Here is your weekly update from the Glamorgan Heritage Coast Ministry Area.
Saturday 2nd May St Illtuds Church- Julie Brown and Karen Williams have teamed up and brought an amazing team of craft stalls, cakes, activities, plant sales, food, drinks and more. Oh and did I mention cake? So please come down to St Illtuds Church and support as this is to raise as much funds as we can for US!!! The Glamorgan Heritage Coast Ministry Area. OH i almost forgot. DUCKS!!!!! Don't miss out on Father Edwin in wellies in the stream alongside the Church as we have the annual duck race! Ducks are £1 each and you can buy them from The White Lion and St Illtuds Church.
Still a few ducks left to buy from the Parish Office on Sunday in Church
Musicians Needed For Llanmihangel Fundraiser
Llanmihangel church is looking for either a soloist or a small group of musicians/musical enthusiasts to play at their next event on Thursday 18th June - and we are open to all suggestions! The evening will start at 1830 in Llanmihangel church and the musical element would be between 1830 and 1930.The second part of the evening will be up at Plas Llanmihangel, for which no music is required, but musicians would be more than welcome to join and partake in strawberries and drinks. If you'd like to get involved Lucie would love to hear from you. Please email her at friendsofllanmihangelchurch@gmail.com
EARLY VOICES FESTIVAL 2026
Songs and Stories
25 April & 6–10 May 2026
Early Voices 2026 invites you to experience a vibrant celebration of music and
storytelling from across cultures and centuries. Under the theme ‘Songs and
Stories’, this year’s festival explores how music has always been a powerful
way of sharing tales, myths, and memories, spanning medieval European,
Finnish, and Indian repertoires.
Set mainly in the beautiful medieval church of St Illtud’s in Llantwit Major,
with events also taking place in Cowbridge, the festival brings together
internationally acclaimed performers, exciting emerging ensembles, and new
artistic collaborations.
Alongside concerts, a programme of outreach and family events aims to inspire
listeners of all ages, welcoming new audiences into the world of Early Music.
Early Voices Festival is supported by Arts Council of Wales, Ty Cerdd,
Colwinston Trust, Llantwit Major Town Council, and Susan and Michael
Doolan. The concert on the 8th of May is supported by Continuo Foundation.
The family event on 9 May is free of charge. Concert prices range from £13-17,
and U16 tickets are free. There is a festival pass for all five concerts for £65,
and a Cowbridge day pass for £25.
For more information and booking, visit Early Voices Wales at:
www.earlyvoiceswales.co.uk.
Monday 4th May St Tathan Church, St Athan- The great Church Brunch 10am-12pm.
Sunday 17th May 7:00pm, Bridgend Tabernacle Church
Wednesday 20th May 7:00pm at The Fox in St Brides. Join us for a brilliant night to raise money to get the bells ringing in St Bridget's Church once again.
(Click here for the poster)
Sunday 31st May, St Illtuds Church, 4:00pm- Come along and try a new way of worship. Great worship music promised!
Big event coming up in July, the Bubble Rush challenge. You can find out more by following Llamau Bubble Rush 2026 - Llamau
It's a fun event and last year we had just over 600 people taking part.. All ages, all capabilities, all just having fun supporting a wonderful Charity.
Llamau is a Welsh charity that supports young people and vulnerable women who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
It was founded in 1986 and operates mainly across Wales, including areas like Cardiff, Swansea, and Newport.
What Llamau does..
Llamau provides practical and emotional support, such as:
Emergency accommodation for people with nowhere safe to stay
Supported housing to help people move toward independence
Advice and outreach services for those at risk of losing their home
Specialist support for women facing domestic abuse or exploitation
Who they help..
Young people (often aged 16–25)
Care leavers
Women experiencing homelessness or unsafe living situations
Their goal..
Llamau aims to end homelessness for young people in Wales, not just by offering shelter but by helping individuals build skills, confidence, and stability for the future.
If you want, I can explain how to access their services locally in Cardiff or how to support them.
Facebook Live link
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Morning Prayer: Monday at 9.00am on Zoom.
The meeting code is 592 850 026, and the password is Prayers, or
click on this link to join…
The liturgy for Morning Prayer is available in the worship section of this website.
Prayers for the Parish, led by the Mothers Union on Tuesday at 11.00am.
The Meeting ID: 879 7812 1918 and the password: MU, or
click on this link to join…
Morning Prayer from Wick on Thursday at 8.30am.
The Meeting ID: 872 7024 3106 and the password: James, or
click on this link to join…
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With our prayers and good wishes,
The GHC Ministry Team
