On 11 November 2018, the United Kingdom and its friends overseas will mark the day 100 years ago when the guns fell silent at the end of the First World War.
In association with Crynant Community Council, our village is playing its part in Battle’s Over, an international commemoration marking 100 years since the guns fell silent at the end of World War I.
We will join the nation in marking the Centenary of the end of the First World War and paying tribute to the millions killed or wounded in battle, and those on the home front who struggled amidst pain and loss to help ensure freedom survived.
Friday 9th November 6:30 pm – Pack Up Your Troubles and Sing Along
Join Rhys Locke and friends as they present an evening of song and verse from the WW1 & WW2 era.
Crynant Community Centre, Woodland Road, Crynant.
Saturday 10th November 10:00 am: Poppy Appeal Coffee Morning
A centenary special coffee morning will be held at the Community Centre.
Come along and view the displays commemorating the end of WW1 and enjoy a cuppa and cake.
We welcome any cake donations. If you can contribute please give all cakes to Mrs Pam Morgan & Mrs Sian Phillips prior to the event, or bring them along to the Community Centre.
All proceeds will be donated to the poppy appeal.
Crynant Community Centre, Woodland Road, Crynant.
Saturday 10th November from 10:00 am: Open Door and Floral Tribute
St. Margaret’s Church will be opening its doors to all for quiet reflection and remembrance amongst its floral tributes.
St Margaret’s Church, 5 Main Rd, Crynant.
Sunday 11th November 5:30 pm: Service of Remembrance
Join Creunant Primary School Choir and Dulais Valley Silver Band at St. Margaret’s Church, as the village of Crynant joins the international commemoration of the centenary of the end of World War 1.
St Margaret’s Church, 5 Main Rd, Crynant.
Sunday 11th November 6:55 pm: The Last Post at St Margaret’s Church
Mr Cellan Morgan will join 1,000 Buglers across the Nation and UK Overseas Territories to sound this historic tribute.
St Margaret’s Church, 5 Main Rd, Crynant.
Sunday 11th November 7:00 pm: WW1 Beacon Lighting Ceremony
A beacon will be lit at the front of St. Margaret’s Church, symbolising an end to the darkness of war and a return to the light of peace.
St Margaret’s Church, 5 Main Rd, Crynant.
Friday 16th November 6.00 pm: Commemorative Lecture* by Professor Sir Deian Hopkin (expert adviser to the First Minister & Chair of Wales Remembers)
The lecture, titled Wales and The Coming of Peace 1918-1919, will be held in association with the College of Arts and Humanities Swansea University.
It will touch on the impact of the war and peace on Wales.
To book a place at the lecture, please contact Heidi Mortimer tel: 07970647012 or email Heidi.crynantcc@gmail.com.
Crynant Community Centre, Woodland Road, Crynant. Please arrive at 6 pm for a 6.30 pm start.
All events are free to attend, although we will be raising funds for The Poppy Appeal.
For further information please look out for the individual posters, pick up a leaflet at the Community Centre, or see our homepage.
