discover the 2021 festival adventures…
We made four journeys of discovery celebrating the Landscape of Faith across South Wales – discover them below!
Join the journey…
Website and exhibition launch:
Our new website, with interactive map, launches soon and we’ll be launching the Landscapes of Faith Exhibition at Llantwit Major – specially commissioned photographs by award winning international photographer Kiran Ridley.
JOURNEY 4: Bristol to Barry
John Wesley and the world faiths of modern Wales
Friday 25th June – Wednesday 30th June
| Friday, 25th June | Bristol – The New Room and John Wesley’s first journey into Wales Severn Beach – if the tide and wind is right we plan to cross over by boat in the evening to Black Rock, Wales |
| Saturday, 26th June | Caerwent – the walled Roman town and temple Devauden – where John Wesley preached for the first time in Wales Abergavenny – on the trail of Wesley and hidden Welsh treasure Abersychan – Wesley and modern market ministry of the Abersychan community |
| Sunday, 27th June | Caerleon – the martyrdom by the Romans of Julius and Aaron |
| Monday, 28th June | Newport – the Sanctuary project, welcoming people form all over the world to Wales Cardiff – breakfast with Dr Azim Ahmed, General Secretary of the Muslim Council of Wales Cardiff – a visit to Ty Krishna in Butetown, Cardiff Bay |
| Tuesday, 29th June | Penarth – exploring St Augustine’s churchyard and the international legacy of Welsh composer Joseph Parry Lavernock – no electric, no water just a quiet peaceful ancient church on this headland Cadoxton – a visit to hear outdoor singing from Cadoxton Primary School Barry Island – re-telling the the story of Barruc |
| Wednesday, 30th June | Llantwit Major – Landscapes of Faith fourth journey ends with an exploration of the the New Library just opening in the coastal town |
JOURNEY 3: Hay-on-Wye to Llantwit Major
Discovering Tydfil
Friday 18th June – Tuesday 22nd June
| Thursday, 17th June | Cardiff – Whitchurch: exploring the church yard and view from the tower Cardiff – a walk with Nor’dzin, former chair of the Buddhist Council of Wales, from the Drala Jong retreat centre near Llandysul |
| Thursday, 17th June | Hay-on-Wye – a visit to one of the oldest non-conformist chapels in Wales, Maesyronnen |
| Friday, 18th June | Capel-y-Ffin to Llangorse Lake |
| Saturday, 19th June | Brecon – the story of Brychan and his children |
| Sunday, 20th June | Merthyr Tydfil – discovering Tydfil |
| Monday, 21st June | Pontypridd – The Rocking Stones |
| Tuesday, 22nd June | Llantrisant to Llantwit Major |
JOURNEY 2: Roman Road to Llantwit Major
St Patrick in Wales and the South Wales valleys
Friday 11th June – Tuesday 15th June
| Wednesday, 9th June | Cardiff – Llandaff Cathedral: a local school from Fairwater discovers treasures on their doorstep |
| Friday, 11th June | Sarn Helen – Maen Madoc: a mountain, Roman road & lonely ancient stone |
| Saturday, 12th June | Banwen – celebrating St Patrick in Wales |
| Sunday, 13th June | Banwen – celebrating St Patrick in Wales Cwm Rhondda – a visit to the hilltop village of Penrhys to meet pilgrims and residents of an experimental community that is still developing |
| Monday, 14th June | Cwm Rhondda – we drop in on a South Wales valleys Primary school and the flagship youth project in Porth Valleys Kids Ogwr, Garw, Llyfni – the South Wales valleys – early Welsh scholarship, the Mari Lwyd, a mining valley pub where the great hymn Calon Lan was written… |
| Tuesday, 15th June | Llangeinor – discovering the local Welsh pioneers who shaped America. Llantwit Major – second journey ends with a book launch & talk about Wales and Paul Tillich |
JOURNEY 1: Strata Florida to Llantwit Major
The adventure begins. A slow bicycle ramble through Wales
Tuesday 1st June – Sunday 6th June
| Tuesday, 1st June | Tregaron – Strata Florida Abbey : a special place of quiet and beauty since the bronze age |
| Wednesday, 2nd June | Llandewi Brefi – Discovering the history of St David Lampeter – Wales’ oldest university Skanda Vale – a multi-faith ashram with elephants in the Carmarthenshire hills Talley Abbey – quiet and beautiful ruins set among little lakes |
| Thursday, 3rd June | Llandovery – we’ll be singing the praises of Wales’ greatest hymn writer Defynnog – Europe’s ancient Yew tree and a place where Welsh Methodism crystalized and sparkled |
| Friday, 4th June | Swansea – on the trail of St David at Llangyfelach Swansea – Peace Mala: Wales’ world peace mission Neath Abbey – simply stunning Port Talbot – a view from the mountain |
| Saturday, 5th June | The Celtic Coast – ancient stones: Margam – Margam Stones Museum Laleston & Merthyr Mawr – Laleston Stones Trail Llantwit Major – The Museum of Celtic Stones |
| Sunday, 6th June | Llantwit Major: our first journey ends with the opening of the New Library at Llantwit Major |
There’ll be many more activities and stories to discover over the next months and years.
Let us know if you have any stories that you would like to share with us about your community.
Best wishes,
Richard
