St. David's Day – 1st March
Celebrated by Welsh folk around the world, wherever they may be.
Last updated 22nd January 2010
Our celebrations for St. David’s Day
Saturday 27th February
We will have a morning service at Boulcott Street Baptist Church, Wellington at 11am
There will be some well-loved Welsh hymns sung.
Everyone is welcome to the Church Service.
This will be followed by a lunch and afternoon of entertainment and merriment at The Whitby Room, in the James Cook Hotel on the Terrace, Wellington.
Each year, we send greetings for St. David’s Day to Welsh Societies around the world, and in turn receive greetings from kindred societies. These are read out. Also, a roll-call of the counties of Wales is made; as each county is called, those from that area stand and cheer. Several people perform musical items, and there may be a short story read.
The winners of the Ellen Griffith cup for Poetry, and the Raphael Jones Memorial Cup for Short Story, will be announced.
If you would like to come to the lunch and afternoon function, please telephone Patricia Watts on [04] 385 9622 before 21st February.
Tickets cost $35 per person. A buffet lunch will be provided, and there will be a cash bar.
Monday 1st March
Raising Y Ddraig Goch
Meet at the British High Commission in Hill Street, Wellington at 9am.
Monday 1st March 2009
Enjoy a cup of tea and a Welsh cake afterwards with Mike Cherrett, Deputy British High Commissioner.
Anyone with an interest in Wales or Welsh culture may attend our events. We especially welcome those with Welsh ancestry, or those who have lived in Wales.
If you are in Wellington that weekend, why not spend the evening at the Welsh Dragon Bar, middle of the road, Kent/Cambridge Terraces, across from the Embassy theatre?