St. David's Day – 1st March
Celebrated by Welsh folk around the world, wherever they may be.
Last updated 26th December 2007
Our celebrations for St. David’s Day 2008
We will have a morning service at St. Alban's Church, Pauatahanui at 11am on Saturday 1st March 2008 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. 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 on Saturday 1st March 2008, why not spend the evening at the Welsh Dragon Bar, Kent/Cambridge Terraces?
There will be some well-loved Welsh hymns sung.
Everyone is welcome to the Church Service. There will be a collection which will be distributed to local charities and with a portion going towards the upkeep of the Church.
This will be followed by a lunch and afternoon of entertainment and merriment at 'Mungavin Blues', Porirua.
The winners of the Ellen Griffith cup for Poetry, and the Raphael Jones Memorial Cup for Short Story, will be announced.