Town, traders, schools and churches are working together to promote a number of events to interest the whole community. Do support the ventures that have been planned to highlight the wealth of talent in the town and area – both today and in years gone by.

Flower Festival: St Michael’s Church

2 Bishops, 2 Archdeacons --- & a Judge!

…..are the inspiration behind the flower festival ‘All Over the World’ taking place in St Michael’s Parish Church, Abergele from 21-24 June. Over the years Abergele has produced a number of people who have served overseas. A bishop of Japan, a bishop of St Helena, an archdeacon of Singapore and an archdeacon of Zanzibar as well as a judge for the north west provinces of India are all commemorated in St Michael’s along with those from the area who have sacrificed their lives in battles and conflicts in places as diverse as Burma, Thailand, Jerusalem and various parts of Europe. They will be remembered in the displays planned for the flower festival.

Thursday 21 June

7.00pm Preview Evening with Wine & Canapés

Mr Bastawrous, consultant orthopaedic surgeon at Abergele Hospital, who was born in Egypt, will open the event.

Friday 22 & Saturday 23 June

10.00am – 8.00pm Church open for viewing

Sunday 24 June

11.00am Festival Service address by Rt Revd John Dudley Davies, former Bishop of Shrewsbury

12.00 noon – 7.00pm Church open for viewing

Sunday 24 June 7.00pm All Over the World in Words & Music featuring:

Coastal Voices who will perform harmony songs from all over the world & Anna Pardanjac – Clog Dancer

Exhibition: Mynydd Seion

A Feast of Craft Sound and Song

Gŵyl Sain, Celf a Chân

While the connections Abergele has with many countries all over the world are remembered, it is also important to celebrate the many talents which abound locally. To this end there will be an exhibition of craft work in Mynydd Seion Chapel:

Saturday 23 & Sunday 24 June

The exhibition will be open 10.00am – 4.00pm.

Any individuals or craft groups who have any items they wish to display are invited to contact Anwen, Tel: 01745 832303.

In addition to the exhibition, local talent will be in evidence with performances by instrumentalists and singers at various times during the two days – look out for further details.

Shop Window Displays

The Town Traders are entering into the spirit of the festival by organising a window display competition on the theme

All Over the World .

Watch out to see who wins!

Storytelling: Incontro

Tuesday 26 June

7.30pm Storyteller Vittoria Hancock will be appearing at Incontro, the Italian Bistro at Hesketh House in Bridge Street. Vittoria, based at St Asaph Cathedral, is a trained storyteller and folk singer known as ‘The Wondering Minstrel’. She will include stories from All Over the World’ in her programme.