The grounds of Mynyddbach Chapel contain a large and historic graveyard and unusually for anywhere on the British mainland, amongst those laid to rest here are a few war graves. Most War Graves are overseas with British and Commonwealth service personnel being buried as near to where they well as is possible. There are however …
Key Events in Daniel James’ life and corresponding local and World events: Click here to download the high resolution PDF file
Following the easing of lockdown restrictions in Wales, we are pleased to offer the opportunity to worship privately at the Mynyddbach Chapel. Please select your preferred time and enter your contact details into the Booking Calendar. The Private Worship times are available from 1pm – 4pm in hourly slots Tuesdays only as shown in brackets.
Big News! The first programme of Dechrau Canu Dechrau Canmol, the Welsh Songs of Praise, recorded at Mynyddbach Chapel in March will be broadcast on Sunday evening, 19th April at 7:30pm on S4C and will be introduced by Huw Edwards. This special Songs of Praise event was held on the same week as the …
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Dechrau Canu Dechrau Canmol at Mynyddbach Chapel recording The Morriston Orpheus Choir.
Swansea Libraries are marking the centenary of the death Daniel James with a talk in the Central Library on March 14th. There will also be an associated display on the first floor of the Central library which will be up till the end of March. Details of the talk can be found here: https://www.swansea.gov.uk/article/54984/Local-History-Talk-–Gwyrosydd-the-story-of-Daniel-James-the-poet-who-wrote-Calon-Lan
It has been a great week for the Calon Lân Centre. As part of our wider renovation project, Daniel James’ gravestone was lovingly restored this week. Please feel free to visit. S4C Dechrau Canu Dechrau Canmol A wonderful evening of Songs of Praise was had by all on Sunday 8th March. The BBC TV …
Morriston Orpheus Choir In Concert with Bristol Male Voice Choir 18 April 2020, Time: 7pm Venue Calon Lan Centre, Mynyddbach Chapel, Swansea SA5 7HT Ticket Price: £13:50 Online via website below or by telephone (Discount available for current MOCSA members: Telephone sales only) Telephone: 01792 367632 Book tickets
“They defied the law to pray” Posted by kind permission from South Wales Evening Post, first published Friday, Sept 6th, 1991 Driving to the north of Swansea, up from Treboeth to Llangyfelach and along the A48 to Penllergaer, the scene is a broad sweep of tree-fringed fields and wooden hills. Only the M4 jars a …
Friday 15th May, 2020 (Details TBA) at Mynyddbach Chapel We are truly blessed and very proud to announce that we, the Calon Lân Centre, are to introduce to Wales and the UK a brand new annual literature festival! On Friday 15th May, the First Annual Calon Lân Festival will take place to celebrate the legacy of Calon …
