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Remembering Jemima - a famous victory

This year marks the 225th anniversary of the last invasion of Britain by hostile forces, on the coastline near Fishguard. Naturally, the town plans to celebrate

On February 22nd 1797, French soldiers landed on the coast near Fishguard. But they were thwarted by a band of local militia and a group of "strong women", in their red coats and tall black hats, whom the invaders mistook for an army that was much larger than it was. One of them, Jemima Nicholas, has been part of Welsh folklore ever since. 225 years on, Fishguard still tells the tale.

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The welcome return of the Eisteddfod

The National Eisteddfod is an integral part of Welsh culture and will be held in Tregaron this summer .

It's been a two-year wait but it's finally on its way.

Lyn Dafis talks to some of the organisers

Simon Morbey, Pioneer Evangelist with Impact 242 (Haverfordwest), dressed as a Christingle at a Candlemas celebration in St Martin’s, Haverfordwest, at which a collection was held for Plant Dewi. The congregation was careful not to pop him!

From Syria to Narberth

The Batak family arrived in the UK as refugees from war-torn Syria and were settled in Narberth by the award-winning community group Croeso Arberth. The family was welcomed, accepted and supported by the local community, says Shirley Murphy.

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From Syria to Aberystwyth

The charity Aberaid has played its part in welcoming Syrian refugees to Ceredigion since 2015, as Siôn Meredith, a member of Eglwys y Santes Fair, Aberystwyth, reports

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Honorary Reader Ann Marvelly holds a copy of her book I am, which she has written to mark 59 years of marriage to her husband, Trevor, who died a year ago on Easter Sunday. Ann felt compelled to put the collection of passages, prayers, poems and promises together as a tribute, with love, thanksgiving and respect. The book has been blessed by Bishop Joanna.

In My View

Church, State and the individual

John Powell is concerned about the current relationship between Church and State in England and Wales and found Archbishop William Temple’s book, Christianity and Social Order, helpful

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With heart and voice:

A book of 34 hymns (29 in English, 5 in Welsh) written by Canon Alan Meats to mark 50 years of ordained ministry in 2021. The hymns, for major festivals and general use, are also a resource for prayer and reflection. An electronic version of With heart and voice is available free of charge from the author (fennlan@yahoo.co.uk) but contributions to St Luke’s Healthcare, which supports the health and well-being of clergy, are invited. To date, £870 has been donated.

Are you learning Welsh? Do you need a helping hand? Then Pobl Dewi is here to help you.

These articles are in easier Welsh with a list of new or uncommon words (highlighted in yellow). The articles will be about the history, people and places in St Davids Diocese.

Our article for March: Derek Daniels looks forward to the National Eisteddfod in Tregaron

But we'd like your help as well. Here is your chance to put into action what you have learned. We would like you to write a short article for Pobl Dewi in Welsh!

You can write on any subject; the article should be around 300 words, and it would be good to have a picture to go with it. If you would like to write then someone from Pobl Dewi will be there to help so you don’t have to think about all the little details. What is important is that your voice will be heard.

Please send your article to editorpd@churchinwales.org.uk using the title Welsh Learners