A hymns and harbours Songs of Praise

HYMNS and harbours, ar hyd y nos…

There is a Songs of Praise at Burry Port harbour on the evening of Bank Holiday Sunday August 28 that promises to rock the boat.

Many hundreds are expected to attend creating a cacophony of sound across the waves.

The event has grown in recent years to quite a spectacular festival attracting support from all churches and chapels in the community with more than a 1,000 thronging the harbour walls.

Carmarthenshire County Council’s tourism department is sponsoring the event providing a marquee to accommodate both the championship winning Burry Port town Band and Burry Port Male Voice Voice Choir.

County Councillor Pat Jones said: “The harbour is looking fantastic this year with flags flying and this event is becoming a traditional way to see out the end of the summer holidays in the community.

“Last month we had the carnival. Last weekend we had the fishing festival and now we have a Songs of Praise. You cannot argue that we do not have variety in this busy seaside community!”

Every one is welcome to attend and join in the singing for which hymn sheets will be provided. The event starts at 5pm on west side of the main harbour.