Creative workshops

COMMUNITY Music Wales creative workshops began on Monday, 29 February, with almost 100 residents participating in singing, drumming and natural sound sessions.Facilitated by the Welsh music charity, the free evenings are helping to raise awareness of the forthcoming annual ‘Celebration of our Brilliant Planet’. The workshops are funded by WWF Cymru, thanks to the support of players of People’s Postcode Lottery.The final round of workshops took place on Monday, 14 March, with a weekend class on Saturday, 12 March, where lanterns were made by hand, ready for use to light performances at Victoria Hall during Earth Hour itself.Hannah Jenkins, director of Community Music Wales, said: “The number of participants joining us in Lampeter is really phenomenal, and the workshops have been a great success with the tutors commenting on the standard and commitment of those involved.

St Thomas’ Methodist Church

FRIDAY, 25 March: Ecumenical Walk of Witness for Good Friday, starting at Brondeifi Chapel, near the Co-op, at 9am followed by a service at St Thomas’ at 11am. Refreshments served after the service. Easter Sunday: 10.30am, Communion service in English at St Thomas’ led by Rev James Patron Bell. Coffee and fellowship after the service.St Thomas’ congregation will be joining other churches to celebrate the following services: Maundy Thursday, 24 March, service at the university chapel, 7.30pm; Good Friday afternoon, St Peter’s, 2pm.

St Peter’s Church

THURSDAY, 24 March: 7.30pm, United Communion in the college chapel.Good Friday: 2pm, An Hour at the Cross.Easter Sunday: 8am, Quiet Communion in English; 9.15am, Cymun Cymraeg; 10.30am, Easter Celebration Communion.

Betws Bledrws

GOOD Friday: 2.45pm, Celebration of the Lord’s Passion.Easter Sunday: 10.45am, Easter Eucharist.St Mary’s MaestirEASTER Sunday: 2.30pm, Holy Communion.