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Parish of Killay !2 

2018

Parish of Killay - Who’s Who 

Vicar: 

St Hilary's 

Lay Worship Leaders 

Canon Phillip Gwynn, BA, MA, DPS, Cert. Theol. 

The Vicarage, 26 Hendrefoilan Rd. Tycoch, Swansea. SA2 9LS 

email Phillip@gwynn.org.uk 

Tel: 01792 204476 Mobile 07946351787 

St Hilary’s Church & Church Hall Parish Centre 

Gower Road, Killay, Swansea, SA2 7DZ 

Ken Ellis, Sian Gwynn, Gareth Lewis, Mike Powell, 

Barbara Roberts and John Williams. 

Eucharistic Assistants: 

Steve Lewis, Eileen Nielsen, Alan Pickard, Glenda Penzer, 

Mike Powell, Catherine Swain, John Williams. 

Churchwardens: 

Parish Vicar’s Warden Mike Powell Tel: 208955 

Parish People’s Warden Stephen Gardner Tel: 424939 

Church Treasurer: Alan Pickard Tel: 204717 

Sacristan: Bryan Smale Tel: 402559 

Servers: 

Beryl Claybrooke, Catherine Swain, Steve Lewis, Bryan Smale, 

John Williams, Roy Chapman. 

PCC Secretary: Eileen Nielsen Tel: 520685 

Parish Centre Booking Secretary: Eileen Nielsen Tel: 07562377157 or 520685 

Envelopes/Gift Aid Scheme: Alan Pickard Tel: 204717 

Organist/Choirmaster: 

St Martin's 

Eucharistic Assistants: 

position currently vacant, for any expressions of interest, 

please contact the Vicar. 

St Martin’s Church 

Fairwood Road, Dunvant, Swansea SA2 7PE 

Stephen Gardner, Gareth Lewis 

Churchwardens: Roger Draisey Tel: 515391 

Susan Dimblebee Tel: 299503 

Parish Magazine 

Copy Editor: Roger Rees (reesfolk@btinternet.com) Tel: 207916 

Commissioning Editor and Printer: Eric Thomas 

Advertising: Steve Lewis Tel: 519311 

Distribution: Lynne Lewis Tel: 898275 



Winter Olympics – not the only major event this month 

The month of February is the time of the Winter Olympics, this time being held in 

Pyeongchang, South Korea. In the Vicarage, we shall be glued to every event 

– Sian is an obsessive Olympics fan, be it Summer or Winter (we 

were lucky enough to attend the 2012 London Olympics). One of the 

most unusual events in the Winter Olympics is the Skeleton. 

Competitors - known as sliders - hurtle headfirst down the ice 

course on a sled little bigger than a tea-tray. The fastest 

combined time of each slider's four runs decides the winner. The 

athletes use their upper bodies to steer, twisting their head and 

shoulders to transfer their weight. BOB skeleton racer Adam Pengilly - a devout 

Christian, will ask in his prayers for the sort of performance at the Winter Olympics 

which won him silver at the World Championships. The first thing he would be entitled 

to seek would be safety for launching himself down an ice road which could see him 

hit 90mph while riding what appears to be a widescreen TV on rails. No one need tell 

Pengilly, from Somerset, that clad only in a Lycra suit, which appears painted on to a 

muscular body, his crash helmet is unlikely to save too much pain if things go wrong. 

As a former bobsleigher, he has crashed with 

others and on his own on the skeleton, the 

worst being as a solo slider when he hit the 

roof of a run and wrecked parts of his body, 

leaving himself unable to walk for a few 

weeks, with a hole in his back and a new 

thorax. “No one has officially gone at 90mph 

– 85mph is the regular speed – but on the 

Olympic run at Whistler we all think it could get really fast if the conditions are right,” 

says Pengilly with some delight. 

“My personal best is 86.5mph but I really hope that I can clock 90. That would be 

something and I will probably need to if I am to get a medal. 

“You go into this not thinking of fear. You are totally engrossed. You need to be as you 

go head-first down the run with your chin a couple of inches above the ice. The 

concentration is about the right line through the corner, not about crashing. 



A groove is cut at the start for one of the rails but often, due to loss of balance, it will 

“pop the groove” and the rider is left chasing his metal tray or making a crazy dive to 

get on. “Sometimes you step on the skeleton as you sprint at the start,” says Pengilly. 

“You can dive over the top of it and jump on hard – that’s not good. You bruise or break 

ribs at worst – at best you wind yourself and spend a couple of minutes going headfirst 

down the run hanging on, unable to breathe.” 

It is more than just holding on and praying to God, however. The subtleties of 

adjusting weight to steer the sled sort the madmen from the medal men. 

Such is the strength of his faith that Pengilly will avoid training and racing on a Sunday 

whenever possible. 

“I want to honour God. I spend time with him each day and when I pray, I pray for 

safety for myself and others. But I pray to perform well, not to win,” says Pengilly, one 

of the few athletes who has appeared on BBC Songs of Praise. 

“If I perform well and finish 20th or first then that is enough. I want to do the best I 

can. I would like a medal, it is not impossible, but you can get too absorbed in this. My 

faith is the most essential thing in my life.” 

Is faith the most essential thing in YOUR life? Lent – the other major event in February 

is a good opportunity to look at our faith. This Lent we are running a rather interesting 

course, designed by Church Army, called Faith Pictures. You will find a list of times and 

venues at the back of your church. Go on, why not put your name down, meet new 

people – engage with God as he seeks to encourage and grow your faith. Also during 

Lent, keep a watch out for Adam Pengilly, to see how he does on his Skeleton runs. 

May you use Lent wisely – grow closer to God, 

and grow closer to fellow Christians. 

Your Friend and Vicar 

Canon Phillip 



Monthly Diary 

February 2018 at St Hilary’s Church 

1st 11.00am Thursday Holy Eucharist 

The Presentation of Christ (Candlemass) 

4th 11.00am Second Sunday before Lent: Creation Sunday 

Eucharist followed by coffee 

8th 11.00am Thursday Holy Eucharist 

11th 11.00am Sunday before Lent: Transfiguration Sunday 


No combined service this month 

14th 7.00pm Ash Wednesday Holy Eucharist 

15th 11.00am Thursday Holy Eucharist 

18th 11.00am First Sunday of Lent 

A Celebration of the Life and Faith of David Morgan (Lay Reader) 


22nd 11.00am Thursday Holy Eucharist 

25th 11.00am Second Sunday of Lent 

Family Worship, followed by coffee 

Music Society 

Mothers’ Union 

Brownies 

2 nd Monday 7.30pm 

1 st and 3 rd Tuesdays 2pm 

every Tuesday 6pm 

Luncheon Club 

every Wednesday 

11am - 2pm 

Bible Study Group 2nd & 4th Fridays 2pm 

at 124 Ashgrove, Killay 

Ladies Guild 

every Wednesday 7:30pm 

Bowls 

every Friday evening 7pm - 10pm 

Simeon Fellowship 

last Tuesday of the month at 7.15 pm at Dunvant Rugby Club 

Our Vision: A family, rooted in Christ, committed to transforming lives by: 

Gathering as God’s people – Growing more like Jesus – Going out in the power of the Spirit. 



Rotas for February 2018 

Readers at Morning Eucharist 

4th 1 st Cath Swain 2 nd Ann Llewelyn 

11th 1 st Carole Pickard 2 nd Alan Pickard 

18th 1 st Eric Thomas 2 nd Mike Powell 

25th Sunday School / Worship Leaders 

Offertory Procession 

4th 

11th 

18th 

25th 

Angela Seaward & Beryl Harris 

Glenys & Lyndon Hall 

Susan & Bob Mapp 

Family Service 

Altar Flowers 

4th 

11th 


25th 

Carole Pickard 

Memory of Stuart Perry 

LENT 

LENT 

Sidespersons 

February 

March 

Phyl & Mike Smith, Gillian Hutchinson & Eddie Rowe 

Jan & Jim Proudfoot, David Jones, Angela Reed 

(NB. Please encourage Sunday School members to assist each week with collection and assist with 

bell ringing. Ten rings at 10.30 and 10.55am.) 

Sponsor for Bread & Wine 

Roy Chapman 

Coffee 4th Choir 11th Pam Davies 

18th Sue Mapp 25th Barbara Rowe 

Church Cleaning 

Beryl Claybrooke & Geraldine Rees 

If anyone is unable to carry out any of the above duties, please advise Mike Powell. 



St Martin’s Church Dunvant 

February 2018 

Date Service Time Sidesperson Reader 

4th Holy Eucharist 8.00am Elaine Graves Eileen Harris 

11th Family Worship 9.00am Sue Dimblebee Stephen Gardner 

Led by Worship Leaders 

18th Sung Eucharist 9.00am Gareth Dimblebee Lynne Lewis 

followed by coffee 

25th Sung Eucharist 8.00am Roger Draisey Margaret Draisey 

All welcome, please come and join us 

Altar Flowers 

4th 

11th 


25th 

Carol Lewis 

Tania Fussell 

LENT 

LENT 

Bread & Wine 

Carol Lewis 

Holy Dusters 

Colin & Margaret Williams 

Vicar 

Canon Phillip Gwynn 01792 204476 

Church Wardens 

Roger Draisey 01792 515391 

Sue Dimblebee 01792 299503 

ST MARTIN’S CHURCH IS AVAILABLE FOR HIRE. IT CAN ACCOMMODATE ABOUT 35 PEOPLE. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, 

PLEASE CONTACT CHURCH WARDENS. 



Parish News 

We pray for those who are ill at home, in hospitals or nursing 

homes. Our thoughts are also with those who are caring for them. 

Phyllis Harris, Emlyn Bawden, Joan Dobbs, Graham Treharne, David 

Cox, Eve Chriswick, Daisy Williams, Jean Hughes, Eunice Miron and 

Father Roy Blewett. 

We have heard this week the sad news that Olive Moffatt has passed 

away. We send our love and prayers to her daughter, Ann and her family. Olive’s 

funeral will be held at St Hilary’s church on Monday, 5th February at 12:30pm. We 

will talk more about Olive in next month’s magazine. 

Congratulations to Julie & Tom Cole who celebrate their Diamond Wedding on the 1st 

March, more to follow in next month’s magazine. 

"this is your life “ to commemorate the retirement of 

Harald on 21.1.2018... 

As I compile some notes to pay tribute to dear Pastor 

Harald....where do I start to do him justice? 

He became a dear friend each time he visited us, as he 

led the party on the biennial summer trips to Port Eynon, 

Gower, Wales, where the 'team Bruckmuhl ' encircled 

their tents and marquees for three weeks to enjoy the 

tranquility of the coast and country.....together with a fair 

amount of rain and wind.....but that never put them off. 

We here in St Hilary's Church, where the group 

worshipped for three Sunday's on each visit, were 

captivated by Harald and the young folk of Bavaria...with 

Harald receives a picture of St Hilary 

from the congregation , watched by 

Canon Phill and Mike Powell 

their traditional singing and modern music...which brought a breath of fresh air to our 

congregation on each visit. Leading from the front was dear Harald....a modern day 

Pied Piper who has led 7 visits to us here in Killay/ Port Eynon. On each visit the party 

went to town and country.....Cardiff Blues matches....Brecon 

Beacons.......Pembrokeshire.......Worms Head and Rhossili.......Swansea City Football 

matches.....and we shall never forget the parade of the whole flag bearing party 

around the Liberty Stadium prior to an Ospreys rugby match.....then there was the 

visits underground to the Big Pit, Blaenavon ....and climbing the Brecon Cathedral 



Harald celebrates the Eucharist in the camp 

marquee with the youngsters and 

representatives from St Hilary 

tower......and from our point of view...visiting the 

camp marquee for a candle lit Eucharist 

service....led so beautifully on each visit by Harald 

and attended by a party from St Hilary....... I could 

go on and on.....but we salute our dear friend 

Harald as he begins his retirement....he has left 

an indelible footprint on our landscape ....he is a 

true Christian...a born leader and musician who 

has dedicated his life to following our Lord Jesus 

Christ in a most humble way. All that remains to 

be said from all of us here in St Hilary and St 

Martin (including our Vicar, Canon Phil and 

Sian) ......we hope you have a long and happy and 

blessed retirement....well earned ....but no doubt 

your ministry will develop in other ways...even in retirement . 

God bless you Harald..and your family....please keep in touch......it has indeed been a 

pleasure and a privilege to ' have walked along side you on part of life's 

journey'....during your seven visits to us. So we fondly remember you as....Harald the 

Seventh !!..... And oggie, oggie. Oggie.......oi oi oi ! 

PS....we have since heard that another visit to us may be in the offing..alas minus 

dear Harald....and in the words of a well known song of Wales....."We'll keep a 

welcome in the hillsides"....for all our friends from Bavaria..... 

Sincerely..... 

Mike Powell 

Church Warden/ Worship Leader. 

St Hilary, Killay, Swansea 

Pam Davies is organising a trip to see 

Matilda at the Millennium Theatre, 

Cardiff on Thursday 3rd January 2019. 

It is the evening performance at 7:30pm 

as all matinees have already sold out. 

The schools will be still be closed for 

the Christmas and New Year holidays. 

Please see Pam for further details and 

to put your name down. 



A man suffered a serious heart attack while shopping in a store. The 

store clerk called 911 when they saw him collapse to the floor. 

The paramedics rushed the man to the nearest hospital where he had 

emergency open heart bypass surgery. 

He awakened from the surgery to find himself in the care of nuns at 

the Catholic Hospital. A nun was seated next to his bed holding a 

clipboard loaded with several forms, and a pen. She asked him how he 

was going to pay for his treatment. 

“Do you have health insurance?” she asked. 

He replied in a raspy voice “No health insurance”. 

The nun asked “Do you have money in the bank?” 

He replied “No money in the bank”. 

“Do you have a relative who could help you with the payments?” asked 

the irritated nun. 

He said “I only have a spinster sister and she is a 

nun”. 

The nun became agitated and announced loudly 

“Nuns are not spinsters! Nuns are married to God”! 

The patient replied “Perfect, send the bill to my 

brother-in-law”. 



Mothers’ Union 

M.U. members met for the first time in the new year, 2018, on January 16 th for a 

Eucharist in church, Canon Phillip Gwynn officiating. We then retired to the hall for 

tea. Carole, Branch Leader, greeted members and gave news of absent friends and 

forthcoming events. 

The A.G.M. will be held on Tuesday, February 6 th at 2:00pm in the hall. 

On Monday, February 19 th , the Annual Wave of Prayer will be held in the lower hall 

from 3:00 to 3:45pm. 

The second meeting for February will be on Tuesday, February 20 th at 2:00pm when 

Sarah Harris will be telling us about the purpose and highlights of her recent trip to 

India with Jeremy and Steve. 

Health and Safety Issue at the Altar Rail 

A potentially very serious incident occurred recently as people were returning from 

receiving Communion at the altar rail in St.Hilary’s Church. I have been asked to 

inform you of this by our Parish Health & Safety Officer Mr. Alan Clewett and the Parish 

Wardens. As she got up from the altar rail and was making her way past others 

presently in a kneeling position, a member of the congregation caught the heel of 

someone kneeling. This propelled her headlong into the choir stalls, on her way, she 

then bumped the person in front of her, who similarly hit the choir stalls with a heavy 

bang, before hitting the floor. A third lady (who was not involved in this in any way), 

turned to see what was going on behind her, lost her footing, and she too fell to the 

floor. The Accident Book was duly completed, the next day, Canon Phillip spoke with all 

three ladies, who assured him that they were fine. All due procedures were followed. 

Whilst we cannot be prescriptive for every occasion, please be very aware of your 

footing as you make your way to, and from the altar rail. We already have someone 

helping people down the chancel steps, we really don’t want to have any more 

intrusive intervention. Please be very careful, on this occasion, no serious injury was 

caused – the next time could be very different. 



Twenty-seven per cent of Christians say they never pray 

More than a quarter of Christians in the UK have never prayed, a poll published by the 

Christian charity Tearfund suggests. The survey of 2,069 adults was conducted by 

ComRes, and published on Sunday 14 th January. 

Of all respondents, more than half – 1,065 – identified themselves as Christian. Of 

these, 73 % said that they had prayed in the past. But the frequency of prayer varied 

from several times a day (7%) to hardly ever (10%), or only in times of crisis (13%). 

Several denominations were represented in the poll, though most (622) described 

themselves as Anglican. Of all Christians surveyed, 27% said they had never prayed. 

Another finding from the poll is that one in five of the 869 non-religious people 

surveyed, said that they had prayed in the past. Of these, most prayed in times of 

personal crisis or tragedy (55%), or on the off-chance that an element of their life or 

circumstances might change (32%). Almost one quarter said that they prayed as a ‘last 

resort’, or to feel comforted or less lonely. 

Other reasons given for prayer included belief in God (39%), or the belief that prayer 

could bring about change (32%). The most popular topics of prayer included the family 

(71%); thanking God (42%); healing (40%); and friends (40%). Prayers for global 

poverty or natural disasters were less common (24%), though the youngest and oldest 

generations (18-24yrs and 65yrs+) were more likely to pray for these issues. 

Lent is a very good time to address this, if you feel that you fall into the 27% of nonprayers. 

The penitential season of Lent begins with a special Eucharist at 7pm on Ash 

Wednesday 14 th February at St.Hilary’s (10.30am at All Souls). Throughout the season, 

there are opportunities to examine your faith using the Church Army Faith Pictures 

courses – for details see the back of your church. 

Have you got something you would like to say? Read a good book? Seen a good film or play? Had 

a good holiday? Recommend a recipe? Gardening tips? Something interesting or funny happened 

to you? Tell us about it. There is a post box at the back of church – just drop in your contributions 

and we will share them in the magazine. Or e-mail to reesfolk@btinternet.com Articles for the 

magazine can be submitted any time up to the last Sunday of the month for publication the 

following month. 

Roger 



Ladies Guild 

We returned to Ladies Guild on January 10 th . Many members present had 

considered whether to come out on such a wintry evening, but what a treat lay in 

store for us. This was a Members’ Own evening led by Pam and Murray Davies. 

Pam began by telling us about their various visits to Barcelona over the years and 

how things had changed from the days when General Franco was in power. We 

were fascinated by the photographs which Murray had taken during their visit to 

the Sagrada Familia, Gaudi’s masterpiece. The 

original architect was Francesc Del Paula Villa when 

building started in 1882, but he was replaced by 

Gaudi the following year. Building was completed 

in stages, although the four belfries of the Nativity 

Façade and Gaudi’s workshop were vandalised and 

destroyed during the Spanish Civil War. Pope 

Benedict XVI consecrated the Temple in 2010 and 

building is due to be completed in about 25 years. 

The intricate carving on the exterior is magnificent 

and the interior is equally, if not more impressive. 

The pillars supporting the roof are intricately carved and the stained glass is a 

mixture of old and modern. If you wish to visit, you will need to book in advance. 

From Barcelona, we travelled to Petra in Jordan, which has been a World Heritage 

site since 1985. The photographs of the Siq, a long narrow gorge, gave no inkling 

of the impact of the Treasury building. This is carved into the rock face, is 40 metres 

high and decorated with Corinthian capitals, friezes and figures. At the top is a 

funerary urn which, according to local legend, conceals the Pharaoh’s treasure. The 

origins of the city are unknown but the city began to prosper as the capital of the 

Nabatean Arab empire from 1 st Century BC, growing rich through the spice trade. It 

was later annexed to the Roman Empire, thriving until a large earthquake, in 

363AD, destroyed most of the city. This, together with changes in trade routes, led 

to its downfall. 

We ended our travels in Egypt, visiting the Pyramids and the Sphinx. Murray also 

showed us photographs of some of the characters they had met; these included 

people as well as camels with attitude!! This was a wonderful uplifting start to the 



New Year and we were all extremely grateful to Murray and Pam for their 

meticulous preparation. 

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The following week, we were pleased to welcome Anne Robinson (not the nasty 

one!) who came to talk to us about the Fire Service. She 

worked for 15 years for the Swansea command team of 

the Mid and West Wales Fire Service, the largest of the 

three services funded by the Welsh Assembly 

Government; the others being South Wales and North 

Wales. At present, Anne, has been seconded to local 

authorities visiting schools and other organisations 

advising on fire prevention. 

Anne told us about the different types of appliances 

used by the services and the cost of each “call out”. The largest, the Pump, and the 

turn table ladder cost £800 even before leaving the station. The smaller ones, 

such as the 4x4 which is used for grass fires, cost about £250 a time. The service 

also has a small boat on the Tawe, which has been sent to flooded areas, such as 

Doncaster, to assist in evacuations. 

We were given a great deal of simple, but common sense, ways of avoiding fires 

in our homes, such as always unplugging televisions, etc. when not in use; never 

leaving on washing machines and tumble dryers when leaving home. Block 

multiple plugs should not be used as they are not fused. One half of all fires are 

cooking accidents; three fires a day are caused by candles and one every three 

days caused by cigarettes. 

Anne stressed the need for fire / smoke alarms to be fitted not only on the ground 

floor but also on landings and should be checked frequently. The Fire services will 

do a survey and provide and fit a ten year alarm free of charge on request. 

We were shown a two minute film of a fire starting by accident in a “mock up” of a 

teenage girl's bedroom, the speed with which the whole room was engulfed in 

flames was terrifying! The point was to reinforce the message that we should 

never attempt to deal with it ourselves but to close the door, dial 999 and 

evacuate the premises. 

Although it was an extremely serious subject, everyone showed great interest and 

enjoyed the talk, asking many questions of Anne. 



Members were saddened, on 25 th January, to hear of the death of a very 

popular member, Olive Moffat who at 94 years of age still had a very keen mind 

and great sense of fun. She will be missed. 

Our speaker was Jo Hicks, Marketing Manager at The Grand Theatre, telling us 

about the history of theatre in Swansea. Jo, who is a niece of one of our members, 

Lilian Thomas, trained as an English teacher but much prefers marketing, 

The first recorded theatrical performance inn Swansea was in the town hall in 

1617. In 1785, when the town population was circa 6000, the first theatre 

opened in Wind Street, unimaginatively named The Swansea Theatre, followed by 

the New Theatre in Temple street in 1807. 

The Grand opened in 1897 with a capacity of 2000, these days the auditorium 

seats 1026, including those with restricted views. It was opened on 26 th July 1897 

by Dame Adelina Patti. It was the first theatre in Britain to install electricity. Jo 

mentioned some of the very famous actors who have appeared there, Sir Henry 

Irving, the first knight of the theatre, Sarah Bernhardt, Richard Burton, Ryan and 

Ronnie, Rachel Roberts and many others. 

The Grand became a cinema in 1933 but 

was bought by the Willis family in 1947 

when it reverted to theatre. It gained 

great popularity under John Chilvers who 

was manager from 1959 until 1982. It 

was bought by Swansea City Council in 

1970 and renovated the following 

decade. 

Thanks to Jo for a very informative talk about a subject to which we could all 

relate. 

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Forthcoming Events: 

31 st January Members Own Photo Quiz Who's the Baby? 

7 th February Paul Richards Chapel down the Swansea Coalmine 

14 th February Ash Wednesday 

21 st February TBA 

28 th February St David's Evening 



Passover Haggadah 

Wednesday 28 th March 2018 at 6.30 for 7.00 pm 

St Hilary’s Parish Centre 

Cost £5 to include a drink and food. 

All Welcome. 

This is the BREAD which 

came down from heaven 

The Jewish Passover 

recalls the exodus from 

Egypt and the birth of 

the nation of Israel. It 

was during The Feast of 

the Passover that Jesus 

entered Jerusalem and 

celebrated the Last 

Supper, the event from 

which we derive the 

Eucharist or Mass. 

Come and enjoy the 

service, share the food 

and sing traditional 

songs. 

Sign the list at the back 

of church to enable us to 

cater for the correct 

number. 

Further information from Alan & Carole Pickard or Eileen Nielsen. 



First visit of Archbishop – to inaugurate new Ministry Area 

The first Sunday in 2018 saw the first visit in his new role as Archbishop, to meet with 

members of the three parishes of Sketty, Tycoch and Killay. It was a grand occasion, 

with a nicely full church. The Archbishop was joined by the Archdeacon of Gower and 

the Area Dean of Greater Gower Deanery. The Archbishop began the service with the 

challenge that we are to explore new and different ways of engaging with the 

community – a community that largely sees the church as having no relevance. It was a 

joyous service, with a large choir (mainly of Tycoch & Killay choristers), followed by 

excellent refreshments – and there was wine too! This is the first stage of a two stage 

process; when we are ready, then the Clyne Trinity Ministry Area will be Commissioned. 

Here are some pictures of the days events. 

Parish of Killay !18 




A Memorial Service will be held at St 

Hilary Church, Killay, Swansea on Sunday 

18 February at 11.00am. 

David Peter Morgan 1930 to 27.12.17 

Eulogy by Eric Thomas 

David was born to Welsh parents in the 

Primrose Hill area of London. In 1937 the 

family moved to Brecon, his father's family 

home. 

David attended Pendre C of E Junior School 

which was next to the Cathedral. In 1940 

David became a Cathedral Chorister and in 

1941 he passed the examination to enter 

the local Grammar School. 

In 1946 after satisfying the examiners of the 

Central Welsh Board of Educational 

Standards he returned to London to be 

trained as a Meteorological assistant in the 

Civil Service. He was stationed in Pembroke 

Dock at the Flying Boat Centre until August 

1948 when he was called up for National 

Service and served in the Met Office R.A.F. 

branch of the services. 

After demob David served as a Met Office 

worker in Uxbridge, London followed by 

short term visits to Stroud, Larkhill, 

Sennybridge, etc 

David was disenchanted by the constant 

night duties and lack of real activity so he 

successfully applied to do teacher training at 

Caerleon Training College in 1956. His first 

teaching post was in Birmingham at 

Secondary level. 

On August 1 st 1957 David married Marion, 

which he claims was the best move he ever 

made in his life! 

In 1957-1959 they moved to Bournemouth 

to begin their married life and to teach in 

local Secondary Schools. 

In 1959 David managed to secure a teaching 

post in Swansea at, by choice, junior school 

level. The first two terms were spent at Cwm 

School, Bonymaen, and then in April 1960 

moved to Dunvant Junior School where he 

spent the rest of his teaching life. 

That year David and Marion settled in 

Dunvant, buying a house on the newly 

created Broadmead estate and were the very 

first to become domicile in that area. 

It was not long before he realised how lucky 

a person he was...living in a rural area within 

a community of people striving to do well in 

their lives; having children who were 

brought up to be well mannered and keen 

to adopt the mantle of education in the 

widest sense. His school life, said David, was 

one of joy and laughter and as each year 

came and went he looked back at what they 

had accomplished together with satisfaction. 

He felt so very lucky for this attitude and 

desire to learn on behalf of the pupils of 



Dunvant in each successive year and was to 

continue for a long time; such was the 

strength of the parents who were so very 

supportive of the school. 

David was an innovative and inspirational 

teacher. As has already been mentioned he 

had trained as a meteorologist and he set up 

a weather station in his classroom for which 

the children kept daily records. 

A former pupil whose parents were close 

friends of ours told me recently that he felt 

that David Morgan had been instrumental in 

giving him a good start in education. I did 

promise that I wouldn't mention that he was 

'slippered' for kicking a football through a 

window from inside during a wet playtime! 

In 1969 David was good enough to inform 

me that there were going to be teaching 

vacancies at Dunvant Junior School due to 

the increasing number of pupils. I had been 

at St Thomas for 14 years and felt like a 

change so applied and was successful. David 

and I worked there together before I moved 

on and co-operated with school -connected 

activities, particularly of a social nature, such 

as school fetes. We also helped out with 

similar activities at St Hilary's when they 

were organising fund-raising events. 

In the 1960 decade, Marion and David were 

blessed with their 3 daughters; Barbara in 

1961, Cathie in 1963 and Eve in 1969. 

David states that he does not use the word 

'blessed' lightly for they have been for him 

lights that illuminated home life and Marion 

was and is a mother of great strength, tact 

and love. They have also been blessed with 

four lovely grandchildren: Lauren, Rachel, 

Ryan and Amy. 

Dave and Marion were both sporty: David 

played soccer, cricket, tennis, golf, snooker 

and table-tennis (and occasionally put in an 

appearance at school). 

Marion's great love was hockey and she 

played for Swansea Ladies Team at a really 

good standard. The girls too enjoyed sport 

and they were proud of Eve's achievements 

in Badminton as she won the Welsh Singles 

and Doubles championship on several 

occasions and represented Wales at 

International level. 

Other activities in the 1960s, David set up a 

Boys' Gymnastics and Sports Club which met 

at Bishop Gore School and later moving to 

Dunvant Secondary Modern School 

Gymnasium and the moving to Olchfa Youth 

Club when that opened. 

A weekly tennis club was started in Dunvant 

Park during the summer months which my 

wife and I joined by invitation from one of 

the members when we moved to Killay, 

which was when I first met David and we 

played quite a lot of tennis together outside 

the club. After retirement we also played golf 

together with other friends from church. 

In the late 1960s David became a member 

of a group of teachers who planned and set 



out the Swansea Authority response to a new 

education movement of that time called 

Environmental Studies – science, geography 

and History combined. 

In 1981 David was appointed Deputy Head 

at Dunvant School and he became Acting 

Head when the Headteacher was seconded 

to look at some new initiatives in education. 

By 1988 it was fairly clear the Head would 

not return so David spent the last 5 years of 

his career as Head Teacher of the school with 

which he had been associated for 35 years. 

In the 1980s Dunvant Community Council 

was formed. David stood for election and 

was appointed a councillor. In the third year 

David became Chairman of the Council and 

felt very honoured in carrying out the duties 

of that office. However, not happy with the 

way that the political party machines 

seemed to control the thinking of most 

members, as an independent thinker, after 

six years of being a member, he decided he 

was but a weak voice of concern so did not 

seek further election. 

In 1995 David was elected a Fellow of the 

Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts. 

After David retired he started to assemble all 

documentation on the Dunvant and Killay 

areas and began to put them in historical 

order from which came The Story of Dunvant 

– 2007; now on Wikipedia and the History of 

Killay published in 2006. 

David also started the annual ecumenical 

quiz which has become a bit of a highlight in 

the Dunvant area each pre-Lenten time. This 

seems to have done more for the friendship 

and acceptance across the denominations 

than any United Service, possibly because 

everyone was on an equal footing and not 

having to accept a different mode of 

worship, whichever way it was handled. 

While Canon Hywel Hughes was the Vicar of 

St Hilary's there was a move to encourage 

lay people to assist in Church services and 

David was one of three men who offered 

themselves for training and until recently 

David has played a full part. 

One of my favourite verses from Scripture is 

from Ecclesiastes in the Old Testament and 

states:- 'You shall be missed because your 

seat is empty'. I don't think that there is 

anything more rewarding you can say to 

anyone other than 'you have been missed'. 

The desk at which David sat in the chancel 

next to the choir stalls has been empty for 

some time and David has been missed very 

much! 

David had a brain tumour which eventually 

affected his whole body, but I believe he 

actually wore it out with everything he had 

undertaken! 

GOD BLESS YOU DAVID! 

AMEN. 



(International and Interdenominational) 

All God’s Creation is Very Good! 

The interdenominational movement of the Women’s World Day of prayer invites 

everyone to attend one of over 5,000 services being held on Friday 2 nd March with 

the title ‘All God’s Creation is Very Good!’ We will join an estimated 3 million people 

around the world that day in a service which has been written this year by the women 

of Suriname in South America. 

Starting in Samoa as the sun rises, and ending as the sun sets off the coast of 

American Samoa, the service will be translated into more than 95 languages and 

dialects as we are reminded that we have responsibilities in caring for the wonderful 

world we live in. With its vast rainforest and wealth of resources, Suriname asks us to 

pray for conservation and the protection of wildlife, through an awareness of 

pollution, misuse and abuse, as well as for the situation in Suriname and concerns for 

the future. 

This is not simply a day of prayer for women, but for those who live in it. 

This year’s service for Women’s World Day of Prayer will be held at St. Hilary’s 

Church, Killay. Friday 2 nd March 10.30am. 

We will be joined by Worshipers from Churches / Chapels in Killay, Sketty, Tycoch & 

Uplands. 

Please come and join this moving service. 

Sian Gwynn 



BATTLESHIPS 

Locate the fleet, using the clues provided. The numbers around the grid tell you how 

many cells are occupied by ships in each row and column. No two ships touch one 

another, even diagonally. (Start off by putting a dot in each square you know definitely 

hasn’t got anything in it) 

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Answer to last month’s Wordsearch: 

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Parish of Killay 2018



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64 Goetre Fawr Road, 

Killay, Swansea, SA2 7QU 

Painting & Decorating, Internal & External 

FREE ESTIMATES!! 

Tel: 01792 419693 – Mobile: 07931610204 

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Main large hall s Lounge s Committee Rooms s Large screen s Video Projector Sky sTV & DVD s Fully 

equiped keep-fit gym s Disabled Access 

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Contact John Watkins, Commercial Manager 

Club: 01792 296363 – Home: 01792 415376 Mob: 07780765382 

Traditional 

Chinese Acupuncture 

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(Member of the British 

Acupuncture Council) 

Over 10 Years Experience of 

Treating Complaints. 

Tel: 01792 651717 

Mob: 07812 702382 

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Natural Health Service 

Hareslade 

2 Page St Swansea Bishopston, Gower 

Full range of Foods and Accessories 

Free Delivery to local area 

Broadmead, Killay, SA2 7EE 

Tel: 01792 512135 

www.killaypetshop.co.uk 

Open: Mon–Sat 

9am–6pm 



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• Sales, Rentals & Auctions 

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• RICS House Buyers Survey Reports 

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• Commercial Property Advisors 

• Mortgage Advice 

Contact Branch Manager 

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419 Gower Road 

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Tel: 01792 298014 

Fax: 01792 280847 

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website: dawsonsproperty.co.uk 

Branches at: 

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Exercise 

Classes 

ENQUIRIES 

CHRISTINE O’ROURKE 

01792 290100 

St Hilary’s Church Hall, Killay: Tues 10:00 – 11:00 am Ladies 

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Thurs 10:00 – 11:00 am Ladies 

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Tel: 01792 290114 

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TEL: 01792 535231 



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The Reliable Cost-Effective Gardening Service 

Lawn Cutting 

Hedge Trimming 

Weed Control 

Bed Digging 

Planting 

Garden Clearance 

Patio and Drives Power Washed 

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Home 01792 204870 or Mobile 07935 930989 

and 

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KILLAY OPTICIANS 

David Jenkins BSc(Hons) 

FCOptom 

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Accredited to provide Wales EYE 

Health Examinations 

Welsh Low Vision Service 

450 Gower Road, Killay, 

Swansea, SA2 7AL 

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Card Gallery 

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ELECTRICAL 

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Everything from a socket to 

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Security Lighting 

Competitive prices 

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Tel/Fax: 01792 202021 

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Mobile Hairdresser 

Formerly of Mair’s 

Tel: 01792 894511 

Mob: 07799403043 

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Plumbing & Heating 

Contractors 

Gas Boiler Servicing 

28 Pentre Banadl, Killay SA2 7DD 

Tel: 01792 206156 

Mobile: 07802152130 



Pre-payment 

Funeral Plans 

24-hour 

Personal Service 

Monumental 

Masonry 

Sympathetic 

and 

Caring Staff 

EDDIE 

TUCKER 

FUNERAL DIRECTORS 

OF 

KILLAY 

CLOSE TO THE 

COMMUNITY BECAUSE 

WE ARE PART OF IT 

Private 

Rest Room 

10 SWAN COURT 

THE PRECINCT 

KILLAY 

TEL. 01792 280101 

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Church Services 

St Hilary’s 

(Please check Monthly Diary page for location of 

Combined Services or any changes that may take place) 

1 st Sunday 11.00am Eucharist (followed by 

coffee with Traidcraft Stall) 

2 nd Sunday 11.00am Eucharist followed by coffee 

6.00pm 

Combined Evensong with Siloam 

3 rd Sunday 11.00am Eucharist followed by coffee 

4 th Sunday 11.00am Family Worship followed by coffee 

5 th Sunday 10.30am Combined Service (Ministry Area) 

Every Thursday 11.00am Eucharist 

St Martin’s 

1 st Sunday 8.00am Said Eucharist 

2 nd Sunday 9.00am Non-Eucharistic service 

3 rd Sunday 9.00am Sung Eucharist 

4 th Sunday 8.00am Said Eucharist 

5 th Sunday 10.30am Combined Service (Ministry Area) 

St Hilary’s Church Hall – Parish Centre 

Two large rooms with refreshment and disabled facilities 

available for hire ….. parties, anniversaries, meetings etc. 

Phone 07562377157 

Parish of Killay 2018

Feb 18

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