Wreath Making Workshop: 27 November
Hello. I am running a wreath making workshop on Thursday 27th November 6.30-8.30pm in the village hall. £35 per person including mince pies, mulled wine / apple juice / tea. You will learn to make your own willow base and decorate with locally foraged material. Please get in contact if you have any questions or would like to book.
Festive wishes, Nancy
Winter's Eve: Sunday 7 December
Programme
5.00pm-7.30pm Village Hall open for activities and refreshments
- 5.00pm Christmas Trail available – village hall
- 5.00pm Children’s activities, socialising – village hall
- 5.15pm Christmas carols – village hall and green
- 5.30pm Switch on of Christmas lights – village green
- 5.45pm More Christmas carols!
- 6.00pm Father Christmas and his sleigh – village green
- 6.30pm Continued socialising and performances by villagers (both young and old) in the village hall with music and bubble machines
[then maybe a sidestep to the Bush which will be open until 8pm!]
Note: all timings are provisional and weather dependent
Supported by Llanfair Community Council
Villagers Christmas Meal at the Bush: 7pm, Wednesday 10 December
Pop in with your deposits (£10 per person) and choices by Friday, 5 December
Carol Service: 6pm, 21 December
Traditional Carol Service followed by mulled wine and mince pies in St Hilary Church
Thank you from The DPJ Foundation
The Bush Inn, St Hilary recently held a Charity Quiz and Promise Auction and have donated a very kind £1,804.36, we’d like to thank the residents and friends of St Hilary who attended and supported the quiz and promise auction. Thanks also to Pat and her team at the Bush Inn. Thank you also for the warm welcome Cariad, volunteer Regional Champion received on the night.
Our life-changing services would not be possible without the generous contributions of the agricultural and rural communities. Thank you for your vital support.
Community Café
Village Hall
11am Wednesday, 5 November
11am Wednesday, 3 December
Drop in for coffee/tea, cake and a chat. 11am to 12 noon every 1st Wednesday of the month
3Cs
Cut, clear and clean group
10am Tuesday, 25 November (Christmas lights up)
10am Wednesday, 6 January (Christmas lights down)
Every 3rd Wednesday of the month (normally!). Everybody is welcome to join us – meet at the church lytch gate.
Click here for the history of 3Cs
Village equipment available for hire
St Hilary Forum has a marquee and lighting, PA system and card reader available for use by villagers. If you'd like more information, please email
St Hilary Marketplace
Jeff Lewis has set up St Hilary Marketplace WhatsApp group for posting items for sale or items wanted in and around the vicinity of the village. It also includes freecycling. Message Jeff directly if you would like to join the group 07805 618051
Walks and strolls
The walks and strolls section of the website includes:
- The 10 core circular walks from St Hilary ranging from gentle strolls (1 to 2 miles) to monster expeditions (over 10 miles)
- 4 different routes to Cowbridge, which can be combined for circular routes
- Strolling over The Clump for a takeaway coffee at Stalling Café or round the Garn or to Beaupre Castle
Map of the village with house names
Click on this link for a pdf file of a map of the location of houses in the village - useful if you need to provide directions to family, friends or delivery van drivers. There are two pages: the first is of houses in the centre of the village, the second is of outlying houses.