Father Richard Williams has been the priest in charge of St Mary's Church and St John's Chapel, Hay, St Eigon's in Llanigon and Capel-y-ffin since 2001, and he will be retiring just after Easter this year. His last Mass will be on April 14th.
He isn't moving too far away - he will be living in Presteigne, which is close enough that he will be able to come back to perform organ recitals, and accompany the silent films shown during Hay Festival. He was responsible for acquiring the magnificent organ in St Mary's and he's done a lot to promote good music in Hay.
The church wardens, church council and members of the congregation would like to mark this special occasion by opening a fund for donations to give Fr Richard a gift to remember his time here.
The Church Treasurer will accept cash, or cheques made payable to St Mary's Church, with "Fr Richard Gift" written on the back. Cash or cheques can also be given to the churchwardens of the three parishes, Terry Watson or Stuart Pritchard in Hay, Jan Watkins in Llanigon and Toby Buckler at Capel-y-Ffin.
More information at info@stmaryschurchhayonwye.co.uk
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