Our hosting this year is shared with the Cardiff chapter of O.F.. We are all very much looking forward to welcoming our American friends to Wales - below is a provisional itinerary for your visit...
CARDIFF
Friday	18/07		Arrival at Cardiff Airport
Saturday	19/07		Cardiff Millenium Stadium, picnic, The Bay, evening party.
Sunday	20/07		Chapel service, Sain Ffagan (folk museum), BBQ.
Monday	21/07		Tresaith.
Tuesday	22/07		Tresaith.
Wednesday	23/07		Tresaith, Oakwood.
Thursday	24/07		Biking or other activity.
Friday	25/07		Trip to London.
Saturday	26/07		Family day.
ANGLESEY
Sunday	27/07		Meet in Cardiff and travel north to Anglesey.
Monday	28/07		Tour of Anglesey and Civic Reception.
Tuesday	29/07		Trip to Dublin, Ireland.
Wednesday	30/07		Go Karting and evening party.
Thursday	31/07		Conwy Centre outdoor activity day.
Friday	01/08		Trip to LIverpool - inc. Beatles Museum & shopping.
Saturday	02/08		Family day.
Sunday	03/08		Chapel Service followed by farewell BBQ on private beach.
Monday	04/08		Return home from Manchester Airport.

Tour of Anglesey
 
You will be escorted around the sights of the Island of Anglesey.
 
The first evidence of human habitation on Anglesey dates back to the Mesolithic period at about 8,000 BC. Throughout the following millennia, the tribes occupying the Island erected numerous stone burial chambers, standing stones, and hill forts, many of which have survived the ages in good condition and are open to visitors. You will see one such at “Barclodiad y Gawres”.
 
During the Roman occupation of Wales in the 1st century AD, Anglesey was one of the last strongholds of the Celts and their Druid Priests. The early medieval period saw the Celtic Christian church flourish throughout Britain and Ireland. During this time, the two main monasteries were founded on Anglesey: St Cybi's at Caer Gybi (Holyhead), and St Seriol's at Penmon. Viking raids subsequently caused great destruction at these settlements as well as at the royal court in Aberffraw. However, after the end of Viking Activity in the 12th century, Anglesey flourished once again. Many of the Island's churches originated at this time, and many are well preserved and still in use today. The Church in the Sea is one of the places you may visit.

From the 18th century onwards, Anglesey became prominent for two main reasons: firstly, copper and secondly, sea access to Ireland.
 
Parys Mountain, near Amlwch in the north of the Island, was a copper mining site during the Roman period and possibly much earlier. In the 1760s full scale mining began, and at its peak was the largest copper mine in the world.
 
The union of Britain with Ireland in 1800 increased the need to improve the road route from London to Dublin, and Holyhead emerged the primary port for sea access, due to its proximity. Today, we are still the largest UK Irish ferry port and we are the host to cruise ships from around the world. Anglesey, today, still remains the primary gateway from Europe to Ireland.
 
The sea has played a large part in the shaping of Anglesey, and is known to have claimed well over 100 wrecks through the ages. You can learn about the many tales of tragedy, heroism, and lost treasure at the Seawatch Centre in Moelfre.
 

 
The tour will end at Oriel Ynys Môn. This Museum and Art Gallery in Llangefni houses Anglesey's major museum, where relics and artifacts from Anglesey's cultural and social past are on show in exciting exhibits that are brought to life through innovative displays. Anglesey's more recent past, such as its seafaring, mining and agricultural industries and the Island's natural history are also featured.

Trip to Dublin, Ireland
 
An early start to catch the fast ferry from Holyhead to Dublin. The capital City of Ireland is our nearest big City and the crossing takes just 90 minutes. A short train ride takes you into the city centre where we will take a city bus tour .You can stay on the open-top bus as long as you like and get a good tour of much of the city or just use it to get from one major attraction to another. The ticket is valid all day, so you can get back on when your feet are tired. The top attractions are:-

Trinity College and the Book of Kells The Guinness Storehouse National Museum National Gallery Natural History Museum	Dublin Castle O'Connell Street GPO Christchurch Cathedral St Patrick's Cathedral Dublinia

Outdoor Activty Day
 
Activity day. The Conway Centre is a large educational facility set in idyllic surroundings in 170 acres of National Trust parkland and gardens which extend down to the sea channel between Anglesey and the mainland. Activities include kayaking, canoeing, sailing, raft building, orienteering, low level and high level ropes courses, zip wires, problem solving and indoor climbing wall.
 
Qualified expertise is available and all the senior staff are qualified teachers and hold a high level of qualification. We will be in their capable hands for a full day of outdoor fun activities and all the necessary equipment will be provided. Expect to get your feet wet so bring appropriate footwear!

Chapel Service and Farewell BBQ
 
We’ll meet at Beulah for a short Service. Our little Chapel will be very different from anything you have experienced before! The Chapel seats at most about 80 and is isolated amongst acres of farmland. Built in 1879 to allow the nearby farmers and their workers to worship without having to walk miles to the nearest village, the Chapel is still used regularly. There is no electricity or heating but the welcome will be a warm one!
 
We will then go to nearby Trefri for a BBQ on the farm’s private beach.
 
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