Friends of St. Teilo's, Bishopston

As most of you know, the Church of St Teilo occupies the site of one of the earliest Christian settlements in Wales.
According to the Book of Llandaff the Church dates back to 480/490 A.D. when St Teilo established a Llan (Church) hidden in a dell above the stream. This was probably an open enclosure where people met to worship and celebrate the Eucharist.
The beauty of the Church today is its simplicity, typical of many Gower Churches
We have many visitors from all parts of the world who find the Church and its history fascinating. Others just enjoy sitting in the quietness and stillness.
Many people of Bishopston, Murton and Kittle have loved ones buried in our grounds,which are well kept and maintained. We have tried to landscape the grounds placing seats so that visitors and families can rest and reflect.
The cost of maintaining our grounds and Church buildings are quite expensive. Last year grass-cutting alone cost £1000 and essential maintenance came to nearly £3000. To keep our doors open for you last year, the cost was £45,000.
Today our visitors ask us how can they help or be part of our Church. Some in the village who have families buried at St Teilo’s offer donations for the upkeep of their graves – others ? they leave it to the Church.
To this end we have launched “Friends of St Teilo’s”, where people who appreciate our Church and want to feel part of it can make annual donations to keep this beautiful Church to the high standard it is.
For more details and an information leaflet contact Mike Whiffin on 01792 234476 or send him an email.