We are delighted to announce that our amazing new Patron is our very own Wynne Roberts. Until recently a Trustee and our Vice Chair, Wynne will now take on the role of Patron and help to promote the pier to the in the local community, the region, and the wider world. Thank you, Wynne, for everything that you have done for us so far and all that you will contribute in the future.
Wynne was born in Bangor and has spent the majority of his life in the Bangor area. He studied at Bangor University and Cambridge, Wynne was ordained in the Church in Wales in 1987 and served as Minor Canon of Bangor Cathedral, Vicar of Porthmadog and Sub-Rector of Bangor. He has been the chaplain of Ysbyty Gwynedd for over 25 years. He is currently the Chaplain Manager of Betsi Cadwaladr Health Board. He has been a judicial member of the Mental Health Tribunal for Wales since 2001. In 2020, Wynne was awarded the British Empire Medal in the Queen’s New Year Honours – for his charity work, especially his other life as Elvis Cymraeg (The Welsh Elvis). Wynne is passionate about supporting the Pier as the real gem in the city’s Crown.