My name is Meryl Read, born and bred in Bangor, the Pier has always been a place I have enjoyed visiting. A lovely relaxing walk with friends and family, taking in the wonderful views (weather permitting) and sharing our memories and experiences of previous visits...
I am a Hirael man born and bred and have lived in Bangor all my life. I started work as a telegram boy at the age of 15, then became a postman driver, then in 1967 I became a professional fireman serving in Bangor for 32 years retiring at 55 years of age. I then...
I’m Chris Conway, and I live in Hirael, Bangor. I’ve always loved visiting the Pier. I’ve been a Friend of Bangor Garth Pier for 3 years, after retiring from Openreach, where I worked as a Project Manager. I enjoy the opportunities that being a volunteer has brought...
I’m Enid Parry, born and bred in Bangor. I worked in retail in our High Street all my working life and I served 10 years with a successful youth football team here at Bangor. I served 5 years as a Bangor City Councillor, and am now a trustee and volunteer for...
Sonya Edwards was born in Bangor and raised in Felinheli. She has lived and worked in Bangor since the 1980s. After a fulfilling 42-year career in the NHS, Sonya retired in 2022, having worked as a senior nurse in the Intensive Care Unit and as a Clinical Nurse...
My name is Avril Wayte, and I have been Chair of Friends of Bangor Garth Pier since the charity’s inception in 2020. The pier is very important to me, and, having retired from my role as Consultant Biochemist in the NHS in 2023, I am delighted to be at the helm of...
