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Gwyl Haf Bangor Summer Festival August 16th
We are delighted to have been part of the Bangor 1500 celebrations with the St David’s Day event on the pier and are looking forward to the Gwyl Haf Bangor Summer Festival on 16th August. Why not stroll down to the pier from the city centre if you are attending on the day? It might be a quieter place for a bite to eat! Get ready for the biggest, boldest, most feel-good day of the year. Bangor Summer Festival isn’t just another event — it’s a full-blown celebration of our city, our community, and everything that makes Bangor brilliant right now. From the bustle of a sprawling street market to the buzz of thrill rides, from laugh-out-loud family shows to unforgettable live music — this is a festival that transforms the entire city centre into a playground of colour, sound, and non-stop entertainment. Expect jaw-dropping walkabout characters, magical performances, hands-on fun for kids, mouth-watering street food, and a main stage packed with energy from midday ‘til late. There are...
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Apêl Pier Garth Bangor Appeal 2025: Your Pier Needs You!
The Friends of Bangor Garth Pier need your help to raise £40,000 to complete the essential work on the substructure of the pier to make it safe and protect it for generations to come. Bangor Pier is one of only 3 Grade II* listed piers in the whole of the UK and is of architectural and historical significance as a Victorian gem. It has been beloved by locals and visitors alike for a walk to enjoy the Menai Strait since 1896. Since 2017 Bangor City Council, who own the pier, has spent £2.2 million on the urgent repairs. The unseen substructure beneath the planks is the challenge, it has deteriorated since the 1980s when the last significant renovations took place. Without the work we risk further deterioration on the two sections yet to be completed. Due to rising costs and inflation, the FBGP, in partnership with Bangor City Council are asking for your support to finish the final 2 phases of the work which will future proof the pier. The £40,000 from our appeal will be matched with...