ISLWYN Owen, chair of “Gŵyl y Felinheli”, held in the village that lies on the banks of the Menai Straits, thanked residents following the success of this year’s event.

The first week of July saw the culmination of more than a week of activities held by the festival committee in the marquee.

The festival’s chair has now issued a thanks to residents of the village, whom without their support, he said, the committee’s work would be “impossible.”

Mr Owen said: “For me personally, and for many others, 2023’s festival will be remembered as a particularly special occasion.

“The festival returned to the marquee on the banks of the Menai Straits with eight days of activities, a combination of both old favourites as well as newly thought-up activities.

“The Bavarian-inspired bierkeller was a particularly popular addition!

“Some of the festival week’s staples, such as the quiz and the bingo were busier than ever, and the marquee was packed. All the Noson Lawen tickets had been sold early in the week as well.

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“The Stomp, the chapel service, the yoga, the school show, the treasure hunt, the dance sessions, the 10km race and the day for the elderly also attracted a very good crowd.

“It’s difficult to cover the festival in its entirety in as little words, but I must refer to the element of visual art that was introduced to the festival’s site this year, under the direction of some of the new members of the committee.

“By drawing the children and young people of the village together on the first Saturday of the festival, a burst of colour and excitement was brought to the day of the carnival.

“Tribute must be paid to the whole committee for their enthusiasm, hard work, and ideas. I’d like to thank every volunteer that showed up during the festival week as well.

“And I must take the opportunity to thank our sponsors and the Friends of the Festival.

“But the greatest thanks go to the people of y Felinheli, for their unwavering support every single year.

“You are the people who make Gŵyl y Felinheli such a remarkable, unique festival, and without you, our work would be impossible.”