CELEBRATIONS are taking place to mark a church's 150th anniversary.

St Cynbryd's in Llanddulas, which was built with money donated by the owners of nearby Gwrych Castle, is organising a special Songs of Praise event on Friday, May 24, exactly 150 years after the church was consecrated by the then Bishop of St Asaph.

The village’s Brownie, Rainbows, Guides, Ysgol Llanddulas, the Community Council, the nearby Methodist Church, the Women’s Institute and the Village Hall Committee are among the groups being asked to choose their favourite hymn and an explanation of why.

A variety of celebrations are taking place to mark the milestone.

A service took place on Sunday, which was attended by Bishop of St Asaph, the Rt Revd Gregory Cameron.

On Wednesday, May 22, pupils from Ysgol Llanddulas will join the morning service before hosting a "Seniors Tea". Children will serve tea, coffee and cakes to older members of the community.

Helen Ansell, deputy head at Ysgol Llanddulas, said: “It is a huge privilege for the pupils in the Humanities Senedd to work closely with our family church, St Cynbryd’s, in serving our local community as together we celebrate 150 years commemorating the building of the church.

"The pupils thoroughly enjoy planning and preparing the Seniors tea and are looking forward to this event."