Saint David’s Day was celebrated today, 1 March. In Abingdon, Helen and Douglas House marked the day with a red-and-white display and daffodils.

At Trinity Church there were displays of daffodils outside the building, inside the building, and some people wore daffodils.

Three Welsh hymn tunes were sung (with English words). The story was told of Saint David’s last sermon. People had heard that he was dying and came from far and wide, expecting something momentous. Tradition says that Saint David had a surprisingly simple message:

Brothers and sisters,
be joyful.
Keep your faith and your creed.
And do the little things
that you have seen and heard me do.