On the Friday 21st October 1966 the coal tip above Aberfan slid down the mountain engulfing a farm, houses and a school. 144 people died including 116 children. It was the day before the half term holiday.
Coventry Cathedral is commemorating the 50th anniversary of the disaster at their 12 noon service on Friday 21st October, again the day before half term, incorporating the Litany of Reconciliation (in the Ruins) and Holy Communion (in the Chapel of Unity). The service will be led by one of their honorary chaplains, Canon Roger Turner and the Coventry Cambrian Society will be participating with Dianne Thomas reading one of the lessons. Everybody is welcome to attend.