Tenby will be welcoming two Navigators of Faith next week.

The duo, one a Reverend and the other a poet, are sailing around the UK exploring life stories and voyages of early Celtic Christianity.

Rev. Dr. Howard Worsley, who previously crossed the Sahara solo on a motorbike, and Andy Carnegie, a poet with a national award for exceptional bravery, are seeking to engage with around six million people across the UK on their voyage between May and September.

Originating with support from Malmesbury Abbey in Wiltshire, Holy Trinity Hotwells in Bristol and Trinity College Bristol, (part of Durham University), the vessel set sail on May 10 and will sail over 2,000 miles around the coast to a tight timetable.

“It is a joy for us to be able to welcome these two men, and those who sail with them, the Navigators of Faith, to Tenby on Tuesday, May 15,” said Rev. Joel Barder, of St. Mary’s Church.

“That evening at 7 pm in Church House, the church hall in the grounds of St. Mary’s Church, we will have an opportunity to hear from them about their work and voyage around the UK.

“As part of their visit, we will also be welcoming two veterans of the 1982 Falklands War who will come and speak about what it means to be people of faith in the armed forces.

“Hearing from John Crosland MC, Section Commander in the Parachute Regiment, and David Cooper, Parachute Regiment chaplain, and their experiences in the Falklands War, will be fascinating and so rewarding for anyone interested in hearing the experiences of war veterans, learning more about the Falklands War, or exploring more of what it means to be a Christian in the armed forces.

“All are welcome and it promises to be a wonderful evening.”

If you would like any further information, please email Rev. Joel Barder at [email protected] or telephone him on (01834) 450354.

“We look forward to welcoming you on Tuesday, May 15, at 7 pm,” added Rev. Barder.