DWYFOR Meirionnydd MP Liz Saville Roberts will host a public meeting to discuss Capel Edern’s future after the Presbyterian Church closed the chapel.

Edern Methodist Chapel was built in 1775, modified in 1804 and 1842 and then rebuilt in 1898.

The chapel is Grade 2 listed building as a late nineteenth century chapel with an interior of exceptional elaboration.

The meeting will take place at Capel Edern on Tuesday, 31 May at 6pm and will also be attended by local County Councillor for Morfa Nefyn, Edern and Tudweiliog, Gareth Tudor Jones.

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Ahead of the meeting, Mrs Saville Roberts said: “Capel Edern is a historic chapel which is dear to the hearts of many in the local community.

“Its proposed closure is sadly indicative of the fate which befalls many iconic Welsh chapels whose original purpose as a place of worship is no longer viable.

“We have called this public meeting in the spirit of exploring positive and practical solutions for its future use and to ascertain how best to secure the building as a potential community resource.

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“Every effort must be made to ensure historic buildings rooted in the traditions of life in Pen Llŷn aren’t taken out of the hands of people in the community.

“We must explore all options and seek consensus on how to safeguard these magnificent buildings for future generations.

“It is vital that the local community takes ownership of any campaign to secure the future of Capel Edern from the outset, and that is why we appeal to those interested in being part of any appeal to make their voices heard and attend this meeting.”