DESTROYED

Gellionnen window suffers from latest attack

Vandalism is occurring all too frequently at Gellionnen Chapel.  When writing material for this website I always try to avoid being repetitive, but I had to stop myself from starting this article (yet again) with the words 'serious vandalism...'.

This is the worst damage I have seen at Gellionnen, with the bottom pane of one of the windows completely destroyed.  In comparison, other breakages seem tiny.

"Once again, I find myself asking the same question...why?  The chapel is a beautiful building in a beautiful place.  So many times - when we have driven past the chapel - we have seen people walking (by themselves or with their dogs), riding horses or motorbikes, or just sitting in their cars enjoying the views, or enjoying the opportunity to listen to their favourite music at mega-volume.  The point I am trying to make is: there are very few places that can be utilised by so many people, with so many different interests.  This brings me back to my original question: Why can you get more out of destroying a special place than by enjoying it?"

Angela Nemeth

Since this damage occurred, members of Gellionnen and the local police have been making every effort to increase their surveillance of the chapel, but extra help is always a bonus.  If you witness any vandalism or see any damage to the chapel, please report it to us (gellionnen@hotmail.com) and/or the police directly, as it is very important to pinpoint the times and dates when vandalism occurs.

Rubbish is also regularly dumped outside the chapel.  Whilst there are other reasons why this is irresponsible, it is also worth considering that many of the attacks on Gellionnen could not have happened without items such as pieces of builder's rubble being used to do very serious damage.

Anyone who dumps rubbish should also be reminded that livestock freely roam the mountain.  The ditches put in place by the council DO NOT prevent cattle from coming into contact with potentially toxic/dangerous rubbish.