We’re celebrating the 80th Season of MCYC!
It’s incredible to think that God has continued to provide for MCYC since it was established in 1945.
But how did we end up at Tyn-Y-Nant? Well, Bill Buckley’s vision became a reality with the first boy’s camp held in a field at Abergele in 1945. The Summer of 1946 saw both boys and girls’ camps in the Lake District with 200 campers and officers. By 1950 some of the original 1945 Abergele camp boys had become leaders and the feeling that camp was special was growing fast.
Finally, in 1963, with camps having been held in various places including a number of years at Dyffryn Ardudwy and Cors-y-Gedol, an advertisement was placed:
WANTED: A level site of 6 to 10 acres within approx. 100 miles of Merseyside, with reasonable access to mains water, electric supply, and having bathing facilities within 2 to 3 miles. Alternatively, the purchase of 2 to 3 acres for the erection of huts, with facilities for hiring for rent 5 to 6 acres during July/August for tents, sports, etc. Essential that said site be somewhat removed from existing Camp sites.
Whilst there was no suitable response to the advertisment, Tyn-y-nant was being advertised at the time and the site was purchased on the 12th June 1963 and in August the Merseyside Assemblies Youth Camps Trust was officially formed.
Time and time again we have seen God provide, from the very beginning with the site and now with finances and volunteers; and we’ve seen how He uses MCYC for the good of His kingdom.
EVENTS
We have a few events in September 2026 to celebrate this milestone.
Celebration Afternoon TEa
For the older generations; a Celebration Afternoon Tea which will help raise funds to continue the work of MCYC.
A chance to reminise with friends, look at old photos and sing some choruses.
£15 per person
12.09.26
Doors 12pm for Start 12:30pm (End around 2:30pm)
Hope Church, Station Road, CH47 4AA
Booking is required for this event
MCYC Live · 80th Celebration
Our usual MCYC Live event but with an added 80th Celebration theme.
12.09.26
Doors 7pm for Start 7:30pm
Hope Church, Station Road, CH47 4AA