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Rhyl Journal
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Rhyl Journal
PICTURES: Thousands attend funeral of Mike Peters in Dyserth
Fans and friends travelled from all over the world on Thursday, May 29 to celebrate Mike's life, with tears and laughter inside and outside the Parish Church of St Bridget and St Cwyfan. Mike's wife Jules and sons Dylan, 21, and Evan, 18, were applauded by fans as they walked into the church. The crowd parted to allow the family to walk through. Jules clutched a single red rose and his Evan carried his father's ashes. Visibly moved by fans, Jules blew a kiss to the crowd. During the two-hour service, which was shown on a big screen outside the church, emotional tributes were paid to The Alarm frontman, who died aged 66 from blood cancer on April 29. Evan Peters (centre), carrying his father's casket as friends, family and fans gathered in Dyserth (Image: Sports Pictures Cymru/Jules Peters/PA Wire) The service included reflections, readings, and music. Rhys Meirion delivered a beautiful rendition of the Welsh song Anfonaf Angel. Rhys, who himself is being treated for cancer, had undergone an operation just 10 days ago. Evan performed Wonderwall, a song he and his father had often played together. Billy Duffy, from The Cult and Coloursound, performed Fade In Fade Out Fade Away, along with the vocals by Mike. Bruce and Jamie Watson, of Big Country, performed 'Fragile Thing' and Dafydd Iwan - 'Yma o Hyd'. Around 150 guests attended the service inside the church, including James Chippendale, the co-founder of charity, Love Hope Strength, which aims to raise awareness and funds for those fighting cancer. About 150 invited guests attended the service inside the church (Image: Suzanne Kendrick / Newsquest) After the service, James said the celebration was 'very, very Mike Peters'. Fans, which had come from all corners of the world - Cardiff, Derbyshire, the Netherlands and even as far as Bahrain in the Middle East, put their arms around each other and wiped away tears during the moving ceremony as family members and long-term friends paid tribute to Mike. Jules warmly talks about her husband as she takes to the stand (Image: Screenshot - Funeral of Michael Leslie Peters MBE) Jules bravely took the stand to talk about her husband. She said: "Michael Peters certainly never saw this day coming and I'm really happy to report that right through to the end Mike felt confident he would get through all of this. Why wouldn't he? He always got through it. He felt he would transform to the next life of immunotherapy and Epcoritamab." Waterfall Street was closed between 10am and 6pm. Thousands of fans gathered to pay tribute and to support Mike's family (Image: Suzanne Kendrick / Newsquest) Jules admitted that the last year, since Mike developed Richter's Syndrome, where his Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia (CLL) changed into an aggressive fast-growing lymphoma, had been "tough". "But Mike was tougher," she said. "We enjoyed one of our best years ever, living life to the full." Jules added: "How do we all transform without Mike in our lives? I used to ask him outright at various time through our married life, since 1988, and how wonderful is that by the way, 39 incredible years I've had with Michael Peters. [I'd say] 'Michael Peters, how will I ever live life without you in it?' And he just used to smile, 'Trixie Dixie' - that was his nickname for me, 'everything is going to be fine.' And you know what, he was right, we will all be fine, because we keep on living and we keep on loving for Mike. Rachel Knol from the Netherlands and Andi Badge. Andi was Mike's Lighting Engineer for 15 Years (Image: Suzanne Kendrick / Newsquest) "'Just remember Trixie', he would say more recently. 'I'll just be in the other room'." Happy memories were shared by Eddie Macdonald of The Alarm, Slim Jim Phantom of Stray Cats, Andrew Foley-Jones, Mike's brother-in-law and Andy Labrow, The Alarm's Tour Manager, who encouraged crowds to do a 'minute of noise' for Mike. Lifelong friend Alex Coletti, Dylan's godfather and creator of MTV unplugged, became tearful as he shared memories of Mike sharing his vitamins with him while he was fighting cancer, as they both reached Everest base camp. Billy Duffy shares memories of Mike Peters before playing along to Fade In Fade Out Fade Away. (Image: The Alarm / YouTube) He said: "This is a celebration, this is not a defeat. Mike didn't lose to cancer. Mike beat cancer for 30 years." He added: "Don't let Mike's memory fade." Family friend Sean Taylor, founder of Zip World, joked he was giving a "speed eulogy" with his three-minute time slot. In the morning as fans started to arrive. Fans congregated by the big screen in front of the church. A musical tribute for Mike was screened prior to the service (Image: Suzanne Kendrick / Newsquest) "Mike, the most positive guy I've ever met in my life," he said. "The last 12 months have been particularly hard, in and out of The Christie Hospital. "I got a text from Mike 'can you come and have a chat with me.'" Sean, who said one of his biggest regrets was not telling Mike he loved him, recalled received a big hug from Jules and Mike was sitting in the chair. "It was very hard for him to get out the chair," Sean said. "He wasn't well and he said to me, 'I've got a plan. I want to do this concert next year in Cardiff Castle. I want every artist. They may not all come, but I want to invite every artist I've played with, all for charity. In June I'm playing with Simple Minds and the Sex Pistols.' And I'm looking at him and I'm looking at Jules thinking 'is this for real?' But his positivity, you get sucked in and you start believing." Sean Taylor talks about Mike's positivity (Image: The Alarm / YouTube) He reiterated that Mike "honestly thought he was going to get through this". All those who paid tribute said how positive Mike was, how Mike kept showing up, how he never let fame go to his head, how he inspired so many, how he wanted to live and valued life. More than 7,000 people, who couldn't attend the funeral in person, watched the live stream of the service on The Alarm's YouTube channel. The order of service (Image: Suzanne Kendrick / Newsquest) Many said they had goosebumps when they saw a small bird perch on Mike's guitar in the church during the service. Rev Gregor Lachlann-Waddell, the vicar at the Parish Church of St Bridget and St Cwyfan said: 'The celebration we carefully curated befits a man whose life was marked by music, resilience, and unwavering hope. MORE NEWS: Rhyl mum and daughter create detailed post box topper in tribute to Mike Peters MIKE PETERS: Alarm Frontman leaves fans with hauntingly beautiful song 'I was made for loving him': Jules Peters pens beautiful tribute to 'true love' Mike "While staying true to his Welsh roots, Mike found global fame, and the people who have come to celebrate his life today, many travelling thousands of miles, are reflective of the remarkable life he carved for himself and his family.' Evan Peters walks to the graveyard carrying his fathers' casket (Image: Stuart Ling/Jules Peters/PA Wire) Mike, who was made an MBE in 2019 for voluntary services to cancer care in North Wales and abroad, supported U2 and Status Quo on tour and played with Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen. He first rose to prominence in the early 1980s with The Alarm with hits including 68 Guns and Strength. The artist was first diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) at the age of 36. He underwent numerous drug treatments, rounds of chemotherapy and tried experimental therapy to keep his cancer at bay. Last year, five days before he was due to fly to Chicago for a 50-date US tour, Mike noticed that a lump in his neck had appeared overnight and doctors quickly realised the star had developed Richter's syndrome. He underwent treatment at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester prior to his death. The Interment of Mike's Ashes was held in St Bridget's Church Yard. Crowds outside the church fell silent and paused whilst the private committal took place.
North Wales Chronicle
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- North Wales Chronicle
PICTURES: Thousands attend funeral of Mike Peters in Dyserth
Fans and friends travelled from all over the world on Thursday, May 29 to celebrate Mike's life, with tears and laughter inside and outside the Parish Church of St Bridget and St Cwyfan. Mike's wife Jules and sons Dylan, 21, and Evan, 18, were applauded by fans as they walked into the church. The crowd parted to allow the family to walk through. Jules clutched a single red rose and his Evan carried his father's ashes. Visibly moved by fans, Jules blew a kiss to the crowd. During the two-hour service, which was shown on a big screen outside the church, emotional tributes were paid to The Alarm frontman, who died aged 66 from blood cancer on April 29. Evan Peters (centre), carrying his father's casket as friends, family and fans gathered in Dyserth (Image: Sports Pictures Cymru/Jules Peters/PA Wire) The service included reflections, readings, and music. Rhys Meirion delivered a beautiful rendition of the Welsh song Anfonaf Angel. Rhys, who himself is being treated for cancer, had undergone an operation just 10 days ago. Evan performed Wonderwall, a song he and his father had often played together. Billy Duffy, from The Cult and Coloursound, performed Fade In Fade Out Fade Away, along with the vocals by Mike. Bruce and Jamie Watson, of Big Country, performed 'Fragile Thing' and Dafydd Iwan - 'Yma o Hyd'. Around 150 guests attended the service inside the church, including James Chippendale, the co-founder of charity, Love Hope Strength, which aims to raise awareness and funds for those fighting cancer. About 150 invited guests attended the service inside the church (Image: Suzanne Kendrick / Newsquest) After the service, James said the celebration was 'very, very Mike Peters'. Fans, which had come from all corners of the world - Cardiff, Derbyshire, the Netherlands and even as far as Bahrain in the Middle East, put their arms around each other and wiped away tears during the moving ceremony as family members and long-term friends paid tribute to Mike. Jules warmly talks about her husband as she takes to the stand (Image: Screenshot - Funeral of Michael Leslie Peters MBE) Jules bravely took the stand to talk about her husband. She said: "Michael Peters certainly never saw this day coming and I'm really happy to report that right through to the end Mike felt confident he would get through all of this. Why wouldn't he? He always got through it. He felt he would transform to the next life of immunotherapy and Epcoritamab." Waterfall Street was closed between 10am and 6pm. Thousands of fans gathered to pay tribute and to support Mike's family (Image: Suzanne Kendrick / Newsquest) Jules admitted that the last year, since Mike developed Richter's Syndrome, where his Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia (CLL) changed into an aggressive fast-growing lymphoma, had been "tough". "But Mike was tougher," she said. "We enjoyed one of our best years ever, living life to the full." Jules added: "How do we all transform without Mike in our lives? I used to ask him outright at various time through our married life, since 1988, and how wonderful is that by the way, 39 incredible years I've had with Michael Peters. [I'd say] 'Michael Peters, how will I ever live life without you in it?' And he just used to smile, 'Trixie Dixie' - that was his nickname for me, 'everything is going to be fine.' And you know what, he was right, we will all be fine, because we keep on living and we keep on loving for Mike. Rachel Knol from the Netherlands and Andi Badge. Andi was Mike's Lighting Engineer for 15 Years (Image: Suzanne Kendrick / Newsquest) "'Just remember Trixie', he would say more recently. 'I'll just be in the other room'." Happy memories were shared by Eddie Macdonald of The Alarm, Slim Jim Phantom of Stray Cats, Andrew Foley-Jones, Mike's brother-in-law and Andy Labrow, The Alarm's Tour Manager, who encouraged crowds to do a 'minute of noise' for Mike. Lifelong friend Alex Coletti, Dylan's godfather and creator of MTV unplugged, became tearful as he shared memories of Mike sharing his vitamins with him while he was fighting cancer, as they both reached Everest base camp. Billy Duffy shares memories of Mike Peters before playing along to Fade In Fade Out Fade Away. (Image: The Alarm / YouTube) He said: "This is a celebration, this is not a defeat. Mike didn't lose to cancer. Mike beat cancer for 30 years." He added: "Don't let Mike's memory fade." Family friend Sean Taylor, founder of Zip World, joked he was giving a "speed eulogy" with his three-minute time slot. In the morning as fans started to arrive. Fans congregated by the big screen in front of the church. A musical tribute for Mike was screened prior to the service (Image: Suzanne Kendrick / Newsquest) "Mike, the most positive guy I've ever met in my life," he said. "The last 12 months have been particularly hard, in and out of The Christie Hospital. "I got a text from Mike 'can you come and have a chat with me.'" Sean, who said one of his biggest regrets was not telling Mike he loved him, recalled received a big hug from Jules and Mike was sitting in the chair. "It was very hard for him to get out the chair," Sean said. "He wasn't well and he said to me, 'I've got a plan. I want to do this concert next year in Cardiff Castle. I want every artist. They may not all come, but I want to invite every artist I've played with, all for charity. In June I'm playing with Simple Minds and the Sex Pistols.' And I'm looking at him and I'm looking at Jules thinking 'is this for real?' But his positivity, you get sucked in and you start believing." Sean Taylor talks about Mike's positivity (Image: The Alarm / YouTube) He reiterated that Mike "honestly thought he was going to get through this". All those who paid tribute said how positive Mike was, how Mike kept showing up, how he never let fame go to his head, how he inspired so many, how he wanted to live and valued life. More than 7,000 people, who couldn't attend the funeral in person, watched the live stream of the service on The Alarm's YouTube channel. The order of service (Image: Suzanne Kendrick / Newsquest) Many said they had goosebumps when they saw a small bird perch on Mike's guitar in the church during the service. Rev Gregor Lachlann-Waddell, the vicar at the Parish Church of St Bridget and St Cwyfan said: 'The celebration we carefully curated befits a man whose life was marked by music, resilience, and unwavering hope. MORE NEWS: Rhyl mum and daughter create detailed post box topper in tribute to Mike Peters MIKE PETERS: Alarm Frontman leaves fans with hauntingly beautiful song 'I was made for loving him': Jules Peters pens beautiful tribute to 'true love' Mike "While staying true to his Welsh roots, Mike found global fame, and the people who have come to celebrate his life today, many travelling thousands of miles, are reflective of the remarkable life he carved for himself and his family.' Evan Peters walks to the graveyard carrying his fathers' casket (Image: Stuart Ling/Jules Peters/PA Wire) Mike, who was made an MBE in 2019 for voluntary services to cancer care in North Wales and abroad, supported U2 and Status Quo on tour and played with Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen. He first rose to prominence in the early 1980s with The Alarm with hits including 68 Guns and Strength. The artist was first diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) at the age of 36. He underwent numerous drug treatments, rounds of chemotherapy and tried experimental therapy to keep his cancer at bay. Last year, five days before he was due to fly to Chicago for a 50-date US tour, Mike noticed that a lump in his neck had appeared overnight and doctors quickly realised the star had developed Richter's syndrome. He underwent treatment at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester prior to his death. The Interment of Mike's Ashes was held in St Bridget's Church Yard. Crowds outside the church fell silent and paused whilst the private committal took place.
Eater
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Eater
The Best Dishes Eater San Francisco's Editors Ate in May
There's certainly no shortage of excellent food to be found in San Francisco and the Bay Area — but there's plenty worth skipping, too. Luckily for you, Eater editors dine out several times a week (or more) and we're happy to share the standout dishes we encounter as we go. Broccoli pizza at The Laundromat Unfortunately, it took me more than two years to learn Balboa Street's Laundromat had gluten-free pizza. The times I tried to go upon its maddeningly popular debut, I couldn't get in, giving up over time as I thought, 'Well, what can I eat at a bagels and pizza place anyways?' I'd go by in the mornings, grabbing a cup of Grand Coffee, ever curious as my friends wolfed the bagels. On a sunny evening, I finally ordered my gluten-free pie. Stupendous. Stupid springy and crispy at the same time, crackly bits of cheese on the base with light slices of fennel reigning above all the indulgent lordliness below. After the Brussels sprouts, the goat cheese was nutty and rich enough that I thought there was a base of tahini beneath the dish, and I could barely finish. Fortunately, I have reason to wait in line next time. The Laundromat (3725 Balboa Street) is open for dinner Wednesday and Thursday 5 to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday 5 to 10 p.m., and Sunday 5 to 8 p.m. — Paolo Bicchieri Devilish half chicken at Jules Those who have attended Max Blachman-Gentile's pop-up, Jules, know very well the mastery of his pizzas, as he's toured them around town at various restaurants since 2023. Just this month, Blachman-Gentile opened his new permanent restaurant in the Lower Haight, and yes, the pizzas are amazing as always. But this location is also a chance to see Blachman-Gentile stretch beyond the pies. So I'm here to sing the praises of one of the (non pizza) showstoppers from a recent meal: this devilish half chicken. The nicely-salted, crisp, fried chicken skin is just the eye-popping start of this dish that employees in season vegetables and herbs — here, some snap peas and mint — along with deliciously-cooked chicken underneath. I was also truly impressed by the sauce, which packs a nice heat to it without being overwhelming, and it served as a nice accompaniment to the mushroom-loaded Fun Guy pizza on the table. If I may, while you're at it, don't skip the desserts: my dining companion and I split both options, including an incredible ice cream with chocolate shell and fennel pollen on top. Jules (237 Fillmore Street) is open 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, and 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday through Saturday. — Dianne de Guzman Squid ink fried rice at Le Soleil Also in the Richmond District (can anyone tell I moved recently?) is the simple, unadorned treasure chest of a restaurant Le Soleil: This could very well be the lead ship in the west side's restaurant armada. The extended naval metaphor is in honor of this squid ink fried rice, crowned with tobiko as garlic and scallion dot the scene and encircle the dish. The chunks of squid are well placed throughout the elegant dome of rice, allowing for chew without texture overload. The pop from the fish egg and the crisp of the fried garlic provides further balance. Ordering the quail, flambéed table side, is a sharp move. Our server said he fires a ton of them every night. When you're a captain of San Francisco dining, that comes with the territory. Le Soleil (133 Clement Street) is open Mondays 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and 4:30 to 8:30 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Paolo Bicchieri Joojeh kabob at Lavash As a food editor going out on the town often, when I dine with friends, I'm typically expected to be the one to pick the location. There's nothing wrong with that, as it comes with the territory, but what I'm usually interested in is where my friends love to go for a meal on their own. I have my own lists and (insane) Google map pins, but oftentimes when I force the decision on others, I find places that aren't yet on my radar. Such was the case at Lavash, a charming Persian restaurant on Irving Street, where I had a recent lunch this month. Letting my friend take the lead on ordering, it was a truly refreshing meal, including an herb-filled sabzi paneer platter, ghormeh sabzi, and this lovely joojeh kabob. Composed of chicken breast and thighs, the marinated meat sang against the grains of perfectly cooked basmati saffron rice. This friend, a regular, thankfully knew to ask if the kitchen could add zereshk, or barberries, atop the rice, which gave everything another dimension as we tore into each bite. Pairing with this food is a gorgeous space just bursting with flowers, and it's an all-around great place to drop in for a meal, and one I'll be coming back to in the future. Lavash (511 Irving Street) is open from noon to 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and noon to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. — Dianne de Guzman Sign up for our newsletter.
Otago Daily Times
3 days ago
- Health
- Otago Daily Times
Letters to the Editor: landfill, hospital cuts and spouting
Today's Letters to the Editor from readers cover topics including the new Smooth Hill landfill site, another round of cuts to the hospital, and just how important is spouting? Message to Lee: keep rubbish close to home As a resident of Winton I would like to inform Cr Lee Vandervis that many of us here do not want refuse from other centres outside our province coming to AB Lime's site. Build your own. We don't want to be the dumping ground for other provinces' refuse/waste. Dunedin has been dithering for 32 years. Just imagine what could have been done with the $85.4 million if action had been taken all those years ago when $7m was mooted. Consultancy fees have cost Dunedin ratepayers huge sums too. Anyway, why on earth are you talking landfill when very efficient incinerators are available and are multifunctional? Contradictory votes? Dunedin City Council just voted to go ahead with the Smooth Hill landfill. So on one hand they want to dig a big hole on Smooth Hill, so we can truck our rubbish there. But on the very same day they debated carbon-friendly projects. The landfill in Winton could be accessed by rail, so no need to burn tons and tons of diesel to build a new landfill that will never be accessible by rail. Looking for carbon-friendly projects? Being dumped on Many Dunedin councillors today (27.5.25) in their meeting say they don't support "at any cost dumping landfill waste on other regions". Good to hear but I'm a bit confused over their values when they support dumping diverted sewage waste from the hill suburbs on South Dunedin? Which side are you on? Last Friday, another round of cuts to our hospital was revealed: after five long years of construction, the government will deliver a facility with 26 fewer beds than the current hospital, which is already over capacity. This would plainly be a disaster for the South. If this plan goes ahead it will increase waiting times for ED and for life-saving surgeries, and will ultimately force many who need frequent care out of the city. Our honorable Mayor, Jules Radich, has welcomed the announcement as "a great result". Even ignoring his ethical and democratic responsibilities, this is an election year; Jules has little to lose and everything to gain by opposing these cuts. I cannot fathom why he is assenting to this plan which will plainly cause great harm to the city. Which side are you on, Jules? [Mickey Treadwell is a Green mayoral candidate.] What He says Re "Claim hub sale call guided by God" ( ODT 24.5.25), I would have been surprised had it been otherwise: the decision to sell was made after "the local churches in the region discerned the mind of Christ together over a long period of time . . . together they felt this was the decision God would have them make." Is it likely that after consultation among a group of like-thinking people strongly desirous of selling the property, they would not get the desired response from their God? A neutral arbitrator would have been equally persuasively informed regarding current claims of rightful use of the property, and history of the provision of the land, buildings and improvements over the time it has been used both as a religious and community facility. Good try but China can be seen another way Mercy Fonoti's article on the rise of China (Opinion ODT 23.5.25) was an admirable attempt at trying to be evenhanded, but it still failed. This is because it views China through a Western minority world lens, which has at its core a deliberate omission of historical context, painting the actions of China as either capricious acts or interpreting their motivations as if they are the same kinds of imperialistic motivations that Western nations have had for 500 years. The 'contradictions' of China's behaviour she cites are not contradictions at all. Their actions in the South China Sea are solely in response to the Obama administration's initiation of 'The Pivot to Asia' in 2011, which has at its core the military containment of China. As part of this, the US and its allies conduct an annual naval exercise, explicitly practising the closure of the Straits of Molucca through which the huge bulk of China's exports and imports transit. At the same time on the eastern side of the SCS, America and its allies began ramping up relatively dormant diplomatic and military relations with Taiwan in contravention of agreements going back 50 years, that recognise the island as Chinese sovereign territory, to a point where the Biden administration actually stated they would militarily defend Taipei from invasion – an explicit abandoning of five decades of strategic ambiguity. In response, China activated its long but disputed claim to the SCS (and built its own equally illegal Diego Garcia type island base close to the Straits of Molucca) and conducts naval exercises off Taiwan (and in the Tasman Sea). These are defensive acts in response to obvious provocation, not signs of any kind of expansionist agenda. Mushrooms, ridge lines, and mould Re the recent article on the MBIE inspection of student flats. I have the greatest sympathy for the tenants suffering damp and mushrooms as I did almost within the photograph where Liam White is standing, in an old masonry house where the damp proof course had failed, some decades ago. I went to extreme lengths to replace the foundations and damp proof course and was thrilled when I managed to persuade the next door neighbour to do the same much more efficiently than I had via a masonry saw. However, seeing from a careful read of the article that most of the problems with the flats, apart from three which seemed to be in a bad way, were the same minor home maintenance issues that most home owners of old villas would find if they inspected their own home, I feel that the whole thing is what people refer to as a beat-up these days. Yes, spouting is important. I have some pulled down twice a year on a flat in that area by young ones trying (and succeeding) to get on to the roof. I have seen photos of about 20 sitting on the ridge line on numerous occasions. I would see non-functioning heat pumps as a more serious issue. Ironically, they have proved the opposite point of view to their own by their survey: that the vast majority of flats in that area despite the beating they get are fine. The MBIE tenancy and compliance team has made me agree for the first time of the government's slashing of government employees. It reminds me of a survey done a few years ago when all the houses failed, even brand-new ones. A house of someone I know failed because the footpath was always wet. They said the concrete path needed dug up and replaced. Actually, it was the spouting leaking, Address Letters to the Editor to: Otago Daily Times, PO Box 517, 52-56 Lower Stuart St, Dunedin. Email: editor@
Wales Online
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Thousands expected in small Welsh village for rock icon Mike Peters funeral that hopes to be 'like a festival'
Thousands expected in small Welsh village for rock icon Mike Peters funeral that hopes to be 'like a festival' Mourners from around the world are expected to travel to Wales to celebrate the life of The Alarm's Mike Peters The funeral of Mike Peters is being held in Dyserth on Thursday (Image: PA ) Thousands of fans are expected to gather in a small Welsh village for the funeral of rock icon Mike Peters later. People from across the globe are expected to travel to Peters' home village of Dyserth in Denbighshire on Thursday (May 29) to pay their respects to The Alarm's legendary frontman.. The musician died on April 29 at the age of 66 after being treated for an aggressive lymphoma, leaving behind his wife Jules and sons Dylan and Evan. He lived with cancer for over 30 years. Speaking to BBC Radio Wales, Peters' widow Jules said she hopes the funeral will be "like a festival and something that will go down in history." Jules said her husband had always held so much confidence that we would recover that he hadn't planned much for his funeral. "I didn't like to bring it up too much in case he thought that I thought he was going to die," she said. "We did have a funny conversation once when he said 'if you keep talking funerals you're really damaging my confidence here'. So I stopped." Around 150 people have been invited to the service at the Parish Church of St Bridget and St Cwyfan. However, a large outdoor screen and sound system has been put up in front of the church to allow fans to engage with the service, including joining in with plenty of songs. Peters' ashes will be buried in the churchyard across the road from the cafe she runs with her sons - The Red. Mike Peters with his wife Jules (Image: PA ) Jules told Radio Wales: "I never thought that Mike could be buried in the graveyard across the road from The Red in the village where he was born. "What I really wanted was somewhere public where everybody could come and pay their respects for the rest of time and that's what we've got." She added that it has "brought her the most comfort" to know that her husband will be laid to rest opposite their cafe. "I really hope that Mike knows that we are doing this because he didn't know this was happening in our last discussion. "It's bringing great comfort to me, Dylan and Evan. They work the coffee shop, so in the morning we literally are going to have a coffee and pop over to see Mike. Where he's laid to rest, he'll be able to keep an eye on us, so it's perfect." Jules also thanked the residents of Dyserth for their understanding as roads are closed to accommodate the funeral. "I think it's befitting for the man that came from Dyserth who became the rock star, travelled all around the world and always wanted to put the village on the map," she said. Following his death, tributes flooded in for the beloved rock star, who co-founded the Love Hope Strength cancer charity. For our free daily briefing on the biggest issues facing the nation, sign up to the Wales Matters newsletter here Jules expressed that she was "touched by the outpouring of love" and the sheer volume of people planning to travel from abroad for the funeral. In an open invitation to the funeral, Jules said: "Whether you knew him as the incredible musician he was, called him a friend or neighbour, respected him for the support he gave for others affected by cancer, or just want to be part of what we think will be a memorable day in a special place, you are very welcome to join us. "We are doing everything we can to provide a fitting celebration to someone who lit up the world whilst he was here. "All our family are so grateful to everyone in and around our village for the incredible support we've been given and for enabling us to recognise Mike's life in such an inclusive way, just as he would have wanted. Article continues below "As we have said before, it feels profoundly right that Mike's farewell will take place in Dyserth, the village where he was born and he proudly called home, and in sight of The Red, where he found so much happiness."
