The Ron Skilton Annual Memorial-off-road half marathon took place on Sunday, 23rd October 2022. The race starts and finishes at the centre of Llanwrtyd Wells outside the Neuadd Arms Hotel. 112 runners started the race in very good conditions for long-distance running …. Read More
Gordon Green Jubilee Walk The inaugural Gordon Green Walk took place on Saturday, September 24, 2022, in beautiful clear sunny weather and with great visibility. The walk organised by Green Events was planned to celebrate Gordon Green’s remarkable contribution to tourism and …. Read More
The World Bog Snorkelling Championships returned to Waen Rhydd bog after missing the last 2 years because of Covid restrictions. The sun shone all day and this great and unique event returned with a bang. There were 160 competitors who braved the …. Read More
KILSBY HOUSE This is the first blog entry of a new documentary photography series featuring notable houses and gardens in the Llanwrtyd area. Kilsby House sits above the Irfon river and Valley and St David’s Church. It was originally named Glen View …. Read More
Man v Horse returned with a bang and great excitement after Covid cancellations. The town welcomed the race back and what a race it was! The winner, Ricky Lightfoot, running for Ellenborough AC beat the horse for only the third time in …. Read More
On the 27th of January, Holocaust Memorial Day, a group of representatives gathered to plant two oak trees (Quercus robur) to commemorate being chosen as a living memorial to the Association of Jewish Refugees (AJR). The ceremony was part of “80 Years …. Read More
The annual candlelight carol service returned to St David’s on the 15th December 2021. The carols and service readings were as follows: Carol: Once in Royal David’s City 1st Reading: Genesis 3: 8-15 The fall of humanity Carol: O Little Town of …. Read More
The Real Ale Ramble took place on November 27 and 28, 2021. Over 130 walkers completed either a marked 12 or 20-mile route. There were also 5 and 9 mile guided walks. The Saturday walkers were following the destruction of storm Arwen …. Read More
REAL ALE WOBBLE November 21, 2021 The Real Ale Wobble made a welcome return to Llanwrtyd Wells on Saturday. The cycle ride is part of the Green Events organised Mid-Wales Beer festival. 319 cyclists started the event from the Bromsgrove School, and …. Read More
On Saturday, October, 16th a presentation and unveiling of a plaque took place at the Dolwen Field, Llanwrtyd Wells. Present were the Dolwen Field Recreation For All Committee, Mayor Jim Davies, County Councillor Tim Van-Rees, a group of visiting cyclists, and Paul …. Read More
