Bog Snorkelling 2023
Llanwrtyd Wells is famous for its alternative events and World Championship Bog Snorkelling is one of the best and most fun sports events anywhere on the planet. This year was no exception, but at the serious end of the competition, the current …. Read More
Man V Horse
Once again the famous race Man V Horse returned to Llanwrtyd. The conditions were hot and humid. There were 709 finishers, including runners and riders, and there were not surprisingly in the heat 50 DNF. The open winner was Daniel Connolly running …. Read More
Dolwen Field Fun Day
On bank holiday Monday in glorious sunny weather, the Dolwen Field Fun Day took place at Llanwrtyd Wells. In the morning the inaugural 5k fun run was won by Dylan Parry in an excellent time of 20 minutes 17 seconds. The First …. Read More
Notable Houses
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 2022
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
AJR Tree Planting
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
Candlelight Service
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
Real Ale Ramble
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
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
Dolwen Presentation
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
