Retirement prompts railway search for new manager September 2020 The Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway is recruiting a new general manager after Charles Spencer announced his retirement. Read more
Steam back to Welshpool in September August 2020 The Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway will return to operating trains over its full length on selected days in September, following a successful reopening in August in the wake of the Covid-19 lockdown. Read more
National Library of Wales to reopen its reading room on September 1 August 2020 The National Library of Wales in Aberystwyth will reopen one of its reading rooms from Tuesday, September 1. By welcoming back its users, the library will provide a limited service and access to its collections, with new measures in place to protect readers, researchers and staff. Read more
Award winning mine exploration attraction reopens in Mid Wales August 2020 An award winning underground attraction in Mid Wales has reopened to visitors following COVID-19 lockdown restrictions. Corris Mine Explorers, based at Corris Craft Centre, near Machynlleth, was named the Best Activity / Experience in Mid Wales in 2019-2020. Read more
COVID-19 Latest – Welcoming our Owners Back on Park June 2020 At Salop Caravans sites and Bywater Leisure Parks, we're committed to ensuring the safety and comfort of our owners, holidaymakers, staff and local communities, as Wales and the UK begins the process of recovery following the coronavirus pandemic. Read more
COVID-19 Update March 2020 After recent communication and guidance from the British Holiday Homes & Parks Association (BH&HPA) and careful consideration from Salop Caravans Sites and Bywater Leisure Parks Ltd the decision has been made to close by midnight 22/03/2020. Until such time is safely to re-open. Read more
RSPB Cymru reserves stay open but visitor centres, cafes and shops to close March 2020 RSPB Cymru is to keep open as many of its reserves in Wales as long as possible but visitor centres, cafes and shops are closing following Government advice on Coronavirus spread. There will be free car parking at the reserves to allow the public to continue enjoying these amazing places for wildlife, but RSPB Cymru is urging visitors to follow government guidance on physical distancing. Read more
Machynlleth’s Falconry Experience Wales nets Hospitality Award December 2019 A FALCONRY experience in Machynlleth has been named Wales’ ‘Outdoor Venue of the Year’. Read more
Morben Isaf Holiday Park put on their Pudsey Ears for the BBC One Show Children in Need Rickshaw Challenge 2019 November 2019 Managers and Owners on Morben Isaf Holiday Park in Machynlleth brave the weather to support the BBC One Show Children in Need Rickshaw Challenge 2019 Read more
Fantastic Support for Machynlleth Lantern Procession 2019 November 2019 Crowds turn out to support the Annual Machynlleth Lantern Procession Read more
Morben Art Group – more than paint and brushes! September 2019 Caravan Holiday Home Owners and Seasonal Tourers on Morben Isaf Holiday Park can join in a wide range of events and activities throughout the year; from Sea Fishing to Gin Tasting - there is something for everyone! One of the longest running activities is the monthly Art Group which started in 2015. The group recently met again after a summer break and a great time was had by all. Read more
Huge increase in visitors as CAT’s sustainable living solutions prove popular September 2019 The Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) near Machynlleth is seeing huge increases in the number of tourists visiting to learn about sustainable living. Visitor numbers have seen risen by 35% compared to the previous year, with July numbers showing a significant 58% increase on 2018. Read more
Inspirational presentation on over 40 years as Foster Carers August 2019 What a humbling presentation by Mavis Humby; sharing touching memories of 40 years as a Foster Carer. An inspiration to us all and one remarkable lady. The World certainly needs more people like you and your husband Pat. Thank you both for sharing your story with us. Read more
Tense Finale to Annual Fishing Match January 1970 Owners on Morben Isaf Holiday Park participated in the Annual Fishing Match held on the Park Lake. Everyone entered into the competition with determination and light hearted banter! Lots of laughs combined with frustration for some but overall a great afternoon with some nice fish caught by young and old. Prizes awarded for Winners of most fish caught and heaviest fish. Well done to all who took part. Read more
