Winter

2012

Staff and Board Members

Pumlumon

In this issue >>> Pentir Pumlumon—Staff and Board

Pumlumon Area Guides

Heritage and Geo-tourism

Rural Enterprise

Walkers are Welcome

The Cambrian Mountains Initiative

Digital Training

Nant-y-Moch Windfarm

Renewable energy and energy efficiency

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Pumlumon and to receive links to local and

regional developments and events relating

to community, tourism and sustainability.

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A non-profit organisation promoting and

supporting rural communities and their

beautiful surroundings in the Pumlumon

area of the Cambrian Mountains.

Pentir Pumlumon is based in Lisburne House, in Pont-rhyd

-y-groes. This is where it’s two employees are based.

Wynne Jones, Pentir Pumlumon’s Development Officer;

who has been with the organization since 2005. Plus the

new staff member, Katie Fisher. Katie joined the

organization in June 2011, as part of a three year

European funded project post.

Pentir Pumlumon has an active board of voluntary

directors including;

Ann Bunton Y Caban Cafe, Devil’s Bridge

Dafydd Lloyd Jones Outdoor Activity Provider

Edryd Jenkins Faengrach Holiday Cottages

Jenny Mcvae The Hafod Trust

John Wildig Numerous organization & societies

Mary Raw Welsh Accommodation, campsite

and cottage

Peter Lloyd Harvey Llwywernog Silver-Lead Mine

Victoria Chism Devil’s Bridge Falls & Woodland

Campsite

Pentir Community Tourism Sustainability

Rural Enterprise Devil’s Bridge - Walkers are Welcome From Spring 2012 walkers visiting the Devil’s Bridge

area will have eleven new, self-guided walks to choose from. The new

walking leaflets guide walkers through the inspiring landscape, whilst

providing an insight into the area’s rich heritage and outstanding

Pentir Pumlumon continue to

manage the Canolafan rural

enterprise site in Llanafan.

This site offers local, affordable office

and workshop space; providing

employment and business

opportunities for the surrounding rural

communities.

Pentir Pumlumon are currently

working on improving the

sustainability of the site; to create and

sustain a better working and natural

environment.

Income generated from the sites helps

fund Pentir Pumlumon’s activities.

natural treasures.

Pentir Pumlumon co-ordinated the

delivery of the guided walks and the

production of a promotional film

about walking in the Devil’s Bridge

area.

Details of a the official launch will

be announced soon!

Metal Links—Forging Communities together

Heritage and Geo-Tourism

Pentir Pumlumon is one of five partners involved in an interregional project

called Metal Links. Metal Links is a European-funded project that brings

together four former mining communities in Ireland and Wales. The project

is a joint initiative which aims to develop environmental and economic

sustainability, to enhance community well-being and pride of place, and to

provide opportunities for the present and future. The communities will be able to exchange information,

knowledge and experiences, and will benefit from guidance and training in techniques in archaeological,

palaeo-botanical and geological field research.

There will be plenty of opportunities for locals and businesses to get involved and benefit from the project.

From hosting events, providing interesting activities for your guests, adding a sense of place and creating PR

and marketing opportunities for the area. Pentir Pumlumon will be hosting the next project partnership

meeting in March with representatives coming to the area from Anglesey and Ireland.

For project updates and opportunities

to get involved follow us on

/MetalLinks @ MetalLinks

The Cambrian Mountains Initiative is a wide-ranging

project that aims to help promote rural enterprise,

protect the environment and add value to products

and services in Mid Wales. The project was inspired

by HRH The Prince of Wales who as the Cambrian

Mountains Initiative President wishes to help sustain

traditional upland farms and rural communities.

Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency Pentir Pumlumon have a strong interest in micro and community scale renewable energy and energy efficiency schemes. Not only are these schemes good for the environment and your bank balance, they can also generate income that can be reinvested into the community.

Details of the March 2012

Pumlumon Community

Energy Efficiency &

Renewable Energy event to be

announced soon.

Pentir Pumlumon are working

with several organizations

offering advice and assistance

for renewable energy and

energy efficiency schemes.

In collaboration with the

Cambrian Mountains Initiative,

Pentir Pumlumon will be

organizing an event, in March

2012 focusing on ways

communities can get involved

and benefit too.

For instance, how to receive a

fully-subsided energy audit and

thermal imaging report of the

local community hall; or

perhaps a micro-hydro

feasibility survey.

On January 19th, 2012 some of

Pentir Pumlumon’s members

took advantage of a fully

subsidized workshop on using

Facebook for businesses. It was

run by Software Alliance Wales

and kindly hosted by Y Caban,

Devils Bridge.

Pentir Pumlumon can keep you

informed about future training

opportunities.

Digital Training

In 2011 Pentir Pumlumon produced

and distributed 25,000 Pumlumon

area guides.

With funding from the CCW

To get copies for your

business please contact us! Cambrian Mountains Initiative

The Cambrian Mountains consists of a necklace of communities and with-

in the initiative Pentir Pumlumon represents the Pumlumon area and it’s

communities. Alongside similar groups from places such as the Brechfa

Forest, Llanwrtyd Wells, Rhayader and Llanidloes, we are working to

promote and develop the Cambrian Mountains as a sustainable and

marketable tourist destination.

To find out more join us on February 15th, 2012, at Y Ffarmers,

Llanfihangel y Crueddyn from 1:45-5:00pm

If you would like any advice on

domestic, business or community

schemes we can point you in the right

direction.

Lisburne House

Pont-rhyd-y-groes

Ystrad Meurig

Ceredigion

SY25 6DQ

The proposed large scale Nant Y Moch windfarm continues to

be a major concern of Pentir Pumlumon. In particular any

potential impacts on the Bwlch Nant y Arian visitors centre and

recreation trails. This site is the largest tourist attraction in the

area, attracting in over 125,000 visitors a year. Therefore any

disruptions could have significant implications for the

surrounding area.

Pentir Pumlumon are currently engaged in the community

consultation process and will keep you informed of any

developments.

For more information on the scheme please visit

www.nan t ymochw ind fa rm .com

Windfarm >>>

Nant Y Moch

01974 282581 info@pumlumon.org.uk www.pumlumon.org.uk

How to Contact Pentir Pumlumon…

Potential future view over Nant-y-

moch on the drive between

Ponterwyd and Tal-y-bont. Photo-

montage from the Cambrian

Mountains Society website

www.cambrian-mountains.co.uk

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your phone!