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AGM 2026

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Many thanks to everyone who came to the AGM at the Beach Hut April 2026. Thanks to Jane for hosting us. We now have 21 members ranging in age from 16 upwards, and lots planned for the coming year – a village garden party, another beach BBQ, the revival of the Surf Club, plans to tie in with the Eisteddfod y Garreg Las which is being held so close to us, and lots more. 

Wayne Lewis from 4Llan was invited to speak to us about recent developments; we were especially interested in their support for the Pontgarreg School Field and what might become of it, affordable housing ideas and a plan for a Local Energy Club. 

4Llan serves four local parishes, and was set up to support community projects. It is a community benefit organisation, not for profit. It is a vehicle for doing things – getting funding, setting up groups to move projects forward, seeking advice and funding. 

Housing – speaking to Barcud, looking at sites for housing, talking to landowners, locals, planning. Pontgarreg field for example – we have met with community, council etc. General feeling so far is they want green space and maybe a few houses. Villagers would keep hold of the land and be very much involved in design and running of it. An asset lock means it could not be sold on.

Energy – a local famer expressed interest in a turbine towards Synod Inn; this has been pursued with the National Grid. It’s near the substation. Initial feasibility study commissioned, environmental and technical assessments. PV and turbine. Part feed to local business direct, then an energy local club – 100 houses in the area to buy the cheap electricity. This avoids pylons. Batteries can minimise waste. Supported by the Welsh Government for Smart Local Energy Systems. Grants, share issue and a commercial loan. Funders are keen.

Cymuned – On 25 April at Caerwedros Hall the new swift tower is being opened by an expert. Other projects are welcome.

Getting involved – £10 for a year. Organisations can join.

Members can join meetings for specific projects, suggest ideas for projects and spaces to use, gain support for projects and hear all the latest updates.

2025-6 Wrap-up

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A list of the main things the Welfare Committe has been doing in the last year. 

– Friends of Llangrannog

– Duck Race – sold out event!

– Defibrillator training

 – Litterpick 

– Quiz night March 

 – Summer BBQ  

– PG School Field support 

– Village maintenance work:

    – Garden days

    – Two new benches. Plaques.

    – Path up to St C’s cave

    – Steps by St Crannog fixed

    – New flagpole and flags

    – Free carpark field maintenance (apple trees, mowing grass, potholes)

    – Bin cleaning (at beachfront)

    – Public toilets – supporting the Community Council’s work to keep them open. 

Plans for the coming year:

– Surf Club revival

– Garden party 10 June

– BBQ beach event 

– Rubbish bins plan/fundraising

– Youth club/section

– Mari Lwyd with real horse’s head!

Cyfarfod Cyfredinol Blynyddol – Annual General Meeting 16-4-2026

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Pwyllgor Lles Llangrannog Welfare Committee

Cyfarfod Cyffredinol Blynyddol 2026

nos Iau, 16 mis Ebrill am 7:30yp, Y Caban

Annual General Meeting 2025

Thursday 16 April at 7:30pm, the Beach Hut

With a talk from Wayne Lewis on a local energy project, affordable housing plans and the development of the 4Llan Community Land Trust

CROESO I BAWB!

Mae gan holl drigolion yr hawl i fynychu’r cyfarfod ac fe’ch gwahoddir i wneud. Mae’n bosibl penodi dirprwy, gofynnwch am fanylion.

All village residents are entitled and invited to attend and/or join the Committee. A proxy may be appointed; for details please ask.

Os ych chi’n moyn ymuno’r Pwyllgor, ofynwch yr Ysgrifenyddes am fanylion.

If you wish to join the Committee, please contact the Secretary for details:

llangrannogwelfare@gmail.com

Cinio Nadolig – Christmas Dinner 2025

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This year’s Over 60s Christmas Dinner was held in the Pentre Arms on 10 December 2025.

We had around 40 Llangrannog residents come together to celebrate the season, including new additions to the village Jill and Nigel Davies who have just moved into Bryngobaith (above the Patio Cafe). Welcome to them!

Johnathan Rees was stirring as ever on the fiddle, and there was some lovely singing with some surprising voices (in a good way!). Chairman of the Welfare Committee Adrian Brice made a short speech thanking villagers for their support and Committee members for their hard work. Appreciation was also given to Mike Rutherford and the staff for another fantastic meal. Thanks to everyone who gave a donation towards the cost of the meal, it’s much appreciated to allow us to continue our work. 

If you know of anyone who is over 60 and has a Llangrannog postcode, let us know and we can add them to the list for next year (they can bring a friend). We don’t like to ask, are you 60?! 

A new bench

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Vinny, Phil, Adrian & Sam
Phil, Gerry, Sam, Vin

The bench on the cliff path above Carreg Bica heading north to Lochtyn has been replaced by the Welfare Committee. This bench was made locally with larch. Members of the Committee walked the bench down the hill from Lochtyn quarry to its new home. Many thanks to all involved, especially Gerry for leveling and setting the bench in place. 

The information board that was next to the bench is broken. We are looking into funding/designs for new information boards for here and to replace the old ones on the path from Lochtyn to Gwersyll yr Urdd. We hope to complete work on this project in 2026. 

The small ‘leaning’ bench that overlooks Lochtyn peninsula (below) is damaged and we will also fix this when possible. (This bench was installed by a local farmer so the Council/National Trust do not take responsibility for it.) 

Public Toilets in Llangrannog

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The threat of closure of the public loos in Llangrannog has caused quite a stir! We are supporting the Community Council and have created a petition and posters to let everyone know what’s happening. Many people have contacted our local representatives and let their feelings be known online. 

Information about the situation has been in the Cambrian News and TivySide, on Wales Online, S4C online, Yahoo News and Facebook. 1668 is the current number of signatures on the petition. 

Gwybodaeth am sefyllfa toiledau Llangrannog wedi bod yn y Cambrian News, Wales Online, Newyddion S4C ar lein, Yahoo News a’r Teifiseid. 1668 yw’r nifer o lofnodion ar y ddeiseb hyd yma.

Diolch pawb!