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Dwyriw Community Council Web Site
Dwyriw Today (Dwyriw Heddiw)
A rural district in the uplands of Mid Montgomeryshire, drained Eastwards by the two main
tributaries of the Avon Rhiw. Highest points are in the West and South of the
district on Moorland over 1300ft above sea level (>400m). It is a sparsely
populated district with under 350 people on the electoral roll. The largest
settlement is the village of Adfa with three further clusters of population at
Llanyddelan, Llanllugan and Cefn Coch. There are a mixture of Welsh and English
speaking families in the area.
Local Attractions
Notable historical buildings include Capel Coffa Lewis Evan in Adfa and St. Mary's Church
of Llanllugan. Laburnum hedges bloom in late Spring. There is one Site of
Special Scientific Interest in the district. Carreg Hywel Harris, commemorative stone opposite Llanllugan Church. "Golden Mile", spring daffodil show along from Llanllugan southwestwards.
Education
Children of Junior school age travel outside the district to Ysgol Rhiw Bechan,
Tregynon or Ysgol Gynradd, Llanfair Caereinion. High school is at Llanfair
Caereinion. Bus transport is provided for the schools.
Local Business
The mainstay of the local economy is farming, based largely on sheep and beef
cattle stock rearing. Other local businesses include:
- H.V. Bowen & Sons - Operating from the Tan Y Foel Quarry supplying aggregates, road stone and cement.
- M.P. Foulkes - The Adfa Garage is a tyre specialist and bottled gas distributor for all of Central Wales. Tel: (01938) 810347
- The Red Ridge Outdoor Centre - Another important employer that provides training for individuals, higher education, schools and youth groups. They have provision for those with learning difficulties. http://www.btinternet.com/~Redridgecentre
- G.P.O. - Sub post offices with limited opening hours in Adfa
and Cefn Coch.
Local Organisations
W.I. - Secretary: Mrs S Gethin Tel: (01686) 650407
A.T.B. - Secretary: Mrs S Yeomans
Cefn Coch sheep dog trials - 1st Saturday in October
Cymdeithas Lenyddol Adfa & Carmel
W.E.A.
Parochial C.C.
Events
Flower Festival at Llanllugan church - late Aug
Cwm - Llanllugan Mini Show - Last Tues Aug
Senior Citizens Xmas Party - Early Dec
Sales of work at Church Hall, Cefn coch and Adfa Village Hall
Accommodation
There are three holiday homes / Caravan Parks within the district:
- Cefn Coch Caravan Park (Static), Cefn Coch
R.M. Oliver - Tel: (01938) 810204 - Carmel Caravan Park (Static), Cefn Coch
3 Lakes - Fly/Course fishing
T.K. Robinson - Llwyn Celyn Holiday Home Park, Adfa
Static and tourist pitches
P. & M. Fenton - Tel: (01938) 810720 - Cefn Coch Inn, Cefn Coch
E. & M. Watkin - Tel: (01938) 810247
Meals and accommodation available - the only public house in the district