Working with PAVO BRACE commissioned a report by Sharenergy into the feasibility of community energy projects in and around Llanfyllin. There is plenty of work happening behind the scenes to act on the information in the report and try to bring community energy projects in Llanfyllin to fruition, but in the meantime, you can download…
Severn Rivers Trust update
The latest update from the Severn Rivers Trust is packed with lots of useful information and events. It’s definitely worth a look. Click the link below to have a read!
Otter holt building – Friday 24th March
Join Dewi to help build some otter holts, laying out the sturdy foundations and helping cover the otter log cabins with piles of sheltering and protective brash. Meet at Llanfyllin spar car park at 10.15am. Please bring lunch and come prepared for outdoor elements. If you’d like to come along, please email volunteering@severnriverstrust.com to register.
Willow spilling – Saturday 4th March
Join Dewi Morris alongside the River Cain for some living willow bank repairing. Using simple techniques, we will build a woven willow fence behind which we will squeeze living willow sprout parcels. Meet at Llanfyllin spar car park at 10.15am. Please bring lunch and come prepared for outdoor elements. If you’d like to come along,…
Hedgerow planting – Wednesday 1st February
Hedges and Edges: Join Dewi Morris to help plant new hedgerow plants in a restored hedge line on a farm above Llanfyllin. Meet at Llanfyllin spar car park at 10.15am. Please bring lunch and come prepared for the outdoor elements. If you’d like to come along, please email volunteering@severnriverstrust.com to register.
Woodland planting – Wednesday 18th January
Join Dewi Morris for a woodland planting session. Learning about setting out a young woodland on the ground so that as the trees grow, they nurture the slow growing trees and provide food and shelter and glades to support a thriving population of local wildlife. Meet at Llanfyllin spar car park at 10.15am. Please bring…
20-minute Neighbourhoods Report
As many of you will know, BRACE has been helping PACE (Powys Action on the Climate Action) to carry out research into the amenities available locally, trying to identify any gaps in the facilities and services on offer. The research is an attempt to see whether the urban concept of 20-minute Neighbourhoods can be applied in a rural setting. The results are in! Take a look at the report here.
🌳 Food Forest Design Workshop
Dolydd Gobaith will be hosting an all-day food forest design workshop on Sunday 29th January. Read on for more details.
Powys Localities Fund – Future Designs Report
Using funds from the UK Community Renewal Fund, Arts Connection have brought together members of the local community to get a clearer understanding of what’s working locally, what barriers exist, and what the community needs. Aiming to create more awareness of the opportunities that exist locally, their Future Designs report set out to create an action plan for improving things for the future.
🍲 Community Fridge Launch!
Llanfyllin’s community fridge project is nearly ready to launch and has a new name – Community Pantri Cymunedol – reflecting its wider potential. The Pantri is launching over the next two months and is looking for volunteers – if you’d like to help out please email the BRACE committee.