MWTCymru

12/06/2024

Do you manage all of your bookings on an OTA website (Online travel agent)? e.g Booking.com, AirBnB, TripAdvisor etc

If the answer is 'yes', take a look at TXGB. Tourism Exchange Great Britain can enable you to distribute your products via multiple sales channels that you can choose from one central place.

Simply opt-in to the websites you wish to appear on (including our very own Visit Mid Wales which is commission free for MWT Cymru | Mid Wales Tourism members).

TXGB will give you access to more distributors without increasing admin or risk and enable you to reach new customers and take part in national and regional marketing campaigns.

More here: https://www.mwtcymru.co.uk/txgb.html

Please get in touch if you have any questions!

Email [email protected] or call 01654 702653.

04/06/2024

*The Cabinet Secretary for Education has today [Tuesday 4th June 2024] confirmed that plans to change the school holidays will not happen this Senedd term*

Read the government announcement here: https://www.mwtcymru.co.uk/latest-news/mixed-response-to-school-year-consultation

Thank you to all our who responded to this important consultation.

The decision has been welcomed by The Royal Welsh Agricultural Society

Full story here: https://www.mwtcymru.co.uk/latest-news/threat-to-royal-welsh-show-lifted-as-school-holidays-decision-shelved

04/06/2024

Welsh Government’s Future Proofing Fund – DEADLINE EXTENDED!

The deadline for the Welsh Government’s Future Proofing Fund has been extended for one week to midday on Thursday, 13 June.

The Fund can give micro, small and medium enterprises in the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors up to £10,000 to invest in measures to future proof their business.

Applications for the fund can be submitted after completing the eligibility checker here:

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03/06/2024

Date for your diaries! Newtown Summer ShareFest will bring together local organisations at the Town Hall Grounds on Saturday, June 15 for an afternoon of swapping, sustainability and fun.

Visitors will be able to enjoy free activities, share folk music, have their faces painted, meet local organisations and learn more about what is going on locally.

Find out more: https://www.mwtcymru.co.uk/latest-news/newtowns-summer-sharefest-to-celebrate-the-great-big-green-week

Open Newtown
Oriel Davies
Keep Wales Tidy - Cadwch Gymru'n Daclus

29/05/2024

"The chairman of regional tourism organisation MWT Cymru is delighted that 13 beaches along the Ceredigion coast have been recognised in this year’s Wales Coast Awards for water quality, public facilities, safety provision and management.

The popular beaches at Borth, Aberystwyth South, Llangrannog and Tresaith will be flying Blue Flags, while Clarach, Aberystwyth North, New Quay Harbour, New Quay Dolau/North and Aberporth have achieved the Seaside Award."

Congratulations Ceredigion, fantastic news for the region.

Full story here: https://www.mwtcymru.co.uk/latest-news/ceredigion-beaches-make-a-splash-in-this-years-wales-coast-awards

29/05/2024

*For businesses in Powys or Blaenau Gwent*

‘Social media for promoting business’ workshop tomorrow, Thursday 30th May, 6:00pm - 7:30 pm.

Want to learn more about social media? Don't miss out on this FREE workshop on how to use social media effectively, delivered by Cardiff Metropolitan University

Zoom link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87158850604?pwd=bTlZTFxcWfJaE1IHdHwe5CvgIrzCln.1

Social media is a powerful tool for promoting and expanding your business, organisation, and/ or yourself. Join this workshop to learn more how you might use social media for your benefit and/ or the benefit of your business and/ or organisation.

What you'll learn:
· An understanding of what exactly social media entails?
· Explore a selection of social media tools (e.g. TikTok, Instagram, Facebook etc
· And much more!

Who this workshop is for?
· Those that are looking to expand their understanding of using social media.
· For complete beginners looking to learn about something new.

Please complete the pre-registration form for your area:

Powys - https://cardiffmet.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9naTeO1nV8dP8Gy

Blaenau Gwent - https://cardiffmet.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5inuTmvJ8jJPzPE

28/05/2024

Smart Towns Wales Roadshow is coming to Powys!

These free workshops are a real opportunity for everyone to find out how Smart Towns Wales can support your town and business, come together, share best practice, ideas and also introduce you to the benefits of using data.

Guy and Jo from MWT will also be presenting our new web based platform to boost businesses. Register to attend using the links below:

Brecon 4th June: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/smart-towns-brecon-roadshow-sioe-deithiol-trefi-smart-aberhonddu-tickets-891650048297

Newtown 5th June: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/smart-towns-newtown-roadshow-sioe-deithiol-trefi-smart-y-drenewydd-tickets-891717720707

25/05/2024

Devil's Bridge Falls is a Welsh attraction that has inspired the writing of William Wordsworth and welcomed thousands since the 18th century.

22/05/2024

If you're looking for minibus or coach hire, our new Williams Coaches in would love to hear from you!

Find them here: https://www.visitmidwales.co.uk/information/product-catch-all/williams-coaches-coach-and-minibus-hire-p2152391

An award-winning family company offering private coach hire services for their customers in Wales, the UK & Europe.

Day Trips & Tours - planning a one-day tour around the area? A multi-day tour to the UK or Europe? They can help.

Tour Operators: Coach Hire for Transfers & Tours - John and his team offer a full range of ground transport services to travel trade partners worldwide.

Corporate Travel including Conferences and Events - a large variety of coaches available for corporate coach hire. Standard, Executive and VIP vehicles available.

20/05/2024

It's great to welcome Hidden Gem Escapes in Llangurig who have recently joined MWT membership and welcomed their first guests! Congratulations to Gemma and family for all their hard work getting everything up and running.

Their glamping pod has two spacious bedrooms sleeping up to five guests and a wood-fire hot tub and and fire pit to enjoy stunning sunrises and starry skies.

Gemma contacted us initially about having some copies of our Mid Wales Bedroom Browser (things to do/places to visit compendium of attractions and activities), but quickly decided to become a member and access all our other benefits. Thank you for your support, Gemma!

Find and book Willow pod on Visit Mid Wales here - https://www.visitmidwales.co.uk/accommodation/hidden-gem-escapes-p2150881

18/05/2024

Head Gardener shares best May blooms to spot at Powis Castle and Garden NT/YG Castell a Gardd Powis

May sees the world-famous Powis Castle and Garden in Welshpool burst into bloom, from towering rhododendrons to tumbling wisteria.

Full story here: https://www.mwtcymru.co.uk/latest-news/head-gardener-shares-best-may-blooms-to-spot-at-powis-castle-and-garden

Pictured: Wisteria in full bloom at Powis Castle and Garden. Images: ©National Trust Images/Paul Harris.

17/05/2024

Why do so many sporting events start at 3.00pm on a Saturday afternoon?

What prompted 20,000 people to visit on a July afternoon in 1912?

Find out the answers to these questions and more at Newtown Textile Museum in their new Sport & Leisure exhibition:

https://www.mwtcymru.co.uk/latest-news/exhibition-captures-sport-and-leisure-in-newtown-between-1875-1914

16/05/2024

Not long to go! The annual Smallholding and Countryside Festival, a family favourite, is being held at the Royal Welsh Showground in Builth Wells this weekend.

Full story here: https://www.mwtcymru.co.uk/latest-news/countdown-to-smallholding-and-countryside-festival

Get your tickets here: https://rwas.ticketsrv.co.uk/tickets/954

The Royal Welsh Agricultural Society

15/05/2024

Congratulations In the Welsh Wind, crowned Wales Drinks Producer of the Year!

Full story here: https://www.mwtcymru.co.uk/latest-news/in-the-welsh-wind-crowned-wales-drinks-producer-of-the-year-2024

Pictured: In the Welsh Wind co-owner and director Ellen Wakelam (centre) with sponsor David Barwell, ASDA’s senior director retail operations (Wales) and awards host Sian Lloyd.

15/05/2024

A great new space at The Metropole Hotel and Spa in Llandrindod Wells!

Thank you for the coverage Powys County Times

WITH wedding season underway and summer approaching, a Powys hotel has unveiled its stunning new garden courtyard.

03/05/2024

A fantastic day at the opening ceremony for the new Museum, Display & Events space at the Vale of Rheidol Railway in Aberystwyth. What an asset to Congratulations to all involved 👏

25/04/2024

Wonderwool Wales Ltd, the award-winning show that celebrates all that’s great about Welsh wool and natural fibres, is on target go achieve 6,000 visitors this coming weekend.

The event, which is being held at the Royal Welsh Showground in Builth Wells on Saturday and Sunday, April 27 and 28, exceeded 4,000 online ticket sales at https://wonderwoolwales.ticketsrv.co.uk last week and the organisers expect more to be sold in the coming days, as well as at the gate.

Read the full story here: https://www.mwtcymru.co.uk/latest-news/wonderwool-wales-2024-targeting-6000-visitors-for-this-weekends-show

22/04/2024

A huge congratulations to Bargoed Farm: Lakeside Caravan, Camping and Glamping Park, we are very proud to have them in MWT Membership 🙌

22/04/2024

**Eligibility checker for Welsh Government Future-Proofing Fund now Live**

Check if you’re eligible for funding now, before applications open in May 2024.

The Welsh Government’s Future-Proofing Fund will give micro, small and medium enterprises in the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors up to £10,000 to invest in measures to future proof their business: https://www.gov.wales/2500-businesses-benefit-welsh-government-future-proofing-fund

The Fund is due to open mid-May.

An eligibility checker for the Fund has been launched at: https://businesswales.gov.wales/future-proofing-fund

Webinars to support eligible businesses to fill out an application will be held during the next two weeks, see dates and book here: https://wales.business-events.org.uk/en/events/future-proofing-fund/

The Guidance Notes for the Fund are available here: https://businesswales.gov.wales/welsh-government-future-proofing-fund-guidance

See if your business qualifies for grants to cut operational expenses.

Micro, small, and medium-sized businesses in retail, hospitality, and leisure can now verify eligibility for funding to lower running costs.
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10/04/2024

This Friday, 12 April! Contact Nadine at Kerry Vale Vineyard if you haven’t yet booked 🍷

🍷Trade Tasting Event - LAST CHANCE TO BOOK🍷

FREE event this Friday. Open to all hospitality and retail businesses in Shropshire and Powys. If you own or manage a bar, restaurant, shop, hotel, or wedding venue - this is the event for you!

If you’d like to find out more about Kerry Vale Vineyard and taste our wine, please join us:

📍Kerry Vale Vineyard, SY15 6HU
🗓️ 12 April 2024
🕐 1-2.30pm

Please contact Nadine: 01588 620627 or email [email protected] to reserve your space.

05/04/2024

Welcome to membership Tylau Cottages and Mud and Wool Creative Escapes

A 2 bedroom self catering cottage in rural West Wales, situated in an elevated position with magnificent views of the Cambrian Mountains.

Mud and Wool is also located on this 14-acre small holding. Jo and Adam are artists, Jo a weaver and Adam a potter. Art workshops are held in the beautifully converted barn which is now the studio and teaching area.

Find them on Visit Mid Wales here: https://www.visitmidwales.co.uk/accommodation/tylau-cottages-mud-and-wool-p2121111

04/04/2024

Have you visited Plas Nanteos Mansion?

A Grade 1 listed 18th Century country house hotel and wedding venue situated in over 30 acres of woodland near .

The Nightingale Restaurant at Nanteos is open for dinner to both residents and non-residents from Wednesday to Saturday.

We're delighted to welcome Nanteos Mansion to after meeting with GM Claire at the Menter Aberystwyth Talking Business Conference.

Find out more about Nanteos here: https://www.visitmidwales.co.uk/accommodation/nanteos-mansion-p1704981

03/04/2024

A warm welcome to Powys River Pods, one of our newest

Located on the outskirts of the Irfon river holiday park near Builth Wells in Powys, these two person wooden pods are the perfect pod holiday if you need a relaxing break. Both pet friendly and pet free glamping pods available. Exclusive on-site activities such as fishing and paddle boarding available.

https://www.visitmidwales.co.uk/accommodation/powys-river-pods-p2135621

02/04/2024

Congratulations Gregynog

‘Welcome Home to Nature’ programme at Gregynog, one of Wales’ leading country estates, has been awarded £246,966 through the Welsh Government’s Nature Networks Fund.

The funding supports nature recovery and encourages more public access to some of Wales’ most special natural environments. Gregynog’s project is one of 17 in Wales set to benefit from Welsh Government conservation funding totalling £3.78 million.

Full story here: https://www.mwtcymru.co.uk/latest-news/gregynogs-welcome-home-to-nature-programme-awarded-246966

Image: Bradley Carr: Golden sunlight burning through fog in the Great Wood at Gregynog.

30/03/2024

At Bettws Hall Accommodation the team believes their guests deserve the highest standard in luxury accommodation and facilities. They have five stunning properties across Mid-Wales ranging from 3-bedroom to 8-bedroom, all en-suite and individually decorated.

We are delighted to welcome them to MWT Membership!

https://www.visitmidwales.co.uk/accommodation/bettws-hall-p1929851

29/03/2024

A warm welcome to Silver Service Executive Travel, based in , who have joined MWT membership recently.

Silver Service has over 25 years experience and offers executive car services in a selection of luxury vehicles. Airport and luggage transfers, cruise connections, rail and ferry transfers, trips to the Theatre, concert travel, sports events, day hire for private and corporate clients.

If you / your guests are looking for a personal and reliable taxi service, Silver service Executive Travel has a reputation for outstanding customer care and value for money.

https://www.visitmidwales.co.uk/information/product-catch-all/silver-service-executive-travel-p2122031

28/03/2024

We've been fortunate to have so many tourism businesses join membership recently, from new start-ups to well-known and established businesses. Thank you for all your support.

We'll introduce our new members over the next few days, starting with Massage On The Move

Massage on the Move is the massage service that comes to you / your guests. They provide massage and spa treatments in hotels and holiday lets throughout Mid, North and South Wales. Therapists bring a massage table, oils and linen, so all you need to do is relax. Using Neal’s Yard Remedies products.

Find out more: https://www.visitmidwales.co.uk/things-to-do/massage-on-the-move-p2121211

27/03/2024

The Wynnstay Inn, Llansilin on the Wales / England border: Homemade country pub food and 4 letting rooms. We are delighted they have recently joined membership with us!

Check out their Easter egg hunt this Saturday.

Under 10 and like chocolate by any chance?? If so, make sure you get your Mum and Dad or Nain and Taid to come down to the Wynnstay Inn with you on Saturday morning, as we’ve got another Easter Egg hunt planned especially for you!

It’s £2.00 to enter and the Easter Bunny has promised to leave lots of eggs hidden for you to find. At the the end of the hunt, there’ll be drinks of squash in the pub, as we’re sure that Easter Egg hunting will be lots of thirsty work!!

10.00am start.

Ps. Please remember you are not allowed to enter without someone over the age of 18 to look after you.

Happy hunting! 😊

26/03/2024

Please show your support to Beyond Breakout escape rooms in Newtown - a great place to visit in the Easter holidays and any time, in fact!

This is a difficult post to write, but we feel we need to be honest and open. This is the Easter holidays and this is the quietest we have ever been since we opened in January 2020. Since the schools broke up on Friday, we have had one game. It really wasn't worth us switching everything on and turning on the lights. The two of us work very hard, often putting the business before our own families and we absolutely love what we do, but sadly we also know, that this is just not sustainable. So, for Thursday and Friday of this week, you can get 20% off your booking using the code EASTER20. As the saying goes, use us or lose us.

26/03/2024

Do you know someone who would be interested in leading Ecodyfi and the UNESCO Dyfi Biosphere?

Key attributes to include: project management; excellent communication skills; comfortable in both Welsh and English.

Contract: permanent, subject to funding, with a review effective after 12 months.

Click here for full information: https://www.ecodyfi.wales/

Closing date: 10am Thursday 4th April 2024

Interviews: 11th (or 10th) April
Queries: [email protected]

Sefydliad dwyieithog a reolir yn lleol sydd â’i gartref ym Machynlleth yw ecodyfi. Fe’n sefydlwyd ym 1998 ac rydym wrthi’n meithrin ac yn cefnogi economi a chymuned wyrddach ers hynny. Gan mwyaf rydym yn gweithio yn Nyffryn Dyfi ac ardal Biosffer Dyfi UNESCO ond hefyd mewn rhannau eraill o ga...