Culture communities and things to do

Llandre Heritage: website on the history, the walking paths and the environment of the area, as well as information about the charity's projects. Also a searchable database of the baptism, marriage and burial records of the parish church.

Civic Societies-

Aberystwyth :website with events, meeting, information and contact details.

Machynlleth :website with history, buildings and links

Edible Mach Maethlon

A community-led project that grows edible crops around Machynlleth. Connecting people with local food, sustainability and engaging skill development. Volunteers are the backbone of Edible Mach Maethlon, designing, building and maintaining edible sites around Machynlleth. For more information click here.

Merched y Wawr

A voluntary non-political organisation for women in Wales in Welsh to support women's issues and to promote culture, education and the arts. (links provide information about the group)

Aberdyfi; Aberystwyth; Bro Ddyfi; Corris a’r Cylch; Dinas Mawddwy; Dolgellau; Genaur-glyn; Glyndwr;

Bro Cyfeiliog; Pennal; Penrhyn-coch; Rhyd-y-pennau; Talybont; Tywyn

Women's Institute

Like the Merched y Wawr but groups meet in English. (links provide programme, contact and information)

Aberystwyth (WaunFawr); Aberangell; Brithdir; Borth; Capel Bangor; Eglwysfach; Taliesin; Penrhyncoch; Rhydypennau; Tywyn; Llanbrynmair

Community

There is a lot going on in the Dyfi Valley and you can get involved. Whether you are in need of advice or support or would like to volunteer your time, there is a community waiting to hear from you.

Advice and Support

Community Connectors - assist people, families and carers to access services that benefit their health and well-being and enable people to live as independently as possible, such as after an illness. Details of those who cover the Dyfi Biosphere area;

Sioned Jones Pritchard - Bro Ddyfi - Phone: 01597 828649 Email: community.connectors@pavo.org.uk

Sam Henley - North Ceredigion - Phone: 01545574200 Email: porthygymuned@ceredigion.gov.uk

Angharad ap Iorwerth - South Merionethshire - Phone: 01341 424539 Email: Angharad@acgm.co.uk

Advice Mid Wales - offering a helping hand with the problems and complexities of everyday life.

Credu - supports adult and young carers and their families.

Dewis Wales - information or advice about your well-being or how you can help somebody else.

Volunteer

Communtity Action Machynlleth and District (CAMAD) - a hub for voluntary opportunities that provide much-needed community support in the area. Working in partnership with local and national charities we aim to nurture a strong, healthy and inclusive community.