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Caravan park passes to new ownership after 40 years A couple are looking forward to retirement after selling their caravan park which has been part of their family for more than 40 years. Glyn and Marian Roberts ran Pentre Ucha Caravan Park,
Artists visit Afonwen
in Penybontfawr, near to the Snowdonia National
Afonwen Craft & Antique Centre is pleased to be welcoming
1970s. The couple took on the ownership in 2003,
visiting craft artists back this July. On the 3rd and 4th Lisa from
before which it was operated by Glyn’s brother after
Angel Wings Holistic Gifts will be available to chat about the
their father passed away in 1983. Stewart Smith,
health benefits of many different stones. The 8th and 9th will
a commercial property lawyer at Lanyon Bowdler,
see Jackie at Jewels (pictured) making her handmade jewellery,
which has offices in Conwy and works with clients
while local artist Thelma Evans will be in residence on the 10th
across North and Mid Wales, said the caravan park
and 11th. Sandra Roberts from Eco Silver Jewellery will be at
had been a labour of love for the Roberts family.
Afonwen on the 15th and 16th, closely followed by Marie from
“Glyn’s father created the caravan park in the late
Earth Deva on the 17th and 18th. Wednesday 21st and Thursday
1970s and it has been owned and operated by the
22nd will see Elaine from Cherry Bea and Liz visit the centre
Roberts family ever since,” he explained. “Mr and
– Elaine makes beautiful jewellery, and knits cute little outfits
Mrs Roberts decided to sell the site as they were
for teddy bears, while Liz makes lovely bags, aprons, and peg
keen to enjoy their well-earned retirement, and
bags, plus some fabric covered organisers and sewing kits. Both
it has been taken on by Davies Homes & Leisure
ladies are able to take commissions, or chat about any of your
Ltd, owned by Steven Davies, who actually lives in
own ideas. Memory Bears by Margaret Sutherland & Marie Peck
Llanfyllin, the same town as Mr and Mrs Roberts. It
will be there on the 23rd, and on the 24th and 25th Liz from
is very much intended that the caravan park will
Femme Fatale will be making her wonderful bags in the new
remain as an independent, family-run business,
seasons colours and fabrics. The Crafty Sisters return with their
and we would like to wish them every success in
fabulous handmade jewellery, tote bags, and handmade cards on
the future.” Pentre Ucha Caravan Park includes 67
Thursday 29th, while Debbie from Styler Art and Crafts will be
static caravan pitches along with a three-bedroom
there on the 31st and 1st August.
holiday cottage next to the site.
afonwen.co.uk
www.lblaw.co.uk
Park, which was created by Glyn’s father in the late
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