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Historical Background

Nant Gwrtheyrn was an abandoned village in the 1970s following the closure of the quarries. The redundant houses, offices, chapel and shops constructed during the quarry’s heyday between 1860 and 1920,when over 2,000 men worked the granite, had fallen into rack and ruin.

Establishing a Trust

The Nant Gwrtheyrn Trust, a registered charity was formed through the energies of Dr Carl Clowes, the local GP and others and eventually they bought the village and set about renovating the old buildings and developed a centre to teach Welsh to adults which also attracted other groups to enjoy the unique ambience of this peaceful valley.

Recent developments

Between 2007 and 2010 a £5m renovation of the listed village at Nant Gwrtheyrn was realised through grant aid principally from the:

·         European Commission

·         The Welsh Assembly Government

·         The Heritage Lottery Fund

This grant aid has helped to establish a unique residential centre and day visitor attraction at Nant Gwrtheyrn. This appeals to a range of visitors for events such as weddings, conferences as well as the year long programme of Welsh language courses.

Nant Gwrtheyrn continues to be managed by the Nant Gwrtheyrn Trust and is a charity and company limited by guarantee.

Directors

The Nant Gwrtheyrn Trust has up to 11 Directors who are volunteers and meet on a quarterly basis to review the activities of the organisation.