Green Flag for Gelli Aur

Gelli Aur Country Park is flying the Green Flag for its high standards and stunning views.
The Green Flag Awards, organized by Keep Britain Tidy, GreenSpace and BTCV, recognise and reward the best parks in the country.
The council-managed Gelli Aur Country Park impressed judges with its well managed green space, signage and amenities.
The award was presented to grounds maintenance manager Paul Murray and assistant manager Gerwyn Thomas who work for the council’s Street Scene division and park senior ranger Mike Smith by TV presenter Michaela Strachan at a special ceremony at the Pavilion Theatre in Bournemouth.
Now the flag is flying at Gelli Aur’s visitor centre for all to see.
Council chairman Councillor Tyssul Evans who attended the special flag-raising ceremony said: “Gelli Aur is set in 60 acres of wooded parkland surrounding a magnificent country mansion house with commanding views across the beautiful Tywi Valley.
“There is lots to see and do including fabulous nature trails, a deer park, an arboretum and terrace gardens as well as avisitor centre and cafeteria, exhibitions and displays, plus a children's play area.
“It is also steeped in history as Gelli Aur was once the home of the Vaughan and Cawdor families who were important landowners in the area.
“I am delighted Gelli Aur has been recognised with this award, it really is one of Carmarthenshire’s treasures.”

CAPTION: (From left) County councillor for Llanfihangell-Aberbythych Rhys Davies, Mel ab Owain of The Green Flag Wales, council head of leisure Ian Jones, chairman of Gelli Aur League of friends Chris Horne, council chairman Councillor Tyssul Evans, Dr Lindsey Davidson of Gelli Aur League of Friends, seasonal ranger Luke Tippin, catering director at Gelli Aur Alan Hendry, senior ranger Mike Smith, parks manager Neil Perry, community councillor Kathryn Horne and Wynne Davies of Gelli Aur League of Friends.
Picture: Jeff Connell.

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