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The National Trust’s Dolaucothi Goldmines have been busy installing new interpretation panels, audio guides and video material to promote the historical significance of the site and encourage exploration of the estate. Site Manager, Steve Thomas said: “These developments will add to the visitor experience and add to the emotional impact by revealing the individual stories of miners. “The innovative use of conventional and digital technologies has enhanced the fascinating history of Dolaucothi Gold Mines and will make a visit to the mine even more interesting.” Dolaucothi received funding from RDP Sir Gâr’s Landscape and Heritage Grant for their improvement project. The Landscape and Heritage grant, delivered by Carmarthenshire County Council’s Tywi Centre, aims to support projects that promote the area’s cultural distinctiveness. It is funded by the Rural Development Plan for Wales 2007 -2013 which is funded by the Welsh Government and European Agricultural Fund for Rural De...

A new Training and Mediation centre has been built at a Carmarthenshire farm to serve the agricultural community. Two derelict barns at Henllan Farm, Pumsaint, have been transformed by Agri Advisor solicitors into office accommodation, conferencing and mediation facilities, with an RDP Sir Gâr Redundant Rural Buildings Grant. The total project costs were around £250,000 and the Agri Advisors received a grant of £123,133.25 towards the eligible costs through the Redundant Rural Buildings Grant scheme. These facilities will also be available for hire by other organisations and individuals. The architect is Martin Watts and the main contractors are Randell and Janes. Agri Advisor Solicitors is a legal practice set up by Dr Nerys Llewelyn Jones in October 2011 offering specialist legal advice to farmers and landowners, covering regulation, tenancies, land disputes, adverse possession, judicial review, CAP, nuisance and pollution issues and environmental matters. They also have a med...