New centre puts spotlight on Hywel Dda
A state-of-the art centre is educating people about the ancient laws of Hywel Dda and his links with Carmarthenshire. Residents, schoolchildren and visitors are learning about the native Welsh ruler and the development of his Welsh laws. Canolfan Hywel Dda in Whitland has been transformed into a hi-tech attraction, in a bid to encourage more visitors. The site was set up by volunteers 25 years ago but has struggled to reach a large audience because of a lack of facilities. Now with grant funding and the support of Carmarthenshire County Council it has seen a steady rise in visitor numbers, and strong links have been forged with other attractions in the area. The centre has secured grants of £15,370 from the Sustainable Communities Developing Identity and Distinctiveness Project, as part of the Rural Development Plan for Wales 2007-2013, which is funded by the Welsh Assembly Government and the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development. Regeneration chiefs have visited the site to...