Dryslwyn Post Office a success story
A Carmarthenshire Post Office is going from strength to strength after a mini army of volunteers joined forces to save it from closure. In 2009, Dryslwyn store was under threat of being lost to its community until residents rallied around to keep it going. Four years on, the not-for-profit store - which also serves as an internet café, tearoom, grocery store and off licence - is thriving. The venture, supported Carmarthenshire County Council, is part of the Carmarthenshire Community Challenge. The scheme urges communities to develop their own local projects to promote sustainability and help reduce their impact on the planet. The idea is that everyone can help make a difference to the area they live in, and that simple lifestyle changes can make a big impact. Executive Board Member for Environment, Cllr Jim Jones, said: “The store is a real community resource providing local people with a range of amenities and reducing rural isolation, meaning they don’t need to travel to access vita...