Following the statement made by NRW on 6th November that their board have taken the decision to no longer offer catering and retail at their visitor centres, a further update has now been issued on NRW’s social media, confirming that a series of public meetings will be held to update the communities associated with each centre. 

A post on Facebook stated the following:

“Following a decision by our board we will no longer run catering and retail operations at our visitor centres.
 
We know that this will be disappointing to many people.
 
 All our paths, trails, car park, play area and toilet facilities will remain open.
 
 The decision was made in response to the extremely tight funding situation we and other public bodies face.
 
Our priority now is to support those affected during this difficult transition period.
 
We are holding public meetings to explore how the facilities can be best used in the future.”

The post went on to provide the following information about the events…

“We are holding three public meetings to update communities on the future of Bwlch Nant yr Arian, Ynyslas and Coed y Brenin visitor centres.

Following a decision by our board earlier in November, we will no longer run catering and retail operations at these sites.

All our paths, trails, car park, play area and toilet facilities will remain open.
We are now actively engaging with local businesses and community groups to seek partners to run the catering and retail services.

The meetings will be held at:

Borth Community Hall, High Street, Borth, SY24 5LH, November 25 starting at 7pm.

Neuadd Penllwyn Capel Bangor, Aberystwyth, SY23 3LS, November 26 starting at 6.30 pm.

Ganllwyd Village Hall, Llanfar, Y Lli, Ganllwyd, LL40 2TF, November 27 starting at 6.30pm.

No booking is necessary but please be aware venues may reach capacity.
Further details of the format of the meetings will be issued soon.”

– Natural Resources Wales