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Talking about the Tywi: Jane Carter & Sarah Fox Bring the Valley’s Past to Life
As part of the RDCA’s “Talking about the Tywi” programme, residents gathered at the Royal Oak, Rhandirmwyn, on Thursday 14 May 2026 to hear Jane

First recording of new play by local author: “Alice in Plunderland”
A new play that aims to highlight the travesty of wind turbines and pylons devastating the Welsh countryside has just released its first recording on

Taking about the Tywi: RSPB Gwenffrwd Dinas
The RDCA’s “Talking about the Tywi” programme delivered another well‑received evening on Thursday 16 April 2026, as community members gathered at the Royal Oak, Rhandirmwyn,

Programme :Talking about the Tywi
A programme of talks celebrating the life, history, and character of the Tywi Valley Talking about the Tywi is a new community-led series

Nant y Bai: Wales Metal Mines Programme – update
We have received the following communication from Adam Bateman, the Stakeholder Engagement Manager at the Wales Metal Mines Programme: Hi Cellan and Ian, I


Bike park planning application refused
The Carmarthenshire County Council planning officer has refused the application to develop an off road bike park at the old lead mine at Nant y

Standing Up for Wales With a New Pantomime Project
A new community theatre initiative is being launched in Llandovery to raise awareness of the large‑scale energy developments proposed across Wales, including 230‑metre wind turbines,

Poll: adding an “Items for sale” feature
A number of local residents have asked about whether a new “Items for Sale” feature could be added to the RDCA website Given that there

Talking about the Tywi – The Romans
On the particularly stormy Thursday evening of 12 March 2026, the RDCA was honoured to have archaeologist Ken Murphy from Heneb present the first talk

St.Davids Day twmpath – great music and a fun night
There was much fun, good music, and some very dodgy dancing going on at the Royal Oak on St.Davids Day, as Celtic folk band “Allan

RDCA – community events survey
Each year the RDCA runs a “Community Events” online survey to help set the agenda for what social events the committee should be focusing on
Events
Talk: Take a closer Look, and how to get involved locally
Talk: Dark Skies and the Cambrians
Talk: Rebecca and her Daughters - Midnight Justice in Carmarthenshire
