Our next virtual members' meeting will take place on Tuesday 15th August at 11am.

This is a great way to catch up with the MWT team and your fellow members. We hope to see you there.

As well as updates from us, our guest speaker will be Donna Davies, Employment Liaison Officer for the 'Communities for Work Plus' Programme (CfW+).

'Communities for Work + programme supports individuals to get into work. Working with employment mentors, employees are provided 1-1 mentoring support, tailored to the needs of each individual.'

We've invited Donna to share more about the programme at our next meeting. In the meantime, if you have any job openings, please share them with us or send directly to Donna at donna.davies@powys.gov.uk - even if the vacancies aren't in Powys, Donna can pass the information along to her counterparts in other regions.

Thank you to members who responded to our email about the opportunity to participate in the National Lottery Days Out Campaign. Recap here for attractions / activities / experiences / guided tours.

VisitBritain had an incredible response from consumers, with vouchers being redeemed at a pace far beyond what they would have expected, so much so that the campaign has closed early, and no new businesses can participate in this specific campaign.

It's not too late to be involved in future campaigns. What now, if you missed out this time? The important message from VisitBritain is that businesses should be available on the VisitBritain Shop as an “always-on” mode, in order to be ready to take full advantage of any national and global promotions in the near future.

To find out more talk to our team 01654 702653 or email visitwales@mwtcymru.co.uk

We have added a new category to the Visit Mid Wales website to promote summer special offers and activated categories for Autumn/Winter and Christmas.

How to add your special offer

You can easily add your special offers to our special offers page (they will also appear on your individual business listing), when you log-in.



1. Click 'More' (Left Hand Side)
2. Click 'Special Offers' *(Left Hand Side)
3. Click 'Actions' (Right Hand Side) and select 'Add Special Offer'
4. Add the description of your offer, an image (if you want to), and select the category, e.g. 'Summer special offers', or 'All year round offers'.

The award will be presented to the garden which receives the most online votes by August 31. Please support your fellow MWT member and vote! Good luck, Hergest Croft.

The University of Stirling’s internationally-renowned Dementia Services Development Centre (DSDC) has developed a self-certification scheme to help pub and restaurant owners understand how supportive their environment is for an ageing population and people living with dementia. To find out more, contact DSDC at dementia@stir.ac.uk or go to:

https://www.dementia.stir.ac.uk/newsblog/dementia-friendly-pub-call

The website also has useful guidance for other types of businesses, including a Dementia Aware entry level tool for everyone.

Help your customers and guests make the most of the outdoors safely this summer by promoting the advice available from a variety of sources:

• https://www.adventuresmart.uk/toolkit/
• https://businesswales.gov.wales/news-and-blogs/news/keeping-visitors-and-wales-safe
• https://www.visitsnowdonia.info/beaches-and-coastline
• https://www.visitsnowdonia.info/walking-llyn-and-snowdonia-national-park
• https://snowdonia.gov.wales/visit/plan-your-visit/

You can also help save lives by championing key water safety messages and getting involved in the RNLI local water ambassadors scheme:

• https://rnli.org/support-us/volunteer/volunteering-opportunities/rnli-local-ambassador

Cambrian Mountains Glamping and Camping

Cambrian Mountains Glamping and Camping is situated between the mountains and the sea. As well as providing the tranquility and an opportunity to escape from everyday life, the cottage and glamping pods provide everything from towels to tea spoons. The banks of the river Teifi is only a 5 minutes’ walk away. Camping and Tourers welcome.

Providing guided walks in the Brecon Beacons, and more! Climbing, canyoning and other outdoor activities also available. Further information coming soon. Contact Janine for more details.

Ty Derw B&B is a charming Victorian stone built house in the Dovey Valley,  situated at the southern tip of Snowdonia National Park, an area of outstanding natural beauty. The four guest rooms have been refurbished to a very high standard and all have en-suite bath or shower. Comfortably furnished guest sitting room with TV and DVD. Ample parking and secure storage for motorcycles or bicycles available. Free WiFi Available throughout the building. Breakfast is served at the nearby Brigands Inn.

Mid Wales-based In the Welsh Wind Distillery is championing local barley and advocating a more sustainable approach to production.

02/08/23: National Library at the heart of the National Eisteddfod

01/08/23: Summer school holiday fun at Newtown Textile Museum

31/07/23: New Tourism Management Course at Bangor University

31/07/23: Railway's Welsh Offer approval and Eisteddfod participation

20/07/23: Primary school pupils visit to Ceredigion Museum

17/07/23: Speaker captivates audience at Mid Wales tourism equine holidays business

13/07/23: Successful Coracle Open Day on the Montgomery Canal at Welshpool

11/07/23: Chefs president triumphs at Welsh Veterans Awards

Numerous news releases issued by the Royal Agricultural Society about the Royal Welsh Show over the past month; congratulations for another fantastic show.

20/07/23: Mid Wales finalists compete for coveted farming award with a Net Zero theme

18/07/23: Radio 2 star Sara Cox and dad to judge Royal Welsh Show cattle competition

17/07/23: Have Fun, Take Care and Stay Safe during Royal Welsh Show week

17/07/23: Grand National winner to judge Royal Welsh Supreme Horse Championship

14/07/23: Royal Welsh Show to unveil new mouthwatering Welsh Food Village

Missed our July e-news? Featuring:

• NLDO Campaign
• MWT Provides key input at Wales Visitor Economy Forum
• Scams targeting the hospitality sector
• Business Events: MeetInWales Business Survey

• Welcome new members
• Latest news
• Free Welsh Translation
• Visit Wales latest Tourism Industry update

Visit Wales latest Tourism Industry update including:

• Wanted: latest news and summer offers from attractions across Wales
• Tourism market demand reports: May 2023
• Consultations: Renting homes: bed and breakfast accommodation used for homelessness purposes | Changes to the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 | Statutory licensing scheme for all visitor accommodation providers in Wales 

• Ramblers Cymru: Paths and access questionnaire
• Wales' new 20mph default speed limit
• Business Wales news updates
• And more

Here are the links you need -

Visit Mid Wales and Show me Wales

Adding events to Visit Mid Wales and Show me Wales

Visit Wales

If you haven't already, please make sure you join us on our MWT Cymru Facebook Members Group. This is the fastest way to receive updates as they happen.

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