September 2022

Welcome to your September members' e-news update.


Thank you to everyone who has responded to our Autumn Content Call-Out. If you'd still like to get involved, all the details are here.

New Visit Mid Wales website goes live

There continues to be a lot of work going-on behind the scenes, but we are delighted to say that the new Visit Mid Wales and Show Me Wales websites are now live.


All members will be contacted with log-in details for the new system soon; please bear with us on this. If you require any urgent updates / amends to your listing/s in the meantime, please let us know and we can make them for you.


Here's a re-cap from our previous e-news which answers some frequently asked questions. If your question is not covered, please do not hesitate to get in touch.


Zoe is also working on an e-update (coming soon!) about how to be bookable on the new websites; please keep an eye out for this, and note our first free webinar (details below) with an online booking provider.

Reminder: MWT members' meeting 7th September

Our next online members' meeting will take place tomorrow, Wednesday 7th September at 11am, and we're excited to show you the new www.visitmidwales.co.uk


Meetings last approximately an hour and are a great way to catch up with Val and the team at MWT, and your fellow members.

Register Here - All members welcome

Ceredigion County Council's Draft Strategy

Members in Ceredigion, have your say on the Consultation on Ceredigion County Council's Draft Corporate Strategy 2022-27, open until 30 September 2022.

Have your say

Free Digital Support

Visit Wales and Superfast Business Wales have joined forces to help hospitality and tourism businesses in Wales get all the digital support they might need.

Watch to find out more

Al fresco dining boost for businesses

Temporary changes, brought in to help pubs, cafes and restaurants take advantage of the warm weather and operate outside, are extended and will be made permanent next year.


Temporary changes brought in during COVID-19 which make it quicker, easier and cheaper for business to get a licence to serve food and drink on pavements and pedestrianised roads have been extended.


The extension will continue until the changes are made permanent in the spring.

Workshops & Masterclasses Sept 2022

View dates & details & book online

Welsh Breakfast Inspiration

13 September, 2pm


Create a Local Eating Experience 15 September, 2pm


Menu Refresh

20 September, 11am 


Christmas Afternoon Tea and Drinks

28 September, 11am

NPTC - free courses for Autumn 2022 

A variety of free part-time courses are available during the Autumn term at NPTC Group of Colleges, School of Catering, Hospitality, Agriculture and Horticulture. e.g. L1 Hospitality Skills, L2 Customer Service, Vegan & Sustainable Cookery.


Contact sue.lloyd-jones@nptcgroup.ac.uk. martin.watkin@nptcgroup.ac.uk or paul.pearce@nptcgroup.ac.uk

Latest Mid Wales News & Press Releases

Love2Stay Mid Wales

£7.5 million luxury glamping resort opens in Mid Wales

A multi-million pound, luxury glamping resort focused on the health and wellbeing of its ‘staycationing’ guests has opened its doors, overlooking the picturesque upper Severn Valley at Caersws, near Newtown.

Llety Cariad, Plas Robin Rural Retreats

Mid Wales luxury holiday homes couple seeing stars after ultimate grading

Huge congratulations to David & Carol Parry at Plas Robin Rural Retreats.


Their recently completed holiday home 'Llety Cariad' in Llandyssil, near Montgomery, has been awarded a highly coveted 'Six Star' grading. It’s one of only 37 holiday homes in the UK from Sykes Cottages’ portfolio of more than 20,000 properties to achieve this grading.


First Minister Mark Drakeford with Stuart Owen from Open Newtown 

First Minister describes Hafan Yr Afon as a “landmark” building for Newtown

First Minister Mark Drakeford praised a new community and visitor centre and the enthusiasm and commitment of the people behind it during a visit to Newtown on Tuesday.

05/09/22: New Zealand Driver wins 2022 Get Connected Rali Ceredigion


02/09/22: Cardi Bay Vodka stars at the prestigious Global Vodka Masters 2022 Awards


02/09/22: One-off exhibition opens at Powis Castle for Autumn


30/08/22: Autumnal walks & waterfalls in Southern Snowdonia


29/08/22: Food historian cooking up exciting plans for Hafan Yr Afon opening


22/08/22: ​Apprentices to serve up casual dining experience as restaurant reopens


19/08/22: Award-winning film comes home to Rhayader for screening


10/08/22: World’s first preserved railway celebrates major contribution by women


04/08/22: ​West Wales spirits brand launches Cardi Bay Vodka at Royal Welsh Show


04/08/22: Mid Wales rally becomes the UK’s first to offset carbon emissions


03/08/22: Some of the world’s finest musicians heading to Gŵyl Machynlleth Festival 


03/08/22: Second ‘Awdry Extravaganza’ a huge success at Talyllyn Railway

Recent Updates

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  • MWT Members' Meeting
  • New Events Strategy for Wales
  • Employment & Skills Survey
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