Article written by Gay Roberts from Llanidloes:

"Pen Cambria is a magazine, the broad aim of which is devoted to everything connected with the history, heritage and the traditional and contemporary culture of Mid-Wales.

Llanidloes-based, the area covered at the moment extends through the valleys of the Hafren and the Wye, i.e. Montgomeryshire and Radnorshire as far south as Builth Wells.

One of the main features of Pen Cambria is detailed reporting from the Arwystli Society of Llanidloes. This is a cultural society with a very similar agenda, arranging outings and events with speakers who are both knowledgeable and entertaining with their presentations and talks, which are greatly enjoyed by the members.

The work of local authors and researchers is especially welcome and there is a section devoted to fiction by Mid Wales writers. New writers are particularly encouraged.

Buildings and other places of interest feature prominently with a look at the architecture and the history of an individual building in each issue. Many interesting people or people with interesting lives live in or come from Mid Wales and these also feature strongly in the magazine.

Pen Cambria is word-based, non-glossy and black and white, although bearing these features in mind, illustrations may be included to enhance the text. All in all, it is a magazine aimed at people who like a good read.

It is currently a non-profit making magazine with no advertising and is available for £4.50 in certain shops or by subscription at £18 per year, covering the cost of production and postage.

Anyone may submit an article. They can be about historical events, cultural traditions, folklore, biography, buildings, locations, places of interest, anything and everything that is of cultural interest to the people of Mid Wales.You do not need to be a university graduate or a veteran writer or researcher, just someone who knows their subject and is keen to write about it."

For full details of submission or subscription please contact me using the details below. To submit an article, send a synopsis or a typescript to the Editor, Pen Cambria, Cilhaul, Tylwch, Llanidloes, Powys, SY18 6QX"

Article by Gay Roberts.