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Kathryn from Machynlleth
I moved to Machynlleth five years ago following many holidays spent here. My Father was originally from Mid Wales.Since I moved here I have felt isolated and unwelcome. Despite every effort to mix and fit in with the community I go from week to week never speaking to another human being. The local people say a friendly good morning but other than that I have been forced to become a total miserable loner.I have finally given up trying to fit in and am planning to move back to where I came from as I cannot stand the isolation I feel in this town anymore.Machynlleth seems to have two social groups, the locals,who have always lived here and have a very strong bond, and the incomers who are usually Southerners who think of nothing but themselves, and appear to think they are superior to the locals!I being Welsh, but from a different part of Wales don't fit in with either of these groups so am not welcome here.I cannot wait, and now just spend my days longing for the day I drive out of this horrid hostile town, and one thing is for sure, I never want to set foot in it again.I have lived in many parts of Wales all my life, but never have I lived in such an unfriendly town.
Tue Nov 10 07:56:13 2009
Sandra Muir (nee Morgan)
My grandmother Jean Margaret Hughes was born in Machynlleth in 1900 known to have a brother.She married Thomas Morgan went to hay on wye but did return as my father was born in Machynlleth in 1926. Know nothing about my nan really, know she went to france during ww1.does anyone know anything of her or her family as we are stuck and can't continue family tree.any info welcome thanks.
Mon Aug 17 11:37:08 2009
Sali Putt, Stoke On Trent
message to John Michael Creber , W.YorksHi, just wanted to get in touch with you because my nain (Betty Putt) was your mothers best friend. My auntie Glynis, uncle steve, cousin katie and nain all went to Portagul to visit your mum. Hope you get back in touch, would be brilliant. Marc Brame:Thanks. Managed to find out what clodge diggers were, and to get my dad to write back to you. Is New Zealand nice, i've always wanted to go?Sali
Wed Jul 8 11:13:30 2009
Des Robs, Mach
Machynlleth is a briliant place to live.Although we do need more stuff to do in mach and machynlleth are the best footy team ever up they go agen
Tue Jul 7 10:00:53 2009
John Putt
Marc Brame? I always thought it was Mark? Are you getting posh mush or what? Well how are you? Sali, my middle daughter, told me about the my town Mach message from you. So I am doing as I am told and posting a message. Living in Nantwich, Cheshire - that's a bit posh mush! Working in Holywell, Flintshire. Look forward to hearing from you. JP
Wed Jul 1 10:08:27 2009
Marc Brame
Sali , i carnt answer your question but im a friend of your dads, i lived in 48 cae crwn and grew up with him , i knew your nain and taid , lovely ppl ,can you say hi to your dad for me havnt see him in yrs and glynis to next time you see her plz , me and your dad were the clodge diggers and the older cae crwn boys were the dam builders ,it was me your dad howard davies and martin morgan were the workers and the older brothers were the masters well thats what they thought anyway lol ok good luck in finding out what you need cheers marc in masterton, new zealand
Thu Jun 25 20:25:34 2009
Sali Putt
Mach's great. My nain and taid lived there. I was wondering does anyone know of a Davies family, one was John David Davies,who played for Mach football club? He is my great grandad and I know very little about his family. Or does anyone know where I could find the information?Thanks
Wed Jun 17 14:33:54 2009
Sali, Stole on Trent
I was wondering whether anyone knows about a John David Davies or 'Basham' who played for Machynlleth football team in the 1920's-30's. I would like to know whether anyone knew his family/who his parents/siblings were. I believe he is my great-grandad.
Wed Jun 17 11:06:52 2009
Elsie Chapman
My husband and I have recently inherited a grandfather clock made by D Humphry of Machynlleth. Can you help us with any information about this clock maker?
Thu May 7 10:46:43 2009
Mark Brame , Masterton ,New Zealand
Grew up in Mach. Left when I was about 26. Lived in NZ now for 16 yrs. I lease a dairy farm love it here. Love going back to see the family and rugby boys. im back in april 09...
Thu Feb 12 10:13:38 2009
Saragh Blackhurst from East Molesey, Surrey
I loved going to Machnylleth, especially the Quarry Cafe, on my way to uni at Aberystwyth. There was a fabulous clothes/ ethnic goods shop on the corner near the clock tower. Does anyone know if it's still there?
Tue Feb 3 15:59:44 2009
Mary Aufdenkamp from Machynlleth
I think mac is ok.It is a bit boring thou.As i come from city.
Mon Jan 26 09:58:26 2009
Femke Aufdenkamp From Machynlleth
I think that machynlleth is a great place to live!But i think they should have more things to do for children.
Mon Dec 29 10:34:05 2008
John Michael Creber , W.Yorks
I spent virtually all of my school holidaysin Mach through the late 50s and 60s at myNain and Taids house..'Newlyn'opposite thehospital.My grandparents were Willy and Margaret Breese and my uncle Billy used todrive steam trains and occasionally I wentin the cabin on trips to Aberystwyth.My Mum(Marion) and myself were always musical andI used to play my guitar and sing to the patients in the hospital as a kid..I alsoused to sing in the 'Institute'I used to play on the mountains/in the Plas and fish in the Dovey,so many happy memories !Am planning a weekend stay soon and as I'vegrown older felt more rooted here.
Wed Nov 5 10:50:11 2008
Liz Opperman (Fleming)
Moved away at the age of 20 came back 12 years ago to a very different Machynlleth but there is no place like home even with the changes.
Thu Oct 2 15:05:44 2008
Chris Madsen nee Jones ex 43 Plas Isaf
I visited Machynlleth recently and thought it was a lovely place ,it reminded me of Llangollen ,I loved the clock tower ,the Owain Glyndwr connection etc .
Mon Sep 8 09:40:45 2008
Eric Smith from Georgetown, Texas, Usa.
I was the last evacuee in Mach (1939- 1948). Tich Smith. Anyone remember me? John Parsons (Corris)- I remember how kind you were to me. I can never pay you back for your friendship, though I still owe you 5 shillings.
Wed Jul 9 15:01:38 2008
Rebecca from Machynlleth
I have lived in machynlleth for 12 years and it's been good a bit!I have made loads of friends and my cousin Kirsty lives in mach too and we are in the same class. Machynlleth is a really good town although we could us some more shops and stuff to do.
Thu May 22 14:10:06 2008
Hannah from Mach
Mach is a great place to live. There are loads of things to do. And I have loadz of Friends
Thu May 22 14:09:13 2008
Neil , Machynlleth
Yes Celtica has closed down im afraid to say Peter.The building is still in use by the town council though.
Fri Apr 11 11:06:04 2008
Siobhan Thomas
To the person who replied to me:Yes I do have a brother named Callum. May I ask how you know this?
Wed Apr 9 09:17:11 2008
Peter Williams from Newark Delaware USA
I can't find anything about Celtica. Has it closed? if so, when? (I need this information for my book)
Wed Mar 5 09:15:01 2008
Jazmin, Machynlleth
I like living here even though there isn't much to do. I have lots of friedns here and the people are nice.
Thu Feb 28 13:45:38 2008
Jo Kelly Norfolk, England
I have never been to Mach but somehow I feel that I must lived there in another life. I have it constantly in my mind, the way of life, the people, the locality. I would love to be able to share it "real time" but I feel I have left it too late. Oh Mach how I love you from afar!
Tue Feb 19 17:15:07 2008
Gill, Machynlleth
I have recently moved to the area and totally love it. However, I'm shocked to see on the surface how "unhorsey" it is and have had real trouble in finding details of decent equestrian services, farrier, hay & straw merchants, equine dentists, etc. I am therefore compiling a website where people who move to the area, or who are already here, can instantly find out who's who in the equestrian field. If anyone wishes to have their details added whether you are a vet, trainer, feed merchant, tack supplier, etc., or if you have an event you wish to publicise or even just want someone to hack out with, please let me know and I'd be happy to add your details (all for free!). Come on, let's make Mach more horse friendly!
Mon Feb 4 13:28:59 2008
Phil Jenkins, Machynlleth
Being born in Corris moved to Machynlleth at a young age. Settled down got married to my wife Glenda, lived in Vane Hall Place with Glenda, Tansy, Sally. Not the the same place it was 10 years ago lot of shops now closed if you require a good food shop you need to go to Aberystwyth, Newtown or further afield. Nice quiet place to live stunning scenery, locals are friendly and very helpful. Owain Glyndwr parliament houses where the first parliament in Wales was held sould be recognised more and put to more use on the history of the town.
Wed Jan 30 15:37:44 2008
Machynlleth
To Siobhan Thomas, do u have a brother named Callum?
Wed Jan 30 09:42:48 2008
Eileen Holt from Pembrokeshire
Moved to Pembrokeshire 12 years ago, I have 3 sons, the eldest being born in Machynlleth. Love going back to Machynlleth catching up with 'OLD' friends [penguin] etc. My 2 youngest sons enjoy going to Machynlleth visiting their grandparents, aunties, uncles and cousins. Have just become a grandmother and cannot wait to take my little grandson there, Machynlleth will always be special to me,it will always be HOME.
Tue Jan 22 09:15:47 2008
Jamie from Mach
Mach needs something for kids because there is nothing for us
Mon Jan 21 08:30:48 2008
Siobhan Thomas
Would anyone out there be able to give me some information about family i have in mach?
Thu Jan 17 15:05:36 2008
Margaret Coulthard
Is there anyone out there who knows any relatives ( Lloyd) who used to live in no 5 Magnola Villas.long lost family.
Wed Jan 2 09:43:17 2008
Michael Steer
We visited beautiful Machynlleth in October (07)and spent the day with John Per Davies and his wife Mairlynne. John and I had attended St Luke's College in Exeter together in the 1950's and had gone into careers as PE teachers. John had come to Mach straight from College- loved it so much that he's never left and I could see why. The town is packed with interest and the people are very friendly. The surrounding countryside can't be excelled for beauty. It was a day I'll never forget.
Mon Nov 19 08:33:35 2007
Barrie Mcauley, Australia (gold coast)
Grew up in Mach moved about 10years ago, travelled a lot, it's still the best place to be, lovely countryside, get homesick quite often.
Tue Oct 2 08:13:09 2007
Mary Duckett, Larkhall, Scotland
I laughed at Annie Breese's comment but Mach must be like anywhere else I have ever been 'you have to travel to get there' though I do like visiting Machynlleth very much been doing so for 37 years. Will be there in the summer for Megans 70th birthday.
Tue May 29 16:34:20 2007
Glynis, Penegoes
Pity people have to go away or be from away to appreciate what they have here. I have lived here 4 years and remember queueing for an hour to park in Chester to shop at the "lovely" shops. Paying £10 for the day's parking, buying an outfit I knew I would see over and over again on others from the big chain stores. Then hurrying to be away by mid afternoon because the young men, drunk and rowdy and the beggers who approached me hassling for cash spoilt my day. The last stabbing in Chester and the hour long queue on top of my journey to work finished me off and I had lived there all my life! If only I could get work down here I would be completely happy. If you need more to do shout out and make it happen, contact people, get a big voice but beware, make sure the things you want to do don't start more problems.
Sun May 27 19:23:41 2007
Mathew Edwards, Bryn y Gog
I've lived in mach all my life and its starting to get boring...
Sun May 20 15:28:28 2007
John France, Oakville, Canada
Born at Churchstoke, Montgomeryshire, we spent the happiest year of our lives at Ceinws, just outside Mach. It is a delightful town, full of genuine, happy people, the one place in this world you can count on always being welcome. We are old now and many of our friends have passed on but some still remain. Here's to Stan and Helen Roberts of Cae Crwn and all the other wonderful people of Mach.
Mon May 7 10:19:56 2007
Caroline Rogers-Forge, Machynlleth originally Oswe
We have now lived here 4 years this month and we all love it here it really is home.My boys have the freedom I had as a child and there is not many places left where you feel happy to give your cildren that freedom. We have found Ysgol Gynradd Machynlleth very good and things are improving apparantly at secondary school too.Now have twins born here much to my husbands delight as he has 2 welsh boys!
Sun Mar 18 13:07:23 2007
Tim Mcgaw from Tasmania
I lived in mach for about 5 months (i had even managed to pronounce it correctly).... i loved every thing about the place ... except perhaps the weather!! i miss it dearly .. and one day i will return for another visit.
Sun Jan 7 20:11:12 2007
Nia
I think the name of lady in the B and B in Heol Powys was Mrs Fleming! I live in her house now and my Dad works for BT. Dai Humphreys
Mon Nov 27 09:51:17 2006
Cherie Harris, North Carolina, USA
My roots on my paternal grandfather's side go back to Mach - some day I want to come find the gravestones of my ancestors who are buried there. My Welsh roots are strong, as my paternal grandmother was a Lloyd. I love the descriptions of the town - small, friendly - I even like the idea of having nothing to do! That's comical - there is always something to do, everywhere. :)
Tue Jan 24 19:01:54 2006
Catherine
All this may be fine and dandy, but you try living on the Bryn-Y-Gog estate, or as I like to call it 'Bryn-Y-Ghetto' then see if you find it so wonderful...Apart from that Machynlleth is a very pleasant town, all my friends are here and for that I am pleased to be here, but as for anything else, everything new the town gets is either vandalized or rubbished...Maybe when this problem is sorted out, Machynlleth can go back to being the clean, pleasant town it once was.
Thu Dec 8 03:26:40 2005
Meilir from Aberhosan
Gwd place to go out for a pint and do a bit of singing in the pub.
Wed Oct 19 17:56:48 2005
Rosemary Fletcher, Aberystwyth.
I was born close to Machynlleth and spent 18 wonderful years there. Friends and community spirit was strong. Long may it remain that way. If you have not yet visited the town and its locality, do so very soon.
Mon Jul 25 09:16:53 2005
Ilya Day from Corris
I think that Machynlleth is a very nice town. It is quiet but far away from big cities. Not many shops, no Macdonalds, no museums.
Thu Jul 14 12:31:48 2005
Sean from Machynlleth
I've lived in Machynlleth all my life (13 years in total) and I've never seen a better veiw anywere else. I'm lucky enough to live close to all the mountins. I take my dog for a walk as often as I can. Nothing ever bad happens here. Machynlleth is a quiet town but I would recomend it for people with kids or people who just want to get away from city life. Primary Schools and Secondary are great here. I will probaly move when I go to college but I will always come back to see the view or just to get away. Mach is truly a magnificent place to live.
Thu Jul 14 12:30:22 2005
Kyle from Machynlleth
There's not much to do but it is a good place to live. The pubs are nice and friendly.
Thu Jul 14 10:51:22 2005
Ryan - Machynlleth
Machynlleth is a great place to be when activites are on. There are such good sports (e.g football/tennis/basketball/rugby) and there are various choices of places to go. You would like to live in Machynlleth!
Thu Jul 14 10:38:10 2005
Annalee from Machynlleth
I think Machynlleth is a good friendly and quiet town. I like the market (the toy stall and the sweet stall) on a Wednesday. There are lots of walks here.
Thu Jul 14 10:25:23 2005
Thomas from Machynlleth
I like machynlleth because all my friends and family live there and even though it is a small town, there is plenty to do. But there is one thing - we have a skate park but there is no ramps in it. We would love ramps! In Bro Ddyfi leasure centre, we would love to have a wave pool and more and bigger water slides there.
Thu Jul 14 10:25:10 2005
Robert from Machynlleth
Mach is an amazing place. It's so beautiful, especially from the mountain tops. The people here are so friendly and helpful too.
Mon Jul 11 14:54:31 2005
Ryan from Mach
I have just moved here but it's a decent enough place, full of nice people. Walk up a mountain and look at the stunning scenery and the lowflying planes or sit in a pub and have a few pints. The leisure centre has loads to do, from swimming to a fitness suite. Mach is the best place in Wales.
Mon Jul 11 14:54:22 2005
Nia
Arbennig (special), would't want to live anywhere else.
Tue Jun 28 16:21:36 2005
Janie, Llanelli
Was I seeing things today when I drove through Machynlleth?
A bloke on a bicycle came towards me with a huge Bald Eagle perched on his shoulder, claws gripping tight, wings spread - an awesome sight, I nearly crashed the car!
Sun Jun 26 22:11:49 2005
Hugh Gibbon from Sheppey
It is such a long time since I was there, I now confuse it with Dolgellau, they're both towns with grey stone buildings, a river, mountains, spectacular surroundings. People who can get there are privileged.
Fri Jan 14 21:23:33 2005
J Wilding from Hessle, East Yorkshire
My opinion may not count, because I have never spent more than two weeks at a time in Machynlleth. However, if you add up all of the time that I have spent in the area, in my whole life so far, it comes to ten months, so I might be qualified for this section.
I think that Machynlleth is a great town, due to it's proximity to both the mountains and river estuary. I'm a TV producer for BBCi Spark on Kingston Interactive Television, in Hull, and I plan to get some great footage for a new documentary on the local tourism industry when I come by in a week's time.
I got some great photos of Dylife Gorge last year, and I hope to again. Mach and the local area are great.
Sat Aug 14 11:52:18 2004
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