your comments
Yazmin Kowkmaz
i quite like rhayader, seeing as it has such a lovely view!
Fri Jun 26 15:13:32 2009
Sandra Lynch, Cruz, Houston, Texas
I was born and raised in rhayder,a pretty place, dull, boring, nosey people,could not wait to leave this place.
Sun Mar 1 19:47:16 2009
Lizzie Furneaux
The jewel of Powys. One of the last few unspoilt places on earth. Safe for children to ramble, cycle, ride their ponies and camp. Dont forget the pony trekking! Kids love it and if mum and dad can be persuaded to join in, they love it too. Easy way of getting right up on the hill tops for fantastic views. Lion Royal Hotel has half and full day treks.
Wed Nov 26 09:48:41 2008
Beni Kinsey Wimbledon
Rhayader I loved. I was born there and my family still live there .I have many cousins in Llandrindod Wells, Builth Wells and we have just had a reunion with 80 cousins from uk and abroad at Caer Beris Manor Hotel on 23rd August 2008. Would Melanie Shortt nee Ward contact me as my great great grandfather was also William Webb born 1829 died 25.8.1877.Samuel Webb was my great great great uncle. William Webb was married to Ann Evens. My mother who is 88 yrs lives next to the eagle by the church.Rhayader was a wonderful place to grow up. I have travelled all over the world Australia, Europe,Middle East, Africa lived in Rome and yet I love returning home to Rhayader. I had a happy school life,I went to Cwdauddwr and Rhayader Primary schools where my father went, been a local boy and my grandfather who was a local business man, as was my father.I now manage to go home once a month and see old friends and family My family on both sides date back to 1801. Spring time in Rhayader-what a beautiful time and the community spirit you can still detect if you so desire.
Tue Nov 4 11:42:24 2008
Lauren Jones, Elan Valley
Rhayader is the bestest place in the world. Mostly all my family live there and i live up elan valley. I always take part in Panto and i have a blast in Rhayader when i'm in town.
Mon Sep 22 11:56:20 2008
Donna Gadsby, Lancashire
Just spent a week with the family in Rhayader - I'm related to Mel Shortt (comments below) and David Ward. It truly is a beautiful place and I've loved visiting and finding more out about our family tree.
Fri Aug 22 14:54:27 2008
Melanie Shortt (nee Ward) Coventry
I adore Rhayader. My mum was born in the Elan Valley area and also lived in Rhayader. My brother David has bought and lives in a cottage which my mother lived in called Ffynnon Fair, mum's sister Dorothy, was born there and her grandmother Sarah Webb died there. Mum was Mary Bray. I have been researching the family tree and my Great Great Grandfather was William Webb who was a Cooper in Rhayader and mentioned in 1841 Census to 1871 Census. His son, my Great Grandfather, Samuel Webb, was a gamekeeper and husband of Sarah Webb. I have traced him to 3 estates, 1. Woodlands 1881 Census, 2! . Bryntirion Lodge 1891 Census and Ochrcefn 1901 Census. My brother David, although born in Coventry has told me it feels as though he has come home now he lives in Rhayader. He is an artist which he teaches in the area. My dream is to retire to Rhayader as I also will feel as though I have come home.
Mon Aug 11 08:21:39 2008
John from Oxford
continuation...Now it is all coming back to me after some 45 years !What I particularly remember is the beautiful singing by the lads during the working day at the factory.When the local Eistedfordd was held I was away. Upon my return I asked how our lads had done. It transpired that they were the last to perform and by that time they had 'had quite a few' and their performance was badly affected ! They lost...Business visitors often brought their rods and would pop down to the Wye beside us whilst the boys kept a watch out from the factory windows !Some of the boys were in the church cho! ir, and morningsong was a delight. We all met in the Eagle afterwards (of course).We took the children to watch the local 'One man and his dog' events. The farmers' language when giving commands to the dogs was something to experience ! The children were quite impressed !! The adjectives were more anglo saxon than Welsh !!Those were the days !!!!!
Tue Jul 22 17:55:39 2008
John, Oxford
I lived and worked in Rhayader for a short period. When I arrived in 1963 I was given a 34lb salmon by some of the lads at work.Poached of course. Later two of them were fined for tickling fish in the Wye. However, it was OK as the Magistrate bought the fish so they could afford the fine. The winter of 1963/4 was quite something. During an interval at the cinema there, I fell over badly in the Gents which had solid ice everywhere ! The water mains froze as did the factory septic tank. Sheep came into the town to feed and RAF helicopters dropped food for the rest. Mr Beeching had just removed the railway%! 20tracks so we were unable to get out of the town. The Wye was almost frozen over, and an evening visit to the Eagle Inn required a ''dICEy'' walk !Even more so on the way back home !! If any of the young lads caused a disturbance in the little cinema the film would be stopped whilst the usherette gave them a dressing down ! Usualy the same boys ! Being a wet County, the Cardys came at weekends and the boys at work had black eyes on Monday morning from protecting their girls -and had enjoyed it !! I never tried the marathon of having a drink at each of the twelve (?) pubs.
Mon Jul 21 13:56:11 2008
Hette Gwystre
I love rhayader it amazing.
Wed Jul 16 09:25:44 2008
Bryn Cartwright from Ponty
Lovely place to live, visit. Friendly people mun, lots of pubs and all. I really cant fault the place...its 1 O'clock mate. Its lovely in about end of March time down in the park like, on the bench mun taking in the beauty. Lovely
Tue Jul 15 13:53:42 2008
Grahame, aka (Dave)
I have been goin to the town since 92 with the boys on our mtb bikes,and still go now. brill place, fab rides, great pubs and great girls,miss the times of gail, rebe, leslie, louise, shelfi,,,,see you soon hopefully,,,smoutyxxxxxx
Wed Jul 9 15:17:07 2008
Grahame, aka (Dave)
I have been goin to the town since 92 with the boys on our mtb bikes,and still go now. brill place, fab rides, great pubs and great girls, miss the times of gail, rebe,leslie, louise,s helfi...see you soon hopefully...smouty x
Wed Jul 9 09:04:02 2008
Tracey, Rhayader
Rhayader is a very nice and peaceful place to live there is a lot to do like go swimming in the river or in the pool or there's always the parks there are 2 i love rhayader carnival it's the best i was on the lorry.
Tue Jul 1 09:16:59 2008
Evans from Rhayader
It is really cool there
Tue Jun 24 16:45:32 2008
Peter Brooks Rhayader
I'm the Vicar and I have lived here for 7 years and its a great place and a great honour to be here and serve the people.
Wed May 28 17:12:57 2008
Anonymous
I read the above comments with absolute disbelief. I lived in Rhayader for years and I hated the place. It was narrow minded and mean minded... Who all these friendly people are I can't imagine, it must have changed an awful lot since I was there that's all I can say. I couldn't wait to leave.
Mon May 19 14:37:01 2008
Bry Allen from Rhayader
Rhayader is a quiet friendly place all year round, from taking picnics on the countryside to having an allbright bitter in a handle at one of the local free houses, rhayaders got it all!!!
Thu May 15 12:50:28 2008
Steve, Rhayader
i think that rhayader is a cool place to live in i go to the youth club and that is the coolest place to go in rhayader it is one of the best sites to see if you go up the top of the hill and look down at rhayader and there is a red kite feeding centre that you can see 100s and 100s of them.so please come to rhayader and see the sites thyat you would always love to see
Thu Apr 10 10:42:38 2008
New York
you are a geat person elan johnson.god bless you.
Sun Mar 30 19:11:51 2008
Ann Lloyd from Rhayader
After an idyllic childhood living at Bryntirion, Rhayader I left, like many youngsters need to, to seek my fortune. After 15 years in Liverpool, Gloucester and Shropshire I came back to the town which has been home to my family for at least 250 years. I am SO proud to be a native of this wonderful place and so thrilled to have brought up my three daughters in such a safe, friendly beautiful environment.
Tue Feb 5 08:12:05 2008
Ernie Husson, Llandod
I love taking pictures of Rhayader because it is just so beautiful.
Wed Jan 16 15:21:50 2008
Dai Johns from Wheatley
There's always some fine rain around Rhayader even so it never seemed to stop the old boys from lounging against the walls of the shops at the crossroads by the clock - day in day out they'd be there seeing what was going on - it was probably a lot more fun than daytime tv.You could go past in the morning on the way to Aber and they'd still be there when you came back.
Fri Jan 11 08:32:44 2008
Chaz from Rhayader
First came to Rhayader & the Elan Valley with my parents in 1959,I cycled down from Leeds with a friend.Came many times over the years till 1997 when I came to live here with my family.Having lived all over the country I can say it realy is the best place there is & providing you are willing to get involved there is plenty to do for all ages.Forget going abroad as this place has no equal for sights,friendly people,great schools,good pubs & quality of life.
Mon Dec 10 15:27:55 2007
Tony, Rhayader
There is nothing to do for kids... hope the council can do somthing...
Fri Nov 30 12:31:08 2007
Judy Lennox New Brunswick, Canada
Searching for information on my grrr-grandparents, Thomas Hughes b;1745-1766married; Hesther Williams 25 Jan.1783 Llangattock Lingoed Parish. Can anyone help me? Judy
Fri Oct 12 09:20:49 2007
Hugh Lewis Llani
Thanks Emma for your info, not sure if it is the same Hughes family but we did have relatives that lived in the Pant-y-dwr area, I have recently gathered from a very good source in Rhayader that my ancestor; William Hughes born 1786, came from Llanfiangel y Creuddyn (Cardiganshire) to Abergwngu Elan Valley in 1838. His parents were Wiliam Hughes who married Elizabeth Williams at Hafod on 25.6.1784! Hope this is of interest to you and I would also like to thank Mr Geoff Robert from Fargie and also Mr Richard Hughes from Rhayader for the help which they have given me.
Wed Sep 5 09:24:08 2007
Emma Jones, Rhayader
Attention Hugh Lewis, Llanidloes. We have traced our family tree back and we are related to a John and Margaret Hughes who lived at 11 East Street, Rhayader. One of the Hughes was a drover and made it as far as blaena and opened a butchers shop. We haven't got any further yet, but I know there were more Hughes' up St Harmon, but I don't know if these are the same family.
Sat Sep 1 10:33:14 2007
Jayne Davies, Smethwick
I was introduced to Rhayader when I met my husband Gareth. His family had a cottage in Church Street. First saw the market town one cold winters day when it was covered in snow! What a view. It's a warm and friendly place and 30 years later it's still the same. Due to family illness we no longer have the cottage but we have taken the family back this week to visit old friends after 3 years and the town hasn't changed (thank god). A great place and hope to go back soon.
Fri Aug 10 08:53:14 2007
Geoff Robert, from Fargie
Re:Hugh Lewis, Trumpeg y Mynydd (Hillgate Inn) Elan Valley. For photos see " The Pubs of Radnorshire" pages 190-191. and "Good Men and True" pages 27-30 both books available locally.
Mon Aug 6 08:59:32 2007
Emma Reeve, Rhayader
Rhayader is such a cool place especially now ive got my bat mobile cruisin around the place lookin 4 trouble...
Fri Aug 3 15:02:36 2007
Reg Evans, Pant-y-dwr
I have lived near Rhayader all my life on a farm.The scenery is fantastic.We have another hill farm the other side of the Elan-Vally and as you gather the sheep and walk across the other side you admire the landscape.The people around and about are very friendly.
Fri Jul 20 09:35:06 2007
Amelia Jones, Rhayader
I luv Rhayader. Iv livd der all ma lyf i dont eva wanna move frm da place!
Wed Jul 18 15:40:19 2007
Chris Miller, Deptford, London
During 1974 a girlfriend and I were enjoying a coach tour of Wales. During one evening the tour enjoyed watching the local Rhayader choir entertain its audience with some splendid singing for which Wales is famous. I was born in Llanhilleth, Gwent, during 1944, but moved to London a few years' later so that my father could find work other than that in the local pit. So listening to the above choir was an awakening for my Welsh soul - would this be the Hiraeth?
Wed Jul 11 16:14:29 2007
Emma Forsyth, Grimsby
I just love Rhayader. It's brill. I've been going since I was a baby. Can't fault it. Lots of stuff for kids to do when carnival is on. Now I've got my own children I bring them here every year to see my wonderful family that live there.
Wed Jul 11 10:58:17 2007
Emma Coates, Rhayader
Rhayader carnival is brill. This years carnival week begins on 14th July. Check out our web page at www.rhayadercarnival.co.uk for further information and our timetable of fab events!The BBC is not responsible for the content of external websites
Wed Jun 20 09:46:47 2007
Hugh Lewis, Llanidloes
Hello everyone, I'm tracing my family tree and was wondering if anyone in Rhayader has information on the Hughes family that lived at Trumpeg y Mynydd (Hillgate Inn) Elan Valley, even better if anyone has a photo of the old Inn, I would love to have a copy.
Sun Jun 3 21:03:33 2007
ffion mills
rhayader rokz!!
Fri Jun 1 11:18:04 2007
Mary Mitchell Castle Donington Derbyshire
Rhayader is the little town where I grew up in the 1940's.I went to the infant school in Cwmdauddwr and Bryntirion secondary modern, they were happy days.We as children during school holidays would go picking wimberies and climb Gwasteddyn mountain carrying a small rock to build the peak on the top it was great fun during the long summer holidays combined with paddling in the River Wye,we were never bored and found plenty to do with our time. I left Rhayader in the 1950's to find work, I have shown Rhayader and the Elan Valley to my family to let them see what a beautiful part of mid-Wales Rhayader is. They were all very impressed and could not understand why one ever moved from Rhayader. I looking forward to coming back to visit again in the near future.
Fri Jun 1 08:20:04 2007
Mary Keddle
Rhayader, what a lovely place good memories of stopping there on our way to Borth on a sunday school trip. Raised in Weobley, Herefordshire but now living in Ontario, Canada. Always stop in Rhayader on our trips back home for good fish and chips.
Sun May 27 19:16:33 2007
Karen, Cardiff
Rhayader has lots of organised activities for children of all ages but the most valuable thing the children of Rhayader have is their freedom. Which is priceless.
Thu Apr 12 16:49:07 2007
Angela Wells from Liverpool
I'm interested in Rhayader because my mother and my elder brothers and sisters were evacuated to the village in 1941 when their home in Bootle was bombed. They stayed with a Mrs. George. I'd much appreciate it if anyone has any memories of evacuees to Rhayader.
Thu Mar 22 09:49:05 2007
Matt Price from Rhayader
I like Rhayader because it is a nice n calm place to live. da country side is da best for walkin too.so keep your i out and pop in da Rhayader.
Sun Mar 18 13:08:58 2007
Alison Weaver
Rhayader is a fantastic place to visit with its history, parks, leisure centre, market, shops and the nearby Elan Valley dams. I am an ex-resident of Penglaneinon in the Claerwen Valley, and still enjoy visitng both the town and the valleys.
Sat Feb 17 17:46:14 2007
Janwyn Baker from Rhyader
I have lived in Rhayader all my life. When i was growing up i went to youth club most nights, it was great fun we also had a disco on a regular basis i now have children of my own and find i have to travel as the youth club doesnt run that often and discos are very limited it is a great shame as so many teenagers are so bored. But it has always been a friendly place to live and i hope it doesnt change.
Thu Jan 25 14:38:17 2007
Tom Jones, Elan Valley
I love rhayader because it has the best brown trout this side of the gwystre. me and my best freind kev bufton love our fishing and by gum we know how to cast. kevs much better than me though. hes the best fisherman in rhayader since trevor the trout and by sure he was good. i really love fishing it is awesomely funtasticly brilliantly amazingly allright.
Thu Jan 25 11:54:26 2007
Jeanne Evans, Austin, TX, USA
My father was born in Rhayader in 1921 before moving to the US with his parents. Do you know of any county or local records I could search to find more info on his relatives? Beautiful town!
Thu Jan 18 16:28:43 2007
Clive Smith, Elan Village 72yrs old
I have never forgot my childhood days in the village guy fawkes night on the green anybody out there remember ? airraids at night getting out of bed at 3am running up the hill with all our personal belonging and our pets. Those were the days.
Thu Jan 18 16:26:53 2007
Shirley from Rhayader
It is one of the few places in the country which is totally classless. It is a wonderful place to have lived, brought up children and retire to. Unfortunately its very qualities mean young people tend to leave and work away. Hopefully they will return or remember Rhayader with fond memories having had the very best of upbringing.
Wed Jan 10 15:10:19 2007
Helen form Rhayader
Beautiful country to walk in and see lots of wildlife. The town is good for elderly and disabled people, but not so good for teenagers and young people as there is little to do for them. We look forward to the summer when it is the best place in the world to live and work.
Wed Jan 10 15:09:29 2007
Dave Woods, Rhayader
I love taking pictures.
Fri Jan 5 17:06:06 2007
Barry, Cwmdauddwr
Rhayader is a beautiful place with a strong and friendly community. It is lovely.
Fri Jan 5 17:05:42 2007
Craig Rees, Rhayader
I love Rhayader because its got some great pubs that dont smell wot so ever. The oak is an amazing pub with a great landlord and locals.
Tue Dec 19 09:45:31 2006
Dai
Rhayader is a heck of a place with a great community that luv their drink and thats it. i luv farming it is a bit smelly at times but it pays the mortgage. i would advise anyone to come to rhayader for a good old traditional session. Rhayader boys are cool as pants because they live in rhayader.
Tue Dec 19 09:44:29 2006
jeff capes
i have been living in rhayader for 10years and by gum, there are some real great characters about! a very safe place to live and everyone is really really friendly and outgoing!! superb nightlife and great tourist attractions.
Fri Nov 17 11:34:50 2006
jamie reymold rhayader
i love going swimming and playing water polo it is the best thing since bread. i usually go swimming with my mother val and father steve. my brothers janathon and oliver are the best in the world they play in the water polo team with me.we loves it. i also love eating in this town especially the chinese. rhayader is cool as pants
Wed Nov 15 17:09:30 2006
Craig Barrett, Rhayader
i am 18 years old and love rhayader it is brilliant i love going to the castle and getting wrecked and i love my pancakes they are tasty. i also love going to aerobics in the leisure centre it is very exzuberunt and fun. i would advise anyone to come to rhayader.
Tue Nov 7 17:05:49 2006
Catherine from London
My dad grew up in Rhayader and me and my family spent most of my school holidays there, visiting my gran. It is a very beautiful and relaxing place, there are lots of activities if you like the outdoors and you could always go for a swim in the River Wye if you are a fan of ice cold temperatures!
Mon Oct 30 10:45:01 2006
Abbie Forsyth from Grimsby
I have been going to Rhayader with my family for 14 years. My Aunts and Uncles live there, everybody in Rhayader knows my Aunty Di.
Mon Jul 31 10:53:21 2006
Roy Sammons from Liverpool (originally St Helens)
I got married a little over 20 years ago and visited Rhayader for the first time. We stayed in Abbey Cwm-hir for a couple of years. For the past 10 years we have been camping in and around Rhayader. Truly a beautiful picture of God's creation.
Thu Jul 13 09:11:24 2006
Cath from Newtown
Rhayader is a great place to be with great countryside and wonderful people!
Tue Jun 27 12:43:35 2006
Sue Williams from Bridgend
My family have been camping in Rhayader for over ten years. On the drive up on the A470 we can feel ourselves relaxing the nearer we get to Rhayader. We love the town with the clock in the middle where there is no apparent right of way for cars, everyone just gives in to the other driver. One resident told me she thought they should instal traffic lights at the junction.....Please, please don't do that, you will spoil the atmosphere of this gorgeous place. We always leave with regret but know that very soon Rhayader will call us back again.
Tue Jun 13 16:29:12 2006
Menna, Rhayader
I have lived in Rhayader all my life, not much to do for the kids, except swim. But if you like walking there is plenty of that to be done! And thursday nights out on Karaoke is one of the better nights in Rhayader.
Fri Apr 21 09:48:12 2006
Anthony Pallett from Birmingham
What a lovely area to visit and stay. My wife and I have visited many times, especially on the bike. The top roads above the town and valley are awesome. We both wish the residents and CARAD all the very best with your museum project and insist as rate payers of Birmingham that the mayor listens and offers financial support to the project.
Thankyou Rhayader.
Anthony & Annette
St Michaels Vicarage
Hall Green
Wed Mar 15 10:53:54 2006
Ian Pickering from Evesham
I try to get to Rhayader as often as I can. As it is only 80 miles from where I live and a beautiful drive there I have no reason to go any less. I feel a sense of relief when I'm driving there as it's a step back in time on the quiet roads and when we are there, it really is a cosy warm town with a friendly atmosphere. It's a town which is very dear to my heart, laid back, clean, safe and very enticing after each visit I make. All I can say I will be back...time after time and what fantastic scenery!
Thu Feb 9 18:14:14 2006
Steven Leslie Jones , Esgair Elan , nr Rhayader
I have lived in Rhayader the whole of my life and have had a lot of fun doing activities with my best freind Adam. We go fishing, play mini put, play in the park and also camp. Rhayader is brilliant.
Wed Nov 30 14:26:27 2005
Simon Boss Johnson
I have lived outside Rhayader for many years now and I love the Elan valley hotel. It's beautiful. I am 18 years old and love playing golf and going fishing with my little sister. We go fishing for brown trout because its very tasty. I love Rhayader it's awesomely funtastic.
Wed Nov 30 14:20:52 2005
Gordon Adams, Rhayader
I came to Rhayader two years ago, there is just no place like it. Everyone is so friendly and willing to help one another. The scenery is truly breathtaking and would melt even the hardest of hearts.
Tue Oct 11 14:59:06 2005
Ruth Allen, Brecon
I was brought up in the Elan Valley area and went to the now closed Elan Valley school. The Elan Valley reservoirs was very much part of my life with the connections with Birmingham City Council when the Mayor came down to visit us and we provided him with entertainment in the form of a concert.
Over the years I have also always been drawn back to Rhayader to either visit family members or for recreation purposes. I am always impressed with the continuity of community spirit and old fashion friendliness. 40 year ago when I was a child we had events to look forward to throughout the summer months i.e. carnival week, etc.
I have read some of the comments from younger people on your webpage and can I say to those young people that if they are bored now they should have lived in Rhayader 40 years ago when we didn't have a swimming pool and leisure centre, we swam in the river, only the milk bar to go to socialise with friends and there was no visitors centre or trails to hike or mountain bike on in the Elan Valley. You have it made in Rhayader today and may it always continue.
Thu Sep 15 12:40:16 2005
Karen from Leicester
I haven't been to Rhayader yet, but plan to go next weekend. I'll let you know what I think about the place when I get back. Reading from the comments above it sounds very friendly.
Fri Aug 19 18:41:32 2005
G. Morris from Cardigan.
I have been coming to Rhayader camping and caravaning for 15 years. It is one of the friendliest towns I visit with a real sense of community. It's nice to see everyone get involved in events.
Mon Jul 18 10:03:10 2005
sarah nash
i think rhayader is a beautiful town, surrounded by beautiful land. the elan village would be one of the main attractions.
Mon Jul 11 10:24:37 2005
Simon Roberts from Rhayader
I have lived in Rhayader all my life (nearly 49 years) and have learnt over the years how to represent Wales with the fly rod with the support of not only my father but friends also. All in all I've represented Wales on numerous occasions inc 1980 and 1981 when I was national champion in amongst disabled anglers and in 1983 captained the Welsh disabled fly fishing team to 3rd position defeating the host team Ireland.
Hi Simon. Thanks for the message. We hope to launch a fishing mini site in the future so if you'd like to contribute or make any suggestions, please email us at wales.mid@bbc.co.uk - Mid Wales Web Team.
Fri Jul 8 14:29:31 2005
Aled Price from Rhayader
I live on the outer part of Rhayader it is very quiet. I would live here all my life, every one is so welcoming in Rhayader. We've got the Elan valley it is a very big tourist attraction.
Wed Jun 22 15:13:42 2005
James from Rhayader
It is a nice place to live with the Elan Valley and the scenery.
Tue May 3 11:19:16 2005
Emma from Rhayader
Rhayader is a fantastic place to live - the community spirit is amazing as everyone knows and looks out for each other. I have lived here all my life and could not imagine living anywhere else (nor would want to, for that matter!)
There are many groups, such as Rhayader Players, Girl Guides Association etc, that provide fun and entertainment for residents and visitors to the town. Also we have Rhayader division of the St John's ambulance - without which, Rhayader and the surrounding towns and villages would be at a huge loss, as many events would not be able to take place without their fabulous first aid cover.
I am very proud to be representing the town as Carnival Queen this year (2005), and hope that you will all visit the town on Carnival Day (16th July), and pray for sunshine!!
Thu Apr 21 16:57:05 2005
Clare, Rhayader
I've lived here all my life, it's ok, everyone knows each other and the locals have a real laugh! Friendly place ideal for bringing up your children, in a nice safe environment
Wed Apr 6 15:31:33 2005
John Amos from Nottingham
I visit Rhayader often having family living there and I think it's a great little town situated in a superb setting! A good park for the kids, nice camp sites, good shops and loads of walks.
Wed Mar 30 22:27:04 2005
Rachael Price, Brecon
I have spent many a good night in Rhayader... miss the nights out as I don't get up there much now as I am busy with work! Hey 2 every1 dat knows me....I am mates with the Edwards twins and Gwyn
Thu Feb 24 20:32:38 2005
Emma From Rhayader
Rhayader is ok 2 live in when your older but 4 us kids there is nufin 4 us 2 do.
I've lived here 4 about 6 years and 4 5 of them i've been bored out my mind.
The most dat we can do is go 2 the sports centre 2 go swimming,play pool/snooker,go 2 the gym or just hang around.
We have a youth club twice a week as well so thats ok.
But if u like all that countryside and going 4 long walkes in the open then liveing here is 4 you.
Wed Jan 19 13:20:14 2005
Flo Sleet, St Harmon
Fantastic leisure centre and lovely friendly people.
Mon Dec 6 01:16:23 2004
Gail Dunnett from Rhayader
i have lived here for 10 years now even though its ok to look at but there aint much to do in it so if you come here with your children u will find that they wont have much to do apart from go to the leisure centre and swim!
Mon Nov 22 19:51:50 2004
kate from england
i visit Rhayader quite alot with my mum and dad . Rhayader is a very homely town fantastic views and alot of sheep.
Sun Nov 7 15:29:26 2004
Mike Pugh from Rhayader
Rhayader is an unique place, it's different but very friendly. It had good local facilities - the crown pub is a friendly traditional pub, and the carnival is tremendous, first class.
Mon Oct 25 12:42:32 2004
Ann Cadwallader from Rhayader
It’s a very friendly and homely place. It has a good camping area and nice parks for children. If you're stuck there's always someone around the corner willing to help.
Mon Oct 25 12:42:06 2004
Sue from Rhayader
Rhayader is a very friendly little town. You come into town and people say hello and have a chat. It's a nice place to bring up children. It's safe, people know who you are and we watch out for each other. There's a real community spirit about the place.
Thu Oct 21 10:49:05 2004
Molly from Rhayader
Rhayader is a very nice place to live because I'm allowed to walk home from school on my own and the countryside is fantastic.
Thu Oct 21 10:43:22 2004
Angela Thomas from Rhayader
Rhayder is a quiet little market town. We're a very friendly community and there's a lot going on, especially during the summer months.
Thu Oct 21 10:41:56 2004
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