your comments
Rod Williams Talgarth
The comments mostly positive are reassuring to those of us who still live here in Talgarth. I was a Hay boy but Hay-on-Wye has got a bit big for it's boots I think. I still like Hay but don't want to live there. I have been here in Talgarth since 1973 and sad to say I have seen the sad decline but when you are in a hole it is best to climb out of it but need a some aid. The loss of the Mental Hospital was a big blow to employment and we need work here badly. I hope someone reading this will bring jobs back here. We are in many ways more impoverished than the S Wales valleys ! regarding work and public transport, it is about time we had a bigger slice of the economic cake from the Welsh Assembly and / or European money to lift us out of this gloom.
Wed Nov 11 09:26:44 2009
Old Booza
Let's face it. Talgarth hasn't got the panache of Hay or Brecon but compared to other market towns in the area it's a peach. Talgarth residents are trying very hard to attract tourists and I applaud that. It's got a great Chinese take away, a lovely river, interesting old buildings, some great pubs and, in general, lovely people.
Thu Oct 8 15:51:07 2009
Terry White, Saltash
Well said Chris Phillips.I am in total agreement with all you say.I am English and lived in Talgarth for over 35 years.I have now been away from there 4 months and am missing it even though I am now in England.
Fri Sep 4 08:05:07 2009
Chris. Phillips
My family and I moved to the town best part of twenty years ago & have recieved nothing but friendship and welcome. Having lived in several parts of the country we've no complaints at all about living in this community minded town. Mind you integration is a two way thing!
Tue Sep 1 15:40:50 2009
Old Talgarthian
I was born and brought up in Talgarth and many of my best friends still live there.Thankfully, I left the town several years ago and rarely return. I find it a sad reflection of the town I once loved.It is has become an austere and depressing town and I find the people amongst the most unfriendly that I have ever met.My family has lived in Talgarth for over 200 years, I only hope that they can't see the dreary and sad place that it has now become.
Mon Aug 24 17:08:09 2009
Terry Squires
I lived in talgarth for many years and it is nice to see some old faces on this page.I hope the old boys are still around like dylwyn, and the tower lads. I now live in swansea mrried with three kidds so if any would like to meet up in the tower let me know.
Wed Aug 5 11:07:38 2009
Tony Gisby fromPortsmouth
I have many great and fond memories of Talgarth, and have, sadly, the late and very honourable Peter Prosser, to thank for them, as do many young people that Peter and his wife 'Mac'had the foresight and genuine kind heartedness to send from Portsmouth To Talgarth to 'holiday' in their home Enig Villas, I was a young care worker whom Peter in particular, took under his wing, and i have much to thank him for in my Adult Profesional life for his inspirational and wholly dedicated aproach to making young peoples lives meaningfull and hopefull, i am still in contact with some of the 'Urchins'that we took away and they have nothing but very warm and fond Memories of both Peter and Mac prosser, and of course Talgarth. For me it has left a legacy in as much as i then became a mountaineer and climber and developed the deepest love for the brecons but in particular Talgarth. I shall be returning to Talgarth in Aughust and indeed look foreward to a pint in the bell and the Tower and recalling some trekking stories about Alf Roberts Peters Cousin.
Fri Jul 17 11:14:23 2009
Terry White, Talgarth
I must put this reply toSimon Jones,Lampeter.We have never had Hells Angels in Talgarth, but twice a year The Harley Davidson Club have a rally here and have done so for many years.They have never been troublesome and are very friendly bikers who do a lot for charity and are always made welcome by the people of Talgarth many of whom look forward to their arrival twice a year.Don't judge people by their looks.
Mon Apr 27 09:54:09 2009
Simon Jones, Lampeter
In April 2008 we decided to visit Talgarth and arrived Friday evening. The place was over run with noisy Drunken Hell Angles who were having a weekend long party. The place was over run with them. By 10:00 we decided to pack up and leave because there was obviously going to be trouble.
Fri Apr 24 13:32:40 2009
Terry White, Talgarth
There often youngsters on this site complaining that there is nothing for them to do in Talgarth. I wonder if they know there is a youth club,an army cadet unit, a soccer team and a rugby club in the town.The rugby club caters for players from under 8s upwards. There is also a bowling club and 2 tennis courts.
Tue Mar 3 09:50:30 2009
Ann Onn, Talgarth
The people of Talgarth should be thankful for the level of petty crime that takes place in this area. It could be far worse.It is good that police are on patrol more often and while it may seem more threatening to some, many will feel safer.Good to hear about the toilets bing locked, it was disgusting how some of the yobs used to vandalise that area and make the town look a worse place.With time, things will improve, we just have to wait.
Sun Jan 11 16:52:16 2009
Jordan Reid
Talgarth is getting now to be a rough place. Since october 2008 there has been alot of crime from most of the younger and older people that hang around the square, since october the toilets on the square have been closed due to graffiti in the toilets and on the wall, there are cameras in the park and in most places where young people used to hang out, there are police going around the place all the time, cars going up and down the avenue in the morning about 2-3 etc......there are a few young people in talgarth that have nothing to do because of all the things that have been happening there. me and my! friends have nothing to do any more. please help the people that dont cause trouble and need things to do. please reply asap with any ideas.
Thu Jan 8 15:42:31 2009
chris banks, wolverhampton
used 2 live at the tower hotel from 2002 til 2004. can someone let me know how the place is doing and if there are any changes to talgarth?!?!?!?!
Sun Dec 14 13:54:47 2008
no coment
talgarth is boring for the local young people and has nothing to do.its good for older people but sucks for the young people .something needs to be done for the young people
Tue Dec 2 16:58:32 2008
Keith and Karin Phillips Ystalyfera
We lived for a short time in Talgarth and had many walks by the river it was such a quiet place, sadly Karins brother John Gardiner died aged 54 January 14th 2008. John was a practising hypnotherapist in Talgarth and a great guitarist sadly Talgarth has lost a wonderful man
Tue Aug 26 09:28:20 2008
Roy Matthews, West Sussex
I was evacuated from cockney London to the Hamers(Tyglas cottage)? on left on rd to Velindre where we went to school 1940-45. Talgarth once a year to get new clothes was big event. Lots of apples and veg but never had a banana and maybe once had an orange but we were looked after so well (me and Tommy Bowling). Visited many times since and staying nearby in August 2008.
Mon Jul 28 08:20:20 2008
Ben Cwmbran
I remember going to stay with my uncle Peter Prosser who lived in Enig Villa. I used to love going fishing in the river and by the waterfall, and go up the mountains. My gran (Sheila Prosser) still has relatives there and we always go up to the Black mountain festival and visit my uncle Brian and auntie Phyllis Spencer .
Tue Jul 15 13:54:04 2008
Alan from the Midlands
Just visited Talgarth for the first time this weekend to attend the Harley Davidson Rally. Camped next to the rugby pitch. First impresion....sleepy welsh town, rather run down in parts,shops closed etc. But pubs with atmosphere and real down to earth friendly people people. Town must have lots of potential now it is largely traffic free. People of Talgarth must sieze the chance to regenerate and preserve their lovely town Hope to see you next year.
Wed Apr 30 09:23:16 2008
John Edwards
Talgarth is a good place. I spent many years there between 1967 to 1992. If any body remembers me, I would be pleased to hear from you. John Vivian Edwards.
Fri Feb 22 14:28:55 2008
Vivien Mayes, Swindon
My grandparents were brought up and lived in Talgarth for many years. My grandmother rang the sweet shop in High Street (Angela Taylor) and my grandfather the barbers and ladies hairdressers in The Square (where the Chinese is now!!!) (William Taylor). I've been trying to find out about my great grandfather who was the only person to die in the Great Flood of Talgarth in 1880 - can anyone help?
Mon Dec 31 10:09:08 2007
Terry Blackwell, Hay-on-wye
I lived in Talgarth until moving the short distance to Hay-on-Wye, book capital of the World. However, you will never get better than Talgarth. If you want a real treat come and see the spectacular Chritmas lights.
Fri Dec 21 15:07:55 2007
Anthony Lewis, Ammanford
Lived in Talgarth for many years, learned to love and had many friends who i'd like to hear from. dean, grunt, cookie, natasha, ruth and especially my oldest mate dai grifiths who i think moved to brecon...visit when i can but sad to see the old place change, the rocks all but smoothe, hardly any bullheads in the streams, never said a BIG thanx to ian bowen for saving me from drowning 1st time we went swimming in hay baths, thanx ian, i owe you still. anyone know what happened to natasha roberts, ruth griffiths, sharon blackwell or fiona bell? would love to get in touch. see you soon. Talgarth, you still have my heart.
Mon Dec 3 08:17:02 2007
Georgie Ashby, Talgarth
Talgarth is agreat place to live. I myself live next to the abandoned hospital. Its quite scary. It feels great to only have to cycle down to the coop if we need anything.
Mon Oct 22 08:09:01 2007
Darren Jury, Melbourne
Can anyone fill me in on how the Talgarth cricket team went this season?Be interested to know who were the stars.
Thu Sep 6 11:55:39 2007
Robert Barten, Lubek, Germany
While on vaccation in Wales, my wife Kristina and I stayed with Lynne and Stephen Groves at The Old Radnor Barn Bed and Breakfast in Talgarth. We had a wonderful time visiting many places in the Brecon Beacons and the Black Mountains and for sure we will be back again. The Old Radnor Barn was the perfect place to stay and was infact the best B&B that we stayed in during our time in Wales. Now we have to go back to Germany and we feel a loss.
Tue Jul 3 12:15:23 2007
Dave Martin, New Orleans USA
My grandmother was born in Talgarth in 1899 at Brookside cottage, she was a member of the Bullock family. Last year my son and I spent an afternoon walking around the old part and visted Brookside cottage. The house is modernized now but I can still reconize it. The bridge my great grand-dad built still spans the brook. We had a great time and can't wait to come back and spend a longer time there. If you could bottle Talgarth you could sell it.
Mon Apr 23 09:30:11 2007
Mandy Sutton
My grandfather was born in Talgarth in 1905. His mother, Clara Pugh b.1883, was one of 11 children born & raised there by Levi Pugh b.1846 and his wife Jane formerly Vaughan b.1846. Levi was a Stone Mason from a long line of Stone Masons and had come from Glasbury, but wife Jane and her brother John Powell Vaughan were "Talgarthians". Their mother was Sarah Vaughan, born about 1825, unmarried, brought them up single-handed. They must have all been fine drinkers - Sarah Vaughan was the Lodging-house Keeper of The Castle Inn for many years (does it still exist?) and on retirement lived next door to it in "Castle House" and then in "Castle Villa".Levi Pugh & Jane lived in "Malt House Cottage". I think this might have benn later called "Castle Cottage"? He died aged only 55 of pneumonia in 1900 in "Castle View".On of Levi & Jane's children, William Vaughan Pugh, ran the Radnor Arms Inn in Talgarth - around 1900-1901.Another relative ran the Three Cocks down the road...Does anyone remember these places? The stone-mason Pugh's? I will visit Talgarth in April 2007 for the first time. Am looking forward to it.
Sun Apr 15 12:21:15 2007
Tony from Colchester
I was in Talgarth last Saturday, 31 March, to visit my Aunt. The new road and bypass is coming along nicely; good see after so many years. I hope it will help the town regenerate because I thought it was looking very sad for itself, especially the road between the Bell pub and the brige where all the businesses seemed to be closed. Here's to a revitalised Talgarth!
Thu Apr 5 13:01:47 2007
Jon Cook, Newcastle
Dinga hows things mate? I bet you're still putting it about good on ya,if your ever come over again make sure you look me up plenty more choice up here man take it easy.....
Wed Apr 4 13:04:51 2007
Pordy
talgarth needs more thing to do for 15 year olds, all my friends say the same.
Please help us out
Mon Feb 26 12:35:20 2007
Paul Cook, Talgarth
hi dinger nice to see your comments on the website,hope things are well for you mate,neil keeps me informed of how things are down there in melbourne,say hello to mathew and cindy for me jons getting married in july now lives in newcastle,most of the lads are playing for brecon now and glynn had a great season with the bat averaging over 100,time for you to get your self back over here mate so we can watch the world cup in the tower,take care mate.
Tue Feb 20 16:56:19 2007
Darren Jury, Melbourne, Australia
I noticed the Cook Brothers have written in.Had many great drinking sessions with you both. I notice the Talagrth Cricket XI isn't as strong as it has been. It's a shame that, as i can't begin to tell you the many great times i had playing cricket on the MWH fields and followed by the late nights in the Tower hotel. Highly recommend a visit to talagrth from anywhere in the world. Best times of my life were had there.
Mon Feb 19 11:08:59 2007
Jordan Reid
I have a lot of mates that live in talgarth: Mini,Dai,Jade,Rhys,Nat,
Fri Jan 26 13:09:50 2007
Jane White, Talgarth
I am a person who has lived in Talgarth for numerous years. It has certainly changed over the last ten years-a lot of the memorable characters have long since left our quaint but quiet town to rest in the quiet of distant places. Folk who are memorable to me and I am sure to others. All these guys have made Talgarth what it is today-a town of many happy times and good memories to cherish and to never forget the folk who have touched our lives and blessed us with our memories. A happy new year Talgarth. Lets hope we can say its a good one for our town and prosperity will return once again to this strange but quite unique town called Talgarth.....my home.
Fri Jan 12 14:20:59 2007
Julian,New Inn Talgarth
Talgarth has its old charm and some characters left from years gone by, and a gentle way of life, or if you prefer things can get a bit more upbeat with music etc in the pubs, mine The New Inn has this every Saturday! I see that Terry White explains in bracketed text that we are the most exspensive pub in town! I do not mind holding this title, as we afford to our visitors leather sofas and tub chairs, high back leather dinning chairs, fresh home made food, real chips made to order are also included on the menu! Our Real Ales constantly being rotated as guests, and after all a pint of John Smiths is only £2-30!!! Not exactly the costs of your house! I know Terry resonably well and will rib him for his entry.The New Inn "Discerning Customers Please Apply Within!!!!"
Tue Nov 7 09:35:31 2006
Jon Cook, newcastle
good lads... a nice place for a visit.
Mon Oct 30 09:23:33 2006
Paul Cook, Talgarth
Talgarth is a friendly safe place to live crime is almost non existant,has beautiful surroundings and is admired by many tourists and visitors.There are good local facilities and were only 1 hour from cities like cardiff and swansea,and there is a long awaited bypass under construction,all in all a lovely tranquil place to live or visit.
Fri Oct 20 17:35:43 2006
Kim Gelirli-Price, North West London
I moved away from talgarth 15 years ago i now call london my home. Talgarth was a lovely place to grow up and memories of my childhood there will stay with me forever,i do return occasionally to see family and friends and miss everyone and the place so much,it has changed over the years but the people remain the same.Talgarth is too slow for me to ever go back and live in but my heart and memories will remain there always....
Mon Oct 16 09:54:51 2006
Gina, Talgarth
I moved here from the valleys some 23 years ago to start my nurse training at the now closed Mid Wales hosp.I only intended to stay for 3 years but I am still here, Talgarth has a kind of slow easy way of life not the hussle and bussle of a big town, children although bored at times appear happy and safe here.I personally wouldnt want to live anywhere else.
Mon Oct 2 11:11:06 2006
Alison Hodge, Cheltenham
I have just read Tim Myton's comments on this site and I too have very fond memories of Talgarth my grandparents lived there, I still have family and friends living in and around the area. As a child, during the school holidays I used to go and stay with my grandparents mr and mrs crane of westfields.Tim, I dont remember you but I certainly remember your cousins especially Mandy. We were very good friends. Mandy, Beverley Prosser and I used to have great fun catching bullheads in the river, walking down to the monkey bridge and swinging across the water on a rope (cant remember if it was a pond or a stream) buying sweets from powny's sweetshop and sitting in the bus stop in the town square - I could go on forever! life was so simple then!! Tim you mentioned my grandmother - mrs crane - she was a well known character wasn't she? the best cake maker and christmas pudding maker i've ever met! I would love to hear from anybody else who remembers her or might even remember me - the wild one from cheltenham!
Wed Sep 20 09:31:25 2006
Tim Mytton, Stamford, Lincs.
I still have family in Talgarth. I spent many a happy summer holiday staying with my Nan (Gwen) in her bungalow. I used to catch the united counties bus in Stamford then change to the Red and White bus at Cheltenham and 9 hours later would get dropped off outside the New Inn pub. I would only be 9 at the time, I even went to school there for a short time in 1963 and my brother and I were given a bible when we left which I still have. The headmistress Miss F W Williams wrote her name in it. I can remember going with my Nan to the post office on the corner and then to John Gwenn! ’s shop. I spent many a happy hour with my cousins, Mandy, Nigel and Matthew in the river trying to catch bullheads without a net and then going to the shop to get a bottle of corona pop. I can only just remember the steam train heading off down the track with my Mother and Aunty Ann waving to us as they went. I used to go to Mrs Crane who lived in the corner of Westfields and remember her making drop scones on the solid fuel stove. Next door to (Bert), my uncle’s house at number 4 Westfields lived the Prosser family, I think they may have been milkmen but not to sure.
Mon Sep 4 16:30:46 2006
Tony from Talgarth now Hertford
Old photo 4 - when Jimmy Prosser had cut your hair, you knew it - mine has still not recovered!
Tue Jul 18 09:34:55 2006
Terry White. Talgarth
I have lived in Talgarth just over 32 years. It's a place where you can still be a stranger after 10 years or a local after 10 days. If you accept the way life is lived here you are made to feel like a local very quickly, if you don't, then that's your problem. I got to know people by going out [to the pub] and playing rugby with Gwernyfed RFC.
Talgarth, in those days had 7 or 8 pubs, now alas there are only 4. The Bell Hotel has the longest serving landlady in Talgarth [34 years] and has the cheapest prices in town. [The New Inn is the dearest]. It's a very nice place to live.
Thu Jul 13 09:20:31 2006
Fiona Walker, Teignmouth, Devon
I lived in Talgarth for 10 years. I left in 1998 to start afresh with my 2 lads Stefan and Louis. My mum Joan Walker still lives in Trefecca. My dear father Darrell Walker passed away in 1994. We first moved to Llyswen and ran the Bridgend Inn for 4 years. Talgarth is a beautiful place to live and Trefecca is so peaceful. I haven't been back for 2 years but I'm sure it's still the same. I used to work at the Tower hotel. I cleaned the pub and the hotel in 1998. It was when Stuart and Julia ran the place. I was very good friends with Kenny who was or still might be the barman there. If any one reads this, can you say hi to Kenny for me - I haven't seen him for about 4 years now. It's a shame that some of the buildings have shut down, but then I think it suits the place as it feels like a proper Welsh town where time stands still. My mother is very well known to the Talgarth people so also, anyone reading this say hi to her for me. I don't get to see her very much these days as I do security work. Thanx for reading, Fiona.
Tue Jun 13 09:19:15 2006
Christopher Banks
Talgarth is a lovely place and I miss it very much. I left in 2004 after living at the Tower Hotel for just over two years. Unfortunatley I have not had a chance to return as yet. Can any one tell me about the place now, and of any changes. Darren Jury: hope you are ok mate back in Aussie land.
Mon May 22 13:03:53 2006
Tony from Colchester
Interesting to read all the latest additions to this page. I just wondered if anyone could enlighten me about progress (or not) with the by-pass and the housing development where the garage used to be next to the Bell in Regent Street.
Thu Apr 13 10:29:38 2006
A Student from Talgarth
i have lived in talgarth since 2000 and never really appreciated it untill i moved away to go to university. i miss the tower hotel and the people there. its a great place to live.
Wed Mar 8 19:29:51 2006
Darren Jury from Melbourne
I spent most of 2002 in Talgarth and believe it's one of the nicest towns I've ever been to. The people there were fantastic. The Tower hotel was where I spent most of my time when I wasn't embracing the MWH Cricket field and had many great times in both Locations. Neil Morris was responsible for my stay, and for that I owe him gracefully. I can't wait to return to the cider country.
Wed Mar 8 04:38:05 2006
Bob from Nr Talgarth
Can you believe that at one time, not so long ago, even in the 80's Talgarth had four full time banks, more than Hay-on-Wye and now has just the one, part time, branch. There used to be a wide variety of shops all over the town cantre, now, there are hardly a handful, and they are either never open or look run down.
Talgarth faces serious problems - is there a way out, can the town be revived? It is such a shame it is like it is, it is not getting the credit it so rightly deserves as a once important link with medical sector, even once a Borough.
I only hope the bypass and regeneneration will be successful.
Sat Mar 4 12:13:28 2006
Sharon (George) Troxel - Canton, OH USA
We passed thru Talgarth in 1999 knowing that this is where some of my ancestors came from. Unfortunately we arrived on a day that the town was pretty much shut down but we thought it was a lovely little town and we would like to return one day.
Would love to know if any relation might still be here. I saw there was a butcher by the name of George.
Mon Feb 20 20:21:43 2006
Talgarthian
Like Denbigh in North Wales, Talgarth, I feel, should be featured on ITV Wales' Your Century, a programme about the history of various towns around Wales.
I have mentioned Denbigh as it has so much in common with Talgarth it is almost unbelievable. Both towns had large institutions namely the Mid Wales and North Wales Hospitals, both had TB Sanitoriums (Bronllys), these being the towns main employers, and both suffered drastically when hospitals closed, leaving unemployment and closing shops/businesses.
Talgarth has a very important history and is heavily linked with healthcare, therefore more should be done to promote this, a museum perhaps, like Denbigh, devoted to the hospital, or even the town as a whole?
Sun Feb 12 19:35:13 2006
Julian, New Inn Talgarth
Hi I see that Rod Williams knows the 80's star enjoyed a meal at my establishment!
We have had many people dine with us, or simply enjoy a drink that are well known, but we feel that it is always nicer not to make a fuss, as we are all simply people living our lives.
This part of Wales has many bolt holes for the famous and rich, is nice to think that they can enjoy the simple things in life whilst here.
I always look on this site for peoples comments and any messages that may interest me! Congratulations to the BBC for this service, especially all the pictures of times gone by.
Thank you also to talgarth and all our customers.
Julian & Annie New Inn
Tue Feb 7 17:23:43 2006
Rod Williams Talgarth.
This is a tale I heard in the Radnor Arms Talgarth. Told to me by a now deceased council road worker (BH)who liked his cider.
The old Council (Breconshire County Council) before Powys had sent a couple of roadmen to widen the road in Church Street Talgarth along by the Talgarth Church. Anyone who knows the road will see a kink in the church wall where a telephone pole stands today, I think it is still there?.The earth was loaded onto a lorry and taken up the Pengenfordd main road and dumped where some fir trees grow on the left hand side. I presume they were widening sections of that road to and used the earth from the churchyard wall as a convenient depositary. Anyway after a few trips back and forth the story teller (BH)looked down at this earth they dumped and "Oh hell, there's a blokes head down there" a skull he meant of course. They must have reported it back to the county surveyor and the job was stopped. Hence the kink in the churchyard wall.
I think it is a true story myself despite the cider's effects. Of course it caused a few smiles when someone added there can't be many places that had a resident whose head was halfway to Pengenfford and their feet still in Talgarth. Or do you think that is stretching it a bit far?
Fri Jan 6 20:16:33 2006
Rod Williams
Everyone raves about the Three Tuns in Hay, now sadly burned. We had equally a good pub in Talgarth and to my way of thinking was larger and far better than the Three Tuns. I speak of the Radnor Arms, noted for it's strong cider and good beer. Some tales and yarns were told in that pub I can tell you. Mr and Mrs James were the landlord and landlady. Mr James known to some as Jammy (to his annoyance)wouldn't stand any nonsense in there, he'd come out with his wooden mallet and wave it about at any trouble makers. Old stalwarts and customers now deceased were Dicky (Dido) Davies from Bronllys, Bryn Haines from Talgarth, Dilwyn the Hall(Tredustan), Arthur Kellan,Ron Pavey Snr,Bill Aberedw(Price), Mr and Mrs Stone from Blacwood and friends Mr and Mrs Crowley from Blackwood. The 'Sankey' Hymns would be sang around that roaring log fire in the shiney black range grate on a Saturday night and finished off with a rendering of Cwm Rhondda. We had some cracking good nights in there, the old stone flagstones and settles made it all the more traditional. They were all great and good people the youth today perhaps would not appreciate it but it was the best pub I have ever drank in. The stories and tales I heard were endlessbut many forgotten but remember one or two which I will relate seperately.
Fri Jan 6 19:59:23 2006
Rod Williams
Actually I am a Hay-on-Wye born person living in Talgarth. Been here over 30 years now. I still love the country around here and Hay of course which holds fond memories. The two towns were once linked by rail on the now closed Hereford Hay and Brecon railway. Had someone had the vision to have kept the rail link between Hay and Talgarth using steam locomotives both towns would have benfited greatly by the tourism it would have brought.It is never to late I suppose but would cost a lot of money.
Thu Jan 5 19:20:41 2006
Rod Williams
Steve Winwood (ex Traffic) once dined at the New Inn, I know the person who actually dined with him so the story is true. Nobody recognised him anyway.
Sun Dec 11 16:04:43 2005
Chris
Peter, the Tower Hotel has recently been taken over by new owners and they are steadily improving it to its former glory.
The bypass is imminent and regeneration schemes are emerging so hopefully we'll see some changes in Talgarth soon, including some more shops!
Sat Oct 1 13:42:20 2005
Tony from Colchester
My aunt lives in Talgarth so I have been visiting on and off for forty-odd years. It's a nice old town which doesn't change much at all although it could do with more shops. What is desperately needed and I know has been on the cards for many, many years is a by-pass to stop all the traffic, particularly the heavy lorries from passing through the town and causing havoc as they turn the bend at the bottom of Regent Street by the bridge. So whichever bit of government, national or local, is responsible, take pity on Talgarth and cough up the cash for the by-pass - pleeeease!!!
Wed Jul 20 14:33:15 2005
Peter Jones
Having lived and worked in Talgarth in the early 1970's I was wondering
what happened to the Tower Hotel as I see no mention of it on any of the web
sites. Is it still going, if not what happened to it?
Fri May 20 17:19:43 2005
Steve Adams from Florida, USA
In 1998, I stayed for a week with my cousin and her husband. He lived in the old courthouse. They had a creek right behind the house.
I thought Talgarth was a very nice place; I loved all of the mid Wales country that I saw. He was going to take me to the sheep auction but we got up too late.
You have a beautiful town, and I would love to re-visit one day. I also loved "The Farmer's Arms" pub in Cwm Du (did I spell that right?) Best wishes, Steve
Cwm Du spelt perfectly - Mid Wales Web Team
Sat Dec 18 23:22:54 2004
luce from velindre
I like the fact that everyone in Talgarth gets on with each other and is a very friendly town, most of my family live there and they think the same
Wed Dec 1 11:57:54 2004
Lucy Swiss from Brixton
I visited Talgarth when my school went on the Duke of Endinburgh's Bronze Award Expedition last summer. My group had to walk through Talgarth to reach our campsite and we thought it was a lovely little town. We wanted to stop for longer to see more of it!
Tue Oct 19 15:10:13 2004
tom mytton rutland
hi, talgarth for me is home, my family still live there and i was christend in st gwendolines church, i always feel like im coming home when i go back to talgarth, the air, the sights, the whole place makes me feel alive, and also peacefull at the same time. what a fantastic place to live and work in, i have some very happy childhood and adulthood memories, and always always love coming back to talgarth and i always will.
Sat Sep 25 11:01:33 2004
Rod Williams from Talgarth
The town has much to offer, a great place to start hill walking from and pleasant dells to visit such as Pwll-y-Wrach nature reserve. Anyone interested in geology there are a few amateur geologists in the area including me who lives in the town. Fossil fish remains can be found and a near by quarry, it has produced a very intersting fossil spider like creature. This was a first for Wales and it is 410 million years old. A nice town if we had a few more shops but we need more people to visit. We have an annual festival over 2 days in August, the Sat and Sun of the Bank Holiday in fact.
Mon Mar 29 11:29:55 2004
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