Lampeter
If you want to find out more about Lampeter, take a look at some the town's main websites - or tell us about other useful local sites.
Here's the link to our Lampeter town pages.
Lampeter Official Website
www.lampeter.org
Almost everything you ever wanted to know about Lampeter can be found on this website which offers a a wealth of information about town life. Details of clubs and societies are listed along with places to visit and sports facilities. There's also a diary of regular weekly events, a photo gallery of local scenes and a comprehensive history of the town, from the earliest settlers through to present day. The site is maintained by Menter Llambed - a partnership of public bodies y set up to provide a focus focus for comunity development.
Suggested by David Willis from Lampeter
The Lamp
http://www.thelamp.info
This is the online version of Lampeter's community magazine 'The Lamp' which publishes details of local events and other articles about the area. The site also offers a 360 degree view of Lampeter town centre, a picture gallery and a list of recipes. The magazine version comes out every two weeks during college term time.
Lampeter Plus
www.lampeter-plus.org
Launched in August 2006, this is a community maintained website for Lampeter. The self-styled 'unofficial Lampeter website' promises a business directory that's free to list in and free to use. Also free are events listings. As the website develops, features allowing local community interaction are also promised.
Lampeter Today
www.lampeter-today.co.uk
An online edition of the Cambrian News weekly newspaper publishing around ten news stories per week which have appeared in the print version. There's a good supply too of local sports stories and a useful searchable archive for both the news and sports sections. The site also carries classifieds ads. Some sections such as Family Notices and Jobs & Careers were empty when we looked in January 2004.
Lampeter Chamber of Trade
www.lampeter-chamber.org
The Lampeter Chamber of Trade website was revamped and relaunched in June 2007. The site has information about the chamber, a guide round the town, details about Lampeter's organisations and a history of the 'capital' of mid Ceredigion.
Suggested by M Biden
Longwood Community Woodland
www.longwood-lampeter.org.uk/
This website is dedicated to the community co-operative formed in 2003 to conserve ancient woodland in the area. The site has information about a new bridleway, a forest school and photos of a viewing gallery.
Suggested by Chloe Purton
The longest dog walk in Britain
www.longestdogwalkinbritain.blogspot.com/
In June 2009 Sophie Easterbrook and her dog, Patch, started backpacking from John O'Groats to Lands End. This is Sophie's blog of the journey.Suggested by Jan Sutton
University of Wales Lampeter
www.lamp.ac.uk
With around 1,200 students, Lampeter is the smallest university in Britain, probably one of the most rural and, according to this website, the town has the lowest crime rate in Britain. The site seems to be aimed mainly at those who are thinking of applying to the college, giving info about courses and departments as well as life in the locality. For those who've already opted for Lampter, there's a busy Students' Union site dealing with everything from student politics and union campaigns to a Hot Stuff section on "nightlife which you just can't miss".
Clwb Cledlyn Club
www.clwb-cledlyn.org.uk
This is the website for the charity Clwb Cledlyn Club, which is developing a community playground and gardens in Drefach. The website contains news, photos and other information regarding the development, which is a much-needed facility for the local community.
Suggested by Gordon Lonsdale
Lampeter Neighbourhood Policing Team
www.dyfed-powys.police.uk/en/ceredigion/neighbourhoods/lampeter/
This web page is part of the Dyfed Powys Police Force site and provides information about the local Neighbourhood Policing Team, news and appeals, safety and security advice and publications.
Suggested by Richard Marshall
Cilgwyn Golf Club
http://www.cilgwyngolf.co.uk/
This website provides all you need to know about this 9-hole golf club based at Llangybi, some five miles from Lampeter.
Suggested by Richard Milcoy from Lampeter
Shared Earth Trust
www.shared-earth-trust.org.uk/en/
The Shared Earth Trust at Denmark Farm near Lampeter is a conservation project pioneering the restoration of biodiversity to Britain's farmed countryside. The website includes information on training, publications and facilities and access.
Suggested by Malcolm Magee
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