May 2016

A new bridge for Govilon

A newly installed bridge was officially opened last week in Govilon on the popular walking and cycling route that links the village to Llanfoist. Bannau Brycheiniog National Park Authority Member Margaret Underwood attended the celebration on Thursday 5th May, to cut the ribbon. Margaret was joined by walkers, cyclists and…

Telling the Story of Brecon at Agincourt in the Cathedral

Brecon’s involvement with the battle of Agincourt has been brought to life at Brecon Cathedral in commemoration of the important contribution the men of Brecon made to the famous battle fought in France 600 years ago . Working with the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park Authority, new interpretation has been created…

Call for help to Mend Our Mountains

With just six days left, the British Mountaineering Council and the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park Authority are calling on the public to show they care about the landscape they love and use by pledging towards the Mend Our Mountains Campaign at www.crowdfunder.co.uk/mendourmountains. Working with eight national parks the crowdfunding campaign has…

National Park welcomes new Authority Members

The Bannau Brycheiniog National Park Authority has welcomed three new Members. Ms Deborah Perkin, Mr James Marsden and Mr Julian Stedman. Current Authority Members greeted them at the National Park Authority Meeting on 8 April and they will now continue their induction into their role on the governing body of…