Who’s Who
Welcome to our Community Councillors, escaping the rigours of a Council meeting to convene on the Literary Institute terrace for a group photograph, set with our glorious Dyfi Valley and Estuary as a backdrop.
Since this photo was taken Cllr Bryn Lloyd, he in the cool sunshades, has retired after serving three terms on Aberdyfi Community Council, and twice as Chair. Due to Covid restrictions we have been unable to arrange another group photo and will endeavour to rectify this as soon as possible.
All Councillors live in Aberdyfi and are active in different areas of the community as well as the Council. They all sit on sub-committees as well as the Community Council, for instance finance, allotments and playground to mention a few.
If you see them out and about in the village, do say hello!
Get to know your Councillors…
Dewi Owen
County Councillor – Chairman
Council Office, Literary Institute, Aberdovey LL35 0LN
t. 01654 767 267 | Email County Cllr – Chairman
I was born in Aberdyfi and attended Aberdyfi primary school and Tywyn secondary school. I live on a farm called Esgairgyfela, which is situated 2 miles outside the village. I am married to my wife Meinir and we have three daughters.
I have been a Community Councillor for 25 years, and represent the village of Aberdyfi and Pennal as a Gwynedd County Councillor for the past 10 years. This involves becoming a member of numerous committees within the village, and gives me great pleasure in helping to improve and help make Aberdyfi a prosperous village.
Mark Dunton
Councillor
Council Office, Literary Institute, Aberdovey LL35 0LN
t. 01654 767 816 | Email Councillor
Roman Hackelsberger
Councillor
Council Office, Literary Institute, Aberdovey LL35 0LN
t. 01654 767 816 | Email Councillor
MBBCh Medicine, DCH, DRCOG, MRCGP, DFSRH
Councillor
Council Office, Literary Institute, Aberdovey LL35 0LN
t. 01654 767 816 | Email Councillor
Dr Sara Bradbury-Willis was born in Tywyn and attended school both locally in Aberdyfi Primary School and Ysgol Uwchradd Tywyn, but also in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. She attended Llandovery College before starting her medical training at University of Wales College of Medicine. She became a doctor in 2005 and moved back home to Aberdovey in 2012. She is now a GP partner in Dyfi Valley Health medical practice.
She sits on the Project Board for the Development of the Health and Wellbeing Centre in Machynlleth.
Ian Hewins
Councillor
Council Office, Literary Institute, Aberdovey LL35 0LN
t. 01654 767 816 | Email Councillor
Brian Kelly
Councillor
Council Office, Literary Institute, Aberdovey LL35 0LN
t. 01654 767 702 | Email Councillor
I came on holiday in 1995 and fell in love with Aberdyfi.
I worked in the electronics design and manufacturing industry in South Wales for many years then worked in the USA and several European countries on computer and communication systems before ‘retiring’ and looking for somewhere more relaxed to settle down. After a second visit to Aberdyfi in 1999 my mind was made up and I decided to move permanently. I’m now ‘retired’ but still very active in product and software development although at a more leisurely pace! I also tutor and advise students worldwide on technical matters through an online forum.
I am the Western region (Gwynedd and Anglesey) coordinator for North Wales Neighbourhood Watch and Chair of a local Residents Association in the Village.
My involvement with Aberdyfi Community Council goes back to 2007, initially as an observer at meetings to keep in touch with the community and since 2017 as Councillor representing Abertafol Ward. Aberdyfi has a dynamic Community and it is a privilege to support it through the changing times ahead.
Catrin O’Neill
Councillor
Council Office, Literary Institute, Aberdovey LL35 0LN
t. 01654 767 816 | Email Councillor
Catrin grew up in Aberdyfi, attending the Village primary school and then Ysgol Uwchradd Tywyn and Coleg Meirion Dwyfor before heading off to Salford University to Study Media Performance.
Many years of travel and adventures all over the world followed during which time she learnt her craft as a folk singer and musician. During that time the hiraeth for her home, family and language was always present and she finally came home to roost in 2017.
Her little son will be the 5th generation of her family to live in the village.
She believes Aberdyfi to be an incredibly special place. “It’s not just the unique landscape and ecology of the area but also the folklore, history, culture, language and community which make Aberdyfi one of the most wonderful places to live on our beautiful planet. These are all things which need to be taken care of and protected”.
She has seen many changes in the village since her childhood and not all for the best. “The loss of our primary school has had a very detrimental effect on our community and we have lost a large number of families from the village as a result”.
Catrin believes now is the time to put the needs of local communities first and look at ways of developing a more sustainable form of tourism. She would like to see some of the money generated by tourism being reinvested into those communities, focusing on family life and opportunities for young people along with safeguarding the environment.
Megan Reynolds
Councillor
Council Office, Literary Institute, Aberdovey LL35 0LN
t. 01654 767 816 | Email Councillor
I am born and bred in Aberdyfi and my family have lived here for many generations.
During my career in nursing I became the night nursing co-ordinator at the City Hospital in Birmingham.
Retiring and returning to Aberdyfi gave me the opportunity to become a member of the Aberdyfi Community Council. I was elected 21 years ago, and in that time I have been Chair of the Council and a 1st responder in the village.
I am a member of the Tywyn Inner Wheel Club and Dovey Ladies.
My particular interests are improving services at Bronglais Hospital and helping people in times of emergency care.
I am also very keen on protecting the village assets and its enduring beauty.
Bob Tyrrell
Councillor
Council Office, Literary Institute, Aberdovey LL35 0LN
t. 01654 767 816 | Email Councillor
I lived in Surrey before having the good fortune of moving to Aberdovey fourteen years ago with my wife, Jenny. Living within a close-knit community, I soon made friends and became involved in many different aspects of life here in the village.
I joined Aberdovey Community Council four years ago as I felt I wanted to give something back.
Prior to my semi-retirement, I was the commercial director for an international family business, with special responsibilities for marketing, commercial contracts and legal matters. I feel that this experience has proved helpful in relation to some of our council’s business dealings.
I am enthusiastic in maintaining high standards of our public places and, recently, I have enjoyed playing an active role in the establishment of the new-look Wharf gardens. It brings a sense of pride when locals and holiday makers alike express their appreciation for what our community council and band of volunteers have achieved.
It is frustrating that government cutbacks are impinging on the services provided by county councils. But this makes it even more important that we at Aberdovey Community Council push hard to ensure that our village is looked after for future generations and I look forward to playing my part in this.
David Williams MBE
Councillor
Council Office, Literary Institute, Aberdovey LL35 0LN
t. 01654 767 225 | Email Councillor
I have been a Community Councillor since 1991. I was brought up and educated in Tywyn and came to live in Aberdyfi in 1974, taking up a post at the Outward Bound centre, after teaching in Bedfordshire.
I worked there until 1993, after which I joined Snowdonia National Park as a warden, retiring in 2014.
I brought up my family in the village – highly recommended, and have been an active Mountain Rescue Volunteer and with the Aberdyfi lifeboat for all that period.
Sadie Porter
Councillor
Council Office, Literary Institute, Aberdovey LL35 0LN
t. 01654 767 816 | Email Councillor
Who’s Who
Welcome to our Community Councillors, escaping the rigours of a Council meeting to convene on the Literary Institute terrace for a group photograph, set with our glorious Dyfi Valley and Estuary as a backdrop.
Since this photo was taken Cllr Bryn Lloyd, he in the cool sunshades, has retired after serving three terms on Aberdyfi Community Council, and twice as Chair. Due to Covid restrictions we have been unable to arrange another group photo and will endeavour to rectify this as soon as possible.
All Councillors live in Aberdyfi and are active in different areas of the community as well as the Council. They all sit on sub-committees as well as the Community Council, for instance finance, allotments and playground to mention a few.
If you see them out and about in the village, do say hello!
Get to know your Councillors…
Dewi Owen
County Councillor – Chairman
Council Office, Literary Institute, Aberdovey LL35 0LN
t. 01654 767 267 | Email County Cllr – Chairman
I was born in Aberdyfi and attended Aberdyfi primary school and Tywyn secondary school. I live on a farm called Esgairgyfela, which is situated 2 miles outside the village. I am married to my wife Meinir and we have three daughters.
I have been a Community Councillor for 25 years, and represent the village of Aberdyfi and Pennal as a Gwynedd County Councillor for the past 10 years. This involves becoming a member of numerous committees within the village, and gives me great pleasure in helping to improve and help make Aberdyfi a prosperous village.
Mark Dunton
Councillor
Council Office, Literary Institute, Aberdovey LL35 0LN
t. 01654 767 816 | Email Councillor
Roman Hackelsberger
Councillor
Council Office, Literary Institute, Aberdovey LL35 0LN
t. 01654 767 816 | Email Councillor
Dr Sara Bradbury-Willis
MBBCh Medicine, DCH, DRCOG, MRCGP, DFSRH
Councillor
Council Office, Literary Institute, Aberdovey LL35 0LN
t. 01654 767 816 | Email Councillor
Dr Sara Bradbury-Willis was born in Tywyn and attended school both locally in Aberdyfi Primary School and Ysgol Uwchradd Tywyn, but also in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. She attended Llandovery College before starting her medical training at University of Wales College of Medicine. She became a doctor in 2005 and moved back home to Aberdovey in 2012. She is now a GP partner in Dyfi Valley Health medical practice.
She sits on the Project Board for the Development of the Health and Wellbeing Centre in Machynlleth.
Ian Hewins
Councillor
Council Office, Literary Institute, Aberdovey LL35 0LN
t. 01654 767 816 | Email Councillor
Brian Kelly
Councillor
Council Office, Literary Institute, Aberdovey LL35 0LN
t. 01654 767 702 | Email Councillor
I came on holiday in 1995 and fell in love with Aberdyfi.
I worked in the electronics design and manufacturing industry in South Wales for many years then worked in the USA and several European countries on computer and communication systems before ‘retiring’ and looking for somewhere more relaxed to settle down. After a second visit to Aberdyfi in 1999 my mind was made up and I decided to move permanently. I’m now ‘retired’ but still very active in product and software development although at a more leisurely pace! I also tutor and advise students worldwide on technical matters through an online forum.
I am the Western region (Gwynedd and Anglesey) coordinator for North Wales Neighbourhood Watch and Chair of a local Residents Association in the Village.
My involvement with Aberdyfi Community Council goes back to 2007, initially as an observer at meetings to keep in touch with the community and since 2017 as Councillor representing Abertafol Ward. Aberdyfi has a dynamic Community and it is a privilege to support it through the changing times ahead.
Catrin O’Neill
Councillor
Council Office, Literary Institute, Aberdovey LL35 0LN
t. 01654 767 816 | Email Councillor
Catrin grew up in Aberdyfi, attending the Village primary school and then Ysgol Uwchradd Tywyn and Coleg Meirion Dwyfor before heading off to Salford University to Study Media Performance.
Many years of travel and adventures all over the world followed during which time she learnt her craft as a folk singer and musician. During that time the hiraeth for her home, family and language was always present and she finally came home to roost in 2017.
Her little son will be the 5th generation of her family to live in the village.
She believes Aberdyfi to be an incredibly special place. “It’s not just the unique landscape and ecology of the area but also the folklore, history, culture, language and community which make Aberdyfi one of the most wonderful places to live on our beautiful planet. These are all things which need to be taken care of and protected”.
She has seen many changes in the village since her childhood and not all for the best. “The loss of our primary school has had a very detrimental effect on our community and we have lost a large number of families from the village as a result”.
Catrin believes now is the time to put the needs of local communities first and look at ways of developing a more sustainable form of tourism. She would like to see some of the money generated by tourism being reinvested into those communities, focusing on family life and opportunities for young people along with safeguarding the environment.
Megan Reynolds
Councillor
Council Office, Literary Institute, Aberdovey LL35 0LN
t. 01654 767 816 | Email Councillor
I am born and bred in Aberdyfi and my family have lived here for many generations.
During my career in nursing I became the night nursing co-ordinator at the City Hospital in Birmingham.
Retiring and returning to Aberdyfi gave me the opportunity to become a member of the Aberdyfi Community Council. I was elected 21 years ago, and in that time I have been Chair of the Council and a 1st responder in the village.
I am a member of the Tywyn Inner Wheel Club and Dovey Ladies.
My particular interests are improving services at Bronglais Hospital and helping people in times of emergency care.
I am also very keen on protecting the village assets and its enduring beauty.
Bob Tyrrell
Councillor
Council Office, Literary Institute, Aberdovey LL35 0LN
t. 01654 767 816 | Email Councillor
I lived in Surrey before having the good fortune of moving to Aberdovey fourteen years ago with my wife, Jenny. Living within a close-knit community, I soon made friends and became involved in many different aspects of life here in the village.
I joined Aberdovey Community Council four years ago as I felt I wanted to give something back.
Prior to my semi-retirement, I was the commercial director for an international family business, with special responsibilities for marketing, commercial contracts and legal matters. I feel that this experience has proved helpful in relation to some of our council’s business dealings.
I am enthusiastic in maintaining high standards of our public places and, recently, I have enjoyed playing an active role in the establishment of the new-look Wharf gardens. It brings a sense of pride when locals and holiday makers alike express their appreciation for what our community council and band of volunteers have achieved.
It is frustrating that government cutbacks are impinging on the services provided by county councils. But this makes it even more important that we at Aberdovey Community Council push hard to ensure that our village is looked after for future generations and I look forward to playing my part in this.
David Williams MBE
Councillor
Council Office, Literary Institute, Aberdovey LL35 0LN
t. 01654 767 225 | Email Councillor
I have been a Community Councillor since 1991. I was brought up and educated in Tywyn and came to live in Aberdyfi in 1974, taking up a post at the Outward Bound centre, after teaching in Bedfordshire.
I worked there until 1993, after which I joined Snowdonia National Park as a warden, retiring in 2014.
I brought up my family in the village – highly recommended, and have been an active Mountain Rescue Volunteer and with the Aberdyfi lifeboat for all that period.
Sadie Porter
Councillor
Council Office, Literary Institute, Aberdovey LL35 0LN
t. 01654 767 816 | Email Councillor
Who’s Who
Welcome to our Community Councillors, escaping the rigours of a Council meeting to convene on the Literary Institute terrace for a group photograph, set with our glorious Dyfi Estuary as a backdrop.
Since this photo was taken Cllr Bryn Lloyd, he in the cool sunshades, has retired after serving three terms on Aberdyfi Community Council, and twice as Chair. Due to Covid restrictions we have been unable to arrange another group photo and will endeavour to rectify this as soon as possible.
All Councillors live in Aberdyfi and are active in different areas of the community as well as the Council. They all sit on sub-committees as well as the Community Council, for instance finance, allotments and playground to mention a few.
If you see them out and about in the village, do say hello!
Get to know your Councillors…
Dewi Owen
County Councillor – Chairman
Council Office, Literary Institute
Aberdovey LL35 0LN
t. 01654 767 267
e. County Councillor – Chairman
I was born in Aberdyfi and attended Aberdyfi primary school and Tywyn secondary school. I live on a farm called Esgairgyfela, which is situated 2 miles outside the village. I am married to my wife Meinir and we have three daughters.
I have been a Community Councillor for 25 years, and represent the village of Aberdyfi and Pennal as a Gwynedd County Councillor for the past 10 years. This involves becoming a member of numerous committees within the village, and gives me great pleasure in helping to improve and help make Aberdyfi a prosperous village.
Mark Dunton
Councillor
Council Office, Literary Institute
Aberdovey LL35 0LN
t. 01654 767 816
e. Councillor
Ian Hewins
Councillor
Council Office, Literary Institute
Aberdovey LL35 0LN
t. 01654 767 816
e. Email Councillor
Dr Sara Bradbury-Willis
MBBCh Medicine, DCH, DRCOG, MRCGP, DFSRH
Councillor
Council Office, Literary Institute
Aberdovey LL35 0LN
t. 01654 767 816
e. Email Councillor
Dr Sara Bradbury-Willis was born in Tywyn and attended school both locally in Aberdyfi Primary School and Ysgol Uwchradd Tywyn, but also in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. She attended Llandovery College before starting her medical training at University of Wales College of Medicine. She became a doctor in 2005 and moved back home to Aberdovey in 2012. She is now a GP partner in Dyfi Valley Health medical practice.
She sits on the Project Board for the Development of the Health and Wellbeing Centre in Machynlleth.
Roman Hackelsberger
Councillor
Council Office, Literary Institute
Aberdovey LL35 0LN
t. 01654 767 816
e. Email Councillor
Brian Kelly
Councillor
Council Office, Literary Institute
Aberdovey LL35 0LN
t. 01654 767 702
e. Email Councillor
I came on holiday in 1995 and fell in love with Aberdyfi.
I worked in the electronics design and manufacturing industry in South Wales for many years then worked in the USA and several European countries on computer and communication systems before ‘retiring’ and looking for somewhere more relaxed to settle down. After a second visit to Aberdyfi in 1999 my mind was made up and I decided to move permanently. I’m now ‘retired’ but still very active in product and software development although at a more leisurely pace! I also tutor and advise students worldwide on technical matters through an online forum.
I am the Western region (Gwynedd and Anglesey) coordinator for North Wales Neighbourhood Watch and Chair of a local Residents Association in the Village.
My involvement with Aberdyfi Community Council goes back to 2007, initially as an observer at meetings to keep in touch with the community and since 2017 as Councillor representing Abertafol Ward. Aberdyfi has a dynamic Community and it is a privilege to support it through the changing times ahead.
Catrin O’Neill
Councillor
Council Office, Literary Institute
Aberdovey LL35 0LN
t. 01654 767 816
e. Email Councillor
Catrin grew up in Aberdyfi, attending the Village primary school and then Ysgol Uwchradd Tywyn and Coleg Meirion Dwyfor before heading off to Salford University to Study Media Performance.
Many years of travel and adventures all over the world followed during which time she learnt her craft as a folk singer and musician. During that time the hiraeth for her home, family and language was always present and she finally came home to roost in 2017.
Her little son will be the 5th generation of her family to live in the village.
She believes Aberdyfi to be an incredibly special place. “It’s not just the unique landscape and ecology of the area but also the folklore, history, culture, language and community which make Aberdyfi one of the most wonderful places to live on our beautiful planet. These are all things which need to be taken care of and protected”.
She has seen many changes in the village since her childhood and not all for the best. “The loss of our primary school has had a very detrimental effect on our community and we have lost a large number of families from the village as a result”.
Catrin believes now is the time to put the needs of local communities first and look at ways of developing a more sustainable form of tourism. She would like to see some of the money generated by tourism being reinvested into those communities, focusing on family life and opportunities for young people along with safeguarding the environment.
Megan Reynolds
Councillor
Council Office, Literary Institute
Aberdovey LL35 0LN
t. 01654 767 816
e. Email Councillor
I am born and bred in Aberdyfi and my family have lived here for many generations.
During my career in nursing I became the night nursing co-ordinator at the City Hospital in Birmingham.
Retiring and returning to Aberdyfi gave me the opportunity to become a member of the Aberdyfi Community Council. I was elected 21 years ago, and in that time I have been Chair of the Council and a 1st responder in the village.
I am a member of the Tywyn Inner Wheel Club and Dovey Ladies.
My particular interests are improving services at Bronglais Hospital and helping people in times of emergency care.
I am also very keen on protecting the village assets and its enduring beauty.
Bob Tyrrell
Councillor
Council Office, Literary Institute
Aberdovey LL35 0LN
t. 01654 767 816
e. Email Councillor
I lived in Surrey before having the good fortune of moving to Aberdovey fourteen years ago with my wife, Jenny. Living within a close-knit community, I soon made friends and became involved in many different aspects of life here in the village.
I joined Aberdovey Community Council four years ago as I felt I wanted to give something back.
Prior to my semi-retirement, I was the commercial director for an international family business, with special responsibilities for marketing, commercial contracts and legal matters. I feel that this experience has proved helpful in relation to some of our council’s business dealings.
I am enthusiastic in maintaining high standards of our public places and, recently, I have enjoyed playing an active role in the establishment of the new-look Wharf gardens. It brings a sense of pride when locals and holiday makers alike express their appreciation for what our community council and band of volunteers have achieved.
It is frustrating that government cutbacks are impinging on the services provided by county councils. But this makes it even more important that we at Aberdovey Community Council push hard to ensure that our village is looked after for future generations and I look forward to playing my part in this.
David Williams MBE
Councillor
Council Office, Literary Institute
Aberdovey LL35 0LN
t. 01654 767 225
e. Email Councillor
I have been a Community Councillor since 1991. I was brought up and educated in Tywyn and came to live in Aberdyfi in 1974, taking up a post at the Outward Bound centre, after teaching in Bedfordshire.
I worked there until 1993, after which I joined Snowdonia National Park as a warden, retiring in 2014.
I brought up my family in the village – highly recommended, and have been an active Mountain Rescue Volunteer and with the Aberdyfi lifeboat for all that period.
Sadie Porter
Councillor
Council Office, Literary Institute
Aberdovey LL35 0LN
t. 01654 767 816
e. Email Councillor