Ynysybwl Vision was visited by Heledd Fychan MS and Senedd Regional Member for for South Wales Central and Plaid Cymru.  The visit took place on 4th of November after Heledd read the Ynysybwl Vision Impact Report and wanted to see  for herself the unique work going on across the community of Ynysybwl. 

During the visit, Heledd was taken on a tour accompanied by some of the YRP team and chatted with many inspirational community leaders from various groups.  We met at the office in Windsor Place then went on to the Lady Windsor trail, part of the Cribbin Ddu walk developed by the paths and trails vision group. Then we arrived at Butcher's Pool which is a paddling area that is cherished  by local families. This was taken over by, 'Friends of Butchers Pool' who, with grit and determination took complete ownership in ensuring that the pool is open each summer for everyone.  In 2019  FOBP were supported by Ynysybwl Regeneration Partnership and the Vision, and the pool  was fully refurbished. Finally we stopped off at our newest venture, Caban Guto for a hot bacon roll  a drink and the most wonderful, spicy beetroot soup served in beautiful earthenware.

Heledd was beyond impressed with what we have achieved as a community and recognised the unique nature of our community asset-based approach to life in Ynysybwl.  Together we have created so much based on collaboration, and commitment driven by the people who live here. Ynysybwl and the Vision is thriving and vibrant, and this was all the more apparent through the eyes our our visitor.

Diolch yn fawr Heledd - Croeso unrhyw fryd.