Work to bring back to life an integral part of The Workhouse in Llanfyllin is continuing.

Earlier this month, trustees met with the development manager for the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) in Wales, Stephen Barlow to discuss a grant application towards the Master's House appeal.

The Workhouse previously benefitted from a HLF grant of £38,0000 in 2015 which helped to create The Workhouse History Centre - Wales's only workhouse museum.

John Hainsworth, a trustee of The Workhouse, said: "Steve had a look round, viewed our 'Before and After' slide show and listened to our ideas for the Master's House.

"Just as last time, any bid will have to go through the same rigorous assessment as competing projects from all over Wales.

"But it was agreed that we could look at phasing the Master's House scheme and put in an initial ‘Our Heritage’ application for the urgent work on the roof.

"To satisfy HLF’s criteria we would need to combine the repairs with activities that would enable people to learn about heritage. This might be by providing training in traditional building skills; by involving students on conservation courses; by developing a learning pack on the building of the Workhouse or by open days for the public to learn about the restoration.

"We would seek further funding elsewhere and hope to include restoration of Y Dolydd's crowning glory: the classical cupola that once adorned the roof. The new entrance and internal improvements could follow."

John added: "We now have a clearer idea of the way forward and an affordable target of around £50,000 to make the Master's House secure."

As reported earlier in the year, work has already begun on roof repairs on the Master's House, while last week saw the appeal receive an added boost when the new Mayor of Llanfyllin, Simon Baynes named it as one of his charities for his civic year.