A RURAL Powys post office is to close this week, months after locals were toasting to its future when a buyer was found to keep it open.
The future of Llangammarch Wells Post Office looked to have been secured in February, after a buyer was found for the business following postmistress Marion Roff’s announcement that she was planning to retire after 25 years at the helm.
However, on Saturday, July 26, Llangammarch Community Council announced on its Facebook page that the post office is now set to close for good this Thursday (July 31).
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“We are sorry to confirm that the post office in Llangammarch is closing next Thursday, the 31st July,” read the Facebook post.
“Marion has requested that people don't ask questions as she is so sad that it didn't work out.”
A public meeting was called in August 2024 in a bid to safeguard the future of the post office and combined shop, after Marion announced that it was finally time for her to step down and retire.
However, someone then came forward, agreeing to buy it, with Marion and colleague Jennifer Griffiths revealing they would remain in post while the takeover was completed.
In light of this weekend’s sad announcement, members of the village community, near Builth Wells, have paid tribute to Marion and Jennifer.
“No-one could have done more to get someone to take over,” said one.
“Thank you for hanging on this long. Very grateful to you and Jenny for the long and great service you both gave to the community. You will both be much missed.”
Following February’s apparent lifeline, the formal process of the sale began and was expected to take approximately six to nine months to complete.
Marion and Jenny had agreed to continue working until the autumn to allow for a smooth transition, but the doors will now shut later this week.
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