THE people behind a bid to help a Powys town flourish at the prestigious Britain in Bloom event this year say they are focusing on the competition, after they became the victims of vandals.
The people behind the Dolwen Field project in Llanwrtyd Wells say they would rather concentrate on a packed schedule of events and competitions taking place in 2026, including an invitation to take part in the Britain in Bloom event – with judging due to take part in July.
Last month, polytunnels at Dolwen Field were damaged, with Dyfed-Powys Police investigating. However, the people behind the project say they would rather put forward the positives of their “exciting projects” going on in Llanwrtyd this summer.
“2026 will be a veritable hive of horticultural activity in the smallest town in Wales, Llanwrtyd Wells,” said a spokesperson for Dolwen Field, which is owned by Llanwrtyd Wells Town Council.
“On July 14, the Wales in Bloom judges will arrive to survey the town for this year’s entry.
“Last year, a Gold Award was presented to the organisers – Georgie Perrett and Lynn Ball – at the ceremony, held in Wrexham. We hope that we can emulate that success again in 2026.
“However, this fantastic achievement led to another step up – an invite to enter Llanwrtyd into the Britain in Bloom event.
“We are one of 44 entries from the whole of the UK. The judges will be visiting on July 30. Our theme is ‘Llanwrtyd in Bloom: Bringing nature, community and heritage home’.”
Other initiatives going on throughout the year include the town showcasing its gardens as part of the National Garden Scheme’s (NGS) Open Gardens programme, which will be held on both July 11 and 12.
Garden enthusiasts will have the chance to wander through six private gardens and admire the floral displays surrounding the iconic Red Kite sculpture and the railway station.
At Dolwen Field, visitors will be able to immerse themselves in a haven of nature, enjoying peaceful parkland, a sensory garden, wildflower meadows and scenic walking trail.
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Another project, led by the Dolwen Field Committee, has benefitted from a grant from the Powys Anti-Poverty Locality Fund, enabling it to put a seasonal project in place, to encourage the community to grow, cook and share produce, which is entitled ‘Good Food on a Budget’.
“We have already started work on this and the project include heritage fruit trees, which have been planted in the children’s play area and will be trained to grow at a reachable height,” added the spokesperson.
This summer, a fun event will be held on the Dolwen Field, with emphasis on nature and biodiversity. It will be a chance to showcase the areas of interest on the field, with the potato judging also taking place during this event.
A local walk and foraging workshop is planned in the autumn. A new notice board and lectern with a map of the field are being installed to assist with information sharing.
“These are just a few of the exciting ventures happening in Llanwrtyd this year,” added the spokesperson. “It is certainly a small town with a big attitude.”
Dyfed-Powys Police said it received a report of a criminal damage incident.
A spokesperson for the force said: “It was reported that holes had been burnt into a polytunnel, which occurred between 6pm on Sunday, March 22, and 10am on Monday, March 23. There have been no arrests.”
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