Earlier this week, Church said she will transform the picturesque 47-acre property into a community that will help people “reconnect with themselves and the natural world” following a turbulent year brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. On her Instagram Stories, Ms Church said: “At Rhydoldog House, a small, democratic building community is welcoming volunteers to live, work and learn on a radical and inspiring new wellness project: building an accessible, zero-emissions, off-grid, healing retreat centre in the heart of Wales. A short drive from the spectacular Elan Valley dams. “Our vision for this community is one that can support the physical, spiritual, mental and emotional needs of all its members. If this sounds like something you’d be interested in, please check out our website. We’d love to hear from you all.”
IT HAS been a landmark week for the hospitality sector and one Radnorshire man has gone the extra mile by visiting and promoting all the pubs and cafes that have reopened in his hometown. Tom Jones (no, not that one!) has been going round the various hospitality businesses that reopened in Rhayader this week, pounding the pavements and then a pint or piece of cake, while promoting the pub or café’s products, opening hours and scenery on his own business’s Facebook page. Readers will be familiar with Tom and the family’s business, Hafod Hardware, which he helps run alongside his grandparents. The shop has shot to stardom in recent Christmases with their magical and heart-warming festive-themed adverts which has helped put them and Rhayader on the map.