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On Thursday 27^th November the Workhouse Gallery opens its doors for a special preview of artwork from 6pm (read all about it here). The gallery has been kindly supported by the The Bodfach Trust and is a new project at the Llanfyllin Workhouse. There will be a range of products in a wide variety of disciplines and materials from jewellery and textiles to furniture and fine art.    Amongst the exhibitors will be Viki Govan and Richard Warner of Iron Vein in Welshpool who create bespoke metal work sculpture and furniture; awarding winning glass artist Angharad Whitfield from Brecon; local artist Symond Whittle, who works with Oil Painting and contempory sculptures and distinguished artist Rachel Montgomery who creates decorative panels using glass.  A programme of exhibitions and events will be taking place over the next 12 months and the gallery will also be available for hire for private exhibitions. 

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The Llanfyllin Workhouse has been awarded an It’s Your Community Award for £1000 to create a community garden. Within one of the Workhouse Courtyards lies a derelict space which over the last few months has become the focus of a huge effort to turn it into a memorial garden to remember and respect all those that lived in the Llanfyllin Union Workhouse.

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Craftspeople are being invited to join in the festive countdown and book stalls at the Llanfyllin Workhouse Christmas market.  The Christmas Market takes place on Sunday 30th November from 10am to 4pm.   There will be space available for people to sell gifts, crafts, foods, and quality festive goods. This will be a perfect opportunity to shop locally for Christmas presents and support not only the Workhouse but also local artists and craftspeople. Ian Garland, Project Manager said “The Christmas market will be a very popular event this year and I think it will give people an opportunity to see how much has been achieved at the Workhouse in just 12 months whilst also enjoying the festive spirit.”

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Over the weekend of 25-26 October the Llanfyllin Workhouse will hosting its 3^rd Volunteers Weekend. The Workhouse is looking for anyone willing to lend a hand and help move the Llanfyllin Workhouse project forward. Over the last few months with the help of volunteers the indoor venue and craft workshops have become a reality. We will be concentrating on two areas this weekend. The new gallery which we will be opening at the end of November and the caretakers flat (John "Animal" Davis our stalwart volunteer and allround good guy is going to be a dad in February and he and we need to get him moved in ASAP for the nesting process to commence !) Food will be provided for volunteers over the weekend. If you would like to get involved, work hard and have some fun please get in touch on 01691 649062

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On 22^nd April Students from the Welsh School of Architecture in Cardiff visited the Workhouse in Llanfyllin as part of their studies into sustainable communities in the context of heritage. They began their field trip helping out as volunteers on the current building works which are being carried out.

This was an opportunity for students to work with a live project and real clients early in their architectural careers. The project for study was the appropriate and sustainable reuse of Llanfyllin Workhouse. Over the course of the week the students met members of the local community and investigated prospective users of the building.
 

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