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9 March 2010
Roger Ashton said
Just looking again at the visitors book and very pleased to see a message for me from Darleen Landry posted 29th Jan 2010 regarding the Ashton family of LLanidloes. I would be very interested to have more details of the Ashton tree. my email is Rashtonred@aol.com

24 February 2010
K.O. Mullins from Houston, Texas, USA said
Your website is wonderful. My mother, Ann Guest, grew up in Llanidloes and seeing the photos brought back lovely memories of my visits there. Say hello to cousin Bert for me.

23 February 2010
j knowles said
red lion llanidloes....best ever, sunday lunch i have had away from home, real ly good homely cooking,atmosphere and value for money, will make the journey again to llanidloes, lovely town,friendly people,well kept.thank you.

14 February 2010
Michael Lloyd Morgan said
My family and I were recently on holiday from South Africa. I had a very special interest in Llanidloes and made 3 trips back to your beautiful town while we were in Wales. My Grandfather, Morley Bennet Lloyd Morgan, son of David Lloyd Morgan and Margaret Morgan was born in Great Oak Street in 1880 and emmigrated to South Africa. Of very special interest to me was that a number of family members are buried in the graveyard at St.Idloes church. If anyone has any further information about my ancestors please email me at morganearly@gmail.com

29 January 2010
Darlene Landry said
Attention Tessa Goodier Evan Beetle cir 1785 and Elizabeth Children Jane Beetle 1827 married David Ashton JOhn cir 1829 married unknown had son Edward David Beetle c 1832 unknown daughter. If you can give the name of the Beetle you are looking for the parents of I may find it in the census.

29 January 2010
Darlene Landry said
Attention Roger Ashton. I have most of the Ashton tree and am willing to share it with you. As it is I am wanting to make sure your Ashtons are the right ones .If so I can take you back to George Ashton cir 1585

4 January 2010
Paul Broadhurst said
Have just found the site VG. My mother Ursula Broadhurst nee Jones was born in Llani 1945 and then lived at Pwllan Farm, Llandinam before moving to Crewe in the early 50s. I regularly visited relatives in both Llandinam and Llani during my early years but sadly they have all passed away now. Some older readers may remember my Great Uncle Arnold Hamer who ran an iron mongers stall near the market hall and my other Great Uncle James (Jim) Hamer who farmed Pwllan. A wonderful part of the world about which I have treasured memories. haslingtonbroadhursts@btopenworld.com

19 November 2009
pat and janet humphreys said
we were born in llani hospital 1948 1949 we now live in australia we have 2 uncles and an aunt living in llani.also cousins love to all who knew us x

16 November 2009
chris emmanuel said
I am tracing family tree looking for any one related to Parry family who lived in Church La Llanidloes at time of 1881 census they then moved to Amlwch Anglesey hope some one may help. my e mail is chriscable@ blueyonder.co.uk

16 November 2009
Lanette Schroeder-Wild said
I spent acouple of months in Llani in 1987 I believe it was. (I was an ever-so-casual romantic conquest of that rascal Alex Heydel.) Your town is such a beautiful, magical place and everyone was so kind to me (I didn't deserve it - such a whiney drama queen...) I seem to have lost contact with Butch & Juliet Evans - used to be on Idloes St., can anyone help me?? -Lanette Wild - Loveland, Colorado USA wildlane@lpbroadband.net

18 September 2009
denise forward said
i am researching my family history.i have a line from great oak street.there is jane mills 1797..her daughter hannah simon 1831..her son john mills simon 1855..he then left and eventualy went to england..if anyy one has any information i would love to hear from you..i hope one day to be able to come to llanidloes myself..denford4@hotmail.co.uk

17 August 2009
Mrs Margaret Walwyn said
Loved the DVD. My great grandparents were from Llanidloes and moved to work in coal mines in Rhondda Valley in 1870's. They are now buried in Trecorchy cemetery with their headstone all in Welsh. Hope to visit Llanidloes soon.

5 July 2009
Tim & Pat Bearman said
Lovely town,very friendly people,enjoy visiting your town

15 June 2009
Morvy Bird nee Higgs said
home to me is still Llani,I come home as often as I can. There is no place I have been ,comes anywhere near it ,the most friendly people ,the most beautiful countryside,and the best shoe shop in the country.

15 June 2009
David Donnelly said
My great grandfather was one of the Dakin Brothers who owned the Severn Side and Glynbrochan Mills but sadly my mother died before I could find out any information. I wonder if there are any Dakins left in Llani or does anyone know what happened to them? if you have any info please let me know,my e-mail is daviddonnelly@ovolo.co.uk

12 May 2009
Judith McLane said
My Nana was born in Llani in 1898 and my mum was evacuated there from Liverpool during the war. I have not been back to visit in many years (I live in America) but I have very fond memories. it is great to be able to check in using the website! Llani looks to be as lovely as ever and I hope to visit soon. I love this place!

14 April 2009
Roger Ashton said
We visited Llani last week and had a day looking round and trying to discover anything about the Ashton family, my great grandfather Edward who lived in great oak st in 1841 and 1851 his wife was Jane Morgans .My grandfather Richard born 1848 they had 8 children in all. I think Richards brother John born 1835 had a son William who was lord mayor in 1900 but cannot be sure can anyone confirm this ? We hope to visit again and stay longer email Rashtonred@aol.com

8 April 2009
Elwyn Jones said
We will be visiting Llani and staying the first 3 weeks of June. Hope to see as many old friends as possible. Am formerly from Oleuffynnon, Old Hall.

20 March 2009
lynne coyne said
My g.g.grandfather Jarman was the mayor of Llani and also did all the stone carvings in Llani

27 February 2009
Elizabeth Jones Roberts said
My materal grandmother's name was Mary Davis. She married John Oliver Jones. My mother was born at Foundary Terrace. I have a bible that belonged to my father--a Welsh bible--that was published in 1890. Very, very beautiful and I would like to find my family.

27 February 2009
Marlene Paterson Spruce Grove Alberta, Canada said
I have been researching my ancestory and discovered that my Grandfather Alfred Idloes Byng was born in Lanidloes and his middle name reflects this. He is the son of Edward Albert Byng and before that Josiah Byng. My Mother was the daughter of Alfred Idloes Byng. I would one day like to visit Wales and see the beautiful church from my Grandfathers name. I would also like to find out if there are byngs still living in this area.My Grandfather married Charlotte Geogina Mew from Kidderminster .My email address is marlene@tonn.ca. my phone 780 962 5734. I live near Edmonton, Alberta. My Grandfather imigrated to Canada in 1927. God Bless to all Marlene

26 January 2009
June Tribbick (Edwards) said
My grandparents are Richard EDWARDS b1882 Trefeglwys (I have addresses as Brynbedw and Caemegan)and Mary MILLS b1882 Llanidloes(Llwyn crwn). They married in 1907 Manledd Chapel, and migrated to Australia 1910 with two small children,Phyllis and Arthur, and went on to have another 6 children. I would very much like to hear from any relatives friends of these families. We hope to make a short visit to Wales in April 2009. My email address is tribco@ozemail.com.au

2 January 2009
Susan & Gary Standish said
What a wonderful site, we have recently bought a caravan in the area and we are looking forward to exploring the town and taking many of the walks you have recommended as well as seeing the local carnival.

29 December 2008
Marc Harpham said
My home town. Enough said.

14 December 2008
Owen Hayes said
My grandfather, David Owen, emigrated in 1866 to U.S. from Llani and I don't know why. It looks like a perfectly beautiful place. I hope someday to visit and see for myself.

6 December 2008
Kayleigh Davies said
Llanidloes is a wonderful town with loads of entertainment and shops. Hafren forest just outside llani is wonderful so far me and my family have been on every walk. The carnival is fantastic. They must go to so much effort Oh yes and bonfire night is amazing absoloutly amazing. In the summer holidays theres loads on.

1 December 2008
Nan Davenport said
My grandmother, Nancy Ann Cummins, was born in Llanidloes in 1906 to Arthur Cummins and Ethel Maude Morgan Cummins. I know she travelled to LLani sometime in the late 60's or early 70's and said we had a lot of relatives still in the town. I would be interested in hearing from any relatives. My email address is nan_davenport@yahoo.com

17 November 2008
peter wilshaw from AECB Greenbuilt said
Had a great time at the greenfair even though the weather was awful! Thanks everyone for a lovely time especially CLS and M. x

11 November 2008
Tessa Goodier said
Had a wonderful week in Llanidloes,last July.We had a couple of meals at the Cobblers Cafe which we enjoyed very much.My great-grandfather named Beedle,was a cobbler at Llanidloes in the second half of the nineteenth century and we wondered if this had been his shop.Does anyone out there have any information please?

4 November 2008
John Clarke said
I was born and went to Central Grammar school in Birmingham. The school had a camp at Bryntail Farm. I first attended camp in 1955, before the dam. To me, living in the middle of Birmingham, it was a paradise of freedom from noise and traffic, with school friends that got to know and like. Llanidloes for me has not changed much, even the milk bar is still there (where I had my first ever milk-shake). Llani will always be the best memory of my school days. I still visit every year and on a sunny day walking it's streets I am back in my childhood. May Llanidloes never change. Thank-you Llani

29 October 2008
Paul Davies said
Hello Great site, i worked on the by pass many years ago and stayed for for 2 years. Love the place. Trying to trace Sue Williams (Morgan) formely of garden suberb and victoria avenue. pfsdavies@talk21.com

22 October 2008
Eugene Kipp said
Hi, I'm from Dennison Ohio, and my great grandmother was born in Llanidloes. I'm looking forward to some genealogical research some day in Wales.

21 October 2008
Laurie Ziros said
Hi I am from Melbourne Australia,and doing my wife's (Julie McMahon) family tree (her great grandmother Mary Lloyd was born in LLanidloes (married Ballarat, Victoria Australia 1873, her marriage certificate shows her father as Thomas Owen and mother Mary Davies and believe were all from Llanidloes. We plan to visit Llanidloes in 2010. Anyone that can help with the family tree names would be appreciated.

21 October 2008
peter jones said
my dad was born in Llanidloes his name was john russell and lived in foundry terrace I spent alot of time there through my childhood from your photos its how I remember it still quaint and picture postcard

3 October 2008
chris jones said
Hi My Dad came from Llani. He emigrated to Winnipeg, Canada in 1960. His home was Oleuffynon, Old Hall. Though he lives in Canada, part of him never left Llani.

30 September 2008
Adam Schaffer said
My wife and I came from the US for a wedding of a good friend of ours last year and we had an amazing time. Everyone was very nice and we had the chance to see morris dancing, the mayor's parade and had a great time at the Red Lion Inn. I hope that we can make it back there some day.

23 September 2008
peter wilshaw said
Will be back in Llani for the Greenfair early next month.Looking forward to seeing old friends and enjoying the atmosphere!

23 September 2008
John P said
How I miss Llani. We lived there for many years but now exiled to darkest Essex. Llani probably has the best butchers shop in the whole of the UK

7 September 2008
phillip lafollette said
my great great grandparents were from Llanidloes. Your website has given me glimpes of the land they left. the land is wonderful! alas the pictures will be as close as I get to visiting.

31 August 2008
rod turner said
linda and I have visited LIani every year for last 15 years mainly to visit the quilt show at the minerva centre. However, we have fallen in love with the fantastic countryside and enjoy the character of the town, especially the friendly people.

25 August 2008
Edwards Family said
Just purchased a holiday static caravan in llanidloes and have fallen in love with the area. Hope to spend many weekends relaxing in and around llani. Great food, great scenery and friendly locals, what more could we ask for!

17 August 2008
e bo said
I love this town dont ever change its character

10 August 2008
Sue Bakshi said
Ron and I visited Llani in 2004 from the US. It was my second visit on a family history search. We have wonderful memories of hospitality, new friends, and wonderful scenery. I finally found my great-great grandfather Thomas Bennett's birthdate and place of Llanidloes 1838, and the John Davies side at Cefn Cwmere. We'll be back someday. In the meantime, 'Hi' to Jane and Ian, and Ruby and Glyn, and all the amazingly helpful people we met.

7 August 2008
Eamonn & Sue Hallmark said
Stayed 5th-6th August 2008 with Rich & Jan Cross @ 'Gwerngau' First time in mid-Wales and we were stunned by the natural beauty and friendly community spirit. Saw the dams, tasted the beer, visited Aberwystwyth, almost bought a settee, (decision pending), watched Llanidloes Town FC win their pre-season friendly and got very, very wet! Looking forward to our next visit! Thank-You Richard & Jan, and of course young Gavin.

6 August 2008
jackie smith said
thank you for your hospitality last weekend at the european championchips you gave me a parking permitt which i forgot to give back i will post it back to you and i do apologise the clays were spot on and all the staff were very helpful keep it up and i will see you next year for the british open thanks again jackie smith

24 July 2008
Jennifer ROberts said
Searching for Davies and Roberts family from Llanidloes, Montgomery, Wales for my family tree research.

9 July 2008
Dennis Spinks said
The most beautifull part of our country, i have been there many times while touring on a motor cycle thro mid Wales,

2 July 2008
Olga and William Danes-Volkov said
Wonderful site. We've only visited once, coming back in January (just so the weather can make us sure we don't want to live there) because at the moment we do!!

30 June 2008
Bar said
Great site - well done. It's almost 20 years since we lived in Llanidloes and although we come back regularly for visits your site captures the spirit of the town completely. It's made me 'homesick' for another visit and we'll be coming back for another stay and to catch up with old friends in September. Well done again for a fantastic site.

28 June 2008
claire said
i havent been yet but im sure the whole family will enjoy the experience

7 June 2008
john batey said
a very good website. we are going to visit you soon (from oxford) and the 'town tour' with commentary was very informative.

4 June 2008
leslie birchall said
I lived in llani from 1939-1945 at 5 idloes terrace with mrs norah dakin. I went to the c.of.e.school. Mr rees being headmaster. I was also in the choir at st idloes church.I wonder if there is anyone who remembers me. My email address is. lesliebirchall@hotmail.co.uk

25 May 2008
Mike Fawdrey said
I took part in the Sarn Sabrina walk on 24 May 08 & would just like to say how much my son and I enjoyed it. We were truly impressed by the organisation, especially after I had a cramp problem. Numerous folk both staff and visitors gave me much encouragement to finish successfully. Many thanks to you all, needless to say we will be back. we just wished we lived closer

22 May 2008
Judie Bridgeman said
I liked it so much, I think I'll move there!

13 May 2008
Tessa Goodier said
My family left Llanidloes at the turn of the last century, but whenever I visit the town, it feels like I'm coming home.Looking forward to spending a week nearby,with my grown-up family, in July.

13 May 2008
Jacqui Mills from Canada said
This is the town where my family came from and I had the good fortune of visiting too many years ago. Hope I can come back again and that Cynthia, the welsh cakes and Sunday services at St. Idloes are all still there.

25 April 2008
June Gwyneth Preston said
My dad was Eric Bound and he was born in Llanidloes. My last visit (from Australia) was in 2004 and I would love to return for a longer stay and try to learn more of my fathers' early family life. If you could help, I would certainly appreciate it. Email...elizabeth@tadaust.org.au

3 April 2008
Nan Davenport said
I am starting to do research on my ancestors who lived in Llanidloes. My grandmother, Nancy Ann Cummins was born in April 1903 to Ethel Maude Morgan (maiden name) and father Arthur Cummins and came to the US around 1906. I would love to hear from anyone with information on my relatives. My email address is nan_davenport@yahoo.com. Thank you

1 April 2008
William McCully said
Was evacuated here during the war, was a long lost memory. One day would like to visit again from canada.

31 March 2008
Mike Jones said
Visited Llani last Saturday.Heard that Janice Pugh is at Aldersons in Great Oak Street.Are there any Llani High School re-unions? I was at this school from 1957 - 1960.

30 March 2008
Mr.S.Greatwood said
For someone looking an interesting Mid-Wales place to visit, this web-site does make me want to come from Leicester.

22 March 2008
Eleanor Hewson said
An inspiring website! Lots for us and our 2 Border Collies to do.

20 March 2008
Sarah Morse said
My dad was born in LLanidloes in 1925 at Hawthorn House so I visited several years ago and saw what a beautiful place it was.

20 March 2008
glenys malam said
having visited family in march this year what a beautiful place this is and we will be back

17 March 2008
Roy Schultz said
great website,i,m planning visits already,scenery looks stunning.i have visited further north nr to mold&ruthin,

15 February 2008
Dwayne Meares said
My gggrandfather, Athelstane Meares, built Dol-lyce Hall. I am planning on visisting in July of this year. Are any of my Meares, Stephens, or Farmer long lost cousins still living in the area? mearesdwayne9537@aol.com

11 February 2008
Eve Levy said
I'll be visiting my sister, Annie and her husband, George and their children in your lovely town in July 2008 - looking forward! I currently live in a New York City suburb with my husband and children. This will be our children's first trip to the UK and my husband's and my first trip to Wales. If only we had more than five days, but we Americans (who have jobs) are mostly allowed very little vacation!

9 February 2008
Mina Hailstone said
Hi. I am looking for my cousin Lynda Gentle, who is from Llanidloes. Her parents are Frank & Gaynor. We wrote as teens & then lost contact. I had heard that she now lives in North Wales. If anyone knows her, please feel welcome to pass my email address onto her. It is mhailstone@comcast.net. Thank you!

14 January 2008
Dave Morrow said
GW1 XDM. Hi Deric well done for posting that in the local web site. my E mail is on my web page www.skyfirepyro.com I see that your call sighn is part of your e adress but im having problems sending to it. looking forward to hearing from you Dave. GW1 XDM.

4 January 2008
Roy Cook said
i was evacuated to Llani in1939 with my brother Tony and we stayed at the home of Mr.Arthur Davies named Llwyn on Penygreen Road.

15 December 2007
Laurie Milam said
Bore Da from the US...Moved from Cardiff back to the 'States January 2007...Wales has captured my heart,for I NEVER wanted to leave.but due to family illness,felt I had to return.. Informative site & gorgeous scenery!

15 December 2007
Derek Shepherd said
Hi...I am trying to trace Dave Morrow who could well still live in Llanidloes..I lived in Llani from 1985 till 1990 and Dave lived with his Mum at that time..he would be around 36 37yrs old now...anyone with information please email me...Thankyou G1AEGCOMMS@aol.com.

6 December 2007
Wojtek said
I'm working very close to Llani ( Old Chapel Farm ) i'm falling in love with this country........

3 December 2007
Ann Owen said
Congratulations on a most informative and sophisticated website. I have deep family connection with dear Llani - my grandparents Edward and Catherine Wood kept the Town Hall Temperance Hotel, and I have fond memories of holidays there in the Forties. Their daughter Gertrude Nina married William Lloyd Hughes, then Vicar of Llangurig and I was born in the Vicarage there. A long time later my own husband was Vicar of Carno. thus, our daughter was born In Llanidloes hospital. Thus I treasure my connections with this remarkable town and it is really good to see it so well-served by so splendid a website.

6 November 2007
Kristine said
Wonderful site - virtual tour is good - its all good - thanks v much

6 November 2007
Marius said
Great to see the website being so informative. My wife and I have lived in llani for 4 years up to Dec 2005. I was the overseas player for the rugby club. We miss the town tremendously. The saturday morning social in High street the Friday afternoon after work drink at the Lion. Fancy dress shall I go on? We miss our friends very much and wish we could pop over to the pub for a drink with them. We hope to see more on the wedsite. We are waiting in anticipation for the rugby clubs next tour to South africa. If you nee a contact in Cape Town for locals who want to come and visit South Africa (Cape Town) please let us know. We can orginase great holidays. Just ask the rugby boys about the 2004 tour. Lots of love Marius and Janine Jerling.