The Tivyside Advertiser has taken a nostalgic look back at some old pictures from the Llandysul area, highlighting some of the familiar faces from Newcastle Emlyn over the past decade. The article features some of the town’s sports stars, artists, and much more, with a bonus picture from the 1950s.
Readers are encouraged to identify the faces and see how the town has changed over the years. Some of the highlights include Newcastle Emlyn’s Aberaeron Sevens plate win in 2014, artist Helen Elliott’s exhibition in 2017, and Tekki RS Newcastle Emlyn’s grading successes in the same year, where Bethany Nelson was also selected to compete for Wales.
Additionally, the article features members of the Newcastle Emlyn Plonevez Porzay Twinning Association meeting the Bretons who came to the town in 2015. Also, William Silverstone is pictured charging his car at a new electric car charging point in Newcastle Emlyn in 2018, along with Cllr Hazel Evans and Thomas Evans.
The article also showcases the HUTS Workshop in Newcastle Emlyn, which received a £500,000 Big Lottery Fund grant in 2018. It also features a picture of the 1950s Newcastle Emlyn team that won the Roderic Bowen Cup.
More recent images include Newcastle Emlyn’s Welsh international rugby player Gareth Thomas in 2021 and Dylan Davies from Newcastle Emlyn in 2022. Readers interested in exploring further can join the nostalgia group by searching for Tivyside Advertiser Nostalgia Page on Facebook.
Overall, the article provides a wonderful trip down memory lane for those familiar with Newcastle Emlyn, and an insightful introduction for those who are new to the town.
