Trigolion Community Building in Llanddaniel has been named as a regional winner in the Jewson Building Better Communities competition, with the project scooping £5,000 to spend on building materials. In the 1990s, the people of Llanddaniel formed ‘Trigolion’ – a residents association. With fundraising and EU support, the association bought the old blacksmith’s, which became a shop and post office with parts of the building set aside as community space. Unfortunately, the shop closed and the building now needs to…

Four community projects from across Wales have been announced as finalists in the 2016 Jewson Building Better Communities competition. After beating 1,800 nominated projects they’ve made it to this stage, and now need your help to secure a share of the £250,000 prize fund. Trigollion Community Building, Iorwerth Arms Community Pub, Canton RFC Junior Section and Gwerin y Coed – ‘Sied Setlo’ Community Education Centre are calling on members of the local community to get behind the projects and cast…