A step back in time to Bettws Cedewain life during the 2000s
The very name Bettws Cedewain tells a story.
Bettws is a common Welsh place-name element, derived from the Old English 'prayer house' or 'chapel' while 'Cedewain refers to the historic commote in which the village is located.
Thus, the name beautifully translates to 'the chapel in Cedewain,' anchoring the village firmly in its historical and geographical context.
The focal point of Bettws Cedewain is undoubtedly its parish church, dedicated to St. Beuno.
The churchyard itself, with its ancient yew trees and weathered gravestones, whispers tales of generations who have called this valley home.
The surrounding fertile lands of the Cedewain Valley has supported a farming way of life for centuries, shaping the landscape and the rhythm of village life.
The village acts as a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of modern life.
Its narrow lanes, bordered by hedgerows, invite leisurely strolls, while the sounds of birdsong and the gentle murmur of the nearby River Rhiw create a soothing natural soundtrack.
Here we share a handful of pictures showcasing village life from the early 2000s.
Bettws Football Club at their old Tregynon Road ground which saw players navigate a bridge to access the field. (Image: County Times.) Bettws Ladies Football Club pic are some of the players that lost 25-0 to Llanidloes Town Ladies. Pictured are Fflur Lewis (14), Rebecca Marsh (15), and Cathy Green (18) with Kimberley Benbow (14) and Laura Fisher (14) (Image: County Times.) Jacky Pelling from Bettws Cedewain was a County Times Clothes Show contest winner. (Image: County Times.) Bettws Community Centre hosted the 25th anniversary of the Bechan Friendly Circle. (Image: County Times.) Roland Fernyhough of Aberbechan hall, near Bettws was top sheep dog handler of the National Sheep Association in 2000. (Image: County Times.)
The New Inn hosted a Wales Air Ambulance fundraiser in 2007. (Image: County Times.)
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