24-07-2025
- General
- Powys County Times
Builth Wells Rotary recognises unsung heroes in community
Unsung heroes in Builth Wells have been honoured for their public service.
Builth Wells Rotary awarded community service awards this year to three groups and individuals for their dedication to public service.
Honoured on this occasion were St Mary's Church Bell Ringers, Richard Morgan for his services to Scouting, and Gwyn and Lisa Davies of The Fountain Inn, Builth Wells.
The awards were presented by Robert Evans, Builth Wells Rotary president.
St Mary's Bell Ringers have been providing a familiar sound in the town since 1812, ringing their bells regularly for various occasions.
With a group of about eight volunteers, they not only perform for Sunday services and other community events but also contribute in maintaining the flower beds around the town war memorial, becoming integral elements of the community.
Mr Morgan, in his role as group chair of the 1st Builth Wells Scout Group, has been noted for his tireless contribution to maintain the presence of scouting in the town, even project managing the hut renovation since March 2020.
He has also been an active member of Builth Fest Carnival Committee since 2016, a parent governor at Llanelwedd CinW Primary School since February 2020.
In 2018, Mr Morgan walked from Llandudno to Cardiff along with two friends to raise funds for Powys Sands and the Forget Me Not Suite at Hereford Hospital.
Known for their warm hospitality at The Fountain Inn in Builth Wells, Mr and Mrs Davies have been lauded for initiating and organising support for cancer research, including the popular Christmas Tractor Run for Bracken Trust.
