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- Powys County Times
A look back at life in Llandinam in the early 2000s
WELCOME to another stroll down memory lane as we celebrate the village of Llandinam.
Perhaps best known as the birthplace of Victorian industrialist and philanthropist David Davies, 1st Baron Davies of Llandinam, the village is inextricably linked to the Davies family's legacy.
Davies, a self-made man, rose to prominence through his work in railway construction and coal mining, becoming a significant figure in the development of modern Wales.
His impact is felt throughout the region, and Llandinam serves as a tangible reminder of his accomplishments.
Llandinam Primary School was initially slated for closure as part of a broader education review in the Llanidloes area in 2013.
However, Powys County Council's Cabinet voted to keep the school open.
The village was also once home to a pioneering football club which was one of the oldest in the region but sadly Llandinam Football Club has risen and folded several times over the past 125 years.
Jane France Curtis, Kate France and Eirlys Jones behind the bar of the Lion Hotel in Llandinam in 2005. (Image: County Times.) Llandinam Flower and Music Festival memories from 2005.
(Image: County Times.) Llandinam Primary School's garden was officially opened in 2004.
The opening of a new IT suite at Llandinam Primary School in 2004 thanks to donations from the PTA, Celt Power and the Gwendolyn and Margaret Davies charity. (Image: County Times.)
