A five-star caravan and camping park located next to the Dyfi Osprey Project on the Aberystwyth to Machynlleth road has struck gold in the respected David Bellamy Conservation Award Scheme.

Ben and Sarah Lewis, managers of Morben Isaf Holiday Home and Touring Park at Derwenlas have expressed their delight at achieving the gold award.

The countryside and wildlife loving couple moved with their two children from Worcester to become park managers in May, 2013.

“We are very proud to have achieved the gold award,” said Sarah. “It demonstrates our commitment to balancing our business aims with doing the best we can for conservation.

“The abundant wildlife that we have here is a big attraction and the award is an extra incentive to caravan owners, who are all on board and contributing to the park’s aims.”

In a letter of congratulations to Mr and Mrs Lewis, David Bellamy wrote: “I hope that you will use this award to let everyone know about the wonderful work you are doing for the environment."

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