Editor

I wonder if the readers of the Cambrian News may be able to help with my search for information?

I am an author, currently writing the biography of a man known as ‘Smiles’, real name Alston Hughes, who lived in Llanddewi Brefi between 1972 and 1977. Smiles was a key figure in the LSD manufacturing and distribution conspiracy known as Operation Julie, which was comprehensively covered by the Cambrian News at the time of the arrests and trial in 1977 and 1978.

I would love to hear from anyone who remembers Smiles in any context; neighbour, friend, customer, or just if you have any information about him from his time in Llanddewi Brefi. The biography is being written with Smiles’ full co-operation, so noone has to worry about breaching confidences etc.

If you did know Smiles, or have any information about his activities in Llanddewi Brefi please contact me at meugher@ gmail.com or on 01352 712610 or write to me at the address below.

Andy Roberts 3 Gladstone Cottages Holway Road Holywell Flintshire CH8 7NQ

Have your say on the local issues affecting you - email [email protected] or join in the conversation on our Facebook page