Bridge

THE MAIN bridge over the River Teifi in the village remains closed to vehicles following the collapse of stonework around one of the arches on the north side.Workmen from Ceredigion County Council are now working at the site and have taken down a section of the parapet above the collapsed archway prior to beginning to rebuild the structure.A statement from the council indicates that they hope to have the road reopened by June.Pedestrians are being permitted to cross the bridge, following a defined route which avoids the affected section.Efforts have been made to identify the date of the construction of the earliest bridge at this site, but unfortunately few written records exist.However, in a visit to Llanfair in 1697 the traveller and gazetteer Edward Llwyd recorded that the village had two important bridges, one over the Teifi and the other across the Clywedog, but that these were of a wooden structure. Sometime later these bridges were reconstructed of local stone. There is a reference to the Teifi bridge in the minutes of the Cardiganshire Highways Committee in the mid 19th century which state that it was a stone structure.Residents are very keen to see the repair work continue as speedily as possible, so as to enable the current artificial division of the parish to end and provide easier access to the village shop.

Quiz

THE VILLAGE hall witnessed a very well-attended quiz evening. There was much appreciation of quiz mistresses Annwen Bell and Emily Davies for the effort they had put into the preparation and presentation of questions.Thanks were also expressed to Johnny Bell for his involvement and support, especially for the computerisation of the questions and team scores.Thanks were also given to Gwyneth Jones and Eleanor Evans for their provision of refreshments.

Hall improvements

CONTINUING efforts to im-prove the village hall facilities has seen the purchase of six new tables.It was felt that their acquisition would assist future display and demonstration activities such as the Llanfair Show and art and craft exhibitions.

Walking group

SOME 14 members of the village’s walking group travelled to Aberarth on a trip organised by Eleri Davies.They met local historian Dr Dilys Jones who took the group around the village and explained the origin of the settlement and significant buildings.The group then walked along the coastal path to Aberaeron where they had ice cream and refresh-ments before securing transport back to their cars at Aberarth.

Cawl and whist

THE WI organised a very successful cawl and whist evening.In spite of the transport difficulties faced by people on the west side of the river, there was an excellent attendance which resulted in 10 tables of players.

History of Welsh Music

THE WI held an open evening entitled History of Welsh Music at which performers Elsa and Ceri both sang.Elsa also played the violin and Ceri the harp.