A PROMINENT “farming stalwart” from Tywyn is being mourned by family, friends and colleagues.

Last Friday the Farmers’ Union of Wales reported “with great sadness” the death of Richard ap Simon Jones, a former FUW vice-president and life member.

FUW Meirionnydd county executive officer Huw Jones, said: “Warm tributes have been flowing into the FUW Meirionnydd County Office following the news.

“He had a truly excellent farming enterprise at Ysguboriau, and was well known throughout farming circles in Wales.

“The farm has hosted several events and open days over the years which include the FUW, Welsh Black Cattle Society and the National Sheep Association.

“Undoubtedly a farming stalwart, he was a passionate campaigner for family farming and rural communities.

“He was very highly respected, and was involved in several organisations throughout the principality.

“He was awarded the MBE in the early 1980s, and was a Fellow of the Royal Agricultural Society.”

Read the full story in this week’s Meirionnydd edition of the Cambrian News