The Launch of our "Next Ten Years" document on 27th April was a sensational, ground-breaking success, with over 100 sign-ups and four inspirational speakers, all strongly encouraging us to get on with creating the Bronllys Well Being Park.

And to set the mood for the event, we were encouraged by our youngest member – 5-year-old Gaia, eloquently representing our future generations – to remember that a small group of committed people can make a difference, can indeed bring about change. She was followed by Sophie Howe, the Future Generations Commissioner for Wales – the only one in the world! – who set out the work and aims of her Commission. Among many other things, she called for a National Wellness System, for a Universal Basic Income, and embedding kindness in everything we do. She referred to Wilful Blindness on the part of some public bodies, called for co-operation and dialogue and encouraged us to continue with the efforts to bring about the Well Being Park at our much-loved Bronllys Community Hospital.

Tom Chance, CEO of the National Community Land Trust Network, talked of the threat of

gentrification and of the need for the community to own the land if it is to ensure lasting affordable housing and other vital assets. Dave Palmer of Communities Creating Homes,

called for healthier homes built to last for at least one hundred years and for co-operation

between the Powys Teaching Health Board and Bronllys Well Being Park CLT.

Max Comfort questioned the stance adopted by that Health Board, called on them to transparently publish their plans for the Bronllys Community Hospital site, and expressed surprise at their rejection of so many of the Well Being Park proposals. Proposals, he maintained, that would serve the present communities of Bronllys, Talgarth, Hay and others nearby, but which would also prepare for the generations yet to come.

We reminded the audience the vision and aspirations are not yet supported by Powys Teaching Health Board. However we remain optimistic of working collaboratively with the Powys Teaching Health Board and Powys

 County Council. We hope the huge endorsements we’ve received from so many people for the Well Being Park proposals will enable us to persuade the PTHB to join us around a table to discuss ways of realising these exciting plans.

Finally, a message was read from the Archbishop of Wales, the Right Reverend John Davies, encouraging everyone to support our work in whatever way they can and to convince others regarding the initiative’s undoubted worth. 

Already messages of congratulation and support are coming in to our offices noting the success of the Launch and increasing our membership. 

A video recording of the event is available on our website www.bronllyswellbeingpark.org with a special endorsement from Michael Sheen! A flipper page copy of the “Next Ten Years” document is available on the site.

Please contact us for hard copies or further information on Tel: 07725 111799.