13/01/2024
SAVE THE COPPERWORKS
Unfortunately the lion’s share of the Copperworks site has been sold, ie the main part of the school and playing field. However the smaller Copperworks building which was used by the Town Band has been vacated .This is an asset the Town Council own but cannot afford to maintain and refurbish
The future of the Copperworks (Band Room ) is in the balance. The Heritage society is keen to preserve this site.
However support and commitment is needed from the Historical society to ensure grant funding and a future for the building
If you want to support the preservation of this building and part of our heritage please do the following
Write to Mr Huw Thomas Town Clerk
or email [email protected]
expressing your support to keep this asset
You can also show your support by attending the Facilities meeting at 6 pm in the Senior Citizens Hall on February 7th
Remember your voice needs to be heard
The Copperworks building
This is an asset which is worthy of investment because
It is an iconic WORKS SCHOOL built by the Coppermasters Mason and Elkington in 1855
Based in the Bacce.... a neglected and overlooked part of our town
Only 10 minutes walk from the town centre and near Parcy Tywyn school
Bacce is in need of regeneration and needs to be connected to the town
Part of our HISTORIC IDENTITY and CULTURAL HERITAGE
Worthy of preservation as a link to our industrial past
An educational tool....... support the national curriculum which emphasises knowledge of the local area
POTENTIAL
Multi purpose centre
Networking centre
Serving the needs of the community of the neighbourhood bringing people together
A place for social interaction
Space for networking, provide information, space for advice, meetings and activities.
IS THERE A NEED?
YES
EVIDENCE... a door to door and an on-line survey affirmed that residents of the Bacce wanted a multi purpose centre.
Welcomed the preservation of the building.
It would bring people together.
IT would bring much desired services closer to this neighbourhood who feel overlooked, out on a limb.
Part of the building could be a cultural base.
Part could house a coffee and eatery ,,,,,,,,,great example of this idea ....Bishop’s Palace Carmarthen has a designated eatery and coffee section.
A petition with 300 Signatures also support the retention of the Copperworks.
Join the campaign if you want to save the building
Many thanks
Mary Wenman.
