Karen Williams

In 2021 , the partnership co funded a series of mindfulness walks within the Conwy Valley and on the North Wales coast with the  Carneddau Landscape Partnership. Led by Conwy Mind, a small group of local people met, most for…

Good news! The bridge at Dolgarrog station, which is currently closed, is being repaired and is due to reopen next year. Talks took place earlier in the year, and repairs are now underway. The bridge was closed due to significant…

Conwy Valley and North West Wales Coast Community Rail Partnership Conwy Valley and North West Wales Coast Community Rail Partnership (conwyvalleyrailway.co.uk) have been successful in securing accreditation from Welsh Governments’ Department for Transport for the work they plan to carry out…

The past year has seen significant changes to the CRP in a number of ways. Our Community Rail Officer, Melanie Lawton, left after her successful tenure with the Conwy Valley having secured a position with Transport for Wales as their…

An appeal has been launched to pay for life-saving defibrillators to be installed at railway stations in North Wales. Sponsors are being sought for the community project to “save lives one beat at time” at the smaller stations along the…

Transport for Wales is showing that it means business! In an exciting development, the Welsh train operating company has commenced work to breathe new life into Llandudno railway station and secure its future use by a community enterprise. The Transport…

Thursday 3rd December was Purple Light Up day. A day that celebrates and draws attention to the economic contribution  of the 386 million disabled employees around the world. Purple Light Up (purplespace.org) This year Community Rail Officer Karen Williams and…

Before we get into Llanrwst and its charms, we need to clear something up so you don’t get confused by a perfectly pleasant day out! This pretty riverside community has not one, but TWO train stations (Llanrwst and North Llanrwst)…