Residents
For residents, or those thinking of moving to the village, here is information about some of our facilities and activities.
Village Hall
Canolfan Pennal is situated in the centre of Pennal village which is convenient to Machynlleth and the rest of the Dyfi Valley. The Ganolfan is a newly renovated building adapted from the beautiful Carmel Chapel and nearby Vestry.
The new building offers a Hall, committee room (which can be divided to create a small private room) and fully equipped kitchen. There are modern facilities through-out and suitable room for different activities for business and the community.
Please visit www.canolfanpennal.co.uk for details.
The vibrant village community council meets at Canolfan Pennal. Read about its latest meetings here.
The School
Pennal
Macynlleth – Machynlleth
Gwynedd
SY20 9JT
Pupils 24 aged 3-11
Helen Louise Newell Jones – Pennaeth / Headteacher
Ffederasiwn Ysgol Dyffryn Dulas Corris ac Ysgol Pennal
(01654) 791 225 / (01654) 761 622
This school is federated with nearby Ysgol Gynradd Dyffryn Dulas in Corris. Ysgol Dyffryn Dulas Corris Pennal school is a happy, pupil-centred environment with a calm, conducive environment for learning. The school was rated as Good across all areas in its last Ofsted inspection.
It has excellent links with the local community and swimming classes are enjoyed at the nearby Macdonald Resort and Spa pool which is within walking distance.
Extra-curricular activities include a seasonal weekly gardening club and parents are very supportive of the school. The community regularly fund-raises for charities and new equipment.
The village of Pennal, with its impressive Dyfi estuary and hillside views, is six miles from Aberdyfi and four miles from Machynlleth.
Pennal Show
Pennal Show attracts hundreds of visitors over the August Bank Holiday weekend.
This classsic agricultural show includes a range of classes from crafts to poultry, sheep to flowers and takes place in the Village Hall and nearby fields courtesy of Partneriaeth Pennal landowners.
There is fun for all ages with sports events and a range of stalls including family games.
The event includes a fiercely-competed sheep shearing competition as well as various demonstration events.
The show takes place thanks to the hard work of a team of stalwart volunteers and the goodwill of local businesses. Do visit Pennal to experience this heritage event.
Community Walk
The Pennal Community Walk is becoming a regular annual event.
The Walk raises funds for the village school and is held with support of the local landowners of Partneriaeth Pennal.
Around 100 people take part and stroll across the fantastic landscape enjoying the company and the views with regular stops for refreshments.
At the last event, Pennal 2050 asked a local ecologist to join in, working with children and their families to identify birds and insects during the walk. The project provided colourful butterfly nets and pots so insects could be captured for a few moments and studied while the ecologist identified them and explained about their lives and importance to the biodiversity of this unique part of Wales.
