More Llwyngwril Pictures

This boulder is on a delightful walk along the cliff-tops above the village (you can get to The Blue Lagoon) and legend has it that a villager is buried under the rock.






The river Gwril, this shot is about a hundred yards from the chapel (but the river is much closer than that.)

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A (man-made?) lake between Llanidloes amd Mac. Lots of lovely walks in this area




Lightning Tree!

Remember, these pictures, on display in the chapel can be purchased by contacting Errol or Chantal at the cafe opposite.






The chapel is ten yards from a cafe/bistro, five yards from the Post Office, thiry yards from the River Gwril and a 120 yard TREK to the pub....

More Pictures

The road shot (I just like the curves) is on the road from Llandiloes to Macynthleth, on a favourite "mountain road" route through Wales.

Some Chapel Photos

Many of the photographs that will be seen on this blog have been printed on large canvasses, displayed on the walls at the chapel, and for sale.



No, not the chapel, but the photograph, on canvas can be bought!




The Blue Lake is a disused quarry close to Llwyngwril and the lake is totally enclosed. You approach it through a five foot high tunnel through the rocks.

Great for letting the dogs run.

Last year Boot Camper Cedric Popa stripped off and swam in the dark (and cold) waters.











There are brilliant walks and runs all round the chapel, many starting FROM the chapel and the third picture, Standing Stones was taken on the "top road" from Llwyngwril to Dolgellau.

Contacting Alex

Someone has just pointed out there's no contact info on this blog. (Oops!)

alex.keegan@btinternet.com

Tel 01635-34317

News Just In

Some of our readers may know that 5/6 writers have been using Capel Bethel as a retreat this week. Here is a message from them.


A message from the team at the half way point of the retreat:



We are now six, having met Pauline (from Co Kerry via London) off the tiny train at the tiny station. We are currently (5.00 pm) all writing in the huge living area. Three on the farmhouse table, three sprawled on the deep leather settees.

Every day we have worked quietly, systematically, stopping for lunch in the cafe across the road, or for a cuppa, a walk. Then work again in the afternoons. We haven't counted the new stories and flashes that have been born here in the chapel. And add to that the flashes, stories, novel and poems that are being made better - it feels good.

The chapel is a fabulous space for writers. It is geared, and very inspirational. The rooms are not just comfortable, they are very comfortable, and we are sleeping the sleep of long distance writers. Martin has been a real gent and has given up his room for Pauline, and is sleeping in the living room tonight, on a bed settee.

This week is going too fast.

J, P, M, C, V and V

More Course Feedback

• Lovely accommodation that offers both comfort and functionality
• Hard work but great fun!
• Variety of different tasks to enable exploration of mood, tone and character
• Variety of tasks to stimulate and manipulate ideas
• Plethora of books and magazines to inspire and provoke discussion
• Entertaining anecdotes and honest appraisals
• Numerous handouts that offer clear explanations and examples of what not to do
• Plenty of time to write and attempt implementation of the skills explored through texts and handouts
• Well researched theories on the craft of writing
• Different teaching methods employed and an ability to be flexible with the tasks set
• Intense and enthusiastic approach to writing
• Value for money.
• Lovely accommodation, full days of work and tasks (but the opportunity to opt out if it’s too much), convenient café for brunch and dinner just ten metres from the front door, lots of resources, handouts to take away afterwards, debates and humorous anecdotes, numerous computers available to work on and time to write and relax with other like-minded people.



Carly Ellis