Cambrian Welfare RFC is continuing on its journey to fully renovate its clubhouse and thanks to funding of £15,000 it has been able to transform a kitchen area, whilst the club now houses a physiotherapy room.
The club, which took over The Bush Hotel in 2019, has slowly been completing renovations, having put in bars and an outside seating area, and the latest work will boost the community facilities further.
Steve Thomas, Secretary of Cambrian RFC, explains:
“When we took over the hotel, we had a clear idea of what the facility would look like in a few years and we’re slowly getting there. This funding has been amazing as it’s allowed us to complete two significant projects, in a relatively short period.
“The kitchen has been re-modelled and we’ve been able to purchase equipment that will stand us in good stead for many years, whilst a significant sum of the money has enabled us to transform one of the rooms into a fully-functional physiotherapy room. Whilst this will be predominantly used by our senior rugby team, it will also be available to rent by private practitioners.”
The funding was secured from long-term supporter, Pennant Walters, which has a fund linked to two wind farms in the Gilfach Goch and Blackmill areas, Pant y Wal in the county of Bridgend, and Fforch Nest, which straddles the border of Bridgend and Rhondda Cynon Taf. The two sites have a total of 21 turbines producing 53 megawatts of clean electricity – enough to power the equivalent of 25,000 homes. It builds on previous donations which have seen the company provide money to support various local community groups.
Pennant Walters managing director, Dale Hart, said:
“Our community funds aim to support organisations and projects that bring real benefits to the local community. We have been long-term supporters of the club and the team is doing a great job transforming the building.
“When you look at what needs to be undertaken, they’ve carried out a lot of work in a short amount of time, and it’s evident that the building is becoming a go-to venue for the local community.”
Steve continued:
“Since taking over the hotel we’ve been through a lot – the pandemic, Brexit and now the cost of living crisis – all of which have affected the plans we had, and the speed in which we have been able to carry out work.
“We are so grateful to Pennant Walters for its support – without it, we certainly wouldn’t be where we are today.”
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