Glyn Valley Post Office is praised in 'Rural Oscars'

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Glyn Ceiriog Post Office was commended in the final stages of a recent rural business awards show in Cardiff.

The post office was named among the finalists in the Village Shop category of the Countryside Alliance Awards at the Senedd building in the Welsh capital.

The awards, dubbed the ‘Rural Oscars’, are an annual celebration of Welsh rural business, produce and communities.

Glyn Ceiriog Postmaster, John Keen, who manages the facility with his wife, Gilly, said: “This was a nice surprise, and timely considering the campaign we’ve had to keep the Post Office here. We wouldn’t have such a thriving little business if it wasn’t for the support of our fantastic customers. We’d like to thank them all for their continued support.”

The ceremony was sponsored by Llyr Gruffydd, Plaid Cymru the Party of Wales’ North Wales AM and his party’s spokesperson on rural affairs.

Llangollen Brewery was also nominated for the finals in the Local Food Category in recognition of its commitment to producing distinctive country ales.

Mabon ap Gwynfor, Plaid Cymru candidate for Clwyd South nominated both businesses for their respective awards.

Mr ap Gwynfor said: “John and Gilly at Glyn Ceiriog Post Office provide an essential service always with a smile, and Gilly’s home baking is something else. Both businesses represent what is best about our rural communities, doing what they do for the love of it and not for any great commercial or financial gain.

“Rural communities are more than just green hills and fresh air, they are living breathing communities and these businesses are a reminder of this. It would do well for those who provide services such as banking, health, education and others to remember this.”