Elan Links Events & Volunteering Opportunities

Oral histories are a vital part of the Elan Links project; they are full of local social and historic interest AND you get to meet some fascinating people.  We need to capture the stories and memories of people who love this unique place whether they live or work here, have a family connection or are just visiting.  In order to do this, we need help recording. 

The Elan Links Archive Project aims to protect, record and celebrate Elan’s cultural heritage material which includes documents, memories, pictures and artefacts.  

A volunteer is required to assist the archivist in recording information onto the archive database. The majority of work will take place at CARAD in Rhayader and the Elan Valley Estate Office, however, some additional onsite work may be necessary.

My job is to collect, record and make the stories of the people of Elan Valley accessible – and there are soooo many of them.  I need help in the office to arrange appointments, do research, organise meetings, exhibitions and events, and generally assist me in celebrating this very special place.

I need someone who can use a laptop, can type (not necessarily fast but accurately) and is happy to talk to people both on the phone and face to face.

After a fascinating and informative Local History Day organised by Elan Links on 30^th October 2018, Project 6 facilitated the setting up of a Local History Group.  This happened in January 2019 and the group have met on the first Tuesday of every month (except August) since then.  All are welcome and it’s free to come along - we meet at 7 p.m.

After a fascinating and informative Local History Day organised by Elan Links on 30^th October 2018, Project 6 facilitated the setting up of a Local History Group.  This happened in January 2019 and the group have met on the first Tuesday of every month (except August) since then.  All are welcome and it’s free to come along - we meet at 7 p.m.

After a fascinating and informative Local History Day organised by Elan Links on 30^th October 2018, Project 6 facilitated the setting up of a Local History Group.  This happened in January 2019 and the group have met on the first Tuesday of every month (except August) since then.  All are welcome and it’s free to come along - we meet at 7 p.m.