A successful open day at Llettytwppa Farm saw 226 people from the community come together to learn about future opportunities.
The event took place on March 6 and welcomed prospective learners, local residents, and others interested in the farm’s development. Visitors were keen to find out more about training options that will become available at the farm from September 2026, including the Level 2 Foundation Apprenticeship and Level 3 Apprenticeship in Agriculture, which will be offered through Ceredigion Training.
The open day followed a well-attended engagement evening and two highly successful open days held in December, when about 160 pupils from Years 10–13 from schools across Ceredigion visited the farm.
Visitors had the chance to meet businesses and organisations from the agricultural sector throughout the day. They took part in a range of activities and demonstrations in areas such as fencing, creating a poker with a gas forge, maintenance tasks including re-roofing, and a soldering task.
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Councillor Bryan Davies, leader of Ceredigion County Council, said: “It was encouraging to see so much interest in the development of Llettytwppa Farm. The farm will play a key role in developing the skills people need to stay, learn and thrive in their communities. I would like to thank everyone who joined us during the open day for their enthusiasm and support.”
The day also provided a chance for those attending to discover more about the meaning and origin of the farm’s name. According to Iwan Wmffre’s book, The Place-Names of Cardiganshire, the ‘twppa’ refers to Gruffith ap Ievan ap David Twppa, who was vicar of Llanbedr in 1468-9.
A former owner, Dai Davies, explained that the farm was also known for a large tub used to measure crops, which local farmers would borrow.
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