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  • Spring Newsletter 2024

    Spring Newsletter 2024

    Our very own Adam Land attended, and presented at a community led housing workshop in early March.

    The event by Communities Creating Homes, delivered by Cwmpas, is collaborating with Cardiff University and Coop Dan Do

  • We are recruiting a Project Manager

    We are recruiting a Project Manager

    *Deadline for applications: Wednesday, 20th December, Midday*

    Gŵyr Community Land Trust is seeking to appoint a Project Manager to work alongside our members and professional design team throughout the planning, design and construction phases of a development of 14 innovative, zero-carbon community-owned homes in Swansea, South Wales, using a community self-build approach.

  • Community Poem

    Community Poem

    In preparing for our community consultation it was imperative for us to not only capture the voices of the local community, but also those within our membership . One such member voice is presented here in this poem, written by a 24 year old vulnerable adult man with autism.

  • Autumn Newsletter 2023

    Autumn Newsletter 2023

    Three years ago, in November 2020, the project that we have now built into our community was founded. The only reason that we have grown and been able to lay the foundations of our future is due to the hard work, dedication and generosity of our volunteers.

  • 😎 Summer Social 😎

    This Saturday we are holding a social get together in Rosehill Quarry for people interested in co-housing (weather dependent!). We will have a small marquee to shelter in case of showers.

  • Online Consultation Questionnaire

    Thank you for taking time to complete this short consultation. This consultation will be open until the end of August 2023.

  • Community Consultation June 2023

    We're launching Wales’ first community-owned and managed housing project, Ffynnon Efwr, and holding a public consultation of the site in Bishopston, Gower.

  • PRESS RELEASE 12.6.23

    We're launching Wales’ first community-owned and managed housing project, Ffynnon Efwr, and holding a public consultation of the site in Bishopston, Gower.

  • Christmas 2022

    We have now celebrated 2 years since we formed in November 2020! Our membership is now a solid community network with all ages…

  • Autumn 2022

    We had our first visioning weekend with our new members in September … it was amazing to have new skills and energy in the group…

  • Summer 2022

    Another jam-packed few months for us with our fifth visioning weekend, yes another roadtrip; advertising, recruiting and welcoming…

  • New Member Recruit May 2022

    Is it you we’re looking for? Are you in Houseing need? Do you live or work in Gower but can’t afford to buy here? We’re currently looking…

  • Spring 2022

    Getting ready for spring 🌱🌼🐣, the warmer weather and longer days, we look back at another busy and productive couple of months…

  • Launch 2021

    Who are we? Why are we doing this? Read our newsletter and watch our new film to learn more about us…

  • Community Consultation

    Community Consultation July 22

    Thank you to everyone who took the time to respond to our digital consultation over the summer! ……

  • Our First Consultation Summary Aug 21

    Last week we held our first community consultation, face to face, with some of the residents of Bishopston and Murton. It was a great opportunity to …..