Owain Glyn Dwr Centre, Machynlleth

As an author of a book on Glyn Dwr, I am especially disappointed to hear that the Owain Glyn Dwr visitor centre at Machynlleth - the town in south Powys most associated with the great man - is suffering from low visitor numbers and a perceived lack of support putting it in peril of closure. Closing it would be short-sighted: visitor numbers have been down across all visitor attractions due, I'd say, mostly to the very poor weather we've suffered from recently; and an Owain Glyn Dwr tourism initiative has only just been put in train by the WAG that needs a place like the centre to help keep it focused and properly informed. It's recent refurbishment has made it an attractive as well as informative and historic place to visit. I'd urge anyone visiting that corner of mid-Wales to pay it a visit and see for themselves how Glyn Dwr and his campaign has shaped the nature of modern Wales.