OPENING OF CASTELL ABERTEIFI/CARDIGAN CASTLE

Early day motion 267, tabled 7 July 2015 by Mark Williams (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 10 members.

That this House welcomes the official opening of Castell Aberteifi/Cardigan Castle that took place on 25 June 2015 after a 14 year restoration campaign by the local community; notes the importance of the castle to Welsh history, having been the location of the first Eisteddfod in 1176 under the Lord Rhys; congratulates the Cadwgan Building Preservation Trust for raising £12 million for the project; and praises the work of the people of Cardigan in raising £250,000 for its restoration.

Signatures by party: Labour 5, DUP 2, Conservative 1, Liberal Democrat 1, Plaid Cymru 1.