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Support develops rail links14/12/2009

Cllr. Michael Williams, on behalf of the Cambrian Railways Partnership, presents polo shirts to Dorian Lloyd, Machynlleth Rugby Club Captain. Also pictured are players, coaches and committee members from the Club, Gerwyn Jones (Cambrian Railways Partnership) and David Crunkhorn (Arriva Trains Wales).

As part of its work in developing links with the local community the Cambrian Railways Partnership (CRP) has presented a set of new polo shirts to Machynlleth Rugby Club.

David Crunkhorn, Station Manager Cambrian Arriva Trains Wales, commented "Gerwyn from the CRP and I share an office and are both ex front row rugby players ourselves. As keen rugby fans it's great that the railway can help support a local team in this way".

During the year the CRP has also provided, or is committed to providing, support for a range of events, clubs and activities including:

• The Gregynog Festival, Newtown
• Carnifal Cambria at Barmouth, Harlech and Criccieth
• Tywyn Tigers Cheerleaders
• Llanbedr Beer Festival
• Machynlleth Hurricanes Junior Football Team
• Machynlleth Snooker Club

Through the sale of posters featuring rail related artwork the CRP has also generated hundreds of pounds in support of good causes including the Wales Air Ambulance, Save Machynlleth Clock Appeal and the British Red Cross..