The team behind the community benefit society - Llety Arall
Directors
Nine voluntary directors have been elected by Llety Arall members at the annual meeting on a 3-year rotation. These are the current directors...
Daniela Schlik
Chair
Dani is originally from Saxony in Germany, now lives in Bethesda. Having lived in Berlin for 15 years she moved to Wales in 2015 to learn Welsh. Since 2018 she has been working for Mentrau Iaith Cymru. She is now Business and Project Manager at Mentrau Iaith Cymru and looks after national projects across the regional Mentrau Iaith. Dani organizes chat sessions for Welsh learners in Bangor and Bethesda and other activities in order to support Welsh language learners in the area.
Menna Machreth
Secretary
Originally from Llanddarog, Carmarthenshire Menna has lived in Caernarfon since 2010 and is now raising a family in the town. She moved north to study for an MA and then a PhD in the Welsh language. She was chair of Cymdeithas yr Iaith and in that role she gained experience of leading campaigns and developing ideas about policies relating to the status of the Welsh language, education and communities. Menna has worked for the Welsh Baptist Union and is now a policy officer for Mudiad Meithrin. She has travelled extensively and believes that Caernarfon has a lot to offer the independent and cultural traveller.
Trystan Evans
Treasurer
Trystan lives in Caernarfon with his family. He has an MSc in Sustainable Environmental Management and has worked for over twenty years a local housing association in the construction and repair. He now works for Anglesey County Council and is responsible for developing and building new council houses. He has been treasurer of the Cylch Meithrin in Caernarfon, and is proud to volunteer and support local organisations. He wants to see Caernarfon flourish through the Welsh language.
Bethan Glyn
Bethan is originally from Morfa Nefyn but has lived in Caernarfon for 35 years and has raised 4 children here. Recently retired as a Welsh for Adults tutor-organiser with Bangor University, Betan now enjoys being involved with different organizations and groups in the community, including Llety Arall.
Cai Larsen
Cai is a familiar face around Caernarfon - he is serving as Councillor for the Town Center and before then the elected Councillor for Seiont ward. He has served as Mayor of the town. Cai was formerly Head o Trefor School between 1997-2016, and is also a member of Plaid Cymru's National Executive Committee.
Janet Wyn George
Originally from Treuddyn, Flintshire, Janet has lived in Llanrug for over 25 years. After completing a degree course at Aberystwyth University she spent some time living and working in Cardiff, Cwm Rhymni and Llantrisant before moving to Gwynedd to live and raise a family. Janet worked for over 35 years in education, including ten years as Head of Ysgol Bontnewydd. Since her retirement in 2019 Janet has been enjoying spending time with her grandchildren, traveling and pursuing various interests including voluntary work.
Dewi Rowlands
Originally from Llanaelhaearn, Dewi studied a Civil and Structural Engineering at Cardiff University before starting his career at Mid Glamorgan County Council before moving back to the north. He was a director in Ynys Môn and Gwynedd councils. More recently he was Deputy Director in the Welsh Government with responsibility for Transport Strategy and Policy. He led on the publication of a New Path - Wales Transport Strategy 2021. He retired in June 2021 and now spends his time farming, and entertaining his grandchildren.
Bethan Mair
Bethan grew up in Zambia and Papua New Guinea spending 6 weeks every Christmas as a child in a Welsh primary school. As a result, she is interested in travel and languages. She now works as an independent speech and language therapist. Bethan has been part of the Llety Arall project since the beginning, and volunteered during the renovation period. The opportunity to be part of something that shows the best of Wales, our culture and language is something she is proud of.