On Monday 14th July work started on the refurbishment of the rear of Llay Miners Welfare. This will consist of securing the roof, guttering, rendering, balustrade and will also include the removal, restoration and replacement of the original windows in the upstairs function room and will match the work that has previously been carried out on the rest of the building thus securing the future of the Grade 2 listed building for many years to come.

The £96,000 cost of the restoration has been funded primarily with grants through The Heritage Lottery Fund £49,600 and The Waste Recycling Environmental Ltd. (W.R.E.N.) £35,000 and is expected to take three months. The management team at Llay M.W.I. wish to thank the two funding bodies whose help has been invaluable and without their aid the restoration would not have been possible. Information on available funding can be found at the following web sites.

Llay Welfare was built in 1929 and is a grade 2 listed building. As with any such building the upkeep is continuous and this has been one of the main priorities of the Trustees.

Over the past 5 years refurbishment of the front of the building, to include new windows and specialist treatment to the sandstone balustrade has been completed with funds provided by the WDA.In connection with the One Stop Shop project the land fill tax credit scheme has provided useful funds to tarmac the car park and recently, to comply with the disability act, to install a lift so that the disabled may attend and enjoy the entertainment facilities of the first floor cabaret room.