Pandy Tudur

An away-day competition for Conwy hedging enthusiasts provided a fitting tribute to the man who inspired the event. The Plygu Gwrych Pandy Tudur group was set up in 2011 in honour of Pandy Tudur farmer Maldwyn Owen, who died aged 50 with motor ...

The friends and family of a keen farmer have remembered his life in a novel way. Maldwyn Owen, who had motor neurone disease, died five years ago aged 50 before he had chance to tackle a planned project to lay hedges around his farm in Pandy Tudur.

Half a century later, he finally had another go in the annual Pandy Tudur hedgelaying competition. Having relaid a hedge at Nant y Wrach Fawr, Llanrwst, his efforts produced the most spectacular growth in the subsequent 12 months. He was awarded the ...