St Davids Area Business Network
The city of St Davids is situated at the western tip of Wales, about a mile from the sea in nearly every direction. Washed to the north by St George’s Channel and to the south by St Bride’s Bay, and fringed by islands and rocks, it lies under the shadow of Carn Llidi and Pen Beri, and within reach of the beaches and bays of such as Caerfai and Whitesands. The coast is also indented by the small harbours of Porthclais and St Justinians, where the Lifeboat station is located near the ruined mediaeval Chapel and Holy Well; and where passage is made to Ramsey, the large island lying off shore, now a major wildlife sanctuary.Over the centuries, the sea has always been a major factor in the history and development of St Davids. Prehistoric fishermen and farmers, mediaeval pilgrims and churchmen, modern visitors and tourists have been drawn here. The combination of rugged landscape and wild seascape which attracts so many to the St Davids peninsula today was the same for Celtic saints and Norman bishops.
What is special about St Davids The community believes that the local economy is tourism driven with the natural environment and heritage being its greatest asset. However it is felt that there is a need to diversify the economy and to enhance the role of farming and attract more sustainable businesses to the area There is a need to develop the type of employment which is attractive to young people if they are to be encouraged to remain in the area.
The importance of St Davids Assemblies as a local employer is noted along with the need to attract new businesses that are less dependant upon manufacturing. It is felt that people who have holiday homes within the city but run businesses elsewhere such as accountants, lawyers etc could be encouraged to relocate if there was suitable small business premises available, therefore providing local employment.
The creation of a Chamber of Trade and Tourism is vital to coordinate and develop business interest
It is felt that more attractions for visitors need to be developed and existing provision could be enhanced. Suggestions include a gallery, heritage centre, visitor access to the Treginnis mines, music events, festivals and a marathon or tri-athlon event.
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Business Support:St Davids Chamber of Trade
Contact: Ceri Price