Welcome to the Twm Sion Cati website. 

This was set up to commemorate the life of Thomas Jones alias Twm Sion Cati.  He is a legendary figure in Welsh History and had a close association with Rhandirmwyn and the Upper Tywi Valley.  He was born in Tregaron in about 1530 but legend has it that he hid in a location near to Ystradffin Farm, Rhandirmwyn which has become known as Twm Sion Cati’s cave.  Much has been written about his exploits and it is hoped that this website will clarify the facts and the myths about him.  In the latter years of his life he married Joan a widow who lived at Ystradffin Farm, Rhandirmwyn.  He died in 1609.

Purchase our new booklet about Twm Siôn Cati, published to coincide with the festival. Compiled by Handel Jones it gives historical details about Twm’s connection with Ystradffin and the cave at Rhandirmwyn as well as other facts about him which may surprise you.
Available at Pannau Stores, Rhandirmwyn £3 + p & p. Contact Siân on 01550 760139.
Details of other outlets to follow. Purchasing on line now

Gŵyl Twm Siôn Cati 21 - 23^rd August 2009 was a great success.  Please click on the News Page and see photographs and video footage from the festival.  We are very grateful to all who participated and helped with the event. 

Mr Geoffrey Jones, Ystrad-ffin Farm, Rhandirmwyn must be singled out for his generosity and patience in allowing us to use this most wonderful location to hold the festival.  Diolch yn fawr iawn.  Further photographs and information relating to the footpath and information board etc to follow soon.
 

Enquires

Contact Alun Jones

Email ogof@twmsioncati.com

Tel 01656 773266

Location

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Twm Siôn Cati’s cave is located in the upper Tywi valley 2 miles above the village of Rhandirmwyn, Llandovery, Carmarthenshire. 

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