Staff
GARMON GRUFFUDD
Managing Director
Since graduating with an MPhil in Publishing from Stirling University in 1994, Garmon has worked continuously at Y Lolfa and has undertaken a variety of different responsibilities within the company.
PAUL WILLIAMS
Production Manager
Production Manager Paul has helped Lolfa build a reputation for unrivalled service and quality over the last 18 years, supervising the rapid expansion of the print side of the business. Apprenticed at the Cambrian News more years ago than he likes to admit, he has printer’s ink is in his blood. An enthusiastic cyclist, his other hobby is lying in the sun in Cyprus!
LEFI GRUFFUDD
Commissioning Editor
Lefi is from Talybont. After a very short period as a librarian, he has worked for Y Lolfa for over 20 years.
ALUN JONES
Welsh Editor
Alun Jones is a part-time Creative Editor and works from home in Chwilog.
MEINIR WYN EDWARDS
Welsh Editor
Meinir was brought up in Pembrokeshire and after obtaining a B.Mus degree from Bangor University, she was a teacher for 18 years. She enjoys reading, singing, travelling, cooking, and has published over 30 books as an author. She’n been working for Y Lolfa for over 10 years.
MELERI WYN JAMES
Welsh Editor
Meleri grew up in Beulah and Aber-porth. She graduated in Welsh from Aberystwyth University College and also studied at Trinity College, Carmarthen. She has been writing books for children and adults for over 25 years. She enjoys reading, cooking, embroidery and spending time with her family and friends.
ROBAT TREFOR
Welsh Editor
Robat is an Editor and a proofreader from Ynys Môn.
MARGED TUDUR
Golygydd Cymraeg
After graduating in Welsh at Aberystwyth University, Marged studied MA Creative Writing and earned a PhD on reading popular Welsh song lyrics from the last 50 years as literature.
EIRIAN JONES
English Editor
A former headteacher and Wimbledon umpire, Eirian was raised on Mynydd Bach in Ceredigion and is the author of 4 books.
CAROLYN HODGES
English Editor
After graduating in Film and teaching EFL in London and Rome, Carolyn became a Managing Editor at Oxford University Press. Originally from Buckinghamshire, she learnt Welsh while living in England and joined Y Lolfa in 2016 in order to speak the language every day.
GWENLLIAN JONES
Marketing Manager
After graduating in Museum and Gallery Studies and History from Aberystwyth University, Gwenllian worked for Aberystwyth University and Avanti Media in Cardiff. She joined Y Lolfa in 2016.
CERI JONES
Studio Manager
Ceri is from Talybont and joined Y Lolfa in 1986.
ROBAT GRUFFUDD
Design & Systems
Originally from Swansea, Robat went to Bangor University to study Philosophy and Psychology before starting the company over half a century ago — and he still enjoys working here!
ALAN THOMAS
Design & Systems
Alan lives in Ffostrasol and started working for Y Lolfa in 2002.
SONIA HUGHES
Administrator
Sonia is originally from Llanbrynmair. She graduated in Biology from Aberystwyth University, and joined Y Lolfa in 2002. Her interests include nature, history and art and she enjoys cooking for friends, reading and films.
RUTH DENNIS
Manager of Main Office
Originally from Flint, Ruth graduated in Zoology from Cardiff University before moving to Scotland to work. She has recently joined Y Lolfa after living in Talybont for over ten years. Ruth likes reading and watching old films.
JULIE WILLIAMS
Binding and Finishing
Originally from Llanfihangel-y-Creuddyn, Julie joined Y Lolfa in 2000.
WIL DAVIES
Binding and Finishing
Wil lives in Tregaron and joined Y Lolfa in 2015.
ARWEL GRIFFITHS
Binding and Finishing
Originally from Eglwys Fach, Arwel has lived in Talybont since 1988. He has worked at Y Lolfa since 2005.
DOMINIC JENKINS
Binding and Finishing
Dominic has just joined us from Cambrian Printers, where he worked in the bindery since 1998. He is a sports fanatic who enjoys biking, jogging and football -- and the socialising afterwards!
CARL JONES
Binding and Finishing
Originally from Comins Coch, Carl joined Y Lolfa in 2021, after a lengthy period working in Cambrian Printers’s finishing department.
GERAINT JENKINS
Printing
Geraint lives in Llanon and has worked for Y Lolfa for over 40 years. In his spare time, Geraint enjoys watching motorsport and everything car related.
BRIAN DUELL
Printing
Brian started working at Y Lolfa in 2002.