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Staff

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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.
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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!
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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.
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TELERI HAF JONES

Welsh Editor

Teleri is from Anglesey. After graduating from Aberystwyth University, she worked as a Welsh teacher for ten years. She has two small boys, Iori and Owi, and when time allows she enjoys reading, writing and keeping fit.
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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.
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ROBAT TREFOR

Welsh Editor

Robat is an Editor and a proofreader from Ynys Môn.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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CERI JONES

Studio Manager

Ceri is from Talybont and joined Y Lolfa in 1986. Our Apple Mac specialist.
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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!
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ALAN THOMAS

Design & Systems

Alan lives in Ffostrasol and started working for Y Lolfa in 2002.
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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.
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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.

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JULIE WILLIAMS

Binding and Finishing

Originally from Llanfihangel-y-Creuddyn, Julie joined Y Lolfa in 2000.
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WIL DAVIES

Binding and Finishing

Wil lives in Tregaron and joined Y Lolfa in 2015.
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ARWEL GRIFFITHS

Warehouse Manager

Originally from Eglwys Fach, Arwel has lived in Talybont since 1988. He has worked at Y Lolfa since 2005.
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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!
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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.
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EUROS DAVIES

Printing

From Bontgarreg near Llangrannog, Euros has joined us after 30 years as printer at Cambrian Printers. Lives in Llanilar.
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ROBERT DAVIES

Printing

From New Cross in Ceredigion, Rob has joined the company after many years’ experience at Cambrian Printers. Sings with Meibion y Mynydd.