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Prince of Wales visits
Three Welsh organisations have come together to sign a pledge to promote rural enterprise in front of HRH The Prince of Wales.
The Prince of Wales visited the University of Wales Lampeter where the university joined with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors in Wales, University of Wales Trinity St David and The Prince’s Foundation for the Built Environment to sign the Memorandum of Understanding. The document set out key areas of mutual benefit in relation to the promotion of rural enterprise, protection of the environment and enhancing products and services within the region.
The agreement will address cooperation in relation to the development and delivery of high level skills training for sustainable land management, including rural settlements and enterprise, sustainable rural development, transport, environmental analysis and environmental change in land use and human settlement in the region and will consider the potential of developing training opportunities for surveyors in Wales.
Christina Hirst, acting director for RICS Wales, said: “The intention of this agreement is to bring together key organisations in Wales to form a relationship and make real commitment in the drive to make real improvements in sustainable land management and rural enterprise. “We have mutual goals so it makes perfect sense for us to work together to achieve them. It was a great honour to be able to sign this Memorandum in the presence of the Prince of Wales and it shows the seriousness of the pledge and the commitment we have made.”
Throughout his visit, the Prince of Wales also re-opened the newly refurbished Founders’ Library at the University and had the opportunity to view a selection of the University’s rare medieval manuscripts, including the Vulgate Bible dating back to 1279, the three Books of Hours and the Qu’ran.
Dr Medwin Hughes, Vice Chancellor of the University of Wales Lampeter and Vice-Chancellor Designate of the University of Wales Trinity Saint David said: “We are delighted to welcome His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales to the University to open the refurbished Founders’ Library and to view the many national treasures held at the University.
“I am particularly pleased that the Memorandum of Understanding will enable the University to play a major role with key partners in addressing the many and significant issues affecting the daily lives of individuals and communities in rural Wales in relation to sustainability and regeneration. As we take forward the creation of the University of Wales Trinity Saint David we are mindful of our remit to transform educational and training provision within the region whilst also safeguarding its rich history and heritage for generations to come.”