“We were going to be made homeless and couldn’t believe our luck when we moved to our new home.” 

Rachel Jones, Kristian Davies and their three-year-old daughter Lily-Grace were facing homelessness when their private landlord wanted to sell the home they were renting. 

By moving to a new Wales & West Housing home in Aberystwyth, they say they now have the warmth and security of a forever home and the support of their family, who live nearby. 

Kristian was born and raised in Aberystwyth. He was left disabled following an accident when he was younger and says having the support of his family will make their lives easier. 

The family are one of six moving to a new home at Cae Dan yr Haidd, meaning field under the barley, in Aberystwyth.

Built by Castlemead Developments on the site of the former Tollgate pub in Penparcau, Cae Dan Yr Haidd, is made up of four houses and two bungalows, plus a house and six flats providing supported accommodation for young people.  

Rachel said: “We were going to be made homeless as our landlord wanted to sell. We had been looking around for another privately rented house but were getting disheartened as we couldn’t find anything we could afford to rent. 

“Then we had the chance to move to Cae Dan Yr Haidd.  

“We couldn’t believe our luck. We’ve never had a new house before. It’s amazing. It’s so warm and the solar panels will help us save on our electricity bills.”
Resident, Rachel Jones 

“Now we are living close to Kris’ mum and family we are looking forward to getting help to look after Lily-Grace so I can go back to work full time.”