Dr Carl Clowes, a 'visionary' who revived Welsh language learning

He was a member of the Gorsedd, where he was honoured for his "local, national and international service".He chaired organisations such as Antur Aelhaern, the first Community Co-operative in the UK in 1974. In 1985 he became chair of Dolen Cymru, a charity which built community links between Wales and Lesotho.He was awarded an OBE in 2011 for his services to the community on Anglesey.

Among the tributes paid, Welsh Language Commissioner Aled Roberts said Dr Carl Clowes will be remembered "as one of the greatest pioneers of the Welsh language over the last 40 years". "A man with an ambitious vision, an extraordinary business and organisational sense to turn the vision into a reality," he said.

"By re-opening the doors to abandoned buildings and bringing new life to an empty village in the foothills of Yr Eifl, he welcomed thousands of new Welsh speakers, and gave new energy the language. "As we work together to reach the target of one million Welsh speakers and double the daily use of the language, Carl Clowes's great contribution will continue. The continuation of the residential classes and entertaining evenings for learners at Nant Gwrtheyrn will commemorate to his work."On Twitter, Anglesey MP Rhun ap Iorwerth said his contribution was "invaluable to Wales, the Welsh language and its community".

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