Our Story so far
Cynnal Bro Machno was set up in October 2025, predominantly as a campaign to save our local pub, The Eagles Penmachno, from impending closure.
Local residents came together, over a series of public meetings, in order to setup an organisation that would enable us to pursue the opportunity to purchase the pub and to maintain it as a vital community asset.
By the end of October officers for Cynnal Bro Machno had been appointed, a committee had been formed and the group became part of a Community Benefit Society named Cymdeithas Dai Bro Machno Cyfyngedig. As a legal entity, regulated by the FCA, this means that we are now able to pursue funding streams to help us to finance the purchase of The Eagles.
Bro Machno
Situated in the beautiful Eryri National Park, Bro Machno encompasses the neighbouring villages of Penmachno and Cwm Penmachno, along with the surrounding areas. The area has a deep-rooted history in the slate mining industry, with the local mine providing a huge source of local employment in the early 20th century. In modern times employment opportunities are not as forthcoming, due to the rural location of the area, though the valley does attract a great deal of tourism through its beautiful natural resources and mountain bike trails. The local population estimated at between 600-700 residents rely heavily on a village shop and the solitary pub, The Eagles, which are situated centrally in Penmachno itself.
The Eagles is a very popular destination for visitors, but is also integral to the community as more than just a pub, rather a central location for people to come together in tackling social isolation. The pub hosts very successful Welsh language learning classes, traditional music evenings, fundraising quizzes and much more. As such Cynnal Bro Machno are wholeheartedly dedicated to ensuring that this vital resource remains active. You can read more about The Eagles itself here
Meet the team
Let us introduce you to some of the officers and committee members of Cynnal Bro Machno….
Co-Chair
cadeirydd@cynnalbromachno.cymru
Co-Chair
cadeirydd@cynnalbromachno.cymru
Treasurer
trysorydd@cynnalbromachno.cymru
Secretary
ysgrifenydd@cynnalbromachno.cymru
FAQ’s
Some common questions about our share offer and more……
The Eagles share offer opens on 14th February 2026 and is anticipated to run until the end of April 2026.
The minimum investment that can be made per shareholder is £50. We anticipate that this makes the scheme accessible to as many people as possible.
No you don’t need to live in or near Penmachno. This scheme is open to anybody anywhere!
You can keep up to date with the project by visiting us here on the website, by signing up to our newsletter or by following our social media channels.
All shareholders will retain equal voting rights. Further information will be released in due course.
You will be helping to preserve the future of this historic village pub as an integral part of the local community. We hope that further numerous benefits will also be announced as we progress.
If we are unsuccessful in reaching our minimum target through our share offer, all monies pledged will be returned to investors.
At this early stage the priority is the initial acquisition of the pub. Future development of the business is already in discussion and updates will be announced in due course.
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