Nominations for Council 2025
Below are the council nominees for 2025
Greta Hughes
"I have a strong lifelong connection with Enlli having first crossed the Sound at the age of 15 with my father in his friend’s traditional 14ft Aberdaron boat. I returned 9 years later as the local Fisheries Officer and for much of my subsequent 42 years’ career in fisheries enforcement and management, I was responsible for protecting the fisheries around Enlli, working from RIBs and larger Fisheries Patrol Vessels.
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Over the past 2 years, I have spent a week each year on Enlli and hope to continue to do so. The basic living conditions removed from the tech orientated modern-day hustle and bustle provide a much needed reset and transports me back to the simpler life of my youth on LlÅ·n. There is also the spiritual aspect of Enlli as it bridges the two planes of our current existence with the unknown and I have felt its healing powers following the death of my husband two years ago.
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I would, therefore, like to become a Trustee in the hope that I could contribute in some small way to the Trust’s work so that this unique working island continues to thrive allowing others to benefit, as I have, from their visits."
Menna Jones
"I was unaware of Ynys Enlli, growing up in west Wales, and I never had the opportunity to discover the Island as a child. And so the essence and distinct features that belong to the Island have unfolded for me over the past few decades whilst living in North Wales.
​Being aware of Enlli’s presence is all-important, as it represents what is distinctly good about Wales - our communities, environment, language and living heritage. It's not easy to explain the ‘why’ – the desire to contribute to the sustainable future of a small island on the periphery of Llyn. All I know is that it's our duty to protect, develop and cherish a community that encapsulates so much of the vibrancy of Wales that belongs to all of us.
​I have spent the last 40 years regenerating and energising communities in Gwynedd, striving to transform the future prospects of people and communities. I hope to use that experience to invest in Enlli’s future, for the well-being of the Island, its people and future generations, it’s unique ecology and heritage."
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Menna was previously Development Manager at the Trust
Siân Thomas
"Ynys Enlli has been an integral part of my upbringing and to this end I’ve very keen to become a Trustee so that I can help the Trust in anyway I can, in ensuring the future of the Island. I’ve been raised on the LlÅ·n and continue to live there with my husband and three small children. I have spent a lot of time on the Island over the years and stay regularly with my children.
The Island is completely unique and I appreciate the importance of safeguarding its interests carefully. I’m hopeful that my experiences outside of the Island could be useful, my degree in Law, my masters degree in Commercial Property Management and the skills I gained from being a Chartered Surveyor, managing the local Council’s estate. I have managed a Bakery, including managing the staff and now work in the Care sector, Commissioning and managing Contracts."
Robert Townsend
"For almost 30 years, I have led large multi-church parishes, where I have been responsible for overseeing ministry, finance and volunteers. I am now a Trustee of the Diocese of Bangor and Bangor Cathedral and am part of the Diocese of Bangor’s Senior Management Team.
From 2017 until 2022 I was appointed to the Education Workforce Council by the Welsh Government’s Minister for Education.
I have previously been a Trustee of the Council and chair of the Spirituality Committee and I am a fully-trained volunteer boat crew member of Cricieth RNLI.
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Enlli is one my favourite places. It has been a place for family holidays and very special times. It has been my privilege to be a Trustee previously and I would like the opportunity to be a Trustee again. I am passionate about the development of a regular year-round, self-supporting community on Enlli - to sit alongside the Trust’s visitors.
Enlli is a place of stillness, wonder, wondering and fun, which needs a year round community. I’d like to be part of the Trust Council and work towards this goal."