18/10/2025
💙 A Very Special Introduction – Huw Rees
To end our Meet Your Local Pharmacist series, it’s only right that we introduce the man who made it all possible.
The foundation, the vision, and the heart of Rees Pharmacy Group all began with Huw Rees — the founder of Penclawdd Pharmacy, and the reason our pharmacies stand so firmly in the communities we serve today.
Married to Diane, proud dad to Thomas and Jonathan, and now Pa to five wonderful grandchildren, Huw’s dedication and values are the foundation on which everything we do is built.
Since opening Penclawdd Pharmacy in 1983, Huw has been driven by a simple but powerful vision — to make healthcare local, accessible, and personal for everyone in the community. Through hard work, sheer determination, and an unwavering belief in community care, Huw made the pharmacy not just a place to collect prescriptions, but the true heart of the village.
Away from work, Huw is happiest spending time with his dog Bryn on long coastal walks, or enjoying a good cricket match — passions that perfectly reflect his calm, thoughtful, and grounded nature.
Even now, Huw continues to inspire and support the next generation, encouraging Jonathan and Stacey as they carry forward his vision through Pontardawe and Scurlage Pharmacies.
Everything we do today stands on the strong foundation Huw created — and we couldn’t be prouder to continue his legacy. 💙