A music tuition company based in Caernarfon has paid tribute to one of its former teachers following his recent passing.

Drummer Charli Britton, who died aged 68 after a short illness, was a tutor for Canolfan Gerdd William Mathias, as well as a founding member of rock band Edward H Dafis.

Charli worked for Canolfan for 15 years, as well as putting his training as a graphic designer to good use by helping with some of the service’s marketing projects.

In a post shared on their Facebook page on Sunday, Canolfan wrote: “It was with great sadness that we heard of the passing of Charli Britton.

“Charli made a huge contribution to Welsh pop music as a drummer with rock band Edward H Dafis and several other bands.

“We are extremely grateful to him for sharing his passion and expertise with dozens of young aspiring drummers from North West Wales through his work as a tutor at the Canolfan for 15 years. He was a kind and popular tutor who inspired his students.

“He was also a very talented graphic designer who was responsible for designing several of the Canolfan’s marketing materials, always willing to go the extra mile and a pleasure to work with.

“He will be sorely missed.

“Rest in peace, Charli, and thank you.”