The latest community news from Llanidloes

Powys Family History Society

THERE will be an AGM followed by a talk by Tim Chilton (Welsh Mills Society) on ‘Water mills of mid Wales’ on Saturday, 16 November.

Research afternoon at the same venue, 2pm start.

Take your family history queries. If you are able to let them know your query in advance, the librarian will be able to bring relevant sources to the meeting.

Contact m.annieowen@gmail. comor or www.powysfhs.org.uk

Twinning anniversary

PLANS are afoot for a big celebration in Llanidoes next July when the Town Twinning group welcome families from their twin town of Derval in France. That’s because 2020 marks the 25th anniversary of the link between the two towns.

When the group of around 50 people arrive on 25 July there will be visits to local attractions and events in and around Llanidloes.

The visit, which lasts until 30 July, will have a medieval theme and organisers are busy planning visits to places of interest plus entertainment and activities for all ages.

The organising committee are keen for as many people as possible from Llanidloes to take part in this landmark visit.

John Shercliff, chairman of the Twinning Association, extended a welcome to anyone who’d like to join in: “If you are interested in taking part in the twinning visit by hosting a French person or family in your home or by taking part in other activities you can find out more at our AGM and social evening on Thursday, 20 November at 7.30pm at the rugby club. There will be a chance to meet our group, look at photos of previous events and enjoy a buffet and drinks. Town Twinning events are a brilliant way to find out more about people from a different culture and everyone always makes lots of new friends.

“The whole experience is always great fun.”

For further information contact John on 01686 430780 or email [email protected].

There are photos on the Facebook page – Llanidloes Twinning Association.

Great Oak Bookshop

ON Sunday, 24 November, at 2pm Emily Chappell will be talking about her latest book, Where There’s a Will, and signing copies.

Coffee morning

THERE will be a coffee morning at Chatwood on 16 November from 10am until noon.

The trustees of CYCT (Compton’s Yard Charitable Trust) invite you to join them.

There will be refreshments, raffle and table sale of cakes and Christmas gifts.

Learn about the history of the Grade II listed building, the history of CYCT and it’s objectives.

All funds raised go towards helping preserve the cultural heritage of Llanidloes.

Pack a shoebox

SEND good news and great joy by dropping off your shoebox at the health centre before 18 November, Monday to Friday between 8.30am and 6pm.

Bingo

THERE will be bingo on Wednesday, 13 November, at the rugby club in aid of Llanidloes Croquet Club.

Eyes down at 8pm; 50p entrance includes tea/coffee and biscuit.

Christmas market

LLANIDLOES Primary School is holding a Christmas market on Friday, 15 November, with craft stalls, paint-your-own-pottery, cake stall, hot chocolate and mince pies, and lots more.

The event takes place in the school hall from 3pm to 6pm.

Admission is free and all are welcome.

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