THE latest community news from Llanidloes.

Only Legs Aloud

IT’S almost the end of another fantastic year, the sixth year, for Only Legs Aloud.

The club thanked Lindy for the warm greeting at the Christmas party on Saturday, 26 November, as well as Maesmawr’s staff for the lovely festive decorations, excellent meals and service they provided.

Approximately 100 members and their partners gathered for the afternoon’s festivities.

A warm welcome greeted Ellie Lindsay OBE, founder of the Lindsay Leg Club Foundation, and her companion Lynn Bullock after their very long journey to visit the club. Andy and Kevin from Medi UK and their partners were also welcomed, before Glynne said Grace.

For an excellent Christmas party, thanks must go to Shirley and Lisa for organising the many events and prizes. Thanks were also given to Andy and Kevin for entertaining the group with their comedy and stories, Bobby Jones for his music, songs and jokes, and Liny for a different style of bingo. Celtic Travel and driver Daniel were thanked for the safe transport they provided.

The club will close out the year with the volunteers’ Christmas meal.

Everyone is looking forward to another successful Only Legs Aloud in 2017 when its seventh birthday will be celebrated.

Charity auction

THE Stag Inn is holding an auction evening for Llanidloes Hospital on Saturday, 17 December.

The popular acoustic quartet The Ronaldos will also be playing all the classic hits from 9pm.

Carnival Christmas Dance

THERE will be a dance at the rugby club on Monday, 19 December, for all children of primary school age.The dance will run from 4pm to 6pm. Entry is £2, under-3s go free.

Palliative care fundraiser

THE event held at the Spice Club restaurant, Great Oak Street, was a great success. The restaurant was full with diners enjoying free food, but making contributions to a fund in aid of the Llanidloes Palliative Care Unit. A total of £800 was raised for this good cause.

Book signing

BRYN Thomas will be signing his new book Wherever Flames May Rage - memoirs of an on-call firefighter on Saturday, 17 December, between 11am and 1pm at the Great Oak Bookshop. The event includes refreshments.

Bryn served as an on-call firefighter in his local community of Llanidloes for 41 years. The book gives a unique insight into life as a firefighter, both for the individual and their families. It describes all the emotions that go with the job: its dangers and excitement, the camaraderie, the humour and the sad times.

Poppy Appeal

THIS year, Llanidloes and District raised £3,709.03 for the Poppy Appeal.

Members of the Llanidloes branch of the Royal British Legion Women’s Section wished to thank all those who contributed so generously, those who took part in the collection and businesses that allowed collections to take place.

Special thanks were given to Carol Gough, Francis Williams, Llanidloes Primary School, the Army Cadets for the street collection, Llanidloes Co-op for allowing a two-day manned collection and Woosnam and Davies for their special promotion.

If anyone would like to help the 2017 appeal, contact Vivien Williams.

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