THE latest community news from Llanidloes

Rotary Club

THE club enjoyed an informative presentation on the recovery of young people suffering from mental illness at their last meeting.

Rekindle was formed in 1998 by a group of parents with family members suffering from severe mental illness.

There was little help and support back then and the charity was initially set up by the generosity of friends and family.

Originally the charity offered support to both the young and old, however channelled their focus to the young in 2013. This new project was named Small Steps and concentrated on 16-25 year olds from Montgomeryshire.

Project co-ordinator Diane Williams highlighted that early intervention was the key and that a rescue service was delivered through the Small Steps project.

Diane explained that the objective is to provide a listening ear with no time limit, coupled with practical help.

Rekindle – Small Steps is based in Newtown, but is open to any young person from Montgomeryshire suffering from mental illness.

Anyone interested in finding out more can pop in for a chat with Diane and her team or visit www.smallsteps.wales

Concert

COMMUNITY Centre Roof Appeal at the community centre on Friday, 20 October, at 7pm, featuring the Tenovus Choir and young talented musicians.

Tickets (£5/£2 children) are available from Woosnam & Davies and on the door.

Harvest service

TRINITY Church will hold its harvest service on Sunday, 22 October, at 11am with Rev Penny Burkill.

Wine and cheese

A WINE and cheese evening in aid of Wales Air Ambulance and Llanidloes High School will be held at 7pm on Saturday, 21 October, at the Function Room, with entertainment by The Storm Boys.

Tickets are £10, available from Jan Powell (07929 464276) or from the school’s main office.

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communities

A FREE event will take place at Welshpool Town Hall on 18 October from 10am to 4pm, including lunch and refreshments throughout the day.

Twinning

LLANIDLOES Town Twinning Association will run the next trip to Derval, France, next August.

On Wednesday, 25 October, at Chatwood from 7.30pm there will be a meeting where everyone can find out more about the trip.

Food and drink will be provided and there will be a brief AGM.

For more information, contact John Shercliff on 01686 430780 or [email protected], or visit the Facebook page.

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