THE latest community news from Llanidloes

Cytun churches together

THERE will be a Cytun Advent Service on Sunday, 3 December at 6pm in Chatwood, 6 Longbridge Street, Llanidloes. A prayerful reflection on the theme ‘expectation and waiting’. Refreshments afterwards. All welcome.

Tabletop sale

THERE will be a Table Top Sale at the Llanidloes Community Centre on Saturday, 2 December, 9am-12.30pm, setting up at 8.30am. It is in aid of the Community Centre Roof Fund. To book a table please phone Kelly on 07540 986300 or e mail [email protected].

Refugee support

COFFEE Morning in aid of refugees, Saturday, 18 November, 10am-12.30pm at Chatwood, Longbridge Street. The money raised will go to contacts in Leominster, who continue to reach out to the refugees dispersed across France and further afield.

Morning of mindfulness

THERE will be a Morning of Mindfulness at Chatworth House, Longbridge Street, Llanidloes, on Sunday, 19 Novembe, 10am-1pm. Meditation followed by a talk by Thich Nhat Hahn, a walking meditation, a Dharma discussion and a Mindful Lunch, (Please bring a vegetarian dish to share). Donations welcome (to cover cost of room). For more details call Dave on 01938 561771.

Bingo

THERE is a Bingo Session at Llanidloes Rugby Club on Wednesday, 8 November at 7.30pm, eyes down at 8pm, 50p entry for adults includes tea/coffee and a biscuit. Proceeds are in aid of the Llanidloes Christmas Lights.

Community centre

fundraising concert

LLANIDLOES Community Centre hosts a grand fundraising concert on Friday, 24 November, 7.30pm; CÔr Meibion Machynlleth perform, with Llidiartywaen and Trefeglwys YFCs, Ian and Roland Davies and Rob Evans. The compere will be Roger Hughes. Tickets £10 from Llanidloes Area RWAS Committee members, or 01686 414951 / 07929069092. Proceeds to RWAS Montgomeryshire feature County Appeal 2018

Companion dog show

NEWTOWN and District Canine Society are holding a companion dog show, in aid of Finding Forever Homes, at the community centre, Mount Lane, on 19 November. Entries from 11am, judging from noon. £1.50 per dog per class. Judge Sue Pulsford, pedigree and novelty classes. Refreshments available and raffle prizes. Enquiries to 01547 529776.

Photographic group

THE group meets at The Old Mill, Llanidloes, at 7.30pm on second and fourth Wednesday of each month.

Novices are welcome, new ideas welcome.

Contact Bill on 01686 413967, [email protected] or Hugh on 01686440202 [email protected]

Van whist

THE Van Institute Whist Drives 2017 are on Tuesday, 21 November, Tuesday, 5 December and Tuesday, 19 December (Poultry). All start at 8pm, Everyone welcome.

Rotary Eye Project

LLANIDLOES Rotary Club welcomed guest speaker, Mike Griffiths to their latest meeting.

The past president of Oswestry Rotary Club visited Llanidloes to talk about the Rotary Eye Project.

There are over 40 million men, women and children worldwide who cannot afford to have their sight restored and Rotary has been instrumental over the years providing support.

Mike was thanked for his informative speech by Rotarian Huw Morris on behalf of the club.

Anyone interested in finding out more about this project or donating can visit their website at www.guildfordrotaryeyeproject.org.uk

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