THE latest community news from Machynlleth

Bowls

FOUR Machynlleth ladies bowls stars fell at the final hurdle in their quest to lift the Radnor Cup in the final of the Mid Wales Ladies’ County Bowling Association’s fours’ competition.

Kylie Williams, Meira Evans, Margaret Evans and Eileen Jones (skip) were always in the game up to the last three ends until, securing a five-shot end, Berriew’s foursome of Bryony Wilson, Hazel Wilson, Caroline Taylor and Kathy Pearce (skip) claimed the title after a thrilling final.

Also making her presence felt in the county competitions was Sue Mount who lost in the semi-final of the four-wood singles to the eventual winner, Kathy Pearce, following impressive victories in the previous rounds.

Another nail-biting final saw Machynlleth duo Jake Jones and Justin Hinge lose to Aberdyfi’s George Fleming and Marc Lawton by one shot (11-10) in the final of the Brian Botchett Memorial Trophy Aberdyfi Open Pairs recently.

Civic Society

THE next bi-monthly meeting of the Machynlleth and District Civic Society’s executive committee will be held at the Tabernacle on Thursday, 20 September, at 7pm.

All members of the society are entitled to attend.

Cooking sessions

MACH Maethlon continued their free cooking experiences at the local bowling club on Thursday and Friday of last week.

On Thursday, Charmian Savill took the lead in a session making a Palestinian vegan supper, which included Maftoul Tabbouleh, Batata Harra, Saletet Fattoush, Saletet Banadora Wa Bassal and a chunky Mutabbal.

Then on Friday, Ready-Steady-Cook! Mikhael Sverdlov showed Clwb Coginio members how to make a three-course meal from a Green Isle Growers’ veg bag.

For more information about Mach Maethlon and Clwb Coginio email [email protected]

Planning

DURING the period 1 to 16 August, under delegated powers, two applications in the Machynlleth planning area were approved by county planners: Demolition of the existing conservatory and erection of an extension including internal alterations, Pentre, Corris; erection of a single-storey store on side of existing house and erection of single-storey shepherd’s hut, Top y Cae, Dylife, Llanbrynmair.

Hear to Help

THE Hear to Help drop-in clinic will take place this Friday, 7 September, at the Care Centre, Forge Road, from 10am to noon.

NHS hearing-aid wearers can visit this Action on Hearing Loss Cymru service for friendly help with cleaning their aids, new tubes and free batteries.

The clinic is free and is run by trained volunteers on the first Friday of each month.

Advice Mid Wales

CORRIS Post Office raised money towards the Advice Centre by selling second-hand DVDs and by having a collection box at the Post Office.

Corris and district residents’ recent donations totalled £98.07.

Cyril Evans, the centre’s manager, said: “We are very much a community focused organisation with our aim being to continue to provide what is a well-used and much needed independent, free, impartial, and confidential advice service to anyone who needs it, as we have for the last 35 years.

“Support of this nature is very much appreciated.”

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