THE latest community news from Machynlleth
Dementia Friendly Mach
MEMORY Café is on the first Tuesday of every month in the bowling club from 10am to 11am.
It is a chance for everyone to meet for a chat, a song, cuppa and cake or just a little fun, for all in the Dyfi Valley area – carers welcome - disabled facilities available and it’s free.
For more information ring Sandra Ward on 01686 688034.
The next meeting is on Tuesday, 5 February, where people will have a chance to meet Leigh from Powys Library Services who is starting Reading Aloud groups very soon in Machynlleth and Newtown.
Open to anyone, whether diagnosed or not; even if you just need some company.
Planning
AT its meeting on 17 January, Powys County Council’s Planning Committee received information about applications that have been approved by county planners under the council’s scheme of delegation, including those in the Machynlleth planning area: Change of use of land to create One Planet Development including erection of one dwelling and associated works, land known as Tir Heddwch, Cemmaes; conversion of a barn into a dwelling, installation of a sewage treatment plant, alteration to existing track and associated works, Maesllwyni Farm, Penegoes; demolition of existing visitor centre and café to be replaced with new building, Cors Dyfi Reserve, Derwenlas; erection of a dwelling/holiday let, removal of existing structures and all associated works, land associated with 1 Caerbont, Ceinws; variation of condition 1 of planning consent P/2013/1199 to allow for an extension of time to commence development, plot 2, Old Station Yard, Llanbrynmair; discharge of conditions 12 and 15 of planning approval P/2015/0904, The old Foundry, Tanrallt Road, Machynlleth; installation of an external air source heat pump, solar panels and new window opening, 4 Rock Terrace, Machynlleth; display of six non-illuminated fascia signs and one externally illuminated hanging sign, 14 Penrallt Street, Machynlleth.
Edible Mach
VOLUNTEERS joined Edible Mach Maethlon by the Plas picnic table to install beautiful new signs around the town by the group’s veg planters on Wednesday, 23 January.
Then, on the following day, to celebrate Burns Night, budding chefs were shown the art of making a vegan haggis.
The cooking was led by Stevie, a resident Scot.
Book club
ON Friday, 1 February, members and visitors to the Tabernacle- based Book Club will be considering Winter by Ali Smith.
The club meets in the Green Room from 2pm until 3.30pm.
Charity breakfast
UNDER the auspices of the local FUW, a charity breakfast was held at Canolfan Pennal on 24 January.
The meal was cooked by Huw Jones, Tyddyn Briddell, a former chef for the Queen.
Needless to say, milking and feeding was finished that bit earlier last Thursday as many of the local landsmen were among those to enjoy breaking their fast.
Hear to Help
THE Hear to Help drop-in clinic takes place this Friday, 1 February, from 10am to midday in Y Plas.
NHS hearing aid wearers can visit this Action on Hearing Loss Cymru service for friendly help with cleaning their aids, new tubes and batteries. The free clinic is run by trained volunteers on the first Friday of every month.
Old Shop
POWYS County Council has appointed SWG to undertake the renovation of the Old Shop on the Bryn-y-Gôg housing estate, thereby creating a community hub.
Powys County Council housing officers will make use of the building as an office on a regular basis and, in addition to the Housing Service using this facility, it will also be made available to other community-based organisations and local groups. The good news is that it will be free.
The Housing Service is going along with the theme Love Where You Live and have chosen Valentine’s Day for the opening date.
Cllr Michael Williams will do the honours and cut the ribbon at 4pm.
An invitation is extended to all to join the celebrations from 3.45pm.
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