THE latest community news from Machynlleth

MOMA talk

AN illustrated talk by Elfyn Pugh will take place at MOMA, Machynlleth, this Friday, 26 April.

Elfyn rates Antarctica as the most fascinating place he has visited and his favourite wildlife destination is the sub-Antarctic island of South Georgia which is teeming with wildlife. This talk is based around these two fascinating destinations.

The talk, ‘Antarctica and South Georgia: A Wildlife Paradise’, is free and starts at 7pm.

Bowlers Meet

THERE was an excellent attendance at the annual pre-season meeting of Machynlleth bowlers at the clubhouse on Friday, 12 April.

Captain Thomas Jenkins opened the meeting and called for a minutes’ silence in remembrance of club members who have passed away in the last 12 months.

Thomas and secretary Andrew Fleming gave a detailed overview of the previous season and invited spokespersons of the club’s teams to report on progress in the Montgomeryshire County Leagues, including the men’s divisions’ one and two, ladies’ county and midweek leagues, mixed and veterans.

They, together with all other speakers, congratulated everyone, particularly the influx of new bowlers, who’d made themselves available for the various teams.

Commenting on the excellence of the green, members paid tribute to the captain and his loyal band of helpers for their dedication in providing such an outstanding playing surface.

Competitions co-ordinator Don Lewis reported on a significant increase in those who took part in club competitions. He went on to thank Barry Fleming, Eryl Jones and Mark Rowlands for their help in ensuring the season’s success.

Barry Fleming reported on county matters and Andrew Fleming advised that coaching sessions would start on 26 April.

Village hall fundraiser

A FUN evening for all the family, with hog roast and bar, will be held at Cwmllinau Village Hall, on Friday, 10 May.

Starting at 6pm, this family event will be raising money for the Park Cwmllinau.

Tickets, at £12 for adults and £6 for children, are available from Garej Mallwyd, Kelly Richards (07545 317608) and Gwenan Roberts (07765 159565).

Market day talk

THERE will be a market day talk by Richard Parnaby on ‘A History of Architecture in 20 Welsh Buildings’ at the Tabernacle, Heol Pen’rallt, on Wednesday, 8 May, at noon.

Richard’s talk challenges the notion that there is limited architectural culture in Wales through a selection of unexpected or relatively little known buildings.

Join him for an around-Wales journey from prehistoric Pembrokeshire via Newport and Llandudno to buildings under construction in Cardiff.

Admission to the event is free. All welcome.

County pool

PREVIOUS leaders in Division 2 of the North Wales Interleague, Machynlleth Marvels were unable to ward off the challenge of visitors and new top dogs Chester B on Sunday, 14 April.

Chester claimed a 25-15 victory to push the Marvels down to third place, seven points behind the new leaders.

Machynlleth Mor-ladron, visiting Oswestry ex-servicemen, lost by 26 frames to 14, leaving them in sixth place on 62 points.

Football festival

ON Saturday, 18 May, at Cae Glass, Machynlleth Football Festival will be held.

The age groups are: Under 8, U10, U11, U12 and U14. Girls age groups are: Under 10 and U12.

Parking main car park; Hot food and drinks available; entrance free for under 16, £3 for adults.

Closing date for entries: 27 April. Contact Glenys Halls to enter: [email protected] (07452 811754).

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