THE latest community news from Machynlleth

Rotary Across Wales

AT the recent presentation evening for the 2019 Rotary Across Wales Walk the chosen charity of Machynlleth Rotary, AEDonate, a charity that assists communities to secure a defibrillator, was presented with a cheque for £1,500.

Ysgol Bro Hyddgen PTA had already received a donation of £150 for their support in providing early morning refreshments to over 130 walkers. It is estimated that the walk raised over £18,000 for individual charities and is forecast to be even bigger and more successful in 2020. Further details available on Rotary Across Wales Walk Facebook page and website.

Midday talk

THE popular midday market day talks continue at the Tabernacle Museum of Modern Art (MOMA) when, on Wednesday, 9 October, Ian Munday will give an illustrated talk ‘from Willendorf to Crosby – a whistle stop tour of western sculpture’.

This is in association with Aberystwyth University’s Lifelong Learning. The talk starts at noon with free admission.

Hurricanes AGM

SUNDAY, 29 September, saw the Machynlleth Hurricanes Football Club hold their AGM at the bowling club.

Chair William Lloyd Williams gave a warm welcome to all present with particular thanks to joint secretaries Glenys Halls and Ceri Callow and treasurer Janet Humphreys, who’d all had an excellent first season in office.

He went on to thank all the officers, committee, coaches, sponsors, parents and supporters for their commitment in a very successful season both on and off the field.

Joint secretaries Ceri Callow and Glenys Halls reported on very successful performances in league and cup competitions in the various age groups. The number of children had increased to over 120 and, with the dedicated volunteers and coaches, augured well for the future.

Janet Humphreys (treasurer) presented the healthy annual accounts, which were approved.

All officers/committee were reelected en bloc: chairman, William Lloyd Williams; vice-chairman, Warren Evans; joint secretaries, Glenys Halls and Ceri Callow; treasurer and fundraising officer, Janet Humphreys; liaison officer, Warren Evans; welfare officer, Julie Price.

Planning

POWYS County Council’s planning committee met on Thursday, 4 October, and received information about applications that had been approved under officers’ delegated powers, including applications from the Dyfi Valley: Section 191 application for a lawful development certificate of existing use for the installation of flues on biomass installations, T? Isaf, Bontdolgadfan, Llanbrynmair; advertisement consent for the erection of one fascia sign, one hoarding sign and five window graphics, 4 Heol Pentrerhedyn, Machynlleth; erection of advertisements, fascia, window hoarding and window graphics, 4 Heol Pentrerhedyn, Machynlleth; discharge of conditions 10 and 16 from planning permission 18/0743/ FUL in relation to passing bays and landscaping, Nant yr Ysgairwen, Talerddig, Llanbrynmair.

Coffee thanks

DESPITE the seriously inclement weather, a recent coffee morning in the Plas Machynlleth Café raised £207.54 in aid of Macmillan nurses.

Machynlleth Town Council’s Plas manager, Julie Humphreys, thanked all who’d braved the weather to support such a worthy cause.

Gerddi Gardens

MEETING in the Old Shop, Brynygôg housing estate on Tuesday, 1 October, members of Gerddi Bro Ddyfi Gardens heard a report from volunteers co-ordinator Angela Paxton entitled ‘Welcome to the autumn newsletter’.

They have had a busy summer, with many new workshops and events. The community fund ‘Tyfu Gyda’i Gilydd’/‘Growing Together’ project enables them to continue with workshops throughout the autumn and winter.

Also, they have been taking regular volunteers to visit inspirational garden projects for learning and development, giving ideas about how they can improve some tricky spaces in the gardens.

The sun came out (eventually) for Diwrnod Dathlu’r Dolydd/National Meadows Days.

Highlights of the day were Kate Doubleday’s talk about how to create wildflower meadows, children’s wildlife activities including the creation of an open plan ‘mini beast hotel’ for young visitors (pictured), and live upbeat music from our local brass band (pictured).

Well-being evening

A WELL-BEING event is being held at Cletwr community hub on Friday, 11 October, the talk will be about craniosacral therapy.

It’s free to attend.

Inspiring volunteers wanted

VOLUNTEERS are needed for Machynlleth Army Cadets.

Learn new skills, build confidence and make friends for life, all while inspiring the young people of Machynlleth.

The Army Cadet Force (ACF) has nearly 40,000 cadets in more than 1,600 detachments all over the country.

Army Cadet spending their spare time taking part in adventurous activities like rock climbing, mountain biking, archery and abseiling.

There will also be plenty of chance to play all your favourite sports because the ACF has competitions for both boys and girls at county, regional and national level.

Music club’s 54th year

ENTERING their 54th year, it is time to launch the new season. Mach’ Music Club’s concerts are open to all.

They also promote the Showcasing Youth series of concerts which showcases the very best of youth making music.

The programme comprises: Friday, 18 October at 7.30pm: The Anton Stadler Trio; Friday, 29 November at 7.30pm: Red Priest; Saturday, 18 January at 1pm: Elizabeth Karani, soprano; Friday, 28 February at 7.30pm: Beethoven in Wales; Friday, 17 April at 7.30pm: Ellis Thomas, piano.

All concerts take place at Y Tabernacl.

Showcasing Youth series of concerts - Friday, 25 October at 7.30pm: Kanneh-Mason Family Return; Saturday, 22 February at 1pm: Three Welsh Harps; Thursday, 2 April at 7.30pm: Gregynog Winners 2019; Friday, 1 May at 7.30pm: scholars from Shrewsbury School.

Contact: Sally Marshall 07710 452767, Y Tabernacl 01654 781304 or the website for further information.

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