THE latest community news from around Machynlleth.

Ysgol Bro Hyddgen

YSGOL Bro Hyddgen had a number of talented dancers represent the school in the 2016 eisteddfods (see pictures above).

Dance groups Fflach and the Year 8 Girls represented the school in the Urdd Eisteddfod.

Both competed excellently and were privileged to compete at national level, with Fflach achieving second place

“We would also like to praise Mari Fychan and the Arts Centre School of Dance for coming second in the International Eisteddfod of Wales in August,” a school spokesperson said.

“As a school, we are very proud to have such talented students. Well done all.”

Rose Bowl Final

MACHYNLLETH Bowling Club completed a successful day at Llandrindod Wells BC on Sunday, 4 September, when they secured the Cambrian News Rose Bowl with a thrilling five-shot (83-75) victory over the holders, Llandrindod Wells BC.

Earlier in the day, Machynlleth doused a particularly strong Kerry BC’s semi-final endeavours by 83 shots to 80 thanks to rink scores of 34-9, 18-17, 16-27 and 15-27.

Llandrindod Wells were not to be easily beaten and fought for every shot to keep the result of this pulsating final in the balance until the 21st and last end.

Machynlleth skips David Rowlands and Welsh international Andrew Fleming steered their fours to well-earned winning scores of 24-15 and 22-15 respectively.

And with fours skipped by Barry Fleming (19-23) and Brendan Rogers (18-25) keeping their opponents within sight, Machynlleth lifted the rose bowl for the first time since their 1997 victory over Aberystwyth BC.

Details (Llandrindod skips only): rink 1: Eileen Jones, John Astley, Betty Fleming and Brendan Rogers 18, Luke Harwood 25; rink 2: Sylvia Rowlands, Don Lewis, Alwyn Jones and David Rowlands 24, Sam Roffe 15; rink 3: Elsbeth McAuley, Jill Thorpe, Sue Mount and Barry Fleming 19, Ken Price 23; rink 4: Nigel Fleming, Hefin Ellis, Richie Williams and Andrew Fleming 22, Gareth Simms 15.

Mark Gaskell, Nanw Evans, Gareth Jones and Margaret Davies played their part to see the club safely through to the semi-final.

Cancer Research

MEMBERS of the Machynlleth and District Committee of North West Cancer Research raised a fantastic £941.34 recently – the best-ever total raised from their annual street collection.

The local committee’s next fund-raising event will be the annual coffee morning and stalls at Machynlleth Rugby Club on Saturday, 1 October, from 10am to 12pm. Admission is £2 and all are welcome.

Macmillan coffee morning

A COFFEE morning will be held at Canolfan Pennal on 30 September from 10am to 12pm. All are welcome.

Royal Welch Fusiliers, Machynlleth, Tywyn and Dolgellau Comrades Association

THE meeting on 1 September was presided over by Major Ifan Price-Edwards and Cpl Gwyn Roberts.

A report on the fun day at Capel Bangor golf facility was given. Only nine members and four guest golfers attended.

Waiting for the golfers to finish meant that the range of darts, pool and a quiz did not take place. Therefore the day was a bit of a disappointment.

A report on the commemoration of the Battle of Mametz in July was given by Maj Price-Edwards. Over a 1,000 people attended this event in France.

Thanks were given to our Standard Bearers for their great effort to honour the late S/Sgt Bob Hakes from Tywyn at his funeral. Next meeting is Thursday, 6 October.

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