THE latest community news from Machynlleth.

Banc Bwyd Bro Ddyfi

THE Banc Bwyd Bro Ddyfi Foodbank based in Machynlleth would like to take this opportunity to thank the people of the Dyfi Valley, Advice Mid Wales and in particular the Cooperative store in Machynlleth, for their continued support for this worthy cause. They say the Co-op deserves a special mention, as a large proportion of the food issued to those in need, is gathered from the basket situated by the exit to the store, where the good people of the Dyfi Valley deposit their donations. The organisers say that, whilst we all wish there was no need for Foodbanks, the situation is apparent. In 2015 the number of parcels issued was 48, in 2016 it has increased to 69, with numbers this year set to rise. Bro Ddyfi Foodbank exists for the local population and provides a three-day emergency food parcel for those in immediate need. It covers Machynlleth and villages in the Dyfi Valley, it offers a helpful, confidential and discrete service to all. For further information and help call 07983 715162. Clive Thomas and a Co-op staff member with the foodbank basket (right).

Garden Club

MACHYNLLETH & District Garden Club will be meeting at the bowling club on Tuesday, 4 April, at 7.30pm, when Jon Lewis will give a presentation on Vegetable Growing. New members and interested visitors are welcome to come along.

Canolfan Owain Glyndwr

CANOLFAN Owain Glyndwr Centre will be holding its AGM in the centre’s Powys Room, on Wednes-day, 5 April, at 7.30pm. Croeso i bawb/Welcome to all. The centre has succeeded in obtaining a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund which will lead to preparing plans for renovating the entire building.At the AGM they will begin discussing ideas for improvements and developments in keeping with the history and dignity of the property.This could include creating a small local museum or heritage centre. So there will be an especially warm welcome this year to mem-bers of the public who wish to contribute ideas. Gwybodaeth/Information: 01654 702658.

A Lenten Journey

THE renowned Bangor Cathedral Choir will be presenting a Lenten Journey with music and readings at St Peter’s Church on Sunday, 2 April, at 5pm.Tickets cost £10 and include wine and cheese.

Music night

MEMBERS of ‘Gunpowder Factory’, ‘Cartoon Violence’ and ‘Surfragettes’ will be playing sets and jamming with each other in what promises to be a night of chaotic Rock and Roll on Saturday, 1 April, at the bowling club.Joining them will be new band ‘Suitables’ playing drum and bass, ‘Dyfi Junction’ playing blues standards, a new as yet unnamed jazz band have just joined the list, and to finish the evening in peace and harmony ‘Cloud Cuckoo ‘ will be reprising their south American songs and unusual covers.The evening begins at 5pm with a disco for children, food and live music will begin at 7.30pm.Entry is free, contributions are very welcome and will go towards helping ‘Mid Wales Refugee Ac-tion’ provide help and shelter to refugees in France and the UK.

Tenants talk

POWYS County Council’s Housing tenants are invited to the latest ‘Tenant Talk Together’ events taking place across the county throughout April.The events are an informal chance for tenants to call in to discuss issues with Housing Services staff individually or catch up with neighbours. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be available so tenants are encouraged to come along. The Engagement Team will be at the events where there is no set agenda, just a chance to address any problems or simply have a chat with staff and others.Each event will last an hour and a half and include Thursday, 20 April, at 2pm in the bowling club.Wednesday, 26 April at 10am in the Stage Suite, Leisure Centre, Rhayader, and Thursday, 27 April, at 3pm in Hafrenydd Community Room, Llanidloes.