THE latest community news from Machynlleth.

Enterprise Day

AS part of its on-going Community Engagement Initiative, Machynlleth Jobcentreplus has established an event to support local entrepreneurs promoting their recently established businesses.

On Wednesday, 28 March, a selection of Dyfi Valley based businesses, all of whom received advice and support from Machynlleth Jobcentre and its partners, have been invited to promote, advertise and sell their products whilst also being on hand to give customers the benefit of their first-hand experience in establishing a business.

Also on hand will be professional advisers who will be happy to speak to anybody who would like support or is considering branching out into self-employment and would like advice on how to start.

The event will be officially opened by Sam Browne, Managing Director of Plant-i Ltd, and will run from 10am-3pm.

A warm welcome is extended to all.

County Pool

NOW with the town’s two teams in Division 2 of the North Wales Pool Interleague, they clashed in a local derby at the rugby club in this season’s opener.

Machynlleth Marvels secured a surprisingly comfortable 20-frame (30-10) victory over Machynlleth Mor-lladran. However, visiting the division’s early leaders, the Marvels lost a thriller to Welshpool A 21-19.

Meanwhile, hosting Wrexham 8 Ball in their second fixture, Mor-lladran lost a close encounter by 23 frames to 17.

Dathlu Cyhoeddi

MAE’N bleser gan Gwasg y Bwthyn eich gwahodd i noson dathlu cyhoeddi Sgythia; nofel am John Davies, Rheithor Mallwyd 1604-1644 gan y diweddar Gwynn ap Gwilym yn y Tabernacl, nos Wener, 16 Mawrth, am 7yh.

Mach Maethlon

THE group’s free cooking workshops continued at the local bowling club on 8 March, as chef Mikhael Sverdlov and friends celebrated the recent St David’s Day with a traditional Welsh cawl. There was also a meat-free option for vegetarians.

Afterwards a Twmpath was enjoyed by all as, promoted by Menter Maldwyn, the folk dancing was led by Andy Rowland.

The cooking momentum was maintained on Friday, 9 March, as chef Mikhael demonstrated the art of making vegan brownies at the bowling club.

Gardeners’ Meet

CHAIR Phil Wheeler welcomed members of Gerddi Bro Ddyfi Gardens to their monthly meeting at the White Lion Hotel on 6 March.

He thanked Anna Fisher for coming on board as the new treasurer and paid tribute to Jane Salisbury on her huge commitment in looking after the group’s accounts for a number of years.

An update was given by the group’s co-ordinator, Angela Paxton, on arrangements for dementia friendly training. This will be an important addition to the group’s caring ethos.

Angela said how appreciative she was to former co-ordinator Kate Doubleday for the smooth changeover.

Members agreed that, in light of improved funding, there would be more days available for volunteers at the Plas-based gardens. Already more volunteers had attended and a good covering of wood chips had been spread on the gardens.

Civic Society

PRIOR to its AGM on 24 May, Machynlleth and District Civic Society will hold its last bi-monthly meeting of the current 12-month period on Thursday, 15 March at 7pm.

Creative Writers

DYFI U3A - university of the third age - will showcase creative writers on Friday, 16 March in the bowling club from 2pm. New members are most welcome.

For more information about U3A, visit www.u3a.org.uk or www.u3asites.org.uk/dyfi

Get Set Wales

LOCAL charity Get Set Wales (Gender Equality in Togo) is holding an evening of music to raise money to help young women in Togo, west Africa stay in education.

Chocolat from Aberystwyth and local band The Surfragettes will play and there will be a bar and raffle on Saturday, 17 March at 7.30pm, Derwenlas Hall near Machynlleth.

Tickets £7 in advance from Deco shop or £8 on door.

International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day was on 8 March, and the community in Machynlleth planned an event to coincide with Market Day in the town. They celebrated 100 years since some (but not all) women got the vote. They invited people to wear suffragette-themed fancy dress and to join them at the clock tower at midday. The theme was “#PressForProgress” and they campaigned for progress on the rights of women and the many disenfranchised groups in our society, specifically: Stopping sexual harassment, votes for refugees and prisoners and votes for 16 and 17 year olds in general and local elections. The event was an initiative of the Machynlleth Labour Party branch, but supporters from across the whole political spectrum were encouraged to join. Pictured chained to the clock railings are: Linda Moseley, rail maritime and transport worker; Liz Lavelle, Machynlleth Labour Party; J Whiteley, Independent; Judith Wright, Machynlleth Labour Party and Sarah Reisz, Machynlleth Labour Party (pictured).

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