The latest community news from around Tywyn

Garden Club

THE club held the first meeting of the season on 11 October at the Baptist Church.

Chairman Margaret Evans, welcomed members and new members. A number of apologies were received.The advertised speaker, Vicky Bumford unfortunately had to cancel at last minute, due to family health problems. Very lucky for us, secretary Susanna Yeomans found Ann Owen, who at very short notice kindly agreed to step in and fill the vacancy. She was a very motivated and lively speaker, showing slides and speaking about her work with The Edible, Machynlleth project. The club very much enjoyed her talk on ‘growing vegetables when it matters.’The vote of thanks was given by Elisabeth Brown.The next meeting is on 8 November at 7.30pm in the Baptist Church. The speaker will be Eurwyn Roberts, who will talk about ‘preparing plants for Winter.’

Volunteer hearing aid clinic

THIS months ‘Walk-in’ hearing aid clinic will be held on Thursday, 3 November 10am until noon at the Baptist Church. If your hearing aid needs new batteries, new tubing or just servicing, do call in, no appointment required.

Cadets

A TALENTED Tywyn teenager has beaten over 400 competitors to land Best Brass Player at a national military awards presentation.Cadet Lance Corporal Rebecca Owen, of Ysgol Uwchradd Tywyn, stood head and shoulders above her peers at the National Cadet Force Bands Concentration this past week, which saw her win the prestigious recognition.Rebecca, pictured right, joined the band in January 2015, and has quickly risen through the ranks.Her talent was immediately recognised and rewarded, with her being personally selected by members of the household division to perform alongside them at events, or on behalf of the Welsh Guards.Gwent and Powys Army Cadet Force prides itself on its reputation as an outstanding training facility, with the strongest Army Cadet band in the UK.A spokesperson for the Cadet Force said: “The Gwent and Powys Army Cadet Force produces well-rounded and professional standard musicians, and provides them with performance opportunities across the UK and abroad, from parading down The Mall to Buckingham Palace, to performing to thousands at the Malta Military Tattoo.“The National Cadet Force Bands Concentration, held at Longmoor Camp, Hampshire, saw cadets from across the United Kingdom come together to train, perform and compete.“Each year, Gwent and Powys ACF sweep the lions share of awards, with this year being no different.

“With awards from Cadet Bandmaster to Best Newcomer, it’s evident that this training facility provides young musicians with diverse, expert tuition.”