THE latest community news from Llanidloes.

Rotary Club

THE club enjoyed a friendly quiz night against Llangollen during the second round of the Rotary quiz.

The visiting Rotarians shared a meal and a chat with members before they went head to head in the quiz.

The questions had arrived in a sealed envelope and were opened in front of the two teams by the quiz master, John Breese. Suitably placed as a former soldier and local teacher, John ran the quiz with military precision with the ability to explain any ambiguous questions.

Llanidloes led the quiz with an impressive start, but were beaten 61-55 in the last set of questions.

President John Cradduck thanked members and supporters of the Llangollen team for travelling down to Llanidloes and wished them luck in the next round of the quiz.

The night highlighted the strong bond between fellow Rotarians from different clubs and was a great chance to share ideas and make new friends.

Football club

THE 2017 Annual Sportsman’s Luncheon takes place on Sunday, 30 April, at the community centre at 12.30pm.

The special guest speaker will be former Liverpool and Sheffield United star Phil Thompson and guest comedian, from Britain’s Got Talent, Leslie Gibson will be in attendance.

For more information, call or text Pete on 07792 257488.

Quilters

THE Quilter’s Guild of the British Isles is holding a Powys Area Day on Saturday, 11 March, from 10.30am to 4pm at the Minerva Arts Centre.

There will be a great day with plenty of quilts to see. The speaker will be Doreen Gough with her collection of vintage quilts and some new acquisitions.

There will be entry to the Minerva’s latest exhibition, tea, coffee and cake. Bring a packed lunch and your latest project for show and tell.

St Idloes Church

ON Sunday, 29 January, a United Bro Arwystli 5th Sunday Songs of Praise Service will be held in Llanidloes Church at 11am with a bring and share lunch afterwards in the church hall. Everyone is welcome.

Gardening club

LLANIDLOES & District Gardening Club resumed its agenda for 2016/17 after the Christmas break, with a horticultural-themed quiz night on 24 January at the Elephant Inn.

On 28 February, Mark Zennick will be talking to the club about day lillies, ‘The Poor Man’s Orchid’, also at the Elephant Inn, at 7.30pm. Again, visitors are welcome for £3.

The club has 30 members, all age groups, and besides hearing talks by specialist gardeners, it holds two shows and ventures on a summer bus trip.

Fashion show

THERE will be a fashion show and sale at the high school on Saturday, 4 February, at 7pm in aid of the Friends of Llanidloes High School.

First World War event

ON Tuesday, 31 January, at 7pm there will be a First World War event at St Idloes Church Hall, with refreshments available from 6.30pm.

Contributions come from The Wesley Singers, Nia Griffiths and Nick Venti on ‘Llanidloes in the Great War’, Chris Barrett from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, Living Memory project, Rhian James with the Wales At War project and Roz Williamson with family history research.Free entry with donations welcome for Llanidloes Hospital Palliative Care.

Please feel free to bring World War One photographs, newspaper articles and artefacts with you.

World Textile Day

WORLD Textile Day is coming to Llanidloes at the Minerva Arts Centre on Saturday, 25 March.

The theme is colour for the exhibition of woven, printed and embroidered textiles. Admission will be free, open 10am to 4.30pm. There will be featured events and presentations.

Pendyrus Male Choir

THE choir will be entertaining residents in March thanks to the Rotary Club which has again organised what promises to be a very entertaining evening.

event will be held on Saturday, 18 March, at China Street Chapel with all proceeds in aid of good causes.Tickets are available from Woosnam & Davies News or Rotary members.

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