Rotary Club donation

The rotary club receives many letters from the community requesting their assistance. One was from Clare Bound, the leader of Llanidloes 1st Rainbows.

Clare explained that their unit did not possess a set of colours, and felt that they were not represented fully when on parade.

The Rotary Club had a full show of support when voting over funds to obtain a set of colours for the girls (pictured).

Clare said: “The girls have great pride in their unit and it will be lovely for them to have a flag to show who they are and what they represent”.

Arwystli society

On 21 October, Debra Lewis, heritage conservation officer for Powys County Council, met members at St Idloes Church Hall for a talk and slideshow.

Despite technical difficulties with viewing equipment, an interesting discussion took place. It is hoped that Miss Lewis will return in the near future for further viewing and information update as due to cutbacks she is the only conservation officer left in Powys.

On 18 November, Viviana Culshaw, record officer with Clwyd-Powys Archaeological Trust will give an illustrated talk. It is hoped members will attend this important event with archival information on Llanidloes.

Dyfi Biosphere

Llanidloes Energy Solutionts invites you to Dyfi Biosphere – A flagship for sustainable development in Wales?

Andy Rowlands from Ecodyfi will talk about the unique Unesco project, the first in Wales on Thursday, 26 November at 7.30pm at The Old Mill.

What About Me

Come and see the film What About Me on Wednesday, 18 November at the Old Mill at 7.30pm with a Q&A session afterwards with the filmmaker Jamie Catto. It costs £2 and there will be donations to Llanidloes Refugee support group. Insights on universal themes of humanity and multi-layered music from diverse world musicians.

Bingo for Christmas lights

There will be a Bingo evening in aid of the Christmas lights on 18 November at the rugby club. Doors open at 7.30pm for eyes down at 8pm. Admission 50p, including tea/coffee and biscuits.

Christmas lights

The 2015 Christmas lights switch-on ceremony will take place on Saturday, 28 November.

Great Oak Street will be closed to traffic at 4pm for local charities to set up their fund raising stalls — mulled wine, minced pies, raffles, cake stalls, fun fair for the children, hog roast and many other stalls.

Father Christmas and Danielle the carnival queen will leave Great Oak Street at approximately 5pm to visit Maesywennol, Bodlondeb and Llanidloes Hospital returning at 6pm to switch on the lights accompanied by Danielle and the mayor, Cllr Phyl Davies.

Santa and Danielle will then retire to Santa’s Grotto outside Siop yr Oen to greet the children and give them a small treat.

Whilst Father Christmas is absent on his visits, entertainment will be provided by the Wesley Singers and Mojo Disco.

Families and friends can then wander around the various stalls , fun fair and competitions with the craft fair at Minerva Arts Centre and other shops open.

There is a window-dressing competition with a Christmas theme. Judging will take place on the week beginning Monday, 7 December.

High School awards ceremony

There will be a student awards ceremony at Llanidloes High School on the 12 November at 6.30pm.

The awards ceremony has been moved from its usual daytime slot to make it more convenient for parents, governors and local people to attend.

Masonic coffee morning

There will be a coffee morning organised by the masonic lodge in aid of the community centre roof fund. It will be held at the Masonic Lodge on Saturday, 14 November from 10am to noon. Tickets £1.

Tabletop sale

There will be a tabletop sale in the Community Centre on Saturday, 21 November, from 10am to 12pm.

There will be children’s toys and equipment, clothes, books, bikes and puzzles. Entrance fee is 50p and there is a raffle, tea, coffee and cakes.

All proceeds in aid of Ysgol Dyffryn Trannon, Trefeglwys. To book a table, contact Anna Gethin (07707 813399) or Ruth Meddins (07565 310536).

Variety Concert

Llanidloes Without Community Council are holding a variety concert on Saturday, 14 November at the community centre.

The concert features the Rhayader Male Voice Choir, Ian and Roland Davies, professional soprano Gemma King and many more.

The compere for the evening is Philip Gayther, president for the event is Cllr Gareth Morgan.

Doors open at 7pm to commence at 7.30pm.

Tickets are £8 each, available from Shirley Lewis (clerk) on 01686 413413 or 01686 412260, community councillors, or the Dial-a-Ride office.

All proceeds will be donated to Llanidloes Dial-a-Ride.

Church hall

JOIN in fun, games, snacks, craft, activities and stories from the Bible in St Idloes Church Hall on Fridays in term time.

The sessions, which run from 3.30 to 5.15pm, are for primary school children and are free of charge. Contact Julia Schultz on 07768861377.

Music practices

MUSIC practices are starting again and will be held on Friday, 13, 20 and 27 November at 10am in the church hall. If you play an instrument or love singing, come along and join.

Taize music is short reflective chants from a monastic community in France.

The sessions are ideal for instruments, and those who like to sing in harmony.