Llanidloes

Rotary Club

THE ROTARY Club of Llanidloes braved the weather prior to Christmas to carry out a street collection. All of the money raised was in aid of the poor families devastated by the recent and ongoing floods in Cumbria, and the weather was a bleak reminder of what they must be enduring. Despite the conditions, many people donated and Llanidloes Rotary Club were pleased to confirm that £415.89 was raised. This money was sent straight to the district of which Llanidloes Rotary Club is part of, and coupled with all the other clubs within the district, a sum of over £7,000 was raised. This combined effort throughout the country has seen an immediate financial response to those people who need it most. The Rotary Club of Keswick has thanked Llanidloes for their generosity, and mentioned that both the Rotary Club and Keswick Lions Club have united to ensure a structured and rapid goal is achieved. Llanidloes Rotary Club would like to pass on this thank you to the community whose generosity is already helping our neighbours in Cumbria. The Rotary Club conducted their first business meeting of the year in the presence of assistant district governor Bob Maskell. President Peter McCready summarised the club’s aims for the next six months and also welcomed the club’s newest member David Utting. ADG Bob Maskell congratulated the club on its achievements and along with fellow Rotarians welcomed David into the fold.The Rotary Club of Llanidloes are proud to present the Treorchy Male Voice Choir. The world-famous choir will be visiting Llanidloes on Saturday, 5 March, to raise the roof at Llanidloes China Street Chapel with a performance at 7pm. This sought-after choir has a very demanding schedule and the Rotary Club has worked hard to bring this one night only act to the town. Along with old favourites from the choir, spectators will be treated to the voice of guest soloist Jessica Robinson. Tickets are on sale at Hafren box office on 01686 614555, online at www.thehafren.co.uk or from any member of Llanidloes Rotary Club.

Green Drinks

INDIGENOUS prayer ceremonies, pilgrimages, fasting, interfaith services – what role did they play in the COP21 talks?Sarah Nightingale, who spent two weeks in Paris, will lead an interactive discussion on spir-itual activism and the PAris climate talks. Green Drinks is a regular event on the fourth Thursday of the month organised by Llanidloes Energy Solutions. For further details, contact Gwen Prince 01686 411128.

Idloes Seniors

THE MONTHLY meeting of the branch will be held in the church hall, Thursday, 21 January, at 2pm.

Llani Fairways

THE SHOP Llani Fairways has given notice of closure.The directors, Jennifer Morrison, Mary Oliver and Sheila Williams, said: “The main reason for opening this shop has been fulfilled. We will be closing down in March. “We wish to thank all those donors and purchasers who have supported us in the last eight years in raising almost £24,000 for charitable causes.”

Only Legs Aloud

2015 was another successful year for Llani’s Only Legs Aloud club. Over the past few months its membership steadily increased to 400 for the excellent profes-sional attention by the district nurses who care for any person who has leg ailments.Club members have enjoyed excellent outings with a good selection of meals organised by Mori and Margaret and their assistants, with the splendid services of Celtic Travel and their careful, helpful drivers. The ever faithful Dianne keeps them very well nourished with beverages and treats, not only at Legs, but also at enjoyable bingo sessions organised by Lindy at the rugby club, with thanks to their staff and the use of their premises.Once again they had a very successful bottle stall that cleared out their base at the Van Institute, where they meet every Thursday morn-ing between 9am and noon – no appointments needed.At the yearly Leg Club Conference in Worces-ter, Llanidloes had another award to add to its collection. This was for the dedicated services of its volunteers.The Leg Club year ended with another excellent seasonal meal, this one at Maesmawr, Caersws. Members thanked the district nurses who look after them and the volunteers for their dedica-tion.With that, the club’s fifth year came to a close and members are alreayd looking forward to a successful 2016.The club hopes to have a toe nail cutting service added soon.Club chairman Alan Deakins wished everyone a healthy new year on behalf of everyone at Llanidloes Legs Aloud Club.

Royal British Legion

THE LADIES section of the Royal British Legion enjoyed their annual Christmas lunch at the Royal Head in Llanidloes. Polly Evans said the exhortation after which they enjoyed their lunch. The ladies held a raffle with the winners being Lena Manuel, Polly Evans, Mary Davies, Francis, Sally Woods, Tanya Davies, Angela Morgan, Margaret Grosvenor, Viv Williams, Trudy Davies, Chris Powers and Ann Davies.All raffle prizes were donated by members and friends of the legion. The next meeting will be held on the first Wednesday in February at the Old Mill (Workman’s Club) in High Street starting at 1.45pm when Polly Evans will be providing entertainment in the form of a quiz. All are welcome to attend.