Rotary club

THREE local Rotary Clubs organise the annual Rotary Across Wales Walk to raise funds for their own local, national and international charitable causes. The walk also encourages participants to raise money for their own chosen charities. As a result large amounts of money have been raised over the years by both Rotary and individual walkers. The walk, which has been going since the 1970s, was hosted for the first time by the local Rotary Clubs of Newtown, Llanidloes and Machynlleth in 2006. The Rotary Clubs adopted the walk to ensure its survival and this year celebrate their 10th anniversary as event organisers. Walkers can opt to walk the full distance of 42 miles from Glandyfi (south of Machynlleth) across to the Anchor, Shropshire. Shorter distances of 26, 16 or eight miles can be walked to suit all ages and capabilities.Many families enter the eight-mile stage at ‘Devils Elbow’, enjoying the love-ly flat section through to the finish line. There are 15 checkpoints along the route supporting walkers with water and a variety of fruit, sandwiches and cakes. Checkpoint “3” at Staylittle serves a full breakfast to all those walking the full distance and checkpoint “7” at Llandinam serves lunch. This enables walkers to travel light, only having to carry suitable clothing and water between the checkpoints. This year’s event will take place on Saturday 18 June, and the Rotary’s nominated charity is the Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospital for Wales Appeal. For full details and an application form got to www.newtown-rotary.org.uk

Coffee morning

THERE will be a coffee morning at St Idloes Church on Saturday, 30 April, 10.30am -11.45am.All welcome for a chat, a cup of coffee and a slice of cake, for only £2 help to support your local church.

Quiz night

QUIZ night at the Red Lion, Llanidloes, is on Thursday, 19 May, 8pm start, teams of up to four, £5 per team. All proceeds in aid of Ysgol Cedewain.

Election

MEET the candidates for the forthcoming Assembly elections at Community Centre on Friday 29 April, at 7pm.

Leg club

THE AGM takes place on 16 May, 4.30pm at the Penrallt Unit, Llanidloes Hospital. All are welcome.

Bingo

THERE will be Bingo at the Rugby Club, on Wednesday, 27 April. In aid of the Outreach Group it will be eyes down at 8pm, doors open 7.30pm; 50p entry includes biscuits and coffee.

Sportsmen’s Luncheon

LLANIDLOES Town’s Football Club will be holding their 2016 annual Sportsman’s Luncheon on Bank Holiday Monday, 1 May, 12.30pm start, at the community centre.Special guests are comedian Lester Crabtree and former World Cruiserweight Champion Glen McCrory. To book contact Peter Jones, 07792 257488.