Rotary

ROTARY Club of Llanidloes recently welcomed a new member to their ever growing club.

Alan King was officially welcomed into the fold by Rotary president Peter McCready (pictured right).Induction into the Rotary normally comes after an individual has volunteered their time to help others, and Alan is no exception, having helped the Rotary on many occasions.

Although the club now boasts 26 members, there is still plenty of room around their table for anyone interested in joining.The Rotary’s moto is ‘Service Above Self’ and although their charitable work is impor-tant, the main reason for the club is fellowship, with members meeting once a week to share a meal and a drink.Anyone interested in the club can find out more by visiting www.llanidloes.rotary1180.org or following them on Facebook.

Tenovus choirs

THE LLANIDLOES and Aberystwyth Tenovus Choirs were asked to sing at Llanidloes Hospital on Sunday, 8 May.Approximately 40 choir members missed their Sunday lunch to entertain the staff and patients in the Day Room. If you would like to join the choir, contact Tiffany Evans on 07776 762036 or tiffanyevans @tenovus.org.uk

Bible experience

FROM 23 to 26 May, junior pupils from four local schools will be following a trail around the church and chapels in Llanidloes to discover what life was like in Bible times and how we received the Bible in its current form. Through drama and activities, they will dis-cover how its message is still important and shared around the world through modern means of communication.Their guide will be Mary Jones, the young girl who, in 1800, walked 16 miles from Llanfihangel-y-Pennant to Bala to get a Bible. There will be an opportunity for others to enjoy the trail when the Bible Experience opens to the public on Thursday, 26 May, on the Gro at 6.30pm.

Arwystli Society

THE AGM took place on Wednesday, 20 April, at St Idloes Church Hall, followed by a lecture by Dr David Stephenson – A History of Arwystli: Problems and Prospects.Officers were thanked for all their help and contributions throughout the year. Secretary Christina Edwardes and all officers agreed to continue in their posts.Acting chair Eric Jarvis thanked Christina for locating so many interesting speakers including Douglas Hurd who spoke of his involvement in Llani Steel Foundry which once gave the town wealth and employment.Dr Stephenson’s lecture focused on the hope that members would continue to research the fascinating history of Arwystli, an area of great importance in Medieval times. At St Idloes Church Hall on Wednesday, 25 May, there will be a talk by Peter Ferguson JP and Stephen Pembroke JP called The Life of a Magistrate.The talk starts at 7.30pm with a £1 entry fee.

Mindfulness

THERE will be a Day of Mindfulness at Chatwood, 6 Longbridge Street, on Saturday, 21 May, from 10am to 4pm in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh. Entry is free but contributions are welcome. For further details, contact Dave Corbet on 01938 561771.

Music and arts club

THE CLUB presents The South Wales Clari-net Choir and the Sarah Smith Trio at The Function Room, The Old Mill, on Saturday, 14 May, at 7pm. Members free, adults £6, students £2.

Grief Walker

GRIEF Walker is a film being shown at St Idloes Church Hall on Thursday, 12 May, at 7pm. There will be a discussion afterwards. The film is a documentary filmed over 12 years concerned with dying people, their families and palliative care. The event is free but contributions are welcome.

British Legion bingo

BINGO in aid of the British Legion women’s section will take place on Wednesday, 11 May, at the rugby club.Doors open at 7.30pm, eyes down 8pm. Entry is 50p for adults and includes tea or coffee and a biscuit.

Christian aid

THE CHRISTIAN Aid Week Bring and Share Lunch is on Friday, 13 May, at 12.30pm at St Idloes Church Hall, followed by a short talk on this year’s projects by a Christian Aid staff member, then commissioning of collectors.

Cake stall

THERE will be a cake stall on Saturday, 14 May, at the Co-op from 9am to 1pm in aid of Cancer Research UK Race for Life.

Poetry and storytelling

IF YOU are interested in the possibility of contributing to some poetry and storytell-ing events there will be a chance to meet and discuss this.It is hoped to put on an event in the autumn as well as a festival. Meet on Friday, 13 May, in Earthlight, China Street, from 7.30pm. For further details, contact Paul on 01686 412920.

Leg Club

THE AGM takes place on 23 May at 4.30pm at the Penrallt Unit, Llanidloes Hospital.

Noah’s ark

THE NOAH’S Ark Appeal, collecting money for the Children’s Hospital in Wales, is set for the yearly sponsored walk from Llanidloes to Llandinam on Saturday, 21 May. Sponsorship forms are available from Woosnam & Davies Newsagents or from Les Jones (01686 413152). Register at 8.30am on the day at the Gro Car Park and pick up a free bottle of water.