Charity tattoo convention

THE Powys Charity Tattoo Convention takes place at the community centre on Saturday and Sunday (16 and 17 July). There is a donation entry to the event. Further information from X Angelus Studio 01686 413983.Biodiversity monitoring days AS the VINE Project at Llanidloes nears completion there are two remaining biodiversity days, Thursday, 14 July and Friday, 15 July, 10am-4pm to complete the research. Expert ecologist Scott Roe will be taking one sample of all the key areas and collecting more data to consolidate a strong baseline. We will also analyse the species lists and see if we can see any patterns in terms of what type of site the invertebrates are linking to.For more information about Tircoed and to book a place, visit tircoed.org.uk

Scarecrow Festival

THE Upper Severn Novelty Scarecrows in aid of Wales Air Ambulance will be on from Friday, 29 July to Tuesday, 2 August, displayed from below Glan y Nant to the Hafren Forest. Everyone has been encouraged to join in so there should be a record display of scarecrows for the sightseer to enjoy, stretching over several miles around many amusing themes.

Arwystli Society

THERE will be a visit to Llwynmadoc Farm in Abermule on Wednesday, 13 July at 2.30pm, tea and cake for £1 per person. Phone 07791 987396 to book.

Alzheimer’s Society

DONATIONS in aid of the Alzheimer’s Society can be made at the art sale in Chatwood (ex-HSBC building) from Friday, 15 July to Sunday 17 July, 9am to 6pm.Free refreshments.

Sailing

ALMOST 50 people took the chance to try out sailing and kayak-ing at Clywedog Sailing Club.Clywedog Sailing Club joined forces with the South Wales Kayak and Angling Club, Powys County Council Sport Disability and Free-dom Leisure to arrange the event aimed at giving disabled people the chance to try out sailing and kayaking.Specialist boats and kayaks were made available with qualified instructors helping people to experience sailing and kayaking.Martin Hurst, of Freedom Lei-sure, said: “We were delighted to be supporting Clywedog Sailing Club and the South Wales Kayak Angling Club with this event.“It was a fantastic opportunity for people to come down and try a new sport, plus with the weather on our side it was certainly enjoyed by all.”

Rotary Weekend

THE Rotary Club of Llanidloes was overwhelmed by the community’s generosity over the town’s carnival weekend. The annual Concert in the Park was a complete success with many local talents performing in aid of Llanidloes High School’s music department. The Rotarians would like to thank music teacher Sarah Board for her enthusiastic input ensuring the music and singing kept flowing, and Daniel Jerman for supplying the sound system. The Friday night concert was a great way to kick off carnival weekend. Saturday saw the town turn out in force to support the carnival, with everyone congregating at the football field after the procession. The Rotary Club raffled two hampers in aid of their ongoing project to supply the town with their own defibrillator. Francis Williams won the first hamper with Heulwen Jones collecting the second. The club would like to thank the community once again for their continued support and look forward to the installation of the vital defibrillator in the very near future.

Inner Wheel Club

MEMBERS of the Inner Wheel Club of Llanidloes have had an-other successful year, and existing officers are to continue in post for another year.They are: president Aileen Jones, secretary Gill Brittain, treasurer Diana Whittal-Williams, overseas organiser Lesley Rowe and health and safety officer Glain Davies.Members are also pleased to wel-come new member Bar Holmes.Glyn Williams, Llanidloes Dial-a-Ride, recently accepted a cheque for £300, the profits from the annual coffee morning.Other donations include £100 which president Aileen Jones pre-sented to Tiffany Evans on behalf of Tenovus the cancer charity and the club has sponsored a family Aquabox, providing safe water for those in desperate need.Members are now looking forward to their end of year meeting at Maesmawr Hall and, after a break, will start a new year when they meet at the Mount Inn on Monday, 5 September.