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WI Choir members in fine voice ahead of Centenary Variety Show at Newtown
A SPECIAL choir has been formed among Women’s Institute members for a one-off appearance as part of the Powys Montgomery WI Centenary Variety Show at Newtown next Friday night, October 18. The Hafren provides the stage for the show you have been
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‘Escape room’ puzzle for town
NEWTOWN is to get its very own ‘escape room’ experience. Beyond Breakout is the creation of locals Lorna Morris and Jo Woodall embarking on a new challenge. Lorna worked in marketing and events for nearly 20 years and has always been keen on a
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Powys council staff morale rising and Social Services improving
“STAFF morale is improving” and social services is well on its improvement journey according to senior staff. But there are significant financial problems still to address At Powys County Counil’s (PCC) Full Council meeting on Thursday, October
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Baby Loss Awareness Week: More care is needed
TO HIGHLIGHT Baby Loss Awareness Week, a family from Newtown has shared their experience. Anne Owen’s daughter Charlotte, 31, had no previous medical issues, but had four miscarriages over two years. Added to their grief, Anne said Charlotte
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Celebrity hairdresser Lee Stafford at Newtown College
CELEBRITY hairdresser Lee Stafford was live at Newtown College on Thursday to launch the new Lee Stafford Academy to employers in the local area. Enthusiastic students were treated to a masterclass by Lee when County Times chief photographer Phil
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Montgomeryshire MP slams criticism of Jim Davidson booking
MONTGOMERYSHIRE'S MP has hit back at criticism of controversial TV comedian Jim Davidson's invite to a local Conservative members function. The Liberal Democrats prospective Parliamentary candidate Kishan Devani says he is appalled that the Conservatives
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Councillors' 'questions at anytime' approved
A THREE month trial period which will allow councillors to ask questions “at any time” to cabinet members and senior staff has been approved. The recommendations from the democratic services committee were approved by full council at their meeting
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Help form a new vision for Education in Powys at conference
A CONFERENCE will be held later this month where everyone involved in education will be invited to help come up with a new vision for Powys schools. This is part of the work to improve Powys County Council’s (PCC) education service following a scathing
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Grants for community gardening projects
IN ADDITION to its annual donations to nursing and health charities, the National Garden Scheme grants awards to help community gardening projects. In 2011 the National Garden Scheme set up an award scheme in memory of Elspeth Thompson, the much-loved
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Applications now open for Powys' secondary schools
Applications are now open for children starting secondary school in September 2020, Powys County Council has said. Parents or carers of children who are now in Year Six have until Friday, November 15, to complete their application. The application
