More than 285 homes in the Maesyrhandir area received a hamper of food over the Easter period as part of a Newtown church's community outreach.

Hope Church has given out Easter eggs to children, held football training for 'lads and dads' at Maldwyn Leisure Centre, and afternoon tea for older residents at no cost to the community through its Hub of Hope Foundation.

Volunteers from the church also helped collect rubbish, cut hedges, and filled up several skips which was welcomed by the community. Executive Director of the Foundation, Avril Morgan, described the response as “amazing”.

County Times: Hope Church's Hub of Hope Foundation volunteers out and about in Maesyrhandir, Newtown during Easter 2022.

Hope Church's Hub of Hope Foundation volunteers out and about in Maesyrhandir, Newtown during Easter 2022.

Senior Pastor Denise Curgenven said: “It is wonderful to see local businesses working in harmony with the ‘Hub of Hope Foundation’ the goal of which is to “Revive Hearts, Restore Hope and Renew Lives.”

County Times: Hope Church's Hub of Hope Foundation volunteers out and about in Maesyrhandir, Newtown during Easter 2022.

Hope Church's Hub of Hope Foundation volunteers out and about in Maesyrhandir, Newtown during Easter 2022.

The church's congregation paid for the events along with support from Cellpath, 23 Social, Aldi, Morrisons, Tesco, Keep Wales Tidy, Newtown AFC, Newtown Carnival Committee, Powys County Council, Trust Hygiene, ALTechnical, Maesyrhandir School, Tom Shepherd, Cefn Lea, Mollies, Maldwyn Leisure Centre, Newtown Building Supplies, and RRT UK who provided free burgers several times during the project.

Hope Church has five projects planned for this year, the next being 'Happy Holidays” in August which will provide a free educational activity for children including a hot meal.