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Members of the WI with Dawn

Womens Institute

WI news: Members enjoy engaging programme of events

Georgina Taylor and Wendy Beaven

Georgina Taylor and Wendy Beaven

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Welshpool Rotary Club remembers Judith Harper at latest meeting

Members of the Rotary Club of Machynlleth joining villagers to celebrate the new solar panels and to tidy up the surroundings

Members of the Rotary Club of Machynlleth joining villagers to celebrate the new solar panels and to tidy up the surroundings

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Powys Community centre benefits from series of improvements

The six remaining Felindre WI members, pictured with the commemorative plaque which they have given to the village hall committee.

The six remaining Felindre WI members, pictured with the commemorative plaque which they have given to the village hall committee.

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Dwindling numbers force Powys WI to announce closure after 77 years

President Wendy Beven (L), Grandfather Michael Wynne-Griffith and (R) Olympian Ollie Wynne-Griffith (R)

President Wendy Beven (L), Grandfather Michael Wynne-Griffith and (R) Olympian Ollie Wynne-Griffith (R)

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Welshpool Rotary Club welcomes Olympian Ollie Wynne-Griffith

Game Change Project CIC has been shortlisted for Organisation of the Year

Game Change Project CIC has been shortlisted for Organisation of the Year

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Newtown's Game Change Project CIC shortlisted for national award

Merched y Bont welcomed Caroline Holley who gave a 'fantastic demonstration' of watercolour painting

Merched y Bont welcomed Caroline Holley who gave a 'fantastic demonstration' of watercolour painting

Local artist displays her talent at Llanwrtyd society meeting

Mr Oliver Lewis and Mrs Wendy Beaven

Mr Oliver Lewis and Mrs Wendy Beaven

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Welshpool Rotary Club welcomes local author and town councillor

It was led by conductor James Llewelyn Jones and accompanist Heather Howell

It was led by conductor James Llewelyn Jones and accompanist Heather Howell

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Guilsfield Singers' first Choral Workshop a 'resounding success'

Tirion Williams achieved Girlguiding's highest award

Tirion Williams achieved Girlguiding's highest award

Welsh teen earns Girlguiding's highest accolade

Christine (Chris) Clarke and Bev Nethercoat (bottom, 4th and 3rd left) pictured with the Bracken Trust Singers at their farewell buffet.

Christine (Chris) Clarke and Bev Nethercoat (bottom, 4th and 3rd left) pictured with the Bracken Trust Singers at their farewell buffet.

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End of an era as popular Powys singing group says goodbye to iconic duo

The refurbished building will be available for groups to use for regular or occasional sessions.

The refurbished building will be available for groups to use for regular or occasional sessions.

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Funding secured to turn disused centre into 'thriving' community building

Jessica Andrews from Llanfyllin YFC.

Jessica Andrews from Llanfyllin YFC.

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Years of hard work celebrated as Jessica is thanked by Llanfyllin YFC

Cllr Marcia Morgan, Mayor of Llandridod Wells and Sebastian Frei, Mayor of Bad Rappenau at the Llandrindod Wells Band Stand

Cllr Marcia Morgan, Mayor of Llandridod Wells and Sebastian Frei, Mayor of Bad Rappenau at the Llandrindod Wells Band Stand

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Powys town hosts visit from French and German twin towns

Lock repairs take place on the canal

Lock repairs take place on the canal

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Voluntary groups seeking extra hands for Montgomery Canal projects

There are real fears the centre will be forced to shut.

There are real fears the centre will be forced to shut.

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Emergency meeting is 'last ditch' attempt to save Powys village community centre

Builth Wells Ladies Choir.

Builth Wells Ladies Choir.

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Powys choir uses summer concert to raise over £800 for Brain Tumour Charity

Rhayader Youth Group has put put a plea for more volunteers.

Rhayader Youth Group has put put a plea for more volunteers.

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Powys youth club fears for its future without additional volunteers

Pictured with choir chairman Philip Gayther are pianist Eleri Davies and vocalist Elsie Jones.

Pictured with choir chairman Philip Gayther are pianist Eleri Davies and vocalist Elsie Jones.

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Talented local musicians join Powys choir for annual concert raising money

Pictured are Melanie Ensor, Jan Moulding, Mardy Williams, Lillian Evans, Margaret Thomas, Janet Price and Jaqui Powell-Williams.

Pictured are Melanie Ensor, Jan Moulding, Mardy Williams, Lillian Evans, Margaret Thomas, Janet Price and Jaqui Powell-Williams.

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Stunning success for ladies as club earns best result in 60-year history

The announcement was made at their annual 4X4 Event

The announcement was made at their annual 4X4 Event

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Agricultural association in Montgomeryshire unveils packed 2024 contest roster

The Cubs and Scouts could close

The Cubs and Scouts could close

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Powys Cubs and Scouts groups appeal for volunteers to prevent shutdown

Cambrian Archers is celebrating its first anniversary.

Cambrian Archers is celebrating its first anniversary.

Llanwrtyd Wells

Youngsters thriving as Powys archery club celebrates first anniversary

Knighton Town Silver Band (Training Band) members, pictured with show chairman Paul Davies.

Knighton Town Silver Band (Training Band) members, pictured with show chairman Paul Davies.

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Powys carnival organisers donate almost £2,000 to town youth groups

The new chairman, Steve Sims (left), congratulates Dr Sim Ovis on his new appointment as club president.

The new chairman, Steve Sims (left), congratulates Dr Sim Ovis on his new appointment as club president.

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All change as new chairman and president welcomed at local club

Rotary Young Photographer Competition winner Fiona Montana pictured with Builth Rotary Club president Ciaran O’Connell.

Rotary Young Photographer Competition winner Fiona Montana pictured with Builth Rotary Club president Ciaran O’Connell.

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Powys pupil wins art competition and could be headed for Senedd final

Joanne completed 44 laps in just over 12 hours. She covered a total distance of 44.94 kilometres (Just shy of 28 miles), equating to 64,994 steps.

Joanne completed 44 laps in just over 12 hours. She covered a total distance of 44.94 kilometres (Just shy of 28 miles), equating to 64,994 steps.

Powys woman walks around lake from dawn until dusk to raise funds for minibus

Pictured (standing, l-r) are Carolyn Grinnell, Martha Wooldridge (secretary), Bob Wood (chair), David Wright (treasurer), Susie Corke, Wendy Isle; (seated) Janice Horne (membership secretary), Gail Tighe and Margaret Wood (Borderlines editor).

Pictured (standing, l-r) are Carolyn Grinnell, Martha Wooldridge (secretary), Bob Wood (chair), David Wright (treasurer), Susie Corke, Wendy Isle; (seated) Janice Horne (membership secretary), Gail Tighe and Margaret Wood (Borderlines editor).

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Powys author who started writing after 60 gives talk to group

People may hear loud bangs coming from Gregynog Hall this weekend.

People may hear loud bangs coming from Gregynog Hall this weekend.

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Warning not to be alarmed by 'strange bangs' near Powys village this weekend

Palestine Action protestors broke into and destroyed equipment at Teledyne Labtech Ltd in Presteigne on the morning of December 9, 2022. Pics by Vladimir Morozov.

Palestine Action protestors broke into and destroyed equipment at Teledyne Labtech Ltd in Presteigne on the morning of December 9, 2022. Pics by Vladimir Morozov.

Dyfed-Powys Police

Powys factory protest passed without incident, police say

Volunteers, pictured with Annie England and K&DCC committee members.

Volunteers, pictured with Annie England and K&DCC committee members.

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Powys town hub receives award for providing valuable service to the community

Impelo artistic director Jemma Thomas delivering a class to youngsters.

Impelo artistic director Jemma Thomas delivering a class to youngsters.

Powys dance charity closing doors at end of March over lack of funding

Rhayader Carnival committee members present a cheque to staff at Rhayader Community Nursery.

Rhayader Carnival committee members present a cheque to staff at Rhayader Community Nursery.

Powys town carnival committee donates money to local groups

Kathryn is now an in-patient at Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospital in Cardiff, where she is undergoing intensive chemotherapy.

Kathryn is now an in-patient at Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospital in Cardiff, where she is undergoing intensive chemotherapy.

Powys club rallies round family of girl, aged 8, diagnosed with cancer

A little boy enjoys a ride on a steam locomotive near Newtown playpark. Picture by Anwen Parry/County Times

A little boy enjoys a ride on a steam locomotive near Newtown playpark. Picture by Anwen Parry/County Times

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Popular Newtown tourist attraction hits back at 'narrow minded' moaners

Llanidloes Town Council present a cheque for £2,000 to Llanidloes Youth Club secretary Cllr Kelly Hawkins.

Llanidloes Town Council present a cheque for £2,000 to Llanidloes Youth Club secretary Cllr Kelly Hawkins.

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New youth club receives £2,000 from council to help buy equipment

St John Ambulance Service trainers Dan Harper and Sindy Traylor, being presented with a cheque by Builth Wells Rotary Club president Ciaran O’Connell.

St John Ambulance Service trainers Dan Harper and Sindy Traylor, being presented with a cheque by Builth Wells Rotary Club president Ciaran O’Connell.

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Powys Rotarians learn lifesaving skills from ambulance volunteers

Llandrindod Wells mayor Marcia Morgan and vice chair of the town council, Wade Curzon, joined members of the Llandrindod Wells and Area Twinning Association for the lunch.

Llandrindod Wells mayor Marcia Morgan and vice chair of the town council, Wade Curzon, joined members of the Llandrindod Wells and Area Twinning Association for the lunch.

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Powys town mayor and deputy join twinning association for belated festive lunch

Winners the ‘Woolly Wednesdays’, pictured with Rev Janet Day.

Winners the ‘Woolly Wednesdays’, pictured with Rev Janet Day.

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Woolly Wednesdays' wonderful display wins at Powys Christmas tree festival

Geoffrey Lloyd presents the special award to Kenneth Lush.

Geoffrey Lloyd presents the special award to Kenneth Lush.

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Powys centurion Kenneth receives honorary life fellowship from local probus club

Builth Wells Rotary Club has donated £500 to the project.

Builth Wells Rotary Club has donated £500 to the project.

Powys school's dream of outdoor classroom a step closer after donation

Jen Craven (r) of Llandrindod Wells Community Fridge pictured with High Sheriff of Powys, Reg Cawthorne.

Jen Craven (r) of Llandrindod Wells Community Fridge pictured with High Sheriff of Powys, Reg Cawthorne.

How you can help Powys community fridge with fundraising in 2024

Builth Wells Rotary Club's members raised nearly £2,500 during 'Movember'.

Builth Wells Rotary Club's members raised nearly £2,500 during 'Movember'.

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Rotary club members raise smiles and £2,500 by taking part in ‘Movember’

A £25K grant will allow the Penybont and District Community Centre project to be completed.

A £25K grant will allow the Penybont and District Community Centre project to be completed.

Work on Powys village community centre can now be completed with £25,000 grant

King Charles III has congratulated a Powys community group on the work it does.

King Charles III has congratulated a Powys community group on the work it does.

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Powys community group receives royal approval from King Charles

Pictured (l-r) are Tony Thorpe, Anthony Smith and Lynne Brookes (centre manager).

Pictured (l-r) are Tony Thorpe, Anthony Smith and Lynne Brookes (centre manager).

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Man instrumental in setting up Powys arts centre retires after 14 years

Roy Morgan, from Llandrindod, presented the first cheque to Tessa Bradley and Anna Potgieter from Llandrindod Wells Foodbank. The choir’s serving president, Michael Bennett, presented the next cheque to Natalie Vane and Linda Knox from The Arches.

Roy Morgan, from Llandrindod, presented the first cheque to Tessa Bradley and Anna Potgieter from Llandrindod Wells Foodbank. The choir’s serving president, Michael Bennett, presented the next cheque to Natalie Vane and Linda Knox from The Arches.

Powys choir spread festive cheer as they donate funds to food banks

Radnor Scouts with members of Hay Camera Club.

Radnor Scouts with members of Hay Camera Club.

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Scouts produce stunning work thanks to help of Powys camera club

Cheques were presented to nine performing arts-related groups in the Llanidloes area.

Cheques were presented to nine performing arts-related groups in the Llanidloes area.

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Final curtain falls on Powys drama group with donation to performers

The grants have allowed Rhayader First Responders to complete 4x4 off road driving training.

The grants have allowed Rhayader First Responders to complete 4x4 off road driving training.

Grants help Powys lifesaving volunteers to improve services they provide

The Powys Mums Matter group won a bronze award in the Wales Volunteer of the Year category earlier this month.

The Powys Mums Matter group won a bronze award in the Wales Volunteer of the Year category earlier this month.

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Support group for Powys mums recognised with mental health award

Pictured (l-r) are past Builth Rotary president Baden Powell, Guide Dogs Cymru representative Ruth Evans, Rotary president Ciaran O’Connell, Heather Gethin, Rotarians Richard Davies and Nigel Gethin and, of course, newest member Farley.

Pictured (l-r) are past Builth Rotary president Baden Powell, Guide Dogs Cymru representative Ruth Evans, Rotary president Ciaran O’Connell, Heather Gethin, Rotarians Richard Davies and Nigel Gethin and, of course, newest member Farley.

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Round of a-paws for Powys Rotary club's newest member - who is a golden retriever!

Bev Nethercoat and Christine Clarke, of the Bracken Trust Singers.

Bev Nethercoat and Christine Clarke, of the Bracken Trust Singers.

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Singing group's members hailed by High Sheriff of Powys

President John Cradduck is celebrating 40 years as a member of the Llanidloes Rotary Club

President John Cradduck is celebrating 40 years as a member of the Llanidloes Rotary Club

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'Role model' president celebrates 40 years serving Powys community with Rotary