THE latest community news from Llanidloes.

Badger Sett

MEMBERS of Llanidloes Badger Sett, run by Angela Jones and Zoe Brandon, have picked up some awards.Receiving Welcome Paws were Katelyn Prior, Olivia O’Connor and Alice Wright. The other Badgers were awarded their Hungry subject badge from their previous term’s work. The Badgers also carry the Lady Dunsany Shield for St John Cymru, recently awarded at the National Youth Awards 2017 in Cardiff. Roxy-Marie Jones also received a Badger Life Saver Award for life-saving skills. Angela said: “They’re a lively, enthusiastic group of youngsters and leading them is very rewarding.” Zoe said: “Together, Angela and I have lead the Llanidloes Badgers for two years. We have some memorable times and we’re very proud of them. Volunteering for St John is made possible due to the great sup-port I receive from my family.”

Rotary Club

FOR over 30 years, Rotary has been committed to fighting to eradicate polio across the world.The amount of polio-endemic countries has dropped from 125 to just three, with over 2.5 billion children receiving vaccinations thanks to the help of Rotary. Llanidloes Rotary Club recently held their annual Purple Crocus collection and are thrilled to announce over £300 was raised. This amount will be tripled thanks to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and will be added to the global effort.The club has also recently carried out a survey following the placement of a defibrillator opposite the town’s Spar supermarket.The outcome highlighted that only one in 20 residents would be confident enough to use the equipment if the situation arose. As a result, the club is arranging a drop-in Defibrillator Demonstration Day on Saturday, 20 May, from 9.30am until 3.30pm in Chatwood, Longbridge Street.Local organisations proficient in giving such demonstrations are currently being contacted, and if anyone is willing to help, please contact the club on 01686 412395 or email [email protected]ets are still available for this year’s concert when the club will host Pendyrus Choir.The world famous choir will be performing in China Street Chapel on Saturday, 18 March. Tickets are only £10 and can be bought from any Rotarian or from Woosnam and Davies Newsagents.

Ponthafren Outreach Group

THERE will be a coffee morning on Saturday, 11 March, at Trinity Church Schoolroom from 10am to noon.This will feature a cake stall and a sale of work by the Ponthafren Llanidloes Outreach Group.

Friends of Llanidloes High School

THE Friends have organised a Pop-Up Indian Night on 25 March from 7.30pm to midnight at the Function Room to raise money for IT equip-ment for the school.To book tickets, contact Lorna or Carla or Woosnams.

Bake for BlissTHERE is a bake sale at the Old Mill Function Room on Saturday, 11 March, at 10am, hosted by Lucy ([email protected]).Bliss is for babies born prematurely or sick. Please come and enjoy tasty treats and donate to help Bliss give every baby the best chance of survival and quality of life.

Death Café

THE next event takes place at Trinity Church Hall on Thursday, 9 March, from 6.45pm to 9pm. Book your place through Hazel on 07939 116009 or [email protected].

Lent Lunches

LENT Lunches, organised by Cytun Churches Together, are ‘Six Middle Eastern Encounters’ reflections on hope and transformation, prayer and reflection for Lent, every Friday from 3 March St Idloes Church, at 12.30pm.

Donations to “embrace the Middle East”. Everyone welcome.

RAFA coffee morning

BREW for the Few coffee morning for Llanidloes RAFA takes place on Saturday, 25 March, at the Royal Head between 10am and noon.

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