We joined the Craig y Nos Farmer's Market on Sunday the 11th August. It was a beautiful day to be at the country park. Sunny and hot with strong sun protection a must. There was a lovely array of traders as usual. I probably spent more than I should have on craft beer and goat milk soap (I just had to try some), it was difficult to resist when everyone was so very friendly and chatty.

The Ystradgynlais Volunteer Centre were there for two important reasons, to raise money for our foodbank and to encourage visitors to consider informal volunteering - a new initiative across Powys. I'm very pleased that we did quite well on both fronts. We even raffled off a prize for a meal for two at our Ti a Fi Café and a hearty congratulations to our winner who has already been informed.

Foodbanks are still very much a part of our daily life. Running a foodbank represents a considerable undertaking both in terms of staffing and actually having the goods to satisfy the needs of our community. If you'd like to donate you can online by clicking one of the donate buttons on our Foodbank page, or by popping in to our salesroom or café with however much you can spare. We also take non perishabe food such as tinned goods but please contact us before you bring anything in. Our phone number is 01639 845475 and you can message us here General enquiries

Annual Concert 2024

St Cynog’s Church

Ystradgynlais

27^th September 7pm

The choir will be supported by:

Darcey George, Soprano

Liam Edwards, Baritone

(guest accompanist Sian Davies)

&

The Choirs of Ysgol Gymraeg Dyffryn y Glowyr

and Ysgol Ystalyfera

Tickets £10

May be purchased from Choir Members, by phoning
07824 358707, or at the door on the night

There are at least 12 million deaf people and people with hearing loss in the UK.

Research has found two thirds of our communities have experienced negative attitudes or behaviours from the public in the past year. More than half get told, 'It doesn't matter...' if they miss something in conversation.

The way deaf people and people with hearing loss are valued and supported really does matter.

Minor hearing aid maintenance, battery supply, advice and hearing checks across Powys at the following drop-in centres. No appointment is necessary.

For more information contact RNID SMS: 07503 893488 / E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it./ Web site: www.rnid.org.uk

It probably doesn't even matter if you mow a lawn in a straight line or zig-zag your way back and forth.  Unless you're Wembley or Wimbledon perhaps. What is important is that we have a huge demand for people able to volunteer their time and gardening expertise to help others by mowing lawns, trimming hedges and turning over vegetable plots.

Help the Ystradgynlais community by volunteering an hour or two, now and then. It's easy to do and so very rewarding.

Complete our tiny form to register your interest and we'll be in touch. There's no pressure. What you do is entirely your decision.