Solar Panel System
Knighton Community Centre now has a solar system up and running, installed by Gwent Energy CIC who worked in appalling weather to make sure work was completed in time to be eligible for the feed-in tariff. Consisting of an array of 72 panels, generating approximately 19,688 kWh every year, the system is going to make significant savings for the centre. Moreover, it is a step in the direction of making Knighton carbon neutral and therefore good news all round.
Funding came from a variety of sources, including the Naturesave Trust, www.naturesavetrust.co.uk/naturesave-trust. The Naturesave Trust is funded by the activities of Naturesave Insurance, the UK’s leading ethical insurance provider for individuals, businesses, charities and community groups.
Michael Harding, from the Community Centre management committee, said: ‘It is wonderful to know that the Community Centre is reducing its dependency on fossil fuels and therefore helping to lower the carbon footprint of our town. The money saved helps the Community Centre to continue to be a hub for local residents, providing services and leisure activities.’
Funding came from a variety of sources, including the Naturesave Trust, www.naturesavetrust.co.uk/naturesave-trust. The Naturesave Trust is funded by the activities of Naturesave Insurance, the UK’s leading ethical insurance provider for individuals, businesses, charities and community groups.
Michael Harding, from the Community Centre management committee, said: ‘It is wonderful to know that the Community Centre is reducing its dependency on fossil fuels and therefore helping to lower the carbon footprint of our town. The money saved helps the Community Centre to continue to be a hub for local residents, providing services and leisure activities.’
Our New Caretaker
We are very pleased to announce the appointment of our new caretaker, Chris Martin. Chris writes:
'Hi I’m Chris Martin and I’ve recently become Knighton Community Hub’s new caretaker. I made Knighton my home at the end of 1997 and have felt very privileged to be able to live and bring up my family in such a beautiful area. I look forward to making sure Knighton Community Hub remains at the centre of our town and serves the residents well.'
Chris is a member of the Llanfair Singers and also is a volunteer at the Lunch Club and the Thursday Drop In.
'Hi I’m Chris Martin and I’ve recently become Knighton Community Hub’s new caretaker. I made Knighton my home at the end of 1997 and have felt very privileged to be able to live and bring up my family in such a beautiful area. I look forward to making sure Knighton Community Hub remains at the centre of our town and serves the residents well.'
Chris is a member of the Llanfair Singers and also is a volunteer at the Lunch Club and the Thursday Drop In.
New pricing for 2019
The new pricing structure for 2019 has been applied and here is a breakdown of costs. The Community Centre is a charity in itself and at the heart of it, a volunteer led committee who keep the centre running.
We have tried to be fair to all who use the centre and our aim is to hopefully help the charities as well. If you have any queries regarding pricing or bookings please pop into the centre to see either Ceri or Louise.
We look forward to seeing you.
We have tried to be fair to all who use the centre and our aim is to hopefully help the charities as well. If you have any queries regarding pricing or bookings please pop into the centre to see either Ceri or Louise.
We look forward to seeing you.
Caretaker Job available
If you would like to apply to join the amazing team at the Community Centre please see below.
Job description and application forms are available from the Community Centre Office or download here :Job description Application Form
Telephone: 01547 428088
Mobile: 07751221487
Email: Knightoncomm@gmail.com
Job description and application forms are available from the Community Centre Office or download here :Job description Application Form
Telephone: 01547 428088
Mobile: 07751221487
Email: Knightoncomm@gmail.com
News from The Comm
Every day we have some great activities, from Yoga to welsh, for all age groups.
Welcome to the Comm's bar!
Community Centre has a number of regular weekly and monthly activities catering for a wide variety of interests.
Monday mornings from 9.30 to 11.00 it's time for Yoga classes - contact Kat on 07968-819123 for more.
On Monday evenings there's a chance to learn Entry level Welsh language. For details about enrolment see Tuesday listing below.
Tuesday mornings there's Line Dancing in the Reynolds Room from 10.30 to noon, coordinated by Karen Hadley. Just turn up to take part. While that's on next door, the "small hall" (ie bar) is the venue for the weekly café from 10.00am to 12.15pm. Tea, coffee and various Radnor Hills soft drinks are on sale, together with some of the excellent cakes produced by Lou's Baked Treats, a Community Market favourite. There are often pop-up demonstrations and presentations to entertain café goers, while representatives from various agencies, charities, the police... and so on, are often on hand to chat to. Library users can settle down with a new book and a cuppa or meet for a chat with friends.
Tuesday mornings also offer confidential housing related support from Powys Supporting People. Just turn up and our staff will be happy to direct you for this service.
Tuesday evenings are time for Slimming World in the Reynolds Room. Contact Sam Pembridge on Puttick640@hotmail.com for more info.
Meanwhile on Tuesday evenings in the Main Hall from 7.30pm there're jiving classes courtesy Mid Wales Jive. It's just £5 per session and, yes, beginners are very welcome.
From September Tuesday will once more be the day for Welsh lessons run by Aberystwyth University, with morning and afternoon sessions. Phone 0800 876 6975 or 01970 622236 or email welshforadults@aber.ac.uk
Wednesdays in term time have Play Radnor stay-and-play sessions from 10am to noon.
Wednesday evening is time for the Army Cadets to take over in the Reynolds Room and the backstage meeting room.
Thursday morning the district nurses hold their weekly "Leg Club", offering no-appointments treatment for all leg problems.
On Thursday afternoons during term time we have after-school activities for Secondary age students in the Main Hall and then dance for 5 to 16 year olds between 4.30 and 5.15, followed by a musical theatre class for 7 to 16 year olds from 5.30 to 6.15. Call Emily on 07447-716646 or email her on egeorge95@icloud.com for more on these 2 classes.
On Thursday evening - and again on Saturday morning - it's time for karate in the hall with the Samurai Red Dragon group. For more info go to http://www.samuraikarate.org.uk/club_knighton.asp
On Fridays twice a month, the 2nd and 4th Fridays, the library hosts a Craft Club from 2.15pm. All welcome, young and old.
Friday night twice a month, also the 2nd and 4th Fridays, we have Flicks-in-the-Sticks screenings. Follow this link to the Arts Alive website to read about this season's films.
Twice a month, on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, we have the Knighton Community Market between 9.30am and 12.30pm, with over 30 stalls of locally produced food and crafts.
Once a month the main hall is taken over for a Sunday by the monthly auction. The next auction is scheduled for July 29th.
Also once a month, on the 2nd Tuesday, there's a Hearing Aid Clinic between 10.30 and 12.30 in the Reynolds Room.
Of course, for 5 days a week Knighton Library is also a lively area of the Community Centre, with a range of activities for children and adults. For more info go to https://customer.powys.gov.uk/article/1464/Knighton-Library.
Library opening hours are as follows:
Monday - Closed
Tuesday - 10am - 12.30pm
2pm - 5pm
Wednesday - 10am - 12.30pm
Thursday - 10am - 12.30pm
3pm - 6pm
Friday - 2pm - 5pm
Saturday - 10am - 12.30pm
Live music featuring Little Rumba on Nov 30th
Live in the Comm main hall on Friday Nov 30th with cabaret seating is highly rated local heroes Little Rumba. Tickets are on sale now for £10, which also gives you a selection of French themed canapes. You can obtain tickets from Salty Dog in Presteigne or from The Comm's office, the Tower House Gallery and tea shop and AJ Pugh Butchers, Knighton. Alternatively you can purchase tickets online (link on the news page of this website or on the Knighton Community Centre Facebook page).
If you're unfamiliar with the Little Rumba sound, the following, taken from Little Rumba's fine website (littlerumba.com) should help paint the picture.
"Deep in the Welsh Marches amidst the most beautiful scenery you will find one of the most extraordinary bands in Britain. They have been hiding away, playing the pubs and parties of the Welsh Borders for the last twenty years, honing their remarkable rich romantic tunes. Only recently have they emerged to share them with the world. Little Rumba’s musicians come from very different musical backgrounds which is why the band presents such a unique blend of styles.John Hymas (violin, viola and accordion) trained as a professional viola player in the classical world. He is also a highly regarded composer and founder member of the contemporary folk band Hoover the Dog.
Singer and guitarist Pete Mustill was part of the original R&B boom in the 60’s but subsequently had a ‘Road to Damascus’ moment in the late 80’s on first hearing the music of Astor Piazzolla. This led to the formation of The Tango Band, a top three album in the Czech charts and his first collaboration with Hugh Colvin.
Hugh Colvin is the band’s saxophonist. He is another polymath, combining large scale theatre productions with playing his beloved saxophones. His music is exciting and original and often sounds like the bastard child of Sidney Bechet and King Curtis!
Little Rumba’s inspirational bass player Jacqui Savage has provided the beat for a whole series of border bands – most recently backing up bluesman Dirty Ray and as part of the rhythm section of zydeco masters Joe le Taxi.
They are joined on their latest album “Cafe Perdido” by the fabulous Welsh singer and songwriter Jess Hall and it’s her you see performing with the band on ‘Poisson Rouge’ the video featured on this page.
The band writes all their own music and over the years this has developed an instantly recognizable house style which owes debts to East Europe and South America as well as jazz and blues."
If you're unfamiliar with the Little Rumba sound, the following, taken from Little Rumba's fine website (littlerumba.com) should help paint the picture.
"Deep in the Welsh Marches amidst the most beautiful scenery you will find one of the most extraordinary bands in Britain. They have been hiding away, playing the pubs and parties of the Welsh Borders for the last twenty years, honing their remarkable rich romantic tunes. Only recently have they emerged to share them with the world. Little Rumba’s musicians come from very different musical backgrounds which is why the band presents such a unique blend of styles.John Hymas (violin, viola and accordion) trained as a professional viola player in the classical world. He is also a highly regarded composer and founder member of the contemporary folk band Hoover the Dog.
Singer and guitarist Pete Mustill was part of the original R&B boom in the 60’s but subsequently had a ‘Road to Damascus’ moment in the late 80’s on first hearing the music of Astor Piazzolla. This led to the formation of The Tango Band, a top three album in the Czech charts and his first collaboration with Hugh Colvin.
Hugh Colvin is the band’s saxophonist. He is another polymath, combining large scale theatre productions with playing his beloved saxophones. His music is exciting and original and often sounds like the bastard child of Sidney Bechet and King Curtis!
Little Rumba’s inspirational bass player Jacqui Savage has provided the beat for a whole series of border bands – most recently backing up bluesman Dirty Ray and as part of the rhythm section of zydeco masters Joe le Taxi.
They are joined on their latest album “Cafe Perdido” by the fabulous Welsh singer and songwriter Jess Hall and it’s her you see performing with the band on ‘Poisson Rouge’ the video featured on this page.
The band writes all their own music and over the years this has developed an instantly recognizable house style which owes debts to East Europe and South America as well as jazz and blues."
Moishe's Bagel live on stage in 2017
The Centre seen from Bryn-y-Castell castle mound, with town in background
