New Team Members
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Caretaker...We have appointed our new caretaker and will let you know very soon.....
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Job Opportunity - Volunteer Coordinator – Knighton and District Community Centre
Following promotion of the existing postholder to a post in PAVO, we are looking for a Volunteer Coordinator to be based at the Community Centre. The post holder will be responsible for recruiting and supporting volunteers for the many organisations in Knighton, promoting new volunteering opportunities and completing regular reports to PAVO about volunteering activity in the area.
We are looking for a person with commitment to developing volunteers with good interpersonal skills, who can work with other people in the Community Centre and the Library and in the community. Excellent IT skills are required including familiarity with Office, Facebook and Zoom.
In return we offer the chance to work with a close and supportive team, to develop new projects and interests and to be part of the wider network of organisations supported by PAVO. There are excellent opportunities to take up training opportunities and develop skills in areas such as video conferencing. We have a particular commitment to improving local services for families and young people and to promoting equalities.
We are offering 8 hours a week but there is the possibility to work more hours depending on funding. We can supply a job description, application form and FAQs for candidates by emailing ruthforrester@btopenworld.com
We plan for interviews to be held on 20th August 2021.
Closing date 17th August 2021
We are looking for a person with commitment to developing volunteers with good interpersonal skills, who can work with other people in the Community Centre and the Library and in the community. Excellent IT skills are required including familiarity with Office, Facebook and Zoom.
In return we offer the chance to work with a close and supportive team, to develop new projects and interests and to be part of the wider network of organisations supported by PAVO. There are excellent opportunities to take up training opportunities and develop skills in areas such as video conferencing. We have a particular commitment to improving local services for families and young people and to promoting equalities.
We are offering 8 hours a week but there is the possibility to work more hours depending on funding. We can supply a job description, application form and FAQs for candidates by emailing ruthforrester@btopenworld.com
We plan for interviews to be held on 20th August 2021.
Closing date 17th August 2021
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Carbon Chronicles
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All are welcome to attend the FREE performance of a brilliant opera about climate change and the history of carbon written by local musician and activist Camilla Cancantata (Saunders).
This is a community production that will be performed by professional musicians, and local singers and actors, at Pinner’s Hole in Knighton on SUNDAY 15 August, 2021, at 2.30pm. Running time is an hour. The performance is being filmed and edited by Robert Clough, and extracts with commentary from Camilla will be screened at the online Festival on Saturday 2 October as part of an all-day programme on climate change, the environment and landscape. The opera is an entertaining journey through the history of our environment crisis, and is both thought-provoking and funny. No charge, no advance booking required, and suitable for all ages. We look forward to seeing you there. |
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Summer Newsletter.
Free Summer fun for children
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To view the calendar and read about the sessions please visit https://www.facebook.com/KnightonCommunityCentre
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Job Opportunity - Caretaker
We have a great opportunity for a caretaker to join our team! Duties include opening and closing for events, helping set up for some events, maintaining the grounds and helping with minor repairs.
If you, or someone you know, would like to know more please click on the Job description and application form below.
Closing date: 16/7/2021 Shortlist 19/7/2021 Interview Date: 23/7/2021
If you, or someone you know, would like to know more please click on the Job description and application form below.
Closing date: 16/7/2021 Shortlist 19/7/2021 Interview Date: 23/7/2021
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Thursday Drop-in & Job Opportunity - subject to grant funding
Due to both the lifting of restrictions and results from a recent survey monkey poll, we are opening a Drop-In ‘Eatery’ service at the Community Centre, alongside which we still continue with the home delivery soup from the hub project but within a limited customer amount.
The Drop-In ‘Eatery’ service will provide a very basic ‘fare’ pretty much comprising of home made soup, bread roll / bread, sandwiches will be available made to order, cake/bun and a drink.
if you, a family member, acquaintance or friend would like to make an application then please send the completed application back to knightonhubcoordinator@gmail.com by the 15/6/21.
The Drop-In ‘Eatery’ service will provide a very basic ‘fare’ pretty much comprising of home made soup, bread roll / bread, sandwiches will be available made to order, cake/bun and a drink.
if you, a family member, acquaintance or friend would like to make an application then please send the completed application back to knightonhubcoordinator@gmail.com by the 15/6/21.
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Safe Passage Film and Discussion with Knighton & District Refugee Group Monday 21st June
Hear about the work of ‘Safe Passage’ the charity that focuses on supporting refugee children and young people.
A free interactive event supported by Knighton and District Refugee Support Group and Knighton Community Centre.
The screening of the film will be followed by discussions.
To get your free ticket click here Safe Passage Film and Discussion Knighton and District Refugee Group Tickets, Mon 21 Jun 2021 at 19:00 | Eventbrite
A free interactive event supported by Knighton and District Refugee Support Group and Knighton Community Centre.
The screening of the film will be followed by discussions.
To get your free ticket click here Safe Passage Film and Discussion Knighton and District Refugee Group Tickets, Mon 21 Jun 2021 at 19:00 | Eventbrite
Car boot on the 6th
We have 22 tables booked in for the car boot on the 6th! Plus stay and play will have a table set up for the younger ones
Thank you for supporting our first one!
Refreshments will be available too and lets hope the sun is shining.
Thank you for supporting our first one!
Refreshments will be available too and lets hope the sun is shining.
New Posting at the centre
The Management Committee and existing staff at KDCC are delighted to have confirmed Catherine Cadwallader to an important new appointment as Information and signposting assistant at the centre. The post is part-time and Catherine will be working with a number of volunteers to organize provision in the centre for a wide range of demands from the local community.
Catherine has lived and worked in Knighton for many years, and will be particularly known for her previous work at the Offa’s Dyke Centre and as a relief Library Assistant in the library at K&DCC.
The new service is called Advice from the Hub and will be providing a professional and confidential advisory service to the community, offering guidance, form filling and sign posting and council assistance within the hub at the community centre, by telephone, email, drop in and appointments, supported by volunteers.
Drop in times at the Knighton community centre hub
Tuesday 10-1
Wednesday 10-1
Thursday 12-2 & 4-6
Advice from the hub telephone 07496 124303 Email Knightonadvice@gmail.com
Catherine has lived and worked in Knighton for many years, and will be particularly known for her previous work at the Offa’s Dyke Centre and as a relief Library Assistant in the library at K&DCC.
The new service is called Advice from the Hub and will be providing a professional and confidential advisory service to the community, offering guidance, form filling and sign posting and council assistance within the hub at the community centre, by telephone, email, drop in and appointments, supported by volunteers.
Drop in times at the Knighton community centre hub
Tuesday 10-1
Wednesday 10-1
Thursday 12-2 & 4-6
Advice from the hub telephone 07496 124303 Email Knightonadvice@gmail.com
Information & Signposting Assistant Job - NOW CLOSED
Fixed term contract – December 2021 18 hours per week to include Tuesday, Thursday and Friday @ £10.00 per hour
An innovative and ground-breaking community led project is seeking an assistant to support the development of an Information and signposting facility to meet a wide range of need within the local community. The project is funded by Arwain/Leader (European Funding) & is a partnership initiative between Powys County Council Libraries (PCC) and Knighton & District Community Centre (K&DCC).
The successful candidate will build on the existing partnership working we have in place with PAVO and Knighton and District’s Community Connector allowing community resources to be further enhanced.
Main Duties:
To apply for this newly created post, you would ideally have:
The closing date for this position is the 29th March 2021 12pm & interviews will be conducted by Zoom on the 9th April 2021 (afternoon)
Please return your completed application form (see below) to: Annie England at: knightonhubcoordinator@gmail.com
Application Form
An innovative and ground-breaking community led project is seeking an assistant to support the development of an Information and signposting facility to meet a wide range of need within the local community. The project is funded by Arwain/Leader (European Funding) & is a partnership initiative between Powys County Council Libraries (PCC) and Knighton & District Community Centre (K&DCC).
The successful candidate will build on the existing partnership working we have in place with PAVO and Knighton and District’s Community Connector allowing community resources to be further enhanced.
Main Duties:
- The gathering and collation of information about support available within the community, together with organisation of existing lists of local providers of services.
- The development of a local Register of Providers and linkage to national data-bases.
- The development of information hubs using a variety of communications media and face-to-face opportunities, for enhancing access to information, guidance, signposting and support.
- Contributing to the development of a comprehensive signposting and advisory framework for local residents.
- Ensuring there is a legacy framework for the continuation of the project.
To apply for this newly created post, you would ideally have:
- Experience & knowledge of working with community groups and local services.
- Experience and knowledge of successfully recruiting, training and supervising volunteers.
- Experience and knowledge of working with various IT packages, social media forums, video conferencing platforms and a willingness to learn to use new software packages and platforms.
- Willingness to work effectively as part of a team, ability to work alone and attend supervision and training as needed.
The closing date for this position is the 29th March 2021 12pm & interviews will be conducted by Zoom on the 9th April 2021 (afternoon)
Please return your completed application form (see below) to: Annie England at: knightonhubcoordinator@gmail.com
Application Form
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Job Description
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Knighton is my home / Tref-y-Clawdd yw fy nghartref
The Community Cohesion Steering Group will be showing a film, on Zoom of video, audio and written clips of local people in Knighton and area talking about why they live here, what they like about the area, what could be made better and their friendship networks. This will be followed by a discussion chaired by the Reverend Kevin Dare. The film has been edited by Rob Clough, a local film maker and post graduate student with music composed for the film by Camilla Saunders. We have also been able to include some children and young people. The film hopes to show the diversity of people living in the area and their common aspirations.
The film will be shown on Wednesday 15th April at 7.30 via Zoom. To book your place, please contact Ceri Brown Knighton Community Centre on 07751 221487 , email knightoncomm@gmail.com or message the Community Centre on Facebook. The film will also be shown simultaneously on Facebook and Youtube and will be available afterwards. We hope to develop a website to show some of the individual videos in full and to organise further events to bring people together.
We are most grateful to local organisations for their support especially the Tower House Gallery, Knighton Museum, KINDA, Knighton and District Rotary Club, the Knighton Access Group, Knighton Library Friends, St Edwards Church, Knighton Baptist Church, the Little Black Sheep, the Knighton Spar, County Councillor Angelique Williams, Powys County Council library service and the Bevan Foundation. We also thank our funders the Welsh Government and Carmarthenshire County Council (who administer the programme on behalf of Powys) and Stuart Roper artist of Knucklas who contributed the beautiful poster. ‘
The film will be shown on Wednesday 15th April at 7.30 via Zoom. To book your place, please contact Ceri Brown Knighton Community Centre on 07751 221487 , email knightoncomm@gmail.com or message the Community Centre on Facebook. The film will also be shown simultaneously on Facebook and Youtube and will be available afterwards. We hope to develop a website to show some of the individual videos in full and to organise further events to bring people together.
We are most grateful to local organisations for their support especially the Tower House Gallery, Knighton Museum, KINDA, Knighton and District Rotary Club, the Knighton Access Group, Knighton Library Friends, St Edwards Church, Knighton Baptist Church, the Little Black Sheep, the Knighton Spar, County Councillor Angelique Williams, Powys County Council library service and the Bevan Foundation. We also thank our funders the Welsh Government and Carmarthenshire County Council (who administer the programme on behalf of Powys) and Stuart Roper artist of Knucklas who contributed the beautiful poster. ‘
Library News
Our eMagazine service is moving to a new provider. Same great magazine titles, different app / website.
Look out for more info in the next few weeks about how to make the changeover!
Mae ein gwasanaeth eCylchgrawn yn symud i ddarparwr newydd. Yr un teitlau cylchgrawn gwych, ap / gwefan wahanol.
Cadwch olwg am fwy o wybodaeth yn ystod yr wythnosau nesaf am sut i wneud y newid!
Look out for more info in the next few weeks about how to make the changeover!
Mae ein gwasanaeth eCylchgrawn yn symud i ddarparwr newydd. Yr un teitlau cylchgrawn gwych, ap / gwefan wahanol.
Cadwch olwg am fwy o wybodaeth yn ystod yr wythnosau nesaf am sut i wneud y newid!
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NSPCC Certified Training Introduction to Safeguarding and Child protection in Wales
NSPCC Certified Training Introduction to Safeguarding and Child protection in Wales
9th & 10th March 09.30 -12.30pm both (ZOOM) sessions must be attended
K&DCC have 8 FREE places available for the above training, if you would like to find out more details and or reserve a place please contact: Annie England on knightonhubcoordinator@gmail.com or call 07592 353243
9th & 10th March 09.30 -12.30pm both (ZOOM) sessions must be attended
K&DCC have 8 FREE places available for the above training, if you would like to find out more details and or reserve a place please contact: Annie England on knightonhubcoordinator@gmail.com or call 07592 353243
Crafty Coffee Group
Our Crafty Coffee group has begun. We started with Julia and Needle felting. If you want to watch replays of any of the videos please got to https://www.facebook.com/KnightonCommunityCentre/videos or join our Crafty Coffee facebook group for guides, videos and chat. The group is a safe place to share crafts. (2) Crafty Coffee at the Comm | Facebook
Click and Collect from the Library
Let them know your favourite type of books and author and they will choose something for you. A great addition to home schooling too.
Knighton Christmas Countdown.
People from various organisations within Knighton have come together & formed a committee, the purpose of which is to bring some Christmas cheer to all those living in and around Knighton.
We are very excited to announce that we now have three projects on the go:
1. Knighton Christmas Countdown - on the same principle as an Advent Calendar we will post an activity or a Christmas related demonstration for children of all ages on our Facebook page or via Zoom daily. The countdown will be launched by the Revd.’s Petra & Kevin bringing you Zoom Nativity season 1 episode 1 of 5 (not to be missed!).
We will be posting a calendar of events ASAP on our Christmas Facebook page.
2. Christmas Memories (Knighton Museum and KINDA) - Luggage labels (kindly donated by The Tower House Café) will be made available to one and all, and special Christmas memories can be captured on the label and shared with others. The labels will be available from Knighton Library, & please return to Julia at The Tower House Café. Some labels will be distributed through organizations and groups.
On Christmas Eve we will be placing them on the Christmas tree at the Clock Tower (kindly donated by Prince & and Pugh) after Christmas, the labels will then for a short time be exhibited in various locations (Churches, Library and The Comm), their final resting place will be in the archive section of Knighton Museum.
3. Knighton Santa Hunt 2020 - after the huge success of the Halloween Trail treasure hunt, the Knighton Santa Hunt 2020 will be running from the 19th - 24th December 2020. The trail commences at the Cenotaph, there will be ten clues to follow and there will be lots of prizes to give away.
If you wish to get involved please email: knightonhubcoordinator@gmail.com
We are very excited to announce that we now have three projects on the go:
1. Knighton Christmas Countdown - on the same principle as an Advent Calendar we will post an activity or a Christmas related demonstration for children of all ages on our Facebook page or via Zoom daily. The countdown will be launched by the Revd.’s Petra & Kevin bringing you Zoom Nativity season 1 episode 1 of 5 (not to be missed!).
We will be posting a calendar of events ASAP on our Christmas Facebook page.
2. Christmas Memories (Knighton Museum and KINDA) - Luggage labels (kindly donated by The Tower House Café) will be made available to one and all, and special Christmas memories can be captured on the label and shared with others. The labels will be available from Knighton Library, & please return to Julia at The Tower House Café. Some labels will be distributed through organizations and groups.
On Christmas Eve we will be placing them on the Christmas tree at the Clock Tower (kindly donated by Prince & and Pugh) after Christmas, the labels will then for a short time be exhibited in various locations (Churches, Library and The Comm), their final resting place will be in the archive section of Knighton Museum.
3. Knighton Santa Hunt 2020 - after the huge success of the Halloween Trail treasure hunt, the Knighton Santa Hunt 2020 will be running from the 19th - 24th December 2020. The trail commences at the Cenotaph, there will be ten clues to follow and there will be lots of prizes to give away.
If you wish to get involved please email: knightonhubcoordinator@gmail.com
Library News
Online Book club
Rhiannon from Presteigne Library is running an online book club
To get involved please click the links below
This one, which is a list of autumnal book recommendations: https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=137080001491381&id=103056878227027
And this one, which is a reminder for people to start reading the book: https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=137098458156202&id=103056878227027
Happy Reading!
Rhiannon from Presteigne Library is running an online book club
To get involved please click the links below
This one, which is a list of autumnal book recommendations: https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=137080001491381&id=103056878227027
And this one, which is a reminder for people to start reading the book: https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=137098458156202&id=103056878227027
Happy Reading!
Annual Report 2020
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Trustee Appeal
The Annual General Meeting for KDCC 13th OCTOBER 2020 via Zoom
The Annual General Meeting for Knighton and District Community Centre Management Committee to be held on 13th October season for the following positions: -
General Committee Members
We are particularly interested in hearing from people who are willing to commit some time to a specific responsibility or area of interest. Committee meetings are held monthly, currently via Zoom. Applications from young people, people with young children and with disabilities are especially welcome because these groups are underrepresented on our committee.
Written nominations are encouraged and anyone who wishes to nominate themselves or another person for a position may do so by completing the form here.
Please return the completed form to the Centre Administrator by October 7th 2020
Either by email knightoncomm@gmail.com or drop it in to the Knighton and District Community Centre.
If you would like more information about the work of Trustees/Committee members please contact Dave Alker, Chair on 07811421476
Remember the nominated person must first accept the nomination and the nomination must also be seconded.
The Annual General Meeting for Knighton and District Community Centre Management Committee to be held on 13th October season for the following positions: -
General Committee Members
We are particularly interested in hearing from people who are willing to commit some time to a specific responsibility or area of interest. Committee meetings are held monthly, currently via Zoom. Applications from young people, people with young children and with disabilities are especially welcome because these groups are underrepresented on our committee.
Written nominations are encouraged and anyone who wishes to nominate themselves or another person for a position may do so by completing the form here.
Please return the completed form to the Centre Administrator by October 7th 2020
Either by email knightoncomm@gmail.com or drop it in to the Knighton and District Community Centre.
If you would like more information about the work of Trustees/Committee members please contact Dave Alker, Chair on 07811421476
Remember the nominated person must first accept the nomination and the nomination must also be seconded.
Centre Reopening Information
Well after a long few months the centre will be reopening next week to certain classes. We are having to follow the guidelines from the Welsh Government and WCVA on who can hire the hall and how many people can enter.
We have had to make a few changes to the way the centre looks but please read the information below to find out more.
We have had to make a few changes to the way the centre looks but please read the information below to find out more.
Library Reopening information
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We are working to reopen library services as much as possible including - Order and Collect, Returning Books, Using the computers, Browsing and Outdoor Bounce and Rhyme
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Looking for Cleaning Bank Staff
As we begin to re-open the community centre we are looking for some cleaning bank staff. The job role will be as and when (Bank) and may involve early starts / late finishes and weekends. The successful candidate will need to be able to work with our fulltime staff to make sure all aspects and responsibilities are adhered to.
If you feel you could work as bank staff please view Job description and person specification here.
Application form is here. Please send in email knightoncomm@gmail.com / post to the centre.
If you feel you could work as bank staff please view Job description and person specification here.
Application form is here. Please send in email knightoncomm@gmail.com / post to the centre.
Summer Reading Challenge for Kids.
The summer reading challenge is back and you can do it via library books (click and collect) or with your own books you have at home.
Directory of services
The Community Centre has been putting together a directory of services to help local people find groups etc. The second draft is attached and we would be really grateful if you could check to see your group is included and help us fill in any gaps.
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If you could complete the survey, link below, to help with our work that would be much appreciated. If you have any comments/alterations etc please contact knightondirectory@gmail.com. Many thanks.
https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/6WM5HZ3
https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/6WM5HZ3
Appointment of New Staff.
The Community Centre is pleased to announce the appointments of two new staff members.
The staff are funded through the Social Value Development Fund for 3 months. The Social Value Development Fund is part of the Powys Regional Partnership Board, a strategic group of Health, Social Services and the voluntary sector, and it is administered on their behalf by PAVO. The posts were externally advertised and after a very competitive interview, two appointments were made.
The two new staff members are Annie England and Sue Lee. Annie is the Hub Coordinator and Sue is the Information Assistant. Annie is a volunteer with a number of local organisations, and a previous manager in the voluntary sector. Sue is an experienced former Town Clerk and local government officer. Annie will be working to develop the Hub at the Community Centre and in particular to train volunteers in signposting and form filling. Sue will be developing a local directory of groups and services.
Knighton Community Centre thanks PAVO for its help and support and also the Powys County Council Library Service.
The staff are funded through the Social Value Development Fund for 3 months. The Social Value Development Fund is part of the Powys Regional Partnership Board, a strategic group of Health, Social Services and the voluntary sector, and it is administered on their behalf by PAVO. The posts were externally advertised and after a very competitive interview, two appointments were made.
The two new staff members are Annie England and Sue Lee. Annie is the Hub Coordinator and Sue is the Information Assistant. Annie is a volunteer with a number of local organisations, and a previous manager in the voluntary sector. Sue is an experienced former Town Clerk and local government officer. Annie will be working to develop the Hub at the Community Centre and in particular to train volunteers in signposting and form filling. Sue will be developing a local directory of groups and services.
Knighton Community Centre thanks PAVO for its help and support and also the Powys County Council Library Service.
Sue has started preparing the Register of local groups and services, if you would like to talk with her please contact Sue at knightondirectory@gmail.com. Annie is preparing a training programme for volunteers to assist the public with advice on local services in the library and help with form filling. This is a fantastic opportunity for volunteers - if you would like to join us please contact Annie on knightonhubcoordinator@gmail.com or Louise on volunteerhubknighton@gmail.com. Annie will be working on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays and will usually be at the Comm on Tuesday mornings. We will feature an article by Annie and Sue about their work plan in early February.
New Jobs available at the Centre!
Please see the job adverts below and if interested please contact the centre or click on the links below. PLEASE NOTE Closing Date 20th December 2019 Interviews 23th December 2019
Information Assistant Job Description
Hub Coordinator Job Description
Application form
Please see below for more information that may be of interest.
FAQ & Business Plan
Information Assistant Job Description
Hub Coordinator Job Description
Application form
Please see below for more information that may be of interest.
FAQ & Business Plan
The Bracken Trust
Did you know the Bracken Trust visit the centre on the first Monday of every month. They are here to offer support, information and advice from qualified nursing staff. They also offer complementary body therapies and counselling services. If you would like to attend they are here from 12 noon until 4pm.
The Knighton Literary Festival October 2019
Over the 4 days 1398 came through the doors with 400 attending author’s talks or workshops. Visitors also enjoyed the market which had a range of interesting and enticing stalls and the activities for children.
This was made possible by the generous help, commitment and support of all of you volunteers, who gave over 275 hours of your time, and set up, took down, baked cakes, ran the café, put up posters and boards, organised, ran activities, entertained with lovely music, did the sound and recordings, donated funds, supported the authors and made sure the days ran smoothly.
Thanks is also due to the Powys Library Service, The Knighton Community Centre Committee, Everyone who donated to the Raffle, Hafren Vets for supporting the Children’s competition, and of course the enthusiastic audience and visitors.
Some of the Feedback comments
“Really Good content and atmosphere. Entertaining and educational. Well done!”
“Very well run, I thoroughly enjoyed what I saw”
“Amazing event, we need more things like this in Knighton”
“Extremely well organised, very interesting and varied. Thank you”
“ Brilliant! Looking forward to next year”
This was made possible by the generous help, commitment and support of all of you volunteers, who gave over 275 hours of your time, and set up, took down, baked cakes, ran the café, put up posters and boards, organised, ran activities, entertained with lovely music, did the sound and recordings, donated funds, supported the authors and made sure the days ran smoothly.
Thanks is also due to the Powys Library Service, The Knighton Community Centre Committee, Everyone who donated to the Raffle, Hafren Vets for supporting the Children’s competition, and of course the enthusiastic audience and visitors.
Some of the Feedback comments
“Really Good content and atmosphere. Entertaining and educational. Well done!”
“Very well run, I thoroughly enjoyed what I saw”
“Amazing event, we need more things like this in Knighton”
“Extremely well organised, very interesting and varied. Thank you”
“ Brilliant! Looking forward to next year”
Chairperson's Report
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Our AGM went ahead on the 15th October. We had a good turnout and some good discussions about the future of the centre.
As you can see from the chairpersons report the centre is doing very well with bookings and bringing new services to the HUB. We are focusing on some new projects for the year ahead and a membership scheme has been announced. This is in the process of being set up and we will have more details when available. As always we are on the lookout for volunteers to help within the centre as we have many roles. If you are interested, please pop into the office and speak to Louise or Ceri.
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NOTICE OF AGM
KNIGHTON AND DISTRICT COMMUNITY CENTRE
You are warmly invited to the Annual General Meeting on The Knighton and District Community Centre to be held in the bar area of the Community Centre on Tuesday 15th October at 7.00 pm. Refreshments will be provided.
The Agenda will be:
- Present
- Apologies
- Minutes of the AGM on 14/9/2019
- Matters arising
- Chairman’s report (to be circulated)
- Treasurer’s report (to be circulated)
- Election of Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer
- Election of Trustees
- Any other business
If you would like to talk about becoming a Trustee, please phone the Community Centre on 01547 428088 and we will arrange for the Chair to contact you. Younger people and parents of young children are under-represented on the Committee and we also need a Trustee with recent HR experience.
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.
News from The Comm
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 is 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 job centre plus the police... 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. We are also happy to report that Credu will be on hand most Tuesdays for support and advice. Line dancing has returned so please turn up and speak to Isabel the instructor.
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
From January 2020 Tuesday evenings Zumba will be starting 6.30pm lessons £5
Wednesdays in term time have stay-and-play sessions from 10am to noon in the main hall. We welcome ages 0-4.
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.
Lara clough is once again teaching, this time poetry classes from 2.15pm
On Thursday evening Kat Holwill is teaching Yoga in the Reynolds Room.
Also 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
Friday morning we have Nina Walmsley with Strength Balance and Flex from 10.30am in the Reynolds room.
Friday afternoon sees the Mind Friday group (Knighton) at the centre enjoying their meetings from 1pm.
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, 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
The Centre seen from Bryn-y-Castell castle mound, with town in background
