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
