BERRIEW NEWSLETTER
Our cover photo was sent to us by Ferol Richards. The bus belonged to W.T. Owen and Sons (Refail Garage) and was bought new in 1949.
NUMBER 392 MAY 2021
BERRIEW DEFIBRILLATORS
PLEASE REMEMBER DEFIBRILLATORS
(AED)
ARE LOCATED IN THE VILLAGE AT:
1. THE FRONT ENTRANCE TO THE
COMMUNITY CENTRE.
ACCESS CODE: 1111
2. BERRIEW RECREATION FIELD.
INSIDE TENNIS COURTS ON
LEFT HANDSIDE IN A CABINET.
ACCESS CODE: 1111
BROOKS DEFIBRILLATOR
LOCATED IN THE PORCH OF
BROOKS PRESBYTERIAN CHAPEL. NO ACCESS CODE NEEDED.
PANTYFFRIDD
DEFIBRILLATOR
LOCATED WITHIN THE
TELEPHONE KIOSK IN THE CENTRE
OF THE HAMLET BY THE CHURCH.
NO ACCESS CODE NEEDED.
Berriew Community Volunteer Support Group
The Berriew Community Volunteer Support Group set up at the beginning of the pandemic is still available if anyone needs help with anything. Please ask through the Berriew Community Facebook Page or ask a neighbour or relative to post for you https://www.facebook.com/groups/BerriewCommunityGroup
Berriew Community Centre.
Berriew Community Centre Committee met recently and discussed plans for re-opening the centre once Welsh Government Guidelines permit. We would be grateful to hear from all clubs/organisations who intend to use the centre again for meetings when allowed. Please would you contact Janet Pritchard on 640681 to discuss your plans so that the committee can take bookings around these permanent fixtures.
Reader’s Reply – to ‘Maintaining and Enhancing Biodiversity’ in the April Newsletter. After reading Tim Ward’s article in the April Berriew Newsletter, I visited Berriew Cemetery and, to put it mildly, I was shocked to see the desecration, vandalisation, call it what you like, to that consecrated ground in which several generations of mine and my wife’s family are buried. In addition, this irresponsible act detracts from the beauty of our picturesque village and surrounding countryside. I trust that those who are responsible for spraying weedkiller on beautiful spring flowers and newly grown grass will never, never, be allowed to do it again. Peter Watkin.
Pantyffridd Defibrillator
Pantyffridd now have a defibrillator which is situated within the telephone kiosk in the centre of the hamlet by the church. There is no code as we do not have mobile signal within the area.
The defibrillator was handed over by North Wales PADS Support Officer Tomos Hughes, Welsh Wales Am- bulance Service, on 9th April. Thank you to Welshpool League of Friends for donating the defibrillator and to Pantyffridd community for supporting the fundraising efforts. The monies raised will go to maintaining the defibrillator.
No training is needed to use the defibrillator but CPR & defibrillator training will be organised by Jan Law- rence when Covid allows. Please contact if interested. email: [email protected].
BERRIEW STORES, NEWS FROM THE SHOP
From 22nd April you now must be 18 or over to buy lottery tickets and scratch cards.
Shop Telephone Number
We have just renewed our phone contract. If you need to contact the shop for orders etc please telephone us on 01686 640266, this is now the only number for the shop. Flower orders also need to come through this number.
We are doing a little bit of research, is there something you buy regularly which we don’t stock in the shop, please let us know! We have space to increase our lines!
Post Office Hours Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm Saturday 8am to 12.30pm Sunday Closed.
Please note, we cannot take parcels over 5kg in weight as they will not go on our scales, they can either go to a mains Post Office or if they are prepaid can be dropped off at the sorting office in Welshpool.
Berriew Newsletter
Chairman/Editor: Val Wallis Items for publication may be left in the Newsletter post box at Berriew Stores, e-mailed to the editor at: [email protected]. or telephone 01686 641875.
The Berriew Newsletter is published monthly on a voluntary basis as a service to the community. The Editor is empowered absolutely to withhold a contribution without explanation and does not accept liability for any opinions expressed by contributors. Articles may be edited for publication. The Berriew Newsletter cannot vouch for the accuracy of offers, services or goods that appear in the Berriew Newsletter, nor can it be responsible for the outcome of any contract that may be entered into with an advisor.
PENTRE LLIFIOR METHODIST CHAPEL, BERRIEW. SY21 8QJ ALL DETAILS SUBJECT TO CHANGE as the Covid-19 situation demands. Like our Facebook - Pentre Llifior Methodist Chapel - page to be kept up-to-date
WE ARE OPEN AGAIN FOR WORSHIP EACH WEEK - 2.30pm
We hope this newsletter finds you all safe and well and, with a bit of luck, immunised as well. Easter Sunday arrived like a new beginning for us as we were allowed to open for our service and …………..…… we even managed to sing outside (socially distanced of course) in the wonderful sunshine!
At long last we have been allowed to re-open again for physical worship. The correct Covid protocols will, of course, remain in place but we can now publish our preaching plan for May. A reminder that our All Age Cell Group (AACG) worship takes a more informal style and is led by our own Worship Leaders whilst preacher led services follow a more formal pattern. All are welcome to join us for our 2.30pm weekly start. MAY 2021 2nd - Rev. Jacquie Evans - Holy Communion 9th - AACG 16th - Mr Terry or Mrs Eileen Jobling 23rd - AACG 30th - Rev. Bill Rowell
NB: please do wear warm clothes as Methodist guidelines state that we must have the maximum ventilation possible which may well result in doors and windows being left open during the colder weather.
For those unable to attend but who would like to participate in worship, we have two options freely available on our Circuit website each week. Please go to www.wbhmethodists.org.uk , latest News, where you can access both our weekly home worship sheets or a short recorded act of worship (approx 30 mins). Please follow the appropriate link for the style of worship you wish to follow and enjoy.
We are also discussing the possibility of re-opening for visitors to pop by on Wednesday & Thursday afternoons from 1st June , again with the correct Covid procedures in places, so do keep an eye on the Facebook page and of course, this newsletter.
Once again we find ourselves proceeding through the year at a grand pace. My daily walks, be they at 6am or later in the day, always lift the spirits, reminding me how wonderful our part of the world really is and that we are very blessed. Up in the Vale of Kerry (where I now live) the lambs have been abundant but, as a youngster I lived in a town and my knowledge of shepherds was very limited. My only experiences of them were watching them herding their flocks towards the farm or a new field down narrow lanes, ably assisted by their trusty sheepdogs and one or two fellow herders, possibly riding quad bikes. I remember vividly on many occasions sitting in my dad's car watching the sheep working their way around our vehicle, the farmer then thanking us for waiting patiently whilst he carried out his task. It was therefore quite strange to me to read in the bible that shepherds LED their sheep - going before them rather than bringing up the rear! John 10 v.4 reads "When he brings all his sheep out, he goes ahead of them and they follow him because they know his voice" (Youth Bible). Until I moved to the countryside, about 30+ years ago I'd never seen sheep led. They were always driven and seemed quite scatty animals to me, running away from anything and everything. But watching over the years, and especially of recent, the sheep only have to hear the distant rumble of the quad or the farmer shout and they're off - well most of them - making their way towards him, expecting to be fed.
The analogy of Jesus being called "The Good Shepherd" therefore works very well. He too calls each one of us individually and, if we choose to hear, we move towards Him. By doing so we are then "fed" with the spirit of faith. Along the way He too has helpers, people who encourage us in our faith. They could be ordained clergy (though not necessarily, I have known some who have had the exact opposite effect!), worship leaders, church family who are a little further along their faith path than ourselves or people within our community whose faith is quiet but sure but somehow shines through. The bible tells us that "The Shepherd" knows each one of us by name - John 10 part v.3 "He calls his own sheep by name ………" (Youth Bible). The question is, when He calls us into a personal relationship with Him, how hungry are we?
Until next time, take care. Mandy
Thought for the month “God doesn't call the qualified, He qualifies the called”
Contacts: Andrew Mathieson tel: 01938 555376 or Mandy email: [email protected]
Refail Presbyterian Chapel 2021 Services every Sunday at 10.0 am unless otherwise stated.
May 2nd Communion 9th Mr. T. Jobling 16th Mr. N. Evans 23rd. TBA 30th Rev. E. Yates June 6th Communion. Please note the programme may change due to circumstances.
There is a service on Zoom every Sunday at 11.30am. To access this the login details are: Meeting ID 470 632 6978. Pass code gS1DjK To join the meeting by telephone Dial UK telephone number 0203 481 5237, or 0203 481 5240.0r 0203 901 7895 Meeting ID 470 632 6978, pass code 244410
Mrs. Hall 01686 668085
St. Beuno’s Church, Berriew.
Vicar’s Contact Details
Rev. Caroline Rhodes The Vicarage, Guilsfield, SY21 9NF. Telephone: 01938 554245 Email: [email protected]
St. John’s Church Fron
On Easter Sunday the Rev Roger Taylor returned to the Fron to take the Eucharist Service and it was good to catch up and renew old friendships, this being the first service since lockdown last year! It was also a pleasure to welcome Rev Caroline Rhodes to take our Eucharist service at the Fron Church on Sunday 18th April. This was the first time Rev Caroline had officiated here since she was appointed just before lockdown last year, so the congregation was pleased to meet and chat with her. As we look forward to the summer months we hope for a return to a more normal life and the re-opening of our churches once again! On another note we, at the Fron thank Cllr Tudor Jones, Chair of Berriew Community Council, and C Cllr Dai Davies for their efforts in getting the drains and some of the pot holes repaired on the roadway from the Halfway up past the Fron Church. Drains were found that had never been seen before!! Come to think of it the size of some of the pot holes had never been seen before either!! Helen
Brooks Presbyterian Chapel.
We are pleased to be opening our doors for our Pentecost service on…..
Sunday 23rd May, 2.30pm.
All are very welcome.
Please call Tracey 01686 641824 or Su 01686 640305 if you are planning to attend due to Covid safety measures that we will have in place.
Tracey Dunn.
BERRIEW TENNIS CLUB
is open to members and visitors again!
For more information, to join the club, book a court, or join a children’s coaching session go to: clubspark.lta.org.uk/berriewtennisclub
Contact: [email protected]
join Berriew Tennis Club Facebook page
Berriew Show 2021
The Committee continues to work hard to make sure that the Berriew Show takes place on 28th August this year. Obviously, some things are completely out of our control and only time will tell whether we can go ahead or not.
However, if we don't continue to plan and make the necessary arrangements then the show certainly won't happen! So instead, we are planning a show which is mainly outdoors and removes the close contact elements that we would normally expect. Unfortunately this means that the Exhibition Marquee with all the horticultural, photographic, craft and cooking entries will not be there and the majority of the craft stalls will be outside.
On the plus side, we still expect to have the dog, sheep and horse shows, entertainment in the main ring, the vintage vehicle display and dozens of trade stands and craft stalls outside. There will be a children's entertainer, a choir, funfair, children's races, fancy dress and the usual wide range of food and drink on offer. We also hope to have some competition classes which can be staged outside and some garden classes to be judged in late June. Tickets will not be available in advance, only at the gate.
The Sunday lunch will be replaced by the President's Family Picnic with visitors encouraged to attend in family groups and either buy food at the venue or bring their own picnic. Entertainment and a charity raffle will be laid on and the Show 200 Club draw will be made. Entrance will be free. Unfortunately, none of this is cast in stone and the Committee will make a decision six weeks before the show regarding the safety and of course legality of holding these events. We may need to put some special measures in place on the day. The weather too may have a bigger part to play than usual with fewer undercover activities.
We feel that if we can pull this off, The Show will be a breath of fresh air for our visitors and that continuing to plan in this manner is the best way forward. Show President Karen Kirkwood commented, "The Berriew Show Committee are once again working hard to put on a Show in August to give villagers and visitors a day to look forward to and enjoy. It will be as entertaining, interesting and fun as is possible in the developing circumstances and as President I look forward to welcoming, meeting and sharing the day with as many of you as can make it. Please come along to show your support for what I am sure will be a truly great day'.
Berriew Show
‘Potato in a bucket’ growing contest. Class 5. Sponsored by Alexander’s of Welshpool
The Show Committee is pleased to launch the popular ‘Potato in a bucket’ competition for 2021.
1 potato plant grown in a 3 gallon bucket, in any growing medium. Competitor to bring the bucket to the Show on 28th August* with the plant still growing. Luggage label must be attached to the bucket with the entrant’s contact details. The bucket will be tipped out and the crop weighed, overseen by sponsor Paul Alexander and steward Gaynor James. Prizes of £5 for first, £3 for second and £1 for third. No entry fee.
Seed potatoes available at Alexander’s of Welshpool, 29 Broad Street, and all good horticultural suppliers. Good luck. * If the show does not go ahead, alternative arrangements will be made for weighing.
The Lychgate Tearoom & Deli Berriew.
An Update from Us to you.
The Tearoom will continue to operate as a Takeaway / Deli from Tuesday 27 April.
New Opening Hours from 27 April
MONDAY CLOSED TUESDAY 9.30 – 3.30 WEDNESDAY 9.00 – 3.30 THURSDAY 9.00 – 3.30 FRIDAY 9.00 – 3.30 SATURDAY 9.00 – 3.30
Seating will be available outside for Takeaway use from Tuesday 4th May.
Social distancing guidelines will still be in place.
I would like to thank you all for your continued support throughout these different times. It has been much appreciated.
Look forward to seeing you all soon.
Sarah & Hannah.
Berriew W.I.
Who runs the world? Girls! (Or maybe it’s the WI)
At Berriew WI, we share many laughs, many cups of tea and pieces of cake. We learn about a huge variety of things from chocolate workshops and pig farms, local history, women’s health to visits to wildlife venues. Every member is there because they want to be, there is a huge feeling of support and friendship from everyone. We are a vibrant and respectful WI that doesn’t conform to the stereotype that might be out there. We acknowledge and accept people’s individuality, allowing friendships to form in a safe and caring environment. It’s not all jam making and cake baking at Berriew WI, but we do like that too!
One of the best things about Berriew WI are the members who are such an amazing and varied group of women. We are looking forward to having face-to-face meetings again. There is nothing to beat a roomful of women chatting and we can’t wait to experience that again when it is safe to do so.
Being in Berriew WI involves a lot more than just going to a monthly meeting; we meet up socially, go walking and take part in different sports. We are enthusiastic, involved in the community and support one another particularly in times of need. We also have a hard working committee who sort everything out behind the scenes too.
So why join Berriew WI? To learn a new skill. To campaign about relevant current issues. To be part of the community. Have you recently moved to the area and want to get to know new people? You might be saying all of the above but you might also be saying, “To make new friends” It might not be why you want to join but it is why members stay. I’m certain it’s one of the things we all missed in the last year. Not being able to get together for a chat and a cuppa or a glass of something with our WI mates.
As with other community groups Berriew WI has been impacted by Covid19 and we haven’t been able to have the full WI experience that we normally would. There is also a pandemic of loneliness, which during the last year has made life incredibly difficult for lots of people. However, we are ready to bounce back, in a gentle way at first until we can hold our normal monthly evening meeting in our usual lovely venue at Berriew Bowling Club. We are planning to have a few social gatherings outdoors over the next few months and I know there will be lots of fun and games, chat and laughter. To encourage our members to re-join and any possible new members to join we are offering a big reduction on our membership fee for the next 12 months. By joining Berriew WI it will give you the chance to spend time having fun in a caring environment where we can learn new things together and create friendships with people you may not normally meet. And all this for the bargain price of £22.40.
If you have any questions and would like to find out more please give me a call and we can have an informal chat about our fabulous group.
Go on, you know you want to!
Lisa Cakebread – 07966 433595 President – Berriew WI
BERRIEW PROPERTY SOUGHT.
We are looking for a 2/3 bedroom property in the village of Berriew.
Please contact Karen and Andy Kirkwood On 01686 640716.
THE GREEN IS NOW OPEN, YIPPEE!!
The Bowling Green opened on Monday 26th April. This is great news and a step towards some sort of normality. Hopefully most of us will have received one or even two Covid vaccinations by now, however we should not become complacent and as members of Berriew Bowling Club we must continue to comply with Government regulations. Here are some of the basic rules that we all MUST observe for the time being:
You must book a rink with the Booking Officer (Kathy Pearce 07412 485705) in advance informing her who will be playing. This is for Track and Trace purposes Travel to the green on your own or with members of your own household – do not offer a lift to, or accept a lift from, anyone outside your household No spectators are currently permitted You must play on the rink you have been allocated Do not arrive more than 10 minutes before your allocated time 20 minutes will be allowed between allocated slots to enable players to arrive/de- part safely If you are a fully paid up member for the 2021 season, you should already have a full list of the rules, PLEASE COMPLY.
If you have not paid your subs yet please contact Membership Secretary John Schofield urgently by email [email protected] or Tel. 07734 329836 FREE MEMBERSHIP FOR NEW MEMBERS We welcome new members and hope that despite the current uncertainty, anyone who is interested to start bowling will still get in touch. To encourage new members we are offering 12 months FREE membership to anyone who hasn’t been a member of the Club during the last 3 years. For more details please contact Membership Secretary John Schofield by email [email protected] or Tel. 07734 329836
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2021 The AGM is usually held in February, however the Committee has decided to postpone until further notice due to Covid 19 restrictions.
COUNTY TOUR 2021 POSTPONED UNTIL 2022 Not surprisingly Covid has also affected plans for the 2021 County Tour, which is postponed until 2022, dates and details have not been decided yet.
WOULD YOU LIKE TO BECOME THE CLUBS NEW MINUTES SECRETARY & ADMIN ASSISTANT? A vacancy has arisen for this position and the BBC Committee has decided to encourage applicants who may not be bowlers or members of the Club to apply. The successful applicant would become an Honorary Member, and receive free Club membership. Please contact Club Chairman Dave Richards by email [email protected] or Tel. 07732 488886
‘100 CLUB’ MARCH 2021 DRAW WINNERS 1st place - £62.00 – Niamh Monk 2nd place - £26.50 – Delyth Muhl 3rd place - £15.50 – Darren Rogers
THE LATEST 100 ‘CLUB’ STARTED IN MAY 2021 If you want to be included in the next ‘100 CLUB,’ in October 2021, just send your name and address details to: Nerys Lewis, 8, Canal Close, Newtown, Powys, SY16 2HG, by email [email protected] And remember, you don’t need to be a Bowls Club Member to join the ‘100 CLUB,’ anyone can join.
HIRE OUR CLUBHOUSE THROUGHOUT THE YEAR The Clubhouse is available throughout the year for hire for WEDDINGS, CHRISTENINGS, BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS, FUNERAL TEAS, MEETINGS etc... (Covid-19 restrictions allowing) For more details contact SUE REES on 01686 640418
PETE JACKSON – PUBLICITY OFFICER – 01686 640436 – [email protected]
CROSSWORD
The solution to this months crossword follows the Editor’s postscript on page 23.
The Berriew Charity (Charity Number 216265)
The Berriew Charity is here to help support all ages of the community who reside within the parish. Whether you perhaps would like a little extra help for something, or are starting a new venture in your life then please contact one of the following Trustees for more information, Mr. M. Creaven, Mrs P J Hausman, Mrs S E O’Brien, Mrs S Rees, Mrs A Bright or Mr. N. Tuffin. Applications are open to all age groups who live within the parish and should be sent to Mrs. Lynda Evans, Fir Grove, Berriew, SY21 8AQ, Mobile – 07743 000 171 (Correspondent) for the consideration of the Trustees.
NATIONAL GARDEN SCHEME: POWYS GARDENS OPEN FOR CHARITY
May 2021
What mad weather we had at the beginning of April! I think we had four seasons in one day a few times. Wrapped in a blanket in our tiny summer house, I read that April was time to start sowing seeds outside. Maybe not as the ground was white!
But as April moves on and we stride into May, the garden changes quite dramatically and this month is probably one of the busiest for gardeners. There are still seeds to sow and lots of potting on to do. I will be taking cuttings and spare seedlings to our village plant stall again and picturing how the garden may look in August when we open for the NGS. Oh! and I did buy three roses from David Austin which I hope will be in full flower by then!
If you are new to gardening, there is a useful section on our website for how to start a garden as well as top tips from experienced gardeners. Go to ‘Get into Gardening’ at ngs.org.uk Maybe you have been developing your garden over a number of years and were able to spend even more time in it last year, in which case you might like to look at BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine and enter their Garden of the Year competition 2021. Go to gardenersworld.com/garden- competition for details. Even better why not consider opening your garden for The National Garden Scheme in 2022. We are always looking for new gardens to open in Powys. We would love to hear from you. Do contact Susan Paynton on 01686 650531 or [email protected] for further details.
But the best news this month is that our gardens here in Wales are now open again. Bookings must be made on- line as numbers will be limited depending on the size of the garden so that social distancing can be ensured. Some gardens will offer refreshments and others will have plant stalls. All the details are on our website, go to Find A Garden and follow the directions for on-line booking. ngs.org.uk
Gardens Open in North Powys in May: Cwm Farm (NEW) Forden, SY21 8NB Sun 2nd 12.00-5.00 Teas Dingle Nurseries, Guilsfield SY21 9JD Sat/Sun 8th 9th 9.00-5.00 Teas Rock Mill, Abermule SY15 6NN Sat/Sun 15th 16th 2.00-5.00 Teas Gorsty House, HyssingtonSY15 6AT Sun 23rd 1.30-5.30 Teas
For a full list of gardens that are open in Powys (and beyond) do visit our website.
It is so lovely to think that gradually and cautiously life is returning to normal and what better way to celebrate that than to visit a garden and be inspired.
Sue McKillop Assistant County Organiser North Powys
Berriew Community Council.
At the time of going to print (27th April) I still have not received the Community Council minutes from the April meeting (8th April). I have at last received the February meetings minutes which follow:
WORDSEARCH
Memories
I am sure that there are many people in Berriew who remember Frank Morris and his dog Mossy. I first met him in 1988 when I moved to the village and he was a familiar sight around the village.
The photograph was taken and featured in an article about Berriew by the Observer newspaper in 1993. He is shown sitting outside The Lion. When we told Frank about the picture he asked if we could get him a copy, so I wrote to the paper and they very kindly sent 2 copies, one of which I gave to Frank and the other I kept. Caroline Martin.
The Least Successful Round the World Cyclist.
Mr. Michael Murphy, a 22 year old draftsman from Stevenage in Hertfordshire, set off in August 1975 to cycle round the world. During the next two years he was robbed by Yugoslavian peasants, stoned by tribesmen in the Khyber Pass and nearly froze to death in a blizzard. When he finally arrived back in England in April 1977, he had only to collect his bike at Heathrow Airport and cycle the last 40 miles home. After 25,000 miles he confidently expected to make it back to Stevenage. His hopes were crushed, as was his bicycle, by a conveyor belt joining the plane to the customs hall. He had to hitch a lift home.
Taken from The Book of Heroic Failures.
Note from the Treasurer
The committee are very grateful for all donations and we hope to use them efficiently and economically to keep up the news service to Berriew. We would like to thank Mrs. J. Andrew, Andy & Karen Kirkwood, Mrs. M. Edwards, Mrs. R. Jones, Mr. & Mrs. P. Watkin, Mr. & Mrs. P. Evans, Rev. Esther Yates, Sue Creaven, Tom Creaven, Mr. & Mrs. E. Rees, Mrs. A. Jenkins, Mr. & Mrs. David Cuddy, Mr. & Mrs. H. Jasper, Mrs. M. Evans and Mrs. M. Cox for their donations.
We would especially like to thank all the people who have so generously given donations to the Newsletter during the last twelve months when we had to cancel our annual fundraisers which were due to be held in April 2020 and April 2021 because of the Covid restrictions. Mrs. P. Hall Treasurer.
We would also like to thank PAVO for helping us to obtain some funding through a Community Connector Grant to go towards our losses in our financial year 1st April 2020 to 31st March 2021 due to Covid restrictions and the cancellation of our fundraisers. Val Wallis.
Editor’s Postscript
The closing date for the June Newsletter is Wednesday May 19th and it will be published on Friday May 28th.
The Newsletter AGM is due in May and we are hoping to hold it as soon as restrictions allow. When agreed, the date will be posted on Berriew Community Group Facebook page.. Please continue to send in your old photographs, or any of recent personal or club achievements, or events, either suitable for the front cover, or an article for inside the Newsletter. We have some very talented people in and around Berriew – let us give them some recognition for what they have achieved.
Please note – all articles and correspondence left in the Newsletter Post Box must include a name and address and/or telephone number. Anonymous items will not be published.
Val Wallis/Editor 01686 641875 Email: [email protected]
THIS MONTHS CROSSWORD SOLUTION
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY Caroline Rogers Are you affected by MS either as someone with MS, B.Sc(Hons)Pod.M.Ch.S a carer, young carer or family member. HPC Registered The Montgomeryshire branch of the MS Society UK Chiropodist has a trained volunteer support team who are able to
offer help in visiting, telephone contact, advice and Bothersome bunions, applications for grants. Crippling Corns? The MS Society UK publishes information on the Banish those woes, many aspects of MS, also with advice for carers, pamper your toes. young carers, and family members. This information is available free from the Montgomeryshire team. Home visits by Contact number for information and support: appointment 07437560377 Tel: 01686 640683 Email: [email protected] Mob: 07763944321
MID-WALES SPORTS & PHYSIOTHERAPY CLINIC (Maes Eglwys, Pantyffridd, Berriew)
Jan Lawrence MSc MCSP
Chartered Physiotherapist
Specialist in Musculo-skeletal, Orthopaedic and Sports Injuries Acupuncture & Manipulative Therapy available Conditions treated: neck & back pain, arthritis, shoulder, hip, knee & joint problems 01686 650943 Email: [email protected] Daytime & evening appointments available
Alan Davies BERRIEW STORES Tel: 01686 640266
Email: berriewstores @gmail.com Family Butcher Your local Independent Village Store Local Meats Well stocked convenience store, stocking all your favourite brands Home Made Burgers including groceries, newspapers, wines and beers and local fresh And sausages produce. Suppliers to We also now offer an in-house floristry service. Lychgate Tearoom National Lottery. And Post Office Hours General public Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri 10am-6.30pm. Sat. 8am-2.30pm and Sun. Closed (These hours may change due to staff holidays or sickness) Tel: 01686 640306 Evening: 01938 810743 Shop Open- Mon-Fri. 7am-7pm. Sat. 8am-7pm and Sun. 8am-6pm. Mob: 07971582347
Call in at A. Hughes R.G. Peate ALLSORTS Plasdwpa
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R.H. Bunner & Son Ltd. The Lychgate Cottage Tearoom & Deli is the village meeting place for morning coffee, Montgomery lunch with friends, or afternoon cream teas. SY15 6RA All cakes, scones, and savouries are home baked Tel: 01686 668308 at the tearoom each day. There is also a well stocked deli counter. www.rhbunner.co.uk All ingredients are sourced locally.
Hardware & Ironmongery. We offer a takeaway service, just pop in or telephone your order through on 01686 640750 Traditional cast iron cookers
& hearth stoves Sarah can also provide Celebration Cakes for Range of Gardening equipment any occasion Also a selection of buffets. And garden seeds If we can be of any further help please contact Main Dealers for Polaris Sarah 01686 640750 & Arctic Cat ATV's
Mark Haycock FLOWERS Qualified By JAN PHILLIPS Electrician/Appliance CHRIS EVANS “Special Flowers for all Engineer Occasions” Building and roofing services *Wedding & Bridal Wiring Installations:- Consultations Domestic, Agricultural, All aspects of construction, *Funerals Commercial, Industrial internal and external *Celebrations brickwork, tiling, patios and *Bouquets – Delivery Repairs to:- ponds etc. Available Washing Machines, All Designed from home @ Tumble Dryers,Dishwashers, For informal advice and costing Rhydyware Cookers, Vacuum cleaners etc. for your project Llandyssil Tel: 01686 640597 or Montgomery Mob:07719 933884 07785221639 or email: Powys. SY15 6HQ Tel: 01686 640815 cebars @hotmail.co.uk Tel: 01686 668645 Documents: 0r 07791 870325 vaynorcottage @hpeprint.com
Lavender Blue Florist OLD SIGNS – enamel, tin, iron or wood. Flowers for all Occasions OLD BOTTLES, FLAGONS Wedding and Event Flowers & POTS – glass or Funeral Flowers stoneware Gift Bouquets and Plants GALVANISED – watering cans, Delivery available buckets, small troughs & dolly tubs.
At Berriew If you have any of the above for sale 01686 640266 Please call John at Lancelot Collectables. www.lavenderbluewelshpool.co.uk 07706950725 / 01686 668079.
For all your domestic Yoga Classes in appliance and electrical repairs Clive's Castle Caereinion Electrical Ltd.
Thursdays – 6.30pm till 8pm Castle Caereinion Repairs to Community Hall Washing machines, Tumble driers, (Temporarily suspended due to Covid 19, will let folk know when Dishwashers,cookers, it restarts) Microwaves Call Richard on 01938 850578 Vacuum cleaners, Or 07583079423 for information. Storage heaters, Lights & sockets, Suitable for beginners or Portable appliances, intermediate. Testing etc. Tel: 01938 850264 Castle Caereinion
Sally’s Mobile Foot Clinic
Professional treatment in the comfort of your own home. Evening/Weekend slots by Arrangement *Discount for WI Members and two or more treatments at same address*
07875 891538/ [email protected]
Sally Lewis SAC Dip FHPA. Fully insured and Registered
TREFALDWYN VETS M's R.C.V.S. Veterinary Surgeons
Tel:Montgomery 01686 668234 Llanfair 01938 810087 Surgery Hours by Appointment
Montgomery Mon-Fri 9.00am – 10.00am Mon-Fri 4.30pm – 6.00pm
Llanfair Caereinion Mon-Fri 9.00am – 11.00am Mon-Fri 3.30pm – 5.00pm 24 hour care for your pets, horses and farm animals.
Mark Jones
Painter and decorator Domestic and commercial
No job too small Competitive prices
Also tiling and general repairs undertaken
Tel: 01686 640610 Or 079799 16227
Travel Counsellors With us...It's Personal
GWYNETH PROSSER
TRAVEL AGENT
Travel Without Limits Now Includes Accessible Travel
01686 630572 March – July & Sept – Nov. or Mon – Sat 9am – 5pm Sun 10am – 4pm 07780 965737 t. 01686 640475 w. www.kingsnurseries.uk [email protected] e. [email protected]
Diamond Services
Domestic Duties Cleaning Shopping/Trips Companionship
Very friendly, reliable person Confidentiality guaranteed. 15 mile radius of Manafon.
For your requirements please Contact Diane on: Mobile 07981705974 Or 01686 650586.
Cadwallader & Co. LLP
Chartered Accountants & Business Advisors Berriew Community Centre Agents for
Yorkshire Building Society Available for hire: Eagle House Evenings – Weekends – School Holidays 25 Severn Street
Classes Meetings Parties Weddings Welshpool Powys Call Janet on 01686 640681 SY21 7AD
to check availability and book Tel: 01938 552625 Email: [email protected]
Alun Roberts WELSHPOOL HARDWARE & D.I.Y. Car Sales (Next to Sainsburys) Open 7 days Any make of New & Quality Used Cars supplied Caravan spares and Accessories.
The Old Hall AMAZING PRICES ON: Tregynon Electrical – Plumbing – Ironmongery – Tools Newtown Powys Timber – Paint – Wallpaper Key cutting and much more… Tel: 01686 650450
Visit our UPSTAIRS DEPARTMENT Email: [email protected] Wide Range of Household Goods.
web:alunrobertscarsales.co.uk No.1 Severn Stars Road, Welshpool.
Tel: 01938 555540.
ROB BURROWS
MONUMENTAL MASONS GREEN LANE Nr. BERRIEW GARDEN CARE.
Finest Quality Memorials Mowing, strimming, Additional Inscriptions, Renovations, hedge cutting and Cremation Plaques & House Signs general garden For Free Colour Brochure maintenance. Or Appointment Please call: 073875 79556 Tel. Will on: Or shop: 01743 272729 07792571717 or 01686 630428.
H.V. BOWEN & SONS www.hvbowen.co.uk
We are a friendly and reliable
electrical firm based in
Bishops Castle, covering
Shropshire and Powys. We
carry out work from simple
lighting and power, to larger
contracts and bespoke lighting
installations. Please call or
email for a no obligation
estimate.
davetaylorelectrical@
gmail.com / 07814 707 100.
Domestic, commercial,
agricultural & industrial work.
Qualified & OLEV registered
for EV charge point
installations for the domestic
and workplace schemes.
NIC approved inspector &
installer of Domestic
For all Fuel Supplies: Ventilation.
Experienced in fault finding &
rectification.
“Landlord checks”- Electrical Heating oil (Kerosene), Installation Condition Reports. Red & White Diesel
Phone for a Quote: T: 01686 650242
PHIL GITTINS PRIVATE PA & HOME CARE WINDOW CLEANING SERVICES EXPERIENCED, INSURED & DBS CHECKED SELF EMPLOYED PRIVATE CARER FRIENDLY AND FAIR SERVICE FOR RESPITE SIT IN & PERSONAL ASSISTANT WORK TAILORED TO YOUR NEEDS. Ring, email or text for a REGULAR CONTRACTED HOURS OR ONE OFF BOOKINGS AVAILABLE. free no obligation CONFIDENTIALITY ASSURED. quote
REFERENCES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST. Tel: 01938 580809 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION Mob: 07870 462088 CONTACT AMANDA Email: [email protected] TEL: 07738674039
DRM Electrical Services
City and Guilds level 3 qualified. 10 years experience.
All works undertaken. Test and inspection. For more info contact Dennis
By email: [email protected]
Or phone H: 01686 650790 M: 07508155569
ROSEMARY ROGERS MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE TUITION
I am an experienced teacher, offering tuition in MATHEMATICS KS3, GCSE, GCE AS/A2
PHYSICS KS3, GCSE, GCE AS/A2 CHEMISTRY KS3, GCSE
I work with students of all abilities and specialise in working with students with low confidence and/or additional learning needs.
Phone: 01686 640611 or email: [email protected] Find me on Facebook: Rosemary Rogers Tuition
Border Tree Consultants & Contractors DIY HELP AT YOUR SERVICE GEORGE STOKES Fronheulog, Painting & Decorating
Hirnant, Penybontfawr General Maintenance Window Cleaning Oswestry. SY10 0HR. Gutter Clearing etc. Home Tel: 01691 870300 Mobile: 07811 320982 NO CALL OUT FEE
Email: [email protected] Competitive hourly rate
TREES LOPPED, FELLED, PRUNED, BRACED, Richard Luker SHAPED TO BRITISH STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS Tel:07771258626 Or 01686 640566 Difficult Trees a Speciality [email protected]