BERRIEW NEWSLETTER
Photograph by Lee Kendall.
Number390 MARCH 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
DO YOU NEED HELP TO GET TO YOUR VACCINATION APPOINTMENT?
North Montgomeryshire Volunteer Centre is organising transport for elderly and vulnerable people to attend their vaccination appointments. Drivers will be vetted, vaccinated, will wear masks and carry ID. Unless you cannot wear a mask for health reasons you'll need to wear one too, and you'll be asked to sit in the back. Please be absolutely certain who you're getting in a car with! The same driver will drive you home and stay with you if needed at the vaccination centre. To ask for transport help, please contact Sharon or Mel on 01938 554484. Phone lines are open Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 09:30am-1:30pm. At other times please either leave a message with your name, phone number and the date, time and location of your appointment. You can also email [email protected]
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
St. Beuno’s Church Berriew
We’re still unable to hold services in Church, but it’s good to hear of so many people getting vaccinated. We’re hoping the successful vaccination rollout will enable us to start in church services again soon.
As we are unable to gather in person we have put together a package of on-line Lent course options. Details are below, please have a look and choose whichever you think will work best for you. All of the groups started in the first full week of Lent (ie. week beginning 22nd Feb) and will be 6 sessions long, and all of them will be using Zoom, but you’re still welcome to join even if you’ve missed the first session.
Zoom is very accessible because you don’t have to download it onto your computer to use it and you can also access it by telephone. It’s interactive too, so you can join in with the conversations, which is great for catching up with people you can’t see at the moment as well as for joining in with discussion.
You will need to let us know which group you want to join to get the link for the meetings. Here are your options:
Monday evenings at 19.30 ‘Start!’ - Discovering Christianity in small group sessions. Start! is a down-to-earth course to help today’s men and women discover the Christian faith in a small-group setting. The course will be run via ZOOM with PowerPoints. Participants get a workbook to record responses in. Contact Alexis (01686 641992) for more details or to ask for the link.
Tuesday evenings at 19.30 ‘Pilgrimage’ – Journeying with God and each other. An existing weekly house group extends a warm welcome to anyone who would like to join with them virtually, to travel together exploring the idea of pilgrimage. Contact Alexis (01686 641992) for more details or to ask for the link.
Wednesday morning at 10.00 ‘Give God an hour’ – a beginner’s guide to discipleship. Jesus didn’t call people to believe in him, he called us to follow him. But what does it mean to be a disciple of Christ?’ We’ll be exploring passages of the gospels together to find out. Contact Steve (01938 553164) for more details or to ask for the link.
Wednesday evenings at 19.30 ‘Caring for Creation’ – responding to the threats to our environment. The various Churches of Welshpool extend a warm welcome to anyone who would like to join with them virtually for what Church Times calls, “an informative course… which digs deeper into issues, and is particularly good at calling out misplaced Christian attitudes”, Contact Steve (01938 553164) for more details or to ask for the link. Thursday evenings at 19.30 ‘Give God an hour’ – a beginner’s guide to discipleship. Jesus didn’t call people to believe in him, he called us to follow him. But what does it mean to be a disciple of Christ?’ We’ll be exploring passages of the gospels together to find out. Contact Steve (01938 553164) for more details or to ask for the link.
Best wishes Caroline
Rev Caroline Rhodes Vicar of Berriew, Buttington, Fron, Guilsfield, and Pantyffridd. [email protected]
Refail Presbyterian Chapel 2021 Services every Sunday at 10.0 am unless otherwise stated. The Chapel closed for services during January and due to the continuing situation with Covid 19 will remain closed for services during February. 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 The Chapel will resume services again in March unless instructed otherwise by the Presbytery. March 7th Communion service 14th Dr. E. Jobling 21st Pastor J.Smith 28th TBA. April 4th Easter Sunday. Please note the programme may change due to circumstances. We remember Mr. Carlisle Scott who died on February 4th. He was an elder of the Chapel and pulpit secretary and regularly presided over the services. He will be very sadly missed by all the members. Our thoughts and prayers are with Eirwien and family at this very sad time. Mrs. Hall 01686 668085
St John’s Church. Fron
Further to the photograph in last month’s Newsletter of the group taken outside Fron Church , Ursula’s daughter Margaret has contacted me, ( via Elwyn ) to tell me the photograph was taken when Mr Arthur Douglas, Ursula’s father donated the blue carpet in the chancel in memory of his wife, Ursula Douglas in 1958. Margaret also told me that she and her grandfather had painted the railings around the church and planted many daffodils and snowdrops in his wife’s memory. Mr and Mrs Arthur Douglas kept the Talbot Inn in Berriew many years ago. Ursula and her husband Emrys lived at Severn Villa, Fron for many years and Ursula and her family played a prominent part in the life of the Fron Church and Community. Helen B
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
Hello everyone,
As I write, mid-February, for the March edition, we are still in the grip of winter but willing Spring to emerge upon us at its earliest opportunity. The Chapel remains temporarily closed due to Covid, something we could not have predicted six months ago, and so we are exploring different ways to worship with our home worship sheets and more recently, experimenting with Zoom and the possibilities that opens up for us. Meeting via the Zoom platform is a new learning process for most of us at Pentre Llifior and as we become more familiar with and confident using it, we hope to be able to open up this avenue for others who may like to join us for a virtual coffee morning, Bacon Buddies (you’ll have to cook your own of course) and worship. For the time being, as has become the norm, our home worship sheets are available for all and these can be accessed each week via our Circuit website. Please go to:- www.whbmethodists.org.uk and click on “latest news”. This will display the sheet for the current week with the contributors name at the top of the page. Please do feel free to enjoy using these.
Even though Spring is around the corner, my 6am morning walks are still taking place in the dark at the moment. During these, I very often hear the sound of the countryside’s nocturnal animals as they return to their homes from their nigh-time forays. One of the regular sounds is that of a couple of owls having a “conversation”. The first lets out a rather low, deep hoot then, after a short delay, the second will respond with a much higher pitched hoot. I suspect the first is more elderly than the second, perhaps an “old timer” checking that the younger is home safe or maybe offering advice. They live in different copses, separated by several fields, and the “conversation” goes on, being repeated 3 or 4 times before falling silent.
Listening to this brings to mind the story of the calling of Samuel in the Old Testament (1 Samuel ch. 3). Samuel believes that it is Eli, the priest, calling him and goes to him answering “I heard you call, here I am”. This happens three times before the elderly Eli realises that it is actually God who is calling Samuel. When he does, he instructs Samuel to respond to the next call by saying “Speak God. I am your servant, ready to listen”. (The Message – 1 Sam ch.3 v.9). Samuel does as Eli advises, follows God’s instructions and goes on to be one of the great prophets and leaders of the Israelite nation.
Very often in life we feel pulled towards acting in a particular way. It might be that we donate to a charity (money or time); take part in challenging social injustice; help a vulnerable person; offer a listening ear; perform a complete random act of kindness for a stranger or many other numerous humanitarian acts. Could this be God "calling" us but we, like Samuel, don’t recognise it? If it is, are we willing to listen and serve? I’ll maybe leave that thought with you to ponder and, until next time, pray that you all keep safe and well until we can physically meet again.
Take care all Mandy
Thought for the month “Many folks want to serve God, but only as advisers”
Contacts: Andrew Mathieson tel: 01938 555376 or Mandy email: [email protected]
Rev. Richard Antony Richards Below is a photograph of the Rev. R.A. Richards, the last Resident Curate at the Fron Church, Garthmyl. He christened me, together with the late George and Morris Rogers, uncle and father of Gordon Rogers, in January 1935. That same year he left to become Vicar of Llanllugan and later Rector of Llangadfan. He died in 1956 aged 71 years and is buried in Llangadfan churchyard. During his stay at the Fron he lodged with my great great aunt Miss. J.E. Davies at Glandwr. Before he was ordained he taught Latin at the Old Welshpool Grammar School for a number of years.
Sent to us by Peter Watkin.
Pantyffridd Community Defibrillator Fundraiser.
A huge thank you to everyone who purchased a Xmas door wreath or donated to the Pantyffridd Community defibrillator fundraiser. A total of £1063 was raised - which exceeded all expectations. We have also secured separate funding for a defibrillator and cabinet (more details to follow) and are now in discussions regards the electric and installation. Once in situ, I will be organising train- ing as Covid allows. A big thank you to the community of Pantyffridd for donating foliage from their gardens and a par- ticular thank you to Sandra Bosworth who helped me with the making of the wreaths and Beryl Robert’s for sales and delivery- this would not have been possible without them and thank you to all those who supported such a great cause.
Jan Lawrence.
2021 BOWLING SEASON Covid 19 notwithstanding we intend to carry on as normally as possible with our preparations for the 2021 season, in the hope that we can start bowling outdoor at some point. The BBC Committee is ‘Zoom’ meeting regularly to review the situation in line with the latest Welsh Gov’t. guidelines and will update the membership of the 2019/20 seasons as and when there are key developments. This will be by either email or post, ( please send John Schofield ( see contact details below ) your email address if you haven’t already done so ), and also via Facebook and the Berriew Newsletter.
MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL 2021 Normally we would be asking previous members to renew at this time. In line with the above statement this is under regular review. All of those members who paid for membership in 2020 will have their membership carried forward without increase, until such time as we can resume.
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 FREE 12 months 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.
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’ JANUARY 2021 DRAW WINNERS 1st place - £62.00 – Pete Jackson ( yippee ) 2nd place - £26.50 – Ferol Richards 3rd place - £15.50 – Herbie Emberton
THE NEXT 100 ‘CLUB’ STARTS IN MAY 2021 Good luck and thank you to all of the members and friends of the Club who paid only £10.00 for 6 months membership of the current monthly draw. If you want to be included in the next ‘100 CLUB,’ just send your name and address details to: Nerys Lewis, 8, Canal Close, Newtown, Powys, SY16 2HG. or 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]
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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 the Andrew Logan Museum of Sculpture for their donation. Mrs. P. Hall Treasurer.
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.
Memories – Sent in to us by Glenis Evans
Memories of lunch celebrations at Lakeside for Brenda Leach’s 90th Birthday. L-R: Megan, Barbara, Eileen, Joyce, Brenda, Janet, Glenis, Joyce.
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.
Berriew Show 200 Club Results.
Sept. 2020 1st. 2 Sallyann Rogers, 2nd. 87 Wayne Jones, 3rd. 106 Berriew YFC.
Oct. 2020 1st 12 Clare Evans, 2nd. 7 Joyce Harrison, 3rd. 90 Clive Jerman
Nov. 2020 1st 119 Jo Dawson, 2nd 50 Eirian Jones, 3rd 114 John Roberts
Dec. 2020 1st 182 Gareth Jones, 2nd 184 Jodie Roberts, 3rd 36 Jac Yewdall
Jan. 2021 1st 132 Gill Evans, 2nd 13 Elin Yewdall, 3rd 35 Frances Hughes
Feb. 2021 1st 85 Rod Bond, 2nd 157 Heather Lawton, 3rd 120 Steven Jones
ADDERS
Last June a Berriew resident was admitted to hospital after being bitten by an Adder. A number of local and national newspapers published her story.
Despite it being reported that many people from Berriew had seen Adders, the fact that Adders were present in the area was quite a surprise to many ecologists and conservationists.
The Adder is one of three native snake species in the UK, the other two being the Grass snake, which is relatively common in mid Wales and the Smooth snake which only occurs in a few sites in Southern England. Adders are most often found on heaths, moors and coastal areas. However, their secretive nature and cryptic markings means they often go completely unnoticed. More often than not they will hear you coming and will move away before you see them. They are very shy animals that rarely enter gardens.
Adders used to be found throughout Britain (except Ireland), from the south coast of England to the far north of Scotland. Their range even extends into the Arctic Circle. However, Adders are particularly scarce in middle England and although present in several parts of Wales there are very few recorded populations in Montgomeryshire. Adders are now facing a very serious decline in numbers across the whole of the UK. One study found Adder numbers had declined at 90% of sites where they were known to be present and it is thought that they could all but disappear from the UK countryside by 2032. Their decline is largely due to human influences including climate change, habitat loss, unsuitable habitat management, persecution and predation by released pheasants. Natural predators include badgers, hedgehogs and birds of prey, especially buzzards.
Adders are protected by law in Great Britain. It is illegal to kill or injure adders.
Identification Adders are easily recognised by their dark, continuous 'zig-zag' stripe going along their back. The background colour is either grey-white in the males or brown in the females. Completely black Ad- ders do occasionally occur. Adders can grow to around 60cm (2ft) in length and have a stockier appearance than most snakes.
Despite the Adders unique markings, people frequently mistake Grass snakes and sometimes even Slow worms for Adders. Adder bites The Adder is the UK’s only venomous snake. They are not typically aggressive, preferring to escape into undergrowth rather than face confrontation. Compared to other venomous snakes their venom is not particularly potent. It is used to immobilise small, fast moving prey, such as mice, voles and lizards. Adder bites to humans or dogs are relatively uncommon. Each year there are millions of visits to areas where Adders occur, yet there are only around 50-100 adder bites to people per year and around 100 reports of bites to dogs. Bites to people and dogs are a defence mechanism used when threatened and typically happens when an Adder is picked up, or a person treads on, or puts their hand close to the snake. Many Adder defensive bites are “dry” with no venom being injected. Whilst it’s true that Adder bites are potentially very serious, about 70% of people that are bitten have no or only negligible symptoms such as some pain or swelling around the bite, but as with insect bites and bee stings, some people can still have a bad reaction to a bite. There are cases in which people assume they have just been scratched by a thorn or similar and it turns out to be an adder bite. Treatment of bites is readily available for people and pets and rarely requires anti-venom with pain killers, anti-histamine and tetanus usually being the preferred treatment. In most cases there is full recovery within a month. However, Adder bites should never be under-estimated. In a small proportion of cases, Adder bites can lead to severe effects requiring extensive hospital treatment. Human fatalities are exceptionally rare. There have been14 recorded human deaths from Adder bites in the UK since 1876, the last being in 1975. Never attempt to handle Adders. Adders will normally retreat into the vegetation when they sense people approaching but if you see one on a path, simply walk around it leaving plenty of space, or if that’s not possible to do safely, find another route. Make sure that children under your supervi- sion know not to try to catch snakes. The fear of snakes is one of the most common and intense fears in the world, and Adders get a pretty negative coverage in the press in the UK, but with an understanding of the facts, people and Adders can co-exist happily. Adders are also an important indicator species. If they are in decline, this means that many other species that depend on the same habitats are likely to be suffering too.
If you have seen Adders in and around Berriew, or other parts of mid-Wales please contact me so that we can build a more accurate record of where these, mis-understood, secretive and beautiful animals live. Barry Kemp : [email protected]. 01686 669865
N.B. If Charlotte Brown sees this article, Barry Kemp would like to speak with you if possible about the incident that happened last year.
Adder Grass Snake
Slow worm
Gardens Open For Charity March & April 2021
Despite the very wet weather in January and the cold start to February, Spring is definitely on its way. The days are noticeably longer and the birds are finding their voices first thing in the morning. As I walked around a very frosty garden this morning it was lovely to see buds on the fruit bushes and autumn sown broad beans doing well under the cloche. Since my last article we have successfully re-homed our hens. The old stables where they were living are in dire need of restoration and we have finally found someone who can repair them sensitively, keeping some of the old features. We are missing the fresh eggs but it is good not having to hen proof seedlings, greenhouses and the poly tunnel.
Currently our gardens in Wales are not able to open so Oak Cottage in Welshpool has had to cancel their open days in March and April. A number of our gardens should be open in Powys in April but of course at the moment we do not know if that will be possible. Up to date information can be found on our website ngs.org.uk
However, a date for your diary is March 2nd when Simon and Simon from Hurdley Hall in Churchstoke will be giving an online talk entitled ‘Twenty Years with Twenty Acres’. I’m sure many of you will have visited this beautiful garden and they describe how this garden evolved over the years. You can book online and it will be recorded so if you missed it you can watch it at a later date. Again, just go to the website and look for online talks.
The National Garden Scheme has been working hard to find new ways to raise funds while ever gardens are not able to open in most areas. Virtual visits and online talks are just some of the ways in which the scheme has continued to generate income. Despite all the difficulties faced by visitors and garden owners alike, a massive £2.88 million was raised last year. Our core beneficiaries include Macmillan Cancer Support, Marie Curie, Hospice UK and The Queen’s Nursing Institute. These charities like many others have suffered greatly during the pandemic and so were extremely grateful for the support they received from both real and virtual garden visitors last year.
If you would like to join our team of volunteers here in North Powys, we are currently looking for someone who could help with our social media pages. If you would like further information please do contact Susan Paynton our County Organiser on 01686 650531 or at [email protected]
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.
CROSSWORD
February Crossword Solution
WORDSEARCH - TREES
ALDER, BEECH, BIRCH, CEDAR, CHERRY, CHESTNUT, CYPRESS, LARCH, MAPLE, OLIVE, PALM, PEACH, PEAR, PINE, PLUM, POPLAR, REDWOOD, SPRUCE, SYCAMORE, VIBURNUM, WALNUT, WILLOW.
Editor’s Postscript
We send our condolences to Mrs. Eirwien Scott and family after Mr. Carlisle Scott sadly passed away earlier this month.
As most of you know we should be having our Annual Newsletter Fundraiser in April – it is booked at the Community Centre for Saturday 17th April. However at present I can’t see restrictions easing enough by this time to be able to hold it and this will be the 2nd one we have had to cancel. An announcement will be made in the April Newsletter.
The closing date for the April Newsletter is Wednesday 17th March and it will be published on Friday 26th March.
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. Thank you to Lee Kendall for allowing the use one of his photographs for the front cover this month.
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]
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
Funeral Services We Stock Cards for all Salop Road Septic Tanks Occasions Welshpool Emptied
150 Foot Reach Welsh Crafts, Gifts, Private Chapel Maximum Toys and Fancy Goods Funerals Personally Books for Children Conducted Licenced Stationary Tel: 01938 810657 Reasonable Rates Second Hand Books Or Te: 01686 640298 01938 559256 Tel: 01686 640615 Mob: 07971041429
ADAM PUTSON LANDSCAPES Grahams Garage Complete Garage Service Grounds Maintenance – Tree Surgery – Landscaping Including: MOT*Servicing*Repairs Fully qualified and insured Diagnostics Body work*Insurance Work adamputsonarboriculture.co.uk Air Conditioning*Tyres Courtesy Car Available [email protected] Fully qualified Technicians Best Quality Service Given All Work Guaranteed Call Adam (Hna Arb) for a free quotation. Caerhowel Montgomery 01588 513013 – 07866 178 797 Powys SY15 6HF Tel: 01686 668327
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
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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
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.
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