Presteigne

KEEP FIT – Carol Bowen is taking keep fit classes for the over-50s every Tuesday at the Royal British Legion club from 6.30pm to 7.30pm. The classes cost £3 per person. Why not pop along and keep fit while having fun and meeting others. Please bring a drink and wear suitable loose clothing.

SERVICES – Kinsham church at 9.30am, St Andrew’s church at 11am.

CRICKET CLUB – The cricket club recently held the annual Easter bingo at the British Legion and raised more than £550 for club funds. A big thank you to everyone who attended or gave prizes, especially Liz Trayor, the club’s president, for all her hard work. There is a nets practice session organised at Bridge Street in Leominster on Tuesday, April 28, from 7pm to 9pm. All present players and anyone interested in joining the club are urged to attend.

The new season kicks off on Saturday, May 2, away at Hay, with the first home game scheduled for Saturday, May 9, at Broadaxe at 2pm. Anyone wishing to sponsor a company name on the team shirts for the season can do so for £50 or a match day ball can be sponsored for £20. Details about this can be obtained from club secretary Tom Ammonds on 07799 268007. There is a quiz on Thursday, May 21, at the Royal British Legion Club at 7.30pm. Teams of four, £8 per team. To enter, contact Tom on the above number.

FOOTBALL MATCH – Presteigne over-35s played their Kington counterparts at Kington last Saturday in front of a bumper crowd on a lovely spring evening. Kington came out victors by three goals to one but the best goal came from Presteigne's Glen Tyler, with a 25-yard free kick. Nineteen ex-players turned out against a much younger Kington side, who had played together before, so the scoreline was a credit to the Presteigne players. The eagerly awaited return match will take place at Presteigne’s Llanandras Park on Sunday, May 24, at the fun day, which will also include the reserve side in the Presteigne Nurse charity cup final.

COFFEE MORNING – The Evergreen Club recently held a coffee morning in aid of the Air Ambulance and raised £217.10. They would like to thank everyone who supported the event. THANK YOU – David and Helen Weale would like to thank everyone who attended their recent prize bingo in aid of the bowling club. A good time was had by all.

FUN RIDE – There is a fun horse ride in Norton on Bank Holiday Monday, May 4. The first horse will start at 10am with the last horse at 1pm. There is a choice of a six or 12-mile course and jumps will be available for the more competent riders. Refreshments will be available and rosettes will be issued to all participants. For more details, call 260023 or 07896 753208. All proceeds will go to Norton church.

FUN QUIZ – There is a fun quiz on Saturday at St Andrew’s church hall starting at 7.30pm. Tables of four cost £10 per table, which will include refreshments. To book a team or for more information, call 262751.

TALK – Renowned potter Jonathon Chiswell Jones is giving a talk on William Morris and the Arts and Craft movement tomorrow (Friday) at St Andrew’s Church hall from 7.30pm. Admission is £5 on the door, which will include an interval drink. He will also be exhibiting his work for sale in the church hall the following day, from 10am to 4pm. For more details, call 01547 560437. All proceeds will go to St Michael’s Church in Discoed.

RACE NIGHT – There is a race night at Titley Village Hall this Saturday from 7.30pm. Admission is £5, which will include a light ploughman’s. More details are available on 231745. All proceeds will go to Kington Horse Show and agricultural society.

CAMEO – The next meeting of Norton Cameo will take place on Wednesday, May 6, at St Andrew’s Hall at 2.30pm. The guest speaker is Ginger of Felindre, design and maker of fine hats. For further details, call 267245.

FUN DAY – The chamber of trade is holding its annual fun day at Wentes Meadow on Sunday, May 3, from 2pm. For further details, call 262108.

ARTS AND CRAFT – The monthly arts and crafts fair will take place at the Assembly Rooms on Saturday, May 2, from 9am to 3pm. Further details available from Rosamund on 260777.

GARDENING CLUB – The next meeting of Lingen Garden club will take place in Lingen Village Hall on Wednesday, May 5, at 7.30pm. This month Mike Morris will talk about Blanket Bogs. For more details, call 267828 or 260408.

MUSIC – Thomas Bailey, from Virginia, USA, will be singing this Saturday at New Radnor Community Hall from 7.30pm. He will be supported by Little Hoedown. Admission is £5 at the door and a bar will be provided. For further details, call 350407 or 01597 825390.

COMMUNITY CARS – Good news! As funding for the community car scheme is being subsidised by the community charity shop, there is a reduction in the charge to clients using the community cars for hospital appointments. The cost is now 20p per mile. Social trip charges will remain unchanged. For further details, call Lesley Woonton on 267961 or email admin@ presteignevbx.freeserve.co.uk WRITING SHORT STORIES – At the Assembly Rooms, Presteigne, on Wednesday, April 29, from 7pm to 9pm, a 10-week course run in association with University of Aberystwyth Lifelong Learning will start. Skills, techniques and constructive criticism in a friendly workshop atmosphere. Beginners welcome. The cost is £50 (£40 concs).

WRITING – Vive La Difference, Writing In Genre is the name of a course at the Assembly Rooms, Presteigne, starting on Thursday, April 30, and running from 10.30am to 12.30pm for 10 weeks. An introduction to writing in various fictional genres, including detective, horror, sci-fi and romance. Beginners welcome and the cost is £50 (£40 concs).

Please phone 07795 112431 or 01970 621580 to book and for more details.