12:00pm Thursday 4th February 2010
SURGERY CLOSED - Wylcwm Street doctors’ surgery will be closed for training from 1pm on Tuesday until 8am on Wednesday. The nearest minor injuries departments are in Llandrindod Wells, Ludlow and Kington hospitals. Or ring 08444 068888 or the surgery on 01547 528523 where you will be given a contact number.
TOTS ASK DOG OWNERS FOR HELP - The leaders from the Knighton Children’s Centre took 20 three-yearolds for a short walk from Knighton Primary School where they are based to Rockes Meadow and the Dingle and back last week. When they got back to the centre a lot of children had dog mess on their shoes which had to be washed off by the leaders. Leader Lynsey Price said: “Some of the children were very upset and after a discussion with them they said they wanted to ask dog owners to clean their dogs’ mess up. The leaders and volunteers also find it dangerous because we are always watching out for cars to ensure the children’s safety but now find we are having to look out for dog mess too.” One of the children, Jack, said: “I had to take my shoes off because I had dirty poo on them and it made me feel sick.” All the children agreed to ask owners to carry a bag and pick up the poo. Rockes Meadow and the Dingle are not the only areas in the town where there is a lot of dog mess on the pavements. The children said there was also a problem in Church Road, The Ffrydd, The Cwm, Radnor Drive, Ffronhir and Station Road. Sue Jones, acting headteacher of Knighton Primary School, said: “There are children coming into school regularly with dog mess on their shoes.
Many areas in the school are carpeted and used for seating during story times, group discussions and tasks.
The cleaners do a fantastic job but we as a school cannot ensure that the carpets are free of dog mess. We are teaching children to be responsible in all areas of life and are disappointed that some adults are not responsible pet owners.”
SHELTER BOXES - Knighton and District Rotary Club, working with St Edward’s Church and other voluntary groups, has sent two shelter boxes to Haiti. The boxes, a scheme initiated by Rotary, contain a ten-person tent, a children’s pack containing drawing books, crayons and pens, thermal blankets and insulated ground sheets, and a basic tool kit containing a hammer, axe, saw, trenching shovel, hoe head, pliers and wire cutters These items enable people to improve their immediate environment by chopping firewood or digging a latrine for example, then when possible start repairing or rebuilding the home they were forced to leave. The box itself is lightweight and waterproof and has been used for a variety of purposes in the past – from water and food storage containers to a cot for a newly born baby. A key piece in every box is either a wood burning or multi-fuel stove that can burn anything from diesel to old paint. This provides the heart of the new home where water is boiled, food is cooked and families congregate. In addition there are pans, utensils, bowls, mugs and water storage containers.
For more information about Knighton and District Rotary Club visit knighton.rotary1150.org.
CHURCH SERVICES FOR FEBRUARY 7 - St Edward’s, Knighton: 9.30am Morning Worship with Fay Exworth-Dent. St David’s, Whitton: Holy Communion with Rev Christopher Buckley. St Andrew’s, Norton: 11am Holy Communion with Rev Christopher Buckley. St Michael’s and All Angels’, Cascob: 3pm, Holy Communion with Rev Christopher Buckley. Knighton Baptist: 11am with Rev Maggie Rich.
Knighton Methodist: 11am Holy Communion led by Rev Pauline Long.
Knighton Catholic: Holy Mass, 11am.
MUSIC CONCERT - On Sunday at 3pm, in the church hall, Knighton there will be a concert by eight talented young musicians. A performer from the concert will be chosen to represent the Knighton and District Rotary Club area and will go on to the next round of the young musicians competition. Entry £5 on the door.
TABLE SALE - There will be a tabletop sale and coffee morning at the church hall, Knighton, on February 13, from 10.30am to noon. To book a table at £5 each, phone 01547 520061 or 528260.
TEME VALLEY GARDENERS CLUB - The next meeting will be on Monday at 7.30pm in Knucklas Community Centre. The speaker for the evening will be Nick Coull on the subject of running the family nursery at Bucknell.
Non-members are welcome.
NORTON SUPPER - A progressive supper held at Norton raised £805.41 towards Norton Show funds. The money will be put towards insurance, first aid cover and hire or purchase of equipment. The supper started when 14 people invited guests to their homes for a starter and main course and then progressed to the Norton Manor Hotel for dessert and coffee. The event was organised by Brenda Mansfield and Chris Ruby who thanked the 14 hosts and their 96 guests for all their help and support on behalf of the Norton Show Committee. Chris Ruby said: “This was better than last year and proved to be a great social event”.
Norton Show will be held on August 21.
There will be a fun ride to raise money for the show on May 3, starting from Norton Manor Park.
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