2:15pm Thursday 18th February 2010
TRAINS - Campaigners for improved train services on the line through Knighton and the Marches want the views of local users – and potential new passengers – on a possible new timetable. The scenic Heart of Wales line serves Llangunllo, Knucklas, Kinghton and Bucknell on its 121-mile journey from Shrewsbury to Swansea.
But it currently has only four trains each way on Mondays to Saturdays, and just two on Sundays. And the Heart of Wales Line Forum believes many of these are poorly timed for visitors, commuters, students and shoppers to take full advantage of the route, which also calls at Llandrindod Wells and Llandovery. It is looking to boost the business case for support from the Welsh Assembly Government for one extra train each way, every day. So far, work has shown a possible business case for a third train service on Sundays, with a relatively low subsidy required from WAG and subject to detailed arrangements within the rail industry. However, the appraisal has also revealed that justifying the fifth train service on weekdays and Saturdays is “more challenging”, as the costs involved are significantly greater.
“We need to identify local benefits for inclusion in the business case to maximise the opportunity of securing WAG support,” said the forum. It has now placed the suggested new train times and a questionnaire on its website at heart-of-wales.co.uk.
SUNDAY CHURCH SERVICES - St Edward’s: 9.30am morning worship, Fay Exworth-Dent. St David’s, Whitton: 9.30am Holy Communion, Rev Christopher Buckley. St Andrew’s, Norton: 11am Holy Communion, Rev Christopher Buckley. Knighton Baptist: 11am, Rev Maggie Rich, including Communion. Knighton Methodist: 11am led by the church worship group.
Knighton Catholic Church: 11am Holy Mass.
FLICKS IN THE STICKS - The first of three pilot Flicks in the Sticks films will be shown at Knighton Community Centre tomorrow (Friday), starting at 7.30pm. The film is The Reader (certificate 15). The centre needs support for this to continue. So far the following are willing to help with chairs and selling tickets and refreshments: Bev Lloyd, Jane Corley, Karen and Chris Plant, Do Phillips, Penny Nicholson.
The centre committee could do with some more muscles for putting out chairs and putting them away after the show. Anyone willing to help, please come by at 6.30pm.
DAMAGE TO MINIBUS - It is believed that last Thursday evening (February 11) vandals caused damage to the rear of a red minibus parked in the Enterprise Park industrial estate to the rear of the Pontfaen estate in Knighton.
The rear window appears to have been smashed by someone throwing a small object at it. The unknown culprit(s) also wrote two offensive words on the damaged window and rear number plate.
As a result of the nature of this offence it is believed that it may have been caused by youngsters. If you live in the Pontfaen estate overlooking this scene, were walking your dog in the area at this time, or have any information whatsoever that might identify those responsible, you are urged to contact your local police on the non-emergency number of 101, by dialling 01267 222020 or by contacting Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. Local police can also be contacted via knightonnpt@dyfed-powys.pnn.
police.uk VEHICLE DAMAGE - Overnight last Friday two vehicles were attacked whilst parked alongside each other in West Street, Knighton. One vehicle was a silver Mini and the other a black Vauxhall Astra and both vehicles were owned by a couple living locally. All four tyres on each vehicle had been punctured by a sharp slim implement, possibly a knife, although no other vehicle parked nearby was touched.
“Unfortunately it would appear that these two vehicles have been deliberately targeted as the culprit(s) has taken the time and effort to damage every single tyre on these two vehicles,”
said a police spokesman.
If you live in premises overlooking West Street, were out socialising locally between the relevant times or have any information that might identify those responsible, contact PC Bill Cowan on the non-emergency number of 101, by dialling 01267 222020 or by contacting Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. Alternatively, email bill.cowan@dyfed-powys.pnn.
police.uk.
PRESIDENT’S NIGHT - Knighton Show and Carnival’s annual president’s night to raise money for the show is on Saturday at Knighton Community Centre. The glitzy black-tie event with live music by Cartesian will be from 7pm till late. Admission is by ticket only, £25 each, available from the clock tower tea shop, CCF, Gwythers or by ringing president Mal Price on 01547 520204 or 01547 528441.
FUN RUN PROFITS - Profits from the run have been handed over. Lynda Wood, Chris Branford, Jo Packham and Myra Priday with the help of John Morgan and David Morgan plus others, organised Knighton’s first sponsored fun run on the last Sunday before Christmas. All the money has now come in and the four ladies have presented the money to three local charities – Knighton First Responders, Knighton Show and Carnival and Wales Air Ambulance. Chris Branford, one of the organisers, thanked everyone who had taken part and helped them on the day. The event raised £960.45 and each charity received £320.15. This year’s event is already booked and will take place on the last Sunday before Christmas. Andy Price Knighton Show and Carnival secretary, first responder Adie Preece and Neil Lewis, paramedic with the Wales Air Ambulance, accepted the money and thanked the four women for all their hard work.
DAY CENTRE HELP - Knighton Hospital and Community League of Friends has donated £895 to East Radnor Day Centre in Presteigne for a portable folding couch.This is required to help the carers assist their service users in a safe and practical manner.
The group has also donated £5,000 to the ongoing transport fund as the centre will shortly need to replace one of its minibuses. Since the year 2000 the league, in its support of Knighton Hospital and Cottage View Residential Home, has spent more than £250,000 on the purchase of equipment and furnishings and the redevelopment of the physiotherapy and administration areas. It has also given financial support to the district nurse team, Knighton First Responders, Knighton Community Support Project, the podiatry team, East Radnor Day Centre, Chronically Sick Children in Powys and East Radnor and Borders Health Focus Group.
COMMUNITY WELCOME SCHEME - Ten Green Bottles has received a grant from the Powys Regeneration Partnership grants programme Community Welcome Scheme, managed by Powys County Council tourism section. The Community Welcome Scheme is one of a series of 16 Rural Development Plan projects, which aims to assist local communities, town and community councils and social enterprises with small-scale community based tourism projects. The grant has enabled Ten Green Bottles to build a shop area within the New Radnor workshop and training centre which will help promote the range of products made from recycled glass and textiles.
The shop will aid the company to become a sustainable enterprise, creating new jobs. This project is partfunded through the Rural Development Plan for 2007-13 which is financed by the European Union and the Welsh Assembly Government.
COMMUNITY CENTRE GETS CASH - Knighton Community Centre management committee has just received £2,004.39. The money was raised at the Snowflake Ball held in the centre just before Christmas and includes £420 match funding from Barclays after bank counter manager Jo Lloyd raised the same amount by doing the raffle on the night. The event was organised by Dee Naylor and her helpers and over 200 people attended.
BINGO - A bingo night will be held at the church hall, Knighton on Saturday.
Doors open 6.30pm with eyes down 7pm. The event will be in aid of St Edward’s Church restoration fund.
David Minton will be the caller.
COFFEE MORNING - At the Valentine’s coffee morning held in the church hall recently, £260 was made in aid of St Edward’s church. Raffle winners were Joyce Riley, Peggy Sexton, Lyn Heakin, Edith Conway Lilian Bright Pauline Parker and Brenda Aspley. On behalf of the churchwardens, Jean Price thanked everyone for their support.
BOWLING CLUB - The ladies of Knighton Bowling Club have held another of their fortnightly whist drives.
Ladies’ winners were Doreen Bowen, Phil Ammonds, Joyce Vale and the booby prize was won by Rose Farmer.
Winning men were R A Jones, Haydn Jones and Ivor Jones and the booby prize winner was Margaret Groves.
The longest sitter was Sue Price. MC for the evening was Shirley Moorhouse, the prizes were presented by Marjorie Bufton and thanks were given by Linda Parker MBE. Raffle winners were Alan Brick, Mary Jane Rogers and Dorothy Edwards.
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