Local Directory
COMMUNITY DIRECTORY
This Directory has been compiled to provide a comprehensive picture of what’s happening in and around the Communities First Bro Ddyfi area. The Directory includes groups, organisations and associations who make a contribution to community life, run by or for residents of this community.
Halls/Rooms for Hire
Town & Community Councils
Children & Families
Schools & Nurseries
Children & Young People’s Social & Activity Groups
Sports Clubs & Outdoor Activities
Health & Well-being
Music & Art
Hobbies & Interest
Social Groups
Community & Voluntary
Advice & Finance
Community Regeneration
Equipment for loan to Community Groups
Halls/Rooms for Hire
Aberhosan Community Centre
Contact: Anwen Evans Tel: 01654 702098
Cwmllinau Village Hall
Contact: Ann Williams Tel: 01650 511527
Derwenlas Community Centre
Contact: Megan Price Tel: 01654 702603
Glantwymyn Community Centre
Contact: Heather Williams Tel: 01650 511623
Llanbrynmair Community Centre
Contact: Ann/Gwyndaf Tel: 01650 521328
Machynlleth Care Centre
Contact: David Evans Tel: 01654 702252
Owain Glyndwr Centre
Contact: Henry Evans Tel: 01654 702214
Machynlleth Bowling Club
Contact: The Steward Tel: 01654 702628
CAMAD Training Room, Machynlleth
Contact: CAMAD Tel: 01654 700071
Y Plas, Machynlleth
Contact: Mel Biffin/Colin Wilde Tel: 01654 702571
Machynlleth Community Centre
Contact: Mel Biffin Tel: 01654 702571
Tŷ Melfed (ICC) Machynlleth
Contact: Isabell Lumley Tel: 01654 702607
Town & Community Councils
Machynlleth Town Council
Y Plas, Machynlleth,Powys,SY20 8RE
Clerk: Mr J H Parsons Tel: 01654 702571
Glantwymyn Community Council
Llwyn, Cemaes,Machynlleth,Powys, SY20 8AA
Clerk: Mr Stephen Tudor Tel: 01650 511238
Llanbrynmair Community Council
Drws y Cwm, LLanbrynmair, Powys, SY19 7DL
Clerk: Mr Meirion Jones Tel: 01650 521248
Cadfarch Community Council
Gwynfan, 11 Caemaenllwyd, Machynlleth,Powys, SY20 8HJ
Clerk: Mr Gwynfor Jones Tel: 01654 702592
Children & Families
Bro Ddyfi Integrated Children’s Centre
Integrated Children’s Centres consist of a network of organisations, which work with children (0-16 years) and their families. Their main aim is the co-ordination, integration and further development of services, focusing on 4 main areas of provision; Early Years Education, Childcare, Training andCommunity Development, and Open Access Play.
Contact: Helen Jones Tel: 07854 918033
Surestart
Sure Start provides support to families with children from before birth to four years. It includes practical help and support at home, parenting skill groups, parent and baby groups, courses with crèches, and much more.
Contact: Helen Jones Tel: 01654 705204
Play Montgomeryshire
Operating play and leisure activities for children and young people, with a range of abilities and needs, from birth to 19 years in the Montgomeryshire area.
Contact: Newtown Office Tel: 01686 626713
Schools & Nurseries
Glantwymyn Primary School
Primary School for children 4 -11 yrs.
Contact: Headteacher Tel: 01650 511394 E: office@glantwymyn.powys.sch.uk
Llanbrynmair Primary School
Primary School for children 4 -11 yrs.
Contact: Headteacher Tel: 01650 521339 E: admin@llanbrynmair.powys.sch.uk
Machynlleth Primary School
Primary School for children 4 -11 yrs.
Contact: Headteacher Tel: 01654 702386 E: office@machynlleth.powys.sch.uk
Bro Ddyfi High School, Machynlleth
High School for children 11 - 18 yrs (including Sixth Form).
Contact: Headteacher Tel: 01654 702012 E: ysgol.broddyfi@powys.gov.uk
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Cylchoedd Meithrin
The aim of the Cylch Meithrin is to promote the education and development of children from two years of age to school age. Children will be able to learn and socialise under the guidance of professional, qualified and dedicated staff. Welsh is the language of the cylch meithrin, but all children are welcomed to the cylch whether they speak Welsh or not. Every child is given the opportunity to learn a wide range of Welsh language skills.
Cylchoedd Ti a Fi (Parent & Toddler Group)
The aim of the cylch Ti a Fi is to offer parents and carers an
opportunity to enjoy playing with their children and socializing in an informal Welsh atmosphere. The cylch Ti a Fi provides activities which promotes child development from birth to school age. A great opportunity for parents and carers to meet in an informal atmosphere, to share experiences and socialize, and an opportunity for children to play and make friends.
W: www.mym.co.uk
Glantwymyn
Ti a Fi: Contact: Heulwen Williams Tel: 01650 511585
Ysgol Feithrin: Contact: Mererid Johnson Tel: 01654 702839
Llanbrynmair
Ti a Fi: Contact: Llinos Jones Tel: 01650 521593 or Sue Evans Tel: 01650 521212
Ysgol Feithrin: Contact: Margaret Morgan Tel: 01650 521416
Machynlleth
Ti a Fi: Contact: Carol Lewis Tel: 07904 374803
Ysgol Feithrin: Contact: Carol Lewis Tel: 07904 374803
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Machynlleth Community Children’s Project
Website: www.mccp.org.uk
Nursery
A full day bilingual nursery which offers a safe & secure play environment where children can develop to their full potential and be valued as individuals. Children aged 6 months to 4 years can attend. We are open 5days a week 8.30am - 5.30pm.
Contact: Emma Jones Tel: 01654 702933 E: nursery@mccp.org.uk
After School & Holiday Club
Machynlleth After School Club is situated at Ty Melfed, which is part of the Machynlleth primary school site. It has been set up to provide bilingual play and care for children aged 4 - 12. Children from all schools in the Bro Dyfi area are welcome to come to the club on a regular or occasional basis. The After School Club aims to provide children with the opportunity to play, have fun and explore new ideas and activities together in a safe environment. Children have the opportunity to choose their own activities and enjoy the company of other children from a wide age range.
Contact: Jade Malone Tel: 01654 702607/ 07964 254440 E: mccpltd@aol.co.uk
Children & Young People’s Social & Activity Groups
Brownies Llanbrynmair
Various activities for girls between 7 and 10 years.
Contact: Margaret Crofts Tel: 01650 521278
Brownies Machynlleth
Various activities for girls between 7 and 10 years.
Contact: Ann Rapley Tel: 01654 700059
Guides Llanbrynmair
Various activities for girls between 10 and 14 years.
Contact: Margaret Crofts Tel: 01650 521278
Guides Machynlleth
Various activities for girls between 10 and 14 years.
Contact: Heather Taylor Tel: 01654 703819
Woodcraft Folk in Wales
Organisation for young people in the community to organise and take part in community events etc for 6-16 year olds.
Contact: Rachel Munday Tel: 01970 624337
Machynlleth Army Cadet Force
A voluntary youth organisation sponsored by the Army, offering cadets aged 12 - 18 a wide range of military subjects, whilst providing an opportunity for challenge and fun.
Contact: Samantha Hughes Tel: 01654 700180
Cwmllinau & District Sunday School
Teaching children about the Bible and Jesus, and participate in public activities.
Contact: Heulwen Williams Tel: 01650 511585
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Youth Service
Machynlleth Youth Club
Various Activities (Age Group: 11 - 24 years)
Youth Forum
Various Activities (Age Group: 11 - 24 years)
Machynlleth Girls Project
Various Activities (Age Group: 11 - 24 years)
For more information on where and when the above groups meet, contact:
Cathy Evans Tel: 07821 259036
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Young Farmers Clubs
A rural youth movement who meet regularly for a varied programme of activities including competitions, sport, community work and socialising (Age Group: 10 - 25 years).
Local Clubs: Bro Ddyfi / Llanbrynmair & Carno
For more information on when and where the Clubs meet contact the Montgomeryshire YFC Office:
Nia Lloyd Tel: 01686 614028
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Sports Clubs & Outdoor Activities
Hurricanes - Junior Football
Football development for 6-16 year old.
Contact: Rhian Watt Tel: 01650 511476 / 07966 000775
Machynlleth Football Club
Weekly games and training during the season.
Contact: W Lloyd Williams Tel: 01654 702106
Corris Football Club
Football club for over 16s. Weekly games and training during the season.
Contact: Gareth Price Tel: 01654 761362
Machynlleth Rugby Club
Weekly games and training during the season.
Contact: Steve Nicholas Tel: 01654 702719
Machynlleth Badminton Club
Badminton training for age group 14+.
Contact: Glenys Hall Tel: 01654 702469
Machynlleth Netball Club
Netball training for age group 14+.
Contact: Glenys Hall Tel: 01654 702469
Yoga for All
Offering Yoga Classes at various locations throughout Bro Ddyfi (www.yogaibawb.org.uk)
Contact: Rachel Lilley Tel: 01654 781373 E: rachelyoga@tiscali.co.uk
Machynlleth Golf Club
Provide golfing facilities for locals and tourists of all ages.
Tel: 01654 702000
Dyfi Mountain Biking
Build and promote mountain biking trails around Machynlleth.
Contact: Dave Perrott Tel: 01650 511314
Cerist Triathlon
Developing/increasing triathlon skills.
Contact: John Williams Tel: 01654 702952
Health & Well-being
Mentro Allan (Venturing Out)
A four year programme to help people get outdoors and active through walking, cycling and other activities: targeting parents of young children, young people aged 11-25, and people with mental health difficulties. Contact: Teresa Walters Tel: 01654 703965 E: mentro.allan@ecodyfi.org.uk
Us Mach
Drop in centre for mental health sufferers and careers.
Wednesdays and Friday 2-4pm at the Care Centre.
Contact: Adrian Edwards Tel: 01654 700153
Parkinson’s Disease Support Group
Offering support to those suffering with Parkinson’s Disease and their carers and families.
Contact: Helen Hughes Tel: 01650 521233
Bron i’r Babi (BIBS)
Breastfeeding support and information for pregnant mums and families.
Contact: Sarah Childs Tel: 0845 4589220
Montgomershire Disability Forum
The aim of the Montgomeryshire Disability Forum is to become the voice of disabled people in Montgomeryshire and work with other disability or impairment specific groups throughout Powys as a strong county-wide network of disabled people. Future meetings will be quarterly, and this will ensure that disabled people are meaningfully involved in developing strategies and policies that affect the daily lives of disabled people in mid Powys.
Contact: Jackie Newey Tel: 01597 824059
British Red Cross - Day Centre
Location: Care Centre, Machynlleth
Contact: Mary Blackman Tel: 01654 700106
New Opportunity
Day centre in Machynlleth for adults with learning difficulties.
Contact: Hayley Hughes Tel: 01654 703463
North West Cancer Research (Machynlleth Branch)
Fundraising through coffee mornings etc for research into a cure for cancer. Meet twice yearly.
Contact: Ann Parry Tel: 01654 702029
Music & Art
Machynlleth & District Music Club
Organise concerts and support musical events.
Contact: P J Grant Tel: 01654 781246
Cambrian Art Society
A society practicing painting and other visual art forms.
Contact: Keith Fletcher Tel: 01654 781259
Côr Gore Glas
Mixed choir, singing and providing entertainment.
Contact: Awela Jones Tel: 01654 702838
Parti Meibion Dyfi
Male choir, singing practice and entertaining through concerts.
Contact: David Pugh Tel: 01654 702604
Powys Male Voice Choir
Singing practice and entertaining through concerts.
Contact: Gwynfor Jones Tel: 01654 702592
Machfringe
Opportunities for mainly local artistes and musicians to perform and improve their skills, and to encourage young people to pursue artistic/musical performance.
Contact: Phil Wheeler Tel: 01654 700094
Tuesday Singers
Acapella singing group open to everybody of all abilities.
Contact: Sally Carr Tel: 01654 703553
Articulture
Community Arts Organisation focusing on outdoor activities.
Contact: Julie Ann Tel: 07890 681212 orAnnie Grundy 07980 337951
Hobbies & Interests
Dyfi Wildlife Explorers
Teaching children about the natural world by taking them to beautiful places around the Dyfi Valley. With fun activities and ID walks.
Contact: Grace Crabb Tel: 01654 705971
Machynlleth Flower Club
Meeting for flower arrangers.
Contact: Jean Hampton Tel: 01654 703425
R.S.P.B
Maintaining habitat for birds, volunteering etc.
Contact: Caroline Decarle Tel: 01654 700222
New Dyfi Fisheries Association (1929) Ltd
Provide angling for local fishermen, improving habitat for fish and water quality.
Contact: Richard Evans Tel: 01654 702721
Social Groups
Merched y Wawr
National Organisation for women that promotes Welsh activities.
Branch Glantwymyn: Contact: Nora Wigley Tel: 01650 511288
Branch Bro Cyfeiliog (Llanbrynmair): Contact: Margaret Williams Tel: 01650 521377
Branch Machynlleth: Contact: Ann Owen Tel: 01654 703321
Clwb Gwawr Glyndwr
An opportunity for young women to socialise through the medium of Welsh.
Contact: Liz Jones Tel: 01650 511675
Clwb y Ddol Llanbrynmair
Social meeting for local people aged over 60.
Contact: Anne Jones Tel: 01650 521248
Merched y Neuadd Cwmllinau
Opportunity for women of both languages to meet and socialise.
Contact: Ann Williams Tel: 01650 511 527
Cymdeithas Undebol y Ddau Gapel (Cwmllinau)
Cultural Society, that meets between September and February in the Chapel.
Contact: Ann Williams Tel: 01650 511527
Women’s Institute
National women’s organisation that is active in all aspects of the community.
Glantwymyn Branch: Contact: Eirlys Jones Tel: 01650 511278
Mynyddog & Llanbrynmair Branch: Contact: Anne Jones Tel: 01650 521248
Machynlleth Branch Contact: Margaret Jackson Tel: 01654 703942
Clwb ‘C’ Bro Ddyfi
A club that gives support to ‘cross the bridge’ from being a Welsh learner in a class to being able to use the language confidently in every day situations.
Contact: Cecil Eccles Tel: 01654 702449
Clwb Maglona
A club that keeps members up to date on matters concerning pensioners, as well as social gatherings.
Contact: Ruby Brennan Tel: 01650 511565
Joan & Darby Club
Social club for the over 60s.
Contact: Linda Hayward Tel: 01654 700071
Dyfi Valley Probus Club
Organisation for retired professional people.
Contact: Stan Cook Tel: 01654 703158
Dyfi U3A
Providing benefits, and enjoyment though participation in interest and study group activities, as well as encouraging both retired and semi-retired people, of any age, to share their skills, knowledge and abilities, within a social network group with focus on learning and sharing.
Contact: Pauline Snow Tel: 01654 703695
Community & Voluntary
British Red Cross - Transport & Escort Services
Dial a Ride is a fully accessible door to door service, in and around the Dyfi Valley. The service is a membership scheme and 24hrs notice is normally required.
Contact: George Latham Tel: 01654 700136
CAMAD - Community Action Machynlleth and District
Offering an open door service to potential volunteers.
Contact: Linda Hayward Tel: 01654 700071
Machynlleth Civic Society
Study planning applications and upkeep of the Town Trail for locals and visitors.
Contact: David W Davies Tel: 01654 702589
Machynlleth & District Community Transport Scheme
Subsidized taxi travel scheme for elderly people with mobility problems due to disability.
Contact: Linda Hayward Tel: 01654 700071
Rotary Club
A group of people from all walks of life who raise money for local and international charities within the community. The club also has an enjoyable social aspect.
Contact: Andrew Vaughan Tel: 01654 703871
Severn Hospice
Raising money for the hospice which provides care for the terminally ill and their families
Contact: Nancy Wheeler Tel: 01654 703993
Royal British Legion (Machynlleth Branch)
Help and support for ex-service men and women and their families.
Contact: Pat Godley Tel: 01650 511742
League of Friends of Machynlleth Hospital & Cartref Dyfi
Fund raising for the Machynlleth Hospital and Cartref Dyfi.
Contact: Eryl Evans Tel: 01654 702033
Oxfam Campaign Cymru
Campaigning to combat poverty all over the world, and raising money by emptying book banks etc.
Contact: Vic Bamford Tel: 01654 781343
Machynlleth & District Chamber of Trade
Helping to keep the community thriving and improving business opportunities.
Contact: Kelvin Jenkins Tel: 01654 703370
Cytun
Society aiming to bring churches and chapels together.
Contact: Tom Rees Tel: 01654 703586
PRIME-Cymru
PRIME-Cymru’s Rural Challenge Project has been established to help create a series of stepping stones to help people to find worthwhile volunteering opportunities and to participate in
projects that make a contribution to improving community life and environment.
Contact: Alison Coleman Tel: 07811 315048 E: alcoleman2005@yahoo.co.uk
Advice & Finance
Bro Ddyfi Advice Centre
Providing advice an information on many issues including, money advise, Tax Credits and Working Tax Credits.
Drop-in service:
The Care Centre, Forge Road
Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8EQ
Wednesday: 10.30 - 2.30 / Friday: 10.30 - 2.30
Plus every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month: 6.30pm - 7.30 pm
Appointments available on Monday, Tuesdays & Thursdays.
Telephone: 01654 700192
Citizen’s Advice Bureau (CAB)
Providing advice and information on many issues.
Drop-in service:
Owain Glyndwr Centre, Maengwyn Street, Machynlleth. Powys, SY20 8EE
Wed: 10.00 - 12.00
Telephone Advice Line:
0845 601 8421
Tue: 10.00 - 14.30 / Wed: 10.00 - 14.30 / Thu: 10.00 - 14.30
Robert Owen Montgomeryshire Credit Union (ROMCUL)
Among the services offered by the Credit Union are low-cost loans, help with budgeting, energy advice, payment of bills and free life insurance. Appointments can be made to see debt and benefit advisors in an arrangement the Credit Union has with Bro Ddyfi Advice Centre. Payments can be made at the office, by standing order, paypoint or by having your benefits or wages paid in
directly.
For further information;
Drop-in Service:
Bro Ddyfi Communities First Office, Yr Hen Siop,Bryn y Gog,Machynlleth,Powys,SY20 8HL
Friday: 2.30 - 4.30 yh
Central Office
ROMCUL, 26 Market Street, Newtown, Powys, SY16 2PD
Tel: 01686 623741
Community Regeneration
Bro Ddyfi Communities First
Communities First is a major flagship Welsh Assembly Government programme that exists to provide local people with opportunities to play an active role in shaping the future of their community.
Contact: Cyril Breeze Evans Tel: 01654 700315 E: commfirst.broddyfi@powys.gov.uk
ecodyfi
Community regeneration including projects in sustainable living, tourism, transport and the Dyfi Biosphere.
Contact: Andy Rowland Tel: 01654 703965
E: andy.rowland@ecodyfi.org.uk W: www.ecodyfi.org.uk
Machynlleth & District Local Community Forum
Helping the community to voice their views on the future of the valley in context with the Powys Community Strategy.
Contact: Andy Rowland Tel: 01654 703965 E: andy.rowland@ecodyfi.org.uk
Dyfi Biosphere
Biosphere areas explore how local people can benefit from protecting the things they value – local knowledge, language and culture as well as the local and global environment.
Contact: Andy Rowland Tel: 01654 703965
E: andy.rowland@ecodyfi.org.uk W: www.dyfibiosphere.org.uk
Fideo i Bawb
Helping communities and groups to develop by using video as a tool.
Contact: Iona Sawtell Tel: 07833 647234 E: ionasawtell@yahoo.co.uk
Transition Bro Ddyfi
The aim of the project is to equip communities for the dual challenges of climate change and peak oil.
E: transitiondyfi@yahoo.co.uk W: www.transition-bro-ddyfi.org.uk
Equipment for loan to Community Groups (Free of Charge)
Digital Projector & Screen
Contact: Cyril Breeze Evans, Bro Ddyfi Communities First
Tel: 01654 700315 E: commfirst.broddyfi@powys.gov.uk
Translation Equipment
20 head sets
Contact: Cyril Breeze Evans, Bro Ddyfi Communities First
Tel: 01654 700315 E: commfirst.broddyfi@powys.gov.uk
Projector and Exhibition Boards
Contact: Andy Rowland, Machynlleth & Disrict Local Community Forum.
Tel: 01654 703965 E: andy.rowland@ecodyfi.org.uk
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