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
Canolfan Hyddgen
Contact: Alison Jones Tel: 01654 705080
Derwenlas Community Centre
Contact: Barbara Walker Tel: 01654 702211
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: Cilla Connor/Colin Wilde/Bob Dunn Tel: 01654 702571
TÅ· Melfed (ICC) Machynlleth
Contact: Isabell Lumley Tel: 01654 702607
Bro Ddyfi Leisure Centre
Tel: 01654 703300
Town & Community Councils
Machynlleth Town Council
Y Plas, Machynlleth,Powys,SY20 8RE
Clerk: Mrs Mel Biffin Tel: 01654 702571
Glantwymyn Community Council
Llwyn, Cemaes,Machynlleth,Powys, SY20 8AA
Clerk: Mr Stephen Tudor Tel: 01650 511238
Llanbrynmair Community Council
Gerddi Gleision,Pandy, LLanbrynmair, Powys, SY19 7DL
Clerk: Mrs Moira Davies Tel: 01650 521248
Cadfarch Community Council
Springfield, Forge Road, Machynlleth,Powys, SY20 8EG
Clerk: Mr Glyn Jones Tel: 01654 700122
Children & Families
Community Focused Services (Powys Children and Young People’s Partnership)
Supporting families and a wide range of service providers by;
· Helping services to network and communicate with each other, facilitating multi agency working
· Signposting and promoting local services to families and other service providers.
Contact: Sioned Jones Prichard Tel: 01654 702149
Play Montgomeryshire (including Machynlleth Toy Library)
Play Montomeryshire is dedicated to providing good quality, inclusive play activities throughout Montgomeryshire.
Contact: Bev Jones Tel: 01686 626713
Play in Powys
Organization that ensures that all children and young people in Powys have access to a range of good quality play opportunities within a range of environments, both formal and informal.
Contact: Clara Lloyd Tel: 01654 702149
TWF
TWF is a project to encourage the Welsh Language and bilingualism within families in Wales, by outlining the benefits which children will gain from being able to speak two languages.
Montgomeryshire Contact: Meinir Lloyd Jones
Tel: 07929053260
National Contact: Meryl Pierce
Tel: 01745 585120
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: Sioned Jones Roberts Tel: 01654 703136
Ysgol Feithrin: Contact: Sioned Jones Roberts Tel: 01654 703136
Llanbrynmair
Ti a Fi: Contact: Heulwen Williams Tel: 01650 511585
Ysgol Feithrin: Contact: Glesni Evans Tel: 07817410367
Machynlleth
Ti a Fi: Contact: Ffion Dixon Tel: 01654 703010
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.
Contact: Nikki Millward Tel: 01654 702607 E: nikkimillward@yahoo.co.uk
Clwb Te Twymyn
After school club established by parents in September 2010, serving Glantwymyn Primary School and surrounding area.
Contact: Eirian Davies E: eiriandolau@yahoo.co.uk
Children & Young People’s Social & Activity Groups
Rainbows Llanbrynmair
Various activities for girls between 5 and 7 years.
Contact: Margaret Crofts Tel: 01650 521278
Rainbows Machynlleth
Various activities for girls between 5 and 7 years.
Contact: Natasha Fullard Tel: 01654 702665
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: Ronnie Williams Tel: 07812475081
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 - 25 years)
Youth Forum
Various Activities (Age Group: 11 - 25 years)
OCN Project
Various Activities (Age Group: 11 - 25 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:
Lorraine Stokes 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: 07966 000775
Machynlleth Football Club
Weekly games and training during the season.
Contact: W Lloyd Williams Tel: 01654 702106
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: Tegid Humphreys Tel: 01654 700411
Cerist Triathlon
Developing/increasing triathlon skills.
Contact: John Williams Tel: 01654 702952
Dovey Valley Motor Club
Opportunity for people of all ages who has an interest in car rallies to get together socially and competitively.
Contact: Caryl Pughe Tel: 07890936333
Machynlleth Snooker Club
A warm welcome to everyone, whatever their age to play snooker. Contact us for more details.
Contact: Eilir Jones Tel: 07974433975
Dovey Valley Darts League
The darts league covers the Bro Ddyfi area for all players 16years upwards.
Contact: Lee Roberts Tel: 07792917148
Machynlleth and District Pool League
Contact: Geraint Evans Tel: 07796066265
Bro Ddyfi Gardens
A group to promote and achieve health and wellbeing outcomes in the community using gardening, horticulture and related activities. The gardens are available to young and old alike. They also run courses on various topics and just have fun too!
Contact: Norma McCarten Tel: 01654 719267
Dyfi Woodlands
Delivers outdoor volunteering, learning and educational programmes, helping people of all ages to develop a deeper understanding of the natural environment.
Contact: Kirsten Manley Tel: 0845 4560342
Health & Well-being
Health Centres and Community Hospital
Glantwymyn Health Centre Tel:01650 511227
Machynlleth Health Centre Tel: 01654 702224
Bro Ddyfi Community Hospital Tel: 01654 702266
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.
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
Diabetes Uk Cymru (Machynlleth Branch)
Machynlleth Support group meet on the first Wednesday of the month, in Bro Ddyfi community Hospitol at 7.00 p.m.
Contact: Ifor Roberts Tel: 01654 703371
Beacon of Hope
At-home hospice service, practical and emotional support for anyone with a terminal/severe physical illness, also offering support for their families.
Contact: Mandy Pilcher Tel: 01654 703311
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: Joyce Harris Tel: 01654 702153
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
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
Mind out for Music
Promote and encourage musical activity for the benefit of the people of Machynlleth, Dyfi Valley and visitors; particularly through the El Sueno Existe Festival.
Contact: Keith Jackson Tel: 01654 703736
Machynlleth Wind Band
We Welcome all players of all ages of approximately grade 3 standard and above. Instruments are available for loan.
Contact: Sally Marshall Tel: 01654 781304
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
Machynlleth Writers Club
We meet to share writing (fiction, non-fiction and poetry) to workshop new material and to share experiences related to writing.
Contact: Julia Crompton E-mail: juliacrompton@gmail.com
Dyfi Heritage Society
Promote gathering anf recording of historical material relating to the Dyfi Valley by activities and talks.
Contact: Bev Barratt Tel: 01654 703291
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: Moira Davies Tel: 01650 521315
Branch Machynlleth: Contact: Susan Griffiths Tel: 01650 511346
Clwb Gwawr Glyndwr
An opportunity for young women to socialise through the medium of Welsh.
Contact: Sian Breeze Tel: 01654 791203
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 Ingleston Tel: 01654 703329
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: John Fisher Tel: 01686 688839
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: Elinor Donnelly Tel: 01654 703349
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
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
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)
Provides free, independant, impartial and confidential advice on a wide range of issues including debt, welfare benefits, housing, consumer, employment and family matters.
Drop-in service:
Owain Glyndwr Centre, Maengwyn Street, Machynlleth. Powys, SY20 8EE
Wed: 10.00 - 12.00
Telephone Advice Line:
0845 601 8421
Tue - Fri: 10.00 - 14.30
Website: Powys CAB
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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
Wednesday: 1.00 - 3.00pm
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
Dyfi Biosphere
UNESCO "Biospheres" are internationally recognised for their outstanding wildlife, heritage and culture, and for their communities' efforts to show the possibilities of a more sustainable world. People are essential to this process and are encouraged to join in, for example through one of the emerging "thematic groups". These include heritage, farming, nature, and the following netowrks:
Education - Rosie Strang: 01654 705996
Tourism - Sarah Reast: 01650 521738
Welsh language and culture - Heledd Evans: 01654 703944
Research and monitoring - Prof. Michael Woods; 01970 622589
General Contact: Andy Rowland Tel: 01654 703965
E: andy.rowland@ecodyfi.org.uk W: www.dyfibiosphere.org.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
Welsh Language Board
Develop a work plan in the Dyfi Valley area through collaboration with the community and community organisations by coordinating activities of a number of arganisations and individuals to increase and promote community use of the Welsh language. Priority areas of Youth, Families and Welsh communities.
Contact: Heledd Mair Evans Tel: 01654 703944 Email: heledd.evans@byig-wlb.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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