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2012

Every Monday [5.45pm - 6.45pm] Hip Hop Dance sessions, runs every monday. For ages 8 - 16, come along and have fun learning Hip Hop style dancing. A parental consent form must be completed before attending. 50p per session. Oldford School Hall.

Saturday 10th March [10am - 1pm] Family Learning Saturday. FREE activites for primary school children and thier families. Open Door Family Centre / Youth Centre. 01938 556648

Monday 5th March [1pm - 3pm] Every Monday. Creative Creations. An informal group learning the basics of needlework andusing a sewing machine. Come along and have a chat over a coffee, share ideas and learn new skills. Emerald House. Contact 01938 556648

Thursday 1st March [11am - 3pm] Jobs & Skills Fair. Looking for a job? Want to learn new skills? Looking to change career? Come along to this FREE event to speak to employers, support agencies and local education providers. Royal Oak Hotel.

Monday 27th february [10am - 12pm] Feed your Family for Less. Comne and learn the skills to feed your family for less. Cook a meal from scratch and take it home for your family. All ingredients are provided, the session is FREE. Welshpool Youth Centre. 01938 556648

Wednesday 22nd February [6.30pm] Oldford Active Community Group Annual General Meeting. Come and hear a presentation on our successes during 2011. AGM will be followed with light refreshments. Nominations for members and officers can be recieved ont he day. For more information call us on 01938 556648. Oldford School Hall.

Monday 20th February [10am - 12pm] Cook a Curry. Come and learn to cook a curry that will cost no more than £5 for a family of four. Take home what you make to feed your family that evening. All ingredients are provided, the session is FREE to attend. Welshpool Youth Centre. 01938 556648

Saturday 11th February [10am - 1pm] Family Learning Saturday. FREE activites for primary school children and thier families. Open Door Family Centre / Youth Centre. 01938 556648

Thursday 2nd February, running every Thursday. [1pm - 3pm] Skills for Life course. Do you struggle with your literacy and numeracy...need help with household bills, kitchen measures, handling money and more. Come along to this FREE course run by Coleg Powys, this will be an informal and friendly course. Emerald House. Contact 01938 556648 to book your place.

Friday 20th & Friday 27th January [12pm - 3pm] DIY for Women course. Come and learn some basic DIY skills to help you out in your home. Learn how to re-wire plugs, use a drill and get some handy decorating tips. To book your place, cann us on 01938 556648. Ponthafren Outreach Centre, Broad Street.

Saturday 14th January [10am - 1pm] Family Learning Saturday. FREE activities including; Nordic walking, Dance, Circuit training, Healthy Living, Pamper sessions, Cookery and Felting. These sessions are aimed at primary school childrena dn their families but younger siblings are welcome to attend. Children must be accompanied by an adult. To book your place, call us on 01938 556648. Or for more information, contact Sheela Hughes on 07969204198. Open Door Family Centre.

Monday 9th January [5.45pm - 6.45pm] Hip Hop Dance sessions, runs every monday. For ages 8 - 16, come along and have fun learning Hip Hop style dancing. A parental consent form must be completed before attending. 50p per session. Oldford School Hall.

Every Wednesday [1pm - 3pm] Costus Nothing Coffee. Come along for this FREE coffee afternoon, come for a cuppa and a cake! Come before your children finish school, come and chat to friends or just enjoy a drink and a rest! For more information call us on 01938 556648. Emerald Hsoue, Oldford School.

Every Tuesday [3.45pm - 6.15pm] GCSE Study Group. FREE access to laptops, the internet and printing facilities. You will also have space to spread your work out and the peace and quiet to concentrate. Drinks and biscuits are provided but feel free to bring your own snacks. Emerald House, Oldford School. For more information call us on 01938 556648

Every Tuesday [2pm - 4pm] Job Club. FREE access to computers and the internet, information and advice on CV writing, job hunting, interview skills and more. Come on in, the kettle is on! Emerald House, Oldford Infants School.

Every Thursday [10am - 12pm] Job Club. FREE access to computers and the internet, information and advice on CV writing, job hunting, interview skills and more. Come on in, the kettle is on! Emerald House, Oldford Infants School.

2011

Friday 16th [3pm - 6pm] Magical Christmas Grotto. Come and see Santa in his grotto. Have a go at sweet making workshops and decorate some festive biscuits. Then have a giggle with the amazing Professor Humos magic show! £1 per ticket.

Every Tuesday [2pm - 4pm] & Thursdays [10am - 12pm] Job Club. FREE access to computers and the internet, information and advice on CV writing, job hunting, interview skills and more. Come on in, the kettle is on! Emerald House, Oldford Infants School.

Sunday 11th December [2pm - 4pm] Contact the Elderly Tea Party. his is a tea party for elderly people who find it difficult to get out and about. Oldford Infants School. It is by invitation only but if you would like more information, contact Anne on 01938 554062

Wednesday 16th November [9.15 - 3pm] Crhistmas Shopping Trip to Wrexham. £2.00 per seat. Come and join us for a day of shopping in Wrexham town centre. The bus picks up at Oldford Close, near the school and drops you off in the town centre. To book a seat or for more information call 01938 556648.

Sunday 25th September [2pm - 4pm] Contact the Elderly Tea Party. This is a tea party for elderly people who find it difficult to get out and about. Oldford Infants School. It is by invitation only but if you would like more information, contact Anne on 01938 554062

Saturday 24th September [11am - 2pm] Oldford Clear Up Day. Come along and use our free skip for all of your unwanted household items, borrow our litter picks adn trolleys to clean up the community. If you have items that are in reasonable condition, why not recycle them through Phoenix Furniture Scheme. Prince of Wales Drive Car Park. Call 01938 556648 for more information.

Monday 25th July, Monday 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd August - [10am - 1pm and 1.30pm - 3.30pm] Activ8 Workshops. For ages 11 - 25, fashion design workshops - come and create outfits for a glitzy fashion show in the autumn! Earn credits for every hour you attend and spend these on exciting activities! Emerald Hosue, Oldford Infants School. Ring 01938 556648 for more details.

Sunday 21st August [9am - 2pm] Amateur Cycle Race and Fun Day event. Cyclists can follow in the tracks of professionals on the official route of the Tour Of Britain! Come and join in or come along to see the cyclists off and enjoy the Fun Day. Maes y Dre Recreation Grounds. For more information, please contact Welshpool Town Council on 01938 553142.

September + Every Wednesday - Coffee mornings & Afternoons 9am - 11am or 1pm - 3pm. Open to all and ideal for parents who come to drop off and collect their children from Oldford Infants School. Come in and have a FREE cuppa and a biscuit, chat to your friends, find out about whats going on, talk to staff - whatever you want to use these sessions for its fun, friendly and informal and the kettle is on - so why not come on in! Emerald House, Oldford Infants School. 01938 556648

August 31st [all day] Bus trip to Beddelwyddan Castle. £3.00 per seat. Come along on this exciting trip to Boddelwyddan Castle and enjoy the castle, its gardens, gift shop, cafe, adventure playground, WW2 trenches, victorian toys... A fun trip for all ages. If you dont fancy the cafe, bring your own picnic and enjoy the splendid grounds. The trip will take all day including travel there and back. Pick up and drop off times to be confirmed. To book a seat, please call us or drop in to the Communtieis First office with your money. Contact 01938 556648.

August 6th [11am - 3pm] Oldford Fun Run & Health Event. FREE event for all to access. A 1km and 3km route - walke, skip, jump or run the routes in your own time. There will also be nurses carrying out free ehalth checks and advice, stalls and a healthy picnic provided by the Oldford Active Community Group - take part int he run to get your voucher entitling you to free food and activities. Powis Estates grounds (Park Lane entrance) 01938 556648

July 2nd [11.30am - 2.30pm] Bring & Take Event. This event has been organised by the young members of the Activ8 project. Bring all of your unwanted clothes, jewellery, toys and furniture (in good condition) and swap them for free! Recycle your items and let someone elsoe enjoy them and take away any items that take your fancy! All for free. Welshpool Youth Centre, Howell Drive.

Every Wednesday morning [10am - 1pm] Nurtured by Nature. Join the Montgomeryshire Wildlife Trust at this fun volunteering project. A friendly drop in for anyone interested in renovating a tired but lovely nature reserve. Severn Farm Pond Nature Reserve (behind Dave Gore Tyres), Welshpool. Call 01938 555654 for information.

Every Wednesday [2.30pm] 'Cuppa with a Copper' Police community surgery sessions. Come along and chat with your friendly Neighbourhood Policing Team at these informal sessions. Morrisons Cafe, Welshpool. Call 101 for more information.

June 4th Bring & Take Event - This event encourages people to swap their unwanted items for others. There will be furniture, toys, clothes and more. Bring your unwanted household items (in good condition) to Welshpool Youth Centre and see what you could take home for FREE! Organisaed by the young members of the Activ8 project. Ring 01938 556648 for more information. Welshpool Youth Centre.

May 14th - 21st Adult Learners Week. 'Little Bites' - A week of FREE taster sessions isn a variety of exciting subjects such as: cookery, Welsh, Woodwork, pamper sessions, careers advice, play activities and much more. Call 01691 648044 for more information.

May 12th & 26th [3pm +] WOW After School Club. Fun games, songs, bible stories, crafts and more. FREE! Oldford Infants School.

May 7th [11am - 2pm] Oldford Clear Up Day. A great opportunity to get rid of your unwanted household items and give the Oldford Estate a spring clean! Come along and litter pick, volunteer to help your neighbours and borrow trolleys and equipment to bring your own items to the skip provided. Prince of Wales Drive Car Park, Welshpool. Oldford Residents only. Call 01938 556648 for more information.

April 29th A Royal Wedding Garden Party. Come and join us for this special event. A large screen will show the wedding, then enjoy entertainment, fairground rides, stalls and attractions, FREE entry to the Castle and grounds. Powis Castle, Welshpool. Call 01938 553142 for more information.

April 25th [10am - 2pm] FREE Easter Egg Hunt. Collect your clue card from the Market Village in the Town Hall from 10am. Find all 12 eggs hidden around town before 2pm to claim your prize. Welshpool Town Centre. Call 01938 553142 for more information.

April 22nd [2pm] EASTER EGG HUNT. Come adn join the Oldford Tenants & Residents Association for this fun event. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Prizes for winners of each age group. 50p entry per child. Large Play area, Oldford, Welshpool. Contact Wyn on 01938 554702 for more information.

April 19th, 20th & 21st [10.30am - 12pm] WOW Holiday Club. FREE for ages 4 - 11. Fun games, craft, bible stories, songs and more. Light refreshments provided. Oldford Infnats School.

April 17th [6.30pm] Oldford Tenants and Residents Association EASTER BINGO. 50p entry per person. FREE refreshments. Call 01938 554702 for more information.Oldford School.

April 10th [2pm - 4pm] Contact the Elderly Tea Party. An afternoon of laughter and friendship with FREE afternoon tea being served! Oldford Infants School children have also created some fun Easter suprises for the guests. Emerald House, Oldford Infants School.

April 1st [10am - 3pm] Bump to Babe Roadshow. FREE admission includes informationa dn advice on everything a new parent would need to know, pamper sessions, and activities. Welshpool Town Hall. Call 01691 648044 for information.

March 30th [10am - 7pm] Census Open Day. Come along and get help and advice to complete your Census form. Dont get caught out! Emerald House, Oldford School. Call 01938 556648 for more information.

Feb 26th [11am - 4pm] Cultural Celebration 2011. A celebration of cultures from around the world, FREE admission includes workshops, food tasting and performances. Welshpool Town Hall. Contact 01938 556648 for more information.

2010

June 27th [2pm - 4pm] Contact the Elderly Tea Party. An afternoon of sharing stories, conversation and good company. Oldford Infnats School. Contact us on 01938 556648

May 22nd [10am - 1pm] Welshpool Learning Festival and Fun - FREE taster sessions in: Writing throught he ages, Flower arranging, Nail art, Basic domestic plumbing, Glass painting, Credit crunch cookery, publicity design, cake decorating, water colour painting. Oldford Infants School. Contact us on 01938 556648.

May 21st [10am - 11.45am] Adult Learners Week - FREE Basic Financing and Budgeting taster sessions. Oldford Infants School. Contact us on 01938 556648.

May 21st [1pm-3pm] Adult Learners Week - FREE Children's Parties taster session. Oldford Infnats School. Contact us on 01938 556648.

May 20th [10am - 12pm] Adult Learners Week - FREE Creative Writing taster session. Welshpool Library, Brook Street. Contact us on 01691 671648.

May 20th [1pm-3pm] [6pm-8pm] Adlut Learners Week - FREE Digital Storytelling taster session. Oldford Infants School. Contact us on 01938556648

May 19th [1pm - 3pm] Adult Learners Week - FREE Publicity Design taster session design a poster, leaflet or invitation. Oldford Infants School. Contact us on 01938 556648.

May 18th [2.30pm - 5.30pm] Adult Learners Week - FREE Healthy Living Taster session. Oldford Infants School. Contact us on 01938 556648

May 15th [12pm - 4pm] Open Door Family Centre, Welshpool Youth Centre & The Children and Young peoples Partnership - OPENING DAY! Refreshments provided. Howell Drive, Welshpool.

April 24th [11am - 2pm] Oldford Clear Up Day - A free skip will be provided for large items, come and borrow trolleys, gloves and litter pickers to help keep Oldford tidy! Prince of Wales Drive Car Park, Oldford.

April 14th [6.30pm +] Launch of the Activ8 project - Pizza night! If you are aged 11+ why not come along to our free Pizza night to celebrate the launch of the exciting new Activ8 project. For more information contact Matt on 07884312052. The Armoury, Welshpool.

March 29th [11am - 4pm] Keep Safe and Well Adults Day. Come along and find out more about leading a healthy lifestyle by taking part in some fun workshops and demonstrations.Oldford Infants School.

March 27th [11am - 4pm] Keep Safe and Well Family Day. Come along and learn all about healthy living through exciting workshops and demonstrations. Oldford Infants School.

March 20th [11am - 2pm] Coffee Afternoon. Come along and enjoy a cuppa and some cake. Also learn more about the Neighbourhood Watch Scheme. The local NPT will be on hand to give information and advice. Contact them on 101 or contact us on 01938 556648. Oldford Infants School.

Every Wednesday [1pm - 5pm] Open Access Sessions. Come along and use the computers, access the internet and get any support you need. Also a great opportunity to put a story, advert or feature in the Oldford Voice newsletter! Clwyd Alyn Housing Association Community Room.

Feb 9th [1pm - 5pm] Open Access Sessions. Come along and use the computers, access the internet and get any support you need. Also a great opportunity to put a story, advert or feature in the Oldford Voice newsletter! Clwyd Alyn Housing Association Community Room.

Feb 3rd [1pm - 5pm] Open Access Sessions. Come along and use the computers, access the internet and get any support you need. Also a great opportunity to put a story, advert or feature in the Oldford Voice newsletter! Clwyd Alyn Housing Association Community Room.

Dec 21st [12pm - 4pm] Magical Christmas Grotto. Fun for all of the family, £1.00 per person includes refreshments and mince pies, Magic Show, workshops and a visit with Father Christmas. Oldford Infants School. Poster

Dec 17th [12.30pm - 2.00pm] Oldford Communitieis First Partnership AGM. Come and hear about the Partnerships achievements during 2009 and join us for afternoon tea! Welshpool Town Hall.

Dec 8th [2pm - 7pm] Welshpool Scout Hut Consultation. Come and have your say on the future of the Scout Hut. Welshpool Scout Hut.

Dec 5th [All Day] Welshpool Winter Festival / Welshpool Scout Hut consultation. Welshpool Centre and Town Hall.

Nov 27th [All Day] Turning on of the Christmas Lights / Welshpool Acout Hut Consultation. Welshpool Town Hall.

Nov 9th [3.30pm - 5.00pm] Oldford Litter Pick. Oldford Play Area. Poster

Oct 10th [11am - 2pm] Oldford Clear Up Day. Prince of Wales Drive Car Park.

Sept 26th [10.30am - 4.30pm] Welshpool Funday 2009. Maesydre School Grounds.Poster.

Aug 27th [2pm - 7pm] Severn Farm Pond Nature Reserve Open Day. Severn Farm Pond Nature Reserve, Severn Farm Industrial Estate, Welshpool.

July 21st - 23rd Action Camp Project. Kiln Park, Tenby.Poster.

June 13th [11am - 3.pm] Oldford Tenants & Scansis Pitch Event. The Scansis Pitch, Oldford Estate.

June 6th [11am - 2pm] Oldford Clear Up Day. Prince of Wales Drive.

May 27th [11am - 12.30pm] Oldford litter Pick. Oldford Play Area.

May 20th [6.30pm] Oldford Communities First Partnership meeting. Welshpool Fire Station.

April 15th [11am - 12.30pm] Oldford Litter Pick. Oldford Play Area.

April 8th, [12pm - 4pm] Youth Shelter Launch Event. Oldford Play Area.

February 19th, 20th, 21st [10am start] Keep Safe and Well Event. Oldford Infants School.

December 17th, [11am start] Oldford Communities First AGM 2008. Welshpool Town Hall, Assembly Room.

November 20th, [10am - 3.30pm] Powys Communities First Conference 2008, Stronger Communities through Partnership Working. Hafod y Hendre, Royal Welsh Showground.

September 20th, [10am - 4pm] Welshpool Funday 2008, Maesydre School Grounds, Welshpool.

September 13th, [11am - 2pm] Oldford Clear Up Day, Prince of Wales Drive, Oldford Estate.

July 29th, [10am - 12pm] Play Ranger session, Oldford Estate Scansis Pitch. Fun activities for 5 to 16 year olds. Lots of ideas for outdoor play.Contact Mel Chandler for more information 01686 627237

July 26th, [10am - 12pm] Play Ranger session, Oldford Estate Scansis Pitch. Fun activities for 5 to 16 year olds. Lots of ideas for outdoor play.Contact Mel Chandler for more information 01686 627237

July 22nd, [10am - 12pm] Play Ranger session, Oldford Estate Scansis Pitch. Fun activities for 5 to 16 year olds. Lots of ideas for outdoor play. Contact Mel Chandler for more information 01686 627237

July 12th, [11 - 2pm] Oldford Clear Up Day, skip located at the Prince of Wales Drive car park.

June 23rd, [2pm - 7pm] Oldford's Best Kept Competition Launch event, Oldford Play Area, help to make Oldofrd a brighter place to live.

June 7th, [11 - 2pm] Oldford Clear Up Day, Skip will be located at Oldford Infants School.

May 14^th, [3:45pm – 5:30pm] After School Club, Based at Open Door Family Centre and Welshpool Youth Centre. Fun activities for 4 to 16 year olds.

April 30^th, [3:45pm – 5:30pm] After School Club, Based at Open Door Family Centre and Welshpool Youth Centre. Fun activities for 4 to 16 year olds. Free entry. Come along for exciting activities for 4 to 16 year olds. Free refreshments and snacks will be provided. There will be a walking bus from Maesydre and Oldford Infants School. Children aged 4 to 10 must be collected by a responsible person.
For more information please call Beki on 01938 556238

April 26^th, Oldford Clear Up Day, Prince of Wales Car Park on the Oldford Estate. Bring your unwanted household items and help with a litter pick!

This event is designed to help residents get rid of unwanted items and to encourage recycling! Oldford Communities First have been given some Awards For All Wales funding for environmental projects on the Oldford Estate. Because of the popularity of this event last year we have decided to use some of this money to hold several Clear Up Days during 2008.

The first of these will be held on 26^th April, and the skip will be on the Prince of Wales car park. The later dates are 7^th June and 12^th July, the location of the skip is yet to be confirmed. There will be a large skip for larger items; any items that are in a good condition will be recycled by The Phoenix Furniture Scheme, including white goods. We will try to recycle as much as possible and there will be litter pickers and buckets available for the residents to do a general tidy around the estate.

If you would like more information or to volunteer on the day, please call us on 01938 556648

Nov 8[10.30am - 3.30am]: Communities First Powys wide Conference; Builth Wells showground. Oldford Communities First will be taking part.

22nd November [2 - 3.30pm]: Free Coffee Afternoon at Oldford Infants. Come and hear about how you can get involved with the Oldford Community Show 2008.

Nov 28 [9.30am]: Partnership meetings; Emerald House on the Oldford Infants School site. Open to the public.

Dec 1 from 9am: Welshpool Christmas Market; Inside the Town Hall. Oldford Communities First will have a stand.

Dec 19[11am]: Oldford Communities First Partnership AGM; Welshpool Town Hall. All welcome.

Every Wednesday [3.45 - 5.30pm]:until Christmas the Get Going Gang hold the After School Club for 4 - 15 year olds at Welshpool Scout Hut. There are fun activities for all ages including pizza making, clay modelling, paints and help with homework. Entry is free and free refreshments are provided.