News
Community Support Eco Bag Launch 11/11/08
Eco bags made by our Volunteers using donated material will be available from our shop from Tuesday 11 November.
Bags will cost £1 each
Builth Wells Community Support Shop
What is the problem with plastic bags?
October Outing - The Elan Valley 7/11/08
The October outing was a ride through the Elan Valley. It was a pleasant autumn day, a little chilly but clear enough to enjoy the views, especially the dramatic sight of the water cascading over the dams. Everyone enjoyed the afternoon, meeting up with friends at the Visitor Centre for a chat, afternoon tea in the cafe, and a wander round the interesting information displays and, of course, the shop! This is always a popular ride out - who can ever tire of the spectacular views of the place - and right on our doorstep, too!
Elan Valley Visitor Centre
Donation from Music On The Meadow 23/10/08
Builth Wells Community Support has received a donation for £1,800 from Music on the Meadow. The cheques was presented at the Greyhound Hotel this Tuesday 21st October. Cheques for the same amount were also presented to Wales Air Ambulance and the Ray Gravell Memorial Trust.
This is a fantastic donation and all at Community Support extend their thanks.
Donate to Builth Wells Community Support
Wales Air Ambulance
"Keep Warm This Winter" Campaign 22/10/08
At least 20,000 people die each year in the UK as a result of the cold weather. A campaign has been launched by various agencies including Age Concern and Powys Local Health Board to help people stay healthy this winter.
For more information visit:
Age Concern
Winter Fuel Payment website
Christmas Themed Coffee Morning 8/10/08
Monday 10th November
10a.m. –12 noon, Wesley Church Centre
Admission £1.
Includes Tea, Coffee & mince pies
Buy your gifts for Christmas early. Lots of lovely gift items, Christmas trees & decorations.
Gift wrapping available.
Chinese auction & room raffle
Monthly Outings - The Pales 7/10/08
Community Support has continued with its monthly outings throughout the year. The varied list of places visited includes Offa's Dyke Centre in Knighton, Thomas' Shop in Pen-y-Bont, Eardisland Dovecote, Llancaiach Manor and Abbey-cwm-Hir Hall. There was also a very interesting and enjoyable visit to Trefeca, the home and museum of the revivalist, Hywel Harris, which was very kindly organised by Reverend Brian Reardon - many thanks to him.
The latest outing was to The Pales, above Llandegley, on one of the few summer days we've had this year! The Pales is the oldest Quaker meeting house in Wales still in use, and is set in beautiful surroundings with stunning views across to the Radnor Hills. We all managed to get into the tiny 'meeting room' to listen to the warden, Martin Williams, gave an interesting illustrated talk about its history, before moving next door into the 'women's' room for a scrumptious afternoon tea, prepared and served by Lynda Williams and helpers. A wander round the garden, with its pond, rounded off the afternoon nicely. Many thanks to Lynda and Martin for making us so welcome
Prescription collection services 2/10/08
For those who receive medication on repeat prescription a new collection service is available in this area. The scheme is run by Lakeside Pharmacy at Llandrindod Wells. This complements the two existing services at Boots in Builth and Paul Davies at Llanwrtyd Health Centre. To find out more contact them:
Boots, Builth: 01982 552209
Lakeside Pharmacy, Llandrindod: 01591 610308
Paul Davies, Llanwrtyd: 01591 610308
Builth Surgery Flu Jabs 30/9/08
This October Builth and Llanwrtyd Medical Practice starts its Flu jab campaign. They have produced a podcast to provide more information about Flu vaccination.
Check out the Surgery Website for more details.
New Website for Community Support 17/7/08
Today we unveil our new website. The design has changed dramatically and acessibility for all users has been improved. Please use our contact form to pass comment or highlight any user/compatibility problems.
Check out our accessibility page for more details.
Builth Project Site - Cattle Market? 3/7/08
The livestock market in Builth Wells is the preferred location for a new combined health and social care service in Builth Wells - "The Builth Project".
"The analysis has consistently shown that the most appropriate location for the project is the livestock market," said a spokesperson for Powys County Council.
BACH Press Release (pdf)
Mid Wales Journal
Find out more about The Project.
Launch of Powys Info-Engine Website 25/6/08
Powys Info-engine was started because of a need in the public and voluntary sector to provide and access information about community and voluntary sector groups.
Info-engine seeks to provide a facility whereby voluntary / community groups are able to publish their information in an easily accessible and usable web site.
It is hoped the site will grow over future months to provide a useful resource for the general public in Powys.
Builth Minor Injury Services Close 2/6/08
Powys Local Health Board has decided that the Minor Injury Unit (MIU) at Builth Hospital is unsustainable and have made the decision to relocate this service to Llandrindod Wells Hospital. This change takes effect from today.
This means there is no longer an acute injury service in Builth Wells or Llanwrtyd Wells. This includes Builth Hospital and the doctor surgeries.
Happy Anniversary! 6/5/08
Builth Wells Community Supports Charity Shop celebrates its first year in business on Tuesday 6th May.
The success of the shop is due to the hard work of the shop manager Liz Easton and her team of Volunteers but of course without the donations from the local community there would not be any stock to sell. Local people have been incredibly generous with their donations and the shop has become an important asset to the town.
“The continued support of all our customers & donors is essential for our future success and we would like to convey our heartfelt thanks for their involvement”
Liz Easton Shop Manager. She is pictured with a cheque for £20000 - this amount represents the money channelled into various community schemes and in the future we hope to expand and maybe initiate new projects.
Tested Electricals For Sale ! 20/2/08
We have been awarded a grant from Powys Environmental Partnership to train volunteers to test small electrical appliances, which means we can we can now accept donations of these items and once they are tested they can be sold in our shop.