Local organisations
If you would like to be included please email events@presteigne.org.uk or telephone 01544 260650
Churches
Baptist Church
Hereford Street, Presteigne. Services 11am every Sunday
Email: contact@presteignebaptist.org.uk
www.presteignebaptist.org.uk
Churches Together in Presteigne
For information tel:01544 267456 or e-mail D.H.Wilson@btinternet.com
Presteigne Methodist Church.
Sunday Service 11a.m. Information Rev.Judith Chapman tel:01568 610106
St Andrew's Church (C in W), Norton.
Holy Communion on 1st. and 3rd. Sunday. Morning Prayer on 2nd. & 4th. Sunday. For further details contact Church Warden Peter Spawton 01544 260880.
St.Andrew's Church, Presteigne with St.Michael's, Discoed. Two sister churches in the Anglican diocese of Hereford. Regular Church of England worship. Weekly Holy Communion and monthly Family Service. For further information tel:01544 267777
Friends of St.Andrews Church, Presteigne and Friends of St.Michael's, Discoed. For information contact Mr and Mrs Hiam 01547 560246 or e-mail davidhiam@aol.com
The Traditional Anglican Church: Worships at the Chapel in 7 Hereford Street,Presteigne. Sundays 9.30am Morning Prayer. 10am Holy Eucharist (Mass). Wednesdays, Thursdays and Major Feast Days 10am Mass. Further information: Mrs Ruth Kershaw 01544 267601 or Father Brian Gill email: bagill7@aol.com www.thetraditionalAnglicanchurch.org.uk
Children & Youth
Presteigne Brownies
Every Wednesday during school term-time.
For information tel: 01544 267339
Shell Club
Weekly meetings during term-time at the Methodist Church. Children aged between 7 and 11yrs welcome.
For information tel: 01544 260790
Presteigne Little People's Playgroup. Children aged 21/2 to school age. For more information contact: 01544 262130. Please note we can also accept texts.
Parent, Toddler and Babies' Group. Every Wednesday. For information contact: 01544 262130. Please note we can also accept texts.
Presteigne Young Farmers
Social group for ages 11 to 26. Tel:01597 829008
Presteigne Youth Club. Ages 11-25. For information tel:01547 529379 or 07816976897
Fully Alive. Ages 11-18. Meetings on Friday. For more information tel: 01544 267471 www.fullyalive.info
Powys Xtreme. Activities and adventure courses run during the summer holidays. Ages 11-19. email knightonys@powys.gov.uk or tel:07816976897
Presteigne Army Cadet Force. For more information tel:01874 613442 e-mail: powysacf@yahoo.co.uk or visit www.armycadets.com/county/gwentpowys/home
Presteigne Cub Scouts. Pack nights every Monday 6.30-8pm (term time only) at the Scout hut, Wentes Meadow. for children aged 8-11. Further information tel: 01544 260612 or 01544 267859
Social Groups
Presteigne Women's Institute. Meetings 4th Wednesday of the month. For information contact: 01544 267105
Presteigne Probus Club. Social and fellowship group for retired professional and business men, meets 2nd Tuesday in the month. For information contact: 01544 267255 or e-mail siliahouse@byinternet.com
Royal British Legion. For information contact 01544 260205
Lunch Club. Social luncheon club for the elderly meeting at the Baptist Church, Presteigne. For information: 01544 267785 or e-mail: D.H.Wilson@btinternet.com
Women's Bright Hour. Social group meeting at the Methodist Church Hall weekly. For information: 01544 260790
Evergreen Club. A social club for the over 60's meeting fortnightly, Memorial Hall Presteigne. For information: 01544 260457
Presteigne & Norton Twinning Association: The Association has developed a wide range of social, cultural and sporting links. For further information about twinning events, please visit our website at www.pnta.org.uk/ or telephone 01544 260779, or visit the site of our twinned town Ligné
East Radnor Ramblers Group: The group covers the Knighton and Presteigne area. Walks every Wednesday and alternate Saturdays. Visitors welcome. click here or tel: 01547 520266
Sports
Presteigne Chess Club All levels of ability welcome. For more information contact Adrian Thorpe 01544 260113
Table Tennis Club Meet at the Methodist Church between 2pm and 4pm on Tuesdays. Contact Cliff Fry on 01544 267075
East Radnor Leisure Centre, Presteigne. Tel:01544 260302
Presteigne Bowling Club. www.presteignebowling.co.uk
Shushokan Karate Club. Classes for 6-12yrs/13yrs-adult. Fridays. Contact Lee Taylor 01544 260799 / 07976914617 or email: lee@taylor3181.fsnet.co.uk or go to www.shushokan-karate-clubs.co.uk
Presteigne Pacers. Founded 1983. Run for fun or just to get fit. Meet 6pm. Wednesdays at the car park of the Leisure Centre. Someone will run with you no matter what your capabilities are. Age does not matter. Contact Dawn 01544 267052 or click here for more information
Presteigne St Andrews Football Club, a very active group providing a wide range of football activities. Go to www.presteignestandrewsfc.co.uk/ , email info@presteignestandrewsfc.co.uk or telephone 01544 267838
Presteigne Ladies Hockey Club: Very successful adult and junior teams, all abilities welcome. Training for the coming season starts in August. Call Tina 01544 260252
Music and Arts
Presteigne Festival of Music and the Arts. Prestigious festival of classical music recitals in a variety of locations but centering on St.Andrew's Church Presteigne. Full festival information on web site www.presteignefestival.com or tel:01544 267800
Mid Border Community Arts. All up to date information can be found at www.midborderarts.org.uk or e-mail: info@purpleoyster.co.uk
Flicks in the Sticks. For more information log on to www.artsalive.co.uk or tel: 01588 620883
Bandamania. Presteigne's community band open to anyone who can play an instrument. For more information tel: 01544 267632 or e-mail: sumarieharris@tiscali.co.uk or to go to website click bandamania
Sidney Nolan Trust: Registered charity promoting education and enjoyment of public arts and music. For more information visit www.sidneynolantrust.org
Presteigne Film Society. A broad range of films from all parts of the world. Certain Fridays 8 pm in the Assembly Rooms. Standard tickets £4. For more info visit presteigne films or write to Llanandras Park
Clatterbrune, Presteigne, Powys, LD8 2LB, or telephone 01544 267838, or email info@presteignestandrewsfc.co.uk.
Charities, single purpose groups and others.
East Radnor Day Centre. Registered charity providing day care and support for elderly and vulnerable adult members of the community. Contact: Vicki Ball 01544 260267
Warden Guardian Foundation. Voluntary group caring for a local landmark in Presteigne in partnership with Powys C.C. Radnor Wildlife and Countryside Council for Wales. Contact: Community Support 01544 267961
Presteigne Chamber of Trade. Promotion of Presteigne with benefit to traders and the town in general. Contact: Jenni Simpson 01544 262768 or e-mail simpsonjenni@yahoo.co.uk click here for more details
Presteigne and Norton Community Support. Voluntary group which operates from the Old Drill Hall, Hereford Street, Presteigne. Open 5 mornings a week, providing help, support and information to our community. Telephone 01544 267961. click here for more info
Knighton and District Rotary Club. Weekly Wednesday meeting at the Baron of Beef, Bucknall 1p.m. A charitable organisation combining weekly lunch and fellowship with raising money and offering help to communities both locally and internationally. Contact Cathleen Jones email: aussiecrj-rotary@yahoo.co.uk Tel: 07813733240 go to www.knighton.rotary1150.org/
Radnorshire Healthy Friendships. A registered charity set up to support adults who experience mental health distress; helping them live happier, healthier and more fulfilled lives. Support is available for older people aged 50 years plus in the Presteigne area. For more information contact: Stuart Beesley 01686 626221 or email: info@radnorshirehealthyfriendships.org or go to www.radnorshirehealthyfriendships.org
Transition Presteigne. A voluntary group interested in the transition of the town to a less oil dependant and more sustainable future. Monthly meetings and sub groups interested in energy, transport, food, oral history etc. For more information contact Nigel Griffiths on 01544 267437
