CIVIC SERVICE
16th Aug 2010

This year's Civic Service for the Mayor of Newtown Councillor Mrs Joy Jones will be held at Hope Community Church, Dolfor Road, Newtown on Sunday 19th September 2010 at 10.30 am.

FUN DAY Sunday 12th September
16th Aug 2010

A great day for all Sunday September 12th 2010.
10am until 4 pm - Decorate your bike and Dog Fancy Dress competitions, Childrens Entertainers, Face Painting, Bucking Bronco, Fun Fair, Fireman Display, Water Walkers, Magician, Classic Cars, Bungee Run
FREE Hog Roast.
From 4pm-7.pm SINGING IN THE PARK - Bands, Harpist, Singers, Newtown Musical Theatre Company, Newtown Silver Band.
FANTASTIC FUN FOR ALL THE FAMILY - - - - - -Come along and join in the fun.

Picnic in the Park - GOLDEN TICKETS
28th Jul 2010

If you would like a GOLDEN TICKET for the picnic in the park on the 12th Sept at 12.30 pm please write to the Council address below.
Open to children aged 3 to 10 years
there will be a draw for the tickets,
closing date 26th August 2010
To apply for a ticket you have to live within ten miles of Newtown town centre.
APPLY TO
Golden Tickets
Town Council Offices
The cross
Broad Street
Newtown
Powys
SY16 2BB

Newtown Community Awards
20th Jul 2010

The Newtown Community awards 2010 will be given to Newtownians who have demonstrated an outstanding degree of public spirit and commitment.
It could be someone who has made Newtown a better place, or who has improved the life of the others through their selfless efforts. It could be someone who loyally looks after a relative, or a diligent charity worker who always puts others first. It could be anyone doing any job and doing it willingly.
If you know someone you would like to nominate for these awards please contact. Town Clerk Newtown Town Council 01686 625544 for an application form. Closing Date 1st September 2010.

FREE:- HOME FIRE SAFETY CHECKS
2nd Feb 2010

If you would like a FREE home safety check and smoke alarm please contact Mid & West Wales Fire & Rescue on 0800 169 1234 or e mail mawwfire.gov.uk/home_safety_eng/index.asp
or mawwfire.gov.uk/home_safety_cym/index.asp

Grant Applications 2010
25th Jan 2010

Application forms for grants are now available from the Town Council office or Robert Owen Museum
Forms must be returned to the office by 30th September 2010
for more information contact Town Clerk 01686 625544

Free, practical help for those in fuel poverty
3rd Mar 2009

The independent Home Heat Helpline - 0800 33 66 99 - can deliver for these vulnerable groups:
Advice on social tariffs-typically a 20 % saving
Grants for free home insulation regardless of who owns the property and no means testing for the over 70s. Absolute right for them to receive free cavity wall and loft insulation or free top-ups to modern standards. Same help to households in receipt of attendance allowance, disibility living allowance or employment and support allowance (Incapacity benefit) single parent allowance or households with yound children with an annual income of less than £14,600.
Access to the Priority Service Register, with free annual gas appliance safety checks, passwords for official gas and electricity-related callers. Third party, Braille, large print and talking billing.
Flexible payment options for customers in fuel debt.
A disconnection safety net, ensuring no vulnerable customer will be knowingly disconnected
The home helpline also recognises that those moast in need of help are often those least able to access it so the helpline now accepts third party applications including calls from friends, relatives and neighbours, clergy on behalf of pensioners, healthcare professionals on behalf of patients, volunteers on behalf of those they assist. Lines are open 9am-8pm Mon-Fri and 10 am-2pm on Saturdays. Calls are taken by trained expert advisors, not call centre operatives and you can even arrange a call back or get more information at www.homeheathelpline.org.uk

Advertise your business in Newtown
24th Jan 2007

The Town Council of Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn manages the town's tourist information boards which show a map of Newtown and provide local information. They are situated at various locations around the town, including the car parks, Railway Station, High Street, Bear Lanes Shopping Centre and Shortbridge Street.

Local businesses are given the opportunity to advertise on these boards, for only £10 plus VAT per month for an A3 advert. Advertising space on the boards is available now and any business interested should contact the Town Council on 01686 625544.