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Powys County Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Powys County Times
Kiri Pritchard-McLean to headline Powys comedy night
Llanidloes' up and coming comedy club has announced that Kiri Pritchard-McLean will be hosting a gig later this summer. Llani-Shenanigans Comedy Club has announced that the hugely popular Welsh comedian and podcaster will be performing at their venue at Llanidloes Rugby Club in August. Kiri is known for her smash hit comedy serial killer podcast All Killa No Filla along with fellow comedian Rachel Fairburn as well as her appearances on Radio 4, as well as popular panel shows 'Have I got news for you' and 'Would I lie to you?'. Proud Welsh woman Kiri will be part of a triple header with comediennes Harriet Dyer and newcomer Anna Thomas. The gig will be the finale of their 'Saturday Summer Special' which will see an earlier performance from Esther Manito, Silky and Kevin Daniel. This is just the latest big name to grace the club this year after a sell-out performance from Desiree Birch back in May. In a post online Llani Shenanigans said: 'What a whopper! Saturday 9th August join us for a feast of comedy and great vibes. Get ready to laugh until your sides hurt with an outstanding line up of guest comedians at Llani Shenanigans Comedy Club. It promises to be a belter 'Team Shenanigans is thrilled to bits to be hosting these two fabulous women (Kiri Pritchard-Mclean and Anna Thomas) at Llani Shenanigans Saturday Summer Special. 'SAVE THE DATE Saturday August 9. 'Two shows, two headline acts in each show, plus support act and resident MC Mike Reed to steer us through an afternoon and evening of belly laughs and Llani Shenanigans.'
Powys County Times
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Powys County Times
Llanidloes Rugby Club 50th dinner with Nigel Owens
A 'true legend of Welsh rugby' has been announced as the guest speaker for Llanidloes Rugby Club's 50th anniversary gala dinner. Renowned former international referee Nigel Owens will be at The Clubhouse on Saturday, June 7, for an evening of guaranteed fun and entertainment marking half a century of Llanidloes Rugby Club. The Welsh national treasure oversaw some of the biggest games in rugby during his 17-year career, from Heineken Cup finals to Lions tours, 100 test matches and the Rugby World Cup final, adding his unique take and humour to each game. A regular on Welsh language television, Owens is a renowned speaker as well as running his own farm in west Wales. Llanidloes Rugby Club said the event, which starts at 7pm, 'promises to be an unforgettable night for the club and community". Tickets, costing £50 each, are now available to buy but will be offered first to those who have already expressed interest with the Club.
Powys County Times
05-05-2025
- Automotive
- Powys County Times
Woodpecker Rally confirms Newtown as 2025 base once again
The Phil Price Memorial Woodpecker Rally is set to return in 2025, with Newtown remaining its base. Following the successful transition from Ludlow in 2024, the rally will again take place in the Welsh town on August 30. The event will incorporate stages renowned worldwide, Myherin and Hafren, both made famous by the Wales Rally GB. The rally, which was first run in 1983, is sponsored by the Phil Price Rally School. The shift to Newtown in 2024 was necessitated by the unavailability of the traditional English Marches stages, such as Haye Park and Hopton. The move, however, proved fruitful, and the rally is now capitalising on this momentum. The 2025 edition will introduce a new format, with crews contesting approximately 45 competitive miles through gravel stages. The fast, flowing roads of Myherin, which are seldom used, will be included. The technical challenges presented by Hafren will form the core of the event, with three of the four morning tests taking place in this popular forest complex. To minimise road miles and enhance the rally experience, servicing will be located at Llanidloes Rugby Club, providing easy access back into the forests for the afternoon run. The Britpart facility in Newtown, which served as the rally headquarters in 2024, will continue to host pre-event documentation, start, and finish celebrations. Chairman of the organising committee, Alan Corns, said: "After a great response to the 2024 edition, we've taken another step forward for this year. "Myherin and Hafren are some of the most respected gravel stages in the world, and we're thrilled to be bringing them into the heart of the Woodpecker Rally. "Britpart coming on board last year to host the rally base has really elevated what we can offer this year, and with Llanidloes Rugby Club supporting service, we've been able to streamline logistics for crews and make it a better experience all round. "While we still hope to return to Ludlow and the English stages one day, Newtown has welcomed us with open arms, and we're proud to call it home again for 2025." Additional event information, including entry and spectator details, will be announced in the coming months.
