Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn Town Council was delighted to host the third Celebration of Newtown Awards on Wednesday 10th April 2024, at The Hafren.
The event aimed to recognise and celebrate individuals, groups, and organisations that have made a positive impact on this community and the local area over the past year.
Cllr John Byrne, Mayor of Newtown, opened the night, stating, “Building upon the success of previous Celebration of Newtown Awards, we gather once again to honour and celebrate the remarkable talents, acts of kindness, and accomplishments of our Newtown residents and businesses. It’s truly heartening to see all of you gathered here tonight. Throughout this year, we’ve witnessed an array of inspiring stories among the nominees being honoured tonight, shining a spotlight on the talent and compassion within our community.”
The Mayor’s chosen charities, The Salvation Army and Dementia Friendly Newtown, both delivered speeches highlighting the positive work they deliver in the community.
The first award of the evening was given in recognition of the collaborative work between Citizens Advice Powys and Newtown & Llanllwchaiarn Town Council. Citizens Advice Powys presented the award to POBL.
Newtown & Llanllwchaiarn Town Council is proud to provide the opportunity for local groups and organisations to apply for the Community Grant throughout the year. The funds can provide vital resources to these organisations, which fundamentally benefit members of the community. Our Community Fund Recognition Award category aimed to recognise the incredible work done by organisations here in Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn.
The awards were presented to:
· Mid Wales Model Engineering Society
· Newtown WI
· Montgomeryshire Family Crisis Centre
· Happy Holidays – Hub of Hope Foundation
· Newtown and District Civic Society
· Treowen CP Primary School
· 2nd Newtown Guides Unit
· N-Able
· The Hafren
· Newtown Silver Band
· Mid Wales Wildcats Basketball Club
· Penygloddfa CP School
· Cultivate
There was also a special recognition award to honour the 150th anniversary of the Newtown Fire Service. Awards were also given for Volunteer of the Year, Young Person or Youth Group of the Year, Business of the Year (Innovation and Enterprise, Third Sector, and Leisure Tourism and Hospitality), Climate and Sustainability Award, Sports Award and Creative Arts Contribution Award.
The awards were presented by Cllr John Byrne, Mayor, who said, “Your tireless efforts and unwavering commitment to improving Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn do not go unnoticed. You should be immensely proud of your achievements.”
Congratulations to all our worthy Winners and Runner Ups listed below:
Sports Award
Winner: Newtown White Stars F.C.
Runner Up: Stephen Lewis
Climate and Sustainability Award
Winner: Circular Economy Mid Wales (CEMW)
Runner Up: Flying Start – Baby Bank
Young Person/Youth Group Award
Winner – Newtown Army Cadets
Runner Up – Hope Allport & George Wareing
Business of the Year Award – Innovation & Enterprise
Winner – Textile Junkies
Runner Up – Mid Wales Photobooths
Business of the Year Award – Third Sector
Winner: Rekindle
Runner Up: All About Newtown
Business of the Year Award – Leisure, Tourism & Hospitality
Winner – Hummingbird
Runner Up: Costa Coffee Newtown
Volunteer of the Year Award
Winner: Christine Evans
Runner Up: Audrey Leggit
Creative Arts Contribution Award
Winner: Knit & Natter
Runners Up: Hafren Community Choir
Closing the evening with a special and prestigious award, Graham Jennings, a well-respected and recently retired PCSO in the town, was presented with an Honorary Freemanship of Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn award.
Cllr Richard Edwards, Chair of the Economy & Environment Committee, announced, “Graham Jennings is a familiar face to all residents of our town. For many years, he has been a source of reassurance and friendliness, leaving an indelible mark on our community. Graham’s contributions extend far beyond his presence; he has played a vital role in both educating and safeguarding us.”
The evening concluded with a special mention of the 50th anniversary of the town council. Cllr John Byrne said, “The Town Council stands as a beacon of advocacy and support for all who choose to live, learn, work, and visit our town. We are committed to amplifying the voices of our residents, ensuring that every individual feels valued, heard, and empowered.”
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Roedd Cyngor Tref y Drenewydd a Llanllwchaearn yn falch o gynnal trydydd Gŵyl Wobrwyo Drenewydd ar ddydd Mercher, 10fed Ebrill 2024, yn y Hafren. Nod y digwyddiad oedd cydnabod a dathlu unigolion, grwpiau, a sefydliadau sydd wedi cael effaith gadarnhaol ar y gymuned hon a’r ardal leol dros y flwyddyn flaenorol.
Agored y noson a fu, Cllr John Byrne, Maer y Drenewydd, gan ddweud, “Gan adeiladu ar lwyddiant Gwobrau Wobrwyo Drenewydd blaenorol, rydym yn casglu unwaith eto i anrhydeddu a dathlu talentau rhyfeddol, gweithredoedd caredigrwydd, a llwyddiannau ein trigolion a’n busnesau. Mae’n wirioneddol galonogol gweld pawb ohonoch yn ymgynnull yma heno. Trwy gydol y flwyddyn hon, rydym wedi gweld amrywiaeth o straeon ysbrydoledig ymhlith ymgeiswyr y caiff eu hanrhydeddu heno, gan oleuo talent a charedigrwydd yn ein cymuned.”
Cyflwynodd elusennau yr Maer, y Salvation Army a Dementia Friendly Newtown, araithau yn amlygu’r gwaith cadarnhaol y maent yn ei wneud yn y gymuned.
Rhoddwyd y wobr gyntaf y noson i gydnabyddiaeth y gwaith cydweithredol rhwng Cyngor Arweiniad Powys a Chyngor Tref y Drenewydd a Llanllwchaearn. Cyflwynodd Cyngor Arweiniad Powys y wobr i POBL.
Mae Cyngor Tref y Drenewydd a Llanllwchaearn yn falch o gynnig y cyfle i grwpiau a sefydliadau lleol wneud cais am Grant y Gymuned trwy gydol y flwyddyn. Gall y cronfeydd ddarparu adnoddau hanfodol i’r sefydliadau hyn, sy’n hanfodol o fudd i aelodau’r gymuned. Roedd ein categori Gwobr Cydnabyddiaeth Cronfa Gymunedol yn anelu at gydnabod y gwaith anhygoel a wneir gan sefydliadau yma yn y Drenewydd a Llanllwchaearn.
Cyflwynwyd y gwobrau i:
· Mid Wales Model Engineering Society
· Newtown WI
· Montgomeryshire Family Crisis Centre
· Happy Holidays – Hub of Hope Foundation
· Newtown and District Civic Society
· Treowen CP Primary School
· 2nd Newtown Guides Unit
· N-Able
· The Hafren
· Newtown Silver Band
· Mid Wales Wildcats Basketball Club
· Penygloddfa CP School
· Cultivate
Roedd gwobr arbennig hefyd i gydnabod penblwydd 150 mlynedd Gwasanaeth Tân y Drenewydd. Cafwyd gwobrau hefyd ar gyfer Gwirfoddolwr y Flwyddyn, Person Ieuengaf neu Grŵp Ieuenctid y Flwyddyn, Busnes y Flwyddyn (Arloesedd a Mentrau, Trydydd Sector, a Hamdden, Twristiaeth, a Lletygarwch), Gwobr Hinsawdd a Chynaliadwyedd, Gwobr Chwaraeon a Gwobr Cyfraniad i’r Celfyddydau Creadigol.
Cyflwynwyd y gwobrau gan Cllr John Byrne, y Maer, a ddywedodd, “Nid yw eich ymdrechion diarddel a’ch ymrwymiad di-dor i wella’r Drenewydd a Llanllwchaearn yn mynd heb sylw. Dylech fod yn falch iawn o’ch cyflawniadau.”
Llongyfarchiadau i’n holl Enillwyr ac Enillwyr Isod:
Gwobr Chwaraeon
Enillydd: Newtown Whitestars F.C.
Enillydd Ail: Stephen Lewis
Gwobr Hinsawdd a Chynaliadwyedd
Enillydd: Circular Economy Mid Wales (CEMW)
Enillydd Ail: Flying Start – Baby Bank
Gwobr Person Ieuengaf/Grŵp Ieuenctid
Enillydd: Newtown Army Cadets
Enillydd Ail – Hope Allport & George Wareing
Gwobr Busnes y Flwyddyn – Arloesedd a Mentrau
Enillydd – Textile Junkies
Enillydd Ail – Mid Wales Photobooths
Gwobr Busnes y Flwyddyn – Trydydd Sector
Enillydd: Rekindle
Enillydd Ail: All About Newtown
Gwobr Busnes y Flwyddyn – Hamdden, Twristiaeth & Lletygarwch
Enillydd: Hummingbird
Enillydd Ail: Costa Coffee y Drenewydd
Gwobr Gwirfoddolwr y Flwyddyn
Enillydd: Christine Evans
Enillydd Ail: Audrey Leggit
Gwobr Cyfraniad i’r Celfyddydau Creadigol
Enillydd: Knit & Natter
Enillwyr Isod: Hafren Community Choir
Agorodd y noson gyda sylw arbennig a phrestigiol i Graham Jennings, a oedd yn Swyddog Heddlu Trefedig a ymddeolodd yn ddiweddar, a ddyfarnwyd iddo Wobr Dinasyddiaeth Anrhydeddus y Drenewydd a Llanllwchaearn.
Cyhoeddodd Cllr Richard Edwards, Cadeirydd y Pwyllgor Economi ac Amgylchedd, “Mae Graham Jennings yn wyneb cyfarwydd i bobl holl breswylwyr ein tref. Ers blynyddoedd lawer, mae wedi bod yn ffynhonnell o sicrwydd a chyfeillgarwch, gan adael marc dyddiol ar ein cymuned. Mae cyfraniadau Graham yn ymestyn ymhell y tu hwnt i’w bresenoldeb; mae wedi chwarae rhan hanfodol o ran ein haddysgu a’n diogelu.”
Cafwyd diwedd arbennig i’r noson gyda sylw arbennig i 50 mlynedd ers sefydlu’r cyngor tref. Dywedodd Cllr John Byrne, “Mae’r Cyngor Tref yn berw fel golygfa o eiriolaeth a chefnogaeth i bawb sy’n dewis byw, dysgu, gweithio, ac ymweld â’n tref. Rydym wedi ymrwymo i gryfhau lleisiau ein trigolion, gan sicrhau bod pob unigolyn yn teimlo ei fod yn cael ei werthfawrogi, ei glywed, a’i rymuso.”
