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Clubs and Societies

It's the biggest town in Powys. It's home to the world-famous Santa Run and it has a host of other clubs and societies. To find out more about social activity in Newtown, click on the links below - or add your comments to these pages.


  • LATEST: Cats Protection



  • Newtown Silver Band

    Over a hundred years of brass band playing in the town

    Newtown's Olympiad

    Newtown's own international sporting event.

    Newtown FC

    Quick links to online news and match reports about the Robins.

    Santa Run 2006

    Information about the town's sixth charity run held in December 2006.

    Newtown Titans

    Find out how local basketball team the Titans were formed and their hopes for the future.

    Civic Society

    Noelyne Hammond writes about the group's role in the town.

    U3A

    The Newtown branch of the University of the Third Age caters for retired people looking for stimulation.

    Newtown Summer Festival

    Photos from one of Newtown's three weekends of festival fun

    Phoenix Community Scheme

    The Phoenix Community Furniture Scheme collects donated furniture and household effects.

    Animal Welfare Trust

    Newtown's animal welfare charity which has rescued more than 3,500 pets since it was founded in 2003.

    Berriew Bowling Club

    Berriew's club has over 100 members from age 8 to 80 and has been going for 25 years.

    Writing Conference

    Those with a passion for Welsh writing in English make their way to Gregynog Hall

    Musical Theatre

    Check out more about Newtown's musical theatre troupe.

    Newtown Canine Society

    If you're a dog lover here's the society for you.

    Playgroups Association

    Pre-school playgroups have a long history in Wales

    Youth Centre

    Check out the new Youth Centre and what it has to offer

    Newtown RFC

    Follow Newtown's fortunes in the WRU Asda league.

    YFC 70th

    Montgomery YFC celebrated its 70th Anniversary in style.

    Cats Protection

    Lynsey Owen volunteers for her local branch of Cats Protection.

    Young At Heart

    Group member Philip Glynn told us about this keep fit club for older people.

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