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The Longest Yarn 2 exhibition
Welshpool u3a are hosting The Longest Yarn 2 exhibition on Wednesday 9th September at Welshpool Town Hall.
The exhibition will be at Welshpool Town Hall from 1st to 30th September.
After the success of The Longest Yarn last year, we are delighted that Welshpool Town Hall has been chosen as a venue to host the highly anticipated follow-up exhibition, The Longest Yarn 2: Britain at War.
The Longest Yarn Welshpool https://longestyarnwelshpool.co.uk/
Britain at War examines how Britain navigated World War II from the declaration of war on 3rd September 1939 to VE Day on 8th May 1945. This includes significant events such as D-Day, the King’s Speech, The Blitz, the bombing of major cities, Britain coping with the war – the Home Guard, the Women’s Land Army, rationing, and much more. The 3D wool art display will feature 80 panels. In addition, there will be life-size knitted displays representing real people such as army leaders and land girls.
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Opportunities for volunteering through CAVO
CAVO (Ceredigion Association of Voluntary Organisations) has a wide range of opportunities for volunteering. The website is at: https://cavo.org.uk/# with a menu link to Get Involved. The summary of personal benefits is:
- Reduces stress, anger, and anxiety.
- Boosts confidence and self-esteem.
- Enhances social skills – connect with diverse people and build new friendships.
- Provides a sense of purpose and belonging to your community.
- Can contribute to physical activity and improved health.