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Accessing the Food Bank in Rhayader: We’re Here to Help
At Rhayader & District Community Support (The Arches), we firmly believe that no one in our community should have to face the distress of...
Finding Festive Joy: Looking After Yourself This Holiday Season
The festive season is a time of joy, connection, and celebration—but for many, it can also bring stress, loneliness, or a sense of being...
Reflecting on a Year of Growth and Challenges
We're pleased to reflect on the year’s progress and the resilience shown by Rhayader & District Community Support (RDCS). These have been...
Powys Business Awards
We have an exciting announcement to make…. We are delighted to say that we are finalists in the Social Enterprise/Charity Award category...
Mayor's Report
Rhys Thomas (07843477890 or rhys@rhayader.gov.wales) First of all, I would like to thank everybody for their good wishes following my...
Rhayader Community Newsletter,
The latest edition of The Rhayader Community Newsletter is out now! The purpose of the newsletter is to keep both local residents and...
Eurovision
May also saw one of our big events take place - a Eurovision Fanzone held at The Lost ARC on Saturday, 13th. The night was a fabulous...
Car Boot Sale
On the third and final Bank Holiday Monday in May - the 29th, we hosted a Car Boot & Tabletop Sale at The Smithfield, raising funds for...
Eurovision Fanzone Fundraiser!
On Saturday, 13th May 2023 the Eurovision Song Contest comes to LIVERPOOL! So, why not join us at Rhayader's VERY OWN FANZONE!!!!!!! 7pm...
Trustees of the Arches - Becoming a Volunteer
Did you know that The Arches is governed by a board of voluntary trustees? As well as our paid staff and volunteers, the trustees play a...
Shop Volunteers
The Community Shop was opened by Kirsty Williams AM in June 2014, following a need to provide sustainable income to enable The Arches...
Cooking Club / Food Bank Volunteers
Our cooking club takes place every week, alternating venues between The Lost Arc Cafe and Pant Y Dwr Community Hall. It is a time for all...
Memory Lane Volunteers
As Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II celebrates her Platinum Jubilee, cities, towns and villages across the land will take a trip down...
Cycling Without Age Volunteers
Our new tri-shaw, Sheila, is the latest addition to our transport tribe here at The Arches, and is piloted by our wonderful volunteers...
Befrienders/Good Neighbours
Our befrienders and good neighbours provide support to local people from any age group who suffer from isolation and loneliness, whether...
Transport and Drivers Volunteers
Here at The Arches, we have a small, dedicated group of regular volunteers who take on driving and passenger assistant roles, serving the...
VOLUNTEER DRIVERS WANTED
We are looking for volunteer minibus drivers as well as community car drivers. We are specifically looking for a minibus driver who can...
Our Trishaw Bike has arrived!
Meet Sheila, our fabulous new Triobike! Our bike is ready and raring to take our more senior and less mobile residents out for a ride....
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