Whether you find out about local events and activities on Pant.Today, social media, in the Tizer, via posters on telegraph poles around the village or elsewhere, you have to admit there’s a lot going on locally.
But often we probably don’t take a step back and see the full breadth of community activity that’s taking place – literally under our noses.
Pant Together have arranged a number of community events such as bingo and quizzes in Pant Memorial Hall and, along with the Pop-Up Pub taking place in the hall too, these give locals an opportunity for an evening out – especially now that the Cross Guns is closed and on the market.
There are a number of events that take place at both Pant Memorial Hall and Llanymynech Village Hall such as classes, concerts, sports and fitness activities.
Both halls are run and managed by volunteers from the local community and Llanymynech & Pant Parish Council is made up of local community representatives too.
Pant Autumn Bazaar has become a village fixture which not only raises important funds for the upkeep of Pant’s community asset but brings dozens of people together to chat and socialise.
Within a short distance we have rounders, bowling and football clubs as well as a golf club with social activities.
For many, amateur dramatics is their thing and the LADS (Llanymynech Amateur Dramatics Society) is a well know example of a vibrant drama company locally who have performed in both Pant and Llanymynech.
Local people often organise fundraising events for local and national causes they feel passionate about, which bring friends and neighbours together.
Our two parish churches and chapel all hold regular services as well as other events such as the regular Meet & Eat held by Morton Church in the Memorial Hall and a dementia-friendly sofa club.
Pant Women’s Institute is very active holding monthly meetings, with a wide range of speakers on numerous subjects. They are also open to new members.
Llanymynech Canal Wharf and the Shropshire Union Canal Society both have Montgomery Canal related activities and we shouldn’t forget Bryn Offa School too!
There are certainly dozens of other events and activities locally that we have missed but it’s fair to say that there’s a lot of community around here.
The thing that makes all these events possible and successful is volunteers.
Sometimes it may feel that we are isolated as a village and individually, but scratch the surface and there’s lots going on to get involved with.