Warning that Welshpool social club could fold if events are not supported
A social club could close unless more people support its events, it was warned today.
Welshpool Social Club in Brook Street is facing dwindling numbers of people attending music events and live sport.
The committee of Welshpool Music Festival, which supports the venue, today made a plea for residents to use it or lose it.
Cathy Beech, group spokeswoman, said: "It is really sad but unless things change its 50th anniversary party in November could realistically be the last thing we see at the venue.
"The current team there are trying their hardest to keep it open, but unless more people turn out over the next couple of months I worry it could be the end.
"It is a fantastic venue, there's always live music on, there's events, live sport and we should as a town be supporting it.
"There is a lack of places where people can go in Welshpool with their children and sit in a friendly atmosphere while having a cheap night out.
"I am a firm believer in community spirit and music bringing people together. This is a venue which does that and for some reason people are willing to let it just die."
Miss Beech said plans are coming together for a 50th anniversary party to be held in November with a 1960s theme in a bid to boost support.
"It should be a fantastic evening. Exact details will be confirmed in the next few days, but we hope this could open the eyes of people and encourage a few more people to come down and give it a go," she said.
"If that leads to more success then that's brilliant, but if it isn't successful then we could be looking at the end of the club."
