Cariads Local Family Magazine - Issue 5 Autumn/Winter 2015 by Cariads Local Ltd

local family magazine

Autumn/Winter 2015 . Issue 5.

nd Useful a e iv t a inform with s t n for pare aged n e r d il ch 0 - 12 years

School Holiday ideas • Dance classes • Welsh for families • Baby signing • Christmas Fairs

Activity Ideas • Days Out • Articles • Recipes • Puzzles Competitions Book Reviews Pages What’s On Listings Please mention Cariads Local•Family Magazine when responding to adverts •8

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Welcome to our Autumn / Winter issue. This year we decided to get the magazine out earlier than in 2014, so it goes out to Nurseries, Schools and community pick up points mid October. Why? Because local parents told us they wanted ideas for October Half Term. Tick. They wanted inspiration for their Christmas Shopping. Tick. They wanted to know about local Fairs and Events way in advance of the busy December month. Tick. As usual, we’ve had a ball putting this publication together. We aim to provide you with as much variety as possible, we do the leg work, you sit back with a brew making your way from cover to cover ... maybe with a few interruptions from the kids: “Mum can you get me a drink?”; “Dad will you come play with us?”. We tell you our own experiences. Laura’s boys, aged 6 - 11 years popped along to The Gaming Hub, Brecon. Read all about it on page 15. Late Summer, myself and some friends finally took the children to Quackers in Newbridge, what a little gem of a place. See page 11 for more details. Recently I met local children’s wear designer Katherine Trigg, living right here on our doorstep. Turn to page 23 for our Local Talent feature.

Working with 14 local Children’s Nurseries and 26 local Primary Schools in the following towns and villages: Brecon, Bronllys, Builth Wells, Clifford, Clyro, Crickhowell, Eardisley, Hay-on-Wye, Kington, Llangattock, Llangorse, Llangynidr, Llyswen, Michaelchurch Escley, Peterchurch, Sennybridge, Talgarth and Whitney-on-Wye. Next issue out in time for the Easter Holidays . . . CariAds Local Ltd. can not be held responsible for any inaccuracies in advertisements nor for any consequences arising from this. Opinions expressed by contributors or advertisers are not necessarily those of the publisher. All artwork used in Cariads Local Family Magazine must not be published in any other media without permission from CariAds Local Ltd. Other publications must not canvas advertisers from Cariads Local Family Magazine.

On page 26 you’ll see a Word Search with the chance to win one of the three prizes listed below. Please complete, or ask the children to complete, and if parents could take 5 minutes to give feedback to this issue - we’d love to hear from you, good or bad. With 8 pages of event listings, remember to keep our publication in easy reach. We take you from the start of the October Half Term right up to January 2016. Get in touch if you would like to feature in our Easter issue. Enjoy, Lisa Marie Badham x

(Photo: The Badham family enjoying the last of the Summer)

Competitions This month we have three fab prizes up for grabs: • An Indoor Multi Activity Session for Two at Llangorse Multi Activity Centre • A Family Ticket (2 Adults & 2 Children) for the Wyeside Cinema, Builth Wells • An hour for 2 people on the machines at The Gaming Hub, Brecon

For your chance to win one of the above prizes, please complete our Christmas themed Word Search on page 26 and send to us by 1st December 2015. The winners will be announced in our next issue.

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A FREE day out at Big Pit, Blaenafon! Experience the thrill of going 300ft underground with an ex miner (children must be at least a metre tall to go underground) and visit the exciting underground interactive galleries and Pithead Baths exhibition. There are also a variety of events and activities taking place throughout the year plus the Little Pit Explorers Club for 0-5 year olds. Membership benefits including a certificate, badge, activity pack and VIP invitations to special events throughout the year. If your little one would like to join, pop in to any of the events and sign up or give them a ring on 029 2057 3650. Events at Big Pit:

for the ‘big day’ in the Christmas household. Has Rudolph been a good reindeer this year? Has Father Christmas finished painting the sleigh? Go along and find out more. £5 per child, includes a gift. Suitable for 0-5 ages. Limited spaces, so pre-booking essential on: 029 2057 3650.

26th – 30th October Half Term - Craft Activities.

Sat 19th December - Father Christmas at the Pit.

Go along and have a ‘hoot’ making crafty owls and animal species which you might find on the nearby Coity Tip, plus other autumn-themed crafts.

Be amazed as Father Christmas arrives at Pit Top at 10.30am, travelling 300ft UP from underground on his way to Lapland. Once he’s arrived (and found his elves!), there’ll be an opportunity to visit him in his cottage and tell him what’s on your Christmas list. £5 per child, includes a gift. Suitable for all children. No booking necessary.

Sat 12th December - Big Pit Babies Christmas Event. A chance for younger visitors to meet Mother Christmas and find out how preparations are going

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Courtyard launches Herefordshire’s Family Festival! The Courtyard is hosting Herefordshire’s Family Festival, a mystical day full of spellbinding stories, fantastical fairytales, castles, gingerbread houses, dragons, knights, princesses, mermaids and underwater worlds. The Myths and Legends theme will kick off at 10am with Carnival Arts processing from Castle Green to The Courtyard, which will be completely transformed into a mystical world. From 10.30am, there will be an abundance of activities, workshops and events for young people, based around the story of Maud and the Dragon of Mordiford. Join the hunt for the dragon on a tour of The Courtyard, build a gingerbread house for Hansel and Gretel, take part in classes and workshops and splash into the studio to watch Ripstop Theatre Company’s mesmerising show, A Real Mermaid’s Tale. There will be workshops, performances, music, films and stories perfect for kids of all ages during half term, with Open Sky Productions,The Fetch Theatre Company,The Garrick Singers, 2Faced Dance, Music

Pool and performances from The Courtyard’s youth theatre. Visitors are invited to dress up on the day, have their faces painted, visit the storytelling tepee, create a pet dragon and much much more... Herefordshire’s Family Festival is guaranteed to have something for everyone. This is a free event that is open to all, but some events will be ticketed. Pre-booking is recommended to avoid disappointment. Herefordshire’s Family Festival will take place at The Courtyard on Wednesday 28 October from 10am – 7pm. To book tickets, or for more information contact the Box Office on 01432 340555 or visit www.courtyard.org.uk.

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Santa has agreed to visit The Play Barn! The Play Barn will be open every day over half term from Wednesday 21st October until Tuesday 3rd November 10am-5pm, last entry at 4pm. The toddler group won’t be running on Thursday 29th October because of half term but you are all still welcome to visit then.

Tel: 01874 623480 “Award winning Soft Play. The fun awaits!” Now selling Rijo42 bean to cup coffee

They will then resume normal opening hours, closing Monday’s and Tuesdays with the toddler group on a Thursday morning, until the Christmas holidays. The last toddler group for 2015 will be the 17th December and will include a visit from Santa so please let them know if you wish to attend so that they can let Santa know how many children will be visiting. This December, Santa has kindly agreed to visit The Play Barn for pre-booked parties, school groups and nurseries. For more information and for the Christmas opening hours please check their website www.breconplaybarn. co.uk or phone them on 01874 623480.

Open Wed-Sun 10am-5pm Open 7 Days Powys School Holidays Located at Brynich, 1 mile east of Brecon www.breconplaybarn.co.uk

More People Dancing Leading local dance organisation, Dawns Powys Dance, which was recently awarded charity status, celebrated its new dawn with an energetic launch showcase recently. The open door event was devised to celebrate the success of the past 30 years but also present a clear vision for the future. In attendance were Chris Davies MP, Ken Skates AM, Deputy Minister for Culture, Sport and Tourism and a host of arts organisations and Dawns Powys Dance participants. The company has a revised vision – More People Dancing – and the new Board of Trustees are committed to providing opportunities for more people to make, create and watch dance together as families, as communities, as friends and as schools.

Dawns Powys Dance delivers inclusive, creative and fun dance classes to children and young people across Powys For more details of classes near you, see the What’s On section or contact us: Tel: 01597 824370 Email: hello@dawnspowysdance.org Web: www.dawnspowysdance.org Facebook: facebook.com/dawnspowysdance Twitter: @dawnspowysdance

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Michaelchurch Escley Primary and Preschool - Go along to find out more! The Autumn Term is always an exciting time at primary school with Harvest and Christmas on the horizon. Michaelchurch Escley Primary School are looking forward to welcoming members of the community to share these special times with them in the coming term.

means we’ve more than doubled over the last eighteen months, something we feel is testament to the quality of education we’re able to provide.”

In addition to this, Michaelchurch Escley Primary School will be holding an Open Day on Wednesday 14th October 10am-2pm and a Family Fun Day on Sunday 15th November. Please go along to find out more about them and what they do.

The school are also excited to welcome Miss Smith, the new Class Two (now Saplings Class) teacher, and Miss Mclean, the new Teaching Assistant, to the staff team. Miss Smith, who was a teacher in Italy prior to completing her teacher training here, is teaching the children in Saplings Class and Miss Mclean is working with children in Saplings and Oak Class.

The school is welcoming lots of new children this year, and their reception intake of 8, along with children joining higher up the school, takes their numbers up to over 40. “This increase in numbers

The Preschool has had a great start to the new term, welcoming new faces.The Preschool is open TuesdayThursday 9am-3pm if you would like to pop in for a look around if you are interested in booking a place.

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Perhaps Pinnacle Essence can help Who do you know who has just redecorated a room in their house and needs a finishing touch? Who do you know who is particular about their home accessories and has to have them ‘just so’? Who do you know who loves finding quirky items to become features displayed in their home? Perhaps Pinnacle Essence can help? Established in 2013, this small handcrafting business has grown steadily over the last 20 months. Initially focusing on made-to-order fabric memory boards, bunting and quilling, Sarah has expanded the range of home décor accents to include and specialise in bespoke lampshades, including a range of gorgeous lampshades for children. Sarah, who is the designer, creator, administrator, marketer and everything else behind the scenes, started Pinnacle Essence to fulfil her love of crafting, and has relished learning new skills to add more creations to her range.With a background in photography, Sarah is also well placed to offer Photographic Business Services to other local business, as well as capture some stunning images of her own makes.

Since moving to the area in 2012, Sarah and her family have fallen in love with the life Brecon has to offer. Her two young boys are big into the outdoors, and the family can often be found ‘popping up’ one of the fine hills and mountains that surround this beautiful location (in between the children’s increasing rugby and football commitments!). Inspired by nature’s beauty, Sarah regularly captures it in abstract, and is now able to turn some of those images into stunning lampshades or decorative candles. So if you would like to commission an individual piece for your home, or know of someone who might like a truly individual gift, why not get in touch with Sarah and see what she can offer you.

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Special gifts galore

A family run business in Hay-on-Wye offering a hand picked selection of gorgeous baby wear new and pre-loved

Alana’s Baby Corner is Hay’s only baby shop. A family business, run by Ange and her mother Sharon, the business is named after Ange’s first child, Alana. They provide a hand-picked selection of gorgeous new and pre-loved baby wear for youngsters from birth to 4 years. In time they hope to extend and offer an extensive range of baby equipment, including prams, pushchairs and nursery furniture. If you’re looking for a gift, make Alana’s Baby Corner your first stop. From quality, well known brands, to local talent who supply handmade items, they have plenty to choose from. Baby Showers are becoming more and more popular in the UK, here you will find all you need, from party supplies to the gift. Make a start on your Christmas shopping with a visit to Alana’s Baby Corner – you’re guaranteed to find that unique and special gift.

Gifts for new babies and baby showers along with a gorgeous selection of handmade items such as dribble bibs, nappy baskets, memory boxes, cushions and much more Stockists of Frugi, Pink Lining, Flosselle, Blade and Rose, Clothies, Asorba and 3pommes Open Monday - Saturday 10am - 5pm 47 Lion Street, Hay-on-Wye HR3 5AA Tel: 01497822863 www.alanasbabycorner.co.uk Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram

Treat the kids on the weekend Casa can be found hidden on St. Mary’s Street in Brecon inside a charming little shed formally used as the Royal Mail parcel sorting office. At Casa you’ll find the perfect place to enjoy fresh Lavazza coffee, an array of interesting Teapigs Tea, delightful homemade cakes, a full fry up (without the fry!) and a unique and imaginative lunchtime menu offering a choice of local and traditional food with an emphasis on homemade healthy eating. Visit Casa with friends, loved ones, business associates or treat the kids on the weekend with their famous homemade Belgium waffles, American style fluffy pancakes and Llanfaes Dairy ice cream milk shakes! Casa caters for both children and adult birthday parties with packages including Pancake Parties, Pizza Parties, Champagne Brunch and lots more ... pop in or call them for more details!

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Camping with nature at the Hollybush!

Hollybush Camp Site

Hollybush is a campsite with a bit of a difference.“Here Nature Reserve & Camp Site we pride ourselves on our conservation efforts and our beautiful natural setting. We don’t have rows of neat pitches and we don’t offer “glamping” - we offer a service that’s hard to find and very special.” All their camping areas are in a natural setting, whether on the grassy area, the woods or the tipi circle. They are constantly working towards more sustainable and ecological practices such as recycling all the waste and re-using materials to build with. The result is that when you camp with Hollybush, you will awake to birdsong and the rustle of squirrels in the trees. They have wildlife in the woods, in the trees and in the river. Tipi Hire • Canoe Hire • Bicycle Hire They also offer canoe hire and now bicycle hire plus other fun family activities such as raft building and Camping • Wildswimming • Bar, Shop, Cafe bushcraft, where their resident expert Barbara will Adventure Activities teach you some fascinating skills. www.hollybushcamping.com They have two shiny, new tipis and are all set to move forwards into the next season with exciting WV_halfpg_ad_2015.qxp_150x132_port 29/09/2015 19:03 Page 1 projects and new plans. Go and check them out!

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An enjoyable and rewarding experience! My name is Lyndon Eatough-Smith and I am very pleased to tell you about my business, LJ’s Music Services. I am an experienced music teacher and performer and I offer tuition in a wide range of instruments, which can be seen in my advert. Additionally I offer tuition in Music Theory and preparation for aural tests. I believe that learning an instrument should be an enjoyable and rewarding experience. Students can work towards examinations or play simply for pleasure. I am based in Moccas, Herefordshire and tuition is available at my home or I can travel. In most cases it is necessary to charge a small fee for travelling, to be negotiated. Full details can be found on my website, www.ljsmusicservices.co.uk. As well as teaching, I offer a very wide range of performances for a variety of occasions, from parties to weddings. I have a jazz band, Wye Valley Jazz and a duo called Bailey Music. I also perform as a soloist. Again, please visit my website for further information.

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If you have any general queries, you are welcome to contact me on the number shown in my advert. Herefordshire & Mid-Wales Fun sports coaching sessions for children age 3-9 Classes Parties Events

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We are a friendly group of breastfeeding mums who meet weekly for a cuppa and a chat. Come along to meet other mums while your little ones play together. Some of us are trained peer supporters so we can help with any breastfeeding issues. We also provide a resource & equipment library. Drop in and join us: Brecon Breastfeeding Support Thursdays 10am - 12noon The Muse, Brecon. We run throughout the school holidays. Older siblings welcome.

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We finally made it to Quackers! One of the joys of producing this magazine is coming across places that I didn’t know existed. One of these was Quakers, just outside Llandrindod. At the end of the Summer, on a miserable morning, we and 3 other families went along to the large indoor play centre. In total there were 8 adults, 7 active children aged 1 - 6 years and 1 chilled newborn baby. With slides, a tube slide, roller racers, a rope bridge, ball pool and many other exciting features including softball cannons and double drop slide, there was plenty to keep both little kids and big kids entertained. Us grown ups soon realised it was a great place to let the inner kid thrive! Quackers have the biggest drop slide in Mid-Wales, I’m a little faint hearted so decided to sit this one out, but most of our group gave it a go. We set up a base centrally and found the environment very safe and secure. After a couple of hours we decided to have some

lunch to recharge. The Cowshed Café was superb. There was lots of choice on the menu, and the food was great quality and reasonably priced. The staff were very polite and helpful. After this pit stop the children were promised a further 30 minutes indoors. Once we gathered outside, to our delight the sun had come out. It was time to enjoy the race track with pedal go-karts. What super fun. At one point I had Cariad on my lap in quick pursuit of the others. We (and the families who joined us) will definitely be back. In fact Cariad has asked most children at her nursery to come next time! If you’re looking to plan a group outing for a family gathering, a Christmas party for the local mums and tots group, or a birthday party – Quackers would be a great choice. Take a look at their website for group, event and party bookings. Thank you Quackers for a most enjoyable day. Lisa Marie x

• 14ft drop slide • 4 lane astra slide • ball pool • maze • roller racers • soft play for toddlers • peddle go-carts • ball cannons • double drop slide • large outdoor sandpit, picnic and lake area

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Let’s talk and read Welsh with our Children! It may be that you never had the chance to learn when you were at school or maybe you just need the confidence to start using your Welsh again. The Aberystwyth University provide Welsh for the Family courses held at family friendly times and locations so you can learn while your children are at school or nursery.

help is available to pay for course materials, travelling costs, and child care while funds last.

There are extra resources online to help you and your children and several groups where you can practise your Welsh. Details of groups in Brecon, Talybont-ar-Wysg, Ystradgynlais, and Penybont can be found on their website http://www. learnwelshinmidwales.org/da-powys.php They also offer many other courses for complete beginners to advanced level throughout South Powys. For details contact Anika Lloyd 01639 841751 ail@aber.ac.uk, or their central office 0800 876 6975 welshforadults@aber.ac.uk.

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Most years the Mid Wales Welsh for Adults Centre organise a trip on the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal for Welsh learners and their children/ grandchildren. The trips include various activities in Welsh from singing with Heather Jones to storytelling with Guto Dafis and Marion Oughton, who is a Welsh learner, as well as a summary of the history of the canal. Fluent Welsh speakers are also welcome on these trips to help the Welsh learners to socialize in Welsh whilst enjoying a pleasant trip on the canal.

We are delighted to announce the launch of a brand new fun learning experience for 0-3 year olds.

Dwylo Bach

Bilingual baby signing with songs and activities to help you both learn together Ages 0-3 years old Parents, grand parents and carers welcome £3.50 per child

FREE TASTER SESSION ON WEDNESDAY 4 NOVEMBER Ysgol y Bannau, Brecon 9.15am – 10.45am

per session with discounts for additional siblings & block booking

Every Wednesday from 11 November 2015 Contact Claire Morgan - Dwylo Bach, Cylch Meithrin Aberhonddu 07976 472842

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Baby Signing in Brecon We are delighted to introduce Dwylo Bach (Little Hands) – a new and fun learning experience using sign language for 0 to 3 year olds developed by Cylch Meithrin Aberhonddu and funded by The Big Lottery Awards for All. They are establishing a group for parents, carers and their children to promote and encourage the use of sign language to babies and toddlers through the medium of Welsh and English using Makaton sign language. This is the only group of its kind in Wales to offer a bilingual service.

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The group will meet every Wednesday morning from 9.15am to 10.45am at Ysgol y Bannau in Brecon and will be run by their enthusiastic early years team. Refreshments included. Go along to their free taster session on Wednesday 4th November 2015 at 9.15am which will give you opportunity to speak to Claire, play leader, and learn about the benefits of teaching your child these techniques. English

speaking parents and carers are very welcome and will be amazed at how easy it will be to pick up basic Welsh words as all teaching is bilingual. Baby signing is well regarded by speech and language therapists as promoting positive verbal and non verbal communication between parents and their children in a loving and sensitive way. Signing alongside spoken language provides a richer language base for brain activity, growth and development. “We will introduce signing during weekly sessions through song, rhyme and books and then reinforced during periods of free play.” Parents are encouraged to then utilise the skills and signs learned during their child’s daily routines to further support their language development. Formal sessions will start on Wednesday 11th November 2015 and will run alongside the academic term times. Sessions will cost £3.50 per child per session with discounts for additional siblings and booking in advance. “As a Welsh medium nursery we are focused on providing every child with the opportunity for early

We are delighted to announce the launch of a brand new fun learning experience for 0-3 year olds.

Dwylo Bach

Bilingual baby signing with songs and activities to help you both learn together Ages 0-3 years old Parents, grand parents and carers welcome £3.50 per child

FREE TASTER SESSION ON WEDNESDAY 4 NOVEMBER Ysgol y Bannau, Brecon 9.15am – 10.45am

per session with discounts for additional siblings & block booking

Every Wednesday from 11 November 2015 Contact Claire Morgan - Dwylo Bach, Cylch Meithrin Aberhonddu 07976 472842

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success in their proficiency in Welsh and Dwylo Bach will be a complimentary addition to the range of educational services we offer to two and three-yearolds. Signing in Welsh will provide a way of introducing the language to children, enabling them to begin to express their feelings, wishes and needs and to make sense of their world.” For more information: Claire Morgan, Dwylo Bach, Cylch Meithrin Aberhonddu, 07976 472842. meithrin.aberhonddu@gmail.com www.facebook.com/dwylobach.

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The Gaming Hub is definitely the coolest shop in Brecon! Eleri, the owner, is always really nice and helpful. Upstairs, they sell new and pre-owned games. Prices for pre-owned games start from only £2.50. We’ve bought a few games from there and they’ve all worked brilliantly. They’ve also got lots of snacks you can buy, including ice cream and pick & mix. Downstairs is a gaming room. The Gaming Hub has a PS3, an XBOX360 and an XBOX ONE. We tried all three! We’ve been wanting to try an XBOX ONE so that was really good! There’s lots of games to choose from, and awesome gaming chairs that are super comfy. You can even have your birthday party in the gaming room. It’s £30 for six children for an hour, and it includes a free pick & mix for each child. Maximum amount of children is 10, it’s an extra £2.50 per child. We would definitely like to have our birthday parties there! The Williams brothers (aged 6-11 years old)

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For learners of all ages, at all stages… English tuition from KS2 – KS5 One-to-one, pair or small group sessions catered for Exam preparation, revision & technique Drama tuition Drama groups GCSE & A level tuition Preparation for LAMDA exams RAVEN DRAMA IS ALSO LOOKING FOR PEOPLE TO TAKE PART ON AND OFF-STAGE WITH A VILLAGE PANTO SCHEDULED FOR SPRING 2016…

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What is Raven Drama? As a teacher with over 20 years classroom experience, Lynn is dedicated to passing on her love of learning – as well as that of building confidence with young and older learners alike. There is no escape from the fact that we live in a time where inter-personnel skills need to go hand in hand with academic success. The importance of the creative, intellectual and social development of the individual should not be underestimated. Or, in another way, developing your ability to work with other people and developing the confidence in being able to deal positively in a range of situations is a good thing. Both in the school place, the workplace and in our day-to-day living. Captains (and Captainesses!) of industry are constantly worried by the poor communication skills many of us exhibit when entering the workplace. Even educators find the demands and challenges placed upon them to deliver the key Literacy, Numeracy and ICT skills in a formal context find there is little time to deliver in a more creative way. By working in a relaxed and supportive environment, Raven Drama can help to develop the confidence of participants through informed and experienced tuition and guidance. Raven Drama aims to encourage creativity, communication skills and confidence building as well as self-discipline, teamwork, reflection and evaluation. Raven Drama has an academic base where an appreciation of literature, poetry and drama is nurtured. However, learning through fun, enjoyment and challenge is the order of the day… Raven Drama can offer the following subjects at KS3/4/5: English Language; English Literature; Drama and Performing Arts theory and practical. If you have any queries regarding one-to-one tuition for your son or daughter, please do contact Lynn to discuss your particular requirements. Groups of up to three can also be catered for which can work well for some. Lynn can help with revision techniques, identifying preferred learning styles, confidence issues with studying. Raven Drama runs a local group in Llangorse. Please contact Lynn if you would her to help develop the skill set of your child, develop confidence, develop written and spoken skills. She can even come in to your school and start up a Drama group or to run a taster session.

, Henry s Book Review: “Hi, I’m Henry. I’m 6 years old and I live in Brecon.” Polly and the Puffin by by Jenny Colgan Polly heard a CRASH downstairs. Was it a monster? NO! Was it a spider alien? NO! It was a little puffin with a broken wing...When Polly discovers an injured puffin, she and her mummy look after him in their cottage by the sea. Slowly, Neil’s wing heals and Polly must prepare herself to say goodbye to her new friend. Will she ever see him again?

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Perfect for bedtime stories and early readers. From the author of The Little Beach Street Bakery. Contains recipes, activities and jokes in addition to the story. This book is about a little girl called Polly who finds an injured puffin. She calls him Neil and looks after him until he’s better. But then Neil has to go and live with other puffins and Polly is sad. Will Neil come back to visit for some more of Polly’s iced buns? My favourite bit of this book is when Neil comes back, that made me very happy. Neil was my favourite character because he was cute and funny. At the end of the book there are jokes and some recipes. I am going to make the iced buns with my mummy, but I’m going to make white icing not pink.

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This book is very good and I want to read the other Polly and the Puffin books when they come out! Polly and the Puffin’ is the first in a series of books for young children by best-selling author Jenny Colgan, and features some of the characters from her Little Beach Street Bakery series. 5 Stars

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Christmas is coming… The festive spirit is already flowing through The Old Railway Line Garden Centre where Christmas is in full flow! The award winning garden centre, situated in Three Cocks between Brecon and Hay-on-Wye always impresses in the build-up to Christmas through a number of events and magical experiences for children.

Recipe: Basic White Bread “I think a lot of people are put off making their own bread because they’re worried it’s really tricky and timeconsuming, when in actual fact it’s pretty easy, and the results are seriously yummy! With 4 growing boys, we get through an awful lot of bread in our house! I typically make bread in my breadmaker (up to twice a day!), but I also love to make it by hand. This recipe makes one medium sized loaf, or 12 rolls.”

Ingredients: 500g strong white bread flour (substitute 100g of the flour for the same weight of brown flour if you fancy a ‘Best of Both’ loaf!) 300ml hand warm water 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 sachet dried yeast 1 teaspoon salt

Method: Manager, Katie Eckley said; “Renowned throughout mid Wales, south Wales and Herefordshire our grotto experience is packed with festive magic, incorporating real life reindeer and a short Frozen Walk before meeting Santa, having a chat and receiving a suitable toy and delicious sweets. “On selected days throughout December the Breakfast and Tea with Santa experiences offer something different to the traditional grotto visit. Children, parents and grandparents can enjoy a delicious meal in the Railway Restaurant before Santa personally visits each table, distributing presents and speaking to each child individually. “After the success of last year we have ‘Santa’s Grand Arrival’ planned for the evening of Friday 27th November (6.30pm); Santa will pull up outside the garden centre on his sleigh before enjoying a fun disco, bouncy castle and a festive menu in the Railway Restaurant with everyone who attends!” For more information please contact the Old Railway Line directly by calling 01497 847055 or visiting their website www.oldrailwaylinegc.co.uk.

1: Place all the ingredients in a large bowl and mix together until combined. 2: Leave the bowl in a warm place, with a damp teatowel over it if you like, for about 45 minutes until it’s doubled in size. 3: Turn dough out onto a floured board and give it a good pummeling for 5 minutes. Go on, take out all those frustrations!!! 4: For a loaf, put the dough into a greased bread tin or onto a greased baking tray. For rolls, divide mixture into 12 pieces and place on 2 greased baking trays making sure each piece has plenty of room to grow! 5: Leave the dough for about another 45 minutes until it’s doubled in size again. 6: Preheat oven to 220 degrees celsius and put the bread in. The loaf will take about 30 minutes, the rolls about 15. When cooked, the bread will be risen, golden brown,and sound hollow when tapped from the underneath. 7: Take out of the oven and leave for 10 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool. 8: Resist for as long as you can before smothering with butter and devouring! Recipe taken from the Picky Pickers blog, pickypickers. wordpress.com. A blog dedicated to helping parents to steer their fussy little eaters towards more balanced and varied diets.

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Do you still believe? I do! How do I know? I met him! Yes really really! He is like you would imagine but even more. I’ve met lots of people who pretend to be him too, but when you actually meet him you really know. He has a big white beard which is a little bit tickly and a little bit scratchy. He wears a long red coat which Mrs Christmas has had to sew patches on, well it’s his favourite one! It’s part of the magic, any other coat wouldn’t do, Christmas Eve is a long night for him and he needs to keep warm on his travels. Do you know how he does it? Well he uses his pocket watch! But how? Well you will have to ask him that! You know he is very very old? He told me the story about how it all began, a long long time ago when he first left secret gifts. What else? Well he wears little round glasses which he sometimes looks over and sometimes looks through … well he needs to so he can read the names in his big book, you know, the book with the lists of all the good and naughty children? I’m in there! Do you want to meet him too? He is coming to Brecon! Just after we start opening our advent calendars, on 5th and 6th December. Mrs Christmas and Clang the naughty elf will be here too. He is staying with his friends at Brecon Cathedral for the weekend.There will be carols and candle light, stories and crafts, yummy food and lovely things to buy. I can’t wait! See you there.

The Snow Queen comes to Wyeside Join Ballet Theatre UK in their beautiful re-telling of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic fairytale ballet,The Snow Queen. This spectacular production follows the story of Gerda and her quest to find her friend Kay, whom the Snow Queen has placed under an evil spell. Gerda’s fantastic adventure takes her on a journey across the frozen north where she encounters a band of gypsy’s, enchanted reindeer and a mysterious and reclusive Lapland woman. Gerda is told by the mysterious woman to continue traveling north, where she will find Kay and the Snow Queen’s Palace of Ice. Only Gerda’s love for Kay can release him from the spell and break the Snow Queen’s curse of eternal winter. Ballet Theatre UK’s renowned company of international dancers, beautiful costumes and glittering stage sets combine to create a magnificent spectacle, all set to a glorious and magical score.

“Critics Choice – Top 5 productions touring the UK” – The Independent “A pleasure to witness a production of this calibre” – The Dancing Times “Glittering costumes, expressive dancers...a pleasure to witness a production of this calibre” - Dance Europe The Snow Queen, Friday 4th December, 7.30pm at Wyeside Arts Centre, Builth Wells. See back cover for more details.

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Discounted Winter Fair tickets available Enjoy a day packed full of festivities and get all your Christmas shopping done at once at the Royal Welsh Winter Fair, being held at the showground in Llanelwedd, Builth Wells on Monday 30rd November and Tuesday 1st December 2015. Known as one of the finest fatstock shows in Europe, the Winter Fair draws crowds from far and wide to take part in the thousands of competitions hosted throughout the two days.

Along with the ever-popular livestock classes, the annual Winter Fair also hosts competitions for produce and handicrafts, poultry, horticulture, drink, meat and sausages, so there is something for everyone to get involved in. Away from the judging rings, the very best of Welsh food producers will showcase their produce and Christmas shoppers will be able to explore the hundreds of tradestands, demonstrations, exhibitions and attractions. Don’t forget,there is late night shopping and entertainment on the Monday evening with free entry after 4pm. Buy your discounted e-tickets for the Winter Fair online now. For more information visit www.rwas.wales.

Local Landscapes 2016 Calendar An amazing array of scenes are included, locations such as Black Mountains, Elidir Trail, Llangorse Lake and Talybont Reservoir to name just a few. This year we even include the Wellington Bomber Memorial. All images are within the Brecon Beacons National Park.

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Local Talent: Katherine Trigg What is Vintage Kit? Vintage Kit is a nostalgic home grown brand with a dual Disney brand Disney by Vintage Kit that sells worldwide, through Harrods Harvey Nichols UK and HK. Range of products? Boys and girls clothes, from 6 months to 12 years of age. Due to be starting home wares including wallpaper, lamps and bedding. We draw our own prints and make in Wales. Where can your products be purchased? On line at www.vintagekit.com and Harvey Nichols and Harrods Uk. Price range? From £25 -£90. How long have you been in the trade? 8 years. Where did you train or gain experience? BA degree in Fashion and Marketing, Middlesex University. What has been your proudest moment? My children. What would you class as ‘your masterpiece’? The wonderful evolution of my brand. Have you any future plans for your work? So many plans, that are exciting and creative and keeping it British made. I am squeezing in a Masters Degree as I am being asked to do more and more talks in schools and universities. Also I am looking for investment in Wales to have our own factory in the UK, and would love Wales to be behind this exciting new chapter with VK, born and bred in Wales. What other local businesses, individuals to you admire? I love the Hayon-Wye Literary Festival. I moved to Wales on the very first festival, 25 years ago! So watching that grow has been incredible. Artist statement: Fight hate and anger with love and be honest and true to yourself always.

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What’s on: during the week Monday Clyro Primary School Parent and Toddler Group: 9 - 10.30am. Play, fun activities, songs and stories. 0 - 5 years. Just turn up and join in! £1 per session. Contact 01497 820860. Term time only. Little Gems Playgroup: 9 - 11.30am at St John’s Family Centre. 2-3 years old. £7.50 per session or free to Flying Start Families. Contact 01874 611723. Term time only. Welsh for the Family: 9.30 - 11.30am at Knighton Primary School. See feature on page 12 for details. Dormice Stay & Play: 10am - 12pm at Dorstone Village Hall. Dormice is a stay & play group for babies, toddlers, preschoolers & their carers. Refreshments & healthy snacks provided. Fee is £1.50 per family. Term time only. Story Time at Hay Library: 11 – 11.30am. Come join in the fun. Contact 01497 820847. Cylch Meithrin Seren Fach (Welsh Playgroup for 2-3yr olds): 12.45 – 3.15pm at St John’s Family Centre. £7.50 per session or free to Flying Start Families. Contact 01874 611723. Term time only. Welsh for the Family: 1.30 - 3.30pm at Llandrindod. See feature on page 12 for details. Dawns Powys Dance – Mini Springers: 4 - 4.30pm at Jubilee Hall, Llanelwedd. Classes for children aged 4 - 7 years. No need to book, just turn up! Contact us for more information, 01597 824370. Enjoy a Ball: 4 - 5pm at Hay Parish Hall. Champs 6 - 9 years. Contact 07715 607603. Teen Boxing Circuits: 4.15 - 5pm. 5 weeks courses at Gym & Tonic. Max 10. Ages 11 – 15 girls and boys all welcome. Call 01497 822995 to book onto the next course.

Dawns Powys Dance – Springers: 4.45 - 5.30pm at Jubilee Hall, Llanelwedd. Classes for children aged 8 - 11 years. No need to book, just turn up! Contact us for more information, 01597 824370. 2nd Rainbows: 5.30 - 6.30pm. For girls aged 5 - 7 years. Please contact for venue. www.girlguiding.org.uk. Term time only. Dawns Powys Dance – Builth Youth: 5.45 - 6.45pm at Jubilee Hall, Llanelwedd. Classes for children aged 11+. No need to book, just turn up! Contact us for more information, 01597 824370. Brownies: 6 - 7.30pm. For girls aged 7 to 10 years. Please contact for venue. www.girlguiding.org.uk/brownies. Brecon Athletics Club: 6 - 8pm. Brecon Leisure Centre. Contact Kath Crane 01874 623677. Brecon Welsh language youth club: 6 - 8pm at Brecon Youth Centre. Contact Rhodri Jones 01874 622658. Term time only. Wolfpack Freestyle Kickboxing Club: 7 - 8pm training in Harleys Bars. A great way to get in shape, learn something new, develop self confidence and get fitter. Suitable for men, women and children from 6+. 1st session free. Contact 07739 474327. Alive & Kickin’ Community Choir: 7 - 9pm. The Old Museum, Glamorgan St, Brecon. Everyone aged 10 and up who wants to sing is most welcome. £5 per session. Contact Tanya Walker 07723 016837. Llanigon YFC Meeting: 7 - 9.30pm at Llanigon Village Hall. Contact Philip Price 01497 847342.

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Llyswen Parent & Toddler Group: 9.10 - 11am. Llyswen Village Hall. Everyone welcome, lots of fun and good company. Children from 0 School age. Term time only. Muddy Puddles Playgroup: 9.30 – 11.30am. Escleyside Hall. Join the weekly themed activities, spacious indoor play and outdoor adventures in our beautiful surroundings (bring wellies). £1.50 per family. Contact Kirsty 01981 240225. Term time only. Painscastle and Rhosgoch Parent and Tots: 9.30 - 11.30am. Painscastle Village Hall. A craft activity every week, a baking and soft play session once a month. £1 per child, snack for the child and tea/ coffee for parent. A new friendly group and everyone is welcome. Welsh for the Family: 9.30 - 11.30am at Rhayader Primary School. See feature on page 12 for details. Pop-up-Play Sessions: 10am - 12 midday at The Muse at Brecon, Glamorgan Street, Brecon (Old Museum). For 0 - 4 year olds. Lots of interesting and exciting resources to provide stimulating play opportunities. £2 per session. For further info please call Brecknock Play Network on 07813 857474. Term time only. Story Time: 11 - 11.30am. Brecon Library. Free and all ages welcome. Cylch Meithrin Seren Fach (Welsh Playgroup for 2-3yr olds): 12.45 – 3.15pm at St John’s Family Centre. £7.50 per session or free to Flying Start Families. Contact 01874 611723. Term time only. Welsh for the Family: 1 - 3pm at Builth Wells Primary School. See feature on page 12 for details.

Tuesday

Language and Play Programme: 1.30 - 3pm at St John’s Family Centre. Free. Contact 01874 611723. Term time only.

Little Gems Playgroup: 9 - 11.30am at St John’s Family Centre. 2-3 years old. £7.50 per session or free to Flying Start Families. Contact 01874 611723. Term time only.

Builth Wells Welsh language youth club: 3.30 - 5pm at Riverside/ Riverside Community Centre. Contact Rhodri Jones 01874 622658. Term time only.

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What’s on: during the week DAI y Bannau: 4pm at Theatre Brycheiniog, Brecon. A Multimedia Theatre group. Young people aged 7+. Contact 07846 446268.

Gwernyfed Hockey Club Training: 7 - 8pm at Brecon Leisure Centre’s Astro. All abilities welcome. Contact Nicola Drew 07812 691345.

Dawns Powys Dance – Jumping Beans: 4 - 4.30pm at Dance Centre, Llandrindod. Classes for children aged 4 - 7 years. No need to book, just turn up! Contact us for more information, 01597 824370.

Talgarth YFC Meeting: 7 - 8.30pm at Gwernyfed Rugby Club, Talgarth. Contact Heather 01874 711093.

Dawns Powys Dance – Raw Energy: 4.45 - 5.30pm at Dance Centre, Llandrindod. Classes for children aged 8 - 11 years. No need to book, just turn up! Contact us for more information, 01597 824370. Mid Powys Youth Theatre Drama Group: ages 8 to 11 at 4.45pm, ages 11 to 14 at 5.15pm. At Wyeside Arts Centre, Builth. Contact 01982 553668. Weobley Brownies and Guides: 5.30 - 7pm. Contact for venue. www. girlguiding.org.uk/brownies. Brecon Brownies: 5.45 – 7.15pm. Age 7 to 10 years. Contact for venue. www.girlguiding.org.uk/brownies. Gwernyfed Hockey Club: 6 - 7pm at Gwernyfed Sports Centre Astroturf, Three Cocks. Boys and girls aged 11+ welcome. No previous experience necessary. Equipment can be provided. Contact 07968214769. Samba Brecon: 6 - 8pm. A lively, friendly community percussion band which meets to play Afro-Brazilian rhythms on a weekly basis. New members are always welcome. No previous experience needed. First taster session is free. £4 per session. Under 16s must be accompanied. Contact Glenn 07971 398727 or Catherine 01874 625422. Glasbury Junior Paddlers: 6.30 – 7.15pm at Baskerville Hall, Clyro. Anyone have a child who wants to learn to kayak? £4 per session. If you’re interested just turn up. Lessons are in the pool until Spring time, after which they will then be on the Wye (meeting outside Glasbury Scouts Hut). Contact Pete 01497 820022.

Gwent & Powys Army Cadet Force: 7 - 9pm. The Cadet Centre, Gypsy Castle, Hay. Contact CSM Dave Johnson 07411 248344. Brecon Youth Club: 7 - 9.30pm. Brecon Youth Ctr, Cradoc Rd, Brecon. Activities, arts & crafts, cookery, pool, dance, air hockey, darts, music room, IT suite. Age 11 - 25. Contact Rhodri Jones 01874 622658. Term time only. Shukokan Karate: 7.15 - 8pm beginners, 8 - 9pm intermediates, 9 - 10pm seniors and adults. Brecon Leisure Centre. Contact Paul Jones 01874 623677.

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Cylch Meithrin Seren Fach (Welsh Playgroup for 2-3yr olds): 12.45 3.15pm at St John’s Family Centre. £7.50 per session or free to Flying Start Families. Contact 01874 611723. Term time only. Ti a Fi (Welsh Parent and Toddler Group): 1.30 - 3pm at St John’s Family Centre. Free. Contact 01874 611723. Term time only. Brecon Rainbow Guides: 5pm. For girls aged 5 & 6. Contact Pam Martin 07976 797107. Term time only. The Scribblers Writers Club: 5.30pm at 25 Lion Street, Hay-on-Wye. Free. Hay Festival’s young writers group for 12 – 17 year olds. Contact Jo RodellJones 01497 822620. Term time only.

Welsh for the Family: 7.30 – 9pm at Brecon NPTC Group Campus. See feature on page 12 for details.

Dawns Powys Dance – Movin’ On: 6.30 - 7.30pm at The Dance Centre, Llandrindod Wells. Classes for children aged 11+. No need to book, just turn up! Contact us for more information, 01597 824370.

Brecon Basketball Club: 8 - 9pm. Brecon Leisure Ctr. Contact Roger Norris 01874 623677.

Tennis Club: 6.30pm onwards at the Tennis Courts Hay. Contact Alun Smith 07967914123.

Wednesday

Gwent & Powys Army Cadet Force: 7 - 9pm at Old School Bldg, Church Lane, Talgarth. Ages 12 (Yr8 High School) - 18 years looking for a new exciting, fun and challenging activity. Headquarters Contact 01873 813756.

Bee Busy Playgroup: 9 - 11am. Clifford Community Centre. Creative play, making and baking for 0 - 4 years. £2 per child, includes snacks and coffee. Contact Cari or Lizzie 01497 831056. Little Gems Playgroup: 9 - 11.30am at St John’s Family Centre. 2 - 3 years old. £7.50 per session or free to Flying Start Families. Contact 01874 611723. Term time only. Baby Signing in Brecon: 9.15 10.45am at Ysgol Y Bannau, Brecon. Starting from Wednesday 11th November. A new and fun learning experience using sign language for 0 – 3 year olds. Contact 07976 472842. Stay and Play – Parent led playgroup: 9.30 - 11.30am. The Cabin @ Bronllys Primary School. Bumps, babies & toddlers – all welcome. £1 per session, refreshment included. Contact 01874 711444. Term-time only.

Thursday Jolly Tots Stay and Play: 9 - 11am. Hay Primary School. £2 a session £1 for additional children. Come along for creative activities, play and fun! Everyone welcome. Contact Katy 07896 361453. Term time only. Little Gems Playgroup: 9 - 11.30am at St John’s Family Centre. 2 - 3 years old. £7.50 per session or free to Flying Start Families. Contact 01874 611723. Term time only. Talgarth Baby and Toddler Group: 9.15 - 11am at Talgarth Primary School (Main Hall). 50p donation for refreshments. Contact Wendy 07989 946241. Term time only.

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Brecon BIBS: 10am - 12pm at The Muse, Brecon. A friendly group of breastfeeding mums who meet for a cuppa and a chat. Contact 07866 924161 or visit www.breconbibs.co.uk.

Wolfpack Freestyle Kickboxing Club: 7 - 8pm. Harley’s Bars, Bell Lane, Brecon. Suitable for adults & children aged 6+. £2.50 per lesson (1sr session free). Contact 07739 474327.

Hay Junior Youth Theatre Club: 10.30am - 12.30pm. The Globe at Hay. Fantastic fun. Professional performance skill training for kids aged 7 – 11 years. £6. Contact 07733. 055430.

Toddler Group: 10am - 12pm at The Play Barn, Brecon. £2 for the first child you bring and £1 for any additional children. Includes snack for the children at 11am. Contact 01874 623480. Term time only.

Brecon & Glanusk Explorer Scouts: 7.45 – 9pm. Scouting for 14 – 18 year-olds, meeting either in Crickhowell or Brecon (lifts are usually available). As well as traditional scouting activities we also take part in many other activities, including the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme. We are a friendly group, and newcomers are more than welcome to come along and try us out. You can get a flavour of what we get up to by visiting our website www.brecknockareascoutcouncil.co.uk. Term time only.

Dawns Powys Dance – Street Dance Club: 10.45 - 11.45am at Dance Centre, Llandrindod. Classes for children aged 7 - 13. years No need to book, just turn up! Contact us for more information, 01597 824370.

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Little Gems Playgroup: 9 - 11.30am at St John’s Family Centre. 2 - 3 years old. £7.50 per session or free to Flying Start Families. Contact 01874 611723. Term time only.

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Cylch Meithrin Seren Fach (Welsh Playgroup for 2-3yr olds): 12.45 – 3.15pm at St John’s Family Centre. £7.50 per session or free to Flying Start Families. Contact 01874 611723. Term time only. Clyro Primary School Parent and Toddler Group: 2 - 3.30pm. Play, fun activities, songs and stories. 0 – 5years. Just turn up and join in! £1 per session. Contact 01497 820860. Clyro Rainbows and Brownies: 3.45 – 5.15pm at Clyro. Contact Ros Murphy 01497 831007. Term time only. 1st Eardisley Rainbows: 4.30 5.30pm. For girls aged 5 - 7 years. Contact eardisleyrainbows@hotmail. co.uk. Term time only. Football for Girls: 5.30 - 6.15pm (Years 1, 2, 3). 6.15 - 7pm (Years 4, 5, 6, 7) at Brecon Leisure Centre. Ages 5 - 12. Contact Anthony Thornley 07854 012841 / Jemma Alderson 07836 501925. Brecon Brownies: 5.30 - 7pm. Brecon. For girls aged 7 - 10. Contact for venue. www.girlguiding.org.uk/brownies. Gwernyfed Ladies RFC Training: 6pm (U15’s girls) 6.30pm (U 18’s) 6.45pm (Ladies). Gwernyfed Rugby Club, Talgarth. Contact Delyth Thomas 07891 371458. Brecon Youth Club: 6.30 - 9pm. Brecon Youth Centre, Cradoc Rd, Brecon. Activities, arts & crafts, cookery, pool, dance, air hockey, darts, music room, IT suite. Age 11 – 25. Contact Rhodri Jones 01874 622658. Term time only.

Dorstone Dormice Baby & Toddler Group: 10am - 12noon. Dorstone Village Hall. £1 per child which includes snacks and tea/coffee. Please come along and say hello! Term time only. Cylch Meithrin Seren Fach (Welsh Playgroup for 2-3yr olds): 12.45 -3.15pm at St John’s Family Centre. £7.50 per session or free to Flying Start Families. Contact 01874 611723. Term time only. Brecon Bouncers: 4.15 - 5.45pm. Brecon Leisure Centre. Trampoline activities. Contact Sue Goodhead 01874 623677. Brecon Youth Club: 6.30 – 9pm. Brecon Youth Centre Cradoc Rd, Brecon. Activities, arts & crafts, cookery, pool, dance, air hockey, darts, music room, IT suite. Age 11 – 25. Contact Rhodri Jones 01874 622658.Term time only. Saturday Enjoy a Ball: 9:15am, Bee Bops 3 4 years. 10am, Play Ball 4 - 5 years. 11am Champs 6 - 7 years. At Clifford Community Centre. Contact 07715 607603.

Sunday Lego Club: 11 - 12.30 at The Globe, Hay on Wye. Free-play for children of all ages, with Duplo for young kids. Free to attend. Cafe open (with real cakes). Contact 01497 821762.

Saturday 24th October Get Creative Family Arts Festival - Arty Parky: 10.30am - 3pm at Bedwellty House & Park, Bedwellty House & Park, Morgan St, Tredegar, Highlands NP22 3XN. Get creative and enjoy the great outdoors! Forage for twigs, leaves, conkers and seeds and help land artist Kate Raggett create a large, outdoor artwork All participants will get free postcards of the artworks. These are drop-in activities - join in at any time throughout the day and stay for as long as you want. The activity is suitable for all ages young people aged 14 and under should be accompanied by an adult. As events will be taking place outdoors we advise wearing warm, waterproof clothing and sturdy footwear. Brecknock Wildlife Trust - Fungal Foray: 2pm. BWT Pwlly-Wrach Nature Reserve, Talgarth. Meet in Talgarth car park so that we can travel to the nature reserve together due to limited parking. Cost £3 per adult, suitable for all ages. Saturday 24th Sunday 25th October Makaton Training: 9am - 3.30pm at Ysgol Y Bannau, Brecon. Two day

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What’s on: October foundation course. This training is aimed at students, teachers and anyone else with a need or interest in learning sign. Covers stages 1-4 and additional signs. Light refreshments, manual and Makaton certificate. Bring a packed lunch. £120 per person, £95 early bird discount. Contact 07779 704259. See feature on pages 14 & 15. Winter Craft Fayre: 10am - 4pm at Elan Valley Visitor Centre. Handmade jewellery, chocolates, preserves, wildlife and landscape photography, wooden crafts, up-cycled garden art, felted art, paintings and much more. A great opportunity to experience local craft demonstrations and to do some shopping. Car parking charges apply. Free entry. Contact 01597 810390. Hallowe’en Spooktacular: 10am - 5pm at Croft Castle and Parkland. Do your scariest fancy dress and dust off your broomstick for a weekend of ghosts and ghouls at Croft. Ghost stories, face painting, spooky trails, pumpkin carving, broom stick racing and more family fun. Tickets £5. Booking not needed. Contact 01568 780246. Saturday 24th October Sunday 1st November Arts and Crafts Fayre: 10am - 4pm at the National Park Visitor Centre, Libanus. Come and browse a wide selection of arts and crafts. Many are made locally, and all are individually hand-made pieces to treasure. Free entry. Car parking charges apply. Contact 01874 623366. Hallowe’en Trail: 10am - 4pm at Croft Castle and Parkland. Join us for some Hallowe’en half-term fun with a spooky family trail around the grounds. Ticket £2 per trail. Contact 01568 780246. Creating Frankenstein – Half-Term Trail: 10am - 4pm at Berrington Hall. Have some Hallowe’en fun in the grounds at Berrington with our spooky trail. Have a go at our monster-mad outdoor trail in the grounds of the hall. Tickets £2 (per trail). Contact 01568 615721.

Hallowe’en Trail: 10.30am - 4pm at The Weir. Join us for some Hallowe’en half-term fun with a spooky family trail around the garden. Ticket £2 (per trail). No booking required. Collect your spooky trail sheet from visitor reception on arrival. Contact 01981 590509. Pumpkin and Squash Festival: 10.30am - 4pm at The Weir. We’re celebrating all things pumpkin and squash during half term week, including quotes in the pumpkins around the garden, a colour competition for carved pumpkins for Hallowe’en, guess the weight of the pumpkin, Little Pumpkin Show (fancy dress), pumpkin carving, story-telling, painting and activities and recipes. Booking Not Needed. Free event. Contact 01981 590509.

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Monday 26th Friday 30th October Half Term - Craft Activities: at the Big Pit National Coal Museum. Go along and have a ‘hoot’ making crafty owls and animal species which you might find on the nearby Coity Tip, plus other autumn-themed crafts. See feature on page 2. Activi-Time: Horrible History Fun family crafts with an historical – and spooky - twist! 11am - 12pm at Winding House, Cross Street, New Tredegar, Vale of Glamorgan NP24 6EG. £2.50 per child - booking is essential and children must be accompanied by an adult. Part of the Welsh Museums Festival. Contact 01443 822666.

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Tuesday 27th October

Puss In Boots – Lyngo Theatre Company: 2pm at Wyeside Arts Centre, Castle Street, Builth Wells. Brought to life by Patrick Lynch from Cbeebies. Using smoke and mirrors and hidden trapdoors he’ll show you how this sure-footed feline fools both the King and the Ogre to put his master at the top. With a host of puppets, a working windmill and an avalanche of fruit and nuts – come and see this classic furry tail, it’s the cat’s whiskers! This is Lyngo Theatre’s second visit to Wyeside, following their successful tour of Jack In The Beanstalk last year. Tickets: £8.50 Full (£7.50 Child & Concession). Suitable for 4yrs+. Contact 01982 552555 or book online at wyeside.co.uk.

Superstars of Wrestling: 7.30pm at Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon. The body-slamming superstars of Welsh Wrestling will dazzle and amaze the whole family in this one-night wrestling extravaganza! Come cheer the good guys, boo the bad guys and make as much noise as possible! Featuring Stevie Starr, John Titan, Magico, Top Dog. Contact 01874 611622.

Monday 26th – Wednesday 28th October Half Term Ghastly Gold Mines: 11am – 5pm at Dolaucothi Gold Mines. Join us on an adventure like no other as we celebrate our horrible history at Dolaucothi Gold Mines. Take an underground torchlight tour with our ghoulish guide and hear all spooky stories that surround this ancient industrial site. Children must be over 95cm to go into the mine adits. Booking not required. Free event. Contact 01558 650177.

Wednesday 28th October Wild Wednesday – Halloween Craft Workshop: The Old Railway Line Garden Centre,Three Cocks. Booking essential. Contact 01497 847055. See advert on pages 18 & 19. Wild Wednesday: 10am – 3pm at Sugarload and Usk Valley. Meet at the lower Llanwenarth car park. Explore the Sugarloaf and St Mary’s Vale, where you’ll have the chance to tick off some of your 50 things to do before you’re 11 ¾, including damming a stream, den building, hunting for bugs, creating wild art and more. Don’t forget to bring a picnic. Child £3, adults free. Booking essential on 08442491895 or Contact 07771 980123. Get Creative Family Arts Festival: 10am - 7pm at The Courtyard Centre for Arts, Hereford. An entrancing and

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What’s on: October / November mystical day full of spellbinding stories, fantastical fairytales and grisly games and adventures for all the family. Dress up as your favourite mythical character, slay a dragon, tussle a sea serpent and listen to enthralling tales of bygone times. Take a magical exploration of the theatre and watch Ripstop Theatre Companys mesmorising show, A Real Mermaids Tale. Workshops, live acts and activities to keep kids of all ages entranced. Something for everyone. Contact 01432 340555. See feature on page 3. Jurassic Adventures: 1pm at Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon. Get transported to a prehistoric place full of fun, thrills, screams - and DINOSAURS! In this brilliant family show, follow the footsteps of Doctor Grant’s team of explorers as they search for proof that dinosaurs still exist. Be amazed and awed by the birth of a baby dinosaur but beware of the Tyrannosaurus mother who wants her egg back! Contact 01874 611622. Dam Open Day: 1 - 4pm at Elan Valley Visitor Centre. Join our Rangers at one of our big Dam Open Days – an excusive chance to venture into Pen y Garreg Dam and up to the central tower. Park at Penbont car park and take a walk through the woodland and up the steps to the dam entrance. Minimum donation £1. All proceeds go to our chosen charity, WaterAid. Contact 01597 810390. Wednesday 28th Saturday 31 October X-entricity present Grease: 7.30pm at The Courtyard, Hereford. Join Danny and Sandy, the T-Birds and Pink Ladies and the pupils of Rydell High, with all the unforgettable songs from the hit movie, including Summer Nights, Hopelessly Devoted to You, Greased Lightning and You’re the One That I Want. It’s going to be electifyin’! Contact Box Office: 01432 340555. Thursday 29th October See The Night Sky: 7 - 10pm at Elan Valley Visitor Centre. From newbies to

experienced astronomers, all are invited to join Elan Valley Astronomy Group to view the night sky. Bring your binoculars, tripod and telescopes if you have them. Group scopes will be available to share. If weather is poor, indoor astronomy talks and activities will be planned. Cark parking charges apply. Free entry. Contact 01597 810390. Friday 30th October

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The Courtyard, Hereford will be screening the following films. Please visit their website (www. courtyard.org.uk) or call their box office (01432 340555) for more information: Hotel Transylvania 2 (U) Sunday 20 - Wednesday 23 December.

Spooky Fun Creepy Crafts Halloween: 10am - 4pm at Brecon Library. Free event. Suitable for children aged 3 - 11. 01874 624121.

Pan (PG) Saturday 26 - Wednesday 30 December.

Spooky Spectacular: 10am - 4pm at Elan Valley Visitor Centre. Come along and make your own scary accessories in time for Halloween. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Book in advance on 01597 810880. Donations at WaterAid will be welcomed. Car parking charges apply. Contact 01597 810390.

Wyeside Arts Centre, Builth will be screening the following films. Please visit their website (www. wyeside.co.uk) or call their box office (01982 552 555) for more information:

Halloween Fancy Dress Party: 10.30am - 12.30pm at The Play Barn, Brecon. 1 3 years £6, 4 - 11 years £7.There will be a prize for the best dressed child, games and a Halloween themed buffet. Book your tickets at reception before they all get gobbled up! Friday 30th October – Sunday 1st November Skynet Wales – Computer Gaming Event: at Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon. If you are a computer enthusiast and enjoy PC gaming with other likeminded people of all ages, this is the place where you need to be! A funfilled gaming weekend with lots going on - from our famous quiz night, our ‘Console Corner’ with three 42inch TV’s and various consoles, to our organised PC gaming tournaments where we have lots of prizes on offer! We will have dedicated PC game servers running numerous PC games both old and new, throughout the weekend, and fibre internet is also supplied. We have sleeping areas at the venue where you can rest, or there are a host of very good B&B’s and hotels within a few minutes

Hotel Transylvania 2 November: 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 28, 29. December: 5, 6. The Good Dinosaur 2D & 3D December: 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31. January: 1, 2, 3. The Peanuts Movie 2D & 3D December: 21, 22, 23, 24, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31. January 1, 2, 3. walking distance of the event. All you have to do is bring your PC and equipment, weekend essentials and a desire for fun! Make sure you are there, it will be THE event in 2015 for all ages of PC gamers in Wales! Visit www.skynetwales.co.uk. Half term Ghastly Gold Mines: 11am - 5pm at Dolaucothi Gold Mines. Join us on an adventure like no other as we celebrate our horrible history at Dolaucothi Gold Mines. Take an underground torchlight tour with our ghoulish guide and hear all spooky stories that surround this ancient industrial site. Children must be over 95cm to go into the mine adits. Booking not required. Free event. Contact 01558 650177.

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Get Creative Family Arts Festival Arty Parky: 10.30am - 3.30pm at Cyfarthfa Park & Museum, Cyfarthfa Park, Brecon Road, Merthyr Tydfil, Cardiff CF47 8RE. Get creative and enjoy the great outdoors! Forage for twigs, leaves, conkers and seeds and help land artist Kate Raggett create a large, outdoor artwork All participants will get free postcards of the artworks. These are drop-in activities - join in at any time throughout the day and stay for as long as you want. The activity is suitable for all ages. As events will be taking place outdoors we advise wearing warm, waterproof clothing and sturdy footwear. Contact 01685 727371.

Black Mountains Lions Bonfire & Firework Display: 6pm at Baskerville Hall, Clyro. Bonfire Lit at 6.45pm and Fireworks 7pm. Adults £4, Children £1. Free Car-Parking. Variety of Stalls including Soup and Hotdogs!

Rhosgoch and Painscastle Tots Group Halloween Party: 4 - 6pm at Rhosgoch Golf Club. Come with your little ghosts and witches, and enjoy some Halloween treats! Everyone is welcome! Tickets are £3.50 per person which includes food and drink, and unlimited games. Spooky Disco: 4 - 6pm at Llanigon Hall. £3 a ticket to include snacks and drinks. Best Carved Pumpkin, Fancy Dress, Disco, Hot Dogs. In aid of Hay Primary School. A Spooky Halloween Story Time: 6.30pm at The Grotto, Llandrindod Wells (in front of Radnorshire Museum). Under 12’s only. Free entry and refreshments will be provided. Sunday 1st November Fireworks: 4 - 8pm at Berrington Hall. See Berrington lit up by our annual firework display. The spectacular display will be set to music and will start at 6pm. Come early for crafts and live music. Free event. Contact 01568 615721.

Sunday 8th November Tree Planting Party: Gates open 10am. Starts 1 - 3pm at Croft Castle and Parkland. Get involved with the restoration of Croft’s historic wood pasture by working alongside our rangers to help with some of the replanting. Booking not required. Cotnact 01568 780246. How The Koala Learned To Hug: 2.30pm at Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon. This charming family musical has been written especially for children aged three and above to enjoy with their grown ups. We all love a good hug and none of us more so than that world famous king of cuddles the koala. But just how did the koala learn to hug? With sing along songs, superb games and first class hugging, all you’ll need are your ears (and your arms!) Based on the best selling book by Steven Lee who will be available to sign copies of How The Koala Learnt To Hug and Other Australian Fairytales which will be on sale at a specially reduced rate after the show. Contact 01874 611622. Sunday 15th November Family Fun Day: at Michaelchurch Escley Primary School. Contact 01981 510208. See feature on page 5. Friday 20th November Christmas Shopping Night: 7pm at Llyswen Primary School. Mulled wine, mince pies, hog roast, lots of stalls and children’s Christmas workshop. Tickets £3 or £4 on the door.

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Saturday 21st Sunday 22nd November

Baby Signing in Brecon: 9.30am. Free taster session at Ysgol Y Bannau. A new and fun learning experience using sign language for 0 - 3 year olds. Contact 07976 472842. See feature on pages 14 & 15.

Christmas at Croft: 10am - 4pm at Croft Castle and Parkland. Step back in time and celebrate an Edwardian Christmas at Croft. Celebrate Christmas with carols, decorations, family traditions and food from the

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Edwardian era. Find Father Christmas in the castle for an early Christmas gift for the first three weekends in December. Free event. Contact 01568 780246. Christmas Fayre at Broadfield Court Estate: 10.30am - 4pm at Broadfield Court Estate Bodenham, Hereford HR1 3LG. Charity Christmas Fayre in aid of HomeStart, Hereford. A good mix of stalls to help you with your Christmas shopping. There will be carol singing on both days to get you into the festive spirit. The Court Café will be serving tea, coffees, cakes and lunches during the day. £3 entrance fee per person, children under 12 free. Contact 01568 797483. Georgian Christmas Weekend: 11am 4pm at Berrington Hall.This November and December see a different kind of Christmas at Berrington hall as the house is dressed ready for a Georgian masked ball. The house will be bought to life with music and costumed interpretation. Contact 01568 615721. Monday 23rd & Tuesday 24th November Gwernyfed High School presents – Wizard of Oz Musical: 7pm at Theatr Brycheiniog. Contact 01874 611622. Friday 27th November Santa’s Grand Arrival: 6.30pm at The Old Railway Line, Three Cocks. Welcome Santa as he arrives on his sleigh, bouncy castle, disco, festive menu. See feature on pages 18 & 19. Friday 27th November Sunday 6th December Robinson Crusoe: at Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon. Cheer yourself up and spend time on a sun-kissed desert island surrounded by blue seas… In search of treasure beyond your imagination, Robinson is joined by a cast of memorable characters – including his girlfriend Polly Perkins, Bluebeard The Pirate, Miranda The Magical Mermaid and The Mighty Konga! All aboard for loads of laughs, swashbuckling sword-fights, rib-tickling routines, witty wordplay and plenty of singing and dancing. Contact 01874 611622.

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What’s on: November / December Friday 27th November Saturday 9th January Beauty and the Beast: The Courtyard’s pantomime is back with a Beast of a show! Jason Marc Williams returns for his second year at The Courtyard to play the Dame, alongside new recruits, Beth Dillon as Bebe and Ben Astle as the Beast. Contact Box Office: 01432 340555. Saturday 28th November Hay-on-Wye Winter Food Festival: at the Memorial car park in Hay-OnWye. Join Hay on Wye’s one-day Food Festival. It’s limited to just 50 local producers to ensure the quality is the best, and there’s entertainment from local brass bands, male voice choirs and folk musicians. Contact 01874 624979. Saturday 28th Sunday 29th November Christmas at Croft: 10am - 4pm at Croft Castle and Parkland. Step back in time and celebrate an Edwardian Christmas at Croft. See previous listing (21st & 22nd November) for full details. Free event. Contact 01568 780246. Santa Specials: Trains leave at 10.30am, 12.15pm, 2pm, 3.45pm & 5.30pm at Brecon Mountain Railway. Join Brecon Mountain Railway this Christmas for some festive fun. A truly memorable day out.Travel behind a vintage steam locomotive and enjoy the sights and sounds of days gone by followed by a magical visit to Santa in his grotto. Everyone receives a present from Father Christmas. Adults receive a glass of sherry and a mince pie. Advance booking is essential. Adults £12, Children 15yrs & under £11.75, under 3yrs free. Contact 01685 722988.

First staged in 1990, the Winter Fair is now firmly established as one of the most popular attractions on the British agricultural show calendar. Leading stockmen from all over the UK compete for the top accolades in the competitions running throughout the two-day event. Away from the judging rings the very best of Welsh food producers will be showcasing their produce and Christmas shoppers can explore the hundreds of tradestands, demonstrations and exhibitions, and festive atmosphere.Free car parking, Christmas gifts, food hall and farmers market, cookery, produce, handicraft and Santa’s grotto! Contact 01982 553683. Friday 4th December Ballet Theatre UK – The Snow Queen (Live): 7.30pm at Wyeside Arts Centre, Builth. Contact 01982 553668. See advert on back page. Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th December The Victorian Holly Fair & Father Christmas Experience: at Brecon Cathedral. There will be carols and candle light, stories and crafts, yummy food and lovely things to buy. See feature on pages 20 & 21. Christmas at Croft: 10am - 4pm at Croft Castle and Parkland. Step back in time and celebrate an Edwardian Christmas at Croft. See previous listing (21st & 22nd November) for full details. Free event. Contact 01568 780246. Santa Specials: Trains leave at 10.30am, 12.15pm, 2pm, 3.45pm & 5.30pm at Brecon Mountain Railway. Join Brecon Mountain Railway this Christmas for some festive fun. See previous listing (28th & 29th November) for full details. Contact 01685 722988.

Georgian Christmas Weekend: 11am - 4pm at Berrington Hall. See previous listing (21st & 22nd November) for full details. Contact 01568 615721.

Monday 30th November – Tuesday 1st December

Thursday 10th December

Royal Welsh Winter Fair: 8am at the Royal Welsh Showground, Builth Wells.

Walking Nativity: 5pm. Starting at The Bridge Inn, Michaelchurch Escley. Contact 01981 510208. See page 5.

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Thursday 10th Thursday 31st December Hansel and Gretel: at The Courtyard, Hereford. This funny, energetic show will get you into the festive mood perfect for children and families. Can this brother and sister duo fight off the Wicked Witch? Will the Gingerbread Man get lost in the house made of sugar, spice and all things nice? Join us at The Courtyard and see the story unfold with some stunning interactive puppetry. Contact Box Office: 01432 340555. Friday 11th December Christmas Stargazing: 7 - 11pm at The National Park Visitor Centre. The jewel in the sky will be the Geminid meteor shower and Martin Griffiths, senior lecturer in astronomy at the University of South Wales will also give a presentation on the Christmas Star. Martin’s wonderful description of the mystery surrounding this well know astronomical event is captivating and will leave participants wanting more. Call to book your place. Tickets £12, includes a jacket potato. Conact 01874 623366. Saturday 12th December Big Pit Babies Christmas Event: a chance for younger visitors to meet Mother Christmas and find out how preparations are going for the ‘big day’ in the Christmas household. Has Rudolph been a good reindeer this year? Has Father Christmas finished painting the sleigh? Go along and find out more. £5 per child, includes a gift. Suitable for 0-5 ages. Limited spaces, so pre-booking essential on: 029 2057 3650. See feature on page 2. Saturday 12th Sunday 13th December Christmas at Croft: 10am - 4pm at Croft Castle and Parkland. Step back in time and celebrate an Edwardian Christmas at Croft. See previous listing (21st & 22nd November) for full details. Free event. Contact 01568 780246. Santa Specials: Trains leave at 10.30am, 12.15pm, 2pm, 3.45pm & 5.30pm at

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What’s on: December & January Brecon Mountain Railway. Join Brecon Mountain Railway this Christmas for some festive fun. See previous listing (28th & 29th November) for full details. Contact 01685 722988. Georgian Christmas Weekend: 11am – 4pm at Berrington Hall. See previous listing (21st & 22nd November) for full details. Contact 01568 615721. Sunday 13th December Traditional Christmas Fayre National Park Visitor Centre: 10am - 4pm. Come and join us for a traditional fun filled festive weekend. An opportunity to buy some unique Christmas gifts and crafts. Wreath making demonstrations and a chance to make your own Christmas decorations and choose and buy your own Christmas tree. Mulled wine and mince pies and a chance to see Father Christmas in his grotto with Wee Crafty Folk. Free parking. Contact 01874 623366. See The Night Sky: 7 - 10pm at Elan Valley Visitor Centre. From newbies to experienced astronomers, all are invited to join Elan Valley Astronomy Group to view the night sky. Bring your binoculars, tripod and telescopes if you have them. Group scopes will be available to share. If weather is poor, indoor astronomy talks and activities will be planned. Cark parking charges apply. Free entry. Contact 01597 810390. Wednesday 16th December Dacw Mam yn Dwad - Martyn Geraint: 10am and 1pm at Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon. A brand new Welsh language pantomime for children between 3-9 years old and their families from the ever-popular Martyn Geraint. The famous Welsh nursery rhyme “Dacw Mam yn Dwad” is brought to life in a mix of laughter, dance, puppetry, music, maths and mayhem !! Thanks to Arts Council Wales, Welsh Government, National Lottery. Contact 01874 611622.

Saturday 19th December Father Christmas at the Pit: be amazed as Father Christmas arrives at Pit Top at 10.30am, travelling 300ft UP from underground on his way to Lapland. Once he’s arrived (and found his elves!), there’ll be an opportunity to visit him in his cottage and tell him what’s on your Christmas list. £5 per child, includes a gift. Suitable for all children. No booking necessary. See feature on page 2. The Selfish Giant: 2.30pm at Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon. Based on one of the most beautiful and moving tales ever written, this participation musical is preceded by a rehearsal workshop where some of the children in the audience are chosen to take part in the show while the remainder are rehearsed into four chorus songs. Contact 01874 611622. Saturday 19th Sunday 20th December Christmas at Croft: 10am - 4pm at Croft Castle and Parkland. Step back in time and celebrate an Edwardian Christmas at Croft. See previous listing (21st & 22nd November) for full details. Free event. Contact 01568 780246. Santa’s Grotto and Christmas Crafts: 10am - 4pm at Elan Valley Visitor Centre. Santa will be stopping here so don’t miss your chance to give him your Christmas list! While you wait to see Santa, why not make your own Christmas Crafts and Decorations? Car parking charge applies. Free entry. Contact 01597 810880 or 01597 810390. Georgian Christmas Weekend: 11am - 4pm at Berrington Hall. See previous listing (21st & 22nd November) for full details. Contact 01568 615721.

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Saturday 19th December Sunday 3rd January Arts And Crafts Fayre: 10am – 4pm every day at the National Park Visitor Centre (closed Christmas Day). Free entry. Come and browse a wide selection of arts and crafts at the National Park Visitor Centre throughout the school holidays. Many are made locally, and all are individually hand-made pieces to treasure. Car parking charges apply. Contact 01874 623366. Thursday 24th December Santa’s Grotto and Christmas Crafts: 10am - 4pm at Elan Valley Visitor Centre. Santa will be stopping here so don’t miss your chance to give him your Christmas list! While you wait to see Santa, why not make your own Christmas Crafts and Decorations? Car parking charge applies. Free entry. Contact 01597 810880 or 01597 810390.

Our Easter issue will be out in March 2016 We also produce two monthly community magazines: Wye Local and Local Beacon. You can pick up a copy in the local area or view online at: www.cariadslocal.co.uk by the 1st of each month. Both publications include interesting articles, a variety of local products and services, and a detailed what’s on section of up to date events and classes.

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Saturday 19th Wednesday 23rd December Santa Specials: Trains leave at 10.30am, 12.15pm, 2pm, 3.45pm & 5.30pm at Brecon Mountain Railway. Join Brecon Mountain Railway this Christmas for some festive fun. See previous listing (28th & 29th November) for full details. Contact 01685 722988.

Serving Brecon and the surrounding villages If you have an event/class you would like us to include in any of our publications please email: lisamarie@cariadslocal.co.uk

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Our Easter issue is out in time for the Easter Holidays, having a shelf life from March - July 2016. Articles are offered on a first come, first served basis. And we welcome parents feedback on content to keep it interesting. If you have any questions in the meantime, please do contact us. Enjoy, The Team @ Cariads Local Ltd x

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Sourcing interesting ideas for family days out. Coming across businesses that cater for our little ones, businesses I didn’t even know existed.

1/4 page ad: £50 1/2 page ad: £80 1 page ad: £140 Inside cover ad: £170

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Back cover ad: £240 Leaflet insert: £150 15% discount if you book 3 consecutive issues We are the only magazine of this kind to go to BOTH Primary Schools AND Nurseries

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