Cariads Family Magazine Issue 11 Autumn/Winter 2017 by Cariads Local Ltd

local family magazine

Autumn/Winter 2017 . Issue 11.

nd Useful a e tiv informa with s t n e r for pa aged n e r child 0 - 12 years

Highlights: Hay Winter Festival • Royal Welsh Winter Fair • Riding Lessons at Tregoyd

Activity Ideas • Days Out • Interesting Articles • Recipes Reviews 10 Pages Please mention Cariads Local Family Magazine when•responding to advertsof What’s On Listings • Competitions

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Hello Well, Autumn is well and truly here! The nights are drawing in, and I’m craving hot chocolate and pumpkin soup! Address: Goosepool Cottage Winforton Herefordshire HR3 6EB Email: lisamarie@cariadslocal.co.uk Website: www.cariadslocal.co.uk

Working with 13 local Children’s Nurseries and 28 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, Staunton-on-Wye, Talgarth and Whitney-on-Wye.

We’ll all miss the sunshine, but our local area is absolutely glorious at this time of year, and there’s still plenty going on to keep the younger members of the family out of mischief! If you fancy getting out and about, try the National Trust’s Wild Wednesdays, or book a riding lesson at Tregoyd Mountain Riders (see our review on page 17). If the weather turns against you, why not stay in and try making one of our recipes? The Zombie Fingers (recipe on page 14) are sure to go down well for Halloween! How about letting off some steam at one of our local indoor play centres? The Playbarn makes great coffee for you to relax with while the little ones go crazy! Or Quakers Indoor Playcentre lets the grown ups play as well! I was very excited to hear that the Hay Winter Festival is going to be even bigger and better this year. Make sure you book your tickets early! We’ve also got some fab suggestions of places to take the kids in the lead up to Christmas. Will you have breakfast with Santa at the Old Railway Line Garden Centre, meet his naughty Elf, Clang, at Brecon Cathedral, or perhaps join him at Big Pit or for a ride on Brecon Mountain Railway? And don’t forget, the festive season wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the pantomime! Enjoy, Laura Williams x

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This issue we have two fab prizes up for grabs: • A copy of The Story of Space by Catherine Barr and Steve Williams. • A £10 gift voucher for the The Old Railway Line Garden Centre. For your chance to win one of the above prizes, please complete our Word Search on page 19 and send to us by 30th November 2017. The winners will be announced in our next issue. Summer issue winners: Tom Davies, Boughrood & Katie Jones, Brecon.

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Exciting News! Little Stars Pre-school are pleased to announce that they will be able to offer full day care from their new site at Clyro School. This will be available from after the October half term, subject to CSSIW registration. They will run from the temporary school site with a limited number of spaces for children from the age of 2 years, and spaces for children to access their 3+funded sessions. They will then move into the new school when it is built in 2018.

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Book Review:

Before the Big Bang there was NOTHING AT ALL. No galaxies, no space, no light and no sound. Then suddenly, 13.8 billion years ago, IT ALL BEGAN… This beautiful follow-up to The Story of Life brings to life the story of our universe for younger children. Travel back in time to the Big Bang, see galaxies and stars form, watch the birth of our planet and how life begins, join the first man on the moon, and wonder what mysteries are still waiting to be discovered.

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The Little Blue Elephant Play Café offers an amazing space that both children and adults will love to spend quality time together in. Our play floor is designed to allow children to be free to explore, create and imagine – learning and developing as they do, without even realising! Grown ups can relax, enjoying a delicious coffee in our beautiful café area, chatting with friends, or sending a speedy email. And when you’ve recharged, get stuck into some imaginative play with your little people too!

Opening Times Monday closed Tuesday – Friday: 9.30 am – 4.30 pm Saturday: 9.30 am – 5.00 pm

The Story of Space By Catherine Barr and Steve Williams It’s really good! It teaches you more than other books I’ve read and really fun. Seeing the difference in the size of planets was good too! The Moon looks tiny next to Earth!

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I’m going to take this book into school for my friends to look at and help us with our space project.

I give this book 10/10. By Jake Smith (Age 7)

Sunday – exclusive hire and events Entry Prices 0-6 months: free 6 months - 12 months: £1.50 12 months+ - 6 years: £3.95 The Little Blue Elephant Play Café Unit 3, Long Meadow Industrial Estate, Ewyas Harold, Herefordshire, HR2 0UA

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Bask in autumn colour this half term With the changing seasons come new opportunities to explore the countryside that’s cared for by the National Trust in a new light. Come rain or shine, the Brecon Beacons & Monmouthshire team strive to keep the countryside accessible and maintain its natural beauty, a vital part of the Trust’s conservation work. From footpath maintenance to looking after our tranquil meadows and woodlands, around every corner there’s a new adventure waiting to be discovered. Wild Wednesdays have provided the perfect opportunity for kids to get closer to nature and discover the natural world on their doorstep and throughout 2017 they have been getting increasingly popular. Whether you enjoy a short stroll or hiking up a mountain, getting active in the outdoors with the whole family can provide a real sense of achievement. The Skirrid near Abergavenny is the location for the final Wild Wednesday of 2017 and once again will feature an abundance of nature activities from creating wild art with soil as paint to building a den

and learning about your surroundings in a fun and interactive way. Part of the National Trust’s 50 things to do before you’re 11 ¾ campaign, kids can tick off each activity on their list whilst having the perfect family adventure. Every time you visit, you help the National Trust look after these special places for ever for everyone. Come along, join in the fun and get creative www.nationaltrust.org.uk/sugarloaf-and-usk-valley Ffotograffaeth/Photographs © National Trust

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The festive spirit is already flowing through The Old Railway Line Garden Centre where Christmas is ‘full steam ahead!’ The award winning garden centre, 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. Manager, Katie Eckley said; “Renowned throughout mid Wales, south Wales and Herefordshire, our grotto experience is packed with festive magic, including real life reindeer and a short magical walk before meeting Santa, having a chat and receiving a suitable toy and delicious sweets. Our grotto is built at the heart of our exciting ‘bigger and better’ Christmas department this year which is very exciting. “On selected days throughout December our Breakfast and Afternoon 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, distributes presents and speaks to each child individually. “Santa’s Grand Arrival is one of our most popular events every year and is planned for the evening of Friday 24th November at 6.30pm. Santa will pull up outside the garden centre on his sleigh before everyone who attends enjoys a fun disco and bouncy castle. There will also be a festive menu to enjoy in the Railway Restaurant!” For more information please contact the Old Railway Line directly by calling 01497 847055 or visiting their website www.oldrailwaylinegc.co.uk.

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Jack and the Beanstalk Brecon’s newest holiday club! Clwb y Bannau

Jermin Productions return with a brand new Pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk. A breathtaking battle of the beanstalk unfolds amongst the hilarious script, beautiful costumes and stunning theatrical sets. With a classic blend of chart topping songs and comedy gags, this is an unmissable Christmas treat for all the family. DECEMBER Thursday 28 - 2.00pm* & 7.00pm

JANUARY Tuesday 2 - 2.00pm & 7.00pm

Friday 29 - 2.00pm** & 7.00pm Saturday 30 - 2.00pm & 7.00pm Sunday 31 - 1.00pm & 5.00pm

Wednesday 3 - 2.00pm & 7.00pm Thursday 4 - 2.00pm & 7.00pm Friday 5 - 2.00pm & 8.00pm*** Saturday 6 - 2.00pm & 7.00pm

* Opening Performance Special £10 Price **BSL Performance ***Adult’s Performance (Only Suitable for Age 18+) £14 / £12 / £10* / £49 (Family Ticket) +50p per ticket admin fee

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July and August saw an explosion of fun, mess and excitement at Clwb y Bannau – Brecon’s newest holiday club. Based in the grounds of Ysgol y Bannau and run by the local charity Cylch Meithrin Aberhonddu, the club offered 8am to 6pm days for 5 to 11 year olds over the summer. Children attended from a range of schools, making new friends, trying new activities and exploring the large grounds. Days were themed with Dinosaurs, Minions, Pirates and Wheels Wednesdays.The children enjoyed wet and wild days with water fights, trips to the Cathedral to discover Brecon’s local legends, taking part in the Brecon Jazz & Fringe festival and visiting Theatr Brycheiniog for the Zulu events. Visitors to the Clwb included Menter Brycheiniog, Paul Watkins with his Welsh Ice Creams van and Messy Marvels, making even non-trip days exciting. Not to mention the face painting, junk modelling, crafts, cookery, den building, kart racing, treasure hunts and games!’ The October half term sees the addition of a younger children’s Clwb for 2 to 4 year olds (pre-schoolers) with pumpkins, costumes, crafts, masks, baking and making the most of the crisp autumn days. Plans are also afoot for the 21st & 22nd of December, so if you need to get those last few presents bought without your little helpers, you can rest assured that they will be kept busy and happy in Clwb. Clwb y Bannau is registered with CSSIW for Full Day Care and accepts childcare vouchers and tax-free childcare payments. Open from 8am to 6pm it offers half days (8am-1pm/1pm-6pm) and full day options. Pre-school children £28/£18. 5-11 year olds £20/£14. Registration fee (£5) and sibling discounts, deals and other offers available. Like ‘Clwb y Bannau’ on Facebook for full details or email clwbybannau@gmail.com

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Royal Welsh Winter Fair - Competitions, Festivities and Christmas Shopping 27th & 28th November 2017 With not long to go until the showground in Llanelwedd is full of visitors, exhibitors and prizewinning livestock, preparations for the annual Royal Welsh Winter Fair are coming together well. As one of the finest prime stock shows in Europe, the Winter Fair draws crowds from far and wide to enjoy two-days packed full of competitions, festivities and Christmas shopping. Along with the usual packed schedule of competitions, classes, exhibitions and displays, the Winter Fair offers the discerning shopper the perfect opportunity to pick up some unique and original Christmas gifts from the hundreds of tradestands. The food hall will be packed full of the very best Welsh food producers showcasing their produce and tempting visitors to try the wide variety of culinary delights on offer. The fair will once again be opening its doors to the

public for free after 4pm on the Monday evening for late night Christmas shopping and another great fireworks display. Visitors will be able to enjoy looking around the demonstrations and exhibitions, listening to the choirs and bands performing throughout the showground, and of course our younger visitors may also be lucky enough to meet Father Christmas. Buy your e-tickets for the Winter Fair online now. For more information visit www.rwas.wales

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Kids Recipe: Zombie Fingers

These freaky edible fingers are naturally sweetened with dates - perfect for a spooky spread at a Halloween party for children.

Ingredients: 250g stoned dates 100g dark chocolate, chopped 3 tbsp smooth peanut butter 3 tbsp porridge oats Flaked toasted almonds

Method: 1: Tip all the ingredients except the almonds into a food processor and pulse until you have a rubbly looking mixture. 2: Line a tray with baking parchment and mould the mixture into fingers, then lay them on the tray. Press an almond â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;fingernailâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; into the end of each finger and place in the fridge to harden for at least 1 hour. Serve poking out of a bowl.

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Hugely passionate about empowering children through creativity With over twenty years classroom experience as an English Teacher, Head of Drama and Subject Mentor - Lynn is uniquely qualified and hugely passionate about empowering children through creativity. By providing an encouraging, engaging format to develop confident, interpersonal skills, Lynn believes children can become better equipped for their future and have great fun doing it! Many of Lynn’s students also opt to take LAMDA exams (see https://www.lamda.org.uk/examinations). Lynn’s expertise in this field ensures that preparation for the exams – or rather opportunities – are perfect windows for learners in developing confidence both on a social and academic level, while enjoying the process. Lynn also offers stand-alone creative writing and poetry workshops tailored to suit the needs of the participants. As a current GCSE examiner for English Literature and English Language, Lynn is able to provide learners with exam preparation, revision strategies and learning skills such as working in timed and pressured conditions. Additionally, she is ideally enabled to work with youngsters requiring a little extra support across a wide range of learning skills. Lynn’s experience as a Creative Practitioner working in schools with the Lead Creative School Scheme in Wales, also feeds in to her practice as an advocate of the spoken and written word. Having just completed her MA in Creative Writing, Lynn is looking forward to gaining her results. Her studies have also fed into her daily practice as she is a great believer in trying to learn something new every day, no matter how old you are!

Drama & Creative Writing Workshops and Clubs After & In-school clubs held around the area Taster session at no charge Preparation for LAMDA exams Holiday Workshops Contact Lynn for dates, details and booking a place. Check out further info online www.ravendrama.com www.facebook.com/ravendramawales E: lynn.clausen@btinternet.com

T: 07949 329 561 Fantastic results from October 2016 & April 2017, looking forward to exams October 2017 & February 2018

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TREGOYD RIDING CENTRE Lower Cwmcadarn Farm, Felindre, Brecon LD3 0TB Telephone 01497 847 351 Email info@tregoydriding.co.uk Find us on Facebook We are a BHS Approved Riding Centre and Livery yard in beautiful surroundings just a few miles from Hay on Wye. Whether you want to learn to ride, improve your skills, learn a new discipline or simply enjoy riding out, we can help. Our all-weather school is a relaxed and friendly place to ride. All our instructors are qualified and experienced and our prices wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t break the bank! Even better we offer REDUCED RATES for under 10s.

Being a recognised Pony Club Centre, our clients benefit from being a Pony Club member without needing to own their own horse. We run regular Pony Club sessions to build knowledge and experience whilst having fun. Whatever your age or riding ability why not give us a try, we look forward to seeing you!

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REVIEW

“A wonderful lesson” at Tregoyd Mountain Riders

We had no trouble finding Tregoyd Mountain Riders thanks to their very good signposting, and the setting was absolutely beautiful, despite the very grey sky! The Centre has been running since 1958, when it was started by the current owner’s parents, and is based at Lower Cwmcadarn Farm. The boys were greeted enthusiastically by the four dogs and the instructors, Carol and Holly.They were fitted for riding hats before being taken to meet their horses. The horses were led into the paddock, and the children were shown how to mount them and how to adjust the stirrups. They were taught how to hold the reins and were taken through stopping the horses, how to make them walk and turn, and then how to trot. They even attempted a rising trot, which they found very exciting! Carol and Holly were both brilliant with the children. They were so patient, and took great care in matching them to their horses, including calling me a couple of days before the lesson to check the ages

of my children and their weights, as well as if any of them were nervous of horses and what riding ability, if any, they had. The horses were sure-footed and knew exactly what was expected of them! All four were very calm, and had wonderful personalities. The centre offers all sorts of options for all levels of riding expertise, specialising in trekking over the trails on the Black Mountains. Children can begin learning from the age of 4 or 5. The centre offers a 20 minute lead rein around the Pony Paddock, which sounds like a lovely, gentle introduction. Once they’ve been learning for a while, there’s the opportunity for children to work towards recognised riding awards and take part in competitions, as well as just having fun. The boys had a wonderful lesson. It was so relaxed, but they learnt an awful lot, and felt really proud of themselves. Please call 01497 847351 or e-mail info@tregoydriding. co.uk for more information or to book a ride. Review written by Laura Williams

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Kids Recipe:

Christmas pudding Rice Krispie cakes

The Play Barn look forward to seeing you! The Play Barn at Brynich is an indoor play centre for children under 11 years of age. They serve delicious bean to cup coffee, snacks and cakes throughout the day and freshly prepared meals from 12 - 2pm. Every Thursday morning during Powys term time The Play Barn run a toddler group from 10am -

Fun to make with kids or as a cute Christmas canape, top chocolate, peanut and raisin puffed rice cakes with white chocolate and festive holly icing.

Ingredients:

12pm for children 4 years and under, with discounted entry and special deals for childminders and siblings. They have also started hosting a Welsh Session for little ones to come and enjoy every 3rd Friday of

50g Rice Krispies 30g raisin, chopped 50g butter 100g milk chocolate, broken into pieces 2 tbsp crunchy peanut butter 30g mini marshmallow 80g white chocolate ready-made icing holly leaves (we used Sainsbury’s Christmas cake decorations)

Method: 1: Put the rice pops and raisins into a bowl. Put the butter, milk chocolate, peanut butter and marshmallows into a small saucepan. Place on a medium to low heat and stir until the chocolate and butter have melted but the marshmallows are just beginning to melt.

the month with songs, stories and crafts. Don’t worry if you can’t speak Welsh, everybody is welcome. The Play Barn look forward to seeing you soon!

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

2: Pour onto the rice pops and stir until well coated. Line an egg cup with cling film. Press about a tablespoon of the mixture into the egg cup. Press firmly and then remove, peel off the cling film and place the pudding into a cake case, flat-side down. Repeat with the remaining mixture. Chill until firm. 3: Melt the white chocolate in the microwave or in bowl over a saucepan of barely simmering water. Spoon a little chocolate over the top of each pudding. Top with icing holly leaves.

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

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A great place to visit and play Quackers is a family play centre, situated close to Newbridge-On-Wye, Llandrindod Wells, LD1 6HR (just off the A483 & A470). Come rain or shine, Quackers is a great place to visit and play with focus on fun, fitness and fresh air. At Quackers, children donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have all the fun, adults are allowed on all the play equipment too! Indoors, they have 2 drop slides, an astro slide, ball pools and a toddler area - plus lots more exciting equipment for play. Their 5 star hygiene rated Cowshed CafĂŠ serves a wide selection of home cooked meals and snacks, and upstairs they have two themed party rooms and a larger room for parties, meetings or small conferences. Outside, there is a large sandpit, a track with pedal go-karts, and a nature walk round the lake where you can see water birds or just sit and enjoy the views and the sunshine. There are also picnic

benches so that you can enjoy your picnic or food purchased from the cafe. During very busy periods Quackers may regretfully have to limit your stay in the play area to 2 hours, for safety reasons. However, you can continue to use the cafe or the outside play equipment, in addition to your 2 hours in the play area, if this is the case. At other times you will be allowed to stay for as long as they are open and as long as you have the energy!

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Amazing Wildlife: Ten Facts About Zebras!

1. There are three species of zebra: Grevy’s, mountain and plains, the latter of which is by far the most common. The plains zebra is divided into six subspecies; the mountain into two. 2. Zebras are very fast-moving animals, and can reach speeds of up to 65kmph when galloping across the plains. This is just fast enough to outpace predators such as lions. Foals can run with the herd within a few hours of birth. 3. A zebra’s stripy coat is thought to disperse more than 70 per cent of incoming heat, preventing the animal from overheating in the African sun. 4. It’s thought that a zebra’s stripes serve to help camouflage the animal in long grass, and distract predators. Recent research also shows that a zebra’s stripes may have evolved to keep biting insects at bay - the monochrome pattern seems to throw off the visual systems of flies. 5. A zebra’s stripes act like an equine fingerprint each individual’s pattern is unique. Foals recognise their mothers by the pattern of their stripes, as well as by scent and call. 6. While Grevy zebra society tends to be fairly open, that of plains and mountain zebras is more tight-knit, with the animals living in harems of up to six breeding females and their young, with a dominant male. Each female has a place in the hierarchy. These groups are so close that if a predator injures one individual, fellow members will circle it and attempt to scare the intruder away with their teeth and hooves.

between the Serengeti in Tanzania and Kenya’s Masai Mara in a constant search of food and water. 10. In Ancient Rome, Grevy’s zebra were trained to pull chariots at Roman circuses under the alias ‘hippotigris’ (‘horse-tiger’).

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7. Like horses, zebras sleep standing up, and usually only when in the safety of a group. 8. For protection, zebra groups often come together in large herds, regularly mixing with other grazers such as wildebeest. As well as providing more eyes and ears to look out for danger, a large herd is confusing to a predator, making it harder to single out individual prey. 9. One of the most extraordinary phenomena in the natural world is the annual 1,800-mile migration of millions of zebra, blue wildebeast and other antelope 22

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What’s on: during the week MONDAY Clyro Primary School Parent and Toddler Group: 9 - 10.30am. For play, fun activities, songs and stories. 0 – 5 years. Just turn up and join in! £1 per session. Contact 01497 820860. Story Time at Hay Library: 11 – 11.30am. Come join in the fun. 9 months – 3 years. Contact 01497 820847. Brecon Athletics Club: 6 – 8pm. Brecon Leisure Centre. Contact Kath Crane 01874 623677. Brecon Welsh Language Youth Club: Term time only. 6 – 8pm. Brecon Youth Centre. Contact 01874 622658. TUESDAY Llyswen Parent & Toddler Group: 9.10 – 11am. Term time. Llyswen Village Hall. Everyone welcome, lots of fun and good company. Children from 0 – school age. 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. Everyone is welcome. Cheeky Cherubs Playgroup: 10am 12pm at Bishop Bevan Hall, Brecon. Join us for a cuppa and a natter whilst the kids play! £2 per child, 50p for each additional child. Snacks and tea & coffee included in the price. Dorstone Dormice Baby & Toddler Group: 10am – 12pm. Term time. Dorstone Village Hall. £1.50 per family which includes snacks and tea/ coffee. Please come along and say hello! Contact 01981 550836. Story Time: 11 – 11.30am. Brecon Library. Free & all ages welcome.

Builth Wells Welsh Language Youth Club: 3.30 – 5pm at Riverside Community Centre. Term time. Contact 01874 622658. DAI y Bannau: 4pm. Theatre Brycheiniog, Brecon. A Multimedia Theatre group that aims to develop & enhance the skills of young people in relation to performing arts & multimedia theatre. Ages 7+. Contact 07846 446268. Brecon Tennis Club: 5.30 – 7.30pm at Brecon Leisure Centre. Free to members, £2 to non members. All levels welcome. Contact Bryan 07817 002318. Glasbury Paddlers: Canoe club meets at 6.30pm at Glasbury. For more information call in at PSM Outdoors in Hay and ask for Peter. Gwernyfed Hockey Club – Training: 7 – 8pm Brecon Leisure Centre’s Astro. All abilities welcome. Contact Nicola Drew 07812 691345. Gwent & Powys Army Cadet Force: 7 - 9pm. The Cadet Centre, Gypsy Castle, Hay. Contact 01873 813756. Brecon Youth Club: (Term time) 7 – 9.30pm. Brecon Youth Centre, Cradoc Road., Brecon. Age Group: 11 – 25. Contact Rhodri Jones 01874 622658. Brecon Basketball Club: 8 – 9pm. Brecon Leisure Centre. Contact Roger Norris 01874 623677. WEDNESDAY Stay & Play Playgroup: 9.15 – 11.15am. Bronllys. Term time. £1 per session, 50p additional child. Refreshment included. Bumps, babies & toddlers all welcome. Facebook Stay & Play Playgroup – Bronllys.

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Muddy Puddles Playgroup: 9.30 – 11.30am. Term time. Escleyside Hall (behind Michaelchurch Escley Primary School). Join the weekly themed activities, spacious indoor play and outdoor adventures in our beautiful surroundings (bring wellies). £1.50 per family. Contact 01981 240225. Dwylo Bach – “Signing for Little Hands”: (Term time only). 10 – 11.30am.The Muse, Brecon. 0 – 3 years. Followed by coffee, chat & play. Contact meithrin.aberhonddu@gmail.com. Beacons Netball Club: 4 – 5.30pm years 7, 8 & 9. 5.30 – 7pm.Yr 10 & older. Brecon Leisure Centre. £3 on the night or reduced fee for the term. 1st training session free. Contact 01597 840420. The Scribblers: 4.15 - 5.30pm at The Drill Hall, 25 Lion Street, Hay. Contact Sophie 01497 822620. Ddraig Wern Fencing Club: 6.30 – 7.30pm (Juniors - U13), 7.30 – 9pm (Seniors). Gwernyfed Community Sports Hall. Contact Richard Jenkins 07980 693972. Gwent & Powys Army Cadet Force: 7 – 9pm. The ACF Ctr, Conway St, Brecon. Ages 12 – 18yrs. We aim to inspire young people to achieve success in life, make the most of their abilities & develop the qualities to be a good citizen. Contact 01873 813756. Brecon Racketeers (badminton): 8 – 10pm. Brecon Leisure Centre. Contact 01874 623677. 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

Interested in Girlguiding? Rainbows (5-7 years) is exciting, messy, friendly and a lot of fun! It’s a space for girls to try new things with girls their age. Being a Brownie (7-10 years) is an adventurous journey that girls take with their friends as they discover the world together. Guides (10-14 years) challenge themselves to get out there and do something different - and they make great friends along the way. Go to www.girlguiding.org.uk to register your child and find weekly meetings near you.

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What’s on: during the week / month fun! Everyone welcome.Term time. Contact Katy 07896 361453. Talgarth Baby and Toddler Group: 9.15 – 11am. Term time. Talgarth Primary School (Main Hall). 50p donation for refreshments. Contact Wendy 07989 946241. Brecon Breastfeeding Support – BIBs: 10am – 12pm. The Muse, Brecon. Contact 07866 924161. See advert on page 4. 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. Term time. Contact 01874 623480. See advert and article on page 18. Create and Craft Session: 2 - 3pm at Brecon Library. During the summer holidays. After school creative workshops: 4 - 5.30pm at The Muse, Brecon. (Every 1st & 3rd Thursday of the month). Ages 5 - 12 welcome, under 12s must be accompanied by an adult. Contact 07375 627635. See advert on page 16. 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 07854 012841 / 07836 501925. Gwernyfed Ladies Rugby Training: 6pm (U15’s girls), 6.30pm (U18’s), 6.45 (Ladies). Gwernyfed Rugby Club, Talgarth. Fun, challenging & exciting. Delyth Thomas 07891 371458. Brecon Youth Club: (Term time) 6.30 – 9pm Tuesday & Friday. Brecon Youth Centre, Cradoc Road. Age Group: 1125. Contact 01874 622658. Doorstop Youth Club: 7-9pm at Dorstone Village Hall. £2 entry. Free for new comers on their first night. Pool, table tennis,Wii, computers, board games, craft and tuck shop. Contact 01981 550325. Brecon & Glanusk Explorer Scouts: Term time. 7.45 – 9pm. We provide scouting for 14 – 18 yrs, meeting

either Crickhowell / Brecon. A friendly group. Visit our website www. breconexplorers.co.uk. FRIDAY Chatterbooks: Every 2nd Friday of the month. Brecon Library. Brecon Library’s book group for 7-11 year olds! Contact 01874 623346. Brecon Bouncers: 4.15 – 5.45pm. Brecon Leisure Centre. Trampoline activities. Contact 01874 623677. SATURDAY Lego Club: 11am - 12pm, Brecon Library. First Saturday of every month. SUNDAY Lego Club: 11am - 12.30pm. The Globe@Hay. Bring your kids and let them run wild with our famous in house Lego. A great time for your young ones to get creative whilst you can relax and have brunch. Contact 01497 821762. DURING THE MONTHS Tuesday 17th October Sunday 5th November Look! Look! Look!: 10am - 5pm at Berrington Hall, near Leominster, Herefordshire HR6 0DW. Experience Georgian splendour of the gardens, as artists, Heather and Ivan Morison take up residence to put a modern twist on Berrington’s Walled Garden’s elegance. Discover a brand new installation in our Walled Garden from internationally renowned artists Heather and Ivan Morison.Taking their inspiration from how the Harley’s enjoyed their garden in the Georgian era, you can see the garden in a totally new light. Booking Not Needed. Friday 20th October Charity Quiz & Curry Night: 6.30pm. The Old Railway Line Garden Centre, Three Cocks, LD3 0SG. Booking required. See advert and article on page 6 & 7.

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Saturday 21st October Dam Patrol: 9.30am - 1pm at Elan Valley Nr Rhayader, Powys, Powys LD6 5HP. Join our Dam Inspector on a regular patrol to learn about the history and monitoring of our dams and reservoirs. Free entry. Booking essential. Contact 01597 810880. Brecon BIBS Nearly New Sale: 10am - 1pm at Bishop Bevan Hall, Brecon. Come and buy your baby equipment, maternity clothes and children’s toys. Admission £1. Contact 07866 924161. See advert on page 4. Wood-fired Pizza & Quiz Night: The Bakers’ Table, Talgarth Mill, The Square, Talgarth, LD3 0BW. Booking essential. Contact 01874 711125. Saturday 21st October Sunday 5th November Croft Castle and Parkland - Dungeons and Dragons Trail: 10am - 4pm at Croft Castle and Parkland, Yarpole, near Leominster, Herefordshire HR6 9PW. Glendower the dragon returns to his lair at Croft this October half-term. Follow the clues to track down Glendower the dragon on our family trail around the grounds and claim your prize at the end. Booking Not Needed. Dogs on leads welcome. Contact 01568 780246. Gruesome Georgian Trail: 10am - 4pm at Berrington Hall, near Leominster, Herefordshire HR6 0DW. Are you brave enough to follow our gruesome Georgian trail and find out all you can about the gory truths of the Georgian era’ Follow our disgustingly gruesome Georgian trail to find out about the gory traditions and scary stories of the eighteenth-century past. Trail £2.50. Normal admission fees apply. Booking Not Needed. Sunday 22nd October Harvest Family Fun Time: 3 – 5pm. Bethlehem Chapel, Talgarth (next to Talgarth School). Apple bobbing, carrot relay, crafts, snacks, songs and more. All welcome. Children must be accompanied. Contact pmh.38@hotmail.com.

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Prize Bingo: 6.30 for 7.15pm. Baskerville Hall, Clyro. Free local transport can be arranged by Dial-a-Ride. Free entry. Bar open for refreshments. Fun night. Raffle and cash bingo. All monies raised are for local charities. All welcome. Contact 01497 820033. Thursday 26th October – Monday 30th October The Brecon Baroque Festival: Venues in and around Brecon. Celebrating Vivaldi and the music of Venice. Visit www. breconbaroquefestival.com and for bookings visit www.theatrbrycheiniog. co.uk or contact 01877 611622. Friday 27th October Sunday 29th October Dragon Festival 2017: At Rhayader Museum & Gallery (CARAD) Unit 1 & 2, East Street, Rhayader, Powys, Powys LD6 5ER. Come and join us her at CARAD to celebrate our Dragon Festival with fantastic procession with Belrenin our beautiful copper dragon who will be crowned our Dragon Queen. Join us for Dragon celebrations, procession, workshops and storytelling as well as live music all with a little Halloween magic thrown in and so much more! Free entry. Contact 01597 810 561. Hallowe’en Pumpkin Trail: 10am - 4pm at Powis Castle, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 8RF. We’ve hidden lots of carved pumpkins around the garden for you to find. Keep an eye out for the important clues hidden amongst them as they will help you solve the Powis Hallowe’en mystery! Booking not needed. Contact 01938 551929. Saturday 28th October Spooky Afternoon Tea: At The Old Railway Line Garden Centre,Three Cocks. Get into the Halloween spirit! Enjoy a spooky Halloween themed afternoon tea experience with your children including delicious food, fancy dress competition, story time and Halloween Walkway. Contact 01497 847055. See advert and article on page 6 & 7.

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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. See advert on page 13. Goodbye Christopher Robin - October 20th - December 3rd My Little Pony The Movie - October 27th - November 26th The Lego Ninjago Movie - October 27th - December 3rd Paddington 2 - December 1st - January 4th Starwars: The Last Jedi - December 15th - January 4th Halloween Disco: 8.30pm until late. The Baskerville Arms, Clyro. Proceeds to Keith Leighton Neuro Fund. Contact 01497 820670. Saturday 28th October Sunday 29th October Spooky Days: At Blaenavon Ironworks Monmouthshire NP4 9RN. Spooky Days: Halloween themed tour and activities. Check the CADW website to confirm times and details. Croft Castle and Parkland Hallowe’en spooktacular: 10am - 4pm at Croft Castle and Parkland, Yarpole, near Leominster, Herefordshire HR6 9PW. Don your scariest fancy dress and dust off your broomstick for a weekend of ghosts and ghouls at Croft. Enjoy ghost stories, face painting, spooky trails, pumpkin carving, broom stick racing and more family fun. Booking Not Needed. Dogs on leads welcome. Contact 01568 780246. Autumn Craft Fayre: 10am - 4pm at Elan Valley Visitor Centre, Nr Rhayader, Powys, LD6 5HP. Our Visitor Centre is packed with over 20 local crafters and artists offering; handmade jewellery, wildlife photographs, wooden crafts, paintings, craft demonstrations, willow basket making, up-cycled garden art, natural homemade remedies & teas and traditional welsh pottery. Parents browse at your leisure thanks to our children’s craft table. Contact 01597 810390. Saturday 28th October Monday 30th October Spooky Afternoon Tea: The Old Railway Line Garden Centre, Three Cocks, LD3 0SG. Booking required. See advert and article on page 6 & 7.

Saturday 28th October Tuesday 31st October Tretower’s Spooky Trail: At Tretower Court and Castle Powys NP8 1RD. Halloween themed spooky trail for children and families. Trail takes participants around the Court & Castle with completed quiz’ rewarded with site stickers “ Tretower C & C Halloween Trail completed! And goody bag of sweets. House decorated. Check the CADW website to confirm times and details. Sunday 29th October Howey Hedgehog Rescue: 11am 3pm at Elan Valley Nr Rhayader, Powys, Powys LD6 5HP. Join Howey Hedgehog Rescue’s Elaine and Nigel to see what goes on behind the scenes during a hedgehog rescue. Learn how to care for our prickly hogs and how to improve our gardens for wildlife. Drop into the Elan Valley Visitor Centre (Grid reference SN 928646) anytime between 11am and 3pm. Free entry. Contact 01597 810390. Berrington’s Annual Bonfire and Fireworks: 4 - 8pm at Berrington Hall, near Leominster, Herefordshire HR6 0DW. Berrington’s annual firework spectacular returns. Bring the family for some Autumnal entertainment. Come and visit us from 4pm for fireworks themed crafts, music, hot food and drink. You can even warm your toes around the bonfire from 6pm as you wait for our spectacular firework display at 7pm. Children’s tickets are £1, adult tickets are £2. Booking Not Needed. Contact 01568 615721. Sunday 29th October Wednesday 1st November Haunted History & Folklore Evening: At Blaenavon Ironworks

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What’s on: during October & November Monmouthshire NP4 9RN. Haunted History & Folklore Evening: Halloween evening tours. Check the CADW website to confirm times and details. Monday 30th October Spooky Afternoon Tea: At The Old Railway Line Garden Centre, Three Cocks. Get into the Halloween spirit! Enjoy a spooky Halloween themed afternoon tea experience with your children including delicious food, fancy dress competition, story time and Halloween Walkway. Contact 01497 847055. See advert and article on page 6 & 7.

Tuesday 31st October Sunday 5th November Halloween Half Term Activities: 11am - 4pm at Blaenavon World Heritage Centre, Church Road, Blaenavon,Torfaen NP4 9AS. Frightfully fun family activities over Halloween half term. Tuesday & Wednesday - Halloween Crafts. £1 entry. Thursday - Animal Handling with lizards, snakes & more. £1 entry.Thursday - Story & Craft session in the Library at 2.30pm (pre-booking required). Free entry. Halloween Treasure Hunt - all week. £1 entry. Contact 01495 742333. Wednesday 1st November

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Wild Wednesday ‘Halloween Fun!’: At The Old Railway Line Garden Centre,Three Cocks. One of our most popular ‘Wild Wednesday’ Workshops for children each year! Enjoy a selection of Halloween themed crafts; then adventure through our ‘Spooky Halloween Walkway!’ Prizes for best fancy dress & carved pumpkin! Contact 01497 847055. See advert and article on page 6 & 7.

SuperStars ‘Spoooooky’ Multi Sports Course: At Crickhowell Primary School, NP8 1DY. SuperStars (age 5-12) 8.45 / 9.30am - 3.30pm. MiniStars (age 4) 8.45 / 9.30am 1pm. Contact 0845 2413 682. See advert on page 2.

Wild Wednesday on the Skirrid: 10am - 3pm at The Skirrid, near Abergavenny. Join our rangers for a wild family adventure, bask in colour and get closer to nature this autumn. Contact 0344 249 1895. See advert and article on page 5.

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Spooky Spectacular Halloween Crafts: 10.30am - 12.30pm & 1.30 - 3.30pm at Elan Valley Nr Rhayader, Powys, Powys LD6 5HP. Come along and make your own scary accessories in time for Halloween. No unaccompanied children please. Meet at the Elan Valley Visitor Centre (Grid reference SN 928646). Please book in advance. £3 per child. Contact 01597 810880.

Dam Open Day: 1 - 4pm at Elan Valley Nr Rhayader, Powys, Powys LD6 5HP. Join our Rangers at one of our big Dam Open Days - an exclusive chance to venture into Pen y Garreg Dam and up to the central tower. Park at Penbont car park (Grid reference SN 916674) and take a walk through the woodland, up the steps to the dam entrance. Children should be carefully supervised at all times. Minimum donation £1 for adults and children. All proceeds go to our chosen charity WaterAid. Contact 01597 810390.

Monday 30th October Friday 23rd November Holiday Childcare: 8am - 6pm at Coolkids, Cradoc Kids Club, Cradoc CP School. For ages between 3 - 11. Contact 07914 886648. See advert on page 2.

Halloween Party: 6 - 8pm at Talgarth Town Hall. Prizes for best carved pumpkin and best costume. Music, games and other crafts. £5 per child which includes refreshments. Contact Clare on 07794 447771.

Ballet Theatre UK: The Nutcracker: 7.30pm at Wyeside Arts Centre, Builth Wells.This iconic Christmas ballet is being

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performed LIVE by 24 international dancers, from companies around the world. £15 full, £14 concessions. Contact 01982 552555. See advert on page 13. Quiz Night: 8pm at The Castle Hotel, Talgarth. Teams of 4 or less. £2 per person entry. Prizes and raffle. Contact Clare on 07794 447771. Saturday 4th November Howey Hedgehog Rescue Visit: At The Old Railway Line Garden Centre, Three Cocks. Come and see some of the hedgehogs currently with Howey Hedgehog Rescue. Learn about the excellent work that the rescue centre does and how it makes a difference to injured and sick hedgehogs in our area. Contact 01497 847055. See advert and article on page 6 & 7. Brecon Rotary Club – Caledonian Market: 11am. Market Hall, Brecon. Admission £1. Donations of items to sell gratefully received. To arrange collection contact 01874 636246. Little Oaks Activity Stand: 12 - 2pm At The Old Railway Line Garden Centre, Three Cocks. Bring the children to enjoy a fun, educational craft activity. FREE of charge to all ‘Little Oaks!’. Not yet a member... follow the link below or ask at the Welcome Desk next time you visit! Contact 01497 847055. See advert and article on page 6 & 7. Hay & District Community Bonfire and Firework Display: 5.30pm at Clyro Court, Clyro, Near Hay on Wye. Bonfire lit 6.30pm, fireworks 7pm. Adults £4, children £1. Refreshments and other stalls available. Tuesday 7th November The Arts Society Brecknock ‘Children’s Book Illustrations’: 2.30pm. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, LD3 7EW. Talk by John Ericson. Visitors welcome. Tickets £8 on the door or available in advance from Theatr Brycheiniog Box Office. Contact 01874 611622.

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What’s on: during November Saturday 11th November Remembrance Service: 10.50am. St. Mary’s Parish Church. Contact The Town Clerk, Mrs Fiona Williams 01874 622884. Saturday 11th November Sunday 12th November Look! Look! Look!: 10am - 5pm at Berrington Hall, near Leominster, Herefordshire HR6 0DW. Experience Georgian splendour of the gardens, as artists, Heather and Ivan Morison take up residence to put a modern twist on Berrington’s Walled Garden’s elegance. Discover a brand new installation in our Walled Garden from internationally renowned artists Heather and Ivan Morison.Taking their inspiration from how the Harley’s enjoyed their garden in the Georgian era, you can see the garden in a totally new light. Booking not needed. Sunday 12th November Brecon Town Council – Annual Act of Remembrance: 10.30am at St. Mary’s Parish Church followed by a service at the Cathedral at 11.30am. Contact The Town Clerk, Mrs Fiona Williams 01874 622884. Monday 13th November Tuesday 14th November The Snow Dragon: Monday: 1pm & 5pm, Tuesday: 10.30am & 1pm. At Theatr Brycheiniog Canal Wharf, Brecon, Powys LD3 7EW.The night of the Snow Dragon approaches… Toe-tapping songs and lots of laughs for everyone aged 3 and up, from the company that brought you ‘The Gruffalo’ and ‘The Snail and the Whale’. Running Time: 55 minutes. Tickets £10, Concessions £8 +Booking Fee of 50p per ticket for Theatr Brycheiniog events. Contact 01874 611622. See advert on page 8. Wednesday 15th November The Nutcracker: 7.30pm at Theatr Brycheiniog Canal Wharf, Brecon, Powys LD3 7EW. Russian National Ballet Presents: The Nutcracker – An Eternal Christmas Favourite.

The Premiere of The Nutcracker transforms the classical ballet into a fairy-tale.Tickets: £19.50, Concessions £18, Under 16s £15. +Booking Fee of 50p per ticket for Theatr Brycheiniog events. Contact 01874 611622. See advert on page 8. Thursday 16th November Friday 17th November Little Wolf: Thursday, 7.30pm. Friday, 2pm. At Theatr Brycheiniog Canal Wharf, Brecon, Powys LD3 7EW.Tickets: £12, Concessions £10. +Booking Fee of 50p per ticket for Theatr Brycheiniog events. Contact 01874 611622. See advert on page 8. Saturday 18th November Sunday 19th November A Christmas Carol Trail: 10am - 3pm at Croft Castle and Parkland, Yarpole, near Leominster, Herefordshire HR6 9PW. Follow the magical trail around the frosty grounds of Croft and see which Christmassy characters you bump into along the way. Lots of Christmas characters have hidden themselves around the grounds. See if you can follow the Christmas Carol trail through the gardens, deciphering the clues from your festive friends as you go. Booking Not Needed. Dogs on leads welcome. Contact 01568 780246. Croft’s 1950s Christmas: 10am - 4pm at Croft Castle and Parkland, Yarpole, near Leominster, Herefordshire HR6 9PW. Step back sixty years to a 1950s Christmas at Croft. Revel in the post-war festive spirit of the 1950s as we celebrate sixty years of the National Trust at Croft. See the castle decorated for a fifties Christmas, with music, memorabilia and festive cheer. Visit Father Christmas for the first three weeke. Booking Not Needed. Assistance Dogs only are welcome. Contact 01568 780246. Look! Look! Look!: 10am - 5pm at Berrington Hall, near Leominster, Herefordshire HR6 0DW. Experience Georgian splendour of the gardens, as artists, Heather and Ivan Morison take up residence to put a modern twist on Berrington’s Walled Garden’s

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elegance. Discover a brand new installation in our Walled Garden from internationally renowned artists Heather and Ivan Morison.Taking their inspiration from how the Harley’s enjoyed their garden in the Georgian era, you can see the garden in a totally new light. Booking not needed. Christmas with the Georgians: 11am - 4pm at Berrington Hall, near Leominster, Herefordshire HR6 0DW. The Georgians loved a good party and we’re sure you do to. So come and see all that we have on offer to get you into the festive mood. Join us on November and December weekends before Christmas to celebrate Christmas eighteenth-century style with the music, food, dancing and present giving traditions enjoyed by the gentry of a grand mansion. The ground floor will be dressed as if it were. Booking not needed. Thursday 23rd November Sunday 26th November Hay Festival Winter Weekend: Whether you’re visiting for the first time or regular visitor, we welcome you a warm weekend of fun, stories, music and good company at this year’s Hay Festival Winter Weekend. We look forward to seeing you here. We are currently writing the programme for this year’s Festival. Contact 01497622629. See advert on inside front cover. Friday 24th November Santa’s Grand Arrival: 6.30pm atThe Old Railway Line Garden Centre,Three Cocks. A fun and exciting evening with Santa arriving on his sleigh, a lively disco, games, bouncy castle and delicious festive food in the Railway Restaurant. An event not to miss to bring the magic of Christmas to life! FREE to attend with no booking required. Contact 01497 847055. See advert and article on page 6 & 7. Saturday 25th November Santa’s Grotto: At The Old Railway Line Garden Centre, Three Cocks.

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What’s on: during November & December Selected Dates from Saturday 25th November. Contact 01497 847055. See advert and article on page 6 & 7. Breakfast with Santa: At The Old Railway Line Garden Centre, Three Cocks. Selected Dates from 25th November. Contact 01497 847055. See advert and article on page 6 & 7. Saturday 25th November Sunday 26th November Santa Specials: At Brecon Mountain Railway Pant Station, Merthyr Tydfil, Powys, Powys CF48 2UP. Travel by steam hauled train from Pant Station to meet Santa in his grotto where every child and baby will receive a present. Also minced pies and mulled wine for the grown ups! Contact 01685 722988. See advert on page 4. A Christmas Carol Trail: 10am - 3pm at Croft Castle and Parkland, Yarpole, near Leominster, Herefordshire HR6 9PW. Follow the magical trail around the frosty grounds of Croft and see which Christmassy characters you bump into along the way. Lots of Christmas characters have hidden themselves around the grounds. See if you can follow the Christmas Carol trail through the gardens, deciphering the clues from your festive friends as you go. Booking Not Needed. Dogs on leads welcome. Contact 01568 780246. Croft’s 1950s Christmas: 10am - 4pm at Croft Castle and Parkland, Yarpole, near Leominster, Herefordshire HR6 9PW. Step back sixty years to a 1950s Christmas at Croft. Revel in the post-war festive spirit of the 1950s as we celebrate sixty years of the National Trust at Croft. See the castle decorated for a fifties Christmas, with music, memorabilia and festive cheer. Visit Father Christmas for the first three weeke. Booking Not Needed. Assistance Dogs only are welcome. Contact 01568 780246. Look! Look! Look!: 10am - 5pm at Berrington Hall, near Leominster, Herefordshire HR6 0DW. Experience Georgian splendour of the gardens, as artists, Heather and Ivan Morison 18

take up residence to put a modern twist on Berrington’s Walled Garden’s elegance. Discover a brand new installation in our Walled Garden from internationally renowned artists Heather and Ivan Morison.Taking their inspiration from how the Harley’s enjoyed their garden in the Georgian era, you can see the garden in a totally new light. Booking not needed.

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Christmas with the Georgians: 11am - 4pm at Berrington Hall, near Leominster, Herefordshire HR6 0DW. The Georgians loved a good party and we’re sure you do to. So come and see all that we have on offer to get you into the festive mood. Join us on November and December weekends before Christmas to celebrate Christmas eighteenth-century style with the music, food, dancing and present giving traditions enjoyed by the gentry of a grand mansion. The ground floor will be dressed as if it were. Booking Not Needed.

Illuminated Gardens: 5 - 9pm at Powis Castle, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 8RF. Brighten up your dark winter nights with a stroll around our spectacular illuminated formal gardens, terraces and courtyard.The Castle (reduced number of state rooms open during the winter season), Courtyard, Restaurant, Gift Shop and Christmas Shop will be open until 8pm. Please note that for safety reasons, the gardens will be closed between 4pm-5pm. Last admission to both the castle and the garden 8pm. Contact 01938 551929.

The Rat Pack: Christmas at The Sands!: 7.30pm at Theatr Brycheiniog Canal Wharf, Brecon, Powys LD3 7EW. This Christmas, be a part of a very festive treat, as The Rat Pack swings into the season with an all new production. A perfect night’s entertainment with The Rat Pack Christmas at the Sands! The show is beautifully choreographed and features all your favourite original hits, with a stunning live band. It is topped off with some Christmas treasures such as Winter Wonderland, Santa Clause is Coming to Town, Let It Snow, Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas & many more. Tickets: £20, Concessions £18. +Booking Fee of 50p per ticket for Theatr Brycheiniog events. Contact 01874 611622. See advert on page 8.

Sunday 26th November Fairtrade Hay Christmas Market: Hay Butter Market. Hay Does Vintage: 10.30am - 4.30pm. ‘Hay Does Vintage’ is organising another Vintage Fayre right in the middle of Hay-on-Wye. To be held in a marquee at the Market Square car-park plus other venues. Join us and join in the fun... and for goodness sake eat cake. Entry price: £1. Contact 01497 820733.

Royal Welsh Agricultural Society Winter Fair: Royal Welsh Showground, Llanelwedd, Builth Wells, LD2 3SY. Contact 01982 553683. See advert and article on page 10 & 11. Friday 1st December Sunday 3rd December

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Saturday 2nd December Sunday 3rd December Santa Specials: At Brecon Mountain Railway Pant Station, Merthyr Tydfil, Powys, Powys CF48 2UP. Travel by

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What’s on: during December steam hauled train from Pant Station to meet Santa in his grotto where every child and baby will receive a present. Also minced pies and mulled wine for the grown ups! Contact 01685 722988. See advert on page 4. A Christmas Carol Trail: 10am - 3pm at Croft Castle and Parkland, Yarpole, near Leominster, Herefordshire HR6 9PW. Follow the magical trail around the frosty grounds of Croft and see which Christmassy characters you bump into along the way. Lots of Christmas characters have hidden themselves around the grounds. See if you can follow the Christmas Carol trail through the gardens, deciphering the clues from your festive friends as you go. Booking Not Needed. Dogs on leads welcome. Contact 01568 780246. Croft’s 1950s Christmas: 10am - 4pm at Croft Castle and Parkland, Yarpole, near Leominster, Herefordshire HR6 9PW. Step back sixty years to a 1950s Christmas at Croft. Revel in the post-war festive spirit of the 1950s as we celebrate sixty years of the National Trust at Croft. See the castle decorated for a fifties Christmas, with music, memorabilia and festive cheer. Visit Father Christmas for the first three weeke. Booking Not Needed. Assistance Dogs only are welcome. Contact 01568 780246. Father Christmas’s workshop: 10am - 4pm at Croft Castle and Parkland, Yarpole, near Leominster, Herefordshire HR6 9PW. Find Father Christmas in his magical workshop for the first three weekends in December. Find Father Christmas in his workshop and enjoy some Christmassy crafts while you wait. Don’t forget your Christmas lists! 6 per child, which includes crafts and a visit to Father Christmas (with early gift!). Booking Essential. Assistance Dogs only are welcome. Contact 01568 780246. Look! Look! Look!: 10am - 5pm at Berrington Hall, near Leominster, Herefordshire HR6 0DW. Experience Georgian splendour of the gardens, as artists, Heather and Ivan Morison take up residence to put a modern

twist on Berrington’s Walled Garden’s elegance. Discover a brand new installation in our Walled Garden from internationally renowned artists Heather and Ivan Morison.Taking their inspiration from how the Harley’s enjoyed their garden in the Georgian era, you can see the garden in a totally new light. Booking not needed. Christmas with the Georgians: 11am - 4pm at Berrington Hall, near Leominster, Herefordshire HR6 0DW. The Georgians loved a good party and we’re sure you do to. So come and see all that we have on offer to get you into the festive mood. Join us on November and December weekends before Christmas to celebrate Christmas eighteenth-century style with the music, food, dancing and present giving traditions enjoyed by the gentry of a grand mansion. The ground floor will be dressed as if it were. Booking not needed. Father Christmas in his Grotto: 11am 4pm at Powis Castle, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 8RF. Meeting Father Christmas is one of the experiences that makes the festive period so magical. Bring along your family and as well as adding a bit of sparkle to your Yuletide, you’ll be doing your bit to support ongoing conservation work at Powis. Each child will receive a Christmas gift as well as a voucher for a Christmas cookie and drink in the restaurant. Booking essential. Contact 03442 491895. Sunday 3rd December

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Wednesday 6th December Sunday 10th December Awful Auntie: Wednesday, 7pm. Thursday & Friday, 10am & 1pm. Saturday, 2pm & 7pm. Sunday, 3pm. From the award-winning producers of Gangsta Granny comes the world premiere of David Walliams’ amazing tale of frights, fights and friendship, featuring a very large owl, a very small ghost and a very awful Auntie! Tickets: £15, Concessions £13. +Booking Fee of 50p per ticket for Theatr Brycheiniog events. Contact 01874 611622. See advert on page 8. Wednesday 6th December Saturday 30th December Little Red Riding Hood: At The Courtyard, Hereford. A magical Christmas show full of family fun, perfect for children aged 7 & under and their grown ups. Contact 01432 340555. See advert on page 10. Thursday 7th December Festive Ladies Night: 6.30pm At The Old Railway Line Garden Centre, Three Cocks. Get into the festive spirit! Enjoy a glass of bubbly and live music on arrival before heading to the Railway Restaurant for a delicious two course meal. After dinner enjoy demonstrations, exclusive special offers and farm shop tasters! Contact 01497 847055. See advert and article on page 6 & 7. Friday 8th December

The Victorian Holly Fair & Father Christmas Experience: At Pilgrims, Cathedral Close, Brecon. Contact 01874 610610. See advert and article on page 8 & 9.

Geminid Meteor Shower Stargazing Event: 7pm at National Park Visitor Centre, Libanus, Nr Brecon, LD3 8ER. Tickets are £15.00 which includes Soup and a roll to warm you up for the night. Contact 01874 624 437.

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Afternoon Tea with Santa: At The Old Railway Line Garden Centre, Three Cocks. Selected Dates from 6th December. Contact 01497 847055. See advert and article on page 6 & 7.

A very Rhayader Christmas: At Rhayader Museum & Gallery (CARAD) Unit 1 & 2, East Street, Rhayader, Powys, Powys LD6 5ER. Again Carad will be involved in Rhayader Christmas celebrations.

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What’s on: during December Keep an eye out for our website and Facebook page for further details. Free entry. Contact 01597 810 561. Saturday 9th December Sunday 10th December The Victorian Holly Fair & Father Christmas Experience: At Pilgrims, Cathedral Close, Brecon. Contact 01874 610610. See advert and article on page 8 & 9. Sunday 10th December Big Pit Babies Christmas Event: 11.30am - 3pm at Big Pit National Coal Museum. A chance for younger visitors to meet Mother Christmas. £5 per child, includes a gift. Contact 029 2057 3650. See advert on page 4. Saturday 9th December Sunday 10th December Santa Specials: At Brecon Mountain Railway Pant Station, Merthyr Tydfil, Powys, Powys CF48 2UP. Travel by steam hauled train from Pant Station to meet Santa in his grotto where every child and baby will receive a present. Also minced pies and mulled wine for the grown ups! Contact 01685 722988. See advert on page 4. A Christmas Carol Trail: 10am - 3pm at Croft Castle and Parkland, Yarpole, near Leominster, Herefordshire HR6 9PW. Follow the magical trail around the frosty grounds of Croft and see which Christmassy characters you bump into along the way. Lots of Christmas characters have hidden themselves around the grounds. See if you can follow the Christmas Carol trail through the gardens, deciphering the clues from your festive friends as you go. Booking not needed. Dogs on leads welcome. Contact 01568 780246. Croft’s 1950s Christmas: 10am - 4pm at Croft Castle and Parkland, Yarpole, near Leominster, Herefordshire HR6 9PW. Step back sixty years to a 1950s Christmas at Croft. Revel in the post-war festive spirit of the 1950s as we celebrate sixty years of the National Trust at Croft. See the castle decorated for a fifties Christmas, with music, memorabilia

and festive cheer. Visit Father Christmas for the first three weeke. Booking not needed. Assistance Dogs only are welcome. Contact 01568 780246. Father Christmas’s workshop: 10am - 4pm at Croft Castle and Parkland, Yarpole, near Leominster, Herefordshire HR6 9PW. Find Father Christmas in his magical workshop for the first three weekends in December. Find Father Christmas in his workshop and enjoy some Christmassy crafts while you wait. Don’t forget your Christmas lists! 6 per child, which includes crafts and a visit to Father Christmas (with early gift!). Booking Essential. Assistance Dogs only are welcome. Contact 01568 780246. Look! Look! Look!: 10am - 5pm at Berrington Hall, near Leominster, Herefordshire HR6 0DW. Experience Georgian splendour of the gardens, as artists, Heather and Ivan Morison take up residence to put a modern twist on Berrington’s Walled Garden’s elegance. Discover a brand new installation in our Walled Garden from internationally renowned artists Heather and Ivan Morison. Taking their inspiration from how the Harley’s enjoyed their garden in the Georgian era, you can see the garden in a totally new light. Booking not needed. Christmas with the Georgians: 11am - 4pm at Berrington Hall, near Leominster, Herefordshire HR6 0DW. The Georgians loved a good party and we’re sure you do to. So come and see all that we have on offer to get you into the festive mood. Join us on November and December weekends before Christmas to celebrate Christmas eighteenth-century style with the music, food, dancing and present giving traditions enjoyed by the gentry of a grand mansion. The ground floor will be dressed as if it were. Booking not needed. Father Christmas in his Grotto: 11am - 4pm at Powis Castle, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 8RF. Meeting Father Christmas is one of the experiences that makes the festive period so magical. Bring along your family and as

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well as adding a bit of sparkle to your Yuletide, you’ll be doing your bit to support ongoing conservation work at Powis. Each child will receive a Christmas gift as well as a voucher for a Christmas cookie and drink in the restaurant. Booking essential. Contact 03442 491895. Saturday 9th December Sunday 17th December Christmas Grotto: At Blaenavon Ironworks Monmouthshire NP4 9RN. Christmas Grotto: Meet Father Christmas at a special Cadw site. Check the CADW website to confirm times and details. Wednesday 13th December Fairytales in Reality: 7pm at Theatr Brycheiniog Canal Wharf, Brecon, Powys LD3 7EW. Come along on a magical ride through some of your favourite fairytales with Theatr Wildcats! Tickets: £6. +Booking Fee of 50p per ticket for Theatr Brycheiniog events. Contact 01874 611622. See advert on page 8. Thursday 14th December Cheese & Wine Evening: 6.30pm at The Old Railway Line Garden Centre, Three Cocks. An evening offering the perfect opportunity to taste a variety of cheese & wine perfect for the festive period! On arrival enjoy delicious canapes prepared using locally sourced produce stocked in our Farm Shop. Then take your seats to enjoy a talk from a wine expert who will discuss the wines you taste. Also enjoy various cheese, breads, crackers and chutneys which will complement the wines you taste. Menu and booking information coming soon. Contact 01497 847055. See advert and article on page 6 & 7. The West End at Christmas: 7.30pm at Theatr Brycheiniog Canal Wharf, Brecon, Powys LD3 7EW. Direct from its sold out tour last year, stars from the West End present a magical

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What’s on: during December evening of entertainment featuring hits from the musicals and the best of Christmas song. Tickets: £15, Concessions £13. +Booking Fee of 50p per ticket for Theatr Brycheiniog events. Contact 01874 611622. See advert on page 8. Saturday 16th December Sunday 17th December The Victorian Holly Fair & Father Christmas Experience: At Pilgrims, Cathedral Close, Brecon. Contact 01874 610610. See advert and article on page 8 & 9. Santa Specials: At Brecon Mountain Railway Pant Station, Merthyr Tydfil, Powys, Powys CF48 2UP. Travel by steam hauled train from Pant Station to meet Santa in his grotto where every child and baby will receive a present. Also minced pies and mulled wine for the grown ups! Contact 01685 722988. See advert on page 4. A Christmas Carol Trail: 10am - 3pm at Croft Castle and Parkland, Yarpole, near Leominster, Herefordshire HR6 9PW. Follow the magical trail around the frosty grounds of Croft and see which Christmassy characters you bump into along the way. Lots of Christmas characters have hidden themselves around the grounds. See if you can follow the Christmas Carol trail through the gardens, deciphering the clues from your festive friends as you go. Booking Not Needed. Dogs on leads welcome. Contact 01568 780246. Croft’s 1950s Christmas: 10am - 4pm at Croft Castle and Parkland, Yarpole, near Leominster, Herefordshire HR6 9PW. Step back sixty years to a 1950s Christmas at Croft. Revel in the post-war festive spirit of the 1950s as we celebrate sixty years of the National Trust at Croft. See the castle decorated for a fifties Christmas, with music, memorabilia and festive cheer. Visit Father Christmas for the first three weeke. Booking Not Needed. Assistance Dogs only are welcome. Contact 01568 780246.

Father Christmas’s workshop: 10am - 4pm at Croft Castle and Parkland, Yarpole, near Leominster, Herefordshire HR6 9PW. Find Father Christmas in his magical workshop for the first three weekends in December. Find Father Christmas in his workshop and enjoy some Christmassy crafts while you wait. Don’t forget your Christmas lists! 6 per child, which includes crafts and a visit to Father Christmas (with early gift!). Booking Essential. Assistance Dogs only are welcome. Contact 01568 780246. Look! Look! Look!: 10am - 4pm at Berrington Hall, near Leominster, Herefordshire HR6 0DW. Experience Georgian splendour of the gardens, as artists, Heather and Ivan Morison take up residence to put a modern twist on Berrington’s Walled Garden’s elegance. Discover a brand new installation in our Walled Garden from internationally renowned artists Heather and Ivan Morison.Taking their inspiration from how the Harley’s enjoyed their garden in the Georgian era, you can see the garden in a totally new light. Booking not needed. Santa’s Grotto and Christmas Crafts: 10am - 4pm at Elan Valley Nr Rhayader, Powys, Powys LD6 5HP. Several local Crafters will be attending, giving the chance for last minute Christmas shopping, as well as offering children the chance to have a go at making something for Christmas. Free entry. 01597 810880. Christmas with the Georgians: 11am - 4pm at Berrington Hall, near Leominster, Herefordshire HR6 0DW. The Georgians loved a good party and we’re sure you do to. So come and see all that we have on offer to get you into the festive mood. Join us on November and December weekends before Christmas to celebrate Christmas eighteenth-century style with the music, food, dancing and present giving traditions enjoyed by the gentry of a grand mansion. The ground floor will be dressed as if it were. Booking not needed.

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Father Christmas in his Grotto: 11am - 4pm at Powis Castle, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 8RF. Meeting Father Christmas is one of the experiences that makes the festive period so magical. Bring along your family and as well as adding a bit of sparkle to your Yuletide, you’ll be doing your bit to support ongoing conservation work at Powis. Each child will receive a Christmas gift as well as a voucher for a Christmas cookie and drink in the restaurant. Booking essential. Contact 03442 491895. Sunday 17th December Father Christmas at The Pit: 10am atThe Big Pit National Coal Museum. Father Christmas arrives at Pit Top, travelling 300ft UP from underground. £5 per child, includes a gift. Contact 029 2057 3650. See advert on page 4. Tuesday 19th December Saturday 23rd December Santa Specials: At Brecon Mountain Railway Pant Station, Merthyr Tydfil, Powys, Powys CF48 2UP. Travel by steam hauled train from Pant Station to meet Santa in his grotto where every child and baby will receive a present. Also minced pies and mulled wine for the grown ups! Contact 01685 722988. See advert on page 4. Friday 22nd December Christmas Village Quire: 8pm at The Globe at Hay Newport Street, Hayon-Wye, Powys, Powys HR3 5BG. It wouldn’t be Christmas at the globe without the village quire singing for us. Come along for a glass of mulled wine, a mince pie and let the festivities reign! Tickets: £5. Contact 01497 821762. Saturday 23rd December Sunday 24th December Christmas with the Georgians: 11am - 4pm at Berrington Hall, near Leominster, Herefordshire HR6 0DW. The Georgians loved a good party and we’re sure you do to. So come and see all that we have on offer to get

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What’s on: during December, January & February 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.

Serving Hay, Talgarth and the surrounding villages you into the festive mood. Join us on November and December weekends before Christmas to celebrate Christmas eighteenth-century style with the music, food, dancing and present giving traditions enjoyed by the gentry of a grand mansion. The ground floor will be dressed as if it were. Booking not needed. Sunday 24th December Santa’s Grotto: 10am - 4pm at Elan Valley Nr Rhayader, Powys, Powys LD6 5HP. Santa will be stopping at the Elan Valley Visitor Centre. 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. Free entry. Contact 01597 810880. Thursday 28th December Dambusters Walk: 10am - 1pm at Elan Valley Nr Rhayader, Powys, Powys LD6 5HP. A 4 mile guided walk to learn about the area, including the remains of Nant y Gro Dam which was used for tests before the WW2 Dambusters Raid. There is a steep climb of 40m up the steps to the top of the dam and then a very steep 140m climb. Meet at the Elan Valley Visitor Centre (Grid reference SN 928646). Free entry. Contact 01597 810390. Thursday 28th December Saturday 6th January Jack & the Beanstalk: Performances at 14:00 & 19:00 28 - 30 Dec & 2, 3, 4, 6 Jan;

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at 13:00 & 17:00 31 Dec and 14:00 5 Jan. At Theatr Brycheiniog, Canal Wharf, Brecon, LD3 7EW. An un-missable Christmas treat for all the family. BSL performance Friday 29th December 14:00. Tickets: £14.00, Concessions £12.00, Family (4) £49.00. Thursday 28th December performances £10.00. +Booking Fee of 50p per ticket for Theatr Brycheiniog events. Contact 01874 611622. See advert on page 8.

aspect. Sorcha will be able to share knowledge of the wildlife and farming through the ages within this unique area of Mid Wales. This walk is approximately 5.5 kilometres with a gradual climb at the start. Wear appropriate winter clothing and bring a winter picnic. Meet at Gwaelod y Rhos car park, Elan Valley, SN 902673. Contact 01597 810449.

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Christmas with the Georgians: 11am - 4pm at Berrington Hall, near Leominster, Herefordshire HR6 0DW. The Georgians loved a good party and we’re sure you do to. So come and see all that we have on offer to get you into the festive mood. Join us to celebrate Christmas eighteenth-century style with the music, food, dancing and present giving traditions enjoyed by the gentry of a grand mansion. The ground floor will be dressed as if it were. Booking not needed. Sunday 31st December Festive Footprints: 10am - 1.30pm at Elan Valley Estate Elan Estate Office, Elan Village, Rhayader, Powys, Powys LD6 5HP. Part of the Festival of Winter walks, join Sorcha Lewis for a stroll up through the woods onto the open hill to see the superb views of the Elan Valley from this

Jack & The Beanstalk - Adult Evening: 8pm at Theatr Brycheiniog Canal Wharf, Brecon, Powys LD3 7EW. Jermin Productions return with a brand new pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk. Please note that this 8pm performance on Friday 5 January is an adult’s pantomime and only suitable for those aged 18+. Tickets: £14, Concessions £12. +Booking Fee of 50p per ticket for Theatr Brycheiniog events. Contact 01874 611622. See advert on page 8. Friday 2nd February Saturday 3rd February 11+ 13+ Scholarship & Entrance Day: At Christ College, Brecon. Come and see what we have to offer. Contact 01874 615440. See advert on inside back cover. Sunday 4th February Planetarium Show: The Solar System: 11am - 3pm at Elan Valley Nr Rhayader, Powys, Powys LD6 5HP. Contact 01597 810880.

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