Cariads Local Family Magazine - Summer 2014 by Cariads Local Ltd

local family magazine

Summer 2014 Issue 1.

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

Activity Ideas • Days Out • Articles • Recipes • Puzzles Competitions What’s On Listings Please mention Cariads Local Family Magazine Reviews when responding to it will earn us some brownie points! • Book • adverts,

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Welcome

Address: Goosepool Cottage Winforton Herefordshire HR3 6EB Telephone: 01544 327716 07971 446632 Email: lisamarie@cariadslocal.co.uk Website: www.cariadslocal.co.uk

Working with local Chrildren’s Nurseries and Primary Schools in the following towns and villages: Brecon, Bronllys, Builth, Clifford, Clyro, Crickhowell, Eardisley, Gladestry, Hay, Llangattock, Llangorse, Llangynidr, Llanigon, Llyswen, Sennybridge, Talgarth and Whitney.

If you are reading this magazine then it has either arrived home in your children’s school bag at the end of term or you have picked one up from a local community point. You could live locally or are visiting our beautiful area. You’ll be pleased to know, planning for the Summer Holidays starts right here! We have pulled together all things family. Ideas for days out or activities. Businesses or services that cater for children. Recipes, reviews and interesting articles. Puzzles and competitions - fancy a Spa Day for two at Peterstone Court? Then turn to page 23 if you think you deserve a break! Our five pages of What’s On listings will hopefully prove very useful.They take you through the holidays but also give you an insight of what goes on once the children are back to School come September. Some of our regular readers of monthly publications Wye Local and Local Beacon, call this section their Bible! Working on this new project has been an absolute joy. I myself have a stepson of ten years old and a daughter of two. Digging deep into what’s available around us has meant the upcoming Summer Holidays will be a breeze - I’ll have options for both of the children come rain or shine. We’ve also included a few ideas of traveling further a field, so pack the picnic, cover them in sun screen and make a day of it (but don’t forget the umbrella ... just in case!). The team at Cariads Local Ltd hope you enjoy this first issue. We’ll be back again in time for the Christmas Holidays! If you are a local business or service catering for children aged 0 - 12 years old turn to page 25 to see more information about appearing in a future issue. A huge thank you to the many contributors, those who have supplied some super interesting articles. Thank you also to the Children’s Nurseries and Primary Schools, without your distribution help this magazine would have not reached the local families. Enjoy, Lisa Marie Badham x

(Photo above: Lisa Marie, Cariad and James Badham)

, Children s Competition 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.

A Little Style, Brecon have kindly donated a £20 gift voucher to spend in their shop - you could choose from they’re assortment of toys, dressing up outfits or clothes. Turn to page 20 to find out more about them. To be in for a chance, please send us a drawing of your best friend, or a family pet, or your teacher, or your mum and dad ... use any media you like (colouring pencil, paint, chalks, etc), be as creative as you can. Don’t forget to tell us who you’ve decided to draw! Entries must reach us by 31st August 2014, include your name, age, address and contact number. The winner will be announced and printed in our next issue. Good luck.

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HOLIDAY CHILDCARE

for 3 to 13 year olds Weekdays from Monday 21st July to Friday 22nd August

at Coolkids, Cradoc Kids' Club, Cradoc CP School

8AM - 6PM Tel:- 07914886648 coolkidscradoc@gmail.com www.cradockidsclub.com

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Cool Kids’ Holiday Club is all about children having FUN Cool Kids’ Holiday Club is all about children having FUN. Their stimulating program of activities changes daily, even throughout the long Summer Holiday, and whether it’s the excitement of their gigantic water slide or their creative crafts your child will have a time to remember! Play is their main focus and their activities range from cooking, drama, role play, music, sport, dance, den building, scavenger hunts, trips to local places of interest, workshops and lots of freeplay.

pride themselves as being one of the best childcare providers in Powys. Please visit their website www.cr adockidsclub. com for a full set of their operational policies or if you require more information about the club please contact them on 07914 886648.

Cool Kids provides a high quality, affordable and secure holiday childcare provision for children aged 3-13yrs. The hours of opening are 8.00am until 6.00pm and you can book a full day for £18 (£16 for siblings) or half days for £10. They provide hot dinners at a cost of £2 or you can send in a packed lunch; healthy snacks are provided at 10.30am and again at 3.30pm and drinks and seasonal fruits are freely available throughout the day. Cool Kids is registered with CSSIW and therefore they have to work to high quality standards to help your child be healthy and help them stay safe. They

Whitney Crocodiles

Pre-School

www.whitneycrocodiles.co.uk Fully Registered and Ofsted Inspected 15 hours funding available for children 2–5 years

Come along and see what Whitney Crocodiles has to offer. Spacious hall with large outdoor areas own garden - regular forest school sessions. A caring, safe and stimulating environment. Experienced and committed staff who understand the importance of caring for your little ones. Visits welcome anytime

Tuesday - Friday Term Time 9am - 3pm The Village Hall Whitney-on-Wye, Herefordshire HR3 6EQ Tel: 07768 420989 Email: karenlikehay@yahoo.co.uk

Jumping Jacks

HOLIDAY CLUB 8am-5.45pm, Monday - Friday, throughout the Summer Holidays

Themed weeks to include arts and crafts, trips, cooking and many more fun activities

Tel: 01497 820339 After School Club resumes during term time

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Try different Sports and Activities Gwernyfed Sports Centre and 5x60 are putting on Summer activity days for the Summer holidays. A chance to try lots of different sports and activities with our qualified instructors within the grounds of Gwernyfed School. Have you ever had a go at Fencing or Orienteering, or tried Golf or Netball? These are just some of the activities on offer, plus a visit to the National Park. They are very lucky to have Rob Davies Paralympic Table Tennis player attending to do some sessions on Tuesday 5th August & Thursday 7th August. The grand finale is an assault course on the 21st August. Loads of fun, come and give it a go!

www.ribbons.org.uk

T: 01874 623219

One To One Tuition Friendly, very experienced, local, full time, professional Tutor offers:

English, Maths & Science ages 6 to 16 – KS1 to GCSE

VISIT WEBSITE

Mobile: 07796 344615

www.onetoonetuition.net REFERENCES AVAILABLE/ENHANCED CRB

Gwernyfed Sports Centre

Summer Holiday Activities

For Children in School Years 5-11

Assault Course 4 weeks. 8 Sessions. £10 per day or £60 for all 8 (2 free days if you book all 8!) Tuesdays and Thursdays 29th July – 21st August 10am – 3pm Finishing with an assault course! For more information or to book your child’s place please contact: Nicola Jones, nicola.jones1@powys.gov.uk, 07768636841 or Gwernyfed Sports Centre joanne.lord@powys.gov.uk, 01497 847740

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Enjoy-a-Ball briefly explained Enjoy-a-Ball is a positive coaching programme that teaches girls and boys, from pre-school to Year 5, a variety of team games and 10 different ball sports. Early on, the programme focuses on agility, balance and coordination then gradually introduces the core elements of the sports. Rewarded for perseverance, courage and showing team spirit, children have fun whilst learning in a sociable environment. Each child receives a lot of attention and learns at their own pace.

Herefordshire & Mid-Wales

Fun sports coaching sessions for children age 3-9

Kay Davies

Classes Parties Events

B.S.c (Hons) Equine Science

Please see the events listings for our upcoming events

Freelance Riding Instructor One-to-one riding or horse-care tuition, in your own environment

Please get in touch for more details

Email: hereford@enjoy-a-ball.com Telephone: 07715 607 603 enjoy-a-ball.com

Any age and ability welcome Livery available with outstanding off road hacking Holiday liveries and horses taken in for schooling Herefordshire/Powys Telephone: 07789 518869 Email: klouisedavies@yahoo.co.uk

DAWNS POWYS DANCE

Regent House Clyro Herefordshire HR3 5SB

Tel: 01497 820371

This is a bilingual summer school for ages 0-6 years, including dance and crafts! Monday to Wednesday, 11th-13th August 9.30am - 11.45am, at the Dance Centre in Llandrindod Wells. ÂŁ10 a child for all 3 sessions. !

A full day of dancing fun to be had! For ages 6-10. See below too book onto the one closest to you! Tuesday 29th July 10am - 3pm in Llanfair Caereinion, at the Institute. Wednesday 30th July 10am - 3pm in Llandrindod Wells, at the Dance Centre Thursday 31st July 10 - 3pm in Brecon, at the Subud Centre.

Email: wyecampers@hotmail.co.uk We hire Vintage VW Campervans for Long & Short Breaks Why not take the family away for the holidays? Sit back, relax and drive a Vintage Volkswagen Also available for: Weddings & Special Occasions Visit our website for more information or call us today!

Street Dance summer school for ages 7-11. On the 14th and 15th August, 10am - 12pm at the Dance centre Llandrindod Wells. For more information or to request a booking form please contact us using the details below, or visit our website at

www.dawnspowysdance.org 01597 824370

powys.dance@powys.gov.uk

www.wyecampers.co.uk

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If your children have bags of energy! The Play Barn is open 10am to 5pm Wednesday to Sunday during Powys School Term time. They are open 7 days a week during Powys School Holidays (including Bank Holiday Mondays). If you are 11 years or under, or under 4’9”, then adventure, exercise and stimulation in a safe environment awaits you! Don’t forget you can book the Play Barn for your birthday party - invite your friends for an amazing time. Wednesday at The Old Museum, 4pm Friday at Glangrwyney Village Hall, 9.45am Friday at The Old Museum, 11.15am

If you want Moo Music in your area do get in touch

07851 221859 Facebook us @ MooMusicBreconLD3

Does my child need swimming goggles? Swimming goggles are an essential piece of equipment for any child who is learning to swim or who just wants to have fun in the water. Being able to see clearly underwater will not only give children confidence as they learn, but will allow them to stay in the water longer. Wearing them for the first time can be a strange sensation, give goggles to young children in the bath or shower to get used to the feeling. Great tip from PSM Outdoors! www.ravendrama.com

A drama group for youngsters Weekly sessions during term-time • Workshops One-to-one tuition offered in English / Drama

Great range of Zoggs swimwear, goggles and floats for boys, girls, mum & dad too As the home of swimming, at Zoggs we want people of ages to enjoy everything that swimming has to offer – that’s why our selection of swimming costumes for children are ideal for leisure wear as well as for performance, making them just as great for wearing on holiday as they are worn to school swimming races. At PSM Outdoors we believe that kids should be introduced to water as early as possible to promote confidence and wellbeing. That’s why our Zoggs products are designed and categorised to suit a particular development stage. All of our packaging is colour coded indicating the relevant stage to help parents decide on the right products for their child. 1-Baby swimming. 2-Learn to swim. 3-Confident swimmer PSM Outdoors is open every day through the holidays.

7 Castle Street, Hay-on-Wye, Hereford HR3 5DF Tel/Fax 01497 820022 www.psmoutdoors.co.uk

Classes held weekly at:

Llangorse Village Hall, Thursdays • Crickhowell Parish Hall, Mondays Please see the website for times and more details

Tel: 07949 329 561 Email: lynn.clausen@btinternet.com

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Magical Summer School Hay Theatre Company will be working with professional magician Mr Bamboozle to create exciting, fun drama workshops exploring the theme of MAGIC from July 31 - August 2. Mr Bamboozle will perform a magic show and teach simple tricks to impress your friends. Artistic Director of Hay Theatre Janine Sharp, will lead drama workshops where you choose your favourite magic character. All of this costs just £10 a morning, or £27 if you book all three sessions. For children aged 7 years and upwards. To not leave out the little ones, on Sunday 3rd August, Mr Bamboozle will do a special one off show for 3-6 year olds, plus some balloon modelling. Only £6. It doesn’t stop there! The following week for older brothers and sisters, aged 12+, there is a Summer Film School. From August 7 - August 9, there will be three whole day workshops on how to make a film. This only costs £20 a day or £57 if you book all three days.

tertainer Children’s En Puppet Shows Magic Story-telling Face-painting Balloon Modelling Theme parties including Strictly Come Dancing Party for older girls

Tel: 01874 622817 Email: jenny@jenny-any-dots.co.uk www.jenny-any-dots.co.uk

Ideal for parties, events ... even village halls

Call Janine on 07733 055430 or email haytheatreco@ gmail.com for more details. All of this is at your very own local globe@hay, Hay-on-Wye.

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Get the Kids Gardening this Summer

Specialises in play for

6yrs and under

Replace the school playground with your garden this summer holiday! Encourage your children to enjoy the outdoors, become active and make the most of our beautiful surroundings. Get Growing! Growing fresh vegetables in your garden is easy and gives your children a sense of achievement from the crops they care for, watch grow, and harvest for their dinner plate. A great way to encourage your children to eat more vegetables!

with commercial CE quality equipment including our ROSPA inspected Play Pod system

ETES, ARTIES, F GS etc P r fo le b Availa ISTENIN ERS, CHR FUND RAIS

Garden Craft Projects: Encourage children to use their imagination and feel included in garden projects. On a rainy day paint pots which can be planted up in the garden when the sun returns! Learning in the Garden: Gardening with the kids encourages an interest and enthusiasm in nature, giving them basic skills and understanding of our eco-system. Try growing a plant in the dark and without water and see what happens compared to well watered plants grown in a sunny spot!

Visit the gallery on our website or FB to see all the events we have attended or ring 07866 939976

Catch & Draw Insects: Use your garden to help your children increase their understanding of wildlife. Look in cool, damp places like under stones or on flowers for insects and carefully put them into a pot with a see-through lid. Use a magnifying glass to take a closer look and then draw the insects. Remember to put the insects back where you found them afterwards!

Bringing the fun of the farm to you

Any tools you may need can be purchased at The Old Railway Line Garden Centre, Three Cocks.

Perfect for all kinds of occasions

An interactive fun approach to cuddle, stroke, brush and pet the animals www.partyanimals2ewe.co.uk

BIRTHDAY & GARDEN PARTIES FAMILY DAYS â&#x20AC;˘ SCHOOLS & NURSERIES RESIDENTIAL HOMES CORPORATE EVENTS ETC. Telephone

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My Baby Scan service

Nuffield Health Hereford Hospital are now pleased to offer the following: • My Baby Early Pregnancy Scan; 6-11 weeks • My Baby Gender and Reassurance Scan; 16+ weeks • 4-D My Baby Reassurance & Bonding Scan; 24-32 weeks My Baby Scan is the ultrasound service provided and performed by sonographers who have many years of experience in pregnancy scanning. For appointments or further information, please contact the Imaging Department: 2

Nuffield Health Hereford Hospital, Venns Lane, Hereford HR1 1DF 01432 818 726 nuffieldhealth.com/hospitals/hereford hereford.enquiries@nuffieldhealth.com

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There’s nothing like Organic Cotton Little Poppets pride themselves on the quality and ethical brands that they stock. Their 4 main brands are British, Kite Kids (Dorset), Frugi (Cornwall), Lilly & Sid (Rugby) and Emlie-Et-Rose (Devon). Kite Kids and Frugi only use Organic cotton or recycled materials, once you feel the softness there is no going back. Shop owner Shelly started buying organic cotton clothing for her daughter who suffered from severe Eczema as a baby and she still loves wearing it now at 8 years. Shelly tells us “Organic cotton is so much better for your child’s skin, it’s softer, has no nasty chemicals so is less likely to trigger allergies and best of all – it feels just lovely!. Having two children myself I know the importance of comfy, good value, quality clothes that last and last.” They have sourced brands using this ethos and have found planet-friendly clothing brands for children aged 0-11 years.The garments they stock are fun, colourful designs of the highest quality, and produced with the lowest environmental impact. Keeping prices in line with non-organic despite using premium organic cotton, they also ensure fantastic value for money.

Clare Williams Photographer Summer Offe!!!r! Great Value!!! £50

For just £50.00 I will come to your house and get some smashing photos of your children and family members, pets, horses, dogs, garden, anything you want. The session will last approx one hour and I will then post the images to you on a Memory Stick which you can then have printed out for a treasured memory of this summer. For journeys more than 10 miles from my house between Hay and Glasbury there will be a charge of 45p per mile.

Tel: 01497 821626 Mobile: 07811 961 983 Email: photofinish55@hotmail.com www.clarewilliamsphotography.com

SUMMER SALE Starts Saturday 5th July in store and online www.littlepoppetsclothing.co.uk up to

70% off

Come in store and join our New Loyalty Scheme to receive further discounts

OPENING TIMES: Monday - Friday: 9.30am - 5pm Saturday: 10am - 5pm

TEL: 01874 610066

info@littlepoppetsclothing.co.uk

www.littlepoppetsclothing.co.uk

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10 Practice Bays open to the public 7 days a week 8.00am till 8.45pm

40 balls for ONLY ÂŁ2 Club hire available from the

Professional shop ONLY ÂŁ1 Call Richard 01874 625524 to arrange hire

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l ai v sa l Del a e icious m & s snack

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Cradoc Golf Club

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Stay Healthy, Keep Active, Play Golf Cradoc Golf Club is open for you! Cradoc Golf Club is open to the public. You don’t have to be a golfer to enjoy yourself there. They have a 10 bay Driving Range which is open to the public 7 days a week, 8.00am till 8.45pm. Their bar and restaurant are also open to the public on a daily basis. The Driving Range is a superb way for all the family to have a fun day out no matter the weather and for very little expense. The Driving Range is under cover so even if it’s raining you’ll stay dry! A basket of balls is only £2 and you can hire clubs from the Professional shop for just £1 per club. Make a day of it and enjoy a snack or meal in the Clubhouse after

you’ve hit a good few golf balls up the range and built up an appetite. Cool drinks and hot cuppas are available from the bar. The clubhouse opens at 12 noon weekdays and 11.00am on weekends during the summer months, catering starts from midday. You may well enjoy hitting a golf ball so much that you will unleash the golfer within. Cradoc Golf Club hope you do. They have many categories of membership available and if you would like to know more please call Richard their Professional on 01874 625524 to have a chat about your best option.

MICHAELCHURCH ESCLEY PRIMARY SCHOOL Michaelchurch Escley Primary School is a dynamic, rural, local authority school proud of its supportive ethos and its beautiful surroundings in the foothills of the Black Mountains. Working with Wye Nature to create a distinctive learning experience: Different Early Years approach: A play-based, child-led learning environment for children up to 7 years old that allows learning through a variety of ways, laying a firm foundation for lifelong learning. Use of the International Primary Curriculum: A National Curriculum linked, topic-led approach to learning based on the latest understanding of child development through projectbased learning. Offering flexi-schooling: part-time school a few days per week to accommodate those families who wish to partially home-school their children. Minibus service from Hay via Golden Valley starting September.

www.michaelchurch-escley.hereford.sch.uk

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Story Massage For Children

Are you breastfeeding but having problems?

Would you like to discover the powerful combination of storytelling with simple massage techniques? On Saturday 13th September, 10am - 5pm at Groesffordd Village Hall there will be a FHT Accredited Day Course with Mary Atkinson and Sandra Hooper, authors of Once Upon a Touch… story massage for children. Cost is £95 and open to everyone with an interest in positive touch for children. Booking is essential as numbers are limited. Contact Helen Sheppard.

You are not alone … there are common problems especially in the early days, they are experienced by many mothers and they can be overcome. If you want to continue breastfeeding Brecon BIBS can support you to do so. They are a group of mothers who have breastfed their babies. They know from personal experience that it isn’t always easy and they are here to help.

“You’ll make new friends as well as receiving lots of advice and help about breastfeeding” – a BIBs mum

Brecon BIBS will be running throughout the Summer Holidays! REFLEXOLOGY Traditional Hand & Foot Reflexology Reflexology Lymphatic Drainage Hot Stone Reflexology • Facial Reflexology Maternity Reflexology Reproflexology – pre-conceptual care programme Light Touch Baby/Toddler Reflexology Classes for groups or individuals

So come along and enjoy the company of other parents and their babies and build upon the support network that can be so rewarding. Informal drop-in group every Wednesday 12.30-2.30, St. John’s Family Centre, Pendre, Brecon. www.breconbibs.co.uk or find us on Facebook

FOOD SENSITIVITY & ENVIRONMENTAL ALLERGY THERAPY

Holistic Therapist Helen Sheppard

F.M.A.R., B.I.A.E.T., B.C.M.A. Reg.

Telephone 01874 665 461 Mobile 07976 546 051

All girls love to be pampered Hay Nails and Beauty provides luxurious treatments in the comfort of your own home for children aged 5-16 years. Their packages can be tailor made to suit you and your children. They are the perfect addition to a birthday party, sleepover, end of term celebration or just an excuse to have a get together! Treatments include manicures, pedicures, make up, tans, temporary tattoos, weekend nails, Shellac and much more. 14

Little Miss

Pamper Parties Ages 5+ Nail painting from £5pp Make up from £5pp Contact shelley on 07957211949 Email: haynails@btinternet.com www.haynails.co.uk

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Thinking about the future How would your family cope financially if you were diagnosed with a critical illness or suddenly died? How would your mortgage be paid and current standard of living maintained? Annie at AD Financial Services offers a free no obligation appointment to review your situation. Annie also specialises in Savings and Investments for future University Fees, Pensions and Inheritance Tax solutions.

Dee’s Mobile Cleaning Services Local and Very Reliable 07966180537 Spend time with the children this holiday, get me to do your cleaning! • Deep Clean Service • End of Tenancy Cleaning • Carpet Cleaning • Domestic Cleaning Plus all other Home/Services

Savings & Investment Planning • Retirement Planning • Protection Planning • Inheritance Tax Planning

Tel: 01874 610707 Mobile: 07970692927 annie.daniel@sjpp.co.uk www.anniedanielfinancial.co.uk 8 Ship Street, Brecon.

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Recipes, tips and advice for your own ‘Picky Pickers’ I doubt there’s a mum or dad anywhere who hasn’t at some point despaired at their son or daughter’s picky eating habits! Even if 99% of the time your child gobbles up everything on their plate, veg and all, there’ll be those times when lunch gets prodded suspiciously because you’ve used something different for a change. If anyone knows about dealing with picky or fussy eaters it’s local mum of four, Laura - “I was one myself, and still am in many ways, although my diet is now far more varied than the marmite toast I basically lived on until I was 8!”. When Laura had her children, she saw fussy eating from a whole new perspective. One of Laura’s children has autism and he’d be extremely finicky about what he’d eat. “He would tolerate pasta with either tomato sauce or pesto, and the only hot food he really enjoyed was a margherita pizza. The child wouldn’t even eat chips!” Laura tells us. It took a long time, and a lot of hard work from mum and dad, to help him accept the foods in the far more interesting, and balanced diet he now enjoys. With another son they faced further difficulties. He may not have loved everything they put on his plate, but he ate it all and had quite broad tastes for a little chap. However, when he was 5 he became ill and was diagnosed with a form of Irritable Bowel Disease. This meant a complete overhaul of his diet until medication could get his symptoms under control: no raw vegetables, no fruit or vegetable skins, no brown bread, very little dairy, and no chocolate or sweets! Add a nut allergy which he developed at the same time, and a gluten-free trial, and it was a bit of a nightmare! As you can see, Laura really does know first hand how hard it is to help a child accept a new food, especially when unhealthy habits have already been formed, and how tough it can be to be inventive when certain foods have to be restricted or stopped completely. Laura set up her blog pickypickers.wordpress.com to provide a wide variety of recipes which progressively allow for the introduction of new foods into their diet. The methods she suggests often involve introducing a taste very gradually, perhaps by adding more ingredients and flavours into a simple recipe over time (plain mashed potato can have cheddar cheese – first mild, building up to mature – grainy 16

mustard and spring onions added to make what she calls ‘grown-up mash’ for example). But most of all, the blog is about having fun with food, getting a bit messy and trying out new tastes and cooking styles to find what appeals to your child. Laura’s hope is that her Picky Pickers recipes, tips and advice will help to encourage children, and maybe even their parents, to try cooking and eating lots of lovely new foods together.

THE TRAM INN Traditional Country Country Freehouse Traditional Freehouse Real Ales, Ales, Home Home Cooked Real Cooked Meals Meals with Children catered for & Lovely Family Garden & lovely family Garden

The Tram Inn Eardisley Hereford HR3 6PG

01544 327251 info@thetraminn.co.uk www.thetraminn.co.uk

The Beauty Mill Full range of Beauty Treatments with an experienced and qualified Beauty Therapist

Summer Offer:

Gel Nails - hands and feet - just £35

Gel polish which last 2 - 3 weeks on hands, even longer on feet. Looks glossy all the time. Wonderful for holidays or just treating yourself.

Three Cocks Brecon Powys LD3 0SL Tel: 01497 847081

2014 Car Boot Sales 1st & 3rd Saturday of each month

2 & 16 Aug • 6 & 20 Sep at Hay-on-Wye Primary School (Sat Nav HR3 5BT)

from 9.30am - 12midday (Sellers 8.45am • Buyers 9.30am) £6 per car • £12 per van • No booking required

07971 446632

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Recipe:

Toys, Gifts and Clothing for Children

Tortilla Pizzas “Having a son addicted to any sort of pizza makes me very fond of any easy pizza-type recipes. This one is fantastic for little fingers - give everyone a wrap, pop the passata in a bowl, grate some cheese, chop up some yummy extra toppings, and see what your pick pickers come up with!”

Serves 4

Ingredients: 4 tortilla wraps tomato passata grated cheese - cheddar & mozzarella work well fresh basil leaves a selection of yummy extra toppings - olives, sliced peppers (not green, your child may never forgive you!), capers, mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, tinned sweetcorn, sliced ham, pepperoni ... go on, be adventurous!

Method: 1: Preheat the oven to 200c/400F. 2: Put the tortilla wrap on a baking sheet and spread over the tomato passata. Sprinkle over the grated cheese and some basil (I find I can get away with some torn up basil leaves on pizza even with children who recoil at the sight of anything green). 3: Add any yummy extras. 4: Bake for 8-9 minutes, until the cheese has melted and the base is crisp. Let the kids cut the pizzas into slices either with a knife and fork or a pizza cutter before they dig in!

Whether you’re searching for the best baby gift, most educational toddler’s toy, or funkiest children’s t-shirt then Dolls and Dragons in Builth Wells is the place for you. Since moving to larger premises two years ago, this family run business has gone from strength to strength and is now an aladdins cave packed full of toys and clothing for children aged 0 - 10 years. Gorgeous organic clothing by Frugi and Kite, colourful raincoats and wellies by Hatley, and super sparkly Lelli Kelly shoes mean your kids can be the best dressed in the playground! The range of traditional wooden toys is vast with loads of castles, farms, dolls houses, kitchens, play food and prams to choose from. And if its a birthday party gift you’re after they also have a wide selection of Top Model books, games, puzzles and Papo/Schleich figures to choose from. Dolls and Dragons is well worth a visit, but if you can’t make it in person take a look online at www. dollsanddragons.com - you won’t be disappointed.

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A local Church with a great Café that welcomes families Just recently, St Mary’s Church in Brecon invited me to come along and check out the refreshments and facilities at the Church Café. I asked my sister and her little boy to accompany Cariad and me. For those who don’t know, the Church is in the very centre of Brecon Town. You can enter from both sides, one with steps and the other entrance has a ramp – nice and easy for people with pushchairs or wheelchairs. The first thing you’ll notice on entering the Church is the space, it’s vast and full of light, made possible by the glorious stained glass windows and high ceilings with handcrafted wooden beams. At the Café counter you will find a large selection of cakes on display, all locally made. Cariad spotted the chocolate brownie, so that was her order. Cousin George opted for a Gingerbread Man. Aunty Dee took a fancy to the carrot cake and I couldn’t resist a scone with clotted cream and jam. Both Dee and I decided to accompany our cakes with a Latte each. If looking for lunch, the menu consists of Paninis, rolls, salads and a soup of the day which is freshly made everyday. All very reasonably priced. We decided to sit near the playing area. Over the years the play area has grown due to its constant use by little ones.They have cleverly installed a fence around this area, meaning the children are safe and secure. I personally love this idea. I remember when Cariad was just starting to ‘bum shuffle’, whilst very cute looking it meant I needed to have eyes in the back of my head and be quick to dart after her if she decided to make a ‘shuffle’ for it! This play area means mum, dad or grandparents can chill and enjoy their refreshments whilst seeing the little ones exploring the new toys on offer.

After a little play, both children decided to come and tuck into their cakes. Dee’s cake was delicious, light and very tasty. My scone was freshly made and accompanied with the clotted cream and strawberry jam, it was divine. All washed down with some super tasting coffee. It was a Photo 1: Cariad Badham in hugely enjoyable morning, if the play area the children weren’t at the Photo 2: George Griffiths with table eating they were in Ginger bread man the play pen playing happily. Other parents were there with their children, it was great to see pushchairs up near tables without being in anyone elses way. The changing facilities were fab, a toilet and basin within the same cubicle as the changing table and they even provide nappy sacks. As trivial as this sounds, it makes the world of difference, especially to new parents – it can be a bit daunting when you first start to go out with your new baby. You may like to visit the Church Café child free, don’t worry it’s also possible to get some peace and quiet as you can seat yourself at the opposite end to the play area. During our visit there were many people sitting down enjoying a read of the newspaper. Outside seating is also available. It is clear that they cater for everyone. St Mary’s is a Church with a Café. Not a Café with a Church. On Tuesdays there is a 11.30am Service; on Fridays there are Midday Prayers. All these are run whilst the Café is open. On Sundays there is the Sunday Service at 9.30am and a Time Out Service at 11.30am. The huge space means that Services continue as they would do like any other Church. They even prepare a colouring area on a Sunday to keep little ones entertained so their grown-ups can focus on the Service. Keep your eye out for concerts throughout the year. St Mary’s you get thumbs up from the Badham and Griffiths family.Thank you for a most enjoyable morning and we’ll be back to sample your lunch menu soon. Cariad & Lisa Marie Badham and George & Davina Griffiths x

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Pamper the little ones The little ladies in your life will love a pamper party with The Retreat, Brecon. Not only will they be pampered from head to toe to a very high standard, they will also have use of Nyftha House Swimming Pool. The Retreat uses products that are suitable for little peoples skin. They contain no nasty ingredients that will irritate. Glitter tattoos, which are very popular, are applied using non-toxic glue for skin application, lasting up to 3 weeks.

Pilates Emma Pilates lengthens and strengthens the body whilst improving your flexibility, balance, posture and core.

Monday 9.30am - Hay Parish Hall Tuesday 9.30am - Eardisley Hall Tuesday 6.15pm – Booths Brook St Studio, Hay Wednesday 9.30am - Painscastle Hall Wednesday 6.15pm - Clifford Community Centre Friday 9.30am – Hay Parish Hall If you are interested in any of the above classes Please call me on 07702 241725 or emma@pilatesemma.co.uk www.pilatesemma.co.uk

Calling all families in Brecon! What can WE do for you? St Marys Church would really love to meet you! We would like to encourage more families to our Church and would like to know how we can make ourselves more accessible to you? We know that everybody is really busy and want to offer more opportunities for families – would a different time or even day suit you? A club for children suited to different age groups? Perhaps somewhere for parents with facilities for your babies & toddlers? Please take a minute to let us know your very valuable ideas. You can email us, contact us through on Facebook ‘The Parish Church of St Mary, Brecon’, email: stmarysbrecon@hotmail.com or just drop into the Tower Café on any day where we will leave a suggestion box and you could enjoy a coffee whilst your children have fun in our play area!

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Children’s Fashion Forecast

Get Parents Outdoors!

Summer in Brecon? – it’s likely that we’ll see four seasons weather in one day so layers are key! Check out A Little Style’s long and short sleeve T’s as well as hoodies and cardigans.

Parents are constantly being advised that kids who play outdoors have been shown to be fitter, healthier, and more physically confident. That they need to get their kids away from technological entertainment, stop wrapping them in cotton wool and that unstructured play is crucial for developing a well rounded child. Then they will heap more guilt on a parent’s conscience by saying that they are not spending enough quality time with their children.

Brighten up even the dullest day in coloured denim. Turquoise, pink & peach for the girls and red, blue & turquoise for the boys. For the hot spots (hopefully we’ll get some here at home too!) we have a great selection of dresses, shorts & t-shirts. Nautical colours and stripes are a classic. Get ready for the holidays at A Little Style, 7 Lion Street, Brecon. Here’s a selection of A Little Style’s favourites ...

What they all seem to fail to mention as strongly is how they can strike that balance by sharing that experience in the outdoors together. This is not endorsing packing your rucksack, harrying the kids out the door shouting “Follow me!”. Then traipsing around the countryside getting them lost and feeling dejected for hours reassuring them it’s good for them. A far more beneficial experience is where both parent and child are outside their comfort zones learning to gauge and deal with any risk, experience

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discomfort and adversity. That by sharing leadership and responsibilities through challenging adventures forges strong relationships. You never know we may get fitter, healthier, physically confident and well rounded parents! Putting parent and child on a level playing field to learn, fail, laugh, overcome and achieve together creates a far more memorable experience that will last a lifetime. The way to get out and experiencing the outdoors is varied and can be anything from making a daisy chain to base jumping, although starting with the latter could be seen as a little pushy. The outdoors provides limitless potential for forging relationships in challenging and stimulating ways and choosing the right adventure can be tricky, as it may not challenge everyone. That’s the beauty of outdoor adventures, there’s always something to challenge you whether its height, water, darkness, creepy crawlies or just the physical challenge.

Wild Child

Summer Activities Let your child Go Wild! * Canoeing * Bushcraft * Archery * Climbing * Fire lighting

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Taking it in turn to choose and accepting each others challenges adds another element to the adventure together. Here are a few ideas: Bushcraft – Builds respect for the environment, knives, fires and develops self reliance. You’ve got to like getting down in amongst the plants, mud & creepy crawlies….maybe eating a few also! Raft building – Creates innovative ideas and builds a team determined to succeed, ensuring a great sense of achievement with a lot of fun thrown in. Canoeing – Requires a coordinated team willing to work together to master the craft. Taking a journey fosters a sense of exploration ….and a sense of achievement in staying dry. Orienteering – Physically & mentally challenging to individuals or as a team and enhances useful map skills which are a rare thing in the current age of navigation gadgets. Archery – An underestimated absorbing sport that demonstrates the importance of technique over physical ability and it never fails to bring out your competitive side. Want some help and guidance? Give Outdoors@hay a call. They are a local activity provider and during the Summer Holidays they are offering some midweek discounts for families.

Check out our website for Summer Holiday ideas! www.outdoorsathay.co.uk Mid-week Discounts for families!

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BACK TO SCHOOL A fantastic selection of School Shoes for their first day of school through to their last. All our staff are Startrite trained Shoe Fitters.

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A Shop for Children, designed with the little ones in mind Cariad Shoes & Toys has a brand new location just along from their old shop and next door to Ty Cariad, their home ware and gift shop. The new premises have been designed with children in mind. They’re light and bright with funky wall, soft furnishings and lights. There’s room at the front for toys and gifts, and a rear area that serves as a shoe showroom and fitting area. They’ve even managed to squeeze in a children’s Play Corner to keep little ones occupied while they wait to have their feet measured. They have been selling toys for 7 years now and are always on the lookout for new products. Firm

favourites are wooden toys such as Noah’s Arks, Kitchens and Dolls houses. They are stockists for Bigjigs, Le Toy Van, Lanka Kade, Hape, Kiddimoto, Wheelybug & Jellycat. A recent addition are BoBo Buddies as seen on Dragon’s Den. The Shoe Shop has just celebrated its second birthday. They are a Startrite stockist, the only one for a 40 mile radius, and all their shoe fitting staff are Startrite trained. Startrite is a very well-known traditional British brand which is fondly remembered by parents and grandparents. They still make fantastic quality shoes. As well as Startrite they stock a wonderful range of European brands such as Geox, Petasil, BoBell, Lelli Kelly, Superfit, Superga & Birkenstock.

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, Christopher s Book Reviews: “Hi, I’m Christopher. I’m 10 years old and I live in Brecon. I love reading and review my favourite books at Christopher’s Corner on www.bookwormink.co.uk.” The Last Dragonslayer by Jasper Fforde

Aliens Stink! by Steve Cole

‘In the good old days, magic was powerful, unregulated by government, and even the largest spell could be woven without filling in magic release form B1-7g. Then the magic started fading away. Fifteen-year-old Jennifer Strange runs Kazam, an employment agency for soothsayers and sorcerers. But work is drying up. Drain cleaner is cheaper than a spell, and even magic carpets are reduced to pizza delivery. So it’s a surprise when the visions start. Not only do they predict the death of the Last Dragon at the hands of a dragonslayer, they also point to Jennifer, and say something is coming. Big Magic ...’

‘Some seriously weird stuff is happening on Planet Earth. Pollution is cleaned up overnight. A sweet smell fills the air. Strange lights are seen in the skies...Could they possibly be UFOs? Have aliens come to fix our world? Only one boy and his dad - and possibly his goldfish - know that the truth is stranger, scarier - and a whole lot smellier...Kidnapped and taken to a supersecret base, Tim discovers the full extent of the alien threat ...and the extraordinary kids fighting it. With the aid of a little huggy alien, and a depressed guard, Tim and his weird new friends take the battle to the aliens. Oh, and that goldfish has a big part to play...!’

This is the first book I’ve read by Jasper Fforde. It’s the first in the Dragonslayer trilogy and Fforde’s first children’s book.

‘Aliens Stink!’ is by the author of ‘Magic Ink’ and the Astrosaurs series.

The story is about a girl called Jennifer Strange. Jennifer is 15 years old and is left in charge of Kazam, an employment agency for magicians, when her boss goes missing.The agency doesn’t have much work at the moment because magic is dying out and magicians are reduced to taking on plumbing jobs. When the death of the last dragon is predicted, and it looks like Jennifer’s involved, she needs to somehow change the future. I liked the way Fforde mixed normal lives with sorcery, which somehow seemed to make the magic much more believable. Personally though, I would have liked his world to be more fantasy based, although it was quite cool that it’s set in places I know! Jennifer was a good heroine. I felt a bit sorry for her having no magical powers, but I liked her pet Quarkbeast, he’s a mixture of Labrador, velociraptor and kitchen blender, and was crazy! The book has lots of jokes, and is quite Terry Pratchett like in style. I was a little disappointed with the ending, but pleased there are other books in the series to pick up where this one left off. I think this book is good for boys and girls aged 10+.

This book is about Tim Gooseheart, his dad who’s a scientist, and his pet fish, Herbert. When weird stuff starts happening all over Earth, it’s only Tim and his dad who know the truth - aliens are invading! Tim and his dad (oh, and the goldfish!) are kidnapped and have to somehow find a way to defeat the aliens and save the day! My favourite character was the good alien Little G. He’s very cute when he goes around demanding hugs and smelling people’s tongues! In fact, my favourite part of the book was when Tim meets Little G. I really like stories about aliens and space, and I’m a big Steve Cole fan, so I was looking forward to reading this. However, I’m afraid it turned out to be not one of my favourite Steve Cole books, it’s certainly not as good as ‘Magic Ink’, which is brilliant. It’s still very funny and a cool story though, with some great illustrations by Jim Field, and would be enjoyed by children aged 8+. I think it’s more for boys than for girls.

Jasper Fforde is a local author, check out his website for a list of other titles for young adults and grown ups! www.jasperfforde.com

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Can your child see properly? Did you know that up to 1 million children in the UK currently have an undetected vision problem? Poor eyesight can have a significant effect on children’s ability to learn and on their behaviour – yet often goes unrecognised by teachers, parents and by children themselves. Children may not be aware or may not be able to explain their vision difficulties and - as a parent - you may not notice any problems. The sooner that vision problems are detected - the better the outcome. A sight test is free – why not have one? It is a great way to ensure that your child’s vision is not forgotten about. Sight tests are free for all children under the age of 16 and up to the age of 19 if still in full time education. At Jackson and Gill, their Optometrists are qualified to examine the eyes of all children, paid for by the NHS. Help towards the cost of glasses is also available on the NHS for all children. Toddlers and young children do not need to be able to read, as an eye examination can be carried out using pictures.

local family magazine Do you offer a service, a product or events and classes for children aged 0 - 12 years? If yes, you could be included in our next issue - out in time for the Christmas holidays! We are working with local Children’s Nurseries and Primary Schools in the following towns and villages: Brecon, Bronllys, Builth, Clifford, Clyro, Crickhowell, Eardisley, Gladestry, Hay, Llangattock, Llangorse, Llangynidr, Llanigon, Llyswen, Sennybridge,Talgarth and Whitney. A magazine goes home in each child’s bag - going direct to the decision maker, mum or dad. A print run of 4000+ Prices start at £30 + VAT per issue Discounts available for booking all 3 issues: Christmas, Easter and Summer

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Children’s Eye Assessment Contact lens fitting and follow-ups Optical coherence tomography (3-D eye scanning) Digital retinal photography Low vision assessment Red/sore eye assessment Dry eye assessment and treatment DVLA licence renewal eye testing Large frame selection and specialist lens advice Hearing tests available on request. Eye Plan direct debit scheme available for glasses and contact lenses

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Colour Me In!

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ACTION PACKED ACTIVITIES

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Not just a Dinosaur Park!

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Voted ‘Britain’s Finest Natural Wonder’, Wales’ top award-winning visitor attraction is the most breathtaking Showcaves complex in Northern Europe. Explore the three different caves, discovering some of nature’s most fantastic work! Make your way through the winding passageways of Dan-yr-Ogof Cave and see awe-inspiring cave formations such as the Angel, Alabaster Pillar and the Rasher of Bacon! In Cathedral Cave explore the enormous passageway that leads to the Dome of St. Paul’s, where you can walk between two 20 metre-high waterfalls which cascade into one of the underground lakes. In Bone Cave learn why 42 human skeletons were buried here, and how our ancestors and animals used caves all those years ago.

Visit the Shire Horse Centre, where you can meet these gentle giants who worked the land here on Dan-yr-Ogof Farm, over one hundred years ago. Twm, our talking sheepdog, will guide you through life on a farm in the Welsh valleys at the beginning of the 20th Century. There are so many friendly farm animals to see, and don’t forget our covered play areas, where the children can let off some steam before the journey home! In our Museum, use the latest interactive technology to watch experienced cavers make their way through the further reaches of the cave, or paint your own dinosaur and send a copy to yourself by email to print out, or share with your friends! And, when you are ready for a break, enjoy the scenery of the beautiful Brecon Beacons National Park from our Coffee Shop, with a drink and some food - all freshly prepared! If you’re looking for that unusual gift, why not try our Rock and Dinosaur Shop? From Spinosaurus’ teeth and fossilised dinosaur dung, to beautiful jewellery, amethyst, and soft toy dinosaurs, we have a fabulous selection on offer.

Tyrannosaurus Rex Velociraptor Triceratops Brontosaurus Diplodocus Brachiosaurus Carnotaurus Stegosaurus

Spinosaurus Ankylosaurus Iguanodon Allosaurus Parasaurolophus Deinonychus Sauropods Titanosaurs

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Above ground, come face-to-face with some of the most dangerous creatures ever to walk the earth. Stand next to the terrifying Tyrannosaurus Rex, walk underneath the enormous Brachiosaurus, and witness the brutal ‘Thagomizer’ on the placid Stegosaurus! Our Dinosaur Park has one of the largest collections of life-sized dinosaur models in the world – will you find your favourite dinosaur?

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YHA Danywenallt Summer Holiday Activities 2014

Throughout the School Holidays YHA YHA Danywenallt Danywenallt National National Park Park Study Study Centre, Centre, Talybont Reservoir Talybont Reservoir

There will be: café open everyday; bike maintenance and basic bike skills every Tuesday; bushcraft sessions every Thursday. » Bushcraft Activity Week 4th August to 8th (for 7-11 yr olds) « th th th * » Brecon Jazz Fringe Festival 8 , 9 & 10 August « *10th August Family Fun Day and Welsh cultural evening

7th September YHA Day -family fun all day

For costs & other details: Phone: 01874 676677 Email: danywenallt@yha.org.uk BOOKING ESSENTIAL! 30

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A great way to have mutual understanding and shared communication with your children? Makaton is a language support system used to support individuals with communication difficulties, for example, children with speech and language problems but it is useful for most children. With the popularity of Mr Tumble it is becoming more mainstream. Children can benefit from using the signs to communicate as their speech and language develops. When using Makaton you use the signs in speech word order as you speak. The signs are international so whether you are using Makaton signs in Cardiff or Cairo the sign would be the same. It is different from British sign language, BSL is a recognised language for the deaf.

All parents and children will have some mutual understandings that let you know what your child wants or needs, they might point to the bed when they are tired or point to the cup if they want a drink but these are often only shared between you and your child. By learning Makaton, or any language support system you offer your child, and those looking after them, benefit of mutual understanding and shared communication. Article supplied by Rebecca Golesworthy, Hay on Wye Here is a few signs to try with your little ones:

When I was teaching in mainstream school a child came into my class with global delay which affected her speech development. She was using Makaton signing at home with mum, so to be able to support her fully in school I undertook the Makaton course for parents and carers. As well as using Makaton in my work I have also signed with my own children. I have used signing with my two youngest and began to sign to them when they were about 6 months old, using the signs for milk, food, bed and drink. They began signing back when they were about a year old. I found that because they could express their needs in a way I could understand, they didn’t get as frustrated. If they were hungry they could sign ‘food’, if they were tired they could sign ‘bed’ etc. Of course this didn’t stop all the tantrums! As we know babies and toddlers are complicated creatures. Gradually I used more signs with them, specific food signs such as ‘apple’, ‘cake’, ‘orange’. Of course all children can point to items to tell you what they want, but what happens if they want an apple, for example, but you can’t see one to point to? The signs helped to support their expressive communication by giving them a means to express what they want even without the word. Our 5 year old no longer signs but I feel using the signs was a useful tool to aid his early communication. Our 2 year old is learning more signs to support his growing vocabulary and will use the signs he knows to express what he wants. He is fond of signing ‘cake’ when he is asked to eat his dinner and will often sign ‘bath’ and expect to go in the bath once he has expressed this wish - no matter that you are in local shop at the time.

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Small Breeds Farm Park & Owl Centre An amazing collection of animals, and one of the best collections of owls in Europe

Whatever the weather, whatever the season, come rain or shine ... WE ARE OPEN Every Day from 10:30am - 5:30pm In the Winter Months 10:30am - 4:00pm Admission: Adults £8.50 Children £5.50

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What’s on: during the week Monday 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. Term time only. Contact Becky 07786552832 or Hannah 07557410864. 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. Term time only. Contact 01497 820860. Llanigon Playgroup: 9.30 - 11am (come any time between 9 and 9.30am). Llanigon School. Weekly themes and activities, everyone welcome. Term time only. Pilates with Emma: 9.30am at Hay Parish Hall. Grown ups only. See advert on page 18. Raven Drama - a drama group for youngsters: Crickhowell Parish Hall. £5 per session (£3 concessions.Term time only. Please ring Lynn to book a place 07949 329561. www.ravendrama.com. See advert on page 6. 2nd Rainbows (girls aged 5-7): 5.30 – 6.30pm. Llanfaes Church Hall. Term time only. Contact www.girlguiding. org.uk/joinus, to register interest. Tuesday Llyswen Parent & Toddler Group: 9.15 - 11.15am. Llyswen Village Hall. Everyone welcome, lots of fun and good company. Children from 0 School age. Term time only. Pilates with Emma: 9.30am at Eardisley Village Hall. Grown ups only. See advert on page 18. Gwernyfed Sports Centre - Summer Holiday Activities: 10am - 3pm. Running Tuesday 29th July - Thursday 21st August only. See feature on page 4.

Dorstone Dormice Baby and Toddler Group: 10am to 12noon. (Including term time). Dorstone Village Hall. £1- for the first child and 50 pence for subsequent children. All welcome! Contact Kari Morgan 01497 831752. Pilates with Emma: 6.15pm at Booths Brook St Studio, Hay on Wye. Grown ups only. See advert on page 18. Brecon Youth Club: 7 - 9.30pm. Brecon Youth Ctr., Cradoc Rd., Brecon. Activities: Arts and crafts, cookery, pool, dance, air hockey, darts, music room, IT suite. Age Group: 11 – 25. Term time only. Contact Rhodri Jones 01874 622658. Wednesday Whitney Crocodiles Parent & Toddler Session: 9.30 - 11am. Term time only. Wild Wednesdays: at Old Railway Line Garden Centre, Three Cocks. Fun workshops to keep the children entertained every Wednesday during the School holidays. £3 per child. Please see advert on page 8. Pilates with Emma: 9.30am at Painscastle Hall. Grown ups only. See advert on page 18. Brecon Breastfeeding Support Group - informal meeting: 12.30 - 2.30pm at St. John’s Family Centre, Pendre, Brecon. See feature on page 14. Moo Music: 4pm at The Old Museum, Brecon. Contact 07851 221851. See advert on page 6. Rainbow Guides (for girls aged 5 & 6): 5pm. Cobbles Coffee Shop. Term time only. Contact Pam Martin 07976 797107. Pilates with Emma: 6.15am at Clifford Community Centre. Grown ups only. See advert on page 18. Gwent & Powys Army Cadet Force: 7 - 9pm at Old School Bldg, Church Lane, Talgarth. Ages 12 (Yr8 High

Get in touch with your local Youth Club to see what they have planned over the Summer, they often have days / evenings out: Brecon Youth Centre: Rhodri Jones 07909 882525 Crickhowell, Hay and Talgarth Youth Centres: Mo Hand 07909 882581

School) - 18yrs looking for a new exciting, fun and challenging activity. Headquarters Contacts: 01873 813756. www.armycadets.com Gwent & Powys Army Cadet Force: 7 - 9pm at The Cadet Centre, Gypsy Castle, Hay-on-Wye. Please see details on previous listing. 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. Term time only. Contact Becky 07786552832 Hannah 07557 410864. Talgarth Baby and Toddler Group: 9.15 – 11am. Talgarth Primary School, Main Hall. 50p donation for refreshments. Term time only. Contact Wendy 07989 946241. Gwernyfed Sports Centre - Summer Holiday Activities: 10am - 3pm. Running Tuesday 29th July - Thursday 21st August. See feature on page 4. Clyro Primary School Parent and Toddler Group: 2 - 3.30pm. For play, fun activities, songs and stories. 0 – 5years. Just turn up and join in! £1per session. Term time only. Contact 01497 820860. Raven Drama - a drama group for youngsters: Llangorse Village Hall. £5 per session, £3 concessions. Term time only Please ring Lynn to book a place 07949 329561. www.ravendrama.com. See advert on page 6. Brecon Youth Club: 7 - 9.30pm. Brecon Youth Centre, Cradoc Road. Activities: Arts and crafts, cookery, pool, dance, air hockey, darts, music room, IT suite. Age Group: 11-25.Term time only. Contact Rhodri Jones on 01874 622658. Friday Busy Bees Parent & Toddler Group: 9.30 - 11.30am at Clifford Community Centre. Term time only. Contact Jane 01497 831427 or Di 01981 500136. Pilates with Emma: 9.30am at Hay Parish Hall. Grown ups only. See advert on page 18.

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What’s on: during the week / July Moo Music: 9.45am at Glangrwyney Village Hall. Contact 07851 221851. See advert on page 6. Muddy Puddles Playgroup: 10am – 12noon. Escleyside Village Hall, Michaelchurch Escley (15 minutes from Hay). £1.50 per family including tea and coffee. Term time only. Contact Emma 01981 240986. Arty Crafty Activities for Children: 10am - 12.30pm at The Old Electric Shop, Hay during the Summer Holidays. (These could change so keep an eye on our website www. oldelectric.co.uk) or call us on 01497 821194 to find out more. Moo Music: 11am at The Old Museum, Brecon. Contact 07851 221851. See advert on page 6. Junior Netball Team Training: 4 5pm (9 - 13 year olds), 5 - 6pm (13 18yrs). Gwernyfed High School. Term time only. Contact 07891371458. Junior Table Tennis Club: 7- 8pm at Gwernyfed Sports Centre. For ages 7 - 16. 50p per player. Contact 01497 847740. Red Kite Workshops: 7 - 8.30pm at The Drama Studio, Gwernyfed High School. Term time only. Saturday Enjoy-a-Ball - Fun sports coaching sessions: Classes of 1 hour run between 10am & 1pm at Clifford Village Hall. Booking essential. Running 19th July 30th August. See feature on page 5.

£20 per person or £36 for booking of 2. Includes a take home baking bag Suitable for children 9 years plus. Contact Carol Goring 07966 266967. Charity Event in aid of Air Ambulance: Cradoc Community Centre, Cradoc Road, Brecon. Saturday 19th Sunday 20th July

Hay Horse Show: first Event 9.30am at Nantyglasdwr Farm, Cusop, Hay-onWye. Dressage, Combined Training and Show Jumping. Fun Dog Show. Contact 01497 847340.

Thursday 24th July

Monday 28th July

National Trust - Gnome day: 11am - 4pm. The Weir, Swainshill, Hereford, HR4 7QF. Bring a gnome for free entry on this special day, complete our trail and decorate a hat to take home. Have a family picnic, enjoy just relaxing or have a go at wildlife spotting. 01981 590509 / theweir@nationaltrust.org.uk

Rebound Books Workshop: At The National Park Visitor Centre, Libanus, Brecon. Make your own unique notebook using reclaimed and recycled materials. See advert on back cover for details.

Friday 25th – Sunday 27th July

Clyro Chameleon Summer Club: see advert on page 3.

50th Annual Steam & Country Rally: Ross-on-Wye Steam Engine Society Ltd. At Woodside Farm, Welland, Nr Uptonupon-Severn,Worcs,WR13 6NG. www. wellendsteamrally.co.uk. Contact 01531 890417 or 01531 890762. Saturday 26th July Hereford Owl Rescue Visit: 11am – 3pm. The Old Railway Line Garden Centre, Three Cocks. Contact 01497 847055.

JULY

Gwenddwr Carnival Show & Sports – 60th Show: 2pm. Tir Canvas and Pantyrwyn fields, Gwenddwr, LD2 3PZ. A day full of fun and entertainment for all the family. Competitions galore: crafts, flowers, fancy dress, cookery, sheep show, and much more. Dog pony shows. Pony rides. Beer tent. Food available. 60th Show Party from 7pm on Show Field with hog roast, bar, music & dancing. Contact 01982 560714.

Wye Local Car Boot Sale: 9.30am – 12noon. Hay Primary School. Sellers from 8.45am. Buyers from 9.30am. £6 per boot, £12 per van. Refreshments stall. Contact 07971 446632. See advert on page 16. Cooking with Carol: 9.30am - 12 or 2.30 - 5pm at Cusop Village Hall.

National Trust - Den building: 10am 4pm at Berrington Hall, near Leominster, HR6 0DW. Put your bushcraft skills to the test with den building in our woodland. They can be surprisingly cosy inside; for example you can add moss to the ground for carpet.The limit is only the materials you can find and your own imagination. Just in case you get stuck help is nearby from one of our woodland rangers. 01568 615721 / berrington@nationaltrust.org.uk

National Trust - Hereford and Leominster Kite Festival: 10am - 4pm at Berrington Hall, near Leominster, HR6 0DW. Annual Leominster and Hereford Kite Festival showcasing some of the best sport and single line kites for kite enthusiasts and the public to come along and watch- bring your own kite to join in! Refreshments are available all day or bring a picnic. 01568 615721 / berrington@nationaltrust.org.uk

Support your local library - over the holidays they will have storytelling and activity sessions planned.

Saturday 19th July

Saturday 26th Sunday 27th July

Sunday 27th July

Monday 28th July Friday 1st August

Tuesday 29th July The Summer Sessions - Lets Dance: 10am - 3pm at Llanfair Caereinion at the Institute. A full day of dancing fun to be had for ages 6-10 years. See advert on page 5. Take pArt Pottery Workshop: 10am until 1pm at The National Park Visitor Centre, Libanus, Brecon. Be inspired by the natural environment around you and create your own masterpiece See advert on back cover for details. Wednesday 30th July The Summer Sessions - Lets Dance: 10am - 3pm at the Dance Centre, Llandrindod Wells. A full day of dancing fun to be had for ages 6-10 years. See advert on page 5. Take pArt Felt Workshop: 10am until 3pm at The National Park Visitor

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What’s on: during July and August Centre, Libanus, Brecon. Design and make your own felt picture. See advert on back cover for details.

necessary, 01874 749092 or through www.gooddayout.co.uk

Thursday 31st July

Rebound Books Workshop: at The National Park Visitor Centre, Libanus, Brecon. Make your own unique notebook using reclaimed and recycled materials. See advert on back cover for details.

The Summer Sessions - Lets Dance: 10am - 3pm at The Subud Centre, Brecon. A full day of dancing fun to be had for ages 6-10 years. See advert on page 5. Thursday 31st July Saturday 2nd August “It’s Magic” Theatre Summer School: 10.30am - 12.30pm at Globe At Hay. Fun drama workshops exploring the theme of magic. For Children aged 7 years +. See feature on page 7.

AUGUST Friday 1st August Children’s Felt Making with Ffolkyffelt: 10am - 12.30pm at the Old Electric Shop, Hay. Have fun learning the art of wet felting, make something colourful and wonderful to take home! Call 01497 821194 to book a place. www.oldelectric.co.uk Walk, Talk and Tea: 2 - 4.30pm at The National Park Visitor Centre, Libanus, Brecon. A family friendly circular walk. See advert on back cover for details. Saturday 2nd August Brecon County Show: 6am exhibitors, 8am public. The Showground, The Watton Fields, Brecon. Wye Local Car Boot Sale: 9.30am – 12noon. Hay Primary School. Sellers from 8.45am. Buyers from 9.30am. £6 per boot, £12 per van. Refreshments stall. Contact 07971 446632. See advert on page 16. Sunday 3rd August Mr Bamboozle’s Amazing Magic Show plus Balloon Modelling: at Globe At Hay. For Children aged 3 - 6 years. See feature on page 7. Hidden Gems of the Blaenavon World Heritage Site: this tour around the Blaenavon World Heritage Site will piece together the story of why Blaenavon played a crucial role in the industrial revolution. Cost is £25 adult / £15 child. Booking in advance is 34

Monday 4th August

National Trust - Lake dipping: 2 - 4pm at Berrington Hall, near Leominster, HR6 0DW. Bring along the family and join in the hunt for all those ‘Ugly Bugs’ in the parkland and in our lake. £3 per child. 01568 615721 / berrington@ nationaltrust.org.uk Monday 4th – Friday 8th August Bushcraft Activity Week: at YHA Danywenallt National Park Study Centre, Talybont Reservoir. For children aged 7 - 11 years. See advert on page 30. Street Theatre Summer School: 10am – 4pm. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon. 14years +. Contact 01874 611622. Tuesday 5th August Take pArt Pottery Workshop: 10am until 1pm at The National Park Visitor Centre, Libanus, Brecon. Be inspired by the natural environment around you and create your own masterpiece See advert on back cover for details. Wednesday 6th August Take pArt Felt Workshop: 10am until 3pm at The National Park Visitor Centre, Libanus, Brecon. Design and make your own felt picture. See advert on back cover for details. National Trust - Nature rangers:10am - 12.30pm at Croft Castle,Yarpole, near Leominster, HR6 9PW. Go wild with our nature rangers club for children aged 8+ years. Fishpool adventure trail with clues and map reading skills, tree climbing, cave exploring and games. 01568 782120 / croftcastle@ nationaltrust.org.uk Summer Craft Festival: at Erwood Craft Centre. 5 days of demonstrations, workshops, craft stalls, live music and ale. Contact 01982 560674.

Bats at Brecon Promenade: 8.30 10pm. Brecon (LD3 9AN). A family event and for those with limited mobility or wheelchair users. Learn about bat ecology, watch their behaviour and hear echo-location with bat detectors. Bring a torch and insect repellent. This is an event for everyone over the age of 5 years. In partnership with Brecknock Bat Group, Brecon Beacons National Park Authority and Vincent Wildlife Trust. Meet on the promenade where the rivers Honddu and Usk meet, next to Kensington car park. Booking required through Brecon Beacons National Park Authority on 01874 623366. Thursday 7th August National Trust - Mermaids and Pirates: 2 - 4pm at Berrington Hall, near Leominster, HR6 0DW. Come along dressed as a mermaid or pirate to enjoy free entry. Enjoy pirate themed stories, songs and craft activities. 01568 615721 / berrington@nationaltrust.org.uk Thursday 7th Saturday 9th August Summer Film School: at Globe At Hay. For Children aged 12+. See feature on page 7. Thursday 7th Sunday 10th August Brecon Jazz and Fringe Festivals: Live music and other events taking place in venues all over town and in nearby villages. Free and ticketed events. www.breconjazz.org and www. breconfringe.co.uk Friday 8th August National Trust - Bring a bear: 11am -4pm. The Weir, Swainshill, Hereford, HR4 7QF Hunt for bears hiding in our woodland garden, find them all to win a prize. Have a picnic by the river and play some family games. Remember to bring a bear for free entry. 01981 590509 / theweir@ nationaltrust.org.uk Saturday 9th August Llanigon YFC Show: Llanigon Show Field, Hay. Dressage, Speed Shear, Dog

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What’s on: during August Show, Children’s Sports, Show Jumping, Sheep Classes, Tug of War, Show Jumping, Gymkhana, Horse Classes, Sheep Classes, Farm Challenge,Vintage Machinery Display, Cable Tossing Competition. Contact 07989 711695.

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Saturday 9th Sunday 10th August

Wednesday 13th August

National Trust - Medieval Weekend: 10am – 5pm at Croft Castle, Yarpole, near Leominster, HR6 9PW. Sir John Savile’s Household return with their 40 strong living history camp. With daily drills for all ages, skirmishes, costumes and weapons to see and a living camp depicting the sights, sound and smells of a medieval camp. 01568 780246 / croftcastle@nationaltrust.org.uk Sunday 10th August Family Fun Day & Welsh Cultural Evening: at YHA Danywenallt National Park Study Centre, Talybont Reservoir. See advert on page 30. Steam & Vintage Rally: from 9.30am. Boatside Farm, Hay, HR3 5RS. Contact 01874 711110 or 07796 108006. Monday 11th August Rebound Books Workshop: at The National Park Visitor Centre, Libanus, Brecon. Make your own unique notebook using reclaimed and recycled materials. See advert on back cover for details. National Trust - Lake Dipping: 2 - 4pm at Berrington Hall, near Leominster, HR6 0DW. Bring along the family and join in the hunt for all those ‘Ugly Bugs’ in the parkland and in our lake. 01568 615721 / berrington@nationaltrust.org.uk Monday 11th Wednesday 13th August Bilingual Summer School for ages 0-6 years: 9.30am - 11.45 at the Dance Centre, Llandrindod Wells. See advert on page 5. Tuesday 12th August Brecknock Museum – free children’s art & craft activities for age 5-11 years: 10am-12pm/2-4pm. Drop-in event but children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. 01874 624121.

Take pArt Felt Workshop: 10am until 3pm at The National Park Visitor Centre, Libanus, Brecon. Design and make your own felt picture. See advert on back cover for details. National Trust - Nature Rangers: 10am – 12.30pm, Croft Castle, Yarpole, near Leominster, HR6 9PW. Go wild with our nature rangers club for children aged 8+ years. Animal tracking, make plaster of Paris moulds, track prints and other wildlife fun. 01568 782120 / croftcastle@ nationaltrust.org.uk Thursday 14th Friday 15th August Street Dance Summer School for ages 7 - 11 years: 10am - 12pm at the Dance Centre, Llandrindod Wells. See advert on page 5. Thursday 14th Sunday 17th August Green Man Festival: literature, film, theatre, ceilidhs, all-night bonfires, comedy and secret gigs are part of the festival’s unique identity. There’s a designated family camping area just a stone’s throw from all the entertainment, our unrivalled children’s area has bags of free fun workshops and activities. www.greenman.net Saturday 16th August Wye Local Car Boot Sale: 9.30am – 12noon. Hay Primary School. Sellers from 8.45am. Buyers from 9.30am. £6 per boot, £12 per van. Refreshments stall. Contact 07971 446632. See advert on page 16. Llyswen & Boughrood Show: Judging from 10am, show opens 12 noon. Classes for ponies, sheep, cattle, dogs, fur & feather. A marquee full of the best vegetables, flowers, cookery, art & craft and photographs. Also fancy dress, sports and a special kid zone

for children with lots of side shows to browse. The day will be rounded off with some alternative sports where the competitors (and sometimes the spectators) could end up in a bit of a pickle! Promises to be a great day out for the whole family. Cusop BBQ: 4 - 8pm. Come and join your neighbours at the very first ‘Cusop BBQ’ on National Cusop Day. Bring a bottle and perhaps a pudding to share. Cusop-burgers (secret recipe) and Hay Special Bangers will be available from the BBQ and complimentary salads, teas and coffees will be available from the kitchen. A Pimms No. 7 (secret recipe) will be free to all attendees. Garden games will be available (weather permitting), so come and join the fun. All ages welcome! Contact Sandra 01497 820125. Sunday 17th August Llanfihangel Talyllyn and Llanwern Summer Fete: 2pm. The Glebe Field, Llanfihangel Talyllyn Coconut shy, hoopla, tea tent, barbecue, hooking ducks, skittles, Punch and Judy, bouncy castle, Beat the Goalie and so much more! Free admission and plenty of fun for all the family. Charity Event in aid of Special Care Baby Unit, Royal Gwent Hospital: at The Clarence, The Watton, Brecon. Monday 18th August National Trust - Lake Dipping: 2 - 4pm at Berrington Hall, near Leominster, HR6 0DW. Bring along the family and join in the hunt for all those ‘Ugly Bugs’ in the parkland and in our lake. 01568 615721 / berrington@nationaltrust.org.uk Monday 18th Sunday 24th August Llandrindod Wells Victorian Festival: Step back in time to the 1800’s. Selection of events that are sure to please the whole family. Whatever your age, you are bound to find something that will interest you, and bring a smile to your face, some might even find you breaking into fits of

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What’s on: during August and September laughter. The surrounding backdrop of incredible Victorian architecture dating from the spa town’s heyday, in the late 1800’s, further enhances the festivities. Contact 01597 823441. www.victorianfestival.co.uk Tuesday 19th August Brecknock Museum – free children’s art & craft activities for age 5-11 years: 10am-12pm/2-4pm. Drop-in event but children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. 01874 624121. Take pArt Pottery Workshop: 10am until 1pm at The National Park Visitor Centre, Libanus, Brecon. Be inspired by the natural environment around you and create your own masterpiece See advert on back cover for details. Wednesday 20th August Take pArt Felt Workshop: 10am until 3pm at The National Park Visitor Centre, Libanus, Brecon. Design and make your own felt picture. See advert on back cover for details. National Trust - Nature Rangers: 10am - 12.30pm at Croft Castle, Yarpole, near Leominster, HR6 9PW. Go wild with our nature rangers club for children aged 8+ years. Tree adventure trail, ancient tree discovery. Pond dipping, tree hugging, hide and seek in the woods. 01568 782120 / croftcastle@nationaltrust.org.uk Thursday 21st August National Trust - Teddy Bears’ Picnic: 2 - 4pm at Berrington Hall, near Leominster, HR6 0DW. Bring ted along for a picnic in the gardens. Afterwards come and try some teddy activities and games. We can promise ted will sleep all of the way home! 01568 615721 / berrington@ nationaltrust.org.uk Saturday 23rd Saturday 24th August Talgarth Festival of the Black Mountains: 2 days full of family fun. Free admission. Saturday 23rd Monday 25th August Brecon Beacons Summer Fayre: 10am - 5pm at the National Park 36

Visitor Centre Libanus, near Brecon. You’ll discover over 70 stands to explore, children’s activities and live entertainment set to spill on to the front lawn and surrounding fields. While you browse through an endless array of local food, arts and crafts, your little ones will be kept entertained by a range of inspiring activities including willow sculpting, badge-making, facepainting, pottery turning, a bouncy castle, and guitar and folk dancing lessons. Contact 01874 623366. Sunday 24th August Llangynidr Agricultural Show: gates open 9am. Sheep, cattle and horse competitions; garden and craft show; farmers’ and producers’ market; axe racing, dog and duck display, alpacas, mini steam train and lots more family entertainment; food stalls and bar. £5 adults, £2 OAPs and 5-16yr olds (under 5s free). Free parking. Visit www.llangynidrshow.org. Groesffordd Village Show: 1pm. Groesffordd Village Hall. Horticulture, Domestic and Handicrafts. Children’s sports, games and Fancy dress. Admission £1, children 50p. Contact: 01874 665781. Tuesday 26th August Take pArt Pottery Workshop: 10am until 1pm at The National Park Visitor Centre, Libanus, Brecon. Be inspired by the natural environment around you and create your own masterpiece See advert on back cover for details. Wednesday 27th August Take pArt Felt Workshop: 10am until 3pm at The National Park Visitor Centre, Libanus, Brecon. Design and make your own felt picture. See advert on back cover for details. National Trust - Nature rangers: 8 – 10.30pm, Croft Castle, Yarpole, near Leominster, HR6 9PW. Go wild with our nature rangers club for children aged 8+ years. Nature at night - Star gazing, bat walk, torch light walk, fire, hot drink and marshmallows. 01568 782120 / croftcastle@nationaltrust.org.uk

Saturday 30th August Car boot/Table Sale & Crafts: 2pm - 4.30pm. Cusop Village Hall. In aid of Arthritis Research UK. Raffle, cakes, tombola, clothes, crafts, books and much more, or just come along for a cup of tea and chat. Boots & Stalls 1pm, public 2pm. £5 per boot/stall (booking advisable). Contact Sue 01497 821562.

SEPTEMBER Saturday 6th September Wye Local Car Boot Sale: 9.30am – 12noon. Hay Primary School. Sellers from 8.45am. Buyers from 9.30am. £6 per boot, £12 per van. Refreshments stall. Contact 07971 446632. See advert on page 16. Sennybridge Show: a great day out can be had by all at the Sennybridge Show. Various animal breed classes, and fun displays throughout the day. Sunday 7th September Family Fun Day: at YHA Danywenallt National Park Study Centre, Talybont Reservoir. See advert on page 30. Saturday 13th September Story Massage for Children: 9.30am, registration for 10am start - 5pm finish at Groesffordd Village Hall, Brecon, Powys, LD3 7SN. Please see feature on page 14. Sunday 14th September Clifford Show: 12noon - 4pm, Clifford Community Centre. Family show with BBQ, bar, afternoon teas, children’s dog show & many side stalls/shows Email: emma.towersey@yahoo.co.uk Don’t forget to read our monthly magazines for more classes and events: www.wyelocal.co.uk - serving Hay, Talgarth and the surrounding villages.

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The National Park Visitor Centre with wildlife garden, kids play area, information, toilets and our lovely café serving home made food.

Summer Events Booking essential call 01874 623366 28 July, 4 and 11 August

Friday 1 August, 14.00 to 16.30

Rebound Books Workshop

Walk,Talk and Tea

Make your own unique notebook using reclaimed and recycled materials.

A family friendly circular walk on Mynydd Illtud common that includes a mysterious spiritual centre, an industrial site, a final resting place, preparing for war, an unsolved mystery, a little known wonder and an Iron Age hillfort (if time allows).

Suitable for adults and children 5yrs and older - £5 for 30 minute slot.

29 July, 5,12,19 and 26 August, 10.00 until 13.00

Take pArt Pottery Workshop Be inspired by the natural environment around you and create your own masterpiece.

Followed by a delicious cream tea at the Visitor Centre. (Cost £5)

Suitable for adults and children 5yrs and older (cost £5)

July 30, 6,13 20 and 27 August, 10.00 until 15.00

Take pArt Felt Workship Design and make your own felt picture. Suitable for adults and children 5yrs and older (cost £5)

The National Park Visitor Centre aka The Mountain Centre

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