Local Beacon Issue 74 October 2015 by Cariads Local Ltd

The community magazine for Brecon and surrounding villages

October 2015 • Issue 74

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Hello Welcome to our October issue where we’ve now officially entered Autumn. I adore the changing seasons, the nights drawing in, the fantastic colours that change all around us, I even like the rain providing I’m tucked up indoors with the wood burner in it’s full glory.

The community magazine encouraging local residents to use what’s on their doorstep

For the town of Brecon and the surrounding villages

This issue we showcase Christmas. Unlike some local shops, we’ve held off until now! It’s time to think about the seasonal party, be it a family gathering or works do! Turn to page 24 onwards for a bit of help.

Address: Goosepool Cottage Winforton Herefordshire HR3 6EB

Those who are organised will have the Christmas shopping already in their stride, others will just have it on their to do list. Each year all we ask is that you start the shopping locally. We are very lucky to have boutique shops, independent stores and organised events that bring local crafts to light. Get what you can locally, then anything you can’t, go further afield or on-line. Local shops need our support to keep the towns alive. Use them or lose them. Remember if they go, local jobs will also go … Turn to page 28.

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What’s On Listings Activity Ideas Days Out Articles Recipes Puzzles Competitions Useful and informative for parents with children aged 0 - 12 years Book Reviews

Competition: (Winner of September Competition: Jo Robinson – Davies, Groesffordd)

Some great events lined up for October and November, be sure to check out the various adverts and detailed what’s on section. Local businesses and organisations are using our publications, Wye Local and Local Beacon to advertise recruitment positions. Great for our readers. For more information tun to page 2. Lastly, we need nominations for our ‘Get to really know’ feature. Is there someone living in the area that you’d like us to interview. We especially like those with a bit of unique character, it makes our job that little be more fun! Please email or call Lynda with your suggestions and how we go about tracking them down! Enjoy, Lisa Marie Badham x (Photo: Lisa Marie and Cariad Badham)

For the chance to win Face painting for up to 8 children by Tasha at Rock Rose Events, please complete the word search on page 21 and send to us by 16th October 2015. The winner will be picked at random.

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CHRIS DAVIES MP

News from Chris Davies Your local MP

Hello from Westminster! It has been a very busy time in our area over the summer and I have had the pleasure of going here, there and everywhere visiting all parts of my constituency. My thanks to those who organised events that I attended including the Glasbury Duckrace, the Felindre Village Fete, the Talgarth Festival, Painscastle Fete and Llyswen and Boughrood Fete. My family and I had a great time and it is promising to see these events going from strength to strength, year on year. Part of the joy of attending these events is being able to post photos and updates on my website (www.chrisdavies.org.uk) and on Facebook. But all too often I run into trouble in doing so – because of the sluggish broadband speeds we receive here in Brecon and Radnorshire. I believe that it is unacceptable that we have connection speeds up to 12 times slower than in parts of London. This not only affects our businesses but also our home and social lives too. High speed broadband is essential for our catch-up TV services, our internet shopping and for our businesses to operate effectively – and is also one of the biggest issues in my mailbag. That was the point I put to Ed Vaizey, the Minster responsible for broadband rollout around the country, in a recent debate. Remembering his visit to Brecon in February, the Minister responded that he wanted to see the whole of our region connected as soon as possible.

Surgery times and other contact details will be published very shortly. In the meantime, if you have any issues you would like to discuss please contact me by way of:

6 Market Street Builth Wells Powys, LD2 3AG

Tel: 01982 559180 email: chris.davies.mp@parliament.uk

Peter Evans Independent Funeral Director

So now is the time to continue pushing for better broadband in our area and I can assure you that I will be tireless in my pursuit of achieving higher speeds for all my constituents.That is where I need your help. I want to hear from you on your own experience of broadband speeds and I encourage you to get in touch and share your views with me. I then want to take each case to the Minister to make him see firsthand how many of us are affected by this issue.

Serving Brecon, Crickhowell and the Usk Valley

That’s it for now, I do hope to hear from you soon on this or any other issue.You can contact me at:

Telephone:

chris.davies.mp@parliament.uk or phone 01982 559180; or if you see me out and about do stop and say hello!

Brookfield, Groesffordd, Brecon

(01874) 665608 (07831) 882699

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

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Local Talent: Caroley Bergman

On leaving school, Caroley worked for 8 years In various London photographic studios, mainly fashion and advertising, before returning to college to study Mural Design at Chelsea School of Art, where she developed an interest in Stained Glass. Caroley moved to Wales with the family in 1977. She Became involved with Llandovery Theatre, designing posters, stage sets and painting the Medieval Mural in the Foyer. Later, in 2000 creating the Stained Glass Memorial Window for ‘ The Anne Marie Griffiths Gallery ‘ there. In 1987 Caroley started Yn Y Wlad Stained Glass and has completed numerous domestic commissions, her first commission being a window for The Drovers Restaurant in Llandovery, an internal skylight for the Victorian Gothic Hotel Bontduu Hall near Dolgellau,another skylight of 14, 7 foot long panels and two windows for the owners private residence. “My favourite commission for them was the 200 sq. ft. Painted Mural ‘Rupert The Bear’ for their children’s nursery. This depicted every character in the books and included Harlech Castle in the background.(Both these establishments have now reverted to private residences.) I have also created a 6ft. Two light Memorial window for Llangunnor Church, near Carmarthen.” In 1991, Caroley was selected by The Mail on Sunday to exhibit paintings (encaustic) with the at the 6th

International Contemporary Art Fair ‘Art London 91’ , to celebrate the Fall of Berlin Wall. Caroley has exhibited extensively at Design Shows and various Galleries in Wales and London and other areas, with work being shown on S4C Current Affairs program ‘Heno’ and in Stained Glass Source book. The Wales Craft Council purchased items of her copper foiled work to present to their Patron, the Princess of Wales. Caroley didn’t set out to be a teacher, but is passionate about people having the opportunity to be creative and she has been running workshops since being approached in 1991 to give workshops for Disadvantaged People, for Vales Community Business in Rhondda. This led to working with The Arts Factory in Ferndale for 12 years and Arts Care/Gofal Celf, in Carmarthen and evening classes for Coleg Powys. Her most recent residency being working with the pupils of Penmaes School Brecon, creating their Diamond Jubilee Window, from their own designs, and the Renovation of the St. John window project, at Brecon Cathedral, last year. Caroley works in all areas of stained glass, traditional methods of leading, copper foil, kiln fired painting and silver staining, acid etching and fused glass. She is inspired by pretty much everything around her; colour, light and movement and she works in many styles.

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New in Town Name of the business? Rock Rose Events. Where are you based or in which area do you work? I am based halfway between Brecon and Builth, so enjoy total flexibility in terms of the area that I cover. The events that I have run so far have been mostly in Brecon. Why Brecon? I coach badminton in Brecon so I know and am known by a lot of the children and parents in the area. Why did you decide to open this shop/ business? Having worked as a sports coach for the last two years, I have realised that one of the most rewarding things in life is smiles. And there are not many things that bring more joy than children’s parties! My aim is to make sure that those children’s parties run as smoothly and stress-free as possible, so come armed with a plan, numerous games and the intention of letting imaginations run free. What are some of challenges you encountered? At the moment the business is very small, so corresponding challenges have (thankfully!) also been very small. It has been a case of working out which princess dress to buy and how to face-paint dragons. These are trying times!

birthday child, the entertainment is on me! I run a two hour party with games woven into one big, all-encompassing story in which every guest plays a part. I also provide going home gifts on request. That way, everyone goes home with a smile on their face, a new adventure to their names, and a small something to remember it all by. Any advice to new businesses in this area? Do what you love, and just go for it.

What do you wish you had known before you started? That advertising was going to be a hugely important part of setting up, that Facebook and Instagram are vital to gaining and maintaining interest, and all of the words to Let It Go. Is this the first business you have launched? It is! What type of education or experience helped you to open/run/manage this business? I am a qualified badminton coach and fully CRB/DBS checked, so am very used to making sure that large groups of children have fun in a safe, controlled environment. Describe a typical day in your business: The type of outfit pulled on in the morning depends on whether the day’s theme is pirates, princesses and knights, a teddy bear’s picnic, a safari, or a custom theme chosen by the family. Decked out in a princess dress or with fabulously fluffy ears, I make my way to the venue. Armed with props and a present for the

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Going the Extra Mile!!! With over thirty three years experience in the travel industry Helen Bruce is proving to be a LOCAL gem with her Personal Travel Advisor Business. Supported by the Co-operative Travel Group and Thomas Cook holidays, whose business acumen has been widely acclaimed, giving total protection with ABTA and ATOL bonding you can be assured of a secure and financially protected holiday. In these uncertain times, with conflicting travel advice, safety of destinations and protection if things go wrong can be very confusing! Helen offers all the necessary expertise WITHOUT ANY HIDDEN CHARGES OR CONSULTANCY FEES. For many, after spending hours on the internet, one is not extremely sure the best deal has been achieved but more importantly that the supplier is offering security and complete protection. If you are weary of call centres and lack of a knowledgeable human being to share your needs and ideas then a phone call to Helen will help you to

reduce the stress and replace this with tremendous knowledge and humour! Helen offers opportunities for free upgrades, executive lounges and airport taxis. Special attention is given to those with special needs and disabilities and assistance is readily available throughout your journey door to door. Most importantly a booking with Helen gives you a 24/7 helpline to a human being with excellent support and security throughout your holiday. She can also provide the appropriate level of Travel Insurance as she is fully trained having passed all the statutory examinations now a requirement for anyone making this provision. With the world presenting a very uncertain picture at present, safety, security and support are paramount in planning a well-earned holiday. Using modern technology but with old-fashioned values and courtesy Helen will make you feel what you are. Very special!

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Dominic Davies Electrical Contractor

All aspects of electrical work under taken

OCTOBER

Tips for Gardeners Flower Garden 2Plant spring flowering bulbs.

2 Replace summer bedding as it comes to the end with winter bedding. 2 Plant trees and shrubs.

Domestic & Commercial Fire Alar ms & Data Installation

Kitchen Garden 2 Finish picking apples and pears only store undamaged fruit. 2Sow overwintering onions and garlic.

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2Plant spring cabbage plants. Greenhouse 2 Remove greenhouse shading and install bubble insulation.

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2 Plant early spring bulbs in pots. 2Bring in tender plants to overwinter. The Lawn 2 Apply autumn lawn feed.

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2 Keep removing dead leaves from the lawn. 2Lay new lawns with turf.

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General Advice 2 Plant up prepared hyacinths for Christmas flowering. 2 Make sure planted pots are raised off the ground to aid drainage. Pond

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2 As the fish get less active start feeding with a wheatgerm feed. 2 Give a final, light thinning of oxygenating plants.

CAT FEEDING – Your cat stays at your home where it has its home comforts.

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Cuprum Ltd Computer repairs New Computers and Laptops All computer supplies and parts 13 Ship Street Brecon 01874 611877 www.cuprum.co.uk

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Would you be a DIY seller to get a cheaper flat-fee?

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL ADVICE

Rocketing property prices in some parts of the UK are pushing thousands of homeowners to sell through cheap online estate agents. Traditional High Street agents charge sellers a percentage of the sale price of their property — so the more your home is worth, the higher your fee. A typical fee is around 1.5 per cent plus VAT — but can be as high as 3.5 per cent. That means on a home worth £150,000 the estate agency fee can be up to £6,300. Online estate agents, meanwhile, charge a flat fee that can be as low as £395 including VAT, regardless of whether your home is worth £100,000 or £1 million.

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Industry experts estimate that 4 per cent of all homes are now sold through an online agent annually — around 48,000 — and predict that internet firms could handle up to 50 per cent of all sales by 2020. Once you register with a firm online, it will get in touch to arrange for an agent to visit and value your home. Then someone will take photos, measurements for a floorplan and write the advert, which you will be sent to approve. You will then be given a ‘for sale’ board. The advert will be posted on property websites such as Rightmove.The internet agent will field any inquiries and organise viewings. Buyers can make an offer by calling or emailing the agent, which will negotiate the deal if you agree to it. In a rural area such as the Brecon Beacons it will be interesting to see if the online agents gain any traction. Either way it’s interesting to see how the internet is revolutionising another high-street industry.

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Marking its 10th Anniversary!

Passion’ with Brecon Baroque and the cathedral choirs; and the Brecon Baroque Festival Orchestra performs music by Bach, Telemann and Pisendel to round off the festival. In between, Rachel also performs Bach’s ‘Art of Fugue’ with Brecon Baroque, and James Johnstone and John Butt are other high-profile visitors – the former plays organ music by Bach and his competitors for the job of Cantor at St Thomas’ Church in Leipzig, while the latter takes to the stage with Alison McGillivray in a programme of music for cello and keyboard including Bach’s Well Tempered Clavier.

Rachel Podger’s Brecon Baroque Festival marks its 10th anniversary with an exploration of Leipzig and the musicians who worked and visited there in the 18th century. Podger herself takes charge of the opening and closing concerts: Brecon Cathedral starts off proceedings with a performance of J S Bach’s ‘St John

The music doesn’t stop during the daytimes in Brecon, though – at the Muse on Glamorgan Street, visitors can drop by to experience performances, family-friendly arts and crafts activities, and refreshments in a recreation of Leipzig’s ‘Café Zimmermann’, a popular meeting-place in Bach’s time and the venue for the performances of many of his secular cantatas. Other events include dance workshops and tours of the historical buildings of Brecon. Brecon Baroque Festival takes place 23rd - 26th October. www.breconbaroquefestival.com.

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Party game ideas for Halloween! Halloween shouldn’t be scarily expensive. If you are looking for some cheap thrills, or for your bonfire night party, here are five low-cost or free games that are guaranteed to go down a scream.

The chocolate game -You need: A big bar of chocolate, a scarf, some gloves or mittens (the bulkier the better), a hat, a knife and fork, a dice - and, ideally, lots of people. Get everyone standing around the table, and put the unwrapped bar of chocolate on a plate. Everyone takes a turn rolling the dice, and when someone gets a six, they have to sit down, put on all the gear and then try to cut off a piece of the chocolate with the knife and fork. If they manage it, they can pick up the piece with their fingers and scoff it (for hygiene reasons, it’s probably best not to eat it with the knife and fork). But while they are putting on the hat, gloves and scarf, everyone else is rolling the dice, and as soon as someone else gets a six, the first person has to stop immediately and let the other person sit down and put on the clobber

... and so on. It’s best played fast and frantic, with lots of people. The game ends when the last piece of chocolate has been munched. Apple bobbing - You need: A big bowl, water, apples. Fill up a bowl with water and chuck in several apples. Everyone takes turns to see how many apples they can remove in one minute using just their mouth/teeth. Removing the stalks makes it harder! Perhaps best not played with people who have streaming colds ... The flour game - You need: A bag of flour, a bowl, a knife, a plastic disc (a Connect 4 counter works really well), and a chopping board or plate. Warning: this is a messy one. Tightly pack the flour into the bowl, then put the chopping board or plate on top, turn the whole lot over, and gently lift off the bowl. With luck, you’ll have a flour ‘sandcastle’ standing on the chopping board. Then put the plastic disc on top. Using the knife, people then take turns removing a small slice. Eventually your flour

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sandcastle will collapse. The person who causes this to happen must then remove the disc from the floury rubble using just their teeth. Some people use chocolate or a sweet instead of a plastic disc, though this can mean there is too much of an incentive to take a wrecking-ball approach ... The chocolate balls and chopsticks game - You need: Two small bowls, some chopsticks and some small, foil-wrapped chocolate balls or sweets. Put all the balls/sweets in one bowl. Each player then has one minute to transport as many as they can from one bowl to another, using just the chopsticks (if you can manage more than 20 in a minute, you’re doing well). Pin the wart on the witch’s nose - You need: A big piece of paper or card, a crayon or pen, a drawing pin, a scarf and some small stickers. This is basically a Halloween version of pin the tail on the donkey. Draw a big picture of a witch and pin it up on the wall. Each player in turn is blindfolded, spun around and led to the picture. They are then handed a sticker ... Closest to the nose wins.

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ROOFING THE ORIGINAL PERRY FAMILY trading as:

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Get to really know... Andrew Wakley

Andrew was born in Cardiff in 1942. He went to school in Worcester then trained as an engineer including nearly two years in the steelworks in Ebbw Vale and Llanwern. He later took over “Books Maps & Prints” in the Struet, Brecon, with his late wife, Wimke. He is now more than halfway through his challenge of “Walking to help fight Cancer” by climbing 138 Welsh mountains to raise money for cancer charities through his Just Giving webpage. Place of birth? Cardiff. Where do you live now? Brecon. Occupation? Civil Engineer, Maths Teacher, Book Shop owner, now retired. Children? Brian and Eric, (identical twins) and Julie. What was your favourite childhood television programme? Bill and Ben the Flowerpot Men!

Which bad habits drive you crazy? Not crossing out clues in crossword puzzles when done! Do you believe in the afterlife? I would like to, but I don’t know. What book would you recommend to others? Hemingway’s “The Old Man and the Sea”. List one thing you wish you could change about yourself: I would like to be a morning person.

Are you a collector of anything? Glass.

If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go? Machu Pichu.

If you could be any animal, what would you be and why? A raven so I could fly over the hills.

Name one regret you have: Not learning to fly an aeroplane.

If you could have any superpower, what would it be? Eliminate cancer and other illnesses.

Name one thing you miss about being a kid: Boundless energy.

What do you usually think about right before falling asleep? Tomorrow or what happened today.

Name one thing you love about being an adult: Being able to make your own decisions.

Do you believe in ghosts? Yes I think so, because I have friends who say they have seen one. Two lessons life has taught you? Value your family and friends. Don’t put things off – life is short. What makes you grumpy? Politicians stating the obvious and claiming it’s a new idea. Litter.

What’s your favourite song of all time? Hey Jude. What’s your favourite thing to do on a Saturday night? Eat with friends. What’s your favourite thing to do on a Sunday afternoon? Walk, cycle or play golf. What would be your dream job? Surgeon.

Teenage crush? Where do we start? Brigitte Bardot, Sophia Loren, Audrey Hepburn or Gina Lollobrigida?

If you HAD to change your name, what would you change it to? David Griffiths.

You’re given one million pounds, what do you spend it on? Mainly family.

What have you done today to make you feel proud? Planned to raise money for cancer charities.

Have any bad habits? Going to bed too late. Too much wine.

Sum yourself up in five words: Family, walking, golfing, bridge and rotary.

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Pinnacle Essence Baroque Festival Andrew Wakley Sharon’s Bodywork Rock Rose Events Caroley Bergman Beacons Cleaning Helen Bruce Patricia Douse Landscapes Calendar For the chance to WIN this month’s prize (see page 1), please complete the word search, fill in your details below and send to Local Beacon by 16th October 2015.

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Truck Load Truck and Trailer Load Tractor and Trailer Load Kindling by the bag

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We take orders and deliver 7 days a week so no reason to run out of logs! We deliver 7 days a week to Brecon, Llangorse, Clyro, Hay, Clifford, Talgarth, Bronllys, and Glasbury on Wye, Llyswen, Boughrood and Erwood. Delivery is free of charge within a 10 mile radius of our Velindre base - please ask about our very reasonable delivery charges further afield.

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Protecting wildlife for the future

Wild in October

The “Beefsteak fungus” shown is edible and also is has an unusual economic value as its attack on oak makes the wood a darker, richer colour and hence more valuable as “brown oak” for the furniture industry. Fungi are an important and largely hidden part of the ecosystem and many plants, particularly Orchids, depend on their presence to thrive. They are more abundant than we realise as the toadstool or bracket we see is just a small part of the larger organism living underground or in rotting wood.

Beefsteak fungus Fistulina hepatica I apologise for the gruesome looking picture but this is just one of the more unusual things that you might see if you attend the Brecknock Wildlife Trust ‘Fungal Foray’ later this month. David Mitchell, who will lead the walk, found this delicacy on the 2013 foray as well as plenty of other toadstools and other fungi.

The Fungal Foray is on Saturday 24th at BWT Pwlly-Wrach nature reserve, Talgarth. Meet in Talgarth car park so that we can travel to the nature reserve together due to limited parking. Cost £3 per adult, suitable for all ages. The walk starts at 2pm. John Crellin.

green fingers landscape professional landscaping service All aspects of hard and soft landscaping from groundworks to finished highly detailed work. Including drives, walling, patios, lawns, fencing, water features, planting, drainage. Quality of workmanship, attention to detail and customer satisfaction are paramount.

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Bishop’s Meadow Restaurant

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The Whitehouse Country Inn Sennybridge

Tel: 01874 636 396 Fax: 01874 636 680 You can be assured a warm welcome at The White House Country Inn.

Our car park can accommodate coaches. During your stay, why not sample some

of the local produce? The dining conservatory can seat 50 guests, with additional seating available in the bar area.

If the weather is fine you may also choose to enjoy a drink while taking in the sights, sounds and fresh air of the Usk Valley from our beer garden. The bar area is spacious and tastefully furnished, and our

friendly staff will be more than happy to answer any queries you may have. Should you decide to stay a little longer, we can accommodate up to 18 residents at a time.

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Support this vital local service!

Kitty Keane’s Vintage

Kitty Keane’s Vintage on St. Marys Street, Brecon is holding a Meet the Producer event on Friday 13th November, with late night opening until 7pm. Kitty Keane’s Vintage stock a wide range of handmade products by talented people from surrounding areas who will be on hand to discuss their products. They also have many vintage items and unique pieces of furniture available. Gift vouchers for Grand Illusions Vintage Paint courses will be on sale offering an alternative gift experience.

“ An independent organisation providing advice that is free, confidential and impartial.” In the spirit of Christmas, Kitty Keane’s Vintage are donating 10% of the value of all sales taken on

Furniture Painting Courses Available

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the13th to support Brecon Advice Centre. Brecon Advice Centre is an independent organisation providing advice that is free, confidential and impartial. It is available for everyone regardless of their race, gender, sexuality, disability, religion, age or marital status. The centre needs to raise £30,000 each year to keep their Castle Street office open. So why not let your Christmas shopping express the sentiment of the season and support this vital local service!

CLAY SHOOTING

Woodland Park, Brecon www.wpshoot.co.uk EXPERT TUITION novice to experienced shooters PRACTICE 100-clay automatic layout

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Excellent selection of quality walking boots and shoes by Scarpa of Italy. HI Viz and reflective cycling clothing, Helmets and bike lights to keep you safe during the winter months ahead.

For more information about ordering a voucher or booking a session, please call Gill at 01874 623 602

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Perhaps Pinnacle Essence can help Who do you know who has just redecorated a room in their house and needs a finishing touch? Who do you know who is particular about their home accessories and has to have them ‘just so’? Who do you know who loves finding quirky items to become features displayed in their home?

Perhaps Pinnacle Essence can help? Established in 2013, this small handcrafting business has grown steadily over the last 20 months. Initially focusing on made-to-order fabric memory boards, bunting and quilling, Sarah has expanded the range of home décor accents to include and specialise in bespoke lampshades. Sarah, who is the designer, creator, administrator, marketer and everything else behind the scenes, started Pinnacle Essence to fulfil her love of crafting, and has relished learning new skills to add more creations to her range. With a background in photography, Sarah is also well placed to offer Photographic Business Services to other local business, as well as capture

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

Bespoke, Elegant, Stylish designs, just for you. Specialising in lampshades, fabric memory boards, quilled creations and fine art photography. Pinnacle Essence are at Brecon Craft Fair on 17th October, 21st November & 5th December

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Treating clients with respect & their wellbeing foremost... In 2002 Sharon qualified in Swedish Massage at the Mid Kent College in Rochester, Kent. The successful results she had with clients inspired her to learn more and the following year Sharon qualified in Spor ts Event Massage and Reflexology. Continued training over the years has given Sharon a wealth of information and techniques; each instructor teaches in different ways and shares a wealth of experience. Sharon has been privileged to train with the amazing Jane Johnson, London School of Massage, and also Damien Pritchard with Teach Therapy. “Donna Baldwin of The Retreat Brecon and I spent a day in London at a dissection day. Looking at the inside of the body was a revelation and changed our views on how we execute certain techniques on different muscles.”

After experiencing Thai Yoga Massage, Sharon attained a Diploma in Thai Yoga Massage at the Cheltenham School of Yoga, and attended further training in London with Master Trainer, Kira Balaskas who founded the School of Thai Yoga Massage in London in 1993, and the awesome Bob Haddad who teaches workshops internationally. In March this year Donna Baldwin of The Retreat Brecon, Rob Baldwin of Rob’s No Worries Yoga and Sharon’s Bodywork Clinic, joined together and moved into new premises in St Mary’s Street, forming The Wellbeing Centre, Brecon. “We each have the same aim and ethos, and that is to treat our clients with respect and understanding, and with their wellbeing foremost.”

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Theatr Brycheiniog

Saturday October 17th at 7.30pm

SOMETHING DIFFERENT!

TWO AWARD WINNING CHOIRS WITH CONTRASTING STYLES SYNERGY – first time in Brecon

Neither a male voice choir nor a barbershop chorus from Abergavenny and winners of the Cornwall International Choral Festival in 2011 & 2013.

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Join us for an evening of music and entertainment with the choirs and their soloists Tickets available from Theatr Brycheiniog Box Office 01874 611622 or on line at www.brycheiniog.co.uk Tickets £12 concession £10

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Jokes P.F.S. BRECON of the month REPAIRS & SPARES SHOP, WORKSHOP COLLECTION & DELIVERY SERVICE, NEW & USED GARDEN MACHINERY & PETROL MOWERS AND QUAD BIKES AVAILABLE EXCELLENT AFTER SALES SERVICE

by father & son (Colan & James Badham) A husband and wife were driving through Swansea. As they approached Pontarddulais they started arguing about the pronunciation of the town.They argued back and forth, then they stopped for lunch. At the counter, the husband asked the blonde waitress, “Before we order, could you please settle an argument for us? Would you please pronounce where we are very slowly?” She leaned over the counter and said, “Burrr-gerrr Kiiing.” Instead of “the John,” I call my toilet “the Jim.” That way it sounds better when I say I go to the Jim first thing every morning.

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Beacons Cleaning Services

Beacons Cleaning Services was set up by Alison & Carl in mid 2009, It was set up because they wanted to start out in business on their own. They cover an area of 15 miles of Brecon and their primary customers are private homes and holiday lets.

Commercial & Domestic Cleaning Service The services we offer are: Cleaning Caretaking Key Holding Laundry Service Basic DIY & Maintenance Offices Holiday lets Private homes New Builds

When was the business started? The business was set up in 2009. What made you setup the business? We decided that we wanted to start a business of our own. Where are you based? Talybont-On-Usk. Do you have ambitions to move or grow bigger? Yes we want to expand and possibly go into other areas of cleaning such as opening a dedicated laundry.

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How many staff do you employ? Currently 3 but as we expand this year, we will be looking for more. Two lessons having your own business has taught you? Punctuality and reliability are two of the most important features a business like ours must offer. What is your ideal job/ client? We don’t have an ideal job, each client has individual requirements and differ from each other. What has been the biggest help to building your business up? Our biggest help to success has been Local Beacon Magazine and word of mouth from current clients. List one thing you wish you could change about your business: There is nothing I would change as its all moving in the right direction. List five goals on your life’s to-do list: 1. Take grandkids to Disneyland, 2. Retire by 50, 3. Have enough staff to take a back seat in the business and concentrate on the administration side of things, 4. Be able to take annual or 6 monthly holidays abroad, 5. Own a property with a large outdoor area for the dogs to run freely & grandkids to play safely. What would be your dream job? Carl - My dream job would be testing off-road vehicles. Alison - My dream job would be PA to a celebrity. Is there anything else you’d like people to know about you and your business? As well as cleaning private

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homes, offices & holiday lets, we also offer a maintenance & decorating service which has been a great success. What do you know now that you wish you knew before starting your business? Some people will take advantage of naivety, so get smart quickly! Sum your business up in five words: Prosperous, Flexible, Rewarding, Growing, Helpful. Here is a comment from a current client... “We have been using Beacons Cleaning Services for over 4 years to clean our large farmhouse. They have always been totally reliable and diligent. What is just as important for us is that they are flexible and will put themselves out to help us whenever we have a problem or an issue. Despite our farmhouse being quite remote, they are always prepared to make the journey in an emergency.”

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Recipe: Pulled Pork Lasagne

Recipe from The Bridge Inn, Michaelchurch

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Mike Luxton Electrician PAT Testing Installation & Repairs

Time passes in Brecon

Part P Registered Elecsa Registered No electrical job too small

Have you noticed the clock in the Market Hall in Brecon? It is over the doorway as you enter the Market Hall.There is another clock face on the other side of the wall inside the Hall itself. The clock was made by John Hando, Brecon to commemorate Colonel John Morgan who was created High Sheriff of Breconshire in 1898.

3 The Paddocks, Newgate Street, Llanfaes, Brecon LD3 8DJ Tel: 01874 611794 Mob: 07802 711670 Email: mikeluxton1@tiscali.co.uk

John Hando was born in Newport, Monmouthshire in 1854, and was working there as an apprentice upholsterer in 1871. During the next ten years he changed profession to watchmaker, moved to Brecon and in 1880 married Elizabeth Eaton.They lived in the Postern and in 1883 had a son Arthur John. Twenty years later in 1901, John and Elizabeth were living at 18 High Street – the property now occupied by Santander. The family was still there in 1911 by which time John described himself as ‘Managing Director Jewellery Business’. John was obviously respected as a watch and clock repairer in the town. In 1913 he was commissioned to repair the clock on the Guild Hall for which he was paid £21 (over £2,000 at 2015 prices). John died in 1919 but his clocks and watches remain as a testament to his work over one hundred years ago. There are at least five ways of telling the time in Brecon town centre. Can you list them? Answer next month. www.blfhs.co.uk

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BRECON Poets:

PATRICIA DOUSE

This poem is based upon events that actually happened in Trinidad, from whence Patricia, now living in Libanus, originated.

CHACACHACARE Here, down the islands, now deserted, where US marines have come and gone; Likewise that millionaire who sought to launch a glitzy gaming house; on fields Where enchained Africans cropped cotton once; where piteous lepers sometime Paced, she walks in flowing white. Each wraithlike dusk, it’s said, she holds A shining lantern, swaying as she strolls. She had made solemn vows, wedded In faith to God the Son, an inward consecration to ideals transcending time. And yet she loved, oh how she loved, love of the very human kind, hard loins On virgin limbs, entangled flesh that must engender flesh anew. Perhaps it was A fisherman, conceivably a mariner, perchance a priest: now none shall know Her tale, save that, in shame, she either hanged herself upon the holy alter, blood On blessed blood, or else she flung herself into the surging tide, at one again with Her first, true, untainted love, an oscillating gleam of passion on a pristine shore. Contributions from local poets are invited. These should be no more than 24 lines in length and accompanied by two or three succinct sentences about the poet. They should please be emailed to breconpoets@yahoo.com and not directly to the Local Beacon.

Dave Thomas Brecon Town Council are once again starting to organise The Annual Act of Remembrance which will be held on Sunday 8th November, 2015 at 10.30hrs at St. Mary’s Parish Church followed by a service at the Cathedral at 11.30hrs. There will also a short service at St Mary’s Church on 11th November 2015 at 11.00 a.m. ALL WELCOME. If you have any questions please contact The Town Clerk Mrs. Fiona Williams on Brecon 01874 622884 mornings only or email brecon.guildhall@btinternet.com. If you would like to order a wreath please contact Mr. John McFall British Legion Poppy Appeal Organiser on 0781 147 4801.

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What’s on: during the week MONDAY Badminton: 10am - 12noon. Brecon Leisure Centre. Friendly group. (term-time only). All ages & abilities welcome. Equipment provided. £2.50 per session. Contact Gen Tyler 01874 690460. Sewing Group: 1 – 3pm. Llanddew Village Hall. An informal group meeting each week for a chat and cup of tea while sewing.

Brecon Rotary Club: 7.30pm. The Castle Hotel, Brecon. New members welcome. Contact 01874 636390. Brecon Bellringers: 7.30 - 9pm. Brecon Cathedral (1st & 3rd), St Mary’s Church (2nd & 4th). Come and see what we do and have a go. All welcome. Contact Paul Johnson 01874 658670. TUESDAY

2nd Rainbows (girls aged 5-7): (Term time only). 5.30 - 6.30pm. www.girlguiding.org.uk.

Crick Howlers: 10am. The Parish Hall, Church Lane, Crickhowell. The Crick Howlers are a natural voice group led by Helen Vincent, where all songs are taught by ear so you don’t need to be able to read music. Contact 01873 832795.

Brownies: 6 – 7.30pm. Age 7 to 10. www.girlguiding.org.uk/brownies.

Story Time: 11 – 11.30am. Brecon Library. Free & all ages welcome.

Brecon Athletics Club: 6 – 8pm. Brecon Leisure Centre. Contact Kath Crane 01874 623677.

Rob’s No Worries Yoga – “Stretch & Release”: 12noon – 1pm at The Well-Being Centre, St Mary’s St. Brecon. £5 or £25 for a 6 week course. Contact 01874 625358.

Playford Style Dancing (English Country Dancing): 2.30 – 4pm.The Subud Hall, Nr Watton Villa, Brecon. Contact Peter Brock 01874 622889.

Take pART – Veronica Gibson teaches painting: 6 – 8pm. Unit 28 Ffrwdgrech Industrial Estate, Brecon. Contact 01874 610643 / 610825. Brecon Bridge Club: 6.45pm.Brecon Rugby Club, Watton, Brecon. New members and visitors are always welcome. Contact Chris Forbes 01874 622158. Wolfpack Freestyle Kickboxing Club: 7 - 8pm. Harley’s Bar, Brecon. Suitable for adults & children aged 6+. £2.50 per lesson (1st lesson free). Contact 07739 474327. Alive & Kickin’ Community Choir: 7 – 9pm.The Old Museum, Brecon. Everyone aged 10+ who wants to sing is most welcome. £5 per session. Don’t worry about needing any past singing experience. Contact Tanya Walker 07723 016837.

Rob’s No Worries Yoga – “Stretch & Release”: 1.30 – 3pm. £7 or £35 for a six week course.The Well-Being Centre, St Mary’s St. Brecon. Contact 01874 625358.

Brownies: 5.45 – 7.15pm. Age 7 to 10. www.girlguiding.org.uk/brownies. Samba Brecon: 6 – 8pm. A lively, friendly community percussion band who play Afro-Brazilian rhythms. New members are always welcome. No previous experience needed. 1st taster session is free. £4 per session. Contact Glenn 07971 398727 / Catherine 01874 625422. Slimming World: 6.30pm. Bishop Bevan Hall, Lion St., Brecon. Contact Joan 01873 812053. Gwernyfed Hockey Club – Training: 7 – 8pm Brecon Leisure Centre’s Astro. All abilities welcome. Contact Nicola Drew 07812 691345. Scottish Dancing: 7 – 9.30pm. Subud Hall, nr.Watton Villa, Brecon. Beginners welcome. Contact Peter Brock 01874 622889. Brecon Youth Club: (Term time) 7 – 9.30pm. BreconYouth Ctr., Cradoc Rd., Brecon. Activities: Arts & crafts, cookery,pool,dance,air hockey,darts, music room, IT suite. Age Group: 11 – 25. Contact Rhodri Jones 01874 622658.

Free help with NHS hearingaids: (1st Tuesday of the month) 2 – 4pm. St Mary’s, Brecon. Contact 02920 333034.

Shukokan Karate: 7.15 – 8pm beginners, 8 – 9pm intermediates, 9 – 10pm seniors & adults. Brecon Leisure Centre. Contact Paul Jones 01874 623677.

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 Basketball Club: 8 – 9pm. Brecon Leisure Centre. Contact Roger Norris 01874 623677.

Table Tennis Social Club: 7.30pm. Trallong Church Hall. Beginners, enthusiasts & veterans welcome. Contact Trevor Lee 01874 638995.

WEDNESDAY Brecon Tennis Club: 5.30 – 7.30pm at Brecon Leisure Centre. AberhondduAngels (A youngWI Free to members, £2 to nongroup): (First Weds of the month) members. All levels welcome. WI Office, Lion St., Brecon. Charity Cash Bingo: 7.30pm. Please mention the LocalBryan Beacon when responding to adverts Follow on Facebook for updates. Contact 07817 002318. The Gremlin Hotel, Brecon. - 43 -

What’s on: during the week Stitch Together: (Every 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month): 10am – 5pm. The Muse, Brecon. Everyone welcome. A Community Sewing group – knitting, dressmaking, crocheting, up cycling material, sharing ideas, conversation, tea, coffee & cake as well as a chance to sew, knit & chat in a friendly environment. Contact Charlie 07967343619. Trallong Art and Craft Group: (Every 2nd & 4th Wednesday each month) 10.30am – 12.30pm. Trallong Hall. A quiet, light space to paint, sew, or whatever you enjoy. All welcome. Please bring your own materials. Free taster session. Contact Joy 01874 636125. Visual Impairment Breconshire: (Every 2nd & 4th Weds in the month) 1.30 – 3.30pm. Watton Presbyterian Schoolroom. Contact 01874 624949. “Looking Good in the Walled Garden” – A Walk around the Walled Garden: 2pm & 3pm. The Walled Garden,Treberfydd. A walk to see & discuss what is looking good & what we are doing next, followed by tea & cake. No need to book. Contact 01874 730169. The Mothers Union: (1st Weds in the month) 2pm. The Diocesan Centre, Cathedral Close, Brecon. New members welcome. Although called a “Mothers Union” you do not have to be a mother to join; single, married or divorced, all are welcome. Contact 01874 636390. 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. First training session free. All abilities welcome. Contact Margaret Nuttall, Coach 01597 840420.

Brecon Women in Business: (1st Wednesday of the month) 5.30pm at The George Hotel, Brecon. Contact Johanna 01874 625994 or Janet 01874 611467. Brecon Business Club: (2nd Wednesday of each month) 6pm. The Clarence Inn, Brecon. The meetings give opportunity to network with each other and “showcase” their businesses. Key note speakers are invited to share their expertise. Contact www.breconbusinessclub.org. Rob’s No Worries Yoga – “Stretch & Release”: 6 – 7.30pm. £7 or £35 for a six week course.The WellBeing Centre, St Mary’s Street, Brecon. Contact 01874 625358. Slimming World: 6.30pm. Glangrwyney Village Hall, Crickhowell Road. Contact Joan 01873 812053. The Alternative Business Club: (Alternate Weds) 7pm. The White House Inn, Sennybridge. Meet & chat with people who are like minded & interested in helping other people & their businesses by networking. 1st meeting is free, £5 each session after. Contact 01874 636986. Gwent & Powys Army Cadet Force: 7 – 9pm. The ACF Ctr, Conway St, Brecon. Ages 12 (Yr 8 High School) – 18yrs looking for a new exciting,fun & challenging activity. 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. www.armycadets.com. Aberhonddu Women’s Institute (1st Wednesday of the month): 7.30pm. Watton Church Schoolroom. A friendly group of ladies who have an interesting

programme planned for the current year. Contact 01874 623820. The Brecon Singers – Rehearsals: (Term time only). 7.30 – 9.30pm. Neuadd Goffa, Christ College Brecon. We are now rehearsing Rossini’s Petite Messe Solonnelle for our concert in St Mary’s Church, Brecon at 7.30pm on Saturday 7th November 2015. Join us if you love to sing and can commit to weekly rehearsals. Contact 01874 658332 or visit www.breconsingers.com. Rob’s No Worries Yoga – “Meditation”: 7.45 – 8.15pm. The Well-Being Centre, 1st Floor, Old Post Office, St Mary’s Street, Brecon. Contact 01874 625358. Brecon Racketeers (badminton): 8 – 10pm. Brecon Leisure Centre. Contact 01874 623677. THURSDAY Probus Club of Brecon: 10am. The Castle of Brecon Hotel. Brecon Breastfeeding Support – BIBs: 10am – 12pm. The Muse, Brecon. Brecon U3A: (Term time only) Morning session 10.30am. Afternoon sessions at 1.15pm & 2.30pm, each for 1 hour. Studio, Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon. Coffee available from 10am. Lectures on any one of a wide variety of topics. New members always welcome. Contact Jean Hosie 01874 610340. Rob’s No Worries Yoga – “Stretch & Release”: 12.30 – 1.30pm. £5 or £25 for a six week course. The Well-Being Centre, St Mary’s Street, Brecon. Contact 01874 625358. Slimming World: 5pm & 7pm. St David’s Hall, Bailihelig Road, Llanfaes, Brecon. Contact Shelley 01874 622846 / 07980 259638.

What’s on: during the week / month Football for Girls: 5.30 – 6.15pm (Years 1, 2, 3). 6.15 – 7pm (Years 4, 5, 6, 7) at Brecon Leisure Centre. Ages 5 – 12. Contact Anthony Thornley 07854 012841 / Jemma Alderson 07836 501925. Brownies: 5.30 – 7pm. Age 7 to 10. www.girlguiding.org.uk/brownies. Ladies Bowling: 6pm. (Until September). Brecon Bowling Club. No experience needed, all ages & abilities welcome, equipment is available. Flat soled shoes (no heel) must be worn. Lady Coaches, CRB checked. Adults £2. Contact Linda 07813 523579 / 01874 624126. Gwernyfed Ladies Rugby Training: 6pm (U15’s girls), 6.30pm (U18’s), 6.45 (Ladies). Gwernyfed Rugby Club, Talgarth. Fun, challenging & exciting. No experience is required. Delyth Thomas 07891 371458. Rob’s No Worries Yoga – “Stretch & Release”: 6.30 – 8pm. The Well-Being Centre, 1st Floor, Old Post Office, St Mary’s Street, Brecon. Contact 01874 625358. Brecon Youth Club: (Term time) 6.30 – 9pm Tuesday & Friday. BreconYouth Centre, Cradoc Road. Activities: Arts & crafts, cookery, pool, dance, air hockey, darts, music room, IT suite. Age Group: 11-25. Contact Rhodri Jones on 01874 622658. Short Mat Bowls: 7pm.Trallong Hall. Please come & join a small, friendly group playing Short Mat Bowls on an informal basis. Contact Alan Bloss 01874 636125. Wolfpack Freestyle Kickboxing Club: 7 - 8pm. Harley’s Bars, Bell Lane, Brecon. Suitable for adults & children aged 6+. £2.50 per lesson (1st lesson free). Contact 07739 474327. Club Night: 7.30pm. The Globe at Hay. Home to a rich variety

of groups & societies. Contact 01497 821762. Brecon & Glanusk Explorer Scouts: (Term time) 7.45 – 9pm. We provide scouting for 14 – 18 yrs, meeting either Crickhowell / Brecon (lifts are usually available). We are a friendly group. Newcomers welcome to come along.You can get a flavour of what we get up to by visiting our website www.breconexplorers.co.uk. FRIDAY

Brecon Country Market: 8.30am - 1.30pm. Brecon Market Hall. Everything we sell is home-made or home-produced, ranging from home-made cakes, savouries, bread and preserves to homeproduced vegetables, fruit, honey and eggs. Free tasting with a cup of coffee or tea on the first Friday of the month. Come and enjoy a cuppa and piece of cake absolutely FREE on production of this advert. Brecon Walking Group: 10am. Meeting point varies – use contact details below. Improve your health by walking regularly. Free local walks up to one hour long. Contact Martin Bevan (Walk Leader) 07791 620482 or e-mail: mpb. healthandfitness@hotmail.co.uk.

(no heel) must be worn. Coaches available, CRB checked. Adults £2, Juniors 60p. Contact Linda 07813 523579 or 01874 624126. Pub Quiz in support of the Brecon Volunteer Bureau: (Last Friday of the month). 7.30pm. The Three Horseshoes, Llanfaes. Entry fee £1 per person. All invited. Contact John Harries 01874 622874. SATURDAY Rob’s No Worries Yoga – “Stretch & Release”: 10 – 11.30am. £7 or £35 for a 6 week course.The WellBeing Centre, St Mary’s Street, Brecon. Contact 01874 625358. Rob’s No Worries Yoga – “Yoga for Pregnancy”: 12noon - 1pm. The Well-Being Centre, 1st Floor, Old Post Office, St Mary’s Street, Brecon. Contact 01874 625358. Breconshire Local & Family History Society – Assistance on Family History Research: (3rd Sat in the month) Mornings. Brecon Library. No appointments needed, just drop in for one-to-one advice. DURING THE MONTH Friday 2nd October

Art group for the over 60s’: 2 – 4pm.The Youth Centre, Cradoc Rd, Brecon. Any level or ability. Any medium. Professional tutor. Contact Geraldine White 01874 610415 or Eleanor Sherwood 01874 623937.

Beaufort Male Choir with Paul Nicholas, guitarist: 7pm. Clarence Hall, Crickhowell. Tickets £7. All proceeds to St David’s Hospice Care. Contact Webbs or the St David’s Hospice Care shop, Crickhowell, or Usk House Day Hospice 01874 611717.

Brecon Bouncers: 4.15 – 5.45pm. Brecon Leisure Centre.Trampoline activities. Contact Sue Goodhead 01874 623677.

Saturday 3rd October Brecon Beacons Food Festival: 10am – 5pm. The Market Hall, Brecon. See advert on page 41.

Social Bowling: 6pm. (present – September). Brecon Bowling Club. No experience needed. All ages, gender & abilities welcome, equipment available. Flat soled shoes

Abergavenny Light Opera Company presents:“Pack up your Troubles”- Hitz of the Blitz and WWI: 7.15pm. Borough Theatre, Abergavenny.Tickets £7 & £5.

What’s on: during the month Sunday 4th October Talgarth Rural Market: 10am – 1pm. Talgarth Town Hall. Contact 01874 713166. See advert on page 48. Sounding Bowl - The Poetry, the Music and the Image: 7.30pm. Llaneglwys Village Hall. The Sounding Bowl is a perennial favourite! Members will be reading a selection of their recent poetry, presented with images which inspired them, accompanied by music specially composed and performed by Cornelia Rahdes. Entrance £3 (children £1.50) to include light refreshments. Tuesday 6th October “Russian Art: from Icon to Avant Garde”- Brecknock Decorative & Fine Arts Society: 2.30pm. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon. Marina Vaizey writes that Russian art and culture were firmly rooted and sustained by the traditional icon, both in churches and domestic settings. Catherine the Great used art as propaganda; while 19th century Russia, much influenced by the West, saw an explosion in art, with its own styles and subjects, particularly its unique landscape. Some of the greatest early 20th century artists, from the painters Kandinsky and Malevich, to photographers such as Rodchenko, were great innovators who are still revered Annual Membership of Society £40. Visitors welcome: £7.50 per lecture. Contact Deborah Cogger 01874 625679 or visit www.bdfas.org.uk. Wednesday 7th October Breconshire Local & Family History Society - Llangynidr Mill Digs: 2 – 4pm. Brecon Library (Upstairs Room). For the past few years volunteers in Llangynidr have been digging around the village to uncover the old mills

in the area. Jan Bailey will tell us about how they have done the work and what they have found. Saturday 10th October Brecknock Farmers Market: 9.30am – 2pm. Brecon Market Hall. Contact 07805 375636.Visit www.brecknockfarmersmarket. co.uk. See advert on page 22. Brecknock Little Theatre presents - “Heritage”: 7.30pm. Llaneglwys Village Hall. A play about family relationships spanning the generations from teenagers to the over 60s. Entrance £3 (children £1.50) to include light refreshments. Sunday 11th October Apple & Cider Festival: The Old Railway Line Garden Centre,Three Cocks. Live music, tasters & special offers. Contact 01497 847055. See advert inside front cover. Monday 12th October Llangasty Retreat House Drop in Day: 10am – 4pm. Llangasty Retreat House, Brecon. An opportunity to pause for prayer and personal reflection. Tea / coffee provided, bring own lunch. Free entrance. Eucharist at noon. Contact 01874 658250 . Thursday 15th October

Brecon Business Club Charity Black Tie Ball: 7pm. The Officers’ Mess, Dering Lines, Brecon. Proceeds to Ty Hafan and Usk House with St David’s Hospice Care. Tickets £35 per head to include a welcome drink, wine at the table and meal. The band 4C will also be performing, an auction and a raffle! Contact Marian Mitchell, Mitchell Meredith 01874 622528. Flix in the Stix (Talgarth) presents: ‘Far from The Madding Crowd’: 7.30 for 8pm.Talgarth Town Hall. Pre film pizzas available at The Bakers’ Table (01874 711125 to book). Entrance to film £4, pizza and film £10. Early booking essential. Contact Bryan Craven 01874 713166. See advert on page 48. “Something Different”: 7.30pm. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon. Two award winning choirs with contrasting styles – Synergy and Cor Meibion Talgarth. Tickets £12, concessions £10. Contact Box Office 01874 611622. See advert on page 31. Tuesday 20th October Brecon Jazz Club presents: “Dixieland Café”: 8pm. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon.

Saturday 17th October

Jazz quintet (trombone, banjo, clarinet, bass, trumpet) with Tudor Thomas: Great swinging style of traditional jazz classics. £7 on the door. Contact Box office 01874 611622.

Nearly New Sale – Brecon Breast Feeding Support Group: 10am – 1pm. Bishop Bevan Hall, Brecon. Baby equipment, maternity clothes, children’s toys, raffle, information, tea, coffee and homemade cakes. Admission £1. See advert on page 42.

Demonstration evening - A taste of Autumn with Gareth Richards: 7pm.Trecastle Community Centre. Tickets £8 available beforehand or on the door - raising funds for St Davids Church, Llywel. Contact 01874 636692.

NPTC Group of Colleges – Open Evening: 5 – 7pm. Brecon Beacons Campus. Contact 0845 4086400. See advert on page 36.

Friday 23rd October

What’s on: during the month / next month The True Cost of Fashion Fairtrade Hay: 7pm at The Globe, @ Hay. Join us for a screening of ‘The True Cost of Fashion’. An eye opening look into the unethical state of the fashion industry. Tickets £7.50, includes glass of Fairtrade wine. Desert Island Discs: 7.30pm. Christ College, Brecon. With Castaway, The Hon Dame Shan Legge-Bourke, and live performances.Tickets £9 available from Usk House with St David’s Hospice Care 01874 611717. “St John Passion”: 7pm. Brecon Cathedral. The Brecon Baroque Orchestra is joined by a star-studded line-up of soloists and the Choirs of Brecon Cathedral (directed by Mark Duthie) in this breath-taking, dramatic and moving work. Tickets £20 (full price) & £18 (concessions). Available from Theatr Brycheiniog. Contact Box Office 01874 611622. Friday 23rd – Monday 26th October Rachel Podger’s Brecon Baroque Festival – 10th Anniversary – “Leipzig”. Various venues. Visit www.breconbaroquefestival.com. See advert and article on pages 14 and 15. Saturday 24th October Stained Glass Workshop: 10am – 4pm. The Tithe Barn, Brecon Cathedral. One or two day workshops (also held on 31st October) - £45 per day. Advance booking essential. Contact Hazel Barham 01874 622672 or 07745 972230. See advert on page 4. Organ Recital by James Johnstone: 1pm. Brecon Cathedral. Performing work by Kuhnau, Telemann and Graupner together with chorales, preludes and fugues by Bach.

Ticket-holders are welcome to join a free guided tour of the Cathedral at 11.30am. Tickets: £5, available from Theatr Brycheiniog. Contact Box Office 01874 611622.

Brecon Poetry Group: 7.30pm. The Three Horseshoes, Llanfaes. Come along and – if you wish – read your recent poems. Contact John Harries 01874 622874.

Brecknock Wildlife Trust - Fungal Foray: 2pm. BWT Pwlly-Wrach Nature Reserve, Talgarth. Meet in Talgarth car park so that we can travel to the nature reserve together due to limited parking. Cost £3 per adult, suitable for all ages. See article on page 23.

Friday 30th October

WW1 Event – Talgarth & District Regeneration Group: 6 – 9pm. Talgarth Town Hall. Music, songs and poetry. Admission £5. Contact val523davies@gmail. com. See advert on page 48. Sunday 25th October Honddu Dippers: 10am – 12noon. Meet at Watergate Car Park, Brecon. Litter picking around Brecon town. Join us for a social stroll and help keep Brecon beautiful. Contact Charlie Searl 01874 611858, Gareth Ellis 01874 611039 or Gerwyn Davies 07989 303493. Tuesday 27th October Brecon Political and Theological Discussion Group: 7.30pm. The Three Horseshoes, Llanfaes. Debate on the subject “That the UK Needs Trident”, with Alan Marr speaking in favour and Patrick Dobbs against. This should be an explosive evening! All invited. Contact John Harries 01874 622874 or Mike Douse at MJDouse@gmail.com. Wednesday 28th October Wild Wednesday – Halloween Craft Workshop: The Old Railway Line Garden Centre,Three Cocks,. Booking essential. Contact 01497 847055. See advert inside back cover and article on page 29.

Pub Quiz in support of the Brecon Volunteer Bureau: 7.30pm. The Three Horseshoes, Llanfaes. Entry fee £1 per person. All invited. Contact John Harries 01874 622874. Friday 30th October – Sunday 1st November Skynet Wales – Computer Gaming Event: Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon. Visit www.skynetwales. co.uk. See advert on page 15. Saturday 31st October Stained Glass Workshop: 10am – 4pm. The Tithe Barn, Brecon Cathedral. One or two day workshops (also held on 24th October) - £45 per day. Advance booking essential. Contact Hazel Barham 01874 622672 or 07745 972230. See advert on page 4. Brecon Bowling Club Autumn Fayre & Table Top Sale: 11am – 4pm. Bishop Bevan Hall, Brecon. Stalls, bric-a-brac, cakes, tombola, books and many more. Free admission. All welcome. Tables available £5. Contact Linda 01874 624126 or 07813 523579. Wednesday 4th November Breconshire Local & Family History Society - The Work of the Society: 2 – 4pm. Brecon Library (Upstairs Room). Over the past few years various members of the Society have undertaken research into their family history & some of the local history of Brecon. This meeting will be a chance to hear more about their work.

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ELECTRIC CONCRETE MIXER. 3 years old. Bit dirty but ideal for those DIY jobs. £20. 01497 847451. PIANO STOOL. Storage for music books under red floral covered seat. Offers invited in excess of £10. 01874 61167. LONG HAIRED WEIMARANER PUPPIES. Kennel club registered. Born: 19/08/15. 4 bitches available. 07960 077 907. 2 MODERN TUB CHAIRS. white fabric. £70 pair. 01874 620606. CARVED TRIANGULAR ANTIQUE TABLE. 24” x 3 by 27½” high. £150. 01874 620606. SMALL ROUND OAK TABLE. 18½” diameter by 28½” high £35. 01874 620606. BEAUTIFUL EDWARDIAN PINE CHEST. Four drawers. 36”w x 17½ d x 40½”h. £200. 01874 620606. OAK PLANT STAND. 39½”h top diameter 11”. £150. 01874 620606. SMALL OAK WRITING TABLE. 1 drawer. 35”w x 17¼”d x 34¼” h. £95. 01874 620606. 1950S WALL-MAP OF GERMANY. 6’ x 7’. £15. 01874 620606. TV CABINET COMPLETE. 26½” screen. Hitachi TV 32½”w x 19”d x 43¾” h £75. 01874 620606. YOUNG DRAKES. Free to good homes. Hatched in June, Khaki Campbell/Indian Runner cross. 01982 560312. COTBED MATTRESS. 70 × 140 cms. John lewis. Springs. Still in original wrapping. Excellent condition. £35. 01497 847886. TWO SEATER CANE SOFA + 2 CANE ARMCHAIRS. With cushions. Very good condition. £100 ONO. 01497 821571. ROPE. New Blue Polypropylene. 12mm x 100metres. £35. 07720717124. TWIN DRIVE GATES. Heavy wrought iron. Fit 9ft opening. Each gate is 53ins long, 45ins high. Hinges, latch and drop bar. Buyer collects. £60 ono. 01874 658237. DIMPLEX OPTIMYST ‘SET IN’ ELECTIC FIRE. (BrooklineBKL20), seldom used, cost £550 but will accept any reasonable offer over £150. 01874611660. ART 4 CORNER STEEL PICTURE-FRAMING CLAMP. Adjustable. £30. 01874 611239.

LOCK UP UNIT HAS BECOME AVAILABLE. SPACE TO RENT. Storage space in Golden Valley, 4 miles from Hay, huge clean warehouse with lighting, power points, water, lavatory, concrete floor, completely dry, very easy wide access from road, roll up/roll down door, competitive monthly rates, short or long term. Suitable for caravan storage, scaffolding, household effects etc. Ring to find out more – Emma 0777 567 1868.

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