Local Beacon Issue 101 January 2018 by Cariads Local Ltd

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January 2018 • Issue 101

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Happy New Year, welcome to our first issue of 2018. For me January brings an erg to make changes, to improve my mind and body for the year ahead. This could be anything fitness, perhaps a new course, healthier eating - to name just a few.Turn to page 26 to see our Try Something New feature. The variety of advertisers and articles covers all areas, so there’s something for everyone. I’ll update you later in the year about what my chosen improvements were, and more importantly did I stick at them! A few new advertisers join us this month. Barry Atkins, counselling - page 2. Brayve, for websites, copywriting, etc - page 4. Classy Curtain Ltd, for wallpaper, paint, made to measure items, etc - page 6 & 7. Please show your support to these and our ongoing advertisers.

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Our 2018 Local Landscapes Calendar will be in the shops until the end of the month. If you haven’t purchased your copy yet, give us a call for your nearest stockist. See advert on page 2. If you would like to appear in one of our many features in the upcoming year, please get in touch with Laura. Features such as Get to really know, New in town, Business profile, Local talent are a great way for you to showcase yourselves to our readers. These features will be prominent in our issues as it provides an interesting read for our readers. So it’s a win win. Say hello to Gill on page 3, our Get to really know. Gill joined the team earlier in 2017. Thank you to everyone for their continued support. Enjoy, Lisa Marie Badham x (Photo: Mr B, Lisa Marie, Cariad and Otis Badham)

Competition: (Winner of December Competition: Joanna Jones, Brecon)

For the chance to win one of our 2018 Local Landscapes Calendars... please complete the word search on page 37 and send to us by 16th January 2018. The winner will be picked at random.

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All photographs have been taken and titled by local people who have a passion for photography. Cariads Local Ltd. has put together this spectacular calendar to celebrate the beauty and diversity of the Brecon Beacons National Park. An amazing array of scenes are included, locations such as Brecon and Monmouthshire Canal, Llangorse Lake, Llanstephan Church, Elan Valley, Camarthen Fans and Pen y Fan to name just a handful. This area continues to be loved by visitors from near and far who come for the green freshness of the landscape, for the walks, various outdoor activities and market towns.

We also produce a similar publication for the Talgarth and Hay on Wye area. It’s called Wye Local. Just like this magazine the aim is to support local businesses and services. The good news is, if you are unable to pick up your copy of the Wye Local in the local catchment area, you can view it on our website from the beginning of each month. 19

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Get to really know... Gill Casey Gill was born and brought up in the South East of England near Tunbridge Wells. She did an apprenticeship in Print where she worked as a Production Manager for 20+ years before being made redundant. During this time Gill had two children, who are now grown up, one of which lives in Pembrokeshire and the other is at university in Plymouth. She then decided to have a slight change of career and worked as a Procurement Manager for a group of hospitals for 6 years, before deciding to have a complete change of lifestyle and moved to Wales last December. Place of birth? Edenbridge, Kent, England. Where do you live now? Bwlch. Marital status? Married to Paul. Occupation? Credit Controller for CariAds Local Ltd. Children? 2 – a daughter, Emma, who lives and works as an Osteopath in Saundersfoot and a son, George, who is at university in Plymouth studying to become a primary school teacher. Pets? Lots – 2 dogs, a cat, 3 chickens, a very old Cockeral and a goldfish. What was your favourite childhood television programme? Hector’s House. What is usually your first thought when you wake up? What’s the weather doing ? What do you usually think about right before falling asleep? Always asleep before I’ve had time to think about anything! Most exciting thing you’ve won? Winning the title of Sussex Vet Champion for Cross Country and the headline in the paper was ‘Queen of the golden oldies’. Two lessons life has taught you? To forgive and to love. What makes you grumpy? Cold, damp and dark days.

Name one thing you miss about being a kid: Chocolate bars being so much bigger and getting lots of sweets at the village shop for 5p. What’s your favourite song of all time? Bat Out of Hell by Meatloaf. What’s your favourite thing to do on a Saturday night? Takeaway at home with my husband and kids, fire on and watching something silly on the television. What’s your favourite thing to do on a Sunday afternoon? Nice walk on the Beacons with the dogs.

Teenage crush? Starsky from Starsky and Hutch.

Have any hidden talents? Represented Great Britain in both Triathlon and Duathlon.

Have any bad habits? I am a women, so of course not!

What would be your dream job? Farmer’s wife.

Which bad habits drive you crazy? Noisy eaters. What book would you recommend to others? Jane Eyre.

What have you done today to make you feel proud? Been for a run with the dogs in the rain.

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Local Talent: Ola Moran-Ziętek

Type of artist: I upcycle paper. I twist and weave magazines and newspapers into functional items; baskets, bottle holders, mats and also jewellery. I don’t like to constantly make the same items, I like to create something new, therefore lots of my products are unique. Additionally my skills develop, and with that my ideas for projects are getting more challenging and more interesting.

as craft maker, not an artist. All my life I was making things using different crafts methods. I knit, crochet, I also do tatting, quilling, quilting and more, but a few years ago when I made my first basket I completely fell in love with weaving, and since then I strongly advocate for recycling and against consumerism. Weaving paper combined all of my passions.

Range of products: I make earrings, coasters, baskets, laundry baskets, one day I want to make a cupboard, or a wardrobe, maybe a shed.

Where did you train or gain experience: Craft was always only a hobby and I never formally trained in it. Besides I don’t think you can be trained in craft. Someone shows you the technique and then you build on it your own ideas, your style, the better you get the more complicated projects come to your head.

Price range: My jewellery starts from £7, baskets from £8, however I made some Christmas decorations that sold for £3, it all depends on how big a product, how much paper I will need to twist, the type of paper and a technique. How long have you been an artist: I see myself rather

Artist statement: Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery but today is a gift, that’s why it’s called the present. From Kung Fu Panda.

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For anyone who loves singing!

The Alive & Kickin’ Community Choir Brecon is a choir for people of all backgrounds and singing abilities and aged 16 plus. It’s for ANYONE who loves singing! They meet on a Monday evening at The Muse, Glamorgan St, Brecon from 7 - 9 pm and it’s a great way to get energized and feeling great for the week ahead. Sessions are £5.00. Led by Tanya Walker, the choir is now wellestablished and very popular with over 60 regulars. Performing in Brecon & beyond, choir songs include world music, popular , classical and original material, Songs are taught by ear with music also provided. The choir welcomes new members with lots of exciting events for 2018, including the national launch of their charity single on 2nd February at The Castle Hotel, Brecon. ‘Lay your head on me’ #song4harrisons - recorded in aid of finding a cure for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy - has been supported by Joanna Lumley and Chris Parkin – Harry Potter film actor. Corin Nemec – Stargate actor - recently tweeted his hashtag photo to over 24,000 followers on Twitter and the choir want to get everyone behind them! Please help them to help find a cure by downloading the choirs charity single at song4harrisons.bandcamp.com. For further info about how to join contactTanya Walker on 07723016837 /email Marianne@aliveandkickinchoir. co.uk or visit the website: AliveandKickinChoir.co.uk

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Twelfth-Night Celebration Saturday 6th January 2018, The Muse, Glamorgan Street, Brecon, 7.30pm. £5 (Friends £3). On Saturday 6th January the Friends of Brecon and District Mind are organising a twelfth-night celebration at the Muse, Glamorgan Street, Brecon, from 7.30pm. A warm welcome is extended to everyone. They are fortunate that the Tea-on-Top Group, comprising well-known local musicians Laurie Pyle, Ade Williams, Jan Hurst and Jamie Huish, will be playing for them. They are also regular members of bands the Dolphins and Hershel’s Barn. The group performs at the Friends’ annual Tea-on-Top walk at the end of July to the top of Pen-y-Crug, Brecon, against the dramatic backdrop of the Brecon Beacons. On Twelfth Night the group will play lively sets of bluegrass and other musical styles including Irish folk music to which you may like to dance.

The festivites may involve a few games and, if anyone feels sufficiently moved, some open-mic winter poetry. There will also be a finger buffet to which participants are encouraged to bring along a contribution although this is not essential as some food will be provided. There will be a bar and soft drinks. The Friends support the work of Brecon and District Mind and raise awareness of mental health issues in and around Brecon, Crickhowell, Talgarth and Hay-on-Wye. It is open to everyone and holds talks, walks, social activities and fund-raising events. Brecon and District Mind, Tŷ Croeso, St David’s House, 48 Free Street, Brecon, Powys, LD3 7BP / 01874 611529 / info@breconmind.org.uk / www.breconmind.org.uk friends@breconmind.org.uk

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Brecon Business Club - Best of Brecon Awards Brecon, 12th December 2017 – Brecon Business club is a group of local business owners dedicated to the local community. Brecon Business Club is a group of local business owners dedicated to the local community, which has this year launched the first ever Best of Brecon Awards. Entry for the awards is now open and judging will take place on after the 14th February 2018.The winner announcements and presentations will take place at the Brecon Business Club Annual Ball on the 14th April 2018. Rich Wootten, owner of RRF Driving School and Vice Chair for the Brecon Business Club, said “We are really excited to be able to launch these awards, the first of their kind in Brecon. The Best of Brecon Awards will highlight centres of excellence within our community and recognise those with an award”. Marian Barnes, Director at Mitchell Meredith Limited, Chartered Accountants and Sponsor of the Awards said “We are delighted to be able to sponsor these awards. The Best of Brecon Awards allows a spotlight to be placed on the many amazing organisations we have in the area, and gives them an opportunity to showcase their business”.

A new series of awards for Brecon Businesses Award Categories Hospitality/Tourism • Retail • Start-up • Service • Third Sector

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Protecting wildlife for the future

Wild in January

“Candelmas Bells”, “Drooping Bells”, “Eve’s Tears” or even “Bulbous Violets” were names used for them in the past. Once again, the Botany group will be participating in the nationwide BSBI New Year Plant Hunts. These are open to all. All you have to do is spot a wild plant in flower and we will name it and record it. Last year 23 species were found at Ystradgynlais and there will be a repeat event at this venue on Tuesday, 2nd. Then we will see what we can find at Crickhowell on Thursday, 4th.

Galanthus Nivalis Snowdrops will be flowering soon on our roadsides and woodland margins. There is a small enclosed area near Llangorse where paths meet just west of the lake with a good display which suggests some habitation there in the past. The species may be native, but it is certain that most of those we see are escapes from or a relic of gardening.

On Saturday 13th the Annual Winter Bird Walk will be held at Llangorse Lake.

“Snowdrop” is a relatively recent name and

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Central banks must warn over Bitcoin bubble The price of the Bitcoin has seesawed recently as fears grow that a colossal bubble in the digital online currency is about to burst. Many experts have compared it to the frenzy for tulip bulbs in the 17th century which saw prices climb 2,200 per cent in four months before crashing. By comparison, Bitcoin had risen 1,800 per cent this year at its peak. The mania has prompted Royal Bank of Scotland chairman Sir Howard Davies to call on central banks around the world to protect savers from disaster. He said they are failing to act out of fear they will be labelled technology-hating dinosaurs. Experts are now warning that its rise is completely unsustainable and unprecedented in the modern era. There have been calls for warnings from the Bank of England, the European Central Bank, the US Federal Reserve and the US Securities and Exchange Commission. The recent price surge has been driven by Bitcoin’s fast-approaching debut on two Chicago exchanges. CME Group and Cboe Global Markets will allow punters to bet on its future price without buying it, and their involvement is seen as a key step towards Bitcoin entering the mainstream. But although money is pouring in based on the expectation of further growth, it is also possible that the value of Bitcoin will drop sharply if hedge funds are able to start short-selling it – betting the value will fall. As happened at vulnerable banks during the financial crisis, this could become a selffulfilling prophecy and trigger large drops.

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Family Law Advisor Divorce Advisor Finances after divorce Separation Agreements Representation of Grandparents Child Contact Disputes Cohabitation Disputes/Agreements In addition to DAWN EVANS we are pleased to introduce JESSICA JONES who is also now based at our Brecon Office. Jessica is happy to discuss fixed fees and is also willing to provide an initial free half hour consultation on a Monday or a Friday to discuss your case and to ensure that you are fully informed of the options open to you. . If you wish to make an appointment for your free half hour with Jessica please phone the Brecon office.

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Commercial Leases - Part 2 of 2

3. If I find that there are repairs required to the premises, am I right to think the landlord will sort them out? Most commercial landlords not only seek to avoid being responsible for carrying out repairs to the premises, but will actually seek to put the responsibility for putting the property into repair on the tenant’s shoulders. A tenant who agrees to a full repairing obligation can find himself with a repairing bill running into tens of thousands of pounds when the lease ends, despite the fact that the disrepair pre-dated the lease itself. A well advised tenant will try to limit his repairing responsibility to keeping it in no worse state than it was at the date of the lease. For this reason, it is highly recommended that an ingoing tenant obtains correct legal advice about a repairing clause before they enter into a lease. 4. What happens if, after I have taken the lease, I discover there are problems relating to the premises that impact on my business? The principle of “buyer beware” relates to a tenant taking a lease in the same way that it does to a purchaser buying a property, meaning that a tenant takes a property “warts and all” and he must satisfy himself that it is suitable both physically and legally for the use he intends. The research into the property carried out by a good lawyer will reveal many things about the property, including whether the landlord actually has the power to grant the lease, any adverse rights that may affect it as well as any rights that benefit the property such as rights of way. Lawyers can carry out a range of enquiries and searches to discover such things as planning permissions, whether the property is connected to the public highway, whether there is any risk of contaminated land and a host of other information.

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Variety For Orchestra’s January Concert Brecknock Sinfonia, the resident orchestra of Brecon Cathedral, begins its 2018 concerts with a varied programme of music for strings. Baritone John Rath joins the orchestra for Finzi’s song cycle ‘Let us garlands bring’, five attractive Shakespeare settings. Harpist Katherine Thomas is the soloist in Handel’s lively concerto, and also supports the strings in the serene Adagietto from Mahler’s Fifth Symphony, forever associated with the film of ‘Death in Venice’. The concert opens with Holst’s jaunty ‘St Paul’s Suite’, written for his pupils when he was a teacher at the famous London girls school. The programme includes a new work by Elliot Kempton, aged 17, already known to Brecknock Sinfonia audiences as a solo violinist. Elliot’s ‘Variations on Scarborough Fair’ reveal his talents as composer and arranger. Two sets of dances conclude the concert: Debussy’s ‘Danse sacrée et Danse profane’ contrasts with one of the strings’ most popular pieces, Bartok’s rousing ‘Romanian Folk Dances’. The concert begins at 7.30pm on Saturday 27th January, and tickets are available at the door, price £13, under 18s free. DOG WALKING - We walk your dog from home when you are unable to.

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Gardening Column

OUTDOOR AND INDOOR CYCLAMEN Cyclamen, which grow from flattened bulbs known as corms, are extremely versatile plants as our title suggests.

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Try something new this January It’s 2018, a new year and a new you... or so you have told yourself. Instead of making and breaking the same old boring New Year’s resolutions, why not challenge yourself to try something new? So with the 1st January starting on a Monday this year, what better way to take on something new! Not sure what to try? The next few pages have a few ideas for you! Learn a new skill. With Bujinkan Brecon Dojo you can study the Japanese martial art of Budo Taijutsu (Ninjutsu) for self defence and personal protection not only fun, and good all round exercise, but also to build your confidence and make you feel safer when you’re out and about. Why not get involved with the Llangorse Lake Community Performance Project with Raven Drama. Unleash your hidden acting skills and have fun at the same time. Or for those of you who are looking for something

just a little more relaxed, how about focusing on harmony and health for mind, body and spirit with Reiki Master & Sound Therapist, Sarah Belsey-Wood at Healing Energies, or how about giving Robs No Worries Yoga a go? Focus on improving your physical, psychological and emotional health and well-being. Are you always last on your list? Well if so, make yourself a priority in 2018 and visit The Retreat, Brecon. Enjoy a bit of TLC! That sounds like my kind of New Years Resolution... Are you lost in this world of growing technology, and need a little help, Brecon Computer Tutor are here to help you learn a new skill. Whatever it may be that you try, If you enjoy it, keep doing it, be it for a healthier body or mind, be it for fun or to meet new people - it’s always good to try something new!

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If you love animals, then 2018 is the year to have a unique experience with local company Good Day Out, who have created a series of adventures in the Brecon Beacons that interact with animals, wildlife, conservation and rural skills. With Sheep Trekking, Piggy Walking and Dinky Donkey Walks, all three offer engaging encounters within very small groups and you are walking within the beautiful scenery of the Brecon Beacons National Park. Each of these experiences is completely different from each other but all concentrate on being hands on and up close to these lovely animals, with a friendly walk leader who is knowledgeable and enthusiastic about sharing information about their lives and welfare. Curiously both hilarious and mindful, these animal adventures are suitable for all ages. Good Day Out also offers other great things to do including a Hedgehog Helper Morning where you are

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On & Off-stage roles Open to all ages, all abilities! Focus is on fun & giving something new a go! Why not? Next meeting: Sunday January 14th 2018 @ Llangorse Village Hall 2pm – 4pm Rehearsals to start the following week…

Youth Theatre

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News from Chris Davies

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We in Brecon and Radnorshire have had lots of good news to celebrate in recent months. I recently visited Franksbridge Primary School to congratulate them on their outstanding Estyn report. Brecon High School has been given the go ahead for a ÂŁ22 million pound state of the art new school. We have celebrated the renovation of the Strand Hall in Builth, 120 years of the same family running the Metropole Hotel in Llandrindod and the new Archbishop of Wales being enthroned at Brecon Cathedral. Brecon and Radnorshire is on the move, and I want this success and investment to continue. Since 2015, I and Conservative colleagues in both Westminster and Cardiff Bay have worked relentlessly to push for a Mid Wales Growth Deal. In the Chancellors budget a few weeks ago he confirmed that this deal is being discussed and put together. As soon as this announcement was made public I organised a meeting between UK Government Minister for Wales Guto Bebb and leading figures at Powys County Council, to discuss the next steps in putting together a comprehensive plan for an effective and radical Mid Wales Growth Deal. Thus far, most Growth Deals have been based in metropolitan cities and large towns, not rural areas like Mid Wales. They have far different issues to address than places such as Powys. For example, unlike many cities, Powys has extremely low unemployment levels, due to our passionate workforce and brilliant local employers. But we struggle when it comes to productivity and many are battling with low pay. Some of the aims of this Growth Deal should be to tackle low pay and up skill our local workforce, thus increasing wages and living standards in the process. The team behind the deal should push for increases in investment to areas such as our industrial and business parks, which lie on the outskirts of our market towns across Mid Wales. These parks employ vast numbers of people and attracting new businesses to these areas must be at the heart of the Growth Deal. Building a more sustainable and self-reliable region is something this Growth Deal must aim for. Along with improving our growing tourism industry and tackling the issue of our ageing population by attracting young professionals to move to our beautiful constituency. Mid Wales is moving forward and I will continue to do my upmost to make the Growth Deal a major success.

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There is a saying, “may you live in interesting times”. Welsh, British and international politics is certainly interesting at the moment. With issues like Brexit, Donald Trump, and North Korea; 2018 is looking very uncertain. What is certain is that nothing can be taken for granted and we must all stand up and fight for what we believe in. Representing Brecon and Radnorshire in the National Assembly is an enormous privilege and one I have certainly never taken for granted. I love this constituency dearly and will continue to do all I can to protect and improve its schools, economy, and vital public services. Brexit has dominated the news and political agenda for the past 18 months. That looks set to continue into 2018 and beyond, with big question marks still remaining over our future relationship with the world’s largest trading block. I hope we will get some certainty in the New Year. The Welsh Liberal Democrat group on Powys County Council are doing a good job, holding Powys’ feet to the fire over the decisions they are making. For example, the Conservative/Independent council are currently facing tough questions over their delivery of adult and children’s social services and it is vital there is improvement in this next year. I hope you and your families have a very merry Christmas and I would like to wish you all the very best for 2018. As ever, if there is anything I can do to help you, please call my office on 01874 625 739 or email me at Kirsty.williams@assembly.wales.

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News from William Powell Welsh Liberal Democrat County Councillor for Talgarth

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As I write, we are well into the season of Advent and many community gatherings for people of all ages have already taken place. The heavy snowfall of this past weekend has put paid to others with the treacherous conditions making it necessary to cancel or postpone events. When this edition of Local Beacon hits the door mat, it will be time to reflect upon the old year and look ahead to the new, with everyone wondering what 2018 will mean for us, our families and community and those we hold dear. It is inevitably also a time when we think of those who are no longer with us - and recall their part in our lives. 2017 has certainly brought its share of difficulties, challenges and unpredictable events. Our world feels like a more unstable place due to terror attacks at home and abroad, with the occupants of both the White House and the Kremlin pursuing nationalist agendas, and showing scant regard for wider world opinion. In this context, the greater stability we can retain in our relations with European friends and neighbours and the lower the hurdles erected in trade and labour flows will surely be in our shared interest, as our governments strive to navigate the choppy waters of Brexit. So much in the cultural, social and sporting life of our communities depends upon selfless volunteering and acts of kindness. It would be a really positive New Year’s resolution, if we were to commit ourselves afresh to recognising this and to saying thank you to those who do so much to enrich our common life. Maybe some of us could also lend a hand, if we have the capacity to do so. There IS such a thing as society. In the meantime, if you have any feedback or issue of concern, please do not hesitate to contact me by email: president@welshlibdems.org.uk, on facebook or via Twitter @WmPowell2016. Happy New Year William

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What’s on: during the week MONDAY Drumming Together: 10.30am – 12 noon. Theatr Brycheiniog. Free dementia friendly sessions in conjunction with Beat It Percussion, for older adults looking for something creative and social to join. People with all levels of ability welcome. Visit www.brycheiniog.co.uk. Contact 01874 611622. ITC ‘Happy Hour’: 11am – 12noon. Brecon Library. First time online? Whether its help with Basic Computing or ICT queries, eBooks or audiobooks, eMagazines, or even just renewing your books – Brecon Library can help. Free drop in session. Contact 01874 623346. Sewing Group: 1 – 3pm. Llanddew Village Hall. An informal group meeting each week for a chat and cup of tea while sewing. Winter Afternoon Bingo: 2.15pm. Brecon Bowling Club, Mill Green, Off Kensington, Brecon. Banish the winter blues come along and have a game of Bingo. 2nd Rainbows (girls aged 5-7): (Term time only). 5.30 - 6.30pm. www.girlguiding.org.uk. Brecon Chamber of Trade Meeting: (First Monday of the month). 6pm. The Castle Hotel, Brecon. Contact Sarah Lewis, email: chamberoftradebrecon@ gmail.com.

Brecon Athletics Club: 6 – 8pm. Brecon Leisure Centre. Contact Kath Crane 01874 623677. Take pART – Veronica Gibson teaches painting: 6 – 8pm. Unit 28 Ffrwdgrech Industrial Estate, Brecon. Contact 01874 610643 / 610825. Alive & Kickin’ Community Choir: 7 – 9pm.The Old Museum, Brecon. Everyone aged 10+ who wants to sing is most welcome. £5 per session. Contact Tanya Walker 07723 016837. Charity Cash Bingo: 7.30pm. The Gremlin Hotel, Brecon. Brecon Rotary Club: 7.30pm. The Castle Hotel, Brecon. New members welcome. Contact 01874 636390. Crafty Ladies: (Every third Monday in the month). 7.30pm. Llyswen & Boughrood Community Hall. We do something different each month so if you would like to join in the fun, contact Carol by e-mail: carolbrown42@hotmail.com. Brecon Bellringers: 7.30 - 9pm. Brecon Cathedral (1st & 3rd), St Mary’s Church (2nd & 4th). All welcome. Contact Paul Johnson 01874 658670. TUESDAY Brecon Indoor Market: 9.30am - 5pm. Brecon Market Hall. Visit www.breconmarket.co.uk.

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. Badminton: 10am. Brecon Leisure Centre. Friendly group. All ages and abilities welcome. Equipment provided. £2 per session. Contact Rose 07531 459134. Cheeky Cherubs Playgroup: 10am – 12noon. Bishop Bevan Hall, Brecon. Join us for a cuppa and a natter whilst the kids play! £2 per child, 50p for each additional child. Snacks and tea & coffee included in the price. Alzheimer’s Society – Tea, Chat & Activities in Brecon: 10.30am – 12 noon. Kensington Baptist Church Hall, Watergate, Brecon LD3 9AR. A popular and friendly group for people whose lives are affected by dementia. Contact Enid Edwards (Dementia Support Worker) 01874 712083. Hard of Hearing Support Group: (Third Tuesday in the month). 10.30am – 12.30pm. Brecon Library. New members welcome. Speakers and discussions and advice plus a cup of tea and meet like minded people. Contact Wales Council for the Deaf 01443 485687 or e-mail: mail@ wcdeaf.org.uk. Story Time: 11 – 11.30am. Brecon Library. Free & all ages welcome.

Rob’s No Worries Yoga – Brownies: 6 – 7.30pm. Age 7 Crick Howlers: 10am. The “Stretch & Release”: 12 noon to 10. www.girlguiding.org.uk/ Parish Hall, Church Lane, – 1pm. The Well-Being Centre, St To advertise in the Local Beacon tel. 07775 898432 email. advertising@localbeacon.co.uk brownies. Crickhowell. The Crick Howlers Mary’s St. Brecon. £5 or £25 for - 42 -

What’s on: during the week a 6 week course. Contact 01874 625358. Dementia Matters: 12.30-3pm. Kensington Church Hall. Are you a carer looking for more support? Are you forgetting things more often? Are you spending too much time on your own? Then why not come along! Contact 01874 611723. Free help with NHS hearingaids: (1st Tuesday of the month) 2 – 4pm. St Mary’s, Brecon. Contact 02920 333034. Action on Hearing Loss: 2 - 4pm. Brecon Library. We provide support to hearing aid users, enabling people to make the most of their hearing aid and manage their hearing loss effectively. Just come along to our free walk-in hearing aid support session. Contact 01874 623346. 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. South Powys Community Football Hub – Football for Girls (Term time only): 4.30 - 5.15pm Caterpillars (new to football.) 5.15 - 6pm Butterflies (have played before or are confident.) Brecon High School Sports Hall. For girls aged from 5 -11 years. Each session £2. Contact Tony, e-mail southpowysfootballhub@ Please mention gmail.com or 07854 012841.

Brecon Library Book Club: (2nd Tuesday of the month) 5 - 6.30pm. Brecon Library. Call the Library to check what we’re reading this month! Visitors welcome. Contact 01874 623346. Silent Sitting Meditation: 5.30 6.30pm. The Muse, Glamorgan Street, Brecon. Simple practice, instruction will be given if needed. Contact Ruth 07747 088842. Brecon Tennis Club: 5.30 – 7.30pm at Brecon Leisure Centre. Free to members, £2 to nonmembers. All levels welcome. Contact Bryan 07817 002318. Brownies: 5.45 – 7.15pm. Age 7 to 10. www.girlguiding.org.uk/ brownies. South Powys Community Football Hub - Boy and Girls Goal Keeping Sessions (Term time only): 6 – 7pm for Junior school age. 7 – 8pm for High school age. Brecon High School Sports Hall. Contact Tony, e-mail southpowysfootballhub@gmail. com or 07854 012841. Samba Brecon: 6 – 8pm. A lively, friendly community percussion band who play Afro-Brazilian rhythms. No previous experience needed. 1st taster session is free. £4 per session. Contact Glenn 07971 398727 / Catherine 01874 625422. Slimming World: 6pm. 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. SambaBrecon: 7 9pm. Harley’s Night Club, 8 Bell Lane, Brecon. (Close to the library). SambaBrecon is a friendly community band which meets each week to practice drumming together and have fun. Contact Sue 07792 165481 or Gill 01497 821631. 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. Brecon Youth Ctr., Cradoc Rd., Brecon. Age Group: 11 – 25. Contact Rhodri Jones 01874 622658. Shukokan Karate: 7.15 – 8pm beginners, 8 – 9pm intermediates, 9 – 10pm seniors & adults. Brecon Leisure Centre. Contact Paul Jones 01874 623677. Table Tennis Social Club: 7.30pm. Trallong Church Hall. Beginners, enthusiasts & veterans welcome. Contact Trevor Lee 01874 638995. The Regimental Association of the Royal Welsh: (First Tuesday of the month). 7.30pm. Brecon RAFA Club, Concorde House, 101 The Struet, Brecon.

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What’s on: during the week of Brecon Hotel (Unless otherwise stated.) Membership fees are £11 per individual and £17 per family.Visit www.bgamyfreesites.net. Contact by email: brecongardening@gmail.com. The Royal British Legion: (Second Tuesday of the month). 8pm. Brecon RAFA Club, Concorde House, 101 The Struet, Brecon. Brecon Basketball Club: 8 – 9pm. Brecon Leisure Centre. Contact Roger Norris 01874 623677. WEDNESDAY Disturbed by someone else’s drinking? Living with alcoholism can be a lonely life. You need not be alone. To speak to someone who understands and for details of an Al-Anon meeting near you contact: 020 7403 0888 or visit: www.al-anonuk.org.uk. Aberhonddu Angels (A young WI group): (First Weds of the month) Plough Chapel. Follow on Facebook for updates. Myddfai Country Farmers Market: (Last Wednesday of the month). 9am - 1pm. Myddfai Community Hall & Visitor Centre, Myddfai, near Llandovery, SA20 0JD. Lots of quality local produce on sale. Contact 01550 720449. Dwylo Bach – “Signing for Little Hands”: (Term time only). 10 – 11.30am. The Muse, Brecon. 0 – 3 years. Followed by coffee, chat & play. Contact meithrin. aberhonddu@gmail.com. Stitch Together: (Every 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month):

10am – 5pm. The Muse, Brecon. A Community Sewing group. Tea, coffee & cake as well as a chance to sew, knit & chat in a friendly environment. Contact Charlie 07967343619. Visual Impairment Breconshire: (Every 2nd & 4th Weds in the month) 1.30 – 3.30pm. Watton Presbyterian Schoolroom. Contact 01874 624949. The Mothers Union: (1st Weds in the month) 2pm.The Diocesan Centre, Cathedral Close, Brecon 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. 1st training session free. Contact 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 Well-Being Centre, St Mary’s

Street, Brecon. Contact 01874 625358. Slimming World: 6pm. Glangrwyney Village Hall, Crickhowell Rd. Contact Joan 01873 812053. Daisy Birthing Antenatal Class: New 6 week courses starting regularly. 6.30 - 8pm. Bishop Bevan Hall, Brecon. A combination of active antenatal education, yoga, breathing, relaxation, & community. Contact Jo 07736 280877. Brecon Camera Club: (Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month). 7pm. The Muse, Brecon. Contact michaelknee@tiscali. co.uk. Board Games Night: 7pm. The Brecon Tap, Brecon. Everyone welcome. Gwent & Powys Army Cadet Force: 7 – 9pm. The ACF Ctr, Conway St, Brecon. Ages 12 – 18yrs. We aim to inspire young people to achieve success in life, make the most of their abilities & develop the qualities to be a good citizen. Contact 01873 813756. 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. Bujinkan Brecon Dojo: 7.30 – 9pm. Subud Hall, Canal Bank, Brecon LD3 7PF. Study the

What’s on: during the week Japanese martial art of Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu (Ninjutsu) for selfdefence and personal protection. Visit www.bujinkan-brecon.co.uk. The Brecon Singers – Rehearsals: (Term time only). 7.30 – 9.30pm. Neuadd Goffa, Christ College, Brecon. Spring term starts Wednesday 10th January. New members welcome - particularly tenors. No auditions. 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. Crickhowell Guild of Weavers, Spinners & Dyers: 10am – 3pm. Artsalive, Crickhowell. A vibrant Guild meeting. Beginners Spinning Course 21st and 22nd October and following 6 Thursdays. Visit: crickhowellguildwsd.wordpress. com. Contact godwincarey@ gmail.com. Brecon U3A: (Term time only) Morning session 10.30am. After-noon sessions at 1.15pm & 2.30pm, each 1 hour. Studio, Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon.  Coffee available from

10am. Lectures on any one of a wide variety of topics. Contact: Richard Walker 01874 712292. Knit and Natter: 11 - 12noon. Brecon Library. All ages and abilities welcome to our friendly knitting & crochet group. Contact 01874 623346. 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. Dementia Matters: 12.30-3pm. Kensington Church Hall. Are you a carer looking for more support? Are you forgetting things more often? Are you spending too much time on your own? Then why not come along! Contact 01874 611723. 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. Slimming World: 5pm & 7pm. St David’s Hall, Bailihelig Rd, Llanfaes, Brecon. Contact Shelley 01874 622846 / 07980 259638. Brownies: 5.30 – 7pm. Age 7 to 10. www.girlguiding.org.uk/ brownies. Ladies Bowling: 6pm (until September). Brecon Bowling Club. No previous experience needed, coaches available. Visit www.breconbowlingclub.org.uk.

Contact Elaine 01874 622960 or 07976 486206. Gwernyfed Ladies Rugby Training: 6pm (U15’s girls), 6.30pm (U18’s), 6.45 (Ladies). Gwernyfed Rugby Club, Talgarth. Fun, challenging & exciting. Delyth Thomas 07891 371458. Aerobics with Annette: 6 – 7pm. Kensington Church Hall, Brecon. £5. Rob’s No Worries Yoga – “Stretch & Release”: 6 – 7.30pm. 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. Brecon Youth Centre, Cradoc Road. Age Group: 11-25. Contact 01874 622658. Short Mat Bowls: 7pm. Trallong Hall. Come & join a small, friendly group playing Short Mat Bowls on an informal basis. Contact 01874 611602. Brecon & Glanusk Explorer Scouts: (Term time) 7.45 – 9pm. We provide scouting for 14 – 18 yrs, meeting either Crickhowell / Brecon. A friendly group. Visit our website www.breconexplorers.co.uk. FRIDAY Brecon Country Market: 8.30am - 1.30pm. Brecon Market Hall. Everything we sell is home-made or home-produced. Brecon Canoe Club – Laid Back Launchers (Relaxed

What’s on: during the week canoe paddling): 9.30am. Brecon Canoe Club, Sports Association Fields Car Park, Brecon. (Behind Morrison’s Garage). Adults only. £3.50 per session. Booking essential. Contact Fran 07745 641873. Brecon Indoor Market: 9.30am - 5pm. Brecon Market Hall. Visit www.breconmarket.co.uk. Brecon Walking Group: 10am. Meeting point changes, use contact details below. Free local walk up to an hour long. Improve your health and enjoy a cuppa and a chat after. Contact Martin Bevan 07791 620482. Bookworm Boogie: (Commences 19th January). 10 – 11am. Waterfront Bar, Theatr Brycheiniog. For babies and toddlers. Run by author Sarah KilBride, featuring a mixture of drama, stories, music, movement and art. £4.50 per parent and child, £3 per additional child. Visit www.brycheiniog.co.uk. Contact 01874 611622. Siop Siarad: 10.30am – 12noon. The White Hart, Talybont-onUsk. Practice your Welsh outside the classroom over a cup of tea or coffee. Bydd croeso cynnes Cymreig i chi. Contact Maureen Probert 01874 676204 Poetry Group: (Every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month) 11 – 12noon. Brecon Library. Join our friendly group for informal discussion of poetry and sharing of writing. Contact 01874 623346.

Cathedral Lunchtime Recital: 1pm. Brecon Cathedral, Priory Hill, Brecon. Chatterbooks: Every 2nd Friday in the month): Brecon Library. Brecon Library’s book group for 7-11 year olds! Contact 01874 623346. Brecon Bouncers: 4.15 – 5.45pm. Brecon Leisure Centre. Trampoline activities. Contact 01874 623677. South Powys Community Football Hub – Football for Girls: (Term time only). 4.30 - 5.15pm Caterpillars (new to football.) 5.15 6pm Butterflies (have played before or are confident.) Gwernyfed High School Sport’s Hall. For girls aged from 5 -11 years. Each session £2. Contact Tony on 07854 012841 / southpowysfootballhub@gmail.com. Pub Quiz in support of the Brecon Volunteer Bureau: (Every third Friday in the month). 7.30pm. The Three Horseshoes, Llanfaes. Entry fee £1 per person. All invited. Contact 01874 622874. SATURDAY Brecon Farmers Market: (Every 2nd Saturday in the month): 9.30am – 2pm. Brecon Market Hall. Contact 07926 196714. Rob’s No Worries Yoga – “Stretch & Release”: 10 – 11.30am. £7 or £35 for a 6 week course. The Well-Being Centre, St Mary’s Street, Brecon. Contact 01874 625358.

The Breconshire Local & Family History Society Drop In: (Every 3rd Saturday in the month) 11am – 12noon. Brecon Library. Visit the library for help with any family or local history enquiries! Brecon Repair Café: (Last Saturday in the month except August & December). 11am 2pm. Brecon Volunteer Bureau, 99, The Struet, Brecon, LD3 7LS. Bring a small broken item and have help to repair it over a cuppa! Donations requested. Visit www.facebook.com/ BreconRepairCafe. Contact 01874 623136. Rob’s No Worries Yoga – “Kid’s Yoga”: 12noon - 1pm. The WellBeing Centre, 1st Floor, Old Post Office, St Mary’s Street, Brecon. Contact 01874 625358. SUNDAY Plan Brecon - Litter Picking Brecon: (First Sunday of the month). 10am – 12noon. Meet at Watergate Car Park, Brecon. Litter picking around Brecon. Join us for a social stroll and help keep Brecon beautiful. We have all the kit, just bring yourself, maybe a friend, the kids, and help us keep our town tidy! Plan Brecon - Litter Picking Llanfaes: (Third Sunday of the month). 6pm. Meet at Duckham’s Yard Car Park, Llanfaes. Litter picking around Llanfaes. Join us for a social stroll and help keep Llanfaes beautiful. We have all the kit, just bring your-self, maybe a friend, the kids, and help us keep our town tidy!

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Saturday 13th January

Saturday 27th January

Tuesday 2nd January

Brecknock Wildlife Trust – Annual Winter Bird Walk: Llangorse Lake. See article on page 15.

Brecknock

Latvian Mitten Knitting Workshop – Intermediate Level: (2nd of a three part course). 11.30am – 3pm. Caffi Ama, 37 Watton, Brecon, Powys LD3 7EG. Course run by Jess Hinsley. £90 for 3 session course. Contact Jess via email: hello@jesshinsley.com or 07747 426455.

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Brecknock Wildlife Trust – Botany Group Plant Hunt: Ystradgynlais. See article on page 15. Thursday 4th January Brecknock Wildlife Trust – Botany Group Plant Hunt: Crickhowell. See article on page 15. Saturday 6th January Twelfth-Night Celebration Friends of Brecon and District Mind: 7.30pm. The Muse, Glamorgan Street, Brecon. £5 (Friends £3). All welcome. Contact 01874 611529. See article on page 9. Saturday 6th January Latvian Mitten Knitting Workshop – Intermediate Level: (1st of a three part course). 11.30am – 3pm. Caffi Ama, 37 Watton, Brecon, Powys LD3 7EG. Course run by Jess Hinsley. £90 for 3 session course. Contact Jess via email: hello@jesshinsley.com or 07747 426455. Monday 8th January Brecon Film Society presents – The Red Turtle: (PG). 7.30pm. Brecon Coliseum Cinema. A man is shipwrecked on a deserted island and encounters a red turtle which changes his life. Please mention Contact 01874 623166.

Sunday 14th January Llangorse Lake Community Performance Project: 2 – 4pm. Llangorse Village Hall. Contact Lynn Clausen 07949 329561. See advert in our ‘Try Something New’ section. Sound Bath: 4 – 5pm. Subud Hall, Brecon. Sessions are £10, bring a blanket and mat. See advert in our ‘Try Something New’ section. Tuesday 16th January Brecknock Wildlife Trust – Nature Reserve Volunteer Work Party: Pwll-y-Wrach. See article on page 15. Saturday 20th January

7.30pm.

Sinfonia

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Brecon

Cathedral.

Tickets £13 (under 18s free) available on the door. See advert

Tuesday 30th January Brecknock Wildlife Trust

Party: (TBC). Pwll-y-Wrach. See article on page 15. Monday 5th February Brecon Film Society presents –

Moonlight:

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Brecon Coliseum Cinema. A chronicle

adolescence

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childhood, burgeoning

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Celebrating 37 Years

10 members of a young and enthusiastic team Covering all aspects of hairdressing

Wishing our customers a very happy and prosperous New Year Thank you for all of your support over the years

18 Ship Street, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9AD 01874 622077 www.cariadslocal.co.uk / www.localbeacon.co.uk

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