Local Beacon Issue 103 March 2018 by Cariads Local Ltd

The community magazine for Brecon and surrounding villages

March 2018 • Issue 103

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Welcome to our March issue. Being Welsh and proud I’d like to say Happy St David’s Day to all of our readers. Or Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Hapus as my daughter Cariad will probably pick up at school.

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We are hearing some great feedback on our recent articles and features. Thanks for stopping Laura and myself when out and about. If you are ‘New in Town’, let Laura know and we can include you within a future issue so you can introduce yourself to our readers and other businesses. Is there a local character you’d like us to interview? Nominations are gratefully appreciated. The quirkier the better. Have bitcoins been something of interest to you? Turn to page 13. Brecon Women’s Festival returns for its seventh year. See page 18. Last month Alive & Kickin’ Community Choir shared with me their charity single ‘Lay Your Head On Me’. Go to page 21 to see how you can download the song, it really is very beautiful. With the feeling of spring in the air, turn to our Home Improvements feature starting on page 22. National Home Improvement Week runs in March. Don’t forget that 31st March is the closing date for our annual photography competition. See advert on back cover for more details. Enjoy, Lisa Marie Badham x (Photo: Cariads Local Ltd Team)

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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. Some of the many topics included in Wye Local, March issue: • Get to really know: David Pitt of The Hour Glass

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Local Talent: Hilda Benham

Type of Artist? Visual artist, mixed media. Range of Products? Portraits, landscapes, flowers in watercolour, pastel, embroidery, collage. laser prints, cards. Price range? Portraits on commission; cards £3, prints from £10, originals from £30. How long have you been an artist? I vividly recall experiencing the power of colour in a field of red poppies at the age of seven. I have been painting and stitching from primary school onwards, inspired by nature, home and family. Where did you train or gain experience? I graduated with a B.A. in Fine Art from Canterbury College of Art, where Ian Dury was one of my tutors. I worked in a Youth and Community setting, painting murals and teaching arts and crafts, while developing freestyle embroidery and mixed media work.

Artist statement: Creativity has always been important in my life; being part of a thriving artistic community in and around Brecon in such a beautiful environment is continually inspiring. I have been involved with Brecon Women’s Festival and Brecon Town Open Studios from their inception. Photo credit: Nigel Evans

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THE DAFFODIL (NARCISSUS) ‘Daffodils, that come before the swallow dares and take the winds of March with Beauty’ Shakespeare. Is there anything better for Spring than the cheerful blooms of the Daffodil working their magic in so many parts of the garden? Easy to grow and flowering year after year Daffodils come in all sizes, several colours and different varieties, flowering over a long period from January to April. Dwarf varieties such as the multi-headed ‘Tete a Tete’ work really well in pots, baskets, in a rockery or under trees and shrubs. Larger varieties make a bold statement in beds and borders.

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Daffodils will grow in most soils and thrive best in sun or shade. If you missed out on planting your bulbs last autumn your local garden centre will have pot grown plants for planting out now. They should be allowed to die down naturally and fed as the flowers finish so they build up energy for flowering the following year. So transform your garden with a much needed fanfare of colour in the early part of the gardening season and don’t forget that Daffodils also work brilliantly with other spring bulbs, Primroses, Wood Anemones and flowering shrubs such as Forsythia. Article supplied by The Old Railway Line Garden Centre. Three Cocks

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Celebrating Good Health, Long Life and Happiness Tuesday 20th March at 9.30am - 12.30pm Brecon Leisure Centre, Penlan, Brecon, LD3 9SR with Care & Repair in Powys, the Brecon Beacons National Park Authority and Powys Integrated Sports Come along to this FREE event which aims to promote and encourage older people to participate in activities available in the Brecon Beacons National Park. There will be a wide selection of information stands, demonstrations and taster activities for all to try. The guest of honour is Dilys Price OBE, the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oldest female skydiver who will inspire you to try something new (not necessarily skydiving!). Quest 88 will be offering a range of different bicycles specially designed to make cycling accessible for all. Have a go at geocaching - a type of treasure hunt with a sat nav and Freedom Leisure staff will be available to give taster sessions in a selection of indoor activities. There will be information on volunteering, walks of different levels and how to prevent trips and falls amongst many other stands and demonstrations. Have fun, try new activities and meet new people. Free tea and cake mid-morning and Freedom Leisure are offering a discounted healthy lunch option in the cafĂŠ. The number 39 bus from Brecon interchange to Hay runs past the Leisure Centre-see Traveline Cymru for details https://www.traveline.cymru/ Tel: 0800 464 00 00. Or, if you are a Brecon Dial-a-ride member, contact them for transport. Car and bicycle parking available. They look forward to seeing you there!

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CALL NOW TO MAKE A RESERVATION The Role of Brecon in the story of Richard III [part 1] - John Morton, Bishop of Ely The ruined tower which stands on the castle mount in Brecon is called Ely Tower and the area below it is known as Ely Place.Tradition has it that it was named after John Morton, Bishop of Ely, in Cambridgeshire, an early supporter of Richard III. Richard III placed Morton in the custody of Henry Stafford, 2nd Duke of Buckingham, for opposing his rise to the throne on the disappearance and probable death of the Princes in the Tower. Stafford took him to his Lordship of Brecon where he was imprisoned in Brecon Castle in 1483. Eventually, Stafford, one of King Richardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s main supporters, realised that he was on the wrong side and at Brecon Castle plotted the downfall of the king with Bishop Morton. Both became supporters of the Duke of Richmond (Henry Tudor), who was in exile in France. Bishop Morton fled abroad and joined Henry Tudor who was soon to defeat Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth and to become the first Tudor monarch, Henry VII. Henry VII employed the bishop as one of his most efficient tax collectors. www.blfhs.co.uk ÂŠ Breconshire Local & Family History Society

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Celebrating it’s 30th Anniversary In 1988 when the two town councils of Brecon and Gouesnou signed a twinning document no one could foresee the way in which it would develop. Since then the Association has gone from strength to strength, not only involving many people in the community but also in providing opportunities for young people.Throughout the years there have been many family visits, and also visits by a variety of groups and individuals including sports teams, cyclists, walkers, choirs, students and schools. The latest activity saw a small group of the Brecon Committee visiting Gouesnou last November to talk to local schoolchildren. The children learned all about Brecon and Wales, and had a chance to taste some Welsh foods such as Bara Brith.The highlight of the visit to Gouesnou Library saw four of the team reading the story of the Gruffalo to a group of small children. The story was read in 4 languages - French, English, Breton and Welsh. There are, of course many

similarities between the Breton and Welsh languages. Whilst there, members of the committee also took part in the Remembrance Day Ceremony laying a wreath of poppies on behalf of our Association. The next visit to Gouesnou is being organised now. In May a large group will travel there to celebrate the 30th Anniversary. This is open to everyone in the community and surrounding area. Gouesnou is in an area of outstanding coastal scenery and lovely Breton towns, and the welcome from the Gouesnousiens is second to none. This is also an opportunity for children to make new friends and explore the way of life in a different country. Many students have taken the opportunity of visiting to practise their French. If you are interested in this visit or in joining the Association or would like more information please contact Margaret Edwards: 01874 622812 / edwards@ellie.go-plus.net

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of these (Glabrous Whitlowgrass) is currently adorning the footpaths in Hay near the Swan and also grows in parts of Brecon. (Glabrous â&#x20AC;&#x201C; free of hair or smooth.) There are Work parties at Ystrad fawr on the 3rd and 16th and at Cae Pwll y Bo on the 13th. On Saturday 10th March there is an Otter Discovery day in Brecon. Booking is essential. A Brecon Wildlife Walk on Saturday 17th led by Keith Noble will explore the rich local bird life. Booking is essential. There is a talk on Kingfishers by Jeff Chard on Tuesday 20th March at 7pm.

Erophila verna Common Whitlowgrass This small flower can make a brief but bright show in March. It will colonise bare patches and pavement cracks and finishes its lifecycle before pavement maintenance stops it. There are many different strains throughout Europe and in the UK we have three species. One of the less common

On Saturday 24th March it will be well worth making the effort for a 6am start to hear the Dawn Chorus at Priory Groves led by Andrew King. And on Friday 30th March 8pm there is a Fundraising Pub Quiz and Raffle. Phone 01874 625708 for more information. John Crellin

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Humourous Things Said In Court ATTORNEY: Doctor, before you performed the autopsy, did you check for a pulse? WITNESS: No. ATTORNEY: Did you check for blood pressure? WITNESS: No. ATTORNEY: Did you check for breathing? WITNESS: No.. ATTORNEY: So, then it is possible that the patient was alive when you began the autopsy? WITNESS: No. ATTORNEY: How can you be so sure, Doctor? WITNESS: Because his brain was sitting on my desk in a jar. ATTORNEY: I see, but could the patient have still been alive, nevertheless? WITNESS: Yes, it is possible that he could have been alive and practicing law! LAWYER: Now sir, I’m sure you are an intelligent and honest man-WITNESS: Thank you. If I weren’t under oath, I’d return the compliment. ATTORNEY: Doctor, how many of your autopsies have you performed on dead people? WITNESS: All of them. The live ones put up too much of a fight. Extract from book by Charles M. Sevilla ‘Disorder in Court’ - Sent in by Janet Timothy of Richards Thomas, Solicitors, Brecon

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An Audience with Shurl A one-woman show written and performed by Sue Bevan. Friends of Brecon and District Mind in association with Brecon Women’s Festival 2018. Tuesday 6th March 2018, The Muse, Glamorgan Street, Brecon, 7pm. Tickets £7 (Friends £4) from: The Hours, Ship Street; Brecon and District Mind,Tŷ Croeso, Free Street, Brecon; or, if unsold, at the door. What does a girl do when, at just fifteen, she is forced to give up her baby for adoption? Follow the tragi-comic Shurl in her search for connection in an ever-shifting landscape. The Friends of Brecon and District Mind have invited playwright and actor Sue Bevan to perform, her one-woman show An Audience with Shurl at the Muse, Glamorgan Street, Brecon, on Tuesday 6th March at 7pm. Lasting over an hour, there will be an opportunity for questions afterwards. Shurl escapes the poverty of the Welsh valleys to

follow the woman she believes can save her, Dame Shirley Bassey. It draws on Sue Bevan’s own experience of losing her child to adoption as a teenager raised in a poor, tight-knit Welsh valleys community. The universality of connection, loss and search for meaning has moved audiences in the United States, Sweden and South Africa. It received an outstanding-performance award at Prague Fringe. Sue Bevan won the Drama Association of Wales International One-Act Play Competition. 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 everone and holds talks, walks, social activities and fund-raising events.

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Returning for its seventh year!

Brecon Women’s Festival returns for its seventh year this March with a ten day programme that celebrates the creativity, talents and achievements of women in and around Brecon with fascinating events that illuminate, inspire and entice. This year, to commemorate 100 years of women’s suffrage, the Festival has adopted the purple, white and green colours of the Women’s Social and Political Union, which was led by Emmeline Pankhurst. The festival launch will take place at The Hours Cafe & Bookshop on Ship Street at 7pm on Thursday 1st March with the opening of the Festival Art Exhibition. The Hours are thrilled to be hosting this year’s exhibition which sees 25 Women Artists – among them, Antonia Spowers, Karin Mear, Pip Woolf and Velvet Cole - respond to the idea of freedom or suffrage; the exhibition runs all month. The festival takes place in various venues across town and participants can look forward to poetry, art, food, film, yoga and shiatsu. Brecon Library and The Muse have particularly thrilling offerings this year with the Library hosting poetry, knitting and STEM events, while Polish Artists take residence at The Muse for a weeklong collaboration based on the book ‘The Women Who Run With The Wolves’. The book explores the female as represented in fairy tales, myths and legends, while challenging stereotypes and exploring iconography. Workshops on music, dance, drama and animation will culminate in a live performance on Friday 9th March. The Hours will be hosting the first in an ongoing series of supper evenings inspired by the tables of the world with this first stop being Mexico. Booking is recommended. The Artisan Fair organised by Emma Bevan returns to Brecon Market Hall on Saturday 3rd March with a staggering array of stalls selling art, crafts, plants, food and much more. Brecon Women’s Festival events are open to everyone (including men!). They look forward to seeing you this Spring in Brecon. For further information contact The Hours on thehours@btinternet.com or 01874 622800. The listings can be found on www.breconwomensfestival.

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Alive & Kickin’ Community Choir launch ‘Lay Your Head On Me’ On the 2nd February 2018 the Alive & Kickin‘ Community Choir Brecon celebrated the national launch of its charity single and video ‘Lay Your Head On Me’ at the Castle Hotel in Brecon. The song was written by choir leader and singer songwriter Tanya Walker for Harrison’s Fund, a charity aiming to fund pioneering research into a cure for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). DMD is the most common fatal genetic disorder in children. Most children with the disease are unable to stand or walk by the age of 12 and die in their late teens or early twenties. In order to help Harrison’s Fund achieve their goal of finding a cure for DMD, the Alive & Kickin’ Community Choir is donating all sales proceeds of the single ‘Lay Your Head On Me’ to the charity.

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1918 was a momentous year in many respects. It was the year the First World War ended, producing huge political and social changes across the whole world, one of which in the UK was the granting for some women the right to vote. We take that right for granted now, but all-tooeasily forget the decades of struggle and campaigning by many brave women (and men) that had to take place to achieve it. So it is absolutely fitting that we celebrate the 100th anniversary of this extraordinary change. It was the famous Liberal MP and philosopher, John Stuart Mill, who presented the first ‘mass votes for women’ petition to Parliament in 1866 and led the Parliamentary Debate on the issue the following year. This was a time when, believe it or not, women were even barred from pursuing higher education. So this was a very radical proposal and it was another 42 years before women of 30 and over were allowed to vote in a General Election and stand for election to Parliament; and another 10 years before all men and women of 21 and over were eligible to vote. Yet the journey is far from over. Despite the progress towards equality of the past 100 years women are still under-represented in the upper echelons of most business sector and indeed public life in general. Barely a third of MPs at Westminster are women. I am proud to say that, in stark contrast to Westminster, the National Assembly for Wales has achieved near gender balance at each election since its formation in 1999. This is good, but the fact is that for women the task of getting elected to local and national government is still tougher than for men.This is very much unfinished business. As is the issue of the age at which citizens have the right to vote. Just a couple of weeks ago the Welsh Government announced plans to reduce the voting age at local council elections to 16, which I warmly welcome, but only as a start. It is surely not right to expect 16 and 17 year olds to be able to work, pay income tax, get married, have children and join the armed forces, yet have no say in how their money is spent and their lives influenced by politicians. Bringing the voting age down to 16 for all elections would at last complete the job of creating voting equality and empower our young adults. What better year to achieve this than 100 years after 1918? As ever, if there are any issues you would like to raise with me, or if you would like to attend one of my regular advice surgeries, please email me at Kirsty.Williams@ assembly.wales or call my office on 01874 625 739.

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Remi Harris Trio Sun 18 Mar, 7.30pm £14 / £12

The Remi Harris Trio take Gypsy Swing characteristics and infuse them with influences from Jazz, Blues, Rock’n’Roll, Funk, World Music and more. They play an eclectic mix of original compositions, jazz standards and new arrangements of music.

Mid Wales Opera: Eugene Onegin Wed 21 Mar, 7.30pm £19 / £17 / £10 under 26

Eugene Onegin combines Pushkin’s compelling and heart-breaking story with Tchaikovsky’s sweeping lyricism in a stunning exploration of love, death, life and convention.

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News from William Powell Welsh Liberal Democrat County Councillor for Talgarth As I write, we are moving into the season of Lent, which for some of us involves abstaining from something we enjoy, and for others the taking on of a new activity or challenge. Whichever category we happen to fall into â&#x20AC;&#x201C; or indeed, if we simply carry on regardless â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Lent and the weeks leading up to Easter - give us the opportunity to reflect and to gain some much needed headspace in the bustle of everyday life. Recent weeks have also brought positive news for two exciting local projects. Firstly, the Bronllys Wellbeing Park has announced its appointment of Project Development Officer, Jon Adams. Mr Adams is based at the Bronllys Hospital site and will be undertaking a range of feasibility work to realise the potential of Bronllys Well-being Park. The post is funded by Arwain, the Rural Development Plan for Wales (RDP), an initiative of the Welsh Government, in partnership with the European Union and promises to provide significant impetus to the project. Secondly, the Brecon Beacons National Park Authority has committed, via its Sustainable Development Fund, to support an in depth study into the potential locally for an innovative liberal arts university, the Black Mountains College. It is to be developed on principles of sustainability and rural resilience and aims to drive regeneration locally. The award, made by the whole National Park Authority at a special meeting last month, gives the project a major boost and enables, amongst other things, the development of a comprehensive business plan. Both projects enjoy strong support from Powys County Council and have been praised by the Welsh Future Generations Commissioner, Sophie Howe. 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, by facebook or Twitter @WmPowell2016 Best wishes,

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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 – “Stretch & Release”: 12 noon – 1pm. The Well-Being Centre, St Mary’s St. Brecon. £5 or £25 for 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.

Cheeky Cherubs Playgroup: 10am – 12noon. Bishop Bevan Hall, Brecon. Take pART – Veronica Gibson Join us for a cuppa and a natter whilst teaches painting: 6 – 8pm. Unit 28 the kids play! £2 per child, 50p for Ffrwdgrech Industrial Estate, Brecon. each additional child. Snacks and tea DAI y Bannau: 4pm. Theatre To advertise in the/ Local tel. 07775 email. advertising@localbeacon.co.uk Brycheiniog, Brecon. A Multimedia & coffee included898432 in the price. Contact 01874 610643 610825.Beacon - 38 -

What’s on: during the week 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@ 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 Pleaseis mention needed. 1st taster session free. £4

per session. Contact Glenn 07971 398727 / Catherine 01874 625422. Slimming World: 6pm. Bishop Bevan Hall, Lion St., Brecon. Contact Joan 01873 561344 or 07796 628419. Brecon Bridge Club: 6.45pm. Brecon Rugby Club, Watton, Brecon. New members and visitors always welcome. 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.

Brecknock Gardening Association: (Every 2nd Tuesday in the month). 7.30pm. The Castle 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.

The Regimental Association of the Royal Welsh: (First Tuesday Stitch Together: (Every 1st & of the month). 7.30pm. Brecon 3rd Wednesday of the month): RAFA Club, Concorde House, 10am – 5pm. The Muse, Brecon. A the Beacon when responding to adverts 101 Local The Struet, Brecon. Community Sewing group.Tea, coffee - 39 -

What’s on: during the week & 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 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: 6pm. Glangrwyney Village Hall, Crickhowell Rd. Contact Joan 01873 561344 or 07796 628419. 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. 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 Japanese martial art of Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu (Ninjutsu) for self-defence 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. 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. Brecon U3A: (Term time only) Morning session 10.30am. Afternoon 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.

What’s on: during the week 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 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: 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 WellBeing 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.

What’s on: during the week / month SUNDAY

Sunday 4th March

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!

The Castle of Brecon Hotel presents ‘Wedding Showcase’: 11am – 3pm. The Castle of Brecon Hotel. Free entry. Contact 01874 624611.

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! DURING THE MONTH Thursday 1st March Brecon Women’s Festival 2018 Launch & Opening of Festival Art Exhibition: 7pm. The Hours Cafe & Bookshop, Ship Street. See advert and article on page 18. Friday 1st March – Sunday 11th March Brecon Women’s Festival 2018: Venues throughout Brecon. Art, performance, talks, craft, music, food, film, workshops and more. See advert and article on page 18. Saturday 3rd March Brecknock Wildlife Trust – Work Party: Ystrad fawr. See article on page 11. Artisan Fair: Brecon Market Hall. Stalls selling art, crafts, plants, food and much more. See advert and article on page 18.

Cathedral. Tickets £13 (under 16 free) available on the door. See advert and article on page 35. Tuesday 13th March

Monday 5th March

Brecknock Wildlife Trust – Work Party: Cae Pwll y Bo. See article on page 11.

Brecon Film Society presents – Julieta: (15). 7.30pm. Brecon Coliseum Cinema. After a casual encounter, a broken-hearted woman decides to confront her life and the most important events about her stranded daughter. Contact 01874 623166.

Brecknock Gardening Association – Spring Gardening at Stockton Bury Gardens, Kimbolton: 7.30pm. The Castle of Brecon Hotel. An illustrated talk by Tamsin Westhorpe, director of Stockton Bury. Contact by email: brecongardening@gmail.com.

Tuesday 6th March

Friday 16th March

The Arts Society Brecknock ‘Tibet the Roof of the World’: 2.30pm.Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, LD3 7EW. Talk by Zara Fleming. Visitors welcome.Tickets £8 on the door or available in advance from Theatr Brycheiniog Box Office. Contact 01874 611622. An Audience With Shurl: 7pm at The Muse, Glamorgan Street, Brecon. A one-woman show written and performed by Sue Bevan. Tickets £7 (Friends £4) from: The Hours, Ship Street; Brecon and District Mind, Tŷ Croeso, Free Street, Brecon; or, if unsold, at the door. 01874 611529. See article on page 16. Thursday 8th March Theatr Brycheiniog presents – ‘The Wood’: 7.30pm. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon. Tickets £12/£10. See advert on page 33. Saturday 10th March Brecknock Wildlife Trust – Otter Discovery Day: Brecon. Booking essential. See article on page 11. Brecknock Concert:

Sinfonia 7.30pm.

March Brecon

Brecknock Wildlife Trust – Work Party: Ystrad fawr. See article on page 11. Llandovery Folk Dancing – Hijinx Ceilidh Band: 7.30pm – late. Llanwrda Hall, SA19 8HD. £8/6. Please bring food to share. Visit www.llandoveryfolkdancing. co.uk and www.hijinxmusic.co.uk. Saturday 17th March Brecknock Wildlife Trust – Brecon Wildlife Walk: See article on page 11. Sunday 18th March Sound Bath: 4 – 5pm. Subud Hall, Brecon. Sessions are £10, bring a blanket and mat. See advert on page 2. Theatr Brycheiniog presents – ‘Remi Harris Trio’: 7.30pm. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon. Tickets £14/£12. See advert on page 33. Tuesday 20th March Celebrating Good Health, Long Life & Happiness: 9.30am 12.30pm. Brecon Leisure Centre,

What’s on: during the month / next month Penlan, Brecon, LD3 9SR. Come along to this FREE event which aims to promote and encourage older people to participate in activities available in the Brecon Beacons National Park for all to try. Free tea and cake midmorning and Freedom Leisure are offering a discounted healthy lunch option in the café. See article and advert on page 6. Brecknock Wildlife Trust – Kingfisher Talk: 7pm. See article on page 11. Wednesday 21st March Theatr Brycheiniog presents – Mid Wales Opera: Eugene Onegin: 7.30pm. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon. Tickets £19/£17/£10 under 26 yrs. See advert on page 33. Friday 23rd March Brecon Floral Society presents ‘The Passion’: 7pm. St David’s Church, Llanfaes, Brecon. A floral demonstration with Jonathan Lloyd-Davies. All floral displays will be raffled at the end of the event. Tickets £7 in advance from Programme Secretary or at the door, to include light refreshments. Contact 01497 822970. Wine & Dine Club: 7.30pm. Llangoed Hall, Llyswen, Brecon, Powys, LD3 0YP. Joseph Perrier Champagne Dinner with guest speaker Martin Gamman. See advert on page 37. Saturday 24th March

Three Cocks, LD3 0SG. Family fun. Booking required. Contact 01497 847055. See advert on page 5. Tuesday 27th March ACTivate Your Life (Session 1): 2 – 4pm. The Concert Hall, Bronllys Hospital. A four session programme for any adult who wants to improve their health & well-being. Come along, bring a friend/partner - the course has something for everyone. No need to book. Come to one or come to all four sessions. No cost. Contact The Pain & Fatigue Management Centre 01874 712499. Wednesday 28th March Easter Fun – Wild Wednesday: The Old Railway Line Garden Centre, Three Cocks, LD3 0SG. Fun Craft Workshop – Book ASAP. £4. Contact 01497 847055. See advert on page 5. Thursday 29th March Solemn Eucharist: 7pm. Brecon Cathedral. See advert on page 34. Friday 30th March Liturgy of the Day: 2pm. Brecon Cathedral. See advert on page 34. Brecknock Wildlife Trust – Fundraising Pub Quiz & Raffle: See article on page 17. Saturday 31st March Paschal Ceremonies and First Mass of the Resurrection: 8pm. Brecon Cathedral. See advert on page 34.

Sunday 1st April Eucharist: 8am. Brecon Cathedral. See advert on page 34. Festal Cathedral Eucharist: 11am. Brecon Cathedral. See advert on page 34. Festal Evensong: 3.30pm. Brecon Cathedral. See advert on page 34. Monday 2nd April Brecon Film Society presents – ‘La Strada’: 7.30pm. Brecon Coliseum Cinema. A care-free girl is sold to a travelling entertainer, consequently enduring physical and emotional pain along the way. Contact 01874 623166. Tuesday 3rd April ACTivate Your Life (Session 2): 2 – 4pm. The Concert Hall, Bronllys Hospital. A four session programme for any adult who wants to improve their health & well-being. Come along, bring a friend/partner - the course has something for everyone. No need to book. Come to one or come to all four sessions. No cost. Contact The Pain & Fatigue Management Centre 01874 712499. The Arts Society Brecknock - ‘The Camden Town Group’’: 2.30pm. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, LD3 7EW. Talk by Linda Smith. Visitors welcome. Tickets £8 on the door or available in advance from Theatr Brycheiniog Box Office. Contact 01874 611622.

If you have a local class or event, please email events@cariadslocal.co.uk. Non-profit or community Local Landscapes Photography clubs/organisations will be Monday 26th March Competition – Closing Date: included for free. Mad Hatters Tea Party: 4pm. The Entries to lisamarie@cariadslocal. Businesses will be asked to Please Centre, mention the Local Beacon respondingpay to adverts a small charge. Old Railway Line Garden co.uk. See advert onwhen back cover. Brecknock Wildlife Trust – Dawn Chorus: 6am. Priory Groves. See article on page 11.

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