The community magazine for Brecon and surrounding villages
July 2018 • Issue 107
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Welcome to our July issue of Local Beacon. Earlier this year we started including a testimonial each month. I’m always really touched by what our advertisers say. I’m one proud lass of our wonderful team. To help local businesses brings a really good feeling. New advertisers join us this month: Brecon Handyman, page 2. Lewis Jones Farrier Services, page 2. Brian’s Carpet Fitting Service, page 5. Chancellors Estate Agents, page 24. Please support them if you can and don’t forget to say where you saw their advert.
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Local gent Mike Luxton is our Get to really know this month. Mike has been advertising with us for many years. It was lovely to find out a little more about him. Turn to page 3. As a child I’d go to the annual pantomime at The Guildhall. Page 7 makes an interesting read to this local building and its previous uses. Enjoy visiting local gardens? Turn to page 21 to read all about Talgarth Mill and Treberfydd House. Next month we’ll run a feature on the annual Brecon Jazz and Brecon Fringe Festivals. So if you have bands booked in, send us your listings. If you have an event, pop up shop or anything Jazz or Fringe related get in touch with Laura, there’s editorial slots also available. Enjoy, Lisa Marie x (Photo: Lisa Marie, Cariad and Otis at their first colour run!)
For the chance to win £10 off an activity session at Llangorse Activity Centre.... please complete the word search on page 29 and send to us by 16th July 2018. The winner will be picked at random.
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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, July issue: • Get to know Lyn Griffiths, Country Supplies • Review of Carrot & Wine Stores Café • Local Talent: Graham Goodrich ... And much much more. Just go to www.wyelocal.co.uk and click on the small image of the front cover ...
Mike Luxton Electrician PAT Testing Installation & Repairs Part P Registered Elecsa Registered No electrical job too small 3 The Paddocks, Newgate Street, Llanfaes, Brecon LD3 8DJ Tel: 01874 611794 Mob: 07802 711670 Email: mikeluxton1@tiscali.co.uk
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Get to really know... Mike Luxton
Mike was brought up and went to school in Brecon. He then trained at Merthyr Technical College. Place of birth? Brecon War Memorial Hospital. Where do you live now? Llanfaes, Brecon.
What have you done in your life that would surprise someone meeting you for the first time? I speak to people all over the world on my short wave radio.
Marital status? In a long term relationship. Occupation? Registered Electrician, self employed. Children? One daughter. Pets? A cat.
What book would you recommend to others? Read mostly magazines e.g. Trucks and Amateur Radio.
What was your favourite childhood television programme? Blue Peter.
Best present ever received? My first 2 wheeler bike as a child.
If you could be any animal, what would it be and why? Golden retreiver dog - I love walks in the countryside.
If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would it be? Cape Canaveral, the Kennedy Space Centre.
If you could have any superpower, what would it be? Teleportation. What is usually your first thought when you wake up? What’s the weather like? What do you usually think about right before falling asleep? Next days work. Do you believe in ghosts? No. Most exciting thing you’ve won? Only thing I have won is a painting of Hay on Wye. Two lessons life has taught you? Don’t take people for granted and always be honest and helpful. What makes you grumpy? Bad driving! Teenage crush? The singer Dusty Springfield. You’re given one million pounds, what do you spend it on? Some to charity, family and close friends. The rest on holidays!
List a goal on your life’s to-do list: Learn to speak Spanish. Name one thing you miss about being a kid: My comics, Dandy and The Beano. Name one thing you love about being an adult: Making my own decisions. What’s your favourite song of the moment? Budapest - George Ezra. What’s your favourite song of all time? The Wind Cries - Jimmy Hendrix What’s your favourite thing to do on a Saturday night? Relax with a glass of red wine. What’s your favourite thing to do on a Sunday afternoon? Relax in the garden or go for a run in the car. What would be your dream job? Wine taster!
Have any bad habits? TV channel hopper with the remote control.
What have you done today to make you feel proud? Moved a small tree off a main road to prevent an accident.
Which bad habits drive you crazy? Bad manners and bad time keeping.
Sum yourself up in five words: Diligent, professional, helpful, caring and friendly.
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What Makes Us Special: The Woodland Davies Partnership LLP “We have recently been told that it is our ‘attitude and understanding’ that makes us special. When Darryll and I set up on our own in 2006, we wanted to be able to turn no-one away so we have tried really hard to make an appointment with us as comfortable as possible – we know that people still imagine solicitors to be fat cat old men! We could not be further from that image. All of our lawyers are down to earth, personable and friendly and, apart from Darryll, we are all female. We counsel our clients and try to combine true care and conduct with the pace of the modern world.”
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Brecon Guildhall A ‘Council House’ where the administration of the Borough was carried out, existed on this site from 1556. A Guildhall replaced the old building in 1624. It was built by John Able, from Herefordshire and was constructed of wood and had an upper floor. Andrew Maund a Brecon builder replaced it in 1770. The army stored arms and gun powder in the Guildhall during the early nineteen century, until public alarm persuaded the military to move them. In 1809 Sir Charles Morgan of Tredegar House, Newport and MP for Brecon Borough, restored the hall at a cost of £500. In 1888 Colonel John Morgan, High Sheriff of Breconshire and Mayor of the Borough of Brecon, paid £3000 to restore the Guildhall again, creating a theatre on the first floor, installing gas lighting and a town clock. Until 1888 the ground floor of the Guildhall was used as a produce and meat market. The thirteen brick arches we see today, allowed access into the area and to stairs to the upper floor. At this date the produce and meat market moved to the Market Hall in High Street Superior. The open arches of the Guildhall were closed and replaced with ten windows and three doors and the ground floor was converted into a magistrate’s court and Council Chamber. www.blfhs.co.uk © Breconshire Local & Family History Society
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Enjoying a much deserved return to popularity, Dahlias are perfect for planting in summer borders and patio containers as well as for cut flowers in the home. Often flowering until the first frosts this bushy, tuberous, herbaceous perennial is native mainly to Mexico but also Central America and Colombia.
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Planting Dahlias in July will bring instant impact and warm, vibrant colour to your garden. Easy to grow and tolerant of a wide range of soil types, you don’t need to be a gardening expert to plant, grow and enjoy these plants in your garden year after year.
Dahlias can become very tall, so be prepared to Strawberries, Raspberries, support them as they emerge and grow. Always make Strawberries, Raspberries, BlackBlack & Red Currants, Gooseberries, & Red Currants, Gooseberries, sure that the dahlias are kept well fed and watered, Broad Beans, Peas, Potatoes. Broad Beans, Peas, Potatoes. dosing with a high potash plant feed as soon as the (When in season) (When in season) rawberries, Raspberries, Ready picked PicnicRaspberries, benches flowers heads appear. To keep them flowering for as Strawberries, MID JUNE - LATE JULY / EARLY orders taken. and hot & cold AUGUST RING FOR AVAILABILITY. ReadyCurrants, picked Picnic Red Gooseberries, Open 10am - 6pm drinks available. MID JUNE - Black LATE JULY / EARLY longbenches as possible dead head as the flower petals fall & Red Currants, Gooseberries, orders taken. and hot & cold AUGUST RING FORBroad AVAILABILITY. ad Beans, Peas, Potatoes. and expose Beans, Peas, Potatoes. Open 10am - 6pm drinks available.a pointed bud. Don’t confuse these with Call Andy & Kay Matthews on 01874 623301 Mob: 07977091462, (When in season) (When in season) e: andyandkay@btconnect.com Aberbran Fawr Farm, Aberbran Brecon, Powys, LD3 9NGthe rounded buds which are the new flowers!
Picnic benches Ready picked ID JUNE - LATE JULY / EARLY JUNE Mob: - LATE07977091462, JULY /Dahlia EARLYtubers can Picnic Call Andy & Kay Matthews on 01874MID 623301 be leftbenches to over-winter in well and hot & cold orders taken. and hot & cold ndyandkay@btconnect.com Aberbran Fawr Farm, Aberbran Brecon, Powys, LD3 9NG GUST RING FOR AVAILABILITY. AUGUST RING FOR AVAILABILITY. drained soils but to be certain of having them again Open 10am - 6pm drinks available. drinks available.
for the following year tubers should be lifted after the first frost have blackened the top growth. Dry Call Andy & Kay07977091462, Matthews onon 01874 623301 Mob: 07977091462, Call Andy &Mob: Kay Matthews hews on 01874 623301 them off in a frost proof shed or greenhouse and 01874 623301 Brecon, Mob: 07977091462 e: andyandkay@btconnect.com Aberbran Aberbran Brecon, Powys, LD3 9NG m Aberbran Fawr Farm, Aberbran Powys, LD3Fawr 9NG Farm, then store them in dry compost until Spring. In E: andy@aberbranfawr.co.uk March or April they can be started into growth in Aberbran Fawr Farm, pots and planted out after the last Spring frost. Aberbran, Brecon, Powys LD3 9NG Article supplied by The Old Railway Line Garden Centre. Three Cocks
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Protecting wildlife for the future
Wild in July
that often, like here, are further divided. The degree of division can even go on to a further stage or two. There is only one native fern that does not have leaves divided in this way – the Hart’s-tongue Fern which is common in our woodlands. Lemon-scented fern is unmistakeable when seen as photographed, looking at the spore producing “blobs” on the back of the frond. In this fern they hug the edge of the leaflet (or pinnule). And there is the lemon(ish) smell if you brush your hand along the frond.
Oreopteris limbosperma Lemon-scented Fern It isn’t generally realised how many different ferns we have growing in the Black Mountains, Beacons, and around. This one might easily be confused with the common “Male Fern” which isn’t even our most common fern. The picture shows a feature common to many, but not all, ferns in that the leaves or fronds are divided into leaflets
This fern prefers damp peaty locations with plenty of water flowing through the site. Just the sort of environment we found it in - a gully near the Gospel Pass - last month. Brecknock’s most common fern? Possibly, after Bracken, the Soft-shield fern that is abundant in so many shady woodland paths. John Crellin
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Record numbers of savers pull out of fixedrate bonds but provider traps can reduce returns
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Savers pulling money out of fixed-rate bonds must beware traps that can wreck returns. In April alone, £1.88 billion flowed out of fixed-rate accounts, the largest amount for more than a year, latest figures show. Your provider will write to you to tell you that your bond is coming to an end and spell out your options. Ignore this at your peril. Don’t assume that it will simply pay the money back into your current account or send a cheque. Providers differ in what they do at the end of the term. They want to hold on to your money and continue paying low rates. So you could end up in a poor-paying easy-access account or, even worse, in another fixed-rate bond where you can’t touch your money. NatWest writes to you 14 days before your bond matures. If you don’t tell the bank you want to opt out, it automatically reinvests your money into a new bond. You must tell it you want your money back before the maturity date. Once you are in the new bond, you have a month to take your money out without paying a fee. You are also at risk of ending up in a new bond by default with National Savings & Investments Guaranteed Growth or Income Bonds. NS&I write to you around 30 days before your bond matures and again with 14 days to go.You need to tell them before the maturity date if you want your money back, or you end up in a new bond of a similar term. – Tom Russell – Director of Beacon IFA Ltd
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JANET TIMOTHY specialises in all matters concerning land including the buying and selling of houses, land, businesses, commercial property and commercial Leases. Janet also has extensive experience in Probate and Wills.The firm promotes dealing with clients directly on a one to one basis without any legal jargon. “I know myself how frustrating it is not to have phone calls returned or not to be able to speak to the person you need to, so we put our clients first by making ourselves easily accessible.We give out direct phone numbers and email addresses in order that we can deal with any queries as quickly and efficiently as possible to, hopefully, ease what is already a stressful process. We know that the modern business is not constrained by traditional office hours and 9 to 5 doesn’t always suit business clients.”
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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Tea-on-Top A walk up Pen-y-Crug for mental health and wellbeing The Friends of Brecon and District Mind’s annual ‘Tea-on-Top’ walk takes place on Sunday 29th July. Organised to raise awareness of mental health issues, it revives a tradition at this time of year which was popular in the region until the 1950s of having a picnic on top of a local hill. The walk, starting at Brecon Cathedral car park, will be a three-mile round trip, passing the ancient Maendu Well and exploring the Iron Age hill-fort of Pen-y-Crug with its spectacular all-round views including the Brecon Beacons. There will be tea, cakes, sandwiches and music. To help with catering it would be helpful if you could, please, let the organisers know if you intend coming along. While care will be taken, those taking part need to take responsibility for their personal safety. Children should be accompanied by a responsible adult. Please wear stout shoes and suitable clothing. There is no charge but donations to the Friends of Brecon and District Mind are welcome. Meet in the Cathedral car park at 2pm but, if you wish to park there, please note that there are car-parking charges.
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Recipe: Courgette & Cheddar Tart This versatile vegetarian tart recipe is perfect for informal entertaining or the family.
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Local Gardens open for Charity
The National Garden Scheme has been opening gardens for charity since 1927 and this year there are over 3,500 gardens open in England and Wales to raise money for caring charities such as Macmillan, Marie Curie and Hospice UK. In Powys there are 40 stunning gardens which open over the summer.Two of these,Talgarth Mill andTreberfydd House, are within 25 miles of Brecon and open in July, with many more in neighbouring counties and further afield. Most gardens also offer refreshments and many welcome dogs (on a short lead). Some gardens also open by arrangement for individuals or groups providing a more exclusive experience.
Talgarth Mill, The Square, Talgarth, Brecon, LD3 0BW is open on Saturday 30th June & Sunday 1st July (10am - 4pm). Admission by donation. Treberfydd House, Llangasty, Bwlch, LD3 7PX is open on Sunday 29th July (1 - 5.30pm). Admission £4.00, children free. You can discover more about their gardens and the
charities supported by the National Garden Scheme in their 2018 Powys booklets and at www.ngs.org.uk Keep up to date by following them on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @powysngs. Helen Anthony, Publicity Officer, 01686 941795 Powys.NGS.publicity@gmail.com Photo: Treberfydd House
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Get to really know... Anna of Peak Planters Our business was set up in 2016 when we moved to Brecon from South Yorkshire. It was started because we wanted to work from home and move away from the city jobs we’d previously had, and hated. We don’t currently employ anyone its just my self and my partner Gareth running the show, which sometimes gets a little stressful, but generally we’re happier than we’ve ever been. We’re lucky as not only do we cover the Brecon area we are able post our products nationwide. Where are you based? We live in Pentrefelin, with beautiful views over Pen-y-Fan, but our main retail outlet at the moment is the local markets. We currently have monthly stalls in Brecon Craft Market, Crickhowell and Hay on Wye. We also sell our products on line from our website www.peakplanters.co.uk Do you have ambitions to move or grow bigger? Always, who doesn’t? We’ve recently put our bird boxes in two local craft shops, one in Talgarth and one in Brecon and so far they’re doing great ..... Why we didn’t think to do this before I’m not sure? Have you won any awards in your business? We got 2nd place at Brecon Agricultural show for best craft display, possibly not a huge achievement, but it made my day. Do you need to do any annual training to keep up your qualification up to date? No, but maybe I should enrol on a customer service course as I’m not sure my people skills are that great. Two things having your own business has taught you? 1. There’s two 5 o ‘clock’s in each day. 2. People really like Welsh Slate bird boxes! List one thing you wish you could change about your business: Our business name, we started off selling just garden planters, hence Peak Planters, but now we sell more bird boxes and wildlife houses
than anything else making our name slightly odd. List three goals on your business to-do list: 1.Work out how google ad words actually work. 2. Get BT to bring me superfast broadband, or just anything over 0.5 MB would be really nice. 3. Get our products into more local shops. Name one regret you have about your business: Trying to get a day off is proving quite impossible, something always pops up. Have any hidden talents come to light since starting the business? I built our own website, which before I would have said was impossible. Have you had any embarrassing moments while working? Not yet, but I’m sure it will happen one day! Is there anything else you’d like people to know about you and your business? Every thing we sell is handmade at our workshop in Pentrefelin, we strive to make great quality products that are substantial as well as sustainable. Sum your business up in five words: If Carlsberg made bird boxes.
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London House, Maendu Street £230k
Bridge End House, Sennybridge £290k
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A highly trusted service with Chancellors Previously known as Russell Baldwin & Bright in Herefordshire and Mid-Wales, Chancellors is one of the leading independent estate agents in the UK. Sales Manager for the Hay-on-Wye branch, Michael Rylands, has 30 years of experience in this territory alone, and he is backed up by an equally knowledgeable team with a rich and prosperous history in the area. Having established a highly trusted service led by a team of local experts, they are making full use of the highly regarded Chancellors brand to reflect the enhanced service they can provide to their customers. As part of the Chancellors Group, services encompass all aspects of buying, renting, selling, or letting your property, as well as financial services and investment advice. With a far-reaching network of over 50 branches and 700 other associated agents, DOG WALKING - We walk your dog from home when you are unable to.
Chancellors’ prominent presence both online and on the high street ensures the widest possible audience for the properties they market. The Chancellors Group operates across the Home Counties, Oxfordshire, London, Herefordshire and Mid-Wales. Whether you’re in the process of finding your dream property or considering marketing your own, visit www.chancellors.co.uk to explore the full range of services or call now on 01497 821222.
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The opening of Caffi Croeso (Dementia Friendly Cafe) on the 17th April at the Parish Hall was a great success. Elvis (Darren Graceland Jones) went down a storm with the guests. Cakes supplied by Odonnell Bakehouse and The Pantry Coffee House. Bingo was a hit and the prizes were great. Enough tickets for a year were supplied by Dai Man U and Paul from Bacchus was the entertaining bingo caller.
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On the 15th May the second event took place at Caffi Croeso. Another fantastic success. Sally Rees (Guitarist) and Susan Mary Walters (Key Board player) put on a fantastic afternoon with the theme being the Royal Wedding. Cakes donated by Odonnell Bakery and Clam’s Cakes. Dilwyn Williams the bingo caller did a splendid job.
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(LwD Society) in association with The Beaufort Male Voice Choir are putting on a charity concert at the Clarence Hall, Crickhowell on the 21st July at 7pm to raise money to continue funding Caffi Croeso as well as other dementia related causes. Tickets £10.00. Available at Odonnell Bakehouse, Crickhowell or contact suzan.alderton@btinternet.com / 07876085769. Caffi Croeso is open every 3rd Tuesday of the month!
STEAM & VINTAGE RALLY Boatside Farm, Hay-on-Wye HR3 5RS Sunday 12th August 2018 from 9.30am Paws For Thought, Numerous Vintage Exhibits Craft Demonstrations, Children’s Entertainment Car Boot, Auto Jumble and Trade Stands.
A Great Family Friendly Day Out | Free Car Park Admission £8, OAPs £6, Children £4 (under 11s free) Further details – Mrs J Young, tel: 01497 847 567 www.vintage-society.org | email: info@vintage-society.org
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News from Chris Davies -Your local MP
Eighteen months ago I wrote in the Brecon and Radnor Express endorsing the Government’s plans for a third runway at Heathrow Airport. I am pleased to say that the Cabinet has now committed to the expansion of Heathrow and this will go to a vote in the coming weeks. When I wrote about this issue eighteen months ago, I pointed out that currently Britain is in drastic need of extra air capacity in the South East of England. With Heathrow operating at 98 per cent of capacity for more than a decade, while Gatwick is also approaching its limits. In recent years Heathrow has been overtaken by Dubai International as the world’s busiest airport. A third runway could increase capacity from 480,000 to 740,000 flights a year. I do understand some people have concerns about Heathrow expansion. The fact that some people’s homes may be demolished in order to build the runway is very sad indeed. I have been reassured that the Government have evaluated all other options and Heathrow expansion is the most economically favourable option to fix our air capacity problem. However, we must look at the positives, Heathrow Expansion will send a message to the world. This is extremely important as many are trying to talk this nation down post-Brexit and we need to make sure that we send the right global message.That Britain is open for business. Our economy here in Wales has lagged behind other parts of the UK and external investment is one of the ways in which we can really benefit. Projects such as Heathrow give us the opportunity to hugely benefit the trade, tourism and business that comes with airport expansion. The more business and tourism we can attract through expanding Heathrow, the more business and tourism we can attract to Wales, which brings investment and jobs to our economy.
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Sometimes local councils come up with ideas that might look reasonable on paper but are unreasonable when looked at more closely. Such is the proposal in Powys County Council’s current public consultation on introducing parking charges for disabled drivers (‘Blue Badge’ holders). In my view this idea is unfair and panders to the perception that many Blue Badge holders are not disabled and don’t need free parking in disabled bays. In fact the vast majority of blue badge holders are genuinely disabled and do need this extra support. Disabled people face enough barriers without the council making things more difficult; and anyway the council has not thought through all the practical implications – for example the need to make the ticket machines easier for people in wheelchairs and with impaired mobility to use, and located in places nearer the disabled parking bays.. Oh, and how this change would cause more disabled drivers to park on-street or to simply take their valued business out of county to the big shopping centres where disabled parking is more available and still free. These reasons and more are why I and my colleagues on the county council are resolutely opposed to the whole idea. Apart from our opposition in principle, we also think that the council’s highly questionable claim that the change could raise £100,000 per year does not justify doing it. The consultation ends on Friday 2nd July and the survey is available here:- www.powys.gov.uk/ haveyoursay and from the council’s offices and libraries or my constituency office in Brecon. Other current areas of concern to me as your local AM are the council Cabinet’s continuing underfunding of our local schools and the further cuts it is making to the Youth Service. The council’s Cabinet and its ruling groups outvoted my Welsh Liberal Democrat council colleagues’ proposal to put an extra £1 million in to our schools in this year’s council budget, despite the fact that all of Powys’s 12 secondary schools are in a worsening budget position and 9 are already in deficit. I very much hope the council’s current Independent/ Conservative Cabinet will quickly change its current strategy before the prospects for our youngsters become even more difficult. Please contact me anytime on 01874 625739 or at kirsty.williams@assembly.wales.
Microtopping creates a continuous surface with no joints unless required. Applied in no more than four coats, the final thickness can be as little as 3mm thick, making it a very versatile alternative to tile and wood flooring. Microtopping can be used on both internal and external surfaces and can be applied to almost any substrate with the correct primer. We apply the product to floors, staircases and feature walls, wetrooms and worktops and even furniture. The finished product is very strong and durable, eco friendly and resistant to high uv levels. So if you’re looking for a seamless, contemporary finish in a large range of colours and effects, then please get in touch for more information. Call Andrew - 07967655426 Email andrew@seerconstruction.co.uk
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News from William Powell
GLANUSK SERVICES Sennybridge, Brecon, LD3 8PS Situated on the main A40 between Brecon & Llandovery
Welsh Liberal Democrat County Councillor for Talgarth In recent weeks, communities across the UK have marked the first anniversaries of the terrorist atrocities at Manchester Arena, London Bridge and Borough Market.We will also never forget the devastation of the GrenfellTower fire in North Kensington, which followed only days later, just a few minutes away from our partner community in Talgarth Road, Hammersmith. At such times, we are made especially aware of the importance of community solidarity. In this connection, it was my privilege to attend PAVO’s Powys Volunteer of the Year Awards on Wednesday, 6th June at The Strand Hall, Builth Wells, in the presence of Dame Shan Legge-Bourke, Lord Lieutenant of Powys. The evening, which took place in National Volunteers’ Week, was a rich celebration of volunteering in all its forms, individual and collective, throughout Powys. I was delighted to see Hay Brecon Talgarth Sanctuary for Refugees (HBTS4R) receive the Group Volunteering Award. Their role coordinating support and promoting basic decency and kindness towards the refugee community in Wales has been very heartening, at a time when the news has been dominated by darker events and a distinct lack of charity and humanitarian spirit. HBTS4R meets every month in Talgarth, courtesy of Gwernyfed RFC, to plan their forthcoming programme of events and visits, which makes the accolade they have received all the more special for our community. Congratulations are also in order for Breconshire student Amy Argent, who serves as Youth Councillor on Talgarth Town Council, as well as having experience of community volunteering, ranging from Young Carers to Dyfed Powys Police Cadets. Amy has recently been appointed to the Young People’s Advisory Panel of the Children’s Commissioner for Wales, Sally Holland. Amy is a committed and highly articulate advocate for young people’s issues and I have every confidence that she will make a strong contribution to the Panel. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch, if you have any issues of concern, by email: president@welshlibdems. org.uk, on Facebook or Twitter @WmPowell2016. Best wishes, William
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Orders now taken for St. Mary’s Bread Home Deliveries of groceries now available HEATING OIL AND RED DIESEL ON THE PUMP Deliveries available 100ltr minimum
GLANUSK COUNTRY STORE Old Station Masters House, Sennybridge, Brecon, LD3 8RS 01874 636757 (Opposite Welsh Shearing Centre) For all your wet weather gear & work wear Equestrian Everything you need, clothing, tack, accessories & feed Horse Rugs, Washed, Reproofed & Repaired Second-hand saddlery sold on commission basis Shooting Accessories & Clothing Available Light Military repairs undertaken
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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. 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. Brownies: 6 – 7.30pm. Age 7 to 10. www.girlguiding.org.uk/ brownies. Brecon Athletics Club: 6 – 8pm. Brecon Leisure Centre. Contact Kath Crane 01874 623677.
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. 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. 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.
– 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. Caffi Croeso – Pop up Dementia Friendly Café: (Every 3rd Tuesday in the month). 2 – 4pm. Parish Hall, Church Lane, Crickhowell.
Alive & Kickin’ Community Choir: 7 – 9pm.The Old Museum, Action on Hearing Loss: 2 Brecon. Everyone aged 10+ who - 4pm. Brecon Library. We wants to sing is most welcome. provide support to hearing aid £5 per session. Contact Tanya Alzheimer’s Society – Tea, Chat users, enabling people to make To advertise in the Local Beacon tel. 07775 email. advertising@localbeacon.co.uk the most of their hearing aid & Activities in 898432 Brecon: 10.30am Walker 07723 016837. - 38 -
What’s on: during the week 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@ 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 Please time only): 6 – 7pm formention Junior
school age. 7 – 8pm for High school age. Brecon High School Sports Hall. Contact Tony, e-mail southpowysfootballhub@gmail. com or 07854 012841.
Shukokan Karate: 7.15 – 8pm beginners, 8 – 9pm intermediates, 9 – 10pm seniors & adults. Brecon Leisure Centre. Contact Paul Jones 01874 623677.
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.
Table Tennis Social Club: 7.30pm. Trallong Church Hall. Beginners, enthusiasts & veterans welcome. Contact Trevor Lee 01874 638995.
Slimming World: 6pm. Bishop Bevan Hall, Lion St., Brecon. Contact Joan 01873 561526 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.
The Regimental Association of the Royal Welsh: (First Tuesday of the month). 7.30pm. Brecon RAFA Club, Concorde House, 101 The Struet, Brecon. 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 Jazz Club: (Every 2nd Tuesday in the month). 8pm. The Muse, Glamorgan Street, Brecon, LD3 7DW. Visit www. breconjazzclub.org. Email: info@ breconjazzclub.org. Brecon Basketball Club: 8 – 9pm. Brecon Leisure Centre. Contact Roger Norris 01874 623677. WEDNESDAY
Brecon Youth Club: (Term time) The Brecon Singers – 7 – 9.30pm. Brecon Youth Ctr., Rehearsals: (Term time only – Cradoc Rd., Brecon. Age Group: Summer term ends 4th July). We 11 – 25. Contact Rhodri Jones reconvene in September when the Local Beacon when responding adverts we to shall be rehearsing J S Bach’s 01874 622658. - 39 -
What’s on: during the week Magnificat for our concert on 17th November. New members will be very welcome. Visit www. breconsingers.com. 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. English Country Dancing: 10am – 12 noon. St. Peter’s Church Hall, Glasbury.Taught by Margaret Gill. £3 per session. Just turn up for a free session or for more information contact Stephanie 01497 820694 or Susan 01544 327337. See article on page 28. 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 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 561526 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 selfdefence and personal protection. Visit www.bujinkan-brecon.co.uk. 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.
What’s on: during the week 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.
www.breconbowlingclub.org.uk. Contact Elaine 01874 622960 or 07976 486206. Social Bowling: (April until October). 6pm. Brecon Bowling Club. All ages and abilities, no experience necessary, coaching available. Bowls provided, just wear flat bottom shoes. E-mail: elaine60sweet@aol.com. Contact Elaine Sweet 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.
Slimming World: 5pm & 7pm. St David’s Hall, Bailihelig Rd, Llanfaes, Brecon. Contact Shelley 01874 622846 / 07980 259638.
Short Mat Bowls: 7pm. Trallong Hall. Come & join a small, friendly group playing Short Mat Bowls on an informal basis. Contact 01874 611602.
Brownies: 5.30 – 7pm. Age 7 to 10. www.girlguiding.org.uk/ brownies.
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.
Ladies Bowling: 6pm (until September). Brecon Bowling Club. No previous experience needed, coaches available. Visit
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
What’s on: during the week / month 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. Social Bowling: (April until October). 6pm. Brecon Bowling Club. All ages and abilities, no experience necessary, coaching available. Bowls provided, just wear flat bottom shoes. E-mail: elaine60sweet@aol.com. Contact Elaine Sweet 07976 486206.
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.
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 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!
Llangynidr Farmers’ & Producers’ Market: (Last Sunday of the month). 10am – 1pm. Llangynidr Village Hall, NP8 1LS. Local fresh produce and homemade arts & craft. Free entry, free parking, refreshments available. See advert and article on page 20.
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.
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.
Brecon Beacons Young Archaeologists Club (BBYAC): (Every 2nd Saturday in the month). 2 - 4pm. Subud Hall, Brecon. The club is open to all youngsters in the age range 8 to 16. We cover an interesting range of activities aimed at revealing the methods used and the wonders revealed by archaeologists. Visit www.yac-uk.org. Contact bbyac1@btinternet.com.
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Brecon Farmers Market: (Every 2nd Saturday in the month): 9.30am – 2pm. Brecon Market Hall. Contact 07926 196714.
Plan Brecon - Litter Picking Brecon: (First Sunday of the month). 10am – 12noon. Meet at Watergate Car Park, Brecon.
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 Saturday 30th June Sunday 1st July NGS Open Days: 10am – 4pm. Talgarth Mill, The Square, Talgarth, Brecon, LD3 0BW. Admission by donation. See article on page 21. Sunday 1st July ‘Talgarth Walkers are Welcome’ Walk: Meet 10am to share lifts to start of walk.Talgarth Car Park. 3.5 mile gentle stroll in the Black Mountains foothills. No stiles, dogs welcome. Friday 6th July William Powell Advice Surgery: 5pm. Talgarth Tourist Information & Resource Centre. Appointments are not essential – but getting in touch in advance
What’s on: during the month / next month may be useful if the issues are complex. Contact 07703 112113. Saturday 7th July Talgarth Family Fun Day: Gwernyfed Rugby Club, Talgarth. Powys Police Open Day: 11am – 4pm. Brecon Police Station. Free entry. Displays and demonstrations including scenes of crime, dog section, firearms, roads policing, custody tours, partner agencies and much more. BBQ: 7 – 9pm. The Bakers’ Table, Talgarth Mill. Tickets £12. BYOB. All proceeds to The Drew Barker-Wright Charity. Saturday 7th July Sunday 8th July Summer Fete & BBQ Weekend: The Old Railway Line Garden Centre, Three Cocks, LD3 0SG. Family fun, BBQ demos and tasters. Contact 01497 847055. See advert on page 9. Wednesday 11th July Brecon Political & Theological Discussion Group – Gareth Pearson on ‘Importance of Philosophy & Character Education in Modern Society’: 7.30pm. Three Horseshoes, Llanfaes, Brecon. Thursday 12th July Brecon Beacons Poetry Stanza – Poetry Workshop: 7 – 9pm. 82 The Struet, Brecon. Free. Contact Gareth 07787 568479.
own or with partner/family. Visit www.llandoveryfolkdancing.co.uk. Contact Jean 01550 720483.
LD3 0SG. Fun workshop! Booking required. Contact 01497 847055. See advert on page 9.
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Sunday 29th July
Charity Concert: 7pm. Clarence Hall, Crickhowell. Living with Dementia Society in association with The Beaufort Male Voice Choir charity concert to raise money to continue funding the pop up Caffi Croeso, Parish Hall, Crickhowell, as well as other dementia related causes. The Choir will be accompanied by a young soloist. Please support people living with dementia and at the same time have a wonderful evening by booking your tickets. Tickets £10 from O’Donnell Bakehouse, High Street, Crickhowell or contact Suzan and Mike, e-mail suzan. alderton@btinternet.com who will arrange an alternative collection point or drop off. Contact Suzan 07876085769 or Mike 07528 279488. See article on page 27.
NGS Open Day: 1 – 5.30pm. Treberfydd House, Llangasty, Bwlch, LD3 7PX Admission £4, children free. See article on page 21.
Sunday 22nd July National Cycle Museum Cycle Jumble: 9am – 1pm. Royal British Legion, Tremont Road, Llandrindod Wells. Visit www. cyclemuseum.org.uk. Contact Steve 07740 923630.
Tea-on-Top - A walk up Peny-Crug for mental health and wellbeing: 2pm at Brecon Cathedral car park. A three-mile round trip. See www.breconmind. org.uk / email friends@breconmind. org.uk. See editorial on page 15. Sunday 12th August Steam & Vintage Rally: From 9.30am. Boatside Farm, Hay, HR3 5RS. Paws For Thought, numerous vintage exhibits, craft demonstrations, children’s enter tainment, car boot, auto jumble and trade stands. A great family friendly day out. Free car park. Admission £8, OAPs £6, children £4 (under 11s free). Visit www.vintagesociety.org. Contact Mrs J Young 01497 847567. Email: info@vintage-society.org. See adver t on page 27.
Monday 23rd July Thursday 26th July Royal Welsh Show 2018: Royal Welsh Showground, Llanelwedd, LD2 3SY. See advert on page 26.
If you have a local class or event, please email events@cariadslocal.co.uk. Llandovery Folk Dancing – Peter Non-profit or community Brock – Playford Dancing (Folk Wednesday 25th July clubs/organisations will be Dancing): 7.30 – 10.30pm. Rhys Wild Wednesday ‘Miniature included for free. Pritchard Hall, SA20 ODD. £5 Gardens’: The Old Railway Line Businesses will be asked to Pleaseon mention LocalCentre, BeaconThree when Cocks, respondingpay to adverts a small charge. incl. refreshments. Come your the Garden Friday 20th July
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