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November 2018 • Issue 111
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Hello Welcome to our November issue of Local Beacon.
The community magazine encouraging local residents to use what’s on their doorstep
For the town of Brecon and the surrounding villages Address: Goosepool Cottage Winforton Herefordshire HR3 6EB
12 years ago we started the sister publication, Wye Local. Over those 12 years my step son has gone from toddler to teenager, I’ve had two successful IVF treatments with two extremely characterful children to show for it! The team has grown from just one (me) to myself and eight others with three delivery teams. We’ve launched two other monthly magazines, one family magazine, and the annual calendar that has been going for 10 years! And I worked on a different time zone to the rest of the team when I lived in Shanghai for 14 months. I wonder what the next 12 years has instore for us at Cariads Local Ltd. Read more on page 22. The Party Time feature returns on page 26 & 27. I love the festive season, a time to have several get togethers over the coming months, from the works do to a good ole night out with friends. Within the feature you’ll see some local businesses who can help you look your best for that special night out.
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From page 28 you’ll find the Christmas Shopping feature. Buy from that small producer this Christmas. Buy handmade. Buy from people you know. Start your Christmas Shopping on the local High Street.This is a great way to keep money in the local community and of course find that unique gift. Don’t forget to check the various adverts and what’s on section for some wonderful fairs, festivals, etc where you can peruse stalls whilst sipping mulled wine and eating mince pies. Did I mention I love this time of year?!
surrounding areas!”
Lots of festive themed events going on in Brecon. A Family Treasure Hunt, page 2. A Christmas Tree Festival, page 24. Brecon With Bells On, pages 32 & 33. Artisan Market & Cafe, page 35. Victorian Holly Fair and Father Christmas Experience, page 38. Also check out the what’s on listings.
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Enjoy,
“The local magazine has helped project my business to the people of Brecon and
Lisa Marie x (Photo: Lisa Marie and Cariad Badham)
Competition: (Winner of October Competition: Nicky Whitelaw, Brecon)
For the chance to win a family ticket, 2 adults + 2 children, to Hay Festival Winter Weekend (22-25 November). Can mix and match shows, subject to availability.... please complete the word search on page 25 and send to us by 16th November 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, November issue: • Review: The Crown Inn, Dilwyn • Get to really know Marion Hughes • New in Town: Artizan Creations ... And much much more. Just go to www.wyelocal.co.uk and click on the small image of the front cover ...
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Talybont Woods by Edward Lancaster
Photographers Name: Edward Lancaster.
alongside some incredible cinematographers and my pictures tend to have a cinematic quality about them.
Where Do You Live: Brecon.
What is your favourite local point of beauty: The Brecon Beacons are ever inspiring and I’m always discovering new places. The beauty of things to me is often hidden and not so obvious, beauty is often in what is not seen, and lies beyond what the eyes can see or assess.
Occupation: I work in the film and TV Industry. Amateur or Profesional Photographer: I take commissions and have featured in travel journals and particularly enjoy taking portraits. Ultimately it is for other people to judge. If Professional where did you gain experience: I worked as a photographers assistant when I left school and have worked in the film business ever since. I have worked
Top Tip to Local Photographers: Try not to imitate what other photographers do, the most important thing about taking pictures is the person doing it and why they are doing it. Anything you would like our readers to know about you: I once went to India and bought a camel and crossed The Great Thar Desert on it. It was fantastic. Website: www.elphoto.co.uk
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Brecon Singers bringing this piece to life! On Saturday 10th November the stones of Brecon Cathedral will be ringing to the glorious sound of JS Bach’s Magnificat. Brecon Singers are bringing this piece to life, supported by internationally renowned soloists from The Sixteen, Julie Cooper, William Purefoy, Ben Davies and Tom Robson. Directed by Robert Evans. The choir will be accompanied by organist Merion Wynn Jones and Tim Cronins orchestra.
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The Ursuline Order of Nuns, Brecon The order of Irish Ursulines, so-called as it was dedicated to St Ursula, recently celebrated the 70th anniversary of their arrival in Brecon. In September 1948 six Thurles Ursulines and one sister from Waterford joined two Blackrock sisters to make a new foundation in Brecon. They took over the Convent and St David’s School in Glamorgan Street, which had for forty-five years been owned and staffed by the Daughters of the Holy Spirit (also known as the White Nuns because of the colour of their habits).
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The Ursuline Order, in which women dedicated their lives to the service of the Church through the education of girls, was founded in 1535 in Brescia by Angela Merici, an Italian religious educator [Painting of St Angela Merici by Pietro Calzavacca]. It is the oldest order of women in the Roman Catholic Church dedicated to teaching. St Ursula was recognised as the patron saint of school girls.
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The order opened St Joseph’s Primary School in 1950 and the sisters devoted themselves to education and pastoral work. They quickly became a part of town life, but sadly both schools have closed and the community now has only two sisters remaining.
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Wild in November
Protecting wildlife for the future
find it on a roadside verge or in a hedgerow though – and, where it is found, it might well be mistaken for a moss. But, as the picture shows, this little plant does have veins to carry water and nutrients. Mosses are more primitive and lack well-developed distribution systems. These ferns (there are two closely related species that grow in this area) are dependent on a damp environment and so are found clinging to rocks in permanently wet places such as the gorges our waterfall country streams flow through. Below the north face of Pen y Fan is another area they can be found – in rocky crevices that never dry out.The leaf is only one cell thick and so cannot survive drying conditions at all well.
Hymenophyllum wilsonii Wilson’s Filmy Fern Ferns are taken for granted in the countryside without most people realising how many different types there are. This is one of the most unusual and grows in quite a few places in the county. You won’t
All ferns pass through a stage where a very damp environment is essential as they develop – with the ubiquitous Bracken being the best adapted to drier conditions. John Crellin
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Cautious parents who leave their children’s savings languishing in cash could be missing out on thousands of pounds. Figures compiled for Money Mail reveal families saving into tax-free children’s accounts over the past 13 years could have made up to £21,000 more by investing the money in the stock market, rather than cash. Parents looking to save for children aged under 18 today can open a tax-efficient Junior ISA.
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November at TB! Opening November will be Glenn Tilbrook:The Voice and Face of Squeeze (Fri 2nd). In this very personal show he will be performing both Squeeze songs and his own interpretation of songs by other artists.
Coming Soon to Theatr Brycheiniog! RWCMD Big Band: Smoke Gets in Your Eyes Sun 4 Nov, 7.30pm £14 / £12 Some of the finest young jazz musicians in Wales, currently studying at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama, explode on to the stage with burning solos and sparkling Big Band numbers, guaranteed to set your fireworks weekend alight!
Frankenstein Tue 13 Nov, 7.30pm £15 / £13 Frankenstein: a cautionary tale, a creation story, an outsider story… a love story. Visceral and engaging, Cascade’s production brings to the stage all the potency, drama and tragic inevitability that has made the original novel beloved by generation after generation. A company of six performers and two musicians bring to life this ultimate gothic fantasy to mark its 200th anniversary.
Ventoux Wed 28 Nov, 7.30pm £12 / £10 The story of Lance Armstrong and Marco Pantani on the fearsome Mont Ventoux in the drug-fuelled race of the 2000 Tour de France. Their rivalry is restaged using breathtaking video accompaniment and a pair of road bikes, asking the question – how far will we go to succeed?
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Children ages 3+ will love Slip Stones (Mon 5th, 10am) / Cerrig yn Slic (Llun 5, 1pm). This interactive production, set in the round, uses natural objects to tell stories and encourages a new way of learning through play. Older children will take to the stage as part of the world’s largest youth drama festival, Shakespeare Schools Festival. (Mon 19th) The Russian National Ballet return for a second year, this time with Tchaikovsky’s classic romantic ballet Swan Lake (Wed 7th); The Brodsky Quartet (Thu 8th) will give a chamber music concert featuring the works of Javier Alvarez, Edward Elgar and Dmitri Shostakovich; and we welcome Malcolm Pitt to the stage in a brand new show from the makers of Talon, The Lionel Richie Songbook (Fri 9th). Following the success of last year’s One Man, Two Guvnors, BlackRat productions return with Orton’s wicked dark masterpiece LOOT (Sat 10th), which follows two young friends stashing the proceeds of a bank robbery in an occupied coffin. More drama comes from The Humours of Bandon (Tue 27th), a coming of age story exploring the trials and triumphs of competitive Irish Dancing. Outdoor adventure fans won’t want to miss matinee The Hard Road to Everest (Sun 11th). Legendary mountaineers Doug Scott CBE and Paul ‘Tut’ Braithwaite give a fascinating and humorous insight into their careers. This talk will also include the sale of Nepalese cards and goods to support Community Action Nepal. Recognizable for being the cover image for our Autumn Season brochure, Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers (Sat 17th) perform their new show Tribe which is full of sharp synchronisation, mysterious masked choreography and sumptuous soundscapes, is wrapped up in a breath-taking display of high energy and powerful rhythms on huge taiko drums. More music will come from Welsh harpist Catrin Finch & Senegalese Kora player Seckou Keita (Thu 22nd) as they showcase their award-winning collaboration.
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There are two live screenings from NT Live taking place in November, encore Allelujah! (Thu 1st) which follows a documentary crew on the Dusty Springfield Geriatric Ward, and The Madness of George III (Tue 20th), featuring Olivier Award winner Mark Gatiss as the lunatic king. November’s Art Society Brecknock talk comes from Adam Busiakiewick on Music and Art in the Age of Vermeer (Tue 13th), and the Comedy Club (Fri 30th) lineup includes Sam Fletcher.
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FULLY QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED ARBORISTS
BRECON Poets:
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David’s book ‘The Light Stuff (Brazen Calyx Press, 2018)’ launched on Tuesday 23rd October.
HAVE YOU CONSIDERED THE PACIFIC? She lives between London and New York (author biog.) Between St. James’s Palace And the Empire State, I have drained the toxic chalice, And accept my lonely fate: Here I wrestle with writer’s block, With semiotics and semantics, A stylite on a stack of rock In the barren mid-Atlantic. Between the streets of Soho And downtown Manhattan, I live, the ultimate boho,
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Choose one of the extremities That frame my ascetic sojourn? No: here are no distractions, Save the cries of kittiwakes. I shun the gross attractions Of both those cityscapes.
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With elegant concision I revise my latest tome. Where time brooks no division, Here I make my home. Contributions from local poets are invited. These should be no more than 24 lines in length and accompanied by two or three succinct sentences about the poet. They should please be emailed to breconpoets@yahoo.com and not directly to the Local Beacon.
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Riddles of the month - for fun! 1. I am somewhere far below, where no light goes. Here, all a man can do is hack away until at last the shiny things reveal themselves. What am I? 2. I may be hard, I may be rough, bound in the round to claim a love. What am I? 3. I can be naked, I can be covered; but just keep me peeled, and the wonders you’ll discover. What am I? 4. In the light, I may reflect. In the dark, I’m cold and wet. What am I? 1. A gold mine. 2. A diamond. 3. Your eyes. 4. Water.
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BUSINESS PROFILE
Cariads Local Ltd – 12 years old! When was the business started? Wye Local launched in Hay-on-Wye in 2006. What made you set up the business? I’d worked in the printing world since I was 16 years old. I’d briefly worked in Sales, one job selling mobile phones, another selling advertising space. So I felt I had the skills needed to set up Wye Local. Hay had a lot going on, a great high street and ample tradesmen/women but there was nowhere affordable to promote events or services. Expanding to cover Talgarth several months into the launch worked extremely well. Do you have ambitions to grow bigger? Right now, no. Earlier this year I separated from my husband, so now it’s about finding the right family and work balance. The children are getting older and I’d like them to get involved into local clubs and classes. Do you need to do any annual training to keep up to date? As a team we get together every quarter to see if we can improve our service, consider if we can include any new features, and listen to what our readers and customers are saying. We welcome any feedback, good or bad. Two lessons having your own business has taught you? 1) If something doesn’t go to plan, just take a deep breath and decide how you’ll solve it. Don’t panic, there’s always a solution. 2) Delegate, delegate, delegate! At first I thought I had to do everything myself. Now I delegate to a team member who can often do it better. We all have our strengths and weaknesses – it’s important to realise what these are. What is your ideal customer? A positive/happy one. Just as in life generally, I’m all about surrounding myself with positive vibes! What is your greatest achievement in your business? Working around my young family and meeting deadlines. I have a 14-year-old stepson, a 6-year-old daughter and a 3-year-old son. When one of the children has been up all night projectile vomiting, it’s tough. I’m sure other working parents reading this will relate! Many of us do it and when we nail working and parenting, for me it feels like the best achievement ever. As a team, if one of us is struggling, we all chip in to ensure we meet our monthly deadlines. What has been the biggest help to building your business up? A wonderful, loyal team. Back in 2006
it was just me. As the magazine grew and I decided I wanted to launch other publications, I took on my first team member, Clare, in 2008. Now, in 2018, Clare is still putting up with me, along with Davina (accounts), Robert (events and deliveries), Jess (design and proofing), Laura (sales and proofing), Nicole (design and admin), Gill (credit control), Max (sales) and three small delivery teams. List three goals on your business to-do list: 1) Grow Local Ludlow. Five issues in, we’re getting good feedback. Ludlow has a super community feel so I’m sure it could be as successful as Local Beacon and Wye Local. 2) Move our three monthly magazines onto a new magazine software that will make us more efficient from sales through to accounts. 3) Throw a party! I had planned to do this in 2016 when it was our 10th anniversary... but I temporarily moved to Shanghai. Perhaps we’ll wait until our 15th anniversary... Name one regret you have about your business: I don’t. If we’ve done anything that’s received bad feedback, I or one of the team correct it. Life’s one big learning adventure. Have any hidden talents come to light since starting the business? Multi-tasking with a hint of delegation. What’s the funniest thing that’s happened to you while doing your job? On numerous occasions people have thought Clare was my mum! Even more so in the early days as my maiden name was Williams. Clare liked people thinking she was the boss! Is there anything else you’d like people to know about you and your business? I suppose just that we want to help local businesses. We work with businesses, we don’t just take your money for the advert and run. We like to offer features to accompany your advert – this promotes you further and it makes our magazines unique and interesting to the readers, so it’s a win-win. What do you know now that you wish you’d known before starting your business? You are always representing your business. So a night out, a few ciders on board, you’ll always bump into a customer and have to snap into ‘professional Lisa’. Sum your business up in five words: Friendly, helpful, affordable, informative, LOCAL.
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Q&A with: Dressed to Impress How many dresses do you currently have in stock? Ooh, hundreds, literally. I have over 100 evening and prom dresses, over 100 mother-of-the-bride/groom outfits and occasion dresses, about 70 bridesmaid dresses and 40 wedding dresses.
If you don’t have my size, are you able to order it in? If yes, how long does this take? Absolutely, as long as the supplier has it in stock and the style is offered in your size. Sometimes if the exact style is not available in your size I can find something similar that is. Also, most of the bridesmaid dresses I have in stock can be ordered in sizes 0 - 30. Delivery times vary and can be anything from 1 - 12 weeks depending on what is being ordered. What would be your advice to someone looking for that special evening dress? Well, I would first want to know what kind of event they were going to. Some events have a theme so I can help them choose something that would fit the theme; some have dress codes which eliminates some styles of dresses and some are red carpet type events so I would advise a bit of glitz and glamour. Of
course, if there is going to be a lot of dancing going on I would advise to steer away from a dress with any kind of train, and if the evening will include a multi-course meal I’d advise choosing something elegant but comfortable. Why should people come into your shop rather than shop online? Firstly,because they can try on many different styles right there and then to find out what suits them, without having to try on and send things back in the post. Secondly, because I can give customers an honest opinion before they buy and can help them choose something that looks great on them. Thirdly, they can see and feel the quality of the dress and fabric before they purchase, and lastly it is much easier to match up accessories with a real item than it is with a picture. However, if people really want to shop on line they could shop in our online shop at www.dressedtoimpressonline.co.uk! Do you have anything for men? Actually, yes we do! We have 2 and 3 piece slim fitting suits as well as tuxedos and ties. We can also order waistcoats, bow ties and cravats in your wedding colours.
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Christmas Card Shop opens in Brecon supporting a wide range of charities It is that time of year again when the Cards for Good Causes pop-up charity Christmas card shop opens in Brecon at our usual venue of St Mary’s Church, Brecon. The church is situated in the centre of the town, just look out for the tower. The shop will be open from Thursday 18th October until Saturday 15th December, 2018. Opening times are 10.00am – 4.00pm Monday to Saturday.
In 1959, James “Jim” Jackson, Secretary of the British Diabetic Association, gathered a group of medical charities together to discuss the coordination of publicity for selling charity cards at Christmas. In 1964, they began selling cards from empty shops in town centres.The name “Cards for Good Causes” was first mooted in 1971, but it was not until 1988 that it was formally established as the trading arm of The 1959 Group of Charities.
Buying Christmas cards through Cards for Good Causes is the best way to get access to the widest selection of Christmas cards available, as well as a fantastic range of seasonal gifts and products, while supporting a range of national and local charities. There is a wide range of Christmas card designs, as well as traditional advent calendars and candles, wrapping paper, gift tags, napkins and stocking fillers and more.The Christmas cards are all printed on top quality card and there is something to suit everyone. Staffed by a team of local and invaluable volunteers, the Brecon pop-up shop is part of a network of more than 300 temporary shops run by Cards for Good Causes, the UK’s largest multi-charity Christmas card organisation. It represents more than 250 charities including Cancer Research UK, Barnardo’s, NSPCC, Alzheimer’s Society and RNLI as well as a number of local charities. In the past ten years, charities have received more than £40 million from Cards for Good Causes, representing at least 70p in every pound, out of which the charities pay for the production and distribution of their Christmas cards and any VAT. Why not get ahead in your Christmas preparations by getting your cards early. Jean and Liz, the shop managers, look forward to seeing everyone during the run up to Christmas. Shop Opening Hours: Thursday 18th October until Saturday 15th December, 2018. 10.00am – 4.00pm Monday to Saturday. Shop Address: St Mary’s Church, Steeple Lane, Brecon For further information visit www.cardsforcharity.co.uk or follow on Facebook or Twitter.
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VIBURNUM The Viburnum group of both evergreen and deciduous shrubs is a large one indeed and is able to provide beauty and interest all year round. So much so in fact that Viburnums could be chosen as a plant for every month! Most have white or pink flowers, many are sweetly perfumed, some have berries in colours ranging through yellow and red to shiny black and most of the deciduous varieties have an autumn colour display to rival even the Japanese Maples. In November the evergreen Viburnum tinus has glossy, dark green leaves and clusters of red, pink or white buds which will provide colour all winter until they open into small white or pink flowers in spring. At the same time the Viburnum bodnantense group, including “Dawn” and “Charles Lemont”, are showing their richly coloured autumn leaves to be followed by sweetly scented, rose tinted flowers which last into winter and beyond. Also at this time of year Viburnum opulus – the Guelder Rose – is showing off its red, maple like autumn leaves and its rich red, translucent fruits which last well into winter. If that is not enough, in the summer the shrub is covered in flattened clusters of white flowers like those of a Lacecap Hydrangea.
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Viburnums are hardy, easy to grow shrubs and can be controlled in shape and size by pruning as soon as flowering is over. They will grow in sun or semishade and do best in a reasonably fertile, moisture retentive soil. Article supplied by The Old Railway Line Garden Centre. Three Cocks
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Oyez, Oyez, Oyez, roll up for Brecon With Bells On! Saturday 17th November, 12 noon - 6.30pm This year’s Christmas Extravaganza is extra special as the town’s new Christmas lights will be seen for the first time. Another first in Brecon is that a woman, Marie Matthews, will perform as The Town Crier. The Extravaganza will begin at 11.45 am with a parade from the Struet, down Lion Street and ending up at the main stage on the Bulwark. It will be led by the Brecon Samba Band and a new spectacle - Dinky Donkeys. At 12 noon the Mayor, Councillor Manny Trailor will officially open proceedings. Live entertainment will follow on the stage and in Bethel Square until the switching on of the new Christmas lights at 6pm. There’s an international flavour to the cuisine on offer with stalls selling food from Greece, Mexico, Italy and France together with Gurkha and Welsh delicacies. There will be a vast choice of drinks from cocktails and mulled wine to non-alcoholic beverages. Two marquees will be situated outside the Guildhall and St Mary’s Church selling festive produce and goods. The Market Hall will house the Craft Fair. The Kids’ Zone with Santa’s Grotto will be even more exciting with street entertainment and fun activities for children of all ages. Teenagers can show off their Xbox skills by visiting The Gaming Van, another new addition. This year’s best dressed shop/business window competition theme will be Brecon With Bells On. The Mayor and Chairman of Brecon Chamber of Trade, Brian Popsys, will adjudicate on Friday 16th November with the three finalists appearing on stage at 6pm during the Extravaganza to receive their prizes. This fabulous event brings the whole community together to show Brecon at its best and twinkling in new lights this year! Anyone interested in participating or would like to hire a stall/stand should contact The Town Clerk, Fiona Williams on 01874 622884 or email office@brecontowncouncil.org.uk
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Local Talent: Emma Bevan Type of Artist? Felt-maker.
Range of Products? I create paintings and sculptures with native fleece, as well as brooches, faeries, angels, felted soaps and kits. Price range? My prices range from £5 to £500. How long have you been an artist? I have been an artist all my life. Loving to lose myself in drawing, writing and photography. I have been a fibre artist for 6 years, since my cancer diagnosis, when I was introduced to felt-making. I fell in love with it and now I run workshops as well as take part in exhibitions and shows. Where did you train or gain experience? I am self-taught, with lots of reading and research too. I first trained as printmaker in the University of Arts, London, in 1990. Where can your products be purchased? You can order from my Etsy shop, https://www.etsy. com/uk/shop/FfolkyFfelt, or by emailing me on emma@ffolkyffelt.com What has been your proudest moment? When I was told that my work had inspired others to begin their creative journey. What would you class as ‘your masterpiece’? I love all my pieces as they are like my little woolly children! But I think the piece I am really proud of is my Swan, made for the Refuge exhibition for The Brecon Womens festival. Designing and making it pushed my boundaries of creativity and confidence. Have you any future plans for your work? I feel very
lucky that I am busy all year round with commissions and making for shows. I have a plan for a particular exhibition, but it’s under wraps until all the parts of the jigsaw are in place, and then I can let you know all about it! What advice would you give a local artist? To keep on keeping on. Create for yourself, no matter what others think or say; if it makes you happy doing it, then make sure you find a little time each day to do something. Art is too often shrouded in mystery and portrayed as unachievable - it should be threaded through our everyday lives as an essential, because it feeds our souls and our imaginations. Art is fun, healing, educational and always beneficial. What other local artists do you admire? I am a huge fan of Karin Mear, Rebecca Buck,Toose Morten, Adele Nozedar, Francesca Kay and Sarah Adby. Look them up, you will love their work! Artist statement: Emma Bevan, FfolkyFfelt – felt and fibre art. I live in the Brecon Beacons and Black Mountains of Wales, from where I draw much of my inspiration; I am also inspired and intrigued by folklore. I love to combine traditional skills with contemporary designs. Felt-making allows me to explore my relationship with nature and the environment, to create art whilst being hands-on and immerse myself in its tactile and soothing processes. The wools I use are sourced locally, and hand-dyed. Using local wools creates another link between myself and the landscape, and I enjoy knowing the story behind my fleece, and the farmers who provide it. I use traditional techniques such as wet felting, and more modern methods of needle felting, often combining the two. All my creations are lovingly hand-crafted in my
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studio. I create a variety of designs and receive many commissions for bespoke pieces. Due to the handmade nature of my work, each piece will be unique. As a qualified tutor and artist, I love to teach as well as create, and curate several exhibitions and arts and crafts events. I also run regular workshops at various venues such as; The Makers Mezzanine, Denmark Farm Conservation Centre, Felin Fach Griffin, River Cottage, and Green Man Festival. My workshops and courses range from 1-2-1 sessions at home, to large groups at national events. I began my journey with printing, pencil drawing and photography, training at The London College of Communication (University of the Arts). I discovered felt making during treatments for cancer, and it not only reconnected me to my creative roots but provided me with some practical ‘therapy’ too. I fell in love with the versatility, the tactile and therapeutic nature of feltmaking, and its alchemical processes. I am a member of the following International Feltmakers Association, the Heritage Crafts Association, and the Campaign for Wool. I am also the Creative Director of The Makers’ Mezzanine, an artisan gallery situated upstairs at the Whitney on Wye Carrot & Wine Stores. I can be contacted at: www.ffolkyffelt.com emma@ffolkyfelt.com
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Royal Welsh Winter Fair 26th & 27th November 2018 It won’t be long until the showground in Llanelwedd is full of visitors, exhibitors and prize-winning livestock and preparations for the annual Royal Welsh Winter Fair are coming together well. As one of the finest prime stock shows in Europe, the Winter Fair draws crowds from far and wide to enjoy two-days packed full of competitions, festivities and Christmas shopping. Along with the usual packed schedule of competitions, classes, exhibitions and displays, the Winter Fair offers the discerning shopper the perfect opportunity to pick up some unique and original Christmas gifts from the hundreds of tradestands.
The food hall will be packed full of the very best Welsh food producers showcasing their produce and tempting visitors to try the wide variety of culinary delights on offer. The fair will once again be opening its doors to the public for free after 4pm on the Monday evening for late night Christmas shopping and another great fireworks display.Visitors will be able to enjoy looking around the demonstrations and exhibitions, listening to the choirs and bands performing throughout the showground, and of course our younger visitors may also be lucky enough to meet Father Christmas. Buy your e-tickets for the Winter Fair online now. For more information visit www.rwas.wales
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News from Chris Davies -Your local MP
With conference season now over, it has been a real eye opener as to what direction the major political parties want to take the UK in. Labour’s conference showed just how far away the party hierarchy has come from its voter base in places like the valleys of South Wales which overwhelmingly voted for Brexit in 2016. With the party now looking at the possibility of rejecting the people’s vote of 2016 and holding a second EU referendum in the hope of getting the result they want. Labour politicians openly called for increasing corporation tax by 50%, supporting a general strike and even nationalising the internet. These calls show just how out of touch Labour are with the electorate on the major issues facing our country. Since 2010 the Conservatives have radically cut corporation tax, helping businesses of all sizes to put their hard earnt money into employing new staff and improving their businesses. Compare this with Jeremy Corbyn’s vision which would suck money from our economy and put thousands of jobs at risk. All because Labour believe their Government know how to spend taxpayer’s money better than taxpayers themselves. I believe the Conservative Party Conference offered a more positive, realistic vision of Britain, a country that has had five years of consecutive economic growth, a country that despite the negativity of many over Brexit, has the highest levels of employment on record, especially for women and young people. The media only focus on Brexit, but the Conservative Government are getting on with the day job of running and improving the country, whilst simultaneously negotiating our successful withdrawal from the European Union.
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Storms - I hope you and your families are OK after the recent storms. The heavy rain and high winds made for treacherous conditions right across Brecon and Radnorshire, and it will be some time until all the damage is fixed. I’d like to place on record my thanks for the work of the emergency services and others who helped people cope in terrible conditions. Also a personal thanks to the fire crew who helped remove several inches of flood water from my constituency office late one evening. Rural Schools - Last week, as Cabinet Secretary for Education, I launched the “Rural Education Action Plan”.This is the first time the Welsh Government has had a specific strategy to help schools in rural areas. Reforms in the new action plan include: a Small and Rural School grant to encourage innovation and raise standards; a new ‘E-sgol’ project that will use video technology to connect classrooms so that pupils from one school can join classes at other schools remotely, a strengthening of the School Organisation Code in respect of a presumption against the closure of rural schools, and additional funding to improve connectivity in rural schools.
Saturday 24th November 7.30pm Brecon Cathedral
I recognise the challenges of delivering education in rural areas and am proud to be implementing these changes to help our children have the best possible start in life. Universal Credit - In October, full Universal Credit (UC) service for all claimant groups was launched in Brecon and Radnorshire. The Jobcentres included are Llandrindod Wells, Brecon and Ystradgynlais. Universal Credit will replace, ChildTax Credit, Housing Benefit, Income Support, income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA), income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA), and Working Tax Credit. People need to be aware of the changes because where UC has been rolled out in other areas there have been major problems with rent arrears, increased referrals to food banks and many other issues.
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Welsh Liberal Democrat County Councillor for Talgarth At the time of writing, families and businesses across Wales and the west of the British Isles, are recovering from the destructive force of Storm Callum. At the same time, our Prime Minister and her senior ministers are engaging in a hectic programme of shuttle diplomacy to Brussels and other European capitals, attempting to unblock the current impasse with representatives of our 27 EU counterparts, ahead of the final deadline for a Brexit Deal – or No Deal. Whatever the ultimate outcome, it serves as a timely reminder that, in spite of the turbulence and problems that we bring upon themselves, as individuals and nations, nothing can trump nature, when it comes to her sheer force and potential impact. Whilst Brecon, Builth Wells and Crickhowell suffered mainly short term effects, we think especially of those who lost their lives in Carmarthenshire and across the land. This time of year is always poignant, as we recall in Remembrance those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service of our nation. This year, of course, the intensity of emotions will be all the greater, as we come together in events to mark the 100th anniversary of the end of World War One. South Powys Veterans Groups are organising an Armistice Centenary Commemoration on Saturday 3 November 2018, 12 - 2 pm, at the “Marking Time” Woodland Walk, in the grounds of Bronllys Hospital and afterwards at the Hospital Chapel. The event is supported by Powys Teaching Health Board, Bronllys Hospital and Community League of Friends, the Bronllys Well Being Park (CLT) Ltd and the Powys Armed and Ex Forces Forum. As well as involving members of the armed forces – past, present and future – and their families, the hope is to reach out to the wider community. For further information, please do not hesitate to contact me by email: President@welshlibdems.org. uk , on facebook or via Twitter @WmPowell2016. I very much look forward to hearing from you. Best wishes,
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What’s on: during the week MONDAY Dementia Friendly Fun Activities: (First Monday in the month) 10am. Brecon Leisure Centre. Get active with our inclusive fun activity sessions. £2 per person, carers come for free. Email jwbrown49079@gmail.com or contact Brecon Leisure Centre 01874 623677. 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.
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. Badminton: 10am - 12noon. Brecon Leisure Centre. £3 per session. Come and join our friendly group. Beginners welcome. Rackets provided. 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. 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.
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. Bridge Lessons for Improvers: 1.30 - 3.30pm. The Old Muse, Glamorgan Street, Brecon. Visit www.breconbridgeclub.org.uk. Contact 01874 622158. 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. 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.
Alzheimer’s Society – Tea, Chat & Activities in Brecon: 10.30am Alive & Kickin’ Community – 12 noon. Kensington Baptist Choir: 7 – 9pm. The Muse, Church Hall, Watergate, Brecon Glamorgan St, Brecon, LD3 7PF. LD3 9AR. A popular and friendly Everyone aged 16+ who wants group for people whose lives are DAI y Bannau: 4pm. Theatre to sing is most welcome. £5 per affected by dementia. Contact Brycheiniog, Brecon. A Multimedia session. Contact Tanya Walker Enid Edwards (Dementia Theatre group that aims to develop To advertise tel. 07775 898432 email. advertising@localbeacon.co.uk & enhance the skills of young Support Worker) 01874 712083. 07723 016837. in the Local Beacon - 50 -
What’s on: during the week 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. Brownies: 5.45 – 7.15pm. Age 7 to 10. www.girlguiding.org.uk/brownies. South Powys Community Football Hub - Boy and Girls Goal Keeping Sessions (Term time only): 6 – 7pm for Junior school age. 7 – 8pm for High school age. Brecon High School Sports Hall. Contact Tony, e-mail southpowysfootballhub@gmail.com or 07854 012841. Samba Brecon: 6 – 8pm. A lively, friendly community percussion band who play Afro-Brazilian rhythms. No previous experience needed. 1st taster session is free. £4 per session. Contact Glenn 07971 398727 / Catherine 01874 625422. Slimming World: 6pm. Bishop Bevan Hall, Lion St., Brecon. Contact Joan 01873 561526 or 07796 628419.
Brecon Lions Club: (Every 2nd Tuesday of the month). 7pm. The Castle of Brecon Hotel, Brecon. New members welcome. Contact 01874 658367. 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. Table Tennis Social Club: 7.30pm. Trallong Church Hall. Beginners, enthusiasts & veterans welcome. Contact Trevor Lee 01874 638995. The Regimental Association of the Royal Welsh: (First Tuesday of the month). 7.30pm. Brecon RAFA Club, Concorde House, 101 The Struet, Brecon. 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.
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. 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. 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.
Brecon Jazz Club: (Every 2nd Brecon Bridge Club: 6.30pm. Tuesday in the month). 8pm. The Beacons Netball Club: 4 – 5.30pm Brecon Rugby Club, Watton, Muse, Glamorgan Street, Brecon, years 7, 8 & 9. 5.30 – 7pm. Yr 10 Brecon. New members and LD3 7DW.Visit www.breconjazzclub. & older. Brecon Leisure Centre. To advertise inPlease the Local Beacon tel. 07427 864130 advertising@localbeacon.co.uk mention the Local Beacon whenemail. responding visitors always welcome. £3 to on adverts the night or reduced fee org. Email: info@breconjazzclub.org. - 51 -
What’s on: during the week for the term. 1st training session free. Contact 01597 840420. 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 561526 or 07796 628419. Brecon Camera Club: (Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month). 7pm. The Muse, Brecon. Contact michaelknee@tiscali.co.uk. 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.
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.
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.
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.
The Brecon Singers – Rehearsals: (Term time only). 7.30pm. We are currently rehearsing J S Bach’s Magnificat for our autumn concert. New members warmly welcomed. Visit www.breconsingers.com.
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.
Brecon Business Club: (2nd Wednesday in the month). 7.45 for 8pm prompt. The Castle of Brecon Hotel. Sponsored by Mitchell Meredith Chartered Accountants the meetings give an opportunity to network with each other and showcase their businesses. Key-note speakers are invited to share their expertise. Visit www.breconbusinesclub.org.
Bridge Lessons for Beginners: 1.45 - 3.45pm. The Old Muse, Glamorgan Street, Brecon. Visit www.breconbridgeclub.org.uk. Contact 01874 622158. Brownies: 5.30 – 7pm. Age 7 to 10. www.girlguiding.org.uk/brownies. 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. 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
What’s on: during the week / month 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. 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.
Pub Quiz in support of the Brecon Volunteer Bureau: (Every third Friday in the month). 7.30pm. The Three Horseshoes, Llanfaes. Entry fee £1 per person. All invited. Contact 01874 622874. SATURDAY Brecon Farmers Market: (Every 2nd Saturday in the month): 9.30am – 2pm. Brecon Market Hall. Contact 07926 196714. Rob’s No Worries Yoga – “Stretch & Release”: 10 – 11.30am. £7 or £35 for a 6 week course. The Well-Being Centre, St Mary’s Street, Brecon. Contact 01874 625358. The Breconshire Local & Family History Society Drop In: (Every 3rd Saturday in the month) 11am – 12noon. Brecon Library. Visit the library for help with any family or local history enquiries! Brecon Repair Café: (Last Saturday in the month except August & December). 11am 2pm. Brecon Volunteer Bureau, 99, The Struet, Brecon, LD3 7LS. Bring a small broken item and have help to repair it over a cuppa! Donations requested.Visit www. facebook.com/BreconRepairCafe. Contact 01874 623136. Rob’s No Worries Yoga – “Kid’s Yoga”: 12noon - 1pm. The WellBeing Centre, 1st Floor, Old Post Office, St Mary’s Street, Brecon. Contact 01874 625358. 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.
SUNDAY Plan Brecon - Litter Picking Brecon: (First Sunday of the month). 10am – 12noon. Meet at Watergate Car Park, Brecon. Litter picking around Brecon. Join us for a social stroll and help keep Brecon beautiful. We have all the kit, just bring yourself, maybe a friend, the kids, and help us keep our town tidy! 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. 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 Now Saturday 15th December Multi Charity Christmas Card Shop: 10am - 4pm (Monday - Saturday). St. Mary’s Church, Brecon. See article in our Christmas Shopping feature. Now Monday 31st December Local Landscapes Photography Exhibition. The Globe @ Hay. See advert on page 42. Wednesday 31st October Halloween Fancy Dress Party: 10.30am - 12.30pm. The Play Barn, The Barn at Brynich. 1-3 years £6, 4-11 years £8. 1.5 hours play followed by a blood curdling Halloween buffet. Adults free of charge. Tickets from reception. Adult supervision required. Height restriction 4ft 9 inches. Contact 01874 623480.
What’s on: during the month Friday 2nd November Halloween Fancy Dress Party: 6pm onwards. Gwernyfed RFC. With a Halloween walk & pumpkin carving competition. £5 entry per child, parental supervision required. Glenn Tilbrook: The and Face of Squeeze: Brycheiniog. Contact 611622. See advert and on page 16.
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Saturday 3rd November Brecon Rotary Club’s Annual Caledonian Market: 11am. £1 entry. Market Hall, Brecon. Armistice Centenary Commemoration: 12 noon - 2pm. “Marking Time” Woodland Walk, in the grounds of Bronllys Hospital and afterwards at the Hospital Chapel. See article on page 46. Celebration of the 25th Anniversary of The George Family Name Society: 2pm. The Castle Hotel, Llandovery. Dr Robin Barlow will speak about The Physicians of Myddfai. All welcome. More details at www.georgefamilyname.org. Sunday 4th November RWCMD Big Band - Smoke Gets In your Eyes: 7.30pm. Theatr Brycheiniog. £14/£12. Contact 01874 611622. See advert and article on page 16. Monday 5th November Slip Stones: Theatr Brycheiniog. For children 3+ Contact 01874 611622. See advert and article on page 16. Brecon Film Society presents ‘Call Me by Your Name’: (15). 7.30pm. Brecon Coliseum Cinema. An American professor of archaeology invites a graduate student to spend some time with his family in Italy. Romance blossoms in an endless
Mediterranean summer. Contact 01874 623166. Wednesday 7th November The Russian National Ballet present Tchaikovsky’s Classic Romantic Ballet “Swan Lake”: Theatr Brycheiniog. Contact 01874 611622. See advert and article on page 16. Thursday 8th November The Brodsky Quartet: Theatr Brycheiniog. Contact 01874 611622. See advert and article on page 16. Friday 9th November The Lionel Richie Songbook: Theatr Brycheiniog. Contact 01874 611622. See advert and article on page 16. Saturday 10th November Mortimer History Society “Castles in the Welsh Marches & Wales: Trouble & Strife in the Middle Ages”. Registration from 9.30am, programme starts at 10am and finishes at 1pm. Grange Court, Leominster. 3 talks on early Earth & Timber Castles; Norman Stone Castles; Castles of the Welsh Princes. Tickets: Members £9; Non-members £13. See www. mortimerhistorysociety.org.uk or contact Philip Hume 01584 831654. ‘Loot’: Theatr Brycheiniog. Contact 01874 611622. See advert and article on page 16. Brecon Singers present:‘J S Bach’s Magnificat in D’: 7pm. Brecon Cathedral. Featuring soloists from The Sixteen. Tickets £12, under 18s £6 from the Cathedral Shop, Ardent Gallery or on the door. Visit www.breconsingers.com. See advert and article on page 5. Sunday 11th November Remembrance Service: 10.30am. St Mary’s Parish Church.
The Hard Road to Everest: Theatr Brycheiniog. Contact 01874 611622. See advert and article on page 16. Tuesday 13th November The Arts Society Brecknock ‘Music & Art in the Age ofVermeer’: 2.30pm. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, LD3 7EW. Talk by Adam Busiakiewicz. Visitors welcome. Tickets £8 on the door or available in advance from Theatr Brycheiniog Box Office. Contact 01874 611622. See advert on page 48. Frankenstein: 7.30pm. Theatr Brycheiniog. £15/£13. Contact 01874 611622. See advert and article on page 16. Brecknock Gardening Association - “The National Collection of Michaelmas Daisies”: 7.30pm.The Castle of Brecon Hotel. Illustrated talk by Helen Picton. Wednesday 14th November Labour History Talk: 7.30pm. The Muse, Glamorgan Street, Brecon. Jim Moher, of the History and Policy Trade Union Forum will talk about how the trade union movement and the Labour Party became a major power in the land after the apparent defeat of the General Strike, emphasising the roles played by Walter Citrine, Ernest Bevin and Nye Bevan. Everyone welcome, £5 admission. There will also be refreshments and a raffle. Brecon to Hay Cycle Path Committee Fundraising Quiz: 8pm. The Three Horseshoes, Groesffordd. All welcome! Visit www.threehorseshoesgroesffordd. co.uk/index.php. Friday 16th November Dark Skies Wales Experience: 6pm. The Old Railway Line Garden Centre,Three Cocks, LD3 0SG. Booking required. Contact 01497 847055. See advert in our Christmas Shopping section.
What’s on: during the month / next month Saturday 17th November
Friday 23rd November
See advert and article on page 16.
Brecon With Bells On: 12 noon 6.30pm (Lights switched on at 6pm). Brecon town. Join Brecon Town Council for a Christmas extravaganza with free entertainment, festive stalls, Santa’s grotto and children’s activities. See advert and article in our Christmas Shopping section.
Santa’s Grand Arrival: From 5pm. The Old Railway Line Garden Centre, Three Cocks, LD3 0SG. Santa, disco, bouncy castle & more. Contact 01497 847055. See advert in our Christmas Shopping section.
Wednesday 28th November
Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers present ‘Tribe’: Theatr Brycheiniog. Contact 01874 611622. See advert and article on page 16. Sunday 18th November Sound Bath: 4 – 5pm. Subud Hall, Brecon. Sessions are £10. Contact Sarah 07967 200813. See advert on page 5. Monday 19th November Shakespeare Schools Festival: Theatr Brycheiniog. Contact 01874 611622. See advert and article on page 16. Wednesday 21st November Open Evening: 4.30 - 7.30pm. Brecon Beacons College. Visit www.nptcgroup.ac.uk. See advert on page 4. Open Evening: 4.30 - 7.30pm. Afan College.Visit www.nptcgroup.ac.uk. See advert on page 4. Thursday 22nd November Mums and Babies Sound Bath: 1.30 – 2.30pm. Subud Hall, Brecon. Sessions are £5. Contact Sarah 07967 200813. See advert on page 5.
Saturday 24th November Friends of Brecon & District Mind Autumn Fair: 10am - 2pm. Guildhall, Brecon. Books, crafts, bric-a-brac, refreshments. An opportunity to buy your Christmas presents! Free entry. Visit www.breconmind.org.uk. Contact 01874 611529. Winter Food Festival: 10am - 5pm. Memorial Car Park, Hay. Free entry. Contact Andrew Powell 07779 012019. See advert on back cover. Crickhowell Choral Society presents ‘ Haydn - The Creation’: 7.30pm. Brecon Cathedral.Tickets £15 (children and students free) from Webbs of Crickhowell or The Hours, Brecon or online at www.crickhowellchoralsociety. org. Contact 01873 810935. See advert on page 45. Sunday 25th November Artisan Market & Cafe: 10am - 4pm. Brecon Market Hall. Traditional and contemporary, handmade arts, crafts & food. Free entry. Supporting the Drew Barker-Wright charity. Email: emma. events89@gmail.com. See advert in our Christmas Shopping section. Monday 26th November Tuesday 27th November
Friends of Brecon & District Mind present ‘ocd ocd ocd ‘: 7pm. The Muse, Brecon. Dr Lucy Deacon will talk about how Obsessive Compulsive Disorder has affected her life and how challenging it has aided her on going recovery. £5 (Friends/ Members £2).Visit www.breconmind. org.uk. Contact 01874 611529. Ventoux: 7.30pm. Theatr Brycheiniog. £12/£10. Contact 01874 611622. See advert and article on page 16. Saturday 1st December Festive Shopping Day: 9am 2pm. The Well-Being Centre, First Floor, Old Post Office, St Mary Street, Brecon, LD3 7AA. Contact 01874 625358. See advert in our Christmas Shopping section. Belong in Brecon - Free Family Treasure Hunt: Anytime between 10am and 5pm. Visit Facebook page for more information. See advert on page 2. Christmas Party Night - Tribute to Neil Diamond: Cradoc Golf Club. Contact 01874 623658. See advert inside back cover. Saturday 1st December Sunday 2nd December The Victorian Holly Fair & Father Christmas Experience: Brecon Cathedral Close. See advert in our Christmas Shopping section. Monday 3rd December
Brecon Film Society presents: Magic Flute: (U). 7.30pm. Brecon Coliseum Cinema. Mozart’s immortal opera is masterfully reworked for the screen by the great Welsh harpist Catrin Finch & Ingmar Bergman in this sublime Senegalese Kora Player Seckou rendering of one of the composer’s Keita: Theatr Brycheiniog. Tuesday 27th November best-loved works. A celebration of Contact 01874 611622. See The Humours of Bandon: Theatr the centenary of Bergman’s birth. the Local Beacon when611622. responding to adverts advert and article Please on pagemention 16. Contact 01874 623166. Brycheiniog. Contact 01874 Open Evening: 4.30 - 7.30pm. Neath College. Visit www.nptcgroup.ac.uk. See advert on page 4.
Royal Welsh Winter Fair: Gates open from 8am. Royal Welsh Showground, Llanelwedd, Powys, LD2 3SY. See advert and article in our Christmas Shopping section.
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CONTEMPORARY WHITE LEATHER THREE SEATER SOFA. low level back, adjustable to higher level. In immaculate condition - selling due to house move. Paid £950, sell for £150 - buyer collects. 07523424361.
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ALL TERRAIN 3-WHEELER PUSHCHAIR.Big wheels so you can go ‘off-road’. Black. Multi-position reclining seat. Sun canopy with peek-a-boo window. Handy storage. £50 ono. 07971 446632.
Next month... Party Time: To include festive menus, discos and New Year Eve’s parties Christmas Shopping: We want to showcase the best products and produce our area has to offer. We will be encouraging local people to shop local. To advertise in the Local Beacon contact Laura on: 07533 939488 / advertising@localbeacon.co.uk
JOOVY CABOOSE ULTRALIGHT GRAPHITE STAND-ON TANDEM PUSHCHAIR. £219 on Amazon. Designed for two children, older child has choice to stand or sit. A versatile tandem stroller that offers the size, weight and manoeuvrability of a single stroller. Good condition. £100 ono. 07971 446632.
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CHRISTMAS AT CRADOC GOLF CLUB
This festive season why not join us here at Cradoc and enjoy our delicious Christmas Menu Our Restaurant is open all over the Christmas period for you to come along and relax in our friendly club house The warmth of the log fire awaits you whether booking a cozy meal for 2, or for a party of 20 or more Tel 01874 623658 to book or call in to the Club Office 2 Courses £17.50 3 Courses £22.95
CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS 2018 AT CRADOC GOLF CLUB Our Party Nights are as follows: Saturday 1st December Tribute to Neil Diamond Friday 7th December Tribute to Tainted Love Saturday 8th December SOLD OUT Friday 14th December Richie Jones – Male Vocalist Saturday 15th December Bethany Williams – Female Vocalist Friday 21st December Tribute to Ed Sheeran NEW YEAR’s EVE Julie Jewel – Female Vocalist
TICKETS FOR EACH EVENT ARE £35.00 To include a Three Course Dinner from the Christmas Menu After each tribute act there will be a disco until 1.00am Tel: 01874 623658 (opt 2) to book your table A deposit of £15 per person MUST be paid at the time of booking, by cash, cheque or card. Full payment and menu choices must be made 4 weeks prior to the party night
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