Local Beacon Issue 85 September 2016 by Cariads Local Ltd

The community magazine for Brecon and surrounding villages

September 2016 • Issue 85

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Welcome to our September issue. In September 2009 this publication was launched. 7 years later, this is where we are … thank you to readers, advertisers, contributors and of course the team.This month we welcome, Laura Williams. Laura lives in Brecon with her husband and 4 boys … I’m now thinking how does she have the time??? New advertisers join us: Dressed to Impress, Donna Jones Ironing Services, Beacons Tree Services – all on page 2. NSP Plumbing Services and Ashbrook Benches – page 3. Please show them your support and of course our regular advertisers. Support local, monies spent in the local community tend to stay in the local community.

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On page 7 we interview local, new business Daisy Birthing. On page 19 we speak to Rich Wootten, local Driving Instructor and Kickboxing Instructor. Both great, interesting reads. Do you have someone you’d like to know more about? Drop us a line and we’ll contact them.

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Fancy a physical challenge? There’s still time to enter the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canolathon, a challenge not a race! But be quick as the event runs on 10th September.Turn to page 10. Or maybe learning Welsh is more your thing? This is on my bucket list. See page 8.

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We’ll soon start work on our Autumn / Winter issue of the Cariads Family Magazine. If you run a business aimed at families or organise an event / classes turn to page 40 for how to be included in our 8th issue. We go direct to the parents in the School bag. With the children due to go back to school, we thought we’d get their brains back into gear. Turn to page 41 for some fun competitions. Enjoy,

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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, September issue: • Meet rising local talent Chris Williams of The Attix • Get to really know estate agent Richard Williams • Help to secure the future of Gwernyfed RFC ... 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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Kirsty Williams One of the issues that comes up most frequently in my office postbag and at constituency surgeries is broadband. We are living in the digital age. People and businesses need access to high quality broadband for a huge number of reasons. Banks are closing their branches saying we can use their services online, agricultural forms must be submitted digitally, some prescriptions need to be renewed online and our children are told to research their homework on the internet; to name but a few. So it is absolutely vital that rural areas have the same access to fast, consistent, reliable broadband as urban areas. Yet, sadly, this is often not the case. I have previously been highly critical of the speed of the roll-out of Superfast Cymru. I will continue to push BT to make that roll-out quicker and with far clearer information to residents about when they can expect to be connected. For those really struggling with low speeds you may be able to get help via the Welsh Government’s “Access Broadband Cymru scheme”. This scheme provides grants of up to £800 to fund (or part-fund) the installation costs of new broadband connections for homes and businesses across Wales.

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I will be holding a meeting in the constituency with the Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Infrastructure, Ken Skates, at the end of September. I want residents to come along to share their experiences and to explain to the Cabinet Secretary the impact poor broadband has on the lives of people in rural areas. If you would like to come along to that meeting, please get in touch with my office for more details. You can contact me on 01874 625699 or if your internet allows, send an email to: Kirsty.williams@assembly.wales.

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350th Anniversary Penpont is celebrating its 350th anniversary year. The Williams family has owned the house and estate since it was built in 1666 and is one of the few houses left in Wales that is still lived in by the original family.

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with the Brecknock Society, featuring talks on Penpont.

On Saturday afternoon and evening there will be a programme of musical entertainment and the evening will finish with a spectacular fire sculpture. There will be caterers on site, and Brecon Brewery will be running the bars and unveiling a new Penpont Beer in honour of the occasion. Full details can be found on www.penpont.com

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Name of the business? Daisy Birthing Brecon. Where are you based or area you work in? Bishop Bevan Hall in Brecon town centre. (A new class will be starting in Alana’s Baby Corner shop, Hay-onWye on September 13th). Why Brecon? There is very little provision of Antenatal care and education for pregnant women in Brecon and the surrounding area, and so I wanted to offer this much needed service. Why did you decide to open this shop/business? And what type of education or experience helped you to open/run/manage this business? When I was pregnant with my daughter I suffered from anxiety (about pregnancy and labour), nausea, chronic indigestion and a number of other ailments. I lived in Cardiff at the time and a friend suggested I try Daisy Birthing classes to help. After the first class I already felt more relaxed and confident about my body’s ability to grow a baby and give birth; and over the subsequent weeks I learned exercises to reduce the nausea and indigestion, and relieve tension in my whole body and mind. When it was time for my baby to be born, I had learned so much about the amazing process of pregnancy and birth, that I was able to completely trust my body’s natural instincts and labour without fear, resulting in a very positive, relaxed and happy experience that I will never forget. When I moved to Brecon, I trained with The Daisy Foundation to pass on the knowledge that had helped me so much. What are some of challenges you encountered? Finding venues to teach in, and more importantly reaching pregnant women to let them know about my classes! What do you wish you had known before you started? What good value for money and reach the Local Beacon is/has to help spread the word, and how effective word of mouth advertising can be. Is this the first business you have launched? Yes and it is both scary and exciting knowing that making Daisy Birthing successful is all down to me! Describe a typical day in your business: Day to day I respond to queries about the classes, explaining what they entail, how much they cost and how to book on the course; I also post on social media to continue spreading

the word-of-mouth. On the day of a class I check my register and class notes are up to date, get to the hall half an hour early to set up the yoga mats and create a calming environment for all the mums-to-be and then welcome them as they arrive. The class consists of gentle yoga based exercises & breathing techniques to relieve pregnancy related ailments and to help make labour more effective, comfortable and hopefully a happy, positive experience. We also cover all aspects of antenatal education; so whether a woman has a natural drug-free birth, or requires medical interventions, or elects to have a c-section, Daisy Birthing prepares them to be confident during their labour. Finally, we end with a relaxation session; the part of class everybody seems to enjoy the most, where they can just lie back, relax and listen to some calming music and positive affirmations. After the class ends I pack up and go home happy, knowing that I am helping women with one of the most important journeys in their lives, becoming a mum. And it is always amazing to hear about their babies being born and being told that Daisy Birthing helped. Any advice to new businesses in this area? Talk to other pre-existing businesses! Every shop, cafe, yoga studio I have approached in Brecon has been so supportive, allowing me to leave leaflets or offering to spread the word. We live in a wonderful community and I am so happy that Daisy Birthing is now a part of it. How do pregnant women find out more? Email me: jo-lane@thedaisyfoundation.com Or find me online: www.thedaisyfoundation.com/antenatal-classes-inherefordshire-and-wales-with-jo-lane/ Or visit my facebook page: www.facebook.com/DaisyBirthingBrecon

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Orchestra Remembers Somme Generation... Brecknock Sinfonia’s new season of concerts begins with a commemoration of George Butterworth, who was killed on the Somme in 1916. His lovely rhapsody on English folk tunes, ’Banks of Green Willow’, had helped to establish his reputation before he volunteered to serve in 1914. He won the Military Cross before he was killed by a sniper when leading his men into action. His mentor, Vaughan Williams, is also represented by one of his most popular pieces, ‘Dives and Lazarus’, a set of variations on the Tudor melody of that name for string orchestra and harp. The second half of the concert focuses on two of Mendelssohn’s most loved pieces. The ‘Hebrides Overture’, often known by the place which inspired it, Fingal’s Cave, and his fourth symphony, the ‘Italian’, both paint vivid pictures of the composer’s travels. The urbane Mendelssohn enjoyed neither the rolling Atlantic waves nor the hardships of Mediterranean rustic life, but he captured the atmosphere of both with his seemingly effortless talent for melody and musical colour. The concert begins with Beethoven’s stirring overture ‘The Creatures of Prometheus’.

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The next event for the Friends of Brecon and District Mind is a presentation by Phil Johnson about Change Step, the peer mentoring service for military veterans. Formed in 2014 to provide support in Wales by veterans for veterans, it offers help for them to access relevant services including support with mental health, substance misuse, criminal justice and housing issues. Peer mentors, such as Phil Johnson in Brecon, deliver support at drop-in locations throughout Wales, as well as activities and one-on-one support, while dedicated staff work with veterans’ families.

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Change Step helps anyone who has been a member of the United Kingdom’s Armed Forces. It also provides practical and confidential support for family members or carers, either alongside, or independently of, the veteran. Change Step offers a contact point for veterans, their families and carers, with help to access other services, community-based peer mentoring as well as training and volunteering opportunities. Its activities provide a therapeutic and social outlet, allowing participants to develop new skills and to pick up formal qualifications. Since it was launched it has helped more than a thousand veterans and their families. The Friends support the work of Brecon and District Mind and raise awareness of mental health issues in and around Brecon, Crickhowell, Talgarth and Hay-on-Wye. It is open to all and holds talks, activities and fund-raising events. Brecon and District Mind,Tŷ Croeso, St David’s House, 48 Free Street, Brecon, Powys, LD3 7BP / 01874 611529 info@breconmind.org.uk / www.breconmind.org.uk

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Santander is plotting to slash the interest rate on Britain’s most popular current account - in a blow to millions of its customers. The bank is in talks to cut the headline interest rate on its 123 Current account from 3 per cent to 2 per cent.The move could cost customers as much as £200 a year. Currently, customers earn 1 per cent on balances up to £1,000, 2 per cent up to £3,000 and 3 per cent if they have between £3,000 and £20,000. By contrast, the average savings account pays just 0.3 per cent. If Santander trims rates in the next few months it will come after the Bank of England recently cut the base rate to 0.25 per cent, making it harder for savers to source alternatives. It would also represent the second setback in seven months for those lured into the top-paying 123 deal, which also offers cashback of up to 3 per cent on household bills. In January, Santander hiked the account’s monthly fee from £2 a month to £5. The 123 current account has proven a big hit with customers since it was launched in 2012. Official figures show that in the past two years Santander has pulled in 371,125 more customers than it has lost - most of whom will have signed up for the bank’s 123 deal. At least 3.8million people are thought to use the account. It will be interesting to see whether a cut to the headline interest rate will affect the account’s popularity or whether the alternative savings options still provide a deterrent to switching.

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Caledonian Market No it is not Scottish! The name Caledonian comes from the Islington Cattle and General Market established in 1855, which closed at the end of World War II in 1945. It was especially noted for miscellaneous secondhand goods, and was much frequented by bargain hunters. This is a pretty good description of what will happen on the 5th November in the Market Hall, star ting at 11am. (Admission £1). By going there on this date, you can see why Brecon has a market with that title. It is run by the Rotary Club of Brecon. When it was started well over 30 years ago, the Caledonian Market was a small scale affair and yielded £1282 for charity. Last year, it raised nearly £11000 for charity, and it was a matter of all Rotarian hands and their friends on deck, with the weeks preceding the event being the time when all manner of saleable items were

collected from donors from all over the locality. This year, there is one telephone number to ring for collection arrangements to be settled, and apart from beds, large scale furniture and old TVs, videos and tapes, anything else which might have a sale value, however small, is acceptable. The last day for collections to be made will be Wednesday 2nd November. The telephone number to use is 01874 623556.

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Get to really know... Rich Wootten Rich was bought up in and went to school in Southampton. He then trained in Southampton. Place of birth? Southampton. Where do you live now? Brecon.

short term member of the Revolutionary Communist Party. What book would you recommend to others? ‘Rich Dad Poor Dad’, ‘The Miracle Morning’ and ‘Shogun’. Best present ever received? My Fitbit.

Marital status? Married (last year). Occupation? Driving Instructor and Kickboxing Instructor. Children? One Step Daughter - Ffion. Pets? One Labradoodle - Ruby. What was your favourite childhood television programme? Some Mothers Do ‘Ave Em. Are you a collector of anything? Not really – But like lots Batman stuff. If you could be any animal, what would you be and why? A wolf. No idea why, I just admire them.

List one thing you wish you could change about yourself: I wish I’d met my wife earlier. If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go? South Korea. List five goals on your life’s to-do list: 1.To achieve my business successes. 2. To be the very best instructor that I can be. 3. To have a successful kickboxing club. 4. To grade my first Black belt in Kickboxing. 5. To be able to have a month long holiday with my family.

If you could have any superpower, what would it be? To stretch time, to have more hours in a day.

Name one regret you have: Being unable to apologise to my friend that died in a motorcycle accident, for a falling out we had.

What is usually your first thought when you wake up? Try to think positively about the things I have to do.

Name one thing you miss about being a kid: Not having to worry.

What do you usually think about right before falling asleep? Usually try to think about what time I need to get up.

Name one thing you love about being an adult: Being able to share my experiences.

Do you believe in ghosts? Yes. We’ve had some ghostly goings on in our house. Most exciting thing you’ve won? £400 online gambling! Two lessons life has taught you? My Dad taught me to never be someone that says “I could have…”, be the man that does! Also to never give up, success is just around the corner. What makes you grumpy? Lack of food. My wife calls it ‘hangry’ (hungry/angry). Teenage crush? Samantha Fox! You’re given one million pounds, what do you spend it on? Buy a gym. Have any bad habits? I’m rather messy when I cook. Which bad habits drive you crazy? Rudeness! Do you believe in the afterlife? Yes, I do. I became a confirmed in 2014. What have you done in your life that would surprise someone meeting you for the first time? I was a

What’s your favourite song of the moment? Theme tune from ‘Orange is the New Black’. What’s your favourite song of all time? ‘Reel Big Fish’ by Beer. What’s your favourite thing to do on a Saturday night? Go to the cinema. What’s your favourite thing to do on a Sunday afternoon? Relax in the garden with a beer. Have any hidden talents? I tell everyone everything! What would be your dream job? I have it now! If you HAD to change your name, what would you change it to? When I was a kid, Jason seemed a really cool name, so I guess it would have to be that. What have you done today to make you feel proud? Spending time with the family, making our own concrete stepping stones. Sum yourself up in five words: Hard work never killed anyone. Photo: FYI : Brecon

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PromFest returns to Brecon bigger and better with something for everyone, even the dog! Following the success of last year, PromFest takes place at Brecon Promenade field on 11th September from 12-4pm. So why not go for the whole afternoon? The Mayor of Brecon will open PromFest at the bandstand at 12.00, followed by a children’s disco with popular DJ, Neilly B. Local group Taiko Mynydd Du then take centre stage with their amazing Japanese drumming, running a drumming workshop afterwards to show how it’s done.The Legends, Dylan and Gwyn and Risky Shift Phenomenon follow, providing great music to get you dancing! In between all this, Brecknock Little Theatre will entertain with ‘street’ theatre and sketches.

alongside the river from Watergate! Further details on www.facebook.com/PLANBrecon/ See you there!

Meanwhile on the field, the fun dog show starts at 1.30 and there are plenty of other activities to keep children and adults entertained. See advert for details, but there will be much more including information and activities from local environmental organisations and community groups. You can also enter the ‘Take a selfie at PromFest’ competition judged by FYI Brecon Theatr Brycheiniog pantomime tickets for the winners! PromFest aims to bring everyone together to celebrate the Prom as a great space for recreation and the environment and to have a fun afternoon! Free entry. Many activities are free, some may have a small charge. Refreshments and car parking available. Please walk or cycle if possible-it’s a lovely walk

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Roof Appeal

I am sure that everyone will be aware of the recent fundraising efforts carried out by St Mary’s Church Brecon for the Roof Repair Appeal. The repair work includes the replacement of roof timbers, improvements to the North and South access doors and heritage interpretation. For this reason construction works will occupy the whole of the internal area of the church. Sadly the decision had to be taken to suspend trading of the Tower Cafe for the duration of the contract. All at St Mary’s Church would like to thank everyone for their generosity and support for the Roof Appeal and the grant bodies listed below which provided significant funding towards the total project costs:

• Allchurches Trust Limited; • Brecon Beacons National Park Sustainable Development Fund; • James Pantyfedwen Foundation; • Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme; • Community Foundation in Wales

• Heritage Lottery Fund;

• Audrey Tyler Trust

• Cadw;

“We would like to thank the staff for all their hard work and commitment to the Tower Café project which has been running for the last six years and also to our many customers who have supported us over the years.” - Liz Jones, St Marys Church Brecon.

• Representative Body of the Church in Wales; • Diocesan Churches and Pastoral Committee; • The Wolfson Foundation;

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Autumn Beekeeping

The beekeeping year doesn’t start in the spring and end in the autumn. Honey bee colonies live through the winter, so in autumn, beekeepers take care to ensure they will overwinter well, with enough young worker bees, and a healthy queen. They’ll also need enough stores of honey and pollen to last until spring. While still keeping an eye on hives during the winter, for the beekeeper this is the time for hive building and repair, perhaps making candles and mead, and of course reading, learning, making plans for the following year. If you’re considering beekeeping, join our autumn beginners’ evening course for a great head start, before meeting the bees at our apiary in the spring.

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Mike Luxton Electrician PAT Testing Installation & Repairs Traditions, Myths and Legends This year’s Brecknock History Week features a range of events across the historic county of Breconshire organised by members of the Brecknock History Forum. The above painting - “The Legend of Llangorse - Robert MacDonald (2004)” depicts the legend that the birds of the lake will only sing at the command of a true prince of Wales. This sets the scene for the opening event of the week, sponsored by the Brecknock Society & Museum Friends, on Friday 9th September at the Studio at Theatr Brycheiniog from 7.30 - 9pm (Doors Open 7pm). A miscellany of presentations from across Brecknockshire which include - Myths of Rorke’s Drift Dispelled, The Llangynidr Ghost Story, Legends of Christ College, The Boughrood Dead House, Moving Stone above Crickhowell, St Eluned, Daughter of Brychan. There will also be display Stands from history societies around the County. Breconshire Local & Family History Society will be presenting a visual display on the same theme throughout the week at Brecon Local Library, in the Local Studies area. See Brecon Library for Opening Times. There will also be Brecon Cathedral Tower Tours on Friday 9th September. Local churches at Llangynidr, Llywel, Llanhamlach and Llanddew will be open with records on view. At Hay on Wye there are free Heritage Tours and also the Hay Big Dig at the Castle and in gardens around the town. They also have a talk about Archaeology in the Hay landscape and a pop-up museum. Llanwrtyd Heritage and a Arts Centre have a display on Eisteddfodau and also one on the life of John Penry. Look out for the Brecknock History Week programme or see the local history group websites which will give further details of all the events. www.blfhs.co.uk © Breconshire Local & Family History Society

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and has got into local territory at Ystradfawr Nature Reserve and the area around there (it likes old mine spoil heaps). It can make a great show there. Edward Lhwyd first reported it in Monmouthshire in 1696 on the Rhymney river. It comes from North America where it grows in “damp and dismal ground” according to Geoffrey Grigson. It has been called “Live Long” or “Lady-never-fade” as it has a reputation for staying fresh after being picked.

Anaphalis Margaritacea Pearly Everlasting (Edafeddog hirhoedlog in Welsh) or Anaphalis margaritacea is not one of our native plants but it has made a home for itself in the Valleys

There is a rich programme this month for volunteers who want to cut hay, survey Marsh Fritillary habitat or even help fell trees. On the 27th a Woodland Fungi guided walk in Cwmgiedd Forest near Ystradgynlais will be a splendid opportunity to explore a new area to most of us. Contact Anna Guzzo for more info on 01639 844273 to book for this (essential) and as always full details of all events are at bit.ly/bwtevents. John Crellin

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History of the Brecon Beacons National Park Prehistoric beginnings The Brecon Beacons National Park was established in 1957. It was one of the first ten national parks to be created in Britain. The intention was to safeguard our beautiful, rough and dramatic landscapes, considered a priceless national asset. Like much of Wales, our landscapes are truly ancient, shaped by the Ice Age. The iconic northern scarp was deeply incised by glaciers and Llyn Cwm Llwch, a Geological Conservation Review Site, is the best preserved glacial lake in South Wales. There are also some well preserved glacial screes and moraines. A number of old quarry sites along the northern flanks of the Beacons contain fossil ferns. Nearly eight millennia of human activity have also moulded our landscapes. There are traces of early inhabitants in the remains of prehistoric stone circles and burial chambers, Iron Age hillforts and Roman

camps, particularly in the hills in the west of the park. One of our churches, St Catwg’s, Llangattock, founded in the 6th century, is considered one of the oldest in Britain, although it has been largely rebuilt over the years – its relatively recent additions include a 14th century nave, 16th century tower and two incredibly old yew trees. During the Norman conquest, the hills were peppered with castles. The ruins of Carreg Cennen are probably the best known remaining fortifications. Llanthony Priory was founded around 1100, and medieval farmhouses followed. Land which wasn’t used by the Norman barons was used by villagers as a source of firewood, turf, peat and gravel, and as grazing for sheep, cattle and pigs. Turn to page 48 for how you can purchase a copy of the 2017 Local Landscapes Calendar. Photo: March 2017 image. Karl McCarthy - Llanthony Priory

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Wonderful and extremely tasty!

Almost a year ago Roberto’s Italian restaurant became daytime cafe, Casa. Located on St Mary’s Street close to the bakery, the cafe is run by Alina O’Connor, and focuses on fresh, healthy food, using local produce. The menu is broad and varied with options including cooked breakfasts, bagels, wraps, pizzas and salads, and certainly seemed to have something for everyone. They are happy to cater for all dietary requirements, and all their sandwiches can be made on gluten free bread. Inside the cafe is light and bright with soft music playing. It was pleasantly busy which gave it a nice, relaxed atmosphere.There is outside seating in their courtyard but it was a bit breezy so we opted to stay indoors. My friend Sarah and I settled down for a leisurely, late lunch. We chose a cold drink, of which there was a nice selection, including locally pressed apple juice, and ordered our food. Everything is cooked fresh and to order so there is a short wait, which we took advantage of to have a good gossip! Our lunches arrived and were presented beautifully on wooden boards. It had been hard to choose, and we very nearly went for flatbread pizzas, but in the end Sarah ordered a wrap with roasted vegetables, cheese, salad and hummus and I had the green pesto

chicken sandwich, which was served with crisps and homemade coleslaw. Both meals were wonderful and extremely tasty. We were pretty full, but determined to do a thorough review for Local Beacon readers and so ordered tea and cake from a selection which are all homemade.We both opted for English Breakfast tea, served in a gorgeous see-through teapot, but there is a huge choice of Teapigs tea available as well as Lavazza coffee. The chocolate and raspberry cake we had was light and moist and the Snickers brownie was served warm with vanilla ice cream and was dangerously good! We couldn’t manage all the chocolate and raspberry cake so, being the generous mother that I am, I asked for it to be packaged up and took it home for my boys, who all proclaimed it 10 out of 10! Casa’s kitchen closes at 3pm, although tea, coffee and cakes are still served until 4. At about quarter past 3 a couple came in fancying a bite to eat and were very disappointed to discover the kitchen was closed, however Alina went out of her way to make them the most delicious looking sandwiches. You don’t get that sort of service from a high street coffee chain! For more information see their Facebook page: www.facebook.com/robertositalianbrecon Article written by Laura Williams

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What’s on: during the week MONDAY 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. Playford Style Dancing (English Country Dancing): 2.30 – 4pm. The Subud Hall, Nr Watton Villa, Brecon. Contact Peter Brock 01874 622889. 2nd Rainbows (girls aged 5-7): (Term time only). 5.30 - 6.30pm. www.girlguiding.org.uk.

Brecon Bellringers: 7.30 - 9pm. Brecon Cathedral (1st & 3rd), St Mary’s Church (2nd & 4th). All welcome. Contact Paul Johnson 01874 658670.

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.

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Take pART – Veronica Gibson teaches painting: 6 – 8pm. Unit 28 Ffrwdgrech Industrial Estate, Brecon. Contact 01874 610643 / 610825.

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.

Alive & Kickin’ Community Choir: 7 – 9pm.The Old Museum, Brecon. Everyone aged 10+ who wants to sing is most welcome. £5 per session. Contact Tanya Walker 07723 016837.

Alzheimer’s Society – Tea Chat and Activities in Brecon: 10.30am – 12 noon. Ty Croeso, St. David’s House, 48 Free Street, Brecon. A friendly group for people whose lives are affected by dementia. Contact Enid Edwards 01874 712083.

Charity Cash Bingo: 7.30pm. The Gremlin Hotel, Brecon. Brecon Rotary Club: 7.30pm. The Castle Hotel, Brecon. New members welcome. Contact 01874 636390.

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

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What’s on: during the week Badminton: 11.30am – 1.30pm (Term time only). Brecon Leisure Centre. Friendly group. All ages and abilities welcome. Equipment provided. £2.50 per session. Contact Rose 07531 459134. Rob’s No Worries Yoga – “Stretch & Release”: 12noon – 1pm at The Well-Being Centre, St Mary’s St. Brecon. £5 or £25 for a 6 week course. Contact 01874 625358. 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. Free help with NHS hearingaids: (1st Tuesday of the month) 2 – 4pm. St Mary’s, Brecon. Contact 02920 333034. Action on Hearing Loss: 2 - 4pm. Brecon Library. Do you live in Brecon and need help with your hearing aids? If so, our Hear to Help service may be able to help you. We provide support to hearing aid users, enabling people to make the most of their hearing aid and manage their hearing loss effectively. We can help you with hearing aid maintenance. 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.

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. 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: 6.00pm. Bishop Bevan Hall, Lion St., Brecon. Contact Joan 01873 812053. Brecon Bridge Club: 6.45pm. Brecon Rugby Club, Watton, Brecon. New members and visitors always welcome. Gwernyfed Hockey Club – Training: 7 – 8pm Brecon Leisure Centre’s Astro. All abilities welcome. Contact Nicola Drew 07812 691345. SambaBrecon: 7 - 9pm. Harley’s Night Club, 8 Bell Lane, Brecon. (Close to the library). SambaBrecon is a friendly community band which meets each week to practice drumming together and have fun. Contact Sue 07792 165481 or Gill 01497 821631. Scottish Dancing: 7 – 9.30pm. Subud Hall, nr. Watton Villa, Brecon. Beginners welcome. Contact Peter Brock 01874 622889. Brecon Youth Club: (Term time) 7 – 9.30pm. Brecon Youth Ctr., Cradoc Rd., Brecon. Age Group: 11 – 25. Contact Rhodri Jones 01874 622658.

Table Tennis Social Club: 7.30pm. Trallong Church Hall. Beginners, enthusiasts & veterans welcome. Contact Trevor Lee 01874 638995. Brecon Basketball Club: 8 – 9pm. Brecon Leisure Centre. Contact Roger Norris 01874 623677. WEDNESDAY 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. Baby Signing Classes – “Signing for Little Hands”: (Term time only). 9.15 – 10.45am.The School Hall, Ysgol y Bannau, Brecon. 0 – 3yrs. £2.50 per session. Followed by coffee, chat & play. 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.

“Looking Good in the Walled Garden” – A Walk around the Walled Garden: 2pm & 3pm. Brecon Library Book Club: (2nd Tuesday of the month) 5 - 6.30pm. Shukokan Karate: 7.15 – 8pm The Walled Garden, Treberfydd. Brecon Library. Call the Library beginners, 8 – 9pm intermediates, A walk to see & discuss what to check what we’re reading 9 – 10pm seniors & adults. is looking good & what we are this month! Visitors welcome. Brecon Leisure Centre. Contact doing next, followed by tea & Please mention the when responding toContact adverts01874 730169. cake. PaulLocal Jones Beacon 01874 623677. Contact 01874 623346. - 43 -

What’s on: during the week 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. Winter Afternoon Bingo: (Commencing 19th September until 6th March 2017). 2.15pm. Brecon Bowling Club, Mill Green, Off Kensington, Brecon. Banish the winter blues come along and have a game of Bingo. Beacons Netball Club: 4 – 5.30pm years 7, 8 & 9. 5.30 – 7pm. Yr 10 & older. Brecon Leisure Centre. £3 on the night or reduced fee for the term. 1st training session free. Contact 01597 840420. Brecon Women in Business: (1st Wednesday of the month) 5.30pm at The George Hotel, Brecon. Contact Johanna 01874 625994 or Janet 01874 611467. Brecon Business Club: (2nd Wednesday of each month) 6pm. The Clarence Inn, Brecon. The meetings give opportunity to network with each other and “showcase” their businesses. Key note speakers are invited to share their expertise. Contact www.breconbusinessclub.org. Rob’s No Worries Yoga – “Stretch & Release”: 6 – 7.30pm. £7 or £35 for a six week course.The WellBeing Centre, St Mary’s Street, Brecon. Contact 01874 625358. SlimmingWorld: 6pm. Glangrwyney Village Hall, Crickhowell Rd. Contact Joan 01873 812053. Daisy Birthing Antenatal Class: New 6 week courses starting regularly. 6.30 - 8pm. Bishop Bevan Hall, Brecon. A combination of active antenatal education, yoga,

breathing, relaxation, & community. Contact Jo 07736 280877. The Alternative Business Club: (Alternate Weds) 7pm. The White House Inn, Sennybridge. Meet & chat with people who are like minded & interested in helping other people & their businesses by networking. £5 each session, 1st meeting is free. Contact 01874 636986. 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. The Brecon Singers – Rehearsals: (Term time only) 7.30 – 9.30pm. Neuadd Goffa, Christ College, Brecon. New Musical Director, Robert Evans, and Assistant Musical Director/Accompanist, Alan Davies will commence rehearsals for Handel’s Messiah on Wednesday 7th September. Concert in Brecon Cathedral on 19th November. Experienced singers from other choirs warmly invited to sing in the performance. Contact 01874 658332. Rob’s No Worries Yoga – “Meditation”: 7.45 – 8.15pm. The Well-Being Centre, 1st Floor, Old Post Office, St Mary’s Street, Brecon. Contact 01874 625358. Brecon Racketeers (badminton): 8 – 10pm. Brecon Leisure Centre. Contact 01874 623677.

THURSDAY Probus Club of Brecon: 10am. The Castle of Brecon Hotel. Brecon Breastfeeding Support – BIBs: 10am – 12pm. The Muse, Brecon. Brecon U3A: (Term time only) Morning session 10.30am. Afternoon sessions at 1.15pm & 2.30pm, each 1 hour. Studio, Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon. Coffee available from 10am. Lectures on any one of a wide variety of topics. Contact: Richard Walker 01874 712292. Knit and Natter: 11 -12noon. Brecon Library. All ages and abilities welcome to our friendly knitting & crochet group. Contact 01874 623346. Rob’s No Worries Yoga – “Stretch & Release”: 12.30 – 1.30pm. £5 or £25 for a six week course. The Well-Being Centre, St Mary’s Street, Brecon. Contact 01874 625358. Slimming World: 5pm & 7pm. St David’s Hall, Bailihelig Rd, Llanfaes, Brecon. Contact Shelley 01874 622846 / 07980 259638. Football for Girls: 5.30 – 6.15pm (Years 1, 2, 3). 6.15 – 7pm (Years 4, 5, 6, 7) at Brecon Leisure Centre. Ages 5 – 12. Contact 07854 012841 / 07836 501925. Brownies: 5.30 – 7pm. Age 7 to 10. www.girlguiding.org.uk/brownies. 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”: 6.30 – 8pm. The Well-Being Centre, 1st Floor, Old Post Office, St Mary’s Street, Brecon. Contact 01874 625358.

What’s on: during the week / month 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 636125. Club Night: 7.30pm. The Globe at Hay. Home to a rich variety of groups & societies. Contact 01497 821762. Brecon & Glanusk Explorer Scouts: (Term time) 7.45 – 9pm. We provide scouting for 14 – 18 yrs, meeting either Crickhowell / Brecon. 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 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. 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.

The Well-Being Centre, 1st Floor, Old Post Office, St Mary’s Street, Brecon. Contact 01874 625358.

Chatterbooks: Every 2nd Friday in the month): Brecon Library. Brecon Library’s book group for 7-11 year olds! Contact 01874 623346.

DURING THE MONTH

Art group for the over 60s’: 2 – 4pm.The Youth Centre, Cradoc Rd, Brecon. Any level or ability. Any medium. Professional tutor. Contact 01874 610415 or 01874 623937. Brecon Bouncers: 4.15 – 5.45pm. Brecon Leisure Centre.Trampoline activities. Contact 01874 623677. Pub Quiz in support of the Brecon Volunteer Bureau: (Last Friday of the month). 7.30pm. The Three Horseshoes, Llanfaes. Entry fee £1 per person. All invited. Contact 01874 622874. SATURDAY Brecon Farmers Market: (Every 2nd Saturday in the month): 9.30am – 2pm. Brecon Market Hall. Contact 07926 196714. Brecon Farmers Market – Extra Farmers Market: (Every 4th Saturday in the month): 9.30am – 2pm. The Muse, Brecon. Contact 07926 196714. Rob’s No Worries Yoga – “Stretch & Release”: 10 – 11.30am. £7 or £35 for a 6 week course.The WellBeing Centre, St Mary’s Street, Brecon. Contact 01874 625358. The Breconshire Local & Family History Society Drop In: (Every 3rd Saturday in the month) 11am – 12noon. Brecon Library. Visit the library for help with any family or local history enquiries! Rob’s No Worries Yoga – “Yoga for Pregnancy”: 12noon - 1pm.

Friday 2nd September Cathedral Lunchtime Recital Charles Wooler (Organ): 1pm. Brecon Cathedral. Admission free. Retiring collection. Saturday 3rd September Big Friendly Read Party: 10am – 12noon. Brecon Library. Brecon Library’s ‘Annual Summer Reading Challenge Party’ with games, crafts and stories, we’ll be celebrating all things Roald Dahl – don’t forget to wear fancy dress! Contact 01874 623346. Sunday 4th September Plan Brecon - Litter Picking: 10am – 12noon. Meet at Watergate Car Park, Brecon. Litter picking around Brecon town. Join us for a social stroll and help keep Brecon beautiful. We have all the kit, just bring your-self, maybe a friend, the kids, and help us keep our town tidy! Contact Charlie Searl 07967 343619 or Gareth Ellis 01874 611039. Monday 5th September Brecon Film Society presents: “Rams”: 7.15 for 7.30pm. Coliseum Cinema, Brecon. In a remote Icelandic farming valley, two brothers who haven’t spoken in 40 years have to come together in order to save what’s dearest to them - their sheep. Non-members welcome. £6 admission. Contact Judith Fitton 01874 623166. Stained Glass Evening Class: (1st class of a six week course). 6 – 9pm. Bishop Bevan Hall, Brecon. £70 per term. Booking essential. Contact 07745 972230.

What’s on: during the month Tuesday 6th September “Three Great Families and their Gardens” - Brecknock Decorative & Fine Arts Society: 2.30pm.Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon.The families of the Astors, the Sackville Wests and the Rothschilds couldn’t be more different from each other; one part of the British establishment, one from America, and one from Germany. However they all made a considerable contribution to British life and all created superb gardens. Lecturer: Caroline Rayman. Annual Membership of Society £40 (July 2016 – June 2017). Visitors welcome, £7.50 per lecture. Contact agiyates@gmail.com. Wednesday 7th September ACTivate Your Life (Session 1): 2 – 4pm. The Concert Hall, Bronllys Hospital. A four session programme for any adult who wants to improve their health & wellbeing. Come along, bring a friend/partner - the course has something for everyone. No need to book. Come to one or come to all four sessions. No cost. Contact The Pain & Fatigue Management Centre 01874 712499. Friday 9th September Brecknock History Week - Brecon Cathedral Tower Tours: Visit www. blfhs.co.uk. See article on page 31. Chatterbooks: 3.45 - 4.45pm. Brecon Library. Book group for ages 7-11 years. Contact 01874 623346. Brecknock History Week – Opening Event: 7.30 – 9pm. Theatr Brycheiniog. A miscellany of presentations from across Brecknockshire which include Myths of Rorke’s Drift Dispelled,The Llangynidr Ghost Story, Legends of Christ College, The Boughrood Dead House, Moving Stone above Crickhowell, St Eluned, Daughter of

Brychan. Visit www.blfhs.co.uk. See article on page 31. Brecknock Young Farmers Club – “Woko’s ABXY Bash”: 7.30pm. Brecon Road Field (behind the Fire Station), Hay. 2016 Chairman’s “Do”. ! It promises to be a very entertaining evening with fancy dress, music, food and a bar. Tickets are available online – visit www.ticket.source.co.uk. Saturday 10th September Brecon Farmers Market: 9.30am – 5pm. Brecon Market Hall. Contact 07926 196714. Visit www.brecknockfarmersmarket. co.uk. See advert on page 26. Monmouth & Brecon Canalathon Challenge 2016: Canoe, cycle, walk/ run.Teams of 4.Teams must sign up. Visit www.mbact.org.uk/canalathon. php. See advert on page 10. Stained Glass Workshop: 10am – 4pm. The Tithe Barn, Brecon Cathedral Shop, Priory Hill, Brecon, LD3 9DP. £45 incl. materials. Booking essential. Contact 07745 972230. Sunday 11th September PromFest: 12noon – 4pm. Brecon Promenade Field. The Mayor of Brecon will open PromFest at the bandstand at 12.00, followed by a children’s disco with popular DJ, Neilly B. Local group Taiko Mynydd Du then take centre stage with their amazing Japanese drumming, running a drumming workshop afterwards to show how it’s done.The Legends, Dylan and Gwyn and Risky Shift Phenomenon follow, providing great music to get you dancing! In between all this, Brecknock Little Theatre will entertain with ‘street’ theatre and sketches. Free entry. See advert and article on page 21.

Wednesday 14th September ACTivate Your Life (Session 2): 2 – 4pm. The Concert Hall, Bronllys Hospital. A four session programme for any adult who wants to improve their health & wellbeing. Come along, bring a friend/partner - the course has something for everyone. No need to book. Come to one or come to all four sessions. No cost. Contact The Pain & Fatigue Management Centre 01874 712499. Saturday 17th September Stained Glass Workshop: 10am – 4pm. The Tithe Barn, Brecon Cathedral Shop, Priory Hill, Brecon, LD3 9DP. £45 incl. materials. Booking essential. Contact 07745 972230. Brecknock Gardening Association Annual Flower Show: 1.30pm (doors open to public). Bishop Bevan Hall, Brecon. Please note change of day and venue this year. Entries should be made on the day, download full details and schedule of classes at www.bga. myfreesites.net Entry £1. Contact brecongardening@gmail.com. Brecknock Sinfonia Concert: 7.30pm. Brecon Cathedral. Conductor: Michael Bell Beethoven: Overture to the Creatures of Prometheus, Butterworth: The Banks of the Green Willow,Vaughan Williams: Dives and Lazarus, Mendelssohn: Hebrides Overture and Symphony No. 4 (Italian). Tickets £12 (Under 16 free).Tickets available on the door. Visit www. brecknocksinfonia.co.uk. See advert and article on page 9. Wednesday 21st September ACTivate Your Life (Session 3): 2 – 4pm. The Concert Hall, Bronllys Hospital. A four session programme for any adult who wants to improve their health & wellbeing. Come

What’s on: during the month / next month along, bring a friend/partner - the course has something for everyone. No need to book. Come to one or come to all four sessions. No cost. Contact The Pain & Fatigue Management Centre 01874 712499. Friends of Brecon and District Mind – ‘Change Step’: A Peer Mentoring Service for Military Veterans: 7pm.The Castle of Brecon Hotel, Castle Square, Brecon. £5 (Friends £2). A presentation by Phil Johnson about Change Step. Formed in 2014 to provide support in Wales by veterans for veterans, it offers help for them to access relevant services including support with mental health, substance misuse, criminal justice and housing issues. £5 (Friends £2). Brecon and District Mind,Tŷ Croeso, St David’s House, 48 Free Street, Brecon. Contact 01874 611529. Thursday 22nd September Cookery Demo with Celebrity Chef Gareth Richards: Myddfai Community Hall & Visitor Centre. With extra foods from The Ginhaus Deli. Tickets £10, book early as numbers are limited. Contact 01550 720449. Saturday 24th September Brecon Farmers Market: 9.30am – 2pm. The Muse, Brecon. Contact 07926 196714. Visit www.brecknockfarmersmarket. co.uk. See advert on page 26.

Since then more than 11,300 books have been challenged according to the American Library Association. Contact 01874 623346. Tuesday 27th September Brecknock Wildlife Trust – Woodland Fungi Guided Walk: Cwmgiedd Forest nearYstradgynlais. Booking essential. Contact Anna Guzzo 01639 844273. Visit www. brecknockwildlifetrust.org.uk. See article on page 33. Wednesday 28th September ACTivate Your Life (Session 4): 2 – 4pm. The Concert Hall, Bronllys Hospital. A four session programme for any adult who wants to improve their health & wellbeing. Come along, bring a friend/partner - the course has something for everyone. No need to book. Come to one or come to all four sessions. No cost. Contact The Pain & Fatigue Management Centre 01874 712499. Beekeeping Beginners’ Course: (First of a six week course). 7.30 – 10pm. Clyro, nr Hay.Theory only – contact with bees next spring. £50 + £11 associate membership. Visit www.breconandradnorbka. wordpress.com. Contact David Coles 01497 820419 or 07768 847249 or email davidcoles01@ btinternet.com. See advert and article on page 28. Friday 30th September

Steady Cook’ Demonstrations. Visit www.breconbeacons.org. See advert on back cover. Saturday 1st October Sunday 2nd October Penpont 350 – Family Friendly 350th Anniversary Celebration: Sat 10am – 11pm, Sun 10am – 6pm. Penpont, Brecon. The weekend will showcase many of the aspects that helped make this great house what it is today. Celebrating the historical buildings, surrounding gardens, agriculture, woodlands, and natural landscape, conservation and art and craft. Part country fair, autumn celebration, and music festival it will appeal to all ages. Visit www.penpont.com. See advert and article on pages 4 and 5. Sunday 2nd October Plan Brecon - Litter Picking: 10am – 12noon. Meet at Watergate Car Park, Brecon. Litter picking around Brecon town. Join us for a social stroll and help keep Brecon beautiful. We have all the kit, just bring your-self, maybe a friend, the kids, and help us keep our town tidy! Contact Charlie Searl 07967 343619 or Gareth Ellis 01874 611039. Tuesday 4th October “Northern Lights: Edward Munch & the Scandinavian Tradition” Brecknock Decorative & Fine Arts Society: 2.30pm. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon. Lecturer: Eric Shanes. Annual Membership of Society £40 (July 2016 – June 2017). Visitors welcome, £7.50 per lecture. Contact agiyates@gmail.com.

Monday 26th September – Saturday 1st October

Macmillan Coffee Morning: The Old Railway Line Garden Centre, Three Cocks. Contact 01497 847055. See advert on page 13.

Banned Books Week: Brecon Library. The Library will once again be celebrating Banned Books week this celebrates the freedom to read. Banned Books Week was launched in the US in 1982, in response to a sudden surge in the number of challenges attempting to ban books Please mention in schools, bookstores and libraries.

If you have a local class or event, please email events@cariadslocal.co.uk. Non-profit or community Saturday 1st October clubs/organisations will be Brecon Beacons Food Festival: included for free. 10am – 5pm. Market Hall, Businesses will be asked to the Local Free Beaconentry. when ‘Ready respondingpay to adverts Brecon. a small charge.

Christmas Preview Evening: The Old Railway Line Garden Centre, Three Cocks. Free to attend, booking required. Contact 01497 847055. See advert on page 13.

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FOR SALE TROUSER SUIT. Ivory. Worn once. From Evans. Size 22. Bought for £90, selling for £40. 01874 625816. TWO SEATER SETTEE. Dark brown. 2 matching cushions and a pouffe. Only 6 months old. £80.00. 01874 711881 or 01874 754335. WHEEL CLAMP. Heavy duty, ideal for caravan, trailer, car. Brand new, unused, complete with 3 keys. £12. 07733 061740. VOLKSWAGEN CADDY 1.9 TDI 2008. Diesel. 64,000 genuine miles. 10 months MOT and full service history. Good condition, excellent runner. £5,000 ono. No vat. 07943 261607. VIGO CIDER PRESS. 9 litre Cider/Fruit Press. £40 ono. 01497 831759.

4 miles from Hay, huge clean warehouse with lighting, power points, water, lavatory, concrete floor, completely dry, very easy wide access from road, roll up/roll down door, competitive monthly rates, short or long term. Suitable for caravan storage, scaffolding, household effects etc. Ring to find out more – Emma 0777 567 1868.

USEFUL NUMBERS Brecon Medical Group Practice....... 01874 622121 Brecon Advice Centre............................. 01874 624595 Dyfed-Powys Police.......................................................... 101 National Grid Gas (Gas Leaks)............ 0800 111999 Powys Citizens’ Advice Bureau....... 0845 601 8421 Powys County Council.......................... 01597 827 460

SOLID WOOD CHESTNUT KITCHEN. Various sized units. £500. View: 01874 623184.

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LOCK UP UNIT HAS BECOME AVAILABLE. SPACE TO RENT. Storage space in Golden Valley,

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