Local Beacon Issue 86 October 2016 by Cariads Local Ltd

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October 2016 • Issue 86

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Welcome to our October issue of the Local Beacon.This month our sister publication Wye Local celebrates 10 years of business. With this publication not far behind at 7 years old. Huge thank you to readers, advertisers and the team. New advertisers continue to come aboard: S M West Carpentry, Beauty by Tanya – both on page 2. Restore Balance on page 3. Sparklerite on page 4. Ewemoo Crafts, pages 16 & 17. Use them if you need them, support local.

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Fancy donating to a fantastic cause? And feeling good about having a good clear out? Brecon Rotary Club can collect all manner of furniture, toys, books, clothes, china, etc which then goes on sale at the Caledonian Market next month. See inside and back cover for more detailed information. Lastly I’d like to congratulate the local community for their sheer determination behind the local high school campaigns. We’ve done it. We’ve secured the future of Brecon and Gwernyfed High School (for the time being at least). We spoke as one voice and this voice was listened to. Read more on page 7 from Brecon High School Headteacher, Rob Broadbridge where he does mention “there is more work to do”. Bravo to all. Enjoy,

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News from Chris Davies -Your local MP

Schools. The word on everyone’s lips in our area is Schools – and rightfully so. Powys’ decision to consult on these closures seemed to me to be the wrong way of looking at service provision in our area. Rather than looking at how to save money, the Council should have been looking more at how to ensure that we, the people of Brecon and Radnorshire, get the best quality of services for the best value for money. It was clear to me and many others that closing our superb local schools was not the best value for money for education services in our area. With such talented teachers and fantastic facilities, closing the schools completely would have been a great loss to our local area. Not just socially, but economically too. That is why I am pleased that the Council has heeded the call to keep Gwernyfed and Brecon High Schools open and not to go ahead with their proposed merger. I firmly believe that it was the local community, coming together and speaking with one voice against these proposals that did it and so a massive well done to everyone involved. However, it is time to continue the fight. We must ensure that it is not just the campus that is saved but the wider school as well. The Council are still going to consult on further proposals in the coming years and I will be doing everything I can to help save our schools. In other news, this month I was pleased to back British farming in Westminster to show my support for our fantastic farmers. That is why I was pleased that the Westminster Government has pledged to continue CAP payments until at least 2020 post-Brexit. Finally, I was also pleased to welcome the excellent new unemployment figures for our area. We have the lowest unemployment figures in Wales once again. This is further evidence of the benefits of having a majority Conservative Government in Westminster and I urge the Welsh Assembly to follow their lead. That’s it for this month. If you would like to contact me on these or any other issues you can do so by e-mail: chris. davies.mp@parliament.uk, or phone: 01982 559180.

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Kirsty Williams The main reason I took the role of Cabinet Secretary for Education in the Welsh Government is because I know just how important the education of our children is and I wanted to do all I could to improve it. The role does throw up some challenges for me: for example, as the Education Secretary I am constrained from taking a public position on matters where I have a personal and constituency interest. As your Assembly Member, I can however reflect the views of my constituents. This is something I have done throughout my time in office. There can be little doubt of the strength of public feeling around Powys County Council’s plans to close Gwernyfed High School. The response from the community and surrounding communities was absolutely superb and appears to be a strong reason for the council’s recent decision to retain both Gwernyfed and Brecon High Schools.

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My Liberal Democrat colleague, James GibsonWatt, who is the Councillor for Glasbury said of the announcement: “the complete change of direction on the future of Gwernyfed High School by Powys County Council is a victory for common-sense and just reward for the incredible efforts of the local campaigners who have argued so passionately and sensibly in support of the school and its community facilities.” Whilst the decision on Gwernyfed High School has been welcomed by many, there are still constituents with concerns about the other education proposals coming out of Powys County Council. Rest assured I will always represent my constituent’s views to the best of my ability on education, or on any other issue. If you would like to get in contact with me, please do so at Kirsty.williams@assembly.wales or call my office on 01874 625 739.

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Outcomes of the School Re-organisation proposals There is no doubt that the last 18 months has been a period of uncertainty for Brecon High School and other schools in South Powys given the two consultations that have taken place, the first of which was aborted. For the staff, pupils and parents of Brecon High School this has certainly not been helpful at a time when we have been working hard to bring the school out of Special Measures. The start of this academic year has brought real positives for the school in regards to both the work we have done in the classroom and the recommendations made by Powys County Council following the publication of the School Re-organisation Consultation report. Firstly, the school recorded record results at GCSE with our pupils achieving 75% Level 2+ (Level 2+ is a measure of those pupils who achieve 5 or more GCSE passes at A* to C, including Maths and English or Welsh). This is one key measure which demonstrates the impact of the work done by the staff to ensure our pupils not only reach their potential and, in many cases, exceed it. It also represents a 11% improvement on the 2015 results, which were a 9% improvement on the 2014 results!

post 16 education as a school based provision. There is more work for the school to do, firstly in working alongside the County Council and Gwernyfed High School in shaping the new recommendations regarding both schools, a report on which is to be presented in February 2017, and also to ensure that the community respond, once again, to the new consultation regarding the delivery of Welsh Medium education. When the new consultation is published we will publicise this and I hope that the whole community, not just the school and parents, can make their views known. Rob Broadbridge - Headteacher at Brecon High School

Secondly, the recommendations made by Powys County Council, following the publication of the report, were big steps toward securing the vision held by the Governing Body and the school for secondary education for the Brecon community. The recommendations which have now been made are to: abandon the proposal to close both Brecon and Gwernyfed High Schools to establish a new single site school, to abandon the proposal for Post 16 provision to be delivered by NPTC in Brecon and to abandon the proposal to close the two school sites from 2019/20. This also means there is to be a new proposal to Welsh Government for building a new 11- 18 school campus in Brecon, something that we desperately need, not least for our pupils, and secures secondary education for the Brecon community, including

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Winner of and finalist in numerous beauty salon awards, JoJo Beauty Studio can be found at Lion Yard in Brecon. Jo was keen for me to see all the Studio had to offer, especially their upstairs treatment rooms, so I knew I was in for a lovely time! When I arrived I was greeted by the very friendly receptionist who took my coat and offered me a drink.The reception area was light and modern, with plenty of products on display and a good choice of magazines to flick through. I was shown up to the candlelit treatment room which was pleasantly warm and had relaxing music playing in the background. The overall effect was calming and very relaxing. I was booked in for a hot stone back massage, skin mapping and a facial, and I was being treated by the salon manager, Sharlene. Sharlene was friendly and made me feel completely at ease. She began with the hot stone massage, which lasted about half an hour and involved heated stones being used as part of a more traditional back massage. It felt wonderful,

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Local Talent: Ewemoo Crafts Artist Name? Bethan Morgan Jones. Type of Artist? Artisan. Range of Products? Foot Rest in shapes of animals. Where can your products be purchased? Brecon Craft Market every 3rd Sat of the month. Direct sales via website/facebook/twitter. We supply 22 shops around the country. Price range? £95 -£135.00. How long have you been an artist? 5 years. Where did you train or gain experience? Self taught. What has been your proudest moment? Introducing something different & quirky into our homes, bringing a piece of the outdoor world into our homes. What would you class as ‘your masterpiece’? I could not decide, they are all individual pieces from sheep, pigs, cows, friesians, bulls, highland cattle and goats. Have you any future plans for your work? Hopefully we will introduce new designs during 2017. What advice would you give a local artist? Enjoy what you are doing!

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Jokes of the month by father & son (Colan & James Badham) One day Jimmy got home early from school and his mum asked, “Why are you home so early?” He answered, “Because I was the only one that answered a question in my class.” She said, “Wow, my son is a genius. What was the question?” Jimmy replied, “The question was ‘Who threw the bin at the principal’s head?’” Q: How do you make antifreeze? A: You steal her pajamas. Overcome, Conquer and Discover a new way of thinking, feeling and living.

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BBC Charity Ball

What about supporting this year’s Brecon Business Club Charity Ball? All the proceeds will be shared between St David’s Hospice Care and Brecon Mountain Rescue. It is to be held on Saturday 15th October in The Castle Hotel, Brecon, and tickets are £35 per head, to include a 3 course meal, two glasses of wine, and entertainment by the band 4C. For tickets contact Marian Barnes on 01874 622528 or Sally Morris on 01874 611717.

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All your bridal needs... The Brecon Bridal Fayre offers you a chance to find all your bridal needs from local suppliers, right on your doorstep. No need to spend time and money travelling when you can find it all right here - from event organizers to florists, wedding receptions to honeymoons, invitations to photographers, bride and bridesmaids’ attire to caterers and crockery hire plus many more. You can meet them all at the Guild Hall in Brecon on Saturday 15th October, 11am - 4pm.

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Shop is open Monday-Saturday: 10.30am-4.00pm Sunday: 12.15-3.15pm The Shop is set in the historic Tithe Barn (available to hire) adjacent to the award-winning Pilgrims Tearooms Open 9am - 5pm Tel: 01874 610610 Email: pilgrimstearooms@gmail.com Parking is available in the Cathedral’s car-park

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Painted furniture, gifts & beautiful things for the home

Ty Cariad has had a busy few months! Ty Cariad has had a busy few months, they’ve moved into a bigger, brighter shop and sourced lots of new stock to fill it with. They have expanded their jewellery collection and are exclusive stockists for Israeli brand Danon. Their Powder Autumn/Winter collection is better than ever with gorgeous new ponchos added to the range. They are very excited about Christmas this year with so many decorations and gifts on their way including Woodwick’s Autumn/Winter candles. Ty Cariad now have a room dedicated to all things Annie Sloan and their own upcycled furniture. They continue to sell Annie Sloan’s amazing Chalk Paint®, which works beautifully on furniture without priming or sanding, as well as decorative finishes, stencils, brushes and books to help inspire you. Annie Sloan has just launched her latest colour, ‘Giverny’ and there are two other new colours in the pipeline. Ty Cariad will be holding regular in store demonstrations and have started running their Annie Sloan courses again, if you’re interested in attending please email Becca at tycariad6@gmail.com for more information.

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New in Town

Name of business: Beacons Tree Services. Where are you based / area you work in? My tree surgery work takes me to lots of local sites as well as much further afield. Over the last year I’ve done work in Brecon and the surrounding area as well as in the Vale of Glamorgan, South Wales valleys, London, Bristol and Worcester. I’m happy to go where the work is and have just been asked to carry out tree work in a private garden in Reading. Why Brecon? Soar, about 6 miles west of Brecon, is where I grew up and now have my yard and firewood business. It’s a rural area with a great community and a lovely place to live. If only the broadband speed was anything like as good as it is in Brecon town itself then all aspects of running the business from here would be excellent. Why did you decide to open this business, and what type of education or experience helped you to open/run/manage this business? I have always wanted to run my own business and tree surgery gave me the opportunity to start up by myself as soon as I had completed a Level 3 Diploma in Arboriculture at Pershore College, where I won an award for the student demonstrating excellence in practical forestry skills. While still at school (Cradoc County Primary and Brecon High) I did rock climbing competitively at national level and also enjoyed the outdoors – tree surgery was a natural progression. What are some of the challenges you encountered? Tree surgery needs a wide range of equipment which involves considerable expense when first setting up. Not just chainsaws but things like vehicles suitable for different terrain, trailers and chippers. All jobs need careful planning to ensure they are carried out safely and without damage to property. We recently removed some very large branches from a beech tree in Trallong churchyard where we had to take great care in a historic setting. Is this the first business you have launched? Yes and I have been very pleased with the amount and range of work that I’ve picked up already – but am always looking for more as most of my jobs are of a short duration. I’m also very grateful for so much local support both with premises and word of mouth recommendations.

Describe a typical day in your business? There isn’t one!! A day may include visiting new clients and providing them with advice and estimates, felling or pruning trees, logging up timber and delivering firewood, woodland management including thinning, tree planting, cutting back or removing a garden hedge, and herbicide treatment. And some of my work is at night – including rail-side tree clearance in different parts of the country. Any advice to new businesses in the area? It’s the sort of rural community that is very supportive of local enterprise and it doesn’t take long before clients begin to pass on recommendations to their neighbours and colleagues. However to get started and keep things going it’s well worth advertising in publications like the Local Beacon which offers good value for money and local circulation. How to contact Beacons Tree Services: Email: Robin Cloke on info@beaconstreeservices.com or call 07896 947571. Find me online: www.beaconstreeservices.com or visit FaceBook: Beacons Tree Services.

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Wild in October

Protecting wildlife for the future

The Byddwn, Pen y Waun and Trewalkin Meadow around Brecon, to benefit the wildflowers and other wildlife they support. Sunday 16th:Visit a collection of local and rare apple varieties set up and cared for by the Marcher Apple Network. A leisurely tour of the orchard tasting apples and learning about the history, ecology and care of the trees.

Betula Pendula There is so much planned for getting out and enjoying are local wildlife this month that I will concentrate on that.The picture is of a relatively old Birch showing its autumn colour just north of the Wye. Go to bit.ly/bwtevents to see the contact details for these events:

Friday 21st: Creating Corridors for Marsh Fritillary at Ystradfawr Nature Reserve. Friday 28th: Wildlife Spooktacular with Brecknock Museum and Art Galleries.10am -4pm. Fun and batrelated half term indoor activities for children! Saturday 29th: An afternoon fungus foray in a woodland in the Brecon area with David Mitchel.

Friday 7th:Pond clearance to improve habitat for amphibian and reptile species at Ystradfawr Nature Reserve.

Sunday 30th: Wild About Gardens. Join us and learn about how you can make your garden a little wilder and more attractive to all sorts of wonderful wildlife. Followed by a Guided Bat Walk.

Tuesday 11th: Hay cut and rake at BWT Reserves,

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to her suggested infidelities doubts were expressed about the paternity of many of the children, who were unkindly referred to as the “Harleian Miscellany”. It would be good to see others taking up the challenge of researching and writing about these and several other notable women from Hay’s history as I do not think that I will be able to.To read more about them the book is available to buy on www.Lulu.com or from Broad Street Books in Hay. Alan Nicholls. Chairman. Hay History Group.

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Jane Elizabeth Scott Having just written and published “The Lords of Hay” I can see many areas of Hay history which still need much more research. There is an interesting theme running through the history which highlights the lives of several exceptional women connected to Hay. Matilda de Braose, the early 13th century lady of Hay has been written about in myth and legend, most recently in the historical novels of Hay resident Barbara Erskine. Eva Marshall married to Matilda’s grandson “Black William” who was hanged by Prince Llewellyn after being found in the bedchamber of Llywellyn’s wife, Joan, lady of Wales. Despite this Eva was soon asked to approve the marriage of her daughter Isabel to the son of Llewellyn which had been agreed prior to William’s death. Eva held Hay until her death in 1246 and was responsible for the building of the town walls. Margaret de Bohun, wife of John, was widowed in 1336. John de Bello Campo was granted her hand by the king, soon after her husband’s death,” if she will marry him”. But in 1344 Margaret is nominating attorneys as she is going on pilgrimage to Santiago and other holy places in foreign parts. In 1734 Anne Wellington had to answer to the family of her husband Richard as administrator of his will. Anne had been Richard’s housekeeper and second wife, but the legal proceedings following his death show that the Wellington family were not happy with her administration. Jane Elizabeth Scott, pictured above,was the wife of Edward Harley, 5th Earl Oxford. They had at least seven children but due

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Brecon Town Council are once again starting to organise The Annual Act of Remembrance which will be held on Sunday 13th November, 2016 at 10.30hrs at St. Mary’s Parish Church followed by a service at the Cathedral at 11.30hrs. There will also a short service at St Mary’s Church on 11th November 2016 at 10.50 a.m. ALL WELCOME. If you have any questions please contact The Town Clerk Mrs. Fiona Williams on Brecon 01874 622884 mornings only or email brecon.guildhall@btinternet.com. If you would like to order a wreath please contact Mr. John McFall British Legion Poppy Appeal Organiser on 0781 147 4801.

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there is a high risk of falls to reduce the risk of injury. • Five large televisions are also being purchased to make the patients stay more tolerable as the current 18” televisions are not suitable for visually impaired patients.

Local Treatments The League of Friends of Brecon Hospital actively support Brecon War Memorial Hospital annually with many thousands of pounds. The Hospital presents the League with a ‘Wish List’ which is arrived at by the various wards presenting their requirements for the forthcoming year. This is then prioritised by the League Committee as the funds at our disposal must be managed very carefully. The funding of new specific equipment on an annual basis allows the hospital to improve services and therefore treatment of patients, who benefit hugely as it enables consultants to come to Brecon and treat patients closer to home. The League raises funds by running an Autumn Fayre, Flag Day and the receipt of generous donations and bequests. They also run a hospital shop which is open Monday to Friday, four hours a day. They are constantly looking for volunteers. Please contact Mrs Ruth Williams on 01874 665489 in the first instance if you’d like to help. This year alone a total of £16,223.54 will be used to purchase equipment throughout the hospital. • Y Bannau Ward are going to receive two specialised recliner chairs in order to disperse excess fluid, essential when linked to heart failure. This can prove quite uncomfortable and difficult to resolve, therefore, a reclining chair with a raising footrest addresses these issues. • Y Bannau are also having dining tables with contrasting chairs for communal meal times as it is proven that patients benefit and appetites improve from vocal interaction and this is an important form of rehabilitation. The ward is also to receive an ultra-low bed to assist patients admitted with strokes and confusion where

• The League has agreed to pay for a series of pilot workshops to be run with the support of Brecon Area Dementia Friendly BreconCommunity who will employ creative artists to work along side the nursing staff to stimulate and encourage participation. This will commence in October. Dementia books and activity sets will be providedpurchased in addition to help staff stimulate patients. in addition. • The Children’s Centre have recently secured capital planning money to remodel the centre’s clinic rooms. The League of Friends are donating furnishings and fittings within these rooms to match the facilities available to children in the rest of Wales. • The podiatry department will receive a tilting podiatry chair which is multifunctional and makes life easier for the patient and the consultant. In the case of emergency resuscitation it allows the back to tilt flat and the legs to extend upwards. An ankle and toe pressure kit that measures the ABPI which is the difference in the pressures between the arm and the ankle will also be purchased. It analyses the toe pressures which enables the podiatrist to detect if the toes will heal after performing nail surgery. A useful storage unit will also be donated. • The Surgical Day Ward will receive a GE CARESCAPE V100 Vital Signs Monitor which allows for instant recording of patients blood pressure, pulse and oxygen saturations. • Endoscopy will receive a replacement Gratnell trolley which is for the storage of endoscopy consumables. Many hundreds of thousands of pounds have been donated to the Hospital over the past thirty years which allows all of us to be treated for many ailments without having to travel far from our homes. Please remember The League of Friends if you are thinking of donating to a worthy cause. Visit them at their Autumn Fayre on Friday 14th October at Bishop Bevan Hall from 10am.

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BRECON Poets:

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As a teacher you always did your best Your patience and skills sorely tried The end results proved you passed the test Even if you sometimes cried You are a raconteur of repute Your tales magnificently told No one would dare dispute that they are pure gold Your garden is indeed a pleasure Displayed for all to see You trowel and plant at your leisure Then stand back in glee Poetry is on your list Your talent knows no bounds Your limericks reveal a twist You certainly do the rounds Helena Jones we applaud you You are so clever May you continue for ever and ever 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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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. Winter Afternoon Bingo: 2.15pm. Brecon Bowling Club, Mill Green, Off Kensington, Brecon. Banish the winter blues come along and have a game of Bingo. Playford Style Dancing (English Country Dancing): 2.30 – 4pm.The

Subud Hall, Nr Watton Villa, Brecon. Contact Peter Brock 01874 622889.

Charity Cash Bingo: 7.30pm. The Gremlin Hotel, Brecon.

2nd Rainbows (girls aged 5-7): (Term time only). 5.30 - 6.30pm. www.girlguiding.org.uk.

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

Brownies: 6 – 7.30pm. Age 7 to 10. www.girlguiding.org.uk/brownies.

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

Brecon Athletics Club: 6 – 8pm. Brecon Leisure Centre. Contact Kath Crane 01874 623677. Take pART – Veronica Gibson teaches painting: 6 – 8pm. Unit 28 Ffrwdgrech Industrial Estate, Brecon. Contact 01874 610643 / 610825.

TUESDAY 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.

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What’s on: during the week 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. Story Time: 11 – 11.30am. Brecon Library. Free & all ages welcome. 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.

people in relation to performing arts & multimedia theatre. Ages 7+. Contact 07846 446268. 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. 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.

Beginners welcome. Contact Peter Brock 01874 622889. Brecon Youth Club: (Term time) 7 – 9.30pm. Brecon Youth Ctr., Cradoc Rd., Brecon. Age Group: 11 – 25. Contact Rhodri Jones 01874 622658. Shukokan Karate: 7.15 – 8pm beginners, 8 – 9pm intermediates, 9 – 10pm seniors & adults. Brecon Leisure Centre. Contact Paul Jones 01874 623677. Table Tennis Social Club: 7.30pm. Trallong Church Hall. Beginners, enthusiasts & veterans welcome. Contact Trevor Lee 01874 638995. 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 DAI y Bannau: 4pm. Theatre & cake as well as a chance to sew, Brycheiniog, Brecon. A Multimedia Theatre group that aims to develop Scottish Dancing: 7 – 9.30pm. knit & chat in a friendly environment. Please Local responding to adverts Contact Charlie 07967343619. Subud Hall,Beacon nr.Wattonwhen Villa, Brecon. & enhance the skills of mention young the - 43 -

What’s on: during the week 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. The Walled Garden, Treberfydd. A walk to see & discuss what is looking good & what we are doing next, followed by tea & cake. Contact 01874 730169. The Mothers Union: (1st Weds in the month) 2pm.The Diocesan Centre, Cathedral Close, Brecon Although called a “Mothers Union” you do not have to be a mother to join; single, married or divorced, all are welcome. Contact 01874 636390. Beacons Netball Club: 4 – 5.30pm years 7, 8 & 9. 5.30 – 7pm. Yr 10 & older. Brecon Leisure Centre. £3 on the night or reduced fee for the term. 1st training session free. Contact 01597 840420. Brecon Women in Business: (1st Wednesday of the month) 5.30pm at The George Hotel, Brecon. Contact Johanna 01874 625994 or Janet 01874 611467. Brecon Business Club: (2nd Wednesday of each month) 6pm. The Clarence Inn, Brecon. The meetings give opportunity to network with each other and “showcase” their businesses. Key note speakers are invited to share their expertise. Contact www.breconbusinessclub.org. Rob’s No Worries Yoga – “Stretch & Release”: 6 – 7.30pm. £7 or £35 for a six week course.The WellBeing Centre, St Mary’s Street, Brecon. Contact 01874 625358.

SlimmingWorld: 6pm. Glangrwyney Village Hall, Crickhowell Rd. Contact Joan 01873 812053.

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

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. See advert on page 2.

Brecon Racketeers (badminton): 8 – 10pm. Brecon Leisure Centre. Contact 01874 623677.

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.

Brecon Breastfeeding Support – BIBs: 10am – 12pm. The Muse, Brecon.

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.

THURSDAY Probus Club of Brecon: 10am. The Castle of Brecon Hotel.

Brecon U3A: (Term time only) Morning session 10.30am. After-noon sessions at 1.15pm & 2.30pm, each 1 hour. Studio, Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon.  Coffee available from 10am. Lectures on any one of a wide variety of topics. Contact: Richard Walker 01874 712292. Knit and Natter: 11 -12noon. Brecon Library. All ages and abilities welcome to our friendly knitting & crochet group. Contact 01874 623346. Rob’s No Worries Yoga – “Stretch & Release”: 12.30 – 1.30pm. £5 or £25 for a six week course. The Well-Being Centre, St Mary’s Street, Brecon. Contact 01874 625358.

The Brecon Singers – Rehearsals: (Term time only) 7.30 – 9.30pm. Neuadd Goffa, Christ College, Brecon. Next concert Handel’s Messiah, Brecon Cathedral at 7pm on Saturday 19th November. Other experienced singers are warmly invited to join us for our 2pm workshop and 7pm performance. Contact 01874 658332 or visit www.breconsingers.com.

Slimming World: 5pm & 7pm. St David’s Hall, Bailihelig Rd, Llanfaes, Brecon. Contact Shelley 01874 622846 / 07980 259638.

Rob’s No Worries Yoga – “Meditation”: 7.45 – 8.15pm.

Brownies: 5.30 – 7pm. Age 7 to 10. www.girlguiding.org.uk/brownies.

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.

What’s on: during the week / month 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. 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. Chatterbooks: Every 2nd Friday in the month): Brecon Library. Brecon Library’s book group for 7-11 year olds! Contact 01874 623346. Art group for the over 60s’: 2 – 4pm. The Youth Centre, Cradoc Rd, Brecon. Any level or ability. Any medium. Professional tutor. Contact 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. The Well-Being Centre, 1st Floor, Old Post Office, St Mary’s Street, Brecon. Contact 01874 625358. DURING THE MONTH Saturday 1st October Brecon Beacons Food Festival: 10am – 5pm. Market Hall, Brecon. Free entry. ‘Ready Steady Cook’ Demonstrations. Visit www. breconbeacons.org. Saturday 1st October Sunday 2nd October Penpont 350: Family Friendly 350th Anniversary Celebration: Sat 10am – 11pm, Sun 10am – 6pm. Penpont, Brecon, LD3 8EU. 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. 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

What’s on: during the month keep our town tidy! Contact Charlie Searl 07967 343619 or Gareth Ellis 01874 611039. Health and Wellbeing Craft Show: 10am - 4pm. The Castle Hotel, Brecon. Contact Hazel 07506573304. Monday 5th October Brecon Film Society presents: “Love and Friendship”: (PG). 7.15 for 7.30pm. Coliseum Cinema, Brecon. Lady Susan Vernon takes up temporary residence at her in-law’s estate and, while there, is determined to be a matchmaker for her daughter Frederica – and herself too, naturally. Non-members welcome. £6 admission. Contact Judith Fitton 01874 623166. Tuesday 4th October Brecon Outdoor Group - Easy going 5 mile circular walk from Talybont: 1 – 4.30pm. Only hill is a long gentle climb on a good track. Great views of Talybont reservoir and the Usk valley. Walk back along the canal. Visit www.breconoutdoorgroup.com. Contact Alan 01874 611628. ‘Charles Dickens - The Man and his Life through his Characters” Brecknock Decorative & Fine Arts Society: 2.30pm. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon. Charles John Huffam Dickens brought into the world a staggering array of wonderful characters with orphans, starving children, misers, murderers and abusive school teachers among them. People such as Mr Mcawber,Fagin and Abel Magwitch remain in one’s literary psyche long after the books are put down. Largely self-educated, Dickens possessed the genius to become the greatest writer of his age In this lecture Bertie Pearce looks at the life of Dickens through his characters and locations. The talk

is interspersed with readings of this works. A truly Dickensian experience. Annual Membership of Society £40 (July 2016 – June 2017). Visitors welcome, £7.50 per lecture. Visit www.brecknockdfas.wordpress.com.

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Friday 7th October

Brecon Bridal Fair: 11am-4pm. Brecon Guild Hall. See advert on page 23.

Brecknock Wildlife Trust: Pond clearance at Ystrafawr Nature Reserve. Booking essential. Contact Anna Guzzo 01639 844273. Visit www.brecknockwildlifetrust.org.uk. See article on page 33. Saturday 8th October Brecon Farmers Market: 9.30am – 5pm. Brecon Market Hall. Contact 07926 196714. Visit www.brecknockfarmersmarket. co.uk. See advert on page 28.

Autumn Fair held by the League of Friends of Brecon Hospital: 10am. Bishop Bevan Hall. Saturday 15th October

Brecon Business Club Charity Ball: The Castle Hotel, Brecon. For tickets, contact Marian Barnes 01874 622528 or Sally Morris on 01874 611717. See article on page 22. Sunday 16th October

Apple and Cider Festival: Old Railway Line Garden Centre. See advert on page 13.

Brecknock Wildlife Trust: Visit a collection of rare and local apple varieties set up and cared for by the Marcher Apple Network. Booking essential. Contact Anna Guzzo 01639 844273. Visit www. brecknockwildlifetrust.org.uk. See article on page 33.

Tuesday 11th October

Tuesday 18th October

Brecknock Wildlife Trust: Hay cut and rake at BTW Reserves, The Byddwn, Pen y Waun and Trewalkin Meadow around Brecon. Booking essential. Contact Anna Guzzo 01639 844273. Visit www.brecknockwildlifetrust.org. uk. See article on page 33.

Shared Reading Group (Supported by Brecon Area Dementia Friendly Community): 2 – 3pm. Brecon Library. Read, relax, revive. Led by Emma, a trained reading facilitator. Everyone welcome.

Wednesday 12th October

Brecknock Wildlife Trust: Creating Corridors for Marsh Fritillary at Ystradfawr Nature Reserve. Booking essential. Contact Anna Guzzo 01639 844273. Visit www. brecknockwildlifetrust.org.uk. See article on page 33.

Sunday 9th October

Brecon Outdoor Group - Easy 5 mile walk from the White Lion Inn, Leominster: (Meet Theatre Brycheiniog at 9.15am). 10.30am – 4pm. We can browse in the delightful antiques town and view some beautiful churches with lunch at the White Lion in Leominster. Visit www.breconoutdoorgroup.com. Contact Andy 07960 107690.

Friday 21st October

Friday 21st October Monday 24th October Brecon Baroque Festival: See advert on page 32.

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Friday 28th October

Brecon Outdoor Group - Day trip to Glansevern Hall Gardens near Welshpool: 9.30am -7pm. Trip to see the lovely autumn colours in this wonderful garden and hopefully some fungi along the way. There is a café in the gardens serving hot food, soup, burgers etc. Visit www.breconoutdoorgroup. com. Contact Alan 01874 611628.

Brecknock Wildlife Trust: Wildlife Spooktacular with Brecknock Museum and Art Galleries. 10am-4pm. Contact Anna Guzzo 01639 844273. Visit www.brecknockwildlifetrust.org. uk. See article on page 33.

Brecon Farmers Market: 9.30am – 2pm.The Muse, Brecon. Contact 07926 196714. Visit www.brecknockfarmersmarket. co.uk. See advert on page 28 . Nearly New Sale: 10am-1pm. Bishop Bevan Hall. See advert on page 18. Tuesday 25th October Shared Reading Group (Supported by Brecon Area Dementia Friendly Community): 2 – 3pm. Brecon Library. Read, relax, revive. Led by Emma, a trained reading facilitator. Everyone welcome. Brecknock Gardening Association - Annual Lecture “New Ways with Perennials”: 7.30pm. Castle Hotel, Brecon. Lecture by Dr Noel Kingsbury. Tickets on the door. £3 members, £6 visitors. Wednesday 26th October Brecon Outdoor Group - Meal at Yak y Da (Nepalese & Thai Restaurant): 6pm. Yak y Da, Old Brecon Road, Hay, HR3 5PS. 6pm. Good reviews and prices. Visit www.breconoutdoorgroup.com. Contact Caroline 07915 913473.

Saturday 29th October Brecknock Wildlife Trust: Afternoon fungus foray in a woodland in the Brecon area. Contact Anna Guzzo 01639 844273. Visit www. brecknockwildlifetrust.org.uk. See article on page 33. Sunday 30th October Brecknock Wildlife Trust: Wild About Gardens followed by a Guided Bat Walk. Contact Anna Guzzo 01639 844273. Visit www. brecknockwildlifetrust.org.uk. See article on page 33. Tuesday 1st November Brecon Outdoor Group - 9 mile canal walk from Llanfrynach to Llangynidr: 10am - 4pm. Bus back to Llanfrynach. Visit www. b r e c o n o u t d o o r g r o u p. c o m . Contact Rachel 01874 665577. Shared Reading Group (Supported by Brecon Area Dementia Friendly Community): 2 – 3pm. Brecon Library. Read, relax, revive. Led by Emma, a trained reading facilitator. Everyone welcome.

uncovered, detective work involved and assistance given by NADFAS members. Talk given by Mary-Rose Rivett-Carnac. Annual Membership of Society £40 (July 2016 – June 2017). Visitors welcome, £7.50 per lecture. Visit www.brecknockdfas. wordpress.com. Saturday 5th November Caledonian Market: 11am. Market Hall, Brecon. Admission £1. Run by the Rotary Club of Brecon, this market raises monies for charity. Please donate your goods 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. Contact 01874 623556. See adverts on inside front and back cover. Brecon Outdoor Group – Folk and Irish Music: 8.30pm. The Harp Inn, Glasbury. Visit www. b r e c o n o u t d o o r g r o u p. c o m . Contact Sarah 01874 711632. Sunday 6th November 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 yourself, maybe a friend, the kids, and help us keep our town tidy! Contact Charlie Searl 07967 343619 or Gareth Ellis 01874 611039.

“Uncovering the Nation’s Hidden Oil Painting Collection’If you have a local class or Brecknock Decorative & Fine event, please email Arts Society: 2.30pm. Theatr events@cariadslocal.co.uk. Brycheiniog, Brecon. Art UK was set Non-profit or community up to catalogue every oil painting in public ownership in the UK. The clubs/organisations will be Halloween Fun Wild Wednesday: lecture offers an insider’s view of the included for free. The Old Railway Line Garden project and describes some unusual Businesses will be asked to mention the Local visited, Beacon whenpaintings respondingpay to adverts collections intriguing Centre. See ad on Please page 13. a small charge. - 47 -

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