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January 2017 • Issue 89
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Hello
The month of January is a strange one. Some enter the New Year with positive feelings, determined to make changes to their lives be it their diet, exercise regime or outlook. Others start January with a touch of sadness, the big man has been and gone, Christmas is over, family gatherings come to an end. Please turn to page 26 to read some of the team’s New Year resolutions. During 2017 we really hope to provide our readers with interesting and informative articles. We are chuffed with the monthly contributors we have. From local history instalments to a monthly poem, from financial information to legal matters explained, from wildlife descriptions to gardener’s tips … Thank you to each and every author who meet our tight deadlines each month. Please turn to page 19 to see how Talybont on Usk is supporting local food producers. This is a superb idea, every £1 spent through this scheme, 90p will stay in the local community of Talybont, Brecon and surrounding villages. Go along to the launch if you can, and if not check out the ordering website. This month is the last chance you’ll have to buy the 2017 Local Landscapes Calendar. Didn’t get one for Christmas? Turn to page 38 to see where you can purchase one. Happy New Year to one and all. Here’s hoping 2017 brings us tears of joy, smiles and laughter. Enjoy,
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For the chance to win a Trial session for 1 person at Woodland Park Shooting Ground, please complete the word search on page 25 and send to us by 16th January 2017. The winner will be picked at random.
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We also produce a similar publication for the Talgarth and Hay on Wye area. It’s called Wye Local. Just like this magazine the aim is to support local businesses and services. The good news is, if you are unable to pick up your copy of the Wye Local in the local catchment area, you can view it on our website from the beginning of each month.
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Some of the many topics included in Wye Local, January issue: • Local Talent art facilitator David Symons • Meet the new owners at CommuniKate in Hay • The Wonders of Yoga ... 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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Newss from
Kirsty Williams
Without doubt, 2016 was a year of massive political change. Our prime minister has changed, our relationship with Europe will change, Donald Trump will be President of the United States, and the list goes on and on. 2017 could be a year for change here in Powys too. In May we will have local elections to Powys County Council. People right across the county frequently tell me they are frustrated with how our public
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services are being run by the Independent cabinet. The Welsh Liberal Democrats are determined to improve public services. We know how vital the
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services the council provide are to communities across the county and we know the most vulnerable in our society depend on them most of all. I was very pleased to secure a funding floor for rural councils, including Powys, in this year’s Welsh Government budget. Rural areas have unique challenges in delivering its services and it is right the government recognises this. My focus in 2017 will be to continue to work alongside communities to protect services they rely on, to create and protect jobs so we can further develop our economy. I hope you and your family had a good Christmas, and I wish you all the very best for the New Year. As ever, if there is anything I can do to help, please do not hesitate to get in touch.You can call my office on 01874 625739, attend one of my regular surgeries, or send an email to Kirsty.williams@assembly.wales.
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BRECON Poets: ROSALIND DAVIES Rosalind Davies was born in London of Irish parents. She has worked as a teacher and lived in England, Scotland and Ireland. She is now spending her 80’s in Wales.
THAT’S NOT ME Is that me? Edging down the bank Probing the way with stick And cautious steps Surely that’s not me. That’s never me Stepping slowly down the street Stick sounding on the paving Scarf and dog leads tangling Dropping purse and gloves Exciting help from strangers Can we help you lovey? Can we hold your shopping? But no, they don’t mean me Not offering help to me For I can swim a river, run a road race Climb a mountain Can’t they see? That old woman is not me.
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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A boost for Dementia Friendly Brecon
A full house at Llangorse Village Hall gave local charity, Dementia Friendly Brecon, a big boost when over £740 was raised by a lunch organised by members of Llangasty Womens Institute. The event was organised by Frances Issacs, Gaynor Skyrme and Jean Calderwood - supported by other members of the WI branch which normally meets on the first Wednesday of every month at Llangasty Village Hall. Rhiannon Davies from Dementia Friendly Brecon Community gave a short talk on the aims of the charity which exists to raise awareness and understanding of Dementia in Brecon. She said, “It is vital to raise awareness and understanding of dementia in order to remove the stigma associated with the condition so that people living with dementia and their carers do not feel excluded from the community but receive our understanding and support. This can - and is - being achieved by creating dementia friendly communities and Brecon is in the forefront of this important movement.”
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JANUARY
Tips for Gardeners Flower Garden 2 Cut down flowering perennials to ground level once untidy. 2 Protect vulnerable plants from frosts. 2 Spread mulch over flower borders to protect roots and improve soil condition. Kitchen Garden 2 Complete pruning of Apples and Pears. 2 Cut canes of autumn fruiting raspberries to ground level. 2 Continue winter digging and the addition of organic matter.
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2 Continue to plant soft fruit and fruit trees. Greenhouse 2 Check the condition of insulation, block any draughts. 2 Reduce watering to a minimum and ventilate on warmer days. 2 Remove dead foliage from plants. General Advice
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2 Clean and oil garden tools to prevent rusting.
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2 Ensure outdoor pots are raised off the ground.
The Royal British Legion meet here at 2000hrs on the second Tuesday of each month
2 Encourage birds to the garden by supplying
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News from Trallong & Penpont WI
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At the AGM of Trallong & Penpont WI held in November, Mary Robinson was re-elected as president, Ruth Jefferies as secretary and Heather Thomas as treasurer. The president reported on the varied and enjoyable 2016 programme and thanked her team and members for all their help and support. There are about 20 members and appreciate the fact that some of their members who have retired and have moved out of the village still return to Trallong. They say goodbye to Lee Cox who is moving away and welcome to Pam Ansell. Wendy Hughes and her Tribal Belly Dancers in their colourful costumes entertained us and members joined in swaying and rotating hips to the music. The December meeting had a Christmas theme with party food and a secret Santa present for all. Jenny Smart from Bobbins demonstrated wool felting Christmas decorations and everyone went home with a tree decoration that they had made. Members received a draft programme for 2017 with a Fun and Games evening planned for the January meeting and the annual dinner to be held on Wednesday 11th January at Cradoc Golf Club including husbands and partners.
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Local Talent: Sarah Doney
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Protecting wildlife for the future
Wild in January
grows. There is no sign of the plant after the spring. It is related to the almost-as-rare Snowdon Lily. The Botany Group will be taking part in a national New Year Plant Hunt again this year on the 2nd January at Ystradgynlais. This is open to all – you don’t have to be a flower expert. Last year 19 flowering species were found around Llangorse Lake. Email me at hunt@cial.org.uk for information. On the 13th there is an opportunity to visit the popular Wildfowl & Wetland Trust wetland at Llanelli and enjoy the birdlife on its lakes and reed beds and scrapes. Contact Anna for more info on 01639 844273.
Gagea Bohemica - Radnor Lily This rare flower often flowers as early as January less than 30 miles from Brecon at its only British site, yet was discovered only in the 1970s. The early flowering time explains it being missed by Victorian botanists who often went to the area where it
The popular winter birdwatch event this year is on the 14th. Booking required - Contact: Steph for more information on 01874 625708. There are opportunities to learn about hedgelaying on the 10th at Abergwesyn and coppicing on the 31st at Pwll yr Wrach near Talgarth. Contact Phil for more information on 01874 625708. John Crellin
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The Food Assembly Comes to Talybont on Usk! A new way of buying food is coming to Talybont on Usk. As seen in the BBC andThe Guardian,The Food Assembly is a local initiative that brings people together to buy fresh food directly from local farmers and foodmakers. Every week Food Assembly customers in Talybont on Usk can order food online from local food producers before picking it up weekly at their local community venue, Henderson Hall. All the food comes from a distance of less than 28 miles, compared to the 600 miles with a supermarket, and most producers are within a 15 mile radius of the village, showcasing some of the best local food the Brecon Beacons has to offer. Community is at the heart of The Food Assembly – it connects neighbours to farmers, neighbours to each other, and everyone to their food. By choosing to buy local, shoppers can support the community of Talybont on Usk, Brecon and surrounding villages, as for every £1 spent through Talybont on Usk Food Assembly, 90p stays in the local economy.
supports local producers, in such a fresh & convenient way, through the ease of ordering online & being able to collect all your food from one place at the same time each week, just makes sense to us. It’s going to have a huge positive impact & we are really grateful for all of the support we have received so far, & can’t wait to launch!” - Ceri and Jon The Talybont on Usk Food Assembly launches on Monday 23rd January at 5pm through to 7pm.The venue is Henderson Hall. Locals can meet farmers, foodmakers and their neighbours, taste local food samples and see where their food comes from. To become a member and be able to shop online, which is free and easy, from their ever-growing pool of local producers, please sign up here: https://foodassembly.com/en/assemblies/9057 If you are a local producer interested in bringing your produce to this Assembly, they would love to hear from you so please contact Ceri and Jon at tboufoodassembly@gmail.com
It also ensures your money reaches the right people; food producers keep over 80% of sales for every product sold, compared to 15%-25% through supermarkets.Also, there is less food waste as all the food is ordered in advance. Whether from their iPhone app or laptop, weekly shoppers can choose from unique local products, such as organically grown vegetables and fruit from The Kitchen Garden at Ty Mawr; quality meat, poultry and ready to cook meals from Easts of Brecon farm and butchers; small batch roasted coffee from Black Mountain Roast; and hand made fresh pasta featuring locally grown and sourced fillings from Nonna Caterina Fresh Pasta. Not to forget dairy and soon to be included, artisan breads. The Talybont on Usk Food Assembly is organised by local food-obsessed couple Ceri and Jon Elms, who want to share their passion for good, local food and create a community food hub for other food-lovers in the village.
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A postcard which was posted in 1905 showing Buckingham Tower Buckingham Tower The church of St Mary’s in the centre of Brecon is undergoing repairs – from the inside. However the 90 foot Buckingham Tower stands tall as a landmark in the townscape. The tower was built in 1515 by Edward Stafford, Duke of Buckingham and Lord of Brecknock. Edward was born in Brecon Castle in 1478 the oldest son of Henry Stafford and Katherine Woodville. Edward was often found at court with the future King Henry VIII, and was made a member of Henry’s Privy Council. In 1513 he went with Henry to fight in France and a few years later in 1520 they were together at the Field of the Cloth of Gold. However, later in 1520 Henry was told that the Duke of Buckingham was listening to prophesies that the King would soon die and Buckingham would succeed to the throne. Henry would not stand for that and Buckingham was charged with treason and imprisoned in The Tower of London. He was executed on 17 May 1521. For the last couple of years, The Buckingham Tower, has on and off, been a favourite look out post for two peregrines. The feathers under the Tower give clues to the food of the peregrines including snipe, jackdaw, thrushes and mostly unexpectedly woodcock and manx shearwater. www.blfhs.co.uk
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News from Brecon Chamber of Trade It’s a year in February since the Brecon Chamber ofTrade was reformed. During that year we have learned of the many difficulties facing small businesses in this beautiful market town. One of the main problems looming for small Welsh businesses at present is the 2017 business rates re-evaluation. Some peripheral business locations will see their rateable values double and some of our bigger food businesses have seen even larger increases. We already have a vacant shop percentage creeping towards 20%, the Welsh average stands at 10.8% and some towns such as Monmouth are even below 3%, which is totally unacceptable and could well increase if the full impact of the re-evaluation takes hold. As a Chamber we have lobbied our local MP, Chris Davies, and also made representations to the Assembly. We are now joining with Monmouthshire and Cowbridge Chambers to call for the Welsh Assembly to follow England’s lead with their plan to protect small business from the re-evaluation. In England they have declared that small businesses with a rateable value of £12,000 or less will be completely covered by the Small Business Rate Relief Scheme indefinitely and they have promised transitional relief for larger businesses. In addition myself, our secretary Sarah Lewis and Chairman Brian Popsys, have also joined the steering group for Brecon Town Plan. This is an extremely important document which forms a platform for future large scale fundraising for Brecon and will sit alongside the Local Development Plan for consultation in future planning recommendations. This will go through a public consultation process next year and is an ideal opportunity for everyone to have their say and submit ideas regarding Brecon’s future direction. Recently I have also launched our Empty Window Scheme which has kicked off with two wonderful displays by Ty Mawr Lime and Likey’s in the old Crickhowell Adventure Gear shop at the top of Ship St. The windows look fabulous and really brighten that area of town. This scheme will roll out to other prominent empty retail spaces during 2017. New members are always very welcome, to get in touch please contact Sarah Lewis at chamberoftradebrecon@gmail.com.
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New Year, New Resolutions! We decided to introduce this new feature, to gear people up for the New Year ahead. Many start January with new and exciting changes to their life, so this feature will hopefully help them to find local services and businesses who can help. For those of us who don’t think in this way, me included, perhaps we should. A positive change can only be good right? No matter how small, no matter how many changes you decide, start here by reading this feature. And be realistic. So I thought it would be a good idea for the team to write down our own New Year resolutions when it comes to our health and wellbeing. So here goes: My biggest change is for my mind. For years I have become obsessed by certain dramas going on in my life. These thoughts eat away at me. I overthink things and just before bedtime this is a really horrible habit. So as I enter 2017 I’m starting with a fresh, positive outlook. I’m going to practice meditation each evening (I’m really not a morning person and with two kids to get ready as well as myself, I’d be lying to say I would add another ’to do’ in my morning routine!). It’s taken something very sad in recent weeks to put life into perspective.You only
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get one life, live it, who knows how long you’re here for. With farming blood I’m a bit of a penny pincher.With the exclusion of my boot fetish, I have many, many pairs! But I never spend money on my appearance and body. I’ve never dyed my hair as my thinking behind it is that the upkeep would cost to much. Well this year I am going to splash out on a monthly treatment, be it a back massage, a manicure, etc … first on my list is an Indian head massage! My main aim for 2017 is to make my family and friends smile and laugh. If they’re happy, I’m happy. Lisa Marie Badham ........................................................ We all eat what we want over Christmas without feeling too guilty, because.. it’s Christmas and we’re just allowed to! But I’ve eaten enough food to keep me full for a year over the last few weeks, and now the holiday season is over, the eating needs to stop! I want to start 2017 a healthier person. 1. Start an exercise class and actually stick to it: I have been to many classes in the past, but I just don’t seem to stick at them long term. It’s not like I don’t enjoy the classes, I just always seem to drift away after a while. I think I need some time to think about which class I should start, because it’s important to find one that I enjoy so that I do stick to it. I always say i’m going to start going to the gym too, but funnily enough this has only happened once or twice... so this also needs to happen. I need to start looking after myself more! 2. Start eating healthier foods: People who know me know that I love a chocolate bar or two (or 20), so this will be a hard one to cut down on. I’m going to stop snacking in between meals, this is one of my bad habits. There needs to be less chocolate in my life and more fruit and veg! I need to get those 5 a days in somewhere… 3. Get more quality sleep: I’m addicted to my phone.. I’m always told that going on your phone before bed is so bad for your quality of sleep, but I just cant detach the thing from my hand! Every night I find myself lying in bed scrolling through Facebook. Apparently the radiation from the phone can cause insomnia and headaches as well as cutting the time spent in deep sleep, and the blue and white light stops your brain from thinking it’s nighttime! No going back now… it’s written in print! Nicole Williams
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Treat yourself! As the season of goodwill approaches, why not make ‘good’ those promises from the past year to make a healthier start to 2017 with a personal training session and consultation at the SMB gym and fitness suite? Or, ‘will’ you opt to treat yourself or give a gift of one of our range of extensive beauty treatments available from the beauty and treatment rooms? SMB is an established family run business in the heart of Brecon and owned and run by Sarah and Martin Browne. With 24 years of experience between them in the Beauty and Fitness business, they offer everything you would expect from professional beauty therapies and treatments, to a fully equipped fitness suite featuring two separate training rooms, one with cable machines and cardio and the other with free weights. Whether you are a person who wants to lose weight and get a little fitter, training for a specific sport or a challenging event we have all the equipment you need.The gym also features ‘Wattbike’ the only indoor cycle endorsed by British Cycling.
Still in need of holiday pampering? Just want to relax? Why not treat yourself during the holiday season by calling Sarah and the team on 01874 611652 to book everything from facials, relaxing body treatments or to arrange those must have party nails! Call Martin now to arrange FREE gym induction and personal training assessment. Single session £4 0r monthly membership from £18. Go on fulfill that New Year – New You!
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The chance to talk about how you’re feeling... Whether you’re going through a difficult patch, or want to understand yourself better, counselling gives you the chance to talk about how you’re feeling.
If you’re experiencing relationship problems, family issues, depression, anxiety or if life has become difficult for other reasons, counselling can offer you a safe, confidential space where you can talk about whatever problems or difficulties have brought you to counselling. A warm, safe space where you can work things out and make changes for the better. You and your situation will not be judged, and your counsellor will support you to reflect on your issues and gain a new perspective. Rachel Philbrick, Therapeutic Counsellor wants to develop a relationship of warmth, trust, and openness with her clients where healing and change can happen. She firmly believes in her clients’ basic
drive to live a full and happy life. However this drive can be knocked off course by difficult or traumatic life experiences, and sometimes we need to work through these experiences to get ourselves back on course. Rachel will place your hopes and needs at the centre of our session, working with whatever you wish to bring. Rachel Philbrick: Therapeutic Counsellor. http://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/counsellors/ rachel-philbrick
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Aromatherapy at The Retreat Aromatherapy is the use of pure essential oils and other aromatic plant compounds which are aimed at improving a person’s health both physically and emotionally.
As a Clinical Aromatherapist I am trained to take a holistic approach, treating each client as an individual.
treated with clinical aromatherapy. In some cases, aromatherapy can be effective when used alone, but it can also be used to complement conventional treatment by bringing additional benefits.
Aromatherapy essential oils are blended in combination with massage to encourage deep relaxation and enhance the therapeutic action of the essences.
Aromatherapy is a powerful treatment for stressrelated conditions which have both a physical and psychological aspect. Anxiety, insomnia and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), musculo-skeletal complaints as well as many skin conditions, are just a few examples that can benefit from the use of Aromatherapy.
Essential oil blends can be included in which ever type of massage you require, from gentle body massage, Ayurvedic Indian head massage, Swedish, Deep Tissue, Myofascial release to Pregnancy Massage.
Clinical Aromatherapy can also be used to prevent the build-up of stress and therefore the onset of illhealth. Many clients have regular treatments as part of their stress-management programme.
Many physical and psychological conditions can be
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Each essential oil has a distinct composition and therapeutic action; I match a blend of essential oils for each client’s physical and emotional needs.
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Yoga For Daily Life Would You Like To Improve Your Flexibility? Do You Need To Reduce Stress In Your Life? As we go through our busy lives we lose flexibility and suppleness, the body becoming less resilient to aches, pains and disease and illness. This physical loss has many deeper effects such as loss of confidence which leads to frustration, lethargy or other emotional and psychological imbalances. Rob’s Yoga is not about fancy positions, as even simple arm raises done with awareness of the breath in synchrony with the body’s movement has great benefits to your health and well-being. Learning self-body awareness is the key to bringing a return and maintaining ease of body mobility. Rob’s yoga is all about what You can do. Yoga helps with putting one’s mind in a restful state and then through practice you are then able have rest from this over thinking and over worrying. Settling the energy of your body is settling the energies of your mind. Rob’s Yoga is about reconnecting with the energy of
the body and bringing a closer relationship to the body in being able to self - care and to self -look after by making realistic choices and decisions. We use this body for moving about in daily life, and many times without thinking before it is too late, and this can cause a lot of problems. Rob’s Yoga encourages self-knowing, self-knowing when to say no, and then to stop and to take stock of what you are doing in taking more care and in being in respect of this one body. Yoga allows for this to develop in being able to help with breaking free of unhealthy habits. Coming to classes regularly will bring the greatest rewards and benefits as the work put in is additive where by the releasing occurs at a greater pace which is really self-encouraging and self-enhancing. If you haven’t done yoga before and if you feel that you need a taster to get yourself orientated to the practices, one to one are available and these are also good for helping with personal energy issues at deeper emotional and psychological levels.
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“ The New Year is a time for a new start” The New Year is a time for a new start. Every year we begin the New Year with ideas of change and new possibilities and commit to a New Year’s resolution. Perhaps you want to start a healthier lifestyle by losing weight, getting back in shape or maybe you have made the decision to stop smoking or to be drinking less. If you have tried to achieve your goals in the past and have not fully succeeded, then maybe Hypnotherapy may help you. Angela @ Aspired Therapies is a qualified, insured and experienced Clinical Hypnotherapist and Psychotherapeutic Counsellor. Over the years, Angela has assisted countless people lose weight, eat more healthily, exercise more and stop smoking at her clinics in Brecon, Llandrindod Wells, Hay on Wye and Leominster. In addition, Angela has helped people become motivated, boost their willpower, raise their confidence and self esteem,
overcome anxiety or fears and achieve their goals and aspirations. Hypnotherapy is a natural and safe complementary therapy approach and is widely promoted as a treatment for various long-term conditions and for breaking certain habits. During a hypnotherapy session, your therapist skillfully uses hypnosis, psychotherapy and other psychological techniques to help overcome issues or to achieve desired goals. For more information, visit www.aspiredtherapies. co.uk or contact Angela on 07967 298725/01597 850014 or via email angela@aspiredtherapies.co.uk. Angela Winterton, Clinical Hypnotherapist, Psychotherapeutic Counsellor (Dip.Hyp, MHS, AdDip.CP, MNCSAcc, Dip.SMC, CNHC reg.)
Coming soon to Brecon and Hay – Beat It Percussion workshops for seniors New dementia-friendly Drumming Together groups Group drumming is good for you! • Feel included in the group • Gentle physical and mental ‘workout’ • Self-expression • Energising yet relaxing
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JANET TIMOTHY specialises in all matters concerning land including the buying and selling of houses, land, businesses, commercial property and commercial Leases. Janet also has extensive experience in Probate and Wills.The firm promotes dealing with clients directly on a one to one basis without any legal jargon. “I know myself how frustrating it is not to have phone calls returned or not to be able to speak to the person you need to, so we put our clients first by making ourselves easily accessible.We give out direct phone numbers and email addresses in order that we can deal with any queries as quickly and efficiently as possible to, hopefully, ease what is already a stressful process. We know that the modern business is not constrained by traditional office hours and 9 to 5 doesn’t always suit business clients.”
Family Law Specialist Divorce Lawyer MOD Pensions Finances after divorce Separation Agreements Children’s Matters to include shared care arrangements Adoption and representation of Grandparents. Pre/post Nuptial Agreements Cohabitation Disputes/Agreements DAWN EVANS is our matrimonial consultant who has recently joined us here at Richards Thomas. Dawn is a highly experienced matrimonial lawyer who has over 34years of experience. She is a member of Resolution which promotes a constructive and non-adversarial approach to family matters. Dawn is based in our Brecon Office but can also see you in our Cardiff office if this is what you would prefer. Dawn is happy to discuss fixed fees for suitable cases. Dawn believes that knowing the likely cost of your case is hugely important at a time when finances can be difficult and will do everything to ensure that you are fully informed of the options open to you to finance your case.
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Buying & Selling Property/Land 1. What is Conveyancing? Conveyancing is the process through which the ownership of a property, land or both is transferred from one person or company to another. Transfers of property or land must be made by a legal document known as a Transfer 2. How long does the Conveyancing process take? It is difficult to give an exact time as this depends on various circumstances, such as your mortgage offer, length of chain, issues with the property... it can take anything between four to twelve weeks.
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3. Will I need a Survey? A Survey is a detailed report on the state and condition of the property itself and provides a more detailed report of a Property. The Lender will not normally require a Survey and if that is the case, it is a matter for you, the Buyer, as to whether you want to have a survey undertaken or not. We recommend a Homebuyers Report is obtained as this will see the property analysed in greater detail. 4. What is an “exchange”? An exchange of contracts is when every person in the chain is happy with their respective contracts and are ready to ‘swap’ contracts with their Buyer or Sellers solicitors. This can take place when everyone in the chain is ready to exchange and the completion date has been agreed by all. Up until formal exchange of contracts you can withdraw from a transaction. Once you have exchanged however, you are contractually bound to complete on the agreed completion date.
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5.What does “completion” mean? Completion is when the money is paid for the property and the property changes hands. On this day, title to the property is transferred by the seller and the buyer takes possession of the property and the keys. 6. How do I get/leave the keys to my property? The keys are usually left with the estate agent and the buyer will collect them on the day of completion when informed to do so by his Conveyancer. Article written by Janet Timothy
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So You Think You Know About Dinosaurs…?!
Michael Morpurgo’s King Arthur Wednesday 22nd February, 2.00pm
Thursday 23rd February, 2.30pm
A thrilling tale of magic, heroism, love and betrayal adapted from the novel Arthur: High King of Britain, by Michael Morpurgo, the author of War Horse and Private Peaceful.
Did dinosaurs eat their own families? Was every Tyrannosaurus Rex a fearsome carnivore? Why did Allosaurus headbutt its prey to death? In this interactive show children will be given the chance to ask questions and show off their dinosaur knowledge to the audience.
A drowning boy is rescued by a mysterious figure who claims to be Arthur Pendragon. As the old man tells his stories, he is transported back to the heady days of Camelot, the Round Table, Merlin, Excalibur, Lancelot and Guinevere.
Come and test your knowledge against Ben Garrod, the TV scientist from ‘Attenborough’s Giant Dinosaur’. With the help of TV film footage and photos of his own palaeontological dinosaur digs, he will tell you everything you ever wanted to know about dinosaurs and more!
Join award-winning Story Pocket Theatre as they bring these thrilling stories of brave chivalry, battles and the search for the Holy Grail to life with music, magic and outstanding storytelling. Suitable for 7 yrs +
Tickets £13.00 Concessions £11.00 Family Ticket £44.00 www.brycheiniog.co.uk
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Recipe: Spiced Parsnip Soup Recipe from: Helen Furnell – from Slimming World’s Festive Feasts.
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Local Landscapes 2017 Calendar Available until the end of January 2017
RRP ÂŁ6.50 An amazing array of scenes are included, locations such as Mynydd Illtud, Llanthony Priory, Llangorse Lake and Hay Bluff to name just a few. All images are within the Brecon Beacons National Park. Currently on sale in the following outlets: BRECON: Brecon Beacons National Park Visitor Centre; Brecon Tourist Information Centre; Brecon Photo Centre; Ty Cariad; Bishops Meadow Garage; Welsh Delights. CRICKHOWELL: Crickhowell Tourist Information Centre. HAY ON WYE: Broad Street Books; Hay TIB; Thoughtful Gardiner; FW Golesworthys; Hay Newsagents; Pughs of Londis; Dolls House Fun; Hay Post Office; Country Supplies. TALGARTH: Talgarth TIRC; Talgarth Stores; Phoenix Crafts. IN BETWEEN: The Old Railway Line; Boughrood Stores; Talybont Stores, Regent House Filling Station
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Last Year’s Winner
local landscapes photography competition Are you a keen photographer who has a passion for our local surroundings? Then this competition is right for you . . .
1st prize: £50 2nd prize: £25 3rd prize: £10 12 of the images will appear in our 2018 Local Landscapes Calendar Rules are simple: High resolution images of local landscapes in the Brecon Beacons National Park. Images need to be A4 landscape dimensions and 300dpi resolution.
Closing date: 31st March 2017 Email your entries to: lisamarie@cariadslocal.co.uk • Title each photo • Give details of when and where the photo was taken • Include your name, address and a contact number
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New Year’s Eve DIY for Kids
Party Blowers These handmade party blowers are as much fun to create as they are to use. For a paper tongue that will curl properly, choose a decorative paper that is about the same weight as photocopy paper.
Supplies Plastic straw Vellum Double-sided sheet adhesive
remove the second protective backing. Curl the vellum strip around the straw, and mark the point where one long end of the strip contacts the other. Cut the strip at the mark, marking it just the right width to cover the straw. Remove the protective backing from the adhesive, and slowly and evenly roll the vellum onto the straw, smoothing out any bubbles as you go. 2. Cut a 2-by-10-inch rectangle of decorative paper for the tongue. Fold the long sides of the paper in to meet along the centre. Cover the seam with a length of clear tape, then fold over about 1/4 inch of one end, and fix it with tape. When taping seams, keep in mind that when finished, the tube will need to be airtight. Starting at the sealed end, roll the tongue tightly around a pencil, and wrap a rubber band around it to keep it coiled. Leave the rubber band wrapped around the tongue for at least a day. 3. Remove the rubber band from the tongue, which should remain coiled. Fold in the corners of the open end. 4. Dab a little white glue on the interiors of the folds and inside the opening. Slip the vellum-covered stem into the tongue. Apply pressure until the glue dries, and cover the joint with a piece of decorative tape.
Confetti Balloon At the stroke of midnight, you and your guests can pop the balloons to ignite a confetti explosion! Or if you are hosting a Mardi Gras party it’s the perfect showstopper.
Supplies
Scissors
Less than 1/4 cup of foil confetti for each balloon
Decorative paper Clear tape
Balloons
Pencil
Ribbon
Rubber band
Helium
White glue
Instructions
Decorative tape
Instructions 1. To make the stem, cut a straw to measure 6 inches long. Cut a 2-inch-wide strip of vellum to the same length, and cut double-sided sheet adhesive to the same size. Apply adhesive to vellum, but do not
Prior to inflating, put some foil confetti inside each balloon. For the balloons to float, you have to use less than a 1/4 cup of confetti inside each one. However, if you use more than 1/4 cup of confetti, you can set the balloons upside-down on a flat surface, and they will stand up and still look very festive.
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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.
2nd Rainbows (girls aged 5-7): (Term time only). 5.30 - 6.30pm. www.girlguiding.org.uk.
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.
Brecon Chamber of Trade Meeting: (First Monday of the month). 6pm. The Castle Hotel, Brecon. Contact Sarah Lewis, email: chamberoftradebrecon@ gmail.com.
Charity Cash Bingo: 7.30pm. The Gremlin Hotel, Brecon. 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.
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What’s on: during the week 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. 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.
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 ar ts & multimedia theatre. Ages 7+. Contact 07846 446268. South Powys Community Football Hub – Football for Girls (Term time only): 4.30 - 5.15pm Caterpillars (new to football.) 5.15 - 6pm Butterflies (have played before or are confident.) Brecon High School Sports Hall. For girls aged from 5 -11 years. Each session £2. Contact Tony, e-mail southpowyscommunityhub@ gmail.com or 07854 012841. Brecon Library Book Club: (2nd Tuesday of the month) 5 - 6.30pm. Brecon Library. Call the Library to check what we’re reading this month! Visitors welcome. Contact 01874 623346. 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: 6pm. 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.
South Powys Community Football Hub - Boy and Girls Action on Hearing Loss: 2 Goal Keeping Sessions (Term - 4pm. Brecon Library. We time only): 6 – 7pm for Junior provide support to hearing aid school age. 7 – 8pm for High Shukokan Karate: 7.15 – 8pm users, enabling people to make school age. Brecon High School beginners, 8 – 9pm intermediates, the most of their hearing aid Sports Hall. Contact Tony, e-mail 9 – 10pm seniors & adults. and manage their hearing loss southpowyscommunityhub@ Brecon Leisure Centre. Contact Please Local or Beacon responding adverts gmail.com 07854when 012841. PaultoJones 01874 623677. effectively. Just come alongmention to our the - 43 -
What’s on: during the week Table Tennis Social Club: 7.30pm. Trallong Church Hall. Beginners, enthusiasts & veterans welcome. Contact Trevor Lee 01874 638995.
Brecon Social Group for Carers, Elderly & the Disabled: 1 – 2.45pm. Kensington Baptist Church Hall, Brecon. Entry £3pp. Contact Rebecca 07973 407273.
The Regimental Association of the Royal Welsh: (First Tuesday of the month). 7.30pm. Brecon RAFA Club, Concorde House, 101 The Struet, Brecon.
Visual Impairment Breconshire: (Every 2nd & 4th Weds in the month) 1.30 – 3.30pm. Watton Presbyterian Schoolroom. Contact 01874 624949.
The Royal British Legion: (Second Tuesday of the month). 8pm. Brecon RAFA Club, Concorde House, 101 The Struet, Brecon. Brecon Basketball Club: 8 – 9pm. Brecon Leisure Centre. Contact Roger Norris 01874 623677. WEDNESDAY 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.
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 Well-Being Centre, St Mary’s Street, Brecon. Contact 01874 625358. Slimming World: Glangrwyney Village
6pm. 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. See advert on page 2. 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 term starts 4th January - rehearsing Mozart’s Requiem. Come and join us – no auditions! Contact 01874 658332 or visit www.breconsingers.com.
What’s on: during the week 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. 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. Slimming World: 5pm & 7pm. St David’s Hall, Bailihelig Rd, Llanfaes, Brecon. Contact Shelley 01874 622846 / 07980 259638. Brownies: 5.30 – 7pm. Age 7 to 10. www.girlguiding.org.uk/ brownies.
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 – 7.30pm. The Well-Being Centre, 1st Floor, Old Post Office, St Mary’s Street, Brecon. Contact 01874 625358. Brecon Youth Club: (Term time) 6.30 – 9pm Tuesday & Friday. Brecon Youth Centre, Cradoc Road. Age Group: 11-25. Contact 01874 622658. Short Mat Bowls: 7pm. Trallong Hall. Come & join a small, friendly group playing Short Mat Bowls on an informal basis. Contact 01874 636125. 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. Brecon Bouncers: 4.15 – 5.45pm. Brecon Leisure Centre. Trampoline activities. Contact 01874 623677. South Powys Community Football Hub – Football for Girls: (Term time only). 4.30 - 5.15pm Caterpillars (new to football.) 5.15 - 6pm Butterflies (have played before or are confident.) Gwernyfed High School Sport’s Hall. For girls aged from 5 -11 years. Each session £2. Contact Tony on 07854 012841. 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.
What’s on: during the week / month Rob’s No Worries Yoga – “Stretch & Release”: 10 – 11.30am. £7 or £35 for a 6 week course. The Well-Being Centre, St Mary’s Street, Brecon. Contact 01874 625358. The Breconshire Local & Family History Society Drop In: (Every 3rd Saturday in the month) 11am – 12noon. Brecon Library. Visit the library for help with any family or local history enquiries! Rob’s No Worries Yoga – “Kid’s Yoga”: 12noon - 1pm. The WellBeing Centre, 1st Floor, Old Post Office, St Mary’s Street, Brecon. Contact 01874 625358. DURING THE MONTH Now - Monday 2nd January Jermin Productions present: “Dick Whittington”: Check dates and times online at www.brycheiniog.co.uk: Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon. Tickets £14, concessions £12, family ticket £45. Contact 01874 611622. Monday 2nd January Brecknock Wildlife Trust – The Botany Group will be taking part in a national New Year Plant Hunt: Ystradgynlais. This is open to all – you don’t have to be a flower expert. E-mail: hunt@cial.org.uk. Visit www. brecknockwildlifetrust.org.uk. See article on page 13. Tuesday 3rd January “Nantgarw Porcelain”Brecknock Decorative & Fine Arts Society: 2.30pm. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon. Local speakers Ieuan and Gwyneth Evans are exper ts on Welsh pottery and have an extensive collection, samples of which
they will bring to illustrate their talk. Annual Membership of Society £40 (July 2016 – June 2017). Visitors welcome. £7.50 per lecture, on the door or in advance from Theatr Brycheiniog. Visit www. brecknockdfas.wordpress.com. Wednesday 4th January Brecon Outdoor Group – Wildlife Walk and Nut Hunt: 12.30pm. Visit www. breconoutdoorgroup.com. Email: phill@brecknockwildlifetr ust. ork.uk or contact Pauline 01874 625708. Saturday 7th January Brecon Outdoor Group Irish Folk 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.
Tuesday 10th January Brecknock Wildlife Trust – Learn about Hedge-laying: Abergwesyn. Contact Phil 01874 625708. Visit www.brecknockwildlifetrust.org. uk. See article on page 13. Brecon Jazz Club presents – ‘Township Jazz’: 8 – 10.30pm. Muse Arts Centre, Glamorgan Street, Brecon. Admission £8 members, £10 public. Quartet led by Philip Clouts. Contact: info@breconjazzclub.org. Wednesday 11th January Brecon Outdoor Group - Meal: 6pm. The Honey Cafe, Bronllys. Visit www.breconoutdoorgroup. com. Contact Sarah 01874 711632. Trallong and Penpont WI Annual Dinner: Cradoc Golf Club. See article on page 10.
Sunday 8th January
Friday 13th January
Brecon Outdoor Group – 3 mile circular walk: 10.30am – 12.30pm. 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.
Brecknock Wildlife Trust – Wildfowl & Wetland Trust Wetland Visit: Llanelli. Contact Anna Guzzo 01639 844273. Visit www.brecknockwildlifetrust.org. uk. See article on page 13.
Monday 9th January Brecon Film Society presents: “Sing Street”: (12a). 7.15 for 7.30pm. Coliseum Cinema, Brecon. 1980s Dublin seen through the eyes of a 14-yearold Conor. With the aim of winning the heart of beautiful Raphina, he invites her to star in his band’s music videos. There’s only one problem: he’s not part of a band...yet. Sing Street shows us a world where music has the power to take us away from everyday life and transform us. £6 admission. Contact Judith Fitton 01874 623166.
Saturday 14th January Brecon Outdoor Group – Winter Birdwatch with Andy King and Keith Noble: 9.30am – 12noon. Ty Mawr Farm, Llangasty (SO124260). £5 with soup and roll. Visit www. b r e c o n o u t d o o r g r o u p. c o m . Please book. Contact Alan 01874 611628 or Steph Coates 01874 625708. Brecon Farmers Market: 9.30am – 2pm. Brecon Market Hall. Contact 07926 196714. Visit www.brecknockfarmersmarket. co.uk. See advert on page 20.
What’s on: during the month / next month Brecknock Wildlife Trust – Winter Birdwatch Event: Booking essential. Contact Steph 01874 625708. Visit www. brecknockwildlifetrust.org.uk. See article on page 13. Tuesday 17th January Brecon Outdoor Group – Cinema: (TBA). Visit www. b r e c o n o u t d o o r g r o u p. c o m . Contact Pat 01874 624501. Wednesday 18th January Brecon Outdoor Group – Guitar and possible keyboard music with Paul: 7 – 9pm. Ty Croeso, Brecon. Visit www. b r e c o n o u t d o o r g r o u p. c o m . Contact Andy 07960 107690. Saturday 21st January Christ College Brecon – Taster Morning: 9.30am. Christ College, Brecon. Contact the Admissions Registrar, Margaret Stephens 01874 615440. See advert on back cover. Monday 23rd January The Talybont-on-Usk Food Assembly Launch: 5 – 7pm. Henderson Hall, Talybont. Contact Ceri and Jon by email: tboufoodassembly@gmail.com. See article on page 19. Tuesday 24th January
Saturday 28th January Brecon Outdoor Group – Very popular Llanfrynach quiet lane and canal walk at a relaxed leisurely pace ending with tea or coffee at Rachel’s: 2 - 4pm. Visit www.breconoutdoorgroup.com. Contact Pat 01874 624501. Live Music with Local Band – ‘99% Chimp’: The Kestrel Inn, Brecon Road, Nr Crickhowell, NP8 1SB.Visit www.thekestrelinn. com. Contact 01874 731044. See advert on page 48. Tuesday 31st January Brecknock Wildlife Trust – Learn about Coppicing: Pwll yr Wrach near Talgarth. Contact Phil 01874 625708. Visit www. brecknockwildlifetrust.org.uk. See article on page 13. Monday 6th February Brecon Film Society presents: “The Library Suicides (Y Llyfrgell)”: (15). 7.15 for 7.30pm. Coliseum Cinema, Brecon. At a national library in Wales, a dead author and her demons may be behind some mysterious occurrences affecting the library’s staff. £6 admission. Contact Judith Fitton 01874 623166. Tuesday 7th February
ages and nationalities. Annual Membership of Society £40 (July 2016 – June 2017). Visitors welcome. £7.50 per lecture, on the door or in advance from Theatr Brycheiniog. Visit www. brecknockdfas.wordpress.com. Saturday 18th February Sunday 19th February Crickhowell Guild of Weavers, Spinners & Dyers – Basic Skills Course in 4 Shaft Weaving (Course Tutor: Liz Davies): 10am – 4pm. The Arts Alive Centre, Crickhowell. This is the first two days of an eight day course. The remaining days are on 6 consecutive Thursdays from 23rd February to 30th March. Limited places, so early booking essential. Gift vouchers available. £200pp including materials and loan of equipment. Contact Sarah Roberts by email: ciderbarnsarah@hotmail.co.uk or Carey Godwin 01981 240416. Monday 20th February Brecon Film Society presents: “People on Sunday”: 7.15 for 7.30pm. Coliseum Cinema, Brecon. £6 admission. Contact Judith Fitton 01874 623166.
“Austen’s Arcadia”- Brecknock Decorative & Fine Arts Society: 2.30pm. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon. Talk given by Jane Tapley. 2017 sees the 200th anniversary If you have a local class or of the early death of Jane Austen. event, please email She only wrote six novels and yet Friday 27th January events@cariadslocal.co.uk. is one of the most famous and Non-profit or community Burn’s Night Dinner: The Kestrel popular of English novelists. This clubs/organisations will be Inn, Brecon Road, Nr. Crickhowell, talk looks at who she was and NP8 1SB.Visit www.thekestrelinn. how she discovered and achieved included for free. com. Contact 01874 731044. See her remarkable talent, which still Businesses will be asked to Local Beacon when responding to adverts pay a small charge. advert on page 48.Please mention the resonates with readers of all Brecon Outdoor Group - Meal: 6pm. The Three Horseshoes, Groessford. 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.
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