The community magazine for Brecon and surrounding villages
March 2017 • Issue 91
Ship Shape
Celebrating 37 Years
10 members of a young and enthusiastic team Covering all aspects of hairdressing
Thank you for all of your support over the years
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The community magazine encouraging local residents to use what’s on their doorstep
For the town of Brecon and the surrounding villages
March issue. This month is the deadline for our annual photography c o m p e t i t i o n . We ’ ve received some superb entries, but without sounding greedy - we want more!
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Twelve of the best images will appear in our annual Local Landscapes Calendar, we want to represent the Brecon Beacons National Park the best we can. To do that we need keen photographers to send us
Email: lisamarie@localbeacon.co.uk
their images. Raid your archives. Get out with your camera this month. See page 39 for more details
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and how to enter. Good luck. Last month we introduced a new feature, the
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companionship page for the 50+. When we went to CariAds Local Ltd. can not be held responsible for any inaccuracies in advertisements or articles nor for any consequences arising from this. Opinions expressed by contributors or advertisers are not necessarily those of the publisher. All artwork used in this publication must not be published in any other media without permission from CariAds Local Ltd.
print I was a tad nervous. What if it was a huge flop and no one wrote in? As always mum was there to reassure me “you won’t know unless you try”. Such a simple saying and oh so true. As luck would have it people wrote to us. Proof that we are offering something new and needed for our readers. Make
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local landscapes photography competition
2017 a social year, a year to get out and meet new people with similar interests. See pages 12 & 13. Spoil your mothers this March, we’ve got some dining and gift ideas, so there really are no excuses. Thank you to my own mum for always being there. Enjoy,
Are you a keen photographer who has a passion for our local surroundings?
Then this competition is right for you . . . turn to page 39 for more details
Competition: (Winner of February Competition: Mr P.J. Davies, Groesfford)
Lisa Marie Badham x (Photo: Badham family enjoying Shanghai)
For the chance to win one of our 2017 Local Landscape Calendars, please complete the word search on page 25 and send to us by 16th March 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. Some of the many topics included in Wye Local, March issue: • Restaurant Review: The Swan at Hay • Hay Chamber Music Festival • 1,000 Footsteps Menu at Talgarth Mill ... 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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News from Chris Davies -Your local MP
I am over the moon that the Brecon Jazz festival will be going ahead once again this summer. A report conducted by Independent music consultant Nod Knowles, which was commissioned by Brecon Town Council, came to the conclusion that the festival had “reached the end of its life�. Many options have been discussed to rescue the Brecon Jazz Festival which has seen a demise in recent years. The Brecon Jazz festival is a much loved and well known event, not just in Brecon and Radnorshire, but across the UK. I am very pleased the Jazz will go ahead this year because it is a vital source of income for many businesses in Brecon; many of whom rely on the festival to see them through quieter periods of the year. The festival is looking to make changes and I believe it must do so to survive. In the past few years the Brecon Fringe Festival has become a popular event and if this were to properly combine with the Jazz Festival it could help guarantee the festival’s future. I believe there is huge scope for an expansion in the cultural element of the festival, it would be great to see speakers from across the globe attending and many more businesses having stalls around town throughout the weekend. We should aim to make the Jazz weekend an event open to all, with something for everyone. Attracting food, music and culture lovers from all over the world. I look forward to attending personally and enjoying the festival like atmosphere in Brecon on the Jazz weekend!
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Newss from
Kirsty Williams
Jobs and the economy are one of my top priorities for 2017. I recently had a very positive meeting with Brecon Town Council, Brecon Chamber of Trade, Cllr Sam Bennett and others to discuss how we could all help improve the prosperity of the town. People were concerned about empty business properties and the need to regenerate the high street. I am very pleased the Welsh Government has recently announced that a £10 million fund to help bring empty, underused sites and shops in town centres back into use. The money is being allocated to twelve areas of Wales, including Powys. As well as making town centres more attractive places to live this scheme will encourage investment into these areas and help support the local economy. Other issues that came up at the meeting included parking and street cleaning.
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Parking is an issue the Welsh Liberal Democrats have been campaigning on for some time. This year’s Welsh Government budget contained a commitment for a £3million scheme to allow councils to provide free parking for town centres. I hope Powys County Council (PCC) makes the most of this scheme when the money becomes available, as it could provide a real boost to local shops. Whilst street cleaning is the responsibility of Powys County Council, there is something you can do to help keep Brecon tidy. Plan Brecon meet at 10am in the Watergate car park on the first Sunday of the month. I can assure anyone who goes along that they will meet some lovely people and have a tremendous sense of achievement and community spirit when you see how clean the pavements, paths and riverbanks are after a couple of hours work. I am always interested to hear local resident’s views on how we could improve our town centres, if you have any thoughts, please get in touch so I can feed your ideas into future meetings.You can email me at Kirsty.williams@assembly.wales, or call my office on 01874 625 739.
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A great way to be introduced to yoga... Olivia Crooks will be giving three yoga workshops in Brecon this spring.
Participating in these is a great way to be introduced to yoga or to gain a broader understanding of your yoga experience. Yoga is a practice for anyone who is interested. Each and everybody is endowed with an extraordinary intelligence and Olivia’s approach to yoga is the practice of uncovering
the depths and power of that intelligence. She teaches yoga as a meditation in movement that invites you to discover a deep intimacy with body and mind. Olivia’s yoga practice has spanned 20 years, during which time she has received a diploma in yoga and completed a 10 year, full-time apprenticeship with one of the world’s great yoga masters. She has since continued to teach workshops and intensive modules all over Europe whilst working at Windfire Yoga Retreats in Tuscany each summer where she co-teaches courses for yoga teachers. www.intimatebeing.com / info@intimatebeing.com 07891 267227
An Introduction to Yoga
Three yoga workshops in Brecon this Spring, with international yoga teacher Olivia Crooks www.intimatebeing.com Welcoming those who have never tried yoga as well as supporting those who have a regular practice.
Dates and Times: March 11th, 9am - 12noon. Yoga: The Foundation April 8th, 9am - 12noon. Yoga: The Practice of Sensitivity May 6th, 9am - 12noon. Yoga: Intimacy with Wholeness (you are welcome to join any one or all three)
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THE DAFFODIL (NARCISSUS) “Daffodils, that come before the swallow dares and take the winds of March with Beauty” Shakespeare. Is there anything better for Spring than the cheerful blooms of the Daffodil working their magic in so many parts of the garden? Easy to grow and flowering year after year Daffodils come in all sizes, several colours and different varieties, flowering over a long period from January to April. Dwarf varieties such as the multi-headed ‘Tete a Tete’ work really well in pots, baskets, in a rockery or under trees and shrubs. Larger varieties make a bold statement in beds and borders. Daffodils will grow in most soils and thrive best in sun or shade. If you missed out on planting your bulbs last autumn your local garden centre will have pot grown plants for planting out now. They should be allowed to die down naturally and fed as the flowers finish so they build up energy for flowering the following year. So transform your garden with a much needed fanfare of colour in the early part of the gardening season and don’t forget that Daffodils also work brilliantly with other spring bulbs, Primroses, Wood Anemones and flowering shrubs such as Forsythia. Article supplied by The Old Railway Line Garden Centre. Three Cocks
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Good for body, mind and spirit
The Giddy
Heike has been an enthusiast for Circle Dancing for many years, teaching and leading groups at conferences, special events, in cathedrals or churches, or at regular weekly meetings in community halls, inspiring many people from varied backgrounds, beginners or more experienced in dancing alike, sowing joy, enthusiasm, confidence and hope.
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All over Britain, Circle Dance groups meet and enjoy a lot of fun and therapy. There is a group in Brecon, meeting fortnightly now in the Muse: go and join the circle, and enjoy this ”three in one” experience which is so good for body, mind and spirit.
The next Circle Dancing in Brecon takes place in the Muse, Glamorgan Street, Brecon on Tuesdays: 3.45 – 5.15pm, March 14th & 28th. Want to know more? heike.podger@gmail.com 01874 622160.
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Reflexology is a non-intrusive complementary therapy based on the theory that different points (reflexes) on the feet, hands, face or ears correspond to all the different areas of the body including every system of the body, organs & glands. Reflexologists believe that by applying gentle pressure to these reflex points imbalances in the body may be detected, relieving blockages and encouraging the free flow of energy to be restored to the body. The treatment induces a deep state of relaxation relieving tension & helping to alleviate physical & mental stress: circulation can be assisted and elimination improved. Reflexology is a holistic therapy, treating the whole of the person and not just the symptoms of illness and dis-ease. The benefits of Reflexology can be enjoyed by anyone of any age. “The only way to know if Reflexology will help you is to try it” Improved well-being is much more than simply the absence of illness; it also includes an improved frame of mind, better relationships with those around you and increased happiness.
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Companionship for the 50+ Are you widowed, divorced or single and feel it’s the right time to meet someone special? You may be feeling a bit lonely, a bit tired of your own company and want to connect with other local people with similar interests or hobbies to yourself. We at Cariads Local Ltd will help if we can.
Anonymous lonely hearts
listings We will then allocate each person a unique box number and anyone wishing to reply to the advert sends or delivers their reply to our address in an envelope bearing that unique box number. One of our team at Cariads Local Ltd will gather replies and forward to the advertiser.
(Why have we focused on the 50+? We want to help local people who perhaps don’t have an email address, or who feel internet dating sites or apps aren’t for them.)
Our goal is simple: to connect local, single people…and if they find love, it’s a bonus.
How it works: If you are looking for companionship or romance and would like to appear in a future issue of Wye Local and Local Beacon (covering Hay, Talgarth, Brecon and all the surrounding villages), please complete the below slip and post to us (address on page 1). Fields marked with a * will not be printed or shared. This information is just needed for us to contact you. Name*: Date of Birth*:
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Gender: Female | Marital Status: Widowed Slim, active and enjoys outdoor life. Very social with lots of friends. Looking for man, 65–73 years, active and in good health, non-smoker, for friendship and good conversation.
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Slim, 5’2” blonde, widow with grown-up family, lives in Brecon. Retired professional. Lots of interests, travelling, cooking, and meeting people.
5’7”, brown/greying hair; average; character! Intelligent, a cappella singer (folk: close harmony); lonely but loads of friends.
Would like to meet a kind man over 60 who may have lost wife or miss company, for good conversation and meals out.
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Gender: Female | Marital Status: Widowed I am a young-at-heart widow of 72 years seeking companionship. Although well-dressed, I also have many home interests like gardening and home interiors, but life has been very lonely these last four years. Would like to meet a gentleman in his seventies, a true companion who would like a nice lady on his arm, to share happiness and life together.
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Gender: Female | Marital Status: Divorced I’m 5’4”, love to walk, cook, craft, read, and enjoy visiting places of interest. I have a good sense of humour and enjoy company. I am family orientated and have a caring nature. Would like to meet a man to share my time with, who likes dogs and enjoys company. A companion to have days/nights out with, who likes conversation and has a caring nature.
72 years, recently widowed – had a holiday cottage here for 50 years, been resident for 6 years. Would like to meet a lady for friendship, lunches out, theatre, cinema etc.
Semi-retired teacher, bored with own company, tall lady. Would like to meet someone who can make me laugh, enjoy simple pleasures and who can be a companion.
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Further pain for savers to be laid bare by figures showing inflation at its highest level in almost 3 years
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The misery facing savers will be laid bare this week by figures showing inflation has raced to its highest level in almost three years. Millions of prudent savers have been penalised with poor returns on their nest eggs since the financial crisis due to record low interest rates set by the Bank of England. The average cash ISA savings rate now stands at 0.4 per cent according to recent figures. NS&I have also announced that the amount of prize money paid on their popular Premium Bonds will reduce again, from 1st May the rate will be reduced from 1.25 per cent to 1.15 per cent. That pain was eased somewhat by ultra-low levels of inflation throughout 2015 and 2016 when the cost of living was barely rising. But inflation has soared sharply in recent months, hitting 1.6 per cent in December, as a higher oil price pushes up prices at the pumps and the weak pound makes imported goods more expensive. Analysts believe figures published by the Office for National Statistics will show inflation hit 1.9 per cent in January – its highest level since June 2014. By the end of 2017 inflation is expected to hit 3 per cent.
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News from Aberhonddu Angels WI
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Brecon was brightened up this Valentine’s Day by Valentine inspired yarn bombs by the Aberhonddu Angels WI.
Visit our welcoming Café Which serves all day breakfasts, Home made Main meals, Puddings, Cakes, & freshly ground coffee Always check our specials board Over 60’s special – Every Tuesday
The two bombs were at the Rotary Club well in Bethal Square and at a tree outside Brecon High School. Members of the group spent their February meeting knitting and crocheting hearts for the bombs.
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK TAKE-AWAY AVAILABLE FREE WI-FI CONNECTION Also on site, LONDIS SHOP
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20th Anniversary! Abbeyfield Brecon celebrated the 20th Anniversary of their formation on 17th January 2017 at Abbeyfield House, Camden Road, Brecon. H.M. Lord Lieutenant of Powys was the principal guest with The Mayor of Brecon, the President of Brecon Rotary Club and the Chairman of Abbeyfield Cymru. Abbeyfield Brecon Chairman Pat Hart thanked all those who were responsible for setting up the Society and those who have supported it throughout the years, including staff, volunteers and tradespeople. The Chairman of The Abbeyfield Society, a worldwide organisation in 9 different countries, sent a message of congratulations saying, “Brecon is an example for the entire Abbeyfield movement”. There is currently a vacancy in the House for an active Senior Citizen in a self-contained en-suite flat. Enquiries to phone:- 01874 611533. E-mail:- abbeyfieldbrecon@btconnect.com.
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A new way of buying food!
A new way of buying food has launched in Talybont on Usk, bringing together food-loving members from the area and surrounding villages to buy fresh local food directly from local farmers and producers, in a weekly community food hub. Every weekTalybont on Usk Food Assembly customers can order quality food online from a varied and ever evolving catalogue of local products that changes with the seasons, before picking up their order, once a week on Mondays, at Henderson Hall. All the food comes from less than 28 miles away, and most producers are within a 15 mile radius of the village. 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 local communities of Talybont on Usk, Brecon and the surrounding villages, as for every £1 spent through Talybont on Usk Food Assembly, 90p stays in the local economy. It also ensures your money reaches the right people; food producers keep over 80% of sales for every product sold, compared to just 15%-25% on average through supermarkets, so the more you buy from the Food Assembly, the more the producers take home. Importantly, there is also less food waste as all the food is ordered in advance, producers know exactly what to bring to each collection, and as the food is mostly fresh and picked/baked/made to order, it promotes a healthier way of eating too. It offers easy access to fresh, quality produce through a convenient user friendly online system and direct contact with the people who produce your food at the weekly collections. Whether from your iPhone app or laptop, weekly shoppers can choose from unique local products from a fantastic pool of producers featuring: organically grown heirloom vegetables, orchard fruits, edible flowers and home-made preserves, ketchups and cordials from The Kitchen Garden at Ty Mawr, Llangasty; quality meat, poultry, pork pies and Welsh honey from East’s of Brecon, Heol Draw Home Farm; small batch roasted coffee and a delicious espresso martini chocolate bar from Black Mountain Roast, Hay on Wye; fresh and earthy organic vegetables, fruit and herbs from
Primrose Organic Farm, Velindre; incredible bakedto-order breads and giant tea-cakes from Caroline’s Real Bread at the Old Vicarage Bakery, Merthyr Cynog; fresh whole and filleted fish from The Fish Shack at Vin Sullivan Foods, Blaenavon, who also supply a selection of local Welsh and Neal’s Yard Creamery cheeses; and hand-made fresh pasta featuring locally grown and sourced fillings from Nonna Caterina Fresh Pasta, Glasbury.With more producers being approached and added soon to grow the range of products available. Talybont on Usk Food Assembly is organised and hosted by Ceri and Jon Elms, who live in the village, and are passionate about improving access to local food, and about food in general. “The Talybont on Usk Food Assembly launched on Monday 23rd January 2017 at Henderson Hall with plenty of delicious food samples, our complimentary homemade cakes, tea, coffee, music and neighbours coming together in a friendly community space to shop local, and enthusiastically find out more about the amazing local produce that is grown, made, reared and baked all around us. We had a hugely positive response and the evening was filled with people sharing food stories and experiences which was just as we had hoped! We have over 145 members already and our online catalogue opens every Tuesday where you can browse and buy and then collect your order from our weekly collection event every Monday from 5-7pm at Henderson Hall. Locals can meet farmers, foodmakers and their neighbours, collect their freshly baked, made, picked or packed produce, and there will be regular tastings and food events coming soon. To become a member and be able to shop online, please sign up here (its free and easy with no obligations to buy): https://foodassembly.com/en/assemblies/9057 And if you are a local producer interested in bringing your produce to our Assembly, we would love to hear from you so please contact us at tboufoodassembly@gmail.com”.
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Hay Chamber Music Festival On Friday at St Mary’s Church the Fitzwilliam String Quartet, the Festival’s resident quartet, made up of violinists Lucy Russell and Marcus Barcham Stevens, viola player Alan George and cellist Sally Pendlebury, perform alongside the Dragonfly Trio of Moray Welsh, Marcia Crayford and Susie Mészáros. They have chosen a programme of Bruckner, Brahms and Schubert followed by a post-concert discussion with the musicians.
Hay Chamber Music Festival, now in its third year, brings a weekend of world class music-making to some of Hay-on-Wye’s favourite venues, Richard Booth’s Bookshop on Lion Street and St Mary’s Church, between Friday 24 March and Sunday 26 March 2017.
On Saturday evening, there is a pre-concert supper (booking essential) and concert at Richard Booth’s Bookshop with the Fitzwilliam Quartet playing Bach, Alan Mills, Glazunov and Schubert. On Sunday afternoon, the Fitzwilliam Quartet and Sinfonia Cymru perform Mozart’s Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, Symphony No 29 and Haydn’s famous Farewell Symphony No 45 at St Mary’s Church. Tickets are available online: www.boothbooks.co.uk, or by phoning 01497 820 322 / 01497 822 010.
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Will YOU be a Litter Hero? Local community group PLAN Brecon are backing a UK campaign to get people out and about cleaning up their local communities during March 2017. As part of its support for the country’s biggestever community clear up PLAN Brecon are seeking volunteers to take part in an organised litter-pick around Brecon on Sunday 5th March. (Meeting at Watergate Car Park in Brecon at 10am). John Powell from PLAN Brecon said, “The Great British Spring Clean is about everyone working together to clean up the litter that blights our landscape and communities, and we’re delighted to be taking part and bringing people together to tackle an issue that many local people care passionately about to ‘Keep Brecon Tidy’.” All equipment will be provided on the day, and local Litter Hero “SuperPooperScooperMan” will be joining in to help clear up the streets. PLAN Brecon meet regularly to help remove litter around Brecon town, riverbanks and paths. Litter
looks unsightly, and can be dangerous to animals and children. So, why not go and give a small amount of time? Just two hours can help to keep our lovely town looking tidy! It’s a great way to enjoy fresh air, observe local nature, by doing great work that benefits the local community which impresses the many visitors coming to beautiful Brecon, and a wonderful way in which to show our pride in the local area. Why not go along and join them? They have the kit, just bring yourself, friends and family. Volunteers are always needed. Go along to join them on a social stroll around beautiful Brecon and help keep your town tidy. Follow PLAN Brecon on Facebook (facebook.com/ PLANBrecon), Twitter (twitter.com/PLANBrecon), or look out for posters around Brecon for further updates... Visit the main campaign websites at: www.greatbritishspringclean.org.uk www.keepwalestidy.cymru/spring-clean-cymru
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Brecknock Sinfonia’s spring concert has at its centre one of the most passionate symphonies ever written, Tchaikovsky’s Sixth, often known by the name bestowed on it by the composer’s brother, the ‘Pathétique’. Written in his last year of life, the symphony was very much a personal statement of Tchaikovsky’s own emotional state of heightened feelings and frustrations. Sweeping romantic melodies and rich orchestral colours fill the work, and the expanded ranks of Brecknock Sinfonia will offer a memorable musical experience. Brahms is often seen as the opposite of Tchaikovsky but his Hungarian Dances show a lighter side to his music. Folk melodies are given a deft orchestral touch but keep their swing and verve. The original Engelbert Humperdinck was a German composer remembered for his opera ‘Hansel and Gretel’. Intended for children, it has appealing tunes but also catches the menace of the gloomy forest and these are all present in the overture.To complete the programme Brecknock Sinfonia plays a gently beautiful English miniature, Gerald Finzi’s ‘Romance’.
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Jokes of the month by father & son (Colan & James Badham) Q: Can a kangaroo jump higher than the Empire State Building? A: Of course. The Empire State Building can’t jump. Instead of “the John,” I call my toilet “the Jim.” That way it sounds better when I say I go to the Jim first thing every morning. My friend thinks he is smart. He told me an onion is the only food that makes you cry, so I threw a coconut at his face.
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Back for it’s 6th Year this March! Brecon Women’s Festival is now a hugely popular Spring highlight celebrating the creativity, talents and achievements of women in and around Brecon. Created in 2012 to mark International Women’s Day on Wednesday 8th March the Festival boasts ten days of events starting on Thursday 2nd March at 7pm with ‘Small & Sundry’ an exhibition of small works by Sculptor Antonia Spowers at The Hours Cafe & Bookshop on Ship Street.The exhibition runs all month.
Art remains a focus throughout the Festival with the official festival launch taking place at the Andrew Lamont Gallery at Theatr Brycheiniog on Friday 3rd March at 6pm with the opening of this year’s Women’s Festival Art Exhibition curated by artists Karin Mear and Hilda Benham. The exhibition has become a favourite in the arts calendar and will this year feature new works by over 30 Brecon-based Women Artists; among them Tessa Waite, Pip Woolf, Velvet Cole, Sue Hiley-Harris and Sophie Erin Cooper as well as Karin and Hilda themselves.The exhibition will be at TB until March 29th. There will be ‘Knit & Natter’ at the Library on Ship Street, Mask-making at The Muse on Glamorgan Street and participants can also look forward to talks, workshops, music and film and of course the annual Women’s Festival Artisan Craft Market organised by Emma Bevan on Saturday 4th March with a whole array of stalls selling art, handmade crafts and goods, recipes, plants and much more along with pop-up music and storytelling. The Hours are especially thrilled to welcome back Poet Ruth Bidgood for a special event at 3pm on Friday 10th March where she will be reading from her latest collection ‘Land Music’. Brecon Women’s Festival is free and open to everyone (including men!). They do look forward to seeing you this Spring in Brecon... For further information contact The Hours on thehours@btinternet.com or 01874 622800. The listings can be found on www.breconwomensfestival. co.uk and programmes will be available at festival venues.
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Brecon & Radnor Beekeepers recently enjoyed a presentation by association member Shane Jones, who’s won many first prizes for honey, including at the National Honey Show. This success is due to a lot of skill and hard work from Shane, as well as his bees. It does also indicate how good the local Welsh honeys can be. If you’re not already enjoying the wide variety of beautiful honeys produced locally, you’re missing out! And if you’re thinking of learning the craft of
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Buying and Selling Property Once you have agreed a sale or purchase with the Agents you then need a Conveyancer to transfer the legal ownership of the property. On any sale and/or a purchase of a property there will be a number of people we will need to deal with to get information, documents or permissions to and from. A chain is created when there is more than one buyer and one seller involved - e.g. you are selling to someone who in turn is selling to someone else. You may also, at the same time, be buying a property from someone who is also buying and selling to someone else. A chain, especially a long chain of transactions, can make things a little slower because everyone in the chain has got to get their own transaction ready, and they all have to wait for each other to come up to speed. Finally when everyone is ready, the act of agreeing a date to complete and actually move house, can be a little fraught with the various people up and down the chain all having to agree the same date to complete whilst each having their own preferred dates or agendas that they want to follow; but a date has to be set (and usually is) that can please, or at least be agreed upon, by everyone. It only takes one of the people in the link of the chain to be inefficient, disorganised, or unhelpful and this can delay a whole transaction. Each link in a chain of transactions are also dealing with lots of other people. We have had transactions that have completed in less than a week, and also ones that have taken a lot longer. If there are no hold ups and everything is straight forward, the process can take as little as 3 – 4 weeks. However, most transactions realistically take approximately 6 – 8 weeks
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In a circle of 20 chairs, set out for an AA meeting Caitlin, the wife of poet Dylan Thomas, makes a determined effort to deal with her tempestuous past. The audience become part of the action as they sit with Caitlin in the circle as she revisits her life with Dylan.
It’s an act presenting the hilarious John Godber comedy ‘Perfect Pitch’. The play focusses on the relationships of two very different couples as they embark on a caravanning holiday at a seaside campsite in Wales.
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show features a menagerie of 75 lovable puppets, faithfully adapting four of Eric Carle’s stories; The Artist Who Painted a Blue Horse, Mister Seahorse, The Very Lonely Firefly and of course The Very Hungry Caterpillar.
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Protecting wildlife for the future
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Other places to find it include Lockwood Island on the north coast of Greenland (the most northerly plant locality in the world) and at a record 4505 metres height in the Swiss Alps. So, cold as the Beacons can be, here it basks in relative warmth compared to some of its relatives. It is one of the species that South Wales could eventually lose to global warming but meanwhile it is good to know that cultivated forms of this flower are available for that cold corner of the garden.
Saxifraga Oppositifolia This attractive flower can be glimpsed in March if you know where to look but it tends to favour the most inaccessible places on the Beacons such as the north face of Pen y Fan or Cribyn. It is a remarkable plant that may well be the most coldtolerant flowering vascular plant.
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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.
Brecon Rotary Club: 7.30pm. The Castle Hotel, Brecon. New members welcome. Contact 01874 636390.
Brecon Chamber of Trade Meeting: (First Monday of the month). 6pm. The Castle Hotel, Brecon. Contact Sarah Lewis, email: chamberoftradebrecon@gmail.com.
Crafty Ladies: (Every third Monday in the month). 7.30pm. Llyswen & Boughrood Community Hall. We do something different each month so if you would like to join in the fun, contact Carol by e-mail: carolbrown42@hotmail.com.
Brownies: 6 – 7.30pm. Age 7 to 10. www.girlguiding.org.uk/brownies. Brecon Athletics Club: 6 – 8pm. Brecon Leisure Centre. Contact Kath Crane 01874 623677. Take pART – Veronica Gibson teaches painting: 6 – 8pm. Unit 28 Ffrwdgrech Industrial Estate, Brecon. Contact 01874 610643 / 610825.
Brecon Bellringers: 7.30 - 9pm. Brecon Cathedral (1st & 3rd), St Mary’s Church (2nd & 4th). All welcome. Contact Paul Johnson 01874 658670.
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.
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
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What’s on: during the week you don’t need to be able to read music. Contact 01873 832795. Cheeky Cherubs Playgroup: 10am – 12noon. Bishop Bevan Hall, Brecon. Join us for a cuppa and a natter whilst the kids play! £2 per child, 50p for each additional child. Snacks and tea & coffee included in the price. 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.We provide support to hearing aid users, enabling people to make the most of their hearing aid and manage their hearing loss effectively. Just come along to our free walk-in hearing aid support Please mention session. Contact 01874 623346.
DAI y Bannau: 4pm. Theatre Brycheiniog, Brecon. A Multimedia Theatre group that aims to develop & enhance the skills of young people in relation to performing arts & multimedia theatre. Ages 7+. Contact 07846 446268. South Powys Community Football Hub – Football for Girls (Term time only): 4.30 - 5.15pm Caterpillars (new to football.) 5.15 - 6pm Butterflies (have played before or are confident.) Brecon High School Sports Hall. For girls aged from 5 -11 years. Each session £2. Contact Tony, e-mail southpowysfootballhub@ gmail.com or 07854 012841. Brecon Library Book Club: (2nd Tuesday of the month) 5 - 6.30pm. Brecon Library. Call the Library to check what we’re reading this month! Visitors welcome. Contact 01874 623346. Silent Sitting Meditation: 5.30 6.30pm. The Muse, Glamorgan Street, Brecon. Simple practice, instruction will be given if needed. Contact Ruth 07747 088842. Brecon Tennis Club: 5.30 – 7.30pm at Brecon Leisure Centre. Free to members, £2 to nonmembers. All levels welcome. Contact Bryan 07817 002318. Brownies: 5.45 – 7.15pm. Age 7 to 10. www.girlguiding.org.uk/brownies. South Powys Community Football Hub - Boy and Girls Goal Keeping Sessions (Term time only): 6 – 7pm for Junior school age. 7 – 8pm for High school age. Brecon High School Sports Hall. Contact Tony, e-mail southpowysfootballhub@ gmail.com or 07854 012841.
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. 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.
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What’s on: during the week 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. Brecon Social Group for Carers, Elderly & the Disabled: 1 – 2.45pm. Kensington Baptist Church Hall, Brecon. Entry £3pp. Contact Rebecca 07973 407273. Visual Impairment Breconshire: (Every 2nd & 4th Weds in the month) 1.30 – 3.30pm. Watton Presbyterian Schoolroom. Contact 01874 624949. The Mothers Union: (1st Weds in the month) 2pm. The Diocesan Centre, Cathedral Close, Brecon Although called a “Mothers Union”
you do not have to be a mother to join; single, married or divorced, all are welcome. Contact 01874 636390. Beacons Netball Club: 4 – 5.30pm years 7, 8 & 9. 5.30 – 7pm. Yr 10 & older. Brecon Leisure Centre. £3 on the night or reduced fee for the term. 1st training session free. Contact 01597 840420. Brecon 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.
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. We are now rehearsing Mozart’s Requiem for a performance on 6th May at St David’s, Llanfaes. Come and join us – no auditions! Contact 01874 658332 or visit www.breconsingers.com. 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.
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.
Crickhowell Guild of Weavers, Spinners & Dyers: 10am – 3pm. Artsalive, Crickhowell NP8 1DG. A vibrant Guild, promoting crafts and offering beginners weaving and spinning courses. Visit: www. crickhowellguildwsd.wordpress.com. Contact godwincarey@gmail.com.
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.
Brecon U3A: (Term time only) Morning session 10.30am. Afternoon sessions at 1.15pm & 2.30pm, each 1 hour. Studio, Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon. Coffee available from 10am. Lectures on any one of a wide variety of topics. Contact: Richard Walker 01874 712292.
What’s on: during the week Knit and Natter: 11 -12noon. Brecon Library. All ages and abilities welcome to our friendly knitting & crochet group. Contact 01874 623346.
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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.
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.
Brecon Country Market: 8.30am - 1.30pm. Brecon Market Hall. Everything we sell is home-made or home-produced.
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. Siop Siarad: 10.30am – 12noon. The White Hart, Talybont-onUsk. Practice your Welsh outside the classroom over a cup of tea or coffee. Bydd croeso cynnes Cymreig i chi. Contact Maureen Probert 01874 676204 Poetry Group: (Every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month) 11 – 12noon. Brecon Library. Join our friendly group for informal discussion of poetry and sharing of writing. Contact 01874 623346. Cathedral Lunchtime Recital: 1pm. Brecon Cathedral, Priory Hill, Brecon. Chatterbooks: Every 2nd Friday in the month): Brecon Library. Brecon Library’s book group for 7-11 year olds! Contact 01874 623346. Brecon Bouncers: 4.15 – 5.45pm. Brecon Leisure Centre. Trampoline activities. Contact 01874 623677. South Powys Community Football Hub – Football for Girls: (Term time only). 4.30 - 5.15pm
Caterpillars (new to football.) 5.15 6pm Butterflies (have played before or are confident.) Gwernyfed High School Sport’s Hall. For girls aged from 5 -11 years. Each session £2. Contact Tony on 07854 012841 / southpowysfootballhub@gmail.com. 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. 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 – “Kid’s Yoga”: 12noon - 1pm. The WellBeing Centre, 1st Floor, Old Post Office, St Mary’s Street, Brecon. Contact 01874 625358. SUNDAY Plan Brecon - Litter Picking Brecon: (First Sunday of the month). 10am – 12noon. Meet at Watergate Car Park, Brecon. Litter picking around Brecon. Join us for a social stroll and help keep Brecon beautiful. We have all the kit, just bring yourself, maybe a friend, the kids, and help us keep our town tidy! Plan Brecon - Litter Picking Llanfaes: (Third Sunday of the
What’s on: during the week / month month). 6pm. Meet at Duckham’s Yard Car Park, Llanfaes. Litter picking around Llanfaes. Join us for a social stroll and help keep Llanfaes beautiful. We have all the kit, just bring your-self, maybe a friend, the kids, and help us keep our town tidy! DURING THE MONTH Thursday 2nd March BrecknockWildlifeTrust – Exploring the Ancient Woodlands of Dyfryn Crawnon: Part of Crickhowell Walking Festival. Booking essential. Visit www.brecknockwildlifetrust.org. uk. See article on page 41. Thursday 2nd March Sunday 12th March Brecon Women’s Festival: A programme of talks, art, music, artisan market and more.Visit www. breconwomensfestival.co.uk. Contact 01874 622800. For full details of events with venues and times see article and advert on page 31. Friday 3rd March Brecknock Wildlife Trust – Working Party at Wern Plemys (Ystradgynlais): Visit www. brecknockwildlifetrust.org.uk. See article on page 41.
opera. Tickets £19, concessions £17. www.brycheiniog.co.uk. Contact 01874 611622. Grand Concert – Brecon & District Male Voice Choir and Morriston RFC Male Choir - Delyth Blainey Taylor (Soprano) & Lynne Griffin (Soprano): 7pm. Brecon Cathedral. Proceeds towards the Brecon & Radnor Urdd Eisteddford 2018. Tickets £12 from Choir members or contact Lynnette Thomas 07968 011009, Ffion Bevan 07814 032910, D.Huw Rees 01792 862839. Sunday 5th March 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! See article on page 27. Monday 6th March Brecon Film Society presents: “Warriors”: (15). 7.15 for 7.30pm. Coliseum Cinema, Brecon. £6 admission. Contact Judith Fitton 01874 623166.
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“Great Oaks” – Gardening Talk: 9.30am. The Old Railway Line Garden Centre, Three Cocks, LD3 0SG. Free - no booking required. Contact 01497 847055. See advert on page 9.
“Galle, Lalique and their Contemporary French Glassmakers”Brecknock Decorative & Fine Arts Society: 2.30pm. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon. Talk given by Diana Lloyd. 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.
Brecon Women’s Festival Artisan Market: 10am – 5pm. Brecon Market Hall. Community event - stalls, gifts, music & café. Visit www.breconwomensfestival. co.uk. Contact 01874 622800. Semele – Mid Wales Opera: 7pm. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon. Handel’s masterpiece of baroque
Friday 10th March “A Special Day @ A Special Place” – Live Music @ Talgarth Library:
6pm. Talgarth Library, New Street, Talgarth, LD3 0AH. Juulie Rousseau, singer songwriter from Montreal, Canada, and Stef Giaccone, singer songwriter from Turin, Italy combine to bring an evening of live music. The evening is helping to promote the Library System in Powys and to raise awareness of libraries closing in Powys. Free entry. Saturday 11th March An Introduction to Yoga – ‘Yoga: The Foundation’ - Workshop with International Yoga Teacher Olivia Crooks: 9am – 12noon. Subud Hall, Brecon, LD3 7HH. Price: by donation (in recognition of the differences in financial incomes). Welcoming those who have never tried yoga as well as supporting those who have a regular practice. E-mail: info@intimatebeing. com or contact 07891 267227. See advert and article on page 7. Llansantffraed Church and Friends present – “A Potpourri of Music and Words”: 7pm. Llansantffraed Church (A40 by Talybont-on-Usk turning.) Rhythm & Rhyme present an evening of traditional and original music, poetry and song from the 14th century to the present.Tickets £10 (including refreshments), or £3 students and children. Contact Mervyn Bramley 01874 665267 or Abergavenny Music 01873 853394. Monday 13th March Stained Glass Workshop - Evening Class: (1st class of a six week course). 6 – 9pm. Bishop Bevan Hall, Brecon. £70 per term. Booking essential. Contact hazelbarham@ gmail.com or 07745 972230. See advert on page 30. National Dance Company Wales present “Profundis” & “The Green House”: 7.30pm. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon. A double bill of
What’s on: during the month / next month evocative new dance. Tickets £15, concessions £13. www.brycheiniog. co.uk Contact 01874 611622. Tuesday 14th March Circle Dancing: 3.45 – 5.15pm. The Muse, Glamorgan Street, Brecon. E-mail: heike.podger@ gmail.com or contact 01874 622160. See article on page 10. Wednesday 15th March – Saturday 18th March Brecon Beacons Extreme Festival: Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon. New for 2017, Theatr Brycheiniog stages Extreme Week, four days of extreme with the emphasis on film. For more information visit www.brycheiniog. co.uk. Contact 01874 611622. Friday 17th March Charity Quiz & Curry Night: 6.30pm. The Old Railway Line Garden Centre, Three Cocks. Booking required. Contact 01497 847055. See advert on page 9. Llandovery Folk Dancing – Twmpath with live band ‘Much Ado’: Llanwrda Hall. Night Out funded.Visit www.llandoveryfolkdancing.co.uk. Sunday 19th March
Friday 24th March
Tuesday 28th March
Brecknock Wildlife Trust – Working Party at Wern Plemys (Ystradgynlais): Visit www. brecknockwildlifetrust.org.uk. See article on page 41.
Brecknock Wildlife Trust – Working Party at Coed Dyrisio: Visit www.brecknockwildlifetrust. org.uk. See article on page 41.
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Hay Chamber Music Festival: Various venues and times – See article and advert on page 26 for full details. The festival now in its third year brings a weekend of world class music-making. Tickets are available online. Visit www. boothbooks.co.uk, or contact 01497 820322 or 01497 822010. Saturday 25th March Christ College Brecon – Senior School Open Morning: 9.30am. Christ College, Brecon. Year 7 to 12. Please take this opportunity to visit us at Christ College and see for yourself everything that we can offer your child. Contact the Admissions Registrar, Margaret Stephens 01874 615440. See advert on back cover. Brecknock Sinfonia Concert: 7.30pm. Brecon Cathedral. Conductor: Michael Bell.
Plan Brecon - Litter Picking Llanfaes: 6pm. Meet at Duckham’s Yard Car Park, Llanfaes. Litter picking around Llanfaes. Join us for a social stroll and help keep Llanfaes beautiful.We have all the kit, just bring your-self, maybe a friend, the kids, and help us keep our town tidy! See article on page 27.
Humperdink: Overture to Hansel & Gretel, Ireland: Downland Suite, Brahms: Hungarian Dances Nos 2,5,6,& 7, Tchaikovsky: Symphony No.6 in B Minor Op.74. Tickets £13 (Under 16 free) available on the door. See advert and article on page 28.
Thursday 23rd March
Sunday 26th March
Champions of Magic: 7.30pm. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon. Prepare for a spectacular night of mystery that’ll keep you guessing for a long time to come. Tickets £22, concessions £20. www.brycheiniog. Please mention co.uk. Contact 01874 611622.
Circle Dancing: 3.45 – 5.15pm. The Muse, Glamorgan Street, Brecon. E-mail: heike.podger@ gmail.com or contact 01874 622160. See article on page 10. Friday 31st March Local Landscapes Photography Competition – CLOSING DATE: See advert on page 39. Brecknock Wildlife Trust – Keith Noble is giving a talk on The Galapagos Islands at Talybont-on-Usk: Visit www. brecknockwildlifetrust.org.uk. See article on page 41. Sunday 2nd April Plan Brecon - Litter Picking: 10am – 12noon. Meet at Watergate Car Park, Brecon. Litter picking around Brecon town. Join us for a social stroll and help keep Brecon beautiful. We have all the kit, just bring your-self, maybe a friend, the kids, and help us keep our town tidy! See article on page 27. Monday 3rd April Brecon Film Society presents: “I, Daniel Blake”: (15). 7.15 for 7.30pm. Coliseum Cinema, Brecon. £6 admission. Contact Judith Fitton 01874 623166.
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