The community magazine for Brecon and surrounding villages
October 2017 • Issue 98
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Hello Welcome to our October issue of the Local Beacon.
The community magazine encouraging local residents to use what’s on their doorstep
For the town of Brecon and the surrounding villages Address: Goosepool Cottage Winforton Herefordshire HR3 6EB
New advertisers Bujinkan (page 2), MB Gas (page 2), Gliffaes Hotel (page 22 & 23), Llangoed Hall (page 26) and Caffi Ama (page 28) join us this month. Please show them your support. Since my recent adventures in Shanghai, I’ve become a lover of good tea. They really do vary in taste and they each have different health benefits. So I really am chuffed to see Tea Emporium open up on Ship Street. Please take time to read the article on page 5, here’s hoping PCC read it and take note! You’ve definitely got my custom, especially with Christmas coming up - ideal presents.
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“I really appreciate the support and attention to detail with Lisa Marie and her team”
- Lynn Clausen of Raven Drama
Our ‘Focus on’ articles continue on pages 9 & 10. It really is a pleasure to showcase these amateur photographers that have contributed to our 2018 Local Landscapes Calendar. Did you know Brecon had its own Isolation Hospital? Read more on page 13. Love trees? Love walking? Turn to pages 22 & 23 to read all about Autumn Walks in the grounds of Gliffaes Hotel. Lastly, I know it’s only autumn, but it’s time to think about that all important Christmas office party or annual family gathering. We hope pages 26 - 29 will help. Lots of events planned this month and beginning of November. Enjoy, Lisa Marie Badham x (Photo: Mr B, Lisa Marie, Cariad and Otis Badham)
Competition: (Winner of September Competition: Laurence Jones, Brecon)
For the chance to win 200g pack of Award Winning traditional, sliced smoked salmon from the Black Mountains Smokery.. please complete the word search on page 41 and send to us by 16th October 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, October issue: • Review: The Honey Café, Bronllys • New in town: Charlotte of Hay • The Poetry Bookshop on the move ... 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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Get to really know... Pretty Paws Rob Broadbridge Rob was brought up and went to school in Hong Kong, then trained at Nottingham Trent University completing a Bed (Hons) degree in Design and Technology. Having started working life in Essex and then moving to Suffolk, Rob then moved to Gloucestershire in 2001 to become a Deputy Headteacher. Rob’s first Headship began in 2005. He is now in his third headship. Place of birth? Reading, England. Marital status? Married. Occupation? Headteacher at Brecon High School. Children? Twin boys, both at University (not the same one!). Pets? A cat called Fudge. What was your favourite childhood television programme? The Adventures of Tintin. Are you a collector of anything? My wife would say I collect power tools, I just think they are necessary! What do you usually think about right before falling asleep? What I need to do the next day. Most exciting thing you’ve won? One thing is for sure, if I buy a raffle ticket, it is never a winning one. Two lessons life has taught you? Your health is amazingly important, look after it. Be true to yourself. Teenage crush? Blondie. You’re given one million pounds, what do you spend it on? Making sure my family were secure for life. Which bad habits drive you crazy? People who don’t say please and thank you, people who believe litter is someone else’s problem. What book would you recommend to others? A load of hard Yakka, by Simon Hughes. Best present ever received? A painting of my children when they were young, by a professional artist. Name one thing you miss about being a kid: The excitement of doing something new without any of the responsibility. Name one thing you love about being an adult: The ability to be able to make a positive difference to a young person. What’s your favourite song of all time? I have a few, one being Doctor Doctor by UFO.
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New in Town
Tea Emporium
Name of the business? The UK Loose Leaf Tea Company Ltd. Where are you based? Tea Emporium, 13 Ship Street, Brecon LD3 9AD. Why Brecon? We live in Brecon, and would like to add a little back to the community by having our shop based here. Why did you decide to open the shop? We decided to open the shop as demand for our quality loose leaf tea increased; requiring more storage and order processing space, and we thought a shop would be as good, if not better, than a warehouse. It would also allow us to showcase some of the rarer teas available, in an easy to view and relaxed atmosphere. What are some of challenges you encountered? Finding the right premises at the right price. What do you wish you had known before you started? The amount of unnecessary red tape designed to stop your business before it starts. Is this the first business you have launched? Retail is a completely new venture for us. What type of education or experience helped you to open and run this business? A love of tea and a background in sales and marketing. I have spent 20 years as a representative for companies working both here in the UK and Europe. My love of tea, talking to people and learning something new every day keeps me going. Describe a typical day in your business: Getting in early, going through all the shelves to stock up and reposition everything, (it has to look perfect), downloading and packing all the web orders. Serving behind the counter and chatting to all our customers, (whether purchasing, browsing or just popping in to say hello). It is amazing how intersesting and diverse the knowledge of our customers is. When I say me, it’s really the both of us, my wife and myself, we love working together and do everything as a partnership. Any advice to new businesses in this area? We are new to 13 Ship Street, so hopefully local sales will grow as people know where we are and when we are open. Therefore business seems slow off the starting blocks. All we can say is, “do your research and don’t be afraid to give it a go”.
13 Ship Street, Brecon
Suppliers of the finest loose leaf teas from around the world, over 250 varieties to choose from Opening Times Saturday 10am - 5pm • Sunday 10am - 5pm www.theuklooseleafteacompany.co.uk
We hope as small independent shops open, it will bring back shoppers to Brecon. There is an old marketing saying, “without footfall (customers) you won’t survive and footfall (customers) won’t come if the shops aren’t here”, so please Powys County Council, think about this when you look at car parking fees, length of stay, business rates and the layout of Brecon. Help the small independants as well as the bigger boys, and you will reap the rewards in the future, with a vibrant, diverse and healthy Brecon, where people come and spend time and money, investing in the future of our town.
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Jack and the Beanstalk
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REVIEW
“ A delicious bite to eat before seeing a show or after a walk along the canal”
The Waterfront Pop-up Café, situated right on the canal front on the ground floor ofTheatr Brycheiniog, is providing a delicious new dining option to locals and visitors alike.
made teas and coffees, as well as soft and alcoholic drinks. We opted for an elderflower presse and a sparkling water.
The Pop-up Café’s focus is on providing a range of locally sourced produce on their menu, so people can have a delicious bite to eat before seeing a show or after a walk along the canal. They are open from 10am daily, and on show nights, food is available throughout the day, with last meals able to be ordered 45 minutes before the start of the show in order to allow plenty of time to eat. As well as hot food, there are sandwiches and baguettes along with very yummy looking cake, so you can still have a chance to eat if you’re running a bit short on time.
The menu had a nice choice of dishes, there seemed to be something for all tastes, whether you just wanted a sandwich or something heftier.There were options for vegetarians and vegans.
It was pouring down when my friend Sarah and I arrived at the Pop-up Café for our lunch, and we were very grateful to be in the dry and warm. In fine weather, it would be lovely to sit outside by the canal, but it was definitely a day for being indoors! The Pop-up Café had a good selection of freshly
The cooked meals sounded delicious so we both chose those. I had a vegetarian lasagne, which came with salad and garlic bread, and Sarah went for a chicken curry with nan bread and salad. Both meals arrived quickly, and were just what we needed to warm us up! There was plenty of flavour to both dishes, and the salad was very fresh and tasty. Prices seemed very reasonable for a good sized meal. In fact, they were such a good size, neither of us could manage to sample any of the cakes on offer! A first for us! The Pop-up Café has been a hit, so it’s being kept open until December 2017, and the new restaurant will open at the end of January 2018. Review written by Laura Williams
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Photographer name: Karl McCarthy.
photography where I purchased my first DSLR
Where do you live? I live in the small town of Tredegar.
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Taken from the 1952 Ordinance Survey Map Brecon Isolation Hospital Before the first use of antibiotics in the 1940s, simple infections could kill. Patients had to be isolated either at home or in Isolation Hospitals for the sake of the rest of the community. Brecon had its own Isolation Hospital just off Warren Road, of which nothing remains today. In 1902, Brecon Town Council discussed building an isolation hospital on the edge of the town. By that summer, there was an outbreak of Smallpox in the town and a canvas isolation hospital was temporarily erected off Warren Road. For ten years, there were no patients sent to the Isolation Hospital, until in 1913, there was an outbreak of Diphtheria and the facility was reopened. Major improvements were made to the buildings and an advert for a permanent female caretaker was posted. The site had apparently consisted of a number of buildings built from galvanised iron around a wooden structure. Conditions inside must have been primitive and grim. Providing water and sanitation to the site was also problematic. The facility probably ceased to be used in the 1930s. Further research: • “Brecon Isolation Hospital” by Michael Jones, in “Brycheiniog” 2012. • Local newspapers online at http://newspapers. library.wales/ and on microfilm at Brecon Library. www.blfhs.co.uk © Breconshire Local & Family History Society
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Brecon Baroque Festival - Bigger and better! The Brecon Baroque Festival, which celebrates Vivaldi and the music of Venice this year, runs from 26th - 30th October at venues in and around Brecon.
Now in its 12th year, the Festival is bigger and better than ever before with more venues, more musicians, more music, walks, talks, tours and dancing. There are five concerts given by the acclaimed international baroque violinist Rachel Podger and her award-winning group Brecon Baroque; the vocal ensemble ‘I Fagiolini’ directed by Robert Hollingworth who make their Festival debut; Ensemble Diderot; and a brass group from the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama in Cardiff.These world-class concerts, which include a performance by Rachel and Brecon Baroque of Vivaldi’s landmark work, The Four Seasons, on Saturday night, frame a long weekend of music-making. Other events include a pop-up café - Caffe Florian - with live chamber music, Festival Evensong and Eucharist at Brecon Cathedral, plus a lovely guided walk in the Beacons which includes a tour of Penpont House in the Usk Valley as well as the Festival’s annual Baroque tea dance at Theatr Brycheiniog. For more information about the Festival, visit www. breconbaroquefestival.com and for bookings visit www.theatrbrycheiniog.co.uk or call 01877 611622. Following a complete sell-out last year, visitors are advised to book early to avoid disappointment.
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Wild in October
may well be native at Pwyll y Wrach Reserve. There is much to do in October with Volunteer work parties throughout the month and several special events. There will be support for “National Moth Night” which covers the nights of 12th to 14th.The theme will be Ivy which flowers now and is important to moths. Leaf Miner day is at the Elan Valley Visitor Centre on Sunday 15th. I went on this last year and leaf miners are fascinating, if usually overlooked. The Fungi Walk this year is on Saturday 21st – with expert guidance by David Mitchell.
Euonymus Europaeus Spindle Fruits Spindle is named for its wood which was used to make spindles, skewers and pegs. The flowers are tiny little gems that are easily overlooked in the spring but the fruit announces itself as if the tree was flowering. It’s found mainly in the west of our county, probably usually planted, in hedgerows. It
The 23rd to the 27th is “Wild About Gardens Week” and the trust will be supporting this with events, talks and demonstrations about bees and bee keeping around Ystradgynlais. And on the 30th there will be a Spindle Fruits guided Bat Walk at Ystradfawr Nature Reserve. For full details: bit.ly/BWTdiary John Crellin
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Brecon Foodbank’s latest shopping list Urgently needed: Adult toothbrushes, washing liquid, strong carrier bags, dried milk. Also needed: Tinned spaghetti, custard, fruit (tinned), sponge puddings, cup-a-soup, chocolate, jam, coffee. Please ensure that all food donated is well within its use-by date. Also, they cannot use fresh or refrigerated items, or alcohol. Foodbank has funding to give clients one bag from the food co-op, so on their first visit they can provide them with a bag of fruit or veg for free, as long as they can collect it. This is a great scheme and some clients have continued to order when they have sorted out their finances, which is a great result. The easiest places for people to leave donations are Spar and Co-op. There are also collection points in Nat West and Barclays. People can also bring things to the centre. Foodbank also (very gratefully) accept money donations, as they have to pay bills and sometimes need to buy food when they get short. They also pay for people to take their Hygiene course so that they can teach the EWSL. DOG WALKING - We walk your dog from home when you are unable to.
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Savers today earn a fifth of the interest they received a decade ago before Northern Rock collapse
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Northern Rock savers who stayed loyal after the bank was bought by Virgin Money are today earning a fifth of the interest they got a decade ago. Virgin Money took on one million Northern Rock savers when it bought the bank in 2011. Its best one-year fixed rate bond pays 1.3 per cent, or £130 on £10,000. Ten years ago Northern Rock paid 6.71 per cent, which would have earned savers £541 more a year. Easy-access rates have also plummeted since the financial crisis. Today, Virgin’s best easy-access account pays 1.21 per cent, compared with Northern Rock’s 6.31 per cent a decade ago. That’s £510 a year less on a £10,000 nest-egg. Virgin’s best cash ISA pays 2.15 per cent, compared with Northern Rock’s 6.2 per cent in 2007. This means you’re earning £121.50 a year less on a £3,000 pot — the most you could save into a cash Isa in 2007. Charlotte Nelson, of financial data service Moneyfacts, says all banks and building societies have slashed rates since the financial crisis, and Virgin Money is still among the top payers. ‘Over the past ten years, savers have been tormented by rock-bottom rates. ‘With rates at a record low, it doesn’t take a lot to enter the best buy tables. ‘Long-suffering savers now have to be savvy to get the maximum return on their savings.’ Savers who were prepared to invest over the last 10 years would have seen far higher returns. For example, a £10,000 investment in the top performing U.K equity fund would have grown to £22,100.
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What is probate?
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The death of a loved one is always an emotionally trying time and paperwork can seem nothing but an unnecessary inconvenience. If a person dies leaving a Will, it will usually name one or more people to act as the executors, to administer their estate. If you are named as an
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A grant is not always needed, for example, if the person who died has left less than £5,000 in total
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Visit Gliffaes Animal Hotel this Funeral Services Autumn... Individual cremation service for all pets with collections either made from your home or veterinary practice. Individual cremations can be carried out and returned on the same day. Full range of caskets and memorials Equine collection and cremation service Farmers sharps and pharmi waste collection and disposal service
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Crisp clear days are what we all hope for during Autumn, when the trees of the Brecon Beacons are set ablaze, and we can be spoilt for choice of where to go and see the Autumn display at their best. Gliffaes Hotel just outside Crickhowell is well known locally as the place to go for afternoon tea, and for its stunning location overlooking the river Usk, and this position is enhanced by an amazing collection of mature trees from around the globe. The hotel has mapped out the collection so guests can explore the grounds and the trees at their leisure but during the Autumn the hotel organises a number of guided walks through the trees during this beautiful season. You can find out how the hotel manages the tree scape and how they are planting new trees to enhance the collection. These walks are followed by a lunch in the hotel. This Autumn, author and woodsman, Robert Penn, will be joining in the conversation on the walks through the trees with James Suter of Gliffaes. Rob Penn has just published a book on woods for the National Trust, ‘Woods: A Celebration’. Last year Rob published, “The Man Who Made Things Out of Trees” in which he felled an ash tree and followed the timber on its journey to a collection of highly skilled craftsmen and saw his wood turned into beautiful objects.
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Dementia Matters in Powys encouraging well-being and quality of life, particularly for those living with dementia and memory loss who may be more isolated in our community.
Are you a carer looking for more support? Are are forgetting things more often? Are you spending too much time on your own? Then why not come along to Kensington Church Hall
Every Tuesday & Thursday
12.30pm - 3pm Light Lunch • Meet Old Friends Make New • Have Some Fun Advice and Support • All Welcome For further details contact: Yvie George, St John’s Family Centre, Pendre Close, Brecon LD3 9EA Tel: 01874 611723
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Caledonian Market
No, it is not Scottish! The name Caledonian comes from the Islington Cattle and General Market established in 1855, which closed at the end of World War II in 1945. It was especially noted for miscellaneous secondhand goods, and was much frequented by bargain hunters. This is a pretty good description of what will happen on the 4th November in the Market Hall, star ting at 11am. (Admission £1). By going there on this date, you can see why Brecon has a market with that title. It is run by the Rotary Club of Brecon. When it was started well over 30 years ago, the Caledonian Market was a small scale affair and yielded £1282 for charity. Last year, it raised nearly £11000 for charity, and it was a matter of all Rotarian hands and their friends
on deck, with the weeks preceding the event being the time when all manner of saleable items were collected from donors from all over the locality. This year, there is one telephone number to ring for collection arrangements to be settled, and apart from beds, large scale furniture and old TVs, videos and tapes, anything else which might have a sale value, however small, is acceptable.The last day for collections to be made will be Wednesday 1st November. The telephone number to use is 01874 636246. People say that Brecon’s Caledonian Market is the best opportunity to dispose of useable but unwanted items, and pick up at a pittance something that you wanted but they didn’t!
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Black cock Inn chrIstmas menu
STARTERS Cream of butternut squash soup, homemade bread (v) Pork & pistachio pate, crisp breads, carrot salad
Starter Pork Chicken and Penderyn Pâté
Beetroot cured salmon, horseradish creme fraiche, pickled cucumber Wild mushroom & stilton tartlet, leaf salad, pickled walnuts (v)
Sweet Potato Falafel Antipasti Platter Japanese Style King Prawns
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Mains Traditional Turkey with all the trimmings
Roasted Pembrokeshire turkey, duck fat roasties, sage & onion stuffing, pigs in blankets, pan gravy
Welsh Roast Beef with all the trimmings Salmon Fillet served with Minted Pea Salad Moroccan Nut Roast
Slow braised beef, potato puree, roasted shallots, honey glazed carrots, red wine jus Pan roasted fillet of Cornish hake, crushed potatoes, chestnuts, mushrooms, kale
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Baked pithivier with smoked cheese, lentils & spinach (v)
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CONIFERS Conifers are trees with unique scale-like leaves or needles and their seed-bearing cones are easily recognised.Conifers are a wonderful way of adding colour and structure to your garden and as most varieties are evergreen; conifers provide interest all year round, particularly through the bare winter months. There is an amazing choice of different shapes and shades which can grow into large, often very fast-growing trees, although there are many dwarf varieties including effective groundcover plants. Many conifers make good hedges too.
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From a small balcony with room for a container, to acres of grounds with space, conifers can add something truly special to any garden. A potted conifer can be used to brighten up a doorstep or balcony, whilst planted conifers can create height and add fantastic accent pieces to any garden. Conifers can offer a way to add something new and interesting to the garden at what is seen as a traditionally quiet time. Being hardy, easy to care for and long-lasting, conifers are the ideal choice for the margin gardener looking for a low maintenance, but high impact plant. Providing you select the correct size for your garden, conifers require only a little pruning and watering. Autumn is an ideal time to plant new conifers to establish themselves early and get through the winter before sprouting earlier and stronger in spring compared with conifers planted in spring. Feeding your conifers annually in April with a Blood, Fish & Bone fertiliser will increase the growth rate and enhance the colour of the foliage. Article supplied by The Old Railway Line Garden Centre. Three Cocks
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Christmas card shop opens in Brecon supporting a wide range of charities It’s that time of year again when the Cards for Good Causes pop-up charity Christmas card shop opens in Brecon. This year they are all glad to be returning to their usual venue of St Mary’s Church, Brecon, following the recent roof repairs. The church is situated in the centre of the town, just look out for the tower. The shop will be opening on Wednesday 18th October until Thursday 14th December, Opening times are 10am – 4pm, Monday to Saturday.
Why not get ahead in your Christmas preparations by getting your cards early. Jean and Liz, the shop managers, look forward to seeing everyone during the run up to Christmas.
In 1959, James “Jim” Jackson, Secretary of the British Diabetic Association, gathered a group of medical charities together to discuss the coordination of publicity for selling charity cards at Christmas. In 1964, they began selling cards from empty shops in town centres. The name “Cards for Good Causes” was first mooted in 1971, but it was not until 1988 that it was formally established as the trading arm of The 1959 Group of Charities.
Wednesday 18th October until Thursday 14th December, 2017.
Shop Opening Hours:
10.00am – 4.00pm Monday to Saturday. Shop Address: St Mary’s Church, Steeple Lane, Brecon For further information visit www.cardsforcharity.co.uk or follow them on Facebook or Twitter.
Buying Christmas cards through Cards for Good Causes is the best way to get access to the widest selection of Christmas cards available, as well as a fantastic range of seasonal gifts and products, while supporting a range of national and local charities. There is a wide range of Christmas card designs, as well as traditional advent calendars and candles, wrapping paper, gift tags, napkins and stocking fillers and more.The Christmas cards are all printed on top quality card and there is something to suit everyone. Staffed by a team of local and invaluable volunteers, the Brecon pop-up shop is part of a network of more than 300 temporary shops run by Cards for Good Causes, the UK’s largest multi-charity Christmas card organisation. It represents more than 250 charities including Cancer Research UK, Barnardo’s, NSPCC, Alzheimer’s Society and RNLI as well as a number of local charities. In the past ten years, charities have received more than £40 million from Cards for Good Causes, representing at least 70p in every pound, out of which the charities pay for the production and distribution of their Christmas cards and any VAT.
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A list of 10... Books Paul Hanson runs a second-hand bookshop, aptly named Brecon Books, in Lion Yard, Brecon. Prior to getting into the book trade in Hay-on-Wye, some 25 years ago, he grew and sold specialist alpines in Hay.
It is hard to choose 10 favourites. If like me you see books all day long, it’s like being in a sweet shop, you are spoilt for choice! These spring to mind: Where The Rivers Meet : John Wain - 1930’s Oxford, and the life and romances of Peter Leonard, a snapshot of Britain prior to the Second World War. Under The Greenwood Tree :Thomas Hardy - A good introduction to Hardy, this lighter work sticks in my mind. Pillars Of The Earth : Ken Follett - 12th Century England, surely one of the great historical novels, gave the author a new following, and is amazing in its level of technical detail. The Pictorial Guides to the Lakeland Fells : Alfred Wainwright - These books are works of art in miniature. My favourite, is the N.W Fells; they’re quieter. East Of Eden : John Steinbeck - A Nobel Prize winner, it tells of the story of two feuding families growing up in California.
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The Poldark Omnibus : Winston Graham These books are as equally compelling as the TV adaptations. As dramatic as the setting requires, they are powerfully descriptive. The Phasian Bird : Henry Williamson - Williamson’s abhorrence of everything that man does to destroy nature around him, is evident in this account of an adopted pheasant chick. Set in 1930’s Norfolk.
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The Death Of Grass : John Christopher Wyndhamesque post-apocalyptic story : a virus wipes out all the grass in the world, with catastrophic consequences.
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The History Of The Countryside : Oliver Rackham - Rackham writes as one of the greatest of all landscape historians.
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Short Stories Of Sherlock Holmes : Arthur Conan Doyle - These shorter works are great fun. Doyle transports you to their smoke-filled apartment. Article supplied by Lynn Clausen of Raven Drama
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Following the roof repairs and improvement works at St Mary’s Church, Brecon, the Church and Tower Cafe reopened on Monday 18 September 2017. We look forward to welcoming all our previous and new customers.
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green fingers landscape professional landscaping service All aspects of hard and soft landscaping from groundworks to finished highly detailed work. Including drives, walling, patios, lawns, fencing, water features, planting, drainage. Quality of workmanship, attention to detail and customer satisfaction are paramount.
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We take orders and deliver 7 days a week so no reason to run out of logs! We deliver 7 days a week to Brecon, Llangorse, Clyro, Hay, Clifford, Talgarth, Bronllys, and Glasbury on Wye, Llyswen, Boughrood and Erwood. Delivery is free of charge within a 10 mile radius of our Velindre base - please ask about our very reasonable delivery charges further afield.
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News from Chris Davies -Your local MP
This week in Westminster has been one of the busiest I have experienced since initially being elected in 2015. As well as other smaller pieces of legislation, MPs voted on the extremely important EU Withdrawal Bill.This is probably the most important constitutional piece of legislation since the European Communities Act of 1972 and the point of the bill is to transfer all EU Law that affects the UK into UK law. Giving our Parliament the power to be able to rid ourselves of the regulations and laws we believe are unnecessary for the country and to keep the regulations and laws that help our nation prosper.
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I am utterly dismayed that almost every single Labour, Plaid Cymru and Liberal Democrat MPs opposed the bill. We all know that the vast majority of Liberal and Labour MPs support staying in the European Union and wish we had never held this referendum in the first place. They need to wake up and realise that they can’t stop Brexit and that the democratic will of the British people must be respected. If they refuse to respect the referendum result, then they would be undermining the very fabric of our precious parliamentary democracy. A number of Labour MPs defied their whips and voted in favour of this bill as they realised the electoral significance of this vote. Many of their constituencies voted in favour of Brexit and they must represent the views of their constituents in the aftermath of a referendum result. It’s sad to see Jeremy Corbyn, who privately supports Brexit, being pushed to reject the bill by his pro-EU MPs. He should stand by his beliefs no matter how unpopular they may be in his own party. However, the Liberal Democrats and Plaid Cymru voted on mass against the bill in a cynical attempt to delay Brexit. I hope to see the Assembly Member for Brecon and Radnorshire condemn her party’s attempt at disrupting and delaying Brexit.
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Newss from
Kirsty Williams
Throughout my time in the assembly, increasing jobs in Brecon and Radnorshire has been one of my top priorities. I recognise that small business are the driving force behind the economy here in Mid Wales. In fact, 93% of the businesses in Brecon and Radnorshire have fewer than 10 employees. So it is vital we support and nurture these small businesses. When I speak to business people in the constituency, one of the top issues that keeps coming up are the business rates they have to pay. According to figures I have obtained from the Valuations Office Agency, the total number of businesses in Breconshire and Radnorshire who have been subject to a business rates valuation is 3,813. So it will interest many of you that the Welsh Government is currently consulting the public on proposals for a new permanent small business rates relief (SBRR) scheme for Wales. The new policy will be in place for April next year. It will be a permanent scheme which aims to more effectively target support for small businesses. The consultation proposals include: limiting relief for businesses qualifying for SBRR across multiple properties, reviewing current and future exceptions from SBRR, increasing support for eligible small businesses, providing additional relief for certain sectors which support wider government objectives and what are the longer term considerations for the scheme. You have until October 13th to submit your views. It would be great if as many people from mid Wales as possible took part, so that the views of people in rural areas are heard loud and clear. If you would like more details of how to take part in the consultation, please contact my National Assembly office on 0300 200 7349 or email me at Kirsty.Williams@assembly.wales.
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Welsh Liberal Democrat County Councillor for Talgarth Last month, Brecon was the venue for two important meetings on the future of farming post Brexit. Firstly, on Thursday 7th September, Brecon High School hosted a packed ‘Farming for the Future’ roadshow, organised by the Welsh Government’s Farming Connect team. Farmers from the Brecon Beacons, Black Mountains and much further afield were in attendance. The event was chaired by former principal of Harper Adams University, Professor Wynne Jones, chair of Farming Connect, which aims to drive improvement, resilience and profitability in Welsh farming. High on the agenda was the recently introduced new Farm Business Grant (FBG) Scheme. The FBG Scheme is designed to enable farmers across Wales to benefit from financial support to make their businesses more competitive, delivering animal health benefits, enabling amongst other things safer handling of stock for monitoring and veterinary treatments.
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I am glad to have played my part, alongside FUW and NFU Cymru, in advocating an accessible, modest scale scheme, funded jointly by Welsh Government and the European Union. Kirsty Williams, our Welsh Liberal Democrat Assembly Member, secured the delivery of this scheme, as part of her progressive agreement with First Minister, the Rt Hon Carwyn Jones AM in 2016.
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And just last week, a Farming Connect ‘Ventures Workshop’ was scheduled to take place at the Castle of Brecon Hotel on Tuesday, 26th September - one of a series intended to explore the benefits of share farming and other innovative joint venture business models. With many experienced, veteran farmers in their 70s and 80s and numerous youngsters keen to start out on a farming career, but without access to the land, such practical & legal advice is critical to the future of Welsh farming.
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To learn more about Farming Connect, please visit the website: www.gov.wales/farmingconnect or telephone: 08456 000 813.To contact me on any issue, please don’t hesitate to email me on: president@welshlibdems.org.uk
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BARNABY Barnaby the cat is a typical aristocrat Not to be confused with the proletariat He has a mind of his own, so alert Dreaming of birds and mice, and looking pert
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Cardboard boxes are a special treat He prefers them to a furry seat Squeaky toys and rubber bones Are tossed aside for fir tree cones He is a discerning feline, full of charm Making sure he suffers no harm He seeks a new hiding place each day Keeping all inquisitors at bay His supine victims stand no chance It does not do for them to prance The stealth he uses to stalk his prey Would make hunters cringe as they scour the ley His superior stare and unnerving glare Do not make it easier for us to share The patience taken in the waiting game Puts the bravest human being to shame
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Brecon Town Council are once again starting to organise the annual Act of Remembrance which will be held on Sunday 12th November, 2017 at 10.30hrs at St. Mary’s Parish Church followed by a service at the Cathedral at 11.30hrs. There will also be a short service at St Mary’s Church on 11th November 2017 at 10.50 a.m. ALL WELCOME. If you have any questions please contact The Town Clerk Mrs. Fiona Williams on 01874 622884 mornings only or email brecon.guildhall@btinternet.com. If you would like to order a wreath please contact Mr. John McFall British Legion Poppy Appeal Organiser on 07377 414320.
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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 Chamber of Trade Meeting: (First Monday of the month). 6pm. The Castle Hotel, Brecon. Contact Sarah Lewis, email: chamberoftradebrecon@gmail.com. Brownies: 6 – 7.30pm. Age 7 to 10. www.girlguiding.org.uk/brownies. 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. Aerobics with Annette: 6.30 – 7.30pm. Llanfaes School Hall, Brecon. £5.
£5 per session. Contact Tanya Walker 07723 016837. Charity Cash Bingo: 7.30pm. The Gremlin Hotel, Brecon. Brecon Rotary Club: 7.30pm. The Castle Hotel, Brecon. New members welcome. Contact 01874 636390. Crafty Ladies: (Every third Monday in the month). 7.30pm. Llyswen & Boughrood Community Hall. We do something different each month so if you would like to join in the fun, contact Carol by e-mail: carolbrown42@hotmail.com. Brecon Bellringers: 7.30 - 9pm. Brecon Cathedral (1st & 3rd), St Mary’s Church (2nd & 4th). All welcome. Contact Paul Johnson 01874 658670. TUESDAY Brecon Indoor Market: 9.30am - 5pm. Brecon Market Hall. Visit www.breconmarket.co.uk. Crick Howlers: 10am. The Parish Hall, Church Lane, Crickhowell.The Crick Howlers are a natural voice group led by Helen Vincent, where all songs are taught by ear so you don’t need to be able to read music. Contact 01873 832795. Cheeky Cherubs Playgroup: 10am – 12noon. Bishop Bevan Hall, Brecon. Join us for a cuppa and a natter whilst the kids play! £2 per child, 50p for each additional child. Snacks and tea & coffee included in the price.
Church Hall, Watergate, Brecon LD3 9AR. A popular and friendly group for people whose lives are affected by dementia. Contact Enid Edwards (Dementia Support Worker) 01874 712083. Hard of Hearing Support Group: (Third Tuesday in the month). 10.30am – 12.30pm. Brecon Library. New members welcome. Speakers and discussions and advice plus a cup of tea and meet like minded people. Contact Wales Council for the Deaf 01443 485687 or e-mail: mail@ wcdeaf.org.uk. Story Time: 11 – 11.30am. Brecon Library. Free & all ages welcome. 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”: 12 noon – 1pm. The Well-Being Centre, St Mary’s St. Brecon. £5 or £25 for a 6 week course. Contact 01874 625358. Dementia Matters: 12.30-3pm. Kensington Church Hall. Are you a carer looking for more support? Are you forgetting things more often? Are you spending too much time on your own? Then why not come along! Contact 01874 611723. See advert on page 31. Free help with NHS hearingaids: (1st Tuesday of the month) 2 – 4pm. St Mary’s, Brecon. Contact 02920 333034.
Alive & Kickin’ Community Choir: 7 – 9pm.The Old Museum, Alzheimer’s Society – Tea, Chat Action on Hearing Loss: 2 Brecon. Everyone aged 10+ who & Activities in Brecon: 10.30am - 4pm. Brecon Library. We To advertise the Local Beacon tel.noon. 07775Kensington 898432 email. – 12 Baptistadvertising@localbeacon.co.uk provide support to hearing aid wants to sing isinmost welcome. - 46 -
What’s on: during the week users, enabling people to make the most of their hearing aid and manage their hearing loss effectively. Just come along to our free walk-in hearing aid support session. Contact 01874 623346. 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 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.
Goal Keeping Sessions (Term time only): 6 – 7pm for Junior school age. 7 – 8pm for High school age. Brecon High School Sports Hall. Contact Tony, e-mail southpowysfootballhub@gmail. com or 07854 012841. Samba Brecon: 6 – 8pm. A lively, friendly community percussion band who play Afro-Brazilian rhythms. No previous experience needed. 1st taster session is free. £4 per session. Contact Glenn 07971 398727 / Catherine 01874 625422. Slimming World: 6pm. Bishop Bevan Hall, Lion St., Brecon. Contact Joan 01873 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.
Silent Sitting Meditation: 5.30 6.30pm. The Muse, Glamorgan Street, Brecon. Simple practice, instruction will be given if needed. Contact Ruth 07747 088842.
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.
Brecon Tennis Club: 5.30 – 7.30pm at Brecon Leisure Centre. Free to members, £2 to nonmembers. All levels welcome. Contact Bryan 07817 002318.
Scottish Dancing: 7 – 9.30pm. Subud Hall, nr. Watton Villa, Brecon. Beginners welcome. Contact Peter Brock 01874 622889.
Brownies: 5.45 – 7.15pm. Age 7 to 10. www.girlguiding.org.uk/ brownies.
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. The Regimental Association of the Royal Welsh: (First Tuesday of the month). 7.30pm. Brecon RAFA Club, Concorde House, 101 The Struet, Brecon. Brecknock Gardening Association: (Every 2nd Tuesday in the month). 7.30pm. The Castle of Brecon Hotel (Unless otherwise stated.) Membership fees are £11 per individual and £17 per family. Visit www.bgamyfreesites.net. Contact by email: brecongardening@gmail.com. The Royal British Legion: (Second Tuesday of the month). 8pm. Brecon RAFA Club, Concorde House, 101 The Struet, Brecon. Brecon Basketball Club: 8 – 9pm. Brecon Leisure Centre. Contact Roger Norris 01874 623677. WEDNESDAY Disturbed by someone else’s drinking? Living with alcoholism can be a lonely life. You need not be alone. To speak to someone who understands and for details of an Al-Anon meeting near you contact: 020 7403 0888 or visit: www.al-anonuk.org.uk.
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What’s on: during the week 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.
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.
Dwylo Bach – “Signing for Little Hands”: (Term time only). 10 – 11.30am. The Muse, Brecon. 0 – 3 years. Followed by coffee, chat & play. Contact meithrin. aberhonddu@gmail.com.
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.
Stitch Together: (Every 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month): 10am – 5pm. The Muse, Brecon. A Community Sewing group. Tea, coffee & cake as well as a chance to sew, knit & chat in a friendly environment. Contact Charlie 07967343619. Visual Impairment Breconshire: (Every 2nd & 4th Weds in the month) 1.30 – 3.30pm. Watton Presbyterian Schoolroom. Contact 01874 624949. The Mothers Union: (1st Weds in the month) 2pm.The Diocesan Centre, Cathedral Close, Brecon Although called a “Mothers Union” you do not have to be a mother to join; single, married or divorced, all are welcome. Contact 01874 636390. 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)
Slimming World: 6pm. Glangrwyney Village Hall, Crickhowell Rd. Contact Joan 01873 812053. Daisy Birthing Antenatal Class: New 6 week courses starting regularly. 6.30 - 8pm. Bishop Bevan Hall, Brecon. A combination of active antenatal education, yoga, breathing, relaxation, & community. Contact Jo 07736 280877. Brecon Camera Club: (Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month). 7pm. The Muse, Brecon. Contact michaelknee@tiscali.co.uk. Board Games Night: 7pm. The Brecon Tap, Brecon. Everyone welcome. 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. Bujinkan Brecon Dojo: (Commencing 1st November). 7.30 – 9pm. Subud Hall, Canal Bank, Brecon LD3 7PF. Study the Japanese martial art of Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu (Ninjutsu) for selfdefence and personal protection. Visit www.bujinkan-brecon.co.uk. See advert on page 2. The Brecon Singers – Rehearsals: (Term time only). 7.30 – 9.30pm. Neuadd Goffa, Christ College, Brecon. Now rehearsing Brahms’ Requiem for a ‘Come and Sing’ performance in Brecon Cathedral on 11th November. New singers welcome – particularly tenors. No auditions. For information re Brahms Requiem Come and Sing and a Brahms Requiem Workshop in October visit www.breconsingers. com. Contact 01874 658332. Rob’s No Worries Yoga – “Meditation”: 7.45 – 8.15pm. The Well-Being Centre, 1st Floor, Old Post Office, St Mary’s Street, Brecon. Contact 01874 625358. Brecon Racketeers (badminton): 8 – 10pm. Brecon Leisure Centre. Contact 01874 623677. THURSDAY Probus Club of Brecon: 10am. The Castle of Brecon Hotel. Brecon Breastfeeding Support – BIBs: 10am – 12pm. The Muse, Brecon. Crickhowell Guild of Weavers, Spinners & Dyers: 10am – 3pm. Artsalive, Crickhowell. A vibrant Guild meeting. Beginners Spinning Course 21st and 22nd October and following 6 Thursdays. Visit:
What’s on: during the week crickhowellguildwsd.wordpress. com. Contact godwincarey@ gmail.com. 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. Dementia Matters: 12.30-3pm. Kensington Church Hall. Are you a carer looking for more support? Are you forgetting things more often? Are you spending too much time on your own? Then why not come along! Contact 01874 611723. See advert on page 31. 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. 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.
Ladies Bowling: 6pm (until September). Brecon Bowling Club. No previous experience needed, coaches available. Visit www.breconbowlingclub.org.uk. Contact Elaine 01874 622960 or 07976 486206. Gwernyfed Ladies Rugby Training: 6pm (U15’s girls), 6.30pm (U18’s), 6.45 (Ladies). Gwernyfed Rugby Club, Talgarth. Fun, challenging & exciting. Delyth Thomas 07891 371458. Aerobics with Annette: 6 – 7pm. Kensington Church Hall, Brecon. £5. Rob’s No Worries Yoga – “Stretch & Release”: 6 – 7.30pm. The Well-Being Centre, 1st Floor, Old Post Office, St Mary’s Street, Brecon. Contact 01874 625358. Brecon Youth Club: (Term time) 6.30 – 9pm Tuesday & Friday. Brecon Youth Centre, Cradoc Road. Age Group: 11-25. Contact 01874 622658. Short Mat Bowls: 7pm. Trallong Hall. Come & join a small, friendly group playing Short Mat Bowls on an informal basis. Contact 01874 611602. Brecon & Glanusk Explorer Scouts: (Term time) 7.45 – 9pm. We provide scouting for 14 – 18 yrs, meeting either Crickhowell / Brecon. A friendly group. Visit our website www.breconexplorers.co.uk.
Brecon Canoe Club, Spor ts Association Fields Car Park, Brecon. (Behind Morrison’s Garage). Adults only. £3.50 per session. Booking essential. Contact Fran 07745 641873. Brecon Indoor Market: 9.30am - 5pm. Brecon Market Hall. Visit www.breconmarket.co.uk. Brecon Walking Group: 10am. Meeting point changes, use contact details below. Free local 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.
FRIDAY
Chatterbooks: Every 2nd Friday in the month): Brecon Library. Brecon Library’s book group for 7-11 year olds! Contact 01874 623346.
Brecon Country Market: 8.30am - 1.30pm. Brecon Market Hall. Everything we sell is home-made or home-produced.
Brecon Bouncers: 4.15 – 5.45pm. Brecon Leisure Centre. Trampoline activities. Contact 01874 623677.
Brecon Canoe Club – Laid Back Launchers (Relaxed canoe paddling): 9.30am.
South Powys Community Football Hub – Football for Girls: (Term time only). 4.30 - 5.15pm
What’s on: during the week / month Caterpillars (new to football.) 5.15 6pm Butterflies (have played before or are confident.) Gwernyfed High School Sport’s Hall. For girls aged from 5 -11 years. Each session £2. Contact Tony on 07854 012841 / southpowysfootballhub@gmail.com. Social Bowling: 6pm (until September). Brecon Bowling Club. Coaches available. Visit www.breconbowlingclub.org.uk. Contact Elaine 01874 622960 or 07976 486206. 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 Well-Being Centre, St Mary’s Street, Brecon. Contact 01874 625358. The Breconshire Local & Family History Society Drop In: (Every 3rd Saturday in the month) 11am – 12noon. Brecon Library. Visit the library for help with any family or local history enquiries! Brecon Repair Café: (Last Saturday in the month except August & December). 11am 2pm. Brecon Volunteer Bureau, 99, The Struet, Brecon, LD3 7LS. Bring a small broken item and have help to repair it over a cuppa! Donations requested.Visit www. facebook.com/BreconRepairCafe. Contact 01874 625393.
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 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 Sunday 1st October Plan Brecon - Litter Picking: 10am – 12noon. Meet at Watergate Car Park, Brecon. Litter picking around Brecon town. Join us for a social stroll and help keep Brecon beautiful. We have all the kit, just bring yourself, maybe a friend, the kids, and help us keep our town tidy! Monday 2nd October Brecon Film Society presents Things to Come: (12A). 7.30pm. Brecon Coliseum Cinema. Isabelle Huppert plays a philosophy teacher at a high school in Paris. With new freedoms unexpectedly thrust upon her late in life, she is forced to rethink her future. Contact 01874 623166.
Tuesday 3rd October The Arts Society Brecknock – ‘Behind the London Livery Companies’: 2.30pm. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, LD3 7EW. Talk by Joanna Mabutt. Visitors welcome. Tickets £8 on the door or available in advance from Theatr Brycheiniog Box Office. Contact 01874 611622. Tuesday 10th October Brecknock Gardening Association: 7.30pm. Castle Hotel, Brecon. Bob Brown from Cotswold Garden Flowers talk on “My Thirty Best Plants”. £6. Raffle. Plants for sale. Thursday 12th October Brecon U3A - Rosemary Maling Day Lectures: 10am – 4pm.Theatre Brycheiniog, Brecon. ‘Stem Cells & Regenerative Medicine’ Prof Alistair Sloan, University of Cardiff, and ‘The Large Hadron Collider, A marvel of Technology’ Prof Lyn Evans, CERN & Imperial College, London. £8 (non Brecon U3A members). Tickets available on the door subject to availability or reserve by telephone. Contact 01874 711484. Sunday 15th October Brecknock Wildlife Trust – Leaf Miner Day: Elan Valley Visitor Centre. See article on page 17. Plan Brecon - Litter Picking Llanfaes: 2pm. 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 yourself, maybe a friend, the kids, and help us keep our town tidy! Friday 20th October Charity Quiz & Curry Night: 6.30pm. The Old Railway Line
What’s on: during the month / next month Garden Centre, Three Cocks, LD3 0SG. Booking required. See advert in the Christmas shopping section. Llandovery Folk Dancing – Nigel Mason Folk Dancing: 7.30 - 10.30pm. Rhys Pritchard Hall, SA20 0DD. £5 including food and drink. Visit www. llandover yfolkdancing.co.uk. Contact Jean 01550 720483. Saturday 21st October The Future of our Hills - Powys Uplands, Policy and Brexit: 10am – 4pm. The Knighton Hotel, Knighton, LD7 1BL. Brecon and Radnor CPRW one day seminar, open to all, to discuss the future of our uplands. £5 per person for CPRW members, £10 for nonmembers, to include refreshment and buffet lunch. For further information visit www.breconand-radnor-cprw.wales. Contact 01497 821668. Brecknock Wildlife Trust – Fungi Walk with David Mitchell: See article on page 17. Concert Premiere featuring the Wye Valley Wind Quintet and the Black Lion Singers: 7.30pm. Glasbury Village Hall. Tickets £7 to include tea / coffee or bring a bottle. Proceeds towards the Urdd Eisteddfod 2018. Contact Bethan Barlow 01497 847115 or Iona de Winton 01497 847416. Monday 23rd October Friday 27th October
Thursday 26th October – Monday 30th October The Brecon Baroque Festival: Venues in and around Brecon. Celebrating Vivaldi and the music of Venice. Visit www. b r e c o n b a r o q u e fe s t i v a l . c o m and for bookings visit www. theatrbrycheiniog.co.uk or contact 01877 611622. See advert and article on pages 14 & 15. Saturday 28th October Monday 30th October Spooky Afternoon Tea: The Old Railway Line Garden Centre, Three Cocks, LD3 0SG. Booking required. See advert in the Christmas shopping section. Sunday 29th October Autumn Tree Walk & Lunch at Gliffaes Hotel: 11am. Gliffaes Hotel, Crickhowell, NP8 1RH. Booking essential. Email calls@ gliffaeshotel.com. Contact 01874 730371. See article and advert on pages 22 & 23. Monday 30th October Brecknock Wildlife Trust – Spindle Fruits guided Bat Walk: Ystradfawr Nature Reserve. See article on page 17. Saturday 4th November Brecon Rotary Club – Caledonian Market: 11am. Market Hall, Brecon. Admission £1. Donations of items to sell gratefully received. To arrange collection contact 01874 636246. See article on page 25 and advert on back cover.
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! Monday 6th November Brecon Film Society presents – Hell or Highwater: (15). 7.30pm. Brecon Coliseum Cinema. A divorced father and his excon older brother resort to a desperate scheme in order to save their family’s ranch in West Texas. Contact 01874 623166. Tuesday 7th November The Arts Society Brecknock ‘Children’s Book Illustrations’: 2.30pm. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, LD3 7EW. Talk by John Ericson. Visitors welcome. Tickets £8 on the door or available in advance from Theatr Brycheiniog Box Office. Contact 01874 611622. Wednesday 8th November Autumn Tree Walk & Lunch at Gliffaes Hotel: 11am. Gliffaes Hotel, Crickhowell, NP8 1RH. Booking essential. Email calls@ gliffaeshotel.com. Contact 01874 730371. See article and advert on pages 22 & 23.
If you have a local class or event, please email Brecknock Wildlife Trust – events@cariadslocal.co.uk. “Wild About Gardens Week”: Non-profit or community Events, talks and demonstrations clubs/organisations will be Sunday 5th November about bees and bee keeping included for free. around Ystradgynlais. See article Plan Brecon - Litter Picking: Businesses will be asked to Please mention the Local responding to adverts on page 17. 10am – Beacon 12noon.when Meet at pay a small charge. - 51 -
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RENTAL
CANON DSLR CAMERA AND LENS. All in pristine condition and in original packaging. Canon EOS 760D DSLR Camera - £395. Canon EF 50mm F1.4 USM Lens - £185. Canon EF F2.8 STM Lens £95. 07891 689 957.
WANTED: ROOM / SMALL OFFICE TO RENT. In or near Hay-on-Wye Psychotherapist seeks quiet, self-contained room or small office for long-term rent, 3 days per week (Tue/Wed/Thu). Contact Sarah: 07899 894337 / sjhamilton89@gmail.com.
PHIL & TEDS RED SPORT PUSHCHAIR. With rain cover and blackout cover. £70. 07891 689957.
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VINTAGE FRENCH ZINC-TOPPED WOODEN TABLE. Length 130cm, width 70cm, height 73cm. £65. 07891 689957. MANY ORIGINAL DRAWINGS, PAINTINGS AND PRINTS BY LOCAL ARTIST. Available for quick sale. Due to bereavement. From £15. 01874 610049. MINKY ROTARY LINE. Auto-tension locking. Large capacity drying space (212cm diameter = 40metres line length). New in pack. £15. 01874 409200. JOHN LEWIS DAB RADIO & CD PLAYER. With iPod/iPhone dock. Used once (discovered no local DAB!). Boxed. Bought £149.99, sell £75. 01874 409200.
Brecon Medical Group Practice....... 01874 622121 Brecon Advice Centre............................. 01874 624595 Dyfed-Powys Police.......................................................... 101 National Grid Gas (Gas Leaks)............ 0800 111999 Powys Citizens’ Advice Bureau....... 0345 601 8421 Powys County Council.......................... 01597 827 460 RSPCA............................................................. 0300 1234 999 Samaritans National Helpline..... Free Call 116 123 Scottish Power..............................................08452 722424 Welsh Water..................................................08000 520130 Western Power Distribution...............08000 520400
SCHREIBER STOOL. 48cm high, oak legs, seat 43x39cm. Upholstered in plain textured fabric. New. £35. 01874 409200. IKEA STOOL. Grey metal legs, black seat. In excellent condition. £5. 01874 409200. M&S MEN’S OUTFIT. Tweed type jacket (42” chest) with coordinating shirt & tie. Worn once, new £174.99, sell £50 ono. 01874 409200. LOGIC 24” FLAT SCREEN TELEVISION. Great condition. Comes with manual remote etc. It also has a usb port on back - ideal for showing photos or music you may have on a flash drive. £100.00. 07966 254274. SOLID TEAK BOOKCASE. Good condition. Made by G Plan. Solid. Teak. 48” high x 35” wide x 10.5” deep. £40 ono. 01497 820102 / 07487 733311. DUCK EGG TRADITIONAL PATTERNED RUG. Excellent condition. 7.5 feet x 5 feet. £50 ono. 01497 820102 / 07487 733311.
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Saturday 4th November 2017
01874 636246 and leave a message Collections can be arranged from Monday 9th October to Wednesday 1st November. No items accepted on the Friday evening 3rd November. Only Saleable items will be collected.
*Please note we are unable to accept beds, large furniture, old style tv’s, videos, video tapes and large gym equipment.
Any large items purchased at the Caledonian Market can be delivered locally free of charge by Rotary Club members.
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