Wye Local Issue 122 December 2016 by Cariads Local Ltd

www.wyelocal.co.uk

December 2016 • Issue 122 The community magazine covering Hay, Talgarth and the surrounding villages

PICK ME UP – I’M FREE

Newport Street, Hay-on-Wye, Hereford. Tel: 01497 820516 Ffrwdgrech Industrial Estate, Llanfaes, Brecon, LD3 8LA. Tel: 01874 624161 To advertise in Wye Local please call Clare: 07811 961 983 or email: clare@wyelocal.co.uk

The community magazine encouraging local residents to use what’s on their doorstep Brilley Brilley •• Bronllys Bronllys •• Bronydd Bronydd •• Clifford Clifford •• Clyro Clyro Cusop Eardisley Erwood • • • Cusop • Eardisley • Erwood • Glasbury Glasbury •• Hay Hay Letton Letton •• Llandefalle Llandefalle •• Llanigon Llanigon •• Llowes Llowes •• Llyswen Llyswen Pengenfford Pengenfford •• Pontithel Pontithel •• Talgarth Talgarth •• Three Three Cocks Cocks Trefecca Velindre Whitney Winforton • • • Trefecca • Velindre • Whitney • Winforton Address: Address:• Winforton Goosepool Cottage Goosepool Cottage • Winforton Herefordshire • HR3 6EB Herefordshire • HR3 6EB 446632 Telephone: 01544 327716 • 07971 Email: lisamarie@wyelocal.co.uk lisamarie@wyelocal.co.uk Email: Website: www.wyelocal.co.uk www.wyelocal.co.uk Website:

Wye Local is published by:

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 All artwork used in this publication must not be published in any other media without permission from CariAds Local Ltd. Wye Local is printed in Wales.

Hello Welcome to the last issue of 2016. Let’s get festive and go all out! Hit the high streets for some unique gifts. Pop along to the Christmas markets and events. Be sure to enjoy some mulled wine along the way. All that bag carrying deserves a reward. Save room for cake if you have a productive trip Christmas shopping. Turn to pages 36–52 for some ideas to get you started. Remember spending money locally will go into the pockets of local people. It’s also party season, when seeing a group of ladies dressed as elves, or a gang of fellas dressed as Santas is not uncommon. Many office outings will by now be organised and date fixed, but if yours isn’t, take this issue in to the boss and turn to the Party section. This should be a big enough hint! Don’t forget to rally up friends or family and arrange a get together locally. Our area is bustling with superb restaurants and drinking holes so you’re guaranteed a good feed and/or a delightful beverage or two. Did you know Hay Library is under threat of closure? Hay-on-Wye, the world-famous book town without a library…ludicrous. Turn to page 19 to see how you can help prevent this. Hats off to Clare this month for her witty article on page 20. Exciting times for Sheila Lewis. Lastly I’d like to show a warm welcome to the following new advertisers. The Metal Workers – page 2. Morgans of Pontybat – page 37. Wye Valley Brewery – page 42. It’s a joy to have you on board.

O n - R Sa RP le £6 N .50 ow

Enjoy and be merry, Lisa Marie x Photo: Lisa Marie with her mum, dad, husband, step son, daughter and son.

Competition Winner of November competition: Lynn Keylock, Miss D Jenkins,Glasbury Staunton-on-Wye

This month’s up for grabs... £10 Hay Voucher the winner The winner of prize the December wordAsearch is in for a goes treat!toMorgans of of this month’s Wordsearch lucky winner will bewinner able to– Pontybat are kindly giving thecompetition. prize to thisThe month’s word search spend any of the great local shops and please businesses that £15 to their spendvoucher in theirinshowroom shop at Llanfilo. To enter, complete accept Vouchers. Please complete search on page 64 and the wordHay search on page 61 and send tothe us word by 12th December 2016. The send us be by picked 16 December 2015. winnertowill at random.

Please mention Wye Local when responding to adverts -1-

We are currently recruiting for night porters, chefs and front of house staff.

HIGHLIGHTS

Competitive rates of pay.

We also produce a similar publication for the town of Brecon and the surrounding villages – Local Beacon. 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 Local Beacon 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 Local Beacon, December issue: – Review at The White Swan, Llanfrynach

Please email CVs to: manager@swanathay.co.uk or call on 01497 821 188 The Swan at Hay, Church Street Hay-on-Wye HR3 5DQ

WEAR

For all your promotional wear and embroidery needs.

No Minimum Order

– Local Talent – Artist Karin Mear

Fairfield School uniform Available

@ Horse & Jockey Ltd Unit 4 Old Forge Industrial Estate Peterchurch, Hereford, HR2 0SD.

– Brecon Farmers Christmas Markets – Flowers by Becca Jane’s 10th birthday. Just go to www.localbeacon.co.uk and click on the small image of the front cover...

01981550467

www.capcover.net

Br m to clo

Th th of Go

It fac th co th op alr up

In an

the metal workers.co.uk

www.

Sm ra ou be ot

Art by Engineers

in Brecon themetalworkers@gmail.com 07771 330 988

Th sc pu

CE Approved Steel Specialists Fire Escapes Walkways Railings Wood Storage General Steelwork

your ideas in steel To advertise in Wye Local please call Clare: 07811 961 983 or email: clare@wyelocal.co.uk -2-

Am pr ca co pe bu

Th m th

If y on wi

Newss from

Pendragon

Kirsty Williams

ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES

Brecon and Radnorshire has an incredibly proud military history, which is why it was so disappointing to hear that the Conservative Government plans to close the Brecon Barracks.

Wishing all of our customers a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

The proposed closure will come as a massive blow to the area. This decision, along with the planned closure of the Sennybridge Storage Compound, show the UK Government’s complete lack of respect for our history.

THERE IS A BETTER WAY

FREE LOCAL DELIVERY Successful Business Owner

looking to expand locally. It is the latest in a long line of closures to local Successful Business Owner looking to expand locally. facilities caused by Conservative cuts. We are seeing Totally new UKAppliances business – huge Domestic the damage these are causing across all of our potential for quick growth. newEnergy UK businesshugeTubes, potentialBatteries for quick growth communities. We need to send a strong message toTotally Low Lamps, A new wave is coming – Get on it! the UK government that they must keep our barracks Light Fittings & Security Lights open. The petition on my website against the closure Contact me now: A new wave is coming – Get on it! already has hundreds of signatures, you too can sign 07772 041 680&orVentilation 01982 560 240 Heating up at http://www.brlibdems.org.uk/barracks. www.ariix.com/opportunity/AmandaDavies Contact me now

Switchgear & Distribution

Rural Schools In my role as Cabinet Secretary for Education, I recently announced plans to protect and invest in rural schools. Small and rural schools play an important role in raising standards and extending opportunities for all our young people. All children must have access to the best possible education and the same opportunities as other children in Wales, wherever they live.

ddStay warm this winterd– f 07772 041680 01982 560240

ff f d

The plans I announced will enable councils and schools to be innovative and do what is best for pupils and their communities. Amongst several new measures the plans include: a presumption against closure, local authorities will have to carry out more rigorous consultation and conscientiously consider all viable alternatives to closure and a new £2.5m per year fund to promote community usage of school buildings and support greater school to school working. This was part of the Welsh Liberal Democrat manifesto and I am very pleased to be introducing the policy that will strengthen rural schools. If you would like more information on this policy, or on any other issue, please contact my office at Kirsty. williams@assembly.wales or on 01874 625 739.

www.ariix.com/opportunity/AmandaDavies Low prices on electric heaters

Unit K1,

Ffrwdgrech Industrial Estate, Brecon, Powys LD3 8LA

T: 01874 938020

E: info@pendragonelectrical.co.uk

Opening Hours: Mon – Fri 7.30am – 4.30pm Saturday 8.30am – 12.00 noon

DIGITAL TV & SATELLITE SPECIALISTS

Please mention when responding to adverts Please mention theWye LocalLocal Beacon when responding to adverts -- 35 --

News from Talgarth by William Powell, Powys County Councillor for Talgarth In recent weeks we have seen a seasonal autumn mist, a distinct chill in the air and occasionally it has been necessary to de-ice the car in the morning but, as this last Wye Local of 2016 is put to bed, the Met Office is warning us of a stormy weekend in prospect, maybe heralding the onset of winter. One local event that reminds us each year that Christmas is fast approaching is the Talgarth Luncheon Club Christmas lunch, which falls this time on Tuesday 6th December. From early in the morning, the volunteers will arrive at the Town Hall, to make sure that all the preparations are in place for another special occasion. And this celebration comes only a few weeks after the very same team was out in force to host the fifth annual afternoon tea, in memory of the late Mrs Val Harvey MBE, raising an impressive £1,151 towards Macmillan Cancer Support. This is thanks to the efforts of all the helpers who contribute in so many ways to our community. Alun Tandy, Macmillan’s Development Manager for Mid and North Wales was in attendance again this year, to express his appreciation and it was good to see our own Scott Powell there too, as he is a key member of the Macmillan team in our area. It is the same spirit of volunteering at Luncheon Club that is demonstrated by Talgarth Christmas Lights Group, whose hard work over many weeks lights up our town in the run up to Christmas. On Saturday 29th October, Bronllys Hospital & Community League of Friends held their Autumn Fair in Talgarth Church Hall. I know that Maggie Sims and her colleagues have recently welcomed several new members to the team, to continue their good work for Bronllys Hospital and the wider community. With the ambitious proposals for Bronllys Wellbeing Park taken further forward at the recent AGM on 24th November, when the group’s status as a legal entity was confirmed, these are exciting as well as challenging times for Bronllys Hospital.

Whilst disappointment has been expressed that the Brecon Beacons National Park Authority Planning Committee felt it necessary to refer back the application for our new school on Hay Road on concerns around pedestrian safety, their decision has to be respected. In fact, it provides a valuable opportunity to consider these vital issues alongside the likely impact of the new housing development proposed for the adjacent site. I shall also be working with other governors and pupils in the School’s Road Safety Committee in the coming weeks to ensure that the voice of our young people is heard by the members of the Brecon Beacons National Park Authority. I am optimistic that we will secure an early Christmas present for Talgarth and the wider area at their December meeting. The new school will be the biggest investment in Talgarth for many decades, enhancing the town’s status as an area centre for education, health and public services for the years to come. I look forward to seeing many of you in the coming weeks, at one of the several community events signalling the season of Advent. The Christmas Market is being held at Talgarth Town Hall on Saturday 3rd December and promises to be a special occasion again this year. In the meantime, if you have any feedback or issues of concern, please don’t hesitate to contact me on: 07703 112113, by email: cllr.william.powell@powys.gov.uk, via Facebook or Twitter @WmPowell2016. Alternatively, please come along to my next advice surgery on Friday 2nd December from 5pm at Talgarth TiRC. You can also pop into the TiRC at any time to request a call on any issue that is troubling you, at this busy time of year. Happy Christmas William

To advertise in Wye Local please call Clare: 07811 961 983 or email: clare@wyelocal.co.uk -4-

Solar Hot Water Specialist Join the Energy Generation

Gas Engineer

Solar

Hay-on-Wye

Break Down Specialist • Installation - Service - Repair • Boilers - Cookers -Fires • Landlords Certificates • Park Homes and Caravans • Unvented Hot Water Systems • Natural Gas - LPG - Oil

Mark Vaughan mark@wyesolar.co.uk

Also qualified for your Oil Boiler

01497 821165

Mobile:- 07775 668323

HAY ACUPUNCTURE CLINIC Established since 2000

SANDY SANDAVER Lic Ac MBAcC

Home visits undertaken Wide Range of Conditions Treated Rose Cottage, Cusop Dingle Hay-On-Wye, Hereford HR3 5RQ

Please contact me with any enquiries Tel: 01497 821 625 Mob: 07980 596218 Email: sandysandaver@onetel.com

www.hayacupuncture.co.uk

Please mention Wye Local when responding to adverts -5-

News from Chris Davies

Baskerville Hall Hotel Clyro Court Nr Hay-on-Wye

on the A438 Hereford to Brecon main road at Clyro

-Your local MP

Two weeks ago we received the fantastic news that employment in Brecon and Radnorshire is at an alltime high, with unemployment claimants falling by 62% since 2010 in our area. Brecon and Radnor is a fantastic place to live, and we are lucky to have such a beautiful and rural place to call home. That being said, we are seeing our constituency’s average age rise, year on year.This can create some issues for our local economy. I believe there are many issues that must be faced head on, both in Westminster and in the Assembly in order to rebalance our economy. We need to create an economy here in Brecon and Radnorshire that attracts young talent from all over the country, we must encourage high tech businesses, both large and small to set up in our community. The jobs created by these organisations and the prosperity they would bring would transform this area. But why don’t these companies set up in our community? South Powys has strong links to South Wales and South West England and the North to North Wales and North West England. Surely we would make the perfect hub for a successful tech firm or high tech manufacturing company. I believe there are areas in which we could improve in order to attract such firms.Transport is key to having a successful economy, I believe investment in our roads is a must in the coming years. Driving from the South of our constituency to the North you would have to drive all the way on one lane roads, the creation of some duel carriageways at various points and bypasses will help to navigate through Brecon and Radnorshire exponentially.This investment will show businesses that we are open for business. The next area we must improve is rural broadband. I have campaigned on this issue both in Westminster and within Brecon and Radnorshire and access is now slowly increasing. This is a key reason why businesses don’t move to our constituency, they simply can’t get the high speed access they require to operate an effective business. In the 21st century we should not have parts of our country that can’t get effective mobile and internet access. We are in the middle of a global digital era and having high speed broadband would be a huge pull for businesses to set up here.

Open Acoustic Session Every Wednesday An informal gathering of players, singers and friends, entirely acoustic, without the paraphernalia of leads and microphones. Collaborations encouraged. A free drink and a bowl of chips for all performers. Audience and players - All Welcome

From 8.30pm Free entry from 7pm Real Ale & Bar Snacks available 7pm - 9.30pm Ample free car parking

Tel: 01497 820033

www.baskervillehall.co.uk

The complete housekeeping service for second homes and holiday lets..... Cleaning (regular and one-off) Laundry Service Key-Holding Maintenance Property ‘Caretaking’

www.wyebother.co.uk T: 01544 327919 M: 07833 497327 E: Enquiries@wyebother.com

To advertise in Please Wye Local please Clare: 07811 961 responding 983 or email: mention thecall Local Beacon when to clare@wyelocal.co.uk adverts -- 63 --

Bethesda Evangelical Church Oxford Road, Hay-on-Wye Christmas Services

Sunday 4 December, 10.30am: Morning Service & Christmas Dinner Sunday 11 December, 6pm: Christmas Nativity

Sunday 18 December 10.30am: Christmas Family Service 6pm: Carols by Candlelight Sunday 25 December, 10am: Christmas Day Service Everyone Welcome

Minister: Rev Gordon Bingham gjbingham@me.com 01497 820 685

01497 820965

Please mention Wye Local when responding to adverts -7-

To advertise in Wye Local please call Clare: 07811 961 983 or email: clare@wyelocal.co.uk -8-

Felting with Glasbury Arts Glasbury Village Hall Sunday 29 January 2017, 10.30am to 4pm

Felting with a Resist Workshop with Fiona Evans The techniques being taught can be used to create many items from bowls, lampshades, slippers, hats and flowers to textural wall hangings – the only limitation is your imagination. Ticket prices: £60 full price; £50 concessions (unwaged, students, over 60s). 10% members’ discount applies. Tickets: by telephone on 0333 666 3366 or online at: www.glasburyarts.co.uk.

Specialists in laundering

SPEAK EASY

bedlinen and towels for domestic, holiday cottages and B and Bs

Got to do a speech? Terrified? Let me turn terror into triumph! Professional actor and voice coach will visit and help you compose, arrange and deliver your words easily and clearly without fault or fear.

Professional, reliable, trustworthy service Free collection and delivery *

CALL PHIL ON 07817 662 383 FOR MORE DETAILS

Competitive rates Non smoking, pet free environment One off or regular service

PEST CONTROL

Don’t delay, call Bec today!

Need to get rid of: MOLES, RATS, WASPS and SQUIRRELS

Tel: 01544 327919 Mob: 07833 497327

CALL - WYNN BROWN

Email: enquiries@wyelinen.com

mob- 0778 654 2697 home - 01982 560791

* Please call to discuss

Please mention Wye Local when responding to adverts -9-

Wyeside Tree & Garden Wyeside Garden CareCare & Property Property Maintenance Maintenance & All aspects of garden maintenance work undertaken from lawns to patios, fencing, sheds and landscaping. All types of building and property maintenance and renovation undertaken. Fully Insured and references available.

Contact: David Arrowsmith on 01497 821874 Email: davidaarrowsmith@icloud.com davidaarrowsmith@live.co.uk

Your Own Personal Travel Advisor With 33 years experience

Use your Co-operative Membership card to collect points when you book with me.

Locally based - available at times to suit you Holidays can include:

Late Deals • Tailor-Made Tours / Holidays • City Breaks • British Holidays • Singles Holidays • Cruises Winter Sports • Special Interest and Activity Holidays • Flight Only / Accommodation Only Disabled Holidays • Package Holidays • Weddings / Honeymoons Theatre / Concert Tickets and Breaks • Sporting Events Australia / New Zealand Specialist

No hidden charges or consultancy fees For impartial, friendly advice and a free quote please contact: Helen Bruce Tel: 01497 831315 / 01497 831032 Fax: 01497 831032 Mobile: 07787 705657 Email: helen.bruce@co-operativepta.co.uk Fully ABTA and ATOL Bonded for your complete protection and security

G1147

To advertise in Wye Local please call Clare: 07811 961 983 or email: clare@wyelocal.co.uk - 10 -

Next generation fitness! There’s a video I put up recently that epitomises all I feel about Fitness and gaining the confidence to start, stick at it, persevere and reap the rewards: a lass is trying to boxjump onto a platform about 16’’ high. It’s one of those classics where she gets right to the point of jumping then loses her nerve. I hope the box isn’t too hard as each time she tries she gets so close she bangs her shins. It’s funny as hell and she’s really good natured about it, but you can also sense her frustration. Her trainer (who can box jump much higher!), watches bemused for a little while then fetches a tiny platform for her, 1” high. She does it. Then a slightly higher one, slightly higher again, until she finally (on the same session) does it - and the elation she feels radiates from the screen.THIS is what it’s all about! I have 6 Personal Training clients at the moment and of those I’d say 5 are simply after getting their confidence back, to the point where they feel empowered to either exercising in a group or building a range of different disciplines to practice at home and with me. You are NOT alone if you’re not feeling confident – it’s really common and I so get it. Even in the club I am always very aware of the ‘lass at the back’ and how she feels. (I still remember how

I felt going to my first aerobics 30 years ago, when it was at its height – I was certainly NOT fit and definitely NOT coordinated)! I feel fitness is making an important shift in this respect. We’re recognising that there’s FAR MORE to fitness, health and wellness than ‘jumping about’. I’ve often spoken here on how I won’t advise clients to do really metabolic work if they’re already stressed. To this end, I was chomping at the bit to do a fantastic course recently which enables me to teach a session called ‘The BrainFit WorkoutTM’. This uses amazing music, simple choreography, and a sprinkling of magic (I don’t want to give it all away!), ending with a guided meditation section, which will reduce stress, increase your confidence and help to banish negative internal chatter, fusing mind, body and soul with a softer approach than you might be used to. We did our first one a week ago and ended the session feeling really happy, positive, and powerful. Not just for this session but ANY classes you might do (as you can take what we do here away with you to use anywhere – even at home). Let’s end this year MINDFUL as well as fit! Article supplied by Cat Lawford, Personal Trainer, Gym & Tonic Health Club

Please mention Wye Local when responding to adverts - 11 -

Guy Notman Upholstery Reupholstery

Sofas & chairs made to order Hardwood frames and fully spring seats No foam used in construction Feather, fibre or feather flex cushions • Also headboards, ottomans and footstools made to measure • Fabrics from £17 per metre • Sale of ex-demo sofas and chairs

Tel: 01874 711703 Mob: 07968 144727 To advertise in Wye Local please call Clare: 07811 961 983 or email: clare@wyelocal.co.uk - 12 -

Get to really know... Jayne Evans

Most fortunate to be the librarian at Hay-on-Wye, proud Cymraes, former youth worker, and mother. I spend a lot of time with my lovely Dad as my mother died last year. Place of birth? Maesteg. Where do you live now? Aberhonddu. Marital status? Irrelevant. Occupation? Librarian at Hay-on-Wye. Children? Three lovely boys, and five glorious grandchildren. Pets? No. What was your favourite childhood television programme? Ryan and Ronnie, for a Welsh child in Yorkshire it was a joy. Are you a collector of anything? Arts and crafts materials, tons of it. If you could be any animal, what would you be and why? A Welsh international rugby player. If you could have any superpower, what would it be? The ability to resolve any conflict. And I want to be Miss World. What is usually your first thought when you wake up? “I’m tired”. What do you usually think about right before falling asleep? The Archers, having just listened to it. Do you believe in ghosts? No. Most exciting thing you’ve won? A place on 15 to 1. Two lessons life has taught you? It too shall pass. All shall be well and all shall be well and all manner of thing shall be well (Julian of Norwich). What makes you grumpy? Cruelty; not grumpy but miserable. Teenage crush? Gary Lineker (oops no, that’s for the last 30 years). You’re given one million pounds, what do you spend it on? Mostly the children, I suspect. Have any bad habits? I claim to indulge in all the vices. Which bad habits drive you crazy? Hawking, not Kes, the throat clearing business. Do you believe in the afterlife? Nope.

What book would you recommend to others? The Facts of Life by Graham Joyce. Best present ever received? The children. List one thing you wish you could change about yourself: Smoking. If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go? Canberra, to visit the Australian branch of the Evanses. List five goals on your life’s to-do list: To stop smoking, to be calmer, to draw and paint more, to practise the piano and to speak fluent Welsh. Name one regret you have: Smoking. Name one thing you miss about being a kid: Endless, guilt-free time to read. Name one thing you love about being an adult: Being a mother. What’s your favourite song of the moment? ‘Soave sia il vento’ (from Cosi Fan Tutte). What’s your favourite song of all time? ‘Mae hen wlad fy nhadau’. What’s your favourite thing to do on a Saturday night? Go to the theatre. What’s your favourite thing to do on a Sunday afternoon? Snooze in front of Come Dine with Me. Hidden talents? Acting, arguably. I’m soon to appear as Bishop Betty Belcher in Greed The Rock Opera, The Movie. What would be your dream job? Shakespearean actor but I’m really rubbish at learning lines. If you HAD to change your name, what would you change it to? Sian Ifans. What have you done today to make you feel proud? Made a bed, with the help of my son. Sum yourself up in five words: A muddled mass of contradictions.

Please mention Wye Local when responding to adverts - 13 -

Dee’s Domestic Services

Southwest Forestry & Arboricultural Services d Firewoo y r e at v g Tree surveys ve ompetiti c g Tree felling is prices th g All types of tree surgery ! r winte g Hedge cutting g Forestry & woodland management g Chipper hire available g Seasoned firewood for sale g Tree pruning/crown reduction g Section felling/dismantling g Fully qualified, experienced & insured

• Cleaning • Shopping • Dog Walking • Deep Clean Service • Carpet Cleaning • Domestic Cleaning “Dee has been helping me for the last few years. She visits a couple of times a week to help keep my house clean, takes me out to do my shopping. I don’t know what I’d do without her.” Joyce, Herefordshire.

No job too small my aim is to provide an excellent service

Carl Roberts 01497 842 681 07790 259 727 southwestforestryservices@gmail.com

07966180537

To advertise in Wye Local please call Clare: 07811 961 983 or email: clare@wyelocal.co.uk - 14 -

Animal Funeral Services WW1 Peace Celebrations in Talgarth With Remembrance Sunday having just passed it is opportune to reflect on what the news of the cessation of hostilities must have meant to people living in the UK and how communities set about preparing for their celebrations. The Brecon County Times reported on 11th November 1918 that the declaration of peace was celebrated in Talgarth with much rejoicing. Flags were flown and a band paraded through the town and well into the night. The bells of St Gwendoline rang their peals many times over. However, the transfer of troops from the battle zones to home could not happen immediately, and the first peace celebrations in Talgarth involving homecoming troops did not take place until Easter Monday 1919. During the year further celebratory dinners and ‘teas’ were held for returning soldiers, but the ‘grand’ celebration had to wait a little longer. The ‘full’ peace celebrations party took place on 19th July 1919, with the planning of the day itself displaying something of military operation. Initially a committee comprising 20 women and 20 men was proposed, but the Parish Council took primary responsibility for the event which may have something to do with the councillors personally providing a fair proportion of the funding to make the celebrations possible. Invitations to tender for the provision of tea and two kinds of cake (fruit and plain) and bread with butter were sought, along with the supply of 350 buns, some with and some without currants (every taste was being catered for). Two weeks later two tenders were received, one from the Swan Hotel (since demolished, but which stood on what is now George’s Green) and one from the local Talgarth stores, run by Mr Evans. Mr Evans was successful in his bid, which was at a cost of 9p per person for the teas, cakes and bread and butter; and 350 buns at a cost of 14 buns per 1/- (5p). Allowing for inflation this equates to the charge for the tea, cake, bread and butter and fruit cake being £5.58 per person; for the buns 22p per bun; with the charge for the commemorative medals being equivalent to £1.30 each. By any standards this seems good value. Article supplied by Alan Lovell, Talgarth & District History Society.

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

For more information on our 24hr service call Rachael or Austin on 01544 340 277 or 07970875244

Gareth Sheppard General Building & Plastering Specialist

Internal, External & Traditional Lime Plastering

•Plaster Boarding •Dry Lining •Metal Studding •Floor Screeding

Insurance Quotes Welcome Friendly & Reliable Service

Mini Digger and Dumper Hire All work fully insured

Telephone 01497 822 550 07779 246 267

Please mention Wye Local when responding to adverts - 15 -

Local Talent: Fiona Evans Artist name? Fiona Evans. Type of artist? Musician and textile artist. Range of work? Hay Community Choir and Decibelles (a ladies small singing ensemble) and two projects in East Devon. With regard to my textile work I received an Arts Council Grant last year for a large two-sided felted hanging for a church in Beer, Devon. I now enjoy working with mixed fabrics to create interesting pieces that are inspired by nature. I have also hand knitted and designed a range of knitwear for Field and Found in The Old Electric Shop. Price range? £10 – £1,500. How long have you been an artist? All my life! Singing wise I sang all my life – church choirs, then I got into the London Youth choir and when I was at college I joined the BBC Symphony Chorus and sang in all the prom concerts before I turned professional where I worked mainly with The Sixteen singing all around the world and on numerous film tracks. Textile wise I made clothes for my dolls when I was little and was taught to knit by my dad.

Where did you train or gain experience? Singing wise I studied at the Royal Academy of Music. I did Art A level and Textiles and Dress A level, have worked with a costume maker for the West End, made and designed wedding dresses and the new work I do has blossomed out of my move to this glorious area which is so inspirational. Artist statement: If you can conceive it, you can achieve it. Where can your products be purchased? In The Old Electric Shop and via our website www.springfieldarts.co.uk – our home up in the hills above Erwood where my husband has built a wonderful timber framed workshop space. We run creative workshops here including singing, felting, eco-printing and painting. What has been your proudest moment? Watching my children develop into strong confident adults. What would you class as ‘your masterpiece’? At

To advertise in Wye Local please call Clare: 07811 961 983 or email: clare@wyelocal.co.uk - 16 -

the moment I am most proud of Decibelles as they are a group of ladies who have risen to every challenge I have given them and more. They are the best of friends and we have an amazing time working together. Have you any future plans for your work? I want to explore more mixed media with both my creative work as well as my musical work. Incorporating more improvisatory aspects in both – who knows, I might be able to find some way of putting the two together. Perhaps an exhibition with a performance alongside it... What advice would you give a local artist? Follow your heart, don’t worry about mistakes and keep on exploring your voice. Which other local artists do you admire? Billy Charity – I love the way she shows people in a casual and special way making them really speak through her camera. Aine Venables – love her work and her colour palette. Toria Whitfield of Field and Found for her vision and her expertise.

Please mention Wye Local when responding to adverts - 17 -

PARRY RICHARDS Carpenter and Joiner Craig Pritchard

All aspects of 1st and 2nd fix carpentry: • • • • • •

new builds renovation work roofing kitchens and bathrooms tiling wood and laminate floors

Electrical Contractor

All aspects of electrics, Domestic, Commercial, Industrial. Inspecting and testing. Part p registered.

t. 01981500555 m. 07581094584 e. craigpritchard333@ymail.com

Tel: 01497 847512 Mob: 07779 328443

Colebrook cottage, Bredwardine, Hereford, HR3 6BZ

Email: bparryrichards@aol.com

BETHEL ELECTRICS

VISION & SOUND

Tel: 01874 623727

Tel: 01497 821143

9 Bethel Square Brecon

23 Lion Street Hay-on-Wye

Price Comparison BOSCH Tumble Dryer WTE84106 Currys price – £324 £309 + NO Install + Remove old £15 John Lewis price – £326 £309 + Install £8 + Remove old £9 Ao.com price - £338.98 £309 + Install £9.99 + Remove old £19.99

OUR PRICE £339.95 £329.95 + Install FREE + Remove old £10

A1 Electrics

25 High Street Builth Wells

Tel: 01982 553388

A small selection of our everyday prices. Shop local – we are more competitive than you think.

PANASONIC TV TX32DS500 Currys price – £339 £279 + Install £45 + Remove old £15 John Lewis price – £322.99 £279 + Install £34.99 + Remove old £9

Ao.com price - £358.98 £279 + Install £64.99 + Remove old £14.99

OUR PRICE £339.95 £329.95 + Install FREE + Remove old £10

SIEMENS Fridge Freezer KG36NAW35G Currys price – £615 £560 + Install £35 + Remove old £20 John Lewis price – £728 £719 + Install free + Remove old £9 Ao.com price – £608.98 £579 + Install £9.99 + Remove old £19.99

OUR PRICE £564.95 £549.95 + Install FREE + Remove old £15

Prices compared at time of going to press.

To advertise in Wye Local please call Clare: 07811 961 983 or email: clare@wyelocal.co.uk - 18 -

Save Hay Library with HOWLS Please ask that: • Powys County Council start a proper consultation about the library’s future • Let him know why you value the library • Tell him how important the professional staff are to library users and the local community.

Yes, I know it sounds ridiculous. Hay, the ‘town of books’, without a library. Yet that is what Powys County Council are threatening us with. They are on course to start library closures across the county, with 10 libraries being threatened. After a public meeting on 17 October to support the library, residents started emailing and writing to Cllr Graham Brown, portfolio holder for libraries, calling on him to halt closure talks. A supporters group was formed from the meeting. We are called HOWLS – Hay-on-Wye Library Supporters. The pressure has resulted in Powys postponing closure talks but they have now passed the buck to Hay Town Council. Our Town Council should not be made to solve Powys’ ill-considered decision to make a 50% cut in the library services. Our next task is to challenge Powys on how they handle the consultation process and demand that the community be given time to properly consider the range of options for the future of Hay and the other libraries. Hay is a working rural town with a diverse community who use the library for a whole range of facilities. In the last financial year Hay library received 17,605 visits. It is a busy and well-used library. Please show your support for Hay library and the staff by writing to: Cllr Graham Brown, Deputy Leader/Cabinet Portfolio Holder, Member Support at Powys County Hall, Spa Road East, Llandrindnod Wells, Powys LD1 5LG. Or you can email him at: cllr.graham.brown@powys.gov.uk.

Please also support us at HOWLS. There is still lots to do, so if have any time or skills please let us know, email or write to: HOWLS, Bridge House, Newport Street, Hayon-Wye HR3 5BG or email us at: info@savehaylibrary.org. Article written by Richard Greatrex

p.j.jenkins building services construction maintenance install stoves service stoves HETAS reg-5266 Please call: Pete 07831 498 881 Mike 07972 302 645

pjj.buildingservices@ gmail.com

Please mention Wye Local when responding to adverts - 19 -

The Beauty and the Beasts!

The Beauty Mill

Get your nails done for the Christmas period With Jessica Geleration colour for nails Nail gel that lasts at least 2 weeks and doesn’t ruin your nails £20 to include hand massage Book now Mill Service Station Three Cocks Brecon LD3 0SL 01497 847 081

After holding a Trainer’s Permit for two years, Sheila Lewis from The Beauty Mill at Three Cocks has now been granted a full trainer’s licence by The Jockey Club. Our local Beauty Therapist is up there now with the big players like top trainers Nicky Henderson and Venetia Williams. Only just the other day I was sitting there in the ‘pre-parade ring’ at The Beauty Mill, waiting to have my ‘whiskers’ seen to and was thinking that I might just have a Deluxe Manicure for my ‘hooves’ before Christmas or my next holiday. Those horses also love to have a coat of nail varnish on their toes before their morning canter up on Hay Common or before the 2.40pm at Aintree! In the winter the horses have their coats clipped by Sheila just as we ladies have a waxing done. This month we are all sporting the Brazilian look! Sheila can give you just as good a massage as she gives the horses, and they even get given light therapy treatment and ultra sound which is good for the regeneration of new cells. Those horses want for nothing... Seven horses occupy Sheila’s training yard which is soon to feature a brand spanking new washing down area and up to the minute solarium. Lucky beasts! Mind you, we fillies and mares can get our all over tan at The Beauty Mill, either a spray tan in the ‘stable’ or in the vertical solarium. Please note too, that Gift Vouchers are available. A favourite idea for Christmas presents for loved ones. It’s ‘odds-on’ that it will be a ‘winning’ present! Sheila is ably assisted by Beauty Therapist Charlotte Lote. Experienced and qualified, just like Sheila, but there isn’t enough room on this ‘race-card’ here to list all the letters they’ve got after their names! Women come in to The Beauty Mill to be pampered and to feel in ‘good form’ when they leave the ‘paddock’. ‘Groomed’ to perfection, most of us fillies leave kicking our heels as if we are ready to run in the Mares Hurdle at Cheltenham! Article written by Clare Williams

To advertise in Wye Local please call Clare: 07811 961 983 or email: clare@wyelocal.co.uk - 20 -

ack

Mount

I n te ri o r s

ain

Shop 1, Phoenix House, High Street, Talgarth

Telephone: 01874 711 165 Transform your home with new flooring and curtains

For all Your Flooring Needs!

Home Selection Service

Free Estimates

• Carpets • Vinyls • Curtains • Blinds • Karndean • Rugs • Cushions • Rugdoctor Please mention Wye Local when responding to adverts - 21 -

To advertise in Wye Local please call Clare: 07811 961 983 or email: clare@wyelocal.co.uk - 22 -

Brilley Christmas Tree Festival and Craft Market On Friday 2nd December, in the Community Hall in the parish of Brilley and Michaelchurch, a community led event is being held to make Christmas wreaths which will be sold at the Christmas Tree Festival at St Mary’s Church in Brilley and the Christmas Market in the Community Hall on both Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th December. It’s being held between 10am and 4pm and those who wish to go along, even for just an hour or two and have an enjoyable time making wreaths, should bring a packed lunch. Teas and coffees will be provided. There is no charge for this event, but please contact Phyllis Jones on 01497 831535 for further details and let her know if you can provide any materials such as ivy, laurel, moss, holly etc. On Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th December, the Christmas Market is being held in the Community Hall in conjunction with the Christmas Tree Festival which will be held in St Mary’s Church, Brilley. These take place between 10am and 5pm. At the Christmas Market there will be festive refreshments, charity stalls, craftspeople, Christmas wreaths, holly and mistletoe, mulled wine and a raffle. The Christmas Tree Festival is a community led event that brings people and local organisations together by each decorating a Christmas tree and thereby transforming the church with over 40 sparkling and creatively decorated trees. Quite magical. The trees are decorated by businesses and organisations such as Brownies, charities, schools (all ages) and the local community, to the background of carols and Christmas music. Brilley and Michaelchurch-on-Arrow are blessed with two churches, which are very different to each

other and while one is in England (Brilley), the other is in Wales. However like all churches these days, both require maintenance work on them which incurs huge expense. So come along and support the festival and welcome the coming of Christmas. For more information contact Fiona Mead on 01497 831537 or email on fjmead59@yahoo.com.

Please mention Wye Local when responding to adverts - 23 -

The Drew Barker-Wright Appeal Drew Barker-Wright is a little boy from Talgarth who is currently in Birmingham Children’s Hospital suffering from an aggressive form of cancer, for which he needs to undergo prolonged treatment. We intend to support his parents, our friends Mel and Jon, by fundraising to enable them to stay together as a family whilst Drew has his treatment. Some of you will know Mel from her Zumba Classes, others of you will remember when she appeared on the Village SOS programme as part of the Talgarth Mill restoration. Her grandparents lived in Talgarth, and together with her Mum, Gaynor, Mel ran Dancewear UK until earlier this year. Jon works in Dorstone at the Neals Yard Creamery. Drew is their only child, and having waited six years for him to come along, he is now fighting for his life. Spencer Williams, who met the family in the hospital, has set up a Just Giving page where you can donate, and we will be running a series of events locally. All details can be

found on The Bakers’ Table Facebook page, starting with a coffee morning on Thursday 1st December, the proceeds of which will be donated to the fund for Drew. Please support us if you can. Thank you. Article written by Nicola Willis of The Bakers’ Table

For all your flooring needs Design level service & products without the designer price • Free Estimates • Home Selection Service • Master Craftsmen • Carpets on the roll • Offcuts • Blinds and much more

Tel. 01497 820077 www.sullivanflooring.co.uk

2 Glanwye Business Park, Hay-on-Wye, HR3 5EW

To advertise in Wye Local please call Clare: 07811 961 983 or email: clare@wyelocal.co.uk - 24 -

Wye Valley Firewood Wye Valley Firewood Limited are a local family run business, established in 1996 providing seasoned and kiln-dried firewood in the Wye Valley and surrounding area. In the last 18 months, we have diversified into the biomass market supplying premium quality G30/G50 wood-chip with an average moisture content of 22%â&#x20AC;&#x201C;25%. Wye Valley Firewood not only offer a premium quality BSL-authorised wood-chip and firewood product, but pride ourselves on providing excellent customer ffer service, which is at the heart o e W ry of our business at all times. delive a free 7 days a e c i r v u ser no withi week l area a loc

l PREMIUM QUALITY G30/G50 WOOD-CHIP FOR

BIOMASS BOILERS

l LOG SIZES TAILORED TO SUIT INDIVIDUAL NEEDS l LOAD SIZES FROM 1.2M3 TO 6M3 l HALF METRE LENGTHS FOR LARGE BURNERS l PRE-PACKED KILN-DRIED AND SEASONED

LOGS IN MANAGEABLE BAGS

l KINDLING IN CONVENIENT NET BAGS, IDEAL

FOR EASY FIRE LIGHTING

l CONTRACT WOOD PROCESSING

PLEASE CONTACT IOAN AT WYE VALLEY FIREWOOD ON 07789 256 510 OR 01874 754 517 IOAN@WYEVALLEYFIREWOOD.CO.UK OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.WYEVALLEYFIREWOOD.CO.UK FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Please mention Wye Local when responding to adverts - 25 -

Q A:

I w an

Te yo St

Be D

To advertise in Wye Local please call Clare: 07811 961 983 or email: clare@wyelocal.co.uk - 26 -

Jokes of the month

Peter Evans

Llanigon Plant Hire SEPTIC TANKS EMPTIED

by father & son (Colan & James Badham) Q: What do you call a pig that does karate? A: A pork chop. I was wondering why the ball kept getting bigger and bigger, and then it hit me. Teacher: “Which book has helped you the most in your life?” Student: “My father’s cheque book!”

Independent Funeral Director 01497847880(24hr) Farm Slurry Tanks Emptied

HAY-ON-WYE • TALGARTH • CRICKHOWELL • BRECON • SENNYBRIDGE AND SURROUNDING AREAS

Serving Brecon, Crickhowell and the Usk Valley Registered carrier of waste

A * Star Plumbing Brookfield, Groesffordd, Brecon

For all your Plumbing and Tiling requirements

Telephone:

Specialising in complete bathroom installation

(01874) 665608 (07831) 882699 Tel: 07770 996568

Adam Reed ~ 7 Tai Canol Llangorse

Ben: “Dad, there is a hole in my shoe.” Dad: “Yes, Ben, that’s where you put your foot.”

Truck Load Truck and Trailer Load Tractor and Trailer Load Kindling by the bag

A W Logs Seasoned Quality Firewood & Kindling

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.

Adrian Williams at AW Logs: Home - 01874 711183 Mobile - 07974 811297 www.awlogs.co.uk Bryngroes Cottage,Velindre, Brecon LD3 0TA

Please mention Local when responding to adverts To advertise inPlease the Local Beacon tel. 07427 864130 email. advertising@localbeacon.co.uk mention theWye Local Beacon when responding to adverts -- 27 16 --

Christmas Party Time!

Geckos Winter Net-Ball Saturday 10th December 2016 7pm - 2.30am, Baskerville Hall Hotel, Clyro

Live Band - The Midways, 8 - 11pm : DJ 11pm - end Canapés served 8 - 9pm : Lots more to be confirmed ... Dress Code: Black Tie Limited Tickets - £20 each. Buy from Pughs @ Londis or Boutique No1. of Hay. Contact 07723 605675 to buy from a Gecko Netball Member

Make this the venue for your Christmas works party

THE BRIDGE INN @ MICHAELCHURCH ESCLEY acclaimed as one of britain’s 50 cosiest pubs (the telegraph, oct 2016), would like to wish all their customers a very happy christmas. Romantic winter yurt B&B accommodation now open. Visit our website, call or email us for further details.

www.thebridgeinnmichaelchurch.co.uk 01981 510 646 / HR2 0JW thebridgeinn@hotmail.com

PARTY TIME! • PARTY TIME! • PARTY TIME! • PARTY TIME! • PARTY TIME!

Christmas Day Lunch Join us to celebrate this very special day of the year with a glass of bubbly on arrival. Tables available from 12.00–14.00. £49.99 per person | £29.99 Children 2–12 | Children under 2 free New Year’s Eve Dinner & Dance

Celebrate the end of 2016 and the start of a new year at our very first New Year’s Eve Dinner and Dance. Welcome drinks available from 19.00 with tables available from 19.30–20.30 for Chef’s creative six course tasting menu. Dancing to our local DJ. Carriages at 02.00. £75.00 per person VISIT WWW.SWANATHAY.COM TO SEE OUR DELICIOUS MENUS The Swan at Hay, Church Street, Hay-on-Wye HR3 5DQ 01497 821 188 | stay@swanathay.co.uk | www.swanathay.com

Please mention Wye Local when responding to adverts

PARTY TIME! • PARTY TIME! • PARTY - 29 -TIME! • PARTY TIME! • PARTY TIME!

Off Grid Gourmet at The Globe at Hay An environmentally sustainable food ethos at the globe at hay. “This isn’t a usual restaurant, this is a place that works in harmony with its surroundings and uses them to create a unique experience.” – Hugh Sawyer, new Head Chef.

We here at the globe love our food and are always keen to use it as a means of bringing the community together.The process of welcoming Hugh into our midst has been a truly wonderful experience for the whole team. His sustainable ethos and the boundless energy that he throws into his work are a joy to see.We couldn’t be more pleased to host his talent and welcome the infamous Off Grid Gourmet ethos to the globe. Keep you eyes out for our new Off Grid Gourmet at the globe at hay Supper Evenings, a rare chance to sample great food from a chef who loves creating unique, sustainable and truly delicious menus. Pop in and pick up a Winter Menu now! Article supplied by The Globe at Hay

PARTY TIME! • PARTY TIME! • PARTY TIME! • PARTY TIME! • PARTY TIME!

Every Wednesday: Pizzas

Beautiful Hair for Christmas!

Buy one get one half price. Eat in or take away.

Every Friday

Fish & Chips £6, 12pm–2pm

Traditional Sunday Roasts Join us for our fantastic Sunday roast. Be sure to book, as we get very busy.

Christmas Quiz 15th December, 7.30pm

£2/person, max 5 people per team. Proceeds to Macmillan Cancer Support.

Mobile Hairdressing Call Jane for an appointment on 07974 779363 Gift Vouchers Available

New Year’s Eve Come and see the New Year in with us! Food from our delicious ‘Gourmet Buffet’ and dancing to the amazing ‘MIRROR-BALL’.

Christmas Opening We will be open daily as usual for food and drink. Christmas Day, by appointment only. Boxing Day, open for drinks only! Booking advisable throughout the festive period, to avoid disappointment.

Clyro, Herefordshire, HR3 5RZ 01497 820 670 baskervillearms.co.uk info@baskervillearms.co.uk

Open Tuesday to Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays, 10am–4pm

Seasonal Lunches 1st–23rd December £10 per head

Home-made Canapés for your Christmas parties Plus rich fruit cakes, Yule logs (Gluten free), stollen, Christmas puddings and bread all available to order. Talgarth Mill, The Square Talgarth LD3 0BW tel: 01874 711 125 www.facebook.com/thebakerstable www.talgarthmill.com

PARTY TIME! • PARTY TIME! • PARTY TIME! • PARTY TIME! • PARTY TIME!

THE TRAM INN Traditional Country Freehouse Real Ales, Home Cooked Meals & Wood Burning Stoves

Please visit our website for the Christmas Menu

The Tram Inn Eardisley Hereford HR3 6PG

A 14th Century Country Inn situated on the Welsh Border of the Wye Valley, with magnificent views of the Welsh hills and Herefordshire countryside. A perfect place to relax, eat, drink, sleep and catch up with friends old and new. Our Homemade menu offers the best of country fare using the finest locally sourced produce and fresh ingredients. Relax on the warm summer days in the large streamside garden.

01544 327251 info@thetraminn.co.uk www.thetraminn.co.uk

CHRISTMAS OPENING HOURS 2016/2017 Sat 24th – Tues 27th Dec: Closed Weds 28th – Fri 30th Dec: Open as normal Sat 31st Dec: Open 8.30am – 5pm Sun 1st – Tues 10th Jan: Closed Weds 11th Jan: Open as normal. Jane and all the staff wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

HAY BUS / HAY TAXI

Food is served in the bar every day, all freshly cooked in house. Our refurbished Restaurant is open every day. Winter opening times: Lunch 12pm–3pm Dinner 6pm–9pm

16 Seat Minibus

Christmas Bookings now being taken.

8 Seat Taxi

Phone Mark or Lowri on 01497 831262

07974 106656

www.rhydspence.com email:info@rhydspence.com The Rhydspence Inn, HR3 6EU

(Wheelchair Access)

Hay Bus Hay Taxi @bus_hay

PARTY TIME! • PARTY TIME! • PARTY TIME! • PARTY TIME! • PARTY TIME!

Jermin productions Wednesday 28th December Monday 2nd January

A Thousand Years of Christmas Saturday 17th December 7.30pm With Sally Bradshaw (Mezzo Soprano), Rowan Williams (104th Archbishop of Canterbury), and Mark Etherington (Accompanist) Here is an unique opportunity to celebrate and get into the Christmas mood as the show covers all moods from medieval mysticism to a hangover, and has its hilarious moments.

Join our hero Dick as he sets out on an anticfilled journey with his cat and pantomime friends in search of fame and fortune. Will he be able to fight off the raucous King Rat? Will he find his one true love in the gorgeous Alice Fitzwarren? You’ll have to come to Theatr Brycheiniog this Christmas and find out!

This purr-fect festive treat is jam-packed with all the classic traditional ingredients of stunning sets, brilliant songs, dazzling choreography and heaps of comedy slapstick to encourage plenty of laughs and audience participation.

Tickets £14 Concessions £12 Family Ticket £45

Archbishop Rowan Williams is an accomplished singer, loves a good joke and can read Dylan Thomas like a true native. Distinguished soprano Sally Bradshaw sings up a storm from Bach to Victorian Ballads, carols and folk songs. Mark Etherington plays a range of instruments, not content with merely the piano, he picks up medieval bells, a tambourine and a viola.

Tickets £18.00 (£17.00 concs) www.brycheiniog.co.uk

Box Office 01874 611622

Check dates and times online at: www.brycheiniog.co.uk Box Office 01874 611622

PARTY TIME! • PARTY TIME! • PARTY TIME! • PARTY TIME! • PARTY TIME!

THE ROAST OX CHRISTMAS PARTY MENU

£16.99 for 2 courses £19.99 for 3 courses Available through December. Pre-booking essential (min 8 people). Mon and Tues: Closed Weds–Sat: 12pm–2pm & 6pm till close Sun: 12.30pm–2.30pm Sun evening, bar only: 6pm till close Painscastle Builth Wells Powys LD2 3JL 01497 851 398

starters Butternut Squash, parmesan and chilli soup with freshly baked bread Chicken liver and brandy parfait, homemade chutney, baby leaf and toasted brioche Platter of home cured and smoked salmon, lemon, wild rocket and granary buttered bloomer bread Warm salad of roasted pepper, marinated olives and feta cheese, baby leaf salad and sunblushed tomato dressing mains Free range turkey, traditional trimmings, gravy and vegetables Confit of Welsh lamb shoulder, biarritz potatoes, roasted root vegetables and redcurrant and rosemary jus Venison haunch steak, pancetta and leek dauphinoise potatoes, braised red cabbage and a game jus Pan fried fillet of sea bass, crayfish and chorizo risotto, balsamic glaze and garlic bread Spiced sweet potato and mixed bean cake, coriander yogurt and red onion marmalade desserts Traditional Christmas pudding and brandy sauce Rum and raisin creme brulee with a shortbread biscuit Chocolate and orange mousse Local cheese and biscuits, red onion marmalade, grapes and apple

PARTY TIME! • PARTY TIME! • PARTY TIME! • PARTY TIME! • PARTY TIME!

small farms Organic and locally produced meat

Our organic RUBY RED Devon Beef and Lamb reared on our farms at Lower Porthamal and Ciliau, or bought locally. Our beef is hung for 21 days before being prepared for the shop. Rib and Sirloin on the bone a speciality. Free range pedigree Welsh pork from Builth Wells. Turkeys, Geese, Ducks and Chickens are either organic or free range. This year as an alternative to Turkey we will be having Packington free range Cockerel. They are slow reared for an exceptional taste. We now cure our own Bacon along with our home-made free range sausage. We have a small deli counter selling organic butter, cheese, milk and eggs plus Bernie’s pasties and Seasonal pies. We also stock award-winning Trealy farm charcuterie.

Orders are now being taken for Christmas We would be happy to discuss your Christmas requirements by email, telephone or call and see us in the shop. We at Smallfarms Butchers wish all our customers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. 8 Broad Street, Hay-on-Wye, HR3 5DB

Tel: 01497 820 558 Email: shop@smallfarms.eu Web: smallfarms.eu

CHRISTMAS SHOPPING • CHRISTMAS SHOPPING • CHRISTMAS SHOPPING

est 1998

MORGANS o f Po n ty b at

Pontybat Farm Llanfilo Brecon Powys LD3 0PA 01874 711 777

Christmas Barn Now Open for all your Christmas shopping Late night opening Thursday 15 December

Real Christmas Trees

Open every day from Sat 5 Nov to Fri 23 Dec 9am–6pm

Pre-orders welcomed

Gifts

Homewares

Christmas Decorations

CHRISTMAS SHOPPING • CHRISTMAS SHOPPING • CHRISTMAS SHOPPING

Friendly expert interior decoration by Coralie Rogers The new Jane Churchill collection has just arrived.

Gifts now available.

ROOM

The Cow House Dorstone, Herefordshire, HR3 6BE Tuesday to Friday 10 till 4 01981 551177

www.roominhay.com CHRISTMAS SHOPPING • CHRISTMAS SHOPPING • CHRISTMAS SHOPPING

Backfold is back in the fold All your Christmas Shopping needs in one place – in the little area of Backfold. Hay’s best kept secret. There are a number of really nice shops here which are often missed by the casual shopper. Enter this pretty lane from either end. By the zebra crossing in Oxford Street at one end, or from near Spar off Castle Street the other. Gift ideas consist of garden and house items, vintage or new books, furniture and records, a computer shop, and optician. A café too, to sit and rest your weary limbs after the shopping is done, and then enjoy the stunning laser light display which will be showing from when it gets

Turn off, Re-tune and Drop in.

Headline making independent music shop only a one minute walk from the main carpark. A destination shop packed with machine cleaned vinyl records, CDs, books and more. It’s the Real Macaw – accept no substitute. 1000’s of items £4 or less. Prices reduced on everything for December

BACKFOLD, 2 CASTLE WALL HAY-ON-WYE, HR3 5EQ 07527 298199

HAYSTACKS MUSIC & MORE

dark until mid-evening.

Bring some colour back! ... and treat your feet!

Warm Soles Reflexology & Reflexology Lymph Drainage

Cheryl Christopher - mobile therapist t: 01497 847676 www.warmsoles.net

S EER THIS XMA SAY IT WITH B real craft beers and of s d re d n u H > K’s top ales from the U s microbrewerie PLUS ers cal beers & cid > Welsh and lo imports > US and Euro ates ks Custom cr Plus: Gift pac ift vouchers Glassware G Find us online at www.beerrevolution.co.uk Follow us on Twitter @BeerRevHay

CHRISTMAS SHOPPING • CHRISTMAS SHOPPING • CHRISTMAS SHOPPING

Flower Shop The

Bespoke Floral Design

tel: 01497 820106 email: petal@hayflowershop.co.uk web: www.hayflowershop.co.uk 45b Lion Street, Hay on Wye, HR3 5AA

Talgarth Christmas Market offers a great opportunity to buy Local Produce, Arts & Crafts, Seasonal Food & Drink, Mulled Wine and Mince Pies together with a Tombola, Raffle, Face Painting, Children’s Games and our special Santa’s Grotto with much, much more. Please come along and join us! Merry Christmas to you all.

To advertise in Wye Local please call Clare: 07811 961 983 or email: clare@wyelocal.co.uk CHRISTMAS SHOPPING • CHRISTMAS- SHOPPING • CHRISTMAS SHOPPING 40 -

Santa Claus Claus Santa

In the 4th century there was a Bishop who lived in In the 4th century there was a Bishop who lived in the town of Myra (modern day Turkey). He wanted to the town of Myra (modern day Turkey). He wanted to help the poor but sometimes knew people were too help the poor but sometimes knew people were too proud to accept gifts of money. So to save their dignity proud to accept gifts of money. So to save their dignity he crept out during the night and threw bags of coins he crept out during the night and threw bags of coins through their open windows – they often landed in through their open windows – they often landed in stockings which were hanging by the fire to dry. stockings which were hanging by the fire to dry. He was a magnificent-looking man with a red cloak, He was a magnificent-looking man with a red cloak, a long white beard, and a red hat – this was the a long white beard, and a red hat – this was the dress of the Bishops of the time. dress of the Bishops of the time. Nicholas gave in secret; was alert to others’ needs, Nicholas gave in secret; was alert to others’ needs, and expected nothing for himself in return. It was this and expected nothing for himself in return. It was this selfless generosity which sought only the good of the selfless generosity which sought only the good of the other that made Nicholas’ gifts the gifts of a saint. other that made Nicholas’ gifts the gifts of a saint. It has become the custom to give gifts at Christmas It has become the custom to give gifts at Christmas because of Bishop because of Bishop Nicholas and the gifts Nicholas and the gifts brough by the Three Wise brough by the Three Wise Men to Jesus. (Caspar Men to Jesus. (Caspar brought gold coins, brought gold coins, Balthazar incense and Balthazar incense and Melchior brought myrrh); Melchior brought myrrh); Bishop Nicholas said the Bishop Nicholas said the greatest joy on earth is greatest joy on earth is generosity. generosity. Article by Jacqueline Kennett. Article by Jacqueline Kennett.

Castello Castello DE HAYE DE HAYE

Made in Hay Made in Hay

A time for giving

Backfold • Hay Castle Wall Backfold • Hay Castle Wall

TRADITIONAL HANDMADE TRADITIONAL HANDMADE SOAP stocked by SOAP stocked by The Thoughtful Gardener The Thoughtful Gardener Hay on Wye Hay on Wye

Please mention Wye Local when responding to adverts

CHRISTMAS SHOPPING • CHRISTMAS - 41 - SHOPPING • CHRISTMAS SHOPPING

CHRISTMAS SHOPPING • CHRISTMAS SHOPPING • CHRISTMAS SHOPPING

Joneshomehardware www.joneshomehardware.co.uk

HARDWARE • DIY • COOKSHOP • GARDEN MACHINERY

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all our customers

11-12 Castle Street Hay-on-Wye Tel: 01497 820760

CHRISTMAS SHOPPING • CHRISTMAS SHOPPING • CHRISTMAS SHOPPING

Distinctive handmade British leathergoods by Emma S. Baker-Jones

www.esbleather.co.uk emma@esbleather.co.uk PO Box 101, Letton, Hereford HR3 6DT Tel: 01981 500540

Treat your loved ones to leather goods that will last this Christmas

Locally Handmade British Bridle Leather Dog Collars & Leads, Belts, Saddlery, Sheep & Cattle Halters and commissions, since 1989.

Great as Christm Gifts

Lovely down jackets by Rab and Montane Skogstad ski jackets and ski goggles Warm hats and gloves

Fleece-lined Wellington boots Go-Pro cameras and accessories Hand-made Scandinavian leather goods and bushcraft knives Hi-viz reflective cycling clothing and bike lights to keep you safe during the cold winter nights Traditional wooden sledges Petromax heavy duty outdoor cooking products from Germany, including cast iron Dutch ovens, griddles, camp fire steel Winter tripods, kettles and long-handled Sale wrought iron frying pans.

Tel: 01497 820022 www.psmoutdoors.co.uk CHRISTMAS SHOPPING â&#x20AC;˘ CHRISTMAS SHOPPING â&#x20AC;˘ CHRISTMAS SHOPPING

CHRISTMAS SHOPPING • CHRISTMAS SHOPPING • CHRISTMAS SHOPPING

COUNTRY SUPPLIES Stockists of Kitchenware & China Hardware Toys & Puzzles (stocking fillers) Plain & Scented Candles Basketware Stationery Wide Range of Storage Boxes Large Selection of Pet Food & Accessories (Reasonably priced) Telephone 01497 820 387 Oxford Road Hay-on-Wye (opposite the main car park)

CHRISTMAS SHOPPING • CHRISTMAS SHOPPING • CHRISTMAS SHOPPING

.GIBBONS J . C

FAMILY BUTCHERS 01497 820 636

Beautiful & unusual gifts and treasures, naturally formed or inspirationally created. Also for a limited time a collection of artworks by local artists.

Aladdin’s Cave for Christmas.

Wishin g our lo vely custom e r s Happy a

and P Christ eaceful mas

and a very b thank ig y valued ou for your custom in 2016

Christmas is coming.........

Fresh Farm Turkeys, Ducks & Geese

Large Range of Fresh Seasonal Game Our Homemade Sausagemeats, Stuffings & Homecured Bacon Alongside Our Quality Locally Sourced Beef, Lamb & Pork Homecooked Hams

& Festive Deli Counter Call into discuss your Christmas 2016 requirements with us: 28 Castle Street, Hay on Wye HR3 5DF

CHRISTMAS SHOPPING • CHRISTMAS SHOPPING • CHRISTMAS SHOPPING

Local Landscapes 2017 Calendar On Sale Now! RRP £6.50 – Makes an ideal Christmas gift for family and friends An amazing array of scenes are included, locations such as Mynydd Illtud, Llanthony Priory, Llangorse Lake and Hay Bluff to name just a few. All images are within the Brecon Beacons National Park. Currently on sale in the following outlets: BRECON: Brecon Beacons National Park Visitor Centre; Brecon Tourist Information Centre; Brecon Photo Centre; Ty Cariad; Bishops Meadow Garage; Welsh Delights. CRICKHOWELL: Crickhowell Tourist Information Centre. HAY ON WYE: Broad Street Books; Hay TIB; Thoughtful Gardiner; FW Golesworthys; Hay Newsagents; Pughs of Londis; Dolls House Fun; Hay Post Office; Country Supplies. TALGARTH: Talgarth TIRC; Talgarth Stores; Phoenix Crafts. IN BETWEEN: The Old Railway Line; Boughrood Stores; Talybont Stores, Regent House Filling Station

Please mention Wye Local when responding to adverts

CHRISTMAS SHOPPING • CHRISTMAS - 51 - SHOPPING • CHRISTMAS SHOPPING

CHRISTMAS SHOPPING • CHRISTMAS SHOPPING • CHRISTMAS SHOPPING

Gardening Column

POINSETTIA

JW’S MINI SKIPS & PLANT HIRE

Micro & Mini Diggers Dumpers • Rollers Wacker Plates Generators Repairs Van Hire • Chippers Cherry Pickers • Water Pumps Stump Grinders

T: 01497 847355 M: 07785 735126

The Poinsettia could have been specifically designed for Christmas with its bright red halo and festive green foliage. However that red halo is not just a pretty face: It’s the secret of the Poinsettia’s popularity. It can last for months because the red halo consists of long-lasting leafy bracts rather than soft petals that shrivel up quickly.This allows the Poinsettia to look its best for up to 12 weeks or more. Poinsettias come from Mexico and they were discovered by Joel Poinsett in 1825 and were associated with Christmas even then. Poinsettias need bright but not strong light away from strong sun and draughts.They need a minimum temperature of 13 to 15 Celsius (55 – 59 Fahrenheit). It’s also a good idea to be careful when transporting Poinsettias from the garden centre to your home in the winter, as the cold outdoor temperatures can damage the foliage. Once home water Poinsettias sparingly as overwatering can damage plants. As a rule of thumb, only water when the surface of the compost has begun to dry out. With care Poinsettias can be kept for a second year but they tend to develop into woody, leggy shrubs. It’s much better to save up the pennies and buy another that has been cosseted and encouraged into growth by a regime of good food, greenhouse lights and heat! Finally if you would like a change from the traditional red bracts. There are now new varieties with dusky pink, pale yellow, deep plum or cream bracts and some even have variegated leaves. Every home should have one this Christmas. Article supplied by The Old Railway Line Garden Centre. Three Cocks

Please mention Wye Local when responding to adverts - 53 -

To advertise in Wye Local please call Clare: 07811 961 983 or email: clare@wyelocal.co.uk - 54 -

News from...

Fairtrade Hay Beautiful ethical gifts at Hay Christmas Fayre

Black Mountains Lions Club How lucky we were to have a dry evening for our Bonfire and Firework Bonanza. Congratulations to everyone who contributed to the Guy competition. Didn’t they burn well?! Winners were: 1st Prize to Eardisley C of E Primary School, 2nd to Hay School and 3rd to Clyro Church in Wales School. They win £100, £20 and £10 respectively. The winning school will hold the Shield for a year and each school will be presented with a Certificate. Our thanks to John Reese of Ashbrook Garage for sponsoring the Guy competition. We all had a great time. Just a reminder that the Black Mountains Lions will be holding their Co-op Draw from 8th to 11th December. 1st Prize is £175 of Co-op shopping vouchers, 2nd Prize is £50 vouchers and 3rd Prize is £25 vouchers. Tickets are 25p each or £1 per book. See you on Thursday 8th December.

The Buttermarket in Hay-on-Wye will be filled with ethical gifts on Saturday 10th December when Fairtrade Hay hold their annual Christmas Fayre. Louise Davies from Fairtrade Hay says, “Christmas offers the perfect opportunity for us to use our pounds for the greater good. With the political events of this year, both trade and aid to developing countries is under threat. It’s never been more important for us to support fair trade and do all we can to help lift people out of poverty in developing countries. What’s more, the products on offer at the Fayre are beautifully made and will make very special gifts!” The stall holders at the event will include Zaytoun – olive oil and foods from Palestine; Dragon’s Garden – accessories from Nepal and South America; Love Zimbabwe – crafts, fabrics and ornaments from Zimbabwe; Zimele – crafts and jewellery from South Africa; Jump4Timbuktu – jewellery from Hay’s twin town of Timbuktu in Mali; and Tools for Self Reliance – selling refurbished tools in aid of Africa.

David Newell

Dolls House Fun

Bespoke Joinery and Furniture

Dolls, Dolls Houses & Furniture Art Materials, Art & Craft Lessons New books & clocks for sale Open 11am until 5pm Tuesday to Saturday Large amount of Dolls House items in stock

ART CLASSES:

Mon. Craft class 7.00 - 9.00 pm Tue. Art class. 10.30 - 12.30 Wed. Art class. 11.00 - 1.00 pm TWO DAY INTENSE ART COURSE. (Thurs and Fri) Please phone for details Parking in front of the shop and house available Dolls House Fun: Mrs G Abel

Get the Best

19 Brecon Road, Hay-on-Wye, Hereford HR3 5DY

Tel: 01497 821913

(01497) 847676 dave@joineryfurniture.co.uk www.joineryfurniture.co.uk

www.dollshousefun.co.uk/com

Please mention Wye Local when responding to adverts - 55 -

Refreshments will be on sale, raising funds for Hay, Brecon and Talgarth Sanctuary for Refugees. The fayre runs from 10am–5pm, and will be officially opened at 11am by Fiona Howard, Hay’s Mayor, followed with festive music from the Black Lion singers. Glasbury Get-Together Club Well here we are again at the end of another eventful year. Our last meeting of the year will be our Christmas Lunch on Wednesday 7th December at The Baskerville Arms Hotel, Clyro. Arrive 12.30 for 1pm to a welcoming log fire. Members will receive a £3 subsidy off their chosen menu from club funds. If you haven’t booked and you would like to join us, please give Gloria or Judith a ring now. We hope to arrange a varied programme for next year, and would be pleased to welcome new faces. We aim to create a sociable and friendly atmosphere, and offer interesting and varied speakers, trips and theatre visits. Our regular club meetings are held in Glasbury Village Hall on the 4th Wednesday of the month, 2.30–4.30pm. Just a note for your new 2017 diaries. Our AGM

will be on Wednesday 25th January followed by entertainment. Raffle and tea later. Best wishes for a happy and healthy Christmas-time to all our members and to everyone, from Gloria Gray and all the Committee members. For further information ring Gloria on 01497 847 726 or Judith on 01497 847 274. Gwernyfed High School Gwernyfed teacher wins Institute of Physics award for outstanding teaching Physics teacher Shane Jenkins of Gwernyfed High School has been recognised for his exceptional work by the Institute of Physics (IOP). Shane is one of six teachers in the UK to receive a 2016 Teachers of Physics Award from the IOP for his outstanding work teaching physics. Shane was nominated by his colleagues and former pupils from Gwernyfed High School, where he has been a teacher since 2006 and is now the head of the science department. Described as having a fervent passion for physics, he regularly runs extra classes and revision sessions

To advertise in Wye Local please call Clare: 07811 961 983 or email: clare@wyelocal.co.uk - 56 -

for students during lunchtimes and after school, and is credited as being the reason that many students achieve particularly high grades in their exams. Alongside his exceptional teaching, Shane supports the school’s astronomy club and its involvement in the Faulkes Telescope Project, and outside of the classroom is an active member of the IOP’s physics teacher network, helping support the other science teachers in the local area. The Teachers of Physics awards, instituted in 1986,

celebrate the success of secondary school physics teachers who, by their outstanding practice in the classroom have raised the state of physics and science in schools. Hay Markets Hay’s produce market has been held for over 700 years. In Victorian times, people walked from miles around, leading pack ponies or riding with panniers full of goods. Livestock was sold in the streets until 1919: Pigs in Pig Lane (now Chancery Lane), cattle and sheep in Broad Street, and live poultry near the Clock Tower. In the covered markets one could buy dressed poultry, eggs, butter, cheese and rabbits. Our current Thursday Market, held weekly in Memorial Square, the Clock Tower, and Butter and Cheese Markets, may not have livestock, but continues to be a bustling hub for all your shopping and social needs; with everything from local produce, organic fruit and veg, artisan breads, local cheeses, fresh fish, meat, coffee and hot takeaway food, to Moroccan rugs, woollen socks, artist’s cards, antiques, clothing and homemade dog biscuits. There’s also a weekly Flea Market on Fridays/

USTORE

STORAGE SOLUTIONS

We are a container storage yard based in Hay-on-Wye with good road access.

We Also Rent Industrial Units From 1500sq Ft up. Ring For Availability

20ft & 10ft Storage Units Available For Long Or Short Term Lease

• 24hr Access PLEASE GIVE US A CALL • Secure Storage FOR A COMPETITIVE QUOTE • Hard Surface Yard • Wind & Water Tight Containers • Ideal For Household Goods Or Just That Extra Storage Space

Contact: David Williams Tel: 01497 820 724 Mobile: 07891 522 112 Email: info@davidfj.com Tirmynach Farm, Hay-on-Wye, Herefordshire HR3 5RS

Please mention Wye Local when responding to adverts - 57 -

most Saturdays in the Butter Market, selling vintage and antiques, and a Local Produce market every Saturday in the Cheese Market, selling pastries and treats, artisan bread, rugs and handspun wool. As Christmas approaches, don’t forget to #shoplocal; not only does Hay have amazing independent shops, it also has amazing markets. The market before Christmas is Thursday 22nd December (and will have a bit of extra Christmas cheer…). There will be a Thursday 29th December market between Christmas and New Year. Visit us online at www.haymarkets.co.uk. Haygarth Medical Centre Haygarth Doctors and staff wish you all a happy and healthy Christmas and New Year. INR Clinics – change of day: Please note that from 2 January 2017 INR clinics will be held in Hay on Thursdays, and in Talgarth on Mondays. Flu jabs or Shingles vaccine: Eligible patients who haven’t had their vaccination should contact Hay or Talgarth surgery to book an appointment. My Health On Line: Don’t forget you can order

ATK REMOVALS Specialist Removals & Storage

Household Movers • Antiques • Fine Art • Sculptures • Full & Part Loads • Packing Service Available • Regular Loads to London

Local & Long Distance FREE ESTIMATES

STORAGE FROM £8 per week 01497 831507 07717 323356 Based at Hay-on-Wye

anthony.keil@btinternet.com www.atkremovals.co.uk

repeat prescriptions and book appointments on line (even when the surgery is closed). Registration is via the “My Health On Line” portal on the Haygarth Doctors website: www.hay-garth.co.uk. Christmas & New Year: Please ensure you have enough medication to see you through the holiday period. Please allow at least 48 working hours before collecting your prescription or medication. Please note the following opening hours. Hay-on-Wye Monday 26 December Closed Tuesday 27 December Closed Wednesday 28 December 8:30am–6:30pm Thursday 29 December 8:30am–6:30pm Friday 30 December 8:30am–6:30pm Monday 2 January 2017 Closed Talgarth Monday 26 December Closed Tuesday 27 December Closed Wednesday 28 December 8am–6pm (closed 1–2pm) Thursday 29 December 8am–6pm (closed 1–2pm) Friday 30 December 8am–6pm (closed 1–2pm) Monday 2 January 2017 Closed Normal opening resumes on Tuesday 3 January 2017. Telephone numbers: Hay-on-Wye 01497 822 100 and Talgarth 01874 713 000. U3A Hay A even more sociable meeting this month! We will be meeting on Tuesday 6th December at 12 midday at Baskerville Hall Hotel, Clyro, for our Christmas Lunch and festive celebrations. An ideal opportunity for us to get together and reflect on 2016 whilst looking forward to next year. Book your place with the Reception Staff at the Baskerville Hall Hotel, tel: 01497 820 033. Looking forward to seeing you there. Wishing a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Peaceful New Year to all! Further information from Tricia Wordley on 01497 821 595.

To advertise in Wye Local please call Clare: 07811 961 983 or email: clare@wyelocal.co.uk - 58 -

Rec

Recipe: Chocolate And Pear Tart Recipe from: The Gourmet Gardener

Ingredients: Pastry

ur • 170g Plain Flo wder • 40g Cocoa Po Butter • 110g Unsalted ly beaten • 1 Egg Yolk light gar • 60g Caster Su Filling

e Cream • 280ml Doubl hocolate • 395g Dar k C • 4 Pear s

• 1 Vanilla Pod Syrup

Sugar • 200g Caster • 400ml Water • Juice ½ Lemon

Method:

food nd cocoa into a 1. Sift the flour a r and wl add the butte processor or bo r and ther. Add the caste pulse or rub toge water bine with enough egg yolk and com min. dough. Chill for 30 to make a pliable tomed flan or loose bot Grease a 20cm een two the pastr y betw cake tin. Roll out line the proof paper and pieces of grease 0C / eated oven at 18 tin. Bake in a preh 25 minutes. Gas Mark 4 for cream to filling, bring the 2. To make the move e vanilla pod. Re the boil with th d move the pod an from the heat re small ate broken into tip in the chocol to igorously, leave pieces and mix v placing e the syrup by cool slightly. Mak r until in a pan and sti the ingredients g to a ssolved and brin the sugar has di red and pears peeled co simmer add the ool. till tender and c cut in half, cook ocolate case with the ch 3. Fill the pastry p. the pear s on to filling and place le a seasonal edib Decorate with o slices. ted and cut int flower as illustra

er. Gourmet Garden Mason from The ienz ke ac M y by Am Recipe supplied .uk/ rmetgardener.co ou eg th w. Farmers Market. ww :// tp ht trader at Brecon r la gu re a is er rden The Gourmet Ga

Please mention when responding to adverts Please mention theWye LocalLocal Beacon when responding to adverts - 59 - 23 -

Pl co 1-

...SO...SPEEDING, ILLEGAL PARKING, NO REAR LIGHTS, SMELLING OF SHERRY...AND IS ALL THIS STUFF IN THE BACK YOURS?!

MERRY CHRISTMAS from

ASHBROOK GARAGE MOT, SERVICE AND REPAIR TO ALL MAKES â&#x20AC;&#x201C; EVEN SLEIGHS! ...Drive carefully!

CLYRO 01497 821046 To advertise in Wye Local please call Clare: 07811 961 983 or email: clare@wyelocal.co.uk - 60 -

Sudoko Place the numbers so that each row, column and box contains the numbers 1-9...good luck.

Riddles of the month - for fun! 1. What has feet and legs, and nothing else? 2. You will always find me in the past. I can be 17/11/2016 12:14 created in the present, But the future can never taint me. What am I?

45 3To PDF 52 Download This Free to Download and Convert. Get It Instantly, Download Now.isGo to 3. What harder to catch the faster you run? 7 8 1 9 fromdoctopdf.com

Word Search Generator :: Create your own printable word ﬁnd worksheets @ A to Z Teacher Stuﬀ

4. Which vehicle is spelled the same forwards and

advertisement 4 9 Click7here 7to print86this page 2 without backwards? If you have a pop-up blocker, disable it or override it by holding the Ctrl button when you click the above link.

5. What is it that no man ever yet did see, which never was, but always is to be?

Printing tips: You might find adjusting the page setup on your computer (changing the margins, header/footer, landscape/portrait orientation) will give you a better printout for some puzzles. grid size, font size, or reposition the word list to the right or bottom of the 1 and1change 2your puzzle 52 settings to change thepuzzle. 4OR, you 86can go back

4 76

7. What has a head, a tail, is brown, and has no legs?

MAKE YOUR OWN WORKSHEETS ONLINE @ WWW.ATOZTEACHERSTUFF.COM

1. Pants. 2. History. 3. Your breath. 4. Racecar. 5. Tomorrow. 6. A doorbell. 7. A penny.

6. What never asks questions but is always am I?

What Create a new word answered. search

NAME:_______________________________ DATE:_____________

D J R C L J O U T B N J A Y C Q K X L J J T C X J

F T Y N U B O M I K E D O U S E L K H H E E R C J

Q E M R I E N E N P P H E J B F F E B N E K F S D

K X F S B G K Y C R Z T Y N A W B E N A E R M D Z

R F O L T U V W L F L A F K A P W E R Q H A N K D

P T S Z N T N B X P E O S O R J B W X J A M L A E

X Y Z P W F K K E Q B E J H H A A Y W B Y S Y R H

E H V R K I I L L S W R Z A M S K C O Q T A B I E

K G Q Q U F T M Z H F V K M G T I I C N Z M T N A

P A Y V T M U R I V G N E I L P O O L E Y T G M M

B U O W F P W T P F V I W B I V K L U X B S F E N

E R X J U I E T E J A H C M B A E Q A B L I W A S

K L D U K S R Y I J W R X C Q T A V U S E R I R J

W H S L W O V N T W O Q E O Y R O G N Z I H D F J

E C T A Y M U S Z Z P W O Z S A G V E U U C F V J

T T N Q H U K I A E X C F T G L F X U J L P E I A

J T I Z V X B B G N S Y E M M L O H Y T E W V A E

R E N E D R A G T E M R U O G O Z K Z U X C H O H

Y B G B V Y L Q P W Q D U S M N Q R D P J O T T G

Word search Competition: Competition

TRALLONG X NEILPOOLEY B BRECONFOODBANK R EMMABENNET E Trallong Off Grid Gourmet WHITESWAN C Pooley JayneNeil Evans KARINMEAR O Brecon BECCAJANE N Poinsettia Food Bank Bennet MIKEDOUSE F Hay Emma Library GOURMETGARDENER O White Christmas Swan CHRISTMASMARKET O Karin Mear Remembrance D Becca Jane Felting B Mike Douse Fiona Evans A Gourmet Gardener The Christmas Beauty MillMarket N K Santa Claus For the chance to WIN this month’s G For theprize chance WIN1),this month’s prize (seetopage please complete W (see page 1), please complete the details word the word search, fill in your U search,below fill in and yoursend details and send to below Local Beacon by E to Wye12th Local by 12th December 2016. December 2016. S Name:Name: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ......................... T Address: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Address: ....................... J V. . . . . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . . . . . O. . . . . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . . . . . R

Tel: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tel: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Please mention when responding to adverts Please mention the Wye LocalLocal Beacon when responding to adverts http://tools.atozteacherstuﬀ.com/word-search-maker/wordsearch.php

61 --- 25

Page 1 of 2

POETRY PAGE

A Family Christmas

by Ernestine Northover Sitting in front of the fire, Auntie Flo’s reciting a story, it’s one about her first Christmas as a newly wed, the same one she broadcasts every year, but no one is listening. Uncle Fred, ‘out to the world’ snores rhythmically on the sofa. Mother exhausted, having cooked the lunch, without help, as usual, stifles a yawn.

Have you written a poem and would you be thrilled to see it published in Wye Local?

Dad, brow furrowed, is trying to piece together Eddy’s lego set, whilst Eddy glowers, after all, it was ‘his’ present.

If yes, please send your poem to: clare@wyelocal.co.uk. Please include your name and contact number. Or perhaps in your life you’ve come across a poem that means a lot to you? Send it to us. We look forward to hearing from you.

Joe, playing with a set of ‘disco lights’ is sending flashes of colour across the room, straight into Grandpa’s eyes, making him feel even more bilious after having consumed too many chocolates. Grandma’s knitting. Grandma always knits on Christmas Day, and every other day, come to that, probably yet another scarf for what she believes is still the war effort. The cat, curled up on her lap, purrs contently, oblivious of the knitting needles, waving precariously in front of his sleepy eyes. Susan is gazing at the TV screen, . glued, for the umpteenth time to, ‘The Sound of Music’ movie, singing every song, word for word, at the top of her voice. ‘Turkey was nice’, said Auntie, ‘I was given too much’, moaned Grandpa, belching loudly. ‘Your problem is, you never can refuse a second helping’, said Grandma, ‘so it’s your own fault’. Mother grins and asks, ‘Would anybody like another mince pie? ‘

To advertise in Wye Local please call Clare: 07811 961 983 or email: clare@wyelocal.co.uk - 62 -

It in blu in

Wild in December

Protecting wildlife for the future

as well. Blueberries in the supermarkets are closely related but many would say Wimberries taste better. There are two Scrub and Tree Clearance days at Ystradfawr Nature Reserve this month each with the possibility of food afterwards. For the work on the 2nd you can follow up with the BWT Christmas meal at The Clarence Inn, Brecon and after the dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work on the 16th there will be mince pies and mulled drinks by the camp fire. Contact Anna Guzzo for more information on 01639 844273 and Clare Morgan at the Trust office on 01874 625708 to book the Christmas meal. More mince pies are on offer at the Winter walk at Banwen Ponds on the 12th â&#x20AC;&#x201C; again contact Anna as above.

Vaccinium vitis-idaea I took this picture of a Cowberry in December 2007 in Radnorshire. It is nothing like as common as the dark blue Bilberry (or Wimberry to many) which is abundant in the Beacons but they can be found in our high places

Hedgelaying parties will be working at Cae Pwll y Bo Nature Reserve, near Abergwesyn on the 6th and 13th. Learn the traditional practice of hedgelaying at this quiet riverside meadow. Contact Phil Sutton for more information on 01874 625708. John Crellin

Please mention when responding to adverts Please mention theWye LocalLocal Beacon when responding to adverts 63 --- 13

Matthew Mills Carpentry

From kitchen fits to bespoke wooden furniture

Garden Structures From raised beds to fencing

Tiling

Floor and Wall Specialising in hand carved bespoke wooden name signs

07939 529880 01497 847753 matthewmills20@ icloud.com

Copy d ate: 14th o each mo f nth

Advertising Rates

(all prices are exclusive of VAT)

Price per issue 1 Issue 3 Issues* 6 Issues* £20.00 £19.00 £18.00 1/8 Page (W: 64mm x H: 43.75mm) £32.00 £30.40 £28.80 1/4 Page (W: 64mm x H: 91.5mm) £54.00 £51.30 £48.60 1/2 Page (W: 132mm x H: 91.5mm) £92.00 £87.40 £82.80 1 Page (W: 132mm x H: 187mm) £162.00 £153.90 £145.80 Front Cover (W: 132mm x H: 150mm) £104.50 £99.00 Inside Front Cover (W: 132mm x H: 187mm) £110.00 £104.50 £99.00 Inside Back Cover (W: 132mm x H: 187mm) £110.00 £162.00 £153.90 £145.80 Back Cover (W: 132mm x H: 187mm) Inserts (you give us your leaflet and we will place these within the magazine) All homes in Hay and Cusop (1000 magazines) All homes in Talgarth (800 magazines) All homes Hay, Cusop, Talgarth & Community Points (4000 magazines)

12 Issues* £17.00 £27.20 £45.90 £78.20 £137.70 £93.50 £93.50 £137.70 £60.00 £50.00 £175.00

Please speak to us about our in-house design team who can design your advert free of charge. All we need from you is wording and any logos or images supplied as jpeg files. Or you can supply finished artwork as a jpg or high res pdf. Email all copy to: design@wyelocal.co.uk

We also publish: Local Beacon A monthly community magazine for Brecon and the surrounding villages Cariads Family Magazine Easter, Summer and Autumn/Winter issues going direct to local families via Nurseries and Primary Schools p Design Pink Shee Contact the design and/or on ie : lisamar to quote ur leaflet print of yo eepdesign.co.uk sh nk pi @ *5% discount when booking for 3 issues *10% discount when booking for 6 issues *15% discount when booking for 12 issues To qualify for these discounts, payment is required up front for the full period.

To advertise in Wye Local please call Clare: 07811 961 983 or email: clare@wyelocal.co.uk - 64 -

What’s on: during the week MONDAY Clyro Primary School Parent and Toddler Group: 9 - 10.30am. For play, fun activities, songs and stories. 0 – 5 years. Just turn up and join in! £1 per session. Contact 01497 820860. Beginners Freestyle Fitness Yoga: 9.15 - 10am. £6. Welcome to your fitness week with a gentle wake up Yoga mobiliser.This is pure fitness! At the Gym & Tonic Health Club 01497 822995. Life Drawing: 10am - 4pm at Clyro Village Hall. Beginners welcome. MODELS WANTED. Contact 01497 831550. Absolute Beginners in Yoga, Pilates, Barre, and Weights: 10.15am (Term time only). Gym & Tonic Health Club, Hay. A taster of each! £6. Contact Cat 01497 822985. Story Time at Hay Library: 11 – 11.30am. Come join in the fun. Contact 01497 820847. HayDay Café: (first Monday of the month). 2 – 4pm. Cusop Village Hall. A café for people living with dementia.Transport can be arranged. Contact Trish Richardson 01497 821381. Friendship Club: (third Monday of the month) 2.30 - 4pm at Llanigon Village Hall.Tea, cakes and chat. Contact Ann Pritchard 01497 847221. Boxing Circuits: 6 – 6.45pm. Gym & Tonic Health Club, Hay. Wow! Everyone loves this class. You each have your own station so no competition. All welcome. £6. Contact 01497 822955. Whist Drive: 6.30pm for 7.30pm start.Talgarth Church Hall. Short Mat Bowls: 7.30 – 9.30pm. Clyro Village Hall. All ages and levels of experience welcome! Contact David James 01497 820227. Hay Mindfulness Group: 7.30 9pm. An informal, supportive group, aimed primarily at those with some

meditation experience, although basic instructions can be given. Free admission Contact Steve 01497 820488. Talgarth Male Choir Practice: 8 10pm. Gwernyfed Rugby Football Club, Talgarth. All welcome no matter what your level. Contact Pete Rowson 07971 840786. TUESDAY Scaravelli Inspired Yoga: 8.30 – 9.30am. Booth’s Yoga Studio, Brook Street, Hay. Uplifting, rejuvenating and enlivening. Suitable for all ages including over 70s. Visit www. hayyoga.co.uk. Contact Dorothy Watkins 01497 820965. Llyswen Parent & Toddler Group: 9.10 - 11am.Term time only. Llyswen Village Hall. Everyone welcome, lots of fun and good company. Children from 0 - School age. Yoga – Active & Stretching: 9.15am. Cusop Village Hall. Yoga essentially in the traditional Hatha method. Come and join in our small friendly group, give it a try and see if you like it! Beginners and all levels welcome. £5 a session. Contact Emma Phillpotts 01497 831704 or email: emmaphillpotts@gmail.com. Beginners Boxing Circuits: 9.15 10am at the Gym and Tonic Health club. Suitable for everyone. £6. Call G&T’s on 01497 822995. Painscastle and Rhosgoch Parent and Tots: 9.30 – 11.30am. Painscastle Village Hall. A craft activity every week, a baking and soft play session once a month. £1 per child, snack for the child and tea/coffee for parent. A new friendly group and everyone is welcome. Dorstone Dormice Baby & Toddler Group: 10am – 12 noon (term-time only). Dorstone Village Hall. £1.50 per family to include snacks and tea/ coffee. Please come along and say hello! Contact Bridie 01981 550836. Craft Class run by South Powys

Parkinson’s branch: 10am - 1pm at Talgarth Church Hall. Make your own greetings cards with a tutor. Knit, sew, tapestry, rag rug making etc. Scaravelli Inspired Yoga: 10.15 – 11.45am. Gym & Tonic Health Club, 10 Broad Street, Hay. Uplifting, rejuvenating and enlivening. Suitable for all ages including over 70s. Visit www.hayyoga.co.uk. Contact Dorothy Watkins 01497 820965. Shakespeare Play Readings: (Alternate Tuesdays) 2 - 5pm. Glasbury Village Hall. With the Willow Globe Theatre Company. Contact 01597 811487. Kids Drama and Craft Club: 4 – 5.30pm. The Globe@Hay. Contact 01497 821762. Globe Makers: 6pm. The Globe@ Hay. Contact 01497 821762. Bowling: Arrive at 6pm to commence play at 6.30pm at Brecon Road, Hay. All welcome. Athletic Pilates: 6 - 6.45pm. Gym & Tonic Health Club, Hay. Suitable for those who’ve done pilates but want more. A superb class – always popular. £6. Contact 01497 822995. GIGO: 6.45 – 7.15pm. Gym & Tonic Health Club, Hay. ‘Get In, Get Out’ a fast, furious but SHORT work out using HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training). Tough, but do it anyway! The ideal workout to shift stubborn tummy fat! £4. Contact 01497 822995. Whist Drive: 6.30 for 7.30pm start. Talgarth Church Hall. Talgarth Bowling Club (Practice Night): 6.30pm, Talgarth. New bowlers welcome. Contact 01874 711458. Glasbury Paddlers: Canoe club meets at 6.30pm at Glasbury. For more information call in at PSM Outdoors in Hay and ask for Peter. Hay Film Makers: 6.30 to 8pm. The Globe, Hay. Free entry. Come and

What’s on: during the week learn how to make films. Open to all. Contact Janine 07733 055430. Death Café: (Second Tuesday of the month). 7pm. The Globe, Hay. Tea and cake and talk of death. Free entry. Contact mlord10@btinternet.com. Gwernyfed Hockey Club - Training: 7 – 8pm Brecon Leisure Centre’s Astro. All abilities welcome. Contact Nicola Drew 07812691345. Gwent & Powys Army Cadet Force: 7 – 9pm. The Cadet Centre, Gypsy Castle, Hay. Contact CSM Dave Johnson 07411 248344. Gwent & Powys Army Cadet Force: 7 - 9pm at Old School Bldg, Church Lane,Talgarth. Ages 12 (Yr8 High School) -18yrs looking for a new exciting, fun and challenging activity. Contact: 01873 813756. Hay Camera Club: 7.30pm at Llanigon Village Hall. Contact Christine Starnes 01981550589 or 07932716035 or Colin Laurence 01981 550069. Open Mic: 8pm. The Globe@Hay. Contact 01497 821762. WEDNESDAY Clifford Explorers:9 – 11am. Clifford Community Centre. Contact Sam 07786 064089. Barre Fusion: 9.15 – 10am. Gym & Tonic Health Club, Hay.A brand new ballet barre workout combining ballet moves with functional fitness and yoga. £6. Contact 01497 822995. Stay & Play Playgroup: 9.15 – 11.15am (Term time only). Bronllys. £1 per session 50p additional child. Refreshment included. Bumps, Babies & Toddlers all welcome. Facebook Stay & Play Playgroup - Bronllys. Muddy Puddles Playgroup: 9.30 – 11.30am (Term time only). Escleyside Hall (behind Michaelchurch Escley Primary School). Join the weekly themed activities, spacious indoor play and outdoor adventures in

our beautiful surroundings (bring wellies). £1.50 per family. Contact Kirsty 01981 240225. Glasbury Residents Coffee Morning: 10.30am – 11.30am. The River Café, Glasbury. A “get to know your neighbour coffee morning.” 50p from each coffee sold will be donated by the River Café to Macmillan Nurses. Contact 01497 847007. Coffee morning:10.30am - 12 at Royston Hall, Bronllys. Coffee or tea and cake £1. Proceeds to the hall. Everyone welcome. Hay Luncheon Club: 12pm-2.30pm (third Wednesday of the month) at The Masonic Hall, Hay. We have a delicious roast dinner and a speaker or activity afterwards. a very sociable time together after our meal and raffle. Contact Trish Kiddle 01497 821276. Wednesday Lunch Club: (third Wednesday of the month) Rhosgoch Golf Club. Nothing formal, just lots of happy chatter over a good lunch. Contact Wendy King 01497 851229. The Scribblers: 4.15 - 5.30pm at The Drill Hall, 25 Lion Street, Hay. Contact 01497 822 620. Freestyle Fitness Yoga: 6 - 6.45pm at the Gym & Tonic Health Club Contemporary and sociable - the’ East has been taken out’, leaving us to simply explore the poses. £6. 01497 822995. Tennis Club: 6.30pm onwards at the Tennis Courts Hay. Contact Alun Smith 07967914123. Ddraig Wern Fencing Club: 6.30 – 7.30pm (Juniors - u13), 7.30 – 9pm (Seniors). Gwernyfed Community Sports Hall. Contact Richard Jenkins 07980 693972. Flamenco: 7 – 8pm. Gym & Tonic Health Club, Hay. Flamenco with Deborah. £7. Contact 01497 822995.

Talgarth Short Mat Bowls: 7 – 9pm. The Church Hall, Talgarth. Come along to our friendly club. Beginners welcome. Contact Dulce 01874 711734 or Jill 01874 711700. Live Music @ Baskerville HallOpen Mic Acoustic Night: Doors open 7pm. Music 8.30pm. Food available 7 – 9.30pm. Baskerville Hall Hotel, Clyro Court. Free admission, all welcome. Contact 01497 820033. Llanigon WI: (first Wednesday of the month) meet 7pm at Llanigon Village Hall. New members are always welcome come and join us. Contact Polly Bishop 01497 821248. Three Cocks WI: (second Wednesday of the month) meets 7pm in St. Peter’s Church Hall, Glasbury. Contact Anne Collins 01497 847370. Hay on WI: (2nd Wednesday of the month). 7.30pm. Cusop Village Hall. New members welcome. Contact 01497 822523. Black Mountains Lions Club: (first & third Wednesday of the month) meets 7.45/8pm. Contact David James 01497 820227. THURSDAY Scaravelli Inspired Yoga: 8.30 – 9.30am. Booth’s Yoga Studio, Brook Street, Hay. Uplifting, rejuvenating and enlivening. Suitable for all ages including over 70s. Visit www. hayyoga.co.uk. Contact Dorothy Watkins 01497 820965. Hay Market Day:9am.The Memorial Square, Hay. Visit www.haymarkets. co.uk. Contact 07989 980601. Jolly Tots Stay and Play: 9 - 11am. Hay Primary School. £2 a session £1 for additional children. Come along for creative activities, play and fun! Everyone welcome.Term time only. Contact Katy 07896 361453. Body Blitz: 9.15 – 10am. Gym & Tonic Health Club, Hay. A sizzling weights to music class.“Sweat is your fat crying!” Suitable for all - simply go

What’s on: during the week lighter! Contact 01497 822995. Talgarth Baby and Toddler Group: 9.15 – 11am (Term time only). Talgarth Primary School (Main Hall). 50p donation for refreshments. Contact Wendy 07989 946241. Bell Bank Club (For the blind and partially sighted): 2 – 4pm. Conservative Club (the small room), Lion St, Hay. Anyone who is blind or has restricted vision is very welcome to join us for a chat, speakers, outings etc. Contact Eileen Bufton 01497 820897. Brilley Patches: 2 – 4.30pm (fortnightly). Brilley & Michaelchurch Village Hall.A patchwork and quilting group open to all abilities. Help will be available for beginners. £3 per session. Contact Phyllis Jones 01497 831535 or Trish Gilbert 01497 831735. Clyro Rainbows Guides: 4 – 5pm (Term time only) Girls aged 5–7 years: Enquiries to Ros Murphy 01497 847102. To register your daughter and to add her to the waiting list please go to https:// enquiryym.girlguiding.org.uk. 1st Eardisley Rainbows: (Girls aged 5-7). 4.30 – 5.30pm. Term time only. Contact eardisleyrainbows@ hotmail.co.uk. Gwernyfed Ladies RFC Training: 6pm (U15’s girls) 6.30pm (U 18’s) 6.45pm (Ladies).Gwernyfed Rugby Club, Talgarth. Contact Delyth Thomas 07891 371458. The Gym & Tonic Social Night (Last Thursday of the month): 6 – 7.30pm. Gym & Tonic Health Club, Hay. £10 members, £12 non-members. Every month a different subject, with experts in their field. Booking essential. Contact 01497 822995. Visit www.gymandtonichay.co.uk and see Gym & Tonic advert. Bowling: Arrive any time between 6 and 8.30pm at Brecon Road Hay. Stitch ‘n’ Bitch: (First Thursday of the

month) 6 – 8pm. The Three Tuns, Hay. Table Tennis: 6.30 - 8.30pm at Glasbury Village Hall. Over 18s only. Please ring to check availability. Contact Malcolm Bradley 01497 831633. Curry & Quiz Night: (Every 3rd Thursday of the month). The Baskerville Arms, Clyro. £10pp, max 5 people per team. Proceeds to Macmillan Cancer Research. Contact 01497 820670. Hold Meditation, Healing & Open Discussion Session: 6.30 – 9pm. Talgarth Natural Healing Centre. Why not come along for a very relaxing evening. Contact 01874 713161. Talgarth WI: (first Thursday of the month) 7pm. Talgarth Library. New members always welcome! Contact Heather Summerfield 01874 711093. Ladies Netball: 7 - 8pm at Gwernyfed Sports Hall. Just turn up on the night for a fun, relaxed game of netball. £2 on the night. New ladies very welcome. For more details, contact 01544 327169. Qi Gong: 7 - 8.30pm at Cusop Village Hall. Small friendly group practising Qi Gong. Contact Sandy Sandaver 01497 821625. Hay-on-Wye Amnesty Group: (fourth Thursday of the month) 7-8pm, The Globe at Hay. Contact Sean O ’Donoghue 01497 821153. Talgarth and District Historical Society: (lastThursday of the month) 7.30pm at Gwernyfed Rugby Club. See local posters. Hay Community Choir: 7.30 – 9pm. Hay Parish Hall. Open to everyone who enjoys singing and wants to have fun! Cost £5. Contact Fiona Evans 01982 560344. Three Cocks Vintage Society: (second Thursday of the month) 8pm. The Harp Inn, Glasbury.

Contact Margaret James 01874 711110. Philosophy Club (every other Thursday): 8pm. The Globe@Hay. Contact 01497 821762. Charity Quiz Night: 8.30pm at The Harp Inn, Glasbury. Contact 01497 847373. FRIDAY Flea Market: The Butter Market, Hay. Visit www.haymarkets.co.uk. Contact 07989 980601. Beginner Pilates: 9.15 - 10am at the Gym & Tonic Health Club. Get stronger, longer, posturally correct with an expert in this field. Suitable for everyone. £6. Contact 01497 822995. The BrainFit Workout (TM): (The last Friday of the month) 10.15 – 11am. Gym & Tonic Health Club, Hay. Mindful movement, music, and meditation for this pioneering, brand new concept (only 30 instructors in the UK as we stand right now).You’ll be amazed at what this does for you and your mental well-being! £6 per session. Contact 01497 822995. Fish & Chip Friday: At The Baskerville Arms, Clyro. 12pm – 2pm. Contact 01497 820670. Barre Fusion: 6 – 6.45pm. Gym & Tonic Health Club, Hay. A brand new Ballet Conditioning workout. Fantastic if you did ballet as a kid and miss it! £6. Contact 01497 822995. Black Lion Jazz: 8.30pm.The Old Black Lion, Lion Street, Hay. A Special guest jazz musician will join our regular performers on the last Friday of the month. Entry is free and all welcome. Contact 01497 820841. SATURDAY Flea Market: The Butter Market, Hay. Visit www.haymarkets.co.uk. Contact 07989 980601. Local Produce Market: The Cheese Market Hall, Hay. Visit www.haymarkets.co.uk.

What’s on: during the week / month Contact 07989 980601. Table Sale: 8am – 1pm (First Saturday in the month). Talgarth Church Hall. Brecon Farmers Market (Every 2nd Saturday in the month): 9.30am – 2pm. Brecon Market Hall. Contact 07926 196714. Hay Junior Youth Theatre Club: 10.30am – 12.30pm. Cusop Village Hall, Lower Mead. Professional performance skill training for kids aged 7–11 years. £7. Contact Janine Sharp, 07733 055430. Steak Night: (Last Saturday of the month). The Baskerville Arms, Clyro. The fantastic £1/oz steak offer. Booking essential. Contact 01497 820670. SUNDAY Sunday Lego Club: 11am – 12.30pm. The Globe @ Hay. Free. Play for children of all ages (and Duplo for the smallies). Cafe open for coffee and cake! Tennis Club: 11am - 1pm at the Tennis Courts, Hay. Contact Alun Smith 07967914123. Photography Classes: 2pm. The Globe@Hay. Contact 01497 821762. Services at Penyrheol Baptist Church: (fourth Sunday of the month) 3pm. Contact 01874711061. Glasbury Methodist Church Service: 6pm. All welcome. Contact M Lawrence 07867 784681. DURING THE MONTH Thursday 1st December Drew Barker-Wright Coffee Morning: The Bakers’ Table, Talgarth Mill, The Square, Talgarth, LD3 0BW. Proceeds will be donated to the fund for Drew. Please support us if you can. See article on page 24. Christmas Baking Day: The Bakers’ Table, Talgarth Mill, The Square, Talgarth, LD3 0BW. Enjoy a full day learning how to make festive breads. £125 per person. Visit www.

talgarthmill.com. Contact 01874 711125. Philosophy Cafe: 7pm.The Globe@ Hay. Contact 01497 821762. See advert in our Party time section. Flicks in the Sticks presents – “Sing Street” (12A): 7.30pm. Brilley Village Hall. 1980s Dublin seen through the eyes of a 14-year-old Conor. With the aim of winning the heart of beautiful Raphina, he invites her to star in his band’s music videos. There’s only one problem: he’s not part of a band...yet. Cabaret seating. Bring your own refreshments.Tickets £4.50. Contact 01544 327227. Thursday 1st – Saturday 3rd December Eardisley Little Theatre Club presents “Rumpelstiltskin”: 7.30pm (plus Matinee performance @ 2.30pm on Saturday 3rd December). Eardisley Village Hall. Adults £7, Children £3. Tickets from Eardisley Village Stores or contact Norah Nicholas 01544 327977. Friday 2nd December Brecknock Wildlife Trust – Scrub and Tree Clearance Day: Ystradfawr Nature Reserve. Contact Anna Guzzo 01639 844273. Visit www. brecknockwildlifetrust.org.uk. See article on page 63. Community Led Wreath Making Day: 10am – 4pm. Brilley and Michaelchurch Village Hall. A community led event to make wreaths for sale at the Christmas Tree Festival and Market. Bring a packed lunch. Tea and coffee provided. No charge for this event but if you can, please provide any materials such as ivy, laurel, moss, holly etc. Contact Phyllis Jones 01497 831535. See article on page 23. William Powell Advice Surgery: 5pm. Talgarth Tourist Information & Resource Centre. Appointments are not essential – but getting in touch in advance may be useful if the

issues are complex. Contact 07703 112113. See article on page 4. Friday Live – Lets Get Quizzical: 8pm. The Globe@Hay. Contact 01497 821762. See advert in our Party time section. Saturday 3rd December ‘Grows on Trees’ Progressive Tree Feast: Kington Festive Food Fair. Try Tree Specials on the menus of participating Kington gastro-venues and stalls. E-mail: kingtontrees@live. co.uk. Contact 01544 231236 or 07777 661252. Talgarth Christmas Market: 10am – 4pm. Talgarth Town Hall. Talgarth. The Christmas Market offers a great opportunity to buy local produce. Contact Jayne Phillips 07807 665285. See advert in our Christmas shopping section. Christmas Market: 2pm. The Globe@Hay. Contact 01497 821762. See advert in our Party time section. The Village Quire present ‘We Know by the Stars’ - Candlelit Christmas Concert: 7.30 pm. All Saints’ Church, Cwmbach, Glasbury. The Village Quire and actor Phil Smith bring you songs and stories of wonders and wassailing, of miracles and mirth; rousing West Gallery anthems and intimate festive miniatures to melt your heart – an older Christmas, more stark, more true; glimpsed in the glimmering light of candle flames. Tickets £7.50/£5 (u.18s) to include glass of mulled wine and a mince pie. Visit www. villagequire.org.uk or contact 01497 847676. Folk & Irish Music Session: 8.30pm. The Harp Inn, Glasbury. Contact 01497 847373. See advert in our Party time section. Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th December Christmas Tree Festival (St Mary’s Church) and Christmas Market: 10am - 5pm. Brilley

What’s on: during the month and Michaelchurch Village Hall. Festive refreshments, charity stalls, craftspeople, Christmas wreaths, holly and mistletoe, mulled wine and raffle. There will be over 30 Christmas trees displayed and there will also be music and carols being sung. Contact Fiona Mead 01497 831537. See article on page 23. Sunday 4th December Morning Service & Christmas Dinner: 10.30am. Bethesda Evangelical Church, Oxford Road, Hay. Everyone welcome. Minister: Rev Gordon Bingham. Contact gjbingham@me.com or 01497 820685. See advert on page 7. Coppice Volunteer Group (Kington): 11am - 3:30pm. Bradnor Green on Glebe Woodland alongside Offa’s Dyke path. Learn to re-cut hazel trees using hand-tools and a little common-sense. E-mail: kingtontrees@live.co.uk. Contact 01544 231236 or 07777 661252. Monday 5th December ACTivate Your Life (Session 2): 2 – 4pm. The Concert Hall, Bronllys Hospital. A four session programme for any adult who wants to improve their health & wellbeing. Come along, bring a friend/partner - the course has something for everyone. No need to book. Come to one or come to all four sessions. No cost. Contact The Pain & Fatigue Management Centre 01874 712499. Tuesday 6th December Brecknock Wildlife Trust – Hedgelaying: Cae Pwll y Bo Nature Reserve, near Abergwesyn. Learn the traditional practice of hedgelaying at this quiet riverside meadow. Visit www.brecknockwildlifetrust.org.uk. Contact Phil Sutton 01874 625708. See article on page 63. Talgarth Luncheon Club Christmas Lunch: The Town Hall, Talgarth. See article on page 4. U3A Hay - Christmas Lunch and

Festive Celebrations: 12 noon. Baskerville Hall Hotel, Clyro. An ideal opportunity for us to get together and reflect on 2016 whist looking forward to next year. Book your place with the Reception Staff at the Baskerville Hall Hotel, 01497 820033. Contact Tricia Wordley 01497 821595. See article on p. 58. Erwood Community Chorus: 2.15 - 4pm. Erwood Market Hall. Come and sing for fun - no experience necessary! Contact Pam Banks 01982 560675. Wednesday 7th December Glasbury Get-Together Club Christmas Lunch: 12.30 for 1pm. The Baskerville Arms Hotel, Clyro. Contact Gloria 01497 847726 or Judith 01497 847274. See article on page 56. The Monday Choir presents: A Christmas Carol Service: 3pm. St. Mary’s Church, Hay. £3.50 admission. Christmas draw, tea and mince pies after the service. Proceeds in aid of Dial-a –Ride. See advert in our Party time section. Live from La Scala: Madame Butterfly: 5pm. Richard Booth’s Bookshop Cinema, Hay. Contact 01497 820322. See advert on p. 72. Thursday 8th December Gongbath Sound Journey: 7 – 8.15pm. Clyro Village Hall. £6 per person. Bring mat and blanket. Contact Andy 01874 623574 or email: andy.gongwaves@gmail.com. ROH – The Nutcracker (TBC): 7.15pm. Richard Booth’s Bookshop Cinema, Hay. Contact 01497 820322. See advert on page 72. Candlelit Cinema: Finding Joe. The Globe@Hay. 7.30pm. Candlelight cinema is a non for profit charity championing independent cinema. Discussion and debate to follow each film. Contact 01497 821762. See advert in our Party time section. Thursday 8th – Sunday 11th

December The Black Mountains Lions Co-op Draw. 1st Prize £175 of Co-op shopping vouchers, 2nd £50 Vouchers and 3rd Prize £25 Vouchers.Tickets 25p each or £1 per book. See article on page 55. Friday 9th December Friday Live – Toriah Fontaine: 8pm. The Globe@Hay. Contact 01497 821762. See advert in our Party time section. Christmas Party Night: The Swan at Hay. Delicious three course meal with coffee and Christmas novelties followed by dancing to the sounds of our local DJ. £23.50 per person. Visit www.swanathay. Contact 01497 821188. Friday 9th and Saturday 10th December Black Lion Jazz presents guest artist ‘Dick Pearce’ – Best known for his work as trumpeter with Ronnie Scott’s Band: 8.30pm. The Old Black Lion, Lion Street, Hay, HR3 5AD. Plus house band ‘Dave Price Trio’. No entry fee.Tables can be reserved for dining. Contact 01497 820841. Saturday 10th December Fairtrade Hay Annual Christmas Fayre: 10am – 5pm. The Buttermarket, Hay. Official opening at 11am by Fiona Howard, Hay’s Mayor, followed by festive music from the Black Lion Singers. See article on page 55. Brecon Farmers Christmas Market: 9am – 2pm. Brecon Market Hall. This will be an event for all the family with music provided by South Powys Youth Music, a Christmas raffle and, of course, a visit from Santa Claus who will be in his Christmas Grotto with gifts for the children (a small fee will be charged). Contact 07926 196714. Visit www.brecknockfarmersmarket. co.uk. See advert in our Christmas Shopping section. A Village Christmas: 2.30 - 4.30pm.

What’s on: during the month Bredwardine Church and Village Hall (HR3 6BU). Join us for our Christmas Bazaar - log fire, seasonal music, gifts to buy and delicious homemade festive refreshments, all served up with a hint of vintage fun! Warm and refreshed take a candlelit stroll through the orchard to the Church where you can enjoy organ music and buy logs and winter greenery. On your way home pop into Yew Tree House for a freshly cut Christmas tree. In aid of St. Andrew’s Church and Acorns Children’s Hospice. Contact 01981 500034. Geckos Winter ‘Net-Ball’: 7pm 2.30am. Baskerville Hall Hotel, Clyro. Canapés served 8 - 9pm. Live Band - The Midways 8 - 11pm, DJ 11pm – end. Lots more to be confirmed. Dress code - Black Tie. Limited Tickets - £20 each available from Pughs@Londis or Boutique No1 of Hay, or to buy from a Gecko netball member contact 07723 605675. See advert in our Party time section. Christmas Party Night: The Baskerville Arms, Clyro. A fantastic night of food, drink and entertainment. A choice of 2 or 3 courses, with music from ‘EezyGeezers’. Contact 01497 820670. Sunday 11th December Christmas Village Quire: 4pm. The Globe@Hay. Contact 01497 821762. See advert in our Party time section. Decibelles present a Christmas Concert – ‘Ceremony of Carols’: 2pm. St Gwendoline’s Church, Llyswen. (Further performances will be at 5pm at Maesyronnen Chapel and 8pm at St Mary’s Church in Cusop.) We will be performing Benjamin Britten’s ‘Ceremony of Carols’ with harp. This is a wonderful piece of music and it lasts for around 25 minutes and we will be also singing a couple of Welsh lullabies and the harpist will also play a short piece. Contact Fiona 01982 560344. See article on pages 16 and 17 and

advert on page 17. Sunday 11th December Christmas Nativity: 6pm. Bethesda Evangelical Church, Oxford Road, Hay. Everyone welcome. Minister: Rev Gordon Bingham. Contact gjbingham@me.com or 01497 820685. See advert on page 7. Monday 12th December Brecknock Wildlife Trust – Winter Walk: Banwen Ponds. Contact Anna Guzzo 01639 844273. Visit www. brecknockwildlifetrust.org.uk. See article on page 63. ACTivate Your Life (Session 3): 2 – 4pm. The Concert Hall, Bronllys Hospital. A four session programme for any adult who wants to improve their health & wellbeing. Come along, bring a friend/partner - the course has something for everyone. No need to book. Come to one or come to all four sessions. No cost. Contact The Pain & Fatigue Management Centre 01874 712499. Tuesday 13th December Brecknock Wildlife Trust – Hedgelaying: Cae Pwll y Bo Nature Reserve, near Abergwesyn. Learn the traditional practice of hedgelaying at this quiet riverside meadow. Visit www.brecknockwildlifetrust.org.uk. Contact Phil Sutton 01874 625708. See article on page 63. Thursday 15th December Christmas Baking Day: The Bakers’ Table, Talgarth Mill, The Square, Talgarth, LD3 0BW. Enjoy a full day learning how to make festive breads. £125 per person. Visit www. talgarthmill.com. Contact 01874 711125. Festive Cheese & Wine Evening: 6.30pm. The Old Railway Line Garden Centre, Three Cocks, LD3 0SG. Booking required. Contact 01497 847055. See advert in our Christmas shopping section. Philosophy Cafe: 7pm.The Globe@

Hay. Contact 01497 821762. See advert in our Party time section. Christmas Quiz Night: 7.30pm.The Baskerville Arms, Clyro. £2pp, max 5 people per team. Proceeds to Macmillan Cancer Research. Contact 01497 820670. See advert in our Party time section. Friday 16th December Brecknock Wildlife Trust – Scrub and Tree Clearance Day: Ystradfawr Nature Reserve. Contact Anna Guzzo 01639 844273. Visit www. brecknockwildlifetrust.org.uk. See article on page 63. Friday Live – Martha Tilston with support from Velvet and Stone: 8pm. The Globe@Hay. Contact 01497 821762. See advert in our Party time section. Saturday 17th December 1000 Years of Christmas: 7.30pm. Theatr Brycheiniog. With Sally Bradshaw (Mezzo Soprano), Rowan Williams (104th Archbishop of Canterbury) and Mark Etherington (Accompanist). £18, £17 concessions. Contact 01874 611622. See advert in our Party time section. Saturday Shenanigans – Sam Dowden: 8pm. The Globe@Hay. Contact 01497 821762. See advert in our Party time section. Sunday 18th December Brecon Farmers Extra Christmas Market: 9am – 2pm. Brecon Market Hall. Contact 07926 196714. Visit www.brecknockfarmersmarket. co.uk. See advert in our Christmas shopping section. Christmas Family Service: 10.30am. Bethesda Evangelical Church, Oxford Road, Hay. Everyone welcome. Minister: Rev Gordon Bingham. Contact gjbingham@me.com or 01497 820685. See advert on p. 7. Santa Fun Run 2016: 11am. The Parish Hall, Hay. Dress up, grab the kids, the dog, friends, family and take

What’s on: during the month / next month part. Mince pies & mulled wine. Contact Jo Lord 07831 609889. See advert on page 7. Carols by Candlelight: 6pm. Bethesda Evangelical Church, Oxford Road, Hay. Everyone welcome. Minister: Rev Gordon Bingham. Contact gjbingham@me.com or 01497 820685. See advert on p. 7. Talgarth Community Choir Christmas Concert: 7pm. Talgarth Town Hall. Adults £5, children £2. Includes refreshments. Tickets available on the door, or contact 01874 712292. Monday 19th December ACTivate Your Life (Session 4): 2 – 4pm. The Concert Hall, Bronllys Hospital. A four session programme for any adult who wants to improve their health & wellbeing. Come along, bring a friend/partner - the course has something for everyone. No need to book. Come to one or all four sessions. No cost. Contact The Pain & Fatigue Management Centre 01874 712499. Brecon Singers invite you to ‘Carols and Canapes’: 6pm. St David’s Church, Llanfaes. Carols, readings, stalls and raffle. Tickets £8 (under 18s £4) refreshments included, available on the door. Visit www.breconsingers. com. Contact 01874 658332. Tuesday 20th December Hay Writers’ Circle & Pat’s Singers present “A Delightful Selection of Christmas Songs and Stories”: 10.30am. The Three Tuns, Broad Street, Hay, HR3 5DB. Coffee/tea & mince pie. £3. Thursday 22nd December Christmas Party Night: The Swan at Hay. Delicious three course meal with coffee and Christmas novelties followed by dancing to our local DJ. £23.50 per person. Visit www. swanathay. Contact 01497 821188.

Saturday 24th December Christmas Prize Draw: The Harp Inn, Glasbury. Contact 01497 847373. See advert in Party time section. Sunday 25th December Christmas Day Service: 10am. Bethesda Evangelical Church, Oxford Road, Hay. Everyone welcome. Minister: Rev Gordon Bingham. Contact gjbingham@me.com or 01497 820685. See advert on p. 7. Wednesday 28th December – Monday 2nd January Jermin Productions present: “Dick Whittington”: Check dates and times online at www.brycheiniog. co.uk: Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon. Tickets £14, concessions £12, family ticket £45. Contact 01874 611622. See advert in our Party time section. Friday 30th December The BrainFit Workout (TM): 10.15 – 11am. Gym & Tonic Health Club, Hay. Mindful movement, music, and meditation for this pioneering, concept. You’ll be amazed at what it does for your mental well-being! £6 per session. Contact 01497 822995. See advert and article on page 11. Saturday 31st December New Year’s Eve Dinner & Dance: 7pm. The Swan at Hay, Church Street, Hay. £75pp. Visit www. swanathay. Contact 01497 821188. See advert in our Party time section. New Year’s Eve Ceilidh: 8pm. The Globe@Hay. Contact 01497 821762. See advert in our Party time section. New Year’s Eve - ‘Gourmet Buffet’. The Baskerville Arms, Clyro. Dancing to the amazing Mirror-Ball. Contact 01497 820670. See advert in our Party time section. New Year’s Eve Dinner, Music & Dancing. The Old Black Lion, Lion Street, Hay, HR3 5AD. Contact 01497 820841. £52.50pp. See

advert in our Party time section. Thursday 5th January Gongbath Sound Journey: 7 – 8.15pm. Clyro Village Hall. £6 per person. Bring mat and blanket. Contact Andy 01874 623574 or email: andy.gongwaves@gmail.com. Flicks in the Sticks presents – “Eddie the Eagle” (PG): 7.30pm. Brilley Village Hall. Follow the realisation of the childhood dream of Michael Edwards (aka. Eddie), and his unflinching determination to become Great Britain’s first Olympic ski-jumper. Cabaret seating. Bring your own refreshments.Tickets £4.50. Contact 01544 327227. Thursday 19th January Gongbath Sound Journey: 7 – 8.15pm. Clyro Village Hall. £6 per person. Bring mat and blanket. Contact Andy 01874 623574 or email: andy.gongwaves@gmail.com. Wednesday 25th January Glasbury Get-Together Club AGM: 2.30 – 4.30pm. Glasbury Village Hall. Entertainment, raffle and tea later. Contact Gloria 01497 847726 or Judith 01497 847274. See article on page 56. Sunday 29th January Glasbury Arts: Felting with a Resist Workshop with Fiona Evans: 10.30am to 4pm. Glasbury Village Hall.Ticket prices: £60 full price; £50 concessions (unwaged, students, over 60s). 10% members’ discount applies. Contact 0333 666 3366 or visit www.glasburyarts.co.uk. See article on page 9. Booking essential. If you have a local class or event, please email events@cariadslocal.co.uk. Non-profit or community clubs and organisations will be included for free. Businesses will be asked to pay a small charge.

FOR SALE

RENTAL

CANON EF F2.8 STM LENS. (Used once). £95. 07891 689 957.

LOCK UP UNIT HAS BECOME AVAILABLE. SPACE TO RENT. Storage space in Golden Valley, 4 miles from Hay, huge clean warehouse with lighting, power points, water, lavatory, concrete floor, completely dry, very easy wide access from road, roll up/roll down door, competitive monthly rates, short or long term. Suitable for caravan storage, scaffolding, household effects etc. Ring to find out more – Emma 0777 567 1868.

PHIL & TEDS RED SPORT PUSHCHAIR. (with rain cover and blackout cover). £85. 07891 689 957. JOHN LEWIS JLFSBK2001 FRIDGE FREEZER. Black Glass. Brought for £599, selling for £200 (due to house move). 07891 689 957. VINTAGE FRENCH ZINC-TOPPED WOODEN TABLE. (Length 130cm, Width 70cm, Height 73cm). £75. 07891 689 957. LILAC PUFFER JACKET BY ADAMS. Age 6yrs. 116cm. £5. 01874 622269. LIGHT FAWN WARM LINED SHOWER PROOF COAT WITH HOOD. By designers at Debenhams. Age 7/8. £7. 01874 622269. NAVY PURE NEW WOOL COAT. With fur trim collar and cuffs. M&S. Age 5/6. £7. 01874 622269. NAVY HOODED DUFFLE COAT. M&S. Age 9/10. 140cm. £7. 01874 622269. JADE GREEN SHOWER PROOF JACKET. Mountain Warehouse. Age 6/7. £5. 01874 622269.

USEFUL NUMBERS Dyfed-Powys Police ......................................................... 101 Brecon Medical Group Practice...... 01874 622121 Hay Medical Centre ............................... 01497 822100 Brecon Advice Centre............................ 01874 624595 Dyfed-Powys ......................................................... 101 National GridPolice Gas (Gas Leaks) .......... 0800 111999 National Grid Gas (Gas Leaks) ........... 0800 111999 Powys Citizens’ Advice Bureau ...... 0845 601 8421 Powys Advice Bureau....... 0845 RSPCACitizens’ ........................................................... 0300 601 12348421 999 Powys County Council ......................... 01597 827 460 Samaritans National Helpline.......Free Call 116 123 RSPCA ............................................................ 0300 1234 999 Scottish Power .......................................... 08452 722424 Samaritans National Helpline .... Free Call 116 123 Talgarth Power Medical.............................................08452 Centre ...................... 01874 722424 713000 Scottish Welsh Water..................................................08000 520130 Western Power Distribution Distribution...............08000 ..............08000 520400

BAG OF GIRLS ASSORTED SKINNY JEANS & TOPS. Age 8/9yrs. £7 and Age 10/11yrs. £7. 01874 622269. BOSCH CLASSXX 1400 EXPRESS WASHING MACHINE. A Plus rated - very good working order. £60.00. 07594349265. FOOT MASSAGER. Unwanted gift. Still in box. £20 o.n.o. 01874 620151 PEDAL PAL. Geniune reason for selling. Good condition, never been used. Comes with manual. Bought for £150, selling for £75 ono. 01874625816. 1 WIRE DOG CAGE. In good condition. For boot of car. Measures 42”x28” folded flat. £20.00 ono. 01544327683. 2 FANTASTIC TALL FRENCH “BONNETIERRE” CUPBOARD. In beautiful rosewood. Some worm but has been treated. 79” tall x 38” wide x 21” deep. Paid £1000.00. Seeling for £250.00 ono. Can email photos if required. 01544 327683.

WANTED SMALL FAN HEATER. 01497 821626.

To LocalBeacon please Clare: 961 983advertising@localbeacon.co.uk or email: clare@wyelocal.co.uk To advertise the tel. 864130 email. Toadvertise advertiseinininWye theLocal Beaconcall tel.07427 0797107811 446632 email. lisamarie@localbeacon.co.uk 72 --- 48

CE om nts, ry or, ble tc.

21 95 01 99 21 60 99 23 24 30 00

Please mention Wye Local when responding to adverts

Church Barn Farm Shop Breakfast and lunch served daily until 5pm

Church Barn Farm Shop & The Pantr y Cafe Fresh organic beef in stock, straight from our own farm

Delicious Local Produce for Christmas

e Order your fresh, organic, locally grown vegetables for your Christmas dinner. e Grown on our farm only 1 mile from the farm shop. e All veg boxes can be picked up by Christmas Eve or delivered free within a 10 mile radius of the farm shop. e Order our own fresh organic beef, straight from the farm. e Order fresh meat and turkeys supplied by Neil Powell Master Butchers. e Order fresh bread supplied by Alex Gooch for a Christmas treat. e If you order 2 or more sacks of organic vegetables in one purchase, you will receive 10% off. A great time to share!

Thank you to all our valued customers! We wish you all a wonderful Christmas and New Year! Please contact us at the Farm Shop: 01497 831414 or Email: info@churchbarnfarmshop.co.uk Church Barn Farm Shop, Whitney on Wye HR3 6EH. www.wyelocal.co.uk / www.cariadslocal.co.uk

Published by CariAds Local Ltd