Wye Local Issue 123 January 2017 by Cariads Local Ltd

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January 2017 • Issue 123 The community magazine covering Hay, Talgarth and the surrounding villages

Starts Tuesday 27 December

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Hello The month of January is a strange one. Some enter the New Year with positive feelings, determined to make changes to their lives, be it their diet, exercise regime or outlook. Others start January with a touch of sadness, the big man has been and gone, Christmas is over and family gatherings come to an end. Please turn to page 22 to read the team’s New Year resolutions. During 2017 we really hope to provide our readers with interesting and informative articles. We are chuffed with the monthly contributors we have. From local history instalments to some monthly fitness advice, from wildlife descriptions to gardeners’ interests. Our regular features like the ‘Get to really know...’ and the ‘Local Talent’ are very well received and our ‘News from’ section gives local clubs and organisations a local voice... Thank you to each and every author who meets our tight deadlines each month. This month is the last chance you’ll have to buy the 2017 Local Landscapes Calendar. Didn’t get one for Christmas? Turn to page 48 to see where you can purchase one.

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HIGHLIGHTS

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, January issue: – Sarah Doney of Hidden Beacons Stone Carvings – Talybont on Usk Food Assembly – News from Brecon Chamber of Trade – Richard Thomas Solicitors on Buying & Selling. Just go to www.localbeacon.co.uk and click on the small image of the front cover...

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Busy Bees Nursery & Pre-school in Clifford (Hereford, HR3 5HA) is looking to recruit a full time enthusiastic and committed person to join our team, to help lead our Toddler Room and a part time flexible worker to provide support across the nursery.

This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check and all candidates must be committed to safeguarding policies and procedures.

The successful candidates must have a minimum of a level 3 in childcare and education, and references will be obtained. Good rates of pay, dependent on qualifications and experience. Contact Hayley Manns on 01497 831 000 for an application form or alternatively email busy.beespsn@unicomemail.co.uk.

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Kirsty Williams Without doubt, 2016 was a year of massive political change. Our prime minister has changed, our relationship with Europe will change, Donald Trump will be President of the United States, and the list goes on and on. 2017 could be a year for change here in Powys too. In May we will have local elections to Powys County Council. People right across the county frequently tell me they are frustrated with how our public services are being run by the Independent cabinet. The Welsh Liberal Democrats are determined to improve public services. We know how vital the

ART CLASSES Wednesday mornings, 10am–12.30pm At the small chapel opposite the Drill Hall, Lion St Starts 11 January, £8.50 per session Beginners welcome. Drawing and composition, moving into watercolour and acrylic. For more information please ring Thomasin Toohie on 07955 344 958

services the council provide are to communities across the county and we know the most vulnerable in our society depend on them most of all. I was very pleased to secure a funding floor for rural councils, including Powys, in this year’s Welsh Government budget. Rural areas have unique challenges in delivering its services and it is right the government recognises this. My focus in 2017 will be to continue to work alongside communities to protect services they rely on, to create and protect jobs so we can further develop our economy. I hope you and your family had a good Christmas, and I wish you all the very best for the New Year. As ever, if there is anything I can do to help, please do not hesitate to get in touch.You can call my office on 01874 625739, attend one of my regular surgeries, or send an email to Kirsty.williams@assembly.wales.

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News from Talgarth by William Powell, Powys County Councillor for Talgarth At the time of writing, we are in the final run up to Christmas, with special community gatherings for people of all ages. By the time that this edition hits the doormat, it will be the season to reflect upon the old year and look ahead to the new, with everyone wondering what 2017 will mean for us, our families and community and those we hold dear. The past year, more than any that I can recall, has had its share of difficulties and challenges – as well as a generous quota of unpredictable events. While the world looks ahead to the inauguration on US President Donald J Trump on Friday 20th January and British eyes are focused on the UK Supreme Court ruling on the triggering of Brexit, whenever it emerges, I can only conclude that we need the wisdom of the Magi more than usual this year. However, despite the turbulence of international events, our community has many reasons to count its blessings this year. The successful culmination of our lengthy and hard fought campaign to save Gwernyfed High School is one that we have every cause to celebrate. Now, as a member of the Community and Premises Committee of the Gwernyfed Governing Body, I intend to play my full part in ensuring that the £6,000,000 investment earmarked for Gwernyfed by the Welsh Government is spent to best effect. Recent experience shows us that the best decisions are those made locally and I am clear that those who know and care about Gwernyfed most are best placed to oversee this project. At the same time, we anticipate construction of the new Talgarth/Bronllys School at Hay Road to commence in February, provided that the final planning issues have been successfully dealt with by the Brecon Beacons National Park Authority. This level of capital investment in our area is unprecedented, especially when the pressure on public finances is so intense. It is only right to recognise that fact. The last few years have brought their share of uncertainty, and it is now the duty of the Shadow Governing Body to help navigate the course of the single school, currently at the Talgarth and Bronllys sites, to its new home at Hay Road.The

pupils of both schools have come forward with a shared proposal for the name of their new school – Ysgol y Mynydd Du ~ Black Mountains School. For such an important step in the development of our new area primary school to be determined by the pupils jointly is genuinely significant – and I hope that the Powys County Council Cabinet Member for Education, Cllr Arwel Jones, will give his blessing to the proposed new name. In recent weeks, our community has come together in a very moving way to provide support and raise funds for young Drew Barker-Wright as he undergoes cancer treatment at Birmingham Children’s Hospital. The events already held locally have been imaginative, organised by individuals, businesses, churches and a number of local groups. I know that a football fixture is planned for Boxing Day between Talgarth Town and the Veterans and the crew of Talgarth Fire Station has held a couple of popular car wash sessions to raise funds. I am organising a Fish and Chip Supper and Quiz at The Castle Hotel with Tom Sharp later in January – please look out for details. Drew’s parents Melanie and John and his grandparents Gaynor and Howard have been touched by the community response and we wish little Drew and the family strength in the next phase of his treatment. In the meantime, if you have any feedback or issue of concern, please do not hesitate to contact me on: 07703 112113, by email: Cllr.William.Powell@powys.gov.uk, on Facebook or via Twitter @WmPowell2017. My next advice surgery is on Friday 6th January from 5pm at Talgarth Tourist Information and Resource Centre. No appointment is necessary, but advance notice is sometimes helpful, if the issues you wish to raise are complex. In any event, I look forward to hearing from you on any issue that may be troubling you. Happy New Year William

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Gardening Column

OUTDOOR & INDOOR CYCLAMEN Cyclamen, which grow from flattened bulbs known as corms, are extremely versatile plants as our title suggests. Outdoors in January the autumn cyclamen for pots, troughs and baskets, will have finished their flowering but should still be displaying their attractive, marbledpatterned leaves. They can be planted out into shady parts of the garden in spring and have every chance of flowering again next autumn. In the garden itself the much smaller flowered Cyclamen hederifolium, the ivyleaved cyclamen, produce their pink or white flowers in August to November and by January they will also be showing off their patterned leaves, every plant have a different pattern. However, it is after Christmas that Cyclamen coum with their heart- shaped leaves start to burst into flower. Both of these species prefer a shady position beneath trees and shrubs and if left undisturbed will seed around and eventually produce large areas of attractive flowers and leaf where other plants struggle to grow well. Indoors in the winter the more flamboyant, large flowered Cyclamen persicum hybrids take centre stage. Their flowers come in all shades of pink as well as red and white, some are frilled, others are scented. They prefer cooler areas in the house and are best watered by placing them for a few minutes in a water tray and then allowing to drain before placing back into their pot covers.They can be kept in best condition by removing yellowing leaves and by twisting off spent flower stalks as low down as possible. Bring some colour to your home and garden with these delicate blooms.

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Glasbury Arts: Felting & Ceramics Glasbury Village Hall

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Sunday 29 January 2017, 10.30am to 4pm

Saturday 18 February to Sunday 26 February

Felting with a Resist Workshop with Fiona Evans

Celebration of Ceramics and Glass Exhibition

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.

This exhibition brings together 17 of Wales’ and border counties’ best and most exciting ceramics and glass makers, including Melanie Brown, Nancy Sutcliffe, Ashraf Hanna, Beryl Morgans, Nikki Williams, Diane Horne and a special exhibit on loan from the Nantgarw China Works Trust. Opening times: Saturday 18 February, 12 noon– 4.30pm; Sundays February 19 and 26, 11am– 4.30pm; Monday–Tuesday, 11am–3pm; Wednesday– Thursday, 12 noon–4pm; Friday 24 February, 2pm–7pm; Saturday 25 February, 11am–4.30pm. Entry to the exhibition is free to members, those in full time education or unwaged. Non-members £3 (payable on the door).

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Get to really know... Belinda Jenkins I’ve been so fortunate to have lived in and around Hayon-Wye most of my life. Life hasn’t always been easy but you appreciate the good times and I have wonderful memories of the people who have been part of it. I now spend lots of time having fun with the grandchildren when not working in the family tree surgery business. I play sheep farming at home…just love a bit of lambing in the spring. My friend once described me as the mad widow who lives on the hill with her animals, which most probably sums me up quite well. Place of birth? Newtown, Powys. Where do you live now? Hay-on-Wye. Marital status? Widow. Occupation? Director of R Jenkins & Sons Ltd. Children? Three children and four grandchildren. Pets? Ollie (St Bernard), Dior (whippet), Reggie and Gaynor (donkeys) and two new ducks (this year’s secret Santa present from work). What was your favourite childhood television programme? Thunderbirds – always fancied myself as Lady Penelope but never quite made it. Are you a collector of anything? Chairs (thanks to Llewellyn and Co). If you could be any animal, what would you be and why? Horse – no reason, just love them. If you could have any superpower, what would it be? To backtrack time so I could change the outcome for people. Hindsight is a wonderful thing. What is usually your first thought when you wake up? How many coffees will I make today? What do you think about right before falling asleep? Can I stay awake to see the end of this film? Most exciting thing you’ve won? A child’s bicycle when the boys were young but unfortunately it was a pink colour and they were not impressed. Two lessons life has taught you? Live every day like it was your last Enjoy being with family and friends. What makes you grumpy? Ironing – it was one way of getting the kids to go out to play: once that ironing board came out of the cupboard the kids would scatter. Teenage crush? David Essex. You’re given one million pounds, what do you spend it on? I’d love to say family but I may buy myself a new

Range Rover too. Have any bad habits? Plenty I’m sure, but smoking being the worst. Which bad habits drive you crazy? Liars, as they always get caught out...why bother?! Do you believe in the afterlife? I would love to think there was something after this as there are so many I would love to meet up with but I have my doubts. What book would you recommend to others? Riders by Jilly Cooper. Best present ever received? My lovely bird coop. List one thing you wish you could change about yourself: Not to be so trusting...shouldn’t believe everything people tell you. List five goals on your life’s to-do list: I’ve just accomplished one by attending a Welsh Rugby match; unfortunately they lost that time.Visit the Maldives. Redesign my garden. Retire. Take up landscape painting again. Name one regret: Not saying goodbye to loved ones. Name one thing you miss about being a kid: Hay Youth Club which was at Frank Lewis House. Name one thing you love about being an adult: Visiting the children to see how they are coping with parenthood and thinking they are having a little bit back which they gave me. What’s your favourite song of the moment? ‘Nobody But Me’ sung by Michael Bublé. What’s your favourite song of all time? ‘All I want for Christmas is You’ sung by Mariah Carey. What’s your favourite thing to do on a Saturday night? Out for a drink with friends. What’s your favourite thing to do on a Sunday afternoon? Sit down after a Sunday roast. Have any hidden talents? Not really – Jack of All Trades, Master of None. What would be your dream job? Paramedic. What have you done today to make you feel proud? Built a new run for my new additions to the family (the ducks). Sum yourself up in five words: Coffee-making Gran to everyone.

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The History of Hay A question was asked at the first meeting of Hay History Group several years ago - “what do we know about the history of Hay?” A good question. Well there had been several books published over the years about the general history - notably A History of the Hay by Geoffrey Fairs in 1972.There had been a monthly newsletter called Haywire from 1985 to 2002 produced by Dickie Moule which contained much local history and gossip. And Eric and Tim Pugh had published excellent books of photographs of the town. But there had been very little detail about the history of the ordinary inhabitants of the town, where they lived and what they did. So I set about finding what was available – and there was a lot. I started looking online, in libraries, newspapers and record offices and amassed a vast amount of detail which I entered into my computer. I then had to work out a plan of how to communicate this in a meaningful way and decided as a baseline to publish a directory which gave all the people in their properties in Hay as it would have been in 1911.This was soon amended to include all the census detail back to 1841 and any data I had on the properties which I had gleaned from the above sources. It was a big undertaking but resulted in the Historical Directory of Hay on Wye which was published in 2014. A second edition followed in 2015. The book covered the town of Hay but I had plans to cover the whole parish.This work was completed in September 2016 and was published as Historical Directory of Hay on Wye – Rural Parish. In between these works I also published The Lords of Hay and Hay at War 1914–1918. Both Directories were compiled using records which were reasonably easily available with no deep research. That comes next. Watch this space for further updates. All the books are available from me at alan.j.nicholls@btinternet.com or online from www.Lulu. com or from Broad Street Books. All the proceeds from the books help to finance the research. If anyone has any documents that might help I would be pleased to see them. Article supplied by Alan Nicholls, Hay History Group.

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Local Talent: David Symons Artist name? David Symons is an artist working as an art facilitator at Winslow Court, a care home run by Senad Group and he works every day making art with a group of people who all require 24 hour care, 7 days a week. Symons curated a selection of art work by the artists who live at Winslow Court and the exhibition showing at the globe at hay until February 2017 is a group show called ‘Creations from the Creative’. Type of artist? David Symons is an award-winning community artist and encourages people to produce artwork using drawing and painting to printmaking, Photoshop and using cameras. The artwork produced by the residents would be described as ranging from typically abstract expressionist and gestural mark making to realism. Range of artwork? All artwork shown are 2d paintings, drawings and prints and are made with water colour paint, felt tip pens, printing ink and photo emulsion transfer paste on paper or hardboard. Price range? From £25 to £72. Plus limited edition prints with runs of 10. How long have you been an artist? David Symons has been an artist since 1993.

Where did you train or gain experience? The participants in this exhibition are all outsider artists and have had no formal educational training. David Symons graduated from University of Sunderland with a BA (Hons) Fine Art in 1993 and from Cardiff University with a PGCE in 1997. He is a practising artist and has shown his own art work in San Francisco, São Paulo, Edinburgh, Birmingham and many galleries and venues throughout Wales. Of this project, he said ‘encouraging people to express themselves and to value what they do and to have a laugh along the way is what I love most and do best!’ Artist statement: The art activities at Winslow Court are designed to encourage creativity, selfexpression and communication by every single person, using as many dry and wet art mediums as possible; this includes painting, drawing, printmaking, photography and building sculpture. Any creative output is an important expression of oneself and we try to nurture and give value to this mode of communication. CB Self Portrait (top right) by Claire B JP Landscape 2 (bottom) by James P RW Dots 2 (top left) by Robert W

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So You Think You Know About Dinosaurs…?!

Michael Morpurgo’s King Arthur Wednesday 22nd February, 2.00pm

Thursday 23rd February, 2.30pm

A thrilling tale of magic, heroism, love and betrayal adapted from the novel Arthur: High King of Britain, by Michael Morpurgo, the author of War Horse and Private Peaceful.

Did dinosaurs eat their own families? Was every Tyrannosaurus Rex a fearsome carnivore? Why did Allosaurus headbutt its prey to death? In this interactive show children will be given the chance to ask questions and show off their dinosaur knowledge to the audience.

A drowning boy is rescued by a mysterious figure who claims to be Arthur Pendragon. As the old man tells his stories, he is transported back to the heady days of Camelot, the Round Table, Merlin, Excalibur, Lancelot and Guinevere.

Come and test your knowledge against Ben Garrod, the TV scientist from ‘Attenborough’s Giant Dinosaur’. With the help of TV film footage and photos of his own palaeontological dinosaur digs, he will tell you everything you ever wanted to know about dinosaurs and more!

Join award-winning Story Pocket Theatre as they bring these thrilling stories of brave chivalry, battles and the search for the Holy Grail to life with music, magic and outstanding storytelling. Suitable for 7 yrs +

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Popular shop gets new owners

Hay’s very own mobile phone store, CommuniKate, has changed hands: the new owners are Dean and Christopher, a father and son team from nearby Crickhowell. Dean originally owned a chain of successful mobile phone stores, which launched in 1993, but he eventually sold the business and tried to retire. During his ownership he employed and personally trained a young Katy Price, who went on to start CommuniKate of Hay. Whilst in retirement, Kate asked Dean to help out in the Hay store part-time and eventually in June 2016 Dean and his son bought the business from Kate.

monitoring their usage, offering advice on savings wherever possible. This value added service, we hope, will create a good working relationship and in turn hopefully promote customer loyalty. We have already implemented the first product training day for the community, which we hope will expand our customers’ own knowledge of their phone and its capabilities and help them get the most out of their product.” The store has already seen a new makeover and with 23 years experience in the mobile phone industry we can see that Hay has acquired a great asset in their community…we wish them well.

In 2000 Dean’s original phone company was one of the largest independent phone stores in the UK and was voted the second fastest growing company in Wales, which had stiff competition from the other 50,000 Welsh businesses. So what expansion plans does he have for CommuniKate? Dean comments: ”CommuniKate has a very healthy customer base, which we will do everything to maintain and grow, but we are keen to expand into the wider community by offering businesses large and small a personal service, whereby we go out to see them, helping with any problems,

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New vets’ surgery Early in 2017, Hay Vets are opening a new surgery on Hay Road in Talgarth. We will offer consultations throughout the day delivered by our team of knowledgeable, friendly and experienced staff. Our nurses will be available for regular appointments for nail clipping, weight management, post-op checks and much more. In addition, our clients will have a new convenient location to collect prescriptions for their pets, farm animals and horses. There will also be a shop supplying food, toys and accessories. The new service based in Talgarth is also complemented by our online store. The online store is accessed via our website www.hayvets.co.uk. New users can benefit from a 20% discount on their first order (over £15), and we also offer free home delivery for purchases over £50. Alternatively, purchases can be collected from one of our surgeries for free.

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Recipe: Moroccan Turkey Salad Perfect for Christmas leftovers!

Prep: 20 minutes minutes Cooking time: 15

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Health & Wellbeing for 2017

We decided to introduce this new feature, to gear people up for the New Year ahead. Many start January with new and exciting changes to their life, so this feature will hopefully help them to find local services and businesses who can help. For those of us who don’t think in this way, me included, perhaps we should. A positive change can only be good, right? No matter how small, no matter how many changes you decide, start here by reading this feature. And be realistic. So I thought it would be a good idea for the team to write down our own New Year resolutions when it comes to our health and wellbeing. Now I realise by them being printed in black and white, we may actually have to stick to them! So here goes: My biggest change is for my mind. For years I have

become obsessed by certain dramas going on in my life. These thoughts eat away at me. I overthink things and just before bedtime this is a really horrible habit. So as I enter 2017 I’m starting with a fresh, positive outlook. I’m going to practise meditation each evening (I’m really not a morning person and with two kids to get ready as well as myself, I’d be lying to say I would add another ’to do’ in my morning routine!). It’s taken something very sad in recent weeks to put life into perspective.You only get one life, live it, who knows how long you’re here for. With farming blood I’m a bit of a penny pincher. With the exclusion of my boot fetish – I have many, many pairs! But I never spend money on my appearance and body. I’ve never dyed my hair as the upkeep would cost to much. Well this year I am going to splash out on a monthly treatment, be it a back massage, a manicure, etc... and first on my list is an Indian head massage! My main aim for 2017 is to make my family and friends smile and laugh. If they’re happy, I’m happy. Article by Lisa Marie Badham

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Coming soon to Brecon and Hay – Beat It Percussion workshops for seniors New dementia-friendly Drumming Together groups Group drumming is good for you! • Feel included in the group • Gentle physical and mental ‘workout’ • Self-expression • Energising yet relaxing To find out more please contact Lynn: 07875 090 946 beatitpercussion@gmail.com www.beatitpercussion.co.uk

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New Year’s Resolutions Hi everyone, I would like to tell you about how my fitness, health and lifestyle will be improving in the New Year.

go for a walk but without her, and it’s not as often as I would like. I like walking but I don’t do steep hills, and I certainly don’t do that stuff they call running!

During the last two years my health and weight has been improving week by week. It’s taken me for ever, and by the time you read this I hope to be at my target weight. Two years ago I joined Slimming World and it’s a great way to control what you eat – and drink! Actually, there is nothing that I’m not allowed, and so far I’ve lost two and a half stone. I know, it’s pathetic how long it’s taken me to lose just that. When I’m at home I stick to the plan, but when I’m away I go back to my old habits. It’s how I roll...

I’d like to start swimming again. I love swimming, but I also like a huge empty pool all to myself! That ain’t gonna happen...

My plan for 2017 is to continue to maintain the weight I have lost. I do not want to put all the weight back on again. I used to walk my dog every day, but sadly we had to have her put to sleep in July last year. She was nearly 15 so she had a great innings. I still The 5 Ways to Wellbeing has been shown to be key to our quality of life as well as helping us live longer. Get your 5 Ways to Wellbeing all in one go through

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I hope you all enjoy browsing through our new Health & Wellness feature and it gives you the boost you need to enjoy being healthy, well and fit for the new year and onwards. Upwards and onwards, or as I now say, upwards and inwards! Article by Clare Williams I’m bored with the usual New Year’s Resolutions. Eat less chocolate...do more exercise...be more patient with the kids...get all the housework done...find a good work/life balance... it’s all just setting myself up to fail. So this year my resolution is to be kinder to myself. Eat more chocolate (if physically possible); aim for one, very short, walk a day (if I can fit it in between the Ferrero Rocher and the Milk Tray); and every time I snap at my 4-year-old, I’m going to put 20p in a pot towards a back massage (for myself, not her). I promise myself a glass of wine every night at 8pm, to help me sink into a warm haze on the sofa and stop worrying about crumbs spread over the floor, purée smeared on the highchair, piles of unwashed washing, or toys left in the best place to break ankles. So this time next year I hope that although my house will be filthy and my children untidy, I’ll be writing my resolutions down in a happier frame of mind – ideally fatter, and drunk. Article by Jesse Ingham

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The Power of Supplements Busy schedule, always on the run? Snacks and meals are last-minute afterthoughts? You’re definitely not alone. In today’s fast-paced world, nutritional deficiency is on the rise, but how do you help your body maintain optimal energy, health, and well being? THERE IS A BETTER WAY

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conditions, those who are dealing with stress and those who are taking certain medications that affect the way that food is metabolised. In other words, nearly everyone can benefit from taking good quality, natural health supplements. For your vision: Beta-carotene, vitamin C, E, zinc, and lutein. For your heart and lungs: Both B and E vitamins, plus antioxidants, work together to complement your diet in supporting a healthy cardiovascular system. Antioxidants, vitamin C and vitamin E, combined with carotenoids, have been shown to help support healthy heart and lung function. For your bones and joints: As you age, your bones inevitably become more fragile. Vitamin C, manganese, magnesium, vitamin D, vitamin K, and silicon work together to help the absorption of calcium, and so help good bone health.

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Reflexology Why not try reflexology to help support your body after all the excesses of Christmas? It’s a wonderfully relaxing treatment and great to use alongside your New Year diet. Reflexology helps your body eliminate those excess toxins, and gives you some much needed time out for yourself! Cheryl Christopher of Warm Soles Reflexology is based in Glasbury, and works both as a mobile therapist and from home. Cheryl uses foot, hand and facial reflexology techniques and loves it! She has been amazed by results using a reflexology lymph drainage technique which has helped many of her clients with stubborn lymphoedema and swollen feet & legs. Early in 2017 she expects to qualify as a specialist reproductive reflexologist working alongside couples with conception and sub-fertility issues. This supportive treatment can be used as a stand-alone to enhance natural fertility or alongside conventional treatments.To find out more ring 01497 847676 or visit www.warmsoles.net.

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Vision: Key Facts for Drivers Good eyesight is essential for safe driving and poor vision can impair your driving performance. You are responsible for ensuring that your vision meets the specified minimum requirements every time that you drive. If you notice or suspect any change in your vision, do not delay, visit your optometrist or optician. The current vision test for Group 1 (car and motorcycle) drivers in the UK is the ability to read in good light (with the aid of spectacles or contact lenses, if worn) a number plate at: • 20m for vehicles displaying the new-style number plate. • 20.5m for vehicles displaying the old-style number plate. If you are told to wear spectacles or contact lenses for driving, you must wear them at all times when driving. Group 2 (lorry and bus) drivers need to have slightly better vision than car drivers and need a medical assessment of vision to renew their licence. It is a criminal offence to drive with eyesight below the minimum legal standard. Visit your optometrist or optician for more information on vision and driving, including the best type of lenses, frames, sunglasses and lens coatings for driving.

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The Wonders of Yoga One of the great wonders of Yoga is how diverse and far reaching it is. Approaches are as varied as the design of a snowflake. Finding Yoga as one enters the liberating years after retirement can be a refreshing experience.As a journey that happens on many levels the inner listener in a Yoga student who is over 60 is often well developed, being quite at home with dropping into a deep meditative space while practising the class. The benefits of Yoga are many and as the body we live in carries a few more years, a greater level of sensitivity is there, a need to look after oneself that extra bit more, listen to the aching joints or the stiff back muscles or that shoulder that seems stuck in one position. As the years progress the need to loosen ourselves, to bring breath and gentle healing movement to our stiff and aching bodies, becomes more necessary. To release, breathe, let go and centre, and in so doing create the right enviroment to grow and gently strengthen ourselves. Vanda Scaravelli, a wonderfulYoga teacher, discoveredYoga in her 40s and went on to teach and grow with it into her late 80s, likening the journey of Yoga to that of nature and how our bodies are like the waves and trees the earth and the stars, through connecting to everything around us – within us we can release the heavier parts of ourselves. Listening to our changing bodies is an opportunity to grow – seeing it as a delicately written poem with a completely individual style to the writing. Yoga as we grow older is a fantastic friend, gently working with our postures, lengthening the spine, gently opening the chest area and allowing the back of the neck to lengthen.Working with awareness of the feet and bringing the weight to the outside edge of each foot, lifting the inside arch and bringing an equal weight to the left and right foot is beneficial for the inside of the knee joint and bringing support to the lower part of the spine, and around the sacrum. Posture, balance and core strength are important as we enter into the third stage of our lives. The freedom of the breath is key to allowing our bodies to unwind, giving room for that shoulder to release or that back muscle to undo. As this process happens the body becomes able to gently approach the poses that feel OK, in a way that is nurturing and caring.

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I Don’t Like Mondays The festive period is a great time of year to catch up with friends and family but this can lead to a little excessive consumption from time to time... The new year brings the enviable resolutions and one of mine is to eat much better. My diet at the moment isn’t bad but it certainly has room for improvement. A little too much meat consumed. Lunch eaten in a rush. Sugary snacks used for a boost in energy. We’re all (well most of us) guilty of it and some things are easier changed than others. For me, I’m going to be starting with Meatless Mondays (it’s as straightforward as it sounds) and it’s a helpful way to think about how much meat you eat. I already happily don’t eat meat every day but I think adding the simple structure is a helpful tool to make sure I don’t slip into eating more rather than less.

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Cutting down on my sugar consumption is also high on my agenda. Unfortunately sugar is hidden (and sometimes not so hidden) in almost everything so it’s not always easy to spot. Under current labelling legislation the amount of sugar needs to be declared in most products packaged for sale but a far easier way to understand the amount of sugar in some everyday items is to make it yourself. With marmalade season just round the corner it’s a helpful exercise to make it from scratch to understand the amount of sugar used. I’m by no means saying we should not eat marmalade but just be aware and moderate. I think Marmalade Mondays might also be on the cards. Article supplied by Derek Glashan of Hay Deli

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Lose Weight Healthily With Slimming World The New Year gets people thinking about what kind of year they want and the kind of shape they’d like to be in by the next New Year celebrations.You may be thinking that now is the time to lose some weight and get fitter; if that’s the case, joining your local Slimming World group could be just what you need to achieve your dream. People are often criticised or punished for their weight, not least by themselves. We live in a world where high calorie food is cheap, heavily marketed and readily available. As a result, it’s so easy to gain weight! At Slimming World, we give people all the tools they need to manage their weight in a healthy way, for life. Each week at my group, members share tips, ideas, recipes and a lot of fun and laughter. There is nothing like learning from the success and experience of others to help you make changes and commit to them. We’ve got members in group of all

ages, men and women from every walk of life, with anything from 10lbs to 10 stone and more to lose. The one thing that we all have in common is that we all want to lose or manage our weight. Some members have problems with their health, some are worried about their weight affecting their health, and some just want to feel fitter and better about themselves. Members lose weight healthily, don’t have to follow a faddy diet or ever go hungry. They get more active and above all, they work it out with the support of like-minded people. To try it for yourself, come along to one of our sessions in Hay or Talgarth or just give me a call on 07939 114452 for a chat; I’d love to hear from you. You can check out any special offers by looking at my Facebook page, Helen’s Hay, Talgarth and Kington Slimming World. Article supplied by Helen Furnell

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Winter Blues – Let’s Cruise! This morning, I dragged myself from my nice warm bed, peered outside to see a hard frost, stumbled into the shower and ran it HOT!This kept me warm until I got to the Club (good trick #1 - leave the shower til the last possible minute). I’d promised the girls (good tip#2!), I’d join in this morning’s session so was feeling ‘up for it’ (Boxing Circuits). One of my bestest members came in and I remarked I’d not seen her lately. She said she was ‘out of sorts’ but couldn’t place why. I suggested she might have the Winter Blues (S.A.D), and hopefully she was in exactly the right place to counter it now! I made the session super tough as although it used to be a beginners class they’ve all come on so well they’re now on a par with the evening class (which is well established). So we did a station for 1.5 minutes, and I then blended two weights exercises for two minutes. Til we’d done the lap. After about 20 mins of this, I could SEE we were all on a natural endorphin high – me included! – woop woop! (and the music so helps)! Afterwards I commented to my friend that I hoped it’d helped and this was met with an definite affirmative. I also discussed it all with a fellow health professional who’d done it, and she told me that she deals with so many people suffering

with depression because they are just NOT getting out to socialise anymore. Everyone’s on social media – you FEEL you’re being sociable but it’s really a poor relative. I also know for a fact I NEED GREEN – I have to get outside dog walking my two often, or I’d definitely NOT be the same person - especially as I am exclusively in the studio when I exercise, (as opposed to jogging outside, say). When in Vietnam recently my daughter and I spent a few days to start with in Ho Chi Minh City.We went shopping one night and I kept picking out green clothes ODD! It only occurred to me later - I was getting serious withdrawal symptoms from the Welsh hills! Are you finding yourself getting sluggish over the winter and spending more and more time indoors eating stodgy foods (which fattened us up against the cold many years ago but is really unnecessary now). I implore you – seek out a class near you – any class – get in your shower first – heat up and then just GO! It could easily be your first stop to a brand new winter experience, and we have LONG winters! Happy new year! Article supplied by Cat Lawford, Personal Trainer, Gym & Tonic Health Club

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A Helping Hand: About Balanced Being We all may need a helping hand at times as we journey through life. For over 20 years Fiananda MacColl of Balanced Being has been involved with helping and empowering those who wish to find and maintain a balance in their lives that can result in true well being. Practical life tools and support is offered for the situations that people find themselves in, whether it be illness, injury, depression, sleep patterns or relationship issues, to mention only a few. There are therapies, courses and classes to help you find the balance that is needed in today’s busy world. Please feel able to ring Fiananda for more information. She is a full member of professional organisations in each discipline. Clinics are in Hay-on-Wye, Brecon and Carmarthen. Article supplied by Fiananda MacColl

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Percy and his team would like to wish all our customers a very happy new year!

We hope you’ve all had a good Christmas season and look forward to greeting you in the coming months. A quick reminder that we will be shut from 2nd January until 16th January. Then open every day as usual. Food served daily: 12pm–2pm and 6pm–9pm

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Each year’s contest consists of an original theme incorporating peace. This years’ theme was “A Celebration of Peace”.

Black Mountains Lions Club

Each year, Lions Clubs around the world proudly sponsor the Lions International Peace Poster Contest in local schools and youth groups. This art contest for kids encourages young people worldwide to express their visions of peace. During the last 21 years, more than four million children from nearly 100 countries have participated in the contest.

Spreading Peace and International Understanding Once again Gwernyfed High School Year 9 Art class joined in with the Black Mountains Lions Peace Poster Competition in 2016. Our thanks to Kayleigh Hughes, their art teacher, for her help and enthusiasm. Congratulations to Amelie Williams (shown on the right) who painted the winning poster, which has been sent on to the next level of the competition. Roxanne Shaw (left) came 2nd.

Twenty-four international finalists are selected each year, representing the work of more than 350,000 young participants worldwide. Posters are shared globally via the Internet, the media and exhibits around the world. Well done to everyone who took part at Gwernyfed High School. Glasbury Get-Together Club Our Christmas lunch was attended by 20 members and guests at The Baskerville Arms Hotel .A lovely Christmas setting in front of a welcoming log fire and an enjoyable lunch.

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Our next meeting is on Wednesday 25th January, 2.30–4.30pm in Glasbury Village Hall. We will be holding our AGM and renewal of membership. Annual membership will remain at £7.50. Hope you will be able to join us. We have singer Claire Davis, who is going to entertain us. Raffle and tea and biscuits later, happy to receive any (unwanted?!) Christmas gifts for the raffle prizes or just regular items always appreciated. New members welcome. Happy New Year to all our members and future members. Hope to see you in the coming year.

but also by the talent on show. It was great to see so many new musicians and we hope that we can see even more in years to come.

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At the Gwernyfed Christmas Concert on Thursday 1st December we showcased our finest musical performers, ranging from years 7 to 13. There was not only an array of instruments, but also a great mix of festive tunes and classic songs, with each act following on the great standard of the last. The success of the event was a credit to the hard work of Mrs Walker, the music department and all who participated. Everyone who attended was extremely pleased, not only by the mince pies and mulled wine,

Planning Permission and Listed Building Consent Granted Hay Castle has received planning permission for the project! This is a major milestone and a great relief. We can now prepare for the next exciting stage, which includes tendering for a lead contractor. After the construction contract has been awarded, the work will begin in the spring. The planning permission, issued by Brecon Beacons

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National Park, includes 19 conditions, which is not unusual for a project of this scope and sensitivity. The conditions include the presence of an archaeologist during ground works, an ecological and tree protection plan, construction of a ‘bat cave’ and bat monitoring, and restrictions on delivery and working hours.

gate to Market Square. Due to the historic nature of the site, the works also require Listed Building Consent and Scheduled Monument Consent, in addition to the planning permission. Photo: Cadw archaeologist Will Davies and RMA architect Juliet Aston. Hay-on-Wye Chamber of Commerce Happy 2017 and welcome to our new bi-monthly slot in WL. We’re your Chamber of Commerce and, as you’ll see, we are for life and not just for Christmas (lights)…

The permission covers the restoration and change of use of Hay Castle to create a public venue for education and the arts, and includes re-roofing the derelict section of the mansion, construction of an education space, gallery space, stairs and lift, cafe in the old coach house, viewing platform and lower floor in the Norman keep, removal and conservation of the great gates, and steps from the

That said, we do hope you enjoyed the festive decorations and Switching On Ceremony. Massive thanks go out to Hay School, Hay Markets, the Food Festival, Hay Does Vintage and Hay Festival plus all the businesses and individuals who kindly donated and/or fundraised, making the town’s 2016 Christmas efforts magical. Oh, thanks too to Ben Fogle for pressing the button! We’re not resting on our laurels though, and we want to light up even more of the town for

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business – and a platform to try new things. When we come together and speak with one voice as the Chamber, it’s easier to get people to listen.

Christmas 2017. The Chamber would like more of a community feel to the lights organisation – if you feel you could help in some way, we would love to hear from you, whether you are a business owner or not. Looking at 2017, it has the makings of an exciting year at the Chamber – there are fresh faces, new ideas and topics of discussion bubbling away already. I’ve been a member for just over a year and it’s a wonderfully welcoming group of volunteers – everyone is passionate about Hay, our community and our economy. It’s a friendly and proactive environment in which to have your voice heard – you don’t have to run a

We’d love to hear from you in 2017. Anyone is welcome to participate, and there are absolutely no specific expectations. It doesn’t matter if you aren’t a business owner or don’t run a shop, because the Chamber welcomes anyone with an interest in helping make Hay better – freelancers, self-employed, community groups, charities and residents from all backgrounds, please do get involved. Wishing you all a prosperous 2017 – and we do hope to hear from you. Visit www.hayonwyechamber.co.uk or find us on Facebook and Twitter. Hay & District Dial A Ride Make volunteering your New Year’s Resolution! If you need a different, life-changing resolution this year, why not consider joining our award-winning team? People volunteer for many different reasons, not just to give something back to our local community but also because they reap the benefits themselves. It’s not only drivers and passenger assistants that are

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essential to our service, but also Trustees and our Friends of Dial-a-Ride. We are also looking for a person to join our team as a volunteer Fundraising Officer to help with our events and publicity. It’s a very sociable and enjoyable contribution (just a few hours a month) to this essential transport service at the heart of our community. Call us if you’re interested in finding out more. Fare Rises – Our first fare rises in 5 years came into effect on 1st January: Around town £2.00 single, £3.50 return up to 4 miles £3 single, £5 return up to 6 miles £3.50 single, £6 return up to 9 miles £4 single, £7 return A booking fee of £1 will be added to community car bookings to help cover our administrative costs but the 45p per mile is unchanged. There will be no change to membership (£10 p.a.) or to our community group charges at present. Shopping in Hay – Would you like to come into Hay on a regular booking? We run from various outlying villages to Hay on the following days:

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Interested? Please give us a call and we’ll fit you in. Membership costs £10 per year and journeys start from £2 within Hay-on-Wye. Dementia Friendly – Dial-a-Ride is aiming to become a Dementia Friendly Organisation and so some volunteers, staff and Trustees have already undergone training, with another session to be held in the New Year. It helps to raise awareness of a condition we come across regularly now. We are pleased to provide transport for the Hay Day Café which meets in Cusop Hall on the first Monday of the month and provides support and entertainment for people living with dementia and their carers. If you need more information call us on 01497 821616, visit www.haydialaride.com or our Facebook

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Hay Markets

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Local markets are a vital part of our nation’s high streets and town centres, and Hay’s market offers more than just a great shopping experience. Come to shop, come to socialize, come to enjoy!

Residents of Hay-on-Wye and district and regular readers of Wye Local will be all too aware that Powys County Council has a budget problem. Costs are exceeding income and one of the solutions to remedy this is to transfer some of its services and assets to local community groups, including Hay Town Council.

Alongside your weekly staples, from fresh bread to local fruit and vegetables, and cheeses to fresh fish and meat, come to gossip over a Method Coffee, roasted locally in Bishop’s Frome; indulge in homemade treats from Lucretia with her amazingly colourful hair, coordinated with that week’s outfit; warm up your lunchtime with seasonal soup from Hay Broth or Bill’s filling falafals; or sort supper with beef bourguignon by Emma’s Farmhouse Foods, tarts from Bernie or minted lamb burgers from their own sheep by Weobley Ash. Alongside all this, buy presents, household/garden items, clothing and crafts, from homemade soap by Wild Sage & Co to wooly socks from Jason, and unusual plants by Avril Powell to all manner of unusual curios from Tom or Ian. Shop local and support your local economy.

The latest (but not the last) facilities to be transferred, after months of negotiation, are the sports facilities on Brecon Road. Hay Town Council has assumed responsibility, under licence, pending a full transfer from Powys CC.The transfer includes all the sports facilities, the car park and the childrens play area on Brecon Road. The Town Council will own and run the car park and the play area, while a Sports Management Committee has been set up to run the sports facilities. The Management Committee consists of representatives of the 5 clubs using the facilities, i.e. the junior football club, Hay St. Marys FC, Hay Cricket Club, the Bowling Club and the Tennis Club,

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

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plus four members of the Town Council. The Town Council will pay a substantial contribution towards the running costs of the sports facilities, but significant funds must be raised by the Sports Management Committee to make the facilities viable. The transfer will create challenges and opportunities for these facilities which, with the exception of the Bowls Club, have suffered from underinvestment. The Town Council has agreed that the Management Committee may raise funds for the site which could include, for example, a visitor car park during the festival. However, much more needs to be done by way of income generation to meet running costs. The aim is to bring these facilities up to date and, once the transfer is complete, create an asset that can be developed for the benefit of the whole town – an opportunity the town can be proud of. U3A Hay U3A Hay has a real cracker of a day planned for the first meeting of the New Year! Who doesn’t have a view on the UK’s overseas aid budget? Should it be ring-fenced? Is it value for money? Why does the UK give Overseas Aid anyway? These much-debated

(and sometimes controversial) questions and more will be answered by John Winter at the next U3A Hay meeting on Tuesday 17th January at 10.30am, in his presentation ‘Why Give Overseas Aid?’ After lunch, the Music-All interest group will present the DVD of ‘Still Life at the Penguin Café’, David Bintley’s 1988 ballet performed by the Royal Ballet with the Penguin Café Orchestra. The orchestra explores the relative freedom of ethnic music, while the ballet features extinct and endangered species from around the world. A truly international day! We meet in the Music Room at the Baskerville Hall Hotel in Clyro, with coffee from 10am. Hope to see you there! The entrance fee is £5 for members and £7 for non-members. For further information, phone Tricia Wordley on 01497 821595. Timbuktu 2017: the 10th anniversary of the twinning of Hay and Timbuktu. During that time people in Hay have made a powerful impact in northern Mali before, during and since the Islamist conflict. H2T thanks all who have participated and given generously. Schools in Timbuktu join local schools enabling students to learn about life in contrasting environments. Malian girls receive the support and equipment they need to complete the Second Cycle School through H2T funded projects. The impact of this support makes a huge difference to the lives of girls, not only enabling them to access education but preparing them to take responsibility for themselves, their future families and communities through active involvement in decision making. Many families cannot afford to send girls to school and donations from Hay make an enormous, long lasting difference in Timbuktu. To get involved in sponsoring a girl in part or exclusively contact H2T at info@ hay2timbuktu.org.uk. The medics continue projects in three clinics and are grateful for local support at the recent Out of Africa fundraising event. Clinics received funds from Medics4Timbuktu to purchase basic equipment and medical supplies and medics made a donation to Faces, a non profit making organization, to assist in the building of a medical centre in the Sahara Desert to enable nomadic people to access medical care. 2017 promises more for Hay and Timbuktu.

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Jokes of the month by father & son (Colan & James Badham) Bob: “AH, I just fell off a 50 ft ladder.” Jim: “Oh my God, are you okay?” Bob: “Yeah it’s a good thing I fell off the first step.” Wife: “In my dream, I saw you in a jewelry store and you bought me a diamond ring.” Husband: “I had the same dream and I saw your dad paying the bill.”

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Winter Crafting Lolly Stick Snowmen These cheerful snowman make a lovely seasonal bookmark. Perhaps the kids could make them as gifts, signing their name and the year on the back? You will need: A pack of wooden lolly sticks, white paint and black pen, scraps of coloured card and/or fabric, pieces of thin ribbon, small buttons and glue Instructions:

Bird Cake Make sure that the birds stay fed and happy this winter by making them these bird cakes, and attract some interesting wildlife into your garden. You will need: Bacon fat, birdseed, various shaped biscuit cutters or small cake molds, plastic

Paint a stick white and leave to dry.With the black pen draw on some dots for eyes and mouth. Cut out a hat from coloured card or fabric and a carrot nose from orange card and glue on. Stick the buttons down Mr Snowman’s front. Finally, tie a piece of ribbon around his neck as a scarf and stick in place with a spot of glue!

drinking straws and string Instructions: Melt the fat gently and mix with the birdseed (this should be done by an adult or with close adult supervision). Leave to cool slightly, then pack the mixture into the biscuit cutters or cake molds, on a baking tray. Cut up the straws into short lengths, and poke one short straw into the centre of each ‘cake’. Leave to cool. Once the cakes are set firm, turn them out of the cutters/tins and thread a length of string through the straw, so that you have a few inches of string sticking out either side of the cakes. Tie one side of the string around the cakes to secure them, and then use the remaining string to hang the cakes on trees or feeders in your garden for the birds to enjoy.

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Last Year’s Winner

local landscapes photography competition Are you a keen photographer who has a passion for our local surroundings? Then this competition is right for you . . .

1st prize: £50 2nd prize: £25 3rd prize: £10 12 of the images will appear in our 2018 Local Landscapes Calendar Rules are simple: High resolution images of local landscapes in the Brecon Beacons National Park. Images need to be A4 landscape dimensions and 300dpi resolution.

Closing date: 31st March 2017 Email your entries to: lisamarie@cariadslocal.co.uk • Title each photo • Give details of when and where the photo was taken • Include your name, address and a contact number

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4. It can be cracked, It can be made, It can be told, it can be played. What is it?

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2. A seven letter word containing thousands of letters. 3. What begins with T, ends with T and has T in it?

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1. I don’t have eyes, but once I did see. Once I had thoughts, but now I’m white and empty.

5. The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I? 6. A girl was ten on her last birthday, and will be twelve on her next birthday. How is this possible? 7. What gets broken without being held?

1. Skull. 2. Mailbox. 3. Teapot. 4. Jokes. 5. Footsteps. 6. Today is her eleventh birthday. 7. A promise.

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Competition Cyclamen Ceramics Belinda Jenkins Supplements CommuniKate Wellbeing Resolutions Reflexology David Symons Yoga For the chance to WIN this month’s prize (see page 1), please complete the word search, fill in your details below and send to Wye Local by 16th January 2017. Name: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Address: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............................... ............................... Tel: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Why are there so many old women in Hay? A few years ago a young man wrote in Life in Hay: ‘Why are there so many old women in Hay?’ Betty Maura-Cooper wrote this in response.

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Protecting wildlife for the future

Wild in January

grows. There is no sign of the plant after the spring. It is related to the almost-as-rare Snowdon Lily. The Botany Group will be taking part in a national New Year Plant Hunt again this year on the 2nd January at Ystradgynlais. This is open to all – you don’t have to be a flower expert. Last year 19 flowering species were found around Llangorse Lake. Email me at hunt@cial.org.uk for information. On the 13th there is an opportunity to visit the popular Wildfowl & Wetland Trust wetland at Llanelli and enjoy the birdlife on its lakes and reed beds and scrapes. Contact Anna for more info on 01639 844273.

Gagea Bohemica - Radnor Lily This rare flower often flowers as early as January less than 30 miles from Brecon at its only British site, yet was discovered only in the 1970s. The early flowering time explains it being missed by Victorian botanists who often went to the area where it

The popular winter birdwatch event this year is on the 14th. Booking required - Contact: Steph for more information on 01874 625708. There are opportunities to learn about hedgelaying on the 10th at Abergwesyn and coppicing on the 31st at Pwll yr Wrach near Talgarth. Contact Phil for more information on 01874 625708.

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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. Zumba Gold: 5 – 6pm. The Muse, Brecon. Visit www.feelwell.org.uk. Contact Wynona 01874 711499. 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 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. Mobilize! Yoga for over 60s: 11.30am – 12.30pm. Gym & Tonic, Hay, HR3 5DB. £5 drop in. Visit www.hayoga.co.uk. E-mail: hayyoga@outlook.com. Contact Dorothy 01497 820965. Zumba Gold: 1 – 2pm. Erwood Hall. Visit www.feelwell.org.uk. Contact Wynona 01874 711499. 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. Slimming World: 5 and 7pm. Hay Primary School. Contact Helen Furnell 07939 114452. 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. Zumba Gold: 6 – 7pm. Talgarth Library. Visit www.feelwell.org.uk. Contact Wynona 01874 711499. GIGO: 6.45 – 7.15pm. Gym & Tonic Health Club, Hay. ‘Get In, Get Out’ a fast, furious but

What’s on: during the week 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 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. Bell Ringing Practice: 7.30 – 9pm. St. Peter’s Church, Glasbury. Come

and join us for bell ringing practice at the church and afterwards for some convivial fun at The Harp Inn, Glasbury. New ringers are always welcome.

Contact 01497 847007.

Open Mic: 8pm. The Globe@Hay. Contact 01497 821762.

Hay Luncheon Club: 12pm2.30pm (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

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. Art Classes: 10am – 12.30pm. The small chapel opposite the Drill Hall, Hay. Beginners welcome. Drawing and composition, moving into watercolours and acrylic. £8.50 per session. Contact Thomasin Toohie 07955 344958. 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.

Coffee morning:10.30am - 12 at Royston Hall, Bronllys. Coffee or tea and cake £1. Proceeds to the hall. Everyone welcome.

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. Slimming World: 5 and 7pm. Gwernyfed Rugby Club, Talgarth. Contact Helen Furnell 07939 114452. 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.

What’s on: during the week 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. The Brecon Singers – Rehearsals: (Term time only) 7.30 – 9.30pm. Neuadd Goffa, Christ College, Brecon. New term starts 4th January: rehearsing Mozart’s Requiem. Come and join us – no auditions! Contact 01874 658332 or visit www.breconsingers.com. Black Mountains Lions Club: (first & third Wednesday of the month) meets 7.45/8pm. Contact David James 01497 820227. Disturbed by someone else’s drinking? Living with alcoholism can be a lonely life.You need not be alone. To speak to someone who understands and for details of an Al-Anon meeting near you contact: 020 7403 0888 or visit: www.al-anonuk.org.uk. THURSDAY 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 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. Zumba Gold: 10 – 11.30am. Talgarth Town Hall. Visit www. feelwell.org.uk. Contact Wynona 01874 711499. 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 (First 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

What’s on: during the week / month 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: (last Thursday 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. South Powys Community Football Hub – Football for Girls (Term time only): 4.30 - 5.15pm Caterpillars (new to football.) 5.15 - 6pm Butterflies (have played before or are confident.) Gwernyfed High School Sport’s Hall. For girls aged from 5 -11 years. Each session £2. Contact Tony, e-mail southpowyscommunityhub@ gmail.com or 07854 012841. 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.

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. Hay Senior Youth Theatre: 1 – 3pm. Cusop Village Hall. Fun and laughs, professional skill training for kids aged 12 – 16 years. 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.

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.

Photography Classes: 2pm. The Globe@Hay. Contact 01497 821762.

SATURDAY

Glasbury Methodist Church Service: 6pm. All welcome. Contact M Lawrence 07867 784681.

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. Contact 07989 980601. Table Sale: 8am – 1pm (First Saturday in the month). Talgarth Church Hall. Brecon Farmers Market (Every 2nd Saturday in the month):

Services at Penyrheol Baptist Church: (fourth Sunday of the month) 3pm. Contact 01874711061.

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Art Exhibition - Winslow Court: The Globe@Hay. All work at this exhibition is by residents of Winslow Court, a SENAD group centre based in Bromyard that provides education, care and

What’s on: during the month community support for the most complex, vulnerable and hard to place young people and adults. Contact 01497 821762. Monday 2nd January Brecknock Wildlife Trust – The Botany Group will be taking part in a national New Year Plant Hunt: Ystradgynlais.This is open to all – you don’t have to be a flower expert. E-mail: hunt@cial.org.uk. Visit www.brecknockwildlifetrust. org.uk. See article on page 55. Wednesday 4th January Brecon Outdoor Group –Wildlife Walk and Nut Hunt: 12.30pm.Visit www.breconoutdoorgroup.com. Email: phill@brecknockwildlifetrust. ork.uk or contact Pauline 01874 625708. 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. Eddie the Eagle is an uplifting, inspirational story that celebrates human spirit, passion, and one man’s refusal to accept defeat. Cabaret seating. Bring your own refreshments. Tickets £4.50. Contact 01544 327227. Friday 6th January 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. Saturday 7th January Brecon Outdoor Group - Irish Folk Music: 8.30pm. The Harp Inn, Glasbury. Visit www.breconoutdoorgroup.com. Contact Sarah 01874 711632. Sunday 8th January Brecon Outdoor Group – 3 mile circular walk: 10.30am – 12.30pm. Visit www.breconoutdoorgroup. com. Contact Rachel 01874 665577. Monday 9th January

Transformation Hatha Yoga: 5.30 – 7.45pm. Booth’s Yoga Studio, Hay. £6. For all ages, conditions & abilities. Helping to reduce stress & find more balance and harmony in your life. E-mail info@ balancedbeing.org.uk or contact Fiananda MacColl 07919 150187. See advert and article in our Health & Wellbeing section. Tuesday 10th January Brecknock Wildlife Trust – Learn about Hedge-laying: Abergwesyn. Contact Phil 01874 625708. Visit www.brecknockwildlifetrust.org.uk. See article on page 55. Wednesday 11th January Brecon Outdoor Group - Meal: 6pm. The Honey Cafe, Bronllys. Visit www.breconoutdoorgroup. com. Contact Sarah 01874 711632. Friday 13th January Brecknock Wildlife Trust – Wildfowl & Wetland Trust Wetland Visit: Llanelli. Contact Anna Guzzo 01639 844273. Visit www.brecknockwildlifetrust.org.uk. See article on page 55. Chen Style Tai Chi: 5.30pm – 6.30pm. Masonic Lodge, Brecon Road, Hay. Laojia, 19 form, standing

meditation, silk reeling & chi gong. Free introductory lesson. Demonstration & refreshments. Contact Peter Howells 01497 821840 or 07497 870497.. See advert in our Health & Wellbeing section. Friday Live – Room 1985: 8pm. The Globe@Hay. Post rock psychedelia. Contact 01497 821762. See advert on page 10. Saturday 14th January Brecon Farmers Market: 9.30am – 2pm. Brecon Market Hall. Contact 07926 196714.Visit www. brecknockfarmersmarket.co.uk. See advert on page 36. Brecknock Wildlife Trust – Winter Birdwatch Event. Booking essential. Contact Steph 01874 625708.Visit www.brecknockwildlifetrust.org.uk. See article on page 55. Brecon Outdoor Group – Winter Birdwatch with Andy King and Keith Noble: 9.30am – 12 noon. Ty Mawr Farm, Llangasty (SO124260). £5 with soup and roll. Visit www.breconoutdoorgroup. com. Please book. Contact Alan 01874 611628 or Steph Coates 01874 625708. Greenpeace at the Globe: 4.30pm. The Globe@Hay. Meet Greenpeace. If ever there was a time to step up, it’s now. Activists talk about their experiences volunteering for Greenpeace, from running a high street stall to climbing on top of the Houses of Parliament, and invite you to join them in defence of the natural world. Contact 01497 821762. Saturday Shenanigans – Crawlback: 8pm. The Globe@Hay. South Wales based rhythm and blues. Contact 01497 821762. See advert on page 10.

What’s on: during the month Monday 16th January

U3A Hay: Music Room of Baskerville Hall Hotel, Clyro: 10.30am – Morning session: ‘Why Give Overseas Aid?’ – Presentation by John Winter. 1.30pm – Afternoon Session: The Music-All interest group will present the DVD of ‘Still Life at the Penguin Café’, David Bintley’s 1988 ballet performed by the Royal Ballet with the Penguin Café Orchestra. The entrance fee is £5 for members and £7 for non-members. New members always welcome. Contact Tricia Wordley 01497 821595. See article on page 49. Brecon Outdoor Group – Cinema (TBA). Visit www. b r e c o n o u t d o o r g r o u p. c o m . Contact Pat 01874 624501. Wednesday 18th January Brecon Outdoor Group – Guitar and possible keyboard music with Paul: 7 – 9pm. Ty Croeso, Brecon. Visit www.breconoutdoorgroup. com. Contact Andy 07960 107690. Thursday 19th January Candlelit Cinema Presents – ‘One Track Heart:The Story of Krishna Das’: 7.30pm. The Globe@Hay. In 1970, while struggling with drug abuse and depression, Jeffrey Kagel left his native New York for India, selling all his possessions and turning down the opportunity to record as lead vocalist with the

band that would later become Blue Öyster Cult and emerging as Krishna Das – the worldrenowned spiritual teacher, chant master, and Grammy-nominated musician. Entrance £5. Contact 01497 821762. 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. Friday 20th January Friday Live – Tour Launch: Lonesome Stampede – Bekki Cameron: 8pm. The Globe@Hay. Local folk funk. Contact 01497 821762. See advert on page 10. Saturday 21st January Talgarth Flix in the Stix presents “The Martian”. Why not take advantage of the meal deal at the Strand? Meal and film ticket for £11. Contact 01874 711195. See advert on page 45. Saturday Shenanigans – Psychedelic Hearts Club: 8pm. The Globe@Hay. Surreal and electric blues sounds of the infamous Beatles era. Contact 01497 821762. See advert on page 10. Monday 23rd January Transformation Hatha Yoga: 5.30 – 7.45pm. Booth’s Yoga Studio, Hay. £6. For all ages, conditions & abilities. Helping to reduce stress & find more balance and harmony in your life. E-mail info@ balancedbeing.org.uk or contact Fiananda MacColl 07919 150187. See advert and article in our Health & Wellbeing section. Tuesday 24th January Brecon Outdoor Group - Meal: 6pm. The Three Horseshoes, Groessford. Visit www.breconoutdoorgroup.com.

Contact Rachel 01874 665577. Beginners Belly-dancing Class (1st class of new weekly class): 6-7pm. Glasbury Village Hall. £4 per class. Contact Saf 07833 386648. See advert in our Health & Wellbeing section. Wednesday 25th January Glasbury Get-Together Club AGM: 2.30 – 4.30pm. Glasbury Village Hall. Entertainment by Claire Davis (singer) raffle and tea later. Contact Gloria 01497 847726 or Judith 01497 847274. See article on pages 37 and 39. Friday 27th January Friday Live – Desert Island Picks: Nancy Durham: 8pm.The Globe@ Hay. Local renowned video journalist. Contact 01497 821762. See advert on page 10. Saturday 28th January Brecon Outdoor Group – Very popular Llanfrynach quiet lane and canal walk at a relaxed leisurely pace ending with tea or coffee at Rachel’s: 2 - 4pm. Visit www.breconoutdoorgroup.com. Contact Pat 01874 624501. Saturday Shenanigans – Showcase Saturday: Ethan Roberts, Brent Lee & Mark Duggan: 8pm. The Globe@Hay. A night showcasing great local talent. Contact 01497 821762. See advert on page 10. Sunday 29th January Glasbury Arts - Felting with a Resist Workshop with Fiona Evans: 10.30am to 4pm. Glasbury Village Hall. The techniques being taught can be used to create many items from bowls, lampshades, slippers, hats and flowers to textural wall hangings.Ticket prices: £60 full price; £50 concessions (unwaged, students, over 60s). 10% members’ discount applies. Contact 0333 666 3366 or visit

What’s on: during the month / next month www.glasburyarts.co.uk. article on page 11.

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Baking for Beginners: 1 – 4pm. The Bakers’ Table, Talgarth Mill, The Square, Talgarth, LD3 0BW. £65 per person. Visit www.talgarthmill. com. Contact 01874 711125. See advert on page 54. Monday 30th January Transformation Hatha Yoga: 5.30 – 7.45pm. Booth’s Yoga Studio, Hay. £6. For all ages, conditions & abilities. Helping to reduce stress & find more balance and harmony in your life. E-mail info@ balancedbeing.org.uk or contact Fiananda MacColl 07919 150187. See advert and article in our Health & Wellbeing section. Tuesday 31st January Brecknock Wildlife Trust – Learn about Coppicing: Pwll yr Wrach near Talgarth. Contact Phil 01874 625708. Visit www. brecknockwildlifetrust.org.uk. See article on page 55. Thursday 2nd February Flicks in the Sticks presents – “What We Did on Our Holiday” (12a): 7.30pm. Brilley Village Hall. David Tennant, Rosamund Pike and Billy Connolly star in this offbeat comedy. Separated couple Doug and Abi, and their three children, try to put their differences aside on a trip to Scotland to celebrate Doug’s father Geordie’s 75th birthday. Cabaret seating. Bring your own refreshments. Tickets £4.50. Contact 01544 327227. Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th February Crickhowell Guild of Weavers, Spinners & Dyers – Basic Skills Course in 4 Shaft Weaving (Course Tutor: Liz Davies): 10am

– 4pm. The Arts Alive Centre, Crickhowell. This is the first two days of an eight day course. The remaining days are on 6 consecutive Thursdays from 23rd February to 30th March. Limited places, so early booking essential. Gift vouchers available. £200pp including materials and loan of equipment. Contact Sarah Roberts by email: ciderbarnsarah@hotmail. co.uk or Carey Godwin 01981 240416. Saturday 18th - Sunday 26th February Glasbury Arts - Celebration of Ceramics and Glass Exhibition: Opening times: Saturday 18 February, 12 noon–4.30pm; Sundays February 19 and 26, 11am–4.30pm; Monday–Tuesday, 11am–3pm; Wednesday– Thursday, 12 noon–4pm; Friday 24 February, 2pm–7pm; Saturday 25 February, 11am–4.30pm. Glasbury Village Hall. This exhibition brings together 17 of Wales’ and border counties’ best and most exciting ceramics and glass makers, including Melanie Brown, Nancy Sutcliffe, Ashraf Hanna, Beryl Morgans, Nikki Williams, Diane Horne and a special exhibit on loan from the Nantgarw China Works Trust. Entry to the exhibition is free to members, those in full time education or unwaged. Nonmembers £3 (payable on the door). See article on page 11. Wednesday 22nd February Michael Morpurgo’s King Arthur: 2pm. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon. Suitable for 7 years +. Tickets £12, concessions £10, schools £9.50. Visit www.brycheiniog. co.uk. Contact Box Office 01874 611622. See advert on page 17.

Thursday 23rd February So You Think You Know About Dinosaurs…?: 2.30pm. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon. Interactive show. Tickets £13, concessions £11, family ticket £44. Visit www. brycheiniog.co.uk. Contact Box Office 01874 611622. See advert on page 17. Prize Bingo: 6.30 for 7.15pm. Baskerville Hall Hotel, Clyro. Free local transport can be arranged by Dial-a-Ride. Free entry. Bar open for refreshments. Fun night. Raffle and cash bingo. All monies raised are for local charities. All welcome. Contact 01497 820033. Saturday 25th February Live Music Night – ‘The Hods’: The Baskerville Arms, Clyro. Contact 01497 820670. See advert on page 36. Guest Chef Night with Nonna Caterina Pasta: The Bakers’ Table, Talgarth Mill, The Square, Talgarth, LD3 0BW. BYOB. Visit www. talgarthmill.com. Contact 01874 711125. See advert on page 54. Sunday 26th February Baking for Beginners: 1 – 4pm. The Bakers’ Table, Talgarth Mill, The Square, Talgarth, LD3 0BW. £65 per person. Visit www.talgarthmill. com. Contact 01874 711125. See advert on page 54. 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.

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Choose Pharmacy: Do you need to see a doctor today?

As all NHS services are struggling under an increased workload, please access the services you need through the most appropriate provider. Powys LHB are rolling out a new Pharmacy Service. Previously, if you had a “minor ailment”, you could either access the GP for a prescription, or purchase a product at the local pharmacy.

The new service will allow patients who are registered with a Welsh GP surgery to obtain advice and treatment for a range of common conditions on the NHS – directly from your local Pharmacy.

The service will require patients to register for that episode of care (don’t worry, you can move your registration elsewhere if needed, and this won’t affect the registration for GP services with your Surgery). Patients will need to have a confidential consultation with the Pharmacist who will check the symptoms and supply advice on managing the problem. If a medicine is needed, and it is appropriate to supply one, the NHS will cover the cost. If treatment isn’t appropriate, or available on the NHS, patients will be provided with appropriate self care advice and may be referred to another health care provider. So, if you think it’s: indigestion, constipation, diarrhoea, piles, hay fever, head lice, teething, nappy rash, colic, chicken pox, threadworms, sore throat, athlete’s foot, conjunctivitis, mouth ulcers, cold sores, acne, dermatitis, verruca, back pain, in growing toenails, vaginal thrush, oral thrush or scabies... Instead of taking up GP time, come to the Pharmacy. Our other NHS funded services include: support to stop smoking, medicines use review (getting the best out of your medicines), Discharge Medicines Review (if you have recently had hospital treatment, we can help you understand what you have been prescribed and make sure any changes or problems are addressed and resolved), supply and disposal of sharps boxes and disposal of unwanted medicines, and seasonal ‘flu vaccination.

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