Wye Local Issue 151 May 2019 by Cariads Local Ltd

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May 2019 • Issue 151 The community magazine covering Hay, Talgarth and the surrounding villages

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

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Welcome to our May issue. Festival month! As we go to print the sun is out with temperatures over 20 degrees. My, oh my, doesn’t it lift the spirits and encourage you out and about? We hope you enjoy our regular features – interviews with local businesses and people. Business profiles from Guy Notman Upholstery, page 3, and All For Paws, page 27. Get to really know Sally Lewis from Mill Cottage Interiors, page 4. Local Talents Nicola Craven, page 7, and Robert Evans, page 22. New in Town with Red Barn Vintage China, page 9, and Tad Cod, page 57. If you would like to be part of any of these features, please do let Clare know. For anyone with animals in their lives, turn to our Pets Corner feature starting on page 26. Clare has sourced some wonderful, local businesses that all offer something for our adored pets. For years Cariad has been asking for a rabbit. I kept saying, “when you’re seven!” – just to buy me some time. Well, she’s seven this July. So thank you to Hay Vets for those super facts on page 31. Mid-May we’ll be delivering the 2020 Local Landscapes Calendar. We hope that these appeal to Hay’s many visitors over the coming months, and most importantly that the calendar will encourage them back! If you’re a local hotel or B&B do get in touch if you’d like to stock them – a great little earner just for displaying a calendar full of superb images, all taken in the Brecon Beacons National Park. Fingers crossed for a dry month so us locals can enjoy the two major festivals on in the town. All I want is a cider (or several) in the sun, people watching while listening to some super duper music. Enjoy, Lisa Marie x Photo: Lisa Marie, Cariad and Otis Badham.

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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, May issue: • Dementia Action Week • Johanna Paxton – Staying centred with yoga • National Garden Scheme – list of Powys Gardens • Family Activity Day at Craig-y-Nos. Just go to www.cariadslocal.co.uk and click on the small image of the front cover...

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STAFF NEEDED FOR HAY FESTIVAL Caboose & Co. are once again bringing their ‘Pop-Up’ hotel to the Hay Festival. We are looking for staff to help serve breakfast and clean rooms for up to 12 days. If you are interested, please email info@cabooseandco.com or call 01273 086 368 for more information.

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BUSINESS PROFILE

Guy Notman Upholstery Guy began his training in upholstery in the late 1970s with Parker Knoll, and subsequently with a smaller company making sofas, chairs and sofa beds to individual order. He started Guy Notman T/A GJN in 1999, at that time mostly making new furniture with the occasional piece of reupholstery; however, over the last few years, the bulk of his business has been on the reupholstery side. Between 2012 and 2013, he and his wife June undertook the refurbishment of the soft furnishings and upholstery of Llangoed Hall Hotel, and later that of The Swan at Hay. Guy’s workshop is based at the Bage, although the pattern books are at his home in Llanstephan where clients are welcome to visit to select a fabric of their choice. Should a client want a new piece of furniture, Guy will make it to their specification; or should they show

him an illustration of a sofa or chair they particularly like, he will make it as near as possible to the original. With all of the furniture Guy makes, the frames are made from hardwoods such as beech or ash and each seat has a fully-coiled sprung seat unit. He doesn’t use foam in any of the construction, but clients do have the option of a feather-wrapped foam seat cushion if prefered to those of fibre or feather. There is still a Google site featuring GJN Furniture & Fabrics, which was filmed in a shop in Stow-onthe-Wold in 2014 and shows some of the different designs that Guy has made over the years. Guy would like to thank all of his clients for their business and for the support he has received throughout the area.

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Get to really know... Sally Lewis Since Mill Cottage Interiors was set up in 2015, Sally Lewis’ bespoke curtain making and design service has continued to attract both new and repeat customers from the local area and further afield. Place of birth? Sunderland. Where do you live now? Three Cocks.

What book would you recommend to others? To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. Best present ever received? My first set of Lego. List one thing you wish you could change about yourself: My short temper. If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go? Cuba, to see it before it changes and to hear the wonderful music and dance salsa where it began. List some goals on your life’s to-do list: Finish designing our garden. Improve my French. Learn Welsh from scratch. Sky dive.

Marital status? Married. Occupation? Interior designer/curtain maker. Children? One grown-up daughter and one 18-monthold granddaughter, who live in NW London. Pets? None yet, although I hope to get a dog one day. What was your favourite childhood television programme? Blue Peter. Are you a collector of anything? Old vinyl records. If you could be any animal, what would you be and why? A crab, because they are great home-makers. If you could have any superpower, what would it be? Invisibility. What is usually your first thought when you wake up? Where’s my cup of tea? What do you usually think about right before falling asleep? What I’m planning to do the following day. Do you believe in ghosts? Not really, but I do believe in an afterlife. Most exciting thing you’ve won? Sunderland under 15s cross country running badge when I was actually pretty useless at anything over 100 yards. Two lessons life has taught you? Don’t go to sleep on an argument. Know when it’s time to give up. What makes you grumpy? Mayonnaise in a squeezy bottle. Teenage crush? The Bee Gees and David Cassidy. You’re given one million pounds, what do you spend it on? Going into space in order to look back at the Earth. Have any bad habits? Forgetting birthdays.

Which bad habits drive you crazy? Men who leave the loo seat up.

Name one regret you have: Not being able to say goodbye to either of my parents before they died. Name one thing you miss about being a kid: Having perfect hair and skin. Name one thing you love about being an adult: Being a mother and now a grandmother. What’s your favourite song of the moment? ‘Half as Good as You’ by Tom Odell. What’s your favourite song of all time? Hard to choose, but ‘Let It Be’ by the Beatles seems a good choice. What’s your favourite thing to do on a Saturday night? Relax with my husband, with a nice meal and a good bottle of wine. What’s your favourite thing to do on a Sunday afternoon? Walk in the Brecon Beacons. Have any hidden talents? I speak a bit of Russian. What would be your dream job? Redesigning the interior of the White House once Michelle Obama becomes the first female president of the USA. If you had to change your name, what would you change it to? I would change it back to my original surname, which was Phillips. What have you done today to make you feel proud? Seen a new customer. Sum yourself up in five words: Creative, ambitious, determined, resourceful, empathetic.

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The Bakers’ Table at Talgarth Mill The Bakers’ Table at Talgarth Mill has just been recommended in a new book by Sarah Guy. Europe’s Best Bakeries began with the author’s interest in a rapidly expanding baking scene and an admiration for individuals driving the growth. The Bakers’ Table was established as a Community Interest Company as part of the Village SOS project that saw a derelict Talgarth Mill restored to a working state in 2011. A bijou room in the old cottage building houses the bakery – two small deck ovens, a locally, purpose-made table, mixer, fridge and sink. The restored watermill grinds only wholemeal flour, locally grown strong wholemeal variety AC Barrie is used in the bakery for 100% wholemeal – Bara Felinwr (Miller’s bread), Rye is mixed with Shipton Mill white for the bakery’s most popular loaf – Bara Havard, named after Peter Havard (the last miller before the Mill fell into disrepair) and Spelt loaves make an appearance on Thursdays, using an ancient grain which is lower in gluten and therefore more suitable for people with an intolerance. The café makes use of the bakery’s bread in its menu, which is based on local, seasonal ingredients, with their award-winning bread at the heart of every dish. Home-made soups, curries, quiches and rarebit cater for vegetarian customers while WJ George supply cooked ham, sausages and bacon for the specials menu which changes daily. Fish from Black Mountains Smokery, jam and chutney from Black Mountains Preserves, Welsh cheeses, James Gourmet Coffee and locally sourced cold drinks appear in the menu together with a range of homemade cakes, scones and sausage rolls on Saturdays. Monthly ‘Learn to Bake’ classes run by Nicola Craven are popular and range from basic breads to sourdough and pizzas. The café sells the Mill’s flour and bread kits and is open Tuesday to Sunday, 10am–4pm, with lunch being served between 11.30am and 3pm.

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Local Talent: Nicola Craven Type of artist? Basket-maker. Range of products? Baskets and garden structures. Price range? From £18. How long have you been an artist? Must be around six years. Where did you train or gain experience? Classes with Mary Zammit in Crickhowell. Artist statement: I started making baskets as a hobby and then turned my hand to garden structures, which I use in my own garden, some sculpture and bread baskets for our display at The Bakers’ Table. Where can your products be purchased? I sell a few bits in Talgarth Mill Craft Shop. What has been your proudest moment? I sculpted a hare for my parents’ garden. What would you class as ‘your masterpiece’? Square baskets are hard – I’ve made a couple! Have you any future plans for your work? I enjoy it as a hobby to unwind. What advice would you give a local artist? Go for it! What other local artists do you admire? John Gray, woodworker, Carys Rodwell, glass work, and many of the Hay Makers.

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Red Barn Vintage China Afternoon Tea is a chance to slow down, relax and appreciate our surroundings, and create new memories. Vintage china, glassware and christening gown hire All you require for your special occasions www.redbarnvintagechina.co.uk 01497 831537 redbarnvintagechina@hotmail.com Facebook: @RedBarnVintageChina Follow us on Instagram as well

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New in Town: Red Barn Vintage China

Where are you based and what is the area in which you work? We are based in Brilley and we cover the area around Hay, west to Brecon and northwards to Newtown. Why the Hay area? Five years ago we decided to move from Cardiff and took on my late parents’ home. The first time I saw the house I fell in love with it and it felt as though I had come home. Hay has a vibrancy about it which attracted us to work and live in the area. It is quirky, arty and has a diverse range of events, a good mix of independent businesses and a wonderful base for outdoor pursuits. Why did you decide to start this business? As a child I was surrounded by relatives who had a love of antiques and needlework – it was only natural that I should gain a similar love and passion by collecting antique costume and becoming a bobbin lace teacher. I trained in conservation and restoration and worked at Harlaxton Manor in Grantham. I then worked in retail management with Royal Doulton and became passionate about the sleek, sophisticated lines of their tableware and the quintessentially English country house look of Minton, Spode and Royal Worcester. A table dressed in beautiful china, glass, cutlery and table linen transforms a simple meal or tea into something magical. The aim of the business is to allow others to enjoy our china, cutlery, etc., be it for a wedding, baby shower, christening or tea party. We hire out glassware, vintage china, cutlery and table linen. We undertake the laundry of all the table linens and washing of the glass and china, which takes the pressure off those organising their event. What are the challenges you’ve encountered? We endeavour to be as green and environmentally

conscious as possible and it has been quite a challenge to find transportation materials that avoid the use of plastics and non-recyclable materials such as bubble wrap. We pack the items in washable and reusable materials in collapsible crates in order to reduce storage space at the venue. Trying to transport table linens so that there is minimal creasing has been a challenge as well. What do you wish you had known before you started? You totally underestimate the amount of time that is involved, and the unexpected hidden challenges and expenses come up from time to time. What type of experience helped you to start and manage this business? I have had help from Business Wales, who provide you with an advisor and run a wide range of workshops with subjects ranging from GDPR, Branding and Marketing to Agriculture and Tendering. SuperFast Wales provides help with the digital side of a business. They are a free service and the advisors run their own businesses and consultancies. The business makes use of each of our strong points such as administration, extensive retail management, IT and customer services and commitment. Describe a typical day in your business: No two days are the same. One day it might be laundering and ironing table linen, the next might be taking photos for social media, packing china or networking. Admin takes up a lot of time as does sourcing items. One of the most important and enjoyable parts of a day is discussing with a customer their requirements including colour and pattern selection. Each event is different from the next. Any advice to new businesses in this area? Make sure that you carry out your market research and don’t run before you can walk. Don’t be afraid to ask for advice and help.

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Plant of the Month

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PELARGONIUMS The favourite windowsill plant of cottage gardens and grown widely in all gardens in summer – Pelargoniums, commonly referred to as Geraniums. They’re so well known that it’s hardly necessary to describe the large, ball-shaped heads of florets in a range of whites, pinks and reds, some with attractive markings on the petals. Many have two-colour zoning on the leaves and there are also variegated varieties. Pelargoniums are almost all tender, evergreen plants of South African origin. When introduced to Britain they were given the common name Geranium because of their similarity to the equally wonderful, but hardy Geraniums or Cranesbills, which are also a ‘must have’ plant for all gardens. Pelargoniums are broadly divided into four main groups: Zonal, Regal, Ivy Leaved or trailing and Scented leaved – showing how versatile the plants are. They are perfect for tubs, troughs, hanging baskets and bedding schemes in borders. Pelargoniums benefit from regular feeding, deadheading and watering and prefer an open, sunny site. On their own, taking centre stage, or planted with other summer plants such as Lobelia, Fuchsia and Petunia, they are worthy of a place in every garden.

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Protecting wildlife for the future

Wild in May

with the Bird Cherry usually the last to appear. It is a Northern European species that is reasonably frequent in our county, particularly around Brecon. Old names for the tree include Hackberry, Hagberry and Jackwood. The fruit is not particularly appetising (“for the birds”) and the wood is not highly sought after, unlike its relative, Wild Cherry or Gean, which is used in furniture and musical instruments. This also grows in Brecknock and is often found in our woodlands. Perversely the Latin botanical name for this Cherry, Prunus avium, references birds. Its fruit is rather more palatable and has been used to make Cherry Brandy.

Prunus padus Bird Cherry This native Cherry tree should be providing a good display of flowers this month. It is the culmination of a series of blossoms, starting in February, all from the genus Prunus. Blackthorn and Cherry-Plum (the latter rare in our county) start the display together with Damsons and Plums. The Cherries follow

But the best floral display lies with the Bird Cherry and its pendulous sprays of white flowers. Brecknock at The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales: www.bit.ly/breconwild My blog: www.bit.ly/breckbot John Crellin

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The Miracle Morning I’m celebrating 20 years in the Health and Fitness Industry with an incentive I think you’ll like! In my career (either privately as a PT or in the gym and my classes), I’ve noticed more and more adverse postural patterns kicking in, and this is usually down to what I call the i-muscles! (Progressively over the last two decades.) Hunching over a mobile phone or laptops, as well as desk work, we see the neck in lordosis (head forward), an immobile thoracic (mid-back), in kyphosis (flexed), hip flexors tighter than ever (athletes too)! Glutes (buttocks) having amnesia or misfiring, pelvises needing tweaking, and spines decompressing! I’ve done quite a lot along the lines of corrective exercise with various courses: Postural Assessment, SportsTherapy, The Art and Science of Stretching, Advanced Functional Trainer (that was tough!), and ‘I-Move-Freely’, but most tend to be for diagnostic or 1-2-1 work.What excites me most are exercises, movements or functionalities that are simply magical for everyone! As soon as I see one I just KNOW! And I’ll keep that in my repertoire for ever.The ones that really make the grade for me are safe to do in a group generically (as they can’t harm you). And teaching

Fitness and Embodiment Yoga (so good for thoracic mobility), Pilates (just so good!), Trigger Point Pilates (stiff backs, necks and more), and a little traditional working knowledge of SportsTherapy thrown into the mix means a holistic, whole body approach. These are the kind of movements that you cannot know without experience, and they’re SO GOOD! And then it hit me – put all this magic into a flowing sequence that you can use for life from the moment you wake up, with a series of stretches to facilitate elongating various ligaments to match your nocturnally lengthened spine (before you even get out of bed!)… right down to your feet. I believe this offering will really help you, from stiff necks and backs (so common), to inflexible ankles (ever wondered why some can’t squat low – just one reason!) Practically every time I do any session I think of another I know so I’m limiting this to my top 20 (I can always do another workshop!) Please join me and book this soon. You will absolutely love this morning! Article

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‘Now is the Month of Maying’ The Monday Choir at Hardwicke Church

Friday, 10 May at 7.00pm

An evening of Music for Spring Tickets £8 from John Neville on 01497 831051, johnjane.neville@gmail.com or unreserved on the door

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Hay Festival, 23rd May–2nd June In this extraordinary year with all its argument and division, there has never been a better place to come together, and nowhere more beautiful and happier to gather than Hay. Everyone is welcome here. Hear the latest ideas in the arts, science and current affairs alongside a vibrant schedule of music, comedy and late night entertainment for all ages at the world’s leading arts and literature festival over the half term holidays, Thursday 23rd May–Sunday 2nd June. Speakers include Arundhati Roy, Ian McEwan, Jeanette Winterson, Steven Pinker, Caroline CriadoPerez, Stephen Fry, Judith Kerr, Matt Haig, Jo Brand, Michelle Paver, Jacqueline Wilson, Maxine Peake, Keir Starmer, Paris Lees, David Olusoga, Joanna Lumley, Angela Gallop, David Lammy, Carole Cadwalladr, Fintan O’Toole, Emily Maitlis, Dolly Alderton, Robert Macfarlane and Monty Don.

late with The Waterboys, The Gipsy Kings, Ezra Furman, Baloji, Ibibio Sound Machine, Benjamin Zephaniah and the Revolutionary Roads, DJ Target, Sandi Toksvig, Jimmy Carr, Sindhu Vee, Bill Bailey, Sara Pascoe, Nish Kumar and more. HAYDAYS and #HAYYA programmes give young people the opportunity to meet their heroes and get creative, while the free-to-enter festival site offers lots to explore, from the packed exhibition stands to an array of local producers offering plenty of treats in the Food Hall. Book tickets at hayfestival.org or on 01497 822 629.

Music, laughter and dancing keep the party going

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The Harley Houses Residents of Hay will be familiar with the picturesque almshouses on Church Street and Brecon Road. Originally established by Frances Harley in 1833, they have been a feature of the western part of the town for nearly 200 years. When built they were designed to support a total of 18 elderly single women but the houses have since been updated to provide increased space in fewer units. Each house comprises a living room, bedroom, bathroom and kitchen. The residents pay a modest amount to live in the houses, and enjoy access to the delightful communal gardens behind the Brecon Road properties and the individual gardens behind the Church Street properties.

living within easy walking distance of the town and shops. At present there is a vacancy for which applications are invited. Prospective residents currently have the opportunity to look round one of the houses, which is being modernised ready for its next occupant. If you are interested in one of the houses for yourself or a friend or family member, please contact the Clerk, Jane Stannard, on 01497 821 076.

The homes are managed by a board of local trustees, who are all volunteers, to provide safe, wellmaintained and warm homes as required by Miss Harleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s original gift. Residents need to be over 60, to have lived in Hay for at least three years and be single, widowed or divorced. They form a mutually supportive community, and have the convenience of

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Local Talent Robert Evans

Type of artist: Musician, conductor, singer.

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Where did you train or gain experience? Boy at Hereford Cathedral, studied clarinet at Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama, post graduate singing at The Royal College of Music, London. I’ve been a pro singer ever since, nearly 30 years with The Sixteen and performed with many other groups all over the planet.

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Artist statement: More recently I have become the musical director of The Brecon Singers, where I try to feed in my years of training and experience to the choir. We’ve had some excellent concerts, working with John Rutter was a highlight. I’m very excited that we’re off to sing in Edinburgh soon, sharing concerts with a choir (Jubilo) run by an old colleague. When is your next concert directing the Brecon Singers? Saturday 18th May, when we will be performing Mendelssohn’s Elijah, with both orchestra and four wonderful soloists. St Mary’s Church in Brecon will be filled with rousing and emotional music. One not to be missed. What has been your proudest moment? Personally - being present at the birth of my amazing daughter. Professionally - probably winning 2 Gramophone ‘Record of the Year’ awards. What would you class as your most memorable concert? I have two especially memorable concerts, both performances of Handel’s Messiah. I sang it with The Sixteen in the iconic Sydney Opera House, also it was the first “proper” piece I conducted with Brecon Singers. It is an extraordinary feeling conducting a professional orchestra and large choir. Have you have any future plans for your work? More of the same but better! What advice would you give a local artist? Look out of the window; and talk to people. This area is surrounded by great natural beauty and is home to an amazing mix of talented, stimulating people. What other local artists do you admire? Any who make a living from music. But especially Tim Cronin for his work with South Powys Youth Music.

Soloists

Susan Gilmour Bailey Elizabeth Poole Mark Dobell Ben Davies as Elijah ST MARY’S CHURCH BRECON LD3 7AA SATURDAY 18TH MAY 2019 • 7PM Tickets £12, (under 18s £6), from Ardent Gallery, choir members or on the door www.breconsingers.com

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How long have you been a musician? 55 years!

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Smallholding & Countryside Festival 18th - 19th May 2019

of competitions and displays.

Royal Welsh Showground, Llanelwedd. LD2 3DB.

The Smallholders Centre will be the main port of call for those wanting to dip in and out of the free talks and workshops or pick up some useful advice from the ‘getting started’ stand. It’s the ideal place to stock up on the essentials – whether you are after a couple of chickens to add to your flock, a new bucket or perhaps a piece of machinery, you’ll be sure to find what you need.

The Smallholding and Countryside Festival is a weekend-long event, with smallholders and those who have a love of the outdoors at its heart. With an emphasis on celebrating smallholding and rural life, the festival will be packed full of interesting things to see, delicious food and drink, live music, smallholders auction, flea market, country sports, shopping, demonstrations, fun, educational activities and many different types of livestock, horses and other animals taking part in a busy two-day schedule

So whether you’re after new ideas for your business, or just a fantastic day out with the family, the festival has it all. Find out more: www.rwas.wales

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Pets Corner For those of us who have animals at home – be it pets or stock, hairy, feathered or fluffy – they will be absolutely adored. Clare has been in contact with local businesses who specialise in the many different ways of caring for our animals. Some of my early readers will recall Dolly Parton and her fleet of chicks! Sadly they are no longer with us, but last year we re-homed some barn hens. They turned up with bald patches, pecked necks, and they weren’t used to being outdoors. Nearly a year later they have beautiful, full coats of dark ginger feathers which shine in the sun. They’ve turned out to be extremely sociable birds – even putting up with Cariad and Otis!

kinnersley cattery A self-built, luxury cattery opposite the Kinnersley Arms. Contact us to book your cat in for a stay or to have a look around. www.kinnersleycattery.com kinnersleycattery@hotmail.com Telephone: 01544 321939 Mobile: 07981 456486 Proprietor: Kim Manning

Hannah Price Chartered Physiotherapist for your Dogs, Cats and Horses 10 years qualified ACPAT Call 07779 792 984 www.hannahprice.co.uk Covering Powys and Herefordshire I work alongside your Vet to gain the best outcome for your pet

Animal Funeral Services Individual cremation service for all pets with collections either made from your home or veterinary practice. Individual cremations can be carried out and returned on the same day. Full range of caskets and memorials Equine collection and cremation service Farmers sharps and pharmi waste collection and disposal service

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BUSINESS PROFILE

All For Paws All For Paws, a dog walking and house and pet sitting business, was set up by Megan Newman in 2017, backed by an obsessive love of dogs. Where are you based? I’m based in Glasbury, covering a 20-mile radius. Do you have ambitions to move or grow bigger? I’m happy where I am and very happy with the size of my business, which is busy and enjoyable. Having said that, I’m currently learning about a method of helping animals heal themselves which I’m finding fascinating and exciting and which I’m hoping will become another string to my bow. How many staff? Just little ol’ me and occasionally my mum (thanks mum). How much experience do you have? There have always been dogs as part of my family and when I was 15 I volunteered in a clicker training class which sparked my interest. Having walked over 40 different dogs in the past three years, all with individual requirements, I’ve learnt a sense of openness and trust which in turn allows for a confident, happy and communicative relationship with each dog. What is your greatest achievement in your business? Seeing that I’ve had a positive impact on my customers and their dogs. Knowing that I’ve helped some dogs be more confident, some dogs to become fitter and healthier and others to be able to get out, play and become happier. I’ve helped anxious dogs become calmer and others to learn to swim. I don’t feel I have one greatest achievement but my days are filled with lots of lovely little ones. Two lessons having your own business has taught you? Lesson 1, I can get out of bed before 8am… Lesson 2, love what you do! What has been the biggest help to building up your business? My mum, for giving me the confidence, nagging me to get on with things and helping with paperwork. But also, word of mouth – and a big thank you to all my lovely customers who have recommended me. List one thing you wish you could change about your business: Nothing, I love it.

What’s the funniest thing that’s happened to you while doing your job? Dogs are always guaranteed to make me laugh, from the disgusting time when a dog who had run into a freshly slurried field and was so excited when I called her out that she jumped all over me, to the time when a dog didn’t realise the bank had ended and the river begun. It doesn’t matter, my days always contain a few laughs. Is there anything else you’d like people to know about your business? Despite all the fun I have I’m very aware that I’m looking after a member of someone’s family. From the first meet and greet in the relaxed atmosphere of their own home and surroundings I have the dogs’ best interest at heart and, when sitting, a willingness to fit into the dogs’ and owners’ regular routine. What have you done today to make you feel proud? Finally finished this profile!

All For Paws Dog walking, house and pet sitting, and a handy pop-in service. Providing a reliable and friendly service for you, your pets and your home. References available.

Please call Meg on 07792 981 369 Join in on Facebook @allforpawsdogwalking

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Emma’s Zoo Now that the summer is here you deserve a holiday, and that’s what Emma’s Zoo is here for! All animals are professionally cared for, from snakes and spiders right through to horses, cattle and sheep! Emma’s Zoo provides a specialist tailor-made service for Hay-on-Wye and the surrounding areas, caring for your pets, big or small. Emma’s Zoo has many years’ experience providing only the very best care for animals. A compassionate and caring approach enables them to help even the most sensitive of pets. Available for one-off or long stays depending on your requirements, Emma’s Zoo provides the very best of home boarding for your dog, in a family home – no kennels or cages, and fully insured and council licensed. Treat your pets to the best holiday around. Contact Emma’s Zoo to discuss your requirements or to arrange a meeting. They can’t wait to meet your pets!

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Every bunny needs a buddy! Caring for pet rabbits means taking time to ensure their needs are met. Thinking about wild rabbits, we know that they are athletic, sociable and inquisitive creatures. We all want our pet rabbits to have healthy and happy lives. This means: • Friendship – living alone makes rabbits anxious and grumpy. Ideally introduce rabbits when very young. Gradually introducing adults to one another reduces conflict.

These foods help keep teeth in good condition – dental disease is one of the most common causes of rabbit illness. For lots of accurate and interesting information about caring for your rabbit, take a look at www.rabbitwelfare.co.uk or call into Hay Vets to pick up a free copy of On The Hop magazine.

• Space – a hutch is not enough! Room to stand upright, hop, explore and play is essential. Toys such as cardboard tubes and balls keep rabbits fit and entertained. • An interesting diet – at least 80% of rabbits’ food should comprise fresh grass (NOT lawn clippings) or hay. Add in foraged weeds (e.g. dandelion) and hedgerow plants (e.g. willow branches) for interest.

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Sarah’s Doggy Day Care If you’re looking for a fun, social and friendly environment for your dog to stay in, then look no further. If you are away at work, unable to take your dog with you on a trip out, or just want some friendly dog interaction for your pooch, you can rest assured that at Sarah’s Doggy Day Care they will have 5-star treatment. Spending lots of time outside for play and walks, your dog will enjoy the 12 acres of private fields, woodland and even a wildlife pond for some summertime doggy paddles and exploring! And with naps and comforting cuddles, all dogs go home feeling happy and content. There is a large, fully-enclosed paddock for safe, supervised off leash play, so that dogs who can’t be allowed off leash on walks can still exercise and play outside with all their friends. Sarah’s offers overnight boarding, full-day dog care and half-day trials to make sure your dog is comfortable socialising with others and to ensure they enjoy their day to the full!

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Near Hay-on-Wye • Fun, safe and friendly Full/half days available environment for your Home from home dogs to socialise Overnight boarding • Catering to all your Fully insured dog needs whilst you Council licensed work or go away on Fully secured exercise holiday paddock • Viewings welcome by appointment

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TREGOYD RIDING CENTRE Lower Cwmcadarn Farm, Felindre, Brecon LD3 0TB Telephone 01497 847 351

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Whether you want to learn to ride, improve your skills, or simply enjoy riding out, we can help as our BHS Approved Centre offers the following: · LESSONS Private or Group lessons with BHS qualified and experienced Instructors in our all weather school at reasonable prices · PONY CLUB Our registered pony club offers members opportunities to learn while having fun, gaining badges and certificates as they progress · PONY DAYS During school holidays, we offer Pony Days to children riding, grooming and having fun playing Gymkhana games · LIVERY Light, airy stables in a relaxed, friendly setting, with turnout for your horse/pony. DIY, full or part livery available. · HORSE RIDING Escorted full/half day and 1 hour rides suitable for a range of ages and abilities on our sure-footed ponies and horses · Direct access to miles of beautiful countryside on the Black Mountains

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Camphill Communities Coleg Elidyr is a successful and well-established specialist college for young adults with learning difficulties and disabilities We are looking to recruit the following:

LEARNING SUPPORT WORKERS: 40 hours per week – various shifts £18,011.20 - £19,989.64 per annum

LEARNING SUPPORT WORKER (WAKEFUL NIGHTS):

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COOK: Victoria House, Llangadog

Monday – Friday, 9am – 2pm £15,768.30 - £17,500.36 pro rata per annum Applications will be dealt with as they are received Previous experience of working with young adults with learning difficulties and disabilities is desirable but not essential as all the required training will be provided. Successful candidates will work with students across education and care adopting a person centred approach to learning in a variety of situations such as house based, external work experience or social activity environments. You will have an understanding and commitment to working with young people with a determination to support them in achieving their personal goals.

For further information please contact Lisa Blofield on 01550 760453, or email lisablofield@colegelidyr.ac.uk To find out more about the work of Coleg Elidyr visit our website colegelidyr.ac.uk To advertise in Wye Local please call Clare: 07811 961 983 or email: clare@wyelocal.co.uk - 34 -

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HowTheLightGetsIn HowTheLightGetsIn, the world’s largest philosophy and music festival, is returning to Hay for a very special 10th anniversary year. By day, this glorious stretch of the river Wye is host to thought-provoking debates and talks, awardwinning art and cinema exhibitions, and lunchtime yoga retreats. In the evening, the site transforms into a party with the hottest bands and cabaret acts, edgiest comedians, and unforgettable DJ sets. With headline performances from Anna Calvi, British Sea Power, Donovan and Zero 7, plus howlingly funny stand up from Phil Wang, Lou Sanders, Ahir Shah and more, this is one you can’t afford to miss! This year’s theme is Tribal Truths and New Wisdom, which will examine the key conflicts and underlying disagreements of our increasingly polarised political sphere, alongside a fascinating programme of arts, science and philosophy debates – from the meaning of life to the mysteries of dark matter. Speakers include Anna Soubry, Jon Lansman, Nicky Morgan, Helen Lewis, David Aaronovitch, Yasmin

Alibhai-Brown, Roger Penrose, Julian Baggini, Terry Eagleton, Helen Lederer, and many more. All this, plus intimate Open Platform events where festivalgoers dine with headline speakers, debate politics over lunch with award-winning journalists, and join in the discussion at freewheeling Philosophy Salons. Taking place Friday 24th to Monday 27th May, HowTheLightGetsIn features over 300 events, including over 100 debates and talks alongside 200 musicians and performers, comedians as well as banquets, film, parties, cabaret and more. There’s nowhere else in the world where you can dance into the night with the world’s leading thinkers to the sounds of Mercury Prize nominees. Get ready for a unique party like no other. Advance tickets for the full weekend are available from £144. Full weekend camping tickets start from £164, day tickets from £38. All students and under 25s are eligible for a 30% discount. For tickets and details, visit howthelightgetsin.org.

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News from Talgarth by William Powell, Powys County Councillor for Talgarth Over the last couple of weeks the lambs in the fields all around have been starting to thrive, enjoying the sun on their backs, rather than having to shelter from the rain, wind and occasional hail of earlier April.This year’s late Easter and the staggered school holidays on different sides of the border have also seen a significant rise in visitors to the area. This, combined with the anticipated Brexit disruption post 29th March, which failed to materialise, has led to a greater spend on the home front, which will doubtless have been welcomed by local businesses. Coming hot on the heels of the Easter break in early May is Talgarth Walking Festival, which celebrates its seventh birthday this year. Hosted by Talgarth Walkers are Welcome Group, the Festival runs from Friday 3rd May until Monday, 6th May, encompassing the early May Bank Holiday. Once again this year, it is a great opportunity for us to showcase our stunning countryside and to welcome local visitors and those from further afield. I know that many of the walks are proving extremely popular, but if you want to browse the programme and check availability, the website is: www.talgarthwalkingfestival.org. I am particularly looking forward to the opening and Festival reception on Friday 3rd May in the school hall at Ysgol y Mynydd Du. Entitled ‘Law, Landscapes and Livelihoods’, the talk will be given by my friend and colleague, County Councillor Roger Williams CBE, who represented Brecon and Radnorshire in Parliament from 2001 until 2015. Based on his parliamentary and agricultural experience, Roger will trace how local landscapes have evolved as farmers have sought to make a living and will assess the impact of innovation and both domestic and European legislation. It promises to be a treat. It is incredible that a whole year has passed since the official opening of Ysgol y Mynydd Du, when we were joined by Welsh Education Minister Kirsty

Williams AM and the Leader of Powys County Council, County Councillor Rosemarie Harris. The school together with the on-site library has become a genuine local hub as well as a significant venue for community events. Later in the month, on Monday 20th May from 6.45pm, it will also be the backdrop for a public meeting on superfast broadband in Brecon and Radnorshire, hosted by Kirsty Williams AM, with Lee Waters AM, Welsh Government Deputy Minister for Economy and Transport, as the principle speaker. Finally, this past weekend has been a proud one for Talgarth Town FC as the home game against Builth Wells Reserves gave us the point necessary to gain the Mid Wales League (South) Championship. Having seen turbulent times in the past 12 months, this is a remarkable result for the squad and congratulations are due to Chairman Chris Voyle, all the players, committee members and supporters. Special mention is due to Harry Sharman, who won the League top scorer award. It was also a particularly proud day for Talgarth Town President and lifelong supporter John Gwynne to witness his team’s success. In the meantime, if you have any feedback or issue of concern, please do not hesitate to contact me by phone on: 07703 112 113, by email: Cllr.William.Powell@powys.gov.uk, on Facebook or via Twitter @WmPowell2016. My next advice surgery is on Friday 3rd May 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. Best wishes, William

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News from Hay Castle Trust

Hay Castle at Hay Festival Architectural historian Richard Suggett will be giving an entertaining and enlightening talk about the history of Hay Castle at Hay Festival next month. This is a must-see for anyone interested in the work that goes into discovering and dating the buildings of a Medieval frontier society. Richard Suggett is Senior Investigator for the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales and has been closely involved in the project to restore Hay Castle since 2011. The talk will cover the earliest phase of the castle until the Owen Glyndwr revolt, the discovery of early houses of the Hay lordship, and finally the building of the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;modernâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; house in 1640. The work to restore Hay Castle has luckily coincided with advances in dating, and this talk will detail some of the problems of dating as well as recent successes. An exciting development has been the discovery of three tenants of the lordship of Hay. Tenants would have paid taxes to the lord of Hay which paid for the maintenance of the castle and the lordship. One of these tenants was Maestorglwyd in Llanigon, which dates to about 1420. This was the first time that a structure in the UK was successfully dated using a new isotopic dating technique. The talk will take place on Tuesday 28th May at 5.30pm and is detailed in the Hay Festival programme as Event 194.

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News from Kirsty Williams I’ve recently visited a couple of local projects which I wanted to let you know about. The Side by Side Cymru project promotes peer support to help people with their well-being. I attended a Mid Powys Mind Awareness-raising event; if you know an organisation involved in this work there may be support available. Shared Lives carers open up their homes to provide support to people. I visited Mo and Ethan, who gave me a warm welcome, and it was fantastic to hear about Ethan’s progress. Shared Lives carers are being actively recruited. Additionally, with council tax remaining so high on the agenda I wanted to remind you of possible exemptions and discounts. Eligible people include those who: have a low income; live alone; are students; are disabled; are a carer; or have a mental impairment. A specific campaign has been launched regarding the latter group, in conjunction with MoneySavingExpert.com. Yn ddiweddar, rydw i wedi ymweld ag ambell brosiect lleol ac am sôn wrthych chi amdanyn nhw. Mae prosiect Side by Side Cymru yn hyrwyddo cefnogaeth gan gyfoedion i helpu pobl gyda’u llesiant. Mynychais ddigwyddiad codi ymwybyddiaeth Mind Canol Powys; os ydych chi’n gwybod am sefydliad sy’n ymwneud â’r gwaith hwn, efallai bod cefnogaeth ar gael. Mae gofalwyr Cysylltu Bywydau yn agor eu cartrefi i ddarparu cefnogaeth i bobl. Fe wnes i ymweld â Mo ac Ethan a roddodd groeso cynnes i mi, ac roedd yn wych clywed am gynnydd Ethan. Mae gofalwyr Cysylltu Bywydau yn cael eu recriwtio’n gyson. Yn ogystal, gyda’r dreth gyngor yn parhau mor uchel ar yr agenda, roeddwn i am eich atgoffa o esemptiadau a gostyngiadau posibl. Mae pobl sy’n gymwys yn cynnwys y rhai sydd: ag incwm isel; os ydych chi’n byw ar eich pen eich hun; yn fyfyrwyr; yn anabl; yn ofalwr; neu â nam meddyliol. Mae ymgyrch benodol wedi’i lansio ar gyfer y grŵp olaf hwn, ar y cyd â MoneySavingExpert.com. This article is bilingual due to the Official Languages Scheme of the National Assembly for Wales.

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News from Chris Davies -Your local MP

Since my election as Member of Parliament for Brecon and Radnorshire in 2015 and re-election in 2017. I have focused much of my work around putting Brecon and Radnorshire on the map. Which in short, means ensuring that those in government and business see our constituency as a place they should prioritise and do business with. I was extremely proud when the UK Government announced a fund of hundreds of millions of pounds for the Mid Wales Growth Deal. This deal is in its early stages with businesses and politicians in Mid Wales drafting plans of how best to use the money. I believe we must diversify our economy, by attracting high profile, up and coming businesses to set up in our towns and business/industrial parks. We have extremely low unemployment in Mid Wales, but we need to attract new businesses, businesses that offer sustainable well paid jobs. We have some fantastic sites on the edges of our rural towns that could attract brilliant businesses which will attract people from all over to see Brecon and Radnorshire as a place to live and work. With an ageing population here we need to diversify our workforce and look across the globe for the brightest and the best to move here. We are lucky to live in one of the most beautiful places in the country and we should all work towards ensuring that we create a thriving economy so that we can maintain and improve our stunning communities.

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News from Black Mountains Lions It’s been a busy few months for the Black Mountains Lions. Following the Inter Schools Quiz which was won by Llangorse in January, we have been busy working with the Haygarth Surgeries in the fight against diabetes. Look out for the information board in both surgeries. Check out the Lions website information about Diabetes on: www.lionsclubs.org/ en/give-our-focus-areas/diabetes. Keep an eye out for our diabetes activities, which will take place in our area. We aim to organise different activities throughout the coming year in order to raise awareness of the condition. We have also been able to help Haygarth Surgeries with a donation of £1,000 towards replacing their two defibrillators with up-to-date versions. Other local donations include Ysgol Y Mynydd Du, which we presented with two playground tables with seating; the Gwernyfed Geckos Netball Club

We have also supported Owain Feasy with a donation of £500 towards funding his one-year voluntary assistant teaching programme in Malasia. We look forward to hearing all about it on his return. For more information about how you can help us or how we help people locally, please contact David James on 0845 833 740 or Cheryl on cherylhyde@ btinternet.com. News from Bryngwyn RDA Bryngwyn RDA are now officially an award-winning group. I am very proud to report that we have been presented with the Jo Pringle Shield.This is a regional RDA award, given to a group which has shown progress and development, and made a difference to its participants. It goes without saying that this is down to our lovely volunteers, who put so much into helping our riders and making the group work. A huge thank you to all of them. This is the 50th anniversary year for Riding for the

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Disabled, and Bryngwyn will be celebrating along with all the other groups throughout the country. Keep an eye on our website for details. We are also taking over Kington Community Shop in our annual fundraiser. We are there from Wednesday 17th July for a week. Please contact us if you have any good quality items that we could sell, or come along and find a bargain. News from Glasbury Get-Together Club This month we plan to make a trip to the Malvern Spring Festival on Friday 10th May. Leave from Glasbury Village Hall at 9.30am. Cost of travel depends on response and same applies to group ticket discount. If you would like to come please let us know now. We would like to fill even a small coach. Our next club meeting will be on Wednesday 22nd May at Glasbury Village Hall, 2.30pm–4.30pm. Raffle and tea and biscuits after our speaker. We hope you will join us. New members and guests welcome. Our popular Fund Raising Plant Sale in Glasbury Village Hall will be on Saturday 11th May. We will

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everyone is different. Some prefer the comfort of their own bedroom, others may prefer to go to a library or public place like a café. Some may prefer music in the background, others may find it distracting. • Put the phone down! We all know how tempting it can be to ‘just check’ Facebook, Instagram or Snapchat. There are apps available to help students concentrate, such as ‘Forest’, where you plant a seed and over time a tree will grow. If you leave the app before the time is up the tree dies. Profits from this app go towards planting real trees in Africa via Trees for the Future. • Practise, practise, practise. Revision can be a highly personal process and it’s worth testing out a few different methods before finding an approach that suits you. At Gwernyfed we provide exam stress workshops run by professionals. For more information please contact enquiry@gwernyfed-hs.powys.sch.uk. Best of luck to all students – you have worked hard throughout the year and we are proud of you all!

News from Hay & District Dial-a-Ride A quiz was hosted recently by Jim Wesley in Cusop Village Hall to raise funds for us. The event was a great success, with the hall filled with enthusiastic quizzers, and everyone had a very enjoyable evening. It raised the tremendous amount of £306! A special thanks to Jim, who was quizmaster for the evening, and all of his helpers. We were delighted to be the lucky recipient of a grant from the National Lottery Awards for All scheme.This means that we can extend our monthly ‘bank bus’ to Brecon for another year, following a successful pilot scheme funded by Brecon Rotary Club. Due to Lynn’s retirement later this year, we have a paid vacancy in the office – please see our advert on page 2 for more details. Lynn will be a hard act to follow! On Thursday 23rd May we will be at Hay Market, so please come and say hello and have a chat with us if you are interested in joining as a member or as a volunteer. For more information call us on 01497 821 616.

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News from Haygarth Medical Centre Update on Triage The average wait time in the UK for a routine GP appointment remains at 13 days, with one in six practices saying they have had to stop offering routine appointments at some point during the year. Different approaches have been tried across the UK with triage of some kind being the most common. In Hay our wait time for a routine appointment has reduced from 2–3 weeks in 2016 to a few days in 2019. The triage nurses are highly trained healthcare professionals who are able to signpost patients to the right person. In some cases, they will pick up worrying symptoms that could indicate a serious illness and arrange blood tests and an urgent GP appointment. The triage system has reduced the number of missed appointments, but we do still have missed GP appointments – 30 during March 2019: this is the equivalent to two surgeries. If you are unable to keep or no longer require an appointment, please cancel it.

We have a triage nurse who works over the lunchtime period to enable patients at work to access the telephone triage service on their lunch breaks. The emergency clinic can see any number of patients on one day including home visits, and is covered by one doctor and one nurse. We try to keep this clear for severe infections, psychiatric emergencies and clinical emergencies. Due to the unpredictable nature of the workload unfortunately the wait time to be seen on the day varies widely. The local pharmacies do also offer a minor ailments service for less serious problems. As well as the emergency work we try to promote healthy lifestyles and prevent illness too. Some of our staff have been practising what we preach and have lost several stones in weight between them over the last year with a healthy approach to their diet and increase in exercise levels. Well done all! Our HCAs are happy to help our patients with lifestyle advice and a blood pressure check.

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News from Hay Library Supporters

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Hay Library is more popular than ever since its move to the school and thanks to Hay Festival it’s now open for three extra afternoons. Powys Cabinet proposed further library cuts but abandoned their plan following pressure from residents and opposition councillors. But the Library’s future is still in doubt, so HOWLS is exploring the idea of establishing a Community Interest Company to secure funding and negotiate a long-term commitment with Powys to keep Hay Library open.

the Mid Wales Hospital, Talgarth’. The day is open to everyone, at £5 for members and £7 for visitors. Please do come and join us in the elegant Music Room at Baskerville Hall Hotel, Clyro. Coffee is served from 10am and lunch from 12.15pm. We do hope that we see you there! For further information, phone 01497 851 228 or visit our website: https://u3asites.org.uk/hay/events.

News from U3A Hay No meeting in May for U3A Hay, as we prepare for the Hay Festival. So our next meeting will be a day of history on Tuesday 18th June at 10.30am. Hugh Martyr, organiser of Living History events, will explain its increasing popularity in his presentation ‘How I Met My Waterloo!’. After lunch, our afternoon session will begin at 1.15pm when local historian Hugh Purcell will share

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A New Farm to Fork Experience Over the past few decades the gap between producer and consumer has grown further and further apart. We rely on supermarkets and corporations to tell us where our food has come from and who has produced it. On a small farm in Longtown this pattern is being broken by a first generation farming family. After working in Michelin starred kitchens around the world Chef Jake Townley, along with his brother-in-law Ed Dickson, returned home to the Black Mountains to set up their working farm and events venue, where they rear, butcher and cook native breed, high welfare animals. From home cured charcuterie to meat roasted over open flames they offer a true farm to fork experience for the whole family.

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Festival of Books By a visitor to the HayDay Café There’s a long queue for signing books. Politics, fiction, actors, film, Ice cream cornets, cups of tea, Deck chairs, flags and words. We noticed the people coming and going. Rushing in, when the talks had finished – Rushing out, to hear their next talk booking which could be so different from the one before. Interest abounds. Festival of Books, full of busy people finding where to go, for refreshments, and in the rush people reading lots of books on benches at Hay Festival.

Wye Local would like to thank the volunteers at The HayDay Café for everything they do to help people living with dementia throughout the year. Contact Sue Hodgetts on 01497 822 523 for more info.

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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. Freestyle Fitness Yoga: 9.15–10am. £7. Welcome to your fitness week with a gentle wake up Yoga mobiliser. Pure fitness! At the Gym &Tonic Health Club. Drop in! 01497 822995. Life Drawing: 10am–4pm. Llanigon Village Hall. Beginners welcome. Models wanted. Contact 01497 831550. Story Time at Hay Library: 11– 11.30am. Come join in the fun. Contact 01497 820847. HayDay Café: (First Monday in the month) 2.30–4pm. Cusop Village

Hall. The café for people living with dementia and those who look after them. Contact Sue Hodgetts 01497 822523. Boxing Circuits: 6–6.45pm. Gym & Tonic Health Club. Wow! Everyone loves this class. You each have your own station so no competition. All welcome. £7. Drop in! Contact 01497 822955. Whist Drive: 7.30pm. Talgarth Church Hall. Craft Class: 7–9pm. Dolls House Fun, Hay. Contact 01497 821913. Short Mat Bowls: 7.30–9.30pm. Clyro Village Hall. All ages and levels of experience welcome! Contact David James 01497 820227. Crafty Ladies: (every third Monday in the month) 7.30pm. Llyswen & Boughrood Community Hall. We do something different each

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What’s on: during the week Beginners and all levels welcome. £6 a session - no commitment! Come whenever you can. Email: emmaphillpots@gmail.com. Contact Emma Phillpotts 01497 831704. Boxing Circuits: 9.15–10am at the Gym and Tonic Health club. Suitable for everyone. £7. Drop in! 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. Art Class: 10.30am–12.30pm. Dolls House Fun, Hay. Contact 01497 821913. Talgarth Luncheon Club: 12 noon. Town Hall, Talgarth. Meals are served from 12 noon and cost £4. Our Meals on Wheels Service is also available at the same price with free delivery. Transport is provided by Dial a Ride. Don’t feel lonely, come and join us, you can be sure of a friendly chat and a laugh. Contact Cynthia Argent 01874 711408 or Margaret Kite 01874 711524. Swimsanity: 12 noon–1pm. Gym & Tonic, Hay. Decidedly not Aquarobics! Non swimmers welcome. Course and drop in available, but please call for details. Contact Cat (Gym and Tonic) 01497 822995. Art Class: 2–4pm. Dolls House Fun, Hay. Contact 01497 821913. Erwood Community Chorus: (every other Tuesday) 2.15–4pm. Erwood Market Hall. £5 per session. A capella singing for all. Contact Sarah Harman by email sarahharmany@btinternet.com or 01874 713184.

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Drop-in Junior Chess Club: 4.15pm at The Globe @ Hay. Every Tuesday during term times. All abilities welcome! Drop in and play or stay for the whole session! Contact 07714 767 779. Slimming World: 5 & 7pm. The Swan at Hay, Church Street, HR3 5DQ. Contact Helen Furnell 07939 114 452. 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. £7. Drop in! Contact 01497 822995. Mid Wales Meteors Wheelchair Basketball Training Session: (Term time only) 6–7.30pm. Gwernyfed Sports Hall, Gwernyfed School, Three Cocks. 12+. £3pp. Contact Fran 07745 641873. Ddraig Wern Fencing Club: 6–7pm (Juniors – U13), 7–9pm (Seniors). Gwernyfed Community Sports Hall. Contact Patrick Leighton 07588 489030. Bowling–Club Night Triples: 6.15pm. The Bowling Club, Brecon Road, Hay. Friendly games with visiting clubs. 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. GBH: 6.45–7.30pm. Gym & Tonic Health Club. Glide, Bounce & Hurdle your way to ultra-fitness with this tough class using the most unusual equipment.You’ll LOVE this class! Drop in! £7. Contact 01497 822995. Science Cafe: (every fourth Tuesday in the month) 7pm. The Swan at Hay. Informal group, talks and

discussions on scientific topics. Free, all welcome. Contact sciencecafe@ outlook.com. Erwood WI: (second Tuesday in the month) 7.15pm. Erwood Market Hall. Clyro & Llowes WI: (every fourth Tuesday of the month) 7.15pm. Clyro Village Hall. New members welcome. Contact 01497 821995. Whist Drive: 7.30pm. Talgarth Church Hall. Hay Camera Club: 7.30pm. Masonic Hall, Brecon Road, Hay (opposite fire station). Guest speakers, tutorials, competitions, visits and trips, Expert or novice– all welcome. Non-members £5 to include refreshments. Visit www. haycameraclub.co.uk. Contact 01874 676225. Adult Jazz Dance Class: (term time only) 7.30–8.45pm. Clifford Community Hall. A mix of jazz/ ballet and contemporary. Taught by Veronica Guest. Email vs.guest@ btinternet.com. Contact 01497 820256. 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 from 9.45pm at The Harp Inn, Glasbury. New ringers always welcome. Open Mic: 8pm. The Globe @ Hay. Our open mic nights attract a wealth of talent. We see a variety of performances, including spoken word, poetry, comedy and all types of music. Come along to enjoy the night as an audience member or sign up with Chris to perform on the night! Contact 01497 821762. WEDNESDAY Barre Fusion: 9.15–10am. Gym & Tonic Health Club, Hay.A brand new ballet barre workout combining

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What’s on: during the week ballet moves with functional fitness and yoga. £7. Drop in! Contact 01497 822995. English Country Dancing (U3A): 10am–12 noon. St. Peter’s Church Hall, Glasbury. Taught by Margaret Gill. £3 per session. Just turn up for a free session or for more information contact Stephanie 01497 820694 or Susan 01544 327337. Glasbury Residents Coffee Morning: 10.30am–11.30am. The River Café, Glasbury. A “get to know your neighbour coffee morning.” 50p from each coffee sold will be donated by the River Café to Macmillan Nurses. Contact 01497 847007. Coffee morning:10.30am–12pm at Royston Hall, Bronllys. Coffee or tea and cake £1. Proceeds to the hall. Everyone welcome. Art Class: 11am–1pm. Dolls House Fun, Hay. Contact 01497 821913. Hay Luncheon Club: (third Wednesday of the month) 12pm– 2.30pm 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. HayDay Café: (Last Wednesday in the month) 12.30–3pm. Clyro Village Hall.The café for people living with dementia and those who look after them. Contact Sue Hodgetts 01497 822523. Wednesday Lunch Club: (third Wednesday of the month) at Rhosgoch Golf Club. Nothing formal, just lots of happy chatter over a good lunch. Contact Jeanette Cruse 01497 851756. Whist Drive: 2pm for 2.30pm. Hay Bowling Club. All welcome including learners. £2 entrance fee. All proceeds are donated to

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local charities. Raffles, refreshments. Ample parking. Contact Peter 01497 820736. Slimming World: 5 & 7pm. Gwernyfed Rugby Club, Talgarth. Contact Helen Furnell 07939 114 452. Kids @ Bethesda Club (4–11 years): (term time only) 5.30pm. Bethesda Evangelical Church, Oxford Road, Hay. Everyone welcome. Contact Rev Gordon Bingham by email: gjbingham@ me.com or 01497 820685. Mind Body & Soul: 6–6.45pm. Gym and Tonic Health Club, Hay. Mix yoga, pilates, freeflow dance, guided meditation and relaxation with superb music, and you have one very special class! And you play it your way there is no ‘wrong’! Drop in. Contact 01497 822995. Glasbury Paddlers: Canoe club meets at 6.30pm at Glasbury. Visit Glasbury Paddlers on Facebook or email: petermayallpaddlesports@ gmail.com. Talgarth Short Mat Bowls: 7–9pm. The Church Hall, Talgarth. Come along to our friendly club. Beginners welcome. Contact Dulce 01874 711734. 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: (second Wednesday of the month) 7.30pm. Cusop Village Hall. New members welcome. Contact 01497 822523. Black Mountains Lions Club (every first Wednesday of the month): 7.45 for 8pm. Baskerville Arms, Clyro. 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–4pm. Memorial Square, Buttermarket & Clock Tower, Hay. 40 stalls of local produce, hot food, crafts, vintage & more. Visit www.haymarkets.co.uk. Contact 07989 980601. 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! £7. Drop in! Contact 01497 822995. Babies & Toddlers @ Bethesda: (term time only) 9.30–11am. Bethesda Evangelical Church, Oxford Road, Hay. Everyone welcome. Contact Rev Gordon Bingham by email: gjbingham@ me.com or 01497 820685. Slimming World: 9.30am, 11.30am, 5.30pm & 7pm. Burton Hotel, Kington. Contact Helen Furnell 07939 114 452. Brilley Patches (fortnightly): 2–4.30pm. Brilley & Michaelchurch Village Hall. A patchwork group who also do other crafts such as toy and rug making and embroidery, open to all abilities. Help is available for beginners. £3 per session. Contact

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What’s on: during the week Phyllis Jones 01497 831535 or Trish Gilbert 01497 831735. 1st Eardisley Rainbows: (Term time only) 4.30–5.30pm. Girls aged 5–7 years. Contact eardisleyrainbows@ hotmail.co.uk. Swimsanity: 6–7pm. Gym & Tonic, Hay. Decidedly not Aquarobics! Non swimmers welcome. Course and drop in available, but please call for details. Contact Cat (Gym and Tonic) 01497 822995. Gwernyfed Ladies RFC Training: 6pm (U15s girls), 6.30pm (U 18s), 7pm (Ladies). Gwernyfed Rugby Club, Talgarth. Contact Delyth Thomas 07891 371458. Tai Chi and Qi Gong - Mind and Body: 6–7.30pm. Clyro VIllage Hall. Small and friendly group. All levels welcome. Contact Maz 07581 740570. Stitch & Bitch: (first Thursday in the month) 6–8pm.The Swan, Hay. Bowling: Arrive any time between 6 and 8.30pm at Brecon Road Hay. Table Tennis: 6.30–8.30pm at Glasbury Village Hall. Over 18s only. Please ring to check availability. Contact Malcolm Bradley 01497 831633. Ladies Netball: 6.30–8.30pm at Gwernyfed Sports Hall. Just turn up on the night for a fun, relaxed game of netball. £5 on the night. New ladies very welcome. For more details, contact 01544 327169. Philosophy Café: (every other Thursday) 7pm. The Globe @ Hay. Philosophy Cafe is an informal group which offers the chance to discuss philosophical issues. Whether you’re an expert on Cartesian dualism or you simply have a new found interest in philosophical thought, come along! Community event. Email: philosophycafe@outlook.com or contact 01497 821762.

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Qi Gong: 7–8.30pm at Cusop Village Hall. Small friendly group practising Qi Gong. Contact Sandy Sandaver 01497 821625. Gwent & Powys Army Cadet Force: 7–9pm.The Cadet Centre, Gypsy Castle, Hay. Contact 01873 813756. Talgarth and District Historical Society: (lastThursday of the month) 7.30pm at Gwernyfed Rugby Club. See local posters. Three Cocks Vintage Society: (second Thursday of the month) 8pm. The Harp Inn, Glasbury. Contact Joy Young 01497 847567. Charity Quiz Night: 8.30pm at The Harp Inn, Glasbury. Contact 01497 847373. Charity Quiz Night: (first Thursday in the month). The Three Horseshoes, Velindre, LD3 0SU. £1pp in aid of Welsh Air Ambulance. Contact 01497 847304. 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. £7. Drop in! Contact 01497 822995. The BrainFit Workout (TM): (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! £7 per session. Drop in! Contact 01497 822995. Fish & Chip Friday: 12–2pm. At The Baskerville Arms, Clyro. Contact 01497 820670.

Informal Church Service (every third Friday of the month): 3pm. Cartref Care Home, Hay Everyone very welcome, not just the elderly. This service is very informal and taken by the Rev Gordon Bingham of the Bethesda Evangelical Church. No charge. Contact 01497 820621. Afternoon Tea & Chat (every first and third Friday of the month): 3.30–4.30pm. Cartref Care Home, Hay. For the elderly in Hay. No charge. Contact 01497 820621. The Bean & Banter: (Every third Friday in the month) 6–7.15pm. Gym & Tonic Health Club, Hay. Lifestyle advice, emotional support, chat and fun. Contact 01497 822995. Freespirit Country and Western Club–Live Music: (first Friday in the month) 7pm.Talgarth Town Hall. Bar and food available. Contact Marcus 07724 806608 SATURDAY Flea Market: The Butter Market, Hay. Visit www.haymarkets.co.uk. Contact 07989 980601. Local Produce Market: The Cheese Market Hall, Hay. Online at www.haymarkets.co.uk. Contact 07989 980601. Table Sale: (first Saturday in the month) 8am–1pm. Talgarth Church Hall. Hay-on-Wye 5k Run: 9am. Meet below Hay Road Bridge. Free run organised by Hay Hotfooters Running Club. Following the parkrun format, people of all ages and abilities come together every week to run around a country 5k course. The picturesque route winds from the start, along the Bailey Walk and around the Warren beside the River Wye. Art Class: 11am–12.30pm. Doll’s House Fun, Hay. For children 11

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What’s on: during the week / month years plus. Contact 01497 821913. SUNDAY Morning Service with Sunday School: 10.30am. Bethesda Evangelical Church, Oxford Road, Hay. Everyone welcome. Contact Rev Gordon Bingham by email: gjbingham@me.com or 01497 820685. Services at Talgarth United Free Church: 10.30am. Talgarth United Free Church (fifth Sunday may be at a different venue). A warm welcome awaits you. Contact 01874 711327. Lego Club: 11am at The Globe @ Hay. Lego Club happens every Sunday. Come along, all ages welcome, including parents! Contact 01497 821762. Services at Penyrheol Baptist Church: (fourth Sunday of the month) 3pm. Contact 01874 711061. Glasbury Methodist Church Service: 6pm. All welcome. Contact M Lawrence 07867 784681. Velindre Village Charity Draw: 6pm. The Three Horseshoes, Velindre, LD3 0SU. Weekly draw £1 per ticket. Contact 01497 847304. Evening Service: 6pm. Bethesda Evangelical Church, Oxford Road, Hay. Everyone welcome. Contact Rev Gordon Bingham by email: gjbingham@me.com or by phone 01497 820685. DURING THE MONTH Now until Saturday 18th May Katherine Sheers Art Exhibition: The Table Gallery, Lion Street, Hay. Now until Sunday 29th September Sidney Nolan Trust – Exhibition: Open Wed–Fri 11am–4.30pm, Sat, Sun & Bank Holidays 12 noon– 4.30pm. Rodd Court, The Rood, Presteigne, LD8 2LL. An exhibition

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in the former home of Sir Sidney & Lady Nolan. £5.50 adult, £2.75 conc., under 16s free. Visit www. sidneynolantrust.org. See advert on page 20. Wednesday 1st May “Flora of Armenia with Stuart Hedley”: 7.30pm. Escleyside Hall, Michaelchurch Escley. Stuart travelled to Armenia in Summer 2017 as part of a small group to survey the new 180 km² Jermuk National Park. He has worked within botany for 30 years, including 15 years with English Nature. Everyone welcome, £4. Friday 3rd May William Powell, Powys County Councillor for Talgarth Advice Surgery: 5pm. Talgarth Tourist Information and Resource Centre. Contact 07703 112 113. See article on page 39. Talgarth Walking Festival Opening Event – ‘Law, Landscapes and Livelihoods’: 7.30pm. School Hall at Ysgol y Mynydd Du/Talgarth School. Talk by Roger Williams CBE, former MP, about how our landscape has evolved. Free admission. See advert and articles on pages 23 & 39. Friday 3rd – Monday 6th May Talgarth Walking Festival. Visit www.talgarthwalkingfestival.org. See advert and articles on pages 23 & 39. Saturday 4th May Wisteria Crafts Afternoon: 11am– 2pm. Berrington Hall, Leominster HR6 0DW. Our wisteria will really make you stop and smile. Join us for this activity afternoon and make memories to celebrate it here at Berrington. £2 per child. Contact 01568 615 721. Chinese Auction: 2.30pm. Painscastle Village Hall. Cake stall, plants, refreshments available. All

proceeds to Llanbedr Painscastle Church. Folk & Irish Music Night: 8.30pm. The Harp Inn, Glasbury. Contact 01497 847373. See advert on page 41. Monday 6th May Presteigne Food and Flower Festival: 10am–4pm. In and around Presteigne Town Centre. A celebration of local food, producers and gardens at this family-friendly festival on Bank Holiday Monday. With free entry and free parking, it will be a great day out with the opportunity to meet local food and drink producers as well as visiting hidden town gardens and joining in with fun and varied activities. Throughout the day, stalls will line the High Street and there will be a food court and activities at St. Andrew’s Church. Musicians and choirs will entertain around the streets. For the young, there will be Forest School and craft activities, face painting, a foraging walk for families, treasure hunts and more. Workshops, demonstrations and talks complete the day’s varied and inspiring programme. Visit www. presteigneconnect.co.uk. Tuesday 7th May Hay Camera Club – Damian Demolder - “Street Photography”: 7.30pm. Masonic Hall, Brecon Road, Hay (opposite fire station). Visitors welcome. Visit www.haycameraclub. co.uk. Contact 01874 676 225. Friday 10th May Glasbury Get-Together Club Malvern Spring Festival Trip: 9.30am. Leave from Glasbury Village Hall. Booking essential. See article on page 49. ‘Now is the Month of Maying’–The Monday Choir: 7pm. Hardwicke Church. An evening of music

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What’s on: during the month for spring. Tickets £8. Interval refreshments included. Tickets on the door or email: johnjane.neville@ gmail.com. Contact 01497 831 051. See advert on page 18. ‘Slippery Slope’: Food from 7pm, music from 8pm. Llanigon Village Hall. Tickets £5. Contact 01497 847 479. Saturday 11th May Malvern Festival Coach Trip: The Old Railway Line Garden Centre, Three Cocks. Booking required. Travel & ticket £45 per person. See advert on page 13. Glasbury Get-Together Club Plant Sale: 10am–12.30pm. Glasbury Village Hall. See article on page 49. ‘The Miracle Morning!’ 10.30am–12 noon. Gym & Tonic, Hay. Corrective, freeing and functional in a flowing routine mixed by the Movement Maestro! £20. Booking essential. Contact 01497 822 995. See advert and article on page 16. Hay Royal British Legion presents ‘The Home Guard and the Auxiliary Units During World War 2: 2pm. Hay Parish Hall. A talk by military historian Pete Weston. Entrance £3 on door. See advert on page 59. Saturday Shenanigans – ‘Arcadia Roots’: The Globe@Hay. An exciting hypnotic blend of trance, dance, reggae and roots. Earlybird £7 adv. Contact 01497 821 762. See advert on page 35. Monday 13th May–Sunday 14th July Festival Exhibition: Hay Makers, St John’s Place, Hay, HR3 5BN. Contact 01497 820 556. See advert on page 18. Tuesday 14th May Hay Camera Club - Competition with Hereford Camera Club: 7.30pm. Masonic Hall, Brecon Road,

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Hay (opposite fire station). Visit www.haycameraclub.co.uk. Contact 01874 676 225. Wednesday 15th May Green Drinks: 7–9pm. The Greyhound Hotel, Builth Wells. Monthly event. Free. Informal & inspiring social gathering for anyone who wants to be involved with, working on, or studying environmental issues. Visit www. greendrinks.org/builthwells. Contact 07791 687 573. Friday 17th May Talgarth Male Choir &The Orpheus Singers Present a Concert: 7.30pm. The Plough Chapel, Brecon. In aid of the children’s hospice Ty Hafan. Tickets £7.50 on the door or in advance from 07971 840 786. See advert on page 11. Nosferatu: the 1922 Silent Horror Movie: 7.30–9pm. Moccas Church. Accompanied by Father Richard Williams on the organ. Don’t delay. This show always sells out. Tickets £15 from Rachel Jenkins. Email: rachel@olan.org or 07921 251 234. Saturday 18th May Mortimer History Society Spring Conference – ‘The Mortimers to 1330: from Wigmore to Ruler of England’: 10am–4.45pm. Leominster Priory. The Medieval Mortimers from their origins in Normandy to control of England. Tickets: £22.50 (members of MHS £17.50); lunch (optional) £12. Visit www. mortimerhistorysociety.org.uk for information on conference and to book a place. Email secretary@ mor timerhistor ysociety.org.uk. Contact 01584 831 654. Brecon Singers present Mendelssohn’s Elijah: 7pm. St Mary’s Church, Brecon LD3 7AA. Tickets £12 (under 18s £6) from Ardent Gallery, choir members or on the

door. Visit www.breconsingers.com. See advert and article on page 22. Jazz at St. Mary’s: 7.30pm. St Mary’s Church, St. Mary’s Road, Hay, HR3 5ED. An outstanding Anglo/ American quartet led by awardwinning trumpet player Chris Hodgkins and featuring Martin Litton & Janice Day. Bar available. Tickets £10 (£8 conc) on the door or from Eighteen Rabbit Fair Trade in Hay or visit www.haydloniant.org. Contact 07748 652 194. Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th May Smallholding & Countryside Festival: Royal Welsh Showground, Llanelwedd, LD2 3DB. The Smallholding and Countryside Festival is a weekend-long event, with smallholders and those who have a love of the outdoors at its heart. Visit www.rwas.wales. See advert and article on pages 24 & 25. Sunday 19th May Bread Making Class: 11am–2pm. The Bakers’ Table, Talgarth Mill, The Square, Talgarth LD3 0BW. £65pp. Booking essential. Contact 01874 711 125. Glasbury Gardeners’ Plant Swap: 3pm. The Harp Inn, Glasbury. Contact 01497 847373. See advert on page 41. ‘Blue Haze’: 7pm. The Swan at Hay, HR3 5DQ. Rhythm packed, in-thegroove jazz-fusion, alongside vibrant, pulsating Latin-jazz from this lively, exciting Borders based group. Entry £4. Contact 01497 821 188 or 07890 303 681. Monday 20th May Brilley Monday Club–Talk by Jasper Fforde on the ModelT Ford:7.30pm. Brilley Village Hall. Competition for a four line ditty on “my first car”. Visitors welcome (£3). Contact the secretary 01497 831 735.

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What’s on: during the month / next month Tuesday 21st May Hay Camera Club – Club Field Trip: 7.30pm. Visit www.haycameraclub. co.uk. Contact 01874 676 225. Wednesday 22nd May Glasbury Get-Together Club Meeting: 2.30–4.30pm. Glasbury Village Hall. See article on page 49. Thursday 23rd May – Sunday 2nd June Hay Festival. Visit www.hayfestival. org. Contact 01497 822 629. See advert on front cover and article on page 19. Herefordshire Guild of Craftsmen Pop-up Gallery at Hay Festival: Open from 9.30am daily. Visit www. herefordcraftguild.org.uk. See advert on page 19. Friday 24th – Monday 27th May HowTheLightGetsIn Festival Hay 2019: Over 300 events, 100 debates and talks, and 200 live music performances. See adverts and article on pages 35, 36 & 37. Saturday 25th – Monday 27th May Fair on the Square: 10am–5.30pm daily. Memorial Square, Hay. Weekend street party with live music, food and vintage market. See advert on page 18. Tuesday 28th May ‘Hay Castle at Hay Festival’: 5.30pm. Hay Festival (Event 194). Architectural historian Richard Suggett gives an entertaining and enlightening talk about the history of Hay Castle. This is a must-see for anyone interested in the work that goes into discovering and dating the buildings of a Medieval frontier society. See article on page 40. Hay Camera Club - Club Field Trip: 7.30pm. Visit www.haycameraclub. co.uk. Contact 01874 676 225. Wednesday 29th May

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Wild Wednesday – Rainforest Roadshow: The Old Railway Line Garden Centre, Three Cocks. Booking required. £4 per child. See advert on page 13. Thursday 30th May A Cuppa for Carers: 2.30pm. The Granary, Talgarth Mill, Talgarth. Arranged by carers for carers. A chance to catch up, take a break, have a chat, share tips, make friends. Free refreshments and cakes. Carers and ‘Cared for’ welcome. Come along and join us - new activities every month. Contact Sue Bidmead 01497 847 217. Saturday 1st June ‘Made for Hay’: 9am–5pm. The Butter Market, Hay, HR3 5AE. Contemporary Craft. See advert on page 6. Saturday Shenanigans – Madassa Soul + DJ Paul Nevin: 8pm. The Globe@Hay. Specialising in Stax and Motown influenced sixties soul the band plays favourites from classic artists Sam&Dave, Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett, James Brown as well as Marvin Gaye and The Temptations (to name a few). DJ Paul Nevin will be spinning the vinyl with his ever popular Northern Soul classics + splash of ska! Don’t forget your dancing shoes! Earlybird tickets £10 adv. Folk & Irish Music Night: 8.30pm. The Harp Inn, Glasbury. Contact 01497 847373. See advert on page 41. Sunday 2nd June Learn to Bake – Sourdough and Italian Breads: The Bakers’ Table, Talgarth Mill, The Square, Talgarth, LD3 0BW. Contact 01874 711 125. See advert on page 7. Lego Club: 11am. The Globe@Hay. Lego Club happens every Sunday. Come along, all ages welcome,

including parents! Tuesday 4th June Hay Camera Club – Competition with Borders Camera Club: 7.30pm. Masonic Hall, Brecon Road, Hay (opposite fire station). The theme of competition is ‘Patterns in Nature’. Visit www.haycameraclub. co.uk. Contact 01874 676 225. Thursday 6th June Quiz for Timbuktu!: 8pm. Baskerville Arms, Clyro. £2pp, max 5 per team. Help raise funds for development projects in Hay’s twin town. See advert on page 14. Friday 7th June Workshop – Kitchen Garden Pests & Diseases: Walled Garden, Treberfydd, Llangasty, Brecon, LD3 7PX. Workshop with James Clapp. £80. Booking essential. Visit www. walledgardentreberfydd.com. Contact 01874 730 169. See advert on back cover. Saturday 8th June Keith Nichols: The Life & Times of Fats Waller: 7.30–9.30pm. St Mary’s Church, St Mary’s Rd, Hay, HR3 5ED. Back by popular demand, the pianist & unparalleled authority on goldenage music delivers a fabulous variety of entertainment, including a silent movie accompaniment. Bar available. Tickets £12 on the door or visit www.hayjazz.org. Contact 07748 652 194. 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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