Lampeter Grapevine Issue 23 Oct 2014 by Lampeter Grapevine

cysylltwch â ni / contact us: lampetergrapevine@gmail.com

Hydref / October 2014

GRAPEVINE digwyddiadau, newyddion a barn Llambed bob mis / Lampeter’s events, news and views monthly

Promoting

FREE / AM DDIM

Local

Talent

STOP PRESS Get involved in the ‘Support Your High Street’ Campaign

NOW!

STOP PRESS Get involved in the ‘Great Lampeter Loyalty Hunt - NOW Page 2

contents in this issue…  make together festival  magic lamp cinema club  book launch  support your high street  apple day  jottings  radiation & mobile phones  celtic christianity  women in tune  twizy review  the apprentice journals regular features … 

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listings & events ads & classified lampeter loyalty card town council news ian’s tweet kids in action creative ideas crossword competition what’s on in the woods vine project update

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The Lampeter Loyalty Card continues to grow apace. Fifty-eight shops and businesses in Lampeter have now joined the scheme. 5000 Loyalty Cards have gone out and the second monthly draw has taken place. Congratulations to Mimma Currado who works at Eryl Jones Insurance Consultants, Winner of £30 Loyalty Vouchers, in the August prize draw

The September draw will take place at the People’s Market in Victoria Hall on Saturday 11 October. To enter that draw make sure you get your completed cards in one of the Collection Boxes located at Eryl Jones Insurance, The Mulberry Bush, Ruby Rose, Organic Fresh Foods or the People’s Market by the end of the month. Before that we have the Great Lampeter Loyalty Hunt running from Monday 22 to Saturday 27 September with up to £500 in Lampeter Loyalty Vouchers to be won. There will be five separate ‘Hunts’ throughout the week with £100 of Vouchers up for grabs each day - and the prizes are doubled if you include a completed Loyalty Card with your entry. The Loyalty Hunt forms will be available each day in the shops around town or by downloading from www.lampeter21.co.uk/loyalty-hunt New businesses are joining the Loyalty Card scheme all the time, but here is the list of members as at 18 September. You can find the latest list on the web at www.lampeter21.co.uk/ loyalty/lampeter-loyalty-card-participating-businesses Chris Studman

Lampeter Loyalty Card Cerdyn Teyrngarwch Llanbedr Pont Steffan 01 – Lomax’s 02 – The Mulberry Bush 03 – Organic Fresh Foods 04 – AJ Williams Embroidery 05 – Town Hall Cafe Deli 06 – Eryl Jones Insurance 07 – Ruby Rose 08 – Compass Office Supplies 09 – Gwyn Lewis Carpets 10 – Cascade Florists 11 – The Falcondale 12 – The People’s Market @ Victoria Hall (2nd & 4th Saturdays each month) 13 – CWN Design 14 – Calico Kate 15 – Creative Cove 16 – Hag’s Records

17 – Gwilym C Price Son & Daughters 18 – Red Apple Yarn 19 – Robert’s Garden Centre 20 – The Wash Tub 21 – The Spar Lampeter 22 – DL Williams 23 – Lambi’s 24 – Sosban Fach 25 – DD Evans 26 – AAA Decorating Centre 27 – Trysor 28 – Duet & Lan Lloft 29 – The Black Lion Royal Hotel 30 – Panacea 31 – Evans & Hughes Optometrists

32 – Jones Bros Butchers 33 – JH Roberts & Sons 34 – Jenkins of Ffarmers 35 – Pont Steffan Dental Practice 36 – Denmark Farm Conservation Centre 37 – Brondeifi Garage 38 – Cadi & Grace 39 – Deli-licious 40 – Delwedd Newydd Hairdressers 41 – Huw Lewis Tyres 42 – The Welsh Quilt Centre 43 – The Fruit Box 44 – Adrian Thomas Pharmacy 45 – Carpet Corner

46 – Merlin’s Cave 47 – Nehar Indian Takeaway 48 – WD Lewis & Son 49 – Bargain Box 50 – Dere i Dorri 51 – G & M Coaches petrol stn 52 – Quality Fill Bargain Foods 53 – Steffan Veterinary Services 54 – Premier Siop y Gymuned 55 – Lampeter Farmers Market 56 – J & E Woodworks 57 – Smotyn Du 58 – Mark Lane Bakery & Café

If you want more details, or would like to join the Lampeter Loyalty Card scheme contact Chris Studman on 01570 493649 or loyalty@lampeter21.co.uk

Chris Studman

GRAPEVINE no. 23, Oct 2014 Post: c/o Victoria Hall, Bryn Road, Lampeter, Ceredigion SA48 7EE Email: lampetergrapevine@gmail.com Published by: Transition Llambed Development Trust, Victoria Hall, Bryn Road, Lampeter, SA48 7EE Printed by: TSD Reprographics, Lampeter, on paper from sustainable resources To submit an article, letter or to make an enquiry: lampetergrapevine@gmail.com To add your event or course to our Free listings: lampetergrapevinelist@gmail.com or post to address above Please include the reason you are contacting us in the subject box of your email (Article, Letter, Enquiry) To place an advert: lampetergrapevineads@gmail.com Full guidelines for advertisers & contributors: see grapevine page on www.transitionllambed.co.uk Display advertising rates: ¼ column £12; ¼ page £30; ½ page £48; full page £84 (back page £96) £30 off ads for one-off public events held in Victoria Hall Classified ads: £2.50 / 20 wds (min. £2.50) Therapists' section (max 35 wds): £10 for 5 Copy date for Nov, issue 24: Fri 10 Oct Theme: ‘Home Comforts’ Circulation this issue: 2,500 copies distributed free in the Lampeter area

Croeso / Welcome … to the Grapevine I was hoping to have been able to start this issue with a gushing editorial, singing the praises of a wonderful new designer - but that was presuming that someone out there would have sent in a stunning design for the front cover competition, advertised back in July/August. Alas, my hopes have been dashed, as no-one has taken up the challenge, or felt inspired to use the space as a way to promote themselves as a ‘local talent’. What a shame. However, all is not lost, although obviously too late for this issue, the opportunity is still available for future issues. So, all you budding designers out there, get thinking of how to promote the next few Grapevines - whether you fancy linking the design to one of the themes or not - your contributions will be welcomed. It would be great to be showcasing local people’s skills, and it would also give me a rest from the regular heartache of trying to come up with something new each month! Anyway, let’s move on to the wealth of talent we are showcasing in this issue. We have newly published books from local authors/ publishers, pages 6 and 11; enthusiastic and gifted ‘makers’ offering ‘have-a-go’ sessions at the ‘Lampeter Make Together Festival’,

page 5 or Apple Day, page 9; musical talent, pages 6,

12 & 13 theatrical talent, Page 8; a World Dance Festival, page 21; outdoor experiences with talented folk, pages 20, 24 & 29; artistic,

historical,

creative,

sporting,

culinary,

quizzical,

educational, therapeutic, vehicular and community talents spread throughout the rest of the newsletter - and not forgetting all the people involved behind the advertising as well as the full listings section. Phew!, not much in this issue then! We should really be celebrating and wholeheartedly promoting this amazing ‘Local Talent’. So, enjoy what’s on offer and have fun getting involved. Darllen wch yn Hapus / Happy reading

Angie Martin, Editor

polite reminder: If you're sending us a display advertisement or an article, please send it in the right format - it'll save us (and you) a lot of time. Please send your photos & artwork in jpg format as we cannot accept PDFs For full guidelines for advertisers & contributors: see grapevine page on www.transitionllambed.co.uk The Newsletter Team We reserve the right to edit all contributions for reasons of space & clarity. The views expressed in letters and articles are not necessarily those of Transition Llambed Development Trust or the newsletter group.

Other contact details:  Transition Llambed: www.transitionllambed.co.uk email: transitionllambed@gmail.com  Victoria Hall: www.vichall.org.uk To make bookings for Victoria Hall contact: admin@vichall.org.uk or phone/text 07891 632614  People's Market: To book a stall contact: rhydygwinfarm@talktalk.net or ring 01570 471432 3

Civic Procession and Service to Commemorate the Centenary of the departure of the Yeomanry from Lampeter – 10 August 2014

Gorymdaith Dinesig a Gwasanaeth i Gofio Canmlwyddiant Ymadawiad yr Iwmoniaeth o Lanbedr Pont Steffan - 10 Awst 2014

The Town Council wishes to thank everyone who attended and contributed towards this Event. We particularly wish to thank: Canon Brendan O’Malley, who officiated the Church Service, Members of St Peter’s Church Lampeter and those who participated in the Service to include Miss Lois Price (Bugler), Members of the Police, Lampeter Round Table; Cllr Dorothy Williams (for assuming responsibility for the catering arrangements); Aberporth Band and Nick H (Taxi Private-Hire who gave his services free of charge). The Fallen were remembered in a meaningful way.

Hoffai’r Cyngor Tref ddiolch i bawb a gyfrannodd at, ac oedd yn bresennol yn ystod y Digwyddiad, ond yn arbenning i’r canlynol sef: Canon Brendan O’Malley a oedd yng ngofal Gwasanaeth yr Eglwys; aelodau’r Eglwys San Pedr ac i bawb a wnaeth cyfraniad yn ystod y Gwasanaeth gan gynnwys Miss Lois Price (Biwglwr); Aelodau’r Heddlu, Aelodau’r Ford Gron, Llanbedr PS; y Gyngh. Dorothy Williams (am gymryd cyfrifoldeb am y trefniadau arlwyo); Y Band Aberporth; a Nick H (Tacsi Hurio-Preifat a rhoddodd ei wasanaeth yn rhad ac am ddim). Boed i’r rai hynny a wnaeth yr aberth mwyaf gael eu cofio mewn ffordd ystyrlon.

They shall not grow old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them.

Many thanks also to Trade for arranging mark the occasion. £206.46 of the money Service was donated the British Legion.

Ni heneiddiant hwy, fel ni, a adawyd. Ni ddwg oed iddynt ludded, Na’r blynyddoedd gollfarn mwy. Pan elo’r haul i law, Ac ar wawr y bore Ni â’u cofiwn hwy.

the Lampeter Chamber of Shop-Window Displays to

Diolch hefyd i aelodau’r Siambr Fasnach am ddarparu Arddangosfeydd Ffenest Siop i nodi’r achlysur. Cafodd £206.46 o’r arian a gasglwyd yn ystod y Gwasanaeth ei glustnodi at ddefnydd Y Lleng Brydeinig Cangen Llanbedr P S.

collected during the Church to the Lampeter Branch of

Welsh Language Initiative It was resolved to endorse the Welsh Language Initiative Shwmai Shwmai, which will be launched in Lampeter, in mid-October.

Cynllun Shwmai Shwmai

FInancial Support

Cyfraniad Ariannol

Penderfynwyd cymeradwyo’r Cynllun Shwmai Shwmai a lansir ynganol mis Hydref 2014.

It was resolved to make a financial contribution of £5,000 towards the Lampeter Family Centre.

Penderfynwyd gwneud cyfraniad o £5,000 ar gyfer Canolfan Deuluol Llanbedr Pont Steffan.

Lampeter Food Festival AGM Tuesday 14 October, 7pm Victoria Hall, Lampeter After a great festival this year we'll be looking to make it even better in 2015. If you would like to get involved, come along or contact the Chair, Chris Studman, 01570 493649 or chair@lampeterfoodfestival.org.uk

THE MAGIC LAMP CINEMA CLUB A cinema is coming back to Lampeter... The idea of opening a Community Cinema in Victoria Hall in Lampeter is proving very popular. The plan is to run the cinema every Saturday night with a varied programme of films to provide something for everybody. As well as the films there will be a local food café, so you can have a local hot dog, burger or other snack while you watch.

Lampeter Chamber of Trade is organising the first ever

It is hoped to show a ‘short’ with each main feature film. We are on the lookout for any local filmmakers who would like to get their films seen.

MAKE Together Festival Saturday 4 October 2014 10am - 4pm

The Magic Lamp will have its opening night on Saturday 25 October.

Victoria Hall, Bryn Road & Gorsedd Park

The club will be run by volunteers and we are now looking for people who would like to get involved. So, if you would like to help run the Magic Lamp Cinema Club please contact:

The Lampeter area has an amazing number of creative and skilled crafts people. We have some excellent craft venues in town, Calico Kate, Red Apple Yarn, Creative Cove, Welsh Quilt Centre, which are renowned far beyond Ceredigion. We also have excellent hardware shops; AAAs and Williams where tools, materials and equipment can be bought to satisfy the creative and practical amongst us; and not forgetting Cascade and Cadi and Grace, the two beautiful flower arrangement shops. We want the reputation of Lampeter, as a town of many skilled people, to spread even further. The Festival is not just about celebrating what is made locally but, just as importantly, about others participating and getting a taste for new skills. All ages will find something to get involved with, be it from woodcraft skills to Rag Art, making leather goods to sharpening tools (bring hand tools to be sharpened), up-cycling clothing to jewellery making, creative writing to spinning. You and your families have a chance to try new practical skills and hopefully pursue some a bit further. Specialists in their field will be on hand to demonstrate, teach and answer questions. You could sign up for a class or group that suits you. Buy some goods for yourself or as presents for others and the COASTAL café will be open for refreshments and snacks. Admission is free. Some practical sessions will need to be charged for. Come and join in! Bring the family!

Chris Studman, 01570 493649 magiclamp@lampeter21.co.uk For more info:

www.lampeter21.co.uk/magic-lamp-cinema-club

POTTING SHED DIRECT All natural materials, sustainable and ethical.

Natural Craft Stall People’s Market, Victoria Hall, Lampeter, 2nd & 4th Saturday of the month, 10am - 1pm

Buy pre-packed or pick and mix ranges of plant dyed textiles; needlework and felting kits; fair trade upcycled jewellery, hand felt purses, embroidered bags, cushions; gifts; bespoke commissioned designs; or book a place on a workshop direct from the stall.

Natural Craft Workshops 10–4 pm Small friendly, informal groups with all materials and a light lunch included. Regular venues include 1st Lampeter Scouts Hall, and The Quercus Rooms, Carmarthen. Raised needlework, creative use of plants like nettles, natural plant dyeing, wet/dry felting, & making textiles all on offer. Booking not always essential Dates for NEW Drop in Workshops to be arranged Private Tuition Workshops also available Please see websites or visit Pam’s stall for further details. www.pottingsheddirect.co.uk www.facebook.com/pottingsheddirect www.pinterest.com/pamdirect www.etsy.com/uk/shop/pottingsheddirect

Let's make something together! Josie Smith (Lampeter Chamber of Trade) 5

Christmas and unfortunately my entry wasn’t among them, but I did receive detailed feedback and set about the revisions over the Christmas holidays, resubmitting my manuscript in the New Year. In January my dream came true, when I got ‘the call’ from Harlequin Mills and Boon offering me a two book contract. The story I entered into the competition is now my debut romance for Harlequin Presents. A Deal Before the Altar will be published in October 2014. You can find out more about me on my website www.rachaelthomas.co.uk

Book launch for local author For the last seven years I’ve been working hard towards my dream of being a published romance author. I joined my local writing group, Cwrtnewydd Scribblers, when it started over twelve years ago and have found support and encouragement from past and present members. Last September I entered a competition that quite literally changed my life. I entered the first chapter of my recently completed manuscript to Harlequin’s So You Think You Can Write competition and was thrilled when my entry made it into the Top fifty. This meant I was able to send my full manuscript to the judging editors and I was so happy to have got that far. I was thrilled when my entry made it to the Top ten and crossed my fingers as the public voting round began. The Top three were announced just before

Rachael Thomas

SAWN TIMBER FOR SALE Locally grown sawn timber products, milled to order

Slab Wood: £18 per bundle Waney edge Boards: £1 p/m Cladding • Beams • Firewood Logs Firewood offcuts - car boot/small trailer load: £20 Please ring James on 07557 386755 Each purchase supports this Community Project www.longwood-lampeter.org.uk

LETTERS

The damaging effects form a radiation source can be limited by three things:  Limiting the time of exposure  Keeping the source at a distance  Providing a physical barrier between the source and the human body The first is self explanatory. The second is not to have the ‘phone in a trouser pocket. (Some statistics indicate a rise in the incidents of testicular cancers.) The third can be achieved by carrying the ‘phone in a belt pouch or similar with a little tin foil placed between the human body and the ‘phone. In conjunction with: The use of an audio device to speak and listen to plugged into a mobile phone, carried as above, will offer a hands free capability. I am informed that infrared heat detection devices will also show an increase in the temperature of the side of the head near a transmitting mobile ‘phone. Not good! Certainly not “cool”. My motivation, apart from the obvious humanitarian reason to save any possible ill health to anyone and, for purely selfish reasons the question arises, who will pay my pension if there are microwave induced illnesses in young people on a pandemic scale? I must once again express gratitude to the Grapevine team and to Joanne Camlin for publishing and writing the splendid article on radiation. Kindest regards to all Geoff Kendrew

grapevine, victoria hall, bryn road, lampeter SA48 7EE email: lampetergrapevine@gmail.com

Dear Sir/Madam Having worked in the nuclear industry for many years and now retired I have attempted to draw attention to the grave hazards associated with the misuse and over use of mobile phones and similar devices. Your article published in the July/August issue of the Grapevine, written by Joanne Camlin, who in my opinion is a very courageous and well informed Lady, was a real breath of fresh air on such a taboo area of so called ‘modern life’. The majority of informed and caring members of the scientific community have worked hard over the years to highlight the dangers of mobile phone usage with very little success, no surprise there then, considering the vested interest of big business and government. Add in the addiction like devotion of the majority of users the task becomes all but impossible. Unfortunately the laws of biology and physics will make their presence known, far too late for some. A point of illustration: Approximately five years ago I happened to be testing my micro-wave oven for any stray electromagnetic leakage; coincidentally a builder friend of the family was using his mobile ‘phone in our kitchen. He was ordering some building material. Now, still holding my tester in my hand I placed it in the proximity of his ‘phone while he was speaking into it, resulting in the needle of the test instrument to be driven deep into the red zone. The instrument I was using is purely a passive device, meaning it has no battery or internal energy source; it relies entirely on the external influence of the electromagnetic field it is subjected to, in this case the mobile ‘phone. By comparison a neurone in the brain to the weight of the needle in my instrument would be something in the order of comparing the weight of an elephant to that of a house fly. Exposing any part of the human body to electromagnetic microwaves is not a good thing to do. I purchased a later version of microwave tester; however I believe it has been recalibrated to stay just out of the red zone when mobile ‘phone testing, but there was still significant movement of the needle. The message remains the same. So what can the average user do to offset the danger?

Dear Eds I hope that in the ‘Local Talent’ issue of The Grapevine there will be an interview with the crossword compiler, who has us puzzling over the last few clues every month with his/her ability to mix general and local knowledge, and those difficult cryptic clues that become so obvious when the answers are printed the following month. It is much harder to compile a crossword than to solve it. Is the crossword compiler also the talented artist who draws the intricate sketches of the shop donating the prize? If not then this talented person also needs to be acknowledged. Sue Moules Thank you for your supportive comments about the Grapevine Prize Crossword. The person who does the sketches is a local artist. The compiler, not the same person, has created crosswords for other publications in the past. Both are happy to remain anonymous as this lends an element of mystery to the crossword. Eds 7

KIDS IN ACTION

STOP PRESS STOP PRESS STOP PRESS

Lampeter Youth Theatre

‘Support Your High Street’ Campaign week 20–27 September 2014 The Welsh Government are sponsoring a ‘Support Your High Street’ Campaign throughout Wales from Saturday 20 to Saturday 27 September.

and Stage School - LYTss

In Lampeter the Chamber of Trade will be holding several events culminating in the Make Together Festival on Saturday 4 October. The fun starts with The Great Lampeter Loyalty Hunt from Monday 22 to Saturday 27 September (excluding Wednesday). There will be £500 in prizes with up to £100 of Lampeter Loyalty Vouchers to be won each day. All people have to do is ‘hunt’ round the shops in the Lampeter Loyalty Card scheme to answer 10 questions about the items they sell. If a completed Lampeter Loyalty Card is attached to the entry form any prize won will be doubled. The Loyalty Hunt forms and more details will be available each day in the shops around town or by downloading from www.lampeter21.co.uk/loyalty-hunt. This initiative is being supported by Ceredigion County Council. Also Antur Teifi and Lampeter COT will be hosting an event: ‘What Direction for Teifi Valley Towns’ in Lampeter Rugby Club on Thursday 25 September at 5.30pm. The speaker will be the thought provoking retail specialist Bill Grimsey and an open discussion will follow chaired by Dylan Iorwerth, managing editor of Golwg. Anyone who has the interest of our Town Centres at heart is welcome to this free event. Please contact eleri@canta.co.uk to secure a place. On Saturday 4 October the Make Together Festival will be at Victoria Hall, Lampeter from 10.00 to 4.00pm. This is the first of an annual Festival to showcase the wealth of creative talent in the Lampeter area and to celebrate the many independent shops supplying and displaying creative materials. There will be workshops in rag-rugging, lace knitting, crochet and patchwork and demonstrations of weaving, woodland crafts, glass works, leatherwork, caning and jewellery making. To book a place on a workshop or to get involved contact info@redappleyarn.co.uk.

Autumn Term Welcome First Session - Registration for all Lampeter Youth Theatre members, old and new!

Friday 3rd October 4.30-6.30pm Victoria Hall, Lampeter Please see LYTss facebook page for details of this term's sessions and tutors.

Join us in celebrating all that Lampeter has to offer.

Lampeter Youth Theatre and Stage School @ Victoria Hall, Lampeter, Tuesdays 4.30-5.30pm, Fridays 4.30-6.30pm.

Contact: Josie Smith, Chair, Lampeter Chamber of Trade, llety.wennol@gmail.com, 01570 434407, 07773587840 Chris Studman: Organiser Lampeter Loyalty Card and Great Loyalty Hunt Chris@studman.net, 01570 493649 Josie Smith

Contact: Dinah Mulholland 01559 395391 mulhollanddinah@yahoo.com/LYTss fb page for further details. 8

Spotting Local Talent: an invitation to apple day “I was strolling down a back lane in Lampeter, when I spotted some local talent.” Although more like the opening lines of a Carry On film than an article about an abundant and free local food resource, the apple trees to be seen in many Lampeter gardens are a lovely reminder of time not so long ago when local produce was simply part of ‘what we did’. Clearly, some in Lampeter are still using the produce but all too often this free and tasty foodstuff is not used whilst I only wonder how many apples and pears are sold in local supermarkets? What remains is a hint of a rich historical association between the apple and West Wales. Although mass production is now centred further east, the abundance of local varieties is a clue to how important local food production once was for small communities in an age before the mass movement of food. Locally we can boast the dual purpose (eater and cooker) Marged Nicholas from Dinefwr, Afal Pen Caled, a cooker from St. Dogmaels and Afal Pig yr Wydd from Llanwrda that unusually for an apple does well in our wetter climate. There are many other varieties that were cultivated because they not only tasted good, cooked well or made great cider - but because they were naturally suited to the local climate. A hundred years ago natural selection and selective cultivation was the method of choice, it was first and foremost a food source, and a variety that thrived and needed little care was far more useful. This all reminds me that the seventh Annual Lampeter Apple Day will soon be upon us – Saturday 18 October - (see the back page for full details). The day is a great excuse for ‘people with apples’ to come together and make use of the equipment bought and made by the Lampeter Permaculture Group for the express purpose of turning this wonderful and free crop into something even more delicious. We even have a brand new press for this year but I am assured the homemade ‘washing machine’ variety will still be making an appearance. The day works like this ...

Organic Fresh Foods kindly provide the venue and arrange for a host of other local food producers to come along so it’s a mini festival  you bring your apples and the Permaculture Group will be on hand with the kit and expertise to help you press them into juice.  What you do with the juice is entirely up to you, but freezing, pasteurising and cider making are all simple options – if you manage to get it home without drinking it! The presses are all hand powered and children love to get their hands into the mush, turn the handle on the scratter, power the presses and sample the delights of the funny brown liquid that looks nothing like the stuff they think is apple juice – the taste is often a revelation. “How many apples do I need?” is the most often heard question. So, as a rule of thumb 

A carrier bag of apples will produce a litre of juice It depends a little on the variety but it’s fun regardless, and it’s all FREE! (Please bring a container to take the juice home in – washed out milk cartons are fine). If you don’t have an apple tree then look around. Do you know anyone who would let you collect a carrier bag full of apples? Try collecting two and offer to bring them a litre of juice back – whatever works. The apple season is a long one with varieties fruiting from August to December and some storing well into the New Year. If your apple tree has already started to drop fruit then collect them up, keep the best for eating and the not so best for juicing on 18 October. Because juicing can make use of damaged fruit, it is a great way to get the most from your trees. Tim Martin

Caring for a person with dementia Caring for a person with dementia can be both rewarding and challenging. It is important that carers are able to look after themselves by maintaining good health and emotional wellbeing. Many carers find that just talking about their situation with other people helps, especially if the people you talk to have had a similar experience. Support groups provide a friendly and supportive environment for those caring for someone with dementia to talk to other carers about their experience and are a great source of both support and information. You will be able to talk to people experiencing a similar situation and be able to share ideas, tips and strategies about caring. The new Lampeter Carers Group is held at the Mustard Seed cafĂŠ on the second Tuesday afternoon of the month, from 1.30 to 3.30pm. For more information please call Kate on 01239 810810. Kate Naidoo

Ian’s Tweet:

Jottings

October

Have you noticed the abundance of Hazel and Beech nuts this autumn? Although the Beech has been with us for only a few hundred years, pollen records suggest the Hazel dates back to just after the last Ice Age. Folklore, as well as the many useful articles made from the wood, attest to its longevity. Being pliable, the wood can be fashioned into objects as diverse as hurdles for penning sheep, putchers (Salmon traps) and dowsing rods. According to Irish myth St Patrick used a Hazel rod to attract, catch and then cast snakes into the sea. The nuts can also be used for casting spells – don’t gather them on a Sunday, though, or you risk attracting the Devil! In parts of rural England they are used in fertility rights – whether successfully or not is not recorded. Grey squirrels (among other mammals) are especially fond of the nuts. You can identify the shells discarded by this animal as they are chewed lengthways to get at the kernel. Bank voles halve the nuts horizontally. Nuts not taken by animals provide a welcome snack for walkers.

by Ian and Tomos Morris This month, a relatively long walk of about 6km from Llanfair Clydogau. Start at the village shop. Cross the river, turn left, then first right. Follow this lane for about 4km until you reach Sarn Helen, then downhill to the village to complete a circuit. There always seems to be a wide variety of birds along the route (I have noted nearly sixty species over the year). Familiar birds often occur in good numbers also. In late autumn, migrant thrushes can be particularly noticeable and I often see lots of Jays hereabouts. After wet, winter weather, Snipe and Teal sometimes gather in the field opposite the village shop, next to the Teifi. There is no formal bird club in Ceredigion but an excellent website has up to date records of what is being seen and also has a list of regular monthly bird walks in the county www.ceredigionbirds33.blogspot.co.uk. The annual Ceredigion Bird Report is also a fascinating read, summarising a mass of records from nearly a hundred contributors. It is published by the Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales Contact: 01239 621600 for more information.

David Price

Local History - new edition published

Ian Morris

Fred S Price was born in Llansawel in 1862. His History of Llansawel was published privately in 1898. It is a work of considerable charm, touching and vivid, written mainly in English, as a salute to his recently deceased father. A new edition, the first for 115 years, has recently been brought out by Bill Davis, a resident of Llansawel, under by Tomos (age 9) the imprint Cothion Books, intended to promote the heritage of North Carmarthenshire parishes. The new edition contains the whole text of History of Llansawel and eulogy written and published by Fred S Price on the early death of the Rev Evan Davies, also of Llansawel. It has been expanded by many additional photographs and other illustrations, a biographical sketch of the author, translations of all the Welsh passages, and an index. It is in hard cover, with a specially commissioned cover illustration and is currently available from Y Smotyn Ddu in Lampeter, the Railway Station Cafe in Llandovery, Siop y Pentyn in Carmarthen, or directly from the editor, Bill Davis, in Llansawel. 015578 685696. The RRP is £12. More on the subject next month. Bill Davis Mr Davis, who runs Llansawel village hall, set up Cothion Books in order to publish the new book. He hopes it will be the first in a modest library of books about, or from local parishes. Cothion Books’ profits are used for local community projects. He is, most definitely, a local talent we are happy to promote. Eds. 11

Recent Reviews This year was the 16th ‘Women In Tune’ music festival in Llanfair Clydogau and some 300+ women gathered from all over the UK and further afield. The festival is very special for many women over the years and they experience a closeness to the earth and nature in this beautiful area of West Wales. ‘Women In Tune’ provided a diverse line up of artistes and a challenging and interesting timetable of workshops for women to learn new skills, practice forgotten ones and make music, dance and play. Tir Coed provided workshops in Long Wood where women could learn to work with green wood and identify the flora and fauna. There were opportunities to print T-shirts and make clay artefacts. A creative area allowed women to explore more artistic and imaginative pursuits. A Girlzone for under 16s had an exciting programme of activities that reflected the workshops provided for their mums and carers. The first evening was Welsh night. A Twmpath with a caller from Temple Bar, Ellie and music from the ‘Women In Tune’ Scratch Band began the proceedings, followed by Cor Gorbaith and two bi-lingual Welsh acts; Catherine Elms a singer/ songwriter/pianist, whose music combined heavy rock, dark cabaret, emotionally charged melodies and idiosyncratic lyrics. Sera Owen, a singer inspired by the Celtic landscape and the folktales of her native Snowdonia, effortlessly fused country and folk. The evening ended with a marvelous harpist Harriet Earis. She was "Harper of All Britain" in 2000 and 2002. Her harp playing included jazz, blues and traditional jigs and reels; she was a very charismatic entertainer. Friday evening introduced The Ladies of Midnight Blue, an Afro-Latin percussion and brass duet whose music was a powerful and upbeat combination of percussion, brass, and vocal chants. Their music was energetic and vibrant. O’Hooley and Tidow from Yorkshire played the same evening. They have an off -beat and original twist on English folk music. A band from the North East ended the live music for the evening, the Gem Andrews Band, a quintet playing a mix of country and Americana traditional music. A disco finished the evening. Saturday evening began with Shannon Smy and Ali Backburn, normally singing and playing as part of

Seize the Night. They are favourites with ‘Women In Tune’ and their political songs resonated with the audience. Following was Julie Felix, older women remembered her from many years ago as she has had fifty years in the music world. After a break from the music world in the 1980s, Julie began singing for Latin American refugees, for women’s rights and for peace projects including protests against the war in the Gulf. Julie sang a beautiful set of songs and encouraged audience participation. A young mixed race band played the evening out Ajah UK is a unique Hip-Hop/Rock act. Their live performance was an epic and fierce collaboration of words, music and entertainment that represented everything they stand for as musicians and women. Sunday evening brought to the audience a young Hungarian Flamenco player, Edina Balzco; her playing was energetic and mesmerizing, she uses a guitar as a percussive instrument as well as for melodic tunes. She finished her set by asking the Ladies of Midnight Blue to join her with their drums and there followed improvisations that brought the audience to their feet in standing ovations. Women In Tune is also about socialising, meeting old friends, making new ones and experiencing warmth, support and strength. Our cafe was the perfect place for socializing. Delicious vegetarian food was prepared and cooked by Jaani, well known for her cooking at The Mulberry Bush. During meals women were entertained by live music from the Fringe stage. We had a Well-Being area where women could share or enjoy therapeutic treatments or just find peace and nurturing in its quiet and peace. This year we had a sauna as well as the ever popular hammam. ‘Women In Tune’ relies solely on volunteers to organise it, set it up, make sure everything runs smoothly during the festival and then return the land as found to the farmer. It is hard work but women give up their time to create a special space, they return year after year because of the magic the festival engenders and the importance it holds for so many women. See our website www.womenintune.co.uk or Women in Tune group on Facebook. Lesley Stevens

Victoria Hall: regular activities and classes Bryn Road, Lampeter SA48 7EE To book the Victoria Hall phone: 07891 632614 Email: admin@vichall.org.uk Community groups & local small-scale commercial: Large hall £12/hour; Small hall £7/hour; whole building £18/hour. We also have office space, committee room and small therapy/classroom. See www.vichall.org.uk for more details. Day

Weekly (W) Fortnightly (F) Monthly (M)

Time

Activity / Class

Contact

Monday

W NEW Choir

7.309pm

Tuesday

Name

Number

Magical Music in Lampeter

Louise Broome

01545 560222

1-2pm & 6-7pm

American Tribal Style Bellydancing

Wendy Steele

01570 472921, 07752 478779

4.305.30pm

LYTSS: Lampeter Youth Theatre & Stage School

Annie May

01570 423080

7-8pm

Boxersize

Oliver Leighton

07918 661194

6-8pm

Welsh Class

Meryl Evans

01545 572715

10-1pm

Hafan Cymru ‘Moving on Club’ Helping you get back to work

Becky Turton

07875 272834

10-12pm

Welsh Class

Meryl Evans

01545 572715

10-1pm

Age Cymru

Drop in session for learning computer skills and general advise

24.30pm

Young at Heart

Sandwiches & social for the wiser folk of Lampeter

7-8pm

Zumba keep fit session

Louise Evans

07584 199372

6-7pm

Jujitsu

James Masters

07564 666530

1-3pm

Welsh classes

Meryl Evans

01545 572715

6.307.30pm

Line Dancing: Class for beginners

Heather Boothby

01570 493458

8-9pm NEW!

Boxersize

Oliver Leighton

07918 661194

M 3rd Thur each month

7-9pm

Transition Llambed ‘Big Gathering’

10-12pm

Welsh classes

Meryl Evans

01545 572715

4.306.30pm

LYTSS: Lampeter Youth Theatre & Stage School

Annie May

01570 423080

Saturday

2nd & 4th Sat each month

10-1pm

People’s Market

Sunday

10-7pm

Lampeter Evangelical Church

Gareth Jones at the Mustard Seed café

01570 423344

12-2pm

Jujitsu

James Masters

07564 666530

7-10pm

Custard Queens WI

Jen Pink

07540 383835

W Welcoming newcomers W NEW W

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Has now evolved into ’Green Drinks’ in the Castle Green. A social gathering for all those interested in any issues remotely ’Green’. Everyone welcome!

Local food, produce and crafts. Plus Credit Union, café, live music & other attractions

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courses_______________ Denmark Farm Conservation Centre, Betws Bledrws Fri 3-Sun 5 Oct: Identifying Mosses, Liverworts & Lichens Sat 11 Oct: Food Energetics: Autumn Harvest Sun 12 Oct: Forest Gardening Wed 15 Oct: Fruit Hedge Planting Sat 18 Oct: Raw Chocolate Workhop Sun 2 Nov & Sun 9 Nov: Porcelain Paper Clay Micro-Sculptures Mon 3-Tues 4 Nov: Phase 1 Habitat Survey Fri 14-Sun 16 Nov: Introduction to Forensics Fri 21-Sun 23 Nov: Introduction to Permaculture Full details and more opportunities: www.denmarkfarm.org.uk 01570 493358 Tool Sharpening. Sat 27 Sept.10am -3.30pm. Want to learn how to keep your own tools razor sharp? Join tutor, Peter Drake, for a day of learning a range of sharpening techniques for hand tools at the Long Wood workshop in the woods. We’ll cover: axes, knives, chisels and lots more. Course costs £25 per person. Bring your own blunt tools along. Contact: 07557 386755, to book a place info@longwood-lampeter.org.uk Lampeter & District Beekeepers’ Association: Every second Tuesday of the month, 8pm, Millennium Hall, Cellan. Non-members welcome. £2 including tea & biscuits. For details www.lampeterbeekeepersassociation.co.uk

Bike Demonstrations at People’s Market, Victoria Hall, every 2nd and 4th Saturday of month. Topics including: aspects of owning folding bikes, information on normal and electric bikes, fold-ability, weights, maintenance, gears, brakes, wheels and tyres as well as information on new and recycled bikes and workshops. Literature available on various bike related subjects. Contact: Milly, 07583 248387, millypeds@gmail.com

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Spinning Lessons with Ann Fisher Rhodes at Ffarmers Neuadd Bro Fana/Village Hall. Improvers every Wednesday 1.30-3.30, £8. Now taking names for the next beginner sessions. Contact Ann 01558 650760, www.spinwise.co.uk

spinwise.uk@btinternet Jewellery Making Course for Beginners: basic jewellery-making skills. Held in the local Ceredigion area, courses and times to be agreed by mutual arrangement. Contact: Peter, 07984 883453.

events ________________

People's Kitchen. Sun 5 Oct, 2pm, Llanfair Clydogau Village Hall. Join us for a delicious vegan meal and friendly social. Coedwig Gymunedol Long Wood Community Woodland:  Open Public Meeting. Mon 6 Oct, 7.30pm, Victoria Hall, Lampeter. The Long Wood team welcome queries, questions and ideas from the public at this monthly open forum. Contact: 07557 386755, info@longwood-lampeter.org.uk  Woodland Wednesdays. Join Sarah, our Warden, for regular volunteering sessions at Long Wood every Wednesday. Develop your practical skills and feel the benefit of working in this beautiful environment. One session in four is devoted to your own woodcraft project. No experience required, training given. Meet 10am, in car park (Llangybi/ Llanfair end of wood). info@longwood-lampeter.org.uk for more information and to sign up for this unique project. Green Build Skills Days. Various dates throughout October. Jamie Miller and the Ty Pren team are welcoming volunteers at the new timberframed Visitor Centre build at Long Wood. Gain experience in; applying hempcrete & lime, timber cladding and more. Volunteers need to contact us in advance so we can give you the dates as we have them. Sorry, no under 16s. To sign up Contact: 07557 386755, info@longwood-lampeter.org.uk Lampeter Music Club: The Cavaleri Quartet: (see ad. p12) 7.30pm Thurs 23 Oct, Old Hall, University of Wales Trinity Saint David, Lampeter campus. One of Europe’s leading string quartets: ‘dynamic, passionate and thrilling’. Tickets at the door: £10; concessions £8.50. Students free with a Union Card. Two children free with a paying adult. This is the first concert of the new season. Become a member for £40 (concessions £35) for entry to all 15

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six concerts. To receive information about our concerts by e-mail, or receive our annual brochure. Please contact us at: 01570 422436, cockburn.david@gmail.com. Archaeology, History and Anthropology Society at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David, Lampeter campus: Dr Umberto Albarella: Tues 28 Oct ‘The use of animals in classical antiquity rituals: zooarchaeological case studies from the Mediterranean’. Prof. Kate Cooper: Tues 11 Nov 'Martyrdom and Religious Violence in the Roman World: Ancient Problems and Modern Parallels'. Karl-James Langford: Wed 12 Nov ‘Romans in Wales’. Discussion on his recent book with a chance for items to be signed. These talks will be taking place in LR7 and start at 7pm. All welcome. Donation of £1 requested to fund guest speakers. Traws Link Cymru - West Wales Railway Campaign-Ymgyrch Rheilffordd Gorllewin Cymru Aims to re-instate rail links in west Wales. Keep in touch with the campaign, get involved, discuss and share ideas on next steps, download and sign the petition or write to your MP. www.trawslinkcymru.org.uk/ Events taking place in the School of Classics, Lampeter: Keynote lecture: Miranda Green Fri 17 October 6.30pm: "The Magician’s House. Weird goings on in Roman Chartres". Lecture by Professor Miranda Aldhouse-Green from the University of Cardiff. Miranda is a specialist on Celtic religion in Antiquity and has published widely on all aspects of Celtic and Britanno-Roman cults. Open to the public, free of charge, followed by a wine reception. Conference on Celtic Religion From Fri 17-Sun19 Oct, we will be hosting the 13th FERCAN workshop, a 3 day conference on Celtic and Romano-Celtic religion in Iron Age and Roman Britain and Europe. This conference forms part of an international research project. This is only the second time that this FERCAN workshop takes place in Britain, and the first time that it comes to Wales. For more information and registration, cf.http://viasacra.org.uk/fe-r-c-an-2014/

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Contact: Dave Maggs, Wales Development Manager, Headway UK, Events taking place in the School of 01446 740130, 07941 855935 Classics, Lampeter cont.d walesdm@headway.org.uk The Classics research seminars: The following papers are open to the kids___________________ public, free of charge. (1 hour paper, 1st Lampeter Brownies. Meet followed by 30 minute discussion) and Wednesdays, 4.30-6pm, term-time. followed by a wine reception. Contact: Nikki, 07790 987070 Thurs 30 Oct: ‘The format of public "Lampeter Little Ones" is a contracts in classical Athens’ Facebook group for parents of preErrietta Bissa (Lampeter) schoolers in the Lampeter area. Thurs 13 Nov: Paths to Honour and Wondering what groups and activities Glory: ‘Symmachus and the curses are available for your baby or toddler, honorum in Late Antiquity’. then please join up and have a look: All the lectures will take place in the www.facebook.com/groups/ Founders' Library at 6.30pm lampeterlittleones Lampeter Christmas Fayre, Arts Hall, Lampeter Youth Theatre and Stage University of Wales Trinity Saint David, School runs 3 terms per year every Lampeter campus, Sat 29 Nov, 12-4 Tuesday and Friday at Victoria Hall, pm. Lampeter. Winter Term from Fri 3 Oct Fri 12 Dec. 1st Session Fri 3 Oct health & well-being _____ to Registration and Drama Games/ Yoga classes suitable for all, with an Activities for all LYTers. Thereafter Iyengar-trained teacher: Tues 4.30-5.30pm; Fri 4.30Mon 6.30-8pm & Tues 10-11.30am at 6.30pm. Cost £30.00 per child/ Ancient Earth Centre for Well-being, term. Contact: Dinah Mulholland Lanlas Farm, Cellan 01559 395391, facebook: LYTss, Weds 5.30-7pm Tregaron Chapel mulhollanddinah@yahoo.com. Vestry; Thurs 6-7.30pm Ffarmers Village Hall. Contact: Cathy Crick Little M’zzz indoor soft play centre, Stanton, 01570 421144, 07748 Llanybydder (in old church hall near Evans Bros market). Open Mon, 031614, cathycrick@hotmail.co.uk Thurs, Fri, Sat & Sun 10am-6pm, 7 Alcoholics Anonymous meet at the days a week in school holidays. Catholic Church (white church), Birthday Party bookings welcome. opposite the police station in Tasty menu & free WiFi. Contact: Lampeter. Wednesdays 8-9.30pm. For 01570 480268, www.littlemzzz.co.uk info, national helpline: 0845 7697555 NCT 'Move and Groove' is a music Narcotics Anonymous meet at St and movement group for Thomas’ Methodist Church (end of the pre-schoolers. Every Tuesday, 10am Drovers Road/Peterwell Terrace), in the Catherine Stott room, upstairs in opposite the car park, on Monday from Lampeter Students' Union. Let your 7.30-8.30pm. national helpline: 0300 little one do what comes naturally by 999 1212 making noise and not staying still! Headway, The Brain Injury Association. Have you survived a Playsessions on Maes y Deri playing Brain Injury? Do you care for someone field every 3rd Sunday each month throughout the year, 11am-3.30pm, with Brain Injury? Then read on! Headway Ceredigion is holding Drop in with Ray Ceredigion playworkers. On sessions on the first Monday of each the right up hill beside St Peter's month during 2014 from 2–4pm in the Church, all welcome. Royal British Legion Hall, Oxford St, Aberaeron, SA46 0JB. Come along and join us for a cuppa and a chat. Light refreshments will be provided . A ydych wedi goroesi anaf i’r ymennydd? A ydych yn gofalu am rywun sydd ag anaf i’r ymennydd? Darllenwch ymlaen! Headway Ceredigion yn cynnal Sesiynau galw i mewn ar ddydd Llun cyntaf pob mis yn ystod 2014 rhwng 24pm yn Neuadd Y Lleng Brydeinig Frenhinol, Stryd Tyglyn, Aberaeron, SA46 0JB. Dewch draw i ymuno â ni am baned a sgwrs. Bydd diodydd a bwydydd ysgafn ar gael ar ôl y sesiwn

Young Rangers “Play, Explore and Discover” A new weekly club for 6-12 years olds. Woodland activities by Forest School trained staff. £4 per session. Led by Lea Wakeman and James Kendall. 4:30-6pm every Thursday at Denmark Farm. Advance booking is essential. Phone Lea 07920 408849

markets_______________ People’s Market, Victoria Hall, Lampeter, 10am-1pm every 2nd & 4th Sat each month. Next markets: Sat 27 Sept, Sat 11 & 25 Oct Lampeter Farmers' Market Market Street, Lampeter, 9am-2pm 16

alternate Fridays. Next markets: Fri 3, 17 & 31 Oct. Ffarmers Market Neuadd Bro Fana/Village Hall, Ffarmers, 10am-12.30pm 1st Sat in the month. Next market: Sat 4 Oct. Llansawel Market Llansawel Village Hall, 10am-12.30pm 3rd Sat of the month Next market: Sat 18 Oct.

move your body _________

Twmpath, folkdancing, every first Saturday of the month from 8-10.30pm in Talsarn Village Hall. No partner required, no experience required, just come along and join in the fun. Entrance £2.50 which includes good food. For more information call Elly on 01570 471476 or Hazel on 07875095066. New American Tribal Style Bellydancing: Tues 1-2pm and 6-7 pm, Victoria Hall. Wendy Steele, 01570 472921, 07752 478779 Lampeter Belly Dance and Belly Fit Mondays, Lampeter at Shiloh Church Hall (next to Police Station): Beginners' Belly Dance (all ages) 1.302.45pm (£5) Belly Fit for over-50s, 3-4pm (£4) There is space in both classes. First class free. Contact Rose Barter: 01239 851737, rosebarter@btinternet.com Belly Dance & Yoga classes. Belly Dance: Tues 7.30-8.30pm. £3.00. Beginner Yoga: Thur 7-8.30pm, £5.00. Crugybar Village Hall. Contact: 01558 685321, elenamgilliatt@hotmail.com Yoga class - mixed abilities: St Thomas' Hall, Tuesdays 7.30-8.45pm £6 Contact: Su Bates (BWY teacher) 07588 527512 Tribal Dance with Lyza. Alternate Wednesdays 6.30-8pm, Shiloh Church Hall, High Street, Lampeter. Contact: lyza_darkestwish@live.com Coedwig Gymunedol Long Wood Community Woodland. Do you need to get out and about more? Join our FREE ½ hour Health Walks on the last Sunday of each month. Especially for people who find walking difficult. Please wear sensible shoes. Meet at Penlan Goetre, SA48 8NE at 2pm. Contact: 07557 386755, info@longwood-lampeter.org.uk Flamenco Dance classes Wed 67.30pm, Aberystwyth Arts Centre, with live flamenco guitarist. Men and women welcome. Please bring strongheeled shoes. Private lessons available in studio near Llandysul. Contact: 01559 362540, dixeyart@gmail.com

move your body contd _____ Yoga, Wednesdays 5.30-7pm Cellan Millennium Hall. Small friendly group led by Pat Beaton, 01558 650594. Footpath Maintenance volunteering with Ceredigion County Council rights of ways staff every Friday. Trashing, clearing, erecting stiles, footbridges and installing gates mainly in the south of the county. Fun and cost toward transport included. No experience needed, just join our team! Contact: James Williams, 01570 480743 Walk Out Workout. Join me (Rachel Schroder) on Thursday evenings for a walk in and around Lampeter. Each week starts with a gentle warm-up stroll followed by a brisk-andbreathless walk around town. If that’s enough for you, then stop off there. If you really want to get your heart pumping, blast up a local hill with me for extra fitness. Meet at 6.30 pm outside Lampeter Leisure Centre. Free and fun! Cerddwyr Ramblers, Lampeter, Do you enjoy exploring the local countryside, discovering historic sites, socialising and mixing, having fun and chit-chat? Lonely, low in mood, recently widowed? Need a change or inspiration to exercise enjoyably, meet up with people outside your usual circle? Do you have a passion to maintain and improve our footpath network by surveying footpath problems or legal diversion orders? Or perhaps lead walks that you know and would like to share. Then join Lampeter Ramblers, we have much in common! Choice of varying walks throughout the year. See our programme in Library or Creative Cove. James Williams, 01570 480743. Friday Walkers: meet up for ambling rambling on a Friday morning. Easy access walking for an hour, depending on the weather and the mood. Meet rain or shine, 10am at Rookery Car Park. Free, followed by coffee and chat. Not able to manage the stroll but would like company? Just meet up for coffee. Philip Lodwick, 01570 422181 Jane Guy School of Dancing. Established 1977. Ballet and stage work; annual production; RAD exams. Classes: Tue eves and Saturdays, Shiloh Chapel, Lampeter. Thursdays 4.30-7.30pm at Theatr Felinfach. Contact: 01570 470645 Sarn Helen running and cycling club welcomes all abilities. Junior runners (ages 8-16) meet at Leisure Centre, Tues 6.15pm. Adult runners meet Rookery Car Park, Tues 6.15 & 8pm, Thur 6.15pm. For cycling (road and MTB) please

 Clwb Ymladd Cleddyfau Llambed/ Lampeter Town Fencing Club Sean Slater, 01570 493139, anpiobaire1@aol.com Croeso i bawb dros 10 oed. All aged 10+ welcome. £4.50. Os ydych am hwyl, ffitrwydd a her o frwydro yna ymladd cleddyfau yw’r peth i chi. If you want fun, fitness and a challenge of combat then fencing is for you. Tues 3.30-5pm & Fri 6.30-8pm. Darparir offer/equipment provided.  Clwb Badminton/Badminton Club Dydd Gwener/Friday 5-6.30pm. All players welcome.  Ysgol Gymnasteg REES School of Gymnastics Islwyn Rees, 01570 422979. Sat 9.15-10am, Oed meithrin (dan 5)/Pre-school (under 5); 1011am, Dechreuwyr (6 oed i fyny)/ Beginners (6yrs+); 11am-12noon, New email for listings lampetergrapevinelist@gmail.com Gwellhawyr (6 oed i fyny)/Improvers (6yrs+). Canolfan Hamdden Llambed  Disco Sglefrio/Roller Disco every Leisure Centre. 01570 422552, Saturday 3-4pm. Oedolion/Adults Lampeter-leisure@ceredigion.gov.uk £2.60, Plant/Children £1.90. ‘sgidiau Activity programme as follows: i’w llogi/boots for hire £1.30  Cardio Circuit Training gyda/with music_________________ Sands & Paul Butch. £3.50. Mon 6.307.30pm. All-over body workout. Kirtan / Bhajan singing. Sunday, 3Conditioning. Resistance training. 5pm, twice monthly. Please call to Improve mobility, strength & stamina. check dates. At Perth Yr Onnen, Ymarfer i’r corf i gyd. Cyflyru. Ymarfer Gorrig, Horeb, Llandysul, SA44 4JR. gwrthsafiad. Gwella symudadwy, Bhajans are devotional songs from India in a call and answer format, cryfder ac egni. using ancient chants. Open to anyone,  J’s Workout 01559 362690. no spiritual belief system required. It Oedolion/Adults £3.90, Henoed/ doesn’t matter if you think you can’t Myfyrwyr/Iau/O.A.P/Student/Junior sing - just come and join in. £2 £3.20. Tocyn consesiwn/concession donation appreciated where possible, ticket (12 dosbarth/classes) Oedolion/ Tea and Chai provided. For directions Adult £39, Conc. £32. Mon 5.30and to confirm dates, contact Iain or 6.30pm, STEP. Tues 5.30-6.15pm, Dixey, cameronbodywork@gmail.com Zumba. Wed 12noon-12.45pm, Ffitrwydd Rhwydd/Ease into Magical Music in Lampeter, New Fitness. Wed 6.30-7.30pm, Choir. Mon 7.30-9pm. No auditions. Kettlecise. Thurs 5.15-6pm, Dawns No experience. 16+. Contact: Louise Broome 01545 560222 Aerobig/Aerobic Dance.  Clwb Rhedeg Sarn Helen Running permaculture & Club Thurs 6.15-7.15pm. Croeso i conservation ___________ blant dros 8 oed/ All children over 8 Forest Gardening, Permaculture & years welcome. Wildlife Gardening Short courses and  Yoga/Pilates Ann Inshaw, 01570 inspirational site visits! For more info 481319, 07826 692110. Mon 5.30- and 2014 dates, Contact: Angie, 7pm, Yoga (pob lefel/all levels). Tues 01974 831300, 6-7pm, Pilates (pob lefel/all levels). info@purposefulpermaculture.co.uk Wed 5.15-6.15pm Pilates (canolol/ Smallholders and Landowners: cynyddol/intermediate/advanced). bespoke conservation advice; create Thurs 6-7pm, Pilates (pob lefel/all levels). Fri 10-11.30am, Yoga (pob your own nature reserve! Contact: Angie, 01974 831300, lefel/all levels). info@purposefulpermaculture.co.uk  Spinning £3.90 sesiwn/session, £39 Lampeter Permaculture Group is a for 12 sesiwn/sessions. Bwcio gyda collective of like-minded people, taliad yn unig!/Booking with payment interested in principles and practice only! Tues 5.30-6.15pm, Wed 7.15of permaculture & sustainability. More 8.15pm, Fri 5.30-6.15pm. Cofiwch info: www.lampeterpermaculture.org ddod a photel o ddŵr a thowel/ lampetergrapevinelist@gmail.com Remember a bottle of water & a towel. 17 see: www.sarnhelen.org.uk Mat-based Pilates. Suitable for beginners. Benefits include increased energy; improved posture and co-ordination; physical and mental toning; increased strength and stamina; greater mind/body/spirit connection. Llangeitho Village Hall, Mondays 2pm. Shân Rees, OCRqualified instructor. Contact: 01570 218138, 07940 375147, www.livingexcellently.co.uk Dances of Universal Peace. From earliest times, dance has been a way of bringing people together, to create harmony and connection. In Dances of Universal Peace, we dance in a circle using simple steps and chants from many traditions. Contact: Shân, 01570 218138, 07940 375147. DUP Qualified

photography ___________ Lampeter Photography meet on 1st & 3rd Friday of every month, 7.30pm at the Kings Head, Lampeter. Monthly competitions, exhibitions & workshops. All welcome. FREE. Contact: Stef, 07958 772035, lampeterphotography@yahoo.co.uk

religious services & groups ________________ Lampeter Parish St Peter’s Church, Lampeter. Main Sun Service: 10.30am (bilingual), Other services: 8am Holy Communion (English), 9.15am Cymun Bendigaid (trydydd Sul yn y mis yn unig, Cymraeg). Church Hall available for hire, £8.50 per hour. Kitchen facilities. Enquiries/bookings contact: Beryl, 01570 422324, www.lampeterparish.org St Cybi’s Church, Llangybi. Main Sun Service: 9am (bilingual). St Bledrws’ Church, Betws Bledrws. Main Sun Service: 10.45am (English or bilingual). St Sulien’s Church, Silian. Main Sun Service: 2pm (bilingual /Cymraeg). Our Lady of Mount Carmel Roman Catholic Church, Lampeter Sunday Mass is 10am. For other services see church notice board. St Thomas' Methodist Church Sun service 10.30am, creche & youth activity. Tues Coffee morning 9.30noon. All welcome. See notice board. St Mary’s Church, Maestir. Main Sun Service: 2.30pm (2nd Sun in month only, English). Times apply to the first four Sundays in each month. For the few fifth Sundays there will be a single United Parish Service at 10am: location will be published in the local newspapers Emmaus Christian Fellowship meets Sundays, 10.30am and 5pm, at rear of 78 Bridge Street, Lampeter. Contact: David Patterson, 01570 422529 All Saints' Church, Cellan. Bilingual services every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month, 2pm. A warm welcome to all. Baptisms and weddings by arrangement. Contact the Revd. Bill Fillery, 01570 421425. St Mary's Church, Llanfair Clydogau. Bilingual services every 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month, 10.15am. A warm welcome to all. Baptisms and weddings by arrangement. Contact the Revd Bill Fillery, 01570 421425. Capel Bedyddwyr, Silian. Cwrdd yr ail a pedwerydd Sul y mis am 10.15yb. Croeso i bawb. Interested in Buddhism? A Study Group for Women. Exploring the underlying principle of Buddhist

Practice and how we can apply this in our daily lives. Meets one day a month near Aberystwyth. Meditation, shared lunch. Contact: Lesley, 01970 617129 or Noel 07988 745364 Lampeter Evangelical Church meets every Sunday at Victoria Hall, 10am– 7pm. Contact: Gareth Jones at The Mustard Seed café, 01570 423344 Lampeter Quakers. Every Sunday at Canolfan Steffan, Peterwell Terrace at 10.45am. All welcome. ww.quakersinwales.org.uk (English) Crynwyr Llambed. Cwrdd bob ddydd Sul, Canolfan Steffan, Rhodfa Peterwell, 10.45 yb. Croeso i bawb. www.crynwyrcymru.org.uk (Cymraeg) Contact / Cysylltwch: Deborah Rowlands, 01570 480083, deborahjrowlands@gmail.com

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Cellan Millennium Hall Film Nights. See film listings box on page 21 Coffee Stop, Thursdays 10.30am3pm at Emmaus Christian Fellowship, 78 Bridge Street, Lampeter. Soup, toasties, cakes. Warm friendly environment. Contact: David, 01570 422529 Custard Queens WI: Ages 18-80+, all very welcome. Meet at Victoria Hall, 7 -10pm every 3rd Sun of month. Next meeting: Sun 19 Oct. Contact: Jen, 07540 383835 for further details: custardqueenswi@gmail.com or check out the new website or facebook page http://custardqueenswi.weebly.com www.facebook.com/custardqueenswi CYD Llambed. Ymarfer eich Cymraeg/Practise your Welsh. Dydd Mawrth 11 yb-12yh/Tuesdays 11am12 noon, Gwesty y Llew Du, Llanbedr P.S./Black Lion Hotel, Lampeter. Croeso i bawb/All welcome. Croeso i unrhyw Cymro/Cymraes sy'n fodlon i ymuno â ni. Cysyllt â/Contact: Mary Neal, 01570 470092 Golden Broth Lunch Club: Mon 6 Oct in Llanfair, Mon 20 Oct, Cellan, 11.30am-2pm. We offer a FREE light lunch of soup, roll & butter, followed by cake, tea and coffee. Our main aim is to gather for a social and play cards or Scrabble, or just relax and natter to friends. Please contact Amanda (Cellan) 01570 421338, or Linda (Llanfair) 01570 493706, to register your interest. Green Drinks in the Castle Green, Lampeter from 8pm Thurs 16 Oct. Meet other people interested in green issues, hear the news from local organisations, talk over new ideas & have a general natter (& a drink!).

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Whist Drives, Wed 8 & 22 Oct, 5 Nov at Hafan Deg, Lampeter, every fortnight. All welcome. All Funds to Hafan Deg League of Friends. Contact: Gwen Davies, 01570 481152

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Lampeter Writers’ Workshop welcomes new members and meets weekly. Tuesdays 7-9pm, Wolfson Room, Trinity Saint David University, during college term time. Come and join us. Contact: Sue, 01570 423167 Meanwhile, Storytelling Circle, the first and third Thursday of the month. Come along and learn new skills or improve old ones. It’s easier than it looks. Wolfson Room, Old Building, Lampeter University Contact: h.addis@live.co.uk Creative Writing Workshops at Tysul Hall, Llandysul, second Saturday in month, 2-4 pm. Professional tutors. Refreshments available. £30 for four workshops or £10 for one. Contact Kelly: 01267 235336 Llangeitho Book Group meet monthly in Llangeitho Village Café. Informal chat about our chosen book. Contact: Gillian, 01974 821213

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Lampeter Credit Union. Would you like to do something that will make a positive difference to local people? For more details contact: 07891 632614 British Legion Lampeter is recruiting members now. This is your opportunity to become a member of the Legion. Contact Sharon, 07971 806886. Home-Start is a national charity supporting families who are struggling to cope in more than 300 communities across the UK. Our support is delivered by volunteers, in the family’s home, for a couple of hours every week. We also run family groups and social events for families. We are looking for volunteers to join us and become part of our team. Contact Jan Young, 01570 218546.

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Wed 10.30am-3pm, St James’ Hall, Cwmann. Disabled access & toilet. Free car park. £2.50 a session (includes vegetarian lunch & all activities). Drop in when you please. New members welcome. Workshops:

Wed 1 Oct: National Poetry Day Wed 8 Oct: Painting Wed 15 Oct: Tangram T shirts (bring T shirt to upcycle) Wed 22 Oct: Crafting for Christmas Wed 5 Nov: Stories about bonfires or Bonfire Night Contact: 01570 423167, 01545 590391

complementary & alternative therapists Charlotte Allen RSHom Homeopath 14 years' clinical experience. Homeopathy is a safe, holistic method of treating both emotional and physical conditions. Llanfair Clinic, 41 Bridge Street, Lampeter, SA48 8EG. 01570 493746 Val Allen, BACP senior accredited counsellor/psychotherapist. UKRC Registered. Offering counselling, psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, EMDR. 23 High Street, Lampeter SA48 7BA, 01570 493522, valallen@surfanytime.net Jo Camlin BSc WSHom. Homoeopathy. Empower your own healing (or your child's) by telling your own story. Then a vital, energetic remedy is matched to your unique, personal experience. 01570 421480 (a.m.) The Light of Love, a short but powerful treatment harnessing and directing the power of the Universal Life Force, relaxing, healing by touching into the heart's gentle energy. Ceredwin (thirty years of energy work experience), 01570 421476 Cathy Crick Stanton. Yoga teacher / therapist (Iyengar trained) and Barbara Brennan Healer. For class details, or to book 1-2-1 yoga or therapy/healing sessions: 01570 421144, 07748 031614, cathycrick@hotmail.co.uk Glynis Florence, BA, Cert. Couples Counselling, Dip Psychosexual Therapy. Member of COSRT. Relationship counselling and therapy to address sexual concerns in Aberystwyth and Lampeter. Contact: 07780 458763 The Art of Well-Being: Reflexology and Indian Head Massage. Glennis Gratwick, MAR, FFHT, fully qualified, insured, 10 years' experience. Stall at Lunar Market (see listings) selling aromatherapy products. Contact: 01570 493288

Wild Cherry Coaching. Battling stress, low confidence, or simply feeling stuck? Move forward with sensitive and holistic life coaching with Ros (BSc (Hons) Psychology, Diploma Stress Management, Advanced Diploma Life Coaching). Free consultation. 07462 746248, www.wildcherrycoaching.co.uk Bowen Technique and Reflexology Fully qualified and registered practitioner. Practises from Aberaeron and Tregaron. Contact: Pearl, 01974 299224, 07967 647920 www.bowen-reflex4wales.co.uk Alison Kaye MBAcC. Traditional Chinese Acupuncture. Llanfair Clinic, 41 Bridge Street, Lampeter, SA48 8EG. 07779 256388 Susan McAllister (Bsc Hons). Transformational Teacher, Therapist & Consultant. Over 20 years of teaching, complementary therapy & healing experience. Available now for Crystal Healing Workshops & Angelic Tarot Readings. Contact: 01570 493006, 07572 672986, sue@tranquillight.vpweb.co.uk Louise Nadim BSc Hons, Ph.D. Fully qualified, insured Brennan Healer. Working in the Human Energy Field assessing, balancing and healing, to restore physical, emotional and spiritual health. Contact: 01570 421144,07920 112228, louise_nadim@hotmail.com Dr Colette Power. Mindfulnessbased Stress Management, MB Pain & Illness Management; Introduction to Mindfulness Courses; 1-2-1 coaching. For future courses, or to discuss ways of working with mindfulness for you/your group. Contact: 07890 835873, colette@mindfulnesscourse.co.uk

www.mindfulnesscourse.co.uk Taiga R. Przibylla B.A.DipHSEC. Shiatsu. Seiki. Buqi Vital Energy and Oriental Bodywork. Werndriw Natural Health Clinic, 23 High Street,

Lampeter. SA48 7BH. 07974 674243, taigaprzibylla@hotmail.com Living Excellently: assisting people to make the most of themselves. Confidence-Building, Assertion Skills, Mat-Based Pilates, Style Coaching, Life Coaching. ShĂ˘n Rees BA, Dip.Couns, Dip Style & Life Coaching. 01570 218138, 07940 375147, shanharmony@aol.com, www.livingexcellently.co.uk Eva Ryan MTI. Wholistic massage to help rebalance and heal body, mind and emotions. Treatment tailored to your unique needs. Registered, insured practitioner. At Taliaris, or arrange home visits. Contact: 01558 822390, 07792 748191 Remedial Massage Therapy. Kelly Smith, LCM dip. 4, Maesyfelin, Llangybi, SA48 8LY. 01570 493774, 07582 170181 Christine Stephenson BSc MNIMH. Medical Herbalist at Llanfair Clinic, 41 Bridge Street, Lampeter - for a holistic approach to health and use of herbs with an emphasis on the importance of a good diet. Call: 01239 858946 Ashley Ward MAR GJC (Dip Reflex). Dancing Tree Reflexology. Reflexology in the comfort of your own home, within 15-mile radius of Lampeter. Fully-insured member of Association of Reflexologists. Contact: 01570 422985, 07811 767563, www.dancingtree.co.uk Bones for Life: practices to stimulate bone strength, protect vulnerable joints, improve posture and increase vitality. Contact: Marye Wyvill, 01570 421027, maryewyvill@hotmail.com Reflexology. Annie Zakiewicz MAR is a fully-insured member of the Association of Reflexologists and practises from Cellan. Contact: 01570 493295, 07790 107521, www.reflexologywithannie.co.uk

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COEDWIG GYMUNEDOL LONG WOOD COMMUNITY WOODLAND Hands-on Patchwork, with a Woodland Twist

more about this scheme, then please get in touch.

You may ask how does patchwork relate to woodland management? It’s a fair question, so read on and I hope it will all become clear. A good patchwork quilt contains many different panels which bring variety to the piece as a whole. I’m going to borrow this metaphor to explain how we’re bringing variety to the landscape. Several areas in Long Wood have been marked for coppicing (cutting down trees to encourage their regrowth). These are stands of mixed broadleaf (hardwood) trees that have naturally regenerated over the last 20 years where previously there were plantations of conifers. Coppicing, of course, doesn’t seek to eradicate these young native trees, but rather to encourage their long term survival by managing them as a viable underwood crop, through selective felling, which adds value to the woodland and gives it a more secure future. We have settled on a seven year cycle for our coppice plots (called ‘coupes’) which means that we’ll return to each coupe after seven years to begin cutting again. By spreading these coupes out across the woodland then we begin to create a patchwork effect which will give a mosaic of micro-habitats, with each stage of regrowth favoured by certain species of plants and animals. This in turn, should increase biodiversity across the site as a whole. That’s the theory; the joy of working in the woods is putting it into practise. Last year Long Wood ran a pilot scheme for local people to access plots of woodland so that they could undertake coppicing which supplied them with firewood or greenwood for crafts, depending on their individual needs. This winter we are looking into the idea of running the coppicing scheme again, with potentially more coupes available across the site. Coupes will be 0.3ha (30m x 30m) so should be a manageable size for those who wish to use hand tools rather than a chainsaw. If you would like to know

What’s on in the Woods: Visitor Centre Update With a complete roof and larch cladding continuing across the walls, our Visitor Centre is looking close to completion. Jamie (the main contractor) tells me that every new visitor that comes to see the progress makes the same comments, “When can I move in?” “I want a house like this someday.” So there must be something in the traditional way that this project has been built which speaks to people and makes them feel at home. It’s from here on in that the character of the building should really come to life as the fittings, flourishes and fine details are added. Also in place is the off-grid 16-panel solar array, ready to provide for our energy needs. Accompanying this, the borehole is now connected to the water tank, giving us an independent and fresh water supply. It’s worth noting that all this work has been done by local contractors and craftspeople. So, tying all this into the Grapevine’s monthly theme, if anybody needs an advertisement as to the wealth of local talent in the Lampeter area, then surely this beautiful building must be it! James Kendall

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Film Night Fri 3 Oct “August: Osage County” (15) Meryl Streep, Julia Roberts, Ewan McGregor

Fri 17 Oct “The Monuments Men” (12A) George Clooney, Matt Damon, Cate Blanchett

Fri 31 Oct “The Grand Budapest Hotel” (15) Ralph Fiennes, Jeff Goldblum, Tilda Swinton

DOORS OPEN 7.15pm for 7.45pm start Admission by Donation BIG SCREEN & DIGITAL THEATRE SOUND WWW.CELLANMILLENNIUMHALL.CO.UK

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Polite Reminder Please send your listings and adverts in early as we cannot guarantee including them if they arrive after the copy deadline Please could you let us know if you no longer require your listing to be included in future editions of Grapevine. Please also contact us if you wish to be removed from the monthly reminder email. Diolch / Thank you, The Newsletter Team NB. We have a new email addresses for listings and adverts: lampetergrapevinelist@gmail.com lampetergrapevineads@gmail.com

CLASSES AND GROUPS Classes subject to change: please check www.cellanmillenniumhall.co.uk for updates & contact details. See our website What’s On page for one-off events MONDAY Line Dancing 7-10pm Golden Broth Lunch Club 11.302pm (20 Oct) TUESDAY Lampeter Home Education Group 12-5pm Qi Gong 6-7pm Tai Chi 7-8pm WEDNESDAY Table Tennis 10am-12midday, all ages, suitable for intermediate players Yoga 5.30-7pm THURSDAY Village Improvement Society Cttee1st Thurs of month 7pm W.I. 2nd Thurs of month 7.30pm FRIDAY Art Group 10am–1pm Film Night fortnightly 7.15pm (see advert for full details)

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WORLD DANCE FESTIVAL Fri 17 & Sat 18 October Victoria Hall Lampeter

Friday Night Show 7pm £8.50 A fabulous show of World Dance featuring Dances from around the Globe. Including Zara’s exotic Egyptian Bazaar

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Competition Winner Sue Moules

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Cadi & Grace owner, Gabrielle presenting Sue with the winning voucher, on her birthday!

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Thanks to the following who entered this time: Deanne Cook, Jen Davies, Nanna Davies, Phil Edwards, P French, J Ganley, Llinos Griffiths, Ken Guy, Susan James, Annwen Jones, Peter McClelland, Auriol Pugh, Angela Roberts, Jenny Ryan, Catrin & Chris Schröder, Geoff Smith, Gloria Thomas, Malcolm Thomas, Avril Williams, D. Williams.

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Apologies to Llinos Griffiths who was missed off the list last month. Check out your answers below. See page 31 for more details about the prize from the sponsor - Oh My Cod. Entries can now also be posted into the new letter box at Victoria Hall - particularly if the competition entries box at the library gets too full!

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A Twizy in Town

usually carrying only me or one passenger. In fact after having the Twizy for over 2 weeks I’ve only needed to use my ‘ordinary’ car three times. I’ve got the Twizy for one more week and then I’ll be rendezvousing at the Llandovery Sheep Festival to give it back. I will definitely miss the Twizy when its gone - it’s been a most welcome guest in our house. Would I pay £7000 to have it as a permanent resident? That’s a question to ponder over the rainier winter months… More about the Eco Travel Network : http://ecotravelnetwork.co.uk/ More about the Renault Twizy : http://

You might have spotted a strange little black and orange car buzzing round Lampeter during September. That was Timothy the Twizy! The Twizy is a two seater all electric car made by Renault. There are ten of them owned by the Eco Travel Network (ETN) over in the Brecon Beacons as a part of a tourism project to encourage visitors to explore the beautiful countryside of the National Park in an eco friendly way. I’ve been keen to try an electric car for a long time and the ETN are looking to expand their network westwards to the coast. So the ETN kindly loaned me Timothy the Twizy for a 3 week trial. The Twizy does have its limitations - it has just two seats, a range of only 50 miles and it doesn’t have windows! But it is very easy to drive and great fun to use. It is extremely cheap to run (only 2p a mile for electricity) and parking is a breeze. I thought the 50 mile range would be an issue - but I soon realised that the large majority of trips I make in a car are very short (commonly 10 miles or less) and

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VINE (Volunteering in the Natural Environment) at Coedwig Gymunedol Long Wood Community Woodland School site, the children created magical dream catchers and developed a range of circus skills, with expert tuition from Lea Wakeman (supported by Jane and Jayme).

Talent on Display There has certainly been lots of talent on display at Long Wood Community Woodland this summer. Many skilled local tutors have enabled groups of volunteers to hone and develop skills whilst taking part in a range of different Tir Coed VINE activities. Sessions have included: eco-build skills, which were offered as part of the development of the Long Wood Visitor Centre. These provided an opportunity for the volunteers to develop skills in straw-bale walling and timber clad-

More activities included organising sessions for this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Women In Tune Festival. Seventeen participants learnt about traditional tools used for whittling and carving, and developed green wood craft skills under the experienced instruction of Sally Harvey and Anna Thomas.

ding - all under the expert guidance and leadership of Jamie and Ray Miller. Activities were also arranged for Looked After Children in the Ceredigion area as part of the first week of their summer programme. The children and young people were encouraged to play freely and enjoy the natural environment of the woodland, whilst learning about the different types of trees and wildlife, preparing and lighting a fire and cooking tasty popcorn. Wonderfully constructed dens were created and detailed personalised beads were made and volunteers learnt to wind and make cord from natural materials.

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August with nine of the Festival-goers taking time out from the festival site nearby to enjoy a leisurely walk, where they discovered more about the local wildlife at Long Wood.

Two circus skills and art sessions were arranged during the school holidays. The children thoroughly enjoyed their wonderful days at the woods, starting with a nature trail creating crowns from identified leaves and wild flowers on route. Once at the Forest

And finally, there are presently nine people learning traditional woodland management skills on the second VINE training course, working under the expert guidance of Tony Eames and Ben Allen. Contact the VINE Project Officer Meinir Evans, Lampeter@tircoed.org.uk (07476 880 699) for further details.

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The Grapevine has become a victim of its own success. The first edition had 12 pages and a print run of 1000 but has grown to the point where the September 2014 issue will have a run of 2500 and we are regularly publishing 32 pages or over. To help offset some of the additional costs, Lampeter Grapevine advertising rates will, from this issue, increase by around 20%. We are committed to remaining 'free at the point of delivery’, but only do so through advertising revenue and the financial support of Transition Llambed Development Trust. Please be assured that the entire team are volunteers, who regularly put in many, many hours to get the newsletter onto the streets - every penny of revenue goes towards the costs of printing. Tim Martin, Lampeter Grapevine Adverts Bloke, lampetergrapevineads@gmail.com Celtic Christianity: Part VII

Inspired Having visited Denmark Farm to view Lil Tudor-Craig’s paintings, Jorge was inspired to create this sketch of the countryside - including something small. Use a magnifying glass to see if you can spot the spider.

Saint Non Ascetic: Reposed 5 century: Remembered March 3 St Non was the mother of St David. There is a chapel built on early foundations, with holy well and early cross slab, near St David’s. This is the reputed site of St David’s birth. She may have become a nun later in life. She has a church and holy well dedicated to her at Altarnon (‘altar of Non’) and another holy well at Pelynt, both in Cornwall. The 11th century "Life of St David" tells of the story of his conception and the birth of St Non.

Harry Harrison

‘The Countryside’

Celtic Christianity

by Jorge Martin

It's worth a brief word to clarify what Celtic Christianity was, because there is much misunderstanding. School textbooks, particularly the ones familiar to the older generation, laid great emphasis on Pope Leo sending St Augustine to England in 597 AD as if that was the first introduction of Christianity to Britain when, in fact, he was met here by British bishops belonging to an existing Church. Christianity definitely reached Britain in Roman times and must have been brought by individuals, whether traders, officials, soldiers, slaves or whatever, and whether they came from Gaul, Rome itself, or any other part of the Roman Empire, even perhaps from Palestine or further East. There is an intriguing possibility that St Simon Zelotes, one of the Apostles, may have visited Britain but Tertullian, writing about 200 AD or soon after, stated that Christianity had reached here in 314; three British bishops are recorded attending the Council of Arles. Remember that long-distance travel and trade was easier and safer in Roman days than it became in later times and that even after Germanic people had made the seas on the Eastern side of Britain no-go areas, sea travel to the South-Western coasts continued. As the Church became more formally established in Rome and sought to regularise and standardise matters, emissaries like St Augustine from the imperial centre, came up against older customs here in matters like the dating of Easter and a rather different mind-set so that there was considerable friction. There has been considerable romantic fantasy about the “Celtic Christianity” that was eventually replaced by the more formally-structured organisation required by Rome. Certainly there were mixed monasteries and married saints, abbots often had more prestige than bishops and individual holy men had a more prominent role in the Church, but those were the kind of variations to be expected in a less centralised society in a land ravaged by centuries of heathen incursions, and having Christian traditions that seem to have been derived from the Middle East rather than mediated through the structures derived from the Roman Empire. There is no evidence at all of divergences in basic teaching. Some of the saints are said to have had a rapport with animals and protected them from hunters, just as is said of some of the Desert Fathers of Egypt and of recent Russian hermits, but they were still mainstream Christians and not members of a cult. David Sage 26

Apple Traybake What you will Need 

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Cegin Pantygwin Theme: ‘Home Comforts’

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TO LET Large, furnished room, with a feature stone chimney breast, a washbasin, and a spectacular view across the Teifi valley also wi-fi, shared bathroom and kitchen. 5 minutes from the A485 and on the bus route, 6 miles from Lampeter. Siaradir Cymraeg Lynne 01570 480818

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Celebration cakes made to order Many years' experience and Council licensed Contact Rhonwen, 01570 423651

The Apprentice Journals: It’s been a month since my last article. I’m amazed by the pace at which my apprenticeship is going, though amazed more by the fact that I was asked to do a second article. It’s been an interesting month, which has seen one of the many projects set for my apprenticeship flourish. The project, a compost bog of grand proportions! In hindsight the design seems slightly over the top with the front timbers at 12ft long with a diameter of roughly 7-8ft. The term “bog” almost seems derogatory; personally the word “throne” springs to mind. The footings of the building are 7’7ft by 8ft with the height being 12ft sloping down to 10ft. The structure was made of three frames with the vertical posts at 4ft intervals along its length. The bottom 4ft house... well... the pit where “everything” goes. The benefit of having such a large drop is that it practically never has to be emptied, which is a benefit for most people who aren’t enthused by the prospect of handling a mixture of sawdust, broken down toilet paper and the main ingredient of human waste. The horizontal timbers and rafters were jointed onto the vertical posts by halved joints which involved individually paring the timbers together and measuring to fit, then roughly 3 inch depth slots were cut into the timbers. The timbers were secured together with coach screws, which were used instead of oak pegs and wedges due to the time constraints we had for the build. The placement of the toilet is also important, as a flat, well drained site is preferable to a mountainside... The four most important aspects for choosing a location are drainage, gradient, privacy and access. Drainage is important as any excess fluids are absorbed into the ground quickly. Loose soil or shale is preferable to clay, which would hold the moisture inside the pit and hinder the process of disintegration through microbial activity. Gradient is one of the top factors to consider, as the foundations for the toilet should preferably be level, and the steeper the gradient the more material that needs to be removed for a level beginning. Privacy should be an obvious factor as no one wants to leave a toilet and be faced with a crowd

of people. Also if someone is having a particularly bad day the noise from the toilet could nauseate those around. Without access the building is useless, except to puzzle others as to why it was constructed. If you require steps or a ramp you should measure out the ramp before construction so that you don’t come across an obstacle such as a tree - which could cause slight problems for access. With a well designed compost toilet you shouldn’t have to hold your breath whilst using it, and also shouldn’t have an issue with rats, which seem to be one of the greatest fears people have with them. Why would a rat want to live in a dark pit with high chances of an unpleasant form of rain? Whilst I’m no expert on the behaviour of rodents, if the pit is deep enough then I think it unlikely that you’ll find something nibbling at your rear… Eifion Wakefield

New Lampeter Outreach! Every Wednesday 10am-4pm Victoria Hall Age Cymru Ceredigion (formerly Age Concern Ceredigion) is an independent charity supporting older people aged 50+ in and around Ceredigion. We provide bilingual services and support for older people, their families and carers. We provide: Information & Advice We specialise in Welfare Benefit advice for people of State Pension Age including Attendance Allowance, Pension Credit, Council Tax Benefit, Carers Allowance and Blue badge applications. Social Groups Friendship groups are a way of pursuing an interest, learning new skills and meeting new people. Is there an activity you want to do? We can help to set up a new activity. Current groups in Lampeter:  Reading Group – Mustard Seed Café, Lampeter Tuesdays 12:00pm-2:00pm Monthly  Computer classes – Victoria Hall, Lampeter Thursdays 10:00am-12:00pm Weekly (small fee of £2/ session to include refreshments)  Nail Cutting Clinic in Lampeter surgery  Financial Advocacy  Home cleaning service  Volunteering Volunteers form the cornerstone of Age Cymru Ceredigion. As well as helping on all our projects, there are opportunities in administration, fund raising and much more.

Contact us for more information: Aberystwyth – 01970 615151; Cardigan – 01239 615777 Visit our website: http://www.ageuk.org.uk/cymru/ceredigion/ 29

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what are your favourite home comforts? do you look forward to the winter months? do you have any warming recipes? do you have any winter tonics - something you do to beat the winter blues? do you have a list of good books waiting to be read? do you have lots of indoor jobs lined up? have you managed to finish all the things you wanted to before winter? why don’t you tell us about them and we can make sure that everyone ‘hears it through the Grapevine’ contact the newsletter team lampetergrapevine@gmail.com 30

This seventh Local General competition Knowledge and Cryptic Cross- PRIZE: Voucher word is sponsored by ‘Oh My Cod’, which has kindly offered a voucher to spend in the shop for the winner. ‘Oh My Cod’ is a family run take-away Fish and Chip shop on the High Street. It opened on Wednesday 1 January 2013 and has a loyal and growing number of customers. The menu includes the traditional chips, fish, sausages and chicken as well as pies sauces and side orders. It also offers child’s meals and a vegetarian selection. Opening hours: 12am - 9pm Mon to Sat. Closed Sunday. Prize Local Knowledge/Cryptic Crossword No 7 (Jeep) 1

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1. The name of the shop in 1914 where Spar is now located in Lampeter (4,6,6) 2. ‘Clot a jour’ translated for the medieval jester or joker (9) 3. Bars that used to exist in Lampeter pubs until the late 1970s (3,4) 4. Type of spray from Roberts Garden Centre which controls pests as they eat the plants (8) 5. Working with the dentists at Pont Steffan Dental Practice (9) 6. Llethr Goch Cwmann specialist keeping your house dry (3,6,7) 7. Vietnamese for flower in water lily súng tím, first from Horn of Africa (3) 8. Salts of halogen acid used in Lampeter street lighting? (7) 14.This country sounds like a place for an energetic person (3) 15. Endow with the spiritual nature of humans (6) 20. Alternative name for a dolmen, such as Banc Rhosgoch Fach near Llanarth (8) 22. Supplied by Steffan Vets to keep cows and sheep healthy (8)

Across 1. Place of worship in Cwmann (2,5,6) 9. What changes in Welsh even going from Lampeter to Cardigan or Aberystwyth (7) 10. Dabbling duck, Anas strepera, found on the Teifi marshes (7) 11. Asian language shown at the heart of dancer ‘Astaire’? (3) 12. The stillness used to commemorate the Lampeter fallen at 11am on the 11th of the 11th (7) 13. Grenade exploded and created a sense of extreme anger (7) 16. The Facebook number used by the Lampeter Fire Company (3) 17. Training often required before attending Lampeter preschools (5) 18. Wine clearing agent available at The Mulberry Bush (9) 19. The written words of Dylan Thomas’s songs (6) 21. Charity supporting cancer research on Lampeter High Street (7) 25. An area of high pasture found at the heart of coal pit (3) 26. Flesh-coloured, revolting alien orcs (9) 29. Used to be the Blue --- Gallery, off the A485, Lampeter (3) 30. One of the dumpling based dishes offered at The Falcondale (7) 32. Finished not telling the truth, topping everything else (9) 34. Taking a half day on the fifth working day is a common abbreviation (3) 35. A now defunct physical department of Lampeter University (7) 36. Maiden name taken from between north and east (3) 37. Shetland Ponies used for this rounding up work in West Wales (11) 38. Scarcely articulate youths begin to speak (3) 23. Like an elf is pertly round (8) 24. White fur trim used on graduation gowns of Lampeter University (7) 27. Not a bishop, priest or deacon but still a preacher in St Peter’s Church (3) 28. Sold at Esgair Farm in Cwmann (4) 31. Native Canadian language found in decree (6) 33. Weapon used at Lampeter Town Fencing Club (4)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Closing Date for Entries: Fri 10 Oct, 5pm Name: ............................................................... Tel: ............................................( Day)................................................(Eve) Email: ..................................................................................................................... Place in Competition Entries box in Lampeter Library or send by post to: Cryptic Crossword No. 7, Grapevine, c/o Victoria Hall, Bryn Rd, Lampeter SA48 7EE. 31