Local Beacon issue 47 / July 2013

The community magazine for Brecon and surrounding villages

July 2013 • Issue 47

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July issue already, wow!

This time last year I was handing work over to the team in preparation for the arrival of our little girl. Now a year later I can’t believe I am organising Cariad’s 1st birthday party. Each day she grows that little bit more and is able to understand new things around her. Only this week she has started to say “Ta” when you pass her something. Take a look at her column on page 28 to see what the little lady got up to recently!

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July Competition

For the chance to win a £10 gift voucher from Owen Sports please complete the wordsearch on page 35 and send to us by 16th July 2013. The winner will be picked at random.

In this issue we have one business celebrating her first year in business and another local business celebrating twenty years! Both are local ladies and we wish them all the luck for the future.

A handful of new businesses continue to join us. Please show your support to all local businesses within this issue.

Winner of last month’s competition: Louise Edwards, Hereford.

For the Summer Holidays, which are fast approaching, here you’ll find some activity ideas, childcare options and a detailed what’s on section – something for every child.

2013 Car Boot Sales JULY DATES

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Next month will be a busy month for Brecon.

With the Brecon County Show and Brecon Jazz and Brecon Fringe Festival. We will be producing a supplement, combining the Jazz and Fringe in one publication. With a print run of 11,000+ it will be hand delivered to all homes in Brecon, Talgarth and Hay; and be available to pick up in other towns such Builth, Crickhowell and Kington, as well as the surrounding villages. If you’re interested in appearing in this supplement please take a look at page 2 for more details and get in touch.

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News from Kirsty Williams AM The economy and jobs is at the forefront of people’s minds at the moment. The banking collapse and resulting recession hit families in Wales hard. Recovery has been slow but we are starting to see signs that things may be improving. We have seen better economic data recently and across the UK more people in are in work than at any time in our history.

Here in Brecon and Radnorshire we have the lowest unemployment rate in Wales. 3.3% of the population here are out of work. This is down over 1000 people from a high of 6.8% in June 2009. There is no room for complacency however and we must do more to get people into work, particularly young people.

Youth unemployment has been an issue since well before the recession. We need to find ways of giving young people the best possible

chance of finding the career they want. In the Assembly, on the 12th of June, the Welsh Liberal Democrats held a debate on the importance of apprenticeships, that work is being mirrored

by Roger and his colleagues in Westminster.

Apprenticeships are a fantastic way of getting young people into meaningful work. It gives them valuable work experience and on the job training that you simply cannot learn in a classroom. It also gives the business an extra employee, keen to learn, to help them grow.

Apprenticeships also keep our young people in the area because they don’t need to leave to find work in a city.

If you have a business which could benefit from hiring an apprentice or you are someone who would like to do an apprenticeship please get in touch with my office and we will try to help.

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News from local W I s POWYS BRECKNOCK FEDERATION OF WOMEN’S INSTITUTES On Saturday, 1st June, the 98th Annual General meeting of the National federation of Women’s Institutes was held at the Motor-point Arena, Cardiff. Every Woman’s Institute in Wales, England, Isle of Man, Jersey and Guernsey was represented.

Newly installed Chair of Brecknock Federation, Margery Davies,W.I. Advisors, delegates and observers travelled by bus from Brecon to Cardiff.

Most of the morning’s proceedings was taken up by business matters. National Chair Ruth Bond gave her report on the past year’s activities. Stephanie Fort, National Treasurer gave an update on finances and Anne Harrison tried to inspire more members to attend courses at Denman College.

The third speaker of the day was broadcaster and author John Humphries, and excellent raconteur. Members beforehand had submitted questions and his talk was based on these, which had been selected by Ruth Bond. Like the previous speaker, he could be both serious and very amusing. The audience was very disappointed when he concluded his talk, as he was very entertaining.

The last guest speaker was Jonathon Wilcocks, a professional musician. He informed members that a choral competition was to be organised in 2014 and the best choir would perform at the Centenary A.G.M. in 2015. He taught the audience an action song and had everyone on their feet performing these actions and singing – great fun!

Brecknock members were ecstatic when Jan Newton of Llanafan WI was presented with the Lady Denman Cup. She received this award for writing the best short story. Several hundred from all regions had been submitted for judging and Jan Newton’s was unsurpassed.

Ruth Bond thanked the hundreds of W.I. members for attending and the Conference concluded by the singing of Jerusalem and the national Anthems. Truly a splendid day!

Sheila Williams Erwood WI won the raffle, life membership of the National trust – Wonderful!

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The guest speaker in the morning was William Shawcross recently appointed Chair of the Charities Commission who spoke about the work undertaken by the Commission.

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During the lunch break, Brecknock members were to be found enjoying tasty food at a nearby Italian restaurant.

The afternoon session began with a speech by Griff Rhys-Jones who started by saying that he “had returned to the land of his aunties”. He is now chair of the organisation formally known as ‘Civic Trust’.

He is passionate about restoring and maintaining old properties and abhors modern extensions and buildings, which detract from the original. He was both serious and hilarious and left the stage to thunderous applause.

Next on the agenda was a debate on the ‘decline of our high streets and town centres’. Many felt that high car parking charges and high rates exacerbated the situation. The overall feeling was that members should make an effort to support their local shops.

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Creating a dementia supportive community in and around Brecon The Welsh Assembly Government’s National Dementia Vision for Wales states that if people receive an early diagnosis and are given access to appropriate support and care, it is possible to live well with dementia.

It also states that the vast majority of people who experience dementia wish to live near their family and carers, within their communities for as long as possible, and in the homes of their choice.

It is estimated that there are over 2,000 people living with dementia across Powys and this figure is set to rise to 3,000 by 2021. As the population ages, we all face the risk of one day developing this condition.

Our ambition must be to ensure that people, at whatever stage of dementia, are given the best chance to live well and to be as active a part of family and community life as they can. At the very least, they and their carers need to feel understood, accepted, safe and secure.

Here in Brecon town and the surrounding area, work has already begun on developing this initiative.

Last month, at a meeting convened by Alzheimer’s Society and Brecon Town Council, over 30 interested individuals, carers and representatives from a wide range of health and social care, community, voluntary, public and independent sector organizations, heard Ian

Here in Brecon town and the surrounding area, work has already begun on developing this initiative.

Sheriff, a Trustee of Alzheimer’s Society and a member of the Prime Minister’s Dementia Friendly Challenge Group, share practical information and experiences from the highly successful Dementia Supportive Community project in Plymouth and South Devon.

Sue Phelps, Director of Alzheimer’s Society in Wales was also present and congratulated the community for being so prompt in taking up the challenge.

It is estimated that there are over 2,000 people living with dementia across Powys and this figure is set to rise.

Two local carers spoke very movingly of their experience of caring with relatives with dementia, highlighting the benefits of working towards becoming a dementia supportive community. All those present responded positively, recognizing the value and need for this work.

To do this requires a change in attitude and behaviour towards dementia at all levels of society.

This change needs to grow from and be firmly rooted within the community; generating a greater awareness and understanding of the needs of people with dementia and those close to them, and actively supporting and promoting inclusion in all areas of community life.

From this meeting a planning group is being set up to develop an action plan, with the view of making Brecon and the surrounding area a dementia supportive community.

In April 2013, Alzheimer’s Society, in partnership with the Older People’s Commissioner for Wales, launched the Dementia Supportive Communities programme at the Welsh Assembly in Cardiff. The First Minister of Wales, Carwyn Jones, was present and pledged full government support.

If you would like further information, or to get involved, please contact: Jean Nowell, Dementia Support Worker, Alzheimer’s Society jean.nowell@alzheimers.org.uk Tel: 01874 712083 or Rhiannon Davies, Volunteer, Alzheimer’s Society, rhiannon.aber@btinternet.com Tel: 01874 676617

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What is Mediation?

RECOGNITION: in hearing and being heard in mediation, a party gains an understanding of the other party’s point of view and an opportunity to be heard and understood themselves;

Disputes, be they legal, workplace or within one’s family, are damaging, destructive and stressful. The cost, both financial and emotional, is excessive and can be ruinous. Business and personal relationships can be rendered irreparable and reputations tarnished. The use of mediation as a means of dispute resolution is on the rise, as more traditional routes become increasingly expensive and time consuming. However, mediation remains something of a mystery to many people. A brief outline of mediation and the benefits of engaging in the process are set out below.

Mediation is an effective means of dispute resolution for any dispute not requiring an emergency remedy.

It provides a forum and an atmosphere in which parties gain understanding, become understood, and work together to explore options for resolution. By resolving disputes in mediation, parties determine for themselves what is important and, ultimately, the outcome of the situation.

EMPOWERMENT: parties are empowered to decide for themselves if and how they would like to resolve a situation; SPEED: in resolving or narrowing disputes through mediation, parties avoid the delay of lengthy court proceedings; ECONOMY: resolving or narrowing areas of disputes through mediation saves an enormous amount of time, energy, and expense associated with protracted conflict and litigation; CONFIDENTIALITY: mediation discussions and settlements are confidential, enabling the parties to keep their business private, thereby avoiding damage to reuptations and personal and business interests; All that is required is a willingness on the part of the participants to engage in the mediation process.

The earlier a dispute is referred to mediation, the quicker it can be resolved, saving the parties time and money and freeing them up to move on with their lives and businesses.

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Mediation is an effective way of resolving family, employment, civil and commercial disputes without the delay, cost and uncertainty of court proceedings. Because Mediators help the parties themselves negotiate a settlement on their own terms, they are often more satisfied with the result and better able to maintain a working relationship into the future.

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Amity Mediation is based in Brecon, but Joanne is happy to travel throughout the UK to work with you, with fees which can be tailored to your specific needs.

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Prestigious Prize Winner & 20 Years of Success!

Brecon Photo Centre is celebrating twenty years of providing a photo printing service for the people of Brecon and surrounding areas. The shop opened with co-owners Peter Joyce (local photographer) and Judith Bradshaw (pictured far right on photo) but Judith took over as a sole trader when Peter retired from photography. It was originally called “104” but was known locally as ‘The Kodak Shop”. The shop was renamed Brecon Photo Centre in 2002 and in 2005 became a stockist of Fujifilm products. Judith says “there have been many changes over the past twenty years, from different film types through to digital media. The business has had to adapt to fulfil the needs of a generation of people who take photos with their digital cameras and phones, while continuing to offer a quality printing and developing service to those who use film”.

“ The business has had to adapt to fulfil the needs of people who take photos with their digital cameras and those who use film” Recent developments at Brecon Photo Centre include new print kiosks which can access customers’ Facebook photos and print from iPhones etc.

Judith’s proudest moment (apart from when she was selected for the first England Under 18 Hockey Team in 1976!) came this year when Brecon Photo Centre was awarded the Fuji Business Endeavour Award – over 150 UK businesses entered the competition and Brecon Photo Centre was one of only four shops to receive the prestigious prize.

Judith puts the success of Brecon Photo Centre down to its loyal customer base and reputation for high quality photo printing and would like to thank her customers for their continuing support.

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Wild in July

Protecting wildlife for the future

Common Blues usually fly in June, emerging from pupae formed by caterpillars which hibernated when part-grown from eggs laid last summer. This first generation produces a second to fly in August and September. Butterflies are now appearing late and few. Our recent Arctic Spring has at least delayed their flight seasons and probably reduced numbers already hit by the cold wet summer of 2012 and long-term loss of habitat. I hope to see Common Blues this month.

The butterfly in this photo is female, males are bright blue above. She is perched on common bird’s foot trefoil, which takes its name, also lady’s fingers and granny’s toenails, from the shape of the seed pods.

She sips nectar from the flowers – eggs and bacon – and lays eggs on the threefold leaves. Like most butterflies she is very selective in her choice of food plant as caterpillars are fussy eaters. Fortunately bird’s foot trefoil is still quite widespread, flourishing for instance on the sunny bypass banks on the east edge of Brecon.

Brecknock Wildlife Trust and the National Park have a lovely eight mile circular guided walk from Talgarth on 28 July, see www.brecknockwildlifetrust.org.uk.

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Gardeners Tips & Advice for July Flower Garden Prune and dead head roses Dead head bedding plants, hanging baskets & containers 4PERX EYXYQR ¾S[IVMRK FYPFW Water and feed regularly Kitchen Garden Harvest vegetable crops as soon as they are ready.

Some ground crops are ok to stay in for longer Keep the vegetable garden well watered & weed regularly Sow main crop vegetables such as carrots, spring cabbage, peas, radish & lettuce Harvest raspberries, redcurrants, blackcurrants & gooseberries Keep clipping away at your fresh herb plants.

You can freeze herbs.

Greenhouse Put up greenhouse shading in preparation for sunny days Plant crops such as tomatoes & cucumbers into containers

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Keep a close eye on the watering and feed regularly Keep well ventilated Damp down regularly to increase humidity The Lawn Continue to mow but raise the height slightly during dry periods to keep the lawn looking lush & green Keep edges trimmed General Advice July is a holiday month. Water the garden well before you go.You may wish to think about setting up an automatic watering system Keep hedges neatly clipped Ensure the pond is well oxygenated. Fountains should be running all day Keep the pond level topped up during hot weather Get the BBQ out & take advantage of any nice weather!

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Property Law and Commercial Specialist Buying and Selling Property Acquisition of Land Business Sales & Purchases Commercial Leases Probate Wills JAneT TiMOThy, Partner, specialises in all matters concerning land including the buying and selling of houses, land, businesses, commercial property and commercial Leases. Janet also has extensive experience in Probate and Wills.The firm promotes dealing with clients directly on a one to one basis without any legal jargon.

“I know myself how frustrating it is not to have phone calls returned or not to be able to speak to the person you need to, so we put our clients first by making ourselves easily accessible.We give out direct phone numbers and email addresses in order that we can deal with any queries as quickly and efficiently as possible to, hopefully, ease what is already a stressful process. We know that the modern business is not constrained by traditional office hours and 9 to 5 doesn’t always suit business clients.”

Family Law Specialist Divorce MOD Pensions Finances after divorce Separation Agreements Children’s Matters to include Residence, Contact, Adoption and representation of Grandparents.

Pre-nuptial Agreements Cohabitation Disputes/Agreements GiLL MARTin specialises in all areas of Family law and is accredited by the Law Society as a Family Law specialist. She is also a member of Resolution which promotes a constructive and non adversarial approach to family matters. Gill is based in our Brecon office, please contact her for an initial consultation. “ My aim is to provide a specialist legal service to those facing divorce, separation or disputes concerning children. I offer a personal, professional service which supports the emotional as well as legal needs of my client.Whilst it is always best to try and resolve matters, I adopt a tough approach when my client’s interests are at stake.”

PHONE: 01874

623371

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Ribbons Ballet School perform Sleeping Beauty Ribbons Ballet School and Mid Wales Dance Academy will be performing the ballet “Sleeping Beauty” with music by Tchaikovsky which has been carefully arranged by Katy Sinnadurai to incorporate the youngest 4 year olds right up to the 18 year old students who are in vocational training at the school.

The performances feature around 150 young people and take place on 13th July at 6 pm and 14th July at 3 pm at Theatr Brycheiniog. They are a great opportunity for very young children to see their first ballet, set to a story that they all know. Also included in the performance are tap dance and street dance numbers to give a real variety to the show.

Lesley Walker RADRTS, AIDTA

Also included in the performance are tap dance and street dance numbers

www.ribbons.org.uk T: 01874 623219

Josie Sinnadurai and Tegan Barnard, two of the school’s top students, have successfully completed their first year’s training at prestigious London Dance Schools, Josie at London Contemporary Dance School and Tegan at London Studio Centre, at the end of which they hope to be able to work full-time as professional dancers. Clara Rust will be joining Josie at London Contemporary Dance School in September having successfully auditioned for the School. Berwyn Cooper has been offered a place as a Mid Associate with the Royal Ballet School.

The School offers ballet and tap classes for children from age 3 upwards. Additional classes in Modern/ Jazz, Street/Hip Hop, Boys only ballet classes and Musical Theatre (Chorus Line) are available for children age 7 upwards.

For further enquiries please contact the principal, Lesley Walker, on 01874 623219 Email – info@ribbons.org.uk website www.ribbons.org.uk

LocaL Landscapes 2014 CAlendAr

OUT NOW in local outlets

(more outlets to be added throughout the year)

£6.50 rrp All scenes taken within the Brecon Beacons.

Makes a great gift!

For your neArest outlet pleAse eMAil: lisamarie@localbeacon.co.uk

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Pilgrims Licensed tea rooms and outside catering

Delicious homemade food, freshly made from local produce in the heart of the Brecon Beacons Mon-Sat 8.30am-5pm Sunday 8.30-4pm Drinks & Cakes served all day Breakfasts 8.30-11am Lunches & Snacks 12-2.30pm Roast Dinners every Sunday

BRECON

Thursdays 7pm St Davids Hall, Beilihelig Road, Llanfaes

Tel: Shelly 01874 622846 or 07980 259638

Next Month:

Brecon Jazz & Fringe Late Night Opening Fringe Music BBQ & Bar

brecon Town council invites you to this colourful and memorable historic occasion.

Sunday, 28TH July 2013

Menus now available on our website www.pilgrims-tearooms.co.uk Private evening opening for parties of 15 people or more, contact us for more details.

The Gurkha Company (Mandalay) of brecon annual freedoM Parade 2.30 P.M. THe bulwark

Situated in the Cathedral Close alongside Brecon Cathedral Shop Cathedral Close, Brecon, LD3 9DP Tel: 01874 610610 Mob: 07970 997904 Email: pilgrimstearooms@btconnect.com

Accompanied by the Band of the Brigade of Gurkhas, exercising their rights as Honorary Citizens of the Town Further information please phone:brecon Town council 01874 622884 (a.m. only) Email brecon.guildhall@btinternet.com

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SMITH BUILDERS LTD The future of construction

Combining traditional building with the innovation of new sustainable technologies...

• New Builds • Extensions • Barn Conversions • Renovation • Commercial Contracting M: 07815 089213 : 07875 701226 T: 01544 327169 E: info@smithbuildersltd.co.uk W: www.smithbuildersltd.co.uk Brick Cottage Winforton Hereford HR3 6EB

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Auto-enrolment – are you “in”?

Auto-enrolment is the cornerstone of the biggest shake-up of pensions in a century. It is designed to draw 11 million workers into a savings plan that will help them to fund a better retirement.

An advertising campaign for auto-enrolment has been running for months, featuring Theo Paphitis from Dragons’ Den and Karren Brady of The Apprentice, both declaring,: ‘I’m in.’

Everyone else who will be ‘in’ are those aged between 22 and the state pension age, who work in the UK and earn more than £9,440 a year – unless they actively opt-out.

Under Government rules,employee contributions must start at one per cent, which includes taxrelief, and this is matched at one per cent by the employer. This rises to five and three per cent respectively by 2018 and applies to earnings of between £5,668 and £41,450 a year. Someone starting work at age 22 could build-up a significant size pension by the time they reach retirement.

If an employer already offers an auto-enrolment ready workplace pension scheme it will be possible to have contributions paid here rather than into the Government’s default NEST Scheme. You are almost always better off doing this as the NEST Scheme has a limited selection of pension funds, capped contribution levels, relatively high charges and does not currently accept any transfers in or out of the Scheme.

Organisations with more than 120,000 staff began the process in October last year, but nine in ten companies have yet to reach their ‘staging date’, with the smallest firms set a deadline of April 2017. So far the opt-out rate has been less than 10% which has been heralded as a success for the Government.

Whether you are an employee or employer these new changes will shape the pension landscape forever.

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL ADVICE

“Your local source of unbiased advice explained in Plain English” f SAVINgS & INVESTmENTS f RETIREmENT PLANNINg f moRTgAgES f INhERITANCE TAx mITIgATIoN f FAmILy PRoTECTIoN Contact: t: 01874 611911 e: enquiries@beaconifa.co.uk w: beaconifa.co.uk Directly authorised by the Financial Services Authority

www.authenticallywelsh.co.uk Authentically Welsh, based in the beautiful Brecon Beacons, is a bespoke service delivering the finest Welsh local food direct to holiday cottages in the area.

These scrumptious foods are all sourced locally, with guaranteed provenance, and are fresh and flavoursome.

Welsh food Hampers also available bursting with Welsh delights such as artisan cheeses, chutneys and chocolates which are all delivered in charming, handcrafted wicker hampers.

Delivered by courier, to all areas of the UK, to give as gifts or for your own indulgence!

Order online by visiting: www.authenticallywelsh.co.uk

– Tom Russell – Director of Beacon IFA Ltd

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Beer & Bands in the Beacons On Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th July, The Coach & Horses present their Annual Beer Festival. Over the weekend you will witness four live bands, twenty-six traditional ales and seven Welsh ciders. The bar will be open from 12 noon till late. BBQ from 3pm. There will be an outside stage area with plenty of room in the large dog friendly garden.

Tracey and her staff will welcome the young and old into the family run traditional coaching inn, set in the beautiful backdrop of the Brecon Beacons alongside the Brecon & Monmouthshire canal.

Come and join in in this fun and entertaining occasion. NO admission fee, just good times to be had.

Financial ServiceS • Savings & Investments • Inheritance Tax Planning • Pensions • Protection • General/Commercial Insurance e oPen new offIC , Brecon 8 Ship Street

Tel: 01874 610707 Mobile: 07970692927 annie.daniel@sjpp.co.uk www.sjpp.co.uk/anniedaniel

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2013 Car Boot Sales

Summer Midweek

Boot Sale EVERY

WEDNESDAY EVENING From 5.30pm to 8.30pm

Every other Saturday from 9.30am - 12midday

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BOOKENDS CAR PARK Three Cocks, LD3 0SD Special Midweek price £3 per boot

THIS WILL BE ADDITIONAL TO OUR REGULAR WEEKLY SUNDAY MORNING BOOT SALE

(sellers from 8.45am, no buyers before 9.30am)

Hot Food Available- Burgers, Chips, Hot and Cold Drinks and Ice cream

Tel: 01497 847 791 Email: cbsdistribution@gmail.com

at Hay Primary School 6 / 20 July 3 / 17 / 31 Aug 14 / 28 Sept 12 / 26 Oct £5 per car / £10 per van NO booking required Refreshments stall Contact 07811 961983 / 07802 811355 Follow us on Facebook Further details at www.wyelocal.co.uk

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Cariad’s Column

ROOFING THE ORIGINAL PERRY FAMILY trading as:

The Perry family has been repairing roofs in this area for over 45 years (three generations): • Traditional built up high tensile felting systems, fibre glass, single ply, liquid coatings, slating & tiling with manufacturers’ backed guarantees ranging from 10-25 years; • UPVC fascias and guttering – with 10 year guarantee.

Splish splash in my pool

Hello. To prove we have had some nice weather above is a picture of me playing in my paddling pool.

I really love water I do. Especially splashing.

Your property deserves the best so, for a free survey and estimate tel: 0500 130852 www.centralroofing.co.uk

This month I thought I’d share a recipe with you, it’s one of my favourites and can suit babies or big people.

Fingers of fish 1 shallot, peeled and finely chopped 1 dessert spoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 fillet of fish, no bones and skinned 1 egg 1 desert spoon milk plain flour crushed cornflakes a little butter for frying Mix together the chopped shallot, lemon juice and oil. Marinate the fish fillets in this mixture for 30 minutes (if you’re short of time you could skip this stage). Remove the fillets from the marinade. Cut them into 4 or 5 diagonal strips, depending on the size of the fillet. Beat the egg together with the milk. Dip the strips first into the flour, then the egg and milk and finally the crushed cornflakes. Fry the fingers in butter or margarine until golden brown on both sides. They should take no more than a few minutes to cook.

These are yummy yummy in my tummy!

Lots of hugs and kisses, Cariad Mia Badham x

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Joke of the Month

by Father & Son

WOOL & STAINFREE CARPETS CORDS & BERBERS, LAMINATE & VINYLS UNDERLAY & FITTINGS CAN BE SUPPLIED

(Colan & James Badham)

How do you make seven an even number? Take the s out.

What’s brown and sticky? A stick.

Why don’t skeletons fight each other? They don’t have the guts.

What did the grape do when it got stepped on? It let out a little wine.

How do you make a tissue dance? Put a little boogey in it.

What did the fish say when he swam into the wall?

Dam.

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DO YOU NEED YOUR SEPTIC TANK EMPTYING

Give us a call on 01874 622215 or 07850 269305 Jetting • CCTV Camera Surveying • Repairs • Tank Emptying

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Chic and contemporary hand-tied bouquets, rich with texture and detail; fragrant and pretty.

See our website or call into the shop for more products.

Tel: 01874 622220 www.flowersbybj.co.uk Opening times are 9am-5pm, 34 High Street, Brecon

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The Annual Brecon County Show The annual show held on Watton fields is the visible public activity of the Brecknockshire Agricultural Society.

The Society was founded in 1755 as a charity patronized

by HRH Prince Charles with previous historic visits from the Queen. It is the oldest surviving agricultural society in the UK and in 2005 the society celebrated its 250th Anniversary.

The Brecon County Show is held annually on the 1st Saturday in August at The Showground, Watton Villa, Brecon.The Show attracts over 10,000 people,There are public food outlets, a sit down restaurant in a marquee, and a public bar and pimms bar.

With over 100 trade stands, 70 metres of artisan craft stalls with unique and beautiful products and many delicious food stands with locally produced delights.

Although the Society is long established, it does not want to be seen as living in the past and is a forward thinking organisation that supports the local economy and agri-food sectors.The Show has kept to its traditional agricultural roots by focusing on livestock, crops, poultry, goats and horses for its mainstay of competitions, but has added various other shows, competitions and attractions to welcome people from all walks of life to the show and provide a great family day out.

If you want a lovely family day out then look no further than your doorstep because you will not get much better than Brecon County Show.

In addition to the Show the Society runs other charitable fundraising events such as race nights and the very popular Presidents Evening celebrating local welsh food with musical entertainment from all the top stage productions on 5th August at the Showground, a Midsummers Ball, Progressive Luncheon in beautiful local country houses for members of the Society on the 8th September, and a fantastic awards presentation evening at the White Swan Llanfrynach for the Gwynne Griffiths Tregaer Livestock award with some of the highest prize money in the County. Extensive buffet will be available.

The Showground is available for hire for your event be it for a craft fair, wedding, horse event, machinery demonstration, caravan site club meeting or any other type of usage you are more than welcome to contact us via our website or the Show line on 01874 611 881.We will do all we can to help.

To name a few for this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s show: James Dylan Stunt Bikes Performance; Powys Carriage Driving Society will be carrying out a main ring display;YFC Ring Entertainment; Hawkeye Falconry will be making a welcome return;The Stars of the Future Limousin Show; Peter Johnson Fishing Demonstration; The Brecon Open Dog Agility Show is back; Brecon & Talybont Hunt will be hosting the Inter Hunt Relay competition. Something for all and a warm welcome to all.

Also, Elegant Carriage Driving, YFC Comedy and Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s A Knockout, a first of its kind satellite operated tractor, death defying stunt bike display with drama, speed and fire, inter hunt rally racing teams pitting their wits against one another, grand parade of all champion animals, and parade of Talybont and Brecon Hounds with hound petting session afterwards for the children.

With the dog agility you can enter your pet on the day for some fun. Pudsey eat your heart out!

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Competitive Classes Family Fun & adventure Attractions Countryside ViSiT our new weBSiTe For More inForMATion And AdVAnce TicKeT BooKingS. www.breconcountyshow.co.uk breconcountyshow@yahoo.co.uk

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Bulwark House Ltd 5 The Bulwark, Brecon, Powys, LD3 7LB Tel 01874622974

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Philip Evans

Building Contractors

Glasbury Taxis

Quality work by qualified tradesmen

Mini-Bus Hire

All works undertaken from a leaking tap to a barn conversion

Sporting Events I Nightclubs Airport runs

tel 01874 754032 mob 07887 706622 email phillbuild@gmail.com

Any distance - cheap rates

Tel: Graham on 07966 017714

TALYBONT STORES CANALSIDE CAFÉ &POST OFFICE Opening times shop: Mon to Sat 7.00am until 7.00pm Sunday 8.00am until 6.00pm Café: Mon to Sun 8.00am until 5.00pm Post Office: Mon to Sat 9.00am until 1.30pm

Domestic & Commercial

We stock a wide range of provisions from newspapers, bread, milk, eggs, local produce, logs and kindling Lottery, Top Ups and Cash Point available

Gas, service, repair New Installations All aspects of plumbing

pets Corner: We have a varied selection of pet products for sale, as well as being able to pre-order large sacks of peanuts, wild bird seed, black sunflower seeds and dog or cat food.

Order by Monday and we can get it in for Wednesday Bike Hire: We have teamed up with Bikes and Hikes to offer bike hire.

Café: We have a full time chef doing a varied and tasty menu Breakfasts, sandwiches, toasties, jacket potatoes, homemade soup, cakes and daily specials. Pensioners 2 course specials available Monday to Friday.

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Sizzling Summer Barbeque ideas BBQ Chicken Ingredients 100ml/3½fl oz cider vinegar 2 tbsp dark brown sugar 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 tbsp Dijon mustard 1 tbsp dark soy sauce ½ tsp sea salt and black pepper 4 boneless chicken thighs, skin on Preparation method To make the glaze for the chicken, combine the vinegar with 100ml/3½fl oz water in a saucepan.Add the sugar, smoked paprika,mustard and soy sauce.Stir to combine then bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes, or until thickened. Remove from the heat and season to taste with salt and pepper.

Heat a griddle pan over a high heat until smoking hot.

Open the chicken thighs out and season with salt and pepper. Place the chicken skin-side down on the BBQ and cook for 3-4 minutes.

Brush the chicken with a little glaze then turn and cook for a further 3-4 minutes, brushing occasionally with the glaze as you cook. Rest for five minutes.

Drizzle with any sticky cooking juices before serving.

... with coleslaw Ingredients ½ small red cabbage, finely sliced 2 carrots, coarsely grated 1 small/½ large red onion, finely sliced 8 radishes, sliced 3 spring onions, very finely sliced 2 limes, juice only 1 tbsp sunflower seeds small bunch fresh coriander, finely chopped small bunch fresh mint, finely chopped Add the ingredients for the coleslaw to a large bowl, toss to combine and season to taste.

Cool down with a jug of Summer Cocktail MOJITO 1½ limes, cut into wedges 20 fresh mint leaves 2½ tsp granulated sugar handful ice 65ml/2½fl oz white rum splash soda water, to taste fresh mint sprig, to garnish Preparation method: Place the limes, mint and sugar into a sturdy highball glass and ‘muddle’ or mash with the end of a clean rolling pin, to bruise the mint and release the lime juice. Add the ice and pour over the rum. Add soda water to taste and stir well. Garnish with a mint sprig and serve.

OR PIMMS PUNCH dry cider 3 handfuls mixed fruit pieces (such as orange, lemon, lime, strawberries) 250ml/9fl oz Pimms Preparation method: Pour the cider into large jug or punch bowl Add a couple of straws and the mixed fresh fruit pieces, then gently pour the Pimms on top of the cider to create a separate layer.

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Photograph Competition For the best photograph of a building in the landscape of Brecknock or Radnorshire.

Fancy another photograph challenge? A local conservation charity has launched a competition for the best photograph of a building in the landscape of Brecknock or Radnorshire.

The photograph may show any building in any landscape (rural or urban) in Brecknock or Radnorshire. Louis Hurley of Crickhowell whose legacy to the Brecon & Radnor branch of the Campaign for the Protection of Rural Wales has funded this competition, was particularly interested in listed and historic buildings. However any building may be the subject of an entry: entries will be judged on impact, the setting and appropriateness of the building in the landscape, and technical skills.

Two prizes of ÂŁ25 will be awarded. One at Senior Level (18 years plus) and one at Junior level (under 18 years) Rules:1. Only digital images will be accepted, and these may only be submitted by email to the address below (maximum file size 5MB)

2. One photograph per entrant to be emailed to cprwbranch@outlook.com by 30th September 2013 3. The photograph should be named with the title and surname of entrant, eg â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;stdavidchurchsmithâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and submitted in jpeg format 4. The photograph must be the original work of the entrant.

5. The digital photograph must be attached to an email which gives the entrantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name, address, phone number, and a brief description of the photograph (including location), and which age category (junior or senior).

6. The winning photographs may be published in the Brecon & Radnor Express newspaper and in media of the Campaign for the Protection of Rural Wales.

The copyright remains with the photographer.

Campaign for the Protection of Rural Wales Brecon and Radnor Branch email cprwbranch@outlook.com website http://lovemidwales.weebly.com/

For more information or to make a booking: 07816 186267 Established in 1995, Riverside Riding Centre is a friendly British Horse Society and Pony Club approved riding centre set in beautiful countryside in the village of Glangrwyney, on the A40 between Abergavenny and Crickhowell.

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What’s on: during the week Monday Sewing Group: 1 – 3pm at Llanddew Village Hall. An informal group meeting each week for a chat and cup of tea while sewing.

Playford Style Dancing (English Country Dancing): 2.30 – 4pm at The Subud Hall, Nr Watton Villa, Brecon. Contact Peter Brock 01874 622889.

Rainbow Guides (For girls aged 5 & 6): (term time only). 4pm.

Cobbles Coffee Shop. Contact Pam Martin 07976 797107.

Brecon Athletics Club: 6 – 8pm at Brecon Leisure Centre. Contact Kath Crane 01874 623677.

Brecon Bridge Club: meet at the Brecon Rugby Club, the Watton, Brecon commencing at 6.45pm. New members and visitors are always welcome and should contact Chris Forbes on 01874 622158 for information.

Brecon Rotary Club: 7.30pm.

The George Hotel Brecon. New members welcome. Contact 01874 636390.

Charity Cash Bingo: 7.30pm at The Gremlin Hotel, Brecon.

TUESDAY Qi Gong Exercise Group: 5.30 – 6.30pm at Royston Memorial Hall in Bronllys. Gentle and slow movements, everybody can do it, even can be done sitting down. £3 per session to cover costs. Contact Wynona 07972 348590.

Slimming World: 6.30pm at Bishop Bevan Hall, Lion St., Brecon.

Contact Joan 01873 812053.

Gwernyfed Hockey Club – Training: 7 – 8pm Brecon Leisure Centre’s Astro. All abilities welcome. Contact Nicola Drew 07812 691345.

Scottish Dancing: 7 – 9.30pm at the Subud Hall, nr.

Watton Villa, Brecon. Beginners welcome. Contact Peter Brock 01874 622889.

Brecon Youth Club: 7 – 9.30pm (term time) at Brecon Youth Ctr., Cradoc Rd., Brecon. Activities: Arts and crafts, cookery, pool, dance, air hockey, darts, music room, IT suite. Age Group: 11 – 25. Contact Rhodri Jones (Senior Area Worker) 01874 622658.

Shukokan Karate: 7 – 10pm at Brecon Leisure Centre. Contact Paul Jones 01874 623677.

Brecon Basketball Club: 8 – 9pm at Brecon Leisure Ctr. Contact Roger Norris 01874 623677.

WEDNESDAY Aberhonddu Angels (A Young WI Group): (First Wednesday of the month) WI Office, Lion St., Brecon.

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Brecon Breast Feeding Support Group: 10am – 12noon at St Johns Family Centre, Pendre, Brecon. Weekly drop in session.

Contact 07866 924161 www. breconbibs.co.uk Trallong Art and Craft Group: (Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday in the month) 10.30am – 12.30pm A quiet, light space to paint, sew, or whatever you enjoy.Trallong Hall. All welcome. Please bring your own materials. Free taster session, small annual membership fee to cover hall costs. Contact Joy 01874 636125.

Sesiwn Sgwrsio dros baned: 12.30 – 1.30pm at The Brecon Volunteer Bureau. Small, friendly venue to practice your Welsh.

The Mothers Union: (1st Wednesday in the month) 2pm.

The Diocesan Centre, Cathedral Close, Brecon. New members

welcome. Although called a “Mothers Union” you do not have to be a mother to join; single, married or divorced, all are welcome. Contact 01874 636390.

Rainbow Guides (For girls aged 5 & 6): (term time only). 5pm.

Cobbles Coffee Shop. Contact Pam Martin 07976 797107.

Beacons Netball Club: 4 – 5.30pm years 7, 8 & 9. 5.30 – 7pm year 10 and older. Brecon Leisure Centre. £3 on the night or reduced fee for the term. First training session free.All abilities welcome. Contact Margaret Nuttall, Coach 01597 840420.

Brecon Women in Business: (first Wednesday of the month) 5.30pm at The George Hotel, Brecon. Contact Johanna 01874 625994 or Janet 01874 611467.

Brecon Business Club: (meets on the 2ndWednesday of each month) 6pm at The Clarence Inn, Brecon.

The meetings give opportunity to network with each other and “showcase” their businesses. Key note speakers are invited to share their expertise. Contact www. breconbusinessclub.org.

Slimming World: 6.30pm at Glangrwyney Village Hall, Crickhowell Road. Contact Joan 01873 812053.

The Alternative Business Club: (Alternate Wednesdays from 12th June) 7pm. The White House Inn, Sennybridge. Meet and chat with people who are like minded and interested in helping other people and their businesses by networking.

This first meeting is free so come and see what’s going on. After this first meeting it will only cost £5.

Contact 01874 636986.

Samba Brecon: 7 – 9pm at Llandedw Hall. Samba Brecon is Brecon’s friendly,

What’s on: during the week/month lively community percussion band, always learning new and playing Afro-Brazilian rhythms on a weekly basis. New members, players and non-players, are very welcome and the first session will be a free taster. Tuition is provided. £4 per session, £3 concessions, £2 children under 16 (must be accompanied).

Contact Lynne 07875090946 or email sambabrecon@yahoo.co.uk Gwent & Powys Army Cadet Force: 7 – 9pm at The ACF Ctr, Conway St, Brecon LD3 7EU. Ages 12 (Yr 8 High School) – 18yrs looking for a new exciting, fun and challenging activity. Cadets take part in a huge variety of challenging & fun pursuits such as Military Training, Sports, Adventurous Training, Community based activities and the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme. We aim to inspire young people to achieve success in life, make the most of their abilities and develop the qualities to be a good citizen. Contact 01873 813756. www.armycadets.com.

The Brecon Singers: 7.30 – 9.30pm at St Mary’s Church, Brecon, if you enjoy singing and would like to join us, we rehearse every week. There are no auditions. Contact www. breconsingers.com or email Penny Ashby (chair) penny.ashby@appellon. com or telephone Pat Edwards 01874 622285.

Brecon Racketeers (badminton): 8 – 10pm at Brecon Leisure Centre. Contact 01874 623677.

Thursday Probus Club of Brecon: 10am at The Castle of Brecon Hotel.

Rob’s No Worry Yoga: 12.30 – 1.30pm. Subud Centre, Brecon.

Classes suitable for beginners to experienced. £4 per session. Contact 01874 638810 or 07748 568402.

Brecon U3A: (Term time only) Morning session 10.30am.

Afternoon sessions at 1.15pm and 2.30pm, each for one hour.

Studio, Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon. Coffee available from 10.00am. Lectures on any one of a wide variety of topics. New members are always welcome.

Contact Secretary, Jean Hosie 01874 610340, e-mail: jhosie@ btinternet.com Gwernyfed Ladies RugbyTraining: 6.45 – 8pm at Gwernyfed Rugby Club,Talgarth. If you’re looking for something fun, challenging and exciting to do, then come along.

No experience is required.

Brecon Youth Club: 7 – 9.30pm (term time) at BreconYouth Centre, Cradoc Road. Activities: Arts and crafts, cookery, pool, dance, air hockey, darts, music room, IT suite.

Age Group: 11-25. Contact Rhodri Jones (Senior Area Worker) on 01874 622658.

Short Mat Bowls: 7pm.Trallong Hall.

Please come and join a small, friendly group playing Short Mat Bowls on an informal basis. Contact Alan Bloss 01874 636125.

Slimming World: 7pm at St David’s Hall,Bailihelig Road,Llanfaes,Brecon.

Contact Shelley 01874 622846 or 07980 259638.

Brecon & Glanusk Explorer Scouts: 7.45 – 9pm during school (term time). We provide scouting for 14-18 year-olds, meeting either in Crickhowell or Brecon (lifts are usually available). As well as traditional scouting activities we also take part in many other activities, including the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme. We are a friendly group, and newcomers are more than welcome to come along and try us out. You can get a flavour of

what we get up to by visiting our websitehttp://breconexplorers.co.uk.

Contact us via the website, or email dai@breconexplorers.co.uk.

Friday BreconBowlingClub:(Commencing 19th April – until 13th September) 6.15pm. at Brecon Bowling Club, Mill Green, Brecon, LD3 9BA. Social bowling/free coaching. New bowlers or experienced, all ages welcome.

Adult £2.00 per session, children U16 60p. Free coaching, bowls available, flat shoes needed. Coaches CRB checked. Contact Elaine Clark 07976 486206 or 01874 658381.

Art group for the over 60s’: 2 – 4pm at theYouth Centre, Cradoc Rd, Brecon. Any level or ability. Any medium. Professional tutor. Contact Geraldine White 01874 610415 or Eleanor Sherwood 01874 623937.

Brecon Bouncers: 4 – 5.45pm at Brecon Leisure Centre. Trampoline activities. Contact Sue Goodhead 01874 623677.

SATURDAY Open mornings at St Davids Church, Llywel: (July and August only) 10am – 1pm. Refreshments available. Everyone welcome to come and have a look around our historic church.

Breconshire Local & Family History Society – Assistance on Family History Research: (Every third Saturday in the month) Mornings.

Brecon Library. No appointments needed, just drop in for one-toone advice.

Sunday Services at Penyrheol Baptist Church: (Every 4th Sunday in the month) 3pm. Contact 01874 711061.

Llangynidr Farmers Market: (Last Sunday of the month only).

What’s on: during the month DURING THE MONTH Wednesday 3rd July Breconshire Local & Family History Society – “Stories in Stone”: 2 – 4pm. Brecon Library (upstairs room). Geoff Brooks will tell the tales behind the inscriptions on some Welsh gravestones.

Friday 5th July The Saline Fiddlers from the USA: 7pm. Brecon Cathedral. Tickets: £6, Concessions £5, Families £15.

Contact The Cathedral Shop, Cathedral Close.

The Brecon Singers present – ‘Songs for a Summer’s Evening’: 8pm. St Michael and All Angels Church, Cwmdu. This is a concert of familiar and popular music. The varied programme offers something for everyone including arrangements of wellknown songs such as Linden Lea. Contact 01874 62285. 01874 62228501874 622285.

Saturday 6th July Wye Local Car Boot Sale: 9.30am – 12noon. Hay Primary School.

Sellers from 8.45am. Buyers from 9.30am. £5 per boot, £10 per van.

Refreshments stall. Contact 07811 961983 / 07802 811355. See advert on page 27.

The Crafters Corner Craft Fair: 10am – 4pm. St Michael’s Church Hall, Brecon. Face-painting, children’s craft workshops running all day.

Refreshments available. Contact Marie 07549 519894.

Sunday 7th July Talgarth Country Market: 10am – 1pm. Town Hall, Talgarth. Come along and treat yourself to local, seasonal produce and arts and crafts, bread from Melin Talgarth Mill, and much more. Contact Nicola 01874 713166. See advert on page 10.

Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th July “Sleeping Beauty”: 6pm (Saturday), 3pm (Sunday). Theatr Brycheiniog.

Performed by Ribbons Ballet School and Mid Wales Dance Academy with music by Tchaikovsky. Contact Lesley Walker 01874 623219. See article on page 21.

Saturday 13th July Brecknock Farmers Market: 9.30am – 2pm. Brecon Market Hall.

Contact 07805 375636. See advert on page 2.

Felindre Village Fete: 2pm onwards.

The Bottom Park, opposite The Three Horseshoes, Felindre.

Free entrance. Lots of stalls and entertainment. Barbecue food and drinks on sale from The Three Horseshoes. A traditional afternoon for all the family.

Tuesday 16th July Brecon Jazz Club Present – “Keith Little Quartet”: 8pm. Bar @ Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon. Led by Keith on piano, featuring Martin Butterworth on clarinet/saxophones/vocals, Bill Lyn on string bass and Mike Pincombe on drums. Swing, jive, some Latin and the best of the 30’s and 40’s classics. Admission £6. All welcome. Contact 01874 611622 (Theatre Box Office) or info@ jazzinthebar.com Saturday 20th July Wye Local Car Boot Sale: 9.30am – 12noon. Hay Primary School.

Sellers from 8.45am. Buyers from 9.30am. £5 per boot, £10 per van.

Refreshments stall. Contact 07811 961983 / 07802 811355. See advert on page 27.

1st Year Celebration – Hair By Jess Mac: 4.30pm – late. The Bank Brecon. Contact 07967 892696. See advert on front cover.

Sunday 21st July “Penyrheol Baptist Chapel Anniversary Services: 3pm (led by Janet Matthews) and 6pm (led by Rev’d Anne Roberts, Association Minister). Contact 01874 711061.

Thursday 25th July ‘Myths & Mosaics’: 10am – 4pm.

Brecknock Museum. Join us to find out about Roman gods and myths and use the stories to inspire your own mosaic. Free family drop-event.

Children under 8 to be accompanied by an adult. Contact 01874 624121.

Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th July The Coach & Horses Annual Beer Festival: 12 noon until late (BBQ from 3pm). The Coach & Horses, Llangynadir. All welcome. Contact 01874 730245. See article and advert on page 26.

Saturday 27th July The Abergavenny Shire and Miniature Horse Show: Bailey Park, Abergavenny. Contact (www. swshs.org.uk) 07779 353948.

YewTurning: 10am – 4pm.The Old Railway Line Garden Centre,Three Cocks. Representatives from Yew Turn will be demonstrating how to turn yew wood into various shapes. Youngsters will also be able to take part in a toadstool painting workshop on the day.

The toadstools will be available to purchase from £2 and painting materials will be provided by the garden centre. Contact 01497 847055.

Sunday 28th July Brecknock Wildlife Trust and the National Park Guided Walk: 8 mile circular guided walk from Talgarth. Contact www. brecknockwildlifetrust.org.uk. See article on page 17.

What’s on: during the month / next month The Gurkha Company (Mandalay) of Brecon Annual Freedom Parade: 2.30pm. The Bulwark, Brecon. Contact 01874 622884 (mornings only). See advert on page 23.

Gymanfa Ganu: 7pm. St David’s Church, Llywel. Everyone welcome.

Tickets available on the door.

Contact Gillian (gillian.tygwyn@ talktalk.net) 01874 636692.

Saturday 3rd August Wye Local Car Boot Sale: 9.30am – 12noon. Hay Primary School. Sellers from 8.45am.

Buyers from 9.30am. £5 per boot, £10 per van. Refreshments stall. Contact 07811 961983 / 07802 811355. See advert on page 27.

Brecon County Show: The Showground, Watton Villa, Brecon, LD3 7EF. Contact (www. breconcountyshow.co.uk) 01874 611881. See article and advert on page 33.

Strawberry Day: 10am – 4pm. The Old Railway Line Garden Centre, Three Cocks. Strawberries are extremely easy to grow and staff from the garden centre will be on-hand to offer advice to people hoping to grow them at home.They will be able to advise keen growers on the easiest growing and planting methods and will be able to kit people out with all of the equipment they need. There will be fresh punnets of strawberries from the Brecon area available and customers can enjoy special strawberry-themed desserts in The Railway Restaurant too. Contact 01497 847055.

Monday 5th August The President’s Evening

– Brecknockshire Agricultural Society: The Showground,Watton Villa, Brecon, LD3 7EF. Contact (www.breconcountyshow.co.uk) 01874 611881. See article and advert on page 33.

Wednesday 7th August Breconshire Local & Family History Society – Outing to Abercamlais House: Following her talk to the Society in 2012, Susan Ballance has offered to show us round her house. The tour takes about 2 hours. Cost £5.00 per person.

Thursday 8th until Sunday 11th August Brecon Fringe Festival: www. breconfringe.co.uk. See advert on page 31.

Saturday 10th August Rose Day: 10am – 4pm. The Old Railway Line Garden Centre, Three Cocks. British gardens are famed for being full of roses.There will be a large selection of roses in full flower available at the garden centre. Staff will be on-hand to offer tips and advice on selecting the right rose for you, planting and feeding roses as well as aftercare.

Contact 01497 847055.

Saturday 17th August Bee Event: 10am – 4pm. The Old Railway Line Garden Centre, Three Cocks. Beekeeper Peter Guthrie, who is a nationally respected apiarist, will be visiting the garden centre with an observation hive. He will be onhand to offer people advice on selecting the best plants to attract bees to their garden. Youngsters will be able to learn how a hive operates and will be able to take

part in candle rolling for 50p per go. Peter will also be selling his own honey in the farm shop and there will be special honey-based desserts available for people to try in The Railway Restaurant.

Contact 01497 847055.

Wednesday 21st August ‘Myths & Mosaics’: 10am – 4pm.

Brecknock Museum. Join us to find out about Roman gods and myths and use the stories to inspire your own mosaic. Free family drop-in event. Children under 8 to be accompanied by an adult. Contact 01874 624121.

This year we will be producing a full colour supplement that combines the annual Brecon Jazz Festival and Brecon Fringe Festival. To include interesting articles, music profiles and event listings .... prices start from £50.

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FOR SALE Man’s suit light grey. Chest 46” waist 42” leg 29”. Brand new. Unworn. £20 O.N.O. Man’s suit M & S bottle green. Chest 46” waist 42” leg 29”. £15. Man’s suit beige. Lightweight. Chest 46” waist 42” leg 29”. As new. £15. Girls coat, Swiss made. Red with warm lining. Age 2/3yrs. Length 18” as new. £5. 01874 622269.

Belfast Sink and taps. £85. 07446 058674.

Petter A1 Stationary Engine. Very good condition. Very little work. £100 O.N.O. 01874 711269 / 07904 144175.

3 x Wine making demi jars. £5 each. 01874 711269 / 07904 144175.

Plastic type cat carry basket. Very clean. £15. 01874 711269 / 07904 144175.

Classical Guitar. Very good condition. £35.

01874 711269 / 07904 144175.

28hp Suzuki twin two stroke outboard engine. Water cooled. New impeller. aTwo new coils fitted last service. Very good runner. £250.

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Seagull round barrel outboard engine. Old but runs well. Very collectable.

01874 711269 / 07904 144175.

Walk-in Shower and tray. Still boxed. Cost over £400 will accept £200. 01874 711269 / 07904 144175.

USEFUL NUMBERS

SUB WOOFER. M J Acoustics PRO 50 Mk2.

Professional Sub Woofer. Hardly used. Looks like new. £149. 01497 847183.

Brecon Medical Group Practice...... 01874 622121

Teach Yourself Welsh Course. 2 CD’s & book in case. As New. £15. 01497 842929.

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Roberts ‘Prelude’ Portable Radio Cassette/CD Player. £10. 01497 842929.

Antique German VIOLIN. With bow and case.

Would suit advanced student. £400. 01497 842929.

3/4 size CELLO. With case. Cost £200 new. £70.

01497 842929.

Scott Roadster S3. Project Lite Flite. Shimano 8 Speed 24 Gears. Mavic CXP22 Wheels. Hutchinson Tyres. Lightweight Alloy Tubing. Frame size 52. Hardly used. £275. 07759 277377.

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OFFERED large chunk of vegetable garden in Rhosgoch. In return for a contribution of any fruit and veg grown. Separate access so no need to come near house. Plot has garden shed, water supply, some beds already dug, lots of fruit trees and bushes already. 07812 948586.

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