Local Beacon issue 50 / October 2013

The community magazine for Brecon and surrounding villages

October 2013 • Issue 50

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Welcome

The community magazine encouraging local residents to use what’s on their doorstep

Our October issue – what a struggle getting this one to press.

Someone or something decided to play some early tricks on us.

First my hard drive failed. After a visit to laptop hospital it returned home with a new Operating System, files still intact but software lost. The worst upset was the loss of thousands of emails. So here is a big apology to any contributors who sent in what’s on listings or free ads – they may not appear in this issue as promised.Would these people please send their entries again if they will be relevant to our November issue. Huge sorry for any inconvenience caused.

For the town of Brecon Goosepool Cottage, Winforton, Herefordshire HR3 6EB T: 01544 327716 M: 07971 446632 E: lisamarie@localbeacon.co.uk

October Competition

On a brighter note, we have some great features in this month’s issue.We showcase some fantastic venues for this years Christmas Party – turn to page 21. To catch the organised, we exhibit some super Christmas Shopping ideas – go to page 26.You may think it’s a abit early for any Christmas planning but if you’re anything like me, Christmas creeps up way to fast. Think early this year and spread out the shopping trips and pace yourself with the parties!

For the chance to win a £10 gift voucher from Pojfashions, please complete the wordsearch on page 46 and send to us by 16th October 2013. The winner will be picked at random.

Winner of last month’s competition: Kim Price, Brecon

Back in the Summer, school leavers would have received their exam results. Maybe you or someone you know is still uncertain of their future path. Turn to page 11, the NPTC Group may have the answer for you.

2013 Car Boot Sales OCTOBER DATES

This month Brecon hosts the Brecon Baroque Festival, some of the world’s finest musicians perform over four days – turn to page 18 & 19 for more information.

Many other local events are featured, please have a good look through this issue.

Saturday 12th & 26th from 9.30am – 12midday

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

£5 per boot – No booking required Refreshments stall

Although we at the Local Beacon are narked off with Halloween before it’s even started! local children will be looking forward to it with great excitement – turn to page 49 for some game ideas.

Contact 07811 961983 / 07802 811355 Local Beacon cannot be held responsible for any inaccuracies in advertisements nor for any consequences arising from this. Local Beacon cannot be held responsible for damage or loss of copy or error in printing. All artwork used in Local Beacon must not be published in any other media without permission from Local Beacon. Opinions expressed by contributors or advertisers are not necessarily those of the publisher. Other publications must not canvas advertisers from Local Beacon.

Lastly, don’t forget our last two Car Boot Sales at Hay Primary School.

Fingers, toes and legs crossed November issue will be a better experience all round!

Lisa Marie Badham x

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News from Brecon Singers

Glanusk services Sennybridge Visit our welcoming café which serves: all day breakfasts, home made main meals, puddings, cakes, & freshly ground coffee

A new term has begun with Musical Director Jonathon Ling and preparation is underway for our Concert in Brecon Cathedral on 16th November.

Always check our specials board

Situated on the main A40 between Brecon & Llandovery Open 7 days a week/take-away available Free Wi-Fi connection

The programme will include Vivaldi’s Gloria, Gwyneth Walker’s River Songs and a brand new arrangement of folk songs from The British Isles by our Assistant Director Paul Hayward.

If you love to sing, join us for rehearsals in The Neuadd at Christ College on Wednesdays 7.30.

– 9.30. pm. No auditions.

Also on site: lOndis shOp with not-to-be-missed monthly promotions newspapers • dvd club • Off licence Jet Wash • lottery • Oil 4 Wales Fuel paypoint • Welsh Gifts • Military supplies equestrian • range

HEATING Oil & Red Diesel on the Pump DELIVERIES AVAILABLE Minimum order 100 litres key Fuel and Fast Fuel cards accepted.

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POWYS FACTORS Ltd BRECON

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Riding Lessons for Children & Adults All ages and abilities catered for

BHS Qualified Instructors Floodlit Manege X-Country Course under construction

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SUPPLIERS TO TRADE AND RETAIL

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News from Friends of Brecon & District Contact Association visionaries, disturbed individuals in institutions, eccentrics and others.

David Maclagan is the author of Outsider Art: From the Margins to the Marketplace.

October is a busy month for the Friends of Brecon and District Contact Association.They are embracing Brecon Arts Festival with two art events – a talk on OUTSIDER ART and an ART FAIR at St Mary’s Church.

ART FAIR 2013 – Friday 18 October, 6-8pm and Saturday 19 October, 10am-4pm, St Mary’s Church, Brecon.

Local well-established artists and lesser-known artists come together with makers from Brecon & District Mind, Crickhowell Potters, Take pArt and the WI Thursday Painting Group to present an array of paintings, pottery, textiles, photographs, craft work and sculpture in St Mary’s Church. The artists will be on hand throughout the fair to discuss their work.

Brecon & District Contact Association is a voluntary sector organisation, which supports and empowers people who experience mental distress. Tel: 01874 611529 brecondistrict@btconnect.com www.breconmentalhealth.org.uk

OUTSIDER ART – Thursday 10 October, 7pm. George Hotel, Brecon £5, Friends £2.

David Maclagan, Yorkshire-based artist and art therapist will discuss the art he describes as ‘strikingly original work produced beyond the artistic mainstream by self-taught

PSM OUTDOORS 7, Castle Street, Hay-on-Wye HR3 5DF

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New Autumn ranges now in stock

North Face, Rab, Montane, Lowe Alpine, Wierd Fish, lovely new designs and colours

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News from local W I s PRIORY WI Priory members were delighted that fellow member Deanne Leboff ’s son David, a Londoner, had been able to come to talk about the history of London Underground Railway System.

Prior to his speech, the business part of the meeting was held. President Marion Carrod thanked everyone who had contributed towards the Welsh cake stall at Brecon Agricultural Show. Members Heather Parry and Mariane Morgan were involved with the cooking throughout the day.

Jean Evans was thanked for hosting the annual Garden Party. She along with Heather Parry and Helen Howe prepared the ‘eats’ for the evening, which were appreciated by everyone who attended.

Congratulations were extended to Deanna Leboff whose short story was forwarded for judging for the national Lady Denman Cup competition. The raffle prize, given by Anne Prytherch, was won by Doris Jones.

David Leboff was introduced to everyone by Marion Carrod. His talk was fascinating. There had been a railway boom between 1840 and 1850 and it was decided that an underground railway system should be constructed under the City of London. The first tunnel, the Thames tunnel, was built over 150 years ago. Steam engines were used

“ Steam engines were used to pull the carriages in the beginning” to pull the carriages in the beginning but after 1890 electric lines were assembled.The talk was illustrated with slides. Deborah Cogger thanked David on behalf of everyone.

Article by Eleanor Robinson

C.S. Watkins ProPerty maintenance Services include Renovations and Improvements • carpentry inc. wood & laminate floors •tiling floors and walls • Painting •Small plumbing repairs • call out and keyholder service All aspects of interior and exterior maintenance for home and business all work by multi Skilled tradeSman with over 30yrS exPerience

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Mike Luxton Electrician

Dog Training Classes Clarence Hall, Crickhowell starting Monday October 7th 12-1pm. Cost £48, £10 deposit secures a place

PAT Testing Installation & Repairs

Puppy & Dog Training classes starting in Abergavenny October 21st (evening) also, classes starting in Govilon October 29th (evening) All £48 £10 deposit required in advance.

Part P Registered Elecsa Registered No electrical job too small

Please contact Tracey for more information

3 The Paddocks, Newgate Street, Llanfaes, Brecon LD3 8DJ Tel: 01874 611794 Mob: 07802 711670 Email: mikeluxton1@tiscali.co.uk

THE SECOND HAND SHOP at THREE COCKS

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BABY REFLEXOLOGY CLASSES Light Touch Reflexology classes are taught to a parent or guardian in a series of 1 hour lessons once a week over a period of 3 weeks. Starting on Wednesday, 6th November, 2013.

Groesffordd Village Hall 10.30 – 11.30 Cost ~ £12.00 per session £12.00 Deposit essential to secure your place & £8.00 per session on the day.

You will be shown how to treat your child for everyday childhood ailments with effective & easy to follow Reflexology techniques.

Week 1 – Baby - Sleeping & comforting Week 2 – Feeding, colic & digestive problems Week 3 – Teething & earache

Plastering Contractor All aspects of new & traditional plastering

REFLEXOLOGY, FOOD SENSITIVITY & ENVIRONMENTAL ALLERGY THERAPY

Quality workmanship Free estimates

Holistic Therapist

All domestic and commercial work

Helen Sheppard

Reliable and friendly service

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Telephone 01874 665 461 Mobile 07976 546 051

STEVE COOK

Painter & Decorator

Computer repairs New Computers and Laptops.

INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PAINTING

All computer supplies and parts

PAPER HANGING REASONABLE RATES

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Call Steve on 8 01874 62240 108 or 07983 689

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News from Brecon Bowling Club

Brecon Bowling Club has had a very busy but enjoyable season. It was a privilege to host the Welsh Women’s Senior International Trials at the beginning of August and the Welsh Women’s Double Rinks Semi-Finals at the end of August.

The Mid Wales Senior Rinks were won by Brecon who went through to play in the National Finals.

The Men’s league team did very well, the ladies not so well; more ladies are needed to boost the side which is in the development stage.

Brecon Bowling Club would like to thank the local businesses who supported them with the match sponsorship scheme and those who gave raffle prizes. It is also very grateful to Local Beacon Magazine for giving us a great deal of exposure; we had a lot of feedback through this.

A Captains Charity Fancy Dress Bowling Day was held on 31st August and the proceeds, which amounted to £308.50 will go to British Heart Foundation Cymru.

Raven

Drama

A new drama club at Llangorse Village Hall Thursdays 5.30 till 7pm (term-time) Age 7-14 years Tutored by Lynn Clausen, a drama subject leader with 18 years teaching experience, including English. Fully CRB checked.

LAMDA exams to be offered to those interested. £5.00 per session (£3.00 concessions) Please ring to book a place: 07949 329561 Further enquiries email: lynn.clausen@btinternet.com

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BRECON

Thursdays 7pm St Davids Hall, Beilihelig Road, Llanfaes

Tel: Shelly 01874 622846 or 07980 259638

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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Wild in October

Protecting wildlife for the future

By the end of this month our remaining House Martins will have headed south. Just where they spend the winter is something of a mystery, although we know much more about Swallows. A hundred years ago a farmer in Natal, South Africa, caught a Swallow in his house and wrote to the London address on its ring. Since then two million Swallows have been ringed in the UK and a great number recaptured by ringers in South Africa where Swallows roost communally in reedbeds.

Of nearly four hundred thousand ringed House Martins, a few have been recovered in North Africa but only one further south in Nigeria. House Martins do not form communal roosts and are rarely seen in their winter quarters south of the Sahara. Perhaps they feed high above the rain forests and sleep on the wing.

The BTO has fitted tiny geolocators the size of a shirt button to Swifts and Nightingales. These contain an electronic calendar, a clock and a light sensor which measures day length.The device is removed when the

bird returns the following Spring and reveals where it has been. Geolocators might solve the Martin mystery, see www.bto.org/science/migration/tracking-studies.

Article by Keith Noble

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D B Electrics ElEctrical contractors • Domestic, commercial, agricultural • new builds, barn conversions, extensions, rewires • Electrical installation condition reports (landlord certificates) • Fault finding, repairs and upgrades • Pat testing

Over 20 years’ experience in all aspects of electrical work tel: 01874 624927 Mob: 07976 504755 Email: trevorbillinge@gmail.com

Dispute Resolution on YOUR Terms

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

Amity Mediation is led by Joanne Deveney, a Law Society Accredited Civil and Commercial Mediator, Qualified Family Mediator and Solicitor, with 20 years’ experience of working in dispute resolution.

Come and meet Joanne at our new offices at 12 The Bulwark, Brecon to discuss how Amity Mediation can help you.

Take ownership of your dispute before your dispute takes over your life.

Contact Joanne to discuss how she can help you to resolve your dispute 01874 624927 / 07539 369000 info@amitymediation.co.uk www.amitymediation.co.uk

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Riddles

by Father & Son

(Colan & James Badham) What travels around the world but stays in one spot? A stamp.

There is a fishing trawler, with a ladder in it, leaning against a wall at the harbor. There are 5 oars and 2 fishing nets in the trawler. The distance between two consecutive steps on the ladder is 1 metre. If waves lashing against the wall rise half metre in every half hour, in how much time will 6 steps of the ladder get under the waves? The trawler rises with the waves, so no steps will go under water.

The Giddy

Pig

OCTOBER IS THE LAST MONTH OF OUR CAR BOOT SEASON! Saturday 12th & 26th

HOG ROAST COMPANY Fully Mobile Hog Roast Catering Service for all Social occasions and events.

www.thegiddypig.com Get in touch to discuss your event 01874 658819 Meat supplied by W J George Butchers, Talgarth

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1 Steeple Lane, (next to St. Mary’s Church) Brecon LD3 7DJ Tel: 01874 623371 Fax: 01874 611195

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.”

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Brecon Film Society I’m So Excited Monday 7TH October SPAIN 2013 Dir:Pedro Almodóvar In Almodovar’s first foray into pure comedy for several years, a plane full of passengers find themselves stranded in the air after their landing gear jams.

Next Month: Caesar Must Die Monday 4th November

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Rachel Podger’s 8th Brecon Baroque

For the eighth successive year, Brecon will be home to some of the world’s finest musicians as musical director Rachel Podger sets the scene for Brecon Baroque Festival’s ‘The Roman Connection,’ four days of outstanding concerts inspired by Classical Rome, the template for intellectual life in the Baroque Age. Highlights include Handel’s great oratorio ‘Theodora’, Bach’s Cantatas & Concertos, an evening with Ensemble Diderot entitled ‘All Roads Lead to Rome’, plus works by Italian greats Corelli, Geminiani and Mossi. The concerts take place in Brecon Cathedral, Theatr Brycheiniog and Christ College Brecon between Friday 25 and Monday 28 October 2013.

hotshots Ensemble Diderot, bass Giles Underwood, Polish harpsichordist Marcin Światkiewicz and tenor Julian Podger. The Festival also includes its ever-popular dance element, this time a Baroque Tea Dance at Theatr Brycheiniog.

The stars of 2013 include Rachel Podger and the Festival’s resident ensemble, Brecon Baroque, countertenor Robin Blaze, young European

Box Office: For full details of concerts, artists, venues and tickets visit www.breconbeaconsmusic.com or Theatr Brycheiniog Box Office on 01874 611622.

“ Four days of outstanding concerts inspired by Classical Rome” Commenting on the 2013 Festival, Rachel said: “This year, my violin has taken me across Europe, North America and Asia as well as in and out of the recording studio and I have been lucky enough to work with some of the world’s finest musicians. It always gives me real pleasure to bring some of them home to my front door on the world, the Brecon Beacons. In true Italian form, these four days promise to be a real feast for the senses, so don’t miss out.”

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Party, Party ...

Party!

Pilgrims Licensed tea rooms and outside catering

I know it’s only October, but when it comes to the Christmas Works Party it’s only right that the event is planned well so a good time is had by all. Maybe I’m wrong, but my team work extremely hard all year long – it’s my duty as ‘the Boss’ to give them a fantastic night out. Last year ended with full tummies and empty wine bottles!

Veronica, our new sales lady, has been in contact with some local establishments. They have got themselves organised for the season ahead and await any enquiries you may have.

As well as venues, we’ve also included some other ideas that may help put your party in full swing.

Remember that a Christmas Party doesn’t just have to be for local companies, it’s a great excuse to get the family all together in one place with great food and fantastic times.

All our food is freshly prepared and cooked on the premises.

Festive Lunches and Evening Meals available Wed 20th November to Sat 21st December 2013 ADVANCE BOOKING ESSENTIAL

Festive Lunches

Available 12-2.30pm (excluding Sundays) Main course £9 • 2 courses for £12 Children under 10 yrs 1/2 price

Festive evening MeaLs For groups

Private Evening Opening for Groups of 15 People or More 2 courses for £16 • 3 courses for £20 Children under 10 yrs 1/2 price

Festive parties at piLgriMs For Groups of 10 people or more

Festive Finger Buffet £7.50 per person

OPEn ChriStMAS DAy!

Advance booking essential, one sitting only – space limited all inclusive £50 per person

Brecon & Radnor Bouncy Hire

Children under 10 yrs 1/2 price

open new Years DaY 2014!

Serving Breakfasts 8.30-10.30am Special Lunch Menu served 12-3pm (Booking advised)

Bouncy Castles for

All Festive BookinG Forms Are AvAilABle From PilGrims teArooms or From our weBsite.

Parties • Events Weddings • Schools

PILGRIMS PROGRESS OUTSIDE CATERING

Indoor or outdoor

Festive Baking! • Party Food for delivery or collection! • Take-away Christmas Day Lunches!

Call or email for more info or to place an order. enquiries.pilgrims@gmail.com 07970 997904

Please see our website for further details and prices

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

Contact Jerry or Paula on 01591 620327 or 07803 589627

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Private function room available free.

Ideal for Birthdays, Christenings, Xmas Party etc Choice of menu to suite your pocket.

Self catering optional.(Buffet only) In-house entertainment with Gareth Phillips available. Free with groups over 20.

8MAS 0ARTY • Bookings now being taken.

• Choice of menu – 2 or 3 Course Xmas Dinner, Grills, Curry night, Buffet and more.

• Free Entertainment for bookings over 20.

• Book on a Sunday and join the gang for Sunday night Karaoke.

• Accommodation available at a special party rate.Our cottages sleep 4.

For further information Contact:Mary 07885511085/01874623829 e-mail: Phillips 285@btinternet.com G O O D F O O D • G O O D B E E R • G O O D ATM O S PH E R E To advertise in the Local Beacon tel. 07971 446632 email. lisamarie@localbeacon.co.uk - 24 -

Christmas Menu Now Available 2-courses £15.95 3-courses £19.95 includes mince pies, mints & coffee OAP Christmas Lunches 2-courses £12.95

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Bookings now being taken for Christmas

(entertainment available at extra cost)

Charity Quiz 23rd October entry £2.50 per person £100 prize – please ring to book your place

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Home cooked food, families welcome.

Please call for more details Keith, Denise, Lee and Nat Llanfihangel Talyllyn, Llangorse, Brecon

Tel: 01874 658697

Usk & Railway Inn

Based Locally between Brecon and Hay

Christmas Menu 3-course £17.95

Marquees for all occasions

Call 01874 636101 or visit www.uskandrailwayinn.com

Next ViewiNg eVeNt SATURDAY 12Th OcTObeR

barn@brynich Wedding Fayre Sunday 13th October

email: info@uskandrailwayinn.com Ensuite accommodation, sky t.v. & wifi etc.

Sennybridge, Brecon LD3 8RS

www.westcountrymarquees.co.uk

Tel: 01874 938005 E: wales@westcountrymarquees.co.uk

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Shop locally this Christmas Christmas shopping is usually a stressful experience but it really doesn’t need to be. Why not start your Christmas list locally, right here on your doorstep in Brecon? I think you’d be genuinely surprised on what and who you could buy for. Many of the local shops offer very competitive prices, not just competing with shops further afield but also with internet prices.

To make it stress free, break up the shopping trip with some tea and cake in a local cafe, or end the day with food and beverage in a local restaurant.

The Rohan Superfine Merino takes full advantage of the incredible properties of nature’s finest technical fabric – it’s very rare and very special. It’s incredibly soft, luxuriously comfortable, high wicking, UV protective and has an uncanny natural resistance to the build up of odour. We think it makes the perfect cold weather base layer.

From crew and zip neck tops to necktubes, scarves and hats – A perfect Christmas gift idea to keep your loved ones cosy and warm over the chilly winter months.

Going local means no fuel costs, bumping into familiar faces and keeping your hard earned dosh within the community.

Here are a few ideas to help start that all important Christmas List.

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New Autumn

/Winter stock now in store – Quilted Gillet’s all in our reversible range so come take a look.

• Hatley coats for both girls and boys • Hatley pyjamas - glow in the dark dinosaur, horse’s, & Christmas themed.

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le it is all about being reversib Special Hatley slipper boots so cute bears, robins, rabbits.

Emlie-et-Rose special occassion outfits.

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Beauty therapy

by Paula Davies

Spray tan, acrylic nails, gel overlay, shellac, make-up, individual eyelashes, manicure, pedicure, Hollywood toes, facial, tinting & waxing. Princess parties.

Traditional & Contemporary Toys, Gifts & Clothes

Christmas staff pamper parties, Gift vouchers available.

Tel: 01874 623400 Mob: 07971 973666 Rhydywernen farm, Brecon.

By appointments only.

New in - Little Green Radicals clothing.

We’ve lots of new stock for Christmas from dolls houses to stocking fillers.

Come & Visit us at No. 6 The Bulwark, Brecon, LD3 7LB OPEN 10 ‘TILL 5, MON TO SAT.

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Welcome to

Abundance of high quality award-winning food stuffs sourced throughout Wales. A range of fresh, usually vegetarian/wholefood salads on a daily basis, to take away.

Look forward to seeing you at 6A The BulWArk, Brecon

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A passion for food and quality

“

A germ of an idea began six or so years ago – should I open a) a candle shop b) a housewares /linen shop or c) a Welsh Food Shop?

Well here I am today with my own Welsh Food Shop (and more) in the heart of Brecon – always the preferred choice because of the year round appeal to visitors and the fact that there hasn’t been a deli in the town for over fifteen years. I have always had a passion for food and quality products – which was the focus for providing a shop which sells the abundance of high quality and often award-winning food stuffs to be found throughout Wales.

Market research visiting and sampling the wares at all the major local food festivals, many hours of business mentoring, a small business loan and financial help from the New Enterprise Allowance (because of six months of unemployment), resulted in signing the lease on 6a The Bulwark and opening on 21 August.

I have been at times been quite overwhelmed by the support and feedback I have had from locals and visitors and thanks to both FYI: Brecon and Facebook have now got quite a following, regular ‘return’ customers and my loyal lunch club! I make a range of fresh, usually vegetarian/wholefood salads on a daily basis, to take away. No sandwiches, rolls, baguettes or wraps – quite a standing joke now!

So what can you find in my shop? I have sourced ALL the products from Wales and use only three distributors – one of whom specialises in Welsh products, and have (at the last count) ten independents supplying on a regular basis.The products include over twelve varieties of cheese

including two goat, four ‘blues’, Caerphilly, Teifi cheese, Buffalo Cheddar (once tried usually purchased). Some of these cheeses you will not find anywhere else in Brecon and several are ‘in the round’ which means my customers can choose how much they need. Other items include a range of loose teas from Abergavenny, Cowboy Pickles,

“ I have been at times been quite overwhelmed by the support and feedback” Welsh Rapeseed Oil (better for you than olive) Cradoc’s Biscuits, artisan breads, savouries, flapjacks and biscuits which are hand-made, and shortly to come a range of gluten free cakes and savouries and confectionary. There is also a range of vegan products, and traditional award winning pies from Newport. I am trialling charcuterie from Gornos, (Cardiff), and am now sourcing Sheep’s milk cheese and several other products which customers have been requesting. I will be re-stocking my supply of Black Mountain Smokery, and am going to be selling alcohol before Christmas. If I have left anything out you must come in and see what I have to offer and maybe taste some chutneys, jams, cheese or anchovies, have a chat about food and how it works to result in a healthier life. (My other passion is Nutritional Therapy) I will be hosting evening events soon and have several producers lined up, the only criteria being bring your own chair and be prepared for an enjoyable and educating evening! The future, well I have plans to expand into the ‘Back Room’ – many requests for a wholefood café (possibly) but I will be stocking a range of kitchenware/ craftsman made food related items. I look forward to seeing you in My Deli soon. Mandy.

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The Walled Garden in October edible Hedging – bare root mixed hedging of Walnut, Hazel, crab apple, elder, Blackthorn, Hawthorn and rose for planting november. spring Flowering Bulbs – including alliums,Tulips, narcissi, snowdrops, camassias.

Fruit Trees – Damson, Greengage, Walnut, Welsh apple and Pear varieties.

Beautiful old fashioned plant nursery set in the cadw listed walled kitchen garden of an 1850’s Victorian Gothic house on the south side of Llangors Lake.

Directions: From Brecon drive east on the A40 for 2 miles, turn left just after Peterstone Court and after 2 miles the Nurseries are on your left. From Abergavenny drive west on the A40 through Crickhowell and into Bwlch and then turn right at the War Memorial, signposted Llangors.

After 2 miles turn left and after 1 mile at the T junction turn right. The Nurseries are ½ a mile on your right. From Langors take the road towards Bwlch After 2 miles turn right, and after 1 mile at the T junction turn right. The Nurseries are ½ a mile on your right.

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Cariad’s Column

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I’ve got some good news. James and me entered some home produce into Clifford Show last month: we won first prize for our soft fruit; third for Dolly’s eggs (that’s our pet chicken if you aren’t a regular reader); and we lost out on the heaviest marrow to some much bigger ones. It was great fun entering. We had some shiny coins that are now in our piggy banks. I love pigs, our neighbours have pet pigs ...

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We’ve just come back from a trip to London. We went on a tube. People don’t smile much on the tube do they? ... or wave? I did make some people smile though - I did a pig noise.

I am having so much fun at nursery. My week is getting very busy so I may not be able to do a column every month. Mummy has asked me to go bi-monthly, I don’t really know what that means. She says that people like my column so I must keep up the good work! So see you in a couple of months folks!

Love Cariad Mia Badham x

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These were mega yummy.

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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.

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

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37th Market On Saturday 2nd November the Rotary Club of Brecon will hold its annual Caledonian Market as always on the first Saturday in November.

The first was in 1977 and not a year has been missed since then. It has become quite an institution for many Brecon people and is looked forward to with great anticipation. The floor and tables in the Market Hall are stacked with items such as books, toys, clothes, furniture, other household goods and garden produce all donated by local people for local people to buy at bargain prices. All the proceeds go to supporting charities most of which are local. Members of the club collect all the items in the weeks before the sale. Over the weekend of the Market they are assisted by a large number of enthusiastic volunteers who come back year after year and who are essential to its success. Last year a record ÂŁ10,000 was raised for deserving causes. This year the market will open an hour earlier at 11 a.m.

Every Tuesday at 6.30pm BRECON Bishop Bevan Hall, Lion Street.

Every Wednesday at 6.30pm GlaNGRWyNEy Glangrwyney Village Hall, Crickhowell Rd.

Tel: 01873 812053 Mob: 07796 628419

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Puffins Pre-School

Proprietor: Claire Jones Open 8am-6pm Mon-Fri Tel: 01874 611615 • Providing child care for children aged 3 months – 4 years.

• Fully qualified andCRB checked, friendly staff.

• Offering 3 year old funding.

• Extremely spacious outdoor areas.

• Promoting the Welsh language.

• Providing a safe and friendly home from home environment for all.

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Boost your immunity

Cradoc Golf Club

to better enable you to face the viruses that flourish this time of year

Is hosting an evening of comedy on Saturday 2nd November 2013 From 7.30pm with

IMMUNE BOOSTING TEA When you feel a chill coming on, the right herbal tea may nip it in the bud. Try this one: in a plunger-style coffeemaker, combine one tablespoon of dried cloves, one teaspoon of whole cardamom seeds, one teaspoon of ground cinnamon and 1/2 teaspoon of ground ginger. Add 450ml boiling water and steep for ten minutes. Strain and serve.

MUSTARD BATH Mustard is great for colds and flu; it will soothe aching limbs and relieve chills.

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1 tablespoon of powdered mustard optional 2 drops of essential oil of eucalyptus 2 drops of essential oil of rosemary

Tickets £25 each

2 drops of essential oil of pine

To include three-course meal and disco to finish the evening.

Mix the mustard powder with a little water to make a paste. Stir in the oils and disperse in the bath.

Avoid using harsh and nasty chemicals on your skin which destroy its’ natural balance – check the label of your beauty products.

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Tickets available from Cradoc Golf Club Tel: Debbie on 01874 623658 (option 2) to reserve your ticket

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Nutty toffee apples

Witchcraft Cocktail

A suitably spooky cocktail perfect for a Halloween celebration. Black vodka and blackberries combine in this gothic punch.

Studded with crunchy nuts, these grown-up toffee apples work well for a Halloween or Bonfire Night party recipe.

Ingredients 6 Cox apples 6 small wooden ice lolly sticks 225g/8oz granulated sugar 110ml/4fl oz water 30g/1oz butter 2 tbsp golden syrup 4 tbsp finely chopped mixed nuts Preparation method Push the wooden sticks halfway into the apples at the stalk end. Dissolve the sugar and water in a thick-bottomed pan over a gentle heat.

Add the butter and syrup to the mixture and bring to the boil. Continue to boil, without stirring, until the toffee reaches 140C/275F (use a sugar thermometer to measure this).

Remove the pan from the heat and gently stir in the nuts.

Carefully dip each apple into the toffee, making sure each apple is well coated, and set aside to harden on a baking try lined with non-stick parchment.

Ingredients 25ml/1fl oz black vodka 1 tbsp lemon juice 2 tsp vanilla extract 25ml/1fl oz blackberry liqueur 25ml/1fl oz fresh apple juice To garnish 1 Blackberry Preparation method Place the vodka, lemon juice, vanilla syrup, blackberry liqueur and apple juice into a cocktail shaker filled with ice and shake well.

Pour into a cocktail glass.

Garnish with a blackberry.

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Brecon Cathedral Shop Priory Hill, Brecon LD3 9DP.

We offer a superb range of unique cards for all occasions, books, confectionery, toys, ties, scarves, socks, scented candles, pictures, CDs, Welsh and religious (including Cathedral) items, plus a growing range of gifts for music-lovers.

Now in stock: Caldey Island lavender products and delightful “Church Mouse” reproductions by Oakapple Designs – perfect for Christmas presents.

The shop is situated in the historic Tithe barn, opposite the Cathedral, which also houses the Exhibition Centre (available to hire).

Pilgrims Tearooms is adjacent, which serves light lunches, cakes and tea/coffee.

There is free parking for customers in the Cathedral’s car-park.

Shop hours (until 4th Nov): 10.45am to 4.15pm Monday to Saturday, 12.15pm to 4pm Sundays From 4th Nov: 11.45am to 3.45pm Monday to Saturday, closed on Sundays Contact: 01874 623857 www.breconcathedralshop.co.uk

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Wild Weekend October 19th sees a coup for the Festival of British Cinema.

The director, David Bond, is coming to a screening of his acclaimed documentary PROJECT WILD and to discuss the Wild Network, a movement to get kids reconnecting with nature. 8LI ½PQ [MPP FI shown at Talgarth Town Hall at 8pm..

Among other startling facts about our children’s PMZIW XLI ½PQ VIZIEPW XLEX XLI XMQI GLMPHVIR WTIRH playing out of doors has decreased by 50% in one generation. The National Trust, RSPB, Green Lions and Play Wales are among the organisations working together to change this and PROJECT WILD in a funny and polemical way convinces as to why it is necessary to have the campaign.

8LI ½PQ MW VIPIEWIH REXMSR[MHI MR 4MGXYVI ,SYWI Cinemas on October 25th so we are lucky to have it a week early. The Festival of British Cinema is WLS[MRK XLI ½PQ *6)) EX 8EPKEVXL 8S[R ,EPP We are showing it free because we think it is important for our children’s futures to convince as many adults as possible that their kids should swop screen time [I pads, phones, TV,] for wild time.

Also at 3pm on Saturday 19th there will be wild activities for children, accompanied by a parent, a WGVIIRMRK SJ E WLSVX ½PQ QEHI F] XLI ;MPH ;]I Web Media group and early evening pizzas at The Bakers Table, Talgarth Mill.

7S LEZI E [MPH [IIOIRH ERH FI WYVI XS KIX ]SYV ½PQ tickets early, it should be a popular event: Tickets from: Talgarth: The Bakers Table , Talgarth Mill. ,E] SR ;]I )MKLXIIR 6EFFMX ,E] 'EWXPI SV VMRK 01497 831189 For further details about the EGXMZMXMIW JSV GLMPHVIR ERH XLI ½PQ GLIGO SYV [IF site: www. festivalof british cinema SV VMRK )QQE on 01497831416

Brecon Town Council are once again starting to organise The Annual Act of Remembrance which will be held on Sunday 10th November, 2013 at 10.30hrs at St. Mary’s Parish Church followed by a service at the Cathedral at 11.30hrs.

ALL WELCOME If you have any questions please contact The Town Clerk Mrs. Gail Rofe on Brecon 01874 622884 mornings only or email brecon.guildhall@btinternet.com. If you would like to order a wreath please contact Mr. John McFall British Legion Poppy Appeal Organiser on 0781 147 4801.

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Fruit Harvest and Juicing Bonanza 2013!

The fruit harvest has arrived again and thanks to just the right amount of rain, wind and sun, at just the right time, we’re going to have a bumper crop!

To reflect this fruit bonanza and last year’s projects success, The Green Valleys are holding 3 BIG juicing events this year:

“ The Green Valleys are holding 3 BIG juicing events this year” Saturday 19th October Brecon Apple Festival at Brecon Cathedral 10-4 Including apple juicing, Demos, a Bar, BBQ and apple food delights from Pilgrims Tearooms, Live Music from Big Joe Bone and Hershel’s Barn, and other fun appley activities! Marquee in case of bad weather…

Sunday 27th October Juicing at Abergavenny Transition Fair in The Market Hall 10-4 TGV juicing kits and apples available to use as well as all the excellent stalls, activities and foodie things going on in the hall as part of Abergavenny Transition Fair – well worth a visit!

“ TGV Juicing kits available to use”

should make light leg work of all that fruit. Also,TGV will be purchasing a 55 litre hydropress, which uses mains water supply to extract juice and big enough to keep the bike scratter peddling all day!

Again this year TGV are organising community fruit picks. So, if you know of a tree or orchard that has fruit that needs picking, let us know. And, if you would like to be involved in the fruit picking fun, (usually followed by a rewarding drink in a local pub!), then get in touch to find out when and where your local picks are happening.

Sunday 3rd November Juicing at Melin Talgarth Mill and Farmers Market 10-4 TGV juicing kits available to use and The Bakers Table Café will be involved in utilising the community picked apples and Talgarth Farmers Market is in the Hall making a great day out!

For all the events TGV will be using hand scratters and juicing kit. Plus a bike powered scratter, which

Any enquiries please contact: Charlie on 07967343619 or email CharlieS@thegreenvalleys.org Or check us out at www.thegreenvalleys.org

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Pilgrims Licensed tea rooms and outside catering

juicing events

Delicious homemade food, freshly made from local produce in the heart of the Brecon Beacons

Saturday 19th October Brecon Apple Festival at Brecon Cathedral 10-4 Sunday 27th October Juicing at Abergavenny Transition Fair in The Market Hall 10-4

Mon-Sat 9.00am-5pm Sunday 9.00am-4pm Drinks & Cakes served all day Breakfasts 9.00-11am Lunches & Snacks 12-2.30pm Roast Lunches every Sunday

Sunday 3rd November Juicing at Melin Talgarth Mill and Farmers Market 10-4

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THIS MONTH

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Organised by The Green Apple pressing, food, drink, live music & more! t 10am-4pm on Sat 19th Oc

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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.

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Made with clean sawdust from local sources.

Minimal ash, no sparking, clean to handle.

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

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Hallow’een Games Pass the pumpkin

Apple bobbing

You will need:

You will need:

Music

Large bowl or bucket

A hollowed-out pumpkin

Large towel or plastic sheet

Goodies to fill the pumpkin

Apples

A fun way to give pass-the-parcel a Halloween twist, this is played in the same way but you should fill the pumpkin so that each time the music stops whoever has the pumpkin at that time can select a goody from inside.

Towels for drying off

At the very end, when everyone has had a turn, a random lucky winner gets the pumpkin and the remaining goodies left inside.

Make your own toffee apples

Fill your bowl or bucket to 3/4 of its capacity with cold water and place your towel or sheet under the bucket. Put about 4-6 apples in the water and let each child have a turn at getting as many apples as possible - hands must remain firmly behind backs!

The easiest way to get the apples involves getting very wet (you need to push the apple all the way to the bottom of the bucket) so have a towel to hand to mop up wet faces!

You will need: Selection of apples, ready pierced with sticks Bowls filled with melted toffee* Hundreds and thousands, chocolate strands or other things to stick on the apples Greaseproof paper to cool the toffee apples on.

This is a nice easy one and the children can take their handywork home at the end of the party (if they can hold off eating them!) Each child takes an apple and dips it into the toffee and then rolls their apple into their preferred sweeties! *It’s easy to make your own toffee mixture or you can melt down shop-bought toffee sweets. Be sure that the mixture is not boiling hot when the children are making their toffee apples.

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News from Bronllys Hospital

& Community League of Friends After what seems years of continuous campaigning we seem to have a lull. This means that The League can get back to its main aims and objectives, which are to raise money to provide amenities to improve patient care.

We would like to thank a number of people that have helped us. Firstly we would like to thank all of you who have given donations. Among the items we have bought over the last two years are another high/low bed and a new Ice Flaker machine for physio. This is an important piece of equipment to help aid patient recovery. Both these items were around ÂŁ3000 each. We bought a reclining chair and await delivery of another two. We have also bought new bedside tables and foot rests as well as many smaller items for the ward and Day Hospital.

We have paid for a better TV Ariel and we have just bought a DVD player for the Day Hospital. All

patients receive a present from us at Christmas and Easter Eggs at Easter.

With the help of the Barnes Project in Talgarth and supported by some volunteers, we have been able to reintroduce the trolley round three days a week for the wards and the Day Hospital. Our thanks to Bronllys Garage for providing papers on sale or return and to Boughrood Stores who keep us well supplied with sweets and chocolates at a competitive price, as well as going out of their way to provide requested items. We should also like to XLERO 1VW 7YQQIV½IPH JVSQ 8EPKEVXL JSV TVSZMHMRK this service for many a year.

Please support our Autumn Fair on Saturday November 9th 2pm - 4pm Talgarth Church Hall and THANK YOU AGAIN Maggie Sims Chair of Bronllys & Community League of Friends Bronllys Hospital, Bronllys.

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What’s on: during the week REAPPEARING CLUBS After so many successes, Brecon Speakers Club collapsed a year or so ago. It is intended to regenerate it on a sustainable basis. Free coaching in public speaking will be offered in addition to debates on contemporary issues and the opportunity to enter local national contests (in which Brecon S.C. competed successfully in the past).

Similarly, the once-renowned Brecon Theological and Philosophical Society faded away.

Brecon needs such a discussion group and, to stimulate its restoration, it is planned to organise one or two prototype meetings in the hope that it may again take off.

Please stand by for further details.

Mention these developments to those around you. Let us have your comments and suggestions.

Contact Mike at MJDouse@gmail. com or John 01874 622874.

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.

Alive & Kickin’ Community Choir’: 7 – 9pm. Coleg Powys Brecon Campus. £5.00 per

session / £3.00 for Coleg Powys Staff/ students. Everyone, from age 12 upwards is very welcome.

Please don’t worry about needing any past singing experience. It’s open to everyone! Contact Tanya Walker 07723016837 or email: tanyawalkermusic@hotmail.com.

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.

Open Mic: 8pm. The Globe at Hay.The very best musicians from the locality and beyond. Contact 01497 821762.

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.

Summer Midweek Boot Sale: 5.30 – 8.30pm. Bookends Car Park, Three Cocks, LD3 0SD. £3 per boot. Contact 01497 847791.

Brecon Women in Business: (first Wednesday of the month) 5.30pm at The George Hotel, Brecon.

Contact Johanna 01874 625994 or Janet 01874 611467.

What’s on: during the week Brecon Business Club: (meets on the 2nd Wednesday 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.

Velo Hay Cycle Club: 6pm. Drover Cycles, Forest Road, Hay. All welcome. Contact 01497 821134 or visit Drover Cycles Facebook page for details of rides.

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, 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 – Rehearsals: 7.30 – 9.30pm (Commencing September). We are pleased to announce that Brecon Singers are currently appointing a new Musical Director who will join us in September with fresh ideas for concerts in 2013-2014. Join us if you love to sing and can commit regularly to rehearsals in Brecon. No auditions required. For September start date and rehearsal venue, visit www.breconsingers. com or contact 01874 658332.

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 & 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, email: jhosie@btinternet.com Raven Drama: 5.30 – 7pm (Term time only). Llangorse Village Hall. Age 7–14yrs. Contact Lynn Clausen 07949 329561.

Gwernyfed Ladies Rugby Training: 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 Brecon Youth 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.

Club Night: 7.30pm. The Globe at Hay. Home to a rich variety of groups and societies. Contact 01497 821762.

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 website http://breconexplorer s.co.uk.

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

Friday Brecon Bowling Club: (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 the Youth Centre, Cradoc Rd, Brecon. Any level or ability. Any medium. Professional tutor. Contact Geraldine White 01874 610415 or Eleanor Sherwood 01874 623937.

What’s on: during the week / month Brecon Bouncers: 4 – 5.45pm at Brecon Leisure Centre.Trampoline activities. Contact Sue Goodhead 01874 623677.

Friday Live: 8pm. The Globe at Hay. Fantastic live entertainment.

Comedy, music and more.

Contact 01497 821762.

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-to-one advice.

Shenanigans: 8pm. The Globe at Hay. The best party for miles.

Live bands and DJ’s every week.

Contact 01497 821762.

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).

DURING THE MONTH Tuesday 1st – Thursday 31st October Artbeat Brecon presents: Brecon Arts Festival. A month long celebration of the Arts in Brecon.

Contact 01874 622800.

Wednesday 2nd October Breconshire Local & Family History Society – Using the Resources at the Regimental Museum: 2-4pm.

Brecon Library (upstairs room).

Bill Cainan will explain how to use the facilities at the Museum for researching family history.

Wednesday 2nd and Thursday 3rd October I’m With the Band: Theatre Brycheiniog. Contact 01874 611622. See advert on page 47.

Saturday 5th October Cracking Walks around Crickhowell – Llangattock Quarries: 10am. CRiC Centre. £5 per person, free under 12.

Contact 01873 811970.

Brecon Beacons Food Festival 2013: 10am – 5pm. Market Hall, Brecon. Free entry.

Sunday 6th October 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 50.

Monday 7th October Brecon Film Society presents:“I’m So Excited.”: 7.15 for 7.30pm. Coliseum Cinema, Brecon. In Almodovar’s first foray into pure comedy for several years, a plane full of passengers find themselves stranded in the air after their landing gear jams. Contact Judith Fitton 01874 623166. See article on page 16.

Wednesday 9th October Charity Bridge Evening – SI Brecon and District: 6 for 6.30pm. Llangynidr Village Hall.

In aid of Macmillan Wales. Tickets £12.50 to include a two course supper. Contact Sue Candy 01874 730737.

Thursday 10th October Outsider Art – Friends of Brecon and District Contact Association: 7pm. The George Hotel, Brecon. Entry £5, Friends £2. Contact 01874 611529. See article on page 5.

Thursday 10th – Monday 14th October Hay Walking Festival: 48 guided walks over 5 days.

Friday 11th October Mugenkyo – Taiko Drummers: Theatre Brycheiniog. Contact 01874 611622. See advert on page 47.

Saturday 12th October 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 14.

Brecknock Farmers Market: 9.30am – 2pm. Brecon Market Hall. Contact 07805 375636. See advert on page 5.

Cracking Walks around Crickhowell – Table Mountain: 10am. CRiC Centre. £5 per person, free under 12. Contact 01873 811970.

Sunday 13th October Wedding Fayre: 11am – 3pm. The Barn at Brynach. Free admission.

Contact 01874 623480.

Wedding Fayre & Open Day: 12noon – 4pm. The Manor Hotel, Crickhowell. Contact 01873 810212. See advert on page 38.

Monday 14th October “Drop in Day”: Llangasty Retreat House, Llangasty, Brecon, LD3 7PX. An opportunity to pause for prayer and personal reflection – come for all or part of the day.

Bring your own lunch. Coffee and tea provided. No charge, donations welcome. Contact 01874 658250.

Wednesday 16th October Seth Lakeman – Folk Superstar: Theatre Brycheiniog. Contact 01874 611622. See advert on page 47.

Thursday 17th October Brecon Political and Theological Discussion Group – Opening Meeting: 7.30pm. The Three Horseshoes, Llanfaes.

The discussion leader will be Peter Brooke and his subject will be: ‘The Christian Faith and the Financial Crisis. A reply to Lord Griffiths of Fforestfach: Part II – The Financial Crisis’. Contact John Harries 01874 622874.

Friday 18th October Concert: 7.30pm. Brecon Cathedral.

Morriston Male Voice Choir, Emily Pugh, Maisie O’Shea and Huw

What’s on: during the month / next month Roberts.Tickets £6 (Seniors £5).To raise funds for Brecon Cathedral.

Contact 01874 623857 or 625222.

See advert on page 37.

Friday 18th and Saturday 19th October Art Fair 2013 – Friends of Brecon and District Contact Association: Friday 6 – 8pm, Saturday 10am – 4pm. St Mary’s Church, Brecon.

Free admission. Contact 01874 611529. See article on page 5.

Saturday 19th October Cracking Walks around Crickhowell – Glanusk: 10am.

CRiC Centre. £5 per person, free under 12. Contact 01873 811970.

Brecon Apple Festival: 10am – 4pm. Brecon Cathedral. Including apple juicing, Demos, a Bar, BBQ and apple food delights from Pilgrims Tearooms, Live Music from Big Joe Bone and Hershel’s Barn, and other fun appley activities! Marquee in case of bad weather. Contact 07967 343619.

See article and advert on pages 44 and 45.

Wild Network: 3pm. Talgarth Town Hall. Wild activities for children, accompanied by a parent, a screening of a short film made by the Wild Wye Web Media group and early evening pizzas at The Bakers Table, Talgarth Mill. So have a wild weekend and be sure to get your film tickets early, it should be a popular event: Tickets from: Talgarth – The Bakers Table, Talgarth Mill. Hay – Eighteen Rabbit, Hay Castle. Contact 01497 831189. See article on page 43.

Flix in the Stix (Talgarth) presents: ‘Project Wild’: 7.30 for 8pm. Pre film pizzas available at The Bakers’ Table from 5pm.This month only – free entrance to film, but ticketed (Early booking essential). Contact The Baker’s Table 01874 711125.

See advert on page 50 and article on page 43.

Sunday 20th October Grand Concert: 7pm. The Guildhall, Brecon. Artists: John Davies (Tenor), Llandybie, Jennifer

Drew Parry (Mezzo-Soprano), Brecon. Also Trallong Ladies Choir, Musical director Lynne Jones MBE. Proceeds in aid of Senni Village Hall.Tickets £5 on door or contact Ann Jones 01874 636157.

Wednesday 23rd October Charity Quiz: The Black Cock Inn, Llanfihangel Talyllyn. £2.50 per person. Contact 01874 658697.

See advert on page 25.

Thursday 24th until Saturday 26th October Brecknock Little Theatre presents – “Hobson’s Choice”: 7.30pm. The Guildhall, Brecon.

Tickets on door, or from The Hours Cafe or Cariad. See advert on page 43.

Friday 25th October The Art of Dowsing – One Day Workshop:Talgarth Centre of Natural Healing, The Cottage, Hay Road, Talgarth. Contact 01874 713161.

Brecon Baroque Festival presents – Handel’s ‘Theodora’ with Robin Blaze (Countertenor): 7pm. Brecon Cathedral. Contact 01874 611622. See advert and article on pages 18 and 19.

Friday 25th until Monday 28th October Brecon Baroque Festival – Rachel Podger & Friends. Contact 01874 611622. See advert and article on pages 18 and 19.

Saturday 26th October 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 14.

Brecon Baroque Festival presents – ‘Cantatas & Concertos’ by J S Bach: 7pm. Theatr Brycheiniog.

Contact 01874 611622. See advert and article on pages 18 and 19.

Sunday 27th October Juicing at Abergavenny Transition Fair: 10am – 4pm.The Market Hall, Abergavenny. TGV juicing kits and apples available to use as well as

all the excellent stalls, activities and foodie things going on in the hall as part of Abergavenny Transition Fair – well worth a visit! Contact 07967 343619. See article and advert on pages 44 and 45.

Brecon Baroque Festival presents – Ensemble Diderot – ‘All Roads lead to Rome’: 7pm.

Christ College, Brecon. Contact 01874 611622. See advert and article on pages 18 and 19.

Monday 28th October Brecon Baroque Festival presents – ‘Corelli & ‘Handel’ with Brecon Baroque Festival Orchestra & Powys Youth Orchestra: 7pm.

Theatr Brycheiniog. Contact 01874 611622. See advert and article on pages 18 and 19.

Tuesday 29th October – Saturday 2nd November Tempest on Fire – Fire Theatre Epic: Theatre Brycheiniog.

Contact 01874 611622. See advert on page 47.

Wednesday 30th October Ghazalaw / Ballet Nimba: Theatre Brycheiniog. Contact 01874 611622. See advert on page 47.

Thursday 31st October Boeing Boeing – Classic Farce: Theatre Brycheiniog. Contact 01874 611622. See advert on page 47.

Saturday 2nd November The Rotary Club of Brecon’s 37th Annual Caledonian Market: 11am.

The Market Hall, Brecon. See article and advert on page 37.

Frapetus Productions present “Not About Heroes”: 7.30pm.

The Guildhall, High Street, Brecon.

Stephen MacDonald’s moving and intriguing play tells the story of the friendship between World War 1 poets Siegfried Sassoon and Wilfred Owen during their time at Craiglockhart Hospital for nervous diseases. Friends of Brecon and District Contact Association. Entry: £8, (Friends £5). Contact 01874 611529.

An Evening of Comedy with Bob Webb: 7.30pm. Cradoc Golf Club.

What’s on: during the month / next month Tickets £25 to include 3 course meal and disco. Contact 01874 623658. See advert on page 39.

Sunday 3rd November Juicing at Melin Talgarth Mill and Farmers Market: 10am – 4pm.

Talgarth. TGV juicing kits available to use and The Bakers Table Café will be involved in utilising the community picked apples and Talgarth Farmers Market is in the Hall making a great day out!

Contact 07967 343619. See article and advert on pages 44 and 45.

Wednesday 6th November Breconshire Local & Family History Society – Brecon Railways: 2 – 4pm. Brecon Library (upstairs room). Arthur Robinson will tell us about the railways in Brecon. If you have stories about the railways we would love to hear them.

Saturday 9th November Autumn Fair – Bronllys Hospital & Community League of Friends: 2 – 4pm. Talgarth Church Hall.

Sunday 10th November Annual Act of Remembrance: 10.30am. St Mary’s Parish Church, Brecon, followed at 11.30am by a service at Brecon Cathedral.

Organised by Brecon Town Council.

Contact 01874 622884 (Mornings only). See advert on page 43.

Monday 11th November “Drop in Day”: Llangasty Retreat House, Llangasty, Brecon, LD3 7PX. An opportunity to pause for prayer and personal reflection – come for all or part of the day.

Bring your own lunch. Coffee and tea provided. No charge, donations welcome. Contact 01874 658250.

Thursday 28th November Post Combat Stress: 7pm. The George Hotel, Brecon. Eddie Evans, Combat Stress Regional Welfare Officer for South Wales, will discuss the evolution and work of the charity ‘Combat Stress’. Friends of Brecon and District Contact Association.

Entry : £5, (Friends £2). Contact 01874 611529.

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