Local Beacon Issue 69 May 2015

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May 2015 • Issue 69

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For the town of Brecon and the surrounding villages Address: Goosepool Cottage Winforton Herefordshire HR3 6EB Telephone: 01544 327716 • 07971 446632 Email: lisamarie@localbeacon.co.uk Website: www.localbeacon.co.uk Local Beacon is published by:

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to our May edition, issue 69.

It was so nice to have wonderful weather for the Easter Holidays, great to see visitors and locals out and about, businesses thriving, people smiling.

We have some new advertisers joining us this month.

Please do show your support. Buns In The Oven offering celebration cakes and treats, page 2. Pendragon Electrical Supplies and Digital TV & Satellite Specialists, also page 2.

Peter Evans Funeral Director, page 3. Fancy some Taiko Drumming? See page 5. JT Credland Garden Services rejoins us, page 35.And of course our on going advertisers who pop in and out of Local Beacon. Be sure to tell them where you saw their advert.

Turn to our centre spread this month so see more on our local golf club, it’s not all about golf!

I would hand on heart like to say a huge thank you to all of you that have supported the start of the Car Boot season. As I write this I have just come home from our second sale. The British weather was a joy.

Over 40 ‘booters’ set up at our new site, Gwernyfed High School. Such a great variety of items, soon to be born Baby Badham did extremely well! Whether you have put up our poster, come to sell / buy, spread the word - we really have had a tremendous start so long may it last. Moving site to Gwernyfed High School was definitely the right choice. Join us on Saturday 2nd May, please see advert on page 36.

Turn to pages 18 & 19 for the results of this year’s Photo Competition. We hope you are pleased with our decisions. Feel free to comment on our Facebook Page: Cariads Local Ltd. The 2016 Local Landscapes Calendar will be out later this month, in time to catch the many visitors to our area.

Right must dash, Baby Badham will be arriving in less than a week!

Enjoy, Lisa Marie Badham x (Photo above: Lisa Marie Badham)

This month there are two prizes up for grabs. For the chance to WIN a £10 gift Voucher for The Tower Cafe at St Marys Church Brecon, please complete the word search on page 20 and send to us by 16th May 2015. The winner will be picked at random.

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Just like this magazine the aim is to support local businesses and services. The good news is, if you are unable to pick up your copy of the Wye Local in the local catchment area, you can view it on our website from the beginning of each month.

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Roger Williams MP Powys County Council dropped a bombshell when it unveiled proposals to amalgamate Gwernyfed High School and Brecon High School in a newly built school situated on the Penlan Campus. This has naturally raised considerable opposition. I have felt that the Powys proposals need to be challenged. I believe that pupils living in Hay will be drawn towards Fairfield High School in the Golden Valley and pupils living in East Radnorshire may wish to attend Lady Hawkins High School in Kington, rather than travel all the way to Brecon. This would mean that the proposed new school would probably not reach the planned 800 pupils, but would be nearer 650. For this reason alone I am fiercely opposed to the Powys proposals. Gwernyfed is a well-managed and rapidly improving school and it would seem educationally naïve to put that in jeopardy.

I raised my concerns in a hustings in Brecon High School recently and also said that Powys’ proposal to move Welsh Medium Education to a new school in the Llandrindod-Builth area needs to be thoroughly examined and challenged. Powys County Council are even more vacuous about their proposals for Builth High School and Llandrindod High School.This is causing much uncertainty for parents and pupils planning their secondary education. Let me make my position very clear. I believe that the Council plans are wrong and I will oppose them all the way. Of course we must make sure that our schools at every level are providing the very best education they can, but we must support the very best model that fits the needs of our communities.

Education is one of the most fundamentally important parts of government. As a former school inspector and school governor, I know this first-hand. I believe passionately that education is the most powerful tool to create a better future for our children; that everyone has great potential and it is the job of schools and educators to develop that potential in everyone. I am delighted that the Lib Dems introduced the pupil premium, extra money targeted at those children from poorer backgrounds, in England and that my colleague Kirsty Williams AM and the Welsh Liberal Democrats in the Assembly managed to implement the same policy here in Wales.

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Wye Campers We hire Vintage VW Campervans for Long & Short Breaks, Weddings & Special Occasions.

Sit back, relax and drive a Vintage Volkswagen Visit our website for more information or call us today!

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Welsh Assembly. They pay no respect to the issue of ‘rurality’ and the problems that can bring. As a parent and as a school governor fighting the proposed plans, reminds why I first decided to enter the political stage.There is so much to do to get our rural voices heard from London, through Cardiff Bay and up to Llandrindod Wells and we need someone now with the energy and enthusiasm coupled with the understanding of what is happening to real people today in this constituency to fight our corner.

By the time you are reading this we will be just a few days away from The General Election – much to everyone’s relief! Over the past two and a half years as a candidate I have spent my time going around Brecon & Radnorshire and seeing just what fabulous people live here and what a wonderful place it is to live. But with the experience of having lived, worked and brought up my family in this constituency I am also well aware of the difficulties we all face.

I have brought Cabinet Ministers to this constituency to not just see what a fabulous place it is, but most importantly to see the difficulties that we all face.

So when important decisions are about to be made they will think about rural B&R and will understand the effects those decisions will have upon us. I have already had the influence to bring the Prime Minister to this constituency twice in 9 months and have also welcomed William Hague, The Home Secretary, Lord Chancellor, Agricultural Secretary, Welsh Secretary and many other members of the cabinet and if I am elected on election day it will not stop there.

the Conservative Parliamentary Candidate

PAT Testing Installation & Repairs

BRECON Thursdays 5pm (NEW session) & 7pm, St Davids Hall, Beilihelig Road, Llanfaes

Part P Registered Elecsa Registered No electrical job too small

Tel: Shelly 01874 622846 or 07980 259638

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

One such great difficulty that we are facing right now is the schools reorganisation programme which is being forced upon Powys by the Labour

On May 7th we are not just voting for someone to win the election. We are voting for someone who will represent you and everyone else in this constituency in Westminster for the next five years up until 2020. I hope that you will give me the chance to be your representative and help put long forgotten Brecon & Radnorshire back on the map!

ACCOUNTANCY PRACTICE

Dave Thomas

Over 25 Years of Experience in the Accountancy Profession

With all good wishes, Chris.

01874 624796 or chris@chrisdavies.org.co.uk

Please do not hesitate to contact me on:

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01874 623720 07792 769457 karen@karenlawrence.co.uk www.karenlawrence.co.uk

Taiko Drumming at Bwlch Bwlch Village Hall Saturday 9th May 2 - 4pm

Professional, friendly service

Drum Supp s lied

Children up to age 11 to be accompanied by adult (not suitable for babies or toddlers) £5 for individual ticket, £8 for 1 child and 1 adult.

Family ticket (2 adults, 2 children - £16)

Principal: Karen Lawrence FCCA Member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

Booking essential as limited space and admission by ticket only Tickets available from the Gate Shop Bwlch or ring 01874 730129

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

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Jess moved to Talybont-on-Usk when she was a teenager. Jess completed an apprenticeship in a Brecon salon, before gaining more experience in another local salon. She now has verntured out for herself.

Place of birth? Hereford.

Where do you live now? Brecon.

Marital status? Engaged.

Occupation? Hair and Makeup Artist.

Children? None, only God-children.

What was your favourite childhood television programme? Hard to choose, The Queens Nose, Round the Twist, Disney!

Are you a collector of anything? Um, everything!

Everything has a use for something, some would call me a hoarder.

If you could be any animal, what would you be and why? Anything that hibernates! So I can hibernate of course!

If you could have any superpower, what would it be? To give people clarity and peace of mind.

What is usually your first thought when you wake up? Why is my alarm going off? Just five more minutes then il get up…beep beep beep!

What do you usually think about right before falling asleep? The lists I compile during the day which include daily things, work things, goals, inspirations, ambitions and projects - to do lists!

Do you believe in ghosts? I believe there is something else out there, not quite found it yet.

Most exciting thing you’ve won? An iPad Air, just for being a loyal customer!

Two lessons life has taught you? It’s too short to dwell on things. You don’t have to have negative people in your life if it makes you unhappy, whether its friends or family, surround yourself with the people who want to be surrounded by you and make you happy with no dramas.

What makes you grumpy? Cold callers.

You’re given one million pounds, what do you spend it on? My ideas, plans and goals…some of that would be for good causes too.

Have any bad habits? Maybe a bit messy, although organised mess! Also saying yes, it’s not always beneficial

to say yes but I am getting better at saying no!

Which bad habits drive you crazy? My bad habits, because they’re mine and I don’t like them!

What book would you recommend to others? The Secret by Rhonda Burne.

Best present ever received? My fiancé, hes my rock and the best present anyone could ever have!

List one thing you wish you could change about yourself: The tiny bit of negativity that sometimes seeps back to stay away, although so far so good.

If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go? Everywhere, I want to experience as much as possible to inspire me and to enjoy with loved ones, for the memories too.

List five goals on your life’s to-do list: To be happy, to be healthy, to travel exciting places, to be able to give something back, to be successful and expand my business in so many ways I cant get them on paper!

Name one regret you have: Trusting those who don’t value me as a person.

Name one thing you miss about being a kid: Finishing school at 3pm and nothing to do on weekends!

Name one thing you love about being an adult: I can do whatever I please, when I please! My goals and dreams will happen because I am an adult and I can make them happen!

What’s your favourite song of the moment?

Echosmith – Cool Kids.

What’s your favourite thing to do on a Sunday afternoon? If no wedding fayres then catching up on jobs and maybe a film or two if not visiting friends and family.

What would be your dream job? I have my dream job!

If you HAD to change your name, what would you change it to? Ashleigh.

Sum yourself up in five words: Caring, determined, stubborn, quirky (Unusual), confident.

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The Valuers will be happy to see you A special antiques and collectables valuation event will be taking place soon in your area. The experts of Lockdales Auctioneers will be providing free valuations to the public on Friday 15th May, 9.30am1.30pm, at The Pavilion, Spa Road, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 5EY (free parking available).

Every Tuesday at 6.30pm

BRECON, Bishop Bevan Hall, Lion St.

Every Wednesday at 6.30pm

GLANGRWYNEY, Glangrwyney Village Hall, Crickhowell Rd.

Tel Joan: 01873 812053 Mob: 07796 628419

There will be experts providing valuations on the following types of collectables: Coins (including British & World, sovereigns, Krugerrands, Royal Mint commemoratives & proof sets), stamps, banknotes, medals & militaria, antiques, clocks, watches, jewellery, gold, silver, pre-1900 documents/books & maps, cigarette-cards, postcards, pre-1960 sporting programmes & tickets, scientific instruments, swords, bayonets & de-activated weapons. No appointment is necessary at this event, simply turn up with your items and the valuers will be happy to see you.

Members of the public will have the option, if they wish, to consign their goods to auction (subject to terms & conditions). Cash purchase offers are also

available. Valuations will be provided free of charge, with no obligation. High quality illustrated catalogues from previous auctions will be given away on a complimentary basis in order for the public to get a better idea of the services available.

These valuation days have proven to be very popular in the past, and they have conducted hundreds of them across the UK. Some of the best items they have auctioned were brought to them at these events, such as two pieces of Russian 17th century enamelled silverware, a bowl and a lidded pot, which they later sold on behalf of the owners for over ÂŁ75,000.

They will be holding a prior event in Cardigan on Thursday 14th May. If you have any questions feel free to contact Lockdales’ Martlesham offices: 01473 627110, sales@lockdales.com. For further information see the website www.lockdales.com.

Cuprum Ltd Computer repairs New Computers and Laptops All computer supplies and parts 13 Ship Street Brecon 01874 611877 www.cuprum.co.uk

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Brecon Film Society REBEL WITHOUT A CAUSE

MONDAY 4TH MAY USA 1955 DIR: NICHOLAS RAY A rebellious young man with a troubled past comes to a new town, finding friends and enemies.

Brecon Preservation & Construction • Extensions • Renovations • Bathrooms • Kitchens • Roofing • General Building • Damp & Timber Treatment For a free no obligation quotation please contact Joe Blackwell Tel: 01874 409121 Mob: 07756146093 Email: blackwelljoseph@ymail.com

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“Family disputes that are resolved through mediation are cheaper, quicker and, according to academic research, less acrimonious than those that are settled through the courts.” National Audit Office

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Have you ever wondered who lived in your house before you, about their professions and their families? Brecon Library has many documents that can reveal the past lives of your home, and a good place to start is the census.

Every ten years since 1841, the UK Government has recorded the inhabitants of every English and Welsh home. The first census noted only householders’ names and ages, whether or not they were born in the county, and usually the occupation of the head of household. By 1911 the information gathered was more detailed, and for house or family historians much more useful. Not only can you find names and ages, but also the relationship of each dweller to the head of the house, and how each made a living. Family life is further revealed by how long the couple had been married and their number of children living and dead – so you know how many branches to put on a family tree.

At a time when family finances are often under pressure and have to be divided, mediation is far cheaper and less time consuming than going through the court system.

Call in at Brecon Library where the staff will be glad to assist your research.

Family Mediation can be used in a wide variety of circumstances, for example:

Breconshire Local & Family History Society

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Contact and residence issues Financial provision disputes Maintenance claims Issues between grandparents and parents Post divorce issues relating to the family Contact Joanne Deveney to discuss how Amity Mediation can help you Amity Mediation Limited, 12 The Bulwark, Brecon LD3 7AD Tel: 01874 624927 Mob: 07539 369000 Email: info@amitymediation.co.uk Web: amitymediation.co.uk

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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

The universal deferred payments scheme emerged out of the Dilnot Commission in 2012. It came up with the idea of everybody being able to delay selling their house unless they had “modest” liquid assets i.e. cash and investments.The scheme would have forced Local Authorities to recoup the ongoing costs of care from the sale of the individual’s home only after their death.The proposed changes were widely welcomed by families who were about to place loved ones into care. With the proposed changes not materialising many people feel that they have been betrayed.

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A scheme to allow those who wish to put off selling their home to fund the cost of care will not extend to those with more than £23,250 in savings and investments. This flies in the face of what was first said about the scheme when it was unveiled in 2012. Norman Lamb, the then care minister, said the measures would ensure nobody need face the prospect of selling their home in their lifetime unless they having savings of over £118,000.

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Families will have to sell home to fund care

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It now means those with investments that provide them with an income in retirement could be forced to run all these down and reduce the sums they live off — or be faced with selling the home they raised their family in.

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Every year, roughly 160,000 people need to go into care homes, and close to half — some 70,000 — pay their own fees, according to research by analyst Laing Buisson. These are known as ‘self funders’.

With the £23,250 cap on savings and investments and the average cost of care now topping £28,000 annually we expect to see more “self funders” and more having to sell their family home immediately to fund the cost of long-term care.

01874 610355

Ffrwdgrech Industrial Estate, Brecon LD3 8LA

– Tom Russell – Director of Beacon IFA Ltd

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Animal Funeral Services

Offering a wide range of services Interior Designers Established 1986

Individual cremation service for all pets with collections either made from your home or veterinary practice.

Individual cremations can be carried out and returned on the same day.

Full range of caskets and memorials Equine collection and cremation service Farmers sharps and pharmi waste collection and disposal service

For more information on our 24hr service call Rachael or Austin on 01544 340 277 or 07970875244 65 Years Experience in the Building Trade new Builds, extensions & conversions Refurbishments & renovations J L StephenS Ltd Tel: 01874 676268. Email: jlstephensltd@aol.com

DOG WALKING - We walk your dog from home when you are unable to.

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DOG HOME BOARDING – We board your dog in our home.

CAT FEEDING – Your cat stays at your home where it has its home comforts.

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Interior designer Tim Ryan was born in Cyprus to Welsh parents, and moved back to Brecon, his parent’s hometown, 10 years ago.

Having worked for companies in London, he set up his own practice working between London and Wales in 1986.

In 1994 he took time out to revisit his original passion, film design. He was fortunate enough to work on the first James Bond film in 6 years ‘Golden Eye’, an amazing opportunity and one, which he relished. He worked on a further 3 Bond Films, as well as working for the production company EON for more than 6 years, designing their offices and private screening room, as well as the producers home.

He went on to be the Creative Director of Harrods Design Studio, but wanted to return to his own design business and live in Brecon, so returned to Wales.

Timothy A Ryan Associates offers a wide range of services from Architectural services, several of his associates are fully qualified Architects, through to interior design and the supply and fitting of curtains, blinds, furniture etc.

One of his most recent local projects was the re-fit of ‘Rorkes Drift’ previously The Wheatsheaf opposite Brecon Cinema, which is growing into one of the towns hotspots.

S u p p l i e r s o f m a d e t o m e a s u re • C u r t a i n s • B l i n d s • H e a d b o a rd s • L i g h t i n g • F u r n i t u re • Wa l l p a p e r Interior Design Service available Contact: 07785 334 007 Email: info@timothyaryan.com

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GLANUSK SERVICES Sennybridge

M&K will be happy to help

YOUR ONE STOP SHOP Situated on the main A40 between Brecon & Llandovery Visit our welcoming Café which serves all day breakfasts, Homemade main meals, puddings, cakes, & freshly ground coffee Always check our specials board Over 60’s special – Every Tuesday

At M & K they offer a wide variety of services along with wasp and bee removal, treatment of cluster flies, fleas and rodents.

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK TAKE-AWAY AVAILABLE FREE WI-FI CONNECTION Also on site, LONDIS SHOP

M & K also carry out house clearances, tidying up after tenants have left rented properties, removal of garden waste, pressure washing residential and commercial outdoor areas.

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If and when it is possible they will do their best to relocate bee colonies and to date they have successfully removed and rehomed two honey bee colonies.

So whatever the problem is little or large, feel free to give them a ring and they will be happy to help.

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DVD Rental Jet Wash Oil 4 Wales Fuel Welsh Gifts

Woodland Park, Brecon www.wpshoot.co.uk EXPERT TUITION novice to experienced shooters

HEATING OIL AND RED DIESEL ON THE PUMP Deliveries available 100ltr minimum

PRACTICE 100-clay automatic layout

Key & UK Fuel cards accepted 01874 636267

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For all your pest requirements Residential or Commercial HOUSES CLEARED AFTER UNTIDY TENANTS AND MUCH MORE

FUN EVENTS Stag / Hen / Family Corporate sessions

Equestrian, safety and wet weather gear available At Sennybridge Trading Co. Defynnog Road Sennybridge Stockist of Kozi Kidz wet gear & Hoggs of Fife country wear 01874 636497

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Results of this year’s Local Landscapes Photography Competition Thank you to the 100s of entries which were sent in.

Yet again, proof of such amazing photographic talent in our area. To judge this year’s competition we had professional photographer Clare Williams, Nicole Williams who is our newest team member and who has a very special artistic flair, and me, Lisa Marie, with a passion for photography and I just wish that I had more time to get out with my own camera!

First prize went to Leszek Golombiewski who captured this magical image over Pontsticill Reservoir.

Dark Skies events are very popular in our area, with various festivals and sites offering superb chances to see such views. We hope that this image will really bring to light the magnificent area in which we are so lucky to live.This image will be the front cover of our 2016 Local Landscapes Calendar. We started the calendar in the hope visitors would purchase one during their stay, then the following year the calendar would be a reminder and ensure they come back!

2nd: ‘Winter Sunrise at Part rishow Church’ by Paul Mor ris

Second prize went to Paul Morris. The tone of the colours give it a very dramatic feel.This will be the image for December, lifting our spirits during this cold month.

Third prize went to Gary Atherton. Great skill would have been needed to capture this image.

Colours are vibrant and will be a superb image for the month of May in our Calendar.

The results to this competition are now on our Cariads Local Ltd Facebook Page. Be sure to add your comments to the individual images and share with family and friends. We want to hear your views!

These, plus 9 other images have now been chosen for our 2016 Local Landscapes Calendar. Out in May. A sneak preview of the calendar will be available on our Facebook Page.

Please bear us in mind for the rest of the year when out with your camera. We will be in touch about next year’s competition.

Lisa Marie x

1st: ‘Night Show- A bright, cold night with full moon and stars show over Pontsticill Reservoir’ by Leszek Golombiewski

3rd: ‘The Elidir Trail, Brecon

Beacons’ by Gar y Atherton

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Roof Appeal 2015

Top £££ saving tips - for mums & dads

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Rising costs are making it more difficult for parents to make ends meet, so the mums and dads at Love Food Hate Waste have got together to share a few of their favourite money saving tips with you.

Opening times: 9am–4.30pm Monday to Saturday

Here’s a selection of the best: • Don’t pay top dollar for baby food, just mash up a bit of your cooked vegetables or meal and freeze in small quantities.

• Frozen yogurts with straws/lollipop sticks make a great summertime treat.

• Serve breakfast cereals in a mug to reduce the amount of milk and cereal thrown away.

• Use an ice-cream scoop to portion mash potato.

• Save time by making a batch of sandwiches in advance, wrap them up and freeze. Remember to label them so you know what’s in them!

Visit www.lovefoodhatewaste.com for more hints and tips on how to save money (and reduce food waste).

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As part of the St Mary’s Church, Brecon, Roof Appeal 2015, a sponsored swim is being undertaken by a team of three (a total age of over 200 years) on behalf of the Tower Café volunteers and the many charities that use their exhibition space.

The swim is being carried out during May and June, with the aim of swimming the equivalent of the channel - Dover to Calais = 22 miles, which is 1408 lengths of Brecon Swimming Pool. “I have carried out this challenge about 3 times before on my own to raise money for the charity Aspire which supports people with spinal injuries. During those times I kept going as the aches I felt were nothing compared to those being supported by Aspire.

This time I have enslisted the support of two other swimmers. I have to say no training programme has been devised, it is more a case of getting in the pool and keep swimming.” Liz Jones stated. The Café staff will be carrying out a cyclathon in May.

Contact: 01874 622602 Free WiFi available local produce – quality coffee

St Mary’s Church are trying to raise £2 per length of the pool, so if you feel that this is an effort worth supporting then you can sponsor them by making a donation on Crowdfunder UK, St Mary’s Brecon Just Giving page or at Tower Café at St Mary’s Church, Brecon or send to them at St Mary’s Church c/o the Cathedral Office, Cathedral Close, Brecon LD3 7DP. “Many thanks for all your support and all those who visit us at the Tower Café.

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Wild in May

Protecting wildlife for the future the old road up to the Gospel Pass in the Digedi Valley (above Llanigon) and is frequent along stream edges such as the Lynfi near Glasbury. It even occurs sporadically along the bank of the Wye below Hay. It is less common in the west of the county.

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Other names for the flower have been “Fair Maids” or “First of May” and it used to be a common garden flower – maybe the “Pretty Maids all in a row” of the rhyme.

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.”

Saxifraga Granulata Meadow Saxifrage is just one of the many flowers that will be appearing in our area in May. This flower reminds me of the “whiter than white” adverts of my childhood because, when you find it together with Greater Stitchwort, it shines out in contrast to its more prolific neighbour. It can be abundant on

Do visit the Spring Festival at the Showground, Builth Wells on the 16th and 17th of May where Brecknock Wildlife Trust will be sharing a stand with the other Welsh Trusts. Then there is a guided walk on 30th May at Ystrad Fawr to see this diverse reserve in the middle of an old mining community.

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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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Sales and service of reconditioned Agas and new firebird cookers, fine kitchen and gift ware Stockists of Emma Bridgwater, Victoria Armstrong, t and g, mason cash, garden trading, Guzzini and so much more. 01874 624996.

Also in the emporium Kitecraft, beautiful kitchens made in the heart of Wales, specialising in solid oak, maple, ash and beech. Or choose exotic veneers and painted finishes to suit your requirements.

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Discover Hay Festival

The Perry family has been repairing roofs in this area for over 45 years (three generations):

This year’s Hay Festival, 21-31 May, is jampacked with story-tellers, historians, scientists and environmentalists, with a healthy helping of comedians and musicians, too. From morning till night you can listen to inspirational speakers, ask questions, discuss ideas, and browse in our Festival Bookshop, stocking 55,000 books, where titles for all tastes and ages are available.

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Hay Festival is about discovery, inspiration and entertainment, with more than 600 events over 10 days in a beautiful setting at a magical time of year.

Hay Fever is the programme for families and children, with many free activities. There will be a Mess Tent, a Make and Take area and a Hay Fever courtyard.

Comedy is paramount this year. Laugh with David O’Doherty, Danny Wallace, Dick and Dom and James Campbell. Tony de Saulles, illustrator of the Horrible Science series, will show kids how to draw all sorts of horrible stuff, while the brilliant Phoenix comic team will run a series of workshops by their top cartoonists over two days, teaching storybuilding skills to youngsters of 7 and up.

As always, the range of topics in the adult programme is huge. Kazuo Ishiguro will talk about The Buried Giant, his first new book in a decade, Dan and Peter Snow will discuss the bicentenary of Waterloo, Bear Grylls will amaze us with his derring-do, Nicholas Stern will bring us down to earth with the latest on climate change, and Stephen Fry will again astonish us with his wit and breadth of knowledge.

The full programme is online at hayfestival.org where you can book tickets, or ring the box office on 01497 822629. You can become a Friend (£25 for one year) for priority booking, a separate entrance to avoid the queues and regular online newsletters about events throughout the year.

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• Traditional built up high tensile felting systems, fibre glass, single ply, liquid coatings, slating & tiling with manufacturers’ backed guarantees ranging from 10-25 years;

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Wines- What to consider before parting with your cash…

In Malthouse Bars’ experience of doing outdoor bars, they have discovered that there are two types of people: Wine amateurs and Wine aficionados. These five steps will hopefully educate the novice wine buyer so they can buy a half decent bottle of plonk.

1. Check the rear: First appearance isn’t everything.

Front labels can be enticing, but check out the full package before you purchase. Keep an eye out for any stamps of approval such as awards. If you’re looking for a wine to have with a meal then look at the rear label to see what foods the wine is suited to.

2. Age before beauty: Why is the age important? A good year of weather, the better the grape. A good year for grapes means it’s more likely to be a better wine. Do some research into good years for certain types of grapes and regions e.g. Bordeaux, 2005.

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3. Screw It!: Don’t fall into the trap of thinking a screw cap closure is a sign of a cheap wine. Roughly 8% of wine bottled under cork is cork-tainted or undrinkable.

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4. Check your Atlas: Italy, France and Spain are the top three wine producing countries in the world, which tells you they produce some of the best wines. Look at some of the best regions within those countries and you’ll never go far wrong.

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5. Don’t be shy: Its really simple, but ask people what their favourite wine is and for a recommendation.

Or check online for ratings and recommendations.

We hope this snippet of info helped you in some way or has simply just given you some inspiration into investigating more into wine.

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(Colan & James Badham) A funeral service is being held in a chuch for a woman who has just passed away. At the end of the service, the pallbearers carrying the casket accidentally bump into a wall jarring the casket. They hear a faint moan.

They open the casket and find that the women is actually alive. She lives for 10 more years and then dies. A ceremony is again held at the same church and at the end the pallbearers are again carrying the casket out.

As they are walking, the husband calls out, “Watch out for the wall!”.

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Promising an unrivalled service With over 15 year’s specialist experience, The Fire and Stove Shop Brecon believe in giving outstanding levels of customer service, whilst offering competitively prices, quality products.

Their wide range of products ensures that they meet all of their customer requirements, ensuring that each customer has the right appliance for their needs. The Fire and Stove Shop are proud to be suppliers of the majority of sought after top quality suppliers including Aga Rayburn, Esse, Hunter, Stovax, Burley and of course, our unique Welsh stove range, Chilli Penguin.

They stock many accessories associated with solid fuel stoves, whether it’s spare parts or simple items such as rope, glass cleaner and firelighters. They also sell the original Ecofan, a clever innovation that encourages efficient distribution of your heat source, just by being placed on top of your stove!

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The Fire and Stove Shop offer a complete service, from the initial survey right through to the fitting and commissioning of your chosen stove. They can guarantee that all works are carried out by our own team of Hetas registered engineers.The process can include all preparation and necessary building work; even if you haven’t got a chimney…NO PROBLEM! They can design and install flu systems as required.

Reputation is everything to them which is why they are confident knowing that they promise to give you unrivalled service, quality and advice from the moment you walk into their showroom, to the moment you sit in front of your first fire…..and beyond!

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Tips for Gardeners

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Flower Garden 2 Support perennials before they get too large.

2 Continue deadheading and feeding spring flowering bulbs leaving the foliage to die down naturally.

2Tie in growth of climbers and wall shrubs.

2Plant out and train sweet peas.

2Continue to plant container grown plants.

Kitchen Garden 2 Water the vegetable patch regularly in dry weather.

2 Sow crops of Swede, winter cabbage/cauliflower, lettuce, maincrop carrots, peas and beans.

2 Plant frost tender vegetables, eg. runner beans, once risk of frost has passed.

2 Continue to plant container grown soft fruit and fruit trees.

Greenhouse 2 Ventilate the greenhouse well and water plants more frequently.

2 Apply shading to greenhouse.

2 Continue to prick out and pot on seedlings, cuttings and young plants.

The Lawn 2 Feed established lawns if you didn’t get chance in April.

2 Remove weeds.

2Mow lawns weekly.

General Advice 2 Check all garden plants for watering on a regular basis.

2 Introduce new fish to the pond and continue to feed fish.

2 From the middle of the month plant bedding plants in pots, baskets and borders.

2 Keep an eye out for any pests and deal with them straight away.

For a free no obligation quote, please contact

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SALES

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May 2nd & 16th • June 6th & 20th • July 4th & 18th August 1st & 15th • September 5th & 19th The NEW venue offers:

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BRECON Poets: ARTHUR WATSON MAKING LIGHT (On Mortality) Making light, readying myself for air, I inevitably dispose of rotten teeth and thinning hair, Ankles, knees and hips already come apart, Collapsing lungs that wheeze, a failing heart, My much worn coat of memory that’s become a thread, Overabundant flesh where it may be shed, Where strength, shape and beauty are unneeded, Where all sense must go unheeded And where desire no longer lingers, Sight, where I must trust the blind, Speech, when all my words become unkind, Hearing, where only silence will prevail, Smell, where decay will choke and taste fail, Stooped and rickety, shaken by the smallest breeze, I will become a bare tree in a winter field, But touch…ah touch! I love you too much to yield, And cannot let you go without a decent fight, For in my heart a child with bright eyes dances in delight And my lover strokes me tenderly on the darkest night.

Contributions from local poets are invited.

These should be no more than 24 lines in length and accompanied by two or three succinct sentences about the poet. They should please be emailed to breconpoets@yahoo.com and not directly to the Local Beacon.

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News from local WIs Powys Brecknock Federation of W.I’s The annual show was held at Brecon Market Hall on Easter Saturday under the eagle eye of County Chairman, Margery Davies,who ensured that everything went to plan.

The previous evening members of various committees, husbands and several husbands of Aberhonddu Angels prepared the hall ready for the show.

Doors opened very early the following morning to enable members to bring in their exhibits ready for judging at 10-00am. Cheryl Williams organised the stewarding throughout the day and welcomed all the highly qualified judges when they arrived.

By lunch time the judging was over, The Rosebowl was awarded to Llangynidr for the Co-operative display which depicted craft, cookery, and floral items. Llangynidr’s crossstitch W.I cushion was awarded full marks as was the crib.

A blue faced Leicester fleece was spun and knitted and the end product was a delightful baby’s crib. Another item in this competition to received full marks was Hay on Wye’s cherry fruit cake. Merthyr Cynog’s floral display won the Brecon Cup, its exciting features ran through the design giving a strong sense of rhythm.

depicting Easter Defynnog and Sennybridge’s entry was pristine and beautiful well worthy of first place.

The cookery classes was well supported and of a high standard, the cherry and almond cake was won by Trallong and Penpont, the pizza by Talybont on Usk, and the hot cross buns by Llangasty W.I. The eye catching novelty Easter cake was won by Three Cocks and in the preserves Llangynidr was judged to be the best.

Merthyr Cynog gained the most points in home economics and was the overall winner of the day.

After the presentations County Chairman, Margery Davies thanked everyone who had helped in any way with the running of the show. With Special thanks to Diane Jackson and her team for the refreshments, local businesses were also thanked for their sponsorship and several had trade stands in the hall. The W.I Show had been deemed to have been a very successful event.

Written by Mariane Morgan

Both Llangynidr and Merthyr Cynog will represent the Federation at the Royal Welsh Show’s WI competitions in July.

In the craft competitions Llangynidr won the fabric covered picture frame, although small it was perfectly formed. Merthyr Cynog’s rag rug was outstanding for its good density of “ragging”. Aberhonddu was given first prize for the knitted octopus which had been well knitted and the embroidery and stitching was very good. Hay on Wye’s apron and oven gloves were well designed and finished and there was excellent attention to detail.

In the Art section the picture was to depict Easter.

Aberhonddu’s Angel’s “Crucifixion” was the overall winner. The photographic theme was Celebration.

Llanfrynach and Cantref ’s entry was judged to have been the best in its class. There was two floral classes the Novice Class had to produce flower arrangements in four cup cake cases. The neatly executed and lovely textured arrangement submitted by Trallong and Penpont was supreme. In the Open competition

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What’s on: during the week MONDAY

Sewing Group: 1 – 3pm.

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.The Subud Hall, Nr Watton Villa, Brecon.

Contact Peter Brock 01874 622889.

2nd Rainbows (girls aged 5-7): (Term time only). 5.30 - 6.30pm.

Llanfaes Church Hall. www. girlguiding.org.uk Brecon Athletics Club: 6 – 8pm.

Brecon Leisure Centre. Contact Kath Crane 01874 623677.

Brownies: 6 – 7.30pm in Brecon.

Age 7 to 10. www.girlguiding. org.uk/brownies.

Take pART – Veronica Gibson teaches painting: 6 – 8pm. Unit 28 Ffrwdgrech Industrial Estate, Brecon.

Contact 01874 610643 / 610825.

Brecon Bridge Club: 6.45pm.Brecon Rugby Club, Watton, Brecon. New members and visitors are always welcome. Contact Chris Forbes 01874 622158.

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Alive & Kickin’ Community Choir: 7 – 9pm.The Old Museum, Brecon. Everyone aged 10 and up who wants to sing is most welcome. £5 per session. Please don’t worry about needing any past singing experience. Contact Tanya Walker 07723 016837.

Brecon Rotary Club: 7.30pm.

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

Charity Cash Bingo: 7.30pm.

The Gremlin Hotel, Brecon.

TUESDAY

Badminton: 9.30 – 11.30am. Brecon Leisure Centre. Friendly group meet

weekly, (term-time only). All ages and abilities welcome. Equipment provided. £2.50 per session. Contact Gen Tyler 01874 690460.

Crick Howlers: 10am. The Parish Hall, Church Lane, Crickhowell.

The Crick Howlers are a natural voice group who meet weekly led by Helen Vincent, where all songs are taught by ear so you don’t need to be able to read music. Contact 01873 832795.

Story Time: 11 – 11.30am. Brecon Library. Free and all ages welcome.

Rob’s No Worries Yoga – “Stretch & Release”: 12noon – 1pm. £5 or £25 for a six week course. The Well-Being Centre, St Mary’s St. Brecon. Contact 01874 638810 / 07748 568402.

Rob’s No Worries Yoga – “Stretch & Release”: 1.30 – 3pm. £7 or £35 for a six week course.The Well-Being Centre, St Mary’s St. Brecon. Contact 01874 638810 / 07748 568402.

Free help with NHS hearingaids: (First Tuesday of the month) 2 – 4pm. St Mary’s, Brecon.

Contact 02920 333034.

DAI y Bannau: 4pm. Theatre Brycheiniog, Brecon. A Multimedia Theatre group that aims to develop and enhance the skills of young people in relation to performing arts and multimedia theatre. Ages 7+. Contact 07846 446268.

Brecon Tennis Club: 5.30 – 7.30pm at Brecon Leisure Centre.

Free to members, £2 to nonmembers. All levels welcome.

Contact Bryan 07817 002318.

Brownies: 5.45 – 7.15pm in Brecon. Age 7 to 10. www. girlguiding.org.uk/brownies.

Samba Brecon: 6 – 8pm. A lively, friendly community percussion band which meets to play Afro-Brazilian rhythms on a weekly basis. New members are always welcome. No previous experience needed. First taster session is free. £4 per session.

Contact Glenn 07971 398727 / Catherine 01874 625422.

Slimming World: 6.30pm. 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.

Subud Hall, nr.Watton Villa, Brecon.

Beginners welcome. Contact Peter Brock 01874 622889.

Brecon Youth Club: (Term time) 7 – 9.30pm. BreconYouth 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 01874 622658.

Shukokan Karate: 7.15 – 8pm beginners, 8 – 9pm intermediates, 9 – 10pm seniors & adults.

Brecon Leisure Centre. Contact Paul Jones 01874 623677.

Table Tennis Social Club: 7.30pm.

Trallong Church Hall. Beginners, enthusiasts & veterans welcome.

Contact Trevor Lee 01874 638995.

Brecon Basketball Club: 8 – 9pm.

Brecon Leisure Centre. Contact Roger Norris 01874 623677.

WEDNESDAY AberhondduAngels (A youngWI group): (First Weds of the month) WI Office, Lion St., Brecon.

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What’s on: during the week StitchTogether: (Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month): 10am – 5pm. The Muse, Brecon. Everyone welcome. A Community Sewing group – knitting, dressmaking, crocheting, etc. Up cycling material, sharing ideas, conversation, tea, coffee and cake as well as a chance to sew, knit and chat in a friendly environment. Contact Charlie 07967343619.

Trallong Art and Craft Group: (Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday each month) 10.30am – 12.30pm.

Trallong Hall. A quiet, light space to paint, sew, or whatever you enjoy.

All welcome. Please bring your own materials. Free taster session.

Contact Joy 01874 636125.

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

Visual Impairment Breconshire: (Every 2nd & 4th Weds in the month) 1.30 – 3.30pm. Watton Presbyterian Schoolroom.

Contact 01874 624949.

“Looking Good in the Walled Garden” – A Walk around the Walled Garden: 2pm and 3pm.The Walled Garden, Treberfydd. A walk to see and discuss what is looking good and what we are doing next, followed by tea and cake. No need to book. Contact 01874 730169.

The Mothers Union: (1st Weds 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 & 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: (2nd Wednesday of each month) 6pm. 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.

Rob’s No Worries Yoga – “Stretch & Release”: 6 – 7.30pm. £7 or £35 for a six week course.

The Well-Being Centre, St Mary’s Street, Brecon. Contact 01874 638810 / 07748 568402.

Slimming World: 6.30pm.

Glangrwyney Village Hall, Crickhowell Road. Contact Joan 01873 812053.

The Alternative Business Club: (Alternate Weds) 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. First meeting is free, £5 each session after. Contact 01874 636986.

Gwent & PowysArmy Cadet Force: 7 – 9pm. The ACF Ctr, Conway St, Brecon LD3 7EU. Ages 12 (Yr 8 High School) – 18yrs looking for a new exciting, fun and challenging activity.We aim to inspire young people to achieve success in

What’s on: during the week / month life, make the most of their abilities and develop the qualities to be a good citizen. Contact 01873 813756. www.armycadets.com.

Aberhonddu Women’s Institute (first Wednesday of the month): 7.30pm.

Watton Church Schoolroom. A friendly group of ladies who have an interesting programme planned for the current year. Contact 01874 623820.

The Brecon Singers – Rehearsals: 7.30 – 9.30 (term time only).

Neuadd Goffa, Christ College Brecon. We shall begin preparing for our summer concert in July.

Contact 01874 658332.

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

THURSDAY

Probus Club of Brecon: 10am.

The Castle of Brecon Hotel.

Brecon Breastfeeding Support – BIBs: 10am – 12pm. The Muse, Brecon.

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 10am. Lectures on any one of a wide variety of topics. New members are always welcome.

Contact Jean Hosie 01874 610340.

Rob’s No Worries Yoga – “Stretch & Release”: 12.30 – 1.30pm. £5 or £25 for a six week course. The Well-Being Centre, St Mary’s Street, Brecon. Contact 01874 638810 / 07748 568402.

Slimming World: 5pm and 7pm. St David’s Hall, Bailihelig Road, Llanfaes, Brecon. Contact Shelley 01874 622846 / 07980 259638.

Football for Girls: 5.30 – 6.15pm

(Years 1, 2, 3). 6.15 – 7pm (Years 4, 5, 6, 7) at Brecon Leisure Centre. Ages 5 – 12. Contact Anthony Thornley 07854 012841 / Jemma Alderson 07836 501925.

Brownies: 5.30 – 7pm in Brecon.

Age 7 to 10. www.girlguiding. org.uk/brownies.

Ladies Bowling: 6pm. (Until September). Brecon Bowling Club. No experience needed all ages and abilities welcome, equipment is available but flat soled shoes (no heel) must be worn. Lady Coaches, CRB checked. Adults £2. Contact Linda 07813 523579 / 01874 624126.

Gwernyfed Ladies Rugby Training: 6pm (U15’s girls), 6.30pm (U18’s), 6.45 (Ladies). Gwernyfed Rugby Club, Talgarth. Fun, challenging and exciting. No experience is required.

Delyth Thomas 07891 371458.

Brecon Youth Club: (Term time) 6.30 – 9pm Tuesday and Friday.

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 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.

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

Brecon & Glanusk Explorer Scouts:(Term time) 7.45 – 9pm.We provide scouting for 14 – 18 yearolds, meeting either in Crickhowell or Brecon (lifts are usually available). 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 www.breconexplorers.co.uk.

FRIDAY Rob’s No Worries Yoga – “Stretch & Release”: 11am – 12 noon. Brecon Leisure Centre. £3.80. Contact 01874 638810 or 07748 568402.

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

Brecon Bouncers: 4.15 – 5.45pm.

Brecon Leisure Centre.Trampoline activities. Contact Sue Goodhead 01874 623677.

Social Bowling: 6pm. (present – September). Brecon Bowling Club. No experience needed. All ages, gender & abilities welcome, equipment available but flat soled shoes (no heel) must be worn. Coaches available, CRB checked. Adults £2, Juniors 60p.

Contact Linda 07813 523579 or 01874 624126.

SATURDAY Rob’s No Worries Yoga – “Stretch & Release”: 10 – 11.30am. £7 or £35 for a six week course. The Well-Being Centre, St Mary’s Street, Brecon. Contact 01874 638810 / 07748 568402.

Breconshire Local & Family History Society – Assistance on Family History Research: (3rd Sat in the month) Mornings. Brecon Library. No appointments needed, just drop in for one-to-one advice.

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

Sunday Service: 6pm. Cwmbach

Methodist Church, Glasbury. A warm welcome awaits you and there are refreshments following the service. Contact Rev Bill Jones 01873 811007.

DURING THE MONTH Friday 1st May

May Day Masked Disco: 8pm.

Llanfihangel Talyllyn Hall. Bar, all genres of music (masks optional).

Tickets £3 (16+ only). Contact Sheena 01874 711584 / Tina 01874 658531.

Friday 1st –

Monday 4th May

Talgarth Walking Festival: Visit www.talgarthwalkingfestival.org or contact 01874 711874.

Saturday 2nd May Open Day – The Retreat Brecon: 9am – 4.30pm.The Retreat, 1st Floor, Old Post Office Building, St Mary’s Street, Brecon. Sharon’s Bodywork Clinic & Rob’s No Worries Yoga.

Contact 01874 625358.

Car Boot Sale: 1 – 4pm (Sellers from midday): Gwernyfed High School,Three Cocks. (All weather venue). Cars £6, vans £10. No booking required. Contact 01544 327716. See advert on page 36.

Sunday 3rd May

Talgarth Rural Market: 10am – 1pm.

Talgarth Town Hall. Contact 01874 711980. See advert on page 35.

Spikes Five and Dime:2pm. Brecon Bandstand, The Promenade. Free admission. Contact 01874 622884.

See advert on page 37.

Monday 4th May Plant Sale & Open Morning: 10am – 12pm. Llangors Youth & Community Centre. Refreshments & cake sale. Displays of activities & taster sessions. Contact 01874 658257 or 01874 658639.

What’s on: during the month Brecon Film Society presents: Rebel Without a Cause: 7.15 for 7.30pm. Coliseum Cinema, Brecon.

Contact Judith Fitton 01874 623166. See article on page 10.

Tuesday 5th May “Wanderings among the Nomadic Tribes of Iran & Afghanistan”Brecknock Decorative & Fine Arts Society: 2.30pm. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon. This lecture illustrates with examples the woven art of the nomads as they move over the territories they have travelled for centuries. It also will explore the symbolism in these fabulous textiles and the stories and adventures experienced while searching for them. Contact Deborah Cogger 01874 625679.

Wednesday 6th May Breconshire Local & Family History Society – Outing to Treberfydd, Llangasty: A private tour for members & guests to this outstanding house on the edge of Llangors. A charge of £8.50pp & booking will be required as numbers are limited.

Thursday 7th May

The General Election: Don’t forget to vote!

Willow Workshop: The Walled Garden, Treberfydd. Create your own willow plant supports in the beautiful surroundings of the Walled Garden. Contact 01874 730169.

Friday 8th May “Discovering the Essential Rhythms of Rest”: 10am. Llangasty Retreat House, Llangasty, Brecon.

Rev Jo Vickery & Shahne Vickery. £25 includes lunch. Booking essential. Contact 01874 658250.

Saturday 9th May Brecknock Farmers Market: 9.30am – 2pm. Brecon Market

Hall. Contact 07805 375636.

See advert on page 34.

Taiko Drumming: 2 - 4pm. Bwlch Village Hall. Drums supplied.

Contact 01874 730129. See advert on page 5.

“Music for a May Evening”: 6pm.

Penyrheol Chapel. Hay Community Choir under the leadership of Fiona Evans will be performing music to inspire, join in & bring a smile.

Catherine Hughes & Friends will also be performing at the concert to highlight the work already done at the Chapel site & to raise funds for future refurbishment. A retiring collection will be taken. All welcome. Light refreshments will be served. There will also be an opportunity to see the work in progress at the newly built Stable.

Contact Janet 01874 711061.

Sunday 10th May

Open Gardens: 2 - 5.30pm.

Penpont, nr Brecon. £2.50 per adult/children free. Come & get lost in the maze, wander through the walled gardens, enjoy the stall-holders’ exhibits & relax in the Stables with a cream tea! Teas & stalls. All proceeds to Cancer Research.Visit: www.penpont.com.

Open Mic: 7.30pm. Llaneglwys Village Hall. A chance for all writers of poetry or prose & all singers of songs to give your talents an airing in a friendly and sociable setting. Each person will be allotted approx. 5 minute slots - more if time. Entrance £3 (children £1.50) to include light refreshments.

Contact 01982 560332.

What’s on: during the month / next month Church will talk & lead a discussion on The Humanitarian Crisis in East Ukraine. All invited. Contact John Harries 01874 622874.

Friday 15th May Ladies Night: 6.30pm. The Old Railway Line Garden Centre, Three Cocks. Bubbly & live music on arrival. 2 course meal in The Railway Restaurant. Booking essential. £15pp including meal.

Exclusive shopping with 20% off purchases. Contact 01497 847055.

See advert inside front cover.

Saturday 16th May Brecon and District Mind May Fair: 10am – 2pm. Brecon Guildhall.

Tea, coffee, home-made soup, raffle, cakes, plants, crafts, books & other goods. The Friends support the work of Brecon and Open to all & holds talks, activities & fund-raising events. Contact 01874 611529.

Car Boot Sale: 1 – 4pm (Sellers from midday): Gwernyfed High School,Three Cocks. (All weather venue). Cars £6, vans £10. No booking required. Contact 01544 327716. See advert on page 36.

‘Raise the Roof’ - Variety Concert: 7pm. St Mary’s Church, Brecon. A showcase of Brecon’s talent.Tickets £8, includes light refreshments from the Tower Café, St Mary’s Church, Brecon. Proceeds of concert to St Mary’s Church Roof Appeal 2015.

Contact 01874 622602.

Flix in the Stix (Talgarth) presents: ‘The Theory of Everything’: 7.30 for 8pm. Talgarth Town Hall. See advert on page 35.

Thursday 14th May

Sunday 17th May

Brecon Political and Theological Discussion Group: 7.30pm. The Three Horseshoes, Llanfaes.

Father Tikhon Vasilyev who is a hieromonk in the Orthodox

Dementia Awareness Week Event: 2pm. Brecon Bandstand, The Promenade. Free admission.

Contact 01874 622884. See advert on page 37.

Monday 18th May Friends of Brecon and District Mind – Exploring the Edge of Reality: 7pm. George Hotel, Brecon. Meditator & film-maker, Lyn Webster Wilde, explores moments of illumination in her short film, The Dancing Floor, which she is planning to develop into a feature film. £5 (Friends £2). Contact 01874 611529.

Tuesday 19th May Brecon Jazz Club presents: Emily Saunders (vocals) with the Dave Cottle Trio: 8pm. Brecon Jazz Bar, Theatr Brycheiniog. Up tempo vocals in special guest visit to launch new CD in Wales. £7 on door to include raffle. Contact 01874 611622.

Thursday 21st May Willow Workshop: The Walled Garden, Treberfydd. Create your own willow plant supports in the beautiful surroundings of the Walled Garden.

Contact 01874 730169.

Honddu Dippers: 5.30 – 7.30pm. Meet at Watergate Car Park, Brecon. Litter picking around Brecon town.

Join us for a social stroll and help keep Brecon beautiful. Contact Charlie Searl 01874 611858.

Thursday 21st – Sunday 31st May Hay Festival: Contact 01497 822629 or visit www. hayfestival.org. See advert on front cover and article on page 29.

How The Light Gets In: The Philosophy and Music Festival at Hay. Contact 01497 821762.

Saturday 23rd May Brecknock Farmers Market: 9.30am – 2pm. Brecon Town Centre. Contact 07805 375636. See advert on page 34.

Brecon Lions Club Coffee Morning: 10am – 12noon. Bishop Bevan Hall, Brecon. Stalls include, bric-a-brac, books, cake, tombola and raffle. Entry £1.00 adult and 50p child, (includes a drink and biscuit). All monies raised go to Brecon Lions to use to help others in our community.

Talgarth Community Choir: 7.30pm. Llaneglwys Village Hall. Our annual visit of the very popular and entertaining Talgarth Community Choir (musical director Cornelia Rahdes) will present a medley of songs from various musicals. Entrance £6 (children £3) to include buffet.

There will also be a raffle. Contact 01982 560332.

Wednesday 27th May Wild Wednesday – Under the Sea: The Old Railway Line Garden Centre, Three Cocks,. Fun filled craft

session for children. £3 per child, booking essential.

Contact 01497 847055. See advert inside front cover.

Brecon Poetry Group: 7.30pm.The Three Horseshoes, Llanfaes. Come along & – if you wish – read your recent poems. Contact John Harries 01874 622874.

Friday 29th May Pub Quiz in support of the Brecon Volunteer Bureau: 7.30pm.TheThree Horseshoes, Llanfaes. Entry fee £1 per person. All invited. Contact John Harries 01874 622874.

Saturday 30th May Brecknock Wildlife Trust - Guided walk: Ystrad Fawr. See this diverse reserve in the middle of an old mining community. See article on page 27.

Sunday 31st May Captain Flinn and the Pirate Dinosaurs: 2.30pm.

Theatr Brycheiniog. Contact 01874 611622. See advert on page 36.

Saturday 6th June Car Boot Sale: 1 – 4pm (Sellers from midday): Gwernyfed High School, Three Cocks. (All weather venue). Cars £6, vans £10. No booking required.

Contact 01544 327716. See advert on page 36.

NEW Spring clothing collections.

Great selection of canoes, kayaks and equipment, everything you s Canoe s need for a trip tair s n w o D down the Wye. Expert advice, guided river trips, qualified instruction for beginners and improvers.

Tel: 01497 820022 www.psmoutdoors.co.uk

FOR SALE

RENTAL

JACQUES VERT SUIT. New never been worn, size 12/14 genuine reason for sale, ideal wedding outfit. Cost £140 sell for £30. Tel: 01497 842929. 01874 424997.

GARMIN SAT NAV. cost £90, hardly used, still in box. £40. Tel: 01497 842929. 01874 676665.

BEKO WASHING MACHINE. 5kg load. 6 months use from new. Already disconnected. £170 ONO. Tel: 07413 207 485.

FUTON COLOUR BLUE AS NEW. £90. ono.

Tel: 01497 820854.

MEXICAN WOOD SIDEBOARD. Large.

Good condition. £75 ono. Tel: 01497 820854.

HABITAT BLACK ASH DISPLAY CABINET. £45 ono. Tel: 01497 820854.

PENNINE FIESTA 2+2 FOLDING CAMPER 4 BERTH. Includes fitted kitchen with fridge, electrics and cables, full awning, plus extras. £995. Tel: 01874 690325.

YORK FITNESS T13I TREADMILL. As new.

Get fit in 2015. Original cost £600, Bargain £195. Tel: 01874 625024.

3/4 CELLO & CASE. £40. Tel: 01497 842929.

NEW VIOLIN,CASE & BOW. Unused Cost £220 new.£100. Tel: 01497 842929.

BERGHAUS MENS MEDIUM CAGOULE COAT. Burgandy/Purple colour. New unused £60ono. Tel: 01497 842929.

KODAK DIGITAL CAMERA. Easy share M753 complete with Kodak photo printer £60ono. Tel: 01497 842929.

PENNINE FIESTA 2+2 FOLDING CAMPER 4 berth includes fitted kitchen with fridge, electrics and cables, full awning, plus extras £995. Tel: 01874 690325.

WOODEN DOLLS HOUSE size 25” x22”x8”.

Complete with furniture and dolls. £25 ono.

Brecon 01874 622269.

SPACE TO RENT Storage space in Golden Valley, 4 miles from Hay, huge clean warehouse.

Competitive monthly rates, short or long term. Suitable for caravan storage, scaffolding, household effects etc. Ring to find out more – Emma 0777 567 1868.

USEFUL NUMBERS

Brecon Medical Group Practice...... 01874 622121 Dyfed-Powys Police ........................................................

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01874 624595 Hay Medical Centre .............................. 01497 822100 Dyfed-Powys Police................................................101 National Grid Gas (Gas Leaks) ......... 0800 111999 National Grid Gas (Gas Leaks)..............0800 111999 Powys Citizens’ Advice Bureau ..... 0845 601 8421 Powys Citizens’ Advice Bureau........ 0845 601 8421 RSPCA .......................................................... 0300 1234 999 Powys County Council............................. 01597 827 460 Samaritans National Helpline .............08457 909090 RSPCA.................................................. 0300 1234 999 Scottish Power ......................................... 08452 722424 Samaritans National Helpline........... 08457 909090 Talgarth Centre ..................... 01874 Scottish Medical Power.....................................

08452 713000 722424 Welsh Welsh Water..................................................08000 Water........................................ 08000 520130 520130 Western Power Distribution Distribution...............08000 ..............08000 520400 520400

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