Local Beacon Issue 71 July 2015

The community magazine for Brecon and surrounding villages

July 2015 • Issue 71

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Hello Welcome to our July issue of the Local Beacon.

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

If you’re looking for inspiration for the upcoming Summer Holidays, you’ll be pleased to hear the 4th issue of the Cariads Family Magazine is out early July. If you have a child at a local Primary School or Nursery it should arrive home before the children break up mid-July. If it’s getting close to break up and you haven’t received one, please do ask a teacher as our team will be delivering them to over 26 Schools and 14 Nurseries early July.They will also be available at various pick up points for families who have children at home and visiting families.

For the town of Brecon and the surrounding villages Address: Goosepool Cottage Winforton Herefordshire HR3 6EB

This issue we welcome Castle Fish Bar, see page 13.

In our sister publication Wye Local, we tell you all about our recent visit here.

Telephone: 01544 327716 • 07971 446632 Email: lisamarie@localbeacon.co.uk Website: www.localbeacon.co.uk Local Beacon is published by:

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All artwork used in this publication must not be published in any other media without permission from CariAds Local Ltd.

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local family magazine

What’s On Listings Activity Ideas Days Out Articles Recipes Puzzles Competitions Useful and informative for parents with children aged 0 - 12 years Book Reviews

Competition: (Winner of June Competition: R Allen, Llanddew)

There’s some interesting articles over the coming pages.

Penpont Farm Shop have opened for the Summer, see page 7. Our local dance school, Ribbons celebrate their 20th Anniversary. I have huge admiration for Lesley Walker, turn to page 9 to read more. Richards Thomas LLP make a donation to the Gurkha Earthquake Appeal, page 17. Fancy saving money on your energy bills? Turn to page 21. The Talgarth Community have a weekend of sports planned for all abilities, page 25.

Anyone for Cider? This has to be my favourite drink of all kind. See page 29. We’ve also got our regular features that are becoming very popular.

Lastly we’d like to share some exciting news.

Early May, Otis attended his first business meeting with Karin, Nigel and myself and we’re pleased to announce the team at Cariads Local Ltd will be taking on the Brecon Fringe Guide. See page 2 for more details. Thank you to Karin and Nigel for not only their blessing, but thinking of us in the first place.

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

For the chance to win Champagne Tea for 2 at Peterstone Court, please complete the word search on page 20 and send to us by 16th July 2015.

The winner will be picked at random.

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We also produce a similar publication for the Talgarth and Hay on Wye area. It’s called Wye Local.

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.

The 2015 Brecon Fringe Guide:

KINGTON BUILTH WELLS

HAY-ON-WYE

TALGARTH BRECON

CRICKHOWELL

• Continues to include a programme of events plus interesting articles • Now full colour throughout

Some of the many topics included in Wye Local, July issue:

• Handy A5 sized magazine

• Thoughts of a Greengrocer

• Delivered at the end of July to all music venues in Brecon

• Castle Fish Bar, Talgarth review • News from Bronllys Hospital League of Friends ... And much much more.

Just go to www.wyelocal.co.uk and click on the small image of the front cover ...

• An increased print run to 8000

• Also delivered to community / visitor pick up points in the towns of Brecon, Builth Wells, Crickhowell, Hay-on-Wye, Kington and Talgarth We welcome any thoughts on features, delivery points and timings.

If you would like to feature in the 2015 Brecon Fringe Guide please email or call Lynda.

The Gurkha Wing (Mandalay) Annual Freedom Parade

Advertising Rates (all prices plus VAT)

SUNDAY 2nd AUGUST 2 P.M.

1/8 page ad: £20 1/4 page ad: £32 1/2 page ad: £54 1 page ad: £92

THE BULWARK, BRECON BRECON TOWN COUNCIL invites you to be present when the Gurkha Wing (Mandalay) of Brecon, accompanied by the Band of the Brigade of Gurkhas, exercise their rights as Honorary Citizens of the Town.

Premium programme pages

(available to venues only)

1/4 page ad: £48 1/2 page ad: £80

Cop y 14tdate: h Ju ly Dist ribu t i o d n 30t ate: h Ju ly

Inside cover ad: £110 Back cover ad: £162

This year celebrates the 200th Anniversary of Gurkha Service to the Crown.

Leaflet insert: £200 Please speak to us about our in-house design team who can design your advert free of charge. All we need from you is wording and any logos or images supplied as jpeg files.

Or you can supply finished artwork as a jpg or high res pdf.

Email all copy to: lisamarie@cariadslocal.co.uk

This is a colourful and memorable, historic occasion and you are most welcome to attend.

Contact Brecon Town Council: 01874 622884 (A.M. ONLY) Email: brecon.guildhall@btinternet.com Website: www.brecontowncouncil.org

Lynda Like: 07775 898432 advertising@localbeacon.co.uk

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Kirsty Williams Powys County Council has announced they will reduce the number of bin collections from fortnightly to every 3 weeks.

I posted this news on my Facebook page this week and received an unprecedented amount of messages from people deeply concerned about the issue. People are very worried this could lead to an increase in fly-tipping and other health related issues in the area.

The council claim the change will encourage an uptake of recycling, however, at the same time as they are lowering the number of collections they are also reducing the types of plastics they will collect for recycling. Surely this will lead to an increase in the amount of waste? Either they are encouraging recycling or not. I have written to the portfolio holder to find out.

Another big concern for the people of Brecon and Radnorshire at the moment is public toilets. Powys County Council’s closure of a huge number of public conveniences is causing huge problems for its residents, particularly the elderly, people with certain health conditions and of course families with young children. We are very lucky to live in very beautiful area which attracts tourists from all over the world; what kind of a message does it send to them when they see boarded up public toilets?

Recently the Welsh Government launched the Public Health Bill, which states that it will place a duty on local authorities to publish strategies for the provision of toilets for public use within their area. I am pleased that the Welsh Government is taking action in this area but I am not convinced that this will do enough to reverse the closures we have seen. I will be doing everything I can to strengthen this provision as it makes its way into law.

As ever, if there is anything you would like me to try to help you with, please get in touch.

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Peter Evans

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Family Mediation

“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 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.

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

News from Chris Davies Your local MP

A little over a month since I was privileged to be elected as your representative in Westminster and it’s been a whirlwind of activity.

I will put my election pledge to ‘showcase’ Brecon and Radnorshire at the centre of everything I do at Westminster. When The Prime Minister and Chancellor pulled up chairs next to me in the tea room, both emphasised how much they had enjoyed their visits to our ‘patch’ and both readily accepted invitations to return to see how we can build upon the massive abilities of our youngsters, our entrepreneurs and the warmest welcome extended by the whole community.

Westminster is an exciting place. Taking part in the debate about our future in Europe, a vital issue for a constituency so focused upon agriculture and the associated rural network, brings home just how important it is that the voice of Brecon and Radnorshire is heard loud and clear. I am right behind Mr Cameron’s efforts to re-negotiate the terms of our membership of the EU but be assured that I will have the interests of our community very much in mind when reviewing the result of The Prime Minister’s initiative.

I now have an office in Westminster (sharing with three other Davieses!), have appointed staff locally and am on the cusp of opening a new office in the centre of the constituency. Vital constituency work is being dealt with and as well as surgeries in Brecon and Llandrindod Wells I have enjoyed visits to constituents from Llanbister down to Ystradgynlais and all stations in between.

There is a huge amount to learn and a mountain of work but I am very much aware that I have been given a real opportunity to help those of our friends and neighbours with problems; readers can be assured that if they get in touch they will receive a sympathetic ear and an energetic response.

Finally, a huge thank you to you, the people of Brecon and Radnorshire, for vesting your confidence in me. I am so conscious of the honour and the responsibility and will use every ounce of energy to make certain that your support is repaid in full.

Surgery times and other contact details will be published very shortly. In the meantime, if you have any issues you would like to discuss please contact me by way of:

Brecon and Radnorshire Conservative Association Office 4a Lion Yard, Brecon, Powys, LD3 7BA

Tel: 01874 624796 email: chris.davies.mp@parliament.uk

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

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For more information on our 24hr service call Rachael or Austin on 01544 340 277 or 07970875244

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Penpont’s Organic Farmshop Open Peter Corbett is head grower at Penpont and is responsible for its productivity and care. You are very welcome to wander out to the garden and say hello to him and see where all the produce is grown.

It is looking particularly stunning at the moment.

If you want to remember what truly fresh vegetables taste like, go and try the produce from Penpont’s Farm Shop. The Farm Shop, running in its 12th year, will be opening up in June for the start of the season.

All produce from the farm shop is freshly picked from within Penpont’s historic walled gardens. Currently there are mangetout, spinach, Red Russian kale, chard, rhubarb, salad leaves, beetroot, baby carrots, green garlic & onions and new potatoes. More varieties of vegetables and fruit are coming on in the garden.

Vina Hogg will also be selling bunches of cut flowers ready to put straight into your vases and jugs. She will also make up bouquets to order for special occasions.

From Aberhyddant Farm, Paul and Liz Matthew’s organic meat and eggs will also be available along with Brad’s Penpont honey.

Penpont’s Greenwood Shop will also be open and you’re welcome to visit and watch Gareth Irwin creating hand made wooden spoons, bowls, stools and chairs. He will also make one-off commissions and is currently making a beautiful Elm dresser.

Penpont Farm Shop Organic vegetables, fruit & cut flowers All grown in the walled gardens of Penpont Opening times: Every Thurs, Fri & Sat – 10am until dark

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Celebrating it’s 20th anniversary

The school will be presenting their annual show at Theatr Brycheiniog on Saturday 11th July at 6pm and Sunday 12th July at 2pm and 5pm. The performances feature over 250 young people dancing in a variety of styles including ballet, tap and street/hip hop.

They are pleased to report the following news of former pupils:- Harlan Rust and Josie Sinnadurai have both graduated from London Contemporary Dance School. Harlan is working as a professional dancer with James Wilton Dance and Josie is an apprentice dancer with National Dance Company Wales. Clara Rust has completed her second year at London Contemporary Dance School. Bethan Cooper has completed her first year at Trinity Laban in London and Ffion Rees has completed her first year of the degree course at the Royal Academy of Dance. Berwyn Cooper, Elise Norgate and Sian Evans are Associate dancers with the Royal Ballet School, National Dance Company Wales and Elmhurst Ballet School respectively.

Ribbons, the junior branch of the school will be performing their own version of “Thumbelina”with cho-reography by Lesley Walker. Mid Wales Dance Academy will be performing their own version of “Etudes - a ballet class” with choreography by Katy Sinnadurai and music specially written and performed live by Paul Shallcross.

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

Ribbons Ballet School was founded in 1995 by Lesley Walker when classes were held at the Wellington Hotel on Saturday mornings. Today the school has approximatgely 250 pupils attending classes on weekday evenings and Saturdays. The junior branch remains as Ribbons Dance, and the senior branch has been named Mid Wales Dance Academy offering a variety of classes to older pupils, including vocational training for those able to pursue a career in dance.

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

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Meals For Me...

Always cooking for one or only occasionally having the kitchen to ourselves, Love Food Hate Waste have some great tips. Those of us living solo could save £290 a year by not wasting food.

A weekly plan helps identify days when we might not need to cook and encourages checking date labels and either planning when to eat, or freezing for later.

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In the nineteenth century Brecon Racecourse was one

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were held for two days each September from 1825

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thirteen hands; a Gold Cup for thoroughbreds; the Usk Stakes for horses that were not thoroughbred and hunter sweepstakes. The course was between the Canal and the River Usk behind where Theatr Brycheiniog is now, although some of the earlier races may have been run to the west of Llanfaes.

The meeting was a major social event in the town with special trains bringing punters from all over Wales and England. But the activity was not just in the field. The local newspapers advertised A Grand Ball held at The Castle Hotel and other venues had

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special dinners for race goers.

In 1866 the winner of The Steward’s Cup was Gomera which was owned by the Duke of Beaufort.

Gomera was one of the leading horses of the time which was sold to The Duke of Newcastle in 1868 for £1,000 (equivalent to £73,800 today).

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When should you start drawing the state pension?

Holding off on drawing your state pension for just one year could make you more than £10,000 better off over the rest of your lifetime.

People reaching official retirement age before next April get a 10.4 per cent boost to their future income for each year they put off taking the state pension, which is currently worth £115.95 a week or just over £6,000 a year.

If you defer for just one year, that works out at £410 extra annually. If you live for 24 and a half years - an average of the life expectancy of men and women - after starting to draw your state pension you will accrue an extra £10,100.

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This income-boosting perk only applies to people who either have already or will hit state pension age before April 2016 - for anyone younger the rewards become much less generous, as the annual top-up falls to 5.8 per cent.

But if you are in the right age group and have enough money to live on in the meantime, waiting a bit longer for your state pension could be a simple and painless way of making your retirement more comfortable.

Deferring the state pension won’t be suitable for everyone, especially those in seriously poor health.

Retirees looking to defer their state pension should always seek the appropriate guidance or advice as deferring could negatively impact on some other welfare benefits whilst people with no other source of income after state pension age would not be able to afford to defer taking it.

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Llangors Village Fete & Sports Saturday July 25th 2pm to 5pm Arts & Crafts, Fancy Dress, Many Stalls Bouncy Castle, Refreshments and Much More.

Fun for all the family

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handmade or found in some obscure place. This makes it the ideal place to find a unique present.

Name of business: Kitty Keane’s Vintage - vintage and handmade craft.

Where are you based? North House, St Marys Street, Brecon, LD3 7AA. Why Brecon? I think Brecon is a special place to live and work, the people are friendly and we are so lucky to be surrounded by such beautiful countryside.

Why did you decide to open this shop? This shop is a fresh start for me, I’ve always enjoyed being creative and this business allows me to use my creativity and to share the space with other creative people. I have several other creative / vintage businesses who rent space from me which means the shop is forever evolving with new handmade objects and new vintage finds being added every week.

What type of education or experience helped you to open / run / manage this business? Many years of experience running a small business, I don’t think there is any replacement for that. Also learning to knit at my Mother’s knee. I must have been about 5 or 6, I do remember getting very frustrated. And of course my newly acquired furniture painting course.

I’ve always dabbled but being trained by people with decades of experience in selling their own brand of painted furniture is invaluable.

Describe a typical day in your business? No two days are the same. Some mornings I’m painting by 7am, other days I am out and about looking for stock. I enjoy days when I’m in the shop and I meet the customers and can talk about the products and the people who make them.

Any advice to a new business in this area? Do your research and make sure your margins stack up but don’t wait for everything to be perfect or you may never open!

What are some of the challenges you encountered?

The building itself has been a challenge, North House is a Grade 2 listed building and hasn’t had much maintenance over the last few years, so I’m constantly painting and repairing. The outside is still a work in progress!

What do you wish you had known before you started? The demand from craft’s people / vintage sellers to rent space in Brecon. I’m now expanding into a bigger space within North House.This will also allow me to deliver paint workshops, we supply Grand Illusions Vintage Paint and I’ve recently attended a training day so that I can deliver the workshops.

Is this the first business you have launched? Yes on my own, although I ran Country Life and Welsh Flair for many years and have been involved in setting up a partnership in the past.

How is this different than the others you have launched? This business is more creative, the shop stocks many one off pieces that have been

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FREE LOCAL DELIVERY Cable & Wiring Accessories Domestic Appliances Low Energy Lamps, Tubes, Batteries Light Fittings & Security Lights

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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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Gift to Gurkha Earthquake Appeal and proud nation. “It was, with this in mind, and out of a true sense of the loss and horror that is being suffered by the people of Nepal by the earthquake, not once, but twice, that my partners and I decided, as a firm, to give something back, hence our decision to make a donation to the Appeal.” “We know that this is a drop in the ocean in the help needed to restore and help the people of Nepal, but we felt it was simply the right thing to do.”

Brecon town has such close ties to the Nepalese community, initially through their regimental links to the town, but now, also because many have made their homes here. Richards Thomas LLP has had, and continues to have, the pleasure of dealing with the Nepalese community, in particular in assisting in their purchasing and leasing residential and business premises within the town. They have therefore got to know the Gurkhas and their families, who are so warm and friendly, as well as being a very strong

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BWLCH “Raising the Roof ” Bwlch is a small village situated at the top of a hill mid-way between Abergavenny and Brecon (around 200 metres above sea level) with an approximate population of six hundred residents. It’s easy to get to, straddling the A40 trunk road, and is popular with walkers, cyclists and horse-riders. It boasts a pub, a bunkhouse, a pretty church, a post office/shop with a café, a farm shop and a village hall.

However, the hall was very nearly lost to the village in 2012 when the roof was discovered to be unsafe, leaving the village hall committee with no choice but to close down the hall. A fund-raising campaign was immediately launched to reinstate the roof, with one of the highlights being a “Raise the Roof ” evening at Buckland Hall which raised over £2,000. There were also generous donations from individuals and charities. When enough money had been raised, the work on the roof began and the hall was finally ready to reopen in October 2014. Since then, a new inverter heating system has been installed and solar panels have been mounted on the roof with the aim of improving energy efficiency. The interior of the hall has been redecorated and the funding appeal is ongoing in order to update the kitchen and toilets.

Many groups use the hall regularly, e.g. the W.I., the Village Choir, Bwlch Bumps and Babies, Hatha Yoga Classes, the Gardening Club, etc. The hall is now also gaining popularity in bookings for private parties.

New Inn Beacons Backpackers, Bwlch, with twelve miles of stunning scenery to enjoy along the way.

The walk also incorporates a quiz, with the answers being found along the route and the winning team is the one that has found the most answers. This year’s walk was very successful, although the weather could have been better, and the day finished with prizegiving, sausage and chips and live music at The New Inn Beacons Backpackers in Bwlch. There will be a re-run of the Challenge on Saturday 22 August 2015 and we would encourage local support for the event as all proceeds will be donated to Mountain Rescue.

If you would like us to feature your village in a future issue of the Local Beacon, please give Lynda a call on 07775 898432.

One of the main attractions in Bwlch for walkers is Allt yr Esgair, known locally as “The Allt” which is well worth the steep climb to the summit for the amazing views. “Bwlch with Altitude” is a regular annual walking event which took place in May. It begins at the Star Bunkhouse, Bwlch and the challenge is for teams of up to 4 people to walk from Bwlch, around Llangorse Lake, over The Allt, and finally finishing back at the

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Get to really know...

Margaret Sommers

Margaret was born and brought up in Brecon. She belongs to a number of local organisations including local history groups, and is vice- president of Aberhonddu W.I. and since the start of this year she is very involved with the parish church of St. Mary’s roof fund raising team.

Margaret is organising historical town walks at a small charge to add to the fund.

Place of birth? Brecon.

Which bad habits drive you crazy? Folk who drop litter.

Do you believe in the afterlife? Yes. What book would you recommend to others?

Kilvert’s Diary.

Best present ever received? Gold cross and earings from my husband on our golden wedding anniversary.

List one thing you wish you could change about yourself: To be much taller. (I’m under 5 foot).

If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go? Back to New Zealand to visit my younger son and family.

List five goals on your life’s to do list: Publish something, improve my computer skills, climb PenY Fan again, see my grandsons achieve their ambitions, more walks on Gower.

Where do you live now? Brecon.

Marital status? Married to John for 52 years.

Occupation? Retired.

Children? 2 sons and 4 grandsons.

What was your favourite childhood television programme? We didn’t have a TV until I was a teenager!

Are you a collector of anything? Old books about Brecon and miniature jugs.

If you could have any superpower, what would it be? To fly would be good. I could then reach the top shelves when shopping!

What is usually your first thought when you wake up? What is in my diary to do today?

What do you usually think about right before falling asleep? Say a little prayer of thanks for the day.

Do you believe in ghosts? No but there are a few old places in Brecon reputed to have some!

Most exciting thing you’ve won? I was in the Brecon Youth Choir that won the chief youth choral competition at the National Eisteddfod of Wales.

Two lessons life has taught you? 1. A smile goes a long way 2. Never be too hasty to judge people.

What makes you grumpy? Loud noise.

You’re given one million pounds, what do you spend it on? My family, and donations to cancer research and St. Mary’s roof fund.

Have any bad habits? I’m always in a bit of a rush to be on time.

Name one regret you have: That I cannot speak Welsh well.

Name one thing you miss about being a kid: Swimming in the Usk. Name one thing you love about being an adult: Pleasing myself with what I do.

What’s your favourite song of the moment?

Anything sung by Alfie Boe. What’s your favourite song of all time? I love Panis Angelicus.

What’s your favourite thing to do on a Saturday night? Relaxing with my husband and a bar of chocolate in front of the TV. What’s your favourite thing to do on a Sunday afternoon? Visiting any gardens open to the public.

Have any hidden talents? I once wore the suit of armour worn by Madam Adelina Patti when she sang in the opera ‘Joan of Arc’.

What would be your dream job? An archivist.

If you HAD to change your name, what would you change it to? Martha (the name of the grandmother who died just before I was born).

What have you done today to make you feel proud? Finished planting Summer bedding.

Sum yourself up in five words: Caring, friendly, energetic, talkative and obsessive about Brecon’s history.

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Talgarth Sports Between the 31st of July & 2nd August, Talgarth is hosting it’s first ever Sports Festival. It aims to promote sports for all, together with encouraging participation to support health and well being.

Whatever your age or ability, please go and share with your friends and family Talgarth’s three days of sport.

There will be a picnic area for visitors to use during the day, take your own food and drinks, or purchase refreshments which will be on sale at the various sports venues.

The Sports Event has also been made possible with help from, Talgarth Town Council, Brecknock & Radnor Sports Partnership, Sport Wales, Fields in Trust (Have a Field Day), who have provided funding, grants or support which has allowed Talgarth & District Regeneration Group to promote all the activities available during the three days completely Free of Charge. Any queries, please seek assistance at the event headquarters, Talgarth Town Hall Committee Room.

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B R E CO N BA N D S TA N D THE PROMENADE SUMMER PROGRAMME OF EVENTS

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Protecting wildlife for the future

Wild in July

Herbert Vaughan wrote in 1926 of being taken to see cloth being dyed near Abergwesyn using the plant in the early 1900s and commented that the tint produced was a “dingy yellow” and that the practice was already almost extinct.

Nonetheless this was an important dye in the past and was used with Woad (and later the newfangled Indigo) to produce a green dye.This explains the name “Greenweed” as it was the basis for green dyeing. Other local names included Alleluia, Brummel, Sarrat and Woadwax.

Genista tinctora Vicarage Meadows Brecknock Wild Trust Reserve at Abergwesyn should have a good show of Dyers’ Greenweed by the middle of the month. This small relative of Broom is an important food plant for several rare moths and was used in the past (as its name implies) for colouring cloth.

The Greenweed will be accompanied by a show of several different orchids and a good display of Wood Bitter-vetch and is well worth visiting even if a little remote.

See bit.ly/bwtvm for information about the reserve.

The Trust needs volunteers to help with Bracken cutting this month. See the dates and locations at bit.ly/bwtevents.

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Cider- One of the Nation’s favourite summer drinks...

Cider- One of the nation’s favourite summer drinks, and one of the most ancient of beverages on these isles. The Styles of cider are very diverse, from traditional, with heavy complex flavour, to pale and light fruity ciders which closely resemble an alchopop. Alcoholic strength can vary from 1.2% to just under 8.5% ABV and with hundreds of different cider apple varieties available to create many different blends there is an almost limitless potential to produce drinks of different styles.

Doing outdoor bars, Malthouse Event Bars get to see what the customer wants and drinks the most.

Their most popular drink is cider, mainly on draught, but they do stock a range of bottled cider of varying types to keep up with demand. The demand is clear as Tesco report a 45 per cent increase in sales of bottled cider in the past year.

Usually made from the process of fermenting apples, modern fruity and sweet versions have

come flooding onto the market often made from imported apple juice concentrate. If you prefer your cider made from real apples and which tastes of real apples, then try one of these personal favourites:

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JULY

Tips for Gardeners Flower Garden 2 Prune and dead head roses.

2 Dead head bedding plants, hanging baskets and containers.

2 Plant autumn flowering bulbs.

2 Water and feed regularly.

Kitchen Garden 2 Harvest vegetable crops as soon as they are ready.

2 Keep the vegetable garden well watered and weed regularly.

2 Harvest raspberries, redcurrants, blackcurrants and gooseberries.

2 Keep clipping away at your fresh herb plants. You can freeze herbs.

Greenhouse 2 Put up greenhouse shading in preparation for sunny days.

2 Keep well ventilated.

2 Damp down regularly to increase humidity.

The Lawn 2 Continue to mow but raise the height slightly during dry periods to keep the lawn looking lush and green.

2 Keep edges trimmed.

General Advice 2 J uly is a holiday month. Water the garden well before you go. You may wish to think about setting up an automatic watering system.

2 Ensure the pond is well oxygenated. Fountains should be running all day.

2 Get the BBQ out and take advantage of any nice weather!

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A Nursery teacher was walking around observing her classroom of children while they were drawing pictures. As she got to one girl who was working diligently, she asked what the drawing was. The girl replied, “I’m drawing God.” The teacher paused and said, “But no one knows what God looks like.”

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News from Priory WI Members of Priory, accompanied by several husbands, spent a most enjoyable day with the Revd Ian Charlesworth and Mr Richard Stockton, aka ‘The Parson and the Publican’.

Having listened to one of their lectures last year on the history of various churches and hostelries in Herefordshire, members decided to arrange a visit to an area close to the Welsh border region in the company of the two esteemed gentlemen for their summer outing.

down the valley was charming. We stopped at Hayon-Wye for a tea break.

Helen Howe, trip organiser, thanked ‘The Parson and the Publican’ for a wonderful day and also Colin for his exceptional driving skills. Lyne Jones expressed everyone’s gratitude to Helen for arranging a most enjoyable summer outing.

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St Mary’s Church, Abbeydore, was the first church visited.

Revd Charlesworth gave an account of the demise of the Benedictine Abbey in 1536 and how it was partially restored by the Scudamore family the following century.

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My father’s in my fingers, but my mother’s in my palms.

I lift them up and look at them with pleasure – I know my parents made me by my hands.

They may have been repelled to separate lands, to separate hemispheres, may sleep with other lovers, but in me they touch where fingers link to palms.

“For those unexpected moments in life, when you can make a real difference.”

With nothing left of their togetherness but friends who quarry for their image by a river, at least I know their marriage by my hands.

I shape a chapel where a steeple stands.

And when I turn it over, my father’s by my fingers, my mother’s by my palms demure before a priest reciting psalms.

My body is their marriage register.

I re-enact their wedding with my hands.

So take me with you, take up the skin’s demands for mirroring in bodies of the future.

I’ll bequeath my fingers, if you bequeath your palms.

We know our parents make us by our hands.

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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Cobblers Tea Room

We are a small traditional Tea Room on the High Street in Sennybridge. We sell homemade and locally produced cakes and light lunches including homemade specials such as Lamb Cawl and Slow Cooked Beef Stew. We offer gluten free cakes and provide a number of dairy free alternatives for beverages. We serve a range of Illy based coffees and a selection of loose leaf and Welsh Brew tea in vintage china.

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Pre-booked Afternoon Tea available daily 15% off for OAPs on Fridays between 12pm & 3pm

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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.

Wolfpack Freestyle Kickboxing Club: 7 - 8pm. Harley’s Bar, Brecon.

Suitable for adults & children aged 6+. £2.50 per lesson (1st lesson free). Contact 07739 474327.

Alive & Kickin’ Community Choir: 7 – 9pm. The Old Museum, Brecon.

Everyone aged 10+ who wants to sing is most welcome. £5 per session. Don’t worry about needing any past singing experience. Contact Tanya Walker 07723 016837.

Charity Cash Bingo: 7.30pm.

The Gremlin Hotel, Brecon.

Brecon Rotary Club: 7.30pm.

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

TUESDAY Badminton: 9.30 – 11.30am.

Brecon Leisure Centre. Friendly group. (term-time only). All ages & 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 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 & all ages welcome.

Rob’s No Worries Yoga – “Stretch & Release”: 12noon – 1pm at The Well-Being Centre, St Mary’s St. Brecon. £5 or £25 for a 6 week course. 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: (1st 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 & enhance the skills of young people in relation to performing arts & 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 who play Afro-Brazilian rhythms. New members are always welcome. No previous experience needed. 1st 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 & 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 Aberhonddu Angels (A youngWI group): (First Weds of the month) WI Office, Lion St., Brecon.

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

Contact Charlie 07967343619.

Trallong Art and Craft Group: (Every 2nd & 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.

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 & 3pm. The Walled Garden,Treberfydd. A walk to see & discuss what is looking good & what we are doing next, followed by tea & 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. Yr 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: (1st 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 & chat with people who are like minded & interested in helping other people & their businesses by networking. 1st meeting is free, £5 each session after. Contact 01874 636986.

Gwent & Powys Army Cadet Force: 7 – 9pm. The ACF Ctr, Conway St, Brecon. Ages 12 (Yr 8 High School) – 18yrs looking for a new exciting,fun & challenging activity. We aim to inspire young people to achieve success in life, make the most of their abilities & develop the qualities to be a good citizen. Contact 01873 813756. www.armycadets.com.

Aberhonddu Women’s Institute (1st 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: (Term ends Wednesday 1st July): 7.30 – 9.30pm. Neuadd Goffa, Christ College Brecon.We are now rehearsing Rossini’s Petite Messe Solonelle for our concert on Nov 7th. Contact 01874 658332 or visit www.breconsingers.com.

Rob’s No Worries Yoga – “Meditation”: 7.45 – 8.15pm.

The Well-Being Centre, 1st Floor, Old Post Office, St Mary’s Street, Brecon. Contact 01874 638810 or 07748 568402.

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 1 hour. Studio, Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon. Coffee available from 10am. Lectures on any one of a wide variety of topics.

New members 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 & 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.

What’s on: during the week 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 & abilities welcome, equipment is available. 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 & exciting. No experience is required.

Delyth Thomas 07891 371458.

Rob’s No Worries Yoga – “Stretch & Release”: 6.30 – 8pm. The Well-Being Centre, 1st Floor, Old Post Office, St Mary’s Street, Brecon. Contact 01874 638810 or 07748 568402.

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

BreconYouth Centre, Cradoc Road.

Activities: Arts & 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 & join a small, friendly group playing Short Mat Bowls on an informal basis. Contact Alan Bloss 01874 636125.

Wolfpack Freestyle Kickboxing Club: 7 - 8pm. Harley’s Bars, Bell Lane, Brecon. Suitable for adults & children aged 6+. £2.50 per lesson (1st lesson free). Contact 07739 474327.

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 yrs, meeting either Crickhowell / Brecon (lifts are usually available).

We are a friendly group.

Newcomers welcome to come along. 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. 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 6 week course. The Well-Being Centre, St Mary’s Street, Brecon. Contact 01874 638810 / 07748 568402.

Rob’s No Worries Yoga – “Yoga for Pregnancy”: 12noon - 1pm.

The Well-Being Centre, 1st Floor, Old Post Office, St Mary’s Street, Brecon. Contact 01874 638810 or 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.

Refreshments following the service. Contact Rev Bill Jones 01873 811007.

DURING THE MONTH Wednesday 1st July

Breconshire Local & Family History Society – Outing to Hay-on-Wye: A chance to find some of the hidden corners & amazing stories of this local town. There will be a guided walk on uneven pavements, but at an easy pace. A charge will be made & booking required.

Friday 3rd July Organ Recital – Matt Edwards: 1pm. Brecon Cathedral. Free admission. Retiring collection.

Saturday 4th July

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 38.

Sunday 5th July

Uskelele: 2pm. Brecon Bandstand, The Promenade. Free admission.

Contact 01874 622884. See advert on page 26.

Friday 10th July Organ Recital – Carl Grainger: 1pm. Brecon Cathedral. Free admission. Retiring collection.

What’s on: during the month Saturday 11th July Brecknock Farmers Market: 9.30am – 2pm. Brecon Market Hall. Contact 07805 375636. See advert on page 24.

Saturday 11th Sunday 12th July Ribbons Ballet School Annual Show: 6pm Saturday, 2 & 5pm Sunday. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon. The performances feature over 250 young people dancing in a variety of styles including ballet, tap & street/hip hop. Contact Lesley Walker 01874 623219. See advert & article on page 9.

Sunday 12th July “The Windbags”: 4.30pm.

Llaneglwys Village Hall . Our popular & regular guests ‘The Windbags’ will present their latest repertoire of light classical music as well as a medley of popular music - an enjoyable afternoon of entertainment for people of all ages. Entrance £6 (children £3) to include buffet. There will also be a raffle. Contact 01982 560332.

Monday 13th July Llangasty Retreat House Drop in Day: 10am – 4pm. Llangasty Retreat House, Llangasty, Brecon.

An opportunity to pause for prayer & personal reflection.

Tea/coffee provided, bring own lunch. Free entrance. Eucharist at noon. Contact 01874 658250.

Tuesday 14th July Brecon Jazz Club presents: Easy Street - vocals, guitars, cornet, bass & drums: 8pm. Brecon Jazz Bar, Theatr Brycheiniog. Lyrical sounds, ballads, some blues & swing from the songbook.

Admission £7 on door to include raffle. Contact 01874 611622.

Thursday 16th July Honddu Dippers: 5.30 – 7.30pm.

Meet at Watergate Car Park, Brecon. Litter picking around Brecon town. Join us for a social stroll & help keep Brecon beautiful. Contact Charlie Searl 01874 611858, Gareth Ellis 01874 611039 or Gerwyn Davies 07989 303493.

Choristers’ Concert: 7pm.

Brecon Cathedral. The Cathedral Choristers perform a light-hearted end-of-term concert of sacred & secular choral & instrumental music. Tickets £9 (under 16s free) including a cheese & wine buffet in the interval are available from the Cathedral Shop or on the door.

Friday 17th July Organ Recital – Anthony Gritten: 1pm. Brecon Cathedral. Free admission. Retiring collection.

Saturday 18th July 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 38.

Sunday 19th July Llangors Market: 10am – 1pm.

Llangors Youth & Community Centre. Local produce & crafts.

Refreshments available. Contact 01874 658257.

“Listening to Your Body”Workshop at Rob’s No Worries Yoga: 10am – 4pm. The Well Being Centre, First Floor, Old Post Office, St Mary’s Street, Brecon. £40. Bring own lunch (£10 nonrefundable deposit to secure place). Contact 01874 625358.

Fairtrade Picnic: 2pm. Brecon Bandstand, The Promenade.

Free admission. Contact 01874 622884. See advert on page 26.

Tuesday 21st July Brecknock Play Network - Free open access play session: 1 – 3pm. Uplands Field, Brecon. These sessions are aimed at 8-13 year olds.

Under-8s are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult. Den building, giant bubbles, arts & crafts, circus equipment, dressing up plus lots more! Contact 07813 857474.

Brecknock Play Network - Free open access play session: 4 – 6pm.

Lower Park, Three Cocks. These sessions are aimed at 8-13 year olds.

Under-8s are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult. Den building, giant bubbles, arts & crafts, circus equipment, dressing up plus lots more! Contact 07813 857474.

Wednesday 22nd July Wild Wednesday – “Circus Skills” – Children’s Workshop: The Old Railway Line Garden Centre, Three Cocks. Booking essential, limited spaces. Contact 01497 847055. See advert on back cover.

Thursday 23rd July Brecknock Play Network - Free open access play session: 10am – 12 noon. Talgarth Park.. These sessions are aimed at 8-13 year olds.

Under-8s are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult. Den building, giant bubbles, arts & crafts, circus equipment, dressing up plus lots more! Contact 07813 857474.

Brecknock Play Network - Free open access play session: 1 – 3pm. Uplands Field, Brecon. These sessions are aimed at 8-13 year olds.

Under-8s are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult. Den building, giant bubbles, arts & crafts, circus equipment, dressing up plus lots more! Contact 07813 857474.

What’s on: during the month / next month Friday 24th July

Wednesday 29th July

Piano Recital – Stella Searson: 1pm. Brecon Cathedral. Free admission. Retiring collection.

Wild Wednesday – “Rainforest Road Show” – Children’s Workshop: The Old Railway Line Garden Centre, Three Cocks. Booking essential, limited spaces. Contact 01497 847055.

See advert on back cover.

Saturday July 25th Brecknock Farmers Market: 9.30am – 2pm. Brecon Town Centre. Contact 07805 375636.

See advert on page 24.

Llangors Village Fete & Sports: 2 - 5pm. Llangors Youth & Community Centre. Arts & crafts, fancy dress, bouncy castle, refreshments & much more. Fun for all the family. Contact 01874 658335. See advert on page 13.

Sunday 26th July

Hereford Owl Rescue: 11am – 3pm.The Old Railway Line Garden Centre, Three Cocks. See some of the beautiful owls currently at the rescue centre. Contact 01497 847055. See advert on back cover.

Jenny Any Dots (Children’s Entertainer): 2pm. Brecon Bandstand, The Promenade.

Free admission. Contact 01874 622884. See advert on page 26.

Tuesday 28th July Brecknock Play Network - Free open access play session: 1 – 3pm. Uplands Field, Brecon. These sessions are aimed at 8-13 year olds.

Under-8s are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult. Den building, giant bubbles, arts & crafts, circus equipment, dressing up plus lots more! Contact 07813 857474.

Brecknock Play Network - Free open access play session: 4 – 6pm.

Lower Park, Three Cocks. These sessions are aimed at 8-13 year olds.

Under-8s are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult. Den building, giant bubbles,arts & crafts, circus equipment, dressing up plus lots more! Contact 07813 857474.

‘Wacky Wednesday at the Well’: 11am – 3pm. Maendu Well (The ‘Wellfield’), North of Maes-yFfynnon, Brecon. Joint event between Maendu Well Group and Flying Start. Forest schools, play, games and more! Contact 01874 625422.

Brecon Poetry Group: 7.30pm.

The Three Horseshoes, Llanfaes.

Come along & read your recent poems. NOTE: this may be the evening of the group’s annual barbecue. Contact John Harries 01874 622874.

Thursday 30th July Brecknock Play Network - Free open access play session: 10am – 12 noon. Talgarth Park. These sessions are aimed at 8-13 year olds.

Under-8s are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult. Den building, giant bubbles, arts & crafts, circus equipment, dressing up plus lots more! Contact 07813 857474.

Brecknock Play Network - Free open access play session: 1 – 3pm. Uplands Field, Brecon. These sessions are aimed at 8-13 year olds.

Under-8s are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult. Den building, giant bubbles, arts & crafts, circus equipment, dressing up plus lots more! Contact 07813 857474.

Friday 31st July Organ Recital – Jonathan Eyre: 1pm. Brecon Cathedral. Free admission. Retiring collection.

“Once In A Blue Moon” - A night walk up Pen Y Fan: Registration from 8:30pm at Pont ar Daf, walkers can start the ascent between 9 & 9.30pm. Join us for a once in a blue moon experience, and walk up Pen Y Fan, the highest peak of the Brecon Beacons to watch the sun set and the moon rise. Refreshments and a Blue Moon certificate for all participants. £15pp registration fee (free entry for under 12’s).

Contact 01874 611717.

Friday 31st July – Sunday 2nd August Talgarth & District Regeneration Group – Talgarth Sports: 3 day sports festival. Contact 07725 111799. See advert & article on page 24.

Saturday 1st August 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 38.

Saturday 1st Sunday 2nd August Radnorshire Wildlife Trust “Wild About Gilfach Rangers”: Gilfach Nature Reserve.

Children’s Nature Explorer packs will be available to take with you on your self-guided walk or picnic at Radnorshire Wildlife Trust’s Gilfach Nature Reserve. Contact Radnorshire Wildlife Trust 01597 823298.

Sunday 9th August Children’s Storytelling and Balloons: 2pm. Brecon Bandstand, The Promenade. Free admission.

Contact 01874 622884. See advert on page 26. noon. Contact 01874 658250.

FOR SALE DEEP FAT FRYER. Lloytron make, 6 settings.

Nearly new. Excellent condition. £30. Tel: 0757 22 11 671.

14 FOOT CANADIAN CANOE. Seats 4 people.

As New £400 ONO. Tel: Jeff 07969 782969.

FRONTERA. Petrol, first registered 1993, 60,000miles, good condition, m.o.t /taxed until August. £1,000 or offers. Tel: 01874 625845.

MILK BOTTLES WITH ADVERTS. VINTAGE 1980’S. 27 Bottles with 14 different Adverts.£95. o.v.n.o. Tel: 01874 625024.

1 PAIR CRICKET WHITES. 100% polyester, 28-30” waist, 31” inside leg. 1 pair short white sports socks – medium. Nearly new. £7. Tel: 07780677299.

1 TRAVEL COT/ PLAYPEN v.g.c used once. £25.

1 MOSSES BASKET USED ONCE v.g.c. £5.

1 BOUNCY CHAIR WITH MUSIC v. g.c. £5.

1 3 WHEELED BIKE age 3yrs. £6.

1 BOYS MOUNTAIN BIKE BLACK age 8/9 yrs £15. Tel: Mrs davies on 07958211047.

BERGUNDY ECO FRIENDLY CARPET AS NEW. Will fit an awning size of 1050cms lgth.

2.5 mts wide. A bargain at £40.Tel: 07966254274.

LAZY SPA INFLATABLE HOT TUB. Vegas model. £175. Tel: 01497 842786.

ELECTRIC PATIO HEATER. £40. Tel: 01497 842786.

HABITAT ARMCHAIR. Modern square style, green and cream. Good condition. £50. Tel: 01497 82296.

KINGSIZE WOODEN BEDFRAME AND MATTRESS. Cream painted. Less than 2 years old. Excellent condition. £150.Tel: 01497 822967.

EVERHOT ELCTRIC RANGE. 90 Plus. Royal blue. Less than 2 years old. Excellent condition.

Sale due to house move. Easy to relocate using specialist company. Available end August. £6,000 new. Accept £2,500. Tel: 01497 822967.

DUMPER 4X4. Swivel tip 5 ton, new battery and ignition switch. £375 ono. Tel: 01874 711183.

RED IKEA CHAIR & FOOTSTOOL. Red corderoy fabric. Removable covers. Metal solid legs. Great condition. Selling due to lack of space. £50 ono. Tel: 01544 327716.

FLYMO ELECTRIC LAWNMOWER. Hardly used. £25 ono. 01544 327716.

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

101 Brecon Advice Centre.......................

01874 624595 Hay Medical Centre .............................. 01497 822100 Dyfed-Powys National GridPolice................................................101 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 .........................................

Samaritans National Helpline........... 08452 08457 722424 909090 Talgarth Centre ..................... 01874 Scottish Medical Power.....................................

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

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