Local Beacon issue 46 / June 2013

The community magazine for Brecon and surrounding villages

June 2013 • Issue 46

10 Welsh ales 3 ciders & 2 chilli ales

chilli foodS on SalE all day

Anyone interested in having a stall should contact us on 01874 658819. The pitch will be free of charge. music from local band

risky shift phenomenon starts 7.30 saturday night

1st ever festival held at the Castle Inn - 11am onwards For more information Tel: 01874 658819

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Welcome

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

Welcome to our June issue.

I’ve been working away in the background for some time now.

Supporting my wonderful team.

Producing the 2014 Calendar. Creating a new website.

And of course looking after my beautiful, magical, little ray of sunshine ... daughter Cariad! Right now I have a great balance between work and spending time with my baby girl. Motherhood really is fine and dandy.

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

Anyway enough about me! I hope you’ll agree we have a great issue for you.

June Competition

I want to draw your attention to the Summer Fayre advertised on Page 2; it’s very early on in the month so take a look at the advert details and see if it appeals to you.

Pilgrims Tea Rooms have kindly donated a Cream Tea for Two! To enter please complete the wordsearch on page 35 and send to the Local Beacon (address above).

I must say the Beer and Chilli Festival on the front cover looks very tempting. I’m not one for eating chillis but watching any participants could be very entertaining!

Pilgrims Licensed tea rooms and outside catering

Winner of last months issue: Carole Gledhill, Cray.

As in each month, we have a few new advertisers on board. Be sure to check them out and use their services if you need them.

2013 Car Boot Sales

If you haven’t seen the Photography Competition results on our Facebook Page, go to page 26 to see this years winners. The standard is magnificent. Next year’s calendar is exceptional.

Send to Local Beacon by Wednesday 19TH JUNE 2013

JUNE DATES

Thank you to everyone who has attended our Car Boot Sales at Hay Primary School. Whether it be as a seller or buyer. Roll on the rest of the season.

Fingers crossed to some dry and hot weather!

Saturday 8th & 22nd June from 9.30am – 12midday

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

£5 per boot – No booking required Refreshments stall

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

Last of all, we are recruiting! Although we are looking for a freelance Sales Executive, the successful applicant doesn’t need to have any selling experience as we have a very relaxed approach. He or she needs to be reliable, have a workstation at home, be in touch with the local community and overall just a fun personality!

Interested? Please send your CV, or any questions about the role to lisamarie@localbeacon.co.uk by Friday 28th June 2013.

Enjoy, Lisa Marie Badham

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News from Roger Williams MP Last week was a positive step in attaining justice for Daniel Morgan and his family.

the darker, interconnected world of private investigators, police officers and journalists at the News of the World.

The Home Secretary, Thersea May’s announcement on Thursday to create the Daniel Morgan Independent Panel will address a number of the unanswered questions following his murder in 1987.

This is testament to the family’s dogged determination in taking on the Metropolitan Police, exposing corruption and actual police involvement in the case.

In fact the Panel will utilise lessons from the Hillsborough Independent Panel process in addressing how to approach its work. It will be chaired by Sir Stanley Burnton, a retired Lord Justice of the Court of Appeal, with further Panel members to be announced in the coming weeks.

I took on the case from my predecessor Richard Livesy when I became the Member of Parliament for Brecon and Radnorshire in 2001 and have worked alongside the family to ensure the case is not swept under the carpet. In 2004 I used Parliamentary privilege to name a Policeman involved in the case, he later turning out to be one of the main murder suspects.

The Independent Panel’s finding will arguably be as ground breaking as Hillsborough in its revelations of police corruption and the protection of those responsible for the deaths of the 92. Daniel’s case will go deeper, exposing

Like Hillsborough, it is not going to be a quick process.

The family have been badly served in the past, but I believe this time persistence and perseverance has and will pay off. It would have been easy for the family to have taken an overly emotive approach, and understandably so, but they have presented the case rationally and I believe justice will be done.

Regardless of the outcomes, the Independent Panel will highlight serious lessons for the Police to learn regarding the treatment of victim’s families and will be felt throughout the ranks. I will endeavour to pursue the case through whichever avenues I can and hope for the sake of the family, that they get the result and justice they deserve.

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News from local W I s POWYS BRECKNOCK FEDERATION OF WOMEN’S INSTITUTES The annual show was held on the 3rd May at St Marys Church, Brecon.

W I members arrived very early with their exhibits ready for the judging which was to commence at 10.00am.The majority of the qualified judges came from neighbouring counties, and they all had a very busy morning as there were so many entries in each class.

There was 5 categories in the cookery section, Talgarth won the ginger bake bake. The best border tart, a pastry case filled with cooked dried fruits and decorated with glace icing was submitted by Merthyr Cynog W I. 1st prize for the box of assorted sweets was awarded to Talybont W I. There were 23 jars of marmalade to be judged. Entrants were reminded that orange peel should be cooked until tender before adding sugar. Llangynidre won this class.

Three Cocks succeeded in winning the best decorated sponge top with a design of a basket of flowers. Some other formats were a bowling green, Shaun the Sheep, and even a tawny lion.

There were 3 craft classes. 23 tea cosies had been entered. Some hade been knitted, others made from felt and one an embroidered tepi. A few had been lined and padded. Priory W I’s green owl was considered the best.

One comment made by the judges was that “there was a fun selection of cosies with original ideas that would make any tea-time a giggle.

There had been an incredible range of talents displayed in the making of cot blankets, particularly in those that had been knitted or crocheted and the colourways worked in the patchwork were stunning. Cradoc’s entry was judged the finest. When it came to appraising a childs cardigan the judge found it very hard to select the winner owing th the very high standard of workmanship. 1st prize went to Priory W I. Artistic members were asked to paint a bowl of fruit.

Llangastys superb picture showed clever interpretation, which had been convincingly painted.

Weather was the theme of the photographic competition. One entry showed flags being blown in the wind, another a duel rainbow. The question was asked “did you know that the colours of the reflected rainbow are in reverse to the main rainbow”?. Libanus Photograph of a person holding an umbrella walking outside on a very wet day came first.

The floral competitions attracted a good mumber of entries. Aberhonddu Angels achieved 1st place with an

arrangemnet in a cup and saucer.

The judge thought that the “hand tied bouquet was a very difficult class to judge as all the entries were of a high standard. She felt that Libanus W I s prize winning bouquet was delightful and made good use of colour using very difficult materials. The winner of the Brecon Cup floral art would represent the County at the Royal Welsh Show. This years theme was “Eastern Promise” with Three Cocks striking entry winning.

9 W Is competed in the Rose bowl Co-operative display.

Each entry had to show items of cookery, craft, floral art, with marks given for Interpretation, Staging and display.

Again the theme was “Eastern Promise” with the winning W I Merthyr Cynog, who will represent Brecknock at this years Royal Welsh Show. Merthyr Cynog and Three Cocks W Is gained the highest number of points in the show with Aberhonddu Angels 3rd and Priory 4th.

The day concluded with the presentations of trophies by County Chairman, Heulwen Parry who thanked everyone who had contributed to the success of the day.

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The Brecknock Sinfonia Summer Concert After two winter concerts affected by bad weather, Brecknock Sinfonia can only hope that their summer concert on June 8th will be safe from snow!

A suitably seasonable programme begins with sunny Vivaldi, with leader Laurence Kempton and Ruth Brown the solo violins in the D minor Concerto Grosso and Vivienne John the soloist in the flute concerto nicknamed ‘Il Gardellino’.

Purcell’s familiar G minor Chaconne precedes another popular piece for strings, Holst’s St Paul’s Suite, written by the composer for his pupils when he was a schoolteacher.

‘ A suitably seasonable programme begins with sunny Vivaldi, with leader Laurence Kempton and Ruth Brown’

BRECKNOCK SINFONIA Conductor: Michael Bell Leader: Laurence Kempton Vivaldi: Concerto Grosso in D Minor for 2 Violins

Violins: Laurence Kempton, Ruth Brown

Vivaldi:

Flute Concerto: “Il Gardellino” Flute: Vivienne John

Purcell: Chaconne in G Minor Holst: St. Paul’s Suite Brahms: Serenade No. 1

BRECON CATHEDRAL Saturday June 8th 7.30pm Tickets £12 (under 16 free) Available from Abergavenny Music, Andrew Morton Books, Brecon, Brecon Cathedral Shop, Old Forest Arts, Hay or on the door.

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The second half is devoted to Brahms’ first major work for full orchestra, the Serenade in D. It was composed looking back at the musical forms of the previous century, but Brahms’ distinctive voice is already apparent in the memorable melodies and rich harmonies.

The conductor for this attractive concert is again the popular Michael Bell, and the growing reputation of the Brecknock Sinfonia should attract a large audience to the cathedral – weather permitting!

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Rainbow Cookies Recipe

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News from Brecon Bowling Club

JM Electrical Llyswen Based Electrician

Brecon Bowling Club started their season in fine form by entertainingYnys-y-Bwl in a friendly game on Sunday 28th April which was declared a draw. Next fixture up was a MidWales League match against Hay onWye with Brecon winning. Bank Holiday Sunday saw a full team of Brecon players plus supporters travel by coach to Llantwit Major for another friendly game played in glorious sunshine and good spirit. Another win for Brecon.

Bank Holiday Monday 6th May saw the first of 2 Welsh Bowls National Open Days to be held at the bowling green. The people who attended had an enjoyable afternoon trying out the sport and being instructed by the club coaches.The next official Open Day is scheduled for Bank Holiday Monday 27th May 2pm. Social bowling / coaching sessions are held Friday evenings at 6.15 for all ages and abilities. See www.breconbowlingclub.co.uk for details. Busy Times at Brecon Bowling Club.

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TALYBONT STORES CANALSIDE CAFÉ &POST OFFICE Opening times shop: Mon to Sat 7.00am until 7.00pm Sunday 8.00am until 6.00pm Café: Mon to Sun 8.00am until 5.00pm Post Office: Mon to Sat 9.00am until 1.30pm We stock a wide range of provisions from newspapers, bread, milk, eggs, local produce, logs and kindling Lottery, Top Ups and Cash Point available pets Corner: We have a varied selection of pet products for sale, as well as being able to pre-order large sacks of peanuts, wild bird seed, black sunflower seeds and dog or cat food.

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

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

Please contact us on 01874 676663

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News from Brecon Singers The Brecon Singers present â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Songs for a Summerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eveningâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; at St Michael and All Angels Church, Cwmdu on Friday 5 July 2013, 8pm.

This is a Concert of familiar and popular music.

The varied programme offers something for everyone including arrangements of well known songs such as Linden Lea. This will be the final concert in which Musical Director Richard West will be directing The Brecon Singers as he is leaving for pastures new. He will be greatly missed for his excellent musicianship and dramatic talents, as well as his enormous sense of fun. We wish him and Marie well.

The Brecon Singers is open to everybody who enjoys singing. There are no auditions, all we ask is a love of singing and a commitment to our weekly rehearsals which are held in St Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church, Brecon, on Wednesday evenings 7.30pm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9.30pm

For more information about the concert or choir please visit www.breconsingers.com or call 01874 622285

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Cathedral Shop and Pilgrims Tea Rooms Visit Brecon Cathedral Shop for a full range of gifts for you, your relatives and friends We stock all manner of items from 50p to ÂŁ100.

Cards for all occasions, jewellery, china, linen, books, pictures, religious items, CDs, scarves, ties and socks, torches, notelets, honey and marmalade etc...

Situated in the Cathedral Close alongside Pilgrims Tea Rooms, which serves light luncheons, cakes and coffee.

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News from Usk House Usk House Day Hospice in Brecon joined forces with St David’s Hospice Care in 2010. The main reason for this was in order to start a Hospice at Home service, which has now been up and running in this area for over a year and a half. This new service has brought a huge improvement in palliative care to patients in south and mid Powys, allowing them to receive hands-on care in their own homes at the end of their lives, and to die at home if that is their choice. To date 85 patients have been cared for at home in Powys, which has amounted to over 5,000 nursing hours.

Running alongside this service, day care continues to be offered at Usk House, and our bus can regularly be seen on the roads, collecting patients.

Usk House is open to patients with cancer as well as many other life threatening illnesses, and while at the hospice, patients are offered help and support

from nursing staff, art and craft sessions, a wide variety of therapies, and of course benefit from the mutual support they receive from each other.

The majority of the hospice’s funding comes from voluntary contributions – why not come along and join us at one of our events: June 22nd – Climb the Three Peaks of Wales in a day!

July 28th – Walks for families on Mynydd Illtud Sept 28th – Taff Trail Bike Ride Oct 5th – Brecon Business Club Charity Ball, Peterstone Court For more information contact Sally Morris sally.uskhouse@stdavidsfoundation.co.uk or telephone (01874) 611717.

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Bouncy Boing!

Brecon and Radnor Bouncy Hire (also widely known as BOUNCY BOING!) love to see happy people. Their castles are often seen at local shows and events where children can let off steam while the grown-ups catch their breath, or in gardens and village halls at parties.

Owners Jerry & Paula Garry don’t have much time to catch their own breath though, as they and their 2 sons are increasingly busy with the business – Paula is also a Beaver Scout leader and nurse!

Things have moved on in recent years for the Inflatable industry, and Bouncy Boing are among those who choose to move with the times and keep up with current safety guidelines.

They are members of the BIHA, a national organisation that promotes safe and sensible use of inflatables.

All castles have a rigorous test every year, and receive a Health and Safety Certificate of Inspection, much like an M.O.T. This, together with Public Liability Insurance, helps to maintain professional standards, and peace of mind for those who are hiring castles.

As a result of their insistence to do things properly, Bouncy Boing have regular bookings from schools, shows and event organisers, as well as an increasingly full diary of private bookings for parties and weddings.

They have castles suitable for children or adults, and they also have for hire other items to help parties go with a swing, including a fantastic Cookie Monster costume, outdoor games, and space hoppers. There’s also a Yamaha digital stage piano for hire!

‘Thanks to our enthusiastic and loyal customers, our business is fun and rewarding’, says Jerry. ‘It’s great to see people laughing and enjoying themselves for so little cost.

Also, with so many wonderful village and church halls around, our fickle weather needn’t spoil the fun!’

Brecon & Radnor Bouncy Hire Bouncy Castles for Parties • Events Weddings • Schools Indoor or outdoor Please see our website for further details and prices

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For further details of castle hire and prices, take a look at the Bouncy Boing website: www.bouncyboing.co.uk

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Wild in June

Protecting wildlife for the future

On summer days I visit Penlan ponds behind Coleg Powys and Brecon Leisure Centre to watch dragonflies.The shallow pond by the tennis courts is best. Like me dragons and damsels prefer warm still days and are often most active in the late morning.

To see them better I take binoculars and a camera.

Because of their distinctive shape and colours Broadbodied Chasers are one of the easier dragonflies to identify, and to photograph as they often use favourite perches. This is a male, the females and immature males are golden brown. Chasers are well-named as the males are territorial and fly fast after rivals and potential mates.

Their squat hairy nymphs live for between one and three years in the silt at the bottom of the pond, and feed on small water animals. Broad-bodied Chasers are widespread at suitable ponds and lakes in Brecknock and across southern Britain. At Penlan you could also see many Azure Damselflies, and smaller numbers of several other species. For general information, www.british-dragonflies.org.uk

is a good site, and I put some of my local sightings and pictures on the Facebook page at www. brecknockwildlifetrust.org.uk.

Article by Keith Noble

BRECON CATHEDRAL – FRIDAY 5th JULY 2013 – 7pm Come and hear the Saline Fiddlers from the USA. A rare opportunity to see fantastic talent, high energy and the musical panache of fiddling, dancing and singing supported by Brecon Cathedral Choir and Priory Church in Wales School.

Proceeds in aid of Mayor’s Charity and Choir Tour of USA 2014.

See www.brecontowncouncil.org.uk or email brecon.guildhall@ btinternet.com for full programme of events.

Tickets: £6. Concessions: £5. Families: £15. Available from: The Cathedral Shop, Cathedral Close or the Guildhall Mornings only or at the door.

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Balls of Fury Paintballing Black Mountain Activities are delighted to announce that their new and exciting activity is now up and running and is proving to be a great success already. Balls of Fury Paintballing is located within the grounds of their sister company Black Mountain Activities, based in Three Cocks, with which they work closely together and their great team of staff to provide customers with a fun-filled, actionpacked experience to remember!. Offering a half day session lasting approx 2-3 hours they have plenty of games to play and the newly developed paintball range allows them the flexibility to tailor make the paintball sessions, making it ideal for all kinds of groups from Stag doâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, birthday celebrations, Families etc (available for ages 12 years and above).

To book a paintball day give them a call on 01497 847824 and join in on the action!

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Brecon Film Society

LEXY’S HAIR DESIGN 24 HIGH STREET BRECON LD3 7TN

Lexy is proud to announce a new member of the team – Cathy Hain.

Cathy qualified in hairdressing in 1995, she then went on to the salon floor building regular clients in the Brecon Area.

RUST AND BONE Monday 3RD JUNE Cert. (15) FRANCE 2012 Dir: Jacques Audiard, with Marion Cotillard.

Jacques Audiard follows the success of ‘A Prophet’’ with a complete change of direction.This is the story of an unlikely love-affair between contrasting people hurled together by harsh fates; a marine-park trainer of Orca whales suffers a life-changing accident, and finds that the only person she can talk to is the unlikely Ali (Matthias Schoenaerts) – a bare-knuckle fighter and bouncer.

“ These are two towering performances in a film of genuine power... it’s a complex, assured, demanding work.” – THE TELEGRAPH

Cathy has a strong reputation and devoted clientele, she has a keen eye for style, design and wedding hair up.

TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT PLEASE CALL IN OR TELEPHONE 622126

TEL 01874 622126 OPENING TIMES MON/FRI 9am to 4.30pm SAT 8am to 1.30am

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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 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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623371

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SMITH BUILDERS LTD The future of construction

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

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

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The seeds we sow – M.U. theme Some years ago, the daily quote in the Western Mail newspaper was “There are only two good Unions, The Rugby Union and The Mothers Union”.

Anyone here in Wales can talk about Rugby – and congratulations to our WelshTeam on their success in the Six Nations. What would the average person say about The Mothers Union? – good for providing tea at Parish Do’s? There is a lot more to the M.U. than that, as more than over 4 million members worldwide will testify.

In 1876 Mary Sumner, clergy wife and young mother, held a meeting for other young Wives and Mums to help them talk over problems in raising their families and to be there for one another. Other Parishes heard about it and followed suit and so the M.U. was born. In a time when few people read news sheets and with no Facebook or Twitter the idea spread.

The first Branch here in Wales was set up in 1884 in Llandrindod Wells, followed by Newbridge on Wye, and in 1888 Brecon Branch; 125 years ago this year.

parenting classes, prison ministry, relief and development programmes – the list is endless but all aimed at helping women and their families. All money raised for the Relief Fund is distributed through dedicated M. U. workers so that it goes directly to where it is most needed.

Brecon Branch meets on the 1st Wednesday of the month at 2pm in the Diocesan Centre in the Cathedral Close and welcomes new members. Although called a “Mothers Union” you do not have to be a mother to join; single, married or divorced, all are welcome.We even have a few males who have joined the M.U. Many of the clergy belong and give their support, including our own Bishop John, and our Dean Geoffrey Marshall.

The M.U. theme for this year is “The Seeds we Sow”.

Mary Sumner can have had no idea that the seed she sowed that afternoon in 1876 in her Vicarage sitting room would grow into a World Wide Organisation that has helped so many people.

The aim of the Mothers Union is to support marriage and family life, and the M.U. funds many projects:

Anyone wanting further information, please phone Rev. Margaret Blake on 01874 636390.

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Shop around for your annuity It is always important to “shop around” when making a purchase, but never more so than when buying an annuity. An annuity is the most common way to draw an income for retirees with personal pension plans.

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL ADVICE

“Your local source of unbiased advice explained in Plain English” f SAVINgS & INVESTmENTS

Six months before your chosen retirement date you will receive a “wake up pack” from your current pension provider informing you of your annuity options. By law the provider must offer you the option to exercise your “open-market option”.

This means you have the right to take your built-up pension fund to another provider to get a higher annuity rate. The forms to exercise your open-market option are often found at the back of the pack after a vast array of other options. For simplicity the retiree often opts for the offered annuity with the incumbent provider. This will almost certainly result in a lower income in retirement.

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Depending on the annuity provider you go to, you can increase your income by up to 20% just by shopping around. If you’re not in the best of health, you may be eligible for an ‘enhanced’ annuity. These products pay better rates because the annuity providers expect to pay the annuity over a shorter period.

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Thursdays 7pm St Davids Hall, Beilihelig Road, Llanfaes

Drawing an annuity is not the only way to release income from your pension and it worth considering other options. In any event it is never bad advice to shop around before taking the pension first offered to you.

Tel: Shelly 01874 622846 or 07980 259638

– Tom Russell – Director of Beacon IFA Ltd

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Photography Competition Results: 1st: Alan Joseph - ‘Below Blaenglyn falls,Talybont’ 2nd: Jonathan Thomas - ‘Brecon Beacons’ 3rd: Barry Hill - ‘Pontsticill Reservoir’ Highly Commended: Finn Beales - ‘Green Cathedral’ Thank you to everyone who entered.

A spectacular 2014 Local Landscapes Calendar is now available

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Hay Does Vintage Returns Jo and Naomi are delighted to be returning to Hay-on-Wye with an even bigger vintage event, ‘Town of Temptation’ on Sunday 30th June. This time Hay Does Vintage will be taking place in four venues, a Marquee in the Market Square, the Buttermarket, St John’s Place and the Parish Hall all within a short walk around Hay. All venues will have a huge choice of vintage clothes, curios and furniture.

Apart from encouraging visitors to wander between the four venues, aided with their ‘Town of Temptation’ map, there will be an interactive fashion show with models styled by fashion student Lucy Scott. Like last year, the charity shops will be open on the Sunday, reserving vintage stock to sell on the day.

Naomi, of Naomi Emmanuelle Makeup, will be on hand to provide vintage makeovers in the ‘Pamper Lounge’ upstairs at St Johns Place. Get your hair, makeup and nails done then have a stunning photoshoot. There will be a number of ‘Goodness you’re Gorgeous’ goody bags for those dressed with vintage style.

Jo’s recently launched ‘Travelling Tearoom’ will be in the Marquee serving homemade cakes and pots of tea in vintage crockery along with a Traditional Sweet Shop selling your childhood favourite treats.

The success of last year’s event saw visitors and traders getting into the spirit of it all by dressing in vintage attire and travelling miles to attend. The girls hope to attract even larger crowds this year and look forward to welcoming you.

Presents

‘Town of Temptation’ On Sunday 30th June 2013 10.30am until 4 o’clock Market Square Car Park, Buttermarket, St John’s Place & Parish Hall

FOUR FABULOUS VENUES FEATURING

Vintage Clothes, Curios and Furniture, Travelling Tearoom, Crafty Upcyclers, Vintage Pamper Lounge, Traditional Sweet Shop, Interactive Fashion Show

£1 Entry Fee (Children Free) haydoesvintage@gmail.com 01497 820733 www.facebook.com/haydoesvintage

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SUMMER SPEICAL OFFERS UP TO 20% OFF SELECTED STOCK MODELS WE OFFER A COMPLETE SERVICE FROM A NO OBLIGATION SURVEY RIGHT THE WAY THROUGH TO THE COMMISSIONING OF YOUR CHOSEN APPLIANCE. AT ANY TIME WE MAY HAVE OVER 500 STOVES IN STOCK. THIS ENABLES US TO PROMISE YOU THE BEST SERVICE AT A GREAT PRICE. WE ALSO OFFER A SERVICE FOR GAS INSTALLATIONS USING OUR OWN IN-HOUSE GASSAFE REGISTEREd ENGINEERS.

PLEASE VISIT ONE OF OUR SHOWROOMS FOR LATEST OFFERS & GREAT ADVICE

ROOFING THE ORIGINAL PERRY FAMILY trading as:

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

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

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Joke of the Month

by Father & Son (Colan & James Badham)

Two boys were arguing when the teacher entered the room. The teacher says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Why are you arguing?â&#x20AC;?

One boy answers, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We found a ten pound note and decided to give it to whoever tells the biggest lie.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;You should be ashamed of yourselves,â&#x20AC;? said the teacher, â&#x20AC;&#x153;When I was your age I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even know what a lie was.â&#x20AC;? The boys gave the ten pound note to the teacher.

What do you call three bottles of lemonade?

A pop group.

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Supply only of Windows and Doors to the Trade and Installers • Vertical Sliders • 70mm Ovolo profiles • Chamfered profiles • 28mm Glazing • All supplied with thermal inserts • Foiled Options (White, Rosewood, Irish Oak, Cream, RAL options available)

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Brecon: 01874 622528 Ian@mitchellmeredith.co.uk Marian@mitchellmeredith.co.uk www.mitchellmeredith.co.uk To advertise in the Local Beacon tel. 07971 446632 email. lisamarie@localbeacon.co.uk - 32 -

2013 Car Boot Sales Every other Saturday from 9.30am - 12 midday

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Cariad’s Column Hello everyone!

At the end of April Daddy and I planted the veg patch. He did all the hard work. I sat and watched him and looked after the seeds and pots.

Last month I went to have my eyes tested. The ladies at the opticians in Hay were so nice. They made such a fuss of me. We went into a dark room and I got to look at all sorts of pictures and different lights. At the end the nice lady Felicity told us that I was fine and had nothing to worry about at all. And guess what, it didn’t cost Mummy a penny! Children up to the age of 16, and those who are in full time education can have their eyes tested for free. Felicity had a big belly, a baby inside Mummy says. I wonder if the baby has arrived yet ...

During Talgarth Walking Festival weekend we walked up to Pwll-y-Wrach waterfalls. James picked lots of wild garlic to put in a salad for tea.

I went to the Play Barn with my big cousins, Charlotte, William and George. It was my first time.Wow there’s a mega huge slide there. I liked it in the infant area playing with the balls. There was lots of other children and grown ups that we knew there. I can’t wait to go again.

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Diamond Deals

Event Week during our Diamond 3rd–9th June

Looking forward to seeing you at The Coach House, Brobury House, Bredwardine, Hereford Tel: 01981 500777 www.coachhouse-interiors.com Ample Free Parking OPening Times: mOn-Fri 10-5Pm sAT 10-4Pm

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My Cousin Charlotte and me at The Play Barn

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New Business Club Do you want to find more customers, talk with like minded business people, find work locally or network with other local businesses?

A new business club is setting up and you are invited!

Meeting on alternate Wednesdays at The White House Inn, Sennybridge starting from 12th June.

Meet and chat with people who are like minded and interested in helping other people and their businesses by networking.

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

The inn offers great food and drinks and the meetings are fairly unstructured so that people get time to chat and network. Every meeting will have a 10 minute slot for a business to be highlighted.

Everyone present is asked to attend this and a brief chat by the organiser, then you have all evening to have a drink and chat to other club members.

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Call Steve on 8 01874 62240 108 o r 0 7 9 83 6 89

For more information visit www.alternativebusinessclub.org.

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

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

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

Cobbles Coffee Shop. Contact Pam Martin 07976 797107.

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

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

Brecon Rotary Club: 7.30pm.

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

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

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

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

Contact Joan 01873 812053.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Follow on facebook for updates.

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

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

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

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

The Diocesan Centre, Cathedral Close, Brecon. New members welcome. Although called a “Mothers Union” you do not have to be a mother to join; single, married or divorced, all are welcome. Contact 01874 636390.

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

Cobbles Coffee Shop. Contact Pam Martin 07976 797107.

Beacons Netball Club: 4 – 5.30pm years 7, 8 & 9. 5.30 – 7pm year 10 and older. Brecon Leisure Centre.

£3 on the night or reduced fee for the term. First training session free.All abilities welcome. Contact Margaret Nuttall, Coach 01597 840420.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Contact 01874 636986.

Samba Brecon: 7 – 9pm at Llandedw Hall. Samba Brecon is Brecon’s friendly, lively community percussion band, always learning new and playing Afro-Brazilian rhythms on a weekly basis. New members, players and non-players, are very welcome and the first session will be a free taster. Tuition is provided. £4 per session, £3 concessions, £2 children under 16 (must be accompanied).

Contact Lynne 07875090946 or email sambabrecon@yahoo.co.uk Gwent & Powys Army Cadet Force: 7 – 9pm at The ACF Ctr, Conway St, Brecon LD3 7EU. Ages 12 (Yr 8 High School) – 18yrs looking for a new exciting, fun and challenging activity. Cadets take part in a huge variety of challenging

What’s on: during the week/month & fun pursuits such as Military Training, Sports, Adventurous Training, Community based activities and the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme. We aim to inspire young people to achieve success in life, make the most of their abilities and develop the qualities to be a good citizen. Contact 01873 813756. www.armycadets.com.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

No experience is required.

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

Age Group: 11-25. Contact Rhodri

Jones (Senior Area Worker) on 01874 622658.

Short Mat Bowls: 7pm.Trallong Hall.

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

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

Contact Shelley 01874 622846 or 07980 259638.

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

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

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

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

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

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

SATURDAY Breconshire Local & Family History Society – Assistance on Family History Research: (Every third

Saturday in the month) Mornings.

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

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

DURING THE MONTH Friday 31st May until Sunday 2nd June “Plethiad”…..Three days of Eastern European Party Music in the“Balkan Beacons” Further information on concerts and venues can be found on www.plethiad.org.

Saturday 1st June Gwent & Powys ACF – Summer Fayre 2 – 6pm. Old Cwrt-YGollen Camp (on A40 between Glangrwyney & Crickhowell). See advert on page 2.

Sunday 2nd June Talgarth Country Market 10am – 1pm. Town Hall, Talgarth. Come along and treat yourself to local, seasonal produce and arts and crafts, bread from Melin Talgarth Mill, and much more. Contact Nicola 01874 713166. See advert on page 38.

Monday 3rd until Sunday 9th June “Diamond Deals during our Diamond Event Week”. Coach House Interiors, The Coach House, Brobury House, Bredwardine.

Contact 01981 500777. See advert on page 34.

Monday 3rd June Piano Trio 1pm. Brecon Cathedral. Free Admission.

Retiring Collection.

Brecon Film Society presents: Rust and Bone (15) 7.15 for 7.30pm.

Coliseum Cinema, Brecon. Contact Judith Fitton 01874 623166. See article on page 20 .

Tuesday 4th June “Strawberry Hill and its place in the Gothic Revival” – Brecknock Decorative and Fine Art Society 2.30pm Theatr Brycheiniog. The author Horace Walpole regarded

What’s on: during the month the Gothic style as a playful alternative to the classical Palladian style fashionable at the time.

He transformed a house into a “Gothick” fantasy at Strawberry Hill, Twickenham. To Walpole’s great delight, the style became popular after he published a book entitled “A Description of Strawberry Hill”. Launce Gribbin will talk about the influence and the decline of Strawberry Hill, its revival and how it has influenced subsequent buildings and furnishing. Launce Gribbin is a painter and a lecturer in the history of art and architecture having studied art history at the Courtauld Institute.

He then went on to work at the V&A and Sotheby’s Department of Educational Studies. Membership of Society £40. Visitors welcome, £7.50 per lecture. Contact Deborah Cogger on 01874 625679 or www.bdfas.org.uk.

Wednesday 5th June Breconshire Local & Family History Society – AGM and Talks. 2 – 4pm.

Brecon Library (upstairs room).

The AGM will be followed by a talk about Tithe Maps by Roy Davies who has been producing wonderful maps based on the 18th century tithe maps.

Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th June The 1st Llangorse Beer and Chilli Festival 11am onwards. The Castle Inn, Llangorse. Live Music Saturday from 7.30pm with Risky Shift Phenomenon.Wales’s first ever Chilli Eating Competition 1pm Sunday, followed by Live Music with LiveBait.

Contact 01874 658819. See advert on front cover.

Saturday 8th June Wye Local Car Boot Sale 9.30am – 12noon. Hay Primary School.

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

Refreshments stall. Contact 07811 961983 / 07802 811355. See advert on page 33.

Brecknock Farmers Market 9.30am – 2pm. Brecon Market

Hall. Contact 07805 375636. See advert on page 8.

Barbecue Day 10am – 4pm. The Old Railway Line Garden Centre, Three Cocks. The Garden Centre’s Head Chef, Pete Bridges will be firing up the barbecue and cooking beef burgers using meat from W J George, butchers in Talgarth, for people to try before they buy. Staff will also be on-hand to offer top tips on barbecuing at home and will be able to help people choose the right barbecue for them. There will also be barbecues and related products on display. Contact 01497 847055.

Brecknock Sinfonia 7.30pm.

Brecon Cathedral. Tickets £12 (under 16 free). See article and advert on page 7.

Monday 10th June Miyuki Kato – Piano Recital 1pm.

Brecon Cathedral. Free Admission.

Retiring Collection.

Wednesday 12th June The Alternative Business Club 7pm.

The White House Inn, Sennybridge.

Meet and chat with people who are like minded and interested in helping other people and their businesses by networking. This first meeting is free so come and see what’s going on. After this first meeting it will only cost £5. Contact 01874 636986. See article on page 39.

Friday 14th June What the F! 8pm. The Globe at Hay. From £5. Contact 01497 821762. See advert on page 27.

Open Mic 8.30pm. The Gremlin Hotel, Brecon.

Saturday 15th June Brecon & Talybont Hunt – Charity Country Music Evening 7.30pm until late. Upper Chapel Village Hall.

Profits shared with Air Ambulance.

Prizes for best Western Wear outfit.

Tickets (on door) £8pp., including food. Licenced Bar. Contact Mark 07588 575042.

A Repair, Recycle, Restore Stained Glass Workshop & Advice Clinic 10am – 4pm.The Tithebarn, Brecon

Cathedral. Organised by Glasu and free to participants. Contact caroleybergman@btinternet in advance to pre-asses needs.

Company of FoolsAcoustic Session 8pm. The Globe at Hay. Donation entry. Contact 01497 821762. See advert on page 27.

Monday 17th June Tobias Frank – Organ Recital 1pm.

Brecon Cathedral. Free Admission.

Retiring Collection.

Tuesday 18th June Brecon Jazz Club Present: “Elaina Hoss Quintet with Dominic Norcross on Baritone Sax” 8pm.

Bar @ Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon.

Join us for a wonderful evening of terrific jazz vocals and an outstanding line-up playing a mix of modern standards, swing and blues.

Admission £6. All welcome. Contact 01874 611622 (Theatre Box Office) or info@jazzinthebar.com.

Friday 21st June Kent DuChaine 8pm. The Globe at Hay. From £6. Contact 01497 821762. See advert on page 27.

Midsummer Folk – “Rarething” in concert with Idle Hands and The New Square Wheel Folk 7.30pm.

The Con Club, Brecon. Tickets £7.50 (under 18’s £4). Tickets from St Mary’s Church or contact 07866 000596.

Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd June Llangorse Village Open Gardens 2 – 5pm. Twelve different gardens, a flower display in the church, plants for sale and home-made teas. Tickets £5.00, accompanied children free. In aid of Llangorse Church. Contact Kath Johnson 01874 658670.

Saturday 22nd June Wye Local Car Boot Sale 9.30am – 12noon. Hay Primary School.

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

Refreshments stall. Contact 07811 961983 / 07802 811355. See advert on page 33.

What’s on: during the month / next month Climb the Three Peaks of Wales in a day ! – Fund raising event in aid of Usk House and St. David’s Hospice Care. Contact 01874 611717. See article on page 13.

Stained Glass Workshop for Beginners and On-going Projects.

Numbers limited to 6. Cost £30. Contact Hazel at Brecon Cathedral Tithebarn.

Midsummer Folk – Laurie & The Druid, Paul Hayes, The New Square Wheel Folk 1pm-5pm. St Mary’s Church, Brecon. Free Entry.

“Concert for Palestine” 7pm.

Brecon Cathedral. Contact the Cathedral Office 01874 623857.

The Big Globe Quiz 8pm. The Globe at Hay. £2. Contact 01497 821762. See advert on page 27.

Sunday 23rd June Midsummer Folk 3pm. The George Hotel, Brecon. Folk Sessions and Open Mic. All welcome. Free entry and evening concert (7.30pm). Contact The George Hotel or 07866 000596.

Monday 24th June Carwyn Tywyn – Harp Recital 1pm. Brecon Cathedral. Free Admission. Retiring Collection.

Thursday 27th June Brecon & District Contact Association – Former prison chaplain, Richard Walker asks “Is Prison the Right Place for our mentally ill?” 7pm. The George Hotel, Brecon. All welcome. £5 (friends £2).

Contact 01874 611529.

Friday 28th June Bruise 8pm.The Globe at Hay. From £4. Contact 01497 821762. See advert on page 27.

Saturday 29th June Orchid Day 10am – 4pm. The Old Railway Line Garden Centre, Three Cocks. ‘The Orchid Doctor’ Chris Channon will be hosting talks on orchid care and demonstrating

correct re-potting methods at 11am and 2pm. The talks will last 40 minutes and will cover subjects such as how to look after orchids, how to make them re-flower and advice on when they should be repotted. Customers who purchase a clear orchid pot and a bag of Orchid Focus Re-potting Mix will be able to get their orchids re-potted for free. During the day Chris will be offering people free Orchid MOTs and giving top tips on how to treat orchids when they’re not at their best. Contact 01497 847055.

Hay-on-Wye Summer Food Festival 10am – 5pm. Memorial Car Park, Hay. Free entry. See advert on back cover.

Traditional Welsh Music Workshop 2.30pm. The Globe at Hay. £7.50.

Contact 01497 821762. See advert on page 27.

Bwrlym Y Bannau 2013 7pm.

Brecon Rugby Club. Contact 0870 8510583. See advert on page 8.

Benji Kirkpatrick 8pm. The Globe at Hay. From £5. Contact 01497 821762. See advert on page 27.

Sunday 30th June Hay Does Vintage presents: “Town of Temptation” 10.30am – 4pm.

Four different venues :Market Square Car Park,The Buttermarket, St.John’s Place and The Parish Hall, Hay. Entry £1 (Children free). Contact 01497 820733. See advert on page 28.

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

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

Contact The Cathedral Shop, Cathedral Close. See advert on page 16.

The Brecon Singers present: ‘Songs for a Summer’s Evening’ 8pm. St Michael and All Angels Church, Cwmdu. This is a concert of familiar and popular music.

The varied programme offers something for everyone including arrangements of well-known songs such as Linden Lea. Contact 01874 62285. See article on page 11.01874 62228501874 622285 Saturday 6th July Wye Local Car Boot Sale 9.30am – 12noon. Hay Primary School.

Sellers from 8.45am. Buyers from 9.30am. £5 per boot, £10 per van. Refreshments stall. Contact 07811 961983 / 07802 811355.

See advert on page 33.

Saturday 13th July FelindreVillage Fete 2pm onwards.

The Bottom Park, opposite The Three Horseshoes, Felindre.

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

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

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

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FOR SALE HOTPOINT AQUARIUSTUMBLE DRYER. 7kg,Very Good Clean Condition. £70. 01497 847193 / 07779 449671. good quality top soil. Any quantity. 07818 022323 or 01544 370708.

12 foot trampoline. Complete with rain cover.

Purpose-made box for transport/winter storage.

Hardly used. £100 (01497) 847676.

COOKER. Belling Classic. Double oven. 4 rings. Excellent Condition. Full working order. £120. 01497 820381.

2 BERTHTOURING CARAVAN. Abbey 470 Expression.

2007. Excellent condition. Hardly used. Full Ventura awning. Gas bottles. Water carriers. Plus Microwave and Radio/CD Player. £6,750. 01981 500711.

Gents pine wardrobe (tallboy). £25. Steel bench. 230/95/85. £25. Hotpoint Freezer, slimline. £20. 01874 711000.

Velbon Ultra Luxi-L tripod. Complete with PHD – 41Q panhead and case. Excellent condition. £39. 01497 847183.

Extending grey parcel shelf. Suitable for Puegeot 406 estate.Very good condition. £35. 01497 821329.

Student Acoustic Guitar. Pro Natura Cailea 3/4 size. Solid cedar top. Oak back and sides. Beech neck, fretboard and bridge. Includes soft case. £70.

01497 821329.

Eco boiler for sale. Only to use as part of heating and water system. Stratford seb 20. Very good condition. 4 years old. Ready for collection. Attractive feature. £300 ono. 01443 778286.

Single satinwood wardrobe. Mirror door.

Offers. Four Habitat wooden folding chairs. Cane rush seating. Attractive. Good condition.

Offers. 07594 431774.

Viking Lawnmower. (MB545VR) 17” cut. Self propelled. Petrol. Rear roller. Variable speed. Only 18 months old. Very good condition. Full service. New blade. £299 (RRP£649). 01497 831250.

USEFUL NUMBERS Brecon Medical Group Practice...... 01874 622121 Brecon Advice Centre....................... 01874 624595 Dyfed-Powys Police................................................101 National Grid Gas (Gas Leaks)..............0800 111999 Powys Citizens’ Advice Bureau........ 0845 601 8421 Powys County Council (General Enquiries) 01597 827 460 / 0845 602 7030

Cold water tank. 30/20 black plastic. Holds approx. 25 gallons. 500mm x 650mm x 450mm. With lid, ball valve & outlets. £25. 01982 560312.

RSPCA.................................................. 0300 1234 999

Coffee Queen commercial filter coffee machine. With 2 hot plates. 1.8 litre jugs. Instruction booklet. Filter papers. Little used. Good condition. Great for a small business/B&B/office. £30. 01982 560312.

Welsh Water........................................ 08000 520130

Scottish Power..................................... 08452 722424 Western Power Distribution...............08000 520400

Pair of Sony stereo speakers. SS-A750. Good condition. £10. 01497 820227.

Lindsay Flemming Iona B Celtic Wedding Dress. Size 12. £1800 new £900 or very near offer.

Used once 2010. 01497 851764 or 07749 391714.

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