Local Beacon June 2014 / Issue 58

The community magazine for Brecon and surrounding villages

June 2014 • Issue 58

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June Competition For the chance to win Sunday lunch for 2 people at Bishops Meadow Restaurant.

Please complete the wordsearch on page 23 and send to us by 16th June 2014. The winner will be picked at random.

Winner of May Competition: Sue Davies, Garthbredgy

First Wye Local Car Boot Sale

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from 9.30am - 12midday (Sellers 8.45am • Buyers 9.30am) £6 per car • £12 per van • No booking required Contact 07971 446632 Other dates: (1st Saturday of each month)

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To our June issue of the community magazine for Brecon and the surrounding villages.

So who has the upcoming Car Boot Sale marked on their calendar? If you haven’t, please do come along to support this event, whether to pick up some bargains or sell your unwanted items. The family duo, my dad and I, look forward to seeing you on Saturday 7th June at Hay Primary School.

Talking of Schools – for some time now I have been planning a family magazine. Well I’m pleased to say production is in full swing and Cariads Local Family Magazine will be delivered to 21 Primary Schools and at least 10 Children’s Nurseries in early July. I have spoken with each School and Nursery, and they are on board to pack a magazine into each of the children’s bags – just in time for the approaching Summer Holidays. So if you offer a service or a product, or holding events and classes for children aged 0 – 12 years then this magazine is right up your street! Take a look at the advert on page 2 for more details.

This issue of Local Beacon highlights some great upcoming events for the month of June: Brecknock Sinfonia perform three well-loved classics for their final concert of the 2013/14 season. Beautiful stained-glass panels have been rediscovered after 150 years at the Cathedral and perhaps you’d like to take part in the restoration project?

The local Clark family have kindly given permission to the Breconshire Local & Family History Society to create an historic exhibition of their photographs. Pop along to Moo Music for some singing, dancing and playing (little ones and grown-ups can take part!). Interested in sewing but don’t know where to start? Izzi-Wizzi’s Sewing School have some workshops planned, and don’t forget the annual Hay-on-Wye Summer Food Festival at the end of the month. Check out our 4 pages of listings for other events and classes.

Lastly, turn to page 9 to see the results of this year’s Local Landscapes Photography Competition.The standard was high.The 2015 Calendar is now out in local outlets.

Enjoy our June issue in our breath-taking surroundings, Lisa Marie Badham x If you have an event over the Summer Holidays, please email lisamarie@ localbeacon.co.uk early June and you could be included in our family magazine for free!

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Launching July ‘14

As well as producing the Local Beacon 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.

Some of the many topics included in Wye Local, June issue: Cllr William Powell News from Black Mountains Lions Club News from Gwernyfed High School Gwernyfed Rugby Club 50th Anniversary Mallyfest ... And much much more.

local family magazine Are you a local activity provider, a party organiser, a tutor, a cake maker, a holiday club, or a shop for children’s toys and clothes?

If you offer a service, a product or events and classes for children aged 0 - 12 years then the, soon to be launched, Cariads Local Family Magazine is right up your street!

Before the 2014 Summer Holidays, this magazine will be packed into the Children’s bags at their School or Nursery, going direct to the decision makers - the parents or carers.

We are working with local Primary Schools and Nurseries in Brecon, Bronllys, Builth, Clifford, Clyro, Crickhowell, Eardisley, Gladestry, Hay, Llangattock, Llangorse, Llangynidr, Llanigon, Llyswen, Sennybridge, Talgarth and Whitney.

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For more information give Lisa Marie a tinkle on 01544 327716 or drop her an email lisamarie@wyelocal.co.uk “Being a parent to a 1 year old and a step parent to 9 year old I am really looking forward to gathering all the information other local families need for the upcoming School Holidays!” Lisa Marie x

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News from Roger Williams MP As the economy improves it is important that ordinary people of this country feel the benefits. In one respect they do. Unemployment has fallen so it is now under 7% across the UK and in Wales it has fallen the most.The number of people on job seeker’s allowance in Brecon and Radnorshire has fallen from 1095 to 654 since 2010. In the last year alone job seekers between the age of 18 till 24 have fallen by 70 to 195. But of course these figures are still too high and for every person who is desperately seeking employment it is a personal tragedy.

The Welsh Assembly Government and the Department of Work and Pensions are working well together to bear down on unemployment. It is a good example of how devolution should and does work for the benefit of the people of Wales.

In one respect people are not feeling the effects of an improving economy. Over the last six years the economy has remained broadly flat and we are only just returning to 2008 levels of activity. Incomes have

been frozen or only increased by small amounts, but prices have continued to rise. So households are still feeling the pinch. As the economy continues to grow so wages and salaries should outpace inflation, which is the norm for the British economy. Having more people in employment means more people will be able to meet their household costs.

Brecon and Radnorshire has always had more self employed people as a percentage of the work force than any other constituency in the UK. Statistics show that more people are going into self-employment and sometimes their incomes are lower than they would be if they were working for someone else.

Having been self-employed for a large part of my life, I can understand that being your own boss can sometimes be difficult. But in the long run it can lead to many advantages. I shall be calling on the Government to support people who have set up new businesses, so that they can grow and employ people themselves.

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Orchestral music for a summer evening Brecknock Sinfonia perform three well loved classics for their final concert of the 2013/14 season in Brecon Cathedral on Saturday June 14th.

Rossini’s most famous overture, for his opera ‘William Tell’, opens the concert. Everyone knows the ‘Lone Ranger’ trumpet call to galloping action but the piece has quieter, more lyrical moments as well. Edvard Grieg’s incidental music to Norway’s national epic drama ‘Peer Gynt’ then follows. Grieg wrote two suites of music to Ibsen’s play which have enjoyed enduring popularity. ‘’Morning’, ‘The Hall of the Mountain King’ and ‘Solveig’s Song’ have become recognised as the musical essence of Norway.

The concert concludes much closer to home. Elgar’s ‘Enigma Variations’ have become a cornerstone of the British national identity.Written when the composer was living in Hereford, the variations represent the characters of Elgar’s friends. The ‘enigma’ is that we never hear the theme on which the variations are based, a musical puzzle that has kept scholars busy for a hundred years.

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New Seasons Clothing Having seen the clothing sales grow dramatically over the previous year Hay & Brecon Farmers have decided to expand and develop the range.

This spring they are launching two new brands of Footwear, V Tech and Hoggs taking the offering of work wear boots from 12 styles to 30 styles and on top of the traditional working boots sold for years, are now offering a range of Regatta walking boots for the first time.

Also Trialling in Brecon depot a more comprehensive range of children’s clothing. Having always sold basic children’s waterproofs they are now offering children’s fleeces, shirts, shoes and trousers as well as hats and other accessories.

Hay & Brecon would like to thank their excellent staff members in Brecon, Yvonne Jones and Eleanor Prosser who both put a lot of work in to helping develop the ranges and merchandise the products.

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The results of this year’s Local Landscapes Photography Competition Thank you to all the entries which were sent in to us.

Yet again, proof of such amazing photographic talent in our area. To judge this year’s competition we had professional photographer Clare Williams who is part of the Wye Local team, Lynda Like who is our newest team member and has a love of walking in our beautiful area, and me, Lisa Marie, with a passion for photography and I just wish that I had more time to get out with my own camera!

3rd Prize: Laurie Higgins. ‘Mynydd Troed with rainbow’ The colours captured in this image are ... WOW.

1st Prize: Gareth Scanlon. ‘Last Light - Red Kite Over Llyn Y Fan Fach, Brecon Beacons’ All three judges were instantly drawn to the Kite MR ¾MKLX [MXL 0P]R = *ER *EGL EW XLI FEGO HVST ;I felt this was a very original entry, nothing similar has ever been sent in.

Highly Commended: Oleg Vityuk. ‘Sugar loaf frosty day’ What an unusual contrast, snow on the mountain with a Shepherd’ Delight sky.

The results to this competition are now on our Facebook Page. Be sure to add your comments to the individual images.

2nd Prize: Will Lewis. ‘Mist over Llangorse Lake’

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Delicious homemade food, freshly made from local produce in the heart of the Brecon Beacons Open Mon-Sat 9.00am-5.00pm Sunday 9.30am-4pm Drinks & Cakes served all day Breakfasts 10-11am Lunches & Snacks 12-2.30pm Roast Lunches every Sunday

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

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Rediscovered after 150 years at the Cathedral Beautiful stained-glass panels have been rediscovered after 150 years at the Cathedral which is very exciting! One panel depicts the Cathedral’s patron saint, St John the Evangelist and is being painstakingly restored by expert stained-glass artist, Caroley Bergman, in the Cathedral’s Heritage Centre.

Everyone is invited, particularly local people, to pop in to watch progress: Caroley will be available to answer any questions and welcomes any adult who would like to help clean and prepare the glass, which will eventually be placed on display. This is a unique opportunity to observe the detail, colours and form of a stained-glass window at close hand.

Stained-glass restoration project: 7th, 13th, 14th and 21st June at the Heritage Centre, Brecon Cathedral from 11.00am – 4.00pm.

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“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.”

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Homebuyer mortgages drop 6% in a month tough new rules

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House purchase lending fell for the third month in a row in April as lenders introduced tougher regulation which makes it harder for potential homebuyers to obtain a mortgage.

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Under the Mortgage Market Review MMR, lenders have to probe borrowers’ finances much more stringently to determine whether they can afford the mortgage if interest rates shot up.The rules were laid out by the Financial Conduct Authority and came into force in April but many lenders had started to implement them before that.

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Who do you think they are?

‘Who Do You Think They Are?’ is a free exhibition at Brecon Library which challenges visitors’ memories of local people and events.

For fifty years Jack Clark took photographs and used a studio which he built on the top floor of 13 High Street. Many of his landscapes were sold as postcards for tourists. Now the Clark family has kindly given permission to the Breconshire Local & Family History Society to create this historic exhibition.

Many of the photographs taken by Jack Clark include portraits of individuals and groups. They also feature occasions large and small from family weddings to a royal visit by King George V and Queen Mary.

But here’s the mystery. The lovely pictures have no names on their backs, so can you recognise these local people and fill in their histories? If you find

members of your family you will be able to write something about them.

‘Who Do You Think They Are?’ is upstairs at Brecon Library from Saturday 7th to Saturday 21st June free of charge during opening hours. The fascinating collection of photographs is supported by a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund and assistance from Brecknock Museum.

Will you find people you remember and help to record their names and stories?

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Chamomile is not only my favourite herbal tea at the moment but also one of my favourite plants to have in the garden. It is lovely with its apple-scented leaves and white daisly-like flowers.

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Wild in June

Protecting wildlife for the future

For a few weeks from the end of this month Burnet moths will be flying.This one is a Six-spot Burnet taking nectar from the food plant of its caterpillar, Birdâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s-foot-trefoil.

My favourite place to look for moths and butterflies on sunny mid-summer days is Ty-Mawr meadows, halfway along the footpath between Llangorse lakeside and the small car park below Llangasty church.

On a fine day there may be hundreds of Burnets, some settled on flowers, purple Knapweed is a favourite, many buzzing past as red blurs.With patience you might be able to find Five-spot Burnets among their more numerous relatives. In these lovely flowery meadows there will also be many butterflies, bees and other insects.

You can find out more about Llangorse Lake at the website www.aroundllangorselake.co.uk, and a new printed guide and map is also available. As traditional meadows like those conserved at Ty-Mawr are now so scarce and intensively managed fields support little wildlife, our own gardens take on extra importance.

Brecknock Wildlife Trust will be promoting gardening for wildlife with displays and events this summer.To find out more, visit www.brecknockwildlifetrust.org.uk.

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Sing, dance and play ...

Last month Cariad and I popped along to a music class in Brecon to sing, dance and play. What’s not to love about those three things?! So with the Dolly Parton CD on during our drive into town, to get the vocals warmed up, we were both looking forward to the session ahead.

The class is held in the Old Museum, Brecon. The premises have received a huge renovation, making the space ideal for community projects, classes and meetings. Cheryl who organises the Moo Music classes gave us both a warm welcome on arrival.

The room was already laid out with a selection of toys and musical instruments. A few familiar faces there for Mum and Cariad soon made friends with other little ones.

To start we all gathered in a circle, the music started, Cheryl sang and the parents and children joined in where they could. The children were in no way restricted – they could choose what they played with, they could stand where they wanted to and dance away should they feel the need. In Cariad’s case, she loves dancing. Over the last few months she’s developed some imaginative dance moves, so they come in very useful when trying to impress her new made friends! Some children chose to stay close to their mummy, others took full advantage of such a vast space. It really did depend on the character of your own child and what they felt comfortable with.

Over the 45 minutes many songs were played, Cheryl sang with the aim that children, and parents, would pick up these words as the songs became memorable to them. Each song had actions to them, some of which Cariad was copying. All songs are written by a professional songwriter and recorded by professional musicians and vocalists using real instruments.

Children’s music that adults will enjoy too!

help us learn about ourselves, and songs to help learn about the world around us. There are songs to stimulate our senses, lots of songs with actions and movements, songs to dance to, songs about music and instruments, and songs that help us count. Songs to play games to and songs about the things that we love to do. There are sing-along songs, story songs and some downright silly songs! There are songs to help us interact with our friends and meet each other and songs to help celebrate special days.” Extracted from moo-music.co.uk Cheryl has weekly Moo Music sessions planned in Brecon and she is currently looking at other areas with an LD3 postcode. Moo Doos can also be booked for parties and events – a great way to entertain the children. Classes can often be themed giving children the chance to dress up! Moo Music really is a play session with a difference.

A huge thank you to Cheryl. It was lovely to meet you and your daughter and we will be back very, very soon.

Lisa Marie and Cariad Badham x

“Maggie Moo and her friends play music all day long and there are loads of songs about being down on the farm and all the animals you find there. There are songs about wild animals and pets. There are songs about journeys and travelling, and all the different types of transport we can use. There are songs to

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Get to really know... Becca Jane Becca Joined Loobs Florist in 2005 where she worked for 9 months before being snatched up by Lisa of Flowers By Lisa Lawrence on the High Street, where she then worked for another 6 months before taking over the business in December 2006. She now has a thriving business and employs 4 members of staff. As well as being a florist she has now expanded and has opened a quaint gift shop and wedding consultation room in the upstairs of her shop.

Place of birth? Brecon Where do you live now? Brecon

What book would you recommend to others?

Any Roald Dahl book Best present ever received? My engagement ring List one thing you wish you could change about yourself: Nothing, I’m not perfect but I’m happy with who I am.

If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go?

Barrier reef

Marital status? Engaged Occupation? Florist Children? Practising ;) Pets? Our adorable chocolate lab, Jake What was your favourite childhood television programme? Didn’t have one, as was always outside playing on the farm.

Are you a collector of anything? N/A If you could be any animal, what would you be and why? Koala, as they are so cute and cuddly If you could have any superpower, what would it be? Be able to Fly What is usually your first thought when you wake up? Coffee What do you usually think about right before falling asleep? Work

List five goals on your life’s to-do list: Go to barrier Reef, have children. I don’t really have any just to live each day as it comes :) Name one regret you have: Not travelling Name one thing you miss about being a kid: Not having to work Name one thing you love about being an adult: Doing the job I love What’s your favourite song of the moment?

Step Off by Kacey Musgraves What’s your favourite song of all time? Eye of the Tiger

Do you believe in ghosts? Yes

What’s your favourite thing to do on a Saturday night? Wine & Dine with Friends

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What’s your favourite thing to do on a Sunday afternoon? Walk Jake up the Mountain

What makes you grumpy? Lazy People & Gossips

Have any hidden talents? Singing like a cat

Teenage crush? Declan Donnelly

What would be your dream job? To work with animals like the RSPCA

You’re given one million pounds, what do you spend it on? Family, Friends & Charity Have any bad habits? Secret thumb sucker when I’m tired

If you HAD to change your name, what would you change it to? Jasmine as it’s my favourite plant

Which bad habits drive you crazy? People eating with their mouths open

What have you done today to make you feel proud? Made lots of Ladies happy with bouquets of flowers

Do you believe in the afterlife? Yes

Sum yourself up in two words: Ditsy, hardworking

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Unique Mobile Petting Farm New to Mid-Wales and the borders, the unique Mobile Petting Farm, “Party Animals 2 Ewe”. They bring the cute animals to you, so that you enjoy the experience and interact with the animals.

Party Animals 2 Ewe is for all age groups, where you can meet, greet, groom and pet the animals and some you can even lead around. We have Twinke the guinea pig,Tulip the lop eared rabbit, Bramble the baby pygmy goat, Daisy the lamb, Penny the micro pig, Betty-Boo and Gladys the chickens and our largest animal so far, Myrtle the orphan goat with the super soft long ears, who just loves people. Party Animals 2 Ewe orignated from our smallholding in Builth Wells, Willowview which we started in 2011. We wanted to share the experience of petting the animals and the pleasure it gives with others. We arrive self contained and ready to set-up and clear away afterwards. All we need from you is running water and an responsible adult. Please vist our website for more information, packages can be tailored to suit your requirements.

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Cariad’s Column “Hello everyone, In April I went on holiday. I went on a air plane. JJ, my big brother came too. We played on a pirate ship that had slides, sprinkle things and lots of other little people. I went to the beach but didn’t like the sand in between my toes.

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The other day I went to a Moo Music class in Brecon.

My Mummy took me. We got to sing, dance and play.

You can read all about it on page 21.

My Daddy and I have been busy planting vegetables.

We’ve planted peas, onions, potatoes, carrots, courgettes ... A lot of them start off as tiny little seeds.

Daddy says I will eat them soon. But if I eat them, I don’t think I will be full up. Good job I still have some Easter eggs left from the kind Easter bunny.

I must go now, Hay Festival is calling.

Lots of love, Cariad Mia Badham x”

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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Beginners sewing workshops

“If you can sew a straight line you can conquer the world…..well perhaps not that but you can make a simple clothing similar to the ones pictured says Carol Parry. Carol is behind the beginner sewing workshops to be held at Groesffordd Village Hall in June

for a long time to open my open sewing school so I can share my love of sewing with others. It’s such a great feeling when someone compliments you on something you have made and you say “Thank you, I made it myself ” Sewing has its own language and a workshop with iZZi wiZZi will teach you the lingo!

Carol was taught to sew by her mother who bought her a Singer hand crank sewing machine when she was 7 yrs old. Starting with making clothing for dolls she very quickly moved onto dressmaking for herself, including her own wedding dress. More recently Carol has been designing and making her own boutique line of children’s clothing ‘iZZi wiZZi’ selling both online in her Etsy shop and at local crafts markets in Queensland, Australia where she used to live. Now back in Brecon, Carol plans to realise a dream by teaching others to sew by opening the iZZi wiZZi Sewing School.

The iZZi wiZZi June workshops are aimed at complete beginners, with a maximum of 5 students per group to ensure that each student gets lots of attention. All you need is your sewing machine; everything else is covered in the fee. The classes will start with the basics – threading your machine, winding a bobbin, simple seams, hems, sewing in a straight line and then move on to using those new skills, making a simple bag to take home.

In the last few years there has been a huge renewed interest in traditional crafts. Recent shows such as ‘The Great British Sewing Bee’, which Carol just missed out appearing on, has been inspiring people to take up sewing. “Now we have many people who own their first ever machine and they are totally stuck, these are the people my workshops have been set up for” says Carol. “I can be very evangelical about sewing! It’s been a dream of mine

Further workshops are planned for July, where Carol plans to share her love of upcycling vintage linens, introduce simple dressmaking, tackling zips & buttonholes, sewing for children and ‘make do and mend’ classes for those of you who wish learn how to mend a seam or alter the length of a pair of trousers.

For further details on the June workshops or to book your place please email: izzi-wizzi@hotmail. com or phone 01874 625873. Carol is also available for individual tuition for those of you that cannot make a class.

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Brecon Poets:

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Linda Dainty Each issue of your Local Beacon now carries a short piece by a local poet. This month’s poem is

by Linda Dainty who was born in Sydney, Australia, came to England when aged 3, and moved to Wales in 1986. Linda is a member of the Women’s Institute and of Brecknock Little Theatre; she enjoys singing in local choirs.

Round the Bend Words of many meanings

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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.

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grounds of Bernard of Newmarch. Over time the estate became the property of the Crown and at the start of the c19th, was sold to fund the Napoleonic wars. The land was purchased by John Christie, an indigo merchant who went on to develop the Brecon Forest Tramway between 1821 and 1825.

This carried lime and later all manner of building materials up and down the valley from Castell Du in Sennybridge to Swansea. Lime was delivered to local farmers along the way who used it to improve their land. The estate was later sold to the McTurk family from Scotland whose descendants still own and run Cnewr Estate.

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CRAI now and its history Crai has a very active community with a number of traditional events organised annually as well as having several regular monthly and weekly clubs.

Each month the village hall hosts the garden club and craft club. For the more energetic there is a weekly Zumba class. On Mondays during term time there is the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Off the bus clubâ&#x20AC;? which has been set up in the hall for primary school children to attend once they are dropped off the bus after school.

Last year a number of gardens in the village were opened under the National Garden scheme. This year many local gardeners are preparing their gardens again ready to be opened to the public on Sunday 13th July (2-6pm) with tea served in the village hall.

Last year, a treasure hunt was organised which was such a success it is to be run again this year.

The tramway was to be the forerunner of the Brecon to Neath Railway built by John Dickson which ran from 1863 until the 1960s. This railway had a great effect on Crai as it led to the demolition, removal and rebuilding of the Church in 1883 and the construction of the village centre we see today.

Crai has two places of worship and both were rebuilt during the 19th century.Travelling ministers had visited Llwyneaudd Farm for many years and it was on this land that the first chapel was built in 1808; it was extended in 1846 when a gallery was built, and in 1899 the Horeb Chapel we see today was constructed with the old one being converted into a vestry for week-night services and Sunday school.

Thank you to the Upper Usk Rural Alliance for their permission to use their publication and Carole Gledhill.

With close ties to the farming community the village gathers together to celebrate the end of lambing in April as well as the end of Harvest in the Autumn.They also use Christmas as time to get together over mince pies and carols and the New Year with a Hogmanay celebration.

The hall is fully equipped to host a variety of events and has the facilities to support several sports as well as offering Internet Facilities. Bookings for the hall are through Andrena Fergusson on 01874 638027.

Crai was originally the parish of Llanilud. Crai covered most of the Great Forest of Brecknock, one of the hunting

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News from local WIs TRALLONG & PENPONT WI The May meeting ofTrallong & PenpontWI was held in the Church Hall.Vice-president Margaret welcomed Michelle Davies of Battle. Margaret went on to congratulate those members who had gained prizes at the recent W.I. show Barbara Jones on winning 1st prize with her cheese scones and Mary Robinson on gaining two 3rd prizes with her doorstop and a flower arrangement in a boot. Margaret thanked all who had entered the various competitions.

After the business was dealt with Margaret introduced the speaker – Rosemary Payne of Crai. Rosemary is a very keen gardener and during the summer months enters flowers and pot plants in no less than seven shows starting with the Royal Welsh in July and ending with Brecon Gardening Club in late September. Rosemary’s garden is 1000’ above sea level, south facing but very windy – which in itself presents many challenges. She demonstrated how she pots on flowers and how she prepares pot-plants for showing, giving numerous useful tips as she went along.

In her vote of thanks Mary Robinson remarked that she would take more interest in the items on display in the horticulture tent now that she has had an insight into the amount of work that goes into preparing such lovely blooms for the competitions.

The competition was for a sentence on Gardening – this resulted in a win for Joy Bloss with Barbara Jones in second place.The raffle prize was given by Margaret and won by our visitor Michelle. We very much hope that Michelle will join our W.I.The tea hostesses were Margery Davies and Megan Jones.

We would welcome new members of any age – meetings are held inTrallong Church Hall on the first Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. Just turn up – you will be welcomed with open arms.

Reserve Status in 2013.

The reason why so many people in this country are unable to see the stars is because towns and cities use so much lighting at night. There are 7 Dark Sky Reserves in the whole world and BBNP was the 5th to be granted this status. BBNP promotes the understanding and enjoyment of stargazing and is encouraging all business properties to use less lighting at night. School children are encouraged to attend events studying the stars. Ms Coulthard finished by inviting members to attend stargazing events at the Mountain Centre. Helen Howe proposed the vote of thanks to the very enthusiastic speaker.

The President, Marion Carrod, thanked everyone who had made items for the Co-operative Display at the annual show. Gill Todd was congratulated on gaining full marks for the bunting and the judge had commented that Helen Howe’s doorstop displayed an exceptionally high standard of work.

Laura Newnes has a new granddaughter. Members decided to make a donation to Cancer Research Wales in memory of Gloria Jones. Ann Prytherch gave a report on the Welsh Conference recently held at Wrexham.

Angels Jones thanked members for the flowers and card delivered after her return from hospital. Gill Todd was welcomed as the new treasurer. Retiring treasurer, Jean Evans, was thanked for her conscientious work over the past years.The competition for a sparkly brooch was won

by Helen Howe, 2nd Liz Roberts and 3rd Mary Stockton.

Julia Bussell won the raffle prize.

Article by Mary Robinson.

PRIORY WI ‘Twinkle, twinkle little star’.Yes, we who live this part of the world can see thousands and thousands of stars but 90% of the British population are unable to see them owing to light pollution.

Ms Ruth Coulthard of Brecon Beacons National Park came to explain the problems of light pollution in regard to stargazing and why BBNP was granted Dark Sky

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News from Brecknock YFC

Photograph by Andrew Bufton, Photographer.

The Brecknock Annual Hedging match was held by kind permission of Mr & Gethin Davies at Glanirfon, Cilmery, Builth Wells. The 61st Brecknock YFC hedging match went very well with a total of fifteen members competing.

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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.

Rob’s No Worries Yoga – “Stretch & Release”: 1 – 2.30pm. Trallong Hall. £6. Contact 01874 638810 or 07748 568402.

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. Contact www.girlguiding.org.uk/joinus, to register interest.

Brecon Athletics Club: 6 – 8pm.

Brecon Leisure Centre. Contact Kath Crane 01874 623677.

Brecon Bridge Club: 6.45pm.

Brecon Rugby Club, the Watton, Brecon. New members and visitors are always welcome and should contact Chris Forbes on 01874 622158 for information.

Alive & Kickin’ Community Choir: 7 – 9pm. The Old Museum, Glamorgan St, Brecon. Everyone aged 10 and up who wants to sing is most welcome. £6 per session.

Please don’t worry about needing any past singing experience. It’s open to everyone! Contact Tanya Walker 07723 016837.

Brecon Rotary Club: 7.30pm.

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

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

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

The Crick Howlers are a natural voice group who meet weekly led by Helen Vincent, where all songs are taught by ear so

you don’t need to be able to read music. Contact 01873 832795.

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

Slimming World: 6.30pm. Bishop Bevan Hall, Lion St., Brecon. Contact Joan 01873 812053.

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

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

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

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

Table Tennis Social Club: 7.30pm.

Trallong Church Hall. Beginners, enthusiasts and veterans welcome.

Contact Trevor Lee 01874 638995.

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

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

Brecon Basketball Club: 8 – 9pm.

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 Breastfeeding Support – BIBs: 12.30 – 2.30pm. St. John’s

Family Centre, Brecon.

Trallong Art and Craft Group: (Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday in the 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, small annual membership fee to cover hall costs. Contact Joy 01874 636125.

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

Visual Impairment Breconshire: (Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday in the month) 1.30 – 3.30pm. Watton Presbyterian Schoolroom. Contact 01874 624949.

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: (2nd Wednesday of each month) 6pm. The Clarence Inn, Brecon.

The meetings give opportunity to network with each other and

What’s on: during the week “showcase” their businesses.

Key note speakers are invited to share their expertise. Contact www. breconbusinessclub.org.

Velo Hay Cycle Club: 6pm.

Drover Cycles, Forest Road, Hay. All welcome. Contact 01497 821134.

Slimming World: 6.30pm.

GlangrwyneyVillage Hall,Crickhowell Road. Contact Joan 01873 812053.

The Alternative Business Club: (Alternate Wednesdays) 7pm. The White House Inn, Sennybridge.

Meet and chat with people who are like minded and interested in helping other people and their businesses by networking. First meeting is free so come and see what’s going on.

After this first meeting it will only cost £5. Contact 01874 636986.

Samba Brecon: 7 – 9pm. Felindre Village Hall. Samba Brecon is a lively, friendly community percussion band, always learning and playing new Afro-Brazilian rhythms on a weekly basis. New members and non-members are very welcome.

No previous experience needed.

First taster session is free. Tuition is provided. £4 per session, £3 concessions, under 16s are free but must be accompanied. Contact Glenn 07971 398727 or Catherine 01874 625422.

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

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

Neuadd Goffa, Christ College, Brecon. Brecon Singers are now rehearsing for their lighter Summer Concert which will take place in Trallong Village Hall on Saturday 12th July 2014 at 7.30pm. The concert will include a lively medley of well-known British folk songs – a new composition by our Assistant Director Paul Hayward. Join us if you love to sing. Music provided. No auditions. Contact 01874 658332 or visit www.breconsingers.co.uk.

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

Contact 01874 623677.

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

Brecon U3A: (Term time only) Morning session 10.30am. Afternoon sessions at 1.15pm & 2.30pm, each for one hour. Studio, Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon. Coffee available from 10am. Lectures on any one of a wide variety of topics. New members are always welcome.

Contact, Jean Hosie 01874 610340.

Rob’s No Worries Yoga – “Stretch & Release”: 12.30 – 1.30pm. Subud Hall, Brecon. £4. Contact 01874 638810 or 07748 568402.

Brecon Bowling Club – Ladies Only Bowling: 6pm. Brecon Bowling Club. No experience needed,all ages and abilities welcome, equipment is available but flat soled shoes (no heel) must be worn. Lady Coaches CRB checked. Adults £2.

Visit www.breconbowlingclub.co.uk.

Contact Linda 07813 523579/ 01874 624126.

Raven Drama: (Term time only).

5.30 – 7pm Llangorse Village Hall.

Age 7–14yrs. Contact Lynn Clausen 07949 329561.

Gwernyfed Ladies Rugby Training: 6.45 – 8pm. 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: (Term time) 7 – 9.30pm. Brecon Youth Centre, Cradoc Road. Activities: Arts and crafts, cookery, pool, dance, air hockey, darts, music room, IT suite. Age Group: 1125. Contact Rhodri Jones on 01874 622658.

Short Mat Bowls: 7pm.Trallong Hall.

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

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

Contact Shelley 01874 622846 or 07980 259638.

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

Brecon & Glanusk Explorer Scouts: (Term time) 7.45 – 9pm.

We provide scouting for 14 – 18 year-olds, meeting either in Crickhowell or Brecon (lifts are usually available). As well as traditional scouting activities we also take part in many other activities, including the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme. We are a friendly group, and newcomers are more than welcome to come along and try us out.You can get a flavour of what we get up to by visiting our website 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.

What’s on: during the week / month Brecon Bouncers: 4 – 5.45pm. Brecon Leisure Centre. Trampoline activities.

Contact Sue Goodhead 01874 623677.

Brecon Bowling Club: Social Bowling. Brecon Bowling Club.

No experience needed. All ages, gender and abilities welcome, equipment is available but flat soled shoes (no heel) must be worn.

Coaches available CRB checked.

Adults £2, juniors 60p. Visit www. breconbowlingclub.co.uk. Contact Elaine 01874 622960.

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

Comedy, music and more.

Contact 01497 821762.

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

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

Live bands and DJ’s every week.

Contact 01497 821762.

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

Sunday Service: 6pm. Cwmbach Methodist Church, Glasbury. A warm welcome awaits you and there are refreshments following the service. Contact Rev Bill Jones 01873 811007.

DURING THE MONTH Sunday 1st June Making Things with Peter Firmin: 11am. Richard Booth’s Bookshop, 44 Lion Street, Hay. Contact 01497 820322.

Talgarth Country Market – Talgarth and District Regeneration Group: 10am –

1pm.Town Hall,Talgarth. Contact Nicola Willis 01874 713166. See advert on page 3.

Monday 2nd June Brecon Film Society presents: “Side Effects”: 7.15 for 7.30pm.

Coliseum Cinema, Brecon. A noir psychological thriller, which is concerned with the world of prescription-drug culture and the mental and moral problems that accompany it. Contact Judith Fitton 01874 623166. See article on page 22.

Tuesday 3rd June “Lee Miller and Picasso” – Brecknock Decorative & Fine Arts Society: 2.30pm. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon. Lee Miller and Picasso met in 1937 on the Cote d’Azur and their friendship lasted until the death of Picasso in 1973. Picasso painted six portraits of Lee and she took over a thousand photos during frequent visits to his home while accompanying her husband Roland Penrose who was writing a biography of Picasso.

Anthony Penrose is the son of Lee Miller and Roland Penrose.

For the last thirty years he has been conserving the work of his parents. He is the director of the Lee Miller Archives and the Penrose collection and will be telling the story of the friendship using Lee Miller’s own photographs. Membership of Society £40. Visitors welcome, £7.50 per lecture. Contact Deborah Cogger 01874 625679 or www.bdfas.org.uk.

Wednesday 4th June Breconshire Local & Family History Society – AGM and Talk on The Brecon Tunneller in World War 1: 2 – 4pm.

Brecon Library (Upstairs Room).

Following the AGM, Harley Simpson will talk about the amazing work done by tunnellers

during World War I. Nonmembers welcome.

Saturday 7th June Wye Local Car Boot Sale: 9.30am – 12noon. Hay Primary School.

Sellers from 8.45am. Buyers from 9.30am. £6 per boot, £12 per van. Refreshments stall. Contact 07971 446632. See adverts throughout the magazine.

Coffee Morning: 10am – 12noon.

Pennorth Chapel. All proceeds to The Brecon Food Bank.

Table Top Sale: 10am – 2pm.

Bishop Bevan Hall, Brecon. In aid of Brecon Volunteer Bureau. 6ft table: £5 (charities) £8 (private).

Contact Sue 01874 625393.

Stained Glass Restoration Project:11am – 4pm.The Heritage Centre, Brecon Cathedral. See article on page 11.

Richard III – History or Propaganda?: 7.30pm. Llaneglwys Village Hall. Another look at Shakespeare’s classic depiction that “king in the carpark”, once again a hot topic! Commentary

by Gloria brown and dramatized readings by members of The Little Theatre, producer Carole Morley.

Entrance £3 (Light refreshment).

Contact 01982 560332.

Saturday 7th – Saturday 21st June Who Do You Think They Are? – Exhibition/Display of photographs taken between 1905 and 1951: Brecon Library (Upstairs). See advert and article on page 16.

Monday 9th June Biodiversity Information Service – Public Open Day: 12noon – 4pm. Biodiversity Information Service, Unit 4, 6 The Bulwark, Brecon. LD3 7LB. Contact 01874 610881. See advert on page 22.

Tuesday 10th June Brecon Political and Theological

What’s on: during the month / next month Discussion Group – 7.30pm.

The Studio, Christ College, Brecon. A screening of ‘The UK GOLD’: a new awardwinning documentary exploring global tax dodging – The kind of film to get the blood boiling & steam hissing out of your ears ... an ambitious & admirably clear assault. All invited. Contact John Harries 01874 622874 or Mike Douse at MJDouse@gmail.com.

Friday 13th and Saturday 14th June Stained Glass Restoration Project:11am – 4pm.The Heritage Centre, Brecon Cathedral. See article on page 11.

Saturday 14th June Brecknock Farmers Market: 9.30am – 2pm. Brecon Market Hall. Contact 07805 375636.Visit www.brecknockfarmersmarket. co.uk. See advert on page 2.

Brecknock Sinfonia Summer Concert: 7.30pm.

Brecon Cathedral.Tickets £12 (under 16 free), available on the door. See advert and article on page 5.

Tuesday 17th June Izzi-Wizzi’s Sewing School: 9.30am – 12.30pm. Groesffordd Village Hall. Contact 01874 625873. See article and advert on pages 34 and 35.

Saturday 21st June Go prehistoric potty! 10am – 12 noon. Brecknock Museum.

Adult Learners’ Week event.

Find out how pottery was made in prehistoric times and make a pot of your own to take home.

For ages 5-95. Children under 16 should be accompanied by an adult. Bookings essential. Contact 01874 624121.

Stained Glass Restoration Project:11am – 4pm.The Heritage Centre, Brecon Cathedral. See article on page 11.

Talgarth Community Choir: 7.30pm. Llaneglwys Village Hall .

The choir will be performing again this year in our Summer Concert.

Rita Rogers, musical director, will present a medley of songs from the ever popular musical “Oklahoma” and other favourite songs from around the British Isles.

Entrance £6 (buffet and raffle).

Contact 01982 560332.

Wednesday 25th June Brecon Poetry Group: 7.30pm.

The Three Horseshoes, Llanfaes.

Come along and – if you wish – read your recent poems. Contact John Harries 01874 622874.

Friday 27th June Pub Quiz: 7.30pm. The Three Horseshoes, Llanfaes. In support of the Brecon Volunteer Bureau – entry fee of £1.00 per person.

All invited. Contact John Harries 01874 622874.

Friday 27th – Sunday 29th June Bluegrass Picking Weekend: Radnor Arms, Llowes. Free camping.

Donations to Air Ambulance.

Contact Christine 01497 820840 or June 07812 102177.

Saturday 28th June Brecknock Farmers Market: 9.30am – 2pm. Brecon Town Centre. Visit www. brecknockfarmersmarket.co.uk.

Contact 07805 375636. See advert on page 2.

Izzi-Wizzi’s Sewing School: 9.30am – 12.30pm. Groesffordd Village Hall. Contact 01874 625873. See article and advert on pages 34 and 35.

Hay on Wye Summer Food Festival: 10am – 4.30pm. The Memorial Car Park, Hay. Free entry. See advert on back cover.

Izzi-Wizzi’s Sewing School: 1.30 – 4.30pm. Groesffordd Village Hall. Contact 01874 625873.

See article and advert on pages 34 and 35.

Wednesday 2nd July Breconshire Local & Family History Society – Outing to Tretower Court: A guided walk around a local landmark. The building is owned by CADW so there is an entrance charge for non CADW members. Booking will be required. Non-members welcome.

Friday 4th July Music for a Summer’s Evening: 7.30pm. Llyswen Church. Harp music from Paul Sweeting & Martha Powell. Fork supper.Tickets £10. Contact 01874 754355.

Flix in the Stix (Talgarth): The Theatre of War – About the making of the Owen Sheers production “The Two Worlds of Charlie F”. Q & A Session with Owen at the screening: 7.30 for 8pm. Pre film pizzas available at The Bakers’ Table from 5pm.

Entrance to film £4, pizza and film £10. Early booking essential.

Contact The Baker’s Table 01874 711125. See advert on page 3.

Saturday 5th July Wye Local Car Boot Sale: 9.30am – 12noon. Hay Primary School.

Sellers from 8.45am. Buyers from 9.30am. £6 per boot, £12 per van. Refreshments stall. Contact 07971 446632. See adverts throughout the magazine.

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PICNIC PINE TABLE 2ftx 4ft 6 ins. ÂŁ30.831081.

01497 831081.

PINE TABLE TABLE 2ftx 2ftx 4ft 4ft 66 ins. ins. ÂŁ30. ÂŁ30. 01497 01497 831081.

831081.

PINE TWO CONSERVATORY CHAIRS. Green upright TWO CONSERVATORY CHAIRS. Green upright TWO CONSERVATORY CHAIRS. Green upright with cushions. ÂŁ25. 01497 831081. with cushions. ÂŁ25.

01497 831081. with ÂŁ25.

01497 831081.

DOGcushions.

CAGE for Large Breeds ÂŁ20. 07594 349265.

DOG CAGE CAGE for for Large Large Breeds Breeds ÂŁ20. ÂŁ20. 07594 07594 349265.

349265.

DOG COOKWORKS SIGNATURE BREAD MAKING COOKWORKS SIGNATURE SIGNATURE BREAD BREAD MAKING MAKING COOKWORKS MACHINE. Hardly used. ÂŁ15. 07594 349265.

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Berghaus 25349265. litre capacity, RUCKSACK on a frame.

Berghaus 25 litre litre capacity, capacity, RUCKSACK on a frame.

Berghaus 25 hardly used. ÂŁ20. 01874 731211. hardly used. used. ÂŁ20. 01874 01874 731211.

731211. hardly FULL SET ÂŁ20.

RIGHT HANDED GOLF CLUBS FULL SET SET RIGHT RIGHT HANDED HANDED GOLF GOLF CLUBS FULL INCLUDING BAG AND TROLLEY. ÂŁ60CLUBS ovno.

INCLUDING BAG AND TROLLEY. ÂŁ60 ovno. ovno.

INCLUDING BAG AND TROLLEY. ÂŁ60 Brecon 01874 622269.

Brecon 01874 622269.

Brecon 01874 622269.

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754065.

CUSTOM MADE OLD PINE 5FT 6INS DIAM CUSTOM MADE MADE OLD OLD PINE PINE 5FT 5FT 6INS 6INS DIAM CUSTOM ROUND TABLE ON PEDESTAL BASE. DIAM ÂŁ350 ROUND TABLE TABLE ON ON PEDESTAL PEDESTAL BASE. BASE. ÂŁ350 ÂŁ350 ROUND 01874 754065.

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CUSHION SEATS. SEATS. ÂŁ160. ÂŁ160. 01874 01874 754065.

754065.

CUSHION ICEKING FRIDGE FREEZER. White and brand ICEKING FRIDGE FRIDGE FREEZER. FREEZER. White White and and brand brand ICEKING new ÂŁ60. 01874 611553. new ÂŁ60.

01874 611553. new 01874 611553.

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ICEKING SLIMLINE CHEST FREEZER. ALSO ICEKING ICEKING SLIMLINE SLIMLINE CHEST CHEST FREEZER. FREEZER. ALSO New ÂŁ40. 01874 611553.

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611553.

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