Local Beacon July 2014 / Issue 59

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July 2014 • Issue 59

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Welcome

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

To our July issue.

We’ll start with some exciting news, we are looking for an Apprentice or Trainee to join our team. At 16 years of age I left High School and wasn’t really sure what I was going to do. Luckily for me there was a placement at Freestyle Print Shop.

Without owner Roy and work colleague Claire, I can hand on heart say I wouldn’t be where I am today if it wasn’t for them. The role we are offering will be very varied and for the right applicant there are design and writing opportunities as well as the day to day admin. I will consider a part-time

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

July Competition This month, Good Day Out have very kindly donated a Jazz Cruise for one person during the upcoming Jazz weekend in Brecon. You will be entertained by professional singer, Tony Royale, with classic swing and traditional jazz music.

For your chance to WIN please complete the Wordsearch on page 21 and send to use by 16th July 2014. The winner will be picked at random.

the right applicant. Please turn to page 2 for more information.

Show, fate and festival season is upon us. Be sure to check out our event listings towards the back. As a child we attended all the local agricultural shows.

These days I love the ones that retain that quirky feel. Get the dates in your diary and take the family along for a great day out.

Winner of June Competition: Mrs S Hammond, Llanigon.

Lynda has been in touch with some fantastic contributors, the results are proven with some lovely articles included in this issue. Have you seen a swarm of honey bees this summer? – turn to page 5 for more information on this topic. A new children’s shop has opened up in town – look at page 7 for a little of bit of style. What does the National Park mean to you? – if passionate about our surroundings, take a look at page 9. Our local dance school is due to hold its annual show – take a peek at page 14. Have you seen the Church in the middle of town but never been in? – page 18 tells you exactly why you should. Of course we have our regular contributors that need no introduction ....

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Enjoy, Lisa Marie Badham x

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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, July issue: • Drover Cycles talk about kids and cycling • Gwenddwr Show, soon to be 60!

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News from Roger Williams MP Last week saw the Queen’s Speech in Parliament, which set out the Government’s plans for the upcoming year.

Some of the much welcomed proposals included direct elections to National Parks, investment in infrastructure and help for smaller businesses.

I welcomed the news that people living in National Parks them. As the former Chairman of Brecon Beacons National Park, I know how important it is that people have a democratic voice over issues which affect them.

While this Bill only refers to England, I hope that with England and Scotland both holding direct elections to their National Park Authorities that Wales will soon follow with the help of my colleagues in the Welsh Assembly.

I also welcomed the announcement that from 2016, all new homes will be required to meet a zerocarbon standard. However, I raised my concerns that this would not help those in older homes. As many people in our communities live in older builds, the issue of rural fuel poverty is a serious one. Building

on the Government’s Green Deal to improve homes through insulation would help bring down energy costs, help keep homes warmer and have major capable of keeping people warm and healthy is the most vital infrastructure investment we can make.

I was concerned that no mention was made of a ban on the use of wild animals in circuses, despite Government support. Almost all of the major animal welfare organisations support a complete ban, and given the widespread support for this move, it is about time that the Government make good on their promise.

Finally, there is widespread support for the creation of a new body to look after our forests and woodlands, recognising their importance for leisure, for timber and for our local economies.The Government agreed to do this, yet legislation has yet to materialise. With our forests estimated to produce annual returns on investment of around £400 million, we must ensure that action is taken to protect our forests for generations to come.

The Old School Tea Room High Street, Defynnog LD3 8SL 01874 638360 The Tea Room is under new management and is now open. We provide home-made and locally produced food and have a large dedicated children’s indoor play area, outdoor seating and free WiFi. The Tea Room can also be used as a meeting venue in the evenings and during the day by arrangement. Gluten free and vegetarian options always available along with a variety of non-dairy alternatives. Afternoon tea can be pre-booked and we also provide takeaway drinks and cakes. We also offer an O.A.P discount of 15% on a Wednesday between 12-3:30pm.

Please check the website and ‘like’ the Facebook page for opening hours, sample menu and more details.

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The Swarming Season You may have seen a swarm of honey bees already this summer and wondered what was going on – or what, if anything, to do about it.

People often confuse bees with wasps and hornets, thousands, simply looking for a new home. Individual honey bees are mostly dark and though they may have some light-coloured banding on their abdomens, they’re not bright black (or red brown) and yellow, like wasps or hornets. Honey bees are also quite furry, unlike wasps, Both honey bees and wasps can set up home in buildings, and under roofs. If a swarm’s been in one place for some days, the bees may start building honey comb out of wax, but most likely all you will see is just a big dark brown mass of bees. A wasps’ nest, by contrast, is papery – like a multilayered paper lantern.

A cluster or cloud of thousands of bees might look alarming to us, especially in the air, but swarming’s a normal matter for the bees. It’s just part of the way they reproduce.

Swarming usually happens in good weather in late spring or summer, when a healthy colony of bees is strong home with part of her colony to go househunting. The them for the move.The swarm will settle somewhere – perhaps in a tree or hedge – while scout bees look for a a good new cavity to move into.

Meanwhile, among the bees who’ve been left behind in their old home by the swarm, worker bees – the queen’s daughters – will have been bringing on a new young queen who’ll develop from one of the eggs laid by their departing mother. After she emerges from her cell, this to lay eggs and continue the original colony, in its old home, with her own young.

(Preparations for swarming go on for weeks before the swarm appears.) Trying to anticipate swarming preoccupies beekeepers – a lot.

Why? Well, a swarm may try to set up home somewhere unsuitable for the bees themselves or where it’s a problem for people. Many beekeepers will fear for the survival of the swarm itself. Most of us don’t live in places with lots of ideal secluded homes for bees, such as in old trees.

Swarms may perish, or need help, in many areas now that on which they feed. Besides this, many beekeepers hope to hive their own swarming bees and so increase their stock. And a beekeeper whose livelihood depends on honey won’t want to see prospects of a good honey crop disappearing along with the bees.

So most beekeepers will try to catch and re-home swarms, or pre-empt swarming altogether in their own also set out tempting ‘bait hives’ in which they hope swarms will settle.

If you think you have a swarm (or a colony of honey bees already living in a problematic place) please contact Peter Bustin (Brecknock and Radnor Beekeepers’ Association Swarm Liaison) on 01874 690445 for advice as soon as

In an ideal world, we’d maybe just leave honey bees to their own devices to swarm naturally. But outside many

it in any way. If possible the bees will be collected and re-homed somewhere safe. It’s important this happens quickly, before the swarm settles somewhere where it can’t be reached, or where the bees may not survive.

wishing they knew exactly what was going on inside it.

Article supplied by Brecon and Radnor Beekeepers.

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Get to know the fantastic children’s brands at...

French designer 3pommes has been producing stylish children’s clothing for over 40 years. Prices start at £15 for babywear and £7 for t-shirts with skirts, shorts and jeans ranging from £14 to £24.

Angel’s Face petti skir ts are the perfect gift for girls, packaged in an exclusive hat box and are on special offer in the shop (priced at £45 compared to the RRP of £54). Also T-shir ts, cardigans & leggings, all embellished with some Angel’s Face sparkle.

Children make a beeline for the dress-up section of the shop where there are tiaras, wings, wands, masks

Melissa & Doug and Lucy Locket where your little one can be anything from an astronaut to a dragon (prices £20 to £45).

Looking for a baby gift? Look no further than contemporary Dutch brand BAMBAM. Don’t miss the ‘bad hair day’ hat and ‘who needs sleep?’ onesie. Can’t decide? We also sell gift vouchers.

Finally if you are looking for smaller treats, birthday gifts or something to keep them amused while you have some quiet time to enjoy a coffee then don’t miss the Top Model and My Style Princess activity books – prices start at a pocket-money friendly £2.75.

So – now you know a bit about the brands, why don’t you pop in and take a look?

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Inspirational People in an Inspiring place!

I moved back to South Wales in January 2007 following a 7 year stint in various other parts of our Wonderful Country working on Outdoor Education Centres.When I came home I realised that I had never spent much time out in our very own wilderness, the Brecon Beacons National Park, and what a place it is!

Over the last 7 years I have taken almost every opportunity to venture out into its wilds and explore the many hills, valleys, mountains, rivers and woods that it has and a great place for me to unwind after a stressful week at work.The National Park holds some special memories Y Fan in the middle of a storm!

This got me thinking, if our National Park holds such special meaning to me, having only been around it for the last 7 years, I wonder what it means to other people!

I have an idea that I would like your help with – If you

have a story about the Brecon Beacons National Park of how it has helped you in some way, or maybe how you have helped it by volunteering etc then I would really like to know. My idea is to photograph you in the place that holds meaning to you, doing an activity that relates to your story, be it running, sitting, walking, climbing or just standing staring and then spend some time with you over a coffee and listening to and writing down your inspiring story!

If you would like more information on this then please do not hesitate to get in touch with me on either 07753 215277 or granthyatt82@gmail.com. If you would like to have a look at any my photographs, I can be found on Facebook under Photographs by Grant or I would be happy to email you some.Thank you for taking the time to read this and I hope to hear from you soon!

Article supplied by Grant Hyatt.

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Growing consumer pensions back in the limelight

“Your local source of unbiased advice explained in Plain English”

British workers are putting almost three times as much into their pensions as they were eight years ago and the number of people saving for retirement has reached its highest level since 2009.

More than half of adults, 53 per cent, are now saving towards their retirement compared to just 45 per cent last year, with Scottish Widows’ Retirement Report crediting automatic enrolment with playing a key role in boosting pension participation.

The average contribution is now £130 per month up from £54 in 2006, and the amount people hold in savings and investments is at an all-time high of £40,000 per person.

The report found that automatic enrolment, which sees workers aged over 22 automatically placed into pension plans, is not only increasing participation in retirement saving, but also the amount being put aside.

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While saving levels are improving, the report also found there is still a large gap between what income people want to have in retirement, and what they’ll actually get. It was recommended that the workforce should be saving at least 10 per cent of earnings from an early age to build-up a suitable nest egg for retirement.

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Ribbons Ballet School annual show Ribbons Ballet School and Mid Wales Dance Academy will be presenting their annual show at Theatr Brycheiniog on Saturday 12th July at 6pm and Sunday 13th July at 3 pm. The performances feature over 200 young people dancing in a variety of styles including ballet, tap and street/hip hop.

Ribbons, the junior branch of the school will be performing their own version of “Carnival of the Animals” with music by Saint Saens.

“Over 200 young people dancing in a variety of styles” Mid Wales Dance Academy will be performing Act 2 of “Swan Lake” with music by Tchaikovsky.

We are pleased to report the following news of former pupils:- Harlan Rust has now joined the James Wilton Dance Company after graduating from The Place in London. Josie Sinnadurai and Tegan Barnard have

successfully completed their second year’s training, Josie at London Contemporary Dance School and Tegan at London Studio Centre, at the end of which they hope to be able to work full-time as professional dancers. Clara Rust has completed her and Berwyn Cooper has taken classes in London as a Mid Associate with the Royal Ballet School.

Next year will see two more senior dancers, Bethan London Dance Schools and we wish them every success in their chosen career.

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

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

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Wild in July

Protecting wildlife for the future

“I couldn’t believe it!” she said. “When the bride bouquet”. I couldn’t believe it either and explained that hummingbirds do not occur wild in Britain and what she had seen was a moth. When a Hummingbird Hawkmoth hovers the wings are a blur and the long Italy these moths are said to bring good tidings so I hope the marriage has been a happy one.

Apart from a few which hibernate in south-west England, Hummingbird Hawkmoths are immigrants. Most arrive in August and September but warm southerly weather brings some here earlier. When I took this photo in Brecon on 12th June people elsewhere were reporting them and other migrant insects to www.atropos. info. They are not seen often in mid-Wales but worth looking for after this early start. Red Valerian shown here, Buddleia and Phlox are favourite nectar sources.

new website of the Biodiversity Information Service, www.b-i-s.org, where there is a great deal of information about local wildlife.

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REVIEW

Tower Café, St Mary’s Church

Far Left: The Cafe seating area Above: Cariad in the play area Left: George with Ginger bread man

Last month St Mary’s Church in Brecon invited me to come along and check out the refreshments and facilities at the Church Café. I asked my sister and her little boy to accompany Cariad and me.

For those who don’t know, the Church is in the very centre of Brecon Town. You can enter from both sides, one with steps and the other entrance has a ramp – nice and easy for people with pushchairs or the Church is the space, it’s vast and full of light, made possible by the glorious stained glass windows and high ceilings with handcrafted wooden beams. cakes on display, all locally made. Cariad spotted the chocolate brownie, so that was her order. Cousin George opted for a Gingerbread Man. Aunty Dee took a fancy to the carrot cake and I couldn’t resist a scone with clotted cream and jam. Both Dee and I decided to accompany our cakes with a Latte each.

If looking for lunch, the menu consists of Paninis, rolls, salads and a soup of the day which is freshly made everyday. All very reasonably priced.

We decided to sit near the playing area. Over the years the play area has grown due to its constant use by little ones.They have cleverly installed a fence around this area, meaning the children are safe and

secure. I personally love this idea. I remember when cute looking it meant I needed to have eyes in the back of my head and be quick to dart after her if means mum, dad or grandparents can chill and enjoy their refreshments whilst seeing the little ones exploring the new toys on offer.

After a little play, both children decided to come and tuck into their cakes. Dee’s cake was delicious, light and very tasty. My scone was freshly made and accompanied with the clotted cream and strawberry jam, it was divine. All washed down with some super tasting coffee. It was a hugely enjoyable morning, if the children weren’t at the table eating they were in the play pen playing happily. Other parents were there with their children, it was great to see pushchairs up near tables without being in anyone elses way. The changing facilities were fab, a toilet and basin within the same cubicle as the changing table and they even provide nappy sacks. As trivial as this sounds, it makes the world of difference, especially to new parents – it with your new baby.

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you can seat yourself at the opposite end to the play area. During our visit there were many people sitting down enjoying a read of the newspaper. Outside seating is also available. It is clear that they cater for everyone.

St Mary’s is a Church with a Café. Not a Café with a Church. On Tuesdays there is a 11.30am Service; on Fridays there are Midday Prayers. All these are run whilst the Café is open. On Sundays there is the Sunday Service at 9.30am and a Time Out Service at 11.30am. The huge space means that Services continue as they would do like any other Church.

They even prepare a colouring area on a Sunday to keep little ones entertained so their grown-ups can focus on the Service. Keep your eye out for concerts throughout the year.

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St Mary’s you get thumbs up from the Badham morning and we’ll be back to sample your lunch menu soon.

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Calling all families in Brecon!

What can WE do for you?

St Marys Church would really love to meet you! We would like to encourage more families to our Church and would like to know how we can make ourselves more accessible to you? We know that everybody is really busy and want to offer more opportunities for families – would a different time or even day suit you? A club for children suited to different age groups?

Perhaps somewhere for parents with facilities for your babies & toddlers?

Please take a minute to let us know your very valuable ideas.

You can email us, contact us through on Facebook ‘The Parish Church of St Mary, Brecon’, email: stmarysbrecon@hotmail.com or just drop into the Tower Café on any day where we will leave a suggestion box and you could enjoy a coffee whilst your children have fun in our play area!

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Recipe: from Bishops Meadow Restaurant in a honey and , n e k ic h C f o e Suprem med leeks a re c h it w e c u a mustard s What next:

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Bishop’s Meadow Steak Night

Bishops Meadow Steak Night – Starting this Friday 6th June 2014, then every Friday afterwards. Bishops Meadow Restaurant will be introducing their steak night.

Join us and enjoy 2 Steaks and a bottle of wine for £32.

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but increase their opportunities for their future.

Mandy, Jess and Rosie

hands of people I don’t trust, it’s not fair on the stylist or

Jess likes to keep up with education as she believes

lot of faith in both Mandy and Rosie.”

Artist Claire Hanson, who is the personal assistant to

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or Mandy please contact Jess on: Phone: 07967 892 696

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Aqua shoes and sandals by Teva and Merrell.

Excellent range of canoes and kayaks, expert advise with everything you need for a trip down the Wye. Learn to canoe and kayak this summer, BCU courses for beginner and intermediates.

Our popular Half day or full day guided river trips are the safest way to explore the Wye valley.

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Get to really know... Ben After graduating from university in 2010 and subsequently working in London for 2 years, Ben then joined Beacon IFA in April 2012. Although he was born in London his family moved to Abergavenny when Ben was 4 months’ old. Since then they have always lived within the Brecon Beacons. Ben went to Llangattock Primary School and Crickhowell High School.

Beacon IFA was set-up in 2003 by my parents Tom and Charlotte Russell. The business has grown steadily since then and now employs 20 employees

in the local area and aims to continue supporting the Place of birth? London Where do you live now? Crickhowell Marital status? Engaged Occupation? Independent Financial Adviser Children? No Pets? No What was your favourite childhood television programme? Tom and Jerry Are you a collector of anything? No – but I was gifted a large stamp collection by my Grandfather If you could be any animal, what would you be and why? A lion – not only are they top of the food chain they also sleep for 16hrs a day. An easy life!

If you could have any superpower, what would it be? To write at the speed of light so any paperwork is completed almost instantaneously! up? What’s for breakfast!

What do you usually think about right before falling asleep?

September so it’s mainly wedding related at present.

Most exciting thing you’ve won? A Welsh rugby shirt signed by the whole team Two lessons life has taught you? 1.) To not criticise or complain 2.) To maintain a positive outlook What makes you grumpy? People who throw litter out of their car windows!

Teenage crush? Shakira You’re given one million pounds, what do you spend it on? Half would be spent on a large family home and

rest split between children’s education and travelling Have any bad habits? Not removing the teabag from a cup of tea Which bad habits drive you crazy? 1.) People not saying thank you 2.) People using their mobile phones at the dinner table What book would you recommend to others? Papillon Best present ever received?

List one thing you wish you could change about yourself: To focus more on family and less on work sometimes If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go? Easter Island To have children; To complete an Ironman endurance challenge; To learn is originally from South America; To travel the World; To trek the Himalayas Name one regret you have: Not listening in school Name one thing you miss about being a kid: Having no fear Name one thing you love about being an adult: Autonomy over the direction in which you are heading What’s your favourite song of the moment? Clean Bandit – Rather BE What’s your favourite song of all time? Tracy Chapman – Fast Car What’s your favourite thing to do on a Saturday night?

Enjoying good food and drink with the family What’s your favourite thing to do on a Sunday afternoon? Watch sport Have any hidden talents? Being able to solve a Rubix cube What would be your dream job? Commercial Pilot If you HAD to change your name, what would you change it to? Pensions Specialist!

What have you done today to make you feel proud? An hour’s running Positive, hardworking, proactive, considerate, relaxed

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Gardening Column

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Dahlia Enjoying a much deserved return to popularity, Dahlias are perfect for planting in summer borders

tuberous, herbaceous perennial is native mainly to Mexico but also Central America and Colombia.

Planting Dahlias in July will bring instant impact and warm, vibrant colour to your garden. Easy to grow and tolerant of a wide range of soil types, you don’t need to be a gardening expert to plant, grow and enjoy these plants in your garden year after year.

Dahlias can become very tall, so be prepared to support them as they emerge and grow. Always make sure that the dahlias are kept well fed and watered, dosing with a high potash plant feed as soon

fall and expose a pointed bud. Don’t confuse these Dahlia tubers can be left to over-winter in well drained soils but to be certain of having them again for the following year tubers should be lifted after the off in a frost proof shed or greenhouse and then store them in dry compost until Spring. In March or April they can be started into growth in pots and planted out after the last Spring frost.

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BVB Table Top Event Local Beacon readers may have noticed that Brecon Volunteer Bureau was holding a fund raiser to celebrate this year’s Volunteer Week.

The event which was held at Bishop Bevan Hall in Brecon raised about £300 to top up their reduced funds. The hall was busy with all tables booked did particularly well. It was a lot of hard work to organise but also very enjoyable and new contacts were made for future reference. There are rumours that there may be a similar event in Autumn – watch this space!

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Pony Trekking/Riding/Hacking Spectacular riding into the heart of the Black Mountains.

Quality horses and friendly, experienced guides ensure all abilities have an enjoyable day

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

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Pete’s Carpets Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning Domestic and Commerical Work Undertaken • High Powered Truck Mounted Machine • Fast Drying

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15th July Tuesday 6.30-9.30pm Beginner Workshop 19th July Saturday 10-4pm – intro to Patterns Day 29th July Tuesday 6.30-9pm – Seams, hems & a zips

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As well as our popular absolute beginner workshop, we also have an all day introduction to patterns workshop looking at lots of different patterns including pdf, books & magazines, with in the afternoon time to start work on your own chosen pattern with support and a ‘Hems, seams & fastenings’ workshop – looking at different seam finishes, making a neat hem and an introduction to zips.

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Jokes of the Month

by Father & Son

(Colan & James Badham) asks the man behind the counter: ‘Do you have any corn?’ The man answers politely: ‘No, we don’t have any corn here.’ The next day, the duck enters again and asks: ‘Do you have any corn?’

Annoyed, the man answers: ‘No! We don’t have any corn.’ This goes on for duck asks ‘Do you have any corn?’, the man gets so upset he yells: ‘NO! For the last time we don’t have any corn, and if you ask again I’ll nail your beak to the counter!’ The next day, the duck returns and asks: ‘Do you have any nails?’ The man answers: ‘No.’ Then the duck asks: ‘Do you have any corn?’

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Excellent range of canoes and kayaks, expert advise with everything you need URNITURE for a trip down the Wye.

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BRECON Poets: PATRICK DOBBS Each issue of your Local Beacon now carries a short piece by a local poet. This month’s poem is by Patrick Dobbs who left school to work on an Exmoor farm before reading for a degree in Agriculture. On graduation, he went to Canada and was a colt-breaker on the short-grass prairie, a millhand in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains and a cattle drover in the Ontario stockyards. Patrick then had a two year contract at a Guyanese sugar plantation before using his accumulated savings to buy a small mountain farm in the Brecon Beacons where he has lived for over half a century. In broadcaster mainly but not exclusively on farming and countryside matters.

The Dream They came from rickyards, factories and mines And met in furtive groups, now here, now there, Beneath a sycamore, the back room of a pub, The chapel vestry or a private house.

They knew the penury of working folk, But they knew too their days would surely come, The days of bread for all and roses too, Sure in the faith, more Methodist than Marx.

They had them all, their heroes, saints and scholars, Tom Paine and Robert Owen, Dic Penderyn, Shaw, Wells, the Webbs, the Rochdale Pioneers.

But their tomorrow is our yesterday.

The Mayor of Merthyr in his civic robes, The tribune of a people deep in debt, Reminds us of what once we might have been.

The coal and quarry ownder, factory boss, Upstaged by an outsourced contractor with His mobile phone and offshore bank account.

And they, who promised us so much, are just The fading memory of a broken dream.

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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.

They should please be emailed to breconpoets@yahoo.com and not directly to the Local Beacon.

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News from Brecknock YFC PHOTO CREDIT: ANDREW BUFTON

The 70th Annual Rally & Dance was held on the 7th June 2014 at Great House Farm,Talgarth by kind permission of Mr & Mrs Vin Stephens & Mr Mark Stephens. The event was sponsored by Hay & Brecon Farmers.

• The host Club; Talgarth YFC. • Overall Sponsors: Hay & Brecon Farmers • All the Vice Presidents, judges, stewards, scorers,

The day came to a close with the awards ceremony lead by rally chair Rebecca Saunders-Jones and the County Chairman Helen Evans. The overall results were as follows: • Erwood YFC won the John De Winton Cup for the highest total points in the Winter Competitions.

• Pontfaen YFC won the Duhonw Lodge Shield for the club gaining the highest aggregate total points of winter and Rally Day competitions out of the • Sennybridge won the Cooper Cup for the club gaining the highest total aggregate points for those aged18 years or under.

• Llandefalle YFC won the Bibby’s Rally Day Cup for the highest number of points recorded on Rally Day. • Troedrhiwdalar YFC won the Evan Thomas Runners-up Cup.

supporters and everyone else involved.

Saturday 2nd August 2014 SHOW OPEN TO PUBLIC 8:00AM & EXHIBITORS AT 6AM Supreme Horse Championship Grand Parade of all Champion and Prize Winning Animals Stannage Stunt Team Carriage Horses Display Teams Satellite Operated Tractor Animal & Livestock Attractions Family Fun & Adventure

• Llandefalle YFC were the overall winners taking Brecknock YFC would like to thank the following most sincerely, without whom the event would not have been possible;

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• The hosts; The Stephens Family.

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News from local WIs POWYS BRECKNOCK FEDERATION OF WI’S The annual summer event, which was a Dylan Thomas evening was held in the Henderson Hall,Talybont on Usk.

reading in the candle light, extracts from Dylan Thomas works. Lynda Probert, (Merthyr Cynog W.I) thanked Mr Llewelyn-Jones for his spell-binding speech.

Mr Ray Llewelyn-Jones, a professional actor was the guest speaker. He had appeared in “Under Milk Wood” the very

Janice Davies (Llangynidr W.I) proposed the vote of thanks, especially thanking the members of the Board of Trustee, Diane Jackson in particular, who had served a superb summer supper.

Burton when it was broadcast on the radio. “Under Milk Wood” is considered by many to be the greatest poem in the English language.

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County Chairman, Margery Davies welcomed everyone to the function. Mr Llewelyn-Jones was invited to speak served. He spoke about Dylan Thomas and his writings. it to try to achieve perfection. During the “war years” he person, women found him fascinating and irresistible.The genius died in New York aged 39.

Mr Llewelyn-Jones had appeared with many famous actors, Richard Burton, Peter O’Toole, Donald Houston,

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Lifestyle and Gift Shop in the heart of Brecon.

Stockists for Chalk Paint™ decorative paint by Annie Sloan.

Wonderful gifts, painted furniture & things for the Home.

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News from Brecon Hospital League of Friends Brecon W.M League of Friends held its Annual General Meeting at the Millenium Day Room, Brecon Hospital.The President, Mrs Sian Legge-Bourke, chaired the meeting.

The guest speaker was Mr Bob Hudson, Chief Executive although he had only been C.E.O of the Health Board for 6 months, he had been involved with the Health Service for 32 years. He has had practical experience in all aspects of Hospital care.

He decided to join the Civil Service dealing with all health issues, he was well aware that rural hospitals have different needs from those in medical establishments in urbane environs. His name was to make policy makers in Cardiff understand this fact.

Powys Teaching Health Board received ÂŁ250,00000 majority of funding is spent out of County.

There is a very high standard of day surgery in Brecon Hospital and it is hoped that more can be undertaken thus saving patients having to travel out of County for treatment.

Mr Hudson was asked questions pertinent to health issues, which was answered succinctly. He was thanked

by Penny Morgan.

The talk was followed by the business meeting, Mariane Morgan will continue as Chairman, Penny Morgan was elected Vice-Chairman, Fiona Jones is secretary, Sue Johnson and Gill Needhan minute secretary’s, and Russell Stafford Tolley ,Treasurer.

Mariane Morgan gave a report on the years activities, which she concluded by saying that she was very concerned that the League was not receiving as many bequests and donations as it had in the past.

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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.

(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.

Take pART – Veronica Gibson teaches painting: 6 – 8pm. Unit 28 Ffrwdgrech Industrial Estate Brecon LD3 8LA UK. Contact 01874 610643 or 610825.

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 Weds of the month) 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

What’s on: during the week to network with each other and “showcase” their businesses.

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

Velo Hay Cycle Club: 6pm Drover Cycles, Forest Road, Hay. All welcome. Contact 01497 821134.

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. 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, 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 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, 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 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 Bakers’ Table from 5pm. Entrance booking essential. Contact The Baker’s Table 01874 711125.

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 advert on page 1.

Felindre Village Fete: 2pm. Lots of stalls and entertainment. Free entrance.

Sunday 6th July Brecon’s Got Talent – Variety Competition: 7pm (under 16’s), 9pm (over 16’s).The Gremlin Hotel, Brecon. See advert on page 12.

Saturday 12th July Brecknock Farmers Market: 9.30am – 2pm. Brecon Market Hall.

Contact 07805 375636. See advert on page 41.

Choral Classics: 7pm. Brecon Cathedral. Tickets £6 (under 16 free) from the Cathedral Shop or on the door. See advert on page 11.

Brecon Singers Summer Concert: 7.30pm. Trallong Village Hall. The concert will include Tales from the British Isles, a bright new arrangement of traditional folk songs by our assistant director Paul Hayward. Rehearsals are every Wednesday (term-time only) 7.30

– 9.30pm in Neuadd Goffa, Christ College, Brecon. Join us if you love to sing. Music provided. No auditions.

Contact 01874 658332.

Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th July Ribbons Ballet School & Mid Wales Dance Academy Annual Show: 6pm Saturday, 3pm Sunday. Contact 01874 623219.

See article on page 14.

Sunday 13th July Windbags: 4.30pm. Llaneglwys Village Hall. For the last twelve years the Windbags have been one of our regular guests and will be giving the latest of their repertoire of light classical music. Their much looked forward and enjoyable afternoon of entertainment can be additionally appreciated by the beautiful countryside of Llaneglwys in its summer surroundings. Conductor: Clare Walker. Entrance £6 (buffet Brecon’s Got Talent – Variety Competition: 7pm (under 16’s), 9pm (over 16’s).The Gremlin Hotel, Brecon. See advert on page 12.

Tuesday 15th July 6.30 – 9.30pm. Groesffordd Village Hall. Beginner/Refresher Workshop: An intro to sewing with a machine starting with making your own lined tote bag to take home. Contact 01874 625873. See advert on page 32.

Brecon Jazz Club: 8pm. Brecon Jazz Bar, Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon.

Trefor Owen and Andy Hulme (guitars). A virtuoso guitar duo playing ‘In the Spirit of Shearing’ reprising their sell-out performance at Brecon Jazz Festival 2012. Tickets £6 on the door or via the box Saturday 19th July Wye Local Car Boot Sale: 9.30am – 12noon. Hay Primary

What’s on: during the month / next month School. Sellers from 8.45am.

Buyers from 9.30am. £6 per boot, £12 per van. Refreshments stall. Contact 07971 446632. See advert on page 1.

10am – 4pm. Groesffordd Village Hall.

Intro to Patterns Day: A morning of deciphering dressmaking patterns, commercial, indie , book & PDF, with the afternoon to begin on your own project with support. Contact 01874 625873.

See advert on page 32.

Sunday 20th July Brecon’s Got Talent – Variety Competition: 7pm (under 16’s), 9pm (over 16’s).The Gremlin Hotel, Brecon. See advert on page 12.

Thursday 24th July ‘The Archaeology of Aircraft Crash Sites’: 7 – 8pm. Brecknock Museum.

Illustrated talk by Richard Hankinson of Clywd-Powys Archaeological Trust. Free, but please book at brecknock.museum@powys.gov.uk.

Contact 01874 624121.

Friday 25th July Pub Quiz: 7.30pm. The Three Horseshoes, Llanfaes. In support of the BreconVolunteer Bureau – entry fee of £1.00 per person. All invited.

Contact John Harries 01874 622874.

Saturday 26th July Brecknock Farmers Market: 9.30am – 2pm. Brecon Town Centre. Contact 07805 375636.

See advert on page 41.

Gwenddwr Carnival Show & Sports – 60th Show: 2pm. Tir Gwenddwr. A day full of fun and entertainment for all the family. fancy dress, cookery, sheep show, and much more. There’s also the ever-popular dog show and pony show. Games for all ages. Pony Rides. Free bouncy castle (weather permitting). Beer tent. Ice Cream.

Food available. Adults £3, Children

under 16 free. 60th Show Party from 7pm on Show Field with Hog Roast, Bar, Music & Dancing. Contact 01982 560714. See advert on p. 30.

Sunday 27th July Brecon’s Got Talent – Variety Competition: 7pm (under 16’s), 9pm (over 16’s).The Gremlin Hotel, Brecon. See advert on page 12.

Octavia Hill: 7.30pm. Llaneglwys Village Hall. Richard Walker will be giving a talk on Octavia Hill, social reformer and a co-founder of the National trust, and her links with John Ruskin on housing reform. Her legacy on housing reform became international and many countries adopted her policies. Richard and Prison Chaplain, chairs a small charity in Brecon and is a committee member of Brecon U3A. Entrance £3 (light refreshment). Contact 01982 560332.

Tuesday 29th July Brecon Speakers Club: 7.30pm.

The Three Horseshoes, Llanfaes.

Free tutorial on “Overcoming the fear of Public Speaking”. Everyone is warmly invited. This is the kind of session that might cost £100 and upwards at current prices. Our guest tutor is one of the UK’s leading communication trainers. Contact John Harries 01874 622874 or Mike Douse at MJDouse@gmail.com.

6.30 – 9pm. Groesffordd Village Hall.

Seams, hems & zips: looking at different types of seam and hems Contact 01874 625873. See advert on page 32.

Wednesday 30th July Brecon Poetry Group: 7.30pm.

The Three Horseshoes, Llanfaes.

Annual barbeque. Read a poem or piece of prose by Dylan Thomas, or about Dylan Thomas or in the style of Dylan Thomas – or merely listen and applaud.Advance booking

is necessary. Contact John Harries 01874 622874.

Friday 1st August Music on the Meadow: 7.30pm (Doors open 6.30pm). Muttley’s Barn, Wernwyn, Builth Wells, LD2 3RX. Featuring The New Jersey Boys, who will take us on a musical tribute journey through Franki Valli, Queen and Showaddywaddy. drawn during the concert. Tickets £10, available from the Flower Shop in Builth Wells, and Jean or Muttley at Wernwyn. Contact 01982 552165.

Saturday 2nd August Brecon County Show: 6am exhibitors, 8am public. The Showground, The Watton Fields, Brecon. See advert on page 39.

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.

Monday 4th – Friday 8th August Street Theatre Summer School: 10am – 4pm. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon. 14years +. Contact 01874 611622. See advert on page 9.

Wednesday 6th August Breconshire Local & Family History Society – Brecon Remembers World War I: 2 – 4pm.

Brecon Library (Upstairs Room).

Over the past year, Steve Morris and members from U3A have been researching the men of Brecon who fell in World War I. Are you are involved in any local classes or events, please get in touch with the Local Beacon. If listing will appear in this section companies there will be a small charge. Please email lisamarie@

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WANTED ITEMS

RETIRING FURNITURE RESTORER HAS FOR SALE A LARGE COLLECTION OF WOOD AND OTHER ITEMS. Ring for details. 01544 230 251.

HUMAX FREEVIEW RECORDER. Less than two years old. Records programmes, easy to use. £50 ono. 01874 711183.

FURNITURE, GARDEN,VINTAGE COMPUTING, TENOR SAX, COLLECTORS 80’S BICYCLE AND MISC for sale and photos at my website www. view2buy.yolasite.com H-ZONE TURNOUT RUG, LIGHTWEIGHT WITH WICKING FLEECE LINING SIZE 6’. In new condition, only had it on the horse once for 10 minutes. Paid £42.99, will take £30. 01497 821009.

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UGO-LITE ELECTRIC MOBILITY SCOOTER, COMPLETE WITH NEW BATTERY AND CHARGER. £200. 01874 711693.

WHITE WOODEN BUNK BEDS WITH DEEP SPRUNG MATTRESSES, AS NEW. £100 ono.

01874 623758. White child’s Ikea “Minnen” bed with mattress, as new. £25 ono. 01874 623758.

OMLET EGLU CLASSIC CHICKEN HOUSE WITH 2M EXTENSION RUN. Good used condition. £100. Buyer must collect. 01497 821750.

SLENDERTONE BOTTOM MACHINE. NEW AND UNOPENED BOX. Costs £140 new, will take £80 - SAVE £60! 01497 821750.

CIRCOTHERM NEFF SELF CLEANING DOUBLE OVEN, IMMACULATE CONDITION, WITH DIPLOMAT HALOGEN HOB. £165. Oven can be seen working. 01497 851318.

HP DESKJET D1520 PRINTER WITH NEW CARTRIDGES. £15.00 01497 821625.

CANON CANOSCAN LIDE 35 FLATBED SCANNER. £15.00 01497 821625.

DESIGNER ‘ELEGANCE’ PEEP-TOE SHOES, SIZE 6, AND CLUTCH BAG WITH SILVER CHAIN.

2 GARDEN PUB UMBRELLAS (Fosters, Carling, etc). For private garden. 01874 610849.

TUITION REQUIRED ON NEW APPLE MAC COMPUTER. At my house. Tel: 07811 961 983.

bag.Very smart. Grey/pewter colour. Shoes £25, Bag £15 or £35 for both. Bought for wedding but not used. 01497 821626.

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PENSIONER NEEDS YOUNGER PERSON TO CLEAR AND FORK OVER 2 RAISED BEDS. 7 miles from Brecon. £8. per hour (probably 8 hours work).Tools & coffee & tea provided. 01874 711926.

CARER REQUIRED FOR DELIGHTFUL ELDERLY GENTLEMAN BASED IN CUSOP EASY WALKING DISTANCE TO HAY. Experience essential, to carry out personal care as well as cook nutritious meals, light cleaning, and laundry Position to start mid August for six weeks. Pay £595 per week plus board and lodgings. Also Part time sitter required for elderly gentleman 3 hours on Saturday and Sunday £20.00 per day, to take gentleman for walk in wheelchair or sit with. to start as soon as possible. For further information contact us on USEFUL NUMBERS lynbon@gmail.com or 07775 898432.

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