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YOUR FREE GUIDE TO EVENTS, SERVICES AND BUSINESSES ESSES IN MID WALES WALES AL | ISSUE 3 NOVEMBER-DECEMBER MA MAYORRY AYORR RY CHRISTMAS CHRISTM INTERVIEWS INTERVIEWS WITH 33 LOCAL LOCAL MAYORS MA AYORS YORS

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Mayorry Christmas. Exclusive sive Q&A A interviews with three local Mayors. Page 3 Save money this Christmas. Buy and sell locally. Page 7 Rhayader Community Support Support. What do they do? How can they help you? Page 8 Out & About. :KDW路V RQ LQ 0LG :DOHV Pages 10 & 111 Focus on Health. Doctor vs Therapist? Page 13 Focus on Food. The history of the Christmas Cake Page. 14 Focus on Gardening. Tips for November and December. Page 18 Focus on Sport. WRC Rally of Great Britain comes to Mid Wales. Page 19

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Mayor

Q&A

With Christmas on the way what would your ideal present be? Tickets to the rugby. What was your most memorable present as a child? A mountain bike.

The Focus is grateful to the busy Mayors of Llandrindod, Presteigne and Rhayader for their time and patience in answering the following searching questions...

What would be the best Christmas present your Council could give your town - if money wasn't an issue? Another street party. The people of Rhayader love a good community get together.

How would your nearest and dearest describe you in three words? Everyday a Challenge. What are the most important and least important things in life? Most – Happiness. Least – designer labels What single item would you save if your home was on fire? The phone to call for help. What's the best piece of advice you've ever been given? Don’t worry about things you can’t change. Which three people, dead or alive, would you like to have dinner with? Dalai Lama, Ray Gravel & Cal Crutchlow If we stranded you on a desert island with the following, what would you choose? Music- any song by Garth brooks Movie- Shrek Book – Desert island cook book Meal – Gammon egg and chips Luxury - Cider Who has inspired you the most? His Holiness the Dalai Lama What motivated you to join the town council? To become more involved in town affairs

What are the responsibilities and ambitions of your Town Council? We aim make the town a better place for visitors and residents.

What's been one of your most rewarding experiences as Mayor? Attending all the events during the year.

What's been one of your more challenging experiences as Mayor? Having to overcome my fear of hights and go up in the arial platform at the fire station open day.

What is the most important issue facing your town at the moment? Persuading Powys County Council to keep open facilities within the town

What's been one of your most rewarding experiences as Mayor? Producing the town questionnaire, proving that people do care about their town and had many ideas to improve it. Not only that, we found that they were willing to invest in their own town.The questionnaire was taken on and promoted by One Voice Wales as best practice for other councils. What's been one of your more challenging experiences as Mayor? Realising that the easy days are over and Llandrindod Wells is going to have to stand up for itself, take care of itself and embrace new ideas. We have to invest and change or our town will die. The world has moved on and so must we.

-James Stuart, Mayor of RHAYADER Describe yourself in three words. Always on go.

infrastructure which affect much larger areas beyond our town, I believe we need to be overseeing the day to day running of our towns, I believe we will become responsible for everything from grass cutting and street cleaning to strategies for tourism and job creation.

What is the most important issue facing your town at the moment? Financial constraints hitting PCC causing the forced closure of basic services e.g. volunteer bureau, toilets etc and realising that other basic services and facilities will also be hit hard, very soon. We as a town are going to be responsible for ourselves; if we are given the facilities and amenities of our town we will have our own future in our own hands.

Jeff Green, Mayor of LLANDRINDOD Describe yourself in three words. Tenacious, Passionate, Dreamer, How would your nearest and dearest describe you in three words? Funny, innovative and visionary

With Christmas on the way what would your ideal present be? Three smiling happy children on Christmas morning

What are the most important and least important things in life? Most – faith in God Least – worry & fear

What was your most memorable present as a child? In the late 70’s you couldn’t buy skateboarding helmets and pads so my mum made them for my brother and me. It must’ve taken her hours to sew them together.

What single item would you save if your home was on fire? My motorbike What's the best piece of advice you've ever been given? Adapt, overcome and never give up Which three people, dead or alive, would you like to have dinner with? Abraham Lincoln, the Duke of Wellington and Winston Churchill. If we stranded you on a desert island with the following, what would you choose? one piece of music – Beach Boys one movie – Lord of the Rings one book - Bible one meal – steak & chips one luxury – a boat Who has inspired you the most? The greatest revolutionary of all time – Jesus Christ What motivated you to join the town council? Former councillors resigned and then stood again for re-election. I felt it was a waste of the town’s money. What are the responsibilities and ambitions of your Town Council? Town councils need to change from what they traditionally have done - retrospective problem solving - to become much more dynamic and proactive. Apart from the running of the main services such as health & education and managing the

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What would be the best Christmas present your Council could give your town - if money wasn't an issue? A strong vibrant, local economy that can create local jobs for local people alongside a refreshed tourism strategy that utilises our towns assets to their fullest extent e.g. skate park, boats on the lake, second football pitch, extra play areas.

Beverley Baynham, Mayor of PRESTEIGN & NORTON Describe yourself in three words. Loyal. Hardworking. Mum How would your nearest and dearest describe you in three words? Busy. Kind. Able What are the most important and least important things in life? Most important are my family Least important is power – the feeling that you are better than anyone else What single item would you save if your home was on fire? My memory stick – it’s full of photos!

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What's the best piece of advice you've ever been given? Never be afraid to stand up and say what you believe is right, even if it goes against the majority, you must be true to yourself. Which three people, dead or alive, would you like to have dinner with? My Grandmother, Elizabeth 1st, Elvis If we stranded you on a desert island with the following, what would you choose? Music - Keep the Faith – Bon Jovi Film - True Grit (the remake) Book - Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte Meal - Roast chicken Luxury - iPhone Who has inspired you the most? In my lifetime, my Grandmother. A true, honest, kind and hardworking lady who taught me the value of life, health and happiness. What motivated you to join the town council? To try to give something back to the most wonderful community that I grew up in. To show that a Councillor can be a young working mother and not someone who is a retired gentleman which is often the public perception. What are the responsibilities and ambitions of your Town Council? To try to protect services, to get the best possible amenities for the people of Presteigne & Norton. To have a successful, thriving town. What's been one of your most rewarding experiences as Mayor? To open Norton Show, which is held on the field where as a young girl I helped my Father feed the sheep. What's been one of your more challenging experiences as Mayor? The proposed closure of John Beddoes School, and reopening it under the leadership of Newtown High School. What is the most important issue facing your town at the moment? The proposed closure of John Beddoes School, and reopening it under the leadership of Newtown High School. With Christmas on the way what would your ideal present be? A holiday to Australia What was your most memorable present as a child? My Sister gave me a cat on my 8th birthday, I named him Bubbles and he was the best pet I have ever had What would be the best Christmas present your Council could give your town - if money wasn't an issue? A brand new school

acupuncture and reflexology, as well as lymphoedema therapy. They can also gain the social and physical benefits of activities supportive of health and wellbeing, such as walking, knitting, gardening and tai chi.

The Focus Interviews...

'It isn't a hospice; it isn't a hospital, it is a cancer support centre... it provides support not only to patients but also to their carers and relatives'

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he Bracken Trust Cancer Support Centre has, since 1995, offered emotional and psychological support to those affected by cancer in Llandrindod Wells and the surrounding area. Its centre on Cefnllys Lane stands in well-tended grounds and conveys a sense of warmth and tranquillity. Trust Chairman, Reg Cawthorne, explains that:

This support is tailored to individuals’s requirements. Outreach Nurse Helen Davies says, 'People come at different stages of their treatment. Some come at the point of diagnosis; others don't feel they need support until their treatment is finished.'

‘the atmosphere is intended to be welcoming and informal, more or less an extension of your living room', where the emphasis is placed on the person rather than the illness.

the holistic service it provides, and it was invited to take part in a pilot scheme for the next stage of the awards. Macmillan Cancer Support also funds the information officer at the centre who helps patients find more specialised knowledge and help.

The Bracken Trust relies largely upon fundraising (it requires over £240,000 per year to run) and has recently held coffee mornings, golf days, bike rides and a ladies fashion show. 'We feel we are a community resource,' says Reg, 'The community owns us, and we want to be involved with it.'

The Big Lottery funds nurse Helen Davies in her outreach work, which supports people who are unable to attend the centre due to illness, remoteness or lack of transport and provides cancer awareness information, particularly targeted at men and the rural community.

The Trust is always in need of volunteers to welcome patients to its centre, to garden and to provide a social lunch. Anyone who feels they would benefit from the Trust's services should drop in for a chat or call 01597 823646 for an appointment. The web address is ww.brackentrust.org.uk.

'For some cancers, the earlier the diagnosis, the more successful treatment can be', says Helen, 'So it's important that people are aware of the signs and symptoms.' In order to publicise these signs, risk factors and available support, the Trust visits community events such as WI meetings and livestock markets. Staff have facilitated the development of an information pack for teachers to support pupils affected by cancer.

Interview & article by Jon Dennison

The Bracken Trust Garden

The Centre is open weekdays for patients to consult nurses, counsellors, a Macmillan information specialist, and to access complementary therapies including

In 2011, the Bracken Trust became the first non-statutory body in Wales to receive the Macmillan Quality Environment Award for

Autumn colous in The Bracken Trust Garden

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Christmas Menu 2013

Starters

3 courses £19.95, 2 courses £17.95 Per person Conferences: £5.00 per person to cover room hire, teas & coffees

Parsnip, Apple & Chestnut Soup

Grilled Mackerel, Beetroot & Orange Salad

Medley of Melon & Pineapple served with a Midori Dressing

Chicken Liver Parfait, Red Onion Jam with Melba Toast

Main Course

Roast Turkey, Stuffing, Pigs in Blanket, Roasted Root Vegetables & Potatoes Slow-roasted Pork Belly, Spiced Red Cabbage, Sautee Potatoes, Cranberry & Red Wine Reduction

Fillet of Hake on Creamed Potatoes with Cherry Tomato & Basil Oil Dressing

Chestnut & Fine Bean Risotto with Poached Quails Egg

Desserts

Glazed Lemon Tart

Home-made Christmas Pudding & Custard

Chocolate Brownie, Warm Chocolate Sauce & Vanilla Ice Cream

Selection of Ice Cream

Crackers & Festive Party Boxes

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afford to buy everything new and shiny straight off the shelf.

With Christmas fast approaching my partner and I won’t be the only ones finding ourselves in a pickle as we try to balance our mortgage payments and utility bills whilst still having some funds leftover for festive treats.

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educe, reuse and recycle is my mantra for 2013. This is driven partly by a desire to do the right thing and reduce my contribution to landfill, but another more pressing Mid Wales Focus advert:Knighton Hotel reason is quite simply because I cannot

According to a recent survey carried out by the Money Advice Service, more than half of UK adults are struggling to keep up with bills and debt repayments. So what are people doing to raise a bit of extra cash? Over the last few years the number of people using social networking sites has risen dramatically and in turn the number of people using sites such as Facebook as a platform for buying and selling has also risen. Rather than throwing out their old or unwanted items, more people are realising that there is money to be made from selling their stuff on to others. A quick search on Facebook throws up hundreds of Buy, Sell & Swap groups and Llandrindod Wells alone has a handful of groups, some with over 2500 members.

Ebay had always been my site of choice when it came to buying and selling online simply because I didn’t know anything else but now I realise I’ve been missing a trick. By using one of the 10/10/13

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more local groups such as those on Facebook there are no fees to be paid, no postage costs, you can set an asking price without having to sit out a nailbiting auction and one of the not so obvious benefits has been getting to know other people in my community who I might not have met otherwise. Just a few weeks ago I sold some baby items online to another local mum and made a new friend when we met up to exchange the goods. Lisa, mother of two, from Llandrindod, is an avid fan of sell swap sites, “They make buying kids clothes and toys affordable and the green side is appealing by keeping things local and reusing them you are reducing your carbon footprint”.

Upcycling is all the rage at the moment and where else can you find a plethora of amazing pieces crying out for a lick of chalk paint at a snip of the price you’d pay for them new? Sarah, mother of two, from Llandrindod says, “Buying new seems silly when there are almost pristine bits and pieces going for a bargain. For furniture etc you can also find cool stuff to upcycle, although as it’s becoming more popular now it’s hard to get in first before everyone else!” So, next time you’re thinking of taking a trip to the dump or throwing something out remember the old adage ‘One man’s rubbish is another man’s

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treasure’ and not only might you make a few pretty pennies but you’ll also be doing your bit to reduce, reuse and recycle.

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What do we do at the Arches???

We are the LOCAL charity supporting all residents in the communities of Rhayader and District. We rely on donations from the public and all money raised goes directly into supporting the people of Rhayader. Our services include “Community Links” transport—helping those in need of transport to come into town for shopping or to meet friends, to get to our nursery or playgroups or to health related appointments. A life line to many people of all ages. We run regular trips in our minibus and can hire it out to local organisations. Our Good Neighbours scheme provides help, support and companionship for those in need and our Volunteer Bureau recruits and trains volunteers from the age of fourteen and supports them in placements with local organisations. At the Arches we provide FREE advice, information and signposting by our staff or local solicitor, community police , IT support , Red Kite credit union etc. —or a cup of tea and a chat when that’s what needed. There is easy access to WiFi, computer terminals and visitor information. We run a Charity Sale room selling furniture and household items and offer a 50:50 cash back for larger items Our large well-equipped conference room includes video conference and presentation facilitates and we have additional training or meeting rooms all at

competitive rates and including refreshments and tasty lunches from the local deli if required. The Rhayader branch of the local Foodbank is situated at the Arches; local agencies can direct those in need of emergency supplies to us. OPENING 28TH OCTOBER THE ARCHES CHRISTMAS SHOP Decorations, lights, Stocking fillers and much more... Stock up for Christmas while supporting your LOCAL charity! Charity & Craft Fair Saturday 16th November. Rhayader Leisure Centre 10am – 1pm. Stalls and Crafts as Christmas approaches... Christmas Coffee morning Thursday 19th December 10am -12noon Coffee & Mince pies, Christmas items and a festive raffle. All welcome The Arches. West Street, Rhayader 01597 810921 info@rdcs.org.uk

PLACES AVAILABLE Socialise your children in a safe, happy and educational environment! Open to all children from 3 month to 5 years 8am to 6pm Mondays to Fridays www.rhayadernursery.co.uk Contact Laura Hodnett 01597 810619

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In the world of television magic, no one has enjoyed more more success than Paul Daniels. From From the moment he burst onto our screens, screens, his magic shows have topped the ratings. Come and see his brand new show where where he will perform a number of new tricks and some old favourites.

Join Join three three fifth form students who, through through their end of term play, play, tell the story of an idealistic teacher in his first days inside a local comprehensive three comprehensive school. The thr ee cast members effortlessly effortlessly transform into a multitude of characters, including teachers, students and of course, the school bully. bully.

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A NIGHT OF DIRTY DANCING

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Out & About November

Saturday 2nd November 10.30AM – 4.30PM. Cutting Edges – a carved letter workshop day with artists from the current exhibition. The Hall Barn, Bleddfa Centre £30 (concessions available) 01547 550377, www.bleddfacentre.com

Friday 22nd November 8PM. Hey Rock 'n' Roll, Wyeside Arts Centre 01982 552555, www.wyeside.co.uk Friday 22nd November, 11.30AM. Friday Afternoon/ A Special Screening of Nightmail, Theatr Hafren – Newtown 01686 614555, www.thehafren.co.uk

Saturday 2nd November 8.00 pm. Andy Parsons, Theatre Hafren – Newtown 01686 614555 www.thehafren.co.uk

Saturday 23rd November, 8pm. Concert by the Gwalia Singers from Swansea plus Mid Powys Youth Choir, in aid of the Llandrindod Twinning Association. Tickets £8 from local shops, 01597 851427 or at the door. Holy Trinity – Llandrindod

Sunday 3rd November 10AM – 5PM. Winter Craft Fair, Elan Valley Visitor Centre – Rhayader, 01597 810880 www.elanvalley.org.uk Tuesday 5th November Bonfire Night. Have fun - Take care.

Saturday 23rd November, 7.30pm Winter Talk - Rediscovering the Magic of our Natural World and the Wisdom of our Ancestors, Elan Valley Visitor Centre 01597 810880, www.elanvalley.org.uk

Wednesday 6th - Saturday 9th November 10AM & 1PM. James And The Giant Peach Theatre Hafren, 01686 614555 Wednesday 6th November Catrin Finch & Seckou Keita Theatr Brycheiniog 01874 611622 www.brycheiniog.co.uk Wednesday 6th - Saturday 9th November 8.00pm (+ 2.30pm Sat 9th) Mid Powys Youth Theatre - ‘Water’ Wyeside Arts Centre 01982 552555 Friday 8th November – Tuesday 24th December 10.00AM – 4.00PM. Mine Memories, Rhayader Museum & Gallery, 01597 81056, www.carad.org.uk Friday 1st November 7.45PM. Teechers, Theatre Hafren – Newtown 01686 614555 www.thehafren.co.uk Friday 1st and Saturday 2nd November 7.30PM. Kington & District Operatic Society Present HMS Pinafore & Trial by Jury Lady Hawkins – Kington 01544 231303(day) 01544 231501(eve) www.kingtonoperatic.com Friday 1st November 8.00pm Old Mill Comedy - Jordan Brookes, Charlie Smith, Rob Hughes Old Mill Bar – Llanidloes 01686 412008 Friday 1st November 9.00pm Halloween Party, Brown’s Karaoke Disco. Fancy Dress prizes. The Llanerch Inn 01597 822234 Saturday 2nd November 10AM – 5PM. Winter Craft Fair Elan Valley Visitor Centre – Rhayader 01597 810880 www.elanvalley.org.uk Saturday 2nd November 7.00PM – 10.00PM & 7.00PM – 9.00PM. Radnor's Got Talent Heats Albert Hall – Llandrindod Wells & Llanbister Community Hall www.towip.co.uk

Saturday 9th November, 10.30AM & 2PM. James And The Giant Peach Theatre Hafren, 01686 614555 Saturday 9th November 3.55PM. Tosca – The Metropolitan Opera Wyeside Arts Centre – Builth Wells 01982 552555 www.wyeside.co.uk Saturday 9th November, Sean Hughes Theatr Brycheiniog, 01874 611622 www.brycheiniog.co.uk Sunday 10th November - 24th December 10.30AM – 4.30PM. Christmas Craft Fair Minerva Arts Centre – Llanidloes, www.quilt.org.uk Sunday 10th November, 9.15AM–12.30PM Craig Goch to Caban Walk. Meet at visitor centre at Elan Valley – Rhayader 01597 810880, www.elanvalley.org.uk

Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd November 10.00AM – 4.00PM. 'Draw Tomorrow' Exhibition. Rhayader Museum & Gallery 01597 810561 www.carad.org.uk Saturday 2nd – Saturday 23rd November 2-5PM Weds-Suns. The Cutting Edge – An exhibition by contemporary lettering artists in stone and mixed media. The Old School Gallery, the Bleddfa Centre 01547 550377 www.bleddfacentre.com For Advertising, Editorial & Listings, contact us on

Tuesday 12th November 02.00PM. Wales Pensioners Llandrindod Wells Branch. Meet every second Tuesday New Life Church – Llandrindod Wells

Thursday 14th November, Elkie Brooks Theatr Brycheiniog, 01874 611622 www.brycheiniog.co.uk

Friday 8th November 7.30pm BBC National Orchestra of Wales Aberystwyth Arts Centre, 01970 623232

Saturday 2nd November 9.00pm Tell Tale - Classic Rock and Pop covers The Llanerch Inn 01597 822234

Sunday 10th November 8.00pm Milton Jones - Comedian Aberystwyth Arts Centre, 01970 623232

Thursday 14th November 8.00PM. Catrin Finch & Seckou Keita Theatr Hafren, 01686 614555

Friday 8th November 7.00PM. British Legion Remembrance Concert Alpha Chapel – Builth Wells Tickets £5 from retail outlets in town. Accompanied children free.

Saturday 2nd November 9.00AM – 1.00PM. Presteigne Farmer's Market Presteigne Memorial Hall 01544 267 768 www.wherecanwego.com

Sunday 10th November 9.45AM. Annual Remembrance Service St Mary's Church – Builth Wells

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when conventional medicine has no answers. After all, our body and our lives are our responsibility; no one else’s and our choice of treatments should be as wide and well informed as possible. Catherine Allan, therapist at Mid Wales Therapies.

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any years ago, I was standing outside a shop chatting to a therapist I knew. She was complaining about a doctor and his attitude to therapists and illness. I then went into the shop and by chance was accosted by that same doctor who complained about a therapist and their irresponsible effect on patients who stop taking their medication and following the recommended treatment. (This is something no responsible therapist would ever advise and is against the rules of most professional associations.) I got quite cross with both of them. Therapists and doctors may have a patient or client in common but our spheres of expertise are different. Not better or worse, just different. The choice is always presented in the popular press and media, as well as in ordinary conversations, as if the only choice is one between a complementary therapist and the doctor. Not so. The clue is in the title, ‘complementary.’ We complement orthodox medical treatment. We don’t replace it. Further, most therapies don’t treat the same body systems or in the same way as conventional medicine. Most complementary therapists diagnose and treat mind and spirit (the body’s bio-energetic systems which affect the physical ones) and explore the lifestyle of a client before treatment. Stimulating the body and mind’s own considerable repair systems is what therapists do. Finding the person and method which does it best for you, whether doctor and / or therapist is your important responsibility. Use common sense. Conventional medicine is good at emergency care and has a formidable array of drugs and surgical procedures to treat us. It is less good when facing unhappiness, dealing with difficult emotions, enabling lifestyle changes or at helping when things

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‘Stimulating the body and mind’s own considerable repair systems is what therapists do.’ just don’t get better. How wonderful it would be if both the therapist and doctor could work together so that the best outcome for the client / patient could be achieved, so that they could be treated holistically. There would have to be quite a shift both in perceptions and financing to allow this to happen not least because doctors are paid are by our taxes, therapists are paid for directly by clients. Therapists spend a lot of time with a client finding out what they need to know to help them best, doctors often only get ten minutes. Conventional NHS treatment is vital for some people’s recovery but so are therapies for others. Healing, within whatever therapy it is presented, will bring the opportunity for change in a person’s condition. Accepting the invitation to change is the difficult bit. We are creatures of habit and change can be threatening. Old habits, the ones which made us ill, are hard to recognise and then to break. They feel familiar and safe and changing them may need a variety of techniques and take more time than we have patience for. Over the years, I have come to see that complementary therapies and NHS treatment can truly both work together. The right therapy can support conventional treatments to make them work better and shorten recovery time. Therapies are very good at preventing illness and at enabling us to take control of our emotions, our problems and our recovery. They can also help us to explore options or come to terms with events

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F o o d ie s ’F o c u s Nice but Naughty Who Banned Twelfth Night? And what happened to the cake? From Plum Porridge to Plum Pudding to Christmas Pudding, Boiled Plum Cake and Boiled Fruit Cake to Twelfth Night Cake to Christmas Cake. The Focus investigates...

We’ve been eating puddings and cakes laden with dried fruit for thousands of years. Not only were they symbolic treats at times of religious celebration, they also helped us let off steam and our hair down.

Whether to line our stomachs after a fast and before a feast, or to chose a lord, King or Queen for a day, festive cakes play a part in how we celebrate. Ending a fast with porridge on Christmas Eve was an early tradition. As more spices, fruit and nuts were added it made sense to put this stiffer mixture in cloth and boil it, and so Christmas Pudding came about. Later, around the 16th Century, wheatflour replaced oatmeal, butter was added and eggs to hold it all together. This became boiled plumcake. But a few people were much better off than most and they could afford ovens in their castles and fine homes; so they could bake cakes. Special cakes were made for Easter and Christmas, rich with fruit and a topping of marzipan or almond paste.

The Christmas version had dried fruits and spices to represent the exotic spices of the East, and the gifts of the Wise Men. Spices were brought

to Britain by the Crusaders coming back from the wars in the Holy Land in the 12th Century. But it was not a cake for Christmas Day – it was a cake for Twelfth Night. It was a Twelfth Night Cake. Twelfth Night is on January 5th – for centuries the traditional last day of the Christmas season. It was a time for having a great feast, and a cake was an essential part of the festivities. It’s a tradition that can be found in different countries and at different social levels all over the world.

Part of the tradition was to put a dried bean into the cake. Your guests would each be given a slice of cake and whoever got the bean or pea was King or Queen of the Revels and everyone had to do as they said.

In smaller homes, with simpler cakes that were shared over the 12 days of Christmas, the person with the bean became the guardian of the family for the year. This festive cake was revived in Britain at the end of the 17th century and became a key part of Twelfth Night partying. In the richer houses the cakes became extravagant – huge with elaborate decoration and miniature toys for the guests to amuse themselves with. Twelfth Night is the Church festival of the Epiphany, the traditional day when Christians celebrate the arrival of the Magi or Three Kings at Bethlehem. It was the time when Christmas gifts were exchanged and the feast was marked by religious observance, Church activities and the blessing of the home. But after the Reformation these customs were banned by the Puritans, leaving Twelfth Night to become a time of mischief and over indulgence - the Feast of Fools,

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By 1870 Queen Victoria announced that she felt it was inappropriate to hold such an unchristian festival and banned Twelfth Night as a feast day. Rather than have to throw away the decorations and lose the income from baking Twelfth Cakes, the bakers and confectioners began to make fruitcake decorated with snowy scenes and sold them for December Christmas parties instead – which is why we have the Christmas Cake

As for a recipe – find or stick to the one that suits your taste. But many recipes do recommend making your Christmas Cake at least four weeks in advance. And ‘feed’ your cake at least once a week with a little Brandy, if that suits your taste. And if you want to have a Feast of Fools with a Lord and Lady of misrule in your own home on Twelfth Night - simply add a single dried bean to your recipe. - Best wishes for the festive season from a Focus Foodie.

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Ashfield Community Enterprise is a not-forprofit project situated in Howey, just outside Llandrindod. It is a Community Land Trust and through its shareholders own, run and manage a 7.5acre site which grows produce, plants ‌ and people! Using organic principles a dedicated on-site team - made up of employees, apprentices and volunteers come together to support and maintain the project. Ashfield has a great many partner organisations and these link-ups are mutually important for both parties; it gives the boost to manpower the project requires to maintain itself and simultaneously offers a conduit for Ashfield’s partners to provide their learners with a workplace based experience. These learners join the Ashfield team and work tirelessly on all manner of tasks, all equally vital to ensure the project succeeds. Cultivating and growing fruit, veg and plants to sell via the Ashfield Shop is key and offers a unique slant on horticultural work. The shop itself acts as a way to give experience in a retail environment. Ashfield has a reputation for great customer service and marketing, and learners can gain these skills whilst also helping to generate the much needed funds to support the project.

There are myriad of office and admin responsibilities where attaining new skills, developing and expanding CVs, or providing an opportunity for people to get into a work routine shines through.

One of the more successful partnership link-ups has been with Mid Wales based learning provider Powys Training, which offers work based learning opportunities to people and businesses. Scores of successful placements have come to Ashfield and the project has seen people grow as fast as the crops. They develop whilst on site, and work towards nationally recognised qualifications. Ashfield welcomes all at anytime especially if you wish to share your skills with us by volunteering in any capacity. To contact Ashfield: 01597 829689 To contact Powys Training: 0800 328 0881

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idy your borders to discourage pests and disease. Remove and compost the dying plants, prune roses, cut down herbaceous stems and clear the remains of annuals, but leave a little cover of the perennials for wildlife shelter - ladybirds will thank you by disposing of your aphids next year. Clean out the greenhouse - wash pots and trays, clean, mend and oil your tools. A well cleaned greenhouse prevents pests, especially if you also fumigate it - following the manufacturers’ instructions. Wash the windows to allow maximum light in.

Drain and lag pipes, taps, water pumps etc to avoid damage caused by freezing temperatures. Bubble wrap is ideal if you have any spare.

weather break down the clods.

Plant bare-rooted trees, tulip bulbs for a spring display, shrubs, hedging and roses as well as fruit trees and bushes. Rake fallen leaves to let light and air to your lawns and plants, and to discourage slugs, snails and all sorts of fungal diseases.

Fallen, damp leaves are nature’s own soil conditioners so don’t burn them, compost them - for at least a year.

Prepare your soil for easier Spring planting. Dig bare beds with compost, manure, leaf mould. Ideally you should use a spade to dig and bury a layer of organic matter below the surface. But you can just mulch the bed. Let the cold

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eep digging. exposing pests to hungry birds.

A pile of sticks and logs will make a wonderful home for hibernating hedgehogs and the like, so don’t be too diligent on the tidying front.

Try and keep off your lawn when it’s frosted, snow-covered or very wet, as it causes damage and can even lead to infection. If the weather isn’t too bad then you can airate your lawn with a few prods of a fork. Book your mower in for a service.

Winter is a good time for construction work. So now’s the time to create that pond or water feature. Frogs eat slugs. Prevent ponds from freezing. Prune open-grown apples and pears (but not those trained against walls), and prune acers, birches and vines before Christmas to avoid bleeding Harvest leeks, parsnips, winter

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With Darren Smith

Tour of Britain

The Tour of Britain 2013 came into Mid Wales for two stages in September.

Rally of Great Britain

Sir Bradley Wiggins was making his long awaited comeback having missed the Tour de France. Mark Cavendish returned again, looking to prove his speed to the competition. The thousands of fans adorning the streets were not disappointed as Manxman Cavendish was the victor in what was Stage 4 of the Tour. His team, Omega Pharma Quick-Step, led him out superbly as he sprinted to victory in the picturesque Snowdonia National Park. The course was initially headed by a breakaway of 11 riders all the way until just a kilometre from the end when they were swallowed up by the peloton. Stage 5 saw a mountainous 177km from Machynlleth to Caerphilly. The finish saw two laps up Caerphilly mountains that was won by Irishman Sam Bennett. He followed up a second place on Stage 2 with a win that saw him escape the clutches of the pack with only 100m to the line. That was that, the Tour's visit to Wales was over. With speculation that the Tour will be revamped next year, as the organisers; SweetSpot, could be replaced, we may not see the likes of Wiggo and Cav in Wales next year.

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The WRC Rally of Great Britain is of course an eagerly awaited event in the motoring calendar of Wales.

This years it is taking place between 14-17 November. The Rally will be staying in North Wales as the Service Park will be situated in Deeside, Flintshire. There will be a chance for Mid-Walians to see the cars and drivers however as there are service stops in both Llanidloes and Newtown. Last year the Fin - Jari-Matti Latvala - triumphed for the second year in a row. This year, the Frenchman, Sebastian Ogier has already won the WRC 2013. He is seen as the successor to the best ever rally driver, Sebastien Loeb. Latvala is only third in the standings but could improve if he were to make it a hat-trick of victories here in Wales. Of course thousands of fans will watch cars scythe their way through the forests and dirt tracks of North Wales, as the Welsh rally is always well supported. Taking part will also be a Welshman - Elfyn Evans is based in Dolgellau, Gwynedd. His best achievement to date is finishing a creditable sixth in the Rally of Sardinia. This was achieved having never before driven a WRC car.

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