Wye Local Issue 102 April 2015 by Lisa Marie Badham

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April 2015 • Issue 102 The community magazine covering Hay, Talgarth and the surrounding villages

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Just as we head for print, we receive the Press Release outlining the ‘Radical Overhaul for Secondary Education’. If you haven’t seen a copy, please go to our Facebook Page. In a nutshell, by September 2018 Gwernyfed High School will close with a new £50m education campus built in Brecon, the Beacons Learning Campus. If you’re reading this thinking, well I don’t have children in the education system so this won’t affect me, think again. The Gwernyfed High School is the centre of our community. If this closure goes ahead it won’t just be the education of our children (and future generations) hugely affected. Local businesses will suffer. If families are forced to send their children to Brecon or over the boarder to Herefordshire, these families will spend their money in this direction. House prices will decline. When new families look to buy in this area, something high up their list will be what schools are on offer. With no GHS they will look at other areas. We will lose our community. Over the years individuals and clubs have built up great sporting activities and classes, creating a great atmosphere among parents, grandparents and friends. With families forced to divide between schools this will be lost. Friendships will suffer. Children attending local primary schools build up an invaluable connection. These groups of youngsters will be spilt up. Powys County Council state ‘A radical overhaul of secondary education in Powys is needed to give learners a chance to achieve their potential’. Comparison of average points score at GCSE are as follows: Brecon 348, Fairfield 346, Kington 302 - with GHS 371.Yes Powys CC, GHS are already achieving their potential and offering a safe and enjoyable environment for our children. The list of negatives is endless. And right now, I can see no positives about sending my children to a ‘campus’. No parent wants their child sat in a car / bus day in day out. PCC have not taken our rural children into consideration. Yes Brecon needs a new school but a ‘campus’ is not the answer and closing a high preforming school like GHS is ludicrous. Please turn to the centre spread to read more on this subject. Lisa Marie Badham x

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News from Talgarth by Cllr. William Powell Powys County Councillor for Talgarth Just as the countdown to Easter was starting to gather pace, with lambing getting underway in earnest, winter has decided to reassert itself over recent days, with several inches of snow in the Talgarth hinterland - and the A470 briefly closed to the North - at the time of writing. Whether or not this is in fact the last snow of spring will become clear by the time this column is published - but the imminent moving forward of our clocks to signal the advent of British Summer Time, and with it longer hours of light, is certainly set to gladden the hearts of many.

Town Council, to discuss the impacts of charging on residents and visitors - and a timeline for its implementation.

Last month, I reflected on the inevitable impact of the Welsh Local Government Settlement on us here in Powys. Now, the outcome is becoming clear. Unpalatable proposals such as the introduction of a car park charging regime in all Powys County Council owned car parks and a reduction in branch library opening hours are to go ahead. Whilst the latter is clearly preferable to the closure of smaller branch libraries, we need to have an understanding of what constitutes a critical mass in terms of our library service - as well as the options for volunteer or wider community support. As regards car parking charges, neighbouring towns have been eying up Talgarth’s free provision, notably in recent years as the economy of our town and its’ retail/ visitor offer have developed. Nevertheless, I believe that regeneration locally is still at an early stage and that the overall effect of a charging regime will be negative. The Welsh Liberal Democrat Group on Powys County Council opposed the budget which contained these proposals, as indeed did Labour and the Conservatives. However, as Wye Local readers will appreciate, Powys County Council’s Cabinet is now firmly in the control of “independent’’ Councillors - and so these are the proposals that, in all probability, will be implemented. I am calling for an early meeting between PCC officers and Talgarth

However, despite the apparent gloom that continues to assail us, there is much that we have reason to celebrate as spring approaches. In particular, the staff and pupils of Talgarth School continue to impress us with their enthusiasm and creativity. All who were present at the Eisteddfod on Friday, 27th February ahead of St David’s Day will have been struck by the quality and range of performance – in music, poetry and prose - as well as by the positive and good natured competition between the Houses. The delight demonstrated by the pupils participating, their collective pride in the school and the ease of their daily use of the Welsh language - which was a key Estyn priority at the time of our last inspection are all clear indicators that the school is going from strength to strength. I hope to see many of you around at community events over the Easter holidays. In the meantime, please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any feedback or issues of concern on: 07703 112113 or by email: william.powell@assembly. wales Alternatively, you can come along to my next advice surgery on Friday, 3rd April from 5:00pm at Talgarth Tourist Information & Resource Centre, which is unaffected by the current General Election campaign. Appointments are not essential – but getting in touch in advance may be useful if the issues are complex. You can also pop into the TiRC to request a call from me on any issue of concern. Happy Easter William

BREAKING NEWS: Gwernyfed High School closure threat see editorial on pages 34 -35.

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News from Glasbury Ward by Chris Davies Powys County Councillor for Glasbury After spending the past two years campaigning right across Brecon & Radnorshire it is hard to believe that the General Election is now only one month away. This month, I have been delighted to invite Senior Cabinet Ministers to the constituency to see the issues that are affecting us and also to listen to the concerns of our residents. These visits included The Secretary of State’s for Wales, Stephen Crabb MP;The Home Secretary,Theresa May MP;The First Secretary of State William Hague MP and the Secretary of State Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Liz Truss MP. I asked Liz Truss to visit Brecknock YFC and to put pressure on the Labour Welsh Government to reconsider their funding of this fantastic rural youth movement - Funding plans were restored for Wales YFC within 24 hours of her visit to Brecon! It was also a great pleasure to welcome Ed Vaizey MP the Minister for Technology to Brecon and I am delighted that we are now seeing speedy improvements in the installation of Superfast Broadband.

For the past fifteen years our constituency has been ‘off the radar’ of any government whether in Westminster or in Cardiff Bay. I am pleased to be able to make the difference and see B&R being put back on the map. I am a long way from finished as there is still so much more to do, so watch this space! As well as campaigning and showing the Westminster Government around our locality, I have been busy working on constituents concerns such as the poor delivery of Powys Home Care;The PCC Sports Centre reorganisation; The campaign to save Llanwrtyd Wells Health Centre and getting ready for the announcement from PCC on their Secondary School re-structuring. So much to keep me busy and a great deal more to do to make much needed improvements in the lives of residents of Brecon & Radnorshire. Contact me on any matter: 07855 752110 or email: cllr.chris.davies@powys.gov.uk May I wish you all a very Happy Easter Best wishes Chris

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PIERIS Pieris are much underrated evergreen shrubs grown for their foliage and small, but profuse, urn-shaped flowers. Flower buds, often red in colour similar to those of Skimmia rubella, appear in winter or early spring and open to produce usually white, nodding, bell-like flowers later in the spring. Pieris leaves are small, lance shaped and dark green in colour when mature. However, it is the young foliage that catches the eye in late spring. In some varieties such as Pieris ‘Forest Flame’ and P. ‘Mountain Fire it is a brilliant red, in others such as P. ‘Prelude’ and P. formosa the new leaves are pink or bronze and work really well in lifting a shady corner. The same is true of the Pieris with cream edged, variegated leaves such as P. ‘Little Heath’ and P. ‘Variegata’. Some Pieris can grow into large shrubs over 3-4m in height in the right conditions but others like Pieris ‘Little Heath’ and P. ‘Bonfire’ are small, compact shrubs ideal for pots or the front of borders.

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Pieris are hardy plants which grow best in shade or partial shade.They require and acid soil with plenty of ericaceous compost added at planting time and then from time to time as a surface mulch in spring. The smaller varieties do well in pots, also using ericaceous compost. Article supplied by The Old Railway Line Garden Centre, Three Cocks

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The Great Yogurt debate! Do you ever find yourself absolutely stuck on what you should be doing whether this be in your training, what you eat, or even how to start because there is conflicting advice coming out through the media, ‘science’, research, books, and magazines (often within the same edition!), then consider this: The other day on Facebook a fellow fit pro asked this simple question just before she placed a food order online: ‘Fit Pro friends - Natural Greek Yoghurt - full fat or low fat?’ This prompted a 230 fold response (I kid you not), which swung between pseudo-science, some scarily low levels of accuracy, strong opinions, big falling outs, metaphorical slamming doors, swearing, nastiness, passion, making friends again, beating hearts (mine!), wonderful debate, people suddenly fancying a pie, and the absurd. It involved discussion over macros, calories, (whether they’re still valid), chemicals, sugar and salt, portion size, manufacturers manipulation, taste, preference, what you can add to it to improve it, that none of it matters if you can’t get the client on your side in the first place, whether dairy even has a place in the modern diet, cost, protein, satiety…

and more! Then ending with: ‘and we wonder why the general public are confused!’! The poor lass who originally asked was also advised “can you also check it’s grass FED and delivered in Eco trucks otherwise cancel it” (seriously tongue in cheek)! I didn’t state what I’d have favoured (what was the point?!) but I did helpfully add up all the results put forward by them, and they were as follows: Full Fat: 22, Low or zero fat: 6, Full AND organic: 2, Greek (and not ‘Greek style’): 1, Avoid all dairy: 1, Natural, but may be low fat: 2, ‘Everything in moderation, and keep that moderate’: 1, Sitting on the fence: 7, Quark: 1, Raw: 1, Unicorn yogurt made by fairies with a magic spoon at the time of an Eclipse: 1 (although this proved to be a surprisingly popular choice). So without adding my two penneth on that day, I can add this: If you’re ever stuck, be this in your training, nutrition, or mind set, go back a few 1000 years and the answers will often be there. Natural foods, eaten by mobile, moving humans, who’d have to make the odd fast chase to survive, going with the foods of the season, and getting fresh air, and a little sun. Article supplied by Cat Lawford, Gym & Tonic Health Club

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Local Talent: Llynfi Textiles Artist Name? Sue and Emily James. Type of Artist? Clothing designer-makers. Range of Products? An evolving womenswear collection, focused on using British Wool and sustainable, ethically sourced materials, all made by hand in Wales. Where can your products be purchased? Online www.llynfitextiles.co.uk or at The Old Electric Shop, Hay on Wye. Price range? £5 - £280. How long have you been an artist? We have both made our own clothes since we were old enough to hold a needle! We started working together when Emily finished university in 2007, but it wasn’t until 2012 that we put our first complete collection together. Where did you train or gain experience? We are both predominantly self-taught. Emily studied fashion and clothing at Herefordshire College of Art and then Surface Pattern Design at Swansea Metropolitan. What has been your proudest moment? Back in 2007, we became the first people in the UK to produce certified organic wool knitwear and later won a Gold award from the Soil Association for organic textiles –that was pretty exciting! But a close second was the first photo-shoot we did with local photographer Rosie Anne Prosser. Seeing our work presented so beautifully through someone else’s eyes was amazing. What would you class as ‘your masterpiece’? I love the way, with our ‘Airshow’ knit pattern we can get people to wear aeroplanes without realising that they are! The Swift dress was another triumph; the diagonal lines and bias cut means that it looks good on absolutely every body. Have you any future plans for your work? We have recently commissioned some really special wool cloth. It has been woven for us in West Wales from specially sourced Welsh Llanwenog and Black Mountain wool. I cant wait to start using it in the new collection …which we hope will, for the first time, include some menswear! We will also be retailing some of our wool fabrics, both online and from the Old Electric Shop in Hay on Wye, so if anyone out there wants to get creative then get in touch!

What advice would you give a local artist? Get out and about as much as you can and remember; you are your own worst critic! If you like it, someone else will too. What other local artists do you admire? Pip Wolf easily comes to mind; her creative work on local environmental issues and use of natural materials is inspirational; also, Jane Meredith and Mary Zammit for their work with people, textiles and natural materials. Artist statement: ‘Llynfi’ was born of a lifelong love of textiles, dress, design and a need to create, but a reluctance to become part of the fashion industry. With a focus on wool – our national fibre - we try to take a different approach to clothing, a sort of ‘cottage couture’. We love meeting the people who buy our clothes, and connecting people with how their clothes come to be. Our collection evolves naturally, with a nostalgic air and taking inspiration from slower times, and the countryside around us.

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Get to really know.......... Name: Nathan Morgan.

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Place of birth? Brecon.

Name one thing you miss about being a kid: No responsibilities.

Where do you live? Hay-on-Wye. Marital status? Living with partner, Danielle. Occupation? Jack of all trades at Jones Home Hardware. Children? One of my own, Haydn and two step daughters, Danni & Alice.

Name one thing you love about being an adult: Making your own rules! What’s your favourite song of the moment? Uptown Funk, Bruno Mars & Mark Ronson.

Pets? 1 Dog, 1 Cat, 1 Guinea Pig & 6 Chickens.

What’s your favourite song of all time? Queen, Bohemian Rhapsody.

What was your favourite childhood television programme? Gladiators ( The original).

What’s your favourite thing to do on a Saturday night? Used to be going out..

Are you a collector of anything? No.

What’s your favourite thing to do on a Sunday afternoon? See above!!

If you could have any superpower, what would it be? Invisibility, so I could wind people up. What is usually your first thought when you wake up? I need a wee! What do you usually think about right before falling asleep? Have I set my alarm!

What would be your dream job? Presenter on Top Gear. Sum yourself up in five words: Tall, witty, impatient, sarcastic and hairy.

Do you believe in ghosts? Yes. Most exciting thing you’ve won? Hopefully when this goes to press my accumulator on the horses at Cheltenham came in! Two lessons life has taught you? Listen and learn. What makes you grumpy? Work :) (Joke). Teenage crush? Jet form Gladiators. You’re given one million pounds, what do you spend it on? Emigrating. Have any bad habits? Snoring.

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Karen Gunn Craniosacral Therapy Karen is based in the heart of Clyro village as well as consulting in Brecon and Llandrindod. Her treatment room in Clyro is a wonderful large beamed room, steeped in history with a fabulous open fire which keeps the room warm and cosy. What is Craniosacral Therapy? Is it is a gentle way of working with the body using light touch, the name refers to the head but in fact the therapy works on the whole body, mind and spirit during and after the session. Karen was introduced to Craniosacral Therapy many years ago. Having ridden horses for most of her life and experienced the usual, ups and downs of horse riding which usually entails at least one unplanned dismount, she had a back and neck problem and for her, Physiotherapy, Acupuncture, Osteopathy and Chiropractic had just not hit the button, but Craniosacral Therapy did straight away. She was so impressed with the treatment she wanted to learn more and decided to train and set up her own practice. Part of her work is to work very closely with other disciplines as she often finds while she can release tension held in the body, the patient then needs to learn to keep it that way so a course of Alexander Technique classes or a course with a Physiotherapy treatments is then required. So how do you explain Craniosacral Therapy? Well, it is non manipulation, it is extremely gentle, incredibly powerful and has amazing results.. But how do you tell a potential new client that? Karen does not. Instead she offers all new clients their first treatment free of charge so they can see how they are feeling during and after the treatment and if they feel they have benefitted they book their next session. As a client you lie on the couch fully clothed but with your shoes removed and Karen starts by placing her hands under your back, head or neck. Whilst lying there you don’t have time to snooze. Karen gently coaxes your body to respond. She will ask you questions such as do both your hips feel they are on the couch or is one higher? Is there any difference between the right side and the left side of the shoulders? Sometimes the answer may be no but more often than not the answer was yes. One

side was feeling heavier than the other. At times one side felt warmer than the other and when it came to my feet, my right foot went through an array of feelings first tingling, then numb, then very warm, then a kind of pins and needles sensation all in the space of what seemed like a few minutes. Karen would then say she was just waiting for my body to respond and sure enough usually it did by just feeling looser, lighter or less restricted. I now understand Karen’s difficulty in really explaining how the treatment works or how you will feel because we are all different and we all have different aches and pains, some relating to physical accidents or problems and others due to stress related problems but it is certainly a very gentle treatment and I for one certainly felt several changes and look forward to my next treatment to see if she can sort out a niggle or two I have. The treatment is so gentle it is suitable for all ages including babies, children as well as heavily pregnant women and the elderly. Article by Lynda Like.

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C r a n i o s a c r a l Th e r a py First session free Craniosacral therapy is a gentle hands-on, whole body therapy which uses no force and is an increibly powerful way of encouraging the body to repair & self-heal. It can help to get to the root of those niggling & stubborn tensions in the body that we tend to put up with. You’ll find the sessions effective, safe & nurturing, allowing you to feel a greater sense of vitality & well-being A few reasons why clients come to see me: • Headaches • Sore back, neck, shoulders, hips, knees... • Injuries, falls, accidents - recent or old • Unable to sleep, feeling stressed or anxious • Pregnancy, childbirth, babies & childre with trouble sleeping, communicating, concentrating, menopause • Emotional difficulties & trauma in life: divorce, bereavement, long-term illness, depression • Recovery from surgery • Restore a sense of balance & well-being & to feel completely relaxed GIVE ME A CALL TO BOOK A SESSION OR TO FIND OUT MORE

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The Thoughts of a Greengrocer At last we are at that time of year when things start to come into the market. It’s all foreign apart from the usual winter vegetables and some very nice flavoured tomatoes from Kent - most unusual at this time. This last week has seen the new potatoes either from Israel at under £2 kilo or the much dearer and nicer Jersey Royals. I’ve seen peas which were OK and some nice Portuguese broad beans. Cauliflowers have at last come down to a reasonable price but their close relative the Romanescue is very good quality at a very high price. Another Italian product is the large round Violetti aubergine which is much nicer to eat than the ordinary black ones (just my opinion, of course). The broad beans are quite small but being such fresh young pods I frequently just slice them and eat the beans in the pods after a quick steam. This way gives much better value for your money. A couple of months ago I started stocking fresh root turmeric which has become quite popular, I’ve now found some Krachai which is also of the ginger family. Usually only seen fresh in the far east it might be known as finger-root. English asparagus has been on the market but is terribly expensive and most limited in supply. I also read in the paper that some of the producers are selling English strawberries as the first of the season which is not really correct. These strawberries will have been grown fully indoors with heat - just the same as the Dutch ones with no real sunshine on them at all. The one thing that can be forced in this way most successfully is the rhubarb - most of what is on offer is Dutch, for some reason the Yorkshire rhubarb struggles to get down this part of the country. I have seen also some very thin and rather pale Kentish rhubarb which is a much lower price but is still nice to eat. Looking back a little the winter was very good for citrus fruits, particularly the Seville oranges which made really nice tasty marmalade. Easter time will soon be here! So I wish you all a very pleasant and happy holiday with hopefully some fine weather.

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(Colan & James Badham) What do you call fifty penguins in the Arctic? Lost! REALLY lost! (Penguins live in Antarctica.) What sits on the bottom of the cold Arctic Ocean and shakes? A nervous wreck. How do you know if there’s a snowman in your bed? You wake up wet! A Sunday school teacher asked the children just before she dismissed them to go to church, “And why is it necessary to be quiet in church?” Annie replied, “Because people are sleeping”.

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Wild in April

Protecting wildlife for the future hence each patch having similar colouring due to vegetative spread. But it does seem that in Dyrysiog enough cross-pollinated seed is produced to create the variation between patches. There are also small clumps of Marsh Marigold and good views and sounds of the Nant Bran (“Crow Stream”) to enjoy. Early Purple Orchids might be found towards the end of the month. There is little problem identifying these – they are early and purple!

Anemone nemorosa April is a good time for woodland walks and Brecknockshire has many to choose from. In Dyrysiog Wood (a Brecknock Wildlife Trust Reserve west of Brecon) you will find many flowers including carpets of Wood Anemones with the patches showing a wide variation in leaf and flower colour. This plant is reported to be rarely fertile –

Now is the time to plan which walks to join in the Talgarth Walking Festival, which starts on 1st May. I will be leading a walk for Brecknock Wildlife Trust up to one of their reserves,Trewalkin Meadow, from Talgarth via the old railway line through Trefecca. We will return via the old route of the A479, now a tranquil lane with botanically rich verges. John Crellin

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Cwrw (Beer) Wales has always had a love affair with its beer, which has become engrained within our culture. As Dylan Thomas beautifully put it: “beer, its live, white lather, its brass-bright depths, the sudden world through the wet-brown walls of the glass, the tilted rush to the lips and the slow swallowing down to the lapping belly, the salt on the tongue, the foam at the corners” Beer, or more so, real ales, have seen a recent renaissance within Wales with an emergence of some excellent small, local breweries. One example is Jones the Brewer, based near Whitney; you can’t get any more local. Damian Jones the head brewer has created a range of craft ales each with a distinctive taste. Damian’s ‘Malthy python’ is a personal favourite which is full-bodied and a dark copper coloured malty ale. Well balanced and produced with German Magnum Hops it contains some toffee and caramel undertones. Alternatively

if you’re looking for an easy drinking pale ale, the aptly named ‘Abigail’s party’ (named after Damian’s wife and her fondness for Czech lager) is a light, citrusy ale that is refreshing with beautiful aromas. So where can you pick up Jones the Brewer Ales (among many other fantastic ales, might I add)? Personally I go to the farm shop at the Old Railway Line Garden Centre, a great showcase not just for local ales but many other varieties of ciders, wines and soft drinks. For more info, visit one of the links below: www.jonesthebrewer.co.uk www.oldrailwaylinegc.co.uk Malthouse Event Bars are offering their years of experience and local knowledge every other month in the Wye Local and Local Beacon publications, providing information about the area’s best drinks and recipes. Look out each month for our article or visit our website: www.malthousebars.co.uk Article supplied by Malthouse Bars and Events

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Greatest Loser is a Winner! A super slimmer is proving to be a winner at the losing game after shedding nearly 6st and being named Hay-on-Wye’s Slimming World ‘Greatest Loser’ 2015. Alyson Morris won the title and says her weight loss has changed her life: “I feel like a new woman since losing weight – in fact, people I haven’t seen for a while often can’t believe I’m the same person. For me though it’s the change on the inside that’s been the biggest – I’m happier, healthier and much more confident now.” The proud 42-year-old joined the Hay group, which is run by Helen Furnell, in March 2014 and has since dropped 5st 12lbs. She says: “Before I lost the weight I hid behind a big bubbly personality, always joking about being the ‘bigger’ person but I hated shopping for clothes and found playing with my children and doing simple everyday tasks would leave me tired and out of breath. The strain I was putting on my health was extremely worrying.” After hearing about it from a friend, Alyson decided to join her local Slimming World group at Hay Primary School. She says: “Walking through those doors was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done, I was embarrassed about my size and scared that I might be the biggest person there. I needn’t have worried though, everyone there was so friendly especially my Consultant Helen and I was so relieved when I found out that my weight was confidential between me and her – I’d had visions of having to tell everyone how much I weighed!

“I still enjoy all my favourite meals but I’ve learned how to make small changes like using lean meat or cooking with low calorie spray instead of oil or butter. It fits in really well with the rest of my family and we can all eat the same meals. And I’ve dropped from a dress size 24 to a 14/16!” Helen, who runs the Hay Slimming World group, says: “The changes we’ve seen in Alyson are incredible – as is she. I hope her success will inspire other people in Hay-on-Wye who’d like to lose weight by forming new lifestyle habits and become happier and healthier to take action. There’s a warm welcome waiting at Slimming World and, just think, if you start today you could feel like a completely new person just like Alyson.” The Hay group meets every Tuesday at 5pm and 7pm at Hay Primary School. To join call Helen on 07939 114452 or pop along. For further information please contact Helen Furnell on 07939 114452 or helen.furnell@gmail.com.

“Since then I’ve made so many friends at the group and I honestly don’t think I could have done it without their support each week. They helped me with recipes and tips and if I was ever struggling they were always there to remind me why I’d wanted to lose weight in the first place and how far I’d come since first stepping through the doors.” Alyson followed the club’s Food Optimising eating plan and swapped takeaways and convenience foods for homemade curries and roasts. She says: “I love food and it’s never once felt like I was on ‘a diet’ – in fact, people are always surprised at how much food I have on my plate and can’t believe I’m losing weight eating so much delicious food and without ever feeling hungry.

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Dental Centre supports Dental Charity In 2014, Smilestar charity took a team of highly skilled dentists and dental nurses to Kenya. Dr Pickering from Hay on Wye Dental Centre was one of the dentists involved in this trip. Each of the team members had to fund their own trip and incredibly, they took all the dental equipment they needed from the UK which was either donated or money raised. Many of the rural areas in Kenya do not have a dental service and the only available treatment is provided by witch doctors. The nearest dentist at least a two-hour drive away or more than a full day’s walk. The local people have poor access to clean water and they use a twig from “the tooth brush tree” to clean their teeth. Smilestar charity was founded by Mitesh Badiani, his vision is to provide quality treatment to as many people as possible, particularly remote disadvantaged communities where basic dentistry is not available. Over the week the team saw about 300 dental patients, extracting over 500 teeth in total. They gave away toothbrushes and educated mothers on caring for their children’s teeth. They visited five different areas giving opportunity to all community members to attend for treatment. For more information go to www.smilestarcharity. co.uk or www.hay-on-wye-dentalcentre.co.uk

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Some days are just like that.

The Hay Runner For the last three years Jo has been working at Gwernyfed Sports Centre. On April 1st the school became custodians of the centre and her time as a Duty Manager will come to an end. However, as they say, ‘When one door opens ….. “ The Hay Runner grew out of Jo’s passion for everything outdoors, but running in particular. As a hobby it has taken her to some far and magical places and on long events to some dark ones as well. Jo says that you can learn a lot about yourself over 18 hours! and adds that at its best there is an incredible sense of freedom and at its worst, the triumph of having got out there in the first place.

Obviously running isn’t for everyone, so Jo has added a new course to the Hay Runner. WALK to WALK FASTER. This is designed for anyone to have a go, at any age or ability. You may already be a walker but want to get stronger. You may be trying to lose weight and are not comfortable with the prospect of running, or quite simply would like to get outside with a group of like-minded people. Following on from this thee is a new Walk to Run course starting at Gwernyfed Sports Centre. There’s been such good feedback from these courses - it really works! Throwing something more into the mix, Jo has negotiated Monday nights at Gwernyfed with the school. on those nights they will be open as normal from 6pm - 9pm, for spinning, gym, badminton and Sports Hall Hire. Not forgetting an extra spinning session on Fridays at 6 pm. Jo is really looking forward to this adventure and hopes you will all join her on it! Jo Lord Personal Trainer, UK Athletics Leader in Running Fitness, Spinning® Instructor.

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Why is the Talgarth Walking Festival like a 5* meal? The Talgarth Walking Festival May 1st - 4th is just a few weeks away and the programme this year has, like a good meal, some terrific ingredients. Be it walks, talks or competitions there is something for everyone from super fit hikers to modest strollers. Our menu is varied and interesting, having the makings of a first class experience.The lovely walks and magnificent country which surround Talgarth speak for themselves. Add a hearty helping of local knowledge, a large pinch of camaraderie and half a hint of good weather. To whet your appetite there are 5 x Grade 4 walks for experienced hikers, a map reading lesson, a childrens’ picnic, two challenges with questions to answer whilst walking, garden visits and a10 mile run around the foothills of the Black Mountains. The brochure this year is available in paper

copy from local shops and online at www. talgar thwalkingfestival.org. There are over 30 events to choose from including a talk about his Polar Travels by local geologist/explorer James Cresswell; a showing of the locally made film On The Black Hill and a RSPB talk on The Natural World. A photography competition is also open to all and after attending the Photography Walk led by Simon Powell you might pick up some useful tips for taking that winning entry. We look forward to welcoming old friends and meeting new ones. As they say “ Bon Appetit!”

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standards that Gwernyfed students have come to expect. It was decided that whilst it is essential to protect both students and staff from anxiety, it is necessary that we secure a change of plan, to see secondary education retained in the Gwernyfed catchment area.” Powys County Council has submitted an “outline business case” to Welsh Government to access the £50,000,000 required to build a new school. A consultation process is then planned for the summer of 2015 with the final decision being taken by the Cabinet of Powys County Council. A series of public meetings are being held to rally the local community, to make the community voice heard and to stop this cruel blow falling against one of the most successful schools in Powys. Please support your local school. Twitter - @GwernyfedHS #supportGwernyfedHS Website – Gwernyfed-hs.com

Gwernyfed – A Sacrificial Lamb?

“Performance at Key Stage 4 has improved over the last 3 years…At Key Stage 3 there has been an upward trend of improvement since 2010….Pupils have well developed social skills and they are well prepared for life and work outside school” Estyn

On Monday 16th March Powys County Council announced its proposal to close both Brecon and Gwernyfed High Schools and to open a new 11-16 school on the Brecon Learning Campus. It is proposed that a new 11-16 school will open on the 2 existing sites from 1.9.2017, until the move into a new build, possibly in September 2018. No sixth form options would be offered at either school after the September 2015 intake. Students would be offered post 16 education at the Brecon campus of Neath Port Talbot College. Headteacher, John Williams, commented: “Everyone at Gwernyfed High School is in a state of shock. This is a purely financial decision. We are raising standards as shown by our ‘yellow’ categorisation by the Welsh Government. Our learners are succeeding, we have a fantastic group of dedicated staff and maintain a balanced budget working in an inspiring and stunning location. ‘’This has major implications for the wider rural community in South Powys. They will need to consider the impact this proposal will have for Primary Schools and for everyone who lives in this area now and in the long term.” Chair of Governors, Revd Ian Charlesworth, said: “The Governors met on Wednesday 18th March to discuss the latest proposal from PCC. Following a robust debate of some of the issues, it was determined that the Governing Body was not convinced of either the transformational nature of the plan or its ability to deliver the ongoing improvement of

“I am extremely upset to have heard the proposals for the future of secondary school education in Brecon & Radnorshire today. Under the proposals we are losing a very important school in my area and as a Governor I am aware of the upset this will cause. Powys is bowing to the pressure of Cardiff Bay’s ‘One size fits all’ approach to education. What may work in Cardiff or Newport will not work here,’’ stated County Councillor Chris Davies. Roger Williams MP, former Chair of Governors and parent at Gwernyfed, voiced his opposition: “This decision comes from a Montgomeryshire dominated Council hell-bent on closing our schools here in Brecon and Radnorshire. Once again the constituents I represent are being let down. I pledge to fight these proposals all the way. I also urge Gwernyfed parents- past, present and future- to make their opinions known to Powys County Council. These ill thought out plans can’t go ahead and we must stop them.” County Councillor William Powell, AM for Mid and West Wales and a former Head Boy at Gwernyfed, summed it up: “I am not prepared for my old school, which is now more successful than it has ever been, to be a “sacrificial lamb” whilst the County Council attempts to resolve ongoing issues at Brecon High School. These proposals are detrimental to our community in educational, economic and social terms. We must unite to resist them - and to bring forward a better plan.’’

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Just before we go to print, we read with fury the press release on ‘Radical Overhaul for Secondary Education’. In just 24 hours, here are people’s reactions sent in to the Wye Local team ... “I have lived in Hay-on-Wye for the last 33 years and have a family connection to the area that dates back two centuries. Many of my family members went to Gwernyfed and some in Builth Wells. Although Powys CC might see small schools as a luxury in our area, I strongly believe they are one of the main reasons our younger generations have flourished academically in recent years. Closing down Gwernyfed or Builth Wells schools may seem like a short term fix to a wider problem relating to council budgets, but in reality it is not. Budgets are being cut all over the public sector and although some cuts are needed, attacking the younger generations, some of whom have already been moved about during the first round of primary school closures is extremely damaging. The young are so vulnerable at their age that this kind of activity will destroy their confidence. Further to the damage this will do to the children themselves, the knock on effect of soaring travel costs and loss of business to the economy local to the closed schools will be detrimental. What happens to ‘little Johnny’ who does not live near a bus, who can’t get to Brecon because his parents can’t afford to drive him or don’t have car? The cost of the extra travel, new bus services, contracted in from the private sector will be astronomical. Bus companies will have Powys over a barrel, this will not be a cheap fix. Due to the extra cost of living that this ludicrous activity will bring, people will not be able to afford to live here any more. Further more, what will happen to the beloved Gwernyfed? Will it be sold off as a property development, as unaffordable housing for local people? Will more people move into the area? NO, because there will be no school to service their needs. Creating super schools is just about the worst idea I have ever heard. I know, lets create a massive expensive version of an out dated format for learning. Save our small schools and preserve learning for future generations.” Aubrey Fry “As a mother of two children, I would never send my children so far to school with the current proposals. I would look to alternatives including home education, as I could not afford the time or money to take my children to either Lady Hawkins or Fairfield, both of which are considerably closer than Brecon. I would rather live on a reduced income than allow my children to have such lengthy days and still have homework to complete when they get home. It would equate to longer hours studying and out of the home than most full time adult workers. Not good for children, building community, family life, mental health etc.” Anon “The announcement to date is limited in scope and detail but on the face of it, what has been announced has been done with no engagement or discussion and leaves a lot to be desired in many aspects, and clearly open to challenge in others. It appears clearly to be a cost cutting exercise rather than for real education and opportunity reasons and should be badged as such rather than hiding behind the idea that it is for educational improvement and standards.

Gwernyfed is a small but successful school providing a safe and stable environment from eleven to eighteen with a strong history of success in numerous fields, not least academic. And we should remember that a school should not just be considered on academic attainment. A school should be an environment where young people can become well rounded adults as part of their locality and community. The school also provides a base for community facilities that may be even less viable with this decision, an issue which is not even addressed in the initial statement. The future for the young people of this area is one issue, and the long term future of the facilities and site is another. The Mid Wales Hospital in Talgarth is a local example of what happens when the sector gets asset disposal terribly wrong. Less haste and more thought is needed, and in partnership, not as a done deal from County Hall.’’ Ceri Davies “I am a parent of a pupil at Gwernyfed High School and have just received the letter home from the school yesterday! In the words of my 11 year old: ‘If they have £50,000,000 to spend why can’t they invest in the schools already there’ I think she has a point.’’ Michelle Clark “Where is the sense in closing a school which is recognised as being one of the top three in Powys, is financially sound and achieving better GCSE/A Levels than ever before? There isn’t any. Everybody in the Gwernyfed catchment area needs to fight against this absurd proposal.” Felicity Jones “Gwernyfed is the heart of our community providing sports facilities, employment and an excellent education. The crisis in GP recruitment affects rural areas the most. While ‘great local Primary Schools’ may attract young GPs with families, Secondary Schools 20 miles away will not.” Julie Grigg “Gwernyfed is one of the few schools with their budget in the black. Also, if the pupils already are having problems with school transport, ie. have to pay for it, despite living within the catchment area, how will this affect the proposed Super School? I doubt the time frame of a new school 2018 will cut it. Meanwhile, our children’s education will go down the pan.” Pip Turner Our Children have already suffered the closure of their primary schools now they face the closure of their secondary school. The Council is playing with the education, welfare and well-being of those it is supposed to be looking after. This proposal should never even be considered.” Sarah Anne Scaife “Don’t for one second be fooled into thinking that this is part of some radical PCC master plan to improve education standards in Powys. It’s just another cost cutting measure that will now affect the next generation. I went to Sixth Form at Gwernyfed and fully intend for my daughter to go to school there in years to come. Our community has lost so much of its identity to the Council’s cost cutting measures already. If we don’t act on this ill thought out plan

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now then we are failing the next generation of children who could be taught at Gwernyfed. In recent years, it has been a high academic achiever versus rival schools. You would think that PCC would be proud of its success and use it as a model for other schools to follow, rather than deeming it surplus to requirements and only fit for closure.” Andrew Harris “I am disgusted that Powys County Council feel that they can close a rural thriving school that has high standards and has recently been put in Band yellow. Gwernyfed has worked exceptionally hard and has excellent exam results. Ask yourself why do a substantial amount of parents from the Brecon area send their children to Gwernyfed? The reason for this is because the pupils feel safe! Listen to the young learners, it’s their future!” Sarah Davies “Gwernyfed School is in my opinion a school of excellence. If anything this school should get more funding and restoration to its former glory. With current technology and a much greater understanding of the world and environment around us, Gwernyfed School could be a leader of excellence.” Martin James “As a parent I have a very direct interest in the future of Gwernyfed High School. I myself attended the school, as did my mother. The current push towards centralising important facilities only serves to isolate the smaller communities and to drive the young people away.” Annabelle Lloyd-Penny

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The Musicians Danila Musikhin (Clarinet): Danila began studying music at the age of 4. In 2005, he began studying at the prestigious Moscow State Conservatoire. He has performed as a soloist in many European countries and has appeared on Russian radio and television as well as Italy’s RAI3. Since 2011, Danila has divided his time between Russia and Italy, studying for the last two years at the Milan Conservatoire. Alessandro Fortuna (Piano): Born in Milan in 1956 he studied at the Milan Conservatoire. As nephew of Tito Gobbi, the famous Italian baritone, he perfected the art of accompaniment in operatic and vocal repertoire, making his debut as solo performer in 1976. He has performed in major musical institutions in Italy, France, Germany, Austria, Belgium, Spain, Turkey and Mexico and is currently Professor of Piano at the Milan Conservatoire. They also will perform a different programme in College Hall, Hereford Cathedral on 8th April.

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Glasbury Arts As spring arrives we are delighted to announce that the Arts Council Wales have awarded us a grant for the fifth year running to part fund our annual Harp Summer School from Wednesday 26th – Saturday 29th August 2015 at Gwernyfed High School and Theatr Brycheioniog. If you play the harp or know someone of any age who does, take a look at the details and arrangements for booking a place on our website: www.glasburyarts.co.uk The brochure for the rest of our programme will be available at the end of May but will be available on our website from early April including an outdoor “Harp in the Park” recital on the afternoon of Sunday 28th June in the grounds of Gwernyfed High School (indoors if weather unsuitable). Glasbury Arts, which is a registered charity, has grown from a single exhibition 12 years ago to providing a substantial programme of visual and performing arts including a wide range of workshops. The trustees have now started to implement a three year development plan which, if we succeed, will see an expansion of our activities. With this in mind we wish to strengthen our trustee board and would be pleased to hear from people who would feel able to work within and be committed to our existing ethos and be willing to participate fully in our activities. Whilst we do not want to be too rigid, we are keen to recruit people with a performing arts experience, or in accountancy or charity law and from backgrounds that would enable us to broaden the diversity of the existing Board. If this opportunity might be of interest to you, a full information pack can be downloaded from our website: glasburyarts.co.uk. Alternatively if you would like an informal discussion please contact our enquiry line 07583 544110 before the end of May.

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Please ring for further details if interested. Gloria 01497 847726 or Geraldine on 01497 847697. Gwernyfed High School

Glasbury Get Together Club I’m sure we are all enjoying the arrival of Spring. To help us along with our gardening for the coming season we have an experienced gardener to be our speaker for our next meeting. We welcome Gareth Davis to our meeting on Wednesday 22nd of April, 2.30 - 4.30pm. We will have our raffle and tea and biscuits later. Before the Beetle drive started on the afternoon of the 25th February, club members Beryl and Stan Timewell entertained us with a couple of songs which they mimed to karaoke style, with props, which was very amusing. Although not many members attended the February club meeting, the Beetle Drive proceeded with the usual chaos and fun. First and second prizes were won for highest scores. First prize went to Maureen Newell and second prize to Sally, a visitor and possible future member. Booking now for our first trip of the season to Castel Coch and Cardiff Castle on Tuesday April 14th.

Gwernyfed High School held their Annual Eisteddfod on Friday 13th February 2015. The Eisteddfod is a Welsh Festival of Literature, Music and Performance. The pupils all belong to one of the School Houses, Mynydd and Dyffryn, and they competed against each other throughout the day. Additionally there were competitions in many other departments such as Art and Science. With a jam packed programme our judges, Paul Sweeting, Revd Ian Charlesworth and Revd David Thomas were certainly not disappointed. The morning programme saw Years 7 – 9 compete with musicians, recitations in English and Welsh; small sketches and plenty of singing. In the afternoon there was a ‘Sospan Fach’ sing off before the much anticipated Chairing Ceremony took place. Our congratulations go to Cameron Lewis, Year 9 who won the Junior Chair, and to Felicity Jones,Year 13 who won the Senior Chair.The

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Best Contribution Shield was won by Megan Morris. The overall winning house was Mynydd. This was a splendid way to end the half term with the school altogether cheering, laughing and celebrating success. Hay Castle Over fifty artists have come together to create a one-of-a-kind exhibition which will be open from Saturday 4th to Saturday 11th April at Hay Castle, 10am – 4pm. The exhibition is an exceptional mix of regional artists on both sides of the border, as well as some from even further afield who love Hay and support the vision of Hay Castle Trust. All funds raised from the sale of the artworks will help rescue and conserve this nationally significant piece of heritage. The ingenious Quentin Blake has included a typically quirky illustration (shown here). Also up for auction are original works by Harry Potter illustrator Cliff

Wright, Heap House illustrator Edward Carey, and cartoonists Rosie Brooks and Tony Husband; etchings by Norman Ackroyd and Frances St Clair Miller; and delightful watercolours by Sophie Windham and Robert Macdonald. Other works include oil paintings of the Castle by Gaynor Funnell; vibrant pastels of the Black Mountains by Shan Egerton; striking linocuts by Ann Lewis, Carry Akroyd, and Hannah Firman; photorealistic Welsh landscapes by Daniel Crawshaw; a colourful still life by Jean Miller; sculptures, works of glass, lights and photography; and a timeless portrait of the King of Hay, Richard Booth, by Eugene Fisk. We’re grateful to all the artists who are taking part in the Auction, and to the Hay-on-Wye art community and many wonderful people who have worked hard to bring this event together. All are welcome to browse, enjoy and even place ‘silent bids’, at the castle or online at www.haycastleart.org Hay Cheese Market The restored Hay Cheese Market reopened to the public one year ago! This Easter to mark the occasion we will be exhibiting photographs of the restoration

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process. The photos include some beautiful wall paintings created between 1890 to 1909 when the Hay Lodge of Freemasons were tenants, which were discovered by Jenkinsons’ builders during restoration work, along with later pictures made during the tenancy of Hay Camera Club. A fun new activity for children and families will also be launched: The Eliza Trail tells the story of a Victorian girl exploring the town and the Bailey River Path to discover lots of interesting things about the history of Hay. The route is way marked by Moss, her little white dog and accompanied by a colourful leaflet and map. Come to the Cheese Market over Easter weekend to collect a route map. Returning trailblazers will receive a bag of mini Easter eggs! www.haycheesemarket.org. Hay Dial-a-Ride Now that the colder days are behind us, Hay Diala-Ride is looking ahead to its Spring Trips. Days out are the highlights of our year and 2015 will see members visiting new places such as Stockton Bury Gardens and Hampton Court. Our next trips are to Berrington Hall at the end of

April and then to Hergest Croft Gardens in May. These trips are open only to our members and places go quickly, so give us a call if you’d like to go. Our loyal team of drivers and passenger assistants are very important to us and we’re delighted to welcome some new volunteers to our team! Chris Bruce, Goronwy Davies, Caroline Hafner and Mary Rutherford are new to Dial A Ride and Charlotte Sellar is making the jump from Community Cars to the small bus. In January we celebrated Brian Bentley’s 20 years of service and he’s pictured here with Jeffery Babb, Chairman receiving his long service award. Sadly we said goodbye to Mary Morgan who was a very popular driver with all our members. A lot of work goes on behind the scenes and we’ve been working hard on training in the early part of the year. Drivers are currently undergoing training and Dial-aRide also has 7 newly

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qualified First Aiders. We work hard to make sure our members are in safe hands. Don’t forget that we don’t just offer hospital trips, we also provide transport for the all-important social needs like going to friends or to a social club or just out for lunch. If you live in a 9 mile radius of Hay, and have a transport need, you’re eligible to join. Our 20th Anniversary raffle raised £695 and as always the Fundraising Team are hard at work behind the scenes to plan this year’s events. Having set up the Friends of Dial-a-Ride group last Autumn, there are even more hands on deck to help us out! If you are interested in helping run an event or bake us a cake, do get in touch. Our next cake stall will be on Saturday 23rd May in the Co op. Contact us on 01497 821616 with any enquiries. Transition Hay We have started work at the organic garden again on Wednesday mornings in the geodome and, by the time you read this, probably Saturday mornings too. Our new project last year was to build the pond; and we put in raised beds and a stone

pathway to provide access and enable people in wheelchairs to also enjoy this beautiful spot. The broad beans are beginning to grow outside, as is the garlic. The shallots are in and there will be an onion planting day soon. Permaculture Introductory weekend 16th-17th May. Practical Permaculture Volunteer week 16th-20th June and July (date tbc) Forest Gardening weekend 4th-5th July for details see himalayanpermaculture.com We are very happy to welcome anyone who would like to come and look around, or even to work for an hour or two. There are also two or three personal plots to lease so if you are interested send us an e-mail at hayfieldgarden@gmail.com or just drop in and see us. Happy gardening! U3A HAY Our next U3A meeting will be at 10.30am on Tuesday 21st April at The Swan at Hay, Church Street. The afternoon session will begin at 1.30pm. Our Annual General Meeting will be at 12.00noon. At the morning session Bill Jones, professor of Modern Welsh History, Cardiff University will be giving an illustrated talk celebrating the 150th

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anniversary of the first Welsh migration to Patagonia titled Y Wladfa: The Welsh In Patagonia 1865 -2015. In the afternoon we will be showing a DVD of the award winning film Patagonia (2010) by Welsh director Marc Evans. The entrance fee is £3 for members and £5 for non-members and pre booked light lunches are available from the Swan from 12.15am. For further information see our web site www.u3ahay.org.uk or telephone Rodney Mace 01497 820679. info@blackbird-gb.co.uk

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Sudoku’s: Easy, Medium and Hard Sudoku is easy to play and the rules are simple. Fill in the blanks so that each Medium row, each column, and each of the nine 3x3 grids contain one instance of each of the numbers 1 through 9.

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Dolls House Fun

PARRY RICHARDS Carpenter and Joiner

Dolls, Dolls Houses & Furniture Art Materials, Art & Craft Lessons New books & clocks for sale Open 11am until 5pm Tuesday to Saturday

All aspects of 1st and 2nd fix carpentry:

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Guy Notman Upholstery Reupholstery

Sofas & chairs made to order Hardwood frames and fully spring seats No foam used in construction Feather, fibre or feather flex cushions 2 seater sofas from £650 + fabric • Also headboards, ottomans and footstools made to measure • Selection of fabrics • Curtain making service available

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Wyeside Tree & Garden Care & Property Maintenance All aspects of garden maintenance work undertaken from lawns to patios, fencing, sheds and landscaping. All types of building and property maintenance and renovation undertaken. Fully Insured and references available.

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Roast Ox Inn

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Food served 12.00 till 2.30, 6.00pm till 9.00pm with the exception of Sundays when our hours will be 12.30 till 3.00pm and 6.00pm till 8.00pm

Now taking bookings for Easter Sunday.

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small farms

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SPECIALIZING IN • RENOVATIONS INCLUDING BATHROOMS AND KITCHENS • EXTENSIONS • ROOFING

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Our beef is from our farm, Lower Porthamel and is Organic Ruby red Devon, hung for at least 21 days. Dan from Erwood keeps us supplied with mouth watering Welsh free range Pork.

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We have our turkeys and chickens off Springfield and Packington, which are organic or free range. We also stock a small deli, with organic eggs, milk, butter, cheese and of course Trealy Farm charcuterie. Whatever your requirements

we are sure we can provide it, so call in the shop to see us or telephone Tom, Stephen or Joyce 8 Broad Street, Hay-on-Wye, HR3 5DB

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Scott Wroe Hearing is an independent, family run hearing aid practice that has provided private hearing aid services throughout Hay on Wye and the surrounding areas for over 20 years. Hearing assessment appointments can be carried out in the comfort of your own home or we have weekly clinics available at the Nuffield Hospital Hereford.

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Oak Tree Funeral Services of Kington

We provide a very personal, professional and caring service in all areas and can be contacted at any time during the day or night.

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2015

Our well established CAR BOOT SALES have a: • NEW location, • NEW time slot • Indoor option for our British weather!

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What’s on: during the week MONDAY Clyro Primary School Parent and Toddler Group: 9 - 10.30am. For play, fun activities, songs and stories. 0 – 5 years. Just turn up and join in! £1 per session. Contact 01497 820860. Beginners Freestyle Fitness Yoga: 9.15 - 10am at the Gym & Tonic Health Club.Contemporary and sociable the’ East has been taken out’, leaving us to simply explore the poses. £6. 01497 822995. Life Drawing: 10am - 4pm at Clyro Village Hall. Beginners welcome. Contact 01497 831550. MODELS WANTED.

with dementia. Transport can be arranged. Contact Trish Richardson 01497 821381.

women. £6. Contact 01497 822995. Spinning: 6pm and 7pm. Gwernyfed Sports Centre. Contact Jo Lord 07831 609889.

Hay Bridge Club: 2pm. The Swan Hotel, Hay. Friendly Bridge - all standards welcome. Contact Jenny Martin 01497 831287. Friendship Club: (third Monday of the month) 2.30 - 4pm at Llanigon Village Hall. Tea, cakes and chat. Contact Ann Pritchard 01497 847221.

Story Time at Hay Library: 11.30am - 12pm. Come join in the fun. Contact 01497 820847.

After School Boxing Circuits: 4.15 – 5pm. Gym & Tonic Health Club, Hay. Non-contact. Years 7 - 11. 5 week courses, £30 per head. Book now to avoid disappointment as places are strictly limited. Contact 01497 822995.

HayDay Café: (first Monday of the month). 2 – 4pm. Cusop Village Hall. A new cafe for people living

Boxing Circuits suitable for everyone: 6 - 6.45pm at the Gym & Tonic Health Club. For men and

Make to Measure: 6 - 8pm. (Term time only). Glasbury Village Hall. Dressmaking and sewing class. Contact Mel 07972 502087. Whist Drive: 6.30pm for 7.30pm start. Talgarth Church Hall. Craft Class: 7 - 9pm. Dolls House Fun, Hay. Contact Mrs Abel 01497 821913. Alive & Kickin’ Community Choir: The Old Museum, Glamorgan St, Brecon. £5 per session for Coleg Powys Staff & Students. Everyone from age 12 upwards is very welcome. Please don’t worry about needing any past singing experience. It’s open to everyone! Contact Tanya Walker 07723 016837.

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What’s on: during the week Llanigon YFC Meeting: 7 - 9.30pm at Llanigon Village Hall. Contact Philip Price 01497 847342. Short Mat Bowls: 7.30 - 9.30pm at Clyro Village Hall. All ages and levels of expertise welcome! Contact Liz Griffiths 01497 820570. Bell Ringing Practice: 7.30pm at St.Peter’s Church, Glasbury. New ringers are always most welcome. TUESDAY Llyswen Parent & Toddler Group: 9.10 - 11am.Term time only. Llyswen Village Hall. Everyone welcome, lots of fun and good company. Children from 0 - School age. Beginners Boxing Circuits: 9.15 10am at the Gym and Tonic Health club. Suitable for everyone. £6 call G&T’s on 01497 822995. Yoga Active and Stretching: 9.15 – 11am at Cusop Village Hall. Come and join in our friendly group, Beginners and all levels welcome. £5 per session. Contact Emma Phillpotts on 01497 831704 or email emmaphillpotts@gmail.com. Painscastle and Rhosgoch Parent and Tots: 9.30 – 11.30am. Painscastle Village Hall. A craft activity every week, a baking and soft play session once a month. £1 per child, snack for the child and tea/coffee for parent. A new friendly group and everyone is welcome. Muddy Puddles Playgroup: 9.30 – 11.30am (Term time only). Escleyside Hall (behind Michaelchurch Escley Primary School). Join the weekly themed activities, spacious indoor play and outdoor adventures in our beautiful surroundings (bring wellies). £1.50 per family. Contact Kirsty 01981 240225. Make to Measure: 9.30 – 11.30am. (Term time only). Clyro Village Hall. Dressmaking and sewing class. Contact Mel 07972 502087.

Craft Class run by South Powys Parkinson’s branch: 10am - 1pm at Talgarth Church Hall. Make your own greetings cards with a tutor. Knit, sew, tapestry, rag rug making etc. Art Class (any medium): 10.30am - 12.30pm at the Dolls House Fun, Hay. Contact Mrs Abel 01497 821913. Shakespeare Play Readings: (Alternate Tuesdays) 2 - 5pm. Glasbury Village Hall. With the Willow Globe Theatre Company. Contact 01597 811487. Slimming World: 5pm and 7pm. County Primary School, Oxford Street, Hay. Contact Helen 01497 822881 or 07939 114452. Boughrood Cycle Club: 6pm. Regular evening road rides,depending on weather. Pub & café breaks. All welcome. Meet at bus stop nr. Boughrood Village Shop. Contact Sarah 01874 754031. Bowling: Arrive at 6pm to commence play at 6.30pm at Brecon Road, Hay. All welcome. Athletic Pilates: 6 - 6.45pm at Gym & Tonic Health Club. Suitable for the more experienced or advanced fitness levels. £6. Contact G&T’s on 01497 822995.. Ladies Running Club: 6.15pm. The Main Car Park, Hay. Contact Jo Lord 07831 609889. Whist Drive: 6.30 for 7.30pm start. Talgarth Church Hall. Talgarth Bowling Club (Practice Night): 6.30pm, Talgarth. New bowlers welcome. Contact 01874 711458. Glasbury Paddlers: Canoe club meets at 6.30pm at Glasbury. Formore information call in at PSM Outdoors in Hay and ask for Peter. Hay Film Makers: 6.30 to 8pm.The Globe, Hay. Free entry. Come and

learn how to make films. Open to all. Contact Janine 07733 055430. Circuits Blast’ with Cat: 6.45 7.30pm at Gym & Tonic Health Club. Traditional circuits with exercises you’ll know and love. Results proven. £6. Contact G&T’s on: 01497 822995. Death Café: (Second Tuesday of the month). 7pm. The Globe, Hay. Tea and cake and talk of death. Free entry. Contact mlord10@ btinternet.com. Gwernyfed Hockey Club Training: 7 – 8pm Brecon Leisure Centre’s Astro. All abilities welcome. Contact Nicola Drew 07812691345. Talgarth YFC Meeting: 7 - 8.30pm at Gwernyfed Rugby Club,Talgarth. Contact Heather Summerfield 01874 711093. Gwent & Powys Army Cadet Force: 7 – 9pm. The Cadet Centre, Gypsy Castle, Hay. Contact CSM Dave Johnson 07411 248344. Heart Healing Meditation Group: (First Tuesday of the month): 7.15pm. Health Matters in Hay, Broad Street, Hay. Contact 01497 851764 or 07749 391714. Hay Camera Club: 7.30pm at Llanigon Village Hall. Contact Christine Starnes 01981550589 or 07932716035 or Colin Laurence 01981 550069. Hay Neighbourhood Policing Team public PACT Meeting: (last Tuesday of the month) 7.30 8.30pm at the Hay Town Council Offices, all are welcome. Contact on 08453302000. WEDNESDAY Bee Busy Playgroup: 9 – 11am. Clifford Community Centre. Creative play, making and baking for 0-4 years. £2 per child, includes snacks and coffee. Contact 07989 980601.

What’s on: during the week Kettlebell Mania: 9.15 - 10am at the Gym & Tonic Health Club. Perfect for after the school drop off! £6. Contact G&T’s on 01497 822995.

Rhosgoch Golf Club. Nothing formal, just lots of happy chatter over a good lunch. Why not come along and join us? Contact Wendy King 01497 851229.

Back to Basics – Group Personal Training: Core & Stretching: 9.30am.The Old Electric Shop, Hay. Contact Jo Lord 07831 609889.

The Scribblers: 4.15 - 5.30pm at The Drill Hall, 25 Lion Street, Hay. Contact Sophie 01497 822620.

Stay and Play – Parent led playgroup: (Term-time only) 9.30 – 11.30am. The Cabin @ Bronllys Primary School. Bumps, babies & toddlers – all welcome. £1 per session, refreshment included. Contact 01874 711444. Tai Chi Movements for Wellbeing: 10 – 11am. Yoga Studio, Booth’s Bookshop, Hay. Contact Jo Song 01981 250470. Coffee morning:10.30am - 12 at Royston Hall, Bronllys. Coffee or tea and cake £1. Proceeds to the hall. Everyone welcome. Art Class (Any Medium): 11am – 1pm. Dolls House Fun, Hay. Contact Mrs Abel 01497 821913. Hay Luncheon Club: 12pm2.30pm (third Wednesday of the month) at The Masonic Hall, Hay. We have a delicious roast dinner and a speaker or activity afterwards, a very pleasant, sociable time together after our meal and raffle. Contact Trish Kiddle 01497 821276. “Looking Good in the Walled Garden” – A Walk around the Walled Garden: 2pm and 3pm. The Walled Garden, Treberfydd. A walk to see and discuss what is looking good and what we are doing next, followed by tea and cake. No need to book. Contact 01874 730169. Wednesday Lunch Club: (third Wednesday of the month)

Velo Hay Cycle Club: 6pm.Drover Cycles, Forest Road, Hay. All welcome. Contact 01497 822419 or visit Drover Cycles Facebook page for details of rides. Freestyle Fitness Yoga: 6 - 6.45pm at the Gym & Tonic Health Club Contemporary and sociable - the’ East has been taken out’, leaving us tosimply explore the poses. £6. 01497 822995. Tennis Club: 6.30pm onwards at the Tennis Courts Hay. Contact Alun Smith 07967914123. Pop up Poetry: 7pm (Last Wednesday of the month). Tomatitos, Hay. Live Music @ Baskerville HallOpen Mic Acoustic Night: doors open 7pm. Music 8.30pm. Food available 7 – 9.30pm. Baskerville Hall Hotel, Clyro Court. Free admission, all welcome. Contact 01497 820033. Llanigon WI: (first Wednesday of the month) meet 7pm at Llanigon Village Hall. New members are always welcome come and join us. Contact 01497 822523. Gwent & Powys Army Cadet Force: 7 - 9pm at Old School Bldg, Church Lane, Talgarth. Ages 12 (Yr8 High School) -18yrs looking for a new exciting, fun and challenging activity. Contact: 01873 813756. Website:www.armycadets.com. The Brecon Singers - Rehearsals: 7.30 – 9.30 (term time only).

Neuadd Goffa, Christ College Brecon. Our new term begins on 15th April, when we shall begin preparing for our summer concert in July. Contact 01874 658332 or visit www.breconsingers.com. Hay on WI: (2nd Wednesday of the month). 7.30pm. Cusop Village Hall. New members welcome. Contact 01497 822523. Black Mountains Lions Club: (first & third Wednesday of the month) meets 7.45/8pm. Contact David James 01497 820227. Three Cocks WI: (second Wednesday of the month) meets 7pm in St. Peter’s Church Hall, Glasbury. Contact Anne Collins 01497 847370. THURSDAY Jolly Tots Stay and Play: 9 - 11am. Hay Primary School. £2 a session £1 for additional children. Come along for creative activities, play and fun! Everyone welcome.Term time only. Contact Katy 07896 361453. Free Weights Blitz: 9.15 - 10am at Gym and Tonic Health Club. All welcome - this is a great session. MELTS body fat! £6. Contact 01497 822995. Talgarth Baby and Toddler Group: 9.15 – 11am (Term time only). Talgarth Primary School (Main Hall). 50p donation for refreshments. Contact Wendy 07989 946241. Brecon and District Credit Union Collection Point: Open10am 12noon at Youth and Community Centre, Oxford Rd, Hay. Clyro Primary School Parent and Toddler Group: 2 - 3.30pm. For play, fun activities, songs and stories. 0 – 5years. Just turn up and join in! £1per session. Contact 01497 820860.

What’s on: during the week Bell Bank Club for the blind and partially sighted: 2 - 4pm. The Parish Hall, Lion St., Hay. Anyone who is blind or has restricted sight is very welcome to join us for chat, speakers, outings, etc. Contact Eileen Bufton 01497 820897. 1st Eardisley Rainbows (girls aged 5-7): 4.30 - 5.30pm.Term time only. Contact eardisleyrainbows@hotmail.co.uk. Gwernyfed Ladies RFC Training: 6pm (U15’s girls) 6.30pm (U 18’s) 6.45pm (Ladies).Gwernyfed Rugby Club, Talgarth. Contact Delyth Thomas 07891 371458. Weight & See 7 week courses at Gym & Tonic: 6 - 7.15: Call for details of how and when, we start on our groundbreaking, lifestyle courses. 01497 822995. Bowling: Arrive any time between 6 and 8.30pm at Brecon Road Hay. All welcome. Stitch ‘n’ Bitch: (first Thursday of the month) 6 - 8pm at The Swan Hotel, Hay. Table Tennis: 6.30 - 8.30pm at Glasbury Village Hall. Over 18s only. Please ring to check availability. Contact Malcolm Bradley 01497 831633. Ladies Netball: 7 - 8.30pm at Gwernyfed Sports Hall. Just turn up on the night for a fun, relaxed game of netball. £2 on the night. New ladies very welcome. For more details, contact Lisa Marie 01544 327716. Hay Choir: 8pm. The Parish Hall, Lion Street, Hay. Singing for everyone! Visit www.haychoir.co.uk. Art Class (any medium): 7 - 9pm at Dolls House Fun, Hay. Contact Mrs Abel 01497 821913. Qi Gong: 7 - 8.30pm at Cusop Village Hall. Small friendly group practising Qi Gong. Contact Sandy Sandaver 01497 821625. Talgarth WI: (first Thursday of the

month) 7pm. Talgarth Library. Hay-on-Wye Amnesty Group: (fourth Thursday of the month) 7-8pm,The Globe at Hay. Contact Sean O ’Donoghue 01497 821153. Talgarth and District Historical Society: (last Thursday of the month) 7.30pm at Gwernyfed Rugby Club. See local posters. Talgarth WI: (first Thursday of the month)7.30pm. Talgarth Library. New members always welcome! Contact Jan 01874 711665. Hay Theatre Club (adults): 7.30 – 9.30pm.The Globe in Hay. Action packed practical professionally led theatre workshops. A real social club with a theme. Sessions £6. Contact Janine Sharp (alias Linda Luvvie) 07733055430. Shortmat Bowls: 7.30 - 9.30pm at Llanigon VIllage Hall. Contact Rob Williams 01497 820692. Three Cocks Vintage Society: (second Thursday of the month) 8pm. The Harp Inn, Glasbury. Contact Margaret James 01874 711110. Hay Community Choir: 8 9.30pm. Term time only. Hay Parish Hall. Open to everyone who enjoys singing and wants to have fun! Cost: £4. Contact 01497 822952. Charity Quiz Night: 8.30pm at The Harp Inn, Glasbury. Contact 01497 847373. FRIDAY Beginner Pilates: 9.15 - 10am at the Gym & Tonic Health Club. Get stronger, longer, posturally correct with an expert in this field. Suitable for everyone. £6. Contact 01497 822995. Ladies Running Club: 9.30am. The Main Car Park, Hay. Contact Jo Lord 07831 609889. Relaxing Yoga & Meditation with Georgie: 10 – 11.30am. Booths Bookshop Yoga Studio, Brook St, Hay. Wind down for the weekend

with a gentle, healing yet energising Kundalini Yoga class. All welcome! Suitable also for pregnancy (Georgie is also a doula), old souls & some disabilities. Contact 07807 550653. Dorstone Dormice Baby & Toddler Group: 10am – 12 noon (Term time only). Dorstone Villlage Hall. £1 per child which includes snacks and tea/coffee. Please come along and say hello! “Committee Meeting” for Gym & Tonic: (Last Friday of the month) 10.30am. Gym & Tonic, Hay. Come and join us to help have a say in our vibrant future. Refreshments provided. All welcome. Contact 01497 822995. Brecon & District Credit Union Collection Point: 11am – 1pm. Talgarth Library. Support your community bank with a savings account or a low interest loan. Contact Jan 01874 711665. Make to Measure: 12.45 – 2.45pm. (Term time only). Cusop Village Hall. Dressmaking and sewing class. Contact Mel 07972 502087. Hay Theatre CIC - Reminiscence Workshop: 1.30 – 3.30pm. The Globe at Hay. A reminiscence group for over 65s. Contact Janine Sharp 07733 055430. Cllr.William Powell’s Advice Surgery: (first Friday of the month) 5 - 7pm at Talgarth Information and Resource Centre. Contact 07703112113 or email:william.powell@wales.gov.uk. Spinning: 6pm. Gwernyfed Sports Centre. Contact Jo Lord 07831 609889. RAVE LBT: 6 - 6.45 p.m Body conditioning in the dark! Fast, furious, zero choreography, huge fun! Bring you glow sticks (or get them from us!) Gym and Tonic Health Club 01497 822995 - booking essential! Paleo Meet-up (First Friday of the month): 7pm. Cusop Village Hall,

What’s on: during the week / month Hay. Join us for an informal gettogether for anyone interested in the Paleo/Primal lifestyle. Everybody welcome. Contact 01874 624696. Black Lion Jazz: 8.30pm.The Old Black Lion, Lion Street, Hay. A Special guest jazz musician will join our regular performers on the last Friday of the month. Entry is free and all welcome. Contact 01497 820841. SATURDAY Table Sale: 8am – 1pm (First Saturday in the month). Talgarth Church Hall. Hay Junior Youth Theatre Club: 10.30am – 12.30pm.The Globe at Hay. Fantastic fun. Professional performance skill training for kids aged 7 – 11 years. £6. Contact 07733 055430. Hay Senior Youth Theatre: 1 – 3pm. The Globe at Hay. Fun and laughs. Professional performance skill training for kids aged 12 – 16 years. £6. Contact 07733 055430. SUNDAY Talgarth Country Market: (first Sunday of the month) from 10am 1pm in theTown Hall. Tennis Club: 11am - 1pm at the Tennis Courts, Hay. Contact Alun Smith 07967914123. Services at Penyrheol Baptist Church: (fourth Sunday of the month) 3pm. Contact 01874711061. ‘Sound of the Baskervilles’–Open Mic Session: 4pm. Baskerville Arms Hotel, Clyro. Contact 01497 820670. DURING THE MONTH Now until Sunday 10th May The Hay Makers Gallery Easter Exhibition: The Hay Makers, St John’s Place, Hay, HR3 5BN. Contact 01497 820556. See advert on page 10. Thursday 2nd April Debate - What About Our Economy? : 7 - 8.30pm. The Globe

@ Hay.The Globe at Hay is hosting a series of debates where you can grill the candidates running for Brecon and Radnorshire on their intentions for your hometown. Attendees are encouraged to put forward their own questions about national or local economy. Donation entry. Contact 01497 821762. See advert on page 13. Flicks in the Sticks presents – “Before I Go to Sleep”: (Cert 15) 7.30pm. Brilley Village Hall. Nicole Kidman and Colin Firth are superb in this compelling, enjoyable twisty thriller. Cabaret seating. Bring your own refreshments. Tickets £4. Contact 01544 327227. Friday 3rd April Get Quizzical: 8 – 10pm. The Globe @ Hay. Our famous monthly pub quiz. Contact 01497 821762. See advert on page 13. Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th April Easter Egg Hunt: 10am - 4pm. Richard Booth’s Bookshop, Hay. The Easter Bunny is back! Hunt high and low to find all the eggs and win a chocolatey prize! Just drop in. £1 entry. Easter Family Fun Run: 11am – 2pm. Starting at Hay Cheese Market. Explore Hay by following the ElizaTrail. See advert and article on page 44. Friday 3rd – Monday 6th April Easter weekend: The Walled Garden, Treberfydd. Tea and cakes, garden planning, ideas and advice. Contact 01874 730169. Saturday 4th April Car Boot Sale: 1 – 4pm (Sellers from midday): Gwernyfed High School, Three Cocks.(All weather venue). Cars £6, vans £10. No booking required. Contact 01544 327716. See advert on page 60. Folk & Irish Music Session: 8.30pm.

The Harp Inn, Glasbury. Contact 01497 847373. See advert on page 48. Saturday 4th until Saturday 11th April Hay Castle Art Auction: 10am – 4pm. In support of Hay Castle Restoration Project. See advert and article on page 43. Sunday 5th April Talgarth Rural Market: 10am – 1pm. Talgarth Town Hall. Contact 01874 711980. See advert on page 53. Bethesda Evangelical Church Service: 10.30am – Hay CP School, 6pm Mission Hall Lion Street, Hay. Contact Rev. Gordon Bingham 01497 820685. Decky’s Charity Darts Competition: The Harp Inn, Glasbury. Contact 01497 847373. See advert on page 48. Sunday 5th and Monday 6th April Easter Family Fun Run: 2 - 5pm. Start Hay Cheese Market. Explore Hay by following the Eliza Trail. See advert and article on page 44. Monday 6th April Music Recital: 7.30pm. St. Mary’s Church, Hay. A recital by Danila Musikhin (clarinet) and Alessandro Fortuna (piano) of music by Schumann, Ries, Rachmaninov, Verdi, Sgambati and Milhaud. Tickets £10 available from ‘e Book Centre’, 6 Broad Street, Hay. Also available at the door. Contact 01497 822525. See advert and article on page 39. Wednesday 8th April Wild Wednesday Children’s Workshop – Farmyard Fun: The Old Railway Line Garden Centre, Three Cocks. Cupcake decorating and face painting. Meet our pet lamb, ducks and rabbits. Booking essential. £3 per child. All children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Contact 01497 847055. See advert inside front cover.

What’s on: during the month Thursday 9th April Globe on Screen - Titus Andronicus: 7pm. Richard Booth’s Bookshop Cinema, Hay. Contact 01497 820322. See advert on page 68. Debate - What About Our Education and Health? : 7.30 - 9pm. The Globe @ Hay. The second of the series of debates that the Globe at Hay is hosting where you can grill the candidates running for Brecon and Radnorshire on their intentions for your hometown. This event will address issues which are very close to Hay’s heart. With the threatened closure of Gwernyfed High School and Bronllys Hospital, our candidates will be challenged on their response. How will they face the upcoming cuts, and how will they support those whose voices are being silenced? Will they ensure that our public institutions are protected?’ Donation entry. Contact 01497 821762. See advert on page 13. Friday 10th April “Pub Quiz”: 7pm. Brilley Village Hall. Teams of 4 or come along and join a team. £2.50 per head. Bar open and snacks on sale. In aid of hall funds. Friday Live – Colorama: 8pm – 12midnight.The Globe @ Hay. Contact 01497 821762. See advert on page 13. Saturday 11th April Brecknock Farmers Market: 9.30am – 2pm. Brecon Market Hall. Contact 07805 375636. Visit www. brecknockfarmersremarket.co.uk. See advert on page 19. Table Sale: 1 – 4pm. Glasbury Village Hall. In aid of Glasbury (Radnor) Village Hall & Glasbury Play Area. Tables, tombola, raffle and refreshments. Tables, Charity & Local - £5, others - £6. Any donations of items to sell on Hall & Play Area Table, or prizes, cakes etc., gratefully received – collection available. Contact Pat Yeomans

01497 847640 (Table bookings), Paul Hartley 01497 847428 or Paul Greenow 01497 847119. Friends of Brecon & District Mind – Concert “Quiet Ranters and Skylark”: 7pm. The Tabernacle, Regent Street, Talgarth. The ‘Quiet Ranters’ are a four-piece capella group spanning traditions, styles, cultures and languages. A buffet supper will be served during the interval and wine, soft drinks, tea and coffee will be available. Also playing will be the saxophone and guitar trio ‘Skylark’. £6 (Friends £3), including finger buffet. Contact 01874 611529. Shenanigans – 90s Night: 8pm – 12midnight. The Globe @ Hay. Contact 01497 821762. See advert on page 13. Sunday 12th April Llangors Market: 10am – 1pm. Llangors Youth & Community Centre. Local produce and crafts.Refreshments available. Contact 01874 658257. Sunday 12th – Saturday 25th April Treberfydd House and Gardens Open. Contact 01874 730205. Tuesday 14th April Glasbury Get Together Club: Trip to Castel Coch and Cardiff Castle. Contact Gloria 01497 847726 or Geraldine 01497 847697. See article on page 42. Etsy - Beginner’s guide: 8pm. Tomatitos, Lion Street, Hay. Presented by Kate Selene. All welcome. Contact Lizzie Harper 01497 821578 or 07714 246447. Wednesday 15th April The Hay Runner – New Women’s Walk to Run (12 Week Course): 6.15pm. Gwernyfed Sports Centre. Learn to run the gentle way. Visit www.thehayrunner.co.uk. Contact Jo Lord 07831 609889. See advert

and article on page 28. Thursday 16th April NT Live – The Hard Problem: 7pm. Richard Booth’s Bookshop Cinema, Hay. Contact 01497 820322. See advert on page 68. Debate - What About Our Power?: 7.30 - 9pm. The Globe @ Hay. The third of the series of debates that the Globe at Hay is hosting where you can grill the candidates running for Brecon and Radnorshire on their intentions for your hometown. In this compelling and controversial debate, speakers will address the growing need for green energy, what is already being done in Hay and the local area, and what needs to be done in the future. Donation entry. Contact 01497 821762. See advert on page 13. Friday 17th April The Hay Runner – Walk to Walk (12 Week Course): 11.15am. The Main Car Park, Hay. Contact Jo Lord 07831 609889. See advert and article on page 28. Make to Measure: 12.45 – 2.45pm. (Term time only). Cusop Village Hall. Dressmaking and sewing class. 1st Friday afternoon class in dressmaking and sewing. Classes also run on Mondays 6pm-8pm and Tuesdays 9.30am-11.30am, (see listings in What’s On during the week for full details). Contact Mel 07972 502087 See advert on page 22. Medics4Timbuktu Quiz Night: 7.30pm. Cusop Village Hall. Contact Diana Meller 01497 820679. Friday Live – Lonesome Stampede: 8 – 11pm.The Globe @ Hay. Contact 01497 821762. See advert on page 13. Saturday 18th April Brecon & Radnor Bee Keeping Association Beginners’ Course – Spring 2015: 12noon. Llanddew Village Hall, LD3 9ST. Please note this is the first of six consecutive

What’s on: during the month / next month Saturday afternoons. Each session is followed by a practical beekeeping visit to our Teaching Apiary nearby. Cost: £50 + £11 for associate membership. Pre-booking essential. Contact David Coles 01497 820419 / 07768 847249. Car Boot Sale: 1 – 4pm (Sellers from midday): Gwernyfed High School, Three Cocks LD3 0SG. (All weather venue). Cars £6, vans £10. No booking required. Contact 01544 327716. See advert on page 60. Flix in the Stix (Talgarth) presents: ‘The Imitation Game’: 7.30 for 8pm. Talgarth Town Hall. Pre film pizzas available at The Bakers’ Table (01874 711125 to book). Entrance to film £4, pizza and film £10. Early booking essential. Contact Bryan Craven 01874 713166. See adverts on page 31 and 53. Shenanigans – Kraak & Smaak: 8pm – 12midnight. The Globe @ Hay. Contact 01497 821762. See advert on page 13. Open Acoustic Music Night: 8.30pm. The Harp Inn, Glasbury. Contact 01497 847373. See advert on page 48. Monday 20th April Brilley Monday Club: 7.30pm. Brilley Village Hall. A practical butchery demonstration by Richard Bufton of Kington. Contact the programme secretary 01497 831535. Tuesday 21st April U3A Hay – The Swan at Hay: 10.30am – Morning session: Bill Jones, Professor of Modern Welsh History, Cardiff University will be giving an illustrated talk celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the first Welsh migration to Patagonia titled Y Wladfa: The Welsh in Patagonia 1865 -2015. 1.30pm – Afternoon Session: A showing of a DVD of the award winning film Patagonia (2010) by Welsh director Marc Evans. Entrance fee is £3 for members

and £5 for non-members. New members always welcome. Contact Rodney Mace 01497 820679. See article on page 45. Wednesday 22nd April Michaelchurch Escley Primary School and Preschool Open Days: 10am – 2pm. Come along for a look around the School and Preschool to find out more about us. Contact 01981 510208 or email admin@ michaelchurch-escley.hereford.sch.uk. Glasbury Get Together Club: 2.30 – 4.30pm. Glasbury Village Hall. A talk by experienced gardener, Gareth Davis. Contact Gloria 01497 847726 or Geraldine 01497 847697. See article on page 42. Thursday 23rd April Prize Bingo: 7 for 7.15pm. Baskerville Hall Hotel, Clyro. Free local transport can be arranged by Dial-a-Ride. Bar open and bar snacks available. Fun night. Raising money for local charities. All welcome. Contact 01497 820033. Friday 24th April The Hay Runner – Walk to Walk (12 Week Course): 11.15am. The Main Car Park, Hay. Contact Jo Lord 07831 609889. See advert and article on page 28. Friday Live – Winter Villains: 8 – 11pm. The Globe @ Hay. Contact 01497 821762. See advert on page 13. Saturday 25th April Rhayader and District Male Voice Choir Concert: 7.30pm. Llyswen and Boughrood Community Hall. A wonderful evening of music by ‘The Best Male Voice Choir in Radnorshire’, with supporting guest artiste. In aid of Hall funds. Tickets £5 available from Boughrood Shop or from Hall Committee Members. Hay Chamber Music Festival: 7.30pm. Richard Booth’s Bookshop, Hay. Performed by the Fitzwilliam

Quartet with Moray Welsh on cello. Supper available beforehand for £12.50. Tickets £15/£12. Shenanigans – Puma Creek: 8pm – 12midnight. The Globe @ Hay. Contact 01497 821762. See advert on page 13. Sunday 26th April The Bredwardine and Brobury Classic and Veteran Car Show: Opposite The Red Lion, Bredwardine. Enjoy a great family auto-fest. Cars from yester-year, motor-cycles, autojumble, refreshments, ice cream, tombola, face painting. Free exhibit entries, entry forms from michaelmillermusic@hotmail.com. In aid of ‘Acorns’, the children’s hospice charity. Contact 01981 500520. Wednesday 29th April Hay Dial-a-Ride: Trip to Berrington Hall and afternoon tea. £6 plus admission and tea. Members only. New members welcome and booking essential. Contact 01497 821616. See article on pages 44 - 45. Thursday 30th April Talgarth-Pizzoferrato Twinning Event: 7 - 9pm. The Bakers’ Table, Talgarth. Tickets £5. Pizza nibbles & a glass of wine included. Early booking essential. Contact The Bakers’ Table 01874 711125. See advert on page 31. Friday 1st – Monday 4th May Talgarth Walking Festival: Visit www.talgarthwalkingfestival.org or contact 01874 711874. See advert and article on pages 30 and 31. Saturday 2nd May Car Boot Sale: 1 – 4pm (Sellers from midday): Gwernyfed High School, Three Cocks LD3 0SG. (All weather venue). Cars £6, vans £10. No booking required. Contact 01544 327716. See advert on page 60.

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SPARES OR REPAIR, CANON PIXMA IP 4300 PRINTER, with unused yellow, cyan(2), magenta, and black (2) cartridges. £12. Tel: 01497 820119. SPARES OR REPAIR, EPSOM STYLUS SX100 PRINTER/COPIER/SCANNER with unused magenta cartridge. £5. Tel: 01497 820119. POND PUMP AND FILTER, Hoselock Cyprio, Ecoclear 2200 (new in box). £75.Tel: 01874 624997. BERGHAUS LEATHER WALKING BOOTS (brown) size 7 (brand new). £35.Tel: 01874 624997. QUALITY PINE DRESSING TABLE, excellent condition, bargain. £150. Tel: 01874 624997. PETROL GENERATOR MODEL 3000 (Brand New). £150. Tel: 01874 624997. LARGE VICTORIAN STYLE WASH BASIN AND PEDESTAL (valandares) with taps, 24 inches x 20 inches, new condition. £50. Tel: 01874 624997. GIRLS PURPLE DUNLOP STEEL MOUNTAIN BIKE, 20” wheel, suitable for approx. Age 7-9 years. Good condition, £30. Tel: 01874 712228. KETTLE BLUE PEDAL GO CART suitable for children up to approx. age 7. Good condition, £30. Tel: 01874 712228. BUCCANEER ELAN15 2 BERTH CARAVAN (2008). Dealer prepared in April 2014. With awning & other extras. £8,500.00. Contact John on Tel: 07986 688 524. SET OF DUNLOP GOLF CLUBS & GOLF BAG. In very good condition. £40. Tel: 01497 847183. LAWNMOWER TORO 50CM. mulching/rear bagging motor mower. Nearly new. £150ono. Tel: 01497 821333. EXERCISE BIKE, leisurewise pro fitness,vgc. £25.Tel: 07733 061740. 8 X SHORT SLEEVED CHEF’S WHITES. Used but in good condition. Size 40/42”. Presstud fastening. £15 the lot. Tel: 01497 831765. 4-BERTH SPACIOUS FAMILY CARAVAN, in good condition. Everything ready to go on your first holiday. £2250ono. Tel: 01874 624350 evenings.

FLAT TO LET IN HAY-ON-WYE. A good size one bedroom unfurnished ground floor flat, with gas central heating and parking available to rent immediately. £400 per calender month. For more details contact Vicki on 07846796049. SPACE TO RENT Storage space in Golden Valley, 4 miles from Hay, huge clean warehouse. Competitive monthly rates, short or long term. Suitable for caravan storage, scaffolding, household effects etc. Ring to find out more – Emma 0777 567 1868.

USEFUL NUMBERS Dyfed-Powys Police ......................................................... 101 Hay Medical Centre ............................... 01497 822100 National Grid Gas (Gas Leaks) .......... 0800 111999 Powys Citizens’ Advice Bureau ...... 0845 601 8421 RSPCA ........................................................... 0300 1234 999 Samaritans National Helpline..............08457 909090 Scottish Power .......................................... 08452 722424 Talgarth Medical Centre ...................... 01874 713000 Welsh Water..................................................08000 520130 Western Power Distribution...............08000 520400

WANTED HOTPOINT TIVEN TUB WASHING MACHINE. Must be in excellent condition. Tel: 01874 624729.

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