local beacon issue 45 / may 2013

The community magazine forBrecon and surrounding villages May 2013 • Issue 45

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Hello everyone and welcome to the May issue.

There’s a fabulous competition prize this month. If you get your Word Search entries sent off to Local Beacon in time, �7th May, there’s a chance you could win two tickets to see a performance of your choice at Hay Festival (subject to availability). There is so much to see in Hay during the Festival. See the write up on page 9. In addition to what is happening at the Festival Site, there’s a lot going on in town at The Globe’s “How The Light Gets In”. Have a peek at page 23 for more info.

If it’s eating out you are interested in, there are some good eateries advertised here, but also, do have a look at my review on Pilgrims Tea Rooms which is in the beautiful grounds of Brecon Cathedral. If you’ve never been there, then you really should try it, and take a look around the lovely Cathedral afterwards. It’s beautiful! (Page �0)

Being an identical twin, I was delighted to see that the Brecknock Little Theatre is putting on a production of Willy Russell’s ‘Blood Brothers’ on Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th May. We saw this marvellous show in London with our daughters in 2002, so it’s about time we saw it again. Trouble is, him indoors can only make the Friday and I can only make the Saturday. I wonder who will win?

It’s the first ever Talgarth Walking Festival over the May Day Bank Holiday and there are lots of really interesting walks taking place. Take a look at all the information and book your tickets through the website. It’s all on page 7.

Oh yes, nearly forgot, the Local Landscapes Photographic Competition results will be announced in the June issue of Local Beacon, but if you would like to know the results before-hand, take a look at our Facebook page.

We all at Local Beacon hope you enjoy reading this issue.

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News from Kirsty Williams AMWe are very lucky to live in one of the most beautiful parts of the United Kingdom. I never take for granted the glorious countryside I represent.

Tourism is a key industry in Brecon and Radnorshire; it directly and indirectly employs many people and brings huge inward investment into the area. Our towns and villages rely on tourists and we should encourage them to visit our beautiful sights.

Sadly the tourism industry is not getting the support it needs from Powys County Council. As a result of the recent, Conservative supported, Shires Independent Group budget, the Tourism element of the budget was cut by £�32,000. Powys’ six, community-run, Tourist Information Centres were put on notice that their funding could be drastically cut and that they should look for other sources of funding.

Whilst of course I understand these are difficult

times financially, I feel it is massively short sighted to cut this vital funding to community organisations that bring much needed business to their respective areas. The funding that the six tourist information centres receive annually is a combined total of £67,500. A relatively very small sum considering the council has spent almost £�00,000 on scaffolding for Brecon Leisure Centre.

It seems to me that the service provided by these centres offer very good value for money and return on investment to the council. I have written to the leader of Powys County Council David Jones about this and also edwina Hart AM, the minister responsible for tourism, asking if she will meet with the affected organisations.

I will continue to support the tourist industry in Brecon and Radnorshire that is so vital to our rural economy and I hope Powys County Council and the Welsh Government will too.


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News from Friends of Brecon & District Contact Association Walking in Circles without getting giddy. Has the psychiatrist gone mad?

An introduction to labyrinth walking by Dr Kate Dufton at The George Hotel, Brecon, Wednesday �5 May 20�3, 7pm, £5 (Friends £2).

Dr Kate Dufton likes to walk in circles. She will explain how she does this without getting giddy when she talks to the Friends of BDCA as part of their programme of raising awareness of mental heath issues in and around Brecon. Come and find out why she is so interested in walking labyrinths at the George Hotel on Wednesday �5 May, 7.00pm.

Kate’s interest in labyrinths developed through exploring walking and the landscape as a resource for meditation, mindfulness and thinking things through. This comes from an increasing conviction that development and healing often comes from doing simple things differently rather than from anything clever and complex. Labyrinths are everywhere including Lynne Allbutt’s gardens and Mark

Wallinger’s artworks in the London tube system, medieval cathedrals and Cornish islands, the Duddon valley in the Lake District and edinburgh and Canterbury Universities. They have had multiple uses at different times and in different cultures. The talk will introduce the labyrinth patterns and how they differ from mazes and give some ideas how we can use them to explore possibilities in ourselves and our lives. This will also touch on some of the ways we can understand the meaning of madness and thus how we can work with it.everyone is welcome to come along to the George Hotel to hear Kate give an introduction to labyrinth walking.

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Hay Festival 23 May – 2 JuneThe line-up for Hay Festival 20�3 includes a rare chance to hear John le Carré; in an unprecedented double-length interview, the creator of George Smiley and author of spy masterpieces such as The Constant Gardener makes his first visit to the festival. The festival investigates not just the work of this great spy writer, but also truth, lies and thrillers, in fiction and in the press. Carl Bernstein, the legendary journalist who broke the Watergate story for The Washington Post, discusses the second-term Obama administration.

At Hay Festival we share stories and ideas with great international writers and thinkers, film-makers, historians and novelists, environmentalists, poets and scientists. And at night we like to party with the greatest comedians and musicians. This year’s line-up includes Miranda Hart, Alan Davies, Dara Ó Briain and Jo Brand, with music from the fabulous Christy Moore; KT Tunstall and noah And The Whale both launch their new albums at Hay; and from Mali we have Amadou & Mariam, Terakaft and Rokia Traore.

HAY FEVER our programme for Families & Children is ready to party in the spring sunshine – with over 200 events, children of all ages can fuel their imagination for the whole ten days of summer half-term. Join us for an unforgettable week of discovery and adventure! Firm favourites Julia Donaldson, Quentin Blake and Michael Morpurgo appear alongside some talented new faces and we’ve a host of workshops for tots, teens and in-betweens: The Kitchen Academy will be on hand in the Mess Tent for a host of cookery lessons (Welsh sushi anyone?), and the Royal Shakespeare Company will be running drama workshops for teenagers and families. Ordnance Survey will run map-reading workshops and Cool Fossil Music Foundation lead masterclasses on a host of skills to get your teenage band up and running.

Plus we’ve got a whole host of free story times and activities lined up across the week. Our Make and Take Tent is back for days of creative fun, all set in our own children’s festival courtyard with plenty of space for picnics and buggies, open from �0am-5pm each day.

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Top quality food & great serviceMy husband Robert and I visited the recently refurbished Pilgrims Tea Rooms for lunch one wet and windy Sunday in April. Olivia introduced herself to us and showed us to our pine table by the window overlooking the herb garden and Brecon Cathedral. She brought us a jug of water and asked us to have a look at the chalk boards on the opposite wall to see what we would like to order for our lunch. The starter was Cajun Sweet Potato Soup with homemade bread, but we wanted to leave room for the main course and a pudding, so we decided to skip this course. The main courses on offer were Roast Welsh Lamb, Roast Breast of Chicken and a Mediterranean Vegetable Bake, all served with roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables. Situated above the chalk boards are lovely old photographs of Brecon. Also adorning the newly painted café walls are wonderful works of art by local talented artists which will be updated every 3 to 4 months. Pilgrims is now a venue for The Big Art Share. I nearly went for the Pork, because I just love crackling. However, after much deliberating I chose the Roast Chicken because Olivia said that I could have crackling with it! Thank you Olivia, you are a real star. Robert chose the Roast Pork with Apple Sauce. This is my first ever review for Local Beacon, but when I do reviews for the Wye Local, our sister publication covering Hay, Talgarth and the surrounding villages, my guest and I try to order different dishes. Won’t be a very interesting review if we all have the same now will it? The food was delicious and hot. The Wye Local readers amongst you will know how fussy I am about my food arriving hot! Accompanying vegetables were oven-roasted carrots and sweet potato, cabbage, new potatoes, peas, cauliflower cheese and good stuffing. A jug of hot gravy was also placed on the table, even though gravy was served on the plate. They must know I like lots of gravy! The Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon was very drinkable. Other dishes on the menu included

Quiche and salad, Toasties and Sandwiches. Pilgrims, who are open daily, also cater well for vegetarians.

Janet Williams, the Manager and Franchise owner, has been professionally involved in catering for 40 years, and has a great reputation in the Brecon area as a baker and cake maker. Janet is now handing over the reins to her son David, and he is continuing the high standard of serving top quality, home cooked, locally sourced food.

Janet says that just because they are situated a few steps from Brecon Cathedral, one doesn’t have to be religious to come and eat here! I could tell that Janet is very proud of what she has achieved here, and rightly so! Olivia, also a Williams but no relation, is a very friendly and enthusiastic young lady who oversees the Marketing side of Pilgrims and has worked here since she left school, even through her time at University. All the staff here are friendly and polite and the service is second to none.

The homemade puddings were to die for. The Brioche and Butter Pudding which I had with ice-cream was absolutely wonderful. Robert’s Red Berry Pavlova with cream looked extremely enticing. He had finished it before I could even ask to try some. He obviously liked it!

The attractive �6th Century stone and timbered Tithe Barn also houses the fab Gift Shop and the very smart and interesting new Heritage Centre which can accommodate up to 60 diners for when Pilgrims is extra busy, or for private bookings. Outside seating for 50 guests, spread out around the herb garden and beyond is delightful.

If you are looking for a place to eat with great facilities, top quality food and fantastic service then look no further than Pilgrims Tea Rooms. you won’t be disappointed. Check out their website www.pilgrims-tearooms.co.uk

To Janet and all her helpers – a huge thank you for a wonderful Sunday lunch, from Clare and Robert.

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Wild in May Protectingwildlife for the future

Most of our summer migrant birds are two or three weeks late this year and all the more welcome. Among the first to arrive are Wheatears from central Africa. In size, posture and actions a Wheatear looks quite like a slim Robin, alert and bright-eyed. Flying away it shows a white rump and black-tipped tail, a hwit aers in Anglo-Saxon.

Wheatears typically breed on open stony uplands choosing a nest-hole among rocks, in a stone wall or rabbit burrow. They were once much more widespread and common, and the British Trust for Ornithology is concerned that the species continues to decline. It is asking volunteers to look for Wheatears and closely-related Whinchats and Stonechats this summer. You could find out more about the Wales Chat Survey at www.bto.org.

Chats, Ravens and birds of prey are likely sightings when Andrew King, the County Bird Recorder leads a morning walk around spectacular Craig Cerrig Gleisiad on �2 May. ‘CCG’ is beside the Brecon to Merthyr road before the Storey Arms. If you would like to join

him, details of this and other Brecknock Wildlife Trust events are at www.brecknockwildlifetrust.org.uk, or phone 0��74 62570�.

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Crickhowell based charity Arts Alive Wales hosted an art auction which raised over £�7000 that will go towards their community arts programme.

Arts Alive Wales Director, Justine Wheatley, comments: “Arts Alive Wales receives no regular funding so the auction is a vital way of raising money for our community programme, which is targeted at vulnerable groups and individuals. In 20�3/�4 we will be working closely with young homeless people and mental health groups to enable them to have opportunities to participate in arts activities and to help improve their wellbeing and resilience. The auction makes this work possible, and Arts Alive would like to say a big thank you to all the artists, guests, volunteers and staff that helped make the event such a resounding success.”

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‘Help To Buy’ – a welcome boost for First Time Buyers or the start of a new housing bubble?

George Osbourne’s £�30bn ‘Help To Buy’ scheme is the latest move by the Chancellor to get the housing market moving. It may well work, but will it create another housing bubble?

The Scheme consists of two parts. The first is a shared-equity programme which kicks in from � April 20�3. Buyers with a 5% deposit can borrow a further 20% from the taxpayer interest free for 5 years. This leaves the buyer only needing to raise 75% with a bank or building society at what the Government hopes will be competitive rates. The property must be a new-build and there is a ceiling value of £600,000. This part of the programme only applies in england.

The second part of the Scheme which is to launch in January is a mortgage guarantee. This will cover all properties in england and Wales up to a value of £600,000. Here a borrower with at least a 5% deposit will have the taxpayer effectively guaranteeing �5% of the mortgage, if the borrower defaults then the state bears some of the losses. This added security is intended to also encourage lending at more competitive rates.

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News from local W I sPOWYS BRECKNOCK FEDERATiON OF WOMEN’S iNSTiTUTESW I members are often associated with singing Jerusalem and making jam, in fact being very domesticated, but there is another side to them as well.On the practical side a ‘Patchwork Quilting Workshop’ was held at the County W I office under the guidance of Francis Isaacs, an expert quilter, who had previously attended courses at the W I College, Denman. On the other hand, prior to easter, a Prize Bingo evening was organized at Bishops Meadow, Brecon. It was a ‘full house’ in more ways than one! There were participants sitting at every available table. Callers were Gomer and Lynda Probert. Prizes had been donated by members throughout the county. Another very enjoyable evening was arranged by the county ‘Menter Iaith’ committee. The speaker was Mrs Angela Skym from Carmarthenshire who spoke about her hat collection. After giving a brief history on millinery she proceeded to show the enormous number of hats she had collected over the decades, many of which she modelled. Her stories of how she had acquired them and when she wore them were hilarious. Chairman, Jennifer Thomas, expressed thanks to Mrs Skym. Before leaving for home, members were able to sample Welsh cakes, Bara Brith and locally baked bread spread with Welsh butter.The next county events members can look forward to are the Quiz Finals and the Show.

Article by Mariane Morgan

PRiORY W iAs usual the meeting began with the singing of Jerusalem, after which President Marion Carrod gave a special ‘welcome back’ greeting to Pam Jones, eileen Jones, Margaret Lewis and Laura newnes. Best wishes were expressed to all members who were unable to be present through ill health. Those present were asked to support Priory Quiz team at the county Quiz Final to be held at the end of the month.The guest speaker for the evening was Mr Keith noble, an avid ornithologist. Just over five years ago, he and his wife returned to Brecon from Sussex and immediately joined Brecknock Wildlife Trust.The subject of his talk was the wildlife he had observed and photographed in his garden. He has created a small pond which is now frequented by various special species of aquatic life. He showed how he collects moths at night and collates information which he sends to Dr norman Lowe, the Trust’s entomological Recorder.

Various types of butterflies were photographed and members did not realize that there are some that can survive the winter. A large number of birds visit the garden, several of which have migrated from Russia, Scandinavia and Africa.Mr noble’s enthusiasm for his subject was infectious, eliciting numerous questions. The photographs he showed were superb. He was thanked by Maureen evans. The competition for a small wildlife ornament was won by esme nicholas.

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LLANGASTY W i Twenty three members attended the meeting on Weds 3rd April at 7pm. Following the close of business, Mrs Mavis Griffiths gave a most informative and entertaining illustrated talk on ‘The Welsh in Patagonia’.Mrs Griffiths had spent six months in Patagonia teaching Welsh. She explained how Welsh nonconformists had sailed in ��65 to escape religious persecution. After a two month voyage they landed at what is now Puerto Madran, they then travelled for four days over scrubland to a disused fort where the town of Rowson now stands. The group was in dire straits as they had little in the way of food or shelter. After the local Teheulche Indians had observed the new arrivals and decided that they presented no threat, they came to their aid and saved them from disaster.The area has five to seven days rain annually so irrigation is of the utmost importance. The temperature varies from 3�°C in February to -6°C in August and there is always a strong wind to tolerate.education is of a high standard with good schools and excellent examination results. At the end of the school day both the Argentine national Anthem (which has many verses) and the Welsh national Anthem are sung.Food is relatively cheap as is fuel, cakes are extremely sweet, and large meals with possibly a Kilo of meat being consumed in a day. (Heart valve by-pass surgery is not uncommon in 20-30 year olds).Mrs Griffiths closed her talk and was asked to judge the competition, which was ‘A souvenir of a welsh town’, was won by Mrs Hazel Price. The raffle was won by Mrs Ann Hornung. Members should note that the May meeting will be held on May �th (not �st May as scheduled)

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Last month I organised a party at myhome with a few friends, but oneslightly different from the norm. GinaMurray, local Clairvoyant Medium wasthe star guest.This was a Psychic Party!

Nibbles were made, drinks on chill and the girls arrived.We were all excited to see what Gina had in store forus. Gina came to say hello before setting up in myannex. I thought here she would have the peace sheneeded. Us ladies hadn't seen each other for a while sothere was much chit chat to be had! Sure enough thewine was poured and the party had started.

One by one we took it in turn to go and have ourindividual readings. As everyone is unique we all haddifferent experiences with Gina. To some of us shetalked about people, maybe family or friends that werein the spirit world. They had messages for us and fortheir families. Gina also talked of our current situations,and how things may change in the future.Tarot Cardswere used to see what lies ahead for each of us.

For me personally, Gina described a few of my familiescurrent situations to a tee. As in most families, certainthings remain secret and personal, but she spokeconfidently and accurate about many of the thingsgoing on right now. And also went on to inform meof future happenings. I suppose I won't know if thesewill happen for some time. But it's all very exciting.

One thing I will mention as it is music to my ears. Werecently lost our family cat. Gina sees us having a brotherand sister cat in the near future. She went on to say thatalthough Colan isn't a fan of cats (and that's putting itmildly!), Cariad has her daddy wrapped around her littlefinger, so it's only a matter of time before she will get herway with animals. In fact it won't stop there- ducks,rabbits and even a tortoise are on the cards. So watchthis space readers ... Goosepool Cottage Farm Park!

Gina is sometimes known as the 'Local Witch'. Andpeople couldn't be more wrong.As I've had readingsfrom her before it is very clear she has a remarkableand unique talent, but due to her gentle and friendlyapproach I see Gina as a modern day Clairvoyant.

If psychic parties aren't your thing, give Gina a call toarrange a private reading. She also offers SpiritualDevelopment &Tarot Classes.And is very well respectedfor her healing and animal mediumship / communication.

Gina now offers appointments at Carpenters Shopin Llyswen. Set in a very tranquil location and idealfor people with limited mobility as there is ampleparking and no steps.

Thank you Gina for a most enjoyable evening. Greatfriends. Lots of laughs. And fantastic things lie ahead.

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“I was particularly impressed with her tarot card readingwhere she identified a number of key changes I wasexperiencing and gave me confidence that I was makingsound decisions.” Lucy Teear

“Gina managed to pick up on some things that I washoping she would.Which I found comforting. I left muchmore positive than when I went in. So all in all it was alovely experience.” Laura Potter

“This was my first psychic reading so I was very openminded. I have to say I was impressed. Gina really pickedup on some very significant changes that are happeningfor me at the moment which has helped me focus onthe near future with a positive attitude.” Veronica Evans

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HowTheLightGetsin is back. The world’s largest philosophy and ideas festival brings together some of the most extraordinary performers and thinkers from across Wales, the Midlands and the South West. Taking place at the globe in Hay-on-Wye, the festival draws together audiences from every Welsh county in a melting pot of ideas and talent where home-grown talent mixes with the best and brightest in the Britain.

Cutting edge debates and talks populate the daytime programme, this year featuring more important figures in Wales than ever before. The festival will be hosting leader of the Welsh Liberal Democrats Kirsty Williams, Head of Geography at Cardiff University Paul Milbourne, Hereford media magnate nic Millington, and Welsh screenwriter and film maker Sally El Hosaini to name but a few.

The Welsh-based performer base is also stronger than ever, with musicians that include the singular singer Chris Pattemore, the Blaenavon Male Voice Choir, and fresh talent like singer songwriter Beth Prior and upcoming Welsh band Bruise. Performers from Hay and all across Wales are spread right across the �0 day festival period.

The packed programme of debates, solo talks and live music is geared around this year’s theme: errors, Lies and Adventure. The festival has put paid to the idea that the public want dumbed down culture. Our unashamedly highbrow programme tackles the latest theories in everything from philosophy and art to science and politics. Visitor numbers have been growing at a breakneck pace – tripling each year. Last year’s event attracted over 35,000 visitors to the site.

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This year’s festival will feature debates with leading figures including Stephen Frears, Ian Blair, Will Hutton, Shirley Williams, AS Byatt, Jim Crace and Terry Pratchett amongst over �50 others. This year’s

music programme includes the likes of nerina Pallot, Utah Saints, King Charles, nick Mulvey, Man Like Me, Jeffrey Lewis, electric Swing Circus, Sam Lee, Andrew Weatherall, emily Barker, and Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly.

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iNGREDiENTSFor the pan-fried lamb chops� tbsp olive oil4 lamb chopssalt and freshly ground black pepperFor the potato and tomato salad200g/7oz potatoes, sliced lengthways6 asparagus� tbsp olive oilsalt and freshly ground black pepper½ beef tomato, slicedFor the l vinaigrette100ml/3½fl oz olive oil� tbsp lemon juicesalt and freshly ground black pepper

PREPARATiON METHODBring a pan of salted water to the boil.For the pan-fried lamb chops, rub the olive oil into the lamb chops and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Heat a griddle pan over a high heat, add the chops and grill for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until cooked to your taste. Remove from the pan, place onto a warm plate, and cover to keep warm.

For the potato and tomato salad, boil the sliced potatoes and asparagus in the boiling, salted water for 3-4 minutes, or until they are tender but still firm. Drain well and set the asparagus aside.

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Brecon artists’ and craftspeoples’ group “Artbeat” has held an art festival in the town for several years. In 20�2 this was a week in October, and residents and visitors may have noticed various events taking place over the half-term week. Workshops in the town’s galleries, shops, the Cathedral, Pilgrims and take pART were well attended, although those events held out-of doors were badly affected by the dreadful weather.

In 20�3 it is planned that Brecon Arts Festival will last for the whole of October, and will have more events, workshops, exhibitions and demonstrations than ever before.

True to the event’s title, Brecon Arts Festival is intended to include all the Arts: painting, spoken word, music, dance, even mime if you fancy! Many events will be organised to let adults and children participate, at no cost or for a small fee to cover materials.

The members of Artbeat would appreciate suggestions for events, particularly if you are a local

Artbeat Brecon

business, artist or craftsperson in Brecon and willing to host or organise an event. We would also like to speak to potential sponsors who could support an event or assist with publicity costs.Artbeat is run by its members, and is reliant on enthusiasm and commitment from these members to make the Arts Festival happen. If you would like to join, and membership is open to anyone with an art or craft skill or business, please get in touch.

Contact Rosie Whitfield, “Artbeat” Secretary, on 07814 350530, [email protected] or via “The Hours” book and coffee shop.

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Joke of the Monthby Father & Son(Colan & James Badham)

Little Johnny was in the garden filling in a hole when his neighbour peered over the fence. Interested in what the cheeky-faced youngster was up to, he politely asked, “What are you up to there, Little Johnny?” “My goldfish died,” replied Little Johnny tearfully, without looking up, “and I’ve just buried him.” The neighbor was concerned, “That’s an awfully big hole for a goldfish, isn’t it?” As Little Johnny patted down the last heap of earth he then replied, “That’s because he’s inside your cat.”

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Flower Garden• Support perennials• Divide clumps of polyanthus and primroses after

flowering• Continue deadheading and feeding spring

flowering bulbs• Tie in growth of climbers and wall shrubs• Plant out and train sweet peas

Kitchen Garden• Water the vegetable patch regularly in dry

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lettuce, maincrop carrots etc• Plant frost tender vegetables once risk of frost has

passed• Water soft fruit bushes and newly planted trees• Protect strawberries from the birds

Greenhouse• Ventilate the greenhouse well and water plants

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Flower Garden• Support perennials• Divide clumps of polyanthus and primroses afterflowering• Continue deadheading and feeding springflowering bulbs• Tie in growth of climbers and wall shrubs• Plant out and train sweet peas

Kitchen Garden• Water the vegetable patch regularly in dryweather• Sow crops of Swede, winter cabbage/cauliflower,lettuce, maincrop carrots etc• Plant frost tender vegetables once risk of frost haspassed• Water soft fruit bushes and newly planted trees• Protect strawberries from the birds

Greenhouse• Ventilate the greenhouse well and water plantsmore frequently• Apply shading to greenhouse

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The Lawn• Feed established lawns if you didn’t get chance inApril• Remove weeds• Mow lawns weekly

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Lots of people liked my last column. yippee.

The easter Bunny brought me some chocolate eggs but they left a note on them saying that Mummy should eat them as I am too small. The easter weekend was great fun, we had an easter egg hunt and I got to see lots of my cousins.

I went to a birthday party at eardisley Village Hall. My friend called Pheobe was 4 years old. There was a big bouncy castle but I was too small for that so I played with the balloons. Daddy made one stick to my head.

Mummy took me to the first Car Boot Sale. Lots of people knew my name and said they’d seen my column. I came home with some funky dungarees.

After Bizzie Lizzie’s nursery, Mummy takes me to the swings if the weather is nice. I chuckle when she pushes me.

Daddy goes on a big air plane soon, to Germany for work. I don’t mind too much as I get to go on holiday to Grannie and Grampies house. Mummy comes too and we get spoilit rotten.

And guess what? Because I now have two teeth, I have my own toothbrush. Brushing my teethy-pegs is nice.

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Local project Creating Together is delighted to announce that it has been awarded almost a quarter of a million pounds, by the Big Lottery Fund.

The organisation, managed by BCA Independent Advocacy Services, will use the £249,950 to continue to provide art and craft for adults with learning disabilities in Powys for the next three years, and to develop new activities in response to members’ needs.

Starting in 20�0, Creating Together has been providing weekly workshops in Brecon, Howey and ystradgynlais. The members’ skills, knowledge and abilities have grown significantly by being able to access the groups and because of this, Creating Together has been able to hold successful exhibitions and craft stalls around south Powys over the last few years.

This funding will allow Creating Together to continue these workshops, as well being able to provide new services, such as ‘Home Together,’ for those who would

Creating Together

To find out more you can visit their facebook page facebook.com/creatingtogether10 which is updated regularly with news and information.

like to participate in art activities, but are unable to access a group. The project is also beginning to provide sessions for people in the north of the county.

“To be able to develop the project further, and continue to provide opportunities for adults with a learning disability in our area is fantastic.” explained Cate Jones, Project Facilitator. “It was brilliant when we heard the news that we had received this funding, and it’s great to have this security for the next three years.”

Creating Together currently have pictures for sale at The Ardent Gallery, Brecon.

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TALGARTH AND DISTRICT REGENERATION GROUPTalgarth Country Market is on the 5th May in theTown Hall from 10am – 1pm with a wide range of stallsselling local, seasonal, home-made and home grownproduce, and arts and crafts. Bread, turned wood, meat,plants, herbs and spices, eggs, cheese, farmhouse butter,cider and lots more await you! Please come and support yourlocal producers.

May’s film is Life of Pi on the 18th, with pre film pizzasavailable at The Bakers’ Table. To book, please call the Caféon 01874 711125. The cost per head is £10. If you don’twish to come for pizza you can still enjoy the film for £4, withwine and snacks on sale in the Town Hall. Doors open at7.30pm for an 8pm screening. For more information orbookings, please call Nicola on 01874 713166. There willbe a special additional Flix in May as part of Talgarth WalkingFestival – Resistance will be showing on May 4th – pizzasand all other details as for Life of Pi.

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Surrounded by the snow topped BlackMountains and Brecon Beacons it seems hardto believe that the cricket season is beginning.Daffodils are daring to open and there is a hintof green buds in the hedgerows which meansthat we may just be ready to put on someSpring finery in the countryside in time for theWalkers are Welcome walking festival inTalgarth and then the Hay Festival.The team atthe Information and Resource Centre has notbeen idle, with two volunteers Jan Fowler andRose Lewis attending the Local Ambassadorworkshop in the Town Hall, organised by theBrecon Beacons National Parks. From this thefeedback to the rest of the team has beenvery useful together with the attractive file ofinformation that is in the Centre for reference.

Young George Hall is an addition to our teamdoing some work experience whilst he islooking for a permanent post. George hasexcellent computer skills and has been helpingwith some of the technical side of things withsome of our customers.Another of our youngvolunteers Meriel Green has rolled up hersleeves, metaphorically speaking, to learn thecomputer code language to facilitate the workof setting up the new look Website for theCentre, which will be ready for the Summerseason.

Before the Summer holidays begin the team ofvolunteers will be organising a ‘work’ outing tovisit some of the sights that we tell our visitorsabout. Continuing the theme of the LocalAmbassador Scheme volunteers are keen toensure that they are knowledgeable about thelocal environs and heritage in order to be ableto inform visitors about this beautiful region.

On Saturday the 25th Mayfrom 10.00am to 1.00pm theInformation and ResourceCentre will be holding anopen morning to whicheveryone is warmly invited.Don't forget the Centre exists for locals aswell as visitors. There will be tea, coffee andbiscuits and the opportunity to meet some ofthe volunteers and look at the resourcesavailable in our computer room, including acolour printer, laminator, guillotine and other'office' facilities, together with the selection ofmaps, guidebooks and crafts in our shop.

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What’s on:during the weekMondaySewing Group: � – 3pm at Llanddew Village Hall. An informal group meeting each week for a chat and cup of tea while sewing.Playford Style Dancing (English Country Dancing) 2.30 – 4pm at The Subud Hall, nr Watton Villa, Brecon. Contact Peter Brock 0��74 622��9. Rainbow Guides (For girls aged 5 & 6): (term time only). 4pm. Cobbles Coffee Shop. Contact Pam Martin 07976 797�07.Brecon Athletics Club: 6 – �pm at Brecon Leisure Centre. Contact Kath Crane 0��74 623677.Brecon Bridge Club: meet at the Brecon Rugby Club, the Watton, Brecon commencing at 6.45pm. new members and visitors are always welcome and should contact Chris Forbes on 0��74 622�5� for information.Brecon Rotary Club: 7.30pm. The George Hotel Brecon. new members welcome. Contact 0��74 636390. Charity Cash Bingo: 7.30pm at The Gremlin Hotel, Brecon.tUeSdAyQi Gong Exercise Group: 5.30 – 6.30pm at Royston Memorial Hall in Bronllys. Gentle and slow movements, everybody can do it, even can be done sitting down. £3 per session to cover costs. Contact Wynona 07972 34�590.Slimming World: 6.30pm at Bishop Bevan Hall, Lion St., Brecon. Contact Joan 0��73 ��2053.Gwernyfed Hockey Club – Training: 7 – �pm Brecon Leisure Centre’s Astro. All abilities welcome. Contact nicola Drew 07��2 69�345. Scottish Dancing: 7 – 9.30pm at the Subud Hall, nr. Watton Villa, Brecon. Beginners welcome. Contact Peter Brock 0��74 622��9.

Brecon Youth Club: 7 – 9.30pm (term time) at Brecon youth Ctr., Cradoc Rd., Brecon. Activities: Arts and crafts, cookery, pool, dance, air hockey, darts, music room, IT suite. Age Group: �� – 25. Contact Rhodri Jones (Senior Area Worker) 0��74 62265�.Shukokan Karate: 7 – �0pm at Brecon Leisure Centre. Contact Paul Jones 0��74 623677.Brecon Basketball Club: � – 9pm at Brecon Leisure Ctr. Contact Roger norris 0��74 623677.WedneSdAyAberhonddu Angels (A Young Wi Group): (First Wednesday of the month) WI Office, Lion St., Brecon. Follow on facebook for updates. Brecon Breast Feeding Support Group: �0am – �2noon at St Johns Family Centre, Pendre, Brecon. Weekly drop in session. Contact 07�66 924�6� www.breconbibs.co.ukSesiwn Sgwrsio dros baned: �2.30 – �.30pm at The Brecon Volunteer Bureau. Small, friendly venue to practice your Welsh.Rainbow Guides (For girls aged 5 & 6): (term time only). 5pm. Cobbles Coffee Shop. Contact Pam Martin 07976 797�07. Beacons Netball Club: 5 – 7pm at Brecon Leisure Centre. For ages �� and above. Cost is £�6 for the term or £3 on the night, and the first night for a new member is free. All abilities welcome. Contact Margaret nutall, Head Coach 0�597 �40229.Brecon Women in Business: (first Wednesday of the month) 5.30pm at The George Hotel, Brecon. Contact Johanna 0��74 625994 or Janet 0��74 6��467.Brecon Business Club: (every other Wednesday) 6pm at The Clarence Inn, Brecon. The meetings give opportunity to network with each other and “showcase” their businesses. Key note speakers are invited to share their expertise. Contact www.breconbusinessclub.org.

Slimming World: 6.30pm at Glangrwyney Village Hall, Crickhowell Road. Contact Joan 0��73 ��2053.Samba Brecon: 7 – 9pm at Llandedw Hall. Samba Brecon is Brecon’s friendly, lively community percussion band, always learning new and playing Afro-Brazilian rhythms on a weekly basis. new members, players and non-players, are very welcome and the first session will be a free taster. Tuition is provided. £4 per session, £3 concessions, £2 children under �6 (must be accompanied). Contact Lynne 07�75090946 or email [email protected] & Powys Army Cadet Force: 7 – 9pm at The ACF Ctr, Conway St, Brecon LD3 7eU. Ages �2 (yr � High School) – ��yrs looking for a new exciting, fun and challenging activity. Cadets take part in a huge variety of challenging & fun pursuits such as Military Training, Sports, Adventurous Training, Community based activities and the Duke of edinburgh Award Scheme. We aim to inspire young people to achieve success in life, make the most of their abilities and develop the qualities to be a good citizen. Headquarters Contact 0��73 ��3756. www.armycadets com.The Brecon Singers: 7.30 – 9.30pm at St Mary’s Church, Brecon, if you enjoy singing and would like to join us, we rehearse every week. There are no auditions. Contact www.breconsingers.com or email Penny Ashby (chair) [email protected] or telephone Pat edwards 0��74 6222�5.Brecon Racketeers (badminton): � – �0pm at Brecon Leisure Centre. Contact 0��74 623677.tHUrSdAyProbus Club of Brecon: �0am at The Castle of Brecon Hotel.Rob’s No Worry Yoga: �2.30 – �.30pm. Subud Centre, Brecon.

What’s on:during the week/monthClasses suitable for beginners to experienced. £4 per session. Contact 0��74 63��0 or 0774� 56�402.Brecon U3A: meets during “term time”, at Theatre Brycheiniog, Brecon for a Programme of lectures, talks, workshops, outings and demon strations. Some of these are led by members and some by visiting speakers. morning session starts at �0.30am with coffee available from �0am in the gallery on the first floor. The travel desk and notice boards are on display in the gallery before and after the morning lecture. The afternoon sessions start at �.�5pm and 2.30pm. Visit www.breconu3a.org.ukGwernyfed Ladies Rugby Training: 6.45 – �pm at Gwernyfed Rugby Club, Talgarth. If you’re looking for something fun, challenging and exciting to do, then come along. no experience is required. Brecon Youth Club: 7 – 9.30pm (term time) at Brecon youth Centre, Cradoc Road. Activities: Arts and crafts, cookery, pool, dance, air hockey, darts, music room, IT suite. Age Group: ��-25. Contact Rhodri Jones (Senior Area Worker) on 0��74 62265�.Short Mat Bowls: 7pm. Trallong Hall. Please come and join a small, friendly group playing Short Mat Bowls on an informal basis. Contact Alan Bloss 0��74 636�25. Slimming World: 7.30pm at St David’s Hall, Bailihelig Road, Llanfaes, Brecon. Contact Shelley 0��74 622�46 or 079�0 25963�. Brecon & Glanusk Explorer Scouts: 7.45 – 9pm during school (term time). We provide scouting for �4-�� year-olds, meeting either in Crickhowell or Brecon (lifts are usually available). As well as traditional scouting activities we also take part in many other activities, including the Duke of edinburgh Award Scheme. We are a friendly

group, and newcomers are more than welcome to come along and try us out. you can get a flavour of what we get up to by visiting our website http://breconexplorers.co.uk. Contact us via the website, or email [email protected] Bowling Club. (Commencing �9th April – until �3th September) 6.�5pm. at Brecon Bowling Club, Mill Green, Brecon, LD3 9BA. Social bowling/free coaching. new bowlers or experienced, all ages welcome. Adult £2.00 per session, children U�6 60p. Free coaching, bowls available, flat shoes needed. Coaches CRB checked. Contact elaine Clark 07976 4�6206 or 0��74 65�3��. Art group for the over 60s’: 2 – 4pm at the youth Centre, Cradoc Rd, Brecon. Any level or ability. Any medium. Professional tutor. Contact Geraldine White 0��74 6�04�5 or eleanor Sherwood 0��74 623937.Brecon Bouncers: 4 – 5.45pm at Brecon Leisure Centre. Trampoline activities. Contact Sue Goodhead 0��74 623677.SAtUrdAyBreconshire Local & Family History Society – Assistance on Family History Research: (every third Saturday in the month) Mornings. Brecon Library. no appointments needed, just drop in for one-to-one advice.SUndAyBookends Car Boot Sale: �0am (9am Sellers). Bookends Car Park, Three Cocks, LD3 0SD. £5 per boot. Contact 0�497 �4779�.Aikido: 2.30 – 4pm at Brecon Leisure Centre. Contact Alan Lee 0��74 623677.Karaoke: at The Gremlin Hotel, Brecon from �pm onwards.Llangynidr Farmers Market: (Last Sunday of the month only).

dUring tHe MontHWednesday 1st MayBreconshire Local & Family History Society – Brecon Cathedral Outing. Many of our members will have visited the Cathedral but this is a chance to learn more about this magnificent building. Suitable for all and there is a tea room attached to the Cathedral.1st Birthday Party – Cariad Shoes �0am. 37 The Watton Brecon. To celebrate our �st birthday we are having a huge shoe sale. All welcome. Contact 0��74 6��69�. See advert on page 33.Wednesday 1st and thursday 2nd May An introduction to Painting & Drawing with Bronte Woodruff �0am – 4pm. Brecknock Museum. Free one-day workshops for the over 50s. All materials provided. Booking necessary. Contact 0��74 624�2� or [email protected] 2nd MayCrickhowell Music Festival – Folk Night 7.30pm. The Manor Hotel, Crickhowell. Contact 0��73 �57392 or Webbs, Crickhowell.Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th MayBrecknock Little Theatre present: “Blood Brothers” 7.30pm. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon. Contact 0��74 6��622. See advert on page 2.Friday 3rd until Monday 6th MayTalgarth Walking Festival (including The Witches’ Pool Challenge). Contact www.talgarthwalkingfestival.org. See article and advert on page 7.Saturday 4th MayBrecon & District Contact Association – May Fair �0am – 3pm. Brecon Guild Hall. Tea, coffee, homemade soup, cakes, crafts, bric-a-brac, raffle, shoulder massage. All welcome. Contact 0��74 6��529.

What’s on:during the monthCeilidh with Bandemonium: 7pm. Llanigon Village Hall. Tickets £�0 including food. Bar. Contact 0�497 �47479.Crickhowell Music Festival – Handel: israel in Egypt 7.30pm. St edmund’s Church, Crickhowell. Contact 0��73 �57392 or Webbs, Crickhowell.“Special Talgarth Walking Festival” Flix in the Stix (Talgarth) presents: ‘Resistance’ 7.30 for 8pm. Pre film pizzas available at The Bakers’ Table from 5pm. Entrance to film £4, or Pizza and film £10 (Early booking essential). Contact The Baker’s Table 0��74 7��25. See advert on page 40.Sunday 5th MayTalgarth Country Market �0am – �pm. Town Hall, Talgarth. Come along and treat yourself to local, seasonal produce and arts and crafts, bread from Melin Talgarth Mill, and much more. Contact nicola 0��74 7�3�66. See advert on page 40.Crickhowell Music Festival – Bach: St Matthew Passion 7pm. St edmund’s Church, Crickhowell. Contact 0��73 �57392 or Webbs, Crickhowell.Monday 6th MayWelsh Bowls National Open Day 2pm onwards. Brecon Bowling Club, Mill Green, Brecon, LD3 9BA. enjoy a game of bowls free of charge. All ages welcome. Tuition and equipment provided.Crickhowell Music Festival – Abbey String Quartet 3pm. St edmund’s Church, Crickhowell. Contact 0��73 �57392 or Webbs, Crickhowell.Brecon Film Society presents: A Separation (PG) 7.�5 for 7.30pm. Coliseum Cinema, Brecon. Contact Judith Fitton 0��74 623�66. See article on page 20. tuesday 7th May“Christening Cups and Death’s Head Spoons: Commemorative Silver in Public and Private Life, 1600 -1800” – Brecknock

Decorative and Fine Art Society 2.30pm. Theatr Brycheiniog. The use of precious metals for items made to commemorate personal celebrations and achievements is an ancient tradition. Philippa Glanville will talk about the many intriguing, beautiful objects that have been produced and their histories. A former curator of silver at the V&A, Philippa Glanville is a liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths. Her many books include “Silver in Tudor and early Stuart england”, “elegant eating” and “London in Maps”. Membership of Society £40. Visitors welcome, £7.50 per lecture. Contact Deborah Cogger on 0��74 625679 or www.bdfas.org.uk. Saturday 11th MayWye Local Car Boot Sale 9.30am – �2 noon. Hay Primary School. Sellers from �.45am. Buyers from 9.30am. £5 per boot, £�0 per van. Refreshments stall. Contact 07�� 96�9�3 / 07�02 ��355. See advert on page 26.Brecknock Farmers Market 9.30am – 2pm. Brecon Market Hall. Contact 07�05 375636. See advert on page 40.Howey Hedgehog Rescue �0am until 4pm. The Old Railway Line Garden Centre, Three Cocks. Representatives from Howey Hedgehog Rescue will be visiting the garden centre with some of their rescued hedgehogs. This is a great opportunity for youngsters to meet our prickly friends and find out how to care for and correctly feed any hedgehogs they might find in their own gardens. Contact 0�497 �47055.RSCM Area Festival – Evensong 5pm. Brecon Cathedral. Contact Tony Davies 0�792 429543 or [email protected] Monday 13th MayJohn Eyre – Lute Recital �pm. Brecon Cathedral. Free admission. Retiring collection.Wednesday 15th MayFriends of Brecon & District

Contact Association – “Walking in Circles Without Getting Giddy” 7pm. The George Hotel, Brecon. Has the psychiatrist gone mad? An introduction to labyrinth walking by Dr Kate Dufton. entry £5 (Friends £2). All welcome. Contact 0��74 6��529. See article on page 5.Friday 17th MayTalgarth Male Voice Chair in Concert: 7.30pm Llyswen and Boughrood Community Hall. Tickets £7.50 available on the door or from the following contact numbers. Proceeds in aid of Llyswen Church. Contact Rose Lewis 0��74 754�66, Ursula Pumphrey 0��74 754355 or Boughrood Stores 0��74 754300. Saturday 18th MayWye Local Car Boot Sale 9.30am – �2noon. Hay Primary School. Sellers from �.45am. Buyers from 9.30am. £5 per boot, £�0 per van. Refreshments stall. Contact 07�� 96�9�3 / 07�02 ��355. See advert on page 26.“Peg Dolls & Puppets” �0am – �2noon. Brecknock Museum. Free family fun. Ages 5 to 95, children under �6 should be accompanied by an adult. Booking necessary. Contact 0��74 624�2� or [email protected] Flix in the Stix (Talgarth) presents: ‘Life of Pi’. 7.30 for 8pm. Pre film pizzas available at The Bakers’ Table from 5pm. Entrance to film £4, or Pizza and film £�0 (early booking essential). Contact The Baker’s Table 0��74 7��25. See advert on page 40.Monday 20th MaySonia Hammond (Cello) and John Madden (Piano) �pm. Brecon Cathedral. Free admission. Retiring collection.tuesday 21st May“Be Part of Your Museum!” �0 – ��.30am and 5.30 – 7pm. Brecknock Museum. Drop into Brecknock Museum to find out about volunteering with us. Age �� and over. Contact 0��74 624�2�.

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What’s on:during the month / next monthBrecon Jazz Club Present: “Will Barnes Trio” �pm. Bar @ Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon. Inspector GADJO led by Will Barnes. Latin Bebop, some gypsy jazz and swing – highly enjoyable sounds with guitar, sax and bass line-up. Admission £6. All welcome. Contact [email protected] thursday 23rd May until Sunday 2nd JuneHay Festival. Contact 0�497 �22629. See article on page 9.“How the Light Gets in” – The Philosophy and Music Festival at Hay. The Globe at Hay, newport Street. See article on page 23 and adverts on pages 24 and 25 and inside back cover.Saturday 25th May“Bug Day” �0am – 4pm. The Old Railway Line Garden Centre, Three Cocks. Dave and Sue Shaw from the Rainforest Roadshow will be taking along some creepy crawlies and unusual moths for people to meet and handle. youngsters will be able to learn all about the creatures and how to care for and feed ones they find in their own gardens. Contact 0�497 �47055.Talgarth information and Resource Centre – Open Morning �0am – �pm. All welcome. Contact 0��74 7�2226. See article on page 4�.Saturday 25th until Monday 27th MayMark Zytynski Exhibition. �0am – 5pm. Glangrwyney Court, Glangrwyney, Crickhowell, nP� �eS. Mark is holding an exhibition of photographic artworks as part of the Crickhowell Art Trail.Monday 27th MayPaul Hayward – Organ Recital �pm. Brecon Cathedral. Free admission. Retiring collection.Welsh Bowls National Open Day 2pm onwards. Brecon Bowling Club, Mill Green, Brecon,

LD3 9BA. enjoy a game of bowls free of charge. All ages welcome. Tuition and equipment provided.Sunday 2nd JuneThe Magic Roundabout 10k Multi Terrain Race ��am. The Begwyns (4 miles north of Hay). Contact Jo Lord 07�3� 609��9.Monday 3rd JuneBrecon Film Society presents: Rust and Bone (15) 7.�5 for 7.30pm. Coliseum Cinema, Brecon. Contact Judith Fitton 0��74 623�66. See article on page 20.tuesday 4th June“Strawberry Hill and its place in the Gothic Revival” – Brecknock Decorative and Fine Art Society 2.30pm Theatr Brycheiniog. The author Horace Walpole regarded the Gothic style as a playful alternative to the classical Palladian style fashionable at the time. He transformed a house into a “Gothick” fantasy at Strawberry Hill, Twickenham. To Walpole’s great delight, the style became popular after he published a book entitled “A Description of Strawberry Hill”. Launce Gribbin will talk about the influence and the decline of Strawberry Hill, its revival and how it has influenced subsequent buildings and furnishing. Launce Gribbin is a painter and a lecturer in the history of art and architecture having studied art history at the Courtauld Institute. He then went on to work at the V&A and Sotheby’s Department of educational Studies. Membership of Society £40. Visitors welcome, £7.50 per lecture. Contact Deborah Cogger on 0��74 625679 or www.bdfas.org.uk. See article on page ��. Wednesday 5th JuneBreconshire Local & Family History Society – AGM and Talks. 2 – 4pm. Brecon Library

(upstairs room). The AGM will be followed by a talk about Tithe Maps by Roy Davies who has been producing wonderful maps based on the ��th century tithe maps.Saturday 8th JuneWye Local Car Boot Sale 9.30am – �2noon. Hay Primary School. Sellers from �.45am. Buyers from 9.30am. £5 per boot, £�0 per van. Refreshments stall. Contact 07�� 96�9�3 / 07�02 ��355. See advert on page 26.Barbecue Day �0am – 4pm. The Old Railway Line Garden Centre, Three Cocks. The Garden Centre’s Head Chef, Pete Bridges will be firing up the barbecue and cooking beef burgers using meat from WJ George butchers in Talgarth for people to try before they buy. Staff will also be on-hand to offer top tips on barbecuing at home and will be able to help people choose the right barbecue for them. There will also be barbecues and related products on display. Contact 0�497 �47055.Saturday 22nd JuneCystic Fibrosis Cycle Ride: �0am. Start at Hay Town Clock. Come along and enjoy the sponsored cycle ride. Sponsorship forms available. Contact 0�497 �3�4�5.Upload your event on our Local Beacon Facebook Page and we will include in next months listings – subject to terms and conditions.

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