lampeter grapevine issue 26 feb 2015
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G R A P E V I N E
cysylltwch â ni / contact us: [email protected] Chwefror / February 2015
digwyddiadau, newyddion a barn Llambed bob mis / Lampeter’s events, news and views monthly
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Cover Design: Mike Buzzard
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Chris Studman
The Lampeter Loyalty Card has now been running for 6 months. During that
time 60 Lampeter shops and businesses have joined the scheme, almost 8000
Lampeter Loyalty Cards have been issued and £820 of Loyalty Vouchers have
been given out as prizes in the monthly draws and the two Loyalty Hunts.
The Lampeter Loyalty Card scheme started in July 2014 and has been
supported in its first six months by Lampeter Chamber of Trade and Ceredigion
County Council. We are now reviewing how it can be taken forward, expanded
and made self-sustaining.
Please see the list below for current businesses in the scheme.
contents in this issue…
exercising to get fit? …
maybe less is more
ms support group
quantum field healing?
less is more with
homeopathy
water aid
clonc
less is more
food for love
grapevine gadgets
women’s workshop -
an insight
book launch
ysgol henry richard
lampeter beer festival
athe
karen’s creative
compendium
regular features …
lampeter loyalty card
letters
reviews
listings & events
ads & classified
town council news
traws link cymru
update
magic lamp cinema -
take 2
jottings
celtic Christianity
kids in action
vine project update
what’s on in the woods
creative ideas
crossword competition
01 – Lomax’s 02 – The Mulberry Bush 03 – Organic Fresh Foods 04 – AJ Williams Embroidery 05 – Town Hall Cafe Deli 06 – Eryl Jones Insurance 07 – Ruby Rose 08 – Compass Office Supplies 09 – Gwyn Lewis Carpets 10 – Cascade Florists 11 – The Falcondale 12 – The People’s Market @ Victoria Hall (2nd & 4th Saturdays each month) 13 – CWN Design 14 – Calico Kate 15 – Creative Cove 16 – Hag’s Records
17 – Gwilym C Price Son & Daughters 18 – Red Apple Yarn 19 – Robert’s Garden Centre 20 – The Wash Tub 21 – The Spar Lampeter 22 – DL Williams 23 – Lambi’s 24 – Sosban Fach 25 – DD Evans 26 – AAA Decorating Centre 27 – Trysor 28 – Duet & Lan Lloft 29 – The Black Lion Royal Hotel 30 – Panacea 31 – Evans & Hughes Optometrists
32 – Jones Bros Butchers 33 – JH Roberts & Sons 34 – Jenkins of Ffarmers 35 – Pont Steffan Dental Practice 36 – Denmark Farm Conservation Centre 37 – Brondeifi Garage 38 – Cadi & Grace 39 – Artisans Food & Drink Boutique 40 – Delwedd Newydd Hairdressers 41 – Huw Lewis Tyres 42 – The Welsh Quilt Centre 43 – The Fruit Box 44 – Adrian Thomas Pharmacy
45 – Carpet Corner 46 – Merlin’s Cave 47 – Nehar Indian Takeaway 48 – WD Lewis & Son 49 – Bargain Box 50 – Dere i Dorri 51 – G & M Coaches petrol stn 52 – Quality Fill Bargain Foods 53 – Steffan Veterinary Services 54 – Premier Siop y Gymuned 55 – Lampeter Farmers Market 56 – J & E Woodworks 57 – Smotyn Du 58 – Mark Lane Bakery & Café 59 – Little Gem 60 – Y Pantri
Lampeter Loyalty Card Cerdyn Teyrngarwch Llanbedr Pont Steffan
If you want more details, or would like to join the Lampeter Loyalty Card scheme contact: Chris Studman
01570 493649 or [email protected]
Congratulations go to Rajesh David & Rhian Thomas
winners of the November & December Monthly Prize Draws.
The full list of winners for the first six months is at:
www.lampeter21.co.uk/loyalty/winners
www.lampeter21.co.uk/loyalty/lampeter-loyalty-card-participating-businesses
Congratulations to the winners of the Christmas Loyalty Hunt, kindly supported by Ceredigion County Council:
Annwen Bell (£20), David Bluck (£10), Caroline Davies (£20), Geraint Davies (£10),
Jenny Davies (£20), Haidee Evans (£10), Gwennan Jenkins (£10),
Ryan & Elin Jones (£20), Dariel Lewis (£20), Sue Moules (£20), Ann Parsons (£20),
Joanna Patron Bell (£20)
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G R A P E V I N E no. 26, Feb 2015
Post: c/o Victoria Hall, Bryn Road, Lampeter, Ceredigion SA48 7EE Email: [email protected]
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Copy date for Mar, issue 27: Fri 13 Feb Theme: ‘Time to Shine’
Circulation this issue: 2,500 copies distributed free in the Lampeter area We reserve the right to edit all contributions for reasons of space & clarity. The views expressed in letters and articles are not necessarily those of Transition Llambed Development Trust or the newsletter group.
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Darllen wch yn Hapus / Happy reading
Angie Martin, Editor
I know it is a bit late to be sending out this greeting, but
this is afterall, the first Grapevine newsletter published in
2015. So, Croeso pawb / Welcome everyone, another busy
edition awaits your attention, and so I really should try to
keep my editorial piece short and sweet, particularly as the
theme for this issue is ‘Less is More’
I seem to remember, from my drama teaching days, that
this was a term used to explain the effectiveness of a
significant action, of keeping things simple rather than over
complicating a performance. Perhaps we should be looking
to see how this could be translated into our daily routines?
Could it be a New Year’s resolution, to attempt to simplify
things? Whether that means de-cluttering our homes and
offering items that are no longer needed to a local charity,
who can process them to create more funds, and help more
people; or attempting to become less reliant on processed
foods, growing more of our own and therefore becoming
more self-sufficient; or committing to fewer activities so
that more, quality time can be spent achieving greater
proficiency or effectiveness, which in turn could generate
greater satisfaction, improve productivity and enhance our
personal health and well-being.
Definitely worth some consideration, what do you think?
Anyway, less talk, more action! Go on, take the plunge and
see how much more there is inside.
Blwyddyn Newydd Dda / Happy New Year!
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CYFARFOD CYLLIDEB
Cynhaliwyd y Cyfarfod Cyllideb Blynyddol
yn Neuadd Eglwys San Pedr ar yr 8fed o
Ionawr. Trafodwyd yn fanwl, yr Adroddiad
Gyllideb (gellir ei lawrlywtho o safle ar y We
y Cyngor Tref). Penderfynwyd trwy
bleidlais unfrydol i gadw lefel y Praesept yr
un peth yn ystod y flwyddyn ariannol nesaf
sef £41,000 sy’n cynrychioli tâl o £46.25 y
flwyddyn ac 89ceiniog yr wythnos ar gyfer
Treth Dalwr Band D. Y mae’r tâl yn is ar
gyfer TrethDalwr Llanbedr PS wrth ystyried
chwyddiant (@1%). Y mae’r ffigwr wedi aros
yr un peth ond y mae gwerth y ffigwr wedi
disgyn. Roedd aelodau o’r farn y gellid
cwrdd â gwariant tebygol bob dydd y
flwyddyn nesaf o fewn y gyllideb o £41,000.
Gellir cwrdd â gofynion ychwanegol o’r
Cyfrif Arbedion.
Ystyriwyd yr arian wrth gefn. Adroddwyd y
gallai’r Cyngor Tref wynebu herion ariannol
yn ystod y dyfodol, gan fod Prydain yn
wynebu toriadau aruthrol parthed gwariant
cyhoeddus ac oherwydd y ddirwasgiad.
GWELLHAD BUAN
Roedd aelodau’n flin i glywed bod y Cyngh.
Greg Evans yn teimlo’n anhwylus ac yn yr
ysbyty. Estynnwyd dymuniadau gorau iddo.
BLWYDDYN NEWYDD DDA!
Hoffai aelodau Cyngor Tref Llanbedr Pont
Steffan ddymuno Blwyddyn Newydd Dda i
holl drigolion a busnesau Llanbedr Pont
Steffan. Diolch i bawb am eich ymdrechion
yn ystod y gorffennol ac edrychwn ymlaen i
gydweithio pellach yn ystod 2015.
BUDGET MEETING
The Annual Budget Meeting took place at
St Peter’s Church Hall on 8 January.
The Budget Report (can be downloaded
from the Town Council’s website) was
discussed at length. It was unanimously
agreed that the Precept for the next
financial year would remain at the same
figure, as the previous year i.e. at £41,000.
This represents a payment of £46.25p.a.
and 89pence per week for the Band D
Rate-Payer. Allowing for inflation (at 1%),
this figure represents a decrease for the
Lampeter rate-payer. The figure has
remained the same, but the value has
decreased. Members felt that running costs
could be met within this budget. Additional
payments could be met from reserves.
The level of reserves was considered. It
was reported that the Town Council could
be facing financial challenges in the future,
as Britain is facing severe public-spending
cuts and remains in recession.
GET WELL MESSAGE
Members were sorry to hear that Cllr Greg
Evans was unwell and in hospital. Best
Wishes were extended to him.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Members of Lampeter Town Council wish
all the residents and businesses of
Lampeter a Happy New Year. Thank you
to all, for past efforts and we look forward
to further joint-working in 2015.
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LETTERS
grapevine, victoria hall, bryn road, lampeter SA48 7EE
email: [email protected]
Tongue Twisters Your last issue (25, Dec/Jan) featured some tongue Twisters, in the Creative Ideas section. Here is one I remember from my youth:
How much wood would a woodchuck chuck, if a woodchuck could chuck wood?
As much wood as a woodchuck would chuck, if a woodchuck could chuck wood.
This of course has to be said as fast as possible, and I think it is a good way for children to learn how to use the words 'would' and 'could'. Also, I remember a song on the radio during the 1950’s:
I saw Esau sitting on a see-saw, I saw Esau with my girl,
I saw Esau sitting on a see-saw giving her a merry whirl,
When I saw Esau, he saw me, and I saw red and got so sore,
So I got a saw and I sawed Esau off that old see-saw
Dinah, from Llanybydder Thank you for sharing these Dinah. These provide quite a challenge. Eds
We would like to say a big thank you
to the staff at Tai Ceredigion and
Ceredigion County Council for kindly
donating gifts to the families that we
support in Ceredigion. We were
overwhelmed with your generosity and it is heart
warming to know that there are people in this world
like you, wanting to help others. Diolch yn Fawr,
Sharon Morris, Scheme Manager
Home-Start helps families with young children deal with
whatever life throws at them. We support parents as they learn
to cope, improve their confidence and build better lives for
their children. The benefits of our support include improved
health and well being and better family relationships.
We provide one-to-one support for parents
Our volunteers visit the family’s home for a couple of hours
every week. They tailor-make their support to the needs of the
parents and children. Volunteers are very committed and will
keep visiting until the parents feel they can stand on their own
two feet. Parents and volunteers often develop a deeply trusting
relationship which can lead to powerful change within the
family.
Baby Massage
I am an infant massage teacher and trainer qualified with Touch Learn International: www.touchlearn.co.uk I was pleased to read someone advocating the practice of infant massage, and although some of the article is good, there are a few points that need clarifying. 1. It is unnecessary to warm the oil prior to massage as the parents hand will suffice to warm a small amount of oil. 2. When using an oil for the first time it should be skin tested on both child and parent first. Although a vegetable oil is less likely to cause a reaction, it can happen; if this occurs a substitute could be Organic Sunflower Oil, as this is the closest to the natural oils in the skin and is less likely to cause a reaction. 3. The article also advocates the use of adding Camomile to the oil. This may be of use if it is being subscribed by a qualified aromatherapist to be used for a short period, but should not be used as general practice. If a parent is massaging baby every day, baby could end up with an overdose of essential oil. There is no research to prove that the use of essential oils is safe to use with babies. The strong odour of any essential oil can mask the smell of the parent which is important to aid bonding. 4. It is safer to massage babies laid on a towel on a soft surface on the floor. When baby is covered with oil they can become very slippy! Perhaps readers could be directed to the Guild of Sensory Development: www.gofsd.org.uk, where there are many use full articles for parents, including one on safe oils to use. Parents can also find a list of qualified infant massage teachers that are registered and live in the area. A list can also be found on the Touch Learn website.
If anyone is interested in learning infant massage with their baby please contact me for further information. Liz Tipping QIMT. MGofSD: 07971074690: [email protected] www.liztipping.co.uk
Liz Tipping
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Traws Link Cymru Update: Pont Llanio Railway Station - not dead just sleeping!
Carmarthen railway line and was the site of a very
substantial building, a milk factory, taking in, processing
and forwarding milk, by rail to much of the UK.
When travelling from Lampeter to Tregaron on the
A485, after about eight miles or so, you will pass
through a small hamlet called Llanio. A few hundred
yards after this is a right hand turning for Llanddewi
Breifi. Follow this road and, after a few hundred yards,
you will cross an old railway bridge (just before the river
bridge over the Teifi); stop and peer over the bridge,
you will have a surprise, I guarantee that.
Down below you will see the station platform (over 300
feet long) completely intact, and in the distance you can
also see an old stone goods shed (never rail
connected) in good condition. To your left is a superb
cast iron water tank, where once steam locomotives
quenched their thirsts, cast into its side and still clearly
legible is the makers name and date “Cambrian Works
1867 Oswestry”. After all these years of service it is still
holding water. They made ‘em good in those days!
The station opened in 1871, and although there were
few houses in the direct vicinity, I am sure it was well
used by Llanddewi Breifi residents, as this was their
nearest station. A creamery adjacent to the station was
opened in 1896, and later in 1937 another building was
added (this is still standing, albeit in a very dilapidated
and unsafe condition.)
Passenger trains ceased using the station from
22 February 1965, but milk trains continued to run from
the sidings up until October 1970, when all trains north
of Aberaeron Junction, Lampeter were withdrawn (milk
trains continued to go to Green Grove Creamery, Felin
Fach until September 1973).
Despite the track being lifted sometime after 1974, the
platform and some buildings were left undisturbed at
Pont Llanio - that was until a few weeks ago!
Recently, with landowner permission, Traws Link
Cymru, (the group campaigning to get the Aberystwyth-
Carmarthen line re-opened) have been allowed access
to the station platform and yard area (NOT the milk
factory building, it is unsafe) with a view to clearing the
site of years of tree and scrub growth, repainting the
water tank etc. When the station is once again tidy and
safe, we plan to hold various public events there during
2015, to commemorate 50
years since the withdrawal
of passenger services, and
to help promote the
current re-opening campaign.
To get involved with Traws Link Cymru’s campaign,
phone Adrian Kendon on 01570 218036.
If you have any old photographs of Pont Llanio or other
locations on the line, we would love to see them, phone
Nigel Bird on 01974 821281.
2015 will be a major year for the campaign, so why not
join in and help us make it happen!
Traws Link Cymru
Spot the difference?
Pont Llanio, 2014
Pont Llanio circa 1970, with the milk factory still in production
Most residents of Ceredigion will
struggle to locate where Pont Llanio
railway station was.
In its time a major station, especially for
freight traffic, it was on the Aberystwyth to
Shân Rees
That was in
1965. What a
difference it has
made to lives in
this area, the
loss of the
trains.
As you know,
moves are now
being made to
reinstate the rail
links in West
Wales, in particular from Aberystwyth to Carmarthen.
Lampeter Ramblers has organised a 10-mile circular
walk from Llanpumsaint to commemorate the fiftieth
anniversary of this closure on Sunday 22 February. For almost half of it we will be walking along the old
railway line, following the Afon Gwili from Cynwyl Elfed
back to Llanpumsaint.
Meet at 10am in the Rookery car park, Lampeter, from
where people will share cars or get a lift; or join us at
Llanpumsaint Village Hall at 10.45am.
We’ll gather at the local pub for a drink at the end.
Come for it all or part. Bring your lunch.
Hopefully, there will be media coverage of this event to
commemorate the sad loss, and to publicise the new
initiative.
For more details, please contact Kay, 01570 480041 or
James, 01570 480743. Do come along!
Last Passenger Train out of Lampeter
Photo: Last train out of Lampeter, 1965 with kind permission of Kit Windle,
Graduate of St David’s College, 1966
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Recent Research has shown that exercising little and
often may do you more good than a weekly extreme
workout.
At this time of year people often resolve to live a
healthier lifestyle and sign up for the gym, start
jogging or join an exercise class. In fact, a recent
study at Maastricht University claims that exercising
little and often may be better for us that going all out
for an hour or two a week.
Results showed Moderate activities done daily were
more effective than High level activities done less
regularly. The main key to better health was to cut
down on long periods of inactivity. This can be done
by tweaking a daily routine to increase the amount of
activity you do on a daily basis....taking the stairs,
parking further away from your destination so that
you walk more etc. These small changes done daily
raise metabolism more than occasional bursts of
high level exercise.
This is especially true for older, less fit and less
mobile people, who may even cause harm to
themselves by attempting a new High Level exercise
regime. Regular moderate exercise reduces the risk
of heart disease, improves lung function and keeps
you feeling mentally alert. It is also proven to
increase life expectancy.
So seeing all this evidence, what stops women from
joining a gentle exercise class designed to increase
fitness and mobility?
I have now been teaching Fit For Life classes (for
over 50's) in Lampeter for four years. When women
contact me about the class they are often very
worried that their fitness levels are very low and that
they will not be able to do the class. The whole point
of Fit For Life is that it is a way to gradually (and I
mean gradually) increase fitness, flexibility and mo-
bility. The class has women with hip replacements,
MS, and chronic arthritis, to name but a few issues.
All the exercises that we learn in class are easy to do
at home and if you are able to just do a couple of
stretches each time you are waiting for the kettle to
boil or each time you sit at the kitchen table you will
find it makes a huge difference in the long run.
The other concern women often have is that they will
'look stupid' until they learn what to do. Because Fit
for Life is based on Belly Dance we spend quite a lot
of time laughing, while we all attempt the impossible
together! Belly Dance adapts well for Fit For Life,
because it not only concentrates on core strength in
a very gently way, but also stretches your brain
power to coordinate body movements in new ways.
Finally, it is a lot of fun, and some say laughter is the
best medicine.
Come along and see for yourself. The first session is
free.
Belly Dance with Rose: Mondays 1.30–2.45pm
Belly Fit for Over 50’s with Rose: Mondays 3–4pm
All at Shiloh Church Hall. (High Street, next to
Lampeter Police Station).
For more details contact Rose: 01239 851737,
Rose Barter
Exercising to get fit? ..... Maybe less is more
They divided exercise into 3 categories:
High - e.g. athletics, general sport and housework
Moderate - e.g. cycling and walking
Low - e.g. standing or sitting
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Natural Craft Stall People’s Market,
Victoria Hall, Lampeter, 2nd & 4th Saturday of the month, 10am - 1pm
Buy pre-packed or pick and mix ranges of plant dyed textiles; needlework and felting kits; fair
trade upcycled jewellery, hand felt purses, embroidered bags, cushions; gifts; bespoke
commissioned designs; or book a place on a workshop direct from the stall.
POTTING SHED DIRECT All natural materials, sustainable
and ethical.
Natural Craft Workshops 10–4 pm
Small friendly, informal groups with all materials and a light lunch included.
Regular venues include 1st Lampeter Scouts Hall, and
The Quercus Rooms, Carmarthen.
Raised needlework, creative use of plants like nettles, natural plant dyeing, wet/dry felting, & making textiles all on offer.
Booking not always essential
Dates for NEW Drop in Workshops to be arranged
Private Tuition Workshops also available
Please see websites or visit Pam’s stall for further details. www.pottingsheddirect.co.uk
www.facebook.com/pottingsheddirect www.pinterest.com/pamdirect
www.etsy.com/uk/shop/pottingsheddirect
My name is Judith McKay. I have had Primary
Progressive MS for about twelve years. It appears that
there are several people with Multiple Sclerosis in the
Lampeter area, and I was asked if I would set up a
local support group.
We had our first get-together on Mon 5 Jan 2015 in the
Mustard Seed Cafe. It was a really good experience for
all who attended, both with MS, and/or their Carers. It
was good to get to know others in this rather free-for-all
session, which went down really well (so I’m told)
rather than anything too organised.
We were joined by Annie Zakiewicz, a Member of the
Association of Reflexologists, who offered introductory
tasters of reflexology on people's hands. This was a new
experience for me, and was very relaxing.
The back room at the Mustard Seed is a very suitable
meeting place, with full disability facilities, which was
important as we had some people in wheelchairs and
even a Disability Assistance dog.
So if you suffer from MS, you and your Carer will be very
welcome to join us.
Next meeting: 2 Feb, 1.30-3.30pm. Judith
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Homoeopathy is based on the principles of ‘like cures
like’ and the ‘minimum dose’ (less is more!) The
natural substance is diluted and potentized
(energetically activated by repeated shakings) so
many times that the dilution goes beyond the point of
the physical level as we can currently see it or
measure it. It goes to the energetic level, or the
quantum level.
What the heck is ‘dark matter’ and where can we find
it?
How do we know that someone is looking at us when
we have our backs to them?
What are nanobubbles?
What is the ‘God particle’?
“The Higgs boson is...the smallest possible excitation
of the Higgs field...a field that takes a non-zero
constant value almost everywhere. The presence of
this field explains why some fundamental particles
have mass while the symmetries controlling their
interactions should require them to be
massless.” (Wikipedia)
So the Universe works in mysterious ways. The
smallest, most imperceptible particles may be
holding it all together, and unifying us all in ways we
do not yet understand.
There is plenty of evidence that homoeopathy works;
for example, a study at Bristol Homoeopathic
Hospital in 2005 of over 6,500 consecutive patients
found that 70% of follow-up patients reported
improved health. A survey of 147 homoeopathy
patients suffering from respiratory allergies showed
that 87% improved.(1) In a group of 118 children with
eczema, 54 were treated with homoeopathy; after
one year, the doctors concluded that symptoms were
better in those given homoeopathy.(2)
Now let’s see how the ‘More is More’ philosophy
is doing.
Statistics from the Medicines and Healthcare
products Regulatory Agency reveal 973 people died
from suspected serious side effects of
pharmaceutical drugs in 2006. Their figures also
show there were 9,801 reported cases, between May
and December 2006, of patients having a serious
suspected adverse reaction to the drugs they were
prescribed.(3)
Antibiotics have been over-used and are becoming
ineffective. The World Health Organization and many
others have urged doctors to reduce the number of
antibiotics they are prescribing.
Researchers from Cambridge University conclude
that ACE inhibitors (used to lower blood pressure)
could be responsible for 1 in 7 cases of kidney injury.
Prescriptions suddenly increased by 16% in 2010;
the researchers reckon that 1,636 of the admissions
in 2010 could have been avoided had doctors kept to
prescribing levels of 2007.(4)
Between 1990 and 2001 prescriptions for ADHD
drugs for children rose by 500%. This is despite the
fact that researchers from John Hopkins Children’s
Centre conclude that “90% of children saw no
improvement in their symptoms six years after
diagnosis and after taking medication.”(5)
The University of Warwick studied 34,727 people
taking benzodiazepines (sleeping pills and sedatives)
for 7 years, and concluded that the drugs doubled
the risk of death.(6)
I think that Less is More is certainly worth
considering.
Joanne Camlin BSc WSHom
1. ‘Homoeopathy’ 1995 2. ‘Complementary Therapies in Medicine’, 2008; 16 3. ‘The Telegraph’, Oct 2007 4. ‘Public Library of Science One’, 2013 5. ’Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology’, 2013 6. ‘British Medical Journal’, 2014
Quantum Field Healing? Less is More with Homoeopathy
Bara Preseli A community supported bakery invites you to
a workshop to learn to make bread and to form a
Bread Club for Men aged 50+ If you would like to learn how to make your own
good honest healthy loaf along with a shared soup, please come along !
You may have made bread in the past and can share your stories/skills!
Victoria Hall, Lampeter Fri 6 & Fri 20 February
10am to 1pm Cost: £3
For further information
Contact: Luke, 07908 860061 [email protected]
Please book in advance!
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Next Copy Deadline: Fri 13 Feb 2015
Issue 27
Theme: ‘Time to Shine’
Photos: Tracey O’ Grady
Karen’s Creative Compendium (KCC) is a new
feature in Grapevine for 2015. It aims to provide a
window to the wealth of creative writing currently
being produced in and around Lampeter, by
published and unpublished poets, authors,
scriptwriters and the many who write just for fun or
relaxation.
Edited by professional writer and journalist Karen
Gemma Brewer, KCC is open to writers of all styles,
experience and age, living or writing in and around
Lampeter. Contributors are invited to draw on, but
are not restricted to, the monthly Grapevine theme
for inspiration and selection will be biased towards
works sympathetic to the ethos of Transition
Llambed.
This first edition of the Compendium (pages 28 & 29)
includes members of the Lampeter Writers’
Workshop, Lampeter Poems & Pints, and Lampeter
Red Heron poetry performers’ group, but KCC is
equally open to writers of prose and dialogue.
Due to space limitations, shorter short stories and
scripts have a better chance of selection, but
consideration will be given to episodic publication of
longer pieces over two or three issues.
Contributions must be your own original work and
should be sent to [email protected],
clearly marked KCC in the subject line. Submissions
can be typed directly into the email or sent as an
MSWord attachment, together with your name,
address and contact telephone number.
Full guidelines for contributors are on the Grapevine
page at www.transitionllambed.com
Lampeter has long been a hotbed of creative writing
and KCC aims to reflect the diversity, relevance and
quality of material being created in the area today.
I’m impatient to read your efforts, so get scribbling!
Karen Gemma Brewer
New window on creative writing in Lampeter
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Beginners Drop-in Weekly
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Experienced, qualified
tutor Working at a pace to
suit you whatever your age or ability!
£8 per session
Bring your own laptop/ipad/tablet (provided if needed)
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Starts Thursday 29 Jan 2015 2.30-4.30pm - Intermediate (monthly)
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Private 1:1 lessons also available at hourly rate Daytime or evening (at home)
01570 423501
SOCIALISE FUN!
MAKING A DIFFERENCE :
VOLUNTEERING FOR WATER AID
You’ve seen the publicity – the shot of a small child
with a beaker, collecting dirty water for drinking, with
the caption ‘I’ve less than a minute to convince you
to support Water Aid. You see, in that time, dirty
water will kill a child like me.’ Or the poster of a
teenager looking so happy because at last she can
go to school every week, rather than 3 weeks a
month – because she now has a toilet she can use.
Here are the facts: 1 in 10 people in the world do not
have access to safe water; two-fifths of people on
the planet do not have access to adequate
sanitation; 200 children a day die due to using dirty
water and inadequate sanitation.
I want to do something to help this situation. I want
to start a Water Aid group in Lampeter. Are you
moved to talk about this possibility, in being an
active member, sharing ideas to make a difference?
Please contact Shân, 01570218138,
Together, lets make it happen. Thank you.
EVERY MINUTE, EVERY DAY, PEOPLE SUFFER AND LIVES ARE LOST
NEEDLESSLY BECAUSE OF A LACK OF SAFE WATER AND SANITATION. HELP
US END THIS GLOBAL CRISIS AND TRANSFORM LIVES.
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Llun/Photo: Tim Jones
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Papur bro ardal plwyfi: Cellan, Llanbedr Pont Steffan, Llanbedr Wledig, Llanfair Clydogau, Llangybi, Llanllwni, Llanwenog, Llanwnnen, Llanybydder, Llanycrwys ac
Uwch Gaeo a Phencarreg. The Welsh language community newspaper for Lampeter and the neighbouring parishes.
Beginning a new year and a lot of individuals are starting to prepare for eisteddfodau. All primary schools in the area usually hold an eisteddfod on St Davids Day. This year, Ysgol Bro Pedr’s Eisteddfod is on 11 and 12 February.
Shortly afterwards the district and county Urdd eisteddfodau are held. A very busy period of time learning pieces,
practicing and biting nails while competing on stage in front of a large audience and respectable judges.
An eisteddfod is a Welsh festival of literature, music and performance. Large and small eisteddfodau are held across
Wales and also in Patagonia. The largest are the National Eisteddfod,
the Urdd National Eisteddfod and the Llangollen International
Eisteddfod. In this area the YFC Eisteddfodau are very popular in the
autumn term. The local annual eisteddfodau are Eisteddfod Capel y
Groes, Pumsaint, Felinfach and Lampeter Rhys Thomas James
Pantyfedwen Eisteddfod. The first record we have for an
Eisteddfod is in The Chronicle of the Princes (Brut y Tywysogion) which was held in the castle of Lord Rhys
in 1176 in Cardigan. The festival was held there, where poets and
musicians across the country were invited. A chair was given at the Lord’s table to the best poet and
musician, a tradition that continues today at the National Eisteddfod. Rhys organized two competitions, one for poets
and one for musicians. We can be proud that this tradition continues, mainly because of the hard work done by
volunteers. But more than that, we should be proud that the eisteddfod continues to foster new talents. Who won the 18
to 25 Baritone Bass Solo at the Lampeter and District National Eisteddfod in 1984? None other than Bryn Terfel
from Pantglas. Today he is a world renowned opera singer. Where would he be today without the upbringing in the
eisteddfodau? Another example is Elliw Dafydd from Silian, or Anni Dafydd as known today in drama circles. Elliw has
been successful in many eisteddfodau including school eisteddfodau, the Urdd Eisteddfod and the Young Farmers
Eisteddfod. Currently she is on tour with the National Theatre of Wales show 'The Ugly Duckling' in Welsh and
appears on the new series 'Lan a Lawr' on S4C. A very talented local young lady.
So, if you want to give your kids and young people a chance, make sure that they get the opportunity to compete
in Eisteddfodau, and if you fancy a feast of entertainment, be part of the audience.
Dechrau blwyddyn newydd ac mae llawer o unigolion yn dechrau paratoi ar gyfer eisteddfodau. Bydd pob ysgol gynradd yn yr ardal fel arfer yn cynnal eisteddfod adeg Gŵyl Ddewi. Eleni cynhelir Eisteddfod Ysgol Bro Pedr ar yr 11eg a’r 12fed o Chwefror. Yn fuan wedyn fe ddaw eisteddfodau cylch a sir yr Urdd. Cyfnod prysur iawn o ddysgu gwaith, ymarferion a chnoi ewinedd wrth gystadlu ar lwyfan o flaen cynulleidfa fawr a beirniaid parchus. Cystadleuaeth rhwng adroddwyr, llefarwyr, llenorion, cantorion a cherddorion yw'r Eisteddfod fodern yn bennaf. Cynhelir Eisteddfodau mawr a bach ledled Cymru a hefyd ym Mhatagonia. Y mwyaf yw'r Eisteddfod Genedlaethol, Eisteddfod Genedlaethol yr Urdd ac Eisteddfod Ryngwladol Llangollen. Yn yr ardal hon mae Eisteddfodau Clybiau Ffermwyr Ifanc yn boblogaidd iawn yn nhymor yr Hydref. Yr eisteddfodau blynyddol lleol yw Eisteddfod Capel y Groes, Pumsaint, Felinfach ac Eisteddfod Rhys Thomas James Pantyfedwen Llanbedr Pont Steffan. Y cofnod cyntaf sydd gennym am Eisteddfod yw hwnnw ym Mrut y Tywysogion am yr un a gynhaliwyd yng nghastell Yr Arglwydd Rhys ym 1176 yn Aberteifi. Cynhaliwyd yr ŵyl yno, a chafodd beirdd a cherddorion ledled y wlad eu gwahodd. Rhoddwyd cadair wrth fwrdd yr Arglwydd i'r bardd a'r cerddor gorau, traddodiad sy'n parhau hyd heddiw yn yr Eisteddfod Genedlaethol. Trefnodd Rhys ddwy gystadleuaeth, y naill ar gyfer beirdd a'r llall ar gyfer cerddorion. Gallwn ymfalchïo fod y traddodiad yn parhau, a hynny oherwydd dyfalbarhad gwirfoddolwyr. Ond yn fwy na hynny, dylem ymfalchïo fod yr eisteddfodau yn parhau i feithrin talentau newydd. Pwy enillodd gystadleuaeth Unawd Bariton Bas 18 i 25 oed yn Eisteddfod Genedlaethol Llanbedr Pont Steffan a’r fro 1984? Neb llai na Bryn Terfel o Bantglas. Erbyn heddiw mae’n ganwr opera byd enwog. Ble fyddai ef heddiw oni bai am fagwraeth yn yr eisteddfodau? Enghraifft arall yw Elliw Dafydd o Silian, neu Anni Dafydd fel ei hadnabyddir hi heddiw ym myd y ddrama. Bu Elliw yn llwyddiannus mewn nifer fawr o eisteddfodau gan gynnwys eisteddfodau’r ysgol, eisteddfodau’r Urdd a’r Ffermwyr Ifanc. Ar hyn o bryd mae’n teithio gyda Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru yn sioe ‘Yr Hwyaden Fach Hyll’ ac yn ymddangos ar gyfres newydd ‘Lan a Lawr’ ar S4C. Merch ifanc leol amryddawn. Felly os am roi’r cyfle i’ch plant a phobl ifanc gwnewch yn siŵr eu bod yn cael y cyfle i gystadlu mewn eisteddfodau, ac os am wledd o adloniant, mynnwch fod yn rhan o’r gynulleidfa.
Mawrth 6 March Eisteddfod Gylch yr Urdd District Eisteddfod
Mawrth 20 21 24 March Eisteddfodau Sir yr Urdd County Eisteddfodau
Ebrill 8 April Eisteddfod Capel y Groes Eisteddfod
Mai 25-30 May Eisteddfod Yr Urdd Caerffili Caerphilly Urdd National Eisteddfod
Gorffennaf 7-12 July Eisteddfod Ryngwladol Llangollen International Eisteddfod
Awst 1-8 August Eisteddfod Genedlaethol Maldwyn Montgomeryshire National Eisteddfod
Awst 29 a 31 August Eisteddfod Llanbedr Pont Steffan Lampeter Eisteddfod
Hydref 10 16 17 October Eisteddfod CFfI Sir Gâr Carms YFC Eisteddfod
Hydref 29 a 31 October Eisteddfod CFfI Ceredigion YFC Eisteddfod
Tachwedd 21 November Eisteddfod CFfI Cymru yn Aberystwyth Wales YFC Eisteddfod
Eisteddfodau
John Rhys Evans, a poet from Pumsaint being greeted by Ysgol y Dderi pupils in the Lampeter Rhys Thomas James Pantyfedwen
Eisteddfod in 2014.
John Rhys Evans, bardd o Bumsaint yn cael ei gyfarch gan ddisgyblion Ysgol y Dderi yn Eisteddfod Rhys Thomas James
Llanbedr Pont Steffan 2014.
Dylan Lewis
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Home of
Lampeter Credit Union
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THE MAGIC LAMP CINEMA - TAKE 2
@VICTORIA HALL
The Magic Lamp Cinema is back - now showing in Screen 2 @ Victoria Hall. We've moved to the Small Hall for the winter until the Main Hall is kitted out for the big shows. The Small Hall is
warmer, more cosy and has much better sound. We even provide free tea, coffee and hot chocolate!
The flexibility of the Small Hall is also allowing us to try different days and times.
Admission is by donation and free refreshments are provided
We are alternating Friday and Saturday for the main shows, including: What We Did On Our Holiday (7 Feb)
and the classic The Third Man (21 Feb)
There are children's matinees at 2.30pm when the People's Market runs (2nd & 4th Sat each month) Children's films on the matinee programme include:
The Boxtrolls (14 Feb) and Guardians of the Galaxy (28 Feb)
We are also trying a midweek 'Wales on Wednesday' programme on a couple of Wednesdays each month,
with films being from, about, or set in Wales.
Films coming up include: The Proud Valley (11 Feb) and Resistance (25 Feb)
To keep up to date with the plans ahead, watch the Magic Lamp Facebook page facebook.com/MagicLampCinema
If you would like a copy of the full programme contact Chris Studman: 01570 493649 [email protected]
Llun/Photo: Tim Jones
It is certainly not a new craze to recycle old bits into
new beautiful and innovative creations, though the
interest in sewing and other crafts have made a
considerable come back lately.
However The Women’s Institute has used the “Less
is More” concept for a long time now, and has been
‘recycling’ since its inauguration back in 1915, this
year being the 100th Celebratory year of The W.I.
In its early years, the W.I. took delivery of fruits and
vegetables from farmers and private growers and,
with its special sugar quotation, recycled it in order to
make a preserve, which could then be kept on pantry
shelves for months, instead of the few weeks fresh
produce would have given them.
This was important during the First World War and
indeed the Second, as much of this preserved stock
went to our brave soldiers of both wars to keep their
spirits and vitamins up, as well as home use, where
vital dietary needs were met in households that had
little to survive on. It was a simple way of using the
fruit or vegetables and sugar but an ingenious way to
create more, from less and which had a great impact
on how we lived and on our health generally.
The Women’s Institute also showed women how to
reuse and adapt the simple, worn out pieces they
have, clothes, curtains, and even old shoes, to make
more of them, to stretch their use, to keep people
clothed, again things we might now consider
unusable, they made more of it to help get through
troubled times.
After one hundred years, the Women’s Institute is still
performing these same principles of making and
creating useful objects out of nothing, and proving
that indeed, “Less can be More”.
The Custard Queens’ Women’s Institute would like to
show you how “Less is More” by inviting you to their
events. They have organized some special events for
this year of the W.I. Hundredth Year Anniversary and
would love to see you there.
In January, they held a “’Remember When” Games
Night, which was exceptional fun bringing out of the
toy box (borrowing from the children, possibly without
their knowledge) all those fun games you used to
play; Connect Four, Monopoly, Draughts, Hungry
Hippo’s for example, and a great time was had by all,
followed a few days later, by a Modern Dance class
at Sally Saunder’s Dance School - admittedly, the
Royal Ballet we are NOT!
Further events:
Feb 15: Geology Meeting
Mar 15: Watercolour Painting
Apr. 19: Fundraiser, West Wales Women’s Aid
There will also be trips to Port Merion and Snowdon, a Pottery Painting Craft Day, Anniversary Celebrations and of course our Monthly ‘Crafternoons’.
For events for the rest of the year, please see listings in future editions of Grapevine.
Custard Queens meet Every Third Sunday of the Month at the Victoria Hall, Lampeter, 7-10pm. (Please
ring to confirm Venue, as this is liable to change).
Ages from 18 to 80+ all very welcome. More details:
07540 383835, [email protected] or check out the NEW website at http://custardqueenswi.weebly.com and Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/custardqueenswi
Carole Elizabeth
Less is more!
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The cold and blustery weather might make you think of cosy nights in and romantic
evenings by a roaring log fire, but you might find that your love life is also feeling a
chill. Indeed the weather could be putting a dampener on your love life. When
you’re exposed to sunlight, your body produces more seratonin and Melanocyte
Stimulating Hormone (MSH). Studies have linked MSH to an increased sex drive in
women whilst seratonin makes you feel good, so summer loving may be more than
a phrase.
Whilst liquid sunshine is not yet on the market, eating specific foods can enhance
the libido and arouse desire. For thousands of years people have taken delights in
aphrodisiacs and secret elixirs of love. Love foods that stimulate desire and
enhance libido are prized in cultures throughout the world. From commonplace
foods such as honey and apricots to exotic ingredients shrouded in secrecy and
history, the amatory properties of food are founded in more than just myth. Often
foods that are considered to be aphrodisiacs have health benefits that help to
stimulate our bodies and minds.
Top Foods of Love:
The Seductively, Soft Apricot
The tender, golden apricot has been considered a fertility aid for centuries. It is
recorded that in the court of James I, “apricocks” were commonly served as
amatory enhancing treat. Whilst in China fresh apricot pulp combined with Royal
Jelly has been considered a provocative love potion for centuries. Fresh apricots,
liquidised and combined with Royal Jelly at a ratio of 50% fruit to 5% Royal Jelly,
should give a restorative tonic when spread on your morning toast. These golden
delights will give you a boost not least because they are packed with vitamins and
nutrients. Bursting with beta-carotene they are a good antioxidant and their
reputation as a fertility aid is well deserved as they contain iron, magnesium,
vitamin A , fibre and not to forget Vitamin E, which is dubbed as the sex vitamin.
Sensual Sea Food
Oysters have long been thought of as aphrodisiacs; indeed legend has it that the
Venetian lover Casanova ate copious amounts of oysters each morning for
breakfast. Studies now prove that eating oysters does improve dopamine levels
which boosts libido in men and women. Oysters are also proven to be good for
fertility as they contain zinc which is vital for testosterone production and healthy
sperm. It is considered that they are most potent eaten plain with just the simplest
of dressings.
It is not just oysters that have aphrodisiac qualities, all shellfish contain
phosphorus, calcium, iodine, iron, vitamin B and glycol-phosphates which is the
essential combination of a strong aphrodisiac, so if you don’t fancy an oyster
seductively, sliding down your throat, the lobster, crab, clams, winkles, cockles,
mussels and scallops all make for frisky aphrodisiacs.
Garlic to Get You Going
How about some raw garlic to get you in the mood for love? Eating raw garlic may
make your breath repulsive to your partner, but it will stir up sexual desire. The heat
in garlic is what awakens your libido and the allicin, that garlic contains, is thought
to increase blood flow to sexual organs. However, this is not a quick fix as you
need to consume raw garlic for at least a month before you reap the benefits.
If a dish of oysters and side salad of raw garlic has failed to get you in the mood,
you could resort to the lovers favourite, chocolate. Aptly termed 'nourishment for
the gods' by the Aztecs, chocolate is proven to increase levels of serotonin in the
brain, making you feel happy and more receptive to the powers of seduction. If all
else fails throw away your inhibitions and enjoy a glass of champagne with your
meal and hope that the fizz will percolate through to your bedroom antics.
Seren Evans-Charrington www.cooking calendar.me
Food for Love
Wonderful Walnuts
Walnuts were considered a
symbol of fecundity by the
Ancient Greeks and Romans
and were thrown at children
by the bridegroom at
weddings as a sign of leaving
childish things behind and
becoming a man.
Walnut Cream
Ingredients:
225g walnuts (chopped finely)
300ml goats milk
3 tbsp. runny honey
4 raw egg yolks
Method:
Place the milk and walnuts in
a pan and simmer gently, until
the nuts soften. Allow the
mixture to cool slightly and
liquidize it with the egg yolks
and honey until it is a thick
consistency. Delicious served
in a wine glass as a pudding
or as a dip with a selection of
breads, smoked cheese and
pastrami.
Amorous Asparagus
With is phallic shape
asparagus is well known as a
food of love. This aristocratic
vegetable has been cultivated
since 2000 BC and is high B
vitamin content means that its
reputation as an aphrodisiac
is well deserved, having been
linked to a healthy sex drive in
men and women. Young
tender asparagus spears
served with butter are ideal
for dipping in the yolk of a
perfectly poached egg.
Cooking Asparagus: To boil: submerge in a large
pan of boiling water, cover
and cook for 3-6 minutes.
Drain and toss in melted
butter. Serve immediately
To steam: stand the
asparagus in 3 inches of
boiling water, cover and cook
for 3-6 minutes. Remove
when tender and serve with
melted butter and freshly
ground black pepper.
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I have a number of stories
that start with "my mate
Alistair ..." but I am
pleased to say this one is
suitable for printing in a
fine upstanding magazine
such as The Grapevine.
Al (I’ll call him that to protect his identity) has recently
become an advocate of the small wood burner that had stood
in the corner of his backroom since he bought his terraced
house some years ago. Heating bills were going up and up and
the burner became a more and more attractive option as part
of his heating system. Al has become a convert. He now
travels with gloves and small saw in the boot of his car and
can be found 'recycling' all sorts of free fuel. We have even
been treated to a Facebook picture showing Al in chainsawing
gear with his new chainsaw - Jack Nicholson in The Shining
meets a Monty Python Lumberjack. Back to the gadget story...
I was complaining to Al that sawing wood was a slow job on my
own, each length had to be secured and then cut into 12 inch
logs before splitting. Al recommended a shiny new gadget he
had recently bought, that allowed him to stack and secure
lengths of wood in such a way that multiple lengths can be cut
at the same time - I will rely on the picture to explain how it
works - it isn’t complicated but possibly beyond my literary
skills. I have seen home made versions of such devices and
had been pondering the construction of something similar
using a length of railway sleeper and some steel - where I was
going to get the steel from was going to be my first
challenge. So I opted to buy one - after all, I could always
blame Al if it didn’t work. Well, no need to blame anyone, it is
superb. I reckon I can now cut wood 5 times faster than
previously. This makes a considerable difference to my ability
to burn wood at home and thus reduce my reliance on
non-replenishable fossil fuels (and save money on oil). In a
typical UK household, more than half the money spent on fuel
bills goes towards providing heating and hot water (Source:
Energy Saving Trust). If I can produce more of my own heat
using a renewable source I think it is good all round.
I am lucky to be able to source enough wood for my own
home, but suppliers such as Long Wood, will sell lengths of
wood (cords) which are carbon neutral because they are the
result of coppicing - part of a sustainable woodland
management plan.
For the real gadget geeks, I have learnt a couple of things
whilst setting up and using the device. The instructions were
very simple and did make it clear the importance of the
distance between the metal supports, (you have to provide
your own wooden base but the kit does include the drills) -
pity I didn’t take more notice of them really! The distance
really is important, particularly if you have a small stove
where the length of wood is limited - you have been warned.
The only other item of note is that it does make the
subsequent splitting of the logs slightly harder as you are not
guaranteed such ‘square’ ends so the logs do not stand so
easily - but it is manageable.
Apart from the obvious advantage of speed, the gadget does
what it says on the box, the wood does not spin, it is all nicely
held off the floor, so I am cutting at a comfortable height - I
have even used it to stack and cut really thin branches for
kindling - works perfectly. I would recommend one to anyone
who has need to cut a reasonable volume of wood. It is far
faster, and feels a lot safer than a traditional saw-horse and
will deal with any diameter from twig to 10 inch.
GRAPEVINE GADGETS
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Victoria Hall: regular activities and classes
Bryn Road, Lampeter SA48 7EE
To book the Victoria Hall phone: 07891 632614 Email: [email protected] Community groups & local small-scale commercial: Large hall £14/hour; Small hall £9/hour; Combined £22/
hour. We also have office space, committee room and small therapy/ class/ conference room. See www.vichall.org.uk for more details.
Day Weekly (W)
Fortnightly (F) Monthly (M)
Time Activity / Class Contact
Name Number
Monday W 9.30am-12.30pm
WEA Sewing class
Hannah Cutler 01570 421236
W 7.30-9pm
Magical Music in Lampeter (choir, 16+)
Louise Broome 01545 560222
Tuesday W 1-2pm & 6-7pm
American Tribal Style Bellydancing
Wendy Steele 01570 472921 07752 478779
W
Welcoming newcomers
4.15-5.45pm
LYTSS: Lampeter
Youth Theatre & Stage School
Tracy Reynolds 07975 288860
W 6-8pm Welsh Class Meryl Evans 01545 572715
Wednesday W 10am-1pm
Hafan Cymru ‘Moving on Club’
Helping you get back to work
Becky Turton 07875 272834
W 10-12pm Welsh Class Meryl Evans 01545 572715
W 10am-1pm
Age Cymru Drop in session for learning computer skills
and general advice
F 2-
4.30pm Young at Heart
Sandwiches & social for the wiser folk of Lampeter
W 6.30-
7.30pm Boxercise Oliver Leighton 07918 661194
W More info page 5
7.30pm The Magic Lamp Cinema - Take 2
Chris Studman 01570 493649
Thursday W 9.30am-12.30pm
WEA Sewing class
Hannah Cutler 01570 421236
W 1-3pm Welsh classes Meryl Evans 01545 572715
W 6.30-
7.30pm Line Dancing:
Class for beginners Heather Boothby 01570 493458
W 8-9pm Boxersize Oliver Leighton 07918 661194
M
3rd Thur each month
7-9pm Transition Llambed
‘Big Gathering’ (tbc)
A social gathering for all those interested in any issues remotely ’Green’.
Everyone welcome!
Friday NEW! 1-3pm Bread Making for
Men Luke Conlon 07908 860061
W 4.30-
6.00pm
LYTSS: Lampeter
Youth Theatre & Stage School
Dinah Mulholland 07531 963175
Saturday
2nd & 4th Sat each month
10am-1pm
People’s Market Local food, produce and crafts. Plus Credit Union, café, live music & other attractions
W More info page 5
2.30pm 7.30pm
The Magic Lamp Cinema - Take 2
Chris Studman 01570 493649
Sunday W 10am-7pm
Lampeter Evangelical Church
Gareth Jones at the Mustard Seed café
01570 423344
W 6-9pm Jujitsu James Masters 07564 666530
M 7-10pm Custard Queens WI Jen Pink 07540 383835
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what’s going on listings are free. send details of your event to [email protected]
courses________________ Denmark Farm Conservation Centre, Betws Bledrws Sat 24 Jan: Wet Felting (beginners) Sat 31 Jan: Winter Pruning of Fruit Trees Sun 1 Feb: Success with Seeds/How to get started Growing Organically Sat 7 Feb: Wet Felting - Hats (intermediate) Sun 8 Feb & Sun 1 March: What to do in your Garden this month (5 part course) Sun 8 Feb: Volunteer Activity: Habitat and Trail Maintenance Sat 14, 21 and 28 Feb: Introduction to Outdoor Digital Photography Sat 21 - Sun 22 Feb: Willow Basket Weaving Wed 25-Fri 27 Feb: Ecology I Sat 28 Feb-Mon 1st March: Traditional Stone Faced Walling (at Cors Caron) Wed 4 March: How to get started Growing Fruit Fri 6-Sun 8 March: Plant Diversity Sun 8 March: Early Spring Birdsong Walk (FREE) Fri 13-Sun 15 March: Gardening with Wildlife Sun 15 March: Ornamental Gardening (6-part course) Wed 18 March: Growing in the Polytunnel Sat 21 March: Introduction to Leathercraft Sun 22 March: Volunteer Activity: Habitat and Trail Maintenance For full details: 01570 493358, www.denmarkfarm.org.uk
Bara Preseli: A community supported bakery invites you to a bread making workshop and to form a Bread Club for Men aged 50+. If you would like to learn how to make your own good, honest, healthy loaf along with a shared soup, please come along. Have you made bread in the past? Can you share stories/skills? Victoria Hall, Lampeter. Fri 6
& Fri 20 Feb,
10am-1pm. £3. For more info contact Luke, 07908860061, [email protected] Please book in advance!
Bike Demonstrations at People’s Market, Victoria Hall, every second and fourth Saturday of month. Topics including: aspects of owning folding bikes, information on normal and electric bikes, fold-ability, weights, maintenance, gears, brakes, wheels and tyres as well as information on
new and recycled b ikes and workshops. Literature available on various bike related subjects. Contact: Milly, 07583 248387, [email protected]
creative_______________ Art Exhibition of works by local artists at Coffee Stop, 78 Bridge Street, Lampeter. The exhibition will be open every Thursday throughout spring and summer, 10am-3pm or other times by appointment. Please contact Celia, 01570 423134
Spinning Lessons with Ann Fisher Rhodes at Ffarmers Neuadd Bro Fana/Village Hall. Improvers every Wednesday 1.30-3.30, £8. Now taking names for the next beginner sessions. Contac t Ann 01558 650760, www.spinwise.co.uk spinwise.uk@btinternet
Jewellery Making Course for Beginners: basic jewellery-making skills. Held in the local Ceredigion area, courses and times to be agreed by mutual arrangement. Contact: Peter, 07984 883453. events ________________
Cinio Cymraeg Tregaron. Welsh language monthly dinners at the Talbot Hotel, Tues 3 Feb and every first Tues of the month. Not suitable for absolute beginners but anyone who has attended classes or conversation groups for a year or two will probably find the events enjoyable. Completely informal. We meet in the bar at 7pm for 7.30pm.A small group, normally 6 to 8, including 2/3 fluent Welsh speakers. Order a light meal or main from the Talbot bar menu - in Welsh. To join the group mailing list and have a say in planning future events, contact: Myra Mortlock, [email protected] Lampeter Beer Festival 2015. Lampeter Round Table is hosting Lampeter’s first Beer Festival at the University on Sat 7 Feb, 4-11pm. Over a dozen cask ales and ciders from across Wales, along with food and live entertainment. £2.50 entry includes commemorative pint glass. Website/Facebook: http://lampeterbeerfestival.co.uk https://www.facebook.com/events/ 803169499747138/ For more information contact: Rob Phillips [email protected]
Mulberry Bush Café Great music and excellent food on Sat 21
Feb 7.30 p.m.
The Backroom Band with Middle Eastern Vegetarian three course dinner. This brilliant trio play lively traditional Celtic music on harp, fiddle, accordion and pipes. £19.95 Booking essential 01570 423317 Cymdeithas Hanes Llambed: The next meeting will be held on Tues 17 Feb, 7.30pm, Old Hall, University of Trinity St David. The speaker will be Mr Rhys Bebb Jones, and he will be giving a talk on 'The National Library of Wales: behind the scenes'. This will be given in Welsh, but there will be an instantaneous translation service as well. It has become a tradition within Cymdeithas Hanes that one talk per season is given in the Welsh language. Croeso cynnes i bawb; all are welcomed.
Lampeter Ramblers & Traws Link Cymru: Special Anniversary walk to commemorate 50 years since the last train ran from Lampeter and boost interest in its revival. Sun 22 Feb. Meet 10am, Rookery car park, Lampeter or 10.45am, Llanpumsaint Village Hall. Contact: Kay, 01570 480041 or James, 01570 480743 for more details. Croeso i bawb / All welcome. www.trawslinkcymru.org.uk
Lampeter Music Club presents: Shelley Fairplay, Harpist. Sun 22 Feb, 2.30pm, The Old Hall, University of Wales Trinity Saint David, Lampeter Campus. Shelley Fairplay is a passionate and dedicated harpist working in South Wales and throughout the UK playing for events and concerts. Come and hear Shelley entwine The Three Strands: Passion, Sorrow and Joy. You can expect a wide diversity of guests at this musical gathering; including our Celtic forefathers, Tchaikovsky, Beethoven, Flamenco Dancers and Gershwin! For more about Shelley go to: www.harpwales.com Tickets: £10; concessions £8.50. Students free with a Union Card. Two children free with a paying adult. To receive regular information about our concerts, please contact: 01570 422436, [email protected]
Community Seed Swap run by Lampeter Permaculture Group at the People’s Market, Victoria Hall, Sat 14 Mar, 10am-1pm. Bring seeds to swap or make a donation. Info about how to collect and store your own seeds. Donations of plants & tools welcomed.
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The Work That Reconnects for Spring Equinox: A retreat day combining the work of Joanna Macy and Meditation practices facilitated by Gina Heathersprite and Colette Power. Joanna Macy’s ‘The Work That Reconnects’ is about understanding that we are not separate from our world or from each other. Providing time and space for sharing, facing our challenges and meditation; the aim of the day is to build community, compassion and commitment to act. Sun 22 March, 10am-5pm Llanfair Clydogau, Lampeter Cost £30.00 Limited Number of Concessions Possible. Bring lunch to share. Contact: [email protected]
Events taking place in the School of
Classics, Lampeter: The Classics research seminars: All public lectures will take place in the Founders’ Library, University of Wales Trinity Saint David, Lampeter, on Thursdays, 6.15pm, accompanied by a reception (free entry) 5 Feb 2015, Textile production in pre-Roman southern Italy: first data. (Classical Association Lecture) Maria Papadopoulou (Ministry of Education, Athens) City and memory: the foundation myth of Alexandria and the chlamys of Alexander the Great (Classical Association lecture) 12 Feb, Emma Stafford (Leeds University) ‘From righteous indignation to divine retribution: nemesis as emotion and godess 5 March, Guy Bradley (Cardiff Un ivers i t y) ‘W omen in ear ly Rome’ (UWIAH/University of Wales Institute of Ancient History Lecture) Contact: Ruth Parkes or Ralph Haussler, School of Classics, Lampeter, [email protected] [email protected]
Faculty of Humanities and Performing Arts Research. Lecture Series 2014-15 Founders’ Library, Old Building, University of Wales Trinity Saint David, Lampeter Campus. All lectures start at 5pm. Mon 26 Jan 2015: Prof Tom Harrison (Rathbone Professor of Ancient History and Classical Archaeology, University of Liverpool): ‘Herodotus’ Travels in Britain – and Beyond’ Mon 16 February: Dr Gary Bunt (UWTSD): ‘Islam, Social Media and the Cloud’ Contact: Dr Peter Mitchell, FRHistS, School of Cultural Studies, 01570 424770, [email protected] Lleoliad: Llyfrgell y Sylfaenwyr, yr Hen Adeilad Prifysgol Cymru Y Drindod
Dewi Sant, Campws Llambed. Bydd pob darlith yn dechrau am 5yh Dydd Llun, 26 Ionawr 2015: Prof Tom Harrison (Rathbone Professor of Ancient History and Classical Archaeology, University of Liverpool): ‘Herodotus’ Travels in Britain – and Beyond’ Dydd Llun 16 Chwefror 2015: Dr Gary Bunt (PCYDDS): ‘Islam, Social Media and the Cloud’ Cysyllt â Dr Peter Mitchell, FRHistS, School of Cultural Studies, 01570 424770, [email protected]
The Scientific and Medical Network Lampeter & West Wales Group presents ‘Inspirations to Music’ on Tues, 3 Feb, from 9.30am (for free coffee and biscuits) until around 1pm, with breaks. Dr Howard Jones will in-troduce and illustrate music inspired by landscape and the other arts. Founders' Library, Old Building, University of Wales TSD, Lampeter. More details: [email protected] Also see posters around town.
Amgueddfa Llambed / Lampeter Museum The Museum is now closed for the Winter, but if a group should like to pre-book a visit before March, please contact Selwyn Walters: [email protected] Businesses and individuals are invited to become Patrons of the museum. Forms available from Committee members or on-line. £30+ donations, named on Cymdeithas Hanes website www.hanesllambed.org.uk
Coedwig Gymunedol Long Wood Community Woodland:
Open Public Meeting. Mon 9 Feb, 7.30pm, Victoria Hall, Lampeter. The Long Wood team welcomes queries, questions and ideas from the public at this monthly open forum. Contact: 07557 386755, [email protected]
Woodland Wednesdays. Join Sarah, our Warden, for regular volunteering sessions at Long Wood every Wednesday. Develop your practical skills and feel the benefit of working in this beautiful environment. One session in four is devoted to your own woodcraft project. No experience required, training given. Meet 10am, in car park (Llangybi/Llanfair end of wood). [email protected] for more information and to sign up for this unique project.
health & well-being ______
New Support Group for people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in Lampeter: Meets first Monday each month at Y Hedyn Mwstard/Mustard Seed Café, 17 College Street, Lampeter. Next
meeting 2 Feb, 1.30-3.30pm. So, if you suffer from MS, you and your Carer will be very welcome to join us. This is a very suitable meeting place with full disability facilities. Croeso i bawb. For details contact: Judith McKay, 01570 493509; Iona Evans, 01570 423263 or Julian Eastwood, 01970 828197
Headway, The Brain Injury Association. Have you survived a Brain Injury? Do you care for someone with Brain Injury? Then read on! Headway Ceredigion is holding Drop in sessions on the first Monday of each month during 2014 from 2–4pm in the Royal British Legion Hall, Oxford St, Aberaeron, SA46 0JB. Come along and join us for a cuppa and a chat. Light refreshments will be provided . A ydych wedi goroesi anaf i’r ymennydd? A ydych yn gofalu am rywun sydd ag anaf i’r ymennydd? Darllenwch ymlaen! Headway Ceredigion yn cynnal Sesiynau galw i mewn ar ddydd Llun cyntaf pob mis yn ystod 2014 rhwng 2-4pm yn Neuadd Y Lleng Brydeinig Frenhinol, Stryd Tyglyn, Aberaeron, SA46 0JB. Dewch draw i ymuno â ni am baned a sgwrs. Bydd diodydd a bwydydd ysgafn ar gael ar ôl y sesiwn Contact: Dave Maggs, Wales Development Manager, Headway UK, 01446 740130, 07941 855935 [email protected]
Yoga classes suitable for all, with an Iyengar-trained teacher: Mon 6.30-8pm & Tues 10-11.30am at Ancient Earth Centre for Well-being, Lanlas Farm, Cellan Weds 5.30-7pm Tregaron Chapel Vestry; Thurs 6-7.30pm Ffarmers Village Hall. Contact: Cathy Crick Stanton, 01570 421144, 07748 031614, [email protected]
Alcoholics Anonymous meet at the Catholic Church (white church), opposite the police station in Lampeter. Wednesdays 8-9.30pm. For info, national helpline: 0845 7697555
Narcotics Anonymous meet at St Thomas’ Methodist Church (end of the Drovers Road/ Peterwell Terrace), opposite the car park, on Monday from 7.30-8.30pm. national helpline: 0300 999 1212
kids ___________________ Young Rangers “Play, Explore and Discover” A weekly club for 6-11 year olds. Woodland crafts and activities in nature led by Forest School trained staff. £5 per session. Led by Lea Wakeman and James Kendall. 4:00-6pm every Thurs at Denmark Farm. Advance booking is essential. Phone Lea, 07920 408849, facebook.com/youngrangersclub
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kids contd________________ Art and Pottery Club Wed & Fri 4-5:30pm snacks and drinks available, £8 per session. Children will work on developing self expression and learning new skills in drawing and designing for pottery. To book and find out more contact: Joanna, 01545 581157, www.joannabond.co.uk Also unique Ceramics on Sale (see online shop) Clwb celf a chrochenwaith Dydd Mercher a Dydd Gwener 4-5:30 £8 y sesiwn Byrbrydau a diodydd ar gael
Half Term Art and Pottery Club at the Pottery Stiwdio in Gilfachreda near New Quay. Mon 16, Tues 17, Wed 18
Feb, 10am-5pm. £36 per session or £18 morning/afternoon only. Snacks and drinks provided; bring a packed lunch. Children will work on developing self expression and learning new skills in drawing and designing for pottery. To book and find out more 01545 581157, www.joannabond.co.uk. Visit online shop for unique Ceramics sales.
Young Rangers @ Half Term: The Vikings Are Coming! Mon 16 Feb, 10am-4pm. A special day of Viking themed activities for kids, in the woods at Denmark Farm. £25 per child and £20 for each additional sibling. Learn how the Vikings lived and how they used the natural world around them. Games, historical crafts, troll hunting and a cooked campfire feast at lunch. Open to all regular Young Rangers and any other children aged 6-11 years. Advance booking is essential. Contact Lea: 07920 408849, facebook.com/youngrangersclub
Lampeter Youth Theatre and Stage School (LYTSS) runs 3 terms per year every Tues and Fri at Victoria Hall. Spring Term runs Tues 20 Jan to Fri 27 March. Juniors, Tues 4.15 -5.45pm & Seniors, Fri 4.30-6.00pm. £40/child/term, £35 siblings, £30 concessions. Contact: Dinah Mulholland, 07531 963175, [email protected]
Little M’zzz indoor soft play centre, Llanybydder (in old church hall near Evans Bros market). Open Mon, Thurs, Fri, Sat & Sun 10am-6pm, 7 days a week in school holidays. Birthday Party bookings welcome. Tasty menu & free WiFi. Contact: 01570 480268, www.littlemzzz.co.uk
NCT 'Move and Groove' is a music a n d m o v e m e n t g r o u p f o r pre-schoolers. Every Tuesday, 10am in the Catherine Stott room, upstairs in Lampeter Students' Union. Let your little one do what comes naturally by making noise and not staying still!
Playsessions on Maes y Deri playing field every 3rd Sunday each month throughout the year, 11am-3.30pm, with Ray Ceredigion playworkers. On the right up hill beside St Peter's Church, all welcome.
"Lampeter Little Ones" is a Facebook group for parents of pre-schoolers in the Lampeter area. Wondering what groups and activities are available for your baby or toddler, then please join up and have a look: w w w . f a c e b o o k . c o m / g r o u p s /lampeterlittleones
1st Lampeter Brownies. Meet Wednesdays, 4.30-6pm, term-time. Contact: Nikki, 07790 987070
markets_______________ People’s Market, Victoria Hall, Lampeter, 10am-1pm every 2nd & 4th Sat each month. Next markets: Sat 14 & 28 Feb.
Lampeter Farmers' Market Market Street, Lampeter, 9am-2pm alternate Fridays. Next markets: Fri 6 & 20 Feb.
Ffarmers Market Neuadd Bro Fana/Village Hall, Ffarmers, 10am-12.30pm 1st Sat in the month. Next market: Sat 7 Feb.
Llansawel Market Llansawel Village Hall, 10am-12.30pm 3rd Sat of the month Next markets: Sat 21 Feb.
move your body _________ Twmpath, Folkdancing, if you need a caller for an event, phone Elly on 01570 471471.
New American Tribal Style Bellydancing: Tues 1-2pm and 6-7 pm, Victoria Hall. Wendy Steele, 01570 472921, 07752 478779
Lampeter Belly Dance and Belly Fit Mondays, Lampeter at Shiloh Church Hall (next to Police Station): Beginners' Belly Dance (all ages) 1.30-2.45pm (£5) Belly Fit for over-50s, 3-4pm (£4) There is space in both classes. First class free. Contact Rose Barter: 01239 851737, [email protected]
Belly Dance & Yoga classes. Belly Dance: Tues 7.30-8.30pm. £3.00. Beginner Yoga: Thur 7-8.30pm, £5.00. Crugybar Village Hall. Contact: 01558 685321, [email protected]
Yoga class - mixed abilities: St Thomas' Hall, Tuesdays 7.30-8.45pm £6 Contact: Su Bates (BWY teacher) 07588 527512
Coedwig Gymunedol Long Wood Community Woodland. Do you need to get out and about more? Join our FREE ½ hour Health Walks on the last
Sunday of each month. Next walks: Sun 30 Nov, 28 Dec & 25 Jan. Especially for people who find walking difficult. Please wear sensible shoes. Meet at Penlan Goetre, SA48 8NE, 2pm. Contact: 07557 386755, [email protected]
Flamenco Dance classes Wed 6-7.30pm, Aberystwyth Arts Centre, with live flamenco guitarist. Men and women welcome. Please bring strong-heeled shoes. Private lessons available in studio near Llandysul. Contact: 01559 362540, [email protected]
Yoga, Wednesdays 5.30-7pm Cellan Millennium Hall. Small friendly group led by Pat Beaton, 01558 650594.
Footpath Maintenance volunteering with Ceredigion County Council rights of ways staff every Friday. Trashing, clearing, erecting stiles, footbridges and installing gates mainly in the south of the county. Fun and cost toward transport included. No experience needed, just join our team! Contact: James Williams, 01570 480743
Cerddwyr Ramblers, Lampeter, Do you enjoy exploring the local countryside, discovering historic sites, socialising and mixing, having fun and chit-chat? Lonely, low in mood, recently widowed? Need a change or inspiration to exercise enjoyably, meet up with people outside your usual circle? Do you have a passion to maintain and improve our footpath network by surveying footpath problems or legal diversion orders? Or perhaps lead walks that you know and would like to share. Then join Lampeter Ramblers, we have much in common! Choice of varying walks throughout the year. See our programme in Library or Creative Cove. James Williams, 01570 480743.
Friday Walkers: meet up for ambling rambling on a Friday morning. Easy access walking for an hour, depending on the weather and the mood. Meet rain or shine, 10am at Rookery Car Park. Free, followed by coffee and chat. Not able to manage the stroll but would like company? Just meet up for coffee. Philip Lodwick, 01570 422181
Walk Out Workout. Join me (Rachel Schroder) on Thursday evenings for a walk in and around Lampeter. Each week starts with a gentle warm-up stroll followed by a brisk-and-breathless walk around town. If that’s enough for you, then stop off there. If you really want to get your heart pumping, blast up a local hill with me for extra fitness. Meet at 6.30 pm outside Lampeter Leisure Centre. Free and fun!
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move your body contd _____ Jane Guy School of Dancing. Established 1977. Ballet and stage work; annual production; RAD exams. Classes: Tue eves and Saturdays, Shiloh Chapel, Lampeter. Thursdays 4.30-7.30pm at Theatr Felinfach. Contact: 01570 470645
Sarn Helen running and cycling club welcomes all abilities. Junior runners (ages 8-16) meet at Leisure Centre, Tues 6.15pm. Adult runners meet Rookery Car Park, Tues 6.15 & 8pm, Thur 6.15pm. For cycling (road and MTB) please see: www.sarnhelen.org.uk
Mat-based Pilates. Suitable for beginners. ‘The elegance of a dancer and the strength of an athlete’. This sums up what you could attain through regular practice of Pilates. Here are some of the benefits - energy increase; improved posture and body shape; muscle toning; increased strength, agility and stamina; greater mind/body/spirit connection. Give it a try! Llangeitho Village Hall, Mondays 2pm. Shân Rees, OCR-qualified instructor. Contact: 01570 218138, 07940 375147, www.livingexcellently.co.uk
Dances of Universal Peace. From earliest times, dance has been a way of bringing people together, to create harmony and connection. In Dances of Universal Peace, we dance in a circle using simple steps and chants from many traditions. Contact: Shân, 01570 218138, 07940 375147. DUP Qualified
Canolfan Hamdden Llambed Leisure Centre. 01570 422552, [email protected] Activity programme as follows:
Cardio Circuit Training gyda/with Sands & Paul Butch. £3.50. Mon 6.30-7.30pm. All-over body workout. Conditioning. Resistance training. Improve mobility, strength & stamina. Ymarfer i’r corf i gyd. Cyflyru. Ymarfer gwrthsafiad. Gwella symudadwy, cryfder ac egni.
J’s Workout 01559 362690. Oedolion/Adults £3.90, Henoed/Myfyrwyr/Iau/O.A.P/Student/Junior £3.20. Tocyn consesiwn/concession ticket (12 dosbarth/classes) Oedolion/Adult £39, Conc. £32. Mon 5.30-6.30pm, Stepio/Step. Tues 5.30-6.15pm, Aerobeg i Bawb/Aerobics for Everyone. Wed 12noon-12.45pm, Ffitrwydd Rhwydd/Ease into Fit-ness. Wed 6.30-7.30pm, Kettlecise. Thurs 5.15-6pm, Ecclectic Mix
Clwb Rhedeg Sarn Helen Running Club Thurs 6.15-7.15pm. Croeso i blant dros 8 oed/ All children over 8 years welcome.
Yoga/Pilates Ann Inshaw, 01570 481319, 07826 692110. Mon 5.30-7pm, Yoga (pob lefel/all levels). Tues 6-7pm, Pilates (pob lefel/all levels). Wed 5.15-6.15pm Pilates (canolol/cynyddol/intermediate/advanced). Thurs 6-7pm, Pilates (pob lefel/all levels). Fri 10-11.30am, Yoga (pob lefel/all levels).
Spinning £3.90 sesiwn/session, £39 for 12 sesiwn/sessions. Bwcio gyda taliad yn unig!/Booking with payment only! Tues 5.30-6.15pm, Wed 7.15-8.15pm, Fri 5.30-6.15pm. Cofiwch ddod a photel o ddŵr a thowel/Remember a bottle of water & a towel.
Clwb Ymladd Cleddyfau Llambed/
Lampeter Town Fencing Club Sean S la ter , 01570 493139, [email protected] Croeso i bawb dros 10 oed. All aged 10+ welcome. £4.50. Os ydych am hwyl, ffitrwydd a her o frwydro yna ymladd cleddyfau yw’r peth i chi. If you want fun, fitness and a challenge of combat then fencing is for you. Tues 3.30-5pm & Fri 6.30-8pm. Darparir offer/equipment provided.
Clwb Badminton/Badminton Club Dydd Gwener/Friday 5-6.30pm. All players welcome.
Ysgol Gymnasteg REES School of Gymnastics Islwyn Rees, 01570 422979. Sat 9.15-10am, Oed meithrin (dan 5)/Pre-school (under 5); 10-11am, Dechreuwyr (6 oed i fyny)/ Beginners (6yrs+); 11am-12noon, Gwellhawyr (6 oed i fyny)/Improvers (6yrs+).
Disco Sglefrio/Roller Disco every Saturday 2-3pm. Oedolion/Adults £2.85, Plant/Children £2.10. ‘sgidiau i’w llogi/boots for hire £1.50
music_________________ Magical Music in Lampeter, New Choir. Mon 7.30-9pm. No auditions. No experience. 16+. Contact: Louise Broome 01545 560222
permaculture &
conservation ___________ Gardening & Permaculture Courses Short courses to help you grow food, encourage wildlife and live more sustainably. Contact Angie, 01974 831300, [email protected]
Landowners, Smallholders & Gardeners - Conservation & wildlife advice to suit you and your place. Contact Angie, 01974 831300,
Lampeter Permaculture Group is a collective of like-minded people, interested in principles and practice of permaculture & sustainability. More info: www.lampeterpermaculture.org
photography ___________
Lampeter Photography meet on 1st & 3rd Friday of every month, 7.30pm at the Kings Head, Lampeter. Monthly competitions, exhibitions & workshops. All welcome. FREE. Contact: Stef, 07958 772035, [email protected]
religious services &
groups ________________ Lampeter Parish St Peter’s Church, Lampeter. Main Sun Service: 10.30am (bilingual), Other services: 8am Holy Communion (English), 9.15am Cymun Bendigaid (trydydd Sul yn y mis yn unig, Cymraeg). Church Hall available for hire, £8.50 per hour. Kitchen facilities. Enquiries/bookings contact: Beryl, 01570 422324, www.lampeterparish.org
St Cybi’s Church, Llangybi. Main Sun Service: 9am (bilingual).
St Bledrws’ Church, Betws Bledrws. Main Sun Service: 9am (bilingual).
St Sulien’s Church, Silian. Main Sun Service: 2pm (bilingual /Cymraeg).
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Roman Catholic Church, Lampeter Sunday Mass is 10am. For other services see church notice board.
St Thomas' Methodist Church Sun service 10.30am, creche & youth activity. Tues Coffee morning 9.30-noon. All welcome. See notice board.
St Mary’s Church, Maestir. Main Service: Eucharist 2.30pm (2nd Sun in month only, English).
Times apply to the first four Sundays in each month. For the few fifth Sundays there will be a single United Parish Service at 10am: location will be published in the local newspapers
Emmaus Christian Fellowship meets Sundays, 10.30am and 5pm, at rear of 78 Bridge Street, Lampeter. Contact: David Patterson, 01570 422529
Capel Bedyddwyr, Silian. Cwrdd yr ail a pedwerydd Sul y mis am 10.15yb. Croeso i bawb.
All Saints' Church, Cellan. Bilingual services every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month, 2pm. A warm welcome to all. Baptisms and weddings by arrangement. Contact the Revd. Bill Fillery, 01570 421425.
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CELLAN MILLENNIUM HALL
CLASSES AND GROUPS
Classes subject to change:
please check
www.cellanmillenniumhall.co.uk
for updates & contact details.
See our website
What’s On page for one-off events
MONDAY
Line Dancing 7-10pm
Golden Broth Lunch Club 11.30-
2pm, 23 Feb & 20 Apr
TUESDAY
Lampeter Home Education Group
12-5pm
Qi Gong 6-7pm
Tai Chi 7-8pm
WEDNESDAY
Table Tennis 10am-12midday,
all ages, suitable for intermediate
players
Sew, Knit and Natter 1-4pm
Yoga 5.30-7pm
THURSDAY
Village Improvement Society
Cttee1st Thurs of month 7pm
W.I. 2nd Thurs of month 7.30pm
FRIDAY
Art Group 10am–1pm
Film Night fortnightly 7.15pm (see
advert on page 24 for full details)
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Fri 13 Feb 2015
religious services &
groups cont.d____________ St Mary's Church, Llanfair Clydogau. Bilingual services every 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month, 10.15am. A warm welcome to all. B a p t i s m s a n d w e d d i n g s b y arrangement. Contact the Revd Bill Fillery, 01570 421425.
Interested in Buddhism? A Study Group for Women. Exploring the underlying principle of Buddhist Practice and how we can apply this in our daily lives. Meets one day a month near Aberystwyth. Meditation, shared lunch. Contact: Lesley, 01970 617129 or Noel 07988 745364
Lampeter Evangelical Church meets every Sunday at Victoria Hall, 10am– 7pm. Contact: Gareth Jones at The Mustard Seed café, 01570 423344
Lampeter Quakers. Every Sunday at Canolfan Steffan, Peterwell Terrace at 10.45am. All welcome.
Crynwyr Llambed. Cwrdd bob ddydd Sul, Canolfan Steffan, Rhodfa Peterwell, 10.45 yb. Croeso i bawb. www.crynwyrcymru.org.uk (Cymraeg) Contact / Cysylltwch: Deborah Rowlands, 01570 480083, [email protected]
social _________________ Cellan Millennium Hall Film Nights. See film listings page 24
Coffee Stop, Thursdays 10.30am-3pm at Emmaus Christian Fellowship, 78 Bridge Street, Lampeter. Soup, toasties, cakes. Warm friendly environment. Contact: David, 01570 422529 Custard Queens WI: meet Every Third Sunday of the Month at Victoria Hall, Lampeter, 7-10pm. (Please ring to confirm Venue, as this is liable to change). Sun 15 Feb ‘Geology Meeting’. Sun 15 March ‘Watercolour Painting’ Mon 19 Apr 2015 ‘Fundraiser’ West Wales Women’s Aid’. There are also trips: Port Merion/Snowdon, Pottery Painting Craft Day, Anniversary Celebrations and of course our Monthly Crafternoons. Ages 18 to 80+, all very welcome. Further details: 07540 383835 c u s t a r d q u e e n s w i @ g m a i l . c o m check out the NEW website or Facebook page http://custardqueenswi.weebly.com h t t p s : / / w w w . f a c e b o o k . c o m /custardqueenswi
CYD Llambed. Ymarfer eich Cymraeg/Practise your Welsh. Dydd Mawrth 11 yb-12yh/ Tuesdays 11am-12noon,
Gwesty y Llew Du, Llanbedr P.S./Black Lion Hotel, Lampeter. Croeso i bawb/All welcome. Croeso i unrhyw Cymro/Cymraes sy'n fodlon i ymuno â ni. Cysyllt â/Contact: Mary Neal, 01570 470092
Golden Broth Lunch Club: 11.30am-2pm. Mon 9 Feb, 9 & 23 Mar and 6 Apr at Llanfair, Mon 23 Feb and 20 Apr at Cellan. Our main aim is to gather for a social and play cards or Scrabble, or just relax and natter to friends. Please contact Amanda (Cellan) 01570 421338, or Linda (Llanfair) 01570 493706, to register your interest.
Sew, Knit and Natter (previously known as Cellan Quilters) now meet on Wednesdays from 1-4pm at Cellan Millennium Hall. All welcome.
Whist Drives, every fortnight at Hafan Deg, Lampeter. Wed 11 & 25 Feb; Wed 11 & 25 March. All welcome. All Funds to Hafan Deg League of Friends. Contact: Gwen Davies, 01570 481152
storytelling, books &
creative writing _________ Lampeter Writers’ Workshop welcomes new members and meets weekly. Tuesdays 7-9pm, Wolfson Room, Trinity Saint David University, during college term time. Come and join us. Contact: Sue, 01570 423167
Meanwhile, Storytelling Circle, the first and third Thursday of the month. Come along and learn new skills or improve old ones. It’s easier than it looks. Wolfson Room, Old Building, Lampeter University, 7.30pm. Contact: [email protected]
Creative Writing Workshop on Sat 14 Feb, Tysul Hall. Llandysul, 2-4 pm. The tutor is Katherine Stansfield. Refreshments avai lable. Cost: £10. Contact Kelly for further details: 01267 235336
Llangeitho Book Group meet monthly in Llangeitho Village Café. Informal chat about our chosen book. Contact: Gillian, 01974 821213
volunteering ___________ Lampeter Credit Union. Would you like to do something that will make a positive difference to local people? For more details contact: 07891 632614
British Legion Lampeter is recruiting members now. This is your opportunity to become a member of the Legion. Contact Sharon, 07971 806886.
Home-Start is a national charity supporting families who are struggling to cope in more than 300 communities across the UK. Our support is delivered by volunteers, in the family’s
home, for a couple of hours every week. We also run family groups and social events for families. We are looking for volunteers to join us and become part of our team. Contact Jan Young, 01570 218546
women's workshop ______ Wed 10.30am-3pm, St James’ Hall, Cwmann. Disabled access & toilet. Free car park. £2.50 a session (includes vegetarian lunch & all activities). Drop in when you please. New members welcome. Workshops:
Wed 28 Jan: Board Games Wed 4 Feb: AGM Wed 11 Feb: Painting Wed 18 Feb: Half Term Wed 25 Feb: Crafting Contact 01570 423167, 01545 590391
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Charlotte Allen RSHom Homeopath 14 years' clinical experience. Homeopathy is a safe, holistic method of treating both emotional and physical conditions. Llanfair Clinic, 41 Bridge Street, Lampeter, SA48 8EG. 01570 493746
Val Allen, BACP senior accredited counsellor/psychotherapist. UKRC Registered. Offering counselling, psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, EMDR. 23 High Street, Lampeter SA48 7BA, 01570 493522, [email protected]
J o C a m l i n B S c W S H o m . Homoeopathy. Empower your own healing (or your child's) by telling your own story. Then a vital, energetic remedy is matched to your unique, personal experience. 01570 421480 (a.m.)
The Light of Love, a short but powerful treatment harnessing and directing the power of the Universal Life Force, relaxing, healing by touching into the heart's gentle energy. Ceredwin (thirty years of energy work experience), 01570 421476
Cathy Crick Stanton. Yoga teacher / therapist (Iyengar trained) and Barbara Brennan Healer. For class details, or to book 1-2-1 yoga or therapy/healing sessions: 01570 421144, 07748 031614, [email protected]
The Art of Well-Being: Reflexology and Indian Head Massage. Glennis Gratwick, MAR, FFHT, fully qualified, insured, 10 years' experience. Stall at Lunar Market (see listings) selling aromatherapy products. Contact: 01570 493288
Wild Cherry Coaching. Battling stress, low confidence, or simply feeling stuck? Move forward with sensitive and holistic life coaching with Ros (BSc (Hons) Psychology, Diploma Stress Management,
Advanced Diploma Life Coaching). Free consultation. 07462 746248, www.wildcherrycoaching.co.uk Bowen Technique and Reflexology Fully qualified and registered practi-tioner. Practises from Aberaeron and Tregaron. Contact: Pearl, 01974 299224, 07967 647920 www.bowen-reflex4wales.co.uk
Alison Kaye MBAcC. Traditional Chinese Acupuncture. Llanfair Clinic, 41 Bridge Street, Lampeter, SA48 8EG. 07779 256388
Susan McAllister (Bsc Hons). Transformational Teacher, Thera-pist & Consultant. Over 20 years of teaching, complementary therapy & healing experience. Available now for Crystal Healing Workshops & Angelic Tarot Readings. Contact: 01570 493006, 07572 672986, [email protected]
Louise Nadim BSc Hons, Ph.D. Fully qualified, insured Brennan Healer. Working in the Human Energy Field - assessing, balancing and healing, to restore physical, emotional and spiritual health. Contact: 01570 421144,07920 112228, [email protected]
Dr Colette Power. Mindfulness-based Stress Management, MB Pain & Illness Management; Introduction to Mindfulness Courses; 1-2-1 coaching. For future courses, or to discuss ways of working with mindfulness for you/your group. Contact: 07890 835873, co le t te@mindfu lnesscourse .co .uk www.mindfulnesscourse.co.uk
Taiga R. Przibylla B.A.DipHSEC. Shiatsu. Seiki. Buqi Vital Energy and Oriental Bodywork. Werndriw Natural Health Clinic, 23 High Street, Lampeter. SA48 7BH. 07974 674243, [email protected]
Living Excellently: assisting people to make the most of themselves. Confidence-Building, Assertion Skills,
Mat-Based Pilates, Style Coaching, Life Coaching. Shân Rees BA, Dip.Couns, Dip Style & Life Coaching. 01570 218138, 07940 375147, [email protected], www.livingexcellently.co.uk
Eva Ryan MTI. Wholistic massage to help rebalance and heal body, mind and emotions. Treatment tailored to your unique needs. Registered, insured practitioner. At Taliaris, or arrange home visits. Contact: 01558 822390, 07792 748191
Remedial Massage Therapy. Kelly Smith, LCM dip. 4, Maesyfelin, Llangybi, SA48 8LY. 01570 493774, 07582 170181
Christine Stephenson BSc MNIMH. Medical Herbalist at Llanfair Clinic, 41 Bridge Street, Lampeter - for a holistic approach to health and use of herbs with an emphasis on the importance of a good diet. Call: 01239 858946
Ashley Ward MAR GJC (Dip Reflex). Dancing Tree Reflexology . Reflexology in the comfort of your own home, within 15-mile radius of Lampeter. Fully-insured member of Association of Reflexologists. Contact: 01570 422985, 07811 767563, www.dancingtree.co.uk
Bones for Life: practices to stimulate bone strength, protect vulnerable joints, improve posture and increase vitality. Contact: Marye Wyvill, 01570 421027, [email protected]
Reflexology. Annie Zakiewicz MAR is a fully-insured member of the Association of Reflexologists and practises from Cellan. Contact: 01570 493295, 07790 107521, www.reflexologywithannie.co.uk
complementary & alternative therapists
As the new residents at Denmark Farm Conservation Centre farmhouse, we warmly invite you to join us by the log fire for the
following classes (tea served afterwards), in this beautiful and peaceful environment:
These classes enhance health, well-being, nourish our spirits and help support Shared Earth Trust in their wonderful work.
Mindfulness Movement, (Clear Light Qi Gong), weekly on Thursdays, 6-7pm, starting 22 Jan 2015
Mindfulness Meditation, weekly on Tuesdays, 6-7pm, starting Mon 26 Jan
Kirtan Singing, (ancient Indian chants), monthly starting 15 Feb. Dates will vary thereafter,
so please contact us or see the website for details.
Physical Therapy for all types of pain, headaches, anxiety, stress, health and well-being is also available by appointment:
The Alexander Technique, Thai Massage, Deep Release System.
Please visit www.transformationalbodywork.co.uk for more information on the classes
For confirmation and questions please contact Iain on 0785 26026 001 or [email protected]
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Jottings
Ancestral beings watching protectively over
humanity, gods waging war against the sun –
these are just two of the many myths
surrounding the constellations.
The clear crisp winter nights give us the chance
to see these star patterns without the intense
light pollution that affects a majority of urban
areas.
One of the most prominent and ancient of the
winter constellations is Orion “The mighty
hunter, son of Poseidon.” He is relatively easy
to find because of the so called Orion’s belt,
three very bright stars in a line. Once you have
located these stars it is simple to imagine the
figure of a giant wielding a club or any other
prehistoric weapon.
On a very clear night looking to the south it is
possible to see the hunter’s dogs, represented
by Sirius the Dog Star. Below the belt you can
see what appears to be a fuzzy light, easily
seen with the naked eye, this is the Orion
nebula, a gaseous cloud.
If you have access to a small powered
telescope it is also possible to see the famous
dark Horse Head nebula within this
constellation. David Price
Community Seed Swap
at the People’s Market
Victoria Hall Lampeter
Saturday 14 March
10 - 1pm
Bring seeds to swap or make a donation
Information about how to collect and store
your own seeds
from fruit and vegetables
Donations of plants and garden tools also welcomed
Lampeter Permaculture Group
Saint Dyfrig or Dubricius
Bishop: Reposed 550
Remembered November 14
St Dyfrig (Dubricius) was a Bishop of the old
Romano-British region of Hereford and Gwent.
He had a link with the C5 St Germanus of Auxerre (or his
disciples). He first established a base in an old Roman site
at Ariconium (Archenfield) in Herefordshire. He founded
several monasteries and travelled as far south as
Somerset. He was an influential teacher; his disciples were
St Illtud (llltyd) and St Cadoc in the south and St Deiniol in
the north. He made St Samson Abbot of Caldey Island in
the Severn Estuary and himself spent time there.
An Ogham stone there has inscribed on it ‘Magl
Dubr’, ‘the tonsured servant of Dubricius’. He
attended the Welsh Synod of Llandewi Brefi in
545. St Dyfrig retired to Bardsey Island off the
Lleyn Peninsula and died there. St Dyfrig was of
exceptional importance for the early church in
Wales as a unifying force and of continuity of
tradition. His tomb is in Llandaff
Cathedral.
Troparion Tone 5
‘You are worthy of all honour O holy Dyfrig
as Bishop who taught the faith to all. You founded houses
of prayer and obedience where people could drink of the
Spirit to cleanse their hearts and make them like Christ.
Pray to Christ that he may save our souls’.
Celtic Christianity: Part X
Harry Harrison
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Lunch is home-made vegetable soup, with cheese,
potatoes, salad, bread, and crisps, followed by cake
and tea or coffee. The afternoon is a workshop. Today
it’s painting, facilitated by the artist Jane Ganley, who
swirls the paint onto my palette and says paint large.
It’s fun, and while I daub my paper with colour I chat to
the other women.
If I’d turned up earlier there’d have been a gentle
exercise session, and a sharing where the women talk
about the high lights or low lights of their week.
I leave with my painting and a sense of achievement.
All day has cost just £2.50.
“Is that all” I said. “Yes, we are a co-operative group.
We want to be accessible to all”.
Founded sixteen years ago the Women’s Workshop is
a meeting place for women of all ages. They are a
self-funding group who offer creative workshops, and
company using the skills the group members have.
They welcome new members, and meet on
Wednesdays 10.30-3pm at St James’ Hall, Cwmann.
There is a large free car park. The hall has disabled
access and toilet. The bus from Lampeter stops
outside.
The current programme is in the What’s On section of
this Grapevine in the listings, page 21, and more
details can be obtained from
01559 370981 or 01545
590391, or just turn up at the
hall (on the Carmarthen road, a
mile outside Lampeter) on a
Wednesday. A warm welcome
awaits you. Sue Moules
Women’s Workshop - an insight
Fri 6 Feb “Jimmy’s Hall” (12A)
Fri 20 Feb “The Book Thief” (12A)
Fri 6 Mar “Blended” (12)
Fri 20 Mar “Jersey Boys” (15)
Fri 10 Apr “Before I Go To Sleep” (15)
Fri 24 Apr “What We Did On Our Holidays” (12A)
DOORS OPEN 7.15pm for 7.45pm start
Admission by Donation
BIG SCREEN & DIGITAL THEATRE SOUND
WWW.CELLANMILLENNIUMHALL.CO.UK
Film Night
Volunteers required
to help with our popular film club
Please contact Amanda Newman, 01570 421338
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With the darkest
period of the
year behind us,
this popular after
school club (for
6-11 year olds)
will be returning
this month, to
Denmark Farm
Conservation Centre, for a new year of Forest
School activities, learning from nature, woodland
games and arts & crafts in the outdoors, with Lea
and James. We are planning to return to our regular
Thursday sessions beginning 5 Feb. Sessions run
from 4-6pm. To find out more or book a place for
your child, see the events listing on page 18.
Our Winter in the Woods event on 22 Dec proved a
big hit with a bright, crisp winter’s day where children
built dens and made birdfeeders. It was also very
rewarding to see them all succeed at basic
fire-lighting skills, especially as the ground was damp
and much of the kindling wet from the previous day’s
rain. Well done to all for meeting the challenge.
Going Twice Weekly?
Following such a positive response from children and
parents, we are seriously looking into running a
second weekly session. The previous term of
Young Rangers was oversubscribed and we’ve had
many requests for a second night. We’ve decided on
Tuesdays being best and beginning after the school
Easter holiday. Our first session would be on Tues
14 April, from 4pm - 6pm. If you would like to register
your interest then
please get in touch.
If we get enough
bookings, this will
happen. Thursday
s e s s i o n s w i l l
continue as normal.
February Half
Term: The Vikings
Are Coming!
On Mon 16 Feb,
we’ll be hosting a
full day of half term
activities for local children where we’ll be taking them
back to the Dark Ages. Beorn and Freya will be your
hosts, giving the children a chance to find out how
the Vikings lived, try their hand at fire-lighting and
axe skills and get close to props, clothes, armour and
tools from the period. There’ll also be the usual
woodland games, campfire cooked lunch and
maybe… a troll hunt. See the events listing for more
details.
Try This at Home – Budget Birdfeeder
It’s the lean time of the year for our feathered friends,
so why not give them a helping hand, whilst also
recycling something we all have hanging around the
house – loo rolls. Why pay out for a plastic feeder
when this simple
solution will do
the trick.
What You’ll
Need
• Loo roll or
kitchen roll tube •
Lard • Mixed
birdseed • Some
string and a stick
Method 1. Tie a length of string around the middle point of
your stick, securing it and making a loop in the loose
end, leaving it long enough to hang outside your
tube.
2. Melt some lard in a pan and then pour it onto an
old baking tray. Allow it to cool and almost solidify,
then roll the tube in the fat a few times to build up the
layers.
3. Either roll the sticky tube in a tray of birdseed or
sprinkle the seed onto the tube to get good
coverage.
4. Carefully thread the string through the tube, so
that the stick acts as a perch at the base.
5. You’re now ready to hang it in the garden, watch
and wait for the birds to tuck in.
6. Any leftover lard and birdseed can be rolled up
into a fat ball for the birds to enjoy.
James Kendall
Visit our Facebook page for lots of great photos: www.facebook.com/youngrangersclub
Young Rangers: Play, Explore, Discover
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Recent Reviews
Traws Link Cymru Meeting, Aberystwyth,
15.01.2015
On a cold windy night in January over 100
people braved the elements to attend the Traws Link
Cymru public meeting at the Morlan Centre, Aberystwyth.
The Mayor of Aberystwyth Brenda Haynes kicked off
proceedings recalling her memories of the original line
before closure in 1964, and supporting the
re-instatement of the line in order to boost business in
Aberystwyth. The meeting was then very ably chaired by
Alun Williams, Ceredigion Councillor and Chair of the
Transport Committee. First up was Mike (TLC) who gave a
very powerful and visually arresting powerpoint
presentation of the origin, aims and nature of the
campaign to date, followed by Geraint (TLC) who took us
on a detailed journey along the line as it is today, with the
help of satellite images of the terrain. Elin Jones, Plaid AM
for Mid and West Wales and Elizabeth Evans, Ceredigion
Lib Dem Councillor for Aberaeron both then spoke
strongly in favour of the campaign, and the benefits –
economic, social and environmental that would flow from
re-opening of the line. The floor was then thrown open
for questions and comments, almost all of which were
positive, and TLC members were able to respond and take
note of useful suggestions.
As a contrast to the economic and political case, Dr Louise
Ritchie drew attention to a project Aberystwyth
University were helping to fund with Joanna Bond, a local
artist who is organising a walk from Aberystwyth to
Carmarthen, along the old route to commemorate the
fiftieth anniversary of the closure of the line on the
weekend of 21/22 February, starting at Aberystwyth. This
will be part of Joanna's Singing the Line into Existence project, which will feature an art event at the
newly-cleared Pont Llanio station on the old line.
Last but not least a raffle was drawn, raising
much-needed funds for the campaign and offering
worthwhile prizes to the lucky winners who had bought
railway-style ‘tickets’ for the draw.
The meeting was graced by the presence of BBC Cymru/
Wales, who had earlier filmed TLC members at work at
Pont Llanio, and made recordings with some of those
present that then featured on BBC Wales News, S4C's
Newyddion and BBC Radio Cymru News.
All in all a wonderful evening. This campaign is starting to
really go places now, and the next steps are important
meetings between Traws Link Cymru members and
Stephen Crabb, Secretary of State for Wales and Edwina
Hart, Welsh Assembly Finance and Transport Minister.
Another public meeting is planned for Carmarthen in a
few weeks time, plus look out for the anniversary walk
(see pages 6 & 17 ).
Gareth Walters, Traws Link Cymru
Rily Publications recently released its first original
bilingual children’s fiction, written by author and editor
Gordon Jones.
A toothy tale of pirates, animals and fresh breath! In this
lively tale that encourages children to clean their teeth
and eat healthily, Mel Morgwn, the little pirate and Padi
Parrot go on an adventure to discover that not only
humans but also animals clean their teeth, even if their
methods are a little unusual!
Dedicated to his former dentist,
Adam Llewellyn, the author Gordon
Jones, was inspired to write the
story when he learned that children
in nursery and primary schools
have lessons about how to care for
their teeth, and wished that things
had been like that when he was a
boy. He said:
“For many years I was too scared to visit a dentist,
but ones like Adam now make it a pleasurable
experience. I just had to write a funny story to
encourage children, and was lucky that Graham
Howells wanted to illustrate it.”
Adam Llewellyn, Dentist, Pont Steffan Dental Practice said: "Gordon Jones and Graham Howells have done a
terrific job of bringing teeth and dental health to the
forefront of bilingual children and parents' minds.
The healthy ethos of the book is in line with dental
professionals advice, presented in this easily
accessible and memorable way. I look forward to
having this great book in the waiting room and
seeing what adventures Mel Morgwn gets up to
next!"
“This is a milestone for Rily Publications - we are
immensely proud of Dannedd Mel Morgwn,”
said Lynda Tunnicliffe, Founder and Director of Rily
Publications.
Written by our Editor, Gordon Jones and wonderfully
illustrated by Graham Howells, this bilingual book is a
pirate adventure with a difference, incorporating a
serious message about oral hygiene in a fun and
floss-friendly way!
For further information, contact: Julie Richards, Publicist:
07581 031042, [email protected]
Book launch at Pont Steffan Dental Practice
6.11.2014
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The formal announcement as to the name of the new Tregaron area 3-16 school (formerly the three
campuses, Ysgol Uwchradd Tregaron, Tregaron Primary School and Llanddewi Brefi Primary School),
was made recently.
The name, Ysgol Henry Richard, was chosen from a short list presented to the school governing body and
later the Ceredigion Cabinet by the School Council, and has been welcomed by all.
Ceredigion MP Mark Williams, commented on twitter
“an excellent choice of school name – a great role model”.
The school was also contacted by Monsignor Bruce Kent, the CND Honorary President, who thinks
“the name change is Marvellous”.
According to Mrs Jane Wyn, the acting school head teacher
“We are very pleased with the choice of name for the school as Henry Richard, the 19th Century politician,
one of the founders of the United Nations, who is known as the ‘Apostle of Peace’, is still such a positive role
model for our pupils. He strove for peace and equality and those values are important to us as we build and
develop our new school.”
Ysgol Henry Richard: New name for Tregaron area, 3 – 16 School
The end of term was
very busy with an
excellently attended
Chr is tmas Fa ir
where pupils from all
three campuses
shared the stage for
the very first time. Everyone enjoyed shopping on the
various stalls with goods from local craftspeople and
shops as well as items made by the pupils.
Two former pupils were invited back to school as
guests at the
KS3 end of
term awards
morning and
the annual
prize giving
a f t e r n o o n ,
and both Ifan
Jones Evans, a well-known presenter on BBC Radio
Cymru and S4C, and Geraint Morgan, the Ceredigion
County Lead for Pharmacy and Medical
Management, spoke with great fondness of their time
at school; congratulated the pupils and staff on the
excellent Summer examination results and urged
today’s pupils to take advantage of all the
opportunities which the school now offers.
To celebrate Dylan Thomas’ centenary, the Arad
Goch drama company
visited the school to
perform ‘Innocent as
Strawberries’, and we
were also visited by
three prominent Welsh
Authors.
Huw Aaron worked with pupils in year 7, who created
a comic, which they sold at the Christmas Fair.
Owen Sheers and Jasper Rees also came to speak to
the pupils, regarding their writing and recent
publications, and held a question & answer session.
The pupils took part in a Christingle Service at St.
David’s Church Llanddewi Brefi, lively shows were put
on by both primary campuses and the senior pupils
held a Carol Service at Bwlchgwynt Chapel.
A group of pupils went to entertain at Bryntirion
Hospital on the day of their Christmas lunch; pupils
who study Agriculture visited the Winter Fair at Builth
Wells; year 10 pupils, who are studying for the Welsh
Baccalaureate, enjoyed a day at the Welsh
Assembly; the Geography department also arranged
a field trip to Cardiff; pupils in years 5-7 went to see
the pantomime ‘Patagonia’ in
Aberystwyth and many pupils
took part in the County Choir
and Orchestral Concert at the
Arts Hall Aberystwyth.
May we wish all the readers of ‘Grapevine’ a very
happy new year and remind you to follow us on twitter
@YsgolHR for all the latest news. Rhiannon Lewis
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Less is More
by Mike Buzzard
Less is more, less is more
(More or less)
Less pollution is more clean air
(More or less)
Less of new is more use of old
(More or less)
Less food is more healthy
(More or less)
Less use of car is more healthy
(More or less)
Less sitting down gives more exercise
(More or less)
Less carbon burning helps prevent
climate change
(More or less)
Less complication is more simplicity
(More or less)
Less packaging is more easy to open
(More or less)
Less packaging is more environmentally
friendly
(More or less)
Less of excess is more exhilarating
(More or less)
Less worry is more happiness
(More or less)
Less cloud is more Sunshine
Less is More, Less is More
(More or less)
Mae Llai yn Fwy, mae Llai yn Fwy
(Mwy neu Lai)
CHRISTMAS PAST
by Tess Blackburn
Take down the cards ready to recycle
Remembering the kindnesses
Of the season
Turn off the pretty lights
Unhook them to store
For there is always a next time
Undress the tree attending
To the fragile details
Of her colourful fruit
Gather the pretty papers
Redundant boxes, bright tissues
Ready for recycling the memories
Replay the friendships
Thoughtful gifts, good conversation
To keep you warm in the dark months
Karen’s Creative Compendium 001
Draining bored
by Karen Gemma Brewer
Earthquaker oats
thunder
into my breakfast bowl,
earth didn’t move
again last night.
Jump higher
than pop-up toast,
excitement
of the day.
No butter
in a fridge full of ice
and smells.
Rinse last night’s mug
from kitchen sink rubble
tea-bag going under
for the third time.
No milk
at least the oats
have company.
We are delighted to launch this new vessel (smash!).
Bon voyage to all who write in her.
There are some wonderful images, ideas and stories amongst the lines of these pages which I hope you will find
thought provoking, entertaining and inspiring. I know there are many writers and at least twice as many aspiring
writers amongst Grapevine’s loyal readership, and here’s your chance to see your creations in print.
Please send all comments and contributions, poetry and prose, to: [email protected], clearly marked
KCC in the subject line, but first, give your imagination a treat, with this wonderful crop of words from current
Lampeter writers. Karen, KCC editor
In The Wardrobe
by Brenda Old
I’m one of many hanging empty
and I remember when
she used to say,
‘Please put the hooks all one way
and the wooden ones at the end.’
and for a while you’d try.
Until the day you’d hear her yell
and you’d say,
I’ve done it again haven’t I?’
Now she tries to keep us tidy
but we do our own thing.
Wooden and wire twist together
plastics fall to the floor
and when she shuts the door
on us, I see you grin.
lam
pete
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pevin
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gm
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.co
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Please send in your
poems,
stories or any
other writing for
Publication.
Mark
clearly with
KCC
in the subject line
Diolch / Thank you
The Newsletter Team
Copy Deadline:
Fri 13 Feb 2015
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THE MOTH BOX by Sue Moules
We have caught the night.
It sleeps in here,
pulled in by light.
We open it in day,
take out the shapes
and name them.
Scorched Wing, Tussock,
White Ermine, Marbled Coronet,
Green Carpet, Phoenix.
We lift them out,
look at them through hand lenses,
marvel at their intricacy.
We leave them in the shade
to sleep out,
they merge into garden.
Later, they will flap in quick quivers,
heat their delicate tiled wings,
soar into the dark.
--- From The Moth Box (Parthian) Glad Day
by Sarah Eyles
A New Year: a million worlds collide,
Infinite possibilities are born,
History etches its endless signature
Ever deeper into our DNA.
Caught like a dew drop on a spider’s web,
Propelled, kicking and screaming towards our
Next appointment with whatever it is
That summons us, or that we call out to.
Imagining that we are separate
Beings, and outside the laws of Nature,
That all we do is self-chosen, self-willed,
Like a planet that can hold many Suns
In its orbit, dragging the stars to earth.
To be a note within a crescendo,
Indistinguishable from the next sound,
A void, where birth and death are both unknown,
And from this timelessness to make an entry:
Appearing, becoming, forever new. ▪
Grandmother’s Elephants
by Patrick Dobbs
My grandmother kept elephants.
There were at least a dozen,
Perhaps as many as sixteen to them.
Dark tuskers they were,
From the blackest heart of Africa.
There were raging bulls, trunk outstretched,
Ears flapping, feet pounding, tail thrashing,
Tusks curved like scimitars, those bulls.
And quiet cows, sedate and orderly,
And at least one little one, small and docile.
First call at my grandmother’s house ---
Go and check up on the elephants.
Leave the bags on the doorstep,
Rush through the garden,
Forget about the goldfish,
Escape from the family,
To the magical world of the elephants.
They lived dangerously. Head to tail
Along the mantelpiece, in endless procession
Above the fireplace, inches from catastrophe.
My grandfather took one down once.
He let me hold it in my hand. Cold
Dark mahogany, the tusks and toes
Real ivory, smooth as piano keys,
The eyes a deep set blue-green jewel.
The politically incorrect and the ecologically
unacceptable
Have no place on my mantelpiece.
I couldn’t keep them, not nowadays.
All the same, I do wonder, now and then,
Just where they went to --- in the end.
Compost loo heaven by Maj Ikle
Walking each morning thru sunlight on dew,
My journey is merry to a compost loo,
I sit on a wood throne made by hand,
I’m returning what I borrowed from the land.
This is the ultimate room with a view,
Outside in nature like animals do,
So Mother earth is enriched by our poo,
Passing through us, as we go passing through,
Fertiliser for absolutely free,
Safely deposited far from the sea,
Our waste is our future we can make it,
All we need do is eat, and smile, and.. poo.
The Oak Tree
By Doris Critchley
I started as an acorn My shell split by a jay
But then a squirrel snatched me And buried me away
When winter came he dug around But could not find me in the ground
Springtime came and warmed the earth And roots began to sprout
I slowly pushed up to the light Until my tip burst out
Each year I grew strong and high And spread my branches to the sky
In early May my blossom formed Fertilised by pollen
Borne of wind from other oaks And then my seed was swollen
By autumn acorns ripened brown Then squirrels planted them deep down.
Compost loo heaven by Maj Ikle
Walking each morning thru sunlight on dew,
My journey is merry to a compost loo,
I sit on a wood throne made by hand,
I’m returning what I borrowed from the land.
This is the ultimate room with a view,
Outside in nature like animals do,
So Mother earth is enriched by our poo,
Passing through us, as we go passing through,
Fertiliser for absolutely free,
Safely deposited far from the sea,
Our waste is our future we can make it,
All we need do is eat, and smile, and.. poo.
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VINE (Volunteering in the Natural Environment) at Coedwig Gymunedol Long Wood Community Woodland
The Tir Coed VINE initiative,
supported by the Big Lottery
Fund, engaged with 344 people
of all ages, from March to
December 2014, contributing a
tremendous total of 3,423
voluntary hours to date.
Volunteers attended a wide variety
of activities ranging from Wildlife
Walks and Monitor ing to
developing green woodcraft skills,
such as gate construction.
Participants who attended the
Field Carpentry Agored Cymru
and Introduction to Coppicing and
Coppiced Products course
developed an understanding of
w o o d l a n d m a n a g e m e n t .
Volunteers who attended the
courses learnt how to survey and
create ancillary structures, that
have made improvements to
access, whilst developing valuable
skills that can be transferred to the
workplace.
Evaluations of each session gave
positive indications of how the
volunteers rated VINE activities.
Grading was given on a 1-10
scale, with ten being brilliant and
one being poor, showing that
volunteers were extremely
satisfied with their experience.
81% of participants that completed evaluation sheets
scored VINE activities as
ten and nine and only 3%
graded under five.
A resounding success all
round!
A big thanks is extended to
everyone who has given
their voluntary time for the
benefit of Long Wood
Communit y W oodland
during 2014.
Perhaps learning a new skill
or spending time outdoors is
one of your New Year’s
Resolutions; if so please get
in touch, as there may be
activities on offer to suit your
needs.
There are more opportunities for
people to learn Sustainable
W o o d l a n d M a n a g e m e n t ,
including An Introduction to
Woodlands for Wildlife and
People, from Monday 19 January
to the end of March 2015 when a
further two-day-a-week Agored
Cymru Accredited course is
being run from Long Wood
Community Woodland.
A programme of activities for
2015 is currently being planned,
when a further twenty special
activity sessions wil l be
arranged, along with three
community open days and a
further two day course. So, why
not get involved?
Tir Coed VINE Project Officer,
l a m p e t e r @ t i r c o e d . o r g . u k ,
07476880699
Meinir Evans
Total Beneficiaries
Male 170
Female 174
Total 344
Pre 16 154
Post 16 190
Total 344
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COEDWIG GYMUNEDOL LONG WOOD COMMUNITY WOODLAND With the first snowdrops and even daffodils popping
up already it almost feels like spring just around the
corner despite the fact that’s is only just February.
At Long Wood we have spent the early winter
months planning, not only for the year ahead, but
also long into the future, in order to make sure that
the enterprise is able to deliver services to the
community in perpetuity.
Visitor Centre - almost ready
With the externals of the build now finished and the
internal rendering almost complete, Long Wood are
looking forward to the new year with this new hub.
Future Plans
As a social enterprise, Long Wood will be looking for
ways to support woodland/timber based
micro-businesses. It is through developing
partnerships of this kind with smaller businesses that
Long Wood will secure its place in the future of our
community, whilst helping to provide a resilient and
diverse rural economy.
We welcome enquiries or proposals from other
businesses in the area looking to form partnerships
with Long Wood, or to base their activities on site.
Being situated close to Lampeter between the
communities of Llangybi and Llanfair Clydogau, Long
Wood is close enough to these, and the Lampeter
area, to be an accessible
base for woodland ventures.
Also planned for early
summer is the Long Wood open day, timed to
celebrate the completion and hand over of the
building, we are planning a fun day for all the family
including stalls, activities, refreshments and, of
course, speeches (though not too many of these).
This will be a great opportunity to come and see the
sorts of activities and events that we will be holding
at Long Wood over the coming years, and maybe be
inspired by what you see. Some of you will
remember our last large open day, which attracted
over 700 visitors. Again, if you, your business or
community group would like to get involved please
get in touch with us at:
Forestry Operations
February will see the end of the main felling activities
at Long Wood. This work, at the visitor centre end of
the woods, has been ongoing for 2 months now over
Christmas. The thinning will allow more light to reach
the forest floor, increasing the diversity of floral and
faunal life in these otherwise dark areas of densely
planted softwoods. Although these effects are
predictable, prior to the works, we set up survey
quadrants and transect
lines within the woods, to
measure and quantify the
effects on the biodiversity.
By revisiting these survey
areas throughout the
coming years, we will be
able to map the changes
within the woodland. We
look forward to re-opening
these sections of track as
soon as the contractors
and our staff have tidied
the area of any hazards.
Andrew Gajlikowski
Join our mailing list or find us on Facebook. Contact: 07557 386755 or [email protected]
Postcode SA48 8NE
Grid Ref: SN617520
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Take a photo of your creations and send to [email protected]
What you will Need Junk mail /old catalogues /
magazines /comics or other
scrap paper
Card
Pencil
Scissors
PVA craft glue
Picture /photo
Sticky tape
What to Do Mark out a rectangle in the centre of a piece of card
for the frame
Cut out the centre by making a hole with a sharp
pencil, put your scissors through, and cut to the
corners and then around the edge
Make coils of paper, by rolling a page of a catalogue or
magazine around a pencil
Less (junk mail) Is More (fun)
Did you know? Making pictures or decora-
tions from strips of rolled up
paper is known as Quilling
Slide the paper off and roll it backwards and forwards on the table to tighten it further
Cut the paper roll into short pieces and even up each coil into a round shape
Dip each coil into glue and press them down
firmly onto your card frame
Allow to dry and stick your picture to the
back of the frame with sticky tape
Why not experiment with patterns, shapes
and tightness of coil and see what effects
you can create, or make them using
different coloured paper, or try cutting
different lengths, to add
interest or create a 3D effect
Don’t forget to let us know how
you get on
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This tenth Local General Knowledge
and Cryptic Crossword is sponsored
by The Mustard Seed, which has
kindly offered the winner a voucher to spent in the café.
The Mustard Seed coffee shop is now in its eleventh
year. The coffee shop offers a wide range of hot and
cold drinks and meals with an emphasis on home
cooking and the use of local suppliers. There are three
distinct areas in which to enjoy food and drink: the main
seating area overlooking College Street; the back room
with armchair seating, where books, cards and local
craft items are for sale; and a patio area out the back
where you can enjoy the finer weather.
The Mustard Seed was established to provide a link
between the church and the secular community and to
promote any other charitable cause for the benefit of
the community. This wider objective explains why there
is such a welcoming atmosphere in this excellent cafe
and coffee shop.
Opening times:
Mon to Sat - 10am - 4pm. Closed - Wed & Sun.
Further details:
http://www.mustardseedcafe.org.uk/index.htm
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Closing Date for Entries: Fri 13 Feb, 5pm
Name: ............................................................... Tel: ............................................(Day)................................................(Eve)
Email: .....................................................................................................................
Place in Competition Entries box in Lampeter Library or Postbox at Victoria Hall By post: Cryptic Crossword No. 10, Grapevine, c/o Victoria Hall, Bryn Rd, Lampeter SA48 7EE.
Across
1. Type of instrument that will be played by Ruth
Montgomery in the Old Hall on 22 March (8)
5. Sounds like a fabric to catch the wind to attack (6)
10. ‘Uncoil the echo!’ Crazy psychiatrist instructs his
patient (3,2,3,5)
12. Old slow vessel but spun around (3)
13. Who arranged this Indian greeting? (3)
14. They are found in the tree tops on the edge of
College Street (9)
15. Night sound heard in Long Wood (4)
16. Male offspring at the centre of his sonnet (3)
17. Unlawful pill I cite endlessly (7)
18. Offering live music Friday evenings on the banks of
the Aeron at Aberaeron (3,4)
21. Air is returned in a long narrow inlet of the sea coast
(3)
22. Rot around this rocky peak? (3)
24. Present in mist (2)
25. Expressions of having done well that can be found on cards in The Bargain Box (15)
28. Penniless devil is still bad (4)
29. Illegal tackle in rugby and then you will be up to this In trouble (4,4)
30. Magical being found at Denmark Farm last December (3)
31. Old roan transferred to city in Florida (7)
32. Lawless state upsets sure sell (8)
33. Warning sign outside the fire station on Peterwell
Terrace (6)
competition
Down
1. Opened in Lampeter Town Hall in 2009 (5,5,6)
2. Move charming well about and find overpowering feeling
of serenity (12,4)
3. Tynfron Stables Riding School quoted this PM as saying
‘No hour of life is wasted that is spent in the saddle’ (7.9)
4. Bridge Street restaurant ranked 6 of 30 by Trip Advisor (5)
6. Semi-sweet gold coloured wines found in Sainsbury’s (9)
7. Banish new trash container! (6)
8. Training establishment that could be used by the RNLI at New Quay (10,6)
9. Responsible revolution to clean Cuba (11)
11. Secured centre for vicious dog (3)
16. Expert in planning arranges taster to support gist (10)
19. Stephen King’s 1990 psychological thriller found in the university/ (2)
20. Victory? Nothing in this ancient Russian city (4)
23. Inn servicing real ales in Mydroilyn (7)
26. Turns aside new TV eras (6)
27. The ringing of this should have cheered Lampeter retailers over the Christmas period (4)
Prize Local Knowledge/Cryptic Crossword No 10 (Jeep)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
9
10 11
12
13 14
15
16
17 18 19 20
21 22
23 24
25 26 27
28
29 30
31
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PRIZE: Voucher
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Dracorns Wood Floors
New, reclaimed and antique
Specialist in sanding
and repairs
to existing floors
Mike Bridge
01570 472921/07917753298
www.facebook.com/dracorns
ads & classified
Celebration cakes made to order
Many years' experience
and Council licensed
Contact Rhonwen, 01570 423651
Cegin Pantygwin Outside catering provided for
parties, agricultural shows, funerals etc
LAMPETER TOWN
FENCING CLUB
Tues - 15.30-17.00 Fri - 18.30-20.00
LAMPETER LEISURE CENTRE
Contact: Sean Slater
Tel. 01570 493139
Email: [email protected]
Wanted House Clearances,
Bric-a Brac,
all kinds of Garden Tools
& Scrap Metal
Contact:
Tom Evans, 07947 944043 or
Liz, 07792 091953
Rag Art Studios Rag Rug Making Tools and
Materials, Workshops and Craft Parties
For more info contact Sue 01974 298100
www.ragartstudios.com
Send your adverts to:
Mandolin Tutor
Lessons for beginners.
Based in Lampeter,
or I can come to you.
Call James on
07876 794098
Copy deadline: Fri 13 Feb 2015. Miss it & you risk not being included in the March issue
Free to a
good
Home
Large 5ft
cheese
plant.
Will deliver
in Lampeter
area
Contact:
01570
493573
Do you need a venue in the heart of Lampeter?
Victoria Hall Bryn Road, SA48 7EE
has a range of versatile spaces available for booking.
Community groups & local small-scale commercial:
Large hall £14/hour; Small hall £9/hour; Combined £22/hour.
We also have office space, committee room and small
therapy/ class/ conference room.
See www.vichall.org.uk for more details
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Lampeter Town RFC
Junior Fixtures Jan / Feb
25.01.15 U7 U8
Llandeilo/Llandovery
v Lampeter
U9 Lampeter v Llandeilo
U12 New Dock Stars v Lampeter
U13 Carmarthen Athletic v Lampeter
U14 Ammanford v Lampeter
U15 Carmarthen Athletic v Lampeter
01.02.15 U7/8 Lampeter v Llandovery
U10 Lampeter v Llandovery
U13 Lampeter v Llandovery
U14 Carmarthen Quins v Lampeter
U16 Lampeter v Aberystwyth
08.02.15 U7 Lampeter v Aberystwyth
U8 Lampeter v Aberystwyth
U9 Lampeter v Aberystwyth
U10 Lampeter v Aberystwyth
U11 Lampeter v Aberystwyth
U14 Lampeter v Narberth
U15 Lampeter v Llandeilo
U13 Swansea Uplands v Lampeter 15.02.15
U14 Lampeter v Llandeilo
U16 Llanidloes v Lampeter
22.02.15 U16 Lampeter v Carmarthen Q
Photo detective
Competition
winner
Malcolm
Thomas
receives
a Family Ticket
for
MAGIC LAMP CINEMA
Take 2
Local Knowledge/Cryptic Crossword No 9 by “Jeep”
Answers
Thanks to the following puzzlers who also entered: Sarah
Andrews, Marilyn Bray, Jen Davies, Nanna Davies, David
Denney, Phil Edwards, Llinos Griffiths, Sandra Hartley,
David Hyde, Annwen Jones, Delyth Latham, Ruth Mann,
Marilyn Pocock, Angela Roberts, the Schröder Family,
Caroline Smith, Gloria Thomas and M. Thomas.
Check out your answers below. See page 33 for more
details about the prize from our sponsor for issue 27,
The Mustard Seed café and coffee shop.
Don’t forget you can also post your entries into the letter
box at Victoria Hall. Happy Puzzling.
Congratulations
to our Local Knowledge/Cryptic Crossword
Competition Winner
Linda Wigley
C O M M E R C I A L T A L C
H A Q O A U A
R E S O U R C E F U L N E S S
I S I K R E H E
S N M I I
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U R O C A D V E N T
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D R A W E R P A S T R A M I
I L E N N I P E N E G
N T E A C H
G L A S S O F S H E R R Y T
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