lampeter grapevine issue 31 jul aug 2015
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G R A P E V I N E
cysylltwch â ni / contact us: [email protected] Gorffennaf/Awst - July/August 2015
digwyddiadau, newyddion a barn Llambed bob mis / Lampeter’s events, news and views monthly
Everything in Good Measure
FREE/ AM
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contents
in this issue…
lampeter food
festival
remembering
greg evans
lampeter
museum
alternative voice
lampeter women
receive national
recognition
jane’s open
garden party
age cymru
theatr felinfach
custard queens
everything in
good measure
take another look
at lampeter
tŷ glyn davis trust
hedgehogs
local artists
invitation
cothi gardeners
we are many
regular features …
letters
reviews
listings & events
ads & classified
town council
news
traws link cymru
update
ysgol henry
richard
karen’s creative
compendium
theatre felinfach
uwtsd - rugby
world cup tour
jottings
clonc
yr efail
ms support group
vine
what’s on in the
woods
kids in action
crossword
competition
huw’s nursery
This year’s Lampeter Food Festival,
which is now in its 18th year, is held
on Saturday 25 July starting at
10am in the Trinity St David
University grounds - and it's looking
as if it will have record breaking stall
bookings! We will have a huge
mixture of delicious foods to try on
the day, and to take away with you,
real ales and local wines, crafts and
local organisations.
There is a full bill of entertainment
during the day which ranges from
local musicians, belly dancing
company Tribal Unity, storytelling
and also Lampeter Youth Theatre
and Stage School (LYTSS) will be
making an appearance. For children
there will be plenty of activities
including donkey rides! The chef
demos this year are all by local
chefs, including celebrity chef Gareth
Richards, who will be doing a variety
of dishes for you to sample and try
and replicate at home.
We would also like to thank the
University for their continued support
for the festival, and the use of the
beautiful University grounds. Thanks
also to all the local businesses who
have shown massive support for us
this year - and a special thank you to
The Mulberry Bush, Mustard Seed,
Pont Steffan Dental Practice, the
Town Council and also the County
Council. The voluntary board
of directors for Lampeter Food
Festival - myself, Jane Norris-Hill,
Chris Studman, Chris Thomas and
our new director chef Gary Brown
have been working flat out to make
this year’s festival the best yet - and
we are really looking forwards to
seeing you all there!
See You There!!
Mae ' r F f a i r Fwyd L lambed
flynyddoedd sydd yn ei 18fed
flwyddyn yn cael ei gynnal ar 25
Gorffennaf yn dechrau am 10 y bore
yn y garddau Prifysgol y Drindod
Dewi Sant ac mae'n edrych fel y
bydd yn cael torri recordau archebiau
stondin! Bydd gennym gymysgedd
enfawr o fwydydd blasus i chi cael ar
y dydd ac yn mynd i ffwrdd gyda chi,
cwrw go iawn a gwinoedd lleol,
crefftau a sefydliadau lleol.
Mae bil lawn o adloniant yn ystod y
dydd sy'n amrywio o gerddorion
lleol, cwmni dawnsio bol Tribal
Unity, adrodd straeon a hefyd bydd
LYTSS yn gwneud ymddangosiad.
Ar gyfer plant bydd digon o
weithgareddau gan gynnwys teithiau
asynnod! Mae'r demos cogydd eleni
i gyd gan gogyddion lleol gan
gynnwys cogydd enwog Gareth
R ichards f ydd yn gwneud
amrywiaeth o brydau i chi i flasu a
cheisio ailadrodd yn y cartref.
Byddai e hefyd ddiolch i'r brifysgol
am eu cefnogaeth barhaus yr ŵyl a'r
defnydd o dir prydferth brifysgol a
hefyd yn diolch i'r holl fusnesau lleol
sydd wedi dangos cefnogaeth i ni
flwyddyn hon a diolch arbennig i'r
Mulberry Bush, Hedyn Mwstard, Pont
Steffan Dental Practice, Cyngor y
Dref a Hefyd y Cyngor. Mae'r sirol
cyfarwyddwyr ar gyfer bwyd Llambed
festival - fy hun, Jane Norris-Hill,
Chris Studman, Chris Thomas ac
mae ein cyfarwyddwr cogydd newydd
Gary Brown wedi bod yn gweithio'n
galed i wneud hyn yn ŵyl y
blynyddoedd mae'r yet - gorau ac
rydym yn edrych ymlaen at eich
gweld i gyd yna!
Welwn ni chi yna!!
Elin Jones- Chairperson
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G R A P E V I N E no. 31, July/Aug 2015
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Sitting here in the early hours of the morning, staring at the
computer screen and waiting for broadband to summon up
enough strength to download articles and photos for inclusion
in the latest issue … I begin to wonder how to begin this
editorial. The theme is ‘Everything in Good Measure’ and I
guess this is something that encapsulates what the Grapevine
has become. It is a little bit of everything … a combination of
articles, events, listings, adverts and news about the local
community, from the local community and for the local
community. Grapevine continues to grow in strength and
popularity as a way of informing, sharing, questioning and
promoting everything local. My role is to bring together all this
information into some kind of cohesive whole, with ‘everything
in good measure’. Certainly, from the feedback the newsletter
team receives, it would suggest that we are fulfilling an
important role, both in support for all things local, and by
providing a service that ‘fills a gap’, particularly in areas
where mobile signals and broadband are pretty much non-
existent. The number of regular contributors and advertisers is
also growing and with the added support of the university too
the future is promising. That is as long as the volunteer team,
who work so hard behind the scenes, can maintain and sustain
the momentum. If you feel you could contribute in some way
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corrections & clarifications
Apologies for the misspelling of Llanfihangel-Ar-Arth, the birthplace of the
four lambs from the front cover of the June issue. Eds.
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Greg’s Career Greg started with Royal Mail in 1984, where he was based
in Lampeter delivering to the surrounding area. He quickly
became noticed as a professional member of the Lampeter
Team, who always had the community and the customers
he delivered to at the forefront of his mind
He was singled out over the next two years as a natural
leader and one that was undoubtedly seen as a future
leader. Greg was very forward thinking in the way that he
saw the business blossoming into what it is today - by way
of technology playing a major part, but also the customers
being at the heart of what we do.
He attended management courses, both internally and
externally, where he gained a business diploma and was
promoted to Delivery Office Manager. Greg worked as the
manager at both the Llandysul and Lampeter Delivery Office
and he held this role for 18 years.
Having always had an interest in the fleet within our
company, due to his knowledge of both the area and terrain
that we delivered to, and to his experience in the Lampeter
and District Motor Club, Greg felt that he could best make
an impact here, after being a Delivery Office Manager.
He successfully applied for the Regional Fleet Safety
Manager post, a senior management role within the South
Wales and Gloucester delivery area. His main role was to
reduce the level of road traffic collisions in the area through
training and meeting with staff at ground level. This was
reduced by 25% in 2014 and was testament to Greg’s hard
work and professionalism, as this was no mean
achievement given that there are 5000 members of staff and
a fleet of over 10,000 vehicles
Greg was seen by his peers as a professional Manager who
was respected by all within the business, especially those
closer to home, and he will be dearly missed by all those
who had the pleasure to have worked with and known him.
Kevin Evans
A lot of people will know Greg as a devoted family man to Dawn his wife and Delun
his daughter, loyal employee of Royal Mail, a dedicated Town Councillor, fully
committed and founder member of Menter Llambed and Transition Town, but aside
from these he also enjoyed his hobbies.
From a young age he got involved in rallying, he spectated, marshalled, drove and
navigated. As a navigator he brought his dedication and determination to a pinnacle
by winning the Welsh 1300 Road Rally Championship. He also organised events for
Lampeter and District Motor Club and acted as a steward guiding organisers and
competitors all over Wales.
Greg also discovered a passion for mountain biking where he loved nothing better than attacking a long steep hill,
indeed on one memorable weekend he combined the navigating with the cycling by competing in an orientating
cycling race - he wasn’t necessarily the fastest or the fittest but again his determination and cunning with a map
were utilized and, after sweating around the hills and forest above Llangadog, second overall was the result.
In the last few years he took part in a charity banger rally across Europe driving and navigating from Lampeter to
Venice and back in five days which also involved another interest of his a little drop of wine but maybe that event is
a story best left untold.
More recently he really enjoyed supporting Delun’s boyfriend Andy with his rallying endeavours and could be seen
wielding a spanner or giving advice in a way that only Greg could. Kevin Evans
Greg Evans was an integral part of
Transition Llambed Development
Trust as a director from its formation
in 2009. Before that he was the first
elected chair of Transition Llambed
once it became constituted.
Previous to this he worked with Mentor Llambed
who also contributed to improving life in Lampeter.
He was always a great link between the Trust and
the wider community of Lampeter because of his
work as a Town Councillor and his vast local
knowledge. He was always ready to help both
practically, with projects around the Victoria Hall,
(he was the first up the ladder to paint the outside
of the building), and with negotiating and dealing
with officialdom.
He was always really positive about all we
embarked on as a Trust and was convinced all
would be well during the three years it took to
negotiate a lease for the Victoria Hall. He was a
signatory to the finally agreed lease.
All those involved with the Development Trust and
Transition Llambed will miss his humour, warmth
and friendship hugely. For us, and we are sure for
many, Lampeter will never be the same without
him.
We will be renaming our newly refurbished
committee/ meeting room upstairs in the Victoria
Hall the ‘Greg Evans Room’.
We are full of admiration for the way his wife Dawn
and daughter Delun have managed the last six
months during his illness.
The Directors TLDT James Lambert Delivery Office Manager Royal Mail / Post Brenhinol
Greg Evans
1961 - 2015
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When I joined the Town
Council in 1999, I already knew
Greg Evans by reputation. He
had served the people of Lampeter as a
member of the Town Council for well over a
decade even then. He was a hardworking and well
respected councillor, and an enthusiastic and energetic
man to work with. He had no time for self importance.
He was there to get the job done. He cared passionately
for our town and was outspoken in our meetings, always
ready to challenge the staus quo. He was willing to take
anyone or organisation to task when he felt that
Lampeter wasn't getting the deal it deserved. He made
council meetings challenging, lively, and on occasion fun.
But Greg was much more than a man of words. It may be
a cliché but he really was a man of action who was
prepared to put time and energy to making positive
change in the town. He was instrumental in setting up
Menter Llambed to attract funding for economic
development and tourism projects. He saw the potential
for Lampeter as part of the Transition movement and
became committed to the Victoria Hall and the wider
Transition Llambed project. He was also key to setting up
the Traws Link Cymru rail campaign and one of its most
vocal supporters.
People who have vision, and who are prepared to
champion radical new ideas, projects and campaigns are
rare in local government. Greg was one of those people.
He lived and breathed Lampeter. His passing is a personal
tragedy for family and friends, but it is also a terrible loss
to the community. We can be grateful however for the
legacy of his work. He has left his mark on Lampeter and
our whole town will miss him.
Greg Evans first
became a member
of Lampeter and
District Motor Club when it was
reformed in 1978, and soon
became a regular competitor,
driving and navigating, although his driving exploits came
to an end prematurely after a significant off on what was
then known locally afterwards as “Greg’s Leap” on the
Epynt Ranges. Greg returned to competing as a navigator
for many years, becoming Welsh Champion Navigator in
his class alongside Gary
Davies in 1988.
Greg was for many years
Chairman of Lampeter
and District Motor Club,
and also progressed to be
Clerk of the Course of what was then the club’s premier
event the Rali Bro Caron, alongside Aneurin “Pinky”
James. He continued to be involved in the event for many
years as a marshal, and navigated in the Course Opening
Car alongside Paul Jones on numerous occasions.
Latterly Greg was very proud to be the President of
Lampeter and District Motor Club and took this role very
seriously, always on hand to offer advice and
encouragement to what he called the “new blood”, the
young club members and competitors, although this was
often mixed with a fair degree of leg pulling and banter,
which he gave in large amounts, but could take equally as
much!!
Greg Evans and Lampeter and District Motor Club
seemed to go together hand in hand, and his loss leaves
a huge hole in the club, as it will in many other
organisations in and around Lampeter.
Dorian Evans
Greg Evans
1961 - 2015
Rob Phillips
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Cofio Greg
Bu i aelodau barchu munud o osteg yn ystod y
Cyfarfod diwethaf o’r 11eg o Fehefin er cof am y
Cyngh. Greg Evans a fu’n drist, farw’n ddiweddar. Bu
Greg yn Gynghorydd ymroddgar a gweithgar dros
ystod eang o flynyddoedd. Roedd bob amser yn barod
ei gymwynas a’i frwdfrydedd parthed materion, yn
heintus. Yn sicr bydd bwlch ar ei ôl. Estynnir
cydymdeimlad dwysaf â Dawn, Delun, Andy a Mark yn
eu profedigaeth lem o golli gŵr, tad, brawd a ffrind
arbennig.
Cyfieithu ar y Pryd
Y mae gwasanaeth cyfieithu ar y pryd wedi cychwyn
bellach yn ystod Cyfarfodydd Misol y Cyngor Tref. Mrs
Carol Thomas, Llanwnnen sy’n ymwneud â’r gwaith.
Ffair Fwyd 2015
Disgwylir presenoldeb y Cyngor Tref yn ystod y Ffair
Fwyd o’r 25ain o Orffennaf.
Penderfynwyd anfon llythyr o gefnogaeth at Bwyllgor y
Ffair Fwyd yn y cais am gymhorthdal dan law Cynllun
Grant Cymunedol Cyngor Sir Ceredigion. Roedd
aelodau o’r Cyngor Tref o’r farn fod y Ffair Fwyd yn
hwb fawr i’r dref a’r ardal, yn hybu twristiaeth, yn annog
y defnydd o gynnyrch lleol ac yn cael effaith barhaus ar
bob ymwelydd.
Gwledd y Cymrodyr er Anrhydedd a Diwrnod
Graddio 2015
Bydd y Maer a’r Dirprwy-Faer a’u cymar yn mynychu’r
uchod ar y 9fed a’r 10fed o Orffennaf a gynhelir ar
gampws Prifysgol Cymru Y Drindod y Dewi
Sant Llanbedr Pont Steffan.
Remembering Greg
Members observed a minute’s silence during the last
Meeting of 11 June in memory of Cllr Greg Evans, who
sadly passed away recently. Greg had been a very
active and dedicated member of the Town Council,
spanning decades. He was always ready to help and
his enthusiasm was indeed contagious. He will be
greatly missed. Deepest condolences are extended to
Dawn, Delun, Andy, Mark and the entire family in their
deep loss of a special husband, father, brother and
friend.
Simultaneous Translation
Simultaneous translation is now on offer at monthly
meetings of the Town Council.
Mrs Carol Thomas, Llanwnnen undertakes the role of
Translator.
Food Festival 2015
The Town Council will have a presence at the Food
Festival on Saturday 25 July 2015. It was resolved to
forward a letter of support to members of the Food
Festival Committee in their quest for grant funding
under the auspices of the Ceredigion County Council’s
Community Grant Scheme. Councillors believe that the
Food Festival adds value to the town and the
surrounding area; it promotes tourism, encourages the
use of local produce and has a lasting impact on all of
its visitors.
Honorary Fellows’ Feast and Degree Day 2015
The Mayor, Deputy-Mayor and Partners will attend
the above functions, which will be held on
Thursday 9 and Friday 10 July on the
Lampeter Campus University of Wales
Trinity Saint David.
A good response was had on the Valuation Day on
8 June, when Mr Ian Taylor from Peter Francis &
Co. Carmarthen was in attendance. A steady flow of
people brought in their valuables, and Ian Taylor is
eager to hold another such day before long. Keep
your eyes open for further notices.
In order to run and develop the Museum, it needs
funding; raffle tickets are now being sold at £1 per
ticket, and will be drawn at the Christmas Fair at the
end of November. Please show your support by
buying a ticket (or more!).
Before long, there will be Quiz sheets available at the
Museum, suitable for all ages. Come and test your
knowledge and have a bit of fun at the same time.
These again will be sold for £1 each - money towards
the Museum fund. There will be a set date by which to
return the sheets, and all correct entries will be put in a
draw, with a prize for the lucky winner.
If you have not seen the current displays at the
Museum do come in the next few weeks, as some of
our collections will be changing again. Visitors are most
encouraging in the comments they leave in the
Museum’s Visitors Book. A
second news-sheet has been
produced, and is now
available for all to see.
Yvonne Davies
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After a hectic few months meeting Welsh Assembly
Finance Minister Edwina Hart, Secretary of State
Stephen Crabb and Welsh Assembly Director-General
James Price, Traws Link Cymru members have been
enjoying a brief respite from their usual busy schedule.
This is while we await a formal response from the
Welsh Assembly civil servants, who have promised to
look into our request for a fully-funded feasibility study
into re-opening the Carmarthen-Aberystwyth railway.
Nevertheless, on the evening of 11 May TLC members
were pleased to give a coach load of Aberaeron 41
Club members a guided tour of the newly-cleared Pont
Llanio station site. We were able to point out the
virtually intact long platform, water tank, old toilet block,
shunting hoist and goods shed, as well as walk around
the abandoned milk and cheese processing plant.
The latter closed in 1973, apparently, after British Rail
wanted to raise charges for use of the line for freight.
Great interest was shown by the visitors and we were
able to explain our vision of re-opening the line and the
benefits that it would bring to the area. Thanks are due
to TLC member John Lewis for leading on the site
clearance and co-ordinating a very successful
awareness-raising occasion. Hopefully we will be able
to hold more such events in this the 50th anniversary
year of closure of the line to passengers. Who knows,
perhaps the re-opened railway will once again make
Pont Llanio attractive as a site for food processing, or
even a timber distribution point for the extensive mature
conifer forests in the hills around?
We will be able to expand on some of these themes at
our next public meeting at the Memorial Hall, South
Road, Aberaeron on Friday 26 June at 7pm. We also
have another public meeting planned for Lampeter on
Saturday 25 July at the Victoria Hall again at 7pm. This
will be after the Lampeter Food Festival held at the
University campus on the same day, where we will
have a stall. So why not come over and find out more
about the campaign? Two days earlier on Thursday 23
July, Traws Link Cymru will also be hosting an Open
Evening at Lampeter Museum at 6pm (in the University
old porter’s lodge) to coincide with an exhibition of
memorabilia of the old line. All are welcome. Further
meetings are also planned for local schools where we
hope to engage with future users of the re-opened line!
Last but not least, we have had a message of support
from Derek Brockway, the popular weatherman and
presenter of the Weatherman Walking series on BBC
One Wales. He says:
“I am pleased to offer my support to the campaign for
re-opening the railway between Carmarthen and
Aberystwyth and also the line between Afon Wen and
Bangor in Gwynedd. I love walking in the Welsh
countryside and re-opening the line would make it
easier to reach the Wales Coast Path and the
mountains of mid-Wales. I am sure it would also help
tourism as well, by encouraging more people to visit our
beautiful country and enjoy some of the best scenery in
the world. I wish Traws Link Cymru good luck with the
campaign and hope it will be successful.
Cofion cynnes a phob lwc!”
Derek gets it- thanks Derek! Now all we need is for the
Welsh Assembly Government to get it and find funding
for a full feasibility study.
For more information please visit our website at
www.trawslinkcymru.org.uk or visit our Facebook page –
simply type in Traws Link Cymru. Better still come to one
of our public meetings!
Gareth Walters for Traws Link Cymru
Pont Llanio Station , newly cleared
Pont Llanio Milk Lorries
STOP PRESS STOP PRESS STOP PRESS
Edwina Hart has confirmed, in a letter to Elin Jones AM,
that Welsh Government will commission a Scoping Study
into reopening the railway line between Aberystwyth and
Carmarthen, by providing funding of £30k.
This is Great News! Well done Traws Link Cymru and
everyone else who has played their part. Eds.
STOP PRESS STOP PRESS STOP PRESS
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The Alternative Voice movement takes its inspiration
from the Scottish Independence movement, where
groups organised on a street by street basis in order
to spread the social message. Although the ‘Yes’
campaign ended up losing the referendum, it
mobilised the Scottish people into a socio-political
fervour. The plan here in Ceredigion is to follow suit,
and to foster and develop similarly minded
community groups across both the County and the
Country. With the group divided almost equally on
gender lines, and with all age groups and social
positions represented, all people from all walks of life
are invited to join.
The second Alternative Voice meeting took place in
Aberystwyth on 11 June with representatives from
fourteen different social movements, trade unions
and political parties in attendance. The group has
been set up as a central point for all similarly minded
organisations to pool resources and promote each
other’s interests in order to increase solidarity
throughout the County, with its first meeting
organising its agenda.
One of the main decisions reached was that
Alternative Voice would stand independent of any
other movement so as to encourage the attendance
of groups based nationally in Wales, or in London,
without any kind of conflict.
Amongst the ideas mooted for the future included the
provision of food banks in certain areas of the
county, the organisation of speakers and
presentations in order to inform the population on
social and environmental issues, and the continuing
planning of events like the upcoming Anti-Austerity
Picnic in Aberystwyth on 20 June.
The main problem in dealing with austerity is the lack
of understanding until the effects are being felt at
home and Alternative Voice wants to bring itself to
the forefront as the point of contact when those cuts
fall on workers or services.
Anyone interested in learning more about Alternative
Voice or any of its affiliated groups, please email
[email protected] or come along to
the next meeting on 7 July at 7pm in the Cambrian
Hotel. If you can’t come along, feel free to set one up
in your own locality. Even if you can only get five
likeminded people to come along, you can still do a
great deal more than if you were alone. There is also
an Alternative Voice Facebook group, which can be
found after a quick search on the site.
Brian Dafydd Williams
Alternative Voice
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Lampeter has a growing reputation as a centre of World Dance and this month women from Belly Dance and Fit for Life Classes featured in national email magazine 'Zameena'. Here are some extracts from the article by local Belly Dance Teacher Rose Barter.
I took up learning Belly Dance at 51 and started teaching five years later. I
particularly wanted to attract older women to my classes as I was (and still am)
passionate about keeping older women mobile, flexible and able to have fun.
I call my business 'Fit For Life' because I hope to provide a way for women to stay fit, as well as keeping myself fit too.
I realised quite soon that I would have to offer two levels of class. One for women of all ages who wanted to learn the
dance and did not have fitness issues and one for women over 50 , who found exercise classes or the gym boring or
intimidating and wanted to try something different. I also decided that as my 60's were approaching and I did not
want to travel at night , I would only offer daytime classes.
From the six classes I started back then , five are still continuing . What is more shocking to me is that women who
came to my very first (and not very good) classes are still turning up every week, still enthusiastic and eager to learn.
Along the years others have joined them and I now have nearly fifty women in classes. In the past five years the
women have all got to know each other and have formed a strong bond. Some have become really close friends with
each other.
What has staggered me is the willingness of all these women to take risks, get out their comfort zones and try new
things. Some will never perform in public and are very clear that that is not the reason for coming to class and that is a
choice I always respect. Others love to dress up, learn a routine to performance standard and strut their stuff.
Sometimes I wonder how this has all happened in these short years. Some of the clues were revealed when I did a
survey of all the dancers over 60 for Age Concern in late 2011. Here are some of the quotes from that survey which
mention physical fitness .
But more telling were the comments on 'emotional wellbeing'.
When asked "Has attending classes improved your emotional well being in any of the following areas ?" The results were.....
I am reminded each time I take a class of how astonishing women are, how resilient, witty, generous, daring,
supportive and also how beautiful. Some of my pupils are now in their 70's and are my role models of how I'd like to
be at that age.
As a little community we have dealt with illness, exhaustion through caring for others, a whole list of broken bones
and also the death of a much loved member of our group. Each time we gear up to help women recover, or help
ourselves come to terms with the cruel facts of life, I realise how important the dance and the classes have become to
us all. At Christmas we all joined together to have a ceremony (lead by one of the class members) to remember our
much loved colleague, Sue Phillips, from the Lampeter class. Many of us were in tears. At the end we all danced her
favourite dance together. That moment and the power of all those dancing women will never leave me.
Lampeter Women Receive National Recognition
learning something new 100% self confidence 80%
improved body image 90% making new friends 80%
stepping outside your comfort zone 90% expanding cultural horizons 80%
In memory of Lampeter legend, Sue Phillips 1944-2014
“Paying attention to posture has made me feel more graceful.” “My movement is easier and my balance is much better”
“Helped me to be aware of breathing and has helped me to relax” “More strength in my ankles, so able to do much more”
“Beginning to get my waist back!” “Works on the core muscles, it’s like Pilates with dance and rhythm!”
“Have enjoyed every session"
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Fri 3 Jul “Paddington” (PG)
Starring Hugh Bonneville and Jim Broadbent
Fri 17 Jul “The Second Best Exotic Marigold
Hotel” (12A)
Fri 31 Jul “Mr Turner” (12A)
Starring Timothy Spall
Fri 7 Aug “Gone Girl” (18)
Starring Rosamund Pike
Fri 4 Sept “The Hobbit: battle of the Five
Armies” (PG) Starring Martin Freeman
Fri 18 Sept “Into the Woods” (PG)
Starring Meryl Streep
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Urdd National Eisteddfod
Once again this year many pupils achieved success at the
Urdd National Eisteddfod which was held at Llancaiach
Fawr near Caerphilly at the end of May. Congratulations to
our public speaking team (Lowri Jones, Gwion Jones, Cadi
Jones and Nest Jenkins) who came third in the
competition for teams under 19 years old, and a dozen
winning items by Aysha Williams Dean, Cynan Evans, Keely
Powell, Gwyn Davies, Nia Rees, Siwan George, Elinor
Griffiths, Carys Davies, Hanna James, Ceris Davies and
Rebeca James were on show at the Arts and Crafts
Exhibition. Congratulations also to the pupils in years 7, 8
and 9 who came second for their Welsh literature and
creative writing project on the theme of ‘Agriculture’.
Ysgol Henry Richard pupils were certainly the stars of the
Arts and Crafts Exhibition at the Urdd National Eisteddfod
and here they are with their winners’ medals and
certificates.
Success once again for the Ysgol Henry Richard senior
public speaking team (Lowri Jones, Gwion Jones, Cadi
Jones and Nest Jenkins) – this time at the Urdd National
Eisteddfod where they came second.
Will Gwion Llyr (Year 13) be the next
T.Llew Jones or Dylan Thomas? His
work certainly impressed the
adjudicators, Aneurin Karadog
(Children’s Poet of Wales 2014/15)
and Mererid Hopwood, (former
winner of the Chair, Crown and Prose
Medal at the National Eisteddfod) at
the St. Dogmaels Eisteddfod recently
where he was awarded the Youth Literary Award.
Careers
A very successful Enterprise day was held recently for
pupils in year 9 in collaboration with Careers Wales.
During the first session of the day Andrew Evans, from
Llandeilo, gave a very inspiring talk about his personal
background, his work and what had inspired him to
become a professional artist after a successful career in
industry. He also talked about his current work and
projects before visiting the GCSE Art work exhibition in the
hall and talking to some of the year 11 pupils. Year 9
pupils then went on to complete the main task of the day
which was to work in teams in order to set up a successful
pizza restaurant. They had to create a business and
finance plan, a menu, marketing and advertising strategy
and even design a box for their take away pizzas! The final
task was to make an
interesting presentation
outlining their ideas.
We’re already looking
forward to seeing the
first pizza restaurant
opening at Tregaron!
The most successful
team financially at the
end of the ‘Going for
Profit’ day were Lindsay,
Keely, Katrina, Jade and
Samantha, with a profit
of £89,000!
Year 11 pupils, Rhiannon James and Catrin Jones showing
their work to the artist Andrew Evans (second from left)
during his recent visit to Ysgol Henry Richard. In the
photograph also is Huw Williams, Head of Art at Ysgol
Henry Richard. Rhiannon Lewis
Ysgol Henry Richard - News
The pupils in years 7,8 and 9 who came second for their project at the Urdd National Eisteddfod.
Unfortunately both Rebeca James and Ceris Davies were sitting their GCSE exams when this photograph was taken.
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My Lady by Tess Blackburn
Shield red as blood
Spotted skim milk white
Head polished black
Matt black bent angle legs
Our friend of childhood
Not a lady nor a bird
Flying on gossamer wings
Suddenly unsheathed
Or trundling her ovoid body
Across leaves around stems
Well known friend of the garden
Even crossing hands
We sang our song to her
Berating fairytale negligence
Talking of awesome tragedy
For offspring who need no parenting
We grew older showing our children
Respect for her tiny life
Taking them into the real world
On the path we trod ourselves
Where is she now our ladybird
Is she gone in the flurry of time
Another loss to the climate of change
No, here she is still
Softly plodding the leaves
Oh! by Karen Gemma Brewer
God is good
but
in the beginning
letters
were rationed.
Please send in your
poems, stories or any
other writing for
Publication.
Mark clearly with
KCC
in the subject line
and send to
Diolch / Thank you
Karen, KCC Editor [email protected]
Karen’s Creative Compendium 006
Medusa by CEG Manwell
She looked into the mirror and didn’t like what she
saw. The snakes wriggled and hissed. Cobra, adder,
mamba. Spotted snakes with double tongue.
How would she feed her wig – go down to the pond
and let them catch frogs?
She returned to Goddesses and clicked on Io.
Under crescent horns her face mutated to a mixture
of woman and cow. Ych a fi.
Another click on Athene.
Her face stared out nobly from under a war helmet.
Much better.
Plastic Island by Majikle
I'm flying across a plastic Island
I'm looking for a place to eat
And there are plenty of places to land on
So I'm sure to find a real treat
"every piece of plastic manufactured
in the last 50 years that made it into
the ocean.....is still there"
No problem landing on the island then
Coz it's the size of Wales times four
And even though it doesn't smell very foodie
I can't help thinking that I'm gonna score!
"200,000 albatross chicks die
each year from plastic their mothers feed them.
They can't digest it.
They die of starvation & dehydration...
their bellies full of trash"
I can swallow down a couple of toothbrushes
Chow down on a lighter or three
Bottle tops are as pretty as shellfish
and plastic bags feel like fish eggs to me
"there are over 29,000
yellow plastic rubber ducks
to play with in the ocean"
And they're all coming to my party
I'll have to hurry up with this feed
Coz here come the whales and the turtles
and everyone know about their greed
"plastic soldiers, plastic bags, plastic flip-flops ,
plastic toys, plastic lighters, plastic pens,
plastic bottles, plastic buoys"
And it's not going away,
there's no such thing as away,
it's not going away,
there's no such place as away.
My Lady by Tess Blackburn
Shield red as blood
Spotted skim milk white
Head polished black
Matt black bent angle legs
Our friend of childhood
Not a lady nor a bird
Flying on gossamer wings
Suddenly unsheathed
Or trundling her ovoid body
Across leaves around stems
Well known friend of the garden
Even crossing hands
We sang our song to her
Berating fairytale negligence
Talking of awesome tragedy
For offspring who need no parenting
We grew older showing our children
Respect for her tiny life
Taking them into the real world
On the path we trod ourselves
Where is she now our ladybird
Is she gone in the flurry of time
Another loss to the climate of change
No, here she is still
Softly plodding the leaves
Oh! by Karen Gemma Brewer
God is good
but
in the beginning
letters
were rationed.
Please send in your
poems, stories or any
other writing for
Publication.
Mark clearly with
KCC
in the subject line
and send to
Diolch / Thank you
Karen, KCC Editor
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Fly on a cow (or everything in good measure) by Karen Gemma Brewer
One lazy, sunny afternoon a fly was sitting on the back of a cow in the middle
of a green field. The cow tried to swot the fly with her long tail but it was too
quick for her and jumped out of the way.
Just then a plump, red faced farmer came into the field to fetch the cow.
“C'mon girl, milking time,” he called. But she ignored him and continued to
munch grass. The farmer put a rope around her neck and pulled. He put his
shoulder against her rump and pushed. He caught hold of her ears and
tugged. He twisted her tail and shoved. But the cow did not move so much
as one step.
Panting hard, the farmer took out a blue spotted handkerchief and wiped
sweat from his beetroot head. He was thinking what to try next, when the fly
buzzed up to him and said:
“I can make the cow move.”
“You!” said the farmer. “A tiny little fly, what could you do?”
“Yes me,” said the fly. “If you give me a pot of jam, I'll make the cow
move.”
“Alright, you make the cow move and I'll give you a pot of jam.”
Once they had shaken hands on the deal, the fly flew across to the cow and
landed on her back. The cow swished her long tail but the fly was too quick for
her and jumped out of the way.
“There,” said the fly.
“There what?” demanded the farmer.
“The cow moved.”
“That's no use,” the farmer said. “I need to get her in for milking.”
“I didn't say I would get her in, only make her move,” said the fly, “and a
deal is a deal.”
The farmer grumbled as he handed over the pot of jam and made his way back
down the lane to the farm. Without the cow, who continued to munch grass.
“Hey! Get on there, whoa, hup!” A white coated herdsman, jumping up and
down, waving his arms and shouting at the still stationary cow, woke the fly
from an afterjam nap. After stretching its legs, it buzzed up to the herdsman
and said: “If you give me a pot of jam, I'll make the cow move.”
The overweight herdsman readily agreed and the fly flew on to the cow's back.
She swished her long tail, but the fly was too quick for her and jumped out of
the way. A very disgruntled herdsman made his way back down the lane to the
farm, without the cow. The fly, tucked in to a second pot of jam. The cow,
stood.
The dairymaid wagged her finger: “You are a naughty girl,” she said. But the
cow would not be shamed into moving. A dozing fly watched the scene,
through one lazy eye, before buzzing its weary way over to the dairymaid. “If
you give me a pot of jam, I'll make the cow move,” said the fly, hopping once
again on to her back. The cow swished her long tail but the fly …...
…... was too fat and too slow and slipped.
The cow decided it was time for milking and trotted off down the lane to the
farm. The dairymaid slipped a pot of jam and a spoon from the pocket of her
apron and made herself comfortable in a corner of the field. As she sucked
raspberry preserve from the silver spoon she was surrounded by a swarm of
the fly's relatives, each demanding a share of their inheritance.
Belonging by Sarah Eyles
Belonging to people, ideas,
Groups or Gods is not my yearning.
To belong to my job, my earning
Is alien and cold.
To be in thrall to what I love
Is dangerous but nearer home.
(To be in love with where I roam -
It’s a wild adventure all my own.)
To be deep within the sea
Of peace is in my soul.
I belong beyond
Everything I consider me.
Making the Best
By Tess Blackburn
Good company at the feast
Friends who can be called upon
At the best or worst of times
To share the present
Creating time for all things
Industry, lazy days, travel
Peaceful working
Restful sunny afternoons
Hard working energy
Making something new
In the quiet of my garden
Digging order out of chaos
Walking the long mile
To stretch the body
Out of lethargy
Into energy
Making favourite meals
Taking time to create
Thinking and planning
How to delight the palate
I find it strange
That no-one told me
Ageing doesn’t need
To mean regression.
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The People’s Market Victoria Hall, Bryn Road, Lampeter
Every 2nd and 4th Saturday 10am-1pm
Sesiynau Dawns
Mae Tic-Toc yn cwrdd ar foreau Mawrth a Gwener am
10yb yn Y Gwndwn ar gampws Theatr Felinfach.
Sesiynau stori, dawns a chân i blant 0-3 oed a’u rhieni.
Dawns Creadigol – Mae Catherine wedi bod yn gweithio
gydag ysgolion lleol yn cynnal sesiynau dawns creadigol i
blant CA1.
Mae Lia Mair Jones ar fin cychwyn fel Swyddog Creadigol
Diwylliant Bro yn Theatr Felinfach am 5 mis. Bydd hi’n
gyfrifol am ddatblygu gwaith drama gyda phlant a phobl
ifanc yn yr ardal.
Mae grwpiau cymunedol dawns a drama’r Theatr yn
brysur yn paratoi ar gyfer perfformiad ‘Y Llew-fan.’ Bydd
grwpiau o bob oedran rhwng 0 a 50+ yn cymryd rhan yn
y perfformiad terfynol ar Nos Sadwrn, 11eg Gorffennaf.
Am wybodaeth bellach cysylltwch â:
Catherine Young, Swyddog Dawns, Theatr Felinfach
[email protected] 01545 572708
Clwb Gwnïo
Mae’r gwersi’n parhau ar Nosweithiau Llun a Mawrth
rhwng 6 ac 8 o’r gloch.
Am wybodaeth bellach, cysylltwch ag Anneliese ar 01545
572365 / 01570 470697 [email protected]
Dance Sessions
The community dance and drama groups in the theatre
are all currently busy preparing towards a performance
that will take place on Saturday, 11 July at Theatr
Felinfach. ‘Y Llew-fan’ will bring together the theatre’s
various performance companies of all age groups
between 0 and 50+ as part of the centenary celebrations
for T. Llew Jones, by bringing his work as an author to
our stage.
Tic-Toc sessions are held on Tuesday and Friday
mornings at 10am in Y Gwndwn on the theatre campus -
Story, dance and song sessions for children 0-3 years and
their parents.
Creative Dance – Catherine has been working with local
schools conducting creative dance sessions for children
in the KS1 age sector.
A warm welcome to Lia Mair Jones who is about to start
work with us for the next 5 months as a Creative
Community Project Officer. Lia will be responsible for
developing drama with children and young people within
the area.
We also welcome Sioned Hâf Thomas who has also
started work with us for a period of two months on an
Apprenctice Scheme in partnership with the University
of Wales Trinity Saint David.
For further information, contact:
Catherine Young, Dance Officer, Theatr Felinfach
[email protected] 01545 572708
Sewing Club
The classes are continuing on Monday and Tuesday
evenings between 6 and 8pm.
For further information, contact Anneliese on 01545
572365 / 01570 470697 [email protected]
What’s On in the Theatre? Beth sy’ Mlaen yn y Theatr?
3 & 4/7/15
Ysgol Ddawns Sally Saunders
presents a musical theatre spectacular! yn cyflwyno sioe theatr gerdd ysblennydd!
11/7/15 Y Llew-fan A production by the theatre’s various performance companies to celebrate T. Llew Jones’s work.
Cynhyrchiad gan gwmnïau perfformio’r Theatr i ddathlu T Llew Jones, yr awdur a’i waith.
16/07/15 OLIVER Ysgol Gymunedol Cilcennin’s Summer Show Sioe Haf Ysgol Gymunedol Cilcennin
Contact: Rhian Dafydd, Business and Marketing Manager, 01545 572369, [email protected] Box Office: 01570 470697, www.theatrfelinfach.com, Facebook /TheatrFelinfach, Twitter @TheatrFelinfach
Rhian Dafydd
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Trawsnewid Addysg; Trawsnewid Bywydau - Transforming Education; Transforming Lives
Although the majority of our students have left for
the summer, the next two months will be busy and
happy ones filled with celebrations and events.
On Monday, 29 June, rugby’s greatest prize, the
Webb Ellis Cup, will visit Lampeter as part of the
Rugby World Cup Trophy Tour.
Launched on 10 June, with 100 days to go to the
opening match, the Rugby World Cup Trophy Tour
will travel through Scotland, Northern Ireland, the
Republic of Ireland, Wales and England
before arriving at Twickenham Stadium on 18
September ahead of the Opening Ceremony.
As part of the Rugby World Cup Trophy Tour, the
University of Wales Trinity Saint David is hosting a
junior rugby tournament in Lampeter for local
schools, which is being organised by the Welsh
Rugby Union and will be held at Lampeter Rugby
Club.
The event will give local children the opportunity to
take part in a friendly fun-filled tournament as well as
giving them the chance to have their picture taken
with rugby’s most coveted trophy. The event will also
be open to the public and the University is
encouraging rugby fans across Ceredigion to come
along to see the cup.
With the University preparing to celebrate the
2015 /2016 season as the 150th anniversary since
the first rugby match in Wales was played in
Lampeter, it’s very apt that the Webb Ellis Cup is
visiting the town as part of the trophy tour.
For further information regarding the Rugby World
Cup Trophy Tour, please visit:
rugbyworldcup.com/trophy-tour
More Diary dates:
On 10 July, we will welcome hundreds of proud
families who will be attending our 2015 Graduation
ceremony. This is a day of celebration for all
concerned and an opportunity for visitors from all
over the world to visit Lampeter.
And then on 25 July, the University will host the
Lampeter Food Festival. This annual event brings
hundreds of visitors to the town and campus and in
recent years has also brought sunshine and blue
skies! Staff from the Marketing team will be available
on the day to talk about the courses we offer on all
our campuses, so please feel free to come and see
us for an informal chat.
Trawsnewid Addysg; Trawsnewid Bywydau - Transforming Education; Transforming Lives
Webb Ellis Cup to visit Lampeter
as part of Rugby World Cup 2015
Trophy Tour
“We are really looking to hosting the rugby
tournament and are very excited to welcome the
Webb Ellis Cup to Lampeter – the birthplace of
rugby in Wales.
The 2015 / 2016 rugby season will mark 150
years since Rowland Williams, Vice-Principal at
St David’s College, Lampeter - now the
University of Wales Trinity Saint David -
introduced the sport to Wales”
says the Venerable Randolph Thomas, Chair of
the University Council.
“The University is planning a series of
celebrations and will launch a programme of
events at the start of the season in September.
In the meantime, both the tournament and the
trophy visit will help raise awareness of
Lampeter’s connection with the game whilst also
allowing local enthusiasts the chance to see the
historic cup.”
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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
New 5.30-7pm
Power Yoga Anne Inshaw 07826 692110
Tuesday W
New 6-7pm Pilates Anne Inshaw 07826 692110
W 6-8pm Welsh Class Meryl Evans 01545 572715
Wednesday W 10-12pm Welsh Class Meryl Evans 01545 572715
F 2-
4.30pm Young at Heart
Sandwiches & social for the wiser folk of Lampeter
Sandwiches & social for the wiser folk of
Lampeter
W
New 5.30-
6.30pm Yogalates Anne Inshaw 07826 692110
M First Wed each
month
8pm Lampeter Folk www.facebook.com/lampeterfolk
Thursday W 1-3pm Welsh classes Meryl Evans 01545 572715
W
New 6-7pm Pilates Anne Inshaw 07826 692110
W 8-9pm Boxersize Oliver Leighton 07918 661194
Friday W
New 10-
11.30am Power Yoga Anne Inshaw 07826 692110
W 4.30-
6.00pm
LYTSS: Lampeter
Youth Theatre & Stage School
Tracey Reynolds 07976 052888
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
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
M Every third
Sunday
7-9.30pm
Custard Queens WI Jen Pink 01570 471209
W 6-9pm Jujitsu James Masters 07564 666530
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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 Mon 29 Jun-Wed 1 July: Identifying Grasses, Sedges and Rushes Fri 3-Sun 5 July: Understanding British Mammals II Fri 10-Sun 12 July: Invertebrate Macro Photography Sun 19 July: Drawn to Paint Nature (Botanical Painting) Wed 22 and 29 July: Wild in the Woods (ages 6-12) Sat 8-Mon 10 Aug: Willow Basket Weaving Mon 10-Fri 14 Aug & Mon 7-Fri 11 Sept: Tree to Frame: 5 day Roundwood Timber Framing courses Sun 6 Sept: Moth Morning (free event) Sat 19-Sun 20 Sept: Shave Horse Making Workshop Wed 23-Thurs 24 Sept: Cob Oven Building Workshop Tues 6-Wed 7 Oct: Phase I Habitat Survey Course Thurs 8 Oct: Wildlife Identification Apps and Online Resources Full details & opportunities: 01570 493358, www.denmarkfarm.org.uk
creative_______________ Air Drying and Clay Workshops During the sessions students will have the opportunity to explore the versatile qualities of clay, using an array of craft tools and pattern making techniques and at the end take their piece home to dry and paint. For an extra charge work can be glazed, fired and collected or posted 2-3 weeks. Taster Session: I hr 30min £10. Full day session: 10-5pm, £36 Half Day Session: Either 10am–1pm or 2–5pm, £18 Jug workshop for adults - materials included, £80 First session: 10am–4:30pm and Second session 10am-12pm On this 2-part course Joanna will show you how to make a beautiful slab built jug, patterned using leaves, stamps, found objects and other materials. Work will be left to dry for a week then bisque fired ready for your return in two weeks time. For the second part (this is a shorter day) you will learn about staining with oxides, glazing and preparing your jug ready for the final firing. Work will be ready to collect a week later. Adult Pottery Classes £110 for 6 x 2 ½ hr sessions During this course students will have
the opportunity to develop their creativity whilst exploring the versatile qualities of clay; learning techniques such as drawing and designing for pottery, tile making, pattern making and texturing, slab building and colouring using slips, oxides and glazes. Please phone for bookings and/or appointment to view unique c e r a m i c s o n s a l e a t t h e studio, or browse through website shop: www.joannabond.co.uk: [email protected], 01545 581157 Abercoed Studios, Tregaron. Creative wool shop, hand-made crafts, art and prints, tuition, supplies. Coffee shop & Wi-Fi. Mon-Sat, 10am-5pm. www.sue2.co.uk, 01974 299105, www.blacksheeptregaron.co.uk
Make Lampeter Festival will be held on Sat 19 Sept. In collaboration with Lampeter Chamber of Trade we are planning this year’s festival to celebrate local making and creating. Do you hold workshops and make something - hats, clothes, quilts, beautiful music or anything else? If so we want to hear from you. Contact Jude Howard, 01570 423715, make.lampeter.festival.gmail.com, https://makelampeter.wordpress.com/ or facebook events page.
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 Thursday 1.30-3.30pm, £8. Now taking names for the next beginner sessions. Contact 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 ________________
Twmpath at Cellan Millennium Hall: on Sat 18 July at 7.30pm with Erdwyd Howells as caller, accompanied by Bryan on the keyboard. £2.50 per person, tea and coffee provided during the break, but please bring your own
nibbles to sustain you during the dancing and laughing. Lampeter Ecumenical Service Thurs 16 July 7pm, hosted by Lampeter Quakers at Canolfan Steffan, Peterwell Terrace, Lampeter. A chance to experience a Quaker Meeting for Worship, followed by informal discussion over refreshments. All are welcome. Oedfa Eciwmenaidd Llambed Nos Iau 16 Gorffennaf am 7 o'r gloch yng Nghanolfan Steffan, Peterwell Terrace Llambed. Cyfle i brofi Cwrdd Addoli'r Crynwyr, gyda thrafodaeth anffurfiol dros baned i ddilyn. Croeso cynnes i bawb. Cerddwyr Llambed (Ramblers): A warm welcome is extended to new walkers or those who may like to try us out for a ramble or two! Forthcoming walks include: Evening Ramble, Fri 3 July, Llangeitho. Please contact James, 01570 480743 or Kay 01570 480041 for further details & walks programme. The Truth about Cancer is a series of talks about the quest for the cures for cancer. We would like to share these talks, with anyone who wishes to see them, at The Mulberry Bush Café from 3.30 to 4.30pm every Wed & Sat from 3 June until 8 July. They will be shown on a lap-top computer at a table in the café. Each episode is filled with advice about how to avoid and/or treat cancer in line with a natural and holistic lifestyle. This global movement aims to educate, expose and eradicate cancer. You can log-on to the website for more information: www.thetruthaboutcancer.com .
Charity Open-Garden Day "Jane's Garden Party". Sun 5 July, 1-6pm @ Glan-yr-Afon, Pumsaint, SA19 8DJ. 20+ acres including orchid meadow, woodland walks, orchard & productive vegetable garden, perennials and shrubs. Plant Stalls, raffle, live music, tea/coffee & cakes. In aid of the Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation, suggested entry £4 Cymdeithas Hanes Llambed: The current season of talks has now come to a close, but will re-start again in September. Further notice of speakers nearer the date.
Don’t Forget
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Theatr Felinfach Performances: Beth sy’ Mlaen yn y Theatr? What’s On in the Theatre? Ysgol Ddawns Sally Saunders – yn cyflwyno sioe theatr gerdd ysblennydd! Sally Saunders School of Dance – p r e s e n t s a m u s i c a l t h e a t r e spectacular!, 3 & 4 July Y Llew-fan – Cynhyrchiad gan gwmnïau perfformio’r Theatr i ddathlu T. Llew Jones, yr awdur a’i waith. / A production by the theatre’s various performance companies to celebrate T. Llew Jones’s work, 11 July OLIVER - Sioe Haf Ysgol Gymunedol Cilcennin / Ysgol Gymunedol Cilcennin’s Summer Show, 16 July Box Office: 01570 470697, www.theatrfelinfach.com For more information see page 14
Traws Link Cymru - West Wales Ra i lw a y C ampaign - Ymgyrch Rheilffordd Gorllewin Cymru: Public meetings planned for Lampeter on Sat 25 July at the Victoria Hall, 7pm. On Thurs 23 July Traws Link Cymru will also be hosting an Open Evening at Lampeter Museum at 6pm (in the University old porter’s lodge) to coincide with an exhibition of memorabilia of the old line. All are welcome
Coedwig Gymunedol Long Wood Community Woodland:
Open Public Meeting. Mon 6 July, 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). For more information and to sign up for this unique project. [email protected]
Workshops at The Welsh Quilt Centre. Decorative Shellwork: An Introduction and Practical Workshop with Suzannah Flemming Sat 11 July, 10.30am–4pm, £55. If you have ever wondered about the decora-tive possibilities of using natural sea-shells to create beautiful heirlooms, this is your opportunity to participate in a practical workshop on the subject. For more information: Sarah Jane,
01570 422088 www.welshquilts.com
Amgueddfa Llambed / Lampeter Museum We welcome people of the community to come and view the collection. Should anyone have some artefacts that they would like to give, or lend for a short time to the museum, please call in and talk to one of the volunteers. Opening times: Tues, Thurs and Sat 10am–4pm. Contact Selwyn Walters: hanes l lam bed@bt in te rne t . com , www.haneslambed.org.uk
health & well-being ______
Age Cymru Ceredigion are running a drop in service in Lampeter every Wednesday, 10am-4pm. Free, confidential, impartial advice and information from our officer, Fiona Williams, on any aspect of getting older. Call 01970 615151 or visit www.agecymru.org.uk/ceredigion.
Weight-Watchers meets in Lampeter every Tuesday night. St Peter’s Church Hall (opposite Police Station). Join any week, weigh anytime between 5.30pm-6.30pm / meeting talk 6.30-7pm. For more details please contact: Eleri, 07748 270439 [email protected] otherwise just turn up on the night.
Support Group for people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in Lampeter: Meets first Monday each month at Y Hedyn Mwstard/Mustard Seed Café, College St, Lampeter. 1.30-3.30pm. Next meeting: Mon 6 July & 3 Aug. 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, f rom 2–4pm at Mind Aberystwyth, Mill Street, SY23 1JB. 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 rhwng 2-4pm yn Mind Aberystwyth, Stryd y Felin, SY23 1JB. 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]
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 26 July & 30 Aug. Especially for people who find walking difficult. Please wear sensible shoes. Meet at Penlan Goetre, SA48 8NE, 2pm. Contact: 07557 386755, [email protected]
Yoga Classes suitable for all, with Cathy Crick Stanton, a Scaravelli inspired, Iyengar trained teacher: Mon 6-7.30pm & Tues 10-11.30am & Thurs 10-11.30am at Ancient Earth Centre for Well-being, Lanlas Farm, Cellan. Tues 5.30-7pm, Church Hall, Ystrad Meurig; Wed 5.30-7pm, Chapel Vestry, Tregaron; Thurs 6-7.30pm, Village Hall, Ffarmers. Contact:01570 421144, 07748 031614, [email protected]
Mindfulness Movement, (Clear Light Qi Gong), Thursdays, 6-7pm; Mindfulness Meditation, Tuesdays, 6-7pm; Kirtan Singing, (ancient Indian chants), monthly from 15 Feb. Dates will vary thereafter, so please contact us or see website for details; Physical Therapy for all types of pain, headaches, anxiety, stress, health and wellbeing is also available by appo in tm ent : The Alexander Technique, Thai Massage, Deep Release System. For m ore information on classes, confirmation of sessions and questions contact: Iain, 0785 26026 001, [email protected], www.transformationalbodywork.co.uk
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 ___________________ 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.
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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 Unique Ceramics for Sale online. Clwb celf a chrochenwaith Dydd Mercher a Dydd Gwener 4-5:30 £8 y sesiwn Byrbrydau a diodydd ar gael.
Little Rangers. “Play, Explore, Discover.” A weekly parent & toddler club for children aged 2-5 years. Child-led play sessions led by Forest School trained staff out in the woods. £4 per adult, £2 per child each session. Led by Lea Wakeman and James Kendall. 1pm-3pm every Thursday at Denmark Farm. Advance booking is essential. P h o n e L e a , 0 7 9 2 0 4 0 8 8 4 9 facebook.com/woodlandclassroom
Young Rangers. “Play, Explore, Discover.” A weekly after-school club for 6-11 year olds. Woodland activities, games, nature awareness and bush-craft led by Forest School trained staff. £5 per session. 4pm - 6pm every Tuesday & Thursday at Denmark Farm. Advance booking is essential. Phone Lea, 07920 408849 face-book.com/woodlandclassroom
Bushcraft Skills For Teens Tues 11
Aug, 10am-4pm. For 12-16 year olds. Do you see yourself as the next Bear Grylls? Join the Forest School trained staff from Woodland Classroom for a day of knife skills, fire-lighting, axe work, wild cooking, shelter building and wilderness awareness, all in the backdrop of the wild woods at Denmark Farm. Enjoy a cooked campfire feast at lunch. £30 per person and £25 for each additional sibling. Advance booking is essential. Phone James, 07876 794098 facebook.com/woodlandclassroom
The Real Minecraft Adventure! Mon 17
Aug, 10am-4pm. For 6-11 year
olds. A full day of Minecraft themed activities. Kids will be set a number of challenges: find fire, gather food, “mine” for precious stones and all the while they’ll be building their homes (dens) before "night" falls and monsters wake up. We'll also be enjoying a cooked campfire feast at lunch. £25 per child and £20 for each additional sibling. Advance booking is essential - this is going to be a popular one. Phone James, 07876 794098. Look out for more dates to be announced on our facebook page: facebook.com/woodlandclassroom
Lampeter Youth Theatre and Stage School (LYTSS) runs 3 terms per year
every Tues and Fri at Victoria Hall. Juniors, Tues 4.15 -5.45pm & Seniors, Fri 4.30-6pm. £40/child/term, £35 siblings, £30 concessions. Contact: Tracey Reynolds, 07976 052888
1st Lampeter Brownies. Meet Wednesdays, 4.30-6pm, term-time. Contact: Nikki, 07790 987070
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
"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
markets_______________ People’s Market, Victoria Hall, Lampeter, 10am-1pm every 2nd & 4th Sat each month. Next markets: Sat 11 July, Sat 25 July (at Lampeter Food Festival), Sat 8 & 22 Aug.
Lampeter Farmers' Market Market Street, Lampeter, 9am-2pm alternate Fridays. Next markets: Fri 10 & 24 July, 7 & 21 Aug.
Ffarmers Market Neuadd Bro Fana/Village Hall, Ffarmers, 10am-12.30pm 1st Sat in the month. Next market: Sat 4 July & 1 Aug.
Llansawel Market Llansawel Village Hall, 10am-12.30pm 3rd Sat of the month Next markets: Sat 18 July & 15 Aug.
move your body _________ Hydrospin (Aqua Cycling) class at Lampeter Swimming Pool on Mondays at 10.15am and 8pm, also at Aberaeron Swimming Pool on Tuesdays at 11.30am & 6pm. Contact: David Maund to book 07792351607
Couch to 5K Running Group meet every Monday and Wednesday in the Rookery Car Park, Lampeter at 6.30pm. It is aimed at beginners and those who have recently started and would like company when they run and is completely free!
New American Tribal Style Bellydancing: Tues 1-2pm & Wed 6-7 pm, Dance Studio above the University Sports Hall. Wendy Steele, 01570 472921, 07752 478779
Belly Dance & Yoga classes. Belly Dance: Tues 7.30-8.30pm. £3. Beginner Yoga: Thur 7-8.30pm, £5. 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
Yoga, Wednesdays 5.30-7pm Cellan Millennium Hall. Small friendly group led by Pat Beaton, 01558 650594.
Lampeter Egyptian Belly Dance Fridays 9.45-11am (£5) Very few spaces left in this class. Lunchtime Fit For Life For Over 50's Fridays 12.15-1.15pm (£4) Gentle exercise based on Belly Dance. Spaces available. Both classes at Sally Saunders Dance Studio, Unit 22, Lampeter Industrial Estate, SA48 8LT. First session Free. Contact: Rose Barter, 01239 851737, [email protected]
Twmpath, Folkdancing, if you need a caller for an event, phone Elly on 01570 471476.
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 the WOW posse for a brisk fitness walk around Lampeter on Thursday evenings. Meet at 6.30pm at the Leisure Centre for a 3-4 mile walk, including an optional hill at the end. Expect to be out for around an hour. It’s fun and it’s free!
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) see: www.sarnhelen.org.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
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move your body contd _____ 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
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] Canolfan Hamdden Llambed Leisure Centre. 01570 422552, [email protected] Activity programme as follows:
Clwb Badminton/Badminton Club Dydd Gwener/Friday 5-6.30pm. All players welcome.
Ballroom Blitz Get a slice of ballroom magic with this new fitness workout. Taught as a partner free dance fitness class, includes Quick-step, Foxtrot, Waltz, Cha Cha and Jive styles. This easy-to-learn format is suitable for all levels, no matter what your ballroom experience. Expect great fitness results and plenty of fun. Thurs 8.30-9.30pm. Adults 14yrs+. £4.
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.
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.
Fight Fx uses mixed martial arts programming and training techniques to enhance body composition and elevate fitness levels. This multi-peak
workout features upper and lower body conditioning drills, as well as solo and partner-based fight sequences which incorporate kicks, punches, strikes and blocks. Correct form and technique is made a priority. Wed 5.30-6.30pm. Adults 16yrs+. £4.
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+).
J’s Workout 01559 362690. Oedolion/Adults £4.75p, Henoed/Myfyrwyr/Iau/O.A.P/Student/Junior £3.85p. Tocyn consesiwn/concession ticket (12 dosbarth/classes) Oedolion/Adult £47.50p, Conc. £38.50p. 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 F i t n e s s . W e d 6 . 3 0 - 7 . 3 0 p m , 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.
Spinning £4.60p sesiwn/session, £46p for 12 sesiwn/sessions. Bwcio gyda taliad yn unig!/Booking with payment only! Tues 5.30-6.15pm, Wed 7.15-8.15pm, Fr i 5.30-6.15pm. Cofiwch ddod a photel o ddŵr a thowel/Remember a bottle of water & a towel.
Disco Sglefrio/Roller Disco every Saturday 2-3pm. Oedolion/Adults £3.15p, Plant/Children £2.30p. ‘sgidiau i’w llogi/boots for hire £1.65p
Zumba Fitness Party into shape. Exhilarating, effective, easy-to-follow, latin-inspired, calorie-burning dance fitness-partyTM. Thurs 7.30-8.30pm. Adults 14ys+. £4
Zumba Atomic Designed exclusively for kids (aged 4-12), Zumbatomic classes are rockin’, high-energy fitness-parties packed with specially choreographed, kid-friendly routines and all music kids love, like hip-hop, reggaeton, cumbia and more. Parents love Zumbatomic because of the effects it has on kids, increasing their focus and self-confidence, boosting metabolism and enhancing co-ordination. Wed 4-5pm. Kids 4-12yrs+. Free.
music_________________ Lampeter Folk. The next acoustic music night at Victoria Hall, Lampeter is on Wed 1 July, 8pm. Come along to
play some songs/tunes, or listen by candlelight. Entry is £2 and includes a free tea/coffee, or BYOB. Later dates for Lampeter Folk: 5 Aug & 2 Sept. Visit: facebook.com/lampeterfolk or email [email protected] for further details. Café Musique is a family friendly event wi th a lovely evening meal and performances by two excellent music acts. It is held monthly on a Friday at Victoria Hall, Lampeter and future dates are 31 July & 21 Aug, 8pm. Advance booking is advisable, t i c k e t s a r e a v a i l a b l e f r o m www.bernadetteogrady.co.uk or from Hag's Records, Lampeter. For further information please visit : facebook.com/cafemusiquelampeter Email: [email protected], or call 07429 854683.
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, [email protected]
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 Cymraeg (ail a phedwerydd Sul yn unig). Church Hall available for hire, £8.50 per hour. Kitchen facilities. Enquiries/Bookings contact: Beryl, 01570 422324
St Cybi’s Church, Llangybi. Main Sun Service: 9am (Bilingual).
St Bledrws’ Church, Betws Bledrws. Main Sun Service: 10.45am
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St Sulien’s Church, Silian.
Main Sun Service: 2pm (Bilingual).
St Mary’s Church, Maestir.
Main Sun Service: Eucharist 2.30pm (2nd Sunday only) English.
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.
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.
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, 10.45yb. Croeso i bawb. Contact / Cysylltwch: Deborah Rowlands [email protected], www.crynwyrcymru.org.uk (Cymraeg) 01570 480083
social _________________ Banc Bwyd Llanbed /Lampeter Food Bank Food & Fellowship lunch, Tuesdays 12-2pm. A simple free lunch cooked from surplus food provided by local food
retailers, with friendly conversation. All are welcome. This is an initiative of the Lampeter Food Bank and takes place at Emmaus Christian Fellowship, 78 Bridge St, Lampeter.
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Cinio Cymraeg Tregaron. Welsh language monthly dinners at the Talbot Hotel, Tues 7 July 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]
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. The Custard Queens would like to invite you to their forthcoming events: 19 July – Summer Quiz 16 Aug – Trip to Talley Abbey, picnic and walks (Friends and Family) 20 Sep – History of Wales TBC 18 Oct – Pumpkin Night 15 Nov – AGM and 2nd Annual Membership Party 13 Dec – Christmas Crafts Then, further on in the year, we have a Sloe Gin Making session, Apple Festival Trip, Archery. Ladies of Lampeter come and join an active and friendly group; we would love to see you there! Ages from 18 to 80+ all very welcome. More details: 07540 383835, [email protected] custardqueenswi.weebly.com www.facebook.com/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: following our second successful year we are hoping more local people will join us for lunch and cake, on Mondays, from 11.30am-2pm. We play cards,
Scrabble, and/or just relax and natter to friends and charge £1/person. Dates for Cellan, 13 July & Llanfair, 27 July. Contact Linda (Llanfair) 01570 493706 or Amanda (Cellan) 01570 421338, to register your interest.
Sew, Knit and Natter Wednesdays, 1-4pm, Cellan Hall. All welcome.
Whist Drives, every fortnight at Hafan Deg, Lampeter. Wed 15 & 29 July, 12 & 26 Aug. 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 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. PLEASE NOTE: we're not meeting in August but will be back in September. If interested in joining please email Hayley: [email protected]
Creative Writing Workshop Tysul Hall. Llandysul, 2-4 pm. Refreshments available. Cost: £10. Contact Kelly for further details of dates: 01267 235336
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. This is your opportunity to become a member of the Legion. Contact Sharon, 07971 806886.
Home-Start are looking for volunteers to become part of our team for a couple of hours every week. A national charity supporting families struggling to cope. Can you help? 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 1 July: Painitng with Jane Wed 8 July: Singing with Carol Wed 15 July: Play Reading with Anne Wed 22 July: Crafting for Christmas Contact: 01570 423167, 01545 590391
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Charlotte Allen RSHom Homeopath over 15 years clinical experience. Homeopathy makes a difference and is excellent at helping with chronic ill health, gently, safely and holistically. 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]
Iain Cameron Watson, Alexander Technique for immobility (age-related, accident, stroke) posture, alignment, stress, pain (back, shoulder, neck, headaches, PMT). Also Thai Massage for deep relaxation and well-being. 07852 626001, [email protected]
Denmark Farm, Lampeter.
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.)
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]
Alison Kaye MBAcC. Traditional Chinese Acupuncture. Llanfair Clinic, 41 Bridge Street, Lampeter, SA48 7AA. 07779 256388
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]
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
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MONDAY
Line Dancing 7-10pm
Golden Broth Lunch Club 11.30-
2pm, 13 July
TUESDAY
Lampeter Home Education Group
12-5pm
Qi Gong 6-7pm
Tai Chi 7-8pm
WEDNESDAY
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 page 10 for full details)
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I am convinced that grass grows
at an inversely proportional rate
to my choice! Weeding is a major chore but the rewards when visitors comment upon
the garden’s delights are plenty Successful visits by WI and Merched y Wawr
groups have luckily been in good weather.
Cabbage root fly cunningly attacks brassicas invisibly, so that, without any warning
and with no chance of remedying the problem, you have to watch the protracted
demise of the healthy plants that you’ve nurtured over the previous six weeks. Over
one hundred and twenty casualties so far! So the battle commences. Growing
replacement plants in slightly bigger cells and planting them out when they are larger,
making and fitting collars for this new army of sprouts, summer cabbage, cauliflower
and khol rabi; hoping that we have chosen the right dimensions for our home-made
roofing felt squares. Time will tell.
We have invested in a ‘slinky’ hose pipe to make the watering of tubs and baskets
easier – carrying endless cans of water had lost its attraction. Watering and
dead-heading daily and feeding weekly means the baskets should be looking their
best for our NGS Charity Open Day on Sunday 19 July.
I continue to pick slugs off red hot pokers every night and look in disbelief at the
damage done by one slug to the growing top of a sunflower, replacing the plant being
the only option. Are all Welsh slugs such good mountaineers?
Our table has been adorned by tender baby broad beans,
stunningly tasty carrots, baby beetroot and spring cabbage.
All the hard work of the previous months is being well
rewarded. Tomatoes are in full growth and little orange
beauties (Sungold) will soon be a favourite, often not
reaching the plate. Delicious strawberries from the
polytunnel have been replaced by the first of the outdoor crops. Their flavour is
simply marvellous and a bark mulch seems to be keeping slug damage to a
minimum. Blackcurrants and gooseberries are looking very promising too; time to
ensure a stock of jars is ready for jam, jelly and cordial making.
It is now time to continue planting and weeding in readiness for our big NGS
charity Open Day on Sun 19 July. We look forward to welcoming you from 11am
‘til 5.30pm. Enjoy the fruits of our labour as you wander around our garden,
polytunnels and young woodland; offer suggestions, chat about gardening and
enjoy our produce with a cuppa.
NGS gardens open this summer include: Sun 5 July Pantyfod (including freshly
cooked pizzas), Sat 18 & Sun19 July Penybont, Llanafan, Sun 19 July Yr Efail, Sun 2 August Ty Glyn Walled
Garden and others by arrangement. See NGS booklets and www.ngs.org.uk for further details.
Shelagh and Steve Yeomans
Measured Preparation at Yr Efail
Take another look at Lampeter
Allow me to point something out to you that you
may not be aware of.
In our town we have the Best Fish and Chip
shop in Ceredigion, a café that has consistently
won the Best Ice Cream in Wales accolade since
1948, a winner of the Best Haberdashers in the
UK competition, winners of the Best Wholefood
and Natural Food shop in the UK award, winner
of the Best Fresh produce award, winners of a
category of the best Superfoods in the UK in the
Free From Food Award. Another has been
nominated for a best Beauty Salon in Wales.
Alongside these we have an excellent local
butcher and some superb bread makers, a variety
of cafés and hairdressers, hardware shops that
have everything imaginable, as well as the
History Museum and Welsh Quilt Centre. The
list goes on.
Take another look at Lampeter. Find out where
these award winners are. It has a lot to offer. At
the same time top up your Lampeter Loyalty Card
and maybe win £30 of Lampeter Loyalty Card
vouchers.
Lampeter Chamber of Trade
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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 Join me on Creative Textile Tuesdays
Would you like to get creative with textiles?
No idea where to start?
Have a go at Book/ Casket making, Raised/ Dimensional
Embroidery, Wet/Dry Felting, Plant Dyeing. Always working
creatively with nature.
Morning, day or evening sessions available.
Materials, tuition and light refreshments included.
Learn new skills in small friendly, informal groups.
Working with natural materials, receive guidance to develop
your creativity at your own pace.
Visit www.pottingdirect.co.uk,
www.facebook.com/pottingsheddirect or Market Stall at The People's Market for further details
07530 390820
Jottings
Damsels and Dragons - not the title for the latest
video game but for an introduction to some of our
most glamorous insects.
Damselflies and Dragonflies in their nymph stage
(which can last up to five years in the larger species)
would not look out of place as monsters on the set of
Dr Who.
During the summer months both of these insects
frequent standing water, the reaches of slow flowing
rivers, hedgerows and woodland glades.
A good place to see a number of species is between
Lampeter Rugby Club and Castell Allt-Goch in Long
Wood.
Identifying the many different species of Blue
Damselflies requires dedication; however two
Dragonfly species are unmistakable: the Southern
Hawker and the Emperor. The most noticeable
characteristic of the former insect is that it will come
close to investigate anybody in its territory, while the
size and colour (blue male and green female) of the
Emperor dragonfly leaves no doubt as to its
identification. At all stages of their life cycle both
insects are carnivorous and some will hide in bank
side vegetation to ambush any passing insect
including their own kind. David Price
Ann Inshaw
has moved to Victoria Hall
PILATES AND YOGA CLASSES
Monday: Power Yoga, 5.30-7pm
All levels bring a mat plus blanket for relaxation
Tuesday: Pilates, 6-7pm
All levels - bring a mat
Wednesday: Yogalates, 5.30-6.30pm
a combination of both yoga and Pilates
A challenging class open to all levels
Thursday: Pilates, 6-7pm
All levels - bring a mat
Friday: Power Yoga, 10-11.30am
All levels bring a mat plus a blanket for relaxation
If you do not have a mat, I have a few
Contact: Ann Inshaw 01570 481319 / 07826692110
or Yoga and Pilates with Ann Inshaw on Facebook
Jane’s Open Garden Party
Sunday 5 July 1-6pm
at Glan-yr-Afon, Pumsaint, SA19 8DJ.
This is a unique opportunity to visit a
beautiful private three acre garden set
amidst the rolling hills near Pumsaint.
Surrounding the old farmhouse, watermill and out
buildings, it’s been developed over the last decade into
a peaceful haven bounded by the loop of the stream
you cross to arrive. Lush plantings of perennials,
shrubs, many mature trees, colour themed borders, and
meandering paths with viewpoints throughout enticing
visitors to wander and explore. There is even a shady
pool linking to a productive vegetable plot, an orchard
and beyond…walks through the twenty acres of gently
sloping meadows and wood teeming with orchids and
butterflies. Come rain or shine do visit and be inspired.
In addition to the garden there will be many and varied
plants for sale at the Plant Fair, a basket weaver, live
Welsh folk music, second hand cookery and gardening
books, and the all important teas and lots of homemade
cakes. Suggested entry donation £4 including a charity
wristband.
Do come and support Jane by raising as much money
as possible for The Roy Castle Lung Cancer
Foundation. Jane was diagnosed with lung cancer last
year and started a fund in January on the charity
website www.justgiving.com/janeholmes-rclcf/4 where
you can read her inspiring story and find out how much
she has raised so far. Anne Large
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Who are we, what do we do and why do we do it? We are an incorporated charitable organisation supporting older people in and around Ceredigion. Every year we reach out to nearly 12,000 people over the age of 50. One of them could be you, a friend or a relative. We provide bilingual services and support for people in later life, their families and carers. We’re here to enable people to live independently, to make informed choices and to have control over their lives. We work locally and our services are of the highest standard. Action when you need it, how you need it and delivered by those you can trust. We work alongside statutory authorities and other agencies to deliver efficient and cost effective services. But, we couldn’t do it without our volunteers. Volunteers make a difference and we pride ourselves on being the best – our Investing in Volunteers accreditation reflects this. Many of our fantastic volunteers have been with us for a long time and each one knows they make a difference to someone else’s life. All of our volunteers, like our staff, are recruited in a way that assures they’re safe to deliver our services and that they’re trained and supervised at all times. We don’t just talk about safeguarding people, we do it. Volunteers work in our office and in the community. They offer direct support to people, support that changes lives. They are a part of all our services, they are the lifeblood of Age Cymru Ceredigion. People volunteer for different reasons whether it’s a pathway to employment, a part of your studies or simply because you want to give time to your local community. We’re always keen for our team to expand so if you have an hour to spare why not join us? It’ll be the best return on investment you’ll ever make because you really will make a difference to someone’s life – now that’s what you call a great way to spend your time. A typical case study: Mr. & Mrs. D A couple in their seventies was referred to Age Cymru Ceredigion by one of our volunteers. The volunteer heard that Mr. D was in poor health therefore thought that he’d benefit from the service. Both Mr. & Mrs. D had mobility problems. Our fully-trained volunteer visited the clients at home and established that they were eligible for a whole raft of welfare benefits. Successful applications have resulted in them being considerably better off and have dramatically changed their life. Their quality of life has improved immeasurably.
If you think you could make a life-changing difference for someone or to find out about the other things we do, go to our website www.agecymru.org.uk/ceredigion or phone us on 01970 615151.
Let’s get together to make later life a great place for everyone! Annmarie Butlin
As many will already know, this year is the Centenary
of the Women’s Institute. An organisation that perhaps
is not given the credit it deserves with its stereotypical
image of fuddy-duddy women, Jam and Jerusalem.
However, I am about to suggest that the reality is as far
away from stuffiness and tweed coats as you could get.
Well it is true - never has it been so vibrant, active and
modern or forward thinking in its hundred years, though
each generation has built on its common sense
principles striving to advance the cause.
A good number of you may have seen the fabulous
wartime series “Home Fires” on television, portraying
an older, iconic time during the Second World War, one
which needed to be organised and rigid but also stable
and secure when war was at its height and everyone
was working to keep the lions at bay.
Things happened for a reason, with values based on
expectation and basic limitations of supply, making this
period the quintessential example of “Everything in
good measure”.
‘Too much’ may have caused hardship to some and
‘too little’ would have not been enough, with people
compensating with things they can provide, an era of
rationing, make do and mend and taking a bad situation
to create good where they can.
Many people turned over their gardens for food, iron
railings for guns, aluminium pans for planes, and with a
resilience to beat all odds, all doing their part and
sustaining a national ‘value’ of comradeship and
national pride. People had that British tenacity, the
‘Bulldog breed’, which got us through the war and
helped those who survived carry on.
The modern Women’s Institutes have not lost these
values. Last June saw the celebration of its hundredth
year in the Albert Hall, with Her Majesty Queen
Elizabeth the Second, patron and long time member,
honouring the history of an incredible organisation.
The Lampeter Custard Queens Women’s Institute is
crafting a scrapbook of memories of the exciting events
they have been holding. They have visited the medieval
past, in Strata Florida and been crafting a new hobby in
button jewellery. However, whilst the Women’s Institute
is steeped in history, a recent competition asked its
members how they see the WI in another hundred
years?
I think the most accurate answer, would be an
organisation of fun, laughter and frivolity together with a
serious side of social awareness and a commitment to
change for the common good, but of course ‘everything
in good measure!’
Carole Elizabeth
For details of events see listings page 21, 07540 383835, [email protected] custardqueenswi.weebly.com www.facebook.com/custardqueenswi
Custard Queens - 'Everything in Good Measure'
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The People’s Market Victoria Hall, Bryn Road, Lampeter
Every 2nd and 4th Saturday 10am-1pm
www.clonc.co.uk
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.
www.clonc360.cymru
Summer Shows
By the time you read this edition
of Grapevine, two of the main
shows in the area will have
been. The standard of
competing was good at the
Lampeter Stallion Show and the
West Wales Shire Horse Show
in Llanybydder, and they were
days to remember.
But there is still a wealth of shows remaining this
summer, like every year in this area: they are usually
agricultural and horticultural shows which are the
highlight of the social calendar in small villages as
well as Lampeter town itself.
They are events that bind us together and remind us
that we belong so close to the land. Farm animals
are seen at their best as well as garden and kitchen
produce.
A successful show means that a team of active
volunteers are in charge preparing the schedule,
contacting the judges, organizing the field and
stewarding on the day. As well as this, competitors
will get up early in the morning to arrange their
animals and produce in order to compete.
This is what you call a buzz in the community.
Make a note of the following dates in order to
support a local show this year.
You’re sure to have a delightful time.
8 Awst – Sioe Cwmsychpant Show - 8 Aug
14 Awst – Sioe Llanbed / Lampeter Show - 14 Aug
15 Awst – Sioe Gorsgoch Show - 15 Aug
12 Medi – Ffair Ram, Cwmann Show - 12 Sept
Gellir lawrlwytho rhaglenni sioe leol ar wefan www.clonc360.cymru
Local show schedules can be downloaded from the www.clonc360.cymru website.
www.clonc360.cymru
Sioeau’r Haf
Erbyn i chi ddarllen y rhifyn
hwn o Grapevine, bydd dwy o
brif sioeau’r ardal wedi bod.
Cafwyd cystadlu da a
diwrnodau i’w cofio yn Sioe
Feirch Llanbed a Sioe Ceffylau
Gwedd Gorllewin Cymru yn
Llanybydder.
Ond mae yna wledd o sioeau i ddod yr haf hwn, fel
sy bob blwyddyn yn yr ardal hon: Sioeau
amaethyddol a garddwriaethol ydynt fel arfer yn
uchafbwynt calendr cymdeithasol y pentrefi bach yn
ogystal â thref Llanbed ei hunan.
Dyma’r digwyddiadau sydd yn ein clymu ni at ein
gilydd ac ein hatgoffa ein bod yn perthyn mor agos i’r
tir. Gwelir yr anifeiliaid fferm are eu gorau yn ogystal
â chynnyrch yr ardd a’r gegin.
Golyga sioe lwyddiannus fod tîm o wirfoddolwyr
gweithgar wrth y llyw yn paratoi’r rhaglen, cysylltu â’r
beirniaid, trefnu’r cae a stiwardio ar y diwrnod. Yn
ogystal â hyn bydd y cystadleuwyr yn codi ben bore i
drefnu eu hanifeiliaid a’u cynnyrch er mwyn cystadlu.
Dyma beth yw bwrlwm y bröydd hyn.
Gwnewch nodyn o’r dyddiadau canlynol er mwyn
cefnogi sioe leol eleni. Cewch amser wrth eich bodd.
Dylan Lewis
Llun: Swyddogion Sioe Amaethyddol Llanbed yn y Sioe Feirch yn ddiweddar.
Pic: Lampeter Agricultural Show officials in the Stallion Show recently.
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Hypnos brings much needed comfort to a holiday centre
for people with special needs.
The Ty Glyn Davis Trust has
received a remarkable and
generous donation of super new
mattresses for all the beds at
the holiday centre in Ciliau
Aeron, Ceredigion, West Wales.
After already sourcing new beds, Kelly Melnicenko, Centre Manager,
contacted several manufacturers in order to source a full new
complement of mattresses, looking for the best possible deal. Kelly was
overwhelmed by the response she received from Hypnos Managing
Director, Stephen Ward. Stephen kindly offered to donate all the
mattresses required free of charge and also to arrange delivery, again
free of charge.
Hypnos Ltd are a Buckinghamshire based family-run company
specialising in manufacturing luxury handmade beds using traditional,
time-honoured methods for over 100 years. They are renowned around
the world as the experts in making handcrafted deep pocket spring
beds. Combining traditional skills with constant innovation, and using
only the finest natural materials, Hypnos has a reputation for making the
most comfortable beds in the world.
For more information please visit: http://www.hypnosbeds.com
Kelly Melnicenko, Centre Manager at The Ty Glyn Davis Trust said:
”On behalf of The Ty Glyn Davis Trust I would like to express my
sincere gratitude to Hypnos, especially to Stephen Ward and John
Woolley for the generous donation of the new mattresses. I am
overwhelmed not only by their generosity, but also the lengths that they
have gone to in order to specially modify some of the mattresses to suit
our needs. This will be of huge benefit to our guests in ensuring that
they have the most comfortable sleep possible during their stay at the
holiday centre.”
Stephen Ward, Group Managing Director of Hypnos said:
“We are absolutely delighted to be able to help with this project. Making
a positive impact to needy causes is important to us as part our
Corporate Social Responsibility charter. We wish Kelly and all at Ty
Glyn Davis Trust every success in the future.”
About The Ty Glyn Davis Trust The Ty Glyn Davis Trust is a small registered
charity based in Ceredigion, Mid Wales. A
unique holiday centre providing self catering
holiday accommodation, fully accessible for
groups, organisations and families throughout
the UK whose members have special needs.
For more info: http://www.tyglyndavistrust.co.uk/
If you feel that you could help with a donation or contribute in any other
way please contact Kelly Melnicenko on 0845 094 4364
Thanks to Katie Pimbblet for the photos. Katie is a local young woman who is
building up her portfolio and kindly donated her time to photograph this event.
Kelly Melnicenko
'If you have an illness such as
Multiple Sclerosis it can seem as
though life no longer has much of
a future. Many things you used to
do are no longer achievable and
other things are such an effort. It
is then that we people with MS
can understand the meaning of
the term 'everything in good
measure'. The generosity of
others enables us to regain our
confidence which can often be
shattered with our MS diagnoses.
As Marie Curie said
At our MS Support Group we are
seeing that the generosity of
others is certainly in good
measure.
The staff at The Mustard Seed
café are kind and helpful, and the
facilities are very good for
disabled people. Annie Zakiewicz
continues to treat us with extreme
care during her reflexology on our
hands. This was very much
appreciated by new people to the
group. Thank you Annie for the
voluntary help.
It was good to welcome these
new people who shared their
experiences of MS, and their
knowledge of the availability of
help, with us.
Anybody is welcome whether a
person with MS or a carer. We
meet at the Mustard Seed Café,
17, College Street, Lampeter,
SA48 7DY, 1.30-3.30pm on the
first Monday of the month. Next
meeting 6 July 2015
Judith McKay, Support Volunteer,
Ceredigion MS Branch
MS Support Group
“Life is not easy for any of us.
But what of that? We must have
perseverance and above all
confidence in ourselves. We
must believe that we are gifted
for something, and that this
thing, at whatever cost, must be
attained."
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The VINE (Volunteering in the Natural Environment) initiative offers a wide range of woodland activities.
On Fri 22 & Sat 23 May wildlife monitoring activities
were offered.
These sessions were planned to introduce wildlife
surveying methods, for volunteers to gain an
understanding of the different approaches being
used, and to apply the correct methods to gather
data. The sessions also provide useful datasets on
the wildlife in selected parts of the woods. The
results obtained during the monitoring days are
being analysed to observe changes in biodiversity
over the course of the VINE project.
Two sections in the plantation area, which were
thinned during December 2014, were revisited to
measure the impact of the selective thinning.
We were pleased to discover, that even this early,
there were positive signs of improved biodiversity,
with small oak saplings appearing and a sighting of a
Speckled Wood Butterfly drawn into the plantation as
a result of increased light. This was a real delight to
see.
Each morning started with the observation of the
diverse wildlife captured overnight in the light traps
set by experienced Leader Scott Roe. Volunteers
assisted with the identification of the species prior to
their careful release.
Over the course of the two days we learnt how to
establish a survey area and how to use different
methods for capturing data. To our amazement over
one hundred species were discovered during these
two days.
A few of the species we discovered are listed below:
Common pipistrelle
Soprano pipistrelle
Pied Flycatcher
Wood warbler
Poplar Hawkmoth
Cinnebar Moth
Brimstone Moth
Song Thrush
Mistle Thrush
Along with a few species of burying beetles.
Further surveys of this area
are being planned during
the summer months. These
sessions will allow us to
continue measuring the
positive impact of the
thinning processes, by
recording any regeneration
as well as changes in
varieties and quantity of
species sighted.
Wildlife Monitoring Day:
Thurs 23 July
Further wildlife monitoring
sessions with Scott Roe, are
this time going to be aimed
at families and young
children.
If you wish to take part
and learn about the diverse
wildlife at Long Wood then please contact me to
book a place: Meinir Evans, VINE Project Officer,
[email protected], 07476 880699
Lampeter Annual Show:
Fri 14 August
Please call in to visit our stand at the Lampeter
Agricultural Society Annual Show.
We are pleased to announce that Andrew Jones, a
local expert in making shepherd’s crooks and
walking sticks and author of the ‘Stickmaking
Handbook’, will be joining us to demonstrate and
share his in depth knowledge of creating traditional
sticks.
Thanks to the support of the Big Lottery Fund all VINE
opportunities are offered free of charge
VINE (Volunteering in the Natural Environment)
Meinir Evans
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COEDWIG GYMUNEDOL LONG WOOD COMMUNITY WOODLAND
What’s On in the Woods
More Tir Coed VINE activities:
Forest School activities for 8 – 12 year olds:
Tues 4 August, 10am–3pm
Children aged 8 to 12 are
invited to join us for a day of
fun in the woods. With
experienced Leader Sally
Harvey, children will learn
how to make a fire, cook
lunch and pop corn over an
open fire. They will have a
chance to explore, learn
bushcraft skills, create a dream catcher and build
their own shelter. Places are limited to 15 on this free
course, so please book early to reserve a place.
A Day in the Woods for families:
Mon 27 July, 10am–3pm
Families are invited to come and play and explore
and have a wonderful woodland experience with
Leader Sally Harvey. There will only be spaces for
24 (total, adults and children) so please make sure
you book in advance to secure a place.
Contact the VINE Project Officer, Meinir Evans:
[email protected], 07476 880699 to book.
Celf yn y Coed / ‘Arts in the Woods’:
Sunday 6 September
An exciting event is being planned for the Autumn
with a day of workshops and performances taking
place at the beautiful
outdoor theatre area.
Why not come along,
to soak up the
atmosphere and enjoy
being entertained, or
have-a go at music or
arts activities yourself
and discover hidden talents.
Regular updates will be posted on
facebook.
We look forward to seeing you
there.
Its been a really mixed month
at Long Wood.
Following a recent round of
applications, Long Wood are pleased to announce
the appointment of Wendy Campion as Buisness
Development Manager. Wendy will help guide the
woodlands towards being a sustainable community
enterprise when she starts in July.
Also on the staffing front, Alice Midmore has stepped
into the role of Woodland Warden, to job-share with
Sarah, and will focus on the practical woodland
management of Long Wood.
Both new appointees were thrown in at the deep end
in June as Long Wood hosted the annual Forest
Governance event for the third year running.
The event sees a host of representatives from as far
afield as Guatemala, Central African Republic and
Vietnam, touring the UK to see how community
enterprise models can work in their own countries.
After a day of touring and trying their hand at green
woodcraft skills the group was hosted at Llanfair
Clydogau Village Hall with a hot meal and a rousing
set from Côr Cwmann Male Voice Choir. The choir
treated the international group to a selection of
Welsh, English and even African songs.
A very successful day despite the inclement weather.
After such a positive day it was such a shame that
over the weekend, the visitor centre suffered an act
of vandalism, with a window being put through with
stones. However as always, we can only pick
ourselves up and keep on developing this
Community project.
Our wildlife camera, bought with kind donation from
Lampeter Town Council, continues to deliver the
secret world of Long Wood. Video and stills will
appear on the new Long Wood website very soon,
but for now are appearing on our facebook page.
There will be plenty going on at Long Wood this
summer, as well as our regular Woodland
Wednesday Volunteers, so why not come outside
and enjoy the experience.
Check out the Facebook page or our website for
regular updates of details.
Join our mailing list or find us on Facebook. Contact: 07557 386755 or [email protected]
Andrew Gajlikowski
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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
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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,
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Contact: Tom Evans, 07947
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For more info contact Sue 01974 298100
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LAMPETER DOG WALKER
A trustworthy dog-walking service
for Lampeter residents
£10/hour.
Contact Rob, 07429 854683,
Maw-Sad 10.30-17.00 Tue-Sat
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Lampeter Peoples’ Market - Carmarthen Flea
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Dyllad a chyfwisgoedd
vintage a gan ddylunwyr
Vintage & designer clothing & accessories
Diary date - don’t miss it
Next Copy deadline:
7 August 2015
Cellan, Lampeter
Monday – Saturday 7am – 6:30pm
Will be flexible to suit your needs
Starting in September 2015
Full time + Part time place’s available
For more information, please feel free to contact me on:
01570 423998/07968649919 or
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Summer is here. So there’s no better time to get outdoors and explore. Look out for our Bushcraft Skills for Teens day on Tues 11 Aug. There’s also the ever popular Wild in the Woods forest school, we’ll be leading some of those sessions. See the events listings for more details. This issue’s theme of Everything in Good Measure got us thinking about how much time some children spend in front of a screen. With that in mind, here are our top tips and tricks to tempt your kids away from the console and into the wild.
10 Ways to get Kids Off-screen and Outdoors
Use Water Get the hose pipe out, spray the window where your child is to get their attention if you have to. You could then use the hose pipe to make a water slide or fountain.
Get Muddy Dig a hole, fill it with water and give full permission to your child to get as muddy as they like. Mud pies, mud face paint, mud kitchens, anything goes! How about a mud face on a tree – get creative.
Bring the Outdoors in Bringing pot plants into the house will (consciously or otherwise) stimulate their senses. Get a bird feeder that uses suction to attach to your child’s bedroom window - it will be a regular interruption from gaming. Bear Grylls is popular right now. Stick him on the television in the background and notice if it entices your child away from the computer. It’s a start.
Change Your Routine Lead by example. There are loads of subtle tricks you can use by changing your habits which will not only means your child may also choose to spend more time outdoors through your encouragement but you’re also going to reap the rewards for yourself – a win win situation! Become aware of any differences that occur in you while implementing these small changes in your life and share them with your family.
Embrace the Enemy We’re talking about the mobile phone here. Harness the power of what it can do to inspire your child to get out into nature. Think about it. Phones are also cameras, video recorders, dictaphones. There are also many nature-based apps out there designed for kids which get them exploring with their phone acting as a digital guide. A lot of these are free!
Light Fires Children Love fire! We’ve found the kids really enjoy simply burning sticks and making glowing embers. You don’t have to be Grizzly Adams to get a
great campfire going. We recommend this basic kit, made up of everyday household items; Newspaper, Vaseline, Cotton Wool & Matches.
Enjoy Food A great way to engage kids in nature is through their stomach! Try these; damper bread, marshmallows, popcorn, or wild herbal teas. For wild teas, all you need is a cafetière. It’s a great excuse to go for a walk in nature, get kids looking closely at plants and dip your toe into the wonderful world of foraging. The plants you’re looking for are easy to find; Nettles, Goose grass, Dandelion and Mint. Experiment with different combinations and see which recipe they like best. Bon appétit!
Unlock the Tool Shed In our experience, kids love knives, axes, saws, anything sharp really. So let’s get using them. Learning how to use sharp tools safely is an extremely important life skill. So, why not start early? It builds confidence, teaching them not to be afraid of sharp tools whilst also managing risk for themselves. You may want to begin with a potato peeler or eating knife, and go from there.
Build Dens All kids love to have their own secret place or hideaway to call their own. The desire to build shelter is a natural human instinct. There’s no right or wrong design, it’s all about the child’s play experience and creativity. Try sitting them under their finished den and use a watering can to test how rainproof it is.
Go With the Craze If you’re trying to get your kids into the wonders of nature, do you find yourself having to compete against the latest kids craze? Well as they say, “If you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em.” This is how we’re doing it…
Our Real Minecraft Adventure! In the game, players have to survive in a hostile environment; build their own house, hunt their food, mine for materials and fend off wandering monsters. So we thought, “This is perfect. Why can't this be done outdoors instead of onscreen?” We’re running a full day of Minecraft themed activities on Mon 17 Aug at
Denmark Farm. Kids will be set a number of challenges inspired by the game. Look out for other dates to be announced on our Facebook page.
Which character is inspiring kids right now? Can you use this character’s adventures or story setting to make your own outdoors adventure?
James Kendall
Woodland Classroom: Play, Explore, Discover
www.facebook.com/youngrangersclub [email protected] @woodlandclass
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Local sculptors Angela Farquharson and Martin Duffy
are to be opening up their studios to the public in
conjunction with the Tywi Valley Open Studios.
Husband and wife team from Ffarmers are both
professional sculptors who between them have
worked throughout the UK, Europe and as far as
America, Australia, New Zealand and Asia. Both
sculptors have their own unique style and working
practices. Angela’s work revolves around the female
form and her specialist medium is ceramic.
Martin specialises in very
naturalistic figurative forms
including life size human
form and animals for
bronze and resin, much of
his work is commission
based.
RHS Chelsea Flower show
award winners opened up
their garden two years ago
with the National Garden
scheme (NGS). This year
they will be opening up
their studios to the public,
so this time not only will
you be able to view their sculpture, you will also be
able to find out more about how they work and possi-
bly see Martin and Angela at work.
Martin will be holding ‘Introduction to figurative
sculpture in clay’ workshops on the 30 July as part of
the open studios, there’s limited spaces available so
must be booked in advance. Martin can be contacted
for more details: [email protected] or 01558
650183.
We are very happy to be part of Tywi Valley Open
Studios; this is an annual free event which runs from
Saturday 25 July to Sunday 2 August 2015.
With twenty three individual
artists many of whom have
national and international
acclaim and come from a
wide range of disciplines
including 2D and 3D, so
there is something to
appeal to everyone. All
studios are based within a
15 mile radius of Llandeilo.
To get a flavour of the art
work on display there will
be a preview evening when all the artists come to-
gether for one night only. The evening is to be
opened by Llandeilo town Mayor Cllr Gordon Kilby on
Friday 24 July, 6–9pm at Horeb Chapel, Rhosmaen
Street, Llandeilo, Sa19 6EN. There will also be music
by opera singer and artist Andrew Douglas Forbes.
Everyone welcome, entrance is free.
This is a unique opportunity to meet the artists, see
where they work, what inspires them, perhaps try
one of their workshops or even buy a piece of art
work.
All studios will be open on Saturday 25 and Sunday
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during the course of the week, so please check the
website for individual opening times throughout this
period.
The website will also give the locations of the studios
and details of workshops and demonstrations.
Further details: www.tywivalleyopenstudios.wales
or see the studio guides which are available in
various local shops and tourist outlets and visit our
Facebook page: Tywi Valley Open Studios.
Angela Farquharson
Local Artists invite the public to visit their studios
Martin sculpting ‘Georgina’
‘Ysbryd’ and ‘Maya’
Hedgehogs
Last year, I had a blockage in a drain pipe outside
my kitchen window. On my knees and with my arm
down the pipe, I discovered a young, very dead
hedgehog, exceedingly upsetting. So please could
your readers check their drains, and put covers on
any without; such a small thing, but would make
such a difference.
Also, slug pellets - we know that hedgehogs eat
slugs, and we love them for it, but the deadly
pellets are decimating them, so please, for not a
lot more money, use the non lethal variety.
We are losing so many hedgehogs, not only with
the above problems, but also on the roads. Fencing
and walls stop hedgehogs from moving safely
around their territory. If we all do our bit, we will
hopefully give them a chance to live and breed.
Penny Chissell, Cwmann
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1. Sounds like large mouthful for 1,048,576 of these (8)
2. An assembly of people against the route (9)
3. Tamed afro combed for frequent reverie in Earl of
Crawford’s “The Forsaken Maid” (3,1,5)
4. Fifth mole reformed so allow to go free (3,3,3)
5. French dry wine mix might be needed before this old
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6. Where M.E. Thomas works for Lampeter (Town) Council
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7. Iron-clad hole shaped for carrying lubricant container
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8. Architect of the main building of Lampeter University,
middle name Robert (7,9)
11. One German found in the Seine? (3)
12. A pound, no pence! For the chop? (3)
15. In other words I take solution to MC2 (1,1)
17. Half art stripped of freeze could go a long way (3)
18. US tax authority I find right to the south (1,1,1)
21. See 9 across
22. He’s alright with 15 Down for someone from Oklahoma
(4)
24. First name of Mr Reed of Llanybydder who wrote ‘The
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25. Atmosphere sounds right for this Scottish town. Ay, right
(3)
27. Nothing great, but not at making a monster (4)
29. Hoist not on for successful launch (7)
30. We end pizza for country across the pond (1,1,1)
33. Drop arrangement and push for a result (4)
34. Width of type of male-less men (2)
35. Shape of the windows in Lampeter’s Roman Catholic
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38. Fool let one pound go for benefit (5)
40. Electrical spark through gas in the form of a curve (3)
42. If taken from life, we have the French (2)
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Cothi Gardeners, Pumsaint
The speaker at the May meeting for
The Cothi Gardeners in Pumsaint,
was Alison Spashatt, the owner of
The Walled Garden at Treberfydd.
The garden is a show case for the
plants she sells, offering different
aspects and conditions showing
what happily grows where. She
describes it as ‘a garden selling
plants’. Alison sells only hardy
perennials that grow successfully in
Wales. They tend to be old
favourites, some are a bit out of
fashion and many are heritage
varieties, but all are sourced locally
from good healthy stock. At the end
of her talk Alison sold many of the
plants she so eloquently described
to the eager Cothi Gardeners.
Cothi Gardeners are organising an
open garden to raise funds for The
R oy C as t l e Lung C ance r
Foundation to support one of their
members, Jane who was diagnosed
with the disease last year. Jane’s
Open Garden Party will be held at
Glan-yr-afon, Pumsaint, Llanwrda,
SA19 8DJ on Sunday 5 July from
1-6pm. This will be the first time the
garden has been open to the public,
and it consists of about three acres
of naturalistic planting around the
house and out buildings plus a wild
flower meadow. In addition there
will be local nurseries selling plants
at our Plant Fair, a basket maker,
live Welsh folk music, teas and
homemade cakes, and second
hand gardening and cookery books.
Please join us at Jane’s Open
Garden party and support Jane and
the Roy Castle Lung Cancer
Foundation. Entrance will include a
charity wrist band for a suggested
donation of £4 per person.
The July meeting, to be held on
Wednesday 15 July, will have Sarah
Jones from the National Trust at
Llanerchaeron giving a talk titled
‘Save our Magnificent Meadows’.
She will be followed in August by an
‘in house’ meeting where the
Tomato Growing Challenge will be
discussed and Cothi members will
have an opportunity to ask and give
gardening advice.
As you can tell we are an active
group who share their love of the
great out-doors and welcomes new
faces, so do join us at 7.30pm on
the third Wednesday of the month,
in the Coronation Hall, Pumsaint.
Members are £12/year and visitors
£2 /meeting. Follow us Facebook
www.facebook.com/cothigardeners or
our new website,
www.cothigardeners.com. More
details about the group can also be
obtained from Elena, 01558 685321
or Daisy 01558 650829.
Anne Large
Recent Reviews
Please keep an eye out for a showing of the documentary film “We Are
Many” directed by Amir Amirani, at Aberystwyth Arts Centre in July.
Many showings around the UK (including Penarth from 17June) are
followed by time for audience discussion.
The film is a collage of footage and interviews about the rallies held
around the world in 2003 opposing the invasion of Iraq. It traces
the subtle and long-term impact around the world of these mass public
expressions, and shows that, whilst the rallies did not achieve their
immediate goal of stopping the invasion, they did nonetheless start
something positive that has been growing ever since.
We know already that the UK’s decision not to invade Syria was
primarily down to people contacting their MPs to say “never again”.
Why put this in a local Transition magazine? Transition is about building
community, and this film is about community and solidarity on an
international basis. We are already connected in so many ways with
those people thousands of miles from us who produce our food,
clothing and electrical goods, and who are affected by the impact of our
energy production and consumption choices.
The film is also about hope, and for Transition is about hope too, and
about how the large and the small scale are intimately connected.
A trailer for the film can be viewed at
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOpa8y2TIy8 Julia Lim P
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10am-1pm Every 2nd & 4th
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We Are Many – an inspiring and hopeful film
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The time to begin full-on
harvesting is quickly creeping up
on us. Only a few weeks ago we
were planting seeds in the
ground, but we have still got
time before those tomatoes begin to ripen. So, in
order to get the most out of your garden this year, it
isn’t too late to get the yields you want if you follow
these simple tricks.
Plants naturally compete for space, and when weeds
come into that equation they easily overpower the
vegetables. And the reason behind this is that almost
every vegetable is a type of domesticated weed
meaning it usually won’t grow as vigorously. If only it
were the other way around! Therefore it is vital that
for the next few weeks you just pop into your garden
and eliminate any weed you see to ensure your fruit
and vegetable plants can focus all their energy
towards fruiting.
Another way to maximise your harvest this year is to
keep a check on the moisture levels in the soil.
Recently we have had a few dry spells which can
quickly turn the soils as dry as a bone and this can
lead to problems like bolting which can significantly
impact your harvests. And if you’ve grown radish
before you’re bound to understand what I mean by
that! So be sure to keep your soil moist and if you
saw my last article in the May edition I spoke about
mulching, and mulching your plants is a great way to
keep moisture within the soil and prevent as many
weeds growing.
Patience, amazingly,
is another way
towards maximising
your harvest. It is all
too easy to grab that
tomato as soon as it
turns red and I admit
that I do this a little too often when it is better to leave
it on the vine for a couple more days to allow that red
to deepen and the flavour to really build up. In short,
let your vegetables ripen an extra day or two to get
the benefit of flavour and when your food is great it
will make it that much more worth the effort.
Did you know that picking vegetables in the morning
is the best time to harvest? Well if you didn’t you do
now. The reason why this is true is because they stay
crisp and will store for longer. Another reason why
you should harvest them
at this time is due to
them having the highest
m o i s t u r e c o n t e n t
resulting in a tastier and
juicier harvest. It’s well
worth getting up for. The
early bird catches the
worm after all!
I hope these tips will
come in handy when
you go out in the garden
a n d b e g i n y o u r
harvesting. If you are
interested in growing your own just do it because it is
great fun, it is super tasty and you get a better
connection with where food comes from. If you would
like any help at all in regards to growing food you can
email me at [email protected]
And if you want to see some video tutorials take a
look at my YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/user/HuwsNursery
Thank you very much for reading this article and I
hope you all have a fantastic summer!
Huw Richards
Maximising your harvests this year
'Homegrown produce we gave to some friends'
'Patience pays off for pumpkins'
THE MAGIC LAMP CINEMA - TAKE 2
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The Magic Lamp Cinema continues showing in Screen 2 @ Victoria Hall
Doors open at 2pm for 2.30pm show and at 7pm for 7.30pm show /
Drysau'n agor am 2yp ar gyfer sioe 2.30yp, ac am 7yh ar gyfer sioe 7.30yh
Admission by donation / Mynediad trwy rodd
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