wye local issue 94 / august 2014

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www.wyelocal.co.ukAugust 2014 • Issue 94

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The community magazine covering Hay, Talgarth and the surrounding villages

To advertise in Wye Local please call Clare: 07811 961983 or email: [email protected]

WelcomeTo our August issue.

The children have broken up from School and you’ll be a couple of weeks into the Summer Holidays. Many local families will have received a copy of our NEW publication, Cariads Local Family Magazine in your child’s school bag at the end of term. Being packed full of activity ideas, days out, articles, puzzles, what’s on listings and much more - we hope it proves to be very useful to you as a family. With digging deep into the local goings on, I myself have the Summer Holidays sussed for Cariad (2) and James (10)! If your child isn’t at Nursery or School, don’t despair, you can collect a copy from the local library or tourist information centre. Or you can read it on-line - go to our Facebook Page for more details. Remember there is a great competition prize for mum or dad: fancy a Spa Day for two? Be sure to send us your entry by the end of August if you think you deserve a break.

This month I am thrilled with the several new advertisers joining us. Sadly there is one local business that will soon be leaving their monthly slot. The Olde Curiosity Shoppe based in the grounds of Hay Castle is closing down, but to turn a negative into a positive - Carol is having a mammoth Closing Down Sale! If you like Vintage, you must pop along - see advert on page 23. Huge good luck to Carol and her future plans.

Sheila Lewis, local beauty salon owner, is our Get to really know candidate. She certainly put a smile on my face with her answers!

August is the main month for local shows and events and this issue is laced with them! Let’s hope the weather is kind, the beverages are chilled and we can enjoy a day out with family and friends.

Enjoy,

Lisa Marie Badham x

(Photo above: Lisa Marie, Cariad and James Badham)

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As well as producing the Wye Local we also produce a similar publication for the town of Brecon and the surrounding villages – Local Beacon. Just like this magazine the aim is to support local businesses and services. The good news is, if you are unable to pick up your copy of the Local Beacon in the local catchment area, you can view it on our website from the beginning of each month.

Some of the many topics included in Local Beacon, August issue:

• WAAT Challenge

• Brecknock History Week

• Brecon Jazz.....and much more!

Just go to www.localbeacon.co.uk and click on the small image of the front cover ...

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Talgarth Flood SchemePowys County Council are currently developing proposals

upon the last phase of the river Ennig flood scheme.The proposed works are downstream of Tower Bridge, and adjacent to parts of Bronllys Road, Westfields and Bronant.

The Council will be holding a public drop-in session to obtain views and comments upon their proposals and to

discuss aspects of future flood risk management.

The drop-in session will take place in Talgarth Town Hall on Thursday 7th August between 4pm and 7pm.

Cynllun Llifogydd TalgarthMae Cyngor Sir Powys wrthi’n datblygu cynigion ar gam

olaf cynllun llifogydd Afon Ennig. Mae’r gwaith dan sylw i lawr yr afon o Bont y Tŵr a ger rhannau o Ffordd Bronllys,

Westfields a Bronant.

Bydd y Cyngor yn cynnal sesiwn galw heibio i’r cyhoedd er mwyn cael eu barn a’u sylwadau ar y cynigion ac i drafod

agweddau ar reoli llifogydd yn y dyfodol.

Bydd y sesiwn galw heibio’n cael ei gynnal yn Neuadd y Dref Talgarth, dydd Iau 7 Awst rhwng 4pm a 7pm.


News from Talgarthby Cllr. William Powell Powys County Councillor for Talgarth

Over the past month or so we have been blessed with warm temperatures and glorious sunshine - which has given our visitor economy a welcome summer boost. It has also enabled our farmers to make progress with their hay and silage harvest, allowing them and their families to get out and support local agricultural shows, large and small, which are such an important networking opportunity for those who make their living from the land. We should not forget that our own Brecon County Show, which falls every year on the first Saturday in August, is the longest established in Great Britain and first took place in 1755.

Our schools have only recently broken up for the summer holidays and it was my pleasure recently to attend both Talgarth School Sports Day and the Leavers’ Assembly in Talgarth Town Hall. Both were genuinely happy community occasions - and a credit to the pupils and parents of the school, as well as to Mrs Jones, Miss Toone and the whole staff team. It is a testimony to the regard in which the school is held that the Leavers’ Assembly was a total sell out at both 2:00pm and 6:00pm. After the second sitting, it was also remarkable to see how long pupils, parents and friends stayed chatting and laughing. It is indicative of the family atmosphere that makes the school so special.

In the last week or so of the National Assembly Term, I had the chance to catch up with some very impressive young people from Talgarth, whose business brought them to Cardiff Bay. Firstly, Lucia Jones, Head Girl of my old school, Gwernyfed and member of Funky Dragon, the Welsh Youth Parliament, came to see me as part of a mass lobby of the Assembly to try to safeguard the future of Funky Dragon. This followed the Welsh Government’s termination of its funding. I was struck

by the arguments Lucia and

her colleagues presented so articulately - and will do

my utmost to campaign to see the funding restored.

Secondly, I was able to meet and congratulate Holly

Pavey on the occasion of her graduation ceremony

at the Wales Millennium Centre. It was a proud

moment for Holly, her parents, grandparents and

friends - and I was delighted to have been able to

share just a little of that special celebration.

As some Wye Local readers will know, I was cited in

recent media coverage following the attempt by the

former Welsh Government Environment Minister

Alun Davies AM to obtain private information on

EU farm subsidy payments received by a selection

of Opposition Assembly Members. I have been

positively moved by local people’s reaction to this

- as well as to an ill informed, anonymous letter

recently planted in the local press on this and related

issues. Our community really is one of the best.

I hope to see many of you out and about at local

events in the coming weeks. I am especially looking

forward to this year’s Talgarth Festival of the Black

Mountains, which is as always on the August Bank

Holiday weekend.

In the meantime, please feel free to contact me

if you have any feedback or issues of concern on

07703 112113 or by email: william.powell@wales.

gov.uk Alternatively, please come along to my next

advice surgery on Friday, 8th August from 5:00pm

at Talgarth TiRC. Appointments are not necessary –

but advanced notice can be helpful, if the issues are

complex. You can also pop into the TiRC at any time

to request a call on any issue of concern to you.

Best wishes,

William


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News from Glasbury Wardby Chris Davies Powys County Councillor for GlasburyIt has certainly been a very busy time over the past few weeks, with our schools coming to a close for the summer holidays and lots of Sports Days and Fetes to enjoy. Both Hay and Clyro Primary Schools enjoyed tremendous support at their Fairs with two very well run events.

Our communities have however witnessed the closure of several of our local schools over the past couple of years and in recent weeks Llanigon was added to that list. Each school closed is a great loss to the fabric that binds our area together; Nevertheless our rural communities continue to show enormous resolve under such circumstances. You can be assured that I am consistently pushing the cabinet member responsible for schools at Powys CC to ensure that our new schools at Clyro and Hay are delivered to us and delivered on time!

In Llowes the Open Gardens day in aid of The Royal Welsh Radnorshire Appeal and St Meilogs Church proved to be outstanding and if you missed the excellent Felindre Village Fate, you certainly lost out as

there was so much to do and see and I hope that this new event will become a firm fixture on the summer calendar.

If you have not yet had the opportunity of visiting the former chapel in Glasbury which is now part of the River Café complex, I suggest you do. Congratulations must go to Jane and her team on an outstanding conversion and an excellent addition to the area’s amenities here in this lovely part of the Wye Valley.

Don’t forget the following events taking place in August. They include Painscastle Village Fete on Sunday 24th; Glasbury Village Duck Race on Saturday 30th; Llanigon YFC Show on Sat 9th; Not to mention Llyswen & Boughrood Show on Saturday 16th where I have the great honour of being this year’s President. I hope to see you at some of these events.

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Best wishes

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Well known for exquisite scent and relaxing properties, growing your own lavender will offer you a colorful summer flowering evergreen shrub that you can harvest and also enjoy in your home.Lavender is easy to grow, producing masses of beautifully scented flowers above green or silvery-grey foliage during the summer months. This drought tolerant plant thrives in a sunny border, container, herb or gravel gardens.Plant in a well-drained soil in a position with good air circulation and full sun. To improve drainage you can add sand to the soil before planting and adding bone meal will make your lavender stronger and more winter hardy.Harvest lavender at any time by cutting them from the plant but avoid clipping more than every third stem to keep the plant looking full. Harvest just before the flowers entirely open and flowers will keep their perfume for months. To dry flowers, gather a bunch of stems and hang them upside-down in a dark, well-ventilated place to preserve colour and keep the stems from becoming mouldy.The lavender flowers produced by your plant have a diverse range of uses. Fresh flowers may be used in sauces, marinades and desserts. Handle fragile dried blossoms with care and use them in teas, salts, potpourri, sachets and crafts.Lavenders can become woody and leggy if not pruned regularly. This is best done after flowering in the autumn by removing flower stalks at their base. Lavenders can also be lightly pruned in the spring to tidy them up and remove any winter damage, but avoid cutting into brown woody growth.

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Sleep your way to the top!Do you ever have ‘bad tummy’ days? Your belly might feel swollen, uncomfortable or full! Or do you have times where your productivity is seriously ‘under-firing’? Has your joi de vivre deserted you lately?

It’s maybe time to re-evaluate your sleep patterns here, as a lack of sleep, seen by some as a bonus, as they’ll ‘get more done’ (and we’re all guilty of it), can have serious ramifications. Try doing a cross word after a rubbish night and see where it gets you! A bad nights sleep will raise cortisol levels as the body is stressed. Cortisol reduces muscle mass and raises belly fat – you might even notice this as a day to day paradigm. Long term. less than 6 hours sleep leads to a 30% rise in obesity levels. (yes you read that right)! Adequate sleep should be a standard part of weight loss programs. You’ll also observe the day after a bad night you’re less able to see the ‘big picture’, feel less inspired and creative, and may feel decidedly anti-social! You get so used to it there’s a point in sleep deprivation when we lose touch with

how impaired we are. Memory will also suffer. Have you noticed that you’ll feel like you have a hang-over after a short night? (and while we’re on the subject, alcohol will affect you adversely as you may feel like you sleep deep, but it’s actually a stimulant so you sleep light! Getting 7.5 – 8 hours a night, is optimum, and remember: “every hour before midnight’s worth two after”! If not: Siestas are good! Naps (if you can get them) are the perfect refresher but there are some criteria; 10 – 15 mins MAX or you’ll go into a deep sleep that’s very hard to wake up from. This time period is perfect as you’ll wake fresh, with no grogginess. That afternoon you’ll find cognitive function way improved (all bosses should approve for a potent work force!). Oh, and the perfect time of day to nap is from 1 – 3 p.m. Viva the Spanish!

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What has been your proudest moment? Perhaps having my first museum show .. the Radnorshire Museum, Llandrindod Wells in 2008. I get a lot of satisfaction from curating work I’ve been involved with for various charities (MacMillan, Maggies, St Michael’s Hospice, The Cart Shed) .. it is good to work as a team to raise funds and awareness for a good cause.. it can be hectic, but the curation work lends an interesting balance to painter’s solitary life.

What would you class as ‘your masterpiece’? I think I have yet to produce that one. Perhaps there are two strands that have stood out - the Blue Horse series, and the Close of Day series in earth

pigments, van dyck crystals and gesso. Oh, and sheep in various forms.

What advice would you give a local artist? Keep on drawing … when you are on the phone keep scrap paper and a pen on the desk, and if it’s going to be a long call, switch the phone to the other ear and get doodling .. the intellectual side of the brain is then concentrating on the call, not on what your hand is doing. This throws up some new and interesting ideas. Always take a sketch pad around with you, and a stick of graphite.

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Get to really know..........Beautician Sheila Lewis owns and runs her own salon The Beauty Mill at Mill Services at Three Cocks (owned by her husband Peter) and has had much success in recent years with her string of Point to Pointers. Name? Sheila Lewis

Place of Birth? Brecon

Where do you live now? Three Cocks

Marital status? Married to Peter Lewis

Occupation? Run the Beauty Mill in Three Cocks

Children? Jody 18, Tomi 15

Pets? Horses and one dog

Favourite childhood TV programme? Clangers - used to tell my brother I could understand what they were saying

Are you a collector of anything? Handbags

If you could be any animal, what would you be and why? A monkey – they look like they have so much fun

If you could have any superpower, what would it be? To be invisible

What is usually your first thought when you wake up? Horses

What do you usually think about right before falling asleep? Horses

Do you believe in ghosts? Yes

Most exciting thing you’ve won? I won £1000 on my father’s horse once

Two lessons life has taught you? To be honest in life and to keep things simple

What makes you grumpy? Lack of sleep, my husband

Teenage crush? David Essex

You’re given one million pounds, what do you spend it on? Racehorses

Have you any bad habits? Always running late

Which bad habits drive you crazy? Snoring

Do you believe in the afterlife? Yes

What book would you recommend to others? Anything by Jeffrey Archer

Best present ever received? A Leopard skin handbag from Chattels in Hay

If you could visit anywhere in the world, where

would you go? The Great Wall of China

List five goals on your life’s To Do list: Travel, own and race a greyhound, learn to sew, plant a veg garden and win some more races with my horses

Name one regret you have: No regrets

Name one thing you miss about being a kid: Going to Cardiff Arms Park and getting in for free with my Dad

Name one thing you love about being an adult: Being able to drink and drive, but not at the same time of course!

What’s your favourite song of the moment? Clean Bandit – Rather Be

What’s your favourite song of all time? Tom Jones – The Green Green Grass of Home

What’s your favourite thing to do on a Saturday night? Go to our local, The Old Barn

What’s your favourite thing to do on a Sunday afternoon? Horse-racing

Have any hidden talents? Did used to be able to do the splits, although I haven’t tried for a while

What would be your dream job? Choreographer to The Chippendales!

What have you done today to make you feel proud? Cooked a chicken dinner

Sum yourself up in five words: Positive, Energetic, Kind, Indecisive, Spiritual.

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Sitting in bright sunshine writing this it is hard to believe that not long ago we went through the Hay Festival with persistent rain. Since then it has been fine weather all the way. This has brought the crops on well, and with the mild winter weather giving them an early start things have been very early this year. All the beans are doing very well along with spring and summer cabbage, cauliflower and broccoli - even some purple sprouting is about and this only half way through July. Soft fruit is good, loads of raspberries, glorious cherries and second crop strawberries just getting under way. The last of the first crop strawberries were not quite up to scratch but don’t let that put you off the new crop. Local new potatoes have been on sale for over a month and are still delicious and I saw in the wholesale market the first of the new season’s chipping potatoes are ready. This is a relief as the remains of last year’s crop have been very problematical.

For those of you who make jams etc. I recommend that you don’t leave your fruit buying too late this year as the early start to the season usually means an early finish. As well as the homegrown fruit the peaches and nectarines are now coming well and are not expensive (around 30p each). This price leaves little for the producer as the fruit has to be driven from the south of Spain and Italy across Europe and then as far as Birmingham. Something a little more unusual - I have been offered locally grown kiwi fruit; one never knows what will come through the door that is interesting or unexpected.

By the time this magazine is published local plums will be on the shelf, along with, I hope, damsons and greengages. Before the end of August we should have local apples which is great, only it is also the forerunner of autumn.

As the school holidays are starting this week I wish you all a long and happy summer ready to get back down to it in the autumn.

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Poem CornerThe Kids in Summer Holidays

It’s wonderful - The Kids are home!Six weeks of fun -

We’ll romp and roamRound places new

And favourite haunts.We’ll spend our time

On happy jaunts.To castles, fairs,

And sand and sea.They’ll laugh and shoutAnd romp with glee!

It’s lots of fun -It’s really great!We travelled far

And came home late.The kids were tiredAnd I was cross -

I had to show themWho was boss!

We went to LondonOn the train.

The kids were sick,It was a shame!

The sun did shineBetween the rain!The kids were inThe house again.

The room’s a messWith all those toys -

I long for peaceAmidst the noise.

The summer’s gone,The nights are cool.September’s hereIt’s back to school!

By Diana Jones

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Wild in August Protectingwildlife for the futureThe Lapwing has more names than any other British

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The many names show this was once a very common and familiar bird. Its eggs were a delicacy for the rich and a source of basic food or income for the common people. Adult birds were shot and netted in great numbers. Mrs.Beeton wrote that the London market was “sometimes so much glutted with them that they are sold very cheap”.

But the British breeding population has fallen by more than 50% in the last 25 years. In Breconshire the decline goes back at least to the 1920s, and recently fell from an estimated 220 pairs in 1990 to fewer than 20 in 2012. Modern farmland is generally unsuitable for Lapwings to nest.

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Wild in August Protectingwildlife for the futureThe Lapwing has more names than any other British

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But the British breeding population has fallen by more than 50% in the last 25 years. In Breconshire the decline goes back at least to the 1920s, and recently fell from an estimated 220 pairs in 1990 to fewer than 20 in 2012. Modern farmland is generally unsuitable for Lapwings to nest.

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Bubbling with ExcitementBoughrood Court Farm will be the picturesque venue on Sunday 17th August for our harness racing fixture. With over 130 horses attending from all over the UK the competition will be fierce.

Local hopes lie with committee member and top trainer in Wales and West David Bevan. David is enjoying a good season with regular winners and a big final win at the Tregaron Spring meeting. Other local trainers to look out for include Rhys Evans and last years top owner Roy Sheedy.

The Boughrood Classic final will be the one everyone wants to win and with 5 competitive heats just qualifying for the £2000 final will be difficult.

The local trainers will not have it all their own way, as good prize money and a good track will encourage trainers from further afield. Brother and Sister Alan & Pam Haythornwaite will hope their luck will continue after winning the Boughrood Classic final with Charlie Pan last year.

The Boughrood FFA has added money and boosts £1000 to the winner, with a select field of top horses you can ensure the pace will be furious.

Catering on the day will be provided by Morgan’s butchers from Brecon and Fairtrade Catering. Whether it is the best beefburger around or a quality cup of coffee they can cater for your needs.

NEW for 2014 will be a FREE bouncy castle for the children, plus other activities.

Come rain or shine on Sunday 17th August @ 1pm you will hear the commentator calling the horses’ home. Hope to see you there!

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Hay Hotfooters celebrate 10 years!Olympic grade times just weren’t coming to me so the decision was, do I join a running club or not? Experience had warned me that some clubs are ultra-competitive where membership involves arm-twisting into competing in events, but after a quick whizz round some runners forums I looked at the Hay Hotfooters were a friendly bunch who welcomed all and where everyone, no matter what ability, ran together. At first this thought terrified me, how would I keep up with the speedy folk? But no need to worry, the speedy ones run on then do a collie-like loop back to pick up those enjoying the view from the back. I took the plunge and joined. Local gym owner Cat Lawford and a group of dedicated runners from the area had established the Hay Hotfooters in 2004 and very quickly any concerns I had were banished and I was a regular attendee, helping with the Magic Roundabout, a 10Km off road race on the Begwns. The relaxed atmosphere of the club meant that those who wanted to take part in events could, but if this wasn’t for you, there was no pressure. There was, though, an added incentive to go to events; they were usually followed by a much-deserved slap-up

lunch in a local hostelry! I have thoroughly enjoyed my time with the Hotfooters. I have, with some gusto though not necessarily success, taken the leap into events. And have not only enjoyed the support of other club members, but I’ve also enjoyed supporting them, whether it’s from the side-lines at local events such as Mudrunner, Man v Horse or the cross-country leagues or keeping track of members further afield, crossing the deserts of Morocco or in the mountains of Nepal. Many of the original members are still involved with the club, and we’ve also branched out into a second annual race, the Hay Hillraiser, a cheeky 11 mile road run, taking in the delights of Hay, Llanigon and the base of Hay Bluff. The club has also acquired a reputation for the post run teas that are provided to competitors, a better selection of cakes you will struggle to find! So, am I glad I took the plunge? Absolutely! Here’s to the next 10 years.Happy anniversary Hay Hotfooters!Article supplied by Rachel Jones


Would you like a good family day out? Then visit the Steam and Vintage Rally at Boatside Farm, Hay-on-Wye where you will find plenty of entertainment for the whole family. Enjoy the displays of all sorts of vintage machines some 100years old. During the afternoon you will be able to watch two different shows with all manner of stunts and jumps by Flyin Ryan and his team including a jump through an exploding ball of fire! Starduster is making a return visit and will be providing superb aerobatic displays. A helicopter will be giving pleasure flights down the Wye Valley whilst teams of men and ladies will be participating in a Tug Of War competition. All this and much much more, so support the Rally which in recent years has made substantial donations to the Air Ambulances and local Hospices.

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Llangynidr Agricultural Show August 24th. Sheep, cattle and horse competitions; garden and craft show; farmers’ market; axe racing; dog agility displays; alpacas; mini steam train rides and lots more family entertainment. Gates open at 9am. £5 adults, £2 OAPs, 5-16yr olds (under 5s free). Free parking. www.llangynidrshow.org and Twitter @LlangynidrShow

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Llangynidr Agricultural Show August 24th. Sheep, cattle and horse competitions; garden and craft show; farmers’ market; axe racing; dog agility displays; alpacas; mini steam train rides and lots more family entertainment. Gates open at 9am. £5 adults, £2 OAPs, 5-16yr olds (under 5s free). Free parking. www.llangynidrshow.org and Twitter @LlangynidrShow

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39A Busis Going Bust!39A is the Sunday bus service which runs between Brecon and Hereford, travelling via Hay and Talgarth. The service is due to be scrapped in September due to shrinking budgets at Powys and Herefordshire County Councils.

Currently the bus service is subsidised to the tune of £14,000 a year. This may sounds like a lot of money but it’s a small price to pay for maintaining a vital public transport link between our communities.

The bus also keeps the tills ringing in local shops and cafes. The 39a carried well over 3000 passengers in the year 2012-13. Research suggests that the average spend per head for bus passengers on a “day out” in this region is £38. So every £1 of subsidy could bring up to £8 of revenue into the area. Losing the bus service could have a serious impact on Sunday traders in towns and communities along the route.

The current Sunday service is convenient for tourists spending a Saturday night in the area, and links in well with the railhead at Hereford. A lack of public transport on Sundays would leave car-less visitors stranded. In recent years, a number of car-free walks and activities have been developed in order to boost sustainable tourism in the Brecon Beacons and the Marches. We need the transport infrastructure to support these initiatives!

Add all this up and it’s easy to see that withdrawing the 39A has a major negative impact on the health of communities along the route.

What can you do? An action group has been formed to try to save the 39A. To safeguard the bus service we need to come up with an innovative, community led initiative. In the first year, this is likely to include raising money through pledges made by local residents and businesses. If you would like to find out more, please get in touch via email to [email protected]

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The new 2014/15 season of arts activities kicks off at the end of August with the joint Glasbury Arts –Theatr Brycheiniog Annual Summer School at Gwernyfed High School and Theatr Brycheiniog.

Wednesday, August 27th to Saturday, August 30th 2014.

Summer School – up to 40 places for harp players of all

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Tutors: Royal Harpist Hannah Stone, Celtic Harpist Lily Neill, Jazz Harpist Harriet Earis, plus a flautist.

Ticket prices: Summer School, £175 (full price adults); £125 (adult concessions); £75 (in full time education), tea/coffee/soft drinks throughout.

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Harp Summer School Concert Saturday, August 30th, 2014, 7.30pm - Theatr Brycheiniog.

Upwards of 20 Harps on stage played by tutors and students with music across all genres, to bring the summer school to a thrilling climax.

Final concert: £12, adult, £10, concessions (over 60s, claiming disability benefit, registered unwaged); £5 (accompanied children). Booking fee per ticket of 50p.

Tickets for Harp Summer School Concert and Have A Go Day are available only from the box office at Theatr Brycheiniog. In person, by telephone on 01874 611622 or online at www.theatrbrycheiniog.co.uk.Theatr Brycheiniog, Canal Wharf, Brecon, Powys, LD3 7EW.

Pre-event meals available at “Tipple ‘n’ Tiffin” at Theatr Brycheiniog. Booking essential on 01874 611866.

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CELEBRATING the founding of the Black Mountains Lions Club. We are 40 years old!

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Brecknock YFC held a Community Project Weekend on the weekend of June 28th following a challenge

set by Kate Miles, Wales YFC Chairman for counties to focus more on community work. The Community Project Day saw each of the 13 clubs in the county carry out different events within their area. The events were as follows: • Beulah YFC held a “Blooming Great Tea Party” in aid of Marie Curie • Builth YFC held a mini concert with tea and cake at Brynhyfred Care Home.• Bwlch & Crickhowell YFC held a Community Village Treasure Hunt followed by a BBQ • Erwood YFC held a coffee morning and a “cash for clothes” • Libanus YFC got together to clean and weed the local area• Llandefalle YFC helped their community by cleaning the local hall. • Llanigon YFC held a litter pick• Pontfaen YFC tidied the church yard• Sennybridge YFC joint with Trecastle YFC and cleaned the local recycling area. • Talgarth YFC held a litter pick • Troedrhiwdalar YFC cleaned up the local church yard• Ystradfellte YFC did a litter pick.

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News from Bronllys Hospital & Community League of FriendsThe League of Friends have been busy working in the Ward and Day Hospital Gardens. Hard work had gone into clearing weeds - not always easy as some were well established. We are grateful to Kevin Harley for spending many hours weeding the circular heather/flower bed in front of main hospital entrance - the improvement was immediately commented on. Thanks to several donations we have been able to purchase bedding plants and items to put in the gardens. These include a feature bird bath, bird feeding station, small bird baths and new patio furniture. It is nice to see many people making use of the gardens. One comment about the Day Hospital garden has been - “you have transformed a jungle into a lovely garden”. We are still working on the ward garden but we are getting there. Our thanks also go to Maintenance for their support and encouragement. We have recently created another Honorary Member. It is a lovely black pug called Jack. He was made a member for canine services to the Ward and Day Hospital. He

has transformed patient’s lives. His owner received the certificate - and Jack received the dog biscuits!

We continue to work to safeguard the future of the hospital. We are pleased to say that along with all the other hospitals we are now included in the LHB three year plan and we will work to ensure we are in the next plan in three years time.

We have received many donations already this year and we have already received more money than in any other year. This means we are able to support projects that will provide better care of patients. We have also been able to support the Mental Health Ward and provide computer and soft furnishing to make a peaceful and relaxing space.

Remember that the Car Boot Sale in Talgarth is on the 1st Saturday of the month. 8.00am start.

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News fromFairtrade HayIt’s an important time for Fairtrade Hay as we’re renewing our status as a Fairtrade town. This involves producing an action plan stating our intended activities for the next two years. We plan to make sure that all the local institutions – from the Council to B&Bs - are using as many Fairtrade products as possible. So if you’re not already, please switch to Fairtrade at your next shop or supplier review. It’s so important to pay farmers a fair wage and support the development of their communities.

We’ll have a stall at the community day in the Buttermarket on 16th August. You can find out more about our work there, and buy some fair trade products. These include accessories made by the Zabeleen people in Egypt who collect from rubbish tips and create beautiful things.

We enjoyed serving teas at Montpelier Cottage open day and raised over £100 which will buy Shared Interest shares. These will support small producers dedicated to fairer trade. We’re happy to serve Fairtrade teas at community events so if you’re planning anything let us know!

Please continue to support Fairtrade so that Hay can retain its Fairtrade town status. There are plenty of Fairtrade options in the Londis, Deli, Spar and Co-op. And if you’re looking for gifts, clothing or homeware, Hay is lucky to have a dedicated fair trade shop - Eighteen Rabbit at Hay Castle.

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News fromGwernyfed High School

Powys County Council Chief Executive, Jeremy Patterson, came to shadow the kitchen staff at Gwernyfed High School; one of the busiest school kitchens in Powys.

Mr Patterson helped in all areas of the kitchen, from peeling the potatoes and baking cookies to moving the furniture and serving the pupils.

The day started at 8.30am when a brief induction took place and then Mr Patterson went to Clifford Primary School to deliver their lunches. It was then back to serve the pupils of Gwernyfed High School in a busy lunch hour.

Sue Georgopoulos, Cook in Charge, said ‘It has been good. I was very apprehensive to start off but he has blended in well and has got on well with the girls. It has been good’

Mr Jeremy Patterson had this to say about his visit ‘I have learnt an awful lot and I think it is important that someone like me should come out and not just look at people working in this environment but take part too. They have been very nice to me’.

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Recent Council Budget cuts meant that the grass upkeep at Hay Bowls Club now had to be carried out by volunteer Bowls Club members. When the Black Mountains Lions learned of their plight they were happy to help out by buying a grass scarifier.

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News fromWalkers Are WelcomeFollowing our second successful Walking Festival

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News fromHay History Group has started this new column to keep you up-to-date with our activities. We kick off with news of Hay History Weekend 5th-7th September. The theme is Wartime Hay and we remember Hay on the centenary of WWI and 75 years since WWII.

A full programme of activities opens with a film screening of Resistance, based on Owen Sheers book, set in the Olchon Valley in the 1940s. The following day Nic Howes will lead a Resistance walk, stopping afterwards at White Haywood Farm Restaurant. A poster trail around town will reveal what many of the towns’ main buildings were used for during WWI & WWII.

Hay Castle will hold an Open Day on Saturday 6th September and the Ice House (aka Poetry Bookshop) will open their doors for viewings. Meanwhile, winners of the Wild Wye Web, railway short-story competition will be revealed, to celebrate 150 years since Hay Railway opened.

On Sunday 7th Chris Hunter will lead a War Memorial walk, to remember Hays’ soldiers from WWI to the present and the Pop-up Museum returns to the Parish Hall. Everyone is invited to bring along family treasures, or items from Hays’ past, especially war medals and memorabilia. There will also be a vintage tearoom and stalls. The weekend concludes with an historic pub-crawl.

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News from Hay Town CouncilA Town Plan For Hay-On-Wye

Most people regard Hay-on-Wye as unique. Whether it’s the bookshops or the beautiful countryside that surrounds the town there is an attractiveness about the place that is hard to define. At least that is the view of Hay Town Council and, it is believed, the vast majority of the residents.

However, although it may not be obvious to the casual visitor, the town is under attack. An attack of the subtle, creeping kind.

Local services and facilities that were once taken for granted are now under rigorous scrutiny by the local authority. Nothing will escape the eye of those looking to balance the budget. Public toilets might be first on the list but other facilities are suitable cases for similar treatment; for example, playing fields and play areas, the library etc, etc. All these (and others) are candidates for transfer to Hay Town Council, or they might disappear forever, and all this in a town which is lacking in many modern amenities already.

The Town Council maintains that all these facilities are essential to the future development of Hay – not just as a tourist town, important though that is, but also to improve the town for the benefit of the residents. Maintaining these facilities is only a part, of equal importance are many other areas which also need to be considered and improved: affordable housing, good quality employment opportunities, commercial development, work based vocational training and recreational facilities for young people etc. to mention a just a few. To achieve this, which is a big task, we need a plan of action involving everybody in the town. This is essential and so are the resources and funding to make it happen.

In conjunction with the Brecon Beacons National Park Authority (BBNPA) Hay-on-Wye has been selected as a pilot community to develop a Town Plan. It is hoped that this plan will eventually be adopted by the National Park Authority for use in the determination of planning applications in Hay. Powys County Council are on board with the project and everyone who lives and works in Hay will have the opportunity to have their say

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MONDAYJolly Tots Stay and Play: 9 - 11am. Hay Primary School. £2 a session, £1 for additional children. Come along for creative activities, play and fun! Everyone welcome. Term time only. Contact Becky 07786552832 or Hannah 07557410864.

Clyro Primary School Parent and Toddler Group: 9 - 10.30am. For play, fun activities, songs and stories. 0 – 5 years. Just turn up and join in! £1 per session. Contact 01497 820860.

Llanigon Playgroup: 9.30 - 11am (come any time between 9 and 9.30am). Term time only. Llanigon School. Weekly themes and activities, everyone welcome.

Freestyle Fitness Yoga: 9.15 - 10am at the Gym & Tonic Health Club.Contemporary and sociable the’ East has been taken out’,

leaving us to simply explore the poses. No chanting. You’ll love it! £6. 01497 822995.

Needles in Hay: 10am – 12.30pm. Cusop Village Hall. £2.50 per session (to include unlimited tea/coffee/biscuits!). First session free of charge. A lively, friendly, helpful, chatty group and a warm, light, welcoming venue. Bring all those unfinished craft pieces - there will probably be someone who can help! All ages welcome. Contact Judi Bunn 01874 754062.

Life Drawing: 10am - 4pm at Clyro Village Hall. Beginners welcome. Contact 01497 831550. MODELS WANTED.

HayDay Café: (first Monday of the month). 2 – 4pm. Cusop Village Hall. A new cafe for people living with dementia. Transport can be arranged. Contact Trish

Richardson 01497 821381.

Hay Bridge Club: 2 – 5pm. The Swan Hotel, Hay. Our friendly relaxed Bridge Club is now up and running. New members of all standards welcome. Contact Jenny 01497 831287.

Friendship Club: (third Monday of the month) 2.30 - 4pm at Llanigon Village Hall. Tea, cakes and chat. Contact Ann Pritchard 01497 847221.

Zumba Gold: 5 - 6pm Hay Parish Hall. Exhilarating and easy going exercise with Latin inspired dance moves - easy to follow and suitable for everybody. Beginners and Senior Dancers especially welcome. Additional classes at Talgarth Town Hall on Thursdays 10.30 - 11.30am and at Brecon Mind Mondays 2-3pm. Contact Wynona 01874 711499.

What’s on:during the week

Boxercise: 6 - 6.45pm at the Gym & Tonic Health Club. For men and women. £6. Contact 01497 822995.

Spinning: 6pm & 7pm at Gwernyfed Sports Centre. Call to book 01497 847740.

Yoga Grenade: 6.45-7.15pm. Gym & Tonic Health Club, Hay. Explosive 8 minutes of metabolic exercise followed by strong Yoga poses. Conditioned clients only please for this one! Contact 01497 822995.

Craft Class: 7 - 9pm. Dolls House Fun, Hay. Contact Mrs Abel 01497 821913.

Alive & Kickin’ Community Choir: St. Michael’s Church, Wheat St., Brecon. £5 per session / £3 for Coleg Powys Staff & Students. Everyone from age 12 upwards is very welcome. Please don’t worry about needing any past singing experience. It’s open to everyone! Contact Tanya Walker 07723 016837.

Llanigon YFC Meeting: 7 - 9.30pm at Llanigon Village Hall. Contact Philip Price 01497 847342.

Short Mat Bowls: 7.30 - 9.30pm at Clyro Village Hall. All ages and levels of expertise welcome! Contact Liz Griffiths 01497 820570

Bell Ringing Practice: 7.30pm at St.Peter’s Church, Glasbury. New ringers are always most welcome.

TUESDAY

Llyswen Parent & Toddler Group: 9.15 - 11.15am. Term time only. Llyswen Village Hall. Everyone welcome, lots of fun and good company. Children from 0 - Schoolage.

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

Yoga Active and Stretching: 9.15 – 11am at Cusop Village Hall. Our lovely new, quiet and warm venue.Come and join in our friendly group, give it a try and see if you like it! Beginners and all levels welcome. £5 per session. Contact Emma Phillpotts on 01497 831704 or email [email protected].

Muddy Puddles Playgroup: (during term time). 9.30 - 11.30am. The Escleyside Village Hall, Michaelchurch Escley (15 minutes from Hay). £1.50 per family including tea and coffee.Contact Emma 01981 240986.

Dorstone Dormice Baby and Toddler Group: 10am to 12noon. (Including term time). Dorstone Village Hall. £1- for the first child and 50 pence for subsequent children. All welcome! Contact Kari Morgan 01497 831752.

Craft Class run by South Powys Parkinson’s branch: 10am - 1pm at Talgarth Church Hall. Make your own greetings cards with a tutor. Knit, sew, tapestry, rag rug making etc.

Art Class (any medium): 10.30am - 12.30pm at the Dolls House Fun, Hay. Contact Mrs Abel 01497 821913.

Shakespeare Play Readings: (Alternate Tuesdays) 2 - 5pm. Glasbury Village Hall. With the Willow Globe Theatre Company. Contact 01597 811487.

Boughrood Cycle Club: 6pm. Regular summer evening road rides, winter day and evening road rides depending on weather. Pub & café breaks. All welcome. Meet at bus stop nr. Boughrood Village Shop. Contact Sarah 01874 754031.

Bowling: Arrive at 6pm to commence play at 6.30pm at Brecon Road, Hay. All welcome.

Talgarth Cricket Club (Nets Training): 6pm at Talgarth Cricket

Pitch. Contact Mr Paul Norris, Chairman 07507508172.

Athletic Pilates: 6 - 6.45pm at Gym & Tonic Health Club. Our am session is so popular we HAD to extend it to the evenings! Suitable for the more experienced or advanced fitness levels. £6. Contact G&T’s on 01497 822995.

1st Hay-On-Wye Scout Group – Beavers: 6 – 7pm. Masonic Hall, Brecon Road, Hay. Contact Ellie 01497 821650 or 07772661480.

Gwernyfed Ladies Running Club: 6.15pm. Location varies, see Gwernyfed Sports Centre Facebook Page. Contact 01497 847740.

Talgarth Bowling Club (Practice Night): 6.30pm, Talgarth. New bowlers welcome. Contact 01874 623477.

Glasbury Paddlers: Canoe club meets at 6.30pm at Glasbury. Formore information call in at PSM Outdoors in Hay and ask for Peter.

Circuits: 6.45pm at Gwernyfed Sports Centre. Drop in class. Contact 01497 847740.

Circuits Blast’ with Cat: 6.45 - 7.30pm at Gym & Tonic Health Club. Traditional circuits with exercises you’ll know and love. Results proven. £6. Contact G&T’s on: 01497 822995.

Death Café: (Second Tuesday of the month). 7pm. The Globe, Hay. Tea and cake and talk of death. Free entry. Contact [email protected].

Slimming World: 7pm. County Primary School, Oxford Street, Hay. Contact Helen 01497 822881 or 07939 114452.

Gwernyfed Hockey Club - Training: 7 – 8pm Brecon Leisure Centre’s Astro. All abilities welcome. Contact Nicola Drew 07812691345.

What’s on:during the week

What’s on:during the weekHola! - Spanish for beginner: 7 – 8.30pm. Also are you interested in walking and learning Spanish? Join us to go to Santiago de Compostela at the end of September. Learn and practice your Spanish now! Contact Mely 01497 820991 or 07837 160505.

Zumba: 7.45 - 8.45pm. Glasbury Village Hall. This fun inclusive group welcomes all to come and get fit while having a laugh with us. Suitable for beginners. Bring a drink. Classes £4.75 (pay on arrival). Pre-booking not required.

Talgarth YFC Meeting: 7 - 9pm at Gwernyfed Rugby Club, Talgarth.Contact Kayleigh 01874 658713.

Hay Camera Club: 7.30pm at Llanigon Village Hall. Contact Christine Starnes 01981550589 or 07932716035.

Transition Town Hay Meeting: (third Tuesday of the month) 7.30pm at The Kilverts. Come along to find out more about the transition movement, enjoy an informal discussion or bring an idea for a new project.

Royal British Legion (Womens Section): (third Tuesday of the month) 7.30pm. Hay & District Social Club (Ex Royal British Legion), opposite Kilverts Hotel, Hay. Talks, discussions, demonstrations, quizzes etc. Your membership will also help in the running of the RBL. Contact Barbara Travers 01497 847777.

Hay Neighbourhood Policing Team public PACT Meeting: (last Tuesday of the month) 7.30 - 8.30pm at the Hay Town Council Offices, all are welcome. Contact on 08453302000.

Volleyball: 8 - 9.30pm, at Gwernyfed High School Sports Centre. All abilities welcome,

have fun and get a bit of exercise, first session free. Contact Rupert Bateson 07511207769.

WEDNESDAY

Pick ‘n Mix’ for ABSOLUTE beginners: 9.15 – 10am. Gym & Tonic Health Club. You’ll love this session: A triple sampler class. You’ll experience 3 different disciplines but at easy entry level! JUST what you need - so relaxed! Contact 01497 822995.

Coffee morning:10.30am - 12 at Royston Hall, Bronllys. Coffee or tea and cake £1. Proceeds to the hall. Everyone welcome.

Hay Luncheon Club: (third Wednesday of the month) at The Masonic Hall, Hay. We have a delicious roast dinner and a speaker or activity afterwards, a very pleasant, sociable time together after our meal and raffle. Contact Trish Kiddle 01497 821276.

Wednesday Lunch Club: (third Wednesday of the month)Rhosgoch Golf Club. Nothing formal, just lots of happy chatter over a good lunch. Why not come along and join us? Contact Wendy King 01497 851229.

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

Velo Hay Cycle Club: 6pm.Drover Cycles, Forest Road, Hay. All welcome. Contact 01497 821134 or visit Drover Cycles Facebook page for details of rides.

Freestyle Fitness Yoga: 6 - 6.45pm at the Gym & Tonic Health Club Contemporary and sociable - the’ East has been taken out’, leaving us tosimply explore the poses. £6. 01497 822995.

Hay on Wye Scout Group: Scouts

6.30 - 8pm. Hay Parish Hall. Adult helpers also required. Contact Martin 01874 754291.

Kettlercise: 6.30pm at Gwernyfed Sports Centre. Call to book. Contact 01497 847740.

Tennis Club: 6.30pm onwards at the Tennis Courts Hay. Contact AlunSmith 07967914123.

Live Music @ Baskerville Hall-Open Mic Acoustic Night: doors open 7pm. Music 8.30pm. Food available 7 – 9.30pm. Baskerville Hall Hotel, Clyro Court. Free admission, all welcome. Contact 01497 820033.

Llanigon WI: (first Wednesday of the month) meet 7pm at Llanigon Village Hall. New members are always welcome come and join us. Contact Anne Gibbons 01497 820997.

Gwent & Powys Army Cadet Force: 7 - 9pm at Old School Bldg, Church Lane, Talgarth. Ages 12 (Yr8 High School) -18yrs looking for a new exciting, fun and challenging activity. Headquarters Contacts: 01873 813756. Website:www.armycadets.com.

Samba Brecon: 7 - 9pm. Felindre Village Hall. Samba Brecon is a lively, friendly community percussion band, always learning and playing new Afro-Brazilian rhythms on a weekly basis. New members and non-members are very welcome. No previous experience needed. First taster session is free. Tuition is provided. £4 per session, £3 concessions, under 16s are free but must be accompanied. Contact Glenn 07971 398727 or Catherine 01874 625422.

Gwent & Powys Army Cadet Force: 7 - 9pm at The Cadet Centre, Gypsy Castle, Hay-on-Wye. Please see details on previous listing.

What’s on:during the weekThe Brecon Singers – Rehearsals: 7.30 – 9.30pm (Term time only). Neuadd Goffa, Christ College, Brecon. Brecon Singers start their new term on 10th September 2014. We shall be rehearsing Chris Williams’ Tsunami Requiem and Rutter’s Requiem to perform in Brecon Cathedral on 15th November. Join us if you love to sing. No auditions. Contact 01874 658332 or visit www.breconsingers.com.

Black Mountains Lions Club: (first & third Wednesday of the month) meets 7.45/8pm. Contact David James 01497 820227.

Three Cocks WI: (second Wednesday of the month) meets 7pm in St. Peter’s Church Hall, Glasbury. Contact Anne Collins 01497 847370.

THURSDAY

Jolly Tots Stay and Play: 9 - 11am. Hay Primary School. £2 a session £1 for additional children. Come along for creative activities, play and fun! Everyone welcome.Term time only.Contact Becky 07786552832 Hannah 07557410864.

Free Weights Blitz: 9.15 - 10am at Gym and Tonic Health Club. All welcome - this is a great session. MELTS body fat! £6. Contact 01497 822995.

Talgarth Baby and Toddler Group: 9.15 – 11am (Term time only). Talgarth Primary School (Main Hall). 50p donation for refreshments. Contact Wendy 07989 946241.

“Bumps and Babies” Group: 10 – 11.30am. Glasbury Village Hall. There are programmes for parents to beand parents with new babies, plus individual support and information. Contact Sally 07590417752 or Rachael Labourne (Health Visitor) 01874 713014 or 0796814550.

Brecon and District Credit

UnionCollection Point: Open10am - 12noon at Youth and Community Centre, Oxford Rd, Hay.

Clyro Primary School Parent and Toddler Group: 2 - 3.30pm. For play, fun activities, songs and stories. 0 – 5years. Just turn up and join in! £1per session. Contact 01497 820860.

Bell Bank Club for the blind and partially sighted: 2 - 4pm. The Parish Hall, Lion St., Hay. Anyone who is blind or has restricted sight is very welcome to join us for chat, speakers, outings, etc. Contact Eileen Bufton 01497 820897.

Gwernyfed Ladies RFC Training: 5.30pm (U15’s girls) 6.45pm (Ladies).Gwernyfed Rugby Club, Talgarth.

Raven Drama: 5.30 – 7pm (Term time only). Llangorse Village Hall. Age 7 -14yrs. Contact Lynn Clausen 07949 329561.

Spinning: 6pm. Gwernyfed Sports Centre. Booking essential. Contact 01497 847740.

Bowling: Arrive any time between 6 and 8.30pm at Brecon Road Hay. All welcome.

Stitch ‘n’ Bitch: (first Thursday of the month) 6 - 8pm at The Swan Hotel, Hay.

Table Tennis: 6.30 - 8.30pm at Glasbury Village Hall. Over 18s only.Please ring to check availability. Contact Malcolm Bradley 01497 831633.

Ladies Netball: 7 - 8pm at Gwernyfed Sports Hall. Just turn up on the night for a fun, relaxed game of netball. £2 on the night. New ladies very welcome. For more details, contact Lisa Marie 01544 327716.

Zumba with Zoe: 7 - 8pm. Aberedw Village Hall. All abilities welcome. Contact Zoe 07747465994.

Felindre Singers: 7 - 8pm at

Felindre Village Hall. Felindre Singers Rehearsing.

Hay Choir: 8pm. The Parish Hall, Lion Street, Hay. Singing for everyone! Visit www.haychoir.co.uk.

Art Class (any medium): 7 - 9pm at Dolls House Fun, Hay. Contact Mrs Abel 01497 821913.

Qi Gong: 7 - 8.30pm at Cusop Village Hall. Small friendly group practising Qi Gong. Contact Sandy Sandaver 01497 821625.

Talgarth WI: (first Thursday of the month) 7pm. Talgarth Library.

Hay-on-Wye Amnesty Group: (fourth Thursday of the month) 7-8pm,The Globe at Hay. Contact Sean O ’Donoghue 01497 821153.

Talgarth and District Historical Society: (last Thursday of the month) 7.30pm at Gwernyfed Rugby Club. See local posters for details.

Quiz Night: (last Thursday of the month) 7.30pm.The Rhydspence Inn.Contact 01497 831262.

Talgarth WI: (first Thursday of the month)7.30pm. Talgarth Library. New members always welcome! Contact Jan 01874 711665.

Hay Theatre Club (adults): 7.30 – 9.30pm.The Globe in Hay. Action packed practical professionally led theatre workshops. A real social club with a theme. Sessions £6. Checkout Hay Theatre Club on Facebook.Contact Janine Sharp (alias Linda Luvvie) 07733055430.

Shortmat Bowls: 7.30 - 9.30pm at Llanigon VIllage Hall. Contact Rob Williams 01497 820692.

Three Cocks Vintage Society: (second Thursday of the month) 8pm. The Harp Inn, Glasbury. Contact Margaret James 01874 711110.

Hay Community Choir: 8 - 9.30pm. Term time only. Hay Parish Hall. Open to everyone who enjoys singing and wants to

What’s on:during the week / monthhave fun! Cost: £4. Contact 01497 822952 or www.haychoir.co.uk.

Charity Quiz Night: 8.30pm at The Harp Inn, Glasbury. Contact 01497 847373.

FRIDAY

Beginner Pilates: 9.15 - 10am at the Gym & Tonic Health Club. You simply MUST try this class. Get stronger, longer, posturally correct with an expert in this field. Suitable for everyone. £6. Contact 01497 822995.

Busy Bees Parent & Toddler Group: 9.30 - 11.30am at Clifford Community Centre. Contact Jane 01497 831427 or Di 01981 500136.

Relaxing Yoga & Meditation with Georgie: 10 – 11.30am. Booths Bookshop Yoga Studio, Brook St, Hay. Wind down for the weekend with a gentle, healing yet energising Kundalini Yoga class. All welcome! Suitable also for pregnancy (Georgie is also a doula), old souls & some disabilities. Contact 07807 550653.

“Committee Meeting” for Gym & Tonic: (Last Friday of the month) 10.30am. Gym & Tonic, Hay. Come and join us to help have a say in our vibrant future. Refreshments provided. All welcome. Contact 01497 822995.

Brecon & District Credit UnionCollection Point: 11am – 1pm. Talgarth Library. Support your communitybank with a savings account or a low interest loan. ContactJan 01874 711665.

Hay Theatre CIC - Reminiscence Workshop: 1.30 – 3.30pm. The Globe at Hay. A reminiscence group for over 65s. Contact Janine Sharp 07733 055430.

Music & Movement for Mums and Tots (birth to school age): 2.15pm at Cusop Village Hall. Term time only. Led by Anna Carlisle. £4per child or £6 for family of 2 children.

Contact Ros Murphy 01497 831007 / 07799652120.

Junior Netball Team Training: (term time only) 4 - 5pm (9 - 13 year olds), 5 - 6pm (13 - 18yrs). Gwernyfed High School. Contact 07891371458.

Cllr.William Powell’s Advice Surgery: (first Friday of the month) 5 - 7pm at Talgarth Information and Resource Centre. Contact 07703112113 or email:[email protected].

Spinning: 6pm & 7pm at Gwernyfed Sports Centre. Call to book Contact 01497 847740.

Junior Table Tennis Club: 7- 8pm at Gwernyfed Sports Centre. For ages 7 - 16. 50p per player. Contact 01497 847740.

Paleo Meet-up (First Friday of the month): 7pm. Cusop Village Hall, Hay. Join us for an informal get-together for anyone interested in the Paleo/Primal lifestyle. Everybody welcome. Contact 01874 624696.

Red Kite Workshops: 7 - 8.30pm at The Drama Studio, Gwernyfed High School. Term time only.

Bingo: (first Friday of the month)eyes down 7.30pm. Glasbury Village Hall. Contact Darren Ricketts 01497 847250.

Zac Mountford (young pianist and vocalist) performs at The Lion’s Den: 8.30pm. The Old Black Lion, Hay. Contact 01497 820841.

SUNDAY

Talgarth Country Market: (first Sunday of the month) from 10am - 1pm in theTown Hall.

Drover Cycles Bike Club: (last Sunday of the month)meets 10am at Drover Cycles (top of Main Car Park, Hay).Contact Lindsey 01497 821134.

Tennis Club: 11am - 1pm at the Tennis Courts, Hay. Contact Alun Smith 07967914123.

Services at Penyrheol Baptist

Church: (fourth Sunday of the month) 3pm. Contact 01874711061.

‘Sound of the Baskervilles’–Open Mic Session: 4pm. Baskerville Arms Hotel, Clyro. Contact 01497 820670.

DURING THE MONTH

Now until Sunday 14th September

Hay Makers Summer Exhibition: St John’s Place, Hay. Contact 01497 820556. See advert on page 17.

Friday 1st August

Children’s Felt Making with Ffolkyffelt: 10am - 12.30pm at the Old Electric Shop, Hay. Have fun learning the art of wet felting, make something colourful and wonderful to take home! Call 01497 821194 to book a place.www.oldelectric.co.uk

Music on the Meadow: 7.30pm (Doors open 6.30pm). Muttley’s Barn, Wernwyn, Builth Wells, LD2 3RX. Featuring The New Jersey Boys, who will take us on a musical tribute journey through Franki Valli, Queen and Showaddywaddy. Licensed bar. Grand Raffle will be drawn during the concert. Tickets £10, available from the Flower Shop in Builth Wells, and Jean or Muttley at Wernwyn. Contact 01982 552165.

Saturday 2nd August

Brecon County Show: 6am exhibitors, 8am public. The Showground, The Watton Fields, Brecon. See advert on page 2.

Wye Local Car Boot Sale: 9.30am – 12noon. Hay Primary School. Sellers from 8.45am. Buyers from 9.30am. £6 per boot, £12 per van. Refreshments stall. Contact 07971 446632. See advert on page 1.

Hay on WI: (second Wednesday of the month) 7.30pm. Cusop Village Hall. Contact Sue Hodgetts 01497 822523.

What’s on:during the monthMonday 4th – Friday 8th AugustStreet Theatre Summer School: 10am – 4pm. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon. 14years +. Contact 01874 611622.

Wednesday 6th – Sunday 10th AugustSummer Craft Festival 2014: Erwood Station Craft Centre. Contact 01982 560674 or 07791 687573. See advert on page 7.

Thursday 7th AugustTalgarth Flood Scheme – Drop-in Session: 4 – 7pm. Talgarth Town Hall. See advert on page 2.

Saturday 9th AugustThe Old Railway Line Garden Centre’s Beer & Chilli Festival: 10am – 4pm. The Old Railway Line Garden Centre, Three Cocks. Contact 01497 847055. See advert inside front cover.

Llanigon YFC Show: Llanigon Show Field, Hay. Dressage, Speed Shear, Dog Show, Children’s Sports, Show Jumping, Sheep Classes, Tug of War, Show Jumping, Gymkhana, Horse Classes, Sheep Classes, Farm Challenge, Vintage Machinery Display, Cable Tossing Competition. Contact 07989 711695.

Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th AugustBrecknock Farmers Market: “The Brecon Jazz Market”. Brecon Town Centre. Contact 07805 375636. Visit www.brecknockfarmersremarket.co.uk. See advert on page 39.

Sunday 10th AugustSteam & Vintage Rally: From 9.30am. Boatside Farm, Hay, HR3 5RS. Contact 01874 711110 or 07796 108006. See article and advert on page 28.

Monday 11th AugustBrecknock Play Network – Summer Play Sessions: 10.30am – 1pm. The Glebe Field, Llanfihangel

Tallylyn. See advert on page 5.

Brecknock Play Network – Summer Play Sessions: 2 - 4.30pm Glasbury Play Area, Glasbury. See advert on page 5.

Wednesday 13th August

Hay Dial-a-Ride BBQ and Fete: Cusop Village Hall. Transport available to members. Contact 01497 821616.

Thursday 14th August

Brecknock Play Network – Summer Play Sessions: 10.30am – 1pm. Theatre Play Park, Brecon. See advert on page 5.

Brecknock Play Network – Summer Play Sessions: 2 – 4.30pm. Trecastle Play Area, Trecastle. See advert on page 5.

Friday 15th August

Brecknock Play Network – Summer Play Sessions: 10.30am – 1pm. Football Club Play Area, Talgarth. See advert on page 5.

Saturday 16th August

Wye Local Car Boot Sale: 9.30am – 12noon. Hay Primary School. Sellers from 8.45am. Buyers from 9.30am. £6 per boot, £12 per van. Refreshments stall. Contact 07971 446632. See advert on page 1.

Llyswen & Boughrood Show: Judging from 10am, show opens 12 noon. Classes for ponies, sheep, cattle, dogs, fur & feather. A marquee full of the best vegetables, flowers, cookery, art & craft and photographs. Also fancy dress, sports and a special kid zone for children with lots for side shows to browse. The day will be rounded off with some alternative sports where the competitors (and sometimes the spectators) could end up in a bit of a pickle! Promises to be a great day out for the whole family. See advert on page 14.

Bwlch Gardening Association 36th Annual Show: 2 – 4pm (Entries 10am – 12 noon). All Saints Church,

Bwlch. Catalogues available.

Cusop BBQ: 4 - 8pm. Come and join your neighbours at the very first ‘Cusop BBQ’ on National Cusop Day. Bring a bottle and perhaps a pudding to share. Cusop-burgers (secret recipe) and Hay Special Bangers will be available from the BBQ and complimentary salads, teas and coffees will be available from the kitchen. A Pimms No. 7 (secret recipe) will be free to all attendees. Garden games will be available (weather permitting), so come and join the fun. All ages welcome! Contact Sandra 01497 820125.

Sunday 17th August

Boughrood Harness Races: 1pm. Boughrood Court Farm, Boughrood, LB3 0YG. Admission £10, under 16’s free. Contact 07884 115339. See article and advert on page 24.

Monday 18th August

Brecknock Play Network – Summer Play Sessions: 10.30am – 1pm. Village Hall, Llangorse. See advert on page 5.

Brecknock Play Network – Summer Play Sessions: 2 – 4.30pm. Village Hall, Upper Chapel See advert on page 5.

Tuesday 19th August

Hay Dial-a-Ride – Trip to Victorian Festival: Llandrindod Wells. £6. Open to members of Hay Dial-a-Ride. To join or make a booking, contact 01497 821616.

U3A Hay – The Swan at Hay: 10.30am – Morning session: Our speaker this month is Noel Meeke, Chairman of the Hereford Waterworks Museum who will be telling the story of how Herefordshire got its clean water. Entrance fee is £3 for members and £5 for non-members. New members always welcome. Contact Rodney Mace 01497 820679. See article on page 55.

What’s on:during the month / next monthWednesday 20th August

Ty Hafan Hospice Charity Show: 7.30pm. Talgarth Town Hall. Tickets £5, children £3, including refreshments. Raffle.

Saturday 23rd August

“Bee Aware” Day: The Old Railway Line Garden Centre, Three Cocks. Meet local beekeeper, Peter Guthrie and his observation hive. Contact 01497 847055. See advert inside front cover.

Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th August

Talgarth Festival 2014: See advert on back cover.

Saturday 23rd – Monday 25th August

Brecon Beacons Summer Fayre: 10am – 5pm. The National Park Visitor Centre, Libanus, Near Brecon. See advert inside back cover.

Sunday 24th August

Llangynidr Agricultural Show: Gates open 9am. Sheep, cattle and horse competitions; garden and craft show; farmers’ and producers’ market; axe racing, dog and duck display, alpacas, mini steam train and lots more family entertainment; food stalls and bar. £5 adults, £2 OAPs and 5-16yr olds (under 5s free). Free parking. Visit www.llangynidrshow.org and @LlangynidrShow on Twitter. See article and advert on page 32.

Painscastle Village Fete: See local posters for details.

Welsh National Opera – Opera in the Park: 6pm. Patti Pavilion Lawn, Craig-y-Nos Country Park, Pen y Cae, SA19 1GL. Free performance. See advert on page 13.

Monday 25th August

Felinfach Show: 12 noon. Felinfach Village, off the A470. Cattle, sheep and horse classes. Cookery and handicraft competetions. Something for everyone.

Wednesday 27th – Saturday 30th August

Glasbury Arts: Theatr Brycheiniog Annual Summer School. Gwernyfed High School and Theatr Brycheiniog. Contact 01497 847426. See article on page 36.

Saturday 30th August

“The Orchid Doctor”: The Old Railway Line Garden Centre, Three Cocks. Visit by professional orchid grower, Chris Channon. Talk £5 including refreshments. Booking essential. Contact 01497 847055. See advert inside front cover.

Glasbury Annual Charity Duck Race: 2 – 5pm. The Bont, Glasbury Bridge. There will be a demonstration by the Fire and Rescue Service, together with a BBQ and other family activities. Numbered ducks, £1 each, can be purchased from Glasbury Garage, The River Cafe, the Harp Inn, Fire Fighters and Play Area members. Prizes are:1st £50, 2nd £30 and 3rd £20. All monies raised will be split between the Fire Fighter’s Charity and Glasbury Play Area. In the event of bad weather or the river being too high, the winning numbers will be decided by a draw.

Sunday 31st August

Hay Hotfooter’s Running Club present “The Hay Hill Raiser”: 11am. The Doctor’s Surgery, Forest Road, Hay. Contact 07831 609889. See article and advert on page 27.

Wednesday 3rd September

Hay Dial-a Ride – Trip to Hereford Market: £6 plus lunch. Open to

members of Hay Dial-a-Ride. To join or make a booking, contact 01497 821616.

Thursday 4th September

Flicks in the Sticks presents – “Nebraska” (Cert 15): 7.30pm. Brilley Village Hall. An intimate, funny road movie about one family that also lingers on the landscapes and fabric of an old-time, dying vision of the American Midwest. Cabaret seating. Bring your own refreshments. Tickets £3.50, Children £2.50. Contact 01544 327227.

Friday 5th – Sunday 7th September

Hay History Group –“Wartime Hay”: A full programme of activities. Visit www.hayhistorygroup.co.uk. See article and advert on page 51.

Saturday 6th September

Sennybridge Show: A great day out can be had by all at the Sennybridge Show. Various animal breed classes, and fun displays throughout the day.

Friday 12th September

Bingo Evening: 7pm – Eyes down! Clyro Village Hall.

Sunday 14th September

Family show: 12 noon – 4pm. Clifford Community Centre. BBQ, bar, afternoon teas, children’s dog show & many side stalls/shows. Programmes for the flower and produce show will be available from August. Contact [email protected]

Thursday 25th - Sunday 28th September

Astro Photo Camp: Michaelchurch Escley Village Hall, HR2 0PT. Tickets £25 for the whole event. Visit www.astrophotocamp.co.uk.

It is with great pleasure that we can tell you that the Big Tea Party in aid of St Michael’s Hospice raised £315.64. The Big Tea Party was held at Glasbury Village Hall after reading about the idea of the event in the Hospice Magazine (Called “MESSENGER”). A worthy cause which has helped many people over the past 30 years.


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National Grid Gas (Gas Leaks) ......... 0800 111999

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EPSON LAZER PRINTER. BLACK & WHITE. Extra Cartridge. Power Cable. (you need usb cable to connect to computer) EPL-6200. £20 or Neg to good cause. 01497 822832.

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