wye local issue 98 december 2014

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www.wyelocal.co.ukDecember 2014 • Issue 98

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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]

Newport Street, Hay-on-Wye, Hereford. Tel: 01497 820516 Ffrwdgrech Industrial Estate, Llanfaes, Brecon, LD3 8LA. Tel: 01874 624161

There’s not much more waiting for the little ones, Christmas is nearly here! What a great time of year this is. As each day passes we will get more and more into the festive spirit. Cariad and I will visit some of the many local fayres, taking in the atmosphere, the smells of mulled wine, have a jig to some of the live music on offer. A trip to The Old Railway Line is a must, to visit Santa in his Grotto, enjoy the woodland walk – throughout December Santa’s reindeer will be there every day!

Yet again we have included a section to help you with your Christmas shopping. If you were thinking of going further afield this year, please take the time to read our article on page 47. We hope this will explain the bigger picture of why shopping local is important. This year Co is working in China for the first few weeks of December, therefore the task of gift shopping for the family will fall on me. I love to visit the many shops we have on our doorstep - the Christmas music, the bumping into familiar faces, and the all-important part of getting that unique gift. What I don’t find locally I will source from further afield but as in previous years I am confident I will find most of what I need locally.

If your child goes to a local nursery or Primary School, be sure to check their bag during the first couple of weeks of December. See our advert to the left.

Lastly, from all at Cariads Local Ltd, we would like to wish all advertisers, contributors and readers a smashing Christmas and a fab dab New Year! If you see any of us at a local fayre selling our 2015 Local Landscapes Calendar, please do come and say hello.

Enjoy,

Lisa Marie Badham x

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

- Brecon and Radnor Beekeepers Association

- Penpont Christmas Fayre

- Vincent Trust article on Pole Cats

- Activity and plans at The Muse and much more!

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

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

The last several weeks have been characterised by autumn mist, a seasonal chill and the occasional need to de-ice the car in the morning. While the great summer that we enjoyed this year gave way only very reluctantly to autumn – it is now almost reassuring that we should have a foretaste of good old fashioned winter.

One local event that signposts the run up to the festive season each year is the Talgarth Luncheon Club Christmas lunch, which falls this time on Tuesday 2nd December. The volunteers will be turning up at the Town Hall from early morning to ensure that all the preparations are in place for an occasion enjoyed by all. And this celebration comes only weeks after the very same volunteers were out in force to host the third annual afternoon tea, in memory of the late Mrs Val Harvey MBE, which raised an impressive £1,638 towards Macmillan Cancer Support. This is a real tribute to the efforts of all who make it possible - and who contribute in so many ways to our community. This year those present included Kirsty Williams AM and Alun Tandy, McMillan’s Development Manager for Mid and North Wales. It is the same spirit of volunteering that motivates Talgarth Christmas Lights Group, whose hard work over many weeks will be lighting up our town in the run up to the festival of Christmas.

On Saturday, 8th November, it was my pleasure to attend the Bronllys Hospital & Community League of Friends’Autumn Fair in Talgarth Church Hall. This enjoyable occasion was a valuable fundraiser again this year and Roger Williams MP, together with several of my Powys County Council colleagues, were in attendance. I was delighted to see Cheryl Millington, herself a former nurse, joining the League of Friends as a representative of the next generation. I know that Maggie Sims and her colleagues will make Cheryl and other new members most welcome,

whilst harnessing their talents for the good of Bronllys Hospital and the wider community. With the inspiring proposals for Bronllys Health Park recently launched by Lydia Powell, Cllr Jacqui Wilding and their fellow campaigners, these are exciting as well as challenging times for Bronllys Hospital.

In the last few weeks, the work of the Welsh Rugby Union Charitable Trust has received considerable publicity, with former Gwernyfed RFC’s Ladies star Fran Bateman showcasing to His Royal Highness, Prince William the Trust’s invaluable support to her, following her disabling injury on the field of play. Last week I also took the opportunity to flag up this vital work to the First Minister, Carwyn Jones AM in the National Assembly for Wales. Prince William was evidently also impressed with the Gwernyfed RFC Ladies’ latest fundraising initiative – and I suspect that their 2015 calendar is set to be a sell out!

I look forward to seeing many of you in the coming weeks, at one of the several community events signalling the season of Advent. The Christmas Market is being held at Talgarth Livestock Market this year on Saturday, 6th December and promises to be a special occasion in its new venue, provided courtesy of Sunderlands and Thompsons Auctioneers. In the meantime, if you have any feedback or issues of concern, please don’t hesitate to contact me on: 07703 112113 or by email: [email protected]. uk Alternatively, please come along to my next advice surgery on Friday, 5th December from 5:00pm at Talgarth TiRC. You can also pop into the TiRC at any time to request a call on any issue that is troubling you, at this busy time of year.

Happy Christmas

William


News from Glasbury Wardby Chris Davies Powys County Councillor for GlasburyAs we look forward to Christmas, we can look back on this past month which also holds some important dates in our calendar.

The most poignant of these being Remembrance Sunday, especially in this very special year marking 100 years since the start of WW1. I had the privilege of attending three services and two marches. At each it was clear to see the depth of feeling and the respect from each community. It is very easy to forget the sacrifices that have been made especially, as inWW1, where there are now no living survivors of that conflict. In Brecon at 11am, I laid a wreath and stood opposite a good friend who had so tragically lost his son in Afghanistan earlier this year. It really brought it home to me that we are not only honouring and remembering our past, but also our present - ‘Lest we forget’ - had an even greater meaning.

On a much lighter note Guy Fawkes Night at Clyro Court run by the Black Mountains Lions attracted record numbers. I ended up serving

hotdogs once again and a lot of money was raised for local charities. Other events included Rhosgoch & Painscastle Toddler Group’s Halloween Party which was tremendous and I hope the first of many. Felindre Village Fireworks evening; Bronllys Hospital LoF Fete in Talgarth and of course Glasbury Arts annual exhibition were also well attended and great successes well done to all concerned.

In my household with two young daughters it is a very special and exciting time as they await the visit from Father Christmas. Please remember to support our local business and shop locally wherever possible this Christmas.

May I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a truly Happy New Year.

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Best wishes

Chris


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No garden should be without this delightfully fragrant

evergreen shrub which really comes into it’s own in

mid-winter. Originally from Asia from China to the

Himalayas, Sarcococcas are grown for their shiny, dark

green leaves, wonderfully scented, white flowers from

December to February and their small, glossy black,

blue or purple fruits. For most people it is their scent

which makes them essential in the garden. The flowers

themselves are small and almost insignificant but their

sweet, honey-like perfume is enough to make people

stop in their tracks and search for the plant creating it!

For this reason they’re great plants for beds and pots

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Mind Set Part One Mind set is in essence, how we think. That’s it! Not really that complicated but I get the opportunity to help people develop a positive or negative mind set in the Club, or “Weight & See”. Never underestimate the power of a positive mind set. It can completely transform a person. Much of what I hear is the opposite: I’ve tried everything! I eat well! I exercise loads! I don’t drink! (Yet my body just won’t lose weight!).

Ring any bells? It is only on closer conversation, that we discover what they have said and what they are actually doing are two totally separate things. This isn’t to say that a client has deliberately lied to me - they may genuinely think they are doing everything right. Ever watched that Secret Eaters programme? Families are secretly filmed and most are shocked at what they are eating (and the amounts). The mind is very clever at ignoring what it doesn’t want to face.

We need to face reality. Do you constantly participate

in negative self-talk? “I will always be fat/unfit/ill… I

can’t do this, No one likes me! It is all my fault”! If

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Artist Name? Sarah Doney.

Type of Artist? Stone Carver.

Range of Products? Hand carved lettering, relief carving, restoration, house name plaques, business plaques, memorial etc…

Where can your products be purchased? I don’t have ‘off the shelf ’ products for sale because I always work to commission. I have an initial discussion with clients about what they would like to commission and then I prepare a quotation outlining how I will produce the work and what it will cost. I always prepare free quotations and consider this to be part of my work.

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How long have you been an artist? I’ve been working with stone for about 30 years.

Where did you train or gain experience? I left school at 17 and went to Weymouth College where I gained a City & Guilds in Architectural Stone Masonry. I was one of the first females to study there and the only one amongst 20 male students. Since then I have continued to gain experience with each commission.

What has been your proudest moment? Starting my own business when I was just 20 years old. Succeeding in a male dominated trade. This year I was commissioned to carve two relief isignia carvings and several lettered plaques for a new monument to commemorate soldiers who served and lost their lives in Afghanistan. It’s built within the grounds of the headquarters of the British Army Training Centre. The memorial is bigger than the Cenotaph.

What would you class as ‘your masterpiece’? I

was commissioned to carve the first memorial plaque in memory of Intelligence Officers who had lost their lives whilst serving their county since the First World War. The Queen unveiled the plaque at a special ceremony in the Memorial Chapel, Sandhurst. I wouldn’t describe it as a masterpiece but I’m very proud of this piece.

Have you any future plans for your work? I used to have my own stone carving business in Surrey which I ran alongside my other work, leading trekking expeditions abroad and now I hope to do something similar here in Wales. A few interesting stone carving commissions would be very welcome.

What advice would you give a local artist? Very practical. Always be honest and as accurate as you can with timescales and don’t promise completion dates that you cannot achieve. If the Queen is unveiling your work, don’t be late! Ask for a pre-payment to cover expensive material costs, this will help with cash flow.

What other local artists do you admire? My fellow local stone carvers and Chris Pye, an amazingly talented wood carver.

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Get to really know..........Vaughan Evans “retired” to Wales 10 years ago and after renovating a derelict cottage began work as part time manager at the Oxfam shop in Hay on Wye where he has enjoyed leading a great team for the last 8 years.

Place of birth? Earth.

Where do you live? Close to heaven (on the Black Mountains).

Marital status? Very happy thank you.

Occupation? Director of vacuuming, CEO Cardboard box flattening, Chief tea maker and bottle washer Oxfam Hay on Wye, Manager.

Children? 3 daughters, 5 grandchildren and climbing.

Pets? Yellow Labrador

Favourite childhood TV programme? The Lone Ranger

If you could be any animal what would it be and why? A sloth - because it’s the opposite of what I am now.

What superpower would you like to have? To be able to fly.

What do you think of when you wake up? Thank God I’ve woken up.

What is the last thing you think of before you go to sleep? I must do less tomorrow.

What are the 2 life lessons you have learnt? Living in an all female household I’ve learnt when to keep quiet and when it’s easier to go out and chop some wood.

What makes you grumpy? Sticky surfaces.

If you won a million pounds what would you do with it? Pay off my daughter’s mortgages and finance a one off project for Oxfam.

What are your bad habits? Rustling crisp packets when my wife is watching TV.

What bad habits in other people annoy you? People having the TV on when they have guests.

Which book would you recommend? I refer to the book oracle (my wife) for advice as she’s a bookworm.

What is the best present you’ve ever received?

My 3 daughters.

If you could visit anywhere in the world where would it be? Angel Falls in South America.

What 5 goals do you have on your to do list? I’m too old to have 5 left, but I’d like to watch grizzly bears fishing for salmon.

What do you love about being an adult? Looking back at my childhood.

What do you miss about being a kid? The eternal wonder of new experiences.

What is your favourite song? Being tone deaf I can’t answer that.

What is your favourite thing to do on a Saturday night? Rustling crisp packets while my wife tries to watch Strictly Come Dancing.

What is your favourite Sunday afternoon occupation? Ambling with the grandchildren.

What are your hidden talents? Rustling crisp packets - not so hidden actually - so marathon running, playing cards and gardening.

Dream job? Chief taster for the Bakers’ Table Cafe at Talgarth Mill.

What have you done today to make yourself feel proud? Worked with the exceptional volunteers at Oxfam.

What five words sum you up? Kind, laid back, delegator, leader, tea maker.


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The Thoughts ofa GreengrocerOnly this month left until a new year - it only seems like last week when we were recovering from the Christmas and New Year festivities from last time. However, it is here so please remember that shops will have odd opening hours and large orders need to be placed early. we are lucky this year in that we have the new depot for storing and putting up orders so we will be less crowded in the shop and be able to do a better job for you. It looks as though there will be plenty of the traditional Christmas produce around so prices shouldn’t go up too much.

Earlier this week I went to look at the local potatoes that we like to stock. The King Edwards for roasting and the Maris Piper for chipping are excellent being even in shape and a good size. This year they have grown a new variety called Melody which I am assured is perfect for boiling as it doesn’t flake away in the water.

The weather has gone to wet and windy and apparently is likely to remain so for the whole winter. Whereas this is not seasonal and won’t kill off the pests I will feel a lot more comfortable driving the van in the early hours of the morning - it really isn’t very nice with ice and snow on the roads.

Already Christmassy things are about with plenty chestnuts, now imported as the local ones have all gone - they were much bigger this year than usual. The wet walnuts are over but local dried ones are now available and they are always good. Jerusalem artichokes having been very thin at first are now a better size and make a lovely cream soup. Sprout tops are probably at their best and most readily available. At one time they would have been thrown away but now are sold. Picking the top off the plant helps to produce an evenly sized crop of sprouts all the way up the stalk. Purple sprouting broccoli is now good and plentiful, the early pickings had grown too fast and gone a bit over with the yellow flowers coming out almost before we could get it on the shelf. Still lots of good English apples around including a new variety the Ruben, a fairly large red apple that eats beautifully - well worth a try.

As this is the last one before Christmas I wish you all a very happy and peaceful holiday period.

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October’s here – we’re into ‘Fall’. We’ve put away the large beach-ball. We’re picking apples, green and red,

and storing grain in the barn and shed. We’re singing that we ‘plough and scatter’,

And harvest suppers make us fatter, but when we shop, we see the toys,that Santa brings to girls and boys.

We’ve got to do our shopping early,

we must avoid the hurly – burly! There’s cards to write and gifts to buy –

I must admit, I wonder whyI spend a vast amount of moneyI can’t afford – it isn’t funny – A book for him, a plant for her,

I’d like a jacket trimmed with fur!

I’ll make a cake – the best in town –all frosty white and rick dark brown.We’ll have a turkey, beef and ham,

a joint of pork, a leg of lamb. A Christmas pudding soaked in brandy, some wine and sherry, port and shandy.

Chocolates, nuts, a cheesy platter, The cost ? It really doesn’t matter!

But long ago, a babe was born,

in Bethlehem, on Christmas morn.The only room – a stable bare,

with parents dear to love and care.The angels sang about his birth,

God’s own dear son had come to earth. A precious gift from heaven above,the best of all – the gift of LOVE.

By Diana Jones

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Wild in December Protectingwildlife for the futureOne of the

“Butterburs” is in flower at Hay Castle as I write. This rather invasive plant is commonly called “Winter Heliotrope” as it will flower through the New Year. Later in the winter there will be plenty of the native Butterbur in Brecknockshire, along

the A40, the Usk in Brecon and many other verges. This shows only flowers at first (an impressive cone) and many won’t associate the large leaves that come later with the flower.

These leaves are the reason for the common name as they were once used to wrap butter. The botanical name (Petasites) is derived from the

Greek for a type of hat. Another Butterbur also occurs in our county and is by far the most elegant. Look for yellow cone-shaped flowers surrounded by leaves near the Wye / Irfon junction at Builth in March.

For all these flowers the female plant is either rare or absent, in fact a female population of the Hay Castle plant has only recently been found in the UK.

To see all the Butterburs mentioned go to www.bit.ly/petasites.

The Wildlife Trust have plenty going on managing reserves with volunteer help in December as well as holding their annual Christmas Meal. See www.brecknockwildlifetrust.org.uk/events.html.

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• Free Estimates • Home Selection Service• Master Craftsmen • Carpets on the roll

• Offcuts • Blinds and much more

Contact: Lee GwynneTel: 01497 820 908Mobile: 07795 546 731

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Wild in December Protectingwildlife for the futureOne of the

“Butterburs” is in flower at Hay Castle as I write. This rather invasive plant is commonly called “Winter Heliotrope” as it will flower through the New Year. Later in the winter there will be plenty of the native Butterbur in Brecknockshire, along

the A40, the Usk in Brecon and many other verges. This shows only flowers at first (an impressive cone) and many won’t associate the large leaves that come later with the flower.

These leaves are the reason for the common name as they were once used to wrap butter. The botanical name (Petasites) is derived from the

Greek for a type of hat. Another Butterbur also occurs in our county and is by far the most elegant. Look for yellow cone-shaped flowers surrounded by leaves near the Wye / Irfon junction at Builth in March.

For all these flowers the female plant is either rare or absent, in fact a female population of the Hay Castle plant has only recently been found in the UK.

To see all the Butterburs mentioned go to www.bit.ly/petasites.

The Wildlife Trust have plenty going on managing reserves with volunteer help in December as well as holding their annual Christmas Meal. See www.brecknockwildlifetrust.org.uk/events.html.

Article by John Crellin


BETHEL ELECTRICS9 Bethel Square BreconTel: 01874 623727

A1 Electrics25 High Street Builth Wells

Tel: 01982 553388

VISION & SOUND23 Lion Street Hay-on-Wye

Tel: 01497 821143

Buy any BOSH main appliance with this advert and get a FREE Breakfast Set (choice of colours)

FREEBreakfast set

worth £59.90

Terms and conditions apply. While stocks last


Greetings comrades!

We’re storming Hay Castle with a massive

selection of quality craft and real ales from

some of the UK’s most exciting breweries.

Swing by our new shop on the cobbles -

opposite 18 Rabbit -

and fill a custom crate for Christmas.

Follow us on twitter at @BeerRevHay andhit us up at facebook.com/beerrevolutionhay

Stay tuned for special events & tastings

Plus: Local cider US & Belgian imports

Books Gifts

Lovely new down jacketsby Rab and Montane.

Skogstad ski jackets, ski gogglesWarm hats and gloves

Fleece lined Wellington boots

Go-Pro cameras and accessoriesHand made Scandinavian

leather goods and bushcraft knives

Hi-viz reflective cycling clothing andbike lights to keep you safe

during the cold winter nights.

Tel: 01497 820022www.psmoutdoors.co.uk

Great

Christmas

gift ideas

Llangors Youth &Community Centre

Sunday December 14th from 10amLlangors Country Christmas MarketFestive Food-Local Crafts-Refreshments

Contact 01874 658257

Saturday 10th January 6-00 to 9-30pmAstronomy Evening

Planetarium, Talks, Star Gazing if FineDetails 01874 658272 Booking Essential


Most Eclectic and Exciting New Arrival in Hay-on-Wye!Within an old intriguing building near the clock tower, an exciting group of creatives have formed a fantastic space for you to explore. The Old Electric Shop sells furniture, homewares and clothes, as well as having an art gallery, café, illustration studio, fashion and homeware studio and bookshop. It is no wonder this shop is quickly developing a reputation for being the most eclectic and exciting new arrival in Hay-on-Wye!

The latest addition to the collective is the café, with new chef Gwen Goddard concocting innovative, mainly vegetarian dishes with influences from around the world throughout the day, as well as fresh juices and other drinks.

LATE NIGHT SHOPPING

Until 8pm every Friday in December. With a vast array of goodies from hand crafted haberdashery to works of art, industrial and upholstered furniture, vintage clothes, hand drawn

illustrations, cosy handmade knitwear as well as great cards and gift wrap all perfect for Christmas.

GIFT VOUCHERS

Not sure what to buy? You can purchase a voucher to redeem on any item within the shop, for cocktails, or in the cafe. Buy in the shop or at www.oldelectric.co.uk.

COCKTAILS

Fresh, exciting cocktails are created anew for each of the cocktail nights. Keep an eye out for the dates, but to really kick off your Christmas in style, come on Friday 19th & Saturday 20th December for the perfect pre-Christmas treat.

STAY IN TOUCH

Keep up with events and offers by following on Facebook www.facebook.com/oldelectricshop or Twitter @oldelectricshop.


ChristmasExhibitionComing up this weekend in the Buttermarket – Artisans at Hay return to the Buttermarket for their fourth Christmas exhibition, on Saturday 6th December from 9am -5pm.

The artists at this event have all been selected for the high quality of their work and their passion as artists and makers. With wood, ceramics, knitwear designs, domestic pottery, metal sculpture, wooden toys, prints, luxury silk and wool scarves, printed cards and jewellery - and more. You can be sure that there will be something for everyone and with Christmas in mind the organisers hope that gift buying will be simple, local and enjoyable.

Do come and meet the talented artists and find out more about their work.

Full details of the event and artists appear on their website, www.artisans-at-hay.com and you can also find them on Facebook.

Christmas 2014Saturday 6th December

in the ButtermarketPeter King artist blacksmith with his

magnificent sculptural piecesWood at Golden Valley with wonderful pieces

both functional and decorative, all in woodShelley Faye Lazar has fabulous colourful

silk and wool scarves for winter Richard Evans will be showing his

eye-catching and highly individual printsRachel Pritchard makes beautiful

delicate ceramicsNeil Alcock creates domestic

stoneware for the tableMarissa Thereze designs beautifully

patterned knitwearThe Catkin Boutique bring delightfulhand-printed cards, bags and jewellery

Woodend Toymakers create hand-painted traditionally designed wooden toys,

perfect for ChristmasGuthries and bees bring you delicious

local honey and beeswax goodsManu Song batik artist with a wonderful

selection of vibrant batik imagesMetalsmiths artist blacksmiths, work forged

in the fire, inspired by nature

Find us on Facebook too!www.artisans-at-hay.com


Joneshomehardwarewww.joneshomehardware.co.uk

HARDWARE • DIY • COOKSHOP • GARDEN MACHINERY

MerryChristmas to all ourCustomers

11-12 Castle Street,Hay-on-WyeTel: 01497 820760

MAYALLJEWELLERS Est.1884

ClocksWatchesClogau GoldJewellerySilverware

A nice selection of gifts in stock10 High TownHay-on-WyeHerefordHR3 5AE

Tel: 01497821848Repairs & Restoration of Antique & Modern Clocks, Watches, Barometers & Jewellery

E: [email protected] T:07792963197

www.fashionfarmer.co.uk

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brought with thought for those you ADORE!


The Flower Shop Comes of age!There has been a florist trading on Lion Street for many years, but it has been owned and operated by Gordon Daniel for 21 years this December. The Flower Shop comes of age!

Aside from his time at Lion Street, Gordon has worked with flowers since childhood, regularly jumping into the van in the wee small hours with his Dad. They’d head to market to purchase fresh stock for his parents’ shop. This early introduction to flower buying developed a sharp eye for high calibre products.

The passion for flowers he and his team share is evident in the standard of service, and vigilance in quality control.

The Flower Shop team strives to source an extensive and eclectric range of stock, (wherever and whenever possible using British and locally grown), to enable them to have a selection of blooms to suit most tastes and budgets (If they don’t have what you want, they can usually source it for you!)

Attention to detail, and an aptitude for asking the appropriate questions, ensures that he and the staff create pieces with the recipient in mind, making the items even more gratefully received.

The Flower Shop offers an extensive delivery area, and any areas outside of this can be reached via the eFlorist relay system, which is available through the shop.

With comprehensive wedding floristry experience, they have contracted for in excess of 45 weddings a year, and have a vast wealth of thank you cards and letters confirming that their knowledge and flair are both well utilised.

Their compassion and understanding when creating funeral tributes echoed in the countless messages of gratitude for the comfort their pieces have given, during such difficult times.

The Flower Shop continues to proudly provide the community with a personal, bespoke floristry service, and would love to see you in the shop soon!

Merry Christmas from Gordon and all The Flower Shop team.

45b Lion Street, Hay on Wye, HR3 5AA

tel: 01497 820106 email: [email protected]

web: www.hayflowershop.co.uk

Bespoke

Floral Design

FlowerThe

Shop


Chocolate, Cheese, Chorizo, Chutney and many other things not beginning with C!

).

Well, it’s been just over a year since Derek took over the Deli (known to many as the Wholefood Shop) and it’s been full of great times with much to learn. The shop has been in Hay for over 25 years, with lots of previous owners, staff and customers who have made it what it is today.

For those that have not been in for a while or are new to the area, they have a wide range of products to tickle your taste buds (or perhaps find a gift for the foodie in your life). If they don’t stock it, Derek does love a challenge of tracking down the more obscure products.

The spirit of the shop hasn’t changed, just with a few additions along the way. The Deli want to continue

to support local producers and are always on the

lookout for great new products.

One of the most exciting new producers to appear

in the shop recently is ‘Lucky 7 Beer Co’ which is

brewed right here in Hay. ‘Lucky 7 Beer Co’ joins

their other local ale producer, ‘Jones the Brewer’, on

the shelves alongside a great range of artisan beer

from around the UK, Europe and the States.

The Deli look forward to welcoming you into the

shop for the forthcoming year.

The team at Cariads Local Ltd wish Derek and staff

the best of luck for many more happy years.

The Cutting Room

40 Lion Street, Hay-on-Wye

Tel. 01497 821555

Monday.........................9.00am - 5.30pm

Tuesday.........................9.00am - 5.30pm

Wednesday....................................Closed

Thursday.......................9.00am - 5.30pm

Friday............................9.00am - 5.30pm

Saturday (every other).....9.00am - 5.00pm

Uni-Sex Hairdressers

Christmas gift vouchersnow available


December OffersExpress OPI Gel PolishFingers and Toes £35.00

Jane Iredale PartyMake-UP Application £20.00

Eyelash Tint andEyebrow Tint and Shape £17.00

NEW Mary Cohr Beaute Lifting Facial £35

12 Days of Christmas Offers11th December - 10% off all Retail Products

12th December -Hot Stone Back Massage £25.00

13th December - Manicure and Pedicure combo for £35.00

15th December - Free 20 minuteBack Massage with all 1-hour facials16th December - 10% off all waxing

17th December -Mary Cohr CatioLift Facial £35.00

18th December - Xen-Tan Spray Tans £15.00

19th December -Mary Cohr Peel & Lift Facial £30.00

20th December - 10% OFF all massage Treatments

22nd December - Eyebrow Shapes £5.0023rd December -

Envion Focus Frown Facial - £45Christmas Eve -

File & Polish Fingers & Toes £20.00Gift Vouchers and

Stocking Fillers Available01497 821133

1 lion Street, Hay-on-Wye, HR3 [email protected]

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FAMILY BUTCHERS01497 820 636

C.J.GIBBONS

Christmasis coming.........

Fresh Farm Turkeys, Ducks & GeeseLarge Range of Fresh Seasonal Game

Our Homemade Sausagemeats,Stuffings & Homecured BaconAlongside Our Quality LocallySourced Beef, Lamb & Pork

Homecooked Hams& Festive Deli Counter

Call into discuss your Christmas2014 requirements with us:

28 Castle Street, Hay on Wye HR3 5DF

Wishing all ourcustomers aMerry Christmas &Happy New YearThank you for yourcontinued support

Beautiful & unusual gifts and treasures, naturally formed

or inspirationally created. Also for a limited time a collection

of artworks by local artists.

Opening Hours11.00am - 4.00pm Wed, Thur, Fri

and Sat - up until ChristmasJust Thursdays after Christmas until the Spring


News fromFairtrade HayExciting news! Hay-on-Wye has successfully

renewed its Fairtrade Town status, following an

ongoing commitment to promotion of Fairtrade

principles. Louise Davies from Fairtrade Hay and co-

founder of Hay’s Fair Trade shop, Eighteen Rabbit,

says, “We’re delighted to have achieved our renewal

and would like to thank the local community for

their support. Hay was first awarded Fairtrade

status in 2008 in recognition of the strong support

for Fairtrade within the town and the achievement

of five qualifying goals, such as a wide availability

of Fairtrade products in local shops and catering

outlets, and high levels of support from local people,

businesses, the council, faith groups and schools. “

Adam Gardner, Communities Campaigns Manager

at the Fairtrade Foundation, said: “We’re so pleased

that Hay-on-Wye has renewed their Fairtrade

status and laid out clear exciting goals to take

Fairtrade further. Thanks to the ongoing support of

the public and campaigners, an increasing number

of farmers in developing countries are now selling

their products on Fairtrade terms, bringing them a

stable income, and the chance to trade their way

out of poverty.”

Fairtrade Hay’s next event is the Fair trade

Christmas Fayre, at the Buttermarket on Saturday

13th December from 10am – 5pm, a chance to buy

beautiful fairly traded gifts from around the world.

Fairtrade Hay is made up of a small, friendly team

of volunteers and would welcome new members,

if you’d like more information please check out the

Facebook page for more details.

L.K. Beauty WalesA home based salon in Glasbury-on-wye,

offering you a calm and relaxing environmentfor Beauty, Massage and Holistic treatments!

THE HOLIDAYS ARE COMING!Gift Vouchers and

Neal’s Yard Products are available.

Open throughout Christmas(except 25th and 26th December),

with late night appointments!

Follow us on Facebook and Twitter

to find out exclusive offers and upcoming events.

T: 07415 891 709E: [email protected]

We except cards, cash or cheques.Acorn Lodge, Glasbury-On-Wye,

Hereford, Powys, HR3 5NT

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Fabulous selection of Unique and unusual Giftsfor all, at very reasonable prices!

Gift vouchers availableLooking forward to seeing you at

The Coach House, Brobury House, Bredwardine, HR3 6BS

OPENING TIMES: MON-FRI 10-5PM SAT 10-4PM

Late night shopping@ Erwood Craft Centre & Café

Friday 12th & 19th December

Open 10am until 8pmCarefully selected handmade gifts from £2.50

Café open throughout

Throughout December relax in our caféwith a glass of warm mulled spiced apple and

Cinnamon and a traditional mince pie.

We are only open until DEC 24th.Tel: 01982 560 674 Email: [email protected]

www.erwood-station.co.uk

10 mins south of Builth Wells, 20 mins from Hay and Brecon Erwood Station, Llandeilo Graban, Builth Wells, Powys, LD2 3SJ


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News from TalgarthCountry Market

Talgarth Regeneration Group was set up by a group of volunteers with the encouragement of the late Lord Richard Livsey. Its aims are based on a ‘Wish List’ published in 2006 after public consultation. The Group runs the Talgarth Rural Market, which takes place on the first Sunday of the month (between

Feb – Nov) in the Town Hall, Talgarth. The market is growing

in popularity both with vendors and shoppers, brings together artisans, producers and much more, specifically highlighting local traders. The culmination of the Market activity happens with the annual Christmas Market, this year taking place for the first time in the Cattle Market, a much larger venue. The

Group are hopeful along with many traders, live music, seasonal food

and drink, that it will draw visitors both from the local vicinity and further afield.

It ‘s not all about shopping however, the Group also runs Talgarth Flix in the Stix, which has been operating since 2008 when they showed Ghostbusters and Mamma Mia! Aiming to bring recent releases to the town, before they are distributed, it is well supported. The Flix Group also works with other organisations using the equipment to support other fund raising projects, more recently the showing of Nosferatu in St Mary’s Church, Hay on Wye.

On Remembrance Sunday the original WW1 Memorial Plaque was unveiled and blessed in the Town Hall, having been renovated and restored. The Historical Society supported by the Town Council

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and the Regeneration Group led the restoration project. The WW1 memorial plaque had sat in a residents garage for nearly 50 years having been recovered from the river wall in Talgarth where it had laid buried following the building of the new memorial that stands along side the river. Being the centenary year of the Great War, it was a fantastic achievement to see it finally re-mounted for all to admire and cherish.

The Group run by volunteers has many aspirations and in 2015 a sports festival is planned in the town. The sports festival in August highlights and will showcase the various sporting groups and clubs in Talgarth and surrounding areas. The event is being supported by ‘Sport Wales’ amongst numerous sporting organsiations.

Keep an eye on the Group’s Facebook page for more details. The Group welcomes new community members and meets monthly in the town.

For more information on the Regeneration Group please email us on [email protected] or visit our facebook page.

local landscapesphotography competition1st prize: £50 2nd prize: £25 3rd prize: £1012 of the images will appear in the 2016 Local Landscapes Calendar

Rules are simple: High resolution images of local landscapes in theBrecon Beacons National Park. Images need to be landscape, not portrait.

Closing date: 16th March 2015

Email your entries to [email protected] each photo. Give details of when and where the photo was taken.Include your name, address and contact number.

Competition sponsored by Pink Sheep Design & Print

Last years winner

: Cariads Local Ltd / Local Beacon / Wye Local

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R.M.Jones Pharmacy Hay-on-Wye

We stock a wide range of Christmas gifts for adults and children

@RMJonesPharmacy

We would like to wish our customers a very Merry Christmas

Telephone: 01497 821 459

Shop 1, Phoenix House, High Street, Talgarth

Telephone: 01874 711 165

• Carpets • Vinyls • Curtains • Blinds • Karndean • Paints • Sundries • Rugdoctor

NewFabricsNow inStock

B lack Mountain

In rsoriteFree Estimates

Home Selection Service



The River Cafe Glasbury Our opening hours over the festive period

Open every day through the winter monthsClosed 22 - 26 DecemberClosed 5pm 31 December

Re-open Friday 2nd JanuaryJoin us on Friday 2nd for a free

glass of Prosecco with every meal.The River Cafe would like to wish you all a very merry Christmas!

Tel: 01497 847007www.therivercafeglasbury.co.uk


THE TRAM INNTraditional Country Freehouse

Real Ales, Home Cooked Meals& Wood Burning Stoves

The Tram InnEardisleyHerefordHR3 6PG

01544 [email protected]

Please visit our websitefor details of our Christmas package

News fromHay MarketThis year Christmas falls on a Thursday and the

following Thursday is New Years Day. So we have

had to change the date of Market Day two weeks in

a row! Please note that Market Day of Christmas

week will be Monday 22nd December and the

New Years Market will be held on Wednesday

31st December. Thereafter we happily continue as

normal, commencing from Thursday 8th January.

Behind the scenes at Hay Market we have been

working with marketing experts Kurtz to give the

Market a logo and new branding. We hope you like

it! The main message is simple: Make Thursday Hay

Market Day!

Look out for our bright new bunting that will wrap

its way around town every Thursday and do sign up

for our monthly email newsletters to hear about

who is new on the market, stall promotions and

other news. If you would like to join the mailing list

please email [email protected]

Hay is very lucky to have such a thriving market, with around 30 unique stalls attending every week. Our traders offer the very best locally grown, produced, sourced and baked goods and we stock virtually everything you might need from socks to lemon sole; cakes to hand-crafted chairs and a zillion items in between! Do support the market, enjoy the

friendly faces and pick up some great deals.

Join us weekly to Make Thursday Hay Market Day

and best wishes to all for a prosperous 2015.


The Bull’s HeadCraswall

December Lunch Group: Fully Booked.Extra dates to be announced.

Join us for a Christmas Celebration

at The Bull’s Head, Craswall.We’re open for lunch every day from

Boxing Day until New Year’s Day.We look forward to seeing you soon.

‘Top 3 UK Country Pub, The Independent’

01981 510616

www.bullsheadcraswall.co.uk

The Swanat Hay

Christmas Season Menu 2014Parsnip and Apple Soup (V)

Alex Gooch Organic BreadDuo of Home-Cured Gravadlax

& Oak Smoked SalmonHoney-Mustard Dressing, Leaves

Chicken Liver ParfaitRed Onion Marmalade, Salad, Toast

Roast Free Range Organic Golden Valley TurkeyBreast and Leg Meat, Chestnut Stuffing,

Roast Potatoes, Bread Sauce, Pig in BlanketsGoat’s Cheese and Tomato Tartlette (V)

Rosemary Potatoes,Fine Green Beans, Red Pepper Coulis

Pan-Seared Fillet of Sea BassGratin Dauphinoise,

Provençale Ratatouille, Pesto Dressing Roast Loin of Middlewhite Pork

Apple Sauce, Leintwardine Black Pudding,Hereford Cider ReductionAll main courses are served

with a medley of winter vegetables.

Chocolate FondantMadagascan Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

Traditional Christmas PuddingRich Brandy Butter Sauce

Poached Pears In a Cinnamon and Red Wine Sauce

2-courses £15.003-courses £19.50

[email protected] Tel. 01497 821 188

www.swanathay.co.uk


Order ahead to guaranteeyour Christmas bread.

Stollen, panettone, Christmas cakes& Yule logs (gf) all available to order.

Seasonal lunches from 1st December £10Available for private evening bookings

(minimum 30 people)

telephone: 01874 711125www.talgarthmill.com

www.facebook.com/thebakerstabletalgarth mill, the square, talgarth, ld3 0bw

Christmas offeringsBread making classes from £65

with gift vouchers available.

SudukoPlace the numbers so that each row, column and box contains the numbers 1-9...good luck.

9 2 1 6

5 7 1

5 7 3

35

8 9

45

3 9 6

372

6 1 3 8


Christmas MenuStarters

Roast Parsnip Soup with Chestnuts & Cranberry FocacciaSmoked Salmon “Roses” filled with Cream Cheese, Honey-Dill Mustard Sauce & Radish Salad

Smooth Pork Pate, Wild Cranberry Sauce & Toasted FocacciaLeek-Cheddar Potato Cake, Mixed Leaves & Spiced Tomato Chutney

MainsRoast Breast of Turkey with all the Traditional Trimmings

Grilled Salmon Steak, Chive Hollandaise & Horseradish MashSlow Cooked Shredded Beef with Mulled Wine & Cranberries

Parsnip and Chestnut Pie with a rich Vegetarian Gravy(All the above are all served with Roasted Potatoes, Steamed Vegetables and Cheesy Leeks)

DessertsSteamed Christmas Pudding in a Rich Brandy Sauce

Warm Bakewell Tart with Christmas Pudding Ice creamChristmas Cheesecake with Mulled Wine Sauce

Sticky Toffee Pudding with Custard

Two Courses £15.95 Three Courses £16.95Filter Coffee and Mince Pie – Add £1

Pre - Booking is Essential Tel: 01497 851398www.roastox.co.uk

Roast Ox Inn- Painscastle, Powys LD2 3JL -


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FULLY BOOKED

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Here at Cariads Local Ltd we are all about our LOCAL community. The clue is in our titles! Take our local shops for example, in Brecon, Hay, Talgarth and surrounding villages we are lucky to have many thriving independent shops. When the Wye Local and Local Beacon started our aim was to support, and advertise our local businesses, and in the past 8 years this has gone from strength to strength.

The tide is turning away from the High Street; people are looking for a destination town where they can find something a little different. I feel this is what we have in our area. Of course we do have a few of the larger chain stores and they do have their advantages, they supply a wide range of products and in some instances they are able to keep their prices lower, but please remember this is not always the case.

Recently Nicole visited both independent and national chain shops asking them for their opinions on how their businesses serve the community.

Many of the independent stores commented that they feel they give a lot back to their community, “keeping the heart beating in the town”. The independent stores feel they provide excellent customer service and an in depth knowledge of their products. They also feel that they help to promote tourism to the area by offering visitors something different, they stock quality goods, many of which are hand made and locally sourced. They are able to customize their stock to meet local needs and feel they can offer a very personal service to their customers.

Shopping locally helps to retain strong and vibrant communities. There is also the benefit of supporting the economy in the area and many of the shop owners are involved in fundraising for community projects. Locally owned businesses create more jobs locally and, in some sectors, provide better wages and benefits than national chains do. Their businesses are their own and so they care passionately about them, as their success is their livelihood.

Some independent shops felt that larger national shops are sometimes able to offer lower priced goods and therefore independent shops need to find alternative services, however this is extremely difficult. Another said “larger chains have the ability to negotiate savings on rents, and cost of products, therefore making it impossible

for independents to compete. They don’t know their customers, so customer care is low. They move into town and eventually close independents. Their profits are not put back in the local community, they go back to H.Q.”

Shopping local creates and retains jobs - evidence shows that for every £10 spent in an independent shop £25 is generated for the local economy compared to £14 spent in nationals, for example an independent business owner is more likely to employ local tradesmen, a national shop tends to have contracted shop fitters outside of the area.

The national chain shops stated that “they could offer a much larger selection of goods and that they could employ local people and offer them stability of employment”.

Lastly Lisa Marie spoke with Andrew Jones who owns Vision & Sound in Hay on Wye, Bethel Electrics in Brecon, and A1 Electrics in Builth Wells. I asked him the advantages of shopping in any of his shops compared to a national chain shop or online: “Firstly all of the team are approachable and knowledgeable about all our products, our experience and training is very important. We don’t sell on commission so all my staff can give you the best product for you, not the one with the most commission. We are flexible on our service, for example we don’t have fixed delivery days. We have a better relationship with the manufacturers which we find keeps their brand well respected and trusted. A good after care also ensures this. Our prices are not always cheaper than a national shop or online but we are closer than you think. In some instances we are able to match or beat prices.” I feel this sums up perfectly why we need to consider shopping locally at our independent shops before going to the national shops or going on-line.

Local people use both independent and national stores in our local areas, but if a clone town isn’t what you want, you need to consider the bigger picture of why we need to use and support our independent shops as much as possible so we don’t lose them. The loss of local retailers often leads to the loss of other local services, so shop local!

Andrew Jones would lastly like to add “I also pay my taxes”.

The big picture: Independent Shops


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Here at Cariads Local Ltd we are all about our LOCAL community. The clue is in our titles! Take our local shops for example, in Brecon, Hay, Talgarth and surrounding villages we are lucky to have many thriving independent shops. When the Wye Local and Local Beacon started our aim was to support, and advertise our local businesses, and in the past 8 years this has gone from strength to strength.

The tide is turning away from the High Street; people are looking for a destination town where they can find something a little different. I feel this is what we have in our area. Of course we do have a few of the larger chain stores and they do have their advantages, they supply a wide range of products and in some instances they are able to keep their prices lower, but please remember this is not always the case.

Recently Nicole visited both independent and national chain shops asking them for their opinions on how their businesses serve the community.

Many of the independent stores commented that they feel they give a lot back to their community, “keeping the heart beating in the town”. The independent stores feel they provide excellent customer service and an in depth knowledge of their products. They also feel that they help to promote tourism to the area by offering visitors something different, they stock quality goods, many of which are hand made and locally sourced. They are able to customize their stock to meet local needs and feel they can offer a very personal service to their customers.

Shopping locally helps to retain strong and vibrant communities. There is also the benefit of supporting the economy in the area and many of the shop owners are involved in fundraising for community projects. Locally owned businesses create more jobs locally and, in some sectors, provide better wages and benefits than national chains do. Their businesses are their own and so they care passionately about them, as their success is their livelihood.

Some independent shops felt that larger national shops are sometimes able to offer lower priced goods and therefore independent shops need to find alternative services, however this is extremely difficult. Another said “larger chains have the ability to negotiate savings on rents, and cost of products, therefore making it impossible

for independents to compete. They don’t know their customers, so customer care is low. They move into town and eventually close independents. Their profits are not put back in the local community, they go back to H.Q.”

Shopping local creates and retains jobs - evidence shows that for every £10 spent in an independent shop £25 is generated for the local economy compared to £14 spent in nationals, for example an independent business owner is more likely to employ local tradesmen, a national shop tends to have contracted shop fitters outside of the area.

The national chain shops stated that “they could offer a much larger selection of goods and that they could employ local people and offer them stability of employment”.

Lastly Lisa Marie spoke with Andrew Jones who owns Vision & Sound in Hay on Wye, Bethel Electrics in Brecon, and A1 Electrics in Builth Wells. I asked him the advantages of shopping in any of his shops compared to a national chain shop or online: “Firstly all of the team are approachable and knowledgeable about all our products, our experience and training is very important. We don’t sell on commission so all my staff can give you the best product for you, not the one with the most commission. We are flexible on our service, for example we don’t have fixed delivery days. We have a better relationship with the manufacturers which we find keeps their brand well respected and trusted. A good after care also ensures this. Our prices are not always cheaper than a national shop or online but we are closer than you think. In some instances we are able to match or beat prices.” I feel this sums up perfectly why we need to consider shopping locally at our independent shops before going to the national shops or going on-line.

Local people use both independent and national stores in our local areas, but if a clone town isn’t what you want, you need to consider the bigger picture of why we need to use and support our independent shops as much as possible so we don’t lose them. The loss of local retailers often leads to the loss of other local services, so shop local!

Andrew Jones would lastly like to add “I also pay my taxes”.

The big picture: Independent Shops


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Get your Horse Back on Track!Stephen and Julie Goodridge run Samsara

Equitation, a local Equestrian Centre specialising in

dealing with horses with behavioural issues and/or

unresolved lameness.

They have been in Hay over 2 years now and are

establishing a national reputation for being able to

bring horses back into work that other people have

given up on. From Kissing Spines (KS) to intermittent

lameness, poor behaviour to issues with training

and riding they have shown they can get you and

your horse back on track. They have a unique

muscle therapy to help repair underlying soft tissue

damage, which often lies at the heart of behaviour

and locomotion issues.

They use 3 key principles in their work with

horses: 1. Be as gentle as possible and as forceful as

necessary 2. Reward the slightest try 3. Make the

right thing easy and the wrong thing difficult. All

of this is underpinned by the nature of the horse

as a prey animal whose only means of defence is

flight. We often treat horses as if they were human

but Samsara believe that what can sometimes look

human-like is just a horse being a horse.

For contact details and more about this and their

success stories you can visit their website at www.

samsara-equitation.co.uk.

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Wye Valley Firewood prides itself in selling top quality kiln-dried and seasoned firewood along with providing excellent customer service, which is at the heart of our business. Our product is of the highest quality and comprises mixed kiln-dried and seasoned hardwood typically, Oak, Ash, Beech and Sycamore.We also offer, kiln-dried and seasoned softwood such as Larch, Spruce and Douglas Fir. Wye Valley Firewood also supplies woodchip for biomass boilers, which is suitable for large and small scale heat sources, along with half metre lengths for large wood burners and boil-ers. We are able to tailor log sizes to suit individual customer requirements.

Our kiln-dried kindling/morning sticks are available in convenient net bags ideal for easy fire lighting. We also sell kiln-dried and seasoned logs in manageable bags that can be delivered or collected accordingly. Wye Valley Firewood undertakes all aspects of timber work such as Wood processing, Timber Felling, Hedge Cutting etc..

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News from Glasbury Arts

Saturday January 24th 2015 Glasbury Village Hall, 10.30am to 2pm

Annual Art Lecture - Sir Roy Strong

The Laskett Gardens Remade

The garden at The Laskett in Herefordshire is always described as the largest formal garden laid out in Britain since the war and one of the most important, interesting and artistic gardens of the second half of the twentieth century. It was made by Roy

Strong and his wife, theatre designer Julia Trevelyan Oman, between 1973 and 2003. In the latter year Roy’s book about the garden and how it was made (The Laskett: the story of a garden) was published, Julia died, and Roy started to remake the garden. His lecture, based on his account of the remaking – Remaking a Garden: The Laskett Transformed—will be illustrated with photographs by Clive Boursnell, who has recorded the whole process from the beginning.

Timetable for the day: 10.30 to 11am coffee : 11am to 12.30pm – lecture:12.30 to 2pm buffet lunch.

Coffee and lunch are included in the ticket price.

Ticket prices: £17 full price; £14 concessions (unwaged, students, over-60s).

10% members’ discount applies to both prices.

For those who find access to our events difficult or who would just prefer to leave their car at home, Glasbury Arts offers a free transport service (wheelchair accessible) to and from shows. Available in the Hay, Clyro, Llowes and Glasbury area, the service is subject to demand and needs to be booked in advance through the box office.

Thanks to the generosity of Sir Roy Strong, the net proceeds will be divided between Glasbury Arts and Cats Protection.

Tickets: by telephone on 07583 544110; in person at Old Forest Arts, The Craft Centre, Hay-on-Wye; or online at glasburyarts.co.uk

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Off with a bang with The Black Mountains Lions 5th November

Certainly one to remember.

What luck we had with the weather. No rain, no wind and a full moon.

The crowds were there in great numbers.

The Guys were a pretty scary part of the crowd! 3 local schools entered the Guy Competition with Clifford 1st, Bronllys 2nd and Clyro 3rd. Schools will receive a certificate and £100, £20 and £10 respectively. Well done everyone. Our thanks go to John Reese of Ashbrook Garage for sponsoring the competition.

The biggest bonfire to date, an exceptional firework display made for a fantastic evening and the plentiful stalls kept everyone refreshed and entertained.

WHERE ARE WE NEXT?

In the Hay-on-Wye Co-op selling our usual Christmas draw tickets. So save a £1 to enter. See you there on the 4th, 5th 6th and 7th December.

Anyone willing to help us raise funds or find out more about what we do then please contact David on 01497 820227 or Cheryl on 01497 847464. Help for even an hour is always more than welcome. Every penny of the money that we raise is spent on helping people.

News from Black Mountains Lions Club

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small farmsOrganic and locally produced meat

Our organic RUBY RED devon Beef and Lamb reared on our farms atLower Pothamal And Ciliau, or bought locally.

Our beef is hung for 21 days before being prepared for the shop.Rib and Sirloin on the bone a speciality

Free range pedigree welsh pork from Builth Wells. Chickens,Turkeys,Geese or Ducks are either organic or free range.

This year as an alternative to Turkey we will be having Packington free range Cockeral.They are slow reared for an exceptional taste.

We now cure our own Bacon and Gammon on the Bone.We have a small deli counter selling organic, butter, cheese milk and eggs plus Bernie’s

pasties and seasonal pie’s we also stock award winning Trealy farm charcuterie.

Orders are now being taken for Christmas

We would be happy to discuss your Christmas requirementsby Email, telephone or call and see us in the shop

Tom,Steve and Joyce would like to wish everyone avery happy Christmas and a prosperous new year.

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All aspects of garden maintenance work undertakenfrom lawns to patios, fencing, sheds and landscaping.

All types of building and property maintenanceand renovation undertaken.

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Contact: David Arrowsmith on 01497 821874Email: [email protected]

We thank all of you who supported our Autumn Fair, which was a happy occasion.

All the Fire Compliance work has been done on the ward and we look forward to the electrical and plumbing work being done. The ward should not shut during this time but patients will have to be moved around.

We have just approved the purchase of a new ECG machine and patients coming to Physio will soon have new chairs to sit on - replacing those that were becoming quite tatty.

The last Car Boot of the year is on Saturday December 6th in Talgarth Church Hall from 8am.

We will have real bargains and we have some Christmas items left over from the Autumn Fair.

We wish all our supporters a very happy Christmas

and we know that without you all we would not

have kept the hospital open.

Maggie Sims

Chair of Bronllys Hospital & Community League of Friends

News from Bronllys Hospital & Community League of Friends

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News fromGwernyfedHigh SchoolAs we approach the festive season, students at Gwernyfed High School are busy working hard to achieve their academic potential. Those who have exams next year are even more focused. At Gwernyfed we have extensive data tracking systems, and this combined with our understanding of each student’s individual needs, means that we can provide targeted and individual support, ensuring that each student reaches their full potential. Interventions take place throughout the school day providing catch-up sessions for literacy and numeracy as well as other subjects where the student may need support. Additionally, after school, many departments provide revision clubs, and these include English, Welsh Art and PE. Every lunch time ‘Boost’ is run by our excellent teaching support staff who provide additional help with subjects and revision and there is also the after school Homework Club.

We also recognise however the value of extra-curricular activities which enable the students to experience a rich and fulfilled school life and to achieve success beyond the academic.

We are particularly proud of our sports programme with the students experiencing a wide range of sports in a well-resourced school. There is rugby, hockey, football, athletics, netball, badminton, fencing, table tennis and much more. We have a resident 5x60 officer who arranges a range of fixtures and competitions for the High School as well as the primary schools in the Gwernyfed catchment area.

The Schools Christmas Concert is on Thursday 4th December and we would invite you to visit the school to be entertained by our talented musicians and singers.

Other popular extra-curricular activities include: The Duke of Edinburgh Award which is a popular programme split into Activities, Physical, Skill and Expedition over 3 levels; Bronze, Silver and Gold.

Also the Film Club is continuing to be popular and holds film nights throughout the term using the schools’ magnificent cinema screen and projector in the drama studio. All pupils need to bring is the popcorn!

The number of students on site after the end of the school day is testament to the popularity and success of the extra-curricular opportunities available at Gwernyfed.

Gwernyfed High School U18 Netball team

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ASHBROOK GARAGEA Merry Christmas and Happy

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News fromHay U3ADue to the proximity of Christmas there will be

no meeting in December. Our next meeting will

be on the 20th January 2015 when author and

aviator Jasper Fforde will thrill us with ‘A History of

Aircraft (with the boring bits left out).

U3AHay, with its one hundred and sixty members

and sixteen interest groups, is part of a national

organization for retired and semi-retired people

who come together to learn together. On the third

Tuesday of each month we hold an open meeting

at the Swan Hotel addressed by visiting speaker on

topics from education to how we get our water.

For further information contact Rodney Mace on

01497 820679.


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Christmas is my favourite time of year. The evenings are long and it is time to slow down, rest, reflect and think about the year gone by and future projects.

It is also time to hang lanterns outside our front doors, welcome guests and create a heavenly mood inside with flickering candle light; it creates an ambient glow which makes everything look more attractive. Tea lights are great but candelabras are better, the bigger the better I say!

Aroma-therapy is not just for the beauty salon – it is in the kitchen too. Nothing says Christmas to me more than the scent of the spices which go into a Christmas cake. Everyone has there own special recipe; mine includes cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, vanilla, orange, lemon, dried fruit – all soaked in Irish whiskey.

The essential oils found in herbs, spices & fruits have many therapeutic properties. Cinnamon is a good remedy for flu. It also helps treat fatigue and depression. Also clove is one of the most effective antiseptics known and is good for treating all kinds of infections. Wine steeped with cloves is actually medicinal. Vanilla is a tonic, antiseptic, digestive and stimulant so it’s great in the digestion of rich cake.

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2014 has been another year of challenges and opportunities. Transition Town Hay supporters have been busy with a whole range of projects - from saving a bus service under threat to putting up bird boxes, from researching affordable housing options to influencing the Hay Town Plan.

Come along to our AGM at Cusop Village Hall on Monday 1st December. Everyone is welcome.

The event starts at 7.00pm and there will be updates on the following topics, rounded off by drinks and nibbles.

• Hay Town Plan

• Affordable Housing

• Energy Group

• Hay Tourism Group

• Woodland Group

• Hay Ho! Bus

• Hayfield Community Garden

Transition Town Hay was formed in 2008, with the aim of helping our community to prosper while reducing dependency on fossil fuels. This involves taking a radical look at energy, transport, food, housing and much more. As summed up by the Transition Network - “ultimately it’s about creating a healthy human culture, one that meets our needs for community, livelihoods and fun.” Hay is a vibrant community and there is a lot of potential for TTHay to be more active. The group is in need of a new Secretary so please come along or get in touch if you would be interested in the role.

To help with catering, we need to know numbers so please RSVP to Anna on 01497 821134 or by email to [email protected]

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150ml chilled ready made

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150ml whipped double

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liquor such as brandy,

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The Perry family has been repairing roofs in this area for over 45 years (three generations):

• Traditional built up high tensile felting systems, fibre glass, single ply, liquid coatings, slating & tiling with manufacturers’ backed guarantees ranging from 10-25 years;

• UPVC fascias and guttering – with 10 year guarantee.

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Your property deserves the best so, for a free survey and estimate

tel: 0500 130852www.centralroofing.co.uk

ROOFING

Recipe: The Harp Inn, Glasbury-on-Wye

You’ll need:

125g leftover Christmas

pudding, crumbled

150ml chilled ready made

custard

150ml whipped double

cream

liquor such as brandy,

whisky, rum or baileys

(optional)

Christmas pudding ice creamWhat next:

• Mix together the whipped

cream and custard, then fold

in the crumbled Christmas

pudding.

• Freeze in a plastic container and

after a couple of hours give the

mix a stir to break up any ice

crystals

• For a softer freeze add a liquor

of your choice

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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.

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

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

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: 2pm. The Swan Hotel, Hay. Friendly Bridge - all standards welcome.

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

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.

Whist Drive: 6.30pm for 7.30pm start. Talgarth Church Hall.

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: The Old Museum, Glamorgan St, Brecon. £5 per session for Coleg Powys Staff & Students. Everyone from age 12 upwards is very welcome. Please don’t worry about needing any past singing experience. It’s open to everyone! Contact Tanya Walker 07723 016837.

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

What’s on:during the week

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.

TUESDAYLlyswen Parent & Toddler Group: 9.10 - 11am. Term time only. Llyswen Village Hall. Everyone welcome, lots of fun and good company. Children from 0 - School age.

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, Beginners and all levels welcome. £5 per session. Contact Emma Phillpotts on 01497 831704 or email [email protected].

Muddy Puddles Playgroup: 9.30 – 11.30am (Term time only). Escleyside Hall (behind Michaelchurch Escley Primary School). Join the weekly themed activities, spacious indoor play and outdoor adventures in our beautiful surroundings (bring wellies). £1.50 per family. Contact Kirsty 01981 240225.

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.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..Gwernyfed Ladies Running Club: 6.15pm. Location varies, see Gwernyfed Sports Centre Facebook Page. Contact 01497 847740.Whist Drive: 6.30 for 7.30pm start. Talgarth Church Hall.Talgarth Bowling Club (Practice Night): 6.30pm, Talgarth. New bowlers welcome. Contact 01874 711458.Glasbury Paddlers: Canoe club meets at 6.30pm at Glasbury. Formore information call in at PSM Outdoors in Hay and ask for Peter.Hay Film Makers: 6.30 to 8pm. The Globe, Hay. Free entry. Come and learn how to make films. Open to all. Contact Janine 07733 055430.Circuits: 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.

Hola! - Spanish for beginner: 7 – 8.30pm. Also are you interested in walking and learning Spanish? Join us to go to Santiago de Compostela. Learn and practice your Spanish now! Contact Mely 01497 820991 or 07837 160505.

Heart Healing Meditation: 7 for 7.30pm. The Tabernacle, Talgarth. Contact Julie 07749 391714 or 01497 851764.

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 - 8.30pm at Gwernyfed Rugby Club, Talgarth.Contact Heather Summerfield 01874 711093.

Hay Camera Club: 7.30pm at Llanigon Village Hall. Contact Christine Starnes 01981550589 or 07932716035 or Colin Laurence 01981 550069.

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

What’s on:during the week

What’s on:during the weekSocial 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

Bee Busy Playgroup: 9 – 11am. Clifford Community Centre. Creative play, making and baking for 0 - 4 years. Contact 07989 980601.

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.

Stay and Play – Parent led playgroup: (Term-time only) 9.30 – 11.30am. The Cabin @ Bronllys Primary School. Bumps, babies & toddlers – all welcome. £1 per session, refreshment included. Contact 01874 711444.

Tai Chi Movements for Wellbeing: 10 – 11am. Yoga Studio, Booth’s Bookshop, Hay. Contact Jo Song 01981 250470.

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

Hay Luncheon Club: 12pm-2.30pm (third Wednesday of

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

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 822419 or visit Drover Cycles Facebook page for details of rides.

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

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

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

Pop up Poetry: 7pm (Last Wednesday of the month). Tomatitos, Hay.

Live Music @ Baskerville 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 01497 822523.

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

Recovery Spinning: 7:30 – 8pm at Gwernyfed Sports Centre. Call to book. Contact 01497 847740.

The Brecon Singers – Rehearsals: 7.30 – 9.30pm. Neuadd Goffa, Christ College, Brecon (term time only). We are currently rehearsing Christmas songs and carols for ‘Carols and Canapes’ in St Mary’s Church on Wednesday 17th December at 6.30pm.Tickets, including refreshments, available on the door. If you think you are a tenor or bass and would like to join our rehearsals for future concerts please contact us. No auditions. Our spring term commences on 7th January 2015. Contact 01874 658332 or visit www.breconsingers.com.

Hay on WI: (2nd Wednesday of the month). 7.30pm. Cusop Village Hall. New members welcome. Contact 01497 822523.

What’s on:during the weekBlack Mountains Lions Club: (first & third Wednesday of the month) meets 7.45/8pm. Contact David James 01497 820227.

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

THURSDAY

Jolly Tots Stay and Play: 9 - 11am. Hay Primary School. £2 a session £1 for additional children. Come along for creative activities, play and fun! Everyone welcome.Term time only. Contact Katy 07896 361453.

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

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

Brecon and District Credit Union Collection Point: Open10am - 12noon at Youth and Community Centre, Oxford Rd, Hay.

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

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: 6pm (U15’s girls) 6.30pm (U

18’s) 6.45pm (Ladies).Gwernyfed Rugby Club, Talgarth. Contact Delyth Thomas 07891 371458.

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.

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.

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 have 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.

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

What’s on:during the week / monthKundalini Yoga class. All welcome! Suitable also for pregnancy (Georgie is also a doula), old souls & some disabilities. Contact 07807 550653.

Dorstone Dormice Baby & Toddler Group: 10am – 12 noon (Term time only). Dorstone Villlage Hall. £1 per child which includes snacks and tea/coffee. Please come along and say hello!

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

Brecon & District Credit Union Collection Point: 11am – 1pm. Talgarth Library. Support your community bank with a savings account or a low interest loan. Contact Jan 01874 711665.

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

Needles in Hay - Craft Circle: 2 – 5pm. 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.

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].

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.

SATURDAY

Table Sale: 8am – 1pm (First Saturday in the month). Talgarth Church Hall.

Hay Junior Youth Theatre Club: 10.30am – 12.30pm. The Globe at Hay. Fantastic fun. Professional performance skill training for kids aged 7 – 11 years. £6. Contact 07733 055430 or visit www.haytheatre.co.uk.

Hay Senior Youth Theatre: 1 – 3pm. The Globe at Hay. Fun and laughs. Professional performance skill training for kids aged 12 – 16 years. £6. Contact 07733 055430 or visit www.haytheatre.co.uk.

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 January 2015

Hay Makers Gallery Christmas Exhibition: St John’s Place, Hay. Contact 01497 820556. See advert on page 25.

Monday 1st December

Transition Town Hay AGM: 7pm. Cusop Village Hall. All welcome. Contact Anna 01497 821134. See article on page 63.

Tuesday 2nd December

Talgarth Luncheon Club Christmas Lunch: Town Hall, Talgarth. See article on page 3.

Thursday 4th December

Cheese & Wine Evening: 6.30pm. The Old Railway Line Garden Centre, Three Cocks. £10pp or £7.50pp for parties of 4 or more. Contact 01497 847055.

Flicks in the Sticks presents – “The Selfish Giant”: (Cert 15) 7.30pm. Brilley Village Hall. Cabaret seating. Bring your own refreshments. A contemporary fable about two young boys working for an exploitive scrap dealer. Tickets £4, Children £2.50. Contact 01544 327227.

Gwernyfed High School Christmas Concert: All welcome. Come and be entertained by our talented musicians and singers. See article on page 56.

What’s on:during the monthFriday 5th December

Hay Music presents - Songs by Schubert: 7.30pm. Richard Booth’s Bookshop, Hay. Performed by Thomas Guthrie (baritone) and Johan Lofving (guitar). Tickets £12. Contact 01497 820322.

Friday 5th to Sunday 7th December

Christmas Tree Festival: 11am – 6pm. St. Peter’s Church, Glasbury. The festival ends with a service of lessons and carols at 6pm on Sunday evening followed by free mulled wine & mince pies.

Saturday 6th December

Bronllys Hospital & Community League of Friends Car Boot Sale: 8am. Talgarth Church Hall. See article on page 55.

Artisans at Hay – Christmas Exhibition: 9am – 5pm. The Buttermarket, Hay. See article and advert on page 26.

Talgarth Christmas Market: 10am – 6pm. Talgarth Livestock Market. See article and advert on page 36.

Crickhowell VIntage & Antique Christmas Fayre: 10am. Clarence Hall, Crickhowell, NP8 1BN. Vintage Teashop with homemade cakes & refreshments. We support Cancer Research UK. Contact 07977 846509.

Folk & Irish Music Session: 8.30pm. The Harp Inn, Glasbury. Contact 01497 847373. See advert on page 46.

Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th December

Painscastle and Rhosgoch Community Players present - “A Fete Worse than Death”: 2.30 and 7pm. Tickets £5 adult, £2.50 children. Contact Marion 01497 851628 or Kate 07814 195974.

Sunday 7th December

Craft Fayre: 11am – 3.30pm. Local

crafts, raffle etc. The Harp Inn, Glasbury. Contact 01497 847373. See advert on page 46.

Tuesday 9th December

National Theatre Live – John: (18)Richard Booth’s Bookshop Cinema, Hay. Contact 01497 820322. See advert on page 76.

Wednesday 10th December

Glasbury Get Together Club – Christmas Lunch: 12 noon for 12.30pm. The Baskerville Arms, Clyro. 2 or 3 course meal, £17 and £20.50 respectively. Pre-booking and ordering essential. The menu will be available to see on Glasbury Village Hall notice board. Christmas Raffle. Contact Gloria 01497 847726 or Geraldine 01497 847697.

Seasonal Stories and Songs: 10.30am. Richard Booth’s Bookshop Café, Hay. Readings from the Hay Writers group and carols with the ‘Monday Choir’. Contact 01497 820322.


Christmas Prize Bingo: The Masonic Lodge, Hay. In aid of Hay Fire Brigade. Any prize donations welcome. Contact George at the Dolls House Shop, 01497 821913.

Christmas Quiz: The Baskerville Arms, Clyro. £2pp, max teams of 5. Contact 01497 820670. See advert on page 46.

Festive Ladies Night: 6.30pm. The Old Railway Line Garden Centre, Three Cocks, LD3 0SG. £15 pp, including meal. Booking required. Contact 01497 847055. See advert on back cover.

Friday 12th December

Erwood Craft Centre & Café – Late Night Shopping: 10am – 8pm. Contact 01982 560674. See advert on page 34.

Matthew Engel’s England: 7.30pm. Richard Booth’s Bookshop, Hay.

Author Matthew Engel talks about his new book - a refreshing look at England through its counties. £3 (redeemable against the book). Contact 01497 820322.

Saturday 13th December

Brecknock Farmers Market – Christmas Market: 9.30am – 2pm. Brecon Market Hall. Visit Santa in his grotto. Visit www.brecknockfarmersmarket.co.uk. Contact 07805 375636. See advert on page 26.

Fairtrade Hay Christmas Fayre: 10am – 5pm. The Buttermarket, Hay. A chance to buy beautiful fairly traded gifts from around the world. See article and advert on page 33.

The Village Quire and Phil Smith present: A Candlelit Concert – “Keeping up Old Christmas”. 7.30pm. All Saint’s Church, Cwmbach. Tickets £7.50, under 18s £5, to include mulled wine and mince pies. Contact 01497 847676.

Sunday 14th December

Llangors Country Christmas Market: 10am. Llangors Youth & Community Centre. Festive food, local crafts, refreshments. Contact 01874 658257. See advert on page 23.

Christmas Nativity: 6pm. Bethesda Evangelical Church, Mission Hall, Lion Street, Hay. Everyone welcome. Contact 01497 820685. See advert on page 9.


Brecon Singers present ‘Carols and Canapes’: 6.30pm. St Mary’s Church, Brecon. Carols, readings, raffle and refreshments. Proceeds to Brecon MIND. Tickets, including home-made refreshments, available on the door. Contact 01874 658332 or visit www.

What’s on:during the month / next monthbreconsingers.com.


Late Night Opening @ The Old Railway Line Garden Centre: Open until 8pm. The Old Railway Line Garden Centre, Three Cocks, LD3 0SG. Contact 01497 847055. See advert on back cover.

Christmas Draw: The Baskerville Arms, Clyro. Contact 01497 820670. See advert on page 46.

Friday 19th December

Erwood Craft Centre & Café – Late Night Shopping: 10am – 8pm. Contact 01982 560674. See advert on page 34.

Children’s Christmas Party: 4 – 6pm. The Baskerville Arms, Clyro. £4 per child (must be accompanied). Bookings only. Contact 01497 820670. See advert on page 46.

“The Magical Tales” – A family magic show! 7pm: Richard Booth’s Bookshop, Hay. A real family epic adventure of magic, illusions, comedy, storytelling and mystery. Tickets £5. Contact 01497 820322.

Friday 19th and Saturday 20th December

Cocktail Nights: The Old Electric Shop, 10 Broad Street, Hay. Contact 01497 821194. See article on page 25.

Sunday 21st December

Brecknock Farmers Market – Christmas Market: 9.30am – 2pm. Brecon Market Hall. Stock up with fresh Christmas goodies. Visit www.brecknockfarmersmarket.co.uk. Contact 07805 375636. See advert on page 26.

Christmas Family Service: 11am. Bethesda Evangelical Church, Mission Hall, Lion Street, Hay. Everyone welcome. Contact 01497 820685. See advert on page 9.

Carols by Candlelight: 6pm. Bethesda Evangelical Church, Mission Hall, Lion Street, Hay. Everyone welcome. Contact 01497 820685. See advert on page 9.

Monday 22nd December

Hay Market: – Christmas Week Market. See article and advert on page 40.


Xmas Prize Draw: The Harp Inn, Glasbury. Contact 01497 847373. See advert on page 46.


Christmas Day Service: 10am. Bethesda Evangelical Church, Mission Hall, Lion Street, Hay. Everyone welcome. Contact 01497 820685. See advert on page 9.

Sunday 28th December

Christmas Jazz Party: from 12 noon. (The Simon Deeley Jazz Quartet: 3 – 6pm and food served all day). The Old Black Lion, Hay. Contact 01497 820841. See advert on page 45.

Wednesday 31st December

Hay Market: New Year’s Market. See article and advert on page 40.

New Year’s Eve Party: Llanigon Village Hall. Everyone welcome. Contact 01497 820962.

New Year’s Eve Gourmet Dinner: from 7pm. The Old Black Lion, Hay. Music and boogie! Contact 01497 820841. See advert on page 45.

New Year’s Eve with Blue Moon: The Baskerville Arms, Clyro. £25, includes entertainment and buffet. Booking essential. Contact 01497 820670. See advert on page 46.

Thursday 1st January

Flicks in the Sticks presents – “Oh! What a Lovely War”: (Cert PG) 6.30pm. Brilley Village Hall. Cabaret seating. Come early, bring

your supper, a bottle and a cushion! This classic anti-war film is probably Richard Attenborough’s best ever. Beautifully filmed, fantastic actors and all those songs you can’t help but join in. Tickets £4, Children £2.50. Contact 01544 327227.

Saturday 10th January

Astronomy Evening: 6 – 9.30pm. Llangors Youth & Community Centre. Planetarium, talks, and star gazing if fine. Booking essential. Contact 01874 658272. See advert on page 5.

Tuesday 20th January

U3A Hay – The Swan at Hay: “A History of Aircraft” with Jasper Fforde. Entrance fee is £3 for members and £5 for non-members. New members always welcome. Contact Rodney Mace 01497 820679. See article on page 60.

Saturday 24th January

Glasbury Arts: Annual Art Lecture - Sir Roy Strong “The Laskett Gardens Remade”:10.30am – 2pm. Glasbury Village Hall. Ticket prices: £17 full price, £14 concessions (unwaged, students, over- 60s) 10% members’ discount applies to both prices. Tickets: by telephone on 07583 544110. See article on page 51.

If you have an event for a future issue, please email:[email protected] date for our January ‘15 issue is 9th December due to the Christmas Shutdown

Llanigon Macmillan Coffee Morning Raised A Record Breaking £24210.Marian & Bronwyn would like to thank everyone who gave their time and items to sell to make the event such a great success.

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FOR SALEDOG KENNEL. 4” x 4”. Metal sheet roof, double lined and fully insulated. Excellent Condition. Could be used for Hen House. £100. 01874 624502. (evenings).COMPUTER DESK BIRCH EFFECT. Very good condition. H76cm W 50cm L77cm – to be collected. £50. 07771 524940.“18” LATTICE AND BURNER BLACK C/W BRASS & CHROME FINIALS GRATE FOR OPEN FIRE. £75. 07771 524940.FUTON COMPANY LILAC SINGLE FUTON MATTRESS. Only used twice. Ideal for sleep overs as thick mattress and designed for the floor without frame. Very good condition & very comfortable. £50. 07771 524940.PROLINE UPRIGHT FRIDGE FREEZER. Silver grey, fully working order. Collect only. H 150cm / D 54cm / W 50cm. £60 ono. 07771 524940.VAX CYCLINDER VACUUM HOOVER. Air Total Home, bagless, fully working, excellent condition & all attachments. £99. 07771 524940.BLACK & DECKER 550W ALLIGATOR. Hardly used as I don’t have an open fire now. Safer to use than a chain saw. £60. 07717 463 034.AS NEW. ALU-FIX LOFT LADDER. 11 tread for ceiling heights. 273-300 cm. Can be shortened by removing treads. £173. Will accept £100. 07717 463 034.CARRERA KRAKEN MOUNTAIN BIKE. As new (£500) £120 ONO. 24 gears Shimano. 0750 3812391.GENUINE SCANDINAVIAN (EKORNES) “STRESSLESS” ARMCHAIR. Immaculate. Black leather. Well under 1/2 price. £495. 01497 623545.12 X NEW WHITE MUGS. Strong catering quality, made by Johnson Bros Stoke on Trent. £10. 07720 717124.FIRE BASKET (SWAN’S NEST). Heavy duty cast iron for use with fire dogs or on plinth. 24in wide 15in deep. Little used, very good clean condition. Made by HETA. £100, sell for £45. 07720 717124.UNDER COUNTER LARDER FRIDGE. White. 485 ml wide. 6 months old. V good condition. £75. 01497 847697. (Glasbury).TWEED HACKING JACKET. Caldene. Pure New Wool. Ladies 42 (Approx size 14/16) Hunting green. Very smart with side vents. Worn twice. As new. £75. 07811 961983.CREW CLOTHING ESSENTIAL JEANS. Navy Blue. Size 18. Brand new, never worn. Paid £65, asking £20. 01497 821626.

WANTEDOFFICE SPACE WANTED IN HAY. Two days per week, Tuesday and Wednesday. Chair table/desk, broadband and peace and quiet. Tel: James Martin on 01497 831287

RENTALSPACE TO RENT. Storage space in Golden Valley, 4 miles from Hay, huge clean warehouse with lighting, power points, water, lavatory, concrete floor, completely dry, very easy wide access from road, roll up/roll down door, competitive monthly rates, short or long term. Suitable for caravan storage, scaffolding, household effects etc. Ring to find out more – Emma 0777 567 1868.

USEFUL NUMBERSBrecon Medical Group Practice...... 01874 622121

Brecon Advice Centre....................... 01874 624595

Dyfed-Powys Police ...............................................101

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

Powys Citizens’ Advice Bureau........ 0845 601 8421

Powys County Council

(General Enquiries) 01597 827 460 / 0845 602 7030

RSPCA ................................................. 0300 1234 999

Scottish Power .................................... 08452 722424

Welsh Water ....................................... 08000 520130

Western Power Distribution ..............08000 520400


FOR SALEDOG KENNEL. 4” x 4”. Metal sheet roof, double lined and fully insulated. Excellent Condition. Could be used for Hen House. £100. 01874 624502. (evenings).COMPUTER DESK BIRCH EFFECT. Very good condition. H76cm W 50cm L77cm – to be collected. £50. 07771 524940.“18” LATTICE AND BURNER BLACK C/W BRASS & CHROME FINIALS GRATE FOR OPEN FIRE. £75. 07771 524940.FUTON COMPANY LILAC SINGLE FUTON MATTRESS. Only used twice. Ideal for sleep overs as thick mattress and designed for the floor without frame. Very good condition & very comfortable. £50. 07771 524940.PROLINE UPRIGHT FRIDGE FREEZER. Silver grey, fully working order. Collect only. H 150cm / D 54cm / W 50cm. £60 ono. 07771 524940.VAX CYCLINDER VACUUM HOOVER. Air Total Home, bagless, fully working, excellent condition & all attachments. £99. 07771 524940.BLACK & DECKER 550W ALLIGATOR. Hardly used as I don’t have an open fire now. Safer to use than a chain saw. £60. 07717 463 034.AS NEW. ALU-FIX LOFT LADDER. 11 tread for ceiling heights. 273-300 cm. Can be shortened by removing treads. £173. Will accept £100. 07717 463 034.CARRERA KRAKEN MOUNTAIN BIKE. As new (£500) £120 ONO. 24 gears Shimano. 0750 3812391.GENUINE SCANDINAVIAN (EKORNES) “STRESSLESS” ARMCHAIR. Immaculate. Black leather. Well under 1/2 price. £495. 01497 623545.12 X NEW WHITE MUGS. Strong catering quality, made by Johnson Bros Stoke on Trent. £10. 07720 717124.FIRE BASKET (SWAN’S NEST). Heavy duty cast iron for use with fire dogs or on plinth. 24in wide 15in deep. Little used, very good clean condition. Made by HETA. £100, sell for £45. 07720 717124.UNDER COUNTER LARDER FRIDGE. White. 485 ml wide. 6 months old. V good condition. £75. 01497 847697. (Glasbury).TWEED HACKING JACKET. Caldene. Pure New Wool. Ladies 42 (Approx size 14/16) Hunting green. Very smart with side vents. Worn twice. As new. £75. 07811 961983.CREW CLOTHING ESSENTIAL JEANS. Navy Blue. Size 18. Brand new, never worn. Paid £65, asking £20. 01497 821626.

WANTEDOFFICE SPACE WANTED IN HAY. Two days per week, Tuesday and Wednesday. Chair table/desk, broadband and peace and quiet. Tel: James Martin on 01497 831287

RENTALSPACE TO RENT. Storage space in Golden Valley, 4 miles from Hay, huge clean warehouse with lighting, power points, water, lavatory, concrete floor, completely dry, very easy wide access from road, roll up/roll down door, competitive monthly rates, short or long term. Suitable for caravan storage, scaffolding, household effects etc. Ring to find out more – Emma 0777 567 1868.

USEFUL NUMBERSBrecon Medical Group Practice...... 01874 622121

Brecon Advice Centre....................... 01874 624595

Dyfed-Powys Police ...............................................101

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

Powys Citizens’ Advice Bureau........ 0845 601 8421

Powys County Council

(General Enquiries) 01597 827 460 / 0845 602 7030

RSPCA ................................................. 0300 1234 999

Scottish Power .................................... 08452 722424

Welsh Water ....................................... 08000 520130


USEFUL NUMBERSDyfed-Powys Police ........................................................ 101

Hay Medical Centre .............................. 01497 822100

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

Powys Citizens’ Advice Bureau....... 0845 601 8421

RSPCA .......................................................... 0300 1234 999

Scottish Power ......................................... 08452 722424

Talgarth Medical Centre ..................... 01874 713000

Welsh Water..................................................08000 520130



Friday 12th December 2014Tasting by Bryony of the fabulous Jo Hilditch British Cassis. Would make an ideal dinner party gift.

Saturday 13th December 2014From today until the end of Friday 19th December, spend £50 or more (including all shopping

and any purchase from The Pantry Café) and receive a £5.00 voucher to spend on your next shop.

Sunday 14th December 2014Buy any tea, coffee or hot chocolate and receive a second half price when purchased on this day only.

Monday 15th December 2014Order your Christmas Veg Box and receive 10% off shop price. Order from now until 24th December and pick up when you need it.

Tuesday 16th December 2014 Any coffee and a brownie £3.00, normally £3.75

Wednesday 17th December 2014 Have a break and a cream tea for £2.40

Thursday 18th December 2014All take away breakfast sandwiches, £1.50. Call up to order 01497 831414

Friday 19th December 2014Fresh homemade quiche to order. Meat and vegetarian, medium or large, pick up any time from today

until 24th December and receive 20% off. Ideal for visiting family.

Saturday 20th December 2014Over the weekend (Saturday and Sunday) spend over £10.00 on freshly cut cheese from the Deli and receive 10% off

Sunday 21st December 2014 Spend over £50.00 and receive 10% off

Monday 22nd December 2014Receive 10% off any meal from the Breakfast Menu in The Pantry Café between 9.30 – 11.30am

Tuesday 23rd December 2014 A free cup of tea or coffee with any lunch.

Wednesday 24th December 2014Have a relaxing coffee and catch your breath with free snacks and drink for your little ones in our children’s library.

Order your fresh Free Range locally reared Turkey.

Merry Christmas from everyone here at Church Barn Farm Shop and have a wonderful New Year

Church BarnFarm ShopBreakfast and lunch served daily until 5pm

Church Barn Farm Shop & The Pantry Cafe

Please contact me at the Farm Shop: 01497 831414 orEmail: [email protected]

Church Barn Farm Shop, Whitney on Wye HR3 6EH.

12 days of Christmas promotions to say a huge thank you!

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