The community magazine for Brecon and surrounding villages
July 2019 • Issue 119
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For the town of Brecon and the surrounding villages Address: Goosepool Cottage Winforton Herefordshire HR3 6EB Email: lisamarie@localbeacon.co.uk Website: www.localbeacon.co.uk Local Beacon is published by:
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Welcome to our July issue. You’ll see our monthly competition format has changed. Find Inky the Sheep and enter on-line for the chance to win a £20 voucher to spend with Matthews Fruit, who are featured on page 18. See competition details below and on the page overleaf. I hope the little people in your household enjoy this change. The team have been busy putting together the events, days out and attractions feature, starting on page 10. We’ve tried to include as much variety as possible and support local events and attractions, but also showcasing some out of the area when you want to make a day of it. Something for families during the Summer Holidays, and something for people who just like to try new things and visit new places. We have some super articles included, too many to name. If we’re missing a topic, get in touch and we’ll consider for a future issue.
“Local Beacon is a great opportunity for us the advertiser, to enhance brand awareness for our new business.”
Our sister publication, Local Ludlow celebrates its first anniversary this month. It started off in July 2018 as a 20 page magazine, now in July 2019 it’s a 48 page magazine. We love having the three titles to produce each month. It certainly keeps us on our toes.
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Inky the Sheep Competition: Inky has run out of the pen ...
For the chance to win a £20 voucher to spend with Matthews Fruit - tell us the page number where you find Inky the Sheep inside this magazine. Enter on-line at www.cariadslocal.co.uk or send your answer (along with name, address, daytime phone number) on a postcard to the address above. Closing date is 16th July 2019. Full competition terms and conditions can be found on our website.
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Competition Game Changer As of this issue, in all three of our publications, the competition can now be entered on-line, on our website. But not to exclude those without internet access, you can also send in your entry on a postcard.
Fancy a two course lunch (main & dessert) delivered to your door on a Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Sunday? Then please get in touch!
All you have to do is find Inky the Sheep (see page 1), who is located on an advert in the magazine. This could be a fun activity for the little people in your household!
Enables people who need additional support to maintain good health and independence to remain in their own homes. and peace of mind knowing that a friendly face will deliver hot or chilled/frozen, freshly prepared, nutritious meals at a competitive price.
Go to www.cariadslocal.co.uk, click the competitions tab, follow the simple form and press submit. If entering by post, please send on a postcard your name, address, daytime phone number and state the page number where you found Inky.
This service also provides a free welfare check to ensure that either yourself or your loved ones are safe and well. Free dessert with first 2 main meals purchased Also a daily selection of sweet treats and sandwiches will be available to purchase
Deadline for entries is 16th July 2019. Full competition terms and conditions can be found on our website.
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LADIES & GENTS
FASHION & CASUAL FOOTWEAR Pili Pala is a family business established in 2006. We are a specialised shoe shop selling a variety of brands to suit everyone and have a shop in towns in three counties in Wales, namely Narberth, Carmarthen and Brecon. We cater for the customer with problematic feet to a customer looking for a special and unique style. Our numerous brands range from comfort to high end fashion. We can assure you that you will have a warm, friendly & helpful service.
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Calming breath practice for well being Breathing through the nostrils has a more profound calming effect than breathing through the mouth. Most of us will breathe predominantly from the chest area and is where the flight or fight (anxious) breath resides. The relaxing breath is in the abdominal area so by activating the abdominal muscles stimulates the calming breath. The Practice of Relaxation Breathing • Switch off external devices • Sit in a chair or on a cushion on the floor, somewhere quiet, calm and peaceful. • Firstly, bring your awareness to each body part, concentrating on each individual area for a few seconds before proceeding to the next; legs, buttocks, back, spine, arms, abdomen, chest, neck, head and face. • Then bring your awareness to the nose and feel the air flowing through the nostrils, breathing in and out from the nose not the mouth. • Feel where the breath is in the body, is it in the chest only, or is it in abdomen and the chest. • Initially just observe the pace, the rate and the depth of the breath and where it is.
• After five to ten rounds of just feeling the breath, see if it is possible to activate the abdominal muscles, which is done by allowing those muscles to relax and expand on the in breath and then allow the passive (relax) release on the out breath.
• If you feel comfortable, without forcing the breath or running out of breath try to lengthen the in breath for a count of 4 and then the out breath for a count of 4. • Continue this practice for 5mins or longer if you feel comfortable. This may feel a little uneasy at first but with perseverance this will subside as the ease begins to develop in the muscles. The abdominal yoga breathing slowly takes over from the tight chest breathing that is under constant tension, leading to a more relaxed efficient intake of oxygen. Abdominal breathing will improve sleep patterns and also help with reducing anxiety, tension and strain which affords great health benefits on many levels. Article supplied by Rob Baldwin, Robs No Worries Yoga, The Well Being Centre Brecon
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REVIEW
Fabulous outdoor dining at Brecon’s Riviera Put a date in your diary to try breakfast, lunch, a tasty supper, or just a drink or ice-cream in the sun at Cat Soup Kitchen. A new community and family focused café with a small but perfectly formed menu with weekly and lunch specials. Located on Brecon Promenade with informal seating overlooking the rivers Usk and Honddu. CSK is rapidly becoming known as the place to be to enjoy Brecon’s Riviera! Dining here is as much about the relaxing outdoor experience as the food.
After extensive worldwide travel and catering experience. Charlie and David have brought the best of fusion cuisine to Brecon. Catering for all, including, but not limited to, sumptuous Vietnamese broth (VG), Japanese Chicken Katsu, Seitan kebabs (VG) and very generous Homemade Burgers. The menu caters for meat lovers, veggies, vegan, gluten free and is allergy friendly. The emphasis is on freshly cooked, seasonal and local produce but with an exciting twist. I was lucky enough to visit twice over a few days and enjoyed breakfast in the sun, listening to the burble of the river and gentle falls whilst watching mummy duck guide her brood of ducklings up and across the river. At lunch, on my 2nd visit, my friend and I were slightly greedy and shared 3 main dishes to try a selection of this week’s menu choices Nikujaga Japanese Beef Stew , Katsu Chicken and a CSK Mix Box. Whilst we were sat outside on a slightly cloudy day, the venture to CSK was above and beyond expectations. The opportunity to dine outside was perfect and the chunky welsh beef melted in the mouth. It was served with basmati rice, salad, and pickled ginger. The portions for all 3 dishes were generous and you can have the mouth-watering Katsu Chicken served your way, either with fries (curly, skinny or chunky) or rice. The CSK Mix Box, one of the Vegan specials,
was so fresh with a rainbow of colours, texture and can be served with or without the added kick from the roquito pepper sauce. Special fun menus for children are also available for only £4.50 and children of all ages can make an origami cat mask or doodle away the hours with a spot of colouring too. I can’t promise you sunshine every time but I can promise you a scrumptious dining experience and superb laid back atmosphere. If time is limited then you can pre-order. But I would recommend taking a moment for yourself and your family, to enjoy where we live. Look across to Pen-Y-Fan and sip on a cold beer, CSK traditional cider at £3.50 or a cheeky cocktail £12 for 2. Soft drinks aren’t forgotten and are seen as just as important. Coffee is from Spain, tea is served looseleaf and all are great value at £2 and under. Where possible everything in the cafe is plastic free. It was the first time I’d enjoyed a sparkling water from a recyclable and resealable can. I must admit that I didn’t have room to try any of the sweet homemade treats but these included Brownies(VG), Lemon Drizzle, Flapjacks and Chocolate Cake both GF. Would I come back I hear you ask? Definitely, with my family, friends and even with fussy eaters. I believe that there is something here for everyone, and at a price we can all afford. But don’t just take my word for it, check out the favourable reviews and their FB page @thecatsoupkitchen’ For more details on specials, to pre-order or to collect quality homemade takeaways call Charlie or David on 07967343619. Review written by Helen Dunne
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Tea Emporium 13 Ship Street, Brecon
Suppliers of the finest loose leaf teas from around the world, over 250 varieties to choose from
SUMMER OPENING HOURS FROM JULY 1ST Mon - Tues Closed Weds - Thurs 9am - 6pm Friday - Satuday 9am - 9pm • Sunday 9am - 2pm Cat Soup Kitchen is a new cafe located on Brecon Promenade, with our seating overlooking the rivers Usk and Honddu. Our menu includes Japanese Katsu, Seitan kebabs as well as homemade burgers, with an emphasis on local produce. We have a yummy menu for children, & like dogs too! Exciting seasonal specials are on every week, plus excellent Spanish coffee, loose leaf Waterloo Teas & a range of alcoholic drinks & cocktails. Our menu is meat, vegan & gluten free friendly, & available as takeaway or pre orders.
CALL US ON 07967 343619 & CHECK OUT OUR FACEBOOK PAGE @THECATSOUPKITCHEN
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BUSINESS PROFILE
Brecon Chocolates When was the business started? 28th July 2018, so we are celebrating 1 year of trading! What made you set up the business? 17 years ago, I opened Hay Chocolates in Hay-on-Wye. I designed my own book related chocolate moulds, and had a third party make the chocolates for me. I also had a 3 star Bed and Breakfast and a growing catering company. So I took my tenant’s option to break at 3 years, shut the shop and concentrated on Charlotte Roskill Catering Limited. After a total of 30 years in catering weddings and events, I finally got married myself, and decided it was time for a change. So I retrained as a chocolatier, opened Brecon Chocolates 28th July 2018, and now make a large proportion of the chocolates we sell in the shop, in a production unit above the shop. Where are you based? Formally known as Matthews the Jewellers, The Old Workshop, Lion Street, Brecon, Powys LD3 7HY. Do you have ambitions to move or grow bigger? As the business was born in Hay originally, I would love to have a shop in Hay-on-Wye, and Crickhowell. maybe one day... Do you need to do any annual training to keep your qualifications up to date? Food Hygiene every 3 years. Who is your ideal customer? A chocoholic! Or anyone looking for locally handmade gifts for any occasion. What is your greatest achievement in your business? As a novice chocolatier, tempering chocolate in 30 degrees heat, in the hottest summer on record for 30 years, to get the shop open for 28th July 2018. 9 months on, launching ‘The Welsh Drinks Cabinet’ showcasing 6 Welsh liqueurs, using coloured cocoa butter to co-ordinate the company colours. Have you won any awards in your business? Not yet! What has been the biggest help to building up your business? 30 years in the catering trade has been invaluable in the hugely technical chocolate making process and running the shop. Not to mention the 3, in house, one to one training days I have had with ‘Andrew Thwaite Chocolatier’, which have been absolutely invaluable to the progress of me making chocolate. I
can’t recommend Andrew highly enough. His expertise has definitely been worth the investment. What’s the funniest thing that’s happened to you whilst doing your job? Walking out of Production, onto shop floor, with chocolate and red cocoa butter on my face! Wearing my blue hair net, grey chefs jacket and blue plastic apron... it’s quite a head turner, but adds to the authenticity of where the chocolates are produced, which customers really like! What do you know now that you wish you knew before starting your business? Chocolate is a very temperamental product that behaves differently depending on the weather, heat and humidity, so every day presents production with different challenges. Sum your business up in five words: Evolving, friendly, creative, delicious and successful. List some goals on your business to-do list: Get the web site up and running, and get Christmas flavours organised (for real!). Is there anything else you’d like people to know? The business is evolving all the time. Flavours change on a regular basis. We hope our website will be live soon.
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HANDMADE CHOCOLATES FROM THE HEART OF THE BRECON BEACONS
THE OLD WORKSHOP, LION STREET, BRECON, POWYS, LD3 7HY WWW.BRECONCHOCOLATES.CO.UK
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GLANUSK SERVICES Sennybridge, Brecon, LD3 8PS Situated on the main A40 between Brecon & Llandovery 01874 636267 Visit our welcoming Café Which serves all day breakfasts, main meals, snacks, home-made cakes, OAP’s special every day OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK TAKE-AWAY AVAILABLE FREE WI-FI CONNECTION Also on site, LONDIS SHOP with Newspapers • 24/7 Launderette • Off Licence Jet Wash Lottery • Oil 4 Wales Fuel
Orders now taken for St. Mary’s Bread Home Deliveries of groceries now available HEATING OIL AND RED DIESEL ON THE PUMP Deliveries available 100ltr minimum
GLANUSK COUNTRY STORE Old Station Masters House, Sennybridge, Brecon, LD3 8RS 01874 636757
(Opposite Welsh Shearing Centre)
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with a good range of new & second-hand shot guns and rifles For all your wet weather gear & work wear Equestrian Everything you need, clothing, tack, accessories & feed Horse Rugs, Washed, Reproofed & Repaired Second-hand saddlery sold on commission basis Shooting Accessories & Clothing Available Light Military repairs undertaken
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Protecting wildlife for the future
Wild in July
All share a distinctive “ruff ” of leaves from four in a cross (as in Crosswort) to many around the stem in the Cleavers or Goosegrass that clings to your clothing at the least brush of an arm. Hardly a surprise then that they were grouped into a family of their own – the Rubiaceae. The arrangement of leaves around the stem is called a “whorl” by botanists and the example shown here displays a whorl of eight or more leaves below the flowering stems. This is Hedge Bedstraw which can make a splendid display in hedges as this plant was in Cwm Senni. It isn’t the commonest of species in our area though, making it even more special to come across.
Galium album Hedge Bedstraw, Briwydd y clawdd The Bedstraws are distinctive and widely varying at the same time, from the Woodruff that delights us in springtime woodland to Lady’s Bedstraw lighting up limestone areas and Crosswort adorning many of our Brecknock lanes in high summer.
The family has specialised species for most habitats, such as marshy areas and limestone rocks so we encounter a Bedstraw most times we are out recording plant communities. Brecknock at The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales: www.bit.ly/breconwild John Crellin
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July at TB! An evening of Film and Stage music presented by Brecon Town Concert Band and the Cosmopolitan Music Society (3rd). The Cosmopolitan Music Society (CMS) is one of the largest and oldest community music organizations in Canada. Established in 1963. Sport Powys Dance Festival (5th) includes a variety of acts from John Beddoes Campus, Llandrindon High School, Builth High School, Gwernyfed High School, Crickhowell High School, Brecon High School, Ysgol Penmaes and Ysgol Maesydderwern. Follow the exploits of Don Pasquale in this riotous new version of Donizetti’s classic comic opera. Don Pasquale (6th) features a small cast and an on-stage orchestra like you’ve never seen or heard before. The boys are back with a brand spanking new, full length adult evening show The Noise Next Door – REMIX!!! (7th) Eleven time sell-out veterans of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and one of the country’s most sought after comedy club headliners, The Noise Next Door leave audiences everywhere in awe of their lightning-quick wit and totally original comedic talents. In the Mid Wales Dance Academy Annual Showcase 2019 (13th & 14th), a cast of over 250 students will present ‘Quartet.’ The performances will include ballet, tap, street and modern dance styles. Simon Weston (17th) is a truly remarkable man who despite all he has suffered has emerged as one of this country’s most inspirational people. He was a soldier serving in the British Army at the time of the Falklands War in 1982 when two Argentine planes bombed RFA Sir Galahad and turned the ship into an inferno. Tracing the life of this heroic Zulu leader, King Cetshwayo: The Musical (23rd & 24th) is a vibrant and colourful production performed by over 20 artists as well as live musicians from South Africa, which combines theatre, film and traditional Zulu and Shembe dance movements. With more groove than you could shake a pair of maracas at, Oye Santana (26th) performs five decades of hits. Every performance is a show and every track a fiesta!
Coming to Theatr Brycheiniog this July! Brecon Town Concert Band and the Cosmopolitan Music Society Wed 3 July, 7pm £8.50 / £6.50
Sports Powys Dance Festival Fri 5 July, 7.30pm £6 / £4
Don Pasquale Sat 6 July, 7.30pm £19 / £17
The Noise Next Door – REMIX!! Sun 7 July, 8pm £15 / £13
Mid Wales Dance Academy Annual Showcase
Sat 13 July & Sunday 14 July, 6pm / 2.30pm / 5pm £10.50 / £9.50
Simon Weston
Wed 17 July, 7.30pm £20
King Cetshwayo: The Musical Thurs 23 & Wed 24 July, 7.30pm £16
Oye Santana
Fri 26 July, 7.30pm £20
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Gardens open for charity Now that summer is in full swing, July sees yet more gardens around Brecon opening to the public under the National Garden Scheme, supporting a variety of caring charities such as Macmillan Cancer Support, Marie Curie and Parkinson’s UK. Gardens of grand houses, cottages, a working mill and a farm, there’s something for everyone – and they all provide tea and cakes! Talgarth Mill opens on Saturday 6th - Sunday 7th July, from 10am to 4pm. It’s pretty riverside garden is maintained by volunteers. There’s a productive area with fruit trees, vegetables and soft fruit as well as herbaceous plants. The wildlife area offers places to sit by the river and watch the mill wheel turning and spot birds such as dippers, wagtails, kingfishers and herons. Wide flat paths allow for wheelchair access.The garden is attached to a working water mill which produces flour, used in its café and bakery. Admission £3.50. Llangoed Hall Hotel near Llyswen opens on Sunday 7th July from 2pm to 5pm. With lovely views of the Black Mountains, the large organic garden features a maze and a croquet lawn – now could be your chance to learn how to play! If instead a gentle stroll is your preference, there are formal herb and rose gardens in a walled area, as well as shrubs and mixed borders, soft fruit, 98 fruit trees and a cutting border. There will also be plants for sale. Admission £4. The villagers of Crai have grouped together to open a number of their gardens on Sunday 14th July from 2pm to 5pm. At 1000 feet above sea level, Crai gardens are set against the backdrop of Fan Gyhirych and Fan Brycheiniog. They come in various shapes, sizes and designs. Some even have chickens and ducks. Tea and home made cakes will be available in the village hall. Combined admission price £5. Also open on Sunday 14th July from 1pm to 5.30, Treberfydd House, on the shores of Llangorse lake
at Llangasty, is a Grade 1 listed Victorian Gothic mansion.The 10 acres of grounds include a Victorian rockery, herbaceous border, manicured lawns and a magnificent Cedar of Lebanon. Admission £5. Plants can be purchased from Treberfydd Walled Garden, a commercial nursery, next door to the house. House tours will also be available every half hour (last tour 4pm) at an additional charge of £3. The last weekend in July sees a hill farm which now grows lavender opening to the public. The blaze of colour from the blue lavender fields in the Welsh hills is a sight to behold. Welsh Lavender will be open on Saturday 27th - Sunday 28th July, from 10am to 6pm, and can be found at Maesmynis above Builth Wells. Visitors can learn about farming lavender and how the distillation process works. The farm shop stocks all sorts of products from lavender handcream to lavender chocolate. Spectacular views of the Epynt and a pond popular with wild swimmers are a bonus. Admission £4. For directions to the gardens and more details, visit the National Garden Scheme website at ngs.org.uk, or look out for the free yellow NGS Powys booklet available at libraries, tourist offices and other local venues.
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King of the Zulus comes to Brecon It’s not every day that a real life Zulu king comes to Brecon, but over the last few years a close personal relationship has grown between Wales and the Zulu nation in Kwazulu Natal, resulting in a visit this July of Zulu King, Goodwill Zwelithini kaBhekuzulu. Two years ago, Brecon saw the visit of Queen Mantfombi with an impressive 100-strong Zulu entourage. 2019 is the 140th anniversary of the Anglo-Zulu wars, known for the Battle of Isandlwana and famously for Rorke’s Drift, and to coincide with the anniversary a series of events are planned. Not usually open to the public, The Army Barracks on The Watton plays host to a cultural and historical pageant to welcome King Goodwill on Sunday 21st July from 1pm. Winners of the King Goodwill Youth Art Competition will be presented to the king. The event is free and will feature performances by local choirs and bands and will climax with Beating The Retreat. On Monday 22nd July, Brecon Cathedral stages a Welsh Concert with Brecon Male Voice Choir, harpist Emily Harris and soloists Emily Pugh and Ben Anthony. The evening starts at 7.30pm and is compered by Sir Tim Ackroyd. Tuesday and Wednesday, July 23rd and 24th, see performances at Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon of Jerry
Pooe’s Cetshwayo. The musical is based on the life of King Cetshwayo, and tells the story of the AngloZulu wars, his subsequent capture and his visit to London and meeting with Queen Victoria. To commemorate this historical Brecon visit, a map has been designed by a local artist to show the sites King Cetshwayo visited in 1882. In addition, a children’s book written by Janet Holcroft, about the life of King Cetshwayo is released and includes artwork by pupils from Llanfaes School, Mount Street School, Cradoc School and Christ College. The King Goodwill visit to Brecon has been organised by Dorcas Cresswell and the Friends of the Royal Welsh Regimental Museum and has been supported by the Armed Forces Covenant and the Heritage Lottery Fund. The King Goodwill Pageant at Brecon Barracks has the support of Colonel (retired) Mike Snook and the Army and is a free admission event. Tickets for the Welsh Concert at Brecon Cathedral and the Cetshwayo Musical at Theatr Brycheiniog are available from the theatre box office on 01874 611622. Photos: King Goodwill Zwelithini (by SA History) Cetshwayo The Musical by Jerry Pooe (by Nigel Evans)
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The Royal Welsh The 100th Royal Welsh Show, will be held on 22 - 25 July at the showground in Llanelwedd, Builth Wells. Throughout the four days there will be a number of commemorative celebrations to mark this milestone in the show’s history. These include hosting a wedding during the first day of the event, a farming through the ages display in our main ring each day, and an aweinspiring Supreme Champion of Champions class, which will see horses, cattle, sheep, goats and pigs all competing for this one-off 100th Royal Welsh Show title. Along with the fantastic livestock, the show provides something to interest everyone through its wide range of activities including forestry, horticulture, crafts, countryside sports, food and drink and a 12hour programme each day of exciting entertainment, attractions and displays. The big attractions in the main ring this year will be the incredible Atkinson Action Horses and the daredevil Bolddog Lings motorcycle display team.
Returning to entertain the crowds will be the spectacular Regimental Band of the Royal Welsh, Black Mountains Falconry, Tristar Carriage Driving, Meirion Owen and the Quack Pack and much more. With over a thousand tradestands and hundreds of amazing food and drink stalls, even the most discerning shopper will be spoilt for choice during the show – we’ve even provided ‘shopping crèches’ to keep your purchases safe until home time. For more details and discounted e-tickets, visit www.rwas.wales 01982 553683 / requests@rwas.co.uk
A great experience Wye Valley Falconry is the brainchild of Luke Mammatt, a falconer from Hereford who has worked at a number of centres around the UK over a 14 year career. Luke has now returned, and brought his passion back to Herefordshire by establishing his own business.Yet he has no visitor centre or even premises; rather, he offers private experiences and events, where clients get to meet and fly various birds of prey such as hawks, falcons and owls. A private one-to-one experience will help you understand why birds of prey are some of the most fascinating predators in the world; a flying display will show you their amazing aerial agility and natural hunting techniques; an educational visit to a club or organisation (covering any age-group - nurseries to residential homes) will teach you about their evolutionary features, characteristics and behaviours; or why not take photographs in full flight? Photographic experiences can challenge the best to capture a falcon as it sweeps by at nearly 100mph! Luke also offers wedding services – your wedding rings can be delivered down the aisle by a barn owl which adds something magical to your special day.Whatever you choose, you’ll be sure to have a great experience with Wye Valley Falconry.
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Summer holiday activities... Summer Days at Oaker Wood are the sort of day children will remember for years to come. Their activity site is set in 175 acres of woodland where they offer a wide range of Outdoor Activities. The activity programme varies each day including a selection from Zip Wire, Monkey Climbing, High Ropes Challenges, Low Rope Assault Course, Target Shooting, Rafting, Outdoor Pizza Cooking and Den Making. Some days will also include fun and games on the Inflatable Obstacle Course.
Steam and Vintage Rally Sunday 11th August 2019 from 9.30am
At £24.50 a day (discounts for multi-day bookings) this offers excellent value for money for a fun packed day for your child during the summer holidays. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 30th July – 22nd August. We also have adventure days especially for teenagers aged 11-16 years. High Ropes Mix and Match sessions including Zip Wire, Tree Trekking, Quick Jump & Monkey Climbing. Paintball sessions based at their Woodland Fort with games such as defend the bus and attack the helicopter. Teen Days are on Wednesday 7th and 21st August.
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Fall in love with 19 Upper Linney In the heart of Ludlow is this pretty and comfortable one bedroom self catering cottage. Its owner, Rosemary Thomas, who is local to the Ludlow area, has run 19 Upper Linney as a holiday let since 2010. The cottage is just a few minutes walk away from the market square, castle, Butter Cross and St Laurence’s church, making it an ideal place to stay to access all that Ludlow has to offer. Ludlow is full of individual shops, butchers, bakers, charming pubs and restaurants and historic attractions. It is only a short wall through the quaint streets of Ludlow from the train station. Many guests come back time after time, all year round, either as people who just love Ludlow, to visit family, or for a special occasion such as a wedding. The cottage has a high quality Super King bed, with Hypnos mattress, which can be as either a
double or two singles. There is free Wi-Fi, smart TV, every convenience expected, and a lovely private courtyard garden with rattan armchairs and sun loungers. Free parking comes with the cottage, just yards away on The Linney. Beautiful walks by the river and on Whitcliffe Common are easily accessed from the cottage if you want to experience the wonderful countryside around Ludlow. After just a short drive you can be on Titterstone Clee, Brown Clee, The Long Mynd, or within an hour, The Malverns, Hergest Ridge, or Stiperstones and Brecon Beacons. Whether you are a walker or not, Ludlow has so much to offer visitors, with something for everyone from food and drink, castles and architecture, to great shopping and wonderful scenery, all within minutes from 19 Upper Linney, Ludlow.
Italian night! 4 star Grade II listed self-catering cottage in a quaint street in the heart of Old Ludlow. Perfect cottage for two. Super King bed as double or two singles. Pretty, private courtyard garden backing onto town wall. Excellent location. Short breaks welcome, any day arrival. Beautiful walks nearby. 01584 831 136 • 07971 515 402 r.thomas800@btinternet.com www.upperlinney.co.uk
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The Powys Brecknock Federation of WIs are hoping for some Mediterranean sunshine on the evening of Tuesday 16th July when they hold an Italian themed fundraising event at Bwlch Village Hall. A delicious supper of meat or vegetarian lasagne, salad and bread will be served, followed by an irresistible Italian dessert. Entertainment will be provided by vocalist Jayne Owen-Lowe. Much fun is sure to ensue, and this promises to be a wonderful night! Attendees should bring their own beverage (glasses will be provided) along with a plate, knife, fork and spoon. Tickets are £10. For tickets, or to find a local WI for you, please ring the Federation office (Tuesdays 11am to 2pm or Fridays 10am to 12.30pm) on 01874 622 666, or email powysbrecknock@gmx.co.uk.
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Q&A with: Matthews Fruit Where are you based? We are located at Aberbran, which is on the A40 going towards Sennybridge about 3 miles from Brecon.
What fruit and vegetable do you grow? The fruit we grow includes strawberries, raspberries, gooseberries, black and red currants, broad beans and peas. We also sell, but do not grow, potatoes along with free-range eggs, home-made jam and local honey. Is all produce ready to pick in July? The first fruits that will be available to pick (around the end of June) are strawberries and gooseberries. These will be closely followed by blackcurrants, redcurrants and raspberries.The broad beans and peas are ready for picking around the middle of July. Obviously this is all dependent on the weather as hot, sunny weather will bring the fruit on quicker and overcast, dull weather will prolong the ripening time!
If someone was to visit, could they spend the morning or afternoon with you? They are welcome to stay as long as they wish and can also buy hot and cold drinks along with cakes and cream teas. There is plenty of seating and they can also bring a picnic if they so wish. Is there anything else you’d like to let our readers know? There is no entry fee – just turn up and start picking!
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Strawberries, Raspberries, Strawberries, Raspberries, BlackBlack & Red Currants, Gooseberries, & Red Currants, Gooseberries, Who’s part of the team for Matthews Fruit? The Broad Beans, Peas, Potatoes. Broad Beans, Peas, Potatoes. team consists of myself – Kay Epps - along with (When in season) (When in season) Strawberries, Raspberries, Ready picked PicnicRaspberries, benches Strawberries, MID JUNE - LATE JULY / EARLY Andrew Matthews. We have our various helpers orders taken. and hot & cold AUGUST RING FOR AVAILABILITY. ReadyCurrants, picked Picnic bench Black & Red Gooseberries, Open 10am 6pm drinks available. LATE JUNE LATE AUGUST MID JUNE LATE JULY / EARLY Black & Red Currants, Gooseber who include Di Jones and Janice Palmer along with orders taken. and hot & co AUGUST FORBroad AVAILABILITY. RING RING FOR AVAILABILITY Broad Beans, Peas, Potatoes. Beans, Peas, Potatoes quite a few ‘casual’ pickers who come daily to help Open 10am - 6pm drinks availab Call Andy & Kay Matthews on 01874 623301 Mob: 07977091462, in season) (When in season) e: andyandkay@btconnect.com Aberbran Fawr Farm, Aberbran Brecon, Powys, LD3 9NG us pick the ‘ready-picked’ fruit and vegetables.(When Picnicbenches Area, Picnic
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Can people pick their own fruit and veg? The public are welcome to come from 10 am to 6 pm to pick their own fruit and vegetables or buy fresh ‘ready picked’ in our shop.
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Local Talent Wolfie Hughes
Type of talent: Traditional archer, horseman and action performer for Film and TV. What got you into archery? My father bought me a bow when I was eleven years old as a birthday present. How long have you been riding? I first started riding in my late teens. My mother is passionate about horses and as my father was learning to ride, it became a family interest. What made you decide to get on a horse and shoot a bow? Mounted archery was a normal occurrence in past times. This was usually to facilitate hunting, combat or a show of skill and prowess. It seemed a natural progression for me to combine my two passions and test my skill further. How did you get into the film and TV industry? Through my success and titles as Welsh and British traditional archery champion, I was suggested for the role of an archer on the BBC drama Atlantis. Once I worked on Atlantis, I realised I really enjoyed combining my archery skills with acting on screen. I then went on to train in on screen combat and weapon skills. Is TV and Film as glamorous as people think it is? I recently spent 8 months working on Game of Thrones series 8, as a Dothraki. This was working with a horse riding stunt team. As fantastic as this was - with the weapons work and battle scenes all being on horseback, its physically demanding work. In addition you have to work very long days and nights, sometimes up to 12 hours in the saddle. Combine this with chilling winter temperatures and rain, typical of the northeast coast of Ireland and it isn’t always that comfortable. However, I always remember how lucky I am, being able to be involved with huge projects such as this. So it’s definitely a case of finding a balance! You coach archery to the stars on set. Who have you most recently coached? I have recently coached Jenna Coleman and Kate Fleetwood for the
ITV Drama, Victoria. Just prior to that, I worked with Jeremy Irons on a HBO TV series called the Watchman, which is due for release soon. I also coached Ollie Rix in The Spanish Princess. What might we have recently seen you in, on TV? I was on Casualty in June, as Wolfie – a medieval reenactor with a dislocated shoulder. I also appeared in The Spanish Princess, shooting longbows alongside the main character Edward Stafford. What’s been your most proudest moment using your skills? Earlier this year, I was cast as lead character, directed by Ridley Scott Associates for a virtual Viking experience called the Viking Planet. This opened in Oslo in June. I was lucky enough to then travel to Norway and film in a stunning coast location. I got to co-ordinate Viking battle scenes and gallop on an Icelandic horse, one of my lifelong ambitions. Tell us about your archery coaching business and current plans: I coach archery just outside Brecon, having done so for 6 years. I would love to focus on coaching more people in archery skills. I offer one to one coaching, as well as experiences for groups of individuals – such things as birthday parties or corporate groups. If you want to have a go at archery on a horse, we can do that too! Have a look at www.herohorsearchery.net for more information. What do you want people to know about archery? It’s something everyone has the potential to do. It’s therapeutic and fun. It calms the mind and is wonderfully addictive. Have a go!
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New in Town: Found Gallery Where are you based? Found Gallery is situated at the end of The Bulwark in Brecon – a prime position as people enter the town from the east, and opposite Y Gaer – the renovated museum, library and community hub that is also due to open this Summer. Why the Brecon area? Punch Maughan has known Brecon all her life, having holidayed in the area every year as a child, having worked here when she first left school, and then having lived locally with her husband for the last 30 years bringing up their three children – who have now all flown the nest! Why did you decide to open the Found Gallery? Having moved into Brecon itself a couple of years ago, after selling their 20 bed bunkhouse, the Maughans were looking for a new project. For seven years they hosted Art @ No 10 on The Struet in the house they now live in, and latterly Punch has been the Visual Arts Coordinator at Theatr Brycheiniog, managing The Andrew Lamont Gallery. 1,The Bulwark offered the opportunity for James to own the offices he needed for his business, GroupAccommodation.com, whilst enhancing the town’s high street with a gallery dedicated to raising the profile of the town whilst supporting the artistic community of Wales and beyond.
How is this different than the others you have launched? We have never owned a retail business before, but we are always keen to embrace new challenges. What type of education or experience helped you to open/run/manage this business? We have been business owners for the majority of our working lives. We have supported artists and makers in Wales for over 10 years ever since our first Art @ No 10 exhibition. Describe a typical day in your business: A typical week will involve welcoming people into Found to enjoy the work of the artists and makers of whatever is the current exhibition. Certain days will be spent out and about meeting different creatives and visiting potential future exhibitors. Every six weeks or so we will be taking down one exhibition and then setting up the next one. Monday will be our day off! Any advice to new businesses in this area? Believe in your local high street. Found Gallery - opening it’s doors at 10am on Friday 5th July.
What are some of challenges you encountered? Every building project has its challenges, but we thrive on challenges. What do you wish you had known before you started? Some of the answers to all the decisions we have had to make! Is this the first business you have launched? We have always been self employed – James in magazine publishing and then with his successful holiday accommodation website for groups. Punch has worked in catering, is a qualified Montessori teacher – previously owning and running a nursery school in London and, briefly, one close to Brecon when her eldest children were young. Together Punch and James ran a 20 bed bunkhouse north of Sennybridge for 15 years and Stay At No 10 in Brecon for 7 years. Punch set up and then was the Executive Director of Brecon Beacons Tourism for 8 years.
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Festival for Food & Drink Lovers Ludlow Food Festival: 13th - 15th September 2019
The UK’s first-ever food festival celebrates its Silver Jubilee this September. To mark this momentous milestone, Ludlow Food Festival is hosting a spectacular line up of demonstrations, talks and workshops - as well as showcasing 180 top-quality local food and drink producers from across the Marches. Held in the stunning surroundings of the town’s medieval castle, the Festival features four live cooking demonstration stages. Attracting some of the most eminent names in food – from Michelin starred chefs to respected food writers – the Festival was established to promote the incredible produce of the Welsh Marches. With tickets from just £9 in advance (which includes entry to all of Ludlow Castle), visitors can enjoy talks, chef demonstrations and free kids’ activities. Full details, the latest line-up and pre-Festival discounted tickets can be found at: www.ludlowfoodfestival.co.uk
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We have a variety of different decorative aggregates to compliment decking and paving stones, along with garden gates and garden sleepers. We also stock artificial grass which looks great on smaller, hard to cut lawned areas. All products can be delivered to your home or workplace.
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Tax peril of mixand-match ISAs: Savers can easily fall foul of the rules putting money in dribs and drabs
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Savers looking to put money into a cash ISA in dribs and drabs, or mix and match different accounts, can easily fall foul of the rules. They run the risk of forfeiting a chunk of their ISA allowance unless they pick the right bank or building society. It’s all down to the way each organisation has set up its ISAs. Some let you mix fixed rate and easy-access accounts, and add to them whenever you want during the year. All are wrapped up together to count as just one cash ISA.
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But with most providers, opening an easy-access account will count as one ISA, while your fixed rate will count as another. Opening more than one ISA in the current tax year breaks the overall ISA rules laid down by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). These say you can put up to £20,000 into a cash ISA this tax year — which runs from April 6, 2019, to April 5, 2020 — where your interest is automatically tax free. But you can only open and hold one cash ISA in the current tax year. You can run into problems if you open a fixed rate cash ISA now with part of your allowance, with a plan to add to it later in the year when more money comes in from, say, an inheritance or tax-free sum from a pension. The cash ISA rules are easy to fall foul of. For anyone who is unsure of the rules it would be best to double check with their ISA provider or an Independent Financial Adviser before making any further ISA contributions this tax-year. – Tom Russell – Director of Beacon IFA Ltd
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Adelina Patti [1843-1919]
This world famous opera singer, with an amazing soprano voice, was born in Spain to Italian parents. The highest paid singer of her era, she performed all over the world.
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Her leisure time was spent in a small mansion house in Breconshire, which she bought in 1878, enlarged and castellated. She named it ‘Craig-y-Nos’ Castle. Here she entertained her guests in her purpose built theatre and recovered her voice following extensive touring. She loved the peace and the people of the valley. They loved her in return and she was treated as royalty.
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Her generosity was extensive; she sent baskets of exotic fruit, grown at Craig-y-nos, to invalids in the area. She also gave charity concerts even after she had largely retired. She married three times, and the religious ceremony for her third marriage to Baron Rolf Cederstrom was performed at St Michael’s Roman Catholic Church, Brecon in 1899. The Borough of Brecon declared a holiday on the day and the streets were decorated and lined with people, as she and her guests were taken from Free Street Station to the Church. For details about the celebrations to mark the centenary of her death, in September, see next month’s ‘Your History’, and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ adelinapatticelebrations2019/ www.blfhs.co.uk © Breconshire Local & Family History Society
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JULY
Tips for Gardeners Flower Garden 2 Prune and dead head roses. 2 Deadhead bedding plants, hanging baskets and containers. 2 Plant autumn flowering bulbs. 2 Water and feed regularly. Kitchen Garden 2 Harvest vegetable crops as soon as they are ready. 2 Keep the vegetable garden well watered and weed regularly. 2 Harvest raspberries, redcurrants, blackcurrants and gooseberries.
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2 Keep clipping away at your fresh herb plants. You can freeze herbs. Greenhouse 2 Put up greenhouse shading in preparation for sunny days. 2 Keep well ventilated. Damp down regularly to increase humidity. The Lawn 2 Continue to mow, but raise the height slightly during dry periods to keep the lawn looking lush and green. 2 Keep edges trimmed. General Advice 2 July is a holiday month. Water the garden well before you go. You may wish to think about setting up an automatic watering system. 2 Ensure the pond is well oxygenated. Fountains should be running all day. 2 Get the BBQ out and take advantage of any nice weather! Article supplied by The Old Railway Line Garden Centre. Three Cocks
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BRECON Poets: JACK. E. L. LEHNSHERR-GEBELE Jack is a 21 year old poet, living in the beautiful town of Brecon. A young soul, “just another kid who fell for Keats, Byron and Shelley”. A homage to the poet E.A. Houseman and Colin Dexters Endeavour Morse.
A REMORSEFUL DAY Early light beams far from the azure heavens skies As I kiss thee goodbye While your lips were still red I could never have imagined you dead
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Camphill Communities Coleg Elidyr is a successful and well-established residential specialist further education college for young adults with learning difficulties and disabilities.
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Applications will be dealt with as they are received Previous experience of working with young adults with autism, learning difficulties and disabilities is desirable but not essential. Required training provided. Successful candidates will work across education and care environments adopting a person centred approach to education and training on and off-site. You should be committed to building your own skills and knowledge to best support students to achieve their goals.
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Kirsty Williams
Recently I’ve been trying to do my bit to raise awareness of the importance of claiming pension credit. This is a particularly important issue in our part of the world. 26.6% of people in Brecon and Radnorshire are 65 and over (it’s 19.9% across all of Wales). As well as providing income support, pension credit acts as a ‘passport’ to other benefits. It will take on added significance from June 2020, following the announcement that the TV licence for people over 75 will only be available to those receiving pension credit. However, around 40% of people aren’t claiming pension credit when they could. This is around 1.3million across Great Britain and would likely mean well over 1000 in Brecon and Radnorshire. I believe the Westminster Government should take steps to address the low uptake rates, but I also think there are things that can be done at a community level. If you’re not claiming pension credit when you could, or you know friends or family members who this may apply to, then please consider if there’s anything you can do to help ensure everyone’s getting the support they need. July is the month of the Royal Welsh Show, and I want to quickly mention the link between agriculture and the environment. Last month I attended NFU Cymru’s inaugural ‘sustainable agriculture’ conference, and used my speech to highlight the need for a full recognition of the benefits agriculture brings to the environment. We are often quick to talk about our beautiful countryside – we should be equally quick to recognise who helps keep it that way. Environmental issues have attracted much-welcome attention in recent months and the relationship between agriculture and the environment isn’t always a simple one, but it has been encouraging to see farming representatives take a lead. As ever, if there is anything you’d like to discuss with me please get in touch at kirsty.williams@assembly. wales or on 01874 625739.
Yn ddiweddar rwyf wedi bod yn ceisio gwneud fy rhan i godi ymwybyddiaeth o bwysigrwydd hawlio credyd pensiwn. Mae hwn yn fater arbennig o bwysig yn ein rhan ni o’r byd. Mae 26.6% o bobl ym Mrycheiniog a Maesyfed yn 65 oed a throsodd (mae hyn yn 19.9% ar draws Cymru gyfan). Yn ogystal â darparu cymorth incwm, mae credyd pensiwn yn gweithredu fel ‘pasbort’ i fudd-daliadau eraill. Bydd arwyddocâd ychwanegol i hynny o fis Mehefin 2020, yn dilyn y cyhoeddiad y bydd y drwydded deledu ond ar gael ar gyfer pobl dros 75 oed sy’n derbyn credyd pensiwn. Fodd bynnag, nid yw tua 40% o bobl yn hawlio credyd pensiwn pan allen nhw wneud hynny. Mae hynny’n tua 1.3 miliwn o bobl ledled Prydain a byddai hynny’n golygu y gallai ymhell dros 1000 o bobl ym Mrycheiniog a Maesyfed fod yn gymwys. Credaf y dylai Llywodraeth San Steffan gymryd camau i fynd i’r afael â’r cyfraddau derbyn isel, ond credaf hefyd fod pethau y gellir eu gwneud ar lefel gymunedol. Os nad ydych yn hawlio credyd pensiwn pan allech chi, neu os ydych chi’n adnabod ffrindiau neu aelodau o’r teulu y gallai hyn fod yn berthnasol iddynt, ystyriwch a oes unrhyw beth y gallwch ei wneud i helpu i sicrhau bod pawb yn cael y cymorth sydd ei angen arnynt. Gorffennaf yw mis y Sioe Fawr, ac rwyf am sôn yn gyflym am y cysylltiad rhwng amaethyddiaeth a’r amgylchedd. Fis diwethaf, fe wnes i fynychu cynhadledd gyntaf ‘amaethyddiaeth gynaliadwy’ NFU Cymru, a defnyddiais fy araith i amlygu’r angen am gydnabyddiaeth lawn o’r manteision y mae amaethyddiaeth yn eu cynnig i’r amgylchedd. Rydym yn aml yn barod i siarad am ein cefn gwlad prydferth - dylem fod yr un mor barod i gydnabod pwy sy’n helpu i’w gadw felly. Mae materion amgylcheddol wedi denu llawer o sylw yn ystod y misoedd diwethaf ac nid yw’r berthynas rhwng amaethyddiaeth a’r amgylchedd bob amser yn un syml, ond mae wedi bod yn galonogol gweld cynrychiolwyr ffermio ar flaen y gad. Fel arfer, os oes unrhyw beth yr hoffech ei drafod gyda mi, cysylltwch â ni kirsty.williams@cynulliad. cymru neu ar 01874 625739. This article is bilingual due to the Official Languages Scheme of the National Assembly for Wales.
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Last year’s PAVO Group Award Winner, the Hay, Brecon, Talgarth Sanctuary for Refugees (HBTS4R) Group continues to do invaluable work locally and in just a couple of weeks’ time, they will be returning to Talgarth for a favourite fixture in the summer calendar. In what will be a freestanding event this year, the Mid Wales (South) League Champions, Talgarth Town FC, will be hosting a tournament at King George V playing field, on Saturday 13th July with refugees based in Swansea and Newport. Details are still being finalised at the time of going to press, but HBTS4R, with support from Talgarth and District Regeneration Group, are looking forward to greeting our visitors again this year, in a spirit of friendship and good sport. We can expect our area to be in the media spotlight in the coming month or so, with the advent of the Royal Welsh Show and other events. I’m sure that we will play our part in welcoming tourists and other visitors from near and far. As well as showing our community in a positive light, it also provides a genuine boost to our local economy, which is to be warmly welcomed. In the meantime, if you have any feedback, please do not hesitate to contact me by email: President@welshlibdems.org.uk on Facebook @WilliamPowellLD or Twitter @WmPowell2016 Best wishes,William.
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Dementia Friendly Fun Activities: (First Monday in the month) 10.30am. Brecon Leisure Centre. Get active with our inclusive fun activity sessions. £2 per person, carers come for free. Contact Brecon Leisure Centre 01874 623 677. Drums for All: (Every fortnight). 10.30–11.30am. Theatr Brycheiniog. Beat it Percussion present a series of dementiafriendly music making sessions. Ideal for older adults who are looking for something creative and social to get involved in. Drums For All brings people together to make music, chat and most importantly have fun. Visit www.brycheiniog.co.uk. Contact Lynn at Beat It Percussion 07875 090 946. ITC ‘Happy Hour’: 11am–12 noon. Brecon Library. First time online? Whether its help with Basic Computing or ICT queries, eBooks or audiobooks, eMagazines, or even just renewing your books – Brecon Library can help. Free drop in session. Contact 01874 623 346. Sewing Group: 1–3pm. Llanddew Village Hall. An informal group meeting each week for a chat and cup of tea while sewing. 2nd Rainbows (girls aged 5-7): (Term time only). 5.30–6.30pm. www.girlguiding.org.uk.
Brownies: (Term time only). 6–7.30pm. Age 7 to 10. www. girlguiding.org.uk/brownies. Alive & Kickin’ Community Choir: 7–9pm. The Muse, Glamorgan St, Brecon, LD3 7PF. Everyone aged 16+ who wants to sing is most welcome. £5 per session. Contact Tanya Walker 07723 016 837. Brecon Town Concert Band: 7–9pm. Theatr Brycheiniog. If you play, or would like to learn a brass, woodwind or percussion instrument, then the Brecon Town Concert Band is an ideal place for you. The band is a mix of all ages and abilities, playing music from the very easy to more advanced, with performances throughout the year. Visit www. brycheiniog.co.uk. Contact Dave 07779 390 954. Charity Cash Bingo: 7.30pm. The Gremlin Hotel, Brecon. Brecon Rotary Club: 7.30pm. The Castle Hotel, Brecon. New members welcome. Contact 01874 636 390. Crafty Ladies: (Every third Monday in the month). 7.30pm. Llyswen & Boughrood Community Hall. We do something different each month so if you would like to join in the fun, contact Carol by email: carolbrown42@hotmail.com.
TUESDAY Brecon Indoor Market: 9.30am– 5pm. Brecon Market Hall. Visit www.breconmarket.co.uk. Badminton: 10am–12 noon. Brecon Leisure Centre. £3 per session. Come and join our friendly group. Beginners welcome. Rackets provided. Crick Howlers: 10am. The Parish Hall, Church Lane, Crickhowell. The Crick Howlers are a natural voice group led by Helen Vincent, where all songs are taught by ear so you don’t need to be able to read music. Contact 01873 832 795. Cheeky Cherubs Playgroup: 10am–12 noon. Bishop Bevan Hall, Brecon. Join us for a cuppa and a natter whilst the kids play! £2 per child, 50p for each additional child. Snacks and tea & coffee included in the price. Alzheimer’s Society – Tea, Chat & Activities in Brecon: 10.30am–12 noon. Kensington Baptist Church Hall, Watergate, Brecon LD3 9AR. A popular and friendly group for people whose lives are affected by dementia. . Contact the Alzheimer’s Society Dementia Support Worker 01874 712 083. Hard of Hearing Support Group: (Third Tuesday in the month). 10.30am–12.30pm. Brecon Library. New members welcome. Speakers and discussions and advice plus a cup of tea and meet like minded people. Contact Wales Council for the Deaf 01443 485 687 or email: mail@ wcdeaf.org.uk.
Brecon Bellringers: 7.30–9pm. Brecon Chamber of Trade Brecon Cathedral (First & Meeting: (First Monday of the third Monday in the month), month). 6pm. The Castle Hotel, St Mary’s Church (Second & Brecon. Contact Sarah Lewis, fourth Monday in the month). All email: chamberoftradebrecon@ welcome. Contact Paul Johnson Story Time: 11–11.30am. Brecon Please mention the Local when responding to adverts Library. Free & all ages welcome. 01874 658Beacon 670. gmail.com. - 43 -
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What’s on: during the week Rob’s No Worries Yoga – “Stretch & Release”: 12 noon– 1pm. The Well-Being Centre, St Mary’s St. Brecon. £5 or £25 for a 6 week course. Contact 01874 625 358. Alive & Kickin Community Choir Brecon: (Term time only). 12 noon–1.30pm. Theatr Brycheiniog. Uplift singing sessions. £6/£5. Take a break on a Tuesday afternoon and inject your week with a healthy dose of well-being, health and happiness through singing! Led by Alive & Kickin vocal coach, Tanya Walker. Visit www.brycheiniog.co.uk. Contact Tanya Walker 07723 016 837. Bridge Lessons for Improvers: 1.30–3.30pm. The Old Muse, Glamorgan Street, Brecon. Visit www.breconbridgeclub.org.uk. Contact 01874 622 158. Free help with NHS hearingaids: (First Tuesday of the month) 2–4pm. The Library, Brecon. Contact 02920 333 034. Caffi Croeso – Pop up Dementia Friendly Café: (Every third Tuesday in the month). 2–4pm. Parish Hall, Church Lane, Crickhowell. Action on Hearing Loss: 2–4pm. Brecon Library. We provide support to hearing aid users, enabling people to make the most of their hearing aid and manage their hearing loss effectively. Just come along to our free walk-in hearing aid support session. Contact 01874 623 346.
discussing a wide variety of pictures, artefacts and the history behind them. A great opportunity to broaden your knowledge and encourage your appreciation of fine arts. £8. Visit www.brycheiniog.co.uk. Contact Clodagh Law 01497 820 450. DAI y Bannau: 4pm. Theatre Brycheiniog, Brecon. A multimedia theatre group that aims to develop & enhance the skills of young people in relation to performing arts & multimedia theatre. Ages 7+. Contact 07846 446 268. Brecon Library Book Club: (Second Tuesday of the month) 5–6.30pm. Brecon Library. Call the Library to check what we’re reading this month! Visitors welcome. Contact 01874 623 346. Silent Sitting Meditation: 5.30– 6.30 pm. The Muse, Glamorgan Street, Brecon. Simple practice, instruction will be given if needed. Everyone welcome. Contact Ruth 07747 088 842. Brownies: 5.45–7.15pm. Age 7 to 10. www.girlguiding.org.uk/ brownies. Slimming World: 6pm. Bishop Bevan Hall, Lion St., Brecon. Contact Joan 01873 561 526 or 07796 628 419. Mid Wales Meteors Wheelchair Basketball Training Session (Term time only): 6–7.30pm. Gwernyfed Sports Hall, Gwernyfed School, Three Cocks. 12+. £3pp. Contact Fran 07745 641 873.
rhythms. No previous experience needed. First taster session is free. £4 per session. Contact Glenn 07971 398 727 / Catherine 01874 625 422. Brecon Bridge Club: 6.30pm. Brecon Rugby Club, Watton, Brecon. New members and visitors always welcome. Brecon Lions Club: (Every Second Tuesday of the month). 7pm. The Castle of Brecon Hotel, Brecon. New members welcome. Contact 01874 658 367. SambaBrecon: 7–9pm. Harley’s Night Club, 8 Bell Lane, Brecon. (Close to the library). SambaBrecon is a friendly community band which meets each week to practice drumming together and have fun. Contact Sue 07792 165 481 or Gill 01497 821 631. Brecon Youth Club: (Term time) 7–9.30pm. Brecon Youth Ctr., Cradoc Rd., Brecon. Age Group: 11 – 25. Contact Rhodri Jones 01874 622 658. Table Tennis Social Club: 7.30pm. Trallong Church Hall. Beginners, enthusiasts & veterans welcome. Contact Trevor Lee 01874 638 995. The Regimental Association of the Royal Welsh: (First Tuesday of the month). 7.30pm. Brecon RAFA Club, Concorde House, 101 The Struet, Brecon.
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What’s on: during the week Scottish Dancing: 7.30–9.30pm. Subud Hall, nr. Watton Villa, Brecon. Beginners welcome. Contact Peter Brock 01874 622 889. The Royal British Legion: (Second Tuesday of the month). 8pm. Brecon RAFA Club, Concorde House, 101 The Struet, Brecon. Brecon Jazz Club: (Every second Tuesday in the month). 8pm. The Muse, Glamorgan Street, Brecon, LD3 7DW. Visit www. breconjazzclub.org. Email: info@ breconjazzclub.org. WEDNESDAY Disturbed by someone else’s drinking? Living with alcoholism can be a lonely life. You need not be alone. To speak to someone who understands and for details of an Al-Anon meeting near you contact: 02074 030 888 or visit: www.al-anonuk.org.uk. Aberhonddu Angels (A young WI group): (First Wednesday of the month) Plough Chapel. Follow on Facebook for updates. Yoga with Johanna Paxton (Beginners & Improvers): 10–11am. Theatr Brycheiniog. Yoga for all ages and ability. Release unwanted stress and tension, while improving your strength, balance, flexibility and coordination. Classes are friendly, relaxed and taught with a good measure of humour. £36 for six week course (12th June–22nd July). Visit Visit www.brycheiniog. co.uk and www.johannapaxton. com. Contact jo@johannapaxton. com or 07515 028 072.
0–3 years. Followed by coffee, chat & play. Contact meithrin. aberhonddu@gmail.com. English Country Dancing (U3A): 10am–12 noon. St. Peter’s Church Hall, Glasbury.Taught by Margaret Gill. £3 per session. Just turn up for a free session or for more information contact Stephanie 01497 820 694 or Susan 01544 327 337. Yoga with Johanna Paxton (Beginners & Improvers): 12 noon–1pm. Llangors Community Centre.. Yoga for all ages and ability. Release unwanted stress and tension, while improving your strength, balance, flexibility and coordination. Classes are friendly, relaxed and taught with a good measure of humour. £36 for six week course (12th June–22nd July). Visit www.johannapaxton. com. Contact jo@johannapaxton. com or 07515 028 072. Visual Impairment Breconshire: (Every second & fourth Wednesday in the month) 1.30– 3.30pm. Watton Presbyterian Schoolroom. Contact 01874 624 949. The Mothers Union: (First Wednesday in the month) 2pm. The Diocesan Centre, Cathedral Close, Brecon Although called a “Mothers Union” you do not have to be a mother to join; single, married or divorced, all are welcome. Contact 01874 636 390.
Beacons Netball Club: 4–5.30pm years 7, 8 & 9. 5.30–7pm. Yr 10 & older. Brecon Leisure Centre. £3 on the night or reduced fee for the term. 1st training session free. Contact 01597 840 420. South Powys Youth Music (Term time only): 4.30–6.15pm. Brecon High School. Choir, percussion, strings and wind/brass groups and orchestra for the more advanced. Year 3 and above. Contact southpowysyouthmusic@gmail.com Rob’s No Worries Yoga – “Stretch & Release”: 6–7.30pm. £7 or £35 for a six week course. The Well-Being Centre, St Mary’s Street, Brecon. Contact 01874 625 358. Slimming World: 6pm. Glangrwyney Village Hall, Crickhowell Rd. Contact Joan 01873 561 526 or 07796 628 419. Brecon Camera Club: (Every second and fourth Wednesday of the month). 7pm. The Muse, Brecon. Contact michaelknee@ tiscali.co.uk. Force: 7–9pm. The ACF Ctr, Conway St, Brecon. Ages 12 – 18yrs. We aim to inspire young people to achieve success in life, make the most of their abilities & develop the qualities to be a good citizen. Contact 01873 813 756.
Green Drinks: (Every third Wednesday of the month). 7–9pm. The Greyhound Hotel, Builth Wells. Informal & Inspiring. Children’s Yoga with Johanna Social gathering for anyone Paxton: 3.50–4.30pm. The Muse, who wants to be involved Brecon. £20/£16 for four week with, working on, or studying Dwylo Bach – “Signing for course.Visit www.johannapaxton. environmental issues. Visit www. Little Hands”: (Term time only). com. Contact jo@johannapaxton. greendrinks.org/builth_wells. mention the Beacon when responding to adverts 10–11.30am. The Please Muse, Brecon. Contact 07791 687 573. comLocal or 07515 028 072. - 47 -
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What’s on: during the week Aberhonddu Women’s Institute: (First Wednesday of the month). 7.30pm. Watton Church Schoolroom. A friendly group of ladies who have an interesting programme planned for the current year. Contact 01874 623 820. The Brecon Singers – Rehearsals: (Term time only). 7.30pm. New members warmly welcomed.Visit www.breconsingers.com. Brecon Business Club: (Second Wednesday in the month). 7.45 for 8pm prompt. The Castle of Brecon Hotel. Sponsored by Mitchell Meredith Chartered Accountants the meetings give an opportunity to network with each other and showcase their businesses. Key-note speakers are invited to share their expertise. Visit www.breconbusinesclub.org. THURSDAY Slimming World: 9.30am, 5pm, & 7pm. St David’s Church Hall, Bailihelig Road, Llanfaes, Brecon. Contact Shelly 07980 259 638. Probus Club of Brecon: 10am. The Castle of Brecon Hotel. Brecon Breastfeeding Support – BIBs: 10am–12 noon. The Muse, Brecon. Brecon U3A: 10am–3.30pm. Theatr Brycheiniog. Brecon U3A (University of the Third Age) is for retired or semi retired people who want to keep active in mind and body and enjoy socialising. We meet weekly on a Thursday with a programme of talks on a wide variety of subjects. Our many special interest groups offer the chance to try something new, organising a wide range Please mention of activities including walks,
workshops, site visits and coach trips. Visit www.brycheiniog.co.uk, and www.u3asites.org.uk/brecon/ welcome. Contact Agi Yates: 01874 610 954. Knit and Natter: 11–12 noon. Brecon Library. All ages and abilities welcome to our friendly knitting & crochet group. Contact 01874 623 346. Dementia Matters: 11am–3pm. Kensington Church Hall. Are you a carer looking for more support? Are you forgetting things more often? Are you spending too much time on your own? Then why not come along! Contact 01597 821 166. Rob’s No Worries Yoga – “Stretch & Release”: 12.30– 1.30pm. £5 or £25 for a six week course. The Well-Being Centre, St Mary’s Street, Brecon. Contact 01874 625 358. Bridge Lessons for Beginners: 1.45–3.45pm. The Old Muse, Glamorgan Street, Brecon. Visit www.breconbridgeclub.org.uk. Contact 01874 622 158. Brownies: (Term-time only). 5.30–7pm. Age 7 to 10. www. girlguiding.org.uk/brownies. Gwernyfed Ladies Rugby Training: 6pm (U15’s girls), 6.30pm (U18’s), 7pm (Ladies). Gwernyfed Rugby Club, Talgarth. Fun, challenging & exciting. Delyth Thomas 07891 371 458. Rob’s No Worries Yoga – “Stretch & Release”: 6–7.30pm. The Well-Being Centre, 1st Floor, Old Post Office, St Mary’s Street, Brecon. Contact 01874 625 358.
Road. Age Group: 11–25. Contact 01874 622 658. Short Mat Bowls: 7pm. Trallong Hall. Come & join a small, friendly group playing short mat bowls on an informal basis. Contact 01874 611 602. A Focus On Nature Brecknockshire and Radnorshire Social Gathering for Young Environmental / Conservationists: (16 30ish) (Every third Thursday in the month). 7pm. Brecon Tap. Visit FB Page. E-mail: focusonnaturebrecrad@gmail. com. Contact 07791 687 573. Brecon & Glanusk Explorer Scouts: (Term time) 7.45–9pm. We provide scouting for 14–18 yrs, meeting either Crickhowell / Brecon. A friendly group. Visit www.breconexplorers.co.uk. FRIDAY Brecon Country Market: 8.30am–1.30pm. Brecon Market Hall. Everything we sell is homemade or home-produced. Rob’s No Worries Yoga – Happy Joints Yoga Class: 9.15–10.15am. The Well Being Centre, St Marys Street, Brecon. £5 per session. Help to improve mobility of the joints, including recovery from strains sprains, injuries. Assist with reducing inflammation, stiffness and fluid retention. Improve flexibility, agility and over all health to the joints. Contact 01874 625 358. Brecon Indoor Market: 9.30am– 5pm. Brecon Market Hall. Visit www.breconmarket.co.uk.
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What’s on: during the week / month walk up to an hour long. Improve your health and enjoy a cuppa and a chat after. Contact Martin Bevan 07791 620 482. Siop Siarad: 10.30am–12 noon. The White Hart, Talybont-onUsk. Practice your Welsh outside the classroom over a cup of tea or coffee. Bydd croeso cynnes Cymreig i chi. Contact Maureen Probert 01874 676 204. Poetry Group: (Every second and fourth Friday of the month) 11am–12 noon. Brecon Library. Join our friendly group for informal discussion of poetry and sharing of writing. Contact 01874 623 346. Cathedral Lunchtime Recital: 1pm. Brecon Cathedral, Priory Hill, Brecon. Chatterbooks: (Every second Friday in the month): Brecon Library. Brecon Library’s book group for 7-11 year olds! Contact 01874 623 346. Pub Quiz in support of the Brecon Volunteer Bureau: (Every third Friday in the month). 7.30pm. The Three Horseshoes, Llanfaes. Entry fee £1 per person. All invited. Contact 01874 622 874. SATURDAY Brecon Farmers Market: (Every second Saturday in the month). 9.30am–2pm. Brecon Market Hall. Contact 07926 196 714.
The Breconshire Local & Family History Society Drop In: (Every third Saturday in the month). 11am–12 noon. Brecon Library. Visit the library for help with any family or local history enquiries! Brecon Repair Café: (Last Saturday in the month except August & December). 11am– 2pm. Brecon Volunteer Bureau, 99, The Struet, Brecon, LD3 7LS. Bring a small broken item and have help to repair it over a cuppa! Donations requested. Visit www.facebook.com/ BreconRepairCafe. Contact 01874 623 136. Brecon Beacons Young Archaeologists Club (BBYAC): (Every second Saturday in the month). 2–4pm. Subud Hall, Brecon. The club is open to all youngsters in the age range 8 to 16. We cover an interesting range of activities aimed at revealing the methods used and the wonders revealed by archaeologists. Visit www.yac-uk.org. Contact bbyac1@btinternet.com. SUNDAY @Plan Brecon - Litter Picking: (First Sunday in the month). 10am. Meet at Watergate Car Park, Brecon. Litter picking around Brecon. Join us for a social stroll and help keep Brecon beautiful. We have all the kit, just bring yourself, maybe a friend and family and help us keep our town tidy.
DURING THE MONTH Wednesday 3rd July Brecon Town Concert Band and the Cosmopolitan Music Society Present an Evening of Film and Stage Music: 7.30pm. Theatr Brycheiniog, Canal Wharf, Brecon LD3 7EW. Contact 01874 611 622. See advert and article in our events, days out and attractions section. Friday 5th July Sport Powys Dance Festival: 7.30pm. Theatr Brycheiniog, Canal Wharf, Brecon LD3 7EW. Contact 01874 611 622. See advert and article in our events, days out and attractions section. Friday 5th July – Sunday 4th August ‘First Found’ - Exhibition: 10am– 5pm, Tuesday to Sunday: Found Gallery, 1 Bulwark, Brecon, LD3 7LB. Visit www.foundgallery.co.uk. Contact 07736 062 849. See advert and article in our events, days out and attractions section. Friday 6th July Don Pasquale: 7.30pm. Theatr Brycheiniog, Canal Wharf, Brecon LD3 7EW. Contact 01874 611 622. See advert and article in our events, days out and attractions section. Saturday 6th July Sunday 7th July
National Garden Scheme – Llangynidr Farmers’ & Powys: 10am–4pm. Talgarth Mill. Producers’ Market: (Last Sunday Admission £3.50. See advert and Rob’s No Worries Yoga – of the month). 10am–1pm. article in our events, days out and “Stretch & Release”: 10– Llangynidr Village Hall, NP8 attractions section. 11.30am. £7 or £35 for a 6 week 1LS. Local fresh produce and Sunday 7th July course. The Well-Being Centre, homemade arts & craft. Free St Mary’s Street, Brecon. Contact entry, free parking, refreshments @Plan Brecon – Litter Picking: Local Beacon when responding to adverts 10am. Meet at Watergate Car available. 01874 625 358. Please mention the - 51 -
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What’s on: during the month Park, Brecon. Litter picking around Brecon. Join us for a social stroll and help keep Brecon beautiful. We have all the kit, just bring yourself, maybe a friend and family and help us keep our town tidy.
Sunday 14th July
National Garden Scheme – Powys: 2–5pm. Llangoed Hall Hotel, nr Llyswen. Admission £4. See advert and article in our events, days out and attractions section.
National Garden Scheme – Powys: 2–5pm. Gardens in the village of Crai. Combined admission £5. See advert and article in our events, days out and attractions section.
The Noise Next Door - Remix: 8pm. Theatr Brycheiniog, Canal Wharf, Brecon LD3 7EW. Contact 01874 611 622. See advert and article in our events, days out and attractions section. Wednesday 10th July The Friends of Brecon & District Mind: ‘Mental Health in the Farming Community’ - Talk by Emma Picton Jones of the DPJ Foundation: 7pm. The Muse, Glamorgan Street, Brecon.£5 (Friends / Members £2). Contact 01874 611 529. Talgarth Town FC Host Hay, Brecon, Talgarth Sanctuary for Refugees (HBTS4R) Group Football Tournament: King George V playing field. Details tbc. See article on page 46. Saturday 13th July Sunday 14th July Mid Wales Dance Academy Annual Showcase: 6pm Sat, 2.30 and 5pm Sun. Theatr Brycheiniog, Canal Wharf, Brecon LD3 7EW. Contact 01874 611 622. See advert and article in our events, days out and attractions section.
National Garden Scheme – Powys: 1–5.30pm. Treberfydd House, Llangasty. Admission £5. See advert and article in our events, days out and attractions section.
(16 - 30ish): 7pm. Brecon Tap. Visit FB Page. E-mail: focusonnaturebrecrad@gmail.com. Contact 07791 687 573. Sunday 21st July
Tuesday 16th July
King Goodwill Pageant: 1–5.30pm. Brecon Barracks, The Watton, Brecon. Free admission and this event will feature performances by local choirs and bands and will climax with Beating The Retreat. See advert and article in our events, days out and attractions section.
‘Italian night’: Bwlch Village Hall. The Powys Brecknock Federation of WIs are holding an Italian themed fundraising event. Tickets £10 from the Federation office (Tuesdays 11am–2pm or Fridays 10am–12.30pm) Contact 01874 622 666. See article in our events, days out and attractions section.
Monday 22nd July Welsh Concert to Celebrate the Visit of King Goodwill Zwelithini: 7.30pm. Brecon Cathedral. Tickets £15 from Theatr Brycheiniog Box Office. Contact 01874 611622. See advert and article in our events, days out and attractions section.
Wednesday 17th July
Monday 22nd July – Thursday 25th July
Green Drinks: 7–9pm. The Greyhound Hotel, Builth Wells. Talk ‘The Beaver and its Reintroduction to Wales’. Informal & Inspiring. Social gathering for anyone who wants to be involved with, working on, or studying environmental issues. Visit www. greendrinks.org/builth_wells. Contact 07791 687 573. Simon Weston: 7.30pm. Theatr Brycheiniog, Canal Wharf, Brecon LD3 7EW. Contact 01874 611 622. See advert and article in our events, days out and attractions section. Thursday 18th July A Focus On Nature Brecknockshire and Radnorshire Social Gathering for Young Environmental / Conservationists
Royal Welsh Show: The Showground, Llanelwedd, Builth Wells, LD2 3SY. Visit www.rwas. wales. Contact 01982 553683. See advert and article in our events, days out and attractions section. Tuesday 23rd July Wednesday 24th July Cetshwayo The Musical: Theatr Brycheiniog. The musical is based on the life of King Cetshwayo, and tells the story of the Anglo- Zulu wars, his subsequent capture and his visit to London and meeting with Queen Victoria. Tickets from Theatr Brycheiniog Box Office. Contact 01874 611622. See advert and article in our events, days out and attractions section.
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What’s on: during the month / next month
Friday 26th July
Chase Distillery Gin Night: 6pm, The Old Railway Line Garden Centre, Three Cocks, LD3 0SG. Talk, tasters and nibbles. £20pp. Booking required. Visit www. oldrailwaylinegc.co.uk. Contact 01497 847 055. See advert on page 29. Oye Santana: 7.30pm. Theatr Brycheiniog, Canal Wharf, Brecon LD3 7EW. Contact 01874 611 622. See advert and article in our events, days out and attractions section. Saturday 27th July Sunday 28th July National Garden Scheme – Powys: 10am–6pm. Welsh Lavender, Maesmynis above Builth Wells. Admission £4. See advert and article in our events, days out and attractions section. Monday 29th July Monday 12th August Brecknock Art Society Summer Exhibition and Sale of Paintings 2019: 10am–4pm daily (after Morning Service on Sundays). Preview Monday 29th July at 6pm - all welcome. Tuesday 30th July Multi-Activity Day - For Children 7 - 12 Years: Oaker Wood Leisure Centre, Kingsland, HR6 9PT. Visit www.oakerwoodleisure.co.uk. Contact 01568 780 111. See advert in our events, days out and attractions section.
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Multi-Activity Day - For Children 7 - 12 Years: Oaker Wood Leisure Centre, Kingsland, HR6 9PT. Visit www.oakerwoodleisure.co.uk. Contact 01568 780 111. See advert in our events, days out and attractions section. Thursday 1st August Multi-Activity Day - For Children 7 - 12 Years: Oaker Wood Leisure Centre, Kingsland, HR6 9PT.Visit www.oakerwoodleisure. co.uk. Contact 01568 780 111. See advert in our events, days out and attractions section. Sunday 4th August @Plan Brecon – Litter Picking: 10am. Meet at Watergate Car Park, Brecon. Litter picking around Brecon. Join us for a social stroll and help keep Brecon beautiful. We have all the kit, just bring yourself, maybe a friend and family and help us keep our town tidy. Tuesday 6th August Multi-Activity Day - For Children 7 - 12 Years: Oaker Wood Leisure Centre, Kingsland, HR6 9PT.Visit www.oakerwoodleisure. co.uk. Contact 01568 780 111. See advert in our events, days out and attractions section.
Garden Centre, Three Cocks, LD3 0SG. Booking required. Visit www.oldrailwaylinegc.co.uk. Contact 01497 847 055. See advert on page 29. Teen Adventure Day - High Ropes & Paintball: Oaker Wood Leisure Centre, Kingsland, HR6 9PT.Visit www.oakerwoodleisure. co.uk. Contact 01568 780 111. See advert in our events, days out and attractions section. Thursday 8th August Multi-Activity Day - For Children 7 - 12 Years: Oaker Wood Leisure Centre, Kingsland, HR6 9PT. Visit www.oakerwoodleisure.co.uk. Contact 01568 780 111. See advert in our events, days out and attractions section. Sunday 11th August Steam and Vintage Rally: from 9.30am. Boatside Farm, Hay, HR3 5RS. A great family day out. Visit www.vintage-society.org. Contact 01497 847 567 or 01497 847 738. See advert in our events, days out and attractions section.
Wednesday 7th August Multi-Activity Day - For Children 7 - 12 Years: Oaker Wood Leisure Centre, Kingsland, HR6 9PT.Visit www.oakerwoodleisure. co.uk. Contact 01568 780 111. See advert in our events, days out and attractions section.
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