Wye Local Issue 145 November 2018

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November 2018 • Issue 145 The community magazine covering Hay, Talgarth and the surrounding villages

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Hello The community magazine encouraging local residents to use what’s on their doorstep Brilley Brilley •• Bronllys Bronllys •• Bronydd Bronydd •• Clifford Clifford •• Clyro Clyro Cusop Eardisley Erwood • • • Cusop • Eardisley • Erwood • Glasbury Glasbury •• Hay Hay Letton Letton •• Llandefalle Llandefalle •• Llanigon Llanigon •• Llowes Llowes •• Llyswen Llyswen Pengenfford Pengenfford •• Pontithel Pontithel •• Talgarth Talgarth •• Three Three Cocks Cocks Trefecca Velindre Whitney Winforton • • • Trefecca • Velindre • Whitney • Winforton Address: Address:• Winforton Goosepool Cottage Goosepool Cottage • Winforton Herefordshire • HR3 6EB Herefordshire • HR3 6EB 446632 Telephone: 01544 327716 • 07971 Email: lisamarie@wyelocal.co.uk lisamarie@wyelocal.co.uk Email: Website: www.wyelocal.co.uk www.wyelocal.co.uk Website:

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CariAds Local Ltd. can not be held responsible for any inaccuracies in advertisements or articles nor for any consequences arising from this. Opinions expressed by contributors or advertisers are not necessarily those of the publisher.

All artwork used in this publication must not be published in any other media without permission from CariAds Local Ltd. Wye Local is printed in Wales.

“We took over as Jackson & Gill Opticians nearly 8 years ago and have advertised with the Wye Local ever since as we felt it was the ‘go to’ magazine for everything you need in the Hay-on-Wye area. We have always been delighted with the service and feel that our business has benefited from the local advertising.

Thank you, Wye Local!”

Felicity Gill, Jackson & Gill Opticians

Competition Winner of November competition: October competition: Val Powell, Crickhowell Lynn Keylock, Glasbury

Welcome to our November issue. Wye Local started a whopping 12 years ago! Over that time, my stepson has grown from toddler to teenager and I’ve had two successful IVF treatments with two extremely characterful children to show for it! The team has grown from just one (me) to myself and eight others with three delivery teams. We’ve launched two other monthly magazines, one family magazine and the annual calendar that has been going for 10 years! I wonder what the next 12 years has in store for us at Cariads Local Ltd. Read more on page 3.

New businesses join us this month. Dove Home Care, page 2. JM Building, page 5. The Crown Inn, page 27. Kilverts Inn, page 36. Three Tuns, page 37. Country Fare Wholefoods & Fine Cheeses, page 39. Hopes of Longtown, page 40. Gill Perkins Photography, page 42. Artizan Creations, page 47.

Philosophie, page 48. Beacons Crafts, page 48.

The Party Time feature returns on page 26. Within the feature you’ll see some local businesses who can help you look your best for that special occasion.

From page 38 you’ll find the Local Producers and Christmas Shopping features. Buy from that small producer this Christmas. Buy handmade. Buy from people you know. A great way to keep money in the local community and of course find that unique gift.

Thank you to everyone who’s made these 12 years pure joy! From team members to readers, contributors and advertisers. And of course I wouldn’t be here without the help and support of my family and friends.

Enjoy, Lisa Marie x

Photo: Cariad and me.

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

Some of the many topics included in Local Beacon, November issue: • Local Talent Emma Bevan – Ffolky Felt

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BUSINESS PROFILE

Cariads Local Ltd – 12 years old!

When was the business started? Wye Local launched in Hay-on-Wye in 2006.

What made you set up the business? I’d worked in the printing world since I was 16 years old. I’d briefly worked in Sales, one job selling mobile phones, another selling advertising space. So I felt I had the skills needed to set up Wye Local. Hay had a lot going on, a great high street and ample tradesmen/women but there was nowhere affordable to promote events or services. Expanding to cover Talgarth several months into the launch worked extremely well.

Do you have ambitions to grow bigger? Right now, no. Earlier this year I separated from my husband, so now it’s about finding the right family and work balance. The children are getting older and I’d like them to get involved into local clubs and classes.

Do you need to do any annual training to keep up to date? As a team we get together every quarter to see if we can improve our service, consider if we can include any new features, and listen to what our readers and customers are saying. We welcome any feedback, good or bad.

Two lessons having your own business has taught you? 1) If something doesn’t go to plan, just take a deep breath and decide how you’ll solve it. Don’t panic, there’s always a solution. 2) Delegate, delegate, delegate! At first I thought I had to do everything myself. Now I delegate to a team member who can often do it better. We all have our strengths and weaknesses – it’s important to realise what these are.

What is your ideal customer? A positive/happy one.

Just as in life generally, I’m all about surrounding myself with positive vibes!

What is your greatest achievement in your business?

Working around my young family and meeting deadlines. I have a 14-year-old stepson, a 6-year-old daughter and a 3-year-old son. When one of the children has been up all night projectile vomiting, it’s tough. I’m sure other working parents reading this will relate! Many of us do it and when we nail working and parenting, for me it feels like the best achievement ever. As a team, if one of us is struggling, we all chip in to ensure we meet our monthly deadlines.

What has been the biggest help to building your business up? A wonderful, loyal team. Back in 2006

it was just me. As the magazine grew and I decided I wanted to launch other publications, I took on my first team member, Clare, in 2008. Now, in 2018, Clare is still putting up with me, along with Davina (accounts), Robert (events and deliveries), Jess (design and proofing), Laura (sales and proofing), Nicole (design and admin), Gill (credit control), Max (sales) and three small delivery teams.

List three goals on your business to-do list: 1) Grow Local Ludlow. Five issues in, we’re getting good feedback. Ludlow has a super community feel so I’m sure it could be as successful as Local Beacon and Wye Local. 2) Move our three monthly magazines onto a new magazine software that will make us more efficient from sales through to accounts. 3) Throw a party! I had planned to do this in 2016 when it was our 10th anniversary... but I temporarily moved to Shanghai. Perhaps we’ll wait until our 15th anniversary...

Name one regret you have about your business: I don’t. If we’ve done anything that’s received bad feedback, I or one of the team correct it. Life’s one big learning adventure.

Have any hidden talents come to light since starting the business? Multi-tasking with a hint of delegation.

What’s the funniest thing that’s happened to you while doing your job? On numerous occasions people have thought Clare was my mum! Even more so in the early days as my maiden name was Williams.

Clare liked people thinking she was the boss!

Is there anything else you’d like people to know about you and your business? I suppose just that we want to help local businesses. We work with businesses, we don’t just take your money for the advert and run. We like to offer features to accompany your advert – this promotes you further and it makes our magazines unique and interesting to the readers, so it’s a win-win.

What do you know now that you wish you’d known before starting your business? You are always representing your business. So a night out, a few ciders on board, you’ll always bump into a customer and have to snap into ‘professional Lisa’.

Sum your business up in five words: Friendly, helpful, affordable, informative, LOCAL.

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Local Talent: Sue Thorne glass. The craft of stained glass allows me to use my painting skills, incorporating my love of the countryside with birds and small animals finding their way into my work.

Type of artist? Glass artist working in fused and leaded glass, often combining the two, specialising in traditional methods of painting on glass.

Range of products? From single freestanding painted glass pieces to leaded and fused pieces for the window sill through to architectural use.

I experiment with ways to ‘draw’ in glass, taking my skills from the paper onto the glass. I layer the glass, using the cut line to create movement. I use moulds to shape the surface of the glass to create form and texture. Slumping the glass over the mould creates light refraction, bringing the work alive. Many of my pieces are fired three times to create the desired effect.

It is the combination of fusing techniques with sandblasting and glass painting that excites me and leads me to discover new ways to work with glass.

It is light that brings the pieces alive just as it does in the landscape.

Price range? ÂŁ50 upwards depending upon the job.

How long have you been an artist? All my life. I remember the days of art homework and it being the most important and time-consuming homework of the week. I was so keen to get a good mark.

Where did you train or gain experience? I trained at Bognor Regis Teacher Training College to be an art teacher first of all, but always regretted not going to art college. I taught alongside bringing up my children until they were teenagers. This was when I took the plunge and went to Hereford College of Art to do the Portfolio course; this led to my discovery of the medium of glass, and I was hooked. I followed up the two years part time at HCA with the same again at Swansea Metropolitan University, gaining an MA Glass in 2011. Since then I have experimented and found my niche in the glass world.

Artist statement: I am a local artist with a passion for the mountains and the natural world. The landscape fills me with awe, the ever-changing weather affecting the mountain vista provides me with endless inspiration which I strive to capture in

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Get to really know...

Marion Hughes Marion Hughes works for Sheppard’s Plumbing and Heating/Sheppard’s Construction (two companies under one roof) in Talgarth. From Llanigon, she is a country girl at heart, and if you have ever been to Llanigon Show, you will no doubt have heard her commentating on the showjumping!

Place of birth? Brecon.

Where do you live now? Painscastle.

Marital status? Married to Chris four years, although we have been together 24 years!

Occupation? Accountant.

Children? Not two-legged ones!

Pets? Yes – 3 dogs, 2 ponies, 1 cat, ducks and chickens.

Are you a collector of anything? Well... nothing in particular, but it’s surprising what I have in the shed!

If you could be any animal, what would you be and why? My pony – he has everything he needs, he has a far better wardrobe than me and has new shoes every six weeks!

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

What is usually your first thought when you wake up? Morning already?!

What do you usually think about right before falling asleep? I love my bed!

Do you believe in ghosts? Yes. Most exciting thing you’ve won? Tough one! But I guess the thing I’ve been proudest to have won has to be the Large Part Bred Section of the Welsh Pony & Cob Performance Show (we were also Reserve Supreme Champion and the Best Exhibit in Powys at the same show) – it was a weekend I will never forget.

Two lessons life has taught you? Be kind and never judge a book by its cover.

What makes you grumpy? Being tired.

Teenage crush? Didn’t really have one.

You’re given one million pounds, what do you spend it on? I don’t really know.

Have any bad habits? Who, me?

Which bad habits drive you crazy? People sniffing – blow your nose!

What book would you recommend to others?

Anything by Jilly Cooper.

Best present ever received? My pony.

List one thing you wish you could change about yourself: Be a bit more organised.

If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go? Canada.

List five goals on your life’s to-do list: 1) Be happy, 2) Be healthy, 3) See the Northern Lights, 4) Watch the Calgary Stampede, and 5) Spend more time with my family.

Name one regret you have: Life’s too short to have regrets.

Name one thing you miss about being a kid: Being carefree.

Name one thing you love about being an adult: Being able to drive.

What’s your favourite song of the moment? ‘The Sound of Silence’ – Disturbed.

What’s your favourite song of all time? I don’t really have one.

What’s your favourite thing to do on a Saturday night? Curl up on the sofa with a G&T, and the dogs of course, watching a good film.

What’s your favourite thing to do on a Sunday afternoon? Go for a long ride on the hill with my pony and dogs.

Have any hidden talents? Not that I know of.

What would be your dream job? Is there one?

If you had to change your name, what would you change it to? I have many nicknames, so I guess I don’t have to change it?

What have you done today to make you feel proud? Made someone who was down laugh.

Sum yourself up in five words: Practical, determined, loyal, willing and slightly bonkers!

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November at Glasbury Arts Bi-Annual Exhibition at Cyfarthfa Castle Museum and Gallery Celebration of Ceramics and Glass 25 October–16 December 2018 In 2017 Glasbury Arts arranged an exhibition that celebrated the skills of ceramic and glass artists within Wales and the border country and this current exhibition reproduces the highlights.

The artists participating are: Ceramics Diane Horne, Paul Wearing, Harriet Tod, Pat Birks, Jin Eui Kim Glass Nancy Sutcliffe, Kathryn Roberts, Sue Thorne, Nicola Hopwood, Beryl Morgans Entrance fee: £2. Opening hours, Tues–Fri 10am–4pm, Sat & Sun 12pm–4pm, Mon closed.

Book Launch: John Fitzgerald in conversation with Oona Muirhead CBE Glasbury Village Hall Saturday 10 November 2018, 7.30pm Lessons Learned? Reflecting on 40 years in child care, a memoir by John Fitzgerald. The discussion will cover his childhood and his professional experience in child care, and will explore some of the highprofile child death inquiries he had to deal with including the West murders in Gloucester, as well as his activity since retirement, from his involvement in the arts to his debates with Powys County Council Education Department.

Tickets: £9 adults, £7 concessions (over 60s, unwaged, full-time education). 10% Members’ Discount applies. Tickets available at glasburyarts. co.uk. All net proceeds from the event and book royalties will go to Glasbury Arts.

Pre-event 2 course meal at River Café at a Glasbury Arts special price of £12.50. Booking essential on 01497 847 007.

Free wheelchair-accessible bus, with pick-up points, available between Hay-on-Wye, surrounding villages and Glasbury. Must be booked in advance on 07583 54411.

Two Workshops for Young People Aged 9–13 Years Both at Glasbury Village Hall Sunday 18 November: Foley Sound Effects Digital Workshop with Nick Brown Sunday 25 November: Painting workshop with Kate Freeman Full details at glasburyarts.co.uk.

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HAY FESTIVAL W i n t e r We e k e n d 22 – 25 NOVEMBER 2018

A warm welcome in Hay to celebrate books and ideas at the turning of the season Tickets available at hayfestival.org or on 01497 822 629 @hayfestival

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Hay Festival Winter Weekend Hay transforms into a festive playground of ideas for Hay Festival Winter Weekend later this month.

Candle-lit storytelling, comedy, music and family workshops combine with the best of the town’s seasonal shopping and the famed natural surroundings, 22–25 November 2018.

Now in its 19th year, this year’s Winter Weekend will be the most ambitious yet, blending literary conversation, immersive performances and family workshops. Building on the success of last year’s record-breaking edition, the festival incorporates a new 500-seater marquee in the Cattle Market and a pop-up bookshop space, while using The School Hall and St Mary’s Church for additional events.

Vintage fashion, fine foods and seasonal crafts share centre stage in the town’s market square: the Hayon-Wye Christmas lights are switched on Friday 23 November, Hay Food Festival takes place Saturday 24, and Hay Does Vintage on Sunday 25.

Peter Florence, Director of Hay Festival, said:

“Hay offers a festive welcome like nowhere else. We’ll be throwing our arms open to writers and readers from around the world to experience Hay as never before. The town is decked in Christmas lights and glistening with winter cheer. We’ve great writers, inspiring thinkers, moving musicians, and a thrilling bazaar of local crafts, foods and curiosities. Join us.”

Novelist Jeanette Winterson said: “It’s the time of year we need some internal sunshine and that’s what this is. It’s a place where there’s light and there’s warmth and a lot of fun.”

Tickets are on sale now at hayfestival.org or on 01497 822 629.

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Phil Swaine Phil Swaine General Handyman

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Tips for Gardeners

Home & Garden • • • Larger Projects

Flower Garden 2 Continue planting tulips and hyacinths.

2 Divide perennials.

2 Protect young, tender plants from wet and frost.

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2 Plant garlic bulbs.

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2 Continue to plant fruit trees.

2 Plant summer flowering raspberry canes and other soft fruit.

Greenhouse 2 Ventilate the greenhouse well on sunny days.

2 Reduce watering to a minimal level.

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2 Grow windowsill salads and herbs.

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* Hand made Curtains, Blinds and Accessories

2 Keep off the lawn as much as possible to prevent damage when wet.

* Home Design Service * Measuring and Fitting

2 Lay turf if required.

2 Clear up leaf fall on the lawn.

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General Advice 2 Carry out any winter digging or forking over.

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Pond 2 Clean pond filters and pumps if required.

Please call or email Sally for an appointment

2 Net off any leaf fall to prevent decomposition in the water.

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Wild in November

Protecting wildlife for the future

find it on a roadside verge or in a hedgerow though – and, where it is found, it might well be mistaken for a moss. But, as the picture shows, this little plant does have veins to carry water and nutrients.

Mosses are more primitive and lack well-developed distribution systems.

These ferns (there are two closely related species that grow in this area) are dependent on a damp environment and so are found clinging to rocks in permanently wet places such as the gorges our waterfall country streams flow through. Below the north face of Pen y Fan is another area they can be found – in rocky crevices that never dry out.The leaf is only one cell thick and so cannot survive drying conditions at all well.

Hymenophyllum wilsonii Wilson’s Filmy Fern Ferns are taken for granted in the countryside without most people realising how many different types there are. This is one of the most unusual and grows in quite a few places in the county. You won’t

All ferns pass through a stage where a very damp environment is essential as they develop – with the ubiquitous Bracken being the best adapted to drier conditions.

John Crellin

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Hay Junior Football Club I have recently taken on the role of Hay Junior Football Club Chairman, and have reviewed the situation of accounts and the long term goals of the Club. An awful lot of work is to be done to raise funds for us to achieve financial stability and put a robust, forward-thinking structure in place.

The aim is to link the club to a professional football club, for example West Brom, Aston Villa or Cardiff.

This will give local talent an opportunity for trials along with training days with the clubs, etc. I will also be aiming to take the Club on tour to Holland or Spain in two years’ time, as these countries play junior football competitions for all age groups.

develop the children’s football.

We are running the following fundraising event and would love you to join us and help us achieve our goals: Prize Bingo at the Baskerville Arms, Clyro – Saturday 24th November, eyes down 2pm.

Football age groups start at under 7s and run to under 12s. New faces welcome: anyone wishing to become a coach please contact Hay Junior Football Club. Wishing you all the very best and hope to see you at one of our events.

Article supplied by Steve Jenkins, HJFC Chair

Junior Football Club training wear such as tracksuits will be provided to wear for travelling to games, etc.

In order to continue to deliver a good level of training, I am looking at developing coaches with further training with the FAW. This will improve and

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Overview & breakthrough!

We often hear about ‘balance’ and ‘moderation’. It’s a good call. ‘A little of what you fancy’ really does do you good (because if we didn’t factor in some good times, we’d never stick to ‘the cause’, and life would be dull, dull, dull!). But where to draw the line?

With my PT clients – as I get to know them and we monitor their habits (be this what they eat and drink, how well they sleep, or how often they exercise), there is often a vague notion of what needs to be done, but no real inquiry made of their lives. I know this is tricky at the best of times. Life is fast paced.

Demands are made. Deadlines need to be met (I’m trying for that now!) and quick choices to be made.

BUT without looking over what you’re doing and determining where you’re heading, you may find it’s suddenly all out of control. I don’t just mean gaining ‘body fat’ (to be honest, I’m not so interested in that as a stand-alone issue now, because I recognise that is only a very small part of the larger picture). I mean that you’re TOO stressed, tired, malnourished, ill. And finding it hard to claw back (this may well manifest in

the feeling bloated and overweight scenario).Without the ‘mindfulness’ of where you’re heading and taking enough time over the many daily decisions impacting your health, you might find the slippery slope getting steeper. Many Novembers ago, I dedicated a large space on a wall in the Gym to clients’ A4 posters.The idea was that they would be held to account all over stodgy Xmas and into January! They posted: their picture, Body Composition Analysis results, and what they were trying to achieve, then the whole thing again in January, to mark results. I had 25 uptakes (it was free!). The most surprising thing? The ladies who did this, almost without exception, didn’t need to! I learnt from this. They were ALREADY ‘overviewing’, already taking responsibility by the act of DOING it (and presumably already in good shape/health as this was their mind-set already). So slow down. Breathe.

Determine where you want to be. Ask for my info sheet ‘Overview’), full of tips to help you.

Article supplied by Cat Wyllie-Fox, Personal Trainer, Gym & Tonic Health Club

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Glasbury Flying Circus Cabaret Glasbury Flying Circus is hosting a cabaret show on Saturday 24th November to raise funds for their chosen four local charities. Go along for a laugh and a great night out, all for a good cause!

The Wales Air Ambulance service provides helicopter facilities. Many lives have been saved in our immediate location, but more funds are always needed. Hay Dial-a-Ride is charity that helps people of all ages who have difficulty in accessing transport for various reasons. Buses are adapted for those with mobility difficulties.

Pat’s Play Park is a fun play space in Glasbury. It is suitable for various ages and abilities, and seeks to develop more regular activity sessions and new equipment as required. Glasbury Village Hall is a lovely and well-used community facility, needing funds for regular maintenance to continue to host wonderful activities for everyone to enjoy – including this show, of course!

Glasbury Flying Circus presents:

‘DIAL A FLIGHT’ (a strictly one-off Cabaret show) Saturday 24th November Glasbury Village Hall, 8–10pm

An evening of entertainment to blow those blues away with music, dance, comedy and silliness!

Something completely different for a variety of ages c Tickets £10/£5 (U18s), available in advance from the Old Railway Line Nursery and The Harp Inn c Refreshments in the interval and a lucky programme draw & tombola with some lovely prizes!

c Bring your own bottle (glasses available) c A pre-show special!

Two course meals will be available from Foyles of Glasbury and the River Café.

Early booking advised

Proceeds to Wales Air Ambulance, Hay Dial-a-Ride, Glasbury Village Hall and Pat’s Play Park

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From odd jobs to house extensions Specialising in: Laminate Wood Flooring • Tiling Decorating •Decking • Landscaping • Fencing “James provided a very positive service from start to finish. He was very communicative, worked hard and completed the job to a high standard. Thank you!”

Tony & Lynne

07960 201215 jpproperty@mail.com Truck Load Truck and Trailer Load Tractor and Trailer Load Kindling by the bag

A W Logs Seasoned Quality Firewood & Kindling

We take orders and deliver 7 days a week so no reason to run out of logs!

We deliver 7 days a week to Brecon, Llangorse, Clyro, Hay, Clifford, Talgarth, Bronllys, and Glasbury on Wye, Llyswen, Boughrood and Erwood. Delivery is free of charge within a 10 mile radius of our Velindre base - please ask about our very reasonable delivery charges further afield.

Adrian Williams at AW Logs: Home - 01874 711183 Mobile - 07974 811297 www.awlogs.co.uk Bryngroes Cottage,Velindre, Brecon LD3 0TA

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Michael Magyar

kinnersley

Painting & Decorating

cattery

> All aspects of painting and decorating > Commercial and domestic

A brand new, luxury cattery opposite the Kinnersley Arms. Contact us to book your cat in for a stay or to have a look around.

> Fitting/replacement of guttering, soffits and fascias > Tiling, door hanging and skirting replacement

www.kinnersleycattery.com kinnersleycattery@hotmail.com

> Restoration of old doors and furniture to their natural state

Telephone: 01544 321939 Mobile: 07981 456486 Proprietor: Kim Manning

Call for a quote: 07843 111 456

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Out With The Old

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For all your promotional wear and embroidery needs.

No Minimum Order

Candlelit Christmas Concert

The festive season draweth nigh and The Village Quire brings a mellifluous mid-winter garland of delights for your delectation this Yuletide. Looking forward with a melodious bouquet of new tales and songs, they are also delving back into the midwinter traditions of this isle with ditties and stories of mumming and wassailing, folklore and frolics, misrule and mirth, rousing West Gallery anthems and delicate harmonies to melt your heart. Now the land is in thrall to the wind and the rain, the ice and the hail and the snow. But here we are snug and warm and as our candle flames flicker we know that the time is now, and the time is right to cry, ‘Out With the Old!’ Saturday 1st December, 7.30pm, in All Saints’ Church, Cwmbach, Glasbury-on-Wye HR3 5LR. Tickets £8 (18 and under £5) to include mulled wine and mince pies, from 01497 847 676. www.villagequire.org.uk

Fairfield School uniform Available

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For all your flooring needs Design level service & products without the designer price • Free Estimates • Home Selection Service • Master Craftsmen • Carpets on the roll • Offcuts • Blinds and much more 01497 820 077 www.sullivanflooring.co.uk 2 Glanwye Business Park Hay-on-Wye HR3 5EW

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Local Landscapes Photography Exhibition Adam Tatton-Reid I Claire Young Edward Lancaster I Sean Crawford I Siân Lloyd

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6th October – 31st December 2018 Globe @ Hay Newport Street, Hay-on-Wye, Hereford HR3 5BG

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FOCUS ON

Talybont Woods by Edward Lancaster

Photographers Name: Edward Lancaster.

alongside some incredible cinematographers and my pictures tend to have a cinematic quality about them.

Where Do You Live: Brecon.

What is your favourite local point of beauty: The Brecon Beacons are ever inspiring and I’m always discovering new places. The beauty of things to me is often hidden and not so obvious, beauty is often in what is not seen, and lies beyond what the eyes can see or assess.

Occupation: I work in the film and TV Industry.

Amateur or Profesional Photographer: I take commissions and have featured in travel journals and particularly enjoy taking portraits. Ultimately it is for other people to judge.

If Professional where did you gain experience: I worked as a photographers assistant when I left school and have worked in the film business ever since. I have worked

Top Tip to Local Photographers: Try not to imitate what other photographers do, the most important thing about taking pictures is the person doing it and why they are doing it.

Anything you would like our readers to know about you: I once went to India and bought a camel and crossed The Great Thar Desert on it. It was fantastic.

Website: www.elphoto.co.uk

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REVIEW

A Splash of Colour in Black and White at The Crown Inn, Dilwyn

There’s nothing I like more than a roast Sunday lunch.

I was delighted when we were invited by proprietors Maria and her partner Max to visit this half-timbered 17th century inn in the beautiful rural parish of Dilwyn.

Dilwyn is one of the attractive villages on the historic North Herefordshire Black and White Village Trail.

It was the first day after the invasion of the nasty Storm Callum so after checking the state of the flooding of the roads en route (on the Hay Community Facebook page) we loaded up the wellies and wet weather gear into the car and off we headed. Thankfully it stopped raining while we were on the way…

The atmosphere was buzzing and the dining room and bar were bustling with locals and visitors alike. Maria gave us a lovely warm welcome and poured us both a glass of Chilean Sauvignon Blanc. Later we chose a bottle of Rioja.

Two of Maria’s three sisters, Lisa and Anna, were helping her out. Sibling number four,Vicky, works at The Grapes in Leominster.

Prices for starters vary between £4.50 and £5.50. Main courses range from £8.50 to £13.95. Great value. All desserts are £5.50 and the cheeseboard is £6.95.

Roast topside of beef, Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes, cauliflower cheese, a fabulous selection of mixed vegetables and gravy was my choice.Tender and tasty quality beef, with plenty of vegetables which I like.

Horseradish sauce too.

Robert’s choice was the excellent roast shoulder of lamb with mint sauce and the same excellent vegetables. The lamb was full of flavour. I’ve heard that the locals and farmers around here are delighted that Maria and Max are here. I bet!

Vegetarians, dairy free and gluten free diners are well looked after. To learn more about the pub and to see sample menus do visit their website: www.thecrowninndilwyn.co.uk.

The Tiramisu cheesecake was well presented and absolutely divine. It came with raspberries, a sliced strawberry and a Cape gooseberry, all with a lovely sprinkling of icing sugar. I let Robert taste a spoonful. He liked it just as much as I did. After I had finished I was going to try some of his cheese and biscuits, a good sized selection of Worcester Hop, Stilton, Scrumpy and Brie.This is what we had agreed. However, he neglected to leave me any of it! “Oops, forgot” he said.

Next time we visit I’m going to give the rosemary and white chocolate panacotta a go. Max is Italian and therefore many of the dishes are Italian inspired. One of the starters on the lunch menu was Gorgonzola roast mushroom, and one of the main courses is Lasagne Alla Bolognese. Looking forward to our next visit already…

We managed to have an interesting chat to both Maria and her sister Lisa when lunch service came to an end and soon realised that both the girls are well travelled, interesting and knowledgable. They exude an air of charm and intelligence. We also learned that in 2012 the Crown Inn made the news through becoming the first Parish Council owned pub in Herefordshire and is now run

by Maria with partner/chef Max as a tenanted free house (as of August 2018) offering traditional country inn style food and drink. It is also a real ale pub.

During our visit the sun came out. Storm Callum was definitely over. I was delighted as it gave me a chance to go outside to get a photo or two.

The Crown Inn is open all day long, every single day. Do visit. The service, atmosphere, owners and food are a delight. Thanks very much, Maria and Max. The Crown Inn, Dilwyn, reviewed by Clare Williams

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Disco Party Nights 14th, 15th and 20th December Celebrate the festive period at our popular party nights which include a welcome drink, three course dinner and dancing to the sounds of our local DJ. £35 pp. Book now to avoid disappointment.

Festive Lunch and Dinner Menus available 1st–23rd Dec Meet up with friends, family or colleagues for a festive celebration.

Elin Manahan Thomas – Soprano Elizabeth Kenny – Lute and Theorbo

‘Now Winter Comes Slowly’

A festive programme of wintry favourites Tuesday, 11 December at 7.30pm St Mary’s Church, Hay-on-Wye Swansea born Elin Manahan Thomas is one of the foremost sopranos of her generation, famously known for her performances of Handel’s Eternal Source of Light Divine at the London Paralympics Opening Ceremony and at the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Elizabeth Kenny is one of Europe’s leading lute players.

They will perform seasonal music by, among others, Handel, Monteverdi, Purcell, Scarlatti and Bach as well as Traditional Welsh, English and French songs.

Tickets £15 (students £7.50) from Richard Booth’s Bookshop, Hay: 01497 820322 www.boothbooks.co.uk | Full programme details at www.haymusic.org

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Open Tuesday to Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays, 10am–4pm

Pizza Nights Sat 1st & Sat 8th December

Booking essential. Bring your own bottle. Half hourly sittings from 5.30 to 7.30pm.

Takeaways also available. Call 01874 711 125 to reserve a table.

Pudding & Prosecco Run Mon 31st Dec

In aid of the Drew Barker-Wright Charity Talgarth Mill, The Square, Talgarth LD3 0BW Tel: 01874 711 125 www.facebook.com/thebakerstable www.talgarthmill.com

November at...

Bookings now being taken for

Christmas Party Nights Saturday 1st December & Saturday 15th December

Christmas Menu

served throughout December 2 course lunch £15.95 Minimum of 8 people By booking only Monday–Friday Evening meals Minimum of 8 people Call for more info

Dame Kitty

Friday 16 November, 7.30pm Pink Lady cocktails being served. Tickets available from the Baskerville Arms.

A night not to be missed!

Charity Quiz Nights

£2pp / max 5 per team, 8pm start Thursday 1st Nov In aid of GVH Pony Club Thursday 15th Nov In aid of British Horse Society

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C H R I S T M A S M E N U 2018

Game terrine glazed in port jelly with cranberry compote

Beauty Salon & Accredited Training Centre Glasbury-on-Wye

Duck rilletes, bubble ’n’ squeak cake, hollandaise sauce

Luxury CND Manicures & Pedicures

French onion soup with Welsh rarebit

CND Acrylic Extensions

CND Shellac Gel Polish Lash Extensions k Lash Lift

Bloody Mary prawn cocktail

Lash & Brow Tinting k Threading

Traditional roast turkey with chestnut stuffing

Waxing k Facials k Microblading Glycolic Face Peels k Massage

Squash risotto, sage, pomegranate butter

Spray Tans k Make-up Application

Sea bass, artichoke, tomato, pistou

Monthly Botox & Filler Clinic

Beef bourguignon Chocolate fondant, whiskey and marmalade ice cream Baileys crème brulee, cinnamon shortbread

Monthly Foot-care Clinic Hypnotherapy Sessions Accredited Beauty Courses covering all aspects of beauty. Recognised qualifications given on completion.

Christmas pudding, brandy sauce Venetian rice pudding Three courses £22.95 Booking essential tel – 01497 847 007 email – info@wyevalleycanoes.co.uk

BOOK ONLINE AT www.haynails.co.uk OR CALL SHELLEY 07387 319 094

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Bookings now being taken for Christmas Parties and Christmas Lunches!

Christmas Lunches held on Sunday 9th and Sunday 16th December 2018, 12pm–3.30pm Opening times Thursday, Fri & Sat 10am–9pm, Sun 11am–4pm Mon 10am–2pm (sometimes closed) Closed on Tues & Weds

Regent Street, Talgarth LD3 0DB Tel: 01874 711 195

THREE-COURSE CHRISTMAS MENU AVAILABLE

STARTER: choose from Broccoli & Stilton Soup with roll & butter Farmhouse paté served with toast Prawn Cocktail served with bread MAIN COURSE: choose from Roast Turkey with all the trimmings Welsh Roast Beef with Yorkshire pudding Poached Salmon with hollandaise sauce Vegetarian seasonal nut roast All served with seasonal vegetables DESSERT: choose from Bramley Apple Pie served with ice-cream or custard Sherry Trifle served with fresh double cream Lemon Tart served with ice-cream Traditional Christmas Pudding with brandy sauce Freshly ground coffee with a mince pie to finish

Cost per person £16.50

Feel free to bring your own bottle of wine or beer!

Please give Kate a call with all your requirements.

Kinnersley, Hereford HR3 6QA Tel: 01544 327 778 enquiries@kinnersleyarms.co.uk www.kinnersleyarms.co.uk

Book now for Christmas at The Kinnersley Arms Parties or smaller groups – we can cater for all!

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Family Friendly Pub

B&B En-suite Rooms now available Home-made food served Tues–Sat 12–2pm & 6.30–9pm Sunday 12–3pm

Drop in for a drink Parties can be accommodated The Sun Inn Winforton HR3 6EA 01544 327677 thesuninnwinforton@gmail.com

Christmas menu available online...

Special offer on rooms when you book a Christmas party!

LOCAL PRODUCE ORGANIC WINES LOCAL CIDERS

CONTACT US 01981 510 646

Saturday 24th November 7.30pm Brecon Cathedral

Tickets Tickets£15 £15

(Children/students free) from: (Children/students free) from: Webbs of Crickhowell, Webbs of Crickhowell The Hours Brecon The Hours Brecon by phoning 01873 810935 by phoning 01873 online at: 810935 or online at: www.crickhowellchoralsociety.org

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Christmas Party Menu Starters Homemade Celeriac & Blue Cheese Soup with Freshly Baked Bread Roll Camembert & Cranberry Tart with Damson Jelly Smoked Salmon & Salmon Mouse Terrine Duck Liver & Grand Marnier Pate with Cherry Compote Lemon & Chilli King Prawns Mains Roast Turkey and all the Trimmings!

Pan-fried Halibut, Roasted Cherry Tomatoes & Chorizo Risotto Roasted Pheasant Breast, Sweet Potato, Port & Quince Sauce Trio of Lamb, Cutlet, Shephard’s Pie & Faggot, Redcurrant Jus Roast Pork Tenderloin, Caramelised Apple, Apple Jelly, Apple Sauce & Cider Gravy Butternut Squash, Parsnip & Leek Roulade with Cream Cheese & Chestnuts All Served with Roast and New Potatoes and a Selection of Vegetables Homemade Desserts Sticky Pear, Ginger & Cinnamon Pudding Christmas Pudding Whiskey & Marmalade Bread & Butter Pudding Chocolate Orange Cheesecake White Chocolate & Raspberry Panna Cotta

£27.95 per person 01497 831262 info@rhydspence.com www.rhydspence.com

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Celebrate with Foyles this Christmas...

CHRISTMAS PARTY BOOKINGS AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT DECEMBER

Foyles of Glasbury

Tel: 01497 847550 reservations@foylesofglasbury.co.uk

Glasury-on-Wye

www.foylesofglasbury.com

Award-Winning Wedding Makeup Artist

Award-Winning Therapist

Beauty Treatments

Holistic Massages

OPI & Shellac Polishes

Outdoor Hot Tub

Powys HR3 5LH

Spa Find Luxury Facials Spray Tans Gift Vouchers available

t: 07817 285 633 | e: emhai@hotmail.co.uk Bryndu Farm, Llyswen, Brecon LD3 0NF

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Christmas Party Nights and Christmas Day bookings are now being taken

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Bring some colour back! ...and treat your feet!

Christmas Party Menu Two courses – £18.00 Three courses – £23.00

Warm Soles Reflexology

Traditional Foot, Hand & Facial Reflexology Reflexology Lymph Drainage Reproductive Reflexology Cheryl Christopher – mobile therapist t: 01497 847676 www.warmsoles.net

Mobile Hairdressing

At Home Just For You

Starters Pan Fried Pigeon Breast, Bubble & Squeak, Blackberry Jus Prawn & Smoked Salmon Cocktail Parsnip & Roasted Red Pepper Soup, Bread Roll (V) Game Meat Scotch Quail Eggs, Quince Cheese Prosciutto Wrapped Chicken & Leek Terrine, Crumbled Stilton Mains Roast Turkey with all the Trimmings Pan Fried Pheasant, Braised Red Cabbage Roast Beef & Yorkshire Pudding Herb Crusted Salmon, Dill & Prawn Butter Sweet Potato & Butternut Squash Wellington, Onion Gravy (V) Dessert Christmas Pudding & Brandy Sauce Apple & Cinnamon Pie, Vanilla Custard Damson Crème Brulée, Shortbread Banoffee Pie Smore Cake with Hot Fudge Sauce The Kilverts | info@kilverts.co.uk 01497 821 333 | www.kilverts.co.uk

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Dine & dance with our Christmas discos!

Christmas Menu!

From 1st November

2 courses: £18.95 3 courses: £22.95 Starters*

Main Courses

Desserts

Sicilian Chickpea Soup with Chilli & Garlic Oil (V)

Traditional Christmas Roast Turkey with all the trimmings

Traditional Steamed Christmas Pudding with Brandy Sauce

Cannellini Bean & Lentil Roast with all the trimmings (V)

Poached Pears with Marsala Soaked Fruits & Crème Fraiche

Seared Salmon Fillet with Spinach & Basil Cream Sauce with Olive Oil Crushed Potatoes

Chocolate & Hazelnut Frangelico Cheesecake with Salted Caramel Sauce & Praline Crumb

Chianti Slow Roasted Beef Brisket with Rosemary Roasted Root Vegetables

Vanilla Panna Cotta with Caramelised Oranges

Prawn Cocktail with Fennel Slaw Tuscan Terrine with a smooth Apple & Pear Chutney & Dressed Leaves Caprese Salad (Mozarella & Tomato Salad with Basil Dressing) *All served with House Bread

Dan Heele – Landlord: 01497 821 855 Eleanor Heele – Landlady: 07557 342 662 Broad Street, Hay-on-Wye, Hereford HR3 5DB E: hello@three-tuns.com W: www.three-tuns.com

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Fun of the Mill “A more inspiring example of an eco-friendly food enterprise is hard to find” – Telegraph Online.

Great bakes start with great ingredients, and Talgarth Mill produces a range of award-winning flour (Great Taste Awards 2013–2018), milled from wheat, spelt, and rye. Our flour is available in standard 1kg bags as well as larger sacks (5kg–25kg). We have 8 Recipe Cards to give away with every flour purchase, to help you get the most from your favorite flour – or to try a new bake.

If you’re not a regular baker, then our Bread Kits are a perfect way to get started – all the ingredients you need to make a tasty loaf, with expert instructions.

If you prefer your bread ‘ready-made’, then our bakery and café, The Bakers’ Table, bakes a range of delicious loaves including white and rye, wholemeal, granary, spelt and sourdough. Baking courses are also available throughout the year.

Come and see how our flour is produced, sample some of the delicious bread, cakes, and pastries in the café, and leave inspired to bake!

Locally handmade British bridle leathergoods

by Emma S. Baker-Jones

www.esbleather.co.uk Treat your loved ones to leather goods that will last this Christmas!

Craftsman-made not factory-made

emma@esbleather.co.uk PO Box 101, Letton, Hereford HR3 6YQ Tel: 01981 500540

MELIN TALGARTH MILL SEE WATER POWER IN ACTION! Working Watermill

The Bakers’ Table

Stoneground Flour

Fresh Baked Bread

Riverside Gardens

Café and Bakery

Craft Shop

Courses and Workshops

Guided tours available throughout the day OPEN TUESDAY–SUNDAY AND EVERY BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY 10AM–4PM

www.talgarthmill.com 01874 711352 – Mill + Tours 01874 711125 – Café + Bakery T – @talgarthmill F – felintalgarthmill

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Local Landscapes

2019 Calendar

On Sale Now - RRP £6.99

Country Fare Wholefoods Fine Cheeses Nicky & Chris Tel: 01981 250749

All your supplies for Christmas Where to find us: Abergavenny Market Hall Tuesday & Friday Hay-on-Wye Market Square Thursday

Mobile: 07792 376289

Made in the only horse-drawn cider mill in the country.

Available in Hay-on-Wye from Castle Greengrocers

Call us for your nearest outlet: 07469 249963 / 01544 327716

OPEN WEEKEND 3 & 4 November, 10am–4pm Fair Oak, Bacton HR2 0AT | 01981 241 210

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Hopes of Longtown Hopes of Longtown is built on the principles of supporting a vibrant local economy, sustainable living and an active community.

Pick up fresh fruit and vegetables, frozen food, local wine and ciders, quality meats, cards, newspapers, books and a wide range of organic and everyday ingredients – not to mention health, beauty, baby and household goods and everyday essentials.

Hopes has a fantastic network of local suppliers providing what you need If you are looking for something a bit different, discover their wonderful range of local artisan gifts, delicious foods and ingredients. Pop in for a hot coffee while you pick up your dry cleaning, get your ink cartridges refilled, stock up on animal feeds and more..

And with a disabled loo and a post office too, when it comes to meeting community needs, this village store is much more than just a shop.

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Treats galore at Hay Market Hay Market continues to offer shoppers a fantastic choice of products from small and artisan producers and sellers.These range from fresh fruit and veg to locally produced game pies, jams and chutneys produced in the Golden Valley, and from local fashion designers to hand-made wooden furniture and paintings.

The market is a wonderful place to meet local producers and shop in the picturesque surroundings of Hay town. Alongside local producers there are also a number of traders selling all sorts of general and household products at competitive prices including fabrics, wool, books, jewellery and plants.

It’s also a great day out for your beloved doggies – you can pick up some hand-made biscuit treats, made in Wales from farm-reared lamb.

We believe markets are the greenest, most local and most ethical way to shop – come and see the wealth of goodies on offer!

PETER AND MARIAN GUTHRIE & BEES

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Gill Perkins Photography Gill Perkins is a local photographer based in Peterchurch, Hereford. Her lifelong love of photography and her affinity for countryside and animals is demonstrated in the mood of her artful photographs. A stunning portfolio of prints and greeting cards, including images from a recent trip to see the Camargue horses in France, are available in a number of local shops.Visit her website www.gillsgallery.co.uk or find her on Facebook for upcoming venues.

More recently, Gill has been using her computer skills to transform photos into professional artist sketches. This came about a number of years ago, when she was asked if something could be done with a picture of a dog that had long since passed away. Gill managed to transform the image into an artistic sketch that delighted the owner, and realised that there was a market for this type of work.

Gill Perkins Photography Gill Perkins is a local nature, wildlife and pet photographer based in Peterchurch, Hereford

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Fossils | Crystals | Books Local Art | Jewellery Beautiful unusual gifts and treasures naturally found or inspirationally created.

Birthstone for November: Citrine A variety of quartz. Oxidized iron impurities create the characteristic golden-yellow colouration by gently heating. Amethyst crystals will also turn golden, this can also occur naturally. Whatever its origin, it is considered to be a healing stone effective in increasing self confidence and the achievements of personal goals.

Fossils of the month: Belemnoids

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Mississippian through the Eocene period. Known principally from the calcareous internal shell which is divided into two parts, a guard that serves as a ballast and chambered section which is usually found broken off, leaving a cone shaped fossil known as a rostrum.

Acquisitions A beautiful hand carved wooden container made from a single cross section of a tree bowl: twenty two inches in diameter and four inches deep, with two side handles. Also two wooden containers embellished with iron banding and studs. All three have considerable age and may have originated in the Himalayas.

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Winter Wayzgoose at The Story of Books This traditional gathering of printers, bookbinders and papermakers returns to The Story of Books on Saturday 24th November, this time with a festive theme. From 10am– 3pm there will be tabletop stalls selling books and prints, and printing presses set up for you to print your own Christmas cards for just £2 each. Call by for folk music, coffee and pastries, ‘Printer’s Pie’ and glühwein.

There is also the opportunity to see two exhibitions: #NoWords – a celebration of wordless picture books, and 250 years of John Murray Press, which will introduce our new Four o’Clock Friends programme of events.

At 6pm The Story of Books are launching The Charm of Magpies from Incline Press, and The Rhona Muirhead Prize for printing. All welcome.

Winter Wayzgoose, 10am–3pm, Saturday 24th November at The Story of Books, 20 Castle Street, Hay-on-Wye, HR3 5DF. Free entry.

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New in Town: Jonathan Spencer of Artizan Creations Where are you based? I have opened a new jewellery workshop and showroom at The Courtyard in the centre of Hay-on-Wye. It will be open 5 days a week to visit for jewellery and repairs.

Why the Hay area? I have recently moved to the area from Birmingham as my girlfriend Ellen is based in Bronllys. Hay-on-Wye seemed the ideal place to me, in fact The Courtyard seemed most perfect – I knew of it as it was previously a shop I’d love to look around, searching for my other passion, retro glass! I love Hay-on-Wye, out of all the local towns it felt the most creative. I can imagine my creativity reaching its full potential here.

What type of education or experience has helped you to open this business? I trained at Birmingham’s School of Jewellery for 3 years, passing all qualifications and winning awards. I have worked in Birmingham’s famous Jewellery Quarter for 25 years, working for the most established, high-quality goldsmiths the trade has to offer. I decided to open my own workshop 15 years ago and have continued to handcraft jewellery for some of the world’s leading jewellery companies.

by hand or using the latest cutting-edge technology.

Making one-off bespoke items is what I am most passionate about but I can also restore old jewellery to look brand new again and recraft old items to become something completely different to how they started their life. I also offer gold and silver jewellery ranges and will be showcasing local jewellers’ ranges in my showroom.

What excites you about your new venture? I am really looking forward to becoming part of the Hay community, the challenge of a new shop and liasing with local craftspeople.

What do you specialise in? I offer a bespoke design service for wedding and engagement rings, enabling my clients to design rings to their own requirements.

I also specialise in repairing and restoring old jewellery.

Describe a typical day in your business: I start the day with a large coffee and open my post to see what the day holds. A typical day would involve liasing with clients to discuss their jewellery requirements, working at my bench fulfilling repair jobs, and designing and making bespoke jewellery commissions.

What services do you offer? I can produce jewellery

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Flix in the Stix

Tuesday 20th November ‘Some Like It Hot’ Meal deal at The Strand. Phone 01874 711 195 to book.

Talgarth Christmas Market Saturday 1st December Talgarth Town Hall Shop for your Christmas gifts. Join us from 2pm until the Christmas lights are switched on.

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small farms Organic and locally produced meat

Charlotte of Hay Our organic Ruby Red Devon beef and lamb reared on our farms at Lower Porthamel 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 and ducks are either organic or free-range.

This year as an alternative to turkey we will have Packington free-range cockerel, 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 pies.

We also stock award-winning Trealy Farm charcuterie.

Orders are now being taken for Christmas. We would be happy to discuss your Christmas requirements by email, telephone, or call and see us in the shop.

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We sell: Joe Browns Hell Bunny (vintage type wear) Gringo fair-trade clothing & gift ware Sass & Belle ethically sourced giftware & decorations Ancient wisdom home fragrance, essential oils, bath bombs, soaps by the slice, incense, burners, candles Crystal Magick, silver & gemstone jewellery Angel healing jewellery, crystal & more.

We also run a gift service – give us a ring and we will make a gift basket to your specifications and deliver the same day locally or first class elsewhere.

Open 7 days a week: Mon to Sat, 9.30am–5.30pm Sun 10.30am–4.30pm

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Royal Welsh Winter Fair 26 & 27 November 2018

It won’t be long until the showground in Llanelwedd is full of visitors, exhibitors and prize-winning livestock, and preparations for the annual Royal Welsh Winter Fair are coming together well.

As one of the finest prime stock shows in Europe, the Winter Fair draws crowds from far and wide to enjoy two days packed full of competitions, festivities and Christmas shopping.

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Along with the usual packed schedule of competitions, classes, exhibitions and displays the Winter Fair offers the discerning shopper the perfect opportunity to pick up some unique and original Christmas gifts from the hundreds of trade stands.

The food hall will be packed full of the very best Welsh food producers showcasing their produce and tempting visitors to try the wide variety of culinary delights on offer.

The fair will once again be opening its doors to the public for free after 4pm on the Monday evening for late night Christmas shopping and another great fireworks display.Visitors will be able to enjoy looking around the demonstrations and exhibitions, listening to the choirs and bands performing throughout the showground, and of course our younger visitors may also be lucky enough to meet Father Christmas.

Buy your e-tickets for the Winter Fair online now.

For more information visit www.rwas.wales.

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Wye Valley Firewood Wye Valley Firewood Limited are a local family run business, established in 1996 providing seasoned and kiln-dried firewood in the Wye Valley and surrounding area. In more recent years, we have diversified into the biomass market supplying premium quality G30/G50 wood-chip with an average moisture content of 22%–25%.

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News from Talgarth

by William Powell, Powys County Councillor for Talgarth At the time of writing, families and businesses across Wales and the west of the British Isles are recovering from the destructive force of Storm Callum. At the same time, our Prime Minister and her senior ministers are engaging in a hectic programme of shuttle diplomacy to Brussels and other European capitals, in an attempt to unblock the current impasse over Brexit terms with representatives of our 27 EU counterparts, ahead of the final deadline for a Brexit Deal – or No Deal. Whatever the ultimate outcome, it serves as a timely reminder that, in spite of the turbulence and problems that we, as individuals and nations, bring upon ourselves, nothing can trump nature, when it comes to its sheer force and potential impact. On this occasion, Talgarth was mercifully spared the worst, but other Breconshire towns were badly affected and lives were lost in Carmarthenshire and across the land.

This time of year is always poignant, as we recall in Remembrance those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service of our nation. This year, of course, the intensity of emotions will be all the greater, as we come together in various events to mark the 100th anniversary of Armistice and the end of World War One. As well as the Talgarth Regeneration Group’s Homecoming Ball in Talgarth Town Hall on Saturday 27th October, for which preparations are at an advanced stage, there are also several significant events in November itself.

Firstly, South Powys Veterans Groups are organising an Armistice Centenary Commemoration on Saturday 3 November, 12pm–2pm, at the ‘Marking Time’ Woodland Walk, in the grounds of Bronllys Hospital and afterwards at the Hospital Chapel.

The event is supported by Powys Teaching Health Board, Bronllys Hospital and Community League of Friends, the Bronllys Well Being Park (CLT) Ltd and the Powys Armed and Ex Forces Forum. As well as involving members of the armed forces

– past, present and future – and their families, the hope is to reach out to the wider community. The traditional Remembrance Sunday service takes place from 10am on Sunday 11th November at St Gwendoline’s Church, at Talgarth War Memorial at 11am and rounds off with a service of blessing of the World War One memorial plaque in Talgarth Town Hall by our Parish Priest, the Rev Canon Rowland Edwards. All are welcome.

In recent weeks, several charitable fundraising events and initiatives have taken place, which deserve to be recognised. Firstly, #TeamDrew raised over £10,000 in the Cardiff Half Marathon to support paediatric chordoma research through the Drew Barker-Wright Charity, with supporters running in memory of three-year-old Drew BarkerWright. The next fundraiser for this worthy local charity is the Halloween Fun Run, which is due to take place on Wednesday 31st October from 7pm at Talgarth Mill. Those interested – or who wish to make a contribution after the event – should contact sarah@talgarthmill.com. In both cases, the organisers deserve our recognition and our support for their sterling efforts.

In the meantime, if you have any feedback or issue of concern, please do not hesitate to contact me by phone on: 07703 112113, by email: Cllr.William.Powell@powys.gov.uk, on Facebook or via Twitter @WmPowell2016. My next advice surgery is on Friday 2nd November from 5pm at Talgarth Tourist Information and Resource Centre.

No appointment is necessary, but advance notice is sometimes helpful, if the issues you wish to raise are complex. In any event, I look forward to hearing from you on any issue which may be troubling you.

Best wishes, William

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News from Hay Castle Trust Amazing Gates The ancient gates of Hay Castle have overlooked the town for many hundreds of years, although in recent years they have lain hidden behind fencing, overgrown vegetation and a large timber prop. One of the key elements of the project to restore Hay Castle involves the conservation of these impressive gates. Recent research has shown that one side probably dates to around 1640 (around the time the mansion was built), while the other may date to the mid 1300s.

Back in September each nine foot oak door was carefully packed and padded, then lifted from its pintles using a small crane. The gates were then transported to the workshop of conservators John Nethercott & Company in Discoed near Presteigne. The team is renowned for its work with ancient wooden pieces and they are held in high esteem nationally for their experience and skill.They have worked on the great oak doors at Chester Cathedral and the Royal Apartments in Edinburgh as well as panelled rooms, churches, doors and furniture across Britain and Europe.

The team will expertly and sympathetically restore the gates. Small areas of degraded wood will be replaced, the hinges and straps will be cleaned, and steel pins will be inserted to strengthen the gates.

Once the project is complete the gates will serve as a new entrance to the castle, welcoming visitors up steps from Hay’s market square. The gates are extremely rare and the number of defensive gates surviving in situ in the UK is tiny. We have something to be very proud of and to celebrate when they are returned to the gateway following restoration.

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Storms - I hope you and your families are OK after the recent storms. The heavy rain and high winds made for treacherous conditions right across Brecon and Radnorshire, and it will be some time until all the damage is fixed.

I’d like to place on record my thanks for the work of the emergency services and others who helped people cope in terrible conditions. Also a personal thanks to the fire crew who helped remove several inches of flood water from my constituency office late one evening.

Rural Schools - Last week, as Cabinet Secretary for Education, I launched the “Rural Education Action Plan”.This is the first time the Welsh Government has had a specific strategy to help schools in rural areas.

Reforms in the new action plan include: a Small and Rural School grant to encourage innovation and raise standards; a new ‘E-sgol’ project that will use video technology to connect classrooms so that pupils from one school can join classes at other schools remotely, a strengthening of the School Organisation Code in respect of a presumption against the closure of rural schools, and additional funding to improve connectivity in rural schools.

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Universal Credit - In October, full Universal Credit (UC) service for all claimant groups was launched in Brecon and Radnorshire. The Jobcentres included are Llandrindod Wells, Brecon and Ystradgynlais.

Universal Credit will replace, ChildTax Credit, Housing Benefit, Income Support, income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA), income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA), and Working Tax Credit.

People need to be aware of the changes because where UC has been rolled out in other areas there have been major problems with rent arrears, increased referrals to food banks and many other issues.

I am very worried about the impact these changes will have on some of the most vulnerable people in our society, so please alert and try to help people you think may be affected.

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News from Chris Davies -Your local MP

With conference season now over, it has been a real eye opener as to what direction the major political parties want to take the UK in.

Labour’s conference showed just how far away the party hierarchy has come from its voter base in places like the valleys of South Wales which overwhelmingly voted for Brexit in 2016. With the party now looking at the possibility of rejecting the people’s vote of 2016 and holding a second EU referendum in the hope of getting the result they want.

Labour politicians openly called for increasing corporation tax by 50%, supporting a general strike and even nationalising the internet.

These calls show just how out of touch Labour are with the electorate on the major issues facing our country. Since 2010 the Conservatives have radically cut corporation tax, helping businesses of all sizes to put their hard earnt money into employing new staff and improving their businesses. Compare this with Jeremy Corbyn’s vision which would suck money from our economy and put thousands of jobs at risk. All because Labour believe their Government know how to spend taxpayer’s money better than taxpayers themselves.

I believe the Conservative Party Conference offered a more positive, realistic vision of Britain, a country that has had five years of consecutive economic growth, a country that despite the negativity of many over Brexit, has the highest levels of employment on record, especially for women and young people.

The media only focus on Brexit, but the Conservative Government are getting on with the day job of running and improving the country, whilst simultaneously negotiating our successful withdrawal from the European Union.

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News from Black Mountains Lions Club Firework & Bonfire Extravaganza Event to be held this year on Sunday 4th November.

We are sad to announce that this will be our last firework event. Unfortunately those members that have been collecting the ingredients for the bonfire, building the bonfire, setting up the fireworks and lighting them, building the stalls, installing lighting and catering, are all feeling the strain.

We want this last one to be special, so come along and enjoy an extra big event!

Includes the Schools Guy competition, various refreshments, lightsticks, win a Lion draw, and much more. Gates open at 5.30pm. Bonfire lit at 6.30pm.

Fireworks at 7pm. Entry fees £4 per adult / £1 per child.

Members of the Black Mountains Lions come from all walks of life and every penny we raise goes towards helping people in need. We will continue with all our other fundraising activities and to serve our local community. If you feel able to spare just a small amount to time to help then please – we want to hear from you. Join us and have some fun.

Contact Cheryl on cherylhyde@btinternet.com or 07413 399 950.

News from Fairtrade Hay Roll up, roll up to Fairtrade Hay’s Christmas Fair on Saturday 24 November, 10am–4pm, in the Buttermarket, part of the Winter Weekend, and buy gifts from ethical small businesses. The ninth Christmas fair run by Fairtrade Hay is a good opportunity to find out how you can make a difference. Talk to the stallholders while you browse, and enjoy hot drinks and cakes sold by Hay, Brecon and Talgarth Sanctuary for Refugees. Original presents to buy include jewellery and leatherwork (Jump4Timbuktu), artisan crafts from Colombia (Wati Collective), foodie gifts from Palestine (Zaytoun), and textiles and children’s gifts (Dragon’s Garden).

The local Fairtrade group is this year applying to renew Hay’s status as a Fairtrade Town and aims to encourage more local traders to sell products

that help producers in emerging countries to earn a fair wage in good working conditions. Drinking great coffee and eating delicious chocolate is a start, and there is a lot more you can do just by choosing how to spend your money. Help to make trade fair this Christmas and in the year ahead at Fairtrade Hay’s Christmas Fair, when there will be plenty of good cheer to celebrate the start of the festive season.

News from Glasbury Get-Together Club Well, we can have the fireworks, and then I suppose we are eventually forced to consider our plans for the Christmas season. Our Christmas lunch will be on Wednesday 5th December, and all being well we should know the venue by our October club meeting now past. As input for the magazines is always a month in advance, I haven’t the answer yet.

Hope many of you will decide to come.

Our November club meeting will be on Wednesday 28th November at Glasbury Village Hall, 2.30pm– 4.30pm.

We hope to have Heather, the lady who made the lovely Christmas displays last year, for a return visit.

Guests are welcome. Raffle and tea later as always.

Again, small items donated for prizes gratefully received.

Just to let you know, our Macmillan Coffee Morning made £161.Thanks to all who helped on the day, and donated cakes and money in the pots. Many thanks also to Geraldine Cleary for the use of her home.

For more info, please ring Gloria on 01497 847 726 or Judith on 01497 847 274.

News from Hay Chamber of Commerce As we move ever closer to the end of the year we are now in full fundraising mode here at the Chamber of Commerce. We know how much local businesses and residents value having a magical display of Christmas lights every year, but it does cost a lot of money to make it happen. After the success of our fabulous promise auction (which raised over £1,700 – thanks to all who took part!) we’re now planning more events to help fund the Christmas cheer. Please take a look at the Chamber website (hayonwyechamber.co.uk) for details of how you can make a contribution – any amount is very much appreciated.

The Chamber exists to support all businesses in the

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town, but we’re especially pleased to welcome a new arrival to the enviable list of Hay book shops, in the form of Green Ink Booksellers. Josh and Ellen have done a wonderful job of transforming the previously empty shop, and it is a real vote of confidence in the town that they have taken this step. Of course, Josh, is also deputy chair of the Chamber so perhaps we are biased! But we wish them every success.

The Winter Weekend programme is now available, and we are looking forward to kicking things off in style with the switching on ceremony which will take place on Friday 23rd November from 5pm to 7pm. The big countdown will take place at around 6pm, and we’ll have a celebrity guest as well as one of Hay’s local heroes on hand to do the honours.

We hope you’ll join us for some mulled wine and mince pies!

News from Gwernyfed High School What to do when you don’t know what to do: Advice from the youngest MP in Wales

by Eva Lantos (sixth form) Thinking about what you want to do with the rest of your life can be quite a daunting prospect.

There are just so many options, and so many more ways of attempting to achieve these options. And sometimes you just struggle to find anything that feels right – to find anything you want to spend the rest of your life doing. It’s a lot of pressure. A lot. And this really isn’t a minor problem – it might reassure you to know that statistics from ‘All About Careers’ have revealed that 44% of undergraduates are not sure what industry they want to go into.

Ben Lake, a Plaid Cymru politician, is, at 25, the youngest Member of Parliament in Wales. He had absolutely no idea what he wanted to do in sixth form, and still no idea about his future career when he was studying at Oxford University. After listening to one of his talks on success which he gave at Carmarthen University, I emailed him asking for some advice for sixth form students and he said his best guidance was to chase down your passions and interests: “Whether contemplating a degree topic or potential career, it is so important to consider what it is that you really enjoy doing; university study, or working life will be a lot easier, more enjoyable, and a great deal more fulfilling if you can match your course or

vocation with your interest or passion. It may sound simple, but the pressures on young people today are huge, and often force you to take the path that you think you ‘should’ do, rather than the one you ‘want’ to take. We should never expect anything in life to be easy, but providing that you do your best and work hard, you won’t go too wrong.”

This advice is extremely important as a study in 2017 revealed that 84% of 16–24 year olds with interests they’re very passionate about aren’t pursuing them as their career. The politician says his personal inspiration comes from, “The closeness of the communities of Ceredigion, which motivates me politically.”

The importance of chasing what you enjoy was reiterated once again when Lake explained, “Once you have this understanding, you will have found both the fire that will drive you and the compass points that will help guide you.”

The MP also reiterated the fact that we are all our own “hardest critics”, saying the soundest piece of advice he could give was “to be kind to yourself.”

In a world where so much pressure is put on young people to succeed, the politician says, “It is so important, however, to remember that we are only human, that mistakes will be made, hard lessons will be learnt, but in the end, with hard work and perseverance, any challenge can be overcome.”

News from Haygarth Medical Centre Why does the receptionist need to ask about your symptoms?

It is not a case of the receptionists being nosy.

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Flu Vaccine – It’s not too late If you are eligible for a flu vaccination, please contact your surgery to make an appointment now.

Talgarth Surgery: 01874 713 000 Hay Surgery: 01497 822 100 News from Hay & District Dial-a-Ride Volunteering – What does it mean to be a volunteer driver for Dial-a-Ride?

We asked Richard Gardiner, Trustee and Volunteer for his views.

“I have been driving for Hay Dial-a-Ride for nearly five years now. I started driving in part because I had recently moved to Hay and it seemed to be a good way to explore the area and how attractive it is. Driving the minibus along some of the narrow back roads is an achievement in itself (and I’ve never got completely stuck) and you get to appreciate the scenery and how it changes through the seasons.

In addition it is interesting to meet the clients, all of whom are friendly and chatty, and discover their range of life experiences and lifestyles. It is good to see how they get to know each other as some of our clients are either geographically or socially isolated. Dial-a-Ride also run social trips and I have driven groups to the National Botanic Garden near Carmarthen and the Hop Pocket Shopping Village near Bromyard. These trips are always a great success and enjoyed by both the clients and by me, the driver.

In terms of time it is not demanding – I normally drive one morning or afternoon each week with extra half days every so often. Some drivers do

more shifts (and some less) – it’s up to the driver. I arrange my shifts with the friendly and helpful staff at the office.

Finally it’s good to give something back to the local community. The service we provide is appreciated and I’ve lost count of the number of times our clients have said “I don’t know what I’d do without Dial a Ride.”

If you are interested, please call us for an application pack – no experience is necessary and all training is provided.

Bank Bus – due to a generous grant from Brecon Rotary Club we have been able to trial a new monthly service to Brecon – the “bank bus”.

There will be no banks in Hay from the end of September and many of our members do not do online banking or prefer to do their business faceto-face. We are pleased to be able to provide this service and extend a huge thank you to the Brecon Rotary Club for supporting our charity in this way.

The service will run until the end of March 2019 initially, although we are hoping to obtain funding to continue after that date.

Fundraising – it was great to see so many people at our Coffee Morning & Jumble Sale in September.

We were joined by a new helper, Helen Perry from Barclays, and with Barclays match funding the event raised £1,060 which was our best yet! Thank you to everyone who supported us.

Membership is open to anyone of any age who is in need of transport, and who lives within a 9-mile radius of Hay. If you need more information about any aspect of our community transport service call us on 01497 821 616.

News from U3A Hay Bread. No, not a revival of the 70s band, nor a slang reference to money! But a study of a staple food prepared from a dough of flour and water, usually by baking. Throughout recorded history it has been a prominent food in large parts of the world and is one of the oldest man-made foods, having been of significant importance since the dawn of agriculture.

At the next U3A Hay meeting on Tuesday 20th November at 10.30am, guided by Revd. Ian Charlesworth, we will learn more about ‘Our Daily Bread’, how to make it and enjoy it, and of the essential role that bread plays in secular cultures of

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the world and religious rituals.

After lunch, our afternoon session will begin at 1.15pm when we look forward to a lively and varied presentation of music and video by the Music-All interest group. It may even include the aforementioned 70s group!

The day is open to everyone, at £5 for members and £7 for visitors. Please do come and join us at the Baskerville Hall Hotel, Clyro. Coffee is served from 10am and lunch from 12.15pm. We’d love to see you there.

Bookings are now being taken for our Christmas Lunch on Tuesday 4th December so don’t forget to book your place for this popular party!

Guide’, updated, is an excellent leaflet and is now available at the Centre. It contains easy, moderate and hard walks – so something for everyone.

Turning to what’s on in Talgarth: the TIRC has a rolling information window display, take a look.

Events include Car Boot Sales in the Church Hall, Talgarth, 9am–1pm on Saturday 3rd November and Saturday 1st December.

Talgarth Festival of the Black Mountains, Christmas Shopping Evening, Talgarth Town Hall, Friday 9th November, 6.30pm–9.30pm.

Christmas Lights Switch On on Saturday 1st December at 5pm.

News from Talgarth Informations and Resource Centre (TIRC)

Progress is being made on planning the exciting changes to our Centre for next year. Watch this space for details.

Wow what a fantastic summer: our visitor numbers to the Centre were up, at 1,170 in August. Now the cooler and fresher autumn. There is no letting up on things to do in Talgarth. The waterfall Pwll-y-Wrach is a very popular attraction. The ‘Talgarth Walking

To contact the TIRC call 01874 712 226, email info@visittalgarth or find us on Facebook.

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Autumn/winter always brings a change to our opening hours. From November the Centre will open 10.30am to 3.30pm.

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Tea at Cusop By a visitor to the HayDay Café Jean, I want to be where you are, sat back there with ease, you sort of make me settle back in this chair with thoughts of tea and cake.

So here I am looking fondly at a plate with three, able, table, stable diners.

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Wye Local would like to thank the volunteers at The HayDay Café for everything they do to help people living with dementia throughout the year. Contact Sue Hodgetts on 01497 822 523 for more info.

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What’s on: during the week MONDAY Clyro Primary School Parent and Toddler Group: 9–10.30am. For play, fun activities, songs and stories.

0–5 years. Just turn up and join in! £1 per session. Contact 01497 820860.

Freestyle Fitness Yoga: 9.15–10am. £7. Welcome to your fitness week with a gentle wake up Yoga mobiliser. Pure fitness! At the Gym & Tonic Health Club. Drop in!

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Life Drawing: 10am–4pm. Llanigon Village Hall. Beginners welcome.

Models wanted. Contact 01497 831550.

Story Time at Hay Library: 11– 11.30am. Come join in the fun.

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HayDay Café: (first Monday of the month) 2–4pm. CusopVillage Hall.A café for people living with dementia Transport can be arranged. Contact

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Boxing Circuits: 6–6.45pm. Gym & Tonic Health Club. Wow! Everyone loves this class. You each have your own station so no competition.

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

Craft Class: 7–9pm. Dolls House Fun, Hay. Contact 01497 821913.

Short Mat Bowls: 7.30–9.30pm.

Clyro Village Hall. All ages and levels of experience welcome! Contact David James 01497 820227.

Crafty Ladies: (every third Monday in the month) 7.30pm. Llyswen & Boughrood Community Hall.

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What’s on: during the week Beginners and all levels welcome. £6 a session - no commitment!

Come whenever you can. Email: emmaphillpots@gmail.com.

Contact Emma Phillpotts 01497 831704.

Boxing Circuits: 9.15–10am at the Gym and Tonic Health club. Suitable for everyone. £7. Drop in! Call G&T’s on 01497 822995.

Painscastle and Rhosgoch Parent and Tots: 9.30–11.30am. Painscastle Village Hall. A craft activity every week, a baking and soft play session once a month. £1 per child, snack for the child and tea/coffee for parent. A new friendly group and everyone is welcome.

Dorstone Dormice Baby & Toddler Group: (term-time only) 10am–12 noon. Dorstone Village Hall. £1.50 per family to include snacks and tea/coffee. Please come along and say hello! Contact Bridie 01981 550836.

Art Class: 10.30am–12.30pm. Dolls House Fun, Hay. Contact 01497 821913.

Talgarth Luncheon Club: 12 noon.

Town Hall, Talgarth. Meals are served from 12 noon and cost £4.

Our Meals on Wheels Service is also available at the same price with free delivery. Transport is provided

by Dial a Ride. Don’t feel lonely, come and join us, you can be sure of a friendly chat and a laugh. Contact Cynthia Argent 01874 711408 or Margaret Kite 01874 711524.

Swimsanity: 12 noon–1pm.

Gym & Tonic, Hay. Decidedly not Aquarobics! Non swimmers welcome. Course and drop in available, but please call for details.

Contact Cat (Gym and Tonic) 01497 822995.

Art Class: 2–4pm. Dolls House Fun, Hay. Contact 01497 821913.

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Shakespeare Play Readings: (alternate Tuesdays) 2–5pm.

Glasbury Village Hall. With the Willow Globe Theatre Company.

Contact 01597 811487.

Erwood Community Chorus: (every other Tuesday) 2.15–4pm.

Erwood Market Hall. £5 per session. A capella singing for all.

Contact Sarah Harman by email sarahharmany@btinternet.com or 01874 713184.

Junior Chess Club: (Term time only) 4.15–5.45pm. The Globe @ Hay (Lower Gallery), Newport Street, Hay. Free of charge and for anyone of school age. Contact Drew Dickinson 07714 767779 or the Globe @ Hay 01497 821762.

Globe Makers: 6pm. The Globe@ Hay. Contact 01497 821762.

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

Athletic Pilates: 6–6.45pm. Gym & Tonic Health Club, Hay. Suitable for those who’ve done pilates but want more. A superb class–always popular. £7. Drop in! Contact 01497 822995.

Ddraig Wern Fencing Club: 6–7pm (Juniors – U13), 7–9pm (Seniors).

Gwernyfed Community Sports Hall. Contact Patrick Leighton 07588 489030.

Bowling–Club Night Triples: 6.15pm. The Bowling Club, Brecon Road, Hay. Friendly games with visiting clubs.

Whist Drive: 6.30 for 7.30pm start.

Talgarth Church Hall.

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.

GBH: 6.45–7.30pm. Gym & Tonic Health Club. Glide, Bounce & Hurdle your way to ultra-fitness

with this tough class using the most unusual equipment.You’ll LOVE this class! Drop in! £7. Contact 01497 822995.

Science Cafe: (every fourth Tuesday in the month) 7pm. The Swan at Hay. Informal group, talks and discussions on scientific topics. Free, all welcome. Contact sciencecafe@ outlook.com.

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

Gwent & Powys Army Cadet Force: 7–9pm. The Cadet Centre, Gypsy Castle, Hay. Contact 01873 813756.

Erwood WI: (second Tuesday in the month) 7.15pm. Erwood Market Hall.

Clyro & Llowes WI: (every fourth Tuesday of the month) 7.15pm.

Clyro Village Hall. New members welcome. Contact 01497 821995.

Hay Camera Club: 7.30pm.

Masonic Hall, Brecon Road, Hay (opposite fire station). Guest speakers, tutorials, competitions, visits and trips, Expert or novice– all welcome. Non-members £5 to include refreshments. Visit www. haycameraclub.co.uk.

Contact 01874 676225.

Hay St Mary’s Ladies Football Training: 6.30pm at Hay Football Pitches. 15yrs and upwards. £1 on the night. New ladies always welcome. Contact 07530 718230.

Adult Jazz Dance Class: (term time only) 7.30–8.45pm. Clifford Community Hall. A mix of jazz/ ballet and contemporary. Taught by Veronica Guest. Email vs.guest@ btinternet.com. Contact 01497 820256.

Bell Ringing Practice: 7.30–9pm.

St. Peter’s Church, Glasbury. Come

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What’s on: during the week and join us for bell ringing practice at the church and afterwards for some convivial fun at The Harp Inn, Glasbury. New ringers always welcome.

Open Mic: 8pm. The Globe @ Hay. Our open mic nights attract a wealth of talent. We see a variety of performances, including spoken word, poetry, comedy and all types of music. Come along to enjoy the night as an audience member or sign up with Chris to perform on the night! Contact 01497 821762.

WEDNESDAY Clifford Explorers: 9–11am. Clifford Community Centre. Contact Sam 07786 064089.

Barre Fusion: 9.15–10am. Gym & Tonic Health Club, Hay.A brand new ballet barre workout combining ballet moves with functional fitness and yoga. £7. Drop in! Contact 01497 822995.

Stay & Play Playgroup: (term time only) 9.15–11.15am. Bronllys. £1 per session, 50p additional child.

Refreshment included. Bumps, Babies & Toddlers all welcome.

Facebook: Stay & Play Playgroup – Bronllys.

Muddy Puddles Playgroup: (term time only) 9.30–11.30am. 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 01981 510208.

English Country Dancing: 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 820694 or Susan 01544 327337.

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Glasbury Residents Coffee Morning: 10.30am–11.30am. The River Café, Glasbury. A “get to know your neighbour coffee morning.”

50p from each coffee sold will be donated by the River Café to Macmillan Nurses. Contact 01497 847007.

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

Everyone welcome.

Art Class: 11am–1pm. Dolls House Fun, Hay. Contact 01497 821913.

Hay Luncheon Club: (third Wednesday of the month) 12pm– 2.30pm at The Masonic Hall, Hay. We have a delicious roast dinner and a speaker or activity afterwards. a very sociable time together after our meal and raffle. Contact Trish Kiddle 01497 821276.

HayDay Café: (last Wednesday in the month) 12.30–3.30pm. Clyro Village Hall. A café for people living with dementia. A light lunch will be offered, some fun activities, a cup of tea and a chat. Transport can be arranged. Contact Sue Hodgetts 01497 822523.

Wednesday Lunch Club: (third Wednesday of the month) at Rhosgoch Golf Club. Nothing formal, just lots of happy chatter over a good lunch. Contact Jeanette Cruse 01497 851756.

Whist Drive: 2pm for 2.30pm.

Hay Bowling Club. All welcome including learners. £2 entrance fee. All proceeds are donated to local charities. Raffles, refreshments.

Ample parking. Contact Peter 01497 820736.

Glasbury Paddlers: Canoe club meets at 6.30pm at Glasbury. Visit Glasbury Paddlers on Facebook or email: petermayallpaddlesports@ gmail.com.

Freestyle Fitness Yoga: 6–6.45pm at the Gym & Tonic Health Club Contemporary and sociable – the ’East has been taken out’, leaving us to simply explore the poses. £7.

Drop in! 01497 822995.

Talgarth Short Mat Bowls: 7–9pm.

The Church Hall, Talgarth. Come along to our friendly club. Beginners welcome. Contact Dulce 01874 711734 or Jill 01497 847910.

Live Music @ Baskerville HallOpen 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 Polly Bishop 01497 821248.

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

Hay on WI: (second Wednesday of the month) 7.30pm. Cusop Village Hall. New members welcome.

Contact 01497 822523.

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

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: 020 7403 0888 or visit: www.al-anonuk.org.uk.

THURSDAY Hay Market Day: 9am–4pm.

Memorial Square, Buttermarket &

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What’s on: during the week Clock Tower, Hay. 40 stalls of local produce, hot food, crafts, vintage & more. Visit www.haymarkets.co.uk.

Contact 07989 980601.

Body Blitz: 9.15–10am. Gym & Tonic Health Club, Hay. A sizzling weights to music class. “Sweat is your fat crying!” Suitable for all–simply go lighter! £7. Drop in! Contact 01497 822995.

Talgarth Baby and Toddler Group: (term time only) 9.15–11am.

Talgarth Primary School (Main Hall).

50p donation for refreshments.

Contact Wendy 07989 946241.

Babies & Toddlers @ Bethesda: (term time only) 9.30–11.30am.

Bethesda Evangelical Church, Oxford Road, Hay. Everyone welcome. Contact Rev Gordon Bingham by email: gjbingham@ me.com or 01497 820685.

Story Power: 10am–5pm at The Story of Books, 20 Castle Street, Hay on Wye. Artist Tessa Waite will be in residence, she invites you to bring along a childhood book – or the memory of it–that shaped you in some way. Read more on page 18.

Painting Classes: 1.30–4pm. Cusop Village Hall. Watercolours, pastels, acrylics, pen & ink techniques covered. £10 per session includes tea and coffee. Contact Thomasin 07955 344958.

Bell Bank Club – For the blind and partially sighted: (Every other week) 2–4pm. Conservative Club (Small room), Lion Street, Hay. Anyone who is blind or has restricted vision is very welcome to join us for a chat, speakers, outings etc. Contact Aileen Burr 01497 821273 or John Price 01497 820464.

Brilley Patches: (fortnightly) 2–4.30pm. Brilley & Michaelchurch Village Hall. A patchwork and quilting group open to all abilities.

Help will be available for beginners.

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£3 per session. Contact Phyllis Jones 01497 831535 or Trish Gilbert 01497 831735.

Clyro Rainbows Guides: (term time only) 4–5pm. Girls aged 5–7 years: Enquiries to Ros Murphy 01497 847102. To register your daughter and to add her to the waiting list please go to https://enquiryym. girlguiding.org.uk.

1st Eardisley Rainbows (for girls aged 5–7): (term time only) 4.30–5.30pm.

Contact eardisleyrainbows@hotmail.co.uk.

Swimsanity: 6–7pm. Gym & Tonic, Hay. Decidedly not Aquarobics!

Non swimmers welcome. Course and drop in available, but please call for details. Contact Cat (Gym and Tonic) 01497 822995.

Gwernyfed Ladies RFC Training: 6pm (U15s girls), 6.30pm (U 18s), 6.45pm (Ladies). Gwernyfed Rugby Club, Talgarth. Contact Delyth Thomas 07891 371458.

Stitch & Bitch: (first Thursday in the month) 6–8pm. Kilverts, Hay. Bowling: Arrive any time between 6 and 8.30pm at Brecon Road Hay. Table Tennis: 6.30–8.30pm at Glasbury Village Hall. Over 18s only. Please ring to check availability.

Contact Malcolm Bradley 01497 831633.

Philosophy Café: (every other Thursday) 7pm. The Globe @ Hay. Philosophy Cafe is an informal group which offers the chance to discuss philosophical issues. Whether you’re an expert on Cartesian dualism or you simply have a new found interest in philosophical thought, come along! Community event.

Email: philosophycafe@outlook.com or contact 01497 821762.

Ladies Netball: 6.30–8.30pm at Gwernyfed Sports Hall. Just turn up on the night for a fun, relaxed game

of netball. £3.50 on the night. New ladies very welcome. For more details, contact 01544 327169.

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

Doorstop Youth Club: 7–9pm.

Dorstone Village Hall. £2 entry. Free for newcomers on their first night.

Pool, table tennis, Wii, computers, board games, craft and tuck shop.

Contact 01981 550325.

Talgarth and District Historical Society: (lastThursday of the month) 7.30pm at Gwernyfed Rugby Club.

See local posters.

Hay Adult Theatre Studies: 7.30–9.30pm. Clifford Community Centre. “Tales from around the Globe”. Contact Janine Sharp. Only £7 a session. Email: haytheatreco@ gmail.com. Contact 07733 055430.

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

Contact Margaret James 01874 711110.

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

Charity Quiz Night: (first Thursday in the month). The Three Horseshoes, Velindre, LD3 0SU. £1pp in aid of Welsh Air Ambulance.

Contact 01497 847304.

FRIDAY Flea Market: The Butter Market, Hay. Visit www.haymarkets.co.uk.

Contact 07989 980601.

Beginner Pilates: 9.15–10am at the Gym & Tonic Health Club. Get stronger, longer, posturally correct with an expert in this field. Suitable for everyone. £7. Drop in! Contact 01497 822995.

Bethlehem Sparks – Parent & Toddler Group: (Term time only)

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What’s on: during the week 9.30am–11am. Talgarth Town Hall Committee Room. All welcome.

Fitsteps with Carolyn Keown: 10–11am. Erwood Market Hall.

Fitness that’s ‘Strictly Fun’! Learn ballroom and Latin dance steps and improve your fitness; no partner or experience necessary. All abilities, men and women, welcome. £5 per session. Contact Pam 01982 560675.

Craft Class run by South Powys Parkinson’s Branch: (every other Friday) 10am–4.30pm. Talgarth Church Hall. Make your own greeting cards, knit or sew. Contact Val Morgans 01497 820551.

The BrainFit Workout (TM): (last Friday of the month) 10.15–11am.

Gym & Tonic Health Club, Hay. Mindful movement, music, and meditation for this pioneering, brand new concept (only 30 instructors in the UK as we stand right now).You’ll be amazed at what this does for you and your mental well-being! £7 per session. Drop in! Contact 01497 822995.

Fish & Chip Friday: 12–2pm. At The Baskerville Arms, Clyro. Contact 01497 820670.

South Powys Community Football Hub – Football for Girls: (term time only) 4.30–5.15pm Caterpillars (new to football) and 5.15–6pm Butterflies (have played before or are confident). Gwernyfed High School Sport’s Hall. For girls aged 5–11 years. Each session £2. Contact Tony, email southpowyscommunityhub@ gmail.com or 07854 012841.

Kids @ Bethesda Club (4–11 years): (term time only) 5.30pm.

Bethesda Evangelical Church, Oxford Road, Hay. Everyone welcome. Contact Rev Gordon Bingham by email: gjbingham@ me.com or 01497 820685.

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Crush It! (every third Friday in the month) 6–7.15pm. Gym & Tonic Health Club: Lifestyle Seminars. Free to all–however booking is essential as we need to cater for you. A projector-lead and fun seminar on all things health & fitness in a welcoming and warm club. Visit www.crushitlifestyle.club. Contact Cat 01497 822995.

Freespirit Country and Western Club–Live Music: (first Friday in the month) 7pm.Talgarth Town Hall. Bar and food available. Contact Marcus 07724 806608 SATURDAY Flea Market: The Butter Market, Hay. Visit www.haymarkets.co.uk.

Contact 07989 980601.

Local Produce Market: The Cheese Market Hall, Hay. Visit www.haymarkets.co.uk.

Contact 07989 980601.

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

Hay-on-Wye 5k Run: 9am. Meet below Hay Road Bridge. Free run organised by Hay Hotfooters Running Club. Following the parkrun format, people of all ages and abilities come together every week to run around a country 5k course.

The picturesque route winds from the start, along the Bailey Walk and around the Warren beside the River Wye. Hay Junior Theatre & Hay Senior Theatre: (term time only) at Cusop Village Hall. Hay Junior Theatre (10.30am–12.30pm).

Fantastic fun, professional performance skill training for ages 7–11 with Janine Sharp. Hay Senior Youth Theatre (1– 3pm.) Cusop Village Hall. For ages 12–16. No experience needed. £7 per session. Visit www.haytheatre. co.uk. Email: haytheatreco@gmail. com. Contact 07733 055430.

Art Class: 11am–12.30pm. Doll’s House Fun, Hay. For children 11 years plus. Contact 01497 821913.

SUNDAY Talgarth Walkers Are Welcome Group – Free Guided Walks: (first Sunday in the month) 10am. Meet at Talgarth Car Park. See local press and posters for more details.

Morning Service with Sunday School: 10.30am.

Bethesda Evangelical Church, Oxford Road, Hay. Everyone welcome. Contact Rev Gordon Bingham by email: gjbingham@me.com or 01497 820685.

Services at Talgarth United Free Church: 10.30am. Talgarth United Free Church (fifth Sunday may be at a different venue). A warm welcome awaits you. Contact 01874 711327.

Lego Club: 11am–12.30pm. The Globe @ Hay. Bring your kids and let them run wild with our famous in house Lego. A great time for your young ones to get creative whilst you relax and have brunch. Email: eleanor.adams@globeathay.co.uk or contact 01497 821762.

Services at Penyrheol Baptist Church: (fourth Sunday of the month) 3pm. Contact 01874 711061.

Glasbury Methodist Church Service: 6pm. All welcome. Contact M Lawrence 07867 784681.

Velindre Village Charity Draw: 6pm.

The Three Horseshoes, Velindre, LD3 0SU. Weekly draw £1 per ticket. Contact 01497 847304.

Evening Service: 6pm. Bethesda Evangelical Church, Oxford Road, Hay. Everyone welcome.

Contact Rev Gordon Bingham by email: gjbingham@me.com or by phone 01497 820685.

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What’s on: during the month DURING THE MONTH Now until Sunday 25th November Polly James Exhibition: The River Café, Glasbury. The show includes original charcoal and graphite studies as well as a collection of cards and prints. Visit www.polly-james.com.

Contact Polly 07733 192445.

Now until Sunday 18th November Hay Makers Autumn Exhibition: St John’s Place, Hay on Wye. See advert on page 34.

Now until Sunday 16th December Glasbury Arts present: ‘Bi-Annual Exhibition - Celebration of Ceramics and Glass: Opening hours, Tues–Fri 10am–4pm, Sat & Sun 12pm–4pm, Mon closed.

Cyfarthfa Castle Museum and Gallery. Entrance fee: £2. See article on page 8.

Now until 31st December Local Landscapes Photography Exhibition: The Globe @ Hay. See advert on page 24.

Wednesday 31st October Halloween Fun Run: 7pm. Talgarth Mill. In aid of the Drew BarkerWright charity. Those interested or who wish to make a contribution after the event should contact sarah@talgarthmill.com. See article on page 55.

Thursday 1st November Flicks in the Sticks presents – “The Post” (cert PG): 7.30pm. Brilley Village Hall. A thrilling drama about the unlikely partnership between The Washington Post’s Katharine Graham, the first female publisher of a major American newspaper and editor Ben Bradlee, as they race to catch up with The New York Times to expose a massive cover-up of government secrets that

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spanned three decades and four U.S. Presidents. Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks are both outstanding. Bring your own refreshments. Cabaret seating. Tickets on the door £5.

Contact 01544 327227.

Greenpeace Hay present “Tawai”: 8pm. The Globe @ Hay. A full length film by Bruce Parry of the BBC’s Tribe, Amazon & Arctic. Free admission, donations invited.

Charity Quiz Night: 8pm.

Baskerville Arms, Clyro. In aid of GVH Pony Club. See advert in our Party Time section.

Friday 2nd November William Powell, Powys County Councillor for Talgarth Advice Surgery: 4pm. Talgarth Tourist Information and Resource Centre.

See article on page 55.

Halloween Fancy Dress Party: 6pm onwards. Gwernyfed RFC. With a Halloween walk & pumpkin carving competition. £5 entry per child, parental supervision required.

Saturday 3rd November Car Boot Sale: 9am–1pm. Church Hall,Talgarth. See article on page 69.

Down to Earth - The Soil Beneath Our Feet: 10am - 4pm. Talgarth Town Hall.

Caledonian Market: 11am at Market Hall, Brecon.

Armistice Centenary Commemoration: 12 noon–2pm.

“Marking Time” Woodland Walk, in the grounds of Bronllys Hospital and afterwards at the Hospital Chapel.

See article on page 55.

Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th November Fair Oak Cider Open Weekend: 10am - 4pm. Fair Oak, Bacton HR2 0AT. Cider made in the only horsedrawn cider mill in the country.

Contact 01981 241210. See advert in our Local Producers section.

Sunday 4th November Coach Trip to the NEC: coach leaves at 9am, Hay. Craft, art and Christmas shopping. £19pp. Contact 01497 851913.

Children’s Light Party: 3–4.30pm.

Talgarth Town Hall. Party games, lantern crafts, glow sticks, glitter face painting etc. Bible stories and refreshments. All welcome.

Facebook - Bethlehem Chapel Lights and Sparks Talgarth.

Black Mountains Lions’ Fireworks & Bonfire Bonanza: Gates open 5.30pm, Bonfire lit at 6.30pm, fireworks at 7pm. Baskerville Hall Hotel, Clyro Court, HR3 5LE. Entry fees: £4 per adult, £1 per child. We are sad to announce that this will be our last firework event - we want this last one to be special so come along and enjoy an extra BIG EVENT. Refreshment stalls, school’s guy competition, tombola, and lots more to make your evening special.

See article on page 63.

Tuesday 6th November Swimsanity - New 6 week Course Commences: Gym & Tonic, Hay. Booking essential. £35 for the course. Contact 01497 822995. See advert on page 19.

Wednesday 7th November Escleyside Gardening Club - ‘Fruit Tipple’ with wine and mead-maker, Geoff Morris of Orchard Hive & Vine in Leominster: 7.30pm.

Escleyside Hall, Michaelchurch Escley, HR2 0PT. Samples available to taste and buy – perfect for Christmas!

Everyone welcome.

(Nonmembers £4).

Friday 9th November Talgarth Festival of the Black Mountains Christmas Shopping Evening: 6.30–9.30pm. Talgarth Town Hall. Free entry. Crafts and stalls. Raffle and refreshments. See

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What’s on: during the month article on page 69.

Saturday 10th November Mortimer History Society “Castles in the Welsh Marches & Wales: Trouble & Strife in the Middle Ages. Registration from 9.30am, programme starts at 10am and finishes at 1pm. Grange Court, Leominster. 3 talks on early Earth & Timber Castles; Norman Stone Castles; Castles of the Welsh Princes. Tickets: Members £9; Non-members £13.00 (includes refreshments). Full programme and booking available online at www.mortimerhistorysociety.org. uk. or, contact Philip Hume 01584 831654; or, send a cheque made out ‘Mortimer History Society’ to Philip Hume,Waterloo Lodge, Orleton.

Griots Arts presents: ‘Ska’d By The Music’ (Film), followed by Northern Soul and Ska DJ Paul Nevin: Film at 6pm, Music from 9pm. The Globe @ Hay. Early-bird tickets at £5 advance. See advert in our Party Time section.

Glasbury Arts – Book Launch: John Fitzgerald in conversation with Oona Muirhead CBE: 7.30pm.

Glasbury Village Hall. ‘Lessons Learned?’ Reflecting on 40 years in child care, a memoir by John Fitzgerald. See article on page 8.

Autumn Supper: The Bakers’ Table, Talgarth Mill. Contact 01874 711125.

Sunday 11th November Remembrance Sunday Service: St Gwendoline’s Church, then at 11am at Talgarth War Memorial finishing with a service of blessing of the World War One memorial plaque in Talgarth Town Hall by the Rev Canon Rowland Edwards. All are welcome. See article on page 55.

Tuesday 13th November The Arts Society Brecknock ‘Music & Art in the Age ofVermeer’:

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2.30pm.

Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, LD3 7EW. Talk by Adam Busiakiewicz. Visitors welcome.

Tickets £8 on the door or available in advance from Theatr Brycheiniog Box Office. Contact 01874 611622.

See advert on page 75.

Wednesday 14th November Brecon to Hay Cycle Path Committee Fundraising Quiz: 8pm. The Three Horseshoes, Groesffordd. All welcome! Visit www.threehorseshoesgroesffordd. co.uk/index.php.

Thursday 15th November Hay Dial-a-Ride Trip to Oakchurch.

Hay Dial-a-Ride members only. £7.

To book/join contact the office (9am – 12 noon, Mon - Friday) 01497 821616.

Charity Quiz Night: 8pm.

Baskerville Arms, Clyro. In aid of British Horse Society. See advert in our Party Time section.

Friday 16th November Dark Skies Wales Experience: 6pm. The Old Railway Line Garden Centre, Three Cocks, LD3 0SG. Booking required. Contact 01497 847055. See advert on page 13.

‘Dame Kitty’: 7.30pm. The Baskerville Arms. Pink Lady cocktails being served. Tickets available from the Baskerville Arms. A night not to be missed!

Friday 16th & Saturday 17th November Wye Players present - Dying for a Laugh: 7.30pm (Friday) / 2.30pm (Saturday) at Glasbury Village Hall.

Tickets £6 on the door.

Sunday 18th November ‘Breads for Christmas’ – Baking Class: 10am – 4pm. The Bakers’ Table, Talgarth Mill. Contact 01874 711125.

Glasbury Arts Workshop for Young People Aged 9 -13 years: Foley

Sound Effects Digital Workshop with Nick Brown. Full details at www.glasburyarts.co.uk. See article on page 8.

Monday 19th November until January 2019 Hay Makers Christmas Exhibition: St John’s Place, Hay on Wye. See advert in our Christmas Shopping section..

Tuesday 20th November U3A Hay: Music Room of Baskerville Hall Hotel, Clyro. 10.30am – Morning Session: ‘Our Daily Bread’. Guided

by Revd. Ian Charlesworth, we learn more about bread, how to make it and enjoy it, and of the essential role that bread plays in secular cultures of the world and religious rituals. 1.15pm – Afternoon Session: A lively and varied presentation of music and video by the Music-All interest group. Entrance fee is £5 for members and £7 for non-members.

See article on pages 67 & 69.

Talgarth Flix in the Stix presents ‘Some Like It Hot’: The Town Hall, Talgarth. Visit www. talgarthdistrictregeneration.org. See advert in our Christmas Shopping section.

Thursday 22nd November Bingo Fundraiser in Aid of Hay Sports: Doors open at 6.45pm for a 7.15pm start. The Bowls Pavilion, Hay. Prize and cash - if numbers suffice £50 top prize. Tea, coffee, biscuits, bar, ample parking and a warm welcome awaits.

Thursday 22nd - Sunday 25th November Hay Festival Winter Weekend. A warm welcome in Hay to celebrate books and ideas at the turning of the season. See advert and article on pages 10 & 11.

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What’s on: during the month / next month Friday 23rd November Hay Christmas Lights - Switching On Ceremony: 5 to 7pm. The big countdown will take place at around 6pm, and we’ll have a celebrity guest as well as one of Hay’s local heroes on hand to do the honours. See article on page 65.

Santa’s Grand Arrival: From 5pm.

The Old Railway Line Garden Centre. Santa, disco, bouncy castle & more. See advert on page 13.

Saturday 24th November Winter Food Festival: 10am - 5pm.

Memorial Car Park, Hay. Free entry.

Contact Andrew Powell 07779 012019. See advert on back cover.

Fairtrade Hay Christmas Fair: 10am–4pm. The Buttermarket, Hay. See article on page 63.

Winter Wayzgoose: 10am - 3pm: The Story of Books, Hay-on-Wye. Traditional gathering of printers, bookbinders and papermakers with a festive theme. At 6pm, launch of The Charm of Magpies from Incline Press, andThe Rhona Muirhead Prize for printing. See advert and article in our Christmas Shopping section.

Hay Junior Football Club - Prize Bingo: 2pm. Baskerville Arms, Clyro.

See article on page 17.

Crickhowell Choral Society presents ‘Haydn - The Creation’: 7.30pm. Brecon Cathedral. Tickets £15 (children and students free) from Webbs of Crickhowell or The Hours, Brecon or online at www.crickhowellchoralsociety.org.

Contact 01873 810935. See advert in our Party Time section.

Glasbury Flying Circus presents ‘Dial A Flight’ - A Strictly OneOff Cabaret Show: 8pm–10pm.

Glasbury Village Hall. Raising funds for Glasbury Village Hall, Dial-aRide, Pat’s Play Park and Wales Air Ambulance. See advert and article

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Sunday 25th November Glasbury Arts Workshop for Young People Aged 9 -13 years: Painting workshop with Kate Freeman. Full details at www.glasburyarts.co.uk.

See article on page 8.

Monday 26th and Tuesday 27th November Royal Welsh Winter Fair: Gates open from 8am. Royal Welsh Showground, Llanelwedd, Powys, LD2 3SY. See advert and article in our Christmas Shopping section.

Wednesday 28th November Glasbury Get-Together Club Meeting: 2.30pm - 4.30pm. Glasbury Village Hall. See article on page 63.

Thursday 29th November A Cuppa for Carers: 2.30pm. The Granary, Felin Talgarth Mill, Talgarth.

Arranged by carers for carers. A chance to catch up, take a break, have a chat, share tips, make friends.

Free refreshments and cakes. Carers and ‘Cared for’ welcome. Come along and join us – new activities every month. Contact Sue Bidmead 01497 847217.

Prize Bingo: 6.30 for 7.15pm.

Baskerville Hall, Clyro. Free entry. Bar open for refreshments. Fun night.

Raffle and cash bingo. All monies raised for Welsh Air Ambulance. All welcome. Contact 07800 705095.

Friday 30th November Hay Dial-a-Ride Lunch @ The Old Railway Line Garden Centre and Shopping. Hay Dial-a-Ride members only. £5 plus lunch.. To book/join contact the office (9am – 12 noon, Mon - Friday) 01497 821616.

Saturday 1st December Car Boot Sale: 9am - 1pm. Church Hall,Talgarth. See article on page 69.

Talgarth Christmas Market: From 2pm until the Christmas

lights are switched on at 5pm.

Talgarth Town Hall. Shop for your Christmas gifts. Visit www. talgarthdistrictregeneration.org. See advert in our Christmas Shopping section and article on page 69.

Pizza Night: Half hourly sittings from 5.30 to 7.30pm. Takeaways also available. The Bakers’ Table, Talgarth Mill. Contact 01874 711125. See advert in our Party Time section.

Christmas Party Night: Baskerville Arms, Clyro. See advert in our Party Time section.

Hay Jazz presents:‘Before they went Electric’. Martin Wheatley & Martin Litton. From the birth of the banjo to the golden age of the guitar, in a fascinating cabaret that takes us from African to Hawaii, from the ukulele to the octophone, the wizard of the strings sings, plays, entertains and demonstrates a dozen fretted instruments. Bach, Chopin, Hot Jazz novelties and even the Dambusters March. Expect to be amazed. www. hayjazz.org. Contact 07748 652194.

The Village Quire present: ‘Out With the Old’ - Candlelit Christmas Concert. 7.30 pm. All Saints’ Church, Cwmbach, Glasbury-on-Wye HR3 5LR. Tickets £8 (18 and under £5) to include mulled wine and mince pies. Visit www.villagequire.org.uk.

Contact 01497 847676. See article on page 23.

U3A Hay - Christmas Lunch. See article on pages 67 & 69.

If you have a local class or event, please email events@cariadslocal.co.uk.

Non-profit or community clubs and organisations will be included for free.

Businesses will be asked to pay a small charge.

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FOR SALE

USEFUL NUMBERS

2004 MINI MOTO. Just been restored, frame painted and plastics also painted, brand new engine, runs good only used once needs new thottle tube. £80.00 ono. 07958211047.

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CONTEMPORARY WHITE LEATHER THREE SEATER SOFA. low level back, adjustable to higher level. In immaculate condition - selling due to house move. Paid £950, sell for £150 - buyer collects.

07523424361.

WOODEN FOLDING LAP TRAY. White, lovely light wood surround. Brand new - unwanted gift. £12. 01874 620151.

PINE WOODEN DOUBLE BED. Excellent condition. 2 years old. £100.00. 07969890191.

OAK OVAL DROP LEAF TABLE. W42 X L54 X H28. Good condition. £55 ono. 01497 821273.

IKEA BEKVAM KITCHEN TROLLEY/BUTCHER’S BLOCK, SOLID BIRCH. Gives you extra storage space / work surface in the kitchen. Wheels on two legs, easily moveable. Measures 58cm long x 50cm wide x 85cm high. Good condition, has been lightly oiled with Osmo oil for surface protection. £40 new, sell for £20. 07855 392 177.

Powys County Council ......................... 01597 827 460

Next month...

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Welsh Water..................................................08000 520130 To advertise in the Wye Local contact Clare on: 07811 961983 / clare@wyelocal.co.uk

Western Power Distribution ............ 0800 678 3105

ALL TERRAIN 3-WHEELER PUSHCHAIR.Big wheels so you can go ‘off-road’. Black. Multi-position reclining seat. Sun canopy with peek-a-boo window.

Handy storage. £50 ono. 07971 446632.

JOOVY CABOOSE ULTRALIGHT GRAPHITE STAND-ON TANDEM PUSHCHAIR. £219 on Amazon. Designed for two children, older child has choice to stand or sit. A versatile tandem stroller that offers the size, weight and manoeuvrability of a single stroller. Good condition. £100 ono. 07971 446632.

LITTLELIFE CROSS COUNTRY S2 BABY CARRIER / BACKPACK WITH CANOPY. Cost £120. Immaculate. £70 ono. 07971 446632.

Next month...

Party Time: To include festive menus, discos and New Year Eve’s parties Christmas Shopping: We want

toEstate showcase best products 2012 VW Passat 2.0 Se the Tdi, Silver, 50,000 milesand £8,195 produce ourSilver, area5 has to81,000 offer.miles We will be 2010 Skoda Fabia 3 1.9 Tdi, doors, £3,095

encouraging local people to shop local. £4,595

2012 Ford Fiesta 1.2 Zetec, Black, 3 doors, 62,500 miles

2010 VW Polo To 1.2,advertise Silver, 5indoors, 66,000 miles £3,995 the Local Beacon contact Laura on:

07533 advertising@localbeacon.co.uk 2010 Audi A4 Avant Se939488 2.0 Tdi,/Blue, 98,000 miles £6,495

2013 VW Golf 1.6 Tdi Se, Black, 5 Doors, 70,200 miles

£7,495

2013 Honda Civic 1.6 I-Dtec 120, Blue, 5 door, 44,000 miles £7,985

PEST CONTROL Cars and vans available to order – email sales@theoldforgegarage.co.uk. Check our website for regular updates on new vehicles arriving in.

NEED TO GET RID HGV Testing on Thursdays & Fridays OF ClassMOLES? 4, 5, 7 MOTs

sales@theoldforgegarage.co.uk OR WASPS’ NESTS, RATS or SQUIRRELS www.theoldforgegarage.co.uk

WYNN BROWN Tel: 0149707786 820 341 542 697 Old Forge Garage, Llanigon, Hay-on-Wye home 01982 560791

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