Wye Local Issue 108 October 2015

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October 2015 • Issue 108 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 • Bronllys • Bronydd • Clifford • Clyro Cusop • Eardisley • Erwood • Glasbury • Hay Letton • Llandefalle • Llanigon • Llowes • Llyswen Pengenfford • Pontithel • Talgarth • Three Cocks Trefecca • Velindre • Whitney • Winforton Address: Goosepool Cottage • Winforton Herefordshire • HR3 6EB Telephone: 01544 327716 • 07971 446632 Email: lisamarie@wyelocal.co.uk Website: www.wyelocal.co.uk Wye Local is published by:

Welcome to our October issue where we’ve entered Autumn. I adore the changing seasons, the nights drawing in, the fantastic colours that change all around us, I even like the rain providing I’m tucked up indoors with the wood burner in it’s full glory.

This issue we showcase Christmas. Unlike some local shops, we’ve held off until now! It’s time to think about the seasonal party, be it a family gathering or works do! Turn to page for a bit of help.

The organised will have the Christmas shopping already in their stride, others will just have it on their to do list. Each year all we ask is that you start the shopping local. We are very lucky to have boutique shops, independent stores and organised events that bring local crafts to light. Get what you can locally, then anything you can’t, go further afield or on-line. Local shops need our support to keep the towns alive. Use them or lose them. Remember if they go, local jobs will also go … Turn to page 34 for a bit of help.

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.

Some great events lined up for October and November, be sure to check out the various adverts and detailed what’s on section.

All artwork used in this publication must not be published in any other media without permission from CariAds Local Ltd.

Local businesses and organisations are using our publications, Wye Local and Local Beacon to advertise recruitment positions. Great for our readers. For more information turn to page 2.

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What’s On Listings Activity Ideas Days Out Articles Recipes Puzzles Competitions Useful and informative for parents with children aged 0 - 12 years Book Reviews

Lastly, we need nominations for our ‘Get to really know’ feature. Is there someone living in the area that you’d like us to interview. We especially like those with a bit of unique character, it makes our job that little be more fun! Please email or call Clare with your suggestions and how we go about tracking them down!

Enjoy, Lisa Marie x Photo: Lisa Marie and Cariad Badham

Competition Winner of September competition: Jean Sharples, Eardisley

This months prize up for grabs... an old fashioned full cream tea at The Secret Garden Tea Room in Hay. Pot of tea, with home-made scone with jam and cream by Painscastle Preserves. Please complete the word search on page 52 and send to us by 16th October 2015.

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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, October issue: - Brecon Complementary Medicine Centre - Raven Drama - Jo Jo Beauty Salon of the Year 2015 - Brecknock Sinfonia new season and much more!

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

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By promoting your recruitment post in both these publications you are covering a large area of potential applicants • Each magazine has a respected readership • Hand delivered to homes and businesses in Brecon, Hay-on-Wye and Talgarth • Delivered to local community points in the surrounding villages • A combined print run of 9,750 • Distributed by the first of every month • A shelf life of one month • A social media platform that continues to grow • Low-cost advertising - prices start from £40 + VAT Email lisamarie@cariadslocal.co.uk for further information

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News from Talgarth

by Cllr. William Powell Powys County Councillor for Talgarth In the last couple of weeks, those looking for a belated burst of summer have been disappointed but, with the children back in school, the mornings distinctly chilly and the evenings lengthening, the colours of autumn are now quietly asserting themselves. The Bank Holiday weekend and our twentieth anniversary Talgarth Festival of the Black Mountains seems an age away. The Festival team has already held its debrief meeting, to reflect upoon what was best about this year’s event - and what can be done to make it even better for the future.The loyal band of volunteers is once again to be commended for their hard work and dedication - and deserve a break until the AGM later in the autumn. Anyone who would like more information on how to get involved - and bring fresh ideas for the future of the Festival - should contact the Chairman, Tony James on: (01874) 711289.

And staying with the theme of volunteering, I took the opportunity earlier in the year to flag up the invaluable work of Brecon Dial-a-Ride to the Welsh Minister for Communities, Lesley Griffiths AM in a Plenary session of the National Assembly.

I am pleased to say that the Minister accepted my invitation to visit Dial-a-Ride at their Brecon Headquarters - and this is due to take place on Monday, 12th October. The service provides a lifeline for so many elderly and vulnerable people locally - for shopping trips, hospital appointments and of course here in Talgarth to the weekly Luncheon Club. It is only right that their sterling efforts are recognised. Brecon & District disABLEd Club which runs Dial-a-Ride is always on the lookout for additional volunteers and anyone interested in finding out more should contact the General Manager, Lisa Marsh on: (01874) 624060.

public expenditure cuts, Powys County Council is beginning to plan its 2016/17 budget certain in the knowledge that painful expenditure and service reductions are on the horizon. One current proposal relates to the introduction of car parking charges in all Powys County Council owned sites.

This, coupled with the suggestion of outsourcing car park management to an external agency, would have a very severe effect locally, as well as in other communities in Powys. I am currently working with local residents to oppose these retrograde proposals - please look out for details on: talgarth. fyinetwork.co.uk The longstanding plans to resurface the High Street, including a safe crossing adjacent to Primrose Pharmacy and traffic calming measures, are due to be implemented during October. I have been working to alert local businesses and those residents likely to be affected so as to minimise disruption. Please look out for details of any associated road closures and short term diversions that will be necessary. I hope that everyone will show a little patience as these long awaited works are carried out - as they are intended to improve public safety and the quality of life locally.

In the meantime, if there is anything that I could help you with, please don’t hesitate to contact me on: 07703 112113 or by email : william.powell@ assembly.wales Alternatively, please come along to my next advice surgery on Friday, 2nd October from 5:00pm at Talgarth TiRC. No appointment is necessary - but advanced notice can help if the issues involved are complex. You can also pop into the TiRC at any time to request a call on any issue that is troubling you.

Best wishes

With the new UK Conservative Government more committed than ever to its agenda of

William

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CHRIS DAVIES MP

News from Chris Davies Your local MP

Hello from Westminster! It has been a very busy time in our area over the summer and I have had the pleasure of going here, there and everywhere visiting all parts of my constituency. My thanks to those who organised events that I attended including the Glasbury Duckrace, the Felindre Village Fate, the Talgarth Festival, Painscastle Fete and Llyswen and Boughrood Fate. My family and I had a great time and it is promising to see these events going from strength to strength, year on year.

Part of the joy of attending these events is being able to post photos and updates on my website (www.chrisdavies.org.uk) and on Facebook. But all too often I run into trouble in doing so – because of the sluggish broadband speeds we receive here in Brecon and Radnorshire.

I believe that it is unacceptable that we have connection speeds up to 12 times slower than in parts of London.

This not only affects our businesses but also our home and social lives too. High speed broadband is essential for our catch-up TV services, our internet shopping and for our businesses to operate effectively – and is also one of the biggest issues in my mailbag.

That was the point I put to Ed Vaizey, the Minster responsible for broadband rollout around the country, in a recent debate. Remembering his visit to Brecon in February, the Minister responded that he wanted to see the whole of our region connected as soon as possible.

Surgery times and other contact details will be published very shortly. In the meantime, if you have any issues you would like to discuss please contact me by way of:

6 Market Street Builth Wells Powys, LD2 3AG

Tel: 01982 559180 email: chris.davies.mp@parliament.uk

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So now is the time to continue pushing for better broadband in our area and I can assure you that I will be tireless in my pursuit of achieving higher speeds for all my constituents.That is where I need your help.

I want to hear from you on your own experience of broadband speeds and I encourage you to get in touch and share your views with me. I then want to take each case to the Minister to make him see firsthand how many of us are affected by this issue.

Serving Brecon, Crickhowell and the Usk Valley

That’s it for now, I do hope to hear from you soon on this or any other issue.You can contact me at:

Telephone:

chris.davies.mp@parliament.uk or phone 01982 559180; or if you see me out and about do stop and say hello!

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Made with clean sawdust from local sources.

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Gardening Column

CONIFERS Conifers are trees with unique scale-like leaves or needles and their seed-bearing cones are easily recognised. Conifers are a wonderful way of adding colour and structure to your garden and as most varieties are evergreen; conifers provide interest all year round, particularly through the bare winter months. There is an amazing choice of different shapes and shades which can grow into large, often very fast-growing trees, although there are many dwarf varieties including effective groundcover plants.

Many conifers make good hedges too.

From a small balcony with room for a container, to acres of grounds with space, conifers can add something truly special to any garden. A potted conifer can be used to brighten up a doorstep or balcony, whilst planted conifers can create height and add fantastic accent pieces to any garden. Conifers can offer a way to add something new and interesting to the garden at what is seen as a traditionally quiet time. Being hardy, easy to care for and long-lasting, conifers are the ideal choice for the margin gardener looking for a low maintenance but high impact plant.

Providing you select the correct size for your garden, conifers require only a little pruning and watering.

Autumn is an ideal time to plant new conifers to establish themselves early and get through the winter before sprouting earlier and stronger in spring compared with conifers planted in spring. Feeding your conifers annually in April with a Blood, Fish & Bone fertiliser will increase the growth rate and enhance the colour of the foliage.

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Funeral arrangements can be made in the comfort of your own home and in the presence of your family, helping you through this sad time.

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Simply move the Goalposts!

Did you get yourself into shape for the summer? Is it all starting to slide? Hang on!

With each article I write for the Wye Local, I try to write from grass roots level, (as opposed to topics you could just Google). This community and I have worked together in fitness and in health for 17 years now, so I feel there is plenty of I can call upon from the ‘gym floor’ so to speak! Over any given year the numbers in the Club will wax and wane, and yes; reliant on the usual: ‘get a dress size smaller for Christmas’ (SORRY – WAY too early to be using that word!), or get ‘Bikini ready’ around May - and we’d be mad to ignore that. However it also often occurs at an individual level; that a client comes in, and in the Induction mentions a forthcoming wedding (attending, let alone being the bride!). The wedding, beach, xmas, skiing, mountain trek, et al, come and go and their momentum hits a brick wall. Their ‘driver’ has gone. However all is not lost! You simply think of another exciting event and then work as we do when Personal Training: Grab a yearly wall calendar, and mark it off! IN BIG (as Judge Rinder would say!). If you don’t have an event, find one, having

first identified what makes you tick: is it your BODY you want to improve – well think of something where it’ll be on show and book it in (we do group photoshoots as a driver – trust me that works!). If you want to be running fit – book a race – this can be a short distance event if needs be – don’t terrify yourself!). Then work backwards from this event and chunk it off into smaller periods of time.Then identify your end line, and work this into smaller periods to make it more manageable. So: you have a 5k run (end line) in 3 months. You chunk it down to monthly, or even weekly blocks if you prefer. You’ll aim for 3k in the first month, 4k the second (say) and you’ve nailed it by the event. This is very simplistic – you may need training advice, but it gives you management over your destination. You could apply these principles to weight loss, dress size, strength… just ensure that calendar is where you can see it and tell all your friends of your intentions. Better yet get them to do it too! THEN plot your next event, making it as fun and inspiring as possible. Next thing you know – you’re fit for life! Easy!

Article supplied by Cat Lawford, Gym & Tonic Health Club

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Local Talent: Sally Rogers What advice would you give a local artist? Use the Wye Local to get your name out there.

The staff are brilliant and the response is excellent.

Artist Name? Sally Rogers.

Type of Artist? Interior Designer/Curtain maker.

Range of Products?

Fabrics, Trimmings, Paints and Wallpapers from Susie Watson Designs, Cabbages and Roses and Kate Foreman Fabrics. Made to measure curtains, blinds and accessories.

What other local artists do you admire? Hannah Kemp and all the makers who supply their crafts to The Talgarth Craft Shop downstairs from my studio.

Artist statement: Moving to a whole new area and getting married again has given me a new lease of life. Starting a new business is always a challenge but I feel confident that it will be a success now I’m no longer planning a wedding.

Where can your products be purchased? Mill Cottage Interiors, Talgarth LD3 0BW.

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Price range? £35-£65 per metre.

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How long have you been an artist? I’ve worked as an interior designer for over 30 years. At the beginning of that time I was a curtain maker so now I’m combining both of my skills.

* Measuring and Fitting

Where did you train or gain experience? Harrods, Osborne & Little and John Lewis.

What has been your proudest moment? Marrying my partner at Tretower Castle in June this year.

What would you class as ‘your masterpiece’?

Bringing up my daughter Rachel on my own. She’s now qualified as an anaesthetist in London.

Have you any future plans for your work? Having finished working for another company I will be able to dedicate all my energies to developing Mill Cottage Interiors. The Studio will be open TuesdayFriday 10am – 4pm and other times by appointment.

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Find us at:

Talgarth Mill The Square Talgarth LD3 0BW tel: 07762 895822 email: sallyjrogers@btinternet.com millcottageinteriors.co.uk

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Get to really know...

Name: Rodney Mace.

List five goals on your life’s to-do list: Learn the cello, speak a foreign language fluently, remember more about the last book I read, be a bit more organised, get rid of the Tories.

Place of birth? Luton.

Where do you live now? Upper Sheephouse.

Marital status? Partner Diana.

Occupation? Historian.

Children? Five plus twelve grandchildren between us.

What was your favourite childhood television programme? No television when I was a child.

Are you a collector of anything? Books and Thonet (bentwood) furniture.

If you could be any animal, what would you be and why? Any seabird like a gull or stormy petrel.

If you could have any superpower, what would it be? Rid the world of weapons.

What is usually your first thought when you wake up? Am I going swimming?

What do you usually think about right before falling asleep? Can’t wait for breakfast.

Do you believe in ghosts? No. Most exciting thing you’ve won? Winning a national handwriting competition when at junior school.

Two lessons life has taught you? Getting to 75 came quicker than I thought it would. Keep on learning.

What makes you grumpy? Being hungry.

Teenage crush? Jane White.

You’re given one million pounds, what do you spend it on? Campaigning for peace.

Have any bad habits? Too many to count.

Name one regret you have: Not learning to type when young.

Name one thing you miss about being a kid: Agility.

Name one thing you love about being an adult: Having children.

What’s your favourite song of the moment?

Anything by Dusty Springfield.

What’s your favourite song of all time? J S Bach’s B minor Mass.

What’s your favourite thing to do on a Saturday night? Sharing a meal with friends/family.

What’s your favourite thing to do on a Sunday afternoon? Watching the dusk fall on a winter afternoon.

Have any hidden talents? I am not a bad cook.

What would be your dream job? Being a puppeteer or animator.

If you HAD to change your name, what would you change it to? An (Buddhist name for peace).

What have you done today to make you feel proud? Getting a letter published in the Guardian Sum yourself up in five words: Alive, fit, smiley, loving, sharing.

Which bad habits drive you crazy? Procrastination, greed, selfishness, others voting Tory.

Do you believe in the afterlife? No. What book would you recommend to others?

Being Mortal by Atul Gavande..

Best present ever received? My 60s yellow Claude Butler bike.

List one thing you wish you could change about yourself: Be more patient.

If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go? A Norfolk beach on a windy day.

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Pick ups now from Hay-on-Wye Opening Times: Wednesday - Saturday 11am - 4pm Tuesday 13th October National Trust Powis Castle, Welshpool Thursday 22nd October CBSO Brahms’ German Requiem, B’ham Wednesday 28th October Annie! The Musical, B’ham

• Local baked bread and cakes • Takeaway filled rolls • Home Deliveries

Wednesday 11th November CBSO Winter Dreams, B’ham

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Wednesday 16th December Christmas in the Forest of Dean

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17th October - Pizza and Flix

Glasbury Taxis

Far from The Madding Crowd. ÂŁ10, booking essential.

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25th October - Bread Class see website for more details, two places available.

Sporting Events I Nightclubs Airport runs

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The Thoughts of a Greengrocer It is now official. We all thought that August was wet and it certainly was - the wettest since such records have been kept. This does actually have a serious affect on anything that grows in the earth. One of the more noticeable differences this year is the tree fruit. Plums in particular have been very juicy but lacking a little in the flavour.

All the usual local fruits have been good and I am promised some nice quinces when they are ready - we struggled to have enough last year so this is good. British Coxes apples started at the beginning of September but should really have been left a little longer. They were quite tart but nice and crisp. I tasted some cultivated blackberries (imported) the other day and was horrified - no real flavour and very sour; I should not have been impatient and just waited until the hedgerows are ready for picking.

I hope that by the time you read this the local main crop potatoes will all be ready. We are lucky round here as the farmers grow a variety of different potato types so we have Desiree with a red skin that mashes so well, the old favourite (but harder to grow successfully) King Edwards for roasting and Maris Piper for chips. There are numerous other varieties, many of them being good all rounders which can be more suitable in the domestic kitchen.

It has been quite noticeable the last two weeks that a lot of the Dutch aubergines and peppers have been most expensive, sometimes double the normal price. One of the reasons for this is the Dutch system of having a daily auction of what is available and a slight change in market conditions or quantities coming forward can have a serious effect. Usually within a few weeks crops from other areas save the day and the Dutch have to accept the lower normal price again.

October is a real pick and pickle month - if you have never done it before it is well worth the effort and the pickles keep all through the winter and are lovely with cold roast meats and cheese. If you make your own you will soon appreciate the better flavour than factory produce and the lower cost.

Not wishing to frighten you but as this issue comes out there will only be three months till Christmas!

Castle Greengrocers Retailer & Wholesaler

22 Castle Street, Hay-on-Wye HR3 5DF 01497 822742 Open: Monday - Thursday 9.00 - 5.00 Friday and Saturday 9.00 - 5.30

Fresh fruit and vegetables, quality wines and local jams and preserves

Theatr Brycheiniog

Saturday October 17th at 7.30pm

SOMETHING DIFFERENT!

TWO AWARD WINNING CHOIRS WITH CONTRASTING STYLES SYNERGY – first time in Brecon

Neither a male voice choir nor a barbershop chorus from Abergavenny and winners of the Cornwall International Choral Festival in 2011 & 2013.

Join us for an evening of music and entertainment with the choirs and their soloists Tickets available from Theatr Brycheiniog Box Office 01874 611622 or on line at www.brycheiniog.co.uk Tickets £12 concession £10

CÔR MEIBION TALGARTH - a local choir

Successful in the Mayo International Choral Festival in 2013.

Their repertoire is a mix of traditional male choir pieces of hymns, folk songs and light music.

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Jokes of the month by father & son (Colan & James Badham) A husband and wife were driving through Swansea. As they approached Pontarddulais they started arguing about the pronunciation of the town.They argued back and forth, then they stopped for lunch. At the counter, the husband asked the blonde waitress, “Before we order, could you please settle an argument for us? Would you please pronounce where we are very slowly?” She leaned over the counter and said, “Burrr-gerrr Kiiing.”

Instead of “the John,” I call my toilet “the Jim.” That way it sounds better when I say I go to the Jim first thing every morning.

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square of old newspaper sufficed for wrapping material.”

What an excellent memory for us to share and enjoy. I’m sure most of us have similar stories to tell about the tastes, smells and sounds of Hay in their childhood. We would love to hear all your tales.

Please contact Hay History Group so that your story can be preserved and enjoyed for generations to come.

Alan Nicholls, Chair of Hay History Group The above photo of Maddy’s delivery van in Hay brought back a memory, as a lad growing up in London, of the marvellous smell of the bakers in the very early morning.The fresh baked bread being packed into the horse-drawn cart ready to deliver around the town. That rich yeasty smell and the taste of a large doorstep slice was truly wonderful with butter and some of mums homemade jam.

Taste and smells are especially good at reviving our memories. So here is a memory of Mr. Price from “Memories of Old Hay” which was reprinted in Haywire in July 1986.

“The first half-penny of my pocket money invariably found its way into the receptive hand of Mrs Eves who lived at 13 Lion Street. My grandparents lived close by so that the aroma of her toffee making factory was wafted along the street. My sense of smell was good and I made my way like a Bisto kid. Mrs Eves boiled toffee for generations of schoolchildren. The boiling was done on a small range in the front room. On the table would be laid out samples of her wares, mouth-watering displays on saucers of coconut ice, brandy snaps, humbugs, and rock..... Several times I caught her at the later stages of manufacture of the toffee when she would be manipulating it over a very large nail in the back kitchen. The dexterity with which she caressed and handled the toffee, looking like large skeins of wool, was unbelievable. It was pulled, stretched, thrown back over the nail in a continuous motion until she was satisfied it was ready to be cut up with a pair of scissors to provide lumps at 10 a penny.... a small

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Protecting wildlife for the future

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The “Beefsteak fungus” shown is edible and also is has an unusual economic value as its attack on oak makes the wood a darker, richer colour and hence more valuable as “brown oak” for the furniture industry.

Fungi are an important and largely hidden part of the ecosystem and many plants, particularly Orchids, depend on their presence to thrive. They are more abundant than we realise as the toadstool or bracket we see is just a small part of the larger organism living underground or in rotting wood.

Beefsteak fungus Fistulina hepatica I apologise for the gruesome looking picture but this is just one of the more unusual things that you might see if you attend the Brecknock Wildlife Trust ‘Fungal Foray’ later this month.

David Mitchell, who will lead the walk, found this delicacy on the 2013 foray as well as plenty of other toadstools and other fungi.

The Fungal Foray is on Saturday 24th at BWT Pwlly-Wrach nature reserve, Talgarth. Meet in Talgarth car park so that we can travel to the nature reserve together due to limited parking. Cost £3 per adult, suitable for all ages. The walk starts at 2pm.

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39th Caledonian Market in Brecon

On Saturday 7th November the Rotary Club of Brecon will hold its annual Caledonian Market as always on the first Saturday in November. The first took place in 1977 and not a year has been missed since then. It has become an institution for the people of Brecon and is looked forward to with great anticipation. The floor and tables in the Market Hall are stacked with items such as books, toys, clothes, furniture, other household goods and

garden produce all donated by local people for sale at bargain prices. All the proceeds go to supporting mostly local charities. Members of the club collect all the items in the weeks before the sale. Over the weekend of the Market they are assisted by a large number of enthusiastic volunteers who come back year after year and who are essential to its success. Last year more than ÂŁ10,000 was raised for deserving causes.

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Going the Extra Mile!!!

With over thirty three years experience in the travel industry Helen Bruce is proving to be a LOCAL gem with her Personal Travel Advisor Business.

Supported by the Co-operative Travel Group and Thomas Cook holidays, whose business acumen has been widely acclaimed, giving total protection with ABTA and ATOL bonding you can be assured of a secure and financially protected holiday. In these uncertain times, with conflicting travel advice, safety of destinations and protection if things go wrong can be very confusing!

Helen offers all the necessary expertise WITHOUT ANY HIDDEN CHARGES OR CONSULTANCY FEES. For many, after spending hours on the internet, one is not extremely sure the best deal has been achieved but more importantly that the supplier is offering security and complete protection.

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Helen offers opportunities for free upgrades, executive lounges and airport taxis.

Special attention is given to those with special needs and disabilities and assistance is readily available throughout your journey door to door. Most importantly a booking with Helen gives you a 24/7 helpline to a human being with excellent support and security throughout your holiday.

She can also provide the appropriate level of Travel Insurance as she is fully trained having passed all the statutory examinations now a requirement for anyone making this provision.

With the world presenting a very uncertain picture at present, safety, security and support are paramount in planning a well-earned holiday.

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I did it!!!

As I write, it’s exactly 21 months to the day that I stopped smoking. Back in December 2013 I thought it was about time that I grew up and took responsibility for my health and bank balance.

I had given up quite a few times before, but never got past two or three months really, and this time, when I got to four months I just knew I had cracked it. I sort of knew as soon as I gave up that this time it would be for good, for ever, and it was!

holidays. Been to the Greek Islands twice now! I’ve had to dive into it occasionally for car expenses, etc, but thank goodness I’ve been able to save that money and not just thrown it on the bonfire, so to speak. I don’t cough any more and I - and my bank balance - feel a lot healthier. You can’t smoke anywhere these days anyway and life being a nonsmoker is much easier.

If you are thinking about stopping smoking for Stoptober, then do go and see Stefan. He can really help.

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I got help from Stefan at Primrose Pharmacy in Talgarth. He and Demelza are always so friendly and helpful and it’s a lovely shop. Stefan gave me some clear nicotine patches to use, starting off with the large ones and ending up with the small ones.

I went once a week I think. If you want to stop smoking go and have a chat with Stefan and find out which nicotine replacement product suits you.

Since I gave up smoking I’ve been saving £35 per week. It automatically goes from my current account to my savings account. It goes towards

If you are a smoker, the best way of reducing future health problems is to quit.

October sees the return of Stoptober and if this prompts you to give up smoking, there is help available locally.

Primrose Pharmacy has a free service to help you quit.

Our service consists of up to 12 weeks of support, including whichever nicotine replacement products you need to help break the smoking habit.

Because of the potential future health benefits, this service is fully funded by the NHS, so any money you save from not buying cigarettes, you keep.

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Hay Dial-a-Ride The weather improved at the 11th hour for the Hay Dial-a-Ride Afternoon Tea at Pen-y-Maes House on Thursday afternoon (27th August). Shan Egerton kindly opened her beautiful house and gardens for the local charity to hold its fundraiser, with tea and scones and cakes galore. Everyone had a fantastic time.

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Our next fundraising event is our Coffee Morning and Jumble Sale which will be on Saturday 10th October in Cusop Village Hall from 10am to 12 noon. There’ll also be jewellery and books for sale and we’ll be holding a raffle. Entry fee is £1 for adults and 50p for children, to include a drink. More tea and coffee plus cakes will be available.

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The Dancing Floor A Llyswen film-maker is mounting a campaign to get start-up money for a feature film set in our area. Lyn Webster Wilde has worked with other local people, including top cinematographer Richard Greatrex, to make a short ‘pilot’ film, The Dancing Floor, which includes stunning drone shots of Brechfa pool and scenes at historic Ciliau House near Erwood.

Brecon schoolgirl Isha Gurung plays Sita, the heroine as a child, in the story which has its roots in the Mabinogion. Says Lyn ‘Hay Castle hosted a launch for our campaign and people have stepped up with offers to be extras, to help with social media and with donations to our crowdfunding site (http://igg.me/at/Dancingfloor). We plan to run drama workshops in local schools featuring these wonderful tales, to find children who could perform in the film. The film will showcase the beauty of our landscape and the enigmatic magic of our Welsh myths.’

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Perfumes Perfumes&&the the natural naturalworld world TheThe word perfume derives from the the Latin words for for word perfume derives from Latin words ‘through smoke’, and refers to the time when barks ‘through smoke’, and refers to the time when barks suchsuch as cinnamon andand woods suchsuch as sandalwood as cinnamon woods as sandalwood were burned so that they gave off fumes which were burned so that they gave off fumes which scented the air. scented the air.

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In ancient Egypt different perfumes filledfilled the the air air In ancient Egypt different perfumes throughout the day.

At sunrise sweet resins rose to to throughout the day. At sunrise sweet resins rose the the sky, sky, replaced at midday by myrrh, thenthen at sunset replaced at midday by myrrh, at sunset a mixture of aromatic essences including frankincense. a mixture of aromatic essences including frankincense.

In India many old old temples are are builtbuilt of sandalwood In India many temples of sandalwood – and its soothing fragrance is always present in in – and its soothing fragrance is always present thethe air. air.

In some temples in preparation for for prayer In some temples in preparation prayer there is the practice of covering thethe body withwith pure there is the practice of covering body pure essences of rose, sandalwood, jasmine and narcissus. essences of rose, sandalwood, jasmine and narcissus.

Incense is burned in churches today (including St St Incense is burned in churches today (including Mary’s, Hay) resins suchsuch as Frankincense andand Myrrh Mary’s, Hay) resins as Frankincense Myrrh are are distributed in ainthurible. distributed a thurible.

TheThe firstfirst mention of the useuse of perfume in France mention of the of perfume in France appears in 1190, and in England the idea of perfumery appears in 1190, and in England the idea of perfumery caught on on in Elizabethan times where ladies of the caught in Elizabethan times where ladies of the court began sewing sachets of flower petals such as as court began sewing sachets of flower petals such roserose andand lavender into the seams of their skirts.

It was lavender into the seams of their skirts. It was during Elizabeth I reign thatthat flowers andand herbs for for during Elizabeth I reign flowers herbs gardens were chosen notnot onlyonly for for theirtheir aesthetic value gardens were chosen aesthetic value but but alsoalso for their perfumes andand therapeutic properties. for their perfumes therapeutic properties.

In the 16th16th century Grasse in France became the the In the century Grasse in France became perfume capital of the world.

Grasse was ideal because perfume capital of the world. Grasse was ideal because of the sunshine andand micro-climate thatthat facilitated the the of the sunshine micro-climate facilitated growth of the most delicate flowers.

Twenty-seven growth of the most delicate flowers. Twenty-seven tonnes of jasmine are are harvested in Grasse annually. tonnes of jasmine harvested in Grasse annually.

Napoleon Bonaparte waswas a champion of of eaueau de de Napoleon Bonaparte a champion cologne.

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Glasbury Arts Saturday, October10th 2015, 8pm Glasbury Village Hall. Isla St Clair and Patrick King in ‘Eyes Front’ This year marks the 75th anniversary of the ’Battle of Britain’ and 70th anniversary of the end of World War II. Singer and broadcaster Isla St Clair together with film maker Patrick King are coming to Glasbury to present a programme of popular songs of the era and film clips illustrate how songs and music played an important part in people’s daily lives: from boosting morale, to propaganda or for just reminding people of better times. This rich mix of song, film, funny out-takes and interaction with the audience makes for a light hearted family show that is both informative and wonderfully entertaining. Come and join us.

This event will be pre-ceded by the Glasbury Arts AGM for members at 7.30pm.

Tickets: £11 to non-members, but free if you join Glasbury Arts before the event.

To book as a non–member either Tel: 0333 666 3366 or through website: glasburyarts.co.uk To book as a member (or to enquire about membership) Tel: 07583 544110.

Free wheelchair accessible bus from Hay to Glasbury via Clyro and Llowes, must be booked in advance on: 07583 544110.

Pre-event meal available at River Café for Glasbury Arts special price of £11.50, must be booked on: 01497 847007.

Thursday 29th October to Sunday 1st November Glasbury Village Hall.

12th Annual Visual Arts Exhibition Once again this year the exhibition will have an exciting line up including two paintings on loan from Cyfarthfa Castle Museum and Gallery: Sunflower Tops by Esther Grainger and On the Road to Port Ligat by Winifred Nicholson. We are also delighted to welcome internationally renowned sculptor Sally Matthews, brilliant film stills photographer Richard Greatrex, former National Eisteddfod gold medal

winners, ceramicists Lowri Davies and Melanie Brown and exciting surrealist collage makers, John Richardson and John Welson as well as the full range of guest and local artists including our very talented GCSE and A-Level students from Gwernyfed High School.

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She loves cycling along with her music blaring away, even off road so she and her Mum can walk the dog.

Black Mountains Lions Club When Cassidy Kelleher, who has Cerebral Palsy and Cystic Fibrosis, got on her 1st bike (funded by the Variety Club) it was amazing as she was only 3 years old but it was the first time she had ever moved independently.

However after 5 years she has grown out of it and her Mum, Dawn, tried to raise funds for a new one. Funding was not immediately available and as exercise is so important to Cassidy, not only for her muscles and mobility, but also for her lungs, Dawn then approached the Black Mountains Lions who stepped in and bought the Bike for a cost of £2,900.

It’s a brilliant Bike from Tomcat Trikes, metallic, sparkly green and splits into 3 for transporting. Adjustable parts enable the bike to be altered as Cassidy grows over the net 5 years.

When she took it to her primary school in Hay-onWye a little boy was heard to say that “it’s the most awesome bike he’s ever seen and he’d like one too!!

LOOK OUT FOR THE BRIGHT GREEN TRIKE.” Bronllys Hospital & Community League of Friends The launch of our book, Memories of Bronllys Hospital was very successful. Dame Shan LeggeBourke, who launched the book had been pleased to see a photo of her grandfather with the king when the hospital was opened. For many people who had contributed to the book, the event was like a reunion of old friends. For two people it had been 48 years since they had last seen each other and another two it had been 30 years. The League of Friends were delighted when Dame Shan LeggeBourke agreed to be our Honorary President. So far we have sold well over 350 books, which is quite incredible in so short a time.

Please put our Autumn Fair in your diaries. Saturday November 14th in Talgarth Church Hall from 2pm.

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Fairtrade Hay are screening the new inspirational documentary ‘The True Cost’, a shocking look at the fashion industry and how unethically made and sourced the majority of our clothing is. The screening is at The Globe in Hay on Friday 23rd October 2015. A fair trade fashion show follows, with clothes from Eighteen Rabbit, Number Two and Flow, and accessories from Jump 4 Timbuktu (available from The Haymakers in Hay). Louise Davies, a member of Fairtrade Hay and co-owner of Eighteen Rabbit says, ”We’re delighted this important film is going to be screened in Hay. I’m sure people will remember the Rana Plaza tragedy in Bangladesh which revealed the human cost of fast fashion. Hopefully this film will remind people to think before they buy. It will also be a great opportunity to see the fantastic fair trade clothing that is available on our doorsteps.” The event begins at 7pm, film starting at 7.30pm.Tickets are £7.50 each, price includes a glass of Fairtrade wine. They are available from The Globe, Eighteen Rabbit or email:amhew@outlook.com

Our thanks to Philip Morgan from Brecknock Wildlife Trust who gave us a lot of wonderful and surprising information on the life of Bats at our August meeting. A much enjoyed afternoon, and many questions put forward from our members. It is hoped that we can arrange a return visit in 2016.

Next club meeting is on Wednesday 21st October (please note this is the correct date) as we could not hire the hall on the 28th as it is the start of Glasbury Arts preps. Time as usual 2.30-4.30pm when we hope to enjoy and be amused by member participation… it can’t happen without you. Please bring along your favourite Poems and Tales to tell.

Raffle and Tea later. Small items donated for prizes always appreciated.

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we will be hosting our second visit from the Ladies of the Monday Choir! This year’s entertainment features our local very own Pat Darlison, Alyson Hearn and 2 male soloists as well.

The show will be held at Glasbury Village Hall on Friday 16th October. Doors open at 7pm and starts at 7.30pm. As well as the Choir and Guest soloists there will be light refreshments and of course, a prize raffle. Proceeds will be shared between the Play Area and the Village Hall.

Everyone welcome to come along and enjoy an evening of locally based entertainment with friends, neighbours and family. Tickets are only £5.00 and available on the door.

The other big news is the 4th Annual Duck Race, held on August Bank Holiday Saturday, was a big success.

This year’s wonderful posters caught everyone’s attention as well as the much appreciated articles in The Messenger and Wye Local (Thanks both!) The sun was out, the number of people attending was our best ever, the burgers and hot dogs scrumptious and, it seems, everyone had a great time. In addition, the Fire Service attended and raised about £300 for

the Firefighter’s Charity.

The Play Area made about £600 after expenses.

Thanks to Chris, Sue and Stuart A, Paul G, Matt, Brenda, Kath, Pat, The Fire & Rescue Service and all those who came along and/or bought and sold Ducks. Take a bow folks!

This years Duck Race winners were: 1st Prize – Boo George, 2nd Prize -Mr &Mrs Jones, Dorstone, 3rd Prize – Brian Richards. Last Duck Home ( Wooden Spoon award) -Tom Symonds.

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So, if, you are canoeing on the Wye keep your eyes peeled...

If any parents/residents would like to help out with mowing, publicity and helping run a stall or get involved with 2016’s Duck Race please contact our secretary – Pat Yeomans on 01497847640.

What we can’t do alone we can do together.

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regularly. We are now fundraising for a ‘stepper’ (for older people) and possibly – an all weather shelter.

Watch this space!

Gwernyfed High School There were many delighted students at Gwernyfed as they received their A Level and GCSE results this summer.

Top performers gaining their A levels included Ben Bowen (going to Royal Holloway London to read History), Sarah Charlesworth (Law at Bangor), Caitlin Evans (York to read Chemistry), Alice Key (English at Cardiff), Joy Lavis (Nursing at Cardiff), Sam Powell (Geography with Business at Nottingham), Glenn Pritchard (International Relations and Politics at Aberystwyth) Sam Garrett (Computing at Swansea), Rebecca Williams (Psychology at Bristol), Alisha Herdman (Civil Engineering at Bath) and Felicity Jones (History at Durham University).

‘This year group have been rewarded for their hard work, but must be thanked for their contribution to school life’ said Headteacher John Williams. ‘They have led the School Council, played sport and

performed on stage, supported and represented the school at events and been excellent role models. They will go on to do great things and we wish them well for the future’.

Provisional GCSE results for Gwernyfed show they are the second best results ever for the school, just two percentage points behind last year’s figure of 70.3%. for 5A*- C including English and Maths.

Leading performers included Lil Biggs (10 A*s), India Hulbert (6A*/4As), Cerys McNamara (3A*/6As), Ruby Morgan (3A*/3As), Lila PhillipsLebailly (4A*/6As), Maisie Thomas (3A*/6As), Theo Brotherton-Ratcliffe (4A*/4As) , Jacob Evans (5A*/3As), Harri Hughes (5A*/4As) and Louis Rodell-Grenow (3A*/2As) Over a quarter of grades awarded in Mathematics, English Literature, Sciences, Art, History, Geography and French were A* or A. All pupils finish Year 11 with a range of qualifications.

Headteacher John Williams commented ‘There are so many individual stories in this cohort which means this set of results deserve to be celebrated.

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The performance of some pupils regardless of ability to overcome barriers to learning has been outstanding. Our committed staff have all given of their time to ensure these young people reach their potential. Pupils attended revision classes after school and during the holidays, and, with no study leave, attended lessons at school until mid June up to their final exam’ ‘We wish all Year 11 the very best for the future, whether at Gwernyfed Sixth Form or College. We thank them for their contribution to school life’ Hay Castle Trust The plans for the restoration of Hay Castle have continued to evolve since initial concepts for the restoration of the Castle were shared with the community in February and during the Hay Festival in May. Additional consultations have been held with area residents and experts including BBNP, Cadw and Powys County Council. Questions were raised about car parking, access, community use, events and the conservation of the ruins, and many discussions and suggested ideas have helped shape the project.

One of the most visible changes has been in the design of the roof. Initially a glazed modern intervention on the south side was proposed to house a new stairwell and lift. Feedback on the plan, as well as research which revealed evidence of the original structure, led to the design being altered.

An ingenious plan and thoughtful placement for the lift has enabled the team to propose a much more sympathetic design resulting in a more traditional restoration of the roofline.

Hay Castle Trust will hold another public information day at the Castle on Saturday 10th October. The main room of the Castle will be open from noon onward for everyone to have a look at the latest developments in the plans and talk to members of the team. There will be two presentations (at 4pm and at 6pm) which will describe the plans, the time scale for the restoration, and what is expected to happen next. Questions from the community about the project are welcome, and there will be opportunities to find out how people can help with the project, volunteer, or even take part in an archaeological dig. Contact info@haycastletrust.

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org or 01497 820 079 to reserve a seat for a presentation.

U3A Hay Come along to the next U3A Hay meeting on Tuesday 20th October at 10.30am to learn more about Organ Music of the 20th Century, and to hear a recital by Peter Dyke, ARSCM, the Assistant Director of Music at Hereford Cathedral. For this meeting only, we will be moving along the road from our usual venue to St Mary’s Church, Hay-onWye, for the talk and the recital on the organ there.

Coffee will be available at the church from 10 am.

In the afternoon at 1.30pm, the Music-All group will be showing ‘Cabaret’, the 1972 film by Bob Fosse starring Liza Minnelli and Michael York, at our usual meeting place, The Swan at Hay. The entrance fee is £3 for members and £5 for non-members. Light lunches at The Swan (booked on the day) from 12.15pm.

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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.

Beginners Freestyle Fitness Yoga: 9.15 - 10 Welcome to your fitness week with a gentle wake up Yoga mobiliser. This has no sanscrit terms or spirituality - it’s pure fitness! Invigorating! At the Gym & Tonic Health Club 01497 822995 £6.

Mother & Tots Yoga: 9.30 – 10.30am. Brilley Village Hall.

‘Tots yoga is the highlight of our week! We’re all so positive and relaxed afterwards and I have made great friends’. Songs, yoga, stories, relaxation & friendship!

Visit www.healingspirits.co.uk or contact Georgie 07807 550653.

Hay Spanish: 10 – 11.30am. In Hay. Beginners and advance beginners only. Contact Mely 01497 820991.

Life Drawing: 10am - 4pm at Clyro Village Hall. Beginners welcome.

Contact 01497 831550. MODELS WANTED. Story Time at Hay Library: 11 – 11.30am. Come join in the fun.

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Make to Measure: 12.30 – 2.30pm. Eardisley Village Hall.

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HayDay Café: (first Monday of the month). 2 – 4pm. Cusop Village Hall. A new cafe for people living with dementia. Transport can be arranged. Contact Trish Richardson 01497 821381.

Hay Bridge Club: 2pm. The Swan Hotel, Hay. Friendly Bridge - all standards welcome. Contact Jenny Martin 01497 831287.

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

Teen Boxing Circuits: 4.15 – 5pm. 5 weeks courses at Gym & Tonic. Max 10. Call 01497 822995 to book on to the next course. Ages 11 - 15 girls and boys all welcome. £30.

Boxing Circuits: Wow! Everyone loves this class. You each have your own station so no competition.

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Spinning: 6pm and 7pm.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Beginners Boxing Circuits: 9.15 - 10am at the Gym and Tonic Health club. Suitable for everyone. £6 call G&T’s on 01497 822995.

Yoga Active and Stretching: 9.15 – 11am at Cusop Village Hall. Come and join in our friendly group, Beginners and all levels welcome. £5 per session. Contact Emma Phillpotts on 01497 831704.

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.

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

Contact Kirsty 01981 240225.

Make to Measure: 9.30 – 11.30am. Clyro Village Hall.

Dressmaking and sewing class.

Contact Mel 07972 502087 or maketomeasure@gmail.com.

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

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

Shakespeare Play Readings: (Alternate Tuesdays) 2 - 5pm.

Glasbury Village Hall. With the Willow Globe Theatre Company.

Contact 01597 811487.

Slimming World: 5pm and 7pm.

County Primary School, Oxford Street, Hay. Contact Helen 01497 822881 or 07939 114452.

Boughrood Cycle Club: 6pm. Regular evening road rides,depending on weather. Pub & café breaks. All welcome. Meet at bus stop nr. BoughroodVillage Shop.

Contact Sarah 01874 754031.

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

Athletic Pilates: 6 - 6.45 Suitable for those who’ve done Pilates but want more. A superb class always popular. At the Gym & Tonic Health Club 01497 822995 £6.

Ladies Running Club: 6.15pm.

The Main Car Park, Hay. Contact Jo Lord 07831 609889.

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

Talgarth Bowling Club (Practice Night): 6.30pm, Talgarth. New bowlers welcome. Contact 01874 711458.

Glasbury Paddlers: Canoe club meets at 6.30pm at Glasbury.

Formore information call in at PSM Outdoors in Hay and ask for Peter.

Hay Film Makers: 6.30 to 8pm.

The Globe, Hay. Free entry.

Come and learn how to make films. Open to all. Contact Janine 07733 055430.

Circuits with Cat: Tough. But do it anyway! 6.45 - 7.30 At the Gym & Tonic Health Club 01497 822995 £6.

Death Café: (Second Tuesday of the month). 7pm.The Globe, Hay. Tea and cake and talk of death.

Free entry. Contact mlord10@ btinternet.com.

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

Talgarth YFC Meeting: 8.30pm at Gwernyfed Rugby Club, Talgarth.

Contact Heather Summerfield 01874 711093.

Gwent & Powys Army Cadet Force: 7 – 9pm. The Cadet Centre, Gypsy Castle, Hay. Contact CSM Dave Johnson 07411 248344.

Heart Healing Meditation Group: (First Tuesday of the month): 7.15pm. Health Matters in Hay, Broad Street, Hay. Contact 01497 851764 or 07749 391714.

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

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

WEDNESDAY Bee Busy Playgroup: 9 – 11am.

Clifford Community Centre.

Creative play, making and baking for 0-4 years. £2 per child, includes snacks and coffee. Cari

or Lizzie 01497 831056.

Back to Basics – Group Personal Training: Core & Stretching: 9.30am.The Old Electric Shop, Hay. Contact Jo Lord 07831 609889.

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

Health Surgery: 10 – 10.45am Discuss YOUR health, take readings, chat about nutrition.

No two sessions will ever be the same as this is client lead! Drop in. FREE! (term time only). Gym & Tonic, Hay. Contact 01497 822995.

Hay Spanish: 10 – 11.30am.

In Hay. Beginners and advance beginners only. Contact Mely 01497 820991.

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

Art Class (Any Medium): 11am – 1pm. Dolls House Fun, Hay. Contact Mrs Abel 01497 821913.

Hay Luncheon Club: 12pm2.30pm (third Wednesday of the month) at The Masonic Hall, Hay. We have a delicious roast dinner and a speaker or activity afterwards, a very pleasant, sociable time together after our meal and raffle. Contact Trish Kiddle 01497 821276.

Make to Measure: 12.45– 2.45pm. The Mill, Peterchurch.

Dressmaking and sewing class.

Contact Mel 07972 502087 or maketomeasure@gmail.com.

“Looking Good in the Walled Garden” – A Walk around the Walled Garden: 2pm and 3pm.

What’s on: during the week The Walled Garden, Treberfydd.

A walk to see and discuss what is looking good and what we are doing next, followed by tea and cake. No need to book. Contact 01874 730169.

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

The Brecon Singers – Rehearsals - (Term time only): 7.30 – 9.30pm. Neuadd Goffa, Christ College Brecon. We are now rehearsing Rossini’s Petite Messe Solonnelle for our concert in St Mary’s Church, Brecon at 7.30pm on Saturday 7th November 2015. Join us if you love to sing and can commit to weekly rehearsals. Contact 01874 658332 or visit www. breconsingers.com.

Relaunch of Kettlercise: 6pm.

Gwernyfed. Contact 07866 692710.

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.

Velo Hay Cycle Club: 6pm.

Drover Cycles, Forest Road, Hay. All welcome. Contact 01497 822419 or visit Drover Cycles Facebook page for details of rides.

Llanigon WI: (first Wednesday of the month) meet 7pm at Llanigon Village Hall. New members are always welcome come and join us. Contact 01497 822523.

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. £6. 01497 822995.

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

Website:www.armycadets.com.

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

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

Contact 01497 822523.

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

Relaunch of Circuit: Gwernyfed. Contact 692710.

7pm.

07866

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

Tomatitos, Hay. Talgarth Short Mat Bowls: 7 – 9pm. The Church Hall, Talgarth. Come along to our friendly club. Beginners welcome.

Contact Dulce 01874 711734 or Jill 01874 711700.

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

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

THURSDAY Jolly Tots Stay and Play: 9 - 11am.

Hay Primary School. £2 a session £1 for additional children. Come along for creative activities, play and fun! Everyone welcome.Term time only. Contact Katy 07896 361453.

Free Weights Blitz: 9.15 - 10am at Gym and Tonic Health Club.

All welcome - this is a great session. MELTS body fat! £6.

Contact 01497 822995.

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

Talgarth Primary School (Main Hall).

50p donation for refreshments.

Contact Wendy 07989 946241.

Brecon and District Credit Union Collection Point: Open10am 12noon at Youth and Community Centre, Oxford Rd, Hay. Make to Measure: 10am – 12noon (Commencing 8th October). The Subud Centre, Brecon. Dressmaking and sewing class. Contact Mel 07972 502087 or maketomeasure@gmail.com.

Clyro Primary School Parent and Toddler Group: 2 - 3.30pm.

For play, fun activities, songs and stories. 0 – 5years. Just turn up and join in! £1per session.

Contact 01497 820860.

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

Clyro Rainbows and Brownies: 3.45 – 5.15pm (term time only).

Clyro Village Hall. Contact Ros Murphy 01497 831007.

1st Eardisley Rainbows (girls aged 5-7): 4.30 - 5.30pm. Term time only. Contact eardisleyrainbows@ hotmail.co.uk.

What’s on: during the week Gwernyfed Ladies RFC Training: 6pm (U15’s girls) 6.30pm (U 18’s) 6.45pm (Ladies).Gwernyfed Rugby Club, Talgarth. Contact Delyth Thomas 07891 371458.

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

Trigger Point Pilates OR Weight & See: 6-7pm please call the Gym & Tonic Health Club 01497 822995 for details of start dates.

Stitch ‘n’ Bitch: (first Thursday of the month) 6 - 8pm at The Swan Hotel, Hay. Surprise Exercise: 6.30pm.

Talgarth Church Hall. Contact 07866 692710.

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

Ladies Netball: 7 - 8.30pm at Gwernyfed Sports Hall. Just turn up on the night for a fun, relaxed game of netball. £2 on the night.

New ladies very welcome. For more details, contact Lisa Marie 01544 327716.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Talgarth WI: (first Thursday of the month)7.30pm. Talgarth Library.

New members always welcome!

Contact Jan 01874 711665.

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

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

Three Tuns of Board Games: (2nd and 4th Thursday of the month): 7.30pm. The Three Tuns, Hay. Enjoy board games, but noone to play with? Bring along your favourite game or join in whatever is being played. No membership fee, just relaxed social fun. For details join the Facebook page or contact Richard 01497 851253.

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

Hay Community Choir: 8 9.30pm. Term time only. Hay Parish Hall. Open to everyone who enjoys singing and wants to have fun! Cost: £4. Contact 01497 822952.

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

FRIDAY Beginner Pilates: 9.15 - 10am at the Gym & Tonic Health Club.

Get stronger, longer, posturally correct with an expert in this field. Suitable for everyone. £6.

Contact 01497 822995.

Ladies Running Club: 9.30am.

The Main Car Park, Hay. Contact Jo Lord 07831 609889.

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

Please come along and say hello!

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

Brecon & District Credit Union Collection Point: 11am – 1pm.

Talgarth Library. Support your community bank with a savings account or a low interest loan.

Contact Jan 01874 711665.

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

Cllr.William Powell’s Advice Surgery: (first Friday of the month) 5 - 7pm at Talgarth Information and Resource Centre. Contact 07703112113 or email:william.powell@wales.gov.uk.

Spinning: 6pm.

Gwernyfed Sports Centre. Contact Jo Lord 07831 609889.

GIGO: 6 - 6.30. ‘Get in get out’.

Metabolic quickies ready for the weekend. Call 01497 822995 drop in. Check the web site for this class we sometimes have to cancel if Cat is on a weekend course. Gym and Tonic Health Club.

Black Lion Jazz: 8.30pm.The Old Black Lion, Lion Street, Hay. A Special guest jazz musician will join our regular performers on the last Friday of the month.

Entry is free and all welcome.

Contact 01497 820841.

What’s on: during the week / month SATURDAY Table Sale: 8am – 1pm (First Saturday in the month). Talgarth Church Hall.

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

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

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

Sunday Lego Club: 11am – 12.30pm. The Globe @ Hay. Free.

Play for children of all ages (and Duplo for the smallies). Cafe open for coffee and cake!

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

Services at Penyrheol Baptist Church: (fourth Sunday of the month) 3pm. Contact 01874711061.

‘Sound of the Baskervilles’– Open Mic Session: 4pm.

Baskerville Arms Hotel, Clyro.

Contact 01497 820670.

DURING THE MONTH Now until Sunday 15th November The Hay Makers Gallery Autumn Exhibition: The Hay Makers, St John’s Place, Hay, HR3 5BN. Contact 01497 820556. See advert on page 6.

Wednesday 30th September NPTC Group of Colleges – Open Evening: 5 – 7pm. Brecon Beacons Campus. Contact 0845 4086400. See advert on page 10.

Thursday 1st October NT Live – Coriolanus: 7pm.

Richard Booth’s Bookshop Cinema, Hay. Contact 01497 820322. See advert on page 64.

Flicks in the Sticks presents – Far From the Madding Crowd (2015): 7.30pm. Brilley Village Hall.

A beautiful new film of this timeless story starring Carey Mulligan.

Cabaret seating. Bring your own refreshments. Tickets £4. Contact 01544 327227.

Friday 2nd October Beaufort Male Choir with Paul Nicholas, guitarist: 7pm. Clarence Hall, Crickhowell. Tickets £7. All proceeds to St David’s Hospice Care. Contact Webbs or the St David’s Hospice Care shop, Crickhowell, or Usk House Day Hospice 01874 611717.

Friday Live - Let’s Get Quizzical: 8pm.The Globe @ Hay. Our famous monthly pub quiz. Contact 01497 821762. See advert on page 41.

Friday 2nd Sunday 4th October Big Bargain Weekend: Friday 12noon - 5pm, Saturday 10am 5pm and Sunday 10am - 12 noon.

Brilley Village Hall. Furniture, bric-abrac, books, clothes, toys, cakes and preserves etc. All to be sold in aid of Brilley & Michaelchurch Churches.

Tea and cakes served everyday with bacon butties and hot dogs on Saturday. Contact Rose 01497 831526.

Saturday 3rd October Brecon Beacons Food Festival: 10am – 5pm. The Market Hall, Brecon.

Abergavenny Light Opera Company presents: “Pack up your Troubles”- Hitz of the Blitz and WWI: 7.15pm. Borough Theatre, Abergavenny.Tickets £7 & £5.

Shenanigans – Dr Syntax: 8pm.

The Globe @ Hay. Contact 01497 821762. See advert on page 41.

Sunday 4th October Talgarth Rural Market: 10am – 1pm. Talgarth Town Hall. Contact 01874 713166. See advert on page 52.

More Mindfulness in Hay: 10am – 12noon. Cusop Village Hall.

The third of an introductory or refresher four session-course.

Contact Claire Kerby 07971 816541.

Monday 5th October Royal Opera House – Le Nozze di Figaro: 6.45pm. Richard Booth’s Bookshop Cinema, Hay. Contact 01497 820322. See advert on page 64.

Friday 9th October Friday Live – Orlando Seal: 8pm.

The Globe @ Hay. Contact 01497 821762. See advert on page 41.

Saturday 10th October Brecknock Farmers Market: 9.30am – 2pm. Brecon Market Hall. Contact 07805 375636. Visit www.brecknockfarmersmarket. co.uk. See advert on page 30.

Hay Dial a Ride – Coffee Morning & Jumble Sale:10am – 12noon.

Cusop Village Hall.Refreshments & cakes, jumble & bric-a-brac, books & jewellery and raffle. Entry fee £1 adults and 50p children, to include a drink. For membership details and information contact 01497 821616. See advert and article on page 28.

What’s on: during the month Hay Castle Trust - Public Information Day:12noon onwards (presentations at 4 and 6pm). The Castle, Hay. Contact info@haycastletrust or 01497 820079. See advert and article on page 50.

The Mighty Prince & Other Fables: 2.30pm. The Globe @ Hay. Contact 01497 821762. See advert on page 41.

Glasbury Arts Presents – “Eyes Front” with Isla St Clair and Patrick King: 8pm (Preceded by AGM at 7.30pm for members).

Glasbury Village Hall. For ticket prices and contact details see article on page 45.

Shenanigans – DJ Tom Gudsall: 8pm. The Globe @ Hay. Contact 01497 821762. See advert on page 41.

Sunday 11th October More Mindfulness in Hay: 10am – 12noon. Cusop Village Hall.

The last of an introductory or refresher four session-course.

Contact Claire Kerby 07971 816541.

Apple & Cider Festival: The Old Railway Line Garden Centre, Three Cocks, LD3 0SG. Live music, tasters & special offers.

Contact 01497 847055. See advert on back cover.

Harvest Festival: 3pm. St Mary’s Church, Brilley. All welcome.

Refreshments served after the service.

Thursday 15th October NPTC Group of Colleges – Open Evening: 5 – 7pm. Brecon Beacons Campus. Contact 0845 4086400. See advert on page 10.

Christmas Bingo: 6.30 for 7.30pm. The Masonic Lodge, Brecon Road, Hay. In aid of Welsh Air Ambulance.

Shamanic Agricultural Conference: 7pm. The Globe @ Hay. Contact 01497 821762. See advert on page 41.

Friday 16th October The Ladies of the Monday Choir: 7 for 7.30pm. Glasbury Village Hall. Choir and guest soloists, light refreshments and a prize raffle. Proceeds shared between Glasbury Play Area and Village Hall.

All welcome to enjoy an evening of locally based entertainment with friends, neighbours and family.

Tickets £5 available on the door.

See article on page 48.

Friday Live – Holder and Smith: 8pm. The Globe @ Hay. Contact 01497 821762. See advert on page 41.

Saturday 17th October Brecon Business Club Charity Black Tie Ball: 7pm. The Officers’ Mess, Dering Lines, Brecon.

Proceeds to Ty Hafan and Usk House with St David’s Hospice Care. Tickets £35 per head to include a welcome drink, wine at the table and meal. The band 4C will also be performing and there will be an auction and a raffle!

Contact Marian Mitchell, Mitchell Meredith 01874 622528.

Flix in the Stix (Talgarth) presents: ‘Far from The Madding Crowd’: 7.30 for 8pm. Talgarth Town Hall. Pre film pizzas available at The Bakers’ Table (01874 711125 to book). Entrance to film £4, pizza and film £10. Early booking essential. Contact Bryan Craven 01874 713166. See adverts on pages 14 and 52.

Something Different: 7.30pm.

Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon.

Two award winning choirs with contrasting styles – Synergy and Cor Meibion Talgarth. Tickets

£12, concessions £10. Contact Box Office 01874 611622. See advert on page 15.

Shenanigans – DJ Firecrow: 8pm. The Globe @ Hay. Contact 01497 821762. See advert on page 41.

Sunday 18th October Harvest Festival: 3pm. St Michael’s Church, Michaelchurch on Arrow. All welcome.

Tuesday 20th October U3A Hay – St. Mary’s Church, Hay: 10.30am – Morning session: Organ Music of the 20th Century and a recital by Peter Dyke, ARSCM, Assistant Director of Music at Hereford Cathedral. 1.30pm – Afternoon Session at The Swan at Hay: The Music-All group will be showing ‘Cabaret’, the 1972 film by Bob Fosse starring Liza Minnelli and Michael York. Entrance fee is £3 for members and £5 for nonmembers. New members always welcome. Contact Tricia Wordley 01497 821595. See article on page 51.

Wednesday 21st October Glasbury Get Together Club: 2.30 – 4.30pm. Glasbury Village Hall. Member Participation – Poems and tales. Raffle and tea.

All welcome. Contact Gloria 01497 847726 or Judith 01497 847274. See article on page 47.

Friday 23rd October Hay Dial-a-Ride trip to Castlefields for evening meal: Fare £4 plus meal. Contact 01497 821616 (Monday to Friday, 9 to 12noon).

Fairtrade Hay present: ‘The True Cost’: 7 for 7.30pm. The Globe @ Hay. A shocking look at the fashion industry and how

What’s on: during the month / next month unethically made and sourced the majority of our clothing is. A fair trade fashion show follows.

Tickets £7.50 each (includes a glass of Fairtrade wine), available from The Globe, Eighteen Rabbit or email: amhew@outlook.com.

See advert and article on page 47.

Desert Island Discs: 7.30pm.

Christ College, Brecon. With Castaway, The Hon Dame Shan Legge-Bourke, and live performances.Tickets £9 available from Usk House with St David’s Hospice Care 01874 611717.

Friday 23rd Monday 26th October Rachel Podger’s Brecon Baroque Festival – 10th Anniversary: “Leipzig”. Various venues. Visit www.breconbaroquefestival.com.

See advert on page 9.

Saturday 24th October Brecknock Wildlife Trust - Fungal Foray: 2pm. BWT Pwlly-Wrach Nature Reserve, Talgarth. Meet in Talgarth car park so that we can travel to the nature reserve together due to limited parking.

Cost £3 per adult, suitable for all ages. See article on page 20.

WW1 Event – Talgarth & District Regeneration Group: 6 – 9pm. Talgarth Town Hall. Music, songs and poetry. Admission £5.

Contact val523davies@gmail. com. See advert on page 52.

Sunday 25th October Bread Class: The Bakers’ Table, Talgarth Mill, The Square, Talgarth, LD3 0BW. Booking essential.

Contact 01874 711125. See advert on page 14.

Wednesday 28th October Wild Wednesday – Halloween Craft Workshop: The Old Railway Line Garden Centre,

Three Cocks, LD3 0SG. Booking essential. Contact 01497 847055.

See advert on back cover.

Thursday 29th October Prize Bingo: 7 for 7.15pm.

Baskerville Hall Hotel, Clyro. Free local transport can be arranged

by Dial-a-Ride. Bar open and bar snacks available. Fun night.

Raising money for local charities.

All welcome. Contact 01497 820033.

Thursday 29th October Sunday 1st November Glasbury Arts presents “12th Annual Visual Arts Exhibition: 7 – 9pm Thursday, 11am – 5pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Glasbury Village Hall. Free entry.

See article on page 45.

Friday 30th October Friday Live – Blues Night - Joe Gooch: 8pm. The Globe @ Hay. Contact 01497 821762. See advert on page 41.

Saturday 31st October Indian Summer – Book & Picture Sale: 2 – 7pm. Brilley Village Hall (HR3 6JZ). In aid of Spiti Projects, whose mission is to improve the quality of life for the Tibetan communities that live in the Spiti Valley. The books being sold are on a wide variety of subjects, fiction and non-fiction and the majority are in pristine condition.

There will also be pictures on a wide variety of subjects and in different mediums, a raffle and Indian gifts too. Should the weather outside be damp, cold and windy we hope that you will transported to an Indian summer with the sights and sounds of India through a series of audio visuals of the travels through India while enjoying a vintage

afternoon tea. Contact Fiona Mead 01497 831537.

Shenanigans – Halloween Fancy Dress Party: 7pm. The Globe @ Hay. Contact 01497 821762. See advert on page 41.

Thursday 5th November Black Mountains Lions Club – Hay & District Community Bonfire and Firework Display: 8pm. 6pm, gates open, 6.30pm bonfire lit, 7pm fireworks. Clyro Court, Clyro, Nr Hay. Adults £4, children £1. Refreshments and other stalls.

Flicks in the Sticks presents – “The Theory of Everything”: 7.30pm. Brilley Village Hall. Based on Jane Hawking’s memoir, two brilliant performances from Eddie Redmayne and Felicity Jones make for a tremendously moving and inspirational experience..

Cabaret seating. Bring your own refreshments. Tickets £4. Contact 01544 327227.

Saturday 7th November Brecon Rotary Club’s Annual Caledonian Market: 11am. The Market Hall, Brecon. See advert and article on page 23.

Jamie Smith’s Mabon: 7.30pm.

Eardisley Village Hall. Back by popular demand after last year’s sell out performance. The release of their highly anticipated fifth album “The Space Beyond” sees the band take to the stage with a dynamic set, performing favourite tracks from the past alongside their new material. Tickets £10 adults, £6.50 Under 14’s. Contact 01544 327841.

FOR SALE

RENTAL

ELECTRIC CONCRETE MIXER. 3 years old.

Bit dirty but ideal for those DIY jobs. £20. 01497 847451.

PIANO STOOL. Storage for music books under red floral covered seat. Offers invited in excess of £10. 01874 61167.

LONG HAIRED WEIMARANER PUPPIES. Kennel club registered. Born: 19/08/15. 4 bitches available.

07960 077 907.

2 MODERN TUB CHAIRS. white fabric. £70 pair.

01874 620606.

CARVED TRIANGULAR ANTIQUE TABLE. 24” x 3 by 27½” high. £150. 01874 620606.

SMALL ROUND OAK TABLE. 18½” diameter by 28½” high £35. 01874 620606.

BEAUTIFUL EDWARDIAN PINE CHEST. Four drawers. 36”w x 17½ d x 40½”h. £200. 01874 620606.

OAK PLANT STAND. 39½”h top diameter 11”. £150. 01874 620606.

SMALL OAK WRITING TABLE. 1 drawer. 35”w x 17¼”d x 34¼” h. £95. 01874 620606.

1950S WALL-MAP OF GERMANY. 6’ x 7’. £15.

01874 620606.

TV CABINET COMPLETE. 26½” screen. Hitachi TV 32½”w x 19”d x 43¾” h £75. 01874 620606.

YOUNG DRAKES. Free to good homes. Hatched in June, khaki Campbell/Indian runner cross. 01982 560312.

COTBED MATTRESS. 70 × 140 cms. John lewis.

Springs. Still in original wrapping. Excellent condition. £35.01497 847886.

TWO SEATER CANE SOFA + 2 CANE ARMCHAIRS. With cushions. Very good condition. £100 ONO. 01497 821571.

ROPE. New Blue Polypropylene. 12mm x 100metres. £35. 07720717124.

TWIN DRIVE GATES. Heavy wrought iron. Fit 9ft opening. Each gate is 53ins long, 45ins high. Hinges, latch and drop bar. Buyer collects. £60 ono. 01874 658237.

DIMPLEX OPTIMYST ‘SET IN’ ELECTIC FIRE. (BrooklineBKL20), seldom used, cost £550 but will accept any reasonable offer over £150.

01874611660.

ART 4 CORNER STEEL PICTURE-FRAMING CLAMP. Adjustable. £30. 01874 611239.

LOCK UP UNIT HAS BECOME AVAILABLE. SPACE TO RENT. Storage space in Golden Valley, 4 miles from Hay, huge clean warehouse with lighting, power points, water, lavatory, concrete floor, completely dry, very easy wide access from road, roll up/roll down door, competitive monthly rates, short or long term. Suitable for caravan storage, scaffolding, household effects etc.

Ring to find out more – Emma 0777 567 1868.

USEFUL NUMBERS Brecon Medical Group Practice...... 01874 622121 Dyfed-Powys Police .........................................................

101 Brecon Advice Centre ............................

01874 624595 Hay Medical Centre ............................... 01497 822100 Dyfed-Powys .........................................................

101 National GridPolice Gas (Gas Leaks) .......... 0800 111999 National Grid Gas (Gas Leaks) ........... 0800 111999 Powys Citizens’ Advice Bureau ...... 0845 601 8421 Powys Citizens’ Advice Bureau....... 0845 601 8421 RSPCA ........................................................... 0300 1234 999 Powys County Council ......................... 01597 827 460 Samaritans National Helpline..............08457 909090 RSPCA ............................................................ 0300 1234 999 Scottish Power ..........................................

08452 909090 722424 Samaritans National Helpline ........... 08457 Talgarth Power Medical.............................................08452 Centre ...................... 01874 722424 713000 Scottish 520130 Welsh Water..................................................08000 520130 Distribution...............08000 ..............08000 520400 Western Power Distribution

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Flu Vaccinations Available from October 1st No appointment necessary, but please call to check availability.

People who are at increased risk of problems if they catch flu can have a flu vaccine on the NHS.

Ask us about having a FREE NHS flu vaccination if: • You are aged 65 years and over • You have chronic respiratory disease

(COPD or Asthma which requires continuous or repeated use of steroids)

• You have chronic heart, kidney, liver or neurological (stroke, TIA etc) disease, diabetes, or immunosuppression • You are pregnant (any trimester), • You live in a long-stay care facility.

If you do not qualify under the NHS for free flu vaccination, we also offer a private vaccination service for eligible adults at a cost of £9.

Garth House, High Street, Talgarth, LD3 0PF

Telephone: 01874 712173

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