Lampeter Grapevine Issue 18 Apr 2014

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GRAPEVINE digwyddiadau, newyddion a barn Llambed bob mis / Lampeter’s events, news and views monthly

I think a hero crossword competition See page 32

is any person really intent

on making this

Local a better place

Heroes for all people

regular features ...         

listings events small ads & classified town council news ian’s tweet kids in action creative ideas what’s on in the woods cats of pentrefelin (final episode)

in this issue…  sonia

ward: the people’s local hero  the founder of rugby football in wales  john james - people’s market hero  cellan’s local hero, chris lambert  credit union heroes  dr vole: my grapevine hero

 banc bwyd

llambed food

bank  hungry for more?  food festival feasts  traws link cymru news  energy transition tipping point?  people’s market people  u3a  cellan community garden  celtic christianity: part II

FREE / AM DDIM

Maya Angelou

GRAPEVINE no. 18, April 2014 Post: c/o Victoria Hall, Bryn Road, Lampeter, Ceredigion SA48 7EE Email: lampetergrapevine@gmail.com Published by: Transition Llambed Development Trust, Victoria Hall, Bryn Road, Lampeter, SA48 7EE Printed by: TSD Reprographics, Lampeter, on paper from sustainable resources To list your event, submit an article, ad or letter or to make an enquiry, email: lampetergrapevine@gmail.com or post to address above Please include the reason you are contacting us in the subject box of your email (Ad, Listing, Article, Letter, Enquiry) Full guidelines for advertisers & contributors: see grapevine page on www.transitionllambed.co.uk Listings (events & courses) FREE. Display advertising rates: ¼ column £10; ¼ page £25; ½ page £40; full page £70 (back page £80) £25 off ads for one-off public events held in Victoria Hall Classified ads: £2 / 20 wds (min. £2) Therapists' section (max 35 wds): £10 for 6 editions in advance Copy date for May issue: Fri 11 Apr. Theme: ‘May I Tempt You’ Circulation: 2,000 copies distributed free in the Lampeter area

Croeso / Welcome … to the Grapevine.

This issue is bursting at the seams! It is dedicated to a few of our Local Heroes and the incredible contributions they make to our community. Whilst reading through the articles once more, I was reminded of a poem (author unknown), or of a shortened version anyway, that sums up for me, the impact inspiring individuals can have on our lives. It goes something like this...

Some people come into our lives & quickly go Some people move our souls to dance, They awaken us to new understanding with the passing whisper of their wisdom.

Some people make the sky more beautiful to gaze upon.

They stay in our lives for a while, leave footprints on our hearts, & we are never, ever the same.

The sentiment is heartfelt, and I’m sure many of you will be able to recognise this, and identify someone you know that has made a significant difference through their thoughts, words or actions. Perhaps we should make time to honour all these people and acknowledge that they are special, truly amazing, appreciated and not forgotten. In this vein, the newsletter team would like to thank Dr Vole, our present sub-editor, who is stepping down after this issue. What will we do without you?!

Thinking ahead, we are looking for articles and items for the next issue, to tempt us all to try something new. So, get your thinking caps on and send us ideas of tempting opportunities.

New skills, good food, great places to visit; this is your chance to promote the things you enjoy. Remember, this is your newsletter so please do get in touch.

Darllen hapus / Happy reading Angie Martin, Editor

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Sonia Ward: The People’s Local Hero

nity and how she had crossed all the usual barriers of creed, colour, language and religion to become loved and accepted by all. She was the warmest, most genuine and inspirational person I have met; her happiness was infectious and her attitude to life, and death, was admirable. Her send-off was well-attended and immensely sad, but despite her funeral being in the middle of a particularly wet Welsh winter, it was predictable that the sun would be shining on Aberystwyth Crematorium for the service that day. There weren’t many dry eyes, and singing her choice of inspirational hymns with any amount of enthusiasm was difficult, but in true Sonia style, at the most emotional part, she had us all laughing - even faced with her own mortality, she had made provision that her family and friends would not be upset!

Lampeter has lost a hero with Sonia’s passing, but a spirit as bubbly and vivacious as hers will always live on. In the words of one of my children to Sonia: Sleep tight, twinkle bright.

Alex Fox and family -xSonia first came into my life as my son's Health Visitor. She was a warm, giving, positive and inspiring person. Despite the enormous responsibility of her work and being a fantastic mother, Sonia was also the driving force behind Lampeter Breastfeeding Group, which has transformed the lives of countless women and their babies. Through having Sonia in my life I will always aspire to be the best person I can, and to be there for others, offering them hope, as Sonia always did. I had the privilege of being her friend and her laugh will stay with me always. She will touch my life forever more and I will love her always.

Ashley Price -xI moved to the Lampeter area, away from family and friends just 2 weeks before my son was due. As a new mum, the prospect of having to develop completely new social networks was quite a daunting one. Then I met Sonia, a smiley, warm, jolly and gentle, extremely supportive and compassionate individual, who also happened to be a fellow ‘Brummie’. Perfect!

There was an instant connection, and she became my first real friend in Wales.

Sonia was generous with her time and support and I would look forward to her visits with a child-like anticipation. continued over...

Hi, thank you for the lovely piece you wrote in the March edition.

Sonia was just an ordinary girl, with a smile to lighten anyone’s heart. She worked above and beyond for us all.

It didn’t matter who you were: rich, poor, happy or sad.

She loved you all.

It gave her great comfort in her battle with cancer knowing how much you all loved her.

Sonia’s greatest gift she left us all was her love and kindness!

If we all took a leaf out of her book, the world would be a nicer place to live in.

Sonia’s ‘no-flowers’ collection raised an amazing £758.70 which was donated in Sonia’s name to Lampeter Food Bank and Lampeter Breastfeeding Group, two charities that Sonia had chosen. THANK YOU TO EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU. Mandy Cleaver, Sonia’s sister, on behalf of her family -xIt was lovely to see Sonia honoured in the last edition of the Grapevine. No-one is more deserving of “local hero” status than her.

I met Sonia when she first moved to Lampeter and became my Health Visitor. She was amazing at her job and my children loved her, even though Sonia and a sharp needle usually came hand-in-hand where they were concerned! We soon became friends and there was always laughter around when Sonia was present. When Sonia received her terrible diagnosis, I struggled to think what I could do to help. As a gesture of support for her I rallied a few friends and our children together and we took part in the 2012 Race for Life in Aberystwyth, on what turned out to be a beautifully sunny day. To us it was such a small thing to do for a friend that was enduring the worst possible reality, but it was so reflective of Sonia’s character that she was actually immensely humbled and truly grateful to us. We raised over £1,000 between us for Cancer Research, but more importantly, alongside the donations, we collected messages of support, many of which were from people I do not know, but they chose to sponsor a stranger in order to show their support for Sonia. This in itself showed the high esteem in which she was held in our commu-

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Her visits were always educational and supported my emotional, physical and mental needs. She quelled my fears, gave me confidence and provided the gentle push I needed to find a new direction; we shared quality time together, and no matter how busy she was, Sonia would always make me feel special. She lovingly cared for my son and in return he loved her too.

I remember chatting, for what now seems like hours on end, without ever being made to feel rushed or insignificant. We would put the world to rights and often talked about her dreams of setting up a Breastfeeding Group in Lampeter.

Sonia’s passion and enthusiasm were infectious and this sparked something in me which inspired a determination to help make this happen.

Ashley Price had also been enthused by these ideas, so with Sonia as our mentor and motivator, together we formed the Lampeter Breastfeeding Group. Launched in September 2007, it has been running weekly ever since. I feel extremely proud to have played a small part and will be forever grateful to Sonia for the “vision” she had and for being such a fantastic role model. The group has been successful

because of Sonia, with her endless energy constant encouragement, and practical support.

She made a massive difference to the lives of so many families.

Sonia was and will always be a very Special Person and true Local Hero.

I will miss her dearly.

Angie Martin -xNifer bychan o fobl gall gwneud chi deimlo mor gynnes, mor agos atoch a fod chi'n berson o bwys; dyma gwnaeth Sonia wneud I fi deimlo o'r tro cynta gefais yr anrhydedd o fod yn ei nabod.

Dynes a gwen a cynnesrwydd sydd yn atgofa ti o'r “Ready Brek” glow! Gwnaeth gymaint o wahaniaeth i fy mhrofiad o fod yn fam ac wasted yn hapus ac yn falch I wneud. Un o'r rhai gorau, fyddai byth yn anghofio.

Maer & Dirprwy-Faer 2014-15

Mayor and Deputy Mayor 2014-15

Enwebwyd y Dirprwy-Faer y Gyngh. Elsie Dafis yn Faer a’r Cyngh. Chris Thomas yn Ddirprwy-Faer am y flwyddyn fwrdeistrefol ddilynol.

Deputy Mayor Cllr Elsie Dafis was nominated as Mayor and Cllr Chris Thomas as Deputy Mayor for the ensuing municipal year.

Cofnodion Cyfarfodydd y Gorffennol: penderfynwyd trosglwyddo holl Gofnodion ym meddiant y Cyngor Tref yn ymestyn yn ôl i 1974 i Archifau Ceredigion.

Past Minutes of the Town Council: Ceredigion Archives. It was resolved to deposit past minutes of the Town Council within the Ceredigion Archives stemming back to 1974.

Canmlwyddiant i nodi dechreuad y Rhyfel Byd 1af Dydd y Cofio, Dydd Sul 10 Awst 2014: penderfynwyd y byddai’r Cyngor Tref yn mabwysiadu’r digwyddiad fel Achlysur Sifig. Bwriedir trefnu gorymdaith i’w harwain gan y Maer ac aelodau’r Cyngor Tref. Estynnir gwahoddiad I aelodau’r cyhoedd i ymuno â’r orymdaith drwy’r dref cyn mynychu gwasanaeth yn yr

Marking the Centenary: start of World War One Remembrance Day, Sunday 10 August 2014: it was resolved for the Town Council to adopt the occasion as a Civic Event. A procession will be organised, to be led by the Mayor and members of the Town Council. The public will be invited to participate in the procession, which will proceed through the

Very few people in life make you feel truly special, that you are important without any fakeness. From the first time I met this lady with the larger-than-life smile and the warmth that reminded me of the "Ready Brek kid", she made not a difference but the difference in my early times of being a mum. One in a million, one of the best without a doubt. Truly missed, but remembered with a big, big smile.

Trish Lewis, Llangybi

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Local Heroes: The founder of Rugby Football in Wales Lampeter Town RFC has built a brand new, state of the art Clubhouse at the Memorial Playing Field, North Road. It will serve rugby football, and the local community in general, for many years to come, and the officials and members of the Club are to be congratulated on continuing the great tradition of the game in Lampeter. Indeed, it is an opportunity to remind ourselves of the important part played by Lampeter in the early development of the game in Wales.

Eminent historians of the game, and rugby experts, now all agree that the Rugby code of football was first played in Wales at St. David's College, Lampeter. This is confirmed on the Welsh Rugby Union website, in the section entitled A Brief History of the Welsh Rugby Union, where it plainly states that "The game was introduced to Wales at Lampeter College in the mid-nineteenth century using the Rugby School rules". This is due to the work of one man, the Rev Dr Rowland Williams, who became Vice-Principal of St. David's College, Lampeter, in 1850.

By the beginning of the nineteenth century, the ancient pastime of kicking and chasing an inflated pig's bladder had been adopted by the English public schools as a way of exercising "muscular Christianity" and character-building. Each school played this game of "football" by their own laws, which meant that they could not play against each other using a common code with which they all agreed. The size of the field, the length of the game, and the number of players all varied. Some schools only allowed the ball to be kicked, others allowed the ball to be caught and immediately placed on the ground to be kicked again. This was the case at Rugby School, in Warwickshire, until one day in 1823 a young pupil named William Webb Ellis, "with a fine disregard for the rules", ran with the ball. This was the beginning of the distinctive handling code which

was established at Rugby School.

Rowland Williams, from Halkyn in Flintshire, went to Eton - perhaps the most famous public school of them all where he would have played their versions of football, the Eton Wall Game and the Eton Field Game. He then won a scholarship to King's College, Cambridge, to study theology in 1838. Football, at this time, was still regarded as a boy’s game, to be played only in the schools; it would never replace rowing as the sport of the Universities. However, many of the pupils of Rugby School enjoyed their game so much that they wanted to continue playing after they had left the school. In 1839, an Old Rugbeian named Arthur Pell also went up to King's College, Cambridge, and began organising his fellow Old Rugbeians there to play football. In 1840 they challenged the Old Etonians to a match on Parkers Piece in Cambridge, in which the Old Rugbeians ran with the ball! We do not know if Rowland Williams played in that match, but he must have witnessed the growing popularity of Rugby football at Cambridge during the 1840s. In 1845, the laws of the game, as played at Rugby School, were written down and codified, and the game of Rugby Football began to spread.

In 1850, the Reverend Rowland Williams was appointed Professor of Hebrew and Vice-Principal of St. David's College, Lampeter. He found physical activity sadly lacking at the College, and it is widely accepted that it was he who introduced to the students the playing of cricket, croquet, and Rugby Football, which he had learnt at Cambridge. No proof of this kind can be found for any other person or place in Wales, so Lampeter can rightly accept the claim that it was the first place in Wales where Rugby Football was played, and there should be a statue to the Rev. Rowland Williams standing outside the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff.

Selwyn Walters

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COEDWIG GYMUNEDOL LONG WOOD COMMUNITY WOODLAND this footpath route a full circle to join up with the main forest track.

We’re always open to new people joining our volunteer team, so if you’re interested and want to give it a go, just get in touch.

Later this month, members of the Long Wood group will be attending Llais y Goedwig’s annual gathering.

This year it's in Anglesey. It will be a chance for us to meet other community woodland groups from across Wales, share ideas and showcase everything we’ve achieved so far. I’ll have a report from that event for the next issue.

Remember we also have a monthly Open Meeting where members of the public can find out more about what Long Wood have planned, bring ideas to the group, and raise any concerns. All are welcome.

This takes place at St. Thomas Church in Lampeter.

See listings pages for more details.

Spring has been showing its face all over Long Wood over the past month, most prominently in the car park pond. I counted around thirty frogs spawning during the first week in March, which was great to see. The newly-coppiced areas will also soon be showing signs of growth on the woodland floor as the dormant seed bank is activated with newly-available sunlight and warmth to allow woodland wildflowers to thrive.

What’s On in the Woods

Heroes of our Woodland

Following our Forest to Frame event last month, we have recruited further volunteers interested in green building. The Visitor Centre build is moving steadily forward, with the roundwood timber frame now complete, and work now concentrated on the roof.

Linking into this month’s theme: Long Wood has its own local heroes in the form of our many volunteers who support the project in so many ways. We wouldn’t be where we are today without them, and it’s their continued involvement that is essential to us being a community-based initiative. I saw a quote recently which summed up their value to me, so I’ll borrow it here: "Volunteers don’t get paid. Not because they’re worthless, but because they’re priceless."

Our Woodland Wednesday volunteers have been very busy on a number of projects: making and installing new benches, picnic tables and interpretation boards which are scattered along the main route through the woods for visitors to enjoy. We hope the new boards will give visitors an insight into our woodland management processes and some details into the wildlife that call the woods ‘home’. We’ve also begun erecting 100 nest boxes across the site, and work will soon start on the second phase of the Riverside Walk which aims to make

This month’s FREE event Kids’ Treasure Hunt Sunday 13 April 10am-1pm On Sunday 13 April we’ll be inviting all little pirates down to the woods to join us for a woodland-themed Kids' Treasure Hunt. See page 17 for more details.

James Kendall

Join our mailing list or find us on Facebook. Contact: 07557 386755 or info@longwood-lampeter.org.uk 6

people’s market people John James - Local Hero I write this short article about how I came across the magazine called Grapevine - as a stallholder at the Lampeter People's Market, where I enjoy my monthly gettogether.

I have always had this selling of produce to the consumer in my blood. My first experience of selling direct to customers was when I was 12 years old, selling eggs locally for my mother, which developed into selling dressed poultry for a number of years - also locally, and to a market in Swansea. It was my Thursday night's work after school and continued when I was able to drive a car.

That experience taught me a great deal about how to talk to people.

I started farming here at Fferm Tyllwyd 52 years ago. We had a mixed farm with laying hens, rearing and selling dressed poultry, a milking herd and selling store cattle. As the years moved forward and the trend of people finding cheap food at supermarkets increased, we finished the poultry section and concentrated more on the dairy side. The farm has grown in size over the years and now has a herd of Welsh black cattle, sheep, a few hens and pigs. We ceased milking 20 years ago and have developed the beef herd, again selling the produce of the farm direct to customers. Fifteen years ago we decided to start the business of selling the produce direct to the consumer: two local markets, three community shops, a hotel, cafĂŠs and individual customers, which has enabled us to secure the future of the farm. The pleasure of selling direct is very rewarding, as feedback about the quality of the produce and the taste is of paramount importance to us.

The beef we produce is from grass and haylage alone, with no bought-in concentrate feeds, which gives the beef the true taste of the countryside.

Our leaflet gives you some insight into the product: "True Taste of Wales (Gwir Flas) Food and Drink Award; Award-winning Beef voted by London Michelin Chefs; RSPB-Approved Farm to help Farmland Birds; Tir Gofal Agri-Environmental Farm; Free from any chemicals as farm is organic-approved; Food miles minimum and Animal Welfare very high."

A highlight of all that the produce has achieved was the visit by the famous TV chefs, the Hairy Bikers, to film an item on our beef.

To me personally, being elected President of the Young Farmers Movement in Carmarthenshire - which I have been involved in for the last 50 years - has given me an immense honour and pleasure.

My farming and my community has been my mainstay all my life. The local Show at Cothi Bridge, and the Community Centre at Felingwm-uchaf have ensured that there is very little spare time - apart from singing in various choirs over the years, and now having the pleasure of having six grandchildren, which keeps me very busy.

However, I look forward to my next visit to the People's Market, so come to my stall - I will be delighted to have a chat.

John James Fferm Tyllwyd, Felingwm-uchaf, Carmarthenshire, SA32 7QE 7

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Traws Link Cymru was very pleased that Simon Thomas AM chose the subject of reopening the Carmarthen - Lampeter - Aberystwyth railway for his short debate in the Senedd. His presentation gave an excellent summary of the need for the line to be reopened, backed up by supportive speeches from fellow AMs Elin Jones, William Powell, Rebecca Evans and Byron Davies. Traws Link Cymru was encouraged to hear from the Minister Edwina Hart that she intends to progress further investigation into the project, but concerned that she has not been adequately briefed about the current state of the trackbed. Very little of the trackbed has been lost or built on, and there is no supermarket built on the line in Lampeter as she stated! Traws Link Cymru also stresses that the project would not affect the existing Gwili Railway, as the plans call for a new alignment bypassing this heavily curved section.

The Traws Link Cymru campaign is gaining momentum fast, with the support of many local people backed by a significant online petition, Facebook group and website.

People are encouraged to visit the website www.trawslinkcymru.org.uk to find out more about the project and how they can help. Details of future meetings and events will be posted on this website and in Grapevine.

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We are looking for experienced, enthusiastic, reliable and organised people for these posts: * Administrator * Advertising co-ordinator * Sub-editor/proofreader You would need to have: good written English (Welsh would be helpful too); time to spare; and digital proficiency, since most of the work is done online.

Contact us NOW for more details: lampetergrapevine@gmail.com

Red Squirrel Afternoon As a follow-up to a number of talks given about red squirrels by Huw Denman and Jenny McPherson, we are pleased to share with you the launch of a Red Squirrel Friends Group for locals who wish to find out more about red squirrels in our area.

The friends group is open to all residents and stakeholders living in or near the Red Squirrel Zone and Buffer Zone, in the Lampeter area. All ideas are welcome - about what information you may like to have, or indeed what activities you might like to see the group get involved in.

This informal exciting gathering for like-minded folk is planned for: Sunday 27 April 2-4pm at Ffos-y-Ffin, Llanfair Clydogau SA48 8LL. Coffee and cake provided.

If you are interested in protecting red squirrels in our area or want to find out more, please join us.

For more information, or to register your interest please contact: 01570 493619, mannabee@live.co.uk Mari-Anne Harstad 8

LYTSS NEWS! Getting ready for some Summer Performances It looks as if LYTss is going to be busy during the early part of this summer!

Rehearsals are afoot for our War production – we think we might call it WW1 and All That because at the moment the script feels a bit like a cross between 1066 and All That and Monty Python. Who knows yet how it will turn out; we are still busy putting it together. Last week we had our first proper focus on the actual lives and activities of the people who suffered and participated in WW1, and were quite struck by the freedom we now have in comparison. There are some fantastic poems that were written about the Great War, even by children, but they are very sad and we think that if we just focus on the sad stuff it won’t be a very enjoyable performance. So we’re working very hard on some comedy!

We’re lucky enough to have two dedicated parents and one LYTer who have taken over the costumes, and we have some very authentic army and nurses' uniforms.

On a lighter note, we are very honoured to have been roped in to perform something for this year’s Lampeter Food Festival. For this we are adapting some of the Alice in Wonderland that we performed in 2012, to include Humpty Dumpty brought up to date as a local, organic egg, and the Mad Hatter’s tea party with artisan sourdough bread and organic butter with special blend Fair Trade tea! The piece will be performed by a whole new generation of LYTers because there is such a rich choice of talent available to us. And also because the original cast have grown out of their costumes; most notably Humpty Dumpty!

The summer term begins for us with our usual Registration Day on Friday 25 April at 4.30pm in Victoria Hall. This is an opportunity for LYTers to catch up with each other before the term starts, and for parents and staff to talk over what is going on with LYTss. We are still lucky enough to have one of the best young teachers in the business in the shape of Lea Wakeman. Lea brings a whole new dimension to learning, with her circus equipment and original and creative ideas. On a more serious note, the Advance Class is the core of our acting cohort, and their talent and hard work is very evident during rehearsals.

However, as we always say: “It’s not polished performances we focus on, it’s polished kids!” Every single young LYTer has talent, but it is all the other things on which they are to be commended: sociability, co-operation, consideration, good manners, empathy and supreme team work.

Annie May (Founder and Director, Lampeter Youth Theatre and Stage School)

Monster of the Sea - part 1 Once upon a time, there was a boy named Josh who lived in a small cottage in the countryside. He lived with his mum, dad, two older sisters and his pet dog. Josh was always reading books and liked fairy tales, but loved horror stories even more. His favourite story was 'Legend of the Sea Monster' because it was about a place not far from where he lived. He often visited the place where the sea monster was last sighted in the hope that he might find it.

One day, Josh went to a market to buy some oranges. Then, he went back to his house, to give the oranges to his mum. Later in the afternoon, he went to look for the monster and went for a swim. When Josh went swimming he saw something that looked like half dinosaur and half turtle.

"It's the sea monster" said Josh. Josh swam as fast as he could back to the shore.

Jorge W Martin, age 7 to be continued…

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Local Hero: Chris Lambert, Secretary of Cellan Village Improvement Society (CVIS)

Ian’s Tweet: April

by Ian and Tomos Morris Our walk this month is at Denmark Farm Conservation Centre, near Betws Bledrws (grid reference SN587538). Park in the car park, where information boards indicate a number of possible trails to follow around the site. These paths are relatively flat and a short section is accessible by a wooden boardwalk. Denmark Farm is wellprovided with nest boxes and as well as attracting birds such as Blue and Great Tits, they are a magnet for a stunning summer migrant, the Pied Flycatcher which usually starts arriving midmonth. I find their song to be simple and sweet but not far-carrying. However, they are not shy and you are more likely to detect them as they flit restlessly amongst the branches near to a box.

There were 16 territories here in 2012.

Other summer visitors include two species of warbler, the Chiffchaff and the Blackcap. The latter can be hard to see, as they skulk about in thick scrubby undergrowth, but they give away their presence by delivering a rich, powerful, warbling song. More familiar resident woodland species are of course also present on the farm, but in much higher numbers than would normally be the case for a location of this size.

I shall be leading a birdsong walk here on Sunday 20 April from 9am, to which everyone is welcome.

Brunch will be available afterwards for a small charge. Please book at www.denmarkfarm.org.uk or phone 01570 493358.

In the early 1980s there was an empty field on the edge of Cellan Village. The old church hall was old, cold and draughty and the local children had no dedicated play area.

The Cellan Village Improvement Society was conceived with an ambition to have a new hall built, including play facilities for youngsters. Several stalwart, community-minded individuals have contributed to the projects over the years as it evolved through its many stages. However, at the heart of this committee, every year since its inception, has been Chris Lambert. From meetings in people's homes to portacabins on site, plans developed to have Cellan Millennium Hall built in 2000.

Managing an enterprise such as this involved grant funding, administration and co-ordinated thinking.

Inevitably there have been setbacks. CVIS has gone on to complete the hall, a children's play area, a car park and a welcoming community garden with individual vegetable plots, herb gardens and small orchard. Trees have been planted, and full use of the hall and grounds is established. It is sometimes difficult to find a slot for new activities to book the hall. Film nights have become part of Cellan life. At the centre of all this progress has been Chris Lambert, who was, and remains, the heart and soul of the committee. The diligent, diplomatic and tactful way she has led the committee thoroughly deserves recognition.

Thank you Chris. You have worked hard and continue to be a massive influence in our community. Where would we be without you?

The present Cellan Village Improvement Society Committee

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Time to get out and about and have fun

Is the energy transition tipping point here?

I borrowed this title from a blog1 I just read by Chris Nelder, an energy analyst and consultant. Well worth a read for anyone who is looking forward to seeing an end to the overuse of fossil fuels in favour of renewable energy systems. He believes we have reached the tipping point in the energy transition from fossil fuels to renewables, beyond which there can be no turning back.

He highlights that the economic foundation supporting fossil fuel investments is collapsing quickly. Newer, less conventional means of extracting fossil fuels (tight oil, tar sands, shale gas, etc) are expensive. Oil and gas production has declined but costs have increased (see graph).

He states that "nuclear and coal plant retirements are being driven primarily by competition from lower-cost wind, solar, and natural gas generators, and by rising operational and maintenance costs. As more renewable power is added to the grid, the economics continue to worsen for utilities clinging to old fossil-fuel generating assets. Nowhere is this more evident than in Germany, which now obtains about 25% of its grid power from renewables and which has the most solar power per capita in the world. Falling consumption and growing renewable power have cut the wholesale price of electricity by 60% since 2008, making it unprofitable to continue operating coal, gas and oil-fired plants. E.ON and RWE have announced intentions to close or mothball 15GW of gas and coal-fired plants. Additionally, the three major utilities still have a combined 12 GW of nuclear plants scheduled to retire by 2020 under Germany’s nuclear phase-out program."

In the US there are real concerns that consumers "defecting" from the grid using solar and storage systems are a "real, near and present" threat to utilities.

By 2025, according to the authors, millions of residential users could find it economically

advantageous to give up the grid.2 I read a recent paper3 that stated that UK indigenous biomass resource could service up to 44% of UK energy demand by 2050 - this biomass includes waste from agriculture, forestry, industry and households as well as some specifically-grown biomass and energy crops.

Another article4 highlighted the issues around water dependency in electricity generation. Conventional power stations may end up closing or decreasing production if there are water shortages expected with a growing population and climate change. Meanwhile gas or fossil fuels with high levels of carbon capture and storage (CCS) could increase fresh water consumption by almost 70%, and nuclear power could lead to increases in the use of tidal and coastal water by almost 400%. Not to mention the increased usage of water in fracking. By contrast, wind power could save water! Yet another article states that recently “key investors have pulled back on investments in coal & oil�.5 Not to mention, either, the environmental disasters associated with fossil fuel extraction and transportation (oil spills, water contamination, explosions, etc) and the potential hazards of nuclear power - e.g. Fukushima!

So why am I also able to find an article in New Scientist6 all about plans for a new means of supplying us with all our energy needs for the next 1,000 years using underground coal gasification?

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This involves setting fire to coal seams in situ and catching the usable gases, while pumping the unusable CO2 back into the underground spaces that burning the coal frees up. Why is George Osborne quoted as saying that we need to tackle climate change but as cheaply as possible, exploring methods such as fracking and nuclear? It doesn’t even make economic sense, let alone environmental sense.

Maybe it’s time to exercise our community power (excuse the pun) and truly explore the possibilities of community energy projects - see Green Valleys, Gwynedd Werth, Egni Co-op for examples of successful community renewable schemes in Wales. We have a wealth of natural resources that lend themselves to renewable energy in Wales. There are grants, subsidies, feed-in tariffs and community energy share schemes to help with the costs. We could take control of our own energy supplies, reduce our energy costs and increase our energy security. Wouldn’t it be great not to be at the mercy of the "big six"? This is a very real possibility.

Dr. Sarah Watson-Jones Notes: 1. www.smartplanet.com/blog/the-take/the-energy-transition-tipping-point-is-here 2. www.rmi.org/electricity_grid_defection 3. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.enpol.2013.11.079 4. www.theguardian.com/environment/2014/feb/16/water-shortages-electricity-supply-climate-change 5. http://finance.fortune.cnn.com/2014/02/24/why-coal-and-many-oil-investments-are-losing-luster/ 6. www.newscientist.com/article/mg22129560.400-fire-in-the-hole-after-fracking-comes-coal [full article restricted to subscribers only]

Zero Carbon Britain Event: Rethinking the Future On Weds 9 April, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) will be finalising their latest report on managing climate change and the emissions reductions needed to ensure a stable climate future.

But can we cut emissions on time? And what would it look like here in the UK? Join the Zero Carbon Britain team for an evening of practical solutions, safe futures and thinking big as they present their latest research on creating a zero emissions modern society, using only currently available technology.

Zero Carbon Britain: Rethinking the Future is the flagship research project from CAT, the Centre for Alternative Technology in Machynlleth. The latest report contains the most detailed work to date on ‘keeping the lights on’ in a 100% renewable energy

system, and feeding ourselves well on a healthy, low-carbon diet.

Date: Weds 9 April. Time: 6.30-8pm, then discussion until 9.30 Venue: St John’s Waterloo, London, SE1 8TY and live broadcast on the web.

Register at http://bit.ly/Ov6XIr Chaired by Owen Jones (columnist, commentator and author of Chavs) with an introduction and scene-setter from Duncan Clark (Guardian environment consultant editor, director at Kiln and author of The Burning Question).

If we cannot imagine the solution, we will surely stay stuck in the problem. Please join ZCB for what promises to be an informative and inspiring evening.

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people’s market people 01570 423077

Eirwyn Williams set up his stall at the People’s Market for the first time on Saturday 8 March, displaying an eclectic collection of tools.

A great addition to the market range, there was plenty of interest throughout as well as the inevitable references to Ronnie Barker’s “fork ‘andles”, to put

Cacennau cartref, bara, cyffaith a bwydydd sawrus Ffrwythau, llysiau a phlanhigion tymhorol, cartref Cig a gynhyrchir yn lleol a dewis o waith llaw crefft Te a choffi Homemade cakes, bread, preserves and savouries Homegrown seasonal fruit, vegetables and plants Locally-produced meat and a selection of handmade craft Tea and coffee

a smile on a few faces.

Eirwyn recycles all sorts of old tools, gently bringing them back to life.

He is offering a sharpening and refurbishment service, replacing broken or damaged handles and renewing their functionality. Contact: 01570 423077.

We all hope that Eirwyn will be attending regularly.

Home of

Lampeter Credit Union

People’s Market Promotes Young Musicians Hi, we are Platform 1 - “we” being my brother Josh and myself, Martha. We are based in Drefach Felindre.

We are a bilingual band and have been singing together for just over 2 years, starting when I was just 12. We have done all sorts of local gigs, but not so many Lampeter way.

So we were delighted when the People’s Market got in contact, following a request to the Lampeter Food Festival committee to see if we could play this year.

We enjoyed the gig on Saturday 8 March in Victoria Hall, as the atmosphere was just right for our style and everyone was so friendly.

Our style is modern melodic folk. In the main, I write the lyrics and Josh does the musical arrangements. My inspiration comes from my day-to-day life, so that is why so many of my songs are about teenage angst!

My musical influences are Taylor Swift and indie pop, whereas Josh’s are Bullet For My Valentine and heavy metal. Last year we released an EP and soon we are releasing a new single.

We just love to play and perform; from this month onwards we will be playing somewhere every week, and at the end of April we are doing a mini-tour in Gloucester and Bristol.

We are not sure where our music will take us at this stage. We need to be out there more and perform more.

If you know of anyone who may be interested, then please get in touch.

Contact: 01559 371262, marthalee13@btinternet.com Or “like” our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/pages/Platform-1/349956568442498 Martha and Josh Lee 14

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CLASSES AND GROUPS Classes subject to change: please check www.cellanmillenniumhall.co.uk for updates & contact details.

See our website What’s On page for one-off events

Splitting open a piece of shale I found on a forest ride

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MONDAY Line Dancing 7-10pm Lunch Club 11.30-2pm (7 Apr, 5 May) Mat-based Pilates 2.30-3.30pm

Llanddewi Brefi, I was surprised to find inside the imprint of what looked like a winged insect. The rocks in this part of Wales date back to the Silurian

TUESDAY Lampeter Home Education Group 12-5pm Qi Gong 6-7pm Tai Chi 7-8pm Beekeepers 2nd Tues of month, 8pm

period of geological time around 430 million years ago - a time when Wales was still south of the equator and Ceredigion was covered by shallow seas.

The fossils found in the rocks are evidence that this was

WEDNESDAY Table Tennis 10am-12noon, all ages, suitable for intermediate players Quilting Club 12.30-4pm Yoga 5.30-7pm

the environment present at that time. In Ceredigion these include Graptolites, now-extinct colonial marine organisms that populated the Silurian seas, and the burrows of marine worms as trace fossils. My find did

THURSDAY Village Improvement Society Cttee1st Thurs of month 7pm W.I. 2nd Thurs of month 7.30pm

not resemble any of these fossils that I had seen. I decided to take it to the National Museum of Wales in Cardiff, who concluded that the imprint was the result

FRIDAY Art Group 10am–1pm Film Night fortnightly 7.15pm (see p22 for full details)

of a chemical reaction between the shale and a piece of algae (seaweed). An interesting insight into the distant past - and a lesson to show how deceptive a cursory

SATURDAY Seventh Day Adventists, fortnightly 10.15am-3.15pm.

Please contact Joy beforehand, 01550 740353

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Lampeter Town RFC Senior Men’s 1st XV

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Victoria Hall: regular activities and classes Bryn Road, Lampeter SA48 7EE To book the Victoria Hall phone: 07891 632614 Email: admin@vichall.org.uk Community groups & local small-scale commercial: Large hall £12/hour; Small hall £7/hour; whole building £18/hour. We will soon have office space, committee room and small therapy/classroom.

See www.vichall.org.uk for more details.

Day

Weekly (W) Fortnightly (F) Monthly (M)

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Contact

Tuesday

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1-2pm & 6-7pm

W Welcoming newcomers W

Name

Number

New American Tribal Style Bellydancing

Wendy Steele

01570 472921, 07752 478779

4.305.30pm

LYTSS: Lampeter Youth Theatre & Stage School

Annie May

01570 423080

7-8pm

Zumba New class

Sue White

07813 659809

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10-1pm

Hafan Cymru ‘Moving on Club’ Helping you get back to work

Becky Turton

07875 272834

2,16 & 30 April

24.30pm

Young at Heart

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7-8pm

Zumba keep fit session

Louise Evans

07584 199372

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1-3pm

Welsh classes

Meryl Evans

01545 572715

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6.307.30pm

Line Dancing: New class for beginners

Heather Boothby

01570 493458

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7-9pm

Transition Llambed ‘Big Gathering’

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10-12pm

Welsh classes

Meryl Evans

01545 572715

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4.306.30pm

LYTSS: Lampeter Youth Theatre & Stage School

Annie May

01570 423080

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2nd & 4th Sat each month

10-1pm

People’s Market

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10-7pm

Lampeter Evangelical Church

Gareth Jones at the Mustard Seed café

01570 423344

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7-10pm

Custard Queens WI

Jen Pink

07540 383835

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Sandwiches & social for the wiser folk of Lampeter

A chance for all those interested in/involved with Transition Llambed to plan and co-ordinate activities. Everyone welcome!

Local food, produce and crafts. Plus café, live music and other attractions

what’s going on listings are free. send details of your event to lampetergrapevine@gmail.com

courses_______________ Denmark Farm Conservation Centre, Betws Bledrws Wed 26 Mar: Growing Unusuals; Growing in Small Spaces (each 1/2 day) Sun 30 Mar & Sun 27 April: Nature into Art: Porcelain Paper Clay MicroSculptures Fri 4-Sun 6 April: Understanding Amphibians Fri 18 April: Chocolate Egg Creations Fri 18 April: Big Easter Bunny Nature Trail & Egg Hunt Sun 20 April: Big Birdsong Brunch Sat 26 April: Food Energetics Spring’s Rising Fri 16-Sun 18 May: Understanding British Mammals I Fri 30 May-Sun 1 Jun: Understanding British Mammals II For further details: 01570 493358, www.denmarkfarm.org.uk Welsh Wildlife Centre, Cilgerran Sun 30 Mar: Introduction to Wildlife Gardening Sun 6 April: Mini Habitats for the Wildlife Garden - Ponds & Meadows Contact: 01239 621600, wwc@welshwildlife.org, www.welshwildlife.org/events Bike Demonstrations at People’s Market, Victoria Hall, every 2nd and 4th Saturday of month.

Topics including: aspects of owning folding bikes, information on normal and electric bikes, fold-ability, weights, maintenance, gears, brakes, wheels and tyres as well as information on new and recycled bikes and workshops. Literature available on various bike related subjects. Contact: Milly, 07583 248387, millypeds@gmail.com Lampeter & District Beekeepers' Association: Taster Day for anyone interested in becoming a beekeeper.

Sat 12 April, 10am-4pm, Cellan Hall. £15 per person, includes refreshments. Book: 01570 480571

creative_______________ Cellan Quilters - Knit, Natter and Sew, Wednesdays 12noon-4pm, Cellan Hall. £10 per month or £4 drop-in fee. Informal group for all who enjoy quilting, sewing, knitting, socialising - & female chatter? All ages, all abilities welcome. Contact: Amanda, 01570 421338.

Spinning Lessons with Ann Fisher Rhodes at Ffarmers Neuadd Bro

Fana/Village Hall. Improvers every Wednesday 1.30-3.30, £8. Now taking names for the next beginner sessions. Contact Ann 01558 650760, www.spinwise.co.uk spinwise.uk@btinternet Jewellery Making Course for Beginners: basic jewellery-making skills. Held in the local Ceredigion area, courses and times to be agreed by mutual arrangement.

Contact: Peter, 07984 883453.

events ________________ Festival Feasts: monthly fundraisers for Lampeter Food Festival. Delicious 3-course meals featuring local produce. Sat 22 March, 7.30 at the Mulberry Bush with music from Lynne Denman and Platform 1. Fri 11 April at the Belle, Llanllwni. Full details on page 29 Booking essential: 01570 493649, feasts@lampeterfoodfestival.org.uk Ceredigion Biological Imaging Society (CIBS) Spring Walk followed by general meeting, Sun 30 March, 10.30am-2.30pm at Llanerchaeron, National Trust property. All welcome including families with children.

Contact Simon at sit@aber.ac.uk to confirm attendance.

People's Kitchen. Sun 6 April, 2pm, Llanfair Clydogau Village Hall. Join us for a delicious vegan meal and friendly social.

The LOAF group are holding an Easter Fun Day at the Black Lion Hotel, Llanybydder, on Mon 21 April from 12 noon. Crafts for children, Easter Egg Hunt, and competition for an Easter-themed cake. Plus car boot sale & refreshments. Contact Pam, 01570 480209 Open Garden & Plant Fair with the Ceredigion Growers. Cae Hir Gardens, 10am-4pm, Bank Holiday Monday 5 May. Free entry. Parking £2 in Cribyn school opposite gardens.

Browse the stalls of Ceredigion’s best nurseries and enjoy a home-made treat in the tea room. Contact: 01570 471116, or see caehirgardens.com Coedwig Gymunedol Long Wood Community Woodland:  Woodland Wednesdays. Join Sarah, our Warden, for regular volunteering sessions at Long Wood every Wednesday. Develop your wood skills and feel the benefit of working in this beautiful environment.

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provided for these supervised sessions. Meet 10am, in our car park (Llangybi end). Town pick -up available on request.

Contact: 07557 386755, info@longwood-lampeter.org.uk  Open Public Meeting. Mon 7 April, 7.30-8pm at St. Thomas’ Church, Lampeter. The Long Wood team welcome queries, questions and ideas from the public at this monthly open forum. Just drop in.

Contact: 07557 386755, info@longwood-lampeter.org.uk  Kids’ Treasure Hunt. Sun 13 April, 10am-12noon. Free event. Calling all junior pirates to join a woodlandthemed treasure hunt. Solve the riddles, find the clues, claim your prize. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking essential. Meet in our car park, Llangybi/Llanfair end.

Contact: 07557 386755, info@longwood-lampeter.org.uk Archaeology, History and Anthropology Society open events, TSD University, Lampeter. All welcome. Thur 24 April, 6.30pm, LR1. Robert Wallis: Re-examination of prehistoric stone 'wrist guards' as evidence for falconry in later prehistoric Britain. More details on www.facebook.com/groups/ AntharchSoc/?fref=ts or contact: archanthtsdlamp@gmail.com Research Seminar Series of the School of Theology, Religious Studies and Islamic Studies.

Founder's Library, Lampeter campus, 4 pm. * Wed 23 April Dr Margaret Gouin's lecture Buddhism Comes West is postponed/cancelled. Details of alternative lecture TBC. * Wed 14 May. Dr David Rousseau: Near-death experiences and the mind-body relationship: a systemstheoretical approach.

health & well-being courses & classes ______ Assertion Skills. Build confidence; learn to believe in yourself; create clear boundaries; create clear goals; recognise your uniqueness; succeed in your chosen path; say no when you need to. Trained with Redwood Institute, author of ‘Assertion Training: How to be who you really are.’ For details or to set up a course, contact: Shân, 01570 218138, 07940 375147, www.livingexcellently.co.uk

health & well-being courses & classes contd____ Men's Shed Lampeter Inaugural Meeting. Thur 10 April 6-7.30pm, Mulberry Bush café. Free. A chance to meet, chat and find out about the Men's Shed movement.

Yoga classes suitable for all, with an Iyengar-trained teacher: Mon 6.30-8pm & Tues 10-11.30am at Ancient Earth Centre for Well-being, Lanlas Farm, Cellan Weds 5.30-7pm Tregaron Chapel Vestry Thurs 6-7.30pm Ffarmers Village Hall.

Contact: Cathy Crick Stanton, 01570 421144, 07748 031614, cathycrick@hotmail.co.uk

kids___________________ "Lampeter Little Ones" is a Facebook group for the parents of pre-schoolers in the Lampeter area. If you're wondering what groups and activities are available for your baby or toddler, then please join up and have a look: www.facebook.com/groups/ lampeterlittleones Lampeter Youth Theatre and Stage School runs 3 terms per year every Tues and Fri at Victoria hall. Admissions for Easter term now closed. Registration day for Summer term: Fri 25 April, 4.30-5.30pm. Term begins Tues 29 April 4.30-5.30pm & ends Fri 4 July.

Cost per child: £30 per term.

Contact: Annie May 01570 423080, annie@themay.co.uk Activity Days with Lea Wakeman in Long Wood, Mon 14 April & Weds 16 April, 10am-4pm. Lea repeats the great success of last summer’s activity days with woodland games and activities, craft activities from nature, den building and picnics.

Little M’zzz indoor soft play centre, Llanybydder (in old church hall near Evans Bros market). Open Mon, Thurs, Fri, Sat & Sun 10am-6pm, 7 days a week in school holidays.

Birthday Party bookings welcome.

Tasty menu & free WiFi. Contact: 01570 480268, www.littlemzzz.co.uk NCT 'Move and Groove' is a music and movement group for pre-schoolers. Every Tuesday, 10am in the Catherine Stott room, upstairs in Lampeter Students' Union. Let your little one do what comes naturally by making noise and not staying still!

Playsessions on Maes y Deri playing field every 3rd Sunday each month throughout the year, 11am-3.30pm, with Ray Ceredigion playworkers. On the right up hill beside St Peter's Church, all welcome.

Zumba Kids will soon be coming to Cerddwyr Ramblers, Lampeter, Do Lampeter. If you are interested, you enjoy exploring the local contact Louise Evans, 07584 199372. countryside, discovering historic sites, and mixing, having fun and markets_______________ socialising chit-chat? Lonely, low in mood, People’s Market, Victoria Hall, recently widowed? Need a change or Lampeter, 10am-1pm every 2nd & 4th inspiration to exercise enjoyably, meet Sat each month. up with people outside your usual Next markets: Sat 12 & 26 April. circle? Do you have a passion to Lampeter Farmers' Market maintain and improve our footpath Market Street, Lampeter, 9am-2pm network by surveying footpath alternate Fridays. problems or legal diversion orders? Or Next markets: Fri 4 & 18 April. perhaps lead walks that you know and would like to share. Then join Ffarmers Market Neuadd Bro Fana/Village Hall, Lampeter Ramblers, we have much in Ffarmers, 10am-12.30pm 1st Sat in common! Choice of varying walks throughout the year. See our the month. programme in Library or Creative Next market: Sat 5 April.

Cove. James Williams, 01570 480743.

Llansawel Market Llansawel Village Hall, 10am-12.30pm Coedwig Gymunedol Long Wood Community Woodland. Do you need 3rd Sat of the month Next market: Sat 19 April. to get out and about more? Join our FREE ½ hour Health Walks on the Lunar Market last Sunday of each month. Next is Lunar Market will in future be 11am3pm, not 10am-3pm. First Sat of every Sun 27 April. Especially for people who find walking difficult. Please wear month except August. sensible shoes. Meet at Penlan Next market: Sat 5 April.

Goetre, SA48 8NE at 2pm. Contact: move your body _________ 07557 386755, New American Tribal Style Bel- info@longwood-lampeter.org.uk lydancing: Tues 1-2pm and 6-7 pm, Footpath Maintenance volunteering Victoria Hall. Wendy Steele, 01570 with Ceredigion County Council rights 472921, 07752 478779 of ways staff every Friday. Trashing, Lampeter Couch to 5k Running clearing, erecting stiles, footbridges Group. The next 9-week course for and installing gates mainly in the south beginners starts Mon 28 April, 6.30pm. of the county. Fun and cost toward Meet at Rookery car park, Lampeter. transport included. No experience Course is a gradual progression from needed, just join our team! Contact: walking to running and is easily James Williams, 01570 480743 achievable. Friendly group will give Flamenco Dance classes weekly in you support and encouragement to Aberystwyth with Dixey Ruscelli. reach your goals, whatever they may Wed 6-7.30pm, Aberystwyth Arts be! To register interest or sign up, Centre, with live flamenco guitarist. follow us on Facebook, or call Helen, Private Flamenco dance lessons 07817 543257. available. Men and women welcome.

Lampeter Belly Dance and Belly Fit Please bring strong chunky-heeled shoes. Contact: 01570 493138, classes Mondays, Lampeter at Shiloh Church dixeyart@gmail.com Hall (next to Police Station): Friday Walkers: meet up with us for Beginners' Belly Dance (all ages) 1.30- ambling rambling on a Friday morning.

2.45pm (£5) Easy access walking for about an Belly Fit for over-50s, 3-4pm (£4) hour, depending on the weather and There is space in both classes. First the mood. Meet Friday morning, rain or class free. shine, 10am at Rookery Car Park.

Contact Rose Barter: 01239 851737, Free, followed by coffee and more rosebarter@btinternet.com chat. Not able to manage the stroll but Belly Dance & Yoga classes. Belly would like company? No matter, just Dance: Tues 7.30-8.30pm. £3.00. meet up with others like you for coffee.

Beginner Yoga: Thur 7-8.30pm, £5.00. Philip Lodwick 01570 422181 Crugybar Village Hall. Contact: 01558 Jane Guy School of Dancing.

685321, elenamgilliatt@hotmail.com Established 1977. Ballet and stage work; annual production; RAD exams.

Tribal Dance with Lyza. Alternate Wednesdays 6.30-8pm, Shiloh Church Classes: Tue eves and Saturdays, Shiloh Chapel, Lampeter. Thursdays Hall, High Street, Lampeter.

4.30-7.30pm at Theatr Felinfach.

Contact: lyza_darkestwish@live.com Contact: 01570 470645

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move your body contd _____ Sarn Helen running and cycling club welcomes all abilities. Junior runners (ages 8-16) meet at Leisure Centre, Tues 6.15pm. Adult runners meet Rookery Car Park, Tues 6.15 & 8pm, Thur 6.15pm.

For cycling (road and MTB) please see: www.sarnhelen.org.uk Mat-based Pilates. Benefits may include increased energy, improved posture & co-ordination; physical & mental toning; increased strength & stamina; greater mind/body/spirit connection. Classes at Cellan Hall & Lampeter. Shân Rees, OCR-qualified instructor with extensive experience of movement & exercise. Contact: 01570 218138, 07940 375147, www.livingexcellently.co.uk Yoga, Wednesdays 5.30-7pm Cellan Millennium Hall. Small friendly group led by Pat Beaton, 01558 650594.

Send your listings to lampetergrapevine@gmail.com Canolfan Hamdden Llambed Leisure Centre. 01570 422552, Lampeter-leisure@ceredigion.gov.uk Winter activity programme as follows:  Cardio Circuit Training gyda/with Sands & Paul Butch. £3.50. Mon 6.307.30pm. All-over body workout.

Conditioning. Resistance training.

Improve mobility, strength & stamina.

Ymarfer i’r corf i gyd. Cyflyru. Ymarfer gwrthsafiad. Gwella symudadwy, cryfder ac egni.  J’s Workout 01559 362690.

Oedolion/Adults £3.90, Henoed/ Myfyrwyr/Iau/O.A.P/Student/Junior £3.20. Tocyn consesiwn/concession ticket (12 dosbarth/classes) Oedolion/ Adult £39, Conc. £32. Mon 5.306.30pm, STEP. Tues 5.30-6.15pm, Zumba. W ed 12noon-12.45pm, Ffit rw ydd Rhw ydd/Ease into Fitness. Wed 6.30-7.30pm, Kettlecise. Thurs 5.15-6pm, Dawns Aerobig/Aerobic Dance.  Clwb Rhedeg Sarn Helen Running Club Thurs 6.15-7.15pm. Croeso i blant dros 8 oed/ All children over 8 years welcome.  Yoga/Pilates Ann Inshaw, 01570 481319, 07826 692110. Mon 5.307pm, Yoga (pob lefel/all levels). Tues 6-7pm, Pilates (pob lefel/all levels).

Wed 5.15-6.15pm Pilates (canolol/ cynyddol/intermediate/advanced).

Thurs 6-7pm, Pilates (pob lefel/all levels). Fri 10-11.30am, Yoga (pob lefel/all levels).  Spinning £3.90 sesiwn/session, £39

for 12 sesiwn/sessions. Bwcio gyda taliad yn unig!/Booking with payment only! Tues 5.30-6.15pm, Wed 7.158.15pm, Fri 5.30-6.15pm. Cofiwch ddod a photel o ddŵr a thowel/ Remember to bring a bottle of water & a towel.  Clwb Ymladd Cleddyfau Llambed/ Lampeter Town Fencing Club Sean Slater, 01570 493139, anpiobaire1@aol.com Croeso i bawb dros 10 oed. All aged 10+ welcome. £4.50. Os ydych am hwyl, ffitrwydd a her o frwydro yna ymladd cleddyfau yw’r peth i chi. If you want fun, fitness and a challenge of combat then fencing is for you. Tues 3.30-5pm & Fri 6.30-8pm. Darparir offer/equipment provided.  Clwb Badminton/Badminton Club Dydd Gwener/Friday 5-6.30pm. All players welcome.  Ysgol Gymnasteg REES School of Gymnastics Islwyn Rees, 01570 422979. Sat 9.15-10am, Oed meithrin (dan 5)/Pre-school (under 5); 1011am, Dechreuwyr (6 oed i fyny)/ Beginners (6yrs+); 11am-12noon, Gwellhawyr (6 oed i fyny)/Improvers (6yrs+).  Disco Sglefrio/Roller Disco every Saturday 3-4pm. Oedolion/Adults £2.60, Plant/Children £1.90. ‘sgidiau i’w llogi/boots for hire £1.30

music_________________ Lampeter Music Club presents Lampeter Chamber Orchestra at the Arts Hall, University of Wales Trinity Saint David, Lampeter campus.Sun 23 Mar, 2.30pm. (See advert on page 31) Tickets on the door: £10; concessions £8, students free with a Union card, 2 children admitted FREE with a paying adult. To join mailing list (post or email) contact: 01570 422436, cockburn.david@gmail.com Kirtan / Bhajan singing. Sun 13 & 27 Apr, 3pm, and every 2nd & 4th Sunday each month at Perth Yr Onnen, Gorrig, nr Horeb, Llandysul, SA44 4JR. Bhajans or Kirtan are devotional songs from India in a call and answer format, using ancient chants, for spiritual growth. Open to anyone, no belief system required. Singing together in this way can be powerfully uplifting and unifying. It doesn't matter if you think you can’t sing - just come and join in. £2.50 donation. Teas provided, maybe some real Indian Chai. For directions and to confirm it's on, contact Iain, cameronbodywork@gmail.com Don’t forget - If you miss the copy deadline you risk not being included!

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Send your letters/articles/ listings & adverts to lampetergrapevine@gmail.com Copy date: Friday 11 April Theme: ‘May I Tempt You?’

permaculture & conservation ___________ Forest Gardening, Permaculture and Wildlife Gardening Short courses and inspirational site visits! For more info and 2014 dates, Contact Angie: 01974 831300, info@purposefulpermaculture.co.uk Smallholders and Landowners: bespoke conservation advice; create your own nature reserve!

Contact: Angie, 01974 831300, info@purposefulpermaculture.co.uk Lampeter Permaculture Group is a collective of like-minded people, interested in principles and practice of permaculture & sustainability. More info: www.lampeterpermaculture.org

photography ___________ Lampeter Photography meet on 1st & 3rd Friday of every month, 7.30pm at the Kings Head, Lampeter. Monthly competitions, exhibitions & workshops.

All welcome. FREE. Contact: Stef, 07958 772035, lampeterphotography@yahoo.co.uk Tracy Dove, Llanfair Clydogau-based photographer, has an eclectic selection of her photo cards available at the Town Hall Cafe/Deli in Lampeter. Open Mon-Sat 10-4 with free wi-fi, great food, drinks & regular art exhibitions.

religious services & groups ________________ Lampeter Parish St Peter’s Church, Lampeter. Main Sun Service: 10.30am (bilingual), Other services: 8am Holy Communion (English), 9.15am Cymun Bendigaid (trydydd Sul yn y mis yn unig, Cymraeg). Church Hall available for hire, £8.50 per hour. Kitchen facilities.

Enquiries/bookings contact: Beryl, 01570 422324, www.lampeterparish.org St Cybi’s Church, Llangybi. Main Sun Service: 9am (bilingual).

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Deborah Rowlands, 01570 480083, deborahjrowlands@gmail.com Seventh Day Adventists meet St Bledrws’ Church, Betws Bledrws. fortnightly on Sat at Cellan Millennium Main Sun Service: 10.45am (English Hall, 10.15am-3.15pm. or bilingual).

For more details: St Sulien’s Church, Silian. Main Sun www.cellanmillenniumhall.co.uk Service: 2pm (bilingual /Cymraeg). social _________________ St Mary’s Church, Maestir. Main Sun Service: 2.30pm (2nd Sun in month Alcoholics Anonymous Meet at the Catholic Church (white only, English). church), opposite the police station in Times apply to the first four Sundays Lampeter. Wednesdays 8-9.30pm. For in each month. For the few fifth Sun- info, national helpline: 0845 7697555 days there will be a single United Parish Service at 10am: location will be Cellan Millennium Hall Film Nights.

See film listings box on page 22 published in the local newspapers.

Coffee Stop, Thursdays 10.30amSt Thomas' Methodist Church Sun service 10.30am, creche & youth 3pm at Emmaus Christian Fellowship, activity. Tuesday Coffee morning 9.30- 78 Bridge Street, Lampeter. Soup, 12noon. All welcome. See chapel toasties, cakes. W arm friendly environment. Contact: David, 01570 notice board.

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Roman 422529 Custard Queens WI at Victoria Hall, Catholic Church, Lampeter Sunday Mass is 10am. For other 7-10pm. Night. Sun 13 April: Subject to be confirmed. services see church notice board.

Emmaus Christian Fellowship meets Contac t: J en, 0754 0 383835 , Sundays, 10.30am and 5pm, at rear of custardqueenswi@gmail.com 78 Bridge Street, Lampeter. Contact: o r s e e o u r F a c e b o o k p a g e : www.facebook.com/custardqueenswi David Patterson, 01570 422529 All Saints' Church, Cellan. Bilingual CY D Llambed. Ym arf er eic h services every 2nd and 4th Sunday of Cymraeg/Practise your Welsh. Dydd the month, 2pm. A warm welcome to Mawrth 11 yb-12yh/Tuesdays 11amall. Baptisms and weddings by 12 noon, Gwesty y Llew Du, Llanbedr arrangement. Contact the Revd. Bill P.S./Black Lion Hotel, Lampeter.

Croeso i bawb/All welcome. Croeso i Fillery, 01570 421425.

St M ary's Chur ch, Llanf air unrhyw Cymro/Cymraes sy'n fodlon i Clydogau. Bilingual services every 1st ymuno â ni. Cysyllt â/Contact: Mary and 3rd Sunday of the month, Neal, 01570 470092 10.15am. A warm welcome to all. Golden Broth Lunch Club: Mon 7 B a p t i s m s a n d w e d d i n g s b y April & 5 May in Cellan & Mon 21 April arrangement. Contact the Revd Bill & 19 May in Llanfair, 11.30am-2pm We offer a FREE light lunch of soup, Fillery, 01570 421425.

Capel Bedyddwyr, Silian. Cwrdd yr roll and butter, followed by cake, tea ail a pedwerydd Sul y mis am 10.15yb. and coffee. Our main aim is to gather for a social and play cards or ScrabCroeso i bawb. ble, or just relax and natter to friends.

Interested in Buddhism?

A Study Group for Women. Exploring Please ring either Amanda in Cellan, the underlying principle of Buddhist 01570 421338, or Linda in Llanfair, Practice and how we can apply this in 01570 493706, to register your our daily lives. Meets one day a month interest. near Aberystwyth. Meditation, shared Narcotics Anonymous lunch. Contact: Lesley, 01970 617129 Meet at St Thomas’ Methodist Church (end of the Drovers Road/Peterwell or Noel 07988 745364 Lampeter Evangelical Church meets Terrace), opposite the car park, on every Sunday at Victoria Hall, 10am– Monday from 7.30-8.30pm. national 7pm. Contact: Gareth Jones at The helpline: 0300 999 1212 Lampeter Friends is a Self-Advocacy Mustard Seed café, 01570 423344 Lampeter Quakers. Every Sunday at group for people with learning Canolfan Steffan, Peterwell Terrace at disabilities, set up by Eich Dewis Chi (Ceredigion Advocacy). Every Wed, 210.45am. All welcome. www.quakersinwales.org.uk (English) 4pm, CAMFA building, Lampeter. A Crynwyr Llambed. Cwrdd bob ddydd welcoming and supportive space for Sul, Canolfan Steffan, Rhodfa people with learning disabilities to Peterwell, 10.45 yb. Croeso i bawb. meet and talk about issues important www.crynwyrcymru.org.uk (Cymraeg) to them. Free, all welcome. Meet new friends, find support, take part in Contact / Cysylltwch: activities, build confidence, learn new 20

skills & hobbies & have fun!

Contact: Rebecca, 07976 023486 Whist Drives, Wed 9 & 23 April, 7 & 21 May at Hafan Deg, Lampeter, every fortnight. All welcome. All Funds to Hafan Deg League of Friends.

Contact: Gwen Davies, 01570 481152

storytelling, books & creative writing _________ Meanwhile, the Storytelling Circle, will now be running the third Monday of every month (Mon 21 April), 7-9pm in Lampeter Students' Union (Andy Laws on Room ). O pen to all, storytellers and listeners, come along and shape the tale.

Creative Writing Workshop. Sat 12 April, 2-4pm, Tysul Hall, Llandysul. £10. Refreshments available. Tutor: poet Samantha Wynne-Rhydderch.

Sponsored by Literature Wales. Full programme of workshops. Contact Kelly, 01267 235336 Llangeitho Book Group meet monthly in Llangeitho Village Café. Informal chat about our chosen book. Details: Gillian, 01974 821213, gillymail22-book@yahoo.co.uk

volunteering ___________ Lampeter Credit Union needs you.

Would you like to do something that will make a positive difference to many local people? We need 2 or 3 people for 3 hours, twice a month, to get started. Training will be given. For more details contact: 07891 632614 British Legion Lampeter is recruiting members now. This is your opportunity to become a member of the Legion.

Contact Sharon, 07971 806886.

Home-Start is a national charity supporting families who are struggling to cope in more than 300 communities across the UK. Our support is delivered by volunteers, in the family’s home, for a couple of hours every week. We also run family groups and social events for families. We are looking for volunteers to join us and become part of our team.

Contact Jan Young, 01545 571317.

Look out for the WaterAid table at People's Market on Sat 22 March, World Water Day. This local WaterAid Group is a new initiative in Lampeter.

W aterAid is an enterprising organisation which raises money to provide toilets and improve sanitation for those who do not have these facilities. Come and find out more or get involved. Shân Rees, 01570 218138, 07940 375147

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complementary & alternative therapists Charlotte Allen RSHom Homeopath 14 years' clinical experience.

Homeopathy is a safe, holistic method of treating both emotional and physical conditions. Llanfair Clinic, 41 Bridge Street, Lampeter, SA48 8EG. 01570 493746 Val Allen, BACP senior accredited counsellor/psychotherapist. UKRC Registered. Offering counselling, ps yc h oth erap y, h yp n oth er ap y, EMDR. 23 High Street, Lampeter SA48 7BA, 01570 493522, valallen@surfanytime.net Rolfing - Structural Integration.

Res tore your bod y's natur al alignment and grace. Caroline Body, Lampeter, Carmarthen and Cardiff.

07917 360595, www.rolfingwales.co.uk.

Transformational Bodywork. Iain Cameron Watson Trauma Release, Alexander Technique. Relief from stress/anxiety, PMT, insomnia, neck, back, shoulder, period pain, headaches. By donation. 07852 626001, cameronbodywork@gmail.com, http://transformationalbodywork.co.uk Jo Camlin BSc WSHom. Homoeopathy. Empower your own healing (or your child's) by telling your own story. Then a vital, energetic remedy is matched to your unique, personal experience. 01570 421480 (a.m.)

The Light of Love, a short but powerful treatment harnessing and directing the power of the Universal Life Force, relaxing, healing by touching into the heart's gentle energy. Ceredwin (thirty years of energy work experience), 01570 421476 Cathy Crick Stanton. Yoga teacher / therapist (Iyengar trained) and Barbara Brennan Healer. For class details, or to book 1-2-1 yoga or therapy/healing sessions: 01570 421144, 07748 031614, cathycrick@hotmail.co.uk Glynis Florence, BA, Cert. Couples Counselling, Dip Psychosexual Therapy. Member of COSRT.

women's workshop ______ Wed 10.30am-3pm, St James’ Hall, Cwmann. 11am Qi Gong gentle ex er c is e. 1 2n oo n lu nc h. 1 pm workshop. Disabled access & toilet.

Free car park. £2.50 a session (includes vegetarian lunch and all activities). Pay on the day, no membership or advance fee. Drop in

Relationship counselling and therapy to address sexual concerns in Aberystw yth and Lampeter .

Contact: 07780 458763 The Art of Well-Being: Reflexology and Indian Head Massage. Glennis Gratwick, MAR, FFHT, fully qualified, insured, 10 years' experience. Stall at Lunar Market (see listings) selling aromatherapy products.

Contact: 01570 493288 Bowen Technique and Reflexology relieves back, sciatic, neck and shoulder pain. FHT, AoR, fullyqualified. Contact Pearl 01974 299224, 07967 647920, www.bowen-reflex4wales.co.uk Alison Kaye MBAcC. Traditional Chinese Acupuncture. Llanfair Clinic, 41 Bridge Street, Lampeter, SA48 8EG. 07779 256388 Living Excellently: assisting people to make the most of themselves and their lives. Assertion Skills, MatBased Pilates, Style Coaching, Life Coaching. Shân Rees BA, Dip.Couns, Dip Style & Life Coaching. 01570 218138, 07940 375147, shanharmony@aol.com, www.livingexcellently.co.uk Susan McAllister (Bsc Hons).

Transformational Teacher, Therapist & Consultant. Over 20 years of teaching, complementary therapy & healing experience. Available now for Crystal Healing Workshops & Angelic Tarot Readings. To book, contact: 01570 493006, 07572 672986, sue@tranquillight.vpweb.co.uk Michael Meanwell Aromatherapy Holistic Massage using essential oils to suit your needs. Fully qualified, VTCT trained. I am also a Reiki Level 3 Diploma practitioner. Cross House, Tregaron, SY25 6ND. 01974 298094 Louise Nadim BSc Hons, Ph.D. Fully qualified, insured Brennan Healer.

Working in the Human Energy Field assessing, balancing and healing, to restore physical, emotional and spiritual health. Contact: 01570 421144,07920 112228, louise_nadim@hotmail.com when you please. New members always welcome. Workshops: Wed 26 Mar: Creating Mosaics Wed 2 April: Papier-mâché Wed 9 April: Painting Wed 16 April: Quilling Wed 30 April: Singing Contact: 01570 423167 or 01545 590391 21

Dr Colette Power. Mindfulnessbased Stress Management, MB Pain & Illness Management; Introduction to Mindfulness Courses; 1-2-1 coaching. For future courses, or to discuss ways of working with mindfulness for you/your group, Contact: 07890 835873, colette@mindfulnesscourse.co.uk

www.mindfulnesscourse.co.uk Wild Cherry Coaching. Battling stress, low confidence, or simply feeling stuck? Move forward with sensitive and holistic life coaching with Ros (BSc (Hons) Psychology, Diplom a Stress Managem ent, Advanced Diploma Life Coaching).

Free consultation. 07462 746248, www.wildcherrycoaching.co.uk Eva Ryan MTI. Wholistic massage to help rebalance and heal body, mind and emotions. Treatment tailored to your unique needs.

Registered, insured practitioner. At Taliaris, or arrange home visits.

Contact: 01558 822390, 07792 748191 Remedial Massage Therapy. Kelly Smith, LCM dip. 4, Maesyfelin, Llangybi, SA48 8LY. 01570 493774, 07582 170181 Christine Stephenson BSc MNIMH. Medical Herbalist at Llanfair Clinic, 41 Bridge Street, Lampeter - for a holistic approach to health and use of herbs with an emphasis on the importance of a good diet. Call: 01239 858946 Ashley Ward MAR GJC (Dip Reflex).

Dan cing T re e R efl exo log y .

Reflexology in the comfort of your own home, within 15-mile radius of Lampeter. Fully-insured member of Association of Reflexologists.

Contact: 01570 422985, 07811 767563, www.dancingtree.co.uk Reflexology. Annie Zakiewicz MAR is a fully-insured member of the Association of Reflexologists and practises from Cellan. Contact: 01570 493295, 07790 107521, www.reflexologywithannie.co.uk lampetergrapevine@gmail.com

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Don’t miss out!

Film Night Fri 4 Apr “Blue Jasmine” (12A) Cate Blanchett, Alec Baldwin

Fri 25 Apr “Philomena” (12A) Judi Dench, Steve Coogan

Fri 9 May “Gravity” (12A) Sandra Bullock, George Clooney

Fri 23 May “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug” (12A) Martin Freeman

DOORS OPEN 7.15pm for 7.45pm start Admission by Donation BIG SCREEN & DIGITAL THEATRE SOUND WWW.CELLANMILLENNIUMHALL.CO.UK

VOLUNTEER PROJECTIONIST REQUIRED TO TAKE OVER THE FILM NIGHTS AT CELLAN HALL

Please contact Amanda Newman 01570 421338

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WOMEN IN TUNE Wednesday 13 - Sunday 17 August The organisers are looking for enthusiastic women to get involved in volunteering their skills and energies.

Would you like to help organise an activity area for girls under 16? Do you have sound engineering experience & qualifications?

Volunteer to be part of a friendly, supportive group of women who make music, learn new skills and enjoy themselves.

See www.womenintune.co.uk or ring Lesley 07778 142643 for more info.

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The Cats of Pentrefelin

Final episode

When we arrived home, late in the afternoon, I went directly up the lane to the farm on the corner and knocked on the kitchen door.

The farmer and his wife were having their tea.

When I explained about the cats and their need for a new home, the farmer immediately offered to drive us to Fishguard in his truck and pick them up that very night.

(Unbeknown to us, a large army of rats had descended upon our village while we had been in London. There is nothing that a Welsh farmer wouldn’t do to protect his herds and flocks, let alone his granaries, and this is particularly true of the farmers of Ceredigion, where we live. Loss of livestock and crops means loss of business, which means loss of money as every Cardi1 knows!)

So, that night, the three of us – the farmer, my husband and myself – drove down to Fishguard docks, where the London truck was due to arrive.

We waited in the shadows until a shabby old jalopy pulled up and screeched to a halt. The driver got out and walked around the back to open the doors, ready to load up crates of fish.

He leapt back in surprise! Dozens of cats of all shapes and sizes came rushing out, heading towards our waiting truck.

They piled in the back (they all smelled rather fishy) and we headed off northwards along the Cardigan Bay coast-road in the direction of Lampeter. As you can imagine, our hearts were thumping like mad!

We all made it back home in one piece. At least, no bones were broken, although quite a few were shaken.

-oOoWell, to cut a long story short, good homes were found for everyone. Local farmers took most of the cats, but we were able to keep half-a-dozen or so. This included our favourite black and white cat.

The Miaowing Competition took place in our back garden by the river, one night under the full moon. There were several categories, ranging from “Caterwauling” to “Kitten Mews” and every cat performed well.

The old traditions had been upheld after all and Ginger was the proudest and happiest of cats, particularly because Kitty came first in the “Kitten Mews” Competition. (I expect you have guessed by now that Ginger was Kitty’s dad.)

And Taffy won the “Caterwauling” prize. There was a lot of celebrating that night.

Many kittens have been born since then.

The village where the cats live now has a new name.

It was originally called “Pentrefelin” but, if you look carefully at the signpost a quarter of a mile down the lane, you will see something that looks like a scratchmark at the end of the name.

It looks like this: The symbol stands for the letter “e” in the Ogham Alphabet. This is an ancient Irish alphabet, used for writing secret messages.

The letter was scratched on the signpost by a Manx cat, whose family comes from the Isle of Man. The secret writing has been passed down through generations of Manx cats. It is a simple thing for any cat to do – two strokes of the claw, each talon carefully poised, and there you have it.

If you try adding this secret letter to the end of the name “Pentrefelin”, you will understand why the cats decided to change the name! But this is only a secret between ourselves. Do not betray the Cats of Pentrefelin. They only want a quiet life. (Apart from the occasional caterwaul.) -oOo1

A native of Ceredigion. Cardis are well-known for their thrifty habits.

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POTTING SHED DIRECT All natural materials, sustainable and ethical.

Natural Craft Stall People’s Market, Victoria Hall, Lampeter, 2nd & 4th Saturday of the month, 10am - 1pm

The Food and Craft Market, Llansawel Village Hall, 3rd Saturday, 10am -12.30pm

Buy pre-packed or pick and mix ranges of plant dyed textiles; needlework and felting kits; fair trade upcycled jewellery, hand felt purses, embroidered bags, cushions; gifts; bespoke commissioned designs; or book a place on a workshop direct from the stall.

Natural Craft Workshops 10–4 pm small friendly, informal groups with all materials and a light lunch included.

Regular venues include 1st Lampeter Scouts Hall, Llansawel Village Hall and The Quercus Rooms, Carmarthen.

Raised needlework, creative use of plants like nettles, natural plant dyeing, wet/dry felting, & making textiles all on offer. £35 per person (unless otherwise stated). Booking essential Please see websites or visit Pam’s stall for further details. www.pottingsheddirect.co.uk www.facebook.com/pottingsheddirect www.pinterest.com/pamdirect www.etsy.com/uk/shop/pottingsheddirect

The Easter bonanza is upon us! Come visit and stand in awe at the mountain of Easter eggs. Enjoy chocolate bars on promotion or partake in the rabbit hunt throughout the shop. If the thought of chocolate fills you with horror come taste new season blueberries and plums, local salads and leaves, sourdough breads, awesome cheese or any number of delights.

Follow us on twitter @organiclampeter Find us on facebook/OrganicFreshFoodCo Visit our shop on the Industrial Estate in Lampeter. 01570 423099 24

West Wales Credit Union established in Lampeter In the February edition of the Grapevine, volunteers were sought to help re-establish a Credit Union in Lampeter. The time is right, because Credit Unions are a real alternative to commercial banking, with the benefit of their membership their main concern. The members are made up of people or groups within the community who wish to open an account with them. There is an absolute minimum of paid staff, based centrally. No paid directors. No shareholders.

We optimistically hoped for two or three individuals to come forward to volunteer their time. We got eight, and the Lampeter branch of the West Wales Credit Union was launched at the People's Market in Victoria Hall on Sat 22 February.

This issue of the newsletter is about local heroes. So let's acknowledge and thank the volunteers who have recognised the value of what a credit union can offer, and have stepped forward to enable it to happen in such a short period of time.

Thank you Ann Owen, Dr George Liddell, Tania Dahl, Kevin Fox, Yolanda Lawrence, Chris Studman, Liz McDermott and Linda Winn.

The West Wales Credit Union is open for business at the People's Market on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month between 10am and 1pm.

Please come and find out more and consider joining us.

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I would like to tell you folks about the garden that we have created in the grounds of the Millennium Hall in Cellan. The idea of a community garden was first shown to the local community at an open day held at the hall in May 2008; the response was very positive so the idea just grew and grew.

The aim was to provide small individual plots for anyone in the local community to grow fruit, vegetables or flowers. While there are individual plots there are also areas created for communal use, the herb gardens and orchard. There are also three high raised beds for those of us who find bending a problem. We hoped that this would encourage people in the area to work together towards a common aim, so fostering a community spirit and enriching all our lives. We want it to be a pleasant place to sit, to meet up, to bring the children; a place to watch bees and butterflies, to exchange knowledge and plants. And of course with the added benefit of fresh organic fruit and vegetables for the plot holders and fruit and herbs for the community.

With the help of volunteers, organised on funded courses, raised beds and a composting area were made, and a lovely large shed was built. Some apple trees and a hedge of native species were planted.

Just last year a seating area, planted up with flowers for pollinators, was added, and a seat with honeysuckle and clematis by the children's playground put in. Shrubs for the pollinators were planted around the hall. Some pear trees have been planted for community use, with cherry plums to go in soon. One of the plots not in use is in the process of being made into a wildlife garden. We have had mosaic and wood-carving workshops, the results of which can be seen around the garden. And last but by no means least, by the clay pizza oven and big canopy, Ray Ceredigion commissioned WiseWoods Wales to build a wonderful wooden fort for the children to have adventures in. This I'm sure will come into its own in the spring - when it stops raining!

But last year our shed was burnt down, along with our water tanks, wheelbarrow and odd tools. A great shame but a chance to re-think. We are planning to replace all this towards the end of April. We are also planning to have three meetings this year, followed by working weeks when we will get together to tidy, plant and maintain the communal parts of the garden.

The first meeting will be on Monday 31 March, 6.307pm in Cellan Hall.

So all those frustrated gardeners out there: we have a few plots needing new gardeners as people's lives

have changed and they have had to give them up.

We are looking to recruit some new people to join us.

You do not have to have a plot to be involved, just be willing to spend a few hours now and again to maintain and help make a beautiful garden and enjoy the benefits.

Maybe we can start a gardening club?

For more information phone me on 01558 650544.

Lindsey Applegate

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During the year 22 partner agencies have been recruited and are now voucher holders. These agencies range from local churches to housing associations, statutory services to charities. The total number of vouchers issued by these agencies during the year is 70, with the number of clients served being 103 adults and 75 children. Some have been able to collect their own parcels with others collected by the referee. Six have been delivered by the Food Bank.

Most of the produce issued has been donated by a group of local churches, supplemented by kind gifts from individuals and local schools, e.g. during harvest festivals. A food collection in the Co-operative store in Lampeter, along with two large gifts from Canolfan Steffan, gave stock levels a boost. Any shortfalls in stock, plus milk and bread given with each parcel, are purchased from monetary gifts by individuals and churches.

Lampeter Museum Request for display items Hanes Llambed would be pleased to hear from anyone who has anything of historical interest about Lampeter, which they would be happy to donate or loan to the Museum.

Please ring 01570 422769

Copy Deadline: May issue Fri 11 April Theme: ‘May I Tempt You’ Having started life in Emmaus Christian Fellowship, the Food Bank has moved to Bishop Burgess Hall in November, to a room kindly allocated by Trinity St David. This has proved to be very satisfactory.

Thanks to the campus manager, Mr Aled Williams, for all his help and support, and thanks to all who have supported the Food Bank during the past year.

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APRIL UPDATE Planning for the Lampeter Food Festival on Sat 26 July is well underway with chefs, the demonstration kitchen and marquees all now being booked.

As well as the festival itself, a number of other activities are planned in the months up to July.

FESTIVAL FEASTS The first of these is a series of fundraising Festival Feasts with local chefs and restaurants around Lampeter: 

Saturday 22 March - the Mulberry Bush, Lampeter

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Saturday 17 May - Tom Holden and the Rambling Pea at Victoria Hall, Lampeter

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Friday 13 June - the 25 Mile at Victoria Hall, Lampeter

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Friday 18 July - Trinity Saint David University

As well as great food there will also be musical entertainment from acts including Lynne Denman, Platform 1, Elin Jones and the Pig's Foot String Band.

All the Feasts will be 3-course meals, featuring local produce as much as possible, and with vegetarian options. Tickets will range from £20 to £25, with half the ticket price going to support the Lampeter Food Festival.

Advance booking for the Feasts is essential. Tickets can be booked online at www.lampeterfoodfestival.org.uk/feasts or see contact details below.

PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION Lampeter Food Festival is also launching a food-themed Photographic Competition.

This will be open to children and adults and will have three categories: 

Local Food Products

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Local Food Producers

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Local Food Venues

There will be prizes for the winners and runners-up in each category and each age range (under 12, 12-18, and over-18).

The competition will run from the end of March to 1 July.

The winning photographs will be displayed at the Lampeter Food Festival on 26 July.

For full details about the competition and how to enter, see www.lampeterfoodfestival.org.uk/photocomp Further information: 01570 493649 photocomp@lampeterfoodfestival.org.uk or feasts@lampeterfoodfestival.org.uk.

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The Light of Love Movement I first came to know the Light of Love Movement four years ago when a Hungarian named Tibor Putnoki came to my village of Cellan to speak about his nineminute near-death experience. He spoke (through an interpreter) of how it changed his life, and subsequently the lives of many other people. He went on to found the Light of Love Movement in Hungary, which has over 3,000 people associated with it. In Wales there are about 40 individuals but it is growing as more and more people are drawn to what it offers.

I received a powerful healing that weekend in Cellan, which made me wish to know more about what Tibor was offering. I had trained to use the Universal Energy in a similar way 30 years before, but had not been practising it for a number of years. However, I decided to become Attuned with the Light of Love Movement so that I could once more use this energy to help myself and other people.

This movement is not a religion and many who are Attuned practice other faiths (or none), but it does expect us to raise our level of conscious responsibility for our personal impact on others. This can be challenging at first, but it does bring about dynamic internal changes which influence all one's personal relationships. The Energy supports us to move through emotional limitations to a point where we have more internal freedom. This is coupled with the joy of knowing that our connections to all beings are through conscious love, not struggle or conflict.

The power of this Energy is experienced and channelled through our heart centres and passed on to others by means of Energy Treatments (or massage from those trained to give it). Through experiencing the Energy regularly there is a felt increase in overall health and well-being.

The treatments channel the energy of love which helps to restore the body’s innate ability to heal itself.

Its effectiveness depends to some extent upon the openness and receptivity of the recipient. However, many people have borne witness to the efficacy of the experience physically, emotionally and mentally.

Its larger purpose is to enable people to become a cleaner, clearer channel of the life force and allow love to flow out to all those we meet.

Angela Youdale is the UK organiser of the Light of Love Movement. She visits Lampeter once a month

and, with myself and others, offers free Energy Treatments at the People’s Market on the fourth Saturday of each month. No advance booking is required.

Angela is giving a talk about the Light of Love Movement on Friday 25 April at Victoria Hall at 7pm in the upstairs room. All are welcome to attend.

For further details please call me on 01570 421476.

Ceredwin

Final Copy Deadline Fri 11 April Miss it & you risk not being included in the May Issue

Celtic Christianity: Part II Part II continues my exploration and commemoration of those who changed the spiritual landscape of Wales.

There are 55 saints of Wales. St David is the m ost f amous, and remembered individually.

Sometimes, however, saints are remembered in pairs.

Saints Julius and Aaron: the Martyrs Reposed: circa 304 Remembered: June 20

Saint Aaron

Saints Julius and Aaron were two martyrs who died in the amphitheatre at Caerleon in South Wales, under the Emperor Diocletian in 304. There were two chapels some two miles apart, one for each of the saints, reflecting the town of their executions. These were obliterated at the Reformation.

The 6th-century writer Gildas adds that there were other martyrs of both sexes in different places.

Troparion O holy martyrs, bright lights of Wales, you gave up your lives at Caerleon.

The crowd may have roared in the amphitheatre, but your eyes were fixed on your welcome in heaven.

O Holy Julius and Aaron, pray for us!

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A warm welcome to everyone Croeso cynnes i bawb

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This second Local General Knowledge and Cryptic Crossword is sponsored by competition Hag's Record Shop, which has kindly offered the winner the opportunity of free rental of one video per week, for a period of four weeks.

Robert (“Hag”) Harris opened his first record shop in Lampeter with a fellow ex-Lampeter University graduate in 1980. Going solo two years later, he moved the shop first to College Street and then finally to its present location on the High Street in 1993. Over the last 30+ years Hag's has become one of the iconic Lampeter venues. Locals, students, and music and film aficionados reminisce on the many happy hours spent delving through the huge range of records, CDs and DVDs that were, and are, still available.

The shop offers tens of thousands of CDs, LPs and videos. Many of the older recordings will simply not be found anywhere else in Ceredigion but, at the Prize Local Knowledge/Cryptic Crossword No 2 (Jeep) same time, all of the latest videos and recordings are added to the stock each week. Essentially, it 1 2 3 4 5 6 is an emporium waiting to be visited.

Opening hours: 7 10am-5.30pm, Monday to Saturday. Telephone: 8 9 10 11 01570 422756.

PRIZE - Free Video Rental

Down 1. The Welsh language community paper for 15 16 Lampeter and District (5) 2. A lag in reverse can lead to this celebration 17 18 (4) 19 20 3. Most recently from the North, East and West (6) 21 4. Description of the vegetation found on Craig 22 23 24 Twrch (6) 5.

Transport system between Lampeter and 25 Aberaeron opened in 1911 (4) 26 6. Where to find an open mic nite on Tuesdays (3,5,4) 27 7. She will be found chewing grass on the hillsides (3) 9.

This milk sold in Sainsbury’s sounds like it 28 29 30 comes from cows (3) 11. The only National Trust property in Across Ceredigion (13) 1. The former name of Sir Ceredigion (13) 12. Tower near Lampeter said to have 365 stairs 8. Lampeter hairdresser which offers a fresh look (3,5) (5,6) 10. This road tax was taken one mile from Aberaeron (4) 13. Hydrated amorphous form of silica found in 12. First name of the Mayor of Lampeter (7) Lloyd’s of Harford Square (4) 14. Described much of Ceredigion’s weather for January (4) 15. Sounds like prices down in this Aberaeron 15. Is it under the icing at Y Popty? (4) store (10) 17. Thorny tree flowering next month (3) 16. Surname of principal conductor of the 19. Store offering free cash withdrawals on College Street (4) Lampeter Chamber Orchestra (4) 20. How non-conformist places of worship in Lampeter were 18. Could this bear be a practitioner of described in the old days (3,6) meditation? (4) 22. Starting in the key of C, I march to arrange a musical scale (9) 21. This notifiable Himalayan plant invading the 24. One of the religious sects covered in Islamic Studies on the Teifi (6) Lampeter Campus (4) 23. The Mount celebrated by Lampeter’s 26. Redhead set must change to find this Lampeter cafe (3,7,4) Catholic church (6) 28. Found on the side of the Teifi and in bagpipes (5) 25. It’s in, as he sees it, a symbol of Lent (5) 29. River which joins the Teifi at Pont Steffan (5) 27. Sound made by the birds nesting in the trees 30. Name of the street off which Teifi Terrace and Cae Dash come (3) of the university (3) 12

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Hungry for more? Food security and the paradox of global poverty An enthralling talk by Cathrin Daniel, head of Christian Aid Wales, was attended by over 30 people at Trinity St David’s University. The event was arranged

by Lampeter Quakers and the Trinity St David’s Amnesty International group.

There are many strands to the causes of hunger, which kills more people than cancer or AIDS. Cathrin told us about the IF campaign. A short animated film was shown called Enough Food for Everyone IF (see below). Apparently our planet would provide enough food for everyone IF we act together to ensure the following things happen:  Aid is provided to help people help themselves  There is transparency and openness from large corporations and governments about decisions that affect millions of people  Action is taken on the use of land to grow food rather than fuel, and ensure that poor farmers are not forced off their land by large corporations  Tax is paid in the country where the profits are made, and not dodged by the use of tax havens.  There is a clear economic and developmental argument for addressing the humanitarian crisis of hunger. Malnutrition affects the development of children and thus economic development.

Cathrin expanded on the basis of IF strategies:  Early days of Christian Aid's fight against poverty were characterised by the provision of food and medical aid. It was recognised that supplying food jeopardises local farmers' incomes. As world food shortages increased, the organisation examined underlying political and economic causes  At the G8 summit in June 2013, tax justice was at the centre of the debate. Tax evasion is a root cause of hunger in developing countries and it is important to recognise the dynamic relationship between poverty, hunger and structural inequalities  Land grabbing has an impact on food security and changes the ecosystem  Having worked in Sierra Leone, Cathrin explained how the mineral mining companies there avoided tax through corrupt hiding of ownership of the mines.

We were shown a film, Leftovers for Africa, which satirised the simplistic aid approach of simply providing food and not looking at the bigger picture - the opposite of the IF Campaign.

We discussed relationships between world hunger and the "war on terror", climate change and extreme weather events (which most affect the poorest people who depend on small-scale farming) and the fact that almost half the world's population live on £1 per day. It was pointed out that fuel and food poverty in the UK most affects the people who are not responsible for the financial crisis.

There was concern that corrupt governments and politicians abuse money meant for food aid. Cathrin assured us that Christian Aid scrutinises donation sources and aid recipients very carefully. She said that Christian Aid doesn't give money to governments, only to partners, and that their costs and inefficiencies were being addressed.

We discussed development in respect of environmental, social and economic sustainability and agreed that means changing personal and political priorities from consumerism to community. We recognised the danger of switching to biofuel without considering small farmers. We discussed the need for a financially-literate tax justice campaign. For example, in the UK, perhaps we need a completely new tax system with fairer rules? This led to further discussion about our political system and whether something more radical can be put in place of our current version of democracy and capitalism.

We recognised that Fair Trade makes a huge difference for small farmers and their communities. But it doesn't address the political, economic or environmental infrastructure or the use of pesticides.

I realised there is a "size matters" theme. Small is good: big is bad. Local and community-based projects can address, and in some cases rectify, the harm done by large corporations and governments with questionable ethics. So we can start in our own gardens, or the way we currently shop for food, and we can support the Transition Town movement. Larger organisations with politically astute, well-salaried people, need to be persuaded to change the infrastructure, environmental and economic structures. Cathrin suggested we can support them by:  visiting Christian Aid's website, www.christianaid.org.uk/ActNow/campaigns  Lobbying your MP and AM about unfairness in the tax system and its welfare reforms (the Assembly has some responsibility)  Join a protest. Other campaigns have worked in the past, such as the end of apartheid, Drop the Debt etc  Join sponsored projects such as Live below the Line: www.christianaid.org.uk/getinvolved/fundraise/livebelow-the-line  Most importantly, keep the debate going and keep yourself informed.

Films: Enough Food for Everyone IF can be found on YouTube.

Leftovers for Africa can be found on YouTube or at www.christianaidcollective.org/leftovers-africa Liz McDermott Lampeter Quaker Meeting

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small ads & Classified Copy deadline: Fri 11 April. Miss it & you risk not being included in the May issue.

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Doctor Vole, my Grapevine Hero Announcing the departure of a key member of the Grapevine team is really tough, but at least on this occasion, the theme gives me the perfect opportunity to celebrate the work of our sub-editor; so, this is my tribute to Doctor Vole, my Grapevine Hero.

Vole has played a major part in the creation, development,

running

and

success

of

the

Grapevine newsletter from the very beginning.

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She has shared her passion for words, grammar

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and language with us all, in her role as subeditor. An unsung hero, her work has been

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crucial to the quality of the publication, but not easily identifiable to the reader, and rarely acknowledged publicly. I would therefore, like to pass on sincere and heartfelt thanks, from the whole

newsletter

immense

team

commitment,

and

TLDT,

dedication,

for

the

care

and

Thank you for your continued support.

Reminder:

enthusiasm shown.

As a volunteer, Vole has taken on huge amounts

Grapevine Themes & Copy Deadlines

of work since the start, and much of this has

May - ‘May I Tempt You?’ - Fri 11 April

been way beyond what should be expected for

Send your letters/articles/listings/adverts to

the sub-editing role. When I took over as editor

lampetergrapevine@gmail.com

in December 2012, it was Vole who guided me through the process. She not only supported me

next issue… copy deadline: friday 11 april

with the nitty-gritty of content detail, but also with understanding the complexities of various organisational

elements.

It

has

been

her

...on the streets at the end of april theme: ‘may I tempt you’

attention to detail and complete focus on the task at hand which has provided the foundation for the quality of this publication. She has supported

each

member

of

the

team,

do you have an unusual hobby? a burning desire to learn something new?  skills that you could share?  tips for making life easier?  somewhere you like to visit?  a favourite café?  a yummy recipe? if so, we would like to hear from you. we need your help to make the next issue of Grapevine a real attraction. please contact the newsletter team lampetergrapevine@gmail.com  

co-

ordinating and overseeing the complete process from administration to invoicing and everything in-between! The extent of her role seems endless and it will probably now need to be split into at least three! I have enjoyed every minute of working with Vole, and have appreciated the trust and camaraderie we developed. I will most definitely miss this very special person.

Thank you Vole.

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Cacennau cartref, bara, cyffaith a bwydydd sawrus Ffrwythau, llysiau a phlanhigion tymhorol, cartref Cig a gynhyrchir yn lleol a dewis o waith llaw crefft Te a choffi Homemade cakes, bread, preserves and savouries Homegrown seasonal fruit, vegetables and plants Locally-produced meat and a selection of handmade craft Tea and coffee

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