Lampeter Grapevine Issue 26 Feb 2015

cysylltwch â ni / contact us: lampetergrapevine@gmail.com

Chwefror / February 2015

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

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Cover Design: Mike Buzzard

contents in this issue…

 exercising to get fit? … maybe less is more  ms support group  quantum field healing? less is more with homeopathy  water aid  clonc  less is more  food for love  grapevine gadgets  women’s workshop an insight  book launch  ysgol henry richard  lampeter beer festival  athe  karen’s creative compendium

The Lampeter Loyalty Card has now been running for 6 months. During that time 60 Lampeter shops and businesses have joined the scheme, almost 8000 Lampeter Loyalty Cards have been issued and £820 of Loyalty Vouchers have been given out as prizes in the monthly draws and the two Loyalty Hunts.

Congratulations go to Rajesh David & Rhian Thomas winners of the November & December Monthly Prize Draws.

The full list of winners for the first six months is at: www.lampeter21.co.uk/loyalty/winners

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lampeter loyalty card letters reviews listings & events ads & classified town council news traws link cymru update magic lamp cinema take 2 jottings celtic Christianity kids in action vine project update what’s on in the woods creative ideas crossword competition

Congratulations to the winners of the Christmas Loyalty Hunt, kindly supported by Ceredigion County Council: Annwen Bell (£20), David Bluck (£10), Caroline Davies (£20), Geraint Davies (£10), Jenny Davies (£20), Haidee Evans (£10), Gwennan Jenkins (£10), Ryan & Elin Jones (£20), Dariel Lewis (£20), Sue Moules (£20), Ann Parsons (£20), Joanna Patron Bell (£20)

The Lampeter Loyalty Card scheme started in July 2014 and has been supported in its first six months by Lampeter Chamber of Trade and Ceredigion County Council. We are now reviewing how it can be taken forward, expanded and made self-sustaining.

Please see the list below for current businesses in the scheme. www.lampeter21.co.uk/loyalty/lampeter-loyalty-card-participating-businesses

Lampeter Loyalty Card Cerdyn Teyrngarwch Llanbedr Pont Steffan 01 – Lomax’s 02 – The Mulberry Bush 03 – Organic Fresh Foods 04 – AJ Williams Embroidery 05 – Town Hall Cafe Deli 06 – Eryl Jones Insurance 07 – Ruby Rose 08 – Compass Office Supplies 09 – Gwyn Lewis Carpets 10 – Cascade Florists 11 – The Falcondale 12 – The People’s Market @ Victoria Hall (2nd & 4th Saturdays each month) 13 – CWN Design 14 – Calico Kate 15 – Creative Cove 16 – Hag’s Records

17 – Gwilym C Price Son & Daughters 18 – Red Apple Yarn 19 – Robert’s Garden Centre 20 – The Wash Tub 21 – The Spar Lampeter 22 – DL Williams 23 – Lambi’s 24 – Sosban Fach 25 – DD Evans 26 – AAA Decorating Centre 27 – Trysor 28 – Duet & Lan Lloft 29 – The Black Lion Royal Hotel 30 – Panacea 31 – Evans & Hughes Optometrists

If you want more details, or would like to join the Lampeter Loyalty Card scheme contact: Chris Studman 01570 493649 or loyalty@lampeter21.co.uk

32 – Jones Bros Butchers 33 – JH Roberts & Sons 34 – Jenkins of Ffarmers 35 – Pont Steffan Dental Practice 36 – Denmark Farm Conservation Centre 37 – Brondeifi Garage 38 – Cadi & Grace 39 – Artisans Food & Drink Boutique 40 – Delwedd Newydd Hairdressers 41 – Huw Lewis Tyres 42 – The Welsh Quilt Centre 43 – The Fruit Box 44 – Adrian Thomas Pharmacy

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45 – Carpet Corner 46 – Merlin’s Cave 47 – Nehar Indian Takeaway 48 – WD Lewis & Son 49 – Bargain Box 50 – Dere i Dorri 51 – G & M Coaches petrol stn 52 – Quality Fill Bargain Foods 53 – Steffan Veterinary Services 54 – Premier Siop y Gymuned 55 – Lampeter Farmers Market 56 – J & E Woodworks 57 – Smotyn Du 58 – Mark Lane Bakery & Café 59 – Little Gem 60 – Y Pantri

Chris Studman

GRAPEVINE no. 26, Feb 2015 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 submit an article, letter or to make an enquiry: lampetergrapevine@gmail.com To add your event or course to our Free listings: lampetergrapevinelist@gmail.com or post to address above Please include the reason you are contacting us in the subject box of your email (Article, Letter, Enquiry) To place an advert: lampetergrapevineads@gmail.com Full guidelines for advertisers & contributors: see grapevine page on www.transitionllambed.co.uk Display advertising rates: ¼ column £12; ¼ page £30; ½ page £48; full page £84 (back page £96) £30 off ads for one-off public events held in Victoria Hall Classified ads: £2.50 / 20 wds (min. £2.50) Therapists' section (max 35 wds): £10 for 5 Copy date for Mar, issue 27: Fri 13 Feb Theme: ‘Time to Shine’ Circulation this issue: 2,500 copies distributed free in the Lampeter area

Blwyddyn Newydd Dda / Happy New Year!

I know it is a bit late to be sending out this greeting, but this is afterall, the first Grapevine newsletter published in 2015. So, Croeso pawb / Welcome everyone, another busy edition awaits your attention, and so I really should try to keep my editorial piece short and sweet, particularly as the theme for this issue is ‘Less is More’ I seem to remember, from my drama teaching days, that this was a term used to explain the effectiveness of a significant action, of keeping things simple rather than over complicating a performance. Perhaps we should be looking to see how this could be translated into our daily routines?

Could it be a New Year’s resolution, to attempt to simplify things? Whether that means de-cluttering our homes and offering items that are no longer needed to a local charity, who can process them to create more funds, and help more people; or attempting to become less reliant on processed foods, growing more of our own and therefore becoming more self-sufficient; or committing to fewer activities so that more, quality time can be spent achieving greater proficiency or effectiveness, which in turn could generate greater satisfaction, improve productivity and enhance our personal health and well-being.

Definitely worth some consideration, what do you think?

Anyway, less talk, more action! Go on, take the plunge and see how much more there is inside.

Darllen wch yn Hapus / Happy reading Angie Martin, Editor

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Please send your photos & artwork in jpg format as we cannot accept PDFs For full guidelines for advertisers & contributors: see Grapevine page on www.transitionllambed.co.uk The Newsletter Team We reserve the right to edit all contributions for reasons of space & clarity.

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Front Cover Design: Mike Buzzard

Other contact details:  Transition Llambed: www.transitionllambed.co.uk email: transitionllambed@gmail.com  Victoria Hall: www.vichall.org.uk To make bookings for Victoria Hall contact: admin@vichall.org.uk or phone/text 07891 632614  People's Market: To book a stall contact: rhydygwinfarm@talktalk.net or ring 01570 471432 3

CYFARFOD CYLLIDEB

BUDGET MEETING

Cynhaliwyd y Cyfarfod Cyllideb Blynyddol yn Neuadd Eglwys San Pedr ar yr 8fed o Ionawr. Trafodwyd yn fanwl, yr Adroddiad Gyllideb (gellir ei lawrlywtho o safle ar y We y Cyngor Tref).

Penderfynwyd trwy bleidlais unfrydol i gadw lefel y Praesept yr un peth yn ystod y flwyddyn ariannol nesaf sef £41,000 sy’n cynrychioli tâl o £46.25 y flwyddyn ac 89ceiniog yr wythnos ar gyfer Treth Dalwr Band D. Y mae’r tâl yn is ar gyfer TrethDalwr Llanbedr PS wrth ystyried chwyddiant (@1%). Y mae’r ffigwr wedi aros yr un peth ond y mae gwerth y ffigwr wedi disgyn. Roedd aelodau o’r farn y gellid cwrdd â gwariant tebygol bob dydd y flwyddyn nesaf o fewn y gyllideb o £41,000.

Gellir cwrdd â gofynion ychwanegol o’r Cyfrif Arbedion.

Ystyriwyd yr arian wrth gefn. Adroddwyd y gallai’r Cyngor Tref wynebu herion ariannol yn ystod y dyfodol, gan fod Prydain yn wynebu toriadau aruthrol parthed gwariant cyhoeddus ac oherwydd y ddirwasgiad.

The Annual Budget Meeting took place at St Peter’s Church Hall on 8 January.

The Budget Report (can be downloaded from the Town Council’s website) was discussed at length. It was unanimously agreed that the Precept for the next financial year would remain at the same figure, as the previous year i.e. at £41,000.

This represents a payment of £46.25p.a. and 89pence per week for the Band D Rate-Payer. Allowing for inflation (at 1%), this figure represents a decrease for the Lampeter rate-payer. The figure has remained the same, but the value has decreased. Members felt that running costs could be met within this budget. Additional payments could be met from reserves.

The level of reserves was considered. It was reported that the Town Council could be facing financial challenges in the future, as Britain is facing severe public-spending cuts and remains in recession.

GET WELL MESSAGE Members were sorry to hear that Cllr Greg Evans was unwell and in hospital. Best Wishes were extended to him.

GWELLHAD BUAN Roedd aelodau’n flin i glywed bod y Cyngh.

Greg Evans yn teimlo’n anhwylus ac yn yr ysbyty. Estynnwyd dymuniadau gorau iddo.

HAPPY NEW YEAR! Members of Lampeter Town Council wish all the residents and businesses of Lampeter a Happy New Year. Thank you to all, for past efforts and we look forward to further joint-working in 2015.

BLWYDDYN NEWYDD DDA! Hoffai aelodau Cyngor Tref Llanbedr Pont Steffan ddymuno Blwyddyn Newydd Dda i holl drigolion a busnesau Llanbedr Pont Steffan. Diolch i bawb am eich ymdrechion yn ystod y gorffennol ac edrychwn ymlaen i gydweithio pellach yn ystod 2015.

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LETTERS grapevine, victoria hall, bryn road, lampeter SA48 7EE email: lampetergrapevine@gmail.com

Tongue Twisters Your last issue (25, Dec/Jan) featured some tongue Twisters, in the Creative Ideas section.

Here is one I remember from my youth: How much wood would a woodchuck chuck, if a woodchuck could chuck wood?

As much wood as a woodchuck would chuck, if a woodchuck could chuck wood.

This of course has to be said as fast as possible, and I think it is a good way for children to learn how to use the words 'would' and 'could'.

Also, I remember a song on the radio during the 1950’s: I saw Esau sitting on a see-saw, I saw Esau with my girl, I saw Esau sitting on a see-saw giving her a merry whirl, When I saw Esau, he saw me, and I saw red and got so sore, So I got a saw and I sawed Esau off that old see-saw

We would like to say a big thank you to the staff at Tai Ceredigion and Ceredigion County Council for kindly donating gifts to the families that we support in Ceredigion. We were overwhelmed with your generosity and it is heart warming to know that there are people in this world like you, wanting to help others. Diolch yn Fawr, Sharon Morris, Scheme Manager Home-Start helps families with young children deal with whatever life throws at them. We support parents as they learn to cope, improve their confidence and build better lives for their children. The benefits of our support include improved health and well being and better family relationships.

We provide one-to-one support for parents Our volunteers visit the family’s home for a couple of hours every week. They tailor-make their support to the needs of the

Dinah, from Llanybydder

parents and children. Volunteers are very committed and will

Thank you for sharing these Dinah. These provide quite a challenge. Eds

two feet. Parents and volunteers often develop a deeply trusting

keep visiting until the parents feel they can stand on their own relationship which can lead to powerful change within the family.

Baby Massage I am an infant massage teacher and trainer qualified with Touch Learn International: www.touchlearn.co.uk

I was pleased to read someone advocating the practice of infant massage, and although some of the article is good, there are a few points that need clarifying.

1. It is unnecessary to warm the oil prior to massage as the parents hand will suffice to warm a small amount of oil.

2. When using an oil for the first time it should be skin tested on both child and parent first. Although a vegetable oil is less likely to cause a reaction, it can happen; if this occurs a substitute could be Organic Sunflower Oil, as this is the closest to the natural oils in the skin and is less likely to cause a reaction.

3. The article also advocates the use of adding Camomile to the oil. This may be of use if it is being subscribed by a qualified aromatherapist to be used for a short period, but should not be used as general practice. If a parent is massaging baby every day, baby could end up with an overdose of essential oil. There is no research to prove that the use of essential oils is safe to use with babies. The strong odour of any essential oil can mask the smell of the parent which is important to aid bonding.

4. It is safer to massage babies laid on a towel on a soft surface on the floor. When baby is covered with oil they can become very slippy!

Perhaps readers could be directed to the Guild of Sensory Development: www.gofsd.org.uk, where there are many use full articles for parents, including one on safe oils to use. Parents can also find a list of qualified infant massage teachers that are registered and live in the area. A list can also be found on the Touch Learn website.

If anyone is interested in learning infant massage with their baby please contact me for further information. Liz Tipping QIMT. MGofSD: 07971074690: liz.tipping@gmail.com www.liztipping.co.uk Liz Tipping 5

Traws Link Cymru Update: Pont Llanio Railway Station - not dead just sleeping!

Pont Llanio, 2014

Most residents of Ceredigion will struggle to locate where Pont Llanio railway station was.

Pont Llanio circa 1970, with the milk factory still in production

Spot the difference?

In its time a major station, especially for freight traffic, it was on the Aberystwyth to

Carmarthen railway line and was the site of a very substantial building, a milk factory, taking in, processing and forwarding milk, by rail to much of the UK. When travelling from Lampeter to Tregaron on the A485, after about eight miles or so, you will pass through a small hamlet called Llanio. A few hundred yards after this is a right hand turning for Llanddewi Breifi. Follow this road and, after a few hundred yards, you will cross an old railway bridge (just before the river bridge over the Teifi); stop and peer over the bridge, you will have a surprise, I guarantee that.

Down below you will see the station platform (over 300 feet long) completely intact, and in the distance you can also see an old stone goods shed (never rail connected) in good condition. To your left is a superb cast iron water tank, where once steam locomotives quenched their thirsts, cast into its side and still clearly legible is the makers name and date “Cambrian Works 1867 Oswestry”. After all these years of service it is still holding water. They made ‘em good in those days!

The station opened in 1871, and although there were few houses in the direct vicinity, I am sure it was well used by Llanddewi Breifi residents, as this was their nearest station. A creamery adjacent to the station was opened in 1896, and later in 1937 another building was added (this is still standing, albeit in a very dilapidated and unsafe condition.)

Passenger trains ceased using the station from 22 February 1965, but milk trains continued to run from the sidings up until October 1970, when all trains north of Aberaeron Junction, Lampeter were withdrawn (milk trains continued to go to Green Grove Creamery, Felin Fach until September 1973).

Despite the track being lifted sometime after 1974, the platform and some buildings were left undisturbed at Pont Llanio - that was until a few weeks ago!

Recently, with landowner permission, Traws Link Cymru, (the group campaigning to get the AberystwythCarmarthen line re-opened) have been allowed access to the station platform and yard area (NOT the milk factory building, it is unsafe) with a view to clearing the site of years of tree and scrub growth, repainting the water tank etc. When the station is once again tidy and safe, we plan to hold various public events there during

2015, to commemorate 50 years since the withdrawal of passenger services, and to help promote the current re-opening campaign.

To get involved with Traws Link Cymru’s campaign, phone Adrian Kendon on 01570 218036.

If you have any old photographs of Pont Llanio or other locations on the line, we would love to see them, phone Nigel Bird on 01974 821281.

2015 will be a major year for the campaign, so why not join in and help us make it happen!

Traws Link Cymru

Last Passenger Train out of Lampeter That was in 1965. What a difference it has made to lives in this area, the loss of the trains.

As you know, moves are now being made to Photo: Last train out of Lampeter, 1965 with kind permission of Kit Windle, reinstate the rail Graduate of St David’s College, 1966 links in West Wales, in particular from Aberystwyth to Carmarthen.

Lampeter Ramblers has organised a 10-mile circular walk from Llanpumsaint to commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of this closure on Sunday 22 February.

For almost half of it we will be walking along the old railway line, following the Afon Gwili from Cynwyl Elfed back to Llanpumsaint.

Meet at 10am in the Rookery car park, Lampeter, from where people will share cars or get a lift; or join us at Llanpumsaint Village Hall at 10.45am.

We’ll gather at the local pub for a drink at the end.

Come for it all or part. Bring your lunch.

Hopefully, there will be media coverage of this event to commemorate the sad loss, and to publicise the new initiative.

For more details, please contact Kay, 01570 480041 or James, 01570 480743. Do come along!

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Exercising to get fit? ..... Maybe less is more Recent Research has shown that exercising little and often may do you more good than a weekly extreme workout.

At this time of year people often resolve to live a healthier lifestyle and sign up for the gym, start jogging or join an exercise class. In fact, a recent study at Maastricht University claims that exercising little and often may be better for us that going all out for an hour or two a week.

They divided exercise into 3 categories: High - e.g. athletics, general sport and housework Moderate - e.g. cycling and walking Low - e.g. standing or sitting

boil or each time you sit at the kitchen table you will find it makes a huge difference in the long run.

The other concern women often have is that they will 'look stupid' until they learn what to do. Because Fit for Life is based on Belly Dance we spend quite a lot of time laughing, while we all attempt the impossible together! Belly Dance adapts well for Fit For Life, because it not only concentrates on core strength in a very gently way, but also stretches your brain power to coordinate body movements in new ways.

Finally, it is a lot of fun, and some say laughter is the best medicine.

Results showed Moderate activities done daily were more effective than High level activities done less regularly. The main key to better health was to cut down on long periods of inactivity. This can be done by tweaking a daily routine to increase the amount of activity you do on a daily basis....taking the stairs, parking further away from your destination so that you walk more etc. These small changes done daily raise metabolism more than occasional bursts of high level exercise.

This is especially true for older, less fit and less mobile people, who may even cause harm to themselves by attempting a new High Level exercise regime. Regular moderate exercise reduces the risk of heart disease, improves lung function and keeps you feeling mentally alert. It is also proven to increase life expectancy.

So seeing all this evidence, what stops women from joining a gentle exercise class designed to increase fitness and mobility?

I have now been teaching Fit For Life classes (for over 50's) in Lampeter for four years. When women contact me about the class they are often very worried that their fitness levels are very low and that they will not be able to do the class. The whole point of Fit For Life is that it is a way to gradually (and I mean gradually) increase fitness, flexibility and mobility. The class has women with hip replacements, MS, and chronic arthritis, to name but a few issues.

All the exercises that we learn in class are easy to do at home and if you are able to just do a couple of stretches each time you are waiting for the kettle to

Come along and see for yourself. The first session is free.

Belly Dance with Rose: Mondays 1.30–2.45pm Belly Fit for Over 50’s with Rose: Mondays 3–4pm All at Shiloh Church Hall. (High Street, next to Lampeter Police Station).

For more details contact Rose: 01239 851737, rosebarter@btinternet.com Rose Barter

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POTTING SHED DIRECT All natural materials, sustainable and ethical.

Natural Craft Stall

My name is Judith McKay. I have had Primary Progressive MS for about twelve years. It appears that there are several people with Multiple Sclerosis in the Lampeter area, and I was asked if I would set up a local support group.

We had our first get-together on Mon 5 Jan 2015 in the Mustard Seed Cafe. It was a really good experience for all who attended, both with MS, and/or their Carers. It was good to get to know others in this rather free-for-all session, which went down really well (so I’m told) rather than anything too organised.

We were joined by Annie Zakiewicz, a Member of the Association of Reflexologists, who offered introductory tasters of reflexology on people's hands. This was a new experience for me, and was very relaxing.

The back room at the Mustard Seed is a very suitable meeting place, with full disability facilities, which was important as we had some people in wheelchairs and even a Disability Assistance dog.

So if you suffer from MS, you and your Carer will be very welcome to join us.

Next meeting: 2 Feb, 1.30-3.30pm.

Judith

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

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, and The Quercus Rooms, Carmarthen.

Raised needlework, creative use of plants like nettles, natural plant dyeing, wet/dry felting, & making textiles all on offer.

Booking not always essential Dates for NEW Drop in Workshops to be arranged Private Tuition Workshops also available 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

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Quantum Field Healing? Less is More with Homoeopathy Homoeopathy is based on the principles of ‘like cures like’ and the ‘minimum dose’ (less is more!) The natural substance is diluted and potentized (energetically activated by repeated shakings) so many times that the dilution goes beyond the point of the physical level as we can currently see it or measure it. It goes to the energetic level, or the quantum level.

What the heck is ‘dark matter’ and where can we find it?

How do we know that someone is looking at us when we have our backs to them?

What are nanobubbles?

What is the ‘God particle’?

“The Higgs boson is...the smallest possible excitation of the Higgs field...a field that takes a non-zero constant value almost everywhere. The presence of this field explains why some fundamental particles have mass while the symmetries controlling their interactions should require them to be massless.” (Wikipedia)

could be responsible for 1 in 7 cases of kidney injury.

Prescriptions suddenly increased by 16% in 2010; the researchers reckon that 1,636 of the admissions in 2010 could have been avoided had doctors kept to prescribing levels of 2007.(4) Between 1990 and 2001 prescriptions for ADHD drugs for children rose by 500%. This is despite the fact that researchers from John Hopkins Children’s Centre conclude that “90% of children saw no improvement in their symptoms six years after diagnosis and after taking medication.”(5) The University of Warwick studied 34,727 people taking benzodiazepines (sleeping pills and sedatives) for 7 years, and concluded that the drugs doubled the risk of death.(6) I think that Less is More is certainly worth considering.

Joanne Camlin BSc WSHom 1. ‘Homoeopathy’ 1995 2. ‘Complementary Therapies in Medicine’, 2008; 16 3. ‘The Telegraph’, Oct 2007 4. ‘Public Library of Science One’, 2013 5. ’Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology’, 2013 6. ‘British Medical Journal’, 2014

So the Universe works in mysterious ways. The smallest, most imperceptible particles may be holding it all together, and unifying us all in ways we do not yet understand.

Bara Preseli

There is plenty of evidence that homoeopathy works; for example, a study at Bristol Homoeopathic Hospital in 2005 of over 6,500 consecutive patients found that 70% of follow-up patients reported improved health. A survey of 147 homoeopathy patients suffering from respiratory allergies showed that 87% improved.(1) In a group of 118 children with eczema, 54 were treated with homoeopathy; after one year, the doctors concluded that symptoms were better in those given homoeopathy.(2) Now let’s see how the ‘More is More’ philosophy is doing.

Statistics from the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency reveal 973 people died from suspected serious side effects of pharmaceutical drugs in 2006. Their figures also show there were 9,801 reported cases, between May and December 2006, of patients having a serious suspected adverse reaction to the drugs they were prescribed.(3) Antibiotics have been over-used and are becoming ineffective. The World Health Organization and many others have urged doctors to reduce the number of antibiotics they are prescribing.

Researchers from Cambridge University conclude that ACE inhibitors (used to lower blood pressure)

A community supported bakery invites you to a workshop to learn to make bread and to form a

Bread Club for Men aged 50+ If you would like to learn how to make your own good honest healthy loaf along with a shared soup, please come along !

You may have made bread in the past and can share your stories/skills!

Victoria Hall, Lampeter Fri 6 & Fri 20 February 10am to 1pm Cost: £3 For further information

Contact: Luke, 07908 860061 luke@communitychoice.org.uk Please book in advance!

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New window on creative writing in Lampeter equally open to writers of prose and dialogue.

Due to space limitations, shorter short stories and scripts have a better chance of selection, but consideration will be given to episodic publication of longer pieces over two or three issues.

Contributions must be your own original work and should be sent to lampetergrapevine@gmail.com, clearly marked KCC in the subject line. Submissions can be typed directly into the email or sent as an MSWord attachment, together with your name, address and contact telephone number.

Full guidelines for contributors are on the Grapevine page at www.transitionllambed.com Lampeter has long been a hotbed of creative writing and KCC aims to reflect the diversity, relevance and quality of material being created in the area today.

I’m impatient to read your efforts, so get scribbling!

Karen’s Creative Compendium (KCC) is a new feature in Grapevine for 2015. It aims to provide a Photos: Tracey Grady window to O’the wealth of creative writing currently being produced in and around Lampeter, by published and unpublished poets, authors, scriptwriters and the many who write just for fun or relaxation.

Edited by professional writer and journalist Karen Gemma Brewer, KCC is open to writers of all styles, experience and age, living or writing in and around Lampeter. Contributors are invited to draw on, but are not restricted to, the monthly Grapevine theme for inspiration and selection will be biased towards works sympathetic to the ethos of Transition Llambed.

This first edition of the Compendium (pages 28 & 29) includes members of the Lampeter Writers’ Workshop, Lampeter Poems & Pints, and Lampeter Red Heron poetry performers’ group, but KCC is

Karen Gemma Brewer

Co m p u t e r C l a s s e s Beginners Drop-in Weekly

MAKING A DIFFERENCE : VOLUNTEERING FOR WATER AID You’ve seen the publicity – the shot of a small child with a beaker, collecting dirty water for drinking, with the caption ‘I’ve less than a minute to convince you to support Water Aid. You see, in that time, dirty water will kill a child like me.’ Or the poster of a teenager looking so happy because at last she can go to school every week, rather than 3 weeks a month – because she now has a toilet she can use.

Here are the facts: 1 in 10 people in the world do not have access to safe water; two-fifths of people on the planet do not have access to adequate sanitation; 200 children a day die due to using dirty water and inadequate sanitation.

I want to do something to help this situation. I want to start a Water Aid group in Lampeter. Are you moved to talk about this possibility, in being an active member, sharing ideas to make a difference?

Please contact Shân, 01570218138, shanharmony@aol.com.

Together, lets make it happen. Thank you.

Intermediate Drop-in Monthly

W N NE Learn to: LEAR GS  Use Internet, Email, Skype THIN  Make posters and cards  Save files & transfer images from cameras or phones to computer

£8 per session includes  FREE colour printing  Experienced, qualified  Use of scanner tutor  FREE WiFi/Internet  Working at a pace to  Personal support suit you whatever your  Small group age or ability!

Bring your own laptop/ipad/tablet (provided if needed)

Mustard Seed Café College Street, Lampeter

Starts Thursday 29 Jan 2015 2.30-4.30pm - Intermediate (monthly) Thursday 5 Feb 2015 2.30-4.30pm - Beginners start (weekly) Private 1:1 lessons also available at hourly rate SOC Daytime or evening (at home) IALIS !

E FUN

01570 423501

EVERY MINUTE, EVERY DAY, PEOPLE SUFFER AND LIVES ARE LOST

Next Copy Deadline: Fri 13 Feb 2015 Issue 27 Theme: ‘Time to Shine’

NEEDLESSLY BECAUSE OF A LACK OF SAFE WATER AND SANITATION. HELP US END THIS GLOBAL CRISIS AND TRANSFORM LIVES.

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Papur bro ardal plwyfi: Cellan, Llanbedr Pont Steffan, Llanbedr Wledig, Llanfair Clydogau, Llangybi, Llanllwni, Llanwenog, Llanwnnen, Llanybydder, Llanycrwys ac Uwch Gaeo a Phencarreg.

The Welsh language community newspaper for Lampeter and the neighbouring parishes.

Dechrau blwyddyn newydd ac mae llawer o unigolion yn Beginning a new year and a lot of individuals are starting to dechrau paratoi ar gyfer eisteddfodau. Bydd pob ysgol gynradd prepare for eisteddfodau. All primary schools in the area yn yr ardal fel arfer yn cynnal eisteddfod adeg Gŵyl Ddewi. usually hold an eisteddfod on St Davids Day. This year, Eleni cynhelir Eisteddfod Ysgol Bro Pedr ar yr 11eg a’r 12fed o Ysgol Bro Pedr’s Eisteddfod is on 11 and 12 February.

Chwefror. Yn fuan wedyn fe ddaw eisteddfodau cylch a sir yr Shortly afterwards the district and county Urdd eisteddfodau Urdd. Cyfnod prysur iawn o ddysgu gwaith, ymarferion a chnoi are held. A very busy period of time learning pieces, ewinedd wrth gystadlu ar lwyfan o flaen cynulleidfa fawr a practicing and biting nails while competing on stage in front beirniaid parchus. of a large audience and respectable judges.

Cystadleuaeth rhwng adroddwyr, llefarwyr, llenorion, cantorion a An eisteddfod is a Welsh festival of literature, music and cherddorion yw'r Eisteddfod fodern yn bennaf. Cynhelir performance. Large and small eisteddfodau are held across Eisteddfodau mawr a bach ledled Wales and also in Patagonia. The John Rhys Evans, bardd o Bumsaint yn cael ei gyfarch gan ddisgyblion Ysgol y Dderi yn Eisteddfod Rhys Thomas James Cymru a hefyd ym Mhatagonia. Y largest are the National Eisteddfod, Llanbedr Pont Steffan 2014. mwyaf yw'r Eisteddfod the Urdd National Eisteddfod and Genedlaethol, Eisteddfod the Llangollen International Genedlaethol yr Urdd ac Eisteddfod Eisteddfod. In this area the YFC Ryngwladol Llangollen. Yn yr ardal Eisteddfodau are very popular in the hon mae Eisteddfodau Clybiau autumn term. The local annual Ffermwyr Ifanc yn boblogaidd iawn eisteddfodau are Eisteddfod Capel y yn nhymor yr Hydref. Yr Groes, Pumsaint, Felinfach and eisteddfodau blynyddol lleol yw Lampeter Rhys Thomas James Eisteddfod Capel y Groes, Pantyfedwen Eisteddfod.

Pumsaint, Felinfach ac Eisteddfod The first record we have for an Rhys Thomas James Pantyfedwen Eisteddfod is in The Chronicle of the Llanbedr Pont Steffan.

Princes (Brut y Tywysogion) which Y cofnod cyntaf sydd gennym am was held in the castle of Lord Rhys Eisteddfod yw hwnnw ym Mrut y in 1176 in Cardigan. The festival Tywysogion am yr un a gynhaliwyd was held there, where poets and Llun/Photo: Tim Jones John Rhys Evans, a poet from Pumsaint being greeted by Ysgol y yng nghastell Yr Arglwydd Rhys ym musicians across the country were Dderi pupils in the Lampeter Rhys Thomas James Pantyfedwen 1176 yn Aberteifi. Cynhaliwyd yr ŵyl invited. A chair was given at the Eisteddfod in 2014. yno, a chafodd beirdd a cherddorion Lord’s table to the best poet and ledled y wlad eu gwahodd. Rhoddwyd cadair wrth fwrdd yr musician, a tradition that continues today at the National Arglwydd i'r bardd a'r cerddor gorau, traddodiad sy'n parhau hyd Eisteddfod. Rhys organized two competitions, one for poets heddiw yn yr Eisteddfod Genedlaethol. Trefnodd Rhys ddwy and one for musicians. We can be proud that this tradition gystadleuaeth, y naill ar gyfer beirdd a'r llall ar gyfer cerddorion. continues, mainly because of the hard work done by Gallwn ymfalchïo fod y traddodiad yn parhau, a hynny oherwydd volunteers. But more than that, we should be proud that the dyfalbarhad gwirfoddolwyr. Ond yn fwy na hynny, dylem eisteddfod continues to foster new talents. Who won the 18 ymfalchïo fod yr eisteddfodau yn parhau i feithrin talentau to 25 Baritone Bass Solo at the Lampeter and District newydd. Pwy enillodd gystadleuaeth Unawd Bariton Bas 18 i 25 National Eisteddfod in 1984? None other than Bryn Terfel oed yn Eisteddfod Genedlaethol Llanbedr Pont Steffan a’r fro from Pantglas. Today he is a world renowned opera singer.

1984? Neb llai na Bryn Terfel o Bantglas. Erbyn heddiw mae’n Where would he be today without the upbringing in the ganwr opera byd enwog. Ble fyddai ef heddiw oni bai am eisteddfodau? Another example is Elliw Dafydd from Silian, fagwraeth yn yr eisteddfodau? Enghraifft arall yw Elliw Dafydd o or Anni Dafydd as known today in drama circles. Elliw has Silian, neu Anni Dafydd fel ei hadnabyddir hi heddiw ym myd y been successful in many eisteddfodau including school ddrama. Bu Elliw yn llwyddiannus mewn nifer fawr o eisteddfodau, the Urdd Eisteddfod and the Young Farmers eisteddfodau gan gynnwys eisteddfodau’r ysgol, eisteddfodau’r Eisteddfod. Currently she is on tour with the National Urdd a’r Ffermwyr Ifanc. Ar hyn o bryd mae’n teithio gyda Theatre of Wales show 'The Ugly Duckling' in Welsh and Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru yn sioe ‘Yr Hwyaden Fach Hyll’ ac appears on the new series 'Lan a Lawr' on S4C. yn ymddangos ar gyfres newydd ‘Lan a Lawr’ ar S4C. Merch A very talented local young lady. ifanc leol amryddawn. Felly os am roi’r cyfle i’ch plant a phobl So, if you want to give your kids and young people a ifanc gwnewch yn siŵr eu bod yn cael y cyfle i gystadlu mewn chance, make sure that they get the opportunity to compete eisteddfodau, ac os am wledd o adloniant, mynnwch fod yn rhan in Eisteddfodau, and if you fancy a feast of entertainment, o’r gynulleidfa. be part of the audience.

Dylan Lewis Eisteddfodau

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Less is more!

It is certainly not a new craze to recycle old bits into new beautiful and innovative creations, though the interest in sewing and other crafts have made a considerable come back lately.

However The Women’s Institute has used the “Less is More” concept for a long time now, and has been ‘recycling’ since its inauguration back in 1915, this year being the 100th Celebratory year of The W.I. In its early years, the W.I. took delivery of fruits and vegetables from farmers and private growers and, with its special sugar quotation, recycled it in order to make a preserve, which could then be kept on pantry shelves for months, instead of the few weeks fresh produce would have given them.

This was important during the First World War and indeed the Second, as much of this preserved stock went to our brave soldiers of both wars to keep their spirits and vitamins up, as well as home use, where vital dietary needs were met in households that had little to survive on. It was a simple way of using the fruit or vegetables and sugar but an ingenious way to create more, from less and which had a great impact on how we lived and on our health generally.

The Women’s Institute also showed women how to reuse and adapt the simple, worn out pieces they have, clothes, curtains, and even old shoes, to make more of them, to stretch their use, to keep people clothed, again things we might now consider unusable, they made more of it to help get through troubled times.

After one hundred years, the Women’s Institute is still performing these same principles of making and creating useful objects out of nothing, and proving

that indeed, “Less can be More”.

The Custard Queens’ Women’s Institute would like to show you how “Less is More” by inviting you to their events. They have organized some special events for this year of the W.I. Hundredth Year Anniversary and would love to see you there.

In January, they held a “’Remember When” Games Night, which was exceptional fun bringing out of the toy box (borrowing from the children, possibly without their knowledge) all those fun games you used to play; Connect Four, Monopoly, Draughts, Hungry Hippo’s for example, and a great time was had by all, followed a few days later, by a Modern Dance class at Sally Saunder’s Dance School - admittedly, the Royal Ballet we are NOT! Further events: Feb 15: Geology Meeting Mar 15: Watercolour Painting Apr. 19: Fundraiser, West Wales Women’s Aid There will also be trips to Port Merion and Snowdon, a Pottery Painting Craft Day, Anniversary Celebrations and of course our Monthly ‘Crafternoons’.

For events for the rest of the year, please see listings in future editions of Grapevine.

Llun/Photo: Tim Jones Custard Queens meet Every Third Sunday of the Month at the Victoria Hall, Lampeter, 7-10pm. (Please ring to confirm Venue, as this is liable to change).

Ages from 18 to 80+ all very welcome. More details: 07540 383835, custardqueenswi@gmail.com or check out the NEW website at http://custardqueenswi.weebly.com and Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/custardqueenswi Carole Elizabeth

THE MAGIC LAMP CINEMA - TAKE 2 @VICTORIA HALL

The Magic Lamp Cinema is back - now showing in Screen 2 @ Victoria Hall.

We've moved to the Small Hall for the winter until the Main Hall is kitted out for the big shows. The Small Hall is warmer, more cosy and has much better sound. We even provide free tea, coffee and hot chocolate!

The flexibility of the Small Hall is also allowing us to try different days and times.

We are alternating Friday and Saturday for the main shows, including: What We Did On Our Holiday (7 Feb) and the classic The Third Man (21 Feb) There are children's matinees at 2.30pm when the People's Market runs (2nd & 4th Sat each month) Children's films on the matinee programme include: The Boxtrolls (14 Feb) and Guardians of the Galaxy (28 Feb) We are also trying a midweek 'Wales on Wednesday' programme on a couple of Wednesdays each month, with films being from, about, or set in Wales.

Films coming up include: The Proud Valley (11 Feb) and Resistance (25 Feb) Admission is by donation and free refreshments are provided To keep up to date with the plans ahead, watch the Magic Lamp Facebook page facebook.com/MagicLampCinema If you would like a copy of the full programme contact Chris Studman: 01570 493649 magiclamp@lampeter21.co.uk

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Food for Love The cold and blustery weather might make you think of cosy nights in and romantic evenings by a roaring log fire, but you might find that your love life is also feeling a chill. Indeed the weather could be putting a dampener on your love life. When you’re exposed to sunlight, your body produces more seratonin and Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone (MSH). Studies have linked MSH to an increased sex drive in women whilst seratonin makes you feel good, so summer loving may be more than a phrase.

Whilst liquid sunshine is not yet on the market, eating specific foods can enhance the libido and arouse desire. For thousands of years people have taken delights in aphrodisiacs and secret elixirs of love. Love foods that stimulate desire and enhance libido are prized in cultures throughout the world. From commonplace foods such as honey and apricots to exotic ingredients shrouded in secrecy and history, the amatory properties of food are founded in more than just myth. Often foods that are considered to be aphrodisiacs have health benefits that help to stimulate our bodies and minds.

Top Foods of Love: The Seductively, Soft Apricot The tender, golden apricot has been considered a fertility aid for centuries. It is recorded that in the court of James I, “apricocks” were commonly served as amatory enhancing treat. Whilst in China fresh apricot pulp combined with Royal Jelly has been considered a provocative love potion for centuries. Fresh apricots, liquidised and combined with Royal Jelly at a ratio of 50% fruit to 5% Royal Jelly, should give a restorative tonic when spread on your morning toast. These golden delights will give you a boost not least because they are packed with vitamins and nutrients. Bursting with beta-carotene they are a good antioxidant and their reputation as a fertility aid is well deserved as they contain iron, magnesium, vitamin A , fibre and not to forget Vitamin E, which is dubbed as the sex vitamin.

Sensual Sea Food Oysters have long been thought of as aphrodisiacs; indeed legend has it that the Venetian lover Casanova ate copious amounts of oysters each morning for breakfast. Studies now prove that eating oysters does improve dopamine levels which boosts libido in men and women. Oysters are also proven to be good for fertility as they contain zinc which is vital for testosterone production and healthy sperm. It is considered that they are most potent eaten plain with just the simplest of dressings.

It is not just oysters that have aphrodisiac qualities, all shellfish contain phosphorus, calcium, iodine, iron, vitamin B and glycol-phosphates which is the essential combination of a strong aphrodisiac, so if you don’t fancy an oyster seductively, sliding down your throat, the lobster, crab, clams, winkles, cockles, mussels and scallops all make for frisky aphrodisiacs.

Garlic to Get You Going How about some raw garlic to get you in the mood for love? Eating raw garlic may make your breath repulsive to your partner, but it will stir up sexual desire. The heat in garlic is what awakens your libido and the allicin, that garlic contains, is thought to increase blood flow to sexual organs. However, this is not a quick fix as you need to consume raw garlic for at least a month before you reap the benefits.

If a dish of oysters and side salad of raw garlic has failed to get you in the mood, you could resort to the lovers favourite, chocolate. Aptly termed 'nourishment for the gods' by the Aztecs, chocolate is proven to increase levels of serotonin in the brain, making you feel happy and more receptive to the powers of seduction. If all else fails throw away your inhibitions and enjoy a glass of champagne with your meal and hope that the fizz will percolate through to your bedroom antics.

Seren Evans-Charrington www.cooking calendar.me

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Wonderful Walnuts Walnuts were considered a symbol of fecundity by the Ancient Greeks and Romans and were thrown at children by the bridegroom at weddings as a sign of leaving childish things behind and becoming a man.

Walnut Cream Ingredients: 225g walnuts (chopped finely) 300ml goats milk 3 tbsp. runny honey 4 raw egg yolks Method: Place the milk and walnuts in a pan and simmer gently, until the nuts soften. Allow the mixture to cool slightly and liquidize it with the egg yolks and honey until it is a thick consistency. Delicious served in a wine glass as a pudding or as a dip with a selection of breads, smoked cheese and pastrami.

Amorous Asparagus W ith is phallic shape asparagus is well known as a food of love. This aristocratic vegetable has been cultivated since 2000 BC and is high B vitamin content means that its reputation as an aphrodisiac is well deserved, having been linked to a healthy sex drive in men and women. Young tender asparagus spears served with butter are ideal for dipping in the yolk of a perfectly poached egg.

Cooking Asparagus: To boil: submerge in a large pan of boiling water, cover and cook for 3-6 minutes.

Drain and toss in melted butter. Serve immediately T o s team : s tand the asparagus in 3 inches of boiling water, cover and cook for 3-6 minutes. Remove when tender and serve with melted butter and freshly ground black pepper.

I have a number of stories that start with "my mate Alistair ..." but I am pleased to say this one is suitable for printing in a fine upstanding magazine such as The Grapevine.

Al (I’ll call him that to protect his identity) has recently become an advocate of the small wood burner that had stood in the corner of his backroom since he bought his terraced house some years ago. Heating bills were going up and up and the burner became a more and more attractive option as part of his heating system. Al has become a convert. He now travels with gloves and small saw in the boot of his car and can be found 'recycling' all sorts of free fuel. We have even been treated to a Facebook picture showing Al in chainsawing gear with his new chainsaw - Jack Nicholson in The Shining meets a Monty Python Lumberjack. Back to the gadget story...

I was complaining to Al that sawing wood was a slow job on my own, each length had to be secured and then cut into 12 inch logs before splitting. Al recommended a shiny new gadget he had recently bought, that allowed him to stack and secure lengths of wood in such a way that multiple lengths can be cut at the same time - I will rely on the picture to explain how it works - it isn’t complicated but possibly beyond my literary skills. I have seen home made versions of such devices and had been pondering the construction of something similar using a length of railway sleeper and some steel - where I was going to get the steel from was going to be my first challenge. So I opted to buy one - after all, I could always blame Al if it didn’t work. Well, no need to blame anyone, it is superb. I reckon I can now cut wood 5 times faster than

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previously. This makes a considerable difference to my ability to burn wood at home and thus reduce my reliance on non-replenishable fossil fuels (and save money on oil). In a typical UK household, more than half the money spent on fuel bills goes towards providing heating and hot water (Source: Energy Saving Trust). If I can produce more of my own heat using a renewable source I think it is good all round.

I am lucky to be able to source enough wood for my own home, but suppliers such as Long Wood, will sell lengths of wood (cords) which are carbon neutral because they are the result of coppicing - part of a sustainable woodland management plan.

For the real gadget geeks, I have learnt a couple of things whilst setting up and using the device. The instructions were very simple and did make it clear the importance of the distance between the metal supports, (you have to provide your own wooden base but the kit does include the drills) pity I didn’t take more notice of them really! The distance really is important, particularly if you have a small stove where the length of wood is limited - you have been warned.

The only other item of note is that it does make the subsequent splitting of the logs slightly harder as you are not guaranteed such ‘square’ ends so the logs do not stand so easily - but it is manageable.

Apart from the obvious advantage of speed, the gadget does what it says on the box, the wood does not spin, it is all nicely held off the floor, so I am cutting at a comfortable height - I have even used it to stack and cut really thin branches for kindling - works perfectly. I would recommend one to anyone who has need to cut a reasonable volume of wood. It is far faster, and feels a lot safer than a traditional saw-horse and will deal with any diameter from twig to 10 inch.

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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 £14/hour; Small hall £9/hour; Combined £22/ hour. We also have office space, committee room and small therapy/ class/ conference room.

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

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WEA Sewing class

Hannah Cutler

01570 421236

7.309pm

Magical Music in Lampeter (choir, 16+)

Louise Broome

01545 560222

1-2pm & 6-7pm

American Tribal Style Bellydancing

Wendy Steele

01570 472921 07752 478779

Welcoming newcomers

4.155.45pm

LYTSS: Lampeter Youth Theatre & Stage School

Tracy Reynolds

07975 288860

W

6-8pm

Welsh Class

Meryl Evans

01545 572715

W

10am1pm

Hafan Cymru ‘Moving on Club’

Becky Turton

07875 272834

W

10-12pm

Welsh Class

Meryl Evans

01545 572715

W

10am1pm

Age Cymru

Drop in session for learning computer skills and general advice

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24.30pm

Young at Heart

Sandwiches & social for the wiser folk of Lampeter

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6.307.30pm

Boxercise

W

7.30pm

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Saturday

Oliver Leighton

07918 661194

Chris Studman

01570 493649

Hannah Cutler

01570 421236

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9.30am12.30pm

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1-3pm

Welsh classes

Meryl Evans

01545 572715

W

6.307.30pm

Line Dancing: Class for beginners

Heather Boothby

01570 493458

W

8-9pm

Boxersize

Oliver Leighton

07918 661194

M 3rd Thur each month

7-9pm

Transition Llambed ‘Big Gathering’ (tbc)

NEW!

1-3pm

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4.306.00pm

2nd & 4th Sat each month

10am1pm

People’s Market

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2.30pm 7.30pm

The Magic Lamp Cinema - Take 2

Chris Studman

01570 493649

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10am7pm

Lampeter Evangelical Church

Gareth Jones at the Mustard Seed café

01570 423344

W

6-9pm

Jujitsu

James Masters

07564 666530

M

7-10pm

Custard Queens WI

Jen Pink

07540 383835

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Helping you get back to work

The Magic Lamp Cinema - Take 2 WEA Sewing class

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Thursday

Contact Name

Bread Making for Men LYTSS: Lampeter Youth Theatre & Stage School

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A social gathering for all those interested in any issues remotely ’Green’.

Everyone welcome!

Luke Conlon

07908 860061

Dinah Mulholland

07531 963175

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

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

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new and rec yc led b ik es and workshops. Literature available on Denmark Farm Conservation various bike related subjects. Contact: Centre, Betws Bledrws Milly, 07583 248387, Sat 24 Jan: Wet Felting (beginners) millypeds@gmail.com Sat 31 Jan: Winter Pruning of Fruit creative_______________ Trees Sun 1 Feb: Success with Seeds/How Art Exhibition of works by local artists to get started Growing Organically at Coffee Stop, 78 Bridge Street, Sat 7 Feb: Wet Felting - Hats Lampeter. The exhibition will be open (intermediate) every Thursday throughout spring and Sun 8 Feb & Sun 1 March: What to do summer, 10am-3pm or other times by in your Garden this month (5 part appointment. Please contact Celia, course) 01570 423134 Sun 8 Feb: Volunteer Activity: Habitat Spinning Lessons with Ann Fisher and Trail Maintenance Rhodes at Ffarmers Neuadd Bro Sat 14, 21 and 28 Feb: Introduction to Fana/Village Hall. Improvers every Outdoor Digital Photography Wednesday 1.30-3.30, £8. Now taking Sat 21 - Sun 22 Feb: Willow Basket names for the next beginner sessions.

Weaving Contact Ann 01558 650760, Wed 25-Fri 27 Feb: Ecology I www.spinwise.co.uk Sat 28 Feb-Mon 1st March: Traditional spinwise.uk@btinternet Stone Faced Walling (at Cors Caron) Jewellery Making Course for Wed 4 March: How to get started Beginners: basic jewellery-making Growing Fruit skills. Held in the local Ceredigion Fri 6-Sun 8 March: Plant Diversity area, courses and times to be agreed Sun 8 March: Early Spring Birdsong by mutual arrangement.

Walk (FREE) Contact: Peter, 07984 883453.

Fri 13-Sun 15 March: Gardening with events ________________ Wildlife Sun 15 March: Ornamental Gardening Cinio Cymraeg Tregaron. Welsh language monthly dinners at the (6-part course) Talbot Hotel, Tues 3 Feb and every Wed 18 March: Growing in the first Tues of the month. Not suitable for Polytunnel absolute beginners but anyone who Sat 21 March: Introduction to has attended classes or conversation Leathercraft Sun 22 March: Volunteer Activity: groups for a year or two will probably find the events enjoyable. Completely Habitat and Trail Maintenance informal. We meet in the bar at 7pm For full details: 01570 493358, for 7.30pm.A small group, normally 6 www.denmarkfarm.org.uk Bara Preseli: A community supported to 8, including 2/3 fluent Welsh bakery invites you to a bread making speakers. Order a light meal or main workshop and to form a Bread Club for from the Talbot bar menu - in Welsh.

Men aged 50+. If you would like to To join the group mailing list and have learn how to make your own good, a say in planning future events, honest, healthy loaf along with a contact: Myra Mortlock, shared soup, please come along. naturals@btinternet.com Have you made bread in the past? Lampeter Beer Festival 2015.

Can you share stories/skills? Victoria Lampeter Round Table is hosting Hall, Lampeter. Fri 6 & Fri 20 Feb, Lampeter’s first Beer Festival at the 10am-1pm. £3. For more info contact University on Sat 7 Feb, 4-11pm. Over a dozen cask ales and ciders from Luke, 07908860061, luke@communitychoice.org.uk Please across Wales, along with food and live entertainment. £2.50 entry includes book in advance! commemorative pint glass. Website/ Bike Demonstrations at People’s Facebook: Market, Victoria Hall, every second http://lampeterbeerfestival.co.uk and fourth Saturday of month. Topics https://www.facebook.com/events/ including: aspects of owning folding 803169499747138/ bikes, information on normal and For more information contact: Rob electric bikes, fold-ability, weights, Phillips rob.phillips@phonecoop.coop maintenance, gears, brakes, wheels and tyres as well as information on Mulberry Bush Café Great music and excellent food on Sat 21 Feb 7.30 p.m. lampetergrapevinelist@gmail.com 17

The Backroom Band with Middle Eastern Vegetarian three course dinner. This brilliant trio play lively traditional Celtic music on harp, fiddle, accordion and pipes. £19.95 Booking essential 01570 423317 Cymdeithas Hanes Llambed: The next meeting will be held on Tues 17 Feb, 7.30pm, Old Hall, University of Trinity St David. The speaker will be Mr Rhys Bebb Jones, and he will be giving a talk on 'The National Library of Wales: behind the scenes'. This will be given in Welsh, but there will be an instantaneous translation service as well. It has become a tradition within Cymdeithas Hanes that one talk per season is given in the W elsh language. Croeso cynnes i bawb; all are welcomed.

Lampeter Ramblers & Traws Link Cymru: Special Anniversary walk to commemorate 50 years since the last train ran from Lampeter and boost interest in its revival. Sun 22 Feb. Meet 10am, Rookery car park, Lampeter or 10.45am, Llanpumsaint Village Hall. Contact: Kay, 01570 480041 or James, 01570 480743 for more details. Croeso i bawb / All welcome. www.trawslinkcymru.org.uk Lampeter Music Club presents: Shelley Fairplay, Harpist. Sun 22 Feb, 2.30pm, The Old Hall, University of Wales Trinity Saint David, Lampeter Campus. Shelley Fairplay is a passionate and dedicated harpist work ing in South W ales and throughout the UK playing for events and concerts. Come and hear Shelley entwine The Three Strands: Passion, Sorrow and Joy. You can expect a wide diversity of guests at this musical gathering; including our Celtic forefathers, Tchaikovsky, Beethoven, Flamenco Dancers and Gershwin! For more about Shelley go to: www.harpwales.com Tickets: £10; concessions £8.50.

Students free with a Union Card. Two children free with a paying adult. To receive regular information about our concerts, please contact: 01570 422436, cockburn.david@gmail.com Community Seed Swap run by Lampeter Permaculture Group at the People’s Market, Victoria Hall, Sat 14 Mar, 10am-1pm. Bring seeds to swap or make a donation. Info about how to collect and store your own seeds.

Donations of plants & tools welcomed.

Copy Deadline: Fri 13 Feb 2015

events cont.d _____________ The Work That Reconnects for Spring Equinox: A retreat day combining the work of Joanna Macy and Meditation practices facilitated by Gina Heathersprite and Colette Power.

Joanna Macy’s ‘The Work That Reconnects’ is about understanding that we are not separate from our world or from each other. Providing time and space for sharing, facing our challenges and meditation; the aim of the day is to build community, compassion and commitment to act.

Sun 22 March, 10am-5pm Llanfair Clydogau, Lampeter Cost £30.00 Limited Number of Concessions Possible. Bring lunch to share.

Contact: gina@courtofcircles.org.uk Events taking place in the School of Classics, Lampeter: The Classics research seminars: All public lectures will take place in the Founders’ Library, University of Wales Trinity Saint David, Lampeter, on Thursdays, 6.15pm, accompanied by a reception (free entry) 5 Feb 2015, Textile production in pre-Roman southern Italy: first data.

(Classical Association Lecture) Maria Papadopoulou (Ministry of Education, Athens) City and memory: the foundation myth of Alexandria and the chlamys of Alexander the Great (Classical Association lecture) 12 Feb, Emma Stafford (Leeds University) ‘From righteous indignation to divine retribution: nemesis as emotion and godess 5 March, Guy Bradley (Cardiff U n i v e r s i t y ) ‘W o m e n i n e a r l y Rome’ (UWIAH/University of Wales Institute of Ancient History Lecture) Contact: Ruth Parkes or Ralph Hauss ler, School of Classics, Lampeter, r.parkes@tsd.uwtsd.ac.uk r.haeussler@tsd.uwtsd.ac.uk Facu lt y of Hum ani t ies and Performing Arts Research.

Lecture Series 2014-15 Founders’ Library, Old Building, University of Wales Trinity Saint David, Lampeter Campus. All lectures start at 5pm.

Mon 26 Jan 2015: Prof Tom Harrison (Rathbone Professor of Ancient History and Classical Archaeology, University of Liverpool): ‘Herodotus’ Travels in Britain – and Beyond’ Mon 16 February: Dr Gary Bunt (UWTSD): ‘Islam, Social Media and the Cloud’ Contact: Dr Peter Mitchell, FRHistS, School of Cultural Studies, 01570 424770, p.mitchell@uwtsd.ac.uk Lleoliad: Llyfrgell y Sylfaenwyr, yr Hen Adeilad Prifysgol Cymru Y Drindod

Dewi Sant, Campws Llambed. Bydd pob darlith yn dechrau am 5yh Dydd Llun, 26 Ionawr 2015: Prof Tom Harrison (Rathbone Professor of Anc ient Histor y and Classic al Archaeology, University of Liverpool): ‘Herodotus’ Travels in Britain – and Beyond’ Dydd Llun 16 Chwefror 2015: Dr Gary Bunt (PCYDDS): ‘Islam, Social Media and the Cloud’ Cysyllt â Dr Peter Mitchell, FRHistS, School of Cultural Studies, 01570 424770, p.mitchell@uwtsd.ac.uk The Scientific and Medical Network Lampeter & West Wales Group presents ‘Inspirations to Music’ on Tues, 3 Feb, from 9.30am (for free coffee and biscuits) until around 1pm, with breaks. Dr Howard Jones will introduce and illustrate music inspired by landscape and the other arts.

Founders' Library, Old Building, University of Wales TSD, Lampeter.

More details: erf678@gmail.com Also see posters around town.

Amgueddfa Llambed / Lampeter Museum The Museum is now closed for the Winter, but if a group should like to pre-book a visit before March, please contact Selwyn Walters: hanesllambed@btinternet.com Businesses and individuals are invited to become Patrons of the museum.

Forms available from Committee members or on-line. £30+ donations, named on Cymdeithas Hanes website www.hanesllambed.org.uk Coedwig Gymunedol Long Wood Community Woodland:  Open Public Meeting. Mon 9 Feb, 7.30pm, Victoria Hall, Lampeter. The Long Wood team welcomes queries, questions and ideas from the public at this monthly open forum. Contact: 07557 386755, info@longwood-lampeter.org.uk  Woodland Wednesdays. Join Sarah, our Warden, for regular volunteering sessions at Long Wood every Wednesday. Develop your practical skills and feel the benefit of working in this beautiful environment.

One session in four is devoted to your own woodcraft project. No experience required, training given. Meet 10am, in car park (Llangybi/Llanfair end of wood). info@longwood-lampeter.org.uk for more information and to sign up for this unique project.

health & well-being ______ New Support Group for people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in Lampeter: Meets first Monday each month at Y Hedyn Mwstard/Mustard Seed Café, 17 College Street, Lampeter. Next 18

meeting 2 Feb, 1.30-3.30pm. So, if you suffer from MS, you and your Carer will be very welcome to join us. This is a very suitable meeting place with full disability facilities. Croeso i bawb. For details contact: Judith McKay, 01570 493509; Iona Evans, 01570 423263 or Julian Eastwood, 01970 828197 Headw ay, T he Br ai n Injur y Association. Have you survived a Brain Injury? Do you care for someone with Brain Injury? Then read on!

Headway Ceredigion is holding Drop in sessions on the first Monday of each month during 2014 from 2–4pm in the Royal British Legion Hall, Oxford St, Aberaeron, SA46 0JB. Come along and join us for a cuppa and a chat.

Light refreshments will be provided .

A ydych wedi goroesi anaf i’r ymennydd? A ydych yn gofalu am rywun sydd ag anaf i’r ymennydd?

Darllenwch ymlaen!

Headway Ceredigion yn cynnal Sesiynau galw i mewn ar ddydd Llun cyntaf pob mis yn ystod 2014 rhwng 24pm yn Neuadd Y Lleng Brydeinig Frenhinol, Stryd Tyglyn, Aberaeron, SA46 0JB. Dewch draw i ymuno â ni am baned a sgwrs. Bydd diodydd a bwydydd ysgafn ar gael ar ôl y sesiwn Cont ac t: Da v e M agg s , W ales Development Manager, Headway UK, 01446 740130, 07941 855935 walesdm@headway.org.uk 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 Alcoholics Anonymous meet at the Catholic Church (white church), opposite the police station in Lampeter. Wednesdays 8-9.30pm. For info, national helpline: 0845 7697555 Narcotics Anonymous meet at St Thomas’ Methodist Church (end of the Drovers Road/ Peterwell Terrace), opposite the car park, on Monday from 7.30-8.30pm. national helpline: 0300 999 1212

kids ___________________ Young Rangers “Play, Explore and Discover” A weekly club for 6-11 year olds. Woodland crafts and activities in nature led by Forest School trained staff. £5 per session. Led by Lea Wakeman and James Kendall. 4:006pm every Thurs at Denmark Farm.

Advance booking is essential. Phone Lea, 07920 408849, facebook.com/ youngrangersclub

kids contd________________ Art and Pottery Club Wed & Fri 4-5:30pm snacks and drinks available, £8 per session. Children will work on developing self expression and learning new skills in drawing and designing for pottery. To book and find out more contact: Joanna, 01545 581157, www.joannabond.co.uk Also unique Ceramics on Sale (see online shop) Clwb celf a chrochenwaith Dydd Mercher a Dydd Gwener 4-5:30 £8 y sesiwn Byrbrydau a diodydd ar gael Half Term Art and Pottery Club at the Pottery Stiwdio in Gilfachreda near New Quay. Mon 16, Tues 17, Wed 18 Feb, 10am-5pm. £36 per session or £18 morning/afternoon only. Snacks and drinks provided; bring a packed lunch. Children will work on developing self expression and learning new skills in drawing and designing for pottery.

To book and find out more 01545 581157, www.joannabond.co.uk. Visit online shop for unique Ceramics sales.

Young Rangers @ Half Term: The Vikings Are Coming! Mon 16 Feb, 10am-4pm. A special day of Viking themed activities for kids, in the woods at Denmark Farm. £25 per child and £20 for each additional sibling. Learn how the Vikings lived and how they used the natural world around them.

Games, historical crafts, troll hunting and a cooked campfire feast at lunch.

Open to all regular Young Rangers and any other children aged 6-11 years. Advance booking is essential.

Contact Lea: 07920 408849, facebook.com/youngrangersclub Lampeter Youth Theatre and Stage School (LYTSS) runs 3 terms per year every Tues and Fri at Victoria Hall.

Spring Term runs Tues 20 Jan to Fri 27 March. Juniors, Tues 4.15 -5.45pm & Seniors, Fri 4.30-6.00pm. £40/child/ term, £35 siblings, £30 concessions.

Contact: Dinah Mulholland, 07531 963175, mulhollanddinah@yahoo.com 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.

"Lampeter Little Ones" is a Facebook group for parents of preschoolers in the Lampeter area.

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 1st Lampeter Brownies. Meet Wednesdays, 4.30-6pm, term-time.

Contact: Nikki, 07790 987070

markets_______________ People’s Market, Victoria Hall, Lampeter, 10am-1pm every 2nd & 4th Sat each month. Next markets: Sat 14 & 28 Feb. Lampeter Farmers' Market Market Street, Lampeter, 9am-2pm alternate Fridays.

Next markets: Fri 6 & 20 Feb. Ffarmers Market Neuadd Bro Fana/Village Hall, Ffarmers, 10am-12.30pm 1st Sat in the month. Next market: Sat 7 Feb. Llansawel Market Llansawel Village Hall, 10am-12.30pm 3rd Sat of the month Next markets: Sat 21 Feb.

move your body _________

Twmpath, Folkdancing, if you need a caller for an event, phone Elly on 01570 471471.

N e w Am e r i c a n T ri ba l S t yl e Bellydancing: Tues 1-2pm and 6-7 pm, Victoria Hall. Wendy Steele, 01570 472921, 07752 478779 Lampeter Belly Dance and Belly Fit Mondays, Lampeter at Shiloh Church Hall (next to Police Station): Beginners' Belly Dance (all ages) 1.302.45pm (£5) Belly Fit for over-50s, 3-4pm (£4) There is space in both classes. First class free.

Contact Rose Barter: 01239 851737, rosebarter@btinternet.com Belly Dance & Yoga classes. Belly Dance: Tues 7.30-8.30pm. £3.00.

Beginner Yoga: Thur 7-8.30pm, £5.00.

Crugybar Village Hall. Contact: 01558 685321, elenamgilliatt@hotmail.com Yoga class - mixed abilities: St Thomas' Hall, Tuesdays 7.30-8.45pm £6 Contact: Su Bates (BWY teacher) 07588 527512 Coedwig Gymunedol Long Wood Community Woodland. Do you need to get out and about more? Join our FREE ½ hour Health Walks on the last 19

Sunday of each month. Next walks: Sun 30 Nov, 28 Dec & 25 Jan. Especially for people who find walking difficult. Please wear sensible shoes.

Meet at Penlan Goetre, SA48 8NE, 2pm . Contact: 07557 386755, info@longwood-lampeter.org.uk Flamenco Dance classes Wed 67.30pm, Aberystwyth Arts Centre, with live flamenco guitarist. Men and women welcome. Please bring strongheeled shoes. Private lessons available in studio near Llandysul.

Contact: 01559 362540, dixeyart@gmail.com Yoga, Wednesdays 5.30-7pm Cellan Millennium Hall. Small friendly group led by Pat Beaton, 01558 650594.

Footpath Maintenance volunteering with Ceredigion County Council rights of ways staff every Friday. Trashing, clearing, erecting stiles, footbridges and installing gates mainly in the south of the county. Fun and cost toward transport included. No experience needed, just join our team! Contact: James Williams, 01570 480743 Cerddwyr Ramblers, Lampeter, Do you enjoy exploring the local countryside, discovering historic sites, socialising and mixing, having fun and chit-chat? Lonely, low in mood, recently widowed? Need a change or inspiration to exercise enjoyably, meet up with people outside your usual circle? Do you have a passion to maintain and improve our footpath network by surveying footpath problems or legal diversion orders? Or perhaps lead walks that you know and would like to share. Then join Lampeter Ramblers, we have much in common! Choice of varying walks throughout the year. See our programme in Library or Creative Cove. James Williams, 01570 480743.

Friday Walkers: meet up for ambling rambling on a Friday morning. Easy access walking for an hour, depending on the weather and the mood. Meet rain or shine, 10am at Rookery Car Park. Free, followed by coffee and chat. Not able to manage the stroll but would like company? Just meet up for coffee. Philip Lodwick, 01570 422181 Walk Out Workout. Join me (Rachel Schroder) on Thursday evenings for a walk in and around Lampeter. Each week starts with a gentle warm-up stroll followed by a brisk -andbreathless walk around town. If that’s enough for you, then stop off there. If you really want to get your heart pumping, blast up a local hill with me for extra fitness. Meet at 6.30 pm outside Lampeter Leisure Centre. Free and fun!

move your body contd _____ Jane Guy School of Dancing.

Established 1977. Ballet and stage work; annual production; RAD exams.

Classes: Tue eves and Saturdays, Shiloh Chapel, Lampeter. Thursdays 4.30-7.30pm at Theatr Felinfach.

Contact: 01570 470645 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. Suitable for beginners. ‘The elegance of a dancer and the strength of an athlete’. This sums up what you could attain through regular practice of Pilates. Here are some of the benefits - energy increase; improved posture and body shape; muscle toning; increased strength, agility and stamina; greater mind/body/ spirit connection. Give it a try!

Llangeitho Village Hall, Mondays 2pm. Shân Rees, OCR-qualified instructor.

Contact: 01570 218138, 07940 375147, www.livingexcellently.co.uk Dances of Universal Peace. From earliest times, dance has been a way of bringing people together, to create harmony and connection. In Dances of Universal Peace, we dance in a circle using simple steps and chants from many traditions. Contact: Shân, 01570 218138, 07940 375147. DUP Qualified

lampetergrapevinelist@gmail.com Canolfan Hamdden Llambed Leisure Centre. 01570 422552, Lampeter-leisure@ceredigion.gov.uk 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, Stepio/Step. Tues 5.306.15pm, Aerobeg i Bawb/Aerobics for Everyone. Wed 12noon-12.45pm, Ffitrwydd Rhwydd/Ease into Fitness. Wed 6.30-7.30pm, Kettlecise.

Thurs 5.15-6pm, Ecclectic Mix

 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 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 2-3pm. Oedolion/Adults £2.85, Plant/Children £2.10. ‘sgidiau i’w llogi/boots for hire £1.50

music_________________ Magical Music in Lampeter, New Choir. Mon 7.30-9pm. No auditions.

No experience. 16+. Contact: Louise Broome 01545 560222

permaculture & conservation ___________ Gardening & Permaculture Courses Short courses to help you grow food, encourage wildlife and live more sustainably.

Contact Angie, 01974 831300, info@purposefulpermaculture.co.uk Landowners, Smallholders & Gardeners - Conservation & wildlife advice to suit you and your place.

Contact Angie, 01974 831300, 20

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

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).

St Bledrws’ Church, Betws Bledrws.

Main Sun Service: 9am (bilingual).

St Sulien’s Church, Silian. Main Sun Service: 2pm (bilingual /Cymraeg).

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Roman Catholic Church, Lampeter Sunday Mass is 10am. For other services see church notice board.

St Thomas' Methodist Church Sun service 10.30am, creche & youth activity. Tues Coffee morning 9.30noon. All welcome. See notice board.

St Mary’s Church, Maestir. Main Service: Eucharist 2.30pm (2nd Sun in month only, English).

Times apply to the first four Sundays in each month. For the few fifth Sundays there will be a single United Parish Service at 10am: location will be published in the local newspapers Emmaus Christian Fellowship meets Sundays, 10.30am and 5pm, at rear of 78 Bridge Street, Lampeter. Contact: David Patterson, 01570 422529 Capel Bedyddwyr, Silian. Cwrdd yr ail a pedwerydd Sul y mis am 10.15yb.

Croeso i bawb.

All Saints' Church, Cellan. Bilingual services every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month, 2pm. A warm welcome to all. Baptisms and weddings by arrangement. Contact the Revd. Bill Fillery, 01570 421425.

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religious services & groups cont.d____________ St M ar y' s Chu rc h, Ll anf air Clydogau. Bilingual services every 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month, 10.15am. A warm welcome to all.

Baptisms and weddings by arrangement. Contact the Revd Bill Fillery, 01570 421425.

Interested in Buddhism?

A Study Group for Women. Exploring the underlying principle of Buddhist Practice and how we can apply this in our daily lives. Meets one day a month near Aberystwyth. Meditation, shared lunch. Contact: Lesley, 01970 617129 or Noel 07988 745364 Lampeter Evangelical Church meets every Sunday at Victoria Hall, 10am– 7pm. Contact: Gareth Jones at The Mustard Seed café, 01570 423344 Lampeter Quakers. Every Sunday at Canolfan Steffan, Peterwell Terrace at 10.45am. All welcome.

Crynwyr Llambed. Cwrdd bob ddydd Sul, Canolfan Steffan, Rhodfa Peterwell, 10.45 yb. Croeso i bawb. www.crynwyrcymru.org.uk (Cymraeg) Contact / Cysylltwch: Deborah Rowlands, 01570 480083, deborahjrowlands@gmail.com

social _________________

Cellan Millennium Hall Film Nights.

See film listings page 24 Coffee Stop, Thursdays 10.30am-3pm at Emmaus Christian Fellowship, 78 Bridge Street, Lampeter. Soup, toasties, cakes. W arm friendly environment. Contact: David, 01570 422529 Custard Queens WI: meet Every Third Sunday of the Month at Victoria Hall, Lampeter, 7-10pm. (Please ring to confirm Venue, as this is liable to change).

Sun 15 Feb ‘Geology Meeting’.

Sun 15 March ‘Watercolour Painting’ Mon 19 Apr 2015 ‘Fundraiser’ West Wales Women’s Aid’. There are also trips: Port Merion/Snowdon, Pottery Painting Craft Day, Anniversary Celebrations and of course our Monthly Crafternoons. Ages 18 to 80+, all very welcome.

Further details: 07540 383835 custardqueenswi@gmail.com check out the NEW website or Facebook page http://custardqueenswi.weebly.com https://www.facebook.com/ custardqueenswi CYD Llambed. Ymarfer eich Cymraeg/ Practise your Welsh. Dydd Mawrth 11 yb-12yh/ Tuesdays 11am-12noon,

Gwesty y Llew Du, Llanbedr P.S./Black Lion Hotel, Lampeter. Croeso i bawb/ All welcome. Croeso i unrhyw Cymro/ Cymraes sy'n fodlon i ymuno â ni.

Cysyllt â/Contact: Mary Neal, 01570 470092 Golden Broth Lunch Club: 11.30am2pm. Mon 9 Feb, 9 & 23 Mar and 6 Apr at Llanfair, Mon 23 Feb and 20 Apr at Cellan. Our main aim is to gather for a social and play cards or Scrabble, or just relax and natter to friends. Please contact Amanda (Cellan) 01570 421338, or Linda (Llanfair) 01570 493706, to register your interest.

Sew, Knit and Natter (previously known as Cellan Quilters) now meet on Wednesdays from 1-4pm at Cellan Millennium Hall. All welcome.

Whist Drives, every fortnight at Hafan Deg, Lampeter. Wed 11 & 25 Feb; Wed 11 & 25 March. All welcome. All Funds to Hafan Deg League of Friends.

Contact: Gwen Davies, 01570 481152

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, 01570 218546

women's workshop ______

Wed 10.30am-3pm, St James’ Hall, Cwmann. Disabled access & toilet.

Free car park. £2.50 a session (includes vegetarian lunch & all activities). Drop in when you please.

New members welcome.

Workshops:

Wed 28 Jan: Board Games Wed 4 Feb: AGM Wed 11 Feb: Painting Wed 18 Feb: Half Term Wed 25 Feb: Crafting Contact 01570 423167, 01545 590391

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storytelling, books & creative writing _________

Fri 13 Feb 2015

Lampeter Writers’ Workshop welcomes new members and meets weekly. Tuesdays 7-9pm, Wolfson Room, Trinity Saint David University, during college term time. Come and join us. Contact: Sue, 01570 423167 Meanwhile, Storytelling Circle, the first and third Thursday of the month.

Come along and learn new skills or improve old ones. It’s easier than it looks. Wolfson Room, Old Building, Lampeter University, 7.30pm.

Contact: h.addis@live.co.uk Creative Writing Workshop on Sat 14 Feb, Tysul Hall. Llandysul, 2-4 pm.

The tutor is Katherine Stansfield.

Ref r es hm ents avai la b le. C os t: £10. Contact Kelly for further details: 01267 235336 Llangeitho Book Group meet monthly in Llangeitho Village Café.

Informal chat about our chosen book.

Contact: Gillian, 01974 821213

CELLAN MILLENNIUM HALL

volunteering ___________

Lampeter Credit Union. Would you like to do something that will make a positive difference to local people? 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 21

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 MONDAY Line Dancing 7-10pm Golden Broth Lunch Club 11.302pm, 23 Feb & 20 Apr TUESDAY Lampeter Home Education Group 12-5pm Qi Gong 6-7pm Tai Chi 7-8pm WEDNESDAY Table Tennis 10am-12midday, all ages, suitable for intermediate players Sew, Knit and Natter 1-4pm Yoga 5.30-7pm THURSDAY Village Improvement Society Cttee1st Thurs of month 7pm W.I. 2nd Thurs of month 7.30pm FRIDAY Art Group 10am–1pm Film Night fortnightly 7.15pm (see advert on page 24 for full details)

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 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 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 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 Bowen Technique and Reflexology Fully qualified and registered practitioner. Practises from Aberaeron and Tregaron. 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 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. Contact: 01570 493006, 07572 672986, sue@tranquillight.vpweb.co.uk 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 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 Taiga R. Przibylla B.A.DipHSEC. Shiatsu. Seiki. Buqi Vital Energy and Oriental Bodywork. Werndriw Natural Health Clinic, 23 High Street, Lampeter. SA48 7BH. 07974 674243, taigaprzibylla@hotmail.com Living Excellently: assisting people to make the most of themselves.

Confidence-Building, Assertion Skills,

Mat-Based Pilates, Style Coaching, Life Coaching. Sh창n Rees BA, Dip.Couns, Dip Style & Life Coaching. 01570 218138, 07940 375147, shanharmony@aol.com, www.livingexcellently.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 Bones for Life: practices to stimulate bone strength, protect vulnerable joints, improve posture and increase vitality. Contact: Marye Wyvill, 01570 421027, maryewyvill@hotmail.com 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

As the new residents at Denmark Farm Conservation Centre farmhouse, we warmly invite you to join us by the log fire for the following classes (tea served afterwards), in this beautiful and peaceful environment: These classes enhance health, well-being, nourish our spirits and help support Shared Earth Trust in their wonderful work.

Mindfulness Movement, (Clear Light Qi Gong), weekly on Thursdays, 6-7pm, starting 22 Jan 2015 Mindfulness Meditation, weekly on Tuesdays, 6-7pm, starting Mon 26 Jan Kirtan Singing, (ancient Indian chants), monthly starting 15 Feb. Dates will vary thereafter, so please contact us or see the website for details.

Physical Therapy for all types of pain, headaches, anxiety, stress, health and well-being is also available by appointment: The Alexander Technique, Thai Massage, Deep Release System.

Please visit www.transformationalbodywork.co.uk for more information on the classes For confirmation and questions please contact Iain on 0785 26026 001 or cameronbodywork@gmail.com 22

Jottings

Ancestral beings watching protectively over humanity, gods waging war against the sun – these are just two of the many myths surrounding the constellations.

The clear crisp winter nights give us the chance to see these star patterns without the intense light pollution that affects a majority of urban areas.

One of the most prominent and ancient of the winter constellations is Orion “The mighty hunter, son of Poseidon.” He is relatively easy to find because of the so called Orion’s belt, three very bright stars in a line. Once you have located these stars it is simple to imagine the figure of a giant wielding a club or any other prehistoric weapon.

On a very clear night looking to the south it is possible to see the hunter’s dogs, represented

by Sirius the Dog Star. Below the belt you can see what appears to be a fuzzy light, easily seen with the naked eye, this is the Orion nebula, a gaseous cloud.

If you have access to a small powered telescope it is also possible to see the famous dark Horse Head nebula within this constellation.

David Price

Celtic Christianity: Part X Saint Dyfrig or Dubricius Bishop: Reposed 550 Remembered November 14 St Dyfrig (Dubricius) was a Bishop of the old Romano-British region of Hereford and Gwent.

He had a link with the C5 St Germanus of Auxerre (or his disciples). He first established a base in an old Roman site at Ariconium (Archenfield) in Herefordshire. He founded several monasteries and travelled as far south as Somerset. He was an influential teacher; his disciples were St Illtud (llltyd) and St Cadoc in the south and St Deiniol in the north. He made St Samson Abbot of Caldey Island in the Severn Estuary and himself spent time there.

An Ogham stone there has inscribed on it ‘Magl Dubr’, ‘the tonsured servant of Dubricius’. He attended the Welsh Synod of Llandewi Brefi in 545. St Dyfrig retired to Bardsey Island off the Lleyn Peninsula and died there. St Dyfrig was of exceptional importance for the early church in Wales as a unifying force and of continuity of tradition. His tomb is in Llandaff Cathedral.

Troparion Tone 5 ‘You are worthy of all honour O holy Dyfrig as Bishop who taught the faith to all. You founded houses of prayer and obedience where people could drink of the Spirit to cleanse their hearts and make them like Christ.

Pray to Christ that he may save our souls’. Harry Harrison

Community Seed Swap at the People’s Market

Victoria Hall Lampeter

Saturday 14 March 10 - 1pm Bring seeds to swap or make a donation Information about how to collect and store your own seeds from fruit and vegetables Donations of plants and garden tools also welcomed

Lampeter Permaculture Group

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Women’s Workshop - an insight Lunch is home-made vegetable soup, with cheese, potatoes, salad, bread, and crisps, followed by cake and tea or coffee. The afternoon is a workshop. Today it’s painting, facilitated by the artist Jane Ganley, who swirls the paint onto my palette and says paint large.

It’s fun, and while I daub my paper with colour I chat to the other women.

If I’d turned up earlier there’d have been a gentle exercise session, and a sharing where the women talk about the high lights or low lights of their week.

I leave with my painting and a sense of achievement.

All day has cost just £2.50.

“Is that all” I said. “Yes, we are a co-operative group.

We want to be accessible to all”.

Founded sixteen years ago the Women’s Workshop is a meeting place for women of all ages. They are a self-funding group who offer creative workshops, and company using the skills the group members have.

They welcome new members, and meet on Wednesdays 10.30-3pm at St James’ Hall, Cwmann.

There is a large free car park. The hall has disabled access and toilet. The bus from Lampeter stops outside.

The current programme is in the What’s On section of this Grapevine in the listings, page 21, and more details can be obtained from 01559 370981 or 01545 590391, or just turn up at the hall (on the Carmarthen road, a mile outside Lampeter) on a Wednesday. A warm welcome awaits you.

Sue Moules

Film Night Fri 6 Feb “Jimmy’s Hall” (12A) Fri 20 Feb “The Book Thief” (12A) Fri 6 Mar “Blended” (12) Fri 20 Mar “Jersey Boys” (15) Fri 10 Apr “Before I Go To Sleep” (15) Fri 24 Apr “What We Did On Our Holidays” (12A) DOORS OPEN 7.15pm for 7.45pm start Admission by Donation BIG SCREEN & DIGITAL THEATRE SOUND WWW.CELLANMILLENNIUMHALL.CO.UK

Volunteers required to help with our popular film club Please contact Amanda Newman, 01570 421338

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Young Rangers: Play, Explore, Discover With the darkest period of the year behind us, this popular after school club (for 6-11 year olds) will be returning this month, to Denmark Farm Conservation Centre, for a new year of Forest School activities, learning from nature, woodland games and arts & crafts in the outdoors, with Lea and James. We are planning to return to our regular Thursday sessions beginning 5 Feb. Sessions run from 4-6pm. To find out more or book a place for your child, see the events listing on page 18.

Our Winter in the Woods event on 22 Dec proved a big hit with a bright, crisp winter’s day where children built dens and made birdfeeders. It was also very rewarding to see them all succeed at basic fire-lighting skills, especially as the ground was damp and much of the kindling wet from the previous day’s rain. Well done to all for meeting the challenge.

the Vikings lived, try their hand at fire-lighting and axe skills and get close to props, clothes, armour and tools from the period. There’ll also be the usual woodland games, campfire cooked lunch and maybe… a troll hunt. See the events listing for more details.

Going Twice Weekly?

Following such a positive response from children and parents, we are seriously looking into running a second weekly session. The previous term of Young Rangers was oversubscribed and we’ve had many requests for a second night. We’ve decided on Tuesdays being best and beginning after the school Easter holiday. Our first session would be on Tues 14 April, from 4pm - 6pm. If you would like to register your interest then please get in touch.

If we get enough bookings, this will happen. Thursday sessions will continue as normal.

Method 1. Tie a length of string around the middle point of your stick, securing it and making a loop in the loose end, leaving it long enough to hang outside your tube.

2. Melt some lard in a pan and then pour it onto an old baking tray. Allow it to cool and almost solidify, then roll the tube in the fat a few times to build up the layers.

3. Either roll the sticky tube in a tray of birdseed or sprinkle the seed onto the tube to get good coverage.

4. Carefully thread the string through the tube, so that the stick acts as a perch at the base.

5. You’re now ready to hang it in the garden, watch and wait for the birds to tuck in.

6. Any leftover lard and birdseed can be rolled up into a fat ball for the birds to enjoy.

Try This at Home – Budget Birdfeeder It’s the lean time of the year for our feathered friends, so why not give them a helping hand, whilst also recycling something we all have hanging around the house – loo rolls. Why pay out for a plastic feeder when this simple solution will do the trick.

What You’ll Need • Loo roll or kitchen roll tube • Lard • Mixed birdseed • Some string and a stick

February Half Term: The Vikings Are Coming!

On Mon 16 Feb, we’ll be hosting a full day of half term activities for local children where we’ll be taking them back to the Dark Ages. Beorn and Freya will be your hosts, giving the children a chance to find out how

James Kendall Visit our Facebook page for lots of great photos: www.facebook.com/youngrangersclub

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Recent Reviews

Book launch at Pont Steffan Dental Practice 6.11.2014

Traws Link Cymru Meeting, Aberystwyth, 15.01.2015 On a cold windy night in January over 100 people braved the elements to attend the Traws Link Cymru public meeting at the Morlan Centre, Aberystwyth.

The Mayor of Aberystwyth Brenda Haynes kicked off proceedings recalling her memories of the original line before closure in 1964, and supporting the re-instatement of the line in order to boost business in Aberystwyth. The meeting was then very ably chaired by Alun Williams, Ceredigion Councillor and Chair of the Transport Committee. First up was Mike (TLC) who gave a very powerful and visually arresting powerpoint presentation of the origin, aims and nature of the campaign to date, followed by Geraint (TLC) who took us on a detailed journey along the line as it is today, with the help of satellite images of the terrain. Elin Jones, Plaid AM for Mid and West Wales and Elizabeth Evans, Ceredigion Lib Dem Councillor for Aberaeron both then spoke strongly in favour of the campaign, and the benefits – economic, social and environmental that would flow from re-opening of the line. The floor was then thrown open for questions and comments, almost all of which were positive, and TLC members were able to respond and take note of useful suggestions.

As a contrast to the economic and political case, Dr Louise Ritchie drew attention to a project Aberystwyth University were helping to fund with Joanna Bond, a local artist who is organising a walk from Aberystwyth to Carmarthen, along the old route to commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of the closure of the line on the weekend of 21/22 February, starting at Aberystwyth. This will be part of Joanna's Singing the Line into Existence project, which will feature an art event at the newly-cleared Pont Llanio station on the old line.

Last but not least a raffle was drawn, raising much-needed funds for the campaign and offering worthwhile prizes to the lucky winners who had bought railway-style ‘tickets’ for the draw.

The meeting was graced by the presence of BBC Cymru/ Wales, who had earlier filmed TLC members at work at Pont Llanio, and made recordings with some of those present that then featured on BBC Wales News, S4C's Newyddion and BBC Radio Cymru News.

All in all a wonderful evening. This campaign is starting to really go places now, and the next steps are important meetings between Traws Link Cymru members and Stephen Crabb, Secretary of State for Wales and Edwina Hart, Welsh Assembly Finance and Transport Minister.

Another public meeting is planned for Carmarthen in a few weeks time, plus look out for the anniversary walk (see pages 6 & 17 ).

Gareth Walters, Traws Link Cymru

Rily Publications recently released its first original bilingual children’s fiction, written by author and editor Gordon Jones.

A toothy tale of pirates, animals and fresh breath! In this lively tale that encourages children to clean their teeth and eat healthily, Mel Morgwn, the little pirate and Padi Parrot go on an adventure to discover that not only humans but also animals clean their teeth, even if their methods are a little unusual!

Dedicated to his former dentist, Adam Llewellyn, the author Gordon Jones, was inspired to write the story when he learned that children in nursery and primary schools have lessons about how to care for their teeth, and wished that things had been like that when he was a boy. He said: “For many years I was too scared to visit a dentist, but ones like Adam now make it a pleasurable experience. I just had to write a funny story to encourage children, and was lucky that Graham Howells wanted to illustrate it.”

Adam Llewellyn, Dentist, Pont Steffan Dental Practice said: "Gordon Jones and Graham Howells have done a terrific job of bringing teeth and dental health to the forefront of bilingual children and parents' minds.

The healthy ethos of the book is in line with dental professionals advice, presented in this easily accessible and memorable way. I look forward to having this great book in the waiting room and seeing what adventures Mel Morgwn gets up to next!"

“This is a milestone for Rily Publications - we are immensely proud of Dannedd Mel Morgwn,” said Lynda Tunnicliffe, Founder and Director of Rily Publications.

Written by our Editor, Gordon Jones and wonderfully illustrated by Graham Howells, this bilingual book is a pirate adventure with a difference, incorporating a serious message about oral hygiene in a fun and floss-friendly way!

For further information, contact: Julie Richards, Publicist: 07581 031042, richardsjuliea@icloud.com 26

Ysgol Henry Richard: New name for Tregaron area, 3 – 16 School The formal announcement as to the name of the new Tregaron area 3-16 school (formerly the three campuses, Ysgol Uwchradd Tregaron, Tregaron Primary School and Llanddewi Brefi Primary School), was made recently.

The name, Ysgol Henry Richard, was chosen from a short list presented to the school governing body and later the Ceredigion Cabinet by the School Council, and has been welcomed by all.

Ceredigion MP Mark Williams, commented on twitter “an excellent choice of school name – a great role model”.

The school was also contacted by Monsignor Bruce Kent, the CND Honorary President, who thinks “the name change is Marvellous”.

According to Mrs Jane Wyn, the acting school head teacher “We are very pleased with the choice of name for the school as Henry Richard, the 19th Century politician, one of the founders of the United Nations, who is known as the ‘Apostle of Peace’, is still such a positive role model for our pupils. He strove for peace and equality and those values are important to us as we build and develop our new school.”

The end of term was very busy with an excellently attended Christmas Fair where pupils from all three campuses shared the stage for the very first time. Everyone enjoyed shopping on the various stalls with goods from local craftspeople and shops as well as items made by the pupils.

Two former pupils were invited back to school as guests at the KS3 end of term awards morning and the annual prize giving afternoon, and both Ifan Jones Evans, a well-known presenter on BBC Radio Cymru and S4C, and Geraint Morgan, the Ceredigion County Lead for Pharmacy and Medical Management, spoke with great fondness of their time at school; congratulated the pupils and staff on the excellent Summer examination results and urged today’s pupils to take advantage of all the opportunities which the school now offers.

Goch drama company visited the school to perform ‘Innocent as Strawberries’, and we were also visited by three prominent Welsh Authors.

Huw Aaron worked with pupils in year 7, who created a comic, which they sold at the Christmas Fair.

Owen Sheers and Jasper Rees also came to speak to the pupils, regarding their writing and recent publications, and held a question & answer session.

The pupils took part in a Christingle Service at St. David’s Church Llanddewi Brefi, lively shows were put on by both primary campuses and the senior pupils held a Carol Service at Bwlchgwynt Chapel.

A group of pupils went to entertain at Bryntirion Hospital on the day of their Christmas lunch; pupils who study Agriculture visited the Winter Fair at Builth Wells; year 10 pupils, who are studying for the Welsh Baccalaureate, enjoyed a day at the Welsh Assembly; the Geography department also arranged a field trip to Cardiff; pupils in years 5-7 went to see the pantomime ‘Patagonia’ in Aberystwyth and many pupils took part in the County Choir and Orchestral Concert at the Arts Hall Aberystwyth.

May we wish all the readers of ‘Grapevine’ a very happy new year and remind you to follow us on twitter To celebrate Dylan Thomas’ centenary, the Arad @YsgolHR for all the latest news.

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Karen’s Creative Compendium 001 We are delighted to launch this new vessel (smash!).

Bon voyage to all who write in her.

There are some wonderful images, ideas and stories amongst the lines of these pages which I hope you will find thought provoking, entertaining and inspiring. I know there are many writers and at least twice as many aspiring writers amongst Grapevine’s loyal readership, and here’s your chance to see your creations in print.

Please send all comments and contributions, poetry and prose, to: lampetergrapevine@gmail.com, clearly marked KCC in the subject line, but first, give your imagination a treat, with this wonderful crop of words from current Lampeter writers.

Karen, KCC editor

by Mike Buzzard Less is more, less is more

(More or less) Less pollution is more clean air

(More or less) Less of new is more use of old

(More or less) Less food is more healthy

(More or less) Less use of car is more healthy

(More or less) Less sitting down gives more exercise

(More or less) Less carbon burning helps prevent climate change

(More or less) Less complication is more simplicity

(More or less)

CHRISTMAS PAST

by Tess Blackburn Take down the cards ready to recycle Remembering the kindnesses Of the season Turn off the pretty lights Unhook them to store For there is always a next time Undress the tree attending To the fragile details Of her colourful fruit Gather the pretty papers Redundant boxes, bright tissues Ready for recycling the memories Replay the friendships Thoughtful gifts, good conversation To keep you warm in the dark months

Less packaging is more easy to open

(More or less) Less packaging is more environmentally friendly

(More or less) Less of excess is more exhilarating

(More or less) Less worry is more happiness

(More or less) Less cloud is more Sunshine Less is More, Less is More

(More or less) Mae Llai yn Fwy, mae Llai yn Fwy (Mwy neu Lai)

In The Wardrobe

by Brenda Old I’m one of many hanging empty and I remember when she used to say, ‘Please put the hooks all one way and the wooden ones at the end.’ and for a while you’d try.

Until the day you’d hear her yell and you’d say, I’ve done it again haven’t I?’ Now she tries to keep us tidy but we do our own thing.

Wooden and wire twist together plastics fall to the floor and when she shuts the door on us, I see you grin.

Draining bored

by Karen Gemma Brewer Earthquaker oats thunder into my breakfast bowl, earth didn’t move again last night.

Jump higher than pop-up toast, excitement of the day.

No butter in a fridge full of ice and smells.

Rinse last night’s mug from kitchen sink rubble tea-bag going under for the third time.

No milk at least the oats have company.

Please send in your poems, stories or any other writing for Publication.

Mark clearly with KCC in the subject line Diolch / Thank you The Newsletter Team

Copy Deadline: Fri 13 Feb 2015 28

lampetergrapevine@gmail.com

Less is More

Compost loo heaven

The Oak Tree

by Maj Ikle

By Doris Critchley

Walking each morning thru sunlight on dew, My journey is merry to a compost loo, I sit on a wood throne made by hand, I’m returning what I borrowed from the land.

This is the ultimate room with a view, Outside in nature like animals do, So Mother earth is enriched by our poo, Passing through us, as we go passing through, Fertiliser for absolutely free, Safely deposited far from the sea, Our waste is our future we can make it, All we need do is eat, and smile, and.. poo.

I started as an acorn My shell split by a jay But then a squirrel snatched me And buried me away When winter came he dug around But could not find me in the ground Springtime came and warmed the earth And roots began to sprout I slowly pushed up to the light Until my tip burst out Each year I grew strong and high And spread my branches to the sky In early May my blossom formed Fertilised by pollen Borne of wind from other oaks And then my seed was swollen By autumn acorns ripened brown Then squirrels planted them deep down.

Grandmother’s Elephants

by Patrick Dobbs

My grandmother kept elephants.

There were at least a dozen, Perhaps as many as sixteen to them.

Dark tuskers they were, From the blackest heart of Africa.

There were raging bulls, trunk outstretched, Ears flapping, feet pounding, tail thrashing, Tusks curved like scimitars, those bulls.

And quiet cows, sedate and orderly, And at least one little one, small and docile.

First call at my grandmother’s house --Go and check up on the elephants.

Leave the bags on the doorstep, Rush through the garden, Forget about the goldfish,

THE MOTH BOX

by Sue Moules We have caught the night.

It sleeps in here, pulled in by light.

We open it in day, take out the shapes and name them.

Scorched Wing, Tussock, White Ermine, Marbled Coronet, Green Carpet, Phoenix.

We lift them out, look at them through hand lenses, marvel at their intricacy.

We leave them in the shade to sleep out, they merge into garden.

Later, they will flap in quick quivers, heat their delicate tiled wings, soar into the dark.

--From The Moth Glad Day Box (Parthian)

by Sarah Eyles A New Year: a million worlds collide, Infinite possibilities are born, History etches its endless signature Ever deeper into our DNA. Caught like a dew drop on a spider’s web, Propelled, kicking and screaming towards our Next appointment with whatever it is That summons us, or that we call out to.

Imagining that we are separate Beings, and outside the laws of Nature, That all we do is self-chosen, self-willed, Like a planet that can hold many Suns In its orbit, dragging the stars to earth.

To be a note within a crescendo, Indistinguishable from the next sound, A void, where birth and death are both unknown, And from this timelessness to make an entry:

Escape from the family, To the magical world of the elephants.

They lived dangerously. Head to tail Along the mantelpiece, in endless procession Above the fireplace, inches from catastrophe.

My grandfather took one down once.

He let me hold it in my hand. Cold Dark mahogany, the tusks and toes Real ivory, smooth as piano keys, The eyes a deep set blue-green jewel.

The politically incorrect and the ecologically unacceptable Have no place on my mantelpiece.

I couldn’t keep them, not nowadays.

All the same, I do wonder, now and then, Just where they went to --- in the end.

Appearing, becoming, forever new.

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VINE (Volunteering in the Natural Environment) at Coedwig Gymunedol Long Wood Community Woodland scored VINE activities as ten and nine and only 3% graded under five.

A resounding success all round!

The Tir Coed VINE initiative, supported by the Big Lottery Fund, engaged with 344 people of all ages, from March to December 2014, contributing a

A big thanks is extended to everyone who has given their voluntary time for the benefit of Long Wood Community W oodland during 2014.

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Female

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Pre 16

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Perhaps learning a new skill or spending time outdoors is one of your New Year’s Resolutions; if so please get in touch, as there may be activities on offer to suit your needs.

There are more opportunities for people to learn Sustainable Woodland Management, including An Introduction to Woodlands for Wildlife and People, from Monday 19 January to the end of March 2015 when a further two-day-a-week Agored Cymru Accredited course is being run from Long Wood Community Woodland.

tremendous total of 3,423 voluntary hours to date.

Volunteers attended a wide variety of activities ranging from Wildlife W a l k s a nd Mo n i t o r in g t o developing green woodcraft skills, such as gate construction.

Participants who attended the Field Carpentry Agored Cymru and Introduction to Coppicing and Coppic ed Products c our s e developed an understanding of woodland management.

Volunteers who attended the courses learnt how to survey and create ancillary structures, that have made improvements to access, whilst developing valuable skills that can be transferred to the workplace.

A programme of activities for 2015 is currently being planned, when a further twenty special activity sessions will be arranged, along with three community open days and a further two day course. So, why not get involved?

Tir Coed VINE Project Officer, lampeter@tircoed.org.uk, 07476880699 Meinir Evans

Evaluations of each session gave positive indications of how the volunteers rated VINE activities.

Grading was given on a 1-10 scale, with ten being brilliant and one being poor, showing that volunteers were ex trem el y satisfied with their experience.

81% of participants that completed evaluation sheets

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COEDWIG GYMUNEDOL LONG WOOD COMMUNITY WOODLAND With the first snowdrops and even daffodils popping up already it almost feels like spring just around the corner despite the fact that’s is only just February.

At Long Wood we have spent the early winter months planning, not only for the year ahead, but also long into the future, in order to make sure that the enterprise is able to deliver services to the community in perpetuity.

area, to be an accessible base for woodland ventures.

Also planned for early summer is the Long Wood open day, timed to celebrate the completion and hand over of the building, we are planning a fun day for all the family including stalls, activities, refreshments and, of course, speeches (though not too many of these).

This will be a great opportunity to come and see the sorts of activities and events that we will be holding at Long Wood over the coming years, and maybe be inspired by what you see. Some of you will remember our last large open day, which attracted over 700 visitors. Again, if you, your business or community group would like to get involved please get in touch with us at: info@longwood-lampeter.org.uk.

Visitor Centre - almost ready With the externals of the build now finished and the internal rendering almost complete, Long Wood are looking forward to the new year with this new hub.

Future Plans As a social enterprise, Long Wood will be looking for ways to support woodland/timber based micro-businesses. It is through developing partnerships of this kind with smaller businesses that Long Wood will secure its place in the future of our community, whilst helping to provide a resilient and diverse rural economy.

We welcome enquiries or proposals from other businesses in the area looking to form partnerships with Long Wood, or to base their activities on site.

Being situated close to Lampeter between the communities of Llangybi and Llanfair Clydogau, Long Wood is close enough to these, and the Lampeter

Forestry Operations February will see the end of the main felling activities at Long Wood. This work, at the visitor centre end of the woods, has been ongoing for 2 months now over Christmas. The thinning will allow more light to reach the forest floor, increasing the diversity of floral and faunal life in these otherwise dark areas of densely planted softwoods. Although these effects are predictable, prior to the works, we set up survey quadrants and transect lines within the woods, to measure and quantify the effects on the biodiversity.

Postcode SA48 8NE Grid Ref: SN617520 By revisiting these survey areas throughout the coming years, we will be able to map the changes within the woodland. We look forward to re-opening these sections of track as soon as the contractors and our staff have tidied the area of any hazards.

Andrew Gajlikowski

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Less (junk mail) Is More (fun)

Did you know?

Making pictures or decorations from strips of rolled up paper is known as Quilling

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Junk mail /old catalogues / magazines /comics or other scrap paper Card Pencil Scissors PVA craft glue Picture /photo Sticky tape

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Slide the paper off and roll it backwards and forwards on the table to tighten it further

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Cut the paper roll into short pieces and even up each coil into a round shape

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Allow to dry and stick your picture to the back of the frame with sticky tape

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Why not experiment with patterns, shapes and tightness of coil and see what effects you can create, or make them using different coloured paper, or try cutting different lengths, to add interest or create a 3D effect

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Don’t forget to let us know how you get on Take a photo of your creations and send to lampetergrapevine@gmail.com 32

This tenth Local General Knowledge and Cryptic Crossword is sponsored competition

by The Mustard Seed, which has kindly offered the winner a voucher to spent in the café.

PRIZE: Voucher

The Mustard Seed coffee shop is now in its eleventh year. The coffee shop offers a wide range of hot and cold drinks and meals with an emphasis on home cooking and the use of local suppliers. There are three distinct areas in which to enjoy food and drink: the main seating area overlooking College Street; the back room with armchair seating, where books, cards and local craft items are for sale; and a patio area out the back where you can enjoy the finer weather.

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The Mustard Seed was established to provide a link between the church and the secular community and to promote any other charitable cause for the benefit of the community. This wider objective explains why there is such a welcoming atmosphere in this excellent cafe and coffee shop.

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1. Type of instrument that will be played by Ruth Montgomery in the Old Hall on 22 March (8) 5. Sounds like a fabric to catch the wind to attack (6) 29 30 10. ‘Uncoil the echo!’ Crazy psychiatrist instructs his 31 patient (3,2,3,5) 32 12. Old slow vessel but spun around (3) 13. Who arranged this Indian greeting? (3) 33 14. They are found in the tree tops on the edge of College Street (9) Down 15. Night sound heard in Long Wood (4) 1. Opened in Lampeter Town Hall in 2009 (5,5,6) 16. Male offspring at the centre of his sonnet (3) 2. Move charming well about and find overpowering feeling 17. Unlawful pill I cite endlessly (7) of serenity (12,4) 18. Offering live music Friday evenings on the banks of 3. Tynfron Stables Riding School quoted this PM as saying the Aeron at Aberaeron (3,4) ‘No hour of life is wasted that is spent in the saddle’ (7.9) 21.

Air is returned in a long narrow inlet of the sea coast 4. Bridge Street restaurant ranked 6 of 30 by Trip Advisor (5) (3) 6. Semi-sweet gold coloured wines found in Sainsbury’s (9) 22. Rot around this rocky peak? (3) 7. Banish new trash container! (6) 24. Present in mist (2) 8. Training establishment that could be used by the RNLI at 25. Expressions of having done well that can be found on New Quay (10,6) cards in The Bargain Box (15) 9. Responsible revolution to clean Cuba (11) 28.

Penniless devil is still bad (4) 11. Secured centre for vicious dog (3) 29.

Illegal tackle in rugby and then you will be up to this 16. Expert in planning arranges taster to support gist (10) In trouble (4,4) 19. Stephen King’s 1990 psychological thriller found in the 30.

Magical being found at Denmark Farm last December university/ (2) (3) 20. Victory? Nothing in this ancient Russian city (4) 31. Old roan transferred to city in Florida (7) 23. Inn servicing real ales in Mydroilyn (7) 32. Lawless state upsets sure sell (8) 26. Turns aside new TV eras (6) 33. Warning sign outside the fire station on Peterwell 27. The ringing of this should have cheered Lampeter Terrace (6) retailers over the Christmas period (4) 28

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Closing Date for Entries: Fri 13 Feb, 5pm Name: ............................................................... Tel: ............................................( Day)................................................(Eve) Email: .....................................................................................................................

Place in Competition Entries box in Lampeter Library or Postbox at Victoria Hall By post: Cryptic Crossword No. 10, Grapevine, c/o Victoria Hall, Bryn Rd, Lampeter SA48 7EE.

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Congratulations to our Local Knowledge/Cryptic Crossword

Photo detective

Competition Winner

Competition

Linda Wigley

winner Malcolm Thomas receives a Family Ticket for

MAGIC LAMP CINEMA Take 2

Lampeter Town RFC Lisa-Marie presenting Linda with her winner’s voucher

Junior Fixtures Jan / Feb 25.01.15 U7

Thanks to the following puzzlers who also entered: Sarah Andrews, Marilyn Bray, Jen Davies, Nanna Davies, David Denney, Phil Edwards, Llinos Griffiths, Sandra Hartley, David Hyde, Annwen Jones, Delyth Latham, Ruth Mann, Marilyn Pocock, Angela Roberts, the Schröder Family, Caroline Smith, Gloria Thomas and M. Thomas.

U8

Llandeilo/ Llandovery

v Lampeter

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New Dock Stars

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Carmarthen Athletic

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Ammanford

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Check out your answers below. See page 33 for more details about the prize from our sponsor for issue 27, The Mustard Seed café and coffee shop.

Don’t forget you can also post your entries into the letter box at Victoria Hall. Happy Puzzling.

Local Knowledge/Cryptic Crossword No 9 by “Jeep”

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