Lampeter Grapevine Issue 46 Feb 2017 by Lampeter Grapevine

contents

The Secret Travels of the Grapevine …

in this issue… reviews & letters ads & classifieds what’s going on secret travels of the grapevine homestart town council news obituary: jane guy celtic christianity jottings market manager tree charter seed swap cothi gardeners victoria hall news my inspiration welsh quilts inspires book ysgol y dderi cymdeithas hanes llambed enough is enough towy youth actors kcc inspiration for a greener world uwtsd inspiration-aplenty at yr efail gardens the end of nye? clonc ms support group long wood lampeter rotary club bridges not walls ysgol henry richard ysgol bro pedr crossword competition

Dear all

This is a photo of all the volunteers that worked so hard on Xmas day to supply a meal and fun for all the people of Lampeter who needed it. It was the brain child of Sharon Morris of Homestart in Lampeter, and was a huge success. The people that made this happen were Sainsbury's, Co-op, Watson & Pratts, Greggs, the Castle Green and donations of food and cakes from many more people. No food was wasted any left overs were given out to people that needed it, and a large tray of items was sent to the old peoples home in Lampeter. Young and old people attended the day for a hot meal, and mixed together wonderfully, it was great to see. We even had live acoustic music which went down well. I hope we can do it next year and make this a regular event. A big thank you to Victoria Hall and Homestart Lampeter without whom this could never have taken place. Homestart

Grapevine is now available around the world digitally via issuu.com/lampetergrapevine/ stacks … but we are also really interested to know how far and wide the paper versions have travelled; what local villages and communities it has reached and what route it has taken. Or perhaps How many people have passed it on? Can your copy of Grapevine be the most environmentally friendly traveller? Or will yours be shared in a variety of unusual ways or be found in an unusual local location? Where will your copy of Grapevine end up? Why don’t you send us your photos to: lampetergrapevine@gmail.com and we’ll publish them in future issues. Eds. Here’s another secret location for you to guess ... Can you work out where this picture was taken?

Clue: An article in this issue refers to this place! Think you know? … why not send your ideas to lampetergrapevine@gmail.com 2

GRAPEVINE no. 46, Feb 2017 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 Printing costs sponsored by:

Croeso / Welcome to another issue of the Grapevine ... Blwyddyn Newydd Dda / Happy New Year! In all my Grapevine tasks, trying to formulate the editorial is the section that I find most tricky and it will often take me the longest! … This one has been no different, even with the theme being ‘Inspiration’ … it’s just hard to know where to start. I have tried to identify what it is that makes something, somewhere or someone inspirational. I have mulled over several ideas which have proved to be motivating factors in the past, spurring me on to try new activities or get involved in something worthwhile. It was only when I switched on the radio and heard an amazing programme about how singersongwriter Kizzy Crawford, pianist and composer, Gwilym Simcock and Sinfonia Cymru were inspired to weave music out of the landscape and wildlife they found in mid-Wales’ own Celtic rainforest, that everything clicked. ‘Can yr Adar - Birdsong’ is a beautiful

collaborative

piece

demonstrating

perfectly

that

inspiration can sometimes occur in the most unexpected places. It did for me! If you’re stuck for where to get your inspiration, then you only need to look through the pages of this Grapevine to find

To submit Articles, letters, reviews or enquiries: lampetergrapevine@gmail.com To add your event or course to our free listings: lampetergrapevinelist@gmail.com or post to address above To place an advert: lampetergrapevineads@gmail.com Full guidelines for advertisers & contributors: see grapevine page on www.vichall.org.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) Copy date for March issue 47: Fri 10 Feb, Theme: ‘Preparation’ Circulation this issue: 2,500 copies distributed free in the Lampeter area We reserve the right to edit all contributions for reasons of space & clarity. The views expressed in letters and articles are not necessarily those of Transition Llambed Development Trust or the newsletter group. Cover Design: Moira Hay, www.moirahay-illustration.co.uk

lots of examples … everything from positive community action (page 2, Homestart or page 30, Bridges Not Walls) and environmental opportunities (Charter for Trees, Woods and People, page 6; Seed Swap, page 8; Inspiration for a Greener World, page 17; Long Wood Volunteers, page 31) to encouraging creative participation or active learning (Towy Youth Actors, page 12; Karen’s Creative Compendium, page 14 and New Degree Programmes, pages 15 & 16); or recognising and celebrating the talents of individuals (page 5, The Life of Jane Guy or page 27, The End of Nye?). Whatever it is that gives you that warm feeling, that boost to make changes or the much-needed nudge to do something different, I’m sure you will find inspiration here.

Darllenwch yn hapus / Happy reading Angie Martin, Editor

polite reminder: If you're sending us display adverts or an article, please check the format - it'll save us (and you) lots of time. Please send photos & artwork in jpg format as we cannot accept PDFs For full guidelines for advertisers & contributors: see Grapevine page on www.vichall.org.uk If you are unsure or don’t understand any of these technical terms, then please do get in touch - we’ll be happy to help . The Newsletter Team Other contact details: Transition Llambed: www.vichall.org.uk/transition-llambed email: transitionllambed@gmail.com Victoria Hall: www.vichall.org.uk To make bookings for Victoria Hall contact: victoriahall.llambed@gmail.com or phone/text 07891 632614 People's Market: To book a stall contact: victoriahall.llambed@gmail.com or phone/text 07891 632614 3

CYFARFOD Y GYLLIDEB Cynhaliwyd Cyfarfod y Gyllideb Flynyddol y Cyngor Tref ar Nos Iau 12fed o Ionawr 2017 i benderfynu ar y swm o arian, a gesglir, trwy gyfrwng y Praesept. Yn Bresennol: Y Maer y Cyngh. David Smith (Cadeirydd); Dirprwy-Faer Y Cyngh. Hag Harris; Y Cyngh. Rhys Bebb-Jones; Y Cyngh. Andrew Carter; Y Cyngh. Rob Phillips; Y Cyngh. Chris Thomas; Y Cyngh. Selwyn Walters a’r Archwilydd Mewnol Mr Derek Marshall. Bydd y Praesept yn cwrdd â gwariant y Cyngor Tref yn ystod y flwyddyn ariannol nesaf. Y mae Praesept y Cyngor Tref yn cynrychioli cyfran fach o gyfanswm y Dreth Gyngor a gasglwyd gan Gyngor Sir Ceredigion. Er enghraifft, ar gyfer y flwyddyn 2016-17, cyfanswm cyfwerth â Chartref Band D (canolbris) yw tâl o £1,368.94 ar gyfer Trethdalwr y Cyngor Llambed a gellir rhannu’r cyfanswm a ganlyn: Cyngor Sir Ceredigion £1,123.68 (82.01%); Heddlu Dyfed Powys £ 200.07 (14.61%); Cyngor Tref Llanbedr Pont Steffan £45.19 (3.31%). Penderfynwyd ar yr un swm â’r llynedd. Gallai costau ychwanegol godi’r flwyddyn nesaf megis: Gwnaeth y Cyngor Tref ymholiadau ynghylch mabwysiadu o bosibl yr Ardd Goffa Rhyfel Llanbedr Pont Steffan. Y mae costau blynyddol parhaus presennol yn gysylltiedig â chynnal a chadw a darparu planhigion (a ddyfynnwyd gan Gyngor Sir Ceredigion) oddeutu £4,800. Arddangosfeydd Blodau dros fisoedd yr haf: Bydd y Cyngor Tref yn cymryd cyfrifoldeb am drefnu arddangosfeydd blodau yn y dyfodol o fewn y dref dros fisoedd yr haf. Talwyd costau dyfrio gan y Cyngor Tref ym 2016 (£4,200 cyn TAW) ond bydd costau pellach yn codi eleni. Maes Chwarae Maesyfelin: Gallai Cyngor Tref Llanbedr Pont Steffan gymryd cyfrifoldeb am yr Ardal Chwarae yn ystod y dyfodol. Arddangosfa Goleuadau Nadolig y Dref: gwnaethpwyd cyfraniad o £7,113 ym 2016. Y Ffynnon, Sgwâr Harford: mae’r Cyngor Tref yn trafod â Ch.S Ceredigion y posibilrwydd o drosglwyddo'r Ffynnon o ofal y Cyngor Sir i Gyngor y Dref. Llwybrau Diogel yn y Gymuned - Cyngor Sir Ceredigion: Ail Gam. Costau etholiad o bosibl ym mis Mai 2017. Ychwanegiad i’r Arwyddion ar gyfer mynedfeydd y dref. Lloches Bws newydd ar y Stryd Fawr. Parc yr Orsedd: costau cynnal a chadw ychwanegol i’r blynyddoedd cynt.

BUDGET MEETING The Budget Meeting was held on Thursday 12th January 2017 to decide on the amount of money, which will be needed to be collected by means of the Precept. Present: Cllr Mayor David Smith (Chairperson); Deputy Mayor Cllr Hag Harris; Cllr Rhys Bebb-Jones; Cllr Andrew Carter; Cllr Rob Phillips; Cllr Chris Thomas; Cllr Selwyn Walters and the Internal Auditor Mr Derek Marshall. The Precept will meet the Town Council’s expenditure for the next financial year. The Town Council’s Precept represents a small proportion of the total Council Tax collected by Ceredigion County Council. For example, for the year 2016-17, the total Band D Household (average) charge of £1,368.94 for a Lampeter Council-Tax Payer can be identified as follows: Ceredigion County Council £1,123.68 (82.01%); Dyfed Powys Police £200.07 (14.61%); Lampeter Town Council £45.19 (3.31%). It was resolved not to increase the Precept. Additional costs could arise during the next year. The Town Council could adopt the Lampeter War Memorial Garden. Present ongoing annual costs concerning maintenance and supply of plants (Ceredigion CC) are in the region of £4,800. Floral Displays over the summer months: the Town Council will take responsibility for organising future Floral Displays within the town over the summer months. Watering costs were paid by the Town Council in 2016 (£4,200 ex VAT) but further costs will arise this year. Maesyfelin Play Area: Lampeter Town Council could take responsibility for the Play-Area in the future. Christmas Lights’ Display within the Town: a donation of £7,113 was made in 2016. The Fountain, Harford Square: the Town Council is in discussion with Ceredigion CC concerning the possibility of transferring the Fountain to the Town Council. Safe Routes in the Community – Second Phase Ceredigion CC. Possible Election Costs May 2017. Town Entrance Signs: adding a plate to the present ones. New Bus Shelter on High Street Parc yr Orsedd: Additional maintenance costs to previous years.

Obituary: A Celebration of the life of Jane Guy It is with great sadness that I write to tell you of the death of Jane Guy, ex-dancer and dancing teacher for the past 39 years out here in the wilds of West Wales. Jane and I both started LATE (didn’t we all in those days?) – both in our early twenties. We were both pupils of Kathleen Crofton at her studio above the Arts Theatre in Great Newport Street, London. I was nowhere as advanced as she partly because of parental objection and also my National JANE GUY: Service. I was fascinated by this India-rubber tiny dancing 11 Jan 1929 - 6 Dec 2016 ball who scooted across the studio floor. Gradually we both improved and by Christmas 1956 were able to get the two dancing leads in a musical version of Davy Crockett, way out in darkest Hornchurch. It was during the first run of this show that the arthritis in Jane’s foot manifested itself and pointe work became agony for her. She had to give up an offer of work with London Festival Ballet as the doctor said the condition would not improve. In the meantime, I had auditioned successfully for the dancing chorus of the Pajama Game (correct American spelling) which was touring England, Wales and Scotland for almost a year. On the final Saturday of rehearsals we made a rapid decision to get married so spent the whole of 1957 seeing the British Isles. 1957 was the ghastly year of Asian flu, and at one point instead of the customary twelve dancers on stage there were only four. The tour suffered and after about five bitterly cold weeks in Sheffield and Newcastle we returned to London. It was too late for pantomime or anything else. For the next few years Janie took various jobs. We both were on the staff of London Festival Ballet working in the summer of 1964 on the production of Swan Lake at the Arena De Verona in Italy. Returning to London at the end of the season we stayed with the company. Janie for the next four and a half years, and me for the next twelve and a half years. Jane had several interesting jobs culminating in a number of years at the Royal Academy of Dancing, and finding them their new premise in Battersea. Towards the end of 1976 we both felt a change of scenery was due and began looking for somewhere different to live. Eventually settling at Gartheli in West Wales. For the first few years work was rather thin on the ground so Janie decided to pick up the dancing shoes again, and opened The Jane Guy School of Dancing-various branches in Lampeter, Llandovery, Pencader, Aberareon, and Felin-fach. She also often assisted the brilliant Pat Smith at her school of dance in Cardigan. The Felin-fach connection was particularly fortunate as I was working there as Designer/Scenic Artist, and together over the next decades produced an annual dance show and Royal Academy of Dance exams at the theatre. This has continued annually until 2016 when Jane was taken ill at the beginning of summer and passed away at the beginning of December. Her last show was her trademark “The Nutcracker” (reproduced by Jade Markham, a teaching pupil, in her absence. (And a very good job she made of it). Now it is all over, but I would like the tradition to continue, and hopefully Jade Markham will take the Jane Guy School of Dancing into 2017, its 40 th anniversary. Many of Jane’s pupils have gone on to achieve fame professionally. What a legacy! Geoffrey Guy

Remembering Jane Guy - Saturday 4 February, 2pm, Theatr Felinfach For nearly 40 years she had run the Jane Guy School of Dancing. The dance school and her family would like to celebrate her life with an afternoon of dance performance and memories. If you would like to contribute to this celebration in dance or words or have photos of the early shows, please contact Jade Markham, 07972521842. We hope you will be able to join us. Sue Moules 5

Celtic Christianity: Part XXVIII

Cryptic Crossword 30 - see page 37

Ian O’Reilly

Saint Cybi / Cuby (in Cornish) Bishop Reposed 8th November 555 Remembered 8th November St Cybi was the son of Salomon (Selyf in Welsh), a warrior King of Cornwall. When young he went on pilgrimage to Rome and Jerusalem. Becoming a priest and consecrated a bishop, before he arrived home to find that his father was dead and he was King of Cornwall. Cybi declined the throne and instead travelled through his kingdom, preaching to the people and building churches and wells at Duloe, Tregony, Cubert and Landulph. The Gospel was his inspiration for his life's work. He moved to South Wales, founding churches at Llangybi-ar-Wysg between Usk and Caerleon in Monmouthshire, and Llanddyfrwyr-yn-Edeligion, before spending time in Ireland. In North Wales, King Maelgwn Gwynedd gave him the old Roman fort (then named Caer Gybi, "Cybi's Fort") on Holy Island (thence called Ynys Gybi, "Cybi's Island"). It is now attached to the mainland. He made his cell there and founded a large and important monastery. His 14C "eglyws y bedd" or "Chapel of the Grave" is still in the grounds. St Cybi has a holy well at Llangybi near Criccieth on the Llŷn peninsula. In a little wooded valley behind the church, it is at the back of the buildings, set within a small chamber that feeds a larger pool in front. There is a paved walk to easing the step down into the water. If you feel an eel coil around your legs, it is said that a cure will surely follow. Cures there certainly were, and a register was made of them. Many came here from far and wide. St Cybi was a great friend of St Seiriol and they shared the task of praying for Anglesey between them – as the icon shows. Cybi would face the Sun while travelling to meet Seiriol and his resulting tan led to him being known as Cybi Felyn or Cybi the Tanned. He attended the Synod of Llanddewi Brefi where he advised pilgrims on their journey to Ynys Enlli (Bardsey). Rhyd-y-Saint railway station ("Saints' Way") near Pentraeth, was so named as Cybi and Seiriol met there. Llangybi, near Lampeter, is one of three villages in Wales named after him. The stream opposite the chapel is regularly attended for holy services - this is the place where Cybi performed baptisms and healings. The local church is dedicated to St Cybi, as is the Orthodox church in Lampeter. Harry Harrison

10 11

12 13

18 20

28 34

36 38

Spare (rough working) crossword grid - No 30. Enjoy! Eds

Jottings

One of my favourite walks is along the banks of the accessible reaches of the upper river Teifi, a place that often inspires my jottings. Hearing the news of the recent pollution incident I was interested to find out if it had affected some of the fish- eating birds. The cormorants that perched on pylons adjacent to the river after fishing appear to have moved away; however, the goosanders which breed along the river were displaying during the first week of January which was reassuring. Unusually for waterfowl, these birds can be seen perched in trees when prospecting for a suitable hole for nesting. If they find nothing suitable they will nest amongst bank–side boulders or tree roots. The male bird leaves the river at the end of April or the beginning of May to join other males on coasts or estuaries and returns at the end of September, beginning of October. The females are left to incubate the eggs and raise the young. It will be interesting to see if this pair remains to breed. David Price

Don’t Miss the Next Copy Deadline as we cannot guarantee including anything that arrives after this date:

Fri 10 Feb 2017 6

LETTERS grapevine, victoria hall, bryn road, lampeter SA48 7EE

email: lampetergrapevine@gmail.com

Letter received in response to the article ... ‘Dinah Mulholland visits Palestine’s occupied Territory’ Issue 45, Dec 2016/Jan 2017, page 11 Hi, I'm a regular visitor to Lampeter and I always enjoy my visit. The people are helpful and friendly and your local magazine is excellent. However, over a cup of coffee in a hotel I was horrified at an article in the magazine about 'Palestine’s occupied area's’. In 1947 Israel under the Balfor Treaty became an official nation after the horrors of the holocaust. It was a nation for thousands of years prior to AD70, when the diaspora occurred. BDS is an anti Semitic organisation that hates Jews and their nation. If you were to look at Jewish inventions, there is much to do with modern day technology inc. mobile phones. I can send much more to verify my disagreement with the content of this article if you wish. But it is misinformed and inaccurate of history and historical fact. Thank you. Robert Wheeler As editor I feel it is necessary to remind readers’ that the views expressed in letters and articles are not necessarily those of Transition Llambed Development Trust or the newsletter group.

Led by the Woodland Trust, more than 60 organisations from across multiple sectors, are standing together to call for a Charter for Trees, Woods and People. Through collecting stories about what trees and woods mean to people, we are building a picture of their value to everyone in the UK. These stories will be used to create a set of guiding principles, around which the charter will be written. The final Charter for Trees, Woods and People will influence policy and practice and celebrate the role that trees and woods play in our lives. The new charter will launch on 6 Nov 2017, the 800th anniversary of the Charter of the Forest. We need you to help us understand what people want and need from the UK’s trees. Add your voice and help us create the charter (you have until the end of Feb 2017). You could tell us about a tree that is special to you, an experience you’ve had in a wood or share your thoughts on how trees and woods make you feel. It can be a short memory or a quick anecdote, something longer or maybe a photo that tells a story with a short caption to explain it. treecharter.uk/add-your-voice/

Copy Deadline: Fri 10 Feb

In addition, the letter from Robert contains an accusation of racism towards the BDS. We would not normally print such an allegation but, in the spirit of freedom of expression we have decided to include this. However, to balance the argument we would like to make reference to the BDS website which states that it “categorically opposes as a matter of principle all forms of racism, including Islamophobia and anti-semitism”. Eds.

Greetings from Dinah, Lampeter People’s Market Manager I am seriously honoured and delighted to have been appointed as manager of Lampeter People’s Market. I am no stranger to market life, having worked in two London markets - Covent Garden and Camden – in my younger days. I must say that Phil has done a great job developing Lampeter People’s Market’s thriving hub of local producers, with its loyal customer base and great atmosphere. This month we will be celebrating the power of love at our

Valentine’s Day themed Market Saturday 11 February, 10am–1pm. Come and fortify yourself with a hearty pre-shopping breakfast in our café, find a hand-crafted-with-love Valentine’s gift for your very special person, or purchase fresh, locally grown produce for that Valentine’s Day dinner you might be cooking! March sees the five year anniversary of the People’s Market, so we have some very special celebrations and an increased variety of fresh produce planned for next month. I will update you all further in the March issue. Diolch everyone, and please come and say hello/introduce yourself to me next time you’re at the market. I welcome your feedback and contributions to help our market be the best that it can be! Lampeter People’s Market is held on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month, 10am–1pm, Victoria Hall, Bryn Road, Lampeter. Future market dates are as follows:

11 & 25 February, and 11 & 25 March. Are you a local grower or food producer looking for a new opening? Interested in trading at Lampeter People’s Market? Please contact Dinah: 07531963175 or Facebook message The People’s Market, Lampeter.

The People’s Market Victoria Hall, Bryn Road, Lampeter Every 2nd and 4th Saturday

10am-1pm

Valentine’s Day themed market - Sat 11 Feb 7

People’s Market, Victoria Hall, Bryn Road, Lampeter.

Lampeter Seed Swap Saturday 25 February at People's Market, Victoria Hall

10am-1pm Every 2nd & 4th Saturday

This will be the eleventh Annual Seed Swap organised by Lampeter Permaculture Group and old hands will be quick to put it in their diaries. But many readers may be wondering what it's about. If you are interested in growing your own vegetables and fruit or gardening, then this is the event for you. Bring along seeds that are surplus to your requirements - perhaps half used seed packets, and seed, beans or peas you saved from last year, and swap them for others you need. You may also bring plants or surplus garden equipment too. Make sure that everything is well labelled and seeds are still in date and viable. If you have nothing to donate, perhaps because you are just starting out as a grower, then come along and make a donation instead. For various reasons it is illegal to sell home saved seeds, but swapping these seeds should be encouraged. It's free, promotes biodiversity and local strains of seed, conserves older varieties and improves food security for our community. It's a chance to meet other local growers, share tips and ideas and build connections. Each year there are increasing numbers of keen seed swappers, old timers who have saved their own seeds, and new growers taking their first tentative steps in growing who can benefit from the opportunity to chat to the more experienced gardeners. Donations from previous seed swaps have funded the planting of many fruit and nut trees in Lampeter and surrounding communities. Last year we purchased replacement apple pressing equipment for our other popular community event, the October Community Apple Day. Later in the spring we will be holding a plant swap for your surplus seedlings. The seed swap takes place during the twice monthly People's Market from 10am-1pm, so there will be the opportunity to buy local produce and enjoy refreshments form the cafe. So note the date, look out surplus seeds and come along to get your growing year started! Jude Aberglasney. His talk will be about Plants for a West Wales garden, so those of you planning a new garden will be particularly interested. If you’re just looking for inspiration for a corner of your existing garden, come along too. Joseph will bring some plants for sale. Make a New Years’ Resolution to improve your garden and join us on 15 February, 7pm. Guests £3 (includes refreshments) or an annual membership is £14. For more information about the club and to see our new programme of speakers, cothigarderners.com, find us on Facebook, or call 01558 685119 We meet on the third Wednesday each month at the Coronation Hall, Pumsaint, SA19 8UW. Donna Worrall

Cothi Gardeners’ Club Our programme for 2017 is now ready and we wish all our members and guests a Happy New Year. In the coming year you can hear talks about everything from growing vegetables to woodland gardens and some expert talks about specific plant species. Many of our speakers bring plants from their own nurseries to sell and there are always cuttings and plants from members’ gardens, sold to raise funds for the club. You can really grab a bargain here as many of our members are experienced and knowledgeable growers. Our first open meeting of the season will be on 15 Feb, when we’ll welcome Joseph Atkins, head gardener from 8

Victoria Hall News

this out, and we hope to have everything back to normal quite soon – we’re still able to use most of the hall while work is ongoing. On Christmas Day we had a completely new event: a Christmas dinner, organised by the local Homestart group. About forty adults and children attended, and it’s hoped to repeat this next year, for people who either can’t travel to be with family, are on their own or who’d just prefer to be with a bigger group on Christmas Day. Phil Drayton, a director of TLDT and People’s Market Manager has unfortunately had to resign due to health problems. Thank you, Phil, for all your work over the years for hall and market! Market manager is a heavy burden and we decided to try making this a paid role. We had several good applicants and have now appointed Dinah Mulholland as Manager. Dinah oversaw her first market on 14 January and has been collecting feedback from stallholders and others for ideas on improving and promoting the market. The continued success of the hall depends on many volunteers: Thank you all for your help! TLDT

A lot has been going on at the Hall recently. Our regular groups continue to meet and grow (LYTSS in particular seem to go from strength to strength), and we’ve had new groups bringing new activities too. Victoria Hall is now a fully licenced community hall, making it easier for us to cater for birthdays, weddings and other events. Celf Llambed Arts group, with the support of TLDT (Transition Llambed Development Trust – the not for profit which runs Victoria Hall) has put on a series of gigs, with a variety of music. It’s been a learning curve for all involved, specially in dealing with the more popular events: turning people away from a sell-out event has led to making some events ticket-only, and other changes to minimise any noise outside the hall which could be a nuisance to our neighbours. We would like to thank the police who have been a very helpful presence at these events. Celf Llambed have brought us in some much-needed revenue, but it looks as though that (and then some) will be necessary to deal with the dry rot which was recently discovered in one area of the building. Fortunately, we found this while the problem was still a fairly small one! Work is already underway to sort

MY INSPIRATION Once upon a time a colleague asked me to come to hear her sing. Little did I know that that evening would change my life. I sat in a darkened Church Hall with a makeshift stage and one spotlight and watched in wonder as a young woman in a long flowing gown danced while my colleague sang a beautiful melody without words. The woman seemed unashamed of her sensuality and unbound by conventional dance, and yet was dignified and elegant. She moved her hips and torso in a fashion that was mesmerising and hypnotic. I never wanted that moment to end. It was truly sublime. I vowed to learn how to dance in that free way. It took me 10 years to finally pluck up

the courage to join a Belly Dance Class. Since then I have dealt with the frustration of trying to train an aging body (I'm 63 in March) to move with fluidity and grace. However the joy that I have got from the dance, from the friends that I have met because of the dance, and the absolute pleasure that I get from introducing others of all ages (current class members range in age from 18 to 82), to this wonderful and beneficial art from is beyond measure. I gain inspiration from this every day. If you want to get inspired. Join us at the classes available in Lampeter. Contact: Rose Barter rosebarter@btinternet.com, 01239 851737 or Wendy Steele wendywoo@myself.com 9

or look in the Grapevine Listings section for further details. Hope to see you at a class very soon. Rose Barter

Welsh Textiles Inspire Book! ‘Book of the Month’ (The Welsh Books Council,), Welsh Quilts by Jen Jones is available now on www.welshquilts.com/online-store/product/30-welshquilts-by-jen-jones-new-expanded-edition

“…the best Welsh quilts must be recognised not only as the residue of a past craft industry but as essential components of the current art heritage of Wales.” For anyone wishing to see Welsh Quilts then a visit to The Welsh Quilt Centre in Lampeter is a must! (Open from March-November).

Welsh Quilts by Jen Jones (Seren Books) is available now. Welsh Quilts by Jen Jones is a new updated and expanded book and includes a foreword by the internationally acclaimed textile artist, Kaffe Fassett and pattern diagrams by Sandie Lush. First released back in 1997, this ground breaking book was one of the first written that celebrated Welsh quilts and their importance to the heritage of Wales. For anyone with an interest in the textile heritage of Wales; quilters, historians, et al, this book will take you on a journey through the history, types of quilts, how to buy, repair and care and maybe inspire budding quilters! Jen’s fascination with Welsh quilts and blankets started when she first came to Wales in 1970. Through buying and selling Welsh quilts and blankets Jen soon realised that there were many different types of quilts with regional variations. As many of these had been passed down through the generations Jen was fortunate in many instances to be given additional information, such as the quilter’s name and where it had been made. Jen’s hands-on approach has resulted in her becoming knowledgeable about the huge spectrum of Welsh quilts, the majority of which were produced approximately from 1840-1940. Her private collection includes fine examples of floral, paisley and solid wholecloth, patchworks, strippys and collector’s quilts. Twenty years have passed since Welsh Quilts was first published and the new expanded version includes high resolution images of the quilts, exquisite stitch-work and a new chapter on patterns by eminent quilter Sandie Lush.

The Welsh Quilt Centre www.welshquilts.com Jen Jones Welsh Quilts and Blankets www.jen-jones.com Kaffe Fassett www.kaffefassett.com Sandie Lush www.sandielush.co.uk Seren Books www.serenbooks.com/productdisplay/welsh-quilts Welsh Books Council www.cllc.org.uk Books from Wales on-line www.gwales.com/ecat/?sf_ecat_id=520 Contact: Sarah Pold, The Welsh Quilt Centre sarahjane@welshquilts.com 01570 480112

Welcome. A warm welcome to the children that have joined us in the nursery and in other classes at the beginning of the new year. Welcome also to Miss Cerian who is a new member of staff within the Foundation Phase. We hope you will all be very happy with us.

Croeso cynnes i'r plant newydd sydd wedi ymuno gyda ni yn y meithrin ac yng nghorff yr ysgol. Croeso hefyd i Miss Cerian sydd wedi ymuno â thîm y Cyfnod Sylfaen. Gobitho byddwch chi gyd yn hapus gyda ni. Blwyddyn newydd, tymor newydd a thêmau newydd!

New year, new term, new themes!

Mae bob dosbarth wedi cychwyn eu dysgu thematig gyda themau newydd a chyffrous. Teithiodd blant y Cyfnod Sylfaen i Gaerdydd ac i Ganolfan y Mileniwm i weld berfformiad anhygoel 'Mary Poppins'. Roedd y plant wrth eu boddau gyda'r sioe llawn bwrlwm, y canu a dawnsio egnïol, y set oedd mor glyfar a'r diweddglo lle roedd Mary Poppins yn hedfan uwch y gynulleidfa. Diolch i'r staff am gymryd gofal o'r trefniadau a'r plantos bach. Dilyn hanes y Celtiaid o 600CC i 50OC mae blwyddyn 3 a 4. Byddant yn dysgu am eu bywyd bob dydd, am ddigwyddiadau arwyddocaol a ffigurau hanesyddol a chwedlau enwog.

All classes have started new and exciting thematic learning. The Foundation Phase started their learning with a truly amazing visit to the Millennium Centre in Cardiff to see the phenomenal performance of 'Mary Poppins'. The children were enthralled by the magical scenery, the enthusiastic singing and dancing and the final scene which saw Mary flying through the theatre was amazing. Thank you to all the staff members for making this happen. Years 3 and 4 are following the history of the Celts from 600BC to 50AD which will involve learning about the important people of that time, their beliefs and way of life and studying and enjoying different folk tales. Years 5 and 6 are having a technofantastic time learning how technology has evolved and learning about how it can aid their learning. Thank you to Heulwen Davies from 'Atebol' who showcased all their latest apps for learning with us. Also to Guto Aaron who spent the day with the children teaching them about coding. Who could believe that you could use bananas to make musical notes and control everything with your feet!! Fantastic!

Mae blwyddyn 5 a 6 yn cael amser technowych wrth ddysgu am dechnoleg a sut gall y dechnoleg diweddaraf ehangu eu profiadau dysgu. Diolch i Heulwen Davies o gwmni Atebol am weithdy apiau grêt ac i Guto Aaron am ddiwrnod o godio gwych. Roedd y plant wrth eu boddau yn creu gêmau digidol. Pwy byddai'n credu bod bananas yn medru canu a bod gêmau'n gallu cael eu rheoli gan draed!

Lilian Jones 11

Cymdeithas Hanes Llambed The Christmas social, held at the Church Hall, was an enjoyable festive evening, with food having been prepared by the executive committee, and the Chairman, Selwyn Walters, supplying the mulled wine. Jen Cairns had kindly organized a quiz on local history, and much fun was had in trying to work out whether a. b. or c. was the correct answer! There were prizes for the highest and lowest marks. A raffle was also run, with many lucky winners going home with early Christmas presents. Selwyn Walters thanked everyone who had arranged, and come to enjoy

the evening. The January meeting was held at our usual venue - the Old Hall at the University T St D. This was the annual Welsh evening, with simultaneous translation provided, when Miss Eirwen James, Tregaron, gave a talk on ‘Merched y Gerddi’,- the history of the girls from these areas who walked to England to earn money at Harvest time. The next meeting will be on Tuesday, 21 February 21, 7.30pm, when Dr Pete Davies, Alltyblaca, will be giving a talk on 19th Century Photography in North Wales. Croeso cynnes i bawb, a warm welcome to all. £2 for non-members. Yvonne Davies

Enough is Enough: play laughs in face of violence Exiled Turkish Artists tour first production in Wales Be Aware Productions, presents Enough is Enough the company’s first production to tour in the UK. Enough is Enough, previewed in Newport on 25 January and travels to 23 other locations across Wales in the space of a month (Wed 8 Feb, Victoria Hall, Lampeter, ). The tour finishes in Pontypridd on 19 February, with a special performance on 8 April at Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff where the cast and crew will share their experiences of the whole tour. Enough is Enough is written by Meltem Arikan, directed by Memet Ali Alabora, with music by Maddie Jones, and includes four female cast members who act as members of a band. The cast include; Maddie Jones, Pınar Öğün, Francesca Dimech and Emma Daman Thomas. The gritty production, which is formed as a gig, tells the stories of real people about sexual violence, through song and dark humour. Author Meltem Arikan said; “Despite all the measure and precautions around the world, abuse, rape and incest cannot be stopped. No matter how hard the states, institutions and organisations try to implement sanctions, no matter how many awareness campaigns are run, individuals often ignore the pains caused by these incidents. The aim of this production is to show audiences how these issues are part of each and every one of our lives and that these things can happen to anyone. Using the means of theatre, music, dance, humour and surprise, we want to create at least a small feeling of awareness, a ‘what if’ moment in the audience that these issues are not far from all of us, and that we often, rather unconsciously, ignore the traumas being experienced around us.” Following each performance, a Speak It All Out Session will be held, where the audience will have a chance to respond to the play’s themes and questioned raised. Enough is Enough aims to start a national conversation about sexual violence and the issues raised in the production.

Towy Youth Actors It goes without saying that parents and relatives of young performers will support and enjoy whatever they do. When members of the audience who don’t know the children are entertained by the high standard of acting, you know the group is an absolute winner. Towy Youth Actors presented Murder at Moorhead Manor, an original play written by ‘A’ level student Jac Spowage, in Myddfai Hall on 26 November 2016. It was a rip-roaring success with excellent performances throughout. Children from the age of seven to teens gave their all, and it was an impressive all. It’s not really fair to pick out some, but Ben Barker as Professor Perryman and Dom Jones as Jives really stood out. Everyone’s timing was impeccable, apart from the producer’s, whose doorbell decided not to work at the crucial moment! She improvised quickly, and the cast continued unruffled; some actors had fairly lengthy speeches to make and delivered them with aplomb. Ben Montague’s musical accompaniment added very much to the atmosphere of the play. Murder at Moorhead Manor is a well -structured play, with suspense, humour and a clever twist to the end. This is the first of Jac’s plays to be performed in public, and the first he has directed. All praise to this young man – we haven’t seen the last of him in the world of drama! Louise tells me that Towy Youth Actors have just an hour’s rehearsal a week, with a few workshops, as younger members come from different primary schools. All young people seem to be so busy these days with many commitments, so producing a performance of this standard in such a short time is commendable. The TYA meet in the Catholic Hall, Llandovery, Sundays, 5.30-6.30pm. They’re taking a well-deserved rest until February 2017, but if you’re interested in joining a very strong acting group, please contact Louise Jennings on 01550 721047. Mari Mitchell

Karen’s Creative Compendium 021 Can you believe it? This edition of KCC marks the beginning of our third year and it is wonderful to find the words from so many writers still fluttering their way to my in-box. Opening your emails and letters to discover the magical delights crafted inside, it’s like having Christmas Day every month! This issue, just as over the past two years, we are presented with amazing variety, drawn from a mixture of imagination and experience. Please keep your word presents coming. Pob Hwyl, Karen

Making Vows by Brenda Old It happens at the end of every year. We ring out the old, bring in the new beginning. Promises made then, I’ll make a clean sweep, perform good deeds. Help those in need. are often broken. There’s too many days in a year for me. I do Lent, there’s only forty. I feel less guilty When I fall from grace.

Defining Times by Derek Moore

GOGGLE BOX

Whilst ice flows formed and melted Man evolved from hunting mammoth To crafting in stone, copper, bronze and iron Recording his progress on walls and parchment And developing the art of communication Empires rose and fell in pursuit of dominance Darkness descended through several centuries As the foundations of societies were laid On the hardcore of modern government These periods defined for us in ages Now as world politics descends back into rubble Collapsing in the failures of selfish ideals Confining many to lifetimes of debt Anxiety and mental fragility While religions sing to predestine melodies Each humming conflicting notes Causing factions within and the exodus of millions Yearning for peace and security Parentless infants search dumps for morsels And dis-ease devours the most innocent Industrial, atomic, space, new and technological All combining to go down in history as the mess ages?

Hands (for Kathrin) by Patrick Dobbs Hands competent, hands loving and resourceful, Hands making bread, ice-cream and Christmas cards, Hands held, to feel that magic touch That says we are together --- hand in hand.

H-J by Stan Scan

by Majikle My TV is a pit-bull dog Locking on its jaws, It is a stealthy burglar Rifling through my drawers My TV is a space alien Borg All futility of resistance, It’s hydroponic skunk plant with No points for persistence My TV is a car alarm Drowning out other creatures, It’s a coke-a-cola sugar rush Disguised with social features My TV is air conditioning Taking over from a real sky, It’s an earworm of a lyric That has no one shouting “why?” My TV is a stringy thong With no sympathy for soft tissue, It is a cosy-sheeted, nesty bed When being awake is at issue My TV was not born bad, It’s the best oracle I ever had But so much is only tinsel dust, And desire isn’t love; it’s just lust.

… but I know what I like by Polly Phemus

Double take

by Karen Gemma Brewer

Hip? Oh! Pot? He must.

Remember you took me to the tops of the mountains screaming down valleys free coitus in a fountain your stolen licence to thrill?

Jay’s genteel genealogy generates junket job.

Today still you shook me talk of tiling and grouting vintage steam rallies free coupons and coach outings from somewhere over the hill. 14

I can't understand that modern art; What was wrong with Sargent's haycart? Give me Nigel Angelo's Last Supper, And that Londoner, Hardy's opera Called, what was it? Cosy Fanny Tooting! Whoever she was. Or was it Barking? Sculptor, Roger Moore? Proper potty; Painter Georges, Sir Rat? Just plain dotty. That funny poetry, what doesn't rhyme; Yank Hank Whitman, what's his game? I'm Nobody's fool, but blueeyed cummings I'd have sent him back on the SS Gowing. Oh, I know I'm ranting, but just the same Give me Tigger by Sexton Blake, any time. (And if perchance it doesn't scan, Then Lampeter, and ask for Stan).

Inspiration for a greener world The Shared Earth Trust is the charity who manages Denmark Farm Conservation Centre and in 2017 the team will be celebrating thirty years of looking after nature and wildlife. If you have not yet visited Denmark Farm let us share with you what a special place it is. Denmark Farm Conservation Centre is a forty acre nature reserve which is managed for wildlife with the aim of increasing biodiversity and reconnecting people with nature. Trails are open from dawn to dusk, 364 days of the year, and can be enjoyed by families and nature-lovers, young and old. The self-guided trails will take you through a variety of habitats, and allow you to experience an amazing array of wildlife around the site. Do not miss the roundhouse woodland shelter, or one of the beautiful wooden structures such as the lakeside shelter, or garden pergola. There is also a range of ideas for encouraging wildlife to your garden, from nest boxes to insect hotels and ponds to habitat piles. The established wildlife garden and forest garden buzz with blooms and invertebrates and the butterfly and bee borders is filled with fragrance and colour. More recently a WET (Wetland Ecosystem Treatment) System for treating waste water has been developed and the new organic vegetable garden and greenhouse is starting to take shape. There are also many other wildlife-friendly and sustainable features to discover. In 2017 there will be some exciting new developments (to be announced very soon!), as well as several celebration events, to showcase all that has been achieved in a very fruitful thirty years. Many people first come to Denmark Farm to take part in a course or workshop. This year the full list of learning opportunities is truly inspirational. If you’d like to try your hand at a natural craft or maybe brush up on your

ecology or conservation skills there will certainly be something of interest for you. New topics for 2017 include: Building Compost Toilets, Making Rag Rugs, Cob Oven Cooking, a very special Yoga Retreat and Habitat Restoration. See the listings section (page 19) for the next few months’ events. Or perhaps you’d just like some inspiration for your own wildlife-friendly garden or plot? Volunteer days offer ‘hands-on’ involvement, helping to manage a variety of habitats from grassland to woodland, as well as looking after the wildlife garden and Veg Patch. Volunteering at Denmark Farm is an opportunity to learn new skills and pick up tips from knowledgeable facilitators as well as being good fun, and a great way to tone-up and get fit. Volunteer days run fortnightly on Saturdays, from January 21 (10am-4pm) with the occasional Tuesday session. Upcoming sessions include creating a wildflower area in the garden, and willow coppicing, plus a new training programme on ‘Indoor growing’ in the new greenhouse. Have a look at the website for more info. We hope that this has whetted your appetite to come up for a visit and get involved. However if you don’t live close enough to pop in you can always book a stay at Denmark Farm in the self-catering Eco-Lodge, shared dormitories, glamping yurt or bring your own tent. Wishing everyone an inspired year ahead, from the team at Denmark Farm. Mara Morris

Send Articles & Letters to:

lampetergrapevine@gmail.com Copy Deadline Fri 10 Feb 15

Lansio Rhaglen Raddau Newydd

Mae Prifysgol Cymru Y Drindod Dewi Sant yn falch iawn i gyhoeddi meysydd astudio newydd a chyffrous yng Nghyfadran y Dyniaethau a Chelfyddydau Perfformio yma yn Llambed. Gan gymryd pryderon dyngarol, amgylcheddol, cymdeithasol a gwleidyddol allweddol yr unfed ganrif ar hugain i ystyriaeth, mae'r Drindod Dewi Sant yn lansio rhaglenni gradd a fydd yn mynd i’r afael â’r heriau hyn, gan roi i fyfyrwyr y wybodaeth a’r sgiliau y mae arnynt eu hangen i gamu i mewn i amrywiaeth o yrfaoedd. Mae’r rhaglenni gradd arloesol ym meysydd Datblygu Rhyngwladol, Dyngarwch a’r Gyfraith, Gwleidyddiaeth, Economeg ac Ecoleg. Ymhlith y rhaglenni gradd Anrhydedd Sengl mae BA Ecoleg Wleidyddol a BA Datblygiad Rhyngwladol, Dyngarwch a’r Gyfraith. Diolch i staff addysgu profiadol yn y sector cyrff anllywodraethol ac elusengar, mae’r rhaglenni Datblygu Rhyngwladol yn cynnig i fyfyrwyr addysg sy’n seiliedig ar brofiadau ymarferol tiwtoriaid, gan dynnu ar faterion presennol eang a sefyllfaoedd ar hyd a lled y byd o ddyled y trydydd byd, i globaleiddio, trychineb naturiol, ac ansefydlogrwydd gwleidyddol. Nid yn unig y bydd myfyrwyr yn dysgu gan y rheiny a chanddynt gefndiroedd ac arbenigedd proffesiynol, bydd myfyrwyr hefyd yn cael profiadau uniongyrchol yn gweithio gydag elusennau dramor neu yn y DU. Mae’r gyfres Ecoleg o raglenni, gan gynnwys BA Ecoleg Wleidyddol, yn archwilio i ecoleg ac amgylcheddaeth o fewn cyd-destun gwleidyddol, cymdeithasol ac economaidd ehangach. Bydd staff a chanddynt brofiad ymchwil ac academaidd helaeth ym meysydd amgylcheddaeth, athroniaeth amgylcheddol, cynaliadwyedd a gwleidyddiaeth, yn addysgu ar y rhaglenni gradd a byddant yn rhoi i fyfyrwyr ddealltwriaeth gynhwysfawr o faterion ac effeithiau amgylcheddol, a’r ffyrdd y gellir cyfyngu ar y rhain ar gyfer cenedlaethau'r dyfodol. Mae Dr Jeremy Smith, Deon Cyfadran y Dyniaethau a Chelfyddydau Perfformio yn dathlu lansiad y rhaglenni gradd hyn ar gampws Llambed: “Mae’r Gyfadran yn hapus iawn i lansio cyfres o raglenni newydd mewn datblygiad rhyngwladol, dyngarwch, dialog rhyng-ffydd ac ecoleg wleidyddol ochr yn ochr â ffyrdd arloesol i astudio ym meysydd gwleidyddiaeth, economeg a’r gyfraith. Mae’r rhaglenni’n cynrychioli datblygiad newydd o ran darparu cwricwlwm mewn meysydd priodol a pherthnasol i ddiwydiant sy'n galluogi'r gyfadran i gynnig profiad cyffrous â gogwydd at yrfaoedd i fyfyrwyr.”

Calendr Digwyddiadau’r Drindod Dewi Sant Mae’r Brifysgol yn cyflwyno calendr newydd ar y wefan i ddangos y digwyddiadau a gweithgareddau sy'n cael eu cynnal ar y campws ac o gwmpas Llambed. Mae’r Calendr ar gael ar dudalen campws Llambed ar wefan y Brifysgol - http://www.uwtsd.ac.uk/lampeter/ Os oes gennych ddigwyddiad yr hoffech ei gyhoeddi, anfonwch y manylion i lampeterevents@uwtsd.ac.uk Yn ddelfrydol, dylai eich cynnwys fod yn y Gymraeg a Saesneg.

Diwrnod Blas ar y Brifysgol 28ain Chwefror 2017 Campws Llambed Mae Prifysgol Cymru Y Drindod Dewi Sant yn cynnal Diwrnod Blas ar y Brifysgol ar gyfer plant sy’n cael eu haddysgu adref. Bydd y ffocws academaidd ar ein portffolio Dyniaethau gyda sesiynau blasu’n cael eu cynnig mewn pynciau fel Anthropoleg, Athroniaeth, Hanes ac Ysgrifennu Creadigol. Hefyd, bydd Coleg Ceredigion yno i siarad gyda rhieni a phobl ifanc am ba gymorth y gall y coleg ei ddarparu i blant sy'n cael eu haddysgu adref. Fe fydd hefyd ystod o weithgareddau ar gael i blant iau (7 – 11) a ddyluniwyd i’w hysbrydoli ac i annog gwell dealltwriaeth o sut beth yw bywyd myfyriwr. Bydd staff y Brifysgol ar gael yn ystod y dydd i drafod sut i wneud cais drwy UCAS fel ymgeisydd annibynnol, y Datganiad Personol, a chyllid myfyrwyr.

Trawsnewid Addysg; Trawsnewid Bywydau - Transforming Education; Transforming Lives

New Degree programme Launch

The University of Wales Trinity Saint David is delighted to announce exciting new areas of study within the Faculty of Humanities and Performing Arts based here in Lampeter. Taking into account key humanitarian, environmental, social and political concerns of the twenty-first century, UWTSD is launching degree programmes that will address these challenges, equipping students with the knowledge and skills to step into a range of careers. The innovative degree programmes are in the areas of International Development, Humanitarianism & Law, Politics, Economics, and Ecology. Single Honours degree programmes include BA Political Ecology and BA International Development, Humanitarianism & Law. Thanks to experienced teaching staff in the NGO and charitable sector, the International Development programmes offer students an education that is based on tutors’ practical experiences, drawing upon wide-ranging current issues and situations across the world from Third World Debt, to Globalisation, natural disaster, and political instability. Not only will students learn from those who have professional backgrounds and expertise, students will also gain first-hand experiences working with charities abroad or in the UK. The Ecology suite of programmes, including BA Political Ecology, examines ecology and environmentalism within a wider political, social and economic context. Staff with extensive research and academic expertise in the areas of environmentalism, environmental philosophy, sustainability and politics, will be teaching on the degree programmes and will give students a comprehensive understanding of environmental issues and impacts, and the ways in which these can be limited for future generations. Dr Jeremy Smith, the Dean for the Faculty of Humanities and Performing Arts celebrates the launch of these degree programmes on the Lampeter campus: “The Faculty is pleased to be launching a suite of new programmes in international development, humanitarianism, inter-faith dialogue and political ecology alongside innovative ways to study in the fields of politics, economics and law. The programmes represent a new development in curriculum provision in appropriate and industry-related areas that enable the faculty to offer students an exciting and career-minded experience.”

UWTSD Calendar of events The University is introducing a new calendar on the website to showcase the events and activities taking place on campus and around Lampeter. The Calendar can be found on the Lampeter campus page of the University website http://www.uwtsd.ac.uk/lampeter/

If you have an event you would like to publicise, please send the details to lampeterevents@uwtsd.ac.uk. Ideally, your content should be in both Welsh and English

University Taster Day 28th February 2017 Lampeter Campus The University of Wales Trinity Saint David is hosting a University Taster Day for home educated children. The academic focus will be on our Humanities portfolio with taster sessions being offered in subjects such as Anthropology, Philosophy, History, and Creative Writing. Coleg Ceredigion will also be in attendance to talk to parents and young people about what support the college can provide for home educated children. There will also be a range of activities for younger children (7 – 11) which have been designed to inspire them and encourage a greater understanding of what a student’s life is really like. University staff will be available during the day to discuss how to apply through UCAS as an independent candidate, the Personal Statement, and Student finance.

Trawsnewid Addysg; Trawsnewid Bywydau - Transforming Education; Transforming Lives

what’s going on

Victoria Hall: regular activities and classes

Bryn Road, Lampeter SA48 7EE To bookofVictoria Hall phone: 07891 632614 Email: admin@vichall.org.uk listings are free. send details your event to lampetergrapevinelist@gmail.com

Community groups & local, small-scale commercial. We also have office space, committee room and small therapy/ class /conference rooms. See www.vichall.org.uk for more details

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

Time

Activity / Class

10-11.30am

Yoga

2-4.30pm

Young at Heart

4.30-6pm

Brownies

Nikki Mead

07790 987070

W (Upstairs in the

6-8pm

Welsh Class

Meryl Evans

01545 572715

6.30-10pm

Spiritual Gathering

Sarah Thomas

07811 603062

9.1510.15am

Fight FX Fitness

Sioned Allen

1-3pm

Welsh Class

Meryl Evans

01545 572715

4.306.30pm

LYTSS: Lampeter Youth Theatre & Stage School

Tracey Reynolds

07976 052888

11am12.30pm

Five Rhythms Dance Club

Irene Sullivan

4.306.30pm

LYTSS: Lampeter Youth Theatre & Stage School

Tracey Reynolds

07976 052888

M (First Friday) Back in March

7.30pm-Late

Lampeter Folk

Details on Facebook

07817 715321

M Last Friday

7pm-late

Celf Lampeter Arts

Saturday

2nd & 4th Sat each month

10am-1pm

People’s Market

Sunday

10am-7pm

Lampeter Evangelical Church

Day

Wednesday

Greg Evans room)

Thursday

Friday

complementary & alternative therapists ____ Charlotte Allen RSHom. Homeopath with over 15 years’ clinical experience. Homeopathy makes a difference and is excellent at helping with chronic ill health, gently, safely and holistically. Llanfair Clinic, 41 Bridge Street, Lampeter, SA48 8EG. 01570 493746 Val Allen, BACP senior accredited counsellor/psychotherapist UKRC registered. Offering counselling, psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, EMDR. 23 High Street, Lampeter SA48 7BA, 01570 493522,

Contact Number

Karen Hills

07547 125937

Sandwiches and social for the wiser folk of Lampeter

Live music and dance Local food, produce and crafts. Plus café, live music & other attractions Gareth Jones at the 01570 423344 Mustard Seed café

valallen@surfanytime.net Thai Massage. Lose your aches and pains. Deep remedial massage to soothe aching joints and muscles, improve mobility, release trauma, stress, headaches, PMT, allowing state of deep relaxation and wellbeing. Contact: Iain 01570 493066, 07852 626001, cameronbodywork@gmail.com Joanne Camlin BSc WSHom is a licensed classical homoeopath, who graduated in 2007. Using discussion, analysis and natural remedies, homoeopathy treats the whole person; mental, emotional, and physical. 18

Name

Appointments at Cellan or Victoria Hall, Lampeter, 01570 421480 Amanda J. Clarke C.Hyp, 10 years in practice. Stop Smoking in a single session with Curative Hypnotherapy. If you want to quit, hypnotherapy is a highly successful method of doing so. The Woodlands Clinic, 01570 470046. Alison Kaye MBAcC. Traditional Chinese Acupuncture. 30 yrs clinical experience Moving to new premises at 28 High Street, Lampeter. 07779256388 To prevent undue upset or confusion Please check and update your listings Regularly. Diolch / Thank you

lampetergrapevinelist@gmail.com

complementary & alternative therapists cont.d_ Deirdre McIntosh M.I.Biol. M.Phil. PhD, Nutritional advice for weight loss, optimal health and reduction of inflammation. Treatment is not based on calorie restriction but on an understanding of human biology, biochemistry and evolution. 01570 470077, 07984 338945, info@mcintoshscientific.com Ginny Moffett is a qualified reflexologist with the British Reflexology Association and has been treating for 25 years. She offers home visits or at The Zen Den, Llandeilo. She specializes is treating the elderly and those suffering from extreme stress and depression. £30 Call: 01558 650 572 or 07791 165 998 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 Dylis Pugh, Art Therapy. Use your creativity for personal development and healing. You don't have to be 'good at art'! Talsarn. Qualified 1997. www.dylispugh.co.uk, artandtherapywithdylis@macmate.me

01570 472847, 07963866516. Shân Rees, BA, Dip. Couns. and Life Coach. Living Excellently, Confidence Building for Women. Very experienced Trainer and Facilitator; groups/individual sessions. Contact Shân, 01570 218138, 07940 375147, shanharmony@aol.com www.livingexcellently.co.uk Irene Sullivan is a qualified and experienced massage therapist, practising total rejuvenation body massage, Indian head massage, Hawaiian Kahuna massage, chair massage, Thai massage and Reiki. Based in New Quay but home visits available. Contact 01545 561334 Cathrin Wildwood is a qualified and experienced counsellor, offering individual, couple and family counselling. Find out more about her work at cathrinwildwood.co.uk, If you want to talk or need some help

contact her 07870 888141, cathrin@cathrinwildwood.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

tuition, supplies. Coffee shop & WiFi. Mon-Sat, 10am-5pm. 01974 299105, www.blacksheeptregaron.co.uk Circus Skillshare. Do you want to learn or share circus skills? Details tbc. Contact: h.addis@live.co.uk

events ________________

Cymdeithas Hanes Llambed. Tues 21 Feb, 7.30pm. Talk by Dr Pete Davies, Alltyblaca, on C19th Photography in North Wales. Croeso cynnes i bawb / A warm welcome to all. £2 for non-members. courses________________ Finding Your Joy. Sat 11 Mar Denmark Farm Conservation 10am-4pm, Cwrtnewydd. Centre, Betws Bledrws. Join Juliet Fay and Christine Smith, Sun 12 Feb: Make Your Own Three Principles Facilitators pointing to Sourdough Bread a new understanding of how life Sat 18 Feb: Basket Weaving for works. Reclaim (and keep!) your sense Beginners of joy. For more info: Sat 18-Mon 20 Feb: Residential Basket christinesmith.co.uk/finding-joy/ Weaving Weekend health & well-being _____ Sun 27 Feb: Traditional Hedge-Laying Lampeter Breastfeeding Group. Mon Fri 3 Mar: Mandala Painting 10am-12pm, Lampeter Family Centre, Sat 4 Mar: Willow Coppicing and Government Buildings, Pontfaen Road. Management Find us on Facebook or call/text 07967 Sun 5 Mar: Weaving Willow Garden 201034 (excludes bank holidays and Structures school holidays). Sat 18-Sun 19 March: Build a Compost Crossroads Carers Outreach Service Toilet offers unpaid carers one-to-one Sun 19 March: Winter Tree ID advice, help, support & information . If More information: 01570 493358, you are an unpaid carer, please get in www.denmarkfarm.org.uk touch with Rebecca: 0783 4170358, creative________________ cere.outreach@crossroadsmww.org.uk Banc Bwyd Llambed/ Lampeter Food Red Apple Yarn. Bank. Open Mon, Weds, Fri 9am-5pm. Sew Night: Tues 6-8.30pm, £5. Referrals are made by local agencies. Knit Night: Thurs 6.30-8.30pm, £3. Non-perishable in-date food donations Afternoon Knit: Sat 1-3.30pm, £3.50. Old Post Office, College Street, can be left in Banc Bwyd collection boxes in Lampeter Co-op and Yr Hedyn Lampeter. 01570 423715. Mwstard cafe. redappleyarn.co.uk Meditations and Spinning Lessons with Ann Fisher Relaxation, Rhodes at Ffarmers Neuadd Bro Fana/ Journeying. Monday 1-3pm, £5, Village Hall. Thurs 11am-1pm Ancient Earth Centre, Lanlas Fawr, Cellan. Healing and shamanic practices (beginners) & 1.30-3.30pm, £8. that draw on the Wisdom of Mother Contact Ann, 01558 650760, Earth. Phone 01570 421144 to book. spinwise.uk@btinternet, Led by Louise Nadim, a qualified www.spinwise.co.uk The Attic Players are searching for Brennan and shamanic healer. new, enthusiastic members. No Support Group for people with Multiple st previous experience required, just a Sclerosis (MS): Meets 1 Mon each great opportunity to learn new skills. month at Yr Hedyn Mwstard/Mustard Tues, 7.30-9.30pm. For more info Seed Café, Lampeter. 1.30-3.30pm. Croeso i bawb. Contact Judith McKay, please send a message via website MS Support Volunteer, 01570 493509 atticplayers.org.uk/recruiting!.html Abercoed Studios, Tregaron. Creative or Hazel Ellis, Chair Ceredigion MS wool shop, crafts, art and prints, Branch, 01974 261640. 19

health & well-being cont.d __ Narcotics Anonymous meet at St Thomas’ Methodist Church (end of Drovers Road/Peterwell Terrace), Mon 7.30-8.30pm. National helpline: 0300 9991212. Weight-Watchers every Tuesday, St Peter’s Church Hall, Lampeter. Join any week, weigh anytime between 5.30pm -6.30pm, talk 6.30-7pm. Just turn up or contact Eleri 07748 270439, eretallick@weight-watchers.co.uk Alcoholics Anonymous meet at the Catholic Church (white church opp. the police station) in Lampeter. Weds 8-9.30pm. For info, national helpline: 0845 7697555. Macular Society Lampeter Support Group (formerly Lampeter Support for Sight Loss) Meets 2nd Weds each month, 2-4pm, St Thomas’ Church. £2 includes homemade cakes & raffle. Open to anyone with any form of sight loss; carers, partners and friends welcome. Contact Diana Williams, 01570 640034. Body, Mind & Spirit Well-Being. New group being gathered for regular classes/meetings. Phone Lee Sanger: 07932 105053. Nutritional advice for weight loss, optimal health and for the reduction of inflammation. Treatment based on an understanding of human biology/ biochemistry and its evolution. Deirdre McIntosh M.I.Biol. M.Phil. PhD 01570 470077 or 07984 338945 info@mcintoshscientific.com Chronic Fatigue and Pain Specialist. Individual treatment using mind-body principles to resolve pain and fatigue. Treatment in your own home or at a location convenient to you. Registered Occupational Therapist and SIRPA practitioner, DBS checked. Lindsey Ford: 07904 258814, www.chiron-mind-body.co.uk

kids __________________

1st Lampeter Girl Guides. Meet Tues 6-7.30pm. Contact Sandra Carbin, 07949 479185. 1st Lampeter Beaver Scouts. Meet Tues 5.30-6.30pm, term time. For boys and girls aged 6-8. Contact Rachel, 07730 684543. 1st Lampeter Brownies. Meet Weds, 4.30-6pm, term-time. Contact Nikki, 07790 987070.

Young Rangers “Play, Explore, Discover.” A weekly after-school club for 6-11 year olds. Woodland activities, games, nature awareness and bushcraft led by Forest School trained staff. £6 per session, £5.50 for siblings. 4pm-6pm Tues & Thurs at Denmark Farm. Sessions start again the first week of March. Get in touch to book your child’s place early. James, 07876 794098. Get details at: www.woodlandclassroom.com/kids-clubs

Little Rangers. “Play, Explore, Discover.” A monthly parent & toddler outdoor club for children up to 5 years old. Child-led play sessions led by Forest School trained staff, Lea and James, out in the woods. 12-3pm every first Thursday of the month at Denmark Farm. Just drop in on the day: £5 per adult, £4.50 for 2nd adult, £3 per child, or book on our website. Under 2’s free. Lea: 07876 794098. No session in Feb. We start up again on 2 Mar.

groups and activities are available for your baby or toddler? Please check: www.facebook.com/groups/lampeterlittleones

RAY Ceredigion Outdoor Play Sessions. Tues, 3.30-5.30pm, Parc yr Orsedd, Lampeter. For children of all ages (under 4’s must be accompanied). All ages welcome as volunteers with free training provided (14-24 year olds can gain Millennium Volunteering accreditation). Further information 01545 570686 and on Facebook.

markets _______________

People’s Market, Victoria Hall, nd Lampeter. 10am-1pm every 2 & 4th Sat each month. Next markets: Sat 28 Jan, 11 & 25 Feb, 11 & 25 March. Lampeter Farmers' Market, High Street, Lampeter, 9am-2pm alternate Fridays. Next markets: Fri 3 & 17 Feb, 3, 17, & 31 March. Ffarmers Market, Neuadd Bro Fana/ Village Hall, Ffarmers, 10am-12.30pm 1st Sat in month. Llansawel Market, Llansawel Village www.woodlandclassroom.com/kids-clubs Hall, 10am-12.30pm, 3rd Sat in month. Lampeter Youth Theatre and Stage Aberaeron Farmers’ Market & More! School (LYTSS) Runs 3 terms per year Aberaeron Rugby Club, 9am-2pm every Friday at Vic Hall, 4.30-6pm. every Weds. Find us on Facebook. £40/child/term, £35 siblings, £30 move your body _________ concs. Contact Vanessa Read, 07814 Cerddwyr Llambed (Ramblers). A warm 794353 welcome to new walkers and those Dance. Mon 4-4.45pm. Creative dance who wish to try a ramble or two. sessions for children 3-6yrs. £3 / child. Sat 4 Feb, 10am: Caio Forest & Myndd Weds 5pm. Hip-Hop group for young Mallaen: following old drove road people 11-16 yrs. 10 session block for crossing Rhyd Galed to Pen Lifau. Gait£40 or £4.50 a session. ers recommended. 10miles. Theatr Felinfach, 01570 470697, Sat 11 Feb, 10am: Llanwni to New Inn: www.theatrfelinfach.cymru Afon Glwydeth skirting Mynydd TicToc. Story, dance & song sessions for Llanllwni. 7 Miles. children, 0-3 years and their parents. Wed 15 Feb, 11am: Coedwig Fri 10-11am term-time. £3/child, £1 Gymundel Long Wood for each additional child. 01570 Community Woodland. 5 miles. 470697, www.theatrfelinfach.com Sat 18 Feb, 10am: Llangeitho, Cwm Little M’zzz indoor soft play centre, Bwlch. Woodland & open pasture walk Llanybydder. Mon, Thurs, Fri, Sat & above Aeron Valley. 5miles. Sun 10am-6pm, 7 days/week in school Sat 25 Feb, 10am: Maesycrugiau: Short holidays. Birthday party bookings walk from St Llonio Church. 4miles. welcome. Tasty menu, free WiFi. All walks meet at the Rookery Car Park, 01570 480268, www.littlemzzz.co.uk. Lampeter. Contact James 01570 Ti a Fi. Weds 1-3pm, Llangeitho 480743 or Kay 01570 480041. Jubliee Hall. A parent and child group Ras Gwyl Dewi. Sun 12 Mar, from for ages 0-4. £1 a week, bring a snack. 11.15am, Llanddewi Brefi Village Hall. All welcome to come to play and chat. Adult's 10k & 5k, Children's 2k, 3k, 4k Contact Claire, 07727415634. & 5k. Great family event with medals "Lampeter Little Ones" Facebook group for all. Cawl, bread and cheese, and for parents of pre-schoolers in presentations in the village hall Lampeter area. Wondering what afterwards. Find us on Facebook. 20

canolfan hamdden a phwll nofio llambed lampeter leisure centre & swimming pool am rhagor o wybodaeth cysylltwch ar ganolfan for more information contact the leisure centre

01570 422552 / 01570 422959 lampeter-leisure@ceredigion.gov.uk Dydd / Day

Dydd Llun Monday

Dydd Mawrth Tuesday

Dydd Mercher Wednesday

Dydd Iau Thursday

Dydd Gwener Friday

Dydd Sadwrn Saturday

facebook: hamdden llambed leisure

twitter: #lampeterleisure

Amser / Time

Sesiwn / Dosbarth

Session / Class

Pris / Price

10.30-11.00pm

Troelli Dwr

Hydro Spin

£6

5.30-6.00pm

Troelli Dechreuwyr

Beginners Spin

£3

6.30-7.30pm

Cylchredai

Circuit Training

£4

7.30-8.00pm

Troelli Dwr

Hydro Spin

£6

3.30-5.00pm

Clwb Cleddyfau*

Fencing Club*

5.30-6.15pm

KettleFit

£4

5.30-6.30pm

Pilates*

£5

6.45-7.30pm

Troelli

Spin

£4

12.00-12.45pm

Ffitrwydd Ysgafn (Joan)

Ease Into Fitness (Joan)

£4

5.30-6.30pm

Pilates Pel*

Pilates Ball*

£5

5.30-6.15pm

Cam Cyntaf i Ffitrwydd

Ease Into Fitness

£4

6.15-6.55pm

Troelli

Spin

£4

6.30-7.00pm

HIIT Abs

£3

6.30-8.30pm

Bounce Fit*

£6

7.30-8.30pm

Boxercise

£4

3.30-5.00pm

Gymnasteg*

Gymnastics*

5.15-6.00pm

Aerobeg (Joan)

Aerobics (Joan)

£5/£4

6.00-6.30pm

Troelli Chwim

Spin Sprint

£3

6.00-7.00pm

Pilates*

£5

6.00-7.00pm

Clwb Rhedeg Sarn Helen*

Sarn Helen Running Club*

7.00-7.30pm

MetaFit

£3

7.30-8.30pm

Badminton Cymunedol

Community Badminton

£2

11.30am12.30pm

Aerobeg Dwr

Aqua Aerobics

£4

5.30-6.00pm

MetaFit

£3

6.00-6.30pm

Troelli Ffyrnig

Spin Blast

£3

6.30-8pm

Clwb Cleddyfau*

Fencing Club*

9.15am-1.00pm

Ysgol Gymnasteg Rees*

Rees School of Gymnastics*

2.00-3.00pm

Disco Rhowl*

Roller Disco*

*Ddim yn rhan o’r pecyn aelodaeth / *Not part of membership packages 21

£3.25/£2.40

move your body cont.d _____ Fabulous Friday Walkers. Easy access walking for an hour, depending on weather and mood. Meet rain or shine, 10am at Rookery Car Park. Free, followed by coffee and chat. Not able to manage the stroll? Just meet for coffee. Philip Lodwick, 01570 422181 Walk Out Workout. Join the WOW posse for a brisk fitness walk around Lampeter on Thursday evenings. Meet 6.30pm at the Leisure Centre for a 3-4 mile walk, including an optional hill at the end. Expect to be out for around an hour. It’s fun and it’s free! Couch to 5K Running Group. Mon & Weds, 6.30pm from the Rookery Car Park, Lampeter. 9 week course aimed at beginners who want to improve health and fitness. Free. Facebook: Lampeter Couch to 5K Running Group or contact Helen 07817 543257. Sarn Helen running and cycling club welcomes all abilities. Junior runners (age 8-16) meet at Leisure Centre, Tues 6.15pm. Adult runners meet Rookery car park, Tues 6.15 & 8pm, Thurs 6.15pm. For cycling (road and MTB): www.sarnhelen.org.uk. Squash Court Available. University Sports Hall, Lampeter, £6 per hour, available 9am-9pm, Mon-Fri. If you are interested in hire or joining a league, contact the Sports Centre, 01570 424774. Aerobics/Body Toning. Weds 7.308.30pm, Cellan Millennium Hall. £4. Contact Debbie: 01570 493594. Hydrospin (Aqua Cycling) at Lampeter Swimming Pool, Mon 10.30am & 7.30pm; Aberaeron Swimming Pool, Tues 11.30am & 6pm. Contact David Maund to book: 07792 351607. Badminton. Tues 10am-12.30pm, Coronation Hall, Pumsaint. £1.50, equipment provided but please wear suitable footwear. All abilities welcome. Yvonne 01558 650870. Indoor Short Mat Bowls. Fri 7pm, Coronation Hall, Pumsaint. £1 incl. tea, coffee and biscuits. Bowls provided, please wear flat-soled shoes. All abilities welcome. Yvonne, 01558 650870. Table Tennis. Thurs 10am-12.30pm, Coronation Hall, Pumsaint. £1.50, equipment provided but please wear

suitable footwear. Drop in, all abilities welcome. Yvonne 01558 650870. Yoga at Pantglas Yoga Centre. Thurs 10.30am, Pantglas Yoga Centre, Llandewi Brefi. Gentle yet effective yoga in a beautiful studio. 01570 493794, info@thepantglascentre.com Yoga & Pilates with Ann Inshaw. Power Vinyasa Flow Yoga: Mon 5.307pm and Fri 10-11.30am, UWTSD Sports Hall. Pilates: Tues 9.30am, Memorial Hall, Aberaeron. Tues 5.30pm and Thurs 6pm, Lampeter Leisure Centre. Pilates on the Ball: Weds 5.30pm, Lampeter Leisure Centre. Vinyasa Flow Yoga: Weds 7.15pm, Memorial Hall, Aberaeron. Contact Ann: 07826 692110. Hatha Yoga. Weds, 10-11.30am, Victoria Hall, Lampeter. Working with physical postures to relax the body and mind. Improve flexibility, balance, and concentration. Booking essential: Karen, 07547 125937. Yoga. Weds 5.30-7pm, Cellan Millennium Hall. 1st Weds each month Yoga on a Ball (bring your own Swiss ball). Small friendly group led by Pat Beaton, 01558 650594. Yoga. Mixed abilities: St Thomas' Hall, Tues 7.30-8.45pm, £6. Contact Su Bates (BWY teacher) 07588 527512. Belly Dance & Yoga Classes. Belly Dance: Tues 5.30-6.30pm. £3 Beginner Yoga: Thurs 7-8.30pm, Crugybar Village Hall, and Tues 7-8.30pm, Ffarmers. £5. Contact 01558 685321, elenamgilliatt@hotmail.com. New American Tribal Style Bellydance. Tues 1-2pm & Weds 6-7pm, dance studio in the University Sports Hall. Wendy Steele, 01570 472921, 07752 478779. Lampeter Egyptian Belly Dance. Fri 9.45 -11am, £5. Lunchtime Fit For Life For Over 50s, Fri 12.15-1.15pm £4. Gentle exercise based on Belly Dance. Both classes at Sally Saunders Dance Studio, Lampeter Industrial Estate. First session free. Rose Barter, 01239 851737, rosebarter@btinternet.com Jane Guy School of Dance. Ballet and stage work; annual production; RAD exams. Classes: Tues eves and Sat, Shiloh Chapel, Lampeter. Thurs 4.307.30pm, Theatr Felinfach. Contact 01570 470645. 23

Dances of Universal Peace. Dance brings people together to create harmony and connection. We dance in a circle using simple steps and chants from many traditions. Contact Shân Rees, 01570 218138, 07940 375147. Mat-based Pilates. Mon 2pm, Llangeitho Village Hall. Suitable for beginners, bring mat. Benefits include improved posture and body shape, muscle toning, increased energy, strength, agility and stamina, and greater mind/body/spirit connection. With Shân Rees, see above. Black Wolf Karate Club. Every Thurs at St James Hall, Cwmann: 6.30pm juniors; 7.30pm intermediate juniors/ seniors. £3.50 a class, first lesson free. Lampeter Badminton Club. Fri 5-6.30pm, Lampeter Leisure Centre, All standards welcome, £1.50.

music _________________

Lampeter Music Club Concerts. Susi Morrow & Graham Trew (piano and voice). Sun 5 Feb, 2.30pm, Ffarmers Village Hall (Neuadd Brofana). Mavron String Quartet. Sun 19 Feb, 2.30pm. Old Hall, UWTSD Lampeter. Tickets on door £11; concs £9. Students free with SU card. Two children free with paying adult. Contact 01558 650569, hollycook@live.co.uk. www.lampetermusic.co.uk Lampeter Chamber Orchestra. Next concert Sat 18 Feb, 7.30pm, Old Hall, UWTSD Lampeter. Programme to include works by Mozart & Boyce. Admission: donation on the door. www.lampeter-orchestra.co.uk or find us on Facebook. Celf Llambed Arts Last Friday each month, Victoria Hall. Shambles Café & Bar from 7pm, Bands from 8.30pm. See adverts page 12 & back page. Cwmanne Tavern Acoustic Music Sessions. Every Thursday from 8.30pm. All listings which are not date specific will continue to appear unless we are notified otherwise. Please check and update listings regularly. Diolch / Thank you lampetergrapevinelist@gmail.com

permaculture, gardening & conservation ___________ Lampeter Permaculture Group is a collective of like-minded people, interested in principles and practice of permaculture and sustainability. www.lampeterpermaculture.org Cothi Gardeners meet at 7pm on 3rd Weds each month, Coronation Hall, Pumsaint. Membership £14, visitors £3 per meeting. Contact Daisy, 01558 650829, www.cothigardeners.com, www.facebook.com/cothigardeners Living Willow Creations. DIY or expertly installed in your garden. Great activity for older children. Contact Angie, 01974 831300 info@purposefulpermaculture.co.uk Live an Abundant Life! Let permaculture open the door for you. Short courses/advice. Contact Angie, 01974 831300 info@purposefulpermaculture.co.uk

religious services/groups _

Lampeter Quakers. 10.45am every Sunday at Canolfan Steffan, Peterwell Terrace. All welcome. Crynwyr Llambed. Cwrdd bob ddydd Sul, Canolfan Steffan, Rhodfa Peterwell, 10.45yb. Croeso i bawb. Cysylltwch/ Contact lizmcd12@gmail.com, 01570 471488, www.quakersinwales.org.uk Capel Bedyddwyr, Silian. Cwrdd yr ail a pedwerydd Sul y mis am 10.15yb. Croeso i bawb. Lampeter Parish St Cybi’s Church, Llangybi. Main Sun Service: 9am (Bilingual). St Bledrws’ Church, Betws Bledrws. Main Sun Service: 10.45am St Sulien’s Church, Silian. Main Sun Service: 2pm (Bilingual) St Peter’s Church, Lampeter. Main Sun Service: 10.30am Bilingual. Other services: 8am Holy Communion (English), 9.15am Cymun Bendigaid Cymraeg (pedwerydd Sul yn unig). Church Hall available for hire, £8.50 per hour. Kitchen facilities. Contact Beryl 01570 422324 St Mary’s Church, Maestir. Main Sun Service: Eucharist 2.30pm (2nd Sun only) English. St Thomas' Methodist Church. Tues 28 Feb, 9.30am-12pm. Shrove Tuesday Pancake Coffee Morning and Sale in aid of Rhoda

Chidongo Scholarship. Sun Service 10.30am, crèche & youth activity. Church rooms for hire, kitchen facilities. Contact 01570 423757. Our Lady of Mount Carmel Roman Catholic Church, Lampeter. Sun Mass 10am. For other services see church notice board. Lampeter Evangelical Church meets every Sun, Victoria Hall, 10am-7pm. Contact Gareth Jones, Mustard Seed café, 01570 423344. Emmaus Christian Fellowship meets Sun 10.30am and 5pm at rear of 78 Bridge Street, Lampeter. Contact David Patterson, 01570 423360. St Mary's Church, Llanfair Clydogau. Bilingual services, 10.15am 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month. A warm welcome to all. Contact Revd Bill Fillery, 01570 421425. Noddfa, Eglwys y Bedyddwyr, Stryd y Bont, Llanbedr Pont Steffan. Oedfa Gymun ar Sul cynta'r mis am 3.30 y prynhawn. Oedfa am 9.30 ar drydydd Sul y mis. Ysgol Sul nob nos Wener o 4-5 yn Noddfa. Croeso cynnes 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 Revd. Bill Fillery, 01570 421425.

social _________________

Lampeter WI meet 3rd Wednesday of each month from 10.30am at St. Thomas Church. New members warmly welcome. Contact 01570 421 683. People's Kitchen. 1st Sun most months, Llanfair Clydogau Village Hall. Vegan lunch; ‘magic hat’ donations towards hall and ingredients. All welcome. Bring friends and good vibes. Contact Mandi 07976 536983 or find us on Facebook Merry Makers. Every Weds, 10.30am3pm, St James’ Hall, Cwmann. 1 Feb: Play Reading 8 Feb: Painting 15 Feb: Quiz 22 Feb: Averil's Biography New members welcome. Disabled access and toilet; free parking. £2.50 incl. vegetarian lunch and all activities. Contact Rhoda 01570 470172 or Bella 01559 370981.

Copy Deadline - Fri 10 Feb 2017 24

CYD Llambed. Ymarfer eich Cymraeg/ Practise your Welsh. Dydd Mawrth 11yb-12yh/ Tues 11am-12pm, 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. Sew, Knit and Natter. Weds 1.30-4pm, Cellan Hall. All welcome. Contact Sandie 01570 423969. Hwyl a Hamdden. A social group for the over-50s. Weds 1.30-3pm., term-time. A variety of talks, visits and light entertainment. 01570 470697, www.theatrfelinfach.com Third World Lunch St. Peter’s Church Hall, Lampeter. 1st Friday each month, 12-1.30pm. Payment by donation, all donations to Christian Aid Food Growing Programme. Cynhelir Cinio’r Trydydd Byd yn Neuadd Eglwys Sant Pedr bob dydd Gwener cyntaf y mis, o 12-1.30yh. Anfonir pob rhodd i Brosiect Tyfu Bwyd Cymorth Cristnogol. Gwerthfawrogir eich cefnogaeth. Whist Drives, every fortnight at Hafan Deg, Lampeter. All welcome. All Funds to Hafan Deg League of Friends. Contact Gwen Davies, 01570 481152. Custard Queens WI: every 1st Sunday, 7-10pm, Scouts Hall, Bryn yr Eglwys Road, Lampeter. Bring a mug & help yourself to coffee or tea. 5 Feb: Willow Weaving (tbc) 18 Feb: Crafternoon for members 5 Mar: Singing Lesson 9 Mar: Ceramic Painting 2 Apr: Easter Craft Making 7 May: Fundraising Quiz - Guests welcome Contact: 01570 471209, custardqueenswi@gmail.com www.custardqueenswi.weebly.com www.facebook.com/custardqueenswi Cinio Cymraeg Tregaron. Welsh language monthly dinners at the Talbot Hotel, 1st Tues each month. Not suitable for absolute beginners but anyone who has attended classes for a year or two will probably find the events enjoyable. Completely informal, meet in bar 7pm for 7.30pm. A small group, normally 6-8, including 2-3 fluent Welsh speakers. Contact Myra Mortlock, naturals@btinternet.com

storytelling, books & creative writing _________

needed. Drinks and cakes provided – just bring lunch and outdoor gear. For more information: 01570 493358, Creative Writing Workshop. Sat 14 Feb, www.denmarkfarm.org.uk 2-4pm, Tysul Hall, Llandysul. £10. Contact Kelly: 07888841140 or CELLAN MILLENNIUM HALL yamazaki.kelly@yahoo.co.uk CLASSES AND GROUPS Classes subject to change: Telling a New Story. New group in please check Lampeter creating the world we want. www.millenniumhallcellan.co.uk Contact Shân, 01570 218138 / 07940 for updates & contact details, and our 375147, shanharmony@aol.com What’s On page for one-off events Lampeter Writers’ Workshop welcomes new members and meets MONDAY weekly. Tues 7-9pm, Wolfson Room, Line Dancing: 7-10pm UWTSD Lampeter, during college term. 6 Feb: Golden Broth Lunch Club Come and join us. Contact Sue, 01570 423167. TUESDAY Meanwhile Storytelling Circle. 1st Lampeter Home Education Group: Monday of each month 6.30-8pm, 12-5pm Artisans Café, Lampeter. Hayley, Qi Gong: 6-7pm h.addis@live.co.uk Tai Chi: 7-8pm British Legion Lampeter is recruiting members. This is your opportunity to become a member of the Legion. Contact Sharon, 07971 806886. Age Cymru Ceredigion. are recruiting volunteers for Information & Advice project in Lampeter and surrounding areas. Role: facilitating welfare benefit applications for clients in their homes. Full training provided. Contact Carol Williams, 01239 615777.

WEDNESDAY Sew, Knit & Natter: 1.30-4pm Yoga: 5.30-7pm Aerobics & Body Toning: 7.30-8.30pm THURSDAY Gentle Yoga: 6-7.30pm WI: 2nd Thurs of month 7.30pm FRIDAY Art Group: 10am–1pm Film Night: fortnightly 7.15pm for 7.45pm

Our Aberystwyth offices will shortly be moving. The new address will be: 27 Pier Street, Aberystwyth, SY23 2LS 01970 615151 www.agecymru.org.uk/ceredigion Coedwig Gymunedol Long Wood Community Woodland: Woodland Wednesdays. Join our volunteering sessions to develop 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. Canolfan Long Wood Centre, 10am, info@longwood-lampeter.org.uk Denmark Farm Conservation Centre. Volunteer Days. Alternate Saturdays and Tuesdays, 10am-4pm, or as much time as you can spare. Activities include practical conservation tasks on our 40 acre nature reserve and helping with our wildlife monitoring. All welcome, no previous experience

To prevent undue upset or confusion Please check and update your listings regularly lampetergrapevinelist@gmail.com

We leave in all listings which are not date specific unless notified otherwise lampetergrapevinelist@gmail.com

It is your responsibility to check that details appear correctly and contact the newsletter team if changes are required lampetergrapevinelist@gmail.com

Film Night Fri 3 Feb: Pedro Almodóvar‘s Julieta (15) Adriana Ugarte, Rossy de Palma, Emma Suárez Fri 17 Feb: Absolutely Fabulous (15) Jennifer Saunders, Joanna Lumley, Jane Horrocks Fri 3 Mar: The Violin Teacher (15) Lázaro Ramos, Kaique de Jesus, Elzio Vieira Fri 17 Mar: A Street Cat Named Bob (12A) Luke Treadaway, Bob the Cat, Ruta Gedmintas Sat 1 April (matinée) The BFG (PG) Mark Rylance, Ruby Barnhill, Penelope Wilton DOORS OPEN 7.15pm for 7.45pm start Admission by Donation BIG SCREEN & DIGITAL THEATRE SOUND HEARING LOOP NOW AVAILABLE

For more details: www.millenniumhallcellan.co.uk

Copy Deadline: Fri 10 Feb

volunteering ____________

Polite Reminder

Inspiration-a-plenty at Yr Efail gardens This time of year can be gloomy and it is no surprise that many people tend towards Seasonal Adjustment Disorder but my remedy is to look ahead towards the colours of spring, hiding but ready to emerge. I planted crocuses in the woodland in the autumn and can’t wait to see their smiling yellow, blue and white blooms in Feb/March. Having succumbed to the colourful pages of the seed catalogue, we have taken delivery of next year’s ‘garden’. The packets are stored in chronological order ready to start sowing in February. The magnolia has buds (thankfully firmly closed in the hail and snow) ready to produce soft pink-edged blooms as soon as a warm spell arrives. The ruddy flowers of the Pieris japonicas add a cheery red and pink to the somewhat brown winter garden. There are flashes of yellow and red as goldfinches and siskins bombard the bird table, glad of our additions to the wild seeds they forage and the bright orange-chested bullfinches strut about feasting on honeysuckle seeds and rosehips. Such a delight to witness. Our chickens had a break before Christmas but have started egg-laying again and are settling into their newly enclosed and covered run, an attempt to keep them free of avian flu. No longer foraging free-range but gladly pecking at the fresh greens we provide daily. Great planning has led to an abundance of Redbor, Cavello Nero, Scarlet, Red Russian, Savoy and Ormskirk. All looking very healthy after being grown under enviromesh to keep them safe from cabbage root fly and pigeons. Such successes provide inspiration for this year’s plantings . I like to leave all seed heads for the birds but the fallen fritillary stems and creeping grasses needed clearing so a dry sunny day was spent clearing the woodland snowdrop patch and I was excited to see this year’s delights emerging. Since 2013 we have raised £5,478.10 for NGS by opening our garden but have decided to have a year doing messy projects that will have long-term benefits (drainage needs attention etc.). NGS will be celebrating its 90th anniversary in 2017 so we hope you will support their amazing fundraising by visiting local inspirational gardens within the scheme and return in 2018 to see what we have done at Yr Efail. There is a Winter Garden Open Day at Ty Glyn Walled Garden, Ciliau Aeron on Sunday 12 February, 12-3pm and you can find further inspiration on the Ceredigion Gardens Facebook page. Shelagh & Steve Yeomans.

Recent Reviews Tyhai - Local Treasure at the Victoria Hall. Friday 2 December 2016 Early December brought local band, Tyhai, back to Lampeter midway through an extensive tour. They were welcomed home with a standing ovation and calls for encores at the end of their set by a very appreciative audience. This Celtic-Indian jazz fusion group were hosted by Transition Llambed Development Trust in the Victoria Hall. A curry and a Welsh pint were available to help blend the cultures. It was a magical and mesmerising evening with Pete Stacey on Instruments of wind, Rajesh David on Air Piano

and Dylan Fowler on Acoustic Strings. They all contributed, at different times to the complex rhythms with the beating of skins. The musical pieces were given more colour and depth by the explanations given on their evolvement from Indian and Welsh histories. As a very Irish friend of mine says “Us Paddy's don't like jazz. We don't know when to shout ‘Oi’“. However, if you want a spiritual, meditative and moving experience, do catch Tyhai perform when you get the chance. Local treasure! Gary Thorogood

Copy Deadline: For Issue 47 - March - Friday 10 February 2017 26

However, in other parts of the UK, the situation is far more dire. In England, private companies have won over 40% of most recent contracts. Privatisation is on the rise. This is no surprise knowing that Jeremy Hunt is the Secretary of State for Health. He is the man who co-authored a book calling for the “denationalisation” of the NHS, to be replaced with a private insurance scheme as seen in the US. UKIP’s new leader, Paul Nuttall, also believes in an insurance based health service. This would be a disaster for working people, many wouldn’t be able to afford astronomical health insurance costs. The Conservative government has failed regarding the NHS, and an anti-austerity Westminster is nowhere to be seen. The Assembly is Wales’ best hope for a well-funded NHS that values patients, not profit. To “save our NHS”, Bevan would argue that the National Health Service needs to be properly funded and should never be privatised, to the detriment of patients. Instead of asking already stretched-thin Junior Doctors to bear the cost, Bevan would ensure more doctors and nurses are employed within the NHS. Bevan would pay for this by closing tax-loopholes and increasing taxes on the richest in society. While Bevan was Health Minister, the top rate of income tax increased up to 98%, today it is 45%. Keeping the Welsh NHS in the hands of the Welsh people is an absolute priority. Forget the Tory spin, the Welsh NHS is performing better than across the border and it's patients are more satisfied with the situation in Wales. We should be proud of what we’ve achieved in the Welsh NHS. Yet, the National Assembly is fighting with one hand tied behind it's back. Limited powers mean that Wales can never be adaptable or free enough to properly fund the NHS. Rhun ap Iorwerth also says “the vision of Aneurin Bevan remains half finished”, this is as “Social Care remains the responsibility of local authorities, it is means tested and people can face substantial care bills as a result.” A free, comprehensive and universally accessible health service that values people not profit is in the interest of everyone. With an ageing population, it is needed more than ever before. Let's do Aneurin Bevan justice, let's do the NHS justice. Let's end NHS privatisation and properly fund this institution. Cyffin

The end of Nye?

Aneurin Bevan, one of Wales’ greatest political figures, has had a long legacy. The ‘father of the National Health Service’ was a principled and determined man, whose political roots were forged in the pits and mining valleys. Our NHS is a national treasure, but year on year, it is being watered down and privatised by successive governments. Bevan’s dream of free, comprehensive, humane and effective healthcare paid for by the people for the people is being tarnished, it’s being privatised by the backdoor and shamefully underfunded. Behind closed doors, politicians have been dicing up the NHS and selling it to private companies to the detriment of patients. Competition in healthcare doesn’t lead to a better service, it leads to corner cutting and worsened care. We need the NHS to be accountable; a nationalised health service is accountable, a private health service run by the elite is accountable to no one and listens only to profit. Have you heard of Circle Healthcare, Virgin Care and Care UK to name a few? Profit-driven companies, hidden from public view, should not be treating our most vulnerable in society. In Wales, the NHS is entirely devolved to the National Assembly. Despite the Welsh Government’s budget being cut by billions in real term money since the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats took power in 2010, NHS spending in Wales has increased. Considering Brexit, will Carwyn Jones keep to this and properly fund the NHS? Would giving the National Assembly tax raising powers allow for the NHS to be funded properly? Wales is not free from private company interference within the NHS. Private Finance Initiative (PFI) Hospitals are indebting the Welsh NHS. This is where private companies have built NHS hospitals and leased them back to the NHS, placing our NHS in extreme debt. Creeping Privatisation is a threat in Wales. Plaid Cymru’s Rhun ap Iorwerth, the Shadow Health Minister for Wales, says exclusively that “since the Plaid Cymru-Labour coalition government ended, the NHS has increasingly used private providers.”

Could you write an article, letter or review? Word count: 700 maximum Send to: lampetergrapevine@gmail.com

Deadline: Fri 10 February 2017 See Grapevine page vichall.org.uk for full guidelines 27

www.clonc.co.uk

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.

www.clonc360.cymru

Cofiwch fynd i’r wefan hyperlleol am newyddion Cymraeg ardal Llanbedr Pont Steffan. Dyma grynodeb o rai storïau diweddar.

Please go to the hyperlocal website for Lampeter area news in Welsh. Here is a summary of some recent stories.

Pencarreg Parish Ramblers Club Walk

Taith Clwb Cerdded Plwyf Pencarreg

By Alun Jones 10/01/17

With the history of The Hamilton Foot Bridge that used to cross the River Teifi from the grounds of Dolgwm Isaf to Dolaugwyrddion Isaf.

Gan Alun Jones 10/01/17

Gyda hanes Bont Droed Hamilton a arferai groesi’r Afon Teifi o dir Dolgwm Isaf i Dolaugwyrddion Isaf.

Gig Y Cardis yn llwyddiant yn Llanbed

The success of the Welsh Bands in Lampeter

Gan Sian Elin 09/01/17

By Sian Elin 09/01/17

Noson gan yr Urdd gyda Candelas, Cpt.Smith ac Argraph yn Neuadd Fictoria.

An event organised by the Urdd with Candelas, Cpt.Smith and Argraph in the Victoria Hall.

Gwener Gwallgo ac Adfywiad yn Nhafarnau Llanbed

Mad Friday and the revival of pubs in Lampeter

Gan Dylan Lewis 30/12/16

Landlord newydd, Clwb Pêl-droed ar ei newydd wedd a dwy dafarn wedi ailagor yn gwneud Llanbed yn le da am noson mas.

By Dylan Lewis 30/12/16

A new landlord, newly decorated Soccer Club and the reopening of two pubs making Lampeter a good place for a night out.

Noson gymdeithasol ym Mhrifysgol Cymru Y Drindod Dewi Sant, Llanbed

A social evening at the University of Wales Trinity Saint Davids, Lampeter

Gan Sian-Elin Davies 29/12/16

Dr Jeremy Smith yn rhannu rhai o ddatblygiadau diweddaraf y brifysgol gyda thrigolion yr ardal.

By Sian-Elin Davies 29/12/16

Dr Jeremy Smith sharing some of the university’s latest developments with local people.

Corau lleol yn rhan o gynhyrchiad newydd sioe eiconig

Local choirs participating in a new production of an iconic show

Gan Nia Wyn Davies 23/12/16

Côr Cardi-gân, Corisma a Meibion y Mynydd yn rhan o gynhyrchiad ‘Teilwng yw’r Oen’ yn Theatr Felinfach.

By Nia Wyn Davies 23/12/16

Cardi-gân, Corisma and Meibion y Mynydd choirs taking part in a modern production of the Messiah in Theatr Felinfach.

Emyr ac Eirian Jones yn codi £13,500 tuag at Glangwili a Tenovus

Emyr and Eirian Jones raising £13,500 towards Glangwili and Tenovus

Gan Manon Wyn James 22/12/16

Yn dilyn Noson Mike Doyle yn Llanbed cyflwynwyd arian mawr tuag at dau achos da.

By Manon Wyn James 22/12/16

Following an Evening with Mike Doyle in Lampeter, a substantial amount of money was presented towards two good causes.

Pobl ifanc lleol yn codi arian ar gyfer taith Patagonia

Local young people raising money towards an expedition to Patagonia

Gan Dylan Lewis 21/12/16

Twm Ebbsworth o Lanwnnen a Manon Lois Williams o Bencarreg wedi eu dewis i gynrychioli’r Urdd ym Mhatagonia.

By Dylan Lewis 21/12/16

Twm Ebbsworth from Llanwnnen and Manon Lois Williams from Pencarreg have been selected to represent the Urdd in

Dylan Lewis 28

Multiple Sclerosis Support Group - Ceredigion - ‘Inspiration’

I lie in bed unable to sleep. This happens when you have Multiple Sclerosis. It can be due to spasms, pain, panic, twitching, dry mouth and swallowing difficulties, needing the loo and many other symptoms. Strange really that you can feel so exhausted and yet you cannot sleep! Personally I can find it quite stimulating. What I consider to be amazingly inspiring thoughts can travel through my mind. I have to try to trap these ‘inspirations’ from my imaginings for they can easily have flown away by the morning and as hard as I try they will not come back. Thoughts of an inspirational cat came into my thoughts. He is helping an elderly lady to cope with back pain. ‘How?’ you ask. By licking her feet. She wakes up in the morning unable to move due to stiffness and pain in her back. The cat’s licking is so

soothing it relaxes her enough that she forgets the pain. I shall have to train my cat to do the same! Perhaps it’s a similar feeling to the lovely, relaxing Reflexology that Annie does on our hands when she joins us at our MS Support Group. Visions of my Labrador, Nye, come into my thoughts, my personal source of ‘Inspiration’. Even as a young puppy he quickly learnt that he could do many things to help me. I only showed him things once and he knew what to do. Such a clever boy. Thoughts of Children in Need. Inspirationally positive young people taking part in the Rickshaw Challenge, reduced me to tears as they told of the hard obstacles they face. The Paralympic competitors who manage despite all the odds to bring back so many medals. The amazing Kadeena Cox who had strokes and then while getting over that was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. What an ‘inspiration’ she is. Angela Rippon in her programme about Alzheimer’s Disease which affected her mother. She said ‘It’s not what happens to you, but how you cope, as we all have challenges’. The Queen in her Christmas message said that we can’t all do great things but can do small things with love. ‘Inspiration’ comes, not in my dreams, but from the people I know who have MS and yet keep so positive and cheerful when we meet in The Mustard Seed Cafe, in College Street, Lampeter on the 1st Monday of the month from 1.303.30. Come and join us. Croeso i Bawb Looking forward to seeing you. Judith McKay, MS Support Volunteer, 01570 493509 Hazel Ellis, Chair Ceredigion MS Branch, 01974 261640

Why not get in touch … the Lampeter Grapevine team is always keen to hear from you lampetergrapevine@gmail.com 29

COEDWIG GYMUNEDOL LONG WOOD COMMUNITY WOODLAND It is said wood warms you twice, once when you cut it and once when you burn it. However, volunteering at Long Wood Community Woodland warms me for a third time, particularly after a hard days working, learning, and of course socialising. Volunteering at Long Wood in the summer is one thing, when the weather is fine and the trees are in full leaf, it is just so easy, out in the sunshine all day. It is a little bit different in the winter however it still has its advantages. For starters you are getting exercise and hopefully replenishing your vitamin D stocks, not just sitting at home burning fuel to keep warm, or consoling yourself with a bowl of ribsticking stew and dumplings. Having said that, sometimes I feel like I deserve some ribsticking comfort food after a day volunteering at Long Wood. At present the main focus of the volunteer group is on collecting broad leaf saplings to plant in the clear fell area. This is quite a rewarding task, looking for saplings that have self-seeded in inappropriate places where they will not thrive, gently lifting them up and heeling them into temporary beds ready for planting. This task is brilliant for a team like ours, very diverse, varying ages (20-75) and varying fitness levels and abilities. Some of us are good at

recognising trees and showing other members where and what to lift, some of the group are amazing with a shovel whilst others help bag up the trees or heel them in the temporary bed. Other tasks for the winter are clearing and improving some of the pathways, repairing and making stiles, thinning and coppicing some of the areas within the wood. Also creating dead hedges is something we do quite a lot of. This is a task that everyone can join in with. Cutting sticks, pointing them, hammering them in, collecting the windfall wood and laying it in a hedge. Most people find this task very satisfying, you really do see the effect of your work in a very short time. So, if you have got that after Christmas oompf feeling and you feel you would like to join us, you would be very welcome. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t worry if you have never worked in this environment before, just come along. If nothing else you can replenish your vitamin D, which is free to all volunteers. So please get in contact: 01570 493355, info@longwood-lampeter.org.uk Or turn up at the Long Wood visitors centre on Wednesday at 10 am. Dinah Clark, Long Wood Volunteer

Join our mailing list, find us on Facebook or www.longwood-lampeter.org.uk. Contact: 01570 493355, info@longwood-lampeter.org.uk

Lampeter Rotary Club Presents Recliner Chair Thursday 8 December 2016 - Presentation of a recliner

chair

Cleddau

ward of Glangwili hospital by President

Kevin

Sivyer

behalf of Lampeter Rotary Club. The chair will allow relatives of terminally ill

patients to

stay comfortably alongside their loved ones during their final days. The idea for the chair was suggested by ex-senior sister Fran Evans shortly before her retirement from the ward. Current senior sister Vicky Thomas commented that the chair is vital for both patient and relative and will be a fitting legacy to Fran's long and dedicated commitment to Cleddau ward. Kevin Sivyer 30

L-r Senior sister Vicky Thomas, sister Fran Evans, and President Kevin Sivyer

BRIDGES NOT WALLS - PONTYDD NID FFINIAU

President Trump, and the growing expression of blame towards minorities. We encouraged people to speak up to counteract the prevailing negativity. Around the UK there were actions at about 150 bridges, as well as around the world in Paris, New York, Malaga, Dublin, Amsterdam, New Zealand, South Africa, Australia and many other places. I'm told there are many pics of events on Instagram, and on the Bridges Not Walls website and Facebook page. We all felt it was a great idea to hold actions in as many places as possible rather than one or two big gatherings in major cities. It gets noticed by people who would have ignored it or never heard about it - and shows that people in your own community are concerned about the issue. I hope there are more actions held in this way.

About 25 people came to support the action at Lampeter bridge near the Co-op store on Friday 20 January. We had several banners in both Welsh and English - Bridges not walls and Pontydd nid ffiniau, plus Pontiau dim walliau (the latter we were told would be a more youthful and slangy version!). We handed out leaflets with wording from the Bridges Not Walls website stating that

"we will push back against the forces of hatred and division. We will extend a hand of solidarity to brothers and sisters ...around the world. We will build bridges between our communities and unite as citizens. We will show we are here, and here for each other".

Remember that for evil to triumph it is only necessary for good men and women to keep silent.

We received much friendly and encouraging support from passers by, many of whom expressed concern about

Judy Cooper

Ysgol Henry Richard

Christmas celebrations The inspiration for the Christmas productions of both the Llanddewi Brefi and Tregaron cynradd campuses was the popular BBC1 programme ‘Strictly Come Dancing’. Both village halls were full to capacity for the evening performances with the Tregaron pupils even performing at a matinee due to the high demand for tickets. It was a pleasure to see all pupils on stage acting, singing and dancing and combining everything with the traditional Christmas story.

The cast of the Llanddewi Brefi cynradd campus of ‘Strictly Dolig’

Pupils of both the Uwchradd and Llanddewi Brefi Cynradd campus joined the community groups of the village to celebrate Christingle at St.David’s Church.

The cast of the Tregaron cynradd campus of ‘Strictly Dolig’

School Council The inspiration for the competition arranged by the school council was their discussion about the school’s anti-bullying policy at a recent meeting. Congratulations to Fflur Richards on her winning design for the cover of the current policy. The school council were also inspired by the Save the Children Christmas jumper Day and raised over £300 in this colourful way and by holding a cake stall.

Christmas Fair Pupils from the Uwchradd campus held their annual Carol Service at Bwlchgwynt Chapel, with vocal and instrumental solos and ensembles, choral performances and readings. A collection was made towards the Christian Aid Christmas Appeal following an inspirational talk by Huw Thomas, Head Of Christian Aid Wales during his recent visit.

Former pupil, Robyn Lyn Evans was invited this year to open our annual Christmas Fair. He is certainly an inspiration to all as he is now a successful professional tenor, singing on operatic stages all over the country. Robyn, who has just released his recent cd ‘Ah, mes ami’ reminisced in his address about his time at School and of the inspiration he had in order to follow his dream. Another former pupil, Geraint Lloyd was present during the evening interviewing Robyn, the pupils, staff, parents and friends and all was heard on his evening show on BBC Radio Cymru. He has certainly been an inspiration for the year 9 production group who’s recent radio programme ‘Radio Rocio Henry’ was heard on www.cymrufm during the holidays. 33

Compiled by Rhiannon Lewis

Vintage & designer clothing & accessories Llun-Sad 10.30 - 5pm Mon-Sat Ar gau Merch – Closed Wed Canolfan Grefftau Aberaeron Craft Centre Lampeter People’s Market - Carmarthen Flea facebook.com/gwisgouk 01545 238282

Copy Deadline: Fri 10 Feb

ads & classified ads & classified ads & classified

Dillad a chyfwisgoedd vintage a gan ddylunwyr

Family History Research

LAMPETER TOWN FENCING CLUB

Would you like a full family tree, detailed research into individual ancestors or help solving a family mystery? I am an experienced genealogist and particularly enjoy uncovering the personal stories of everyday life.

Tues - 15.30-17.00 Fri - 18.30-20.00

LAMPETER LEISURE CENTRE Contact: Sean Slater 01570 493139

Elissa Aldous-Hughes 01558 650525 research@elissaonline.net

anpiobaire1@aol.com

Amanda J. Clarke C.Hyp Smoking Cessation Treatment at The Woodlands Clinic

To advertise here … contact lampetergrapevineads@gmail.com

STOP SMOKING In a single session - for just £60 Anti-smoking treatment is carried out in a single session and takes approximately one hour. During this treatment, hypnosis is used to simply break the habit and remove the desire and craving for a cigarette. As long as the patient WANTS to stop smoking then this treatment is highly successful. In fact, hypnosis has been proved to be one of the most successful methods of quitting, as it doesn’t rely on nicotine substitutes or replacements but quite simply, removes the desire to smoke. During the course of my ten years in practice, I have helped over 350 people permanently quit smoking by the use of Curative Hypnotherapy. Hypnosis is simply a deep state of relaxation, similar to that achieved during meditation, yoga etc. It is a perfectly natural state and the patient remains in complete control at all times. Please contact me for a free information leaflet or to book an appointment.

Amanda J. Clarke C.Hyp The Woodlands Clininc, Bwlchllan, Lampeter

01570 470046 Free information leaflet available on request 34

Ysgol Bro Pedr

Real Business Challenge 2016/17 Congratulations to a Business group from year 10 on their recent achievement in the first round of the ’Real Business Challenge 2016/17.’ Four groups from the School took part originally, with the groups ‘Geog Juice’ and ‘Jiwsee’ then being put forward for the challenge. Congratulations to the Jiwsee group and its members; Bryn Jones, Sasha Evans, Sioned Fflur Davies, Amber Davies and Carys Evans, who managed to go through to the final round in Cardiff. It will be a very good experience for them to be able to work with mentors from the Coca Cola Company!

Iceland Trip

The Glacier is said to have retreated significantly in the last 30 years, leaving behind a gauge and creating a huge valley. We also visited numerous waterfalls on our trip around rural Iceland, leaving behind the humble city lights of Reykjavik. Here, we visited a waterfall of the name ‘Salajafoss’, a twin tiered drop with gushing falls and strong currents. It was something to be seen! There was also much Nordic history on our trip, with our tour guide, named ‘Siggy’ and brilliant bus driver, giving us regular insights to the Icelandic legends. A significant number of the population believe in Elves, Fairies and Trolls. It’s even said that such beings are consulted when building new infrastructures, such as roads and bridges! We also learnt of the ‘Viking Runes’, typical of Nordic history. Finally, I would like to say a huge thank you on behalf of all students to those who organised the trip, and to those who accompanied us. It was a wonderful experience! Nikita Petry, 13Steffan

From October 21st - 25th (2016), 41 students from Ysgol Bro Pedr embarked on a journey to Iceland, Scandinavia. We left on Friday, the anticipation from months of waiting finally ending as we began our exciting journey. We flew from Gatwick Airport in the evening, arriving late at night in Keflavik, with a wet and windy weather front to greet us. Later, we reached our first hotel to get a good night’s rest before exploring Iceland! On the First day of our visit, we firstly travelled out to the famous ‘Blue Lagoon’. The lagoon is located further south, and the source of its warm water comes from geothermal energy. I and my fellow students thoroughly enjoyed the warm Silica and Sulphur rich waters, which are said to be good to the skin too! Iceland has a volcanic nature due to its location upon a tectonic boundary (the mid-Atlantic Ridge), hence it’s the most tectonically active country in the world. Our holiday also included visiting many physical attractions, such as waterfalls and a volcanic creator. My personal favourite was the Solheimajokull glacier, and we all experienced first-hand the beauty of this frozen wonder! (It’s safe to say the Geographers were extremely happy!!).

Compiled by Heini Thomas 35

This thirtieth Local General Knowledge and Cryptic Crossword is sponsored by “Bones for Life” teacher Marye Wyvill. She has offered the winner a free 45-minute session. PRIZE: Voucher “Bones for Life” addresses the problem of osteoporosis through exercises designed to strengthen bones by sending appropriate levels of pressure through the skeletal system. And in order for pressure to travel unimpeded through bones, “Bones for Life” practices also aim to improve the Prize Local Knowledge/Cryptic Crossword No 30 (Jeep) way we stand and move. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Two examples give us hope, and a 10 plan of action: 11 12 1. Astronauts’ loss of bone density while in space is so great 13 that the skeleton cannot support them when they return to 14 15 16 17 earth’s gravity. Yet with a regime of careful exercise bone 18 19 density can recover. 20 21 22 23 2. A woman in rural Africa can carry up to a third of her body -weight on her head. There, osteoporotic fracture is rare. It is 24 25 likely that her posture and way of moving is giving her 26 27 immunity from fracture. For further information about “Bones for Life” and its 28 29 30 31 32 33 developer, Ruthy Alon, see: www.bonesforlife.com competition

34 37

36 38

Spare (rough working) grid on page 6

Across 1. Religious building at Strata Florida (10,5) 10. Dead end for the French when Scotland leaves, all conducts change (3) 11. Winter warmer from brie/fig rule chef re-wrote (3,8,4) 13. Pledge alternative way to fasten tent (3) 14. Replaces a central point of NATO lie to expose her (7) 16. A war doc in distress is said to die a thousand deaths (1,6) 18. Up front, punt out and get back (3) 19. Swerve off course, shy away middle left! (3) 20. Shook one about as facial feature revealed (8) 22. Jeep is a dog? (6) 24. Superrich at heart go astray (3) 25. RAC fixed a vehicle (3) 26. Teetotaller who varies train base (8) 27. Sounds like Jane is more affectionate (5) 28. Stop anger with party decorations and use to interrupt flight (7,8) 34. Employ circus elephant in part (3) 35. Last call has it around me (4) 36. Deer sturgeon eggs (3) 37. Lampeter toll gates destroyed by this revolt 1st August 1843 (3,7,5) 39. Ocean warning sets island’s rigs adrift (8,7)

Dysgwr yw Marye hefyd, a byddai hi’n croesi cyfle i ymarfer Cymraeg wrth ddysgu “Esgyrn am Oes”! Down 1. Cambridge University short ban on Caribbean rum (5) 2. Glad to see someone when eyes are itchy? (5,3,4,4) 3. Clone he tossed about for level of responsibility (7) 4. Endlessly cruel lament (3) 15. Shakespeare, Donne and Shelley assembled sentence resolver (6,10) 6. Charge brought against four men following event in Lampeter 24th June 2016 (6) 7 and 38 Down. Sauron’s possession – Get up, plug firewall Ron! (3,8,4) 8. Last ship built at the Dolphin yard, Aberaeron, 1864, a new ironstone bargain (10,6 9. Give way to profit obtained (5) 12. French/English, West added, but not amounting to much (3) 15. Boat found in penniless park (3) 17. Alternative clansman provides Spanish house (4) 20. Action taken by Lampeter student about a missing axe, more appropriate for a rugby field? (4,6) 21. Is Corby endless celestial body? (3) 23. Weighs up again seer’s assets when time is missing (10) 25. Californian poppy that would make vessels for thickened milk (9) 29. Volcanic fallout can wash out west (3) 30. A lager fermented into vinegar (6) 31. Biscuit outfit removed for famous writer (3) 32. 80 yards of wool found in a meadow (3) 33. False response sounds like tangled string (3) 38. See 7 Down.

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Closing Date for Entries: Fri 10 Feb 2017, 5pm Name: ............................................................... Tel: ............................................( Day)................................................(Eve) Email: ..................................................................................................................... Place in Competition Entries box in Library, Mark Lane Bakery or Postbox at Victoria Hall By post: Cryptic Crossword No. 30, Grapevine, c/o Victoria Hall, Bryn Rd, Lampeter SA48 7EE.

Congratulations to our Crossword Winner

Lampeter Loyalty Card

Lowri Hughes

Winners of £30 Loyalty Card Vouchers November: Molly Blayney, Pontsian December: James Kendall, Llangybi January: Dylan Lewis, Cwmann

Good Luck to everyone for the next Draw

Reminder: Themes, Copy Deadlines & Publication Dates Issue Theme

Publication Copy (for People’s Deadline Market)

Mar Preparation Fri 10 Feb

Sat 25 Feb

Apr

Issues: Energy

Fri 10 Mar

Sat 25 Mar

May

Transition

Fri 14 Apr

Sat 29 Apr

June

Food For Thought

Fri 12 May

Sat 27 May

Please Send the following to: letters & articles lampetergrapevine@gmail.com listings lampetergrapevinelist@gmail.com adverts & classifieds lampetergrapevineads@gmail.com

Meleri from the Falcondale Hotel presenting Lowri with her prize

Thanks to all of the following keen puzzlers who attempted crossword 29 and apologies to everyone for leaving the previous spare grid in, oops! Well done to Michael & Hilary Davies who adapted & used it anyway! J. Barnicoat, Marilyn Bray, Gary Brine, Doris Critchley, Alun Davies, Caroline Davies, Daniel Davies, Geraint Davies, Jen Davies, Michael & Hilary Davies, Sarah Davies, Terence Denham, Carol Evans, Llinos Griffiths, Ken Guy, Trevor Harris, Jane Holmes, David Hyde, Sally Jones, Dawn Kenwright, George Kinchington, Tony Mardell, Janice McEwan, Brenda Old, Geoff Oldrid, Hugh Parry, Elaine Pelling, Angela Roberts, Sarah Roberts, Caroline Smith, Linda Wigley and Marye Wyvill. Check out your answers below. See page 37 for more details about the prize from our sponsor for issue 47, Marye Wyvill NB: Competition entry boxes are located in the Library and Mark Lane Bakery, or you can post entries to Cryptic Crossword No 30, Grapevine, C/O Victoria Hall, Bryn Road, Lampeter or drop it into the letter box if you’re passing. Local Knowledge/Cryptic Crossword No 29 by “Jeep” Answers

next issue… march - issue 47 copy deadline: friday 10 february theme: ‘preparation’ what do you do to prepare yourself for an important occasion? how do you prepare your garden for Spring? what techniques could you use to help you prepare for exams? can you share your food preparation tips? why not write in and tell us … (as long as it’s not over 700 words! And if you are a regular contributor - please try to keep your articles to 400 words max.)

Diolch / Thank you lampetergrapevine@gmail.com

H E

U U

I O

P O

N C

I E

O N

I B

I O

E I

L C

S R I

L M

N T E R

N G

D C

H A R

R I