Lampeter Grapevine Issue 48 Apr 2017

contents in this issue… reviews & letters ads & classifieds what’s going on secret travels of the grapevine town council news vitalism/vitality/ vital force teifi arts group starting a women’s circle local people energy climate crossroads ysgol y dderi conti’s café uwtsd kcc celtic christianity ms support group long wood classical iranian music jottings cothi gardeners as good as it gets plant swap ty glyn davis trust national gardening week art at the hall: wood & wool homeopathy cymdeithas hanes llambed lampeter museum sound energy for health & well-being clonc crossword competition kids in action

Grapevine is now available around the The Secret Travels of the Grapevine … world digitally via issuu.com/lampetergrapevine/stacks … but we are also really interested to know Can your copy of Grapevine be the most how far and wide the paper versions have environmentally friendly traveller? Or will travelled; what local villages and communities yours be shared in a variety of unusual ways, it has reached and what route it has taken - Or be found in an quirky local location, be perhaps how many people have passed it on upcycled or recycled? to someone else?

Where will your copy of Grapevine end up?

Are you planning any travels over the coming Why don’t you send us your photos to: months? If so please don’t forget to pack your lampetergrapevine@gmail.com copy of Grapevine - we’re always fascinated to and we’ll publish them in future issues. Eds. find out where in the world it goes with you.

Hi there, I have just returned from a visit to a friend in Lampeter.

We called in to the chip shop 'Oh My Cod'. I picked up a copy of the March edition of Grapevine magazine in the chippy.

So now I am back at home in Cardiff reading it. Reading ‘ The Secret Travels of

the Grapevine’ prompted me to get in touch.

When I have finished with it, I will pass it on to my daughter who also lives in Cardiff. I will then have it back and keep it.

I found it very interesting and informative, an ideal way to get to know what goes on in Lampeter, what services are available and things to do.

As I plan to be spending a lot more time in Lampeter, I found that this magazine was great

Thanks for getting in touch Patricia. We’re glad you have

to learn about what goes on in the local area.

enjoyed reading the Grapevine.

Best Regards,

Let’s hope you get to read lots more in future.

Patricia King

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Cardiff

Thanks to Andy Aynsley for sending these recent photos of Grapevine during a trip to Palmeral of Elche, a World Heritage Site in the province of Alicante, Spain.

The Palmeral of Elche, is a landscape of groves of date palms, that was formally laid out, with elaborate irrigation systems, at the time the Muslim city of Elche was erected (towards the end of the tenth century A.C.) when much of the Iberian peninsula was Arab. http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/930

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The Palmeral is an oasis, a system for agrarian production in arid areas. It is also a unique example of Arab agricultural practices on the European continent.

Cultivation of date palms in Elche is known at least since the Iberian times, dating from around the fifth century B.C.

GRAPEVINE no. 48, April 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 … at a time when spring has finally burst into life and the occasional hint of sunshine tempts us to spend more time outside; daffodils and snowdrops brighten the roadside verges, and lambs jump and chase around the fields. A perfect fit for our theme 'Issues: Energy' these things bring a smile to my face, encouraging a feeling of positivity and motivation to inspire the final push to complete this publication.

As I near the end of a tough ‘Grapevine’ week, I have been reflecting on how much energy is spent producing each issue … Last month I alluded to the great many hours devoted by volunteers to the process -

planning,

reminding,

prompting,

sifting,

sorting,

liaising,

negotiating, preparing, tracking, designing, shaping and squeezing the amazing mass of content that is packed into each edition of your favourite local newsletter! In addition, we should perhaps consider the energy expended in the manufacture of paper; the production of electricity to power the computers and printing machines; or the fuel and commitment that aids the distribution. Some may say that this is not cost effective and is therefore wasted energy, but I would disagree. If instead you take into account how these elements can be

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offset, then the benefits for the local community and economy surely outweigh any negatives - I am thinking of the value and reach of Grapevine as a source of information for the local rural communities where internet access is still far from a reality; where mobile signals are still non-existent; the benefits for small businesses that are promoted; the local groups who are supported; the platform for debate that is created; and the distribution network that results from

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There are many more ways to interpret how energy can be an issue.

So why not delve inside these pages to discover how energy can challenge, inform, excite or inspire you.

Darllenwch yn hapus / Happy reading.

Angie Martin, Editor

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Cynhaliwyd y cyfarfod misol diwethaf ar ddydd Iau 23ain Chwefror, 2017 yn Neuadd yr Eglwys Llanbedr Pont Steffan.

Y Cadeirydd oedd y Maer y Cyngh. David Smith.

CYFLWYNIAD Derbyniwyd cyflwyniad gan Mr Richard Lee, Cyfarwyddwr Cyflenwi Gwasanaethau Ymddiriedolaeth GIG Gwasanaeth Ambiwlans. Trafodwyd amser ymateb.

Categori: Coch: (Tua 60-70 o alwadau o’r cyfanswm o 1,300) Modd Ymateb: goleuadau glas – mewn llai nag neu o fewn 8 munud Ymateb y Gwasanaeth Ambiwlans: Adnoddau Lluosog i gynnwys Ambiwlans, Car Mesur Perfformiad: Cyfredol 65% o fewn 8 munud; yn y dyfodol o bosibl 70% mewn llai nag 8 munud gan anelu hyd at 75% Gosod mewn lle o bosibl is-set glinigol fel Diffibriliwr ar gyfer digwyddiadau yn ymwneud â churiad y galon wedi peidio o fewn 4 munud.

Categori Amber (tua 65% o gyfanswm y galwadau.) Modd Ymateb : Golau Glas Ymateb y Gwasanaeth Ambiwlans: Bydd y claf yn cael ei drin gan glinigydd â hawl neu adnoddau mewn modd amserol wedi ei seilio ar angen glinigol. Holl bwysig yw trosglwyddo i le priodol.

Mesur Perfformiad: Ymyriadau Clinigol / Canlyniadau Cleifion Categori: Gwyrdd. Modd Ymateb: Gwrando a Thrin neu ymateb arferol cyflymder ar y ffordd. Ymateb y Gwasanaeth Ambiwlans: cludaint cynlluniedig difrys: Ambiwlans neu Dacsi neu Gwrando a Thrin atgyfeiriad i gludiant ei hun, dacsi neu ambiwlans difrys. Mesur Perfformiad: Clinigol; Boddhad Cleifion.

93 o alwadau “Coch” wedi eu gwneud yn Llanbedr Pont Steffan ym 2016. Penderfynwyd sefydlu lleoliadau diffibrilwyr o fewn y dref.

SEREMONI URDDO’R MAER 2017 Cynhelir ar ddydd Gwener 26ain o Fai, 2017 yn yr Hen Neuadd, Prifysgol Cymru Y Drindod Dewi Sant. Cynhelir y Cyfarfod Cyffredinol Blynyddol ar ddydd Mercher 17eg o Fai 2017 a’r etholiad ar ddydd Iau 4ydd o Fai 2017.

YSGOL BRO PEDR - DISGO Y Ddawns Flynyddol i gymryd lle ar ddechrau mis Ebrill o dan arweiniad y Cyngor Tref.

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The last monthly meeting was held on Thursday 23 February 2017 at Lampeter Church Hall with Mayor Cllr David Smith presiding.

PRESENTATION A Presentation was received from Mr Richard Lee, Director of Operations, Welsh Ambulance NHS Trust. Response times were discussed.

Category: Red: (approx. 60-70 calls out of 1,300) Response Mode: Blue lights – less than or equal to 8 minutes Ambulance Response: Multiple Resources including Ambulance, Car Performance Measures: Current 65% within 8 minutes. Future state possibly 70% less than 8 minutes, with ambition for 75% Possibility for clinical subsets like defibrillator at cardiac arrests within 4 mins.

Category Amber (approx. 65% of total call volume) Response Mode: Blue Lights Ambulance Response: The patient will be seen by the right clinician or resource in a timely manner based on clinical need. Key is transfer to right place.

Performance Measures: Clinical Interventions/ Patient Outcomes Category: Green. Response Mode: Hear and Treat or normal road speed response. Ambulance Response: Planned non-emergency transport: Ambulance or Taxi or Hear and Treat referral to own transport, taxi or non-emergency ambulance.

Performance Measures: Clinical Outcomes; Patient Satisfaction.

93 “Red” Incidents were reported in Lampeter in 2016. It was resolved to establish the locations of defibrillators within the town.

MAYOR’S INSTALLATION CEREMONY 2017 This will take place on Friday 26 May 2017 at the Old Hall, University of Wales Trinity Saint David. The Annual General Meeting: Wednesday 17 May 2017.

Elections: Thursday 4 May 2017.

YSGOL BRO PEDR – DISCO The Town Council will host the Annual Disco at Ysgol Bro Pedr at the beginning of April.

Vitalism / Vitality / Vital Force during pregnancy?

I see vitalism at work every time I treat one of my patients.

I can see the quality and quantity of their inner energy through their current symptoms. The 5 organ system of Chinese medicine associates lung symptoms with grief and sadness; kidney problems with fear and anxiety; liver problems with anger issues; stomach disturbances with worry (‘churning things over’ describes the process of digestion rather well!); and the heart deals with joy and the ability to love of course! Intangible disturbances have a very real effect on us.

How do clairvoyants know inexplicable things? Why do some places make us feel uncomfortable? Rupert Sheldrake, the biologist, has put forward a hypothesis of morphic field resonance, has a vision of a living, developing Universe, and sees psychic phenomenon as an extension of biology, summed up in his book ‘The Sense of Being Stared At and Other Aspects of the Extended Mind’.

There are waves and/or particles of energy all around us; some are measurable with standard scientific instruments, and some require deeper levels of perception. Just because we cannot see them does not mean that they don’t affect us. Can you feel the presence of your family / community network, even when you’re not physically with them?

When I use homoeopathy, first I have to perceive the quality of the disturbance in the patient’s energy. Then I have to find a remedy to match. Everything in nature can be used as a homoeopathic remedy, and each of those things has its own unique signature. The substance is then diluted and potentized, and given in pure energy form.

The results of the energetic interaction, guided by the patient’s Vital Force, can be monitored through the changes in the body’s symptoms and mental state.

Vitalism at work. We are more than machines!

Joanne Camlin BSc WSHom

Energy; what a massive topic.

In terms of accepted science, there is measurable energy and that’s about it. ‘Vitalism’, “the theory that the origin and phenomena of life are dependent on a force or principle distinct from purely chemical or physical forces” is a concept that has been around since ancient Egyptian times, and a vigorous debate between vitalism and atomistic mechanism has gone on ever since. In 1810, the chemist Jons Jacob Berzelius (who identified several elements) stated the hypothesis that living beings are governed by a ‘vital force’. The doctor and chemist Samuel Hahnemann also published his greatest work ‘Organon of the Rational art of Healing’ in 1810, in which he also talks about the Vital Force. Legions of biologists and philosophers have showed an interest in the idea of a governing spiritual force, including Alfred Russel Wallace, the co-discoverer of natural selection; Rudolph Steiner, the founder of anthroposophy; Louis Pasteur, the famous microbiologist, and many more. Mechanistic scientists have tried to reduce even mental health to mere chemical imbalances in the brain – the US National Institute of Mental Health states that “mental disorders are biological disorders involving brain circuits”, and yet David Kupfer, the head of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, of the American Psychiatric Association says “we have been telling patients for several decades that we are waiting for bio-markers…We are still waiting”.

There is still much contention between those scientists who view the body as a mechanical system, and those who look to the influence of the wider environment.

How far does the influence of the wider environment go?

There has been increasing evidence and research on the last few decades that we are mostly products of our environment, rather than our genes or chemical circuitry (for a great read, see ‘Not in Your Genes’ by Oliver James) It is widely accepted that bereavement, loneliness, bullying, unemployment, poverty and abuse have a great impact on our well-being. Is Alzheimer’s disease caused by diet and chemical imbalances and genes alone? Or is it caused (also?) by loneliness, isolation and grief? How do these things affect our energy reserves? How can we measure our vital energy? We cannot see it; like the wind, it can only be observed by the influence it has on surrounding matter, but through this our ‘Vital Force’ CAN be measured and recorded. Vitalism is, at its most obvious, the difference between an alive being and a dead body. What is it that leaves the body at the time of death?

And what is it (many women who have had a baby know what I mean) that enters into the foetus at some point

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Ian O’Reilly LETTERS, NOTIFICATIONS, OPPORTUNITIES

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

email: lampetergrapevine@gmail.com

Dear Grapevine I love visiting Denmark Farm. When I was there recently I visited Strata Florida abbey.

I found it a very poetic place, and this poem came to me, about an unusual medieval floor tile, showing a man holding a mirror.

I have also written a set of poems, 'North Wales Pilgrim', about my inner and outer journey from

transition LLAMBED Development Trust

Holywell to Ynys Enlli.

(TLDT)

Diolch yn fawr,

Invite you to their AGM

Aziz Dixon Rawtenstall, Lancashire

Victoria Hall

(Published poems are available on Amazon, Aziz Dixon)

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Monday 24 April

Y dyn gyda’r drych

7:30pm

Strata Florida Some time last week,

The Teifi Arts Lampeter group will be

seven hundred years ago it was,

exhibiting examples of their paintings, prints and cards at The Mulberry Bush in Lampeter, for the months of April and May. The local artists are Blue, Cam, Ken, Kiara and Sheila. Please come and check out the artwork and enjoy a meal and/ or coffee, tea. Teifi Arts Lampetr Group

he first came here, though

I could not find out why.

The man with the mirror was hard to find, but he fascinated me. I wondered how many people he had spoken to; I asked him was he happy or not, and did he know how beautiful the path is to the Teifi pools.

He didn’t have a lot to say: reflect, I thought, what in this life

is vanity, these words I have to write; or is there something I must say of who I am, and why?

The man with the mirror lies on the floor, his outline on a tile, his abbey beside a poet’s grave, but I know not yet where one day

I will lie.

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Starting a women’s circle How to begin a circle? This is something I have been pondering on for some time. I figure that a circle forms when you join hands with others and so this is an invitation. I would like to start a small women’s circle that is open to all, where what we share is greater than our difference. As I write, a bright full moon shines outside as a reminder of the natural forces that guide us all. This can be easy to forget amidst the din of politics at the moment. So I think of this circle as an act of small resistance, empowering and opening. Spring is the perfect time for new shoots, roots and ideas to grow. I would love to find other women who would like to be part of this, shaping and sharing a monthly meeting. I have a personal interest in herbs and natural healing. I am based in Pen-uwch but happy to travel. Do get in touch with me on willowgrace@mac.com.

Willow Grace Murton 6

LETTERS

In order to give a broad and balanced view of any issues that are raised in letters or articles submitted for publication, the Newsletter Team reserves the right to seek and publish counter-opinions from other sources in the same issue. Eds.

Dear Grapevine Is it always wise or community-spirited to invest money in renewable energy projects?

In and around Lampeter, there have been examples of “opportunities” being offered to put money into wind turbine developments.

It’s important to check what safeguards there are, if any at all, and whether the organisations offering “shares” are quite what they might seem.

The Financial Conduct Authority is the regulator for most kinds of investments, but NOT for co-operatives or community benefit societies in the energy sector.

So you would have no guarantee for how your money might be used or whether you receive any money back.

Your money may be diverted into other schemes, elsewhere in the UK. A scheme which you are told is a local scheme with community involvement may not have anyone at all from the impacted community leading or supporting the scheme.

A promised benefit, such as improvements to a community hall, may never materialise, and there is no means of holding the developer to account.

A “co-operative” may be a “pyramid” scheme, whereby a few business people are directors of numerous societies which all feed profit to them.

The society may become difficult to trace – changing its name and not being easy to contact.

The scheme could be sold off to a completely different organisation or company.

This is what the Financial Conduct Authority has to say about such schemes: “If a member of the public decides to buy shares in a co-operative or community benefit society they should ensure they fully understand the risks.”

“There is currently no financial protection for share holders of co-operative and community benefit societies.”

And in relation to individuals building up “pyramid arrangements” the FCA says: “This can be a cause for concern as it could refer to an unregulated collective investment scheme. These schemes can dedicate money to less common investment types such as renewable energy.”

So, be aware that green energy is an unregulated type of investment, and you may be lining a few people’s pockets at the cost of local communities. The renewable energy scheme you thought you were helping may never materialise. Your investment may disappear but you will have no legal protection.

Caveat emptor ~ let the buyer beware!

A. Davies

Dear Grapevine Many thanks for giving us a chance to respond to this. The writer does not explicitly name the Small Wind Co-op but clearly has SWC and its Troed y Bryn turbine in their sights.

The writer is quite correct to point out that people considering buying shares in a community energy project need to think carefully - as with any share offer their share capital is not protected by deposit guarantee schemes. They are also right to say that the FCA does not directly regulate offers of withdrawable shares although the organisations offering them must be registered with the FCA. For this reason it is universal practice for community energy societies to make the risks explicit in their share offer documents.

The remainder of the letter, however seeks to paint a damning picture of the Small Wind Co-operative - implying that this and other similar schemes are akin to 'pyramid' schemes and that "you may be lining a few people’s pockets at the cost of local communities". This is simply untrue. The main reason that community energy share offers are exempt from heavy regulation is that they are being carried out by organisations which incorporate significant safeguards against exactly the kind of skulduggery alluded to by your correspondent. To take a few examples: Societies such as the Small Wind Co-operative are non profit-distributing. They cannot be operated for profit, the interest they pay to their members is controlled by the FCA, and there is no mechanism for profits to be applied in any other way than the furtherance of their environmental and social aims.

Directors of Societies are typically unpaid - directors of SWC may only claim up to £50/year expenses. They are elected from among the membership and all founder directors must stand down and may seek re-election from the full membership at the first AGM. Membership of Societies is open to anyone who wishes to join, usually subject to a minimum investment so that the member does not end up costing the Society more than they put in over the membership period. SWC has a minimum £100 investment, for example. Any member can stand to become a Director. Members have an equal vote irrespective of the level of their investment.

Allegations that Societies can become difficult to trace are nonsensical - all Societies are regulated by the FCA and their details held online at the Mutuals Register. As there is no way in which directors can receive funds from the Society, co-operatives would be a very poor choice for a fraudster wishing to set up a pyramid scheme!

I suggest that a good way for your readers to judge the Small Wind Co-operative and similar projects is to look at the history of the people involved in setting it up and the projects they have worked on previously. SWC is supported by Sharenergy Co-operative who have been involved in the establishment of many similar societies from Somerset to Shetland. A cursory search of the internet will show that these societies are successful in achieving significant carbon reductions, that they are run democratically, and that they do indeed pay significant sums to local charities and good causes - see for example: http://dingwallwind.org.uk/2016/08/08/dingwall-wind-community-fund-nowopen-to-applications/ http://westerderrywind.org.uk/2016/09/26/community-fund-used-by-islaprimary-school/ The Small Wind Co-op is based on the model developed by Sharenergy for these projects with the added feature that it owns turbines in both Wales and Scotland, with community funds dedicated to the local area around each turbine. It has over 500 members and bondholders, many of whom live near the turbines at each site.

SWC will be carrying out a third share offer starting this week, so there is a third opportunity for any local person wishing to become a member and have a say in the running of SWC to join the Society - see http://www.smallwind.org.uk for the share offer document with all the details - including of course a very clear statement of the risks associated with an investment in Society shares.

Jon Halle, Small Wind Coop 7

Local People Energy Generates Energy for Local People On 16 February 2017 I attended a very exciting event. It was a beautiful day. Lindsay Thomas and I from Grannell Community Energy (GCE) met up with Leila Sharland and Jon Halle from Small Wind Co-op and Paul Smith from the Energy Savings Trust (EST).

We ascended the hill just outside Llangeitho to witness a community owned wind turbine being put up. It is an awe inspiring sight to be so close up to the actual turbine. It was also great to see the hard work so many people have put in come to fruition. This turbine will now generate clean renewable energy, it will provide extra income for a local farming family and, on top of all that, it will generate ÂŁ3000 per year for the local community.

Thanks go to the Davies family of Troed y Bryn who have showed patience in their dealings with the planning department and with local objectors. Thanks go to Andy Rowland from Eco Dyfi for his continuing help and thanks to Paul Burrell and Paul Smith from EST. Small Wind Co-op have sold enough shares to enable this particular turbine to be erected. GCE is involved in this Troed y Bryn project in a minor way, in making sure the community fund will be distributed according to the wishes of the Co-op members. GCE is putting a lot more energy into trying to get a larger turbine built in Cribyn.

We have the planning permission and are going through a series of checks and hoops. The Directors are committed people who believe in community owned energy and can see all the benefits this brings.

When the time is right, we will be looking to sell shares in this project too and hope that our local community of Grapevine readers will be right behind us and snapping them up.

The Conservative Government has made it very difficult for community projects to succeed due to its complete abandonment of financial support for renewable energy projects in favour of crazy nuclear ones and carbon emitting fracking. We need to show that we are not going to be cowed but that we stand together and help each other bring these projects to a successful conclusion.

Our children deserve that.

Elly Foster Chair and Director of Grannell Community Energy

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Climate Crossroads Can Wales lead in tackling - and reversing - Climate Change?

world's future.

A proper carbon tax is in order. A carbon tax is a fee for making users of fossil fuels pay for climate damage their fuel use imposes by releasing carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, and for motivating switches to clean energy.

A carbon tax is paid at the point where fuels are extracted from the Earth and put into the stream of commerce, or are imported.

The UK hasManor maintained a carbon taxall of since 2013.

7802 Bradley was an Aberystwyth engine her life.

Now preserved.

Could we see her revisit Lampeter hauling a Steam Technically, the tax is administered as a “carbon price Special once the railway is rebuilt? floor” that functions as the minimum price that fossil fuel producers pay to emit CO2. Whenever the carbon price emanating from the EU’s Emissions Trading System (ETS) is less than the UK minimum the producers pay the difference to the British Treasury. The carbon tax is referred as a “top up” tax since it was intended to top up European carbon prices. The mandated rate for 2016 was £18 per metric ton. The future of the carbon price floor is uncertain; it has only be fixed to 2021. As we leave the EU, we must go one step further and dramatically reform the price floor to a fully-fledged carbon tax.

Once tax raising powers are devolved, the Senedd could implement a carbon tax, with profits funding construction of renewable energy sources and protection of habitats and environments. The Paris Agreement missed a crucial opportunity to have an international tax on Carbon. It's up to us to set an example.

We need a nationalised energy company. An energy supplier driven not by short term profit, but by long term sustainability and low costs for consumers would be of benefit for all. This is not a radical idea. The vast majority of the British public support renationalisation of energy, even Conservative voters support this proposal. Plaid Cymru proposed Ynni Cymru - a “not for dividend” energy company focused on sustainability - in the previous Assembly election. This is the sort of policy that we desperately need to enact.

Finally, Wales needs to make the most of our natural resources. We have the potential to be an energy powerhouse. We used to be one, using our coal deposits to fuel the industrial revolution. Now, we can use our vast renewable sources to kickstart the next technological revolution. Without large supplies of electricity, Wales and the UK will fall behind the emerging economies.

Without sustainable and renewable energy sources, we risk our planet’s future.

This is a crisis that surpasses borders. We need an internationalist response. But, Wales can set an example for a sustainable future.

Cyffin

On the 20 January, 2017, the US Presidency changed hands. Obama was a pioneer in tackling Climate Change, Trump said, “the concept of global warming was created by and for the Chinese in order to make U.S. manufacturing non-competitive.” Donald Trump has ordered the ‘Environmental Protection Agency’ to delete all climate change information from its website.

Additionally, Trump’s Science Adviser, William Happer, is a climate change enthusiast, firmly believing that further elevated CO2 levels would be beneficial for humanity.

Brexit poses a risk to Global Warming progress. In our haste for trade deals, the government must not sell our environment to Donald Trump’s America or any other environmentally regressive nation. The EU has pioneered in environmental protection and regulation - making the world and local environment a better place to live.

Friends of the Earth describe the EU’s “profound impact on UK environmental policy”. We earned the unattractive reputation for being the ‘Dirty Man of Europe’ in the 70s and 80s. EU membership consequently had a revolutionary effect upon UK environmental policy, primarily through requiring a shift in policy style and goals.

As we leave the EU, it is essential for us to continue to improve our environment and use international bodies and treaties to push for Climate Change acceptance and action. The Paris Agreement was a progressive step and means we have targets set to help reduce Climate Change. However, the pledges introduced in the agreement are unlikely to be enforced by all parties and, even if they were, are unlikely meet the target of a rise in global temperatures of less than 2°C. We must push further on an international playing field and ensure radical action is taken to protect our future.

An internationalist approach is essential to tackling this cross-border crisis. But we can be a beacon of progressive environmentalist politics. Wales can lead in securing the 9

Ersamus+ Ersamus+ Six pupils from year 6 have travelled Teithiodd 6 o with Mrs Ann and Mr Dylan to visit our ddisgyblion blwyddyn partner school in Gjerstad, Norway as 6, Mrs Ann a Mr Dylan a part of our erasmus project. The i Gjerstad yn Norwy theme of the project this time was fel rhan o brosiect science and the children showed their Erasmus. Y thema y tro yma oedd European friends experiments during a gwyddoniaeth. Dangosodd ein plant science fayre. Of course they also had ni arbrofion amrywiol i weddill ein plenty of opportunities for skiing and ffrindiau Ewropeaidd mewn ffair sledging and making life long friends. wyddonol. Cafwyd cyfle hefyd i sgïo a Our time in Norway slejio ac wrth gwrs, gwneud ffrindiau oes.

We started on our journey to Norway Ein hamser yn Norwy full of high spirits, looking forward to Dechreuom ar ein taith i Norwy yn llawn the trip ahead. We were certainly not cyffro, ac yn wir i chi ni chawsom ein siomi. disappointed!!

Wrth i ni ddisgyn o’r awyren ym maes awyr As we stepped out of the aeroplane at Oslo, roeddwn mewn syfrdan Oslo Airport, we were shocked at the am yr holl eira, metr a hanner amount of snow on the ground, roughly a metre and a o ddyfnder mewn rhai half. We were all very excited to be in Norway. From the mannau! O’r maes awyr, fe airport, it took another two hours by bus to arrive at our gymerodd ddwy awr arall i destination, Gjerstad. Torhild, other teachers and their gyrraedd ein lleoliad, children greeted us. We then went to our cabins, which Gjerstad. Daeth Torhild, were located on the outskirts of the village. The views of athrawon eraill a’u teuluoedd the mountains were amazing. i gwrdd â ni cyn i ni fynd i’n The next couple of days were filled with Science cabannau i ddadbacio. Roedd experiments, Maths activities, fun in the snow and golygfeydd hyfryd o’r socialising with our Norwegian families. We also met mynyddoedd. friends from Elba, Italy who were also a part of our Roedd bywyd ysgol yn Erasmus project. wahanol iawn allan yno.

Each school was responsible for Roedd yr ysgol yn dechrau am holding their own experiment, we wyth o’r gloch y bore ac yn learnt the effect of vinegar on eggs, gorffen am 1.30 pob prynhawn!! Cawson ni gyfle i about the cycle of the moon and fod yn rhan o ffair Wyddoniaeth, gweithgareddau how different fizzy drinks react with Mathemateg, hwyl yn yr eira a chymdeithasu â’n sugary sweets. World Maths day was ffrindiau held during our visit and we had a newydd o great experience completing Norwy ac Elba, mathematical yr Eidal. tasks in the local Roedd pob church, where ysgol yn gyfrifol Niels Henrick Abel am gynnal lived and died. gweithgaredd He invented the gwyddonol. Dysgom am effaith finegr ar wyau, infinity sign ∞! cylchred y lleuad a sut oedd diodydd pefriog yn School life was adweithio gyda losin. Roedd hi’n ddiwrnod different as they started at 8am and finished at Mathemateg y Byd tra oedden ni allan yn Norwy 1.30pm!! Every afternoon was then spent in felly cawson ni gyfle i ddatrys nifer o the snow sledging, toasting sausages and broblemau mathemategol yn yr eglwys marshmallows and our highlight of the week leol, man gorffwys Mathemategwr o fri, was having a picnic in the tree top cabins in Niels Henrick Abel. Fe ddyfeisiodd y the snow. symbol ∞.

What an experience, one we will never forget.

Profiad bythgofiadwy.

Thank you to Mrs Ann and Mr Dylan for taking Diolch i Mrs Ann a Mr Dylan am fynd â ni ac am ofalu amdanom.

Ffion, Hugo, Jorge, Martha, Moses, Rose us and looking after us so well.

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Eisteddfod Ysgol Cafwyd diwrnod arbennig i ddathlu dydd Gŵyl Dewi Sant gyda’r plant wedi gwisgo’n draddodiadol ar gyfer ein heisteddfod ysgol. Wedi rhagbrofion lle gwelwyd yr ysgol gyfan yn cymryd y cyfle i berfformio’n unigol, dyma ni’n cael cystadlu brwd ar y dydd. Teifi ddaeth i’r brig eleni, llongyfarchiadau mawr iddynt hwy. Llongyfarchiadau hefyd i Martha Haf Thomas am ennill y gadair gyda’i cherdd buddugol am dechnoleg, i Alaw Jones am ennill y darian am y pwyntiau uchaf yn y Cyfnod Sylfaen, i Briar Miller am ennill y darian i Gyfnod Allweddol 2 ac i Betrys Llwyd Dafydd am ennill y cwpan ar gyfer y gantores mwyaf addawol. Diolch o galon i Elliw Dafydd am ei gwaith yn beirniadu yr holl gystadlaethau yn ystod y dydd. Diolch hefyd i Mrs Sue ein cogyddes am baratoi cawl blasus i bawb.

School Eisteddfod We celebrated Saint David’s day in style with our school Eisteddfod and the children dressed in tradional costume. After the preliminary rounds where every child had the opportunity to take part individually on stage we saw wonderful performances on the day. Congratulations to the children of Teifi for winning the most points this year. Congratulations also go to Alaw Jones for winning the shield for gaining the highest number of points in the Foundation Phase, to Briar Miller for winning the shield in Key Stage 2 and to Betrys Llwyd Dafydd for winning the cup as the most promising singer. Thank you to Elliw Dafydd for all her hard work adjudicating on the day. Thank you also to Mrs Sue our cook, for preparing a delicious cawl for everyone to enjoy at lunch time.

World Book Day World book Day was celebrated with all the children having the opportunity to enjoy favourite books and stories. Thank you to ‘Mewn cymeriad’ for a truly wonderful performance about the life and work of the Bishop William Morgan and of course the most influential book of all time in the Welsh language.

Diwrnod y Llyfr Dathlwyd Diwrnod y Llyfr yn yr ysgol gyda phob plentyn yn cael y cyfle i fwynhau eu hoff straeon. Diolch i gwmni Mewn Cymeriad am ddod âr sioe un dyn am fywyd a gwaith yr Esgob William Morgan atom ni. Cafwyd perfformiad gwefreiddiol a’r cyfle i ddysgu am fywyd William Morgan a'r llyfr mwyaf dylanwadol yn hanes yr iaith Gymraeg.

Cogurdd Bu cystadlu o safon uchel iawn yng nghystadleuaeth Cogurdd gyda 33 o ysgolion yn cymryd rhan. Llongyfarchiadau i Martha Haf Thomas am lwyddo i gyrraedd y rownd sirol. Diolch i Miss Jen am ei dysgu ac am redeg clwb coginio yn wythnosol.

Congratulations to Martha Haf on competing at county level in the Urdd ‘Cogurdd’ competition after succeeding in what was an exceptionally high standard competing in the local round, with 33 schools being represented.

Thank you to Miss Jen for teaching her and for running a weekly cookery club at school.

Sŵ Bach ‘Sŵ Bach’ yw thema’r Cyfnod Sylfaen yr hanner tymor yma. I ddechrau’r gwaith cafwyd ymweliad gan ‘Zoolab’ a ddaeth ag anifeiliaid anwes anghyffredin i ddangos i’r plant megis neidr, malwoden fawr o’r Affrig a llygoden ffyrnig wen!

Dysgwyd am natur yr anifeiliaid yma a sut i ofalu amdanynt. Daeth Miss Delun a’i chath i ymweld â’r plant bach hefyd. Roedd y plant wrth eu boddau!

Mini Zoo ‘Mini Zoo’ is the theme for the children of the Foundation Phase this half term. We kick started the learning with a visit from ‘Zoolab’ who brought with them unusual pets like a snake, giant African land snail and a white rat. The children learnt a lot about these animals and how to look after them as pets. Miss Delun also brought her cat to visit us.

The children had a fantastic time!

Awyrenneg Daeth Philip Curnow o gwmni ‘Picture Train’ i’r ysgol i gynnal sesiwn awyrenneg gyda disgyblion blwyddyn 3 a 4 sy’n astudio thema ‘Awyr beirianwyr’ yn ystod yr hanner tymor yma. Buon ni’n dysgu pob math o bethau am hedfan a’r gofod ac yn mireinio ein sgiliau adeiladu awyrennau papur. Am hwyl!

Aeronautics Philip Curnow from ‘Picture Train’ held a workshop on aeronautics with year 3 and 4 pupils who are studying the theme ‘Flight engineers’ during this half term. We learnt all sorts of interesting facts about flight and space and refined our paper aeroplane making techniques. What fun!

Diwrnod Mathemateg y Byd Cafwyd llawer o hwyl wrth i bob dosbarth cymryd rhan mewn gweithgareddau hyrwyddo mathemateg. Roedd tasg arbennig gan bob dosbarth ac roedd angen iddynt ddod â gwrthrych i’r ysgol. Bu disgyblion y Meithrin a’r Derbyn yn mesur y tywel mwyaf, Blwyddyn 1 a 2 yn mesur y genhinen hiraf, Blwyddyn 3 a 4 yn pwyso’r llyfr trymaf a blwyddyn 5 a 6 yn mesur capasiti’r potel mwyaf. Llongyfarchiadau i bawb a wnaeth ennill eu cystadlaethau.Daeth sioe ‘Mewn Cymeriad’ Robert Recorde i osod posau mathemategol i’w datrys i Gyfnod Allweddol 2. Robert Recorde oedd y Cymro a ddyfeisiodd yr arwydd hafal.

Lilian Jones

World Maths Day Everyone enjoyed various activities to celebrate World Maths Day. Every class was given a task and had to bring a certain object to school. The children of the Nursery and Reception measured the largest towel, years 1 and 2 measured the longest leek, years 3 and 4 weighed the heaviest book and years 5 and 6 measured the bottle with the biggest capacity.

Congratulations to all who won their category.‘Mewn Cymeriad’ and Robert Recorde brought a show full of mathematical puzzles for the children of Key Stage 2 to solve. The Welshman Robert Recorde is famous for devising the ‘=’ sign.

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All our staff have been retained by keeping the tea rooms at Llanerchaeron, National Trust open over the winter months. This has given us the opportunity to barista train them all in preparation for our new coffee and food menu.

We re-opened on Wednesday 8 March 2017 with Mr Conti himself cutting the ribbon. The response has been fantastic, between well-wishers, old and new customers, and curious onlookers, there has barely been room to get in during the first few days.

We appreciate our customers’ patience while repair work continues on the second floor over the coming weeks. This is to get our restroom facilities back up and running, and to rebuild the stockroom.

A special thank you for their tireless efforts goes to Jo Conti and Ian Lewis. Their hard work and guidance has ensured that Conti’s café will persevere.

Tom Lewis Heulwen Beattie

Tireless efforts and energy help to rebuild Conti’s Café After what feels like an age, we are pleased to announce that our Conti’s café in Lampeter has finally reopened. We are so grateful to everyone who has been involved in the rebuilding process since the fire on the 24 September; from the Firemen who came to our aid, to everyone who has assisted in the repair and redecoration of the café and all our staff and followers for their continued support.

On Saturday 24 September 2016, a fire took hold in the top floor of the building. The damage caused by the fire and smoke, and by the water used in extinguishing the fire, led to the café having to close completely. Thankfully, no one was injured. The men and women from the Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service were amazing in their actions in getting the fire under control.

They succeeded in preventing a very serious situation from potentially escalating into something even worse. We cannot thank them enough. The cause of the fire was never determined.

We’ve worked hard alongside the necessary repair work to redesign and improve on the café where possible.

Under Jo Conti’s keen eye for design and style, the café is almost unrecognisable from its previous state. With a new ‘industrial chic’ look to our seating area, and the serving facilities moved to the rear of the building we have been able to create a more spacious and comfortable environment for our customers to enjoy, with light from our large front window hitting every seat.

Our award-winning ice cream has also moved to the elevated service area, and has pride of place looking over the café.

Our most recent ice cream award, from delicious magazine, fits in perfectly with the slate surrounding for our ice cream display. Winning the award ‘from the dairy - artisan’ was a wonderful piece of good news to end an otherwise dreadful September!

We faced excellent competition from across the UK, so to say we’re pleased to have won, is an understatement.

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Cynhaliodd y Brifysgol ‘Ffair Sgiliau a Chyflogadwyedd - A Future You’ ar yr 8fed Mawrth ar gampws Llambed.

Roedd amrywiaeth gwych o gyflogwyr a grwpiau cymunedol yn bresennol gan gynnwys Heddlu Dyfed Powys, Coleg Ceredigion, Denmark Farm a CAVO i enwi ond rhai. Bu cyfle i roi cynnig ar osod briciau, ac fe fwynhaodd Deon y Gyfadran, Jeremy Smith, a Lindsey Gilroy, Swyddog Datblygu Busnes y Brifysgol hyn yn fawr iawn.

Daeth disgyblion Blwyddyn 11 a Chweched Dosbarth Ysgol Gyfun Llambed draw ar gyfer y digwyddiad, yn ogystal â rhai pobl leol sy’n chwilio am waith.

At ei gilydd, daeth dros 250 o bobl i’r digwyddiad a gadawodd llawer o bobl ifanc gyda syniadau ac arweiniad ar eu camau nesaf yn

Prosiect ‘Chwedlau’r Gorllewin' Ceredigion Mae'r flwyddyn hon yn Flwyddyn y Chwedl yng Nghymru, ac mae cefn gwlad Cymru yn gefnlen i lawer o chwedlau enwog. Mae tarddiad Rygbi yng Nghymru yn cael ei ddathlu ym mhrosiect twristiaeth Croeso Cymru “Chwedlau’r Gorllewin” Ceredigion eleni, sy'n dod â gwahanol straeon a chwedlau at ei gilydd o bob cwr o Gymru yn rhan o brosiect hyrwyddo ar gyfer 2017, gydag Ap y gellir ei lawrlwytho’n rhad ac am ddim ar-lein, sy’n dathlu ein tirlun chwedlonol.

Mae Rygbi yn rhan annatod o hunaniaeth genedlaethol Cymru ac yn gyffredinol, cytunir bod y gêm wedi’i gyflwyno i Gymru gan Y Parchedig Athro Rowland Williams, a ddaeth yn Is-bennaeth ar Goleg Dewi Sant yn 1850 ac a oedd wedi chwarae Pêl-droed Rygbi yn fyfyriwr yn King’s College, Caergrawnt.

Yn ôl y stori, pan gyrhaeddodd ar gyfer ei Rowland Williams swydd gan James Robertson

newydd, roedd y Parch. Rowland Williams yn galarnadu dros y diffyg cae criced neu gwrt pumoedd ac awgrymodd bod y cyfryw bethau’n hollbwysig i addysg uwch pob person ifanc. Gydag erthyglau yn archifau’r Brifysgol yn cynnwys cyn-fyfyrwyr yn hel atgofion am chwarae rygbi yn Llambed yn y 1850au, credir bod gemau rygbi wedi cael eu chwarae rhwng myfyrwyr o 1850 ymlaen, er na chafodd y gêm gystadleuol gyntaf, a ddefnyddiodd reolau rygbi, ei chwarae nes 1866. Hefyd, mae Undeb Rygbi Cymru yn cydnabod pwysigrwydd Llambed yn hanes genedigaeth rygbi yng Nghymru, gan roi eu cefnogaeth lawn i dymor o ddigwyddiadau'r flwyddyn ddiwethaf.

Os byddwch yn ymweld â Llabed, ewch am dro hanesyddol drwy gampws y Brifysgol i ymweld â cherflun y belen rygbi a cherddwch drwy’r hen gwrt i mewn i adeilad gwreiddiol Dewi Sant lle byddai’r myfyrwyr a Rowland Williams ei hun wedi cerdded, bwyta a siarad am y gemau cyntaf. Ar hyn o bryd, mae’r Brifysgol yn gweithio ar arddangosfa dros dro o Rygbi a fydd yn edrych ar y cyfnod o’i enedigaeth i’r oes sydd ohoni, i’w chynnal ar y campws dros

fisoedd yr haf 2017, gyda help a chefnogaeth Undeb Rygbi Cymru a myfyrwyr o Gyfadran y Dyniaethau.

Am ragor o wybodaeth ar brosiect “Chwedlau’r Gorllewin”, ac i lawrlwytho’r Ap, dilynwch y cyfarwyddiadau hyn: Os ydych yn darllen y cyfarwyddiadau hy ar eich ffôn, tapiwch i ymweld â http:// legends.cymru a defnyddiwr y cod QR hwn: Fel arall, dilynwch y camau syml yma: 1. Os oes gennych ffôn Apple, agorwch yr App Store ar eich dyfais.

Neu, os oes gennych ffôn Android, agorwch y Play Store ar eich dyfais.

2. Yn y blwch chwilio, teipiwch “Legends Chwedlau” 3. Tapiwch ar y botwm ‘Get' neu ‘Install’ (efallai y bydd angen eich cyfrinair arnoch). Ni chodir tâl am yr ap. Yna, pan fyddwch yn lansio’r ap, gallwch ddewis eich dewis iaith a rhoi caniatâd i’r ap ddefnyddio 'lleoliad' a 'hysbysiadau' fel y gall ddangos ichi'r chwedlau sydd gerllaw.

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The University hosted ‘A Future You – Skills and Employment Fair’ on the 8 March on the Lampeter campus.

There was a great cross-section of employers and community groups in attendance, including The Royal Commission of Ancient and Historical monuments, the National Library of Wales, Dyfed Powys Police, Coleg Ceredigion, Denmark Farm and CAVO to name but a few. There was a chance to have a go at bricklaying which the Dean of the Faculty, Jeremy Smith, and Lindsey Gilroy, Business Development Officer for the University both enjoyed immensely.

Ysgol Gyfun Llambedr pupils from Year 11 and the Sixth Form came over to the event as did some local job seekers.

In total, over 250 people attended and many young people left the event equipped with ideas and guidance on their next steps in their professional lives.

Ceredigion “Legends of the West” Project This year is the Year of Legends in Wales, and the Welsh countryside provides the backdrop to many legendary tales. The origin of Rugby in Wales is being celebrated in the Ceredigion “Legends of the West” Visit Wales tourism project this year, which brings together various legends and myths from across Wales as part of a promotional project for 2017, with an App that celebrates our legendary landscape and can be downloaded free online.

Rugby is a key to the National identity of Wales and it is widely accepted that rugby was introduced to Wales by the Rev. Professor Rowland Williams, who became Vice-Principal of St David’s College in 1850 and who’d played Rugby Football as a student at Kings College, Cambridge.

Legend has it that the Rev. Rowland Williams, on arrival at his new post, lamented the Rowland Williams lack of a

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cricket-ground or fives-court and suggested that such things were fundamental to every young person’s higher education. With articles in the University’s archives featuring former students reminiscing about playing rugby at Lampeter in the 1850s, rugby matches were certainly thought to have been played between students from 1850 onwards, although the first competitive match using the rugby rules wasn’t played until 1866. The Welsh Rugby Union acknowledges Lampeter’s importance to the birth of rugby in Wales, giving their full support to last year’s season of events.

If you visit Lampeter, please do take a historic walk through the University campus to visit the sculpture of the Rugby ball, and walk through the old Courtyard into the original St David’s building where the students and Rowland Williams himself would have walked, eaten and spoken of the first early games. The University is currently working on a temporary exhibition of Rugby covering the period from the birth to the current era, to be held on the campus and to run over the Summer of 2017 with

the help and support of the Welsh Rugby Union and with students from the Faculty of Humanities.

For more information on the “Legends of the West” project, and to download the App, please follow these instructions: If you are reading these instructions on your phone, tap to visit http:// legends.cymru and use this QR code: Otherwise, please follow these 3 steps: 1. If you have an Apple phone open the App Store on your device. Or, if you have an Android phone, open the Play Store on your device.

2. In the search area, type in "Legends Chwedlau" 3. Tap on the ‘Get’ or ‘Install’ button (you may be asked for your password).

There is no charge for the app.

When you launch the app, you can select your preferred language and give the app permissions to use location and notifications so that it can show you the legends that are nearby.

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

Victoria Hall: regular activities and classes Bryn Road, Lampeter SA48 7EE To book Victoria Hall phone: 07891 632614 Email: admin@vichall.org.uk 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 Day Monday

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Death Café

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Cameron Watson

07852 626001

Hara Willow

01570 493729

Sophie Moore

07950 480637

NEW Mindfulness: Sound Healing Circle NEW Youth Club (U11 accompanied by adult)

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10-11.30am

Yoga

Karen Hills

07547 125937

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1-3pm

NEW Mindfulness: Sound Healing Circle

Hara Willow

01570 493729

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2-4.30pm

Young at Heart

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4.30-6pm

Brownies

Nikki Mead

07790 987070

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6-8pm

Welsh Class

Meryl Evans

01545 572715

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7-9pm

Spiritual Gathering

Sarah Thomas

07811 603062

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1-3pm

Welsh Class

Meryl Evans

01545 572715

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4.30-6.30pm

LYTSS: Lampeter Youth Theatre & Stage School

Tracey Reynolds

07976 052888

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4.30-6.30pm

LYTSS: Lampeter Youth Theatre & Stage School

Tracey Reynolds

07976 052888

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Lampeter Folk

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Celf Lampeter Arts

Live music and dance

10am-1pm

People’s Market

Local food, produce and crafts.

Plus café, live music & other attractions

10am-7pm

Lampeter Evangelical Church

Greg Evans room)

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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.

Sandwiches and social for the wiser folk of Lampeter

Gareth Jones at the Mustard Seed café

23 High Street, Lampeter SA48 7BA, 01570 493522, 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, 07852 626001, cameronbodywork@gmail.com Joanne Camlin BSc WSHom is a licensed classical homoeopath, who graduated in 2007. Using discussion, 17

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analysis and natural remedies, homoeopathy treats the whole person; mental, emotional, and physical. 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.

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complementary & alternative therapists cont.d_ Alison Kaye MBAcC. Traditional Chinese Acupuncture. 30 yrs clinical experience Moving to new premises at 28 High Street, Lampeter. 07779 256388 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 650572 or 07791 165998 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

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Lampeter & District Beekeepers’ Association. 8 Apr, 9.45am-4pm, Millennium Hall, Cellan. Taster Day: Introduction to Beekeeping. £15, light refreshments provided, bring own packed lunch. Contact: info@lampeterbeekeepersassociation.co.uk

for info or to book. Full beginners’ course of five classes and apiary visits starts 23 Apr. www.lampeterbeekeepersassociation.co.uk

Denmark Farm Conservation Centre, Betws Bledrws.

Sat 8 Apr: Rag Rug Making Sun 9 Apr: Peg Loom Weaving Tues 11 Apr: Survival School Sat 15 Apr: Easter Family Event Tues 18 Apr: Wild In The Woods Sat 22-Sun 23 Apr: Cob Oven Building Mon 24 Apr: Cob Oven Cookery Mon 24-Fri 28 Apr: Roundwood Timber Framing Fri 28 Apr-Mon 1 May: Spring Retreat Yoga & The Birds Sat 13-Sun 14 May: Forest Gardening Sat 27 May: Weaving with Rush More information: 01570 493358, www.denmarkfarm.org.uk

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Art and Design Course. Part 1. 10, 18 & 24 Apr. The Life Centre, Sussex Yard, Newcastle Emlyn. Informal course using mixed media for different levels of ability. Adults £20, accompanied children (9+) £10 per day. Concessions available. Booking essential: Helena 01239 758679 or 0779 2193995.

Spinning Lessons with Ann Fisher at Ffarmers Neuadd Bro Fana/Village Hall. Thurs 11am-1pm (beginners) and 18

1.30-3.30pm. (improvers) Cost £8 per session. Contact Ann 01558 650760 spinwise.uk@btinternet.com www.spinwise.co.uk Red Apple Yarn.

Sew Night: Tues 6-8.30pm, £5.

Knit Night: Thurs 6.30-8.30pm, £3.

Afternoon Knit: Sat 1-3.30pm, £3.50.

Old Post Office, College Street, Lampeter. 01570 423715. redappleyarn.co.uk The Attic Players are searching for new, enthusiastic members. No previous experience required, just a great opportunity to learn new skills.

Tues, 7.30-9.30pm. For more info please send a message via website atticplayers.org.uk/recruiting!.html Abercoed Studios, Tregaron. Creative wool shop, crafts, art and prints, tuition, supplies. Coffee shop & WiFi. Mon-Sat, 10am-5pm. 01974 299105, www.blacksheeptregaron.co.uk

events ________________

As Good As It Gets: The Rural Industries Bureau Quilts of Wales 1921-1939.

Exhibition at the Welsh Quilt Centre, High Street, Lampeter. 10 Mar - 4 Nov, Tues-Sat, 11am-4.30pm. See article page 29. 01570 422088, www.welshquilts.com.

Films of Hope. Sat 1 Apr, 6.30 for 7pm, Victoria Hall. Five short, inspirational documentary films of people living sustainably, now!

Free entry, donations welcome.

Refreshments, and informal discussion afterwards. Hosted by Transition Llambed, TLDT & Lampeter Permaculture Group. See advert on page 8. www.vichall.org.uk/whats-on Cymdeithas Hanes Llambed. Tues 18 Apr, 7.30pm, Old Hall, UWTSD Lampeter. Speaker Rev Bill Fillery on “A Road from London to St David’s”.

Croeso cynnes i bawb / A warm welcome to all. £2 for non-members.

Open Garden and Plant Fair at Cae Hir Gardens. Bank Holiday Monday 1 May. Annual plant fair with Ceredigion & District Growers Association. Free entry. £2 parking. Tea room open.

10am-4pm. www.caehirgardens.com

Copy Deadline for May Issue:

Friday 7 April 2017

health & well-being _____ Workshop: An Adlerian Approach to Addictions Using Early Recollections and Private Logic. Sat 22 & Sun 23 April, Treberfedd Farm, Dihewyd. £130.

Contact Elaine Parker 07973 452561, egpadlerian@gmail.com.

Crossroads Carers Outreach Service offers unpaid carers one-to-one advice, help, support & information. If you are an unpaid carer, please get in touch with Rebecca: 0783 4170358, cere.outreach@crossroadsmww.org.uk Banc Bwyd Llambed/ Lampeter Food Bank - Easter Open Mon, Weds, Fri 9am-5pm except Easter Monday 17 April. Referrals are made by local agencies. Non-perishable in-date food donations can be left in Banc Bwyd collection boxes in Lampeter Co-op and Yr Hedyn Mwstard cafe.

Body, Mind & Spirit Well-Being. New group being gathered for regular classes/meetings. Phone Lee Sanger: 07932 105053.

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.

Talks: 12 April, Mr Kevin Williams about Bees; 10 May, Mr John Savage from Teifi Cheese.

Open to anyone with any form of sight loss; carers, partners and friends welcome. Contact Diana Williams, 01570 640034.

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 Lampeter Breastfeeding Group. Mon 10am-12pm, Lampeter Family Centre, Government Buildings, Pontfaen Road.

Find us on Facebook or call/text 07967 201034 (excludes bank holidays and school holidays).

Relaxation, Meditations and Journeying. Monday 1-3pm, £5, Ancient Earth Centre, Lanlas Fawr, Cellan. Healing and shamanic practices that draw on the Wisdom of Mother Earth. Phone 01570 421144 to book.

Led by Louise Nadim, a qualified Brennan and shamanic healer.

Headway, the Brain Injury Association.

Headway Ceredigion drop-in sessions 1st Mon of month, 2–4pm at Mind Aberystwyth, Mill Street, SY23 1JB. / Headway Ceredigion yn cynnal Sesiynau galw i mewn ar ddydd Llun cyntaf pob mis rhwng 2-4pm yn Mind Aberystwyth, Stryd y Felin, SY23 1JB. Contact: Dave Maggs, 01446 740130 /07941 855935 walesdm@headway.org.uk Support Group for people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS): Meets 1st Mon each month at Yr Hedyn Mwstard/Mustard Seed Café, Lampeter. 1.30-3.30pm.

Croeso i bawb. Contact Judith McKay, MS Support Volunteer, 01570 493509 or Hazel Ellis, Chair Ceredigion MS Branch, 01974 261640.

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. Contact: Lindsey Ford: 07904 258814, www.chiron-mind-body.co.uk

kids __________________

Survival School! Tues 11 Apr, 10am4pm. For 8-14 year olds. Could your child be the next Bear Grylls? Bushcraft and survival skills for kids who love outdoor adventure. Find your supply pack, build a better den, bake bread in the fire, cook your rations and try your hand at fire by friction! £36 per child & £32 for each additional sibling. Booking essential: James, 07876 794098.

www.woodlandclassroom.com/events Easter Egg Hunt @ Denmark Farm. Sat 15 Apr, 1-4pm. James & Lea from Woodland Classroom will be leaving a trail of clues around the woods.

Fairtrade chocolate eggs, pop-up café, and toasted marshmallows. £7.

Booking essential: Lea, 07876 794098 www.woodlandclassroom.com/events 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. Tues & Thurs 4pm-6pm at Denmark Farm. James, 07876 794098, 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, 1st Thursday of the month at Denmark Farm. £5 per adult, £4.50 for 2nd adult, £3 per child. Under 2’s free. Lea: 07876 794098. www.woodlandclassroom.com/kids-clubs

Lampeter Youth Theatre and Stage School (LYTSS) Runs 3 terms per year every Friday at Vic Hall, 4.30-6pm. £40/child/term, £35 siblings, £30 concs. Contact: Vanessa Read, 07814 794353 Dance. Mon 4-4.45pm. Creative dance sessions for children 3-6yrs. £3 / child.

Weds 5pm. Hip-Hop group for young people 11-16 yrs. 10 session block for £40 or £4.50 a session.

Theatr Felinfach, 01570 470697, www.theatrfelinfach.cymru TicToc. Story, dance & song sessions for children, 0-3 years and their parents. Fri 10-11am term-time. £3/child, £1 for each additional child. 01570 470697, www.theatrfelinfach.com lampetergrapevinelist @gmail.com

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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

£3.30

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

KettleFit

£4

5.30-6.30pm

Pilates*

Pilates*

£6

6.45-7.30pm

Troelli

Spin

£4

12.00-12.45pm

Ffitrwydd Ysgafn (Joan)

Ease Into Fitness (Joan)

£4.15

5.30-6.30pm

Pilates Pel*

Pilates Ball*

£6

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

HIIT Abs

£3

6.30-8.30pm

Bounce Fit*

Bounce Fit*

£6

7.30-8.30pm

Boxercise

Boxercise

£4

3.30-5.00pm

Gymnasteg*

Gymnastics*

5.15-6.00pm

Aerobeg (Joan)

Aerobics (Joan)

£5.15 / £4.15

6.00-6.30pm

Troelli Chwim

Spin Sprint

£3.30

6.00-7.00pm

Pilates*

Pilates*

£6

6.00-7.00pm

Clwb Rhedeg Sarn Helen*

Sarn Helen Running Club*

7.00-7.30pm

MetaFit

MetaFit

£3

11.30am12.30pm

Aerobeg Dwr

Aqua Aerobics

£4

5.30-6.00pm

MetaFit

MetaFit

£3

6.00-6.30pm

Troelli Ffyrnig

Spin Blast

£3.30

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*

£3.40/£2.50

Prices are correct at time of publishing. Please phone to confirm places / prices *Ddim yn rhan o’r pecyn aelodaeth / *Not part of membership packages 20

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kids cont.d _______________ Little M’zzz indoor soft play centre, Llanybydder. Mon, Thurs, Fri, Sat & Sun 10am-6pm, 7 days/week in school holidays. Birthday party bookings welcome. Tasty menu, free WiFi. 01570 480268, www.littlemzzz.co.uk Ti a Fi. Mon 9.30-11.30am, Llangeitho Jubilee Hall. A parent and child group for ages 0-4. £1 a week, bring a snack.

All welcome to come to play and chat.

Contact Claire, 07727415634.

"Lampeter Little Ones" Facebook group for parents of pre-schoolers in Lampeter area. Wondering what 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 Facebook.

markets _______________

People’s Market, Victoria Hall, Lampeter. 10am-1pm every 2nd & 4th Sat each month. Next markets: Sat 8 & 22 April, Sat 13 & 27 May. Lampeter Farmers' Market, High Street, Lampeter, 9am-2pm alternate Fridays.

Next markets: Fri 14 & 28 April, 12 & 26 May. Ffarmers Market, Neuadd Bro Fana/ Village Hall, Ffarmers, 10am-12.30pm 1st Sat in month.

Llansawel Market, Llansawel Village Hall, 10am-12.30pm, 3rd Sat in month.

Aberaeron Farmers’ Market & More!

Aberaeron Rugby Club, 9am-2pm every Weds. Find us on Facebook.

move your body _________

Cerddwyr Llambed (Ramblers). A warm welcome to new walkers and those who wish to try a ramble or two.

Sat 1 Apr, 10am: Llantwd, Cilgerran: Ruins, Fords and Waterfalls in deep Cwm Ffrwd and a Church dedicated to St llltyd (St llltyd's Way recommences 10 June). 7 miles.

Sat 8 Apr, 10am: Newcastle Emlyn. Old way to Cwm-Cou, Teifiside and Cenarth, back on coach road. 8 miles.

Copy Deadline: Fri 7 April

Sat 15 Apr, 10am: Llynoedd Teifi, Cambrian Hills, Llyn Gynon, Llyn Hir, Llyn Gorlan, Llyn Teifi with section of Monks Trod medieval road. 12 miles.

Weds 19 Apr, 11am: Ystrad Fflur - Strata Florida: two medieval wells- Glas ffrwdand Fynnon Llygaid. 5 miles.

Sat 29 Apr, 8am: Cwm Llynfi, Maesteg.

Birthday party walk in the Brecon Beacons. History, music and culture assured. 12 miles.

All walks meet at the Rookery Car Park, Lampeter. Contact James 01570 480743 or Kay 01570 480041.

Llandysul Walking Festival. 29 Sept—1 Oct. Details from 01559 362403.

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 & 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 10am & 7.45pm; Aberaeron Swimming Pool, Tues 11.45am & 6.30pm. Contact David Maund to book: 07792 351607.

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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.

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.

Hatha Yoga. Weds, 10-11.30am, Victoria Hall, Lampeter. Working with physical postures to relax the body and mind. Improve flexibility, balance, and concentration. 1:1 sessions available.

Booking essential: Karen, 07547 125937.

Family Yoga Playtime: 1st Sat of month (next event 1st April), 10.30am12noon, Nurture Centre, Waverley Stores, Carmarthen.

Stories interwoven with yoga postures, followed by craft activity. Suitable for children aged 4-9 (ish!), £10 for adult + child, additional children £2 each.

Booking essential as places are limited.

Contact: Karen, 07547 125937.

Yoga. Mixed abilities: St Thomas' Hall, Tues 7.30-8.45pm, £6. Contact Su Bates (BWY teacher) 07588 527512.

move your body cont.d _____ 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 Badminton Club.

Fri 5-6.30pm, Lampeter Leisure Centre, All standards welcome, £1.50.

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.

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.

music _________________

Celf Llambed Arts Last Friday each month, Victoria Hall. Shambles Café & Bar from 7pm, Bands from 8.30pm.

See adverts page 12.

Cwmanne Tavern Acoustic Music Sessions. Every Thursday from 8.30pm.

Bespoke Song Writing Service for all occasions, weddings, anniversaries, funerals, etc. Can also help you write

the song you want to write for your loved ones. Old time love songs, ballads, folk, rock, most styles… Great gift for anyone. Fun and reasonably priced service. Contact Cameron Watson, 0785 2626 001, cameronbodywork@gmail.com

permaculture, gardening & conservation ___________

Cae Hir Gardens. £1 entry plus goody bag for all visitors during National Gardening Week 10-16 April.

Open 10am-5pm daily. Tea room.

Half price entry rest of April. www.caehirgardens.com Lampeter Permaculture Group is a collective of like-minded people, interested in principles and practice of permaculture and sustainability. www.lampeterpermaculture.org Cothi Gardeners 7.30pm, Coronation Hall, Pumsaint SA19 8UW. Guests & visitors welcome £3. 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 / Crynwyr Llambed Sun 10.45am, Canolfan Steffan, Peterwell Terrace. All welcome. / Cwrdd bob ddydd Sul, Canofan Steffen Rhodfa Peterwell, 10.45yb. Creoso y bawb.

Cysylltwch/Contact 01570 471488 Lizmcd12@gmail.com www.quaker.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.

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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.

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 421683.

People's Kitchen. 1st Sun most months, Llanfair Clydogau Village Hall, but not April due to refurbishment.

Normal delicious vegan meal service will be resumed as soon as possible.

Contact Mandi 07976 536983 or find us on Facebook.

social _________________ Sew, Knit and Natter. Weds 1.30-4pm, Cellan Hall. All welcome. Contact Sandie 01570 423969.

Merry Makers. Every Weds, 10.30am3pm, St James’ Hall, Cwmann.

29 Mar: Creative Writing 5th Apr; No meeting 12 Apr: Play Reading 19 Apr: Painting 26 Apr: Poetry Reading 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.

CYD Llambed. Ymarfer eich Cymraeg/ Practise your Welsh. Dydd Mawrth 11yb-12yh/ Tues 11am-12pm, Mulberry Bush Café, Heol y Bont / Bridge Street, Llanbedr P.S./ 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.

Hwyl a Hamdden. A social group for the over-50s. Weds 1.30-3pm., termtime. A variety of talks, visits and light entertainment. 01570 470697, www.theatrfelinfach.com CELLAN MILLENNIUM HALL CLASSES AND GROUPS Classes subject to change: please check www.millenniumhallcellan.co.uk for updates & contact details, and our What’s On page for one-off events

MONDAY Line Dancing: 7-10pm 3 Apr - Golden Broth Lunch Club: 11.30-2pm TUESDAY Lampeter Home Education Group: 12-5pm Qi Gong: 6-7pm Tai Chi: 7-8pm WEDNESDAY Sew, Knit & Natter: 1.30-4pm Yoga: 5.30-7pm Aerobics & Body Toning: 7.30-8.30pm THURSDAY WI: 2nd Thurs of month 7.30pm FRIDAY Art Group: 10am–1pm Film Night: fortnightly 7.15pm for 7.45pm

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, Scout Hall, Bryn yr Eglwys, Lampeter. Bring a mug and meet some new friends. 07754 496201 or 01570 422494, custardqueenswi@yahoo.com custardqueenswi.wixsite.com/lampeterwi

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 Drefach and Llanwenog Coffee Mornings. 1st Mon of month, 10am. All welcome. Join Facebook Calendr Cymdeithasol y Cledlyn The Cledlyn Social Calendar for more info and other events in the district.

Telling a New Story. New group in Lampeter creating the world we want.

Contact Shân, 01570 218138 / 07940 375147, shanharmony@aol.com

volunteering ____________ 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 Age Cymru Ceredigion. are recruiting volunteers for information and 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.

Age Cymru Aberystwyth offices have moved. Our new address is: 27 Pier Street, Aberystwyth, SY23 2LS 01970 615151 www.agecymru.org.uk/ceredigion

Denmark Farm Conservation Centre.

Volunteer days run fortnightly on Saturdays with the occasional Tuesday.

10am to 4pm – or as much time as you can spare. Activities include practical conservation tasks on our 40 acre nature reserve as well as helping with wildlife monitoring. Upcoming sessions include creating a wild flower area, willow coppicing plus a new training storytelling, books & programme covering indoor food creative writing _________ growing in our new greenhouse. All Creative Writing Workshop. Sat 8 Apr, welcome, no previous experience 2-4pm, Tysul Hall, Llandysul. Poet: needed. Drinks and cakes provided – Paul Henry. £10. Contact: Kelly, 07888 bring lunch and outdoor gear. Contact 841140, yamazaki.kelly@yahoo.co.uk 01570 493358, www.denmarkfarm.org.uk Lampeter Writers’ Workshop British Legion Lampeter is recruiting welcomes new members and meets members. This is your opportunity to weekly. Tues 7-9pm, Wolfson Room, become a member of the Legion.

UWTSD Lampeter, during university Contact Sharon, 07971 806886. term. Come and join us. Contact Sue, Global Justice West Wales group. Be part of the change! Contact: 01570 423167.

Meanwhile… Storytelling monthly meet Listings that are not date specific -up is currently on hiatus. To be added will continue to appear unless we to the mailing list for future events/ are notified otherwise. info please contact Hayley on h.addis@live.co.uk Get in touch Copy Deadline for May issue: Fri 7 April 24

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Karen’s Creative Compendium 023 Heartfelt thanks to John Hughes for reminding me of war poet Edward Thomas and commemorating the centenary of his untimely demise with a lovely poem that echoes his best known work in poignant beauty. Polly provides an interesting slant on resurrection, Mandy lends a hand we might prefer to do without while Karen makes a fruitless trip north and Stan seems to be in a hole. Please keep your contributions flying in, we’re entering the season of optimism, Pob hwyl, Karen

Love Resurrection by Polly Phemus

In Memoriam P.E.T. Fell at Arras, April 9 1917

Mark 12 All of your dreams were gone up in smoke.

Sightlessly, admiring the flowers: the stare Of the empty, outliving parents, gently led; You with the iron already there in your soul.

Trying to comfort you but what's to be said?

You try to console them, strangely recalling Failure of those Sadducees, in snaring Jesus: Whose wife will she be? Not yours any more.

Balm, his answer: they shall be as the angels.

We want to believe they're not gone forever: In the twinkling of an eye, we'll be together.

You believe in it then, Resurrection and Life; It's only later the doubt slides in. Like a knife.

But Mark says God of the living not the dead Then to hell with grief! she would have said: Catch the twinkling, but in another girl's eye.

It is you must be reborn, now that I'm gone; Steal a kiss, seek the sun and find more love, For you shall be as the angels, soon enough.

by John M Hughes Yes, I remember Adlestrop, the name.

The station's closed these many years, of course, And Edward Thomas' plaque has been removed To a bus shelter up on the main road.

But still I whisper as we thunder through, 'Dear Edward Thomas, though a century's passed, Your words live on, and your beloved birds Of Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire still sing In our minds' ears.' And then there faintly comes An echo, or an answer – God knows which! – Yes, I remember Adlestrop, the name.

Unsuccessful Attempt

by Karen Gemma Brewer Driving to Snowdonia our relationship slipped like scree into separate valleys.

Gripping hands across the arête fingers held between gear changes.

In clever zip-together eight tog sleeping bags we clattered into the night, two slates chipping keen edges against sharp memories.

Your morning opened at a pain grey face I could not brighten.

Love seized.

Under the bonnet on an overheated engine my tears hiss goodbye.

Naughty

by Stan Scan Nat and Jack’s nattering Natterjack told!

To leave no turn unstoned

The Lady & the Hand

by Mandy Pickering

Within the silver lady a small girl dances through periwinkle eyes.

She explains that since her calamity, her right hand has a mind of its own.

Now it leaps without warning like a pink starfish into her bowl of cornflakes pebble-dashes her blouse with sweet milky mush or goes inside her clothes and rummages about.

At first, she said, I sang to my hand, Do, Re, Mi, Fa, So, La, Ti, Do as I dreamed of my fingers stroking the keys of a piano, but it wouldn’t listen.

Sometimes it slaps me it might slap you.

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by Polly Phemus All praise those dogs in ivory towers Whose job it is to hunt for fleas In verses which beguiled our hours To satisfy their savagery.

Two cheers then, for hated Croker Hounding Hampstead's fêted son In criticism tartarly; it was, bar none, A masterpiece, of mediocrity.

But let us save especial thanks For poets of these latter days Who rain their stones in serried ranks On romancers of those earlier lays.

On one such soul the movement rounds To mock at his imagined wounds; Sly parody, pellucid style So shy with fame yet keen with bile.

Which will be remembered best?

A snowy-flowered woodland cherry Or merry jest, on quadriplegia?

With time our memory is no easier; But if poets aim to fire emotion Surely there are kinder notions.

So, modern fearless mighty singers: Still, while love for romance lingers We entreat you, who make us feel Spare old butterflies, from your wheel.

Celtic Christianity: Part XXX Saint Sadwrn / Saturninus / (rarely) Giles Ascetic Reposed 6th century Remembered September 29 St Sadwrn came from Brittany with his brother St Cadfan. He seems to have held considerable sway in the politics of central Wales, which would have included contemporary north Carmarthenshire, and possibly like his brother, who followed St. Germanus, held a temporary military command.

He married his cousin St Canna and they became the parents of St Crallo. He had the energy to found the church of Llansadwrn on Anglesey which stands on the site of his cell and his grave. There is also a Llansadwrn near Llandovery. Caeo, the centre of the early church in England, may have had a connection with Sadwrn but this is difficult to verify. In his old age he became a hermit on Anglesey. A 6th century stone, inscribed with his name and that of his wife St Canna, was discovered in 1742 and is now inside the church. This is one of the few surviving tombstones of saints. They used a lot of abbreviations and it reads: "hic beatus (-) saturninus se acit et sua sa coniux pa" which expands to: "hic beatus (-) saturninus se (pultus) (i) acit et sua sa[ncta] coniu(n)x pa(x) (vobiscum sit)" which means: "Here lies buried St Sadwrn with his blessed wife.

Peace be unto you."

Harry Harrison

Multiple Sclerosis Support Group - Ceredigion ‘Issues: Energy’ The issue of ‘energy’ is a very pertinent one for People with MS (PwMS).

Although our brains are full of energetic thoughts and plans we find we are frequently unable to carry them out. Our nerves are disconnected to our thoughts. The following is an excerpt from the MS Society website: “A substance called myelin protects the nerve fibres in the central nervous system, which helps messages travel quickly and smoothly between the brain and the rest of the body. In MS, your immune system, which normally helps to fight off infections, mistakes myelin for a foreign body and attacks it. This damages the myelin and strips it off the nerve fibres, either partially or completely, leaving scars known as lesions or plaques. This damage disrupts messages travelling along nerve fibres – they can slow down, become distorted, or not get through at all. As well as myelin loss, there can also sometimes be damage to the actual nerve fibres. It is this nerve damage that causes the increase in disability that can occur over time.”

The energetic thoughts whizzing around, making us want to play sport, work, play with children and grandchildren can just STOP CONNECTING making people feel low, despondent, useless and guilty.

Last Monday we were joined at our Support Group by Lindsey Ford who spent 15 years working as an NHS Occupational Therapist, but who now uses Chiron Mind-Body techniques (www.chiron-mind-body) to help people get rid of negative stressful thoughts and to feel more calm, and reduce symptoms of fatigue and pain. Based on the Fight or Flight Response many negative emotions can result from events in the past but still can cause problems such as fatigue and pain. Short episodes of stress followed by relaxation can be beneficial and we can experience intense bursts of ‘energy’ but Lindsey told us about the subtle ways in which we are subjected to stress in this busy uncertain world, and that by looking at things in a quiet way, ‘noticing our surroundings, is really important to help us connect with ourselves and the world around us’.

The afternoon was very interesting and we had an enjoyable time. Thank you so much Lindsey.

In Lampeter we meet on the first Monday of the month in The Mustard Seed Cafe, in College Street, Lampeter from 1.30-3.30pm where you will find a warm welcome.

Our Aberystwyth group now meets in the new Tesco, 12.30-2.30 on the 2nd Tuesday of the month. Disabled Parking, Disabled loos and cafe are all available for us to use.

For further details please ring me Judith McKay Support Volunteer, 01570 493509 and/or Hazel Ellis Chair, Ceredigion MS Branch, 01974 261640.

CROESO I BAWB

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COEDWIG GYMUNEDOL LONG WOOD COMMUNITY WOODLAND Coedwig Gymunedol Long Wood Community Woodland has it all ...

From the Solar Energy … used to power Canolfan Long Wood … to our Volunteer Power

… the real force who help to maintain and improve the sustainability of the woodland, which, in turn, supports the wildlife and increases biodiversity; provides access to local wood fuel, timber products and

leisure facilities … … and does it all in a low-impact, energy-conscious and creative way

Why not come and join us, and be a part of this very special community energy of the future Join our mailing list, find us on Facebook or www.longwood-lampeter.org.uk. Contact: 01570 493355, info@longwood-lampeter.org.uk

A concert of classical Iranian music A window overlooking the Iranian, MediteranianEastern Arab and Ottoman music heritage The concert The musical heritage spread from North Africa to Central Asia generally referred to as “maqam”, while embedded in different musical forms, carries a common message of peace, trust and reconciliation amongst all people regardless of any border or religious divide. It is this hidden message that seems to be able to mysteriously join the apparently different cultures in a vast region.

Referring to the same historical roots as well as musical materials that are or can be shared, this concert will in part display the interdependencies of the music of an entire region seamlessly crossing borders and boundaries of Iran, the Arab world, Turkey and Central Asia.

It will also display the intricate stylistic characteristics of classical Iranian Music, preserved throughout the time mostly by aural means. Structured instantaneous creativity, generally referred to as improvisation is one of the key features of this music. Keeping in time with the present while faithfully remaining rooted in the past is possibly a key to its survival.

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Jottings

Animals, especially birds, are very good at conserving energy in a variety of ways. The larger birds of prey, and Storks and Herons, use thermals in the manner of gliders. Geese, Ducks,

Introduction to Shamanic Journeying

Swans, Gulls and wading birds fly in the classic V

Saturday 6 May, 1-5pm

formation. Observers have determined that this

Victoria Hall, Lampeter £20 (concessions available)

formation serves two important functions: it

Shamanic Journeying is a spiritual practice where you, with intent, go and meet ancestors, tutelary spirits, teachers (in human, animal, plant, stone etc… form) in order to acquire knowledge, power, for yourself and to help others.

In this introduction, you will learn about this practice, ask questions you may have about shamanism and journeying, learn how to journey for yourself and for others.

The afternoon will be lead by Mia who has been a shamanista for nearly 2 decades. She has been sharing and leading groups into journeying in the Llandeilo area for many years. She now lives in Lampeter and wishes to share again this time-tested practice.

Mia is also available for 1-2-1 work if being in a group doesn't work for you.

conserves energy since each bird flies slightly above the one in front resulting in a reduction in wind resistance; also, individual birds take it in turns to be the one in front before falling back when they tire. This enables them to fly for a long time before they need to stop and rest.

Observations have shown that when these birds fly alone they beat their wings more frequently.

Secondly, in this configuration, it is easier to communicate – but bird communication is another story.

David Price

All bookings and queries 01570 421529 Cothi Gardeners’ Club There will be lots to discuss at our April meeting, the topic is “Choice Plants for Early Season Interest” by Paul Green.

There is so much to do in the garden at this time of year but Paul will help to get you going in the right direction with his tips and advice so that you can focus your attention on what will do well during the spring.

Paul’s nursery, Green’s Leaves, specialises in rather unusual plants which have been grown in the UK, making sure they are suitable for our cooler climate. Look at their website for more information www.greensleavesnursery.co.uk and come along on 19 April, as Paul will bring a selection of plants for sale. These are sure to be different from those found in most garden centres.

Join us on 19 April at 7.30pm. Guests pay £3 (includes tea or coffee) and an annual membership is £14.

Club members donate their surplus plants which are sold at each meeting, proceeds going towards club funds. These are quality plants at attractive prices.

For more information about the club contact: 01558 685119, cothigardeners.com or find us on Facebook.

We meet on the 3rd Wednesday of each month Coronation Hall, Pumsaint, SA19 8UW. Donna Worrall 28

Film Night Sat 1 April (4pm matinée) The BFG (PG) Mark Rylance, Ruby Barnhill, Penelope Wilton

Under-16s must be accompanied by a responsible adult

Fri 21 April: The Beatles: Eight Days a Week -The Touring Years (12A) Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, John Lennon

Fri 5 May: A United Kingdom (12A) David Oyelowo, Rosamund Pike, Tom Felton

Fri 19 May: I, Daniel Blake (15) Dave Johns, Hayley Squires, Sharon Percy

A benefit night for Lampeter Food Bank 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

As Good As It Gets!

Exquisite Welsh Quilts from 1921-1939 at The Welsh Quilt Centre ‘As Good As It Gets’ is this year’s exhibition at The Welsh Quilt Centre; a celebration of magnificent Welsh Quilts made especially for a luxury market.

These fine quilts were produced in Wales from 1921 to 1939 during a time of hardship in the socially and economically depressed areas of South and West Wales.

Quilts were made to order and sold in the luxury markets of London, Cardiff and other large cities. This was a post-war government initiative and the Rural Industries Bureau (RIB) was set up to keep traditional skills alive and to provide employment.

The quilters involved were carefully chosen by Mavis Fitz Randolph, a craft adviser appointed by the RIB in 1928. She would travel around South Wales looking for skilful quilters by asking around the villages, even checking quilts on washing lines for clues! Quilters were chosen, classes were set up and teachers appointed. These women were now part of a scheme whose aim was to provide work in South Wales. The areas chosen included Aberdare, Abertridwr, Merthyr Tydfil and the Rhondda.

Prestigious orders during the 1930s came from the Royal Family, aristocracy, and distinguished hotels. Most importantly, Claridges Hotel in Mayfair, London commissioned quilts for their new Art Deco wing, and when it opened in 1932 there were Welsh Quilts on every bed. The opulent fabrics used in the quilt-making process came mainly from Liberty and included silks, satin, taffeta and velvet, and each quilt was filled with Welsh lambs-wool. Jen Jones is the proud owner of a ‘Claridges’

Quilt, which is exhibited along with many more glorious Welsh Quilts from this era in the main Courtroom Gallery.

During 2016 The Welsh Quilt Centre issued a challenge to all quilters to make a small quilt inspired by the Jen Jones Collection. The response was phenomenal and the finalists’ quilts carefully chosen by Jen and celebrated quilter Sandie Lush are on display in Gallery 2. Visitors are invited to choose their ‘favourite’ quilt!

In Gallery 3 shorter exhibitions take place throughout the year.

New work by textile artist Julia Griffiths Jones will be shown from 10 March until 30 April. Over the course of the year, Gallery 3 will host artists, quilters, a knitwear designer and there’s even a collaboration with local school Ysgol-y-Dderi, Llangybi.

‘As Good As It Gets’, is a highly original exhibition, designed

by Gwenllian Ashley.

It opened on 10 March and will run until the 4 November at The Welsh Quilt Centre, Lampeter.

Open Tues to Sat, 11am-4.30pm.

Groups, small and large are very welcome.

For more information: 01570 422088, www.welshquilts.com Sarah Pold

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Plant Swap Please bring any excess plants or seedlings to swap or make a donation

People’s Market Victoria Hall Lampeter

10am to 1pm

SATURDAY 22nd APRIL

SOW

GROW

SWAP

MORRISONS FOUNDATION funds TY GLYN DAVIS TRUST Project.

The Ty Glyn Davis Trust has received £15,692 to fund the cost of a new sensory patio and play area. This will be of great benefit for guests who visit the Ty Glyn Holiday Centre in Ceredigion.

The donation was provided by the Morrisons Foundation which has been set up to support charities making a positive difference in local communities.

The grant will fund the cost of the project which involves removing the old and worn decking panels and fence from around the patio and making an extension of the area. The ground will then be built up using a base foundation and finishing off with an anti-slip resin bound material. The designers will integrate a wheelchair friendly version of a games board where the children can be wheeled into the number squares; this will ensure that all children can play safely together regardless of disability.

The change being delivered as a result of the grant will mean that children and adults using the centre have a safe wheelchair-friendly playing experience while their parents and carers relax in the extended seating area.

Kelly Melnicenko, Centre Manager at The Ty Glyn Davis Trust said

“On behalf of The Ty Glyn Davis Trust I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the Morrisons Foundation for their continued support which has enabled our projects to materialise”.

David Scott, Morrisons Foundation trustee, said

"We are delighted to have awarded this grant to the Ty Glyn Davis Trust. They provide an important service for children with disabilities and I'm sure that the new outdoor area will benefit young people for many years to come".

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those provocative smells such as cut grass, flowers like lily of the valley or old fashioned roses which may well take you back to your childhood, and even the subtle smell of the soil itself can alone refresh and revitalise. Sound and smell work together with the beauty you see around you and the feel of nature as you work it to, quite simply, renew your energy levels after the winter.

To give you some inspiration if you need it, a number of horticultural businesses are joining the RHS to ‘help new gardeners grow’ during National Gardening Week.

Cae Hir Gardens (Cribyn) will be opening for just £1 per person, and their visitors will be given a goody bag of offers, discounts and freebies also valid for use during National Gardening Week at Roberts Garden Centre (Lampeter), Penlan Perennials (online), Rhoslwyn Plants (Silian), No.21 Flowers (Aberystwyth) and Tý Cwm Nursery (Llanwenog). The other six Great Gardens of West Wales, of which Cae Hir is one, will also be offering an entry discount. These are the National Botanic Garden of Wales, Aberglasney, Picton Castle and Gardens, Upton Castle, Colby Woodland Garden and Dyffryn Fernant.

Julie Akkermans

National Gardening Week - Help New Gardeners Grow Time spent outdoors is well known to give you energy – fresh air and exercise are great providers thereof, and this month you have an extra incentive to get outside ...

National Gardening Week runs Mon 10 to Sun 16 April, and the theme for this year, provided as ever by the RHS, is “Help New Gardeners Grow”. So why not venture outside, find your green fingers, and get full of the joys of spring!

Spring of course is a time of renewal and re-growth after the winter, when gardens awake from their hibernation and burst into life. Green foliage is followed by the vibrant colours of spring blossoms accompanied by the most delicious scents. It is the perfect season to fall in love with gardening, and to explore the beauty and magic of this rejuvenating and engaging past time.

Gardening is both relaxing and invigorating at the same time. The gentle exercise it provides is well known to aid fitness levels, and the simple action of working with nature immediately provokes feelings of well being. In the garden you will have your senses well and truly stimulated – the sound of the wind, birdsong, the insects, perhaps some water movement, are just the start. There are also In December 2016 the Art community of Carmarthenshire came together at Llangathen Temperance Hall.

Artists, Makers and appreciators of fine things rubbed shoulders at the Winter private view; and now following this success the exhibitors return for their Spring show.

Three shows in total have been announced for 2017, giving no shortage of opportunity to enjoy the local talents on display. This Easter’s show has a theme of Wood and Wool.

Each artist has embraced this theme, interpreting it in their own style.

In addition to familiar names from the last exhibition, 'Art At The Hall’ at Llangathen will be introducing 20 new artists and makers living and working in South Wales. Exhibitors will include young makers early on their career paths alongside a well established Welsh Woollen mill, this will make for an exciting eclectic mix.

Curator, Brigid Loizou says, “Where at the last exhibition the 2D and 3D artworks were displayed together on units to suggest how you might show these pieces in your own home. With this second exhibition we are taking this notion to the next level by inviting more Furniture makers and interior designers to display their work, there will be more suggestion of room settings.”

There will be a private view evening on Thursday 13 April, 6.30-9.30pm with limited capacity.

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Please request your invitation from artatthehall@gmail.com The show will run from Fri 14– Sun 23 April, 11-6pm.

Brigid Loizou

is a system of natural medicine which is used and trusted by 450 million people throughout the world.

70% of patients report that their health has improved following homeopathic treatment, although often in this country, people seek Homeopathy only after having tried everything which conventional medicine can offer.

Homeopathy is holistic and treats both psychological and physical symptoms at the same time. Practitioners registered with the Society of Homeopaths are accredited by the Professional Standards Agency.

Interested?

Local Homeopaths Charlotte Allen and Joanne Camlin are regularly available at the Mulberry Bush, Lampeter.

Call in for a chat 12-3pm on Fri 7April or Fri 12 May. For more info. see listings page 17.

Homeopathy

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

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

Cymdeithas Hanes Llambed Cymdeithas Hanes Llambed is continuing to attract new members; more than 70 have paid membership this year, with many occasional visitors coming to a talk that is of particular interest to them.

The next meeting will be on Tuesday, 18 April, 7.30pm at the Old Hall, University of Wales Trinity St David, when the speaker will be the Rev. Bill Fillery. He will be giving a talk on “A road from London to St David’s”.

Croeso cynnes i bawb, all welcomed. Non-members £2.

Amgueddfa Llambed / Lampeter Museum As mentioned in the last issue of Grapevine, new collections are being put together for our new season, which will open on Tuesday, 4 April, 10 am.

The exhibits this year will be: Welsh Costumes 1st World War: Remembering 1917 Llanfair Clydogau History Society will be taking over the space taken up by Pencarreg Parish last year The Rebecca Riots The University will be displaying a new collection, and there will be some old letters and postcards on display.

Some of the previous items have been moved to the Town Library windows, which we hope will whet people’s appetite to come to the Museum. Do come along for another visit, as these will be new collections.

Another Valuation Day will be held at the Museum on Thursday, 11 May, 10am–2pm, when an expert from Peter Francis, Carmarthen will be present to value your possessions free of charge. Just come along, - no appointment required.

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Sound Energy for Health and Wellbeing Having worked as a healer and shamanic practitioner for over 25 years my work expanded to include Authentic Power in 2001 and Transformational Sound Yoga in 2008. Having recently come home to Lampeter, I am passionate about sharing this effective combination of powerful healing tools with the community, so in February 2017 I opened the Lampeter Sound Healing Circle. Working in a circle to bring harmony, balance and healing for the whole group is the most BEAUTIFUL POWERFUL GENTLE and FUN way to heal together, as a community. The Sound Healing circle is rooted in heart centred connection, mindful sound and harmony.

Sound Healing is the application of therapeutic sound, combined with the intention of healing and highest good for all. There is scientific evidence that demonstrates why sound is such a powerful healing tool. The study of the effects of sound on matter is called Cymatics, which uses sound to move and rearrange molecules. When sound waves are applied to water, sand or another fluidly moving substance (as we are mainly water ourselves we too are fairly fluid by nature) we see molecules moving and patterns emerging.

The NHS already uses sound therapeutically e.g. sound waves to break up kidney stones and ultrasound to look inside the body to see tumours and foetuses in the womb.

Sound healing works because everything in the universe vibrates. The frequency at which an object vibrates is its resonance. Our unique personal resonance is made up of the blend of all the frequencies at which our physical, mental, emotional and spiritual elements vibrate. A balanced harmonious vibration leads to health and imbalances and discordant frequencies lead to dis-ease. Many things can cause disharmony or imbalance leading to illness, including diet; toxins; accidents; trauma etc.

In the circle I am sharing Authentic Power and Sound Healing tools, which empower the participants to learn where their own imbalances are. As in 1-1 treatments I mainly work with my voice, where our intention has the most powerful influence. But I also use tuning forks, shamanic drum and rattle and singing bowls. Humans are dynamic, fluid, self-organising and self-healing. By applying a sound to restore harmony to the system we can support the self-healing process and create deep peace, connection and joy in the process.

Through the power of resonance we can also use sound to change frequencies through entrainment. Entrainment is the effect of powerful vibrations of one object causing another object to shift its frequency into synchrony with the first. This synchronisation of frequencies occurs in our own bodies all the time. We can do this consciously by slowing our breathing, which causes our heart rate and brain activity to slow down.

In shamanic sound healing we work using the medicine wheel, a shamanic map of the universe and the self. We explore our energies in relation to the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual aspects of self, and our relationship

to Father Sky (the divine), Mother earth, our inner self and community. After an initial period of understanding the theory and practice we then go deeper into developing awareness and rebalancing our energies, connecting together, in a sacred circle.

We use potent healing sounds combined with clear intentions to create harmony and balance, to support each other and to heal together. During group work, the facilitator sets the tone and the rest of the group synchronise with them. For example, during shamanic drumming the participants synchronise to the beat of the drum, and when chanting we entrain to the energy of the mantra or tone. Working together over time strengthens these shifts to create permanent change.

Lampeter Sound Healing Circle provides a safe, joyful, powerful and beautiful healing experience, with time for silence, stillness and mindfulness. The work enables us to bring our thoughts, feelings and bodies into harmony and balance using sound baths, drumming, chakra work and deep peace, the effects of which can be felt for days. Long term this work can reprogram our whole energy system into new healthy patterns for life long wellbeing.

Book now for New circle starting after Easter at Victoria Hall!

Hara Willow MSc., MCoSH, MCOH, Cert. Couns., MYAI For more information: 01570 493 729/ 07790 643216 hara@amazinglyfe.com, www.harawillowhealing.org www.amazinglyfe.com

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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.

Ymgeisydd Cân i Gymru o Lanbed

Cân i Gymru competitor from Lampeter

Gan Dylan Lewis 08/03/17

Richard Marks o Lanbed wedi ei ddewis yn y deg uchaf ar gyfer cystadleuaeth Cân i Gymru S4C.

By Dylan Lewis 08/03/17

Richard Marks from Lampeter was selected in the top ten for the Cân i Gymru competition on S4C.

Datgelu Cyfrinachau’r Ifanc – Gareth Morgan-Isaac

Revealing youth secrets – Gareth Morgan-Isaac

Gan Dylan Lewis 05/03/17

Saer Coed o Lanbed yn ateb cwestiynau Papur Bro Clonc y mis hwn.

By Dylan Lewis 05/03/17

A carpenter from Lampeter answering Papur Bro Clonc’s questions this month.

Cwrw yn llifo yn nhrydedd Gŵyl Gwrw a Seidr Llambed

The beer flowing in Lampeter’s third Beer and Cider Festival

Gan Rob Phillips 28/02/17

Yfwyd 2,300 peint yn yr ŵyl eleni a chodwyd arian da tuag at Dŷ Hafan.

By Rob Phillips 28/02/17

2,300 pints were drank in this year’s festival and a substantial amount raised towards Tŷ Hafan.

Un o Uchafbwyntiau Diwylltiant Cymraeg yr ardaloedd yma

One of Welsh Culture highlights in these parts

Gan Dylan Lewis 22/02/17

Adroddiad am lwyddiannau Clybiau Ffermwyr Ifanc lleol yn y cystadlaethau “Noson yng nghwmni”.

By Dylan Lewis 22/02/17

A report on local Young Farmers Clubs successes in the entertainment competitions.

Efallai fe welwn ni Llanybydder a Llanbed wedi eu cysylltu eto

We might see Llanybydder and Lampeter connected again

Gan Dylan Lewis 21/02/17

Diweddariad Ymgyrch Traws Link Cymru ar ail agor y llinell rheiffordd rhwng Caerfyrddin ac Aberystwyth.

By Dylan Lewis 21/02/17

An update by Traws Link Cymru on reopening the railway line between Carmarthen and Aberystwyth.

Vincent Evans a’i awen

Vincent Evans and his bardic talents

Gan Dylan Lewis 19/02/17

John Phillips yn datgelu talentau barddonol y diweddar Vincent Evans a fu’n gyfreithiwr adnabyddus yn Llanbed.

By Dylan Lewis 19/02/17

John Phillips revealing the poetic talents of the late Vincent Evans who was a well-known solicitor in Lampeter.

Sally Davies a’i phersonoliaeth hael a chymwynasgar

Sally Davies and her generous and kind personality

Gan Dylan Lewis 10/02/17

Delyth Phillips a fu’n ysgrifennu am Sally Davies o Gwmann yng ngholofn Papur Bro Clonc – Cymeriadau Bro.

By Dylan Lewis 10/02/17

Delyth Phillips wrote about Sally Davies from Cwmann in Papur Bro Clonc’s column about local characters.

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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.

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01570 470046 Free information leaflet available on request

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This thirty-second Local General Knowledge and Cryptic Crossword is sponsored by Mary Kate Boutique. The owner has kindly offered the winner a voucher to spend in the boutique.

Mary Kate Boutique is a ladies’ fashion boutique in the centre of Lampeter. The shop opened in mid-November 2016 and is a new Prize Local Knowledge/Cryptic Crossword No 32 (Jeep) venture for its owner, local girl 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Katherine Chamberlain, who previously 9 worked as a hairdresser. Katherine has 10 11 always wanted to run her own fashion 12 business and this is her dream come PRIZE: Voucher 13 14 15 16 17 true.

18 19 20 There is something for everyone in the shop, which caters for all 21 22 23 ages from teenage upwards. There are well-known brands of clothing on offer, as well as one-off items and a wide variety of 24 25 26 affordable accessories and gifts. Katherine does all her own 27 28 29 30 buying and keeps up-to-date with the latest fashions, at home 31 32 33 and abroad, including French and Spanish fashion designs. All 34 35 36 ranges are provided at very affordable prices.

37 38 Examples of what is on offer can be found at 39 www.facebook.com/marykateboutique 40 41 42 43 Opening hours: 10.00 - 17.00 Tuesday-Saturday. competition

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Apologies puzzlers - no space for rough working grid this time! Eds.

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1. Service offered by Nick H (7,4,4) 9. Pronoun leads to endless rant (2) 1. New cocaine poet combined with strange thief to produce 10. Pirouette banner disturbed shy secretive bird (8,7) Bucks Fizz second single? (5,2,3,6) 12. Clairvoyant takes reading from she-bear step by step (4) 2. Band transporter’s usual state - admire no iron mix (2,6,4) 3. Visit a pew in pieces and get a good sight of the roast (1,4,4) 13. Stored power found when teasing celery out (7,6) 18. Short return on investment leads from doubt in value (abb) (3) 4. Woman’s party Henrietta was only partly up for (3) 19. Avowed bachelor has currency in Macao (3) 5. Dough action workers want (5) 20. Honour said by some to be awarded for ‘my bloody 6. Court’s action when it might appear sentential disturbance effort’ (abb) (1,1,1) (10,6) 7. Not wanted at Trafalgar Square unless proper control of gassy 21. Sounds like a scared sick solo vocal of the lily family (11) 24. Knot found in patient? (3) empire envoy (1,4,5,6) 25. Erratic skiers found on the face (6) 8. Dogs may fall. Is this a feline protected weather condition?

27. Nature of old letter can mistakenly intend wrath (4,7) (2,5,5,4) 30. Sounds like view of ocean (3) 11. Get backward second year follower (3) 31. Elegant lyric overture starts this English rock band (abb) (1,1,1) 14. T’is a backward dog command (3) 32. Half em and endless end (2) 15. Don’t shout out when you make contact (4,2) 33. Sounds like posh gramophone needles (5) 16. Elevate! She holds the centre ground (3) 34. Pointless drab god (2) 17. North! Nothing right! And a negative alternative (3) 36. Enclosure for a swan? (3) 22. Iranian currency found in hidden lair (4) 37. Technical service found at 24 Bridge Street Lampeter (8,7) 23. 2008 hurricane reflected a short president Eisenhower (3) 26. Specialist fisherman who sound like he makes people better 39. Often found in 36 across (3) 40. ‘Yon Wain’ painted anew to suggest rejection (2,2,3) (5) 42. There’s a leader of people? (7) 28. Control self when you train after endless rest (8) 44. Positive switch! Not so soon. (2) 29. French neurologist might suddenly shout out (8) 45. Polar explorer, not south, or east, found one grain (3) 35. Communicator uses diminished graph on end (1,5) 46. 40 Across twice comes down to earth for Peter’s countries (538. Vent in prairie is not ripe (3) 5,5) 41. Short month when snow van has no final song (abb) (3) 43. To begin with Sid and Daisy are not happy (3)

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Closing Date for Entries: Fri 7 April 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. 32, Grapevine, c/o Victoria Hall, Bryn Rd, Lampeter SA48 7EE.

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Woodland Classroom “Play, Explore, Discover.”

while they came to me asking to do some knife work.

The three of us sat together, a safe distance form the other children, and zoned into sharp tool use. They really concentrated on this activity and listened to instruction on how to improve their whittling. What this showed was that some children need to come to you when they’re ready to learn, rather than have the lesson forced on them at a time when they’re not in the right frame of mind or their energy is directed elsewhere.

“Time in nature is not leisure time; it's an essential investment in our children's health, and also, by the way, in our own.” Richard Louv EASTER EGGSPLORERS! On Easter Saturday (15 April) we will be teaming up with Denmark Farm for another of our popular Easter Egg Nature Trail Hunts. We’ve sourced lots of yummy fairtrade Divine chocolate eggs, from Watson & Pratts, especially for the event. This year we’re setting up a whole new trail of clues for children to follow through meadows, woods and paths as well as the chance to roast a marshmallow on the campfire and complete a few challenges along the way. The good folk at Denmark Farm will be running a café serving tea and cakes to help raise money for their charitable work. Places are limited for the Egg Trail, so book ahead.

LIKE BEAR GRYLLS? YOU’LL LOVE ‘SURVIVAL SCHOOL.’ We’re hosting our own Survival School day this month for kids aged 8-14. The day is inspired by Bear Grylls’ recent kids TV series where teams of children were given outdoor survival challenges. Each team will start with a basic map and compass and will have to find their pack of survival gear which is hidden somewhere in the woods. Our day will include sharp tool use, fire-lighting, we’re even including a bushtucker challenge (optional for kids of course) where they can try munching edible insects and other wild foods. This is a new event for Lampeter and we’re hoping to get the children stuck into some proper bushcraft skills including trying their hand at fire by friction – the ancient fire-lighting skill!

THE UNSTOPPABLE ENERGY OF CHILDREN!

By James Kendall This month’s theme of Energy makes me think of the energy that we see from the children when they arrive at our Young Rangers after-school club each week. For many of these children, they have been at school all day, perhaps even in classrooms for the majority of the day and come 4pm when they land at Denmark Farm they’re bursting with pent up energy that needs to be released. There are kids who don’t respond so well to the mainstream school system, but thrive in an outdoor learning environment where there are no classroom walls to bounce off and their high energy can be directed at play or child-led learning. If I think about it, this habit of keeping children indoors for a good part of the day is a relatively new thing.

“In an agricultural society, or during a time of exploration and settlement, or hunting and gathering -- which is to say, most of mankind's history -- energetic boys were particularly prized for their strength, speed, and agility. As recently as the 1950s, most families still had some kind of agricultural connection. Many of these children, girls as well as boys, would have been directing their energy and physicality in constructive ways: doing farm chores, baling hay, splashing in the swimming hole, climbing trees, racing to the sandlot for a game of baseball. Their unregimented play would have been steeped in nature.” Richard Louv, author of Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder At our clubs those children that need to run around and blow off steam can do so whilst other children are being guided through skills around the campfire.

I saw a great example of this in action last week at the club where two boys spent the first half hour simply running about, engrossed in exploring the woods, making noise and blowing off some of that pent up energy. After a

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Congratulations to our Crossword Winner

Lampeter Loyalty Card

Sandra Hartley

Winner of £30 Loyalty Card Vouchers February: Deni Hardy

Unfortunately this scheme finishes in April 2017.

Thank you to everyone who has participated

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next issue… may - issue 49 copy deadline: friday 7 april theme: ‘transition’ how will the transition into full ‘brexit’ affect you? what do you know about transition towns and transition llambed? how can we make the transition towards greater self-sufficiency? how should we support young people in their transition from primary to secondary to tertiary education or into work?

How do we cope with ‘life’ transitions - births, deaths, moving house, social, physical, mental or emotional changes? why not write in and tell us … (700 words max. please!

Or 400 words max. if you are a regular contributor)

Diolch / Thank you lampetergrapevine@gmail.com

Manager of Ling Di Long, JoJo Ping, with the prize voucher.

Unfortunately, Sandra was unable to collect this in person.

A record number of entries this month, so well done to everyone who completed crossword 31 … Marilyn Bray, Judy Cooper, Caroline Davies, Daniel Davies, G. Davies, Jen Davies, Michael & Hilary Davies, Sarah Davies, Siwan Davies, J. Ganley, Peter Gregory, Llinos Griffiths, Trevor Harris, David Hyde, Marilyn James, Pat Jenkins, George Kinchington, Merry Makers, Tony Mardell, Geoff Oldrid, Mary Overton, Elaine Pelling, Jessica Reid, Ieuan Reid, Emyr Richards, Angela Roberts, Andy & Jenn Ryan, Lynne Sharpe, Jennifer Turner, Pam Vautier, and Linda Wigley.

Check out your answers below. See page 37 for more details about the prize from our sponsor for issue 48, Mary Kate Boutique.

NB: Competition entry boxes are located in the Library and Mark Lane Bakery, or you can post entries to Cryptic Crossword No 32, Grapevine, C/O Victoria Hall, Bryn Road, Lampeter or drop it into the letter box if you’re passing.

If you are a local business, organisation or individual offering a service and would like to sponsor one of our crosswords, then please contact lampetergrapevine@gmail.com and someone will get in touch. Diolch /Thank you Local Knowledge/Cryptic Crossword No 31 by “Jeep” Answers

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