Lampeter Grapevine Issue 61 July Aug 2018 by Lampeter Grapevine

Lyndacontents contents in this issue… reviews & letters ads & classifieds what’s going on secret travels totally locally locally totally town council lampeter town cooking with council news steem lampeter money for nothpermaculture ing? group: the future incredible edible of food repair café jottings seed swap focus on youth: ysgol y dderi dance our economy news from needs a new story transition bathing inllambed: nature bwyd bendigedig mindfulness & llambed dance / incredible art therapyedible & lampeter mindfulness celtic christianity the friendly games gwena’r uwtsd haul ar tir coed celtic christianity long wood llanfair artists steemit young welcome elmo’s delights talent kcc cerddwyr grannell llambed cothi gardeners community energy pumsaint wi international jottings summer school nev’s doodles ms support group custard queens building girls dathliadau gwyl tŷ pren dewi competition blues hero uwtsd clonc clonc call for help long wood ysgol bro pedr food banc festival bwyd report ysgol bro pedr ms support group cothi gardeners yr efail custard queens wi mindfulness pumsaint wirichard ysgol henry ysgol henrytorichard aberaeron cryptic crossword lampeter

The Secret Travels of the Grapevine… Grapevine is now available around the world: issuu.com/ lampetergrapevine/stacks … but we are also really interested to know how far and wide the paper versions have travelled; what local villages and communities it has reached and what route it has taken - Or perhaps how many people have passed it on to someone else? Are you planning any travels over the coming months? If so please don’t forget to pack your copy of Grapevine - we’re always fascinated to find out where in the world it goes with you. Can your copy of Grapevine be the most environmentally friendly traveller? Or will yours be shared in a variety of unusual ways, be found in an quirky local location, be upcycled or recycled? Where will your copy of Grapevine end up? Why don’t you send us your photos: lampetergrapevine@gmail.com and we’ll publish them in future issues. Eds.

Eiri’s Grapevine has been re-purposed and recycled as the lining for her vegetable basket. A great way to way extend its use. Thanks for the tip Eiri. Eds. 2

GRAPEVINE no. 61, July / August 2018 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:

Penblwydd Hapus Grapevine Happy Birthday Croeso / Welcome to the sixth birthday issue of the Grapevine

It’s time to ‘Focus on Youth’ ... A chance to highlight and positively reinforce what young people represent; a time to consider what future is on offer and time to reflect on how we react. Having recently attended the Malverns Classic Mountain Bike Festival, I was constantly reminded of this theme whilst watching hundreds of young people, from tiny tots to teens, enjoying riding their bikes; whether competing or just speeding across the campsite and main arena, the sheer delight and

freedom created a real buzz of excitement that was both enchanting and fascinating to witness. If this happened to be a snapshot of things to come, I’m all for it. This youthful energy and spirit could translate well into future situations. Focusing on cycling as a future mode of transport and an activity with undoubted health benefits, will see this group of youngsters well ahead of the game I’m sure. They all participated at their own

To submit Articles, letters, reviews or enquiries: lampetergrapevine@gmail.com To add your event or course to our free listings: lampetergrapevinelist@gmail.com or post to address above To place an advert: lampetergrapevineads@gmail.com Full guidelines for advertisers & contributors: see grapevine page on www.vichall.org.uk Display advertising rates: ¼ column £12; ¼ page £30; ½ page £48; full page £84 (back page £96) £30 off ads for one-off public events held in Victoria Hall Classified ads: £2.50/20 wds (min. £2.50) Copy deadline for September, issue 62: Fri 10 August Theme: ‘The Third Age’ Circulation this issue: 2,500 copies distributed free in the Lampeter area We reserve the right to edit all contributions for reasons of space & clarity. The views expressed in letters and articles are not necessarily those of Transition Llambed Development Trust or the newsletter group. Cover Design: Moira Hay www.moirahay-illustration.co.uk

level, engaged in a range of activities, experienced different terrain, adapted to new situations, at the same time as having

lots of fun; but they were also being inspired, supported and educated by others - older, younger, expert or novice, cautious, fearless, adventurous and creative. Maybe we could all aspire to make the most of every experience as these young people did and perhaps they might just teach us a thing or two.

Darllenwch yn hapus / Happy reading Angie Martin, Editor

polite reminder: If you are a regular contributor, we thank you for your continued support and commitment to the Grapevine but we do politely remind you that articles should be kept to 400 words to allow us space to include new material each issue. If at any time you need a longer article, then please contact the Grapevine team prior to copy deadline and we will do all we can to accommodate your needs. If you're sending us display adverts or an article, please check the format - it'll save us (and you) lots of time. Please send photos & artwork in jpg format as we cannot accept PDFs For full guidelines for advertisers & contributors: see Grapevine page on www.vichall.org.uk If you are unsure or don’t understand any of these technical terms, then please do get in touch - we’ll be happy to help . The Newsletter Team

Other contact details: Transition Llambed: www.vichall.org.uk/transition-llambed email: transitionllambed@gmail.com Victoria Hall: www.vichall.org.uk To make bookings for Victoria Hall contact: victoriahall.llambed@gmail.com or phone/text 07891 632614 People's Market: To book a stall contact: victoriahall.llambed@gmail.com or phone/text 07891 632614 3

CYNGOR TREF LLANBEDR PONT STEFFAN

LAMPETER TOWN COUNCIL

Llongyfarchiadau i Rirchard Marks, Helen Thomas, Gary

Congratulations to Richard Marks, Helen Thomas, Gary

Thorogood ac Emma Wood ar eu hethol yn ddiweddar heb

Thorogood and Emma Wood on their recent election

gystadleuaeth fel Cynghorwyr Tref. Dymuniadau gorau

without a contest as Town Councillors. Best wishes are

iddynt wrth iddynt ymdrechu i wasanaethu pobl Llanbedr

extended to them as they endeavour to serve the people of

Pont Steffan.

Lampeter.

CASGLU SBWRIEL

LITTER COLECTIONS

Cytunwyd i drefnu casgliadau sbwriel yn rheolaidd o gwmpas

It was agreed to arrange litter collections at regular

tref Llanbedr Pont Steffan.

intervals within the town of Lampeter.

IS-BWYLLGORAU

SUB-COMMITTEES

Enwebwyd y Cynghorwyr ar gyfer is-bwyllgorau:

Cllrs were nominated to various sub-committees:

Blodau: David Smith (Cadeirydd); Kistiah Ramaya; Rhys Bebb

Flowers’: David Smith (Chair); Kistiah Ramaya; Rhys Bebb

Jones; Elin T Jones.

Yr Iaith Gymraeg: Rhys Bebb Jones (Cadeirydd); Ann Bowen

Welsh Language: Rhys Bebb Jones (Chair); Ann Bowen

Morgan; Robert Phillips.

Parciau: Chris Thomas (Cadeirydd); Hag Harris; Elin T Jones;

Parks’: Chris Thomas (Chair); Hag Harris; Elin T Jones; David

David Smith.

Smith.

Llwybrau Cerdded: Hag Harris (Cadeirydd); Rhys Bebb Jones;

Footpaths’: Hag Harris (Chair); Rhys Bebb Jones; Ann Bowen

Ann Bowen Morgan; Elin T Jones; Dinah Mulholland.

Morgan; Elin T Jones; Dinah Mulholland.

Gweinyddiaeth: Cadeirydd (y Maer presennol); Robert

Administration: Chair (residing Mayor); Robert Phillips;

Phillips; Kistiah Ramaya; Dinah Mulholland; Selwyn Walters.

Kistiah Ramaya; Dinah Mulholland; Selwyn Walters.

Manylion cyswllt cynghorwyr ar gynnig ar safle ar y we’r

Contact details of cllrs. are available on the Town Council’s

Cyngor Tref.

website.

Teithiau iach yn y Gymuned

Active Journeys in the CommunitY

Cafodd Cyngor Sir Ceredigion grant gan “Gynllun Llwybrau

Ceredigion County Council were successfully awarded a

Diogel yn y Gymuned” Llywodreath Cymru 2016-18 i wneud

grant by the Welsh Government “Safe Routes in

gwelliannau yn ardal Ysgol Bro Pedr wedi’u cyllido’n rhannol

Communities Scheme” 2016-18 to undertake

gan Gyngor Tref Llambed gan gyflwyno parth 20 milltir yr awr

improvements in the vicinity of Ysgol Bro Pedr, which were

newydd gyda mesurau gostegu traffig i helpu i greu

part funded by Lampeter Town Council, which saw

amgylchedd mwy diogel ac annog mwy o

the introduction of a new 20mph zone with

ddisgyblion i gerdded, sgwtera a beicio i’r

traffic calming to help create a safer

ysgol.

environment to encourage more pupils to walk, scoot and cycle to school.

To have a few multinational corporations effectively controlling our food supply is not a comfortable prospect for any of us. In the EU seeds have to be certified under the ESCAA agreement in order to allow them to be sold under EU legislation. If a seed does not appear on these lists it is illegal to sell it. There are good reasons for this, avoiding spread of plant diseases etc., but like a lot of well intentioned legislation it has a lot of adverse effects and in this case the choice of seeds available commercially has become very limited. Lampeter Seed Library / Banc Hadau Llambed is a local initiative to protect and maintain the diversity in locally grown seeds to ensure seed security for our future generations. Lets make sure they have available the widest choice of foods needed to maintain good health and pleasure from food. We aren't breaking any laws or breaching any patents, as the service is entirely free. We can all do our bit by growing and saving seed from open pollinated seeds. Come and chat to us at the Peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Market, join our seed library and help save seeds for food security for the future.

The Future of Food What does the future hold for our food and how can we ensure we have a safe and plentiful supply? Many factors affect our food supply including economics, politics, consumer demand, climate and climate change to name but a few. One thing for certain the availability of a reliable, diverse and safe future food supply should not be taken for granted. An interesting and disturbing figure that has recently been released shows that in 30 years the amount of fruit and vegetables consumed in the UK that is actually grown in the UK has dropped from 83% to 55% and that figure is still falling. Currently a lot of this comes from the EU with no tariffs attached to it but as we are all too aware this could change. An example of the possible political and economic affects on our food supply.

However, one of the biggest threats to our food supply is the threat to our seeds. In a previous article we have already discussed the loss of diversity in the seeds that are available to us, but this is not the only threat. Large multinational companies are already patenting seeds which effectively means they own the rights to the genetic material in these seeds and consequently it is illegal for us to save seeds from these plants. Does this mean that in the For more information: Lampeter future we will always have to buy new seeds in order to banchadaullambed@outlook.com grow our food? This is a frightening spectre.

The Peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Market Victoria Hall, Bryn Road, Lampeter

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

Seed

Library

Andrea Sanders

CEREDIGION GUILD OF WEAVERS, SPINNERS AND DYERS invite you to their

WOOL AND YARN DAY 14th July 2018 Ciliau Aeron Village Hall (near Aberaeron) SA48 8RF Plenty of wool, yarn and equipment to sample and buy including fleeces from our Guild members My Fine Weaving, Hedgehog Equipment. The Old Piggery, Temporal Spin, Jill Shepherd, Spinwise, Cadwcrafts and Natural Raw Sheep Fleeces

The day will begin at 10.30am and finish at 3.30pm and for Â£1.50 you will have a cup of tea or coffee and piece of

cake and the opportunity to experience a wide range of wool products and yarn. There will also be demonstrations of spinning and weaving and the chance to try your hand at these traditional crafts.

Focus on Youth: Dance Jottings

A number of people have commented not only on the lack of bird song this spring but also on the non return of their swallows or pied flycatchers and even, at the end of May, the dearth of swifts. Migration is a significant challenge for all animals but especially birds and there are increasing environmental factors affecting their migration behaviour. These include climate change, the effects of intensive agriculture, increasing urban sprawl, degradation of habitat and the effects of radio telemetry used for monitoring remote infrastructure and for our use of mobile communication. Surprisingly, there have been a number of Cuckoo sightings in the Cwm Brefi area so it is not all bad news. It would appear that migrants encountered severe weather on their journey north this spring and some birds perished over the Alps and Pyrenees. It is not only our land birds that are affected; many of our sea birds are also under threat. The reasons for this are unclear; as well as climate change they have to contend with overfishing and of course the alarming amount of plastic particles that have made the news. The infrastructure used for monitoring remote installations could also be playing a part in the distribution of our fish stocks. David Price

Every Thursday

Lampeter Food Project 4-6pm Victoria Hall Reducing waste & redistributing ‘surplus’ food to anyone who wants it.

As soon as we can toddle, we can dance. You’ve seen fab videos of little tots stomping their feet and shaking their stuff, without concern to what others may think. Do you remember spinning on the school field, eyes on the blue sky above you until you tumbled, giggling onto the grass? With my belly dance company, I offered dance to all ages and abilities. I’ve taught Brownies, Guides, Young Carers and Youth Groups, as well as WI groups, birthday parties and hen parties and I stick to the adage I believe in; if you don’t move it, you’ll lose it. School Curricula are forced to pack in academic subjects, pushing art, dance and sport aside. I’ve never believed in academic achievement above all else; there has to be a balance or schools will churn out robots with good memories, rather than young, well balanced adults, able to think and create for themselves.

You heard the music, felt your foot tapping but didn’t get up. When did you last dance the dance you wanted to? When did you spin, stomp, laugh and fall over? Dancing together, following each other’s movements, is proven to be good for our well-being so why not join a dance class today? Check out the move your body section in your copy of the Grapevine now! Wendy Steele Tribal Unity Wales www.wendysteele.com

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Wanted: local businesses willing to donate their edible surplus and local people willing to help with cooking. Contact: Lindsay, 01570 493791 lindsaybiker68@hotmail.com 7

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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.

Transition Llambed Development Trust (Victoria Hall)

Job Vacancy Job Vacancy Job Vacancy Personal Assistant (Lampeter area) Caring, flexible PA required to support young man with learning disabilities to access swimming & local events. 6.5 hrs p/w £8.50 p/h Full job description:www.directpaymentscymru.org.uk/jobs

Notice of AGM Thurs 5 July 2018 7pm Greg Evans Room

Transition Llambed next meeting Thursday 28 June 6.30pm , Victoria Hall If you’re interested in helping with the Repair Café or Incredible Edible Lampeter/ Bwyd Bendigedig Llambed, or have some energy to create other plans to “green up” our town, come and join us! Dr Vole

Victoria Hall

Transition Llambed Admin Team

Bryn Road

CAN YOU HELP OUT? With Universal Credit on the horizon in Ceredigion, Banc Bwyd Llanbed is preparing for a rise in need for the food bank, and are looking for some more volunteers to join our team. Although this is Lampeter churches’ initiative, you don’t need to be a member of a church to join us, and we warmly welcome all who are willing to help. Ideally, you need to be able to offer some time on a regular planned basis. The more of us there are, the less time we each need to give. It is rewarding work, and we give training and support to everyone who joins us. It could involve joining the rota to prepare and give out food parcels, holding the food bank phone to take referrals, or helping to deal with food donations, whichever fits the time you have available. If you think you could help, please call us Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm, 07582 905743 or leave a message with your number.

Cyngor tref Llanbed/ Lampeter Town Council Cynllun Trefi Taclus/ Tidy Towns Initiative Dewch i helpu tacluso’n tref yn Llanbed Come to support our tidying session!

10-1 Bore Sadwrn Gorffennaf 14

Saturday 14th July from 10-1pm Pawb i gyfarfod ar Barc yr Orsedd am 10 y bore. Meet at the Park at 10am

Diolch / Thank you Julia Lim On behalf of Banc Bwyd Llambed / Lampeter Food Bank

Dewch yn llu/ Come to help 8

Celtic Christianity: Part XLI

Bwyd Bendigedig Llambed - let's talk food!

Eight of us had a great time in the sunshine on Bank Holiday Monday, planting up the Co-op bed and making signs for it. The bed has already lived up to its propaganda gardening potential, as each time we have been working on it, someone has stopped to chat and ask questions. While planting up, we had two people from North Wales and Ammanford who said they'd take the idea back home, a young mum who offered to help with the watering after the school run (thank you!), and her daughter who is looking forward to the strawberries fruiting and was interested that blackcurrants will make a cordial like Ribena. We have had offers of further plants, tips on growing (did you know sheep's poo is good for strawberries?) and a chance to explain what in the bed is edible (such as young beetroot leaves and stalks in salad). As you can see from the pictures, the bed is now filled with plants: strawberries, parsley, salad burnet, chives and garlic chives, sage, thyme, beetroot, chard, lettuce, kale, kalettes, tomatoes and tomatilloes, French beans, peas and few more. nothing is ready to pick as yet but we will put up signs for each plant when it is ready to be picked and cooked or eaten. Are there ways we can do more to involve children and young people in what we're doing around town? We're hoping to talk with some of the local schools about this before the summer holidays start. We'll soon have our own email and Facebook page but if you want to get in touch in the meantime, contact us at transitionllambed@gmail.com or you can find us on Saturdays at 10am working on the Co-op bed. Julia Lim

St Cadwaladr / Caedwalla / Cadwallader / Cadwallador Abbot. King Of The Welsh. Reposed 664. Remembered 12th November. He became king about 634, and was the last Welsh king to have sovereignty over all Britain. In the Welsh Triads, he is said to be one of the blessed "Three Golden-banded of the Island of Britain", i.e. one of the three Kings who wore the golden bands that were insignia of supreme temporal power, and were worn around the neck, the arms and the knees. He protected fugitive Christians when they were dispossessed by the pagans. He figures in Mediaeval Welsh poetry, and is regarded as an embodiment of other-worldliness, compassion and humility. Such faith and obedience, in co-operation with Gods grace, can produce a saint even in faithless and pagan times. The history of Wales in the Mediaeval "Chronicles of the Princes" begins with the death of St Cadwaladr: "680 was the year of Christ when there was a great mortality throughout all the island of Britain... And in that year, Cadwaladr the Blessed, son of Cadwallon ap Cadvan, king of the Britons, died on the twelfth day of May, as Myrddin had before that prophesied to Gwrtheyrn Gwrthenau. And from that time forth the Britons lost the crown of the kingdom, and the Saxons gained it". (Red Book of Hergest, Mostyn MS 116. 142a) St Cadwaladr has special significance for this age. It is easy to become disheartened as we see the powers of evil flourishing; virtue despised and faith receding. But the times of St Cadwaladr were worse and he kept faithful to his vision and to his convictions in Christ whatever the difficulties, trials and dangers that face us. He is buried in the church of Llangedwaladr in south west Anglesey. There was a royal monastery nearby at Aberffraw where the Royals of Gwynedd were buried. Troparion Of St Cadwaladr All earthly honour and power you regarded as nought, and did not set your heart on the wealth of this world. You gave your possessions to the destitute and grief-stricken and your obedience to Christ made you a consoler of the pitiful and a comfort to the sick. Therefore you inherited the heavenly Kingdom, and are called 'Blessed', O Cadwaladr, righteous king. Pray before Christ our God for the Orthodox faith to flourish in our land, and for our souls' salvation. Harry Harrison

Gwena’r Haul ar Tir Coed – Llwyddiant Cyllid!!

Mae Tir Coed yn falch o gyhoeddi eu bod wedi bod yn llwyddiannus gyda chais Cronfa Loteri Fawr ddiweddar sy’n diogelu prosiect LEAF am gyfanswm o 5 mlynedd. Mae Tir Coed wedi diogelu £532,500 sy’n cyfrannu at gyfanswm o £1.6 miliwn i gyflwyno prosiect LEAF ar draws Ceredigion, Powys, Sir Benfro a Sir Gâr. Mae prosiect LEAF (Dysgu i Alluogi Cyflawniad a Boddhad) yn creu cyfleoedd i bobl allu gael mynediad i weithgareddau lles wedi’u teilwra, cyrsiau hyfforddi sgiliau coetir, cyrsiau dilyniant wythnos o hyd, mentora, lleoliadau gwaith a chefnogaeth ar gyfer mentrau coetir sy’n ffynnu. Mae’r model yn gweithio mor dda, mae’r cyfranogwyr wedi nodi bod newidiadau hynod gadarnhaol yn cymryd lle yn eu bywydau - gynyddu hunan barch i greu rhagolygon cyflogaeth. Dywed Ffion Farnell, Prif Swyddog Gweithredol Tir Coed, “Mae hyn

yn newyddion gwych i’r elusen wrth agosáu at ein pen-blwydd yn 20fed. Bydd 5 mlynedd o ddiogelwch cyllidol yn cefnogi llu o raglenni i bobl a choedwigoedd yn yr ardal leol fydd yn buddio dros 3000 o bobl o’r prosiect sy’n newid bywydau.” Os hoffech chi gymryd rhan yng ngweithgareddau Tir Coed a’r prosiect cyfores hwn, ewch i’w gwefan, www.tircoed.org.uk

Sun Shines on Tir Coed – Funding Success!!

Tir Coed is delighted to announce that they have been successful with their recent Big Lottery funding application to secure the LEAF project for a total of 5 years. Tir Coed have secured £532,500 which takes the total of the project to £1.6 million to deliver the LEAF project across Ceredigion, Powys, Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire. The LEAF (Learning to Enable Achievement and Fulfilment) project creates opportunities for people to access bespoke well-being woodland activities, woodland

skills

progression

training

training in

courses,

sector

specific

week-long activities,

mentoring, work placements and support for fledgling woodland enterprises. The model works so well that participants have reported really positive changes taking place in their lives – from increasing self-esteem to creating employment prospects. Chief Executive Officer, Ffion Farnell says “This is such wonderful news

for the charity as it approaches its 20th anniversary. 5 years of financial security will support a host of great programmes for people and woodlands in the locality with over 3000 people benefiting from this life-changing project.” If you’d like to get involved with Tir Coed and this exciting project, go to the website: www.tircoed.org.uk Lowri Hopkins Swyddog Marchnata Tir Coed Marketing Officer

Llanfair Artists Welcome Young Talent As the annual Llanfair Art Exhibition, near Lampeter, draws near, youngsters from Ysgol-Y-Dderi are being invited to get involved. The children’s work will be exhibited alongside that of the group’s established artists. The exhibition runs from Thurs. 26 July to Sun. 29 July, 11am – 6pm, in Llanfair Clydogau’s Village Hall, with a special ‘Meet The Artists’ evening on Friday 27 July, 6pm – 8.30pm, where Ben Lake MP will also be joining the proceedings. Everyone is welcome to come along and support the children, and to chat to the nine artists exhibiting this year. Llanfair artists Aerwen Griffiths, Ali Scott, John Petts, Claire Parsons, Cynthia Westney, Dodie & Jamie Herschel and Sue Powell, are joined this year by guest artists Huw Williams and Gwenllian Beynon, providing a wide range of working styles and media choices, including wet-felting, etchings, acrylics, collograph printing, watercolours, ceramics and mixed media. The range should certainly provide something for everyone! As usual, there will be refreshments and homemade cakes available throughout the exhibition, and entry is free. Further information can be found on the Grwp Llanfair Clydogau Group Facebook page. Grwp Llanfair Clydogau 10

Karen’s Creative Compendium 034 New writers, regular contributors and returning authors combine to provide a heady mix of love, reminiscence, spirituality, contemplation, nature, description, humour and seaside nudity! Perfect holiday reading, enjoy the summer, hwyl, Karen

And even here....

by John Hughes Bearded, they stare from photographic plates, capped or top-hatted, their limbs rigid, their expressions held while light works its magic. We never see the smiles once the lens-cap has been clipped back, the relaxing of shoulders, the slow turning to the day’s duties. And note the quarryscape behind them, the ordered stacks of slate, empresses, duchesses, broad ladies and their peers, destined to rule a million smoke-lagged streets. Look closer; in the fissures of the walls, of the hewn cliffs here the red campion has found space to root, and here the cranesbill. So surely in them, those sober figures so memorialised in fading images, delight once found a place, spread its soft tendrils, blessed the barren stone.

by Ceredwin

But there is nothing else for which to strive No grandiose awakening, or mystic revelation Only the Earth of Being

With all its awkwardness And Beauty.

Quatrain 3 by flybird She’s gone They said she’d be gone. I’m still here. Gently weeping.

The Dawning

by Stan Scan

by J. Sandover

Bronzing bold in a breath-in bikini a breath of breeze could flutter high to fly as a flimsy fleeting ensign flagging undressed distress in semaphwoar

Morning star Dreaming a new day Conjuring new colours To play the heights Endless shades of blue Catching light To reflect bright Beauty Striding the world In your eyes Dazzled with blessings Potential springs

Camping Fun!

Gardening The Heart I prepared the beds for sowing today Pulled out great clumps of grass and weeds Till my arms trembled Then covered exposed dry soil With new compost Breaking its thick coagulated clods With fingers stiff and aching At last, ready for planting The earth received my offerings Round, hard nuggets of faith and fortitude Sown as seeds of love My tears – a suitable libation Waiting, waiting now for new shoots No guarantee they will survive the dark But hope keeps the waiting humble This soul-making is a hard task

Thin

by Nikola Bransden Ooh planning a weekend away with the kids With many a stroll in the sun Mountains to climb, Streams to explore I think we’re going to have fun! “Will there be internet when we get there? And can we charge our devices?” These are the things they are interested in Not watching the sun as it rises. Oh the youth of today and their little flat screens Social media for them is all that life means. We’re off in the camper, No electric or phones, But all I can hear are whinges and moans! “Come on kids there’s a world out there That doesn’t involve a screen We have to enjoy the beauty around,” (I wish they were slightly more keen.) “We’re going to be bored, With nothing to do Just mountains to look at and you to talk to.” “We’re going away and that is that, You’ll enjoy it for sure, Once we are sat, In our cosy camper, watching the sun, Hot chocolate in hand, Board games – oh what fun!” So finally out of the house we get “Hang on! One more message Whilst there’s still internet!” Oh my, they’re obsessed by their little flat screens, I wish they’d appreciate other things that life means. The colours of nature, the plants by the spring, Who am I to preach? I’m just ‘OLD THING! 11

STOP PRESS Community Share Offer Now Open Your opportunity to own your own share of a new community wind turbine near Lampeter is now open. Grannell Community Energy (GCE) has announced the launch of its share offer to the public. This is the first community benefit project of this size in Ceredigion where a 500kW wind turbine has been built and shares offered to the public. GCE is a Community Benefit Society, meaning that anyone aged 16 and over can become a member and purchase shares to become a part-owner of the wind turbine. This is the first time the public are being given the opportunity to become members and buy shares in this innovative local community energy project in the Lampeter area. Grannell Community Energy is managing the project and to date funding for the project has come from short term loans from the Development Bank of Wales and an Ynni Lleol Grant. The loans will be refinanced using the money raised from the share offers. The Share Offer is part of a fundraising exercise by GCE to raise £700,000 in order to fund the initial build of the wind turbine. The community group is inviting people from the local area and beyond to buy shares and become members of the project. Grannell Community Energy want to give as many local people as possible the opportunity to buy shares for themselves and family members. Therefore, if you are living in Ceredigion, SA40 and SY23 you are invited to invest £100 or more. Outside these areas the minimum investment is £250. The annual return for members is projected to average 5% per year over the next 20 years. Members will receive interest on their shares after a few years and will also be asked to vote at the yearly AGM. Former Environment Minister, Dr Jane Davidson is a supporter of the project, she said: “I am delighted to support this new community wind initiative which demonstrates how local people can benefit doubly from such a low carbon project. Not only is it a low carbon energy source but at a time when savings are stagnant, shareholders will also earn far better rates as a return on their investment in community wind than through traditional investments.” She adds: “As a strong promoter of renewable energy, I want to congratulate those who have brought this to fruition and encourage renewable energy supporters and the local community to take the opportunity to invest in future generations by investing in Grannell Community Energy.”

The project will also generate a community fund which is expected to total approximately £5,000 a year (indexlinked), this fund will support local projects bringing social, economic and environmental benefits to Llanwnnen, Llanfihangel Ystrad, and Lampeter. Elly Foster, Chair of Grannell Community Energy, said: “It’s taken a lot of hard work to get this far and we are really excited to be able to offer shares in the wind turbine at last. The aim is to raise the funds within the next few months and hopefully if we reach the target to start building before Christmas 2018!” The wind turbine is an Enercon E48 500kW machine which will be installed at Ffrwd Farm near Cribyn, Lampeter. The turbine, which has a 50-metre tower and 44-metre rotor diameter, will generate approximately 1700 MWh of electricity per year - enough for about 450 homes. It is estimated that it will prevent about 600 tonnes of CO2 from entering the atmosphere a year. Lindsay Thomas, Treasurer of Grannell Community Energy said: “This is a unique opportunity for anyone with an interest in renewable energy and the environment, as well as the financial benefits of being involved, members who buy shares will know they are making a difference for generations to come, as well as supporting our local community.” For more information and to download a copy of the Share Offer Document please visit www.grannellcoop.org.uk Grannell Community Energy is supported by Sharenergy, based in Shrewsbury, who have facilitated over 30 community energy projects throughout the UK, and their extensive experience is being brought to bear on this project. Dana Thomas Pedr Consulting

Recent Reviews Lazarus Carpenter’s performance at Lampeter Folk Fri 20 April 2018 There are certain performers who need no introduction, and that’s exactly what Lazarus (The Sage of Swansea) got at Lampeter Folk on Friday 20 April! The usual comperes were inundated with tea/coffee requests from thirsty guests after an unusually hot sunny April day so were distracted. No problem for a seasoned performer like Lazarus, who arrived in good time despite sinkholes appearing in the road on his journey to Lampeter that day, then introduced himself and carried on with a lively set of folk songs and his own story readings. Lazarus hails from Yorkshire originally, and like a true Yorkshire man he tells it like it is, telling his enthralled audience they were so quiet you could hear “a cockroach fart!” That said, Lazarus appreciated the “old school” respect shown to musicians at Lampeter Folk, and rewarded listeners with an insight into his life and inspirations. Lazarus has made his home in the South Wales valleys, and told how the folk lore from the valleys, and specifically his own house, inspired him to write his magical tales and songs. "The Ballad of Penygraig" is the title of his book, set in 19th century South Wales, which tells the bloody story of what happened between a gamekeeper and iron worker after a promise was broken! The story is also told in a song of the same name which won Lazarus joint first place in the Doncaster Folk Festival songwriting competition, 2015. Earlier this year, Lazarus was awarded the title of Grand Prize Winner of the Holiday Book Competition with his latest fantasy novel about a dwarf ‘Crach Ffinnant – Rise of the Dragon’, (now available on Amazon) with the judges likening his work to that of Tolkien! As well as his own original repertoire, Lazarus also put his own spin on folk classics such as Richard Thompson’s Beeswing. Songs were intertwined with funny stories and jokes told with Lazarus’s dry and witty humour. A true performer and entertainer who really demonstrates his passion for music and storytelling. The night was broadcast live on Facebook and also enjoyed by regulars who couldn’t make it that evening. Lazarus runs an annual music and poetry festival called "Lazmatazz", the next one will be held at the Castle Hotel, Llandovery from 31 May to 2 June 2019! See https://www.facebook.com/lazzmatazz/ for details. Forthcoming dates for Lampeter Folk at Victoria Hall: Fri 20 July Fri 21 Sept - Guest evening with “Raker’s Moon” Fri 19 Oct Fri 16 Nov - Guest evening with “The Golden Geckos” Fri 21 Dec - Lampeter Folk Christmas Special

All dates have open mic slots available

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International Summer School FREE Activities for Local Children!

Trinity UK are running a summer school this July in Lampeter and are inviting local children aged between 10 & 17 years old to come and join in the activities for FREE! Children will have the opportunity to socialise, meet new friends, learn new skills and teach others about their culture while learning new things about other cultures. Children are welcome to join in the morning, afternoon or evening for a few days each week – available days and activities are as follows: Mornings or Afternoons: July 4, 5, 7, 9, 11 & 13 Fun activities, sports, crafts etc. Evenings: July 4 Blind Date & Message Board Evening – students are invited to write blind compliments about each other and are matched up at the end of the night July 5 Pirate Themed Disco! July 7 Casino & Pasta Night July 9 Treasure Hunt & Scavenger Hunt July 11 International Welsh Night including Live Band and themed disco! July 13 Games night July 14 Farewell party! If you wish for your child to attend, please let us know so we have an idea of numbers. For more information please email: charlottepearson@trinityuk.co.uk or phone: 02920 329132

Multiple Sclerosis Support Group - Lampeter & District - â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Focus on Youthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

Oh! how I could have done with a 'youth' this morning as I have been struggling with my computer. These days even a toddler might have known more than I appeared capable of! It told me to do things, but I didn't understand why, and even when I did what it said, it still didn't work! These feelings of lack of information and understanding, are what it is like when nerves don't work properly...feelings of utter helplessness, not knowing what is happening...why things are not working according to plan. Multiple Sclerosis can affect young people in several ways both directly and indirectly. One newly diagnosed girl said 'I'm too young to have MS'. She had experienced periods of her muscles feeling weak. She'd had problems with her eyes. She was training to be a dancer. This girl went on to be a teacher of dance and instead of feeling angry she saw it as a challenge. She said she takes things 'one day at a time' she 'lives in the present' and says that 'I can still be who I am, MS won't stop me'. (WebMD). Another person on the same website said that 'MS is the greatest blessing I never thought I wanted' but said that it was difficult telling people, especially family and friends. The MS Society in the publication Just Diagnosed says that even though telling people is scary it 'can help you feel less alone with your MS' She said she had become very aware of her general health and a physiotherapist had told her the following; FEED - Fruit, YOUR - Yoghurt, VERY - Veg, BEST - Berry Also not to sip water, even though there were accompanying worries about needing to go to the loo, but to have a good glass at a time. These people are directly affected but many young people are indirectly affected because other members of their family or friends have MS. At early ages they become aware of the problems and are indeed often young carers. 85% of the people diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis have a type called 'relapsing and remitting' which involves periods of attacks which happen for a period of time days, weeks, or possibly months - and then mostly or completely get better. In the early stages of relapsing remitting MS, your symptoms may go away completely between relapses - this is known as remission, But, sometimes there may be left over damage to the myelin, or even to the nerve itself. This damage can mean that

your symptoms don't always disappear completely'. This type of MS can affect children, teenagers, and young adults. According to the MS Trust childhood MS is not very common. They are working to provide more support and resources for under-18s. The MS Trust (www.mstrust.org.uk/families) and The MS Society (mssociety.org.uk) provide a lot of free publications for people affected by MS. There is the Ceredigion Young Carers Project based in Aberaeron to help young carers 8-18yrs. (01545 572637/ 01545572649). The local council has a duty to offer a Carer's Needs Assessment to carers of all ages. [Article 12 of the UNCRC (UNited Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child) says children and young people have a right to have their voice heard and to be listened to in decisions that affect their lives] People of all ages are welcome to our Support Groups; Lampeter The Mustard Seed 1.30-3.30 the 1st Monday of the month and Aberystwyth Tescos Community Room 122pm the 1st Friday of the month. Judith McKay Support Volunteer, 01570 493509 Hazel Ellis Chair Ceredigion Branch, 01974 261640

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Building Girls

by Majikle

Seirian was interested in everything. Interested in what made the internet work, interested in why people liked Harry Potter so much, she was even interested in what the gardener next door was doing and in order to find out Writing and Travel - Friday June 22nd - Sunday 24th As part of investing in the young people in Sierian asked a lot of questions. But the thing that Seirian this area Tŷ Pren are proud to announce … wanted to know most of all was how to build a proper house out of wood just like her Dad. The Every evening Seirian would sit by the window waiting to see her Dad’s car so that she could ask him but when he Sustainable Eco House Design got home her Dad was tired and couldn’t answer her Prize questions till he had helped with the dinner. Then after dinner the baby needed putting to bed, suddenly it was her Have you got an idea about how to design an bedtime and Mum was telling her and her brothers and eco-house that will make everyone feel at home, sister to “go to sleep now.” and last a lifetime? One morning Sierian got up extra early to catch Dad before work. “Tell me exactly what you do at work Dad will you?” You will need to submit: Seirian said. One or two drawings accompanied by some Dad was making his sandwiches, trying to eat his breakfast and checking that his chisels were all clean, so still he was explanation of why you chose the features that too busy to really answer her questions properly. “Meh” you did. Sierian said to herself, what was the point? But, when he was leaving he said, “tomorrow everyone Entries must be submitted using the form below that I work with at Ty Pren is coming here to help build a by 30 September 2018 studio in the garden so you can see how we build a house.” to Tony Eames at the People’s Market Sierian was so excited she could hardly sleep and in the (2nd & 4th Sat each month at Victoria Hall, Lampeter) morning running downstairs she bumped into two of the Ty Pren builders who were girls, just like her, only older Extra points will be awarded for: and much taller. designs that feature local, easily available, “Hiya” one of them said “I’m Cathryn and this is Emily, you must be Sierian.” low-cost materials For the first time in her life Sierian didn’t know what good, easy to understand presentation question to ask but it didn’t matter because Cathryn said, imagination. “we’ve set up a chair for you to sit on in the garden. It’s far enough away that you will be safe but near enough that Entrant categories you can ask any question you like about the build. Is that 1. Under 13 = £30 prize ok?” 2. 13-18 years = £50 prize For the second time in her seven-year life Sierian was lost for words, it wasn’t a feeling that she was used to but she To enter you must be under 18 years of age as of 31 January 2019. sat in her special chair, put on the hard hat they gave her This competition is open to all children apart from those deemed to and even took paper and pen so that she could write down be related to the judging panel. Judging will be carried out by Tŷ Pren the answers to the questions that she had been waiting so workers co-operative and their decision is final. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. long to ask. Sustainable Eco-House Design Competition Cathryn and Emily answered every question she asked Entry Form about how to put up the frame, how put in windows and the door and even how to attach the roof so everything stayed perfectly dry no matter how hard it rained. Over the Name of entrant next few weeks, the whole building got put together in Age front of the chair where she sat asking her questions until Parent/Carer Seirian knew everything there was to know about building Signature a house out of wood, so that it lasts for a hundred years. Please include drawings and explanations with this form. Closing Date: 30.09.18

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Recent Reviews

Review: The Carny Villains Saturday 26 May, Victoria Hall Wow! What a night, hosted by the community led Celf Llambed Arts. Not just one but two great live bands; this made for a fun filled evening of marvellous proportion. Support came from the local legends Reckless Breakfast with their high energy fat ska sound which at times slipped into heavier rock. What an epic set guys! The main highlight of the evening came from the six-piece theatrical band The Carny Villains hailing from Bristol with their blend of stomping swing and Balkan styled folk, played with the raucous energy of punk rock. These guys absolutely smashed their set. It was a sheer delight to watch their tight musicianship. Be it with the humble Jews Harp or when they all managed to ‘ride’ the double bass during a crazy rendition of ‘The Ace of Spades’ during the encore, love, love, love it! So lucky to have these guys in Lampeter, come back soon! The next event to be hosted by Celf Llambed Arts is set to be an absolute corker. Vocal heroes Regime will be headlining on Sat 30 June. These guys from the Pembrokeshire Hills via Bristol bring their show of social and political commentaries. It’s set to be a full-on party of hip hop, reggae and rock enough to make audiences jump, laugh and think. Support comes from Calfari a six-piece rock band from Anglesey, with their welsh rock-pop sound. The café is open from 7pm, the main venue doors open at 8:30pm along with a fully licensed bar. Tickets are £12 for Adults and £8 concessions, available from the Mulberry Bush in Lampeter, Andy’s Records in Aberystwyth and The Green Shop in Llandeilo or online at thelittleboxoffice.com/victoriahall. This is set to be a sell out so be quick! Tracy Styles 20

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: victoriahall.llambed@gmail.com Community groups & local, small-scale commercial: We have a committee room and small therapy/ class /conference rooms. Licenced bar on request for functions. Catering service available. See www.vichall.org.uk for more details Day

Monday

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

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1-3pm

Contact

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Number

Welsh Class

Gerald Griffiths

01545 572715

4.30-6pm

Brownies

Nikki Mead

07790 987070

7-9pm

Spiritual Gathering

Sarah Thomas

07811 603062

1-3pm

Welsh Class

Gerald Griffiths

01545 572715

3-5pm

(Activities & workshops for 1125year olds)

Gwenllian Evans

01545 572352

4-6pm

Lampeter Food Project

Lindsay

01570 493791

Wednesday

W Thursday

Ceredigion Youth Centre

W A free meal for all who want it! Made from donations of food from local businesses

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Saturday

Sunday

11.30am1pm

Five Rhythms Dance

Hara Willow

01570 493729

M 3rd Fri in month

7.30pm-late

Lampeter Folk

See music listings for details

07817 715321

2nd & 4th Sat each month

10am-1pm

People’s Market

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

M Last Sat in month

7pm-late

Celf Llambed Arts

Live music and dance Sat 30 June: Regime & Calfari Sat 29 Sept: Whitehall Parade & From Carbon

10am-7pm

Lampeter Evangelical Church

complementary & alternative therapists ____ Charlotte Allen RSHom. Homeopath with over 18 years clinical experience. If you're sick of not feeling really well, homeopathy can make a difference. It is excellent at helping with chronic conditions, gently, safely & holistically. 01570 493746

Gareth Jones at the Mustard Seed café

01570 423344

Val Allen, BACP senior accredited only £30 when you mention the counsellor/psychotherapist UKRC registered. Grapevine. Jo practices from Cellan Offering counselling, psychotherapy, Millenium Hall. 07746 608524 hypnotherapy, EMDR. 23 High Street, To avoid confusion please inform Lampeter SA48 7BA, 01570 493522, valallenwales@gmail.com Grapevine ASAP if you change any Joanne Camlin Bsc WSHom is a details of your listing licensed classical homoeopath who lampetergrapevinelist@gmail.com graduated in 2007. All consultations 22

complementary & alternative therapists cont.d_ Thai Massage. Remedial massage to soothe aching joints and muscles, improve mobility, release trauma, stress, headaches, PMT, allowing a state of deep relaxation and well-being. Iain, 07852 626001, cameronbodywork@gmail.com Colleen’s Ka Huna Massage Studio. 01974 272103, 07947 780738, colleen.greening@gmail.com tymawratbethania.co.uk 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. Carol Davies Qualified aromatherapist. Counselling, hypnotherapy and Hopi candling can also be offered. Carol, 07971 229608. Sally Harrold. Counselling, hypnotherapy, supervision. BSc(Hons) Midwifery, PgDip Individual, hypnotherapy, family counselling. Contact: 07539 882798, sally.harrold@gmail.com www.counselling-directory.org.uk/SallyHarrold

Alison Kaye MBAcC. Traditional Chinese acupuncture. 30 years clinical experience. 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, 07515 393894 info@mcintoshscientific.com Shamanic journeying, healing and counselling. Contact Mia on 01570 423339 Ginny Moffett, qualified reflexologist (British Reflexology Association) with 25 years experience. Home visits or at The Zen Den, Llandeilo. Specializes in treating the elderly and those suffering from extreme stress and depression. 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. 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'. Llanllwni. 07963 866516, www.dylispugh.co.uk, artandtherapywithdylis@macmate.me

Shân Rees, BA, Dip. Couns. and life coach. Living excellently, confidence building for women. Experienced trainer and facilitator; groups/ individual sessions. Shân 01570 218138, 07940 375147, shanharmony@aol.com www.livingexcellently.co.uk Sher Cross, Reflexology and Reiki Healing can help with health problems and relaxation. Specialising in pregnancy. 21 years experienced practitioner. 01545 590364 or 07807 219499. Christine Smith leads groups for people who want to deepen their spiritual connection within themselves and with others. 01570 434705, www.christinesmith.co.uk Irene Sullivan, qualified & experienced massage therapist, practising total rejuvenation body massage, Indian head massage, Hawaiian Kahuna massage, chair massage, Thai massage and Reiki. Home visits available. 01545 561334. Cathrin Wildwood is a qualified and experienced counsellor, offering individual, couple and family counselling. If you want to talk or need some help, contact 07870 888141 or cathrin@cathrinwildwood.co.uk cathrinwildwood.co.uk Bones for Life. Practices to stimulate bone strength, protect vulnerable joints, improve posture and increase vitality. Marye Wyvill, 01570 421027, maryewyvill@hotmail.com Annie Zakiewicz. Qualified reflexologist and Emmett Technique practitioner. Treatment room in Cellan. Annie, 01570 493295, www.reflexologywithannie.co.uk

Mon 9-Wed 11 Jul: Grasses, Sedges and Rushes Fri 13-Sun 15 Jul: Micro-Generation Sat 21-Sun 22 Jul: Identifying Butterflies, Day-flying moths, Dragonflies and Damselflies Sun 22 July, 26 Aug & 23 Sept: A Year to Grow Your Own (monthly course) Sat 4 Aug: Native British Owls Fri 10 Aug: Beginners Basket Weaving Sat 11-Sun 12 Aug: Weave a Willow Laundry Basket Fri 17-Sun 19 Aug: Principals of Habitat Restoration and Creation Sat 1-Sun 2 Sept: Soil & Stone Banking Tues 4-Thurs 6 Sept: An Introduction to British Bats Friday 14-Sun 16 Sept: Ecology Info and bookings: 01570 493358 www.denmarkfarm.org.uk Conversational French. Advanced: Thurs, 11.15am-12.15pm; Beginners: Thurs, 12.30-1.30pm Contact: Amelie, 01558 685175. French & Italian Classes. Starts 11 Jul, Crugybar Village Hall. Weds 4.15-6pm, French for Beginners; Weds 6.16-8pm, Italian for Beginners. Year long courses for beginners and improvers start 26 Sept. £10 per class. Also 1-1 lessons. Contact: 01550 760067 or gillypickering@aol.com.

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Glorious Welsh Quilts: Two-day workshop with Sandie Lush. Fri 14 & Sat 15 Sept, 10.30am-4pm, £130 Bookings: 01570 480610/ 422088 Classical Guitar Lessons. Learn to play the classical guitar. Explore the possibilities of this wonderful instrument. Mark, 07940 426650 kingsleymark55@gmail.com Photography & Art Courses. ½ day and day courses, Maesteile, Rhydcymerau. Register 01558 685131 or 01558 685393, events@maesteile.farm Craft Courses in Tregaron at Debonair Gift Emporium, Dewi Road, SY25 6JN. Glass foiling, mosaic making, knitting, sewing etc. Debbie, 01974 299577 or search Debonair Gift Emporium on courses _______________ Facebook. Denmark Farm Conservation Red Apple Yarn. Centre, Betws Bledrws. Sew Night: Tues 6-8.30pm, £5. Sun 1 July, 5 Aug & 9 Sept: Gardening Knit Night: Thurs 6.30-8.30pm, £3. Volunteer Activity Day Afternoon Knit: Sat 1-3.30pm, £3.50. Fri 6-Sun 8 Jul: Identifying Flowering Old Post Office, College Street, Plants Lampeter. 01570 423715. redappleyarn.co.uk 23

creative cont’d ___________ Evening Painting Classes. Mon 6.308pm, Gabrielle’s Gallery, Ffostrasol, Llandysul. SA44 4TJ. Painting exercises designed to improve colour sense, technique and observation with Gabrielle Dudley. 01239 851026.

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Quilts in Cae Hir Gardens. 25, 26 & 27 Aug, 10am-5pm. 3 day outdoor quilt exhibition at Cae Hir Gardens. Entry £6. Free parking. Refreshments and lunches available. Marquee with crafts and quilting sundries. 01570 471116 www.caehirgardens.com/quilts National Cycle Museum Cycle Jumble Sale. Sun 22 July, 9am-1pm, Royal British Legion, Tremont Road, Llandrindod Wells. For more info, to book a stall or if you have second-hand cycle spares or tools you would like to donate, contact Steve 07740 923630. www.cyclemuseum.org.uk Free Film Night. Living the Change. Sat 1 Sept, 6.30pm Victoria Hall. Happen Films (New Zealand) bring us inspiring stories for a sustainable future. From forest gardens and community supported agriculture to time-banking, we can create change in our own communities. Free entry, refreshments, donations welcome; informal discussion. Hosted by Transition Llambed, TLDT & Lampeter Permaculture Group. www.livingthechangefilm.com The Welsh Quilt Centre. Nos da! Goodnight! Historic Welsh quilt exhibition. Welsh Quilt Centre, High Street, Lampeter. Tues-Sat, 11am4.30pm until 10 Nov. Contact: 01570 480112, www.welshquilts.com

health & well-being _____

Mindfulness in the Woods. Sat 7 Jul, 10am-1pm. An introduction to mindfulness with nature as an aid and stimulus to improve health and wellbeing through a stronger connection to ourselves and the Earth. A range of activities to enable you to practise mindfulness in your own time. Denmark Farm Conservation Centre, £25 per adult. Booking essential: Lea, 07876 794098. www.woodlandclassroom.com/events Lampeter Food Project. Thurs, 4-6pm, Victoria Hall, Lampeter. Reducing

waste and redistributing ‘surplus’ food to anyone who wants it. Wanted: local businesses willing to donate edible surplus and local people willing to help with cooking, picking up or promotion. Lindsay, 01570 493791, lindsaybiker68@hotmail.com Banc Bwyd Llambed / Lampeter Food Bank Open Mon, Weds , Fri 9am-5pm Referrals made by local agencies. Non-perishable in-date food donations can be made through local churches or left in Banc Bwyd collection boxes in Lampeter Co-op and Yr Hedyn Mwstard cafe. Macular Society Lampeter Support Group. Meets 2nd Weds each month, 2-4pm, St Thomas’ Church. £2 includes homemade cakes & raffle. Open to anyone with any form of sight loss; carers, partners and friends welcome. Contact: Diana, 01570 640034. 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. 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 Headway, the Brain Injury Association. Headway Ceredigion drop-in sessions 1st Mon of month, 2–4pm, Tesco Community Room, Aberystwyth. 2 July: Coffee and Chat 3 Sept: Ceredigion Neurotherapy Unit 1 Oct: Disability Advisory Service Contact: 07881 347544 / 07941 855935, dolaubach@talktalk.net Narcotics Anonymous meet at St Thomas’ Methodist Church (end of Drovers Road/Peterwell Terrace), Mon 7.30-8.30pm. Helpline: 0300 9991212. Weight-Watchers. Tues, St Peter’s Church Hall, Lampeter. Join any week, weigh anytime between 5.30pm6.30pm, talk 6.30-7pm. Just turn up or contact Eleri, 07748 270439, eretallick@weight-watchers.co.uk 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 07515 393894 24

info@mcintoshscientific.com West Wales Buddhist Group. Learn to meditate and explore Buddhist tools for changing your life. In Aberystwyth, fortnightly, Mon 7-9pm, monthly Sat mornings. westwalesbuddhistgroup.wordpress.com

westwalesbuddhistgroup@gmail.com Support Group for people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS): Meets 1st Mon each month at 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 Dementia Support. The Potter Trust supports people in Ceredigion whose lives are affected by dementia or Alzheimer’s disease by giving money to help, e.g. with the purchase of certain items or transport costs. If you have dementia, or you know of, or look after someone who has, and you would like further info, contact: Joan Miller, 07794 674339, joan.miller4@virgin.net

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Lampeter Breastfeeding Group. Mon 10am-12noon, Lampeter Family Centre, Government Buildings, Pontfaen Road. Find us on Facebook or call/text 07967 201034 (excl. bank hols and school hols). "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 Story-time at Lampeter Library. Mon 10.30-11am. Pre-school and toddlers. Tic Toc. Story, dance and song for children 0-3 years and parents/ guardians. Fri 10-11am term-time. £3.10 first child, £1 each additional child. Welsh language sessions suitable for Welsh learners and beginners. www.theatrfelinfach.cymru

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Clwb Dawns a Chân. Singing and dancing for children 4-6 years. Mon 4.15–5pm term-time. £3 first child, £1 each additional child. www.theatrfelinfach.cymru Clog Dancing Club. 7-11 years. Weds 4.30-5.15pm. £30 for a block of 6 sessions. www.theatrfelinfach.cymru Theatr Felinfach Performing School. Every Thurs. Please enquire for more information. 01570 470697, www.theatrfelinfach.cymru 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. Claire, 07727 415634. RAY Ceredigion Outdoor Play Sessions. Tues, 3.30-5.30pm, Parc yr Orsedd, Lampeter. For children of all ages (under 4s must be accompanied). All ages welcome as are volunteers, with free training provided. Further info: 01545 570686 and Facebook. 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 Home-Start. Ready for school groups have started in Talgarreg Hall on Thursdays, and Felinfach Hall on Fridays 9.30-11.30am. Fun for children and adults, the project, funded by the lottery, is delivered in collaboration with Jig-so & Home Start, and helps to develop the basic skills every child needs to prepare for school. Contact: Sarah Harries, 01239 615922 Mae grwpiau Barod i’r Ysgol wedi cychwyn yn Neuadd Talgarreg ar ddydd Iau, ac yn Neuadd Felinfach ar ddydd Gwener rhwng 9.30 – 11.30 yn. Mae’n brosiect llawn hwyl i blant a rhieni sy’n datblygu sgiliau sylfaenol wrth baratoi dechrau’r ysgol. Ariennir gan y Loteri ac mae’n cael ei redeg gan Jig-so a Home Start ar y cyd. Sarah Harries, 01239 615922. Young Rangers “Play, Explore, Discover.” Tues & Thurs, 4-6pm, Denmark Farm. After-school club for 6-11 years. Woodland activities, games, nature awareness & bushcraft led by Forest School trained staff. £6, £5.50 for siblings. Sally, 07799 052131

sally@harveysofcellan.co.uk www.facebook.com/youngrangersclub/ 1st Lampeter Brownies. Meet Weds, 4.30-6pm, term-time. Nikki, 07790 987070. 1st Lampeter Rainbows, for girls 5-7 years every other Sat, 10-11.30am at St Thomas’ Methodist Church. Bev, 07891 570180 or via www.girlguiding.org.uk/joinus 1st Lampeter Beaver Scouts. Meet Tues 5.30-6.30pm, term time. For boys and girls aged 6-8. Rachel, 07730 684543. 1st Lampeter Cub Scouts. Meet Mon, 5.30-7pm. For boys and girls aged 8-10. Annalee, 01570 218567. 1st Lampeter Scouts. Meet Mon 7-9pm. For boys and girls aged 10.5-14. Kelvin, 01570 218567. 1st Lampeter Explorers. For boys and girls aged 14-18. Iris, 07769 326032.

markets _______________

People’s Market, Victoria Hall, Lampeter. 10am-1pm every 2nd & 4th Sat each month. Next markets: 14 & 28 Jul, 11 & 25 Aug. Aberaeron Indoor Market, Memorial Hall, South Rd, Aberaeron. Every Sat, 10.00 - 3.30. Enquiries: Philomena 01545 574729 or via the Aberaeron Indoor Market Facebook page. Tregaron Indoor Market, 1st Fri each month, 10am-3pm, Memorial Hall, Tregaron. Next markets: 6 Jul, 3 Aug. Enquiries: Nigel, 01974 821281, nigel@nigelbirdbooks.co.uk. Search Tregaron Indoor Market on Facebook. Ffarmers Market, Neuadd Bro Fana/ Village Hall, Ffarmers, 10am-12.30pm 1st Sat in month. Brechfa Market, Neuadd yr Eglwys / Church Hall, Brechfa, 10am-1pm, 1st Sat in month. Lorna, 01267 202359 lornajaynejones@btinternet.com Lisa, 01267 202727, 07733 336865. Llansawel Market, Llansawel Village Hall, 10am-12.30pm, 3rd Sat in month.

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

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move your body _________ Cerddwyr Llambed (Ramblers). Sat 30 Jun: Capel Tygwydd. 9 miles, moderate. Wed 4 Jul: Pontrhydfendigaid & Pen y Bannau. 4 miles, leisurely. Sat 8 Jul: Barmouth to Dolgellau. 12 miles, moderate. Sat 14 Jul: Ardal Capel Dewi, Llandysul. 7 miles, leisurely. Sat 21 Jul: Milford Haven to Pembroke Dock. 10 miles, moderate. Sat 28 Jul: Edge of Epynt: Llywel. 9.5 miles, moderate. Weds 1 Aug: Ffynnon Gybi & Longwood. 4 miles leisurely. Sat 4 Aug: Pontsian to Bwlchyfadfa. 8 miles, moderate. Sat 11 Aug: Cellan & Teifi Valley. 10 miles, moderate. Sat 18 Aug: Llanrhystud. 7 miles, moderate. Sat 25 Aug: Llwybr Glyndŵr (Way) Part 1. 12.5 miles. Sat 1 Sept: Alltwallis to Llanllwni. 9.5 miles, moderate. Weds 5 Sept: Henllan & River Teifi. 4 miles, leisurely. Sat 8 Sept: Bedd Morris & Cwm Gwaun, Pembs. 10 miles, moderate. For more info please contact: James, 01570 480743 or Kay, 01570 480041. Fabulous Friday Walkers. Easy access walking for an hour. Meet rain or shine, 10am Rookery car park. Free, followed by coffee and chat. Or just meet for coffee. Philip Lodwick, 01570 422181. Walk Out Workout. Join us for a brisk fitness walk around Lampeter on Thursday evenings. Meet at the leisure centre for 6.30pm and expect to be out for around an hour including the optional hill at the end. It’s fun & free. Aberaeron Walk & Talk Group. Short and easy guided walks for those who find walking more difficult. Meet new people, get fitter and enjoy yourself. Meet outside County Hall/Library Tuesdays, 2pm. Info: Gillian, 01545 574811, gamorgan@waitrose.com Couch to 5K Running Group. Mon & Weds, 6.30pm, meet outside Lampeter Leisure Centre. 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.

canolfan hamdden a phwll nofio llambed lampeter leisure centre & swimming pool 01570 422552 / 01570 422959 lampeter-leisure@ceredigion.gov.uk facebook: hamdden llambed leisure Dydd / Day

Dydd Llun Monday

Dydd Mawrth Tuesday

Dydd Mercher Wednesday

Dydd Iau Thursday

Dydd Gwener Friday

Dydd Sadwrn Saturday

Amser / Time

Sesiwn / Dosbarth

Session / Class

Pris / Price

10.15-10.45am

Troelli Dwr

Hydro Spin

£6

5.45-6.15pm

Troelli

Spin

£3.60

6.30-7.30pm

Cylchredai

Circuit Training

£5.50

7.00-8.30pm

Cicstart*

Kickstart*

9.00-9.30am

Boogie Bounce

3.30-5.00pm

Clwb Cleddyfau*

Fencing Club*

5.30-6.15pm

KettleFit

Kettlebells

£4.60

5.30-6.30pm

Pilates*

£6

6.30-7.00pm

Cardi-O X/Fit

£3.60

10.00-11.30am

Ioga*

Yoga*

5.30-6.30pm

Pilates Pel*

Pilates Ball*

£6

6.00-6.30pm

Troelli

Spin

£3.60

6.30-7.00pm

HIIT ABS

£3.60

7.00-8.00pm

Boxercise

£5.50

5.15-6.00pm

Aerobeg (Joan)

Aerobics (Joan)

£5.15 / £4.15

6.00-6.30pm

Troelli Chwim

Spin Sprint

£3.60

6.00-7.00pm

Pilates*

£6

7.00-7.30pm

Boogie Bounce

£3.60

7.30-8.00pm

Boogie Bounce

£3.60

11.30am12.30pm

Aerobeg Dwr

Aqua Aerobics

£4

6.00-6.30pm

Cardi-O X/Fit

£3.60

9.15am-1.00pm

Ysgol Gymnasteg Rees*

Rees School of Gymnastics*

2.00-3.00pm

Disco Rhowl*

Roller Disco*

£3.60

£3.40/£2.50

Deachrau yn fuan / Starting soon – Aerobeg Step Aerobics / Dawns Street Fit dance / Boogie Bounce / www.Invncbl.co.uk - Triad Challenges & Boot camp Gwybodaeth yn gywir ar amser argraffu / Information correct at time of printing *Ddim yn rhan o’r pecyn aelodaeth / *Not part of membership packages 26

move your body cont’d _____ Llanerchaeron parkrun 5K Every Sat, 9am, at Llanerchaeron National Trust House, Ciliau Aeron. Free parking and toilets at visitor centre. Coffee and cake at Conti’s Café afterwards. All runners/walkers welcome. All abilities. Children aged over 4 and under 11 must be accompanied by an adult. No dogs. Sarn Helen Running & Cycling Club welcomes all abilities. Junior runners (age 8-16) meet at Lampeter 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. Lampeter Badminton Club. Fri 5-6.30pm, Lampeter Leisure Centre, All standards welcome, £2. Squash Court Available. University Sports Hall, Lampeter, £6 per hour, 9am-9pm, Mon-Fri. To hire or join a league. Contact: 01570 424774. Aerobics/Body Toning. Weds 7.308.30pm, Cellan Millennium Hall. £4. Contact: Debbie, 01570 493594. Hydrospin - Aqua Cycling followed by (Water Conditioning / Aqua Aerobics) Lampeter Pool, Mon 10.15am (10.45am); Aberaeron Pool, Tues 11.45am (12.15pm) & 7pm (7.30pm) plus New Aqua Mats sessions, 11.15 – 11.45am & 8-8.30pm. Contact: David Maund to book: 07792 351607. Badminton. Tues 10am-12.30pm, Coronation Hall, Pumsaint. £2, 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. Friday Stretch-Out. Fri, 5.45pm, Sally Saunders Dance Studio, Lampeter Industrial Estate. Unwind at the end of the week, and give your body a revitalising stretch. Pay as you feel. Lucy, 07814 582863, lucyb12@btinternet.com Table Tennis. Thurs 10am-12.30pm, Coronation Hall, Pumsaint. £1.50, equipment provided but 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. Mon 6.30-8pm, £8 drop-in or £28 for 4 sessions, St Thomas' Hall, Lampeter. Mixed abilities. Susie Bates (BWY teacher), 07588 527512. Yoga. Weds 5.30-7pm, Cellan Millennium Hall. 1st Weds each month Yoga on a Ball (bring your own Swiss ball). Small friendly group led by Pat Beaton, 01558 650594. Yoga with Karen Hills Weds: Hatha Yoga, 10-11.30am & Thurs: Yoga for Beginners, 10-11am. Both at Lampeter Leisure Centre. Explore physical postures to relax body and mind. Improve flexibility, balance and concentration using breath & relaxation techniques to help to deal with stress. 1-1 sessions available. Booking essential: Karen, 07547 125937, www.breatheinyoga.co.uk Yoga & Pilates with Ann Inshaw. Power Vinyasa Flow Yoga: Mon 5.30-7pm 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 Power: Weds 5.30pm,Lampeter Leisure Centre. Vinyasa Flow Yoga: Weds 7.15pm, Memorial Hall, Aberaeron. Ann, 07826 692110. Belly Dance & Yoga Classes. Belly Dance: Tues 5.30-6.30pm, £3. Beginner Yoga: Thurs 7-8.30pm, Crugybar Village Hall, and Tues 78.30pm, Ffarmers. £5. Contact: 01558 685321, elenamgilliatt@hotmail.com New American Tribal Style Bellydance. Tues 1-2pm & Weds 6-7pm, dance studio, UWTSD Lampeter Sports Hall. Contact: Wendy Steele, 01570 472921, 07752 478779. Egyptian Belly Dance. Weds, 7.30pm8.45pm, Sally Saunders Dance Studio. New non-performance class focussing on the health benefits of belly dance. £6. Catriona, 07792 248962 Lampeter Egyptian Belly Dance. Fri, 9.30-10.30am, all levels, £5. Contact: Mel Long, 07879 651072 Fri, 10.45am-12pm, improvers , £6. Fri, 12.15-1.15pm, Fit for Life (50+), £5. Contact: Rose Barter, 01239 851737 All classes at Sally Saunders Dance 27

Studio, Lampeter Industrial Estate. Belly Dance Beginners Class. Tues 5.306.30pm, Tregaron Leisure Centre, £5. Melanie Long (JTA accredited), 07879 651072, melmaylong@hotmail.com Jane Guy School of Dance. Tues & Sat Lampeter, Thurs - Felinfach. We teach ballet & modern, working up to an annual performance. Find us on Facebook: The Jane Guy School of Dancing. Contact: Jade, 07972 521842 Mat-based Pilates Plus. First and last Mon of month, 2-3.15pm, Llangeitho Village Hall. Suitable for beginners, but please call. Bring mat. Benefits include improved posture and body shape, muscle-toning, increased energy, strength, agility, stamina and body/ mind/spirit connection. Shân Rees, qualified Pilates instructor: 01570 218138, 07940 375147. Walking Basketball. Weds 5-6pm, £3. For 40+. Walking Football. Fri, 5.306.30pm, £3. Come along and have some fun. Tregaron Leisure Centre. 01974 298960.

music _________________

Listen to the Voice of Fire. Thurs 12 Jul, 7.30pm, Amgueddfa Ceredigion Museum. Cerddoriaeth ar gyfer ffliwt, electroneg byrfyfyr, gitâr a darganfyddiadau wedi'u torri / Music for flute, improvised electronics, guitar and found broken crockery. Richard Craig, Simon Whitehead and Ed Wright. £7/£5. Lampeter Folk: Fri 20 Jul, 7.30pm, Victoria Hall, Lampeter. Bring instruments, voices and friends for an Open Mic session in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere /Dewch draw i chwarae rhai caneuon neu wrando, wrth olau cannwyll. £3 (£1). Tea, coffee, cakes / BYOB / te neu goffi a cacen ar gael. 07817 715321 lampeterfolk@hotmail.com www.facebook.com/lampeterfolk/ Celf Llambed Arts. Sat 30 Jun. Regime, plus Welsh poprock from Calfari. Sat 29 Sept: Whitehall Parade & From Carbon. Shambles café from 7pm. Live music 8.30pm. Tickets: Mulberry Bush, Lampeter; Andy’s Records, Aberystwyth; Green Shop, Llandeilo. Facebook: CelfLlambedArts thelittleboxoffice.com/victoriahall www.celf-llambed-arts.org.uk

music cont.d _____________ Wanted: Pianist/Keyboard Player. Long established Welsh band Satori are looking for a keyboard player to complete new line-up, along with existing vocalist, saxophonist, bassist and drummer. Rehearsing nr Lampeter and/or Brecon, you will be re-working back catalogue, and contributing to composing new material, with a view to gigging. Good gear and transport an advantage, but a good level of technical competence and some musical imagination is a must. We’re a friendly bunch without ‘band ego problems’ so you’ll enjoy being part of it. Contact John (drummer): 01570 480584, john.franks1@btinternet.com Cwmanne Tavern Acoustic Music Sessions. Every Thursday from 8.30pm

permaculture, gardening & conservation ___________

Cothi Gardeners. 8 Jul: Summer Plant & Craft Fair, Coronation Hall Pumsaint. 10am4pm. Free entrance. 18 Jul: Cothi Gardeners present Malcolm Berry, "Weaving the Web: Towards a Natural Garden". 7.30pm at Coronation Hall, Pumsaint. Visitors welcome, £3. NGS Local Gardens open for Charity. 1 Jul: Llanllyr, Talsarn, SA48 8QB (01570 470900) 1 Jul: Aberystwyth Allotments, SY23 1QT 8 Jul: Pantyfod, Llanddewi Brefi, SY25 6PE 29 Jul: Aberaeron Allotments, SA46 0FP 4 & 5 Aug: Penybont, Llanafan, SY23 4BJ (01974 261737) 5 Aug: Ty’r Maes, Ffarmers, SA19 8JP 12 Aug: Ty Glyn Walled Garden, Ciliau Aeron, SA48 8DE Also Open by Arrangement: Arnant House, Llwyncelyn SA46 0HF (01545 580083) Bwlch y Geuffordd, Bronant, SY23 4JD (01974 251559) Ysgoldy’r Cwrt, Llangeitho, SY25 6QJ (01974 821542) Lampeter Seed Library. 2nd and 4th Sat each month at the People’s Market, Victoria Hall. Join the library, borrow or donate seed. Free service. All welcome. Cathy Streeter

banchadaullambed@outlook.com Lampeter Permaculture Group. A collective of like-minded people, interested in principles and practice of permaculture and sustainability. www.lampeterpermaculture.org Living Willow Creations. DIY or expertly installed in your garden. Great activity for older children. Angie, 01974 831300, info@purposefulpermaculture.co.uk Live an Abundant Life. Let permaculture open the door for you. Short courses/advice. Angie, 01974 831300, info@purposefulpermaculture.co.uk

religious services/groups _

Brondeifi. Festri Brondeifi ar gael at eich defnydd. Ystafell gyfforddus fodern gyda gwres canolog, piano a sistem sain. Cegin, llestri ac ati ar gael hefyd. / The Vestry at Brondeifi is available for your use. Modern and comfortable room with central heating, piano and sound system, kitchen with crockery and cutlery. brondeifi@gmail.com 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. Sun, 10.45am: Holy Eucharist Weds, 10.45am: Holy Eucharist & Ministry of Healing. St Peter’s Church, Lampeter. Main Sun Service: 10.30am Bilingual. Other services: 8am Holy Communion (English), 9.15am Cymun Bendigaid Cymraeg (pedwerydd Sul yn unig). Church Hall available for hire, £9.50 per hour. Kitchen facilities. Contact: Beryl, 01570 422324 St Peter’s Funtime. Fri 20 Jul, 3-8pm, St Peter’s Church Hall. Games, bouncy castle, BBQ, puppet shows. All events free, all ages welcome. 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. 28

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. All Saints' Church, Cellan. Bilingual services 1st and 3rd Sun of month. 1st Sun, 10am. 3rd Sun 2pm. A warm welcome to all. Baptisms and weddings by arrangement. Revd. Bill Fillery, 01570 421425. St Mary's Church, Llanfair Clydogau. Bilingual services. 11.15am, 1st and 3rd Sun each month. A warm welcome to all. Baptisms and weddings by arrangement. Revd. Bill Fillery, 01570 421425. Noddfa, Eglwys y Bedyddwyr, Stryd y Bont, Llanbedr Pont Steffan. Oedfa Gymun ar Sul cynta'r mis am 6yr hwyr. Oedfa am 9.30 ar drydydd Sul y mis. Ysgol Sul nob nos Wener o 4-5 yn Noddfa. Croeso cynnes i bawb. 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

social _________________

Merry Makers. Every Weds, 10.30am3pm, St James Hall, Cwmann. 11am Qi Gong-gentle exercise, 12 noon lunch, 1pm workshop: 4 Jul: Creative Writing 11 Jul: Painting 18 Jul: Play reading 25 Jul: Craft 1 Aug: Seaside trip 8 Aug Seaside craft 15 Aug: Singing 22 Aug: Games 29 Aug: Trip to Waunifor Art Exhibition 5 Sept: Craft £2.50 a session, no membership fee, pay on the day, drop in when you please. Includes vegetarian lunch and all activities. Disabled access and toilet. Free car park. New members welcome. 01570 423167 /01545 590391

Copy Deadline: Fri 10 August

social cont.d ______________ The Royal Game? Anyone interested in starting up a chess club in Lampeter? Friendly games, 10-15 minutes each, nothing serious or heavy, all welcome, young or old. We would probably need 4-5 players to start. No venue yet, not sure whether daytime or evening would be best, so if you are interested contact Nick, 01570 481735. Hwyl a Hamdden. A social group for the over-50s. Weds 1.30-3pm, term-time. A variety of talks, visits and light entertainment. 01570 47069, www.theatrfelinfach.com Lampeter WI. Meet 3rd Weds each month from 10.30am at St. Thomas Church. New members warmly welcome. Contact: 01570 421683. 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. Third World Lunch St. Peter’s Church Hall, Lampeter. 1st Fri each month, 121.30pm. 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: Meet a lively bunch of ladies of all ages, be prepared to experience new things. Every 1st Sun (2nd Sun on Bank Holiday weekends) 710pm, St Thomas’ Church Hall. Custard Queens WI presents Trivia Quiz Night. Sun 1 July, 7.30pm, St Thomas’ Church Hall, Lampeter. SA48 7DQ. All welcome. Mixed teams of all ages (max. 5 per team). £1 donation per person, refreshments included. Prize for winning team. Raffle proceeds to Lampeter Family Centre.

Theme: ’The Third Age’

Cinio Cymraeg Tregaron. Welsh and outdoor gear. Info and dates: language monthly dinners at the www.denmarkfarm.org.uk/volunteering Talbot Hotel, 1st Thurs each month. 01570 493358. Not suitable for absolute beginners but anyone who has attended classes for a CELLAN MILLENNIUM HALL year or two will probably find the CLASSES AND GROUPS events enjoyable. Completely informal, Classes subject to change: meet in bar 7pm for 7.30pm. A small please check group, normally 6-8, including 2-3 www.millenniumhallcellan.co.uk fluent Welsh speakers. Contact: Myra for updates, contact details, and our Mortlock, naturals@btinternet.com What’s On page for one-off events Drefach and Llanwenog Coffee Mornings. Last Weds of month, MONDAY 10am. All welcome. Join Facebook Golden Broth Lunch Club: Calendr Cymdeithasol y Cledlyn The 11.30-2pm Cledlyn Social Calendar for more info 9 July & 6 August Line Dancing: 7-10pm and other events in the district.

storytelling, books & creative writing _________

Migrations - a Story Telling Festival in Bwlchllan, Lampeter - a two-day celebration of the movement of people told through music, stories, songs and art at our farm - weekend of 18 & 19 August 2018. For full details alisonlochhead358@gmail.com Lampeter Writers’ Workshop welcomes new members and meets weekly. Tues 7-9pm, Wolfson Room, UWTSD Lampeter, during university term. Come and join us. Contact: Sue, 01570 423167.

volunteering ___________

Global Justice West Wales group. Be part of the change. Contact: info@purposefulpermaculture.co.uk Coedwig Gymunedol Long Wood Community Woodland: Woodland Wednesdays. Join our volunteering sessions to develop practical skills and feel the benefit of working in a beautiful environment. One session in four devoted to own woodcraft project. No experience needed, training given. Meet at Canolfan Long Wood Centre, 10am. For more info: info@longwood-lampeter.org.uk Denmark Farm Conservation Centre. Volunteer days run once a month, usually Sat, 10am - 4pm. Practical conservation tasks on our 40 acre nature reserve, gardening and helping with wildlife monitoring. All welcome, no previous experience needed. Drinks and cakes provided – just bring lunch

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TUESDAY Lampeter Home Ed. Group: 12-5pm Qi Gong: 6-7pm Tai Chi: 7-8pm WEDNESDAY Yoga: 5.30-7pm Aerobics & Body Toning: 7.30-8.30pm THURSDAY WI: 2nd Thurs of month 7.30pm FRIDAY Film Night: fortnightly 7.15pm for 7.45pm see page 34 for full details

The People’s Market Victoria Hall, Bryn Road, Lampeter Every 2nd and 4th Saturday 10am-1pm

Listings: lampetergrapevinelist@gmail.com

Richard Craig-Ed Wright-Simon Whitehead-Duncan Chapman-Mike McInnerney-Steve Moyes

Listen to the Voice of Fire Nos Iau Thursday 12.7.18 @7.30 y.h/p.m Amgueddfa Ceredigion Museum Aberystwyth £7/5 ar y drws/on the door Cerddoriaeth ar gyfer ffliwt Electroneg byrfyfyr Gitar a Darganfyddiadau wedi’u torri

Music for flute improvised electronics guitar and found broken crockery

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www.clonc.co.uk

Papur bro ardal plwyfi: Cellan, Llanbedr Pont Steffan, Llanbedr Wledig, Llanfair Clydogau, Llangybi, Llanllwni, Llanwenog, Llanwnnen, Llanybydder, Llanycrwys ac Uwch Gaeo a Phencarreg. The Welsh language community newspaper for Lampeter and the neighbouring parishes.

www.clonc360.cymru

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

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

What are the secrets of one of the YFC’s deputies?

Beth yw cyfrinachau un o Ddirprwyon y CFfI?

By Dylan Lewis 09/06/18 Lowri Pugh from Bro’r Dderi Club, revealing her secrets in Clonc’s ‘Cadwyn Cyfrinachu’ column this month.

Gan Dylan Lewis 09/06/18 Lowri Pugh o Glwb Bro’r Dderi yn datgelu cyfrinachau yng Ngholofn ‘Cadwyn Cyfrinachau’ Clonc y mis hwn.

Tristwch gwobrau Tristan

The Sadness of Tristan’s prizes

Gan Dylan Iorwerth 04/06/18 Disgybl o Ysgol y Dderi a fu farw mewn damwain ffordd yn ennill gwobrau Celf a Chrefft Eisteddfod yr Urdd.

By Dyln Iorwerth 04/06/18 A pupil form Ysgol y Dderi who died in a car accident winning Arts and Crafts prizes in Eisteddfod yr Urdd.

Taith Tractors Drefach 2018

Drefach Tarctor Run 2018

Gan Hazel Thomas 30/05/18 67 tractor a chodi £1,637 tuag at y maes chwarae.

By Hazel Thomas 30/05/18 67 tractors and raising £1,637 towards the playing field.

Cynghorydd Hag Harris wedi ei ethol yn Gadeirydd y Cyngor Sir

Councilor Hag Harris elected Chair of the County Council

Gan Siwan Richards 26/05/18 Blwyddyn fawr arall i Hag yng Ngheredigion, gydag Eiry Morgan yn Gonsort iddo.

By Siwan Richards 26/05/18 Another big year for Hag in Ceredigion, and Eiry Morgan as his Consort.

Timoedd pêl-droed o bell ac agos yn Llanybydder

Football teams from far and wide in Llanybydder

Gan Gareth Williams 25/05/18 Adroddiad a holl ganlyniadau Twrnamaint Llanybydder.

By Gareth Williams 25/05/18 Full report and results from the Llanybydder Tournament.

Trydydd Penwythnos Dartiau

Third Darts Weekend By Bedwyr Davies 24/05/18 Displays, competitions and fund raising in a big event in Lampeter.

Gan Bedwyr Davies 24/05/18 Arddangosiadau, cystadlaethau a chodi arian mewn digwyddiad mawr yn Llanbed.

Albert Hall 2018 By Alun Jones 22/05/18 19 members of Cwmann and district Male Voice Choir singing with South Wales Male Voice Choir in London.

Neuadd Albert 2018 Gan Alun Jones 22/05/18 19 aelod o Gôr Meibion Cwmann a’r cylch yn canu gyda Chôr Meibion De Cymru yn Llundain.

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COEDWIG GYMUNEDOL LONG WOOD COMMUNITY WOODLAND As regular visitors to Long Wood will be aware, after the massive storm damage we suffered in March, and the subsequent clear-up operation, the footpath from our main car park at the visitors centre into the woods is now open again. The path was closed for longer than we would have liked, and we would like to thank everyone for their patience in waiting for it to be reopened. The delay was caused by the need to undertake a full safety survey of the area, which led to the advice that we should remove some further trees as they were at very high risk of being blown over. This remedial work has now been carried out. There is still much work to be done on this site, and during the summer we will be removing felled timber from the area, and working with a contractor to prepare the site for re-planting. This will involve a certain amount of ground work and improving of drainage, as well as the creation of a new picnic area and a number of wildlife ponds. This work will involve the use of a digger, and for public safety it will be necessary for there to be further closures of the footpath. We will endeavour to limit these closures, and minimise the impact of this work on users of the woodland as far as is possible. All closures will be advertised throughout the woods and through social media. We ask all visitors to Long Wood to follow all warning signs. It is intended that this work will be completed before re-planting the site in native broad leaf

during the winter. Look out this autumn for information on tree-planting days. In conjunction with clearing up after the storm damage and re-opening the footpath, we are currently working to improve facilities at the visitors centre. As those who follow us on facebook will know, we have recently installed a coffee machine, and our excellent volunteer team have built picnic benches which are now situated at the car park. We are currently open on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and will be extending open hours during the summer, so why not pop up to the woods for a walk and a fresh coffee? We are also continuing to develop our sawn timber and firewood business, as well as constantly exploring new possibilities for the woods. For more information about Long Wood; our products, volunteering opportunities, events and much more; drop into the woods, follow us on facebook, or look out for information about our new “Saturday Surgeries”, the chance to come along to the woods on a Saturday morning, meet members of the team and learn more about what’s going on in the woods. Dates for the summer are yet to be fixed at the time of writing, but will be advertised as soon as they are available. Ben Allen

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Lampeter Food Festival The 21st Annual Lampeter Food Festival will be held on the Saturday 28 July 2018 starting from 10am at the stunning grounds of the University of Wales Trinity Saint David, Lampeter. The festival is run by a small group of volunteers and this year is attracting around 100 stalls selling a mixture of food, drink and crafts. A wonderful mixture of local wines, heavenly fudge, Pakistani street food, local ales, preserves to suit every meal and much more will be available on the day. There will be entertainment with the ever-popular Tribal Unity returning along with many more acts new and old. We are proud to support our local crafts people also with ceramics, wood work and a whole host of other craft stalls attending. Again we have prizes for our best food stall, best drink stall, best other stall and best overall stall - the prizes are being provided by the superb Old Board Company. The festival is supported by Lampeter Round Table who will again be providing the children’s entertainment on the

day and also the man power to help our stall holders arrive!. The local Peoples Market will also be in attendance in the Quad by the water fountain again to provide a flavour of their locally held market. The festival is dog friendly, family friendly and also there is disabled parking available right beside our stalls. There is parking available in town for everyone else and we encourage everyone who attends to venture into our wonderful little town and experience the treasures Lampeter has to offer. Keep an eye on our Facebook page for updates of the festival as time goes on - we try and change and develop every year and this year is no exception! We look forward to warmly welcoming you on the day. Elin T Jones

Ysgol Bro Pedr

Compiled by Heini Thomas

EISTEDDFOD GENEDLAETHOL YR URDD/ URDD NATIONAL EISTEDDFOD Da iawn i bawb a fu’n cynrychioli’r Ysgol neu Adran ac Aelwyd Llambed yn Eisteddfod Genedlaethol yr Urdd dros hanner tymor - tipyn o gamp/ We would like to congratulate everyone who represented either the school or Lampeter Adran and Aelwyd in the Urdd National Eisteddfod over half term. Llongyfarchiadau mawr i bawb oedd yn cymryd rhan a diolch hefyd i bawb oedd ynghlwm gyda’r paratoi a’r hyfforddi / Congratulations to everyone who took part and a big thank you also to everyone involved in the preparations and the coaching!

Da iawn Sioned am berfformio'n hyfryd yn yr Unawd Piano. Well done Sioned for the lovely piano solo performance

Fflur - cipio 3 2il wobr am ei gwaith celf a chrefft. winning 3 2nd place prizes for her art and craft work (3)

Leon a'r grwp. Leon and his group - 1af 1st (gwaith 3d bl.7-9 ADY. 3D work yrs 7-9)

Da iawn Sioned am berfformio'n hyfryd yn yr Unawd Piano. Well done Sioned for the lovely piano solo performance

Llongyfarchiadau i Betrys ac Alwena am gynrychioli Adran Llanbed. Congratulations Betrys and Alwena for representing Lampeter Adran

Twm Ebbsworth - 2il 2nd (barddoniaeth bl.12 a 13. Poetry years 12 and 13)

Elan a Beca 1af 1st (cerdd dant - bl.10 i 19 oed. Years 10 and under 19 years of age)

1af. 1st. Grwp llefaru Aelwyd Llanbed. Lampeter Aelwyd Reciting group. Bl. 7-9

Da iawn Beca, Elan, Lisa ac Elin am berfformio'n dda yn yr Ensemble. Well done Beca, Elan, Lisa and Elin for their Ensemble performance

Da iawn George am goginio pryd hyfryd o Llongyfarchiadau i'r holl fwyd yn y ddisgyblion oedd yn gystadleuaeth cystadlu gyda Adran Cogurdd. Llanbed. Congratulations Well done George to all the pupils for cooking a competing with Lampeter delicious meal in the Adran. Cogurdd competition

Manon Williams - 1af 1st (CAD CAM bl.10 i 19 oed. CAD CAM for years 10 to 19 years

Nikola, Weronika, Elizabeth a Mabli - 2il 2nd (llafar i ddysgwyr bl.6 ac iau. Reciting for Welsh learners years 6 and under)

Cerys Pollock - 1af 1st - (lluniadu 2d Daniel Hughes - 2il bl.10 i 19 oed. 2d Art 2nd (arteffact bl.7-9. piece for years 10 to Artefact years 7-9) 19 years of age) 33

Beca Roberts 3ydd 3rd (barddoniaeth i flwyddyn 10 a 11. Poetry for yrs 10 and 11 ac iau. Harp Solo for yr 6 and under)

Cerys Angharad Jones - 1af 1st (unawd telyn i flwyddyn 6 ac iau. Harp Solo for yrs 6 and under)

Da iawn Elen am goginio pryd hyfryd o fwyd yn y gystadleuaeth Cogurdd. Well done Elen for cooking a delicious meal in the Cogurdd competition

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CUSTARD QUEENS WI Cothi Gardeners invite you to a

Summer Plant Fair Sunday 8 July 10am - 4pm Coronation Hall, Pumsaint Our main event this season will be the Plant Fair, being held on the field adjacent to Coronation Hall in Pumsaint. Many local nurseries will be there with summer bedding still in full bloom, shrubs and perennials to fill any gaps in your borders, or an empty container. Dare we mention autumn already? Get some inspiration to keep your garden looking at it’s best until late in the year. Inside Coronation Hall will be a selection of craft stands and of course there will be refreshments available throughout the day. Wales Air Ambulance will receive a donation to their funds, entrance and parking are free. On Wednesday 18 July we look forward to welcoming Malcolm Berry as our speaker. “Weaving the Web: Towards a Natural Garden” is his topic, we’ll learn the latest in organic and biodynamic principles of growing fruit and vegetables. Malcolm is keen on companion planting, permaculture and working with nature to gain maximum results from his garden in Ceredigion. Join us at 7.30pm, Coronation Hall, Pumsaint, SA19 8UW. Guests always welcome, £3 which includes refreshments. For more information about the Plant Fair or our next meeting please contact Julian, 01558 685119, follow us on Facebook or look at our website, cothigardeners.com Donna Worrall

Pumsaint WI On the 5 June the ladies of Pumsaint WI held their meeting in the Coronation Hall and welcomed Jacki Lewis and her friend to talk to us about Clyne Castle and Gardens near Mumbles. Jacki's grandfather had been head gardener there and she had spent much of her childhood playing in the gardens. We were told about its history, and we all now know what to go and see in the area. The talk was very interesting. We had our refreshments followed by a short monthly meeting, and decided on a visit to Llanerchaeron, on 14 August, to see the exhibition of petticoats marking the centenary of "Votes for Women". Our next meeting will be on 3 July and we will be visiting Diane's farm to see her horse Dolly. Directions will be sent later. Rhoslyn Andrews-Betts For further information about Pumsaint WI contact: Diana, 01558 650402 or Anne Brooks, 01558 650154 34

July’s Summer Quiz Sunday 1 July 7pm St Thomas’ Church Hall , Lampeter July is open to ALL. We welcome teams of both men and women to join us for our Summer Quiz. In the past this has proved to be a great evening, with prizes for the winners. For non-members we ask a £5 donation. There will be free refreshments. Every Friday afternoon Custard Queens hold a Coffee Catch Up at 2.30pm in The Mustard Seed Café. All welcome, partners and children. There is no meeting in August. For more details of Custard Queen WI events please contact: Christine 07815 086579

Film Nights Fri 6 July: Breathe (12A) Andrew Garfield, Claire Foy, Hugh Bonneville Dir. Andy Serkis. Robin contracts polio and is put on a ventilator, with 3 months to live. But he and his wife Diana work out ways he can live independently & much longer - at home.

Fri 20 July: The Party (15) Timothy Spall, Kristin Scott Thomas, Patricia Clarkson Dir. Sally Potter. Janet celebrates her new promotion, but once the guests arrive it’s clear that not everything will go down as smoothly as the red wine.

Sat 21 July (matinée): The Greatest Showman (PG) Musical about P.T.Barnum and his famous New York circus in the 1800s.

Fri 3 Aug: Goodbye Christopher Robin (PG) Biopic about Winnie the Pooh author A.A. Milne and his son.

Sat 18 August (matinée): A Wrinkle in Time (PG) Sci-fi fantasy based on Madeleine L’Engle’s 1962 children’s book.

Fri evening shows: Doors open 7.15pm, film at 7.45pm Sat matinées: Doors open 2.30pm, film at 3pm Admission by Donation

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Ysgol Henry Richard

Compiled by Rhiannon Lewis

Listening to the pupil’s voice is a priority at Ysgol Henry Richard and was praised during the recent ESTYN inspection. Pupils from each form group are elected democratically annually to one of four forums – the ECO, Healthy Schools and Digital committees along with the main School Council. During the present academic year the school council have discussed various issues including the appropriate use of mobile phones in school and the Language Charter and were key in the process of creating the school’s new Behaviour Code. During their discussions on the school’s Anti Bullying Policy they decided to hold a competition to create a cover for the current policy. So many excellent entries were received that the council have used the four winning designs as posters around all three campuses. Congratulations to 1. Catrin Lloyd 2. Drew Bryant 3. Cari Davies and Sophie Morgan on their work. Recently the Dyfed Powys Police Commissioner, Dafydd Llewelyn attended a meeting of the council and this was an excellent opportunity to hear about his role as well as questioning him on school and local issues including ways of reducing the traffic speed around the school area and the use of CCTV cameras locally.

Members of the Ysgol Henry Richard School Council with the Dyfed Powys Police Authority Commissioner, Dafydd Llewelyn and other members of the local Police.

(from left to right) Cari Davies, Sophie Morgan, Drew Bryant and Catrin Lloyd with their winning Anti Bullying posters.

At the recent Ceredigion Youth Service Awards ceremony held at Theatr Felinfach many pupils from Ysgol Henry Richard were congratulated on their effort, work and successes during the recent year. Special congratulations need to be extended though to Trinity Tofani Smith, year 11 who was awarded the Outstanding Individual Achievement of the Year Award and to the school’s after school Cookery Club, led by our youth worker Beca Davies, who won the award for the Best Community Project.

Some of the members of the Ysgol Henry Richard after school Cookery Club, with their leader Beca Davies and Elen Evans from the Ceredigion Education Authority following their success at the recent Ceredigion Youth Service Awards evening.

Trinity Tofani Smith celebrating her success at the Ceredigion Youth Service Awards

Did you know that the Urdd Gobaith Cymru National Eisteddfod is Europe’s largest youth competitive event and attracts more competitors than the Olympic Games? Waw! Once again this year pupils from Ysgol Henry Richard travelled to the Eisteddfod to represent Ceredigion and proved great success – 21 prizes in the Art and Design competitions with every item exhibited in the Glamorgan Hall; Zara Evans (yr8) 2 nd in the solo recitation for those in years 7-9, second prize also for the recitation party and 3rd prize for Amy Yarwood (yr11) in the Woodwind Solo for those under 19 years. Well done everyone!

21 prizes at National level in the Art and Design competitions of this year’s Urdd Eisteddfod

Members of the successful year’s 7-9 recitation party being interviewed live by BBC Radio Cymru’s Nia Lloyd Jones after their performance on stage at the Urdd National Eisteddfod. 35

Zara Evans (Yr 8) with Amy Yarwood (Yr 11) 3rd in the Woodwind her medals for Solo under 19 reciting and art work

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