Lampeter Grapevine Issue 68 Apr 2019 by Lampeter Grapevine

Rejuvenation, Regeneration, Reinvention

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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. 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

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Grapevine finds a new destination: Mar del Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina Photos: Dora Harper; Rosa Harper; Jose Benito, Tom, Dora and Rosa Harper.

GRAPEVINE no. 68, April 2019 Post: c/o Victoria Hall, Bryn Road, Lampeter, Ceredigion SA48 7EE Email: lampetergrapevine@gmail.com Published by: Transition Llambed Development Trust, Victoria Hall, Bryn Road, Lampeter, SA48 7EE Printed by: TSD Reprographics, Lampeter, on paper from sustainable resources Printing costs sponsored by:

Croeso / Welcome to this issue of the Grapevine Following on quite naturally from the March issue, with its theme of Costing the Earth, we have this time focussed on the potential of ‘what next’. Rejuvenation, Regeneration, Reinvention says it all - maybe this is the pattern for our future? We are, I’m sure, all feeling the effects of the current uncertainties, with the future of the country and the EU exit plan hanging in the balance, and the plight of the planet weighing heavy on the mass conscience. There might seem at first glance, little to be upbeat about, and possibly an enormous amount to be hesitant, sceptical and fearful of, but what if we take a closer look at what is happening locally? There have been several positive actions recently - the Town Council has declared a ‘Climate Emergency’, and is therefore committed to reducing carbon emissions and raising awareness of climate change; Lampeter has been granted ‘Plastic Free Community Status’ after being recognised for taking significant steps to reduce the use of single-use plastics; students and pupils have joined in the ‘School

Strike for Climate’ movement, fighting for a more sustainable future; Lampeter Permaculture Group has instigated talks with the University to investigate possibilities for diversification with alternative course options that may support the retention of jobs, increase community involvement and help deliver a sustainable future; Bwyd Bendigedig Llambed/Lampeter Incredible

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 Mayt, issue 69: Fri 12 Apr 2019 Theme: ‘Hiraeth’ 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: by Lil Tudor-Craig

Edible is successfully regenerating sites for community growing purposes; the Repair Café at People’s Market actively encourages and supports the ‘make do and mend’ philosophy - and this is just a taster... Positive momentum is building. Can we all play a part in regenerating our town, help others in order to help ourselves, fight for what we believe in and find new ways to make the most of what we have—for a sustainable future? I think there is a real sense of being on the brink of something special … not all gloom and disaster but energising, constructive and hopeful. Lampeter is definitely the place to be- so why not get involved? Help make things happen.

Darllenwch yn hapus / Happy reading. Angie Martin, Editor

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Cadarnhaodd y Cynghorydd Dinah Mulholland fod Llanbedr Pont Steffan wedi ennill statws cymuned ddi-blastig. Diolch yn fawr i holl drigolion Llanbedr Pont Steffan, busnesau a sefydliadau lleol a'u cynrychiolwyr sydd wedi bod yn rhan o'r cais hwn a byddwn yn cynnal digwyddiad cyhoeddus yn fuan i ddathlu'r gamp hon i Lanbedr Pont Steffan. Credaf mae ni yw'r ail gymuned fewndirol yng Nghymru, ac un o'r 50 o gymunedau yn y DU hyd yma, sydd wedi ennill statws cymuned heb blastig. Nid yw hyn yn golygu bod Llanbedr Pont Steffan bellach yn rhydd o blastig o bell ffordd, ond ein bod wedi cael ein cydnabod fel un sy'n cymryd camau sylweddol i leihau ein defnydd o blastig untro.

Cllr. Dinah Mulholland confirmed that Lampeter has achieved Plastic Free Community status. Many thanks to all the Lampeter residents, businesses and local organisations and their representatives that have been involved in this application, and we will be holding a public event soon to celebrate this achievement for Lampeter. I think we are the second inland community in Wales, and one of 50 communities in the UK so far, to have achieved Plastic Free Community Status. This does not mean that Lampeter is now plastic free by any means, but that we have been recognised as taking significant steps to reduce our use of single use plastic. Lampeter Town Council unanimously supported a Climate Emergency Motion put forward by Cllr. Dinah Mulholland and seconded by Cllr. Gary Thorogood. The initial aim of the motion is to launch a six-month consultation involving organisations and residents prior to drawing up an action plan. Cllr. Mulholland stated that experts warned that there is only 12 years before climate change would be irreversible and suggested that now was the time for charging points for electric vehicles in Lampeter. The Deputy Mayor Cllr. Rob Phillips felt parks could be run in a more ‘eco-friendly’ manner, while the council could also use materials that would have less impact on the environment.

Cefnogodd Cyngor Tref Llanbedr Pont Steffan yn unfrydol gynnig brys am yr hinsawdd a gyflwynwyd gan y Cyng. Dinah Mulholland a'i eilio gan y Cyng Gary Thorogood. Nod cychwynnol y cynnig yw lansio ymgynghoriad chwe mis yn cynnwys sefydliadau a phreswylwyr cyn llunio cynllun gweithredu. Dywedodd y Cyng. Mulholland fod arbenigwyr wedi rhybuddio nad oes ond 12 mlynedd cyn y byddai newid yn yr hinsawdd yn ddi-droi'n -ôl ac awgrymodd mae nawr oedd yr amser i godi pwyntiau gwefru ar gyfer cerbydau trydan yn Llanbedr Pont Steffan. Roedd y Dirprwy Faer y Cyng. Rob Phillips yn teimlo y gellid rhedeg parciau mewn modd mwy ' eco gyfeillgar ', tra gallai'r Cyn gor hefyd ddefnyddio deunyddiau a fyddai'n Cael llai o effaith ar yr amgylchedd.

Cllr. Elin Jones

Lampeter Town Council unanimously declares Climate Emergency At its meeting on Thursday 28 February, Lampeter Town Council responded to a local petition by agreeing: to declare a Climate Emergency to work, in partnership with Transition Llambed, on a 6-month inclusive consultation with the local community and other supporting agencies, to devise a plan to support residents and businesses to move to a net zero carbon by 2030 and increase local resilience to climate impacts. The Council will be setting up a steering group to work on this. If you are interested in contributing, sign up at the Transition Llambed stall at People’s Market or email: 2transitionLlambed@gmail.com 4

LETTERS, NOTIFICATIONS, OPPORTUNITIES

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Cronfa Eisteddfod Ceredigion 2020

Ceredigion 2020 Eisteddfod Fund

Bydd Grapevine Llambed yn dechrau adran arbennig am hysbysiadau Cronfa Eisteddfod Ceredigion 2020. Bydd pob hysbysiad am ddim.

Lampeter Grapevine is starting a special notices section for Ceredigion 2020 Eisteddfod Fund events. All notices are free.

Y dyddiad terfyn ar gyfer pob rhifyn yw 6 y.h. ar yr ail ddydd Gwener o’r mis blaenorol.

The deadline for each edition is 6pm on the second Friday of the month before.

Anfonwch eich hysbysiadau ar gyfer pob mis i mewn erbyn y dydd Mercher blaenorol, fel y gellir coladu hysbysiadau ar gyfer yr adran erbyn y dyddiad terfyn.

Please send in your notices for each month by the Wednesday before, so notices can be collated for the section by the deadline.

Anfonwch eich hysbysiadau at pontyfelin@gmail.com

Send your notices to pontyfelin@gmail.com

Mae Grapevine yn falch i gefnogi Apêl Eisteddfod Ceredigion 2020.

Lampeter Grapevine is proud to support the Ceredigion 2020 Eisteddfod Appeal.

Cronfa Eisteddfod Ceredigion 2020 Ceredigion 2020 Eisteddfod Fund Anfonwch hysbysiadau at / send to pontyfelin@gmail.com Llanbedr PS, Ling di Long: 15 Ebrill, 7.00y.h. Noson Stwffio. Mynediad drwy docyn yn unig. Tocynau £15 gan Carys Lloyd Jones, 07976 645957; Carys Davies, 07791 337891

Lampeter, Ling di Long: 15 April, 7pm All You Can Eat banquet. Admission by ticket only. Tickets £15: Carys Lloyd Jones, 07976 645957; Carys Davies, 07791 337891

Llanbedr PS, Coedwig Long Wood: 27 Ebrill, 1.00 y.p. Taith gerdded noddedig tua 3 milltir dechre o’r Clwb Rygbi. Croeso i bawb, gwobr i’r casglydd ieuenctid mwyaf. Arweinyddion: Debbie White a Bethan (Gerddwyr Tregaron). £4 i oedolion / £2 i blant os heb gasglu noddwyr. Ffurflenni gan Ann Morgan, 07791 966122 neu yn Ysgol Bro Pedr.

Lampeter Long Wood: 27 April, 1pm Sponsored walk approx. 3 miles, starting at the Rugby Club. All welcome, prize for best youth collector. Leaders: Debbie White a Bethan (Tregaron Ramblers). £4 adults/ £2 children without sponsors. Sponsorship forms from Ann Morgan, 07791 966122 or at Ysgol Bro Pedr.

Banc Bwyd Llanbed /Lampeter Food Bank

referrals and enquiries during office hours (not necessarily at home as long as there is signal where you are Arranging food parcel collections with referrers and Banc Bwyd volunteers Feeding back any concerns or problems to the referrer We provide training and will be very supportive. Please call 07582 905743 if you think you can help. Julia Lim

Thank you to all the people who have responded to our previous notices asking for more volunteers! We would still really like one or two more people who could give some time to hold the food bank phone and take referrals, as our current small team is struggling due to changes in their circumstances. The phoneholder's role is important for us, as the phone is our main point of contact. It involves: Having good O2 mobile signal where you live Being available for a few days or a week to take

On behalf of Banc Bwyd Llanbed/Lampeter Food Bank

Plumber’s Plog* I like words that start with RE. Most of them, I reckon, are positive – like repair, remedy – unlike words beginning with DE, that are mostly negative! Rejuvenation is certainly positive; we see it everywhere, especially around now: every year spring lambs appear without fail, daffodils bloom, the days get longer. And in other ways too: new babies are born, our family tree keeps getting longer! It’s as if youth has a life of its own, constant in a world where few things are constant – almost an automatic process. In the twenty years I’ve known Lampeter, I’ve often seen a shop close, and before long another will open. I used to think Oh dear, a shop has closed, but now I realise it’s rejuvenation going on – like in our garden, year after year. Now that I think about it, I think regeneration is quite different from rejuvenation: it’s something you have to work for. If you leave things alone – like if I leave my house to look after itself – what you get is DEgeneration. REgeneration puts in the necessary work to get a process started. With any new project, first you put in a ton of effort to get an ounce of results, and later you can ease off. And there are lots of signs of regeneration around. Some examples in the March ‘Grapevine’ include a new Transition Day, an article about learning from – and with – children, and then the Seed Library: literally aiming to regenerate our plant life. It’s great to see people willing to put in the work. And then reinvention. I think this is the “how” of the other two: when you want rejuvenation or regeneration, what you need is some reinvention. That’s because whenever you start something new you need a new mindset, a different approach. In fact you have to deliberately sidestep old ways of thinking, so you can tune in to what’s needed and let new thought processes come in. Easier said than done!... But, surely you begin anything new by not knowing what to do. If not, it will only be like the old – “history repeating itself”. Think of all the good ideas people have had in the past... which went nowhere. We probably all hope that past mistakes will not be repeated in the future. If we want a future that’s different, we will need all of these RE words... don’t you think? Frank Pitcher

Mae’r Corâl Aberaeron yn cyflwyno perfformiad gan Aberaeron Chorale presents in recital

Kathryn Price - cello Charles Matthews – organ John Tavener The Protecting Veil Nos Sadwrn 4ydd o Fai 7.30yh Saturday 4 May 7.30pm Holy Trinity Church, Aberaeron

*Plog is a word I’ve invented - it’s like a blog, but it’s not online it’s on paper!

Tocynau £10 (dan 16 oed yn rhad ac am ddim) ar gael wrth 01545 574934 (9-10 dydd Mawrth-Iau), aelodau’r côr neu wrth y drws

Thanks Frank - I love how you have identified the

Tickets £10, (under 16s free)

differences between these RE words - all really clear and

available from 01545 574934 (9-10 Tues-Thurs), choir members, or on the door

positive. Some great links to items from Grapevine too… Eds.

HEALTH FOR TRANSITION With the Brexit related concern over the consistent supply of pharmaceutical medication, the worsening antibiotic crisis, and the uncertainties about how life will be as climate change intensifies, a number of Lampeter based therapists / practitioners met at the end of February to discuss the future of healthcare provision in our local community. Herbalism, homoeopathy, aromatherapy, shamanism and nutritional therapy were all represented at this first meeting, but we are looking to involve more people from a variety of different fields of healthcare provision. We are interested in providing support and advice to encourage people to explore sustainable, natural and effective options for health and wellbeing. Please contact — if you are a qualified healthcare practitioner and would like to join our discussions. Health for Transition is the new name of our group, but Transition for Health is also worth thinking about; what changes can be made, in ourselves and in society, in order for health to be achieved? As part of the wider group of Transition Llambed, we will be joining in the Transition celebrations when they take place at Victoria Hall; so come and see what healthcare options there are in Lampeter; a number of experienced CAM (complementary / alternative medicine) practitioners will be attending. So come and find what works for you! Jo Camlin 07746 608524

Why not get in touch and share your ideas, thoughts, feedback or concerns. Don’t forget the Grapevine is your community newsletter

lampetergrapevine@gmail.com Copy deadline: Fri 12 April Theme for May issue: ‘Hiraeth’

MAKE DO AND MEND 4 Our ‘Tools For Self-Reliance’ Repair Cafe special at The People’s Market was very popular and possibly inspired this contribution; "Have you ever tried cutting wood with a blunt bow saw? Don't panic, help is at hand. Bring it to the Repair Cafe 27 April and we can show you how to reset the teeth on the saw blade, and if necessary tickle up the cutting edges with a file too. Save money on new blades as you can keep using them for much longer with a little maintenance." Thanks Steve for your offer to help, easily the sharpest tool in the box :O)

We are looking to host your hints and tips too, so please e-mail in with your ideas, and maybe some repurposing challenges? I’m thrilled to announce that Lampeter can now boast Plastic Free Status, but there is still much to do – keep an eye on our Facebook page, litter picks are planned and ideas flooding in. I just listened to ‘Costing The Earth’ BBC Radio 4 with some shocking statistics about wet wipes – causing havoc in our sewage systems, and tonnes of them winding up lining our rivers... industry set the very poor ‘flushability’ standards and surprise, surprise, they were lying to you. This product was never made with sustainability or the environment in mind. We should definitely avoid these, and preferably WIPE them off the face of the Earth. What’s wrong with a damp flannel or paper towel? We need a good hard think about our actions and the things we have come to take for granted. There are great ideas out there about what to do with plastic bottles... but really, we should carry our own re-usable bottles, (preferably not plastic) and stop buying them! They warned us to avoid sugary drinks, then went and filled them with artificial sweeteners which are even worse than sugar... There’s nothing better for you or more recyclable than water. Our Public Inconvenience Announcements this week “Wipe out wet wipes” and “Back to tap” So well done Watson and Pratts and the Mulberry Bush for rolling out re-fill stations – that’s the ticket! Plans are afoot to return a good old fashioned drinking fountain to the town centre thanks to Lampeter Town Council and a massive thank you to Dinah, Gary and young Jemimah for guiding them towards their historic and unanimous vote to declare a climate emergency. Your contributions or ideas are welcomed for any of our topics; Plastic Free, Repair Cafe, or the ‘Public Inconvenience Announcement’... Cheryl Hillier singer/songwriter, health and climate campaigner and Biochar Lady.

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

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

Lampeter’s St Davids Day Parade going from strength to strength

Parêd Gŵyl Dewi Llanbed yn mynd o nerth i nerth Gan Ann Bowen Morgan 05/03/19 Emyr Lewis yn arwain y parêd â 400 o blant.

By Ann Bowen Morgan 05/03/19 Emyr Lewis leading the parade with 400 children.

Manon am goncro cylch yr Arctig ar ôl concro canser

Manon battling the Arctic Circle after battling cancer By GutoSion 04/03/19 Manon Williams from Cwmann is training to cross the Arctic Circle.

Gan GutoSion 04/03/19 Mae Manon Williams o Gwmann yn hyfforddi i groesi cylch yr Artig.

Dinah Jones selected to be on the New York Film Festival panel of judges.

Dewis Dinah Jones i fod ar reithgor gŵyl ffilmiau yn Efrog Newydd

By Daniel Johnson 27/02/19 A local woman is the only Welsh person on the panel of judges of one of the main Film and TV Festivals in the world.

Gan Daniel Johnson 27/02/19 Menyw leol yw’r unig Gymraes ar reithgor un o brif Ŵyliau Ffilm a Theledu’r byd.

Eisteddfod Ysgol Bro Pedr 2019 – Talentau di-ri ieuenctid y fro

Ysgol Bro Pedr Eisteddfod 2019 – Talented local young people By Edwina Rees 26/02/18 Dulas coming third with Creuddyn in second place and Teifi winning this year.

Gan Edwina Rees 26/02/18 Dulas yn drydydd gyda Creuddyn yn ail a Teifi’n gyntaf yn yr eisteddfod eleni.

Welsh Beer in aid of good causes! By Rob Phillips 20/02/18 It was a massive success by raising money towards Mind Cymru and the 2020 National Eisteddfod.

Cwrw Cymreig ar gyfer achosion da! Gan Rob Phillips 20/02/18 Bu’n llwyddiant ysgubol wrth godi arian tuag at Mind Cymru ac Eisteddfod Genedlaethol 2020.

Lampeter’s St Davids Day mural in its place By Dylan Lewis 19/02/18 The mural by Rhiannon Roberts and local school pupils placed in Bridge Street.

Murlun Gŵyl Dewi Llanbed yn ei le Gan Dylan Lewis 19/02/18 Murlun gan Rhiannon Roberts a disgyblion ysgolion lleol wedi ei osod yn Stryd y Bont.

Launching the book ‘Myfyrdodau Pysgotwr’ in Llanllwni

Lansio Cyfrol ‘Myfyrdodau Pysgotwr’ yn Llanllwni

By Owain Davies 16/02/18 A book of poetry by the Reverend Sam Jones, past vicar of Llanllwni.

Gan Owain Davies 16/02/18 Llyfr o farddoniaeth gan y Parchedig Sam Jones, cyn ficer Llanllwni.

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Drinking beer for good causes The Lampeter Beer and Cider Festival was held for the fifth time on Saturday 16 February, and it was a great success. As usual, the festival was held at the Arts Hall on the University of Wales Trinity Saint David campus, and was organised by the Lampeter Round Table. Members were busy for weeks preparing for the festival - selecting and buying beer and cider, organising entertainment and promoting the event. There were 24 beers and 22 different ciders from a number of breweries all across Wales including Cwrw Llyn (Nefyn), Twt Lol Brewery (Treforest), Tenby Harbwr Brewery (Tenby) and Bragdy Lleu (Caernarfon). Cider came from a number of producers including Gethin's (although now based in Pembrokeshire, Gethin is from Lampeter), Seidr y Mynydd and Gwynt y Ddraig. There were some interesting beers, including Marshmallow Porter and a mulled cider. Some of these went down better than others! There was also a variety of live entertainment with music from a number of bands including Candy Mountain and Cariad. The festival was opened by the Town Mayor, Cllr. Ann Bowen Morgan. Over 2,500 pints were drunk, by over 500

people who attended the festival over the course of 11 hours. CAMRA Bae Ceredigion came to run a tombola, and Bishop of Bedlam ran their usual darts event. The aim of the festival is to promote Welsh beer and cider, raise money for good causes and have a fun event at a dark and damp time of year. The final figures are not yet known, but weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re confident that weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be able to make some worthwhile contributions to our designated good causes this year: Mind Cymru and the local appeal fund for the Ceredigion 2020 Eisteddfod. Thanks to everyone who came to support, and to the local businesses that had sponsored the event. We will now take a little break before thinking about arrangements for the

sixth festival in 2020. If you have any suggestions, please do get in touch. The Round Table is a young men's club and we are always keen to get new members. Please feel free to contact us through our Facebook page if you are interested in joining www.facebook.com/roundtable928/ Rob Phillips On behalf of Lampeter Round Table

Bwyd Bendigedig / Incredible Edible Spring is here, and Bwyd Bendigedig will be starting work on a couple of new sites as well as the original Co-op bed. We're taking on the second Co-op bed, and will clear it on Sat 27 April, ready to plant up in May along with the first bed. There are two large formiums (aka New Zealand Flax) that will be coming out. The fibres from the leaves can be used for weaving or cord-making, so if anyone wants to collect them for this, you would be very welcome: please get in touch via our Facebook page (ediblellambed) or email edible.llambed@outlook.com We'll also see whether the overgrown rosemary bush can be pruned back, but will take cuttings to keep and grow on. Our next exciting new venture is with Lampeter Custard Queens WI and Lampeter Washtub - keep an eye out for developments there! Hopefully there will also be good news and progress for our partnership with Lampeter Brownies to create an Incredible Edible space near where they meet. Julia Lim 9

Extinction Rebellion (XR) and permaculture XR is a product of the same instinct for survival and the same love for our beautiful planet which first inspired Bill Mollinson with the concept of permaculture back in 1959. In his Introduction to Permaculture in 2011 he wrote: After many years as a scientist… I began to protest against the political and industrial systems I saw were killing us and the world around us. But I soon decided that it was no good persisting with opposition that in the end achieved nothing. I withdrew from society for two years; I did not want to oppose anything ever again and waste time. I wanted to come back only with something very positive, something that would allow us all to exist without the wholesale collapse of biological systems. [My emphasis.] Permaculture gave hope, a path to

follow and a cause to fight for. It spawned myriad enterprises and developments, not least of which was the Transition Town movement. The ideas were not new in themselves – before we harnessed the stored energy of previous epochs by burning coal and then oil, we had no choice but to respect the natural limits which the Earth’s cyclical rhythms imposed on us. People tended to live in balance with their environment, as some tribal peoples still do. Well, almost no choice. Even then, mankind had a tendency towards hubris – the inordinate pride and over-confidence which leads to destruction. Civilisations fell when they exploited their land beyond its power to recover. People had, indirectly, the choice to destroy themselves. Permaculture would have been, and still represents, the right response to that hubris. But however radical its

principles of Earth Care, People Care, Fair Shares, it has not been an overtly political movement. But now the whole planet is affected, and changes are accelerating at a terrifying rate. Not in centuries, but in decades this Earth might no longer be a nurturing home. Global warming = higher sea levels = less farmland, and drowned cities. Infrastructure fails and people move in billions. Society breaks down. The doddering footsteps taken by nation states are too little too late. Political and economic interests, ignorance and wilful blindness, as well as our own comfortable habits, stand in the way. XR is the logical and inspiring reaction. People demand massive action at once. Everyone’s imagination is co-opted. We can do it. We must. Carol Nixon

School Strike for Climate

On Friday the 15 February, a group of roughly 50 young people and myself met in Aberystwyth to protest for our climate and our future. After hearing about the previous strikes inspired by sixteen year old Greta Thunberg, in places like France and Australia, I was really looking forward to the UK strike. Friday 15 February was the date on which towns and cities across the UK skipped school and protested against climate change. The protest was extremely worthwhile. I never would have imagined that we’d achieve as much as we did! Not only did we get hundreds of signatures on our petition but we were also able to give a letter expressing our concerns for the climate and environment to the Welsh Government. Thankfully they replied quite quickly and have arranged to hold a meeting with a few of us very soon. By the time this issue of the Grapevine comes out, the next

protest will have happened. Friday 15 March was a global strike, meaning young people in countries across the world will have skipped school and protested on behalf of the climate. We hope to achieve as much as we did last time, if not more. As young people, these strikes are extremely important to us, as we are trying to make our voices heard. The only way to wake up the people with the power to change, who aren’t doing anything, is to protest; Protest till they notice and finally do something. We hope that we’ve been able to fight our corner on behalf of west Wales, and we will continue to do so. If you’re interested in learning more about what we’ve done, and plan to do in the future, then check out the ‘ProtestClimateChange’ page on Instagram for more information. Caoimhe Reynolds

Gohiriad Diwrnod Trawsnewid

Transition Day Postponement

Sadwrn 20ain o Ebrill 2019

Sat 20 April 2019

Neuadd Fictoria, Llanbedr pont Steffan

Victoria Hall, Lampeter

Ro’n ni wedi gobeithio gwahodd bawb ar 20 Ebrill i weld We had hoped to invite everyone on 20 April to see what is going on in the Lampeter area and in other parts of Wales beth sydd yn digwydd o gwmpas Llambed ac mewn in relation to Transition, and work that is being done to ardaloedd eraill yn Nghymru mewn perthynas â Thrawsnewid, ac y gwaith sy'n cael ei wneud i symud tuag move towards sustainability and to adapt our area to the effects of climate change. at gynaliadwyedd, ac i addasu’n ardal i’r effeithiau newid Since the initial idea came to us at the end of last year, yn yr hinsawdd. events have moved unbelievably fast, with new Ers i'r syniad cychwynnol ddod i ni ar ddiwedd y llynedd, information and new initiatives emerging, including the mae digwyddiadau wedi symud yn anhygoel o gyflym, gyda gwybodaeth newydd a mentrau newydd yn dod i'r amlwg, Town Council’s agreement to declare a climate emergency. gan gynnwys cytundeb y Cyngor Llanbed i ddatgan We want to take the time to plan an event that will argyfwng yn yr hinsawdd. recognise this in a way that can include everyone, and Hoffwn ni gymryd amser i gynllunio digwyddiad a fydd yn have decided to postpone the event planned for 20 April cydnabod hyn mewn ffordd a all gynnwys pawb, ac rydym for now. wedi penderfynu gohirio'r digwyddiad a gynlluniwyd ar More information soon! gyfer 20 Ebrill am y tro.

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Job Adverts Job Adverts

Operations Officer wanted Transition Llambed Development Trust is seeking an

Elmo's Delights Mushroom & Spinach Lasagne

Operations Officer to oversee extensive renovations and enhancement of Victoria Hall. The Trust has been successful in raising funds for new audio, sound and seating plus extensive building work which will reconfigure the internal space. This will result in Lampeter having a wonderful new community arts venue. The Trust is seeking somebody with experience of overseeing works, ensuring that installation and building works are carried out on time and to the correct Health and Safety standards and in compliance with all relevant legislation. Due to the nature of the schedule for the works, the person appointed will be flexible as to hours worked and these will be negotiated with the successful candidate. Basic hours will be approximately two days/week for six months.

Ingredients 1 tbsp. olive oil 1 garlic clove, crushed 250g pack mushrooms, sliced 1 tsp thyme leaves, chopped 200g loose spinach 300g tub light soft cheese 4 tbsp. grated parmesan 6 fresh lasagne sheets

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Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Heat the

Expressions of interest should also be sent, with an up to date CV, to info@vichall.org.uk by Friday 19 April 2019.

cook for 1 min. Add the mushrooms and

oil in a large frying pan, add the garlic and thyme, then cook for 3 mins until they start to soften. Throw in the spinach and stir until

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the heat of the pan wilts the leaves. Remove

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from the heat and stir in the soft cheese, 1 tbsp. of the parmesan and some seasoning.

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Put a quarter of the spinach mix on the

to the Victoria Hall The role includes general cleaning duties as laid out in the cleaning rota provided by the Trust.

bottom of a medium-sized baking dish, lay 2

An ability to work flexible hours is essential as the calendar of events means no two weeks are the same.

have used all the pasta. Finish with the final

pasta sheets on top, then repeat until you quarter of the spinach mix, sprinkle over the

The duties will average 5 hours per week.

rest of the parmesan, then bake for 35 mins

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until golden and the pasta is tender. Serves 4

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INHABIT: A film of hope in a time of grief

They are OK, mate, and have thrown the rest of us to the wolves. They are “fiddling as Rome (or the planet) burns”. They are playing politics and gas-lighting us with their happy talk.

I paraphrase the American anarchist, Emma Goldman, “If voting changed anything, they’d make it illegal.” If you think that’s a bit cynical, I need to point out to you the idiotic antics of our useless elite political class in the light of the social, economic and environmental crises we face. Then you should watch on Youtube the Emmy Award and Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Chris Hedges’ interview with Dahr Jamail, author of “The End of Ice”. It’s on the RT programme - On Contact, “Climate emergency with Dahr Jamail”. Of course, because it’s on RT, it can be dismissed as Russian propaganda. However, if you take 25 minutes to watch, it should give you nightmares for a week. And maybe fill you with despair and grief. To summarize, Jamail states that it’s already too late and we, as a civilization, are not heading for a cliff, we have already gone over it. Even if we take all the necessary measures to stop all greenhouse gas emissions TODAY, a 3 degree Celsius increase is already baked into the system. And if that is not a climate emergency, what is? Dr. Elizabeth Kubler-Ross, author of “On Death and Dying”, states that the five stages of Grief are; Denial, Anger, Depression, Bargaining and finally, Acceptance. Our ruling elites are in happy denial.

So, what can we do about it? Perhaps the first step is, indeed, to grieve fully.

Grieve for our Mother Earth, for our children and grandchildren’s futures. Go through all five stages of Grief, and accept our moment in history. Then make a decision to act. Do your research and determine what you can do to prepare. I believe Permaculture can provide some solutions to our crisis. Nothing, including permaculture, is perfect but we need to be part of the solution and not part of the problem. The full length documentary, Inhabit (see advert below), is a film that gives hope in a time of grief. There are perma-solutions out there which are tried and proven. I hope you can come see this film and leave with ideas, inspiration and real hope. Hock

Spring has arrived at Denmark Farm! The countryside comes to life in the spring and it’s a great time of year to get involved with the goings on at Denmark Farm Conservation Centre. The pathways around the reserve are open to the public and there has been plenty to see including primroses, blackthorn flowers, bumblebees and the first small tortoiseshell butterfly. We are looking forward to hopefully spotting birds starting to nest and more butterflies this month. Part of what we do involves recording the wildlife we observe. We share our survey data with regional and national organisations such as West Wales Biodiversity Information Centre that keep records which help to monitor any changes in species distribution. Our ‘Get Active for Wildlife’ project took part in the Freshwater Habitats Trust annual Spawn Survey, checking all the ponds and scrapes on the reserve for frog and toad spawn. We are off to a good start this year with most having good quantities of frog spawn in them and seeing toads mating. Any keen photographers might want to sign up to An Introduction to Outdoor Digital Photography course taking place here in April and help us document the species visiting and thriving on the reserve! Our ‘Get Active for Wildlife’ volunteers have been busy managing one of the most regenerating features at the centre; the willow treatment system. Coppicing the willow is a key activity over the winter for the volunteers. Coppicing produces lots of fast growing, sustainable timber. The willow rods are cut near to ground level and new shoots regrow from the main stump. Different varieties of colourful willow are grown for 1-3 years and are used for different purposes including basket making courses here. Denmark Farm experienced its own regeneration, from intensively managed farm to conservation centre. Protecting wildlife is at the heart of everything we do. The courses and volunteer days provide the skills to do this, and our volunteers are the careful custodians of various habitats, allowing them to do their thing and support our local wildlife. Come and join our next conservation day on Sunday 14 April or volunteer taster day on Saturday 27 April. Contact Linda on 01570-493358 or e-mail volunteer@denmarkfarm.org.uk ‘Our project 'Get Active for Wildlife' has been made possible by a grant from Postcode Local Trust, a grant-giving charity funded entirely by players of People's Postcode Lottery' Rhian Corcoran – volunteer at Denmark Farm The ladies of Cellan WI enjoyed a vibrant meeting in February when Solveig guided us through the intricacies of Welly Dancing. The activity not only provided an excellent workout but was educational as Solveig recounted the history of the dance. It had its roots in the diamond mines in South Africa where forced labourers were provided with wellingtons to work – cheaper than draining the mines. The workers used the stamp of their wellies and the rattles of their chains to construct a means of communication unknown to the mine owners. Hence Welly Dancing was born out of desperation and in defiance of appalling working practices. On a lighter note, the monthly craft competition was won by Annie with a beautiful heart shaped display. In the March meeting we have our annual Cawl evening courtesy of Maggie. Our speaker is Nigel Nicholas who will be talking about the Ceredigion Coastal Path. Many

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of us have walked sections of the path and an expert speaker will surely give us an insight into some points of interest that we may miss as we huff and puff our way along it. We will also be presenting the proceeds of our Carol Singing and Body Shop Raffle to our chosen charity The West Wales Hedgehog Rescue Centre. We meet at 7.30pm on the second Thursday of the month in Cellan Millenium Hall. At our April meeting (11.04.19) we will be welcoming a representative of The Wallich charity when we will be discussing the topic of Homelessness. Regular activities include a craft competition and the April challenge is to produce an unusual utensil. A raffle is held and a sales table of preowned books and dvds is a regular feature. You do not have to be a member to join the fun, come along for a taster and meet our friendly company of ladies. We look forward to welcoming some new faces to our merry band in the coming months. Penny Izienicki

The Foundation Phase had an exciting international day to complete their thematic work ‘Travelling the World’. Well done to the children who took part in the Ceredigion Urdd tag Rugby tournament.

Cafodd blant y Cyfnod Sylfaen diwrnod gwych yn dathlu gwledydd y byd fel pinacl gwaith thematic yr hanner tymor sef, ‘Gwibio’r Glôb’.

Congratulations to the children on presenting their learning experiences to headteachers from South Wales in an Estyn conference held at City Hall, Cardiff with Mrs Heini and Miss Lilian. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed listening to the children’s

Roedden ni’n falch iawn o'r plant a fu'n cystadlu yn nhwrnamaint rygbi tag Urdd Ceredigion. Llongyfarchiadau i’r plant bu’n cyflwyno yng nhgynhadledd Estyn yn Neuadd y Ddinas yng Nghaerdydd gyda Mrs Heini a Miss Lilian. Roedd prifathrawon De Cymru wrth eu boddau yn clywed am eu profiadau dysgu.

first hand experiences.

Once again this year a successful school eisteddfod was held. Congratulations to Teifi on winning the eisteddfod, to Beca Elan Ebenezer for winning the chair competition, to Carys Green for gainig the most points in the Foundation Phase, Beca Elan Ebenezer for gaining the most points in Key Stage 2 and to Betrys Llwyd Dafydd on winning the cup for the child with the most potential in the singing category. Thank you to Miss Eirwen James for being our judge for the day with the help of Mrs Eurios Jones.

Unwaith eto eleni, cynhaliwyd eisteddfod ysgol llwyddiannus iawn gyda Teifi yn dod i’r brig. Llongyfarchiadau i Beca Elan Ebenezer ar ennill y gadair, Carys Green am ennill y darian i’r plentyn â’r marciau uchaf yn y Cyfnod Sylfaen, i Beca Elan Ebenezer am ennill tarian Cyfnod Allweddol 2 ac i Betrys Llwyd Dafydd am ennill y cwpan i’r gantores mwyaf addawol. Diolch i Miss Eirwen James am feirniadu gyda chymorth parod Mrs Eurios Jones. Mwynhaodd y plant gymryd rhad ym Mharêd Gŵyl Dewi tref Llanbed, ynghyd â’r cyfle i ganu yn Neuadd Buddug, diolch am y cyfle.

The children enjoyed taking part in Lampeter’s St David’s Day parade along with singing at the Victoria Hall. Thank you for the opportunity.

Llongyfarchiadau i’r merched bu’n cystadlu yng nghystadleuaeth pêlrwyd rhanbarth, yr Urdd. Llongyfarchiadau i bawb am gymryd rhan yng nghystadlaethau diwrnod rhyngwladol mathemateg. Buon ni’n mesur tywelion a chennin, pwyso llyfrau a dod o hyd i’r ffrwyth gyda’r cylchedd mwyaf!

Congratulations to the girls that competed in the county Urdd netball competition.

Congratulations to everyone for competing in the world maths day competitions. We measured towels and leeks, weighed books and found the fruit with the largest circumfrence!

Diolch i’r Ganolfan Adar Ysglyfaethus am ymweld â ni. Dyma ddechreuad ffantastig i thema blwyddyn 3 a 4 sef ‘Fyny Fry’.

An excellent start to year 3 & 4's "Up! Up and away!" theme this half term with a visit from the Welsh Birds of Prey Centre.

Llongyfarchiadau anferthol i blant yr ysgol am wneud yn arbennig yn eisteddfod yr Urdd, cylch Llanbed.

Huge congratulations to all the children who were successful at the Lampeter area Urdd eisteddfod.

Unawd blwyddyn 2 ac Iau/Year 2 and under solo 2il/ 2nd Tomi Jac Regan, 3ydd/3rd Delun Aur Ebenezer Unawd blwyddyn 5 a 6/Years 5 and 6 solo, 1af/1st Betrys Llwyd Dafydd, 3ydd/3rd Beca Elan Ebenezer Llefaru blwyddyn 5 a 6/Years 5 and 6 recitation, 1af/1st Betrys Llwyd Dafydd, 2il/2nd Beca Elan Ebenezer Cerdd Dant blwyddyn 5 a 6/Years 5 and 6 Cerdd Dant, 1af/1st Betrys Llwyd Dafydd, 3ydd/3rd Beca Elan Ebenezer Alaw Werin o dan 12/Folk song under 12, 1af/1st Betrys Llwyd Dafydd Ymgom/Dialogue 1af/1st Dion, Sarah, Beca a Betrys, 2il/2nd Bleddyn, Alana, Ffion a Kaci Parti Unsain/Singing group 1af/1st Côr i ysgolion o dan 150 o blant/Choir for school with under 150 children 1af/1 st Pob lwc i bawb yn yr eisteddfod sir. Good luck to you all in the county eisteddfod.

Congratulations to Zoe, Sara, Bleddyn and Betrys on winning the ‘Dim Clem’ quiz run by Menter Iaith Cered. Good luck in the next round. Lilian Jones

Llongyfarchiadau mawr i Zoe, Sara, Bleddyn a Betrys ar ennill cwis ‘Dim Clem’ Menter Iaith Cered. Pob lwc yn y rownd nesaf! Lilian Jones

Trawsnewid Addysg; Trawsnewid Bywydau - Transforming Education; Transforming Lives

Ysgol Bro Pedr

Compiled by Heini Thomas

Congratulations to Osian and Beca Roberts for their achievements during the Wales Athletics championships recently. Osian came 1st in the high jump. He reached a height of 1.68 metres - his personal best so far. Beca also won 1st place in the triple jump, also reaching her personal best. By now, Beca will have also competed in the Welsh Athletics, Under 20’s International Indoor Championships in Cardiff. She is representing Wales as part of the Welsh team - a fantastic feat! Well done both of you! We are very proud of you.

Senior School Eisteddfod: Congratulations to all who participated in this year’s Senior Campus Eisteddfod on 19 & 20 February. All three houses competed enthusiastically but it was Teifi who won the day. The adjudicators this year were Mrs Gill Hearne (Music), Mrs Delor James (Reciting and the Chair) with Cathryn Gwyn judging the Crown competition. During the day and a half of competing, the judges spoke of the very high quality of stage competitions and the entries for the Crown and Chair Competitions.

Congratulations to Catrin Schroder from year 11 who has won the title of Under 15’s 2018 British Champion in the K1W category in Canoeing. Catrin has been a hard-working member of Llandysul Paddlers for many years now. The whole school is very proud of her. Fantastic Catrin!

The theme of this year’s Chair competition was ‘Dianc’ (Escape). Owen Schroder from Dulas was awarded first place with Elin Davies from Creuddyn being awarded second place and Elan Jones from Teifi winning third. On Thursday, 21 February, the Pigion yr Ŵyl concert was held in the school hall. The audience were treated to a variety The theme for the Crown competition was ‘Reflections’. Owen Rhys Davies of items, including from Dulas won first place in the Crown competition and Aoife Wooding singing, reciting, acting and dancing performances of from Teifi and Max Parry from Dulas came joint second. a high standard. We are very proud of the high standard of performances given by the pupils. It was wonderful to see the three team captains; Elin Davies and Bryn Jones Thank you to everyone who ensured a successful (Creuddyn); Samantha Weller and Idris Lloyd (Dulas); Lisa Evans and Matt Small (Teifi) collaborating well with each other, with their team and their supporters. and thoroughly enjoyable Eisteddfod. They worked extremely hard during the preparation period and during the Eisteddfod itself, making sure the performances were of the highest standard. At the end of the two days of competing Teifi won with 584 points, Creuddyn came second with 548 points and Dulas third with 426 points.

Junior School Eisteddfod: After a long day of competing in the Junior Campus’ Saint David’s day Eisteddfod Dewi were the winners, Steffan won second place & Pedr came third.

Captains & sub-captains with the judge Mrs Delor James and head Mrs Jane Wyn

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

Victoria Hall: regular activities and classes Bryn Road, Lampeter SA48 7EE To book Victoria Hall phone: 07891 632614 Email: 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

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Sunday

Gerald Griffiths

01545 572715

Tracey O’Grady

07976 052888

Mike

07794 066579

7-9pm

10-11.30am

Yoga

Karen

07547 125937

4.30-6pm

Brownies

Nikki Mead

07790 987070

7-9pm

Spiritual Gathering

Sarah Thomas

07811 603062

1-3pm

Welsh Class

Gerald Griffiths

01545 572715

Lampeter Food Project

Lindsay

01570 493791

4-6pm

4.30-6.30pm

7.30pm

Last Thurs each month

Saturday

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4.30-6.30pm

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Friday

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Stage Goats Youth Theatre Group Lampeter Ukulele Club

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A free meal and good company for all who want it! (Made from donations of food from local businesses) Stage Goats Tracey O’Grady 07976 052888 Youth Theatre Group Lampeter Town Council meeting

10am-12pm

Welsh Class

Gerald Griffiths

01545 572715

11.30am1pm

Five Rhythms Dance

Hara Willow

01570 493729

4.30-6.30pm

Tracey O’Grady

07976 052888

Georgia Owen

07817 715321

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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 Val Allen, BACP senior accredited counsellor/psychotherapist UKRC registered.

Stage Goats Youth Theatre Group Lampeter Folk (restarts 15 March) People’s Market Lampeter Evangelical Church Custard Queens: Women’s Institute

Local food, produce and crafts, café, live music Contact: Dinah Mulholland 07531 963175 Gareth Jones at the Mustard 01570 423344 Seed café Christine Chabert

Offering counselling, psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, EMDR. 23 High Street, Lampeter SA48 7BA, 01570 493522, valallenwales@gmail.com ChaNan Bonser (ACKRP) Creative kinesiology and body tracking: A natural way of accessing your bodies wisdom, discovering what is behind the symptoms, and accessing that wisdom to release stress, anxiety and trauma to help restore your body to 21

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balance. 07702 598909, www.kinesiologywales.com Joanne Camlin Bsc WSHom is a licensed classical homoeopath who graduated in 2007. All consultations only £30 when you mention the Grapevine. Jo practices from Cellan Millenium Hall. 07746 608524. To avoid confusion please inform us ASAP if details in your listing change

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complementary & alternative therapists cont’d 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. 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. Anna Dance FDA Integrative Counsellor, MBACP. Animal assisted intervention, animal bereavement counselling, walking talking therapy, individual and couples counselling. Lampeter. Contact 07464 895351, annadancecounselling@gmail.com Carol Davies Qualified Aromatherapist. Counselling, hypnotherapy and Hopi candling can also be offered. Carol, 07971 229608. DD Personal Fitness and Training. 1-1 instruction to help you achieve your fitness goals. Rehabilitation from injury or surgery, preparation for sport, muscular development and weight management. Llanybydder. Dai Davies, 01570 481882, davies@glantrenfawr.plus.com 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 Julie Lancaster. Relax, rewind, rejuvenate. Qualified and insured in Reiki, Reflexology, Aromatherapy massage, Hopi Ear Candling and Hot Stones Therapy. Treatment rooms at Beauty Cwtch, Tregaron. Call 07778 996896 / 01570 470542 or fb beautycwtch Jay Laville, Talking Therapy. Experienced qualified therapist offering cognitive analytic therapy,

Jungian-based soul work, ecotherapy. 07934650505 lavillejay@hushmail.com Deirdre McIntosh M.I.Biol. M.Phil. PhD, Nutritional advice for weight loss, health and reduction of inflammation. Treatment 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 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 & 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 22

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

courses _______________

Denmark Farm Conservation Centre, Betws Bledrws. Sun 7 Apr: Volunteer Gardening Day Fri 12-Sun 14 April: Introduction to Outdoor Digital Photography Thurs 25 Apr: Volunteer Training Day Sat 27 Apr: Volunteer Taster Day Sun 28 Apr: A Year to Grow Your Own (3rd session) Thurs 9 May: Volunteer Cons. Day Fri 10-Sun 12 May: Ecology 1 Sat 11 May: Volunteer Cons. Day Sun 12 May: Volunteer Gardening Day Fri 17-Sun 19 May: Bird Identification www.denmarkfarm.org.uk Dog Training Courses. Llansawel Village Hall. Kennel Club dog training classes, Puppy Class, Bronze to Gold Good Citizen classes, Heelwork to Music, and Rally Obedience. Monday morning and evening, Wednesday morning and afternoon. Kathleen Stubbings, 01558 685858, 07522 984094, dogdancingltd@gmail.com Conversational French. Advanced: Thurs, 11.15am-12.15pm; Beginners: Thurs, 12.30-1.30pm Contact: Amelie, 01558 685175. French & Italian Classes. Crugybar Village Hall. French Mon 6.15-8pm, Italian Weds 6.15-8pm. £10 weekly. Contact Gillian 01550 760067 gillypickering@aol.com

creative _______________

Sew, Knit and Natter. Monday 10am12.30pm,Mustard Seed Café. Start your week with coffee, cake and a natter with others who enjoy knitting and sewing. Sandie 01570 423969. Classical Guitar Lessons. Learn to play the classical guitar. Explore the possibilities of this wonderful instrument. Mark, 07940 426650 kingsleymark55@gmail.com 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 Facebook.

creative

cont’d___________

Red Apple Yarn. Sew Night: Tues 6-8.30pm, £5. Knit Night: Thurs 6.30-8.30pm, £3. Afternoon Knit: Sat 1-3.30pm, £3.50. Old Post Office, College Street, Lampeter. 01570 423715. redappleyarn.co.uk 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.

creative writing, books & storytelling _____________ Lampeter Writers’ Workshop (founded 1984) meets weekly during University term time in the Old Boardroom, UWTSD Lampeter. Inspiration and critique of written work, meet other writers. £30 a year, can be paid termly. Contact 01570 423167.

events _________________ Free Film Night. Sat 6 Apr, 6.30 for 7pm, Victoria Hall. Inhabit: A Permaculture Perspective. Many environmental issues face us; many solutions can be applied, using the ecological design process called Permaculture. Full-length US documentary by Costa Boutsikaris. Free entry, refreshments, donations welcome, informal discussion. Hosted by Transition Llambed, TLDT & Lampeter Permaculture Group. Info: http://inhabitfilm.com/film Climate Change: Heading for Extinction (and what to do about it). Tues 9 Apr, 7pm, Riverbank Cafe, Tregaron. Talk by Extinction Rebellion speaker. Drinks and cakes available. Cymdeithas Hanes Llambed. Tues 16 Apr, 7.30pm, Old Hall, UWTSD Lampeter. ‘The History of the Parish of Llanwennog Part 2’, a talk by Simon Evans. The Mulberry Bush Café. Sat 27 Apr, 7pm. Dhruva Smith - Tabla solo live music & Indian themed food. £19.95 for three courses, all vegetarian, vegan and gluten free catered for too. Booking essential: 01570 423317.

health & well-being _____

Banc Bwyd Llambed / Lampeter Food Bank Oriau agor Dydd Llun/Mer/Gwe 9-

17h, ac dydd iau 18 & 23 Ebrill am y penwythnos Pasg. Rydyn ni’n derbyn atgyfeiriadau gan asietaethau lleol. Croesawu rhoddion bwyd (sy o fewn y dyddiad plis). Mae blychau casglu yn Yr Hedyn Mwstard a Co-op Llanbed. Open Mon/Weds/Fri 9-17hr, an on the Easter weekend Thurs 18 and Tues 23 Apr. Referrals made by local agencies. Non-perishable food donations (in date please) can be left in Banc Bwyd collection boxes in Lampeter Co-op and Yr Hedyn Mwstard cafe. 07582 905743 Facebook: lampeterfoodbank Living Well, Macmillan Cancer Support. Supporting and connecting people with cancer. Mon 10am-12noon, St Thomas Church, Lampeter. A chance to meet people affected by cancer and support one another. Recommended donation £2. Contact: Amy Wilson, 01970 613888 or Gudrun Jones, 01970 628848. Lampeter Food Project. Thurs, 4-6pm, Victoria Hall, Lampeter. Reducing waste and redistributing ‘surplus’ food. 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 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 7.30-8.30pm. 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. Mon 8 Apr, Headway Ceredigion drop-in session, Tesco Community Room, Aberystwyth. Tues, 10.50am-12pm: Tai Chi, Morlan Centre, Aberystwyth. Free for anyone with an Acquired Brain Injury, through stroke, accident or illness. PAs, partners and carers welcome. For info 23

or to register: dolaubach@talktalk.net Nutritional advice for weight loss, optimal health and 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 info@mcintoshscientific.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 Narcotics Anonymous meet at St Thomas’ Methodist Church (end of Drovers Road/Peterwell Terrace), Mon 7.30-8.30pm. Helpline: 0300 9991212. 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, contact Joan Miller, 07794 674339, joan.miller4@virgin.net 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

kids __________________

Canolfan Deuluol Ty'r Teulu Llanybydder Family Centre, Hafan Unit, Cwm Aur, Llanybydder. Weds, Thurs and Fri , 9.30am-3pm with play areas and activities for babies and toddlers. Mums, dads, grandparents and guardians can have a chat and a cuppa - and it’s free. Info and weekly events, contact: Kim, 01570 481617.

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kids cont’d _______________ 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 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. School holidays Tues, 10.30am12.30pm, Parc yr Orsedd; 1.303.30pm, Parc y Felin, 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 in Talgarreg Hall on Thursdays, and Felinfach Hall on Fridays 9.3011.30am. 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. 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. Erin Green, 07834 195728 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. Weds 4 5pm, term time. For boys and girls aged 6-8. Rachel, 07730684543. 1st Lampeter Cub Scouts. Meet Mon, 5.30-7pm. For boys and girls aged 8-10. Iris, 07769326032 . 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: 13 & 27 Apr, 10 & 24 May. Aberaeron Community Market. Royal British Legion, Victoria St, Aberaeron. Sat, 9.30am-3pm Enquiries: Philomena 01545 574729 or Aberaeron Community Market Facebook page. Ffarmers Market, Neuadd Bro Fana/ Village Hall, Ffarmers, 10am-12.30pm 1st Sat in month. Brechfa Market, Neuadd yr Eglwys / 24

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-12.00pm, 3rd Sat in month. Marchnad Cymunedol Tregaron Community Market, Neuadd Goffa Tregaron Memorial Hall, 10am-3pm, Dydd Gwener 5 o Ebrill/Fri 5 April.

move your body _________

Cerddwyr Llambed (Ramblers). Join us and walk with friendly people who will welcome you: Weds 27 Mar: Town walk Aberystwyth, 2 hours leisurely. Sat 30 Mar: Tregaron, 12 miles, moderate. Sat 6 Apr: Llyn Brianne, Rhandirmwyn, 7 miles, moderate. Sat 13 Apr: Ffair Rhos, 8 miles, moderate. Sat 20 Apr: Goodwick to Llanwnda, Pembs. 7.5 miles, leisurely. Weds 24 Apr: Fforest Brechfa, the Burma Road, 5 miles, leisurely. Sat 27 Apr: Llwybr Owain Glyndwr (Way), Sat 27 Apr: Coedybryn, Rhydlewis, 7 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. 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.

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

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

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

7.30-8.00pm

Aerobeg Dwr

Aqua Aerobics

£3.60

9.00-9.30am

Boogie Bounce

£3.60

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

6.00-7.00pm

Ffitrwydd Ysgafn

Ease into Fitness

£5.50

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

7.15-7.45pm

Boogie Bounce

£3.60

11.30am12.15pm

Aerobeg Dwr

Aqua Aerobics

£4

5.45-6.15pm

MetaFit

£3.60

7.15-8.00pm

Rhwyfo Mewnol

Indoor Rowing

£3.60

9.15am-1.00pm

Ysgol Gymnasteg Rees*

Rees School of Gymnastics*

2.00-3.00pm

Disco Rhowl*

Roller Disco*

£3.40/£2.50

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7.00-8.30

Dydd Llun Dydd Mawrth

Nofio Cynnar (Lon) Nofio Cynnar (Lon)

9.0010.30

12.30-13.30

13.3015.30

(10.15)

Nofio 50+ (60+ AM DDIM)

Nofio Cyhoeddus

Nofio Ysgol

Rhiant a Phlentyn

Nofio Cyhoeddus

Nofio Ysgol

Canolfan Steffan Nofio 50+ (60+ AM DDIM) Aerobeg Dwr

Nofio Ysgol Nofio Ysgol

10.3011.30

Hydro Spin

Dydd Mercher Dydd Iau

Nofio Cynnar (Lon)

Dydd Gwener

Dydd Sadwrn

Dydd Sul

11.30-12.30

9.0010.00

10.0011.30

11.30-12.30

Nofio Cynnar (Lon)

Nofio Teuluol

Nofio Cyhoeddus

9.0010.00

10.0011.30

11.30-12.30

Nofio Cynnar (Lon)

Nofio Teuluol

Nofio Cyhoeddus

16.0017.30

17.30-18.30

18.3019.30

19.30-21.00

Gweri Nofio

Nofio Cyhoeddus

Nofio Lôn Cyflym

Aerobeg Dwr (7.30-8pm)

Nofio Ysgol

Gwersi Nofio

Nofio Cyhoeddus

Nofio Lôn

Nofio Cyhoeddus

Nofio Ysgol

Gwersi Nofio

Nofio Cyhoeddus

Gwersi Oedolion

Nofio Cyhoeddus

Nofio Ysgol

Gwersi Nofio

Nofio Cyhoeddus

Nofio Lôn

Nofio Cyhoeddus

Nofio Ysgol

Gwersi Nofio

Nofio Cyhoeddus

Nofio am ddim i 60+ adeg tymor ysgol yn unig Gellir bwcio partion penblywydd yn ystod y penwythnos Rhaglen gweithgareddau gwyliau ar gael o’r pŵll nofio

7.008.30

Monday Tuesday

Early Birds (Lanes) Early Birds (Lanes)

9.0010.30

School Swim School Swim

10.3011.30

Hydro Spin (10.15)

School Swim

Wednesday Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Early Birds (Lanes)

Dilynwch ni ar: Hamdden Llambed Leisure

12.30-13.30

13.3015.30

16.00-17.30

17.30-18.30

50+ Swim (60+ FREE)

General Public

School Swim

Lifeguard Academy

General Public

Speed Lane Swim

Parent & Toddler

General Public

School Swim

Swimming Lessons

General Public

Lane Swim

Steffan Centre

General Public

School Swim

Swimming Lessons

General Public

Adult Lessons Lane Swim

11.30-12.30

Nofio Cyhoeddus

School Swim

50+ Swim (60+ FREE)

General Public

School Swim

Swimming Lessons

General Public

School Swim

Aqua Aerobics

General Public

School Swim

Swimming Lessons

General Public

9.0010.00

10.0011.30

Early Birds (Lanes)

Family Swim

9.0010.00

10.0011.30

Early Birds (Lanes)

Family Swim

18.3019.30

19.30-21.00

Aqua Aerobics (7.30-8pm)

General Public

11.30-12.30

General Public 11.30-12.30

General Public

Free 60+ Swimming - Term time only Birthday Parties can be booked over the weekend Holiday Programme available from the pool

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 ability runners/walkers welcome. No dogs. Children aged 4-11 must be accompanied by an adult. 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. Tai Chi Classes. Tues 11am-12pm, Thurs 6-7pm, Old Hall, UWTSD Lampeter. £5 or £4 for over 50's, beginners welcome. Contact: Richard, 01558 650843. 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. Mon 9.1510.15am, Llanfair Clydogau Hall. Weds 7.30-8.30pm, Cellan Millennium Hall. £4.50 Contact: Debbie, 01570 493594. Hydrospin - Aqua Cycling & trampolines Lampeter Pool, Mon 10.15am10.45am; Aberaeron Pool, Tues 11.45am (12.15pm) & 7pm (7.30pm) plus Aqua Mats, 11.15-11.45am & 8-8.30pm. To book contact David Maund 07792 351607. Badminton. Tues 10am-12.30pm, Coronation Hall, Pumsaint. £2, equipment provided but please wear suitable footwear. All abilities welcome. Yvonne, 01558 650870. Caron Archery Club. Sat, 3-5pm, Caron Leisure Centre, Tregaron. Target archery club welcoming Archery GB members who just want to shoot. Also Beginners Archery sessions with full certificate on completion. £5 or £3 for members, caronarcheryclub@gmail.com Indoor Short Mat Bowls. Fri 7pm, Coronation Hall, Pumsaint. £1 incl. tea, coffee and biscuits. Bowls provided, please wear flat-soled shoes. All abilities welcome. Yvonne, 01558 650870.

Table Tennis. Thurs 10am-12.30pm, Coronation Hall, Pumsaint. £1.50, equipment provided but 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. Hatha Yoga with Pat Beaton. Weds 5.30 -7pm, £6, Cellan Millennium Hall. 1st Weds each month Yoga on the Ball (bring your own Swiss Ball). Small friendly group. Contact: Pat, 01558 650594. Yoga with Karen Hills. Tues, 6-7pm: Hatha Yoga, Llanfair Clydogau Village Hall. Weds 10-11.30am: Hatha Yoga, Victoria Hall, Lampeter. Weds, 6-7pm: Beginners Yoga, Brondeifi Vestry, Lampeter. Exploring physical postures to relax the body and mind. Improving flexibility, balance and concentration. Using breath & relaxation techniques to deal with life’s stresses. Regular workshops, Yoga and Lunch at Tregaron Riverside Café, see website 1:1 sessions also 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. Vinyasa Flow Yoga: Weds, 7.15pm, Memorial Hall, Aberaeron. Ann, 07826 692110. Friday Stretch-out. Fri, 5.45-6.45pm, 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 Dancing the Elements. Sun, 4-5.30pm (starting 7 Apr), Sally Saunders’ Dance Studio, Lampeter Industrial Estate. Join experienced dancer Lucy to explore Earth, Air, Fire and Water through movement: deepening our connection to these life-giving elements and fully 27

embracing ourselves in the world. £8, open to all. Lucy, 07814 582863, lucyb12@btinternet.com 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. Non-performance class focussing on the health benefits of belly dance. £6. Catriona, 07792 248962 Belly Dance and Fit for Life Classes. Friday mornings, fortnightly, mixed class 10.45am-12pm, Fit for Life (50+) 12.15-1.30pm. Sally Saunders Dance Studio, Lampeter Industrial Estate, £42 per term or £7 per session. Contact jacki@yorkes.co.uk, 07544424441. Belly Dance Beginners Class. Tues 5.306.30pm, Tregaron Leisure Centre, £5. Melanie Long (JTA accredited), 07879 651072, melmaylong@hotmail.com The Jane Guy School of Dancing. Mon: Aberaeron; Tues, Thurs and Sat: Lampeter. Offering Ballet, Street and Modern. Find us on Facebook: The Jane Guy School of Dancing. Jade: 07972521842 Mat-based Pilates Plus. First and last Mon, 2-3.15pm, Llangeitho Hall. Suitable for beginners, but please call. Bring mat. Benefits include improved posture and body shape, muscletoning, increased energy, strength, agility, and stamina. Shân Rees, qualified Pilates instructor: 01570 218138, 07940 375147. Walking Basketball. Weds 5-6pm, £3. For 40+. Walking Football. Fri, 5.306.30pm, £3. Tregaron Leisure Centre. 01974 298960.

music _________________

Lampeter Music Public Concert Series. Sun 7 Apr, 2.30pm, Old Hall, UWTSD. Tŷhai: Indo Celtic Trio. Dylan Fowler (guitar), Pete Stacey (saxophone/flute) and Rajesh David (vocals) harmonize airs and dance melodies of the Celtic world with the ragas and rhythms of India. A beautiful blend of the different influences creates a hypnotic and dynamic soundscape. Tickets: £12, concessions £10. Two children free with a paying adult. Full programme: www.lampetermusicclub.co.uk

music cont’d _____________ Lampeter Folk/Gwerin Llambed. Fri 19 Apr, 7.30pm, Victoria Hall. Bring your instruments, voices and friends for an Open Mic session in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere All welcome. £3 (£1 students). Refreshments available or BYOB. Contact 07817 715321, lampeterfolk@hotmail.com, or www.facebook.com/lampeterfolk Aberaeron Chorale. Sat 4 May, 7.30pm, Holy Trinity Church Aberaeron. Kathryn Price and Charles Matthews in recital, playing John Tavener's haunting masterpiece "The Protecting Veil". Tickets £10 from 01545 574934 (9-10 Tues-Thurs), choir members, or on the door. Aberaeron Chorale Summer Prom Concert. Sat 22 June, 7.30pm, Holy Trinity Church, Aberaeron. Bach Magnificat, music by Puccini and full supporting programme. Tickets £10 from 01545 574934 (9-10 Tues-Thurs), choir members, or on the door. Cwmanne Tavern Acoustic Music Sessions. Every Thursday from 8.30pm. Goldies Singing: selection of pop songs from 1950s-70s. 2nd Tues of month, 11am-12pm, Mustard Seed Café, Lampeter. Suggested donation £2.

permaculture, gardening & conservation ___________

Free Seed Saving Workshop: Open Pollination and Isolation Techniques. Sat 30 Mar, 10am-5pm, Denmark Farm, Betws Bledrws. All welcome. Sign up at Seed Library Stall at Peoples Market 2nd & 4th Sat each month. Refundable deposit secures place, £5 library members, £10 non-members. Contact: banchadaullambed@outlook.com Seed & Plant Swap. Fri 5 Apr, 10am30m, Tregaron Community Market (Memorial Hall). 07410 411361. Plant Swap Sat 11 May, People’s Market, Victoria Hall, Lampeter. Cothi Gardeners. Weds 17 Apr, 7.30pm, Coronation Hall, Pumsaint. "Growing in Containers", a talk by Gareth Davies. Guests welcome, £3 includes refreshments. 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

Growing Together/ Tyfu Gyda’n Gilydd. Free community noticeboard in Victoria Hall, Lampeter. Aims to widen access to locally grown food by facilitating non-monetary exchange of growing and husbandry skills, and knowledge, labour, food/harvest, growing spaces and produce. Lampeter Permaculture Group. A collective of like-minded people, interested in principles and practice of permaculture and sustainability. www.lampeterpermaculture.org Permaculture & Conservation Advice, designs, courses to change your life. Angie Polkey, 01974 831300, info@purposefulpermaculture.co.uk , Sustainable Home Retrofit Advice. Save money on home heating. Andy Polkey, andy.polkey2@gmail.com

religious services/groups _

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 Thomas' Methodist Church Sun Service (English) 10.30am plus Junior Church activity. Church rooms for hire, kitchen facilities. Contact: 01570 423757. Lampeter Ecumenical Discussion Group. St Thomas Methodist Church. Weds 10 Apr 10, 8 May, 12 Jun, 7pm. All welcome, Croeso cynnes i bawb. deborahjrowlands@gmail.com, 01570 480083. Our Lady of Mount Carmel Roman Catholic Church, Lampeter. Sun Mass 10am. For other services see church notice board. Lampeter Quakers / Crynwyr Llambed Sun 10.45am, Canolfan Steffan, Peterwell Terrace. Last Tues of month, 19.30 in local homes. All welcome. Cwrdd bob dydd Sul 10.45yb, Canolfan Steffan, Rhodfa Peterwell. Nos Fawrth olaf y mis am 19.30 mewn cartrefi lleol. Croeso cynnes i bawb. Contact for details and directions/ Cysylltwch am manylion a chyfeiriadau: lizmcd12@gmail.com, 01570 471488, www.quaker.org Emmaus Christian Fellowship meets Sun 10.30am and 5pm at rear of 78 28

Bridge Street, Lampeter. Contact: David Patterson, 01570 423360. Lampeter Evangelical Church meets every Sun, Victoria Hall, 10am-7pm. Contact: Gareth Jones, Mustard Seed café, 01570 423344. 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. 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. Services 3 times a week. Sun, 10.45am, Holy Eucharist. Mon, 6pm, Christian Meditation, 1/2 hour service. Weds, 10.45am, Holy Eucharist & Ministry of Healing. St Mary’s Church, Maestir. Main Sun Service: Eucharist 2.30pm (2nd Sun only) English. 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.

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social _________________ Merry Makers’ Women’s Group Weds, 10.30am-3pm. St James’ Hall, Cwmann. £3 incl. vegetarian lunch, refreshments and all activities. Free car park. Disabled toilet & access. All women welcome. 11am Qi Gong gentle exercise 12 noon lunch; 1pm workshop: 27 Mar: Creative Writing 3 Apr: Art 10 Apr: Listening to Music 17 Apr: Decorating Eggs for Easter 29 Apr: Board Games Info: 01570 423167 / 01570 470010 Lampeter WI. Meet 3rd Weds each month from 10.30am at St. Thomas Church. New members warmly welcome. Contact: 01570 421683. Custard Queens WI: Ladies of Lampeter! Are you open to being inspired, experiencing new things, learning new skills and making solid friendships? We meet every 1st Sun, 79.30pm, Victoria Hall (2nd Sun on Bank Holiday weekends), and every Friday, 2.30pm, Mustard Seed Café for Coffee Catch Up. Christine 07815 086579 Cellan WI: 2nd Thurs each month, 7.30pm, Cellan Millennium Hall. A diverse, energetic and enthusiastic group of ladies. Drop in for a taster and join the fun. Penny 01570 423877. Hwyl a Hamdden. Social group for the over-50s. Weds 1.30-3pm, term-time. Variety of talks, visits and light entertainment. 01570 47069, www.theatrfelinfach.com 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. 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. 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. Lampeter Bridge Club every Tues, 6.45pm, Hafan Deg Retirement Home. Visitors and learners welcome. Contact Keith, 01974 298811 for more info. Dewch i’n cwrdd, croeso mawr ichi. Lampeter chess club Tues, 2-3pm, The Mustard Seed. Friendly games, nothing serious or heavy, beginners welcome, tuition available, otherwise just play or chat. Bring a board and pieces if you have them. Contact: Nick, 01570 481735, or just turn up. Cinio Cymraeg Tregaron. Welsh language monthly dinners at the Talbot Hotel, 1st Thurs each month. Not suitable for absolute beginners but anyone who has attended classes for a year or two will probably find the events enjoyable. Informal, meet in bar 7pm for 7.30pm. A small group, normally 6-8, including 2-3 fluent Welsh speakers. Contact: Myra Mortlock, naturals@btinternet.com Drefach and Llanwenog Coffee Mornings. Last Weds of month, 10am. All welcome. Join Facebook Calendr Cymdeithasol y Cledlyn The Cledlyn Social Calendar for more info and other events in the district.

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Ty Hafan Lampeter Volunteers Needed We need volunteers at our Ty Hafan shop, High Street, Lampeter. Make new friends, build confidence and gain experience. Contact 01570 421976 for more information or pop in for a chat. Coedwig Gymunedol Long Wood Community Woodland: Woodland Wednesdays Join volunteering sessions to develop practical skills & benefit from work in a beautiful environment. One session in four devoted to your own woodcraft project. No experience needed, training given. Meet at Canolfan Long Wood Centre, 10am info@longwood-lampeter.org.uk Denmark Farm Conservation Centre. Volunteer days twice monthly, once on a weekend and once on a Tuesday. Also Taster Days and Training Days 10am-c.4pm. Activities include practical conservation tasks, coppicing, gardening and wildlife monitoring. All welcome, no experience needed. Drinks and cakes provided, bring lunch and outdoor gear. For dates see events 29

listing, website or call 01570 493358. Looking for voluntary trustees to join our charity ‘The Shared Earth Trust’. Seeking diverse experiences and skill sets, especially finance, conservation, marketing and fundraising, but other roles available. Info: 01570 493358 or www.denmarkfarm.org.uk/volunteer-vacancies-2/

Global Justice West Wales group. Be part of the change. Contact: info@purposefulpermaculture.co.uk CELLAN MILLENNIUM HALL CLASSES AND GROUPS MONDAY Golden Broth Lunch Club: 8 April 11.30-2pm Line Dancing: 7-10pm

TUESDAY Lampeter Home Ed. Group: 12-5pm Qi Gong: 6-7pm Tai Chi: 7-8pm Lampeter Bee Keepers: 8.15-10.15pm Every 2nd Tues of month 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

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MONDAY KEEP FIT with Debbie White: 9.15-10.15am TUESDAY YOGA with Karen Hills: 6.30-7.30pm WEDNESDAY YOGA with Jackie: 11am-12.30pm YOGA with Karen Hills: 6-7pm SHORT CARPET BOWLS: 7.30-9.30pm THURSDAY WELSH CONVERSATION CLASS: 10-11.30am TWINE AND WHINE: 2-4pm Every 2nd Thursday WI: 7.30-9.30pm 3rd Thursday of the month FRIDAY ART GROUP: 10-1pm HALL AVAILABLE FOR BOOKINGS WIFI FULLY STOCKED NEW KITCHEN WARM AND FRIENDLY £6 PER HOUR FOR INFORMATION + BOOKINGS

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Why We Need Regenerative Farming The term "regenerative" describes processes that restore, renew or revitalize their own sources of energy and materials. To protect our world, the environment and biodiversity as well as ensure our future food supply we need to look at “new” ways to farm. I say “new” in quotation because the methods are not new, they have been practiced for 100’s of years by populations who truly understand and live with nature and are still practiced worldwide. We used to farm this way but “The Green Revolution” of chemical fertilisers and pesticides moved us in the wrong direction. Regenerative Agriculture is a system of farming principles and practices that increases biodiversity, enriches soils, and enhances ecosystems. By capturing carbon in soil and biomass above, Regenerative Agriculture aims to reverse global climate change. At the same time, it offers increased yields, resilience to climate instability, and higher health and vitality for farming communities. The system draws from decades of scientific and applied research by the global communities of organic farming, agroecology, permaculture, holistic grazing, and agroforestry. So what does it mean? It really means just looking at Nature and seeing how it works as Nature knows best. Unless there is some natural or manmade disaster, where do you see bare soil in Nature? Bare soil is soil waiting to be washed away into rivers or blown away by the wind.

Bare soil soon becomes dead soil. Nature has no need for ploughs or double digging. In a natural landscape where do you see just one species growing? Nature likes diversity – monocultures are manmade. In Nature where do you see a forest or woodland that has no plants growing under the trees? In Nature the wildebeest never stay on the same land for days or weeks on end, they keep moving. Regenerative farming learns from all this and never leaves bare soil; instead using mulches or leaving stubble on the land. Using seed drills to plant removes the need for ploughing so conserving the diverse life in the soil. Agroforestry, where crops grow in fields amongst trees and the planting of mixed crops introduces the biodiversity needed to maintain healthy soil and a healthy environment. Moving livestock frequently or “mob grazing” means livestock graze evenly and less selectively. Pasture has time to recover and maintain a high diversity of plants for health. Land does not become compacted so can retain more water and is more drought tolerant and less prone to flooding. We can practice these principles on a small garden scale as well as farm scale to ensure the future for our soils and the life on our planet. Andrea Sanders

Reinventing consumption For most of my life consumption has been driven by ever growing choices. Clothes, spurred by fast moving fashion, industrialised pre-packaged food driven by time saving and convenience, household items driven by both fashion and convenience. We need to challenge this thinking, the things we buy to use once and throw away, the built in obsolescence in goods, the easy disposal afterwards. Why don't we choose to make fashion unfashionable? Consumption needs reinventing in a way that does not cost the earth. I think its an interesting experiment to imagine that everything you buy stays with you, food being an exception of course, but all other goods. I wonder how that would look. What choices would you make? Would you only buy things that lasted, made of quality materials and were really useful, could be fixed and remade into other things if their original purpose is no longer possible or wanted? With these imaginings, the concept of the Inconvenience Stall was born, to turn things on their head, what we now take for granted as a convenience is challenged, and their possible alternatives are offered. The Inconvenience Stall starts by looking at ditching the disposable and unplugging. I hope it will become an evolving experiment, starting a consumption conversation, that embraces the need for more inconvenience for us in the way we live, for the sake of the planet. Come visit the stall at the People's Market, Victoria Hall, on Saturday 11 May. Cathy Streeter

LAMPETER PERMACULTURE GROUP

Plant Swap Victoria Hall

“People’s Market”

Saturday 11 May 2019 Please bring excess seedlings, plants, trees to swap Or make a donation

Every Tuesday 7 to 9pm Victoria Hall, Bryn Road, Lampeter

Join our ukulele group where like minded people can meet to learn and develop their playing skills. No experience needed, just bring along your ukulele. We intend to: Have fun Be relaxed Develop at your own pace Contact Mike on: 07794066579 for details

Film Nights Fri 12 April: Peterloo (12A)

Rory Kinnear, Maxine Peake, Neil Bell Mike Leighâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s drama about the 1819 Peterloo Massacre.

Fri 26 April: Stan and Ollie (PG)

John C. Reilly, Steve Coogan, Shirley Henderson Laurel and Hardy try to reignite their film careers with a gruelling theatre tour of post-war Britain

SLAY YOUR DEMONS WITH DRAGON COACHING

Fri 10 May: Mary Poppins Returns (U)

AMANDA DAVIES, CERTIFIED NLP AND TIME LINE THERAPY PRACTITIONER

Emily Blunt, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ben Whishaw, Dick van Dyke Jane and Michael, now grown up, have a second magical visit.

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Fri 24 May: The Favourite (15)

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strong language & content Olivia Colman, Emma Stone, Rachel Weisz Abigail, a servant, vies with Lady Sarah for the affections of frail Queen Anne

WHAT YOU THINK, YOU BECOME. WHAT YOU FEEL, YOU ATTRACT. WHAT YOU IMAGINE, YOU CREATE.

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Yr Efail: Rejuvenation, Regeneration, Reinvention – this is my life! Attending Circuits for Seniors (and of course going for coffee afterwards) rejuvenates my spirit if not my body! Whilst in the garden rejuvenation occurs, without my intervention, but I give nature a helping hand by prudent pruning (note to self – finish pruning the blackcurrants before they are in full leaf). We have cleared away old, dead wood from the willow hedge near the pond and replaced with new willow or honeysuckle (mostly self-set, wild varieties from other parts of the plot). Seeing new spring growth popping through rejuvenates my sluggish winter soul and inspires me to clear the gutters and roadsides of leaves and other lovely rotted matter to fill needy holes in the garden or roadside bank. There is new growth appearing in plants that have over-wintered in the polytunnel, so cuttings will soon be taken. Perennials are busy generating new season’s growth creating more than a tinge of green and other regenerated colour in garden. Reinvention, well more like sensible re-cycling – Using toilet roll inner tubes for planting sweet peas and old plastic tube-shaped containers to keep self-saved seeds safe, ready for planting in April/May. I’ve mashed up wet paper, inserted seeds and placed in heart shaped moulds. Once they have dried thoroughly they provide WI inspired seed-bomb gifts. Our compost heaps are created using used wooden pallets and the signs around the garden and woodland were once roof slates.

Rejuvenation, regeneration, reinvention Nothing stays the same. The Wheel turns. Everything is constantly changing. Being flexible during those changes is what keeps our minds and bodies healthy. By the time you read this, Tribal Unity Wales will have launched another brand new ATS® Bellydance class, this time in Aberystwyth. I love teaching new ladies! We’ve also had new starters joining us in Lampeter since September, and there’s always space for more. Some of the new dancing ladies are students from the University, and teaching ‘bright young things’ definitely keeps me on my toes. Other ladies join us looking to reinvent themselves, wanting to make dance a part of their fitness programme. As a teacher, I need to be flexible to the needs of the class, often creating lessons on the spot to meet the needs of my students. The aim of Tribal Unity Wales remains the same: to offer a safe space for women to learn to bellydance, irrespective of age, shape or ability, becoming part of a tribe of caring, amazing women. Over the years, we’ve explored new directions, however, often through our love of music, and this year will see us taking on a different persona at some of our performances; exciting for us all as the tribe regenerates and grows.

My favourite reinvention is an old orange clay drain pipe that has a second life as a plant pot, with last year’s cineraria growing again and waiting for companion spring planting in the other half.

Come and see for yourself – we are open in aid of NGS (mainly Cancer charities) by arrangement, until October. Shelagh Yeomans Yr Efail, Llanio Rd, Tregaron, SY25 6PU. 01974 299 370 Also open: Bwlch y Geuffordd Gardens, Bronant, SY23 4JD. 01974 251 559 www.ngs.org.uk/find-a-garden

Bellydance is a great way to stay young, keep fit and have fun. Join your local bellydance class today. Check out the Move Your Body section of your Grapevine magazine for classes with myself, Catriona, Jacki or Mel. Wendy Steele Tribal Unity Wales

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Cwmanne Tavern

Cothi Gardeners

Cwmanne Tavern caters for the traditional expectations of a pub (although it purposely has no telly), offering a convivial atmosphere for people to meet and talk. It has other special features which set it apart from the usual run-of-the-mill pub. Wanda and Tarron (himself a trained chef), offer training for others wanting to find a career in the catering industry, encouraging young people to learn new skills that will help them earn a living in the future. Cwmanne Tavern is also a good meeting venue, used by various groups such as the Fermenting Group, and a parent and toddlers group. Every Friday night is open mic night and Saturday is Karaoke. Quiz night is on Tuesday nights. And there is also a vintage clothes sale and cocktail evening on the last Saturday of each month. In terms of food and entertainment, there is something new on offer almost every day. Traditional roasts are available on Sundays and on Mondays concessionary meals are on offer, priced at £6.50. Thursday evenings are folk nights, when you can get a curry and a pint for £10 – although this can change. At the time of writing, last Thursday’s menu was Caribbean. The most popular dishes are the mixed tapas platters, the mixed Thali platters and the burger and gammon dishes. Beverages include assorted teas and coffees, cocktails and a selection of real ales. Details of events, classes, and other attractions can be found at Cwmanne Tavern on Facebook.

Container growing is so popular nowadays. You can find a pot or a planter in every colour, size and shape imaginable. There are durable plastics or, if you’re moving away from oil-based materials try terracotta or build your own wooden planter. To get you started, come along to Cothi Gardeners on 17 April to hear expert Gareth Davies talk to us about growing in containers. You may wish to have a pot of culinary herbs at the back door or a bright display of tulips, Gareth will advise about the type of compost to use and how to prepare your plants. The choice of flower, plant or shrub is important too, so Gareth will be happy to answer your questions. Talk starts at 7.30pm. Cothi Gardeners are delighted to announce that Ceredigion Growers are hosting a plant fair in Pumsaint on Sun 7 July and we’ll be taking part. Save the date and look out for more information soon. Our members often have surplus plants from their own gardens and these are sold at each meeting with proceeds going towards club funds, so come and browse our stall for a spring bargain. Cothi Gardeners meet at the Coronation Hall, Pumsaint, on the third Wednesday evening of the month, annual membership is £14 per person or £25 for two at the same address. Guests and visitors welcome, £3, to include refreshments. www.cothigardeners.com We’re on Facebook too, or phone Yvonne on 01558 650870. Donna Worrall

Carmarthenshire Pub Wins Best British Country Pub 2019 Award

Staff and customers at a 16th century pub and restaurant in the picturesque Cambrian Mountains are celebrating winning the BBC Countryfile Magazine Award for the Best British Country Pub. The Dolaucothi Arms Hotel was nominated by the magazine’s readers before being selected as one of six finalists by a panel of judges. Over 30,000 readers and online voters registered and voted for the finalists. Announcing the Award the judges said that the Dolaucothi Arms is: “A coaching inn at the heart of its small community serving Welsh ales and great pub food and a large beer garden with views over the valley. Set in the heart of the National Trust’s Dolaucothi Estate with great walking routes and even a

goldmine nearby.” Landladies Clare Perry and Karen Charles have created a relaxed environment with two bars and two dining areas and a guaranteed welcome for all, including well behaved dogs and children. Commenting on the award, Perry said “We are really pleased to have won. It’s a great accolade for our hardworking staff and we are very grateful to the people who voted for us. However, we won’t be resting on our laurels. The key to success in a country pub is to keep enhancing the offer and adding variety so that people will travel to you. For example, our Chef, Laura Cane, will be launching a pop-up Mediterranean restaurant here at the start of April.” Karen Charles added “there are many stories about how many pubs are closing these days. So, we congratulate The Chequers at Retford in Nottinghamshire and The Crown Inn at Crowntown in Cornwall, the runners up, and all the pubs that entered the contest. They must be doing a lot of things right to earn the support of their communities”. Mike Gale 34

Multiple Sclerosis Support Group - Lampeter & District

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS Feeling sad…just had a diagnosis…it’s Multiple Sclerosis. Been having falls, feeling tired, body just not working properly. Time running out? Life as it was may be ending BUT there is still a lot to do…A lot that can be done. Rejuvenating, reinventing and regenerating are the keys… to look at what is still there, to look into ways of repairing and re-using those nerves that are working, ’Make do and Mend’! Looking into all the research that is being done into new drugs to ‘regenerate’ nerve fibre but in the meantime to look at ways of keeping your bodies as fit as is possible. Keep smiling. Try to keep positive. People to support and to hold your hand through a difficult journey. Our Support Group meets on the first Monday of the month from 1.30-3.30, in the back room of The Mustard Seed, Lampeter. We welcome anybody with MS, carers, and anybody wanting to know more, from wherever you are. You are also welcome at our Aberystwyth group which meets in the new Tesco’s community/charity room 12.002pm on the 1st FRIDAY of the month. See our MS Support Group page on Facebook CROESO I BAWB/WELCOME TO ALL Judith McKay, Support Volunteer, 01570 493509 Hazel Ellis, Chair, 01974 261640

‘Rejuvenation, Regeneration, Reinvention’ At our last support group we discussed the words ‘rejuvenation, regeneration, reinvention’. We talked about television programmes, about upcycling, Make do and Mend, Money for Nothing, how women in the ‘old days’ used to turn shirt collars and cuffs around and cut sheets down the middle and sew the edges together – very uncomfortable if you had to lie on the join! We talked about old carpets becoming weed-suppressing mulches and toilet roll innards becoming flower pots for raising seedlings, old windows becoming cold-frames, a pile of books being used as a door-stop. Old wheelchairs and scooters being rejuvenated as new ‘super-machines’. 40% of bread is thrown away but it can be made into breadcrumbs and frozen. Regenerating plants by saving seeds and taking cuttings. Lampeter now has many new shops which need to be supported even though things are very different here now when compared with the days of the Mart, and when famous people visited the town to buy clothes at B. J. Jones! Lampeter is still a town full of character and lovely people, and by having the Grapevine and things going on at the University and Victoria Hall it has to some extent already been rejuvenated, reinvented and regenerated.

Copy Deadline: for May, issue 69 Fri 12 April Theme: ‘Hiraeth’ Articles: lampetergrapevine@gmail.com Adverts: lampetergrapevineads@gmail.com Listings: lampetergrapevinelist@gmail.com Pumsaint WI Monthly Report The Pumsaint WI March meeting was held at Doloucothi Arms, Pumsaint on 5 March. After the business part of the meeting was over, St David’s Day was celebrated with the traditional fare of Swper Cawl with bread and cheese, followed by Apple pie or Apple cake.

Twenty two members attended. A very good evening. Seven members are taking part in a fun quiz on the 15 March. Other members will attend the Spring Group meeting on 18 March at Llangadog. The next meeting will be on Tuesday, 2 April at the Coronation Hall Pumsaint, when the speaker will be Sue Balsom, who was the High Sheriff 35

of Dyfed during 2017/18. May meeting - Tues 7 May - will deal with the WI Resolutions. All meetings start at 7:30pm in the Coronation Hall in Pumsaint. Refreshments are served. Please direct all enquiries to the Pumsaint WI Secretary: annetelych@gmail.com

Jottings

Many people have experienced rejuvenation through the natural world. H.D. Thoreau (18171862), J. Muir (1803-1914), and Annie Dillard (1945 -present) were in the forefront of those who shared their enthusiasm in their writings. Now there are any number of memoirs in which troubled individuals tell how they have found themselves through losing themselves in the natural world; it has become a popular genre. Indeed, nature’s power of healing is now considered a therapy by medical practitioners. Rejuvenating our towns through nature could be more of a challenge but, hey, Lampeter’s up for it! The wild gardening project – Bwyd Bendigedig – is a brilliant inspiration, and the eye-catching summer floral displays attract insects (including hummingbird hawk moths). Some years ago I seem to remember there were plans to landscape with ponds the entrance to the town via Bridge Street. If they ever materialise they would add to the ambiance, providing a very attractive vista when the ponds attract some of the more exotic waterfowl that move around the valley - not only Egrets but also geese and ducks such as the Mandarin duck. This extremely colourful bird has frequented the Aeron and other rivers in recent months. David Price

Custard Queens WI - April Custard Queens WI is now the largest WI in Ceredigion, which is an amazing achievement having started with a small group of women only five years ago. Membership is now at forty-three, and there are a multitude of sub-groups for members to join, the latest venture is a sewing club. Another sub-group is working with Bwyd Bendigedig; Incredible Edible Llambed to transform the space in front of The Wash Tub. This is the site of the first WI meeting in Lampeter over a hundred years ago, which was visited by the founder of the WI Madge Watt. Sunday 7 April, 7pm, Victoria Hall - Custard Queens WI will be learning Tai Chi. Gentle exercise which is suitable for all ages and abilities. Please wear loose clothing and soft shoes. Refreshments will be served afterwards. Every Friday afternoon Custard Queens hold a Coffee Catch Up at 2.30pm in The Mustard Seed Café. All welcome, partners and children, and those interested in joining Custard Queens WI. For more details of Custard Queens WI events please contact Christine, 07815 086579. Custard Queens 36

Karen’s Creative Compendium 043 There are always reasons to be sad, but so many more reasons to be cheerful. A smile is the most infectious of all human expressions. Emotions and influences, personal and physical, are captured by the lines of this month’s KCC, hwyl, Karen

Reasons to be Cheerful

by Helen Cook I no longer have to go to work. I can stay in all day for the boiler engineer if I want to savour a gin on a weekday evening sleep until I wake without an alarm (now that a fox has taken next door’s cockerel) look out over fields and woods red kites and buzzards circling. All my parts are in working order nothing yet fallen off or out my husband and I make each other laugh even when he doesn’t always catch what I am saying and I can’t recall what he’s told me (mostly about money or his motorbike) he appreciates my cakes his pickled onions are to die for. I don’t live in the United States I can turn off when I hear the President’s drawl I don’t fear guns. We have a new Dyson cordless a red Rayburn is the warm heart of our house.

This morning I watched a peach-breasted nuthatch defending the bird table. Last evening steel and rose clouds lidded our valley like scales stretched over the belly of an exotic fish.

Legacy Circus

by Karen Gemma Brewer The children I leave behind are words Words that hold my thoughts and dreams Dreams of love, nightmares of sorrow Sorrow shared on white in black Black as tea that’s stood too long Long shadows strained in shady lines Lines that catch all fish in rhyme Rhyme and rhythm, song and tune Tune into the wavering moon Moon Boots wading birds to sing Sing the rhyming fish song worm Worm into the mind and spirit Spirit spit that foams the waves Waves goodbye from alien climes Climbs the final step to fly Fly away all lines are cut Cut and paste away my words Words, the children I leave behind

The Moon

Passed Influences

by Mandy Pickering

By Derek Moore Soft of heart Yet not easily fooled Gentle of touch Yet firm of hold Unconditional with love You were my mother Sharp of tongue Yet generous in heart Rapid in viewpoint Yet slow to listen Unconditional with love You were my father Intellectual and wise Yet always humble Engrossed in motherhood Yet never containing Unconditional with love You were my sister Vulnerable in heart Yet brave in adversity Battered by illness Yet uncomplaining Unconditional with love You were my wife

You are still all relative in me

Life began in her lapping lap as she sucked and thrust oceans chewed and spat water her spillages became salty, soupy. We take her for granted as she rises like a crystal snail floats over cities, suburbs, continents, lights a silver trail for the midnight ferry. She is all opals and pearls fern patterned, bracken a slither of luminous seed, tinsel, quail shell a mystery bride in her gauzy veil. Iron is her core her skin dust and glass astronauts smelt gunpowder, ice. The other side of her face pitted, pock marked, scarred. She is drifting away into the indigo deep. What will earth be without her power to shuffle the tides?

Auto Da Fé

by Polly Phemus

We hope for human, not divine intervention, We feared refugees, we weak and unsainted, Human detritus, as those lepers before us; Where was it then, most merciful intention? We trouble no justice, or honour untainted: But carry our shame: our ghettos go with us.

Fly Over

by Lowri Hughes Here they come! Flying in close formation, delta-winged, Perfect co-ordination Against the sky; Shape-shifting on a curve, Manoeuvering low across the countryside Here they come again, So close, so close ..... Look out! Duck! No, they're starlings. 37

Regeneration by J. Sandover

Unwinding the dark Light springs And recoils the pattern repeat The endless cycles Calling life from the void To enact another round Reinventing expression A quivering moment of existence Suspended in a new harmonic Rejuvenating a feeling Budding with hope In the realm of death

COEDWIG GYMUNEDOL LONG WOOD COMMUNITY WOODLAND Early Spring at Long Wood is a busy time. All the major forestry work has been completed and the bridleway re-opened. At the time of reading this, up to 3000 trees will have been planted, that’s what we’re hoping to have planted anyway! We’ve been planting alder, hazel, willow and oak in the clearfell and new pond and wetland areas. Many small birds have been spotted in the clearfell area where we have been working recently, these include robin, blackbird, song thrush, woodcock and at least four wrens have been seen scurrying and flitting about. Masses of foxglove and willowherb seedlings have appeared. The seeds, probably laying dormant for over thirty years, promising an abundance of summer flowers for pollinating insects. The new ponds and wetland areas are already attracting wildlife with whirlygig beetles, water

boatmen, and raft spiders in the ponds, plus tracks and feathers of a snipe seen around the wetlands. Work is underway on a bird-hide, suitable for wheelchair users, which will give our visitors the opportunity to observe wildlife around the ponds, whatever the weather. Lengthening days and the recent warm spell, in February, brought out huge numbers of frogs taking advantage of ponds, ditches and even puddles for spawning, great for the heron flying into the visitor centre pond, not so great for the frogs! The woods are waking up, alive with the sound of birdsong, frogs croaking and woodpeckers drumming. We await the arrival of our first summer migrants such as chiffchaffs and willow warblers. If you see or hear any, please let us know. The woods are there for all to enjoy, new visitors and volunteers are always welcome. Thank you for supporting us. Bert Lewis, Volunteer

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Free Book Festival is a Lampeter First Gŵyl Lyfrau Llanbedr/Lampeter Book Festival will be held over

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the weekend of the 11 and 12 May 2019 with readings, workshops, book launches, performances and the two-day book fair, all free to attend. Organised by Lampeter Writers Workshop, the event is inspired by a visit LWW made to the Much Wenlock Festival, where members felt Lampeter deserved something similar. With the support of UWTSD's English and Creative Writing staff they have put together a varied programme of writing workshops for fiction authors and poets, readings from a range of genres including historical fiction, life writing, humour,

poetry and Gothic literature, and informal opportunities to meet writers, illustrators and readers. LWW’s Martin Locock said: “On Saturday we will be soaking up the history and atmosphere of the Old Hall and its calm cloisters, then letting our hair down at the Castle Green pub on Saturday night with an open mic. On Sunday we will have a more reflective day of poetry, with readings headed by former National Poet of Wales, Gillian Clarke, who founded LWW while she was writer in residence at Lampeter in 1984.

“Many of the authors are past graduates from the respected Creative Writing masters course, including Carly Holmes, George Sandifer-Smith, Kathy Miles, Ros Hudis, Dawn Morgan. I hope anyone interested in books will come along and I'm sure they will find the experience captivating." It is thanks to the generosity of the authors and UWTSD that we have been able to make this first festival free of charge, although early booking is advised for the workshops and open mic, where numbers are limited. Saturday will also see the launch of Light After Snow a new anthology from members of LWW. There may also be some

late additions to the programme and latest details can be found at

Saturday, 11 May 2019 11:00-12:30 Writing workshop characters and dialogue with Martin Locock 13:00 Fast Food Fiction bring a picnic for conversation with writers and readers 14:00-15:00 Fiction readings by Maj Ikle, John Hughes, Carly Holmes 16:30 Quadrology: readings in the campus grounds with Lampeter Writers; share your favourite poetry and prose 19:30 Open mic with Karen Gemma Brewer at the Castle Green pub

Sunday, 12 May 2019 11:00-12:30 Poetry writing workshop with Samantha Wynne-Rhydderch 13:00 Poets' picnic in the park: bring a picnic for conversation with writers and readers 14:00 Readings by Gillian Clarke and Rack Press poets Dawn Morgan, Kathy Miles and Ros Hudis

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See full profiles of the authors in May issue of Grapevine.

Llewod / Lionesses News Celtic Christianity XLVII In the warmth of the false spring, Llewod had their last fixture before the Ceredigion League teams split in to two groups for the final games during March. Cardigan Diamonds, current League leaders, were the Lionesses opponents. Llewod’s extra training showed with some lovely interplay and accurate passing during the game, but the Diamonds speed and agility and their ability to seize on Llambed’s errors meant that they soon racked up points. It was sometimes difficult to keep up with the score, (Yes! they were going in that fast!). The match finished with a resounding win for the Diamonds, an impressive score of 62-15. Soundly beaten but not down hearted the team took away many positives from the game, not least the way all players worked so hard and stayed focused and kept spirits high. It is by playing better teams that the Llewod squad will be helped to develop and improve their own skills. It was also a pleasure to be pitched against such a talented team; well played Cardigan Diamonds. Llewod‘s WA, Georgie Ellis was nominated player. Congratulations Georgie! We have now entered the second half of the League season and the teams have been split into two Divisions. The top 4 clubs; Bont Blades, Aeron, and two Cardigan teams, Diamonds and Aces in Division One and the bottom half, Bont Jets, LLewod Llambed, Aber Uni 3 and Aber Uni 4 in Division Two. First match in the new format for the Lionesses was against Bont Jets. The first quarter saw even play between the two teams but Bont edged ahead 10-6. Bont also took the next quarter, the half time score 18-12. The next two quarters swung Llewods way ( 4-7 and 5-6) but time ran out for Llambed and the match finished 27- 25 to Bont. So close! Nominated Llewod player was GA, Natalie Jones, and Captains player went jointly to GK, Lynn Humphreys and GD, Gwawr Bowen Congratulations ladies! Only two games left, here is hoping that we continue to do our selves proud! Llewod Llambed/ Lampeter Lionesses meet every Thursday at 7pm for drills and skills and fun match play at the Leisure Centre, Lampeter. All are welcome (£3.50 per session) Lynn Humphreys

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St Dwynwen / Dwyn Ascetic. Reposed 465. Remembered January 25th, 6th April. She was one of the 24 beautiful daughters of King Brychan of Brecknock, 5th century. She ran away from a suitor and became a solitary on Llandwynwen / Llanddwyn island off the south west coast of Anglesey. This lovely place became a famous place of pilgrimage, and, being remote, devotion to her carried on long after the Reformation. The ruins of the medieval priory can still be seen. There are some wells in the area though there is some debate as to which is St Dwyns. Her church on Ynys Llandwyn was the destination of the sick and especially young men and women because she is the patron of Welsh lovers. Baring-Gould explains the reason for her patronage in The Golden Legend: "Maelon wished to marry Dwynwen but she rejected him and prayed to be delivered. She dreamed that she was given a drink that cured her, but the drink turned Maelon to ice. Then she made three requests: that Maelon be defrosted - Regeneration, that all true hearted lovers should either succeed in their quest or else be cured of their passion - Rejuvenation, and that she should never wish to be married. Accordingly, she became a nun Reinvention." Her chapel became a popular place of pilgrimage after her death in 465. The ruins of a Tudor church that was built on the site of the original priory can still be seen. The Latin cross is dedicated to her. In the Middle Ages Llanddwyn was rich due to the offerings left at the shrine and holy well by pilgrims. The movement of the fish and eels in the holy well was believed to indicate the destiny of those who consulted it. This superstition and the invocation of Dwynwen to cure sick animals survived the Reformation. Churches dedicated to her are to be found in Wales and Cornwall. Diwrnod Santes Dwynwen - St Dwynwens Day, 25 January, is steeped in tradition and folklore. Festivities mark the occasion in Wales every year. Dwynwen coined the maxim: “Nothing wins hearts like cheerfulness.” The place names Llanddwyn and Porthdwyn recall her. Llanddwyn Island is technically a peninsula cut off from the Isle of Anglesey occasionally by high tides at certain times of the year. Access is by foot through Newborough Warren dunes or along the mile and a half of beach known as Llanddwyn beach. Harry Harrison 40

This fifty-second Local General Knowledge and Cryptic Crossword is sponsored by Cwmanne Tavern, which is now under new management. Wanda and Tarron have kindly offered the winner a voucher to be spent in their pub. Opened at the end of October Prize Local Knowledge/Cryptic Crossword No 52 (Jeep) the business is already doing 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 very well. Wanda and Tarron 11 12 previously worked as event 13 14 15 caterers and, before that, they PRIZE: Voucher 16 managed a café/restaurant at Penbryn in Pembrokeshire. Cwmanne Tavern is very much a family 17 18 19 20 21 business and Wanda’s mum (whose lovely paintings are on display) 22 23 and two teenage daughters help out. There is a seasonal restaurant 24 25 26 27 28 29 menu with breakfast, lunch and dinner being served from 12am to 30 31 32 midnight. Traditional roasts are served on Sundays and there is also 33 34 35 36 37 38 a tapas bar. All meat is local, organic and sourced direct from free-range farms. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free meals are on 39 40 offer as well. Meal prices range from £4.50 to £20. Craft ale is on 41 42 43 tap and WIFI and accommodation are available. 44 Apart from all this, Cwmanne Tavern has a lot to offer in terms of 45 46 47 48 enriching local community life. (see page 34) competition

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1. Any old season cast about and left unfeeling (2,4,2,3,5) 2. Queen with a bit of a buzz (3) 1. Why Lampeter’s drinking water was affected in December 2016 3. Headless bull is stepson of Thor (3) (1,5,5,4) 4. She is awkwardly sly (3) 11. Municipality in Oppland, Norway ends diesel (3) 5. Lampeter painting group (Abb) (1,1,1) 12. Island river has bay arch at the centre (3) 6. Seaweed surrounds wreath stack (5) 13. Organisation presenting events at Victoria Hall (4,7,4) 7. To lob rubbish into Russian river (5) 16. Colds with no clean sheet and nothing new, blue or borrowed (3) 8. Provider of natural slate, tiling, lead work, etc, based in 17. A dream I will joke about when Conrad’s hero cannot sleep Cwmann (3,6,7) (3,5,4,3) 9. A melody to help breathing? (3) 22. Guitar sheet music form is notably confined (3) 10. Only complicated mathematical value is provable alienism 23. Begin a starting price for this venomous creature (3) in havoc (2,6,8) 24. Nature of one of the most popular courses at UWTSD Lampeter 14. Aberaeron hotel where Petty Sessions used to be held (15) (The..8) 30. Tender and angry about it (4) 15. The lost heart of Java river (3) 31. Negative vote at the heart of demonology (2) 18. Raw backwards conflict (3) 32. Pointless son is not off (2) 19. Start alphabet or start to terminate (5) 33. Worship radio at no hazard (9) 20. Chinese car sounds like something needed to change wheel 36. Desert revenge sorted without religious education (5) (3) 39. London Stock Exchange starts educational institution (Abb) 21. Investment is a tax incentive (Abb) (1,1,1) (1,1,1) 25. Head consent for backward Oxford tutor (3) 40. Dowager offers part of Solomon Islands language (3) 26. Sounds like provocative poster is getting older (5,5) 41. Brynner revealed in acidy ulcer (3) 27. Sounds like negative protest for Lennon’s partner (3) 43. Their proton spin machine has wings (11) 28. Not immediate John Silver with period in jail (4,4) 44. Give rise to southern way of securing loan (5) 29. King of Wessex ended decline (3) 45. Thermal resistance from informal endless clothes (3) 34. Takes a long time for alternative ease down (4) 46. Weather which hit Lampeter on 3rd of March (5,5) 35. Oak or elm could be raised from a stonish mixture (2,3,3) 49. Nothing nice for this slippery TV programme (2,3) 37. Agent too stressed to advise mountainous fireworks (2,2,4) 51. Militarise limb? (3) 38. Three points for sheep (3) 52. Bill for decorative flap (3) 42. Once at the summit of start to fairy tale? (4) 53. Precursor of the SS started street attacks (Abb) (1,1) 47. Sounds as if the city on the Ural river is spoken about (4) 54. Aussie sport from north, using right and left (Abb) (1,1,1) 48. Gray fermenting cheese (4) 55. Use of the Welsh Not (Knot) in 19th C Lampeter if this was not 50. Judge with the heart of a she-lion (3) spoken (7,8)

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Well done to everyone who completed cryptic crossword 51: Marilyn Bray, Deanne Cook, Sarah Davies, Edna Doswell, Llinos Griffiths, Trevor Harris, David Hyde, Susan James, Michael Jones, Sally Jones, George Knichington, Janet Menage, Mary Overton, Helen, Mol & Claire (The Opticians Girls) and Chris Schröder Check out your answers for crossword 51 below and see page 41 for details about the prize for our 52nd cryptic crossword, from our sponsor for issue 68, Cwmanne Tavern NB: Competition entry boxes are located in the Library and Mark Lane Bakery, or you can post entries to Cryptic Crossword No 52, Grapevine, C/O Victoria Hall, Bryn Road, Lampeter or drop it into the letter box if you’re passing. If you are a local business, organisation or individual offering a service and would like to sponsor a crossword, then please contact lampetergrapevine@gmail.com Diolch/Thankyou. Local Knowledge/Cryptic Crossword No 51 by “Jeep”

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