Mid Wales Journal - 27-Oct-2022

CHEERS!VILLAGE TO GETPUB BACK

Auction purchase marksend of six-year fundraising campaign by localresidents

KARENCOMPTON karen.compton@mnamedia.co.uk

Radnorshireresidents

arecelebrating aftersecuring theirvillage pub, whichhad previously remained closedfor six years.

NewRadnor –acommunity of about 500people–will nowhave itspub back afteran action group boughtthe RadnorshireArmsfor £115,000 at an auctionatthe Harp, Old Radnor,lastweek.

Refurbishmentfundraising will getunder wayshortlyand thecom mittee,which includes localtrades people, will startwork.

They hope to have asmall bar open in time forChristmas

Theircommunity shareissue will be outlined to investorswho have pledgedand otherinterested par ties,and they expect to secure more than £120,000

Acrowdfundingschemewill also startand thegroup is planning to applytothe National Lottery CommunityFund, theCommunity OwnershipFundand others

BenAsson,ofthe Radnor Arms

Action Group(RAAG), said:“It was importanttomarkthisoccasionbe cause we have achieved something really significant here

“There is alot of work to do but that will happen in time

“Wewereinformedthe pubwould be auctionedinOctober,sowe fin ishedour business plan,calledavil

lage meetingand launched apledge appeal forfunds

“Wehaveset up aCommunity BenefitSociety called TheRadnor Arms Ltdwhich will ownand managethe business.”

Theactiongroup wasformedin 2016,about threemonths before the pub actually closed.Group mem

bers have workedonthe project sincethen.

In 2017 they presented apeti tion of 300names to theWelsh Governmenturgingthemtoadopt themeasuresunder theEnglish Localism Act2012which allows communitiestodeclare Assets of CommunityValue andgainsome protection

They paid foravaluation,with thepermissionofthe ownerin 2018,and made an offer–but that wassubsequently turned down

Venue

Thesameyeartheyalso took over thevacantOld School Building in thevillage andturneditintoa villagehub,run on avoluntaryba sis, openingonFridaynights offer ingfood anda barand avenue for events.

It will continue afterthe pub opensand thetwo will complement each other.

Theauction eventually took place afteracourt orderforcedasaleto payvarious debtors.

Formoreinformation or to sup port theeffortvisit http://www.rad nor-arms.orgoremail helloraag@ gmail.com

Spooky new show to mark Halloween

Ayouth theatre groupwill cele bratethe resultsofacollaboration with topprofessionals by staginga scarynew show –justasHalloween approaches

MidPowys YouthTheatre will showcasethe fruits of itsextensive collaboration with top-notch the atre artistsinanew piece called LittleTimmyFellDownaBig Hole

PerformedatCentre Celf in Llandrindod WellsfromNovember 3-5, theshow is supported by theAshley Family Foundation andMargaret Davies Charity.

“Wehavebeenworking with some brilliantpeople,”saidartistic director Ralph Bolland

“Fromscenicart to lighting de sign;areallyimaginative sound scapeand wonderfullycrazy set andprops ideas, we’vebeenlucky to bringtogethersome dedicated pro fessionals to workwithand mentor ouryoung people.”

Theshowaimstomarkthe spooky season of Halloween, so may notsuitthose of adelicatedisposi tion

Therun begins with aspecial ‘Freakshow’onThursday, Novem ber3at8pm whereadmissionis free,but only forguestsdressed up in suitable costumes

Seatingislimitedand bookingis amust, viampyt@mail.com or by calling 07810350 994.

Hotelclosesdown flagship restaurant

ABuilthWells hotelthatfeatured on theHotel Inspectortelevision series is to closeits flagship restau rant duetothe currenteconomic situation.

Afestivalcelebrating life, tackling difficultiesand building resilience will be held in Presteigne from Sun day.

TheWings of Change Festival will continue untilNovember6 and will includetalks,workshops, a film missionand a‘griefcafé’

It hasarisenfromdiscussions

within aPresteigne-basedgroup called LiminalSpace whichwas foundedbytwo ex-nurses Grace Lovedayand DorothyMcGuirein 2020 This informal groupoffersa monthlyopportunityfor people to talk aboutall aspectsofdeath, dy ing, griefand bereavement.

Over thelasttwo yearsa constant themehas been thenumberand va rietyoflossesthatindividuals and thecommunity experiences. Theseinclude issues arisingfrom Covid, such as deaths of lovedones, loss of certainty, andhopes forthe future as well as anxietyabout fi nancialsecurity, climatechange

andwar.The festival offers avarietyofevents, from creative ex pression throughpoetryand art, to learning toolsfor greaterresilience, designed to addressthe challenges we face,but also to celebratelife and find greaterhappiness

Allevents arefreeofcharge, but some need to be pre-booked

Caer BerisManor Hotellaunched itsTeulu restaurant earlierthis year.But theownershavenow an nouncedthe restaurant will close becauseofspirallingoperating costsand thehotel will continue to runasa bedand breakfastonlyfor theforeseeable future

Owners theSouthwick family have alreadysurvivedthe pandemic and floodingissuesand remain con fidenttheywill seeout theeconomic crisis

Weddings,group andChristmas bookings will continue

NewRadnorresidentsare celebrating arepurchasing theRadnorArms pub

drindod Wellsvenue next month.

theRoyal BritishLegionClub

TremontRoadonNovember

8.30pm

moreinfor mation

01597 822558

emailrblclubllandrin dodwells@yahoo.co.ukorfollowthe club on Facebook at Llandrindod Wells–Royal BritishLegion.

Live musicnights were held regularly at thelegionbeforethe Covid-19pandemic broughtthemtoa stop, buttheyhavenow resumed

Councilbacks move on civility andrespect

Pledge is adopteddespite argument of ‘freedomofspeech’

KARENCOMPTON karen.compton@mnamedia.co.uk

Afundraising bingotohelpthe homeless will take placeinLla ndrindod Wells.

Theeventwill be held at the RoyalBritishLegionClubon TremontRoadonNovember 18

Doorswill open from 6pmand thebingo will startat7pm

Therewillbelotsofprizesincludinganew washingmachine andcashprizesand therewill also be achildren’s bingo.

Thecommunity eventisorganisedbySarah Masonand herteamfromHelping Our HomelessWales

Powys’ community-run finan cialsavings andloans service RedKiteCreditUnion Ltd (RKCU) is mergingwithalarger staffedcreditunion after nearly 30 yearsofbeing runentirely by volunteers

Membersgavetheir finalen dorsementtothe proposal to join forces with SmartMoney CymruCommunity Bank at thesecondoftwo statutorily-re quired extraordinarymeetings

Themergerlegally completes on December 7, bosses have said

ClerkJaneJohnstonintroduced thepledgeat arecentmeetingand said it hadbeendeveloped between theSocietyofLocal CouncilClerks andOne VoiceWales

Thepledge will enable councils to demonstrate they arecommitted to standing up to poorbehaviour acrossthe sector andtodriving through positive changes which supportcivil andrespectfulcon duct.DeputyMayorCouncillor Wade Curzonsaidhewould liketo seethe counciladopting thepledge ButCouncillor SteveDeeks-D’Silva said:“Ithink Ihaveprobably stood up againstbullyingofclerks more than anyone in this council andinthe area.”

Museum is featured on TV

AHalloween partyand an album fundraisinggig will take placein Knucklas near Knightontomorrow (Saturday)

Shop FrontHeroeswill be play ingtheir debutalbum live,with supportfromfellowKnightonband Huckworm. Thegig will be held at Knucklas CommunityCentre with doorsopenfrom7pm until11pm.

Halloweenfancy dresswill be optional,withaprize forthe best dressed.

People arebeing urgedtoput their nominationsinfor the10thannual St DavidAwardsbeforethe closing date on Monday

They arethe national awards of Walesand recognise thephenomenalworkcarried outbyextraordi nary people across Wales.

Ashortlistofnomineesfor each category will be chosen by an inde pendent, expert panel, whichwill be lookingfor people whohavegone beyond thecallofdutyorcarried outselflessactstosupport thecom munity

Nominationscan be madeatgov wales/st-david-awards

He said he is notagainst treat ingall councillors, theclerk,staff, membersofthe publicand representatives of partnerorganisation andvolunteers with civility and respect. He said:“Butyou earn re spectand Ifeelthispledge imping es on my freedomofspeech. We are not aFriendlySociety,weare here to make improvements to this town andsometimes one needstobea little bit harshand things do get heated.”

He also reminded membersthey have alreadysignedup to theCode of Conduct.

ButCouncillor Curzon said:“I thinktohaveafoundationofcivili ty andrespectisagoodthing andI don’tthink it should inhibitussay ingwhatwefeel.”

Membersagreed to adoptthe pledge, although Councillor Deeks-D’Silva voted against.

TheNationalCycle Museum in Llandrindod Wellsfeaturedonnational television on Tuesdayasthe popular BBCOne series Antiques Road Trip screened an episode filmed during avisit to WalesinMarch Antiques expert JamesBraxton stoppedoff at themuseum to carry outsome research on champion cyclistArthurLintonwho waspro pelled from thecoalfields of South Walestothe world stage, winning racesinthe UK,Europeand Amer icawhere he settwo world records.

Shortlyafter winningthe Bordeaux-Parisracein1896, Linton died of typhoidfever,atthe ageof 27.MrBraxton interviewedmuse um volunteerAllan Simcockabout Linton.Allan also spokeabout more modern Welshcyclists, espe ciallychampions GeraintThomas andNicoleCooke

The filmingended with Mr Brax tonloaning acycle forashortspin in LlandrindodWells town centre People canviewthe episodeonBBC iPlayer. Allanexplained that many

mentookupcycle racing as away of making moneyinthe 1800s, even though road racing formoneywas banned

OriginallyfromWestYorkshire, 80-year-oldAllan,who livesinBeu lah, wasakeencyclist for65years andhas been made alifemember of Condor Road Club in Halifax

“James Braxtonasked aseriesof questionsabout Arthur Linton and cycling, andItookhim on atourof part of themuseum,” he said.“The filmingtookabout four hoursand Jameswantedtorideabikesowe foundhim onefromthe collection to fithim

“Hopefully, themuseumwill at tractalot morevisitorsafterbeingfeaturedonthe Antiques Road Trip.Two yearsago,Iwas also in terviewedfor aradio programme recorded at themuseum.” Located in theAutomobile Palace building, themuseum is home to more than 250cycles, representing thehistori caldevelopmentofcycling from the early1800stothe present day.

Ticketsare £10inadvance and availablefromThe Castle Inn at Knucklas andAJPughButchersin Knighton.

ThenextFlicksinthe Sticks film tobeshownatBrilley and Michaelchurch VillageHall near Kingtonwill be Belfast (12A).

Belfastisstraight from Kenneth Branagh’sown experience anditwill be shownonThurs daynextweekat 7.30pm with doorsopenfrom7pm

Filmgoerscan take along theirown refreshments

Ticketsfor all filmsare £5 anditisadvance bookingonly, theorganisers said Book andpay foryourtickets online at pay-brilley.co.uk

LlandrindodWells Town Councilhas adopted acivilityand respect pledge, despiteone memberclaimingitimpinges on hisfreedom of speech.

JamesBraxton with abicycleatthe NationalCycle Museum

Ghosts andghoulstoput on show at town ‘Spooktacular’

KARENCOMPTON karen.compton@mnamedia.co.uk

Ghosts,ghoulsand askeleton brideand groomwillhaunt LlandrindodWells lake to morrow (Saturday) as theLakesideBoathouse Spooktacular takes place.

Therewill be ascary walk through, ahauntingghost hunt,an afterdarkboatride, a fire pitand marshmallows andabarbecue.

Therewill also be an airsoftexperience,lotsofscary andghostly figuresand gamesasapple bobbing andwhat’sinthe box.

Theevent whichtakes placefrom 4pmuntil 8.30pm,isbeing jointly organisedbythe Lakeside Boat houseand LlandrindodCommunity Events, andthiswill be thethird Halloweenevent hosted by the boathouse.

OrganiserJenni andLee Percy said:“Allproceeds from theevent will go to putonother events in the town in thefuture.”

Ticketsare availablenow at £5 each foradultsor£15 perhouse hold,plus£1.50 perpersonfor the airsoft.

TV star Neil will judge fair competition

TV star Neil Morrissey will judge anew butchery competitionatthe RoyalWelsh Winter Fair

Preparations arewellunder wayfor theannualevent at Llanelweddwhich will take placeon November28-29

Theschedulefor thebutch erysection is nowavailable on theRWASwebsite.Entries close on Monday andall entrieswill need to be submitted online.The butchery sectionincludescompe titionsindressed poultry, meat hampers, andvarious meat prod ucts

Newtothe butchery section this year is thebacon,burgerand sausagecompetition whichwillbe judgedbyMen Behaving Badly, Line of Duty andBob theBuild er star Neil Morrissey,along with SteveMorganofMorganFamily Butchers andmulti-award-win ning writer anddirector, Phillip JohnfromCardiff

ActorNeilMorrissey hasakeen interest in food, co-owningthe awardnominated pubThe Plume of Feathers in Stoke-on-Trent, andoften frequentsthe farmer’s marketsofNorth London.

Classes forthe sectioninclude

middle,shortback, andstreaky bacon, beef,lamband pork burg ers, andvarious types of sausag es.Eachentry will be cooked and tastetested by thejudging panel.

Allentries forthe competition must be clearlylabelled anddelivered to theCarcassHallbyno laterthan8.30amonthe morning of November29. Entriesare lim ited to twoper class. Judgingwill commence at 10am

Theresults will be announced afterthe judging. Allentries must then be collected from the CarcassHallnolater than 4pm on thesameday.

Organisers arecurrently look ingfor sponsors forthe competi tion

Aspokespersonsaid: “Ifyou or yourbusinesswould be interested in sponsoring this sectionplease visitour website formoreinfor mation or contactsponsorship@ rwas.co.uk.”

Health bosses give outa Covid-19 vaccinereminder

Public Health Walesisurging peopleineligiblegroupstotake up theoffer of aCovid-19booster vaccine.

Thealert comesascommuni ty transmission, hospitalisations anddeathsfromCovid-19have increasedinrecentweeks –early signsofapossibleautumn wave

Pregnant women,peopleaged over 50,those with along-term

health condition, andfrontline healthand socialcareworkers areamong thosewho areeligible forthe free,safeand effective Covid-19 vaccine.

Thevaccineinvitationwill be sent by postfromthe localhealth board.

Lastweekmorethan100,000 peopleinWales chosetoprotect themselves by having theirCov

id-19boosterjab when they were invited.

However,there arestill people whohaven’t attended theirvac cine appointmentorhavepost ponedit. Public Health Wales urge thosepeopletoprioritise getting theirvaccine

TheCovid vaccineisthe most effectiveway to preventsevere illness from Covid-19

Best of rurallife to be celebrated

TheannualCountryside Alliance Awards arenow open to publicnom inations, andBreconand Radnor shireSeneddMember JamesEvans is encouragingresidents to getnom inating theirfavourites.

Thereare five awards,including forlocal food, villageshop/Post Of fice,rural enterprise,butchers, and ruralpubs. Nominationsare open at countryside-alliance.org/caawards untilNovember13.

Nationwide winnerswillbeannouncedat an eventheldat the HouseofLords in May. Mr Evans said:“These awards areagreat way to celebratethe very best of ourruralcommunities.Iknow thereare plenty of worthy contendersacross Brecon &Radnorshire.”

Branches have amalgamated

TheKington branch of the RoyalBritishLegionhas amal gamatedwithEardisley and District branch,ithas been an nounced

Monthlymeetings of theorganisation areheldinthe New Strand or post office in Eard isley on the firstThursday of everymonth at 7.30pm

Aspokespersonfor thebranch said:“Youdonot need to have served in theArmed Forces to become amemberofthe Royal BritishLegion.

“Goalong andsee what they do to supportthe worthwhile cause.”

TV star Neil Morrissey will judgea newbutchery competition at the RoyalWelshWinterFair

Gethin andLee Percyjoin some witchesinpreparing theHalloween spooktacular eventatLlandrindodLakeside

Formoreinformation

by hostingaSanta

Readinggroup’s volunteer plea

Read Easy ShropshireHills is ur gently lookingfor avolunteerwith good literacy skills

Thegroup is asmall localcharity whichprovidesfree, confidential, one-to-one coaching foradultswho struggle with reading. Each new reader meetstheir trained reading coachatan approvedlocal venue, or online,and they worktogetherat theirown pace throughtheir read ingprogramme

Read Easy hasexpandedits area of operationtocoverShropshire, NorthHerefordshire andEast Powysand is receivinganincreas ingnumberofenquiriesfrompeo ple whowanttolearn to read

Aspokespersonsaid: “Ifyou have good literacy andpeopleskillsand you want to make arealdifference to thelives of localpeoplethiscould be therolefor you

“Contact AnnabelStaceyon 07960865564orbyemail at shre cruiter@readeasy.org.uk”

Plenty going on at autumn fair

MidWales Autumn Fayrereturnstothe RoyalWelsh Show ground tomorrow (Saturday) andonSunday.

Nearly 80 artisanfood and drinkproducersand morethan 40 localartsand crafts exhibi tors will be selling theirproducts at theevent, whichwill have live demonstrationsfrom talented chefs andbutchers.

Apop-uprestaurantwill be servingupa menu showcasing products from food producers andproviding aHalloween chil dren’s afternoontea

Entriesfor aTruck Fest have rocketed from 60 last year to 150, including10show models, andtwo Gilbernracingcarswill join more than 100classic cars, motorbikes andtractors, as well as eightrally cars

Visitmidwalesautumnfayre. co.ukfor ticket details.

Care home staff up forawards

Care home workers have been recognisedfor theiroutstanding contributionduringthe past year

Four Powyscareworkers were nominatedfor theannualShaw Star Awards 2022,which arebeing held at TheTortworth CourtHotel in Gloucestershire.

RebeccaLloyd,activitychampion at Trenewydd,nearBrecon, has been nominated forthe ‘Wellness/ Happiness/Kindness’award

Jeni Latham,activitychampion at Greenhill,inCrickhowell, has been nominatedfor the‘Shining Star’award

Jeanette Stedman, serviceman ager at Wylesfield, in Llandrindod Wells, hasbeenrecognisedfor her 10 yearsofdedicationatShawwith an ‘Outstanding Management’ awardnomination.

BarbaraHadley, whoisthe quality improvementmanager in Powys, wasnominated forthe ‘Service Support Award’

School spearheadingcommunity fridge project

Aprimary school haslaunched LlandrindodWells’ firstcommuni ty fridge to sharesurplus food and cutwaste

YsgolTrefonnen hasstarted the projectwiththe supportofenvironmentalcharity Hubbub UK.

It is oneof100 newcommunity fridgesthatwill be opened over thenextyear, whichare expected to save 6.8million mealsper year from goingtowaste

Thefridge is locatedat theschool andwillbeopenonMondays from 10am until11amand Wednesdays from 4.45pm until5.45pminitially It will enable residents andbusi nesses to sharesurplus food and

foranyonetohelpthemselvesto qualityfood that wouldotherwise be wasted

As well as improvingaccess to food, thefridges go beyond this by empowering communitiestocon nect with each other,and learn newskillsthrough activities such as cookerysessionsand workshops on howtogrowyourown fruitand veg. Thegroup will welcomedonationsofunopened,packaged foods within theiruse by date andraw fruitorvegetables.

YsgolTrefonnen is calling for alllocal food businesses andallot ment holdersin LlandrindodWells to donate surplusfood now.

Co-ordinatorJen Craven said it wasfantastic to seesomanypeople turn outatthe launch of theCom munity Fridge Shesaid: “Wewanttoencourageasmanypeopleaspossibleto useitand help reduce food waste. Tea, coffee andcakeisalso availa blemakingita socialatmosphere as well wherepeoplecan chat,exchange recipesand ideas.”

To find outmoreabout thepro ject,donateorvolunteer, people cancontact JenCraven on jcra ven@trefonnen.powys.sch.ukor call 01597822190. Moreinforma tion on theCommunity Fridge Networkisathubbub.org.uk

Bincollectionsare hitbyCovid andstaff shortage problems

KARENCOMPTON karen.compton@mnamedia.co.uk

Difficultiesinrecruiting HGVdrivers anda rise in Covidcases arestill causingsignificant dis ruptiontorubbish col lections in MidWales.

With anumberofcrewmembers testingpositive forCovid,bosses at PowysCountyCouncil said it hasbeeninevitablethatthere have been more missed anddelayed collections

Councillor Jackie Charlton said: “Staffshortages andCovid outbreaks arestill causingmajor disruptiontothe wasteand recycling collections. We understand that missed or delayedcollections canbe veryfrustrating

“Wewould liketothank our crewsfor theircontinued commitment andhardworkand of course theresidents fortheir understand ing. Pleasebeassured that we are working hard to keepthe service goingaseffectively as possible and actively recruiting additional staff.

“Ifyou haven’t received acollection by 5pmonyournormalday, please checkonline fordetails of when we will be returningtocol lect at www.powys.gov.uk/binday As arule, we will trytoreturnas quicklyas possibletocollect missed wheeledbins/purple sack collec tions, butrecycling collectionswill probably be collected thefollowing week.”

Property’sgardeners needheadfor heights

It’s thekindofjob whereyou certainly need aheadfor heights butifyou do then justthink of the magnificent viewsofMid Wales you wouldbeabletowitness as you getonwithyourwork.

National TrustgardenerDan Bull is picturedworking from a cherry-pickerashegetsbusytrimming asection of 14m-high yew hedge at PowisCastle, near Welshpool

Spikeinnumbers at WI group

Chatterbrook Women’sInstitute, Presteigne,has seen aspike in itsmembership,asnumbers have risentomorethan50thisautumn

Membersenjoyeda summer trip to Hartlebury Castle and WorcestershireCountyMuseum, andonceagain took part in the Transformation FashionShow at KnightonCommunity Centre

At eveningmeetings, talks have ranged from memberstak ingtothe floortogivepresenta tionsontrainingfor andrunning theLondonMarathon, learning newcraftsand researchingtheir familyhistory

Most recently,Droitwich Spa historianPhilipBowen gave a fascinating illustrated talk on the GunpowderPlot of 1605

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Thefamous‘tumps’ aremore than 300years old, bosses at the popularvisitor site said

It takesone gardener 10 weeks each autumn to clip them,maintainingtheir unusualwaved shape.

Thestunningsurroundings

of PowisCastleare particularly eye-catchingduringthe autumn months

TheMid Walesvenue is bringing in visitors this week as it stages a host of Halloweenevents forthe familyduringthe half-termschool holidays

To find outmoreabout the events forall thefamily, visitnationaltrust.org.uk/powis-castle -and-garden

Defenceemployerhonour forpolice

Dyfed-Powys Police hasachieved the2022Silver Awardfor the DefenceEmployer Recognition Scheme (ERS).

TheERS awardwas presented at aceremonyheldatthe National Museum Wales, Cardiff, as recognition forthe organisation’s support towardsthe defencesectorand for demonstratingadvocacyfor the armedforcescommunity

Theaward wasaccepted by De

tectiveSuperintendentPaulJones, whoisthe lead forthe Dyfed-Powys Police ArmedForcesVeteransstaff network.

AssistantChief ConstableSteve Cockwell,who attended,said: “Itis agreat honour forour organisation to receivethisprestigious award.”

Theeventsaw 22 organisations from acrossWales beingawarded by theMinistryofDefence forthe ERSscheme.

Volunteer helper SophieHarper, community fridge co-ordinator andfamilyengagement officerfor Ysgol TrefonnenJen Cravenand volunteer helper and early years leader KatieCarteratthe launch

ShropshireCouncilcabinetmembers,including leader Lezley Picton,givethe redcardtoracism Backing theShowRacism theRed Card campaign, Shropshire Councilstaff andcouncillors were askedtotakephotographs of themselves at work to be used in acollage of images on aspecial screensaverorganised to operateonnationalWear RedDay.Unions have backedthe scheme and praisedthe council for continuing thehighlighting of inequalities in society

Councilgives its backing to equality drive

MATTHEWPANTER

matthew.panter@mnamedia.co.uk

Councilstaff showed ared card to racism to supporta national charity.

Backingthe Show Racism theRed Card cam paign, Shropshire Councilstaff were askedtotake photographs of themselves at worktobeusedina collageofimages on aspecial screensaverorganised to operateonnationalWearRed Day.

Additionally,the Wear RedDay themehas been addedtoall staffonline payslips this month

Lezley Picton,leaderofthe council, said:“This year’s Show Racism theRed Card theme–‘Change hearts, change minds, change lives’ –isverymuch complementarytothe national BlackHistory Month themeaswell– ‘Time forChange: action notwords’.

“Thisstartswithall of us,inthe effortsthatwe canmakeasindividuals,acrossthe counciland acrossour county,torecognise andtackleracism andother formsofdiscrimination wherever they occur.

Iamdelightedtosee theefforts beingmade by ourstaff,and Iamproud to show my ownsup port,along with cabinetmembers,and to do ourbit as Shropshire councillorstoseektochangehearts, change mindsand change lives.”

Keiran Brookes, branch secretaryofShropshire Unisongeneral branch,said: “Weare delightedthat thecouncil arecontinuingthe highlighting of inequalitiesinsociety andinjustice to groupingsinour communitywitheveryopportunity, andsupporting theNationalWearRed Daytoshow racism thered card –and this is an excellentjoint initiative.”

copy should getintouch with theclerk,TraceyPrice at oldradnor.clerk@gmail.com or telephone 01547528575

KingtonTownCouncilistryingtoarrange ameetingwithHerefordshireCouncilto find outwhatitplans to do aboutheating itspublicbuildingsthiswinter

Thetowncouncil haspledgedtodowhatever it cantohelpresidents getthrough the cost of living crisis.

At arecentmeeting,towncouncillors were told theauthorityhad still notheard from HerefordshireCouncilonits plans.

Membersagreed to trytoset up ameetingwithHerefordshireCouncilto find out about theplans

Thetowncouncil hasagreed to keep the item on itsagendafor theforeseeable fu ture

People canhavetheir sayabout nature in BritainataBuilthWells artcentre

TheWyeside is included in anetwork of cultural centresacrossthe UK whichhas been chosen to facilitate aconversation about thePeople’sPlanfor Nature

Theplanwill give avoice to everyone to sharetheir ideasabout thenaturecrisis.

Thepublicisbeing invitedtoadd their ideastospecially-designed treeinstallationsinthe Wyeside’sfoyer whenever the boxoffice is open untilSunday.

Arecent survey found81per cent of UK adults believenatureisunder threat and more needstobedone.

Formoreinformation visitwyeside.co.uk

RemembranceSundayinLlandrindod Wellswill be

with atraditionalparadeand

It will take placeonNovember13. Theparade

setupat10.15am andthenstart from theRoy al BritishLegionHeadquartersat10.25am.Those taking part

marchup to thecenotaphfor the Remembranceservice

Afterthe serviceeveryone

performand

marchbackto theRoyal BritishLegionClubfor refreshments LlandrindodWells Silver Band

will be followed by araffle. Afterthe raffl

auctionwithitems

thepublicwill

placeorganisedbyDavid Rawsthorne,and auctionedbyDavid

Residentsgiven £30m in support

ShropshireCouncil says it has helped to deliver more than £30 million to supportresidents with therisingcostofliving.

Themoneyhas supportedawide rangeofpeoplewithfood costs, fuel grants, energy billsand other essentiallivingcosts.Thanks to Governmentgrants, Shropshire Councilhas been able to provide fi nancialsupport to thosewho need it most.GwilymButler, cabinet member for financeand corporate resources, said:“We know people acrossShropshireare struggling andmanyare really worried about how they will cope with rising costs of energy,food andfuel.

“Thisisatop priority forus, and we areworking closely with our partners in thevoluntary sector to ensure residents know how to ac cess thehelpand supporttheyneed. Since 2021 the council has helped to getmillionsofpoundstothose who need it most.”

Rugbystars aretogivechat

TwoWales internationalrugby players andabroadcasterand coachwillpresent an evening of chat in LlandrindodWells to morrow (Saturday).

LlandrindodWells Rugby Football Club andthe Bracken TrustCancerSupport Centre in thetownhavejoinedforcesto presentasportsman event.

It will featureWales interna tionalsRyanJonesand James Hook andbroadcasterand rug by unioncoachSeanHolley.

Therewillalsobemusic by TheHillsiders. Theevening will take placeatthe HotelMetro pole with doorsopenat6.30pm fora7pm start.

Therewillalsobeahog roast andpuddings. Ticketsare £40 each andavailable from The BrackenTrust on 01597823646 or from LlandrindodWells RFC on 07810093422.

Bargain-hunters areinfor atreat

ABrilley BigBargain Daywill take placeina villagenearKington on November6

Theeventwill take placeatBril leyand Michaelchurch VillageHall from 11am until4pm

Therewill be clothing, fabrics, bric-a-brac, smallitems of furni ture,electricals, books andmuch, much more

Volunteers will also be serving baconrolls andhomemade cakes throughoutthe day.

Teaand coffee will be availableat theevent

Aspokespersonsaid: “Ifyou have anything you wouldliketodonate, pleasebring it alongtothe hall be tween2pm and4pm on November5 or getintouch.

“Ifyou wouldbeinterested in helpingwiththisfundraising event pleaseget in touch.

“All proceeds from thebargain daywill be in aidofBrilley Church Platinum JubileeFund.”

Tabletop sale to boostchurch

Atable topsalewill be held in Knightonnextmonth as afund raiserfor St Edward’s

Thesalewill be held at St Ed ward’s Church Hall between 10am andnoononSaturday, No vember19

Usualstallswill includebooks, cakesand bric-a-brac. Therewill also be araffleand

fi

Tables

wishingtobookastall is asked to getintouch with Jean Priceon 01547528260

TheChristmas granddraw ticketswillbeavailable at the eventand thedrawwill be made at theChristmas coffee morning on December 17.

Admissiontothe tablesaleis £1,withall proceedsgoing to wardsStEdward’sChurch

Folk band will take to stageatvenue

Themulti-award winningVRï,one of Wales’sbestcontemporaryfolk bands, will be performing at the WyesideArtsCentre in Builth Wells tomorrow (Saturday) at 7.30pm

Aspokespersonsaid: “VRï are threeyoung menfromdeepest, darkestchapel-goingWales who have minedthe cultural upheaval of past centuriesand drawninspi ration from theincrediblestory of atimewhenWales’s traditional

musicand dancewas suppressed by Methodistchapels, and, earlier, its language by theAct of Union.

“Asaudio archaeologists, VRï have unearthedlonglostnuggets that shed anew lightonavibrant folk traditionthatharnesses the rawenergyofthe fiddle with the finesseofthe violin,the beauty of chambermusic with thejoy andhe donism of apub session.”

Visitwyeside.co.uk fortickets.

Counciltakes legaladvicein

10-yearhistoricwalls saga

DAVIDTOOLEY david.tooley@mnamedia.co.uk

Councillorshavemet be hind closeddoors to con sideradvicefromabar rister aboutthe collapse of twosectionsofLud lowTownWalls nearly 10 yearsago.

Theprecise nature of thedis cussions held on Mondaylastweek have not been revealed butcalls are growingfor action to be takensoon er rather than laterasvegetation has been seen growing out of the rubble

Former town councillor Andy Boddington,who representsthe town on ShropshireCouncil, said: “I am shockedbythe stateofthe collapsedarea. Thereare syca moresand abuddleiagrowing out of therubble. Allvegetationneeds removing as amatterofurgency to preventfurther damage to the wall.” He addedthe security fencing is partly collapsedand thesiteisan “eyesore”.

He said:“That’s notfaironnear by residents. It should be tidied up immediately

“There is securityfencingblock ingoff part of theGarden of Rest above thecollapsed wall.Thisarea hasbeenallowed to go wild.It should be awildflowermeadow. But even wildflowermeadows need to be maintained with mowing once a year.”

Councillor Boddington,asa for

mertowncouncillor,was excluded from last Monday’s confidential ses sion.But recently-elected Ludlow Town Councillor Darren Childs was there. He said he couldnot reveal theprecise nature of thediscus sionswiththe barrister.

He said:“Ludlow Town Wallsare an importantpartofthe town’s his tory andshouldbeprotectedfor fu

Grantof£10,000

Parishioners at an historicSouth Shropshire church have been given a£10,000 granttohelpthemcarry outvital repairs.

Aspecial certificate presentation ceremony took placeatStMarga ret’sChurch, in ActonScott,be fore theharvest festival service.

ThemoneycomesfromShrop shireHistoricChurchesTrust and StephenWinwood, whochairsthe trust, didthe honours by handing overthe vitaldocumenttoFrancis Acton, thevicechairmanofthe ParochialChurch Council.

Theservice wastaken by the RevClare Sanders, whoisanin terimministerwithher husband

ture generations. Iamdisappointed that theissue hasstill notbeenre solved after10years

“I wasatthe meetingbut coun cil rulesmeanthatwehavetokeep detailsofwhatwas discussedcom pletely confidential. It is fair to say, though,thattalks areongoing and we as atowncouncil aimtowork towardsasolution.”

Thecollapsewas followed by a wrangleover whowas responsible forpayingtorepairthe historic walls, with Ludlow Town Council agreeing to lead the workin2015.

Thewalls were originally builtto protectthe town from thethreatof Welshattackand civilwar

It is believed they were builtin about 1270

towardschurch’srepairs

RevMarkSanders.The church was filled with around 50 people present forthe presentation and then theservice

Aspokespersonfor thechurch said:“St Margaret’s Church,Ac tonScott hasbeenatthe centre of this smalluplandparishfor over 800years andstill serves an active ruralcommunity

“Regular services areheldin cludingrecentlyawell-attended baptism, andaservice re-dedicat ingthe chimes on thechurchclock, andspecial services such as har vest festival.The grantismuchap preciated andthe PCC, responsi blefor theupkeepofthe church,is

very grateful to thetrust.For like many of these historic churches thebuildingneedsconstantmain tenance, theexpense of whichfalls upon thecongregation. No Gov ernmentgrantsorpublicmoney arereceivedexceptfor some help with VAT.

“These smallancient churches are, Isuggest,ofnationaland in ternationalsignificanceand are part of national andworld herit age.The church is also visitedand lovedbymanyfromnearand far, lookingfor relatives’ graves,orto visitand enjoythe holy andpeace fulatmosphere, as thevisitors’ book shows.”

CouncillorAndy Boddingtonnexttoacollapsed section of Ludlow Town Walls

Francis Acton, left,with Stephen Winwood andthe RevClare Sanders

With it beingBlack History Monththismonth, it is timely formetohighlighthow part ners within theCriminalJus ticeSysteminWales areworkingindividuallyand collectively to rootout anyformofracism acrossthe criminal justicesys tem. Events during 2020,includingthe deathofGeorge Floydand theBlackLives Mattermovement,resonatedacross theworld andremindedusof theimportanceofrecognising andacknowledging that inequalityand racialinjustice are apparent acrossall aspectsof people’s lives. This highlighted therealneed forpublicservices to notonlydefine thechallenge buttoclearly articulate acollective response andcommitment to real,meaningfuland sus tainable change

In response,the CriminalJus ticeBoard forWales agreed that akey priority forits commitmenttoraceequalitywould be to advance, develop andimplementadedicated andtrans parent Anti-RacismActionPlan forthe criminal justicesystem in Wales. TheAnti-RacismAction Plan hasevolvedover an 18-month period, establishing each step required to achieve real change acrossthe crim inaljustice system.Thishas involved over 600members of Black, Asianand Minority Ethnic communities,helping to co-produce aplanthatrecog nises theuniquelandscape in Wales.

Anew independentoversight& advisory panelhas been intro ducedtooverseethe progress of theplan. Thepanel consists of 12 members, drawnfromacross Waleswithdiverse professional backgroundsand livedexperience,toprovide scrutiny and cruciallywill hold thecriminal justiceboard to accountfor the delivery of theplan. Thepanel will play acrucial role in en suring that theambitions of theplanare realised, Ouraim is to make thecriminaljustice system in Walesfairer, more ef ficientand moreeffective with anti-racismasa core valueand approach.Tosupport thedeliv eryofthe CJIW’s action plan I wasappointed as thejoint chair of CJIW’s Race Equality Data andPerformance Task Group, to create aperformance frameworkand dashboard to monitor racialinjustice andworkforce representationwithincriminal justicepartnersin Wales, and look forwardtoworking closely with partners to ensurethatall criminal justiceagenciesactive ly join in turningour vision into action

l Dafydd Llewlynisthe Dyfed PowysPoliceand CrimeCom missioner.

New PM isfacingan in-traylike no other

Newprime minister RishiSunak will face a daunting setofchallenges,exacerbated by the chaoticlegacyleftby Liz Truss.

Here aresome of themostpress ingissuesinthe No 10 in-traybefore RishiSunak

THEECONOMY

Inflationisrunning at a40-year high of 10.1 percentaccording to thelatestconsumerpricesindex figures, causing a significant squeezeonhousehold finances

Theenergypackageput in place by Ms Trusswill help to ease the pressure on bills and should pre ventinflationreachingthe peaks that hadbeenpredicted,but Mr Sunakwillneed to decide what help will beonoffer beyondApril

Thebiggest task facing theincoming primeministerwill be reas suring the financialmarkets, after sterling and the price of government bondssaw wild fluctuations during theshort-livedTruss ad ministration andthe mini-budget fiasco.

Ms Trusshad gambledeverything on boosting economic growth, but insteadher successor will inherit acountry headingfor apotentially prolonged recession.

STRIKES

Therisingcostofliving, andthe failureofwages to keep pace,has ledtoawaveofindustrialunrest.

Strikeshavealready hitthe transportnetworks andfurther ac tion couldbetaken by public sector workers,including nurses, teachers andcivil servants

UKRAINE

Theshift in Russiantac targetingcivilian in andcitycentreshas un enduring threat posedb Putin.

Theriskofa nuclea is beingtaken seriouslyi andthe risk of an acci triggering awider confro underlined when amis leased in errorbyaRus aUKspy planeover theB

CHINA

Thesweepingreviewo eign anddefence policy ried outunder BorisJoh labelled Chinaa “sys competitor”, whileN newstrategicconcept brandedBeijing a“ch lenge” to “our intere security andvalues”

ButChina’s econom ic cloutmeans it will necessarytobalance tradebenefits with cau tion over Beijing’spoliticalmotivations

Therisk of tensions betweenChina and Taiwan boiling over will also feature

highly in thenew primeminister’s foreignpolicyconcerns.

Xi Jinpinghas nowtightened his grip on powerwithanunprecedent ed thirdtermin office,something whichcould embolden himintak inga more assertiveroleagainst theWest.

Theclashes betweenChinese offi cials andprotestersoutside thecon sulate in Manchester showsthere is adomestic impact to Beijing’s approach

HEALTH ANDSOCIAL CARE

Covidbacklogs, recordwaitingperiodsinA&E,and unprecedented pressuresonambulance services arejustsome of thechallenges in theNHS in Englandfacingthe new primeminister.

Mr Sunakwill also have to overseethe introductionofthe newsocialcaresystemfromOctober 2023, intended to seethatnobodypays more than £86,000 forthe person al care they need,whilealso coping with an ageing population andrising demand.

BREXIT

Mr Johnsonmay have campaigned on theslogan“GetBrexit done”to winthe 2019 election butthe reality is alongway from that Pushingahead with theNorthern IrelandProtocolBill,allowingthe UK Governmenttooverride elements of theUK-EU deal is likelytoprovoke a fierce parliamentarybattleinthe Lords–Torygrandee Lord Heseltine warned it wouldbe“massacred” –as well as outrage inBrussels.

Thereisalsothe prospect of fresh

electionsinNorthernIreland if the DUPmaintains itsoppositionto joiningapowersharingexecutive at Stormont by Friday

TheDUP is refusingtonominate ministerstoformanew executive untilthe Westminstergovernment takesdecisive action on theprotocol.

CLIMATECHANGE ANDENERGY

Thespike in gaspricesfollowing the Ukrainewar hasfocused at tentiononthe waythe UK’s ener gy is generated, whilemeeting the commitmentonnet-zero emissions by 2050 will also demand major changes.

Supportfor renewables andnuclearpower areseenas ways to both improve energy security and meet commitments to reduce carbonemissions

Butitremains to be seen whether Mr Sunakwill risk apolitical row overfrackingtoboost domestic en ergy security in theway Ms Truss did.

MIGRATION

Thenumberofpeopleriskingthe dangerouscrossingofthe English Channelhas alreadyhit more than 38,000,around10,000 morethanin theentiretyof2021.

Butaswellascoping with the smallboats issue, thenew prime minister will also have to deal with industry demandsfor more migrant workers to be given visastocome to theUK, with labour shortagesone of themainconcernsvoicedbyemployersacrossarange of sectors.

Thedispute within government overmigration contributed to the exitofSuellaBraverman as home secretary, oneofthe factorswhich destabilisedthe Trussadministra tion

ARTY twomonthsillus unruly theTory thebitterleadereenLiz Trussand rthe summer are ethe turmoilofher ce hasaddedtothe within Conserva-

They saya week is alongtime in politics,but thelastweek hasbeenarollercoaster.Last Thursday,Liz Trussannounced herresignation as it became ev identthatshe couldnolonger commandthe supportofCon servativeMPs followingavol atileperiodsince shebecame PrimeMinister.

Whileher policy directionhad broadappealtoConservative Partymembers, thespeedwith which shewishedtoact ledto adverse reactions in financial markets, whichwithhindsight demonstrated that themini-budgetwenttoo far, toofast. Theneedtorestore market confidence became apolitical neces sity during such achallenging time forthe country, whichis whyitwas critical that theleadership contestwas conducted as quicklyaspossible.

Having declared my supportfor RishiSunakboththissummer andlastFriday, Iwas pleased to seehim elected swiftly on Monday as Leader of theCon servativeParty andour Prime Minister.Rishi wasthe best candidatewiththe experience, skill andaptitudetoleadthe countrythrough theinterna tional crises, thecost-of-living crisis, restoremarket confi denceand take thedifficult de cisionstomeetthese challenges decisively,while commanding supportacrossthe Conservative parliamentaryparty.

dhehad thesup ired to runand he couldhave ck in No 10 by the he week tdespite hisconfi einhis ownabili dpopularitywith ers, he didnot whis hatintothe

Managing Mr Johnn– whoclearly still rbours adesireto turn to Downing Street –will be a furtherchallenge forMrSunak

IamconfidentthatRishi will be backed by MPstodeliver hispro gramme in Parliament andhas alreadyswiftly builtateamof talented,experienced Ministers to serveinhis government. He is best placed to rebuildtrust in theConservativeParty anddeliver ourambitiontomakeour countryafairerand better place to live.As aparty andacountry, we can’tgobackwards,wehave to move forward. With aclear majority in Parliament,there is ahugeopportunitytodeliver on thepublic’spriorities: from helpingfundenergycosts and tackling inflation, to making it easier forpeopletoaffordtheir ownhome andimproving both oureconomicprospectsand the environmentinwhich we live

With aresponsible approach to balancingthe public finances, aRishi Sunakled Conservative Partywillfocus on delivering the2019manifesto,whilerec ognising thetumultuousevents whichhaveoccurredsince.With strong leadership underRishi Sunak, committed to “integrity, professionalismand accounta bility”, Iam confident we shall swiftlyreturntoproviding the countrywiththe stability and soundjudgement thepublicdeserves

DAVIDHUGHES PressAssociation

PHILIP DUNNE MP

Taking neutral stance untilwe seeall thefacts

Thefuturepresenceofthe WalesAir AmbulanceService at itscurrent Welshpoolbase is in doubt andthere hasbeen much debate andcontroversy aboutthe idea of moving the base to anew location in North Wales.

Many MidWales residents, includingme, areveryscepticalabout theWales AirAmbulance’sclaim that this will im prove theservice to thepeople of Wales.

We areevenmoreconcerned that,evenifitmay achieve that overall, theservice to Mid Walesisbound to be diminished.

However,membersofPowys County Councilhavebeenassuredthatno finaldecision will be made untilall thedata andevidence upon whichthis proposal is basedhas been published andapublicconsultation hastaken place.

So,asLeaderofPowys Coun ty Council, my firm view is that,however scepticalwemay be,I andmycouncil colleagues should maintain aneutral stance untilwesee andare able to thoroughly scrutinise theevidence promisedand areableto take an informed position

Themostimportant thingis to seethe AirAmbulance Service sustained andimproved andIurgeeveryone to contin ue to supportthe charitywhile we work with it to achievethat goal

Cllr JamesGibson-Watt, Leader, PowysCountyCouncil

Tory NHSclaim was incorrect

TheRtHon Dr ThereseCof feycarried on thetraditionof telling ‘porky pies’tothe Tory conference andgeneral public

In herspeech, sheclaimed that theNHS wasinvented by aTory, HenryWillink

HenryWillink wascertainly aTory. He wasaBaronet

In June 1940,hewon a by-election, joined thewar time coalitiongovernment and became aspecial commissioner forthose made homeless by the London Blitz.

He became minister for health in 1943

Willink opposedthe nation alisationofthe existing private

andvoluntary infrastructure that waslater to become the backbone of theNHS

At thetimehe claimedthe nationalisationofvoluntary hospitals“will destroysomuch in this countrythatwevalue”.

TheConservatives opposed theformation of theNHS

We live in an eraoffake news,but factsare stubborn things

Onething that’s clearfrom thebombardment of insincere statements designed to win votes,isthatclaimsmadeby theConservatives to be the partyofthe NHSmustberejected as afalsification of his tory

Ms JanetCobb, Horderley

No mentionof Welshsettlers

Television documentariescov eringSouth Americaseldom, if ever,mention theWelsh in Patagonia, anditwas agreat shamethatSimon Reeves in hislatestinterestingdocumen taries of histravels through

this continentdid notsee fitto mentionthe Welshsettlers.

When Iwas aboy many moonsago,I hadapen palin Patagoniawhose firstname wasEdmond,and he would writetomein Welsh.

TheWelsh Colony (Y Wlada) in Patagonia, Chubut Province, Argentina,was establishedin 1865,when153 Welshsouls emigratedthere to setupaWelsh stateunder theblessingofthe Argentinegovernment anxious to controlavastunpopulated area,in whichitwas in dispute with thegovernment of Chile.

How much more depth, ed ucationaland interestingthe programmewould have been if he hadtravelled thereand mentioned this fact.Indeed,there arefourtrainsofinterestin Patagonia: theOld Patagonian Express, theLaTrochita(‘the narrow gauge’)which runs betweenEsquel andNahuel Pan, astopnamed afterthe ar ea’s dominant mountain,also knownasMynyddLlwyd –a nodtoWelsh ancestorsin the area,EvenChris Tarrant’sExtreme RailwayJourneysnev er mentionedthese railways, whichisagreat pity

Dave Haskell, Cardigan

My fearsabout windturbines outinthe sea

Itouredall over NorthWales recently andenjoyed themag nificent panoramic scenery from thetop of theGreat Orme on asunny day.

However,the GwyntyMor andRhylFlats marine wind farmsruinedpartofthe superb naturalvistas.

Many wind turbines were uselesslyonstopwhenIwas there. Unreliable,inadequate wind energy canclearly never ever powerthe UK.

Do yourmanyreaders realise that 20 gargantuan 820ft high wind turbines areproposedon beautiful1,000 ft high hill land at MoelfreUchaf,Betws-ynRhos,inlandofColwynBay?

They will dwarfthe 490ft marine turbines of Gwynt-yMor.Infact, even theirdiame ters, at 520ft, will be greater than theGwynt-y-Mor heights –520 ft is theheightofBlack poolTower

LJ Jenkins, Cardigan

Writeto:

Wolverhampton, WV11ES

Lettersmustinclude

Queen

Pictured here arethe members of Radnor Valley HockeyClubinall theirsporting splendour. The imagedates from February 28, 1922.The team line-up was, back, from left,MissWilliams,Olive Price, FredaJones, Flo Banchini,Mrs Richards,Lillian Roberts, MayHitchman, Mabel Hitchman, Flora Price. At thefront areBessie Layton andMissDuff-Gordon. Theimage wasseveral emailedto theJournalbyreaderClive Barrett. Clivesaysthe image is onefromthe extensive collection of Ray PriceofPenybont

Bridgeto close forrepairwork

Abridgeinrural SouthShropshire will be closedtotrafficfor 10 days during working hoursfor repairsto be carriedout

Llanhedric Bridge carriesanunclassified road over theRiver Usk from Bicton to Shadwell crossroads betweenBishop’sCastleand Clun

Thebridgewill be closed to traf ficfromMondaytoNovember9

Thenormalworking hourswill be between8am and4pm

Theworkwill involve removal of vegetation to thestructure and masonryrepairs to thedownstream parapet. Shropshire Councilsaysto carryout theproposed worksafely it will be necessarytoclose the bridge to vehiculartraffic.

When thebridgeisclosed,traffic will be diverted vialocal roadsbya signed diversion route.

Access overthe bridge forpedes trians anddismounted cyclists will remain availablethroughoutthe proposed work.

Safety scams

warningissued

Powysresidents arebeing urged to be on theirguard against fire safety scammers

Reportsoftelephonecalls from people claiming to be from the fire serviceare increasing, with offers of ahome fire safety check, PowysCountyCouncil hassaid.

Thecallerwill trytogainthe recipient’strust andplayon safety concerns in ordertobe given full,unrestricted access to thehome,and then charge excessiveamounts forwork that maynot necessarilyberequired.The Midand West Wales Fire andRescueService will providechecksfor free Councillor RichardChurch, cabinetmember forasafer Powys, warned:“Remember that these checks aredonefor free by the fire service, so please be vigilant if approached.”

Artist will be the focusoflecture

TheGlasburyArts’ artlecture will be given by PeterWakelin,former director of collectionsatthe Nation al Museum of Wales.

He will focusonCharles Burton, nowregardedasthe elderstatesmanofWelsh contemporary painting.

Thelecture,calledCharles Burton: Painting Still,takes placetomorrow(Saturday)atthe drama studio at GwernyfedHigh School at 7.30pm.

Bookingisessential at www.glas buryarts.co.uk

Thelecture followsthe Glasbury Arts annual generalmeeting,which starts at 7pm.

Theticketprice is £10or£5for thoseunwaged or in full-timeedu cation,and a10per cent members’ discount applies.

CharlesBurtonisthe subjectof abookbyPeter Wakelin, also titled CharlesBurton: Painting Still,pub lished by Sansom&Company

Teddies deliveredtochildren’s hospices

Aspecial deliveryofteddy bears hasbeendonated to seriouslyill children at twohospices

Hope House, in Shropshire, andTyGobaith,inWales,chil dren’s hospices received thebears through theTeddies forLoving Care scheme’s Shropshireand NorthWales branches,whose work is funded by thegenerousdonations of theFreemasons.

Teddiesfor Loving Care provide thecuddlybears to accidentand emergencydepartments, hospital children’s wardsand children’s hospices forstaff to give to children

MATTHEWPANTER

matthew.panter@mnamedia.co.uk

KarenWright, director of care at thehospices,said: “Wehavereceived bearsfromTeddies forLov ingCarebeforeand it hasbeenlovely to be able to give each seriously ill childwho comestothe hospices theirveryown toy.

“The latest deliverywill make sure we have enough bearsfor months to come,and no-one will miss out. Thankyou allsomuchfor thinking of us.”

Thereare 47 regional Teddiesfor Loving Care programmes across England andWales that provide teddiesfor theirlocal A&Edepartments.

Once ahospitaljoins thescheme they canreplenish teddies on re questthrough theirlocal TLCrep resentative.

Some TLCprogrammesalso donate aportion of theirfunds to wardsteddies forminor injuries units, children’s wardsand hospices andthere areeven teddies flying on airambulances.

Taskforcebrings together groups that canhelpout on cost of living

Public andvoluntary sectorsacross Shropshire will be joiningforcesto help supportresidents throughthe cost of living crisis.

Shropshire Councilhas an nounceda developingplantoensure residents know how to getsupport with energy,food, money anddebt. TheSocial Taskforcehas brought together arange of organisations includingShropshireCouncil,Cit izen’s Advice Shropshire, AgeUK, Marches Energy Agency,Commu nity Resource,and Shropshire Food Poverty Alliance

Jackie Jeffrey,Citizen’s Advice Shropshire’s chiefexecutive,said: “Weknowthatmanypeoplein Shropshire areworryingabout the winter months, thespiralling cost of food andenergyand it canfeel overwhelming

“Asorganisationsthatsupport people in Shropshire, we have been worried toosowehavecome to gether, in partnershipthrough the SocialTaskforce to ensurewehave things in placetosupport you

“The taskforcerepresentsall sectors, publicand voluntary, andwe nowhaveanumberofinitiatives set up to help Shropshire residents.You arenot alone, together we aremuch stronger,and we areheretohelp.”

Together thepartners have set up adedicated cost of living advice websitewhich signposts residents to allthe help on offerin Shropshire.

Rachel Robinson, chair of the taskforce, added: “Ifyou or some one youknowisworried aboutthe cost of living,you arenot alone.”

To find outmorevisit shropshire. gov.uk/cost-of-living-help/

Public is askedfor feedback on services during pandemic

DAVIDTOOLEY david.tooley@mnamedia.co.uk

andchanges in response to corona virus.

Twosurveys from Shropshire Councilhavebeenissuedwhich asks forfeedback on registration andcelebratory services between March 24, 2020 to March 31,2022.

Onesurveyaskshow residents felt staffdealt with ceremonies, customers, andany decisionsittook whichmay have impacted on them

Channels

Theother asks organisations andpartners whetherthe service respondedadequately, whether thebestchannelswereused,and whetherthingsshouldhavebeen done differently.

Throughoutthe pandemic the councilsaysits registration andcel ebratory services adaptedquickly to theongoingnationalguidance

Over that time theteamcontinuedtoworkwithresidents to support them;whether that wasrearranginga marriage ceremony,or supporting apersononthe phone to register adeath of alovedone

During thepandemic,registra tion andcelebratory services registered7,368deaths, anddealt with 2,242birth appointments

They also conducted 2,730mar riages in thesameperiod. Some 1,434 of these were conductedbetweenJuly19, 2021 andDecember 31,2021.

They also dealtwithapproxi mately 4,500requeststorearrange, cancel or postpone ceremonies

Councillor Simon Jones, ShropshireCouncil’scabinet member for publichealthand adultsocialcare, said:“We know ourregistration

andcelebratory services worked above andbeyond, during what was an unprecedentedtime, in thepan demic.

“Manychanges hadtobedevised andintroduced both nationally and locallythroughoutthe pandemic

“Manydecisionshad to be taken quicklyand withoutsolid guid ance,” he added.

“However,aswithall servic es we provide, we want to review andlearn from how we responded Therefore, gatheringfeedback from thoseweworkedwithusisimpor tant

Register

“Wehopethatthe thousandsof people whohad contactwiththe service, whetheritbetoregistera birth, adeath, give noticefor amar riage or civilpartnership or have a ceremonywithus, will help us to learnour lessonsfor thefuture.

“Ifyou have usedregistration andcelebratory services during this

time,orare an organisation who workedwithus, please do take part in oursurveys.

“Onlyfromlearningand reflect ingonwhathappenedwill we be prepared should theworst happen, andweexperience anotheremergency.”

To take part in thesurvey, members of thepublicare askedto visitsurveymonkey.co.uk/r/Regis trars-Covid-Survey

Anyone whowould likeasurvey in an alternativeformat, canalso emailthe council at TellUs@shrop shire.gov.uk to requestacopy.

People canalso call Shropshire Council’s customer services on 0345 6789000

Youcan also respondbypost, by writingtothe Feedback andInsight Team,ShropshireCouncil, Shirehall,Abbey Foregate,Shropshire, SY26ND

Thesurveywill be used to support pandemic planning,bothnow andintothe future

Acouncil is seeking feedback from organisa tionsand thepublicon howitrespondedduring thepandemic.

Hope Houseand Ty Gobaith trustee Graeme Harkness andnursesVicky Bagguleyand TracyLeah with the bears

Youngsters are given an insight on democracy

KARENCOMPTON karen.compton@mnamedia.co.uk

Pupils from Llanfihangel Rhydithon CP School visitedthe WelshParlia ment in Cardifffor aday of activi ties to learnabout howthe Senedd works.

They metSeneddMemberJames Evanswho took questionsand spoketothe children about hisjob representingpeopleinBrecon&Radnorshire.

Mr Evanssaid: “Itwas arealtreat to welcome the children to theSeneddand talk to them aboutmy role andthe politicalprocess

“Theyare acredittotheir school andasked lots of greatquestions –Iamsuretheywould do verywell in thechamber at FirstMinister’sQuestions!”

Aschoolrepresentativeadded: “A massivethank you to JamesEvans whotookthe time to meet our children.Theyhad afantastic time andweresohap py to have thechancetoask Jameslotsofquestions We wouldalsoliketosay thankyou forall hissup port with ourschool.

“Wethenhad ourown voteonthe length of the school holidays,withmostchildren voting to have ashortersummer holidayinexchangefor alonger Christmas holiday.”

Llanfihangel RhydithonSchoolhas been under thethreatofclosure by PowysCountyCouncil for over ayear. It wasdue to closeonAugust31 this year butwas given ayear-long reprieve by thenew councilcabinet to look at otheroptions andmodelsof working.But itsfutureisstill uncertain.

Mayor enjoys abusy time as part of his role

TheMayor of LlandrindodWells hasenjoyed an entertaining month of engagements.

Councillor Laurence Weerdmeester-Price met theMayor of BadRappennau, LlandrindodWells’ twintown.

Councillor Weerdmeester-Price also welcomed back membersofthe MusikvereinGrombachBand whoenjoyed asuccessfulvisit to thetownin 2015 andenjoyedaconcert they performedinatHoly TrinityChurch

Themayor’smonth endedwitha visittothe Llandrindod WellsChildren’s Eisteddfod.Councillor Weerdmeester-Price said:“TheEisteddfodwas amazing, Iwas therefor about five hoursin all.”

Macmillan Cancer Supporthas celebrat ed thesuccess of itsCommunity Care Project,almostone year on from when it was firstlaunched.

TheschemeinvolvesMacmillan community care co-ordinators workingclosely with selected GP surgeriesacrossthe re gion to improve cancer care reviewscom pletedinprimary care

Sincethe projectbegan,a£284,000 support granthas been providedbyMacmillan Cancer Support, whichaimstoincreasethe number andquality of reviews.

Charity-minded fundraisers puttheir best feet forwardbytakingpartin theirlocal Walk forParkinson’sevent Parkinson’sUKhas so farraisedmore than £6,000 from theday in Shrewsbury whichwillhelpfundParkinson’sUK’svitalwork, whichaimstotransform thelives of people with thedebilitating diseaseand theirloved ones

Theevent on October9was oneof23tak ingplace acrossthe UK throughout 2022

Atotal of 59 fundraisers hadthe choice of a1.5 or five-mileroute alongthe River Severn andacrossthe beautifulPorthill suspensionfootbridge returningthrough thehistoricsuburbofBelle Vue.

Aunion hasannounced datesfor itsbal lotofthe region’s ambulanceworkers over plansfor strike action

TheGMB believes cuts andshortages mean itsmembers feel they areunableto deliver safe standardsofpatient care

Theunion is to ballot 15,000 workers at ambulancetrustsacrossthe country– in cludingWestMidlandsAmbulance Service (WMAS).The ballot opened on Monday and closesonNovember 29

TheGMB said anypotential strike ac tion couldtakeplace before Christmas. Thestrikeballotsfollowconsultativevotes acrossall thetrustsinwhich workers voted strongly in favourofstrikeaction.

Thepupilswith James EvansMS

Unsung heroes awards appeal

AShropshire-basedsocialenter prise is asking fornominations for anew awards

PEGS,which is committed to supporting parents, carers and guardiansimpacted by Childto Parent Abuse, haslaunchedCPA Heroes –which enablesparents to nominate someone whohas gone above andbeyondtoassistthem. Nominationscould either be apro fessionalsuchasaGP, socialworker,policeofficerorteacher,ora friend,familymember,neighbour or colleague. Nominationsare open untilNovember30. Anyone wishing to nominate should emailadmin@ pegsupport.com andincludethe name,organisation–ifapplicable –and address–ifknown –oftheir nominee, alongsidetheir reason for putting them forward.

They must also indicate if they’re happyfor theirnametobeshared with theirCPA Hero.Visit pegsup port.com

Leaf-busterrail work launched

Aspecial fleetofleaf-busting trainshavestarted clearing linestohelpkeeppassengers moving acrossthe region

Thetrains–which launched last week andwill rununtil mid-December –willwashdebris from 83,459 milesoftrack as trees shed theirleaves.

Themove will help cutdelays facedbypassengers, with leaves causing problems includingaffectingtrain brakingand acceleration.

Martin Colmey,operations director forNetwork Rail’sCentralroute,said: “Leavesonthe line areabig problemfor the railway.Itdisruptsservicesand inconveniences passengers and everyyear, NetworkRailand train operatorsworktogether to battle againstthe elements to getpassengersand freightto theirdestinations.”

Bloodsupplies drop to lowlevel

NHSBlood andTransplant(NHSBT)has declared its first-ever am beralert as bloodsuppliesdropped to acriticallylow level.

Hospitalshavebeentoldtoimple ment planstoprotect theirstocks, meaningnon-urgentoperationsrequiringblood couldbepostponed to ensure theyare prioritisedfor pa tients whoneed them most

Aspokeswoman forNHSBT said currentoverallblood stocks in the NHSstand at 3.1daysbut levelsof Otypeblood have fallen to below twodays.

Onegative blood is theuniver salblood type whichcan be given to everyone.Itisvitally important during emergenciesand when the blood type of therecipientisunknown. Existing Onegativeand O positive donorsare nowbeing asked to book in at blood donor centresto give blood.Peoplefromother blood groups arealso beingasked to keep theirappointments.

Challenges of living costs crisis in thespotlight

MembersofaMid Walescommu nity have spoken of theissuesand challenges facingthemas aresult of thecostoflivingcrisis.

TheDeputyOlder People’s Commissionerfor Wales, KellyDavies, metthe Llandrindod WellsPen sionersGroup to hear of issues

Membersraisedconcernsabout thecostoflivingcrisisand theimpact this will have on theirhealth andwellbeing headingintothe winter months

They shared how difficult it can be to find informationand advice about thesupport and financialen titlementavailable

Thegroup also highlightedthe

particular difficultiesfaced by olderpeoplewho aredigitally ex cluded,as well as issues relating to gettingtransport forhospital appointments

KellyDaviessaid: “I’d liketo thankthe groupinLlandrindod Wellsfor giving me such awarm welcome andfor talkingtomeso openly andhonestlyabout theissues they arecurrently facing “Unsurprisingly, therewas a greatdealofdiscussion aboutthe cost of living crisis andwhatthis will mean forolder people in the months ahead, as well as thedif ficultiesmembers oftenfacewhen trying to find informationand

advice.Fromtalking to thegroup it wasclear that phone-based services– such as theCommissioner’s Advice andAssistanceService arestill greatlyvaluedwhenpeo pleare seekinghelpand support.”

Members

TheLlandrindod WellsPension ersGroup hasaround50members, whomeetmonthly at theRoyal BritishLegion.

Thegroup provides an opportunity forolder people to getout and about, socialise andmeetnew peo ple, andhearabout awiderange of subjects from guestspeakers.

Thievestargeting quad bikes andtrailersatfarmbuildings

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Police in SouthShrop shirehaveappealedto quad bike owners to make theirproperty more difficult to steal followingaspike in thefts.

Bishop’s Castle andRural Safer Neighbourhood Team said older models of quad bikesare being targeted andremovedwiththe aidof atrailer

Aspokesman forthe saferneigh bourhood teamsaid: “Thismonth hasseenaspike in quad bike thefts

“Considershackling themtogeth er,orchainingthemtoahitch se curedtothe ground or strong fabric of abuilding.Securethemin asecure building andconsiderblocking theentrancewithother machinery or vehicles.”

Owners areadvised to keep a record of serial,chassis andmodel numbersand take noteofany custommarks on thevehicle,and also keep photographs of thequad

Tworecenttheftsalerted to the police have been theburglaryofa HondaTRX 350quad andtrailer stolen from afarmoutbuilding,in Clunton, overnightonOctober 4 and5.AHonda TRX420 wasstolen from farm outbuildingsatMardu around 11pmonSeptember 26.Police said suspectswereseenriding thequad throughClunat11.10pm andintoRadnorWood

Proceedsoftractor runisgiven to charity

Theorganisers of theLlanddewi TractorRun havepresented the proceeds of theeventtothe mental health charity DPJFoundation.

BarryBevan, on behalf of the assembledcommittee of organisers, handed over thechequefor £280 to DPJFoundationrepre sentativeMairLewis

TheDPJ Foundation wasset up in July 2016 in Pembrokeshireafterthe deathofthe founder’shus

Guardians reminder is givenout

Almost twothirds of parents in theregionhavenot nameda guardian fortheir children,research from acharity will-writing campaign hasfound Thepoll, commissioned by Will Aid, revealed themajorityofpar ents do nothaveofficialplans in placefor theirchildren under-18 if they were to die.

Accordingtothe results, 62 per

cent of parentsinthe region ha ven’t namedaguardian, which is belowthe national rate of 65 percentwho haven’t namedone DeborahPerry,directoratAconveyancing, whichistakingbookings forWill AidthisNovember, said:“Thereare many important reasonswhy people should have a will,especiallywhenchildrenunderthe ageof18are involved.”

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band,DanielPictonJones.Over theyears thecharity hasgrown, anditnow supports allinthe agri culturalsectorcovering thewhole of Wales.

Watching theproceedings was oneofthe run’sfoundersDennis Davies,JoanDavies, DotBevan,

Jane Bevanand routeleaderGareth Rees

Therun attracted awideand varied entryofvintageand mod erntractorswithGarethRees leadingthemontheir tour of the area from Llanddewi,and through thecommunities of Dolau, Cwm YGwaist, Llanbister Road,Gravel Arch,BeaconHill,Maelienydd, andHeartseasebeforereturning toLlanddewi villagehall.

Transportgroup is on therightroad

Public transport groupNational Express, whichoperatesbus services in theWestMidlands, sawrevenueriseby33per cent in thethree months to theend of September

TheBirmingham-basedgroup, whichalso runs national coachser vices, said it was five percentupon thesamepre-pandemic period in 2019.

It is seeing ongoingrecovery in passengerjourneysacrossits mar-

ketswithstrong growth in UK and Spanishcoach businesses

Chiefexecutive IgnacioGarat said:“Iampleased to report sus tained momentum across thegroup andanother period of operational progress andrevenue growth

“Wecontinuetosee strengthen ingpassengernumbers in ourcoach businesses in theUKand Spain, andweare focusedonmeetingour driver recoverytargets.”

MembersofLlandrindod Wells Pensioners Grouphave spoken abouttheir moneyworries

Meet arepairteam goingfromstrength to strength in region

Groupis settocelebrate sixthanniversarysinceits launch

DAVIDTOOLEY

david.tooley@mnamedia.co.uk

Agroup whichhelps people getthings re paired will be signing offanother year in style.

Ludlow Repair Cafe hascome throughthe challengeofCov id andisgoing from strength to strength at theend of itssixth year of operation.

Itsnextevent will take place tomorrow (Saturday)

Di Lyle,who setupthe repair cafe in Ludlow in 2016 andwho continuestoorganise andrun it, said:“It hasbeen, andcontinues to be,arewarding adventure.

“The repair cafe couldn’t have happened withoutthe enthusi asmand commitment of those firstvolunteers –manyofwhom arestill on theteam– butasthe repair cafe hasevolved,sohas that team

“Repairers continue to offer theirskillsand expertise butthey arenow supportedbyanadmin teamwithequally wide skillsand expertise,which keepsthe wheels runningsmoothly. Andeveryone still smiles!”

At the firstevent,in2016,there were sixrepairers andonlyadoz en customersbut theitems which arrivedkeptthembusyand interestedand therewas agood atmosphere.

Afterthat firstone,the team were happytocarry on andwithin the firstyearthe team hadtri pled as hadthe customers

Di establisheda patternof quarterlycafeeventsonthe last Saturday of January, April, July andOctober whichcontinued un tilthe Covidinvasionand the first lockdown in 2020

However,she added: “Things

Spooky goings-on at activity venue

Children arebeing invitedtojoin achoiceofspookyparties

TheeventstakeplaceatMontgomery Activity Centre

The firstwill be aSpooky SpectacularonSundayfor un der-fives, with agoodiebag on ar rivalincluding acupcake, crisps, drink, sweets andother Hallow eensurprises.

Thesecondevent will be apar ty from 5to7pm thesameday,for children aged four to 11

Ticketsfor theeventsare £3.50 andare availablebyemailing Embertonk2@hwbcymru.net.

still breakand it wasasimpor tant as ever,ifnot more so,to providearepairservice andmany of therepairteamwelcomedthe opportunitytokeepbusy.”

Anew setofprocedures wasdevisedtoensurethe safety of ownersand repairersand the‘new look’ repair cafe blossomedasits ‘athome’service developed

Sincethe restrictions lifted in July 2021 therepaircafehas re turned to itsquarterly meeting patternofJanuary,April,July andOctober butthe ‘athome’ servicecontinues so repairsare

Road depotswill be shut down forgood

ShropshireCouncil hasapproved aproposaltopermanently close road maintenancedepotsat Bridgnorth andHodnet.

It comesdespite an objection by Bridgnorth West andTasley Councillor JuliaBuckley,who questioned thedelaystoroads re pairsand floodingdamagesince theclosuresayearago

ButCouncillor DeanCarroll, theportfolio forgrowthand re generation,saidthe £2mto£3m savedbythe closures of thedepots wouldbeinvested in other areasofthe budget

availablethroughoutthe year

TheLudlow Repair Cafe team boasts anumberofspecialists includingclocks, radios/stereos, toys,lamps, jewellery andsewing, but, apartfromTVs andcomputerswhich aren’t accepted,everyonewill attempttotacklepretty well anything

Formoreinformation contact

Di on 07786620 624.

Thenextgathering of therepairerswillbetomorrowbetween 9.30am andmidday at theElim Church Hall,inLudlow’s Smithfieldcar park

Student Timothy wins topaccolade

AShropshireuniversity student haslandeda topaccolade at amajorawardsceremony.

Harper AdamsUniversity’s TimothyDavidsonwas named Agri Student/Apprentice of the Year at theFarming LifeAwards 2022

Theawardswerepresented at theCrownePlaza HotelinBel fast. Tim, 23, said:“Winning theaward is an honour andIam proudtobring it back to Harper Adams.”

Timcompleted hisplacement year in industry with Aviagen.

Andrew andEdwardMoorePAT-testing asewing machine

Charitymarking yearsofsuccess

Acharity is celebratingseven years of helpingShropshire’syoung people breakdownbarriers, buildbusinesses and find confidence

InOctober 2015,Richard Nuttall satinan emptyoffice in Telford with nothingbut adeskand achair to launch Shropshire YouthSup port Trust, acharity helpingyoung, disadvantaged peoplebreak down barriers to employment

Over thecourse of thenextsev en years, thecharity hashelped launch more than 200businesses, creatingalmost300 jobs foryoung peoplein thecounty.

SYST provides one-to-one sup port forpeoplefacingbarriersto employment such as mental health issues,disabilities or challenges in theirhome life.

Most importantly, Richardexplained, thecharity helpsits users to find theirpassion andfollowtheir dreams.For more information, visit systbusiness.co.uk

Societygives clocks advice

TheAlzheimer’s Societyhas issued advice to people across Shropshiretosupport those with dementiawhenthe clocks change

Despite this routineoccur ring twiceevery year,manypeo pleare caught outbythe extra hour lost or gained

Butfor people with dementia in Shropshire,where thereare an estimated5,700 people livingwiththe condition, thetime change maycause more than just asurprise

Alzheimer’sSocietyhas ad visedthatpeople with dementia can find themselves disorientat ed by theclocksmovingback

Andsothe society hasissued advice to help supportpeople living with thedisease.

Forthe advice andfor more informationabout thecondi tion,visit alzheimers.org.uk.

Lawyer hoping fordance delight

AShropshirelawyer will have the GlitterBall firmly in hersights when sheswaps thecourtroom for theballroom– andit’sall forcharity.

Michelle Simmonds, of Lanyon BowdlerSolicitors, isbrushingup on herdance movestobeready forStrictlyShropshire2022atthe Lion Quays, near Oswestry,onNovember25.

DanceschoolDance HQ is hosting theStrictlyComeDancing-themed charityeventinaid of Hope House Hospice.

Michelle,alawyer in Lanyon Bowdler’sprivate client team,is hoping that sheand herpartner will be oneofthe threecouples chosenbythe audience to progress to thedance-off,withthe winner then beingchosenbythe judges and crownedStrictlyShropshire2022 Champion. Formoreinformation visiteventbrite.co.uk/e/strict ly shropshire-2022-tickets.

The firstofnew trains areready to hitthe tracks

Newtrainswill be introduced on a line connecting theWestMidlands andShropshire“very shortly” as part of an almost £700 million in vestmentinthe network.

Atotal of 26 trains –known as Class196s–willreplace the 20-year-old fleetoperatedbyWest Midlands Railwaywithmoreroom andmoreseats forpassengers.

The firstofthese will enterser vice on thelinebetween Birminghamand Shrewsbury,which calls at Wolverhampton, in thecoming weeksaspartofthe roll-out

Thenew trains boastaround15 percentmoreseats,and 25 per cent more capacity also taking into

accountstandingroom, than the existing fleet of Class170s.

Afour-carriage train will have 311 seatscomparedwiththe current fleetwhich have 122over two carriagesand atotal of 244when twotrainsare coupledtogether.

Themovecomesdespite wide spread strike action affectingthe networkwithunion chiefs locked in arow with theGovernmentover pay, with more action settocome IanMcConnell, managing directorofWestMidlandsTrainswhich runs West Midlands Railwayser vices, said thecompany hasinvested £690mintotal with thenew trainsand relatedinfrastructure.

He said:“We’regoing to be roll ingout thenew fleetovermost of thenetwork andwewanted to startsomewhereinthe centre to theregion –and this routeisreally importanttous.”

West Midlands MayorAndy Streetsaid: “We’ve been wait ingfor this sinceWestMidlands Trains, whichrunsWestMidlands Railway,tookover theline.

“And this is an almost £700m investmentwhich will give an im provedcustomerservice to people using theservice.”

He added: “The wholepoint is that we want abetterexperience forcustomers.”

Charityoffering supportas councillooks to go cashless

DOMINIC ROBERTSON ChiefReporter

Acharity hasurged people to come forwardfor helpiftheyare confused by acouncil’s latest step towardsbeing fullydig ital.

AgeUKShropshireTelford & Wrekin says it has“raised concerns” at stepsbyShropshiretobecome a‘digitalcouncil’withplanto go cashlessbyApril

It fearsthe confusioncausedmay leavesome people in arrearsor missingout on services they need

Robert Smith, whoprovidesonline advice to people, says therehas been amarkedincreaseinthe numberofpeopleseeking help in access ingservicesthatare online

He said:“Theinternetcan be a huge barriertothose whodonot understand it.It canstoppeople gettingthe help they need

“I wouldurgeanyonetoget in touchwithusbywriting to our campaignsteamortelephoningus if they have experienceddifficulties accessingserviceswhich areonly availableonline.”

County Councillor Gwilym Butlersaid: “Post-pandemic business evidence is that fewerand fewer people areusing cashand cheques to make theirday-to-daypurchases andcompletelargertransactions.”

Anyone whowould like support cancallAge UK ShropshireTelford &Wrekinon01743 233123.

Postal workersonstrikeoverpay dispute

Postal workers were on picket linesateverydeliveryoffice across Shropshire andMid Waleson

last week forthe latest industrial action by theCommuni cation WorkersUnion

TheCWU is in disputewithRoy al Mail over payand conditions

Last Thursday wasthe firstof

days scheduledfor strikesin therun-uptoChristmas –the

iest

Musicand fireworks to combine

Thecountdown is on forShrews bury’s spectaculardouble fire works displayand musicalextravaganza, with organisers anticipating asell-outcrowd on thenight.

This year’s eventatthe West MidShowground on November5 hasmusic from The90s Reviv al andaperformance featuring BradleyMcIntoshfromS Club

Thecharity eventisalways well-attended– with ticketssellingout last year –and onceagain therewillbetwo separate displays. The first, aquieter show, is idealfor smallerchildren, whilethe second held laterin the eveningwill be amuchlouder display

To buytickets, visitwestmid showground.digitickets.co.uk

theiroutdoor cooker –and were given ahugedonationofsausages andburgers from JohnLangford from theWelsh SausageCompany

Unionrepresentatives saythe action hasbeen, in general, supported by thepublic– including thosecalling at theofficestopick up parcelsonlytobetoldthey were shut.Support went up alevel in Welshpoolwhere thoseonthe picket

went to buysuppliesfor

DannyEdwards,the Welshpool unionrep,said: “A lotofpeople don’trealise we lose aday’s pay everytimeweare on strike.We must thankMrLangford– it en abledthose on thepicket line to have somethingwarmtoeat on a cold wetday.”

Athletic heritageplaqueisunveiled

AShropshireschoolhas welcomeda former world record holder to unveil aplaquemarking itsplace inathleticshistory

Dave Bedford, whoheldthe 10,000 metresworld record, and is apreviousracedirectorfor the London Marathon,was theguest of honour at Shrewsbury School for aceremonytoofficiallyunveilits WorldAthleticHeritagePlaque.

Theplaqueisone of only seven

acrossthe globe, andcommemorates theRoyal Shrewsbury School Hunt (RSSH) in the‘culture’ category,as thebirthplaceofcross-countryrun ning,some 200years ago.

Thehuntsmenand womenofthe RSSH,governors, Old Salopians andthe Shrewsbury School community gathered to hear from head master LeoWinkley,and master in charge of theRoyal Shrewsbury School Hunt FrankTickner

West MidlandsMayorAndy Street with West Midlands Trains’ managing director IanMcConnell

Memorialmove givenbacking by authority

Replacementidea fortreeisagreed

Arowan tree,which was plantednearBuilthWells cenotaph in memory of thosewho returned from military serviceinthe SecondWorld Wartoteach in localschools,willbereplaced.

Thetreeblewover because it was diseased

Alocal residentoffered to payfor a replacement, as hisfatherwas named on an accompanying plaque

Paul Gibbs contacted Builth Wells Town Councilwiththe offer.

Membersofthe councilsuggesteda newrowan treeand agreed to anew inscriptiononaplaque.

Town clerkLouiseHammondsaid thetreewould cost about£66 andthe plaquewould be about £30, so in all wouldbeabout £110 andMrGibbs is happytopay that

Shesaidthe treeisexpected to ar rive soonand theplaquewill then be

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obtained,hopefullyin time forthe tree to be planted to coincide with Remembrance DayinNovember

Theoriginalinscriptiononaplaque read “Given andpresented in 1997 by County Councillor Lil Jarman Harristocommemorate thelivesofStan Gibbs andJackFrancis

“Wonderful teachingstaff.”

Mr Gibbs suggested amoreinclu sive inscriptionreading

Hissuggestionreads:“This tree wasplanted in recognitionofStan Gibbs,JackFrancis andother dedicated teachingstaff whoreturned from military serviceinWorld WarII to teachin Builth schoolsuntil their retirement

“Builth Town Council1997.”

Councillorsatthe town council said maybesomethingcould be placed nearby to statethe newtreereplaced theone presented by Lil Jarman Harris.

‘Unflushable’items clog sewers

Have asay on boundaries Aldi announces110 newjobsincounty

TheBoundaryCommissionfor Waleshas publishedits

mapofPar liamentary

thecommissionopened afour-week

viewsonthe

cies

Underthe rules, each constituencyproposedbythe Boundary Commission forWales must contain between69,724and 77,062 electors

Theproposals

to

themajorityofconstituencies initiallyproposedbythe CommissioninSeptember 2021,and changesare proposed to everyexisting constituency

Underthe proposalsthe Brecon andRadnorshireconstituency wouldbecome Brecon,Radnor andCwm-tawe. Pontardawe in theSwansea Valley hasbeenincluded as part of theproposed constituency

An online portal at bcw-re views.org.ukfeaturesthe propos alsin full,and thepubliccan submittheir views

Asupermarket gianthas an nounceditwillcreateabout 110 newjobsinShropshireahead of theChristmas period

Aldi is lookingto fill temporary andpermanent positions in its Shropshire stores to help replen ishstock andprovide additional assistance to customers during the busy period.

It comesas anationaldrive to recruitmorethan850 different roles, includingwarehouse selectors, logisticsassistantsand lorry drivers, is also launched by the company.

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Huge amounts

SevernTrent is urging people to thinkbeforethey flushasitshow casedthe amount of ‘unflushable’ itemsthatend up in sewertreat mentsinShropshire.

Everyweek, around twoand a half tonnes of wipes andother items whichshouldnot be flushed down the

toilet arepulled outofsewers, thewatercompany says –the same weight as aRange Rover

If theitems managetoreach the sewage treatment works without causingablockageinthe network, they areremovedthrough ascreeningprocess

Teaming up to tackle greenissues

Threeorganisations have teamed up to offerfreeinteractive workshops in Shropshiretobusinesses about carbonliteracy.

TheMarches Growth Hub, in collaboration with Business NetZero –the Centre forResearch into Envi ronmentalScience andTechnology (CREST)based at University Centre Shrewsbury –and Cool Shropshire& Telfordhaveteameduptooffer the workshops

Theworkshops will cover thetopic of carbon literacy,which is an aware-

ness of carbon costsand theimpacts of everyday activities to help reduce emissions.

Theworkshops will be offeredasa mixofface-to-faceand online train ingonNovember9,November23and December 7.

TheNovember9 eventwill take placeatUniversity Centre Shrews bury between9.30amand 4.30pm

Thefollowing events will take place online from 9.30am to 10.30am.

To book aplacevisit eventbrite. co.uk

Patientrecords goingdigitalin servicechange

An ambulanceservice hasintroducednew technology which hasenabled allofits patientrecordstogodigital

TheWelsh AmbulanceTrust said it generatesanaverage 400,000 patientrecords ayear, whichtraditionallyhavebeen captured as handwritten notes.

ElectronicPatient Clinical Record technologywill mean crewscan captureinformation on an iPad, reducingpaper,improvingthe accuracy of notes, andenablingreal-time information to be shared quicklyand easily with healthcare partners

Dr BrendanLloyd,executive medicaldirectoratthe Welsh AmbulanceService,said: “The move from paper-basedpatient data collection to ePCR is transformationalfor thetrust and patientcare. Notonlydoesit streamline theway information is captured,but thelive data we’reenteringintothe Welsh Clinical Portal meansother clinicians canaccess it,which strengthenscollaboration and ultimately,means abetterser vice forthe patient.

“The move to digitalhas also eliminated theuse of paper, whichtakes usclosertoour decarbonisationgoals.” Work to enable community firstre sponderstouse it is under way.

Sign up to learn life-savingskills withair medics

Midlands AirAmbulance is urging peopleinShropshiretotakeadvan tage of itsfreetraining

Themission supporttrainingses sionsoffer life-savingCPR andcat astrophic or trauma relatedbleed controltraining,

Lastyear, cardiacarrests made up 30 percentofthe Midlands Air Ambulance’smissionswhiletrauma-related incidents –including road trafficcollisions, haemorrhag es or penetrating injuries –accounted for43per cent of call-outs, two percentuponthe previous year

Accordingtosources,approxi mately 30,000 out-of-hospitalcardi ac arrestshappeneveryyearinthe UK. Fewerthanone in tenpeople survivethese cardiacarrests which is whyperformingCPR canmore than double thechances of survival in some cases

IanJones, theclinical operationsdirectorfor Midlands Air AmbulanceCharity,said: “Cardiac arrestsand trauma incidents consistentlyrankasthe toptypes of missionweattend, andbothmay requireimmediate bystandersup port “The help of anyone close-by canmakeall thedifferenceduring thosevital firstfew minutes before advanced critical care teams ar rive.”

To book afreesession of lifesavingCPR andbleed controltraining, visitmidlandsairambulance.com/ training.

Callsfor action as drug-related deaths in Wales rise to thehighest level

WelshLiberal Democratshave called forradical changes to how drug addictionisdealt with in the principality followingthe publication of figuresshowingthe number of drug-related deaths in Waleshas reachedits highestlevel ever AccordingtoaLib Demanaly sisofPublicHealthWales figures, therewere210 deaths recorded in 2021,comparedwith149 in 2020

an increase of 41 percent. It also showed that thenumberofpeople dyinginWales aftertakingcocainehas doubled over thepast five years.

The figure wasalsothe highest sincerecords beganin 1993,with thepreviousrecordbeing 208in 2018.The number of deaths per million people washigherinWales than in England,which sawafar

smallerriseindeaths. TheWelsh Liberal Democratsare calling on theUKGovernmenttolearn from theexperiences of places likePor tugaland organisationssuchasthe UN in developing policies to drive down drug deaths or to devolve justice forWales so that theSenedd canlegislate to do so.The partyis also calling forthe establishment of safe consumptionspaces, which

couldbedoneunder existing Welsh Government powers.Welsh Liberal Democrat Leader Jane Dodds MS said:“It is clearfromthatthe currentapproachbythe UK Governmentisn’t deliveringthe results we want to see. TheConservatives must develop anew,moreprogres sive approach to drug addictionor devolvethe MisuseofDrugs Actto Walestoallow theSeneddtodoso.”

Relief road critic in demand foranswers aboutits funding

DOMINICROBERTSON newsroom@mnamedia.co.uk

Acampaignerhas called foranswers over thefuture of amajor Shropshireroadproject facing amulti-million pound fundingshortfall.

It hasbeenrevealedShropshire Council’sNorth West Relief Road proposal forShrewsburycould need an extra £40m

Theproject wasoriginallybudgeted at about £81m,but rises in construction costshaveseenthe potentialbill increase significantly ShropshireCouncil hassaidit cannot confirm theamountneeded forthe project, butShrewsbury and Atcham’s ConservativeMP, DanielKawczynski, haswritten to the SecretaryofState forTransport Anne-Marie Trevelyan, to askfor an extra £27.5m to meet theshortfall.MrKawczynski’slettertothe Department forTransport (DfT) states that wouldaccountfor 75 per cent of thegrowthincosts –leaving the councilto find about£9.1m.

Mike Streetly, from Better Shrewsbury Transport, whichisopposedtothe road, questioned what wouldhappenifthe Government is not willing to stumpupmoremoney forthe project. He also questioned whereShropshireCouncilwould findthe extramoneyneededto meet itsshare of theincrease.

Theoriginalcostbreakdown for theproject wouldsee £54.4m com-

ingfromGovernment, £28.5m from Shropshire Council, and£4.2m from theMarches LocalEnterprise Partnership(LEP)

Mr Streetlysaid: “There is as yetno confirmationthatthe DfT will payfor thespendingifthe road doesn’tproceed.Ifthe DfTcannot find additional fundingand Shrop shirecan’t find an extra £10m,what

will Shropshire taxpayers be left with?”

In aresponse lastweek, ShropshireCouncilsaiditisreviewing costsfor theproject butcannot commentdefinitively untilithas completed theoutline business case forthe plans–which areyet to ap pear before theauthority’s plan ning committee

Councillor RichardMarshall said:“Untilthe publication of the full business case,however,weare not able to commentdefinitively on forecast finalcosts.Until that time, we will prudentlycontinuetowork with external fundersinorder to exploreoptions around anyadditional fundingthatmay potentially be availableifrequired.”

Bloodbikes volunteerislovinghis newvitalrole

Adedicated volunteersayshe hopes hisworkwithacharity will help provideapositiveimagefor themotorcyclingcommunity

StephenTamsvolunteers his spare time to Shropshire, Stafford shireand CheshireBlood Bikes (SSCBB).

TheSSCBB transportsblood, breast milk, patientnotes and smallsurgicaltools to thehospi tals within thearea.

AndMrTamssaysitisgiving himachancetodedicatehis time andpassion formotorbikes– which hehas hadsince buying his first bike as a16-year-old –tohelpthe localcommunity

He spends hisMondays and Tuesdayshelping the Shropshire, Staffordshireand CheshireBlood Bikesand said:“My firstfew shifts have been fantastic.

“I’m still findingmyfeetwhen it comestothe controller shifts, butthere isa greatsupport team on hand to help with anyqueries I mayhave.”

Alongsidesupportingthe NHS andimproving thequality of care forpatients, theSSCBB aims to promote saferridingstandards andapositive imagefor themotor cyclingcommunity

Stevesaid: “Motorcyclists are oftennegativelystereotyped.The

workofthe bloodbikes is important in changing people’s precon ceptions of motorcycling,showing them that it is apositive community to be apartof.”

LynneStone,vicechair of the Shropshire, Staffordshireand CheshireBlood Bikes, added: “We areproud to have such dedicated andpassionatevolunteers in SS CBB.

“Theyworkasateamtoserve ourlocal NHStrustsand we ap plaudthemall.”

Youcan find outmoreabout theShropshire, Staffordshireand CheshireBlood Bikesbyvisiting ssbbgroup.org.uk

Shropshire’s proposed North West Relief Road hasbeen thesubject of opposition from vocalcampaigners

Stephen Tams

‘Virtual ward’will allowpatientsto stay in ownhome

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Shropshire’s Severn Hospicesaysa new‘virtual ward’willallow it to care foranumberofpatientsin theirown homes.

Thehospicesaidthe initiative wouldallow for10peopletoreceive ‘ward-equivalent’care– andremain in theirown homes. The‘virtualward’ will seehospiceconsultants oversee andco-ordinate thepatient’s care daily.Under thearrangement thepatient wouldhaveaccesstowardservices such as complementarytherapy,creative therapy andchaplaincyjustasif they were stayingatthe hospice.

Thecharity said anyspecialist medical equipment needed wouldalsobe provided,withthe supportofother healthcare agenciesand partners us ingexistingsystems andprocesses

BeckyRichardson, thehospice’sdirector of care,said: “Thisisabout how we cangive more people access to the leveland qualityofcaretheyneed,enabling them to be at home

“Wewould triage patients forhos piceadmissionjustaswedo nowand whilethe wardsmightbevirtual,the care we’llbegivingisveryreal.”

Thehospicesaidthe initiative is itscontributiontoanationalstrate gy aimedatimproving palliativecare services

Ms Richardson added: “Our consultantled ‘Virtual Ward’iswhere specific patients areadmitted to an enhanced

levelofcareand supportwithproac tive dailycasemanagement.

“Virtual Wardsoffer ‘wrap-around’ supporttopeoplein theirhomesensuring they canreceive care that meetstheir needsina timely fashion with theaim of reducing theneed for avoidablehospitaladmission.

“The VirtualWardwill enable us to review aperson’s‘Plan of Care’ to ensure this continuestomeetthe person’s individual needs; ensure ap propriate referralsare madeand specialist inputavailable;and review of a person’s emergencyhealthcareplans and/or longer term wishes.”

Pledge made over ‘eyesore’siteintown

ABuilthWells councillor has vowedtotakea‘firm grip’onan eyesoresitein thecentre of town to turn it into aprestigearea.

An upgradetothe Croeso site in theheart of thetownhas been delayedbecause of issues of ownership

Thesitecommemoratesthe in vestitureofKingCharles as the Prince of WalesatCaernarvon Castle in 1969

Thesitehas become an eyesore,the town councilhas heard.

Thetowncouncil hassaidit wouldliketobeabletoupgrade it,but it is unable to applyfor grants to do anyworkbecause

Museum hasnew treasures on display

AMid Walesmuseum has cele brated thearrival of newtreasure acquisitions

PowyslandMuseum hosted the celebrationonTuesday.The event officiallyunveileda newcollection of archaeological treasureacqui sitions. These includeamedieval silver annularbrooch,found in Llandyssil,and agoldMemento Moriringfrom1711, foundin Caersws. Thereare five Tudorsil ver coins, discovered in Church stoke, andthree gold coins, discovered in Trefeglwys,dating back to JamesIand CharlesI

councillorsbelieve theareais ownedbyPowys County Council.

Town clerkLouiseHammond said shehad been told thecounty councilwould be happytohand thesiteovertothe town coun cil, as thecouncil countyhas no moneytoimprove it

Butthe town councilisreticent abouttakingona 990-year leasefor it becauseitwould cost so much moneytodoitupand they wouldnot ownit.

Thecouncil believes theremay be grants availabletopay fora refurbishmentbut it hasbeen missingout on them because of theuncertaintyofownership

Harvestservice to be held at church

Aharvest festival servicewill be held at Sychnant Presbyterian Church at Pantydwr on Sunday at 6pm.

Theguest preacher at theser vice will be theRev Andrew Wy tonofCrossgates

Acup of tea will be served following theservice Awarmwelcome is extended to all, theorganisers of theevent have said

People canvisit theLlandinam Area PastorateFacebookpagefor moreinformation andeventsat thechurch

At arecentmeeting of the town council, Councillor Mark Hammondsaid: “Thishas been hangingaroundfor twoorthree years, we have been trying to identify whoownsthe area

“It’sanabsoluteeyesore so I want to get a firmer grip on this

“Wewanttodosomething about it,wehave£30,000 ringfenced in thebudgetfor projects fornextyear.

“Perhaps we couldmakeita bitofa prestigeareawithacul turaltheme?”

Membersagreed to letCouncillor Hammond workonthe projecttotry to geta resolution

Vacancycomes up following resignation

Thereisavacancy on Knighton Town Council afteramember re signed

JohnGoodband,who waselected at May’selection, wrotealetter to councilmembers tenderinghis resignation

Dr Goodband said he would continue with hisworkwith andfor thepeopleofKnighton through hisrolewithhis wife in thechurch

Thevacancy willbereported to PowysCountyCounciland the processof findinganew member will getunder way.

ABuilth Wellsplayareaistohavea

£6,000 revamp

Ayounger children’s singleswing will be replaced with adoubleswing at Oaklandsplayground, costing £4,500.The town councilwill also fund thereplacement of thepicnic tableareaand twobenches,costing £1,500

Themoneywill come from the council’sproject deliveryfundwhich currentlyhas £10,000 in it,leaving £4,000 forthe rest of the financial year

Theworkwillbedoneinliaison

with PowysCountyCouncil’s play fa cilities officerSteve Butcher.

Councillor Mark Hammond said councillorswereconcerned aboutthe conditionofthe play area andthe lack of PowysCountyCouncil investment, before theCovid lockdown Buttheir enquirieshad to stop when thepandemic hit.

Recently Builth WellsMayorCouncillor Alan Waller andCouncillor Hammondvisited theparkwithMr Butcher.

Membersofthe town council

theproject

Councilisgiven an update on land idea

KnightonTownCouncil hasno jurisdiction to applytoregistersomeland to protecttrees planted there, it has been told

Thecouncil hadenquired about land at thejunctionofMillRoadand Penybont Road to protecttrees planted therebyThe Teme Valley Environment Group. Thegroup wouldthen maintain theland.

Butthe councilhas nowbeentoldit hasnojurisdiction to make an application because it hasno connectionto theland.

Councillorswereadvised anyappli cation wouldneed to come from group

member Anne Mary Davies or Teme Valley EnvironmentalGroup as they have showninterestinthe land by planting twotrees there.

If that wasdone, Ms Davies or the environmentalgroup couldthendonate thelandtothe town council.

TheTemeValleyEnvironment Groupstarted Edible Knightonback in 2010 to establishthe idea of grow ingfood around thetown.

In 2012 it started with planting fruitand nuttrees on road verges and junctions.

Membersagreedtomakefurther le galenquiriesabout theland.

Severn Hospice hasconfirmedplans for avirtual ward to care for patients at home

Seashantyband to host concert

Seashantybandthe LowerDeckers will be dockingattheir home port of Church Strettonfor acharity concert in December

Organisers said theconcert,beingheldonDecember 2in aidof MayfairCommunity Centre,promises awonderful eveningofstirring seashanties, timeless folk songs andtales from thehighseas.

TheShropshiregroup –which in cludes theMayfair caretaker–have toured thecountry entertaining crowds from Mevagissey to Northumberland.

Ahostofentertainmentisbeing plannedatChurchStretton’sSil vester Horne Instituteonthe day.

Membersofthe audience arewel come to take theirown drinks and refreshments to enjoy, theorganis ershavesaid.

Ticketsare availablefor £7 each from Mayfairreception,orbycalling01694 722077

Theeventstart time is 7pm.

Bereavement ideabacked

AShropshireman whoiscam paigning forbereavement awarenesstobetaughtin schoolshas launched apetition –withnearly1,000 people hav ingsigneditwithindays.

JohnAdams,who is adirec torofPerry &PhillipsFuner al Directors, hopestoget an initial10,000signaturesashe lookstopress thegovernment to consider adding thesubject of bereavement to thenational curriculum

Mr Adams started thepetition with thesupport of the National Association of Funeral Directors. He hasworkedwith MPssuchasLudlow’s Philip Dunne, whohas also spoken at national level to push to getMr Adams’sideaintroduced

To sign thepetitionvisit petition.parliament.uk/peti tions/624185

Survey reveals impact of crisis

Almost half of people in Walesare expectingtoborrowmoneytopay theiressential bills, asurveysays.

Asurveyof780 people,released to mark InternationalCreditUnion Day, found48per cent expected to have to borrow to payessential bills such as food, utilitiesand clothing thiswinter.

TheCreditUnionsofWales surveyshowsthe starkreality of the cost of living crisis this winter for peopleinWales,saysaleaderinthe credit union movement

AnnFrancis, chiefexecutive of Cambrian Savingsand Loans–Wales’slargestcreditunion –said: “Manypeopleare trying to spread thecostofChristmas,witheight in 10 having putmoneyaside,almost nine in 10 shopping early, andal most 90 percentsetting abudget.

“However,what’sequally clearis that whilepeoplehavemoneyaside andare budgeting,theyare equally lookingtocredittohelpthem.”

Sculptureishelping to boostorgan donors

Theimpactofaspecial sculptureto honour organdonorsand theirfam ilies is still beingfeltseven months afterits unveiling.

Abespoke statue,entitled‘Be yond Ithaka’, wasintroduced on the groundsofTrenthamEstateonthe border of Shropshire andStaffordshireearlier this year

It wasunveiledinMarch with morethan200 attendeesand made an appearance on BBC’sThe One Show,toraise awarenessofthe differenceorgan donation canmake.

Created by artist RobinWight, thestatueprovidesareflection

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pointfor familieswho have lost lovedones, as well as therecipients of organdonationwho have been given thegift of life.

Now, with OrganDonationWeek having justpassed,staff at theestate have said theimpactofthe statue is still beingfelt, with arise in people consideringorgan dona tion andhavingimportant conver sationsahead of time

Lorraine Elliott, marketingman

ager at theestate, said:“Post-Cov id,the sculpturehas allowedfamilies to come together andremember theirlovedonesina waythatwas difficulttodosoduringthe pan demic.

“The peaceand tranquillity of the gardensatTrenthamalsoallows familiestodothisinanurturing andcalmenvironment,ashospital settings canoftenbeupsetting

“BeyondIthakaand theincredi blecoveragereceived, sawa signifi cant surgeinregistrations

“Weall need to talk with our lovedonesabout thesubject.”

Supermarkets nowcheapest forfuelaslocal garagesare hit

Supermarketsare nowofferingthe cheapest fuel prices aftermonths of independents setting thelowest rates. Allfourofthe majorchains –Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury’sand Tesco–havereduced theirprices to offerthe lowest petroland diesel ratesinShropshire.

Independentretailers have ex plainedwhy theirpriceshave changed in recent days

In astatement,GriffithsGarage in Leintwardine –which hasoften been one of thecheapest– warned itsdieselpricesare settobemore expensive, saying the firm was“out of tricks”tokeepcosts fordrivers down andpriceswould be in the 180s,somethingtheydescribedas “vexing”

“We’re notsurehow longwe’ll be there, themarket isn’tshowingthe volatility it hadin previous spikes whichisreallyhindering ourchanc es,” aspokespersonsaid.

“The good news is we thinkwe’ll still be abletobeatthe widermar ket on unleaded.We’re goingtobe trying to getpricingmovingback in therightdirection as soonas we can.”

RACFuelWatch data also shows thegap betweenthe averageprice of petroland dieselhas surpassed 20p alitre forthe firsttimeever

Last week driverswerepaying an averageof163.13p forunleaded whiledieselhad climbedtonearly 184p (183.94p)–adifferenceof 20.35palitre

Themotoringgroup said the wholesale priceofrefinedfuelhas increasedsince OPEC+announced it wascutting production by two million barrelsaday

Police deal with more than 100slavery casesinregion

More than 100poten tial slaveryvictims were referred to West MerciaPoliceinthe last year, figuresshow, as theHomeOffice reveals planstorestrictclaims to stop alleged“abuse” of thesystem.

Figuresshow therehas been a rise in thenumberofreferrals for supportacrossthe UK,and an ti-slaverycharities arenow calling on thegovernment to stop “dis tracting attentionfromthe real criminals”

It comesafter Home Secretary Suella Bravermanreceivedcriti cism forattributingthe increase in modern slaveryvictims to migrants “gamingthe system”byclaim ing asylum in theUKasvictims of slavery, andreclassifying the crimeasan“illegal immigration andasylum” issue, rather than a

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safeguarding one. ThelatestHome Office figuresshow 118potential modern slaverycases were referred to West Mercia Police forinvestiga tion in theyeartoJune– 72 were aged 17 andunder

Thetotal number is down from 155the year before.But acrossthe UK,modernslaveryreferrals for suspected victimshaverisen.

Therewere14,600inthe year to June,and 5,800ofthemwerechil dren

Potentialcases are flagged through theNationalReferral Mechanism, whichallows firstre sponders, includinglocal authorities,charities andcertain govern ment departments, to referthemto police forces forinvestigation.

Revealingplans to crackdownon what sheseesasfraudulentclaims forasylumunder theModernSlaveryAct,Ms Bravermansaidrecent-

ly:“Thetruth is that many of them arenot modern slaves andtheir claims of beingtrafficked arelies.”

Sincethe newHomeOffice was formed,modernslavery hasbeen listed as an “illegal immigration andasylum” issueoverseen by the immigrationminister, rather than underthe duties of thesafeguard ingministerasbefore.

Theactioncameahead of An ti-Slavery Day, whichwas hosted by arange of anti-slaverycharities and organisations, includingHopeFor Justice, to raise awarenessofthe 50 million people in slaveryaroundthe world

Hope forJustice said Ms Braver man’sreclassification of modern slaveryis“highly regressive”and theshiftingofresponsibility will exacerbatethe issue.

Meanwhile, anti-slaverychari ty Unseen said thenumbers show thereisstill alongway to go to eradicateslavery in theUKand called on thegovernment to “stop

conflatingmodernslavery andim migration”.“Thegovernmenthas provided no evidence that asylum seekersare gaming the system,and by putting outsuchspuriousclaims withoutfacts or contextisverging on irresponsible,”CEO Andrew Wallisadded. “The result is we’re treatingvulnerablepeopleascrimi nals when they most need ourhelp, anddistractingattention from the real criminalsbehindslavery and trafficking.”

Detective superintendentJon athanRoberts, vulnerability and safeguarding lead forWestMercia Police,said: “Weare committed to ensuring that anysuchoffencesare investigated thoroughly so that vulnerable people arekeptsafeand of fendersare broughttojustice

“Modernslavery couldbehap pening in yourcommunity so it’s importantyou arefamiliar with the signsthatcould indicate someone is avictimand help us to investigate by reportingany concerns.”

TheBeyondIthakastatue based at Trentham has helped increase organdonation awareness

‘Think twiceabout taking goldfish prize’

ResidentsinPowys are beingasked to think twicebeforeaccepting a goldfish as aprize if they have attendedafair.

TheadvicecomesfromPowys County Council’sTrading Standards Service, whoalso say thegoldfish prizeshouldonlybeaccepted if theindividualhas theknowledge andequipment necessary to ensure thewelfare needsofthe fish are met, includingtakingithome with outdelay

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Theservice is also reminding people when attendingfairs in the countythatitisanoffence in Wales underthe Animal WelfareAct 2006 to give away an animal as aprize if thepersonisunder theage of 16 andnot accompaniedbyanadult Councillor RichardChurch, cabi netmember forasafer Powys, said: “Animalownership is abig respon sibility that needstobeplanned andwellthought out– nota spur of

themoment thingthathappens just becausesomeone haswon aprize.

“I wouldurgeanyonewho at tendsa funfairtothink twicebefore acceptinga goldfish as aprize. If they do accept it as aprize,you will have adutyofcaretothe animalunder theAnimalWelfare Act 2006 andhavetoensurethattheir needs aremet

“Anyonegivingagoldfish as a prizetosomeone underthe ageof 16 that arenot accompaniedby an adultiscommittinganoffence un derthe act.”

Volunteersare backafter mission to help Ukrainians

SixvolunteersfromShropshireFire andRescueService have returned from amercy missiontoPolandto deliversuppliestothe neighbouring Ukraine.

They delivered two fire engines and250 otheritems of kitwhich wassentontofellow firefighters in theUkraine

Twoengines formed part of a groupof10vehicleswhich were

takenona1,500-milejourney to thewar-torncountry

A7.5-tonne lorry packed with 110 sets of protective equipment andsix electrical saws from fire stations in Shropshirealso formed part of the convoy

They travelled alongsideother firefighters from Britainaspartof FireAid4Ukraine, acharity which hasnow delivered 70 vehicles and

tonnes of kitsince thewar started. Thegroup included area manager Adam Matthews,aservice mechan ic,two firefighters from Shrews bury andone from Wellington.

Mr Matthews said aboutthe trip: “Wewanted to help out, it wasa long journeybut it wasworth it and thehospitality andfriendshipwe sawalong theway helped make the trip.”

Rotarianssupport garden project

Builth WellsRotaryClubhas re spondedtoan appeal from Bryn hyfryd Care Home,onLove Lane, Builth Wells.

Theactivitiesco-ordinator, LeonaGrimley,had avisionfor asensory garden forthe useand inclusion of theelderlyresidents

This wouldentailturning the inside courtyard, whichispresentlyplanted with lowgrowing shrubs,intoa riot of colour and fragrances,witheasyaccess and

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elevatedplanters. This would enable thoseresidents whoare wheelchair-users to participatein tabletop displays

Therotaryclubdonated £200 to theproject,and to help identify othervolunteergroupswho may wish to be involved.The garden is hoping to be open by spring

Rouen,France

NorthCape, Norway

Rotarians BadenPowell andDavid Englandwith Leona Grimley

Arts duoready to explore the ‘lostwords’of Shropshire

THESTRETTONS

Poetry –Artistand illustrator Katy Alston andpoetJeanAtkin,will be at thelibrary from 10.30am-11.30amtoday (Friday) to sharetheir ‘Fan-Peckled’pamphlet of illustrated poemswhich they have createdand which explores 12 lost words of Shropshire. Tickets cost £5 and should be bookedatthe Library.

Dancing -The Ballroom andSequence DanceClubmeets at theSilvester Horne Institute on Saturday at 8pm. New members arealwayswelcome, with or withouta partner.OnMonday, thereis achanceto learntojiveatthe Silvester Horne Institute. Sessionscost£6, pay as yougo, with beginnersat7.30pmand intermediates at 8.30pm

Scottish dancing –Monday also offers an evening of Scottish dancing at All Stretton VillageHall from 7.30pm-9.30pm with tuition andsupportavailable,so no previousknowledge is needed Consultation –ShropshireCouncil’s drafthealthy weight strategy consultation closesonOctober 31 andcan be found on thehomepage. It offers achanceto tell theShropshireCouncil howvaluable such facilities as thepool,gym and skate park arefor thecommunity.

Lottery –The luckynumbersonthe September Lotteryfor Mayfairwere552, 371, 559, 362winning £100,£50,£20, and£10 respectively

Pumpkins –Picka PumpkinatClaybrook Farm,Wall-under-Heywood dailyduring half term week and everySaturdayand Sunday during October from 10am-5pm Carvethem on site andenjoy some field games. Hotdrinksand tastytreatsand a photo booth areavailable

Autumn talk –The Rail Users’ Association autumn talk onTuesday,November 1, is at 2pminthe URCHalland will feature an interesting talk by ex-BRexecutive andformertrain planning manager Chris Clarke on ‘A Railway Life’. Allwelcome Admissionfor non-membersis£2. Flicks –Flicks in theSticksatCardington VillageHallonWednesday,November 2, will beTop Gun Maverick,acertificate 12A film screenedat7.30pm.

School News –St. Lawrence’s Primary School andNursery arehosting an open morning on Thursday, November 3, from 10am-11.30am. TheFriendsofthe school will beserving up hotfood at thelocal fireworksand bonfire night

At Church StrettonSchool students andstaff alltookpartinthe sponsored walk lastFriday, the firstthatcould be arranged since2019, anditwas thanks to theleadership andco-ordinatorsthatit couldtakeplace andtothe sponsors who supported theevent.Thisisanimportant fundraising eventfor theschool and itschosencharity. Students have been able to find outaboutSTEMcareers at a specialcareers event. Thereare special lessonson offeron ‘How to revise’and a CodingClub.TheSchool’s PTAislooking forsome new membersand wouldalso like to hear from occasional volunteersto help at their fundraising events

Craven Arms –South Shropshire Interfaith recently hosted atalkon Pakistan at thePilgrimCentreattended by 16 people.Donations were collected at theevent and together with other donationsreceiveda chequefor £58 whichwillbesenttoDEC to assist with theaftermath of therecent flooding in Pakistan

Prestigiousroyal prizedelight forcollege

AspecialistShropshirecollege has celebrated winningthe Queen’s Awardfor Enterprise –one of the last to be given before the deathof QueenElizabeth II.

Derwen Collegeat Gobowen, near Oswestry,won theQueen’s Awardfor Enterprise forPromoting Opportunity. To mark theachieve ment,the collegeheldacelebra tion eventwhere it waspresented with atrophyand officialscrollby theLordLieutenantofShropshire Anna Turner

Shealso delivered apersonallet terofcongratulations from Derwen

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Collegepatronthe DuchessofKent. Thecollege said theevent waspar ticularlypoignantfollowing thesad deathofHer MajestyQueen Elizabeth

Anna Turner said:“When I heardDerwenCollege hadwon the Queen’sAward forEnterprise, my pridesoared

“Thisisaveryhighaward foramazing businesses;a much sought-afteraward forhighachiev-

ers. Derwen hasbeenrecognised forbeing exceptionalatpromoting opportunity.”

Principaland CEO MerylGreen, whoattendeda receptionatBuckingham Palace in July,said: “Derwen Collegeishavinganexceptional year forawards; forour educational andcareprovision,and forour business ‘Marketplace’.Weare very proudtoreceive this distinguished award, andwould liketothank all ourstaff,students, families, and thecommunity whosupport our college, ourcharity andour Marketplace.”

Councilloristold he canbuild barn withoutdetailed planning permit

Acouncillor cangoahead andbuild abarnonhis farm withoutthe need foradetailedplanningapplication to be made

At ameetingofPowys Coun ty Council’splanningcommittee councillorslookedataprior notice agriculturenotification application by Councillor Adrian Jones.

Applications by Powyscouncillors andcouncil staffare automatically broughtin frontofthe committee

Mr Jones,who is one of thenew 2022 intake in May, waselected to representthe Berriewand Castle Caereinion ward.Hewants to build an agricultural storagebuilding andall associatedworks at Pied House, Garthmyl,nearMontgom ery.

Thestructure will measureapproximately36.3metresinlength, 12.8 metresin width, 4.27 metres in heighttothe eavesgoing up to a maximumof6.5 metresatits high estpoint

Thebuilding will be used to store hayand animal feed andwill be builtnexttoanexistingbarnwhere livestockiskept.

Planning officerLukeWoosnam told councillorsthe applicationdid not need afullplanningapplication anditcould be builtusing permit teddevelopment rights

Planning committee solicitor, ColinEdwards said:“In accordance with theplanningprotocolIhave reviewed the file andconfirm that theapplication hasbeenprocessed normally.”

Councillor Gareth Pugh said: “Obviously this is only in frontofus becauseAdrianisacountycouncil lor.”

Businesses focusonsurvival as confidenceseessharp fall

Business confidencein Shropshirehas taken asharp fall with many companiesfocussing on survivingthe economic downturn,asurveyhas found.

Shropshire ChamberofCom mercesaidits latest quarterlysur veyrevealedbusinessconfidence levels showed a‘starkdownward shift’inthe thirdquarter of this year –hitting theirlowest level sincethe survey’s recordsbegan in 2009

Recruitmentproblemsalsocon tinuetohamperprogress, with more than threequartersof firms seekingtoexpandsayingtheyare unable to find appropriate staff.

Morethan70per cent of busi nesses arenow working below ca pacity,the survey reveals, while nearly athird sayproblemswith baddebts areincreasing.

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Alex Brown, Shropshire Cham ber’spolicyand projects officer, said:“Theresults show that this is averytough anduncertain time for many of ourbusinesses

“BeforeCovid,competition was traditionallycited as thebiggest worry.Duringthe heightofthe pandemic this switched to become a fear of taxation –but nowconcerns over rising inflationisheadand shouldersabove allother fears.”

Thesurvey, whichwas carried outshortlybeforethe government’s controversial mini-budget,also highlighted other key‘fear factors’ as unfriendly exchange ratesfor internationaltraders, andongoing interest rate rises

Mr Brownsaid: “Those seeing improvedconfidenceinturnover droppedbackto33per cent,down from 54 percentinthe second quar terand 61 percentat thestart of

theyear. Confidencealwaysrides high above reality, so this is astark downward shift.”

Morethanthree quarters of Shropshirecompanies trying to re cruitoverthe three-month period said they hadexperienced difficul ties,accordingtothe survey

Onebusinessfromthe manufacturing sector commented: “Appli cantsare much more likelytowork foraspecificperiodand moveon.”

Anotherfromthe retail sector added: “Overall,availability of candidatesispoor. Youngerapplicants do notwanttolearn,and oldercan didatesare lookingfor less respon siblepositions.”

Companiesreported asteady stream of candidates whofailedto turn up forinterviews, andothers whosaidtheyliked thework, but notthe workinghours

Just over aquarter of companies said they were lookingtoinvest more money in plantand machinery.

Thechamber says this maybe driven by aneedtocounteractthe ongoingskillsshortage by increasingautomation.

ThenumberofShropshirebusinesses lookingtoinvestintraining roseslightlyin comparison with the second quarter, with several firms pointing to theneedto‘multi-skill’ more stafftoadapt to changing times.The survey also foundfewer than aquarter of county business es increaseddomestic salesinthe thirdquarter of this year,down from 41 percentinthe previous three months

Export salesincreases also fell forthe fourth successivequarter ShropshireChamber’s quarterly economic survey resultsare feddirectly into theBritish Chambers of Commerce’s national database

Ruth Ross,ShropshireChamber’sdeputychief executive, said: “It’sreallyimportant forusthatas many businesses as possibletake time to fill in this survey.”

Lord Lieutenant Anna Turnerand theMayorofOswestryJay Moorewith staffand students from thecollege

your poppy’ programmelaunchedinregion

Aproject that honoursservicemen andwomen,bothpastand present, hasbeenlaunchedbyapoliceand crimecommissioner.

PCCJohnCampion, of West Mercia Police,has launched the ‘Pin yourpoppy’project in collab orationwithShropshire’sBritish IronworkCentre.

It comesahead of this year’s Re membranceDay wherelocal people arebeing encouraged to create theirown poppytoillustratewhat remembrancemeans to them

Thepoppiesmusthaveahookon them so they canthenbeattached to oneofthe six‘UnknownTom

my’statues whichhavebeenmade by theteamatthe BritishIronworkCentre

Funded by PCCJohnCampion, thestatues will appear outside West Mercia’s police stations in cludingMalinsgate, Shrewsbury andKidderminster

Mr Campionsaid: “Pleaseget involved in ourRemembranceDay project.

“Itisagreat opportunityto showcasethe creativity of communities acrossWestMercia while paying tributetoservicemenand womenwho have served or are servingin ourarmed forces

“I really want everyone whocre ates apoppy to symbolise what it meanstothem–Ican’t wait to see theexcitingdesigns that people come up with

“Statuesare easily accessible acrosseverycountyinWestMercia so please getcreative andpin your poppybyThursday,November10.”

Atotal of 17 ex-servicemenand womenare currentlyserving in theforce andthe PCCalso funds Remember Veterans to thetuneof £25,000

Formoreinformation visitthe PCC’swebsite at westmercia-pcc gov.uk/pinyourpoppy

Confidenceinpoliceforce is

high,‘butthere’s more to do’

DOMINICROBERTSON ChiefReporter

Shropshire’s crimecom missionersayshis latest survey shows79per cent of peopleinthe county have confidenceinWest Mercia Police.

In otherareas thesurveyshows mixedresults,with93per cent saying the police have their support, and87per cent saying they trust theforce,but only 21 percentsay ingtheysee an officeratleast once aweek. Theresults show 87 per cent of people areconfident they cancontact police in an emergency, butonly54per cent were satisfied with levels of policing

Mr Campionsaidheisworking to make sure people seemorepolice officers, andaddedhehas held for malmeetingswiththe ChiefCon stable over thematter.

He said:“Theoverwhelming ma jority of people have confidencein West Mercia Police,theycan consistentlytrust them andrelyon them when they need them

“There is still,however,away to go,Iwanteveryoneinour commu nities to not only be safe buttofeel safe.Visibility is an area of focus that Iknowmatters greatlytoour communities.”

AssistantChief ConstableRachel Jones said:“We know thereismore to do andwewill continue to deliver ourcommitments setout in ourLocalPolicingCommunity Charter.”

MembersofBuilth

Choir’sperformance hitall theright notes

Membersofapopular choirturned musicalnotes into themonetary kind to raise moneyfor brilliant causes

Builth Male VoiceChoir visited Llandudnotostage afundraising concert.

Theconcert wasstagedinabid to help raise fundsfor HopeHouse andTyGobaith Children’s Hospic es

Thechoir performedatStJohn’s

Newairline recruiting cabincrew

Anew airlineplanningtostart flying from Birmingham Airport is hiring cabincrewtowelcome itspassengers.

Hans Airwaysisplanningto runregular flights from Birming hamtoAmritsar, whichisin the north westernstate of Punjab, India.

Recruitmenthas begunfor cab-

in crew,with20roles available. Thecompany is welcomingappli cantstoapply forthe advertised roles, butitdoes have alistof mandatoryrequirements

Thejob listingstatesthatfull training will be provided,and thoseinterested should apply by emailing ccrecruitment@ hansairways.com.

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MethodistChurchand raisedmore than £600.

They shared thestage with re nowned Llandudno-born harpist DylanCernyw, whohas accompanied thelikes of Bryn Terfel,Shan Cothiand KatherineJenkins

Thechoir performeditems from

itsexpanding repertoire includ ingthe classicWelsh hymn Bryn Myrddinand an arrangementof YouAre TheReasonwhich was made famous by CalumScott Builth Male VoiceChoir hasbeen going formorethan50years

Underthe leadership of musical director Adrian Morgan, thechoir andits many supporters help raise fundsfor charityand variousgood causes

Avian flurules have to be followed

Allbirdkeepers acrossthe region have been included in newrules to lowerthe risk of bird flu.

It is nowalegal requirementfor allbirdkeepers in GreatBritain to follow strict biosecuritymeasures to help protecttheir flocks from the threat of avian flu.

Therehavebeenrecentout breaks closetoShropshire, in east Cheshireand Worcestershire Keeperswithmorethan500

birdswillneed to restrict access for non-essentialpeopleontheir sites, workers will need to change clothingand footwear before entering bird enclosures andsitevehicles will need to be cleanedand disinfected regularlytolimitthe risk of thediseasespreading

Backyard owners with smaller numbersofpoultry includingchick ens, ducksand geesemustalso take stepstolimitthe risk of thedisease.

Fearsoverlong term ill health

Almost 90,000 sick notesweregiv en to patients in Shropshire,Telford andWrekinlastyear, new fig ures show

The figurescome as ahealth charitywarns long-termill health is having profound consequenceson workers, employers, and the Gov ernment’s finances

Since2012, GPshavebeenableto give patients electronic‘fitnotes’, whichsay whetherthe patientistoo sick to return to work, or give other recommendations, suchasa phased return to work.

NHSDigital data shows88,964of thesenotes were given to patients in theformerNHS Shropshire, Telford andWrekinCCG area in the year to June –equivalentto30,993 forevery100,000 registered working-aged patients

These figurescover thenumber of individual notesissued, andpatients mayhavereceivedmultiple notesover thecourse of theyear.

AcrossEngland,the number of fitnotes roseto10.4million in the year to June,up8.6 percentfrom 9.5million in theyeartoJune2019.

Therehas also been asignifi cant national increasein fitnotes given forlongdurations –132,000 fitnotes were issued forleave of 20 weeksorlongerinthe year to June, up 42 percentfrom93,000 three yearsprior

It hasbeensuggested that ‘long Covid’ couldbecontributingtothe increase in workers beingsignedoff forlongerperiods,alongside longer waitinglists forNHS treatment

Tell public cost of relief road

Thepublicshouldbetoldthe expected increase in costsfor Shrewsbury’s NorthWestRelief Road,itwas demanded

LiberalDemocratCouncillor forCopthorne in thetown, Rob Wilson, said that he hadbeen frustrated at alackofanswers from Shropshire Councilover thepotential cost of theroad.

Thecouncil says it will not know thefull rise in theprice of theroaduntil it hascompleted itsbusinesscasefor theproject

ButShrewsbury&Atcham’s ConservativeMP, Daniel Kawczynskihas revealed he is seek inganother £27.5million forthe projectfromgovernment.

Mr Kawczynski’s letter to theDepartmentfor Transport (DfT)statesthatamountwould accountfor 75 percentofthe growth in costs.

That wouldleave thecouncil to find around £9.1 million.

Themostrecentpublicestimate forthe projectfromthe councilis£81 milion –with £54.4m coming from Government,£28.5 million from the councilitself,and £4.2 million from theMarches LocalEnter prise Partnership(LEP).

Therisingcosts come as in flationsoars andthe priceof rawmaterials,togetherwith workforce costs, go up.Council lor Wilsonsaid: “Justsayingwe have to wait forthe full business case,thatisnot acceptable.”

Tribute–PCC John Campion

Scheme to ease fuel billsmisery

Anew scheme to help tackle fuel poverty in Powyshas been ap proved.

ECO4 Flex will be relaunched by PowysCountyCouncil afterthe grantschemewas approvedbycab inet

Theschemewill enable home en ergy improvements to be delivered to Powysresidents in fuel poverty Deliveryofthe newand improved scheme will againbedelivered on behalf of thecouncil by Warm Wales, acommunity interest company

Warm Waleswill provide afully managedscheme, fieldenquiries, undertakeassessmentofclienteli gibility andworkdirectlywithenergy providersand agents obligated to deliver measures underthe scheme

TheadoptedStatement of Intent, allows Powyshouseholdsatriskof fuel poverty access to fundingunderthe Energy CompanyObligation if they meet thescheme’scriteria.

RSPCAinplea forsupport

TheRSPCAhas launched an urgent appeal forfostercarers as statistics reveal 700rescued animalsare waitingfor aspace

Thecharity hasrevealedanimalsincluding dogs,cats, rab bitsand exotic petsare currently beingheldateightprivate boarding establishments across theregion.

It comesas thecharity is ‘full to bursting’atits 59 rehoming centresacrossthe UK andis spending £26,000 aweekfor the temporarycareofhundreds of rescuedanimals with private boarders

Nowthe charityhas urged potentialfostercarersin Shropshireand therestofthe West Mercia region to come forward, to help ease the pressure.

To applytobeafostererand formoreinformation,people canvisit volunteer.rspca.org.uk

Rugby refereeto speakatevent

Oneofthe best knownworld rugby referees will be in Shropshire in De cember to talk abouthis lifeinthe sport.

NigelOwens will be at aspecial BookaBookshopevening on De cember 14 at TheHolroyd Community Theatre,WestonRhyn.

Carrie Morris, from Booka, said: “Joinusfor an eveningwithNigel Owens, oneofthe most famous refereesinworld rugby, as he reveals allabout hiscareerinhis newautobiographyThe FinalWhistle.”

NigelOwens firstpickedupthe refereewhistle aged 16 afterhewas told he wouldn’tmakeitasaplayer.

He officiatedhis first international game in 2005 betweenIreland and JapaninOsaka andhemadehis WorldCup debutin2007inFrance.

He retiredfrominternational rugbyin2020afterbecomingthe firstpersontoofficiate 100Test matches, includingthe 2015 World CupFinal.

Youngsters show offall their talentsatculturalcelebration

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LlandrindodWells Children’s Eisteddfod took placethisyearinHoly TrinityChurch.

Thecommittee feared thevenue wouldbeempty,but needn’thave been worried because thechildren andparents supportedthe eventreally well

Themusic wasadjudicated by De lyth Taylor andthe literature by Yd wena Jones,bothfromthe Brecon area.

Seven schoolstookpart in the off-stagecompetitionsand four schoolsperformed inthe Eisteddfod. Rhayader School Choirwon theperpetual cupand this was presentedbyLlandrindod Wells Mayor Councillor Laurence Weerdmeester-Price. Jake Archibaldreceived theliteraturetrophyand Miriam Morrisreceivedthe music trophy.

Theconductor forthe daywas the RevAndrewTweed.MrTweed has been theconductor formanyyears andhas recently received an award forhis contribution to localeisteddfodau.

Results– Nursery/Reception. Solo –1,Luna fromRhayader; 2,Rory from Trefonnen. Recitation –1,RoryfromTrefonnen;2,Luna fromRhayader. Yrs1& 2Recitation –1,Reo from Trefonnen; 2, Hugo from Trefonnen; 3, Matildafrom Trefonnen. Solo –1,LilyJayne from Rhayader;2,Faith from Trefonnen;

3, Drew from Trefonnen. Yrs3&4 Solo –1,SiennafromTrefonnen; 2, Ffion from Trefonnen; 3, Ethan from Cefnllys.Recitation–1, EllisfromTrefonnen;2, Eila from Trefonnen; 3, Lucas from Cefnllys andJackfromTrefonnen.Piano Solo –1,Ffion from Trefonnen; 2, Eila from Trefonnen; 3, Amber from Cefnllys, OsianfromTrefonnenand Eleanor from Trefonnen. Inst.Solo– 1, Ffion from Trefonnen AllAge

Piano/Instrumental Duet –1, Carysand Isla from TrefonnenYrs 5&6Solo– 1, LilliefromLlanfihan gelRhydithon;2,IslaHfromCef nllys;3,Annabelle from Cefnllys Recitation -1,JakefromCefnllys; 2, Isla CfromTrefonnen;3,Frankie from Llanfihangel Rhydithon and Harley from Cefnllys.Piano Solo -1,Miriam; 2, Elin from Trefonnen; 3, CarysfromTrefonnen.Welsh Learners Recitation -1,Lilliefrom Llanfihangel Rhydithon; 2, Lyd

ia from Llanfihangel Rhydithon Instrumental Solo -1,IslaCfrom Trefonnen; 2, FrankiefromLlanfihangel Rhydithon; 3, Korayfrom Trefonnen. AllAges InstrumentalEnsemble -1,Elin, Ffion and Mirian.SchoolChoir –1,Rhayader; 2, Cefnllys.Special Prizes forthe people whogavethe adjudicators themostpleasureLiterature–Jake from Cefnllys Music- Miriam OffStageresults.Nursery/Reception Art- 1, RosieSedgwickfromTre fonnen;2,Logan Wheelerfrom Cefnlly; 3, Jude Beckingham and CharlieHaasefromFirst Steps Nursery.Yrs.1 &2 Art–1, Isaac Duggan from Llanfihangel Rhy dithon;2, Cara from Rhayader;3, Arthur Jones from Rhayader.Yrs 3&4Handwriting –1,Jessica from Crossgates;2,Ula Sarpongfrom Cefnllys;3,GwynThomas from Llanbister.Art–1,AuraDaviesfrom Trefonnen; 2, Oliver from Rhayad er;3, JessicafromCrossgates.Sto

Winnerofthe SpecialAward for Literature wasJakeArchibald,left. Prize-winnerfromFirst StepsNursery wasCharlieHaase,right.

ry/Poem–1, CharlieGriffithsofLla nfihangel Rhydithon; 2, Lola Jones from Llanfihangel RhydithonYrs 5 &6Handwriting –1,PhoebeMor ganfromCefnllys; 2, Connor from Llanbister;3,LaraFairclough from Cefnllys.Art –1,Ffion Farrow from Llanfihangel Rhydithon;2,Aaron Mahy from Trefonnen; 3, MabelWil liamsonfromCefnllys. Story/poem–1, Lois Lawrence from Llanfihangel Rhydithon; 2, FrankiePipisova-Price from Llanfihangel Rhydithon; 3, An nieDugganfromLlanfihangel Rhy dithon.All ages Photography1,Ffion Thomas from Trefonnen; 2, Lillie BuftonfromLlanfihangel Rhydith on;3,James Duggan from Llanfihan gelRhydithon.3Dmodel -1,Rhayader group(Archie,Korben, Frankie, Hunter,Gaku, Hari); 2, KoreyNaisbittfromTrefonnen;3,IslaCorbett from Trefonnen.

Visitto valley cannow be an ‘appy’ experience

TheElanValleyApp,which gives visitors thechancetoexperience theElanValley’suniquehistory andlandscape as they move around theestate, hasbeenlaunched.

Theapp is aproduct of Elan Links, aNationalLottery HeritageFundschemetosecureand celebratethe naturaland cultural heritage of thearea.

The app, whichhas been directly funded by Arwain PowysLeader funding, works from aGPS signal Once downloaded onto asmart phone, it givesvisitorsa richer ex perience of theElanValleyarea, encouragingthemtoexplorethe whole72-milesiteand discover

historiesthatgo back as faras79 AD.Featuresofthe appinclude historic sitesand ancientmonuments, includingaRoman marchingcamp, medievalpillow mounds andaleadmine, andfascinating “now andthen” slidersfor anum berofElanValley‘hotspots’.

It also includes walking, cycling anddriving trails with details of length andaccess,including a heritage caraudio trail narrated by Welshactor Llion Williams, andaninteractive treasurehunt exploringsomeofthe features in Elan Valley

Scheme manager Eluned Lewis said:“Theapp is an importanttool

forpeoplewishing to exploreand discover more about theheritage of theElanValley. We arereally lookingforward to seeing people of allagesusing it anddiscovering more about thevalley.”

Thedevelopmentofthe appwas funded by thePowys Arwain Rural DevelopmentFundand,through theElanLinks Partnership, was supportedbyDwr CymruWelsh Waterand theElanValleyTrust ElanLinks is ledbya partnership boardcomprisingElanValley Trust, DwrCymru WelshWater, CommunityArtsRhayaderand District (CARAD), TirCoedand NaturalResources Wales.

Prize-winners from TrefonnenAaron,Elin,Carys, Koreyand Isla

Winnerofthe SpecialAward for Musicwas Miriam Morris Prize-winners from YsgolLlanfihangel Rhydithon (Dolau)

Prize-winners from Trefonnen –Ffion,Eila, Ellis, Eleanor and Sienna

TheElan Valley

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Theshow takesplace on Novem ber5-6

Biosecurityadvicesuccess

Afreeservice offeringfarmers biosecuri ty advice to preventthe spread of TB hasbeen lauded most of thefarmerswho accessed it.

SarahTomlinson, technical di rector at theTBAdvisoryService (TBAS) –which offers livestock farmersin Englandfreebiosecurity advice to protecttheir animalsfrom thedisease–saidshe wasdelighted

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to shareareporthighlighting the service’ssuccess from 2017-21.

Shesaid: “The report shows 2,280 farmswerevisited and 2,400farmers were given over-the phone advice from TBAS over the four-year-periodwith90per cent rating theservice as excellentand 92 percentsayingthe recommenda tionsgiven to them were very use

ful. This is really encouragingasit showsTBAShas provided valueto thousandsoffarmers andhas hope fullyempowered them to seeTBas an infectious diseasethattheycan take stepstocontrol, ratherthan somethingcompletely outoftheir control.”

MrsTomlinsonsaidthe service wasdesignedtoshowfarmers that whilethere arethingstheycan’t control, thereare things they can controlontheir ownfarm.

Presentations will be made

Scholars whowill this year present the findings from their studytravels have been an nounced by theNuffieldFarm ingScholarshipsTrust

Thescholarswill make their presentations at theNuffield FarmingConferenceatCardiff City Hall on November23-24

Ticketstoattendthe Nuffield FarmingConferenceand Annu al Dinner areavailable on the NuffieldFarming website, along with additional eventdetails

FATSTOCK MARKETS

Ludlow Tel: 01584872251

Brecon Tel: 01874622386

Worcester Tel: 01905769770 WEDNESDAY

Knighton Tel: 01547528621 THURSDAY

Kington Tel: 01544230316 THURSDAY

STORE

LUDLOW,FRIDAY28thOCTOBER

KNIGHTON,FRIDAY18thNOVEMBER

Sale of StoreCattleinc.Cows&Calves, In Calvers& Bulling Heifers, PrizeSaleofCullCowsplus StoreLambs. Catalogueentriesclose Thursday 10th November at 5.00pm

WORCESTER, SATURDAY 19th NOVEMBER

Sale of StoreCattle, StoreSheep,Calvesand Weanlings &Fodder. Sheepat10.00am,Calvesat11.00am,Cattleat 11.30am. Catalogueentries closeMonday 14th November at 3.00pm

BRECON,SATURDAY19th NOVEMBER

Sale of Heifers& Calves,Cows&Calvesand BreedingBulls. Sale at 11.00am. Catalogueentriesclose Thursday 10th November at 5.00pm

ORANGE STORESALES–TBCATTLE

LUDLOW,FRIDAY18thNOVEMBER

Sale

BRECON,FRIDAY28thOCTOBER

KNIGHTON,FRIDAY4th

Calves,InCalvers &Bulling Heifers&Store Lambstoinclude Organic Stock. Catalogue entriesclose Thursday 27th Octoberat5.00pm.

WORCESTER, SATURDAY 5thNOVEMBER

Sale of StoreCattle, StoreSheep &Calvesand Weanlings Sheepat10.00am,Calvesat11.00am,Cattleat11.30am Catalogueentries closeMonday 31st Octoberat3.00pm.

BRECON,TUESDAY8th NOVEMBER

Sale of StoreLambs. Sale at 10.00am. Catalogueentriesclose Thursday 3rdNovember at 5.00pm

KNIGHTON,TUESDAY8th NOVEMBER

PrizeShowand Sale of Weaned Calves,Young StoreCattle& YoungBulls.Saleat11.00am.Catalogue entriesclose Monday 31st November at 5.00pm

LUDLOW,FRIDAY11thNOVEMBER

PrizeShow& Sale of StoreCattle(Valbazen Rose Bowl & George Davies Salver)togetherwithStore Sheepincluding Show andSaleofStore Lambs(TomStead Trophy) plus Calves &Fodder.

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REPORT

KNIGHTON THURSDAYOCTOBER 20,McCartneys reportanentryof1,107 finished lambs and 421 CullEwesand one Ram. Best sold were lambswithplenty of coverover 42 kilosupto47kg. Heavylambsstill a good tradewithmeatbut less perkilo than the42-47kg lambs. Topprice per head was£117for 54 kilosand 252ppk for 45 kilo lambs. Another good show from vendors.Overall average onthe daywas 229.15ppk sellingto252ppk for 45.00kglambs, achieving £113.50 from GPrice &Son.Alsoto242ppk for 43kg lambsachieving £104.00fromH E Williams& Son.Top priceper head was £117.00for 54kg lambsfromBO& CE Roberts.Manyplainer mule andhills ewes forward.Overall average was£64.45 selling to £137 forewesfromBWGittins. Mule ewes sold to £100.50fromJN Morris& Son.Hill ewes to £52.50 from AScatchard.Ramsaveragedto£83.00 selling to £83.00 from RHJCroxton & Son(farms)Ltd.For up to date market information or entriesspeak to one of our auctioneers: Jenny Layton Mills07867 522859 KatieDavies07817 474241 or Lloyd Humphreys 07534532468.

KINGTON

THURSDAYOCTOBER 20,McCartneys of Kingtonreport agood entryof finished sheep with an excellenttrade onthe week Lambssoldto242ppk (SQQ 228ppk) and £125 perheadand Cull sheepto £150 perhead. Agood trade throughout on themeatedlambs with a firmer trade than earlier in theweek. Lightlambs were also averygood tradeproviding they were meatedand well bred.Avery pleasingtrade on theweek with thewhole section averaging agood 228ppkSQQ Lambsbetween 32 to 40 kg averaged 233ppkupto234ppk whichaveraged £91per head.Lambs between 40 to 45 kg averaged 228ppkupto242ppkwhich averaged £97per head.Lambs between 45 to 52 kg averaged224ppk upto 241ppk whichaveraged£108per head.Lambs between 52 kg plusaveraged214ppkupto 221ppk whichaveraged£114per head

Cull ewes,tups, wethers, storelambs& goats–A mixedentryofcullsheep on thewholebut anysheepwithmeatwere astrong trade. Thestronger sortswere selling between £85and £1,119.Wehave excellentdemand from eight buyers on aweekly basis with agood tradeand premiumspaidtothe bestmeatedsheep Theoverall average beinga good £60per head. Thebuyersare currentlyrequiring allkindsofcullsheep fortheir orders, if youhaveany cull sheep it is agood time to getthem sold.Tups averaged £45per head, selling up to £150 perhead. Goats averaged£49 per head. McCartneys at Kington, offera free on-farmlivestock gradingand marketing advice service. KingtonMarketisevery Thursday, from 11am with Lambsfollowedbycull sheep,light andstore lambs. Forfurther information call Gareth Wall on 01544 230316 or 07974143336.

TENBURY

SATURDAY OCTOBER 15,NickChampion Auctioneersreport another excellententry of 3,649store sheep. Theongoing lack of grassand rising feed costs continue to dampen demand forthe smallerlong-term lambsinparticular, whilst themedium andstronger lambswerestill in good demand.The breeding ewes were in fair demand albeitatlowerlevels. Storelambs –3,199.Another greatentryforward although much less strength on offer with alot of thelambslacking condition andsizedue to thesevere keep shortage throughthe summer andautumn.All the meatier lambswerewell sold topping at £108.50for Charollais/Texelxwether lambsfromMrs AP Champion,Rochford, closelyfollowedat£108for abunch of Texelxwether lambsfromN Wildig &Sons, Thornbury.The fewpensof strongerewe lambs were keenly sought after selling to atop of £122 forSuffolk xNCMulefromK SBeaumont& Sons, Nash andto£118for Charollais xfromJ RBrick,RichardsCastle. MixedLambs toppedat£104for Charollais xfrom ALayton,Vowchurchwithtup lambs also topping at £104 forMulexfromK IMatravers,Eastham.Strongerlambs

generallysold from £93to£104with well-bredmedium-term andbetter-quality farming lambsgenerallyfrom£76 to £90 andlong term, plainand lightweight types from £64to£74 with only theverysmall hill lambsand poorer sortsfrom£45 to £62. Theoverall average was£76.72 (£88.73–2021) Texelx,108.00, NWildig &Sons, Thornbury,102.00, RG Mapp Knighton on Teme.Charollaisx,108.50, MrsAPChampion,Rochford. Suffolkx, 98.00PAJones,Haytons Bent.Rouge x, 75.00HEL &HMBradley& Son,Knighton on Teme.Clunx,95.00,Mrs EMThomas, Boraston. Shropshirex,90.00,A EField &Son,Sutton,77.00,A EField &Son Sutton.Welsh x, 54.00,D HHeighway& Co,Clee St Margaret.Ryeland x, 79.50, Roberts Partners, Boraston. Mule,89.00, ICMapp, KnightononTeme, 104.00,K IMatravers,Eastham.Cheviot x, 84.50, J& SAmphlett, Bitterley.Lleyn,88.00 MrsS EPeters, Crossbank.Longwool, 85.00, Miss MGraham, Oldwood Herdwick,60.00,Miss KWright, Tenbury Wells.Romneyx,63.00,P Lloyd,Clee St Margaret.WiltshireHorn, 51.00, RJ& KASmith,Nash. Breeding Ewes–233 Averyvariableentryofyearlingewes including some shockers metwithanear totalclearance with Suffolkxyearlings topping at £152 from Cleeton FarmingCo, Mamblewithother pensselling at £142 and£140. TexelxAberfield sold to £140 from LK& CA Lewis, Ditton Priors and Lleynxsold to £130 from MrsJE &C FBJones,Coreley. Ryelandtwo-year olds sold to £92fromMrs IRollings, Rhos.The overall yearling average was £121 97 (£120.22– 2021)Cull&grazing ewes –211 An increased entrymet a firm demand despiteashortage of flesh anda very largeproportion of lightweight grazing andplain hill ewes on offer. The fewmeatier ewes meta strong demand with Texelxtopping at £120.Cheviot x Texelto£100, Beltex xto£94,Wiltshire Hornat£82,Lleyn to £90.50,Suffolk xMulesto£114, WelshMules to £74, Ryelandsto£68,North CountryMules to £74, Herdwicks to£45,Swaledales at £44.50,Welsh to £43.50.The overall average was£54.79. BreedingRams–6

ATexel shearling topped at £220.50, a Cheviotshearlingmade£178.50,a Clun shearling£157.50,a Lleynshearling £105 andWiltshireHornshearlingsto£73.50.

LUDLOW

FRIDAYOCTOBER21,TBrestricted store sale.storecattle– 330.Topprice steer per head:£1,400. Topprice Steer per kg:273ppk.Top priceHeifer per head: £1,150.Top priceHeifer per kg:270ppk An increasedentry of TB Restricted storecattlethismonth.Steers –186 ave. 219ppk& £978. Adecentshowofstore steersoverall metcompetitivebidding with theforward Continentalsteers toppingat£1400 for570kg Limousinxat 21 months.Similarsorts notfar behind at £1380, £1345, £1275.Charolais xto £1210, £1150, £1145for 16-17months. Simmentalxsteerstopped at £1345for 17 months. Well-bredContinentalsteers 240ppk to 270ppk toppingat273ppk (£1150)for 16 months. Dairyx Limousin to £1355for 24 months andBritish Blue to £1220, £1190, £1175. AberdeenAngus steers£1180 and £1115 andHereford steers£1155.MediumtermContinenta andNativesteers generally210ppkto 230ppk for 400kg+.Younger, longer termsteersharder to place as expected. Largeframed Friesiansteersto£1,025 Heifers –144 ave. 208& £916.Strong demand andplentyofcompetition for heiferswiththe strongestContinenta sortstopping at £1,480 forsuckler bred Simmentalweighing 665kg. Limousinx £1350, £1,265, £1,245,£1,220for 27-30 months. Charolaisx heifers£1,095, £980,£950for 13-15months. Suckler bred Continentalheifers245ppkto 265ppk topping at 270ppk for 15 months Limousinx.Dairy xLimousinheifersto £1,260 for21monthswithBritish Blue £1,200,£1,190. Aberdeen Angusheifers to £1,185,£1,120. MediumtermDairy, Continentaland Nativesorts generally 200ppk to230ppkwithyoungersorts a similar storytothe youngersteers

LUDLOW

MONDAY OCTOBER 24

priceLambs per kg:266ppk. Average SQQ: 228ppk. Abetter show of lambs in terms of qualityand numbers.Lambs that have that bitextra finish andweight conducted apremium. Severalmore better andexporttypes on offeragain selling to apremium priceof240ppk plus toppingat266ppk. Freeonfarmgrading serviceavailable. Call01584 872251 Finished cattle –85. Heifers –55. Top priceHeifer per head:£1,961. Topprice Heiferper kg:311ppk. Averageprice Heiferper kg:244ppk.Steers –30. Top priceSteerper head:£1,787. Topprice Steer per kg:306ppk.Average price Steer per kg:245ppk. Asolidbeeftrade with afew moreonoffer.Butchersgrade cattle selling well topping at 306ppk and 311ppk.Commercial gradecattle againsold well.Cattlewiththatbit extra coveragain selling to apremium. More cattle neededoverthe next fewweeks in therun-uptoChristmas.Prime bulls -118.Top pricebull: £1,972.Top price bull per kg:287ppk.Average bull per head: £1,428.Average pricebullper kg: 226ppk. An increasednumber of bulls this week with astrong tradeto match. Some excellentquality again with the best Limousinsorts topping at 287ppk &£1,972. Continentalbulls with shape andcover250ppk andabove with the best grades 270ppk to 285ppk.Dairy x British Blue 215ppk to 238ppk.Hereford bullsto234ppk with others220ppk+. Astrong tradeagain for Dairybulls toppingat233ppk with plenty overthe 200ppk mark.Lim x: 281ppk (570kg), 270ppk (575kg),269ppk (615kg), 267ppk (615kg), 266ppk (630kg), 266ppk (660kg), 264ppk (615ppk), 264ppk (645kg), 263ppk (610kg). Top GrossPrices: £1,966,£1,839, £1,792 £1,770,£1,752, £1,752, £1,724,£1,703, £1,699,£1,676; Brbx:250ppk (615kg), 238ppk (645kg), 225ppk (550kg) 222ppk (505kg), 220ppk (585kg), 218ppk (560kg), 218ppk (530kg), 215ppk (490kg),213ppk (555kg), 212ppk (585kg). TopGross Prices:£1,534, £1,531,£1,284, £1,237, £1,234,£1,218, £1,179,£1,152, £1,118,£1,105; Cont x: 260ppk (760kg),259ppk(705kg)

258ppk (585kg), 246ppk (680kg), 236ppk (635kg), 236ppk(620kg) 230ppk (740kg),230ppk (665kg), 227ppk (675kg), 225ppk (580kg). TopGross Prices:£1,822, £1,764,£1,698,£1,669, £1,627,£1,596, £1,528, £1,506,£1,460, £1,437.Traditional:234ppk (545kg), 230ppk (540kg),229ppk (690kg), 228ppk(665kg),225ppk (580kg) 222ppk (700kg), 210ppk (600kg), 209ppk(595kg),193ppk (635kg). Top GrossPrices:£1,576, £1,550,£1,512, £1,302,£1,272,£1,257,£1,240, £1,239, £1,222,£1,152. Dairy: 233ppk(505kg), 219ppk(485kg),216ppk (515kg), 213ppk (520kg), 210ppk (500kg), 208ppk (490kg),205ppk (530kg), 204ppk (510kg), 202ppk (525kg), 200ppk (510kg). TopGross Prices:£1,174, £1,109,£1,105, £1,083,£1,059, £1,057, £1,047,£1,040, £1,037,£1027;Cullcows –13. Topprice cow: £1,141.Top price cowper kg:147ppk.Top pricecullbull: £1,412.Top pricecullbullper kg:135ppk Averageprice cow: £881.Average price cowper kg:121ppk.Grade 1Cows to 147ppk &£1,141. Grade2Cowsto 131ppk &£1,066. Grade3Cowsto 128ppk&£928. Grade4Cowsto105ppk &£646. An average show of cows in termsofnumber andquality.Trade very much reflective of theoverall qualityand demand notassharp as amonth ago. Cull sheep –656.Top priceEwes: £139.50. Ewe average: £64.65.Top priceRam: £168.50. Ramaverage:£102.85.Another strong entryin terms of numbers, butthe overall qualitywould be less this week with moresmall andleanewesforward Thestrength wouldbesimilar to last week andindemandwithverystrong Suffolk xMuleewesselling at £139.50, £135.50 and£126. Allofthe very strongestSuffolk xand Texelxtypeewessoldover£115. Very heaviest mulessold over£100but plenty selling at £80-£90. Half meat sorts generally£70-£80.Big framed Hill ewes with meatwould make £70but in truth still alarge quantity of theewesonoffer wouldsell £30-£50but moresold under £20thisweek duetothe lack of size and meat.Super Crossbredramssoldupto £168.50withother bigramsat£1130

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Averageprice of petrol is rising

Averagepetrolpriceshaverisen forthe firsttimesince early July, figuresshow

Newstatisticsfromthe de partment forbusiness, energy & industrial strategy show theaveragecostofalitre of thefuelatUK forecourts on Monday last week was162.8p.

That wasupfrom162.1pthe previous week,and wasthe first

weekly increase sincethe seven days to July 4.

Theprice rise comesaftersev eral countriescut theiroutputof oilina move designed to boostits value.

Recent strikesatrefineries in France also pushed up wholesale costs. Theaverage priceofalitre of dieselwas 181.9p,upfrom 180.8p

Town hall is settohostantiques fair

AtownhallinMid Waleswill be hostinganantiquesfair, it hasbeen announced

Theevent, at Montgomery Town Hall,will be thelastantiquesfair held at thevenue this year.

It will runfrom3pm to 7pmtomorrow(Saturday)and 10am to 4pmonSunday.

Aspokesman forthe organisers said:“Therewill be wonderfulan

tique, vintageand ‘upcycled’ items on offerfor thehome,collectorsor to give as gifts–perfect forChristmas.

“Also,asthe takeoutfood of ferwas such asuccess last time, Shed38 will be offering an Eastern Europeanmenuonthe Saturday from 4.30pm to 6.30pm,givingan idealway to spendacouple of hours combiningeatingand shopping.”

Communities gettogetherfor some fantastic fireworkfun

KARENCOMPTON karen.compton@mnamedia.co.uk

TheFriends of YsgolTre fonnen in Llandrindod Wellsare having their first firework displayin more than twoyears to night(Friday).

Theevent couldnot be held in 2021 or 2020 because of thepan demic. It will be held at theschool with doorsopening at 6.30pm and thedisplay starting at 7.30pm.Admissionis£3for adults andhigh school children,£2for primary school children andfreefor preschool children.NortonnearPrest eignewillbeholding aHalloween fireworksnight on Sundayat Jack’s View from 6pm.

Therewillbea bonfire and fire works,agrand raffle, aHallow eenfancy dresscompetition anda pumpkincompetition.Admissionis £4 foradultsand it will be free for under-16s.

Kington’s fireworks displayre turnstomorrow(Saturday)at the Recreation Ground

As atribute to QueenElizabeth II therewill be red, whiteand blue in thedisplay.Organiserswill be using fireworks from Europe and theFar East andquality Japanese shells fora finale,withthe main sponsorNiteforce Fireworks.The annual eventraises moneyfor good causes,and last year donated£250 to Midlands AirAmbulance and £250 to TheFireFighters Charity.

Flooding is discussedduringtriponriver

Governmenttreasuryofficials were takenona boat trip on the River Severntobeshownsome of theproblemsfacingtowns sitting on theUK’slongest river

A£500m plan to prevent flooding alongthe lengthofthe riverwas presentedtothe on-board meeting by theRiver SevernPartnership

Theday wasarrangedby Shrewsbury MP Daniel Kawczynskiwho leadsthe River Severn

SUEAUSTIN

sue.austin@mnamedia.co.uk

Caucus –agroup of more than 40 MPswhose constituencies contain thewaterway

Mr Kawczynski said:“Isee floodingasthe single biggestbar rier affectingthe economic growth of Shrewsbury

“Floodingusedtobea maybe

once-in-10-years event, butwe have hadthree yearsofhorrendous floodinginShrewsbury. This is happeningonanannualbasis to thefrustration of businesses who aresuffering dreadful losses.Insurancecosts forhomesand busi nesses aregoing throughthe roof.”

TheMPsaidthe aimofthe River SevernPartnership wasto find aholisticsolutiontomanagingthe Severn.

Firm goes global withtoy range afterdealsigned

AShropshiretoy manufacturer is settotakeits next producttothe global market afterenjoyingphe nomenalsuccess in theUK.

Golden Bear hasrevealedits award-winninginteractive soft toy rangeCurlimals will launch in 29 countriesacrossthe world over the next 12 months

Curlimalswilllaunchin the USAand Canada afterthe company signed adistributiondealwith American firm BasicFun

Golden Bear is also selling the productacrossother continents, with distribution partners in France,Japan,Australia,New

Zealand, Hungary, theBaltics, theNordics,the Beneluxmarket, Poland,the Middle East,Ukraine, Italyand Iberia

Theinteractive woodland animals areaimed at children aged threetosix andweredesignedby theGolden Bear creative team at thecompany’s officesinShrop shire. They have recently scooped several toyindustryawardsincludingthe RightStart Awards andIndependentToy Awards

BarryHughes, MD of Golden Bear,said: “Wehad afantastic re ceptiontothe launch of Curlimals andweare extremely excitedto

replicatethatsuccess abroad.Since announcingour NorthAmerican partnershipwehavealsosigned dealsinLatin Americaand Japan. This will allowthese partners to find thebest-in-class distributors forthose markets.”

Thethree Curlimals–Higglethe hedgehog, Bibithe bunny, andBlue thebadger–are adorable woodland creatures that respondtotouch with over 50 soundsand reactions.

They respondtotouch by talk ing, giggling andsneezingand each hastheir ownsoundsand phrases reflecting theirindividualperson alities.

Care home will bringjobsboost

Morethan60jobswill be createdat anew Shropshirecarehome,with building work on theproject setto startnextyear.

Thehome will be offShilling ston DriveinShrewsburyand will provide70residential andnursing beds.Itcomesafter theRotherwood Grouppurchased thesitewithplans to constructapurpose-builtluxury care home

Thesalewas made through Christie &Co, from property developers, Frontier.Workonthe home is duetocommencein spring or summer next year

JohnFennell,chief executiveofficerofRotherwood, said: “Weare delightedtoshare this news and look forwardtogetting startedon thecreationofthisstate-of-the-art care home.Thiswill be oureighth home andpartofour longer-term commitment to broadening ourimpact enrichingthe livesofthe older generation.”

Tickets on sale forcharitynight

Ticketsare nowonsalefor a Shropshiregarden centre’s charityshoppingnight

TheChristmas Shopping Nightat Dobbies, Hereford Road,Shrewsburywill give visitorsthe chance to enjoy exclusive shoppingoffersavailable on thenight as well as raisingmon ey forDobbie’snationalcharity theTeenage Cancer Trust.

Therewillbea welcome drink on arrival, Santa’sGrottowill launch andaspecialfestive menu will be in placeinthe restaurant, with bookable tables available.

Theevent is on November 24 from 5-9pmand ticketsare priced at £1

They areavailable from www dobbies.comorin-store, andall proceedsfromticket salesand fundraisingonthe nightwill be donatedtothe trust.

Millions will see mortgages rise

Morethan five million households arepredicted to seetheir annual mortgage payments rise by an aver ageof£5,100between nowand the endof2024, accordingtoa thinktank

Some £1,200 of theaverage in crease predictedreflects higher expectations of interest rate rises sincethe ‘mini-budget’,the Resolution Foundation said

Thenumberofmortgages on the market nosedivedfollowing the mi ni-budget.

Lendershavegradually been bringing back newdeals buthave priced theirrates upwards.

Moneyfacts.co.uk counted3,112 mortgage products available, comparedwith3,961 on theday ofthe mini-budget.

Theaverage twoand five-year fixedmortgagerates on themar ket areat theirhighestlevelssince 2008,standingat6.47per cent and 6.29 percent.

TheRiver Severn meeting on boardthe Sabrina boat

Goodskinrating is clear to see

Shropshirehas been namedone of thebestareas in thecountry for healthyskin.

In astudy by Superdrug, theregion came fourth outof42for havingthe healthiest skin Theratingisbased on various factorssuchasthe number of prescriptions foracnemedicationfrom theNHS, pollutionlevels, percentageofadultswho smoke, andper centageofadultswho aretreated forobesity in each area

Thehealthand beauty giantdetailed itsmethodonhow it came to theresult: “For each category,we assigned ascore from 0-100, with thehighest scorerepresentingthe most “skin-friendly”areaineach category.”

Theranking showsthe difference betweenthe areaswiththe least pollutionand theareas with high er pollution, highlighting how poor airquality impactsthe skin of resi dents in that area.

Housing group helpingtenants

Oneofthe largestproviders of socialhousing in theregionsays it is saving itsstrugglingtenants lots of moneyduringthe cost of living crisis.

Wrekin HousingGroup hasa MoneyMatters team that has securedan extra £3.58million fortenants this year by getting them DiscretionaryHousing Payments, writingoff debt,reducing people’s utility billsand securing charitable grants

In acasestudy thegroup says it boosted onetenant’sincome by £328 perweek.

Last year thecompany won £2.4mfor itstenants

Theorganisationhas pub lished its firstEnvironmental, Socialand Governance(ESG) report

It says it hasgenerated nearly £56m of socialvalue in themost recent year,upalmost£6.6m

Call forfeedback on ambulances

Patients across Shropshirehave been encouraged to take part in a survey to help improve theofferings of an ambulanceservice.

West Midlands AmbulanceSer vice is lookingfor anyone whohas dialled999,called111,orusedthe PatientTransport Service, to take part in thepatient survey

Availableonline,the surveysallowWMAStoenhance,improve andmodifyits services

Allfeedback,whether good or bad, will be considered to be important to help plans.

ThePatient Experience Team hasdeveloped thesurveys forany one whohas used emergencymed ical assistance by dialling 999, non-emergencymedical assistance by dialling 111,the PatientTrans port Serviceand maternityservices

To take part in anyofthe surveys visitwmas.nhs.uk/contact/feed back-surveys/.

Catcharity delightatresponsetodonations plea

AShropshireanimalrehoming charityhas thankedeveryone who donatedtoits Just Giving page af ter£3,184was raisedtosupport orphaned andabandoned kittens.

ShropshireCat Rescue launched an appeal fordonations following an influx of kittensbeing brought into itscare.

Charityvolunteers setupaJust Giving page andsharedthe link on socialmedia to appeal forsupport from people whowerein aposition to donate

With an initialtargetof£500, to cover some of thecosts of health checks,vaccinations, andfeeding, thecharity received more than

£3,000.Susie Phillips, online shop andshelter volunteersaid: “The supportmeans alot to thevolun teersand we aretruly gratefuland amazed by theresponse from our Facebook postappealing forhelp.

“Ithas been busy,full of highs andlowsand having thissupport really doeshelp.

“Especially as this is following on from abusySeptember when we also hadanincreased number of kittenseitherorphanedorabandonedwho needed round-the-clock care

“The moneywill go towards paying forthe food, medication,including flea andwormtreatment,

andalso theenergybills. Thedonationswill also help towardspay ingfor procedures some of thekit tens have needed duetoarriving with an injury or birthdefectthat needs intervention so they cancon tinuetothriveasamazinglythey alreadyhavedespite this.”

Sinceitwas setupin1989,the charityhas looked after8,000 cats, providingshelter,veterinary care, food andlove to abandonedand un wanted cats

To find outmoreabout thegroup people canvisit shropshirecatres cue.org.ukand to donate,visit justgiving.com/campaign/Influx ofKittens.

Councilreviews policy amid concerns on school transport

ELGANHEARN LocalDemocracy Reporter

Areviewofschooltrans port needstoprovide greaterclarity,council lors have said.

At ameetingofPowys County Council, amotion, laterapproved, wasdiscussed asking formoreclarityonthe policy

Councillor Lucy Roberts, who broughtthe motion,saidinLla ndrinioparents hadthe choice of sendingtheir children either to LlanfyllinorWelshpool high schools.

Sincechanges to thetransport policy hadbeenmade, siblings were beingtoldthattheyhad to attend differentschools, shesaid.

Older children whoattendLla nfyllincan still receivefreetrans port to go there, buttheir younger brothers or sisterswould only re ceivefreetransport to go to Welshpool

Councillor Robertssaid: “The effect of this hasbeentocreate unnecessary stress forpupilsand theirparents andwill in some cases result in parentsfollowing the busintoschool, unnecessarily in creasing carbon footprints.Parents andpupilsdeserve to have apolicy whichisfairand flexible andprior itiseschoice.”

Educationportfolio holder Coun cillor Pete Robertssaid: “A working groupwill be setuplooking at the catchments andany unintended consequences of thelastreviewof school transport policy.”

Good causeisboosted by £20,000 cheque

Ahospitalcharity is “chuffed to pieces”after receivinga£20,000 donation from salesofa special modellocomotive.

DapolLimited made hundreds of modellocomotivesbadgedup with thenameofCaptain SirTom Moore, whoraisedmillionsfor the NHS. Dapolannounced forevery one it sold it woulddonate£40 to TheRobertJones AndAgnes Hunt OrthopaedicHospital.

Teachers’union to vote on strike

Aleading teachers’union is to ballot itsmembers forindustrial action over pay.

TheNASUWTsaidthe move followed thefailure by thegovern ment andemployerstoguarantee teachers andheadteachersaful ly-fundedreal-termspay awardof 12 percent.

Theunion is recommending thatmembers voteinfavourof

strikesand otherforms of industrialaction.

It said ministershad failed to engage in negotiations with the NASUWT,despite repeated calls to do so

Ballot papers arebeing issued to membersinEngland, Scotland andWales

Theballotwill closeonJanuary 9.

DAVIDTOOLEY

david.tooley@mnamedia.co.uk

Andrea Bowen, Dapol’spersonneland accounts manager, said:

“RJAHisalocal hospital forus, ourstaff useitand Ithink everybody knowssomebody that has used thehospital.”Andreahanded over abig cheque from thecompa ny to Victoria Sugden,the charity

director of thehospital. Victoria said:“We areabsolutelyblown away –chuffed to piecesyou might say–withthe donation.Weare incredibly grateful forthisdonation.”

Shesaida varietyofschemes couldbenefitfromthe donation, whichwill go into theRobert Jones andAgnes Hunt Orthopae dicHospitalCharitableFund’spri orityfund.

Fireworksadvice forownersofdogs

With thefestive season approaching andBonfire Nightnearlyuponus, a Shropshireanimalwelfare charity hasissuedadviceonkeeping canine companions safe.

Louise Campbell,DogsTrust’s Shrewsbury manager, said:“Dogs have approximatelyfourtimes more sensitive hearingthanhumans, so theloudcracksand bangs of fireworks canoftenbeaterrify ingand confusingexperiencefor

them.Fireworks aresudden, unpredictable andbright. This combina tion canbedistressingand have a lastingimpactondogs.

“There arelotsofthingsdog ownerscan do to help make fireworks less stressfulincluding having a clearplan, aheadoftime, to help theirdog cope.Dogswill respond to fireworks in differentways, some will want to find acosyhidingplace, others will want reassurance.”

Someofthe catswhich arebeing supportedbythe charity. Photo: Shropshire Cat Rescue

andVictoria Sugden with thechequefor £20,000

Nurseishandedaward forher dedicatedservice

Anurse at Shropshire’s specialist hospital,who hasbeendescribed as an “asset to both herteam, the hospital andthe widernursing community”,has been presented with theprestigious Dame Agnes Hunt NursingMedal PipPage-Davies,anoncology specialistnurse,receivedthe specialhonourfromHarry Turner, chair, at TheRobertJones andAgnesHuntOrthopaedic Hospital’s annual generalmeeting, afterbeingnominated by GeraintDavies, consultantallied health profes sional andleadcancerpractitioner. TheDameAgnes Hunt Nursing

Medalispresented to onenurse a year at theGobowen-basedhospi talfor outstandingcontributionto nursingcare, andthe winner is se lected by thesenior nursingteam.

Harrysaid: “Pip hasgivenher alltothe trust, andoverthe last 15 months, shefulfilled herca reer-longambitionofbecoming aclinicalnurse specialist.As demonstratedinthe past,she goes above andbeyondthe call of nurs ingfor patients andtheir families

“Thiswas recently highlighted againwhenshe assisted in organisinga weddinginthe hospital for apatient andhis nowwife.

“Pip is an asset, not only to the Bone andSoftTissueTumour, but to thetrust andthe widernursing community. Sheisaworthywin ner.”Pip said shefelt“immensely proud” to be awardedthe medal, whichisnamed afterthe hospital’s co-founder Shesaid: “I feel overwhelmed andimmensely proudtoreceive theprestigious DameAgnes Hunt NursingMedal this year.RJAHis acentre of excellence.Ifeelprivileged to workinahospitalthat allows me to practise,develop and fulfilmynursing ambitions, with thesupport of my colleagues.”

Housingstrategyisaxedas authorities go theirown way

DOMINIC ROBERTSON ChiefReporter

BlackCountry coun cils that want to build thousandsofhomes on Shropshire greenbelt land have had acom pletebreakdown over theirown housingplans.

TheBlackCountry plan –acom binedproposalfor 76,000 homes from Dudley,Walsall,Sandwell and Wolverhampton–has been shelved. Theproposalwas thrown into chaos when Dudley pulled outofthe talks over concerns about theinclusion of itsown greenbeltareas

Nowthe remainingthree au thoritieshaveconfirmed they will be drawinguptheir ownhousing plans.

It comesasthe four councils, through theAssociation of Black CountryAuthorities(ABCA), had been calling forShropshiretotake on thousandsmorehomesaspart of itsown localplan.

Shropshire’slocal plan sets out sitesacrossShropshirewhere a combined 30,800 homeswould be builtupuntil 2038

Theplaniscurrently beingassessedbyplanninginspectorstodecide whetheritisconsidered‘sound’, andcan proceed withoutchanges Within theplanShropshirehad of feredtoprovide 1,500homes forthe ABCA councils to help them meet theirown housing targets– butthe offerhad been challenged by ABCA

Loyalservice recognisedatpresentation

TheFarmers’Union of Wales haspresented DavidLewis, past chairman of theRoyal WelshAgricultural Society’scouncil,with theFUW’s awardfor outstanding servicetoWelsh agriculture, at a special dinner held in Carmarthen Mr Lewisisthe onlypersonto have held allofthe most senior positionsatthe RoyalWelsh Agri cultural Society. He wasshow pres identduring2005, chairman of the

Councilagrees£400kpoolwork

A£400,000 programmeofworkto allowthe main poolatThe Quar ry Swimmingand FitnessCentre in Shrewsburytoreopenhas been agreed by bossesatShropshire Council

Themainpoolatthe facility wasclosedin July afterroutine inspectionsidentified corrosion hadcausedceiling panels and

ventilationunits to become un safe

Theproject will seedamaged anderodedpipes andducting from theairflow management sys temremovedfromthe roof space over thepool, andnew ductinginstalledoutside of thebuilding and over thespectator area,where it is more easily accessible

KARENCOMPTON

karen.compton@mnamedia.co.uk

boardofmanagementbetween 2006 and2012and chairman of the RoyalWelsh Agricultural Society’s councilbetween 2012 and2021.

Some of Mr Lewis’smanyother importantcontributions to Welsh agricultureinclude holding the postsofpresidentofthe British

CharolaisCattleSocietyand pres identofCharolais International andchairmanofCharolais World Convention

He wasalso afounder chairman of theWelsh Councilofthe Na tional Beef Association.Speaking afterthe dinner,FUW president Glyn Robertssaid: “David Lewis hasgiven so much to agriculturein Walesand forthiswethanked him here in Carmarthen.”

Safety schemeatschools to begin

CouncillorsinShropshirehave broadlywelcomedapprovalofan 18-month street safety scheme trial at sixprimary schools. Thetrial will startattwo schools in theOswestryarea, onein Whitchurch,one in Shrewsbury, one in Market Draytonand another in Bridgnorth

It will seeShropshireCouncil enforcerestrictionsonparking and waitingoutside school gatesinpe-

destrianisedareas using ANPR (AutomaticNumberPlate Recognition)systems

Councillor KirstieHurst-Knight said shewas delighted thescheme hadbeenapprovedand –ifsuccess ful–itwould be expanded even further acrossthe county

Shesaid: “There hasbeenalot of research done with highways of ficers –and Iwould liketothank them fortheir expertiseand help.”

Classichorror comedy film set to spread the Halloweenspirit

LLANWRTYDWELLS

Film –AspecialHalloween presentation of TheatreofBlood,aclassic horror comedystarring VincentPrice andDiana Rigg,willtakeplace.The film showing will be at theVictoria Hall on Sunday at 7.30pm.Abar will be availableand admission is £3.50per person

Gardening –MembersofLlanwrtyd Gardening Club were duetohearatalk from RobLoveridgeaboutgrowing plants withoutsoil,totreat wastewatersand grow cropsinthe UK andEgypt,attheir meeting this week.The talk wasdue to take placeatthe Victoria Hall last night at 7.30pm

Quiz –Llanwrtyd WellsTwinning Association will be holding adingbats quiz on Thursday next week in the NeuaddArmsHotel at 8pm. Amaximum of four people per team cantakepartata costof£1per head

Lunch –All arewelcome at the community lunchinStJames’s Church at 12.30pmon November22. Thecost is £5 foratwo-courselunch with teaor coffee.For moreinformation or to reserve aplace,callSheilaPyke01591 610028 Thelunch is runbyvolunteers, andmore help is alwaysneeded from noonto 2.15pm with setting tables,serving food, clearing andwashing up.Anyonewho wouldliketohelp should call Sheila

Location of bins discussedat councilmeeting

Newbinscould be purchased fora Builth Wellsparkratherthanhave some movedfromone placetoanother, ameetingofthe town council has heard.

Builth WellsCountyCouncillor Jeremy Pugh said threebinswere goingtobemovedfromthe topof theGroe to nearer thecar park as they arenot used much wherethey are.

He said he haddoneawalkinthe area with PowysCountyCouncil staff.

Councillor Pugh also said if the county council couldput acontain er by thesideofthe toiletsthey couldleave binbags in there.

He said maybethe town council’s toilet cleanercould replacefull bin bags with the emptyonesinthe area.

He said they don’twantfull bin bags around theGroe with rubbish blowingaround.

He said they allwanttoget the best resultsfor Builth

Councillor Gwyn Davies then askedifthe town council couldpay fornew bins,and couldtheykeep thecurrent bins wheretheyare

He said he didnot thinkitwas worth taking bins from one placeto anotherand he hatesseeingthings being takenaway.

Councillor Pugh said if thetown councilwanted to buysome binsthe currentonescould remain where they are.

Membersagreed to putnew bins on theagendafor November’smeetingand they will obtain costings in themeantime.

Stacey Keegan,chiefexecutive, andHarry Turner, chair, presenting PipPage-Davies,oncology specialistnurse,with theDame AgnesHunt Nursing Medal

FUWpresidentGlyn Roberts, DavidLewis,HelenaLewis andFUW group managing directorGutoBebb

EnjoyBritish beauty spots this autumn

Thereare lots of public gardensdot ted around theUK offering stun ning viewsand fascinatingwood lands.

Throughout thefrostier months, thesebeautiful spotsare perfectto explorewiththe familyortotake yourfour-legged friendsonanew adventure

Theoutdoor expertsatGarden BuildingsDirect.co.ukhaveresearched thetop tenpopular parks acrossBritain to visitduringthe colder months

Sought-afterautumn locations includeHolyrood Park in Edin burghand Regent’s Park,Central London

Here aresome of thetop UK parkstovisit: n Holyrood Park,Edinburgh –Located around theroyal Holy rood House, this impressive land scapeisaprime placetoget aclear

What canyou do if change in season left youfeeling SAD?

HEATHER LARGE heather.large@mnamedia.co.uk

It’s that time of year. Thebrilliant sunshine of summer is sadlyfading, andgloomycloudsare formingabove threaten ingrainatany time.

look over thecityofEdinburgh With theleavesfalling offtrees,it makesthe walk up to Arthur’s seat even more exciting andcan make foragreat photo moment

n Wollaton Hall andPark, Nottinghamshire –Thisfamous site in Nottinghamshirewas once usedinthe Batman film –The Dark KnightRises.There’s plenty to do here in autumn:havea picniconthe hills, explorethe historyinsidethe famous Hall or take photosofthe deer

n Regent’s Park,Central London –A capitalhotspot formany Londonersand tourists with large amountsofscenery across410 acres of land.Regent’sParkisapopular placetostroll in autumn,withvisitors highly ratingthe varietyofactivities, from theopenair theatre to stunningsunsetviews on thenear by PrimroseHill

n Broads National Park,Nor folk Broads –Fromcycling,to boating, to exploringoutdoor beau ty spots, there’salarge checklistof activities andsights to visitacross thenationalpark.

n Fletcher Moss Park andBotanicalGardens,Manchester –ThisManchesterhidden gemis recommendedfor people wantingto step away from thebusystreets of thecity. Thepeacefulparkisfull of wildlife includingwater birdsand violet ground beetles.

n YorkshireSculpture Park, West Yorkshire –Often referred to as an artist’sdream,the park is stretchedacross500 acresofland in West Yorkshire.

It is normaltofeeldownwhenthe weatherand seasonschange. Butif you feel sadfor most of theday,you mightnot just be feelingsad;you mighthaveSAD

Dr QianXu, Co-Founder and MedicalDirectoratREDjuvenate Medical, says SADisaseasonal affectivedisorder,atypeofdepression that affectspeoplemainlydur ingthe winter

WHAT CAUSES SEASONAL AFFECTIVE DISORDER?

Theexact reasonspeoplesuffer areunknown andthe same factors mightaffecteveryonedifferently Research hasshownthatchanges to yourcircadian rhythm,serotonin levels andmelatonin play an important role in regulating yourhappi nessthrough theseasons

CircadianRhythm: Your circadian rhythm is a24-hour body cycle that some people call yourinternal clock. Duringthese cycles,your body carries outessential functions andprocesses.The most important andwell-knowncircadian rhythm is thesleep-wakecycle.Whenyour circadianrhythmisoptimal,itpro motesconsistentand restorative sleep. Adecreaseinsunlightcan disruptthisinternalclock andlead to feelings of depression

SerotoninLevels: Serotoninis achemicalmessengerthatworks with yournerve cells. It is some timesknown as thehappy chemical anddoessomuchmorethanplaya role in yourmood.Serotonin levels affect otherthingsthatimpacthow we feel,suchasyoursleep health, digestion,bonehealthand wound healing. Reduced sunlightcan causeadropinyourserotonin

Melatoninlevels: Melatoninis

ahormone yourbrain produces in response to darkness.Ithelps with yourbody’stimings foryourcirca dianrhythm. As thelightbeginsto wane andweenter thedarkwin termonths, thebody’sbalance of melatonincan be altered. This, in turn,can affect yoursleep andyour mood

HOWTOKNOWIFYOU HAVE SAD?

The firstthing to know about seasonal affective disorder is that it isn’tjustawinter problem. It is caused by achangeinthe seasons. Youwill starttofeelsymptomsarisingasthe seasonschange, it won’t be likeclockwork butasthe light

beginstofadethiswinter you might startnoticingsome of these:

Appetite changes –Weall love carbs, butanincreaseincravings canbeasignyou have SAD.

Loss of interest in activities –Ifyou starttoshy away from the things youusuallylovetodo, think about if you no longer enjoy it or you just can’t find themotivation.

Lowenergy –It’snormaltofeel alittletired inwinter,but if you aresleepingenoughand still feel inglikeyou aretired you mayhave SAD

Concentrationproblems –we allhaveoff days, butifyou start to lose focusregularly yourbody

mightbereactingtothe change in theseasons

Oversleeping –There is nothing better than awarmand cosy bed in winter,but if you find yourself sleeping fortoo longand still feel ingtired it is likelyyou aresufferingfromSAD

Many people sufferingfromSAD canbegin to feel hopeless,some timeseven worthless.The NHSadvise you to seek outmedical advice if you are findingitdifficult to cope Here areafew things you candoto help youmanageand even stop feelingSAD before it affectsyou

WHAT CANIDOTOSTOPMYSELF FROMFEELINGSAD?

Stickto aschedule: People suffering from seasonal affective disorderoften have trouble sleeping Creating agood sleepschedulecan help yourbodytomaintainand balance yourcircadian rhythm

Sticking to an eating schedule canalsohelpstopthe weightgain you mightexperience from thecar bohydratecravingsyou mayencounter whilefeeling SAD.

Socialactivities: Studieshave shownthere maybeacausallink betweensocialisolation anddepression.Inwinter, we oftenspend more time alone, indoors, hiding away from thecoldand wetweather Making an effort to seeour friends andfamilycan give us aboost

Getmoving: Exercise is proven to help alleviatefeelingsofdepression.Outdoor activity is ideal, but if youcan’t getoutside becauseof theweather,exercising at home or thegym is also valuable to reducing feelings of SAD.

Spendtimeinthe sunshine: When you can, trytospend time outside. Even if it is only forabrisk walk at lunchtime, this will help yourbodyproduce serotoninand regulate yourcircadian day/night rhythm

VitaminD: In winter,yourdai ly dose of vitaminDcan drastically reduce.Vitamin Dsupplements can be taken. Youcan also find reason able amountstohelpyourbodyin fish,eggsand liver

Discover Britain’s beauty spots

Time to getplantingafter summer comes to end

With thesummer nowover, gardeners arebeing advisedtoplant theiroutdoor spacesearly to en suretheir cropsthrivethisautumn

Expertsat GardenBuildingsDirect.co.uk have shared theiradvice on howtoplant cropssuccessfully as theweather changes

Cleanupthe space: Getstart ed by cleaning up thegarden to refreshthe space aheadofplant ingyournew crops. Make sure to checkall four edges of thegarden forany scattereddebrisand outline whereyou’llplotyour flowers andveggiepatches

Cutany tall grass: It’s time to get outthe lawnmower.Beforeany planting takesplace,makesure that thegrass is cutdowntoasuitable length. However,don’t mow thelawnwhenthere’s heavyrainfall,otherwise it’llmakeitmore difficult to tidy thespace.

Remove anydeadplants: Pull up thedeadplantsand weeds so thatyou’reready forarefresh for thenew season.Getting everything cleanbycreatingafresh outdoor area will help thecrops grow easierwithout beingcovered in weeds.

Invest in arake: Make sure to have arakeready forthe mound of

fallen leaveswhich will take their placeinthe garden throughoutautumn.It’ll clearthe space quickly and allows forthe cropstogrow perfectlyinanopenspace

Prepare thesoil: It’s theperfect time to prepareyoursoilafterbeingexposedtoheatthe last few months. Placesome compostand organicmatterintothe ground to improve the soil before the frosty weatherapproaches. This will al lowfor thecrops to thrive in time

Plantthe veggies: Make sure to plantthe vegetables whichthrive best in theautumn season such as beetroot,cauliflower andcabbage

Feel like it’s foreverautumn at homewiththese ideas

SAMWYLIE-HARRIS newsroom@mnamedia.co.uk

Flourishes of fragrance canworkwonders around thehome.

That’s especially this time of year when things starttosmell different –fromthe turningofthe leaves, to earthy notesand scents of berries.

“AlthoughI’m alittlesad to say goodbyetosummer,I’m also excited to welcome in autumn –and all theseasonbrings,”saysKatySimpson, founderofNoble Isle (nobleisle com).“Cashmere jumpers, corduroy, fires, roasts, redwine– andof course,candles.”

Gina Strain, head of homeware buying at Matalan(matalan.co.uk), says scent-scapingisthe wayfor ward:“Youcan never underestimate thepower of fragranceenvelopingyourhome,and creating theperfect seasonal setting. The autumn monthsare afavourite formanyscent lovers, with fresh summery floral andcitruscandles swappedout forcosyscentssuch as pumpkin spice, cinnamon and bakedcookies.”

Here,fragrance expertsshare theirtop tips formakingyourhome smellamazing thisautumn

Create asnugspace: During this time of year,Simpson says:“Ilike to burn awarm, woodyfragrance to help evokecomfort andrelaxation, blendedwithclassic winter spices such as ginger,blackpepper, vanillaand cinnamon, alongsidecap tivating notesofzesty grapefruit, cypressoil andoakmoss.Thisaro ma naturallycreates awarmand inviting ambience in yourroomfor acosy, soothingnight in –witha glassofred wine optional.”

Replicateyourfavourite bakingsmell: “The scentprofile for autumn oftenleans towardsmore spiced,smoky andmusky aromas, whichinstantly make aroom feel cosy as we preparefor cooler months,”saysStrain.“With Halloween coming up,any warm,sweet andspicyscentswithhints of pump

kinorbrown sugar work perfectly.”

Shesayscinnamon-basedscents workwonderfully, bringing acom forting, nostalgicfeeltoany space

Bringthe outsidein: Easy to live with, thefresh smellofpine– and thoughts of autumnal walks– can evokefeelingsofwellbeing.Pine notesfeelfestive too, andSimpsonsaysshe opts for“what Icall a‘Christmaswhite fragrance’, includinggreen leaves,pine, and white florals”

Shesaysshe lovestouse fresh, evergreenscentssuchasthe up lifting fragranceofpine, elemi, and cypress, alongsidesappy notesofcedarwood, guaiac wood and fir.

Youcan also adda fewdrops of pine essentialoil to adiffuser filled

with water,ora heat-resistant vessel filled with boiling water –per haps decoratedwithfallenpine conesfor an autumnal theme.

Through agarland: “A garland canperfectly capturethe look,feel, andsmell of autumn,” suggests ChloëLuxton, founderof(bramleyproducts.co.uk).

“Creatingone is very easy:just gather bayleaves, cinnamon sticks, anddried orange slices,and pierce aholeinthe centre of each,” advises Luxton.“Threadalongpiece of twinethrough each item,inwhich ever orderyou like, andtie aknot at both ends of thegarland to keep everything in place.”

Sherecommendsleaving agood amount of twineoneachend,soyou

canhangthe garlandona fireplace, staircase, or door frame. “Yourgar land will notonlysmell sweet, but will look greattoo!” adds Luxton

With potpourri: With anod to cottagecore, there’ssomethingaes thetically pleasing aboutdried flow er petals

“Homemade potpourriisaneasy, effectiveand affordable waytoscent aroom,”notes Luxton.“Simplyadd dried flowers, fruitand spices into a bowl or jar. Iuse strawflowers, ap ple slices,orangeslices, wholenuts, cinnamonsticks, wholeclovesand pine cones.”

Once you’vecombined ingredients, shesaysadd in essentialoils, gently mixeverything together,and placein abeautiful bowl

Getyourfocus onsometop tips andput your pet in thepicture

Petloverscan take theperfect pic ture of theirfurry friendsthanksto newadvicefromphoto experts.

With Britainbeing anationof animal lovers, millionsofustake hundreds of photographsofour be lovedpetseveryyear, accordingto expertsfromParrotPrint.com

Butmostofthe pictureswetake arebadly composed or litand in many cases areblurred too

Butwithsome simple easy to master techniques,the experts from ParrotPrint.combelieve al most anyone canbecome an accomplishedpet photographer.

How to getthe perfectpet photo graph:

1. Have treats at hand: Main tainingapet’s attentioncan be tricky,especiallyiftheyare agitatedordistracted.Havingtreats andtoyswithyou canhelptofocus attentionbackontotakingthe pho to.Thisalsoactsasa good reward aftertheyhavebeenhardatwork posing

2. Avoidusing flash: Usingnaturallighting allows photostoappear less posedand canhelptocapture pets in theireverydaysettings. It is best to not use flashonanimals as it cancause red-eye in photosand scarethem.

3. Useburst or continuous mode foractionshots: With to day’sadvancedtechnology, most mobile phonesare equipped to take differenttypes of photos.Tocap ture yourpet in theirtruestform, useburst or continuous mode to get action shots, andsift throughthese to find hiddengems.

4. Maintain focusonthe an imal’s face andnot thebackground: Abusybackgroundcan make for a distracted image, which is notideal when thegoalisfor the pettobethe centre of attention. Blurring thebackground, forexamplebyusing aphone’s portrait mode feature, canget distractions outofthe way. Additionally,using aclean background or zoominginto yourpet’s face is away to maintain camera focus.

5. Usephotoshop to edit pho tosand addmorelifeto them: Photoshop is away to addcreativity andenhance images,aswellasto includefun additionstoexperiment with design andlayout

6. Experiment with camera lenses: Some camera lensesallow forcloserperspectivesofanimals, andothersare better forwider frames.Itisrecommended to take photos of apet from furtherawayas they areless likelytobedisturbed, so this is good to keep in mind

7. Go to thepet’s eyelevel: Takingphotosfromabove won’tcap ture thetruebeautyand detailsof theanimal. Gettingdowntothe pet’seye levelwill make foramore realisticphoto,whilst allowing you to seethe world from theirperspec tive

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Delicioushot chocolatepud recipe is a firm familyfavourite

Chef promises comfortfood doesn’thavetobebad foryou

“Thisquick (and utterlydelicious) chocolatepud,which I’ve been making foryearstodelightmyfamily, occupiesaspace somewherebetween abrownie, asouffléand acake,”saysHugh Fearnley-Whittingstall.

HOTCHOCOLATEPUDDING

Ingredients: Serves four 100g dark chocolate

100g butter

3mediumeggs

50gsoftlight brownsugar

1tsp vanilla extract

75ggroundalmonds

Apinch of salt

To serve

Raspberriesorother berries, or plum compote

Yoghurtorcream (optional)

Method: Putthe chocolateand butter into asaucepanand melt gently over averylow heat, watchingall thetimeand stir ring oftensothatthe chocolate doesn’tget toohot.Set asideto cool alittle. Preheatthe ovento 190°C/170°C Fan/Gas5 andbut terasmall oven dish

In alarge bowl,orthe bowl of astand mixer,whisk theeggs, brownsugar andvanillaextract together untilpale, thickand mousse-like. Themix should be significantly paler, thickerand increasedinvolume.

Turn themixer down to a lowspeed and, with themotor running, slowly pour in thetep id melted chocolateand butter mixture(or whiskitgentlyby hand). Usearubberspatula to scrape thelastdrops of choc olateintothe mix, andthento fold themixture fullytogether.

Combinethe ground almonds andsalt. Addtothe chocolate mixtureand fold in carefully, using thespatula.

Turn themixture into the prepared oven dish andshake thedishalittletospreaditout Bake in theovenfor 12 –15 minutes untilthe puddingis setontop and firm at theedg es,but still wobbly andgooey in themiddle.Serve straightaway, with freshraspberries or plum compote, andaspoonful of yo ghurtoratrickle of cream.

“We’ve been conned into eatingmoresugar than we even have agenuine appetite for,”hesays, good-natured outrage bubbling from hiswords.

“Ofcourse,alot of us have a sweettooth –Iwould sayIhavea really sweettooth.But what Ifound is even my sweettooth is complete ly satisfied by much less sugarthan conventional recipes, andcertain ly industrially produced biscuits, cakes, sweets andpuddingstendto include. We definitely need asugar rethink.”

Fearnley-Whittingstall’s River Cottagehas been re-evaluatingits relationship with sugar forafew yearsnow.“We startedtakingsome of thesugar outofour bakesand treatsand desserts several years ago, andnobodyeven noticed.If anything,weweregetting more feedback saying,‘God, that’s so de licious’,” he says Recipesinhis newbook, River CottageGood Comfort, mighthave aless tooth-rottingamountofsugar in them,but you won’tnecessarily miss anything.“Dialling down the sugar andthe refinedingredients is part of it,but dialling up thewhole ingredientsiswhatthe book’s more about,” Fearnley-Whittingstall adds

Anddon’t worry –the desserts arestill sweet. Afterall,thisis thepersonwho admits to whip ping up boxesofchocolatesasa child: “I used to make coffee and peppermint creams anddip them in chocolate–and truffles,things likethat,”Fearnley-Whittingstall remembers. Butthe sweetnessis

adjusted,and otheringredientsare added–suchasparsnipsorcarrots into cakes, or adatesyrup instead of a“knee-trembling amount of fudgytoffee”

This is allpart of the57-year-old chef andfood writer’smission to get us eating abit more healthily–and that doesn’tmeanyou have to miss outonyourfavourite,stodgycom fort foods.

“Weshouldn’tbeguilt-tripping people into eatinghealthy food, we should be tempting people to healthyfood,”hesays.

Aftera“strangefew years”,it made sense forFearnley-Whitting stalltodedicatehis latest book to comforting,nostalgic recipes. “Dur inglockdown, alot of people began reaching back to thosefavourite familyrecipes, those reliable cock le-warmers –the things that make us feel good,and make us feel that family is closeby,”hereflects

Forhim,the challengewas being able to ‘healthify’classic comfort dishes –likespagbol,shepherd’s pie or crumble –without compro mising on thetaste.Some dishes

took abit more testingthanothers. “People think, ‘today I’ll be virtuous, andtomorrowmaybe I’ll kick up my heelsand putmyfeetup and indulge’,” he says

“Actually, we canhavebothon thesameplate andbothinthe same dish.Wecan enjoytreats, foodsthat arereallywellbalanced–they’ve gotlotsofgood things in them.Oftenthatmeans afew littletweaks, andsometimesthere aresome big gertweaks, butit’sall very doable.”

Ultimately,Fearnley-Whitting stallwantedtokeepall thekey tenetsofcomfort food intact.“We can still capturethe cockle-warming, saucy, gooey, whatever theparticu larcharacteristicis– crispy-topped, or agooeybrownie,oracrumble with custardand lovely fruitunder neath.

“Wecan have allthose things and they canbetruly delicious–and yet better forusthanperhaps some of theold-schoolorconventionalver sionsofthose recipes.”

n River CottageGoodComfort by Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstallis published by Bloomsbury,priced £27. Photography: SimonWheeler

avours

Seasaltand blackpepper

Method: Preheatthe oven to 190°C/170°C Fan/Gas5.Put the onion(s),peppers,garlicand chorizo into alarge roasting dish with just atrickle of oil. Addthe bayleaf andsome salt andpepperand toss together well.Place in theovenfor 25 minutes

Repeat with the remainingchick en pieces

When you’vetaken allofthe chickenout of thefryingpan,add thewine. Letitbubblewhileyou scrape up anycaramelised bits from thebaseofthe pan, andsim merfor threeminutes or so,until reduced by abouthalf. Addthe stockand bring to abrisk simmer

or 2onions, sliced

1small chicken, jointed, or six

Tipthe rice into asaucepan, cover with plenty of boiling water andbring to asimmer.Cookfor 20 minutes,until almost al dente, then drain.

chorizo,

250g

rinsed

thighs

About

Heat atrickle more oilina large frying panover amedium-high heat.Seasonthe chickenskin. Put half thechicken piecesintothe pan, skin side down,and season theirother sides. Frythe chicken foraroundeight minutes, turning occasionally,until each piece is nicely browned. Transfer to adish.

Take thetrayofroast vegfrom theoven. Stirin thericethenadd thecherrytomatoes. Placethe brownedchicken pieces on top, skin side up.Pourthe hot stock around thechicken.Cover with foil andreturntothe ovenfor 30 minutes.Takeoff thefoil, give therice agentlestirand finish in theoven for15minutes,oruntil thechicken is cooked through.

Dish up thechicken,riceand vegwithany juices from thetray spoonedover

Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstallwants everyonetoknowwe’ve been swindled.And thecul prit?Sugar.

Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstallisaiming

River CottageGood Comfort

Tastyand healthyrecipes are packed full of nuttynutrition

matthew.panter@mnamedia.co.uk

California Walnutshas createdfournew recipes,eachcosting less than £2 perserving to inspireyou in thekitch en.

Forbreakfast;raspberry,honey andCaliforniaWalnut bakedoats, forlunch or asimplesupper; atasty leek,potatoand California walnut soup andfor dinner;aversatile plant-basedchilli concarne with five differentwaystouse it and fi nallyanindulgent pudding; aCalifornia Walnut andcoffeemug cake

Aspokesman said:“California Walnutsoffer bags of potential. Not only aretheyversatile,but anutritionpowerhouse, too. With their heart-healthysealofapprovalfrom hearthealthcharity HeartUK, walnutsare also theonlytreenut to containsignificant amountsofthe plant-basedessential omega-3 al pha-linolenicacid(ALA)(2.7g/30g), as well as 4.4g of proteinand 1.4g of fibreper 30ghandful.

“And it doesn’tstopthere Walnutsare agoodsourceof(an tioxidants)copperand vitaminE andmicronutrients magnesium, vitaminB6, folate andthiamine (vitamin B1)and asourceof(anti oxidant) zinc,pantothenic acid (vitaminB5) andmineralsironand potassium.”

RASPBERRY, HONEY&CALIFORNIA WALNUT BAKEDOATS

Prep:10minutes, cook: 20-30 minutes

Ingredients: Serves five

200g porridgeoats

2tsp honey

5mediumeggs, beaten 500g naturalyogurt

100g California Walnuts, chopped

500g raspberries

Method: Preheatthe oven to 200oCgas mark 6.

Mixall theingredients in alarge bowl untilcombined,reserving¼ of thewalnuts. Spooninto five 150ml dishes.Sprinklewithreserved walnuts, placeona baking trayand bake for25-30 minutes

LEEK,POTATO&CALIFORNIAWALNUT

SOUP

Prep:10minutes, Cook:20 minutes

Ingredients: Serves five

1tbspoil,plus1tsp

3leeks,sliced

500g potatoes, diced

1litre vegetable stock

IN SEASON

by Andy Richardson

Hard to find butdelicious andindulgent

Soon,the cropswillstart to change In coming weeks, theglutofautumn’s harvestwill fade from the shelvesashardier winter cropsbecome moreprevalent

There’sstill aweekortwo re mainingofautumn,however,and it’s time to make themostofsuch delights as aubergine andapples, beetroot andblackberries, broccoli andBrusselssprouts

There’smoreonthe shelvesof localgreengrocersand in supermarkets, too, includingbutternut squash, carrots, cauliflower,celeri ac,celeryand oneofthe star ingredients of autumn,chestnuts.

Then there’schicory,chillies, courgette, cucumber,elderberries, kale,leeks,lettuce,marrow, onions, parsnips, pears, peas,potatoes, pumpkin, quince, radishes, andred cabbage.

Quince is adelight, though can be hard to find.Itsimilar in appear ance to pearsand ripe quince fruits arehard, tart,and astringent. They

1tsp driedmixed herbs 125g California Walnuts

15gParmigianoReggiano, finely grated

Method: Preheatthe oven to 200oC, gasmark6.Lineasmall baking traywithbaking parch ment.Heatone tbsp oilinalarge frying panand frythe leeksand po tatoes for five minutes,stirringoc casionally.Add thestock andherbs andbring to theboil, cover andsim merfor 10 minutes untilpotatoes aretender

Meanwhile, placehalfthe walnuts on thepreparedtrayand toss in onetsp oil, sprinkle over thePar mesanand bake for five minutes, allowtocoolonthe tray.

Pureethe soup with astickblender so that thetexture is stillquite chunky.Chopthe remainingwal nutsand addtothe soup,seasonto taste. Servethe soup with broken up piecesofthe Parmesanwalnuts on top.

CALIFORNIA WALNUT MINCECHILLI

Prep:10minutes, Cook:15 minutes

Ingredients: Serves five

100g California Walnuts

300g mushrooms

1tbspoil

2clovesgarlic,crushed

1tsp ground cumin

1tsp chilli powder

400g canchopped tomatoes

2tbsptomato puree

400g canred kidney beans, drained andrinsed

400g canblackbeans,drained andrinsed

2tbspchopped coriander

Method: Placethe walnutsinafood processorand mixtogiveacoarse crumb. Repeat with themushrooms andmix into thewalnuts

Heat theoil in alarge saucepan andfry thewalnut mixtureand garlic for five minutes. Addthe spic es andcookfor oneminute. Stirinthe tomatoes, tomato pu reeand both beansand cook gently for10minutes,stirringoccasionally.Seasonand stir in thecoriander

CHILLI 5WAYS: Servewith cooked longgrain rice;spoonovera halved bakedpotato; mixwithpas ta andtop with grated Cheddarand bake;serve on topoftortillachips

with guacamole,

COFFEE&CALIFORNIAWALNUTMUG CAKE

Prep: five minutes, Cook:two

Ingredients: Makesone

3tbspvegetableoil

1tsp instant

4tbspself-raising flour

25gCaliforniaWalnuts,

Method: Beat theegg in a350ml heatproofmug with themilkand oil. Blendthe coffee with onetsp boiling water andadd to themug with the flour, sugarand allbut two tspwalnuts, mixwelltocombine Microwaveonfull powerfor two to threeminutes or untilaskewer comesout clean. Allowtocool. Sprinkle with the reserved walnuts.

areseldomeaten raw, butare processed into marmalade, jam, paste (known as quince cheese)orboozy drinks

Quince jelly is ago-to recipe that works brilliantlywithacheeseboardoralongside pork or game dishes.It’sa greatway to usea glut of thefruit

Putquinceand lemon peel and juiceinalarge,deepsaucepan. Cover with water andbring to theboil, then simmer untilverysoft. Strain thejuice through muslin then add sugarand cook through.Ladle into hotsterilisedjarsand seal.

Quince makesa deliciousautumnal crumble, encasedinarich almond pastry.Serve it with adol lopofchestnut icecream forareal tasteofthe season andspicethings up with alittlecinnamon.

It’s notjustsweetsand desserts that workwellwiththe fruit. Sweet spiced lamb shanks with quince is arealdelight, redolent of dishes from Persia or Morocco.The spices in this slow cooked one-potare mellowand it’s best served with rice, couscous or flatbreads.

Amembrillo– or,quincepaste toastiewithchorizo andcheddar is also aworkofart.Itmakes acosy nightinevenmoreindulgent andis theperfect autumn pick-me-up.

Quincealsogoes well with halloumi, on skewers, whileit’sagreat addition to venison, served in arich spiceseasonedwithrosemary.

California WalnutMinceChilli

Coffee &WalnutMug RaCake spberry, Honey &California WalnutBaked Oats

Quince is in season now

MO GILLIGAN& FRIENDS: THE BLACK BRITISH TAKEOVER

Channel 4, 11.05pm

Some people first became aware of Mo Gilligan when he became apanellist on The Masked Singer, while others already knew him from his Channel 4 Lateish Show or as the sidekick to Big Narstie.

they were really quick off the mark, they could even claim to have been fans of his viral comedy videos, which blew up on social media. However, Gilligan believes his real big break came on the Black British comedy circuit.

It helped to launch his incredible career,which has so far taken him from cult Channel 4shows to primetime Saturday ITV,picking up Bafta wins and an acclaimed Netflix special along the way.There have also been rumours that he’s hoping to conquer the US, and given his remarkable success so far,few people would bet against it.

Fornow though, he’s going back to his stand-up circuit roots with Mo Gilligan &Friends: The Black British Takeover.Filmed at the O2 Arena, it features sets from Eddie Kadi, Ola Labib, Slim, Thanyia Moore and Babatúndé Aléshé, as well as Gilligan himself, with music from the Compozers.

The fact that it was shot in December 2021might give the show acertain festive feel –executive producer Ben Wicks has said the show was partly born inspired by Mo’s dream of hosting his own seasonal special, and has described it as “the best Christmas party ever held”.

So, it may seem slightly odd that it’s airing closer to Halloween, but The Black British Takeover doesn’t need tinsel and sleigh bells to feel like acelebration, and Gilligan is certainly excited to share it with viewers.

He says: “I’m so proud of the Black British comedy circuit that Istarted on. The scene and its exceptional talent have nurtured and supported me since the very start of my career.I am thrilled to share our culture and

bring together some of the best comedy talent on offer in this country right now.”

The comedian has an impressive track record when it comes to giving talent achance, both in front of and behind the camera. Last year, he launched The Lateish Accelerator Programme, creating production roles on the second series of his Lateish Show to boost the careers of talented individuals from underrepresented groups.

Speaking about the project, Gilligan said: “A lot of young people often say Ican do things online and carry on like that, but TV gets you to an audience that you wouldn’t necessarily get from just broadcasting online.

“With the Accelerator Programme, we were able to offer not only great opportunities in front of the camera but also behind it. It’s still early days but if we can give people these key opportunities and Ican help do that in some small way -Iwill absolutely do my best.”

So, this could be the chance for some viewers to discover performers they were previously unfamiliar with. Along with the jokes –and there are plenty –the special also features backstage footage and conversations with the cast, as they discuss the significance of this event.

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THE EVIL DEAD (BBC3, 9.30pm)

Although afew more squeamish viewers once branded it a‘video nasty’ in Britain,Sam Raimi’s classic horror film remains hugely influential as well as atestament to how far an inventive director can stretch asmall budget. It also helped to make a cult hero of Bruce Campbell (pictured), who plays one of five students staying in aremote cabin. They stumble upon an ancient book which unleashes evil spirits that starttoturnthe holidaymakers into zombies determined to feast on the living.

AMERICAN PSYCHO (Film4, 11.05pm)

Christian Bale is on terrific, deadpan formas Patrick Bateman, a financier in 1980s New York, who is determined to project the right image.

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However,behind hissmooth, successful surface he’s committing horrificacts of torture and murder

Dafoe, Reese Witherspoon, Jared Leto,

Sevigny,Josh Lucas, Samantha Mathis and

Theroux are among the supporting cast, but this is Bale’s film all the way

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CHARLES: OUR NEW KING

Channel 4, 8.00pm

When Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II died in September after a70-year reign, it was truly the end of an era –most of her subjects couldn’t remember aworld without her.So, it’s no wonder some of us feel like we are still getting used to the idea of having aking, but this new two-part documentary may help as it asks what sort of monarch Charles III will be.

Of course, while he may be new to thetop job, it’s not like Charles isn’t afamiliar figure to the public –heisafter all the longest-serving Prince of Wales in British history and the oldest monarch to ever accede to the British throne.

The programme will draw on rare royal archive footage and revealing interviews from some of the people who know him best as it looks back over the key moments in his life and offers afresh insight into his personality

It’s astory that begins in 1948, when Charles was born to the then-Princess Elizabeth. Although he was always destined to be king, he became the first in line slightly quicker than might have been expected –hewas just three whenhis grandfather, George VI, died and his mother became queen.

Perhaps due to the demands of her new role, it has been claimed that theQueen was asomewhat absent mother,while Prince Philip seems to have taken atough-loveapproach to fatherhood, especially when it came to his sensitive eldest son.

The documentary looks at how these formative years would shape Charles. It findsthat despite the personal difficulties he may havefaced during his childhood, he grew up to be charitable, with apassion for causes that may not always have seemed fashionable at time but now appear rather forward thinking.

Despite that, Charles’ relationships with the public and the press have not always been easy

In 1981, following much speculation about when the 32-year-old Prince would marry,hetied the knot with Lady Diana Spencer

Here it’s argued that it was his sense of duty that led him to marry her,and his choice of bride certainly met with the public’s approval –the new Princess of Wales quickly became an international sensation.

Sadly,their relationship broke down and the subsequent stories about his affair with Camilla Parker-Bowles (now the Queen Consort) dented his popularity.Inthe wake of Diana’s death in 1997, some punditseven feared for the monarchy’s future.

This documentary asks whether thenew King has truly managed to put the past behind him, or whether the past scandals will prove an obstacle when it comes to commanding thesame affection and respect as his mother

It also explores how living in aharsh media spotlight will influence his approach to his reign.

If you still have questions and can’t wait for the second instalment, ITV has its own documentary, also entitled Charles: Our New King, on Wednesday November 02.

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HALLOWEEN

(Channel 4, 11.35pm)

Masked psychopath Michael Myers made his debut in John Carpenter’s classic 1978 horror.Asa young boy, Michael stabs his sister and is dispatched to Smith’s Grove Sanatorium. Fifteen years later,Michael escapes and heads back to his hometown. That night, high school student Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis, pictured) babysits aboy named Tommy Doyle while her friend Annie babysits at ahouse across the street. Michael kills Annieand when Laurie discovers the grisly remains of the murder,she flees black to the Doyle house to protect little Tommy

THE SIXTH SENSE

(Channel 5, 10.05pm)

Director MNight Shyamalan’s supernatural thriller opens with atense five-minute sequence, detailing how Dr Malcolm Crowe (Bruce Willis)

was attacked in his home by an ex-patient who then turned the gun on himself.Ayear later Crowe tracks down an eight-year-old boy called Cole Sears (Haley Joel Osment) who bears all the telltale signs of child abuse. Crowe senses that there is more to the boy than meets the eye.

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6.00 Unwind With ITV (S). 6.25 Coronation Street Omnibus (S). 9.05 Secret Crush (S). 10.05 Dress To Impress (S). 11.05 Dress To Impress (S). 12.10 Ninja Warrior UK: Race ForGlory (S). 1.15 In ForAPenny (S). 1.45 I’m ACelebrity: Surviving The Jungle (S). 2.50 FILM: Goosebumps (Rob Letterman 2015) Fantasy adventure, starring Jack Black (S). 4.55 FILM: Hotel Transylvania (Genndy Tartakovsky 2012) Animated comedy,with the voice of Adam Sandler (S).

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conclusion of the second round (S).

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SAS ROGUE HEROES

BBC1, 9.00pm

The last episode of Peaky Blinders aired earlier this year,although amovie is in the works –2024 has been bandied around as apotential release date, and Cillian Murphy recently suggested that the script was close to being ready

The good news for anyone who can’t wait that long is that the hit drama’swriter and creator Steven Knight is back with anew drama, SAS Rogue Heroes, which tells the story of the creation of the special forces unit during the Second World War.

So, like Peaky Blinders, which was inspired by real Birmingham gangs, it does have its roots in history, but it seems we should expect afew dramatic liberties.

Knight, who also serves as executive producer, says: “It has been aprivilege to work on aproject which tells the story of arenegade band of soldiers who used wit and imagination as much as firepower to halt the march of Fascism across North Africa during the darkest days of the Second World War. This is awar story like no other,told in away that is at once inspired by the facts and truetothe spirit of this legendary brigade of misfits and adventurers.”

As you’d expect given Knight’s track record –as well as Peaky Blinders, his credits also include the movies Dirty Pretty Things, Eastern Promises and Spencer,and the TV dramas Taboo and AChristmas Carol –he’s attracted an impressive cast, including Connor Swindells, Jack O’Connell, AlfieAllen, Sofia Boutella and Dominic West. If the average age seems alittle on theyoung side, that’s completely intentional.

Knight says: “I’m really excited to be gathering together the very best of anew generation of British and international talenttotell this remarkable story The people who are depicted and who did such extraordinary things were young, in their 20s, and

we have made aconscious decision to cast people of the same age. We enter this project with aspirit of adventure and believe our young and talented actors will do justice to this period of history.”

It’s astory that begins in North Africa in 1941, where the British Army appears to be losing the war against Germany and the Axis powers.

Eccentric young officer Lieutenant David Stirling (Swindells) is growing increasingly frustrated with the military authorities and their current strategies, and he’s not the only one –Lt. John ‘Jock’ Lewes (Allen) fighting under heavy bombardment in the besieged city of Tobruk, and Lt. Robert Blair ‘Paddy’ Mayne (O’Connell), currently ‘detained’ in amilitary prison, share his misgivings.

However,Lewes thinks the Brits aren’t the only ones makingmistakes. He points out that Rommel has moved too far and fast, leaving coastal airfields vulnerable to attack, and while the Germans may be expecting an attack from the sea,anyone coming from the desert would have element of the surprise.

So, aplan forms to parachute in units of men –but first, they’ll have to prove aparachute drop in the desert could actually work.

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BEETLEJUICE (Channel 5, 5.05pm)

After Adam (Alec Baldwin) and Barbara Maitland (Geena Davis) are killed in acar crash, they discover they will be stuck haunting their home for the next 125 years. That wouldn’t be so bad if it wasn’t for the fact their house has been purchased by areal-estate developer (Jeffrey Jones), his sculptor wife (Catherine O’Hara) and goth daughter Lydia (Winona Ryder). When the Maitlands fail to scare the interlopers away, they turnto‘bio-exorcist’ Beetlejuice (Michael Keaton, pictured) for help.

HIS HOUSE (BBC2, 10.45pm)

Bol (Sope Dirisu) and Rial (Wunmi Mosaku) escape war-tornSouth Sudan in the hope of astable future. They risk their lives on aperilous night-time boat

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crossing, which culminates in heartbreak and despair.The couple are taken to adetention centre and are eventually allocated ahome to call their own. However,the peace and security they crave is supplanted by fear because the refugees are convinced that they are not alone in the house.

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6.55 Come Dine With Me (S).

7.30 Come Dine With Me Patrick McMurray hosts the final party in Sutton Coldfield (S).

8.00 Emergency Helicopter Medics

injured cyclist

rescued from amountainside (S).

9.00 999: On The Front Line Paramedics are called to aroad trafficcollision (S).

10.00 24 Hours In A&E Patients include a 53-year-old woman who has suffered a suspected heartattack (S).

11.05 Emergency Helicopter Medics Amountain biker has abad fallina remote partofaforest (S).

12.10 999: On The Front Line (S). 1.15 24 Hours In A&E (S).

2.15 Emergency Helicopter Medics (S). 3.20 Food Unwrapped (S). 3.50 Close

JAMIE’S £1 WONDERS

Channel 4, 8.00pm

Jamie Oliver used to spend his time making tasty meals, but these days, he seems more focused on making a difference to people’s lives.

Back in 1999, theEssex-born chef become ahousehold name overnight thanks to his The Naked Chef TV shows.

And while he has sold afew million cookery books off the back of it (he is the second best-selling British author, behind JK Rowling), Jamie has admirably used his fame to tackle some of society’s most pressing problems, particularly those relating to food and nutrition.

In 2002, he established theFifteen restaurant, where he trained disadvantaged young people to work in the hospitality industry

He then became the scourge of the Turkey Twizzler through his programme Jamie’s School Dinners, before joined several other celebrity chefs on The Big Fish Fight to raise awareness about the discarding saltwater fish.

He joined forces with charity Sustain to startthe Sugar Smart campaign, and became asupporter for of Fresh Thinking for Forgotten Food, tackling waste.

In April this year,Jamie co-organised acharity dinner in London to raise money for Ukrainians who suffered from the Russian invasion.

In his recent book and TV series, Jamie’sOne-Pan Wonders, the chef has been providing us with helpful with advice on how to prepare delicious home-cooked food while just using one pan, pot or dish.

But although the title of tonight’s special one-off programme sounds very similar to that, Jamie hasmore than just washing-up on his mind.

Inflation is at the10-per-cent mark and, apart from energy,the biggest driver of price rises has been food and drink.

The escalating cost of living means households are having to make their money stretch even further especially at the supermarket –soJamie has come up with afew solutions to help out.

He will show us ahandful of tasty,family-friendly dishes

that can eachbemade for less than £1 aportion (based on the cost of the ingredients used, according to prices at the time of filming in October 2022).

He kicks off with adeliciously juicy meatloaf that elevates one of the cheapest cuts of meat to the level of aSunday roast, before celebrating the most cost-efficient way to cook by creating acheeky vegetarian curry

He also goes half-veg with his batch-cooked Bolognese to make our meat –and money –stretchfurther

To save time and cash, Jamie makes the most of the oven whenever it’s on by cooking two dishes at the same time.

He makes asuper-simple Cajun chicken traybake cooking the chicken, veg and rice in one dish so you don’t need to boil aseparate pan –alongside acleverly streamlined lasagne made from frozen veg and store cupboard staples.

And lastly,being on abudget doesn’t mean you can’t have tasty treat forafters.

Jamie’s super-speedy sponge pudding, cooked in three minutes, is atraditional delight, and shows that Jamie still has an excitement for great food, as well as an unwavering passion for what food can do.

6.00 Breakfast (S). 9.15 Morning Live (S). 10.00 Critical Incident (S). 10.45 Dirty Rotten Scammers (S). 11.15 Homes Under The Hammer (R) (S). 12.15 Bargain Hunt (S). 1.00 BBC News At One; Weather (S). 1.30 BBC Regional News; Weather (S). 1.45 Doctors (S). 2.15 Money ForNothing (S). 3.00 IEscaped To The Country (S). 3.45 The Repair Shop (S). 4.30 The Travelling Auctioneers (S). 5.15 Pointless (S).

6.00 Take AHike (R) (S). 6.30 IEscaped To The Country (R) (S). 7.15 The Repair Shop (R) (S). 8.00 Sign Zone: Antiques Roadshow: 100 Years Of The BBC (R) (S). 9.00 BBC News (S). 10.00 BBC News (S). 1.00 Home Is Where The ArtIs (R) (S). 1.45 Eggheads (R) (S). 2.15 Wanted: ASimple Life (R) (S). 3.00 Politics Live Special (S). 5.00 Coast (S). 5.15 Flog It! (S).

6.00 Good Morning Britain (S). 9.00 Lorraine (S). 10.00 This Morning (S). 12.30 Loose Women (S). 1.30 ITV News; Weather (S). 1.55 ITV Regional News; Weather (S). 2.00 Dickinson’s Real Deal (S). 3.00 Riddiculous (S). 3.59 ITV Regional Weather (S). 4.00 Tipping Point (S). 5.00 The Chase (S).

6.00 BBC News At Six; Weather (S).

BBC Regional News; Weather (S).

7.00 The One Show (S).

EastEnders Lola talks to the doctor about her tumour operation (S).

6.00 Richard Osman’s House Of Games (S).

Strictly: It Takes Two (S).

7.00 Live Men’s Rugby League World Cup Papua New Guinea vs Wales. Kick-off is at 7.30pm (S).

6.00 ITV Regional News; Weather (S). 6.30 ITV News; Weather (S).

7.30 Emmerdale Afurious Cain makes ashocking discoveryand lays a trap (S).

8.00 Disaster Deniers: Hunting The Trolls Panorama (S).

We Are England (S).

9.00 The Pact Christine pulls out all the stops to dispute Connor’s claim (S).

10.00 BBC News At Ten (S).

BBC Regional News; Weather (S).

Imagine: Malorie Blackman –What If? (S).

11.50 Have IGot ABit More News ForYou Steph McGovernhosts an extended edition of the satirical quiz (S).

9.30 Women Of Steel Behind the scenes with the England Women’s rugby league squad (S).

8.00 Coronation Street Tyrone shows Fiz the first extract from the John Stape book in the Gazette (S).

9.00 The Walk-In Robbie Mullen must face his former friends from National Action in court. Last in the series (S).

10.30 Newsnight (S).

10.00 ITV News At Ten; Weather (S). 10.30 ITV Regional News; Weather (S). 10.45 Nazi Hunters: The Real Walk-In (S).

11.15 FILM: Ghost Stories (2017) Horror anthology,starring Andy Nyman and Martin Freeman (S).

11.45 Police, Camera, Murder The police hunt for asuspected serial killer in Greater Manchester (R) (S).

12.35 The Graham Norton Show (R) (S).

Michael McIntyre’s

Wheel (R) (S).

News (S).

12.45 Sign Zone: Countryfile (R) (S). 1.40 Sign Zone: Unbreakable (R) (S). 2.40 Sign Zone: Trouble At Topshop (R) (S). 3.40 This Is BBC Two (S).

12.35 Shop: Ideal World 3.00 On Assignment (R) (S). 3.30 James Martin’s Great British Adventure (R) (S). 3.55 Unwind With ITV (S). 5.10 Dickinson’s Real Deal (R) (S).

GHOST STORIES (BBC2, 11.15pm)

Jeremy Dyson and Andy Nyman (pictured) write and direct this big-screen version of their 2010 stage play Nyman heads the cast as Professor Philip Goodman, who has gained areputation as adebunker of hoax ghost sightings. He has been given a file of three unsolvable cases by his hero Charles Cameron, who has been missing for years. As Goodman goes to work trying to solve what Cameron could not, his perception of what is real and what is his imagination becomes increasingly blurred, until he is brought down to earth with abump.

THE EXORCIST (BBC3, 10.00pm)

A12-year-old girl (Linda Blair) is possessed by amalevolent demonic entity,and her mother (Ellen Burstyn) recruits Father Damien Karras

(Jason Miller) to stage an exorcism. Aided by the mysterious Jesuit Father Merrin (Max von Sydow), Father Damien must confront not only the supernatural phenomena in front of him, butalso his own inadequate faith and displaced guilt over his mother’s recent death.

To Declare (R) (S). 10.00 Supergirl (R) (S). 11.00 NCIS: LosAngeles (R) (S). 12.00 NCIS: LosAngeles (R) (S). 1.00 Hawaii Five-0 (R) (S). 2.00 S.W.A.T (R) (S). 3.00 Wildlife Rescue New Zealand (R) (S). 4.00 Modern Family (R) (S). 4.30 Modern Family (R) (S). 5.00 The Simpsons (R) (S). 5.30 Futurama (R) (S).

6.00 Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records (S). 6.35 Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records (S). 7.00 Supermarket Sweep (S). 8.00 Secret Crush (S). 9.00 Secret Crush (S). 10.00 Dress To Impress (S). 11.00 Dress To Impress (S). 12.00 Supermarket Sweep (S). 1.00 Family Fortunes (S). 2.00 Alan Carr’s Epic Gameshow (S). 3.05 One Tree Hill (S). 4.00 One Tree Hill (S). 5.00 HartOfDixie (S).

6.00 Classic Coronation Street (S). 6.35 Classic Coronation Street (S). 7.00 Classic Emmerdale (S). 7.30 Classic Emmerdale (S). 8.05 Bless This House (S). 8.40 Bless This House (S). 9.10 Upstairs, Downstairs (S). 10.25 Upstairs, Downstairs (S). 11.30 Heartbeat (S). 12.35 Heartbeat (S). 1.40 Classic Emmerdale (S). 2.15 Classic Emmerdale (S). 2.50 Classic Coronation Street (S). 3.25 Classic Coronation Street (S). 3.55 Midsomer Murders (S).

8.55 Kirstie’s House Of Craft (S). 9.15 APlace In The Sun (S). 10.05 APlace In The Sun (S). 11.05 Find It, Fix It, Flog It (S). 12.05 Find It, Fix It, Flog It (S). 1.10 Heir Hunters (S). 2.10 Four In ABed (S). 2.40 Four In ABed (S). 3.15 Four In ABed (S). 3.50 Four In ABed (S). 4.20 Four In A Bed (S). 4.50 Find It, Fix It, Flog It (S). 5.55 Car S.O.S (S).

6.55 Escape To The Chateau: DIY Billy and his father tryto level apatio so it can pass health and safety regulations (S).

7.55 Grand Designs Arevisit to an arch-shaped home made of clay tiles (S).

1.15 8Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (S). 2.20 24 Hours In A&E (S). 3.25 Food Unwrapped (S). 3.50 Close

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Rhoddir rhybudd drwy hynbod yCyngor wedi derbyn yceisiadau canlynol: Gorchymyn CynllunioGwlad aThref (Gweithdrefn Rheoli Datblygu) (Cymru) 2012 (fel y’i diwygiwyd)

Rheoliadau Cynllunio Gwlad aThref (Asesu Effeithiau Amgylcheddol) (Cymru) 2017

Datblygiad Asesiad EffaithAmgylcheddol (Erthygl12(3))

Mae Datganiad Amgylcheddol yn cyd-fynd â’rcais ac maegwybodaethychwanegol wedi’i dderbyn

Codi 3adeilad ychwanegol ar gyfer dofednod ar uned ddofednod presennol –Dol yDre, Llanddewi, Llandrindod ar gyfer E& JMorgan– 20/1226/FUL

Codi 2uned ddofednod ychwanegol ynghyd a4 biniau bwyd anifeiliaid, llain concrit, tanc dwr budr aphwll gwahanu draenio ar dir yn Uned Ddofednod Bryn thomas, Penybont, Llandrindod ar gyfer Owen Brothers- 21/1826/FUL

Gall aelodau o’r cyhoedd gael copïau o’r Datganiadau Amgylcheddol ganyrasiant: Ian PickAssociates Ltd,e-bost: ian@ianpick. co.uk neu ffonio: 01377253363 cyhydâ bydd stocargael, £50 ar gyfer pob copi papur a£10 am gopi CD.

Gall unrhyw unigolyn sy’n dymuno gweld y cais hwn a’rdogfennau cysylltiedig wneud hynnyarwefan yCyngor https://pa.powys. gov.uk/online-applications/?lang=CY tan 28 Tachwedd 2022.Osbyddwch yn cael unrhywbroblemau, ffoniwch 01597827161.

Dylai unrhywunigolyn sy’n dymuno gwneud sylwadau am yceisiadau hynun ai e-bostio’r Awdurdod Cynllunio Lleol yn planning. representations@powys.gov.uk neu ysgrifennu at:Gwasanaethau Cynllunio, Cyngor Sir Powys, Neuadd ySir,Spa Road East, Llandrindod, Powys, LD1 5LG erbyn 28 Tachwedd 2022

Rheoliadau Cynllunio (Adeiladau Rhestredig ac Ardaloedd Cadwraeth)(Cymru) 2012 Gwaithsy’n effeithio ar Adeiladau Rhestredig (Erthygl10): Adeiladu haenen owaithbrics newydd ar ddrychiad yDeOrllewin (wal dalcen) yn yr Automobile Palace, Strydy Deml, Llandrindod ar gyfer Cyngor Sir Powys– 22/1722/LBC Gellir archwilio’r cais uchodarwefan y Cyngor https://pa.powys.gov.uk/online applications/?lang=CY. Os byddwch yncael unrhyw broblemau, ffoniwch 01597827161/ e-bost planning.services@powys.gov.uk.Dylai unrhywunigolyn sy’ndymuno gwneud sylwadau am yceisiadauhyn un ai e-bostio’r AwdurdodCynllunio Lleol yn planning. representations@powys.gov.uk neu ysgrifennu at:GwasanaethauCynllunio, Cyngor SirPowys Neuadd ySir,Spa Road East, Llandrindod, Powys, LD1 5LGofewn 21 diwrnod o ddyddiad cyhoeddi’rhysbysiadhwn Mae croeso ichi gysylltuâniynGymraeg. Fe wnawn ymateb yn ddi-oed. Gwilym Davies, PennaethEiddo, Cynllunio aGwarchod yCyhoedd, Cyngor Sir Powys

Notification of thefollowing applications received by theCouncil: Town and CountryPlanning (Development Management Procedure) (Wales) Order2012 (as amended)

Town and CountryPlanning (Environmental Impact Assessment) (Wales) Regulations2017 EnvironmentalImpact Assessment development(Article 12(3))

EnvironmentalStatement accompanies the applications and additional information has been received

Erection of 3noadditional poultry buildings on existing poultryunit at Dol yDre, Llanddewi, Llandrindod Wells for E& JMorgan– 20/1226/FUL

Erection of 2additional poultryunits together with4 no feed bins, concrete apron, dirty water tank and adrainage attenuation pond at landatBrynThomas PoultryUnit, Penybont, Llandrindod Wells forOwen Brothers– 21/1826/FUL

Membersofthe public mayobtain copies of the EnvironmentalStatements from the agent:Ian PickAssociates Ltd,email: ian@ ianpick.co.uk or tel: 01377253363 so long as stockslast, at acharge of £50 foreach paper copy and £10for each CD copy

Anypersons wishing to view the above applications and associated documents candosoonthe council’s website http://pa.powys.gov.uk/onlineapplications/?lang=EN until 28thNovember, 2022.Ifyou have anyproblems please do nothesitate to tel: 01597827161.

Anypersons wishing to make representationsabout these applications musteither email theLocal Planning Authorityatplanning.representations@ powys.gov.uk or write to Planning Services, PowysCounty Council, County Hall, Spa Road East, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 5LGby 28thNovember, 2022

The Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) (Wales) Regulations 2012

Worksaffecting Listed Buildings (Article 10):

Construction of new brickworkskin to SW elevation (gable wall)atThe Automobile Palace, Temple Street, Llandrindod Wells for PowysCounty Council 22/1722/LBC

The above application maybeinspectedon theCouncil’swebsite http://pa.powys.gov. uk/online-applications/?lang=EN .Ifyou have anyproblems please do nothesitate to tel: 01597827161/ emailplanning.services@ powys.gov.uk Anypersons wishing to make representationsabout these applications musteither email theLocal Planning Authorityatplanning.representations@ powys.gov.uk or write to Planning Services ,Powys County Council, CountyHall, Spa Road East, Llandrindod Wells, LD1 5LG within

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Gwilym Davies, Head of Property, Planningand Public Protection, PowysCounty Council

Acknowledgements

Doreen Bevan

Jean Castle

Jenny Cater

Gill Chadd

Charles Davies

Paul Dowler

Wayne Francis Anne Franks

Michael Griffiths

Mark Harrison

Margaret Henderson

Keith Humphreys

Eileen Jeynes

Caroline Jones

Wayne Lewis

Hazel Lewis

Gwyneth Martin

Gwenneth Pinches

Kevin Price

Frederick Ralph Leonard Tipping

Julie Trilliene-Cooke

HUGHES Marian

Of Ludlow formerly of Green Lane, Onibury peacefully at home on October 14, 2022.

Much loved Wife of the late Bernard Hughes, Mum to Su, Sara and Sallie, Mum-in-law to Rich, Paul and Dave Grannie to Sophie, Ben, Tom and Emily Forever in our hearts.

Funeral Ser vice at St Michael &All Angels Church, OniburyonFriday, November 4, at 11am.

Fa mily flowers only, donations would be appreciated for the Midlands Air Ambulance.

WATSON Gloria Of Ludlow

Passed away peacefully on October 5, 2022, aged 93 years.

Bel ov ed Mothe r, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother,she will be sadlymissed by Andrew, Paul, Family and Friends.

Funeral Service to celebrate herlife will be on Thursday, October 27 at 12.30pm at St. Johnthe BaptistChurch, Hope Bagot.

Black dress code is optional.

Familyflowers only,any donationsare to be shared between the RNLI and St. Johnthe BaptistChurch, Hope Bagot.

DAVIES

Sandra Irwin

Of Newcastle on Clun Aged 73 years.

Passed away peacefully surroundedbyher Family on October 17, 2022 at home.

Funeral Service at St John’s Church, Newcastle on November5,2022at12noon and all are welcome.

Family flowers only,donations if desired to St John’s Church Newcastle Roof Fund. All inquiries to W. J. MORRIS AND SON

Funeral Directors Bishops Castle SY9 5BS 01588 638523 01588 630161

DAVIES

Susan Rosalind (Sue)

Of Knighton,formerlyof Upper Farm, Betchcott.

Passed away suddenly on October 5, 2022, aged 57 years.

Fu ner al Ser vic ea tS t Michael’s Church, Smethcott on Friday,November 4, 2022 at 2pm, followed by Interment in the Churchyard.

Family flowers only please.

Donations if desired to Wales Air Ambulance.

Inquiries

GEOFF HALL

FUNERALS, Knighton 01547 528554

LLOYD

Alfred John

Alf Lloyd Plant Hire. (Flying Alf).

Of Kingswood Road, Kington.

Passed awaypeacefully on October 9, 2022.

Much loved Son and Brother He will be sadly missed by all his Family and Friends.

Funeral Service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Wednesday,November 9, 2022 at 1.15pm.

Family flowers only Donations, if desired to, St Michaels Hospice. Forfurther information please contact

A.WHUGHES &SON

Independent Family Funeral Directors Kington: 01544 370217 Presteigne: 01544 267778

High-spec comfortin theupdated S-Cross

WILLIS Steve

Of Onibury, peacefully at home on October 10, 2022, aged 64 years.

Adored Husband and Dad. Funeral Ser vice at St Michaeland AllAngel’s Church, OniburyonSaturday, November 12 at 11.30am followed by Interment in the Churchyard.

Family flowers only

Donations would be appre ciated to be divided between OniburyChurchyard Fund and the Severn Hospice.

JOHN GRIFFITHS

Suzuki’s latest SUVonlyarrivedin this countryearlier this year –but it hasalready hadamajor upgrade.

Full hybrid versions of theS-Crosswentonsale this month, with extra electrical powerfor smooth er performancewhile cutting fuel consumptionand emissions. It sits betweenthe slightly smallbut huge ly popularVitara, andthe A-Crossand comesin two versions –the £28,749Motionand the£31,549 Ultra whichcomeswithextra equipment,mostprominent of whichisSuzuki’sproven ALLGRIPautomatic four-wheel drivesystem.

Given itshigh equipment levels,economy andthe option of four-wheel drivewithautomated manual transmission,the S-Crosslooks particularly good valuein comparisontosimilarly-sized SUVrivals.

Like thelatestVitarahybrids,the newS-Cross comeswitha1.5 litre petrolengineplusa 140-volt electrical powersystem(as compared to 48-voltsin mildhybridsystems), butit’sstill self-chargingso there’snoplugging in required

Themotor-generator system (MGU)assists the petrolenginewhenmovingoff,accelerating andeven on theopenroadwhen, underlightload, thecar can runonelectricalpower only.Mytestcar averaged 50mpgevenduringanhouroftacklingmuddy tracks in low gear

TheMGU also helpssmoothout electrically actu ated gear changes as well as contributing to fuel sav ings.While theS-Crossprobablywouldn’tbea first choice forserious off-road forays,itdid prove itself capableonthisexercise on standard road tyres, with theALLGRIP system instantlydiverting torque to therearwheelswhennecessary

It’s primarilyareassuringsafetysystemfor winter roads.

TheALLGRIP system is best left in ‘auto’ mode foreconomy andsmoothness, butthe driver cansim plyturna switch to sharpenperformance in ‘sport’ mode.There’s also asetting forsnowand ‘lock’ for permanentfour-wheeldrive when conditions getre ally slippery

TheS-Crosshas room for five with nearly 300li tresofluggage spaceinamuchimprovedand updat ed cabin, plus roofbarsasstandard. Comfortableand quiet, allmodelscome with dual zone aircondition ing, heated frontseats, full iphone/smartphone con nectivity, parkingsensors andarearviewcamera, recliningrearseats,LED lights andelectricwindow anddoormirrors.There is afull rangeofsafetyfea tures.

Ultramodelsalsoget satnav integrated into the centralcontrolscreen, apanoramic slidingsunroof anda360-degree‘birdseye view’camera.

Deaths

5DOORHATCHA/CSILVER33K

Campingfun in your own hotelCalifornia

We have probably allheard of HotelCalifornia, and whilethe VW camper may notbethe size of ahotel,it is atestament to the‘less is more’theory.

Thenew California 6.1isthe latest in adistinguishedline, offering amore dynamicappearance, with revised grilleand bumpersand newfog lights

It looksthe part andthe novelnum berplate,VW51EEP,also provoked curiosity.

Thereare twoversions, theCoast andOceandriven here.The Ocean also features agrilleembellished with four chrome strips andisframedwith newLED daytimerunninglights.

Poweredby an economical twolitre diesel unit that pumpsout nearly 200bhp,thismodel also features VW’s 4Motionall-wheel drivesystem, perfect forextra traction when camping in potentiallymuddy areas.

Theinterior features anew touchscreen in theroofconsole whichman ages campervanfunctions.Itcontrols theopening andclosing of theelectric pop-up roof, andmonitorsfridge oper ationand water levels.

At firstglance, It neverseems like thereisenoughspace to storeall your holidayparaphernalia,but with ingenious hiddencubby holes, cupboards andstorage areas, an awfullot canbe stored.Itevenincludesacleverly concealedminiwardrobe.

Spaceisatapremium butthe rear seatsfoldtocreateadoublebed,which features individual lights, whilethe twofront chairs arecaptain style, whichmeans they swivel around

Also theelectrically-operated fabric roof canberaisedtoaccommodatea couple of children in thesleepingarea abovethe main bed.

Thekitchen facilities offera two-burner cooker anddeepfridge, andatinybowlwithanelectricwater

pump.Weather permitting,anawning is availableasanoption.

On theroad, thepowerful diesel matedwiththe seven-speed DSGautomaticgearbox offers plenty of pulling powerand quiteaturnofspeed when required.Italso provedextremely economical, with economyat onepoint showingat nearly 40mpgagainst the official34.9. Impressive considering theamountofweightinvolved.

Acentral‘DigitalCockpit’isstand ardonthisismodel anditoffersan excellentinfotainmentsystemand smartphone connectivity

Therideiscomfortable andthe van always feelsstable, andthe CrossWind Assist system automaticallystabilises thecamperwhenbuffetedbyhigh windsonthe motorway.

Safety systemsare also impressive, with afullrange of stability functions andairbags,plusLaneAssist, Park As sist,asideprotectionfunction(warns of obstacleswhenmanoeuvring)and TrailerAssist(simplifies manoeuvring with atrailer).

TheOcean is asuper efficientde scendant of theoriginalcampervan It’s notcheap,withthismodel topping outat more than £80k with addedbit andpieces. Greatfor thoseshorter breaks andapleasuretodrive

FACTFILE

CALIFORNIA6.1 OCEANSWB 2.0TDi

Price: From £76,172

Mechanical: 204PS, 1968cc four cylinder dieselenginedriving all wheels viaseven speedautogearbox

MaxSpeed: 126mph

0-62mph: 11.9 seconds

Combined MPG: 34.9

C02 emissions: 213-225g/km

Warranty: 3years/100,000 miles

Guilssearching forearly-season form after defeat

Guilsfield threwawaya lead in theirclash with bigboys Colwyn Bay –asthe NorthWalians left Clos Myttonwithall three points.

TheGuils, whohavefailedtohit theirhighstandards from theear ly part of last season,almostwent behind on 12 minutes butMattHill failed to convertfromthe spot

Eightminutes laterand they punished by SteveEvans’sideas Josh Astley continuedhis fine form to putthemahead

Alex Downes levelled eightmin utes later, but right on the stroke of half-timethe Guilswereaward ed apenalty andIwanMatthews steppeduptogivethemthe leadat thebreak

Anditstayedthatway up to the 73rd minuteasSam Hart lashed home an equaliser–beforeKristian Plattnetted theBay winner five minutes from time

They endedthe game with 10 men as Downes wassentoff fora second yellow,but they hung on with the Guilsleftempty handed Llanidloes Town pickedupa much-needed winastheythrashed BuckleyTown 4-1atVictoriaAv enue

It didn’t startthe wayChris Davies’sidewould have wanted as former Guilsfieldstriker AsaHam iltonput theNorth Walesoutfit1-0 up inside sevenminutes

But five minutes laterAndrew Evansmadeitone apiece,before JamieBreese’sstrikejustafter the half-hour-mark putthe Daffsin front.

Buckleywerethendealt ablow on thestroke of half-timeasChris Littlerwas sent off.

Breese notchedasLlani closedin on victory– with Evans’ second sev en minutes from time completing thevictory

Market Draytonwereunableto buildonagood winover Luctoni ansIII thepreviousweekasthey were beaten in aShropshirederby at Oswestry

Drayton’s39-19 defeat leaves them thirdbottominrugby un ion’sCountiesTwo Midlands West (North)astheyfailedtoholdonto an early14-pointdeficit.

They hadone pushoverheldup

Ravens’wings areclipped by Oswestry

Heiditells story of herstruggles in anew book

LlandrindodWells runner Heidi Davies haspennedher struggles andstories from hercareerasan athleteinanew book

TheformerLlandrindod Wells High School studentburst on to the internationalscene as amountain runner as ateenager, butwenton to suffer many injuries in hertime in thespot.

TheEnglish teacherhas now penned abookonher battles with injuries,titledSteps andStones.

It is to be availableonAma zononNovember5 andDavies, nowbased inItaly,ishopingto return to hernative Powysas part of apromotional tour before Christmas

Davies, whoworks as an English teacher, in Malonno, said:“I’mstill enjoying lifeinthe mountainsin Malonnoand really feelingpartof thecommunity.

“I’vehad some issues with RED-s (RelativeEnergyDeficiency in Sport) over thepastfew yearsand haven’t been able to competeprop erly but finallythissummerI’ve been able to pinanumberback on my vest andjustenjoy beingableto do so again.

before they gottheir nosesinfront when Ryan Horton crashedover for theopening try,convertedbyAlex Gammon

Theleadwas doubled to 14-0 with only 13 minutes played when RatubalvuWame, making his first appearance of theseason, broke througha number of tacklestorace away.Again Gammon converted.

ButOswestrybegan to get their

game together,and they hadthe lead just 17 minutes later

With things continuing to break down forthe Ravens–mostnota blytheir scrum– Oswestry moved 39-14ahead beforeGeorgeMin shallhad the finalsay,completinga length-of-the fieldmove.

Draytonhostbottomclub Aldridge inacrucialgameonSat urday.

Wimbledonstarsigns up forclub’sbesteverevent

Oneofthisyear’sWim bledonladies’ singles semi finalistsisset to play at TheShrewsbury Club when theWorld Tennis Tour returnsto Shropshirethisweek.

German star TatjanaMaria is amonganimpressivenumberof players currentlyrankedinthe world’s top100 on theentry list for theBudgenMotorsW100tourna ment

Theprestigious eventispartof theLTA’s PerformanceCompe titionsCalendar, whichaimsto provideenhanced playingoppor tunitiesfor players throughout the country.

It is also thebiggest indoor wom en’s tennis tournament in theUK sincethe 1990sand takesplaceat

STUART DUNN sports@mnamedia.co.uk

theSundorneRoadvenue between October30and November6

Maria, currentlyranked71in theworld,enjoyedabrilliantrun at SW19 earlierthisyear, reaching the last four before eventually losing in threesetstoOns Jabeur HeatherWatson, HarrietDart, KatieSwan, KatieBoulter and JodieBurrage lead astrong British challengeinShrewsbury, aheadof theBillieJeanKingCup Finals, whereGreat Britainare oneof12 nationscompeting to be thebestin theworld.

Thehighest-rankedplayeronthe entrylistisUkrainian Anhelina Kalinina,currently 45 in theworld

TheShrewsbury eventisset to featureMarketaVondrousova,who

wasrunner-uptoAshleighBartyin the2019FrenchOpen finalinPar is, andlastyearwon asilver medal forthe CzechRepublicatthe Olym picsinTokyo Karolina Muchova, another Czechstar, is also on theentry list Asemi-finalist at last year’s Aus tralianOpen, shereached thequar ter-finals at Wimbledonin both 2019 and2021.

TheShrewsburyline-up also in cludes ViktorijaGolubic –who won adoubles silver medalrepresent ingSwitzerland,alongside Belinda Bencic, at last year’s Olympics–andwas a2021Wimbledon singles quarter-finalist

Dave Courteen,The Shrewsbury Club’s managing director,said: “Wehavetalkeda lotinthe buildup to this eventabout thecalibre of players that will take part in this high-profile tournament.Now that

theentry list hasbeenconfirmed, it’s probably beyond ourbestexpec tations.

“Whilethere’s still apossibility that playersmay withdraw through injury,the qualityofplayers to have enteredthistournamentisfantas tic.

“Tohaveplayers that have reachedthe latter stages of Grand Slamsinthe last twoorthree years, as well as anumberofcurrent top 100players headingtoShrewsbury is so exciting

“Wehopethisevent will attract biggercrowdsasaresultand we really encouragepeopletomake sure theyreservetickets, so they areguaranteed theirseats to enjoy what’s goingtobesome trulyexcep tional tennis.”

Ticketscan be purchasedonline at www.worldtennistourshrewsbury .com/tickets-and-events/#tickets

“It’ssomethingI’vewritten alot aboutonmyblogand on my Insta gram page thepianorunner.blogspot andI’m currentlyinthe processof writingmynextbooktotellmy sto ry andhopefully help raise aware ness so thatfuturegenerations of athletes don’thavetogothrough thesamethingsI did.”

McIlroysigns a two-year deal at Glamorgan

Bowler JamieMcIlroy has penneda newtwo-yeardealat Glamorganand is hungrier than ever to secure a first-team spot. McIlroy, from Builth Wells, join theclubin2019after an im pressive spellinMinor Countries Cricket with Herefordshire.

He made his first-classdebut last year on theopening dayof the2021seasonat Yorkshire–andafteratough spellthrough Covidand injury the28-year oldhas been rewarded with new contract.Onthe back of other debuts in theT20 Blast, he now, he wantstosecureapermanent spot in Glamorgan’s firstteam.

“I am extremely grateful and excitedtosignanew deal with theclubthatkeeps me here for anothertwo years,”saidMcIl roy. “I have hadataste of play ingacrossall threeformats and Iamnow hungrier than ever to kick on andsecureaspotinthe firstteam.”

Theclubhas announcedthat five players in totalhavepenned contract extensions with the club,whilepathway product TomBevanhas signed his first professional deal with theWelsh county.Timm vander Gugten, BillyRootand McIlroy have signed newtwo-yearcontracts, whileCallumTaylor andAndy Gorvin areonone-yeardeals

MarketDrayton Ravens claima lineout during their39-19 defeat to Oswestry Picture: LouDaviesArmstrong

Evans signson forathird year of Italian futsal

AformerBuilthWells High School studentiscontinuingher adven turesinItaly –aftersigning anew deal with atop Italianfustalclub.

AliceEvans, from Llandrindod Wells, hasagreed to stay at Santa PreduLadiesFutsalteaminSar diniafor athird season– afterim pressing so far.

Evans, aformerTrefonnen Pri mary School andBuilth WellsHigh School student, made historyasthe firsteverBritish female futsal play er to sign aprofessional contract when shejoinedItalian side Sinnai in 2015

The28-year-old is currentlythe club’s vice-captain –and hasrep resented Wales15times at youth leveland hasninesenior caps to her name Evans, agoalkeeper, stillremains apioneer within theUKfor wom en’s futsal,for herachievementof beingthe firstpersontoearnapro fessionalcontract.

She firstdeveloped hercareerin football at CardiffCity, Yeovil and BristolCity.

At thesametimeasplaying the ‘normal’ game –she developed a love of playingfustalatthe ageof 16

AftermovingtoItaly in 2015,she wasinvited foratrial with aprofes sional SerieAfutsalsideSinnai in Sardinia aftertheyapproachedher coachLuciana Silva.

Sheimpressed enough to be of feredacontract so became the first only professional female British futsal player

However,thiswas during her studies, andafter oneseasonshe returned to theUniversity of Bath to complete herdegree.

Aftergraduating, Aliceworked forthe fire serviceand wasinvolved in rugbywhilealso playingfutsal on theside.

AcallfromItaly then askedher to return andshe joined theSerie A2 Division GroupCcalledSantu Predu–and penned apro deal

Wrexham fight backfor apoint

Wrexhamcamefrombehind to earn adrawatBoreham Wood as they lost ground on National League leadersNotts County on Saturday

TheRed Dragonssit second butwereheldtoa1-1 draw at Meadow Park,the hosts nowin fourth aftertakingashare of thespoils.

DannyNewtoncollected a Dennon Lewispassbeforeturn inghome a fine finish from the edge of thebox to putthe hosts aheadinthe firsthalf.

Wrexhamweremuchbetter afterthe intervaland wouldduly draw themselves level through AaronHayden.

With just eightminutes of the second half gone,Hayden wason hand to tapinfromclose range followinga flowingmove.

TheresultleavesWrexham threepointsbehindpacesetters County,who beat Maidstone3-0 on Friday night

Redmondurges Saints to be more clinical afterwin

DannyRedmond insists he andhis TNSteammatesneed to be better andmoreclinical–de spitetheir 2-0win over Pontypridd Town con tinued theirearly march towardsthe title.

TheSaintswerestrugglingto breakthe deadlock –beforequick fire first-half goals from Redmond andDeclanMcManus putthemtwo up at thebreak.

Andtheywereagain frustrated in thesecondhalf, butmaintained theirleadover Connah’sQuayat thetop.

Redmond,who chippedinwitha goal,was happywiththe points but insisted they need to be better

“Wedeserved thewin,but we couldhaveplayedalot better,” said themidfielder. “Itisawin,keeps is on aroll, we gotaclean sheetand we go again, it is anothertickedoff andwegoagain

“Their game plan workedwell, they were well organisedinthe game,and thegoals before half time changed thedynamic of thegame.

“For me Ihad adifferent role, andI wasin therightplaceand righttimetoput thegoalin.

“Itcould have been alot different if we hadgoneintohalf-time at 0-0, butwedidn’t, it changed thegame, andthenthe second half we sawit out.

“Itisdisappointingwecouldn’t addtoitin thesecondhalf, butthey were organisedand workedhardto the finalwhistle so farplay.

“Butweneed to be more clinical.”

McManustwice went closebefore Saints made thebreakthroughin the38thminuteasRedmondwas on target from closerange afterthe visitors were unabletoclear Ryan Brobbel’sinitial crossfromthe left Redmond then turned provider as thehosts quicklydoubled theirad vantagethree minutes later.

Redmond’s fine long pass from just inside thePontypriddhalf pickedout McManusinthe penalty area andthe topscorerneatlycon trolled theballbeforedrilling ashot to thebottomcornerofthe net.

Saints continuedtolookfor more goalsafterthe break andcreated a

number of opportunitiesbut there wastobenoadditiontothe score.

Goalkeeper AshMorris, whoim pressedbetween theposts forPon typridd, savedwellfromRedmond, Brobbeland Adam Wilson, while Josh Danielssaw ashotclear the crossbar andRyanAstlesheaded

wide as Saints pushed forfurther goals.

TNS: Roberts, Daniels, K. Davies, Astles,Marriott, Clark, D. Wil liams, Clark, Brobbel, McManus (Cieslewicz),Wilson. Subs not used: Routledge,Smith, D. Davies, Dafydd,Warder, Simpson.

Newtownhad to suffer another frustratingafternoonastheywere given alesson by CardiffMet at Latham Park

TheRobins, whoseseasonisyet to really take flight, didenjoy good spells of possessionthroughoutthe game

Butasclear openings were hard to come by,- LewisReesbroke clear in the firstperiodand firedhome theonlygoalofthe game

In the firsthalf, neithersidere ally hadmuchin theway of mean

ingful chances– with littlequality from either frontline.

Butthe onechancethatdid come theway ofMet wastaken twomin utes before thebreak

HarryOwen’sgoodworkre leased Rees andhe firedhome past Dave Jones from theedgeofthe area. Jones then deniedOwenwith asolid save earlyinthe second pe

riod, before Newtowngot on top anddominated Met.

Butagain,their dominancewas justnot leadingtoanythingmean ingful in the finalthird.

HenryCowanswas theclosest forNewtown ashe firedjustwide from anarrowangle,but it was Methavingthe chances.

George Hughes andCraig Wil liamshad to make last-ditch blocks to deny theArchers–asthey looked themorelikelytograb an othergoal.

ChrisHughesthrew on Nick Rushtonand Theo Whartonlate on as they chased agoal, butthe chancesdidn’tcome

It left theRobinswithjustthree wins from the first11games -with Cardiffheading back to thecapital with threepoints.

With 11 gamesuntil theleague splits, theRobinsnow face an up hill battle to qualityfor theCham pionshipConference– andashotat athird European campaign on the bounce

Action from TheNew Saints’ 2-0triumph overPontypriddUnitedonSaturday afternoon

Pictures:BrianJones

Corries’ hopesofa runin theLeagueCup areover

Brecon Corriessaw their hopes of an extended runinthe ArdalSouth League Cupdashedon Saturday afternoon when they were defeated 5-1byYnysygerwnat Rich Field.

Thehome teamappearedtohave afootholdinthe proceedings when CraigEvans halved thedeficiton thehour-mark,but theirhigh fly ingArdal SouthWestopponents hitbackwiththree goalswithinthe space of 17 second-halfminutes to seal victory.

It wasthe Corrieswho made a strong startonanovercastafter noon whenCraig Evanstried his luck with a25-yard effort that goal keeper Luke Jonessaw flynarrowly wide of hisgoal.

Ynysygerwn respondedwithde fender Rhys Thomas headingover from afourth-minute corner before home custodianDeclanGaydonde nied Lewis Clement just aminute later.

Thepressurefromthe visitors finallypaiddividends afterseven minutes when Nathan Davies was playedinongoalbyClement be fore calmly slotting theballpast

Gaydon. TheNeath Valley club nearly increasedtheir lead within twominutes of therestart when a Ryan MorrisheaderbeatGaydon, butEmrys MorganCup finalhero Austin Mellor wasinthe right placetoscramblethe ball offthe line

Nathan Davies sawhis 12th-min utedrive from theedgeofthe pen alty area turned over thecrossbar by Gaydonbeforethe Corriesgoal keeper denied DavidEvans from theensuingcorner.

Ynys were nowbeginningtodom inate theirhosts as Clement drilled alow shot wide from theedgeofthe penaltyareafourminutes later, be fore Morrisheadedoverthe cross barfroma 19th-minutecrossonthe left

Jack Bain struck ashotonthe turn straight at Luke Jones five minutes laterasthe Corrieslooked to stem thetide of attacks.

However,DanielLewis doubled theleadafter33minutes when he waspickedout in spacebya deep ball from Clementbefore firing the ball past Gaydon

Thehosts responded five minutes laterwhenGethinPhillipssaw his

shot deflected behind foracorner from aCraig Evanspull-back on thebyline.

Theopening period concluded with Joel Evansheading straight at Jones from Mellor’s 40th-minute crossout on theright flankasCor ries managerDamienDaniels knew histeamhad plenty to do afterthe break.

JamesNewellsaw hispenalty appealswaved away by refereeGwi lymLewis five minutes afterthe in terval before TomPhillips sawhis header clearedoff thelinefromthe ensuingcorner.

Joel Evanshad ashotonthe turn deflected foracornersix minutes laterfromPhillips’ crossonthe rightbeforetwinbrother Craig pulled hiseffortwideofthe target in the59thminutewhenplayed through on goal

Thehosts hadenjoyed agood spell of territoryand possession afterthe break andweredulyrewardedon thehourmarkwhenCraig Evans firedhome followingaJoe Cooper crossintothe penaltyarea.

Joel Evanssaw hisshotontarget savedbyJones threeminutes later afterYnysygerwnfailedtoclear the ball from theirpenalty area and Cooper drove ashotfromthe edge of thepenalty area straightatJones

as Brecon Corriessearchedfor a crucialsecondgoal.

Just when it appeared thehosts wouldbemorelikelyto find an equalising goal,itwas Ynys who re-established theirtwo-goalad vantagewhen, sixminutes later, Lewisnetted hissecondofthe af ternoonfromclose rangeafter be ingpickedout by Newell

TomPhillips hadaheaderblocked on thelinefroma71st-minute cor nerfor thevisitorsastheybegan to re-establish theirgriponthe tie.

Lewiscompleted hishat-trick threeminutes laterafterthe Neath Valley club brokequickly from their ownhalfafterdefending acorner.

Dale Evanssaw his25-yard drive spilled by Ynys custodianJonesin the79thminute, butJordanBaker couldnot take advantageand poked hiseffortwideofthe target Newell completedthe scoring four minutes laterwhenhis header at thefar postbeatGaydonfroma RyanMorriscrossonthe left Thevisitorswereclose to making it around half dozen, with amin uteremaining on theclock,when young substitute AlfiePowellsaw his25-yard driveturnedbehindby Gaydonand TomPhillips’header clippedthe crossbar from thecor ner

Llandrindod in seventhheaven as they move topofthe table

LlandrindodWells lead the wayinthe ArdalNorth East League as they putseven with outreply past asorry Corwen in north Wales.

Llandod’sseasoninthe east division hasbeenanaverage onesofar –astheysit just below halfway

Buttheyreleasedthe shack lesinDenbighshireand scored alltheir goalsinamad first period

JoeEvans’10th-minuteopen er wasquickly followed by asev en-minutehat-trick from Dan Hall to leavethe Spamen 4-0 up inside 21 minutes

Tomthengrabbedadou blebeforethe half-hour-mark –withEvans’secondcoming on 43 minutestocompletethe win.

Leaders Llanfair United suffered ashock defeat on the road as they were beaten 3-1by Penycae

ZacDaviesscoredtwice in the first35minutes forthe Wrex hamside, with Drew Wickens making it threeonthe stroke of half-time.

RichardDaviesscored25min utes from time to reduce the arrears, butitcouldn’tspark a comeback

Glyn Coneyled theway with ahat-trick as Caersws thrashed Dolgellau 5-1atthe Recreation Ground

Doubled

Neil Mitchell setupConey for the firstjustafter thehalfhour back,beforeScott Williamsdou bled theleadsix minutes into thesecondhalf.

He then scored an owngoal before Josh Jones wassentoff forthe visitors

Swsthentookadvantage as Coneygrabbedhis second –beforeLukeEvans made if four in the finalquarter of the game

Andthree minutes into add ed time Coneygrabbedhis hattrickthanks to anotherMitchell assist to make it acomfortable victory.

Llanrhaeadr sitrockbottom aftertheywerebeatenfor asev enth time in nine gamesat Lla ngollenTown

JoeHayward andBen Wilson putLlangollentwo up inside 31 minutes –givingLlanrhaeadr a toughtasktoget back into the game.

JoeEvans scored aspot-kick 17 minutes from time,but they couldn’t go onebetterand re main winless.

And WelshpoolTown areup to eighthastheybeat Rhayad er Town 3-0.

Luke Thomas,Tom Halli dayand OwainRichardsall struck to five theLilywhitesthe win.

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Action from Brecon Corries’ cupdefear againstYnysygerwnonSaturday,includingcelebrationsfor Craig Evans (bottom right)

Pics:StuartTownsend

ROCKYROBINSIN NEEDOFABOOST

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Newtown’srocky startto thecampaigncontinues andthings aren’t getting anyeasierastheyhead northtotakeontitle chasersConnah’sQuay Nomads on Friday night.

Despite asummer when they broughtinexcitingnew additions such as LouisRoblesfromTNS and Theo WhartonfromBarry Town United,Chris Hughes’sidehave struggledand have wonjustthree of their11games so far.

It started well with adraw againstTNS,but they have stum bled ever sinceand despitethe odd result they haven’t been able to gain anymomentum

They currentlysit oneplace clear of newly-promoted Pontypridd Town andhangjustabove thedrop zone,which is occupied by thenew boys andAirbus, whoare cutadrift on minus-twopointsafter fielding an ineligible player.

TheRobinsnow traveltothe Dee side StadiumonFridaylooking to tryand turn theirseasonaround–buttheysufferedanother blow last week when they were beaten by the impressive CardiffMet LewisRees’ first-half strike for thestudents wasenoughtogive them thethree pointsand Robins bossHughesbelievestheir intensity in the final20minutes waslacking Hughes said:“In the firsthalfI thoughtwehad areallygood controlofthe game from atactical pointofview

“I don’tthink theurgency was theproblem at all.

“Itwas thelast20minutes where Ifeelwelackeda little bit of intensity,but that wasn’t thecaseinthe firsthalf.”

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Mullin’sX-rated bootsbanned

Wrexhamstriker Paul Mullin will notwearhis controversial newboots whichfeaturedan X-ratedmessage forthe Conservatives

Theforward hadposted an imageonInstagram of theboots, with ‘f*** theTories’ printedon thesideofthem. Butthe Nation al League promotion chasers, ownedbyHollywood starsRyan Reynolds andRob McElhenney, movedswiftly to banthe boots.

AWrexham statementread: “The club canconfirm that the bootsrevealedbyPaulMullin on socialmedia will not be worn in anyWrexhamAFC fixture andthatthe photographs taken at theRacecourse Ground were done so withoutour knowledge or approval

“For therecord, thepictures wouldn’t have been permitted to be taken, hadweknown, andthe issuewillbedealt with privately bythe club.The club hasadopted aneutralpositiononmany matterswithapolitical dimension andintends to continue to do so goingforward.

“The club also acknowledge that everyone is entitledtotheir ownopinion,whether that be employeesorsupportersbut wouldalso highlightthatan individual view cannot be fairly attributed,asthe view of everyoneorthe club itself.There is no moreprominent exampleofthis than thefactthatthe MP forthe constituency within whichthe club is found, is aConservative.”

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