Wye Local April 2014 / Issue 90

April 2014 • Issue 90

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April Competition For your chance to Win a Desert Celts CD. Over twenty minutes of beautiful Welsh and West African music working together taking us on an unusual but sensational journey.

Desert Celts was funded by Two Towns One World, the EU and Welsh Government operating through Hay Town Council. Please complete the wordsearch on page 52 and send to us by 16th April 2014.

Winners of March Competition: Mrs Gwynne, Talgarth and Mrs Price, Hay on Wye.

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As per my plea in last months issue, Spring is here and the sun is out. Welcome to our April issue.

This month we’re introducing a couple of new features. It has been known for some time that our readers often pick up our sister publication, the Local Beacon magazine.

With Brecon only a short distance away, articles, events and advertisers will often appeal to the residents of Hay, Talgarth and the surrounding villages. From now on we aim to share with you some highlights that will appear in the Local Beacon with the hope that it entices you to take a look online, that’s if of course you are unable to collect a hardcopy version from the Brecon area. Please turn to page 2 for more information.

The next new feature is a slight change to our normal recipe page. This month, and hopefully in future months, a local restaurant or café will provide us with a tasty recipe. Our first one sounds delicious, a little time consuming but I think it will be worth it!

If you are a local restaurant or café and would like to submit a recipe, please do get in touch.

Last year a friend and myself started the all ladies netball team, Gwernyfed Geckos. We play in the Radnor & District League, starting out in the summer league and now currently in the winter league. At the end of the season, mid May, I will be sure to include our results. As we go to print we have won 9 out of 12 games. In the meantime we are calling out to any local ladies that enjoy netball. You may not have played since High School but that really doesn’t matter. Our current players range from 14 year olds to 50+ all with a varied knowledge of the rules. Our aim as a Club is to enter two teams into this years summer league, so please do give me a tinkle for more information. Come join team Geckos!

Earlier this month, I was hugely touched by a handwritten poem sent in the post. The author of this poem is only 11 years old. I have no doubt in my mind she will achieve great things in life. She was not asked to do this, she simply did it out of kindness.

Turn to page 15 to read it for yourself.

Enjoy our April issue with a glass of Sauvignon Blanc!

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News from Talgarth

by Cllr. William Powell Powys County Councillor for Talgarth

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Some highlights of the April Local Beacon: • Roger Williams • Arts Alive • Brecknock YFC

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• Brecon Film Society • Steps to better ISA investing • Beekeeping • Brecon Motor Club • Local WI news • The Iris plant • Brecon Cathedral Gift Shop .........and much much more!

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As I sign off this month’s Wye Local column, we are having a taste of early spring sunshine which, combined with a keen wind, has served to dry out the fields waterlogged for much of this winter. It is glorious to see early lambs skipping about in the fields around Talgarth, with the sun on their backs.

At the same time, Christians across the globe are marking the season of Lent, culminating next month in the festival of Easter. Incredibly a whole year has passed since the newly elected Pope Francis and Archbishop Justin Welby first stepped up to face the challenges ahead, in the Vatican, the See of Canterbury and the wider world. Both seem to have had a genuinely positive impact during the past year - which is welcome in these dangerous and turbulent times.

Last month, I reflected on the impact of the Welsh Local Government Settlement on us here in Powys.

The outcome is now becoming increasingly clear, as the County Council has agreed its 2014/15 budget.

Inevitably unpalatable proposals involving greater pressure on education and social services budgets have been included. There is also to be a phased withdrawal by the County Council from managing sports, leisure facilities and playing fields - and I have already attended meetings involving Talgarth FC and fellow town councillors to explore a partnership approach to safeguard these local facilities for the future. This is just one area where there will be higher expectations of town and community councils to adopt responsibility for local services and assets.

However, thanks to the concerted campaign of both Welsh Liberal Democrat & Labour Councillors, together with opposition Independents, plans to abolish all specialist ALN centres in the county have been removed from the budget and draconian cuts of 50% to CAB and other advice centres in Powys have been radically scaled back to 15%, accompanied

by a review. The Council Tax increase for 2014/15 is 4.5% equating to an approximate 85p rise per week for a Band D property in Talgarth. We would dearly have wished to secure a lower increase - but the County Council payroll is already due to fall by some 400 full time equivalent posts in the coming year, as we face some £20,000,000 of budget cuts over 3 years.

These challenging times give us cause to celebrate the warmth and diversity of our town more than ever, especially the readiness of individuals to volunteer for the good of fellow residents. In recent weeks, both Gwernyfed RFC and Talgarth FC have been able to catch up on some of the many fixtures that fell victim to the weather earlier in the winter. I was delighted to hear Talgarth FC Juniors being cited recently in the Brecon and Radnor Sports Awards 2014. We should always recall the commitment of coaches, referees, those who look after the kit and feed the teams – all making a genuine contribution to sport in our community. In this connection, Talgarth Bowling Club is holding an open day on Saturday, 12th April from 2:00pm so that locals can discover what’s on offer and try their hand at the sport. If interested, please call Malcolm Dodds on (01874) 712374 or Peter Johnson on (01874) 712233 for more information.

In the meantime, please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any feedback or issues of concern on 07703 112113 or by email: william.powell@ wales.gov.uk Alternatively, you can come to my next advice surgery on Friday, 4th April from 5:00pm at Talgarth Tourist Information & Resource Centre.

Happy Easter William

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News from Glasbury Ward

by Chris Davies Powys County Councillor for Glasbury The last month has been dominated by events at County Hall relating to the budget and the increase in Council Tax. With Powys having received the worst funding settlement for the 6th consecutive year £20 million pounds had to be removed from the budget. Very difficult decisions are now being made that will affect us all. My Conservative Group colleagues and I were the only members to put forward an alternative budget which we felt would be deliverable and better for the people of Powys.

This including a much reduced council tax increase, but unfortunately this was not supported by other groups which is a pity.

The recent wet weather caused a small landslip on the Cwmbach to Ffynnonn Gynnydd Road. Many who know this road will be aware that there is a very steep bank leading down to the stream below.

The Council’s design team are working hard to devise a suitable remedy and costings to ensure that this road will be repaired and back open as soon as

possible. Damage is also being caused to the river banks in Glasbury and discussions are about to take place with the Environment Agency to see what can be done to avoid further erosion.

On a much happier note, well done to all involved in the Breconshire and the Radnorshire Y.F.C Entertainment finals. These young club members were amazing and they are all a great asset to our communities – well done!

It’s hard to believe that by the time you are reading this Spring will be in full swing and lambs will be filling the local fields. Let’s hope we can look forward to some better weather and may I take this opportunity of wishing you all a very happy Easter.

Chris Please don’t forget that should you wish to contact me on any matter please do not hesitate on either of the following: 07855 752110 or cllr.chris.davies@ powys.gov.uk

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Plant of the month: Rhododendrons & Azaleas This group of plants is a very large one indeed and includes some of the most breathtakingly beautiful of all ornamental plants. They range from large trees to tiny prostrate mats; most are evergreen but others lose their leaves in Autumn and produce fiery displays of colour; and their flowers range in colour through almost the entire spectrum with some of the most brilliant hues occurring in the Azaleas.

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Rhododendrons and Azaleas combine well with other acid lovers such as Pieris and Camellias and can be under planted with spring flowering bulbs for even more early season Colour.

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This will be the fourth year that Artisans at Hay have exhibited in the Buttermarket, and they are still going strong! There are always a few new faces at each event, and Saturday 19th April from 9.00am – 5.00pm will be just as exciting.

Beryl Morgans, glass artist brings beautiful work made by her strip cut glass and crucible melting process, and will be delighted to explain how this works. Josephine Harvey, ceramic artist makes small scale slip cast vessels in porcelain with a delightful decorative relief. Jan Knibbs is a textile artist working with a fabulous colour palette and amazing embroidery skills to create wearable works of art. Peter King, artist blacksmith has created sculptures for many gardens including Hampton Court Palace and RHS shows and will have some real statement pieces on show.

Jenny Pearce, basket maker will present some of her many functional and decorative hand-made willow baskets. Wood at Golden Valley have a huge range of hand-turned bowls, pegrails, chopping boards and other decorative items for the home.

You can expect some Easter and Spring –inspired work at this show and surely some sunshine!

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Home Juicing is the way forward This year is flying isn’t it? At G&T’s we’re already on week 3 of my live “Weight & See” course and we’re seriously rocking it! Last week I made them a beautiful bright green juice they thought was kiwi – it was in fact spinach, apples, banana and lime juice, and mind-blowingly good for you! Home juicing will open up a world of different tastes and textures for your palette. It is a fantastic way to get a huge hit of vitamins, minerals and enzymes, in just a few gulps.

Enzymes found in raw foods are protein molecules which: Digest our foods, destroy toxins, break down fats and cellulose, and metabolise starches and proteins There are 2,500 different enzymes in the human body. They’re the catalysts that make metabolism happen. If we have low enzyme activity this can lead to problems such as: being less able to work at our peak, less able to fight illness and repair injured cells, and less able to renew, defend and support our systems. You may have: Intestinal problems, mal-absorption, heartburn, burping, flatulence, bloating, ‘fuzzy’ headedness, and lethargy.

Low enzyme activity is one of the most prevalent

problems in Western society today; the implications of our fast living, fast food approach cannot be underestimated and juicing can help redress this balance, using fruit and especially vegetable and is obviously superior to the powdered green drinks and supplements available. It’s a creative way to get goodness into your kids too, and they love to help – it’s fun to do (albeit a bit messy!), AND they’ll be more likely to drink what they’ve made! Fresh juice is very different to shop bought. Shop juice may have sat in a carton for weeks before you taste it, losing a lot of its goodness. Your homemade version will be sweeter, creamier, FRESH and have far more variety than shop bought. You’re adding to your daily water intake, as fruit and veg have tons of pure, naturefiltered water in them. Some people even swear they get a ‘high’ from home made juice! If you’d like the full version of this article as well as lots of juice recipes from my recipe book FREE please e-mail: cat@gymandtonichay.co.uk and you SHALL receive!

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Local Talent: Catherine Hughes Artists Names? Catherine Hughes Type of Artist? Singer Range of Products? From Opera to Welsh Folk Where can your products be purchased?

Eighteen Rabbit, Hay Castle or Haydn’s on the Backfold in Hay or anyone at Hay Community Choir. www.haychoir.co.uk Price range? All CDs are £5 How long have you been an artist? Since I was very young where I attended Bethel Methodist chapel in Birmingham where my parents still go today.

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Where did you train or gain experience? I started proper lessons when I was 13 years of age with Rosemary Phillips and did all my singing exams with her whilst at school and then studied with Andrea Calladine from the Birmingham conservatoire What has been your proudest moment?

Singing Gwahoddiad with Hay Community Choir at Maesyronnen Chapel last November which is part the Desert Celts CD What would you class as ‘your masterpiece’?

The Desert Celts CD was a privilege to be part of and we want to thank Two Towns One World for the opportunity. We all know three Welsh songs in four part harmony now and they have become our signature songs

challenge and in getting the Welsh words for the chorus perfected. Our main aim is to perform centre stage at the Hay Festival What advice would you give a local artist? Ignore anyone that says you are not good enough What other local artists do you admire?

Jeremy Creighton-Herbert has been encouraging me and mentoring me since I moved to Hay 10 years ago and focusing on Welsh Folk Songs was definitely his idea Artist statement: Everyone can sing and it’s good for the mind and soul and should be encouraged by everyone. There are some amazing people out there writing fabulous songs and we need to sing as many of them as possible. Community choirs are everywhere so there’s no excuse. If you look up the Natural Voice Practitioners Network you will be overwhelmed with what is going on throughout the UK with singing events and everyone can join in.

Have you any future plans for your work? We were commissioned by the Cheese Market project to write a very moving song to be performed at its opening on Saturday 19th April. The choir has yet again thrived on the

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The Thoughts of a Greengrocer Sitting here with the sun shining I am thinking how lucky we have been this winter with the weather.

For us the journey to either Birmingham or Bristol in the early hours of the morning is critical and this year we have not had one day when snow or ice has hampered us. This warmer weather has also had a good effect on the vegetables there being no shortages of British produce and thus prices have been kept sensible.

Thinking of prices I cannot ignore the forthcoming war between the supermarkets. Initially it will seem as if this is a help to the consumer as prices will appear to drop (but watch for sleight of hand). Long term it is not unlikely that one of the middle market supermarkets could be driven out and then those remaining will very quickly get the prices back up and higher - they will not let their profits fall for long as that would limit the boardroom bonuses.

Recently I found some Pink Kiss apples which, as the name may indicate is an apple very similar to the Pink Lady. The new apple was almost as good for flavour and a lot cheaper but unfortunately they won’t keep and soon went off. Another attempt at keeping prices down ends in failure!

With Easter being so late in the year there is a possibility that we could celebrate the holiday with English (even Wye Valley) asparagus. There has already been a little of the forced asparagus from the Chinn family of Ross-on-Wye in the market but I thought that £6 per bundle wholesale was really too much.

At this time of year I usually remind you that if you know where to look the wild garlic, or more correctly, Ramsons is now showing and should be good this year as it likes to be well wetted over winter - and it has certainly been that! The other thing I would mention is to be careful of British apples and pears.

They have now been in store all winter and once taken out they go soft very quickly and any bruising will rot the fruit straight away.The best thing is to buy just enough for one or two days and save wastage.

Wishing you all a Happy Easter and restful holiday at the end of the month.

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Poem Corner

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Lisa Marie’s who we need to thank Treat yourself to some sauvignon blanc!

by Amber Dahlia Amis, age 11.

Please could the parents of Amber, or Amber herself, contact me on 01544 327716 so I can personally say thank you for such a fantastic poem.

To see such a young lady go to this effort really is inspiring. Lisa Marie x Do you have a poem you would like to publish in a future issue of the Wye Local magazine?

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Wild in April

Jokes Why did the Easter Bunny cross the road?

His friends egged him on!

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Why can’t eggs be comedians?

They’d crack each other up!

What’s the Easter Bunny’s favorite sport?

Basket-ball!

What do eggs listen to on the radio?

Yolk music!

Why did the Easter Bunny cross the road?

To prove he wasn’t chicken!

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As summer visitors arrive to join the locals, more and more birds are singing now. The calls and songs of Nuthatches, including a shrill ‘peep-peep-peeppeep’ and a bubbling trill, ring out loud and clear.

Take a walk along the Usk or the Canal, through Priory Groves or up Slwch Hill and you are likely to hear Nuthatches up in the trees. If you put out food for birds this one could rank high in the garden pecking order. The outsize bill is good for making holes, smashing nuts and tweezing out grubs; combined with the short tail it gives the bird a distinctive flight silhouette.

With strong feet and curved claws Nuthatches can climb up and down trunks and branches, unlike the slightly-built Treecreepers which share the same trees but fly down when they reach the top. They are hole-nesters and have a neat trick of using mud to reduce the size of the entrance to keep out larger intruders.

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Cariad’s Column Spring is here and I have a spring in my step ...

I love it when the sun shines. My favourite place in the whole wide world is our garden. I can chase Mia and Toby the kittens. I can sneak up on Dolly Parton & Gang.They are the chickens. And Otis and Redding the ducks make the funniest noises. In the evening I get to round them all up so Mr Fox doesn’t get them. I’m yet to meet Mr Fox but Daddy says he would like our feathered friends for his din dins. The kittens help me, then they come in the house with us.

My favourite word at the moment is “Why”. Mummy and Daddy are not that fond of it. I use it a lot. Perhaps I should use another word like ... “Pam”. Mummy says I will learn Welsh at School.

Next time I can tell you all about our holiday, we’re going on a air-plane.

Beautiful Beeswax Beeswax is a natural wax produced in the bee hive of honey bees. The wax is formed by worker bees, it is nearly white, but becomes progressively more yellow or brown by the incorporation of pollen oils and propolis. Bees collectively fly an estimated 150,000 miles, roughly six times around the earth, to yield one pound of beeswax.

Beeswax candles are amazing! Not only is the pure beeswax a beautiful golden colour, it also has a cleansing effect on the air in your home. Beeswax is naturally scented. (I love the scent. It’s fresh and cleansing but not overpowering... a little bit like honey!) Also the candles do not drip.

Beeswax goes into the lip-blams, gardener’s balm and body butters, as well as some of the soaps including honey and oat soap.

Doing your bit for bees All bees need flowers and the pollen and nectar in them – there are native and non-native plants that attract bees but both wild flowers and garden flowers are good sources of food.

1) Choose those which provide pollen and nectar eg. apple blossom, mahonia or lavender. 2) Leave an area for wild flowers – poppies and corn marigolds.

3) Leave part of your lawn uncut and encourage clover. 4) Save the sunny areas for good bee plants like bellflower and foxglove. 5) If you have room, plant a drift of the same type of flower, as these are easier for bees to find. 6) Bees can’t reach pollen and nectar in double flowers – go for single or semi-double varieties. 7) Provide water for bees – a small pond, bird bath or other container. 8) Avoid using chemical sprays or at least use them selectively.

9) Encourage wildlife areas in your local community – churchyards, hedgerows, public plantings.

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Made in Hay Balms, salves and soaps.

Candles, polishes, melting fondants all made with natural beeswax.

Come to the Hay Spring Fair on Saturday 12th April in Hay Castle Sign up for a workshop – create your own natural balm and skincare.

NO sodium lauryl sulfate, NO detergents, NO petrochemicals or mineral oils, NO parabens or propylene glycol, NO synthetic emulsifier fillers, NO artifical colours or preservatives, NO chemical fragrances, NOT tested on animals, Vegan (except for beeswax in some products).

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compulsory 5p charge for single use carrier bags back in October 2011, local shop ‘Pughs@Londis’ in Hay-on-Wye decided that they would save all the 5ps up and donate the cash to a much-loved local charity - Hay and District Dial-a-Ride.

Pughs@Londis managers (and sisters) Debbie Davies and Ali Greenow said:

“We wanted to give something back to the local community, who support us so well, and giving to Dial-a-Ride seemed the best way to do it.”

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Debbie and Ali handed over a cheque for £300 to delighted Dial-a-Ride staff, and office supervisor Lesley Moore quickly calculated that this sum represented 6,000 plastic bag sales. Expressing her

business like Londis, right in the heart of Hay-on-

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Steve Knightley, another sell out venue?

Eyecare for all the family • Private Eye Examinations • Free NHS Examinations for: • • • • • • • •

Glasbury Village Hall are holding a not to be missed fundraising evening on Thursday 8th May when Show of Hands’ Steve Knightley is heading our way on his 2014 nationwide ‘Grow Your Own Gig tour’!

One of the British folk roots scene’s biggest names, the multi BBC award-winning singer songwriter has for 21 years played key venues all over the UK with his Show of Hands’ bandmate Phil Beer, topped with no less than four spectacular Royal Albert Hall sell outs, but in 2014 he will downsize – taking a break from major concert venues to play some 70 solo intimate off-the-beaten-track gigs.

Craig Pritchard

He has been rated as one of England’s greatest singer songwriters and has a prolific back catalogue of inspired songs including the anthemic Country Life about the demise of rural living.

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He says: People who live and work in the countryside have inspired and informed so many of my songs over the years – now at last I have a chance to go out and meet them on their home ground and play the songs in their spiritual homes

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We have a limited number of tickets available for this performance. Tickets are £16 each. Doors open at 7.30pm

Colebrook cottage, Bredwardine, Hereford, HR3 6BZ

Please contact Sue Aldridge on: 01497 847901 or email: susan.aldridge@hotmail.co.uk

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children under 16 students under 19 those on income based benefits over 60s Diabetic and glaucoma sufferers Over 40s with family history of glaucoma Those registered sight impaired or severely sight impaired Anyone with extreme long or short sight may be eligible

Children’s Eye Assessment Contact lens fitting and follow-ups Optical coherence tomography (3-D eye scanning) Digital retinal photography Low vision assessment Red/sore eye assessment Dry eye assessment and treatment DVLA licence renewal eye testing Large frame selection and specialist lens advice Hearing tests available on request.

Eye Plan direct debit scheme available for glasses and contact lenses

01497 821260 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm Saturday 9am to 1pm Backfold, Hay-on-Wye. (Formally J M Penning Optometrist)

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Sew with confidence A course starting in April will open the door to those who’ve always wanted to sew with confidence but don’t know where to start. The founders of SEW, Emily Penrose and Melanie Newton, whose friendship has grown out of their love for fabric, want to share their passion for design and making with you.

Both women learnt the art from their mothers and grandmothers. As a young child, Emily was given an old Singer sewing machine and began making quilted purses which she sold at a local shop.

Melanie absorbed the skills from watching the ladies at her mother’s sewing class. As a teenager, this led to re-fashioning her grandfather’s silk pyjammas to wear to the pub.

Emily is now better known as the owner of Hay Baby where she makes and sells her wonderful appliquéd and embroidered goods for children.

Melanie’s interest took her to the London College

of Fashion to learn pattern cutting and couture tailoring.

The five week course begins on 28th April at Cusop Village Hall. In each session, you will be taught the skills to complete a particular item. Over the weeks, these skills – and your confidence - will build, so that you’ll no longer feel scared of your sewing machine. You’ll learn about different fabrics, design, working with patterns and a range of decorative techniques. You’ll also learn how to upcycle old blankets and clothes; turning them into beautiful new things for you and your home.

Along with this course, SEW is planning a series of day workshops and other courses, and are keen to hear from you with your ideas of things you’d like to learn to make.

Please get in touch at: wyesew@gmail.com or call 07972 502087

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small farms Organic and locally produced meat

Coffee Morning On 3rd of November 2013, two ladies were discussing the possibility of starting a coffee morning in the Royston Hall, Bronllys. They thought people these days prefer the TV in the evening, so morning coffee would be much more popular.

Posters and flyers were printed and on the 20th November they had their first coffee morning in the Royston Hall. They have had one each Wednesday since (except Christmas day).

Easter is nearly here and we at Small Farms are gearing up to provide all your needs.

We have sweet new Spring Lamb bought from our local market, provided by our wonderful local farmers.

Our beef is from our farm, Lower Porthamel and is Organic Ruby red Devon, hung for at least 21 days.

Dan from Erwood keeps us supplied with mouth watering Welsh free range Pork.

We have our turkeys and chickens off Springfield and Packington, which are organic or free range.

We also stock a small deli, with organic eggs, milk, butter, cheese and of course Trealy Farm charcuterie.

They are very popular with an average of 25 people each week and one or two fresh faces. So pop on along on a Wednesday between 10.30am - 12.00pm.

A coffee or tea and home made cake all for ÂŁ1.00, refills included. All the proceeds go to the Hall, which needs a little TLC. The more use the Hall gets, the more help they will receive financially.This is run by the community for the community. Every one is welcome.

Come and enjoy a natter with the neighbours.

Whatever your requirements we are sure we can provide it, so call in the shop to see us or telephone Tom, Stephen or Joyce 8 Broad Street, Hay-on-Wye, HR3 5DB

Tel: 01497 820 558

email: shop@smallfarms.eu

Web: smallfarms.eu

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Hay Vets Latest Hay Veterinary Group have now relocated to their brand new premises on Forest Road. In a move that significantly improves the veterinary facilities for the animals of Hay and surrounding area, the team is excited to be able to offer: • A spacious reception with separate dog and cat waiting areas • Retail space for pet, farm and equine supplies • Three consultation rooms giving clients more opportunity for appointments with vets and nurses throughout the day • Large car park • On-site pharmacy • Separate accommodation for cats and dogs which will minimise stress for animals having to stay in the clinic • Two dedicated operating theatres to allow advanced surgical procedures to take place in optimum conditions • On site facilities for the treatment of horses and farm animals

Hay Vets look forward to welcoming you to their new clinic where they hope you will find the same friendly, local and affordable service in new and improved surroundings. Our phone number, email and website all remain the same.

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•New equipment such as a state of the art digital X-ray suite means the vets can image everything from guinea pigs to shire horses.

The practice is easy to find, located above the Greenfields Estate on Forest Road. Simply take Forest Road out of Hay, go past the doctors’ surgery, and take the last turn on the left signed ‘Greenfields’. Turn immediately right and follow the drive on to the car park.

Gareth Sheppard

(Formerly Austin Price Drain Services)

Internal, External & Traditional Lime Plastering

•Plaster Boarding •Dry Lining •Metal Studding •Floor Screeding

Give us a call on 01874 622215 or 07850 269305 Curtains & Blinds made to order

Personal Service

Jenny Martin e: jennypennymartin@gmail.com m: 07973 344075 t: 01497 831287

Insurance Quotes Welcome Friendly & Reliable Service

Mini Digger and Dumper Hire All work fully insured

Telephone 01497 822 550 07779 246 267

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H T R A G L TA WALKING L A V I T S E F

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The Witches Pool Challenge, now in its third year is a chance to enjoy a competitive walk from The Tower Hotel to Pwyll-y-Wrach and back again, following clues set by local walkers Jan and Rob Hughes.

On your return you can enjoy a bite to eat and pint or two from the town’s very own Rotters Brewery, whilst you find which team is the proud winner. At the Festival Hub (Melin Talgarth Mill) you will find one of our friendly volunteers ready to point you in the right direction for your next event, be it a walk, talk, pub quiz or pizza.

There are walks over mountains, through woods, along streams, and following Talgarth’s rich historic past. Make sure you keep the weekend free and come along and take part in our second Walking Festival.

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Contact Please email a current CV to: alexgooch1@ hotmail.co.uk or write to Alex Gooch, Unit 7 Greenfields Industrial Estate, Forest Road, Hay on Wye HR3 5FA

www.talgarthwalkingfestival.org

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News from Glasbury Arts

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BUILDING CONTRACTOR

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Saturday 12th April 2014. Glasbury Village Hall, 7.30pm. “A Voyage round John Fitzgerald”. All proceeds to Glasbury Arts. A voyage from childhood to adulthood, a dip into his professional life in childcare and child protection, with a short detour to the infamous West murders in Gloucester, before sailing into the calmer waters of photography, the arts and life on a canal boat. Along the way some (many) of John’s enthusiasms and prejudices will surface and who knows what else – though he does promise not to sing!

Ticket prices: £9 full price, £7 concessions (unwaged, students, over-60s) 10% Member’s discount applies to both prices.

For those who find access to our shows difficult, or who would just prefer to leave their car at home, Glasbury Arts offers a free transport service (wheelchair accessible) to and from shows. Available in the Hay, Clyro, Llowes and Glasbury area, the service is subject to demand and needs to be booked in advance through the box office.

Glasbury Arts special price pre-event meal at River Cafe, book on 01497 847007 Tickets: by telephone on 01497 847426; in person at Old Forest Arts, The Craft Centre, Hay-on-Wye or online at www.glasburyarts.co.uk

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Haygarth Doctors are changing the way they look after you We are changing the way we look after your chronic/long term conditions including diabetes, heart disease, and respiratory illnesses.

Previously, patients were invited to an annual health check and/or blood tests, incurring several surgery visits centred around our clinic availability.

Following patient feedback, we want to make it easier for you to have your health check at a time which is more convenient for you, From 31st March there will be more “opportunistic access” to the clinical team.

If you visit Hay or Talgarth surgery, our staff may invite you to stay to be seen for your annual review when you will be seen by a health care assistant and/ or nurse or doctor.

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Open Monday - Friday 9.30am - 5pm Saturday 9.00am - 5pm Sunday 10am - 4pm

You must still book an appointment for child immunisation clinics, women’s health clinics, and travel clinics.

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Church Barn Farm Shop

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10am - 1p and crafts.

Slave and drink and arts be showing 12 Years A x On May 17th we will Sti the in Flix Bakers’ Table, or pay The The at le ilab ava as pizz in the Town Hall. Pre-film open at 7.30pm, screening at 8pm.

Doors on door for film only.

Find other Talgarth doings on Facebook & Twitter

talgarthcountrymarket@gmail.com

We are now producing our own yogurt, with flavoured yogurt to follow shortly and frozen yogurt to be available at the farm shop from the beginning of Summer.

Yogurt is made using milk from our own herd of cows 2 minutes away on our farm.

Tel: 01497 831414 Email: info@churchbarnfarmshop.co.uk

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News from Glasbury Get Together Club

Llowes, Hereford, HR3 5JA

Glasbury

The sight of spring flowers in sunshine really lifts the spirit, and lets hope it will continue for our planned trips for the season ahead. We are off to Slimbridge Wildlife Trust in Gloucestershire this month.

Last months indoor activities went as far as moving ourselves from one table to another playing Beetle Drive, which proved to be very social and amusing. We must do it again.

Our next club meet at Glasbury village hall is on Wednesday 23rd April 2.30-4.30pm. We have Derek Price a local Historian who is our speaker and will present a Pot-pourri of Glasbury and surroundings, which I’m sure will make an enjoyable afternoon. Later tea and a raffle. Small donations for prizes always appreciated. NEW MEMBERS WELCOME. Members Annual subscription is £7. If you haven’t renewed yet it would be appreciated if you could soon.

Plants needed for our fund raising Plant Sale in May. To be held in Glasbury Village Hall, 17th May, 1.30 - 4.30pm.

Best Wishes Gloria Gray

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Joinery LTD JDW JOINERY LTD is a family run company specialising in the design and manufacture of purpose made joinery.

Which includes: Windows, Doors, Frames & Screens, Oak Framed Porches, Sunrooms/Conservatories, Staircases, Handmade Kitchens – with design & installation.

A nice selection of gifts in stock 10 High Town Hay-on-Wye Hereford HR3 5AE

Don’t forget our Taxi Deal you pay for the outward journey from Hay,

Tel: 01497821848

and we pay the return fare - please call

Repairs & Restoration of Antique & Modern Clocks, Watches, Barometers & Jewellery

Booktown Taxis on: 07881726547

Book now for Easter Sunday

Dolls House Fun

Roasts from £7.50, sittings at 12:30 and 14:30

Friday lunchtime special: batter and chips for £5.50,

Dolls, Dolls Houses & Furniture Art Materials, Art & Craft Lessons New books & clocks for sale

add a pud for £2.50

Open 11am until 5pm Tuesday to Saturday

deep fried haddock fillet in Butty Bach

Large amount of Dolls House items in stock

Available from Wednesday lunchtime until Saturday evening full a la carte menu and tapas starter selection

For further information please contact Gloria on: 01497 847726 or Geraldine on: 01497 847697

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The management reserves the right to

Parking in front of the shop and house available

withdraw any of these offers without notice

Dolls House Fun: Mrs G Abel 19 Brecon Road, Hay-on-Wye, Hereford HR3 5DY

Tel: 01497 847460

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News from Gwernyfed High School

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Gwernyfed High School held their Annual Eisteddfod on Friday 21st February 2014. The Eisteddfod is a Welsh Festival of Literature, Music and Performance.

The pupils all belong to one of the School Houses, Mynydd and Dyffryn, and they competed against each other throughout the day. Additionally there were competitions in many other departments such as Art and Science. There was even a competition for the staff!

With a jam packed programme our judges Mr T Cronin, Revd. D Thomas, Mrs D. Hebb and Revd. I Charlesworth were certainly not disappointed. The morning programme saw Years 7 – 9 compete with musicians, recitations in English and Welsh; small sketches and plenty of singing.

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In the afternoon there was a ‘Sospan Fach’ sing off before the much anticipated Chairing Ceremony took place. Our congratulations go to Eirwen Watton Abberley, Year 8 who won the Junior Chair for the second year running, and to Lucia Jones, Head Girl who won the Senior Chair. The Best Contribution Shield was won by Thea Harrhy. The overall winning house was Mynydd.

Head girl Lucia Jones (pictured) said ‘It is lovely to have the recognition in my literature as I am hoping to pursue English as part of my career’.

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Quality Local Farmed • Beef • Lamb • Pork • Fresh Farm Chickens

• Home-Made Sausages • Faggots • Home-Cured Bacon Gorgeous Meat Pies • Pasties • Sausage Rolls cooked fresh every morning Lots of new tasty bits in our deli counter!

This was a splendid way to end the half term with the school altogether cheering, laughing and celebrating success.

Call into discuss your requirements with us

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News from Hay Castle Trust

Hay Castle is one of the last remaining unconserved castles in Wales. The first of many archaeological digs, funded by Cadw, was recently undertaken around the castle to help unearth the site’s history.

Local volunteers worked in the pits alongside archaeologists from Clwyd-Powys Archaeological Trust. There will be more extensive archaeological exploration as the project progresses.

The Hay Castle team is now bigger than ever, with over 20 volunteers having recently signed up to make things happen here. If you would like to get involved, please email info@haycastletrust.org or call 01497 820 079.

This month Hay Castle welcomes the first ever Hay Spring Fair on Saturday 12th April, with entertainment, music, workshops, crafts, and great local food and ale. Clifford School will be back at Easter, to rid us of the dragons’ chocolate eggs that have secretly nested all over the castle. The Hay Bike Fest rolls in for the last weekend of April to transform the lawn into a hub of cyclemania.

Next month we’re looking forward to Hay Festival 2014, with daily guided tours of the castle, the Groucho Club pop-up restaurant, outdoor street food fair, and Sally Matthews’ new site-specific sculptures. Watch out for the wolves.

A lovely shop in the Castle grounds of Hay-on-Wye Vintage Clothing and 1960’s dresses, handbags and hats / Gloves for all occasions / Mens’ dinner jackets and other menswear / Military items / Table cloths, lace, sheets, pillowcases and bolster cases / Handmade soaps and candles / Paintings and prints / Jewellery / Variety of books

WANTED: Old fur stoles and short fur jackets.

Men’s Crombie Coats.

1920s, 30s and 40s Ladies fashion.

T. 01497 820330 M. 07891 520232

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News from Hayfield Garden Hayfield Garden is a beautiful space of about half an acre where a group of local volunteers, plan, plant and enjoy the sheer pleasure of growing and harvesting their own organic produce.

THE GRAND OPENING Saturday 19th April 2014, 5-7pm

Come and celebrate with Hay Community Enterprise CIC as the restored Cheese Market is unveiled.

Share a slice of cheese, raise a glass and join Richard Booth, King of Hay in declaring the building open.

Pony Trekking/Riding/Hacking Spectacular riding into the heart of the Black Mountains.

Quality horses and friendly, experienced guides ensure all abilities have an enjoyable day

Riding Lessons for Children & Adults

This year the garden opens on 19th April with potato planting.There are opportunities every week on Wednesdays and Saturdays for volunteers to get involved in a variety of ways from watering plants to picking strawberries, from planting out seedlings

All ages and abilities catered for

BHS Qualified Instructors Floodlit Manege BHS Approved Livery Facilities DIY or Full

Tregoyd Riding Centre

to weeding.

Why not come and join us, contact Ros 07966420822 or Rosemarie 01497 821034 if you are interested or come and have a chat with us at The Green Fair on 12th April at The Castle.

BHS, WTRA, AALA & Visit Wales approved Three Cocks, Brecon, Powys LD3 0SP

Tel: 01497847351

Email: info@tregoydriding.co.uk Web:www.tregoydriding.co.uk

This will be a chance to view the building inside and out, as well as to see many of the heritage projects that local people have undertaken.

Including work from Hay Primary & Gwernyfed High Schools, short-films and songs by Hay Community Choir.

Everyone who has bought a piece of the Cheese Market mosaic is invited to come and view the first floor flat. Funds from sales of mosaic pieces have enabled us to furnish the upstairs of the building.

Viewings open Easter Saturday 5-7pm Easter Sunday 3-5pm & Easter Monday 2-4pm.

Booking the Market Hall and Cheese Market Flat Booking is now open. Please direct enquiries to clare@haycheesemarket.org To advertise in Wye Local please call Clare: 07811 961983 or email: clare@wyelocal.co.uk

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News from Hay U3A Our next U3A meeting will be at 10.30am on Tuesday 15th April at The Swan at Hay, Church Street.

Following the success the Chairman’s Debate last year we are once again inviting students from a local school to debate before us an issue of the day. This year we will be welcoming students from Hereford Cathedral School.

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The debate will be followed at 12.00 noon by our 7th Annual General Meeting. There will be no afternoon meeting.

The entrance fee is £3 for members and £5 for non-members and pre booked light lunches are available from the Swan from 12.15pm

Call Jane for an appointment on

www.u3ahay.org.uk Rodney Mace 01497 820679.

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Hay WI are taking part in the Hay Green Fair on Saturday,12th April at The Castle. We are

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that you would like to swop for another, the idea is exactly the same for any seeds that you have spare.

If you can help us make our stall a success please contact Sue Hodgetts on: 01497 822523.

New members and guests are always welcome, our next meeting will be on 9th April at 7.30pm

Opening Hours Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri 5pm – 9pm Sat 12pm – 2.30pm & 5pm-9pm Sun 12pm – 2.30pm

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News from The Village Quire

Rug Washing, Repair & Livery Services

January to March are usually fairly quiet months for the Village Quire, but not so this year! One blustery winter weekend in January, the quire and Phil Smith went into the studio to record our new show Precious Bane, based on the wonderful novel of that title by Mary Webb. This is our fourth CD under the label Genuine Folk, who specialise in recording traditional and folk music, and we are delighted to announce the CDs are now available for sale via our website www.villagequire.org.uk at a price of just £15 for a double CD. We are donating a £1 for each CD sold to a charity called Smile Train, who provide medical training to help repair children in developing countries who are born with a cleft palate.

We’ve also had a lot of fun performing the show during March. The Village Quire March madness tour began with a performance at Marton Village Hall (Shropshire) on March 1st, closely followed by another Shropshire venue, Clun Village Hall, on March 8th. On Saturday 15th we set off across the Herefordshire potholes in our bumpy charabanc (tour minibus) over to Colwall Village Hall, near Malvern, to perform a fundraising concert for another charity, this time Concern Universal, who are a well established emergency and relief organisation. We finished the month nearer to home with a concert at The Globe in Hay on Friday March 28th.

During the month we performed to some wonderful audiences, were delighted with all the hard work put in by our village hall hosts, and met many new friends – as well as one or two regular VQ followers.

April should quieten down a little, where we will be focussing on recording our Christmas 2013 show, We Know by the Stars, which should be available for sale by the end of the month.

To find out more please visit the Quire’s website www.villagequire.org.uk

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An informal gathering of players, singers and friends, entirely acoustic, without the paraphernalia of leads and microphones.

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Easter Crafts

Easter is such a great time of year to have a go at crafts – either for yourself or with kids. To make easy Easter crafts, you can use materials from around the house and save yourself a trip to the craft store.

These simple crafts for Easter are thrifty and great for any skill level of crafter.

Message in an egg: 1. Make a small hole in the egg so you can extract the contents.

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3. After prints have dried, cut 4 of them out. On one set leave a little space to glue cotton balls.

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4. Cut out a big oval (the belly) and recruit help to glue cotton balls onto it.

5. Glue the head onto the belly and then glue cotton balls around the edge of the head.

6. Now add your feet.

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Rohan simply and quietly improves the way you move

through your everyday life every day. It will be your shelter.

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What’s on: during the week MONDAY Jolly Tots Stay and Play: 9 - 11am.

Hay Primary School. £2 a session, £1 for additional children. Come along for creative activities, play and fun! Everyone welcome.

Term time only. Contact Becky 07786552832 or Hannah 07557410864.

Clyro Primary School Parent and Toddler Group: 9 - 10.30am.

For play, fun activities, songs and stories. 0 – 5 years. Just turn up and join in! £1 per session.

Contact 01497 820860.

Llanigon Playgroup: 9.30 - 11am (come any time between 9 and 9.30am). Term time only. Llanigon School. Weekly themes and activities, everyone welcome.

Freestyle Fitness Yoga: 9.15 10am at the Gym & Tonic Health Club.Contemporary and sociable the’ East has been taken out’, leaving us to simply explore the poses. No chanting. You’ll love it! £6. 01497 822995.

The Free Hay Shopper to the Co-op: pick up 9.30am, return 11.00am for Hay members of Dial-a-Ride. Everyone welcome!

Contact 01497 821616 for more information and how to become a member.

Threading Notions Craft Circle: 10am – 12.30pm. Cusop Village Hall. £2.50 per session (to include unlimited tea/coffee/biscuits!).

First session free of charge. A lively, friendly, helpful, chatty group and a warm, light, welcoming venue. Bring all those unfinished craft pieces - there will probably be someone who can help! All ages welcome. Contact Judi Bunn 01874 754062.

Life Drawing: 10am - 4pm at Clyro Village Hall. Beginners welcome. Contact 01497 831550.

MODELS WANTED. Hayday Café: (first Monday of the month). 2 – 4pm. Cusop Village Hall. A new cafe for people living with dementia. Transport

can be arranged. Contact Trish Richardson 01497 821381.

Hay Bridge Club: 2 – 5pm. The Swan Hotel, Hay. Our friendly relaxed Bridge Club is now up and running. New members of all standards welcome. Contact Jenny 01497 831287.

Friendship Club: (third Monday of the month) 2.30 - 4pm at Llanigon Village Hall. Tea, cakes and chat. Contact Ann Pritchard 01497 847221.

Zumba Gold: 5 - 6pm Hay Parish Hall. Exhilarating and easy going exercise with Latin inspired dance moves - easy to follow and suitable for everybody. Beginners and Senior Dancers especially welcome. Additional classes at Talgarth Town Hall on Thursdays 10.30 - 11.30am and at Brecon Mind Mondays 2-3pm. Contact Wynona 01874 711499.

Boxercise: 6 - 6.45pm at the Gym & Tonic Health Club. For men and women. £6. Contact 01497 822995.

Spinning: 6pm & 7pm at Gwernyfed Sports Centre. Call to book 01497 847740.

Craft Class: 7 - 9pm. Dolls House Fun, Hay. Contact Mrs Abel 01497 821913.

Alive & Kickin’ Community Choir: St. Michael’s Church, Wheat St., Brecon. £5 per session / £3 for Coleg Powys Staff & Students. Everyone from age 12 upwards is very welcome. Please don’t worry about needing any past singing experience. It’s open to everyone! Contact Tanya Walker 07723 016837.

Llanigon YFC Meeting: 7 - 9.30pm at Llanigon Village Hall. Contact Philip Price 01497 847342.

Short Mat Bowls: 7.30 - 9.30pm at Clyro Village Hall. All ages and levels of expertise welcome!

Contact Liz Griffiths 01497 820570 Bell Ringing Practice: 7.30pm at

What’s on: during the week St.Peter’s Church, Glasbury. New ringers are always most welcome.

TUESDAY Llyswen Parent & Toddler Group: 9.15 - 11.15am. Term time only.

Llyswen Village Hall. Everyone welcome, lots of fun and good company. Children from 0 Schoolage.

Kettlebell Mania: 9.15 - 10am at the Gym & Tonic Health Club.

Perfect for after the school drop off! £6. Contact G&T’s on 01497 822995.

Yoga Active and Stretching: 9.15 – 11am at Cusop Village Hall. Our lovely new, quiet and warm venue.Come and join in our friendly group, give it a try and see if you like it! Beginners and all levels welcome. £5 per session. Contact Emma Phillpotts on 01497 831704 or email emmaphillpotts@gmail.com.

Dorstone Dormice Baby and Toddler Group: 10am to 12noon.

(Including term time). Dorstone Village Hall. £1- for the first child and 50 pence for subsequent children. All welcome! Contact Kari Morgan 01497 831752.

Craft Class run by South Powys Parkinson’s branch: 10am - 1pm at Talgarth Church Hall. Make your own greetings cards with a tutor. Knit, sew, tapestry, rag rug making etc.

Art Class (any medium): 10.30am - 12.30pm at the Dolls House Fun, Hay. Contact Mrs Abel 01497 821913.

Shakespeare Play Readings: (Alternate Tuesdays) 2 - 5pm.

Glasbury Village Hall. With the Willow Globe Theatre Company.

Contact 01597 811487.

Yoga: 6pm. (Summer term starts on 22nd April). Clifford Community Centre. An integrated and mindful approach to working with the body and the breath. Anyone is welcome, no experience necessary.

Visit www.nickyjaquesyoga.co.uk.

Contact 07817 268689.

Boughrood Cycle Club: 6pm.

Regular summer evening road rides, winter day and evening road rides depending on weather. Pub & café breaks. All welcome. Meet at bus stop nr. Boughrood Village Shop. Contact Sarah 01874 754031.

Bowling: Arrive at 6pm to commence play at 6.30pm at Brecon Road, Hay. All welcome.

Talgarth Cricket Club (Nets Training): 6pm at Talgarth Cricket Pitch. Contact Mr Paul Norris, Chairman 07507508172.

Athletic Pilates: 6 - 6.45pm at Gym & Tonic Health Club.

Our am session is so popular we HAD to extend it to the evenings! Suitable for the more experienced or advanced fitness levels. £6. Contact G&T’s on 01497 822995.

1st Hay-On-Wye Scout Group – Beavers: 6 – 7pm. Masonic Hall, Brecon Road, Hay. Contact Ellie 01497 821650 or 07772661480.

Gwernyfed Ladies Running Club: 6.15pm. Location varies, see Gwernyfed Sports Centre Facebook Page. Contact 01497 847740.

Talgarth Bowling Club (Practice Night): 6.30pm, Talgarth. New bowlers welcome. Contact 01874 623477.

Glasbury Paddlers: Canoe club meets at 6.30pm at Glasbury.

Formore information call in at PSM Outdoors in Hay and ask for Peter.

Circuits: 6.45pm at Gwernyfed Sports Centre. Drop in class.

Contact 01497 847740.

Circuits Blast’ with Cat: 6.45 7.30pm at Gym & Tonic Health Club. Traditional circuits with exercises you’ll know and love.

Results proven. £6. Contact G&T’s on: 01497 822995.

Death Café: (Second Tuesday of the month). 7pm. The Globe, Hay. Tea and cake and talk of death.

Free entry. Contact mlord10@ btinternet.com.

Gwernyfed Hockey Club Training: 7 – 8pm Brecon Leisure Centre’s Astro. All abilities welcome. Contact Nicola Drew 07812691345.

Hola! - Spanish for beginner: 7 – 8.30pm. Also are you interested in walking and learning Spanish?

Join us to go to Santiago de Compostela at the end of September. Learn and practice your Spanish now! Contact Mely 01497 820991 or 07837 160505.

Zumba: 7.45 - 8.45pm. Glasbury Village Hall.This fun inclusive group welcomes all to come and get fit while having a laugh with us.

Suitable for beginners. Bring a drink. Classes £4.75 (pay on arrival). Pre-booking not required.

Talgarth YFC Meeting: 7 - 9pm at Gwernyfed Rugby Club, Talgarth.

Contact Kayleigh 01874 658713.

Hay Camera Club: 7.30pm at Llanigon Village Hall. Contact Christine Starnes 01981550589 or 07932716035.

Transition Town Hay Meeting: (third Tuesday of the month) 7.30pm at The Kilverts. Come along to find out more about the transition movement, enjoy an informal discussion or bring an idea for a new project.

Royal British Legion (Womens Section): (third Tuesday of the month) 7.30pm. Hay & District Social Club (Ex Royal British Legion), opposite Kilverts Hotel, Hay. Talks, discussions, demonstrations, quizzes etc. Your membership will also help in the running of the RBL. Contact Barbara Travers 01497 847777.

Hay Neighbourhood Policing Team public PACT Meeting: (last

Tuesday of the month) 7.30 8.30pm at the Hay Town Council Offices, all are welcome. Contact on 08453302000.

Volleyball: 8 - 9.30pm, at Gwernyfed High School Sports Centre. All abilities welcome, have fun and get a bit of exercise, first session free. Contact Rupert Bateson 07511207769.

WEDNESDAY Whitney Crocodiles Parent & Toddler Session: 9.30 - 11am.

Term time only.

Pick ‘n Mix’ for ABSOLUTE beginners: 9.15 – 10am. Gym & Tonic Health Club. You’ll love this session: A triple sampler class.

You’ll experience 3 different disciplines but at easy entry level!

JUST what you need - so relaxed!

Contact 01497 822995.

Coffee morning:10.30am - 12 at Royston Hall, Bronllys. Coffee or tea and cake £1. Proceeds to the hall. Everyone welcome.

Hay Luncheon Club: (third Wednesday of the month) at The Masonic Hall, Hay. We have a delicious roast dinner and a speaker or activity afterwards, a very pleasant, sociable time together after our meal and raffle. Contact Trish Kiddle 01497 821276.

Wednesday Lunch Club: (third Wednesday of the month) Rhosgoch Golf Club. Nothing formal, just lots of happy chatter over a good lunch. Why not come along and join us? Contact Wendy King 01497 851229.

The Scribblers: 4.15 - 5.30pm at The Drill Hall, 25 Lion Street, Hay. Contact Sophie 01497 822620.

Velo Hay Cycle Club: 6pm.

Drover Cycles, Forest Road, Hay. All welcome. Contact 01497 821134 or visit Drover Cycles Facebook page for details of rides.

What’s on: during the week Freestyle Fitness Yoga: 6 - 6.45pm at the Gym & Tonic Health Club Contemporary and sociable - the’ East has been taken out’, leaving us tosimply explore the poses. £6.

01497 822995.

Hay on Wye Scout Group: Scouts 6.30 - 8pm. Hay Parish Hall. Adult helpers also required. Contact Martin 01874 754291.

Kettlercise: 6.30pm at Gwernyfed Sports Centre. Call to book.

Contact 01497 847740.

Tennis Club: 6.30pm onwards at the Tennis Courts Hay. Contact AlunSmith 07967914123.

Live Music @ Baskerville HallOpen Mic Acoustic Night: doors open 7pm. Music 8.30pm. Food available 7 – 9.30pm. Baskerville Hall Hotel, Clyro Court. Free admission, all welcome. Contact 01497 820033.

Llanigon WI: (first Wednesday of the month) meet 7pm at Llanigon Village Hall. New members are always welcome come and join us. Contact Anne Gibbons 01497 820997.

Gwent & Powys Army Cadet Force: 7 - 9pm at Old School Bldg, Church Lane, Talgarth. Ages 12 (Yr8 High School) -18yrs looking for a new exciting, fun and challenging activity. Headquarters Contacts: 01873 813756.

Website:www.armycadets.com.

Samba Brecon: 7 - 9pm. Felindre Village Hall. Samba Brecon is a lively, friendly community percussion band, always learning and playing new Afro-Brazilian rhythms on a weekly basis. New members and non-members are very welcome. No previous experience needed. First taster session is free. Tuition is provided. £4 per session, £3 concessions, under 16s are free but must be accompanied. Contact Glenn 07971 398727 or Catherine 01874 625422.

Gwent & PowysArmy Cadet Force: 7 - 9pm at The Cadet Centre,

Gypsy Castle, Hay-on-Wye. Please see details on previous listing.

Hay on WI: (second Wednesday of the month) 7.30pm. Cusop Village Hall. Contact Sue Hodgetts 01497 822523.

The Brecon Singers – Rehearsals: 7.30 -9.30pm (Term time only).

Neuadd Goffa, Christ College, Brecon. Brecon Singers are now rehearsing for their lighter Summer Concert which will take place in Trallong on Friday 11th July 2014. Join us if you love to sing. Music provided. No auditions. Contact 01874 658332 or visit www.breconsingers.co.uk.

Black Mountains Lions Club: (first & third Wednesday of the month) meets 7.45/8pm. Contact David James 01497 820227.

Three Cocks WI: (second Wednesday of the month) meets 7pm in St. Peter’s Church Hall, Glasbury. Contact Anne Collins 01497 847370.

THURSDAY Jolly Tots Stay and Play: 9 11am. Hay Primary School. £2 a session £1 for additional children. Come along for creative activities, play and fun! Everyone welcome.Term time only.Contact Becky 07786552832 Hannah 07557410864.

Free Weights Blitz: 9.15 - 10am at Gym and Tonic Health Club. All welcome - this is a great session.

MELTS body fat! £6. Contact 01497 822995.

Talgarth Baby and Toddler Group: 9.15 – 11am (Term time only). Talgarth Primary School (Main Hall). 50p donation for refreshments. Contact Wendy 07989 946241.

“Bumps and Babies” Group: 10 – 11.30am. Glasbury Village Hall. There are programmes for parents to beand parents with new babies, plus individual support and information. Contact Sally 07590417752 or Rachael Labourne (Health Visitor) 01874

What’s on: during the week 713014 or 0796814550.

Brecon and District Credit UnionCollection Point: Open10am - 12noon at Youth and Community Centre, Oxford Rd, Hay. Clyro Primary School Parent and Toddler Group: 2 - 3.30pm.

For play, fun activities, songs and stories. 0 – 5years. Just turn up and join in! £1per session. Contact 01497 820860.

Bell Bank Club for the blind and partially sighted: 2 - 4pm. The Parish Hall, Lion St., Hay. Anyone who is blind or has restricted sight is very welcome to join us for chat, speakers, outings, etc. Contact Eileen Bufton 01497 820897.

Gwernyfed Ladies RFC Training: 5.30pm (U15’s girls) 6.45pm (Ladies).Gwernyfed Rugby Club, Talgarth.

Raven Drama: 5.30 – 7pm (Term time only). Llangorse Village Hall.

Age 7 -14yrs. Contact Lynn Clausen 07949 329561.

Spinning: 6pm. Gwernyfed Sports Centre. Booking essential. Contact 01497 847740.

Coming back to G&T’s: Weight & See Live!: 6pm - 7.15pm. Gym and Tonic. Places strictly limited.

Book your place on this, our most successful product. 10 week course. Contact 01497 822995.

Bowling: Arrive any time between 6 and 8.30pm at Brecon Road Hay. All welcome.

Stitch ‘n’ Bitch: (first Thursday of the month) 6 - 8pm atThe Swan Hotel, Hay. Table Tennis: 6.30 - 8.30pm at Glasbury Village Hall. Over 18s only.Please ring to check availability. Contact Malcolm Bradley 01497 831633.

Kettlehells: 6.45pm Gym & Tonic Health Club - for gym members only. Warm up in the gym at 6.30pm (or do Cat’s Yoga class) then join our RBT Kettlebellclass - fast and furious with a stretch at the end. We’ll have you out by

7! A GREAT session! £6. Contact 01497 822995.

Ladies Netball: 7 - 8pm at Gwernyfed Sports Hall. Just turn up on the night for a fun, relaxed game of netball. £2 on the night.

New ladies very welcome. For more details, contact Lisa Marie 01544 327716.

Zumba with Zoe: 7 - 8pm.

Aberedw Village Hall. All abilities welcome. Contact Zoe 07747465994.

Felindre Singers: 7 - 8pm at Felindre Village Hall. Felindre Singers Rehearsing.

Hay Choir: 8pm. The Parish Hall, Lion Street, Hay. Singing for everyone! Visit www.haychoir.co.uk.

Art Class (any medium): 7 - 9pm at Dolls House Fun, Hay. Contact Mrs Abel 01497 821913.

Qi Gong: 7 - 8.30pm at Cusop Village Hall. Small friendly group practising Qi Gong. Contact Sandy Sandaver 01497 821625.

Talgarth WI: (first Thursday of the month) 7pm. Talgarth Library.

Hay-on-Wye Amnesty Group: (fourth Thursday of the month) 7-8pm,The Globe at Hay. Contact Sean O ’Donoghue 01497 821153.

Talgarth and District Historical Society: (last Thursday of the month) 7.30pm at Gwernyfed Rugby Club. See local posters for details.

Quiz Night: (last Thursday of the month) 7.30pm.The Rhydspence Inn.Contact 01497 831262.

Talgarth WI: (first Thursday of the month)7.30pm. Talgarth Library.

New members always welcome!

Contact Jan 01874 711665.

Hay Theatre Club (adults): 7.30 – 9.30pm.The Globe in Hay. Action packed practical professionally led theatre workshops. A real social club with a theme. Sessions £6.

Checkout Hay Theatre Club on Facebook.Contact Janine Sharp (alias Linda Luvvie) 07733055430.

Shortmat Bowls: 7.30 - 9.30pm at Llanigon VIllage Hall. Contact Rob Williams 01497 820692.

Three Cocks Vintage Society: (second Thursday of the month) 8pm. The Harp Inn, Glasbury.

Contact Margaret James 01874 711110.

Hay Community Choir: 8 9.30pm. Term time only. Hay Parish Hall. Open to everyone who enjoys singing and wants to have fun! Cost: £4. Contact 01497 822952 or www.haychoir.co.uk.

Charity Quiz Night: 8.30pm at The Harp Inn, Glasbury. Contact 01497 847373.

FRIDAY Beginner Pilates: 9.15 - 10am at the Gym & Tonic Health Club.

You simply MUST try this class.

Get stronger, longer, posturally correct with an expert in this field.

Suitable for everyone. £6. Contact 01497 822995.

Busy Bees Parent & Toddler Group: 9.30 - 11.30am at Clifford Community Centre. Contact Jane 01497 831427 or Di 01981 500136.

Relaxing Yoga & Meditation with Georgie: 10 – 11.30am. Booths Bookshop Yoga Studio, Brook St, Hay. Wind down for the weekend with a gentle, healing yet energising Kundalini Yoga class. All welcome!

Suitable also for pregnancy (Georgie is also a doula), old souls & some disabilities. Contact 07807 550653.

Brecon & District Credit UnionCollection Point: 11am – 1pm. Talgarth Library. Support your communitybank with a savings account or a low interest loan. ContactJan 01874 711665.

Hay Theatre CIC - Reminiscence Workshop: 1.30 – 3.30pm. The Globe at Hay. A reminiscence group for over 65s. Contact Janine Sharp 07733 055430.

Music & Movement for Mums and Tots (birth to school age):

2.15pm at Cusop Village Hall.Term time only. Led by Anna Carlisle. £4per child or £6 for family of 2 children. Contact Ros Murphy 01497 831007 / 07799652120.

Junior Netball Team Training: (term time only) 4 - 5pm (9 - 13 year olds), 5 - 6pm (13 - 18yrs).

Gwernyfed High School. Contact 07891371458.

Cllr.William Powell’s Advice Surgery: (first Friday of the month) 5 - 7pm at Talgarth Information and Resource Centre. Contact 07703112113 or email:william. powell@wales.gov.uk.

Spinning: 6pm & 7pm at Gwernyfed Sports Centre. Call to book Contact 01497 847740.

Junior Table Tennis Club: 7- 8pm at Gwernyfed Sports Centre.

For ages 7 - 16. 50p per player.

Contact 01497 847740.

Red Kite Workshops: 7 - 8.30pm at The Drama Studio, Gwernyfed High School. Term time only.

Bingo: (first Friday of the month) eyes down 7.30pm. Glasbury Village Hall. Contact Darren Ricketts 01497 847250.

SATURDAY Charity Table Sale: (first Saturday of the month) 9am onwards at Talgarth Church Hall. Contact Tony James 01874 711289.

Kettlercise: 9.30am at Gwernyfed Sports Centre. Call to book.

Contact 01497 847740.

Childrens ’Painting Classes: 10.30am - 12noon at Dolls House Fun, Hay. Contact Mrs Abel 01497 821913.

Hay Youth Theatre: 10.30am - 12.30pm. The Globe in Hay (7 - 11year olds). Come and haves some confidence building fun with our family - like group.

Professionally led by Janine Sharp.

Contact 07733055430.

Art Class for Children (11 18yrs):11am - 12.30pm at Dolls House Fun, Hay.Contact Mrs Abel 01497 821913.

What’s on: during the week / month Hay Senior Youth Theatre:1 - 3pm.

The Globe in Hay. 12-16years.

Fun & Laughs. Professional performance skill training. Contact Janine Sharp 07733055430.

SUNDAY Talgarth Country Market: (first Sunday of the month) from 10am - 1pm in theTown Hall.

Drover Cycles Bike Club: (last Sunday of the month)meets 10am at Drover Cycles (top of Main Car Park, Hay).Contact Lindsey 01497 821134.

Tennis Club: 11am - 1pm at the Tennis Courts, Hay. Contact Alun Smith 07967914123.

Services at Penyrheol Baptist Church: (fourth Sunday of the month) 3pm. Contact 01874711061.

‘Sound of the Baskervilles’–Open Mic Session: 4pm. Baskerville Arms Hotel, Clyro. Contact 01497 820670.

DURING THE MONTH Tuesday 1st April “The Art of the Black Death”Brecknock Decorative & Fine Arts Society: 2.30pm. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon. In 1348 the Black Death devastated Western Europe killing more than half the population and outbreaks of plague recurred regularly until the end of the fifteenth century.

Dr Janet Robson will use Italian art of this period to show the psychological impact of these traumatic events in paintings of such subjects as the Last Judgment and Death mowing down humanity with his scythe!

She is an art historian with a PhD in History of Art specializing in late medieval and early renaissance painting. Membership of Society £40. Visitors welcome, £7.50 per lecture. Contact Deborah Cogger 01874 625679 or www.bdfas.org.uk.

Wednesday 2nd April Womens Walk to Run (1st session of 8): 6.15pm. Gwernyfed

Sports Centre. £3 per session, or 8 for £20. Contact 01497 847740 or 07831 609889.

Thursday 3rd April Flicks in the Sticks presents – “Philomena” (Cert 12a): 7.30pm.

Brilley Village Hall. A heartfelt story of an Irish woman’s search for the son she was forced to give away. Cabaret seating. Bring your own refreshments. Tickets £3.50, Children £2.50. Contact 01544 327227.

Saturday 5th April Annual Hay2Timbuktu Cycle Ride: 9.30am Registration for 10.00am start. Start from the Coop, Hay. 3 Routes of 8, 24 or 44 miles. (Family route of 8 miles to the Toll Bridge. Children under 16 to be accompanied by an adult).

Entry forms and Sponsorship Forms from the H2T website or from Hay Surgery. Entry: £5 Adults, £3 Children.

Crickhowell Vintage & Antique Fayre:10am – 4pm. Clarence Hall, Crickhowell. Lots of treasures for you and your home! Tea room and cancer research raffle. Entry £1.

Contact 07977 846509.

“Stories, Rhymes, and Supper”: 7.30pm. Cusop Village Hall. After our first successful “Storytelling” evening last autumn, we are having a second event, again with Phil Smith as MC and lead storyteller.

Tickets are £5 a head, and include entertainment and a supper during the interval, including tea or coffee, but you might like to bring a bottle. Booking is advised – we were full last time! Contact Alison 01497 820152.

Folk and Irish Music Session: 8pm. The Harp Inn, Glasbury.

Contact 01497 847373. See advert on page 27.

Sunday 6th April Talgarth Country Market – Talgarth and District Regeneration Group:10am – 1pm. Town Hall, Talgarth. Contact Nicola Willis 01874 713166. See advert on page 35.

Monday 7th – Wednesday 30th April Children’s Annual Art Competition: Entry Packs (£1) from Hay Baby in Hay. Children will be required to make a collage or painting/drawing of their favourite plate of food. Winners will be announced in early May and there are lots of arty prizes to be won!

Wednesday 9th April Hay on WI: 7.30pm. Cusop Village Hall. Hazel Robinson an image consulant who is “Nuts about Style”. New members and guests are always welcome. See article on page 47.

Thursday 10th April Cheeky Monkeys “Spring Prize Bingo Night”: 7pm. Llyswen Village Hall. All ages welcome!

Rasa Productions present: “States of Verbal Undress”. 7.30pm. Brilley Village Hall. A cast of performers from diverse backgrounds come together in this poignant, funny and insightful look at what happens when our new identities slip and our cultural roots show.

An exciting, dynamic piece of live theatre from the company who brought us Pooja and Curry Tale.

Tickets £8. Cabaret seating. Bring your own refreshments. Contact 01544 327227.

“Dragonfly”: 7.30pm. Richard Booth’s Bookshop, Hay. Music for harp, flute and strings. Marcia Crayford (violin), Sarah Newbold (flute), Katharine Thomas (harp) and Susie Meszaros (viola). Tickets £12. (Advance booking strongly recommended). Contact 01497 820322.

Friday 11th April Whitney Crocodile Pre-School – 40th Birthday Party: 3 – 6pm.

Everyone welcome. Please bring a plate of party food.

Saturday 12th April Brecknock Farmers Market: 9.30am – 2pm. Brecon Market Hall. Contact 07805 375636. See

What’s on: during the month / next month advert on page 22.

Hay Spring Fair: 10am – 5pm. Hay Castle Grounds. Entertainment, music, workshops, crafts, and great local food and ale. See article and advert on pages 40 and 41.

Hay WI: Plant / Seed Swop Stall @ Hay Spring Fair. Hay Castle Grounds. Contact Sue Hodgetts 01497 822523. See article on page 47.

Talgarth Bowling Club Open Day: 2pm. Contact Malcolm Dodds 01874 712374 or Peter Johnson on 01874 712233. See article on page 3.

Glasbury Arts present “A Voyage round John Fitzgerald”: 7.30pm.

Glasbury Village Hall. A fund raising event. All net proceeds to Glasbury Arts. A voyage from childhood to adulthood, a dip into his professional life in child care and child protection, with a short detour to the infamous West murders in Gloucester, before sailing into the calmer waters of photography, the arts and life on a canal boat. Ticket prices: £9 full price, £7 concessions (unwaged, students, over-60s) 10% Member’s discount applies to both prices.

Contact 01497 847426. See article on page 32.

Sunday 13th April Llangors Market: 10am – 1pm.

Llangors Youth & Community Centre. Country produce from food to crafts. Contact 01874 658257.

Tuesday 15th April U3A Hay – The Swan at Hay 10.30am – Morning session: Following the success the Chairman’s Debate last year we are once again inviting students from a local school (Hereford Cathedral School) to debate before us an issue of the day. 12 noon – 7th Annual General Meeting. The entrance fee is £3 for members and £5 for non-members.

New members always welcome.

Contact Rodney Mace 01497 820679. See article on page 44.

Wednesday 16th April Wild Wednesday – Kid’s Easter Fun: Chocolate Nest Making.The Old Railway Line Garden Centre, Three Cocks. Contact 01497 847055. See advert on back cover.

Friday 18th April Garden Furniture Information and Discount Day: The Old Railway Line Garden Centre, Three Cocks. Contact 01497 847055. See advert on back cover.

Friday 18th and Saturday 19th April Easter Egg Hunt. Richard Booth’s Bookshop: Hay. Rumour has it the Easter bunny has been hiding eggs in the shop! For just £1, kids can join in the search – following clues to a chocolatey prize!

Friday 18th – Sunday 20th April Electric Landscape Photography Courses: Three one-day courses.

See www.electriclandscape.com.

Contact 01628 627015. See advert on page 10.

Saturday 19th April Artisans at Hay: 9am – 5pm. The Buttermarket, Hay. See advert on page 7.

Hay Cheese Market – Grand Opening Ceremony: 5 - 7pm See advert on page 42.

Hayfield Gardens opens for 2014: There are opportunities every week on Wednesdays and Saturdays for volunteers to get involved in a variety of ways from watering plants to picking strawberries, from planting out seedlings to weeding. Why not come and join us. Contact Ros 07966 420822 or Rosemarie 01497 821034. See article on page 43.

Open Acoustic Session: 8pm.

The Harp Inn, Glasbury. Contact 01497 847373. See advert on page 44.

Ceilidh with the Gower All Stars: 7.30 – 11pm. The Parish Hall, Hay. £5 on the door (children free), Bring your own refreshments and

get your dancing shoes on! Rich propulsive dance music from three of the finest traditional musicians in Wales: Ceri Rhys Matthews flute, whistles, bombard & pipes; Sille Ilves - fiddle, hurdy-gurdy & kannel; Martin Leamon guitar, bouzouki & calling. Contact 01497 847676.

Wednesday 23rd April Wild Wednesday – Kid’s Easter Fun: Farmyard Fun. The Old Railway Line Garden Centre, Three Cocks. Contact 01497 847055. See advert on back cover.

Glasbury Get-Together Club: 2.30 - 4.30pm. Glasbury Village Hall. Derek Price a local Historian who is our speaker and will present a pou-pourri of Glasbury and surroundings. Tea and raffle.

Small items donated for prizes appreciated. New members welcome. Contact Gloria 01497 847726. See article on page 36.

Saturday 26th April Brecknock Farmers Market: 9.30am – 2pm. Brecon Town Centre. The first of our 2014 Outdoor Markets. Visit www. brecknockfarmersmarket.co.uk.

Contact 07805 375636. See advert on page 22.

Monday 28th April Sew:7 -9.30pm. Cusop Village Hall.

Opening session of five week sewing course for beginners.

Contact 07972 502087. See advert and article on page 24.

Brilley Monday Club:7.30pm.

Brilley Village Hall. “Frank’s Journey” - A talk and film about the Hospice Angles and St Michael’s Hospice will be given

by Mike Pullin who is a fundraiser for the “Hospice Angels” a group of volunteers connected to St. Michael’s Hospice. Monday Club membership £20 per year, visitors (£3) are always welcome. Contact 01497 831535.

FOR SALE BRickS. Approx. 500. New red engineering bricks. Plus 10 4” concrete blocks. Offers please. Buyer collects. 01874 636994 (Trecastle).

WAlkiNG AiD With 4 WheelS AND tRAy. Very good condition, £40 ono. 01874 754702.

DeSk. Two drawers on left, frosted glass door PCtower storage on right. Large surface and bevelled edge.

Chocolate-brown.Wenga. Stylish. £80. 07832 782569.

DeSiGNeR ‘eleGANce’ PeeP-toe ShoeS. Size 6, and clutch BAG With SilveR chAiN. Ruffle and gemstones detail on front of shoe and on bag.Very smart.

Grey/pewter colour. Shoes £25, Bag £15 or £35 for both.

Bought for wedding but not used. 01497 821626.

SAkkuSu Alto SAx. Plus carrying case, padded sax strap, cleaning kit, stand, training manuals & CDs. Exc. cond.

New £399 – will accept £200 ovno. 07773 035254. coMPuteR DeSk BiRch effect. V. good cond.

H76xW50xL77cm. £50. Collection only. 07771 524940.

GRAte foR oPeN fiRe. 18” lattice and burner black c/w brass & chrome finials Very good condition as rarely used. £85 ono. 07771 524940.

BoRSch clASSixx White fReeStANDiNG SliMliNe DiSh WASheR. Very good condition, sold as seen & collection only. £125 ono. 07771 524940. futoN coMPANy lilAc SiNGle futoN MAttReSS oNly uSeD tWice. Ideal for sleep overs as thick mattress and designed for the floor without frame.

V. good cond. & very comfortable. £85. 07771 524940. futuRe hotPoiNt fReezeR With ShelveS. H85xD60xW59cm. Good cond. Collect Hay. £45 ono.

07771 524940. colD WAteR tANk 30/20. Plastic, approx 25 gal. 500x 650x460mm with lid, ball valve & outlets. £25. 01982 560312.

2 x uNuSeDveloPA SheffielD Bike StANDS. Rag end. Galvanised steel for casting into the ground. Each one suitable for securing 2 bicycles with users own security lock. £15 each or £25 the pair. 01982 560312.

WANTED tWo SiNGle BeDS. Required for Youth Project. Must be cheap or free. 01874 711955.

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Hay Dee Vets need someone to help keep our new

Excellent standards and references essential.

Call Hannah Sampson or Chris Davies on 01497820863.

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Wild Wednesday Kids Easter Fun 16th April – Chocolate Nest Making Decorate two delicious chocolate nests before embarking on a bunny hunt around the garden centre.

23rd April – Farmyard Fun Come and pet the lambs before making a cotton bud sheep and a paper plate sheep mask to take home!

Booking is recommended by calling 01497 847055. Sessions start at 10.30am, 11.30am & 12.30pm. Each session is priced at £3.00 per child. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times during the workshops.

Garden Furniture Information & Discount Day – Friday 18th April Thinking of buying new garden furniture set for this summer?

Visit us on this day to take advantage of a garden furniture expert’s advice.

There will be 10% off selected garden furniture from this Friday to Monday 21st April so this is the weekend to take a look!

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