wye local issue 79 / may 2013

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www.wyelocal.co.ukMay 2013 • Issue 79

The community magazine covering Hay,Talgarth and the surrounding villages

To advertise in Wye Local please call Clare: 07811 961983 or email: [email protected]

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Hello everyone! We would liketo extend a warm welcome toyou all, readers and advertisersalike, and a special welcome toall our new advertisers; O PSoftware, Garth Home CareServices, the Guild ofHerefordshire Craftsmen, Greenfingers LandscapeGardening and the Yak Mobile. If you haven’t tried theYak’s Nepalese food yet, then you really should. It’sexquisite!

We would just like to thank everyone, both buyersand sellers who came to our Car Boot Sales in thegrounds of Hay Primary School during April. Ournext Car Boot Sale is Saturday 11th May, so do comealong to grab a bargain, or three! If you’ve got agarage/loft/attic/cellar/shed full of belongings whichyou really don’t want any longer, then come along asa seller. Your junk is other people’s treasure! Forfurther info take a look at page 60.

No doubt you are all looking forward to the HayFestival. I know I am! I haven’t actually booked a ticketto see any of the performances yet, but it won’t belong before I do. Take a peek at pages 34 and 40 tosee who is coming to entertain us this year. I love BillClinton’s description of the Hay Festival: “TheWoodstock of the Mind”. Yes, I’m old enough toremember Woodstock!

Somewhere in this issue you will find a way to wintwo tickets to see a performance of your choice!(Subject to availability).

We at Wye Local are all looking forward to theTalgarth Walking Festival. I for one have booked awalk already. It’s the Foraging Walk with AdeleNozedar on the morning of the Bank HolidayMonday. Yeah I know, I know, it’s the really easy one,but I don’t do uphill! The website address with lots ofinfo on the walks is on page 69. Take a look.

Whatever you do in May we hope it’s a really goodmonth for you all, and we hope you enjoy this issue.

Clare

Welcome

Wye Local cannot be held responsible for any inaccuracies in advertisementsnor for any consequences arising from this. Wye Local cannot be heldresponsible for damage or loss of copy or error in printing. All artwork used inWye Local must not be published in any other media without permission fromWye Local. Opinions expressed by contributors or advertisers are notnecessarily those of the publisher.

May CompetitionThe lovely people at the Hay Festival haveoffered our readers/you the chance to WINa pair of tickets for an event of your choice.To look through the programme to see thefull listing of events please see hayfestival.org.To enter please complte wordsearch on page

63 and send it to us by friday 17th may 2013.

Winner of last months competition:

Malcolm Mcgillivray

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As I pull together my thoughts for this month’scolumn, the lambs in the fields all around areenjoying the sun on their backs and the sub zerotemperatures of Easter seem an age away.However, the legacy of the late snow and frost formany Welsh farmers will continue for a long time,with grass still in very short supply and feedconcentrates scarce in some parts. Theannouncement by Alun Davies, the newlyappointed Minister for Natural Resources andFood, of a £500,000 donation to a number of farmsupport and rural charities is welcome – but thiswill only go so far in addressing what has been adisastrous period for the industry. Our immediatearea did not suffer the worst brunt of the weather– but business margins remain tight – farmers’resilience will be tested more than ever.

On a more positive note, it is really heartening tosee evidence recently of a higher level of optimismand business confidence here in Talgarth. Lastmonth, we had the news that young businessmanGlen Ellis of Rotters’ Micro Brewery at The TowerHotel had received a double accolade fromCAMRA, the Campaign for Real Ale. CAMRAawarded The Tower their Gold Award for CiderPub of the Year for Brecknockshire as well asoverall Bronze Award winning Pub of the Year. It ishugely encouraging to see such a key town centrebusiness thriving on innovation and sheer hardwork and my congratulations go to Glen and hisfamily.

Similarly, customers at WJ George will have seenwith their own eyes over recent weeks the newbusiness venture that is taking shape on thepremises. Talgarth’s longest standing family businessis literally expanding into new territory, with thedevelopment of its own delicatessen next door tothe butchers shop. I was delighted to accompanyDai Davies, Special Advisor to Welsh BusinessMinister Edwina Hart, on a recent visit, hosted byBryan and Chris George. Dai was really impressed

by what he saw, whichhe felt was veryencouraging for thewider local economy. My colleague Lord DafyddElis-Thomas, Chair of the Assembly’s Environmentand Sustainability Committee and formerAssembly Presiding Officer, is very much lookingforward to being present at the official opening ofthe new venture later in the spring.

I hope to see many of you around at communityevents in the coming weeks. The inaugural TalgarthWalking Festival which is featured elsewhere in thisedition of Wye Local is a very exciting initiative andwill be the culmination of a lot of commitment andhard work by Talgarth Walkers are Welcome,involving collaboration with a range of businessesand local groups. Once again, we are at our bestwhen we work together to achieve sharedobjectives. Increasingly these days, Talgarth’sglorious natural environment is being discoveredand it is right that our local economy should reapsome of the benefits from this, as we aim to makethe town an even better place for visitors andlocals alike.

In the meantime, please don't hesitate to contactme if you have any feedback or issues of concernon 07703 112113 or by email:[email protected] Alternatively, you cancome along to my next advice surgery on Friday,3rd May from 5:00pm at Talgarth TouristInformation & Resource Centre. Appointments arenot essential – but advanced notice may be usefulif the issues you wish to raise are complex. You canalso pop into the TiRC to request a call from meon any issue which may be troubling you.

Best Wishes

William

News from Talgarthby Cllr. William Powell Powys County Councillor for Talgarth

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News from Glasbury Wardby Chris Davies Powys County Councillor for GlasburyAt the time of going to print it really looks as if Springhas at last arrived. What a dreadful time it has been,especially for those in the farming community withsuch difficult conditions over the lambing period.

This last month has been ‘motor’ based with 4x4’sdriving on our green lanes causing big problems toour residents. I have also mentioned previously howboth Glasbury and Gwernyfed Community Councilshave come together to try and get the speed limitreduced in the residential areas either side ofGlasbury Bridge. You may have seen ‘tester strips’ onthe roads in the Glasbury area – so things areprogressing! At least the new cattle grids that we hadordered have now been fitted in the Painscastle area.

I sat on the interview panel to find a new tenant for aCounty Farm that had recently become available inthis area. These holdings originated after the 1st WorldWar and for very good reason. Nearly 100 years laterthey are still available to encourage new entrants intofarming. The four candidates that were interviewedcan only be described as outstanding and give

enormous confidence to those thinkingthat the young are no longer looking to progress inagriculture. We look forward to welcoming the Pricefamily to Cwmbach in May and I have no doubt thatthe three other applicants will all be running their ownfarms very soon.

True community spirit has again been shown withthe story of local Gwernyfed School girl NainaDickens-Chauhan. I found out about her fundraisingappeal by hearing that my neighbour Mrs MandyMills had offered via Facebook to bake a cake foranyone who would buy one with all the proceedsgoing to this great cause. Well done to Mandy onbaking so many cakes that over £1000 has beenraised by her efforts. The Black Mountain Lions havegiven £2000 and there are many fundraising eventsplanned. Well done everyone and let us hope thatNaina will have reached her £30,000 target and befitted with her new leg very soon.

Best wishes,Chris (07855 752110 or [email protected])

The Plant ShopExceptional Garden Plants & GiftsDue to my other commitments, I have had to make a

decision about the way that The Plant Shop trades; so,

my plants will be available outside the Café at Talgarth

Mill on a permanent basis, at Talgarth Country Market

on the first Sunday of every month, and at various NGS

events. I will also continue to offer advice, planning and

plants on an individual basis. My heartfelt thanks go

especially to Monica, Di, Iris and Edgar, and to all who

have supported me since I took the business over

from Jackie and Fiona.

Gardening has certainly been challenging for us over the

past couple of years, but I hope that we will all continue

to enjoy the pleasure it brings when things go well!

For more information contactNicola on 01874 713166 [email protected]

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As you read this, I hope Spring has arrived at last, afterthe record breaking winter.

I received a call from Ann Tate at the SpaceguardCentre, formerly the Powys County Observatory nearKnighton who is booked to visit on the 17th April.Because of the vast amount of snow that was stillaround she was concerned about access for thecoach, and the forecast wasn’t good. We’ll let youknow next month!

At our March meeting, although it was still bitterly cold,plenty of our members and several visitors came tohear a facinating talk by Julian Gibson -Watt about hisfamous eighteeth century ancestor James Watt. Julianis very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about JamesWatt and his family. James Watt was a mechanicalengineer and brilliant inventor, supported andencouraged by a well known industrialist called Bolton.They later became partners. James Watt wasparticularly interested in the use of steam as energyand eventually managed to invent the steam engine,which had a far reaching effect on the IndustrialRevolution. He invented several other things including

the first document copyingmachine which needed specialink. Julian was happy to answerquestions from the audiencewho were very grateful to himfor coming to talk to us andmaking it a very enjoyable andinformative afternoon.Our next club meeting will be on May 22nd, 2.30p.mat Glasbury Village Hall. Please check posters locally fordetails of speaker etc. Raffle & Tea as usual.If you are interested in the trip to Abergavenny andPenpergwmn Gardens on the 14th May (please notethis is a Tuesday) leaving at 10.00 a.m from GlasburyVillage Hall, please book now.Looking ahead to June, a trip to AbbeydoreHerefordshire. Abbey and Gardens and Kilpeck churchJune 18th again (please note this is a Tuesday) leavingat 10.00a.m from Glasbury Village Hall.

New members welcome. Further details ring: Gloria -01497 847726, Geraldine - 01497 847697, Bob -01497 842900.

News from Glasbury Get-Together Club

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Back pain? Neck pain? Niggling joint pain?

Do you feel that you could benefit fromphysiotherapy but haven't had the chance to seeyour doctor to be referred yet?

Panic not! Powys teaching Health Board is nowrunning a new physiotherapy self referral scheme,based in the Bronllys physiotherapy department.

So, if you are registered with Hay and Talgarthdoctors' surgeries, go into your local surgery andpick up a self referral form. You fill in a fewquestions about your general health and details ofyour problem and post or drop it in to the Bronllysphysiotherapy department. Your form will beassessed by a physiotherapist, and, if your referral issuitable, you will be sent a letter asking you to calland make an appointment.

This scheme allows you to be in control of yourcondition, and gain the help you need withouthaving to wait for an appointment with your GPfirst. It also allows you an easy route back in to the

physiotherapy service if you have a reoccurrenceafter you have been discharged. So, be proactive,grab a form next time you're in the doctors'surgery and start the journey towards a morebody aware, less painful life.

Unfortunately, this service is not suitable for thoseunder the age of 16, or if you have a neurological,breathing orgynaeco log ica lcondition. If yourreferral is notfound to besuitable, or thephysiotherapistfeels you wouldbenefit from avisit to your GPfirst, you will becontacted andadvised aboutwhat steps totake.

News from Haygarth Medical Centre

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News from Hay Town CouncilLast May’s elections to elect a council for the nextfour years took place at a time of great controversyin the town. This concerned plans to build a newschool on Forest Road and put a supermarket onthe present site. Candidates stood and wereelected at least in part on where they stood on thisissue. Following the elections I was elected Mayorand was concerned how this new group of tenwould gel as a team.

My concerns have, from the beginning beenunfounded. There has been a lot of work to ensurewe use everyone’s talents and strengths to improvethe town. This hard work has gone on all year,moving forward the many projects we feel willbenefit Hay; projects like the Gliss Project which hasimproved access to the river, affordable housing, theissue of dog fouling and many more.

The council has also been involved in somewonderful community events, the Jubileecelebrations, the reception to celebrate Josie’s

Olympic gold, the senior citizens’ Christmas partyand the turning on of the Christmas lights when theworld and his wife turned out to again see Josie. Allevents made special by the support of the peopleof Hay.

We hold monthly meetings which can be veryinteresting. Councillors want to be heard andoccasionally the meetings have become heated,Sometimes it is a challenge to insist on everyone’sviews getting an equal chance. In the midst of all thisseriousness, however, meetings have also been fun,with quick fire banter and sharp witty retorts. Ourmeetings are open the public. Come along and seewhat happens.

At the end of this month my term of office finishesand a new mayor will be elected. I hope they enjoytheir time as much as I did.

Best wishes,

Fiona Howard

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Janette Hill & Co. SolicitorsThe Piece of Cake has now shrunkAs we wrote in a previous article, the government has now introduced changes to

the amount that victims of road traffic accidents will be paid in compensation for

their injuries. This came into effect on April 1st 2013.

In effect, the changes mean that if you are the victim of a road traffic accident then

you will not keep all of the damages payments you may receive, but will have to

pay a contribution towards the costs of the matter. For many victims, this will

increase the hardship they have suffered as a result of something that occurred

through no fault of their own.

From the 1st April if you are involved in an accident you have to pay a contribution

towards the cost of claiming. You will no longer be able to obtain and retain the

damages you were once entitled to.

One of the factors behind all this is the Insurance industry, which has pressed for

a reduction in the level of costs they have to pay towards the costs incurred by

victims through no fault of their own.

If you or someone you know has suffered an accident that resulted in an injury

which seems to be no fault of their own, then you should seek legal advice to

determine whether you could claim for compensation.

Janette Hill and Co is a legal firm based in Hay on Wye who specialise in personal

injury cases. For more information, see www.janettehill.co.uk

7 Market Street, Hay-on-Wye, Hereford HR3 5AF

Telephone: 01497 821000 Fax: 01497 821144Email: [email protected] www.janettehill.co.uk

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Our next U3A meeting will be on Tuesday21st May 2013 at The Swan at Hay, ChurchStreet. The morning session begins at 10.30amcontinuing after lunch with a second sessionbeginning at 1.30pm. We have called the daylong meeting our Wellbeing Day.

Have you ever wondered how pain- killerswork? Or why some seem to work betterthan others? The first guest speaker, RichardRobertshaw, will discuss Pain Relief andManagement and his ground- breaking role asa Consultant Anaesthetist in establishing painclinics, with which many of us may be familiar.The day will continue after lunch with apresentation on Eye Health and newdevelopments in contact lenses by AnnetteJackson, our local specialist, an update onDementia Services following on from our verysuccessful study day last year, and an

interactive Dance and Movement session tokeep us all supple and agile! A variety of healthinformation will be on hand and available totake home.

The entrance fee is £3 for members and £5for non-members and pre booked lightlunches are available at the Swan from12.15pm. For further information see our website www.u3ahay.org.uk or telephone RodneyMace 01497 820679.

News from Hay U3A

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Contact 07811 961983 / 07802 811355

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News fromTimbuktuAt the time of writing, we are hearing moreconcerning news from Northern Mali. Guerillaattacks, food shortages, and appalling conditionsin refugees camps have all been in the news.

Here in Hay, the Medics group organised asponsored cycle at Hay Bike Fest. Cyclistsenjoyed their ride to the Toll Bridge at Whitneywhere they were given a drink and snackscourtesy of the Co-op, and were given a warmwelcome from the Toll Bridge Owners. Themoney raised will help maternal health projectsand emergency medication in Timbuktu.

A new project, Two Wheels, was launched atthe Bike Fest with funding from Two Towns OneWorld. The project will encourage local peopleto join in with a weekly cycle ride, and aims tolink up with Timbuktu’s other twin town ofSaintes in France. Anyone interested can finddetails on the H2T or Drover Cycles websites.

May sees the launch of the Timbuktu Trail,organised by TTOW. Signs will be erectedaround town linking up key sites with Timbuktu,and leaflets will be available from the touristinformation centre.

There will be plenty of twinning related activityduring the Literary Festival. We’ll be fundraisingin the streets (get in touch if you’d like tovolunteer!), and holding our own debate. Thedebate takes place on 28 May at 7pm. It’s freeto attend, but you’ll need to book tickets via theFestival.

As you may have seen, the Festival haveprogrammed some wonderful Malianperformances and have kindly givenHay2Timbuktu some tickets to give away orauction. Keep an eye on our twitter feed andwebsite for more on this.

The annual African Market Day takes place at

Hay Parish Hall on Sunday 26 May, 10 – 4. Therewill be stalls, kids craft workshops, tasty foodand Ethiopian coffee. Any funds raised willsupport our maternal health project inTimbuktu.

A talented young musician, Matthew Lewis, haswritten a song inspired by Timbuktu. He isproducing a CD with help from Hay’sCommunity Choir, and a sleeve designed byschool pupils. Profits from CD or downloadsales will go to Hay2Timbuktu. Check ourwebsite for details of how to purchase it.

The next Timbuktu Forum takes place on8th May, 7pm at the Swan. All welcome.

To keep up to date on news from Timbuktuvisit: hay2timbuktu.org.uk.

For information on Two Towns One World,contact Anne.Hillyer

[email protected] 2125 1025.

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Pony Trekking/Riding/HackingSpectacular riding into the heart of the Black Mountains.Quality horses and friendly, experienced guides

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Visit '321-BOOKENDS'Bookshop

Now at 321-Bookends Retail Outlet

The Bookshop Warehouse, Station RoadThree Cocks, Brecon, Powys, LD3-OSD

(just 10 minutes away form Hay-on-Wye situated on theA438 Road to Brecon)

With a 'Shop full of books' at bargainprices, plus a 'Marquee full of books'

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During the Hay Festivalperiod our opening times

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Black Mountains Lions Clubmake a donation of £500.00to Glasbury Arts

to help with their funding fortheir 10th Anniversary ArtsFestival taking place in November this year.

Black Mountains Club President Lion JohnThomas, together with Lion Jim Gamon, madethe presentation at Glasbury Village Hall toJohn Fitzgerald, Chairman of Glasbury Arts,prior to ‘a live-action cartoon’ created byYorkshire poet, broadcaster and comedian IanMcMillan and several times Cartooonist of theYear, Tony Husband.

This well attended event was enjoyed by all.

News from BlackMountains Lions

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Welsh food Hampers also available bursting with Welsh delights such as artisan cheeses, chutneys and chocolates which are all delivered in charming, handcrafted wicker hampers. Delivered by courier, to all areas of the UK, to give as gifts or for your own indulgence!

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News fromMarch was a busy month. We worked with lotsof different local groups to push forward on ourheritage activities. We teamed up with the RuralMedia Company in Hereford to run weekly filmmaking workshops at Hay Youth Club andLlanigon Young Farmers. We plan to use the filmsto illustrate peoples’ recollections of Hay Market,Market Day and the May Fairs. We recorded thememories of Brin Jenkins from Hay and NitaJones from Llanigon. They shared some greatstories, which the young people will now bringalive to give an insight into how life used to beover two generations ago.

The Hay History Group is now formallyconstituted with lots of ideas and energy forfuture projects. The most exciting of which willbe the first Hay History Weekend, planned for 7-8 September 2013. Activities will include a familyhistory quiz about Hay, historical guided walksaround Hay, film screenings and a pop up

museum. Our next meeting will beheld upstairs at the Three Tuns onWednesday 24th April, 8pm. Allwelcome.

If you would like to find out more about theCheese Market Project, please visit ourinformation stand at Fair on the Square over theBank Holiday weekend 25, 26, 27 May. We will belocated inside the Cheese Market Hall, alongwith a team from the Heritage Lottery Fund.

You can also meet us at the Hay Festival on 30thMay when we join forces with architecturalhistorian Julian Orbach to present a talk onMarket Halls and the Cheese Market. Tickets £5,are available from the Hay Festival Box Office.

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Where did you train or gain experience? Istudied Graphics at the London College ofPrinting, followed by Fine Art & Printmaking atthe Byam Shaw

What has been your proudest moment?Probably the unveiling of my portrait of MissPears at the Royal Academy which coincidedwith my first London show at Aberbach'sSavile Row, and becoming a grandfather thisweek!

What would you classas your masterpiece?I've painted over 2000pictures so choosingone is difficult. Probably'Under the Mountain' iswhat I am about

Have you any future plans for your work? I'mhoping my best work is still to come

What advice would you give a local artist?Keep believing your work is relevant andalways put the tops back on your tubes

What other local artists do you admire? Itend not to pay attention to what others aredoing, not to say there aren't any good artistsout there.

Artist statement: I've been painting the BlackMountains for nearly forty years and still findnew stuff to inspire. All over the mountains arethe remnants of the endeavours of pastgenerations, well-made walls, houses andancient pleached hedges. This landscape hasremained remarkably untouched and I wish tocontinue to make record of this special place.

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I was hoping when I wrote last month's article to beable to cheer the improved weather but somehowthe first half of April has let us down badly. Only in thelast few days have I seen farmers out working the landand preparing for sowing and planting. We will not seeany particularly early produce this year, and this ismade worse by the fact that it's been unusually cold inEurope which has slowed down their produce.

This is one of the reasons that prices have gone skyhigh, to the point that people have stopped buyingsome items in the wholesale market which has helpedto get some of the worst prices coming down again.Another problem is the burgeoning wealth ofcountries like India and China. They have entered themarket for all sorts of vegetables and are paying morethan we have hither to been used to.

Looking on the brighter side the first English asparagushas arrived from the Chinn family just this side of Ross-on-Wye. I understand that they are able to get theearliest crop as some of their beds have undergroundheating to start them off. This means it is not cheap butafter a long winter sometimes it is good to say "hangthe expense" and enjoy it.

This time last year the fruit trees were alreadyblossoming but without any bees or other pollinatorsaround. That was the reason for the very poor localcrops. As the trees have yet to show many signs of lifenature would appear to be getting back to normal, sowe should have a decent crop of fruit - in fact it maybe better than usual as the trees had a rest last year.

Because of some shortages broccoli has been verypopular recently. How many of you cut off the finerbits and throw the thick stem away? The Victoriansalmost preferred the stem which they peeled and cutinto chunks, par-boiled and made into a gratinee. Ihaven't tried myself but I think that any recipe forkohlrabi would be suitable for broccoli stems,providing another vegetable from the same source.

This will be the last issue before the Hay Festival starts.Whether one likes it or not, it cannot be denied thatit puts Hay well and truly on the map, and the waytrade in general and tourist trade in particular areconcerned that can only be to the good. I wish you alla very good Festival.

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of people knew my name and said they’d seen my column. I came home with some funky dungarees.

After Bizzie Lizzie’s Nursery, Mummy takes me to the swings if the weather is nice. I chuckle when she pushes me.

Daddy goes on a big air plane soon, to Germany for work. I don’t mind too much as I get to go on holiday to Grannie and Grampies house. Mummy comes too and we get spoilit rotten.

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The line-up for HayFestival 2013 includes arare in-conversation eventwith John le Carré. In anunprecedented double-length interview, thecreator of George Smiley and author ofspy masterpieces such as The ConstantGardener and The Honourable Schoolboymakes his first visit to the festival and talksabout his work to Philippe Sands. His newnovel A Delicate Truth is out this spring. Thefestival investigates not just the work of thisgreat spy writer, but also truth, lies and thrillers,in fiction and in the press. Carl Bernstein, thelegendary journalist who broke the Watergatestory for The Washington Post, discusses thesecond-term Obama administration, and theresonant American anniversaries ofGettysburg (150), the end of the Vietnam War(40) and JFK's assassination (50) with PeterFlorence.

This year we highlight the wonderful work oflibraries and begin our festival with The HayLibrary Lecture, given by children's illustratorand writer Quentin Blake. Tickets are free tolibrary card holders but please do book one inadvance. The lecture takes place on the first ofour Programme for Schools Days (23 and 24May), which are free to all local schools, bothprimary and secondary, in England and Wales,and where pupils get to meet writers for a dayof discovery at the festival.

At Hay Festival we share stories and ideas withgreat international writers and thinkers, film-makers, historians and novelists,environmentalists, poets and scientists. And atnight we like to party with the greatestcomedians and musicians. This year's line-up

includes Miranda Hart, Alan Davies, Dara ÓBriain and Jo Brand, with music from thefabulous Christy Moore; KT Tunstall and NoahAnd The Whale both launch their new albumsat Hay; and from Mali we have Amadou &Mariam, Terakaft and Rokia Traore.

Hay Festival gathers people togetherto think about the world and find theinspiration to re-imagine how it mightbe. Hay is, in Bill Clinton's phrase, 'theWoodstock of the mind'.

Please join us. You'll be most welcome.

For the full programme please visitHayfestival.org or call the box office on

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Come and talk to the people who make theirproducts with genuine care and love. You canbuy on the day, or discuss special commissions,taking a break from the literary andphilosophical treats in Hay, with the selectedArtisans at Hay.

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Hay Festival's programme forFamilies & Children is ready toparty in the spring sunshine –with over 200 events, children of all ages canfuel their imagination for the whole ten days ofsummer half-term. Join us for an unforgettableweek of discovery and adventure!

Little ones will be entertained and inspired bythe wonderful line-up of illustrators at HayFever, telling stories and live drawing withKorky Paul and our festival illustrator ClaraVulliamy.

Everyone loves to laugh and we've got someof the best funny fiction writers storming ourstages, poised to make you guffaw and giggleincluding Jon Klassen and the EthringtonBrothers.

Firm favourites Julia Donaldson, Quentin Blakeand Michael Morpurgo appear alongside sometalented new faces – Carnegie Prize-shortlisted David Shelton, Greenaway Prize-shortlisted Jon Klassen, who is on tour fromthe US, and new fiction writers Piers Tordayand Sarah Lean.

The hf2 programme for teens includes star

appearances from the very best writers of YAfiction, including Charlie Higson, MalorieBlackman and Melvin Burgess as well as newaward-winners Sally Gardner and Nick Lake.There are plenty of ghoulish thrills and a fab

line-up of workshops indrama andmusic.

We've a host ofworkshops fortots, teens andin-betweens: TheK i t c h e nAcademy will beon hand in theMess Tent for a

host of cookery lessons (Welsh sushianyone?), and the Royal ShakespeareCompany will be running drama workshopsfor teenagers and families. Ordnance Surveywill run map-reading workshops and CoolFossil Music Foundation lead masterclasses ona host of skills to get your teenage band upand running.

Plus we've got a whole host of free storytimes and activities lined up across the week.Look out for the blackboards in the Hay FeverCourtyard. Our Make and Take Tent is back fordays of creative fun, all set in our ownchildren's festival courtyard with plenty ofspace for picnics and buggies, open from10am–5pm each day.

You are welcome to join us for some half-term fun!

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"My name is Naina Dickens-Chauhan, I am thirteenyears old and attend Gwernyfed High School. In manyways I am a regular teenager apart from the one thingthat sets me apart, the one thing that has taken somuch from me, cancer. It was the 15th of July 2012that I was finally diagnosed with Osteosarcoma, anaggressive and rare cancer of the bone.

Towards the end of May 2012 I started to get achingpains in my right ankle, I just thought it was from P.E.,which I loved. The pain didn’t go away, it started tomove up my leg and intensified, Mum stopped medoing P.E. hoping this would cure it, it didn’t, and thepain got worse. Mum started having to carry medownstairs as the pain in my leg had gotten so bad Icould no longer make it down them. Enough wasenough, no longer able to walk properly Mum tookme to Brecon Hospital where I was immediately X-rayed. The doctor noticed a problem with my Tibia, thelarger and stronger bone in your leg, I was sent on toNeville Hall Hospital. I had to sleep over at Neville Hall,to have blood tests, MRI and CT scans to work outwhat was wrong with me, I remember feeling anxious,but optimistic. Three days after being admitted I wastold the crushing news that there was a high chance ofme having Osteosarcoma, I was sent to BirminghamRoyal Orthopaedic Hospital, they confirmed thedevastating news, I had cancer.

I would need both an operation and chemo to get ridof the tumour in my Tibia, the chemo came first.Chemo made me awfully sick, but I remained positiveand I have been told I never complained. After tenweeks of Chemotherapy I had my operation at theBirmingham Orthopaedic Hospital, they took away thetop of my Tibia, and some of my femur and replaced itwith a silver coated knee bone. Although originally theoperation was a success my leg became infected, thewound became extremely painful and would not heal,I spent Christmas 2012 in hospital fighting the infectionin my leg. Even with lots of medication and great carefrom the hospital I was loosing the battle from infectionin my leg, while having it cleaned the surgeon noticedthat the muscle had lost its blood supply. I was left withonly one option, the shattering news that I was goingto have to have my leg amputated. I lost my right leg tocancer on January 7th 2012.

After my operation I was in a lot of pain, but thephysical pain was nothing compared to the sadness Ifelt, my life would never be the same again. The NHShave offered me a leg, and I am grateful, however it isvery restrictive and basic. Before cancer I was a keenhorse rider, with my NHS leg I will never be able to siton a horse. Before cancer I loved to swim, but I can'tswim with my NHS leg. I hate to split my life intobefore loosing my leg and after loosing my leg, I am stillthe same cheerful, bright Naina, cancer won’t changethat. However out there is a product that would meanI could walk with ease, climb stairs, ride a horse, havemy independence and be a normal teenager. Thisproduct is a C leg, it means that I would be able towalk in the same gait as before my amputation, notpossible with the clumsy and heavy NHS leg. The C leghas a technology called stumble recovery, meaning it isextremely stable and enabling me to walk on anysurface, it will also allow me to walk up and downstairs. The revolutionary microprocessor that controlsthe C leg means that it would be as close to having myleg back as is possible, it easily adjusts to changes, fromstanding stably to allowing me to ride a bike."

When I (Lisa Marie) first read this I instantly had anurge to help Naina. The NHS wont fund Naina’s C leg,the tool that will give her back the independence ofyouth, it will cost around £28,000 to get Naina thehelp she needs, as a community we can raise this tohelp this inspirational young lady get her confidenceback and enjoy living life to the full. Take a look at thefundraising page for up to date information:https://www.facebook.com/naina.fundraising

You really will be amazed how people are helping,some in small ways, some in bigger ways. But it reallydoesn't matter. Every bit helps to hit the target of£28,000. From head shaves to Medium readings,sponsored walks to raffles, quiz nights to cake sales,sponsored sky dive to a zumba evening ... and theseare just the things planned as we go to press. One locallady from Hay has donated her Avon sale profits.Individuals have donated on PayPal.

Thank you Naina for sharing your story with us, we atWye Local (and Local Beacon) wish you all the luckand will be making our own donation. Keep usupdated.

As a community we CAN do it ...

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Local restauranteurs, the Taste Inn Wales Group,comprising Brecon Beacons trio Sean Gerrard, Glynand Jess Bridgeman, have gone back in time to joinforces once again with the Glanusk Estate to take overand breathe new life into the renowned eaterie, TheNantyffin Cider Mill, located just outside Crickhowell.

Sean Gerrard says – ‘We’ve gone back to our rootsagain! Our part in the Cider Mill story started over20 years ago and it was a huge part of our life, untilwe sold our interest in 2007. So when the Glanuskestate recently approached us to tell us that it wasgoing back on the market, we felt that it wasopportunity not to be missed.’

The Cider Mill was widely recognised as the area’svery first ‘gastro pub’ when the trio first took overand it was awarded a host of accolades during their17 year tenure. The Cider mill drew both localcustomers as well as from much further afield, with

its passionate ethos to produce fresh, local andseasonal food, with an eclectic wine list, artisanciders and real ales.

‘Back in the day’ said Jess, it was very unusual toserve local food and quite difficult to get a trueflavour of Wales. We really had to seek out thesmall, vibrant cottage industries who wereproducing amazing tasting produce. Today of courseit’s much easier with a superb and varied rangeavailable locally.”

The Taste Inn Wales Group owns three other‘restaurants’ in the Brecon Beacons: TheCastle at Llandovery; The Manor atCrickhowell; and Peterstone Court at Brecon.

Jess continues, “For over two decades we havebanged the local food drum and considering therecent meat debacle which hit the headlines, it is

The Nantyffin Cider Mill GoesBack to the Future …

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more important than ever. We are incrediblyexcited about going back to our roots at theNantyffin Cider Mill, to grow new shoots and put itback to where it belongs, as a ‘must visit’ restauranton the Welsh food map. Watch this space, we willannounce our special plans in the coming weeks.’

The Glanusk Estate continues to embrace amodern, fresh approach to estate management.Harry Legge –Bourke said, ‘It makes perfect sensefor us all to work together again to offer thefantastic quality food which Sean, Glynn and Jess areso well known for. We are all delighted at theirdecision to return to the Nantyffin. The Estate hasdeveloped many new ventures such as the GreenMan Festival, International polo, Outdoor theatreand Concerts and we know that making the mostof this great opportunity to evolve things at TheCider Mill is another exciting element of ourcontinuing growth.”

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TRANSFORMATIONALHEART HEALING: Open Your Heart“I just thought I would let you know how much better I feel since your treatment. My skeletal issues aremuch improved, not as stiff, you are the only person that has picked up on these issues intuitively! Since Isaw you, I have also made some definite personal decisions that I have been pondering for some time!With every best wish and my sincere gratitude.” Jane, Hereford

“From the few sessions I'vehad with Julie so far, Iʼm morerelaxed and everything ismuch clearer. My headacheshave gone, I feel moreconfident in putting myopinions and ideas across, Ihave more control and I lookat things in a different light..”KD, Powys

Book 3 healings for the price of two,just £50.00! First 5 people receive afree copy of The Living Matrix (just3 left), the DVD discussing thescience behind The Heart Field.

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GALA CONCERT on Wednesday 29th May at 7.30 in aid of public facilitiesfor St. Mary’s. Stunning programme by the piano duo of Tony Goldstoneand Caroline Clemmow (four hands, one keyboard) Don’t miss this!

ST. MARY THE VIRGINPARISH CHURCH,HAY-ON-WYE

FORTHCOMINGMUSICALEVENTS DURING THE 2013 HAY FESTIVAL

Nocturnes at 9pm on most evenings except Tuesday 28th May when there willbe Evensong at 5.30pm at which Dr Rowan Williams will give an address.

Other musical events will be on our poster site outside the church.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASECONTACT GILL SPURR or JOHN FUNNELL ON

(01497) 820486 or 822513

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2013 Car Boot SalesEvery other Saturday(except Hay Festival weekends)

from 9.30am - 12midday(sellers from 8.45am, no buyers before 9.30am)

at Hay Primary School11 / 18May8 / 22 June6 / 20 July3 / 17 / 31 August14 / 28 September12 / 26 October£5 per car / £10 per vanNO booking required

Refreshments stall

Contact07811 961983 / 07802 811355

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Flower Garden• Support perennials• Divide clumps of polyanthus and primroses afterflowering

• Continue deadheading and feeding springflowering bulbs

• Tie in growth of climbers and wall shrubs• Plant out and train sweet peas

Kitchen Garden• Water the vegetable patch regularly in dryweather

• Sow crops of Swede, winter cabbage/cauliflower,lettuce, maincrop carrots etc

• Plant frost tender vegetables once risk of frost haspassed

• Water soft fruit bushes and newly planted trees• Protect strawberries from the birds

Greenhouse• Ventilate the greenhouse well and water plantsmore frequently

• Apply shading to greenhouse

• Continue to prick out and pot on seedlings,cuttings and young plants

• Continue to harden off bedding plants by standingthem out in the day and returning them to thegreenhouse at night

The Lawn• Feed established lawns if you didn’t get chance inApril

• Remove weeds• Mow lawns weekly

General Advice• Check all garden plants for watering on a regularbasis

• Remove unwelcome weeds from the ponds• Introduce new fish to the pond and continue tofeed fish

• From the middle of the month bedding plants• Keep on top of weeding and hoeing• Keep an eye out for any pests and deal with themstraight away.

Gardeners for MayTips & Advice

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Art & Craft LessonsNew books & clocks for sale

please refer to the What's On at theback of this issue

OpenTuesday to Saturday – 10.00am to 5.30pm

Sunday - by appointmentParking in front of the shop and house available

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

Tel: 01497 821913www.dollshousefun.co.ukwww.dollshousefun.com

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Evenings: 01497 821400

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TALGARTH AND DISTRICT REGENERATION GROUPTalgarth Country Market is on the 5th May in theTown Hall from 10am – 1pm with a wide range of stallsselling local, seasonal, home-made and home grownproduce, and arts and crafts. Bread, turned wood, meat,plants, herbs and spices, eggs, cheese, farmhouse butter,cider and lots more await you! Please come and support yourlocal producers.

May’s film is Life of Pi on the 18th, with pre film pizzasavailable at The Bakers’ Table. To book, please call the Caféon 01874 711125. The cost per head is £10. If you don’twish to come for pizza you can still enjoy the film for £4, withwine and snacks on sale in the Town Hall. Doors open at7.30pm for an 8pm screening. For more information orbookings, please call Nicola on 01874 713166. There willbe a special additional Flix in May as part of Talgarth WalkingFestival – Resistance will be showing on May 4th – pizzasand all other details as for Life of Pi.

For more information contact Nicolaon 01874 713166 or [email protected]

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Letter to your bodyI thought this week I’d get YOU to do some work! Thisis an exercise I developed as part of my Weight & Seelifestyle programme (Nutrition, Exercise, and MindHealth!). Take your time with this and I promise you’llfind it incredible helpful, powerful, and possibly lifechanging. It is very good for those who have a negativebody image. Essentially we are writing TO our bodywhatever we may feel towards it, as if to acknowledgewhat it has been through. I suspect those of a certainage realise how well our bodies actually serve us andhow we have wasted WAY too much time worryingover silly things. What I am HOPING will happen is thatyou'll (in the act of writing), realise what a BLOODYMIRACLE they are and how often the body knowsbest, even when it appears to have let usdown....Guidelines might be (but this is YOUR letter,not mine). Maybe start from birth onwards. i.e: wereyou born with any medical problems? As you got olderdid you excel in any way for which you can thank yourbody? And later in life perhaps: Have you ever abusedyour body in anyway? If so why when and has itrecovered (this might be drugs, starving, overeating,drink etc).What amazes you about your body? Have

you ever had to 'fix' your body in any way (surgery,cosmetic or needed etc). What have you done toimprove your body? Was it worth it or did you obsessunnecessarily? Ha! This is a question we have coveredbefore: Are you unhappy with any part of your body(avalanche!!). Have you learnt to live with this? What itchanging as you get older? Have you ever had theexperience of childbirth? What should you beappreciative of? Are you?!Do you take it for-granted?OR Do you work at it? Have you ever been really ill?Are you over it? What did you learn from it? Do youappreciate how we ARE what we eat - do you thinkyour body is getting the best from you in this sense?And there will be more as you go through the years. Ibet my bottom dollar you’ll remember just what amiracle the body is and I hope you focus less onwobbly bits and more on nourishing this fantasticvehicle of ours. Join www.weightandsee.ning.com formore like this!Article supplied by Cat Lawford, Personal Trainer. Weight Loss Expert.Hypopresive Practitioner. Fitness Instructor of the year 2006 (Wales).Hypnotherapist. Life Coach. Prop: Gym &Tonic Health Club, Hay.

Serving Hay in Health & Fitness since 1997.Call 01497 822995 to join the Club. www.gymandtonichay.co.uk

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HYPNOTHERAPYIN HAY

– JUDY SUTTON –CLINICAL HYPNOTHERAPIST

National Guild of Hypnotists, U.S.A.; M.N.C.H.(Int.)

WHY HYPNOTHERAPY?Hypnosis is a gentle, safe and enjoyable therapy that canenable you to make significant changes in your life.It is highly effective if you want to:

• Stop smoking• Control weight• Relieve stress• Deal with phobias• Stop habits such as nail biting• Improve self-confidence• Resolve many other problems such as

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Mark Vernon, landlord at The Tram Inn, Eardisley.Moved to the area three years ago, with Kerryand Ollie, and Sam on the way, for a nice life inthe country and a good place to raise thechildren. we were familiar with the area, havingcome several times annually to visit family wholive in the Black Mountains.

Name: Mark Vernon

Place of birth: Middlesbrough

Where do you live now: The Tram Inn,Eardisley

Marital status: Married to Kerry

Occupation: Publican / dad / general dog’s body

Children: Ollie & Sam

What car do you drive: Nissan Qashqai

What is your favourite view/landscape: BlackMountains from Cwmfforest farm (TranswalesTrails), Pengenffordd

What or who would you send to room 101:Chewing gum

Favourite tv viewing: Any sport

Favourite way of spending an evening out: I’veforgotten It’s been so long

What makes our area great: The friendliness ofthe people & the stunning scenery

Favourite holiday destination: South Africa (thewife’s homeland)

What has been the proudest moment in yourlife: Being there for the birth of our boys

Favourite song: F.E.A.R- Ian Brown

Favourite writer: Ian Banks

Last holiday you took: Wedding in SouthAfrica- february 2012

What item do you always keep with you: Apen

Favourite piece of furniture: My sofa

Best piece ofadvice ever givento you:Treat othersas you would like tobe treated yourself

Sum yourself up infive words: Loving,ticklish, tired,overworked &underpaid!

What are your musical tastes: Eclectic

What have you done today to make you feelproud: Made others happy... I hope!

Who would be your three ideal dinner guests.Can be dead or alive, famous or infamous!David Attenborough, Nelson Mandela &Geoffrey Boycott.

Get to really know . . .

THE TRAM INNReal Ales • Traditional pub mealsFamily garden with petanque area

Games room • Real firesA warm welcome • Family friendly

Functions/special occasions catered for

Please visit our website for more details

Opening times:Food served:

Tuesday - Saturday: 12 - 3pm & 6 - 9pmSunday (roast dinners): 12 - 3pm

Drinks served until late every eveningClosed Mondays

THE TRAM INN Eardisley, Hereford HR3 6PGTel: 01544 327 251 www.thetraminn.co.uk

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Surrounded by the snow topped BlackMountains and Brecon Beacons it seems hardto believe that the cricket season is beginning.Daffodils are daring to open and there is a hintof green buds in the hedgerows which meansthat we may just be ready to put on someSpring finery in the countryside in time for theWalkers are Welcome walking festival inTalgarth and then the Hay Festival. The team atthe Information and Resource Centre has notbeen idle, with two volunteers Jan Fowler andRose Lewis attending the Local Ambassadorworkshop in the Town Hall, organised by theBrecon Beacons National Parks. From this thefeedback to the rest of the team has beenvery useful together with the attractive file ofinformation that is in the Centre for reference.

Young George Hall is an addition to our teamdoing some work experience whilst he islooking for a permanent post. George hasexcellent computer skills and has been helpingwith some of the technical side of things withsome of our customers. Another of our youngvolunteers Meriel Green has rolled up hersleeves, metaphorically speaking, to learn thecomputer code language to facilitate the workof setting up the new look Website for theCentre, which will be ready for the Summerseason.

Before the Summer holidays begin the team ofvolunteers will be organising a ‘work’ outing tovisit some of the sights that we tell our visitorsabout. Continuing the theme of the LocalAmbassador Scheme volunteers are keen toensure that they are knowledgeable about thelocal environs and heritage in order to be ableto inform visitors about this beautiful region.

On Saturday the 25th Mayfrom 10.00am to 1.00pm theInformation and ResourceCentre will be holding anopen morning to whicheveryone is warmly invited.Don't forget the Centre exists for locals aswell as visitors. There will be tea, coffee andbiscuits and the opportunity to meet some ofthe volunteers and look at the resourcesavailable in our computer room, including acolour printer, laminator, guillotine and other'office' facilities, together with the selection ofmaps, guidebooks and crafts in our shop.

The Centre can be contacted onTel: 01874 712226 or


Visit our website atwww.talgarthcentre.org.uk

We are also on Facebook and we wouldlove you to become a friend.

Don't forget Centre exists forlocals as well as visitors

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ACUPUNCTUREJosephine Flinning

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Mini Digger and operator for hire

Tel: 01497 847 585Mobile: 07855 529 341


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Specialising in gardenfencing, patios & decking

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M: 07981 664112E: [email protected]

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“Make the most of your home”Tel: 01874 711915

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Talgarth’s first Walking Festival is here! FromMay 3rd – 6th Talgarth Mill has kindly offeredto be the Festival Hub providing a meetingand information point. There is somethingfor everyone, from Map Interpretation, anda Town Walk, to ‘Three Myndds and ThreePens’ for more ambitious walkers. There willbe cream teas and foraging, milling anddancing, history and geology … so comealong and join in the fun.

TALGARTHWALKING FESTIVAL

Come and join us forTalgarth’s first Walking Festival.

Take part in The Witches’ Pool Challenge,learn about ‘The Plough’ at our star

gazing event, follow The Miller’s Trail alongthe river that powers our very own wheel,and enjoy a Ceilidh in the Town Hall.

These are just some of the widerange events that will be happening!

For ticket availability visitwww.talgarthwalkingfestival.org

or call in to the hub at Melin Talgarth Mill

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MONDAYJolly Tots Stay and Play: 9 - 11am.Community Centre, Oxford Road, Hay.£2 a session, £1 for additional children.Come along for creative activities, playand fun! Everyone welcome. Term timeonly. Contact Becky 07786 552832 orHannah 07557 410864.

Clyro Primary School Parent andToddler Group: 9 - 10.30am. Forplay, fun activities, songs and stories. 0– 5 years. Just turn up and join in! £1per session. Contact 01497 820860.

Llanigon Playgroup: 9/9.30 - 11am.(come any time between 9 and9.30am). Term time only. LlanigonSchool. Weekly themes and activities,everyone welcome.

Freestyle Fitness Yoga: 9.15 - 10am atthe Gym & Tonic Health Club.Contemporary and sociable - the'East has been taken out', leaving us tosimply 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 11.00amfor Hay members of Dial-a-Ride.Everyone welcome! Contact 01497821616 for more information andhow to become a member.

Vedic and Yoga Sutra Chanting:9.30 - 10.30am. Small friendly group.Beginners welcome. Yoga class forbeginners and intermediates: 10.30- 11.45am. Accomplish more bydoing less. Using breath, linked tomovement for health and well being.Cusop Village Hall. Contact Mike07913 864744 www.yogaskies.co.uk

Life Drawing: 10am - 4pm at ClyroVillage Hall. Beginners welcome. Contact01497 831550. MODELS WANTED.

Ti & Fi, Welsh Mother and ToddlerGroup: 2 - 3.30pm at the TalgarthSchool 'hut'. Mostly non-welsh speakers,informal and relaxed and provides anopportunity for pre-schoolers (and theirmums) to learn basic Welsh languagebefore they start school.

Zumba Gold: 5 - 6pm. The Parish Hall,Lion Street, Hay. Contact Wynona07972 348590/ 01874 711499.

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

Spinning: 6pm & 7pm at GwernyfedSports Centre. Call to book 01497847740.

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

Llanigon YFC Meeting: 7 - 9.30pm atLlanigon Village Hall. Contact Philip Price01497 847342.

Short Mat Bowls: 7.30 - 9.30pm atClyro Village Hall. All ages and levels ofexpertise welcome! Contact Liz Griffiths01497 820570.

Bell Ringing Practice: 7.30pm at StPeter’s Church, Glasbury. New ringersare always most welcome.

TUESDAYLlyswen Parent & Toddler Group: 9.15- 11.15am. Term time only. LlyswenVillage Hall. Everyone welcome, lots offun and good company. Children from 0- School age.

Kettlebell Mania: 9.15 - 10am at theGym & Tonic Health Club. Perfect forafter the school drop off! £6. ContactG&T's on 01497 822995.

Yoga Active and Stretching: 9.15 –11am at Cusop Village Hall. Ourlovely 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. £5per session or £40 for 10. ContactEmma Phillpotts on 01497 831704or email [email protected]

Kettlercise: Is Here 10am GwernyfedRugby Club, Talgarth. Contact KierstenBishop 07976 460079.

Craft Class run by South PowysParkinson's branch: 10am - 1pm atTalgarth Church Hall. Make your owngreetings 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 (AlternateTuesdays): 2 - 5pm. Glasbury VillageHall. With the Willow Globe TheatreCompany. Contact 01597 811487.

Bowling: arrive at 6pm to commenceplay at 6.30pm at Brecon Road, Hay. Allwelcome.

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

Athletic Pilates: 6 - 6.45pm at Gym &Tonic Health Club. Our am session is sopopular we HAD to extend it to theevenings! Suitable for the moreexperienced or advanced fitness levels.£6. Contact G&T's on 01497 822995.

1st Hay-On-Wye Scout Group –Beavers: 6 – 7pm. Masonic Hall, BreconRoad, Hay. Contact Ellie 01497 821650or 07772 661480.

Womens Walk to Run: 6.15pm(Commencing 16th April for 12 weeks).Hay and Gwernyfed Sports Centre.Introduction to running, with the aim ofrunning 5K by the end of the course.Contact Jo Lord 01497 847740 or07831 609889.

Zumba with Zoe: 6.30 - 7.30pm.Llyswen School. All abilities welcome.Contact Zoe 07747 465994.

Talgarth Bowling Club (PracticeNight): 6.30pm, Talgarth. New bowlerswelcome. Contact 01874 623477.

Glasbury Paddlers: Canoe club meets at6.30pm at Glasbury. For moreinformation call in at PSM Outdoors inHay and ask for Peter.

Circuits: 6.45pm at Gwernyfed SportsCentre. Drop in class. Contact 01497847740.

'Circuits Blast' with Cat: 6.45 - 7.30pmat Gym & Tonic Health Club. Traditionalcircuits with exercises you’ll know andlove. Results proven. £6. Contact G&T'son: 01497 822995.

Gwernyfed Hockey Club - Training: 7– 8pm Brecon Leisure Centre’s Astro. Allabilities welcome. Contact Nicola Drew07812 691345.

Yoga class for beginners andintermediates: 7 - 8.15pm at Booth’sBookshop, Brook St Studio, Hay.Accomplish more by doing less. Usingbreath, linked to movement for healthand well being. Contact Mike 07913864744 www.yogaskies.co.uk

Talgarth YFC Meeting: 7 - 9pm atGwernyfed Rugby Club, Talgarth.Contact Kayleigh 01874 658713.

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Hay Camera Club: 7.30pm at LlanigonVillage Hall. Contact Juliet Lewis 01497851228.

Zumba Class: 7.45 - 8.45pm. GlasburyVillage Hall. £4.75 per class. No bookingrequired. Contact Helena Barnard07795 180286.

Volleyball: 8 - 9.30pm, at GwernyfedHigh School Sports Centre. All abilitieswelcome, have fun and get a bit ofexercise, first session free. ContactRupert Bateson 07511 207769.

WEDNESDAY

Whitney Crocodiles Parent & ToddlerSession: 9.30 - 11am. Term time only.

Art Class (any medium): 11am - 1pmat the Dolls House Fun, Hay. ContactMrs Abel 01497 821913.

The Scribblers: 4.15 - 5.30pm at TheDrill Hall, 25 Lion Street, Hay. ContactSophie 01497 822620.

Drover Cycles Bike Club: meets 6pmat Drover Cycles (top of main Car Park,Hay) for a non-competitive, social bikeride. All abilities are welcome. ContactLindsey 01497 821134.

Candlelight Pilates: 6 - 6.45pm at Gym& Tonic Health Club. Gentle, stretchy,inspired, warm, galaxy illuminated! £6.Contact 01497 822995.

Hay on Wye Scout Group: Scouts6.30 - 8pm. Hay Parish Hall. Adulthelpers also required. ContactMartin 01874 754291.

Kettlercise: 6.30pm at GwernyfedSports Centre. Call to book. Contact01497 847740.

Tennis Club: 6.30pm onwards at theTennis Courts Hay. Contact Alun Smith07967 914123.

Live Music @ Baskerville Hall -Open Mic Acoustic Night: doorsopen 7pm. Music 8.30pm. Foodavailable 7 – 9.30pm. Baskerville HallHotel, Clyro Court. Free admission,all welcome. Contact 01497 820033.

Spinning: 7.30pm at Gwernyfed SportsCentre. Call to book. Contact 01497847740.

Gwent & Powys Army Cadet Force: 7- 9pm at Old School Bldg, Church Lane,

Talgarth. Ages 12 (Yr 8 High School) -18 yrs looking for a new exciting, fun andchallenging activity. HeadquartersContacts: 01874 813756. Website:www.armycadets.com

Gwent & Powys Army Cadet Force: 7- 9pm at The Cadet Centre, GypsyCastle, Hay-on-Wye. Please see detailson previous listing.

Adult Drama Club: 7.30 - 9.30pm. TheGlobe at Hay. £6 per session, no bookingnecessary. Contact 07733 055430.

THURSDAY

Jolly Tots Stay and Play: 9 - 11am.Community Centre, Oxford Road, Hay.£2 a session £1 for additional children.Come along for creative activities, playand fun! Everyone welcome. Term timeonly. Contact Becky 07786 552832Hannah 07557 410864.

Free Weights Blitz: 9.15 - 10am at Gymand Tonic Health Club. All welcome - thisis a great session. MELTS body fat! £6.Contact 01497 822995.

Talgarth Mothers and Toddler Group:9.30 - 11.30am at the school 'hut'. Veryinformal and friendly, birth - 4 yearswelcome.

“Bumps and Babies” Group: 10 –11.30am. Glasbury Village Hall. There areprogrammes for parents to be andparents with new babies, plus individualsupport and information. Contact Sally07590 417752 or Rachael Labourne(Health Visitor) 01874 713014 or 07968145503.

Brecon and District Credit UnionCollection Point:Open 10am - 12noonat Youth and Community Centre,Oxford Rd, Hay.

Clyro Primary School Parent andToddler Group: 2 - 3.30pm. For play, funactivities, songs and stories. 0 – 5 years.Just turn up and join in! £1 per session.Contact 01497 820860.

Bell Bank Club for the blind andpartially sighted: 2 - 4pm at TheCommunity Centre, Oxford Road, Hay.Contact Eileen Bufton 01497 820897.

Kettlercise: 5.45pm at GwernyfedSports Centre. Call to book. Contact01497 847740.

Bowling: arrive any time between 6 and8.30pm at Brecon Road Hay. Allwelcome.

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

Freestyle Fitness Yoga: 6 - 6.45pm atthe Gym & Tonic Health ClubContemporary and sociable - the 'Easthas been taken out', leaving us to simplyexplore the poses. No chanting. You'lllove it! £6. 01497 822995. Contact07747 465994.

Zumba with Zoe: 7 - 8pm. AberedwVillage Hall. All abilities welcome.Contact Zoe 07747 465994.

Table Tennis: 6.30 - 8.30pm at GlasburyVillage Hall. Over 18s only. Please ring tocheck availability. Contact MalcolmBradley 01497 831633.

Kettlehells: 6.45pm Gym & TonicHealth Club - for gym members only.Warm up in the gym at 6.30pm (ordo Cat's Yoga class) then join ourRBT Kettlebell class - fast and furiouswith a stretch at the end. We'll haveyou out by 7! A GREAT session! £6.Contact 01497 822995.

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

Art Class (any medium): 7 - 9pm atDolls House Fun, Hay. Contact Mrs Abel01497 821913.

Qi Gong: 7 - 8.30pm at Cusop VillageHall. Small friendly group practising QiGong. Contact Sandy Sandaver 01497821625.

Shortmat Bowls: 7.30 - 9.30pm atLlanigon VIllage Hall. Contact RobWilliams 01497 820692.

Hay Community Choir: 8 - 9.30pm.Term time only. Hay Parish Hall. Open toeveryone who enjoys singing and wantsto have fun! Cost: £4. Contact 01497822952 or www.haychoir.co.uk

Charity Quiz Night: 9pm at The HarpInn, Glasbury. Contact 01497 847373.

FRIDAYBeginner Pilates: 9.15 - 10am at theGym & Tonic Health Club. You simplyMUST try this class. Get stronger, longer,posturally correct with an expert in thisfield. Suitable for everyone. £6. Contact01497 822995.

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Busy Bees Parent & Toddler Group:9.30 - 11.30am at Clifford CommunityCentre. Contact Jane 01497 831427 orDi 01981500136.

Ffynnon Gynydd Parents and TotsPlaygroup: 10 - 11.30am at FfynnonGynydd Primary School. Lots of differentfun activities for little ones which changeeach week.

Athletic Pilates using weights: 10.30 -11.15am at the Gym & Tonic HealthClub. Suitable for the more experiencedor conditioned participants. £6. Contact01497 822995.

Brecon & District Credit UnionCollection Point: 11am – 1pm. TalgarthLibrary. Support your community bankwith a savings account or a low interestloan. Contact Jan 01874 711665.

Music & Movement for Mums andTots (birth to school age): 2.15pm atCusop Village Hall. Term time only. Ledby Anna Carlisle. £4 per child or £6 forfamily of 2 children. Contact Ros Murphy01497 831007 / 07799 652120.

New Junior Netball Team Training:(term time only): 4-5pm (9-13 yearolds), 5-6pm (13-18yrs). GwernyfedHigh School. Contact 07891 371458.

Spinning: 6pm & 7pm at GwernyfedSports Centre. Call to book Contact01497 847740.

Junior Table Tennis Club: 7 - 8pm atGwernyfed Sports Centre. For ages 7 -16. 50p per player. Contact 01497847740.

Red Kite Workshops: 7 - 8.30pm atThe Drama Studio, Gwernyfed HighSchool. Term time only.

SATURDAYKettlercise: 9.30am at GwernyfedSports Centre. Call to book. Contact01497 847740.

Wye Local Car Boot Sale: (everyother Saturday except Hay FestivalWeekends) 9.30am – 12noon. HayPrimary School. Sellers from 8.45am.Buyers from 9.30am. £5 per boot, £10per van. Refreshments stall. Contact07811 961983 / 07802 811355.

Kids Dance Classes with Lauren: 3-7 years and 8 - 11. At G&T's healthclub, Hay. Please call for details 01497822995.

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

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

SUNDAYBookends Car Boot Sale: 10am (9amSellers). Bookends Car Park, ThreeCocks, LD3 0SD. £5 per boot. Contact01497 847791.

Gwernyfed Rugby Training: 10.30am.Under 7s & 8s. Contact 07855 271631.

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

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

IN THE MONTHFirst MondayCATS (Complementary andAlternative Therapy Society) Meeting:at The Cottage, Hay Road, Talgarth.Contact Rita Rogers 01874713161.

Third MondayFriendship Club: 2.30 - 4pm at LlanigonVillage Hall. Tea, cakes and chat. ContactAnn Pritchard 01497 847221.

Last MondayDolls House Club:meets 7pm. ContactMrs Abel 01497 821913.

First TuesdayGlasbury WI: 7.30pm at GlasburyVillage Hall. Contact Angela Evans 01497847440.

Third TuesdayTransition Town Hay Meeting: 7.30pmat The Kilverts. Come along to find outmore about the transition movement,enjoy an informal discussion or bring anidea for a new project.

Royal British Legion (WomensSection): 7.30pm. St John's Hall, Hay.Talks, discussions, demonstrations,quizzes etc. Your membership will alsohelp in the running of the RBL. ContactBarbara Travers 01497 847777.

Last TuesdayHay Neighbourhood Policing Teampublic PACT Meeting: 7.30 - 8.30pm atthe Hay Town Council Offices, all arewelcome. Contact on 0845 3302000.

First WednesdayLlanigon WI: meet 7pm at LlanigonVillage Hall. New members are alwayswelcome come and join us. ContactAnne Gibbons 01497 820997.

First & third WednesdayBlack Mountains Lions Club: meets7.45/8pm. Contact David James 01497820227.

Second WednesdayThree Cocks WI: meets 7pm in St.Peter’s Church Hall, Glasbury. ContactAnne Collins 01497 847370.

Hay WI: 7.30pm at St John’s Rooms,Lion Street, Hay. Contact Ellie Spencer01497 821650 for more details.

Third WednesdayHay Luncheon Club: at The MasonicHall, Hay. We have a delicious roastdinner and a speaker or activityafterwards, a very pleasant, sociable timetogether after our meal and raffle. Pleasecontact Sandra at Hay and DistrictCommunity Support Office on 821031or Trish Kiddle on 01497 821276.

First ThursdayStitch ‘n’ Bitch: 6 - 8pm at The SwanHotel, Hay.

Talgarth WI: 7.30pm. Talgarth Library.New members always welcome!Contact Jan 01874 711665.

Second ThursdayThree Cocks Vintage Society: meet atThe Harp Inn, Glasbury at 8pm (exceptAugust). Contact Margaret S James01874 711110.

Fourth ThursdayHay-on-Wye Amnesty Group: 7 -8pm, The Globe at Hay. Contact SeanO'Donoghue 01497821153.

Last ThursdayTalgarth and District HistoricalSociety: 7.30pm at Gwernyfed RugbyClub. See local posters for details.

Quiz Night: 7.30pm. The RhydspenceInn. Contact 01497 831262.

First FridayCllr. William Powell’s Advice Surgery:5 - 7pm at Talgarth Information andResource Centre. Contact 07703112113 or email:[email protected]

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Bingo: eyes down 7.30pm. GlasburyVillage Hall. Contact Darren Ricketts01497 847250.

Last FridayAerobics Masterclass with Cat: 6pmat Gym & Tonic Health Club.Different theme each time. Bookingessential on 01497 822995.

First SaturdayCharity Table Sale: 9am onwards atTalgarth Church Hall. Contact TonyJames 01874 711289.

First Sunday of each monthTalgarth Country Market: from 10am -1pm in the Town Hall.

Last SundayDrover Cycles Bike Club: meets 10amat Drover Cycles (top of Main Car Park,Hay). Contact Lindsey 01497 821134.

Table Top Jumble Sale: 11am - 2pm atMasonic Lodge, Hay. In aid of the WelshAir Ambulance.

DURING THE MONTHNow until Mid-May“Park Life” - Art Exhibition: 11am –4pm (Tuesday to Sunday). TalgarthMill (Café and 1st floor Gallery).Featuring works by Mark Zytynski.

Now until Monday 13th MayThe Hay Makers Easter Exhibition:The Hay Makers Gallery, St. John’sPlace, Hay. Contact 01497 820556.See advert on page 31.

Now until early JuneExhibition by local artist: MaggyRoberts of her watercolours inspiredby the sights and colours of Spain.Tomatitos Tapas Bar, 38 Lion Street,Hay. Contact 01497 820772.

Friday 3rd MayThe Screen at Hay presents: AnnieHall (15): 7.30 for 8pm. RichardBooth's Bookshop Cinema, BrookStreet, Hay. Contact 01497 831189.

Dorstone Flicks in the Stickspresents: Argo (15): 7.30pm.Dorstone Village Hall. This Oscarwinning film, directed by and starringBen Affleck, is based on the IranianU.S. embassy siege.

Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th MayBrecknock Little Theatre presents:“Blood Brothers”: 7.30pm. TheatrBrycheiniog, Brecon. Contact 01874611622. See advert on page 3.

Friday 3rd until Monday 6th MayTalgarth Walking Festival (IncludingThe Witches’ Pool Challenge):. Contactwww.talgarthwalkingfestival.org. Seearticle and advert on page 69.

Saturday 4th MayCeilidh with Bandemonium: 7pm.Llanigon Village Hall. Tickets £10 includingfood. Bar. Contact 01497 847479.

“Special Talgarth Walking Festival” Flixin the Stix (Talgarth) presents'Resistance': 7.30 for 8pm. Pre filmpizzas available at The Bakers' Tablefrom 5pm. Entrance to film £4, or Pizzaand film £10 (Early booking essential).Contact The Baker's Table 01874711125. See advert on page 61.

Quiz Night: 7.30pm. Cusop VillageHall. The usual fun challenge! Comeas a team of 3 – 5, or come andmake up a team on the night. £2.50per head. A prize for the winners.Bring a bottle. Tea/coffee/juice/cakeavailable. All welcome. ContactAlison 01497 820152.

Folk and Irish Music Session: 8pm. TheHarp Inn, Glasbury. Contact 01497847373. See advert on page 61.

Shenanigans: 8pm. The Globe at Hay.Mr Woodnote + Lil Rhys, DubBoy/George Oscar. Contact 01497821762. See advert on page 44.

Sunday 5th MayTalgarth Country Market: 10am –1pm. Town Hall, Talgarth. Come alongand treat yourself to local, seasonalproduce and arts and crafts, breadfrom Melin Talgarth Mill, and muchmore. Contact Nicola 01874713166. See advert on page 61.

Monday 6th MayMay Day BBQ: from 12noon. TheRhydspence Inn. Contact 01497831262.

Wednesday 8th MayHayfield Garden – Work Day: 10am– 4pm. Hayfield Garden, Wyecliff

(just over the river on the ClyroRoad). Sowing, planting, general sitemaintenance and harvesting later inthe year. All welcome. Bring picniclunch to share. Tea and coffeeavailable. Contact 07530 265001.

Timbuktu Forum: 7pm. The Swan atHay. All welcome. See article on page 16.

Friday 10th MayOrgan Recital by Father RichardWilliams (Vicar of Hay): 7pm. St.Peter’s Church, Glasbury. Tickets £5on door or from following contactnumber, to include a range ofhomemade puddings withtea/coffee. Contact 01497 847370.

Saturday 11th MayWye Local Car Boot Sale: 9.30am –12noon. Hay Primary School. Sellersfrom 8.45am. Buyers from 9.30am. £5per boot, £10 per van. Refreshmentsstall. Contact 07811 961983 / 07802811355. See advert on page 58.

Hayfield Garden – Work Day: 10am– 4pm. Hayfield Garden, Wyecliff(just over the river on the ClyroRoad). Sowing, planting, general sitemaintenance and harvesting later inthe year. All welcome. Bring picniclunch to share. Tea and coffeeavailable. Contact 07530 265001.

Howey Hedgehog Rescue: 10amuntil 4pm. The Old Railway LineGarden Centre, Three Cocks.Representatives from HoweyHedgehog Rescue will be visiting thegarden centre with some of theirrescued hedgehogs. This is a greatopportunity for youngsters to meetour prickly friends and find out howto care for and correctly feed anyhedgehogs they might find in theirown gardens. Contact 01497 847055.

Glasbury Play Area Group – OfficialOpening of the Play Area: 11am.Opening by Walter and Iona DeWinton followed by ‘Splat’ the rat, acoconut shy and other fun activities.All welcome. Contact Pat Yeomans(Secretary) 01497 847640.

Sloe Gin Competition: 8pm (approx).The Harp Inn, Glasbury. Contact01497 847373. See advert on page 61.

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during the month / next monthTuesday 14th MayGlasbury Get-Together Club visit toAbergavenny and PenpergwmnGardens: 10am. Leaving from GlasburyVillage Hall. See article on page 8.

Friday 17th MayTalgarth Male Voice Chair inConcert: 7.30pm Llyswen andBoughrood Community Hall. Tickets£7.50 available on the door or fromthe following contact numbers.Proceeds in aid of Llyswen Church.Contact Rose Lewis 01874 754866,Ursula Pumphrey 01874 754355 orBoughrood Stores 01874 754300.

Dorstone Flicks in the Stickspresents: Life of Pi (PG): 7.30pm.Dorstone Village Hall. Life of Pi isdirected by Ang Lee and based onYann Martel's 2001 Booker prizewinning novel. It is about a boy whohas been shipwrecked with only atiger for company. Awarded anOscar for its stunning special effects.

Saturday 18th MayWye Local Car Boot Sale: 9.30am –12noon. Hay Primary School. Sellersfrom 8.45am. Buyers from 9.30am. £5per boot, £10 per van. Refreshmentsstall. Contact 07811 961983 / 07802811355. See advert on page 58.

Flix in the Stix (Talgarth) presents:'Life of Pi': 7.30 for 8pm. Pre film pizzasavailable at The Bakers' Table from5pm. Entrance to film £4, or Pizza andfilm £10 (Early booking essential).Contact The Baker's Table 01874711125. See advert on page 61.

“Last Ever” Harp Songs – Singaround:8pm. The Harp Inn, Glasbury. Contact01497 847373. See advert on page 61.

Sunday 19th MayLunchtime Plant and Cutting Swap:The Harp Inn, Glasbury. Contact01497 847373. See advert on page 61.

Tuesday 21st MayU3A Hay – “Our Wellbeing Day”:The Swan at Hay. 10.30am – MorningSession. 1.30pm – Afternoon Session.See article on page 15.

Wednesday 22nd MayGlasbury Get-Together Club: 2.30 –4.30pm. Glasbury Village Hall. Seearticle on page 8.

Thursday 23rd May until Sunday 2nd JuneHay Festival: Contact 01497822629. See articles on page 34 and40 and advert inside back cover.

“How the Light Gets In” – ThePhilosophy and Music Festival: at Hay.The Globe at Hay, Newport Street.

Friday 24th Mayuntil Sunday 2nd JuneThe Guild of HerefordshireCraftsmen: The Stable, Hay Castle.Free admission. See advert on page19. www.herefordcraftguild.org.uk

Saturday 25th MayBug Day: 10am – 4pm. The OldRailway Line Garden Centre, ThreeCocks. Dave and Sue Shaw from theRainforest Roadshow will be takingalong some creepy crawlies andunusual moths for people to meet andhandle. Youngsters will be able to learnall about the creatures and how to carefor and feed ones they find in their owngardens. Contact 01497 847055.

Talgarth Information and ResourceCentre – Open Morning: 10am –1pm. All welcome. Contact 01874712226. See article on page 66.

Saturday 25thuntil Monday 27th MayFair on the Square: Hay Market Square.Three days of fun, friendly and freeentertainment. See advert on page 25.

Hay Cheese Market Project –Information Stand: Fair on theSquare. Hay Market Square. Seearticle on page 25.

Mark Zytynski Exhibition: 10am –5pm. Glangrwyney Court, Glangrwyney,Crickhowell. Mark is holding anexhibition of photographic artworks aspart of the Crickhowell Art Trail.

Sunday 26th MayAfrican Market: Charity event forTimbuktu 10am - 4pm. The ParishHall, Hay. Contact John Morgan07817 436625 or 01981 550363.See article on page 16.

Tuesday 28th MayEvensong – Address by Dr RowanWilliams: 5.30pm. St Mary’s Church,

Hay. Contact 01497 820486 or 01497822513. See advert on page 57.

Wednesday 29th MayGala Concert: 7.30pm. St Mary’sChurch, Hay. Stunning programme bythe piano duo of Tony Goldstoneand Caroline Clemmow. Contact01497 820486 or 01497 822513.See advert on page 57.

Friday 30th MayHay Cheese Market and JohnOrbach @ Hay Festival: A Talk onMarket Halls and the Cheese Market.Tickets £5, are available from the HayFestival Box Office. Contact 01497822629. See article on page 25.

Saturday 1st JuneArtisans at Hay: 10am – 6pm. TheButter Market, Hay. See article andadvert on page 37. www.artisans-at-hay.com

Folk and Irish Music Session: 8pm. TheHarp Inn, Glasbury. Contact 01497847373. See advert on page 61.

Sunday 2nd JuneThe Magic Roundabout 10k MultiTerrain Race: 11am. The Begwyns (4miles North of Hay). Contact Jo Lord07831 609889. See advert on page 2.

Saturday 8th JuneWye Local Car Boot Sale: 9.30am –12noon. Hay Primary School. Sellersfrom 8.45am. Buyers from 9.30am. £5per boot, £10 per van. Refreshmentsstall. Contact 07811 961983 / 07802811355. See advert on page 58.

Barbecue Day: 10am – 4pm. TheOld Railway Line Garden Centre,Three Cocks. More details to follownext month.

Saturday 22nd JuneCystic Fibrosis Cycle Ride: 10am.Start at Hay Town Clock. Comealong and enjoy the sponsored cycleride. Sponsorship forms available.Contact 01497 831415.

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