wye local - january 2014 / issue 87

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To the first issue of 2014 and our first all colour issue. We hope you are as pleased as we are at taking your community magazine to the next level – We are now full colour and are able to offer colour slots to all our article contributors. We have some fantastic new features planned for 2014 and being all colour will make these all the better.

Thank you to our black and white advertisers who have kindly continued to advertise with us, some opting for the same size and converting to colour whilst others have assessed their budgets and decided to downsize. We were most grateful to hear all the positive comments about how advertising in this magazine works well for them – hence them wanting to continue. So as readers, please do continue to source local businesses and services throughout this magazine, it secures our future and keeps us on our advertisers Christmas card list!

As our reader, we need your help. You’ll see opposite we are running a January Prize Draw. There are 28 prizes up for grabs! To be entered, all we need you to do is turn to the centre spread and take time to fill out the answers. It’s that simple. The answers provided will enable us to keep on our toes in providing you a community magazine that works for this area.

This issue sees the launch or our Annual Local Landscapes Photography Competition – turn to page 2 for more info. If you’re a keen photographer, please do send us your entries – you could win!

Lastly, if you would like one of our Local Landscapes 2014 Calendars please take a look at page 47 Thank you to all who purchased a copy throughout 2013 – sales were up on previous years.

We at the Wye Local would like to wish our readers, advertisers and contributors the most happy start to the New Year.

Enjoy,

Lisa Marie x

PS For my long standing readers, Dolly and Gang have made yet another year without being on the Christmas dinner table.

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To the first issue of 2014 and our first all colour issue. We hope you are as pleased as we are at taking your community magazine to the next level. We are now full colour and are able to offer colour slots to all our article contributors. We have some fantastic new features planned for 2014 and being all colour will make these all the better.

Thank you to our black and white advertisers who have kindly continued to advertise with us, some opting for the same size and converting to colour whilst others have assessed their budgets and decided to downsize. We were most grateful to hear all the positive comments about how advertising in this magazine works well for them – hence them wanting to continue. So as readers, please do continue to source local businesses and services throughout this magazine, it secures our future and keeps us on our advertisers Christmas card list!

As our reader, we need your help. You’ll see opposite we are running a January Prize Draw. There are 28 prizes up for grabs! To be entered, all we need you to do is turn to the centre spread and take time to fill out the answers. It’s that simple. The answers provided will enable us to keep on our toes in providing you a community magazine that works for this area.

This issue sees the launch or our Annual Local Landscapes Photography Competition – turn to page 2 for more info. If you’re a keen photographer, please do send us your entries – you could win!

Lastly, if you would like one of our Local Landscapes 2014 Calendars please take a look at the back cover. Thank you to all who purchased a copy throughout 2013 – sales were up on previous years.

We at the Local Beacon would like to wish our readers, advertisers and contributors the most happy start to the New Year – 2014 will be the year we grow and expand this publication.

Enjoy,

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

Incredible as it may seem, the New Year is upon us once again, with its mix of public and private reflections on the past 12 months and on the times to come. I suspect that Wye Local readers will already be weighing up New Year resolutions and speculating on what 2014 will mean for themselves, their family, friends and neighbours.

2013 has once again proved to be a challenging year for many people in our community. We continue to face difficult times as a nation and locally too the year has had its share of highs and lows. As I gather my thoughts for this first column of the New Year, it is just a month since our community came together at the Cenotaph in solemn remembrance of those who made the ultimate sacrifice. The trenches of World War One are etched in our collective awareness but as we enter the year which marks the centenary of that conflict commencing, we would do well to recall the words of Harry Patch, the ‘last fighting Tommy.’ Harry warned against the dangers of glamourising warfare. He knew at first hand its true horrors but died sure in the knowledge that, whilst our planet is still strife riven, war on our own continent had been made unthinkable by shared membership of both the European Union and NATO.

Meanwhile, the financial climate for national and local government has remained difficult and communities across Wales - including our own - are braced for further bad news in terms of local services and facilities under threat. However, as I have noted in successive Wye Local columns, our town has been winning plaudits for its renewed sense of civic pride and for the evident way in which individuals and businesses have shown the determination to ‘buck the trend.’

Just recently, local residents became aware of a move to convert nos 2 and 3 Bell Street to bedsit flats, by seeking a change of use from

retail to residential. At its December meeting, the Brecon Beacons National Park Authority’s Planning Access and Rights of Way (PAROW) Committee took the wise decision to defer the application for determination following a site visit. I have grave concerns about the potential loss of these shops, given the recent surge in business activity locally, combined with the absence of any retail space for let in the town. In my view, any decision on the future designation of Bell Street properties needs to be informed by a familiarity with local circumstances and a robust market assessment.

In the New Year, we will learn more about the Powys tLHB’s forward plans for Bronllys Hospital. I recently secured a commitment from the Health Board with respect to the future of the Pain Management Clinic, following the intervention of First Minister Carwyn Jones. However, I share the concern of many local residents over the CHC’s apparent acquiescence to the Health Board over moving the Stroke Unit to Brecon Hospital, without addressing important caveats identified during the consultation period.

At the moment, we are still enjoying the wonderful efforts of Talgarth Lights Group and we really do owe them a debt of gratitude this year. We are so lucky to have such a pool of local volunteers in our community – without them our lives would be so much the poorer. In the meantime, if you have any feedback or issue of concern, please do not hesitate to contact me on 07703 112113 or email: [email protected] My next advice surgery is on Friday 3rd January from 5:00pm at Talgarth Tourist Information and Resource Centre.

Happy New Year

William

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Talgarth Country Market - There is no market in January, but

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News from Glasbury Arts

Saturday 18th January, 2014 Annual Art Lecture Glasbury Village Hall, 10.30am to 2pm Ceramics and Me: Lowri Davies. Leading Welsh Ceramicist, Lowri Davies, will provide an insight into the creation of her stunning work. The timetable for the day: 10.30-11am – coffee/tea 11am-12.30pm – lecture 12.30-2pm – buffet lunch. Coffee and lunch are included in ticket price: £17 full price, £14 concessions (unwaged, students, over-60s) 10% Member’s discount applies to both prices Booking Essential.

Sunday, 19 January, 16 February and 6 April, 2014 Glasbury Village Hall, 10.30am to 12 noon Young People’s Writing Course and Competition With Jenny Valentine. A course of three workshops for children aged From 7 to 12, with, Glasbury’s bestselling author Jenny Valentine. At the third workshop, participants will bring together all the skills and techniques they’ve learned in a writing competition. Ticket prices; £21 for three workshops. 10% Member’s discount also applies. Booking Essential.

Saturday, 25 January, 2014, Glasbury Village Hall Shakespeare’s Classic Comedy, All’s Well that Ends Well Presented by Willow Globe Company Workshop – 2pm to 4pm - Performance 7pm Workshop: £20, full price, £12.50 concessions (unwaged, students, over-60s) Performance: £9, full price, £7 concessions. Combined workshop/performance tickets: £28 full price, £18 concessions 10% member’s discount applies to all prices. Booking Essential.

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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News from Glasbury Wardby Chris Davies Powys County Councillor for Glasbury

May I start by wishing everyone a very happy and prosperous 2014. A New Year with New Challenges and New Beginnings.

Last year ended with a great deal of uncertainty and confusion at County Hall with a near complete change of cabinet members and the two independent groups at loggerheads. With so many major decisions to be made and 20 million pounds to be removed from the budget this coming year, it is vital that we have a strong and stable leadership. Hopefully things will get onto an even keel soon.

A major issue that is causing concern is the future of the public toilets in Glasbury. There is still discussion to be had with business and residents regarding this issue, but it must be mentioned that the Community Council has spent many hours on this issue and should be congratulated along with the communities on both sides of the

river for their resolve in this matter.

Another “hot potato” is the proposed erection of a large wind turbine on Cold Blow above Clyro. There has been a great deal of concern from many residents about this issue, born out by the 150 people who attended the public meeting. I will do my utmost to ensure that common sense prevails and would encourage anyone with strong feelings to write to Powys Planning Department with their concerns. The consultation period is still open.

Best wishes

Chris

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News from BlackMountains LionsThe Lions International Peace Poster competition.Gwernyfed School take part every year and this year we had over 30 entries.Amy’s picture went on to the Regional round and came a fantastic 5th. Well done Amy and thanks to Gwernyfed School.

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News from Glasbury VillageHappy New Year to all Wye Local readers, may it be a good one for you all.

January is a busy month for Glasbury Arts starting with the Annual Arts Lecture on Saturday 18th given by one of Wales’ leading ceramicists Lowri Davies; Sunday 19th sees the start of a three session writing course and competition for young people aged 7 – 12 with Glasbury’s own leading writer for young people, Jenny Valentine; and on Saturday 25th a day with Shakespeare in the form of an afternoon workshop and an evening performance by the Willow Globe Theatre Company of All’s well that Ends Well – full details on page 6.

The name “Women’s Institute”, more affectionately known as the “WI”, conjures up all kinds of images ranging from jam making, to calendar girls, to being about the only group that successfully shouted down Tony Blair and reduced him to jelly! The local organisations have been a mainstay of communities for generations, but rather like churches, have struggled to maintain numbers, so the news that the Glasbury branch closed just before Christmas invoked a feeling of sadness in this writer. Glasbury WI has contributed so much to our village over the years, just to quote two examples you will see what I mean. When Glasbury Village Hall was trying to raise £70,000 for its refurbishment, we found ourselves £300 short as the last bills were coming in and, without being asked it was our local WI which came to the rescue. Similarly, over the last ten years they have been a big supporter of Glasbury Arts for which I personally am in their debt. So thank you members of the Glasbury WI past and present, for all you have done for our village and we wish all of you well.

JOHN FITZGERALD



News from Gwernyfed High SchoolWith lots of fund-raising activities organised

by the Sixth Form, there were plenty of

opportunities for both staff and pupils to

join in. This included a “magical and mystical”

animal brought into school by Felicity Jones

and which the pupils had to name. There

were also: cake stalls; gingerbread men to

decorate; “bushwakker” trials; face painting,

leg waxing and so much more. The day was

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Overall the school raised an amazing £1058.91

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News from Hay Castle

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Who owns Hay Castle?

For the first time ever, Hay Castle is held in trust for the public.

What happens there?

In 2013, the castle welcomed 1000s of visitors. There were fundraising events for community groups, training courses run by the Clifford-based Traditional Building Skills Company, hundreds of guided tours, dragon egg hunts with local school children, live music, talks, and much more. To keep track of events in 2014, book a guided tour for your group, or even hire Hay Castle, go to www.haycastletrust.org.

What is the Hay Castle Trust?

This is the charity responsible for the care of Hay Castle. Coordinated by a Board of Trustees, the

charity is working hard to raise the funds necessary to transform the Castle into a lively and valuable part of the community. In April we will find out whether or not a major grant application to the Heritage Lottery Fund has been successful.

What will it be?

Hay Castle will become a major destination for heritage, arts, education and training. The buildings will be rescued from further deterioration and sensitively restored; a café and restaurant will become a hub of culinary skills training for all abilities; and activities, workshops, and touring exhibitions will engage people of all ages.

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You can join the Friends of Hay Castle, become a volunteer, or sign up for our newsletter. To find out more, visit the website or email [email protected].

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News fromHay & District Dial-A-Ride2014 New Year’s Resolution?Have you kept your 2013 New Years’ Resolutions?

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Would you like to make a resolution for 2014 and really make a difference to people’s lives in and around Hay-on-Wye?

Hay Dial-a-Ride is a big part of our community, enabling people to get to shops, doctors, hospitals and to visit friends. We have a fantastic team of volunteers who give us from a couple of hours a month to several hours a week. Drivers can use their own car as part of the Community Car Service or drive our minibuses on their daily runs in and around town. All training is provided. If you can spare any time at all to be part of this much loved local service, please get in touch with Lesley or Ellie in the office - telephone 01497 821616.

New members are always welcome, so if you have friends, family or neighbours that might benefit from our service, please ask for a membership information pack. We’ll have our new minibus in March 2014!

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News from

Building work on the Cheese Market is

progressing well and Jenkinson builders are

doing a fantastic job. Scaffolding is due to come

down later this month, but the barriers will

remain in place until building work is complete

to allow the men some space to work, take

deliveries and house the skips. Work is due to

end in February.

We have been analysing paint samples to give

us a better idea of how the building has been

used over the years and to put a date to key

developments within its structure. We found

some beautiful hand-painted wall designs

dating from the 19th Century that were

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News from

We’re delighted to say that our biggest project yet is now underway – our office at the Castle is now open on Thursdays and Fridays from 9am to 3pm, and we have launched our new Volunteer Service. With funding from PAVO, the Volunteer Service is already matching people with opportunities and offering support and guidance to anyone involved with volunteering. Have a look at www.volunteering-wales.net for our current vacancies, or call in to the office for a cuppa and a chat.

When we asked for donations of equipment for the office we didn’t expect anywhere near as much as we received – people have been extremely generous and we are very grateful. The Castle office resources are available to the community – a PC, printer, A3/A4 photocopier and meeting room as well as several places to display and share information. We’re happy to pass on promotional material for local organisations so please include us in your distribution list and feel free to help yourself to space on the outdoor noticeboard for your posters, adverts and messages. Give us a shout if we can help your organisation – 07746 995613, or email [email protected].

Members of Hay Together benefit from being part of a strong collective with a powerful voice. Our membership continues to grow, and we have seen a particular increase in organisational and youth memberships. We believe that Hay Together’s work will impact positively on everyone in Hay, and would encourage you to join if you haven’t already. Members can use the Hay Together logo and will be able to share information and resources with other members.

With our very best wishes for a peaceful and prosperous New Year,

Rodney, Johnny, Nick and Ellie



News from HayTown CouncilAnother year has passed with Christmas bringing lots of great well-attended events to Hay. The Winter Literature Festival bought many famous faces, including Sir Ranulph Fiennes and Marcus Brigstocke. The weekend coincided with the switching on of the Christmas lights by our own local Mac Eager, during an evening of fun and entertainment by the wonderful Hay Community Choir, and the children from Hay School singing traditional carols which bought a smile to all of our faces. It was also the launch of ‘Totally locally’ a scheme to encourage you to shop in our independent shops and businesses.

Powys County Council’s determination to pass the responsibility of our toilets over to the town does not abate. The Council members have been exploring every avenue to keep them open. On the 12th December, a well-attended public meeting was held, where it was evident that local opinion is supportive of maintaining this facility for our town. There have been meetings with senior officials from Powys County Council, a large petition, a demonstration and contact with Brecon Beacon’s National Park tourism department in an effort to gain support. Hay thrives on tourism and it would be ludicrous to not provide this service to our visitors. We hope to be able to report a resolution very soon.

Two new members have been welcomed onto the council, Helen Davies and myself (Dawn Lewis). Good attendance at our meetings continues to clearly demonstrate the public’s enthusiasm in ensuring that Hay strives to be the best that it can be.

On behalf of our Mayor and Town Council members, I close by wishing you all a happy and prosperous new year.

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News from Hay U3A Our next U3A meeting will be on Tuesday 21st

January at The Swan at Hay, Church Street. The

morning session begins at 10.30am continuing

after lunch with a second session beginning at

1.30pm.

Our speaker at our January meeting is Sue

Norrington who among other things organizes

the wonderful Concerts for Craswall now

in their twentieth year. The title of her talk is

The Music Scene since 1945 or how I got

to Concerts For Craswall: A musical journey.

In the afternoon David Fry will carry on the

music theme with help from the Hay U3A’s

Music All group.

Sadly the previously advertised talk on

Debussy on this date has been cancelled, as

Roger Nichols is indisposed.

The entrance fee is £3 for members and £5 for

non-members and pre booked light lunches

are available from the Swan from 12.15. For further information see our web site: www.u3ahay.org.uk or telephone Rodney Mace 01497 820679.

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News from TimbuktuAfter a turbulent 2013, Hay2Timbuktu have had a positive start to 2014. A new online TV channel has been launched to cement the links between Hay and Timbuktu. The channel will show films made by and about the Hay community who have set up various projects that link with their twin town. It will also host features and news pieces produced by national media outlets, creating an educational resource for those interested in the issues facing the people of Timbuktu. Hand-held video cameras have been distributed to artisans and teachers in Timbuktu in the hope that they will record short films of their own which can be shown on the online channel.The channel has been set up by film-maker Tamara Gordon, who runs the popular Hay on TV website. Tamara aimed to recruit community film-makers to produce their own films about Timbuktu and has conducted group and one-to-one training sessions. Tamara hopes that the channel will raise awareness of the link between Hay and Timbuktu and encourage dialogue between the two towns: “I hope that people in both Hay and Timbuktu will be given a voice through film. The channel is a great opportunity to create conversations and learn about life in Mali”.You can view films on the channel at any time at: www.hay2timbuktutv.comThe Two Towns One World project has now come to an end. The funding has kick started a variety of projects including the Timbuktu walking trail; Drovers cycling group; pottery workshops; education work; storytelling with children; the Hay2Timbuktu online TV channel; a twinning celebration event at the Globe; and several music projects incorporating improvisation, Hay community choir, and a fundraising song. We hope these projects will continue in 2014 and provide opportunities for more people to get involved. The start of the year is a great time to think about getting involved with the work that Hay2Timbuktu do. To find out more, visit our website at www.hay2timbuktu.org.uk. We would love to hear from you!

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Christmas may be over but we have 28 prizes up for grabs: Ashbrook Garage, Clyro – a free MOT Bakers’ Table, Talgarth – loaf of artisan bread and a pot of their home-made jam Beacons Nurseries, Treberfedd, Brecon – £10 gift voucher Canine Connections, Abergavenny – one hour dog/puppy training session Castle Inn, Llangorse – £20 gift voucher Clare Williams Photography – a free outdoor photo shoot, family or pets or both. (Photos on a Contact Sheet, together with an Order Form/Price List will be sent in the post afterwards.) Dandelion Wishes, Hay-on-Wye – small floral arrangement

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Miss having a dog in your life?Some people say the best thing about being a grandparent is handing the children back at the end of the day. The canine equivalent for dogs is a company called Barking Mad.

Barking Mad offers a professional, caring service where pets are accommodated in a loving private home environment while their owners are away from home for whatever reason. Pets are suitably matched with a dog-loving host family who continue the owner’s existing routines for exercising and feeding, and whose environment is similar to the pet’s home.

Hosts are very special people. Above all they all dedicated dog lovers. Some hosts are retired people who miss the routine and exercise when they suddenly find themselves without a pet. Alternatively, they may be at home during the day with children or pets of their own, and a visiting dog complements their existing situation perfectly.

Hosting a holidaying hound is rewarding and great fun from the start. For many people becoming a host has quite literally changed their lives. Caring for a dog at home offers a real interest and unconditional love. Dog walking is incredibly sociable, a great way to keep fit – and you will always have some company on a country walk.

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Ingredients

2 tbsp vegetable oil

2 onions, halved through the root and thinly sliced

500g parsnips, peeled and cut into chunks

5 tbsp Madras curry paste

400g can chopped tomatoes

500g/1lb 2oz boneless cooked turkey, cut into chunks

150g pot low-fat natural yogurt

cooked basmati rice, to serve

Method

Heat the oil in a saucepan, add the onions and fry gently for 10 minutes until they are softened and lightly coloured. Add the parsnips and stir well.

To make the curry, stir in the curry paste, then add the tomatoes with a little salt, and stir well. Add 1½ canfuls of water and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes, until the parsnips are just tender.

To finish, stir in the turkey chunks, cover the pan again and simmer for a further 5 minutes until the turkey is heated through. Remove from the heat. (The curry can now be cooled and frozen for up to 2 months.) Lightly swirl in the yogurt and serve with basmati rice.

Turkey CasseroleCook:25 mins

Serves 4

This one pot stew uses up all your roast dinner

leftovers in one go and has a great honey

mustard tang.

Ingredients

2 onions, finely chopped

1 eating apple, cored and chopped

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp dried sage, or 5 sage leaves, chopped

2 tbsp plain flour

300ml vegetable or chicken stock

2 tbsp wholegrain mustard

2 tbsp runny honey

400g-500g leftover turkey, shredded

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Gardeners for JanuaryTips & AdviceFlower Garden• Cut down flowering perennials to ground level• Protect vulnerable plants from frosts• Spread mulch around shrubs and over flower borders to protect emerging bulbs• Cut out diseased branches from trees and shrubsKitchen Garden• Check stored crops, any showing signs of rot must be removed• Sow onion seeds indoors for best results later• Put a black bin/bucket over your rhubarb to force an early crop• Cut canes of autumn fruiting raspberries to ground levelGreenhouse• Check the condition of insulation, block

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• Wash and sterilise old pots and seed trays

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Hay and District Writers’ CircleThe vibrant Hay Writers’ Circle has been running and renewing itself for thirty two years.

In the last year our membership has dropped due both to ill-health and some of our members moving away.

We have just introduced two new competitions. We have run an annual fiction prize for some years but now we are introducing a Poetry Competition in the spring and an exciting new one to be held each summer. The King of Hay has kindly agreed to this being known as the Richard Booth Prize for Non-Fiction. We are honoured our judge will be Rachel Cooke who has just published “In Her Brilliant Career, Ten Extraordinary Women of the 50’s” This has received rave reviews.

We need enthusiastic and reliable new members with a love of the written word. Come and be a guest at one of our meetings and see if you like us. We meet between 2.00 and 4.30 pm at member’s houses.

For times and venues please ring Juliet Foster on 01497 831575 or email on [email protected]

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Feb is new JanSo we’re in January and everyone expects that I’m rushed off my feet and inundated with new clients - well they’d be wrong. After 17 years in this business I can tell you in advance it’ll be better than December but the health industry generally gets our next big influx in February. Now this was a mystery to me too, until a lass in our chemist said one year “you know why that is don’t you – we think we can do it all by ourselves until the end of January then realise we need people like you!”, so simultaneously making me feel like a fool because despite ‘all this experience’ I’d never thought of that!! Does this also resonate with you: You WANT to try and de-tox after all the gluttony of this season, you MIGHT have even had enough of eating all that rich food, you’d like to initiate exercise, and to start off you might make great tracks … BUT eventually the inertia fades and you end up a few pounds heavier than last November, and disheartened to boot. There are multifarious reasons this can happen – the media spinning yarns to create news, creating confusion, the food industry peddling the WRONG foods, magazines promoting different training regimes, friends who MIGHT try to sabotage your efforts

so they feel good about their own lack of willpower. These all create confusion. It’s rarely an individual’s fault and to make them feel it is, will only add to the sense of failure. But it IS worth pointing out that it’s ok to ask for help and this is where a health or fitness professional comes into their own (and there are plenty of us locally now). It’s ok because we’d never judge you; we’re in this Industry because we naturally care for your successful outcomes. We have no products to sell in the supermarkets which might make us bias in our nutritional advice. It’s good to ask as we have the training to ensure you’ll get the best programmes and the equipment to help this happen. Lastly – we give you the motivation to get you fit and Healthy and, best of all, the education; so that, if you ever wanted to – you can fly the nest and know what to do by yourself (that, for me is the ultimate in Personal Training). So join a class, or employ a Personal trainer, or enrol on our nutritional programmes, IF you feel yourself faltering. Because ultimately - it’s tough on your own! Article supplied by Cat Lawford, Personal Trainer. Weight Loss Expert. Hypopresive Practitioner. Fitness Instructor of the year 2006 (Wales).

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Get to really know..........Name? Lynn TrowbridgePlace of Birth? Machen, MonmouthshireWhere do you live now? Hay on WyeMarital status? SingleOccupation? RetiredChildren? NonePets? NoneFavourite childhood TV programme? T.V. wasn’t invented when I was a childAre you a collector of anything? FriendsIf you could be any animal, what would you be and why? A race horse so I could be pampered and cared for and ridden by the top jockeysIf you could have any superpower, what would it be? To flyWhat is usually your first thought when you wake up? Oh good – I’ve still got a pulseWhat do you usually think about right before falling asleep? How thankful I am to have reached 90 and still have all my marbles and able to lead an active lifeDo you believe in ghosts? Not sureMost exciting thing you’ve won? A car when I was judged the top branch manager in the countryTwo lessons life has taught you? To be forgiving and never to hold a grudgeWhat makes you grumpy? When I can’t find thingsYou are given one million pounds, what do you spend it on? Friends and relationsDo you believe in the afterlife? I’d like toBest present ever received? The gift of lifeList one thing you wish you could change about yourself: My ageIf you could visit anywhere in the world where would you go? Niagra FallsList five goals on your life’s to do list: Finish writing my memoirs. Try to get them published. Sing Handel’s Messiah once more. Learn more computer skills. Bake a cake.

Name one regret you have: None

Name one thing you love about being an adult: Being able to appreciate the wonder of life

What’s your favourite thing to do on a Sunday afternoon? Go to a nice pub or restaurant for Sunday lunch then put my feet up and watch T.V. without feeling guilty

Do you have any hidden talents? I have talents but don’t hide them

What would be your dream job? Ruling the world

What have you done today to make you feel proud? Finished another chapter of my memoirs

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Artists Names? Christian Pattemore

Type of Artist? Singer/Songwriter/Musician

Range of Products? I recorded my first album “Three sides blind” last year, with a fantastic launch party at The Globe in Hay. I play gigs in and around Powys/Herefordshire but at the moment I seem to be playing more frequently in Cardiff and Bristol. Check out my website www.christianpattemore.com and Facebook www.facebook.com/chrispattemoremusic for music and videos

Where can your products be purchased? My album can be bought physically from my website www.christianpattemore.com or it can be downloaded from iTunes. Haydn at “Jukejoint”,The Backfold, Hay on Wye, has been a staunch supporter of my music ever since I moved up here from Somerset - he also holds a stock of my CD’s.

Price range? £10 for a CD or £7.99 for a download from iTunes

How long have you been an artist? All my life!! It was however, the death of my mother in 1994 that catapulted me into taking the leap of faith from part time banker/wannabe to full focus life path of music.

Where did you train or gain experience? I started playing the piano aged 7 then discovered bass guitar in Secondary school followed shortly after by teaching myself Acoustic guitar. Joined my first band aged 12 and by my late teens was fronting (bass and vocals) my own band all over the South West. Midge Ure spotted us in Bath and signed us as his backing band for a UK and International tour. Since then, when not writing and performing my own stuff, I’ve been a session musician working in a variety of studios in Wales and the South West

What has been your proudest moment? Holding

the first copy of “Three sides blind” and then performing it at The Green Man Festival 2013

What would you class as ‘your masterpiece’? I strive for excellence with every song that I write but, am such a perfectionist, I will often reject two-thirds of what I create just because It doesn’t reach my own expectations. My masterpiece? Am really proud of ALL of the tracks on “Three sides blind” but who knows what will come next?!

Have you any future plans for your work? My aim is to play as many gigs as I can get and promote my album to as wide an audience as possible. Am still gigging with session musician/mandolin guru Phil Andrews who has worked and toured with the likes of Robert Plant and Jimmy Page from Led Zeppelin. I am also working on my next album

What advice would you give a local artist? The music industry is going through it’s lowest possible ebb at present but have faith in yourself and always be prepared to learn from others as well as from the inevitable knock backs. In the meantime develop a thick skin and get yourself a girlfriend with a well-paid, steady job!!! Believe in yourself and never lose hope!

What other local artists do you admire? Alex Valentine and Alan McGee. I wish I had got to know the late Mally Powell better than I did. He was immense in all ways; a true force of nature…

Artist statement: It isn’t easy being a musician but it is my passion. My music comes from the soul and, if by getting it out there I can give joy to even a few, I’ll be happy.

Local Talent: Christian Pattemore

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As Wye Local comes out we will be finishing off the old year and starting a new one. I hope that 2013 has been good to you all and that 2014 will be better.

We started this year gone having had snow and ice in November and December and what could have been a hard winter ahead. Thinking back I don’t recall any serious problems from the weather while driving round the countryside in the early hours of the morning. Although it’s nice to have a warm spell early on in the year it will frequently cause problems for the fruit which then blossoms early and doesn’t get pollinated. 2013 was the opposite and we have had a glut of tree fruit. The other big problem last year was the potato crop which suffered from excessive rain and which drove prices sky high - almost £20 a bag at one time, and that was in the wholesale market! Fortunately that is not a problem this year and prices are back to normal. It is noticeable that some root crops - particularly beetroot and turnips - have grown very large.

While I was in Bristol this morning I was told that there will be blood oranges before Christmas and that this year they will be sending some smaller fruit as well as the usual size. These are ideal for juicing. Also while I was there I saw a small sack of Guernsey New Potatoes. They look like Jersey Royals but, of course, are about 5 months sooner. They are sure to be expensive and I haven’t had a chance to try them yet but it shows that growers are everywhere trying new ideas to lengthen the seasons of each product. Although late in the season there were still some Muscat de Hambourg grapes - quite delicious but under rated because they have seeds in them. Quinces which from both the continent and Britain are well over have re-appeared being imported from Turkey. They are a nice big fruit with few marks or blemishes and an excellent scent - not too expensive either.

With January on us so cometh the Seville oranges and thus the marmalade making. Please don’t leave it too long as last year some customers put off the marmalade making and went without. If you want

to make it later get the oranges in and freeze them; this works very well and some people say it makes the job easier. As far as preserving goes there isn’t much else in January.

At the moment prices are very volatile so please keep your eyes open and be willing to change your menu plans at short notice. If it is imperative that you have a particular vegetable please order as most greengrocers will be keeping very limited stocks until the prices drop back again.

A Happy New Year to you all.

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Busy Bees has recently celebrated our 10 years anniversary, what a fantastic achievement to be open for so long and how things have changed. We have gone from strength to strength and are now busier than ever. We held an open day for parents of past, present and future to come and look around the nursery’s environment having the chance to speak to staff, look through old photo albums and group photos, indulge in a cream tea, have your face painted and have a go on our stalls – jam jar tombola and Chinese auction. We also held an evening event at Hay Castle which included a promise auction with food and a band which raised a fantastic £1827.50p we thank all those who came to celebrate these and helped us to raise funds to continue to improve our nursery environment and provide further new opportunities for the children.

Christmas is always a busy time of the year for everyone. This year we will of course be making lots of Christmassy things with the children getting covered in glitter and paint no doubt. The children will be performing their Christmas play of ‘This is our gift’. We love a party and this year is no different, we are having soft play set up with games, party food and of course a ‘special’ visitor. We’d like to wish all our families Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

In the New Year we hope to continue providing good quality childcare enabling the children to learn and develop within a trusted environment being involved in fun activities to help them reach their full potential.

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Poem CornerAutumn Fayre

Where do Cornflakes come from?

The answer’s plain to see

Our Silver Birch has golden leaves,

so dry and crinkley

The wind has blown them on the floor

Which leaves its branches bare

Its paper bark is white like milk

It sounds like breakfast fayre!

So now my grass is covered

I’ll rake them in a heap

Oh, that’s a cereal you say

I’ll write some more next week!

Written by Susan Warne

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After a couple of years of shabby, industrial or retro chic, 2014 is going to take it to the next stage and become truly TRUE RECLAIMED vintage with a highlight on BESPOKE HANDCRAFTED FURNITURE.

Earthy tones are now crying out for a cheerful PASTELS (yellows, greens) vibe that BOLDLY contrasts with opposite colours (blues, pinks, reds)to lift the spirits and add energy.

The trend for motifs of birds, bees and butterflies will still be going strong with woodland creatures like FOXES AND OWLS introduced, and other yesteryear FLORAL KITSCH will come to your attention, like granny’s curtain fabric and knitted tea cosies. If you like, go for crafty and mix in a bit of ETHNIC (Spanish, North American and Morroccan) as these designs will be emerging as a huge trend. Or even BOLD GEOMETRICs and strong vertical or horizontal LINEAR shapes will work too.

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Too soon from now When you jig

How you dance

My heart skips with you

When you fallTears roll down

Pain tears at my heart

For the first timeTie a shoe, use the loo

Creating such a hullaballoo

You win a gameOr write your name

Your excitement always mine

DisappointmentsFutile, overblown

Downtrodden is my soul

Too soon from nowAll this will go

And I will scarcely know

Written by Damian Murphy



Baskerville Hall Acoustic WednesdayEvery Wednesday evening live music emanates from Baskerville Hall.Unusual for these days this music is all entirely acoustic – no humming guitar leads, no lugging amplifiers, no squeaking microphones.

The benefits:1. It is quick and easy to switch between lead performers and everyone is at the same volume level, so joining-in is easy.

2. The music is almost continuous – no “testing, testing, one, two” – trying to balance overloud guitar with overloud vocal - which seems to take forever, often killing any atmosphere.

3. It is more collaborative and friendly – trying new tunes, playing with people and not at them.

4. You can interact with the audience because they too can join-in, and not be drowned out.

This is not to say that Open Mic’s do not have their place, and there are many locally that do a fine job, it’s just that at Baskerville Hall every Wednesday, we prefer to be a little more relaxed.

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Winter Road Cycling In spring last year, my neighbour Lucy and I decided to do a weekly bike ride. We picked Tuesday evenings because it was the only night we were both free. Lucy has 4 young children that keep her very busy during the day and she was in dire need of some ‘me time’ and sensible adult conversation. We agreed sensible conversation would be difficult but thought we would try the cycling regardless.

It was a great time to start, with the evenings lengthening and warming. We rode locally for about 12 miles, pausing at a friendly pub to sample the real ales. We have built up our fitness and now find 20 miles an easy evening stint. Inevitably the nights have drawn in and winter has arrived but we still enjoy cycling, spurred on and enthused by each other.

Road cycling can be a risky business at the best of times. We are both acutely aware of the extra dangers of winter cycling but we don’t want to loose our fitness or miss out on our evenings together.

To make sure we are visible in the dark, we have bought really powerful sets of front and backlights and ultra bright fluorescent clothing. Even with these precautions we realize there will be times when road cycling would be foolhardy. We will avoid riding out if it’s raining hard or likely to freeze and will definitely not go if its snowing. When possible we are choosing to cycle during the day and this will become easier, as Lucy’s children start primary school. But we still hope to go out when it’s dark because it’s great fun, even though it’s a bit colder and wetter.

We have tried to keep ourselves safe but although the majority of drivers are really mindful, occasionally we have to cope with inconsiderate and dangerous driving.

Some drivers fail to slow down when they pass, many don’t give us enough room to move as they speed by. Although we may look stable, we often have to swerve to avoid potholes and roadside debris. That’s why some cyclists ride side by side (instead of single file), to ensure motorist have to

slow down and move out sufficiently to overtake safely.

It’s as if some drivers are really cross with cyclists and occasionally we even have a burning cigarette end thrown. Why this reaction? As a rule we don’t ride on pavements, nor weave in and out of traffic and definitively never jump traffic lights. We pay Road Tax but choose to leave our cars at home whilst out on our bikes.

So please keep a careful look out for cyclists during these cold, dark, winter evenings and hopefully we will all stay safe.

Boughrood Cycling Club welcomes new riders. Enthusiasm is more important than ability. Regular summer rides from Boughrood bus stop at 6.15pm and during winter (as regularly as possible), leaving 6pm (Fluorescent clothing and good lights are essential). For more information email: [email protected]

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Support Your Local Sports Centre!What with the recent furore, in the press, about closing public conveniences and closures of local swimming pools (Hay and Brecon) the pendulum now appears to swing to Sports and Leisure services.

Local Three Cocks Sports Centre is one such facility destined for changes. If you have never heard of it, that’s because Council Run Services don’t always appear to use business methodology when it comes to publicity and promotion. The “Gwernyfed Sports Centre” is based up at Gwernyfed High School and you could be forgiven for not knowing it was there. There are no bright signs pointing the way to it (Up the school drive and turn right at the school entrance and carry on up some steps). In fairness, there is a tired small black and white sign to the left of the road entrance, below the colourful Gwernyfed sign. Look out for it next time you’re passing.

Publicity of similar local business services fully utilise the web; paid adverts in papers, special offers and contributions to local magazines on a consistent and regular basis, to great effect I am told. So, is this why the Gwernyfed Sports Centre loses money and is not run to its full potential ? What can be done to change the fortunes of such a valuable service to the local community?

Some of it is, I was informed, due to lack of money, i.e. only 20 publicity A4 fliers could be afforded, to be distributed, showing what was available. (Gym facilities, Table Tennis, 5-a-side Football, Fencing, Netball, Judo, Badminton, Volleyball, Spinning, Kettlecise, Walk to run,Women’s running and circuits as well as a venue for children’s parties). There is such an array of activities that need to be used more, in order to make it self sustainable as well as ensure these wonderful services are kept local – and of course help us to get fitter!

As a user representative, I have heard that the

council is to discharge it’s responsibility and is looking for someone else to manage the Sports Centre, or possibly develop a not for profit organisation. As a result, I would ask you to check out the Gwernyfed Sports Centre and see what it has to offer ; or I fear it could ultimately be a case of “use it - or lose it”.

The staff are friendly and helpful and the facilities and activities are suitable for a wide range of ages and abilities.

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Happy New Year fromHay Theatre CompanyREFLECTIONS Should Auld Acquaintance be forgot?How many of us sang Auld Lang Syne as the clock ticked over into a New Year and… should old acquaintance be forgot and never brought to mind?

The word “Reflection” has been used a great deal in the media recently regarding the death of Nelson Mandela, who lived for 95 years standing by his beliefs and consequently freeing a country from the grip of apartheid. We reflect on his remarkable life, the 27 years in prison, the day of his release and the continuation of his work as President of South Africa. We reflect on his courage, strength, wisdom and his capacity for forgiveness. What an extraordinary story for us to learn from.

So what do us lesser mortals have to teach people? As we grow older we become aware of how fast things change, but we might not be quite so aware that we hold the stories of how and why those changes took place. We collectively lived through those changes, whether it was the stand made against Hitler in WW2, the creation of the NHS, the first tractor, first light bulb or the first TV. There are many acquaintances met along the way, some great characters and some not so great.

Hay Theatre Company believe every person has a story to tell and what you may feel to be ordinary, younger people will find extraordinary, historical and of great educational value. Our project “Reflections” funded by Arts Council Wales, National Heritage and Elmely Foundation begins again on January 10th every Friday

afternoon at The Globe in Hay 1-30pm to 3-30pm. We need people aged 70+ to tell us about their lives in order to write a new play to be performed in October, by an intergenerational cast from Hay Theatre. We have already held 6 reminiscence sessions, and met some wonderful people. We have visited Brecon Day Hospital, Hay Day Dementia Cafe, and look forward to visiting Cartref Residential-Home, Llanigon and Hay Luncheon Clubs this month. Whoever you are and whatever your life experiences, Hay Theatre Company Need YOU!!! So please come along, have a chat and share some stories over a cuppa. Join us any Friday you like downstairs at

The Globe in Hay 1-30pm to 3-30pm, it’s easy access with tea and delicious cakes available. So should old acquaintance be forgot? We think not.

Call Janine on 07733 055430 for details or to arrange transport.



What’s on:during the week

MONDAYJolly 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.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 Bowling Club, 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

What’s on:during the week

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 or email [email protected] YFC Meeting: 7 - 9.30pm at Llanigon Village Hall. Contact Philip Price 01497 847342.Christianity Explored Course: 7pm. Felindre Village Hall. Arranged by Penyrheol Baptist Chapel, this course which is free of charge will be led by Rev’d Anne Roberts and will run for 9 weekly sessions on Mondays as from 16th September. Contact Secretary Janet Matthews 01874 711061.Short Mat Bowls: 7.30 - 9.30pm at Clyro Village Hall. All ages and levels of expertise welcome! Contact Liz Griffiths 01497 820570Bell Ringing Practice: 7.30pm at St.Peter’s Church, Glasbury. New ringers are always most welcome.TUESDAYLlyswen 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 or £40 for 10. Contact Emma Phillpotts on 01497 831704 or email [email protected] 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.Spanish Class with Mely: 10am - 12 noon. Hay. Beginners only. Get ready for fun and hardwork. Contact 01497 820991 or 07837160505Art Class (any medium) : 10.30am - 12.30pm at the Dolls House Fun, Hay. Contact Mrs Abel 01497 821913Shakespeare Play Readings: (Alternate Tuesdays) 2 - 5pm. Glasbury Village Hall. With the Willow Globe Theatre Company. Contact 01597 811487Boughrood 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 or [email protected]. 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 8229951st Hay-On-Wye Scout Group – Beavers: 6 – 7pm. Masonic Hall, Brecon Road, Hay. Contact Ellie 01497 821650 or 07772661480Talgarth 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.Gwernyfed Hockey Club - Training: 7 – 8pm Brecon Leisure Centre’s Astro. All abilities welcome. Contact Nicola Drew 07812691345.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 658713Death Café: (first Tuesday of the month) 7.30pm at Glasbury Village Hall. Contact Angela Evans 01497 847440.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.

What’s on:during the week What’s on:during the weekRoyal 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. WEDNESDAYWhitney 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.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.Dynamic Stretching: 6 - 6.45pm. Gym & Tonic Health Club. Get warm in winter with these heated moves: a slow, fast, slow, method invented entirely by Cat for the ULTIMATE in stretching! We still keep the lights low and galaxy ceiling ON for a very special experience indeed. We adore this class. £6. Contact 01497 822995.Womens Walk to Run: 6pm.Hay and Gwernyfed Sports Centre. Introduction to running, with the aim of running 5K by the end of the course. £3per session or £20 for all 8 sessions. Contact Jo Lord 01497 847740 or 07831609889. 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 Hall-Open 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 Wednesdayof 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 HighSchool) -18yrs looking for a new exciting, fun and challenging activity. Headquarters Contacts: 01874 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 or email [email protected] & Powys Army Cadet Force: 7 - 9pm at The Cadet Centre, Gypsy Castle, Hay-on-Wye. Please see details on previous listing.Spinning: 7.30pm at Gwernyfed Sports Centre. Call to book. Contact 01497 847740.Adult Drama Club: 7.30 - 9.30pm. The Globe at Hay. £6 per session, no booking necessary. Contact 07733055430. 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.Hay WI: (second Wednesday of the month) 7.30pm at Masonic Hall, Hay. Contact Ellie Spencer 01497 821650 for more details. THURSDAYJolly 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.“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 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.Kettlercise: 5.45pm at Gwernyfed Sports Centre.Call to book. Contact 01497 847740.Raven Drama: 5.30 – 7pm (Term time only). Llangorse Village Hall. Age 7 -14yrs. Contact Lynn Clausen 07949 329561.Bowling: Arrive any time between 6 and 8.30pm at Brecon Road Hay. All welcome.Freestyle Fitness Yoga: 6 - 6.45pmat the Gym & Tonic Health Club Contemporary and sociable - the’ East has been taken out’, leaving us tosimply explore the poses. £6. 01497 822995. Contact 07747465994. Stitch ‘n’ Bitch: (first Thursday of the month) 6 - 8pm atThe Swan Hotel, Hay.Table Tennis: 6.30 - 8.30pm atGlasbury 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.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 LibraryHay-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. FRIDAYBeginner 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. Yoga and Meditation with Georgie: 10 – 11.30am. Richard Booth’s Bookshop Yoga Studio, Brooke St, Hay. Be happy, strong, calm & full of energy. All welcome! Contact [email protected] / 07807 550653. Athletic Pilates using weights: 10.30 - 11.15am at the Gym & Tonic Health Club. Suitable for the more experienced or conditioned participants. £6. Contact 01497 822995.Brecon & District Credit UnionCollection Point: 11am – 1pm. Talgarth Library. Support your communitybank with a savings account or a low interest loan. ContactJan 01874 711665.

What’s on:during the month / next monthWhat’s on:during the week / monthHay 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 schoolage): 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:[email protected]. Aerobics Master class with Cat: (last Friday of the month) 6pm at Gym & Tonic Health Club. Different theme each time. Booking essential on 01497 822995.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. SATURDAYCharity 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.Hay Senior Youth Theatre:1 - 3pm. The Globe in Hay. 12-16years. Fun & Laughs. Professional performance skill training. Contact Janine Sharp 07733055430. SUNDAYTalgarth 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 MONTHUntil January 2014The Hay Makers Christmas Exhibition: The Hay Makers Gallery, St. John’s Place, Hay. Contact 01497 820556. Tuesday 31st DecemberNew Year’s Eve Quiz and Music with AbFab Fancy Dress Theme: The Harp Inn, Glasbury. Contact 01497 847373. Thursday 2nd JanuaryFlicks in the Sticks presents – “Love is All You Need” (Cert 15): 7.30pm. Brilley Village Hall. A warm, funny and heartfelt romance. Starring Pierce Brosnan

and Trine Dyrholm as two bruised souls whose fates intertwine as they embark for Italy to attend a family wedding. Cabaret Seating. Bring your own refreshments. Tickets £3.50, Children £2.50. Contact 01544 327227.Saturday 4th JanuaryFolk and Irish Music Session: 8pm. The Harp Inn, Glasbury. Contact 01497 847373.Friday 10th JanuaryFriday Live – Get Quizzical Pub Quiz: 8pm. The Globe at Hay. Entry £2. Contact 01497 821762. See advert on page 36.Saturday 11th JanuaryBrecknock Farmers Market: 9.30am – 2pm. Brecon Market Hall. Contact 07805 375636. See advert on page 31.Shenanigans: 8pm. The Globe at Hay. Contact 01497 821762. See advert on page 36.Tuesday 14th January Brecknock Society and Museum Friends - Lecture: 3pm. Brecon Guildhall. Walter Wilkins (1741 – 1828) with Ken Jones. Free admission. Contact [email protected] 17th JanuaryFriday Live – The Company of Fools: 8pm. The Globe at Hay. Donation entry. Contact 01497 821762. See advert on page 36. Saturday 18th JanuaryGlasbury Arts - Annual Art Lecture: 10.30am – 2pm. Glasbury Village Hall. “Ceramics and Me” - Lowri Davies. Leading Welsh Ceramicist, Lowri Davies, will provide an insight into the creation of her stunning work. Coffee and lunch are included in ticket price: £17 full price, £14 concessions (unwaged, students, over-60s) 10% Member’s discount applies to both prices. Booking essential. Contact 01497 847426. See articles on page 6 and 13.Flix in the Stix (Talgarth) presents:

‘Gravity’: 7.30 for 8pm. Pre film pizzas available at The Bakers’ Table from 5pm. Entrance to film £4, pizza and film £10. Early booking essential. Contact The Baker’s Table 01874 711125. See advert on page 5.Shenanigans – Wub Wub Wub 8pm. The Globe at Hay. Entry from £3. Contact 01497 821762. See advert on page 36.Sunday 19th JanuaryGlasbury Arts – Young People’s Writing Course and Competition with Jenny Valentine: 10.30am – Noon. Glasbury Village Hall. The first of a course of three workshops for children aged from 7 to 12. Ticket prices - £21 for three workshops. 10% Member’s discount also applies. Booking essential. Contact 01497 847426. See articles on page 6 and 13.Tuesday 21st JanuaryU3A Hay – The Swan at Hay: 10.30am – Morning session: “The Music Scene since 1945 or how I got to Concerts for Craswall: A musical journey” – Talk by Sue Norrington. 1.30pm – Afternoon session: David Fry will carry on the music theme with help from the Hay U3A’s Music All group. 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 26.Wednesday 22nd JanuaryGlasbury Get-Together Club – AGM: New members welcome. We hope to have some entertainment. Please check local notice boards for further information. Tea and raffle. Contact Gloria 01497 847726, Geraldine 01497 847697 or Bob 01497 842900.Thursday 23rd JanuaryQuiz Night: Baskerville Arms Hotel, Clyro Village, HR3 5RZ. Contact 01497 820670. See advert on page 55.

Saturday 25th JanuaryGlasbury Arts presents – Shakespeare’s Classic Comedy “All’s Well that Ends Well”: 7pm. Glasbury Village Hall. Presented by Willow Globe Company. Tickets £9 full price, £7 concessions. Workshop: 2pm to 4pm - Workshop: £20, full price, £12.50 concessions (unwaged, students, over-60s) Combined workshop/performance tickets: £28 full price, £18 concessions 10% member’s discount applies to all prices. Booking essential. Contact 01497 847426. See articles on page 6 and 13.Winter Warmer: 7pm. Brilley Village Hall. Entertainment by “Breeze and Wilson” - Acoustic folk/Americana/roots music plus a delicious 2 course meal. Licensed Bar. Tickets £10. In aid of Stage Light Appeal for Brilley Village Hall. Advanced booking essential. Contact 01544 327227.Ceilidh with the “Gower All Stars”: 7.30 – 11pm. The Parish Hall, Hay. Entrance £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 [email protected] or 01497 847676.Shenanigans – Funky Dung: 8pm. The Globe at Hay. Free entry before 10pm. Contact 01497 821762. See advert on page 36.Wednesday 29th JanuaryWinforton Community Association AGM: 7pm. The Sun Inn, Winforton. We are keen to encourage more people to join the Association and work as part of the voluntary team in running events for the village. This will include an evening of live professional music featuring the wonderful jazz singer Juliet Kelly in May 2014, presented

as part of the Arts Alive rural touring programme. We are also keen to organise other activities that new members might suggest, including summer events. The AGM will be an informal social event consisting of a short meeting followed by an opportunity to chat with existing WCA members and enjoy some light refreshments. All are welcome and we look forward to welcoming new members to the Association.Friday 31st JanuaryClosing Date for Entries for The January Big Prize Giveaway: Wye Local and Local Beacon. Contact 01544 327716. See article on pages 32 and 33.Friday Live – Get Quizzical Pub Quiz: 8pm. The Globe at Hay. Entry £2. Contact 01497 821762. See advert on page 36.Sunday 2nd FebruaryTalgarth Country Market – Talgarth and District Regeneration Group: 10am – 1pm. Town Hall, Talgarth. Contact Nicola Willis 01874 713166. See advert on page 5.Thursday 6th FebruaryFlicks in the Sticks presents – “Summer in February” (Cert 15): 7.30pm. Brilley Village Hall. A true - and deeply moving - love story played out against the timeless beauty of the Cornish coast, in the approaching shadow of The Great War. Cabaret seating. Bring your own refreshments. Tickets £3.50, Children £2.50. Contact 01544 327227.Sunday 16th FebruaryGlasbury Arts – Young People’s Writing Course and Competition with Jenny Valentine: 10.30am – Noon. Glasbury Village Hall. The second of a course of three workshops for children aged from 7 to 12. Ticket prices - £21 for three workshops. 10% Member’s discount also applies. Booking essential. Contact 01497 847426. See articles on page 6 and 13.



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FOR SALEIFOR WILLIAMS TRAILeR 12FT x 6.5FT. Complete with sides and ramps etc in very good condition. £1500 + VAT. 01874 636350.

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LOSt & FOUNDMISSING SeNeGAL PARROT ‘Phoenix’. She went missing early morning 29th November from the Hay area. She has a green body, grey head and a yellow belly. Very friendly. Please check barns, sheds, bird feeding stations for any signs of her. If you have any information please contact 01497 822938 or Hay Vets. Thank you.

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