UK Brecon Beacons - Welcome To Mid Wales and The Brecon Beacons

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Summer 2013
W E L C O M E T O EE
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2 Welcome to Mid Wales & The Brecon Beacons
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Welcome to Mid Wales & The Brecon Beacons 3
L C O M ET INSIDE…
E O Places to shop
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...... pages 2, 4,
IN the last edition of 12, 20, 21, 25, 26, 27, 29 & 33
Welcome to Mid Wales it was
suggested that, during your visit to this
beautiful corner of the world, you ‘take some time Places to Stay ....... pages 3, 10,
to look at the stars’. We bragged: “We don’t get so much 11, 16, 23, 24, 27, 32, 33, 35 & 36
of that street light pollution here in Mid Wales, so you might
get to see some stars you never knew existed.” Things to Do
Well, guess what? The Brecon Beacons National Park has just been ................. pages 6, 7, 10, 18, 19, 29 & 30
awarded International Dark Sky Reserve status - only the fifth location in
the world to be granted this prestigious accolade.
Now alongside destinations in Canada, New Zealand, Namibia and Exmoor Places to Visit
National Park, it’s a prime site for star-gazing. ....................................... pages 7, 15 & 28
Your astro tourism holiday starts right here.
But before you swing that telescope and camera tripod over your shoulder, take Talgarth ..................... pages 8 & 9
some time to make a cup of coffee, dunk a jaffa cake and read all about our
wonderful live link to paradise in this new edition of Welcome to Mid Wales.
We’ve got the lowdown on all the best places to visit and the most
Hay-on-Wye ..............page 12
spectacular things to see and do.
Take a barge down the Monmouth and Brecon Canal. Go canoeing in Explore the National
the Black Mountains. Yomp along Offa’s Dyke. Hire a bike. Listen
to a Klezmer band in a beer garden. Ride a locomotive. Ride a Park ......................................page 13
horse. Ride a quad bike. Play a round of golf. Climb up a
hill and walk down a mountain. Musical Brecon
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Clean air, great roads, big mountains, .....................................pages 14, 15 & 26
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brilliant shops - enjoy Mid Wales and
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tell all your friends!
Take the bus ...............page 17
Event listings ... pages 6, 24, 25,

26, 27, 28, 29 & 30
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Brecon Shop local Llangorse Lake

Bethel Square is a modern shopping The Brecon Beacons National
Brecon is a popular holiday destination with a great view of
the Beacons, including the highest peak in Southern Britain centre in the middle of Brecon. It Park not only has the highest
– Pen y Fan. opens out onto a large car park and natural lake in South Wales in
is at ground level with easy access for Llyn y Fan Fawr but also the
The town offers a cathedral, 400 seat theatre, cinema and castle everyone.
ruins as well as the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal. Brecon second largest in the whole
has something for everyone. August sees the internationally The 1852 Bethel Chapel was converted principality.
popular Brecon Jazz Festival held in the town centre and in into a Boots the Chemists store in the This is Llangorse Lake or Lake
October the Brecon Baroque Festival. Both are testament to the late 1990s and other popular shops in the Syfaddan. It has a circumference
town’s music tradition. Now in its third year, Brecon Arts Festival square include Owen Sports, Beacons of five miles and a total area of
will also be held in October 2012. Brecon is a great base to Crafts, Birthdays & Balloons greetings 327 acres 153 hectares and is
explore the Brecon Beacons National Park with walking routes, card shop, Greggs, leading health retailer one mile long .
cycle hire and pony trekking all available in or near the town. For Holland & Barrett, WH Smiths, Dorothy
It is relatively low lying at 154 m
more information visit www.visitbrecon.com. Perkins, Edinburgh Woollen Mill, First
above sea level and fringed with
Optic opticians, Sirius, outdoor specialist
10.2 hectares of extensive reed
Mountain Warehouse, Giglio’s Cafe,
beds, with species rich grassland
communication experts Go-Mobile,
and woodland dominated by
Oxfam and Bethel Electrics.
Alder and Willow. Only Bala
See our main advert on page 2 Lake in North Wales is larger.
Rhayader
Llangorse Lake was designated
as early as 1954 as a Grade One
Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Rhayader lies in the very heart of Wales,

situated some 700ft above sea level in
the beautiful Upper Wye Valley, it is
sheltered by the Cambrian Mountains
and cupped by hills rising to over 1500
fteet. Rhayader is the first town on the
River Wye, lying just 20 miles from its
source.
Water has always played an important
role in the town, and today it is known
for the spectacular beauty of the flooded
Visit: Elan Valley, where Victorian engineers
created a series of magnificent dams and
www.breconbeacons.org reservoirs as a water supply for the City of
Birmingham some 70 miles away.
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Beacon Park Day Boats WHAT’S ON…

Fri 12–Sun 14 Apr
HAY BIKE FEST
Booking essential
Beacon Park Day Boats are a family run canal boats, a truly memorable canal http://haycycling.org
canal boat holiday hire business, located holiday, and an outstanding level of
on the Monmouthshire and Brecon service. Their aim is that you leave us Sat 13–Sun 14 Apr
Canal, set within the Brecon Beacons feeling relaxed and rejuvenated. THE THIRD WILD GARLIC FESTIVAL
National Park. This is arguably the most www.communityforestfarm.co.uk
Flexible start days and duration enable you
beautiful and scenic canal of all. to plan the canal boat holiday you dreamt Sat 27 Apr 10:30–13:30
They provide a selection of prestigious of. GARN GOCH HILLFORTS –
ARCHAEOLOGY WALK
11 of Beacon Park Day Boats’ 13 canal 2 Miles
boat holiday hire fleet have achieved Booking essential on 01874 623366
the highest award of five stars from www.breconbeacons.org
�� Visit Britain assuring you of exceptional
standards and cleanliness.
Busy doing nothing Thu 2–Mon 6 May
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CRICKHOWELL MUSIC FESTIVAL
Llangorse Centre
– PASSOVER
www.crickhowellchoralsociety.org
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SAFETY ON THE HILLS
Adventures for all the Family at challenge course, or zip through the air Bronze NNAS Navigation course
Llangorse: Llangorse Multi Activity from platform to platform on Sky Trek. Booking essential on 01874 623366
Centre is home to the largest indoor Horse riding in the Brecon Beacons: There Sat 4–Mon 6 May
climbing, riding and multi activity centre are lots of things to do at their riding TALGARTH WALKING FESTIVAL
in Wales - just six miles from Brecon. centre, too. From four-years-old you can Booking essential
The centre caters for individuals and have your first taste of horse riding with an www.visittalgarth.co.uk
families, whether experienced or novice, instructor-led pony ride. Sat 4 May 06:00–09:00
young or old. For older children and adults, there are MORNING CHORUS WALK
Multi-Activities, with a difference: From one hour and half day treks for beginners, Booking essential on 01495 742333
six years old you can take part in their rides with some cantering for intermediate www.visitblaenavon.co.uk
popular half day indoor activity session riders and faster hacks for the more Sat 11–Sun 12 May
�� which gives a taste of rock climbing, experienced. RURAL CRAFTS FESTIVAL
�� bouldering, rope bridges, a zip line, caving The centre is open every day until 10pm www.thebigskill.com
�� and abseiling. (5pm on Sundays), so even big kids can Sun 12 May 09:30–12:30
Or why not go outdoors and tackle the go after work. Pre-booking is essential BIRD WALK AT CRAIG CERRIG-
�� many obstacles of their brand new tree- to avoid disappointment. To start your GLEISIAD
�� top junior challenge course? adventure, visit www.activityuk.com or www.brecknockwildlifetrust.org.uk
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tackle the the larger outdoor multi-level
speak with one of their friendly staff on
0333 600 20 20. Continued on page 24
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Talgarth Walking
Festival
The inaugural Talgarth Walking
Festival is to be held in the
foothills of the Black Mountains
this May.
After joining the Walkers are
Welcome towns network in August
2012, Talgarth is fast becoming a
top destination for walkers in the
Brecon Beacons National Park.
With the town situated between the
Wye and Usk valleys, walkers have talk entitled ‘In and around the Plough’
the opportunity to explore the beautiful which is taking place on the evening of
local landscape boasting mountains, Saturday, May 4.
waterfalls, burial mounds and castles, and Nearly everyone must have heard the late
keep an eye out for rare wildlife such as Sir Patrick Moore speak on television at
red kites and otters. some time or other. You may have heard
Spectacular high and low level walks can him say that such-and-such star is ‘located
be taken in the area, from an easy one 250 light years from Earth’ or that it is ‘ten
mile stroll around the times more
town to moderate/ massive
hard walks of eight than our
miles through the Sun’.
Welsh Marches. Did you
Those who find ever wonder
themselves struggling how such
and trudging along things could
will be able to hire possibly be
an ‘Eco-Car’ to take measured?
the strain off tired Did you
legs, while empty know that
stomachs can be stars come
filled and aching in many
bodies soothed with different
wood fired pizza and sizes? Or
locally brewed beer at Talgarth Mill. that just like ourselves they are born,
The festival also offers the chance to take live through maturity into old age and
part in the ‘Witches Pool Challenge’, a eventually die?
competitive eight mile walk and quiz This talk covers these and other questions
that will test walkers’ wits as well as their and is illustrated by taking a tour around
boots. The walk is based around the Pwll- the neighbourhood of one of the best
y-Wrach Falls which, according to local known constellations, Ursa Major, the
legend, were once used to judge local Great Bear which contains the familiar
women suspected of practising witchcraft. Plough.
If walkers are lucky enough to escape After the talk an observing session of the
without being branded a witch, there Plough will take place at Black Mountains
are several hotels, pubs offering Gliding Club, Talgarth Airfield.
accommodation as well as smaller bed Don’t forget that Talgarth, as part of the
and breakfast establishments to rest tired Eco Travel network, is home to a Twizzy‚
legs in the an electric car which is
town. available for hire from
In celebration the Old Radnor Barns
of the Brecon B&B - and a charging
Beacons point is available at
National Park’s Melin Talgarth Mill
accreditation - just in case your legs
as the first get tired of walking.
Dark Skies Talgarth Walking
Reserve in Festival takes place
Wales, one of from Saturday, May 4
the highlights - Monday, May 6. For
of our walking more information go to
festival is a www.visittalgarth.co.uk.
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Is the story finished?… Talgarth

Talgarth Mill hit the TV and the
headlines in 2011 when it was
featured on the BBC Village
the participants finish the day
with stoneground bread! One
family recently had 3 generations
Country Market
SOS programme, in partnership participating and were thrilled to You won’t need to count the food miles when you come to
with the Big Lottery. see the historical mill in action. Talgarth – it’s all local, seasonal and brought to you by a wide
Hosted by Sarah Beeney, the Recently we became part of range of talented producers.
story of the once derelict mill the ‘The Big Art Share’ initiative The bread travels zero food miles, coming from The Bakers’ Table
being lovingly brought back to and have currently an exhibition at Melin Talgarth Mill, whilst Sue and co bring a wide range of
life by the local community was ‘Park Life’ on display in the meat and meat
products from
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something we were all proud of. Mill Gallery. New volunteers
However, is the story over? contributing to the management just up the road at
No. The mill has ridden on the wave of publicity and of the mill hope to broaden our involvement with Bronllys.
now as it enters its next phase, there is a determined
feeling about the place to strive forward with new
local schools, helping them interpret the transition of
wheat to bread and food processing? Recent school
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initiatives and community focus. In October we held visitor’s from Llanigon had a great day, sampled the for our talented
a very successful Halloween party for local children bread and even made their own butter to complement artisans come from
which was well attended by pupils of it! within a few miles
Talgarth School. With a fantastic cafe, ‘the bakers’ table’ and of the market and ��
We have broadened our sales of our stone riverside gardens, visitors can enjoy the mill have on offer some
ground whole meal flour range, and are now and even take home some local crafts from delightful pieces. ��
the ‘Talgarth Mill Craft Shop’ . ��
supplying many prestigious local hotels and Biscuits, cider, fruit
eateries. We also stock several of the large The Mill is syrups, farmhouse ��
garden centres and farm shops in the area. open all year butter, fresh eggs, ��
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have become such a huge visitors and children. both edible and
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success we have now Parking in Talgarth is decorative, and
created our very own free of charge, coaches more are all on ��
offer in Talgarth
‘Millers Experience’ course
open to businesses and the
and cars all welcome,
Town Hall on
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general public. The trainee
makes the mill a great
place to add to your the first Sunday ��
Millers have the opportunity itinerary, whilst enjoying of the month
(excluding January)
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take the water from the of our opening times and events can be found on from 10.00am
River Ellywe and harness – 1.00pm. ��
our website www.talgarthmill.com and our Facebook ��
it to mill flour. Finally a page ‘Talgarth Mill’. Do come in and
short baking course means ��
Please come and discover Talgarth Mill for yourselves. see what’s on offer.
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Trans Wales Trails Ashbrook

Touring
Why walk when you can ride? Black Mountains, equi-distant between Abergavenny, Hay-On-
Caravan and
Horse-lovers, head to the hills and the friendly folk at Trans Wye and Brecon.
Wales Trails at Cwmfforest will ensure you have a fantastic riding The Turner family have welcomed holiday makers to their
experience! Half days and full day pub rides, as well as short traditional farmhouse for over 40 years to enjoy the beautiful
breaks are all available, and with 70 homebred horses to choose
from, they’ll soon have you matched up to your ideal partner.
Their horses are forward going, sure-footed, well schooled and
scenery, excellent hospitality and fantastic horse riding!
Enjoy exciting canters along mountain ridges and trots down Campsite
drovers paths and leafy lanes with their friendly horses. They
sociable, and are bred for our Welsh Mountains. specialise in more experienced riders, so anyone who has ridden ASHBROOK Touring Caravan and
Cwmfforest is open previously will have a good experience, just as much as novices. Campsite is a family run caravan park
all year round, and Families are welcome and they have a range of sizes of horses to set amidst some of the most beautiful
is nestled in a small suit everyone. scenery that Mid Wales has to offer.
valley in the heart
of the spectacular They can also equip guests with riding hats, boots, jodhpurs, It is an ideal base for touring Mid Wales,
gloves and jackets - so it truly is an all weather activity! cycling, trekking, fishing, canoeing,
The guys at golfing, walking the Offas Dyke path or
The Nags Head Cwmfforest have just relaxing and taking in the fresh air.
built up a well Enjoy the charms of Hay-On-Wye the
�� deserved reputation secondhand book capital of the world and
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Brasserie and Grill offering world class
riding,
so don’t miss out!
the wide variety of shops, galleries and
relaxing places to wine and dine.
The campsite offers hardstanding and
�� After five years of to welcoming customers For more grassed pitches, tarmac roads, electric
�� development the beautiful from Wales and the Borders information about hook ups, showers, toilets, disabled
�� Grade II listed building has to excellent food well priced the services and facilities, chemical disposal point,
been painstakingly restored enjoyed in comfort and style. laundrette and dish washing area.
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holidays that Trans
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awarded the Welsh Tourist fresh sea bass and venison we offer, please check lead at all times.
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This 300-year-old Grade II passion and flare by a dedicated www.transwales. ravans@gmail.com or call 01497 820583.
�� listed coach house on the brigade of chefs. com or call: 01874 Mobile numbers are 07831418427 and
�� A483 just south of Welshpool Mark Wilkinson comments: 711 398 / 01874 731 07817194339.
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From heavenly star gazing…

to earthly star grazing
The beautiful Brecon Beacons has Peterstone Court – a 5-Star Gold Award manicures, pedicures and eyebrow leisure
much to offer visitors, not least, it has a ‘Restaurant with Rooms’ at Brecon shaping, to the ultimate in special treats facilities.
growing reputation for its food and its The Castle Hotel – a 4-Star Coaching Inn – a range of massages, hot oil treatments, The Castle
hospitality. One of the leading lights at Llandovery reflexology, a fully equipped gym, a Hotel
of the Beacons ‘foodie’ movement are Moroccan relaxation room, outdoor – 4 Star
the owners of three award winning The Manor – a 3-Star County House hotel swimming pool, Jacuzzi and sauna.
at Crickhowell Coaching
‘restaurants with rooms’ called Peterstone Court has the Conservatory Inn,
TasteInnWales. You’ll find simple, local and seasonal Restaurant, a riverside terrace and bar with Llandovery
Each venue looks different and has its own ‘modern British’ food – the chefs create 12 en-suite bedrooms and a self catering
classic dishes with a fresh, modern take. A warm and friendly coaching Inn
distinct character, architecture, history cottage (sleeps 6)
and style. But they all share the same Affordable prices and special ‘Seasonal’ People always tell us it’s really hard to find
set menus from £12.00 for two courses, The Manor – 3 Star Country House hotel, a ‘great pub’ in Wales. Not any more. Long
ethos inside - you will always find a warm, Crickhowell
friendly and relaxed atmosphere to feel children and dogs are most welcome. ago, in our distant past we launched the
right at home. Peterstone Court – 5 Star Gold Award, Family-friendly, great food and leisure first Welsh gastro pub and we’ve returned
Brecon Ideal for families and children, whether to our roots to renovate this charming,
With three very different places, situated rustic Inn.
on the A40, spread across the Beacons, A relaxing restaurant with rooms and you are planning to chill out or venture
each one offers something a little unique. beauty spa into the mountains, or try some outdoor A warm and friendly place to unwind,
All can guarantee that if you love food, activities, our own leisure facilities are you’ll find a proper traditional bar, a
People are always surprised when they there to entertain you no matter what the roaring log fire to toast your toes and
you’ll like these restaurants a lot. visit. Its not just for special occasions, weather is doing. plenty of comfy sofas in which to lose
its open every day for everyone. yourself with a good book.
Feel free to pop in for a cup of tea, a Our Everest Bistro overlooks the valley
cappuccino with home-made biscuits, and the river Usk and is a great place Our love of food guarantees some
or a chilled glass of something stronger for an informal lunch with friends, a seriously good food from our talented
on our riverside terrace. Enjoy simple snack in our bar or a sumptuous dinner chefs. Those tempting aromas wafting
pleasures with a gourmet sandwich as the evening sun goes down. Food is through the building are likely to be from
or make a meal of it with a leisurely everything to us, only fresh, tasty, local our Josper Charcoal Oven (a very clever
lunch or dinner in our Conservatory and seasonal features on our menus. Many Spanish indoor BBQ and chargrill). It’s the
restaurant. of our ingredients come directly from the only Josper in Wales and symbolises our
family farm just seven miles down the road philosophy, ‘Keep it simple, make it good
We have a health and beauty spa at – that’s what we call local. and honest’.
Peterstone, which makes us a little
unique in these parts and is perfect The Manor offers 23 en-suite bedrooms, The Castle is a traditional pub with
for those rainy days. Our therapists the Everest Restaurant, Terrace bar, an restaurant and offers fifteen en-suite
offer all the essentials such as facials, Indoor swimming pool, full gym and bedrooms.
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Glass act at Hay Festival Bookshop

HEADLINE events at this
year’s Hay Festival include
a celebration of the British
concert by platinum-selling
band, Noah and The Whale.
While the full 2013 programme
will be announcing the winners
of this year’s BBC Radio 2 500
Words competition live during
to local residents while this
year’s Hay Library Lecture will
be given by Sir Quentin Blake,
Cinema
premiere of Philip Glass’s new is to be launched over Easter, the festival. which is free to members of
opera, The Perfect American, a selection of tickets are now Hay Festival chief Peter Hay Library. And we’ll wrap
an interview with actor and on sale for a number of main Florence said: “With all the the festival with a 9 Songs and
writer Rupert Everett, and a events at the May 23 to June terrible news from our twin Stories gala concert hosted
2 festival which also includes town in Timbuktu there’s a again by Bandemonium and
this year conversations in special focus on another kind the massed voices of Haygoers.
the Human Rights Series of message from Mali with “We did it for the first time
Richard Booth’s Bookshop Cinema
between the former President the great African world music last year for the Queen’s
of Ireland and UN Human legends Amadou & Mariam Diamond Jubilee and it was Richard Booth’s Bookshop Cinema is the
Rights Commissioner Mary headlining alongside Rokia one of the great highlights of newest venue for a night out in Hay-on-
Robinson and barrister and Traore and the desert-blues the festival - a cross between Wye.
member of the House of heroes Terakaft. Gareth Malone singalong and a Opened last summer, it has increased
Lords Helena Kennedy and “The festival will open and Grand-Slam-winning crowd at in popularity over the months and since
former Archbishop and close with events that are free the Millennium Stadium.” it sold out 11 screenings of Skyfall last
Master of Magdalene College, November, has continued to play to full
Hay-on-Wye
Cambridge, Rowan Williams houses on a regular basis.
and British Museum director
Rising from the ashes of the old Richard
Neil MacGregor while
Booth’s Bookshop and before that RJ
festival regulars the Radio 2
Thursday Market
Williams Ltd, the warehouse to cinema
Philip Glass is at Hay Festival this broadcaster Chris Evans and
transformation became the third part of
year Top Gear’s Richard Hammond
a development that has been ongoing
since 2008, following the renovation of
Family business moving From time immemorial a feature of
all country towns and villages was the
the bookshop, and the opening of its café
in 2010. With 48 luxurious seats, digital
from strength to strength weekly street market and Hay-on-Wye cinema equipment, a bar and mezzanine
still holds one every Thursday. relaxation area, the Bookshop Cinema
is now a favourite destination for a night
The selection of products has invariably out at the flicks. Screenings take place
Established in 1877, now in fifth generation of family changed but it still revolves round food
ownership, FW Golesworthys’ & Sons in Broad Street, Hay- regularly from Friday to Sunday, with
which traditionally would have come special screenings on other nights.
on-Wye offers quality outdoor and countrywear supplies from from the local farms in the area but now is provided by specialist
leading suppliers such as Barbour Hunter Stetson and Paramo. traders. The cinema is also available for private
Coupled with the family’s knowledge of the outdoor lifestyle, FW hire, including catering if you wish. For
Each Thursday around 30 stalls set up in the town and from about further details contact Alan Trow on
Golesworthys’ & Sons offer friendly advice to all its customers, be 8am there is a buzz as early shoppers vie with each other for the
they locals, visitors or an ever increasing international client base. 01497 820322 for more details.
early bargains before going to work.
All details of upcoming screenings
Later the more leisurely shoppers arrive at the cinema are available to see at
and quietly take their pick from the www.boothbooks.co.uk/cinema and also
fresh organic vegetables, the wonderful at the Richard Booth’s Bookshop Cinema
selection of cheeses, fish and game in Facebook page. Join the mailing list in
season, the many locally baked breads, order to get up to date information about
cakes and homemade pickles, savoury films and events by sending an email to
pies, olives, jams, selections of takeaway cinema@boothbooks.co.uk.
soups and quiches.
As the auditorium has been built for just
Est. 1877 48, it is advisable to buy your tickets in
advance to be sure that you can attend the
Leading stockists of: screening of your choice, by calling 01497
820322 or by purchasing them in person
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Star names at this year’s

Brecon Jazz Festival
THIS year’s Brecon Jazz Festival takes between them, The Impossible Gentlemen concerts by a third, maintained the quality
place between August 9-11 and will - as the picturesque streets of Brecon come of the line-up with something for most
hours.
see a third more gigs than last year, a alive again this August. Jazz tastes, and are looking to build on
sprinkling of stellar names and leading the success of last year. Brecon’s a great This year the atmosphere will again
As well as the increase in concerts, festival
lights of the jazz world. place to be when the town is buzzing in be enhanced with colourful street
organisers the Cardiff based media and
the midst of the festival, and we want to entertainment that proved so popular in
Courtney Pine, Django Bates, Jools events company Orchard say they are
recreate that experience this summer, and keeping all ages entertained around town
Holland, Zoe Rahman, Phronesis, Julian thrilled to welcome back their Welsh artist-
give local businesses, residents and visitors last year, and Orchard will once again
Siegel, Jason Rebello and Acker Bilk will in-residence Huw Warren, who is again
something to really look forward to.” work closely with Brecon Fringe to put a
feature, along with the legendary Mavis creating international collaborations under
complementary programme of music into
Staples and, with 18 Grammy Awards the World Wide Wales banner; this time The Castle Hotel will be returning this year
the town’s bars and smaller venues.
with Maria Pia de Vito and Jim Black. as an official festival venue
Orchard took over the running of the after a brief absence and as
festival last year after its former director of always, homage will be paid
three years Peter Florence bowed out in to emerging Welsh Jazz
December 2011. talent.
Ochard director Pablo Janczur said: “We Meanwhile, late club nights
loved the experience in our first year in return to the Market Hall
2012, made a lot of friends in Brecon and in the centre of Brecon,
were really pleased with the feedback where Jazzman Gerald and
we received in our first year of operation. Snowboy will be igniting
“Now we’ve upped the number of the dancefloor into the early
Courtney Pine, Jools Holland and Mavis Staples are three of the artists
featured at this year’s Brecon Jazz Festival
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Brecon Fringe
Festival 2013
Brecon Cathedral
Brecon Fringe Festival takes place this
summer from Thursday, August 8 to
Sunday, August 11 and featuring over a
hundred bands across all genres of music.
– always worth a visit
Bands scheduled to play the three day free Brecon Cathedral has a busy Earlier the building, which goes
event include rock’n’roll festival favourites timetable of events for visitors and back to 1093, celebrates the 90th
Livestock Davies and the Lowdown Snakes locals. There will be the usual free anniversary of it becoming the
and Pembrokeshire rhythm and blues lunchtime concerts on Mondays Cathedral for this part of Wales - a
maestros Whisky Business. throughout the summer. weekend of events is planned for mid
Judith Canellas and Renato Pavesi bring Over Brecon Jazz Festival (August September.
Spanish flamenco to the Fringe and after 9-11) the Cathedral will host ticketed Andrew Rattray’s visit from Rorke’s
a six year absence the world’s only bald festival concerts inside and free Drift at the end of May, a fete on
Elvis comes to the Clarence. Brecon Fringe Festival concerts June 15, a quilting exhibition in late
Well known on the festival circuit, Elvis outside. August and the Baroque
Fishing
Preseli and the Undertakers don’t actually Later in the year there is to be a Festival at the end of
play any Elvis Presley songs preferring repeat of 2011’s amazing popular October should keep
to do classic chart topping songs in the Christmas Tree Festival from people pouring into the
musical style of the Graceland icon. December 5-9. Cathedral Close.
For the full line-up go to Inside the There is plentiful game and you will need a rod licence,
www.breconfringe.co.uk. Cathedral coarse fishing in the Brecon which can be bought for one
hangs the Beacons National Park. day, eight days or a year starting
huge brand The mountain rivers of the Park from April 1st each year. You
new bronze and the River Usk in particular can buy them at any Post Office
Crucifix by provide an ideal environment or on-line.
Helen Sinclair for salmon and wild brown You will also need a permit for
and outside is trout, whose range also your particular venue, and need
the Cathedral extends into some of the Park’s to be aware of the different
Shop, the reservoirs. Other reservoirs are seasons, fishing methods and
Heritage stocked with rainbow trout. catch sizes band limits. There
Centre are several organisations
and the The Wye and Usk Foundation
www.wyeuskfoundation.org that can give help with
redecorated instruction or guiding. For more
award have a fishing passport which
enables you to try different river information on fishing visit
winning www.fishing.visitwales.
Elvis Preseli and the Undertakers play Brecon Pilgrims Tea venues for game fishing.
Jazz at the Cathedral
com.
Fringe Festival in August Rooms. Wherever you fish in Wales
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The dark side of the Park…

THE Brecon Beacons development a committee member of the British night sky for all to enjoy.”
National Park has office, added: “This Astronomical Association’s Campaign Park chair Julie James said: “Attaining
been designated an (accolade) places us at for Dark Skies, said: “We are gradually International Dark Sky Reserve status is a
International Dark the top of destinations losing the night to light pollution, which massive boost for the entire area as there
Sky Reserve – the in the UK to enjoy is eroding the view of the night sky, and are numerous environmental, wildlife,
first place in Wales stargazing and will fewer and fewer people are able to see the economic, tourism and wellbeing benefits
to achieve this award ensure that we not Milky Way from their back gardens. attached to this wonderful accolade.
and only the fifth in only protect our skies “This is not just an aesthetic loss; it is a
the world. from light pollution, “I must pay tribute to the Brecon Beacons
loss of part of our culture, and the children Park Society, officers from the National
The park has been but make it even who would have become scientists if the
The Brecon sky at night better in the future. Park Authority and our numerous partners
working towards the spark of interest had been ignited by a for the hard work they have put in to make
award for around two years and has had “We have enjoyed working with view of the night sky. Light at night is also their dream of a dark sky reserve real.
support and encouragement from many communities and residents to learn more bad for animals and human health. Whilst
local organisations, including tourism about the night sky and are looking no one wants all the lights to be switched “This will safeguard the magical dark
providers hopeful of an increase in visitors forward to doing more of this with off, we can improve the lighting we use in skies above the National Park for future
keen to experience the thrill of the dark education programmes and events to towns and cities. However, the best views generations.”
skies above the national park. celebrate this award. of the night sky come from places such as For more on the Brecon
Punch Maughan, director of Brecon “We have been overwhelmed by the the Brecon Beacons, who have dedicated Beacons Dark Skies project, visit
Beacons Tourism, said of the positive response from not only local themselves to protecting and restoring the www.breconbeacons.org/darkskies
announcement: “Astro-tourism has been residents to learning
Tai’r Bull – as seen on TV!

a growing trend over the last few years, more about our
and many tourism business owners here in night sky, but also
the national park have already equipped by the hundreds
themselves with telescopes and sky maps of enquiries from
to help their guests make the most of our visitors wanting to Had a tough day climbing the route, plus the seasonal Beacons The Tai’r Bull offer five beautifully
wonderful, sparkly skies. come and stargaze, Beacons? Bus route. themed bedrooms, each offering
“News that the area is now an bringing important Looking to rest your weary head Having just been featured on the something different. Breakfast
International Dark Sky Reserve is a revenues to local or to quench your thirst with a cult Channel 4 show – Four In A takes the form of a ‘legendary’ full
massive boost for tourism operators here, businesses.” refreshing pint? Then look no Bed, and despite not winning their English (it was highly praised on
particularly in this financial climate. I’m Speaking further further than the Tai’r Bull Inn in week, bookings have since gone Four In A Bed.) plus a selection
sure this special designation will help about the good Libanus located in the foothills of through the roof as landlady Helen of cereals, bread/toast, jams,
put the Brecon Beacons on the map as a news, Martin the Brecon Beacons and approx Fraser explains: “We just cannot preserves etc. If you’re stuck for
destination where the views during the Morgan-Taylor, 1.5 miles from the National Park begin to explain how positive the somewhere to eat, then Helen also
evening are as spectacular as they are board member of Visitor Centre. The Tai’r Bull is feedback has been since appearing offers a good selection of delicious
during the day.” the International nestled on the main A470, and can on the TV show. We’ve had people home made food. Sandwiches and
Dark-Sky be found opposite the local bus drive for miles just to have their jacket potatoes are also available
Ruth Coulthard, the park’s funding every lunchtime for light bites.
Association and stop which serves the Cardiff bus photograph taken with us.”
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Welcome to Wyeside Geocaching: The global

treasure hunting game.
DON’T miss the cinema, theatre Over recent months Wyeside able to enjoy the best in arts and
and art gallery at Builth Wells’ has stayed true to its history as entertainment. But, of course, the Geocaching is the perfect and old ammo boxes-all
Wyeside Arts Centre. one of Wales’ most dynamic art huge casts and major international way to spend time getting to waiting to be found.
centres, rebuilding its main live stars of ballet, opera and classical grips with your GPS unit and Most geocachers use a
Housed in the historic market treasure hunting at the same
building, beside the river Wye, show auditorium – the atmospheric theatre have always been rare handheld GPS unit and get the
Market Theatre – and relaunching treats. time in the amazing scenery of information on where caches
Wyeside is the oldest cinema in the Brecon Beacons National
Wales. its gallery with quality visual arts Not any more. Wyeside has joined are from the geocaching
shows. Park. website www.geocaching.com
the select band of Welsh venues
Its Cinema, too, has kept where you can see shows from the The Park has around 160 once found you can share your
right up with the times by Royal National Theatre, the Royal caches hidden within it experiences online with others
- ranging in size from small film who have also been hooked by
moving its whole operation
over to digital, so now you
Ballet, the Royal Opera House
Covent Garden and even the New canisters to larger containers this fun game.
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The Play Barn

releases in both 2D and For full listings and opening hours,

3D. see www.wyeside.co.uk, go to

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With its huge cartoon timeline, interactives, photos and objects That’s not all
from life in the town, this is a whole new experience for visitors - comfy sofas,
to this Victorian courthouse. There will be heaps of fascinating delicious coffees,
info to get stuck into, with games and books to keep all ages together with
occupied. Or if you just fancy relaxing with a coffee, simply tasty meals and
chatting or playing a quiet game of chess, you can do that too. homemade cakes
The Judge’s Lodging has long had a reputation for liking the means that a trip to
�� quirkier side of history, so a visit to the museum will treat you the Play Barn is a treat for all the family.
to all sorts of fascinating insights into Victorian living, from The Play Barn’s birthday party package includes one and a half
jelly-making and hours of play, a tasty party buffet, party invitations and unlimited
napkin folding jugs of squash all for the bargain price of £7.50 per child.
to toilet habits The seating area is in full view of equipment and light lunches

and household and refreshments are served.
maintenance
hints.Below stairs Parents or guardians must supervise children at all times. Only
there is the full children under 4’9” (144cm) in height and 11 years and under are
range of servants’ allowed to play on the play equipment. There is no entry charge
rooms to explore, for adults.
with kitchens, The Play Barn is open seven days a week during Powys school
sleeping quarters
and workrooms; a
holidays from10am - 5pm (closed Mondays and Tuesdays during
Powys term time).
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Ellesmere Riding Centre At the movies

Situated on the edge of Llangorse riders. Black Mountains Trail of balance and toughness that is AT a time when many towns and cities have lost their cinemas,
Lake, which nestles between the Rides: If you are looking for the essential for riding over the rough Brecon has been fortunate to have kept its cinema through
ruggedly remote Black Mountains ultimate exclusive exploratory trail terrain, you ride for up to six hours many hard times.
and the grandeur of the Brecon riding holiday then explore the a day in comfortable saddles, The Coliseum first opened its doors on Christmas Eve 1925 with
Beacons, Ellesmere Riding Centre truly magnificent remote Black covering up to 20 miles a day a charity showing of ‘The Blackguard’ in aid of the War Memorial
is a small and friendly stables Mountains on horseback with along quiet lanes and across open Hospital, and has never closed. Nearly 90 years on it is still one
with 20 well-schooled quality Myfanwy Mitchell. moorland, where the springy turf is of the main venues of entertainment in the town today.
horses and ponies to choose Come with friends or on your own, excellent for long, fast canters. The Coliseum was originally built as a large single screen cinema.
from. and join a small group travelling Ellesmere Riding Centre is ideally It now provides two screens while still retaining the atmosphere
From a herd of strong, fit Welsh at a good pace through stunningly situated less than an hour by road of a traditional cinema. The cinemas have been equipped with
cobs, and cob and thoroughbred rugged scenery, riding to different from Cardiff, the capital city of luxury Italian seats featuring cupholders, and offers all the latest
crosses, they offer the ultimate overnight stops each day, travelling Wales, and with easy links to the movies in comfortable surroundings on big, bright screens
riding experience for everyone along carefully researched routes M4 motorway and Abergavenny, presented in state of the art Sony Digital Cinema 4K.
through the outstanding scenery which provide the best views of the gateway to Wales, with its The cinema is open nightly (excluding Monday) with extra shows
of the Brecon Beacons National the dramatic scenery. regular train service. at weekends and school holidays. There is a very successful Film
Park - from genteel pony treks for Riding one of Myfanwy’s fit, well- For more details call 01874 Society on the first Monday of the month showing a wide range
complete novices to exclusive six schooled, pure bred Welsh and 658252 or 0771 1100419 or email of alternative films. You can find out more on the Coliseum web
day exploratory long-distance trail Irish cobs or throughbred crosses, walestrails@hotmail.com. site at www.coliseumbrecon.co.uk or the 24hour answerphone
riding holidays for accomplished renowned for their natural sense on 01874 622501.
The friendly, welcoming, atmosphere at
Dragonfly Cruises and picnic the Coliseum makes a trip to the cinema
a superb, value for money, evening’s
entertainment for all the family.
launches – enjoy the canal in style Est.

1925
Dragonfly Cruises is 25-years-old 10 years with the main workers being the lock and return with private landing Two Screen
this year having been built by Celtic Dave Allen and his wife, with a selection points at both ends. The boats have plush Cinema
Narrowboats in 1988. of helpers, mostly Dave’s family and seating with picnic tables and are steady in Offering Great
A group of redundant steel workers set up friends. The trip is aimed to be very light the water with electric start engines. They
hearted with their own brand of valleys also have rain covers in the event of poor Entertainment
a boat building business in the old Dunlop
Semtex factory in Brynmawr (now Asda). humour. weather. It is hoped to extend this as they For All The
It was designed and built as a trip boat for Dave was asked if he ever got tired of progress but would like to make sure that Family
the Monmouth and Brecon Canal for Alan doing the trips as he goes over the same they get this right first.
Wheat Street,
Pickin. part of the canal every day. He says: “The Dave says: “It is better to make small steps Brecon, LD3 7DG
The season begins in March and ends at canal changes so much over the season. and make them right, we hope that our THIS CINEMA IS EQUIPPED WITH
the end of October and Dragonfly Cruises And with different people on board, it 25th anniversary is a success but with this
have a fairly diverse customer range from still has enough variety to make it very business you never know what the year
babies to silver surfers and cater for public interesting.” will bring.”
walk on trips, to bus trips with the diversity This year there is a small increase in price,
of people making it more interesting. but a family ticket has been added to help 24Hr Info Line
Cruises run seven days a week with trips reduce the cost to people with children.
Cream teas are offered for groups if pre- (01874) 622501
ranging from morning to evening. This year
the public trip times have been altered to ordered and there is always a selection of www.coliseumbrecon.co.uk
run at 12 noon and 3pm. This allows the snacks and drinks on board at reasonable
operators to cater better for the bus service prices.
that comes into Brecon. Also this year, two picnic launches have Brecon Mountain
There is a commentary on board by the been added to the business which the Railway at
local historian Peter Morgan Jones which owners hope will be successful - early Merthyr Tydfil
gives an insight into the industrial past that usage has proved to be a great success.
Pant Station, Merthyr Tydfil,
formed the canal. The launches carry up to eight people Mid Glamorgan, CF48 2UP
The boat trips have been run for the past and can be hired for up to three hours to
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Welsh Venison Centre Brecon Arts

The Welsh Venison Centre is situated in the idyllic
heart of the Brecon Beacons National Park. Nestled
in this beautiful landscape is a family run business,
established in 1985.
The farm shop offers a warm and friendly welcome
from staff, who have extensive knowledge of both
the produce and local area for their customers. The
staff continually update their knowledge and add
Festival
strings to their bow by attending new courses. Elaine Artbeat Brecon organises an annual Brecon Arts Festival in
Andrew and Elaine Morgan have gone from strength October, which aims to highlight the wealth of Brecon talent,
to strength creating a successful and well respected sets an excellent example to the team and is now an
ambassador for the Brecon Beacons National Park. plus give many opportunities to participate, create and enjoy.
business, supplying the very highest quality and award
winning venison, beef, pork and lamb both locally She updates her knowledge by partaking in local Alongside the many exhibitions and open studios, Artbeat Brecon
and nationwide. workshops such as learning to make bread with Mr have demonstrations and workshops to amaze and amuse all
Gooch of Hay-on-Wye. age groups, plus competitions and the chance to add your
Whether you are after the finest cut of meat, visiting own artistic impression to a vast montage that will be ongoing
the local bird hide, or taking a hike up the Allt, why So during your stay, why not take advantage and pay
the farm shop a visit, whether it be for expert advice, throughout the week.
not make use of the farm shop car park and then
finish off with a well deserved tea, coffee or delicious to watch the butchers in action or weave your way The Artbeat Trail is extended during Brecon Arts Festival week to
slice of cake. round the delightful gifts and local produce on offer. include shops and traders, so expect to view art in more unusual,
and sometimes surprising venues.
In the wake of media headlines hitting
Glanusk Services – a
the public regarding meat contamination Artbeat Brecon was formed eight years
earlier this year, the team at the venison ago as a constituted group to market the
centre take great pride in the traceability of galleries and cultural enterprises within
perfect place to take a break

their produce and the accredited facilities Brecon.
they have. Customers can be in no doubt The group aims to support local artists and
of the quality and rearing of livestock, thus craftspeople, nurture talent and encourage
taking complete confidence in whatever work that is distinctive to the Brecon area.
they purchase. They are setting a fine Situated on the main A40 Brecon to passing through. Want to keep up to date For more information go to
example to us all in supporting local Llandovery road lies Glanusk Services, a with current affairs or just want to check www.artbeatbrecon.co.uk or call 01874
butchers and farm shops. one stop shop for everything. your Facebook? No worries! We have a 620640.
As soon as you enter, you’re sure to receive free WI-FI connection available. If you’re
a warm welcome. Full breakfasts are feeling lucky, then Glanusk offer Lottery
served all day, along with home cooked facilities and if you’ve forgotten to buy a
main meals plus home baked puddings present for a certain someone, then Welsh
and pastries. Local produce and suppliers gifts are available to purchase. There is
are used wherever possible. Not only can ample car parking available and disabled
you re-fuel your body, you can also re-fuel visitors are catered for with disabled
your vehicle as there is a fuel station on access and toilet facilities. The café is open
site. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 7am-6pm ;
Wednesday and Friday 7am-8pm ; Saturday
Additionally, why not browse around the and Sunday 8am-6pm. The garage and
well stocked Londis convenience store shop are open 6am-9pm 7 days a week.
with plenty of monthly promotions. Perfect
if you’re staying nearby or if you’re just See page 3. Artist Julia Harris at Brecon Arts Festival
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The great outdoors Monmouthshire

Visit PSM Outdoors Aladdin’s as the latest camping
and Brecon Canal
cave in Hay-on-Wye. equipment. THE
Monmouthshire
They have massive stocks of The watersports
and Brecon Canal
fleeces and waterproof jackets, department has everything
runs for almost
an excellent choice of boots, you need for a trip down
all its route
rucksacks, travel accessories and the River Wye with over
within the Brecon
ordnance survey maps as well 50 canoes and kayaks in
Beacons National
stock. All the
Park, an area
accessories and
of outstanding
expert advice
natural beauty
on hand can
covering over 500
put together the
square miles.
right package
of canoe and For much of its
equipment to 35 miles it follows
suit your needs, the tree lined
family, beginner course of the
or expert. River Usk, often
seeming to hang ©Nigel Forster
PSM also carry a
on the hillsides above it.
huge selection of
accessories. However the canal is essentially a rural waterway and you’ll
probably see more wildlife than people along its route - swans,
Take your pick
The watersports department has everything kingfishers, herons and buzzards are common and the canal is
from a wide
you need for a trip down the River Wye well stocked with fish.
range of hats
and gloves. Though the canal is fairly short it contains all the normal
as hundreds of daysacks and engineering ingredients. There is a fine four arch masonry
Gadgets galore, just rucksacks. aqueduct over the Usk at Brynich, many fine stone bridges and
about anything from
Simply loads of camping a number of lift bridges along the route, short tunnels at Ashford
Swiss Army knives to
equipment. and Cwmbran and flights of locks at Llangynidr and Pontnewydd.
travel hairdriers.
From spare tent pegs to dome In many places it is possible to see where feeder narrow gauge
PSM Outdoors also
tents, sleeping bags, roll mats, tramways once brought coal, limestone and iron-ore down to
stock a full range
cook sets, spare gas cylinders and canal wharves for loading onto the barges and disused lime kilns
of treking poles by
light weight aluminium furniture. are visible along the canal.
Mountain King, Petzl
head torches and The PSM Outdoors shop in Hay- There are a number of lift bridges on the canal which were built
Maglights as well on-Wye is an Aladdin’s cave full when the canal was being restored. There is also an electrically
PSM has over 50 canoes and kayaks in stock of gear. powered lift bridge near the village of Talybont-on-Usk.
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gets ready for 2013
Green Man Festival takes place on the Kingdom. likes of Django Django, The 2Bears and
Glanusk Estate near Crickhowell from Green Man has always supported great The Horrors in 2012.
Thursday, August 15 to Sunday, August new artists early on and right through their Veronica Falls recently released second
18 this year. career. album Waiting For Something To Happen
Ben Howard and Band Of Horses headline Erol Alkan and Daniel Avery join the Far has been given five stars in the Guardian,
Green Man 2013 alongside Villagers, Out After Dark line-up with a very special and needless to say it is great.
Stornoway, Johnny Flynn and The Sussex night of Phantasy Rachel Zeffira released her debut solo Revellers enjoy the rain
Wit, Veronica Falls, Rachel Zeffira, Half album The Deserters in December 2012.
Moon Run, Sweet Baboo, Jacco Gardner, Villagers return to Green Man with new
The Canadian singer is one half of Cats straightforward
Teleman and Annie Dressner. album Awayland poised to cement the
Eyes, alongside Faris Badwan of The lyrical style, sharp
success of beguiling debut Becoming A
Ben Howard is one of the most talented Horrors. ear for wordplay
Jackal. The new single Nothing Arrived,
guitarists of his generation and headlined and crisp, lilting
currently receiving heavy radio play, is a Half Moon Run is a Canadian trio that
the Walled Garden stage back in 2011 at vocals.
corker. fuses restless elements of indie, pop and
Green Man, shortly before releasing his folk with beautiful harmonies, delicate Green Man Festival
Mercury-nominated debut album Every Stornoway have a new album Tales From
guitar lines and a hint of warm electronica. won the 2012 UK
Terra Firma – an album of compositional
Festival Awards
and lyrical depth, but one that Sweet Baboo releases new album Ships in
‘Grass Roots
retains the charm of the debut April. Current single Let’s Go Swimming
Festival Award’.
so many fell in love with. Wild is a sublime piece of bittersweet,
brass-driven Welsh indie pop. The Grass Roots A pixie spotted last
Johnny Flynn cites Yeats
Award is for year
and Shakespeare among his Jacco Gardner is a 24-year-old maverick
festivals that should
influences, and aided by psychedelic musician from Holland whose
be celebrated, not
backing band The Sussex Wit, Cabinet Of Curiosities album calls to
just for the courage, vision, commitment
his cerebral folk rock went mind disparate influences including Curt
and often personal sacrifice invested by
down a storm at Green Man Boettcher, Broadcast and Nirvana.
their organisers, but also because they
2010. Teleman are an ace new London three- never forget where they’ve come from,
Erol Alkan and Daniel piece that rose from the ashes of former supporting their local communities and
Avery are, respectively, the band Pete and The Pirates. new music along the way while retaining
founder and current shining Annie Dressner recently moved to the UK an independent spirit and resisting
star of the Phantasy Sound from her hometown of New York City; commercial saturation. For tickets go to
Green Man Festival
label. The latter remixed the her new EP, East Twenties, showcases her www.ticketline.co.uk/green-man.
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Nestled in the quaint village of Llanfrynach
over at The White Swan last year and menu for 2013 is one that has been Sun 19 May 09:30–12:30
on the outskirts of Brecon lies a true have continued to produce excellent and designed for varied palates and has caught SPRING FLOWERS AT ALLT
culinary delight - The White Swan. imaginative dishes with a fantastic warm the eye of local foodies. RHONGYR
welcome.
Having gained a reputation for fine dining Emma explains: “We designed this menu www.brecknockwildlifetrust.org.uk
Head chef Paul has over 20 years
using only the best local ingredients, for with everyone’s taste in mind. We only
years the White Swan has been a popular experience and trained under James Wilke use the finest ingredients in our meals and Thu 23 May–Sun 2 Jun
haunt for local food lovers, and today is no
of The Ritz Hotel, London and continued we have kept the prices as reasonable as THE TELEGRAPH HAY FESTIVAL
exception. to ply his trade by working in some of the possible considering the quality of our www.hayfestival.com
Paul Owen and Emma Williams took UK’s top establishments. dishes. Sat 24–Mon 27 May
Emma, who is “Since we launched our menu earlier CRICKHOWELL AND AREA
restaurant manager, this year, it has proved to be extremely Art Trail of Open Studios and
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working in the Sat 25 May–Sun 2 Jun
earned rest, then the White Swan is the
fine restaurants of 10:00–16:00 daily
ideal place to unwind.
Normandy, France ARTS AND CRAFTS FAYRE
and in the VIP and With a relaxing bar area serving a range www.breconbeacons.org
hospitality lounges of real ales, beers and soft drinks, this is
a perfect place to sit back and watch the Sat 25 May–Sun 9 Jun
of Parc Y Scarlets,
world go by. FFOREST FAWR GEOPARK FESTIVAL
Llanelli - home of
Everyone is welcome, no matter how www.breconbeacons.org
Scarlets rugby.
Their a la Carte muddy you might be. Sun 26–Mon 27 May
ABERGAVENNY STEAM RALLY
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large, successful events. Booking essential on 01874 611622
The 30 en- suite rooms range
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overlooking the Wye Valley rooms, all with the trimmings at Craig-y-nos Country Park
on the edge of the Brecon you would expect, including More info from 01874 623366.
Beacons National Park and the tea and coffee facilities, colour
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The White Swan

Llanfrynach,
Brecon, Powys LD3 7BZ
Tel: 01874 665276
Fine dining at its best…

Idyllically located in the heart of the Brecon Beacons
Warm, friendly and cosy atmosphere
Relaxing bar, spacious restaurant, flagged terrace with covered
pagoda for outdoor dining
All tourists and visitors welcome
Menu Highlights
Starters
• Wood pigeon breast, sautéd wild mushroom in white truffle oil, pigeon crackling
& beetroot puree
Mains
• Loin of Breconshire venison, red wine chocolate sauce, creamed celeriac, cabbage
& gratin dauphinois
Desserts
• English earl grey tea pannacotta & butter biscuits
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WHAT’S ON…
The Royal Welsh Show Llandovery
This year’s Royal Welsh Show takes place and the brilliant display of nearly 7,000 On the beautiful Heart of Wales train
Sun 2 Jun 14:00–17:00
from July 22 to July 25. livestock, the buzz of 1,000 shops and line, this is a great base for the west
FIELD STUDY VISIT:
Llech Valley and Henrhyd Falls trade stands and the hundreds of interests of the Brecon Beacons National Park.
The Royal Welsh Show strengthened Llandovery is a small market town – its
Booking essential on 01792 602211 its claim in 2012 to be the biggest and and activities to be found around every
corner at the Royal Welsh. Welsh name means ‘the church amidst
Sun 9 Jun 14:00–17:00 best-attended event of its kind in Europe the waters’, as four rivers flow through
FIELD STUDY VISIT: when a record 241,099 visitors including Royal Welsh Chief Executive, David the valley.
CRAIG CERRIG-GLEISIAD over 777 from 39 countries around the Walters, described the show as one of the
NATIONAL NATURE RESERVE world, passed through the gates of the smoothest ever staged. It was the result of a A huge memorial to local hero Llewelyn
Booking essential on 01792 602211 showground at Llanelwedd, Builth Wells. team effort by everyone involved including ap Gruffydd Fychan looks out from the
the exhibitors and the many sponsors ruins of a Norman Castle.
Sat 15 Jun 10:30–13:30 Sunscreen, dark glasses and ice cream
LLANGATTOCK ESCARPMENT & were the order of the day when a good who had made a huge contribution to its Llandovery was a major drovers’ town
CRAIG Y CILAU weather window brought blue skies and success. and could be crammed with 30,000
4 Mile walk sweltering temperatures to Mid Wales after The chairman of the RWAS Council, Alun cattle on their way to London. It
To book call 01874 623366 weeks of heavy rain, and the crowds loved Evans, said “The show is here and it’s here celebrates its history with a fun annual
it. to grow”. event – the Sheep Festival – held towards
Sun 16 Jun 10:30–13:30 the end of September, and whose patron
CRUG HYWEL – TABLE MOUNTAIN From the start of the show it was clear Check out this year’s attractions at is HRH The Prince of Wales. See www.lla
5 Mile walk that they were there to enjoy the sunshine www.rwas.co.uk. ndoverysheepfestival.co.uk.
To book call 01874 623366
Wildlife enthusiasts can visit the Red Kite
Church Barn Farm Shop

Sat 22–Sun 23 Jun Feeding Station at Llanddeusant or RSPB’s
NAVIGATION TRAINING: Dinas Reserve. Nearby is the famous
Silver NNAS Award Llyn y Fan Fach, in legend – home to
Booking essential on 01874 623366 the Lady of the Lake. Close by is the
Sun 23 Jun 14:00–17:00 Church Barn Farm Shop with The Pantry skin care range as well as giving away free village of Myddfai, which was featured
FIELD STUDY VISIT: Café has now been trading for a year and samples. on the BBC series Village SOS. It is a
Berthlwyd Farm to celebrate they are inviting everyone Church Barn Farm Shop will also be special place with a remarkable heritage
Booking essential on 01792 602211 for a drink and nibbles on Saturday, opening their new deli counter serving – where legend and history combine in
March 30 from 11am to 2pm. homemade pastries and selling local and a unique blend of magic and healing.
Sat 29 Jun
HAY FOOD FESTIVAL Of course the shop will be open from 9am specially chosen cheeses and meats. There is a Visitor Centre and café, plus a
until 5.30pm, but they would just like to The farm shop is linked to Stowe Farm, shop which features a range of uniquely
Sun 30 Jun branded Myddfai gifts and produce.
thank everyone for their support in their which is two minutes from the shop and
HAY SUMMER ARTS AND CRAFTS
first year and also to invite new customers produces the organic vegetables sold. They
FAYRE
to come and have a look and to say hello. are careful and mindful of the stock sold
Sun 30 Jun 14:00–17:00 There will be tastings during the afternoon in the shop and welcome any suggestions
FIELD STUDY VISIT:
Penwyllt and Ogof Ffynnon Ddu
of local produce made and sold in the and especially local producers who feel www.horseriding
shop and also Jules from Herb Farmacy there may be a space for them. They are
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for unique gifts and collectables Sat 6 Jul 10:00–16:00

SUGAR LOAF AND ANCIENT OAKS
9 Mile walk
To book call 01874 623366
Time is marching on at the Lord Nelson Of course that’s not all this treasure trove 20 years, took a chance on the new Sat 6 Jul 10:15–15:00
Antiques Centre near Hereford, where of antiques based in the old Lord Nelson enterprise in 2008 and four years on they From Wharf to Wharf
aptly enough proprietors Myra and pub on the Hereford to Brecon Road is can cheerfully report that their business is Booking essential on 01874 623366
Michael Haxley can supply an impressive about five miles out of the city, can offer thriving.
selection of clocks and timepieces. discerning customers. Sun 7 Jul 10:00–16:00
Customers can expect to find a wealth 10 Mile walk
In fact, those of antiques and collectables including, BLORENGE AND PUNCHBOWL
who call in can jewellery, silver, fine porcelain, a large Booking essential on 01874 623366
be assured of a collection of Doulton and Beswick, glass,
warm and friendly paintings and furniture.There is also an Fri 12–Sun 14 Jul
welcome and an abundance of clocks and good quality oak ABERGAVENNY FESTIVAL OF
opportunity to and mahogany furniture. CYCLING
find a unique gift www.abergavennyfestivalofcycling.c
Those searching out the perfect gift will o.uk
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special in your life.
find plenty of ideas here. “People can
find that special gift,” says Myra. “From Sat 13 Jul 10:30–12:45
“There’s something £5 upwards, there really is something for TWYN-Y-GAER IRON AGE
�� for everyone,” everyone, and people will find a present HILLFORT
4 Mile Archaeology walk
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has been running
that is not just unusual, but actually
unique.” Booking essential on 01874 623366
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with her husband
The welcoming atmosphere at the Sun 14 Jul
ABERGAVENNY CARNIVAL
antiques centre is reminiscent of the old
for four years.
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days when the building was a busy pub.
The drinks on offer nowadays may be
Sat 20 Jul 11:00–15:00
PEN Y FAN CIRCULAR
something that is
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non-alcoholic, but the ambience is the
same, with customers sitting in front of
41⁄2 Mile walk
unique. It’s not like a roaring fire under the beams of this
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shop where there DISCOVER THE SECRETS OF THE
“The Lord Nelson Antiques Centre is now BLACK MOUNTAIN QUARRIES!
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of gifts all the our main purpose in life and we both find A weekend of guided tours
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The Star Inn: Talybont-on-
Sat 27 Jul 10:30–16:00
SOLAR SCOPES
at the National Park Visitor Centre,
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01874 623366. THE Star Inn in Talybont on
www.breconbeacons.org The friendly and welcoming Talybont Stores, Cafe and Post
Usk is an award-winning pub
Office can be found in the centre of Talybont On Usk just
Sat 27 Jul 10:00–14:30 located by the Monmouthshire
outside Brecon.
MYNYDD TROED & & Brecon Canal in the Brecon
Beacons National Park. It’s the one stop shop for all your provisions including fresh
PENYRWRLODD LONG CAIRN bread, milk, eggs
8 Mile walk With an ever-changing
and local produce.
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Sat 28 Jul 10:30–15:30
accommodation upstairs for one from June 14-16 and Additionally, it’s ��
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those who fancy staying out,
landlords Ian and Anna Bell
another from October 11-13
and around the local area
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A MAGNIFICENT collection of treasures
SPECTACULARLY set in the beautiful Aberglasney House and Gardens is a awaits you at Powis, exceptional art, statues
Tywi valley of Carmarthenshire, medieval house and gardens set in the Thu 8–Sun 11 Aug
and furniture collected from Europe, India BRECON FRINGE FESTIVAL 2013
Aberglasney House features one of the Tywi Valley located just off the busy A40 and the Orient adorn the castle.
finest gardens in Wales. road between Llandeilo and Carmarthen www.breconfringe.co.uk for details.
town. The house and grounds are reported Outside you can enjoy the sensual delights Mon 12 Aug 19.30–23.00
Aberglasney Gardens have been an of the 26-acre garden, with dramatic
inspiration to poets since 1477 and the to be haunted. Thomas Phillips, a wealthy PERSEID METEOR SHOWER
surgeon with the East India Company, who 17th century terraces, lavish borders and Booking essential on 01874 623366
story of Aberglasney spans many centuries, panoramic views.
but, the house’s origins are still shrouded owned the property and died in 1824 has Venue: National Park Visitor Centre,
in obscurity. reportedly been seen on many occasions Over 700 years of history unfolds here, LD3 8ER
in the grounds by gardeners and butlers. as Powis gradually changed from a Tue 13 Aug 14:00–16:00
medieval stronghold for Welsh princes to WALK, TALK AND TEA
an imposing residence for generations of
The White House Inn

A 4 mile, circular walk around
noblemen. Mynydd Illtud Booking essential on
Step inside to discover more about some 01874 623366
of the fascinating families that have lived
Sennybridge here and how they have survived turbulent
times.
Thu 15 Aug 10:30–12:30
NATURE’S GAMES AND
CHALLENGES
Visit Wales Powis Castle is open every day until Booking essential Repeat.
�� November 3, opening times for the castle
and museum 12.30pm - 5pm with the last Thu 15–Sun 18 Aug
entry at 4.15pm. THE GREEN MAN FESTIVAL
The garden is open from 11am - 5.30pm
Booking essential
with the last entry at 5pm. Earlier closing Sat 17 Aug 09:15–15:00
times operate during March and from EXPLORE THE WYE VALLEY:
October 1 to November 3. Glasbury to Hay
Sun 18 Aug 09:15–15:00
Situated over-looking the Cwmwysg Valley on the A40 WAKING THE CAT
Dine in our conservatory Restaurant and experience the Booking essential on 01874 623366
www.breconbeacons.org
flavours of our traditional home-cooked produce
Sat 24 Aug 10:00–16:00
We cater for: • Wedding Receptions • Christenings BWLCH WITH ALTITUDE
• Family Parties • Coach Parties CHALLENGE
12 Mile circular walk
Traditional Sunday Lunches (booking advisable) Booking essential on 01874 730215
www.bwlchwalks.co.uk
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Mountain Riders
Tregoyd Mountain Riders offer horse you talk to them before you arrive to
The National
Garden Scheme
Sat 24–Sun 25 Aug riding, pony trekking, hacking, riding ensure you have the very best tailor made
TALGARTH FESTIVAL OF THE holidays, riding lessons, bed and ride.
BLACK MOUNTAINS breakfast for horses and riders and In the summer the riding routes go
Sat 24–Mon 26 Aug livery in the Brecon Beacons National straight up onto the Black Mountains with
BRECON BEACONS SUMMER FAYRE Park. They cater for all ages and abilities 360 degree views across to the Brecon
National Park Visitor Centre, Libanus, and are open all year round. Beacons with no road work involved. A
Tregoyd take great care in matching your perfect way to see the birds and wildlife of
Mon 26 Aug 16:00 Start
riding experience, height and weight to the National Park.
LLANGYNIDR DUCK RACE FUN
one of their experienced trekking ponies
Sat 31 Aug 13:00–16:00 and horses. This is why they advise that
12TH C PHYSICIANS TO 21ST C
Big Pit
GRAZIERS
4.5 Mile walk
www.breconbeacons.org Every year NGS gardens welcome around
750,000 visitors.
Sun 1 Sep 13:00–16:00
THE CHURCH OF TWO SAINTS: THE Big Pit in Blaenavon is a real coal Most of the gardens are privately owned
Exploring the footpaths of mine and one of Britain’s leading mining and open just a few times each year.
Llanddeusant museums. To find out about local gardens open in
Booking essential on 01874 623366. With facilities to educate and entertain all this area, please visit www.ngs.org.uk.
www.breconbeacons.org ages, Big Pit is an exciting and informative
day out.
Sat 7–Sun 15 Sep
BRECKNOCK HISTORY EVENTS Enjoy a multi-media tour of a modern coal The Brecon Beacons
brecon.library@powys.gov.uk mine with a virtual miner in the mining
galleries, exhibitions in the pithead baths Park Society
Sat 7 Sep 14:00–16:30 and historic colliery buildings open to the
PEN-Y-CRUG – ARCHAEOLOGY The Brecon Beacons Park Society are an
public for the first time. independent membership organisation
WALK
3.5 Miles All this and the world-famous which organise guided walks throughout
Booking Essential on 01874 623366 underground tour. Go 300 feet the year.
www.breconbeacons.org underground with a real miner and see For more information go to www.brecon
what life was like for the thousands of men beaconsparksociety.org.
Sat 14 Sep 10:00–14:00 who worked at the coal face.
THE NAKED LADIES OF HAY
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Sat 14–Sun 15 Sep 09:45-16:00
SAFETY ON THE HILLS
On your bike
Bronze NNAS Navigation course Capitalising on over 25 years experience
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supply high quality mountain bikes, road
Mon 16 Sep 10:30–12:00
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HEATHER, HONEY & HERITAGE and more.
WALK With over 1,000 bikes in their catalogue,
Booking essential on: 01495 742333 they’re sure to have the right bike at the
Sat 21–Sun 22 Sep
ABERGAVENNY FOOD FESTIVAL
www.abergavennyfoodfestival.com
right price for you stocking the highest
quality brands such as Cannondale,
KTM, Lapierre, Moda, Santa Cruz, Scott,
Specialized, Trek and many more.
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LLANDOVERY SHEEP FESTIVAL For more info call Biped Cycles, 10 Ship
Street, Brecon on 01874 622296 or 07970
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It’s wet, it’s wild Take a Twizzy WHAT’S ON…

and it’s fun! Talgarth, as part of the Eco

Travel network, is home to
a Twizzy‚ an electric car
which is available for hire
Sun 29 Sept 10:00–12:00
FUNGI FORAY
Booking Essential on 01874 623366
www.breconbeacons.org
BLACK Mountain from the Old Radnor Barns
Activities is an B&B - and a charging
Sat 29 Sep 13:00–16:00
Adventure Activity point is available at Melin
FUNGI AND LICHENS
Licensed Centre Booking Essential on 01874 623366
Talgarth Mill - just in
(AALA), established www.breconbeacons.org
case your legs get tired
in 1992 which has of walking during the Sat 5 Oct 10:00–15:00
grown in both size Talgarth Walking Festival The electric Twizzy
BRECON BEACONS FOOD
and reputation as from Saturday, May 4 - Monday, May 6. For more information go FESTIVAL
a provider of high to www.visittalgarth.co.uk. www.breconbeacons.org
quality outdoor
pursuits. Sat 5 Oct 19:00-21:30
Taff Trail
With a wide range of STARGAZING
clients such as stag and Booking essential on 01874 623366
hen parties, families, Thu 10–Mon 14 Oct
social groups, schools, THE Taff Trail is a multi-purpose route between the Cardiff HAY WALKING FESTIVAL
youth groups to blue waterfront at Cardiff Bay in the south and the market town of www.haywalking.org
chip companies, you Brecon in the north.
can come for a day, Sat 19 Oct 09:45-17:00
55 miles (88km) in length, it passes close to Pontypridd and BEACONS CIRCUIT
weekend or stay for up
Merthyr Tydfil and through a wide variety of urban and suburban 11 Mile walk
to a week.
landscapes of those towns and the open moorland of the Brecon Booking essential on 01874 623366
Black Mountains Beacons.
Activities also arrange Sat 19–Sun 20 Oct 09:45–16:00
There are also many ‘green fingers’ where the Taff Trail itself
team development SAFETY ON THE HILLS
appears to bring
and incentive days Bronze NNAS Navigation course
the countryside
for companies from Booking essential on 01874 623366
into the town.
all over the UK with a dedicated development team happy to
discuss company requirements and design the course to meet The Taff Trail is Sat 26 Oct–Sun 3 Nov 10:00–16:00
requirements. used by walkers every day
and cyclists ARTS AND CRAFTS FAYRE
Activities available include rock climbing, canoeing, gorge
for trips of
adventure, caving, high level ropes, kayaking, raft building,
varying length
Mon 28 Oct–Sun 3 Nov
archery, clay shooting, mountain biking, zip wire, white water BRECON ARTS WEEK
throughout the
rafting and land carting.
year. Parts are Sat 29 Nov–Mon 1 Dec 10:00–16.30
Coming soon to Black Mountain Activities: Balls of Fury also suitable for HAY WINTER WEEKEND
paintballing. horseriders.
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Camp Cynrig Village Abergavenny Market

Let Camp Cynrig Village to escape the stresses of Centrally located in the town known as Less well known, yet equally worth a visit
transport you away from everyday life and enjoy the ‘Gateway to Wales’, Abergavenny are the Friday and Saturday markets.
the trappings of modern a unique and very cool Tuesday market is well known as one of Other events held in the Market Hall
life, however you like to glamping experience in the major markets in Wales. include the ever popular Farmers Market,
unwind, this is the place the beauty of Mid Wales. Visitors come from far and wide to enjoy Craft Fair, Antiques Fair, Flea Market, Arts
to do it. Within the immediate a traditional indoor and outdoor market and Crafts Market and Abergavenny’s
Situated in the heart area you can take a lazy with over 200 stalls selling a huge variety annual food festival.
of the Brecon Beacons walk, following the river of goods.
National Park, an area upstream and stopping
of outstanding natural for a swim or a picnic
beauty. Their glamping along the way or take
site is approximately four miles from the a two minute walk to Cantref Adventure
historical cathedral town of Brecon and Farm for a fun filled day of games and
just minutes from the foothills of Pen y animals – sure to keep the children
Fan, in the heart of the countryside. entertained for hours.
Camp Cynrig Village’s traditional Sioux Back at the campsite you can send the
tipis are set apart from each other in a children to collect eggs from our chickens
gently sloping field, bordered by the river to cook for breakfast on the open fire,
Cynrig in a quiet and peaceful area, you or simply while away the hours lazing
will not get a more perfect location. The in the hammock and playing board or
glamping campsite is wonderful for kid’s card games on the breakfast bar or picnic
adventures with ample space for them to
play at being Indian braves while you relax
benches.
Abergavenny
and enjoy your peaceful surroundings
Market
The Old Rectory Hotel
whilst shrouded in rustic luxury.
Fully equipped, well-lit, ventilated NP7 5HD
and cosy, the tipi is an opulent way to
experience living with nature. Open:- Every
All you need to do is arrive to a deluxe Nestling between the Black Mountains offer robustly flavoured but elegantly Tuesday,
canopy under the stars, with everything
ready and waiting for you, the hassle of
and the Brecon Beacons in the
picturesque village of Llangattock lays The
presented food. Friday and Saturday
The bar offers the perfect place to indulge
normal camping has vanished. Old Rectory Hotel. Dating back to the
16th century this hostelry was the former
in relaxation, where the atmosphere is Flea Market
Just bring your own bedding, torch and
food. There is a toilet and shower block home of the celebrated poet Henry
informal and friendly, with comfy seating
and an extensive range of beers, wines and
Every Wednesday
Vaughan.
which hosts hot showers and flush toilets
This enchanting and elegant country
spirits which will surely revive the weariest
of souls. Afternoon tea may be taken on
For a full list of our
and if cooking on an open fire gets too
much for you, take a 10 minute walk house captures the charm of yesteryear, the front lawn where guests can linger to antiques, crafts and
through the calm country lanes to The whilst providing all the modern amenities enjoy the peace and tranquility. other events please
which discerning travelers now demand.
White Swan in Llanfrynach for a delicious
pub cooked meal. The 24 en-suite rooms offer luxurious
Their par three, nine hole golf course phone the market
provides uninterrupted views across some
All tipis have their accommodation with a mixture of family of the finest scenery in Wales, whilst the office on 01873
own fire pit allowing and suite rooms enabling the perfect
environment in which to unwind.
walkers and cyclists amongst you can easily 735811
you to spend your access the Monmouthshire and Breconshire
evenings outside next Take time out to enjoy the views from Canal. Stargazers will be delighted to know www.abergavenny
to a glowing log fire,
stargazing the hours
the comfort of our AA Rosette Awarded
conservatory restaurant, where chef patron
that the surrounding area has recently been
awarded Dark Sky Reserve Status.
market.co.uk
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away. Shaun Ellis is renowned for the excellence The Rectory banquet suite will cater for 120 FREE ADMISSION
Camp Cynrig Tipi of his culinary delights. Shaun is devoted guests and the marquee 140 guests making
Village is the ideal place to sourcing the finest quality, seasonal,
local produce and creating menus which
them an ideal venue for weddings including Tel 01873 735811
civil ceremonies
- conferences or
Dinmore Leisure
private functions,
and their dedicated,
attentive and
friendly staff are
Welcome to Dinmore Leisure, set in the with a choice of the best names in the on hand to ensure
heart of Herefordshire. business, all backed by full service and they exceed your
They have everything you need to enjoy support from their experienced team. expectations. ��
the freedom and pleasure of touring As well as new and used caravans See back page for ��
caravans to the full. and motorhomes they also have an
They share a passion for caravanning so exceptionally well stocked leisure shop,
advert. ��
full of essential products and accessories For more ��
their only interest is in guiding you to what information call The
will suit you best. to help you make the most of your travels.
Old Rectory Hotel ��
You are most welcome to come along and
They stock both new and used caravans see what they have on display in the shop. on 01873 810373. ��
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White Balkan Beacons Mountain

Haywood Farm Biking Take a generous portion of Klezmer and leave to chill in
Amsterdam for five years. Mix with the same amount of raw
Balkan brass. Beat. Add equal measures of ska, dub and a
White Haywood Farm restaurant and B&B in Craswell near pinch of punk. Bring to boil and serve. Plethiad Festival, Balkan The Brecon Beacons National Park has 15
Hereford has something for everyone. Beacons. graded mountain bike routes developed
They specialise in traditional home cooked meals, snacks, cream Plethiad, the Balkan Beacons festival taking place from Friday, with beginners’ routes up to a ‘killer’ route
teas etc and local beers, ciders, fruit juices and much more from May 31 to Sunday, June 2 will feature eastern European Balkan in Talgarth for the expert.
the local area. Beat and Klezmer at various pubs and cafes in Brecon. The yellow routes are less than 8km, fairly
For more information call 01981 510324, email info@blackmoun Theatr Brycheiniog will stage Klezmer workshops on Sunday, June flat, easy terrain and suitable for beginners.
tainsfarmrestaurant.co.uk or go to www.blackmountainsfarmresta 2 culminating in a Klezmer Keilidh in the evening. Green routes are 8 to 20km, moderate
urant.co.uk. The festival will be launched on Friday, May 31 at the Hours Cafe climbs and descents and suitable for
See the White Haywood Farm advert on page 29. and Bookshop with a live Klezmer band. novices.
Blue routes are 8 to 25km, moderately
The Regimental Museum

steep inclines, more technical expertise
required, suitable for intermediates.
Red Routes are 30 to 40km, steep, slippery
of The Royal Welsh terrain, obstacles requiring good bike with
sound brakes - experienced bikers.
THE South Wales Borderers hour to visit the museum, Black routes are over 50km, extreme
Museum is located in Brecon, which contains treasures of terrain which most people would consider
the Regiment’s home for over the ‘Old 24th’, South Wales unridable. Experts only.
120 years. Borderers, the Monmouthshire All the routes are circular and start from
When you come to Brecon Regiment and, more recently, ‘hubs’ which have facilities such as
be sure to reserve at least one The Royal Regiment of Wales accommodation, pubs, places to eat,
(24th/41st parking and toilets.
Foot). These are in Brecon, Crickhowell,
The Sennybridge, Talgarth and Talybont-on-
Barracks, Usk.
The The routes cross open landscape but you
Watton, can find skilled mountain bike guides
Brecon, ready to lead you if you prefer.
Powys,
LD3 7EB. So if you’re planning to get away from it all
Tel: with friends, look no further.
01874
613310
www.breconbeaconstourism.co.uk For more details go to www.mtbbrecon
beacons.co.uk.
Useful Numbers …
POLICE – AMBULANCE – FIRE
– MOUNTAIN RESCUE .......... 999 or 112
CHILDLINE ............................. 0800 1111
RSPCA .............................0300 123 4999
TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRES
Brecon .............................. 01874 622485
Ystradgynlais ....................01639 844854
THEATRES
POLICE STATION ............ 0845 3302000 NSPCC ............................. 0808 8005000 Kington .............................01544 230778 Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon ....................
CRIMESTOPPERS ................ 0800 555111 Talgarth ............................ 01874 712226 01874 611622
HOSPITALS Hay ................................... 01497 820144
SAMARITANS .................. 08457 909090 Wyeside, Builth Wells ....... 01982 552555
Brecon War Memorial & Bronllys Presteigne .........................01544 260650
........................................... 01874 622443 Theatr Hafren .................... 01686 805376
�� Builth Cottage ................... 01982 552221
Llandrindod Wells ............01597 822600
Crickhowell ...................... 01873 813660 MUSEUMS
�� Llandovery ........................01550 722200

Llandrindod Wells ............ 01597 822951
Welshpool ......................... 01938 552043
Leominster ........................ 01568 616460
Brecknock, Brecon ........... 01874 624121
South Wales Borderers ......01874 613310
�� Nevill Hall (Abergavenny) 01873 732732 Radnorshire Museum
LEISURE CENTRES (Llandrindod Wells) .......... 01597 824513
�� Knighton ........................... 01547 528633 Brecon .............................. 01874 623677
Newtown .......................... 01686 617200 National Cycle Museum .... 01597 825531
Builth Wells ...................... 01982 552324 Judges Lodging ..................01544 260650
Victorial War Memorial (Welshpool) Gwernyfed and Hay ......... 01497 847740
...........................................01938 558900 Llandrindod Wells ............ 01597 824249 NEWSPAPERS
Hereford ............................01432 355444 Rhayader ........................... 01597 810355 Brecon & Radnor Express ...01874 610111
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Escape to the country...

BRECON Beacons Holiday Cottages have There are plenty of second hand
over 350 fabulous self-catering holiday bookshops and antique shops to browse
cottages in the Brecon Beacons National in nearby Hay-on-Wye as well as ancient
Park, The Black Mountains, Wye Valley castles, farmers markets and local pubs
and beyond. and restaurants – many of them using
Nearer than you think, only three hours nothing but the best locally sourced food..
from London and less than three hours With the national park having been
from Birmingham - the area is perfect awarded ‘Dark Sky Reserve’ status this
for a relaxing weekend break in a cosy year the company has holiday cottages
cottage with a great log fire or with the available where the owners provide
family. telescopes or binoculars to be able to look
There is plenty for children to do and at the stars, an astronomer’s paradise.
dogs are welcome in many of the Brecon There are opportunities to stay in a
Beacons holiday cottages. You could romantic medieval tower with a four
even leave the car behind and explore the poster bed, a beautiful watermill sleeping
Brecon Beacons National Park in Tomas, 10 by the River Usk with trout and salmon
the Twizzy electric car. fishing or a cottage with private coarse
fishing ponds.
There is also the
highest inhabited
farmstead in the
Black Mountains
with superb views
– voted as the best Equally as attractive are the remote
loo with a view mountain farmhouses, cottages in villages
- the quirky cottage with a pub nearby and in Brecon beside
with a telephone the canal, bungalows to suit some people
box converted to a and larger properties to sleep up to 22
shower room, eco guests - perfect for a family gathering
houses, cottages or a party. There are also cottages with
with tennis courts, children in mind – with safe play areas
saunas, hot tubs and To sum it up all, the area is perfect for There are lakes, rivers, waterfalls,
swimming pools as all types of outdoor pursuits including mountains and valleys in abundance and
well as cabins and a walking, mountain biking, pony trekking the area is also a magnet for bird watchers,
railway carriage. and riding. golf enthusiasts and hang gliders.
Brecon Beacons
Holiday Cottages
340 cottages and farmhouses, sleeping 2-40 on the
Brecon Beacons, Black Mountains, Wye Valley & South
Wales Valleys.
Wonderful unspoilt location, excellent for all outdoor pur-

suits-walking, canoeing, climbing, gliding, cycling, pony
trekking & sailing. Red Kite country, lakes, rivers, streams
& waterfalls. Delightful riverside cottages & rambling
farmhouses, warm and comfortable with oak beams and
open fires. Ideal for group weekends and family reun-
ions. Nearby inns have good food and real ales. Pets
Welcome. Open all year and short breaks available. All
our friendly staff have visited the cottages and can help
Brecon Beacons Holiday Cottages
you find the right one to suit your requirements.
Brynoyre, Talybont on Usk, Brecon, Powys, LD3 7YS
Tel: 01874 676446 Fax: 01874 676416 Per unit £184 min-£2850 max.
Email: enquiries@breconcottages.com
www.breconcottages.com
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