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February 2020
Supported by the Victoria Hall Centenary Committee
Please send contributions for inclusion by the 20th to:
Ainsley on 01591 610487 E-mail: [email protected]
or Lindsay E-mail: [email protected]
Or leave at the Neuadd Arms clearly marked with your name and telephone number.
Owing to difficulties in collecting payments, we now require that any ‘one-off’ adverts must be paid for in advance to be included.
Grapevine can be viewed online by following the link at victoriahall-llanwrtydwells.co.uk/grapevine
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FEBRUARY DIARY
And in March
1 “The Chapel” Concert in Victoria Hall. 8pm – 1am
T.J.Roberts and The Shoebox Orchestra
5 Anna Knowles talk on Lord Nelson in the Heritage Centre at 7 pm
6 Thursday Club in the Belle Vue at 2.00 pm
6 Llanwrtyd Eisteddfod AGM, 7.30pm in the Institute
6 Twinning Association Business Meeting 8 pm in the Institute
13 Merched y Bont at 7.00 pm in Victoria Hall – Members Night
18 Community Lunch in St James Church from 12.30 pm
20 Thursday Club in the Belle Vue at 2.00 pm
20 Irfon Valley Country Women. Beulah Reading Room, 7.00pm
22 Charity Auction, Hog Roast, Buffet, Bar & Disco. Victoria Hall 7.30pm
23 Film Night in Victoria Hall -7.30 pm - ‘Rocket Man’
25 Pancakes in St James Church 12 - 2 pm – eat in or takeaway or both!
27 Gardening Club in Victoria Hall 7.30 pm
28 Twinning Twmpath/Celidh in Victoria Hall 7.30 pm
29 Coffee morning in Heritage Centre 10.30 am
1 St David’s Day Celebration Lunch in Victoria Hall – see posters
Bromsgrove Hall Weekly Activities
Monday Dôlafon Ducklings (Parents & Toddlers) Senior Badminton
9.00 - 11.30 am 7.30 - 9.30 pm
Tuesday Dôlafon Ducklings (Parents & Toddlers) Adult Table Tennis - all abilities welcome
9.00 - 11.30 am 7.00 – 9.00 pm
Wednesday Dôlafon Ducklings (Parents & Toddlers) 9.00 - 11.30 am Thursday Senior Badminton 7.30 -9.30 pm
Weekly Classes In The Victoria Hall (Tel: 610487) Rosie’s Monday Classes
Primary Schoolchildren 5 – 11 years Adult Keep Fit
4.30 – 5.30 pm 6.00 – 7.00pm
Tuesday The Well Singers 10.45am – 12 noon
DISCLAIMER The views expressed in advertisements or articles in the Grapevine do not necessarily
reflect the opinions of the Editorial Staff
Llanwrtyd Wells Community Transport
December was a busy month for LWCT. As well as entering the Christmas Tree Festival at St James’s Church, there were regular coffee mornings at the Heart of Wales Coffee Club and visitors and volunteers enjoyed a morning of music and singing with Mairead Matthews, Jacquie Brown and Annis Jones.
There was also a visit to the Wyeside to enjoy “A Celtic Christmas” with the award-winning band Calon and an afternoon tea at the Caer Beris with the Builth Male Voice Choir.
There will be further events and outings organised in the New Year, so look out for notices.
There was a Judicial Review in London (attended by Operations Manager Laura Burns) brought about by a challenge from the Bus and Coach Association that Community Transport Schemes are trading commercially because they tender for school transport contracts alongside coach firms. These contracts are an essential source of income as they subsidise other services such as “shoppa” buses and the Llanwrtyd Community Centre amongst other things.
Judgement has been deferred and we will have to wait until sometime next year for the Department of Transport to issue further guidance on existing legislation, but it seems that each case would have to be considered on an individual basis. The final decision could have much wider-reaching repercussions on charities and other not-for-profit organisations.
Don’t forget to look out for the monthly Community Transport Newsletter, which gives updates in more detail as well as featuring other articles of interest.
Happy New Year from everyone at Llanwrtyd Wells Community Transport!
POPPY APPEAL UPDATE
The 2019 Llanwrtyd and District Poppy Appeal amounted to £2390 Made up from the proceeds of our coffee morning in November, box collections; generous donations; wreath purchases; Church collection
and the prize for winning the Christmas Tree Competition
A very big thank you to everyone
Keep Fit with Rosie
Victoria Hall, Llanwrtyd
Monday
Exercise and dance routines for glowing health, well-being and
fun! [
Great music from across the decades to move and groove
your body into shape.
Monday evenings, from 6.00 - 7.00 pm February 3, 10, 17, 24
Block of 4 sessions for £16.00 £6 per session
Your chance to get moving for life!
For more information email: [email protected]
or call: Rosie Hazell on 07585 199 315
Seated alternatives offered for health issues
Commit today for a healthier tomorrow!
Qualified, DBS, Code of Practice & Fully Insured Member of
THE DROVERS REST RESTAURANT Tel: 01591 610264 www.food-food-food.co.uk
SPECIAL VINTAGE AFTERNOON TEA
Enjoy a relaxing vintage afternoon tea at The Drovers Rest for just £14.95
A selection of homemade cakes Finger sandwiches Scones with jam and fresh clotted cream Served with a selection of tea or coffee
Presented on beautiful vintage crockery
For something really special add a glass of Champagne to your vintage tea for just £6.50 per glass
BOOKING ESSENTIAL
A perfect treat for a special occasion Gift Vouchers available
MIKE MORRIS Fresh Fish
Delivered to your door Every Thursday
Calling in Llanwrtyd, Beulah, Abergwesyn, Cefn Gorwydd, Llangammarch and Garth
If you would like Mike to call Please give your name and address to:
Mrs J King 01591 620731 or Ainsley 01591 610487
Authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the
Prudential Regulation Authority.
Reg. Address: 20 Market St, Builth Wells
Credit Unions offer a real alternative to payday loans and doorstep lenders and
their sky-high rates of interest.
Want to know more?
Contact Red Kite Credit Union on 01982 551000 or 01597 824000,
or visit our new service point at the Old Station Community Centre in
Llanwrtyd Wells
www.redkitecreditunion.co.uk
CLOTHES SWAP FUNDRAISER
Dig out your 'Wardrobe Wallflowers' and bring them to New Hall, Victoria Road
on Wednesday 26th February
between 12 midday and 4pm
£5.00 will buy you a bread and soup lunch plus
tea/coffee and cake.
You will also get to leave your wallflowers and choose 'new to you' item(s) from the clothes donated by
others. A minimum of £1 per item is requested.
ALL proceeds will go to Crohns and Colitis UK
www.crohnsandcolitis.org.uk
Be proud to say #iwearusedclothes while reducing
landfill and helping to fund research into a cure for these devastating and debilitating diseases.
Looking forward to seeing you
June Duncan
01591 610265/07917 866388
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THE DROVERS REST RESTAURANT Dolycoed Road, Llanwrtyd Wells
Phone Peter James MBE 01591 610264 or 610563 www.food-food-food.co.uk
Accommodation Available
Gourmet Licensed Restaurant
Private functions catered for
Lunches – Teas – Dinners
FOR LUNCHES AND EVENING DINNERS
PLEASE PRE BOOK ESSENTIAL
TEL: 01591 610264
P. R. James M.B.E. Proprietor, The Drovers Rest, Dolecoed Road, Llanwrtyd Wells, Powys LD5 4RA
True Taste
Hospitality Bronze award
2003-4
True Taste Dining Out
2004 Bronze
Green Tourism
Business Scheme
Gold Award
Station Road
Llanwrtyd Wells
01591 610515
FINE DINING IN RELAXED SETTING 4 STAR ACCOMMODATION
STUNNING VIEWS GREEN BUSINESS
GOOD FOOD / GOOD HOTEL GUIDE
Restaurant open from 7.30pm to 9.00pm Open to all – pre-booking essential
www.lasswadehotel.co.uk
THE TROUT INN BEULAH
Dave & Heather Saunders
Beulah Llanwrtyd Wells
Powys LD5 4TA
Tel: 01591 620235 Mobile: 07800 759551
∗∗ A WARM WELCOME ∗∗
∗∗ GOOD FOOD ∗∗
∗∗ B & B ∗∗
www.neuaddarmshotel.co.uk
Friday 14th February – St. Valentine’s Day Celebrate by treating the one you love to a romantic Valentine’s meal at the Neuadd Arms. Booking essential. See posters for menu.
Tuesday 25th February – Shrove Tuesday Come and be shriven (the absolution of your sins through confession and penance) with a wide selection of savoury and sweet pancakes. Mix & match for the perfect Pancake Day meal.
Saturday 29th February – Leap Year Curry Night To celebrate the extra day this year we are holding one of our famous curry nights. Try as many as you like, come back for more.
01591 610236
GOFAL TRAED GYFAN ANTOINETTE’S TOTAL FOOT CARE
After over 30 years in Nursing I have now retrained to be a fully qualified Foot Health Practitioner.
For professional treatment
of foot related problems such as: Nail cutting
Corns or Callus Cracked heels Athlete’s foot Ingrown nails
Thickened nails Diabetic foot care
For a visit in the comfort of your own home call Antoinette de Kleijn S.A.C. DIP FHP
07419 377136
THE BEAUTY PATCH Llangammarch Wells
Treatments include: Waxing, Facials,
Eyebrow Shaping & Tinting, Gel Polish Manicure,
Pedicure, Hot Stones Massage
Book now for treatments in my beauty salon.
Contact me (Kate Jones) on: 620580/07758 071818 or [email protected] or via my facebook page
‘The Beauty Patch Llangammarch’
Lorraine’s Alterations Alexandra House, Irfon Crescent, Llanwrtyd Wells LD5 4ST
25 years professional sewing experience!
Shop Hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri. 1:00pm – 5:00pm Wednesdays: 1:00pm – 6:00pm
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Llanwrtyd Wells & District Twinning Association
The Twinning Association's Annual Dinner at the Neuadd Arms hotel on 17th January was attended by nearly 40 members. It was a very enjoyable evening filled with friendship, food and fun - a sumptuous 3-course meal complete with Christmas crackers, silly hats, toys and jokes. Following the meal, there were toasts to our friends in twin-towns Meriel and Cesky Krumlov, then a short speech from the Chairman, Bryn, who thanked everyone for all their hard work and support of the Twinning Association, in particular our Secretary, Liz. The staff of the Neuadd Arms were also thanked and applauded for the excellent dinner, much appreciated by all. Entertainment organised by Tony included some awful jokes and a 'best tie' competition, easily won by Lindsay with his ultra-shocking-pink tie that beautifully matched his brightly-coloured shirt. Members were also updated about a forthcoming Charity International Rugby Match, France (Meriel Coqauvins) v Wales (Llanwrtyd Bears) on the Dolwen Field on Friday 22nd February, kick-off at 1.30pm. In the evening, a Charity Night in the Victoria Hall at 7.30pm includes a hog-roast (vegetarian option), buffet, disco, bar and charity auction. Tickets @ £10 from David Price tel. 07557990741. Proceeds will be split between '2 Wish Upon a Star' and a French charity. The evening ended with more socialising over coffee and mince pies in the lounge. Everybody's welcome at the forthcoming meetings: Business meeting: Thursday February 6th at 8pm in the Institute. Social event: a Twmpath on Friday February 28th in the Victoria Hall at 7.30pm with local band, Di Enw, and caller, Ann Hill. Bring'n'share buffet, bring your own drinks, raffle. Tickets @ £5 available from local shops/on the door. Proceeds to the TA. AGM: Thursday March 5 at 8pm in the Institute with a review of last year's activities and finances, also elections/re-elections of officers for the coming year. For more information about the Twinning Association, email the Secretary, Liz: [email protected] or ring the Chairman, Bryn, on 01591 610633, new members welcome!
Are you looking for a rewarding career in social care?
If so, we’d love you to come and join our team!
We have roles available across Llanwrtyd Wells, Cwmllynfell,
Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Carmarthen. In this role you will support
people with their daily lives so no two days will be the same.
Experience in care is not essential however, a passion for ensuring
everyone we support have fun and fulfilled lives is. We provide an
excellent induction and sector leading training program as well as
supporting you through your QCF in Health and Social Care!
Call our recruitment line on: 0300 124 0177 Apply online at: www.accomplish-group.co.uk/careers
Accomplish is an equal opportunities employer.
DOLWEN FIELD UPDATE
Just before Christmas, the Committee submitted an application to the National Lottery People & Places Fund for just over £300,000. As most of you will know, this was our second attempt, which contained far more detail and evidence of community support. Unfortunately, last week we were informed that we had been unsuccessful again. We are asking for a large sum of money, and although the feedback stated it was a good application, they felt there were more deserving projects. They again said that the project lacked community-led support, and therefore we need to come back to the community to ask how we should proceed with the project to take it further.
Our current ideas for the project as it stands, involves the following:
1. Putting in an access road from the Cefn Gorwydd Road to the Pavilion,
with parking for 20 cars.
2. Installing a running/walking/cycling track with outdoor fitness
equipment.
3. Creating a community Sensory Garden behind the Pavilion.
4. Installing a “Repair Shed” next to the Pavilion.
The Committee are totally determined to get activities happening on the Dolwen Field and in the Pavilion. We have already raised over £9000, with community support and involvement, and planning permission has been granted. We are delighted to see that the newly formed local rugby club – The Llanwrtyd Bears- are keen to use the field. They are due to play against a visiting French team on the Field shortly.
The potential for this project is huge, but we need your support! We need to know your views and hear your ideas.
We need your skills! We need you to be involved in any way you can – you don’t need to be part of the Committee!
The following people are your contacts for your feedback and ideas: Mr D Barlow – Chairman Mr M. Piggott – Secretary Mrs L Ball – Treasurer
Please let us know your feelings on the project. Should we ask for a lesser amount just to get the access road and car park? Should we completely rethink the whole idea? Your feedback is vital for this project to succeed. Thank you.
Kilsby House B&B and Self-Catering Cottage Caroline and Matthew Holley
Abergwesyn Road, Llanwrtyd Wells, LD5 4TL
Tel: 01591 610126 Email: [email protected]
www.kilsbybb.co.uk & www.kilsbycottage.co.uk A warm welcome with beautiful views across the Irfon Valley
1.2 miles from the town
St. James’ Church, Llanwrtyd - Charity Sleepover 22-23 November 2019 On the night of 22-23 November we held a Charity Sleepover to raise funds for the Open Doors Charity and also people who suffer from Homelessness. 13 of us were concerned about persecution and intimidation in certain countries overseas and also were very aware of the increasing problem of Homelessness.
We don’t have to walk 5 miles to the nearest muddy waterhole and then struggle back home with a small quantity of infected water to provide for the day. We don’t live in fear of being taken to a forced Labour Camp just because we keep a Bible at home, to be then incarcerated for 10 years. Our young girls are safe at home, not captured by extremists to be then taken away for use as sex slaves or subservient captives. We don’t have to bed down for the night in a shop doorway, in a sodden sleeping bag or on a sheet of cardboard, in heavy rain or sub-zero temperatures, intimidated by passing revellers.
Our aim was therefore to raise funds to support our chosen Charities, in our small way, to help alleviate persecution and intimidation and to provide aid for those who have no home or shelter. Our overnight stay was not the same as sleeping out of doors regardless of the weather. We met up at 9.00 pm, had hot drinks, talked and sang hymns until we decided maybe it was time to bed down for the night. We managed pretty well, despite the cold and a few snorers! It felt really cold by 5.00 am when someone’s hot water bottle burst and she woke up to find herself wet through! Staring at the church ceiling unable to sleep, inevitably, thoughts turned to those who sleep outdoors with no comfort whatsoever.
Eventually, after restless reflection, our morning team of volunteer ladies arrived who then provided a welcome cooked breakfast. (Again, lucky us, in comparison). The lead up to Christmas seemed to be all about getting and spending and having a good time. For many people, in many places, the real hope of Christmas must have seemed very distant, especially for the lonely or the abandoned. We are the fortunate ones but we hope in our small way that we could help to support at least some individuals or families who are intimidated, persecuted, isolated or homeless. Our communities gave us amazing support via sponsorship and donations on our venture and so a big thank you to all who helped us raise funds for our target charities. In total we raised £2,779 and this was distributed as follows:
“Open Doors”: £1,279 “Shelter Cymru”, Swansea: £400 “Matthew’s House”, Swansea: £400
“Faith in Families”: Brecon & Swansea £350 “Swansea Night Shelter”: £350
Thank you once again for supporting us regarding this initiative. Carol Jones and Rob Thomas (Llanwrtyd) and Liz. Bramley (Llanhamlach).
Ysgol Dôlafon After 43 years of service, Mrs Gill Taylor has retired from her post
as Teaching Assistant.
Mrs Angela Amor is also leaving us after 19 years service for a new
post in the Mid and West Wales Fire Service.
If you would like to contribute to her leaving gift, please send in any
donations to Helen in the school office.
We will be holding a farewell afternoon tea to say goodbye on Friday
14th February at 2pm in Bromsgrove Hall.
Everyone welcome.
Thank you.
THANK YOU
The Festival Committee would like to thank Stuart Reed, Lucas Evans, Nigel, David and Neil Price; Dai and Gareth Roberts, Neil Davies, Steve Amor and Kirk Halliwell for assisting with the transporting, erection of the tree and the fitting of the lights on the Town Green this Xmas.
Also, thanks to Timmy Evans for fabricating the new metal box and Simon Powell, Gareth Roberts and Phillip James for fitting the box for the tree.
Thanks to Howell Evans for fitting the new electrical box, supply cable and socket for the tree and connections for the new lights.
Special thanks to Arthur Wiggins of Pryor and Rickett for the generous gift of the tree to the Town and Gerald and Wendy Evans for the small trees to decorate the town ''
Llanwrtyd Wells Community Transport and Events Recycling
We are a voluntary ‘not for profit’ organisation that became operational in 2002, the initial aim was to provide transport for all, because public transport is somewhat limited in this area.
To become self-funding, the company branched out and is now registered as a professional dealer/broker of controlled waste. It has been responsible for providing recycling at many events, not least The Royal Welsh Showground.
To bring in more revenue a glass imploder was purchased to make the recycled glass into sharp free cullet in sizes from 250 micron dust to 10mm, which has many uses including landscaping, shot blasting, and when mixed with concrete or resin, makes home and garden ornaments for sale.
The organisation provides the following services to the community and surrounding areas: Daily shoppa buses, volunteer drivers using their own vehicles to take people to medical appointments etc, monthly day trips, community garden, Tuesday and Thursday Coffee Clubs at the Community Centre based at Llanwrtyd Station. Rooms at the centre which can be hired out for meetings, seminars and family occasions.
We have previously started and supported a Nosh Night on the third Friday of each month at Cilmery Community Hall; this has now been handed over to the hall committee. This is an opportunity for local people to get together and enjoy a take away meal and enjoy each other’s company.
We also started and supported a weekly Cuppa Club at the same place in Cilmery which has now been handed over to the hall committee. This takes place each Monday from 10.30am until 1pm.
We are looking to start up a Bridge Club, or even a Games Evening in Llanwrtyd where local people can play a range of indoor games and enjoy light refreshments whilst making new friends.
Please have a look on our website for further details about the things we provide at www.llanwrtydcommunitytransport.org.uk. On there is a catalogue of garden furniture and novelty items we make and which are for sale. There is information about glass cullet and its uses, from simple things like using in the top of plant pots to suppress weeds and deter slugs, or in the bottom of reptile tanks, to making paving, driveways and landscaping which may be of interest to local builders too.
If you or anyone you know are planning an event, please let us quote for dealing with your recycling and waste. There is information on our website about how we can help by advising on food and drink waste, preparing event environmental policies, waste audits, collection and removal of waste and provide Recycling Wardens when required.
We also have Shiva, our Indian Goddess who stands 18 feet tall and weighs three quarters of a ton and is made completely of recycled scrap of various kinds. Shiva can be hired for an event to amaze your attendees, so please have a look at the photos on our website of Shiva at the Landed Festival, which LWCT also support, or look in the August edition of our Newsletter for further information and photographs.
Please remember that we can only supply these services with your help. Subsidising transport and the other things we provide to make then financially affordable for our members and financially viable for the organisation is not easy. We are not asking for donations, we are asking that you have a look at what we provide and consider getting involved or purchasing our services if you feel they will meet your needs. Every penny we raise goes back into the communities of Llanwrtyd Well and surrounding area so please help us to keep these services going.
If you feel you would like to offer some time voluntarily, or if you would like to speak to someone about any of our services or receive a no obligation quote, please make contact with us at [email protected] or on 01982 552727/551295. We hope you feel our cause is worthwhile and would like to get involved, we would love to have you on our team.
The Bracken Trust Cancer Support service is coming to Llanwrtyd Wells
On Wednesday 5th February 2020 we will be holding a promotional event in the Doctors surgery in Llanwrtyd Wells If you are:
o affected by cancer: i.e. living with cancer, caring for someone who
has a cancer diagnosis or have experienced a cancer related
bereavement;
o a health professional;
o a voluntary sector representative;
o a potential volunteer
Please drop in………….. we would love to meet you so that we can
ensure that we do our best to provide the services you need/ would like to
work with (and give you an opportunity to meet some of the staff from The
Trust and have a taster therapy session)
At 12.30 there will be a short presentation about The Bracken Trust
Cancer Support Centre. This will be followed with some light refreshments
and the opportunity for you to chat to staff on an informal basis.
For more information about this exciting project, please contact Ann,
Helen or Kate on 01597 823646.
Monthly Community Lunch at St James’ Church
Everyone Welcome
Tuesday 18th
February 2020
from 12.30 pm
Come along for a freshly cooked locally sourced
two course lunch with vegetarian option
inc Tea or Coffee all for £5.00
A warm welcome to everyone
For home delivery or takeaways
please phone Ainsley on 610487
Cawl a Châân (Soup & Song)
To Celebrate St David’s Day
In Victoria Hall, 12.30 pm 1st March 2020
Come and enjoy a traditional Welsh meal
Cawl with Cheddar and Crusty Bread (with Vegetarian Option)
Bara Brith & Tea or Coffee All for £5.00
Irfon Valley Country Women Meeting in Beulah Reading Room
20th February 2020 at 7.00 pm
Guest speaker: Wynne Price - his life and times
Everyone Welcome - why not join a very friendly group Annual Membership £5.00 / Guests £1.00
LLANWRTRD WELLS TWINNING ASSOCIATION
ARE HOLDING A LEAP YEAR TWMPATH/CEILIDH
Friday 28th
in Victoria Hall at 7.30 pm
Di Enw Twin Path Band and caller Ann Hill
Bring your own drinks and a plate of food to share
Tickets from local shops or on the door £5.00 plus a raffle.
The Well (At the Zion Baptist vestry - behind Neuadd Arms, adjacent to Car Park)
Every Sunday at 6.00pm
Join us for a time of Contemporary Worship, Prayer and Reflection
(Please check if you are coming for the first time as currently there are renovation
works being carried out and the meeting may change venue at short notice)
ALL ARE WELCOME
For further details, contact David Webber 01591 610110
Llanwrtyd & District Heritage & Arts Centre
Calling all Artists 2020 ART COMPETITON
The Heritage Centre are holding an art competition open to artists throughout Wales with the theme
‘Peace Amongst Beauty’.
1st Prize £500, 2nd Prize £250 and visitors’ choice prize of £100. Work by the finalists will be exhibited in the
gallery in June
Full details can be obtained by contacting Lynne Brookes at the Heritage Centre on 01591 610067 or email:
[email protected] or by going to our website. (closing date for submissions Saturday 4th April 2020)
KINDLY SPONSORED BY
Col. Tim Van Rees and
Delia Hardy
Local Artist
Portrait & landscape
Commissions Undertaken
Phone: 01591 610204
Email: [email protected]
Monday 13, 20 & 27 January 2020 Victoria Hall, Llanwrtyd Wells 5 - 11 year olds 4.30 - 5.30 pm
Creative movement develops: imagination, expression coordination, concentration, cooperation & creativity
Creative movement encourages: respect, care, consideration, friendship & offers a sense of joy freedom in moving, enjoyment & happiness
Creative movement is your movement, whatever you can do is right for you!
For more information email: [email protected] Or call: Rosie Hazell on 07585 199 315 Qualified, DBS, Code of Practice & Fully Insured Member of :
£6.00 per session Concessions available for extra siblings from
the same family to keep it affordable! To cover hall hire, session fees are due at the beginning of each month for the whole month, thank you
CHILDREN’S CREATIVE MOVEMENT Fun times together to jump, roll, wriggle and giggle,
exploring children’s own movement! Adventures for Primary School Aged Children
All Welcome
The Well Singers Tuesdays in Victoria Hall, 10.45am – 12 noon
A weekly singing group for anyone who enjoys singing or wishes to improve; we cover a wide range of genre to include folk: pop;
and world song
No previous experience required - A warm welcome awaits
For further information please contact Becca Tel: 07980915660
Llanwrtyd Wells Auto Services Beulah Road, Llanwrtyd Wells, Powys. LD5 4RF
Tel: 01591 610259
Open 7am - 9pm Mon to Sat 9.30 am – 4.00 pm Sun
Come and visit our “One Stop Shop” for friendly service and some great deals including:
*** Free ATM services at Post Office Counter ***
"Unleaded and Diesel fuel supplied by Oil 4 Wales" Vehicle Accessories/Oils
Coal/Gas/Wood
Newspapers/Magazines/Greetings Cards Groceries/Fresh Dairy Products/Meat/Fish
Fruit and Veg/Bread and Cakes Hot Takeaway Drinks
Household/Cleaning Items Alcohol
Pet Foods
***Post Office Local Services***
We aim to be as competitive and flexible as possible, and are always willing to cater for individual needs.
Deals change periodically and are available while stocks last. Orders for delivery can be taken by phone, please ask for details
Happy New Year
We would like to express our thanks to everyone who contributed to making the New Year celebrations in the town this year such a great event, for locals and visitors alike. The Guardian newspaper listed Llanwrtyd Wells as 3rd in the UK of best places to go to celebrate New Year. So to all who contributed their old candle wax for making the burning torches, Graham & Carlie & friends who helped construct the torches, Dana & Craig for creating a spectacular ‘Mari’, Eifion who carried the Mari and Berni who led the walk, Rebecca for re-enacting the Mari Lwyd ritual, also Cheryl & Andy, Pete & Lindsey, Martin & Wendy for welcoming the walkers along the way, to Kathy and Paul for organising the drummers and piper, and to any and everyone else who contributed, a very big thank you, and let’s see if we can’t make it bigger and better next year.
Lindsay & Catherine on behalf of Green Events
For Sale - Easy chair which converts into a single bed. This chair/bed is in excellent condition and has rarely been used,
hence the reason for selling. Asking Price: £15 Please ring 01591 610633 to arrange to buy or for a viewing
PANCAKES IN ST JAMES CHURCH SHROVE TUESDAY 25
th
FEBRUARY 12 – 2 pm
Freshly Made
Savoury & Sweet Pancakes with vegetarian option
Served with tea/coffee
£5.00
Everyone guaranteed a warm welcome
No time to make your own? Come and buy to take away
J Wright Electrical TEL: 07810 484245
Friendly, reliable, local service
Call for a free quotation
Electrician with over 20 years’ experience
in domestic and commercial installations
Fully insured and part p registered
Computer Problems?
Smartphone Broken? We have many years’ experience in repairing computers,
smartphones, printers and related equipment.
Whatever the problem, contact us today.
Leawell Technology Ltd.
01591 610402
DOUGLAS WAUGH
Plumbing and Central Heating
Engineer
Gas safe and OFTEC registered
Oil fired boilers including Combis
Gas fired boilers including Natural and
LPG
Solid Fuel
All plumbing and maintenance
24 hour service
Tel: 01558 824006 Mobile: 07876 316515
MEL JONES
Local Female Painter & Decorator
Internal & External Decorating
Mobile: 07585 708824
Email: [email protected]
A First Class Job for Sensible Prices
No Job too Small or Big
CARPENTER AND FURNITURE
MAKER
Design, Cabinetry, Furniture, Doors,
Kitchens and quality Carpentry
Reliable and friendly, with 30 years’ experience
Call Allan Webb today:
07975 728 622
S J Amor Carpenter
& Joiner
For all your purpose
made joinery
doors, windows, etc.
Tel: 01591 610624
ALUN WILLIAMS Carpet Fitter & Supplier
Gwasanaeth gosod a gwerthu carpedi.
Carpets fitted old, new or second hand.
Hen, ail neu newydd. All types of floor covering fitted:
carpets, vinyl, cushion floor, underlays, etc. to suit your
budgets. I can also fit any floor covering supplied by you, with regular
visits to Llanwrtyd and surrounding area.
Home selection service available.
Call Alun to arrange a visit.
Tel: 01558 650364
Llanwrtyd Wells Community Transport Minibus services are operated under Section 19 of the Road Traffic Act. (Members only)
When: Destination: Fare – Llanwrtyd/Llangammarch
First Friday of month Llandrindod Wells £8.50/£7.50
Second Friday of month Llandovery £6.00/£7.00
Third Thursday of month Brecon £9.75/£9.00
Fourth Friday of month Builth Wells £7.50/£6.50
Last Wednesday of month Carmarthen £11.25/£12.00
Every Monday Builth Wells £7.50/£6.50
If there is a fifth Friday in a month or a week with no journey we will run a Passenger Choice bus. This bus will run to wherever the majority of people request. All our routes are flexibly routed and offer a Door to door service. Flexibly routed services have no fixed route or timetable. Times and route will depend on booking received for that particular journey. Bookings must be made 24hrs in advance, and you will be informed of your pick up time.
All services are wheelchair accessible Other routes can be operated subject to a minimum number of users. If you have any suggestions for new routes or one off Special Trips please contact us! A community car service is also available at 55p per mile. This service must be booked in advance. We invite you to join us at the Community Centre at Llanwrtyd Station where we hold coffee mornings and other organised events. Computers with fibre broadband available. Tues 10:30 to 13:00 Thursdays 10:30 to 13:00
We are looking for volunteer drivers, gardeners to help in the community garden, and help with maintaining the old station & admin!
We can be contacted on 01982 552727 By email: [email protected] Facebook: search Llanwrtyd Community Transport Via our website: llanwrtydcommunitytransport.org.uk Or through one of our Shoppa coordinators:
John: 07956 091242 Rosemary Squires: 01591 610336
With funding being cut, these services are only able to run if they are supported by the
local community! So please use the services on offer and keep the community going.
Llanwrtyd & District Heritage & Arts Centre
WEDNESDAY 5th
FEBRUARY
Lord Nelson – an illustrated talk by Anna Knowles
Following on from her very interesting presentation about Lady Hamilton,
Anna will be giving a talk on the famous Admiral
Starts at 7pm – admission £2 to include refreshments
SATURDAY 29th
FEBRUARY – 10.30am
COME AND CELEBRATE ST DAVID’S DAY at a Coffee Morning in the Centre
and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and a Welsh Cake
Bus Times Service 48
Llanwrtyd Library Tel: 01591 610657
Monday to Saturday (Excl. Bank Holidays)
Builth Wells 6:53 8.38 12:41 14:43 16:48 Cilmery 7:00 8.45 12:50 14:50 16:55 Garth 7:06 8:51 12:56 14.56 17:01 Llangammarch 7:10 8.55 13:00 15:00 17:05 Cefn Gorwydd 7:15 9:00 13:05 15:05 17:10 Llanwrtyd 7:21 9:06 13:11 15:11 17:16 Beulah 7:28 9:13 13:18 15:18 17:23 Garth 7:33 9:18 13:23 15:23 17:28 Cilmery 7:39 9:25 13:29 15:29 17:34 Builth Wells 7:44 9:31 13:34 15:37 17:39
Tuesday Wednesday
Thursday
Saturday
10am - 1pm 3pm - 6pm
10am - 1pm 10am – 1pm
10am – 12pm
Llanwrtyd Surgery There is no longer a receptionist based in Llanwrtyd Wells Medical Centre. For medical services it is now necessary to phone Builth Wells Group Medical Centre on 01982 552207
Open Monday – Friday 8.30am to 6.00pm
Pharmacy Times at Llanwrtyd
Surgery Monday, Tuesday, Thursday,
Friday 8.30am – 4.30pm
Wednesday 8.30am – 5.30pm Saturday/Sunday – Closed
Tel: 01591 610308
POLICE CONTACT NUMBER
When it’s less urgent than 999
Heart of Wales Line Train Services (19th May - 14th December) Departures Monday - Friday Saturday Sunday Shrewsbury Llandrindod Llanwrtyd Llandovery Llanelli Swansea
05:56 07:35 08:09 08:34 09:39 10:01
10:09 12:00 12:31 12:56 14:04 14:25
14:05 15:41 16:23 16:48 17:52 18:14
18:24 19:56 20:30 20:56 22:01 22:22
05:16 06:54 07:23 07:47 08:55 09:22
09:00 10:34 11:07 11:32 12:42 13:01
13:58 15:40 16:11 16:36 17:40 18:09
17:57 19:37 20:08 20:34 21:38 22:06
12:04 13:41 14:12 14:37 15:41 16:03
16:18 18:03 18:34 19:00 20:04 20:25
Swansea Llanelli Llandovery Llanwrtyd Llandrindod Shrewsbury
06:04 06:25 07:28 08:08 08:45 10:14
09:34 09:55 10:56 11:21 12:01 13:32
14:35 14:53 15:54 16:24 16:59 18:28
18:21 18:42 19:43 20:31 21:19 22:54
04:31 04:50 05:51 06:16 06:55 08:22
09:15 09:34 10:37 11:05 11:40 13:09
13:12 13:32 14:35 15:01 15:42 17:11
18:17 18:40 19:41 20:08 20:42 22:08
11:12 11:32 12:35 13:00 13:43 15:12
15:29 15:49 16:54 17:20 18:01 19:38
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