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Magazine for the Irfon and Wye Valley Churches
Issue No 164 July and August 2014
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As many of you know I am a sports fanatic, in my
younger days taking part, now as a spectator.
What a summer 2014 has been for sports fans. In
July and August alone, we have the British Grand
Prix at Silverstone; Cycling: Tour de France;
Cricket: England v India, Test Series; Football:
World Cup; Golf: The Open, Royal Liverpool;
Commonwealth Games, Glasgow; Athletics:
European Championships, Zurich; Rugby
League: Challenge Cup final, Wembley. These
just being the major events.
I can assure that my wife Ann is not a “happy
bunny”, I probably haven’t help by saying, “well
look on the bright side even synchronised
swimming is better than ‘Strictly Come Dancing’
Now the Bible doesn’t specifically address
participation in sporting events. As Christians, we
have to work (and play) daily with those who do
not share our faith or believe in a Divine Being.
But Christians whatever part (or position) they
play in life, are to be required to be witnesses for
Christ (1 Peter 3:15). We are to be examples of
Christ for all to see (Matthew 5:14-16). We
should take every opportunity to show others just
what Christianity is all about. We should always
keep our conduct above reproach.
Some professional sports heroes today are a far
cry from being positive role models, but there are
many sports men and women who are wonderful
examples for us all. If a Christian athlete is really
praying and seeking a way to share Christ with
others, God will provide ample opportunities. For
a Christian whatever you do, whatever sport you
play; we should do it for the glory of God (1
Corinthians 10:31).
The only caution to be given to a believer who is
playing sports—or is a fan of sports—is to not
allow sports to become an idol (1 John 5:21).
Never allow sports to become more important to
you than your relationship with God.
It is fine to be interested in sports, to be
knowledgeable about sports, to be a fan of a
certain team. The problem is that there are far too
many people who can name all of the World Cup
teams or the Welsh Rugby Team, but cannot
name the books of the New Testament.
Far too many people who will spend hours
playing and/or watching sports each day, but do
not spend more than a few minutes a day praying
or reading the Bible. Clearly, this is not pleasing
to God. Our priorities in life should be ordered in
such a way that they honour and glorify Him.
There are a number of sports bible verses that tell
us about how to be good athletes, and the
Christian traits that sport can instill in each of us.
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Licensing of
REVEREND
BEN GRIFFITHS
Rev Benedict Griffiths shall be
licensed as Priest-in-Charge to
the Erwood and Painscastle
Groups on 8th July at St. Peter’s
Church, Llanbedr, Painscastle.
Ben will also continue to act as
Area Dean to the Builth Deanery.
All are welcome.
Please pray for Ben and Jean as
they begin a new chapter in their
Ministry in this area.
LLANGASTY
RETREAT HOUSE
Drop in Day An opportunity to
pause for prayer and
personal reflection - come for
all or part of the day. Bring
your own lunch. Coffee and
tea provided.
No charge, but donations
welcome. No need to book.
10am-4pm with Eucharist at
12 noon, Monday 14th
July.
THE GLASS THE GLASS THE GLASS THE GLASS
QUILTQUILTQUILTQUILT A space for meditation
This quilt, crafted by Anna
Bessant of our Deanery, created
from 49 stained glass roundels is
travelling round the six cathedrals
of Wales.
Do come along to Brecon
Cathedral and have a look. It
will be on display
in the south
transept from
15th of August to
1st of October
2014.
CYTUN TENT
RWAS Come into the Cytun Church
Tent when you visit the
RWAS Show 2014
A warm welcome
on stand D20
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Daily Services
Kids Activities
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THE GOSHEN PROJECT
Seeking practical and spiritual solutions to farming
problems through prayer
On Thursday July 3rd
Professor Christianne Glossop
(former Chief Vet for Wales)
will be talking about The
Goshen Project at a meeting
hosted by The Christian
Centre for Rural Wales at The
Mid-Glamorgan Building on
the Royal Welsh Showground
at 7.15pm.
A Concert of
Choral Classics
featuring works by Stanford,
Bruckner, Rheinberger, Villette,
Fauré and Bassano
Saturday 12th July at 7pm
sung by
Brecon Cathedral Choirs Director: Mark Duthie
Organ: Robert Green
Tickets £6 (under 16s free)
available from the Cathedral
Shop or on the door
RWAS SERVICE
Presidents Service to mark
the beginning of the
Royal Welsh Show 2014
St. Mary’s, Builth Wells
18.00 Sunday 20th
July
Preacher:
Very Revd Geraint Hughes
Notice of Thanks Revd. Ben and Mrs. Jean Griffith
would like to express their
sincere thanks to all who sent
cards, gifts and messages for
their recent marriage.
We would particularly like to
thank the staff and pupils of
Newbridge-on-Wye School for
their incredible contribution to
the day. We were both deeply
grateful for the support that we
received from so many people.
Thank you all.
Mothers Union
Festival
Service
Thursday 3rd
July 2014
2.00pm
St Llyr’s Church, Llanyre
“The Seeds We Sow”
Deanery Notices .
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Here are some sports bible verses that give us a proper sense of competition, winning, losing,
perseverance, and sportsmanship:
On CompetitionOn CompetitionOn CompetitionOn Competition
1 Corinthians 9:25
Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not
last; but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. (NIV) …
On WinningOn WinningOn WinningOn Winning
1 Corinthians 9:24-27
Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to
get the prize. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that
will not last; but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. Therefore I do not run like a man running
aimlessly; I do not fight like a man beating the air. No, I beat my body and make it my slave so that after I
have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize. (NIV)
2 Timothy 2:5
Similarly, if anyone competes as an athlete, he does not receive the victor's crown unless he competes
according to the rules. (NIV)
On LosingOn LosingOn LosingOn Losing
Mark 8:34-37
Then he called the crowd to him along with his disciples and said: "If anyone would come after me, he
must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but
whoever loses his life for me and for the gospel will save it. What good is it for a man to gain the whole
world, yet forfeit his soul? Or what can a man give in exchange for his soul? " (NIV)
On PerseveranceOn PerseveranceOn PerseveranceOn Perseverance
Hebrews 12:1
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that
hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.
(NIV)
Galatians 6:9
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time
we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. (NIV)
On SportsmanshipOn SportsmanshipOn SportsmanshipOn Sportsmanship
Philippians 2:3
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in
humility consider others better than yourselves. (NIV)
I remember when I was young, my late father instilling in me, "It is not who wins or loses, but it is how
you play the game". I was taught that the game itself could teach me how to become "a good sport" and
how as a team member I could learn to work with others. I hope I have lived up to that.
Jesus says in Matthew 19:30 "But many that are first shall be last; and the last shall be first." To
paraphrase Jesus' Words the statement could be, "But many that are winners shall be losers, and the losers
shall be the winners".
Jesus did not seem to be a winner in His time, and He even appeared to be a loser. If we would look at His
physical existence; we would think that He was just a man, who was rejected, despised, and then murdered.
However, in the spiritual realm; He was the greatest of all winners! He not only overcame Himself, but
He provided a Way that all who come and follow Him could also be overcomers in this world!
Have a great summer and may the best person/team win.
Fr. Phil/Pip
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tail. They need plenty of invertebrate food and
spend most of the year on dry land. They visit
ponds in the breeding season (from about
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Llanelwedd with Llanfaredd, Llansantffraed-in-Elwell, Bettws, Cregrina, Glascwm and Rhulen
Revd Richard Kirlew, The Rectory, Llanelwedd LD2 3TY, Tel: 01982 551288, Email: [email protected]
The Colwyn Group of ParishesDear FriendsDear FriendsDear FriendsDear Friends “The still, small voice of God…”“The still, small voice of God…”“The still, small voice of God…”“The still, small voice of God…” At this time of the year in my letter to
, I would be talking about us having
a holiday, a break from the routine, a chance to
refresh our bodies, a chance to chill out.
Hopefully, we might be fortunate enough to laze
for a couple of weeks on some Mediterranean
beach, sunning ourselves, followed by wining and
dining in the hotel restaurant. Or maybe a cruise
is more in your line! If this is the case, then
wonderful – ‘enjoy’ as the Americans would say!
I, too, will be heading away in our caravan to
explore pastures new and one or two places we
hope to know slightly better!
So all this talk of refreshing ourselves and
pastures new reminds me of the Church in Wales
document, “2020 Vision – Annual Review:
Change is Happening”. Yes, I know, it’s that ‘C’
word again. A word I’ve been carping on about
for ages now, Change! But actually it comes at a
very opportune moment in our year, with us
thinking about refreshing ourselves.
Part of refreshment of our body is refreshment of
the mind. If we are not careful we become stale, dry
and pretty soon our mind begins to die spiritually.
The document I mentioned is now en route to
your church. You will be receiving it very
shortly. It is a large blue booklet, so keep an eye
open for it. It explains where the Church in Wales
is with the Review and importantly, the fact that
Change is already happening! Far from this
change being negative, a lot of what is happening
is hugely exciting and relevant to the Church
today and spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ to
those who at present do not know it.
Those of us who have read the excellent front
page article in the June issue of ,
written by James and Lucyann Ashdown, will
appreciate that Christianity may be changing, as it
has over the last 2000 years. But the exciting, if
not scary part of all of this is, as James and
Lucyann put it, “…discovering what shape
Christ’s body will take in the coming years is an
invitation to life and liberation, an exciting
journey, ever reminding us of Jesus’ call to
‘follow me’’.
We must take time out to refresh our ideas and
minds as well as our bodies. Whatever else we
may do we must listen to that still, small voice of
God, calling us by name, leading us, moulding us
to the new life he wants us to be a part of! Let us
not forget that another exciting part of all of this
is that we have the privilege of following and
acting on that call.
Happy holidays!!
Vicar RichardVicar RichardVicar RichardVicar Richard
Services for Services for Services for Services for JulyJulyJulyJuly and Augustand Augustand Augustand August 2014 2014 2014 2014
6th
July Trinity 3
Llansantffraed 10.00 Eucharist RK
Hundred House Hall
Glascwm 6.00 Village Service RK/LK
13th
July Trinity 4
Llanelwedd 10.30 Bishop John Davies
Confirmation & Eucharist
20th
July Trinity 5
Llanfaredd 9.30 Eucharist RK
Llansantffraed 10.00 Morning Prayer LK
Glascwm 11.15 Eucharist RK
Rhulen 11.15 Eucharist JO
27th
July Trinity 6
Cregrina 9.30 Village Service MJ
Bettws 9.30 Eucharist RK
Llanelwedd 10.45 Worship4All ET/LK/RK
3rd
August Trinity 7
Llansantffraed 10.00 Eucharist JO
Hundred House Hall
Glascwm 6.00 Village Service ET
10th
August Trinity 8
Cregrina 9.30 Eucharist JO
Llanelwedd 11.15 Eucharist RK
17th
August Trinity 9 Llanfaredd 9.30 RK Eucharist
Llansantffraed 10.00 Morning Prayer DD
Glascwm 11.15 Eucharist JO
Rhulen 11.15 Eucharist RK
24th
August St Bartholomew Cregrina 9.30 Village Service LK
Bettws 9.30 Eucharist RK/SH
Llanelwedd 10.45 Worship4All ET/SH/RK/LK
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Llanelwedd with Llanfaredd, Llansantffraed-in-Elwell, Bettws, Cregrina, Glascwm and Rhulen
Revd Richard Kirlew, The Rectory, Llanelwedd LD2 3TY, Tel: 01982 551288, Email: [email protected]
The Colwyn Group of Parishes
Glascwm Lottery ResultsGlascwm Lottery ResultsGlascwm Lottery ResultsGlascwm Lottery Results
Results of the June Draw:
1st No. 15 Cathy Morgan £50
2nd No. 52 Sandra Allen £30
3rd No. 39 Jo Hammond £20
BENEFICE FETEBENEFICE FETEBENEFICE FETEBENEFICE FETE
Saturday 5th
July – 2.00pm
Jubilee Hall & Grounds
Games, Stalls, Sausage Sizzle,
Bouncy Castle, Refreshments.
Come and enjoy with the family and friends!!
Ministry Area
Confirmation Service As we held a Confirmation Service in St Mary’s,
Builth last year, we continue on a Ministry Area
theme by holding it in St. Matthew’s, Llanelwedd
this year. There will be six candidates, three from
Builth and three from the Colwyn Group. The
Service will be on Sunday 13th
July at 10.30am.
Bishop John Davies will be taking the Service.
This will be the only Service in the Benefice that
day, so please do come and support our
candidates.
We shall be having a
‘Bring & Share Lunch’
after the Service in the
Jubilee Hall, so would you
please bring a plate of
food to share.
Also please pray for all six
candidates, but especially for Keely McGing,
Lauren Kinsey-Owen and Leilani Gethin for the
Colwyn Benefice.
Dedication of NDedication of NDedication of NDedication of Newewewew CregrinaCregrinaCregrinaCregrina Car Park Car Park Car Park Car Park
As you may know St David’s Cregrina have
replaced their old Hall with a Car Park and a
wonderful Mosaic created by the young folk of
the village.
So, we are going to Dedicate this area on
Saturday 9th August at 2.30pm. This is going to
be a fun time and a celebration of what has been
achieved by the community of Cregrina.
Refreshments and fun and games have been
kindly offered by Cherry and Nigel Tooley at
their house in the village.
Please come along and support this exciting
community celebration.
LLANSANTFFRAED
EUCHARIST SERVICES The folk of Llansantffraed Church have kindly, for a trial period,
agreed to join with any others who wish to come to Hundred
House Hall on the first Sunday of the month at 10.00am for a
Family Service & Eucharist (Refreshments afterwards)
The first Services have taken place and a good
number of people have attended. As hoped,
some from other churches joined us as well.
Curious? - come and bring your friends & family!
Benefice Concert (Advance Notice)Benefice Concert (Advance Notice)Benefice Concert (Advance Notice)Benefice Concert (Advance Notice) Saturday 11
th October
7.30pm
Jubilee Hall, Llanelwedd
Builth Wells Ladies Choir
(More information to follow)
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The Builth Wells Group of Parishes
WorshipWorshipWorshipWorship
06 July (Pentecost IV)
09.30 Sung Eucharist at St. Mary’s, Builth Wells
15.00 Said Eucharist St. David’s, Llanddewi’r-Cwm
13 July (Pentecost V) 10.30 Eucharist with Confirmation
in St. Matthews, Llanelwedd
20 July (Pentecost VI) 09.30 Sung Eucharist at St. Mary’s, Builth Wells
11.00 Said Eucharist at St. Mauritius, Alltmawr
18.00 RWAS Service at St. Mary’s, Builth Wells
27 July (Pentecost VII)
09.30 Sung Eucharist at St. Mary’s, Builth Wells
11.00 Said Eucharist at St. David’s, Llanynis
18.00 Sung Evensong at St. Mary’s, Builth Wells
03 August (Pentecost VIII) 09.30 Sung Eucharist at St. Mary’s, Builth Wells
15.00 Said Eucharist St. David’s, Llanddewi’r-Cwm
10 August (Pentecost IX)
09.30 Sung Eucharist at St. Mary’s, Builth Wells
11.00 Said Matins at St. David’s, Maesmynis
17 August (Mary, Mother of Our Lord) 09.30 Patronal Eucharist at St. Mary’s, Builth Wells
11.00 Said Eucharist at St. Mauritius, Alltmawr
24 August (Bartholomew, Apostle) 09.30 Sung Eucharist at St. Mary’s, Builth Wells
11.00 Said Eucharist at St. David’s, Llanynis
18.00 Sung Evensong at St. Mary’s, Builth Wells
31 August (Pentecost XII)
10.30 United Eucharist in St. Mauritius, Alltmawr
Regular EventsRegular EventsRegular EventsRegular Events There is a Daily Prayer Service most weekdays during
term times at 09.00 (Eucharist 10.00 Thursdays) in
the Chapel of the Holy Name in St. Mary’s, Builth.
Tue: Handbells 19.00 - Minor Hall
Weds: Kids Club 16.00 fortnightly term time - Minor Hall
Thu: Bell-Ringers 19.45 - St. Mary’s Tower
Fri: Choir Practice term time 18.00 - St. Mary’s
ConfirmationConfirmationConfirmationConfirmation Please support our Confirmation candidates by
attending the Service in St. Matthew’s, Llanelwedd at
10.30 on Sunday 13th July 2014 – the service will be
followed by a bring & share lunch in the Jubilee Hall
afterwards – please note this is the ONLY service in
the Builth/Colwyn Groups this day.
CELEBR8CELEBR8CELEBR8CELEBR8 Our CELEBR8 service is taking a break for summer
(July/August) before re-starting in September.
From the VicarageFrom the VicarageFrom the VicarageFrom the Vicarage
Dear friends, The theme for this summer seems to be
‘welcome’, we are welcoming new members into the life
of the church in Confirmation, we are welcoming couples
– their friends and families at a number of weddings and
we are welcoming members of the Agricultural
Community and their supporters to both Builth and into
the Church during the RWAS Show. Please pray for
Nicky, Megan and Rob as they are confirmed, for the
couples who are being married and for all associated with
Agriculture and the Royal Welsh Show.
Blessings, Father Neil
Events this SummerEvents this SummerEvents this SummerEvents this Summer 30 Jun Reserved Communion, Brynhyfryd Home 11am
03 Jul Mothers Union Deanery Festival, St. Llyr’s, Llanyre
03 Jul Goshen Project Talk, RWAS Showground 19.15
07 Jul St. Mary’s Congregational Meeting 19.00 in
St. Mary’s Minor Hall
13 Jul Ministry Area Confirmation Service in
St. Matthew’s, Llanelwedd 10.30
16 Jul SAINTS ALIVE!SAINTS ALIVE!SAINTS ALIVE!SAINTS ALIVE! Kids Club, St. Mary’s Hall 16.00
20 Jul RWAS Service in St. Mary’s 18.00 Preacher:
Very Rev Geraint Hughes
21-24 Jul RWAS Show - Daily Service at Church Tent
04 Aug Reserved Communion, Brynhyfryd Home 11am
07 Aug Eucharist for Transfiguration of our Lord in
St. Mary’s, Builth 10.00
16 Aug Baptism of Theo Ryland in St. Mary’s 12.00
23 Aug Wedding of Kate Davies and Neil Burns in
St. Mary’s, 12.00
30 Aug Wedding of Gemma Jones & Stephen Jones
in St. Mary’s, 12.00
31 Aug United Benefice Communion in
St. Mauritius, Alltmawr 10.30
Thank YouThank YouThank YouThank You Thank you to everyone who worked so hard to make
the annual St. Mary’s Coffee Morning such a success
(over £400 was raised!) thanks also to all who worked
so hard to make sure we had a visible presence and
lots of fun in Builth Carnival this year.
Our new Café Church Initiative which launches on
Sunday 07th September at CC’s Café in Strand Street
at 18.00 – more details next issue …
Builth Wells with Llanddewi’r-Cwm & Llangynog with Maesmynis & Llanynis with Alltmawr
Revd Father Neil Hook, The Vicarage, 1 North Road, Builth Wells LD2 3BT, Tel: 01982 552355, Email: [email protected]
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The Erwood with Painscastle Group of Parishes
Dear Friends, Hello………
As I write this, we’re basking in a much heralded
and greatly relished period of glorious, golden
summer weather. The sight of farmers busy in the
fields baling remind us that even as we enter the
time of the year in which most people think about
taking a summer holiday, work still continues.
For me this is a timely reminder of what is of
fundamental in life and ministry.
As my wife Jean and I continue our preparations
to move from Llanyre down the road to Aberedw
Rectory; each time we visit, what by the time you
read us will already be our new home, one further
piece of the mammoth jigsaw puzzle to get the
house ready to move into gradually falls into
place. How reminiscent that feels of all of the
major changes which take place in our lives.
When first viewed, some challenges seem just too
enormous and overwhelming to contemplate and
yet, if we approach them calmly and
systematically then gradually and almost
imperceptibly the challenge becomes gradually
more achievable until before we realise it, it’s
been completed. That was certainly how I felt as I
stacked my large pile of logs gradually into the
log shed at the Rectory the other night.
It’s at that very moment when a daunting task is
completed that we’re tempted to sit back on our
laurels, confident of ourselves and proud of what
we’ve achieved. Such a sense, is particularly
enticing when a benefice reaches the conclusion
of a vacancy. That’s it, job done, now it’s down
to the Vicar to roll up his sleeves and get on with
the task while we take a much deserved and well-
earned rest!
But, now let’s be honest you knew that there was
one of those coming, didn’t you? Christian life
and ministry don’t follow that pattern or logic at
all. The task of proclaiming the Gospel in the
communities of the Erwood with Painscastle
Groups is not one for the vicar alone. It is a
solemn vocation which all of us share; a task to
which each and every Christian person is called
by God for the building up of his kingdom on
earth. The church in the communities served by
the Erwood and Painscastle is not me or you, it’s
us! Making Christ better known to those around
us, is a vocation in which we all share and we’ll
succeed in that task if we work together for the
greater benefit of all.
As Jean and I prepare to come and join you,
please pray that God will guide, inspire and
strengthen us for the challenges and opportunities
which lie ahead. Don’t forget to pray for
yourselves, that the Spirit will do exactly the
same for you, as we begin our journey together in
this part of the Lord’s Vineyard. As this new
chapter in the life and ministry of the church
begins we can do a great deal worse than
remember the old Latin phrase: ad majorem Dei
gloriam to the greater glory of God, the task to
which we all aspire.
I would also like to express my sincere thanks to
everybody who has worked so hard maintaining
the life and witness of the churches throughout
the vacancy and especially to Rev Phil Morris
and our esteemed colleagues. Thank you all.
With my love and prayers as ever
Ben
Contact Details
As from the beginning of July our address will be:
The Rectory, Aberedw, Builth Wells LD2 3UH.
Regrettably after Revd Marian left, the phone was
disconnected and the phone number reallocated
so the new telephone number for Aberedw
Rectory is 01982 560615.
Please accept my apologies
if you’re the person with
the old number!!
Morning and Evening Prayer
As from July 9th
, Morning Prayer will be said at
St. Cewydd’s Church Aberedw daily from
Tuesday to Friday at 8.30am and on Saturday at
9.00am. Evening Prayer will be said on those
days at 6.00pm. All are welcome.
Mothers' Union Wave of Prayer
24th
August
4pm-5pm Painscastle - Llanbedr Church
5pm-6pm Crickadarn - Aberedw Church
Aberedw w Llandeilo Graban w Llanbadarn-y-Garreg w Crickadarn w Gwenddwr & Bryngwyn
w Newchurch w Llanbedr Painscastle w Llanddewi Fach
Revd Ben Griffith, The Rectory, Aberedw, Builth Wells LD2 3UH, Tel: 01982 560615, Email: [email protected]
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The Erwood & Painscastle Group of Parishes
Services for July and August Sunday 6
th July
9.00am Newchurch 1662 Holy Eucharist
10.30am Newchurch Matins HC
9.30am Llanbadarn y Garreg Holy Eucharist PM
11.00am Gwenddwr Holy Eucharist CH/NH
11.00am Llandeilo Graban Morning Prayer FS
Sunday 13th
July
9.30am Aberedw Holy Eucharist MS
8.00am Llanbedr Holy Eucharist BG
11.00am Crickadarn Morning Prayer AO/AH/
Sunday 20th
July 9.30am Llandeilo Graban Holy Eucharist CH/NH
11.00am Gwenddwr Morning Prayer AH/AO
3.00pm Llandewi Fach Holy Eucharist HF
Sunday 27th
July 9.30am Bryngwyn Holy Eucharist PM
9.30am Aberedw Morning Prayer AH/AO
11.00am Crickadarn Morning Prayer CH/NH
Sunday 3rd
August
9.00am Newchurch 1662 Holy Eucharist
10.30am Newchurch Matins HC
9.30am Llanbadarn y Garreg Holy EucharistCH/NH
11.00am Gwenddwr Holy Eucharist MS
11.00am Llandeilo Graban Morning Prayer FS
Sunday 10th
August 9.30am Aberedw Holy Eucharist MS
8.00am Llanbedr Holy Eucharist BG
11.00am Crickadarn Morning Prayer AO/AH/
Sunday 17th
August
9.30am Llandeilo Graban Holy Eucharist CH/NH
11.00am Gwenddwr Morning Prayer AH/AO
3.00pm Llandewi Fach Holy Eucharist HF
Sunday 24th
August 9.30am Bryngwyn Holy Eucharist MS
9.30am Aberedw Morning Prayer AH/AO
11.00am Crickadarn Holy Eucharist CH/NH
Sunday 31st August
10.30am Crickadarn Group Holy Eucharist MS
6.00pm Llanbedr Group Evensong BG
Rhosgoch YFC The Club’s 70
th Year Celebration will be held in
September 2014 at Trewyrlod, Painscastle. We
welcome everyone from the community to come
along for afternoon tea and to have a look at the
Club’s memorabilia. For more information on the
event please contact Charlotte Protheroe on
THE ANNUAL
KILVERT PILGRIMAGE
SUNDAY 27th JULY 2014
(Sunday following the Royal Welsh Show)
8½ miles over the hills between the churches of the
Painscastle Group
Start 10.00am Newchurch Morning Prayer & laying of flowers at Emmeline's grave
12.00 noon Bryngwyn Readings and music, followed by picnic lunch
(bring your own victuals!)
4.00pm Llanbedr Church Afternoon tea (laid on by the Church)
6.00pm Llandewi Fach Evensong, then farewell and disperse
Come from the start, or join us at any stage
For more information contact Adrian Chambers, tel:
01497 821414 or email: [email protected]
BRYNGWYN CHURCH
SUMMER FAYRE
Butter Market, Hay-on-Wye
9th
August 10am-3pm
in aid of the four churches in the Painscastle Group
Cakes, Plants, Books, Bric-a-Brac and
refreshments
Other stalls include local crafts and fund raising stalls
for churches within the Parish Group
Llandeilo Graban Fete 12
th July at 2.30pm
Lower Pentrecaeau, Llandeilo Graban
by kind permission of Mr & Mrs W R Tyler
Stalls will include:
Teas, Cakes, Plants, Books, Bric-a-Brac,
Bottle Stall, Raffle and much more!
All proceeds will
go towards the funds
for the Church and
the Chapel
Aberedw w Llandeilo Graban w Llanbadarn-y-Garreg w Crickadarn w Gwenddwr & Bryngwyn
w Newchurch w Llanbedr Painscastle w Llanddewi Fach
Revd Ben Griffith, The Rectory, Aberedw, Builth Wells LD2 3UH, Tel: 01982 560615, Email: [email protected]
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The Upper Wye Group of Parishes
Dear Friends,
And goodbye…….
As I write this, it hardly seems
possible that almost 5 years
have now passed since that
memorable service at All
Saints, Newbridge-on-Wye
during which I became your Vicar. Some of the
churchwardens may just remember that during
that service as I poured water into the font to
remind us of our baptism, some of it managed
inadvertently to escape from the font and out onto
some of you who were gathered around me at the
time! My response to this was, “I like making a
splash!” I’m confident that during the intervening
years, many of you have realised that I wasn’t
entirely joking!!
The 5 years that have passed since, can it really
be as long as that, have been both memorable,
deeply fulfilling, richly rewarding and hugely
enjoyable as we’ve journeyed together along our
own personal pilgrimage of faith. During these
years, we’ve laughed, cried, grieved, debated,
even on occasion, disputed but above all learned
more of the love of God and his desire for each
and every one of us. Through that, and binding it
all together, we’ve done the best we can to
proclaim the good news of Christ to our
communities.
Along the way, there’ve been high points and low
ones, times when I no less than you have
wondered where the good Lord might possibly be
leading us; but as you look back, the painful
moments seem to be overwhelmed by those times
of joy and fellowship. We’ve bid a fond and
tearful farewell to some stalwarts of our
communities who’ve also been tremendous
apostles of Christ, but we’ve also welcomed new
members into the family of God and the
community of faith. That, at its heart is what
Christian life and ministry is all about, human
beings loved by God into existence, redeemed by
Christ into undreamt of possibilities and sustained
by the Holy Spirit for their pilgrimage of life and
faith and our vocation as fellow Christians is to
support and encourage each other in that journey
walking in the footsteps of Christ.
Now, as Jean and I prepare to move on, this
particular chapter closes, but as it does so a new
one comes into being; yes, there is always Good
Friday but the joy and the triumph of Easter are
waiting around the corner, just out of sight.
Whatever the future holds, and I completely
accept that it can seem about as clear as mud on
occasion, the Lord does have a plan for us as
individuals and for the Church in our
communities. The task and the challenge for each
of us is to wait prayerfully upon God knowing
that he will never leave or abandon us.
Remember that Christ himself endured the agony
and desolation of Good Friday before he could
reveal his true self in the triumphant joy of
Easter. The Bishop who ordained me, repeated
used the following phrase, “for all that has been
thanks. For all that shall be, yes.” I can do no
better than reiterate those words.
I would like to conclude by expressing my
profound gratitude to you all for your fellowship,
your support and your encouragement over these
past years and to assure you all of my prayers for
the future.
Ben
Important Notice As from Tuesday, July 9
th when I am licensed as
Priest-in-Charge of The Erwood with Painscastle
Groups, the Parish of the Upper Wye will
formally become vacant. Until such time as new
arrangements are in place, the parish will become
the responsibility of the Area Dean and church
services will continue as at present.
Enquiries about baptisms, weddings and funerals
etc. can now be made to Rev. Ben Griffith at The
Rectory, Aberedw, Builth Wells LD2 3UH
Tel: 01982 560615.
From the Registers Rev. Ben Griffith & Mrs. Jean
Martin were married at All
Saints’ Church, Newbridge-on-
Wye on Friday May 16th.
Thank you to all who sent
cards, messages and good
wishes on this happy occasion.
Llanyre, Newbridge-on-Wye, Cwmbach Llechrhyd, Llanfihangel Helygen, Llanafan Fawr & Llanfihangel Brynpabuan
For information during the interregnum please contact the Acting Area Dean: Revd Ben Griffith, The Rectory, Aberedw, Builth Wells LD2 3UH, Tel: 01982 560615, Email: [email protected]
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The Upper Wye Group of Parishes Services for July and August
Sun 29th
June - SS Peter & Paul (Trinity II)
10.00am Benefice Eucharist Llanafan Fawr
(Rev Ben Griffith’s last service as Vicar)
Sun July 6th
- Trinity III/Pentecost IV
9.30am Holy Eucharist Llanyre
11.00am Morning Praise Newbridge-on-Wye
11.00am Holy Eucharist
Llanfihangel Brynpabuan
3.30pm Mel Gould’s Licensing, Brecon Cathedral
(NO Service at Llanfihangel Helygen today)
Wed July 9th
2.30pm Songs of Praise Caerwnon Park
Social Club
Sun July 13th
- Trinity IV/Pentecost V Sea Sunday
9.30am Holy Eucharist Cwmbach Llechrhyd
9.30am Morning Praise Llanyre
11.00am Holy Eucharist Newbridge-on-Wye
3.00pm Holy Eucharist Llanfihangel Helygen
Sun 20th
July - Trinity V/Pentecost IV
9.30am Family Eucharist Llanyre
11.00am Holy Eucharist Newbridge-on-Wye
3.00pm Holy Eucharist Llanafan Fawr
Wed 23rd
& Thu 24th
July
NO MIDWEEK COMMUNION
at Newbridge or Llanyre this week!
Sun 27th
July - Trinity VI/Pentecost V
9.30am Holy Eucharist Newbridge-on-Wye
9.30am Morning Prayer Cwmbach Llechrhyd
11.00am Holy Eucharist Llanyre
Tue 29th
July
7.30pm PCC Meeting Llanyre *
Sun 3rd
August - Trinity VII/Pentecost VI
9.30am Holy Eucharist Llanyre
11.00am Holy Eucharist
Llanfihangel Brynpabuan
11.00am Morning Praise Newbridge-on-Wye
3.00pm Holy Eucharist Llanfihangel Helygen
Sun 10th
August - Trinity VIII/Pentecost VII
9.30am Holy Eucharist Cwmbach Llechrhyd
9.30am Morning Praise Llanyre
11.00am Holy Eucharist Newbridge-on-Wye
Wed 13th
August
2.30pm Songs of Praise Caerwnon Park
Social Club
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Sun 17th
August - Trinity IX/Pentecost VIII
9.30am Family Eucharist Llanyre
11.00am Holy Eucharist Newbridge-on-Wye
3.00pm Holy Eucharist Llanafan Fawr
Sun 24th
August - St. Bartholomew/Trinity X
9.30am Holy Eucharist Newbridge-on-Wye
9.30am Morning Prayer Cwmbach Llechrhyd
11.00am Holy Eucharist Llanyre
Sun 31st August - Trinity XI/Pentecost XII
10.00am Benefice Eucharist
Llanfihangel Brynpabuan *
*Please note these are provisional at the time of going to press
Mel Gould’s Licensing Brecon Cathedral Sunday July 6
th at 3.30pm
It would be lovely, if as many of us as possible were
able to go down to Brecon to support Mel, as she
takes this important step in her Ministry.
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After School Club In Llanyre Church Hall, Fridays, 3.30 - 5pm
For all primary school children Refreshments, crafts, games and toys
Contact Gina Ayling on 01982 551498
or Jean Hughes on 01597 823917
Llanyre Youth Club For ages 10 +
In Llanyre church hall on Fridays, 6 - 8pm
Table tennis, nerf guns, Pool, Nintendo Wii,
Air table, indoor sports etc. etc.
Refreshments/chill out time
Llanyre, Newbridge-on-Wye, Cwmbach Llechrhyd, Llanfihangel Helygen, Llanafan Fawr & Llanfihangel Brynpabuan
For information during the interregnum please contact the Acting Area Dean: Revd Ben Griffith, The Rectory, Aberedw, Builth Wells LD2 3UH, Tel: 01982 560615, Email: [email protected]
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The Parishes of the Irfon Valley & Blaenau Irfon
Lucyann writes… ‘Will you come and join the dance?
Will you, won't you, will you, won't you, will you join
the dance?
Will you, won't you, will you, won't you, won't you
join the dance?’
Extract from Lobster-quadrille in
Lewis Caroll’s ‘Alice in Wonderland’
On the day of Pentecost the frightened, hapless friends
of Jesus found themselves transformed from the depths
of despair to the heights of celebrity status. Empowered
by the Holy Spirit, they not only address a crowd
worthy of the Millennium Stadium, but they do so in
multiple languages, simultaneously without the aid of
21st century technology and the results were amazing:
people from all over the word, heard the emerging
Gospel, that Jesus Christ who was crucified, died and
was buried; then rose again, showed himself to his
disciples and then ascended into Heaven.
Well you might not be alone in thinking that was
dramatic enough and be ready for a little mundane
normality. Indeed as we move into Trinity season (also
called Pentecost or Proper), we are faced the challenge
of living out our faith in the day to day routines and
rhythms of our lives.
We do so, trying to make sense of the things Jesus said
about his Father and the helper he would leave us and
we are to some extent, aided in this task by our
ancestors in faith through the inheritance the doctrine
of the Triune God. The Three in One and One in Three
as the Celtic prayers have it. However, I don’t think it’s
helpful to get too anxious about one’s intellectual
ability to unpack this theological conundrum, important
though it is; it is perhaps one of the most mystical
symbols of our faith. Perhaps it is best understood as
dance of love which we are invited to join.
Jesus sets the scene and like a caller he outlines the
basic steps, but after that, the choice is ours. We will or
won’t we join the dance?
The Trinity is an invitation to the dance of love which
invites us to dosey doe with people, places, nations and
creeds previously unknown to us, that the love at the
heart of the Divine might be revealed. The invitation to
love is also an invitation from love, so that our very
participation becomes the means by which we know
and are known by that mysterious love of God.
So whatever your capability, however unworthy you
might feel, whether you can whirl like a dervish or
simply twitch to the beat; will you answer loves call?
Will you join the dance?
Worship and EventsWorship and EventsWorship and EventsWorship and Events
From July 14th until August 20
th we will be
celebrating the poetry of the priest poet
George HerbertGeorge HerbertGeorge HerbertGeorge Herbert during Evening Prayer on
Mondays and Wednesday at 6pm in St. Cadmarch’s
Church, Llangammarch.
It is always good to have people joining us for prayer.
July 6th
Pentecost 4 09.30am Eglwys Oen Duw (EOD)
11.00am St. James (MP)
11.15am Llanganten (MP)
11.15am Llanlleonfel
6.00pm Evening Prayer at EOD
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Saturday 12th July at 2.30pm
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ChurchChurchChurchChurch Fete Fete Fete Fete in Alexandra Hall, Llangammarch
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July 13th
Pentecost 5 09.30am Eglwys Oen Duw (Congregation)
09.30am St. Cadmarch
11.00am St. James followed by Annual lunch in Victoria Hall
July 13th 3.30-5.30pm in Cilmery Hall
Fun, Food and Worship
July 20th
Pentecost 6
09.30am Eglwys Oen Duw
11.00am St. James
11.15am Llanganten
Cream Tea and Walk at Tynllwyni, Cefn Gorwydd
c/o Dee & Giles Marshall
Walk starts from
Tynllwyni at 2.30pm
Price £5 adults and £2.50 children primary age
St Cadmarch’s, Llangammarch Wells; The Parish Church, Llanlleonfel, Garth; St Afan’s, Llanfechan; St Cannen’s,
Llanganten, Cilmery; St. James’, Llanwrtyd Wells; St. David’s, Llanwrtyd; St David’s Tirabad; Eglwys Oen Duw, Beulah;
Revd Lucyann Ashdown, The Rectory, Llangammarch Wells, Tel: 01591 620 244, Email: [email protected]
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The Parishes of the Irfon Valley & Blaenau Irfon
July 27th
Pentecost 7 09.30am Eglwys Oen Duw (Family Service)
09.30am St. Cadmarch
11.00am St. James
5.00pm Evening Prayer at St. David’s, Llanwrtyd
Wednesday 30th
July at 6pm
in St. James’ Church
SongSongSongSongssss of Praise of Praise of Praise of Praise to open Llanwrtyd Festival
August 3rd
Pentecost 8
09.30am Eglwys Oen Duw
11.00am St. James (MP)
11.15am Llanganten (MP)
11.15am Llanlleonfel
August 10th
Pentecost 8
09.30am Eglwys Oen Duw (Congregation)
09.30am St. Cadmarch
11.00am St. James
6.00pm Llanfechan - A service to celebrate
the life of John Penri
CHURCH FETECHURCH FETECHURCH FETECHURCH FETE Cilmery Village Hall
10th
August, 2-4.30pm
Everyone welcome to join in the
Fundraising and Fun
Thurs 14th
August
Sponsored Zip Wire Sponsored Zip Wire Sponsored Zip Wire Sponsored Zip Wire RRRRidididideeee on the longest zip wire in Europe,
at Zip World in Snowdonia.
The vicar and others are embarking on this crazy
adventure to raise money for our
parishes, please give generously.
August 17th
Pentecost 9
09.30am Eglwys Oen Duw
11.00am St. James
11.15am Llanganten
Bacon Butty and a Bacon Butty and a Bacon Butty and a Bacon Butty and a WWWWalk!alk!alk!alk! 2.30pm walk from Garth Hall and on return enjoy
delicious bacon butties
August 24th
St. Bartholomew
09.30am Eglwys Oen Duw (Family Service)
09.30am St. Cadmarch
11.00am St. James
August 31st Pentecost 11
Joint Benefice Service at St. David’s, Llanwrtyd
Annual ChurcAnnual ChurcAnnual ChurcAnnual Church Bazaarh Bazaarh Bazaarh Bazaar Sat 6
th September 10.00am
in the Victoria Hall, Llanwrtyd
September 7th
Pentecost 12
11.00am Joint Benefice Confirmation Service
at St. Cadmarch
Joys and Sorrows to Joys and Sorrows to Joys and Sorrows to Joys and Sorrows to ssssharehareharehare Marriage of Rachel Campbell to Aled Hughes at
St. David’s, Llanwrtyd.
We celebrate the lives of Mary Vale, Gwyneth
Rowlands and Pauline Lowe, all of whom will be
sorely missed.
200 Club Win200 Club Win200 Club Win200 Club Winnersnersnersners from draw held on Wed 28
th May
£50 Ellen Davies, Llangammarch
£25 Sandra McDonald
£15 Donald Bufton, Cilmery
£10 winners areas follows: Olwen Gilbert, Garth;
Marie Grannell, Garth; Brian Jones, Builth Wells;
Ada Davies, Llangammarch; Anwen Marshall,
Richard Hussey, Llangammarch; Rachel
Fairhurst, Garth; Mary Davies, Builth Wells; Mr
& Mrs Jones, Penbont Farm, Cilmery; Denise
Forkings, Beulah.
Fairtrade coffee morningFairtrade coffee morningFairtrade coffee morningFairtrade coffee morning 1
st Sat of the month at St. James, Llanwrtyd
Cilmery Cuppa ClubCilmery Cuppa ClubCilmery Cuppa ClubCilmery Cuppa Club For a Chat and refreshments
Please come and join us - Everyone Welcome!! Cilmery Village Hall Fridays in July 10.30am - 12noon
4th
July 11th
July 18th
July
Entry £1 including fun raffle! Contact: Jacquie Brown, Church Warden, Irfon
Valley Parish, Tel: 01982 553395
St Cadmarch’s, Llangammarch Wells; The Parish Church, Llanlleonfel, Garth; St Afan’s, Llanfechan; St Cannen’s,
Llanganten, Cilmery; St. James’, Llanwrtyd Wells; St. David’s, Llanwrtyd; St David’s Tirabad; Eglwys Oen Duw, Beulah;
Revd Lucyann Ashdown, The Rectory, Llangammarch Wells, Tel: 01591 620 244, Email: [email protected]
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A Message from JP, a congregation member from St. Mary’s Builth:
Senior Drivers Encouraged to Drive On
Senior drivers in Powys have the opportunity to build their
driving confidence further by taking part in a free assessment.
Drive On is a free assessment drive being offered by the council’s
Road Safety Unit for people aged over 55 or for those who need
some support with building confidence in their driving.
As part of the Drive On assessment, participants can choose a
driving instructor from a list supplied to them and telephone them to make a booking. They will meet the
instructor and drive for one hour – either in their car or the instructors. During this confidential
assessment, any safety issues will be discussed so that they can be improved upon.
Sarah Morris, Senior Road Safety Officer, said: “Driving experience is extremely important and research
shows some older drivers do avoid situations where they know they feel anxious – these may include
night time driving, busy towns, fast roads and bad weather. But avoiding these all the time is not always
possible, especially on rural roads.
“This Drive On assessment is one of the ways that senior drivers can improve their driving skills. It is not
about taking your licence off you. The instructor will encourage you to drive safely and in doing so,
keeping you driving and mobile for longer.”
The assessment drive can be tailored to meet the exact needs of the participant to increase their
confidence. As part of the assessment, each participant will receive a free Highway Code for them to keep
and read at their leisure.
For further information, contact the Road Safety Unit on 01597 826637 (Radnorshire) or
01874 612355 (Brecknockshire). Or for more information online join in on Facebook at
www.facebook.com/RoadSafetyPowys or www.facebook.com/DiogelArYFfyrddPowys
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The Goshen Project On Thursday 3
rd July 2014 Professor Christianne Glossop (former Chief Vet
for Wales) will be talking about The Goshen Project at a meeting hosted by
The Christian Centre for Rural Wales at The Mid-Glamorgan Building at
7.15pm.
The aim of ‘The Goshen Project’ is to ensure that each farming region of
Wales is covered in prayer and to encourage people to pray for their local
farms specifically. They seek to connect intercessors across Wales to pray for
every farm and farming community, praying blessing and protection for the land, its people and animals. Where
possible they are encouraging intercessors to get to know their local farmers so that they can pray for specific
needs. All farmers are working in increasingly difficult conditions and they want to encourage prayer for them in
their areas of greatest need.
Why is this project called Goshen? Goshen was the province in Egypt where the people of Israel lived between the
time of Joseph and the Exodus. In the time leading up to the Exodus the Lord protected His people and the land of
Goshen from the plagues suffered by the Egyptians. Our farmers are battling modern plagues,
like Bovine TB, that bring devastation to their
herds - constant testing, movement restrictions and
loss of livestock.
They intend to pray strategically for the issues
facing our farming communities, both arable and
livestock farms. Initially they are specifically
seeking the eradication of Bovine TB in the Beef
and Dairy herds of Wales.
WORDSEARCH CHALLENGE Find the books of the bible below:
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D. K. Dixon
Plumbing & Heating
oil & gas servicing
new installations
bathrooms, lead work
Pencae, Hay Road, Builth Wells
Tel: 01982 551023
Mob: 07813 405039
Parry & Pugh
Jane Pugh
(Daughter of the late Walter Parry)
TEL: 01982 552644 MOB: 07974 315328
FUNERAL DIRECTORS
A family business established in 1858
PASADENA, 31 BRECON ROAD, BUILTH WELLS, POWYS LD2 3EB
Eat within the Old World Charm of the
COSY CORNERCOSY CORNERCOSY CORNERCOSY CORNER
TEA ROOMSTEA ROOMSTEA ROOMSTEA ROOMS Specialising in Home-cooked food
55 High Street, Builth Wells
Tel: 01982 553585
Dale Williams Painting & decorating,
Highest quality
Of papers hung,
Tiling, coving, artexing,
General building
maintenance
Tel: 01874 712206
Mob: 07800 541955
Over 15 years experience,
Fully insured
H. VAUGHAN VAUGHAN & Co
SOLICITORS
COMMISSIONERS FOR OATHS
Established since the 19th century
We offer a full & friendly legal service
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SOLE PRINCIPAL: DAVID T. LLOYD
CONSULTANT: CONAL M. DUNN
MANCHESTER HOUSE
HIGH STREET, BUILTH WELLS
TEL: 01982 552331 & 553571
FAX: 01982 552860
Ben Lloyd & Son
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Memorial Craftsmen
est. 1886 Churchyard memorials
commemorative plaques additional
inscriptions
and renovations Bridge Street, Rhayader Tel. 01597 810320 & 811183
Mob. 07767 220163
THOROUGHLY DRY
SEASONED HARDWOOD
LOGS ASH, OAK, BIRCH & ALDER
From Cefnllysgwynne Estate, Builth Wells
DELIVERED TO YOUR DOOR
Cut and split into easily handled sizes.
Packed in bags weighing an average of 8 kilos net
Price: £3.50 per bag (negotiable for
Bulk/regular orders) ORDERS/ENQUIRIES:
Tel: 01982 551624
ELECTRICIAN David Stone Electrics
Free, no obligation quotes for all your household & domestic needs.
07771 767246 [email protected]
01982 570403
NICEIC Registered Insured & all work fully guaranteed
BUILTH WELLS
GARAGES main dealer in Mid Wales for
MOT Test Centre
Car Jet Wash
Llanelwedd 01982 553861 or 552236
www.mccartneys.co.uk
AUCTIONEERS – VALUERS LAND AND ESTATE AGENTS CHARTERED SURVEYORS FINE ART AUCTIONEERS
46 High Street, Builth Wells, Powys, LD2 3AB
Tel: 01982 552259 e-mail: [email protected]
R.W. Evans & Son Ltd
Monumental Mason
Memorials & Commemorative
plaques, additional inscriptions
and renovations
highest quality at low prices, family
firm established 100 yrs
Unit 8B,
Brecon Enterprise Park, Brecon
Tel: 01874 625308 (day)
01874 624913 (eve)
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‘Nearer to God in a Garden’ – July and August
Lady’s Mantle A common border plant introduced to this country in 1874 from Turkey. It is
an extremely useful and versatile plant as it will grow in any type of soil in
any position. It is slug-proof and rabbit-proof and good as ground cover. Its
velvety leaves and small lime-yellow flowers are useful in floral displays. Its
common name refers to the shape of the leaf resembling the shape of a cloak that could have been worn
by Our Lady. A mantle was considered to be a symbol of the spirit of authority: 1 Kings 19 v.19.
The Latin name Alchemilla mollis refers to its use by the ancient Alchemists. They believed that the
morning dew was one of the ingredients needed for turning base metals to gold. If you look at this plant
in the early morning you will see beaded water droplets collected on its leaves. Mollis means ‘soft’
referring to the feel of the leaves.
Lady’s Mantle will flower throughout the summer. To stop it self-seeding all over the place just remove
the flowers at the end of July before they set seed.
Linda Lewis
Make Your Cuppa Count
Gwnewch i'ch paned gyfri!
This July churches across Wales will be making their
cuppas count by taking part in Tea for Tearfund... and
you’re invited!
It’s easy to get involved - choose one Sunday in July to
donate the cost of your teas and coffees to Tearfund, to
change the lives of those living in poverty across the
world. If you don’t serve drinks after your service, why
not hold a dedicated tea party or coffee morning?
Taking part in tea for Tearfund means that your church
or group can help Tearfund partners to follow Jesus to
where the need is greatest and most severe - in over 50
countries world wide - changing the lives of some of the
world's poorest families.
One: Set aside a date this coming July (or any time
during the summer months) for your church to host Tea
for Tearfund after your Sunday service. If a Sunday is
not appropriate, why not consider hosting a coffee
morning, a toddler tea or youth group/home group cake-
bake at a more convenient time.
Two: Place a clean, empty teapot on your refreshment table and invite your guests to drop their donation
to Tea for Tearfund in the pot as they drink their cup of tea or coffee. Display the downloadable poster
above (available in English or Welsh) on your table or at your event.
Tea: When ready, send in your donations to Tearfund
Contact Tearfund Wales to us to let us know you are taking part by emailing
[email protected] or on 01437 721 139, leaving your church name, address and post
code. We'll send a free gift from our friends in Kingdom Coffee to the first ten churches
or individuals who let us know they are hosting Tea for Tearfund!
Visit www.tearfund.org/ for more information.
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NEW INN
Newbridge-On-Wye
01597860211
NOT JUST A PUB BED & BREAKFAST/BUNK HOUSE
LARGE SEPARATE FUNCTION ROOM Wedding Receptions � Christenings � Funeral Teas � Private Parties
RESTURANT Sizzling Steak Menu � Gluten Free Menu Available � Real Ales
BUTCHER SHOP Selling Our Own Free Range Pork � Local Beef � Local Lamb �
Hand Made Sausages, Pies & Dry Cured Bacon
COSY TOES
MOBILE FOOT HEALTH PRACTITIONER JILL LLOYD DipCFHP, MPSPract
NAIL TRIMMING CORNS REMOVED
CALLUS REDUCTION INGROWING TOENAILS VERRUCA TREATMENT
DIABETICS TREATED
FOR A FRIENDLY PERSONAL SERVICE CALL JILL ON
MOB: 07718150571 EVENINGSS 01591 620355
The Flower Shop
Siop Flodau
Weddings,
Anniversaries,
Funeral Flowers
31 High Street
Builth Wells
Tel 01982 552 686
Grave
Attendant
I will look after the
graves of your loved ones.
Stone cleaning,
grass and leaves clearing,
flowers laid for Birthdays
and Anniversaries.
Planting out,
pots emptied and cleaned.
Prices from £9
Contact Alison on:
07931 778 839
or email:
Doug Prosser
Incorporated with Crickhowell
Funeral Services
Maelgwyn
Funeral Home,
Kensington, Brecon
Memorial Masons Tel 01874 622755
www.dougprosser-brecon.com
Piano Tuning David Day
B.A., L.R.A.M., M.P.T.A.
Qualified Piano Tuner covering Mid Wales
Tel: 01982 553623 Mob: 07966594663
[email protected] www.piano-tuning-wales.co.uk
For all your farm needs
‘He causeth the grass to grow for
the cattle, and the herbs for the service
of man: that he may bring forth food
out of the earth.” Psalms CIV
W Cook The Medical Hall Llanwrtyd Wells
Drug Store, Stationery & Toys, Gifts, Cosmetics,
Greetings Cards, Batteries & Torches,
Tel: 01591 610 207
GILES
MARSHALL
OPTOMETRIST
High Street,
Builth Wells
Tel. 01982 552801
Middleton Street,
Llandrindod Wells
Tel. 01597 823400
Garth Road, Builth Wells Tel: 01982
552210
All contributions (news items and ideas for future issues) are very welcome and should be sent to: Abigail Hook, The Vicarage, 1 North Road, Builth Wells LD2 3BT
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