Monthly Archives: July 2014

Police remind homeowners to secure their homes whilst on holiday. Dyfed Powys Police would like to remind homeowners about the importance of securing their home while leaving it unoccupied for any length of time. The majority of criminals take advantage of opportunities presented to them, and it’s important to minimise these opportunities by taking a […]

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The 40 strong Alive and Kickin’ Community Choir Brecon was set up and is led by Tanya Walker, a trained natural voice practitioner with over 35 years experience in music. Tanya is also an award winning singer/ songwriter, composer and performer having performed her Arts Council funded musical work ‘Breaking the Fearwall’ at the Barclaycard […]

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Those of you who frequent the Bear Hotel in Crickhowell will be familiar with the face in this photograph… Lynda Hall, together with Melanie Ward from Beaufort recently took part in a sponsored MoonWalk. No, not the Michael Jackson kind, but rather a 26.2 mile walk through the Streets of Edinburgh, Leith and Portobello in […]

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AUGUST SPECIAL OFFER Book an advert in the August issue of the magazine to enter our free draw to win an EDITORIAL SPOT for your business in September’s issue. Click here to get in touch to book your advert – Alternatively, call us on 01873 849793 Ongoing advertisers, or those with a block booking will […]

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This is the 30th year of the world-famous Brecon Jazz festival (August 7-10), and to celebrate we are offering you the chance to spend the day at the outdoor venue that is synonymous with the event, the Captain’s Walk. You can enjoy a programme of big band and party music on Sunday August 10 with […]

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SATURDAY JULY 12TH Summertime in Crickhowell brings the annual Duck Race down at Bullpit Meadow. Two thousand cheerful little ducks dive into the River Usk and float down stream. The first ten past the finish line win prizes up to £150 for their owners. It all sounds quite straightforward, doesn’t it? Only, if the river […]

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Chachouka is an Arabic term for ‘mixture,’ but is also a North African spicy red pepper and tomato stew, with eggs baked on the top. It makes a delicious mid-week supper. Serve with a crisp salad, big hunks of crusty bread to mop up the sauce and a nice glass of robust red wine. Ideally […]

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