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Chris Studman

The Lampeter Loyalty Card continues to grow apace. Fifty-eight shops and businesses in Lampeter have now joined the scheme. 5000 Loyal-ty Cards have gone out and the second monthly draw has taken place.

The September draw will take place at the People’s Market in Victoria Hall on Saturday 11 October. To enter that draw make sure you get your completed cards in one of the Collection Boxes located at Eryl Jones Insurance, The Mulberry Bush, Ruby Rose, Organic Fresh Foods or the People’s Market by the end of the month. Before that we have the Great Lampeter Loyalty Hunt running from Monday 22 to Saturday 27 September with up to £500 in Lampeter Loyalty Vouchers to be won. There will be five separate ‘Hunts’ throughout the week with £100 of Vouchers up for grabs each day - and the prizes are doubled if you include a completed Loyalty Card with your entry. The Loyalty Hunt forms will be available each day in the shops around town or by downloading from www.lampeter21.co.uk/loyalty-hunt New businesses are joining the Loyalty Card scheme all the time, but here is the list of members as at 18 September.

You can find the latest list on the web at www.lampeter21.co.uk/loyalty/lampeter-loyalty-card-participating-businesses

Chris Studman

Congratulations to Mimma Currado who works at Eryl Jones Insurance Consultants, Winner of £30 Loyalty Vouch-

ers, in the August prize draw

contents in this issue…

make together festival

magic lamp cinema club

book launch

support your high street

apple day

jottings

radiation & mobile phones

celtic christianity

women in tune

twizy review

the apprentice journals

regular features …

letters

listings & events

ads & classified

lampeter loyalty card

town council news

ian’s tweet

kids in action

creative ideas

crossword competition

what’s on in the woods

vine project update

01 – Lomax’s 02 – The Mulberry Bush 03 – Organic Fresh Foods 04 – AJ Williams Embroidery 05 – Town Hall Cafe Deli 06 – Eryl Jones Insurance 07 – Ruby Rose 08 – Compass Office Supplies 09 – Gwyn Lewis Carpets 10 – Cascade Florists 11 – The Falcondale 12 – The People’s Market @ Victoria Hall (2nd & 4th Saturdays each month) 13 – CWN Design 14 – Calico Kate 15 – Creative Cove 16 – Hag’s Records

17 – Gwilym C Price Son & Daughters 18 – Red Apple Yarn 19 – Robert’s Garden Centre 20 – The Wash Tub 21 – The Spar Lampeter 22 – DL Williams 23 – Lambi’s 24 – Sosban Fach 25 – DD Evans 26 – AAA Decorating Centre 27 – Trysor 28 – Duet & Lan Lloft 29 – The Black Lion Royal Hotel 30 – Panacea 31 – Evans & Hughes Optometrists

32 – Jones Bros Butchers 33 – JH Roberts & Sons 34 – Jenkins of Ffarmers 35 – Pont Steffan Dental Practice 36 – Denmark Farm Conservation Centre 37 – Brondeifi Garage 38 – Cadi & Grace 39 – Deli-licious 40 – Delwedd Newydd Hairdressers 41 – Huw Lewis Tyres 42 – The Welsh Quilt Centre 43 – The Fruit Box 44 – Adrian Thomas Pharmacy 45 – Carpet Corner

46 – Merlin’s Cave 47 – Nehar Indian Takeaway 48 – WD Lewis & Son 49 – Bargain Box 50 – Dere i Dorri 51 – G & M Coaches petrol stn 52 – Quality Fill Bargain Foods 53 – Steffan Veterinary Services 54 – Premier Siop y Gymuned 55 – Lampeter Farmers Market 56 – J & E Woodworks 57 – Smotyn Du 58 – Mark Lane Bakery & Café

If you want more details, or would like to join the Lampeter Loyalty Card scheme contact Chris Studman on 01570 493649 or loyalty@lampeter21.co.uk

Lampeter Loyalty Card Cerdyn Teyrngarwch Llanbedr Pont Steffan

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G R A P E V I N E no. 23, Oct 2014

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Croeso / Welcome … to the Grapevine

Darllen wch yn Hapus / Happy reading

Angie Martin, Editor

I was hoping to have been able to start this issue with a gushing

editorial, singing the praises of a wonderful new designer - but

that was presuming that someone out there would have sent in a

stunning design for the front cover competition, advertised back in

July/August. Alas, my hopes have been dashed, as no-one has

taken up the challenge, or felt inspired to use the space as a way

to promote themselves as a ‘local talent’. What a shame. However,

all is not lost, although obviously too late for this issue, the

opportunity is still available for future issues. So, all you budding

designers out there, get thinking of how to promote the next few

Grapevines - whether you fancy linking the design to one of the

themes or not - your contributions will be welcomed. It would be

great to be showcasing local people’s skills, and it would also give

me a rest from the regular heartache of trying to come up with

something new each month!

Anyway, let’s move on to the wealth of talent we are showcasing

in this issue. We have newly published books from local authors/

publishers, pages 6 and 11; enthusiastic and gifted ‘makers’

offering ‘have-a-go’ sessions at the ‘Lampeter Make Together

Festival’, page 5 or Apple Day, page 9; musical talent, pages 6,

12 & 13 theatrical talent, Page 8; a World Dance Festival, page

21; outdoor experiences with talented folk, pages 20, 24 & 29;

artistic, historical, creative, sporting, culinary, quizzical,

educational, therapeutic, vehicular and community talents spread

throughout the rest of the newsletter - and not forgetting all the

people involved behind the advertising as well as the full listings

section. Phew!, not much in this issue then! We should really be

celebrating and wholeheartedly promoting this amazing ‘Local

Talent’. So, enjoy what’s on offer and have fun getting involved.

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The Newsletter Team

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Civic Procession and Service to Commem-

orate the Centenary of the departure of the

Yeomanry from Lampeter – 10 August 2014

The Town Council wishes to thank everyone who

attended and contributed towards this Event.

We particularly wish to thank:

Canon Brendan O’Malley, who officiated the

Church Service, Members of St Peter’s Church

Lampeter and those who participated in the

Service to include Miss Lois Price (Bugler),

Members of the Police, Lampeter Round Table;

Cllr Dorothy Williams (for assuming responsibility

for the catering arrangements); Aberporth Band

and Nick H (Taxi Private-Hire who gave his

services free of charge).

The Fallen were remembered in a meaningful way.

They shall not grow old, as we that are left

grow old:

Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.

At the going down of the sun and in the morning

We will remember them.

Many thanks also to the Lampeter Chamber of

Trade for arranging Shop-Window Displays to

mark the occasion.

£206.46 of the money collected during the Church

Service was donated to the Lampeter Branch of

the British Legion.

Welsh Language Initiative

It was resolved to endorse the Welsh Language

Initiative Shwmai Shwmai, which will be launched

in Lampeter, in mid-October.

FInancial Support

It was resolved to make a financial contribution of

£5,000 towards the Lampeter Family Centre.

Gorymdaith Dinesig a Gwasanaeth i Gofio

Canmlwyddiant Ymadawiad yr Iwmoniaeth

o Lanbedr Pont Steffan - 10 Awst 2014

Hoffai’r Cyngor Tref ddiolch i bawb a gyfrannodd

at, ac oedd yn bresennol yn ystod y Digwyddiad,

ond yn arbenning i’r canlynol sef:

Canon Brendan O’Malley a oedd yng ngofal

Gwasanaeth yr Eglwys; aelodau’r Eglwys San

Pedr ac i bawb a wnaeth cyfraniad yn ystod y

Gwasanaeth gan gynnwys Miss Lois Price

(Biwglwr); Aelodau’r Heddlu, Aelodau’r Ford Gron,

Llanbedr PS; y Gyngh. Dorothy Williams (am

gymryd cyfrifoldeb am y trefniadau arlwyo); Y

Band Aberporth; a Nick H (Tacsi Hurio-Preifat a

rhoddodd ei wasanaeth yn rhad ac am ddim).

Boed i’r rai hynny a wnaeth yr aberth mwyaf gael

eu cofio mewn ffordd ystyrlon.

Ni heneiddiant hwy, fel ni, a adawyd.

Ni ddwg oed iddynt ludded, Na’r blynyddoedd

gollfarn mwy.

Pan elo’r haul i law, Ac ar wawr y bore

Ni â’u cofiwn hwy.

Diolch hefyd i aelodau’r Siambr Fasnach am

ddarparu Arddangosfeydd Ffenest Siop i nodi’r

achlysur.

Cafodd £206.46 o’r arian a gasglwyd yn ystod y

Gwasanaeth ei glustnodi at ddefnydd Y Lleng

Brydeinig Cangen Llanbedr P S.

Cynllun Shwmai Shwmai

Penderfynwyd cymeradwyo’r Cynllun Shwmai

Shwmai a lansir ynganol mis Hydref 2014.

Cyfraniad Ariannol

Penderfynwyd gwneud cyfraniad o £5,000 ar gyfer

Canolfan Deuluol Llanbedr Pont Steffan.

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Lampeter Chamber of Trade

is organising the first ever

MAKE Together Festival Saturday 4 October 2014

10am - 4pm

Victoria Hall, Bryn Road &

Gorsedd Park

The Lampeter area has an amazing number of creative

and skilled crafts people. We have some excellent craft

venues in town, Calico Kate, Red Apple Yarn, Creative

Cove, Welsh Quilt Centre, which are renowned far

beyond Ceredigion. We also have excellent hardware

shops; AAAs and Williams where tools, materials and

equipment can be bought to satisfy the creative and

practical amongst us; and not forgetting Cascade and

Cadi and Grace, the two beautiful flower arrangement

shops.

We want the reputation of Lampeter, as a town of many

skilled people, to spread even further. The Festival is

not just about celebrating what is made locally but, just

as importantly, about others participating and getting a

taste for new skills.

All ages will find something to get involved with, be it

from woodcraft skills to Rag Art, making leather goods

to sharpening tools (bring hand tools to be sharpened),

up-cycling clothing to jewellery making, creative writing

to spinning.

You and your families have a chance to try new

practical skills and hopefully pursue some a bit further.

Specialists in their field will be on hand to demonstrate,

teach and answer questions.

You could sign up for a class or group that suits you.

Buy some goods for yourself or as presents for others

and the COASTAL café will be open for refreshments

and snacks.

Admission is free.

Some practical sessions will need to be charged for.

Come and join in! Bring the family!

Let's make something together!

Josie Smith (Lampeter Chamber of Trade)

THE MAGIC LAMP

CINEMA CLUB

A cinema is coming back to Lampeter...

The idea of opening a Community Cinema in Victoria

Hall in Lampeter is proving very popular.

The plan is to run the cinema every Saturday night with

a varied programme of films to provide something for

everybody.

As well as the films there will be a local food café, so you

can have a local hot dog, burger or other snack while

you watch.

It is hoped to show a ‘short’ with each main feature film.

We are on the lookout for any local filmmakers who

would like to get their films seen.

The Magic Lamp will have its opening night on

Saturday 25 October.

The club will be run by volunteers and we are now

looking for people who would like to get involved.

So, if you would like to help run the Magic Lamp Cinema

Club please contact:

Chris Studman, 01570 493649

magiclamp@lampeter21.co.uk

For more info:

www.lampeter21.co.uk/magic-lamp-cinema-club

Natural Craft Stall People’s Market,

Victoria Hall, Lampeter, 2nd & 4th Saturday of the month, 10am - 1pm

Buy pre-packed or pick and mix ranges of plant dyed textiles; needlework and felting kits; fair

trade upcycled jewellery, hand felt purses, embroidered bags, cushions; gifts; bespoke

commissioned designs; or book a place on a workshop direct from the stall.

POTTING SHED DIRECT All natural materials, sustainable

and ethical.

Natural Craft Workshops 10–4 pm

Small friendly, informal groups with all materials and a light lunch included.

Regular venues include 1st Lampeter Scouts Hall, and

The Quercus Rooms, Carmarthen.

Raised needlework, creative use of plants like nettles, natural plant dyeing, wet/dry felting, & making textiles all on offer.

Booking not always essential

Dates for NEW Drop in Workshops to be arranged

Private Tuition Workshops also available

Please see websites or visit Pam’s stall for further details. www.pottingsheddirect.co.uk

www.facebook.com/pottingsheddirect www.pinterest.com/pamdirect

www.etsy.com/uk/shop/pottingsheddirect

Lampeter Food Festival AGM

Tuesday 14 October, 7pm Victoria Hall, Lampeter

After a great festival this year we'll be looking to make it

even better in 2015. If you would like to get involved, come along or

contact the Chair, Chris Studman, 01570 493649

or chair@lampeterfoodfestival.org.uk

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For the last seven years I’ve

been working hard towards my

dream of being a published

romance author. I joined my local

writing group, Cwrtnewydd

Scribblers, when it started over

twelve years ago and have found

support and encouragement

from past and present members.

Last September I entered a competition that quite

literally changed my life. I entered the first chapter

of my recently completed manuscript to

Harlequin’s So You Think You Can Write

competition and was thrilled when my entry made

it into the Top fifty. This meant I was able to send

my full manuscript to the judging editors and I was

so happy to have got that far.

I was thrilled when my entry made it to the Top ten

and crossed my fingers as the public voting round

began. The Top three were announced just before

Christmas and unfortunately my entry wasn’t

among them, but I did receive detailed feedback

and set about the revisions over the Christmas

holidays, resubmitting my manuscript in the New

Year.

In January my dream came true, when I got ‘the

call’ from Harlequin Mills and Boon offering me a

two book contract. The story I entered into the

competition is now my debut romance for

Harlequin Presents. A Deal Before the Altar will be

published in October 2014.

You can find out more about

me on my website

www.rachaelthomas.co.uk

Rachael Thomas

Book launch for local author

SAWN TIMBER FOR SALE Locally grown sawn timber products,

milled to order

Slab Wood: £18 per bundle Waney edge Boards: £1 p/m

Cladding • Beams • Firewood Logs Firewood offcuts - car boot/small trailer load: £20

Please ring James on 07557 386755 Each purchase supports this Community Project

www.longwood-lampeter.org.uk

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Dear Sir/Madam

Having worked in the nuclear industry for many years

and now retired I have attempted to draw attention

to the grave hazards associated with the misuse and

over use of mobile phones and similar devices.

Your article published in the July/August issue of

the Grapevine, written by Joanne Camlin, who in my

opinion is a very courageous and well informed Lady,

was a real breath of fresh air on such a taboo area of

so called ‘modern life’.

The majority of informed and caring members of the

scientific community have worked hard over the

years to highlight the dangers of mobile phone usage

with very little success, no surprise there then,

considering the vested interest of big business and

government. Add in the addiction like devotion of the

majority of users the task becomes all but

impossible.

Unfortunately the laws of biology and physics will

make their presence known, far too late for some.

A point of illustration:

Approximately five years ago I happened to be

testing my micro-wave oven for any stray electro-

magnetic leakage; coincidentally a builder friend of

the family was using his mobile ‘phone in our kitchen.

He was ordering some building material.

Now, still holding my tester in my hand I placed it in

the proximity of his ‘phone while he was speaking into

it, resulting in the needle of the test instrument to

be driven deep into the red zone.

The instrument I was using is purely a passive device,

meaning it has no battery or internal energy

source; it relies entirely on the external influence of

the electromagnetic field it is subjected to, in this

case the mobile ‘phone.

By comparison a neurone in the brain to the weight of

the needle in my instrument would be something in

the order of comparing the weight of an elephant to

that of a house fly. Exposing any part of the human

body to electromagnetic microwaves

is not a good thing to do.

I purchased a later version of microwave tester;

however I believe it has been recalibrated to stay

just out of the red zone when mobile ‘phone testing,

but there was still significant movement of the

needle. The message remains the same.

So what can the average user do to offset the

danger?

The damaging effects form a radiation source can be

limited by three things:

Limiting the time of exposure

Keeping the source at a distance

Providing a physical barrier between the source and

the human body

The first is self explanatory. The second is not to

have the ‘phone in a trouser pocket. (Some statistics

indicate a rise in the incidents of testicular cancers.)

The third can be achieved by carrying the ‘phone in a

belt pouch or similar with a little tin foil placed

between the human body and the ‘phone. In

conjunction with:

The use of an audio device to speak and listen to

plugged into a mobile phone, carried as above, will

offer a hands free capability.

I am informed that infrared heat detection devices

will also show an increase in the temperature of the

side of the head near a transmitting mobile ‘phone.

Not good!

Certainly not “cool”.

My motivation, apart from the obvious humanitarian

reason to save any possible ill health to anyone and,

for purely selfish reasons the question arises, who

will pay my pension if there are microwave induced

illnesses in young people on a pandemic scale?

I must once again express gratitude to the Grapevine

team and to Joanne Camlin for publishing and writing

the splendid article on radiation.

Kindest regards to all Geoff Kendrew

LETTERS

grapevine, victoria hall, bryn road, lampeter SA48 7EE

email: lampetergrapevine@gmail.com

Dear Eds I hope that in the ‘Local Talent’ issue of The Grapevine there will be an interview with the crossword compiler, who has us puzzling over the last few clues every month with his/her ability to mix general and local knowledge, and those difficult cryptic clues that become so obvious when the answers are printed the following month. It is much harder to compile a crossword than to solve it. Is the crossword compiler also the talented artist who draws the intricate sketches of the shop do-nating the prize? If not then this talented person also needs to be acknowledged.

Sue Moules Thank you for your supportive comments about the

Grapevine Prize Crossword. The person who does the

sketches is a local artist. The compiler, not the same

person, has created crosswords for other publications in

the past. Both are happy to remain anonymous as this

lends an element of mystery to the crossword. Eds

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Autumn Term Welcome First Session - Registration for all Lampeter

Youth Theatre members, old and new!

Friday 3rd October

4.30-6.30pm

Victoria Hall, Lampeter

Please see LYTss facebook page for details of this term's sessions and tutors.

Lampeter Youth Theatre and Stage School @ Victoria Hall, Lampeter, Tuesdays 4.30-5.30pm,

Fridays 4.30-6.30pm.

Contact: Dinah Mulholland

01559 395391

mulhollanddinah@yahoo.com/LYTss fb page

for further details.

The Welsh Government are sponsoring a ‘Support

Your High Street’ Campaign throughout Wales from

Saturday 20 to Saturday 27 September.

In Lampeter the Chamber of Trade will be holding

several events culminating in the Make Together

Festival on Saturday 4 October.

The fun starts with The Great Lampeter Loyalty Hunt

from Monday 22 to Saturday 27 September (excluding

Wednesday). There will be £500 in prizes with up to

£100 of Lampeter Loyalty Vouchers to be won each

day. All people have to do is ‘hunt’ round the shops in

the Lampeter Loyalty Card scheme to answer 10

questions about the items they sell. If a completed

Lampeter Loyalty Card is attached to the entry form

any prize won will be doubled. The Loyalty Hunt forms

and more details will be available each day in the

shops around town or by downloading from

www.lampeter21.co.uk/loyalty-hunt. This initiative is

being supported by Ceredigion County Council.

Also Antur Teifi and Lampeter COT will be hosting an

event: ‘What Direction for Teifi Valley Towns’ in

Lampeter Rugby Club on Thursday 25 September at

5.30pm. The speaker will be the thought provoking

retail specialist Bill Grimsey and an open discussion

will follow chaired by Dylan Iorwerth, managing editor

of Golwg. Anyone who has the interest of our Town

Centres at heart is welcome to this free event. Please

contact eleri@canta.co.uk to secure a place.

On Saturday 4 October the Make Together Festival

will be at Victoria Hall, Lampeter from 10.00 to

4.00pm. This is the first of an annual Festival to

showcase the wealth of creative talent in the Lampeter

area and to celebrate the many independent shops

supplying and displaying creative materials. There will

be workshops in rag-rugging, lace knitting, crochet and

patchwork and demonstrations of weaving, woodland

crafts, glass works, leatherwork, caning and jewellery

making. To book a place on a workshop or to get

involved contact info@redappleyarn.co.uk.

Join us in celebrating all that Lampeter has to

offer.

Contact: Josie Smith, Chair, Lampeter Chamber of

Trade, llety.wennol@gmail.com, 01570 434407,

07773587840

Chris Studman: Organiser Lampeter Loyalty Card and

Great Loyalty Hunt

Chris@studman.net, 01570 493649

Josie Smith

STOP PRESS STOP PRESS STOP PRESS

‘Support Your High Street’ Campaign week

20–27 September 2014

KIDS IN ACTION

Lampeter Youth Theatre

and Stage School - LYTss

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Spotting Local Talent: an invitation to apple day

“I was strolling down a back lane in Lampeter,

when I spotted some local talent.”

Although more like the opening lines of a Carry On

film than an article about an abundant and free

local food resource, the apple trees to be seen in

many Lampeter gardens are a lovely reminder of

time not so long ago when local produce was simply

part of ‘what we did’. Clearly, some in Lampeter

are still using the produce but all too often this

free and tasty foodstuff is not used whilst I only

wonder how many apples and pears are sold in local

supermarkets?

What remains is a hint of a rich historical

association between the apple and West Wales.

Although mass production is now centred further

east, the abundance of local varieties is a clue to

how important local food production once was for

small communities in an age before the mass

movement of food.

Locally we can boast the dual purpose (eater and

cooker) Marged Nicholas from Dinefwr, Afal Pen

Caled, a cooker from St. Dogmaels and Afal Pig

yr Wydd from Llanwrda that unusually for an

apple does well in our wetter climate. There are

many other varieties that were cultivated because

they not only tasted good, cooked well or made

great cider - but because they were naturally

suited to the local climate. A hundred years ago

natural selection and selective cultivation was the

method of choice, it was first and foremost a

food source, and a variety that thrived and

needed little care was far more useful.

This all reminds me that the seventh Annual

Lampeter Apple Day will soon be upon us –

Saturday 18 October - (see the back page for

full details).

The day is a great excuse for ‘people with apples’

to come together and make use of the equipment

bought and made by the Lampeter Permaculture

Group for the express purpose of turning this

wonderful and free crop into something even more

delicious. We even have a brand new press for

this year but I am assured the homemade

‘washing machine’ variety will still be making an

appearance.

The day works like this ...

Organic Fresh Foods kindly provide the venue

and arrange for a host of other local food

producers to come along so it’s a mini festival

you bring your apples and the Permaculture

Group will be on hand with the kit and expertise

to help you press them into juice.

What you do with the juice is entirely up to you,

but freezing, pasteurising and cider making are

all simple options – if you manage to get it home

without drinking it!

The presses are all hand powered and children

love to get their hands into the mush, turn the

handle on the scratter, power the presses and

sample the delights of the funny brown liquid that

looks nothing like the stuff they think is apple

juice – the taste is often a revelation.

“How many apples do I need?”

is the most often heard question.

So, as a rule of thumb -

It depends a little on the variety but it’s fun

regardless, and it’s all FREE!

(Please bring a container to take the juice home in

– washed out milk cartons are fine).

If you don’t have an apple tree then look around.

Do you know anyone who would let you collect a

carrier bag full of apples?

Try collecting two and offer to bring them a litre

of juice back – whatever works.

The apple season is a long one with varieties

fruiting from August to December and some

storing well into the New Year. If your apple tree

has already started to drop fruit then collect

them up, keep the best for eating and the not so

best for juicing on 18 October. Because juicing

can make use of

damaged fruit, it

is a great way to

get the most

from your trees.

Tim Martin

A carrier bag of apples

will produce a litre of juice

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Caring for a person with dementia can be both

rewarding and challenging. It is important that carers

are able to look after themselves by maintaining

good health and emotional wellbeing. Many carers

find that just talking about their situation with other

people helps, especially if the people you talk to

have had a similar experience. Support groups

provide a friendly and supportive environment for

those caring for someone with dementia to talk to

other carers about their experience and are a great

source of both support and information. You will

be able to talk to people experiencing a similar

situation and be able to share ideas, tips and

strategies about caring.

The new Lampeter Carers Group is held at the

Mustard Seed café on the second Tuesday

afternoon of the month, from 1.30 to 3.30pm.

For more information please call Kate on 01239

810810. Kate Naidoo

Caring for a person with dementia

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Fred S Price was born in Llansawel in 1862. His History of Llansawel was published privately in 1898. It is a work of considerable charm, touching and vivid, written mainly in English, as a salute to his recently deceased father. A new edition, the first for 115 years, has recently been brought out by Bill Davis, a resident of Llansawel, under the imprint Cothion Books, intended to promote the heritage of North Carmarthenshire parishes.

The new edition contains the whole text of History of Llansawel and eulogy written and published by Fred S Price on the early death of the Rev Evan Davies, also of Llansawel. It has been expanded by many additional photographs and other illustrations, a biographical sketch of the author, translations of all the Welsh passages, and an index. It is in hard cover, with a specially commissioned cover illustration and is currently available from Y Smotyn Ddu in Lampeter, the Railway Station Cafe in Llandovery, Siop y Pentyn in Carmarthen, or directly from the editor, Bill Davis, in Llansawel. 015578 685696. The RRP is £12. More on the subject next month. Bill Davis

Mr Davis, who runs Llansawel village hall, set up Cothion Books in order to publish the new book. He hopes it will be the first in a modest library of books about, or from local parishes. Cothion Books’ profits are used for local community projects. He is, most definitely, a local talent we are happy to promote. Eds.

Jottings

Have you noticed the abundance of Hazel and

Beech nuts this autumn? Although the Beech

has been with us for only a few hundred years,

pollen records suggest the Hazel dates back to

just after the last Ice Age. Folklore, as well as

the many useful articles made from the wood,

attest to its longevity.

Being pliable, the wood can be fashioned into

objects as diverse as hurdles for penning

sheep, putchers (Salmon traps) and dowsing

rods. According to Irish myth St Patrick used a

Hazel rod to attract, catch and then cast snakes

into the sea. The nuts can also be used for

casting spells – don’t gather them on a Sunday,

though, or you risk attracting the Devil! In parts

of rural England they are used in fertility rights –

whether successfully or not is not recorded.

Grey squirrels (among other mammals) are

especially fond of the nuts. You can identify the

shells discarded by this animal as they are

chewed lengthways to get at the

kernel. Bank voles halve the nuts

horizontally. Nuts not taken by

animals provide a welcome snack

for walkers.

David Price

This month, a relatively long walk of about 6km

from Llanfair Clydogau. Start at the village shop.

Cross the river, turn left, then first right. Follow

this lane for about 4km until you reach Sarn

Helen, then downhill to the village to complete a

circuit. There always seems to be a wide variety

of birds along the route (I have noted nearly sixty

species over the year). Familiar birds often occur

in good numbers also. In late autumn, migrant

thrushes can be particularly noticeable and I often

see lots of Jays hereabouts. After wet, winter

weather, Snipe and Teal sometimes gather in the

field opposite the village shop, next to the Teifi.

There is no formal bird club in Ceredigion but an

excellent website has up to date records of what

is being seen and also has a list of regular

monthly bird walks in the county

www.ceredigionbirds33.blogspot.co.uk.

The annual Ceredigion Bird Report is also a

fascinating read, summarising a mass of records

from nearly a hundred contributors. It is published

by the Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales

Contact: 01239 621600 for more information.

Ian’s Tweet:

October by

Ian and Tomos Morris

Ian Morris

by Tomos (age 9)

Local History - new edition published

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This year was the 16th ‘Women In Tune’ music

festival in Llanfair Clydogau and some 300+ women

gathered from all over the UK and further afield. The

festival is very special for many women over the

years and they experience a closeness to the earth

and nature in this beautiful area of West Wales.

‘Women In Tune’ provided a diverse line up of artistes

and a challenging and interesting timetable of

workshops for women to learn new skills, practice

forgotten ones and make music, dance and play.

Tir Coed provided workshops in Long Wood where

women could learn to work with green wood and

identify the flora and fauna. There were opportunities

to print T-shirts and make clay artefacts. A creative

area allowed women to explore more artistic and

imaginative pursuits. A Girlzone for under 16s had an

exciting programme of activities that reflected the

workshops provided for their mums and carers.

The first evening was Welsh night. A Twmpath with a

caller from Temple Bar, Ellie and music from the

‘Women In Tune’ Scratch Band began the

proceedings, followed by Cor Gorbaith and two

bi-lingual Welsh acts; Catherine Elms a singer/

songwriter/pianist, whose music combined heavy

rock, dark cabaret, emotionally charged melodies and

idiosyncratic lyrics. Sera Owen, a singer inspired by

the Celtic landscape and the

folktales of her native Snowdonia,

effortlessly fused country and

folk. The evening ended with a

marvelous harpist Harriet Earis.

She was "Harper of All Britain" in

2000 and 2002. Her harp playing

included jazz, blues and

traditional jigs and reels; she was

a very charismatic entertainer.

Friday evening introduced The Ladies of Midnight

Blue, an Afro-Latin percussion and brass duet whose

music was a powerful and upbeat combination of

percussion, brass, and vocal chants. Their music was

energetic and vibrant. O’Hooley and Tidow from

Yorkshire played the same evening. They have an off

-beat and original twist on English folk music. A band

from the North East ended the live music for the

evening, the Gem Andrews Band, a quintet playing a

mix of country and Americana traditional music. A

disco finished the evening.

Saturday evening began with Shannon Smy and Ali

Backburn, normally singing and playing as part of

Seize the Night. They are favourites with ‘Women In

Tune’ and their political songs resonated with the

audience. Following was Julie Felix, older women

remembered her from many years ago as she has

had fifty years in the music world. After a break from

the music world in the 1980s, Julie began singing for

Latin American refugees, for women’s rights and for

peace projects including protests against the war in

the Gulf. Julie sang a beautiful set of songs and

encouraged audience participation.

A young mixed race band played the evening out -

Ajah UK is a unique Hip-Hop/Rock act. Their live

performance was an epic and fierce collaboration of

words, music and entertainment that represented

everything they stand for as musicians and women.

Sunday evening brought to the audience a young

Hungarian Flamenco player, Edina Balzco; her

playing was energetic and mesmerizing, she uses a

guitar as a percussive instrument as well as for

melodic tunes. She finished her set by asking the

Ladies of Midnight Blue to join her with their drums

and there followed improvisations that brought the

audience to their feet in standing ovations.

Women In Tune is also about socialising, meeting old

friends, making new ones and experiencing warmth,

support and strength. Our cafe was the perfect place

for socializing. Delicious vegetarian food was

prepared and cooked by Jaani, well known for her

cooking at The Mulberry Bush. During meals women

were entertained by live music from the Fringe stage.

We had a Well-Being area where women could share

or enjoy therapeutic treatments or just find peace and

nurturing in its quiet and peace. This year we had a

sauna as well as the ever popular hammam.

‘Women In Tune’ relies solely on volunteers to

organise it, set it up, make sure everything runs

smoothly during the festival and then return the land

as found to the farmer. It is hard work but women give

up their time to create a special space, they return

year after year because of the magic the festival

engenders and the importance it holds for so many

women.

See our website www.womenintune.co.uk or Women

in Tune group on Facebook.

Lesley Stevens

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Victoria Hall: regular activities and classes

Bryn Road, Lampeter SA48 7EE

To book the Victoria Hall phone: 07891 632614 Email: admin@vichall.org.uk Community groups & local small-scale commercial: Large hall £12/hour; Small hall £7/hour; whole

building £18/hour. We also have office space, committee room and small therapy/classroom.

See www.vichall.org.uk for more details.

Day

Weekly (W) Fortnightly (F)

Monthly (M) Time Activity / Class

Contact

Name Number

Monday W

NEW Choir 7.30-9pm

Magical Music in Lampeter

Louise Broome 01545 560222

Tuesday W 1-2pm & 6-7pm

American Tribal Style Bellydancing

Wendy Steele 01570 472921, 07752 478779

W

Welcoming newcomers

4.30-5.30pm

LYTSS: Lampeter Youth Theatre &

Stage School Annie May 01570 423080

W

NEW 7-8pm Boxersize Oliver Leighton 07918 661194

W 6-8pm Welsh Class Meryl Evans 01545 572715

Wednesday W 10-1pm

Hafan Cymru ‘Moving on Club’

Helping you get back to work

Becky Turton 07875 272834

W 10-12pm Welsh Class Meryl Evans 01545 572715

W 10-1pm Age Cymru Drop in session for learning computer skills

and general advise

F 2-

4.30pm Young at Heart

Sandwiches & social for the wiser folk of Lampeter

W 7-8pm Zumba

keep fit session Louise Evans 07584 199372

W 6-7pm Jujitsu James Masters 07564 666530

Thursday W 1-3pm Welsh classes Meryl Evans 01545 572715

W 6.30-

7.30pm Line Dancing:

Class for beginners Heather Boothby 01570 493458

W 8-9pm NEW!

Boxersize Oliver Leighton 07918 661194

M 3rd Thur each

month

7-9pm Transition Llambed

‘Big Gathering’

Has now evolved into ’Green Drinks’ in the Castle Green. A social gathering for all those interested in any issues remotely

’Green’. Everyone welcome!

Friday W 10-12pm Welsh classes Meryl Evans 01545 572715

W 4.30-

6.30pm

LYTSS: Lampeter Youth Theatre &

Stage School Annie May 01570 423080

Saturday

2nd & 4th Sat each month

10-1pm People’s Market Local food, produce and crafts. Plus Credit Union, café, live music & other attractions

Sunday W 10-7pm Lampeter

Evangelical Church

Gareth Jones at the Mustard Seed café

01570 423344

W 12-2pm Jujitsu James Masters 07564 666530

M 7-10pm Custard Queens WI Jen Pink 07540 383835

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what’s going on listings are free. send details of your event to lampetergrapevinelist@gmail.com

courses_______________ Denmark Farm Conservation Centre, Betws Bledrws Fri 3-Sun 5 Oct: Identifying Mosses, Liverworts & Lichens Sat 11 Oct: Food Energetics: Autumn Harvest Sun 12 Oct: Forest Gardening Wed 15 Oct: Fruit Hedge Planting Sat 18 Oct: Raw Chocolate Workhop Sun 2 Nov & Sun 9 Nov: Porcelain Paper Clay Micro-Sculptures Mon 3-Tues 4 Nov: Phase 1 Habitat Survey Fri 14-Sun 16 Nov: Introduction to Forensics Fri 21-Sun 23 Nov: Introduction to Permaculture Full details and more opportunities: www.denmarkfarm.org.uk 01570 493358

Tool Sharpening. Sat 27 Sept.10am-3.30pm. Want to learn how to keep your own tools razor sharp? Join tutor, Peter Drake, for a day of learning a range of sharpening techniques for hand tools at the Long Wood workshop in the woods. We’ll cover: axes, knives, chisels and lots more. Course costs £25 per person. Bring your own blunt tools along. Contact: 07557 386755, to book a place info@longwood-lampeter.org.uk

Lampeter & District Beekeepers’ Association: Every second Tuesday of the month, 8pm, Millennium Hall, Cellan. Non-members welcome. £2 including tea & biscuits. For details www.lampeterbeekeepersassociation.co.uk

Bike Demonstrations at People’s Market, Victoria Hall, every 2

nd and

4th Saturday of month. Topics

including: aspects of owning folding bikes, information on normal and electric bikes, fold-ability, weights, maintenance, gears, brakes, wheels and tyres as well as information on new and recycled bikes and workshops. Literature available on various bike related subjects. Contact: Milly, 07583 248387, millypeds@gmail.com

creative_______________ Spinning Lessons with Ann Fisher Rhodes at Ffarmers Neuadd Bro Fana/Village Hall. Improvers every Wednesday 1.30-3.30, £8. Now taking names for the next beginner sessions. Contact Ann 01558 650760, www.spinwise.co.uk

spinwise.uk@btinternet

Jewellery Making Course for Beginners: basic jewellery-making skills. Held in the local Ceredigion area, courses and times to be agreed by mutual arrangement. Contact: Peter, 07984 883453. events ________________

People's Kitchen. Sun 5 Oct, 2pm, Llanfair Clydogau Village Hall. Join us for a delicious vegan meal and friendly social.

Coedwig Gymunedol Long Wood Community Woodland:

Open Public Meeting. Mon 6 Oct, 7.30pm, Victoria Hall, Lampeter. The Long Wood team welcome queries, questions and ideas from the public at this monthly open forum. Contact: 07557 386755, info@longwood-lampeter.org.uk

Woodland Wednesdays. Join Sarah, our Warden, for regular volunteering sessions at Long Wood every Wednesday. Develop your practical skills and feel the benefit of working in this beautiful environment. One session in four is devoted to your own woodcraft project. No experience required, training given. Meet 10am, in car park (Llangybi/Llanfair end of wood).

info@longwood-lampeter.org.uk for more information and to sign up for this unique project.

Green Build Skills Days. Various dates throughout October. Jamie Mil-ler and the Ty Pren team are welcom-ing volunteers at the new timber-framed Visitor Centre build at Long Wood. Gain experience in; applying hempcrete & lime, timber cladding and more. Volunteers need to contact us in advance so we can give you the dates as we have them. Sorry, no under 16s. To sign up Contact: 07557 386755, info@longwood-lampeter.org.uk

Lampeter Music Club: The Cavaleri Quartet: (see ad. p12) 7.30pm Thurs 23 Oct, Old Hall, University of Wales Trinity Saint David, Lampeter campus. One of Europe’s leading string quartets: ‘dynamic, passionate and thrilling’. Tickets at the door: £10; concessions £8.50. Students free with a Union Card. Two children free with a paying adult. This is the first concert of the new season. Become a member for £40 (concessions £35) for entry to all

six concerts. To receive information about our concerts by e-mail, or receive our annual brochure. Please contact us at: 01570 422436, cockburn.david@gmail.com.

Archaeology, History and Anthropology Society at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David, Lampeter campus: Dr Umberto Albarella: Tues 28 Oct ‘The use of animals in classical antiquity rituals: zooarchaeological case studies from the Mediterranean’. Prof. Kate Cooper: Tues 11 Nov 'Martyrdom and Religious Violence in the Roman World: Ancient Problems and Modern Parallels'. Karl-James Langford: Wed 12 Nov ‘Romans in Wales’. Discussion on his recent book with a chance for items to be signed. These talks will be taking place in LR7 and start at 7pm. All welcome. Donation of £1 requested to fund guest speakers.

Traws Link Cymru - West Wales Railway Campaign-Ymgyrch Rheilffordd Gorllewin Cymru Aims to re-instate rail links in west Wales. Keep in touch with the campaign, get involved, discuss and share ideas on next steps, download and sign the petition or write to your MP. www.trawslinkcymru.org.uk/

Events taking place in the School

of Classics, Lampeter: Keynote lecture: Miranda Green Fri 17 October 6.30pm: "The Magician’s House. Weird goings on in Roman Chartres". Lecture by Professor Miranda Aldhouse-Green from the University of Cardiff. Miranda is a specialist on Celtic religion in Antiquity and has published widely on all aspects of Celtic and Britanno-Roman cults. Open to the public, free of charge, followed by a wine reception. Conference on Celtic Religion From Fri 17-Sun19 Oct, we will be hosting the 13th FERCAN workshop, a 3 day conference on Celtic and Romano-Celtic religion in Iron Age and Roman Britain and Europe. This conference forms part of an international research project. This is only the second time that this FERCAN workshop takes place in Britain, and the first time that it comes to Wales. For more information and registration, cf.http://viasacra.org.uk/f-e-r-c-an-2014/

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Events taking place in the School of Classics, Lampeter cont.d The Classics research seminars: The following papers are open to the public, free of charge. (1 hour paper, followed by 30 minute discussion) and followed by a wine reception. Thurs 30 Oct: ‘The format of public contracts in classical Athens’ Errietta Bissa (Lampeter) Thurs 13 Nov: Paths to Honour and Glory: ‘Symmachus and the curses honorum in Late Antiquity’. All the lectures will take place in the Founders' Library at 6.30pm

Lampeter Christmas Fayre, Arts Hall, University of Wales Trinity Saint David, Lampeter campus, Sat 29 Nov, 12-4 pm.

health & well-being _____

Yoga classes suitable for all, with an Iyengar-trained teacher: Mon 6.30-8pm & Tues 10-11.30am at Ancient Earth Centre for Well-being, Lanlas Farm, Cellan Weds 5.30-7pm Tregaron Chapel Vestry; Thurs 6-7.30pm Ffarmers Village Hall. Contact: Cathy Crick Stanton, 01570 421144, 07748 031614, cathycrick@hotmail.co.uk

Alcoholics Anonymous meet at the Catholic Church (white church), opposite the police station in Lampeter. Wednesdays 8-9.30pm. For info, national helpline: 0845 7697555

Narcotics Anonymous meet at St Thomas’ Methodist Church (end of the Drovers Road/Peterwell Terrace), opposite the car park, on Monday from 7.30-8.30pm. national helpline: 0300 999 1212

Headway, The Brain Injury Association. Have you survived a Brain Injury? Do you care for someone with Brain Injury? Then read on! Headway Ceredigion is holding Drop in sessions on the first Monday of each month during 2014 from 2–4pm in the Royal British Legion Hall, Oxford St, Aberaeron, SA46 0JB. Come along and join us for a cuppa and a chat. Light refreshments will be provided . A ydych wedi goroesi anaf i’r ymennydd? A ydych yn gofalu am rywun sydd ag anaf i’r ymennydd? Darllenwch ymlaen! Headway Ceredigion yn cynnal Sesiynau galw i mewn ar ddydd Llun cyntaf pob mis yn ystod 2014 rhwng 2-4pm yn Neuadd Y Lleng Brydeinig Frenhinol, Stryd Tyglyn, Aberaeron, SA46 0JB. Dewch draw i ymuno â ni am baned a sgwrs. Bydd diodydd a bwydydd ysgafn ar gael ar ôl y sesiwn

Contact: Dave Maggs, Wales Development Manager, Headway UK, 01446 740130, 07941 855935 walesdm@headway.org.uk

kids___________________ 1st Lampeter Brownies. Meet Wednesdays, 4.30-6pm, term-time. Contact: Nikki, 07790 987070

"Lampeter Little Ones" is a Facebook group for parents of pre-schoolers in the Lampeter area. Wondering what groups and activities are available for your baby or toddler, then please join up and have a look: www.facebook.com/groups/lampeterlittleones Lampeter Youth Theatre and Stage School runs 3 terms per year every Tuesday and Friday at Victoria Hall, Lampeter. Winter Term from Fri 3 Oct to Fri 12 Dec. 1st Session Fri 3 Oct - Registration and Drama Games/Activities for all LYTers. Thereafter Tues 4.30-5.30pm; Fri 4.30-6.30pm. Cost £30.00 per child/term. Contact: Dinah Mulholland 01559 395391, facebook: LYTss, mulhollanddinah@yahoo.com.

Little M’zzz indoor soft play centre, Llanybydder (in old church hall near Evans Bros market). Open Mon, Thurs, Fri, Sat & Sun 10am-6pm, 7 days a week in school holidays. Birthday Party bookings welcome. Tasty menu & free WiFi. Contact: 01570 480268, www.littlemzzz.co.uk

NCT 'Move and Groove' is a music and movement group for pre-schoolers. Every Tuesday, 10am in the Catherine Stott room, upstairs in Lampeter Students' Union. Let your little one do what comes naturally by making noise and not staying still!

Playsessions on Maes y Deri playing field every 3rd Sunday each month throughout the year, 11am-3.30pm, with Ray Ceredigion playworkers. On the right up hill beside St Peter's Church, all welcome.

Young Rangers “Play, Explore and Discover” A new weekly club for 6-12 years olds. Woodland activities by Forest School trained staff. £4 per session. Led by Lea Wakeman and James Kendall. 4:30-6pm every Thursday at Denmark Farm. Advance booking is essential. Phone Lea 07920 408849

markets_______________ People’s Market, Victoria Hall, Lampeter, 10am-1pm every 2nd & 4th Sat each month. Next markets: Sat 27 Sept, Sat 11 & 25 Oct Lampeter Farmers' Market Market Street, Lampeter, 9am-2pm

alternate Fridays. Next markets: Fri 3, 17 & 31 Oct.

Ffarmers Market Neuadd Bro Fana/Village Hall, Ffarmers, 10am-12.30pm 1st Sat in the month. Next market: Sat 4 Oct.

Llansawel Market Llansawel Village Hall, 10am-12.30pm 3rd Sat of the month Next market: Sat 18 Oct.

move your body _________ Twmpath, folkdancing, every first Saturday of the month from 8-10.30pm in Talsarn Village Hall. No partner required, no experience required, just come along and join in the fun. Entrance £2.50 which includes good food. For more information call Elly on 01570 471476 or Hazel on 07875095066.

New American Tribal Style Bellydancing: Tues 1-2pm and 6-7 pm, Victoria Hall. Wendy Steele, 01570 472921, 07752 478779

Lampeter Belly Dance and Belly Fit Mondays, Lampeter at Shiloh Church Hall (next to Police Station): Beginners' Belly Dance (all ages) 1.30-2.45pm (£5) Belly Fit for over-50s, 3-4pm (£4) There is space in both classes. First class free. Contact Rose Barter: 01239 851737, rosebarter@btinternet.com

Belly Dance & Yoga classes. Belly Dance: Tues 7.30-8.30pm. £3.00. Beginner Yoga: Thur 7-8.30pm, £5.00. Crugybar Village Hall. Contact: 01558 685321, elenamgilliatt@hotmail.com

Yoga class - mixed abilities: St Thomas' Hall, Tuesdays 7.30-8.45pm £6 Contact: Su Bates (BWY teacher) 07588 527512

Tribal Dance with Lyza. Alternate Wednesdays 6.30-8pm, Shiloh Church Hall, High Street, Lampeter. Contact: lyza_darkestwish@live.com

Coedwig Gymunedol Long Wood Community Woodland. Do you need to get out and about more? Join our FREE ½ hour Health Walks on the last Sunday of each month. Especially for people who find walking difficult. Please wear sensible shoes. Meet at Penlan Goetre, SA48 8NE at 2pm. Contact: 07557 386755, info@longwood-lampeter.org.uk

Flamenco Dance classes Wed 6-7.30pm, Aberystwyth Arts Centre, with live flamenco guitarist. Men and women welcome. Please bring strong-heeled shoes. Private lessons available in studio near Llandysul. Contact: 01559 362540, dixeyart@gmail.com

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move your body contd _____ Yoga, Wednesdays 5.30-7pm Cellan Millennium Hall. Small friendly group led by Pat Beaton, 01558 650594.

Footpath Maintenance volunteering with Ceredigion County Council rights of ways staff every Friday. Trashing, clearing, erecting stiles, footbridges and installing gates mainly in the south of the county. Fun and cost toward transport included. No experience needed, just join our team! Contact: James Williams, 01570 480743

Walk Out Workout. Join me (Rachel Schroder) on Thursday evenings for a walk in and around Lampeter. Each week starts with a gentle warm-up stroll followed by a brisk-and-breathless walk around town. If that’s enough for you, then stop off there. If you really want to get your heart pumping, blast up a local hill with me for extra fitness. Meet at 6.30 pm out-side Lampeter Leisure Centre. Free and fun!

Cerddwyr Ramblers, Lampeter, Do you enjoy exploring the local countryside, discovering historic sites, socialising and mixing, having fun and chit-chat? Lonely, low in mood, recently widowed? Need a change or inspiration to exercise enjoyably, meet up with people outside your usual circle? Do you have a passion to maintain and improve our footpath network by surveying footpath problems or legal diversion orders? Or perhaps lead walks that you know and would like to share. Then join Lampeter Ramblers, we have much in common! Choice of varying walks throughout the year. See our programme in Library or Creative Cove. James Williams, 01570 480743.

Friday Walkers: meet up for ambling rambling on a Friday morning. Easy access walking for an hour, depending on the weather and the mood. Meet rain or shine, 10am at Rookery Car Park. Free, followed by coffee and chat. Not able to manage the stroll but would like company? Just meet up for coffee. Philip Lodwick, 01570 422181

Jane Guy School of Dancing. Established 1977. Ballet and stage work; annual production; RAD exams. Classes: Tue eves and Saturdays, Shiloh Chapel, Lampeter. Thursdays 4.30-7.30pm at Theatr Felinfach. Contact: 01570 470645

Sarn Helen running and cycling club welcomes all abilities. Junior runners (ages 8-16) meet at Leisure Centre, Tues 6.15pm. Adult runners meet Rookery Car Park, Tues 6.15 & 8pm, Thur 6.15pm. For cycling (road and MTB) please

see: www.sarnhelen.org.uk

Mat-based Pilates. Suitable for beginners. Benefits include increased energy; improved posture and co-ordination; physical and mental toning; increased strength and stamina; greater mind/body/spirit connection. Llangeitho Village Hall, Mondays 2pm. Shân Rees, OCR-qualified instructor. Contact: 01570 218138, 07940 375147, www.livingexcellently.co.uk

Dances of Universal Peace. From earliest times, dance has been a way of bringing people together, to create harmony and connection. In Dances of Universal Peace, we dance in a circle using simple steps and chants from many traditions. Contact: Shân, 01570 218138, 07940 375147. DUP Qualified

Canolfan Hamdden Llambed Leisure Centre. 01570 422552, Lampeter-leisure@ceredigion.gov.uk Activity programme as follows:

Cardio Circuit Training gyda/with Sands & Paul Butch. £3.50. Mon 6.30-7.30pm. All-over body workout. Conditioning. Resistance training. Improve mobility, strength & stamina. Ymarfer i’r corf i gyd. Cyflyru. Ymarfer gwrthsafiad. Gwella symudadwy, cryfder ac egni.

J’s Workout 01559 362690. Oedolion/Adults £3.90, Henoed/Myfyrwyr/Iau/O.A.P/Student/Junior £3.20. Tocyn consesiwn/concession ticket (12 dosbarth/classes) Oedolion/Adult £39, Conc. £32. Mon 5.30-6.30pm, STEP. Tues 5.30-6.15pm, Zumba. Wed 12noon-12.45pm, Ffitrwydd Rhwydd/Ease into Fitness. Wed 6.30-7.30pm, Kettlecise. Thurs 5.15-6pm, Dawns Aerobig/Aerobic Dance.

Clwb Rhedeg Sarn Helen Running Club Thurs 6.15-7.15pm. Croeso i blant dros 8 oed/ All children over 8 years welcome.

Yoga/Pilates Ann Inshaw, 01570 481319, 07826 692110. Mon 5.30-7pm, Yoga (pob lefel/all levels). Tues 6-7pm, Pilates (pob lefel/all levels). Wed 5.15-6.15pm Pilates (canolol/cynyddol/intermediate/advanced). Thurs 6-7pm, Pilates (pob lefel/all levels). Fri 10-11.30am, Yoga (pob lefel/all levels).

Spinning £3.90 sesiwn/session, £39 for 12 sesiwn/sessions. Bwcio gyda taliad yn unig!/Booking with payment only! Tues 5.30-6.15pm, Wed 7.15-8.15pm, Fri 5.30-6.15pm. Cofiwch ddod a photel o ddŵr a thowel/Remember a bottle of water & a towel.

Clwb Ymladd Cleddyfau Llambed/Lampeter Town Fencing Club Sean Slater, 01570 493139, anpiobaire1@aol.com Croeso i bawb dros 10 oed. All aged 10+ welcome. £4.50. Os ydych am hwyl, ffitrwydd a her o frwydro yna ymladd cleddyfau yw’r peth i chi. If you want fun, fitness and a challenge of combat then fencing is for you. Tues 3.30-5pm & Fri 6.30-8pm. Darparir offer/equipment provided.

Clwb Badminton/Badminton Club Dydd Gwener/Friday 5-6.30pm. All players welcome.

Ysgol Gymnasteg REES School of Gymnastics Islwyn Rees, 01570 422979. Sat 9.15-10am, Oed meithrin (dan 5)/Pre-school (under 5); 10-11am, Dechreuwyr (6 oed i fyny)/ Beginners (6yrs+); 11am-12noon, Gwellhawyr (6 oed i fyny)/Improvers (6yrs+).

Disco Sglefrio/Roller Disco every Saturday 3-4pm. Oedolion/Adults £2.60, Plant/Children £1.90. ‘sgidiau i’w llogi/boots for hire £1.30

music_________________ Kirtan / Bhajan singing. Sunday, 3-5pm, twice monthly. Please call to check dates. At Perth Yr Onnen, Gorrig, Horeb, Llandysul, SA44 4JR. Bhajans are devotional songs from India in a call and answer format, using ancient chants. Open to anyone, no spiritual belief system required. It doesn’t matter if you think you can’t sing - just come and join in. £2 donation appreciated where possible, Tea and Chai provided. For directions and to confirm dates, contact Iain or Dixey, cameronbodywork@gmail.com

Magical Music in Lampeter, New Choir. Mon 7.30-9pm. No auditions. No experience. 16+. Contact: Louise Broome 01545 560222

permaculture &

conservation ___________ Forest Gardening, Permaculture & Wildlife Gardening Short courses and inspirational site visits! For more info and 2014 dates, Contact: Angie, 01974 831300, info@purposefulpermaculture.co.uk

Smallholders and Landowners: bespoke conservation advice; create your own nature reserve! Contact: Angie, 01974 831300, info@purposefulpermaculture.co.uk

Lampeter Permaculture Group is a collective of like-minded people, interested in principles and practice of permaculture & sustainability. More info: www.lampeterpermaculture.org

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photography ___________

Lampeter Photography meet on 1st & 3rd Friday of every month, 7.30pm at the Kings Head, Lampeter. Monthly competitions, exhibitions & workshops. All welcome. FREE. Contact: Stef, 07958 772035, lampeterphotography@yahoo.co.uk

religious services &

groups ________________ Lampeter Parish St Peter’s Church, Lampeter. Main Sun Service: 10.30am (bilingual), Other services: 8am Holy Communion (English), 9.15am Cymun Bendigaid (trydydd Sul yn y mis yn unig, Cymraeg). Church Hall available for hire, £8.50 per hour. Kitchen facilities. Enquiries/bookings contact: Beryl, 01570 422324, www.lampeterparish.org St Cybi’s Church, Llangybi. Main Sun Service: 9am (bilingual). St Bledrws’ Church, Betws Bledrws. Main Sun Service: 10.45am (English or bilingual). St Sulien’s Church, Silian. Main Sun Service: 2pm (bilingual /Cymraeg). Our Lady of Mount Carmel Roman Catholic Church, Lampeter Sunday Mass is 10am. For other services see church notice board. St Thomas' Methodist Church Sun service 10.30am, creche & youth activity. Tues Coffee morning 9.30-noon. All welcome. See notice board. St Mary’s Church, Maestir. Main Sun Service: 2.30pm (2nd Sun in month only, English).

Times apply to the first four Sundays in each month. For the few fifth Sundays there will be a single United Parish Service at 10am: location will be published in the local newspapers Emmaus Christian Fellowship meets Sundays, 10.30am and 5pm, at rear of 78 Bridge Street, Lampeter. Contact: David Patterson, 01570 422529 All Saints' Church, Cellan. Bilingual services every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month, 2pm. A warm welcome to all. Baptisms and weddings by arrangement. Contact the Revd. Bill Fillery, 01570 421425. St Mary's Church, Llanfair Clydogau. Bilingual services every 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month, 10.15am. A warm welcome to all. Baptisms and weddings by arrangement. Contact the Revd Bill Fillery, 01570 421425. Capel Bedyddwyr, Silian. Cwrdd yr ail a pedwerydd Sul y mis am 10.15yb. Croeso i bawb. Interested in Buddhism? A Study Group for Women. Exploring the underlying principle of Buddhist

Practice and how we can apply this in our daily lives. Meets one day a month near Aberystwyth. Meditation, shared lunch. Contact: Lesley, 01970 617129 or Noel 07988 745364 Lampeter Evangelical Church meets every Sunday at Victoria Hall, 10am– 7pm. Contact: Gareth Jones at The Mustard Seed café, 01570 423344

Lampeter Quakers. Every Sunday at Canolfan Steffan, Peterwell Terrace at 10.45am. All welcome. ww.quakersinwales.org.uk (English)

Crynwyr Llambed. Cwrdd bob ddydd Sul, Canolfan Steffan, Rhodfa Peterwell, 10.45 yb. Croeso i bawb. www.crynwyrcymru.org.uk (Cymraeg) Contact / Cysylltwch: Deborah Rowlands, 01570 480083, deborahjrowlands@gmail.com

social _________________ Cellan Millennium Hall Film Nights. See film listings box on page 21

Coffee Stop, Thursdays 10.30am-3pm at Emmaus Christian Fellowship, 78 Bridge Street, Lampeter. Soup, toasties, cakes. Warm friendly environment. Contact: David, 01570 422529

Custard Queens WI: Ages 18-80+, all very welcome. Meet at Victoria Hall, 7-10pm every 3rd Sun of month. Next meeting: Sun 19 Oct. Contact: Jen, 07540 383835 for further details: custardqueenswi@gmail.com or check out the new website or facebook page http://custardqueenswi.weebly.com www.facebook.com/custardqueenswi

CYD Llambed. Ymarfer eich Cymraeg/Practise your Welsh. Dydd Mawrth 11 yb-12yh/Tuesdays 11am-12 noon, Gwesty y Llew Du, Llanbedr P.S./Black Lion Hotel, Lampeter. Croeso i bawb/All welcome. Croeso i unrhyw Cymro/Cymraes sy'n fodlon i ymuno â ni. Cysyllt â/Contact: Mary Neal, 01570 470092

Golden Broth Lunch Club: Mon 6 Oct in Llanfair, Mon 20 Oct, Cellan, 11.30am-2pm. We offer a FREE light lunch of soup, roll & butter, followed by cake, tea and coffee. Our main aim is to gather for a social and play cards or Scrabble, or just relax and natter to friends. Please contact Amanda (Cellan) 01570 421338, or Linda (Llanfair) 01570 493706, to register your interest.

Green Drinks in the Castle Green, Lampeter from 8pm Thurs 16 Oct. Meet other people interested in green issues, hear the news from local organisations, talk over new ideas & have a general natter (& a drink!).

Whist Drives, Wed 8 & 22 Oct, 5 Nov at Hafan Deg, Lampeter, every fortnight. All welcome. All Funds to Hafan Deg League of Friends. Contact: Gwen Davies, 01570 481152

storytelling, books &

creative writing _________ Lampeter Writers’ Workshop welcomes new members and meets weekly. Tuesdays 7-9pm, Wolfson Room, Trinity Saint David University, during college term time. Come and join us. Contact: Sue, 01570 423167

Meanwhile, Storytelling Circle, the first and third Thursday of the month. Come along and learn new skills or improve old ones. It’s easier than it looks. Wolfson Room, Old Building, Lampeter University Contact: h.addis@live.co.uk

Creative Writing Workshops at Tysul Hall, Llandysul, second Saturday in month, 2-4 pm. Professional tutors. Refreshments available. £30 for four workshops or £10 for one. Contact Kelly: 01267 235336

Llangeitho Book Group meet monthly in Llangeitho Village Café. Informal chat about our chosen book. Contact: Gillian, 01974 821213

volunteering ___________ Lampeter Credit Union. Would you like to do something that will make a positive difference to local people? For more details contact: 07891 632614

British Legion Lampeter is recruiting members now. This is your opportunity to become a member of the Legion. Contact Sharon, 07971 806886.

Home-Start is a national charity supporting families who are struggling to cope in more than 300 communities across the UK. Our support is delivered by volunteers, in the family’s home, for a couple of hours every week. We also run family groups and social events for families. We are looking for volunteers to join us and become part of our team. Contact Jan Young, 01570 218546.

women's workshop ______ Wed 10.30am-3pm, St James’ Hall, Cwmann. Disabled access & toilet. Free car park. £2.50 a session (includes vegetarian lunch & all activities). Drop in when you please. New members welcome. Workshops:

Wed 1 Oct: National Poetry Day Wed 8 Oct: Painting Wed 15 Oct: Tangram T shirts (bring T shirt to upcycle) Wed 22 Oct: Crafting for Christmas Wed 5 Nov: Stories about bonfires or Bonfire Night Contact: 01570 423167, 01545 590391 lampetergrapevinelist@gmail.com

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Charlotte Allen RSHom Homeopath 14 years' clinical experience. Homeopathy is a safe, holistic method of treating both emotional and physical conditions. Llanfair Clinic, 41 Bridge Street, Lampeter, SA48 8EG. 01570 493746

Val Allen, BACP senior accredited counsellor/psychotherapist. UKRC Registered. Offering counselling, psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, EMDR. 23 High Street, Lampeter SA48 7BA, 01570 493522, valallen@surfanytime.net

Jo Camlin BSc WSHom. Homoeopathy. Empower your own healing (or your child's) by telling your own story. Then a vital, energetic remedy is matched to your unique, personal experience. 01570 421480 (a.m.)

The Light of Love, a short but powerful treatment harnessing and directing the power of the Universal Life Force, relaxing, healing by touching into the heart's gentle energy. Ceredwin (thirty years of energy work experience), 01570 421476

Cathy Crick Stanton. Yoga teacher / therapist (Iyengar trained) and Barbara Brennan Healer. For class details, or to book 1-2-1 yoga or therapy/healing sessions: 01570 421144, 07748 031614, cathycrick@hotmail.co.uk

Glynis Florence, BA, Cert. Couples Counselling, Dip Psychosexual Therapy. Member of COSRT. Relationship counselling and therapy to address sexual concerns in Aberystwyth and Lampeter. Contact: 07780 458763

The Art of Well-Being: Reflexology and Indian Head Massage. Glennis Gratwick, MAR, FFHT, fully qualified, insured, 10 years' experience. Stall at Lunar Market (see listings) selling aromatherapy products. Contact: 01570 493288

Wild Cherry Coaching. Battling stress, low confidence, or simply feeling stuck? Move forward with sensitive and holistic life coaching with Ros (BSc (Hons) Psychology, Diploma Stress Management, Advanced Diploma Life Coaching). Free consultation. 07462 746248, www.wildcherrycoaching.co.uk Bowen Technique and Reflexology Fully qualified and registered practi-tioner. Practises from Aberaeron and Tregaron. Contact: Pearl, 01974 299224, 07967 647920 www.bowen-reflex4wales.co.uk

Alison Kaye MBAcC. Traditional Chinese Acupuncture. Llanfair Clinic, 41 Bridge Street, Lampeter, SA48 8EG. 07779 256388

Susan McAllister (Bsc Hons). Transformational Teacher, Thera-pist & Consultant. Over 20 years of teaching, complementary therapy & healing experience. Available now for Crystal Healing Workshops & Angelic Tarot Readings. Contact: 01570 493006, 07572 672986, sue@tranquillight.vpweb.co.uk

Louise Nadim BSc Hons, Ph.D. Fully qualified, insured Brennan Healer. Working in the Human Energy Field - assessing, balancing and healing, to restore physical, emotional and spiritual health. Contact: 01570 421144,07920 112228, louise_nadim@hotmail.com

Dr Colette Power. Mindfulness-based Stress Management, MB Pain & Illness Management; Introduction to Mindfulness Courses; 1-2-1 coaching. For future courses, or to discuss ways of working with mindfulness for you/your group. Contact: 07890 835873, colette@mindfulnesscourse.co.uk www.mindfulnesscourse.co.uk

Taiga R. Przibylla B.A.DipHSEC. Shiatsu. Seiki. Buqi Vital Energy and Oriental Bodywork. Werndriw Natural Health Clinic, 23 High Street,

Lampeter. SA48 7BH. 07974 674243, taigaprzibylla@hotmail.com

Living Excellently: assisting people to make the most of themselves. Confidence-Building, Assertion Skills, Mat-Based Pilates, Style Coaching, Life Coaching. Shân Rees BA, Dip.Couns, Dip Style & Life Coaching. 01570 218138, 07940 375147, shanharmony@aol.com, www.livingexcellently.co.uk

Eva Ryan MTI. Wholistic massage to help rebalance and heal body, mind and emotions. Treatment tailored to your unique needs. Registered, insured practitioner. At Taliaris, or arrange home visits. Contact: 01558 822390, 07792 748191

Remedial Massage Therapy. Kelly Smith, LCM dip. 4, Maesyfelin, Llangybi, SA48 8LY. 01570 493774, 07582 170181

Christine Stephenson BSc MNIMH. Medical Herbalist at Llanfair Clinic, 41 Bridge Street, Lampeter - for a holistic approach to health and use of herbs with an emphasis on the importance of a good diet. Call: 01239 858946

Ashley Ward MAR GJC (Dip Reflex). Dancing Tree Reflexology. Reflexology in the comfort of your own home, within 15-mile radius of Lampeter. Fully-insured member of Association of Reflexologists. Contact: 01570 422985, 07811 767563, www.dancingtree.co.uk

Bones for Life: practices to stimulate bone strength, protect vulnerable joints, improve posture and increase vitality. Contact: Marye Wyvill, 01570 421027, maryewyvill@hotmail.com

Reflexology. Annie Zakiewicz MAR is a fully-insured member of the Association of Reflexologists and practises from Cellan. Contact: 01570 493295, 07790 107521, www.reflexologywithannie.co.uk

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COEDWIG GYMUNEDOL LONG WOOD COMMUNITY WOODLAND

Hands-on Patchwork, with a Woodland Twist You may ask how does patchwork relate to

woodland management? It’s a fair question, so read

on and I hope it will all become clear.

A good patchwork quilt contains many different

panels which bring variety to the piece as a whole.

I’m going to borrow this metaphor to explain how

we’re bringing variety to the landscape. Several

areas in Long Wood have been marked for coppicing

(cutting down trees to encourage their regrowth).

These are stands of mixed broadleaf (hardwood)

trees that have naturally regenerated over the last 20

years where previously there were plantations of

conifers. Coppicing, of course, doesn’t seek to

eradicate these young native trees, but rather to

encourage their long term survival by managing

them as a viable underwood crop, through selective

felling, which adds value to the woodland and gives it

a more secure future. We have settled on a seven

year cycle for our coppice plots (called ‘coupes’)

which means that we’ll return to each coupe after

seven years to begin cutting again. By spreading

these coupes out across the woodland then we

begin to create a patchwork effect which will give a

mosaic of micro-habitats, with each stage of

regrowth favoured by certain species of plants and

animals. This in turn, should increase biodiversity

across the site as a whole. That’s the theory; the joy

of working in the woods is putting it into practise.

Last year Long Wood ran a pilot scheme for local

people to access plots of woodland so that they

could undertake coppicing which supplied them with

firewood or greenwood for crafts, depending on their

individual needs. This winter we are looking into the

idea of running the coppicing scheme again, with

potentially more coupes available across the site.

Coupes will be

0.3ha (30m x 30m)

so should be a

manageable size

for those who wish

to use hand tools

rather than a

chainsaw. If you

would like to know

more about this scheme, then

please get in touch.

What’s on in the Woods: Visitor Centre Update With a complete roof and larch cladding continuing

across the walls, our Visitor Centre is looking close

to completion. Jamie (the main contractor) tells me

that every new visitor that comes to see the progress

makes the same comments,

“When can I move in?”

“I want a house like this someday.”

So there must be

something in the

traditional way

that this project

has been built

which speaks to

people and makes

them feel at home.

It’s from here on in

that the character of the building should really come

to life as the fittings, flourishes and fine details are

added. Also in place is the off-grid 16-panel solar

array, ready to provide for our energy needs.

Accompanying this, the borehole is now connected

to the water tank, giving us an independent and fresh

water supply. It’s worth noting that all this work has

been done by local contractors and craftspeople. So,

tying all this into the Grapevine’s monthly theme, if

anybody needs an advertisement as to the wealth of

local talent in the Lampeter area, then surely this

beautiful building must be it!

James Kendall

Join our mailing list or find us on Facebook. Contact: 07557 386755 or info@longwood-lampeter.org.uk

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Fri 3 Oct “August: Osage County” (15)

Meryl Streep, Julia Roberts, Ewan McGregor

Fri 17 Oct “The Monuments Men” (12A)

George Clooney, Matt Damon, Cate Blanchett

Fri 31 Oct “The Grand Budapest Hotel” (15)

Ralph Fiennes, Jeff Goldblum, Tilda Swinton

DOORS OPEN 7.15pm for 7.45pm start

Admission by Donation

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Please contact Amanda Newman, 01570 421338

CELLAN MILLENNIUM HALL

CLASSES AND GROUPS

Classes subject to change:

please check

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for updates & contact details.

See our website

What’s On page for one-off events

MONDAY

Line Dancing 7-10pm

Golden Broth Lunch Club 11.30-

2pm (20 Oct)

TUESDAY

Lampeter Home Education Group

12-5pm

Qi Gong 6-7pm

Tai Chi 7-8pm

WEDNESDAY

Table Tennis 10am-12midday,

all ages, suitable for intermediate

players

Yoga 5.30-7pm

THURSDAY

Village Improvement Society

Cttee1st Thurs of month 7pm

W.I. 2nd Thurs of month 7.30pm

FRIDAY

Art Group 10am–1pm

Film Night fortnightly 7.15pm (see

advert for full details)

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Theme: ‘Home Comforts’

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LAMPETER

WORLD DANCE FESTIVAL

Friday Night Show 7pm £8.50

A fabulous show of World Dance featuring Dances from around the Globe.

Including Zara’s exotic Egyptian Bazaar

Fri 17 & Sat 18 October Victoria Hall

Lampeter

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Local Knowledge/Cryptic Crossword No 6 by “Jeep”

Answers

Thanks to the following who entered this time: Deanne

Cook, Jen Davies, Nanna Davies, Phil Edwards, P

French, J Ganley, Llinos Griffiths, Ken Guy, Susan

James, Annwen Jones, Peter McClelland, Auriol Pugh,

Angela Roberts, Jenny Ryan, Catrin & Chris Schröder,

Geoff Smith, Gloria Thomas, Malcolm Thomas, Avril

Williams, D. Williams.

Apologies to Llinos Griffiths who was missed off the list

last month.

Check out your answers below. See page 31 for more

details about the prize from the sponsor - Oh My Cod.

Entries can now also be posted into the new letter

box at Victoria Hall - particularly if the competition

entries box at the library gets too full!

Mark Richards, who resides in Aberaeron, recently qualified with

ARLA in order to become the 1st letting agent to set up office in

Lampeter

www.westwaleslettings.com Tel: 01570 421111/ 07852 225982

New business - bringing new life into Bridge Street

Offering a service and advice to:

Tenants requiring property - students and non-students

Landlords who wish to let out their properties

Please pop in for an informal chat and let’s make

things happen

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Helps accident victims, stroke, age-related

mobility issues, regain strength and movement.

Improves balance, posture, alignment,

releases the pressures that cause pain and

restriction. Helps back/shoulder pain,

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Visiting possible.

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“Iain's gentle technique was reassuring and

extremely helpful. I left Wales pain free”

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Congratulations

to our Local Knowledge/Cryptic Crossword

Competition Winner

Sue Moules

Cadi & Grace owner, Gabrielle presenting Sue with the winning voucher, on her birthday!

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You might have spotted a strange little black and

orange car buzzing round Lampeter during

September. That was Timothy the Twizy!

The Twizy is a two seater all electric car made by

Renault. There are ten of them owned by the Eco

Travel Network (ETN) over in the Brecon Beacons

as a part of a tourism project to encourage visitors to

explore the beautiful countryside of the National Park

in an eco friendly way.

I’ve been keen to try an electric car for a long time

and the ETN are looking to expand their network

westwards to the coast. So the ETN kindly loaned

me Timothy the Twizy for a 3 week trial.

The Twizy does have its limitations - it has just two

seats, a range of only 50 miles and it doesn’t have

windows!

But it is very easy to drive and great fun to use. It is

extremely cheap to run (only 2p a mile for electricity)

and parking is a breeze.

I thought the 50 mile range would be an issue - but I

soon realised that the large majority of trips I make in

a car are very short (commonly 10 miles or less) and

usually carrying only

me or one passenger.

In fact after having the

Twizy for over 2

weeks I’ve only

needed to use my

‘ordinary’ car three

times.

I’ve got the Twizy for one more week and then I’ll be

rendezvousing at the Llandovery Sheep Festival to

give it back.

I will definitely miss the Twizy when its gone - it’s

been a most welcome

guest in our house.

Would I pay £7000 to

have it as a permanent

resident? That’s a

question to ponder

over the rainier winter

months…

More about the Eco Travel Network :

http://ecotravelnetwork.co.uk/

More about the Renault Twizy : http://

www.renault.co.uk/cars/electric-vehicles/twizy/twizy/

A Twizy in Town

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VINE (Volunteering in the Natural Environment) at Coedwig Gymunedol Long Wood Community Woodland

Talent on Display

There has certainly been lots of talent on display at

Long Wood Community Woodland this summer.

Many skilled local tutors have enabled groups of

volunteers to hone and develop skills whilst taking

part in a range of different Tir Coed VINE activities.

Sessions have included: eco-build skills, which

were offered as part of the development of the Long

Wood Visitor Centre.

These provided an

opportunity for the

volunteers to develop

skills in straw-bale

walling and timber clad-

ding - all under the

expert guidance and

leadership of Jamie

and Ray Miller.

Activities were also arranged for Looked After

Children in the Ceredigion area

as part of the first week of their

summer programme. The

children and young people were

encouraged to play freely and

enjoy the natural environment of

the woodland, whilst learning about the

different types of trees and wildlife,

preparing and lighting a fire and

cooking tasty popcorn. Wonderfully

constructed dens were created and

detailed personalised beads were

made and volunteers learnt to wind and

make cord from natural materials.

Two circus skills and art sessions

were arranged during the school

holidays. The children thoroughly

enjoyed their wonderful days at

the woods, starting with a nature

trail creating crowns from

identified leaves and wild flowers

on route. Once at the Forest

School site, the children created

magical dream

catchers and

developed a

range of circus

skills, with ex-

pert tuition from

Lea Wakeman

(supported by

Jane and Jayme).

More activities included organising sessions for this

year’s Women In Tune

Festival. Seventeen

participants learnt about

traditional tools used for

whittling and carving, and

developed green wood

craft skills under the

experienced instruction of

Sally Harvey and Anna

Thomas.

A guided Wildlife Walk was

arranged for Saturday 16

August with nine of the

Festival-goers taking

time out from the

festival site nearby to

enjoy a leisurely walk,

where they discovered more about the local wildlife

at Long Wood.

And finally, there are presently nine people learning

traditional woodland management skills on the

second VINE training course, working under the

expert guidance of Tony Eames and Ben Allen.

Contact the VINE Project Officer Meinir Evans,

Lampeter@tircoed.org.uk (07476 880 699) for further

details.

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Lampeter Town RFC

Junior Fixtures Sept/Oct

28.09.14 Lampeter v New Dock Stars U12

Lampeter v Ammanford U14

Aberaeron v Lampeter U16

5.10.14 Llandovery v Lampeter U7

Llandovery v Lampeter U8

Lampeter v Llandeilo U10

Lampeter v Llandeilo U11

Lampeter v Carmarthen Athletic U12

Lampeter v Burry Port U13

Lampeter v Burry Port U15

12.10.14 Nantgaredig v Lampeter U7

Nantgaredig v Lampeter U8

Nantgaredig v Lampeter U9

Nantgaredig v Lampeter U10

Nantgaredig v Lampeter U11

Lampeter v Llandeilo U12

Nantgaredig v Lampeter U13

Lampeter v Cardigan U14

Llandeilo v Lampeter U15

Lampeter v Llanidloes U16

19.10.14 Lampeter v Carmarthen Athletic U7

Lampeter v Carmarthen Athletic U8

Lampeter v Carmarthen Athletic U9

Lampeter v Carmarthen Athletic U10

Lampeter v Carmarthen Athletic U11

Llandovery v Lampeter U12

Lampeter v Carmarthen Athletic U13

Llandeilo v Lampeter U14

Lampeter v Carmarthen Athletic U15

26.10.14 Lampeter v St Clears U7

Lampeter v St Clears U8

Lampeter v St Clears U9

Lampeter v St Clears U10

Lampeter v St Clears U11

Lampeter v St Clears U12

Lampeter v St Clears U13

Crymych v Lampeter U14

Lampeter v Llandovery U15

Aberystwyth v Lampeter U16

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1000 but has grown to the point where the September 2014 issue will have a run of 2500 and we are

regularly publishing 32 pages or over.

To help offset some of the additional costs, Lampeter Grapevine advertising rates will, from this issue,

increase by around 20%.

We are committed to remaining 'free at the point of delivery’, but only do so through advertising revenue

and the financial support of Transition Llambed Development Trust.

Please be assured that the entire team are volunteers, who regularly put in many, many hours to get the

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It's worth a brief word to clarify what Celtic Christianity

was, because there is much misunderstanding. School

textbooks, particularly the ones familiar to the older generation, laid great emphasis on Pope Leo sending St

Augustine to England in 597 AD as if that was the first introduction of Christianity to Britain when, in fact, he was

met here by British bishops belonging to an existing Church. Christianity definitely reached Britain in Roman times

and must have been brought by individuals, whether traders, officials, soldiers, slaves or whatever, and whether

they came from Gaul, Rome itself, or any other part of the Roman Empire, even perhaps from Palestine or further

East. There is an intriguing possibility that St Simon Zelotes, one of the Apostles, may have visited Britain but

Tertullian, writing about 200 AD or soon after, stated that Christianity had reached here in 314; three British

bishops are recorded attending the Council of Arles. Remember that long-distance travel and trade was easier and

safer in Roman days than it became in later times and that even after Germanic people had made the seas on the

Eastern side of Britain no-go areas, sea travel to the South-Western coasts continued.

As the Church became more formally established in Rome and sought to regularise and standardise matters,

emissaries like St Augustine from the imperial centre, came up against older customs here in matters like the

dating of Easter and a rather different mind-set so that there was considerable friction.

There has been considerable romantic fantasy about the “Celtic Christianity” that was eventually replaced by the

more formally-structured organisation required by Rome. Certainly there were mixed monasteries and married

saints, abbots often had more prestige than bishops and individual holy men had a more prominent role in the

Church, but those were the kind of variations to be expected in a less centralised society in a land ravaged by

centuries of heathen incursions, and having Christian traditions that seem to have been derived from the Middle

East rather than mediated through the structures derived from the Roman Empire. There is no evidence at all of

divergences in basic teaching. Some of the saints are said to have had a rapport with animals and protected them

from hunters, just as is said of some of the Desert Fathers of Egypt and of recent Russian hermits, but they were

still mainstream Christians and not members of a cult. David Sage

Celtic Christianity

Celtic Christianity: Part VII

Saint Non Ascetic:

Reposed 5 century: Remembered March 3 St Non was the mother of St David. There is a chapel built on early foundations, with holy well and early cross slab, near St David’s.

This is the reputed site of St David’s birth. She may have become a nun later in life. She has a church and holy well dedicated to her at Altarnon (‘altar of Non’) and another holy well at Pelynt, both in Cornwall. The 11th century "Life of St David" tells of the story of his conception and the birth of St Non.

Harry Harrison

Inspired Having visited Denmark Farm to view Lil Tudor-Craig’s

paintings, Jorge was inspired to create this sketch of the countryside - including something small.

Use a magnifying glass to see if you can spot the spider.

‘The Countryside’ by Jorge Martin

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Apple Traybake

What you will Need Rectangular baking tray (approx 27cm x 20cm)

Baking parchment

Potato peeler

Knife

Apple corer (if you have one)

Lemon juicer

Mixing bowl

Large dish

Wooden spoon or spatula for mixing

Method

Heat the oven to 180°C/fan 160°C/gas mark 4

Butter and line a rectangular baking tin with parchment paper

Peel, core and thinly slice the apples then squeeze the lemon juice over, to reduce browning

and set to one side

Place the butter, caster sugar, eggs, vanilla, flour and baking powder into a large bowl and mix

well until smooth

Spread half the mixture into the prepared tin

Arrange half the apples over the top of the mixture, then repeat the layers

Sprinkle some demerara sugar over the top to give a golden crunch

Bake for 45-50 minutes, until golden brown and springy to the touch

Leave to cool for 10 minutes

Turn out of the tin and remove the paper

Cut into bars or squares and enjoy

Try it with a scoop of ice-cream - It’s yummy!

Take a photo of your creations and send to lampetergrapevine@gmail.com

450g cooking apples

(or try with apples from your garden if

you have some)

juice of ½ lemon

225g butter, softened plus small

amount left on butter paper to use for

greasing

280g golden caster sugar

4 eggs

2 tsp vanilla extract

350g self-raising flour

2 tsp baking powder

demerara sugar, to sprinkle

Ingredients

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It’s been a month since my last article. I’m amazed

by the pace at which my apprenticeship is going,

though amazed more by the fact that I was asked to

do a second article.

It’s been an interesting month, which has seen one

of the many projects set for my apprenticeship

flourish. The project, a compost bog of grand

proportions!

In hindsight the design seems slightly over the top

with the front timbers at 12ft long with a diameter of

roughly 7-8ft. The term “bog” almost seems

derogatory; personally the word “throne” springs to

mind. The footings of the building are 7’7ft by 8ft with

the height being 12ft sloping down to 10ft. The

structure was made of three frames with the vertical

posts at 4ft intervals along its length. The bottom 4ft

house... well... the pit where “everything” goes.

The benefit of having such a large drop is that it

practically never has to be emptied, which is a

benefit for most people who aren’t enthused by the

prospect of handling a mixture of sawdust, broken

down toilet paper and the main ingredient of human

waste.

The horizontal timbers and rafters were jointed onto

the vertical posts by halved joints which involved

individually paring the timbers together and

measuring to fit, then roughly 3 inch depth slots were

cut into the timbers. The timbers

were secured together with

coach screws, which were used

instead of oak pegs and wedges

due to the time constraints we

had for the build.

The placement of the toilet is

also important, as a flat, well

drained site is preferable to a mountainside... The

four most important aspects for choosing a location

are drainage, gradient, privacy and access. Drainage

is important as any excess fluids are absorbed into

the ground quickly. Loose soil or shale is preferable

to clay, which would hold the moisture inside the pit

and hinder the process of disintegration through

microbial activity. Gradient is one of the top factors to

consider, as the foundations for the toilet should

preferably be level, and the steeper the gradient the

more material that needs to be removed for a level

beginning. Privacy should be an obvious factor as no

one wants to leave a toilet and be faced with a crowd

of people. Also if someone is

having a particularly bad day

the noise from the toilet could

nauseate those around. Without

access the building is useless,

except to puzzle others as to

why it was constructed. If you

require steps or a ramp you should measure out the

ramp before construction so that you don’t come

across an obstacle such as a tree - which could

cause slight problems for access.

With a well designed compost toilet you shouldn’t

have to hold your breath whilst using it, and also

shouldn’t have an issue with rats, which seem to be

one of the greatest fears people have with them.

Why would a rat want to live in a dark pit with high

chances of an unpleasant form of rain? Whilst I’m no

expert on the behaviour of rodents, if the pit is deep

enough then I think it unlikely that you’ll find

something nibbling at your rear…

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1. The name of the shop in 1914 where Spar is now located in Lampeter (4,6,6)

2. ‘Clot a jour’ translated for the medieval jester or joker (9) 3. Bars that used to exist in Lampeter pubs until the late

1970s (3,4) 4. Type of spray from Roberts Garden Centre which

controls pests as they eat the plants (8) 5. Working with the dentists at Pont Steffan Dental

Practice (9) 6. Llethr Goch Cwmann specialist keeping your house dry

(3,6,7) 7. Vietnamese for flower in water lily súng tím, first from

Horn of Africa (3) 8. Salts of halogen acid used in Lampeter street lighting?

(7) 14.This country sounds like a place for an energetic

person (3) 15. Endow with the spiritual nature of humans (6) 20. Alternative name for a dolmen, such as Banc

Rhosgoch Fach near Llanarth (8) 22. Supplied by Steffan Vets to keep cows and sheep

healthy (8)

Across 1. Place of worship in Cwmann (2,5,6) 9. What changes in Welsh even going from Lampeter to Cardigan or Aberystwyth (7) 10. Dabbling duck, Anas strepera, found on the Teifi marshes (7) 11. Asian language shown at the heart of dancer ‘Astaire’? (3) 12. The stillness used to commemorate the Lampeter fallen at 11am on the 11

th of the 11

th (7)

13. Grenade exploded and created a sense of extreme anger (7) 16. The Facebook number used by the Lampeter Fire Company (3) 17. Training often required before attending Lampeter preschools (5) 18. Wine clearing agent available at The Mulberry Bush (9) 19. The written words of Dylan Thomas’s songs (6) 21. Charity supporting cancer research on Lampeter High Street (7) 25. An area of high pasture found at the heart of coal pit (3) 26. Flesh-coloured, revolting alien orcs (9) 29. Used to be the Blue --- Gallery, off the A485, Lampeter (3) 30. One of the dumpling based dishes offered at The Falcondale (7) 32. Finished not telling the truth, topping everything else (9) 34. Taking a half day on the fifth working day is a common abbreviation (3) 35. A now defunct physical department of Lampeter University (7) 36. Maiden name taken from between north and east (3) 37. Shetland Ponies used for this rounding up work in West Wales (11) 38. Scarcely articulate youths begin to speak (3)

23. Like an elf is pertly round (8) 24. White fur trim used on graduation gowns of Lampeter

University (7) 27. Not a bishop, priest or deacon but still a preacher in

St Peter’s Church (3) 28. Sold at Esgair Farm in Cwmann (4) 31. Native Canadian language found in decree (6)

33. Weapon used at Lampeter Town Fencing Club (4)

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