Brechfa Forest Caroline Evans

Gwylfa, Gwernogle.

01267 202305 cothivoice@yahoo.co.uk

This Saturday from 1pm, raising money for West Wales Poundies at Victoria Park. Take part in fun classes including: Puppy under 12 months (pedigree), Puppy under 12 months (mixed breed), Best adult (pedigree), Best adult (mixed breed), Prettiest bitch, Most Handsome Dog, Best Veteran (7+), Best Rescue, Best Trick, Waggiest Tail, Distraction Alley, Best in Show (open to winners of previous categories) - £1 per entry. There are 10 places in each class. To register in advance, please contact linda.whitby@ gmail.com. Thanks to all our sponsors: The Forest Arms, Incus Iron, Taicyd Camping & Healing Retreat, Cothi Valley Pilates, Pete & Barbara Winchester, Carol Fulton, Gill Dart, Liz Morgan, Linda & Robin Whitby, Murray Pullin, Anne Marie Fulton and Cerith & Eiddwen Lewis. Info Claire Furlong [Secretary] 07837 344 673, Brechfa Village Trust.

Brechfa plant sale On Saturday, May 11, from 10am to noon at Brechfa Church Hall – Refreshments and Plant Stalls – Get sowing and growing, you can donate your excess plants and seedlings to the hall from 5pm on the Friday or on the day. Info: ring Bill Bradley on 01267 202359 or email brechfagrowers@outlook.com.

Pobl y Fforest craft session The May session is to be on Sunday, May 12, from 1pm to 4pm, designing and making things out of old pallets. Some pallets, ironmongery and hand tools will be provided, or bring your own. Booking is not necessary and a small charge may be made for materials. They do ask for contributions (in the region of £2.50 for adults, children free) to help cover Keepers’ running costs. Keep up to date with events via the Facebook page or contact Carolyn on 01267 674736 or Fay Sharpley on pyffgwernogle@aol.com or Bryn Stores.

Forest Arms Quiz upcoming dates are Wednesdays, May 15 and June 19.

Brechfa Clwb Trigain/60+ Club outing on Tuesday, May 21, to the Pontarddulais Garden Centre – bus from the Church Hall at 11am. Info Barbara Winchester on 01267 202267.

Just Foot Care This toe-nail cutting service’s next session will be on Tuesday morning, May 28, in Brechfa Church Hall. The next one will be on July 23. Phone Debs to book on 07968 553 634.

Choir at the Ty Mawr Hotel Friday, May 31, at 6pm – Carmarthen Male Voice Choir is coming to

Brechfa Dog Show 2024

the Ty Mawr – come and enjoy – free entry. Info 01267 202332.

Brechfa Park Parc Victoria 2024 events Saturday, August 31 – Family Festival. Wednesday, October 31 – Pumpkin Party. For more, Cerith Lewis (chair) 07773 252 438 or Claire Furlong (secretary) 07837 344 673.

Rali Ceredigion Brechfa stage is on Saturday, August 31 – restricted access.

Llanfihangel Rhos y Corn Community Council They meet on the first Tuesday in the month – see https://llanfihangelrhosycorn.co.uk/ Brechfa Community Shop current normal opening hours weekdays and Saturdays 7am to 1pm, closed Sundays and bank holidays. Info 01267 202 333.

Church in Wales services For St Teilo in Brechfa, services and events are as follows: Communion service at 11am on the first Sunday – May 5– and morning prayer on the third Sunday – May 19 – both at 11am. At St Michael’s, Llanfihangel Rhos y Corn, communion service normally on the first Sunday – May 5– evening prayer on the Sunday – May 19 – both at 2.30pm. The next Pilgrim Services are May 8 at 6pm and June 12, the second Wednesday in the month. The next monthly Quiet Space session at Llanfihangel on the last Saturday day in the month will be this Saturday, May 25. Info churchwardens Andrew Tait on 07846 310 848 or Beryl Edwards 07428 833 278. Note that the August 31 session is cancelled due to the rally. Forthcoming services are listed on the Facebook pages for each church. Both churches are open for visitors/pilgrims. For info contact Revd Roger Nock on 01267 202 347 or 07796 761 754 or roger.nock@talk21.com.