October 2017

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The www.LeightonNews.com eighton ews L October2017 NNumber 318 Napoleon — Godfather of the EU Key indicators fresh from 1927

Would Beethoven have supported Brexit? THRILLING THEORIES on page 8

This month’s issue is kindly sponsored by: SPLASH HEATING & PLUMBING See back cover for further information 2

CHURCH SERVICES OCTOBER 2017

Date & Day Leighton Trelystan

Sunday 1st October 9.30am Holy Communion

Trinity 16 WKR

Sunday 8th October 3.00pm Holy Communion

Trinity 17 WKR

11.00am Holy Communion Sunday 15th October HARVEST SERVICE - WKR Trinity 18 Followed by Harvest Lunch

Sunday 22nd October 11.00am Morning Prayer Trinity 19

10.00am Group Tuesday 29th October Holy Communion Last afterTrinity WKR

Rotas for Leighton Church October 2017 Sidemens Rota Altar Flowers & Brass Cleaning

R & R TIBBOTT R TIBBOTT & JANE WALTON

OPEN GARDEN A very big thanks for all the hardy souls who braved the rain to visit James and Jean Potter's wonderful garden. Another very big thanks also to the hard working team of helpers . We raised over £1000. Incredible ! Elisabeth Griffiths ( PCC Secretary)

It is HARVEST LUNCH time again. A chance to meet and share the village's finest cooks fare. Leighton Village Hall 15th October 12:30.pm Price held at £12.00 School age children half price. Ring Elisabeth (555458) or any PCC

Lunchmember to book your place . As usual any offers of help much appreciated. Please let me know if you can help in any way.

CHURCHYARD DAY We will be having a pre-winter tidy up, in the churchyard, on Saturday October 7th. If you can spare an hour between 10am and 12noon we will be very pleased to see you. Refreshments provided.

3 THE HISTORY OF TRELYSTAN

Remember the July 2016 newsletter? Please see Doreen’s appeal below and have a final search for any photos, or mementoes for the history. “We are having a final push to complete the Trelystan history. There has to be an end to research at some point and we must get it into print before I become too doddery and senile. If I could make a final plea to the readers of the Leighton Newsletter for old photos relevant to Trelystan I would be very grateful. It is a scattered and thinly populated township so there are very few people who may have old photos or maps of the area or of functions like the church fete, harvest festivals hence the lack of materials but it’s worth trying again. We had a very interesting chat with Len Bennett from Brockton recently. He lived at Bank House, Trelystan and recalled some wonderful farming memories which I recorded. These are like gold dust and increasingly difficult to find. Thank you, Doreen Bowen” The Trelystan History Project Initially the Trelystan History project was no more than known as the Chapelry of Wolstanmind (and variations a good idea, a vague intention mulled over on a wet of this). The name Trelystan occurred infrequently until dreary afternoon, until a chance meeting with the Vicar, recently. There was a Holy Well in the township, now Rev. Robert Leach, while the church was being long forgotten and a Primitive Methodist church which renovated, provided a new focus and motivation. This flourished within living memory. There are several was the appropriate time to update the church history medieval documents describing leases and indentures leaflet written by Betty Mulroy some years ago, Robert naming people, farms and fields as well as details from suggested. Leighton Vestry book of the great renovation of the ’Let‘s do it’ we thought and got cracking. But one train church in the 19C.which involved the whole community. of investigation led to another and another until the We’ve reached the end of the research which inevitably whole project covered not just the church but the is constrained by our own academic limitations leaving township of Trelystan as it was from the days of the questions unsolved and documents unread, but 40,000 Saxon Hundreds to the 19C.and beyond. words are in the bag along with maps and memories Over at least three years there have been occasional treks recounted by well-known local personalities. But if there to the National Library of Wales in Aberystwyth, visits are any family photos pre 1950 you may wish to include, to Llandrindod Archives and Shrewsbury Archives, which are relevant to Trelystan do let us know. The plan many mornings spent in Powysland Library in is to do a ‘book’ through internet self-publication using Welshpool as well as hours spent searching the sources the money we still have from the sales of the Marton on the internet. Now at last it is nearly complete. Book and then sell the Trelystan book at a cost covering There have been surprises. Trelystan township has a price. Doreen Bowen 01938 580778 and Felicity Bevan very different history to its neighbour Marton. For 01938 580116. centuries Trelystan, Rhos Goch and Leighton were

The Leighton Home Farm Buildings will be open, by appointment, for public viewing on Saturday 30th September and Sunday 1st October as detailed below: The tours will take place 11am and 2pm on both days. Booking is essential. Please phone Steve Burgess on 01547 530 835. There is a maximum of 40 places on each tour. Please note that the site is a working Stud Farm and Health and Safety of people and animals is paramount. The Landmark Trust will be opening the Poultry House on the same weekend between 10am and 4pm.

4 Current affairs, national and local politics feature in a few places in this issue. The cover story is a case of art based on history and — and then life following art. The story is actually an account of one of the most famous films ever made but so revolutionary in every aspect that hardly anyone has seen it as intended since its premiere in 1927. : With themes of the overthrow of the established order, removal of monarchies and a movement towards unity of the countries of Europe it’s remarkably prescient about the arguments and debates going on in Brussels today The film was made at the mid-point between the Great War and World War 2 – the time when there were renewed fears about conflicts on the continent. What’s in your attic – apart from that hidden portrait? How many interesting objects are you storing that could do with a new home? Not got an attic – then what about your garage, garden shed, broom cupboard? We have got enough stuff surplus to requirements to fill several issues of the newsletter with classified ads. So don’t all rush at once but, space permitting, we will be offering occasional slots for items you want to sell off. As readers, we are all looking for bargains from owners hoping to save space – it’s how we bought four Ikea chairs from Allan Smith (illustrious previous editor of this newsletter) and a few years later sold a couple of these on to another lucky reader. What’s a fair price for your small advert? What happens if nobody wants to buy your elephant’s foot umbrella stand? If you sell your item the fee is a massive £2. But no charge at all if you don’t make a sale. We are kicking Dress Maker’s Dummy on Stand off with the fascinating object opposite that’s bound to Ideal as theatre/film prop or object d’art be snapped up – maybe… £9 or offer Tel: 01938 570 675 5

Pat and Laura Poole would like to thank all those who helped them celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary with a Black-Tie event at Leighton Village Hall on Sat 2nd September. In particular our vocalist Libby for singing to us throughout the evening. Rikki Lloyd for all his hard work in preparing food for nearly one hundred people. Also to Craig at The Angel for the loan of table and chairs, Michael the Guitarist who played to everyone on entry to the hall. The Sole Jets for the evening dancing and to Catherine Williams for her artistry in making such a fantastic cake. A very big 'thank you' to Carys Owen for her two vocal renditions, one with ukulele and the other without music, fantastic. Thanks to everyone who contributed in any way, especially Jane Walton for her inventive table numbers. However the biggest 'thank you' has to go to Chris Walton who worked tirelessly in creating a fantastic arrangements of flowers, whether for the tables or throughout the hall. This was something to behold. We particularly requested No Presents so thank you to all those who decided to do so anyway. We requested that anyone so inclined might like to make a donation to the Welsh Air Ambulance. Thank you to everyone who donated, we achieved the magnificent total of £1,000. Thank you all once again. WHAT A NIGHT.

BIRTHDAYS Happy Birthday to David Williams who was 50 on September 10th And to Henry Williams who will be 18 on 12th of October

We would like to welcome our new neighbours at the Vicarage, Leighton — Rees, Charmaine, Eliot, Melissa and Toby — plus Cookie and Monty the dogs.

Hurray! Alannah Holloway finally gets her Green Card to go with her California Trainer’s Licence. Alannah can now stay in the US and keep riding in the sun for as long as she wants. What a relief — for the rest of the family!

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Leighton School have recently experienced a lot of dumping of rubbish alongside their bins and more importantly a number of wine bottles dumped there. This not only made it very inconvenient as the school pay a great deal for the rubbish collection and need the capacity. It was also was unsightly for the village in general and of course the car park is used for games and any injury caused by the glass is to be avoided at all costs. 6

New for the Autumn...... You can hire Leighton Village Hall FULLY EQUIPPED for a game of BADMINTON from 4pm onwards on Fridays for an incredible £10 per hour – yes that’s £2.50 each per hour if you play doubles! That includes racquets, shuttlecocks, net, all the great facilities and easy parking. Why not give it a whirl. 'Other evenings and times available. For more information contact: LVH BOOKINGS Tel: 0785 410 3058 Email: [email protected]

Two weddings in two weeks in September in Leighton Church! So much love and laughter we had to record it with a few pictures as both were very special occasions in their own individual ways. At both weddings beards were popular and both couples had taken such care and attention in planning their celebrations making both so personal and memorable - with both coincidentally having very unusual wedding cakes at their receptions!

TIBBOTT/BRIGHT Firstly we had the wedding of Eluned Tibbott who married Lloyd Bright and they are seen here leaving the church under the traditional archways of pikels provided by Berriew Young Farmers Club followed by the walking through the customary avalanche of confetti. There is also a photo of the bridesmaids, best man and ushers and there was the surprise arrival of horsepower provided by Sian, Gaynor, Maggie and Kay who came along with their steeds to support them. Eluned is a Land Agent with Powys County Council and Lloyd farms in Berriew where they now live.

WADDINGTON/GRIES Then we had the wedding on another sunny Saturday of Daniel Gries and Stefanie Waddington who put their own stamp on the wedding ceremony in Leighton Church. We have taken some photos of their day with their horsepower being mechanical rather than equine. Dan and Stef work in the Gries family plumbing business ‘Splash’ which is based here in the village.

Confetti shower

Dan and Stef with some of their guests Stylish horsepower 8

I CAN SEE CLEARLY NOW* Sometime towards the end of June we noticed that it was quite difficult to see out of our dining room window. It was then that we realised our windows had not been cleaned since October. It turned out that our elderly cleaner had fallen off his ladder and been invalided into retirement. This was an opportunity to try one the long-term Trade Directory advertisers, Window Wipers. Run by Maris TetMARISeris, TETERIS the company uses distilled water made by trickling through a resin filter overnight. The van sets out with 350 gallons The EU evolved from a collaboration between European Back in 1925 Abel Gance began on board. On site, the water is pumped through very long countries in the hope of preventing further wars between working on an epic about his hoses and very tall wiper poles all parts of large buildings them. It has been said the French were afraid of the hero. This was to be no mere are accessible —even skylights on a roof can be reached. Germans, the Germans were afraid of themselves but the entertainment. The project was a Because there are no impurities in the water, after the British were not afraid of anyone so were always lukewarm serious patriotic commitment. To windows are ‘wipered’ about joining in. his enormous cast and crew he addressed a proclamation saying: they are left wet and This is a story of British perseverance dry with no smears, and French aspiration. The Napoleon ‘We are going to revive the stay clean longer — of the title is about a lost silent Revolution and the Empire. [You cinematic masterpiece made in 1927. will be] conjuring up the spirit of Abel Gance as Saint-Just that’s the theory The film needed special equipment to your ancestors to convey the and it works! be shown as intended so had a very formidable face of France * Johnny Nash limited release at the time. Enthusiasts between 1792 and 1815’ Kevin Brownlowknew of its existence but no one knew So what was so remarkable about this film? The enormous 2010 honorarywhere Oscar all the parts were or where any size of the undertaking involved countless thousands of for film preservcopiesation could be found. real extras in the crowd scenes (years before CGI) — a Fast forward to 1953 and a 15 year old Kevin Brownlow labour of love rather than paid work. had been collecting old silent films for four years. He was Actors, extras and the director stayed dressed in their 18th particularly interested in French films of the era and had century costumes through-out the three years it took to the luxury of a 9.5mm projector to show them on. But make the film Quite a lot of the Napoleon story was television was quickly becoming the standard for home romanticised but all of the leading characters were real entertainment so these films turned up cheaply in junk enough. Gance himself played the villainous revolutionary, shops around London. Quite by chance he borrowed a film Saint-Just, who went to the guillotine with Robespierre. called Napoleon Bonaparte and the French Revolution. But what captured the interest of archivists were the Expecting little more than a boring educational film, Kevin amazing technical innovations — never been seen before phoned the British Film and some never since. Spilt screen techniques, new camera Institute (BFI) — they movements, and creative dissolves are all part of film read out a review of a making today. However the astounding finale has never 1920s film by the French been repeated. Gance created huge panoramas wider than director Abel Gance. The any Cinemascope movie — wider even than Cinerama. review was quite And this is one of the reasons the film disappeared from dismissive so not view. The main part of the Napoleon film was shown in the expecting much he 4:3 shape of cinema screens from the 1920s - 40s the same watched the first reel: shape as pre-flat screen TVs. But the panorama finale Abel Gance with Kevin

He said: 'The first needed 3 projectors and 3 separate screens side by side. shot faded in to reveal the leaders of the French Revolution- Marat, Danton, Abel Gance intended this film to be the first part of a trilogy. Robespierre. What struck me were the superbly chosen The first cut ran for 9 hours but was reduced to only 6 hours faces. I simply responded to the brilliant casting, and for the initial performance at the Paris Opera. It was well felt the film blaze into life, like a masterly newsreel of received here but the technical the eighteenth century. requirements made wider distribution impossible. This was the start of a life-long campaign to search, find and restore the complete film. Kevin Brownlow wrote to By 1980 Kevin Brownlow had and met with the director to find out how the original recreated the film in its original project had been planned and what missing parts were format. So Abel Gance (who needed to assemble a complete copy. died in 1981) lived to see his 9

Standard 4:3 Screen masterpiece performed with a live orchestra (another huge expense) playing specially commissioned music. BEETHOVEN & NAPOLEON Beethoven admired the ideals of the French Revolution, so This time there was international recognition even rd though these performances are still rare occasions. he dedicated his 3 Eroica symphony to Napoleon Bonaparte… until Napoleon declared Gance realised that he would never be able to complete himself emperor. Beethoven then the trilogy so he finished the film with Napoleon’s sprung into a rage, ripped the front triumphant conquest of Italy and his ideals in the caption: page from his manuscript and scrubbed out Napoleon’s name. The A unified Europe under a single administration change of heart may also have been where citizens can travel and work freely between because Beethoven’s patron and countries without restriction… pupil was a member of the ruling elite whose countries were under threat from the French. The spectacular panoramas finished the film with the three Having changed allegiances, he composed the Wellington’s screens blazing into colour with the blue white and red of Victory piece — the tackiest of all his the French tricolour. If completed the trilogy would have works — strains of ‘Rule Britannia’ and finished with the defeat at Waterloo even though Wellington ‘God Save the King’ interspersed with said it was a close run thing — a bit like our referendum! rifle shots ricocheting across the music to represent the Waterloo battlefield. In 2016 the BFI released the DVD after 50 years of renovation — but everything has to fit on a single screen…

10 LOWER LEIGHTON SITE PLAN PROPOSALS

Programme of works as approved by the Minister 1 1 year after ground works Construction of Barns, Parlour Building and 2 Barns 2 years after year 1 one cubicle yard and 1 slurry tower and water storage tower 2 3 U 41 3 years after year 2 one cubicle yard and and 2 barns and the second slurry tower 4 years after year 1 third cubicle yard and 2 barns

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The Leighton Farm Development Meeting

A number of residents were concerned about Powys 3 The lack of a slurry store and the construction of a Planning Authority’s lack of control of the large farm bund and planting had not been carried out on the site of development at Lower Leighton The applicant's plan, which the slurry tanks as part of Phases 1 & 2 were made. FJ is numbered, shows quite clearly the order in which the replied that he could not build the bund until he had works should proceed. He has not kept to that plan. Russell excavated the ground for the two tanks. It was pointed George AM was consulted and he arranged a meeting which out that by not constructing the bund around the slurry was attended by the following :- tank site FJ is in direct contravention of his Planning Russell George AM, with Gwyneth Bird, Director of Conditions. It was agreed that is something that will Planning, Gwilym Davies,(GD),Gareth Jones, (GJ) Senior need to be agreed with Tamsin Law Planning Officer at Manager for Education, Dale Boyington, (DB) Senior County Hall and FJ. FJ agreed and assured the meeting Highways Manager, and Cllr Martin Weale, (MW) Portfolio that the farm will not operate until the slurry tank is in Holder for Planning to meet Fraser Jones, (FJ) and three situ. representatives of the Community of Leighton on 4th August 4. FJ agreed no building work will be done outside the 2017. permitted hours – without prior agreement. FJ assured The following subjects were discussed:- the meeting that he would contact the neighbours via the 1. The approved program of works was not as per the agreed method prior to any works being carried out. applicants plan and that there was no slurry tank installed. Tamsin Law is now the point of contact for Planning in GD advised that the applicant has applied for changes to the County Hall. landscaping aspects however FJ advised that due to issues 5. Concern was raised about the mud on the road that with the Health and Safety Executive he has had to revise his was not only a breach of the planning approval, it was work schedule. also an offence under the Highways Act. FJ stated that 2. Mention was made that the Village Hall field was wet due his vehicles coming on/off the site whilst getting the to storm water running from bund and that the works carried silage in did make a mess on the road, but he cleaned it. out had fractured a drain from the school Foul Treatment It was pointed out that spoil had been deposited on the Works. GJ advised that CCTV has shown that the road during the transportation of stone from the site, school/village hall drain is broken and FJ has agreed that he which has now been stopped. DB agreed that the will repair this and all storm water from the Hall land will be Council will hire out a sweeper to FJ if and when FJ piped into the ditch. requests it. FJ agreed to this 11 6. MW recommended that FJ and the villagers talk to each looking to raised funds to build a tennis court and this other via a single contact, FJ agreed to the request that would be looked into with David Williams. A plan would report be printed in the Leighton Village News, he was be submitted to FJ ASAP. also happy to be contacted by either John Markwick. Ian 8. GJ raised concerns regarding the broken drain from the Corke, or Sarah Jones on behalf of the village to discuss school – this will be investigated. FJ agreed that the any concerns that are raised. Education Dept. can discharge their treated effluent into 7. The question of the transfer of the strip of land to the the ditch that now runs past the treatment works. It was Village was discussed. GD advised the meeting that this is raised that there is a potential problem that the outfall from not a legal requirement, however FJ assured the meeting the works is too deep to discharge into the ditch. It was that he is ‘a man of his word’ and he will donate the land suggested that FJ should dig a new pipe and connect this to the village as he originally agreed at the initial to the original outfall pipe. Again, this will be up to the consultation meeting. He would like to see plans of what Education Dept. and FJ to agree on a satisfactory course of is proposed for the land. FJ was told that the village is action.

Another success for local

democracy thanks to the survey organised by our Montgomery AM, Russell George. Following the crazy decision to close or reduce recycling centres to limited opening, Russell conducted an online poll with 1,000s of responses. There was overwhelming dissatisfaction with all aspects of Powys refuse arrangements. Thankfully from September the recyl- ing centre at Welshpool is now open 5 days a week — Wednesday to Sunday

* Johnny Nash Maris ready for action 12

It covers an area of four acres and slopes at first gently, then more steeply, away from the house on a south facing site. At the bottom of the bank is a small lake, where the children of the family learned to swim. This year we have enjoyed record numbers at many of our gardens. Can you help us make 2018 even better? Perhaps supporting a The garden was created by the late Barbara garden owner by serving teas or selling plants. Or maybe you can help publicising our gardens by posting on Facebook, Twitter or Joseph. It was planned to look good all Instagram. In North Powys, we have about 40 gardens which open for us from Oswestry to Machynlleth down to Llandrindod Wells. If year round and Autumn is breath-taking in you are over 16 years old, have an enthusiasm for gardens, the natural world and fundraising, and have time to help in the summer, its beauty. Shrubs and trees turn colour we would love to hear from you! If you are interested in joining us, please contact our North Powys County Organiser Susan Paynton: slowly and gently so that the very best 01686 650531 or [email protected] hues are evident. Every corner, nook and You can discover more about our gardens and the charities supported by the National Garden Scheme at www.ngs.org.uk or in 2017 cranny has its surprises, every season its Powys leaflets and by following us on Facebook and Twitter @powysngs Helen Anthony, Publicity Officer, 01686 941795 particular joys. The famous adjoining nursery sells a vast range of plants for the garden, including many rare and specimen Gardens open in October species. A plant collector's paradise! Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th October (9am - 5pm). Dingle Nurseries & Garden, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 9JD. Admission £3.50, children free. The Dingle is set in the heart of rural Mid-Wales. A short drive up a country lane, surrounded by breath-taking views, brings you to the unlikely setting of the Dingle Nurseries, alongside which you will find the garden. It covers an area of four acres and slopes at first gently, then more steeply, away from the house on a south facing site. Every corner, nook and cranny has its surprises, every season its particular joys. The famous adjoining nursery sells a vast range of plants for the Dingle Nurseries Garden garden, including many rare and specimen species. A plant collector's paradise! Sunday 15th October (11am - 4pm). Gregynog Hall & Garden, Tregynon, Newtown, SY16 3PW. Admission £3.00, children £1.00 This Grade I listed garden is set within 750 acres of Gregynog Estate which was designated a National Nature Reserve in 2013. Fountains, lily lake and water garden. A mass display of rhododendrons and yew hedge create a spectacular backdrop to the sunken lawns. Fantastic autumn colour. Courtyard cafe serving morning coffee, light lunches and Welsh afternoon teas. Gardens open by arrangement in North Powys (please contact the owners in advance): Fraithwen, Tregynon, Powys, SY16 3EW February to October single visitors/small groups - 30 max. Admission £3.50, children free. Sydney Thomas - 01686 650307 This 1½ acre established garden has herbaceous borders, rockeries and ponds. It is planted with rare plants for year-round interest with plants in flower every day of the year: spring bulbs and alpines, alstroemeria collection, lilies in garden not pots, vegetable plot and pool.

Plas Dinam, Llandinam, Powys, SY17 5DQ March to November for groups 10+ (weekdays only, excl school holidays). Please enquire about price when booking. Home-made teas. Eldrydd Lamp - 07415 503554 NGS Once the home of Lord Davies and still owned by his descendants, Plas Dinam is set in twelve acres of gardens, lawns and woodland surrounded by rolling hills and spectacular views of the Severn valley. Rich autumn colour comes from shrubs, particularly the cotinus “Grace” with purple leaves which turn a brilliant translucent red in late autumn. Magnificent groupings of trees including parrotias which turn Plas Dinam fiery red in autumn. Millennium wood becomes a scalloped ribbon of buffs and ochres and has its own woodland walk. Tan-y-Llyn, Meifod, Powys, SY22 6YB April to October. Single visitors/small groups (30 max). Admission by donation. Callum Johnston & Brenda Moor - 01938 500370The garden sits on the side of Broniarth Hill above the Vyrnwy Valley. Shrubs and perennials border the grass paths running along the contours: wild hedges are punctuated with porthole views before merging into the surrounding woodland. The garden hovers between clipped control and barely tamed nature. 550ft up, S-facing and Tany-y-Llyn sheltered; the soil is well drained, slightly acid clay loam.

TWO MONTHS! 100 Green Fly Of every single garden pest, CLUB AUGUST I think I hate the Green Fly best. Jean Underhill £20 (No. 49) My hate for him is stern and strong, Newlyweds Eluned & Lloyd £10 (No. 12) I've hated him both loud and long. Dylan Walton £10 (No. 17) If You Were a Flower Bernard Oliver £5 (No. 89) Since first I met him in the spring Don't be a snowdrop. Edward Griffith £5 (No. 99) I've hated him like anything. It wouldn't be nice. SEPTEMBER To sleep in the snow. £20 Roma Tibbott £20 (No. 107) There was one Green Fly, I recall, On a mattress of ice. David Griffiths £10 (No 40) I hated him the most of all. Jane & Tony Walton £10 (No. 71) Don't be a tulip. Ruth & Simon Williams £5 (No. 104) He sat upon my finest rose, So tall and erect. Margaret Landgrebe £5 (No. 19) And put his finger to his nose. All looking alike. And so very correct. Then sneered and turned away his head Don't be a bluebell. To bite my rose of royal red. Though charmed by your grace.

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Range Cookers Woodburners Fires & Fire Places Flue Pipes Carpentry — Joinery —Furniture CCTV Surveys Installations General maintenance Dragon Works, Henfaes Lane, Welshpool Property renovations & repairs Family Friendly — Special Functions can be booked t: 01938 552246 e: [email protected] Sheds, outbuildings & more…

OAP discounts available www.derwas.co.ukuk Play Area and a Large Beer Garden at rear of the pub THE COCK HOTEL, FORDEN Live music Sat 14th Oct. 8pm. Saturday 28th fireworks and Opening Times Halloween fancy dress All parts for each project are custom-made 12:00 - 2:30 pm night. Entry £3 each - in our well equipped workshop. 4:30 pm - LATE

under 2s free. Event Call us for a free quote. opens at 6pm with No job is too Fireworks 7pm. Burgers, small (or sausages and chips and curry served 6 till 10pm. too big!)

The-Cock-Hotel-Forden (more photos & recommendations) Tel: 01938 580 226

Many thanks to our sponsors this month SPLASH HEATING & PLUMBING M: 07581 033549

Your local, reliable, friendly Heating & Plumbing Service Complete Bathroom Installations — including all building work Plus Boiler & Heating installations

SERVICING in LEIGHTON Gas Boiler Service £45 + Vat + Parts Oil Boiler Service £55 + Vat + Parts

For FREE QUOTATIONS please ring Chris, Karen or Dan or visit our showroom at 5/6 Church St, Welshpool — drop in for a cup of tea and a chat with Karen (closed Wednesdays) . We welcome Dan Jones as a new member of our team.

Chris: 07800 552026 Shop: 01938 555566 www.splashnow.co.uk Dan: 07581 033549

The next issue will be NOVEMBER 2017. Please don’t forget the deadline which is: Friday 20th October 2017 Please send your copy (as soon as possible) to:

DAVID HOLLOWAY 01938 570675 [email protected]

July 2017 – We Co-opted Councillor Rachel Tibbott to the Trelystan Ward.