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BERRIEW NEWSLETTER

NUMBER 363 SEPTEMBER 2018

The Churches of Berriew St Beuno’s, St John’s, Fron and Pantyffridd in the Parish of the Pool Mission Area

Vicar: Ven. Dr Peter J Pike 01686 640223 Curate: Revd Esther Yates 01686 625559 Reader: Mr Peter Watkin 01686 640640 Vicar’s Warden: Mr Jim Maxwell 01686 640840 People’s Warden: Mrs Iris Tombs 01686 640400

Services in St Beuno’s, Berriew

Sunday 2nd. September Fourteenth Sunday after Trinity 10.00am All-age Communion

Sunday 9th. September Fifteenth Sunday after Trinity 10.00am Sung Eucharist 3.00pm Evening Prayer

Sunday 16th. September Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity 10.00am All-age Worship

Sunday 23rd. September Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity 10.00am Sung Eucharist 4.00pm ‘Diocesan Farewell’ for Peter and Deb at St Mary’s

Sunday 30th. September Eighteenth Sunday after Trinity (St Jerome) 11.00am Eucharist of ‘Farewell’ for Peter and Deb – all most welcome!

Services in St John’s, Fron

Sunday 9th. September 9.00am Holy Communion Sunday 23rd. September 9.00am All-age Communion Friday 28th September 7.00pm Harvest Thanksgiving

Services in Pantyffridd

Sunday 2nd. September 3.00pm Evening Prayer Sunday 16th. September 3.00pm Holy Communion Friday 21st September 7.00pm Harvest Thanksgiving

Wednesdays at 10.30am The times of prayer in the Old School (first two Wednesdays in the month) and the Eucharist (third Wednesday of the month) resume. Please come to Mothers’ Union worship at 2.00pm on the fourth Wednesday

Choir Practices: Wednesdays at 6.00pm – in the Old School New singers in particular are warmly welcome!

Bellringers Practices: Wednesdays at 7.30pm – in St Beuno’s New ringers in particular are warmly welcome!

Thank you for continuing to donate to our Food Bank box, the contents of which are regularly taken to the Welshpool Food Bank. There is still a pressing need for this provision. The last consignment was taken on 21st August and was received very gratefully.

Our Farewell

We look forward to welcoming you to the service on Sunday, 30th. September in St Beuno’s at 11.00am, giving us a chance to say ‘Thank you and Goodbye’ to folk. It has been a real privilege to live and serve here over the last six years although, with my archdeacon’s commitments, I have spent very considerable parts of each week elsewhere in the diocese / province.

The service is not just for our regular congregation but for everyone whom it has been our pleasure to get to know during our time here. So please come!

With fond regards and every blessing,

Peter and Deb

Berriew Parish Church Side Person Rota for September

10am Service: Sue Creaven and Ruth Jones

Berriew Parish Church Cleaning Rota for September

Joyce Langford and Mary Nicholson.

Retirement of Venerable Dr. Peter Pike.

Our vicar Peter is to retire on Sunday 30th September. He will conduct his last service as vicar on that Sunday morning 11am. Afterwards there will be a lunch in the Old School, please all feel welcome to come to both. However, if you intend coming to lunch please contact Iris on 640400, Christine on 640244 or Beryl on 650150, by Friday September 14th for catering reasons. Iris Tombs/Church Warden.

Refail Presbyterian Chapel

Minister Rev. Dr. D. Stirling Services every Sunday at 10am. unless otherwise stated.

Sept. 2nd Joint Communion at Montgomery 10.30am. 9th Minister 16th Dr. E. Jobling 23rd Harvest Thanksgiving. Mr. G. Smith. Service at 11am. 30th Joint service in St. Beuno's Church, Berriew. Oct. 7th Joint communion 10.30am.

Dates for your diary.

23rd September 11am. Harvest Thanksgiving followed by lunch in the assembly room. All welcome.

Wednesday 26th September Bible Society course in the assembly room. Commencing with a light lunch at 1pm. and finish at 3pm. with tea and cake. Coffee is served in the assembly room after the service the 4th Sunday in the month. Bridge Club every Friday at 7.30pm. Knitting Club - Contact Jennie 01686 941813. The assembly rooms are available for hire. Contact Mrs. Hall: 01686 668085

Pentre Llifior Wesleyan Methodist Chapel

Minister: Rev. Bob Thomas, NEWTOWN (01686 625690) Services: 2.30pm Sundays.

Sept. 2nd Rev. Bob Thomas HOLY COMMUNION Service 9th All-Age Cell Group 16th Jenny Thomas, NEWTOWN 23rd All-Age Cell Group 30th Graham Smith, WELSHPOOL

ALL are very welcome to visit and attend services at this Methodist Heritage site which is also OPEN on Wednesdays & Thursdays (2.00-4.30pm) throughout September and is also open for Bacon Buddies on Saturday 8th September (10am-12noon).

A considerable amount of work has been done on our historical display boards to reflect continuing discoveries and work has now started on the production of a guide book and a separate book on the fascinating story of this 18th Cent. Wesleyan wayside chapel. Groups and visitors outside the advertised hours are most welcome and can be arranged with Andrew Mathieson (tel: 01938 555376). Andrew Mathieson

St John’s Church. Fron

We extend to everyone a warm welcome to our Harvest Festival Service at the Fron which will be on Friday 28th September at 7.00.p.m. This will be followed by our usual Harvest Supper. This year the service will be both a happy and sad occasion as we will be saying farewell to our vicar Ven Peter who is retiring on 30th September.We hope you will be able to join us on this special occasion. 120+ Club August 2018 Winners are:-

First prize £10.00 No 47 Peter Woolley Fron Second Prize £10.00 No 3 Ray Darlington Newtown Third Prize £5.00 No 91 John Gleave Junior

Helen B

Brooks Chapel

Minister: Rev. Dr. D. Stirling.

Saturday 8th September 2-4pm. Tea and Chat. We are holding our next 'Tea and Chat' afternoon on Saturday 8th September. We will be continuing with our research into the history of Brooks Chapel and its role in the community past and present and also looking at the history of the buildings that make up Brooks community. There will be refreshments and some 'harvest' themed crafts for those that are feeling creative. All are very welcome to attend and lifts can be arranged for those that may need them.

Sunday 9th September 2.30pm. Harvest Thanksgiving Service. All are welcome to attend this friendly Family Service.

Sunday 14th October 2.30pm. Family Service.

(Tracey Dunn Sec. 01686 641824)

The Young Folks of St Beuno’s As the Summer break comes to an end – we wish all the young folks returning to school an exciting and happy term. And for those going off to High School for the first time – enjoy the challenges that lie ahead.

Little saints: Saturday 18th August – 10.00 until 3.00pm

What a day it was! It was the seventh summer activity day – we began in 2012! – when we were celebrating the Olympics. Each year since we have included some sports activities into our day. It was no different this year. But we called the day – Lucky 7! - discovering several things connected to the number 7; God created the world in 7 days; there are 7 colours in the rainbow; seven days in the week; folks play sevens in Rugby and hockey!; and the word Friends has seven letters. We enjoyed some crafts and indoor games - and then competed in some sports; egg and spoon, sack race, sprints and mini marathon. Maybe the most favoured activity was Limbo! How amazing is their ability to bend and twist! Our next day together will be the Saturday before the last week of the new term –

20TH OCTOBER – 10.00 – 12.15pm in the Old School.

Please put this date in your diaries. We will e-mail you all nearer the time. Please remember to respond to it so that we know how many are coming. In the meantime – try to find some more to join us. We are always happy to welcome new members

Contact nos [all 01686] Angela: 624357: Esther: 625559

St Beuno’s Choir and Organists/pianists

Choir practices will begin again in the Old School on

Wednesday 5th September – 6.00-7.15pm

We shall be preparing for our harvest services and for Peter’s farewell service – so lots of work – but all will be done in joy! Lots of time for new members to join us!!... come and enjoy singing, chat and have fun! ……….not forgetting a cuppa after rehearsal!

And for those who play a keyboard – we would welcome offers to help.

AND FINALLY – from youngest to oldest – from our young folks and our choir and organists – we wish Peter and Deb a long and happy retirement. We thank them for the times we have shared together – for Peter’s ‘active’ stories at Little saints – his guitar accompaniments and Deb’s organ playing and singing with the choir – Good Luck and God Bless you both.

The Cemetery and Church burial ground.

Dear Community, You may remember that some time ago we requested that in order to allow our burial grounds to be kept neat and tidy we should help by keeping the graves clear. We are reminding everyone by repeating our original letter and would be grateful for families to help us so that the mower can be taken over the ground. Also – please do not use glass containers for your flowers – as they can be upset and broken. ------We, the members of the CC – the Church Committee - are privileged that we have been able to provide a final resting place for your loved ones. Our Cemetery is a peaceful resting place – where we encourage you to spend time as you remember the days you shared together; and we would all wish it to remain a place of calm serenity where families may reflect and pray.

The CC is responsible for ensuring the upkeep of the Cemetery and wishes to ensure respect for all those who have been interred there. We strive to look after the ground as well as possible, and are grateful to those who help us in this task.

In order to maintain the ground, each grave, may be marked by its headstone, and should only be furnished with living or silk flowers, no plastic ones please, in vases on the plinth. On Remembrance Sunday, poppies, and at Christmas, wreathes, may be placed there. Shrubs or plants may not be planted on the grave itself. This will enable grass to grow and then a lawn appearance which will maintain a tranquil space for those at rest; and allow respect for all families who have loved ones laid here.

We are aware of the sadness and grief which you feel, and continue to hold you all in our prayers. May God’s blessing be with you. Church Committee St Beuno’s Church Berriew

Footnote: The new organisation of Church in into Mission Areas means that the PCC - [ Parochial Church Council] is replaced by CC – [Church committee.]

Berriew Mothers’ Union July Meeting.

On a lovely warm summers’ afternoon Branch Leader Iris welcomed everyone to the July Meeting of the Mothers’ Union. Archdeacon Peter Pike was the speaker for the afternoon and this was to be his last talk to Mothers’ Union before his retirement at the end of September. We all enjoyed his thought provoking talk about Piety , Prayer and, most important, Love. After a passage from Matthew’s gospel we listened to a prayer on love and understanding followed by two Seaney Heaney’s extracts from his essay ‘The Poet as a Christian’. Everyone was very moved by Heaney’s poem entitled ‘Clearances’ from ‘The Haw Lantern'and the talk ended with another contribution from the Seamus -this one called Route 110. We meet again on Wednesday 26th September at 2p.m. at The Old School when the speaker is Revd. Alexis Smith. Do come along and join in a relaxing afternoon always followed by tea and refreshments. All welcome! Ann Dixon.

Thank you

Eric Lloyd's family would like to thank everyone for their condolences, attendance and generous donations received at the funeral and the beautiful blessing sung by the choir, which made the service very special.

Also thanking people for their kindness and help around the village towards him especially in his later years which was much appreciated by the family.

Thank you

Jane, Ruth and family would like to thank everyone who sent them cards, gifts and kind messages after the death of Dad, John Lloyd. Also to everyone who attended his funeral and gave donations to Marie Curie and Berriew Bellringers. £600 will be shared between the two. Thank you to Rev. Esther Yates for her care and support and for conducting a lovely gentle service reflecting the person that John was. Dad was a lovely gentle man who will be much missed but never forgotten. Many thanks, Jane Nash

Yoga for fitness and wellbeing

There are many reasons to take up yoga, here are just some of them.

1) Yoga benefits your full body—externally and internally.

The twisting, stretching and folding of a yoga practice are good for the digestive system, the circulatory system, the lymph system and more. It’s a great way to detox the body and can improve your cardiovascular system. And all this while developing stronger muscles.

2) Yoga teaches acceptance.

Yoga helps you believe you’re perfect the way you are—with your strengths and your weaknesses. Yoga is not about self-improvement, it's about self-acceptance.

3) Yoga will make you lean.

By stretching your muscles as you’re strengthening them, your body will take on a leaner appearance.

4)You need only a mat and no fancy equipment

Yoga relies on your body for strengthening. Gym classes use weights and other equipment. Through different asanas, your full body becomes toned and stronger by using your own entire body weight as 'weights'.

5) You can do yoga anywhere.

Yoga is best learnt in a class, but you can easily practice at home, outside or in small spaces. All you need is about 6 feet by 4 feet and you have your own yoga studio.

6) Yoga is kinder to the body.

Yoga can be gentle or intense whatever you want. Checkout Ashtanga Yoga on youtube for something intense! Yoga builds heat and works your muscles, but you’re doing what your body allows you to do. Yoga also stretches as you move through the postures and a good yoga practice builds on itself to prepare the body for the next position.

7) Yoga eases your aches and pains.

Yoga slowly stretches muscles and opens the energy channels of the body. The increased flexibility keeps muscles and joints lubricated and healthy.

8) It’s not yoga without proper yogic breathe

During times of stress, it’s easy to forget to breathe—really breathe, and not just shallow breaths. The breathe helps to calm the body and increases concentration. The overall intention is to release tension throughout the body and mind. During a yoga practice, you focus on the breath, the posture and the gaze. Outside distractions are tuned out.

9) Yoga reduces stress.

Yoga classes should include relaxation. It gives you a chance to clear the mind of the stresses of the day. With practice, stressful situations can be dealt with more easily and overall stress levels decrease.

10) ANYONE can practice yoga.

No matter your age or your health, you can practice yoga. Yoga has even been found to help people who have health ailments ranging from Parkinson’s to cancer.

Just try it! Classes at the village Community Hall, Castle

Thursday’s - 6.30pm till 8.00pm Call Richard on 01938850578 or 07583079423 for information.

Berriew Brownies

We currently have vacancies for your daughter to join our adventure!

The Brownie programme deserves to be called an adventure, the name reflects the world of new opportunities, challenges and fun that a girl can become part of when they join.

Girls can go along to camps, holidays, day trips and sleepovers. They get together with their friends at regular meetings where they learn new hobbies, play music, explore other cultures and outdoor adventures.

As well as following the Brownie Adventure programme, girls choose from interest badges related to things they want to know more about!

To register your Daughter to join please go to www.girlguiding.org.uk and follow the prompts.

Berriew 12th Charity Sheepdog Trials.

The sheepdog trials took place on July 19th at Cil Farm, Berriew on a very hot day. With around 90 dogs competing it is a very long day. Janet and her tea tent team kept competitors and spectators fed and watered all day, while George and his team managed the sheep on a very hot field. Two ladies drove in and parked their car, they were mother and daughter, and they told us their story. (Unfortunately we didn't get their names) Mum was 90 years old, had always watched 'One Man and His Dog' on the T.V. and had always wanted to see a live sheepdog trial. They had gone onto the Sheepdog Trials website and found the listing for one in Berriew. They then found somewhere to stay in Montgomery, hired a car and travelled down from The Wirral especially. However, once here they couldn't find details of exactly where the Trial was being held and nobody they asked could tell them. Then they went onto the Berriew Website and happened to see the link to the Berriew Newsletter, where at last they found the information they needed. As it was so hot, one of the competitors parked next to them had a spare umbrella and set it up to give Mum some shade and she sat there all day thoroughly enjoying the competition.

The winner of the morning trial was Idris Morgan from Aberystwyth and in the afternoon the winner was Aled Owen from Corwen.

£300 was raised for the Lullaby Trust.

Idris Morgan

Janet and her tea tent team.

Putting the sheep through the chute.

We thought the following picture we found was perfect to follow the sheepdog trials report.

We would like to add our personal thanks to everybody who helped to organise the trials day and make it such a success, especially to Janet and George – we had a lovely day watching the dogs, talking to competitors and spectators and thoroughly enjoyed the homemade cakes!! Val & Barry Wallis.

Montgomery Canal Foraging Walk Sunday 9th September , 11.00am -12.30pm Meeting point: by the entrance to Abermule Primary School, SY15 6ND, where you will also park. Come and join this FREE wild food foraging walk led by a local guide, to learn how to forage safely, and how to identify edible plants, roots and berries found along the canal. Booking is recommended as we have a limited number of places. Contact [email protected] or on 07787 508635 This walk is supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund as part of the restoration project in Shropshire.

Berriew W.I. September Meeting.

Just a reminder that the W.I. September meeting on Wednesday 5th will begin at 6.30p.m. We will have a Bowling evening at the Berriew Green followed by the business meeting and refreshments. All welcome! Ann Dixon

Berriew Football Club

PRESIDENT – Mr Delwyn Langford

CHAIRMAN – Mr David Jones – 01686 640953

SECRETARY – Mrs Alison Roberts – 07929 206956

TREASURER – Mrs Kelly Midmore – 07794 024894

First Team Fixtures

 Saturday 25th August – 6pm - Berriew v Welshpool Town

 Saturday 1st September – 2.30pm Knighton Town v Berriew

 Saturday 8th September – 2.30pm - Berriew v Aberaeron

 Saturday 15thSeptember – 2.30pm - FAW TROPHY 2ND ROUND Berriew v Kerry

 Saturday 22nd September – 2.30pm -Berriew v Radnor Valley

 Tuesday 25th September – 7.30pm - Berriew v Churchstoke

 Saturday 29th September – 2.30pm - TBA – Welsh Cup 2nd Qualifying Round

 Saturday 6th October – 2.30pm -TBA - Mid Wales League Cup 1st Round

 Saturday 13th October – 2.30pm - v Berriew

 Saturday 20th October – 2.30pm - Town v Berriew (OR WELSH CUP 1ST ROUND)

 Saturday 27th October – 2.30pm - Berriew v (OR FAW TROPHY 3RD ROUND)

Wine Walk Berriew F.C. held a very successful wine walk on Saturday 18th August and would like to thank everyone that hosted.

Kit sponsors Berriew F.C. would like to thank D G Forestry LTD for sponsoring a new First Team kit.

Berriew F.C. Juniors Training starts for girls and boys, teams of all ages in September 2018. For more information visit the Berriew Football Club Juniors website http://berriewfcjuniors.co.uk or please contact Paul Inns [email protected] / 07801 240097 or Andrew Wilde [email protected] / 07966 882704

Dates for your diary Sunday 11th November 2018 – Berriew F.C. Sportsman’s Lunch

st Berriew Football Club 1 Team Results

Friday 10th August 2018 – MMP with Norman Lloyd Mid Wales League Berriew 5-1 Scorers: Charlie Humphreys (2), Harry Watkins, Joe Haycock, Richard Davies Team: 1. Ryan Edkins. 2. George Davies. 3. Craig Pearce. 4. Drew Cook. 5. Rhys Stephens. 6. Harry Watkins. 7. Steffan Rogers. 8. Marc Jones. 9. Richard Davies. 10. Joe Haycock. 11. Charlie Humphreys. SUBS: 12. Luke Vickers. 14. Dewi Hughes. 15. Calum Greatorex. 16. Tomos Williams. 17. Xavier Matisse.

Tuesday 14th August 2018 – MMP with Norman Lloyd Mid Wales League 2-4 Berriew Scorers: Charlie Humphreys (2), Richard Davies, Tomos Williams Team: 1. Ryan Edkins. 2. George Davies. 3. Craig Pearce. 4. Drew Cook. 5. Rhys Stephens. 6. Harry Watkins. 7. Steffan Rogers. 8. Marc Jones. 9. Richard Davies. 10. Joe Haycock. 11. Charlie Humphreys. SUBS: 12. Sam Slack. 14. Dewi Hughes. 15. Calum Greatorex. 16. Tomos Williams. 17. Xavier Matisse.

Saturday 18th August 2018 – MMP with Norman Lloyd Mid Wales League Berriew 0-1 Llanfair United Team: 1. Ryan Edkins. 2. George Davies. 3. Craig Pearce. 4. Drew Cook. 5. Rhys Stephens. 6. Marc Jones. 7. Steffan Rogers. 8. Dewi Hughes. 9. Tomos Williams. 10. Joe Haycock. 11. Charlie Humphreys. SUBS: 12. Will Gittins. 14. Ismail Ozdemir. 15. Xavier Matisse.

Tuesday 21st August 2018 – MMP with Norman Lloyd Mid Wales League Kerry 3-0 Berriew Team: 1. Ryan Edkins. 2. George Davies. 3. Ismail Ozdemir. 4. Craig Pearce. 5. Drew Cook. 6. Will Gittins. 7. Steffan Rogers. 8. Dewi Hughes. 9. Richard Davies. 10. Joe Haycock. 11. Charlie Humphreys. SUBS: 12. Sam Slack. 14. Xavier Matisse.

Following those results, the up to date league table is:

MMP with Norman Lloyd Mid Wales League Division 1

RHIW VALLEY LIGHT RAILWAY OPEN 1/2 SEPTEMBER

The 15” gauge steam railway at is open from 10.30am until 4.30pm for just two more weekends in 2018 – do come and visit!  1/2 September  6/7 October

Come and enjoy 2 miles of steam railway in a glorious riverside setting

Tea, coffee and home made cakes Ride as many times as you like

Free parking

Adults - £6 Children and Pensioners - £4 Family (2 adults, 4 children) - £20 Children under 3 - free

RHIW VALLEY LIGHT RAILWAY LOWER HOUSE FARM MANAFON SY21 8BJ For more details, see the website - www.rvlr.co.uk

Berriew Knitting Club.

We meet informally where we help each other with knitting and crochet projects. We also support various charities. If you have never knitted or purled a row before or held a crochet hook and would like to learn, or if you are an experienced knitter and would like to help others learn, or need help with a pattern or just want to knit and chat please come along and join our friendly group. On-going projects include knitting mice for the Children's ward at Birmingham hospital and teddy bears for Berriew Church. All patterns available from the club. Thank you to everyone who has donated wool for these projects and for the knitted squares. Next meeting contact Jennie 01686 941813. Email: [email protected]. Jennie Campbell

Family tree showing the relationship of the Higgins and Watkin families, sent in by Peter Watkin.

Note from the Treasurer

The committee are very grateful for all donations and we hope to use them efficiently and economically to keep up the news service to Berriew. We would like to thank Mr. & Mrs. Bayliss,Mrs. M. Jones and Mr. & Mrs. C. Ellis for their donations. Mrs. P. Hall Treasurer.

NATIONAL GARDEN SCHEME LOCAL GARDENS OPEN FOR CHARITY

The National Garden Scheme has released new research as part of the charity’s latest campaign, Open the garden gate to wellbeing, which reveals visiting a private garden is good for the soul. In a recent survey from England and Wales over 85% of supporters of the NGS reported that being in a National Garden Scheme garden has a positive impact on their mental wellbeing and 8 out of 10 feel happier after visiting than before.

So, give yourself a boost and arrange to visit one of the many wonderful gardens in that open for the National Garden Scheme. In September there are gardens like Plas Dinam at and Hebron, Pont Faen and 1 Ystrad House at Knighton that are open by arrangement so you can get together with a group of friends and visit at a time to suit you. Remember when you visit one of these gardens you are also helping the caring charities including Carers Trust, Macmillan, Parkinson’s UK. This year the National Garden Scheme will be donating £3.1m raised by people like you visiting gardens and enjoying tea and cake.

You can discover more about our gardens and the charities supported by the National Garden Scheme in our 2018 Powys booklets and at www.ngs.org.uk . Keep up to date by following us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @powysngs. Helen Anthony, Publicity Officer, 01686 941795 [email protected]

Gardens open by arrangement until end September (please contact owner to arrange a visit) 1 Church Bank, Welshpool, SY21 7DR tel. 01938 559112 A jewel in the town. Sounds of water fill the air and interesting plants fill the intimate space.

Ceunant, Old Hall, Llanidloes, SY18 6PW tel. 01686 412345 4 acre riverside garden started in 2013; beautiful setting on just 7m from the source.

Plas Dinam, Llandinam, SY17 5DQ tel. 07415 503554 12 acres of parkland, set at the foot of glorious rolling hills, spectacular views across Severn Valley. Pont Faen House, Knighton, LD7 1LA tel. 01547 520847 A colourful ½ acre garden, full of flowers surrounding the house on edge of town Hebron, Ludlow Road, Knighton, LD7 1HP tel. 01547 529576 ½ acre Victorian town garden divided into distinct rooms by yew & beech hedges.

The Neuadd, Llanbedr, , NP8 1SP tel. 01873 812164 In the dramatic setting of the Beacons National Park with many unusual trees and shrubs.

Bryn y Llidiart, Cefn Coch, Llanrhaeadr ym Mochnant, SY10 0BP tel. 01691 780080 Up the airy mountain at 1100ft! Lush planting around the house; a garden for the wildlife to enjoy.

1 Ystrad House, Church Road, Knighton, LD7 1EB tel. 01547 528154 An unsuspected town developed with an emphasis on tranquillity and timelessness.

Gardens open by arrangement until end October Llysdinam, Newbridge-on-Wye, LD1 6NB tel. 01597 860190 Among the loveliest in mid Wales; 6 acres of garden with sweeping views down the Wye Valley.

Fraithwen, , SY16 3EW tel. 01686 650307 1½ acre garden with rare plants for year-round interest; carpets of cyclamen in September. Caer Beris Manor Hotel, Builth Wells, LD2 3NP tel. 01982 552601 27 acres of mature parklands, with the River Irfon bordering the property.

Berriew Newsletter

Chairman/Editor: Val Wallis

Items for publication may be left in the Newsletter post box at Berriew Stores or e-mailed to the editor at: [email protected].

The Berriew Newsletter is published monthly on a voluntary basis as a service to the community. The editor is empowered absolutely to withhold a contribution without explanation and does not accept liability for any opinions expressed by contributors. Articles may be edited for publication. The Berriew Newsletter cannot vouch for the accuracy of offers, services or goods that appear in the Berriew Newsletter, nor can it be responsible for the outcome of any contract that may be entered into with an advisor.

The Berriew Charity (Charity Number 216265)

The Berriew Charity is here to help support all ages of the community who reside within the parish. Whether you perhaps would like a little extra help for something, or are starting a new venture in your life then please contact one of the following Trustees for more information, Ven. Dr. P. Pike (Chair), Mrs. P.J. Hausman, Mrs. S.E. O'Brien, Mr. M. Creaven, Mr. P.R.M. Wilson, Mrs. S. Rees or Mrs. A. Bright. Applications are open to all age groups who live within the parish and should be sent to Mrs. Lynda Evans, Fir Grove, Berriew, SY21 8AQ (Correspondent) for the consideration of the Trustees.

SEPTEMBER CROSSWORD

AUGUST SOLUTION

Re photo of Berriew in August Newsletter

The following was sent to us by Ferol Richards:

I can't tell you when the photo was taken,but I don't think it was taken after the end of the 1st World War. The name above the shop window is F.J. Hands. The Whittingham family were living there in 1911 according to the 1911 census.

I have a photo of Glansevern Lodge taken in 1907 with an arch over the gateway. This was also welcoming someone home. I think this was probably for the homecoming of Stephen Humphreys-Owen and Isabela Sassoon after their wedding in London.

ABERMULE QUILTERS

Quilt Exhibition 2018

Saturday/Sunday 29/30 September 10am - 4pm both days

Abermule Community Centre, Abermule, Powys, SY15 6ND

Display of quilts and other items produced by members during the last four years Sale of craft items made by members Sale of some exhibited items Trade stalls on both days Refreshments, Tombola Free parking, Disabled access Admission £2 Proceeds to charity

For further details contact: Helen on 01686 622707 or Dawn on [email protected]

SEPTEMBER COMPETITION DATES FOR YOUR DIARY SUNDAY 2ND SEPT – PRESIDENT’S RINK SUNDAY 9TH SEPT – ADULT / JUNIOR CUP

‘PIMMS & GIN’ With a little bit of Bowls thrown in… TH BBQ – FUN – GAMES on SATURDAY SEPT 8 5.30PM ALL ARE WELCOME, SO IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO COME ALONG PLEASE CONTACT ISABEL OR MEL AT THE ‘TEA ROOMS and DELI’ IN THE VILLAGE AND LET THEM KNOW ,SO WE DON’T RUN OUT OF FOOD. HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE. ALL WELCOME

HIRE OUR CLUBHOUSE THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THE CLUBHOUSE IS AVAILABLE FOR HIRE FOR WEDDINGS, CHRISTENINGS, BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS, FUNERAL TEAS AND MEETINGS ETC... FOR MORE DETAILS CONTACT SUE REES ON 01686 640418.

PETE JACKSON – PUBLICITY OFFICER – 01686 640436 – [email protected]

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DON'T FORGET THAT WE ARE ALWAYS LOOKING FOR ARTICLES, NEWS AND PHOTOGRAPHS. Information concerning current and historical events, tourist information including Berriew village and the surrounding area will all be welcome. If you want to contribute send your material to [email protected]

BERRIEW'S CLUBS AND ASSOCIATIONS If you represent one of Berriew's clubs, associations or organisations etc...that hasn't already come on board, please get in touch and we'll be happy to tell you all about it.

ADVERTISING

We want to encourage more businesses to advertise on www.berriew.com and for only £25.00 for 12 months advertising,you can't go wrong. Please contact Pete Jackson on 01686 640436 or email: [email protected] to discuss your requirements.

The Berriew Community Website has been created with the assistance of grant funding from Powys Connections and is supported by the Berriew Community Council.

Pete Jackson – 01686 640436 – [email protected]

Hazel Wilson – 01686 668868 – [email protected]

Andy Kirkwood – 01686 640710 – [email protected]

Jan Lawrence – [email protected]

Cheers, Pete Jackson, Chairman.

Taken from 'The Right Joke for the Right Occasion:

'Mummy' said five year old Brian, 'I've been very good and filled the salt cellar like you asked me to, but it's taken a very long time'. 'Why is that?' 'Because it was very difficult getting the salt in through that tiny hole in the top'

Mother: 'Today you have a choice for dinner. You either eat it – or leave it.'

The last time I went on holiday for a fortnight it only rained twice: the first time for seven days, and the second time for a week.

My children have so many things in their rooms – TV, CD player, books,games – that, when they are naughty, as a punishment I have to send them to my room.

Editor's Postscript.

Sadly over recent weeks we have lost a number of Berriew residents. We send our condolences to the families of Hazel Pryce, Clive Lawton, Eric Lloyd, John Lloyd and Sheila Davies who have all passed away.

The closing date for the October Newsletter is Wednesday 19th September and the Newsletter will be published on Friday 28th September. My thanks to everybody who has given their time to help in the production and distribution of this Newsletter. Please note – all articles and correspondence left in the Newsletter Post Box must include a name and address and/or telephone number. Anonymous items will not be published. Val Wallis/Editor 01686 641875 Email: [email protected]

Diary of Events

Sat/Sun 1st/2nd September Rhiw Valley Railway open weekend. Wednesday 5th September Berriew W.I. meeting at the Bowling Club 6.30pm. Thursday 6th September The Hannah Lockerman Band at the Museum of Sculpture Saturday 8th September Pimms & Gin at the Bowling Club 5.30pm. Sunday 9th September Montgomery Canal Foraging Walk. Thursday 13th September Berriew Community Council meeting 7.30pm. Sunday 23rd September Vintage and Classic Bike Show and Autojumble. Wednesday 26th September Berriew M.U. meeting at the Old School 2pm. Thursday 27th September Jimmy Smith at the Museum of Sculpture Sat/Sun 29th/30th September Abermule Quilters – Quilt Exhibition. Every Friday Bridge Club at the Refail 7.30pm.

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