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J ��� /A ����� 2020 St Peter and St Paul St Blaise Church, Dubrovnik The Magazine of the East Radnor Ministry Area Beguildy & Felindre | Bleddfa | Heyope & Knucklas | Llangunllo Knighton | Norton | Whitton | Pilleth | Cascob New Radnor | Gladestry | Colva | Evancoyd | Llanfihangel Nant Melan Price £1.10 Source of the Lugg Source of the Lugg during the rains The Pool - Ffynnon Aur or the Golden Well Lunch at the Source Llangunllo Boundary Walk View down Cwm Llugwy, the River Lugg from Source to valley bottom. Beacon Lodge in the 1920s - Mr Dowming & Keeper James Ruins of Beacon Lodge today The River Lugg, or Afon Llugwy Introduction and Source little way down, by the second branch apparently, much valued by fishermen he Welsh translation of River which has taken a slightly different for the grayling they find in its waters, TLugg to is both course along Llan Lluest from the not to mention the lively trout. poetic and accurate meaning ‘clear source. Points of Interest Between water’ which, indeed it generally is, Flowing onwards past Gravel and Source and Gravel like the rest of the water that filters through Llangunllo it gently increases Now we'll return to our local stretch down from Beacon Hill to many in breadth and volume on its way to of the Lugg to begin the story of the scattered homesteads, barns and Presteigne where it crosses into river which has been not only familiar animal troughs. England. Then on to Leominster and and loved but also used by numerous Source: Just south of Beacon Hill its confluence with the River Arrow. generations through the centuries. summit is or Flowing south now to Morton-on- The many earthworks and hill forts on , more usually known Lugg and Lugwardine it finally the Ordnance Survey maps of the these days simply as The Pool. It's a reaches Hereford and, south east of area indicate just how far back we moorland pool rather than a well and that some 45 miles (72 kilometres) must look to trace the start of that gives its nameLugg to Pool Hill where the from the source, at Mordiford it flows relationship, and in the 7/8th century two branches of the Lugg rise. One into the mighty Wye. we find reference to Lugsaetan, an branch ofLlugwy the infant rivulet tumbles By virtue of being part of the Wye Anglo Saxon word which means down CwmBeacon Llugwy, Hill between Rhos system of rivers it has ‘Dwellers by the Lugg’. Crug and Cnwch Bank to be joined, a and is, Beacon Lodge Beacon. Hill Common Much of the land near the source Pool Hill belongs to the Crown Estate with the Bcource of exception of the 197 acres of Cnwch The Lugg The Pool Beacon Lodge Bank which the Radnorshire Wild Life Trust were able to buy in 2012. River Cnwch Surveys have found some interesting Bank plants, amongst which is Pillwort, Lugg , a rare aquatic fern, a Priority Pond Species listed on the Environment Act (Wales) 2016. Map Llan Lluest Water-Break- Continued on page 8 Its-Neck to Llanbister Heart of Wales Gravel Railway N B4356 to Llangunllo Pillwort Llanbister Lugg Gravel River From Wikipedia Road Sta Arch Nant-yr-Wyn ½ km 3 Robin Vincent Z Cycles Timber framing and Joinery Hand crafted traditional and contemporary timberwork Free consultationZ Timber Framing and estimate Z Joinery 07947 844462 [email protected] www.rvbespoke.com Local, Competitive, Quality •Lime Plastering •Lime Pointing Z Trees •Timber Repairs Z Repairs •Stone Masonry Z Builders Tel: 07772 917 327 [email protected] www.jonesandfraser.com 4 In this time of national crisis the necessity to obey Jesus’ instruction to love our neigh- bour is as great as it has ever been. Of course, we may need to be resourceful in how we express this love, in the context of all that is happening around us, as there will be many in our communities and families who need comfort, encouragement, practical support or financial help. So, may we be characterised by our acts of love during this challenging and troubling time. As part of the effort to curtail the spread of the virus many restrictions have been implemented, and an aspect of this has been the closure of all churches! These last three months have been upsetting for many of us, with wed- dings being cancelled, funerals conducted in churchyards, the absence of Sunday worship in our buildings, and no opportunity for private prayer in a consecrated place. Apart from the spiritual and social effects this is hav- ing, our churches are experiencing a serious financial challenge to say the least. Covid-19 has had huge economic consequences for many individuals and businesses up and down the country. We are extremely grateful to all those who contribute financially to support their parish church and this year we are especially thankful for those who make such contributions via direct debit or standing order, as well as others who have kindly continued to set aside cash which they have then passed on toVicar’s treasurers. Letter However, because the plate is not being passed in its traditional fashion our income has dropped significantly. For this reason, when our buildings are once again open and available for use, we shall inevitablyMark’s need toLetter seek your support and encouragement. There will probably be Gift Days and other fundraising events which we hope you will feel able to support. Finance Thank you all for your patience during lockdown, keep safe and thank you for your support in the future. Rev Mark Beaton Area Dean of Radnor and Builth Cover: St Peter and St Paul - June 29 Two giants of the Church St Paul also started life with another Tradition tells us he was beheaded at St Peter, originally called Simon, name: Saul. Born a Jew he trained as Rome during the persecution of Nero. was a fisherman who met Jesus a Pharisee, and persecuted early Paul’s letters played a major part in through his brother, Andrew. He was Christians, until on the road to the later development of Christian an important disciple and witnessed Damascus he was suddenly given a theology. Here he is holding a sword the Transfiguration and the raising of vision of Christ. He was healed of his (the sword of truth). temporary blindness, baptised, and the daughter of Jairus. Jesus gave him Keys and sword surround both Peter retired to Arabia for three years of the name Cephas (Peter) which and Paul. This window is from St prayer and solitude, before returning. means ‘rock’ and told him that he Blaise’s, the main cathedral in would be given ‘the keys of the From then on Paul lived a life full of Dubrovnik. kingdom of heaven’. hazard and hardship. He made three Online great missionary journeys, to Cyprus, Online He played a big part in the early The Radnor is freely available at to Asia Minor and eastern Greece. Church and was the first apostle to wwRadnorw.beaco Magazinenhillbenefice. onlineorg.uk work a miracle. Tradition tells us that After stonings, beatings and imprison- Peter suffered under Nero and was ment in Jerusalem he was sent to Deadline crucified head-downwards. Peter is Rome for trial. On the way he was Deadline The deadline for September 2020 is shown here with grey hair and beard, shipwrecked on Malta. 15th August 2020. 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