The Beacon March 2016 www.beaconhillbenefice.org.uk Llangunllo, Beguildy, Heyope,

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The Crucifixion: Mary, Jesus, John Llanegryn St Mary & St Egryn, South Merioneth

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- 1 - - 2 - Priest for Bleddfa/Llangunllo Priest for Heyope/Beguildy Revd Mark Beaton Revd Melia Cope The Rectory, School Lane, The Vicarage, Church Street, Knighton Tel. 01544 350342 Tel. 01547 528566 [email protected] [email protected] Monday is MarkÊs day off. Monday is MeliaÊs day off. Ministry Area Curate St David’s, Heyope Revd Linda Watson Churchwarden Craig-y-Lea, Road, Knighton Robert Forbath 01547 528 232 Tel. 01547 520358 Sidesman: L Woodside-Jones [email protected] St Mary Magdalene’s, Bleddfa Tuesday is LindaÊs day off. Acting Churchwarden Benefice Wardens Graham George 01547 550208 Bob Williams 01547 550 142 St Cynllo’s, Llangunllo Isabel Morris 01547 550 689 Churchwardens Benefice Secretary Isabel Morris 01547 550 689 Rosemary Hanna 01547 529 296 Bob Williams 01547 550 142 Benefice Treasurer St Michael’s, Beguildy Hilary Howcroft 01547 520 080 Churchwardens Fay Payne 01547 510 320 Health and Safety Officer Phil Fourie 01547 510 347 Bob Williams 01547 550 142 Sidesman: March - Carol Peregrine Reader Emeritus Flowers & Cleaning: Feb 29-13 March Laura Woodside-Jones 01547 520 266 Kath & Jayne. 14-27 March Emma & Sandra.

Cover: The stained glass panels at Llanegryn depict the Good Friday scene: Jesus in the middle on the cross with Mary Magdalene at the foot of the cross. Mary, his mother, looks on from the left and the beloved disciple, John, on the right. The inscription at the bottom is „Woman, behold thy son.‰ Llanegryn is dedicated to St Mary and St Egryn. It is located inland from Cardigan Bay, and it boasts one of the finest surviving Welsh rood lofts with medieval patterning and filigree.

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- 3 - Contents Letter from Linda Watson...... 5 Spruced up St DavidÊs...... 6 Parsnips Molly Parkin...... 7 Open the Book...... 7 Welsh Names ...... 8 ItÊs a fair bet thereÊs fun to be had ---...... 9 A Year in my Poly Tunnel ...... 10 Well Fed, Well Inspired, Well Exercised, Felindre WI...... 10 ChildrenÊs Page...... 11 Llangunllo Hall 200 Club Draw...... 12 Bishop JohnÊs Lent Appeal...... 13 and District Notes, March 2016 ...... 14 Candlemas Glass...... 16 Brainy Workout...... 19 Holy Week ...... 20 Lent Courses...... 21 Make your world a better place each day this Lent...... 22 MargaretÊs Musings - 900 Wedding Guests!...... 24 Musicians Wanted...... 25 Ladies Guild Travels to Ethiopia...... 26 Valentine Treat for St DavidÊs Cathedral...... 26 East Radnor Ramblers...... 28 HeÊs from Off[a], Llanfair Waterdine WI ...... 30 Diary for March 2016...... 41 Holy Days in March 2016...... 41 March Readings...... 38 Schedule of Services...... 44

- 4 - Dear Friends I would like to say a big thank you to you all for warmly welcoming me as your new curate and as someone new at this, I write my very first letter for your magazine, so here goes! The other day whilst sitting in my kitchen and looking out over the glorious views that John and I have come to love and call home, the phrase ÂBeauty is in the eye of the beholderÊ came to mind. ItÊs this view and the lovely countryside that surrounds us that our family and friends really enjoy when they come to see us. IÊm sure that the beautiful sights and sounds of Radnor can stir the senses of just about everyone and I think that the reason why we can all appreciate such beauty is because we are all made in the image of the Creator God. We can relate to and communicate with people and the world around us through our God-given senses of sight, hearing, smell, taste and touch. Our pleasure, excitement or wonder might even prompt us to say „thank you‰ to God and to tell him how much we are enjoying his wonderful gifts of creation. Perhaps as we offer our thanks and praise to Him, wherever we are or whatever we are doing this Lent, we might also make more time for our own personal thanks and praise: for our homes, our friends and for the everyday things that we sometimes donÊt notice because theyÊre so familiar. It has been said that ÂBeauty in the eye of the beholderÊ means that beauty doesnÊt exist on its own but is created by observers. Maybe this Lent we could choose to become more observant of the things we see, hear, touch, taste and smell and by doing so we could perhaps understand more about God and his creation. With love in Christ Linda

- 5 - Spruced up St David’s ilwyn Jones, the Master Builder, his assistant Darren, and Decorator DDouglas Preece have been beavering away at St DavidÊs. The builders removed SIX trailer loads of jackdaw rubbish from the bell tower! The whole church looks clean and fresh and beautiful inside with a new coat of paint. Douglas Preece, the decorator, now advertises with us! Jason Creemer has installed proper sockets for underpew heaters. Dilwyn and Darren will continue working, re-pointing, repairing roof, etc. with work chiefly outside. Many thanks to all three for the ongoing transformation!

Douglas rolling the walls Darren painting vestry

Flicks in the Sticks – Everest Hall, Llanfair Waterdine Saturday March 19th The Lady in the Van Doors open at 7pm for 7.30pm start / £4 adult and £2 children. Light refreshments, tea and coffee available. Bring your own wine or beer and glasses. To reserve seats 01547 510672.

- 6 - Parsnips Molly Parkin Browned parsnips layered with tomatoes, cheese and cream and baked in a rich, sweet sauce. Serve with just a salad and bread to sop up the juices, or with cooked grains and greens. Ingredients: − oil for frying, e.g. sunflower − 250g tomatoes, sliced thinly − 25g butter, plus extra for greasing − 75g Gruyère, Emmental or Cheddar − 1 tbsp light brown sugar grated − 350-400g parsnips, − 125ml double cream peeled & thinly sliced into rounds − small handful dried breadcrumbs Method: 1. Preheat the oven to 180■C/Gas 4. 2. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil and a knob of butter in a frying pan. 3. Sprinkle in the sugar and lay the parsnips over the top. 4. If you canÊt fit them all in, divide the parsnips and sugar in half and fry in two batches. 5. Fry for 3-4 minutes on each side, until starting to caramelise. 6. Grease a casserole or baking dish with butter. 7. Layer the parsnips, tomatoes and cheese, seasoning each layer. 8. Finish with a layer of cheese. Pour over the cream. 9. Top with the breadcrumbs, dot with the rest of the butter. Bake for 40-45 minutes, until golden and the parsnips are tender. From riverford.co.uk

Open the Book at Knighton School dramatised the story of the leprous military leader, Naaman. A little servant girl sent him to the prophet Elijah who told him to dip into the Jordan River seven times. And indeed, he was cured of his leprosy! During the run-up to Easter the children will come to St Edwards, Knighton for the Easter Experience (see inside back cover).

- 7 - Message from Bleddfa and Lllangunllo Message from a Council subscriber: Sheep Killing Felindre Area Please look after your dogs.

Green Christians: A recent Tearfund survey, conducted by ComRes, found MAKE SURE ALL YOUR that 96% of Christian people DOGS ARE in the UK MICROCHIPPED recycle and 54% cycled or The Microchipping of Dogs () walked instead Regulations 2015 will come into force on of driving. 6th April 2016

Welsh Names OWAIN - Probably a Welsh form of EUGENE, though it might be derived from Welsh eoghunn meaning "youth." This was the name of several figures from Welsh history and mythology. In Arthurian legend Owain was one of the Knights of the Round Table, the son of King Urien and husband of the Lady of the Fountain. His character was based on that of Owain ap Urien, a 6th-century Welsh prince who fought against the Angles. This name was also borne by Owain Glyndwr, a 14th- century leader of Welsh resistance against English rule. OWEN - Modern form of OWAIN OWENA - Feminine form of OWEN PADERAU - Means "beads" or "rosary" in Welsh. This is a modern Welsh name. PADRIG - Welsh and Breton form of PATRICK PARRY - From a Welsh surname which was derived from ap Harry meaning "son of HARRY". PEDR - Welsh form of PETER Info from www.behindthename.com

- 8 - It’s a fair bet there’s fun to be had --- nd there certainly was at the „Night at the Races‰ organised by the Friends Aof St CynlloÊs Church. The chill of the night air was rapidly counteracted by the warmth of the welcome waiting inside Llangunllo Village Hall for visitors from near and far. Decked out with gaily coloured bunting and racing paraphernalia it wasnÊt long before the punters were getting into the spirit of the occasion with bets coming in thick and fast on the first race. A computer programme specially designed to calculate changing odds, which were displayed on screen, all added to the interest and lent a feeling of authenticity. Some were flat races and others were over the sticks and all eight were generously sponsored by local firms. Horses and jockeys had been sold in advance and the race card proved a source of considerable hilarity on account of some of the names selected. At the halfway point there was an excellent winter supper of baked potato, stew and peas which disappeared in double quick time as the raffle was drawn, then plates of biscuits appeared as if by magic to put a finishing touch to the catering. The second four races were run with frenzied cheering when things got close and the finishing line was in sight - preceded, of course, by the customary anguished gasps as some horses took a tumble over the jumps – no real harm done, IÊm glad to report. Runners in the ninth race were efficiently auctioned off by our resident auctioneer who was ably assisted by the race sponsor – all adding to the excitement and general banter as well as swelling the coffers with the added bonus that much of the ownersÊ winnings was kindly donated back. A good night was had by all and we think that it raised about £1400 which will go to St CynlloÊs Church with a donation to the British Heart Foundation. Many thanks to all our sponsors, all those who took on the organising and catering, those who pitched in on the night and everyone who came along and gave so generously of their hard earned cash. Have a well deserved pat on the back-or is it maybe a smack on the flank? – no, perhaps not! Pam Livingstone-Lawn

For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone. - Audrey Hepburn

- 9 - A Year in my Poly Tunnel t was delightful for members of the Teme Valley GardenersÊ Club to meet up Iagain after the Christmas break and to enjoy the company of many visitors to this meeting. As our speaker Phil Morris from Llanfairwaterdine commented, despite all that ÂStorm ImogenÊ could throw at us, the evening was very well attended. Phil told us about the first year in his poly tunnel, his enthusiasm certainly came across and his slides were a delight. He also brought along samples of his soil before and after, which were most encouraging considering the type of soil we experience. His wife Rebecca was very much in support and provided delicious dips made from their vegetables for us to sample. Phil and Rebecca gave us all an open invite to visit the poly tunnel this spring. We look forward to it. The competition for a Sprig of a Flowering Shrub was won by Pat Buckley, 2nd Rose Morris and Phyllis Pugh was third. The entries were all so pretty and welcoming for the spring. Our speaker for next month, Monday 14th March is Elizabeth Banks of Hergest Croft Garden, Kington. Her talk is entitled ÂThe Enjoyment of GardeningÊ. We must give many thanks to the staff at the Castle Inn at Knucklas for such a seasonal atmosphere and delicious meal for our Christmas party. On the 13th June we have our Evening Garden Visit to Bury Court Farmhouse, Wigmore. Visitors are welcome to join us as they are at our 2nd Monday in the month Mary Bufton

Well Fed, Well Inspired and Well Exercised The February meeting of Felindre W.I. was held at the George and Dragon, Knighton where we enjoyed a lovely meal and excellent service in celebration of Christmas. A party of 20 attended including husbands, in what proved to be a really enjoyable occasion. Eleanor briefly discussed the newsletter and mentioned a talk called "Inspiring Welsh Women" The speaker will be Audrey Jones. Rebe said she would attend. It was also mentioned about the Federations of Wales Conference in April. Rebe again said she would attend. The Officers Get Together will be attended by Pat, Eleanor and Sue. The next meeting will be held in the village hall. Jody Price will be showing us how to Zumba!! It should be great fun. Why not come and give it a try. Sue Woodhall

- 10 - Children’s Page HOT CROSS BUNS One of the pleasures of Easter is eating hot cross buns. Like most things they cost more now than they did in this old rhyme… Hot Cross Buns, Hot Cross Buns, One a penny, two a penny, HOLY WEEK Hot Cross Buns. If you have no daughters, Holy Week is the week Give them to your sons, before Easter Day; it starts One a penny, two a penny, with Palm Sunday which is Hot Cross Buns. on 20th March this year. If you have some time to spare, see Palm Sunday is when how many words you can make Jesus rode into Jerusalem from the letters in the words HOT on a donkey. CROSS BUNS. Words of at least 3 The Thursday of Holy Week is called letters, no plurals, proper names or foreign words. Maundy Thursday which is named for the words that Jesus used at his last meal with the disciples, what we now call the Last Supper. The Latin words are ‘Madatum novum da vobis’ – a new commandment I give you’. Do you know what that commandment is? You can read the whole account in St John’s Gospel, chapter 13. Then comes Good Friday - a lot of people can’t see why a day that commemorates the trial and crucifixion of Jesus could be called ‘good’. It was a What do you get when you pour black day but Christians know that boiling water down a rabbit hole? without what happened that Friday A hot cross bunny. there would be no Easter. Without the death of our Lord there would have Why couldn't the rabbit fly been no empty tomb on Easter Day, no home for Easter? glorious Resurrection. He didn't have the hare fare.

- 11 - Llangunllo Hall 200 Club Draw Apologies for the gremlin that got into the works in the December issue which gave you the results of the June & July Draw instead of the Aug, Sept & Oct. So here they are now along with the Nov, Dec, Jan and Feb results. August 2015 £20 Anna Jones, The Maylord. £20 David Pugh, Oakview. £10 Mrs Cardinal, Robin Hill. £5 Julian John, Llangunllo. September 2015 £5 Donna Morgan, Cefn Suran. £10 David Pugh, Oakview. £5 Edward Lloyd, The Corner. £5 Phil Price, Coed Harbour October 2015 £20 Jane Borthwick, Bryn Coed. £10 Christopher Morgan, Cefn Suran. Hymns and wifi code £5 Sophie Lewis, Bodkin House. £5 Christian Owen, c/o Lynne Pettifer. November 2015 £20 Jo Lloyd, The Corner On Saturday 19th March 2016 £10 Clive Jones, Ferley Farm Brian Draper MBE will be giving £5 David Poole, Old Cregnant Farm an audio visual presentation on £5 Betty Bowen the , from the source December 2015 to the Severn, in the Church £20 Stephen Livingstone-Lawn, Swansea. Hall, Knighton. Doors open at £10 David Poole, Old Cregnant Farm. 7pm to commence at 7.30pm. £5 Michael Brown, The Bailey Tickets are £6 including a light £5 Edward Jones, The Maylord. supper, available from Church January 2016 members or ring 01547 529167. £20 Chris Morgan, Cefn Suran. Proceeds for St EdwardÊs £10 Ed Wilding, Blaencwm. Church. £5 Betty Cook, . £5 Glyn Lloyd, Upper Hall. February 2016 Yesterday is not ours to £20 Ryan Davies, Cefn Coch recover, but tomorrow is £10 Lyn Savage, Lower Weston Cottage. ours to win or lose. £5 Paul Bennett, . £5 Edward Lloyd, The Corner. - Lyndon B. Johnson

- 12 - Bishop John’s Lent Appeal

very year Bishop John gives four charities to consider for during Lent. So far Ehe has sent £90,000 to various charities. This yearÊs are: Shelter Cymru – working through independent, specialist advice, advocacy and legal support for anyone with housing problems. In 2012 the charity's advisers helped nearly 17,000 people from across Wales, helping to prevent homelessness in 90% of cases where it was threatened Faith in Familes – the Diocesan outreach into disadvantage families and communities in our area, providing • Parent and Toddler Groups, Playgroups, After School Clubs, Healthy Family Lunches, Play-scheme, Fun Days • Drop-in Sessions, Outreach Home Visits • Crèches, Childcare, Parenting Courses, Basic Skills courses for Parents • Back to Work Projects. Street Pastors – an interdenominational network of Christian charities operating across the UK and worldwide. It is a Church response to urban problems, engaging with people on the streets to care, listen and dialogue. Dyfed Police, and Community Alcohol Partnership are working together to form a permanent Street Pastors presence in the community of our Cathedral town. Holy Land Trust – helping to create an environment that fosters understanding, healing, transformation, and empowerment of individuals and communities, locally and globally, to address core challenges that are preventing the achievement of a true and just peace in the Holy Land. A donation from this yearÊs Lent Appeal will help this vital work of reconciliation and the deepening of trusting relationships in troubled places to continue. How to Give: Place your gift in an envelope on the collection plate labelled either „Bishop JohnÊs Lent Appeal‰ or the name of one of the four charities. Or you may send a personal cheque, made out to ÂBishop of Swansea & Brecon (Emergency). Send it to Bishop John at Ely Tower, Castle Square, Brecon, LD3 9DJ

- 13 - Knucklas and District Notes, March 2016 St. David’s Church, Heyope: We are now immersed in the realities of being part of a fourteen-church Ministry Area, with all three clergy having attended a recent Benefice Meeting at Knucklas Community Centre, then a Benefice Service at Beguildy, followed by the attendance of Revds Linda Watson and Melia Cope at our own Heyope Church Committee Meeting. Of course, we cannot expect this sort of coverage to continue but it has given us all a well supported start. As I write, we are already in the season of Lent with St. DavidÊs Day celebrations still to come, in our freshly decorated church building. Lent courses are available in Knighton, so also the WomensÊ World Day of Prayer on March 4th, Holy Week begins already on Palm Sunday March 20th with Good Friday on the 25th and Easter on the 27th. A variety of opportunities for worship, learning and service are on offer in Knighton under the auspicies of Churches Together; these include meditation and healing services, the Knighton Food Bank, counselling, musical expression and the Good Friday Walk of Witness. Knucklas Baptist Chapel continues to offer services twice monthly with considerable support from Knighton and Presteigne. They are keen supporters of charities including the Leprosy Mission. Churches Across the Teme: Revd Annie Ballard is now well installed as vicar of the seven churches, which include Llanfair Waterdine, Stowe and Chapel Lawn. She is aiming to get to know people and the way things work over there as soon as possible. Pre-Christmas activities at Llanfair were successful, especially the Carol Service and the Supper and Auction. These also raised quite a lot of money for both charity and church. The Llanfair Singers were particularly busy and have since led choral services at St. DavidÊs Cathedral in Pembrokeshire. The village church has started a monthly Lunch Club and is intending to participate in a Good Neighbours Scheme. Revd Carol Whitttock, Mission Priest at Churchstoke, where they also provide a chaplaincy service for staff and customers at Tuffins, writes (in the Clun Forest Deanery Magazine): ÂMost of us think of anything under the sun except the things of God. We think about problems, fears and disappointments. God tells us to fix our minds on Him, on His Word and His Truth, and He will help us and change us.Ê She goes on to write that she had a conversion experience during her teenage years and has developed increasing assurance since then, finding the Bible a source of excitement Âto learn that God would speak to me from it.Ê

- 14 - Around and About: The airwaves continue to bombard us all with awful news, especially of the events in and around Syria which inevitably have far- reaching repercussions for us all. Heroically, there are charity workers out there amidst the worst of the bombardment helping as much as they can. In Knighton there is a collection of clothes for some of the refugees. On a different level, many have been saddened by the passing of some well- loved entertainers, notably Terry Wogan, whose soft Irish lilt formed part of the soundtrack to so many of our lives and whose deprecating humour helped listeners to see things in proportion. He will be long remembered for his seemingly effortless presentations and his wonderfully effective support of charitable causes. Around here it is good to see Jill Smith and Diane Weaver from this end of the village, and John Lemon from Glyndwr having made determined recoveries after difficult illnesses. Many local residents are talking about food. This is in stark contrast to the decades after the Second World War when food in Britain was considered a ÂjokeÊ by foreigners. Now, thanks to continental and migrant influences, food is important on many peopleÊs agendas and much publicised in the media. Unlike in so many parts of the world, we in the U.K. can afford to have high expectations and the problem, for most of us, is too much choice and the temptation to take too much of the wrong sorts of food into our bodies. Animal fat used to be considered the Âbad guyÊ but has now been reinstated as healthier than many of the substitutes used for it. Sugar (and over-refined flour) is now identified as a significant health threat, especially as these are often hidden ingredients found, not least, in ÂfastÊ foods and drinks, and in special offers at the supermarket. Several Knucklas residents suffer from diabetes or pre-diabetic conditions, while others have to contend with related allergies. What is often less mentioned is the value of whole foods, moderation, and a healthy and positive attitude to life, whilst enjoying the benefits of fresh air and exercise. In this area, it is good to see people socially active; rambling, regularly walking the dog(s) and gardening. (Last time I checked, Siggy told me that there is currently one vacancy at the allotments). Up there, throughout the winter, the chickens have been lovingly tended and their healthy eggs quickly purchased. Robert Forbath

Sunday clears away the rust of the whole week. - Joseph Addison

- 15 - Candlemas Glass Glass in the palm of our hands told us a Candlemas story of light at St MichaelÊs, Beguildy. Revd Linda Watson let us each choose a lovely piece of glass – some clear, some blue, some green – in different shapes: a shell, a fish, a butterfly (see Âobject lessonÊ in the photos). We puzzled over what it meant. It was the two sides to our nature: one side perfect, smooth, transparent, but hold us to the light and there were lines on the reverse side: our sins. We reflected on that less attractive side. Then Linda collected them in a basket and swiftly swiped them off the table to a glassy clatter. Just that quickly our sins could be erased. Our Candlemas was a special Benefice service with all three of our new ministers: Melia Cope led the worship, Linda preached and Mark Beaton celebrated Holy Communion. St MichaelÊs was radiant with Epiphany greens and candlelight throughout. At the end of the service we held candles as a symbol of the light we might bring to our world, cleansed and clear and crystalline, like those pieces of glass. We all enjoyed homemade delicacies, coffee and tea, and sharing with friends. We went home clutching our personal piece of glass. Mine sits by my desk as a daily reminder. Laura Woodside-Jones

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- 16 - Candlemas lights Melia

Linda, Melia, Mark Photos by Laura

Linda preaching Mark reading the gospel

- 17 - Monica & Robert chatt ing with Linda Joyce

Object lesson! Melia & Hilary

Fay, our faithful warden David’s Bavarian cousin

- 18 - Brainy Workout Nothing could dampen the enthusiasm of the Llangunllo W.I. for its annual quiz competition, (although the rain and wind tried very hard to keep us at bay), and at 2.30pm on the 2nd Feb. we gathered in the snug surroundings of our local pub to give our brains a workout under the direction of quizmaster Ken Maggs. Topics ranged from „the letter Q‰ to „local wild plants‰ and „musicals‰, so there was something for everyone. However President Isabel Morris was very disappointed that the usual geography questions were omitted this time, as she usually scores highly on that subject (could be something to do with her school teaching career as Head of Geography...). AnnieÊs Team won, with 47 out of a possible 60. Never mind, Isabel soon gets a chance to shine; we are all urged to go to the W.I. Federation of Wales Conference and Concert on 20-21st April, which has the theme „Our magical Land‰, and Isabel has a part in the concert „Robin of Radnor‰, April 20th at the Albert Hall, Llandrindod Wells. Definitely not to be missed! There is always a business section to our meetings, and as well as covering the conference and concert, we were encouraged to consider our possible contribution to the County Show at Knighton on May 21st. Also, a major project for our W.I. this year is to replace our W.I. banner. The project team for this is led by Vice-President Anne Newton, and she gave us an update on progress already made. It is hoped to complete the banner in time for the Wales Conference. Our host for the meeting was member Jake Gibbs of the Greyhound Inn, and at the end of the meeting, President Isabel Morris thanked Jake for making us all so comfortable, and also thanked Ken Maggs for devising and running our Quiz. It was all a most enjoyable afternoon. Next month we go back to evening meetings, in the hope of mild weather and longer daylight hours, and on March 1st we will have a joint meeting with our old friends and colleagues from Whitton W.I. Katie Mohamed will be leading us all in a musical extravaganza – if you wish to attend, or have more info on any of our forthcoming events, contact our secretary on 550555. Jenny Williams

We cannot change the cards we are dealt in life, but we can change how we play the hand.

- 19 - Holy Week Maundy Thursday, 24 March Maundy Thursday is the day when Jesus celebrated the Passover Meal, which we call the ‘Last Supper’. It is the foundation for our Holy Communion. After the meal Jesus and his disciples went to the Garden of Gethsemane to pray. Judas arrived with Roman soldiers and Jesus was arrested. Services: Holy Communion at St Edward’s, Knighton 7pm. Holy Communion at St Mary’s, New Radnor at 7pm.

Good Friday, 25 March The day when Jesus was crucified on the cross. Walk of Witness: Meet in Market Street near the Catholic Church at 10.30 am. We process as a group following a cross to stop at each station for readings and music with the Knighton Silver Band. Stations: Market Street, Clock Tower, St Edward’s Close, Brookside Square (Easter tableau), Cottage View (Hospital) Finish at Cottage View from where people may go to the Knighton Hotel for coffee/tea and hot cross buns. Services: Good Friday “Reflections” New Radnor Church at 12 noon Norton Church 1.30 -2.30pm Church at 1pm Evancoyd (Evenjobb) Church at 2pm Knighton Church 3.15-4.15pm

- 20 - Lent Courses You are welcome to join any of these: The King’s Speech course by Hilary Brand based on the film Methodist Church, Victoria Road on Tuesdays 2.30-4pm 16 February for 5 weeks further information from Melia 01547 528566 or Den 01547 520854 Patience and Humility 6 Jackets Close on Wednesdays 3-4pm from 17 February for 5 weeks further information from Joyce 01547 520947 Luke and his Gospel Ystrad House, Church Road on Fridays 11am-12noon from 12 February further information from Margaret 01547 528154 The Letter of Paul to the Colossians an ongoing study by the United Baptist & Methodist group usually at 17 Millfield Close, Knighton 10.30am-12noon further information from David 01547 528984

WOMEN’S WORLD DAY OF PRAYER Service devised by the women of Cuba. Come celebrate the people and land of Cuba. It may say “Women” but men are very welcome! Friday, 4 th March, 7pm Norton St Baptist Church in Knighton

Dementia Friendly Knighton & District Tip 5 Keep the noise down A person with dementia may have difficulty listening if there are a lot of different noises around them. Reduce unnecessary noise or move to a quieter area. – to be continued next month.

- 21 - Make your world a better place each day this Lent March 1. Tue, St David’s Day. Drink water to remember David, the „Waterman.‰ Eat vegetables (leeks for sure) and bread to commemorate David who led his monks to work hard and to eat a simple diet. Enjoy the daffodils! March 2 Wed. Creation. After dark look at the night sky for at least ten minutes. (You could look for a constellation or a planet.) Try using binoculars. If the weather is poor for night viewing, swap with another day. March 3. Thur. Fast from all complaining today! Think and speak only the positive March 4. Fri. Go to the WomenÊs Day of Prayer at The Baptist Church in Knighton, 7pm. If you canÊt attend, pray for the people of the Caribbean. March 5. Sat. Visit a garden or our splendid hills and rejoice in their beauty. March 6. MOTHERING SUNDAY. Go to Church. Do something good for any mother. March 7. Mon. Pick one of the seven virtues and try to live by it today: Prudence, Justice, Temperance (restraint), Courage (fortitude), Faith, Hope, Charity (love). Bonus: try to stick to this all week. March 8. Tue. Make one healthy choice about your body – food or drink or rest or motion. March 9. Wed. Do one generous act, big or small. March 10. Thur. Let one person know that you appreciate him or her. Quiet Moment - Oil painting by Nigel Cox March 11. Fri. Do one creative act, big or small, (e.g. drawing, painting, sawing, photography, stitching, planting, inventive cooking). March 12. Sat. Do one thing well and with full attention. March 13. PASSION SUNDAY. Go to Church.

- 22 - March 14. Mon. Allow yourself to consider what someone else is going through. March 15. Tue. Pick up some litter today. March 16. Wed. Say „Thank you‰ to at least one person today. March 17. Thur. Look up St Patrick in a book or on the Internet. Wear something green! March 18. Fri. Fast from junk food today. Pray for farmers and those who deliver and sell our food. March 19. Sat. Take some exercise. March 20. PALM SUNDAY. Go to Church. Place your palm cross in a place where youÊll see it. This begins Holy Week. „Holy‰ means „set apart,‰ so do things which remind you of Christian faith – decorate eggs, light candles, spend time in church, pray, read. March 21. Mon. This evening spend 10 minutes talking to the Lord about your day – thanking him for the good and the bad, apologizing for how you fell short, asking for the grace to be better the next day. March 22. Tue. Compliment the people you live with or those you meet. Pray for them today. March 23. Wed. Fast from all negative thoughts and words about yourself. Think only the good, the strong, the positive. Thank God for your existence. March 24. MAUNDY THURSDAY. Go to the Maundy Thursday service at St Edwards, Knighton, 7pm. March 25. GOOD FRIDAY Go to a Good Friday service. If you canÊt attend read the Good Friday story in John Chapter 18, verse 1 through Chapter 19, verse 42. Give it your full attention March 26. Sat. Go into any church today and have a quiet moment. If you canÊt, spend that moment in a place – inside or out – where you feel close to God. March 27. EASTER SUNDAY. Go to Church. Notice and enjoy all the new life around you.

We shall never be safe in the market-place unless we are at home in the desert. - Basil Hume

- 23 - Margaret’s Musings - 900 Wedding Guests! Following on from Rev Abraham Thomas, Vicar of Beguildy 1852-2893 whose story was published earlier in our magazine, this article was passed to me by Mrs R Brick, found by Mr Gordon Wood when he was researching other things. Beguildy – Marriage Festivities – A few weeks ago the Rev. Abraham Thomas, vicar of Beguildy, who is also the Chairman of the Board of Guardians of the Knighton Union, and a magistrate for the county of Radnor, was united in matrimony to the beautiful and accomplished Miss Hamer, of Pantycarrigle. The wedding couple spent the honeymoon on a tour to celebrated watering places and lakes. As Mr. Tbomas is highly popular in this neighbourhood, several of his friends and admirers determined, during his absence, that when he and his bride returned to the Vicarage a goodly company should be present to give them a most hearty reception. A committee of management was therefore formed at once, consisting of Mr. R. Hamer, Churchhouse; Mr Price, Pedwllyd; Mr. Tudge, upper Hall; Mr. Lloyd, Wernygifron; Mr. Arthur, Gwernerin; and others, who collected money, and made all preparatory arrangements for the event, which took place on Friday seÊnnight. A large booth was erected in a field adjoining the village, and as all had been invited to attend, free of expense, to form one gigantic teaparty in commemoration of the happy occasion, the company present was very numerous. Mr. Thomas and his bride arrived about 5 o'clock, and that event elicited a very lively and vociferous demonstration. The horses were released, and the carriage was conveyed by human traction with great facility to the Vicarage door, when the happy couple entered their house. The refection was now ready; and the booth was soon filled by a portion of the guests who were immediatŒly joined by the Vicar and his partner. After these left tbeir places were filled by several other successive instalments of guests, so that the total number of persons of all ages who partook of the cheering beverage, with the usual substantial viands, exceeded 900. After the feast the 'fancy work" was begun by a well- contested donkey-races in which some of those despised animals displayed considerable powers of locomotion. This was followed by foot races by young men for hats, neckties, &c., and others by young women for cotton prints, &c., all producing much amusements and harmless mirth. Dancing commenced Modern donkey race

- 24 - soon afterwards, to the music of an efficient brass band, but the weather became suddenly unfavourable – the rain descended in torrents – and the votaries of Terpsichore had to adjourn their efforts to a more propitious season. The events which followed were of the usual type at the close of all such public meetings, and need no further notice. Great praise is due to the committee for their indefatigable exertions and excellent arrangements, and to the ladies who preside so agreeable at the trays, and also to P.C. Baldwin, who kept good order and maintained peace among such a large assembly. The meeting will be long remembered in Beguildy and its vicinity. Margaret Harris

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- 25 - Ladies Guild Travels to Ethiopia his month we travelled to Ethiopia with Laura Woodside-Jones for an Tinsight into the life in that ancient Christian country. We saw the place where the ark of the covenant resides and where the Queen of Sheba lived in royal splendour. We viewed the ancient rock cut churches at Lalibela, with entire churches cut from one rock as far back as the 12th century. We also saw many 500-year-old delightful paintings on walls, ceilings and doors of their ancient orthodox churches. Angels peered down from the ceiling or held swords to guard the doors to the ÂHoly of HoliesÊ. Big eyes and bright smiles with colourful dress and a bit of action told many a Biblical story: the Egyptians drowning as they pursued Moses, the angels ascending and descending the ladder as Jacob slept, the beheading of John the Baptist. Aside from churches we saw the life of farmers – their simple huts, threshing done by hand, cooking of the national grain – tef. We visited a National Park and sailed across Lake Tana, source of the Nile. The next meeting for the LadiesÊ Guild is March 15 on the subject of „Bargain Hunt‰ with Roger Bright & Roy Williams. You will be made most welcome.

Valentine Treat for St David’s Cathedral ore than thirty Llanfair Singers graced St DavidÊs Cathedral at both MMorning and Evening Prayer (Mattins and Evensong) on ValentineÊs Day. Under the direction of Graham Trew the local choir travelled to St DavidÊs to sing the liturgy (psalms and responses) and special pieces at the Cathedral. They performed a stirring „Festival Benedicite in D‰ by Sumsion at Mattins with „Lord for thy tender mercyÊs sake‰ by Farrant as the anthem. Noteworthy at Evensong was an introit sung from the North Transept (out of view of the congregation, much like celestial angels) „Crux fidelis‰ by King John IV of Portugal. Their anthem was „O Savour of the world‰ by Goss. The Llanfair Singers come from several local parishes, including our own Benefice.

Knighton Mayor Cllr Chris Branford is holding her Charity Concert Saturday 5th March, 7pm, St Edward’s Church Knighton, Entry £7 With Knighton Primary School Choir, Lola Hobson, Lydia Rogers, Paul Dark, Dolau Mixtures, Richard Lewis and Graham Trew. MC is Mike Conway Proceeds for Knighton Church in Wales Primary School

- 26 - Rock hewn church Ceiling angels

Jacob’s Ladder Madonna & Child

Llanfair Singers rehearsing Angel guarding

at St David’s Cathedral Coffee Ceremony

- 27 - Track to Cefn Coch Reservoir Elan’s lower reaches

Track in ancient woodland

Track near Kerry Ridgeway Dry stone wall

- 28 - CYDEITHAS Y CERDDWYR / RAMBLERSÊ ASSOCIATION Everyone is welcome on these CYNGOR RHANBARTH / POWYS walks. EAST RADNOR GROUP ó Please come suitably clad with walking boots or stout shoes, warm clothing and waterproofs, according to the weather. ó Bring a packed lunch and a warm drink. ó Everyone welcome, but no dogs please. ó Walkers walk at their own risk, and the leader has the right to alter or postpone a walk if the conditions are unsuitable. All walks start at 10am. Enquiries: 01547 520266 Wed March 2. Two churches and a pub. Optional lunch. 5 miles moderate. Start at Exp 203 SO 614689 Peacock Inn car park on A456. Sat March 5. Cwmdalfa, Kerry Ridgeway . 8 miles moderate 400m ascent Start at Exp214 SO147899 Kerry car park. Wed March 9. Tyn-y-Cwm, Cefn Vron. 8 miles moderate 360m ascent, or select shorter route 5 miles moderate 220m ascent. Start at Exp214 SO149862 Kerry Ridgeway car park Wed March 16. Wart Hill Wander. 7.5 miles moderate. Start at Exp 217 SO 435825 Discovery Centre. Sat. March 19. Burl Hill; Caety Traelow . 9 miles moderate 440m ascent. Start at Exp. 201 SO231551 Layby in Gladestry. Wed. March 23. Ashford Bowdler and Tinkers Hill . 7 miles moderate. Start at Exp 203 SO 515706 Lay-by on A49. Wed. March 30. See http://powysramblers.org.uk/east-radnor-group for walk details.

Music in New Radnor Saturday 12 th March, 7.30pm Seren Winds (Postgraduates from Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama) Tickets £8 / Box Office 01544 350268

The butterfly counts not months but moments, and has time enough. - Rabindranath Tagore

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He’s from Off[a] Llanfair Waterdine WI always appreciate listening to a local speaker and very much enjoyed Jim Saunders showing us the wonderful photographs from his book „OffaÊs Dyke – a journey in words and pictures‰. He told us about how he had come to live in the area and his work on the OffaÊs Dyke. He gave us the history of this ancient bank and talked about its natural environment. We are now beginning to plan for the County Show and are looking forward to Powys Radnor Federation hosting the Welsh Conference in April. Our March meeting is on Friday 4th and is „Back Care‰ with Hermione Evans. Perhaps this will prepare us for the new gardening year. We have already had expressions of interest for this from gardeners looking forward to the better weather! For April we are having a talk on Fabrics entitled „Treasures of the Silk Road‰ by Jane Davies and in May our speaker is Louise Hardwick introducing us to „Aloe Vera and Bee products for the Entire Household‰. All our meetings begin at 7.00pm in the Everest Hall, Llanfair Waterdine, and we are always pleased to welcome visitors to share our evenings and our suppers! For further information contact Mary Morgan (01547 528429) or Ann Harroway (01547 528477). Ann Harroway

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- 31 - DOMESTIC APPLIANCE REPAIRS Tree-Line Ring PETE JONES is now registered with OFTEC 07971 252069 or 01588 638677 for all your oil fired servicing PROMPT / RELIABLE including: central heating boilers, SERVICE Rayburns, AGAs, Stanleys etc Find us at Knighton Sat Market for Fully insured Vacuum REPAIRS/Bags/Belts/Filters Contact Jenny Barrett Cooker Bulbs/Elements/ Seals at Tree-Line Dryer Belts/Filters/Switches on Washer Bearings/Hoses/Pumps 01547 510 380 COOKERS - WASHERS - DRYERS - VACUUMS 07939 811 508

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- 35 - Knucklas Community Hall Book our newly built hall for parties, meetings, events, weddings, funeral teas, courses, movies. Book on-line at: www.knucklascommcentre.org.uk Or ring 01547 520384 ó Main hall (80 comfy chairs, 10 circular tables) ó Full DVD projection system, surround sound, microphone ó Audio loop system ó Fully equipped kitchen - large oven, place settings for 100 ó Committee room (separate entrance) with table and chairs ó Fully wheelchair accessible ó Ample parking

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- 40 - Diary for March 2016 1 Llangunllo W.I Musical Extravaganze, Malygoed, 7pm. 3 Quiet Hour, 1 Ystrad House, Church Road, Knighton 4-5pm. 4 WomenÊs World Day of Prayer with Christina, ÂWomen of CubaÊ, Norton Street Baptist Church, 7pm. Llanfairwaterdine W.I. ÂBack CareÊ, Everest Hall, 7pm. 5 Knighton MayorÊs Charity Concert, St EdwardÊs School, 7pm. 7 Felindre Village Hall Committee, 8pm. 6 Fair Trade Fortnight begins. 8 Makers and Crafters (Craft Club), Knucklas Comm Centre, 2-4pm. 11 Diocese of Swansea & Brecon Synod, Holy Trinity, Llandrindod. 12 Music in New Radnor. Seren Winds. New Radnor Comm Centre, 7.30pm. 14 Teme Valley GardenersÊ Club. Knucklas Comm Centre. 7.30pm. Elizabeth Banks: „The Enjoyment of Gardening.‰ 15 St DavidÊs Ladies Guild. 7.30 Knucklas Comm Centre. Roger Bright & Roy Williams: „Bargain Hunt.‰ 16-20 Easter Experience at St EdwardÊs Church, Knighton. Displays of the Holy Week events. 17 St Mary MagdaleneÊs Bleddfa, 6.30pm. Music for reflection during Lent. Folk Evening. Castle Inn, Knucklas, 7pm onwards. Quiet Hour, 1 Ystrad House, Church Road, Knighton 4-5pm. 19 Brian DraperÊs audio visual presentation on the River Teme, Church Hall, Knighton, 7.30pm. 22 Chrism Eucharist at Brecon Cathedral, 12 noon. Makers and Crafters (Craft Club), Knucklas Comm. Centre, 2-4pm.

Holy Days in March 2016 1 David (6th C) Bishop, Patron Saint of Wales Holy Week: 5 Non (5th C), Mother of David of Wales 24 Maundy Thursday 7 Perpetua, Felicity and their Companions (203), 25 Good Friday Martyrs 26 Easter Eve and Vigil 17 Patrick (5th C) Bishop & Patron Saint of Ireland 27 EASTER 18 Cyril of Jerusalem (386), Bishop 19 Joseph of Nazareth 29 Woolos (6th C), King

- 41 - March Readings Readers March 6 Joshua 5.9-12 Beguildy Mothering Sun 2 Corinthians 5.16-21 Purple [Luke 15.1-3, 11b-32] T.B.A. March 13 Isaiah 43.16-21 Bleddfa Heyope Philippians 3.4b-14 Passion Sun H Howcroft Ann Edwards [John 12.1-8] Purple Peter Lane Robt Forbath March 20 Isaiah 50.4-9a Beguildy Palm Sun Philippians 2.5-11 Fay Payne Red or purple [Luke 22.14-23.56] J Peregrine March 27 Isaiah 65.17-25 Heyope EASTER 1 Corinthians 15.19-26 Judy North White [John 20.1-18] Hilary Howcroft

Services at Haydn’s Chapels in March 2016 Date Maesyrhelem Pound Gravel Mar 6 6.30 Communion Mar 13 10.30 Service 6.30 Service 2.30 Service Mar 20 10.30 Service 2.30 Family Service 6.30 Service

Mar 27 2.30 Service 6.30 Service 11.00 Service

Revd Haydn Davies, Maesyrhelem Manse, , Tel: 01597 840688

Knucklas Baptist Chapel Knucklas is a cleaner place Mar 13 6pm Sue Wilson & friends after six volunteers collected 21 Mar 27 6pm Communion bags of rubbish on Thursday Rev M A Humphreys 18th Feb. Thank you!

A warm welcome to all family members At this special service in Beguildy on Mothering Sunday Sunday 6th March 11.00am

- 42 - ST MARY MAGDALENE Bleddfa THURSDAY 17 MARCH 6.30pm Music for reflection during LENT with silent spaces.

Palm Sunday The Last Supper

Visit St Edward’s Church daytimes March 16-20 Foot Washing

for the Easter Experience

Crucifixion The Empty Tomb Gethsemane

- 43 - Church Services in March 2016 Date Beguildy Heyope Llangunllo Bleddfa 2016 St Michael’s St David’s St Cynllo’s M Magdalene’s March 6 11am 6.30pm 8.30pm Mothering Sun Morning Family Compline LW Purple Worship MB Service LW March 13 3pm 11am Holy Passion Sun Evensong Communion Purple MC MB March 20 11am Holy Palm Sun Communion Red or purple MB March 24 Holy Communion at St Edward’s, Knighton 7pm Maundy Thur Red or purple Holy Communion at St Mary’s, New Radnor 7pm March 25 Walk of Witness 10.30 at Market Square in Knighton. Good Fri "Reflections" at New Radnor 12.00, Norton 1.30 -2.30, Red or purple Gladestry 1.00, Evancoyd 2.00, Knighton 3.15-4.15 March 27 Benefice Easter Service at St David's Heyope EASTER 11am Holy Communion MC White TIME CHANGE! Set your clocks forward.

Please send material for the April Beacon by 20th March to:

[email protected] Post: 1 Heyope Road, Knucklas, LD7 1PT Tel: 01547 520266

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