Events are free to Members, unless otherwise stated. Members only may also reserve seats in advance – all Members will be emailed with details of the booking arrangements before each event.
Non-Members are welcome. There is again no charge for attendance but a suggested donation of £5 is requested to go towards the Society’s charitable work. There will be a donation box available at the exit.
Note that for popular events places may be limited for those Members, who have not reserved a place, and Non-Members arriving on the night.
ILLUSTRATED TALK:
The Lime Kilns Trail
Date: Wednesday 5th December
Time: 7.30pm
Place: Talybont Village Hall
Speakers: David Morgan & David Viner
Contact: Janet Callear
01874 636116
NO NEED TO RESERVE SEATS FOR THIS TALK AT TALYBONT VILLAGE HALL
Three historic limekilns at Watton ( Brecon ), Llangattock and Goytre have been restored along the Monmouthshire & Brecon canal by the Canal & River Trust creating the Mon & Brec Lime Kilns Trail.
Funded by Heritage Lottery Fund Wales and Brecon Beacons Trust, volunteers gained new skills in traditional stone masonry and lime mortar pointing.
David Viner, Heritage Adviser and David Morgan, Development & Engagement Manager will highlight the connection between the canal and the lime industry and the promotion of the trail commended at the Living Waterways Awards 2017.
ILLUSTRATED TALK:
20 Years of Walks by the Brecon Beacons Park Society
Date: Wednesday 2nd January
Time: 7.30pm
Place: The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell
Speaker: Chris Barber
Contact: Janet Callear
01874 636116
Chris Barber MBE FRGS will be giving a talk to mark the 20th anniversary of our Walks Programme.
He will highlight some of the walks that appeared on the very first programme in January 1998 and will remind us of the beautiful scenery and historic places which make our National Park so very special. He will acknowledge the contribution made by certain members of the Society to ensure the continued success and enjoyment of the walks programme.
It will be a richly illustrated talk, covering many aspects that will also be of interest to members who are not regular walkers.
ILLUSTRATED TALK:
Search & Rescue Dog Association and what it might do for you!
Date: Wednesday 30th January
Time: 7.30pm
Place: The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell
Speaker: Krysia Groves
Contact: Janet Callear
01874 636116
SARDA SW (Search and Rescue Dog Association, South Wales) is a charity specialising in searching for lost, injured or missing people in hostile terrain and extreme weather conditions. Krysia Groves explains how they work alongside other emergency services saving lives in urban, rural and mountainous areas, how volunteers help dog training by being “bodies” (Krysia has always been found . . . eventually!) and the bravery of man’s best friend.
ILLUSTRATED TALK:
Pilgrimage around Wales
Date: Wednesday 20th February
Time: 7.30pm
Place: The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell
Speaker: Anne Hayward
Contact: Janet Callear
01874 636116
In 2015 Anne Hayward, a regular long distance walker, spent three months travelling on foot to visit some of Wales’ holiest sites, carrying everything she needed to camp along the route. Her main objectives were four ancient places of pilgrimage – Holywell, Bardsey Island, St David’s and Llantwit Major – but she also visited many other places of interest along the way and met up with not a few interesting characters! Anne’s talk will bring to life the journey which is also described in her recent book of the same name.