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Powys County Times
5 days ago
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- Powys County Times
Penmaenau Farm welcomes Gareth Wyn Jones for Royal Welsh
A FARM bordering the Royal Welsh Show is busily preparing for next week's event and has announced an entertaining line-up of events for the show. Penmaenau Farm Camping will be hosting live music and a whole host of fun-filled events during show week, including its own speed shear, which is returning after a successful debut in 2024. The Royal Welsh Show takes place on the showground in Llanelwedd – a stone's throw from Penmaenau – from Monday to Thursday next week, July 21-24. Celebrity farmer Gareth Wyn Jones will also be in attendance at the farm during the week, as well as the Wilson & Ashley podcast. The Penmaenau Speed Shear will be taking place in the main shed at 6pm, with money from it to be donated to local cancer charity the Bracken Trust. Gareth will be hosting a live podcast on Tuesday evening, complete with special guests, as part of an evening called 'Farming Faces'. This will also feature the all-female podcast Wilson & Ashley, hosted by farmers Rebecca Wilson and Charlotte Ashley. 'This will be a Q&A session as we want young people's thoughts on how tough farming is at the moment and what will be faced in the future,' said Gwyn Davies, of Penmaenau farm. 'We're trying to get young farming families involved. There's never been a tougher time to get into farming. 'We're excited to have the Wilson & Ashley podcast too, as we thought it was time for a bit more female interaction. 'There's too many male stereotypes in farming and there are of course lots of women in farming too.' There's also a foam party, with live music at the farm every night from 8pm, with the bar and venue open until late.
Powys County Times
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Powys County Times
Summer fete in Llandrindod Wells raises more than £4,000
A summer fete and garden party held in Llandrindod Wells has raised more than £4,000 to support cancer patients and their families. The Bracken Summer Fete and Garden Party, held on Friday, at The Bracken Trust Centre, was organised by The Bracken Trust, which offers free cancer support services across mid Wales. The event raised £4,025.94, which will go towards supporting patients, families, carers, and bereaved relatives. Emma, charity fundraiser at The Bracken Trust, said: "We cannot thank everyone enough for all the help and support given - there are simply too many people to name individually - but to each and every one of you who had any input into the day, we are truly grateful and could not have pulled off the event without you. "It truly was the epitome of our lovely, local communities and enforced exactly what it means to be a centre for support in the Heart of Wales." More than 20 volunteers helped on the day, including trustees, staff, and members of the fundraising team. This year's event was moved from its usual Saturday slot to a Friday afternoon and evening, attracting around 300 attendees. Steve Deeks-D'Silva, Llandrindod Wells mayor, opened the event with a speech about the trust. Food and drink were provided by The Beefy Boys, Deano's Tiki Bar, and Dan & Tom's Ice Cream Van, while Tesco in Llandrindod Wells donated Welsh cakes. Stalls included cakes, sweets, plants, books, games, and a shop stall. Entertainment was provided by The Bracken Singers, Dai Hilliard, and Llandrindod Wells Theatre Company. TFR Entertainment supplied a PA system and other services free of charge. The event ended with a grand prize draw, with the top prize donated by Graham and Christina Brownley. The Bracken Singers (Image: Bracken Trust) First prize winner Tyler Roberts was in attendance and received warm congratulations from the crowd. Emma said: "The event raised an incredible £4,025.94, all of which will go directly towards supporting our patients, their families, carers, and bereaved relatives. "This phenomenal amount could be used to pay for 161 therapies, nurse appointments or counselling sessions, 80 home visits for those unable to attend the centre or a hub in person, or 536 group activity sessions. "And what's even better is that with this amount, our total fundraising amount since January 2025 has reached £18,459.74 – that's 74 per cent of our £25,000 target for 2025 – and it's only June." READ MORE: One guest said: "We enjoyed our little visit on Friday. What a lovely place." Another said: "Superb day to be part of. "Well done to all involved and for those that came to support." A third attendee commented: "There's so much on at the weekends locally in the summer, so it was great being on a Friday instead so we could come after work." The Bracken Trust has a series of upcoming fundraising events:
