Rhosgoch Gossip

Rhosgoch is a village not far from Hay, and I didn't know they had their own local newsletter until I picked up a couple of old copies the other day. All sorts of interesting things are going on in the villages around Hay, so here's a sample:

Last August's issue includes a report on the Bryngwyn WI outing to Berrington Hall, where they enjoyed the costume collection. The Young Farmers were taking part in a Rally - shearing, a wheelbarrow race, floral arrangements and a Generation Game competition, among others (they came 9th - Howey were the winners), and held their 75th year ball, hosted at Trewyrlod farm in Painscastle.
The Farm Focus column was talking about lambing, and the Local Interest Group had visits to the castle at Llandeilo Graban and Cefnige Mill.
There was a review of the River Café in Glasbury (very favourable, and they enjoyed the 'beach' by the River Wye). The Village Quire performed Songs for Silas at St. Mary's Church, New Radnor, and there was a snippet from Kilvert's Diary - the man who stole a pound of butter, and the Solitary of Llanbedr.
Erwood and Painscastle Churches have a column, as does Rhosgoch Chapel - the Pastor there had just brought out a book of his articles from the Rhosgoch Chapel News.
On the political front, there are articles from County Councillor James Gibson-Watt, AM Kirsty Williams and MP Chris Davies - Brexit was a theme here, with worries about what it would mean for local farmers.
A local healer talked about her work, and Mikey the dog reported on new arrivals at his farm, human, canine and two little pigs who made a break for freedom!
An ex-pupil of Rhosgoch school is making her name in the fashion industry, after attending Kingston School of Art, and the Rhosgoch and Painscastle Tots group had been having lots of fun at the village hall over the summer.

The October issue started with a description of life at Upper Pentre farm, Painscastle. The Young Farmers were talking about Painscastle Fete and Kington Show, and a tractor run, including a trophy for the best turned out tractor. There was a report on the Gladestry Summer Fair, which had the theme Gladestry in Wonderland. The Mad Hatter opened the fair, assisted by the Queen of Hearts and the White Queen and there was, of course, a Mad Hatter's Tea Party.
The Culinary Column reviewed The Granary in Hay, which they enjoyed, and the medical column dealt with neurological rehabilitation after a stroke.
The Local Interest Group visited the castle at Painscastle.
The three political columns were still very concerned about Brexit.
Following on from the August column, Mikey the dog reported that Gyp was tired of her nine puppies now, and homes were being found for them.
Meanwhile the Bryngwyn WI had been on a visit to Pwll y Wrach Wildlife Trust Reserve near Talgarth.
The Gardening Club reported on the Rhosgoch Flower and Vegetable Show.
There was a special Anniversary service at Painscastle Chapel, and a Sankey service (named after the great hymn composer Ira Sankey) at Rhosgoch Chapel.
Rhosgoch and Painscastle Tots Group had been out and about, cycling down the Riverside Path in Hay to the Warren, playing in Cusop playground and paddling in their wellies at Aberedw Rocks.