Music comes to Brecon

Brecon Jazz Festival -
25th Anniversary

Brecon festival was awarded the 'Best Major Event' Accolade in 2004 in the 2007 National Tourism Awards.

This festival brings talent from all around the world, Catherine Jenkins has graced us with her presence,and by all accounts was sensational. Jools Holland is a regular as well as Scott Hamilton and Martin Taylor.

Many of the venues are by entrance fee or ticket purchase, but many are free, and there are all types of acts around the town, perfoming in the streets, all for your enjoyment.

Although in 2006 all street buskers and entertainers were stopped, they are thankfully back making for a far better atmosphere.

This year there will be appearances by old favourites such as Lee Konitz, Louis Hayes and newcomers Joan Armatrading, and Cerys Matthews, to name but a few.

When visiting Brecon for the Jazz weekend, remember to come early, as parking is at a premium, and book early, as places do go very quickly.

The town of Brecon is friendly and set in stunning surroundings.

There is a real carnival atmosphere in the town on Jazz Weekend, and all visitors are made to feel welome.

Brecon Fringe Festival happens alongside the Brecon Jazz, between the 10th and 12th August, entertainers can be found in bars, local cafes, and many of these are free. So even if Jazz is not your scene, there is something for everyone here.

So why not make a date in your diaries and come and look us up.

Coming events

Why not get on your bike for "Bike week".

Date of Event: 14/06/2008



Why not get away, get fit in beautiful surroundings, have fun and help the environment. Cycling is a good way to increase your aerobic activity helping you to get fit, get away to the countryside, and really enjoy the fresh air, and beauty around you. Bring your own or why not hire one.

If you can't get away, still make the effort if you can, cycle to and from work. Our planet has enough pollution and i am not against cars, as i own one myself, but whenever possible we can each do our own bit for the environment. Cycling is one of the few modes of transport which is carbon neutral.



Bike week runs from the 14th to the 22nd June so get on your bike.



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Just as a matter of interest

The Welsh Assembly Government’s Plant! scheme is a key commitment in the One Wales document and is providing support for indigenous woodlands by developing a Welsh National Forest.

Every child born or adopted from 1 January 2008 will receive a certificate stating where their tree is planted.

It is estimated that 35,000 trees, or 30 hectares of new woodland, will be planted each year.


The first children to have a tree planted to commemorate their birth or adoption will start to receive their certificates in the post this week.

First Minister Rhodri Morgan said:
The birth or adoption of a new child is a very special occasion, and I’m sure that these certificates will be treasured for many years.The Plant! scheme is a win-win for us all, as it not only contributes to the regeneration of our native woodlands but also links children with the natural environment. As they grow older, they will be able to follow the progress of the site where their tree has been planted and appreciate the importance of protecting and supporting our native species of plant and wildlife.

How important to maintain the beauty of nature that we have, and hopefully our this generation will preserve it for many generations to come.

BRECON

Brecon is a small town set in the heart of the Brecon Beacons, many tourists visit every year, some for the walking, some for the beauty of the surroundings, some for the annual Jazz Festival every year in August. In the summer months it is important that you book accommodation as early as possible as demand can be high, especially over the Jazz Weekend. Almost everyone who has a spare room has been known to let them out just for that one weekend. Recommend are the George Hotel, and The Wellington both for the food and the accomodation, although there are many good B+Bs around as well.

The George Hotel

Brecon hosts a theater on the canal, a cinema, a leisure centre, a museum, a beautiful cathedral, although we are a town and not a city, many pubs and bars, and there are many outdoor activity centres in the surrounding areas, for those of you who would like something a bit more energetic. Bycles can be hired very reasonably from the local bike shop and there are many trails for you to explore.

In May and November every year Brecon are visited by a travelling fair for three days, and they always open the fair for the children of Penmaes School, (for children with disabilities.) for free for one hour in the morning.

The people of Brecon are very friendly and welcoming, and never seem to mind the endless visitors that their town sees.

If accomodation is scarce, there is always the choice of the caravan and camping sites a short distance from town. As most of my childhood holidays were spent camping, this is one that i would recommend if you have children or are young at heart.

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There are plenty of activites for children to amuse themselves, and for the adults too.

Nearby Talybont on Usk boast some lovely pubs with beer gardens along the canal, and the nearby reservoir is a must to see.

Talybont Reservoir

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