Hay Festival starts tomorrow! The world-renowned Hay Festival takes place year each at the end of May for 10 days in the Welsh market town of Hay-on-Wye on the eastern edge of the National Park each year. The literary event attracts novelists, poets, scientists, musicians & comedians who congregate to…
My name is Owen Thomas, and I am a Professional Playwright, raised on a farm in the hills above Bronllys. My family have farmed in the foothills of the Beacons for many generations, both on my mother’s and my father’s sides. I am not a Farmer, but farming is…
By Owen Thomas (English Language Writer in Residence for the Brecon Beacons National Park 2023) I have been entranced by the night-time for as long as I can remember. As a child, I would relish those rare moments when you should be in bed, but you weren’t. Driving home late…
The sky is rather an inconsistent character. I have never been much of an artist, but I used to love playing with Paint on the computer in primary school. The sky was always the easiest thing to draw: either blue with a blazing sun, or black with twinkling stars. But…
The Brecon Beacons National Park Authority has recently had delivery of a new electric events and information van which will be seen out and about in the National Park during the coming year. With its distinct graphics, the van will provide an opportunity for staff to share what the Authority…
It is a pleasure and a privilege to lead the Brecon Beacons National Park Authority. During Wales Climate Week I am reminded that it is through local leadership that we will harness the passion and drive my colleagues display when facing and finding solutions to tackle the greatest challenge of…
Christmas tasting day at Black Mountains Smokery Artisan Food Shop – 26th November 10am til 3pm Join us for a Christmas Tasting Day at our Black Mountains Smokery Artisan Food Shop in Crickhowell. We’d love to share a glass of homemade gluhwein or a coffee with you and there will…
19th November 2022 – 19th November 2022 Brecon’s wonderful Christmas event, Brecon with Bells on returns for 2022! Join Brecon Town Council to celebrate the switching on of Brecon’s Christmas lights with a day of festive entertainment, craft stalls in town and in the Market Hall, and late night Christmas…