News from Cariads Local

Articles, news and updates from our Wye Local, Local Beacon and Local Ludlow magazines.

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Ludlow Farmshop Named 2026 Large Farm Shop of the Year

The winners of the 2026 Farm Shop & Deli Retailer Awards were revealed on 13th April, when Ludlow Farmshop were crowned Large Farm Shop of the Year! The largest category for 2026, Ludlow Farmshop beat off competition from nine other Large Farm Shop finalists.

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Hay’s New Community Campus Starts to Take Shape

After years of anticipation, the Forest Road sports facilities are moving from vision to reality, thanks to the dedicated efforts of local volunteers and financial support from Powys County Council. This milestone is a significant shift for Hay.

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The Small Breeds Farm 35th Anniversary

This year marks the 35th Anniversary of The Small Breeds Farm Park, and we’re celebrating with a Country Anniversary Fete on Saturday 4th July. We’d love you to join us for this special family fun day…

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Ludlow Photographic Club Annual Exhibition

Ludlow Photographic Club is delighted to present its annual exhibition in the Lady Chapel at St Laurence’s Church from Saturday 6th to Sunday 21st June. Now in its fourth year, the exhibition will feature work by club members covering a range of genres.

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Local Brecknock History Society

The spring and summer months are an exciting time for the Brecknock Society and Museum Friends, with a variety of events and activities celebrating the history of the historic county of Breconshire.

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Hay Markets in Hay-on-Wye

In Hay-on-Wye, market days are at the heart of community life, bringing together local producers, makers and visitors in one of Wales’ most distinctive towns.

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Powys National Garden Scheme

May is a beautiful time to find a garden. Visit these open gardens for a lovely day out, explore formal gardens and shrubberies, take self-guided tours, or pack a picnic.

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Hay Festival is here!

Hay Festival runs 21st – 31st May with talks, film screenings, classical music and more. There’s still time to book your tickets. The Festival site is completely free to enter. Drop in for a coffee, browse the Bookshop and market stalls, enjoy free BBC recordings, then book individual tickets for the events that interest you.

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It’s Showtime!

The pinnacle event in the British agricultural calendar, the Royal Welsh Show returns to the showground in Llanelwedd, Builth Wells from Monday 20th - Thursday 23rd July 2026. Each year, thousands of visitors flock to the heart of Mid-Wales to celebrate the very best of Welsh and British agriculture.

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Discover the Magic of Caer Beris

Discover the magic of Caer Beris Manor, where timeless romance meets modern luxury. Situated amidst the stunning Welsh countryside, Caer Beris Manor offers couples the opportunity to create their dream wedding in a truly unique setting.

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Graeme Evans Landscaping

We caught up with Graeme from Graeme Evans Landscaping and he hold us about some recent jobs and the services he provides.

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The Fathom Trust

The Fathom Trust promotes a soulful approach to health and wellbeing for people who are socially isolated through illness or adversity. We spoke to them about their projects this summer…

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We Feed the UK

Penpont warmly invites you to visit for a family-friendly weekend of art, nature, tea, cake and (hopefully) a spot of sunshine on Summer Solstice weekend, 22nd - 23rd June.

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