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LLYSDINAM, Newbridge-on-Wye, LD1 6NB Montgomeryshire with thirty six species of flowers
and grasses including hundreds of wild orchids in
Mary Elster: 01597 860190 llethr@outlook.com spring.
Among the loveliest in mid-Wales, the 6-acre PONT FAEN HOUSE, Farrington Lane, Knighton,
Llysdinam Gardens, owned by Sir John & Lady LD7 1LA
Venables-Llewelyn & Llysdinam Charitable Trust,
command sweeping views down the Wye valley. Large Mr John & Mrs Brenda Morgan, 01547 520847
herbaceous and shrub borders and a water garden
provide varied and colourful planting throughout the A colourful ¾ acre flat garden on edge of town. Paths
year. The Victorian walled kitchen garden and through arches lead from shady ferny corners to deep
extensive greenhouses grow a wide variety of borders filled with large range of colourful perennials
vegetables, hothouse fruit and exotic plants. & annuals. In spring daffodils & range of spring
flowers, rhododendrons & azaleas followed by
PLAS DINAM, Llandinam, SY17 5DQ colourful perennials, shrubs and roses in the
summer. Enjoy views of hills from the many seats.
Eldrydd Lamp, 07415 503554,
eldrydd@plasdinam.co.uk
12 acres of parkland, gardens, lawns and woodland set Helen Anthony, Publicity Officer
at the foot of glorious rolling hills with spectacular Tel.: 01686 941795, powys.ngs.publicity@gmail.com
views across the Severn Valley. A host of daffodils
followed by one of the best wildflower meadows in
FESTIVAL OF TALENTS HAVE YOU EVER POLISHED A
Last year I had the idea of a Festival of Talents POPPYHEAD ?
at Leighton Church, which I thought might go
well combined with harvest festival. It was Leighton Church is always there for
patiently explained to me that this was a daft EVERYONE - your high days and low
idea (which it was). There’s enough going on days, weddings, christenings, funerals
at harvest without adding anything else into and remembrance. We would welcome
the mix! anyone who could spare a few minutes
But I still rather like the idea of a Festival of to help spruce up the inside of the
Talents. Our community is full of people who church for spring. Do come along, with
have interesting and sometimes unusual or without cleaning equipment.
hobbies, pastimes, skills or sporting abilities. SATURDAY 13th APRIL 10 - 12 am.
The festival would use our beautiful church Coffee and biscuits included.
building as a place to share or even show off A small PRIZE for anyone who comes
the talents and interests people have, maybe and identifies a poppyhead in church !
encourage new people to share some of those
interests, and at the same time attract visitors Where is it?
to the church and village. A bit like a flower
festival, but without the flowers - unless
flowers is what you do!
So, steering well clear of harvest, I’ve settled
on the weekend of 12th-14th July, and I’d love
to invite anyone and everyone in the
community - what talent, interest, hobby
could you display? Please think about it - it
would be great to have our church building
full of displays, achievements and ideas!
Please get in touch (552064 /
wkrowell@btinternet.com) if you’d like to
know more. There will be planning meeting in
May (details in the next Leighton News).
Bill Rowell, Parish Priest.
LLYSDINAM, Newbridge-on-Wye, LD1 6NB Montgomeryshire with thirty six species of flowers
and grasses including hundreds of wild orchids in
Mary Elster: 01597 860190 llethr@outlook.com spring.
Among the loveliest in mid-Wales, the 6-acre PONT FAEN HOUSE, Farrington Lane, Knighton,
Llysdinam Gardens, owned by Sir John & Lady LD7 1LA
Venables-Llewelyn & Llysdinam Charitable Trust,
command sweeping views down the Wye valley. Large Mr John & Mrs Brenda Morgan, 01547 520847
herbaceous and shrub borders and a water garden
provide varied and colourful planting throughout the A colourful ¾ acre flat garden on edge of town. Paths
year. The Victorian walled kitchen garden and through arches lead from shady ferny corners to deep
extensive greenhouses grow a wide variety of borders filled with large range of colourful perennials
vegetables, hothouse fruit and exotic plants. & annuals. In spring daffodils & range of spring
flowers, rhododendrons & azaleas followed by
PLAS DINAM, Llandinam, SY17 5DQ colourful perennials, shrubs and roses in the
summer. Enjoy views of hills from the many seats.
Eldrydd Lamp, 07415 503554,
eldrydd@plasdinam.co.uk
12 acres of parkland, gardens, lawns and woodland set Helen Anthony, Publicity Officer
at the foot of glorious rolling hills with spectacular Tel.: 01686 941795, powys.ngs.publicity@gmail.com
views across the Severn Valley. A host of daffodils
followed by one of the best wildflower meadows in
FESTIVAL OF TALENTS HAVE YOU EVER POLISHED A
Last year I had the idea of a Festival of Talents POPPYHEAD ?
at Leighton Church, which I thought might go
well combined with harvest festival. It was Leighton Church is always there for
patiently explained to me that this was a daft EVERYONE - your high days and low
idea (which it was). There’s enough going on days, weddings, christenings, funerals
at harvest without adding anything else into and remembrance. We would welcome
the mix! anyone who could spare a few minutes
But I still rather like the idea of a Festival of to help spruce up the inside of the
Talents. Our community is full of people who church for spring. Do come along, with
have interesting and sometimes unusual or without cleaning equipment.
hobbies, pastimes, skills or sporting abilities. SATURDAY 13th APRIL 10 - 12 am.
The festival would use our beautiful church Coffee and biscuits included.
building as a place to share or even show off A small PRIZE for anyone who comes
the talents and interests people have, maybe and identifies a poppyhead in church !
encourage new people to share some of those
interests, and at the same time attract visitors Where is it?
to the church and village. A bit like a flower
festival, but without the flowers - unless
flowers is what you do!
So, steering well clear of harvest, I’ve settled
on the weekend of 12th-14th July, and I’d love
to invite anyone and everyone in the
community - what talent, interest, hobby
could you display? Please think about it - it
would be great to have our church building
full of displays, achievements and ideas!
Please get in touch (552064 /
wkrowell@btinternet.com) if you’d like to
know more. There will be planning meeting in
May (details in the next Leighton News).
Bill Rowell, Parish Priest.
