Brecon Beacons News

This year’s AGM will; be held at Hay Castle on 10th June. More details will be sent out to all members in May.

The Campaign for National Parks has launched a video produced by one of their young storytellers under their “New Perspectives” Bursary Scheme. The video deals with the importance of access for all to our National Parks. View the video here:- National Parks: New Perspectives – Access in Lake District National Park    

This has now been posted to all members. If you have not received your copy please contact Derek Thomas. You can also download a pdf version or read a FlipBook on your device by going to the Beacon Page on this website.

Do you ever fancy walking in the hills, but are not sure where to go? Maybe you are wanting to return following recovery from injury or illness. Would you like join walks which are led by experienced leaders who are trained in navigation and First Aid, and experience the physical, mental and social benefits of…

It is with great sadness that the family of Lionel Elton have reported that he passed away on Monday 16th January . Condolences can be left on his Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/lionel.elton.9. He was just a few weeks away from celebrating his 90th birthday. Everyone who knew him will know what a vital, exuberant and interesting…

The Executive Committee wishes all our Members a very Happy New Year. The 2023 AGM will be held at Hay Castle on Saturday 10th June. Details to follow.

The Cambrian Mountains Society has launched a Petition to have the Senedd debate designation of the Cambrian Mountains as an Area of outstanding Natural Beauty.  The Petition is at this link: Protect Mid-Wales’ unique Cambrian Mountains: designate them an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty – Petitions (senedd.wales)  The Brecon Beacons Park Society supports the petition…

The Brecon Beacons Dark Sky Festival takes place over the weekend of the 23/25th September. Events include Planetarium Shows in the new planetarium as well as stargazing events and other shows. For more information go to the Dark Sky Festival Website

Many of you will have met Ruth over many years on one of our walks. She sadly died recently and we have been informed of the arrangements for her funeral, as follows:- July 26th, 1.30pm  Humanist service in the chapel at D M Prosser premises, Kensington Terrace, Brecon, for family and invited close friends. As…

To celebrate the 30th Birthday of the Society and special programme of 30 walks and a celebration gathering have been arranged. You can see more here.

After a very successful AGM last month at Llanbedr Hall, we are please to announce the date for the 2023 AGM. The venue has not yet been arranged. Please make a note in your diaries:- AGM 2023. Saturday June 3rd 2023.

SPACES STILL AVAILABLE!! On Sunday July 24th a group of BBPS volunteers will be working with a BBNP warden to clear vegetation from an area near Garn Goch in the west of the Park (10.30 – 3pm) There are spaces so if anyone is interested in helping please Email Ros Grant for details. You will…