Brecon Beacons News

National Park campaigners call for a ban on plastic tree guards as Government considers banning other types of single-use plastic Campaign for National Parks, Friends of the Dales, Friends of the South Downs and nine other National Park Societies have joined forces to call for a ban on plastic tree guards. The campaign coincides with a Defra call for evidence over problematic…

‘A Pretty Castle and a Fair Place’ The conservation and interpretation of Tretower Court and Castle The 24th Sir John Lloyd Memorial Lecture which will be given by Dr David Robinson at 7 p.m. in the Theatre Brycheiniog, Brecon on Friday 1st April 2022. Dr Robinson’s topic is the group of medieval buildings found at…

Plastic tree guards have been used extensively in new plantings to protect young trees from wildlife. But the plastic is non-degradable and unsightly as well as being a product of the fossil fuel industry and contributing to global warming. The Society has joined a call to end the use of plastic tree guards initiated by…

There are a number of job vacancies at the Authority. Please pass this link on to anyone who may be interested. https://www.beacons-npa.gov.uk/the-authority/job-vacancies/  

We are glad to say that Rob Pritchard is again running his very successful Navigation Courses – “Get Lost” and “Get Lost Again” – in April and October this year. More details can be found on our Courses page.

Members may be interested to know that the Llanthony History Group has produced four guide leaflets to local history walks which are on sale for £1 each. The walks are self-guided and easy to moderate. Leaflets are currently available in local Tourist Information Centres and some shops.

2022 is the 30th anniversary of the Park Society and we are preparing plans for celebrations throughout September. Our ambition is to have an event for the 30 days of September – mainly  walks of various types within the Park but it could include other events. If you have any ideas or offers to help…

Next week sees the launch of the National Park’s Dark Sky Festival. Go to https://www.breconbeacons.org/things-to-do/activities/stargazing/dark-sky-festival-2021 for full information on all the events and booking information. Programme Time travelling  24th September 11:30 – To gaze up at the stars is to look back into the past, much as Earth bound geologists do today. Where has the…

Jenny Cann has recently joined the Executive Committee as our new Walks Secretary. Her email address is [email protected]. Her mobile number will be given to walk leaders. Thanks to Nic & Hilary Groombridge for running the walks programme for the last few years. We’ll still see them leading walks!

The Society is looking to fill vacancies on the Executive Committee. The roles are:- Walks Secretary – To plan and publish the Society’s Walks Programme. The role entails encouraging walks leaders to submit proposals for walks, ensuring that the details appear on the website and generally overseeing the programme. The Walks Secretary is supported by…

If you care about the parlous state of our rivers then you must watch this excellent documentary. George Monbiot is seen exploring the sources of pollution on the river Wye. https://rivercide.tv/

This was mentioned on a recent Events talk by Nicola Davies and members said they do not see it, so here is the link. Just click on “Community Newsletter” to be taken to the BBNPS site and there you will find all the published copies of the newsletter. It comes out twice a year and…