March 2014

Second Talgarth Walking Festival gets into its stride

The historic town of Talgarth might be better known for its ancient witches’ pool, castle, restored mill and mountains but the popular Talgarth Walking Festival is about to make its second appearance in the Talgarth calendar.  And as the good weather continues here and the popularity for walking breaks in…

First prehistoric rock art discovered in the Bannau Brycheiniog - released 5 March 2014

Bannau Brycheiniog National Park Authority and the National Trust in Wales are celebrating the discovery of the first prehistoric rock engraving ever recorded in the Bannau Brycheiniog Alan Bowring (Fforest Fawr Geopark Officer at Bannau Brycheiniog National Park Authority) unexpectedly noticed a series of prehistoric engravings late last year -…

Beacons Bus service withdrawn but the bike bus will run in Summer 2014

As a result of falling income from partners and concessionary fares, a significant rise in tendered prices for the coming year and to accommodate overall funding reductions of more than 13% over the next two years, Bannau Brycheiniog National Park Authority has reluctantly made the decision to withdraw the Beacons…