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brian lewis. from blackpool
like Ted Lay I too spent time with 31coy Rasc in 1957/58.I enjoyed the town and area very much.2 lads caused trouble with the locals and spoilt it for the rest of us.Are there any more of us out there? If so get in touch.
Thu Apr 8 10:48:11 2010
Ted Lay, Callan Co Kilkenny ireland
I spent nearly a year at Derring Lines with 31 Coy Rasc, what a wonderful place the people in brecon loved us, well, pegs cafe, the camden, the boathouse, briliant memories, the civilian staff mrs price, molly who lived just outside brecon and the lovely lady from talybont, it was at the time the lorry blew up at scethrog closing the a40, so many memories, hitch hiking across the beacons to pontypridd to see the love of my life, though we never got that far i met her again 35 years later ande she had not changed, there was local lads in the camp Hugh Devereaux and Don evans from tredegar, there was also a lovely girl vera whose parents owned a pub, i could probably write a small book on my brecon, charming,quaint, homely, i come back every now and again and it is still home, love the place.
Tue Apr 14 09:59:25 2009
Cathryn Lovett (jones),St.davids city,Wales.
Im trying to find friends from brecon convent. I was there from 1977-1984.
Mon Mar 9 15:01:51 2009
Andrew Chalmers qld australia
I visited Brecon in the mid 80's, it is a delightful town, with very friendly people and loads of scenery. Will be back one day, I love the people, Fiona if you read this contact me
Wed Feb 18 17:22:40 2009
Charles Wells, Asthall, Oxfordshire
I also attended St. David's, 1947-1951, before going on to preparatory and public school. I owe much to a sound grounding in the three 'Rs'. Delighted to see a posting from Kyle Evans (2007), because I remember him well from childhood days. Please send my best wishes to Mother Immaculata, when you next contact her Judith.
Sun Feb 15 19:07:10 2009
Judith Butler Neath
I too went to school at St. Davids and was a boarder during 1958-61 with my twin sister. I wrote to Mother Immaculat and Mother Alphonsus who now live in Ireland but are not in the best of health. I have visited the sisters in recent years. The house is now used as a convent house. It was strange the smells and sound brought all the past flooding back. I believe some of the girls are now contactable through the website friends united
Sun Feb 1 14:18:23 2009
Merle Piras ,Sardinia, Italy.
I lived and worked in London,France and the States and am now living in Sardinia,Italy,in a small town not dissimilar to Brecon my birth place.It is very beautiful here but Brecon and Llechfaen have kept their place in my heart,!See you all next year,god willing.
Mon Sep 8 09:29:52 2008
Charlotte from Swindon
I visited Brecon last month as I am studying it at the moment, I thought it was a lovely town, quiet and welcoming. I would like to ask locals or people who have visited Brecon frequently whether you think tourism has had a negative/neutral/positive effect on Brecon and has it changed the environment dramatically? Many thanks
Wed Aug 20 09:05:27 2008
Patricia Parker. Abergele N.Wales
I am still waiting to hear if anyone remembers me at St.David,s Convent, Brecon. I was there from 1945-47 and was a border. It was a very happy time and although food was still on ration the Sacred Heart nuns looked after us well. Does anyone remember the pudding we called leather? My name then Wingfield.
Thu Jul 24 11:30:11 2008
Anna Keely, Anglesey
I have been searching to find anything about St Davids Ursuline Convent in Brecon & have not managed to find anything. Can anyone help? I was a boarder at this school probably from about 1950. If there is anyone out there who was there, especially if they were there when I was I should so love to hear. Is the school still there? I was brought up in Llangenny, at the base of the sugarloaf mountain, & for me that will alays be home. Hope to hear from anyone who has any news either of the school or Llangenny. I have left my email for replies..Anna
Thu Jul 17 09:27:11 2008
dianne guy from Bwlch
an idyllic,quaint and safe town where my daughter and I took refuge from a big evil city.Iwould never move back to England.We feel priviledged to live here.
Thu Jul 10 11:04:03 2008
bob de espana
As much as I liked Brecon, Brecon did not always agree with, dont get me wrong its a beautiful town especily duing winter,but I sorry to say I dont think I"ll ever come back, too small, hi to eveyone I left behind especily my dad
Wed Feb 13 12:16:17 2008
Sue and Stuart, Stockport
Brecon is an amazing place. It is our escapism from the rat race and our one and only destination is the Coach House. We will shortly be visiting for the 15th time and it is like coming home each time. Tony and Marc our friends at the Coach House make every stay magical - we hate to leave.
Tue Jan 15 15:07:06 2008
Dorothy Cantrill, Hamilton, Ontario
About 15 years ago visited Brecon with late hubby, who was raised there. He was a bit disappointed at all the new tourist stores..but enjoyed showing me ""his""brecon. Many stories of his war years as a young man and the interaction with the military camp just up the street..also wonderful woman who noticed 2 strangers standing across little street..enquired if lost,,when my husband said she lived in his childhood home, she invited us in to look around..being Canadian I had never seen such a narrow house..2 up 2 down i think..wonderful visit and think of it often..his one sorrow was that many of his childhood friends were not found.
Wed Dec 12 09:37:45 2007
M.H. Gittins, Brecon
The lady you refer to (Rosemary) is my aunty and still lives in Brecon. The Blue Boar is now The Rugby Club and I live just opposite.
Thu Jul 19 11:48:33 2007
Diane (nee Smith)
My Nanna lived at 79 The Watton. Her daughter's (my mother) best friend from school, and onwards, was Rosemary from the the Blue Boar (1960's) married to Bernard. Their children were Sandra and Rory. I remember the ducks at the rear of blue boar and a muddy pathway which led to the cow field. The river my father fished in was beyond. A money tree was the same side of the road as nanna, the cinema was the opposite side of the road. My parents and I saw Zulu there, with Michael Caine. Parents met at blue boar. mum (Betty Rogers) first saw dad through serving hatch, from kitchen to bar (now problable gone) I remember the barracks and the soldiers, who would sit me, a child, up on the bar, their mascot they would say. The lady at 74 who each morning polished her front step and bought me a black doll I called millie after the singer the lady who polished brasses at the Blue Boar.
Fri Jul 13 08:27:33 2007
Fran Palmer from South Normanton, Derbyshire
I was brought up in Brecon and will always think of it as home. When I moved from Bedforshire I would have moved back if I could have found a house that was not in the town centre. Perhaps one day. Nowhere compares to the place although I do agree the new road has spoilt it a bit. I have many fond memories of Coleg Howell Harris and The Struet.
Wed Apr 18 13:29:19 2007
Ted, St Ives Cornwall
Having lived in Brecon until I left for national service it will always hold a special thoughts and memories for me and wherever I have lived Brecon is still my home and I can never forget the happy times I had there.
Sat Apr 7 16:21:42 2007
Kyle Evans. Chite, Granada.Spain
Born and bred in Brecon, Mount Street School, and day boy Christ College, went to Cubs and Scouts, which stood me in good stead when joined the RAF at 17 years old, did 13 years, after which did 31 years with West Yorkshire Police. Now retired and living in Spain, return to Brecon when I can, still have a few old school friends living there.
Tue Mar 13 15:48:29 2007
Jennetta Horne, Broadstairs Kent
My opinion of Brecon is stunning views friendly people gorgeous food a home from home so why go abroad when the mountains here are so welcoming.
Tue Jan 30 15:59:27 2007
Cheryl Burt from Cardiff
I have the great pleasure of taking visiting foreign visitors to many parts of Wales. All the comments I receive are nothing but praise about the lovely town and surrounding courtyside of Brecon. From the the 'cute sheep' to the warm and welcoming people of Brecon. Come on Brecon, fly your flag and be proud of what you have, I know I am even though I am from Cardiff!
Sun Jan 21 12:27:32 2007
KO from Brecon
Nice to read so many positive comments about our beautiful town. Why does our local paper - and too many local people - only ever comment on the very few negatives of living here. I returned after many years working in other parts of the U.K. and would never want to live anywhere else.Enjoy it, and appreciate how lucky we are to live here !
Fri Dec 22 10:19:32 2006
Val Llanddew, Nr Brecon
Brecon is becoming boring. The National Parks rule every thing around the area and stop new industry coming. If you compare it to Merthyr Tydfil which is an up and coming area and the people of Brecon flock to.
The new road system around the town has ruined local traders and I avoid town as much as I can bacause you can't park anywhere.
The positive of living in the area is the scenery and looking up at the Brecon Beacons every day does make me appreciate the area in which I live.
Mon Dec 4 08:01:33 2006
Ivan Price, LLyswen near Brecon
i have lived in my village for all my 16 years and can say with all honesty that i have never seen countryside more beautiful than it is today. i hope that we can keep this same beauty for years to come, even with the changing climate.
Wed Nov 15 11:34:53 2006
Emma Martin, Den Haag, Netherlands
I've been visiting Brecon and the surrounding area for the past 4 years with a group of Yr 6 children from Hampshire. I am now teaching in The Netherlands and have agreed to fly home for the weekend just to take another group to Brecon from my old school!
I love the area, it's an ideal place to bring children to explore. Their amazement when they have reached the top of Pen-y-fan is heart warming.
Fri Oct 13 09:24:33 2006
M Reed USA
Grew up in Brecon Convent and was sad to find the place has many changes.No matter I have wonderful memories.
Fri Sep 29 11:56:57 2006
Mike from Brecon
I have live here for 54 years man and boy and have seen Brecon evolve. In the light of current criticism about the changes that have taken place in Brecon I am gladdened by all the comments that people have posted on this page. It seems visitors have a different perspective to locals. Some Brecon people have been resistant to change of any sort and it has divided the town. The local paper only prints the negative side to people's views so it is a pleasant change to see so many glowing reports about my town.
Fri Sep 22 09:38:40 2006
Alexis Dimyan from Brecon
Having grown up in Brecon, it will always have a special place in my heart. Forget man's inhumanity to man, a walk in the Beacons can't fail to lift up your spirits and put a smile upon your face.Atop fan-y-big
The wind swirling and raging
Three Peaks stand forever
Thu Sep 21 17:05:37 2006
Chris Morgan from Machen
We come to Brecon by canal boat every summer and stop for a month!My kids love the Watton playing fields and park.
Great people, warm welcome from the residents of Conway court by the canal.
Been coming to Brecon for over 30 years. Market Tavern is best pub, Old Cognac is boring, we got told off for singing, the regulars could not hear the Juke box!!!!
Thu Sep 14 11:13:49 2006
Kate from Brecon
This years Brecon Jazz Festival was a bit of a strange affair - the atmosphere on the streets was gone due to the lack of street music. But the "Brecon Fringe" finally got itself organized and produced a brilliant little brochure of all the free or easily affordable stuff going on in the towns own venues, which were not paid for by Brecon Jazz. This gave everyone the chance to enjoy a huge variety of seriously good music for next to nothing and a good time was had.
If you missed Brecon Fringe, you have another chance to catch two of those bands again before next year - a double bill at Theatr Brycheinio! g on Sat 2nd Sept 2006 at 8pm consisting of Dr Brown's Rhythm Method (6 piece soul/R&B/Blues band) and Red-Eyed Fly (4 piece Blues/R&B band).... or you could just wait till next years Fringe!
Tue Aug 29 11:22:37 2006
Trevor Evans now Lydney but from Cardiff
All the comments are of Brecon town - why has no-one mentioned Derring Lines and the Barracks? My time at Brecon in 1951 was when I arrived at Brecon Station with a Sergeant waiting for me to escort the group to Derring lines. Spent eight months training with the Welch Regiment. Then, the Welch Regiment was formulated from many other Regiments to replace the Gloucesters in Korea. I was put on that draft but fortunately taken off and sent to Eritrea with S.W.B (South Wales Borderers) for eleven months or so, arriving home at Sennybridge in 1952. These are my memories of Brecon with many nights along the canal, and egg and chips in the cafe by Derring Lines. The Barracks is a wonderful place, the S.W.B came home from Eritrea and marched through Brecon and into the Barracks. Good memories.
Thu Jul 27 10:19:33 2006
Vicky Healey, Builth Wells
I've lived in Builth all my life and go to Brecon often. I enjoy going for walks on the Brecon Beacons and I love the fresh air.
Thu Jul 13 09:19:26 2006
David Davies, London
I spent four years in Brecon as a boy/youth. I left in 1958. I returned briefly in 2005. The Beacons are there; the River Usk still flows; the Cathedral, the castle and Christ College are there. The same pubs (sad that Bernie at 'The Blue Boar' has died; the Barracks and the Regimental Museum remain. A new by-pass. The canal still provides a home for swans. However, for me, so sad, so unnecessary, such vandalism and so unutterably short-sighted no more RAILWAY. Good people of Brecon, you are so, so fortunate. Guard what you have and, at all costs, keep the meddling 'here today, gon! e tomorrow' politicians from an excess of interference.
Aberhonddu am byth!
Fri Jun 30 09:41:16 2006
Sue & Stuart from Stockport
Brecon our magical retreat away from city life. It is easy to explain what it is that makes Brecon so magical - it is the breathtaking scenary in all weathers and the warmth and hospitality of Tony and Marc at the Coach House that makes us both come back time and time again. Back there next week (2nd visit this year).
Fri May 26 16:26:02 2006
Lori and Caleb Pothast, Illinois
Hi, Caleb(10 yo) found this site as he is studying the Brecon Castle and building a replica for school. What a neat place your town is! Our family would love to visit!
Thu Apr 13 10:24:55 2006
Don Turpin, Australia
Whenever we come home (West Midlands), the holiday is not complete unless we spend time in the Brecon mountains. The scenery is marvellous. There is no truer saying "land of my fathers".
Mon Apr 3 23:24:31 2006
James Cross, Fishguard
I went to scool at Christ College and I love Brecon. Nothing like a pint in the boar's beer garden!
Mon Mar 27 01:17:34 2006
Paul Hobbs, Rochester, Kent
I agree with all the comments I have read. I have travelled all over the country and the lure of Brecon has always made me come back for more. The landscape is stunning and it is wonderful to get lung full's of that fresh air that you can only find there. I shall be back soon and I cannot wait.
Sun Mar 26 14:32:12 2006
Darren Cornish, Rotterdam The Netherlands
I'm studying medicine in Holland because I didn't get into Wales Medical ... but plan to return to Wales and hopefully settle in a beautiful town like Brecon. The countryside is awe-inspring and the Welsh are truly a wonderful people who need more support in preserving their heritage and culture. Putting Brecon and places in Wales on the map is a good start in the right direction.
Tue Mar 14 22:44:12 2006
Mick from Brecon
I have lived in Brecon for twenty odd years and I love everything about it except. I know we live in a small town but even we have to change with the times. The town of Brecon has to realise that there are young people as well as the older generation who believe Brecon should stay in the dark ages and not allow any modernisation to come to Brecon.
Mon Feb 20 20:00:03 2006
Sarah & Veronica from Massachusetts
After spending 3 weeks in Wales and 10 days in Brecon, we often think of the wonderful, peaceful, and most beautiful places on Earth. Brecon can only compare with a piece of heaven placed on earth, so humans can take a little respite!!!
Mon Feb 20 01:07:58 2006
Carly from Defynnog
I live near Brecon and the scenery is just amazing. I only moved here last summer so it is wonderful to see Wales in the winter. There are unique shops and firendly people which just makes it even more special.
Mon Jan 9 18:38:43 2006
June Aslin, Aston le Walls,Daventry
I retired to a nice village, but often wish I moved to Brecon area where folk are so friendly. My first visit was 1963 when I climbed to the top of Pen Y Fan, now I visit to work on rallies - climbing would be beyond me now!
Thu Nov 10 10:53:58 2005
Steve Mogg
The barn conversions in Brecon are so awesome. I've seen some brill ones in the Crickhowell area. They are good enough for Kings to live in.
Thu Oct 13 19:22:39 2005
Chris Fair
I lived in Brecon as a yougster and will always consider it my home. One of the most beautiful places in the country. I often return there to breathe that clean and wonderful air.
Mon Oct 3 21:59:17 2005
Tom / Rochester N Y
Ten years ago, I lived in Ross on Wye. Many times I drove the single lane road to the top of the mountan, many times I reflect on the beauty and tranquility. The next time "one of you" are up there, say "Tom would like to be here today"
Cheers,
Mon Aug 29 22:32:00 2005
Jim Price, Kenilworth
I was born only a stone's throw from Brecon but never visted the town until last year when I was 61! A lovely, quaint, homely city made all the more memorable by the excellent care home which looked after my mother splendidly during her last few months. We have plans to return next month and spend time exploring the city and its surroundings properly, and to sample the true hospitality of the land of my fathers.
Mon Aug 29 20:20:29 2005
Gary Jones, Rhondda valleys
Brecon is a magical place that is relatively on our doorsteps and yet we expend lots of money to travel far and away to Scotland and Western Ireland etc.
It has plenty of oldie worldy pubs and shops to visit and is spotlessly clean throughout...Brecon seems to exist at a more relaxed pace and there is also Llangorse lake just outside of town that offers boat trips, paddling and pony treking...Also - don't forget the hiking (if you have the energy) and the cracking music festival each year...altogether a wonderful experience. I would love to live there but can't afford the property prices and it would take long to commute to my place of work in Cardiff each day...
Mon Aug 1 15:15:01 2005
Rebecca A Lloyd, San Diego, CA, USA
Am expriencing more than a little Hiraeth as I look at this site. I miss the beautiful scenery in and around Brecon and the wonderful Welsh people who were so kind to this "homecoming" American.
Sat Jul 9 00:51:45 2005
Mike from Crickhowell
A charming city with vibrant shopping areas and unique festivals located in a beautiful yet accessable area. Certainly worth visiting!
Tue Jun 21 02:53:36 2005
Chantelle Holyoake from brecon
Brecon is rather small, but quiet and safe for children and the elderly alike.
I do want to move back to the city. I come from Birmingham but I have enjoyed living here.
Wed Jun 8 18:57:26 2005
Josie Sinnadurai, Brecon
Brecon is a fantastic town full of loads of stuff to do and everyone who comes here goes away feeling glad that they came.
Wed Mar 23 13:16:56 2005
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