Talgarth
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Talgarth Town Guide
Talgarth Festival of the Black Mountains
http://www.talgarthfestival.org.uk
This two-day festival is held in Talgarth in late August and is described as a celebration of food and farming, culture and crafts. Details of the 2008 festival held on 23-24 August are available as well as a programme, gallery, contacts page and useful links.
Mid Wales County Lunatic Asylum
http://midwalescountylunaticasylum.fotopic.net/
This website is dedicated to the former Mid Wales County Lunatic Asylum at Talgarth. There are many photos of wards, corridors and an opportunity to have your say about the site.
Suggested by June from York
Mid Wales Hospital
www.freewebs.com/midwaleshospital
This excellent site is dedicated to the former Mid Wales psychiatric hospital based at Talgarth between 1903 and the mid 1990s.There are sections on the hospital's history, photo galleries, a message board and external links.
Talgarth Christmas Lights Website
http://www.freewebs.com/talgarthlights
A festive site put together by the team who make sure that Talgarth is lit up every Christmas. It includes a diary of Christmassy events as well as a photo gallery of the lights being put up around the town. We particularly like the animated falling snowflakes.
Talgarth & District Historical Society
http://www.talgarthhistory.co.uk/
This website offers an interesting insight into the town's past. There are articles on the area's castles, churches and chapels as well as details about other local historic sites - such as the 'Fish Stone' which is Powys' tallest standing stone. You'll find quite a few photos of Talgarth in times gone by and information about local societies and associations. Details of the society's events are also listed online.
Talgarth Discussion Forum
http://talgarthtalk.proboards37.com/
Message Board devoted to the town of Talgarth . Includes opportunity to share photos. Your are required to register with the message board before you can post new messages. Current postings include discussion of the Old Post Office, the Talgarth Festival and the future of the Mid Wales Hospital. Website suggested by Nick from Talgarth.
Talgarth Tourist & Information Centre
http://www.talgarthcentre.org.uk
What was the website for Talgarth Tourist Centre has become a one-stop shop for all kinds of information about the town - for both locals and visitors. For the tourist, there are details of places to stay, places to eat, things to do etc. For people who live in the area, the centre offers all sorts of services - from local bus timetables to a Credit Union, computer courses and public access to the internet. Most of the community information is available from the centre in Talgarth itself, rather than online.
Wye Local
www.wyelocal.co.uk
This excellent website has numerous sections on local news, what's on, what to do, where to do, where to eat and a local directory as well as a forum.
Suggested by Lisa Marie
Brecon Beacons National Park
http://www.breconbeacons.org
The Brecon Beacons is managed by a special National Park Authority which is made up of locally and nationally appointed members. You can find out more here about the authority's areas of responsibility, which include planning permission and a list of applications is available online. The site is also great for visitors with lots of information on activities and accommodation as well as a photo gallery of the area's beauty spots.
Powys County Council
http://www.powys.gov.uk
A comprehensive website with links to dozens local organisations - from off-road cycling in Radnorshire to community groups and business advice centres. You can also find out here who your local councillor is, what services the council provides and if you're job hunting, there's a situations vacant section.
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