Talgarth Visitor Centre

01/09/2024

The Visitor Centre volunteers are pleased to announce that the 2025 "Talgarth Views" calender is for sale in the shop. The calendar showcases our wonderful countryside and also gives a short account of the ancient history of Talgarth. All the images are provided by local photographers and visitors that know the area well. At £5.50 it's great value and makes a beautiful and practical gift for friends and family. The Centre is open from 10:00 - 2:00 Monday to Saturday with extended opening hours on Thurday.

14/06/2024

As you know, we're looking for photographic contributions to the 2025 Talgarth Views calendar. Unfortunately we forgot to specify a closing date for contributions so please send your images to [email protected] by MONDAY 24th JUNE.
Photos must be landscape orientation and ideally 300dpi.
Thank you

10/06/2024

Hi all. We're putting the 2025 Talgarth Views calendar together and we're asking for photographic contributions to feature. Please send your photos, which must be landscape orientation and high resolution to [email protected]
We'd love to see photos of your walks and favourite places featured in the calendar.

05/06/2024

31/05/2024

Talgarth Visitor Centre windows are looking splendid for the D-Day anniversary on June 6th. There's alot of information (as you would expect) about that time and a competition to see how many you soldiers you can find hidden in the display. Congratulations to our volunteers, Heather and Brian Summerfield, who created the window display.
Heather was recently presented with the Powys Silver Kite award in recognition of her contribution to volunteering in Talgarth and her work as a foster carer. We are very lucky to have them both on the TVC team.

22/05/2024

This Saturday (25th May) in Talgarth Community Hall there is a Spring/Summer Fayre in aid of Bronllys Hospital League of Friends and Community. Doors open at 10:00am.

30/04/2024

Here are some posters advertising events that are taking place from Friday 3rd to Monday 6th May. Plenty to do in the Town over the Spring Bank Holiday weekend and you can support Talgarth Walking Festival, Ysgol y Mynydd Du, Grow for Talgarth, the Community Hall and Talgarth Library just by turning up! Don't forget to pop into Talgarth Visitor Centre for a browse.

27/04/2024

We've got alot going on in Talgarth starting Friday 3rd May. The 10th Annual Walking Festival takes place this weekend and includes a talk by Ben Rawlence of Black Mountains College on Friday evening in the Town Hall.
Saturday morning starts with the Grow for Talgarth Plant Sale in the Square and the Talgarth Community Hall Car Boot Sale. Pick up some plants and go along to the Hall for tea and coffee.
Over the weekend Tulip Teas refreshments and cake will be available at 1 New Street in aid of Talgarth Library.
On Saturday night, as part of the Walking Festival there will be a Ceilidh in the Town Hall starting at 7:00.
Talgarth Visitor Centre will be open from 10:00 - 2:00 so do come in and and have a browse.

26/03/2024

We're celebrating Easter in Talgarth Visitor Centre with an Easter Bunny Hunt. You'll find Easter bunnies in the window, just count them then go into the shop to claim your chocolate bunny. Make sure you've counted them all, they tend to hide very well.
We've also got a selection of Easter cards as well as our great value cards for every occasion. If you want an sweet Easter gift we have boxes of fudge, chocolate and jams as well as our range of room sprays diffusers and candles. Shop Local Talgarth and support your Visitor Centre.

18/03/2024

IMPORTANT NEWS FROM VISITOR CENTRE
1. Our AGM will take place on Monday 8th April at 2:30 in the Strand. Everyone welcome to come along to see how we run things and meet our team of volunteers.

2. The price of Second Class stamps rises from 75p to 85p on 2nd April. Beat the price rise by buying your stamps from us and they will still be valid after the price rise date.

24/02/2024

Talgarth Visitor Centre has some exciting new items for sale in the shop. We've extended our range of gifts that have good environmental credentials e.g. that have recyclable packaging, items that are made locally or in Wales/UK and items that are made from recycled material. We're hoping that they appeal to locals as well as visitors so if you're looking for a present that ticks those boxes, please come in for a look around.

17/01/2024

15/01/2024

Talgarth Visitor Centre offers printing, copying and laminating services. We sell books of 8 x 2nd class stamps but will sell individual stamps on request. We have a wide selection of maps, books, cards and gifts for sale and also stock Talgarth Mill flour and bread kits, Welsh Lady jams and preserves and local honey.
We're open from 10:00 until 1:30 so come in and look around.

05/01/2024

Come in from the cold for tea and cake and help us celebrate the opening of Talgarth Community Hall. Doors open at 10:00 tomorrow.

02/01/2024

Talgarth Visitor Centre will be selling books of
8 X 2nd Class stamps when we re-open on Monday 8th January.

31/12/2023

Happy New Year to our supporters, customers and friends. Thank you for bearing with our changeable opening times. As you know the Visitor Centre is staffed entirely by volunteers and this year the team has had to cope with a hip replacement, a knee replacement, a broken knee, a broken wrist, shingles and a bunionectomy! Despite all this we've managed to stay open and hope to extend our hours in the new year. If you'd like to help out for a few hours a week don't hesitate to drop in and leave your details. We are usually open from 10:00 - 2:00 Monday to Saturday. We have a few copies of the "Talgarth Views" calendar for sale and also the "Talgarth Through the Years" photograph book.
We're having a break now and will re-open on Monday January 8th. See you in 2024.

31/12/2023

The Community Hall is up and running. Well done to everyone involved in getting this valuable resource back into the hands of the community.

06/12/2023

The Tourist Centre in Talgarth has a range of books that would make great gifts this Christmas. We have the recently published "Talgarth Through the Years" by Adam Gareth Price. A marvellous book filled with photographs capturing the day-to-day life of Talgarth over a period of 80 years.
"Community in the Brecon Beacons" features a range of community initiatives taking place across the Brecon Beacons, the UK and across the world. It gives an insight into why and how people are trying to improve their communities and the pressures they may face in the future.
"Up Top" is a history of the Mid Wales Hospital over the last 100 years. From asylum to POW camp to its sad demise, it's chequered history is recorded in this book.
We also have the"Talgarth Views" calendar featuring a beautiful local image for every month of 2024.
Come in and have a browse around the shop - you'll be surprised what you may find.

11/11/2023

Don't forget to buy your issue of the 2024 "Talgarth Views" calendar featuring beautiful images of Talgarth and the surrounding area, all taken by local photographers. It's an absolute bargain at £5.00 and will post as a large letter so it makes an economical gift for friends and relatives far away. Available from Talgarth Visitor Centre in the Square, open from 10:00 - 2:00 Monday - Saturday.

11/11/2023

Don't forget to buy your 2024 "Talgarth Views" calendar. Featuring beautiful images of Talgarth and the surrounding area taken by local photographers. It's an absolute bargain at £5.00 and will post as a large letter so it makes an economical gift for friends and relatives far away. Available from Talgarth Visitor Centre in the Square.

26/10/2023

Finally the decoration of the front of the Visitor Centre is complete and I'm sure you'll agree we look very smart. Gaining planning permission took ages but as we are situated in a Grade 2 listed building, we needed to get everything approved. Our thanks to landlords Tim and Nicky who advised us about the colour choice and to Adam Price who helped us through the process.
We try to open from 10 until 2 from Monday to Saturday but this does depend on how many volunteers we have. If you need any photocopying, printing or laminating please call 07806636621 and if possible we will try to meet at a time to suit you.
Don't forget the 2024 Talgarth Calendar is now available and is selling fast. We'll also have a selection of Christmas cards featuring local scenes so do drop in - you'll be pleasantly surprised at the range of items for sale.

03/10/2023

It's here!! The annual Talgarth Views 2024 calendar has arrived hot off the press and is available to buy in the Visitor Centre in the Town Square. There are some wonderful images for you to enjoy each month and all provided by local photographers. At £4.99 is one of the most reasonably priced calendars around so do drop in and buy your copy soon.

09/09/2023

The Tuesday Lunch Club team are proud to carry on the tradition started by the Talgarth Luncheon Club ladies and will be hosting a Macmillan Coffee Morning on Saturday 16th September at Talgarth Town Hall. Doors open at 10:30.
Tea, coffee and cake will be served for donations to the charity. There will also be a raffle. If you can't come along on Saturday and you'd like to send a cake or make a donation, please call 07806636621 to arrange collection.
Please help us to raise money for this wonderful charity.
Everyone welcome.

14/07/2023

The Hay, Brecon and Talgarth Sanctuary for Refugees group will be holding a Family Day in Talgarth this Sunday (16th July) from 11:30. There will be various activities on the football ground and volunteers will be providing lunch, refreshments and afternoon tea for the visitors in the Rugby Club. The Tuesday Lunch Club and Grow for Talgarth volunteers will be donating and serving cake from 2.30. This is a great example of the sports clubs and other groups in the town supporting each other so please come along and meet the visitors and join in the with the activities.

03/07/2023

There is now a rolling screen in the Talgarth TIRC window. Community groups can now email posters advertising events to [email protected] or [email protected] and they will be displayed on the screen.
Don't forget there is a printer/ photocopier in the Information centre. We can provide colour printing, enlarging and reducing documents and printing from memory sticks and phones. We can also laminate documents. Printing costs are competitively priced.
If you feel you can spare a few hours each week to volunteer in the shop please contact 01874 712226. Full training will be given and we will do out best to fit in with any time you can spare.

04/06/2023

Tomorrow we'll be holding the TIRC Annual General Meeting in the Strand. The meeting starts at 2.30. If you'd like to meet our team of friendly volunteers please come along and join us.

11/05/2023

Talgarth Information and Resource Centre Annual General Meeting will take place on Monday 5th June at 2:30 in the Strand Cafe.
Come and meet the TIRC committee.
All Welcome.

10/05/2023

If you're a photographer (amateur or professional) and would like to see your work in print, please send us your images of Talgarth and surrounding areas for possible inclusion in our Talgarth Views 2024 Calendar. Photos must be landscape and high resolution.
Send to [email protected] by the 31st of July.
Please note we are looking for photos that clearly show the seasons.

25/03/2023

Nat West debit card found on path in Talgarth. Call into the Information Centre (with ID) for collection.