The WAAT 4 Challenge - bigger and better than ever - that's the promise from Dyfed Powys Police, as they once more organise the mega-successful charity event. This year, all proceeds will go to the Welsh Air Ambulance, the Alzheimer's Society and the Help for Heroes Charity which supports our Force's veterans.
WAAT 4 takes place on 19th June 2010 and will involve up to 60 teams of four, who have to tackle a 40km walk across the Brecon Beacons in Powys. It's hoped the 2010 event will smash the impressive £21,000 raised at the inaugural event. Closing date for entries is the 11th June. For more information please visit: www.waat4challenge.co.uk
Find more news summaries on pages 24 and 25.

Gourmet Festival of Fine Food and Drink - FREE ENTRY
Saturday 3rd April 10am - 5pm at Bromsgrove Hall and Fields, Llanwrtyd Wells, Powys.
It's the smallest town in Britain, but I know you'll get the biggest and warmest welcome from this friendly festival. The event is now in its tenth year and it's the sixth year Welsh Country magazine have attended; the reason we're addicted to it is simply because nothing is too much trouble for the organising team. The festival is successful due to Chairman and organiser, Peter James OBE, who's a professional working chef and owner of The Drovers Rest, which is right in the heart of the town. Peter has inspired the people in Llanwrtyd Wells with his passion for local food and has, alongside him, a really good team of volunteers who realise how important this event is to the town.....
See page 29 where Kath Rhodes encourages you to visit this fantastic food festival.

Llanwrtyd Wells is reputedly the smallest town in Britain - it's certainly one of the best positioned, with stunning upland countryside surrounding it on all four sides. This walk explores some of the countryside, heading north alongside the Afon Irfon to the sprawling plantations of the Irfon Forest and then returning down the upper stretches of the valley formed by the Afon Cerdin - smaller than its neighbour, with which it eventually joins forces, but no less enthralling to walk. A interesting information board in the forest tells the story of the region's turbulent geological past - certainly food for thought - and an impressive pewter statue in the town centre celebrates the town's links with the magnificent red kite, which although quite common now, was once down to just a few breeding pairs that took sanctuary in this area.
Tom Hutton's latest guide is on pages 15 - 18.

Monmouth is a bustling market town in south east Wales, that remains rich in history soon evident as you explore the area. Most of the interesting features are within easy walking distance of the town centre and there are good parking facilities. The town is surrounded on three sides by rivers giving a clue as to the importance of one of Monmouth's most famous landmarks, the Monnow Bridge.
This thirteenth century gatehouse bridge was built as a town defence and is the only surviving medieval bridge in Britain................ Monmouth is a pleasant town and its history sits well in its modern setting. There is a happy friendly atmosphere about the town and it is well worth a visit.
Andrew Seabourne Evans on pages 26 and 27.

The great countdown will reach its climax on Wednesday 3rd March when the 2010 trout fishing season opens on the river Teifi, the river Usk and all other rivers that hold trout in good numbers.
Over the hard, cold winter months one has had to make do with reminiscing and dreaming about fishing for wild brown trout, but now the excitement is building up and the big day is in sight. Fortunately the days when I needed ‘doctor's papers' to be out there on the first day of a new fishing season are gone!
It is wise for all who are planning to be on the river on ‘Day One' to spend a little time ensuring that all the necessary paperwork is in place. Heading the list is a valid fishing licence and to its credit the Environment Agency has a direct debit scheme in place which facilitates things immensely for us anglers....
Moc Morgan OBE on page 14.