The Hours, Wales

The Hours, Wales Words, words, words. Books, Events, Festivals & Pop-ups Independent Bookshop & Award-winning Cafe.

Poetry Readings; Author Events; Art Exhibitions; Host Venue for Brecon Jazz Fringe Festival, Brecon Women's Festival & Brecon Arts Festival; Music & Supper Evenings; Bespoke Function Venue and Meeting Space.

Blue-skied Saturdays in the wilds of Wales are made for  πŸ’™
25/04/2026

Blue-skied Saturdays in the wilds of Wales are made for πŸ’™

Tuesday March 31st 6pm – Spitfire Women - A Talk by Taniya KeoghanWell folks, it's that time already; our very last hurr...
30/03/2026

Tuesday March 31st 6pm – Spitfire Women - A Talk by Taniya Keoghan

Well folks, it's that time already; our very last hurrah before departing the Close and drawing down the curtain on 16 years of The Hours and all her green and orange wordy glory...🧑

'Spitfire Women' is a fascinating talk about the female innovators of WW2 and so we hope you will join us at The Hours this coming Tuesday. We promise not to cry.

The Air Transport Auxilary (ATA) was formed in 1939 as a civilian arm of the RAF to support WW2 efforts overseas; by 1940 women made up more than10 per cent of the strength of the ATA. Having first been confined to minor flying roles, women were soon flying everything from Spitfires to Lancasters and undertaking the same tasks as men with two 'ferry pools' eventually being staffed entirely by women pilots.

TaniyaΒ Keoghan was an Army officer for seven years before embarking on a colourful career that varied from radio resenter to parachute rigger. The Forces and their many facets have been a huge part of Taniya's life and she is particularly interested in the role women have played throughout military history.Β 

'Spitfire Women' is Taniya's remarkable story of her enduring connection with this group of incredible, fearless, inspiring women.

Brecon Women's Festival is almost over.We've been collaborating with the irrepressible creative force that is 's Emma Be...
25/03/2026

Brecon Women's Festival is almost over.

We've been collaborating with the irrepressible creative force that is 's Emma Bevan for over a decade. This Saturday, she will be holding her last workshop with us up on the hill in the hush of the bookshop in the tranquility of the Close.

Creativity, community, connection and collaboration lie at the very heart of Emma's practice both as a maker herself and as a tutor and host to others and hers is a particularly woman-centred approach exploring women's experiences since the dawn of time.

She is a one-of-a-kind and we are proud to know her.

So join us this Saturday for a brilliant and beautiful workshop as part of the Welsh Women's Collaborative Quilt Project - you really don't want to miss it.

Sign up with or and join us for our last but one hurrah πŸ’—β™€οΈπŸ§΅πŸŒ·

This year's Brecon Women's Festival is entering it's final stages and we are thrilled to share this very special event w...
21/03/2026

This year's Brecon Women's Festival is entering it's final stages and we are thrilled to share this very special event with you tomorrow afternoon.

Sunday March 22nd 5pm at The Cathedral Tithebarn

The Most Reverend Cherry Vann, Archbishop of Wales – In Conversation

Cherry Vann's life has been one of many firsts. After a long, exceptional and storied career in the Church of England, the trained concert pianist and violinist - an Associate of the Royal College of Music who also served as conductor of Bolton Chamber Orchestra for 20 years - was elected Bishop of Monmouth in 2020. In July 2025, in a historic moment that has both delighted and divided the Church, Cherry was elected Archbishop of Wales. Brecon Women's Festival are delighted to host Cherry's first visit to Brecon since her election and to talk to her about her remarkable life

Free Event. All Welcome.

Do join us πŸŒ±β™€οΈπŸŒ·

Due to logistical matters, we are rescheduling this event with Crystal Jeans that was planned for next Wednesday.We shal...
20/03/2026

Due to logistical matters, we are rescheduling this event with Crystal Jeans that was planned for next Wednesday.

We shall keep you posted πŸ’š.

Many thanks πŸŒ±πŸŒ·β™€οΈ

A note to let you know that Saturday's scheduled Brecon Women's Festival event with the fabulous  and her gorgeous new b...
17/03/2026

A note to let you know that Saturday's scheduled Brecon Women's Festival event with the fabulous and her gorgeous new book - 'Foraging For Healing Herbs' has been postponed until the book is available πŸ“š.

Our aologies for any inconvenience - we shall keep you posted re. a new date...it's a fantabulous book!

Thank you πŸ’š

The Most Reverend Cherry Vann, Archbishop of Wales - In Conversation at Brecon Women's Festival Sunday March 22nd 5pm - ...
15/03/2026

The Most Reverend Cherry Vann, Archbishop of Wales - In Conversation at Brecon Women's Festival

Sunday March 22nd 5pm - The Tithebarn Brecon Cathedral.

Cherry Vann's life has been one of many firsts. After a long, exceptional and storied career in the Church of England, the trained concert pianist and violinist - an Associate of the Royal College of Music who also served as conductor of Bolton Chamber Orchestra for 20 years - was elected Bishop of Monmouth in 2020. In July 2025, in a historic moment that has both delighted and divided the Church, Cherry was elected the first female Archbishop of Wales.

Brecon Women's Festival are delighted to host Cherry's first visit to Brecon since her election and to talk to her about her remarkable life.

Ths is a free event and all are welcome

πŸŒ±β™€οΈπŸŒ·

Larry Lamb returns to Brecon for an intimate evening of Poetry and Conversation as we discuss whether or not men can eve...
13/03/2026

Larry Lamb returns to Brecon for an intimate evening of Poetry and Conversation as we discuss whether or not men can ever really be Feminists.

Only a few tickets left to hop over to Ticket Tailor now to get yours!

Full info on poster and link in bio πŸ’š

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