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NEW signs have purchased and placed at either end of Llanwrtyd Wells, to let people know that Britain’s smallest town is back open for businesses. The signs inform drivers that there s food and drink available, as well as a post office, parking, toilets and fuel too. The town has even got some new shops too, so locals will be hoping that more people stop off here to enjoy the town and pump some much-needed funds into the local economy, as Covid-19 continues to ease off and life starts to return to normal. “Llanwrtyd Wells Town Council are keen to inform travellers that Llanwrtyd Wells is open,” said mayor Lynda Pace Avery.
As Roy Castle used to say, dedication s what you need if you want to be a record breaker. And Powys has been found to have its fair share of people who had something quite unique over the years. The county has made plenty of appearances in the record books – so we ve delved into the Guinness World Records archives to look at some of the incredible achievements etched into history by local people.
1) Pigs in blankets Pigs in blankets are a Christmas staple, but they can t half be fiddly to make. Not so in the Carter household, where enough of the festive favourites to feed the whole family can be dashed off in the time it takes to get the cranberry sauce out of the cupboard.
From worm-charming to bun-throwing bouts - it may be nearly 2021 but Britain s bizarre traditions remain as important as ever.
More than 10,000 Britons usually take part in eccentric festivals and competitions every year - with up to 60 events across 35 counties.
Covid-19 may have brought a temporary halt to many but here we take a look at some of the weirdest traditions from yesteryear that will hopefully bounce back in 2021.
Tar Barrel - Ottery St Mary, Devon:
The Tar Barrel Festival is thought to date back to 1605 around the time of the gunpowder plot.
But there are various other alternative suggestions to its origins including for the fumigation of cottages as well as acting as a warning of the approach of the Spanish armada.