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Carmarthen
Ian Lewis 07790 591150 ian.lewis@mediawales.co.uk
Heol Awst Eglwys Annibynnol. Sul am 10yb, yng Nghapel Heol Awst, oedfa’r maer yng ngofal Y Parchedig Beti-wyn James. Croeso cynnes i bawb.
Ebenezer Gospel Hall A drive-in Gospel meeting will take place this coming Sunday afternoon at the rear car parking area of the Morrisons store, Carmarthen. The meeting will begin at 4.30pm and will finish at approximately 5pm. All who wish to come are very welcome and during the course of the service to remain in their own vehicles. All social distancing precautions can be safely adhered to and there will be no approach made to any who attend. Please feel free to come, there is no charge or donations taken.
Y Priordy Eglwys Annibynnol Caerfyrddin. Gweinidog: Y Parchedig Beti-wyn James, BD, MTH. Oedfa gyda’n gweinidog am 10 y bore. Cynhelir yr Ysgol Sul. Oedfa rithiol yn ddiweddarach. Croeso i bawb.
Cwmffrwd, Idole a Croesyceiliog
Capel Penygraig Gweinidog: Parch Meirion Sewell. Oedfaon am 10.30yb. Medi 26, dim oedfa; Hydref 3, gweinidog, oedfa goffa; Hydref 4, Parch Andrew Lenny, cwrdd diolchgarwch; Hydref 10, dim oedfa; Hydref 17, cwrdd eglwys/gweinidog; Hydref 24, Parch Wynn Vittle; Hydref 31, gweinidog; Tachwedd 7, gweinidog, cymundeb. Ymholiadau i Geraint Roberts ar 01267 229047 neu geraintroberts@btinternet.com
Bancyfelin
Capel Bancyfelin Dydd Sul, oedfa am 2 yng ngofal ein gweinidog, Y Parchg Beti-wyn James.
Ar y we... Dydd Sul, oedfa ddigiol ar dudalennau Facebook Capel Cana a Chapel Bancyfelin a sianel Youtube ‘Gofalaeth Y Priordy, Cana a Bancyfelin’ yn y bore.
Brechfa Forest
Caroline Evans Gwylfa, Gwernogle. 01267 202305 cothivoice@yahoo.co.uk
Brechfa Dogfest Saturday from 1pm at Victoria Park, Brechfa. Lots of classes. Pure and cross breeds companion show, pedigree, cross breeds, fun, show champion, best in show, with judge Nikki Kirk. Organiser and commentator Kathleen Stubbings. Doggy dancing, agility, learn new tricks, hot dogs, refreshments, obedience displays. Demonstrations include KC good citizen, rally, heelwork, grooming and canine massage. Stalls include Eden Soaps, Fab n Sizzle, Little Tinker Art, Great Dane Care, Equine Tack n Snack. Me and My Doggy photo competition. Entries £1 each. Kind sponsors include Burns Pet Nutrition, Wern Animal Discount and Dog Dancing. For more details, contact Mari on 07833 142889 or mari. mitchell.51@gmail.com. In aid of the Victoria Park and the Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Just Foot Care This toenail cutting service’s next session will be on Tuesday in Brechfa Church Hall. Phone to book in on 07968 553634. Following one on November 9. Current Covid precautions followed. Church in Wales services Covid-19 regulated services and hopefully streamed on Facebook – St Teilo, Brechfa, services will be at 11am on every Sunday apart from the 3rd Sunday when the service is at 2.30pm. At St Michael’s, Llanfihangel Rhos y Corn, services at 2.30pm on the 1st Sunday and at 10am on the 3rd Sunday of the month. Harvest Service Sunday, October 3 at 2.30pm with guest Rev Bill Fillery. The monthly Pilgrim Service continues at Llanfihangel at 6pm on the 2nd Wednesday of the month so the next one is October 13, both in the church and on Zoom. For info and/or to book in for Zoom, contact Rev Roger Nock on 01267 202347 or 07796 761754 or roger. nock@talk21.com
Abergorlech
Talley concert Saturday at 6pm at Talley Abbey (or inside the church depending on the weather) featuring the Thomas family – bring your own picnic, rug, etc. Tickets available from Rev Tim Nelson, 01558 685415. Abergorlech community meeting Monday at 7pm in Abergorlech Church Hall. Everyone welcome – info from Kath Mckenzie on 07973 122939. Afternoon tea Tuesday, October 5 at 3pm in Abergorlech Church Hall. Bookings – names to be in by September 30 – Mary Thomas on 01558 685474 or Kath Mckenzie on 07973 122939.
Bro Dyfri Local Ministry Area Services are “normally” as follows: St Sawyl’s, Llansawel – services on the first and third Sundays at 11am. St David’s, Abergorlech, 9.30am (Welsh) on the first and third Sundays – contact Rev Patrick Mansel Lewis on 01558 82294. St Michael’s, Talley – services every Sunday at 11am with the second Sunday being a Children’s Ministry and the fourth a Youth Ministry. Caio on the first and third Sundays at 10am (contact Rev Tim Nelson on 01558 685415). Saturday afternoons, open-air tearooms from 2pm to 4pm at the Talley Church Hall. Note that the Talley Church is now open for visitors/pilgrims daily.
Llansawel
Bill Davis 01558 685696 twmdavis@gmail.com
Post office van on Friday from 10.30am to 11.30am and on Monday from 2.15pm to 3.15pm in the village hall grounds.
Market The next Llansawel Market will take place on Saturday, October 2 from 10am to noon in the grounds of Llansawel Hall or in the hall if the weather is wet. Welsh Black beef, fruit, vegetables, home baking, bread, gluten free, more. Admission free. Refreshments van. Track and trace register and hand sanitiser. Please observe social distancing. For more info phone Bill on 01558 685696. NB: the market is on the first Saturday of each month. Car boot sale The car boot sale scheduled for Saturday, September 18 unfortunately had to be cancelled for a variety of reasons. That would have been the last one for this year. We will hope to start again in the spring. Meantime anyone interested in selling car boot material from time to time is welcome to have a table at our monthly market, which will continue through the winter at the village hall, in the grounds weather permitting, otherwise in the hall itself (see above).
Llansteffan
Kay Anthony 2 Ferry Point, Llansteffan. canthony225@ btinternet.com
01267 241677
Family fun sports day Cross your fingers for a dry day on Saturday when the members of the fiesta committee and the sports club are jointly holding a sports day and picnic. Lots of activities to try and something suitable for all ages and abilities, a circuit training session, volleyball, races and much more as well as an opportunity to take a look at the fitness equipment inside the pavilion. Information on membership will be available. Bring your own seat and refreshments and let’s have a fun day out. Start time is 2pm.
WI meeting On entering the memorial hall for our first indoor meeting in 17 months there was a wow factor. The majority of members had not seen the newly decorated hall nor the refurbished flooring. Fourteen members and three guests, namely Deb Adcock, Judi Roberts and Cherie Shotbolt, were entertained, educated and appreciative of the illustrated talk entitled “lessons learned from pandemics” delivered so well by Rhys Emlyn. Rhys dressed as a character from the Black Death and was warmly thanked by Sue Robinson. The monthly letter outlined forthcoming events, with members paying particular attention to the celebration day at Pembrey and the tree celebration day at Aberglasney. The dragon which was made as part of a county-wide competition will be taken to Pembrey for judging and we owe a big thank you to Hilary Osmond who displayed it over many weeks in Osi’s Gallery. The eventual resting place for the dragon was discussed and the favoured position was in the Memorial Hall, in which case it would need to be framed.
With our 70th anniversary due to be celebrated on Wednesday, October 13, in the Mansion House, menu choices were made.
Venues for our Christmas dinner were also discussed, with a decision to be made next month. The Book Club restarts on Friday, October 15, with the Beekeepers of Aleppo the chosen book. Contact Carol if you are interested in joining the group. One point of debate was whether meetings should be held on Monday afternoons instead of the evenings and if approved a January start could be decided upon at our November AGM. Helen won the competition with the most words from ‘pandemic’, with Jan in second place and Carol in third.
Penygroes
Calfaria Bore Dydd Mercher am 10.15yb, cwrdd gweddi. Dydd Iau am 2yp dosbarth gwau. Bore dydd Sul am 11yb, oedfa ddwyieithog ac Ysgol Sul, gyda’r gweinidog yn gwasanaethu. Gan fod yn rhaid bod 2 fetr rhwng cartrefi byddwn yn eich tywys i sedd addas, naill ai i lawr y grisiau neu yn yr oriel. Bydd jel dwylo ar gael wrth y fynedfa ac wrth yr allanfa. Rhaid gwisgo masgiau, oni bai bod gennych esgus rhesymol i beidio â gwisgo un. Os bydd ein cyngor swyddogol yn newid, bydd hwn yn cael ei ddiweddaru ar Facebook a’n gwefan, www. calfariapenygroes.cymru.
Ammanford
Byron Evans 25 Cwmamman Road, Ammanford. byronevans1@hotmail.com Dinefwr Indoor Bowls Centre is making a welcome reopening for roll-ups (as from September 15). All rinks must be pre-booked and can be made by phoning or emailing on 01269 597754 or dinefwrbowls@gmail.com
Ammanford Walkers is a local walking club which meets at the car park next to Haven Vets, Ammanford (bottom entrance to Ammanford Rec, bottom of Penybanc Hill), on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 7.30pm. Walks are all local starting and finishing in the same place, and open to everyone to join in; dogs are welcome too!
Baby clinic Brynteg Surgery, Ammanford’s baby clinic, is now held on Wednesdays (formerly on Tuesdays). Diamond wedding anniversary Celebrating their diamond wedding anniversary recently were local couple Gerry and Sunny Thomas; best wishes, both.
Bereavements Deepest condolences are expressed to all the family following the sad passing away of Betws gentleman Cliff Jones. Cliff, of Parc Penrhiw (fondly known to all as “Cliff Cardiff”), died on August 28 at the age of 77. The beloved husband of Jacqueline, much loved by his children Lorraine, Adele and Spencer and cherished bampi of Barney and Buster, this well-known and well-liked gent will be fondly remembered with love and smiles. The funeral took place on September 17 at Llanelli Crematorium. Sympathy is also conveyed to the family of Towyn Williams, of Caecoed, Llandybie, who passed away on August 26 at Glanaman Hospital. A close companion of Margaret and a loving father of John, Mark, Stuart and his partner Jazmine, and a devoted grandfather of Nicholas, Mary-jane, Ruby, Callum and Ebony, and a cherished brother of Freddy, Ronnie, Margaret and Millie, he will be sadly missed. The funeral was on September 14 at Llanelli Crematorium. OAPS’ welcome return Penygroes OAP branch made a very welcome return with their monthly teas, and it was delightful to see everyone back again after so long. We have missed a myriad of birthdays since our last gathering, including some notable ones, two special ones – Mrs Betty Beech and Mrs Miriam Lewis – who were both presented with birthday cakes to mark their 90th birthdays, and we sang Happy Birthday. Our guest speaker was Jonathan Edwards MP, who has returned to the village to live. The next tea will be on the first Thursday of November, old and new members welcomed. Merched y Wawr Bydd Cangen Merched y Wawr Rhydaman a’r Cylch yn ail-ddechrau ar Nos Wener, Hydref 1. Cynhelir y gyfarfod yn Neuadd Gellimanwydd am 7 o’r gloch, pan fyddwn yn croesawu Edwyn Williams i gynnal cwis. Byddwn yn falch i gael y cyfle i ymaelodi unwaith eto wedi cyfnod hir y pandemig. Byddwn yn sicrhau ein bod yn dilyn y rheolau diogelwch disgwyliedig. Tal aelodaeth am y flwyddyn yw £20, sy’n cynnwys te/ coffi. Mae rhaglen ddiddorol o weithgareddau wedi’i threfnu. Edrychwn ymlaen i fwynhau’r gweithgareddau a chwmni’n gilydd unwaith eto.
Cwmaman
Byron Evans 25 Cwmamman Road, Ammanford. byronevans1@hotmail.com
Birthday news Warmest birthday wishes to Garnant lady Mrs Val Cockram, of Cwmamman Road, who celebrates her 94th birthday on September 26. Best wishes also to Glanaman lady Mrs Nellie Elizabeth Daniel, of Cwmamman Road, who is 98 years young today. Meanwhile, birthday wishes are also conveyed to Mrs Mair Givelin, formerly of Cwmamman Road, Garnant, who recently moved to North Wales, who celebrates her 81st birthday today.
Bereavement Her numerous friends in the Cwm were so sad to hear news of the passing of a former resident, Morfydd Morris, of Wernddu Road, Ammanford, at the age of 95. Morfydd, the widow of the late George Morris, formerly lived at New Ceidrim Road, Glanaman, and before that, the family previously resided at Tir Syr Walter, Garnant. Deepest sympathy is expressed to their son, Roger, and all the family on their loss. Cwmamman Gardening Club restarted last week and it was lovely to see so many back, faces old and new. Rob Parry was his usual brilliant self, keeping everyone enthralled with his talk and pictures of wildlife in the Amman Valley. Thanks also to genius baker Janet and her daughter Eleanor for providing the refreshments – the cakes were delicious! One member enquired whether his garden, off Cwmamman Road, Garnant, would be of use to anyone as it was too big for him to manage (free of charge); contact jan@ gardenclub@outlook if interested. The club is busy loooking for speakers for the coming months, meanwhile. We are indebted to Eleanor, who has put us on Instagram; follow us on @ cwmamangardenclub. All future meetings will be on the second Friday of each month; entry is £3 which includes refreshments and a raffle ticket.
Cwmamman Senior Citizens The branch will be meeting at the Community Centre, Glanaman, tomorrow at 2pm; new members are warmly welcomed; croeso cynnes i bawb.
Depression support The local Shadows Depression Support Group is there for you if you are struggling at the moment in these difficult times with anxiety or depression. You can still access Shadows in other ways, i.e. via their website or on Facebook and Twitter. You can also contact Louise on 07587 709899 or Jennifer on 07543 741788 for more details.
70th birthday Celebrating her 70th birthday on Sunday will be Mrs Carol Raeburn, of Maesybedol, Garnant; very best wishes, Carol. Capel Bethel Newydd, Garnant Dydd Sul: Mrs Sian Lewis, Garnswllt (bore). 80th birthday We wish a very happy birthday to a very well-known Garnant lady who will be celebrating her 80th birthday during the week. Penblwydd hapus iawn i Mrs Julia Evans, Heol Cwmaman, Garnant, a fydd yn dathlu ei phenblwydd yn 80 oed ar Ddydd Mawrth; llongyfarchiadau, Julia!
Wedding anniversary Our best wishes on their 61st wedding anniversary on Friday to Garnant couple Brian and Marlene Bowen, of Lower Station Road; llongyfarchiadau i’ch dau.
Gwaun-cae-gurwen
Byron Evans 25 Cwmamman Road, Ammanford. byronevans1@hotmail.com Half-term fun Gwaun cae Gurwen Library/y Lolfa has activities for half-term, including science fun, song and rhyme, wild walks, flower arranging, ancestry and other fun activities; they will be open on Tuesday (10am -12.45pm), Wednesday (10.15am-4.15pm) and Saturday (10.15am-11.45am). Meanwhile, Y Lolfa is free to join and open for browsing or use the website to contact us/order at www.gcglibrary.co.uk; we have a huge selection of books to loan and second-hand books for sale also. As well as English and Welsh book clubs (children and adult), and Welsh and French learners.
Club’s centenary show After a year and a day’s delay due to the pandemic, Tai’rgwaith Club will at last be able to celebrate their centenary, belatedly, on Saturday to mark the club’s 100th birthday. The club also welcomes back popular local vocalist Sharon Laugharne to entertain, and there is also a disco, all starting at 7.30pm. Tickets (£5) are now on sale, contact Derek on 07967 218330 or Cex on 07534 431906; all profits go towards the purchase of a defibrillator for the village.
Tai’rgwaith trotting The final harness racing meeting hosted by the Amman Valley Trotting Club at the Maerdy racetrack, Tai’rgwaith, will be this Sunday. The first race gets under way at 2pm.
Cwmgors RFC gigs Cwmgors RFC have live gigs back on a Sunday (6pm), and this Sunday welcome The Boffs to entertain; entry is free.
Bancffosfelen & Crwbin
Keith Evans 43 Brandyway, Pontyberem. 01269 871955 keithevans806@btinternet.com
Post office The village hall hosts the community post office on a Monday, Tuesday and Thursday between 2pm and 4pm. Times may vary due to the effects of the virus pandemic.
Library times The local library in the Memorial Hall operates on Mondays from 3pm to 7pm and Thursdays from 9.30am to 1.30pm. There is a free internet service, DVDS and audio books for hire. Inquiries during library times can be made on 01269 870891.
Defibrillator In the case of a suspected heart attack there is a public defibrillator affixed to the Bancffosfelen and Crwbin Hall. An intercom link provides live guidance for using the equipment.
Digital Aid Age Cymru Dyfed offer people aged 50-plus hands-on help to introduce and develop the use of digital technology. Through free telephone sessions, often led by Haroun Varden, guidance is given through tasks enabling older users to be comfortable with digital links. Please contact Age Cymru Dyfed on 01554 784080 or email p.mcilroy@agecymrudyfed.org
Burry Port
Carol Skelton 4 Greenhill, Y Graig, Burry Port. 01554 834371 carolmskelton@btinternet.com Capel Jerusalem September 26, Parch Meirion Evans, 10.30yb. Clwb Llyfrau Cefn Sidan Oes na ddiddordeb yn darllen llyfrau Cymraeg? Ymunwch â’r Clwb Llyrau sydd yn cwrdd pob pythefnos yng Ngwesty’r Ashburnham, Penbre. Cynhelir ein cyfarfod nesaf ar ddydd Llun y 4ydd o Hydref am 11yb. Croeso cynnes. Pembrey and Burry Port Photographic Society meet this evening and every Wednesday at 7.30pm in Hermon Chapel, Pembrey. New members of all standards are always welcome. For further information ring 07974 001049. Pembrey and Burry Port Historical
Society has resumed activities. Please note we now meet in the Ashburham Hotel at 7pm on the second Tuesday in the month. The next meeting is on October 12 when we have guest Carwyn Tywyn on the topic of the Welsh harp.
Singing for the Soul This has started again on the first and third Wednesdays of the month from 2pm to 4pm in Jerusalem Chapel vestry, Burry Port SA16 0DA, where there is plenty of parking. New members are very welcome. Open to men and women, no experience or commitment required. With no expectations, judgements or auditions, we offer an afternoon of singing uplifting songs in a group of like-minded people. £3 each session including refreshments. There will be Covid safety measures in place. The venue requires us to wear a face covering while singing, either a mask or visor. Clear visors will be available to buy if you don’t already have one. For further details contact Dawn on 07773 312033 or email singingforthesoulwiththewi@gmail.com
Garden Club The Pembrey and Burry Port club is unable to resume meetings due to extensive repairs taking place at the Community Hall, Pembrey, its regular meeting venue. The committee will meet in the new year to discuss resuming meetings.
Cefn Sidan U3A Meetings for September continue in the main Memorial Hall if inside, not the Pensioners Hall, so that social distancing can be observed. Masks should be worn where possible. Tomorrow, the discussion group meets in Peter’s house at 12.30pm. Topics legalise cannabis and begging issues.monday is the yoga group and at 2.15pm is the drama group, which would welcome new members. Tuesday is square dancing at 2pm. Return of silver screen is unknown at time of going to press. There is Welsh conversation is every Friday at 2pm. Inside meetings now take place in the main Memorial Hall unless otherwise stated. New members will be most welcome. Enquiries to Paul on 07803 185281 or preynoldsuk@yahoo.com Self-help and meditation Looking to make new friendships and help each other with living your life and also benefiting for relaxing and de-stressing with meditation? Help both your mind and body. Meet in the Pwll Pavilion from 6.30pm to 8.30pm every Tuesday. With limited places due to Covid rules, please call me on 07779 719752 for further information and to reserve a place to avoid disappointment. Cetma Surplus Food Distribution We have lots of surplus food you can collect from PBP Foodbank from Kidwelly, inbox the page after 10am to arrange a collection time or call in, no need for referrals this is free for the community so nothing goes to landfill. Open 10am-2pm. Website: http://www.cetma.org.uk/ or email surplus@ cetma.org.uk Food Forward Food Boxes Collaborating with Fairshare and Pembrey and Burry Port Town Council, Food Forward Burry Port is a Lotteryfunded project which will support residents in your area. The following changes are to be made for those who attend the CBSA Community Store at the senior citizens hall, Burry Port. The opening times are every Tuesday between 11am and 5pm. Do you need to stretch your food budget a little further each week? Do you know someone who is finding times hard? £1 a year for membership then each week you will have the option of spending £3.50 or £5 for goods worth between £15-£20. No referrals required. CBSA is supported by Fairshare Cymru, Morrisons and Burry Port Co-op. Call in on Tuesday to see what it’s all about. Our volunteers would love to meet you. Contact Ceinwen on 07958 649932 or email clloyd@cbsa.org.uk
Carers Information Service will be extending our telephone support service and will be able to offer telephone support to carers up until 9pm Monday to Friday. This will be via our main Information Service telephone no: 0300 0200 002.
People Speak Up runs online activities for people of all ages through spoken word, creative writing and participatory arts. For more details contact Eleanor on 07972 651920 or email info@ peoplespeakup.co.uk
Digital support Age Cymru Dyfed has dedicated
digital champions on hand to support people aged 50-plus to make the most of technology. Free sessions are delivered over the phone through any tasks you want to achieve. Simply ring 01554 784080 or email p.mcilroy@agecymrudyfed.org.uk Coronavirus support lines Free mental health support is available to isolated individuals via the Welsh Mental Health helpline on 0800 132 737 or text 81066. A service is offered by the Red Cross between 10am and 6pm daily on 0808 196 3651.
Kidwelly
Carys Edwards 07465 891557 carysedwards54@gmail.com
St Mary’s Church services Trinity 17, Sunday, 9.30am, Holy Eucharist; 5pm, Evening Prayer. Holy Eucharist with prayers for healing every Wednesday at 9.30am. To comply with guidelines, face masks must be worn in church. Ladies-only kickboxing classes Sessions are now held every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 7pm. To avoid disappointment, booking is highly recommended as numbers are limited due to Covid guidelines. For further information please contact Shogun Cymru via Facebook Messenger. Kidwelly Walking Group Meet every Thursday at 10.15am at Glan yr Afon car park (just off the Town bridge) except for the first Thursday of the month when it will be at 10.30am at Burry Port car park adjacent to the bus station over the railway bridge. We offer to two types of walks. Short walks are usually on the fringes of Kidwelly or Burry Port and are generally flat, on good surfaces and a maximum of two hours. Long walks are further
afield with varying surfaces and last four to five hours. For further details please contact Ray Davies on 01554 890147 or email thomas.davies20@ mypostoffice.co.uk
Kidwelly Rugby Club Bingo every Thursday at 8pm. Social distancing rules are in place. Mimobile Vet is at Parc Stephens, Station Road, every Monday from 10.15am-11.30am, Tuesday 3.30pm-6pm and Thursday from noon-2pm and 3.30pm-6pm. Please ring 01267 220404 to make an appointment. Social distancing rules apply. Councillor surgery As the monthly surgeries are cancelled due to the current situation, County Councillor Jeanette Gilasbey is still available to any members of the community wishing to discuss any concerns or problems. Please contact her either via email on jgilasbey@carmarthenshire.gov.uk or by telephone on 01554 892729.
Digital support Age Cymru Dyfed has dedicated digital champions on hand to support people aged 50-plus to make the most of technology. Through free sessions delivered safely over the telephone, we can guide you through the tasks that you want to achieve. Whether that be video calling family and friends, making an online shop or pursuing hobbies and interests, we are here to help. Simply give Age Cymru Dyfed a ring on 01554 784080 or email p.mcilroy@agecymrudyfed.org.uk
Pontyberem
Keith Evans 43 Brandyway, Pontyberem. 01269 871955 keithevans806@btinternet.com
Flu vaccinations Due to road freight delivery
problems the scheduled flu jab vaccinations at the Memorial Hall on September 20 were postponed. In a statement a Coalbrook Road Surgery spokesperson said: “We have had to cancel our planned flu jab clinics until we have definite delivery dates.” It later emerged that the flu vaccine is arriving next week and that flu jabs will be given from September 27 to 29.
Over-50s Club Pontyberem members met at the Memorial Hall on September 14, their first such gathering since March 10, 2020. Club chairman Brenda Stubbs expressed delight at seeing such a fine turnout after an 18-month gap because of assorted Covid-19 lockdowns and restrictions. Members sent get well wishes to Jean Wilkins and Carol Thomas. It was sadly noted that former members Hywel Davies and Gwenda Thomas, residents of Nant Y Glo Complex, had passed away. It was agreed to invite a guest speaker to the next gathering on October 12 and provisional plans were made for the club Christmas luncheon on December 14, courtesy of Eirlys Morgan; an initial 23 people gave their names for the seasonal meal, with others not in attendance likely to add theirs. Light refreshments were served with thanks to June and Sue.
Stage and Screen concert London West End musical entertainers Judd Caine and Stephanie Benavente are to perform at Pontyberem Memorial Hall on Saturday, October 2, from 7.30pm with doors open from 6.30pm. Tickets £15 available from the hall reception team on 01269 871075 or by booking online at neuaddpontyberemhall.com or email juddhouse@hotmail.com
New defibrillator point A publicly accessible defibrillator has been installed in the village park next to Pontyberem Cricket Club. This is a welcome life-saving addition to the defibrillator point
outside the Memorial Hall along Coalbrook Road. The community council aims to encourage training days to increase public knowledge of the use of these crucial devices.
Chemist times Monday to Friday trading hours of the local pharmacy are 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 5.30pm. Maximum of two customers at any time.
Tumble
Lesley Williams lesleywms@tiscali.co.uk
Ladies’ rugby The ladies’ section of Tumble RFC, Merched Mynydd Mawr, is looking for volunteer coaches. Training is on Mondays from 5.30pm to 7pm at Parc y Mynydd Mawr if anyone is interested in helping out. Y Piod Pinc, the ladies’ team, featured on the S4C programme, Cynefin, recently.
Family centre Tuesday’s baby group is suitable for babies from birth to 12 months and is from 10am to 11.30am at St Sulien’s, behind Eglwys Dewi Sant. Please use the booking tool to reserve your space or message Tracey.
Meals on Wheels Do you know someone who would appreciate the Meals on Wheels service? Excellent, reasonably priced meals are available for delivery on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Contact 01269 841213 or llannonccclerk@outlook.com
Neuadd Y Tymbl If your group/society would like to discuss the possibility of meeting in the hall please contact Clare Hope at llannonccclerk@ outlook.com. Currently available: Monday: Performance Factory stage school; Tuesday: Llannon YFC/FFI (twice monthly); Wednesday: NAFI morning; Turn’d Up Fitness, 7-8pm.
Dewi Sant Church has been open for some
months now. Occasionally, times of services may be changed at short notice. Contact Rev Lindy Morgan for more information.
Community Council Llannon Community Council serves Cross Hands, Llannon, Tumble and Cwm-mawr. Council meetings are usually held on the third Wednesday of the month; these are still being held via Zoom for the time being. The next meeting will be today. Contact the clerk if you wish to join and observe a meeting or wish to have an opportunity to address the meeting. Information: llannonccclerk@outlook.com or www.ccllannon. org.uk/ or Cymunedau Mynydd Mawr Communities Facebook page. Clare Hope is our temporary clerk.
St Clears
St Clears Senior Citizens will meet on Wednesday, October 13, at The Old Board School at 2pm after a long absence due to Covid-19. We have lost many faithful members during lockdown. Sympathy cards were sent to all the families and the chairperson represented the club to show respects at each departure. Anybody new wishing to join our club just come along on October 13 for a welcoming afternoon tea. It will be delightful to meet again.
Bethlehem Newydd, Pwlltrap a Gibeon Bancyfelin Gofalaeth y Parchedig Rhodri Glyn Thomas. Dydd Sul, oedfa ym Methlehem Newydd am 10yb dan ofal Mrs Maria Evans. Croeso cynnes i bawb.
Bore Coffi Macmillan Bore dydd Gwener, yn yr Ysgoldy, Bethlehem Newydd, o 10.30yb-12.30yh. Mynediad £2 i gynnwys paned a chacen. Stondinau amrywiol a raffl. Dewch yn llu i gefnogi.