Pontyberem
Keith Evans
43 Brandyway, Pontyberem.
01269 871955 keithevans806@btinternet.com
Deputy minister to visit Welsh Government Deputy Minister and local MS Lee Waters is arranging to meet with local councillor Richard Selwood to view the long complained of lack of traffic safety measures in Pontyberem. Highlighted in surveys conducted by Councillor Selwood are the lack of 20mph signs for Furnace Terrace, no calming measure along Coalbrook Road, Station Road, Heol Capel Ifan, where the flashing speeding sign has not worked for weeks, and Heol y Felin. It is understood county councillor Liam Morganbowen of the Carmarthenshire ruling group responsible for road safety has asked to be in attendance.
Park flooding On September 28 heavy rainfall and a build-up of debris caught in the village park culvert grid resulted in serious flooding. Swirling muddy water quickly banked back and cascaded over the trench and poured over the car park; for a time the torrent covered the work area, set up the day before, for river embankment repair and reinforcement work following last year’s erosion and collapse of land into the Gwendraeth Fawr. Two residents risked their own safety by raising the grid to allow debris and flood water to course into the river. From around 9pm a car raced into the recreation ground car park and for some five minutes performed handbrake wheelies spraying up mud and water from the drenched ground; a request to view CCTV footage of this grievous incident has been requested for further action to be taken. Whether this latest flood will hinder the need to complete the river embankment work before the river authority deadline of October 13 is a matter of widespread concern.
Over-50s Club Members meet in Pontyberem Memorial Hall on Tuesday, October 12 from 2pm to 3.30pm. A guest speaker on card making for special and seasonal occasions will address the gathering. Members are reminded that the Christmas lunch has been booked for December 14 at the Diplomat Hotel, Llanelli; those who have not yet registered can contact Brenda on 870211. Next council meeting Pontyberem community councillors are due to next meet on Thursday, October 14 from 7pm in the Memorial Hall. Public attendance is welcome with disabled access available and translation services provided. Inquiries to hall reception on 01269 871075. 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.
Bonfire Night The community council in partnership with Pontyberem Park Association is to hold a bonfire night show on Friday, November 5. Family tickets are £15 while those purchased ahead from the memorial hall retail at £12 per family. Further details available on the hall reception line, 01269 871075.
Chemist times Monday to Friday trading hours of the local pharmacy are 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 5.30pm. Inside the store there is a maximum of two customers at any one time.
Digital aid Age Cymru Dyfed offers 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, help is given through tasks enabling older users to be comfortable with digital links. Contact Age Cymru Dyfed on 01554 784080 or email p.mcilroy@agecymrudyfed.org