Man came to UK to look after drug crop to provide for family
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AN ALBANIAN man was smuggled into UK by an organised crime group to work in one of its cannabis plantations in Wales, a court has heard.
Aldjon Musollari was caught leaving the flat above a former post office which had been converted into a sophisticated £100,000 weed-growing business.
The walls of the commercial unit had been plasterboarded and covered in plastic sheets, and there were dozens of growing lamps, electricity transformers, bags of fertiliser, and a hydroponic feeding and watering system hooked up to the upstairs bathroom. Those who set up the farm had also cut a hole in the ceiling and fitted a ladder, allowing easy access from the living quarters to the growing area.
Swansea Crown Court heard that when police stopped Musollari, he replied: “I speak no English. Albanian. No passport. Illegal.”
Ian Ibrahim, prosecuting, said on October 26 this year police went to a former commercial premises in Saron near Ammanford known locally as the “old post office”, a two-storey building with a self-contained flat above a shop on Saron Road.
He said officers forced entry through a side window of the building and had to punch their way through a layer of plasterboard on the inside, and then a layer of plastic sheeting on the wall. Inside the shop unit, police found 120 plants of various stages of maturity, four dozen growing lamps, fans, electricity transformers and a sophisticated hydroponic system which officers later discovered was plumbed into the upstairs bathroom.
The electricity meter to the building had been bypassed. Police also found a hole had been cut in the ceiling of the shop and a ladder fitted to allow access to the self-contained first-floor flat without the need to leave the building. Bags of fertiliser and compost were also found.
The potential value of the cannabis crop once harvested was estimated at up to £100,000.
The court heard that as police were searching the commercial unit a man – now known to be 34-year-old Musollari
– was seen leaving the upstairs flat via the external metal stairs. When challenged, he replied: “I speak no English.albanian. No passport. Illegal.” The defendant was searched and a key to the flat was found. Mr Ibrahim said it was clear when police entered the flat that somebody had been living there.
In his interview Musollari initially told officers he had entered the UK in the back of lorry from Belgium around six weeks earlier. He said he had worked in construction in Liverpool before falling out with relatives in the city and then travelled to Cardiff, where he spent a week living rough on the streets before being approached by two men who took him to Ammanford and kept him in the flat.
Aldjon Musollari, of no fixed abode, had previously pleaded guilty to the production of cannabis when he appeared in the dock via videolink from prison for sentencing. He has no previous convictions.
Matt Murphy, for Musollari, said the case was one that was all too familiar to the courts in South Wales – namely, a man from an eastern European country brought to the UK to be part of the drugs operation of an organised crime group.
He said given the “desperate” employment situation in Musollari’s hometown in Albania, his client had taken the opportunity to come to the UK and engage in cannabis cultivation in order to provide for his wife and parents back home.
Judge Catherine Richards told the defendant he had come to the UK to take part in the offence of producing cannabis, had been provided with living quarters and keys, and would have been expecting financial reward for his work.
Giving the defendant a one-third discount for his guilty plea, the judge sentenced Musollari to 20 months in prison.he will serve up to half that period in custody before being released on licence to serve the remainder in the community.
Musollari’s immigration status is a matter for the Home Office.
Manor Road, every Saturday morning between 9.30am and 11.30am; the sessions are suitable for ages 8-19 and cost £2 when coaching is provided. Coffee advice morning The Labour Party is holding a coffee morning advice session on Saturday, November 27, between 10am and 12 noon with Carmarthenshire County Cllr Kevin Madge (Garnant ward) for any members thinking about becoming candidates in next year’s local elections when we will be electing county, town and community councillors. The event is at the Labour Party Office, 13, Wind Street, Ammanford, 10am start. A similar event is being held on December 11.
Ammanford Pensioners Ammanford Pensioners’ Group has restarted and meet at the Pensioners’ Hall, Ammanford, every Wednesday afternoon. Entry cost is £1, tea/coffee,biscuits, plus a raffle ticket is included. We start at 1.30pm so it is advisable to be there for 1.15pm. Finishing time is around 3pm.
Table top sale Pantyffynnon Ward Action Group’s next table top and craft sale will be held at the Pensioners’ Hall, Ammanford, on Saturday, December 4. Set-up is from 9am; please message Paula on 07917 163241 to book a table.
Xmas dinner Penygroes OAP branch have organised their Christmas dinner this year for December 9 at the Plough Inn, Rhosmaen, Llandeilo. A week before that the branch will be enjoying their December tea on the 2nd. Bereavement His many friends were sad to hear of the passing away of a very well-known and familiar face in and around Ammanford town with the peaceful death on October 28 at Glangwili Hospital of Mr Noel Davies, of Gwynfryn, Ammanford, formerly of Maesydail. He will be sadly missed, having been such an iconic character in the locality with his long walking stick, wide-brimmed hat and stories, such a local character and well liked by everyone. Noel was a much loved brother,uncle and friend to many. The funeral took place last Saturday at Ammanford Town Cemetery following a service at Capel Saron. Merched y Wawr Cynhaliwyd y gyfarfod gyntaf Merched y Wawr Cangen Rhydaman a’r Cylch ar Hydref 1 pan gawsom gyfle i ymaelodi am y flwyddyn 2021-22. Braf oedd cael cwrdd unwaith eto wedi cyfnod mor hir o achos y pandemig. Trafodwyd cynlluniau’r flwyddyn, ac fydd ein cinio Nadolig yn yr Hydd Gwyn, Llandeilo, brynhawn Gwener, Rhagfyr 3, y pris £20 (neu £25 am y cinio a’r bws). Ein gwestai eleni fydd Jane Morgan, Talyllychau, swyddog datblygu hyrwyddo canghennau a chlybiau Caerfyrddin.
Cylch Cinio Cymraeg Rhydaman Braf oedd cael cyfarfod unwaith yn rhagor a hynny ar ôl seibiant o ddeunaw mis oherwydd y coronafeirws. Yn ystod y cyfnod hwn, bu farw dau o’n aelodau yn Eurwen Thomas ac Eric Wyn Walters. Hefyd, bu inni golli ein cartref misol gyda chau y Ganolfan Aman, ac bu’n dipyn o dasg i gael gartref newydd dan nad oedd unman yn Rhydaman ar gael i’n derbyn. Ond fe ddaeth y Llew Coch, Llandybie, i’r adwy ac fe gynhaliwyd ein cinio cyntaf ar Hydref 7 dan lywyddiaeth Alun Richards ac ef a drosglwyddodd y gadair i’w olynydd, Emyr Williams, Garnant. Yr oeddem y llynedd i fod i ddathlu ein hanner can mlwyddiant ond oherwydd y feirws bu rhaid gohirio’r cyfan. Fe’i cynhelir yn awr Nos Iau, Rhagfyr 2, yn y Plough, Rhosmaen, pan y bydd Roy Noble yn brif westai. Cafwyd nifer o awgrymiadau ynglyn â rhaglen 2022 gan obeithio y cawn flwyddyn heb doriad o gwbl. Estynnir croeso cynnes i aelodau hen a newydd; am fanylion pellach, cysylltwch âc Elfryn Thomas, yr ysgrifennydd, ar 01269 593679, neu ar elfryn. thomas@btinternet.com
Capel yr Hendre Rydym yn parhau gyda gwasanaethau yn y capel bob bore Sul am 10.30 ac mae ‘na groeso i bawb i ddod i addoli gyda ni. A Sunday service is held every Sunday morning at Capel yr Hendre at 10.30am; non-welsh speakers who wish to join in the devotional Christian service will be sure of a warm welcome.
Capel Hendre OAPS A number of members have celebrated birthdays since the last meeting. Meanwhile, Mrs Maureen Davies has been very unwell and on bed rest but at home at the time of writing. And Mr Aneuan Evans remains in hospital and we all wish him well. Other members who have long-term health problems are continuing with their medical treatments. There is no news at present as to when we will be able to resume meeting in person, with Covid cases increasing. Bereavement A well-known Ammanford gent, Gilbert Fletcher, passed away peacefully on October 25 at his home in Iscennen Road, Ammanford, at the age of 89. Our deepest sympathy is expressed to his dear wife Jeryl on her sad loss. Gilbert was also a loving father of Denise, Michael, Susan and Andrea, and a proud and devoted grandfather and great-grandfather. Gilbert was laid to rest at Ammanford Town Cemetery on November 8.
Cwmaman Byron Evans
25 Cwmamman Road, Ammanford. byronevans1@hotmail.com
Cwmamman Senior Citizens The next meeting is tomorrow (Thursday) at the Community Centre, Glanaman,at 2pm. New members always welcome. Yn y capeli Dydd Sul, Tachwedd 21: Bethel Newydd, Garnant: Cyrddau Hanner Blynyddol, gyda’r Parchedig Dewi Myrddin Hughes, Clydach (hwyr).
Cwmamman OAPS The branch will be meeting at the Community Centre, High Street, Glanaman, tomorrow (Thursday) afternoon. We were so pleased to welcome some new members to the group last week, namely Brenda Evans of Heol Tircoed, and also Graham and June Thorpe, formerly from Cornwall; we hope you enjoy your time with us.
Birthday news Warmest birthday wishes are extended to Glanaman lady Mrs Esmee Davies, Folland Road, who will be 98 years young on November 21. Very best wishes to another Glanaman lady, Elizabeth Louise Pilbeam of Grenig Road, who celebrates her 91st birthday, also on November 21. Meanwhile, celebrating her 92nd birthday on November 24 will be Mrs Vera Zahorec of Rhodfa Brynrhos, Glanaman; best wishes, Vera. Also celebrating a notable birthday on November 15 was Mr Ieuan (“Ianto”) Davies of Stepney Road, Garnant, who celebrated his 70th birthday. Penbwydd hapus, Ianto.
Penblwydd Hapus i Mr Arwyn Rowntree, Heol Tircoed, Glanaman, ar iddo ddathlu ei benblwydd yn 84 oed ar Dachwedd 21.
Sunday services Christ Church, Garnant: there will be a Sunday service this weekend (November 21) at Christ Church (Holy Communion), starting at 9.30am.
Hundred Club winners at Garnant Club for the month of October were Megan Rees (No. 7) and Brian Rees (22); thanks for all your continued support, it is greatly appreciated.
Organist wanted Christ Church, Garnant, is on the lookout for a new organist for Sunday services, weddings, funerals, etc. Anyone interested is asked to contact church warden K. Madge on 01269 825438.
Community Centre calendar of events The Community Centre, Glanaman, has issued an updates list of its various activities (in the Main Hall unless stated otherwise): MONDAYS: Cwmamman Crafters (11am-1pm, Artroom); The Rock Project (4-9pm); Mud Club for Adults (6-8pm, Artroom). TUESDAYS: Toddler Group (9.30am11.30); Access to Art (10-11am, Artroom); Tai Chi (12-1pm, Boardroom); Bumps to Baby Language (1-3pm); Art Club for Kids (4.15-5.30pm, Artroom); Cartoon Club (6.30-8.30pm, Artroom, starts December 8); Kinetic Martial Arts (5-7pm). WEDNESDAYS: Tai Chi (11am-12); Cor Meibion Dyffryn Aman (8-9pm). THURSDAYS: Age is Just a Number (10.45am-11.45); Cwmamman OAP branch (2-4pm); Lleisiau’r Cwm Ladies’ Choir (7-8pm); Guides (6-8pm, Artroom). FRIDAYS: Woodcarving (12-3pm, Artroom); Kinetic Martial Arts (5.30-7.30pm). SUNDAYS: Gaming (7.30-8.30pm, Main Hall). Additionally, at the Resource Centre: Youth Club on Mondays/ Wednesdays (6.30-8.30pm); Rainbows on Thursdays (4.30-5.30pm) and Brownies on Thursdays (6.30-8pm). Gardening Club on the second Friday of the month (7-8pm). Dog training (St Trainians) on Saturdays, 9-10am (tbc).
Y Pantri Gymunedol The Community Shop at the Community Centre, High Street, Glanaman, is now open on Fridays from 12 noon to 3pm. For a small subscription and weekly cost, members will have access to low-cost food, both store cupboard and fresh fruit and veg. Membership is open to anyone in the Cwmamman community. Christmas wreath workshop A Christmas wreathmaking workshop is being held at the Community Centre, Glanaman, on Saturday, December 4, between 10am and 1pm. The cost is £20 per person but spaces are limited; book early to avoid disappointment; contact Marissa on 07776 241865.
Lights switch-on Christmas fayre A Christmas fayre will be held at the Community Centre on Sunday, November 28, between 3pm and 6pm. The Cwmamman Christmas lights will also be switched on. Anyone who would like to have a stall at the fayre can contact Marissa on 07776 241865, marissa@cwmamantc.org or Jayne at admin@cwmamantc.org
Ceramic painting event The popular Christmas ceramic plate-painting event is back this year at the Community Centre, Glanaman. An event where all the family can join in the fun will be held on Saturday, November 27, from 10am to 1pm. Cost is £5 per person; contact Marissa on 07776 241865 for more information.
Gwaun-cae-gurwen Byron Evans
25 Cwmamman Road, Ammanford. byronevans1@hotmail.com
Cwmgors RFC’S gigs Cwmgors Rugby Club’s free-admission Sunday gigs continue this weekend (November 21) when “3LO” will entertain.
Xmas wreathmaking session Ysgol Gwaun cae Gurwen PTA have organised a Christmas wreathmaking session with Sian Perthi on Wednesday, December 1, between 6.30pm and 8.30pm to be held at GCG Community Centre, New Road. Come along and make your own Christmas door wreath; all materials and light refreshments are included in the £20 cost. To book tickets, please call 07930 934365 or email Ysgolgcgpta@gmail.com
Cinema visit Ysgol Gwaun cae Gurwen PTA have organised a trip to the cinema on Friday, December 10 ,also paying for the transport for all pupils from Nursery to year 6, to watch the new Disney film “Encanto”. The cost is £3 per child, which includes an ice-cream. Christmas artwork Gwaun cae Gurwen School has teamed up with Chameleon Create to produce beautiful Christmas cards and gifts. The children have completed a piece of artwork which has been scanned and uploaded to view and order items Visit www.chameleoncreate.school to order your child’s unique artwork code and to order your items, which include Christmas cards, wrapping paper, gift stickers, soft toys, mugs, tote bags, T-shirts, tea towels, cushion covers, fridge magnets, mouse mats and tree decorations. All items bought will be delivered to the school and distributed approximately November 29/30.
Xmas Advent trail walk Ysgol Gwaun cae Gurwen PTA are organising a Christmas Advent windows trail walk for 2021. Do you live in the Cwmgors/gcg area? Why not join in this fun community event by helping create 24 Christmas displays for your window? It can be simple, artistic, creative or fun, an activity you can do with the kids. The event runs between December 4 and 12; contact Gcgpta@gmail.com for more details. Gwaun Cae Gurwen OAPS The branch met for their monthly meeting on Thursday, November
4, at the Community Hall, GCG, when members enjoyed entertainment from the visiting vocalist. The branch’s annual Christmas dinner will be held at Neuadd Cwmllynfell on Thursday, December 16. A Happy Birthday was wished to Ann Jones of Cwmgors on her special day. It was so sad to hear news the following day (Friday) that one of our loyal members, Diana Rees, had passed away suddenly at the age of 80. The group’s next monthly meeting will be on Thursday, December 2, at the hall at 2pm. New members welcome. Llanfair Church, Cwmgors Sunday, November 21, service of Holy Communion at 11am.
Glan Llyn visit Ysgol Gwaun cae Gurwen’s Glan Llyn visit has now been arranged. Deposit payments (£40) are needed before the end of term (December 17) on Parentpay. The remainder of the balance can be paid after the Christmas holidays and can be paid in instalments. The cost is £195, which includes the bus.
Children in Need Pupils and staff at Ysgol Gwaun cae Gurwen will be fundraising for Children in Need this Friday when children will be dressing up in their pyjamas/spotty clothes for the day. The school is asking for donations of £1 from each pupil, and is also welcoming donations of cakes, which will be sold at 50p.
Shoebox Appeal GCG School is again supporting the Christmas Shoebox Appeal run by the Children’s Rights Council when pupils brought in items towards the appeal.
No Xmas concert or fayre Unfortunately, Ysgol Gwaun cae Gurwen’s annual Christmas concert and Christmas fayre will not be held at the school this year due to ongoing Covid restrictions. However, as an alternative there will now be a virtual concert, which will be available to watch from December 16, when the link will be shared. Sadly, the Christmas fayre will also not be held this year due to the same reasons. To replace these two fundraising events, the PTA have worked tirelessly to organise a calendar of events in December for the children. Therefore, an Advent window trail will be held (December 4-13) (maps £1), and a Festive Week Craft Activity, with packs for all children/ class(£3), a sponsored reindeer run during PE lessons on the schoolyard (£1) (December 6-10), and an Elf Day (December 6), when children can dress up, wear a jumper or bring an elf to school (£1 per child). A cinema trip will be held on December 10, and a Festive Pickup (grotto, hot chocolate, carol singing, tombola, glitter tattoos, Christmas tree sales, etc (December 9). To save parents making individual payments for each event/activity, we ask that they pay £7 per child, which will cover the cost of all the above school-based activities.
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 2 and 4pm. Times may vary due to the effects of the pandemic.
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, help enables 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 Tachwedd 21, Parch Christopher Owen. Cwrdd plant 10.30yb. Christmas Festival Organised by Pembrey and Burry Port Town Council, this is on Friday, November 26, with Carnival Parade at 6pm from Dyfatty to Memorial Gardens, Christmas lights turned on at 6.30pm. Christmas market stalls outside, Santa’s grotto, craft fayre in the Memorial Hall from 6-8pm, and the same on Saturday (27th) from 10-4pm.
Welsh conversation Every Wednesday at the Pembrey Country Inn. Welsh speakers and learners of all levels are welcome to join in for some conversation and fun, 1-3pm.
Harbour Music and Poetry Meets every Monday at 7.30pm in the Burry Port Yacht Club. It is a community project enabling people of all ages and abilities to share their musical and literary skills. It takes the form of ‘open mic’ and special guests and audience are warmly welcomed.
Ty Golau Memory Problems Group We have resumed weekly sessions every Monday at Canolfan John Burns Centre, Carmarthen Road, Kidwelly, from 10.30am-12 noon. Social distancing is in place and we request that you wear masks until seated. Refresments are included in the cost of £5 for service users and £1 for carers. Contact Janet Lewis on 01554 890896 to reserve a place. Burry Port Male Choir We have resumed rehearsals at 7pm on Thursdays at the Burry Port Memorial Hall. If you want to sing and join a great group of men, come along to the rehearsal. There is no audition. Your town choir needs you! Photographic Society Pembrey and Burry Port Photographic Society meet this evening and every Wednesday at 7.30pm in Hermon Chapel, Pembrey.
New members of all standards always welcome. For further information ring 0797 400 1049. Historical Society The Pembrey and Burry Port Historical Society has resumed activities. We now meet in the Ashburham Hotel at 7pm on the second Tuesday in the month.
Singing for the Soul This has started again on the first and third Wednesdays of the month from 2-4pm in Jerusalem Chapel Vestry, Burry Port SA16 0DA, where there is plenty of parking. The next meeting is November 17, new members very welcome. Open to men and women, no experience or commitment required. £3 each session including refreshments. 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 more, call Dawn on 07773 312033 or email singingforthesoulwiththewi@ gmail.com
Garden Club The Pembrey and Burry Port club are unable to resume their meetings due to extensive repairs taking place at the Community Hall, Pembrey, our regular meeting venue. The committee will meet in the New Year to discuss resuming meetings.
Cefn Sidan U3A Inside meetings now take place in either the main Memorial Hall or the Pensioners’ Hall unless otherwise stated. Yoga is at 10.30am every Monday (except bank holidays) with Richard Rees at £4 per person per session. (Yoga is no longer an official U3A activity but we will continue to advertise the meetings in our monthly programmes and encourage members to support it.) November meetings: today Wednesday (17th) the Quiz Group meet at Neptune at 2.15pm. Thursday the Luncheon Club are at the Sandpiper for 1pm. Monday the Drama Group meet at 2.15pm. Tuesday (23rd) the Silver Screen may be on – we are checking. Square Dancing at 2pm. Thursday (25th) at 11.10am is the Discussion Group with subjects to be decided. Friday (26th) at 2pm is the new Creative Writing Group. New members most welcome to all groups. Enquiries to Paul on 07803 185281 or email preynoldsuk@ yahoo.com
Food Forward Food Boxes Collaborating with Fareshare and Pembrey and Burry Port Town Council, Food Forward Burry Port is a Lotteryfunded project which supports local residents. The venue has changed to 38 Station Road, Burry Port SA16 0LP. The opening times are every Tuesday between 11am and 5pm. £1 a year for membership, then each week you have the option of spending £3.50 or £5 for goods worth between £15 and £20. No referrals required. CBSA are
supported by Fareshare Cymru, Morrison’s and Burry Port Co-op. Call in on Tuesday to see what it’s all about. Contact Ceinwen on 07958 649932 or email clloyd@cbsa.org.uk
Carers Information Service The 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 is via our main Information Service phone number 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 digital champions on hand to support people 50+ to make the most of technology. Free sessions are delivered over the phone. Simply ring 01554 784080 or email p.mcilroy@agecymrudyfed.org.uk
Kidwelly
Carys Edwards
07465 891557 carysedwards54@gmail.com
Christmas celebrations. Carols around the tree, mince pies and mulled wine, stalls and street performers, a parade and Santa’s grotto. Thursday, November 25, 6pm at Kidwelly Town Square and Parc Stephens. If you are a trader and would like to book or enquire about a stall at this event please email the booking team at kidwellymarket@gmail. com
Trinity Methodist Church Sunday worship at 10.30am, November 21, Mrs M Birch.
St Mary’s Church Sunday, November 21, Christ the King 9.30am Holy Eucharist/5pm evening prayer. Holy Eucharist with prayers for healing every Wednesday at 9.30am. To comply with Church in Wales guidelines, face masks must be worn in church.
St Teilo’s Mynydd-y-garreg Sunday, November 21, Christ the King 11am bilingual Eucharist.
Flower arranging Very basic flower arranging classes are held on the first Tuesday and third Thursday of each month from 7pm at St Mary’s Church. Please bring your own flowers. Tea and coffee will be provided at a charge of £2 but please bring your own cup/mug. Adhering to Covid rules and regulations.
Horeb Chapel, Mynyddygarreg If any member wishes to contribute to the chapel this year, would you be so kind as to send your contribution via the treasurer by November 30. Many thanks.
Ty Golau The therapeutic group for people with memory problems now meet every Monday from 10:30am until noon at Canolfan John Burns Centre, Carmarthen Road, Kidwelly. Social distancing is in place and we request that you wear a mask until you are seated. Refreshments are included in the cost, £5 for service users and £1 for carers. Please contact Janet Lewis on 01554 890896 to reserve a place.
50+ keep fit classes Every Tuesday 10.3011.30am at the John Burns Centre. £2 per session. The exercises can be done while standing or sitting, all at your own pace. Friendly and fun. No loud music and no strain. Wear comfortable clothing. All welcome. For further information call Barbara on 07597 344555/ 01554 833191. Ladies-only kickboxing 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 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 Mr 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. All welcome.
Mimobile Vet are at Park Stephens, Station Road, every Monday 10.15-11.30am, Tuesday 3.30-6pm and Thursday noon-2pm and 3.30-6pm. Please ring 01267 220404 to make an appointment. Social distancing rules are in place. 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 issues that need addressing. Please contact her either via email jgilasbey@carmarthenshire.gov.uk or phone: 01554 892729.
Digital support. Age Cymru Dyfed have digital champions on hand to support people aged 50+ to make the most of technology through free sessions delivered safely over the phone. 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
Poppy Appeal Local poppy co-ordinator Keith Evans has thanked locals for their generous support of the annual appeal. “Customers and staff of CKS and the workingmen’s club have been wonderful as always,” he said. Particular thanks go to the community council and the Over-50s Club for their group donations.
New advice surgery Community councillor Richard Selwood launches his weekly evening advice surgery at Pontyberem Memorial Hall from next Monday between 6pm and 7pm. Local residents can call in or book an appointment for a confidential exchange in English or Welsh about issues which he can help with. Disabled access available. Other than bank holidays the surgery will operate each Monday. To get in touch or book an appointment email richardselwood8@gmail. com or phone 07530 860 608.
Sinfonia Cymru afternoon concert This Saturday at 3pm sees the return of the Wales National Youth Orchestra to the Memorial Hall. The string ensemble programme features guest soloist/ director Timothy Ridout, the British violist and BBC Radio 3 new generation artist. Works include those of Telemann, Schubert, Battalia, Mozart, Bach and Tabakova. Tickets £5 and £18 can be booked online with Sinfonia Cymru or purchased from the Memorial Hall in person or by phoning 01269 871075.
St John’s Church: Next Sunday at 9.30am Holy Communion is led by the Rev Lindy Morgan. Over-50s Club: Members gathered at the Memorial Hall on Tuesday, November 9, when the guest speaker was County Councillor Liam Morgan Bowen, who spoke of his activities on behalf of the community, including his proposal to make
Carmarthenshire ‘plastic free’ and the future supply for electric bikes. He reminded the audience of his weekly surgeries in Y Cwtsh, Menter Cwm Gwendraeth, on Fridays between 10am and 3pm. Chemist times Monday to Friday the 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. Library hours The library in the Memorial Hall operates Mondays 3pm to 7pm and on Thursdays 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.
Tumble Lesley Williams
lesleywms@tiscali.co.uk
Cinderella on stage! Cinderella, the pantomime, with Owen Money, will be on stage in the hall in January: Friday, 7th, Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th. See the FB page Neuadd y Tymbl/ Tumble Hall for booking imformation.
Family Centre The manager of Tumble Family Centre, Tracey, says she is delighted to welcome parents, carers and children back to the centre’s ‘home’ in the car park off Heol y Neuadd. In order to adhere to Covid-19 guidelines, group sizes are limited and places on sessions have filled very quickly. For more, please phone, text or use Whatsapp to speak to Tracey on the centre’s new phone number 07496 239473.
Library service You can visit the mobile library in the car park opposite the hall on Tuesdays from 1.45 to 4pm. If that is not convenient, it is in Cross Hands on Mondays from 10am to 1.00 and from 2 until 5pm and on Saturday from 10 am to 1pm. The library in Neuadd Goffa Pontyberem is open on Mondays from 3 to 7pm and on Thursday from 9.30am to 1.30pm.
Neuadd y Tymbl If your group/society would like to discuss the possibility of meeting in the hall, please contact the clerk at llannonccclerk@ outlook.com. Cysylltwch â llannonccclerk@ outlook.com am fwy o fanylion am y neuadd ac i drafod y posibiliadau i’ch grwp.
St Clears
Bethlehem Newydd, Pwlltrap, a Gibeon, Bancyfelin Gofalaeth y Parchedig Rhodri Glyn Thomas. Dydd Sul, Tachwedd 21, oedfa yng ngofal y gweinidog yng Ngibeon 10.30. Croeso cynnes i bawb.
Apêl Ty Croeso ar gyfer mis Tachwedd Byddwn yn casglu eitemau yn y ddau gapel ar gyfer Banc Bwyd Hendygwyn. Diolch am bob cefnogaeth.
Meidrim
Tess Sinden
01994 230854 tess@pleasantview.org.uk
Santa’s Visit Confirmation has been received from the North Pole that Santa Claus will be travelling through the middle of Meidrim on December 3 at around 6pm. He would love all the children of the village to stand outside their houses or line the street to wave to him. He will stop off to turn on the Christmas tree lights and then there will be carol singing around the tree. Gifts will be given to infants and primary school children only. Please give names to Meidrim & District Welfare Committee to make sure your child receives a gift.
Llandysul
Remembrance Sunday A service was held at Talgrreg Church at 9.30am when the names were called and wreaths were presented on the altar in memory of the fallen. Thanks to all who came to remember and to give thanks for our peace today.
Eglwys Talgarreg Fe fydd gwasanaeth nesaf yr eglwys ar y Sul olaf o fis Tachwedd am 9.30yb pan weinyddir y cymun bendigaeth ar Sul cyntaf yr Adfent.
Cribyn Cafwyd wasanaeth arbennig iawn yn yr eglwys ar Sul y Cofio gydag hanesion diddorol y milwyr a’r awyren wedi bod mor arbennig. Yn gyntaf fe gafwyd wasanaeth wrth y gofgolofn a chynrychiolaeth dda iawn wedi dod ynghyd i gofio ac i ddiolch, ac hefyd i osod y torchau. Diolch i bawb a bu’n paratoi ac a ddaeth i’r gwasanaeth. Fe fydd y gwasanaeth nesaf ar nos Sul, Rhagfyr 12, pan y byddwn yn dathlu’r Nadolig.
Llanarth The Remembrance service was held on November 11 at the church. Thanks to all who came to remember; it was an emotional service but very appropriate for the day. Services are every Sunday at 11am.
Mydroilyn The church will celebrate 30 years on November 28 at 4pm. This is a very special event, please join us. The archdeacon will be the special guest. A very warm welcome to all.