Gwaun-cae-gurwen

Byron Evans

25 Cwmamman Road, Ammanford. byronevans1@hotmail.com Bereavement Condolences are extended to the family of Mr Brian Colgate, of Cwmgors, who sadly passed away, peacefully at his home on May 22. Brian, formerly of Glanamman and Clydach, was the beloved husband of Brenda, a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

Clwb y Waun Fe fydd “Gemau Hwyl a Sbri” (Chwaraeon) yng Nghlwb y Waun ar Mehefin 8, ac hefyd ar Mehefin 15 a phob Dydd Mercher nes diwedd y tymor.

Welcomed back from her recent maternity leave to Ysgol Gwaun-cae-gurwen is Miss Rhian Thomas.rhian will return to teach Year 1 on June 7 and will work four days a week initially, with Mrs Lisa James working on Fridays.

Cwmgors RFC awards night Cwmgors RFC have held their annual seniors’ presentation Night when the awards were shared out as follows: Dewi Smith (Player of the Year); Steff Phillips (Players’ player of the year); Ben Curtis-jones (Club Captain); Andrew Mason (Top Points Scorer); Andrew Mason, Steff Phillips, Mike Jones (Joint Most Tries); Steff Phillips (Most Loyal); Owen Davies (Most Dedicated, and also Supporters’ Player of yhe Year); Iestyn Llewellyn (Most Promising); Carwyn Morris (Most Improved); Jeff Bright (Clubman of the Year) and Paula Lewis (Chairman’s Cup). Meanwhile,cwmgors RFC’S Youth also enjoyed their presentation, where Erikas Baltrusaitis was awarded the Player of the Year award. Other trophy winners for the youth team were: Owen Wright (Players’ Player of the Year, and Top Try Scorer); Iestyn Liles (Most Points); Sion Phillips (Most Dedicated Player); and Iestyn Thomas (Most Improved).

Live music is back at Cwmgors Rugby Club this Sunday, when Fragile will be playing live; entry is free, as usual.

Birthday news Best wishes to Gaynor Windsor, of Cefn Road, GCG, who celebrated her 70th birthday on May 25.

Community cafe The Maerdy Community Cafe, which opens on June 21, has just opened as a trial on on Thursday (10am-2pm), Friday (10am -2pm), Saturday (9am-6pm) and Sunday (9am-6pm), with a limited menu. Looking ahead, there will be

Coaltown coffee, homemade cakes and food and even some special cheesecakes for sale, and the community car will be available.

Summer fayre date Gwaun-cae-gurwen Primary School’s summer fayre at the school will be on June 16, opening at 3.30pm.

Abernant Colliery reunion A reunion of former workers of Abernant Colliery will be held on Friday, June 24 at Cwmgors Rugby Club between 6.30pm and 10.30pm. If interested, or for more details, please contact Wayne Pedrick (07876 618336, ped.pres@btopenworld.com) (GCG, Brynamman, Cwmamman, Ammanford area), Wayne Thomas (07730 215617) (Cwmtwrch, Cwmllynfell, Ystradgynlais) or Lyn Thomas (07775 029391) (Ystrad, Abercrave, Ystalyfera). Foodbank GCG Foodbank is open every Friday from 10.30am to 12.30pm at GCG Community Centre, New Road; drop in to make your collection, and donations are always welcome also. Get more details if needed on 07767 057859 or email gcgfoodbank1@gmail.com

GCG OAP branch has decided not to meet in June as it clashes with the Platinum Jubilee Bank Holiday; therefore,the next monthly meeting will be on the first Thursday in July.

Hospital news Her many friends are thinking of Doris Hill, of Crescent Road, GCG, who was admitted to Morriston Hospital last week after suffering a fall at her home.

Hello, Mr President! Tai’rgwaith Senior Citizens‘ branch met on May 23 at the hall, when it was so nice to see our president, Mr Arwyn Woolcock, in attendance.

Diolch Ysgol Gwaun-cae-gurwen is grateful to all the volunteers who so kindly gave up their time last Saturday morning to do a spot of gardening and painting at the school; your support is greatly appreciated; diolch o galon.

Burry Port Carol Skelton

4 Greenhill, Y Graig, Burry Port. 01554 834371 carolmskelton@btinternet.com

Bus changes Services X11 and 195 will be impacted on Friday due to a cycling event. Each service is impacted as follows: Service X11 Swansea (9.45am departure) to Carmarthen will terminate in Burry Port at 10.55am, Service X11 - Carmarthen (11.45am departure) to Burry Port will be cancelled, Service X11 - Carmarthen (10.45am departure) to Swansea service to operate - but we expect there to be some delays in Pembrey due to rolling road closures,service 195 Carmarthen (11.15am departure) to Llanelli service to operate - but we expect there to be some delays along the route due to rolling road closures.there might be delays throughout the day across these services that are not outlined above. We apologise for any inconvenience.

Garden Club meeting The Pembrey and Burry Port club committee are planning a meeting at the Community Hall, Pembrey, our regular meeting venue, on Monda, June 20 at 7pm. It is hoped that all available committee members will attend as we hope to find a way to restart the club.

Coffee mornings These have resumed in Jerusalem Chapel vestry at 10.30am every first Tuesday in the month. All are welcome.

Burry Port Opera We have resumed rehearsals on Wednesday evenings from 7-9pm in the Memorial Hall, Burry Port. All new members are welcome, singers, particularly gentlemen, and non-singers, and help needed with other skills, stage sets, costumes, etc. For enquiries please call Bob on 01554 833630.

Short mat bowls The Pembrey and Burry Port club meet on Tuesdays at 7pm in the Pembrey Community Centre, Mountain Road, SA16 0AJ and invite you to try a free taster session. Any questions please contact Mary, our secretary, on 07773 187347.

Quiz night Held every Wednesday 7.30pm at the Pemberton Arms. Maximum teams of six at £1 per person. Food served from 5-8.30pm.

New dance classes These continue weekly at the Sandy and Stradey Community Hall. General classes for children aged five to 10 from 5.30-6.30pm at £3. Ladies’ Dancercise 7-8pm at £5. East Coast Swing 8.10-9.10pm at £5. For further information or to book contact 01554 835090 or 07585 929869 or Facebook - Ann Dancercise, Youtube Ann Dancercise introduction videos and www.dancercise.co.uk

Meals on Wheels Provided by Pembrey and Burry Port Town Council every Monday and Wednesday lunchtime a home-cooked hot meal delivered to your door by volunteers. Delivery free to Burry Port and Pembrey postcodes. Main meal and dessert £5 per person. All allergies and food intolerences catered for but please mention at time of booking on email: louise.robinson@ pembreyburryport-tc.gov.uk or 01554 834346. Lighthouse Library Bookswaps This is now open at 69 Station Road between the Co-op and the fish and chip shop. Hours are Mondays 4-6pm, Tuesdays and Wednesdays 9.30am-2pm, 2nd and 4th Fridays of month 9.30am-noon and 4-6pm, 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month 11am-2pm. Donations of books,board games and jigsaws taken when open. There is a children’s cosy corner. Most items are free.

Burry Port Male Choir We have resumed rehersals at 7pm on Mondays and Thursdays (excluding bank holidays) at the Burry Port Memorial Hall. If you want to sing and join a great group of men,come along to the rehearsal. Nothing to worry about as there is no audition. Your town choir needs you!

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. (Quiz has resumed on Tuesdays at 8pm. Advisable to book due to available space and tables).

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 meet in the Ashburham Hotel at 7pm on the second Tuesday in the month. Please note there is no regular meeting in June, this has been replaced by the annual trip which this year is to the National Library in Aberystwyth. Enquiries to Paul on 07803 185281 or email preynoldsuk@yahoo. com

Harbour Music and Poetry Usually meet 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 Dementia Charity Trust Ty-golau theraputic group for people with memory problems meet every Monday from 10.30am-noon at Canolfan John Burns Centre, Carmarthen Road, Kidwelly.every session is specifically aimed to stimulate the brain in a non-threatening, fun way. Please come along to excercise your brain, meet friends and have an enjoyable morning. Refresments are included in the cost of £5 for service users and £1 for carers/family members. Contact Janet Lewis on 01554 890896.

Yoga This is usually held at 10.30am every Monday (except bank holidays) with Richard Rees at £4 per person per session in the main Memorial Hall.

Cefn Sidan U3A June meetings are today, 10.45am, coffee morning with book swap available. Tomorrow the Bus Pass Explorers are going to Aberaeron by 9.55am bus. Monday is working on the station garden at 10am or next dry Monday in the month. Wednesday, June 15 is the quiz group in the Neptune at 2.15pm. Thursday, June 16 the Luncheon Club are at the Thomas Arms, Llanelli at 1pm. Friday, June 17 the cycle group meet at the Blue Mussels at the harbour at 10.30am. Also Friday, June 17 the crochet and arts/ crafts group at 2pm (bring your own art and craft). Monday, June 21 is the main monthly meeting at 2.15pm which is our belated Queen’s jubilee party. Please don’t arrive before 2.10pm due to the drama group rehearsing unless you are helping. The Llanelli Ukulele will also entertain, raffle tickets will be available and the raffle will be drawn later that day. Tuesday, June 21 at 10.30am is the Welsh history group talk by Mike Clement on SOS (Save Our Sands). Thursday, June 23 is the discussion group at 2pm on the subject of fostering care home residents. Friday, June 24 is the creative writing group at 2pm with John Bilsborough. Please can we have a better turnout this month if you want this group to continue. Monday, June 27 the drama group is at 2.15pm and new members are wanted. Tuesday, June 28 is the Silver Screen cinema trip by the 10.50am bus at cost of £3.50 if pre-booked or £4.50 which includes a drink and biscuit. New U3A members will be most welcome to regular meetings. Enquiries to Paul on 07803 185281 or email preynoldsuk@yahoo.com

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 venue is 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 will have the option of spending £3.50 or £5 for goods worth between £15 to £20. No referrals required. CBSA are supported by Faireshare 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 The service will be extending our telephone support service and will be able to offer telephone support to carers up until 9pm at night Monday to Friday.t his will be via our main Information Service telephone no: 0300 0200 002.

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

Carway

Bethel Carwe Dydd Sul, Mehefin 19, bydd y Parchedig Ryan Thomas, Rhydaman yn gwasanaethu Swper yr Arglwydd am 2yp. Croeso cynnes i bawb i ymuno gyda ni.

Kidwelly & Mynyddygarreg Carys Edwards

07465 891557 carysedwards54@gmail.com

Trinity Methodist Church Sunday Morning Worship at 10.30am.

St Mary’s Church Today, 3pm, MU Jubilee celebrations. Sunday, Trinity Sunday, 9.30am, Choral Eucharist / 11am, Cymun Bendigaid / 5pm, Evening Prayer. Tuesday, 5.30pm, Epic Explorers. Wednesdays at 9.30am Holy Eucharist with prayers for healing.

Ty Golau (House of Light) Dementia Charitable Trust Therapeutic group for people with memory problems meet every Monday (10.30am-noon) at Canolfan John Burns Centre, Carmarthen Road, Kidwelly. Every session is specifically aimed to stimulate the brain in a fun and non-threatening way. Come along to exercise your brain, meet with friends and have a great morning. Refreshments are included in the cost of £5 for service users and £1 for carers/family members. For further details contact Janet Lewis (manager) on 01554 890896.

Flower arranging classes Very basic flower arranging classes held on the first and third Tuesday 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.

Baby Boogie Held at Trinity Methodist Church, Kidwelly. Musical fun for babies and toddlers from 9.15am to 10.15am, £1 per child (siblings welcome during school holidays) on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month.

Trinity Methodist Church Coffee morning held every Wednesday from 10am-11.30am. A warm welcome to all.

Short mat bowls held every Wednesday from 1pm-3pm at the Princess Gwenllian Centre. A fee of £5 is payable which includes tea and biscuits. Bowls are also provided if required.

Come and support your local library Open every Wednesday from noon-4pm at the Princess Gwenllian Centre, Hillfield Villas.

Ladies-only kickboxing classes Sessions are now held every Wednesday at Princess Gwenllian Centre at 7pm. To avoid disappointment, booking is highly recommended as numbers are limited. For further information please contact Shogun Cymru via Facebook Messenger.

Kidwelly Gardening Club meets on the third Thursday of the month in the rugby club at 7.30pm.

Kidwelly Rugby Club Bingo every Thursday at 8pm. All welcome.

Kidwelly Pop-up Market held on the first Saturday of each month. Fresh produce available – artisan bread, preserves, jams, fresh veg, wood-fired pizza and many more stalls. Come along and give your support to local producers. Côr Meibion Dyffryn Tywi / Dyffryn Tywi Male Voice Choir are desperately looking for new members. If anyone is interested, please contact chairman Martin Henry (01554 890886 / 07971 021726) or secretary Derrick Rowlands (01269 860996 / 07891 467663).

St Clears

Bethlehem Newydd Pwlltrap a Gibeon Bancyfelin Gofalaeth y Parchg. Rhodri Glyn Thomas. Dydd Sul, Mehefin 12 – Bethlehem Newydd oedfa yng ngofal Mr Alun Lenny am 10 o’r gloch. Croeso cynnes i bawb.

Meidrim Tess Sinden

01994 230854 tess@pleasantview.org.uk

Services St David’s, Meidrim: June 12, Trinity Sunday, 9.45am Morning Prayer; June 19, Trinity 1, 11.15am Holy Eucharist; June 26, Trinity 2, 11.15am Morning Prayer. St Martin and St Enfail’s Merthyr: June 12, Trinity Sunday, 11.15am Holy Eucharist; June 19, Trinity 1, 9.45am Morning Prayer; June 26, Trinity 2, 9.45am Holy Eucharist. All are welcome at any of the above services and events. Please refer to our regular announcements sheets and to the AWL Bro Sanclêr LMA Facebook page for details of other services and events.

Llandysul

Eglwys Talgarreg Tractor Run Saturday, July 9, at 10.30am, to commence from Glan yr Afon Arms, Talgarreg.

Taith Gerdded Tregroes Dydd Sadwrn, Mehefin 11, 10yb, Cwrdd yn Ty Newydd, Gorrig, SA44 4JP (parcio mewn cilfan gyferbyn). Cerdded ar hyd yr heol gefn i Croeslan, yna lawr i Tregroes ac yn ol i Tynewydd i gael lluniaeth ysgafn yn yr ardd. Taith gwaddol hawdd, tua 1.5 awr. Croeso i gwn. Oedolion £3. Plant o dan 16 oed yn rhad ac am ddim. Am fanylion am y daith cysylltu â Beth 07901 716957.

Llandysul Show 100 Club winners January: Meinir Jones, Alltyblacca; Minnie Davies, Drefach; Gwyndaf Jones, Blaencwmerwydd; Nia Davies, Maesglas. February: Betty Rees, Llandysul; Clive Edwards, Pontweli; Gethin Jones, Pontsian; Hawys Shaw, Horeb. March: Rhian Morris, Llynyfran; Gethin Davies, Pembrock Dock; Teulu Jones, Blaencwmerwydd; Mair Davies, Brynmair. April: Hawys Shaw, Horeb; Ap P Ayres; Sara Jones, Pontsian; Nest James, Saron. May: Clive Edwards, Pontweli; Enfys Wyse, Saron; Meinir Jones.

Alltyblacca; Ann Jones, Bangor Teifiews.

Cylch Cinio Llandysul Cynhaliwyd cinio dathlu Gwyl Dewi a’r Mawrth 7 yng Ngwesty’r Porth. Wedi croeso’r Cadeirydd cafwyd pryd o fwyd blasus. Y siaradwr gwadd y noson oedd Tim Evans sydd yn aelod o’r Cylch. Symudodd Tim i Landysul yn 2018 ac mae wedi dysgu siarad Cymraeg. Bu’n siarad am ei swydd fel ystadegydd i Senedd Cymru. Mae yn paratoi ystadegau ar faterion megis amaethyddiaeth, addysg, yr amgylchedd a Covid-19. Y Cadeirydd Brian Teifi fu’n diolch i Tim. I gyfarfod olaf y tymor ym Mis Ebrill aethom i Glwb Rygbi Castell Newydd Emlyn. Croesawyd pawb gan y cadeirydd, a chydymdeimlodd yn ddwys â David Lewis ar farwolaeth ei chwaer. Gofynnwyd y gras gan Huw Thomas, ac ar ôl y gwledda, Mr Chris Jones o Gastell Newydd Emlyn oedd ein gwr gwadd. Mae Chris yn aelod ffyddlon o’r Clwb Rygbi a bu yn siarad yn ddiddorol iawn am ddatblygiad a llwyddiant y Clwb ers 1977. Talwyd y diolchiadau gan y Cynghorydd Keith Evans. Prengwyn Unfortunately there will be no show in Prengwyn this year but we will have a bingo at Gwarcefel Arms on Monday, August 22, at 8pm.