Burry Port
Carol Skelton
4 Greenhill, Y Graig, Burry Port. 01554 834371 carolmskelton@btinternet.com
Chwefror 5: Parchedig Christopher Owen, Cymun,10.30yb.
Garden Club On Monday, February 6, there is a meeting of the Pembrey and Burry Port Gardening Club at 7.15pm in the Community Hall, Pembrey. There is a talk on Incredible Edibles and a Seed Library all for £3 at the door for non-members,and £2 for members which includes refreshments and a raffle ticket. Experienced and novice gardeners are welcome to come along to see what we are about and bring your questions. Enquiries to Lynda, the secretary, on 01554 833490.
Craft group Every Monday at the Leslie Griffiths Centre, Burry Port Methodist Church, from 1.30pm-3.30pm. Join in with a project, bring your own or come for a chat. Refreshments available. Newcomers always welcome.
Lighthouse Library Bookswaps World Book Day is on March 2. From the start of February we will have a rail with costumes for you to purchase at a small charge. We are pleased to take donations of clean costumes when open. We will no longer open on a Monday evening through the winter. Open Tuesdays and Wednesdays 9.30am-2pm, second and fourth Fridays of month 9.30am-noon and 4pm-6pm, first and third Saturdays of the month 11am-2pm. Bookswaps is open at 69 Station Road between the Co-op and the fish and chip shop. Donations of books are temporarily restricted. There is a children’s cosy corner. Jigsaws £2 each, children’s gift bags of books and toys from £3, but most items in the library are free. Hours liable to change as staffed by volunteer.
NAAFI coffee morning for the Armed Forces community at the Ashburnham Hotel between 10am-noon on the last Wednesday of every month. The next one is today. Nothing to join, just come and have a coffee and chat.
Shogun Cymru Mainstream class (mixed 7yrs+) has started in Glan-y-mor School gymnasium, Burry Port, every Wednesday at 6.30pm. To book your place, please contact Shogun Cymru on Facebook Messenger or Instagram.
Coffee mornings The coffee morning on February 7 in Jerusalem Vestry is cancelled due to the fact that the boiler is broken so we will have no heating.
Burry Port Opera We rehearse on Wednesday evenings from 7pm-9pm in the Memorial Hall (except bank holidays). All new members are welcome. Singers, particularly men, and non-singers needed with other skills, stage sets, costumes, etc. For enquiries please call Bob on 01554 833630.
Burry Port Male Choir We have resumed rehearsals at 7pm in the Burry Port Memorial Hall. We rehearse at 7pm on Mondays and Thursdays (excluding bank holidays) usually at the Burry Port Memorial Hall or small Pensioners Hall (subject to change). 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.
Harbour Music and Poetry Our open mic weekly sessions are 7.30pm-10.30pm at Burry Port
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Yacht Club. It is a community project enabling people of all ages and abilities to share their musical and literary skills. All warmly invited. History Society The Pembrey and Burry Port society meet in the Ashburham Hotel at 7pm every second Tuesday in the month. Enquiries to Paul on 07803 185281 or email: preynoldsuk@yahoo.com. Coasting Pilot Quiz Now on Thursdays at 8pm in the rear restaurant raising funds for Burry Port Town Band and Burry Port Opera. Queries to Bob John on 01554 833630.
Short mat bowls The Pembrey and Burry Port club meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7pm (except bank holidays) in the Pembrey Community Centre, Mountain Road, SA16 0AJ and invite you to try a free taster session. Any questions, please contact Mary secretary on 07773 187347.
Quiz night Every Wednesday 7.30pm at the Pemberton Arms. Maximum teams of six at £1 per person. Food served from 5pm-8.30pm.
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 post codes. Main meal and dessert £5 per person. All allergies and food intolerances catered for but please mention at time of booking on 01554 834346.
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, 1pm-3pm. (The quiz has resumed on Tuesdays at 8pm; advisable to book due to limited space and tables.) 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 are always welcome. For information ring 0797 400 1049.
Ty Golau Dementia Charity Trust Ty Golau therapeutic group for people with memory problems meet every Monday morning from 10.15am for 10.30am until noon (except bank holidays) at Canolfan John Burns Centre, Carmarthen Road, Kidwelly. Every session is specifically aimed to stimulate the brain in a non-threatening, fun way. Refreshments are included in the cost of £5 for service users and £2 for carers/family members. Contact Janet Lewis on 01554 890896.
Cefn Sidan U3A February meetings: Thursday, February 2, Bus Pass Explorers go to Aberavon/port Talbot by 9.25am bus. Friday, February 3, the cycle group meet at 10.30am at the Blue Mussels at the harbour and at 2pm the crochet/arts group meet (bring your own items). Sunday, February 5, the lunch is at the Stradey Arms at 1pm. Monday, February 6, the Strollers meet at 2pm at the cycle sheds. Tuesday, February 7, is the committee meeting at 10.30am. Wednesday, February 8, is the coffee morning at 10.45am with book swap and the whist group at 2.30pm in the Neptune. Thursday, February 9, the book club meet in Jo Watt’s house at 10.30am. Wednesday, February 15, the quiz group meet at 2.15pm in the Neptune. Thursday, February 16, the luncheon club are at the Pembrey Inn for 1pm. Friday, February 17, the cycle group meet at 10.30am at the Blue Mussels at the harbour and at 2pm the crochet and arts group meet. Monday, Febraury 20, is the AGM at the main meeting at 2.15pm. Tuesday, February 21, Welsh history at 10.30am with the Story of the Severn Tunnel and the short walk group meet at the station bus stop at 2pm. Wednesday, February 22, is the Musical Gems group based on Desert Island Discs at 2pm. Who will be the castaway this month? Thursday, February 23, is the discussion group at 2pm. Monday, February 27, is the drama group at 2pm still needing new members. Tuesday, February 28, is Silver Screen trip to Llanelli by 11.55am bus (see Odeon website for film) cost is £3.50 if pre-booked or £4.50 at the door which includes a drink and biscuit. New U3A members will be most welcome to meetings in the new year. 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. The venue is 38 Station Road, Burry Port SA16 0LP. Open 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 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 at night Monday to Friday. This will be via our main information service telephone no: 0300 0200 002.
Digital Support Age Cymru Dyfed have dedicated digital champions on hand to support people 50+ 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