Burry Port
Carol Skelton, 4 Greenhill, Y Graig, Burry Port. SA16 0DP 01554 834371 carolmskelton@btinternet.com
Dog fouling in Pembrey and Burry Port
The enforcement department of Carmarthenshire Council is grateful for the information received by the public of the many areas of particular concern, which will be shared with the various officers who patrol our areas and hopefully their presence will help reduce the problem and catch some of the offenders.
Dog thefts Dyfed-Powys Police have set up a task force to tackle dog thefts and have allocated a chief inspector to lead their operational response. The police ask to be updated with any information that people think will help them with their investigations by any of the following methods: 101@ dyfed-powys.pnn.police.uk, or phone 101, or 999 in an emergency.
Cefn Sidan U3A It has been more than 12 months since we last were able to meet with each other. Our activities have had to be put on hold. Group leaders continue to plan for the day when we can resume activities, but with the rollout of inoculations and the continuing fall in incidences of Covid-19, there is light at the end of the tunnel. There are a number of things available on the U3A website you can get involved in. If you enjoy writing, or you fancy having a go, there is a national competition that you may wish to get involved with. The idea is to write a short story on the theme ‘freedom’. It should have a maximum of 1,500 words, to be submitted in MS Word or PDF format and be fictional or non-fictional. Entries to be submitted between July 1 and August 31. Entries should be sent to: shortstorywalesu3a@gmail. com. Full details are available online on the U3A news from around Wales website. If you want to take part but don’t have access to IT then forward your entry to the chairman, Paul, who will submit it on your behalf.
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 will be via our main Information service telephone no, 0300 0200 002.
Food Forward food boxes Collaborating with Fairshare and Pembrey and Burry Port Town Council, Food Forward Burry Port is a Lottery-funded project which will support residents in your area. For £3.50 a week we will provide a bag of food with a variety of produce to the value of £15-£20. You don’t need a referral. Contact Ceinwen on 07958 649932 or email clloyd@cbsa.org.uk.
Meals on Wheels Pembrey and Burry Port Town Council every Monday and Wednesday lunchtime will deliver a homecooked hot meal to your door by volunteers. This is for Pembrey and Burry Port postcodes. Cost of main meal £4, main meal and dessert £5. To book call 07904 036232 or email louise.robinson@ pembreyburryport-tc.gov.uk. Please make clear at time of booking any food intolerances or allergies.
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 for 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 similar free service is offered by the Red Cross between 10am and 6pm daily on 0808 196 3651.
Coronavirus Support Group
We have two support numbers to contact if you would like a supportive chat. Rev Eldon Phillips on 07971 672985 and Angharad Lloyd (Welsh-speaker) on 07930 135891.Also there is the Coronavirus West Wales Support Group on Facebook with Rob Evans, county councillor for Dafen. We have so many living alone in our community. Our volunteer system is up and running. Thank you to everyone who has contacted us to register. We need to protect our elderly and those with underlying health issues, and we can help. If you need help or know of anyone that needs help please get in touch and you will be linked with a volunteer living nearest to you. This system is working well. Contact John on 07949 967496 or Amanda on 07817 185976.