Community News
Penyfan and Llwynwhilwg Tenants and Residents Association (PLTRA)
PLTRA secretary David Skivington is in contact with housing officers and councillors and will try to help anyone seeking advice, contact him on 01554 770770, or any committee members.
Cruyff Court Penyfan Project The Cruyff Court in Penyfan Park is now officially open from 8am to 8pm daily. For up-and-coming planned activities or booking, call Llanelli Town Council on 01554 774352.
St Paul’s Family Centre During April, we have lots of planned events and activities for families, for more details and booking, etc call 01554 775338, email sarahwstpauls@ plantdewi.co.uk or visit our Facebook page.
Llanelli Multicultural Network We have arranged a family friendly “Walk in the Woods” on April 22. Booking essential, call Becky on 07485 130613. Our weekly Multicultural Drop-In Centre will reopen after the Easter holiday on Tuesday from 10.30am-12.30pm at EJ’s Café, Vauxhall Road, Llanelli SA15 3BD. Free English lessons, a chance to make new friends, pop in for a chat and a cuppa, everybody welcome, contact Annie on 07952 128108, email lmcnchair@live.co.uk
Age Cymru Dyfed We have been given a number of Alcatel tablet and Vodaphone sim cards to loan out to people aged 50-plus for up to six weeks. We have digital champions who can support you with the getting online. If you are interested in loaning a device please email p.mcilroy@agecymrudyfed.org. uk
Llanelli Community Partnership For news and community updates including our Connect 2021 Project see our Facebook page or call us on 07956 592806.
People Speak Up For more information regarding our up-and-coming activities contact us on 07972 651920 or email info@ peoplespeakup.co.uk
Carmarthenshire Communities for Work+ For information and updates on free courses and support into work, call us on 07815 651601 or email employmentsupport@ carmarthenshire.gov.uk
Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT)
For more information on reporting a crime, and when to call 999 or 101 go to our website and type in “Report a crime”. If you’ve been affected by crime, either as a victim or a witness, help and support is available. You can follow your Neighbourhood Policing Team on Twitter @NPTLlanelliTown. Contact PCSO 8002 Lauren Hopkins on 101 or email lauren.hopkins@dyfed-powys.pnn. police
FAN (Friends and Neighbours) Group A chance to meet new people or improving your language learning. For more details of face-to-face and online FAN meetings call Philippa on 07938 978397.
Llanelli and District Twinning Association For more information see our Facebook page or call 07956 592806.
Your local councillors Your county councillors are Eryl Morgan (01554 759115) and Jeff Edmunds (01554 755853). Your town councillors are Jeff Edmunds, 01554 755853; M D Cranham, JP, 01554 753660; J S Edmunds, 01554 755853; L A Edmunds, 01554 755853; M P Edmunds, 01554 756377; W E Skinner, 01554 774361; C A Reed, 07814 437537.
Nia Griffith MP can be contacted on 01554 756374.
Lee Waters MS can be contacted on 01554 774902.
Pontyberem Keith Evans
43 Brandyway, Pontyberem.
01269 871955. keithevans806@ btinternet.com
Councillors retiring Two Pontyberem community councillors are not seeking re-election in May. They are councillors Keith Evans, Conservative, and Peter Lewis, Labour. Both have thanked colleagues and locals for their help and support over many years.
County council election Two candidates are declared for the Pontyberem County Council seat election on May 5. Plaid Cymru’s Liam Bowen and Labour’s Michael Jones.
Community council elections For the first time in a decade there will be an election for the 12 community council places on May 5. Candidate total 14, comprised of two Independents, four Labour and eight Plaid Cymru. Local voters can use up to 12 votes in the community election. Postal votes are expected to arrive with those qualifying in the next few days.
Rally Club Gwendraeth Valley car rally members, under the chairmanship of Mike Jones, meets each Thursday from 7pm in Pontyberem Rugby Club.
Post Office hours Located in CK’s supermarket the Post Office now operates six days a week, Monday to Friday 9am to 5.30pm, Saturday 9am to 3pm and is closed on Sunday.
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.
Library hours The local library in the Memorial Hall operates on Mondays from 3pm to 7pm and on 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 to Anja on 01269 870891.
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. Please contact Age Cymru Dyfed on 01554 784080 or email p.mcilroy@ agecymrudyfed.org
Tumble
Outdoor bowls is back The new season has begun for the Cross Hands and District Community Bowls Club. Outdoor bowls is a game that can be played by people of all ages and abilities. The bowling green will be open to all members from Saturday, April 16. For anyone wishing to try outdoor bowls the first month is free. The annual fee for all new members after the initial month is £40. The club does not charge green fees. For existing members the annual fee is £100. The bowling green is in Cross Hands Park. See the FB page for more information.
Swimming success Congratulations to Mabli Collyer who competed in the British Swimming Championships recently. Mabli came second in the Junior Final of the 100 metre breaststroke. She was fourth in the Junior Final of the 200 metre breaststroke earlier in the week. She was the youngest competitor in both finals. Mabli is a pupil at Ysgol Maes Y Gwendraeth and her parents, Rickie (Maesgwern) and Meinir (Dan y Graig), were brought up in Tumble.
Colts football Tumble Colts Juniors has places for youngsters in Years 6/7/8 who enjoy playing football. Training is free and the club prides itself on providing a ‘safe and fun environment’. Find more information on the club’s Facebook page.
Surgery Meddygfa’r Tymbl app Meddygfa’r Tymbl now has a surgery app. Patients can click on the link to order medication, get news updates and more. Apple: https://tinyurl. com/2jn97cjtAndroidhttps://tinyurl.com/ yau6yzj2
Llannon Community Council The council’s aim is to improve the quality of life of residents. The election for community councillors takes place on May 5. Ten councillors will be elected for the Tumble Ward (the villages of Tumble, Llannon, and Cwmmawr). Five councillors represent the Cross Hands Ward: As there were only five candidates for these seats, there will be no election and all five are automatically elected. The election for the two seats on the county council for Llannon Ward (covering Cross Hands, Cwmmawr, Llannon and Tumble) also takes place on May 5. Postal votes will be sent out before that. Further information is available on the Carmarthenshire Council website. You can also find useful information on the community council’s website. http:// www.ccllannon.org.uk/ or email the clerk at llannonccclerk@outlook.com or see Facebook Cymunedau Mynydd Mawr Communities or One Voice Wales website: Good Councillors Guide.
Neuadd y Tymbl Saturday market: The hall will be hosting a monthly Saturday market with stalls for local traders. Please contact the clerk if interested. Coming soon: An Evening with Ceri Dupree in May; Jubilee Afternoon Tea with Peter Karrie in June; An Evening with Scott Quinnell in October. Eisteddfod Gadeiriol y Tymbl is back in September. Various regular activities and services are now available in the hall. Performance Factory children’s stage school: Monday, 4.307.30pm. Line dancing: Thursdays, 1.303.30pm. Cyfle i Bawb: Every other Tuesday, 1-3pm. Pat 01269 831773. Zumba: Monday, 8-9pm; Wednesday, 7.30-8.30pm. Turn’d Up Fitness: Thursday, 7-8pm. Happy Feet Clinic and Heart Clinic: By appointment. For more information about any of these or if your group/society would like to discuss the possibility of meeting in the hall, please contact Mrs Clare Hope at llannonccclerk@ outlook.com. The hall is available again for private functions such as birthday and wedding parties.
Cross Hands Cinema is open on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays. Films showing are listed on the Facebook page, together with certification and a synopsis.
Mobile library The county mobile library is available in the car park opposite the hall on Tuesdays from 1.45-4pm. You can request any item available in any of the public libraries in Carmarthenshire free either through the online catalogue or ask the mobile library staff. For those who may not be able to visit the mobile or other library, the book swap shelves will be available in the old library in the hall again soon. You may bring a book and swap it for another or just borrow a book and bring it back.