Carmarthen
Ian Lewis
07790 591150 ian.lewis@mediawales.co.uk
Babell Zion Newydd Minister Reverend Nicholas Bee. Service on Sunday at 2pm will be led by Reverend Dorian Davies; there will be no Sunday Club. Lammas Street Baptist Church Service at 11am on Sunday will be one of Holy Communion led by our pastor Martin Dalling.
Penuel Caerfyrddin, Bedyddwyr Gweinidog y Parchedig Aron Treharne. Sul: 10.30yb, Oedfa Gymraeg/Welsh service with translation; 5.30pm, English service. Mercher: 6yh, Cyfarfod Gweddi (bilingual).
Lammas Street Baptist Church Service at 11am on Sunday will be led by Reverend Chris Rees. The Cellar Café is open on Wednesday from 10am to 2pm serving light lunches and includes a craft stall.
Heol Awst, Eglwys Annibynnol Sul, am 10yb yng Nghapel Heol Awst, Oedfa Gymun yng ngofal Y Parchedig Wynn Vittle. Am 3yp, oedfa yng ngofal Joan Thomas.
Y Priordy, Eglwys Annibynnol Gweinidog y Parchedig Beti-Wyn James. Am 10yb: Cwrdd yr Ofalaeth gyda Catrin Heledd a’r teulu a’n gweinidog. Bydd Cymundeb. Yn yr hwyr am 5yh: oedfa gyda’n Gweinidog.
Tabernacl, Eglwys y Bedyddwyr Gweinidog y Parchedig Peter Cutts. Dydd Sul, bydd oedfa Gymun am 10yb a’r gweinidog yn gwasanaethu. Carmarthen Evangelical Church 11 The Parade, Carmarthen. Pastor Reverend Adrian Brake. Today, tomorrow and Friday at 7pm – Bible study and prayer meetings. Saturday, 8am, Revival prayer meeting. Sunday, 10.30am and 5.30pm – Pastor. Monday, 1.30pm, Ladies’ Fellowship. Tuesday, 7pm, Bible study and prayer meeting – Pastor.
Christ Church Vicar Canon Patrick Thomas. Services for Sunday, Feast of the Epiphany/Gwyl yr Ystwyll: 9.15am, Family Eucharist with a Children’s Address, 11yb, Cymun Bendigaid and at 5pm, Evening Prayer/Hwyrol Weddi. The Mothers’ Union meet on Monday at 2pm in the church hall for their afternoon tea party.
Bancyfelin
Capeli Cana a Bancyfelin Dydd Sul, Cymun Undebol i’r Ofalaeth yng Nghapel Y Priordy am 10yb dan arweiniad Catrin Heledd Jones a’n gweinidog, y Parchedig Beti-Wyn James.
Brechfa Forest
Caroline Evans
Gwylfa, Gwernogle. 01267 202305 cothivoice@yahoo.co.uk
Brechfa Market Monthly stall-holder market on Saturday from 10am to noon at Brechfa Church Hall. Lots of stalls, gifts, crafts, local produce, fresh bread, baked products, bacon rolls and refreshments. To book a stall contact Lorna on 202359. Info 01267 202727 or 07733 336865. Proceeds towards the church hall restoration and Victoria Park.
Whist On the first Saturday of the month at 7.30pm in Brechfa Church Hall. Pilgrim Service at Llanfihangel Rhos y Corn Wednesday, January 9, at the earlier time of 5pm at St Michael’s Llanfihangel, SA32 7RY – now the second Wednesday of the month – a service of prayer and meditation. Info Roger Nock on 01267 202347.
Brechfa WI The next meeting is on Monday, January 14, at 7.30pm. The speaker is Helen Evans, Abergorlech, on her time as a vet. Competition is a photograph of a farm animal. Visitors and new members welcome.
Brechfa 60+ Clwb Trigain Next meeting on Tuesday, January 15, at 2pm in Brechfa Church Hall – annual general meeting followed by tea and cakes. Church in Wales services Sunday at 11am at St Teilo Brechfa. 2.30pm at St Michael’s Church Llanfihangel Rhos y Corn followed by tea/coffee time in the church hall – special service to celebrate the decorated windows. Info Roger Nock on 01267 202347.
Abergorlech
Abergorlech Lunch Club Wednesday, January 30, at 12.30pm in Abergorlech Church Hall – £5 for main course and pudding. Great food, lovely company – all welcome. Please book tickets beforehand to reduce waste – call Reverend Delyth Wilson on 01558 685 764 or Mary Thomas 01558 685 474.
Bro Dyfri Local Ministry Area Sunday joint service at Caio at 10.30am. Info Reverend Delyth Wilson, 01558 685764.
Llandyfaelog
Arthur Davies
01267 267267 arthur.trevor@btopenworld.com
Kidwelly Probus Club Meets on the fourth Wednesday every month, at 10am in the conference room at the rear of the Gwenllian Centre. The next meeting will be on Wednesday, January 23. The speaker will be John Geary on OAP Rights, AGM at 9.30am. For further details contact the chairman on (01554) 891241. Llandyfaelog Pensioners Association The next get-together will be for bingo this Friday. Following that will be the AGM on Friday, January 25. Entertainment and refreshments will be served at the end of the meeting. All enquiries phone the secretary, Maureen on (01267) 223768.
Llandyfaelog Community Council Meetings take place in the hall at 7.30pm prompt, on the first Thursday in the month. www.llandyfaelog.org.uk is the community newsletter for all to read. All information call the clerk (01267) 267647 or llandyfaelog@btinternet.com. Carmarthen Film Club The next movie is Mary Poppins, the classic musical fantasy from 1964, running time 133mins, showing at 7.30pm, on Wednesday, January 9. Please note, this showing is one week later than normal so it does not clash with festivities. All film-goers, including school groups (by pre-booking), welcome. Details contact Arthur Davies on email address above.
Short mat bowls The club will meet on Mondays and Wednesdays at 7.30pm in Llandyfaelog Hall. All enquiries to Caroline Stiles (01267) 267245.
St Maelog’s Church Services at 11.15am every other Sunday unless otherwise stated. January 6, Epiphany Sunday, English Eucharist. January 20, 3rd Sunday of Epiphany, bilingual Eucharist. Mondays in St Mary’s parish room: coffee and chat 10am to noon. All enquiries to Sarah Walters on (01267) 267730. Capel Penygraig Gweinidog y Parchedig Meirion Sewell. Oedfaon am 10.30yb. Ionawr 6: Gweinidog. Ymholiadau i Geraint Roberts ar 01267 229047.
Llansawel
Bill Davis
01558 685696 twmdavis@gmail.com
Coffee morning On Friday from 10am in the village hall. £1 admission covers tea and cakes etc. Run by the Senior Citizens, everyone welcome. Bingo optional around 11am. £1 per game. All receipts returned as prizes. Come along or phone Bill on 01558 685696.
Film Club Black Klansman (Cert 15) in the village hall on Friday at 7.30pm. Come along and join on the night (£10 annual membership fee, all shows free) or phone Bill on 685696.
Private children’s birthday party On Saturday from 11am in the village hall. New windows Three small windows in the lean-to extension at the rear of the village hall have been replaced with PVCU double-glazed units. This is the latest stage in the conversion of the small extension to a scullery, enhancing the hall’s kitchen. A new dual-fuel range cooker was installed in the kitchen a few months ago. The new windows were paid for from the village hall’s funds.
Llansteffan
Kay Anthony
2 Ferry Point, Llansteffan. canthony225@btinternet.com 01267 241677
Panto time Tickets are being snapped up for the Llangain Players’ Little Red Riding Hood to be performed at Llangain Hall on Friday and Saturday, starting at 7.30pm. The Saturday matinee will start at 2.30pm. Price of the ticket is £7 but a concessionary price of £6 and a family ticket for four at £20 are also available. Please ring Nigel on 241037 or Simon on 241495 to book your tickets now. Start the year with some good old slapstick, great music and lots of laughs.
Church services On Sunday there will be morning prayer in Llansteffan Church at the usual time of 9.45am.
Best decorated house The judges had no doubt of the winner this year awarding first prize to Darren and Angela Sainty for their wonderful illuminations, and in joint second place were Delyth Davies and Rhian Evans who always make such a grand effort in brightening up the village. Well done to all who took part.
Marie Curie fundraiser On Saturday, January 19, the hall will be the venue for a Bavarian Night with music courtesy of an oompah band. Tickets are £10 each and are now available from the village store or from Una on 241308. Bring your own drinks but food will be included in the ticket price. Start time is 7.30pm.
Cwmdu
Celia Lawday
01558 685606 celialawday@btinternet.com
Smallholders’ Group The next meeting will be in the Cwmdu Inn tonight from 7pm. Bring a plate of food to share. For more information, please contact Pete Mitchell on 01558 685815, or refer to Talley and Cwmdu Smallholders on Facebook.
Cymdeithas Cwmdu The monthly meeting will be tomorrow at 7.30pm in the Cwmdu Inn. Everyone is invited to attend, to discuss the success or otherwise of past events, to offer ideas for future social events and any other aspects of life in the community, the shop, pub and restaurant throughout the year. Everyone is invited to attend. Please note the earlier time as this meeting will be followed by a directors’ meeting.
Folk night A free night of music in the Cwmdu Inn from 8pm on Friday, January 4. Come and join in the open session or just listen – you will be very welcome. Community restaurant Restaurant and bar meals will be available in the Cwmdu Inn on Saturday from 7pm to 9.30pm. For details of the chef, menu and to book (advisable), please ring the shop/ bar on 01558 685156.
Lottery The winners of the Cymdeithas Cwmdu Lottery Christmas draw on December 22, when all the winning numbers in the National Lottery, including the bonus ball, receives a prize were as follows. Number 32 Byron Walters– £5; No 24 Donna & Martin Peake – £10; No 15 Dawn Richards – £15; No 04 Dilwyn Thomas – £20; No 17 Rik Mayes– £25; No 56 Jane Davies – £30; the bonus ball No 31 with the big prize of £50 has no backer at the moment, so the monies go back into Cymdeithas funds. We have several other numbers available for backing at £1 per week at present, so if you would like to support Cymdeithas Cwmdu in helping to run the community’s activities and be in with a chance of winning the £30 weekly prize, please ask in the shop or pub, or phone 01558 685156.
Penygroes
Calfaria Dydd Sul am 11yb, oedfa ddwyieithog; nos Sul am 5.30yh, oedfa Gymraeg a Chymun, gyda’r gweinidog yn gwasanaethu.
Crugybar Quiz night In the village Hall with Mike and Dave on Saturday, January 12, at 7.30pm. Admission £2. Tea and coffee available at half time, otherwise bring your favourite drinks and nibbles, and your friends.
French language classes In the village hall every Monday from 6pm. Contact Gillian Bowler on 07741 477356 or 01550 760067.
Belly dancing In the village hall every Tuesday from 5.30pm. Contact Elena on 01558 658321.
Italian language classes In the village hall every Wednesday from 6pm. Contact Gillian Bowler on 07741 477356 or 01550 760067.
Yoga In the village hall every Thursday from 7pm. Contact Elena on 01558 685321.
Hall hire The village hall is available for hire from £5 an hour. Details from Anne on 01558 685570.
Llandeilo
Llandeilo Country Market Now in the vestry of Capel Newydd in Crescent Road (next door to the Civic Hall). Our producers cook, craft and grow a wide range of local, seasonal, fresh foods and handcrafted gifts. We are open between 8.30am and 12.30pm - free entry. Orders can be taken and be ready for collection every Friday. Find us on Facebook. New cooks, growers and crafters always welcome.
Ammanford
Byron Evans
25 Cwmamman Road, Ammanford. byronevans1@hotmail.com
Poppy Appeal total Ammanford Royal British Legion are delighted to announce that thanks to the generosity of the people of the Ammanford area during the recent Poppy Appeal, more than £15,400 was raised, a magnificent amount for an area of our size. Kenny Burton and all his Legion colleagues are massively grateful for all your support, as always.
West Wales Poundies Dog Rescue The group, who opened their first (hopefully the first of many) charity shops recently, have raffled a (very) large teddy bear which was kindly donated, as well as chocolates, etc, which was drawn by Max from the Jewellery Shop, and £125 raised. Thanks to the ladies who give of their time to work in the shop and who sold raffle tickets – you know who you are. Thank you all from the WWP volunteers, all help is greatly appreciated, since most dogs coming in are unneutered, not vaccinated, etc, some need operations and so vets’ bills have been high of late. Full Monty for charity On Saturday, January 12, the Amman Valley Full Monty will be held at Brynaman Hall Cinema (8pm), organised by Saron Hall and Debbie Elias, raising money for breast and prostate cancer charities.
Learn a new year skill Various Get Started short courses are being run by Coleg Sir Gâr’s Ammanford Campus in January. A number of 10-week courses, including childcare, bricklaying, playwork, electrical wiring, painting and decorating, health, care, plastering, plumbing, carpentry and tiling. Meanwhile, Get Started courses are being offered, including computer coding, web design, fashion illustration, clothes-making, car maintenance, tyre-fitting, book-keeping, grass-cutting, hedging, stone wall building, chainsaw skills, agriculture and tree planting. Call 01554 748179 or emial admissions@colegsirgar.ac.uk to find out more.
Cylch Cinio Cymraeg Rhydaman Yn ôl yr arfer ers bron 20 mlynedd, byddwn yn dechrau’r flwyddyn newydd gyda cwis, a hynny o dan ofal yr arbenigwr yn a maes, sef Edwyn Williams, Capel Hendre. Sylwer mai ar yr ail nos Iau yn Ionawr y cynhelir y ginio, nos Iau, Ionawr 10, yn Neuadd Ddinesig Aman, Rhydaman, am 7.15yh. Beth am ymuno â ni? Fe gewch naw cinio dau-gwrs gyda gwledd o siaradwyr amrywiol, cymdeithas hapus a chroesawgar, a hynny i gyd am £90. Bargen y flwyddyn! Am manylion pellach, cysylltwch â’r ysgrifennydd Elfryn Thomas (01269 593679) neu ar elfryn.thomas@ btinternet.com
Ammanford Torch Fellowship Please note there will be no January meeting for Ammanford Torch Fellowship Group. Thank you all for your invaluable support again in 2018 and we wish everyone a happy new year. Our next meeting will be on Saturday, February 2, from 2.30pm to 4pm at Ammanford Evangelical Church, Wind Street, Ammanford. These meetings give support and fellowship to blind and partially-sighted people; come along for friendship, fellowship, musical entertainment and light refreshments; volunteer drivers are available for door to door travel, contact George (01269 826647) for more details.
Ammanford Town Band Had a predictably busy December with numerous engagements at local residential homes, concerts and shopping outlets playing carols. The Pick (Ammanford Social), Parcwern Old People’s Home, and Tesco store, Ammanford, were just three of the very many venues for the band to visit before Christmas.
Cor Merched Tybie Are looking for a musical director starting in January. We practise weekly at Llandybie RFC (7pm to 9pm) every Wednesday. Anyone interested in the vacancy should contact Marie on cmtybie@yahoo.co.uk or 01269 851773. Amman Valley Art Group Wishes to thank everyone who supported their recent arts and crafts fair held at and in aid of Saron Village Hall. Organisers were delighted to announce that the total of £386 was raised. Diolch i bawb.
80th birthday Recently celebrating his 80th birthday was Ammanford man Jim Thomas, of Hall Street. Jim was joined by family and friends for a celebration party at Amman United Rugby Club, where Delyth and her team put on a sumptuous buffet and Terry provided the entertainment.
Cwmaman
Byron Evans
25 Cwmamman Road, Ammanford. byronevans1@hotmail.com