Carmarthen
Ian Lewis
07790 591150 ian.lewis@mediawales.co.uk
Babell Zion Newydd Minister Rev Nicholas Bee. Service on Sunday at 10.30am will be a communion service led by the minister. Sunday Club 2pm. Penuel Caerfyrddin, Bedyddwyr Gweinidog y Parchedig Aron Treharne. Sul: 9.30yb – Ysgol Sul; 10.30yb – Oedfa Gymraeg/Welsh service with translation. Sunday: 5.30pm – English service. Mercher: 6yh – Cyfarfod Gweddi (bilingual).
Lammas Street Baptist Church The Reverend Chris Rees will lead our worship at 11am on Sunday.
Heol Awst, Eglwys Annibynnol Sul, am 10yb, yng Nghapel Heol Awst, Oedfa’r Ofalaeth yng ngofal Y Parchedig Hywel Wyn Richards, Penybont-ar-Ogwr. Am 3yp, yn Festri Heol Awst, oedfa yng ngofal Y Parchedig Hywel Wyn Richards. Tabernacl, Eglwys y Bedyddwyr Gweinidog y Parchedig Peter Cutts. Dydd Sul bydd oedfa am 10yb a’r Chwaer Mererid Hopwood yn gwasanaethu. Ebenezer Gospel Hall, Blue Street The gospel service will be at 4pm on Sunday with speaker Huw Rees from Carmarthen. There will be a buffet tea to follow. Further details can be found on our website, www.carmarthenchurch.co.uk
Y Priordy, Eglwys Annibynnol Gweinidog y Parchedig Beti-Wyn James. Am 10yb: Cwrdd Plant a Phobl Ifainc gyda’n gweinidog. Lansio Apêl Madagasgar. Cwrdd eglwys wedi’r oedfa.
Bancyfelin
Capel Cana Dydd Sul. Oedfa am 2yp dan arweiniad ein gweinidog, y Parchedig Beti-Wyn James.
Brechfa Forest
Caroline Evans
Gwylfa, Gwernogle. 01267 202305 cothivoice@yahoo.co.uk
Pilgrim Service At Llanfihangel Rhos y Corn today 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 at 7.30pm. Speaker is Helen Evans, Abergorlech, on her time as a vet. Competition photograph of a farm animal.
Brechfa 60+ Clwb Trigain The next meeting is on Tuesday at 2pm in Brechfa Church Hall – AGM followed by tea and cakes.
Cuppa with a Copper Thursday, January 17, from 10.30am to noon outside Brechfa Church Hall – third Thursday of the month. Officers from Llandeilo Police Station will be holding the monthly informal session. For more details contact PCSO Roger Anthony on 101. Brechfa Whist Drive Monday, January 21 at 7.30pm in Brechfa Church Hall. Just Foot Care This toenail cutting service’s next session is on Tuesday, January 22, in Brechfa Church Hall from 9.15am – phone to book in on 07968 553634.
Broadband issues meeting On Thursday, January 24, at 5pm at the Pontargothi Hall. If you live in the Cothi and Towy Valleys in the Carmarthen East and Dinefwr constituency then contact Adam Price AM’s office on 01269 597677 if you wish to attend – the chance to air your problems of broadband connectivity in rural areas despite promises from the Welsh Government.
Brechfa Village Trust/Victoria Community Park AGM on Thursday, January 24, at 8pm in the Forest Arms, Brechfa. A welcome to all who are interested in the development of the park. Info from Mari on 01267 202284. Church in Wales services Sunday at 11am at St Teilo, Brechfa. Info from Roger Nock on 01267 202347.
Abergorlech
Broadband issues meeting On Thursday, January 24 at 5pm at the Pontargothi Hall. If you live in the Cothi and Towy Valleys in the Carmarthen East and Dinefwr constituency then contact Adam Price AM’s office on 01269 597677 if you wish to attend – the chance to air your problems of broadband connectivity in rural areas despite promises from the Welsh Government.
Bro Dyfri Local Ministry Area Sunday at 9.30am at Abergorlech and Caio, 11am at Talley. Choir and cake at Llansawel at 3pm. Info from the Rev Delyth Wilson on 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. 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 meeting will be the AGM on Friday, January 25. Entertainment and refreshments will be served at the end of the meeting. For 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. The next meeting will be on February 7. The community newsletter is at www.llandyfaelog.org.uk for all to read. For all information call the clerk on 01267 267647 or email llandyfaelog@ btinternet.com.
Carmarthen Film Club The next movie is Mary Poppins, the classic musical fantasy from 1964, running time 133 minutes, showing at 7.30pm tonight. NB this showing is one week later than normal due not to clash with festivities. All film-goers including school groups (by pre-booking), welcome. For more details contact Arthur Davies at the above email address.
Short mat bowls The club meets on Mondays and Wednesdays at 7.30pm in Llandyfaelog Hall. All enquiries to Caroline Stiles on 01267 267245.
St Maelog’s Church Services at 11.15am every other Sunday unless otherwise stated. January 20, 3rd Sunday of Epiphany,
Capel Penygraig Gweinidog: Parch Meirion Sewell. Oedfaon am 10.30yb. Ionawr 13, Parchedig Tom Evans. Ionawr 20, Gweinidog. Ionawr 27, Margaret Griffiths. Chwefror 3, Gweinidog. Chwefror 10, Garry Nicholas. Chwefror 17, Gweinidog. Chwefror 24, oedfa aelodau. Ymholiadau i Geraint Roberts ar 01267 229047.
Llansawel
Bill Davis
01558 685696 twmdavis@gmail.com
Dog obedience training Today in the Village Hall from 10.30am to 12.30pm and 2pm to 4pm and on Monday from 10.30am to 12.30pm and 7pm to 9pm. Call Kathleen on 01558 685858.
Post Office van On Friday from 10.30am to 11.30am and on Monday from 2.15pm to 3.15pm in the Village Hall grounds.
Film Club Jurassic World Fallen Kingdom (12) 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. Knitting Group On Monday in the Village Hall ante room from 1pm to 3pm. Call Jo on 07545 190383 or come along. Puppy basic training On Monday in the Village Hall from 6pm to 7pm. Six-week course. Call Kathleen on 01558 685858.
Cylch Meithrin Llansawel Every week day from 8.45am to 12.45pm in the customised portable building in the Village Hall grounds. Tuition and fun in Welsh for two to three-year-olds. Call Emma on 07855 816156.
Llansteffan
Kay Anthony
2 Ferry Point, Llansteffan. canthony225@btinternet.com 01267 241677
Boxing Day swim Once again there was a good turnout for the dash to the sea with more than 66 people taking the plunge, many in eye-catching and eyewatering outfits and our county councillor Carys braving the waves in full Welsh costume. A couple of the local lads set their breakfast table up to read the papers in the water with liquid refreshment to hand and were much admired for their bravery. Well over a hundred supporters applauded and enjoyed the mulled wine and bacon rolls in what is now an annual social event. Mock mayor Roger Davies thanks all who took part. Church services A service of Holy Communion will be held in Llansteffan Church on Sunday next celebrating Epiphany 1 at the usual time of 9.45am. A warm welcome to you all. A very big thank you to the ladies and the friends of the church who decorated it so beautifully and also to the many people who attended the services over the festive period. We hope you will continue to support us in the coming year.
A fun night out On Saturday, January 19 a fundraiser in aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care will take the form of a Bavarian night. Tickets are £10 each which includes refreshments but please supply your own drinks. Start time is 7.30pm and tickets are available from the Village Store or from Una on 241308. Christmas Eve carol singing This event brings together the whole community and extended families and friends in what is one of the bestsupported occasions on the calendar. Organised by the Sports Association but fully supported by several essential individuals each year it was again a hugely enjoyable evening. Many thanks to Keith Marshall, Mia Peace and Sarah Murray for their lovely musical contributions, to Andrew Lamb and Darren Sainty for organising the Christmas tree on the Square, to Etta Richardson and Jamie and Sarah for providing the goodies distributed by Santa. Richard Marsh played his part with enthusiasm and looked splendid. The mulled wine was provided by Paul and Chris in The Castle and mince pies were courtesy of the trustees of the Sports Association. The hall looked especially festive this year so many thanks to the hall committee members and also a very big thank you to the hall caretaker John Evans. During the evening our excellent MC Elgan Evans announced the winners of the best dressed house, with the Sainty household taking first prize and a joint second prize was awarded to Rhian Evans and Delyth Davies. Happy new year to you all.
Glansteffan Ferry update The next scheduled service for the ferry is Saturday but please look at noticeboards for details of special trips. Residents can now apply for tickets at reduced prices. Application forms are available. For a cost of £50 you will be entitled to unlimited crossings in the calendar year but it would not entitle you to any of the specially arranged trips around the estuary. To prove that you live in the area of Llanybri, Llansteffan and Ferryside you will need to show your passport or driving licence and a utility bill.
WI meeting We start 2019 with well-known resident Darren Sainty who will describe some of his exciting experiences on his trips to far-flung places in the world. The date is Monday and the meeting in the Memorial Hall will start at 7.15pm. Tea hostesses are Winnie, Linda and Dot and the competition is the best action photograph. Subscriptions of £42 are due at the first meeting.
Llangain
New Year’s Honours Warm congratulations are extended to Michael Ponton of Cysgod-y-Deri (behind Smyrna Chapel) on Heol Smyrna for being appointed an MBE for services to healthcare and as a former community independent member of Hywel Dda Local Health Board. Mike Ponton has been a board member and trustee of a number of organisations (Age Concern, Wellbeing Wales and the Institute of Rural Health), and is a retired senior fellow of the Welsh Institute for Health and Social Care University of Glamorgan. Mr Ponton was the director of the Welsh NHS Confederation and the head of health promotion, and subsequently director of health policy and development for the Welsh Government, as well as a history of NHS management throughout England and Wales, which began in 1962. Mr and Mrs Ponton and family moved to Llangain in the mid/late 1990s.
Library van service Every Thursday morning, the Carmarthen Library van service is in the village and located on the memorial hall forecourt between 9.15 and 11.15am. There are new and improved range of services available and locals are encouraged to take advantage of the valuable facility.
Swing dance classes Pat and Siân Thomas of Dol-y-Dderwen are currently offering swing dance lessons. January is a good time for absolute beginners to attend classes at the Memorial Hall on Tuesday evenings from 5.30pm to 6.30pm because the emphasis is now moving away from the Charleston of last term to beginning a new term of Lindy Hop. The advanced classes are held at the same venue on Wednesday evenings between 7pm and 9pm. The aim of all classes is to share this fun swing dance with the community and bring smiles, laughter and some gentle exercise as a bonus! For further details, please contact them either by phone on 241 811 or email via pattsian5@aol.com
Cwmdu
Celia Lawday
01558 685606 celialawday@btinternet.com
Classic Club The next meeting, for all who are interested in vintage and classic motors and tractors, will be tomorrow in the Cwmdu Inn at 8pm. For further information, please ask in the shop or pub, or phone 01558 685156. 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: No 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. The winners of the last draw of the year, on December 29, were Tina and Graham Sommers of Talley with number 28.
Penygroes
Calfaria Dydd Mercher am 2yp, Astudiaeth Feiblaidd. Dydd Iau am 10yb, cwrdd gweddi. Dydd Sul am 11yb, oedfa ddwyieithog ac Ysgol Sul; 5.30yh, oedfa Gymraeg, dan ofal y brawd Dorian Richards. Cynhelir cwrdd gweddi wythnosol gan aelodau Calfaria, fel arfer ar fore Iau am 10yb. Yn ystod y cwrdd gweddïwn dros bobl leol a rhai sy’n bellach i ffwrdd. Os ydych chi, neu ffrind neu berthynas i chi, yn wynebu sialens yn eich bywyd ar hyn o bryd ac os hoffech chi ein bod ni’n gweddïo drostoch chi neu drostyn nhw ddydd Iau nesa’ yna ffoniwch Aled Maskell ar 01554 775746 ac fe fydd yn hapus i’ch cynnwys yn ein gweddïau. Cedwir cyfrinachedd y gweddïau o fewn y grwp gweddi.
Crugybar
Quiz night In the village hall with Mike and Dave on Saturday at 7.30pm. Admission £2. Tea and coffee available at half time otherwise bring your own drinks and nibbles, and your friends.
French language classes In the village hall every Monday from 6pm. £10 per session. Contact Gillian Bowler on 07741 477356 or 01550 760067.
Belly dancing In the village hall every Tuesday from 5.30pm. Contact Elena on 01558 685321.
Italian language classes In the village hall every Wednesday from 6pm. £10 per session. 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 welcomed.
Capel Dewi
Capel Arthne YFC It has been a successful start for the new club. Iestyn Owen has been elected vice-chairman of the County federation. Rhian Davies gained third place in the poultry trussing and jointing. The sketch with Llinos Davies, Iestyn Owen and Richard Thomas
won the County Eisteddfod and went on to represent the county at the National stage in Barry. Two teams did very well in the recent county quiz, one team narrowly missing taking the trophy after losing the tie-break.
Coffee morning The annual lunch was held at The Plough Inn, Rhosmaen, and a superb meal was had by all. In the absence of the children for the December meeting, Enid McCall showed slides marking 20 years of the coffee morning with photographs taken at meetings, outings and lunches. The next coffee morning is tomorrow (10am – noon). Carols evening Bruce Morris, chair of the community association, welcomed everyone to The Old School and thanked the participants in advance, in particular, Rev Rhobert Pattinson, who stepped in at short notice. Readers were Beca Curry, Einir Rees, Enid McCall, Dilwyn Morgan, Stephanie Jones, Susan Jones, Andrew and Tanis Cunnick, Iestyn Owen, Llinos, Rhian and Delyth Davies. Capel Dewi singers, namely Mair Bowen, Kate Burgis, Catrin Curry, Janet Davies, Helen Gibbon, Janet Morgan, Dewi Thomas and Eirlys Williams, performed a few items. The accompanist was Helen Gibbon. Following the service there was a chance for a chat over refreshments.
Capel Dewi Community Association events Bingo is held on the second Wednesday of each month (7pm to 9pm) with caller Arwyn Jones. The turkey from the December meeting did not go far — it was won by Diane Barton. The next bingo will be held tonight. Seven games for £4. The added game has a guaranteed prize of £25 for a full house. The annual wine tasting evening is on Saturday. Tickets £20. Booking essential as places are limited. Short mat bowls sessions will continue in the new year at The Old School on Thursday evenings (again 7pm to 9pm). Monthly meetings continue on the first Wednesday of each month, starting promptly at 7pm at the Old School. The next meeting is on Wednesday, February 5 (the January meeting has been cancelled). All welcome. For regular postings of events and pictures search for ‘Capel Dewi Community Association’ Facebook page. Other activities at The Old School Quilting sessions continue at The Old School on Tuesdays and most Thursdays, from 10am until 4pm. Art sessions continue on the last Wednesday of each month (10am to 4pm) and Welsh classes on Thursday evenings (7pm to 8pm)
Hire of the Old School Hire charges have remained the same for another year. Morning/afternoon/evening (Up to three hours): £25 per session (£100 for 6 block bookings) Day (Up to 8 hours): £40 per session (£150 for 6 block bookings) Seating for up to 60 people. Ample parking to front and rear.
Llandovery
Cylch Cinio Cymraeg Llanymddyfri Cynhelir y cyfarfod nesaf yng Ngwesty’r Kings Head ar nos Iau, Ionawr 17, am 7.30yh. Y siaradwr gwadd bydd John Jones, Llanllwni.
Ammanford
Byron Evans
25 Cwmamman Road, Ammanford. byronevans1@hotmail.com
Successful memorial tournament Organisers of the fourth annual James Lilburn Memorial Pool Tournament have thanked everyone who supported the event on December 29 at Llandybie Social Club. It was won by Arwel Mathias, who beat Owen Richards in the final. More importantly, the day proved very successful; along with the Christmas raffle proceeds close to £700 was raised, therefore very near to getting a last defibrillator for the village, which would be the 10th; well done, all.
Knit & Natter Sessions are being held at Ammanford Bowls Club, Manor Road, every Tuesday from 6pm to 8pm. All welcome, whatever your level of knitting, a small contribution of £1 to the club to attend and the canteen is open for drinks and snacks. More details from Sue (594798) or Sherri (592400) if required. Car boot sale Every Sunday behind Shoppers World, Ammanford, between 8am and 2pm; refreshments are also available.
Full Monty This Saturday 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 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, stonewall building, chainsaw skills, agriculture and tree planting. Call 01554 748179 or email admissions@colegsirgar.ac.uk to find out more.
Cylch Cinio Cymraeg Rhydaman Yn ôl yr arfer ers bron ugain 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 Ionawr y cynhelir y ginio, Nos Iau, Ionawr 10, yn Neuadd Ddinesig Aman, Rhydaman, am 7.15 o’r gloch. Beth am ynuno 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. 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. Stroke survivors’ support Are you a stroke survivor or spouse, family member or friend of someone who has suffered a stroke? B.L.A.S. meets every Wednesday (during term time) from 10am to noon at Ammanford Pensioners’ Hall; meet other survivors in a warm, friendly, postive environment. More information is available by contacting Christine McLaren on 07800 790697 or wwwammanfordstrokegroup.com
Cwmaman
Byron Evans
25 Cwmamman Road, Ammanford. byronevans1@hotmail.com
Shadows open night The Shadows Depression Support Group will be holding an open night on Monday, January 21, at the AFC Hut, Cwmamman Park, from 7pm to 9.30pm. If you are experiencing,or know someone who may be having mental health difficulties, come along and find out more, speak to the facilitators and other members and see how Shadows could support you, and see the services we provide for the community. There will be refreshments served also. More details are available by phoning 07587 709899 or 07543 741788. Cwmamman OAP branch will resume after the festive break tomorrow for the next scheduled meeting in the Community Centre, High Street, Glanaman. New members are very welcome. We meet from 2pm to 4pm.
Yn y capeli Dydd Sul, Ionawr 13: Bethel Newydd, Garnant: Walford Morris, Brynaman (bore) (Cymundeb).
Church, Garnant Sunday service every week at 9.30am.
Excellent support Amman United RFC’s annual fundraising charity day/ night auction and raffle was again a tremendous success; thank you to everyone for their outstanding support once again.
Best wishes to Paul Huntlea, of Oakfield Road, Twyn, Garnant, who was in hospital at the turn of the new year. 100 Club winners at Garnant Club for December were: Debra Price (no 60) and Bryan Williams (Taxi) (43). Your continued support is much appreciated.
Birthday news Very best wishes to Megan Hopkin-Thomas of Bishop Road, Garnant, who will be celebrating her 85th birthday on Tuesday; dymuniadau gorau i chi, Megan. Also to Stella Harries, formerly of Cwmamman Road, Glanaman, now a resident at Glangarnant Residential Home, Neuadd Road, who will be celebrating her 92nd birthday on the very same day. Penblwydd hapus i chi, Stella.
Gwaun-cae-Gurwen
Byron Evans
25 Cwmamman Road, Ammanford. byronevans1@hotmail.com
Y Lolfa-GCG Library Has re-opened its doors after the festive break; meanwhile, the Local History Club resumed on January 7 (7pm) at the venue.
Llanfair Church, Cwmgors Sunday service held weekly at 11am.
Gwaun Cae Gurwen Band wishes everyone a happy new year – blwyddyn newydd dda. We are always happy to welcome players young and old to Band y Waun. Rehearsals for the Beginners Junior Bands and Senior Band started yesterday; instruments are available for anyone interested to come along and give it a go. Cyfaill Caredig Da iawn i Teah ar gael ei henwi yn Gyfaill Caredig yn Ysgol Gwaun cae Gurwen cyn y Nadolig.
Ser yr Wythnos Hefyd, llongyfarchiadau mawr i’r disgyblion canlynol, a’u henwir yn Ser yr Wythnos gan Ysgol Gymraeg y Waun yn ddiweddar: Loti O’Sullivan, Chloe Snellgrove, Leah Evans, Savannah, a Luc Roberts (Adran Iau), ac Emily Evans, Jake Davies, Liam Osborne, Zack Davies, Cai Nevin, Tian Williams ac Alyannah Lewis (Cyfnod Sylfaen).
Cymru cwl Yna, enwau’r plant ac bu’n ennillwyr y teitl Cymro/Cymraes gorau yr ysgol cyn y Nadolig, sef: Mali Evans, Gethin James, Beth White, Ashton Evans, Bethan Lewis a Scarlett Lewis (Adran Iau), a hefyd Poppy Probert, Ryan Jones, Amari Smith, Nia Edmondson, Leah Stubbs, Roman Prescott a Henry Jones (Cyfnod Sylfaen); ardderchog, blant!
Bancffosfelen & Crwbin
Keith Evans
43 Brandyway, Pontyberem. 01269 871955 keithevans806@btinternet.com
Crwbin Silver Band The band held its own Christmas concert at Pontyberem Memorial Hall on December 14. The band under musical director Craig Roberts performed a number of Christmas arrangements that were well received by the audience. Sharing the stage were the pupils of Ysgol Maes y Gwendraeth and their talented pupils provided an excellent and varied programme of entertainment. The school band, led admirably by Jacquie Scaife, played nicely, captivating the audience, as did the vocal ensemble and senior school choir led by music co-ordinator Nicky Roderick – seeing so many youngsters showing their talents on stage is indeed a credit to Ysgol Maes y Gwendraeth. The band would like to thank compere Deris Williams, the school’s staff, programme sponsors as well as the local community for supporting the event. Since the concert, the band were busy supporting carol concerts or services at various venues including Tumble Memorial Hall, Carmel Apostolic Church, Bancffosfelen, and Crwbin Public Hall and the Red Lion, Llandyfaelog, in support of Côr Meibion Dyffryn Tywi. Then the band has been carolling around Llansaint, Pontyberem, Bancffosfelen, Crwbin, Llangyndeyrn and Mynyddcerrig. You might also have heard members playing at Tesco or Morrisons supermarkets in Carmarthen. It has been an extremely hectic time for the members but the money raised is the lifeblood of the band. The band would like to thank the local communities for their loyal support. This is truly appreciated. Diolch yn fawr iawn.
Clwb Hamdden Club members meet on Tuesday for their annual general meeting from 2pm in Bancffosfelen and Crwbin Hall.
Cymdeithas Hanes Cwm Gwendraeth To join the Welsh local history society or to find out more please contact Rhian on 01269 871209.
Yoga Club Meets in the Memorial Hall on Thursdays: First session from 10.30am; second session from 11.45am.
Burry Port
Carol Skelton
4 Greenhill, Y Graig, Burry Port. 01554 834371 carolmskelton@btinternet.com
British Legion headquarters The Legion building is to open downstairs for the bingo every Monday and Saturday evening, usually at 8pm. Admission 50p. Last bingo books 7.50pm.
Animal Lifeline Wales The charity shop next to Alpha Vets will be closed until Monday at 9.30am.
Litter pick The Pembrey and Burry Port Grab and Bag volunteer litter-picking group will be meeting at the football pitch/new school car park SN453 005 on Friday from 10am to noon. All equipment is provided but please be sure to bring a pair of gloves. As well as cleaning up our local areas volunteers can also sign up to receive time credits. Everyone is welcome but children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. For further information please ring 07971 131184. Rotary Club antiques evening The Pembrey and Burry Port club will be hosting an evening with Phil Serrell, the TV antiques expert on Tuesday, January 22, at 7pm in the Ashburnham Hotel. Phil is known for his appearances on Antiques Road Trip and Put Your Money Where Your
Mouth Is. He will give an insight into his world of antiques and will be selecting and speaking about a few antiques that people attending can bring with them. Tickets are £15 each, which includes a three-course meal. They are available from any Rotary member or email pevans3836@aol.com
Art exhibition Audrey Ranson and Hilary Smith of Burry Port Art Group are exhibiting their paintings and textile work in the Harbour Light tearoom at Burry Port Harbour until the end of January. The tearoom is open from Wednesday to Sunday from 11am to 4pm but closed Monday and Tuesday.
Ty Golau Group This is a health and wellbeing group for people with slight memory problems, Alzheimer’s/ dementia-type illnesses and meets every Wednesday at Mynyddygarreg Community hall from 10.30am to noon. Activities include reminiscence therapy, themed quizzes, singalongs, simple cookery and much more. Why not come along, keep your brain active, meet new friends and have some fun? For information, contact manager Janet Lewis on 01554 890896.
Dads’ group Only Men Allowed dads’ group with new staff member Ken meets every Wednesday from 1pm to 3pm at the Burry Port Family Centre in the old junior school, Stepney Road, Burry Port. These sessions are open to male parents, step-parents, guardians and carers from the locality. For further information contact 01554 834063. Photographic society Pembrey and Burry Port Photographic Society meets every Wednesday at 7.30pm. For full details visit www.pembrey-burryport-ps. co.uk or call 07974 001049. New members are always welcome.
Family Centre activities There are a variety of trips and outings. Please find Burry Port Family Centre on Facebook and “like” our page or ring us on 01554 834063.
Clive Green
61 Heol Cwmmawr, Drefach. 01269 841071 drefachnews@yahoo.co.uk
Capel Seion Cwrdd Plant am 10.30yb yng Nghapel Seion dydd Sul. Os bydd unrhyw newid yn y trefniant yma byddwn yn cyhoeddi ar y Sul cynt ac yn gosod hysbyseb yn y mannau priodol.
Taxi charges At the recent meeting of the Gwendraeth Group of Community Councils concerns were expressed about the possibility of the costs of taxis to places in the Upper Gwendraeth Valley, including Drefach, being in excess of what the regulations permit. Members heard of examples of alleged excessive charges from both Carmarthen and Llanelli, particularly during late evening and night time. In order to pursue this matter the Gwendraeth Group is asking all linked town and community councils to gather evidence as to the extent of this problem. If you believe that you were excessively charged for a journey from Carmarthen or Llanelli, please forward details to the clerk of your local council, or if you reside within the Gorslas Community Council area you should forward the fullest information to councillor Clive Green (details at top of this column).
Cinema The film showing at Cross Hands Cinema on Friday, Monday and Tuesday will be The Old Man and The Gun (12A). Doors open at 6.30pm with the film starting at 7pm. Details of forthcoming events can be found on www.crosshandshallandcinema.co.uk or find us on Facebook.
Mynyddygarreg
Eirlys Evans
Avelon, Horeb Road. 01554 890054
Probus Kidwelly Probus Club meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 10am in the Conference Room of the Princess Gwenllian Centre. At the next meeting on January 23, John Geary will give a talk on OAP rights. For further details, contact the chairman Eric Davies on 01554 891241.
Get well Wishes to Beryl Williams, Hillcrest, who was a patient in hospital over the Christmas period. She is now recuperating at home. Every good wish to her. Best wishes also to Delma Evans, Meinciau Road, who is not in the best of health at the moment. Every good wish to her too. And good wishes for anyone who is not at their best this season. Condolence Sympathy is extended to the family of Eirlys Harries, lately of Kidwelly, who passed away recently. She was buried in Horeb, Mynyddygarreg, on January 3. She leaves a daughter Lois and her husband, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren and other family members, to whom we send our deepest sympathy as villagers.
Cinio Bro Gwenllian Cynhelir Cinio Bro Gwenllian yn y Llew Coch, Ll andy fa elogyfory.Ygwrg wad dytrohyn fydd yr enwog Barchedig Eirian Wyn. Bydd yn noson bleserus iawn. Croeso. Ho rebDisgwyliryP arch Ge raintLloydi bregethu yn Horeb ar brynhawn Sul y Ionawr 13 am 2 o’r gloch. Croeso i bawb i’r oedfa hyn.
Trimsaran
Alma Davies
72 Heol Llanelli, Trimsaran. 01554 810706
Sardis Dydd Sul, oedfa o dan ofal y Parchedig John Treharne, Hendy.
Cylch Meithrin Carwe Is now offering 30 free hours of childcare for working parents for children aged three to four years old, also the cylch is open all day and offers an early-morning session and non-funded children can also use this service. For further information contact Tracy James on 07772 188593.
Plas y Sarn Is closed on weekends pending building work until further notice. Anyone wishing to book celebration parties contact 810155 Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. Derwendeg surgery Opening hours: Morning surgery Monday-Friday 9am-11.30am, reception 8.30am-1pm. Afternoon surgery: 2pm-5pm, closed Tuesday and Thursday afternoon. Nurse surgery Monday: 4.30pm-6pm and Friday 9am-11am. Telephone 01554 810223. Trimsaran Ladies’ Choir meets every Monday at 2pm in the Gospel Hall. Come and join in for a good time of togetherness, no age limits. We are looking for ladies to join us. Trimsaran computer help Help for beginners and improvers on all types of computers. Bring your own laptop or tablet. Ring Graham on 810701 to book as many sessions as you need at cafe Beca plas y Sarn. Monday afternoons preferred.
History society meets on the first Monday of the month at 6.30pm at Plas y Sarn. Interested in finding out the history of Trimsaran? Have you some memories you want to share? Come along to the history group.
Pontyberem
Keith Evans
43 Brandyway, Pontyberem. 01269 871955 keithevans806@btinternet.com
Community council Local councillors meet tomorrow from 7pm in the Memorial Hall. For further details please contact the clerk, Eryl Pellow, on 01269 871075.
Church services St John’s Sunday Eucharist 9.30am; Wednesday Eucharist 9am. Eglwys Y Groes Sunday Mass 8.30am; Friday Mass 9.30am. Pontyberem Camera Club Members meet on Monday evenings at the Memorial Hall from 6.45pm to 8.45pm. New members welcome. Further details on 01269 871075.
Over-50 Club To join or find out more about the village leisure club contact Brenda on 870211.
Hall and institute hire To hire the various facilities and for terms please phone 01269 871075.
Library Opening times are Mondays 10am to noon; Wednesdays 10am to 1pm and 4pm to 7pm. Users can borrow up to 10 books while there is free internet access during library opening hours. DVDs can be rented.
Tumble
Lesley Williams
lesleywms@tiscali.co.uk
Dementia awareness Are you interested in learning more about dementia and ways to make life easier for friends and relatives who may have the illness? Sarah McColl, development officer for Llannon Council, and Sue Smith, dementia champion, may be able to help. For example they are holding a dementia awareness training session for councillors in January. Get in touch if you would like more information.
Dewi Sant Sunday, Cymun Cymraeg 9.30yb. Tuesday, Midweek Said Communion 9.30am. Sunday, January 20, English Eucharist 9.30am. Tuesday, January 22, Said Midweek Eucharist 9.30am. Sunday, January 27, Bilingual Eucharist 9.30am. Tuesday, January 29, Midweek Said Eucharist 9.30am. Recycling enthusiasm causing problem! At its last meeting, Llannon Community Council members discussed the increasing problem of the recycling skips in the Neuadd car park. It seems that since the closure of facilities at the Co-op premises, more people are using the hall car park. Unfortunately, these containers cannot take the extra materials and some people are leaving bottles etc on the ground around the bins. They are probably unaware that this action is considered fly-tipping and anyone doing this could be prosecuted. The council clerk is trying to find a solution with county council officials as both councils wish to encourage recycling. In the meantime residents are asked not to leave materials and bottles outside containers and if the containers are full, please try another recycling bank such as the one in Darren Las. There were recycling facilities near the Bridge/Gwendraeth Arms and near Cefneithin Rugby Club but these were removed without explanation. Why can’t we have these back?
Neuadd Y Tymbl Mike or Mandy 07805 340188 or see Tumble Hall FB. January 10-13: Dick Whittington. January 24, 7.30pm, Steffan Price with Nigel Philip Davies and the Good Companions. Come and enjoy the music of talented local lad, Steffan Price, who will be sharing the stage with Nigel Philip Davies and the Good Companions. Free entry. Just put a contribution in the box. Sounds a wonderful bargain. February 18: Little Mix tribute. February 22: Bryn Fôn a’r Band, Noel James a’r Brodyr Gregory. Clwb Cinio a Chlonc: Clwb cinio i bobl dros 60: the over sixties’ luncheon club: Dydd Mawrth/Tuesdays, Dydd Iau/Thursdays 10am -12.30pm. Meals on Wheels: For details phone 01269 841213. Enjoy Tuesday night social evening: Bar meal, dance, chat on second Tuesday of the month from 8pm-11.30pm. Open to all, £4 entry. Stage School: Dydd Llun. Line Dancing: Thursdays 1.30pm-3.30pm. £4 yn cynnwys disgled. Cup of tea included. Cyfle i Bawb: Tuesdays 1.30pm. Tumble OAP: second Thursday of the month. Karate: Thursdays 5.30pm 07976 612627. Zumba: Monday and Wednesday 8pm-9pm 07814 975445. Happy Feet Clinic: Every month. Call 01554 758286. Heart Clinic: Thursday.
Llannon Community Council Meets on the third Wednesday, of the month at 6.30pm in Tumble Hall. Members of the public are welcome. For more information, contact the clerk on 07971 026493 or clerk@ccllannon.org.uk. See FB Cymunedau Mynydd Mawr Communities for community events and activities in the council area.
St Clears
St Clears Senior Citizens celebrated Christmas with a dinner at The Cottage Inn, Llandeilo. Our host Brian extended his usual warm welcome to us all. President Miss Olivia Williams was present and members are all very grateful to her for the effort she makes to travel from London and for her generosity to the club. After dinner a raffle was drawn with prizes donated by St Clears businesses Taf Building Supplies, Wyn’s Garage, Co-op Stores and some members. Thank you all. Our vice-chairman Mr Colin Thomas made a shock announcement that he was resigning due to ill health. The afternoon ended with Llandeilo Primary School children entertaining us with their angelic voices. It was a perfect ending to our day. The club are very grateful to Laugharne Travel for the free transport to our dinner at Llandeilo.
Llandysul
MCC The members met on New Year’s Day at Ty Newydd, Gorrig, for a chat and games thanks to all who came.
Bingo Pentrecwrt This will be held on the first Friday in February at the hall, please support.
Llandysul Show The annual dinner is on January 19 at The Porth.
Church services Llandysul, Sunday, 8am communion; 11am, boreol weddi. Calan Hen Ionawr 12 i ddechrau am 10yb yn Egwlys Llandysul Cydymdeimlo A theulu Teifi Jones, Llwynpur, Horeb, ar ei farwolaeth ar ddydd Nadolig.
Tregroes A lovely morning was spent at the hall on the Saturday after Christmas to celebrate and to have a chat before the new year.
Bingo Was held at the Half Moon in aid of Calon Tysul on New Year’s Eve. Thanks to all who supported and came to end 2018 together in a happy atmosphere. Porth Hotel Backtracks gave the locals very good New Year’s Eve entertainment with so many coming together to celebrate the new year.
Eglwys Llandysul Cafwyd bore coffi hyfryd a phleserus iawn ar fore Mawrth, Dydd Calan, a da oedd gweld cymaint wedi dod ynghyd am baned a chlonc. Diolch i bawb a ddaeth i gefnogi ac i helpu ac i bawb a gyfrannodd wobrau raffl. Yr enillwyr oedd Eli May, Prengwyn; Llywela, Croeslan; Myfanwy, Llandysul; Margaret, Pontweli; Eirian, Llanllwni; Hazel, Parc yr Ynn; Petra, Llandysul; Mair, Tresi Aur; Olive, Pentrecwrt; Janet, Pontweli, ac Eileen, Saron. Bore hyfryd a dechrau da i’r flwyddyn newydd. Bydd y bore coffi dydd Mawrth am 10yb ar Mawrth 5.
Lampeter
Cymorth Cristnogol Braf oedd gweld cynulliad teilwng iawn wedi dod ynghyd i Eglwys San Pedr er gwaetha’r tywydd garw i ddigwyddiad blynyddol Cymorth Cristnogol, sef Carol, Cerdd a Chân. Croesawyd pawb yn gynnes gan y Parch Jenny Kimber a darllenodd neges oddi wrthyf ice r new ydd,yParchDdrM arc Rowlands, yn ymddiheuro ei fod yn methu bod yn bresennol. Pleser oedd cael cwmni Ben Lake, ein Aelod Seneddol, maer yd ref a’ ich ons or tyCyngh or ydd Ann Morgan a’i phriod Densil, ynghyd â’r Cynghorydd Hag Harris, cadeirydd Cyngor Ceredigion a’i bartner Eiry. Roedd yr eglwys wedi ei haddurno yn drawiadol iawn a’r cyfan yn portreadu geni’r Iesu ym Methlehem. O’r dechrau teimlwyd naws hyfryd y Nadolig wrth wrando ar eitemau o safon uchel gan Gôr Meibion Cwmann a’r Cylch, parti llefaru Sarn Helen, Kees Huysmans, Lowri Elen, a Sara Elan.
Hefyd mwynhawyd perfformiadau clodwiw gan Gôr Ysgol Dyffryn Cledlyn, y delynores Cerys Angharad ac Alwena Owen, enillwyr cenedlaethol i gyd oedd yn ymddangos ar y noson arbennig hon am y tro cyntaf. Darllenwyd rhan o’r ysgrythur gan Elaine Davies ac Eira Price a chyhoeddwyd y carolau gan brif swyddogion Ysgol Bro Pedr, sef Osian, Max, Mari Elen, Cari a Siencyn. Diolchodd Twynog Davies, cadeirydd y pwyllgor lleol, i’r rhai oedd wedi cymryd rhan am noson wych, i ficer a swyddogion San Pedr am bob cydweithrediad, i Elonwy Pugh Huysmans am ei gwasanaeth wrth yr organ yn flynyddoedd ers y cychwyn, i’r s ti wardiaidwr thy drwsacibawbameu cefnogaeth. Llongyfarchodd Mair Richards, un o bileri Cymorth Cristnogol, ar ei phen-blwydd yn 90 oed a thalodd werthffawrogiad iddi am ei chyfraniad hael iawn, ac yn olaf ond nid yn lleiaf, diolchodd i Janet am drefnu’r noson a sicrhau gwasanaeth artistiaid lleol o fri. Codwydyswm anrhydeddus o £740 tuag at Gymorth Cristnogol.