Llandeilo
hire from £5 an hour. Details from Anne on 01558 685570. 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.
Llandybie
Players’ reunion Llandybie RFC will he holding a past and present players’ reunion on Friday, the evening of the opening Six Nations match between France and Wales, kick-off 8pm. Come and meet up with old friends and former players.
Bereavement Deepest condolences are expressed to the family of a former Llandybie lady, Linda Stonehouse (nee Watkins), whose husband, Michael Stonehouse, formerly from Garnant, son of the late Garnet and Celia Stonehouse, and brother of Pamela and the late Philip, has sadly passed away, aged 75. Following their marriage, Linda and Michael have resided in North Cornelly, Porthcawl, for the past 45 years or so.
Ammanford
Byron Evans
25 Cwmamman Road, Ammanford. byronevans1@hotmail.com
Well done To Ammanford Lions Club and their volunteers who undertook a litter pick on January 21 along the River Amman and managed to fill 13 bags full of litter (the majority being plastic, by the way). Their next litter pick day will be on Monday, February 25, at 9.30am, volunteers very welcome; let them know also if you have an area that needs tackling. New members Ammanford Pensioners’ Group at their first gathering of 2019 have welcomed two new members into the fold, namely Pat Elias and Lynfa Evans. Members were entertained by members of a local folk group.
Find a bargain The Growing Together Group will be holding a sale of various items at their monthly meeting on Thursday, February 7, from 10am at the Pensioners’ Hall, Ammanford. Entry is £1 for non-members, which includes a cuppa and a biscuit. Come along for a chat and find a bargain, and find out more about the group.
Ty Dyffryn Will be having a talk by the British Red Cross on February 5 at 2.30pm, with free tea/coffee available with a cake.
Valentine’s Day disco Ty Dyffryn, Ammanford, hosts a Valentine’s Day disco on February 14 from 7pm, with singer Rusty.
Fashion display Ideal Fashions will be displaying and selling a variety of clothing (nightwear, underwear, scarves, handbags, etc) in the lounge at Ty Dyffryn, Ammanford, today at 11am. Ammanford Foodbank If you can help in any way (tinned vegetables, instant mash, packet soups, fruit juice, etc), they can be donated via the Tesco Food Box, or message Ammanford Foodbank’s Facebook page.
80th birthday Capel Hendre OAP branch have congratulated one of their members, Anne, who has just celebrated her 80th birthday.
Church service Ty Dyffryn, Ammanford, will be holding a church service on Sunday with Pastor Gareth Cheedy at 3pm. On Monday there will be a drop-in service by the Family Housing Support Team in the lounge at 1.30pm. The Goldies Cymru singalong will then be held on Tuesday at 10am at Ty Dyffryn. Meanwhile ,a drop-in service by Family Housing Support takes place on the first Monday of the month, and a Goldies Cymru singalong on the first Tuesday each month, all welcome.
Salvation Army The Ammanford branch is holding the following events: Sunday Worship (10.30am); Tuesday Lunch Club (12.30pm); Kam/Junior Youth Club Wednesdays 3-5.30pm, and Tots for Toddlers, Fridays 9.30am to 11.30am. Ammanford Torch Fellowship Group Our next meeting will be on Saturday 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? BLAS meets every Wednesday (during term time) from 10am to noon at Ammanford Pensioners’ Hall; meet other survivors in a warm, friendly, positive environment. More information is available by contacting Christine McLaren on 07800 790697 or www.ammanford strokegroup.com
Fundraising evening A top night of entertainment with proceeds for a worthy local cause. On Friday, April 5 at 7.30pm Y Felin Suite at Betws Rugby Club will be hosting a charity fundraising event, a cabaret evening featuring Ceri Dupree. All proceeds to help a brave little girl facing ongoing treatment, to the Hannah Rose vs Leukaemia cause. Tickets (£20) include a homemade bar meal, available from Jacqui Davies (07816 676512) or Betws Rugby Club.
Bye bye, Liz Ammanford Town Silver Band is saying goodbye to their principal cornet player Elisabeth Rogers, who has had the opportunity to play for a Championship band – Llwydcoed Band. Liz has been hardworking, committed and a big part of Ammanford Band since it re-formed in 2012 and was their youngest ever principal player. Good luck for the future, Liz.
Cwmaman
Byron Evans
25 Cwmamman Road, Ammanford. byronevans1@hotmail.com
Nonogenarian Belated congratulations to Glanaman lady Margaret Evans, of Ger yr Afon, who celebrated her 90th birthday on January 16.
Hospital news Very best wishes to Aubrey Morgan of Maesyrhendre, Garnant, who is a patient at Prince Philip Hospital, Llanelli, at the time of writing. And best wishes for a speedy recovery to Nina Haberfield, of Stepney Road, Garnant, now recovering after undergoing hip replacement surgery; get well soon, Nina.
Bereavement Local gent Neville Rees has sadly passed away, peacefully, on January 14 at his home at Bro Ryan, Glanaman. Neville was the father of Gail, father-in-law of Gary, cherished grandfather of David and James, a dear brother of Marion, Gareth, Mair and the late Berian and Beryl. The funeral was on January 29 at Morriston Crematorium. Bereavement A former Garnant man, Michael Stonehouse, has sadly passed away, at the age of 75. Born and bred in the Cwm, Michael, the son of the late Garnet and Celia Stonehouse, and brother of Pamela (Folland Road) and the late Philip, married a Llandybie girl, Linda Watkins, and the couple have lived in North Cornelly for the past 45 years. Funeral The funeral of the late John Lyons, of Oakfield Road, Twyn, Garnant, who sadly passed away recently, aged 78, will be on Monday at Llanelli Crematorium at 2pm.
Amman United RFC Juniors are looking for new year 4/5 under-10 players; we train on Tuesday nights (6pm) at Cwmamman Park’s astroturf (MUGA); more information by phoning 07854 919402.
Church, Garnant week at 9.30am.
Fundraising evening A top night of entertainment with proceeds for a worthy local cause. On Friday, April 5 at 7.30pm Y Felin Suite at Betws Rugby Club will be hosting a charity fundraising event, a cabaret evening featuring Ceri Dupree. All proceeds to help a brave little girl facing ongoing treatment, to the Hannah Rose vs Leukaemia cause. Tickets (£20) include a homemade bar meal, available from Jacqui Davies (07816 676512) or Betws Rugby Club.
Charity coffee morning Amman United RFC will be hosting a charity coffee morning on Wednesday, February 27 from 10am to noon towards Marie Sunday service every Curie in support of one of their players who is walking in Vietnam to raise money for the charity. Anyone who is willing to donate cakes, etc, please contact Eleanor on 07814 165521.
Tribute show Amman United RFC presents an Abba tribute show on Saturday, February 23, following the Wales v England international; tickets (£8) are available from Eleanor at the club. Pact The next Cwmamman Pact meeting will be on Wednesday, February 6 at 7pm. Cwmamman Senior Citizens Will meet at the Community Centre, High Street, Glanaman, this Thursday from 2pm to 4pm. Thank you, ladies, for your gifts for the raffle.
Yn y capeli Dydd Sul, Chwefror 3: Bethel Newydd, Garnant: Hazel Charles-Thomas, Llandybie (bore). Advice surgery County Cllr Kevin Madge’s next constituents’ advice surgery will be on February 7 at Garnant Club lounge at 7.30pm, no appointment needed.
90th birthday Very best wishes to a