Trimsaran

Alma Davies

72 Heol Llanelli, Trimsaran. 01554 810706

Sardis Dydd Sul, oedfa Gymun am 2yp, Canon Illtyd Protheroe.

Cylch Meithrin Carwe Cylch Meithrin Carwe is now offering 30 free hours childcare for working parents For children aged 3-4 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 regarding this childcare offer please contact Tracy James 07772188593.

Plas y Sarn has been closed on weekends since October 1 for building work until further notice. Anyone wishing to book celebration parties should contact 810155 Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. Derwendeg Surgery Opening hours: morning surgery Monday to Friday 9am to 11.30am, reception 8.30am to 1pm. Afternoon surgery 2pm to 5pm. Closed Tuesday and Thursday afternoon. Nurse surgery Monday 4.30pm to 6pm and Friday 9am to 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 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 Café Beca, Plas y Sarn, Monday afternoons are 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.

Tumble

Lesley Williams

lesleywms@tiscali.co.uk

Llongyfarchiadau! Llongyfarchiadau mawr i ddwy o gyn-ddisgyblion Ysgol y Tymbl ar gael eu dewis i garfan Dan 18 Menywod y Scarlets, sef Whitney Hardy a Seren Singleton. Mae’r ysgol yn falch iawn ohonoch.

Food bank A food bank will be available in Tumble Hall every Monday except bank holidays, 5pm to 6.30pm. Voucher not required, just name and address.

Neuadd y Tymbl Mike or Mandy 07805 340188 see Tumble Hall FB. February 18, Little Mix Tribute. February 22: Bryn Fôn a’r Band, Noel James a’r Brodyr Gregory. £12 without food, £22 with two-course meal. Clwb Cinio a Chlonc: The oversixties’ luncheon club: Tuesdays/ 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 to 11.30pm, open to all. £4 entry. Stage School: Monday. Line Dancing: Thursdays 1.30pm-3.30p,. £4, 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, Wednesday 8-9pm 07814 975445. Happy SOME of Cardigan’s shoppers and businesses witnessed a surprise visitor to the town on Friday, January 18, as a sizeable and noisy crew sang and guided Y Fari Lwyd along the High Street to celebrate the New Year, in an event organised by Cered: Menter Iaith Ceredigion.

Y Fari Lwyd is a traditional Welsh custom that usually occurs around Christmas, the New Year and Hên Galan, whereby a horse’s skull is adorned with ribbons and bells and is guided from door to door in a feast of music and humour. By the middle of the 20th century the custom had almost Feet Clinic: every month. 01554 758286. Heart Clinic: Thursday.

Llannon Community Council serves Cross Hands, Llannon, Tumble and Cwmmawr, promoting community development and facilities and meets on the third Wednesday, of the month at 6.30 in Tumble Hall. Members of the public are welcome. For more information, contact the clerk: 07971026493 clerk@ccllannon.org.uk. NB: See Facebook Cymunedau Mynydd Mawr Communities for community events and activities in the Cross Hands, Cwmmawr, Llannon and Tumble. You can post events and news; just contact Sarah or Mike.

St Clears

St Clears & District Watersports Association We give notice that two extraordinary meetings have been advertised and held and due to the lack of interest, it has been passed that the funds will now be distributed to primary schools within the St Clears wards. Chairperson: Cllr Philip Hughes; treasurer: Lisa Miles; secretary: Lynnette Phillips. Any queries please email gilfachfarm@ btopenworld.com

St Clears & District Community Association A meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 20, 6pm at the Black Lion. A summer event for the town is planned for Saturday, June 29. Everyone is welcome to come along with ideas, please.

Meidrim

Tess Sinden

01994 230854 tess@pleasantview.org.uk

Quiz The next inter-village quiz will be held in Talog Village Hall on Friday at 7.30pm. The quizmaster will be Aled Jones. Each village can have more than one team. Teams of up to six. £2 per person to include tea/coffee and biscuits. A warm welcome is extended to all.

WI The next meeting will be on Monday at 7.15pm in Meidrim Youth Hall when the speaker will be Hefina Evans on the Bowen Technique therapy and the competition is to bring an upcycled or recycled item.

Henoed The next meeting is the AGM which will take place in the Youth Hall on Tuesday when Lloyd and Buddug Thomas, of Brigywawr, will be speaking about beekeeping. Responsible for tea in this meeting are Shirley Bowen, Sally Jones, Sheila Jones, Tom Morris and Doreen Thomas. Giving raffle prizes are Almor Thomas, Gwynfor Price and Lynda Newton.

Meidrim Community Council is inviting quotes from suitable applicants to remove the rust, rub down, treat and repaint the four metal doors and frames at Meidrim public conveniences. All quotes should be received by the clerk on joywaters@hotmail.co.uk by noon on Monday, March 4.

Ysgol Meidrim news The juniors are creating a nature corner in the school grounds and would welcome any suitable materials such as plant pots, etc. Menter will be in school promoting the Welsh language this term. In February the pupils will be recording a radio programme in Welsh about mindfulness and relaxation, under the guidance of Ynni Da, which will be aired on Cymru FM. Year 6 are rehearsing for Carmarthenshire Primary Schools Choir to take part in the show at Ffwrnes in the summer.

Whitland

Hazel Davies

07817 489072 hazeldavies2001@yahoo.co.uk

Services Tabernacl: 9.30yb, Oedfa Gymun, gweinidog. Ysgol Sul hefyd am 9.30yb. Trinity: 11yb, Oedfa Gymun, gweinidog. Bethel: 2yp, Oedfa Gymun, gweinidog. English Congregational Church, Whitland: 10.30am, Reverend CL Gilham. St Mary’s Church, Whitland: 10am, Holy Communion. Nasareth: 3.30yp. Oedfa Gymun, Parchedig Huw George.

Whitland Memorial Hall news Message from the management committee: We would like to let you know that if we can overcome a couple of small obstacles we hope to put in motion some further repairs and improvements to the hall during the year to keep the Memorial Hall as a central part of what happens in the town. To that effect we welcome your suggestions for events (regular and one-off) that you would like to see happening in the hall and we will have a look to see if we could make them happen… Drop your suggestions through the letterbox in the hall, send an email to info@whitlandmemorialhall.org.uk or use our Facebook page (Whitland Memorial Hall).

Whitland Produce Market Second Saturday of every month (9.30am to 12.30pm). The second monthly market of 2019 is on Saturday, February 9, with a great variety of food produce and crafts. For more information and updates please go to the Whitland Produce Market Facebook page. You can also leave a message on 01994 240127, message the Whitland Produce Market Facebook page or email info@whitlandmemorialhall.org. uk

Taf QT Club Fortnightly on Fridays, 2pm to 4pm. The next session is on Friday, February 8.

Heaven Dance Academy Every Tuesday 4pm to 7pm. Teaching non-competitive gymnastics, acro/ rhythmic training, all forms of dance (street, freestyle disco, lyrical, contemporary, rock n roll, ballet and commercial. Classes held in Whitland and Swansea. For information please contact Carima on 07552 640953.

Little Melodies Weekly Wednesday sessions, 10.15am. Fun and energetic, musical, singing and movement session, with nursery rhymes, songs, bean bags, instruments, dolls, teddies, bubbles and lots more to enhance a child’s pre-school education. It encourages children’s interest and enjoyment of music, helps with socialising skills and is a great way of keeping active for both you and your child. If you and your little ones enjoy music and dance then Little Melodies is the place to go. Contact Amanda Davies on 07870 459502 or 01834 871441, email MyLittleMelodies@gmail.com, visit www.littlemelodies.co.uk or look them up on Facebook.

Whitland Young Farmers Club On Monday evenings (7.30pm). For young people aged between 10 and 26. You don’t have to be a farmer to join the Whitland Young Farmers Club and you’ll have the chance to meet new people for a night of fun and games organised by members.

Bookworm Theatre Group A small theatre group for young people aimed at the local home education community. Bookworm Theatre Group allows children of all characters to explore their imaginations, build their confidence, develop their creativity and relish in their suspension of disbelief in a safe and fun environment. On Friday mornings during term time. For more details please contact Vikki Perry on 07934168711, info@ bookwormtheatregroup.co.uk or www. facebook.com/bookwormtheatregroup Whist drive Wednesday, 7.30pm. Every second and fourth Wednesday of each month in the Memorial Hall.

Whitland and District Male Choir Thursday, 7.30pm. Always looking for new choristers and welcomes any prospective members to call in Thursday evenings. Contact Hugh Lewis (01994 240437).

Hall for hire For more information on the activities taking place in the Whitland Memorial Hall please leave a message on 01994 240127, email info@ whitlandmemorialhall.org.uk or send us a message on the Whitland Memorial Hall page on Facebook.

Clwb 100 Hywel Dda 100 Club The February draw for the prizes, £50, £30, £20, will take place at the Hywel Dda Centre on February 5 at 10am. NatWest mobile bank Now in Whitland on Tuesdays from 1pm to 2pm behind the rugby club.

Llanwinio WI We normally meet at Llanwinio Community Hall on the second Tuesday of every month at 2pm. For more information contact the president, Anne Summerbell, on 01994 484278.

Afon Taf Gardening Club Meetings usually take place on the third Thursday of every month at 7.30pm at Whitland Town Hall.

Llandysul

Powerhouse Pontweli Please support the evening of Valentine’s dance at Pentrecwrt Hall on February 16 at 7.30pm with a bar promoted by the Powerhouse