Trimsaran

A nine-year-old Carmarthen boy has used money raised from raffling off a birdbox he made with his dad to buy snacks and toiletries for patients in Glangwili Hospital. Kaiden Thomas, who lives in Johnstown, raised a total of £250 through the raffle and used the money to buy crisps, chocolates soft drinks, soaps, deodorant and other hygiene supplies for the most vulnerable patients currently in hospital.

Specifically, the items were delivered to the maternity ward and the Covid-19 ward where porters met Kaiden outside the hospital to take delivery of them.

With visiting not allowed at wards across the hospital due to coronavirus restrictions, Kaiden, who is a pupil at Richmond Park Primary School, wanted to do his part and help in any way he could.

His mother Joanne, a fashion student, also helped make wash bags which were also donated to the hospital.

She said: “He was helping his dad Malcolm make some things for the garden and decided on a bird box.

“It was then that asked me if we could sell the bird box and buy things for the hospital. “I thought it was a great idea and I never thought we would raise £250 from the raffle, people were very generous.”

Alma Davies

72 Heol Llanelli, Trimsaran. 01554 810706

Plas y Sarn It is with regret that Plas y Sarn leisure centre will be closed for the time being due to the coronavirus. We will be naturally taking guidance from the government as to the reopening. We are very sorry and we thank you for all your continued support.

Sardis Ni fydd oedfaon i aelodau yn cael eu cynnal yng Nghapel Sardis oherwydd y feirws. Byddwch yn ddiogel. Ty Golau It is with regret that Ty-Golau Mynyddygarreg and Llanelli has had to cancel all sessions for the near future due to the spread of the coronavirus. We will be naturally watching the news very closely and will inform our service users and carers of any changes in procedures. For more information contact Jan Lewis on 01554 890896 or 07807343245 or email info@tygolau.org.uk.

Tumble

Lesley Williams

lesleywms@tiscali.co.uk

Upper Gwendraeth Valley Food Bank This food bank, specifically for individuals or families who have been affected economically by the Covid-19 pandemic, has been set up by Llannon Community Council, with support from Carmarthenshire County Council. Those eligible have either become unemployed as a result of the pandemic, or been placed on furlough, or lost income because of reduced hours or are self employed and waiting for benefits. The food bank, in Tumble Hall, serves the north of the Gwendraeth valley from Gorslas to Ponthenri and food parcels will be distributed on Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons. Please contact 01269 841213 (option 7) or speak to Sue James on 07832 187600. Sue can tell you more about this or direct you to the food bank/ food share in Cross Hands. Meddygfa’r Tymbl Surgery The practice is asking people to contact the surgery by telephone only. Doctors will decide whether patients need a consultation over the phone or in person. Prescription requests should be placed in letterbox of Meddygfa’r Tymbl and in box in Cross Hands surgery. The medication will be available at the pharmacy you choose, either in Tumble or Cross Hands but you are asked to allow 72 hours for the prescription to be ready.

Neuadd y Tymbl Ar gau. NB: Meals on Wheels still available on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Call Mandy on 07806 340188. Cymunedau Mynydd Mawr Communities is the Facebook page of Llannon Community Council. You will find information there that may be of use to you in these difficult times. ‘Pinned’ to top of the page, for example, is a list of shops, pubs, cafes, offering delivery. Carmarthenshire Citizens Advice CCA currently has 21 advisers working from home able to answer your questions from 9am to 4pm, Monday to Thursday and 9am to 2pm on Friday. Debt, 01267 231275; welfare benefits, 01267 231742; Universal Credit, 07957 668187; energy efficiency, 07565 562282; general, 01269 592267, 01267 234488, 01554 759626. Llannon Community Council serves Cross Hands, Llannon, Tumble and Cwmmawr, promoting community development and facilities. Following directions from the Welsh Government no meetings can be held until further notice. Information will be placed on the council’s Facebook page or contact the clerk on 07971 026493 or clerk@ccllannon.org.uk