Aberporth

A LOTTERYFUNDED project to transcribe the archives of Aberporth Village Hall has now got under way.

Eight volunteers are hard at work transcribing minutes of the village hall committee which date back to 1928.

The first volumes have just gone live on the hall website (www.aberporthvillagehall.co.uk) with more set to be added over the coming months. The project – which will also include post lockdown scanning days with the community – has been funded by the National Lottery Heritage

Fund. The plan is to get all 80 plus years of minutes onto the hall website and accessible for everyone.

“This is a fascinating project – the minutes are all handwritten and are an illuminating glimpse into village life all those years ago,” said hall project officer Sue Lewis.

The project is a joint effort between the hall committee and Hanes Aberporth History group. It is hoped to stage community scanning days starting in September when people can bring their memories of the hall to be recorded for posterity.

There are still more volumes to transcribe – anyone who would like to help can contact Sue at avhprojectofficer@ gmail.com. are reminded that there is a defibrillator for 999 emergency use at the front of Pontyberem Memorial Hall. Instructions on its use and an intercom for medical direction are within the coded secure unit. It is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Village volunteers Pontyberem Community Council is co-ordinating local volunteers to help vulnerable villagers, especially the elderly, with shopping trips and keeping in touch during the coronavirus emergency. Users of the service are asked, if possible, to preferably give advanced notice of their needs. Inquires on 07415 355659 or email cyngorcymunedpontyberem@gmail.com

Trimsaran

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 coronavirus. We will be naturally taking guidance from the government as to the re-opening. 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 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 07807 343245 or email info@tygolau.org.uk.

Tumble

Lesley Williams

lesleywms@tiscali.co.uk

Fly-tipping blight Unfortunately, the fly-tippers have been at work again in the lanes around Tumble and Llannon. Even in these extraordinary times, someone has dumped tens of bags of waste by farm entrances and on footpaths. Not only is such rubbish an eyesore but it is also hazardous, so please telephone the police 101 with any information or to report fly-tipping.

Your footpaths Now that there are fewer opportunities for exercise, many more people are looking for traffic-free places to walk. While the cycle track is a wonderful asset, there are many public footpaths in Tumble and in Llannon and Cross Hands. One popular path, for example, is the one over the Graig from Heol Lletty towards Tynton Farm but if you want to know about others, there is a map on Llannon Community Council’s website. Public footpaths are the responsibility of Carmarthenshire Council and the county wants to hear your views on improving access for walking and cycling. https://crowd.in/tZAlK9

Upper Gwendraeth Valley Food Bank Please pass on the message about this food bank which has been set up for individuals or families who have been affected economically by the Covid-19 pandemic. 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, Based in Tumble Hall, it serves the north of the Gwendraeth Valley from Gorslas to Ponthenri and food parcels will be distributed on Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons. Sometimes it may be able to supply food for pet dogs and cats. Please contact 01269 841213 (option 7) or speak to Sue James, Llannon Community Council’s development officer, 07832 187600. Sue can tell you more about this or the food bank/food share in Cross Hands.

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 Citizens Advice may be able to help you with problems and currently has 21 advisers working from home and who are available to deal with telephone queries 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.