Pontyberem
Keith Evans
43 Brandyway, Pontyberem. 01269 871955 keithevans806@btinternet.com Diamond wedding anniversary
Upper Gwendraeth Valley Food Bank
is available to anyone who has been affected economically by the Covid-19 pandemic and who lives in the north of the Gwendraeth Valley from Ponthenri to Gorslas. For example, someone who is unemployed, self-employed and waiting for benefits, or has lost income because of reduced hours, could be eligible. Dry food parcels are distributed from Tumble Hall on Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons. Contact Sue James, Llannon Community Council’s development officer, or Chris, council operations manager, for more information 01269 841213. Neuadd y Tymbl Activities now available: Fab fitness: Wednesday evenings; Dance Academy: Monday evening (dance only, no singing!) Please note: Numbers attending classes strictly limited according to WG guidelines. Also: Sunday takeaway carvery, December 13. Contact Chris Bowkett on 01269 841213 The council continues to review the situation under Welsh Government guidelines. The hall will be closed from December 18 until January 4.
Meals on Wheels are still available on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Details from Mandy 07806 340188. Carmarthenshire Citizens Advice If you have a problem, Citizens Advice may be able to help you. Telephone queries dealt with Monday to Thursday from 9am to 4pm and Friday from 9am to 2pm. 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 For information see the council’s website, Facebook page Cymunedau Mynydd Mawr Communities or contact the clerk: clerk@ccllannon.org.uk 07971 026493. Normally, members of the public can attend monthly council meetings but these are being held via the internet (Zoom) for the time being. You can observe these online by arrangement with the clerk. At the moment, members of staff are working to make as many facilities as possible available to residents.