Tumble
01269 871955 keithevans806@btinternet.com
Sheltered residents of Nant y Glo Complex have again provided the village with a magical illuminated Yuletide display along the crescent of Coalbrook Road. A nightly show of twinkling forms in the shape of Christmas trees and hanging icicles has beguiled villagers and visitors alike. Many thanks to the residents and helpers at the complex.
Liaised by the community council more shopping volunteers are sought to help deliver groceries and/or medicines to the Covid vulnerable. While there are a number of volunteers at present doing great service more assistance would be much valued. To use the home delivery service or to offer help please contact the community clerk on 07415 355 659.
Post Office times The local post office, in CK’S supermarket, Coalbrook Road, operates from 8am to 8pm seven days a week.
The local pharmacy offers free flu jabs for those over 65 along with the at risk groups. Free flu jabs are to be arranged for those aged 50 to 64. Outside these groups a flu jab is available, subject to supplies, for £12.50. Check online at well.co.uk/flu Coronavirus support lines Free mental health support is available to isolated individuals via the Wales Mental Health Helpline on 0800 132 737 or text 81066. A similar free service is offered by the Red Cross, between 10am and 6pm daily, on 0808 196 3651.
Lesley Williams
lesleywms@tiscali.co.uk
Please note that the Upper Gwendraeth Valley Food Bank is closed until January 11. Pembrey and Burry Port Foodbank will be open and may be able to help.
Meddygfa’r Tymbl The surgery asks that all enquiries are by telephone only. You will still be able to consult a doctor, or other health professional, either over the phone or in person. An online consultation service is also available; you complete a series of questions online and a doctor will review these. The surgery will then respond by email, text or telephone. https://tumbleandcrosswales. webgp.com/ Prescription requests should be placed in the letterbox of the surgery or in the box at Cross Hands Surgery. Vaccine A message from the local health board says that, in order to protect the most vulnerable people in our communities, certain groups of people have been prioritised to receive the Covid-19 vaccine. If you are not in a priority group you are asked to wait to be invited. Please do not ask your pharmacist or GP. www.phw.nhs.wales/ covid-19-vaccination
The council continues to review the situation under Welsh Government guidelines. The hall will be closed from December 18 until January 4.
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.
serves Cross Hands, Llannon, Tumble and Cwmmawr, promoting community development and facilities. For information see the council’s website, Facebook page or contact the clerk: clerk@ccllannon.org.uk 07971026493. Normally, members of the public can attend council meetings held on the third Wednesday of the month but these are being held via the internet (Zoom) for the time being. You can observe these online by arrangement with the clerk. Members of staff are working to make as many council facilities as possible available to residents. Cymunedau Mynydd Mawr Communities is the Facebook page of Llannon Community Council. You will find information there that may be of use to you.