Pontyberem Tumble
Keith Evans
43 Brandyway, Pontyberem. 01269 871955 keithevans806@btinternet.com Annual grants As in previous years Pontyberem Community Council has awarded grants to an array of village groups. Sums of £100 each have been given to Capel Caersalem, Capel Soar and St John’s Church. Allocations of £50 each awarded to the Camera Club, Clwb ar ol Ysgol, Cymdeithas Hanes Gwendraeth, Fforwm Menter Ieuenctyd, Merched Y Wawr, Nant Y Glo Residents Association, Papur Y Cwm, Pontyberem Over 50 Club, Pontyberem Rugby Juniors and Ysgol Feithrin Pontyberem.
Covid volunteers 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 355659.
Post Office times The local post office, in CK’S supermarket, Coalbrook Road, operates from 8am to 8pm seven days a week.
Pharmacy NHS flu jabs 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
Food bank 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 made by telephone. You will still be able to get advice from a doctor, or other health professional, either over the phone or in person. You can also use an online consultation service for advice; you complete a series of questions online and a doctor will review these. You may be advised to contact the surgery or the surgery may contact you by email, text or telephone. https:// tumbleandcrosswales.webgp.com/ Prescription requests should be placed in the letterbox of Meddygfa’r Tymbl or in the box at Cross Hands Surgery.
Vaccine Public Health Wales states that Covid-19 vaccines will be offered first to those at highest risk of suffering serious complications from the virus. All eligible adults in the priority groups will be invited to make an appointment through NHS systems so please wait to be contacted. The NHS asks that people do not contact GP, pharmacies, or other services asking about availability of the vaccine. www. phw.nhs.wales/covid-19-vaccination 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. The council continues to review the situation. Contact Chris Bowkett on 01269 841213. Carmarthenshire Citizens Advice If you have a problem, Citizens Advice may be able to help you. Telephone queries dealt with Monday to Thursday, 9am to 4pm and Friday, 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 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 on clerk@ccllannon.org.uk or 07971 026493. 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.