Pontyberem
Keith Evans
43 Brandyway, Pontyberem. 01269 871955 keithevans806@btinternet.com Sad passing Christopher W. Coe, 70, of Brandyway, suddenly passed away at Prince Philip Hospital on December 28. He is survived by his widow Genny, son and daughter, Mathew and Natasha, grandchildren Carys and Ifan along with his stepsons Stephen and Carl Drobnik and his stepdaughter Lianka. Though he had endured poor health in recent years he had successfully recovered from major medical treatments during 2020. Friends and neighbours send the deepest sympathies.
New year message
Brenda Stubbs, as chairman of the Pontyberem Over 50 Club, issued a new year greeting to members: “It has been nearly a year since we last gathered together,” she said, “and it now appears it will be a while yet before we do so again. While wishing all members a happy and healthy 2021 we all trust that in a few weeks time, as spring dawns, we will witness a reversal in the dreadful effects of the Covid-19 pandemic and that we can look forward with renewed hope.”
Priority postbox For the rising number of villagers applying for UK Governemnet Covid-19 home testing kits the completed packages should be placed in the post box outside CK’S supermarket and not taken into the post office itself. For further details on the home tests visit gov.uk Community Council Pontyberem councillors are scheduled to meet tomorrow from 7pm over the internet for the first of their monthly meetings for 2021. Further details on 07415 355659. Bus service anguish A number of residents have complained about the infrequent 166 bus services operating from the junction with Gregos Avenue. The matter was brought up at the last community council meeting after residents along Greenfield Terrace and Capel Seion Road had pointed out the long and, during the winter, hazardous trek to the main bus stop on Station Road and more pointedly the long walk back in the dark up the hillside while laden with shopping. The matter has been referred to the county council, which is responsible for subsidising rural bus services. Chemist times Monday to Friday trading hours of the local pharmacy are 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 5.30pm. Inside the store there is a maximum of two customers at any one time. 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.