Ammanford
Byron Evans
25 Cwmamman Road, Ammanford. byronevans1@hotmail.com
Sad loss Her numerous friends were sad to hear of the passing away, peacefully on May 4 at Glangwili Hospital, of a very well-known and highly-respected Ammanford lady, Mrs Janet Williams, at the age of 83, a popular local figure and a real part of Ammanford’s history. Janet will for ever be remembered from Williams Bazaar, an iconic shop in the town for many a year run by the family. Always cheerful and friendly, and a real family concern, it was always said “whatever you are after, you can get it in the Bazaar, and, if they haven’t got it,then they will always try and get it for you”. Deepest condolences to Llew, all the children, grandchildren and all the family on their loss.
Baby clinic change Brynteg Surgery’s baby clinic will be changing to Wednesdays (from Tuesdays), as of May 17.
Exam success Congratulations to Vinal Patel, who has recently passed his accountancy exams at Ashmole and Co, of High Street, Ammanford. Vinal is now a qualified member of the ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants); well done.
Amman Valley Art Group resumed on Monday from 10am. Monday mornings is portraiture, all levels. The group holds different art sessions on other days too. New members are always welcome. For more details or for membership information, please contact group chairman Alan Thomas (01269 594245 or 07484 349179).
Girls’ Rugby Hub The Valley Vixens (Girls’ Rugby Hub) (under-7s to under-18s) launched at Ammanford Rec on April 28 under fully-qualified coaches, featuring tag, touch and tackle sessions, with training held every Wednesday at 6pm at Ammanford Recreation Ground, and regular games.
Free prescription delivery Were you aware that you can have your medication prescriptions delivered free of charge to your door by Garnant Pharmacy? The free prescription collection and delivery service, and automatic repeat script ordering service, is available to anyone in the community, from Cwmgors to GCG, Tai’rgwaith to Brynaman, Garnant, Glanaman and Ammanford area, whichever medical practice you may belong to. There is also a free same-day delivery for all emergency prescriptions. To take advantage of the service, please contact Garnant Pharmacy on 01269 822188 or email Garnantpharm@gmail. com
Red Cross charity shop The British Red Cross Shop, in Ammanford, is now back open and taking your donations (except for Saturdays) from 9am; why not have a spring clean, and pop down and see us?
Plastic recycling point Good news that previously unrecyclable soft plastics can now be recycled locally. You will now be able to recycle such items as crisp pckets and cling film,and much more, at Tesco’s superstore at Park Street, Ammanford, a local collection point. Bereavements Mr Eirwyn Thomas, of Betws Road, Betws, passed away, peacefully on April 20 at Prince Philip Hospital; Eirwyn was the loving husband of the late Ann, and was a much-loved father of Huw, Rhian, Beth and Mallt, a dear father-in-law, grandfather and great-grandfather who will be sadly missed. Sympathy to all the family on their loss. Condolences are also extended to all the family following the passing away at Cartref Ael y Bryn, Penybanc, on April 24 of Mrs Dawn Stephens, of Maes yr Haf, Ammanford, but formerly of the Salutation Inn, Llandeilo, and Ffairfach. The loving widow of the late Roy, Dawn was a much-loved aunt who will be sorely missed.