Bancffosfelen & Crwbin
Keith Evans
43 Brandyway, Pontyberem. 01269 871955 keithevans806@btinternet.com
Road safety action needed Nearly a year has elapsed since community councillors made known their concerns about speeding vehicles breaking the 30mph limit through Bancffosfelen, especially by the primary school; so far no safety action plan has emerged from Carmarthenshire Council. The campaign to get 20mph calming outside the school, a county wide policy, is a top priority. A number of locals are actively pressing on for highways safety measures to be put in place.
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.
Post Office The village hall hosts the community Post Office on a Monday, Tuesday and Thursday between 2pm and 4pm. Times may vary due effects of the virus pandemic.
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. brightly-coloured long scarf lengths with a width of 7 inches/17 centimetres with the length as long as you like. Also, if you can create 3D objects in wool, poppies, or seaside-type knits, we would love to hear from you. Contact Sharron on 07793 890589. We are supported by Burry Port and Pembrey Town Council.
Meddygfa Tywyn Bach Surgery Burry Port surgery politely ask that you do not contact your GP practice or health board at this time to ask about an appointment for your second dose of the Oxford Astrazeneca vaccine. If you received a first vaccine you will be contacted when it is your turn for a second dose.
Recycle your garden pots Drop them in the collection tub in the Memorial Hall car park provided by the town council. They will re-use them to provide flowers for the community or if you need some then help yourself.
Dog thefts Dyfed-powys Police have set up a taskforce to tackle dog thefts and have allocated a chief inspector to lead the operational response. Please update the police with any information you think will help them with their investigations by any of the following methods: 101@dyfed-powys.pnn.police. uk, call 101, or 999 in an emergency. Dog fouling in Pembrey and Burry Port The enforcement department of Carmarthenshire Council are grateful for the information received of the many areas of particular concern,which will be shared with the various officers who patrol our areas and hopefully their presence will help reduce the problem and catch some of the offenders.
Carers Information Service The service will be extending its telephone support service and will be able to offer telephone support to carers up until 9pm Monday to Friday. This will be via the main Information service telephone no, 0300 0200 002.
People Speak Up runs online activities for people of all ages through spoken word, creative writing and participatory arts. Contact Eleanor on 07972 651920 or email info@peoplespeakup.co.uk Digital support Age Cymru Dyfed has dedicated digital champions on hand to support people aged 50-plus to make the most of technology. Free sessions are delivered over the phone. Simply ring 01554 784080 or email p.mcilroy@ agecymrudyfed.org.uk
Capel Jerusalem May 23, Parch Christopher Owen, 2yp.