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Carmarthen Ian Lewis
07790 591150
ian.lewis@mediawales.co.uk
Ebenezer Gospel Hall, Blue Street There will be a family service at Ebenezer Gospel Hall on Sunday. All family members are welcome to attend including children. Masks are required to be worn within the building by adults unless exemptions apply. The meeting will commence at 4.30pm and conclude at approximately 5pm. All are welcome. Croeso cynnes i bawb.
Heol Awst Eglwys Annibynnol. Sul am 3 o’r gloch y prynhawn, yn Festri Heol Awst, Oedfa yng ngofal Y Parchedig Llewelyn Picton Jones, Pontarddulais. Croeso cynnes i bawb.
Newchurch and District WI will be holding their first afternoon meeting today at 2pm at Newchurch Community Hall (just down from Carmarthen Golf Club). We will be having a film show with Mr Brian Milford. Everyone welcome, if anyone would like a lift please telephone 07775 616354.
Y Priordy Eglwys Annibynnol Caerfyrddin. Gweinidog: Y Parchedig Beti-wyn James, BD, MTH. Yn y bore am 10: Oedfa gyda’n Gweinidog. Gwneir casgliad at Goleg Undeb yr Annibynwyr Cymraeg. Cynhelir yr Ysgol Sul. Darperir Oedfa Ddigidol. Croeso cynnes i bawb.
English Congregational Church, Lammas Street Joint service for Sunday at 11am will be at the English Baptist Church, Lammas Street led by John Birch. Covid restrictions in place.
Cwmffrwd, Idole a Croesyceiliog
Capel Penygraig Oedfaon am 10.30yb. Chwefror 13, Alun Lenny; Chwefror 20, Stephen Evans; Chwefror 27, Parch Tom Defis C; Mawrth 6, i’w drefnu; Mawrth 13, Parch Jeff Williams; Mawrth 20, Oedfa Aelodau; Mawrth 27, i’w drefnu. Ymholiadau i Geraint Roberts ar 01267 229047 neu geraintroberts@btinternet.com
Bancyfelin
Capel Bancyfelin Dydd Sul, Oedfa Gymun am 2 yng ngofal ein gweinidog, Y Parchg Beti-wyn James.
Oedfa Ddigidol dros dudalennau Facebook a Sianel Youtube yr Ofalaeth am 11 fore Sul. Croeso i chi ymuno yn yr oedfa.
Brechfa Forest Caroline Evans
Gwylfa, Gwernogle.
01267 202305 cothivoice@yahoo.co.uk
Coffee morning Hopefully first Saturdays in the month at 10.30am in Brechfa Church Hall, entry £2, raffle and stalls, in aid of St Teilo Church. To check, ring Ian Phillips on 01267 202334. Brechfa Community Shop/bryn Stores Current normal opening hours weekdays and Saturdays 7am to 1pm, closed Sundays. Anyone self-isolating/shielding locally can arrange for doorstep delivery or shop-door pick-up by ringing 01267 202333 between 10am and noon or by dropping in a list with their requirements and contact details.
Just Foot Care This toenail cutting service’s next session will be on Tuesday morning, February 15 and then March 29, in Brechfa Church Hall. Phone to book in on 07968 553634. Full Covid precautions followed.
Church in Wales services For St Teilo, Brechfa, services normally will be at 11am on every Sunday. At St Michael’s, Llanfihangel Rhos y Corm, the next service is on Sunday, February 20, at 9.30am with Morning Prayer. The monthly Pilgrim Service continues at Llanfihangel at 5pm on the second Wednesday of the month so the next one is on February 9, both in the church and hopefully on Zoom or streaming through our Facebook page. For info contact the Rev Roger Nock on 01267 202347 or 07796 761754 or roger.nock@talk21.com
Abergorlech
Bro Dyfri Local Ministry Area St Sawyl’s, Llansawel – services normally on the first and third Sundays at 11am. St David’s Abergorlech – 9.30am (Welsh) on the first and third Sundays. Contact the Rev Patrick Mansel Lewis on 01558 822942. St Michael’s, Talley – services normally every Sunday at 11am with the second Sunday being a Children’s Ministry and the fourth a Youth Ministry. Caio on the first and third Sundays at 10am. Contact the Rev Tim Nelson on 01558 685415. Afternoons, open-air tearooms from 2pm to 4pm at the Talley Church Hall. Note that the Talley Church is now open for visitors/pilgrims daily.
Llansawel Bill Davis
01558 685696 twmdavis@gmail.com
Post Office van on Friday from 10.30am to 11.30am and on Monday from 2.15pm to 3.15pm in the village hall grounds.
Market The next monthly Llansawel Market will take place on Saturday, March 5 from 10am to noon in the hall. Welsh Black beef, fruit, vegetables, home baking, bread, gluten-free, more. Admission free. Refreshments. Please wear a mask and observe social distancing. For more info phone Bill on 01558 685696.
Llansteffan Kay Anthony
2 Ferry Point, Llansteffan. canthony225@ btinternet.com
01267 241677
Yoga for wellbeing A six-week course at Llansteffan Memorial Hall will focus on a variety of yoga and mindfulness practices to help you restore a sense of wellbeing. During the course you will learn tools that you can incorporate into everyday life. These will provide you with the necessary resources as you deal with life’s challenges. The courses are on Monday mornings starting on February 14 from 10.30am to 11.30am for six weeks and on Wednesday evenings from February 16, 7pm to 8pm. Please contact Jackie by text for more information and to book your place on 07920 522649.
Jack and the Beanstalk The delayed panto to be performed by the Llangain Players has been rescheduled and four performances are now available. The venue is Llangynog Community Hall and the new dates are Friday, March 25 and Saturday, March 26 with a matinee and evening performance and another matinee on Sunday, March 27. Matinee times to be confirmed. There are no performances during the earlier part of the week. Everyone who has a ticket for the original Friday and Saturday shows can still use them on the same days unless a change is requested. Those who had tickets for earlier dates can request a performance of their choice. Please contact Kate on 01267 241397 or 07788 577858 to arrange any changes or to purchase tickets.
Gardening workshops Something new for 2022 will be a short series of gardening workshops facilitated by Abel from Glasbren, Bancyfelin. The first is on Sunday, February 27 from 10am to 4pm and will take as its theme “create a village garden design” using vegetables, fruit, herbs and flowers. The second on Sunday, March 6 is entitled “from seed to plate” enabling participants to gain practical skills in growing. Spaces are limited and there is no charge but donations would be welcome towards village garden costs. If interested please request a booking form from Rhys Emlyn on 07757 679195 or Liz Dutch on 07813 068103.
WI meeting The meeting on Monday, February 14 will again start at 2.30pm in the Memorial Hall and our guest speakers will be Kate and Steve Beard who will demonstrate and teach us correct use of a defibrillator. The competition is “the most humorous or fortunate incident that led you to meeting your partner“. New to the community? Then you are very welcome to join us.
Sports meeting report At the February meeting several issues were discussed, with the maintenance of the MUGA high on the list. The moss is a concern and opinions as to the best way to deal with it are to be sought. The proposal for the upgrading of the pitches was deferred to the February meeting. Rhian Williams, treasurer, explained that HSBC now charges £5 per month plus additional fees for paying in cash and cheques. Internet banking remains free of charge. Following the damaging autumn storm which caused the floodlights to malfunction, we were again fortunate to have the prompt service of Darren Sainty to repair the damage. Membership numbers for the fitness suite continue to increase and this led to a discussion on age limits for users. Ashley Watson explained the county council guidelines for fitness centres and before a decision is made advice from our insurance broker will be requested. Grant opportunities were discussed, with individual clubs encouraged to apply to the community council for a specific purpose. Trustees agreed to support the community council in its campaign to reduce usage of single-use plastic. In conclusion, company secretary Richard Meade clarified the venue for the proposed Welsh street foods event in June/july will be held on the beach football pitch and not the Morfa. The next meeting is on Monday, February 28.
Penygroes
Calfaria Dydd Mercher am 10.15yb Cwrdd Gweddi. Bore dydd Sul am 11yb, oedfa ddwyieithog ag Ysgol Sul, gyda’r Gweinidog yn gwasanaethu. Gan fod yn rhaid bod 2 fetr rhwng cartrefi byddwn yn eich tywys i sedd addas, naill ai i lawr y grisiau neu yn yr oriel. Bydd jel dwylo ar gael wrth y fynedfa ac wrth yr allanfa. Rhaid gwisgo masgiau, oni bai bod gennych esgus rhesymol i beidio â gwisgo un. Os bydd ein cyngor swyddogol yn newid, bydd hwn yn cael ei ddiweddaru ar Facebook a’n gwefan, www.calfariapenygroes.cymru.
Ammanford Byron Evans
25 Cwmamman Road, Ammanford. byronevans1@hotmail.com
OAP group returns Following the lifting of Welsh Government Covid regulations, Ammanford Pensioners’ Group is now able to meet on a regular basis and resumed last Wednesday; the branch meets between 1pm and 3pm at the Pensioners’ Hall every Wednesday. Entry is £1.50, which includes tea/coffee, biscuits and a raffle ticket. Old and new members all welcome! Farplace Animal Rescue charity shop The Ammanford shop has been given so many donations recently; they are now looking for some volunteers to help with taking the donations from the back room to the shop floor and ready to sell. Hours and days are up to you entirely. All monies raised go straight to the rescue and other local rescues that Farplace has supported. Please contact 01269 518038 or message them via their Facebook page for more details. Bereavements A former resident of the locality has passed away. Lesley Jane Roberts, of St Clears, but formerly of Penybanc, and also of Wind Street, Ammanford, died peacefully on January 11 at Glangwili Hospital, Carmarthen. The loving sister of Anita, dear sister-in-law of Royston, she will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Condolences are also expressed to the family of Ruby Day, of Carregamman, Ammanford, formerly of Heol Wallasey, Ammanford, who passed away peacefully on January 8 at Glanamman Hospital; Ruby was the widow of the late Ron and was a much-loved mother of Roy.
Cwmaman Byron Evans
25 Cwmamman Road, Ammanford. byronevans1@hotmail.com
Sympathy Our deepest condolences are expressed to her family following news last week of the sad passing away of Garnant lady Mrs Nora Williams (née Jones), of Cwmamman Road. ”Nora Fach”, as she was fondly known by her numerous friends, was 87 years old. Our thoughts are with Nora’s family on their loss.
Hospital news Very best wishes to Mr Brian Howells, of Stepney Road, Garnant, who was a patient at Teifi Ward, Glangwili Hospital, Carmarthen, at the time of writing. Brian is thankfully now back at home.
Wedding anniversary Our very heartiest congratulations to Garnant couple Pauline and John Barker, who celebrated 49 years of married life on February 3.
Cwmamman Senior Citizens The branch wishes the very best to Mrs Ann Jones, of Ceidrim Road, and also Mrs Ann James, of Bro Ryan, who were reported to be unwell at home of late. Best wishes also to Mrs Eirwen Rogers, who is in hospital, and also to Mrs June Morgan following her recent move to her new home at Bro Ryan, Glanamman. The branch will next meet tomorrow at the Community Centre, High Street, Glanamman, commencing at 2pm. New members always welcome.
Cwmamman Gardening Club now meets on the second Friday of each month at the Resource Centre, Glanamman, entry £3 which is inclusive of refreshments, plus a raffle ticket; follow us on Instagram @cwmamangardenclub.
Meals on Wheels Anyone not currently receiving meals from Cwmamman Meals on Wheels group, new names and also former recipients are all welcome, please get in touch, they remain at £5.50 per meal and are extremely good value. Contact local organiser Kevin Madge on 01269 825438.
Shadows Depression Support Group meets locally and is there for you if you are struggling at the moment. If you are suffering from anxiety or depression, you can access Shadows on Twitter or Facebook, alternatively contact Louise (07587 709899) or Jennifer (07543 741788).
Bethel Newydd, Garnant Dydd Sul: Y Parchedig Euros Jones-evans, Ystradowen (bore) (Cymundeb).
Hundred Club Winners of £50 each at Garnant Club for January were: Debra Price (no. 60) and Bryan Williams (Taxis) (no. 43); your continued support is much appreciated, and new members are welcome.
Best wishes in their new homes to two Garnant ladies who have both just moved to Bro Ryan, Glanamman; Mrs Julia Evans, formerly of Cwmamman Road, and Mrs June Morgan, of Maesyfron, are both wished all the best in their new abodes.
Deepest sympathy is expressed to all her family following the sad passing away of Garnant lady Mrs Eileen Hamer, of Cwmamman Road, at the age of 94.
Hospital news Very best wishes to Mrs Eirwen Rogers, of Cwmamman Road, Glanamman, who was a patient at Glangwili Hospital, Carmarthen, at the time of writing; gwellhad buan, Eirwen. Legion monthly meeting The Garnant branch of the Royal British Legion will be holding their latest monthly meeting on Thursday, February 10 at Garnant Club’s lounge, 7.30pm start. All are welcome.
Birthday news Birthday congratulations are wished to Mr John Griffin, of Parc Glanffrwd, Garnant, who will be 82 years young on Saturday. Also to another Garnant resident, Mr Brian Howells, of Stepney Road, whose 83rd birthday is tomorrow; Brian is now thakfully back home following his recent hospitalisation.
Wedding anniversary Mr and Mrs Tony and Caroline Lewis, of Clos David Morgan, Garnant, are wished well on their 35th wedding anniversary on February 15.
Key of the door! Birthday wishes to Jacob, who works at Garnant Pharmacy, who celebrated his 21st birthday last Wednesday; llongyfarchiadau! Amman Valley Hospital League of Friends is still in need of support. Anyone interested in joining the League of Friends, please contact Dilys Richards on 01269 823397.
Gwaun-cae-gurwen Byron Evans
25 Cwmamman Road, Ammanford. byronevans1@hotmail.com
RNIB charity stamps Gwaun cae Gurwen Library is now collecting used postage stamps to raise money for the Royal National Institute for the Blind (RNIB). Just trim around your stamps,leaving a 1cm border, and bring them into Y Lolfa during opening times.
Y Lolfa – GCG Library Y Lolfa is free to join and open for browsing or use the website to contact us/order at www.gcglibrary.co.uk; we have a huge selection of books to loan and second-hand books for sale also. As well as English and Welsh book clubs (children and adult), and Welsh and French learners.
Volunteers wanted Gwaun cae Gurwen Library is looking for volunteers; for more information, or if you want to help, please contact www.gcglibrary.co.uk
Wedding anniversary Very best wishes to Kay and John Jones, of Abernant Road, Cwmgors, on the occasion of their 58th wedding anniversary yesterday.
100th birthday Congratulations to Dorothy Jones, of Rhosaman, a resident at Plas y Bryn, Cwmgwili, who celebrated her 100th birthday on January 24. Dorothy was born and grew up at West End, Cwmgors, and celebrated at the care home along with her family.
Tairgwaith Senior Citizens will be holding their first meeting of the new year at the community hall, Tairgwaith, on Monday at the usual time and look forward to welcoming members back.
Sunday afternoon gigs Cwmgors Rugby Club welcomes local band Real Big Elephant to entertain on Sunday; entry is free.
Bancffosfelen & Crwbin Keith Evans
43 Brandyway, Pontyberem.
01269 871955 keithevans806@btinternet.com
Post Office The village hall hosts the Post Office on a Monday, Tuesday and Thursday between 2pm and 4pm. Times may vary.
Defibrillator In the case of a suspected heart attack there is a public defibrillator affixed to the Bancffosfelen and Crwbin Hall. An intercom link provides live guidance for using the equipment. Library hours The local library in the Memorial Hall operates Mondays from 3pm to 7pm and Thursdays from 9.30am to 1.30pm. There is a free internet service, DVDS and audio books for hire. Inquiries during library times can be made to Anja
on 01269 870891. Burry Port Carol Skelton
4 Greenhill, Y Graig, Burry Port. 01554 834371 carolmskelton@btinternet.com
Chapel Jerusalem Chwefror 13 , Parch Christopher Owen, 2yp.
Meals on Wheels Provided by Pembrey and Burry Port Town Council every Monday and Wednesday lunchtime, a home-cooked hot meal delivered to your door by volunteers. Delivery free to Burry Port and Pembrey postcodes. Main meal and dessert £5 per person. All allergies and food intolerences catered for, but please mention at time of booking on email: louise.robinson@ pembreyburryport-tc.gov.uk or 01554 834346. Senior citizens cawl cennin Provided by Pembrey and Burry Port Town Council for residents of Burry Port and Pembrey only on Monday, February, 12.30pm for 1pm at £5 per person. This is in the memorial hall, Burry Port. Tickets available from the town council office or 01554 834346.
St David’s Day afternoon tea Provided by Pembrey and Burry Port Town Council on Tuesday, March 1 in the memorial hall from 2-5pm at £5 per person. Entertainment by Cylch Meithrin Porth Tywyn, Burry Port Male Choir, local children, Carwyn Tywyn – harpist and soloists. Book tickets now via the community website, www. pembreyburryport-tc.co.uk
Lighthouse Library Bookswaps This is now open in Burry Port Bowls Club. Opening hours are Monday 11am-2pm, Thursday 10am-2pm, Friday 9.30am-1pm plus every second Saturday in the month from 11am-2pm. We accept donations of good-quality books, board games and jigsaws when we are open. Please note that this is run for the community and ask that if you have no books to swap or donate that you choose no more than four books.
Burry Port Male Choir We have resumed
rehersals at 6.30pm on Thursdays at the Burry Port Memorial Hall. If you want to sing and join a great group of men, come along to the rehearsal Nothing to worry about as there is no audition. Your town choir needs you!
Welsh conversation Every Wednesday at the Pembrey Country Inn, Welsh speakers and learners of all levels are welcome to join in for some conversation and fun, 1-3pm. (Quiz has resumed on Tuesdays at 8pm. Advisable to book due to Covid restrictions at the moment and available space and tables.)
Photographic society Pembrey and Burry Port Photographic Society meet this evening and every Wednesday at 7.30pm in Hermon Chapel, Pembrey. New members of all standards are always welcome. For further information ring 07974 001049.
Historical society The Pembrey and Burry Port Historical Society has resumed activities. Please note we now meet in the Ashburham Hotel at 7pm on the second Tuesday in the month. Our next meeting is in March.
Harbour Music and Poetry Usually meet every Monday at 7.30pm in the Burry Port Yacht Club. It is a community project enabling people of all ages and abilities to share their musical and literary skills. It takes the form of ‘open mic’ and special guests and audience are warmly welcomed.
Ty Golau memory problems group We have resumed weekly sessions every Monday at Canolfan John Burns Centre, Carmarthen Road, Kidwelly, from 10.30am-noon. Social distancing is in place and we request that you wear masks until you are seated. Refresments are included in the cost of £5 for service users and £1 for carers. Contact Janet Lewis on 01554 890896 to reserve a place.
Singing for the Soul This continues on the first and third Wednesdays of the month from 2pm-4pm in Jerusalem Chapel Vestry, Burry Port SA16 0DA, where there is plenty of parking. The next meeting is February 16. New members are very welcome. Open to men and women, no experience or commitment required. With no expectations, judgements or auditions, we offer an afternoon of singing uplifting songs in a group of like-minded people. £3 each session including refreshments. There will be Covid safety measures in place. The venue requires us to wear a face covering while singing, either a mask or visor. Clear visors will be available to buy if you don’t already have one. For further details or to check if still going ahead because of new Covid restrictions, contact Dawn 07773 312033 or email singingforthesoulwiththewi@gmail.com
Garden Club The Pembrey and Burry Port club are unable to resume their meetings due to extensive repairs taking place at the Community Hall, Pembrey, our regular meeting venue. Unfortunately the hall is still under repair. The committee will meet when the hall is available again to discuss resuming meetings. We were sorry to learn of the recent death of Iris Hughes, an enthusiastic member.
Cefn Sidan U3A We are now back in the Pensioners’ Hall. Social distancing should be observed and masks should be worn where possible. Yoga is usually at 10.30am every Monday (except bank holidays) with Richard Rees at £4 per person per session in the main Memorial Hall.february meetings continue today with the coffee morning at 10.45am. Please bring your own cup or mug and remember take it home again and respect social distancing. At most meetings we will have used books at the front of the hall so please bring any unwanted books to swap. Friday, February 11 is keep-fit at 10.30am and crochet/arts and crafts at 2pm. Monday, February 14 is work on the Station Garden at 10am. Tuesday, February 15 is Welsh history at 10.30am and square dancing at 2pm. Wednesday, February 16 the quiz group meets at the Neptune at 2.15pm. Friday, February 18 is keep-fit at 10.30am. Monday, February 21 is the main meeting, the AGM, at 2.15pm. Thursday, February 24 at 2pm the discussion group is back in the Pensioner’s Hall with the subject “begging issues”. Friday, February 25 is keep-fit at 10.30am and the creative writing group at 2pm. Monday,
February 28 is the drama group at 2.15pm. New members will be most welcome. Inquiries to Paul on 07803 185281 or email: preynoldsuk@yahoo. com
Food Forward Food Boxes Collaborating with Fairshare and Pembrey and Burry Port Town Council, Food Forward Burry Port is a Lotteryfunded project which will support residents in your area. The venue has changed to 38 Station Road, Burry Port SA16 0LP. The opening times are every Tuesday between 11am and 5pm. Do you need to stretch your food budget a little further each week? Do you know someone who is finding times hard? £1 a year for membership then each week you will have the option of spending £3.50 or £5 for goods worth between £15-£20. No referrals required. CBSA are supported by Faireshare Cymru, Morrisons and Burry Port Co-op. Call in on Tuesday to see what it’s all about. Our volunteers would love to meet you. Contact Ceinwen on 07958 649932 or email:clloyd@cbsa.org.uk
Carers Information Service The service will be extending our telephone support service and will be able to offer telephone support to carers up until 9pm at night Monday to Friday. This will be via our main information service telephone number: 0300 0200 002.
People Speak Up runs online activities for people of all ages through spoken word, creative writing and participatory arts. For more details 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+ to make the most of technology. Free sessions are delivered over the phone through any tasks you want to achieve. Simply ring 01554 784080 or email p.mcilroy@agecymrudyfed.org.uk Coronavirus support lines Free mental health support is available to isolated individuals via the Welsh 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. 07465 891557 carysedwards54@gmail.com
Kidwelly and Mynydd-y-garreg Pantomine Society (KAMPS) The production of Ali Baba and the Four Tea Thieves at Mynydd-y-garreg Hall has been rescheduled to March 11 and 12 at 7pm and March 13 at 2.30pm. Tickets are £7 per adult and £5 per child and are available to purchase online from www.eventbrite.co.uk www. kampsonline.blog or telephone 01554 890551. Flower arranging classes Very basic flower arranging classes held on the first and third Tuesday of each month from 7pm at St Mary’s Church. Please bring your own flowers. Tea and coffee will be provided at a charge of £2 but please bring your own cup/mug. Adhering to Covid rules and regulations.
Short mat bowls every Wednesday from 1pm-3pm at the Princess Gwenllian Centre. A fee of £5 is payable which includes tea and biscuits. Bowls are also provided if required. Ladies-only kickboxing classes Sessions are now held every Wednesday at Princess Gwenllian Centre at 7pm. To avoid disappointment, booking is highly recommended as numbers are limited due to Covid guidelines. For further information please contact Shogun Cymru via Facebook Messenger. St Mary’s church services Third Sunday before Lent, February 13, 9.30am, Holy Eucharist / 11am, Cymun Bendigaid / 5pm, Evening Prayer. Holy Eucharist with prayers for healing held Wednesdays at 9.30am.to comply with Church in Wales guidelines, face masks must still be worn in church.
Trinity Methodist Church Welcomes you to Sunday morning worship at 10.30am.
Kidwelly Pop-up Market Held on the first Saturday of each month, 9am-2pm. Please note the market will now be held at the Princess Gwenllian Hall for the winter period, returning to the Town Square in March. Fresh produce available – artisan bread, preserves, jams, fresh veg, wood-fired pizza and many more stalls. Come along and give your support to local producers. Adhering to Covid rules and regulations.
Côr Meibion Dyffryn Tywi are desperately looking for new members. If anyone is interested, please contact chairman Martin Henry (01554 890886/07971 021726) or secretary Derrick Rowlands (01269 860996 / 07891 467663). Councillor surgery As the monthly surgeries are cancelled due to the current situation, county councillor Jeanette Gilasbey wishes to advise that she is still available to any members of the community wishing to discuss any concerns or issues that need addressing. Please contact either via email jgilasbey@carmarthenshire.gov.uk or telephone 01554 892729.
Pontyberem Keith Evans
43 Brandyway, Pontyberem.
01269 871955 keithevans806@btinternet.com
Advice surgery Councillor Richard Selwood’s planned Monday evening advice surgeries in the memorial hall have been temporarily suspended due the Covid restrictions. However, he can be contacted by phone on 07530 860608 or by email on richardselwood8@gmail.com
Post Office hours Located in CKS supermarket, the Post Office now operates six days a week, Monday to Friday 9am to 5.30pm, Saturday 9am to 3.00pm and is closed on Sunday.
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.
Digital aid Age Cymru Dyfed offers people aged 50-plus hands-on help to introduce and develop the use of digital technology. Through free telephone sessions, often led by Haroun Varden, help is given through tasks enabling older users to be comfortable with digital links. Please contact Age Cymru Dyfed on 01554 784080 or email p. mcilroy@agecymrudyfed.org
Tumble Lesley Williams
lesleywms@tiscali.co.uk
Cyfle i Bawb is hoping to start again on Tuesday, February 15 in the hall from 1.30pm to 3.30pm. Set up by the late Mona Jones and the late Alvis Richards, Cyfle is open to all and, as the name suggests, is an opportunity to socialise and enjoy a variety of activities. In the past there have been quizzes, guest speakers, dance demonstrations, trips and, of course, time for a chat and a cuppa. On March 1, members will be going out for lunch. After the restrictions of the last two years, this will be an ideal opportunity to get out and meet people again. Secretary Pat Gilbert says that new members will be very welcome. Further information from Pat 01269 831773.
Men’s Shed Sied Dynion Cwm Gwendraeth Men’s Shed offers an opportunity to make new friends, learn new skills or just to take time to relax. Members meet in the old Gwendraeth School on Wednesdays from 1pm to 3pm. You can just go along or contact Anthony for more information 07527 794078 / 07719 169151 or anthonyjones58@btinternet.com. Women are welcome on open days; these are advertised on Facebook. The Facebook page says, however, that a women’s section could be started.
No half-term show Unfortunately, The Wizard of Oz, the show booked for the hall for half-term, has been cancelled by the production company. The community council apologises for the inconvenience.
Neuadd y Tymbl Various activities and services are now available in the hall including the Performance Factory stage school, monthly NAFFI meetings for veterans, keep-fit sessions and the Foot Clinic. Cyfle is back on the 15th and line dancing may be back soon. For more information about these, or if your group/society would like to discuss the possibility of meeting in the hall, please contact the clerk llannonccclerk@outlook. com.
Llannon Community Council aims to improve the quality of life of residents. Ten councillors are elected to represent the villages of Tumble, Llannon, and Cwm-mawr. Another five represent Cross Hands. You can find names and contact details for your councillors and other useful nformation on the council’s website. Please note, however, that this website is being improved. Council meetings are usually held on the third Wednesday of the month; these are still being held via the internet (Zoom) for the time being. http:// www.ccllannon.org.uk / llannonccclerk@outlook. com or Facebook Cymunedau Mynydd Mawr Communities.
St Clears
St Clears WI On Tuesday, February 1 at 2pm in St Clears Boat Club, St Clears WI held their monthly meeting. Maureen Davies, a WI advisor and talented crafter, instructed the members on how to make a macrame bracelet. All members were then tasked with making their bracelet. What an enjoyable time the members had attempting to push the thread in various directions to make their bracelets (mostly the wrong way)! Not only did the members learn a new craft and have lots of laughs, but they also had a very pretty bracelet of their own. Thank you, Maureen. St Clears WI will be celebrating their centenary in September and they plan to put on a variety of events, so watch this space!
Bethlehem Newydd Pwll-trap a Gibeon Bancyfelin Gofalaeth y Parchedig Rhodri Glyn Thomas. Bethlehem Newydd, Dydd Sul Chwefror 13 – oedfa yng ngofal Annalyn Davies am 10yb.