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Carmarthen
Heol Awst, Eglwys Annibynnol Sul, Awst 14, am 10.30yb yng Nghapel Penuel, Stryd y Prior, Oedfa Cyd-enwadol y Dref, yng ngofal Mr. Simon Biggs. Croeso cynnes i bawb.
Ebenezer Gospel Hall A drive-in gospel meeting will take place this coming Sunday afternoon, August 14, at the rear car parking area of Morrisons Store, Carmarthen. The meeting will begin at 4.30pm and will finish at approx 5pm. All who wish to come are very welcome and during the course of the service to remain in their own vehicles. There is no charge or donations taken.
Y Priordy, Eglwys Annibynnol Gweinidog: Y Parchedig Beti-wyn James. Am 10.30yb: Capeli Cymraeg y Dre’n cydaddoli ym Mhenuel gyda Clyde Briggs. Croeso i bawb. Darperir oedfa rithiol. St Peter’s Church Sunday mornings 8am Holy Communion; 10.30am Sung Eucharist. Wednesday mornings 10.30am Holy Communion. A warm welcome to all.
English Baptist Church Throughout August we meet up for joint services with neighbouring chapels. Morning worship this Sunday will be at Babell Zion Newydd Chapel, Pensarn, starting at 10.30am and led by Rev Mike Shephard. All are welcome.
Cwmffrwd, Idole & Croesyceiliog
Capel Penygraig Awst – dim oedfaon. Ymholiadau i Geraint Roberts ar 01267 229047.
Bancyfelin
Capeli Cana a Bancyfelin Suliau Awst. Rhyddheir oedfa ddigidol dros dudalennau Facebook a Sianel Youtube yr ofalaeth bob bore Sul yn ystod mis Awst dan arweiniad ein gweindiog, Parchedig Beti-wyn James ac eraill. Croeso i chi ymuno. Cynhelir oedfaon undebol yng nghapeli Cymraeg y dref. Mae’r manylion yn ymddangos yn wythynosol o dan colofn Caerfyrddin yn Y Journal.
Brechfa Forest Caroline Evans
Gwylfa, Gwernogle.
01267 202305 cothivoice@yahoo.co.uk
2022 Gwyl Glyn Cothi Festival will take place on Saturday and Sunday, August 13 and 14 with arts, crafts and food stalls, live entertainment, free entry to Brechfa Church Hall and five Open Studios to visit. Hall opening times Saturday 10am to 5pm, Sunday 10am to 4pm. Live entertainment in Victoria Park and the Tea and Cake Tent with Karl Taylor, Mick Skevington on Saturday and the Voices Choir from Llanelli on Sunday. Open Studios include Tirbach Alpacas, Dragon Press Bindery, Ceramics by Adrian Munday, dinahvagina [artist], Incus Iron, West Wales Willows and Karen Williams Ceramics. Transport can be provided – book. Contact Info@glyncothi.co.uk.
Craft at Keepers Saturday, August 20, special kite making day – make and fly, bring a picnic and fly the kites on the mountain in the late afternoon. Organised by Pobl y Fforest in aid of Keepers upkeep. Info Daryl 01267 202715. Keepers is at SA32 7BW, on the Brechfa to New Inn road, grid ref: 522:319.
Just Foot Care This toe-nail cutting service’s next session will be on Tuesday mornings, August 30, in Brechfa Church Hall. Phone to book in on 07968 553 634. Full Covid precautions followed. Brechfa Carnival 2022 Saturday, September 3, from 2pm in Parc Victoria Park – volunteers needed to help prepare and/or on the day with pirate-themed games and activities? Can you help? Call Claire on 07837 344673.
Brechfa Clwb Trigain/ Over 60 Club The next event is cream tea on the Gwili Railway on Thursday, September 22. Please let Barbara know if you want to go [or not go] on this trip – Barbara Winchester 202267.
Kiosks Llanfihangel Rhos y Corn Community Council has bought the red telephone kiosks in Brechfa, Nantyffin and Llidiad Nenog. They will be repaired and repainted. If anyone has any ideas about their future use, please contact the clerk on admin@llanfihangelrhosycorn.co.uk – see website https://llanfihangelrhosycorn.co.uk/.
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.
Church in Wales services For St Teilo in Brechfa, services are at 11am on every Sunday. At St Michael’s, Llanfihangel Rhos y Corn, the normal pattern of services is now the first and the third Sundays of the month at 2.30pm. The monthly Pilgrim Service continues at Llanfihangel at 6pm on the second Wednesday of the month so the next one is this evening, August 10, at 6pm. The next monthly Quiet Space session at Llanfihangel is on Saturday, August 27, from 2pm. Forthcoming services are listed on the Facebook pages for each church. Both churches ae open for visitors/pilgrims. For info contact Revd Roger Nock on 01267 202347 or 07796 761 754 or roger.nock@talk21. com.
Abergorlech
Abergorlech Hall Committee for info suggestions/ideas – contact Kathryn Mckenzie on 07973 122939.
Bro Dyfri local ministry area Services: St Sawyl’s, Llansawel – services normally on the first and third Sundays at 11am. St David’s Abergorlech at 9.30am [welsh] on the first and third Sundays. Contact Revd Patrick Mansel Lewis 01558 822 942. St Michael’s, Talley – services normally every Sunday at 11am – August 14: Morning Prayer. August 21 Holy Communion. August 28 All Age Worship. Caio services on the first and third Sundays at 9.30am. Contact Revd Tim Nelson 01558 685 415. Open Air Tearooms daily 11am to 3.30pm at the Talley Church Hall; self-service on weekdays and volunteer servers at the weekends. Note that the Talley Church is now open for visitors/pilgrims daily.
Llangynog
January 2023 pantomime Do you want to be our next star? With our upcoming panto rehearsals starting in September Llangain Players want to recruit as many new members that we can for our next pantomime Dick Whittington and so we’re having our Intro to Panto afternoon on August 14. Everyone is welcome. So please share this with as many friends as you can and see if you can spread the word to friends and family - the more the merrier. So many of our younger audience were interested after our “Jack” performances so we want to get them all involved from front to back stage in every aspect of production. So spread the word and get recruiting. Look forward to seeing you all again very soon. Contact Simon and Linda Weaver for more info on 01267 241295/07891 623034.
Bridge club The second beginner’s course is nearly finished after a 12-week run and once again all enjoyed and was very successful. Members from this group will be invited to join the Bridge Chub when it restarts on Thursday, September 1, along with previous members. New members very welcome. Please contact Chris Rose 01267 241222 for more information.
Film nights@the hall, 7pm Join us for our film nights at the hall which are proving very popular in our newly refurbished hall with large screen and full stereo sound. The next one will be in October. Watch this space or keep an eye on the Llangynog Facebook page. So far we have enjoyed West Side Story and A Good Year with popcorn and choc ices on sale. Call Chris Rose 01267 241222 for more info.
Spiritual Development Group On Monday nights from 7pm-9pm. Currently at full capacity but please contact Helen for more info on 07960 020809.
Hiring the hall Llangynog Village Hall has a fully equipped modern kitchen, overhead projector, seating for about 120 people. Disabled access. Excellent sound and lighting. Available for hire with hourly rates starting at £10 per hour. Further charges apply for ticketed or entrance fee events so please contact us for more details. Overhead projector, plus sound and lighting equipment is available subject to prior agreement with appropriate extra charges being applied. To discuss your requirements or to view the Hall please contact Simon Weaver on 07891 623034 or Chris Rose 01267 241222.
Dates for your diary@the hall September 23: Concert, Mair Griffiths 6pm. Call 211271 for more info. November 19: Llangynog Hall Centenary Dance. The Keith Marshall Swing Band. November 26: Christmas Fair.
Llansteffan Kay Anthony
2 Ferry Point, Llansteffan. canthony225@ btinternet.com
01267 241677
Book sale ahead The next book sale in the Memorial Hall will run from Saturday, August 20, to Monday, August 29. Open all day for you to browse the huge range of books which are just 50p for paperbacks and up to £2 for large hardbacks. Cash payment only. If you have books to donate please ring Diana Bevan on 241727. Hall coffee evening An excellent attendance at the coffee evening organised by members of the hall committee resulted in more than £820 being raised. All monies are towards the maintenance costs of the hall. Every stall holder was kept busy with unsurprisingly the cake stall the most popular raising nearly £200. Many thanks to Dr David Hunter and Vania Hunter for officially opening the event and for their generous donation. David was presented with a gift acknowledging his huge contribution to fund raising initiatives for the hall and for his invaluable work commemorating the lives of those who died from our locality during the First World War.
Duck race results What fun this race is and fortunately there was enough water for four heats and a final to be run. That is due to the hard work of Elgan, Chris and their gang of helpers. First duck home was number 13 owned by Emily Bouadana who won £20 and second prize of £10 was won by duck number 180 owned by Erin Smith. A very big thank you to Enid, Debbie and Arwyn Howells for preparing the 400 ducks for their race. All were safely caught.
Bingo night The hall was full with people of all ages, families, visitors and locals for a very busy bingo night. Grateful thanks to our caller Bruce Wallace and to Roger Davies and Una for being the depository for the many gifts , all donated by members of the Women’s Institute. Lots of happy people going away with prizes but even those without had an entertaining evening. A big thank you to John Evans who always supports our events in any way he can. Diolch John.
Penygroes
Calfaria, Penygroes Dydd Sul am 10.30yb, oedfa undebol yn Capel Jerusalem.
Dryslwyn/broadoak
Llangathen Village Hall Macmillan Cancer Support are hosting a Catwalk for Cancer. Dress to impress for less with the sale of Vintage and pre-loved clothes and accessories. The Catwalk is hosted by Huw ‘Fash’ Rees on Thursday, August 11, at 6.30pm. Entry £10 to include refreshments & sandwiches.
Cwmaman Byron Evans
25 Cwmamman Road, Ammanford. byronevans1@hotmail.com
Singalong evening Amman United Rugby Club are holding their popular sing-song nights once again. From this Saturday, and every Saturday evening, come along and enjoy a singalong with Sylvie and Jeff in the club’s lounge, from around 8pm.
Shadows Depression Support Group is there for you, if anyone is having a difficult time at the moment in these very trying times. Please contact Louise on 07587 709899 or Jennifer on 07543 741788 for more information.
£5,000 donation The Amman Valley Hospital League of Friends are so grateful to the members of Calfaria Baptist chapel, Garnant, for their wonderful donation of £5,000. This money is so gratefully received,and will do so much to help the hospital and its patients. Diolch yn fawr i chi o galon.
Macmillan Day Clwb yr Aman will again be supporting Macmillan this year. Macmillan Day will be on Friday, September 9, and the event will be followed in the evening by a beach party with a first-class saxophone player. Hopefully, weather permitting, this will be held outside in the beer garden, starting at 6pm.
Come and join us! Cwmamman OAP branch meets every Thursday at the Community Education Centre, High Street, Glanaman, between 2pm and 4pm. We play bingo,but you can also come along and just sit and chat; tea and coffee, along with homemade cakes are also served. We also organise day trips and outings and have introduced a new £100 ”snowball”! All are welcome, faces old and new.
Temporary road closure The C2164 section of road, Nant Gwineu Road, Garnant SA18 1NE, from its junction with the A474 to its junction with the unclassified Jolly Road, for a distance of 219 metres in a northerly direction, due to road surfacing works being carried out on Friday, August 12, will be closed to traffic temporarily, for a period of four days. Alternative routes will be used around Heol Brynaman and Neuadd Road past Glangarnant Nursing Home.
Quiz time Amman United host a quiz every Friday at 6.30pm.
Friends of Garnant Club 100 Club £50 winners in their 100 Club for July were: Isobel Price (number 12) and Andrew Collins(82); your continuing support is greatly appreciated! Wedding anniversary Many congratulations to a well-known Glanamman couple, Arwyn and Ann Rowntree. Ann and Arwyn, of Tircoed Road, will be celebrating their 61 years of married life on Friday; llongyfarchiadau mawr i’ch dau!
Clwb yr Aman forthcoming events Amman United have a varied programme at the clubhouse in the coming months. The ever-popular bike meet returns on August 19. On September 9, the Macmillan coffee event and beach party, and another popular event is back on September 17 when the treasure hunt returns. Looking further ahead, Emma Ruiz will provide the entertainment on September 24, while a Tina Turner tribute act will come along to Clwb yr Aman on October 8. Penblwydd hapus a dymuniadau gorau i wr o Garnant, sef John Thomas, Heol Cwmaman a fydd yn dathlu ei benblwydd yn 96 oed ar Awst 12. Anniversary Celebrating their 45th (sapphire)
wedding anniversary on August 13 will be Hywel and June Roberts of Cowell Road, Garnant; best wishes to you both.
70th birthday Very best wishes to Christopher Owen, of Greenfield Road, Twyn, Garnant, who will be attaining his 70th birthday on August 13; dymuniadau gorau, Chris!
Gwaun-cae-gurwen Byron Evans
25 Cwmamman Road, Ammanford. byronevans1@hotmail.com
Sunday gigs Cwmgors Rugby Club’s free Sunday gig this Sunday, August 14, will be courtesy of KIKZ.
Tai’rgwaith Senior Citizens The group’s next meeting will be at the Community Hall, Lauderdale Road, Tai’rgwaith on Monday at 6pm, members are reminded.
Trotting at the Maerdy Amman Valley Trotting Club’s final summer meeting at the Maerdy racetrack, New Road, Tai’rgwaith will be on bank holiday Monday, August 29, all meetings off at 2pm.
Birthday wishes to Cwmgors gent Tom Williams of Heol y Gors on his 84th birthday today! Foodbank GCG Foodbank is open every Friday from 10.30am to 12.30pm at GCG Community Centre, New Road. Drop in to make your collection,and donations are always welcome also. Get more details if needed on 07767 057859,or email gcgfoodbank1@gmail.com
Bancffosfelen & Crwbin
Leisure Club The Leisure Club will be reopening on Tuesday, September 13, at 6.30pm at Bancffosfelen and Crwbin hall. Welcome to both old and new members.
Burry Port Carol Skelton
4 Greenhill, Y Graig, Burry Port. 01554 834371 carolmskelton@btinternet.com
Capel Jerusalem There will be no services for the month of August.
Heritage Guided Tour This is on Friday at 10.30am. Meet under the clock in Stepney Road. Coasting Pilot Quiz Now on Thursdays at 8pm in the rear restaurant raising funds for Burry Port Town Band and Burry Port Opera.queries to Bob John on 01554 833630.
Many Tears Equestrian Centre This August we have loads on for you to come and get involved in! Kids and teenagers horse clubs, adult coaching groups, senior’s afternoon and equine enrichment.
All sessions,dates,prices and full details are available to book online via our website: https:// www.manytearsrescue.org/page_.php?i=144.we look forward to welcoming you to Many Tears Equestrian Centre this August.
Outdoor Concert At Pembrey Country Park tomorrow at 7.30pm. International Welsh tenor Rhys Meirion will be opening the stage.the concert will also feature a guest appearance from Welsh mezzo soprano Sioned Terry. Tickets are on sale now so book yours here: https://bit.ly/3ovoeod. Fruity Fridays The town council will be giving free fruity goody bags to any children that register from Pembrey and Burry Port. To register children call 01554 834346 or send an email to our community development officer on louise. robinson@pembreyburryport-tc.gov.uk with the following details: Name and age of child/ children,home address, parent/guardian’s name and contact number. These details will be held only to reserve the weekly fruit bags and will be destroyed after the initiative is completed. Fruit bags can be collected every Friday between noon and 2pm from the front of the Memorial Institute building until the last Friday on August 28. Spaces are limited.
Players wanted Pembrey AFC are looking for Under-10s boys team players to train every Thursday at 6pm at Pembrey football pitch, Factory Road (moving up to Year 10 in September). All coaches DBS checked. For details contact Rhys on 07930 181296.
Lighthouse Library bookswaps Now open at 69 Station Road between the Co-op and the fish and chip shop. Closed Saturday 12th and Saturday 20th to Monday 29th August. Back open August 30. Donations of books, board games and jigsaws accepted when shop is open.there is a children’s cosy corner. Most items are free. Hours liable to change at short notice as staffed by volunteers. Coffee mornings None during August at Jerusalem Chapel.
Short mat bowls The Pembrey and Burry Port club meet on Tuesdays at 7pm in the Pembrey Community Centre, Mountain Road, SA16 0AJ and invite you to try a free taster session. Any questions please contact Mary our secretary on 07773 187347.
Quiz night Held every Wednesday 7.30pm at the Pemberton Arms. Maximum teams of six at £1 per person. Food served from 5pm-8.30pm.
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. 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. Quiz has resumed on Tuesdays at 8pm. Advisable to book due to 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 0797 400 1049.
Ty Golau Dementia Charity Trust Ty Golau theraputic group for people with memory problems meet every Monday from 10.30am-noon at Canolfan John Burns Centre, Carmarthen Road, Kidwelly. Every session is specifically aimed to stimulate the brain in a non-threatening, fun way. Please come along to excercise your brain, meet friends and have an enjoyable morning. Refresments are included in the cost of £5 for service users and £1 for carers/family members. Contact Janet Lewis on 01554 890896.
Yoga This is usually held at 10.30am every Monday (except bank holidays) with Richard Rees at £4 per person per session in the main Memorial Hall.
Cefn Sidan U3A New U3A members will be most welcome to regular meetings when we resume in September as there are no meetings in August.enquiries 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 Lottery funded project which will support residents in your area. The venue is 38 Station Road, Burry Port SA16 0LP. The opening times are every Tuesday between 11am and 5pm. £1 a year for membership then each week you will have the option of spending £3.50 or £5 for goods worth between £15 to £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 no: 0300 0200 002.
Digital support Age Cymru Dyfed have dedicated digital champions on hand to support people 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