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Carmarthen Ian Lewis

07790 591150 ian.lewis@mediawales.co.uk

Heol Awst, Eglwys Annibynnol Sul, Tachwedd 6, am 10yb, yn Festri Heol Awst, Oedfa Gymun yng ngofal Y Parchedig Emyr Lyn Evans. Croeso cynnes i bawb. Casgliad ariannol at Banc Bwyd Caerfyrddin. Y Priordy, Eglwys Annibynnol Gweinidog Y Parchedig Beti-wyn James. Am 10yb: Cwrdd Plant a Chymundeb gyda’n Gweinidog. Croeso i bawb. Darperir oedfa rithiol.

Ebenezer Gospel Hall, Blue Street At 4.30pm this Sunday afternoon there will be a gospel service for members of the public at the hall. The meeting is due to finish at around 5pm with refreshments to follow. All are welcome to attend. English Baptist Church, Lammas Street Morning service and Communion on Sunday at 11am, led by the Pastor, Martin Dalling. This is a joint service with the English Congregational Church and will be followed by refreshments in our efurbished Centre downstairs. All are welcome. Tabernacl, Caerfyrddin Dydd Sul, bydd Oedfa Gymun am 10.30 y bore a’r Parchg Wynn Vittle yn gwasanaethu. Croeso cynnes i bawb. Carmarthen U3A Group events in November are: art at Cartref Cynnes today. Literature at the Wesley chapel tomorrow. Scrabble at the Library on Friday. Ten Pin Bowling at the Excel Centre on Monday. Poetry at Yr Atom on Tuesday. Discussion via Zoom on Wednesday, November 9. Spice up your Life at Ginger on the same day. Digital at the Wesley chapel on Thursday, November 10. Walking from the Museum on Friday, November 11. Knit and Natter at the Ivy Bush on Monday, November 14. History (with Mary Thorley) at St Peter’s Bowling Club on Wednesday, November 16. Welsh Conversation at the Ivy Bush on Thursday, November 17. Sunday Lunch at the Emlyn Arms on Sunday, November 20. Book Club at the Ivy Bush on Monday, November 21. Monthly meeting at St Peter’s Bowling Club on Thursday, November 24. Listening to Music at Cartref Cynnes on Sunday, November 27. Charabanc is not running in November. For further information on meeting times and contacts check out the website www. carmarthenu3a.org.uk or email contact@ carmarthenu3a.org.uk. Visitors welcome especially at the monthly meeting. Would love to have some extra Welsh speaking members.

Peniel

Peniel Community Association will be holding its AGM on Wednesday, November 30, at 7pm in the Community Room, which is attached to Peniel School. All residents of Peniel, Rhydargaeau and the surrounding area are welcome to attend.

Cwmffrwd, Idole & Croesyceiliog

Capel Penygraig Tachwedd 6, 10.30yb, Catrin Thomas; Tachwedd 13, 10.30yb, Alun Lenny; Tachwedd 20, 2yp, Parch Gareth Morgan Jones; Tachwedd 27, 10.30yb, Ymarfer Plygain; Rhagfyr 4, 2yp, Parch Andrew Lenny; Rhagfyr 11, 10.30yb, Ymarfer Plygain; 6.30yh, Gwasanaeth Plygain. Ymholiadau i Geraint Roberts ar 01267 229047 neu geraintroberts@btinternet.com.

Bancyfelin

Capel Cana Dydd Sul, Tachwedd 6, Oedfa Gymun am 1.30yp yng nghwmn’n Gweinidog, Y Parchg Beti Wyn James. Croeso i bawb.

Capel Bancyfelin Dydd Sul, Tachwedd 6, Oedfa Gymun am 3yp yng nghwmn’n Gweinidog, Y Parchg Beti Wyn James. Croeso i bawb.

Oedfa Ddigidol Darlledir Oedfa Ddigidol dros dudalennau Facebook a Sianel Youtube yr Ofalaeth fore Sul, Tachwedd 6.

Brechfa Forest Caroline Evans

Gwylfa, Gwernogle.

01267 202305 cothivoice@yahoo.co.uk

Brechfa Lunch Club Sadly the November lunch club has to be cancelled due to the shortage of volunteers. Hopefully we will be back to normal in December. If anyone fancies helping out on the second Monday of each month, please get in touch with Alan Munday, lunch club co-ordinator on 07712 165779.

Brechfa Autumn Fair many thanks to everyone who participated, helped and supported this annual event. Raffle winners: 20 Nigel Phillips, 143 Andrew, 226 Humphrey Davies, 71 Yvonne, 209 Elliot Williams, 75 Peter Winchester, 169 Boj [George], 239 Efan, 57 Bill Bradley, 17 Bryony, 23 Andrew T, 150 Pixi. Donations from Proceeds: £150 Llanfihangel Rhos y Corn Church Hall, £150 Abergorlech Church Hall Fund, £50 Brechfa Village Trust.

Brechfa Clwb Trigain/over-60 Club Tuesday, November 15, at Xcel Bowling in Carmarthen, meet inside at 1.30pm for 2pm play. Food is available if you wish to arrive earlier. This trip needs to be booked so please contact Barbara at least seven days before the event. The Christmas dinner will be in January – to be confirmed. Info and bookings to Barbara Winchester on 01267 202267.

Just Foot Care This toe-nail cutting service’s next session will be on Tuesday morning, December 6, in Brechfa Church Hall. Phone to book in on 07968 553 634. Full Covid precautions followed.

Tyfwyr Brechfa Growers If you are an interested gardener who would like to be involved with the community garden, take a plot, or we need help on a regular basis with general maintenance, shed, polytunnel and water supply repairs, then contact Bill Bradley on 01267 202392 or 07900 663272.

Pobl y Fforest keep up to date via their Facebook page or contact Daryl Lanchester on 01267 202715 or Fay Sharpley on pyffgwernogle@ aol.com.

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’s in Brechfa, services are at 11am every Sunday apart from Sunday, November 13, Remembrance Day at10.55am. At St Michael’s, Llanfihangel Rhos y Corn, the normal pattern of services is 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 on November 9 at 6pm. Llanfihangel’s Carol Service is on Sunday, December 11, at 2.30pm . Forthcoming services are listed on the Facebook pages for each church. Both churches are open for visitors/pilgrims. For info contact Reverend Roger Nock on 01267 202347 or 07796 761 754 or roger.nock@talk21.com.

Abergorlech

Abergorlech Bike Night Tonight at the Black Lion from 6pm.

Art Crafts Knitting and Natter is a weekly group session meeting every Wednesday in Abergorlech Church Hall from 2pom to 4pm. Bring any project you’d like to do and have a cuppa and good company. Just come along on the day or you can contact Kath Mckenzie on 07973 122939 for further details.

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 Reverend Patrick Mansel Lewis 01558 822 942. St Michael’s, Talley – services normally every Sunday at 11am. An exception is the Remembrance Day service on Sunday, November 13, starting at 10.45am, and an Armistice Day Service on Friday, November 11, again at 10.45am. Every Thursday there is a service of at Holy Communion at noon. Caio services on the first and third Sundays at 9.30am. Contact Reverend Tim Nelson 01558 685 415. Open air tearooms daily 11am to 3.30pm at Talley Church Hall; self-service on weekdays and volunteer servers at the weekends. Note that Talley Church is now open for visitors/pilgrims daily.

Llandyfaelog

Eisteddfod Gadeiriol Llandyfaelog Wedi seibiant o ddwy flynedd oherwydd y pandemig, mae’n bleser gennym gyhoeddi cynhelir Eisteddfod yn Llandyfaelog eleni ar ddydd Sadwrn, Rhagfyr 3, gyda’r adran leol yn cychwyn am 1yp. Gellir cael rhaglen a gwybodaeth bellach trwy gysylltu â Kim ar 07771 546598 neu Geraint ar 07814 701079 neu trwy ein gwefan www.eisteddfodllandyfaelog. cymru.

Llansteffan Kay Anthony

2 Ferry Point, Llansteffan. canthony225@ btinternet.com

01267 241677

Evergreen meeting The next meeting for members of the Evergreen is on Thursday, November 3, starting at 2pm in the Memorial Hall. Our guest speaker will give a talk and demonstration about spinning wheels. The competition is Something Handmade in any medium. A warm welcome to all.

Christmas Craft Fair Please note the dates in your diary for our Christmas Craft fair, always something to look forward to. It will be set up in the Memorial Hall on November 18, 19 and 20 with a wonderful array of locally made items for sale. Timings to follow.

Congratulations A very big vote of thanks to Carys Jones and Phil Edwards and all who contributed to the evening of film and video clips through the years. A hugely entertaining evening with a capacity audience reminiscing about characters and long forgotten productions and events. Thanks to the History Society for sponsoring this event and serving refreshments. Over £500 was raised towards the area’s fundraising target for the 2023 URDD Eisteddfod.

Llangynog

Film Nights@the Hall The next one is on November 4 showing Top Gun Maverick. There is still time to reserve your seat. Come and enjoy a very popular film with large screen and full stereo sound! What a treat! Popcorn, drinks and Magnums available on the night. Call Chris Rose on 01267 241222 or 07796 441295 to reserve. Llangynog Hall Centenary Dance On November 19 at 7.30pm, celebrating a hundred years of this wonderful village hall. Keith Marshall’s nine-piece Little Big Band with singer Sarah Benbow will be performing a wonderful night of fantastic music to dance to or just sit back and listen with a lovely glass of wine or two. Wonderful songs to dance to…anything Goes, American patrol, Silk Stockings, You Make Me Feel So Young, Stompin’ at The Savoy….and so many more. Cabaret style layout. Tickets £10. Please contact Chris on 07796 441295 or 01267 241222. Christmas Fair with Santa Sixteen stallholders with wonderful local crafts and food to buy for Christmas not forgetting of course the allimportant visit from Santa! Refreshments will be available. Tickets are £2.50 for adults – to include drink and cake. Children £1 and include an opportunity to visit Santa.

New local covers band Excited to announce that new local band Anthology are performing at the hall on December 10 at 7.30pm. They are a 5-piece band covering songs from the 60s to present day, including Blondie, Amy Winehouse, Santana, The Carpenters, UB40, Carole King etc. The hall will be cabaret layout so feel free to bring your own food and drink. A fantastic night for all the family. For tickets please contact Chris on 07796 441295. See you there!

Coffee mornings Don’t forget coffee mornings every Thursday at the hall from 10.30am to 12.30pm, a chance to catch up with friends and neighbours and sample some delicious homemade cakes. All welcome. If you would like to help with a cake or two and are happy to be on the rota do please get in touch. Call 01267 241222.

Dates for your diary November 4: Film night with Top Gun Maverick. November 19: Llangynog Hall Centenary Dance. Keith Marshall’s The Little Big Band. November 26: Christmas Fair with Santa. December 10: Anthology are playing. Rock/pop covers band at 7.30pm. Come and dance the night away.

Llangadog

Concert and auction in aid of Wales Air Ambulance A charity concert and auction in aid of The Wales Air Ambulance will be held on Friday at Llangadog Community Hall at 7.30pm. Aartists include, Joy Cornock, Rhiannon O’connor and Ar Wasgar and the compere Ian O’ Connor, with auctioneer Llyr Thomas. Tickets are £7 available from Morgans Newsagents Llangadog, Post Datum Llandovery, or payment at the door.

Penygroes

Calfaria, Penygroes Mae Grwp Crefft cyfeillgar yn cwrdd yn Festri Calfaria bob dydd Iau 2yp-4yp. Ymunwch â ni ar gyfer gwau, gwaith llaw a sgwrs gyfeillgar gyda phaned hyfryd o de neu goffi. Ffon. Mairwen ar 01269 831379. Bore dydd Sul am 11yp, oedfa ddwyieithog a Chymun ac Ysgol Sul, gyda’r Gweinidog yn gwasanaethu.

Cwmaman Byron Evans

25 Cwmamman Road, Ammanford. byronevans1@hotmail.com

Public meeting An important public meeting for the community has been called to discuss the future of Garnant Day Centre. Garnant’s County Councillor Kevin Madge has called the meeting as he feels the day centre is under threat, it being open only three days a week since reopening. The open meeting will be held at Ysgol y Bedol Hall on Friday, November 11, starting at 7.30pm, and as well as Cllr Madge, attending will be our current MP Jonathan Edwards and Rob James, leader of the opposition at Carmarthenshire Council; all welcome, please make every effort to attend and show your support for our day centre!

OAP branch Cwmaman OAP branch meet 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 we also have a £100 snowball. All welcomed, faces old and new.

Christ Church, Garnant The next Sunday service will be a service of Holy Communion on Sunday, November 6, at 9.30am.

Legion appeal Anyone who would like to volunteer with this year’s Garnant Royal British Legion branch Poppy Appeal, your help would be so much appreciated. Please contact Poppy secretary Kevin Madge on 01269 825439.

Crazy Kitchen Science Sessions are held at Garnant Family Centre’s community garden, with lots of fun, experiments, laughs and games (including how to make elephant toothpaste?!!). Come and experience food in a way you never have before on Thursdays from 3.30pm to 5pm,for free. Have fun learning, and much more.

Bumps to Babies offers pregnant ladies, those first time mothers or anyone with a baby up to 12 months a chance to meet up with fellow mothers and share experiences, chat over a coffee, at Garnant Family Centre on Fridays, from 9am to 11am; baby massage sessions follow after 11am, and you are welcome to bring along dad, a grandparent or friend for support. Autumn/winter cafe hours The popular Caffi Pafiliwn at the Garnant Bowls Green has just announced its autumn and winter opening hours. The cafe will be open, Monday to Friday, between 9.30am and 4pm (9.30am to 2pm on Wednesdays), and on weekends, Saturdays (9.30am-4pm) and Sundays (9.30am-4pm); come along and try us out,the cafe is dog-friendly too! Please also watch this space for information of after-school drop off offers for parents, and a weekly teatime club for the kids, coming soon!

Christmas fair Ysgol y Bedol will be holding their annual Christmas Fair on Friday, December 2, between 3pm and 4pm. Anyone who would like to have a stall at the fair, please contact Maricela on 07817 407577.

School disco Meanwhile, Ysgol y Bedol’s Christmas Disco will be on December 16 from 5.30pm to 7pm.

Rugby reunion Amman United RFC will be hosting a reunion of all the ex youth players and committee that met back in 2000; this latest reunion will take place on Saturday, December 3, at the clubhouse from 7pm. All attending are asked to wear the same 2000 reunion tie if possible; for more information, please contact Rowland John on 07582 741994.

Sad news last week with news of the sudden passing away of Garnant gentleman Gareth Rees, of Bishop Road, not long after he’d attained his 80th birthday. Gareth was the husband of the late Maeriona Rees, and was the loving father of Jayne and Andrew, also proud grandfather of Cameron, Dylan and Nia. Deepest sympathy to Jayne and Andrew, and all the family on their sudden and sad loss. During his younger working life, Gareth had worked as a mechanic at the former Billy’s Garage (Raven Garage) situated at the bottom of his road. The funeral is today 2 at Llanelli Crematorium at noon.

Cwmamman Brownies had a wonderful time at their pack holiday at Parkmill in the Gower. They visited the Gower Heritage Centre, where they participated in various crafts. Luckily, the weather was kind, and they had a lovely muddy walk through the autumnal woods. Lots of new experiences were gained from the weekend. Other fun activities still ongoing in the unit.

Birthday news Very best wishes to Glenda Thomas, of Station Road, Glanamman, who will be celebrating her 70th birthday on Friday.

Deepest sympathy is expressed to Nina Haberfield of Stepney Road, Garnant, following the sad passing away of her mother in Cardiff. Rememberance Day service Garnant Royal British Legion will be holding their Rememberance Day Service this year on Sunday, November 13, commencing at 10.45am around the memorial in the grounds of Ysgol y Bedol. Please note, there will be no church service. Hope you will all join us to remember those who died for us from the Cwmamman locality in the World Wars and other conflicts.

Wedding anniversary Celebrating their 45th wedding anniversary on November 5 will be

Garnant couple Stuart and Kim Duncan of Cowell Road; best wishes, Stu and Kim! Nonogenarians Celebrating his 99th birthday on November 5 will be Penry Davies, who is currently resident ar Garnant House Residential Home, Cwmamman Road. Best wishes also to Joyce Kathleen Clubbe of Deri Road, Glanamman, on attaining her 91st birthday tomorrow.

Yn y capeli Bethel Newydd, Garnant: Dydd Sul, Tachwedd 6: Sian Lewis,garnswllt(bore)**. Craft session There will be a half-term caft session, for children of all ages, at the Ysgol y Bedol Library, today between 2pm and 4pm. Contact 01269 825933 for more details.

Gwaun-cae-gurwen Byron Evans

25 Cwmamman Road, Ammanford. byronevans1@hotmail.com

Sunday free gigs continue at Cwmgors Rugby Club, and this weekend’s offering on Sunday afternoon will be King Tidal, entry totally free. Ysgol y Waun Gwaun-cae-gurwen School held their Harvest Assembly at Hermon Chapel on October 27. Meanwhile, pupils enjoyed their Halloween Disco the following day, before the halfterm break. Children will be returning from their half-term break on November 7, when it will also be photo day.

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. More details if needed on 07767 057859, or email gcgfoodbank1@gmail.com. Bereavements Sadly, news was received recently of the passing away of a well-known Cwmgors couple. Rachel Eirianna Pritchard passed away peacefully at her home at Heol y Gors on September 28,and sadly, her beloved husband, Clive Thomas Pritchard also died, aged 85, on October 9. Eirianna and Clive (formerly a colliery electrician, working at Cwmgors Pit among others), were the loving parents of Michelle and Julian, respected mother/father-in-law of Andrew and Sian, devoted grandparents of Nicholas, Shannen, Sioned and Kayleigh, proud greatgrandparents of Oliver. Eirianna was also a dear sister of Wynford and Iris, and Clive was a fond brother of the late Jeffrey. The funeral was on Monday, October 24, at Morriston Crematorium. Gwaun-cae-gurwen OAP branch The next gathering will be tomorrow at 2pm at the Community Hall, New Road, GCG, when all are welcomed to come along.

Christmas dinner GCG OAP branch’s 2022 Christmas dinner has been booked for Cwmllynfell Hall, on December 8, the same venue as last year, which we thoroughly enjoyed.

Supporting the foodbank Gwaun-cae-gurwen School have been collecting various food items for their Harvest Assembly, which are being kindly contributed towards the local foodbank.

Burry Port Carol Skelton

4 Greenhill, Y Graig, Burry Port. 01554 834371 carolmskelton@btinternet.com

Capel Jerusalem Tachwedd 6, Parchedig Christopher Owen, Cymun, 10.30yb.

Halloween Party Not too scary party for ages 4-12 hosted by Pembrey and Burry Port Town Council tomorrow from noon to 2pm in the Memorial Hall. Tickets £5 each including food from Louise Robinson, community development officer on 01554 834346 or council offices.

Choir Diamond Jubilee Concert On Saturday, November 5, at Ffwrnes Theatre, Llanelli, at 7pm singing with Burry Port Male Choir are Carmarthen Male Voice Choir, Cor Meibion Mynydd Mawr and Cor Meibion Dyffryn Aman. Compere is Ioan Hefin. Guest artists are Ellen Williams soprano, Rhodri Prys Jones tenor, and on piano Caradog Williams. Musical director Ryan Lee and John Evans accompanist. Tickets £12 available from choristers and the theatre box office.

Craft fair On Saturday, November 5, from 10am to 3pm at Shoreline Clubhouse, Burry Port. Various stalls of arts, crafts, jewellery, books, sweet things and much more. Tea and coffee available. Open to all.

Garden Club On Monday, November 7, there is a meeting of the Pembrey and Burry Port Gardening Club at 7.15pm in the Community Hall,pembrey. The speaker is Paul O’neill on Acid Loving Plants. £3 at the door for non-members, £2 for members which includes refreshments,a raffle ticket, and garden sale stall. Experienced and novice gardeners are welcome to come along to see what we are about and bring your questions. Enquiries to Lynda the secretary on 01554 833490.

Town council events Remembrance coffee

morning on Friday, November 11, from 10.30a, tp 11.30am in Pembrey Community Hall. Festival of Remembrance on Friday, November 11, at 7pm in the Memorial Hall.tickets from town council offices or via Eventbrite.

Remembrance Service On Sunday, November 13, in the Memorial Gardens at 11.55am.the parade will then lead up to St Mary’s Church for the service.

Trip to Bath Organised by Carmel Chapel on Saturday, November 19, leaving Trimsaran by coach at 7.30am with Burry Port and local pickups as required.cost £24 each contact 078555 26050 or 078796 78083.

Cadno Charity Fashion Show On Monday, November 21, at 2pm-4pm in Jerusalem Chapel Vestry with proceeds to Community Friendship Group and the local First Responders.ticket £5 each to include refreshments from Cadno clothing shop.

Christmas Fair On Saturday, December 10, at Ashburnham Golf Club 12noon to 3pm.to book a table contact Hannah on 075831 44323 or lighthouselibrarybookswaps@gmail.com

Burry Port Opera Rehearse on Wednesday evenings from 7pm to 9pm in the Memorial Hall, Burry Port. All new members are welcome. Singers, particularly gentlemen, and non-singers needed with other skills stage sets, costumes etc. For enquiries please call Bob on 01554 833630. Burry Port Male Choir Rehearse at 7pm on Mondays and Thursdays (excluding bank holidays) usually at the Burry Port Memorial Hall or small Pensioners Hall (subject to change). 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!

Craft and Coffee Burry Port Town Council have started these sessions every first Wednesday of each month in the Memorial Hall from 10.30am-12.30pm. Club, craft, coffee, cake and company, demonstrations, workshops, meet new people, learn a new craft. £2 per person to include craft supplies. For information or book a space contact Louise Robinson, community development officer on 01554 834346 or email:louise. robinson@pembreyburryport-tc.gov.uk

Harbour Music and Poetry Our open mic weekly sessions are 7.30pm-10.30pm at Burry Port Yacht Club. It is a community project enabling people of all ages and abilities to share their musical and literary skills. All warmly invited. History society The Pembrey and Burry Port society meet in the Ashburham Hotel at 7pm on the second Tuesday in the month. Enquiries to Paul on 07803 185281 or email: preynoldsuk@yahoo. com

Coffee mornings These are in Jerusalem Chapel vestry at 10.30am every first Tuesday in the month. All are welcome.

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.

Lighthouse Library Bookswaps Bookswaps is open at 69 Station Road between the Co-op and the fish and chip shop. Hours are Mondays 4pm-6pm, Tuesdays and Wednesdays 9.30am-2pm, second and fourth Fridays of month 9.30-noon and 4pm-6pm, first and third Saturdays of the month 11am-2pm. Donations of books, board games and jigsaws taken when open. There is a children’s cosy corner. Most items in the library are free. Hours liable to change as staffed by volunteers.

Short mat bowls The Pembrey and Burry Port club meet on Tuesdays at 7pm in 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 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 intolerances 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, 1pm-3pm. (The 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. Ring 0797 400 1049.

Ty Golau Dementia Charity Trust Ty Golau theraputic group for people with memory problems meet every Monday morning 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.

Cefn Sidan U3A November meetings are in the main hall until November 14 as Pensioners’ Hall roof is being replaced. Wednesday, November 2, Station garden work is cancelled until spring. Thursday, November 3, Bus Pass Explorers go to Knighton by 9.15am train from Llanelli. Friday, November 4, the cycle group meet at 10.30am at the Blue Mussels at the harbour and at 2pm the crochet and arts group meet in the main hall (bring your own items). Sunday, November 6, the Sunday lunch is at the Coasting Pilot at 2pm. Monday, November 7, the Strollers meet at 2pm at the cycle sheds. Wednesday, November 9, is the coffee morning at 10.45am with book swap available and the whist group at 2.30pm at the Neptune. Thurday, November 10, the book club meet in house of Jo Watts at 10.30am. Tuesday, November 15, Welsh history at 10.30am with Dr Mary Thorley on Alice Abadam and at 2pm the short walk group meet at the station bus stop. Wednesday, November 16, the quiz group meet at 2.15pm in the Neptune. Thursday, November 19. the Luncheon Club are at the New Ferry Cabin, Ferryside at 1pm. Friday, November 18, the cycle group meet at 10.30am at the Blue Mussels at the harbour and at 2pm the crochet and arts group meet. Monday, November 21, is the main meeting at 2.15pm with a member of the fire brigade including how to get free smoke alarms fitted. Tuesday, November 22. is Silver Screen trip to Llanelli by 11.55am bus (see Odeon website for film) cost is £3.50 if prebooked or £4.50 at the door which includes a drink and biscuit. Musical Gems group meet on Wednesday, November 23, at 2pm. Thursday, November 24, the discussion group subject is Is Animal Experimentation Justified? Friday, November 25, is the creative writing group at 2pm. Monday, November 28, is the drama group at 2.15pm. Please note that the Christmas Party is now on December 12, not December 19. New U3A members will be most welcome to meetings. Unless otherwise stated inside meetings are in the smaller pensioners nest to the main hall. Enquiries to Paul on 07803 185281 or email: preynoldsuk@ yahoo.com

Food Forward food boxes Collaborating with Fareshare and Pembrey and Burry Port Town Council, Food Forward Burry Port is a Lotteryfunded project which supports local residents. 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 Fareshare Cymru, Morrison’s and Burry Port Co-op. Call in on Tuesday to see what it’s all about, our volunteers would love to meet you. Call Ceinwen on 07958 649932 or email: clloyd@cbsa.org.uk

Kidwelly & Mynyddygarreg Carys Edwards

07465 891557 carysedwards54@gmail.com

Belated birthday Belated happy 100th birthday wishes are sent to Mair Morgan, Pantlottyn, who celebrated her centenary birthday last month surrounded by herdear family and friends. Penblwydd Hapus yn 100 oed Mair oddi wrth pawb sy’n cael y pleser o’ch adnabod. Mynyddygarreg Hall The annual fireworks display will be held on Saturday, November 5. Trinity Methodist Church. Coffee morning held every Wednesday 10am-11.30am.

Library Come and support your local library. Open every Wednesday noon-4pm at the Princess Gwenllian Centre, Hillfield Villas.

Short Mat Bowls held 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.

Epic Explorers For 4 to 11-year olds every Thursday from 5.30pm-6.30pm at the Parish Rooms, St Mary’s Church – songs, craft, stories and games. Admission is free and includes squash and biscuits.

Kidwelly Local History Society Meet normally on the fourth Thursday of each month. The venue is now the John Burns Centre, Parc House, Kidwelly, SA17 5AB. Doors open at 6pm for 6.30pm start. Free refreshments available after the presentations. Entrance fee: members £1, non-members £3, Under-18s free. Thursday November 24 – Poison Passion – the Greenwood murder mystery (part1), by Keith Evans.

Kidwelly Gardening Club The club meet on the third Thursday of the month in the rugby club at 7.30pm.

Kidwelly Rugby Club Bingo every Thursday at 8pm. All welcome.

Kidwelly Volleyball Club Meet every Friday from 7pm to 8pm at the Gwenllian Centre, free for children. For further information please contact Carey on cosborne@cetma.org.uk.

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 next 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. Trinity Methodist Church Sunday morning worship at 10.30am.

St Mary’s Church Sunday, November 6, 2nd Sunday of the Kingdom, 9.30am Choral Eucharist; 5pm Evening Prayer. Wednesdays at 9.30am Holy Eucharist with prayers for healing.

St Teilo’s Mynyddygarreg Sunday, November 6, 11am Bilingual Eucharist.

Ty Golau (House of Light) Dementia Charitable Trust Therapeutic group for people with memory problems meet every Monday morning (10.30am-noon) at Canolfan John Burns Centre, Carmarthen Road, Kidwelly. Every session is specifically aimed to stimulate the brain in a fun and non-threatening way. Refreshments are included in the cost of £5 for service users and £1 for carers/family members. For further details contact Janet Lewis (manager) on 01554 890896. Ladies-only kickboxing classes Sessions held every Monday and Wednesday at Princess Gwenllian Centre 7-8pm. To avoid disappointment, booking is highly recommended. For further info please contact Shogun Cymru via Facebook Messenger.

Flower arranging classes Very basic flower arranging classes held on the first and third Tuesday of each month from 7pm in the Parish Room, St Mary’s Church. Please bring your own flowers. Tea and coffee will be provided at a charge of £2. A warm welcome given to all.

Tumble Lesley Williams lesleywms@tiscali.co.uk

Joio jazz! Dewch i joio Coffi, Cacen a Jazz ar ddydd Sul, Tachwedd 6, o 2yp i 4yp, yn Neuadd Y Tymbl, er budd Alzheimer’s Society. Remembrance Sunday The services for Remembrance Sunday will be held on November 13 this year. The first will be in Dewi Sant Church starting at 10am followed by a procession to the memorial garden. The traditional service will take place there at 10.55a,. All welcome. (A service will be held in the memorial garden, Cross Hands, at 2pm.)

Wreath-making workshop Make your own Christmas wreath or star at a workshop in the hall on Saturday, November 12, from 10am to noon. Arranged by Cyfeillion Y Coetir/ Friends of the Woodland Park, entrance is £1 to include tea/ coffee and mince pie. Kits are from 50p to £10 or buy an assembled wreath or star to decorate. Noson Lawen Llyfrau Llafar Llyfrau Llafar Cymru is presenting a noson lawen on November 11 at 7pm in Neuadd Saint Pedr, Carmarthen. This voluntary group records books in Welsh and English for free use by those who are registered blind or partially sighted. Tickets are £10 adults and £5 children, available from: 01267238225 or Siop y Pentan.

Cinema fans See the Facebook page for information about films showing or www. crosshandshallandcinema.co.uk

Neuadd y Tymbl/ Tumble Hall Coming soon: Tachwedd/ November 4, Country Night; November/ Tachwedd 12, Day: Cyfeillion y Coetir Willow Making; Nos/evening: The Valli Boys; December/ Rhagfyr 2, Welsh Wrestling; December/rhagfyr 3, West End to You; December/rhagfyr 23, Dick Whittington pantomime. Some of the activities in the hall: Dog Obedience Classes: Tuesdays 07384583004. Ysgol Llwyfan i Blant/ Performance Factory Children’s Stage School: Mondays 4.30-7.30. Dawnsio Llinell/line Dancing: Thursdays 1.30-3.30. Cyfle i Bawb: Pob yn ail ddydd Mawrth/ Every other Tuesday 1–3yp. Pat 01269 831773 Zumba: Nos Lun/monday. 8-9. Nos Fercher/ Wednesday 7.30-8.30 Merched y Wawr: misol. Turn’d Up Fitness: Nos Iau/ Thursday 7.00-8.00. Happy Feet Clinic and Heart Clinic/ Clinig y Galon: Trwy drefniad/ by appointment. Saturday market. The monthly Saturday market is back with stalls for local traders. For more information about these or if you would like to discuss booking the hall, please contact llannonccclerk@outlook.com. The hall is also available for private functions such as birthday and wedding parties. Cysylltwch â llannonccclerk@outlook.com am fwy o fanylion am y Neuadd ac i drafod y posibiliadau. Fb: Neuadd y Tymbl Tumble Hall.

Community Council Llannon Community Council serves the villages of Tumble, Cross Hands, Llannon, and Cwm-mawr, in order to promote community development and facilities and improve the quality of life of residents. Council meetings are usually held on the third Wednesday of the month; these are still being held via the internet (Zoom). Minutes and agendas of meetings are placed on the website. For any information please contact the clerk: clerk@ccllannon.org.uk or see the council’s website, Facebook page or Fb Neuadd Y Tymbl/ Tumble Hall.

St Clears

Remembrance Sunday Service on November 13 at St Mary Magdalene’s Church, St Clears – to be seated before 9.30am. Parading to the war memorial for a two-minute silence by 11am and wreath laying. A lunch has been arranged to follow at noon for 12.30pm at the Picton House Hotel, Llanddowror. Names please to Roy Downer on 078469041136 ASAP.

St Clears Senior Citizens (60+) next meeting will be at The Old Board School, St Clears, Wednesday, November 9, at 2pm. Guest speaker will be Annalyn Davies on Ty Croeso. Christmas lunch names will be taken for a two-course meal at Picton House Hotel arranged for December 14. Time and proposed menu to be confirmed then. Contact: Roger Wakefield 01994 448826. New members are always welcome.

Bethlehem Newydd Pwlltrap a Gibeon Bancyfelin Gofalaeth y Parchedig Rhodri Glyn Thomas. Bethlehem Newydd- dydd Sul, Tachwedd 6, oedfa Gymun yng ngofal yr aelodau. 10yb. Croeso cynnes i bawb.

Tý Croeso Yn dilyn llwyddiant y Darllenathon a gynhaliwyd i godi arian ar gyfer Llyfrau Llafar Cymru, trefnwyd Swper Darllenathon gan Gymdeithas Tý Croeso. Rhian Evans, sylfaenydd Llyfrau Llafar Cymru oedd y gwestai. Cafwyd noson gymdeithasol hyfryd gyda bwyd blasus yn y Board School, Sanclêr. Erbyn hyn mae cyfanswm o £1500 wedi’i gasglu. Diolch i bawb sydd wedi cyfrannu a chefnogi mewn unrhyw fodd.

Llandysul Church and Remembrance services

November 6: Gwenlli, 10am. Llanarth, 11am, Scouts remembrance Service. Mydroilyn, 2pm. 6pm, Tregroes Choir at Llanarth Church. Cheese and wine to follow. November 11: Llanarth 10.50am, Remembrance Day service. November 12: Puppet Show and crafts at Llanarth Church, 11am. Suitable for all ages, tea and coffee for parents. November 13: Talgarreg, 9.30am, Remembrance Sunday service. Cribyn, 10.50am, Remembrance Sunday Service. November 20: Gwenlli, 10am. Llanarth, 11am.

Eglwys Llanarth Mor braf oedd cael croesawu disgyblion, staff a rhieni Ysgol Llanarth i’r eglwys ar fore iau, Hydref 20. Cawsom wasanaeth hyfryd gan y plant phob un ar ei gorau glas yn cymryd rhan ac yn dweud am bwysigrwydd y diolch am bopeth sydd gyda ni. Diolch y fawr iawn i chi am ddod i’n diddori a’n dysgu.

Newcastle Emlyn

British legion The annual general meeting of the Newcastle Emlyn branch of the Royal British Legion, followed by the branch committee meeting, took place over Zoom on Tuesday, October 18. Robert Mills was re-elected as chairman, Ken Jones vice-chairman, Vivian Lote treasurer and Teresa O’ryan secretary, who will also serve as Membership Secretary. Continuing to serve on the committee are KW Rathbone president, JM Beckingsale vice-president, Paul Abrams standard bearer, Kari Byrne, Helen Corbett, Lorraine Knight, Esther Peacock and Richard Redman. Graham Berry has been appointed to manage the Branch Community Support Scheme. Our full team can be contacted via toryan@ btinternet.com or kencaro@lwcdial.net. New members are always welcome. Our Poppy organiser, Ieuan James, will standing down after this year and we are very keen to appoint someone to replace him. If you think you can help, please contact Ieuan on 01239 710114. Moreover, we still require more Poppy collectors for this year and again, if you are interested please contact Ieuan. Remembrance parades will take place at the Newcastle Emlyn Memorial Ground on Armistice Day, Friday, November 11, at 10.45am and on Remembrance Sunday, November 13. The church service will commence at 10am and parade remembrance starting at 10.45am on the Memorial Ground.