Gwaun-cae-gurwen

generosity following the recent sad passing away of his dear wife Brenda; to everyone,for their support and messages of sympathy, attending the funeral,and for their kindness in donating the total sum of £400 in lieu of flowers in Brenda’s memory, which will go towards the Amman Valley Hospital League of Friends. Diolch o galon i bawb. Friends of Garnant Club 100 Club £50 winners for the month of January were: Julie Horton (no.38) and Margaret Davies (no.51). Your support, as always, is always appreciated. Birthday news Very best wishes to Brian Howells of Stepney Road,garnant who will be celebrating his 85th birthday on Saturday; penblwydd hapus, Brian! We also wish all the best to another Garnant resident, John Griffin, of Parc Glwnffrwd, who will attain his 84th birthday on Monday, although John will be spending his birthday in hospital,having suffered a recent fall and suffered a fractured hip; get well soon, John.

Byron Evans

25 Cwmamman Road, Ammanford. byronevans1@hotmail.com

Junior band Gwaun-cae-gurwen Junior Band are on the look out for new members of any age. Instruments are available for you to try out; we meet at the bandroom, Church Lane, Cwmgors every Tuesday evening from 6.30pm to 7.30pm. If you need any more information, please contact Dafydd Lewis on 07988 332545.

Residential visits Ysgol Gwaun-cae-gurwen ‘s Year 5 pupils will be off on a residential visit over two nights to Abernant Lake between February 19 and 21, with educational and fun activities arranged for the children. Meanwhile, Year 6 pupils themselves are off on a residential visit between April 22 and 24 to Glan Llyn, Bala, widening their educational experiences while having a fun time. Mess Up The Mess group welcomes all young people to come along to their creative drama workshops. For ages 11-25, they meet at Gwaun cae Gurwen Community Hall on Tuesdays (6pm to 8pm), and also at Gellimanwydd Hall, Ammanford (6.30pm-8.30pm)on Thursday. For more information, please contact hello@ messupthemess.co.uk or text 07451 270720. Cwmgors RFC will welcome Good Old Boys to the club on Sunday for their live weekend entertainment, admission free as always. Tai’rgwaith Senior Citizens The branch returned after the new year break for their first gathering of 2024 at the Community Hall, Lauderdale Road on Monday, January 28. Their next meeting meanwhile will be on Monday at the same venue and time.

Irish music duo Tai’rgwaith Community Club welcomes the popular Irish music duo Henry Marten’s Ghost to the club on Saturday, February 24, from 8.30pm onwards. Tickets are £5,or £8 on the night, tickets available at the bar. Glangarnant Residential Home on Neuadd Road, GCG, will welcome local singer Jemma Krysa to entertain on Valentine’s Day, February 14, starting at 2pm.

Tea and cake is available at Cwmgors Community Centre on the first Wednesday of every month, admission just £1.50. The next monthly tea and cake is today. More information available by contacting 01269 825492.

Much-missed The village of Tai’rgwaith and surrounding locality was so sad at news of the recent passing away of a well-known and much-liked member of the community, Kevin Kelly. Kevin, of Cwmnanthir Terrace, Tai’rgwaith died peacefully on January 16 at the age of 75 at his home, following a 20-year battle with cancer which he so courageously fought. Kevin a Tai’rgwaith boy born and bred, formerly worked at the local opencast, and had also served in the army, stationed in many places around the world, including Aden. Subsequently, Remembrance Day and the local service at GCG Memorial each November was always an important part of his life. He was the beloved husband of Diane,a loving father of their daughters Nadine and Naomi, doting “grampa Kelly” of Shaun, Kieran and Bradley, cherished father-in-law of Michelle and Leighton, dear brother of Michael and the late Lee, and father of Christopher. Kevin will be sadly missed by his family,numerous friends and all who knew him. Our deepest sympathy to Diane and all the family on their sad loss. The funeral was on February 2 at Old Carmel Cemetery, Gwaun-caegurwen.

Birthday news Very best wishes to Jean Morgan, of Waun Leision, Gwaun-cae-gurwen whose 81st birthday she will be celebrating on Saturday.

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

New correspondent required If interested please contact Carol as above for details. I started doing this to integrate into the local community, learn about the local clubs and events and get to know people. It certainly worked. Mostly done by email now, still the occasional telephone call. This is a voluntary post and a help to anyone not using the internet. I’m happy to help anyone or answer questions.

Walking Buddies Meet at Yacht Club Burry Port car park 10 minutes before walks on Tuesday at noon, Wednesday and Thursday at 7.30am. Blow away those winter cobwebs and join us. Everyone welcome.

Men Together A warm welcome from Ian every Thursday from 9.30am to 11am for conversation, support, and chat. Children welcome at Burry Port Family Centre (Building 3, Old Junior School Stepney Road).

Lighthouse Stage School Sponsored by Pembrey and Burry Port Town Council held every Tuesday at Burry Port Memorial Hall. Minis 4 to 6 years £2 from 4.30pm to 5.30pm, Juniors 7-10 years £3 from 5pm to 7pm and Seniors 10-18 years 5pm to 8pm £4 a week. Affordable excellence in performing arts.

Burry Port RFC Why not tackle something new? We’re looking for new players for our under-9s team for the 23-24 season. Are you in Blwyddyn 4/ Year 4 and fancy a new challenge? Mondays 5.30pm to 6.30pm in Burry Port Memorial Park. If so then contact Emmy on 07936328853.

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

Ty Golau Dementia Charity Trust The Ty Golau therapeutic group for people with memory problems meet every Monday morning from 10.15am for 10.30am to noon (except bank holidays) in 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 exercise your brain, meet friends and have an enjoyable morning. Refreshments are included in the cost of £5 for service users and £2 for carers/ family members. Contact Janet Lewis on 01554 890896.

Burry Port Male Choir The choir rehearse at 6.30pm on Mondays (excluding Bank Holidays) 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 our rehearsal. Nothing to worry about as there is no audition. Your town choir needs you!

Dance and Dancercise Classes Classes continue on Mondays and Wednesdays in Jerusalem Chapel Vestry. Children’s dance classes 5pm-6pm ages from 6-11 years £3, beginners country and western line dancing is from 6pm-7pm, line dancing from 7pm-8pm and followed by Dancercise 8pm-9pm. Please arrive 10 minutes early for each class so that each class can have the full hour. Prices are £5 each per class. Singles or couples welcome. For further details or to book a place contact Ann on 07455 405220 to book (not obligatory).

Burry Port Band Blast Off into Brass has restarted with new pieces being played, and the young brass players will be playing George Ezra’s Shotgun. If any budding young brass players received an instrument for Christmas, you would be more than welcome. More details are on the Band’s website; www.burryporttownband.co.uk Balls of Fun Pembrey and Burry Port group will be meeting every Wednesday 7pm-9pm at the Shoreline Clubhouse. We’re looking for new members so come for a taster session (we’re happy to teach you something new), try the art of crochet,perfect your knitting skills,make new friends,make your community a more beautiful place to live in,experience what yarn bombing is or just come for some company if that’s your thing. It’s free and we’re a great bunch of very community orientated people.

History Society The Pembrey and Burry Port society meet in the Ashburham Hotel at 7pm every second Tuesday in the month (except bank holidays). Enquiries to Paul on 07803 185281 or email: preynoldsuk@yahoo.com

Singing for the Soul Our friendly, informal group meet on the first and third Wednesdays of the month from 2pm to 4pm at the Jerusalem Chapel Vestry, Burry Port SA16 0BS where there is plenty of parking. New members very welcome so do come and give it a try. We sing a wide range of music, with no expectations, no judgements, and no auditions. We offer an afternoon of singing uplifting, entertaining songs in a group of like-minded people. No experience or commitment required, just £3 payable on the door at each session. Contact Dawn on 07773 312033.

NAAFI coffee morning These are held every last Wednesday of the month for the Armed Forces Community at the Ashburnham Hotel between 10am-noon. Nothing to join, just come and have a coffee and chat.

Stitch and Craft Group Held every Thursday from 2pm-4pm in St Illtyd’s Church Hall, Pembrey. Come and join us in our warm space for a natter, a cuppa, some stitching and craft (optional).for more info contact Lynda on 07969 556553.

St Mary’s Community Clothing Coats, jackets, jumpers, scarves, hats, gloves, children’s items now available at the Memorial Hall,burry Port usually open from 9am-11am every Wednesday. Please only children’s clothes donations can be accepted at the moment or can still be left in the porch of St Mary’s Church. Anyone in need of extra clothes are welcome.

Lighthouse Library Bookswaps We are usually open Tuesdays and Wednesdays 9.30am2pm, Fridays 9.30-12noon, first and third Saturdays of the month 11am-2pm. Books two per person free and stamped anything more costs 50p per paperback and £1 per hard back. Donations of books, puzzles and games are welcome. There is a cosy children’s corner with jigsaws, gifts,and games for a small charge. Hours liable to change as staffed by volunteers. More volunteers wanted for the shop,committee, fundraising and helping at events contact Hannah on: lighthouselibrarybookswaps@gmail.com

Burry Port Opera We rehearse on Wednesday evenings from 7pm to 9pm in the Memorial Hall,burry Port (excepting bank holidays). New singers/members male and female (particularly male tenors, baritones or bass) are very welcome to join us with a view to participating in our next concert. Enquiries please call Bob on 01554 833630.

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.

Short Mat Bowls The Pembrey and Burry Port club meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7pm (except bank holidays) in the Pembrey Community Centre,mountain Road,sa16 0AJ and invite you to try a free taster session. Any questions please contact Mary secretary on 07773 187347.

Quiz night Held every Wednesday at 7.30pm at the Pemberton Arms. Maximum teams of 6 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 post codes. Main Meal £5 and dessert £1per person. All allergies and food intolerances catered for but please mention at time of booking on 01554 834346 or email: louise. robinson@pembreyburryport-tc.gov.uk

Cefn Sidan U3A February meetings are Wednesday 7th the Short Walk group meet at the cycle sheds in the free car park opposite the harbour. Thursday 8th is the Book Club contact Jo on 07398 338405 for meeting place. Monday 12th the whist group meet at the Caulfields at 2.30pm. Wednesday 14th is the coffee morning at 10.45am with book swap available and the Whist group at 2.30pm in Plas y Mor. Thursday 15th the Lunch club are at the Stradey Arms at 1pm. Friday 16th is the Crochet/arts and Crafts group at 2pm (bring your own items). Monday 19th the main meeting is the AGM at 2.15pm and the fundraising raffle. Tuesday 20th is Welsh History at 10.30am with Paul presenting the family history of Jo Watts featuring a Burry Port Mariner. Wednesday 21st at 2pm is the Musical Gems group. Who will be this month’s Castaway?.thursday 22nd at 2pm is the discussion group on Right to Defend our own Home. Monday 26th is the Drama group at 2pm. The group needs a new leader or will have to fold. Tuesday 27th is the Silver Screen trip by 11.40am bus to Llanelli (see Odeon website for film). Wednesday 28th the Quiz group meet at 2.15pm. Meetings are usually in the small Pensioners’ Hall unless shown otherwise. New members most welcome to all meetings. Enquiries to Paul on 07803 185281 or email: preynoldsuk@yahoo.com Harbour Music and Poetry Our open mic weekly sessions are 7.30pm-10.30pm every Monday 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.

Community Friendship Group The group are meeting every Monday from 2pm-4pm in Jerusalem Chapel Vestry. Tea/coffee/light refreshments and raffle. Join us for a fun afternoon which includes chats/entertainment and song. A warm welcome to you all.

Craft Group Every Monday at the Leslie Griffiths Centre, Burry Port Methodist Church from 1.30pm-3.30pm. Join in with a project, bring your own or come for a chat (check if on bank holidays). Refreshments available. Newcomers always welcome.

Burry Port Community Shop

We are looking for help from 10.30am to 1pm just call into the shop on a Tuesday. Collaborating with Fareshare 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 4.30pm. £1 a year for membership then each week you will have the option of spending £6.50 or £8 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. 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

Carway

Capel Bethel Dydd Sul, fydd Einir Jones, Rhydaman, yn gwasanaethu Swper yr Arglwydd am 2yp. Croeso I bawb ymuno gyda ni.

Kidwelly & Mynyddygarreg

Carys Edwards

07465 891557 carysedwards54@gmail.com

Capel Horeb Cynhelir y gwasanaeth nesa yn y festri ar Dydd Sul am 2yp o dan arweiniad y Parchedig Geraint Lloyd. Croeso cynnes i bawb. Neuadd Mynyddygarreg Hall will be holding their popular quiz evening on Friday, February 16, at 7.30pm with teams of up to 6 person. Quiz Master will be Sue Woodward. Light refreshments and snacks will be available.

Kidwelly Twinning Association A fundraising event will be held at the Gwenllian Hall on Friday, February 23, between 7pm and 10pm. Live music with What the Funk, dancing and tasty food. Tickets are £1 for adults and £3 for children under 14. Buy a ticket before February 19 and they are £10 for adults. Tickets available to purchase from Time for Tea and The Old Moathouse. Proceeds will go towards hosting visitors from St Jacut de la Mer on May 8-12.

Welsh conversation classes If you have some knowledge of Welsh and would like to improve your conversation, then come along to the Parish Room Lady Street on Monday evenings between 6.30pm-7.30pm. A warm welcome awaits. Over-50s meeting on the first Wednesday afternoon of every month at Neuadd Mynyddygarreg at 2pm. A warm welcome is extended for anyone to drop in and join us on the first get together of the new year today at 2pm. A friendly chat and cuppa awaits you with a possible guest speaker, a game of bingo and to share in our activities for the coming months.

Kidwelly Local History Society The next meeting will be on Thursday, February 22, at the John Burns Centre, Parc House, Kidwelly, SA17 5AB - doors open at 5.30pm for 6pm start. Free refreshments are available after the presentations. £10 subscription fees are due for 2024. Entrance fee non-members £3. The Freedom of Kidwelly for Lloyd George, a presentation by Keith Evans. Trinity Methodist Church Coffee morning held every Wednesday from 10am to 11.30am. Come and browse through our ‘New to You’ range of clothing, maybe find a book that you would like to read, and we also have a good selection of bric-a-brac items. A warm welcome to all.

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 to 3pm at the Princess Gwenllian Centre. The charge will now be £15 per month. Bowls are also provided if required.

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

Kidwelly Volleyball Club Meet Every Friday 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 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, Sunday before Lent: 9.30am Choral Eucharist; 11am Cymun Bendigaid, 5pm Evening Prayer. Holy Eucharist with prayers for healing every Wednesday at 9.30am.

Epic Explorers for 4-11-year-olds – Sundays at 9.30am meet in the Parish Room.

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. Come along to exercise your brain, meet with friends and have a great morning. 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.

Flower arranging classes Very basic flower arranging classes. Please note – classes will now be held on the third Tuesday of each month at 7pm in the Parish Room St Marys Church. Please bring your own flowers. Tea and coffee will be provided at a charge of £2. A warm welcome given to all. Tai Chi classes will be held fortnightly for the over 75s at the John Burns Foundation Centre. These classes are offered free through funding to Reengage UK by Welsh Government, and candidates must register with Bethan Nesham on 02922 790147 who will do a health questionnaire over the phone. The sessions always include a sit down element and indeed, can be performed seated throughout. There is also a free session of Tai Chi at the Foundation Centre for people with life-limiting illnesses and their carers. These sessions are held twice a month and can be accessed by contacting Angor charity on 07380 125690. Angor welcomes people to their drop in sessions every Wednesday from 2pm to 4pm in the Cabin at the John Burns Foundation Centre. Nanette’s retirement fashion show in aid of Velindre Cancer Centre at Canolfan John Burns Centre tomorrow at 3pm. Features a massive clearance sale. Ticket price is £10, to include a cream tea. Tickets available at the shop, call 01554 890206.

St Clears

Kor-uzz Sancler/st Clears are a mixed choir and welcome all abilities to join us for fun, friendship and that feel-good factor. We meet on the first three Thursdays of a month usually. Follow/message us on Facebook: Kor-uzz. Contact musical director Jane Rees for more details on 01994 230954 or jane.backe@gmail.com

St Cynin’s Church We meet on the first Sunday (Morning Prayer) and third Sunday (Holy Eucharist). If you have any woolly hats, gloves, scarves going spare please bring to St Cynin’s for their collection for Mission for Seafarers – to be concluded by the end of January/early February. Contact churchwarden Jane Rees if you wish to contribute and arrange a collection (01994 230954) – thanking you in advance.

Meidrim

St David’s Meidrim February 11, Sunday before Lent: 9.45am, Morning Prayer. February 14, Ash Wednesday: 9am, Holy Eucharist. February 18, Lent 1: 11.15am, Holy Eucharist. February 25, Lent 2: 11.15am, Morning Prayer.

St Martin and St Enfail’s, Merthyr February 11, Sunday before Lent: 11.15am, Holy Eucharist. February 18, Lent 1: 9.45am, Morning Prayer. February 25, Lent 2: 9.45am, Holy Eucharist. Do join us during Lent on Wednesday evenings at 6.30pm in various locations within the LMA as we explore the course put together by the Diocese for the Year of Salt and Light. Please refer to the AWL Bro Sanclêr LMA Facebook page for details of other services and events.

Llandysul

Prengwyn Quiz at the Gwarcefel Arms at 8pm on tonight with bingo at the same venue on Thursday, February 29.

Llanarth Church Hall on Saturday at 10am.

Talgarreg Church Pancake coffee morning at 10am on Friday.

LMA Bro Aeron Mydr AGM and meeting on Thursday, February 15, at 7pm at Gwenlli Church. Llandysul Show AGM at the Porth Hotel, Llandysul on Thursday, February 22, at 8pm. Church services February 11: Talgarreg, 9.30am; Llanarth, 11am with a Gospel Choir; Cribyn, 2pm. February 14: Ash Wednesday Service at Llanarth Church, 10am. February 18: Gwenlli, 10am; Llanarth, 11am. Easter fair Anyone wishing to have a stall at Llanarth Church Hall’s Easter Fair on Saturday, March 30, at 10am please contact Beth on 07901716957.

Pancake coffee morning