Bancffosfelen & Crwbin
Your Bancffosfelen & Crwbin correspondent is Keith Evans, 43 Brandyway, Pontyberem, 01269 871955, keithevans806@ btinternet.com
Clwb Hamdden Leisure club members have recently returned from an enjoyable week’s holiday at the Best Western Burns Hotel near York. They visited Whitby Goathland, the setting for the TV series Heartbeat where the local railway station has appeared in Harry Potter films. There were tours of picturesque villages across the North Yorkshire Dales with some time spent in Harrogate. Members also devoted two days exploring the attractive locations in York. Thanks were expressed by the chairman, Ann Langabeer, to Cy Rees for arranging the varied and interesting itinerary for the trip. Keith the PTS bus driver was thanked for a safe and smooth journey. Bancffosfelen Post Office Opening days and times are Monday, Tuesday and Thursday between 2pm and 5pm. Further information on 0345 6112970. Crwbin Silver Band Rehearsals each Tuesday 7pm to 9pm and each Sunday 6pm to 8pm in the Crwbin Band Room. Cymdeithas Hanes Cwm Gwendraeth To join the Welsh local history society or to find out more please phone Rhian on 01269 871209. family to attend. Also for blue light service members too.
Garden Club Committee There is a committee meeting of the Pembrey and Burry Port Gardening Club on Monday in the Community Hall Pembrey at 7pm. Detailed arrangements for the Annual Gardening and Craft Show on August 17 will be discussed and any queries you may have about exhibiting addressed. Everyone is welcome to come along. Cost £1.50 for members and £2.50 for non members at the door to include a raffle ticket and refreshments.The garden club meets on the first Monday of the month except bank holidays and December which is the Christmas dinner. Come and join us for an annual fee of only £5.Enquiries to Lynda, the secretary, on 01554 833490.
Age Cymru Keep Fit This new keep fit class for people 50+has started at the Pensioners’ Annexe, Memorial Hall, and is on every Thursday from 10am to 11am. All exercises can be done seated or standing and at your own pace. Casual clothes to be worn, admission £1. For information call Age Cymru Sir Gâr on 01554 784080.
Volunteers needed Age Cymru Sir Gâr is looking for volunteers to help older people stay warm and save energy by installing radiator reflectors, nightlights, energysaving lightbulbs and timer sockets in their homes. Why not make a difference and make someone feel more independent in their own home? Volunteering is flexible, giving up one hour a week or one day a week, you still make a difference. Age Cymru Sir Gâr covers mileage at 45p a mile and offer voluntary thank you events. Training is provided. If interested please phone 01554 784080 or email p.mcilroy@ agecymrusirgar.org.uk
Free heritage tours These walking tours are every Wednesday morning until September 25 at 10.30am from Café Lolfa, Stepney Road. Enquiries to 07946 583110. Singing For the Soul The next one is Wednesday, July 3 and they are held on the first and third Wednesday of the month from 2.30pm and 4.30pm in Jerusalem Chapel vestry. Group singing has a host of benefits like improving breathing, posture, mental health, confidence and self-esteem. No experience necessary. Cost £3 per session to include refreshments. This is in association with the Pembrey and Burry Port WI.