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Upper Gwendraeth Valley Food Bank Please pass on the message about this food bank which has been set up for individuals or families who have been affected economically by the Covid-19 pandemic. Those eligible have either become unemployed as a result of the pandemic, or been placed on furlough, or lost income because of reduced hours or are self-employed and waiting for benefits, Based in Tumble Hall, it serves the north of the Gwendraeth Valley from Gorslas to Ponthenri and food parcels will be distributed on Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons. Sometimes it may be able to supply food for pet dogs and cats. Please contact 01269 841213 (option 7) or speak to Sue James, Llannon Community Council’s development officer, 07832 187600. Sue can tell you more about this or the food bank / food share in Cross Hands.

Neuadd y Tymbl Ar gau. NB: Meals on Wheels still available on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Call Mandy on 07806 340188.

Cymunedau Mynydd Mawr Communities is the Facebook page of Llannon Community Council. You will find information there that may be of use to you in these difficult times. ‘Pinned’ to top of the page, for example, is a list of shops, pubs, cafes, offering delivery. Carmarthenshire Citizens Advice CCA currently has 21 advisers working from home able to answer your questions from 9am to 4pm, Monday to Thursday and 9am to 2pm on Friday. Debt, 01267 231275; welfare benefits, 01267 231742; Universal Credit, 07957 668187; energy efficiency, 07565 562282; general, 01269 592267, 01267 234488, 01554 759626.

Llannon Community Council serves Cross Hands, Llannon, Tumble and Cwmmawr, promoting community development and facilities. Following directions from the Welsh Government no meetings can be held until further notice. Information will be placed on the council’s Facebook page or contact the clerk on 07971 026493 or clerk@ ccllannon.org.uk.