Community News
community wishing to discuss any concerns or issues that need addressing. Please contact either via email jgilasbey@carmarthenshire. gov.uk or telephone 01554 892729.
Llanelli Central
Llanelli U3A Monthly lecture, 2.30pm, Wednesday, February 9, Roger Williams “the churches of South Gower”, Felinfoel Community Resource Centre. Boules, Thursday, February 10, 10.30am, Pwll Playing Fields (weather permitting). Darts, Thursday, February 10, 5pm, meal with darts afterwards, The Star Inn, Swansea Road, Llanelli. Strollers and Striders, 10.15am for 10.30am, Monday, February 14, Penllergaer Forest, meet in car park signposted for the forest, through M4 J47 services car park to rear. If you are not sure contact Keith Vincent, organiser. Boules, 10.30am, Tuesday, February 15, 10.30am, Pwll Playing Fields (weather permitting). Short walk, 10.30am, Park Howard, meet at entrance to Parc Howard in Felinfoel Road. Skittles, 10.30am, Wednesday, February 16, The Poachers Rest, Ferryside. Crafts, 2.30pm, Wednesday, February 16, Felinfoel Community Resource Centre, Felinfoel. Boules, 10.30am, Thursday, February 17, Pwll Playing Fields (weather permitting). Classical music appreciation, 2pm, Thursday, February 17, 1 College Square. Snooker, 10.15am, Monday, February 21, The Conservative Club, 2 Cowell Street. Table tennis, 3pm, Monday, February 21, Llanelli Leisure Centre. Book circle, 10.30am, Monday, February 21, Beech Grove, Pwll. Boules, 10.30am, Tuesday, February 22, Pwll Playing Fields (weather permitting). Games afternoon, 1pm, Wednesday, February 23, EJ’s, Vauxhall Road, lunch followed by a games afternoon. If you’re interested in joining the U3A with its varied groups and activities either check the website at u3asites.org.uk/llanelli or contact membership secretary John Williams on johnhr.williams@btinternet.com
Penyfan Paolo Piana
07956 592806 pianapaolo@hotmail. com
Penyfan and Llwynwhilwg Tenants and Residents Association (PLTRA) Due to concerns with Covid, there will be no open meetings until further notice; however, the committee will meet. PLTRA secretary David Skivington is in contact with housing officers and councillors and will try to help anyone seeking advice. If anyone has any issues to be brought to PLTRA please don’t hesitate to contact David on 01554 770770 or any committee members.
Cruyff Court project Construction works are under way on the Cruyff Court in Penyfan Park. Llanelli Town Council is developing the court with funding support from the Cruyff Foundation, Carmarthenshire County Council Targeted Finance Fund, Welsh Church Fund and Llanelli and District Rotary Club. Construction of the sports court will take around eight weeks to complete and during this time both the current MUGA pitch and basketball court at Penyfan Park will be taken out of use and removed.
St Paul’s Family Centre We have lots of events and activities for families planned for February; for more details and booking, etc, call 01554 775338, email sarahwstpauls@ plantdewi.co.uk or visit our Facebook page.
Llanelli Multicultural Network Our weekly Multicultural Drop-In Centre is every Tuesday from 10.30am-12.30pm at EJs Café, Vauxhall Road, Llanelli SA15 3BD. Free English lessons, a chance to make new friends, pop in for a chat and a cuppa, everybody welcome.For more details contact Annie on 07952 128108, email lmcnchair@ live.co.uk
Llanelli Community Partnership For news and community updates including our Connect 2021 Project see our Facebook page or call us on 07956 592806.
Free home energy checks Age Cymru Dyfed Free Home Energy Check service still has a few slots left. The aim of the home energy check is to deliver practical energy-saving information and advice to older people. If you would like to refer yourself or someone you know for this service (with their consent), you can either call us on 03333 447 874 or email p.mcilroy@agecymrudyfed.org. uk. A member of our team will then be in contact to arrange a visit.
Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) For more information on reporting a crime and when to call 999 or 101, go to our website and type in “Report a crime”. If you’ve been affected by crime, either as a victim or a witness, help and support is available. You can follow your Neighbourhood Policing Team on Twitter @NPTLlanelliTown. Contact PCSO 8002 Lauren Hopkins on 101 or email lauren. hopkins@dyfed-powys.pnn.police
Carmarthenshire Communities for Work+ We have a number of free courses and work placement opportunities available, call us on 07815 651601 or email employmentsupport@carmarthenshire.gov.uk
Llanelli and District Twinning Association For more information contact us on 07956 592806.
People Speak Up For more information regarding our up-and-coming online and faceto-face activities contact us on 07972 651920 or email info@peoplespeakup.co.uk
FAN (Friends and Neighbours) Group
For more details of face-to-face and online FAN meetings, call Philippa on 07938 978397.
Your local councillors Your county councillors Eryl Morgan (01554 759115) and Jeff Edmunds (01554 755853) are able to help and support you with any county council-related issues. Your town councillors are Jeff Edmunds, 01554 755853; MD Cranham, JP, 01554 753660; JS Edmunds, 01554 755853; LA Edmunds, 01554 755853; MP Edmunds, 01554 756377; WE Skinner, 01554 774361; CA Reed, 07814 437537.
Nia Griffith MP can be contacted on 01554 756374.
Lee Waters MS can be contacted on 01554 774902.
Pontyberem Keith Evans
43 Brandyway, Pontyberem.
01269 871955. keithevans806@ btinternet.com
Advice surgery Councillor Richard Selwood’s planned Monday evening advice surgeries in the memorial hall have been temporarily suspended due the Covid restrictions. However, he can be contacted by phone on 07530 860608 or by email on richardselwood8@gmail.com
Post office hours Located in CKs supermarket, the post office now operates six days a week, Monday to Friday 9am to 5.30pm, Saturday 9am to 3.00pm. It is closed on Sundays.
Chemist times Monday to Friday trading hours of the local pharmacy are 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 5.30pm. Inside the store there is a maximum of two customers at any one time.
Digital aid Age Cymru Dyfed offers people aged 50-plus hands-on help to introduce and develop the use of digital technology. Through free telephone sessions, often led by Haroun Varden, help is given through tasks enabling older users to be comfortable with digital links. Please contact Age Cymru Dyfed on 01554 784080 or email p.mcilroy@ agecymrudyfed.org
Tumble Lesley Williams
lesleywms@tiscali.co.uk
Cyfle i Bawb is hoping to start again on Tuesday, February 15, in the hall from 1.30pm to 3.30pm. Set up by the late Mona Jones and the late Alvis Richards, Cyfle is open to all and, as the name suggests, is an opportunity to socialise and enjoy a variety of activities. In the past there have been quizzes, guest speakers, dance demonstrations, trips and, of course, time for a chat and a cuppa. On March 1, members will be going out for lunch. After the restrictions of the last two years, this will be an ideal opportunity to get out and meet people again. Secretary Pat Gilbert says that new members will be very welcome. Further information from Pat 01269 831773.
Men’s Shed Sied Dynion Cwm Gwendraeth Men’s Shed offers an opportunity to make new friends, learn new skills or just to take time to relax. Members meet in the old Gwendraeth School on Wednesdays from 1pm to 3pm. You can just go along or contact Anthony for more information 07527 794078 /07719 169151 or anthonyjones58@ btinternet.com. Women are welcome on open days; these are advertised on Facebook. The Facebook page says, however, that a women’s section could be started.
No half-term show Unfortunately, The Wizard of Oz, the show booked for the hall for half-term, has been cancelled by the production company. The community council apologises for the inconvenience.
Neuadd y Tymbl Various activities and services are now available in the hall including the Performance Factory stage school, monthly NAFFI meetings for veterans, keep fit sessions and the Foot Clinic. Cyfle is back on the 15th and line dancing may be back soon. For more information about these or if your group/society would like to discuss the possibility of meeting in the hall, please contact the clerk llannonccclerk@outlook. com.
Llannon Community Council aims to improve the quality of life of residents. Ten councillors are elected to represent the villages of Tumble, Llannon, and Cwm-mawr. Another five represent Cross Hands. You can find names and contact details for your councillors and other useful nformation on the council’s website. Please note, however, that this website is being improved. Council meetings are usually held on the third Wednesday of the month; these are still being held via the internet (Zoom) for the time being. http://www.ccllannon.org.uk / llannonccclerk@outlook.com or Facebook Cymunedau Mynydd Mawr Communities.