Burry Port

Carol Skelton

4 Greenhill, Y Graig,

Burry Port.

01554 834371 carolmskelton@ btinternet.com

New correspondent required If interested please contact Carol as above for details. This is a voluntary post and a help to anyone not using the internet. I’m happy to help anyone or answer questions. Sadly this my last contribution.

Stitch and Craft Group Held every Wednesday from 2pm to 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.

Wetlands Craft Fair This Saturday and Sunday. Browse stalls with beautiful handmade crafts, treat yourself to something special and help the Wetlands at the same time. Entry included in WWT admission. Free for WWT members and under-4s.

St David’s Day Food Festival At Pembrey Country Park this Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 4pm. Live cooking demonstrations throughout the weekend. We’ve got the best Welsh ingredients from Carmarthenshire that will take your culinary skills to the next level. Whether you’re a seasoned chef or just a food enthusiast, mark your calendars and get ready for a deliciously enlightening experience!

Garden Club Spring Show This Monday at 7pm at Pembrey Community Hall the Pembrey and Burry Port Gardening club are holding their members 29th annual spring show. There are nine classes at 50p an entry including hand painted stone with garden theme and six homemade Welsh Cakes. Open to members only but you may join on the evening, £3 at the door for non-members, and £2 for members which includes tips of the month, refreshments and a raffle ticket. Experienced and novice gardeners are welcome to come along to see what we are about and bring your questions. Enquiries/ schedules to Lynda the secretary on 01554 833490.

Charity concert Burry Port Male Choir to perform at a Charity concert to be held on Saturday, March 9, at 7pm at Poppies (old British Legion building). Also performing are Cor Curiad, mezza soprano Myome Mortimer Davies, Johns’ Boys, baritone Matthew Budd, 3’s Company, Eugene Scourfield and Lizzie and the Liabilities. Tickets at £10 each from Poppies, Eyecare & Eyewear or 07724 638195.

Burry Port Band On Sunday, March 24, come and be a part of an exciting Brassed Off! Meets Bake Off! event.Tickets £12 include a delightful serving of tea and cake,as you enjoy the band’s performance of lively popular music from 3pm in the Memorial Hall. Call 07971 828831 to reserve, or buy tickets from Cozy Coffee, Burry Port.Whilst the band are working on this for the Brassed Off meeting Bake Off, they’re also busy preparing for their performance of Eric Ball’s High Peak in the Brangwyn Hall, Swansea for the Welsh Championships. If you want to come along a listen, they’re holding an open rehearsal on Friday, March 15, in the Memorial Hall, Burry Port from 7pm.

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.

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 but due to various changes please check. Children’s dance classes 5pm-6pm ages from 6-11 years, beginners country and western line, line dancing, Dancercise, ballroom and jive and more Please arrive 10 minutes early for each class so that each class can have the full hour. Singles or couples welcome. For further details or to book a place contact Ann on 07455 405220 to book (not obligatory).

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 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 per 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.

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 9.30am-noon, first and third Saturdays of the month 11am-2pm. Books two per person free and stamped, more than that or not stamped costs 50p per paperback and £1 per hard back. Donations of books, puzzles and games are welcome when we are open but please do not leave donations on door steps when we are closed. 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.

Quiz night Held every Wednesday at 7.30pm at the Pemberton Arms. Maximum teams of six at £1 per person. Food served from 5pm to 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 £1 per 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 March meetings are Friday 1st at 2pm crochet, knitting and arts/crafts group (bring your own items). Sunday lunch on the 3rd is at the Ashburnham Golf Club at 1pm. The committee meeting is Tuesday 5th at 10.30am. Thursday 7th the Bus Pass Explorers trip is leaving by 9am bus to Llandovery. Monday 11th the whist group meet in the Caulfields at 2.30pm. Wednesday 13th is the coffee morning at 10.45am with book swap available and the whist group at 2.30pm in Plas y Mor. Thursday 14th is the book club contact Jo on 07398 338405 for meeting place. Friday 15th at 2pm crochet, knitting and arts/crafts group. Monday 18th the main meeting has Debra John on Coal out, Copper in at 2.15pm and the fundraising raffle. Tuesday 19th is Welsh history at 10.30am on the Role of Women in Medieval Wales. Wednesday 20th at 2pm is the Musical Gems group. Who will be this month’s Castaway? Thursday 21st the luncheon club are at the Stradey Arms at 1pm. Monday 25th is the drama group at 2pm. The group is for entertaining U3A members so please come and join us if you write plays, perform or can work backstage with props and costumes. Tuesday 26th is the Silver Screen trip by 11.40am bus to Llanelli (see Odeon website for film) . Wednesday 27th the quiz group meet at 2.15pm. Thursday 28th the discussion group meet at 2pm. 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.

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 Fairshare 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 Faireshare Cymru, Morrison’s and Burry Port Co-op.Call in on Tuesday to see what it’s all about.Contact Ceinwen on 07958 649932 or email:clloyd@cbsa.org.uk

Bynea

Bynea District Forum Craft Fair This Saturday sees us back at Saron Hall, Bynea for our monthly craft fair, open from 10am - 12:30pm with free admission. We will have regular, rotating and new crafters joining us. We pride ourselves on supplying customers with quality items from experienced crafters who offer an amazing variety of specialised crafts. Are you looking for a gift for Mother’s Day or maybe an alternative to an Easter Egg… Alternatively a treat for yourself or something you may need for the home? Fabric craft, garlands, scented candles, felt work, Easter decorative items, decorative glassware, box framed designs, decoupage, silver jewellery, wood craft, ceramics, unique light pulls, letter openers, key rings, pens, honey dippers and ice cream scoops made from a variety of wood, Resin, Jesmonite, Acrylic and soft materials, Speciality Teas and ‘Ghost’ sculptures and not forgetting Pantri Anita and her traditional Bakes, Bread, Pastries, Jams and Chutneys and of course Truly Scrumptious with all those very naughty but extremely nice treats. Our cafe will be open for drinks and selection of delicious homemade cakes. First prize in this month’s raffle being a St David’s Day Hamper courtesy of Bynea District Forum. A warm welcome always.