Burry Port
who came along to enjoy the Lots of Tots Christmas party in Tai’rgwaith last weekend; we hope you all had as much fun as all the staff did! Great night of entertainment Gwaun-caegurwen Silver Band is very grateful to everyone who supported or took part in their Christmas Concert at Cwmgors RFC .It proved a very entertaining evening,enjoyed by all. The Players’ Player Award meanwhile was awarded to solo baritone player Llewelyn Ganon,and the Most Improved Player was named as solo euphonium player Dafydd Lewis. The Adjudicator’s Prize went to our principle cornet Hannah Parker,whearas the Section of the Year award went to our back-row cornets.
Deepest sympathy is expressed to all the family following the sad passing away of Cwmgors lady Annie Irene Booth.reen, as she was fondly known by all, died peacefully, following a short illness on November 14, at the age of 89. Reen was the beloved wife of Bill and a devoted mother of Richard, Jackie and Sandra, and will be sorely missed by all her friends and family. The funeral took place on December 4 at Morriston Crematorium.
Hospital news Our very best wishes to Gwaun-cae-gurwen lady Valerie Noreen Jones, of Clos Afallon, GCG, who was admitted into hospital recently. Dymuniadau gorau i chi am wellhad buan. Llanfair Church, Cwmgors Sunday service at 11am. Come along for coffee and a chat from 10.30am before the service.
Christmas concerts Ysgol Gwaun-cae-gurwen’s Christmas Concerts are coming soon. On December 13 and 14, Miss Rideout, Miss Bartley and Miss Thomas’ classes will be performing Y Robin Goch, at 10am. Meanwhile, Mrs Hitchings/mrs Rumble, Mr Jones and Miss Jones’s classes will be performing Hosanna Roc on December 13 at 2pm and on Thursday, December 14, at 6pm. Tai’rgwaith Club will welcome a Neil Diamond tribute show on Boxing Night, December 26, doors to open at 7pm. Tickets are £5, or you can pay £8 at the door on the night.
Band Y Waun news Gwaun-cae-gurwen Band are always busy in December, leading up to Christmas and this year is no exception! Over the past week, they have entertained at Tesco, Neath; Saron Chapel; Swansea Market; Sainsbury’s Swansea and at the Young at Hearts concert in Penygroes. This week, starting today, they will be at Latern Parade in Townhill from 5pm.tomorrow, they are at Tesco, Llansamlet and on Decemer 16 have two engagements, at Ystradgynlais’ Festive Funday (11.30am-2.30pm) and later at Brynamman Cinema (7.30pm). On December 17, they return to play at Tesco, Neath. Before Christmas meanwhile,they will perform at St Benedict’s, Clydach (7pm), with stints at Tesco, Neath and Asda, Llansamlet on December 23/24 (10am-3pm). A reminder that you can now support Band y Waun if you shop on Amazon; at no extra cost, every time you shop at smile.amazon.co.uk you can support your local band!
Thank you concert Canolfan Maerdy Youth Club, Maerdy Food Hub and Lots of Tots Upper Amman Valley Community Transport were all represented at the Lord Lieutenant of West Glamorgan’s thank you concert to organisations in the county. There were some wonderful performers and some lovely company in the audience from many other local community organisations. A thoroughly enjoyable event.
Boxing Night show Cwmgors Rugby Club welcomes Sir Tom Jones tribute act Alex Jacobs to the club on Boxing Night, December 26, kicking off from 8pm. Tickets are available from the club (£6 each).
Entertaining Ysgol Gwaun-cae-gurwen’s pupils’ choir entertained the residents of Glangarnant Care Home, Neuadd Road, on December 5. Christmas party time Meanwhile, the residents of Glangarnant Care Home will be enjoying their annual Christmas party on December 21 from 4pm. Coffee morning Flying Start, the Children and Families’ Team (funded by the Welsh Government) will be at Gwaun-cae-gurwen Primary School for the final coffee morning before the holidays, on December 18. Come and meet your local Flying Start workers, Angela, Ryan and Rebecca, who will be there to help with routines, sleep, toileting, behaviour and anything else you can think of.
Carol Skelton
4 Greenhill, Y Graig, Burry Port. 01554 834371 carolmskelton@btinternet.com
Senior Citizens lunch Today at 1pm in the Memorial Hall the Pembrey and Burry Port Town Council are providing this. Tickets can be purchased from the council office in the Memorial Institute.
Carols by Candlelight This Sunday at 5pm in Burry Port Methodist Church, Glanmor Terrace, followed by mince pies and mulled wine. Please come and join us.
Christmas celebration Presented by
Glan-y-mor School on Wednesday, December 20, at 6.30pm in St Mary’s Church, Burry Port. Admission £2 by programme.
Celtic Lite This Friday at 8pm in the Colliers, Pwll, Celtic Lite perform Irish tunes and songs with guitar,mandolin and mandola. Contact 07946 583110 or harbourmusicpoet@gmail.com.
Burry Port Town Band The band are busy enjoying the festival season by playing Christmas carols around Burry Port, Pembrey and Llanelli. The funds raised at this time are a significant help to the running of the band, particularly for ensuring the future of Blast Off into Brass, the Beginners’ Group. The band are very keen to ensure that they have instruments for them to begin their musical journeys. Brass Instruments have been found in attics, if you are getting your Christmas decorations down, the band are holding an instrument amnesty, so if you happen to find a Burry Port Town Band instrument in the attic this Christmas, please let them know! The weekly sessions are from 6pm to 6.45pm on Tuesdays evenings (except bank holidays) at the bandroom in the Memorial Institute. If you want to take part and join this group just register on the band’s website; www.burryporttownband.co.uk
New Year’s dance party At Jerusalem Vestry from 7pm to 12.30am at £15 a head open to dance class members and the public. Bring your own drinks (glasses provided). DJ and delicious food provided – eat, drink, be social and dance the night away. Tickets must be bought in advance none on the door. Book with Ann on 07455 405220 or Sharon on 07856 022208.
Burry Port Male Choir The choir are entertaining the residents at Hafan y Coed, Llanelli,, tomorrow at 6.30pm and Bryn Illtyd on Thursday, December 21, at 6pm. The choir usually rehearse at 7pm on Mondays and Thursdays (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!
Balls of Fun Pembrey and Burry Port group will be meeting every Wednesday 7pm to 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. History Society The Pembrey and Burry Port society meet in the Ashburham Hotel at 7pm every second Tuesday in the month. 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 and noon. Nothing to join, just come and have a coffee and chat.
Harbour Music and Poetry Our Open Mic weekly sessions are 7.30pm to 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 to 4pm in Jerusalem Chapel Vestry. Tea/coffee/light refreshments and raffle. Join us and enjoy a fun afternoon which includes chats/entertainment and song. A warm welcome to you all.
Stitch and Craft Group Held every Thursday 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.
St Mary’s Community Clothing Coats, jackets, jumpers, scarves, hats, gloves, children’s items including some primary school uniform now available at the Memorial Hall,burry Port open from 9am-11am every Wednesday. Donations accepted or can still be left in the porch of St Mary’s Church. Anyone in need of extra clothes are welcome. Craft Group Every Monday at the Leslie Griffiths Centre, Burry Port Methodist Church from 1.30pm to 3.30pm. Join in with a project, bring your own or come for a chat (check if on on bank holidays). Refreshments available. Newcomers always welcome.
Lighthouse Library Bookswaps We are usually open Tuesdays and Wednesdays 9.30am to 2pm, Fridays 9.30am to noon, first and third Saturdays of the month 11am to 2pm. Books two per person free and stamped anything more costs 50p per paperback and £1 per hard back. Donations of books, puzzles are welcome. There is a cosy children’s corner with jigsaws, childrens gifts, and games for a small charge. Hours liable to change as staffed by volunteers. More volunteers wanted for 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) under the direction of our musical director Ryan Lee. 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, planned for mid November. 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 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 intolerences catered for but please mention at time of booking on 01554 834346 or email: louise.robinson@ pembreyburryport-tc.gov.uk
Ty Golau Dementia Charity Trust The Ty Golau theraputic 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 excercise your brain, meet friends and have an enjoyable morning. Refresments are included in the cost of £5 for service users and £2 for carers/family members. Contact Janet Lewis on 01554 890896.
Cefn Sidan U3A December meetings are today, the coffee morning at 10.45am with book swap available and the whist group at 2.30pm in Plas y Mor. Thursday 14th is book club at 10.30am contact Jo on 07398 338405 for meeting place. Friday 15th the crochet/knitting/arts group is at 2pm. Monday 18th is the Main meeting and Christmas party at 2.15pm in the main Memorial Hall, prepaid £7 a head for buffet also with the fundraising raffle. Please note this is the last meeting for December and 2023. Meetings are usually in the Pensioners’ Hall unless shown otherwise. New members most welcome to all meetings in January. Enquiries to Paul on 07803 185281 or email: preynoldsuk@ yahoo.com.
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. Our volunteers would love to meet you. Contact Ceinwen on 07958 649932 or 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 telephone no: 0300 0200 002.
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