Crowds brave the rain to attend Carmarthen’s Remembrance Service
St Peter’s church in Carmarthen was packed with people who had gathered to remember the fallen on Sunday (Nov 12). Despite heavy rain hundreds of people lined the route of the march to the church from the Guildhall Square. The…
Rain fails to dampen community spirit as Kidwelly remembers the fallen
The Norman church of St Marys in Kidwelly was beautifully decorated with red poppies and a tableau of a cross of poppies ahead of the Remembrance Service on Sunday (Nov 12). Amongst the items on display was an original helmet,…
Free community feast is top class
Delicious fresh local food was cooked and served to around 100 attendees for free, at the Community Feast, held at the Princess Gwenllian Centre in Kidwelly last night Friday (Nov 10). The event was funded by CAVS and organised by…
Pregnancy and Motherhood themed free art event in Carmarthen
The Arts Council of Wales have funded an event to take place tomorrow (Sunday 12th Nov 23) in John Street Carmarthen – presented by artists with a theme of pregnancy and motherhood and the connections with creativity. Hosted by Gravida…
South Wales Police hold tribute to fallen with annual service
South Wales Police paid tribute to the fallen today with its annual multifaith remembrance service. The moving service was held at police headquarters in Bridgend, led by Chief Constable Jeremy Vaughan and officiated by Police Chaplain, Rev. Robert Coyne. They…
Llanelli Christmas Carnival set for 17th of November
ONLY one week to go until Llanelli Christmas Carnival 2023 – when the vibrant parade, featuring dressed lorries, sleighs and tractors hits the streets of Llanelli on Friday, November 17. Families from Llanelli, Carmarthenshire and beyond will come together…
Brand new rugby and football pitch for Ysgol Dyffryn Aman opens
YSGOL Dyffryn Aman’s brand new 3G rugby and football pitch, with a 6-lane synthetic running track, has been officially opened today, Friday 10 November 2023. To mark the officially opening, Carmarthenshire County Council hosted a sports festival for Ysgol…
Statement issued on bus reform
TODAY (10th November) Deputy Minister for Climate Change Lee Waters issued a statement on the latest updates on bus reform. It reads: Last year we published the responses to our consultation on reforming bus services in Wales. There was overwhelming…
Concert aims to celebrate multiculturalism and heal rifts
A community concert featuring a variety of Welsh acts, including local favourites Stickman, has been planned for the 24th November at the Ffwrnes Theatre in Llanelli. As well as showcasing local talent, the concert serves as an opportunity to reconnect…
Royal Navy helicopter and ‘Poppy Bus’ lend support to Great Western Railway and The Veterans Charity
Great Western Railway’s latest Poppies to Paddington operation is already in full swing – thanks to support from a Royal Navy helicopter and a ‘Poppy Bus’. Partnering with The Veterans Charity, the Royal Navy Air Station Culdrose deployed a Merlin…