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Carnival Committee The venue of the next meeting has been changed, the next Carnival committee meeting will be held in Pontarddulais Cricket Club at 7.30pm on Thursday 19th November Quiz Nights Hendy RFC Quiz team returned to winning ways after the previous weeks drawn game versus the Ivy Bush Hotel. They defeated a sporting and spirited King Hotel side. The team were thankful for veteran Dave Halsall knowledge of Space Exploration and Travel for their victory. Captain Neil Lewis was grateful and thanked useful contributions from fellow panel members Spike Thomas,Peter Davies and Geraint Owain Price. Walking Club Pontarddulais Walking Club would like to thank Mervyn Read for taking the group to visit the Gower Peninsula. Members were pleased to see Mr Peter Walters return to the fold after his recent knee operation. Alan Richards will shortly announce the coming walks programme to the club trekkers in the New Spring. Carnival Committee The Christmas lights will be switched on at Hendy on Friday 4th Dec, the final planning of the ceremonies at Pontarddulais and Hendy were discussed at the last carnival committee meeting, From January on the continuation of the planning of the summer carnival will commence which are already well underway, this years theme will the 1940's, The Morriston Big Band will be playing on the field songs from the era and the Glamorgan re-enactment society as seen on the BBC's Coalhouse at War will be making an appearance. Local surgeries Cllr Steve Lloyd-Janes will be holding his regular monthly surgery the last Saturday of the month in Arlan Gwili between 9am and 10am Llanedi Community Council The following were discussed and noted in the October minutes of the council, the clerk confirmed that he had written to the appropriate officer to invite them to visit council to address the issues of street lights, the officer would be attending the council in the November meeting to discuss street lights and the running costs of the lights and the proposals that the county council are looking at, relating to the possibility of one in three lights being switched off for part of the night, further to item 29 in the September minutes, the clerk reported that he had now contacted the warden at Arlan Gwili and that the surveyor was looking into the matter and would report back once the relevant officers had looked at the lighting situation in Arlan Gwili. Lighting at Bryngwili footpath, the surveyor reported that the hedge and vegetation needed to be cut back as well as the provision of an extra light, the surveyor would report back at the next meeting, Lighting at Heol y Felin, the surveyor reported that further to his previous report there was a need for a further power supply and an extra light, discussions with the land owners were on going, as the growth of vegetation and trees needed to be monitored to avoid a recurrence of the problem, further discussion with the utility supplier would also be required and the surveyor would then report back to council. There was also a discussion about the provision of new notice boards and the replacement of some of existing ones which were in disrepair and the different costs of different styles and sizes. Hendy Senior Citizens The Chairman welcomed all members and introduced Rita John a new member to their first visit. Minutes of the last meting were read out, the secretary then gave an update from the Hendy Park Regeneration, and a request of the committee's views of the master plan which had been on display in April of this year, it was moved and seconded and supported that the group writes a letter of support for the plan, The secretary had also been advised of a possible grant that the group might be able to qualify for, it was agreed the secretary makes further enquiries. The Chairman then introduced the Reverend Glan Roberts from Tycroes, both the chairman and the guest speaker had worked in the mines, Glan had worked there before studying for the ministry and it stated it was a case of "From the coal pit to the pulpit" Originally he was a Lay Preacher and he found his visits to the homes of chapel members gave him a wide range of emotions from funny to embarrassing, and both pleasant and saddening, he gave a number of stories of the more humours and pleasant visits which humoured the members with lots of laughter. After his entertaining talk Mr Preece thanked the Reverend and stated he hoped he would visit the group again. Winners of the raffle were Edwna, Rita, Joan and Mr Preece, members were advised the next meeting would be on 25th November and that the King Hotel now held bingo sessions every Wednesday evening commencing at 7.30pm
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Both Sides Of The Bridge ~ 4th Edition Step Aerobics Classes The newly organised fitness classes are looking for support Sharon a local fully qualified aerobic instructor has just started teaching step aerobics in Hendy every Tuesday at 6.30pm the course is suitable for beginners and costs £3 per session please ring 07812007892 for further details. Your local Neighbourhood Team is based in 1/2 Lon Ceiriog, Top Site Cefncaeau, Llwynhendy, SA14 9HB. Contact details for a Non-Emergency is 101. The Emergency Number is 999. The local Neighbourhood Police Team for Hendy are PC 138 Jane MacDonald and PCSO 8041 Stephen Lloyd WPC Wendy Janas and PSCO Tom Edwards are also part of the team and cover the Llwynhendy area. Community Policing Team The new community policing meetings where residents can share concerns with the community with police and councillors are being held the first Monday of every month at Llangennech Community Hall between 6pm and 7pm, all are welcome there will be councillors there from Hendy and Llangennech along with members of the community police team and it is your chance to tell the team about any issue that is effecting your community, if you have a police issue and don't want to speak openly then you can always fill out a note or letter and post it to myself or the police team in one of the police community boxes which can be found in one of the local post offices. Pupils Recycle 5,890 Yellow Pages
Carmarthenshire County Council chairman Tyssul Evans presents the pupils and teachers from Llanddarog, Gorslas, Llanedi and Gwynfryn schools with their certificates and prizes along with the executive board member for the environment Councillor Haydn Jones and local members. Picture: Jeff Connell. SCHOOLCHILDREN from across Carmarthenshire have recycled 5,890 old Yellow Pages to help plant new trees. Some 39 schools across the county have taken part in the Yellow Woods Challenge. The eco-friendly pupils were asked to collect the old directories which were then picked up on behalf of the county council by CWM Environmental to be recycled. Not only could the schools win cash prizes for the number of Yellow Pages they recycled, but for every pound Yellow Pages awards, they will give a matching pound to the Woodland Trust for its Tree for All campaign. First place went to Llanddarog, second place to Llanedi and third place to Gorslas. A highly commended and bonus prize went to Ysgol Gwynfryn. All four winning schools were presented with framed certificates and cheques by Carmarthenshire County Council chairman Councillor Tyssul Evans at a special reception at County Hall along with the executive board member for the environment Councillor Haydn Jones and local members. Councillor Evans said: “I would like to congratulate all the schools that took part in the challenge, this has been an excellent competition with a total of 5,890 old Yellow Pages directories being diverted from landfill and being recycled.” Councillor Jones added: “Recycling not only saves valuable landfill space but also reduces the amount of energy needed to manufacture new products. By taking part in the Yellow Woods Challenge, these pupils are learning very important environmental issues at an early age – a great start for our next generation of recyclers.” Gold Oak Award: Llanddarog collected 1379 Yellow Pages with 90 pupils attending the school. Silver Birch Award: Llanedi collected 161 Yellow Pages with 28 pupils attending the school. Bronze Beech Award: Gorslas collected 476 Yellow Pages with 101 pupils attending the school. Highly Commended and Bonus Award: Gwynfryn school collected 254 Yellow Pages with 76 pupils attending the school. Press note: For further information contact Carmarthenshire County Council communications officer Diane Phillips on 01267 224913.
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COUNTY COUNCILLOR
STEVE LLOYD JANES ~ 01792 - 882018
CHAIRPERSON OF LLANEDI COMMUNITY COUNCIL
BUDDEG THOMAS
COMMUNITY COUNCILLORS
STEVE LLOYD JANES ~ 01792 - 882018
Buddug Thomas ~ 01792 - 882161
gareth beynon thomas ~ 01792 - 882569
bob roberts ~ 01792 - 881891
For Advice On Benefits, Housing, Education, Health or Any Other Issue
Helen Mary Jones AM For Llanelli ~ Tel: 01554 - 774393 ~ e-mail: helen-mary.jones@wales.gov.uk
Nia Griffith MP For Llanelli ~ Tel: 01554 - 756374 ~ e-mail: griffithn@parliament.uk
Nia Griffith can also be contacted at Victoria Road, Llanelli.
Helen Mary Jones can also be contacted at Bres House, Bres Road, Llanelli.
