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Your Local Magazine Over 4800 copies Number 269 June 2018 Published by PostDatum, 24 Stone Street, , Carms SA20 0JP Tel: 01550 721225

Dolwen Field Project benefits from tractor run

Fifty seven tractors turned out for the Shane Davies Dolafon with his flagged bedecked, trusty Fordson Dexta Memorial Tractor Run in aid of Dolwen Field Project with wife Sandra and family friends in the transport box, was blessed by the beautiful sunshine on Sunday 20th turning left out of Wells up the Irfon Valley May (the Run had been postponed from its original to . Here the tractors with off road with on date due to the beast from the east) writes Anne Bates. a farm track, through the forestry of Coed Nant yr Hwch The Run organised by Shane’s father and mother, Jim to drop down to the road skirting Llyn Brianne. & Sandra Davies, together with a committee of their After stopping for lunch at the rock-filled dam, it was tractor friends from the area. The off again down the Towy valley through the village of keen group had recently returned from were Rhandirmwyn, before a left turn was made. Climbing they had participated in the Irish Welsh Tractor Run up the hillside to drop down the short steep hill into in County Wexford. Jim Davies made a speech were the Afon Bran valley. Here the tractors were treated to the gathered tractor drivers heard that his son Shane the spectacular view of the famous Cynghordy Viaduct. was very community minded and hence the reason for Travelling under the viaduct and through the hamlet supporting the Dolwen Field Project. Then he introduced of Cynghordy to cross the main A483 and turn up the the recently elected new Mayor of Llanwrtyd Wells, roman road to head towards . Lynda Pace Avery, who explained that the first aim of the On to Cefn Gorwydd crossroads Dolwen Field Project is to create an access road to the where a left was made to head back existing “pavilion” with car parking space for 20 cars. to Llanwrtyd and the finish. Here the Then it was time for the off, with Jim leading the possession of tractors out of the start area at Ysgol continued on page 3 FOR ALL YOUR LOCAL NEWS & BUSINESS SERVICES All about The Post Copy date for next issue: 15th June 2018 Next issue distributed: 1st July 2018 The Post Future Copy Dates August...... 16th July September...... 15th August October...... 14th September 07/18(3)

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The Post is published by PostDATUM, 24 Stone Street, Llandovery, Carms. SA20 0JP. Tel: 01550 721225, [email protected] PostDatum Opening Hours: 9.30am – 5.30pm (Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri). 9.30am – 4.00pm (Wed). We do not close for lunch. 08/18(3) 2 the Post www.postdatum.co.uk continued from page 1 Your Renewable Heating Specialist Ground Source & Air Source Heat Pump Systems Solar Thermal Flat Plate / Evacuated Tube Systems Wood Gasification Boilers Wood Pellet Biomass Boilers Solid Fuel Stoves & Boiler Stove Systems Underfloor Heating Systems Retro / New Fit All work MCS Accredited for RHI Payments. participants parked up at Dolwen Field to see what the Most systems can be integrated into project would entail. your existing oil system. The Run was sponsored by a number of local companies and individuals and the organisers wish to Consultation, system design, thank them for their kind donations and assistance, they installation & commission are:- H V Bowen & Sons, G H Davies, D G Jones Agri Ltd, Llandovery Tyres & Batteries Ltd, David Roberts, using oil? the Neuadd Arms, The Drovers Rest and Jim & Sandra Regd. Oil Installation & Servicing Davies. Although final figures are not yet available, organiser Jim Davies was confident that the project west heating ltd would benefit in the region of £1000 from the event. Everyone agreed what a brilliant, scenic run it had been, Tel: 01550 779182 or 07989 970650 but all eyes in the tractor run world will now be focussed Email: [email protected] 02/18(12) on the forth-coming Welsh National Tractor Road Run in on Sunday 3rd June.

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6 the Post www.postdatum.co.uk 10/18(6) Remembering World War One

Like many villages in Wales the young men of Llanwrtyd Wells and surrounding areas left their homes to join the soldiers deployed to fight the First World War and many subsequently lost their lives. To commemorate the centenary of the ending of this tragic conflict, Llanwrtyd and District Heritage and Arts Centre have a special exhibition that opened at the end of March and will run throughout the season. With photographs depicting the horrors of the war, quotes from those who were there, detailed information about the conflict together with tributes to local soldiers, the display also features a waterfall of poppies handmade by residents and friends of the town. Situated in a small, separate room this atmospheric display provides the opportunity for visitors to learn about the Great War, and spend time in quiet reflection and remember, not only those who gave their lives, but also those who survived but spent their remaining years reliving the horrors they had endured. The Heritage and Arts Centre is open 10am – 4pm Thursday to Sunday (and Bank Holidays) until the end of October. Admission is free. www.history-arts-wales.org.uk

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On Saturday June 30 there’ll be a working party at Llandovery’s brand new community orchard, Berllan Tywi! It is only a few months old but already all of the twenty native fruit trees are in blossom this May! We’ll work from 10am til 1pm clearing some of the land and making a fire pit. Then we’ll have a shared lunch on site if it’s fine or if it’s raining we’ll go to the station cafe. Please bring forks, rakes, mattocks and secateurs. There’ll be another event on Wednesday 4 July in the morning with the children of Llandovery College prep school when we’ll light the fire pit and cook over it as well as doing a nature survey. The orchard is a joint project of Llandovery College and Transition Tywi. To find the orchard turn up the lane past the level crossing that goes to the college sports ground. At the car park turn right onto the footpath through the double gate. A short way along there is a stile in the fence on the left. The baby orchard is in the unmown area between

07/18(12) the path and the playing fields. 8 the Post www.postdatum.co.uk 09/18(6) Quilting and Textile Workshops with Ellie Birchell Hughes

09/18(12) Taken at our beautiful Abbey last September really shows of the soft colours of this quilt that I have called “Hearts and Flowers”. The block pattern is disappearing nine patch and I am still hand quilting it with hearts. RICHARD EVANS Would you like to make one? Early Summer Workshops 2018 Wednesday 6th June: Textile Landscape Electrical Have a go at textile art. Sewing machine required all other materials provided. £35 Contractor Saturday 9th June: Overprinting Fabric Domestic, Agricultural, A really fun way of re-using uninspiring upholstery fabric and odds and ends of emulsion paint. Messy, please wear Fire Alarm, 24 Hour Call Out, old clothes. All materials provided £35 Security & Heating Installation, Wednesday 13th June: Disappearing nine patch PAT Testing Available. A lovely way to start patch work. Some fabric available

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10 the Post www.postdatum.co.uk to purchase but feel free to bring your own 5”charm pack (40 x 5” squares). Sewing machine required £25 Wednesday 27th June: Lover’s Knot Jelly roll quilt An introduction to Jelly roll’s, make a lovely quilt for a present or for you. Please supply your own fabric. Sewing machine required. £25 Wednesday 4th July: Get to know your sewing machine Start your textile adventure by making a simple tote bag. Some fabric is available but feel free to provide your own. Sewing machine required. £25

There are 5 places for each workshop at my studio in Llandeilo. Workshops are from 10.30 am until 4 pm. Please bring a packed lunch although other refreshments are provided. To book or for further information please call 01558 824781 or email me [email protected] RAINFALL The 2nd of April with 34mm equalled the wettest day of the year so far, more than the total for all of April 2017! Measurable rain fell on 16 days this month. April Total: 128.25mm (5.1/16”).

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Please send all emails to: [email protected] The Post 11 coming to market locally I assumed this would be the end Llandovery of the matter. Not so. Oohhhh noooooo. The very next week, yes the very next week, the raffle was again drawn Rotary Club by a neutral person and you would never believe it, the Another four weeks of Rotary has passed with a Bank same name came out AGAIN. Hawaii Five-0, Interpol, Holiday Monday included which for us of course means the CIA, Miami Vice and our solitary local copper have one less meeting in the month, again. Although we are been notified to be on the alert! one meeting short again next month we have many things The excellent upcoming MotorBike Weekend requested to look forward to. Bring it on! funding to ensure a successful event. For the last two Cricket Club who do so much for the young years this event has grown in popularity and gets larger people of this community in the Summer requested funding each year. We have handed a cheque over to assist with for ‘Batting Aids’ for their Junior Sections. So many the organisation of the event. Good luck Motorbiking. youngsters benefit from this community based club and we We will be at the magnificent Llandovery Carnival again were unanimous in awarding them the necessary funding this year. At the time of going to press our role has not towards these aids. Howzat! Keep up the great work. been specified but will probably involve stewarding both We were very well represented at the Mayor’s the public and traffic control. We will also of course have Inauguration held recently at the Town Hall and the at least one stall on the Castle Field. Our bottle stall has Castle Hotel. We congratulate the outgoing Mayor, had an incredible boost this year with the Castle Hotel David Long who has worked tirelessly for the town very generously donating FORTY bottles of wine. Yes in his double stint and has served the town with great FORTY. ‘Wheeehey’ screamed a few Rotarians expecting distinction. We also wish the new Mayor Annabel a massive skin-full, until we pointed out that every one Graham Paul well during her year in office. of them was to be given as prizes! Please call to see us Our ‘Scatter Nights’ are currently being organised by on the Carnival Field. We will make you very welcome. various members but the standout visit this year seems Dan, Anthony, Ieuan and Dai with partners where to be heading for Stroud Rotary Club. Why Stroud you appropriate, will be attending the Senedd next week but ask. Well, we have a very regular guest, David Goldsmith as Rotary is non political they will not be able to voice who frequently stays in but whose home club is their opinions to the Welsh Government. I will update Stroud. David is the Community and Vocational Officer you of their visit next month. there but whenever he is in residence at Trecastle visits We always enjoy spreading wealth and goodwill to us at Llandovery. We come to look upon David as one good local causes but just occasionally we get a very of our own such is his regularity of attendance with us. different and sincerely heart warming pleasure from the Most of you will have seen David but not have realised support that we are able to offer. Some months ago we it. He comes out with us at Christmas on the sleigh and arranged for two local young children from the same wears a big white beard! family with different types of Cerebral Palsy to be fitted We received a request for funding from the Llandovery Youth and Community Centre who intend to send 20 young people to Wadebridge Summer Camp on holiday. This is the only opportunity that some of them get to have a holiday at all and this is an organised Camp for young people. We wished to support this request for funding and we have arranged for the necessary funds to be forwarded. Happy holidays, and send us a card! Last month I brought to light the very strange way that two people have dominated winning the wine in our weekly raffle but I absolutely refused to name them. Ahem. Having highlighted this issue advising all readers NOT to purchase any wine that they may suspect of

Last years Rotary Carnival crew. David Goldsmith top Jacob and Jamie are delighted with their specifically right. designed trikes. 12 the Post www.postdatum.co.uk with Specialist Trikes to improve their mobility. Jamie, Ieuan went first and, with the aid of a projector and with Spastic Diplegia Cerebral Palsy and Jacob, with screen showed what he could do to an old battered photo. evolving Cerebral Palsy due to a bleed on the brain from He had attended classes to improve his skills and now being born 11 weeks premature. Both have very weak does video and cine conversions as well. He really could muscle tone and these specialist trikes if individually bring photos back to life, not only restoring the original tailored to their needs would greatly improve their colour but remove all marks, blemishes and even cuts independence and improve muscle tone. Well, after that have built up over the years. Amazing. It was very considerable research and both Jamie and Jacob each interesting. Then, twin brother Huw gave his talk which being tailored specifically to their needs, their trikes have was the complete opposite from Ieuan. Whilst Ieuan had been delivered. What joy we get from seeing these two never moved from the home farm in Cwrt y Cadno Huw boys smiling and enjoying their new trikes. See photo. had taken to the high seas, literally. Huw joined P&O in Mum Sarah sent a lovely message of thanks saying 1973 and retired from the company 40 years later. As a “Massive thank you to everyone for all your help and qualified engineer Huw was employed on several cruise donations towards the trikes. Both Jamie and Jacob love liners whilst travelling the world. Hours were long but there them. It’s given them so much independence and finally were compensations having free time in Bali, Australia they can ride a bike at the park. Also from a physio and other exotic parts of the world. He then transferred point of view they are great for helping their muscles.” to Cargo ships which involved extremely long shifts for Well Sarah it has given us so much pleasure seeing the over 20 days at a time. During one very heavy storm Huw boys on their new trikes and seeing their smiles makes spoke in morse code to the nearest tanker only to find that everything so worthwhile. Enjoy your new trikes boys. he was speaking to Hefin Jones who lived just 3 miles You deserve them. Bloody Brilliant. from his home farm in Cwrt y Cadno! At the age of 38 On 5th June we have our Club Assembly when we are Huw returned to cruise liners and was promoted to Chief visited by Kevin Syvier the Assistant District Governor Engineer. Huw worked on the new purpose built Oriana who will ensure that as each Chairman gives his report before moving on to the Aurora and Ventura. He married in turn, we comply with the rules laid down by Rotary Carol in Barbados and didn’t even tell the crew! Ieuan also Nationally. We normally sail through with flying colours. met his wife on a cruise liner. Must be the sea air. Or the We’ll see. oysters! Both talks were very interesting and although two On 12th June we have Steve Appleby from the Red for the price of one is not exactly true as neither claimed across coming as a speaker. any expenses despite Huw having travelled over from Ieuan Jones, Photo Restorer, from Cwrt y Cadno . Huw is also organiser of the South Wales Porsche came to visit us as a speaker last week. In a first for Owners Club. Diolch yn fawr iawn i chi fechgyn. Llandovery Rotary Club he brought his brother along, We are increasingly concerned with the dietary his twin brother Huw. Huw said he would also give a requirements of one of our members. Some years ago talk. Wonderful. Two for the price of one! we appointed a Chairman of Refreshment and Cuisine. There was only one man for the job! He gleefully took on the office but it seems his needs are confusing every one of us. When we arrive at the King’s Head on a Tuesday evening the two course menu is displayed on the board for our convenience. Occasionally, a member may not like, or for religious reasons is unable to eat, what is on offer. The member simply then notifies the kitchen and they offer an alternative. Usually a very nice alternative too. Our Chairman of Refreshment and Cuisine seems to have done some sort of deal with the chefs and each week is in the kitchen like a shot requesting the alternative. Now it seems, while the rest of us enjoy what may be a perfectly tasty Gammon and chips or Chicken with mashed potato our chairman seems to have pulled rank and sits down to an individually served very large Fillet Steak Chateaubriand with Béarnaise Sauce, Roasted Green Beans, Sweet Potatoes, Curly Kale, Red Cabbage, Devilled Mushrooms, Creamed Spinach, Bruschetta, Onion Rings, Minted Peas, Salad, Dauphinoise and Chunky Chips. This is then followed by an extra large Irish coffee with After-Eight mints. Well, Cluw Harke is in for a big surprise next time he orders an alternative. I’ve arranged for him to be offered 2 alternatives. Road Kill, or a Boiled Egg! Our first ‘twins’ speakers, Ieuan and Huw with Anthony. Derek Jones. Please send all emails to: [email protected] The Post 13 Opportunity for Tails Master class with from French Artist the Trust Beatrix In April we rescued Beatrix, a Welsh Mountain-type pony of approximately 20 years old, who was abandoned in a field with three other ponies. We were made aware of the ponies’ plight during the snowy weather in March and went to have a look. All of them were in good body condition but had severely overgrown feet, lice and matted manes and tails. We tried to find an owner and believed that they had been abandoned and, although they had plenty of space and water available, the length of their feet was worrying. We enlisted the help of World Horse Welfare and the RSPCA who also made enquiries and later seized all four ponies. Because of space restrictions at the Trust we were only able to make space for one of them, Beatrix, but the rest are

Helen Forgeait, a Paris based artist, is exhibiting at the Llanwrtyd and District Heritage and Arts Centre during the first two weeks of July. After graduating from the Sorbonne in Plastic Art and Humanities her professional career provided opportunities in cinema and communication before becoming established and gaining recognition as an artist specialising in the use of plastics. However she is a protean artist and her recent exhibition ‘Contemporary Man’ explores the theme through mixed techniques including painting, sculpture, photography and conceptual works. During her exhibition at the Centre, entitled ‘Abstract Thoughts’ Helene is offering the opportunity for people to learn the arts of engraving and pastel-scraping with each course consisting of three 1.5 hour sessions. Details of times and costs can be obtained by contacting the Centre. The Centre is open 10.00am – 4.00pm Thursday to Sunday (and Bank Holidays) with free admission. Beatrix enjoying the sunshine and the grass at Lluest Tel 01591 610067, email [email protected] , www.history-arts-wales.org.uk DALE VAUGHAN Limited Ashmere, Manordeilo, Llandeilo. Natural stonework built, repaired, repointed. Structural Repairs to Barn Conversions All general building work undertaken from foundations, wall to roof work Excavation Work Tel. 01558 823067 Mobile 07974 006717

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14 the Post www.postdatum.co.uk safe with another charity. Soon after Beatrix arrived she Parking spaces galore had her feet trimmed by the farrier and the vet took some Work has just finished on new car parking facilities here blood to make sure she was free of the contagious disease at Beili Bedw farm. Previously space was limited and Strangles. Now out of isolation, she is calmly grazing any event we held, such as Open Day, required the use in the sunshine outside the office window. She is a very of a field for car parking which was not a great solution sweet mare who will make a lovely companion. If you in wet weather. Our neighbour has also lent us one of his are interested in offering a loving home to Beatrix or any ‘slightly drier’ fields at times when ours were too wet. of our rescue ponies please get in touch. However, neither option was ideal given the distance

Dillon goes off to a new home from the yard. The new parking area is located just inside the main gate, close to the stables, the yard and office so Dillon, our 30-year-young pony, has gone to a new home will be perfect for year-round parking for visitors. as a companion to a horse called Patch who has recently lost her friend. In the three months he spent with us Dillon was transformed from skinny and scurfy to sleek Work in progress for and shiny. He received lots of attention over the weeks the new car park with regular brushing, skin treatments and special food so there was plenty of time for everyone to get attached to him. Being quite cheeky he would grab any opportunity to visit the office to say hello and scrounge carrots. We are very happy to see him go off to a new home but sad to see him go. Good luck Dillon. Silas’ new home Several years ago, little Silas was found wandering on a busy road with another pony, Junior, by an elderly couple who then took them in. After a while looking after the two ponies became too much for the couple so they came here to Lluest. Junior was rehomed shortly after, but Silas became our Therapy Pony because he is such a gentle soul. Now he has hung up his therapy boots and gone to his own loving guardian home.

Dillon before he arrived at Lluest and after, just before he left Cosy Toes Foot Health Practitioner Jill Lloyd, DipCFHP, MPSPract Builth Wells Clinic – Monday Llandovery Clinic – Thursday also Home Visits Nail Trimming – Corns Removed – Callus Reduction – Ingrowing Toenails – Diabetics Treated " Mobile: 07718 150571 or

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Please send all emails to: [email protected] The Post 15 trading Llandovery company Hospital League Old Station Masters House Sennybridge, , LD3 8PS of Friends (opposite Welsh Shearing Centre) The work on the three specialised care rooms has been completed and all three have been well used 01874 636497 for both times of specialised nursing care and as Wet Weather Gear palliative care rooms. We have had numerous letters For adults & children and donations of appreciation and thanks from grateful families who have welcomed the opportunity Work Wear, Safety Boots etc to stay overnight with their terminally ill relatives. We on the League of Friends are all very grateful All Things Equestrian to the wonderful staff at Llandovery COOP for their Inc Food & Supplements support and to all of the COOP members who chose (Secondhand Sadderley Sold on Commission Basis) us as their charity. Diolch yn fawr iawn. The grant/ donation we received gave a very welcome boost Rugs Washed, proofed to our funds. & Repaired The Friends continue to be amazed at the generosity of so many of you in this community. Sadly this Shooting Accessories is too often reflected in donations in memory of a Now in Stock former patient. However we take comfort that those You name it we probably do it or can get it. donations in themselves reflect the warmth of feeling Opening times there is for the hospital and its staff. MON – FRIDAY 9am – 4pm As you will be aware there are plans to make Saturday 9am – 3pm big changes in Hywel Dda. We hope many of you Please call in for a browse will have taken an opportunity to visit the drop in 06/18(6) information meetings. We are pleased to note that Llandovery Hospital is included in all the options and we hope that this will mean an even better service offered here.

Llandeilo Country Market moves to the Vestry Llandeilo Country Market is moving to the vestry in Capel Newydd next door to the Civic Hall on June 1st. We will be open on Fridays from 8.00am to 12.30pm and hope you will support us. Our new market venue will be officially opened on June 15th at 10am by County Councillor Edward Thomas, Mayor of Llandeilo Fawr Town Council when there will be free tea, coffee and cake for all our customers. Our produce is all home cooked, crafted or grown. We very much welcome new producers particularly cooks and, of course, new customers. We are looking forward to being in our new venue and hope to see you there. Lynne Davis, Secretary

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David Bailey the International Award winning wildlife photographer from Tirabad, and author of the book Wildlife Wanderer has recently been involved with the filming of a three part documentary series with renowned ornithologist Bill Oddie. Mr Oddie who is well known for his days appearing in the Goodies and hosting Springwatch has made a guest 08/18(12) appearance in the documentary about one of the world’s most famous fossil collectors Steve Etches. David said ‘I found Bill a really likeable person with a lovely sense of humour for example one morning myself and his friend Lynn had gone out early looking for adders without finding any, his first words to me on our return was, sorry Dave I forgot to put the snakes out’! David has been filmed talking to Steve Etches about his father who was a Dorset landscape and street photographer in the 1950/60/70’s. The series with is being produced by a Pinewood based production company hope to have the series screened this coming Autumn most probably on Netflix.

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Friday we set off mid-morning to visit a distillery the proprietor of which was the first chairman of the twinning between Crymach and Plomelin. After a quick picnic we set out on our first 12km river walk with the some of the twiners of Plomelin. We returned later in the evening for a tasty buffet with more of the Plomelin committee. Saturday saw the majority of our party set off for a walk in around the historic village of Locronan, while 3 of us were treated by Frederic to a more leisurely coastal tour, before joining the others curtesy of Pascal, for a delightful evening of wine, BBQ , song and dance at Lopeo. A farm formerly owned by a Welsh couple. Our hosts for this day were the twinning committee of Plogennec who are twinned with . Way back last August 2017 while enjoying a 7km coastal Sunday morning we set off at 9.30 for a 13km walk walk with some of our Pluguffan friends Kim was asked and picnic, along the coast at Pors Poulhan with the to organise a visit of walkers. Many emails and months committee of Pluguffan. Finishing at an unusual water later a plan was in place, dates fixed and 12 walkers mill. Monday was a free day and Dan drove us to signed up and it was all aboard the YMCA Llandovery Concaruau for a picnic and games on the beach, before Community Minibus, Dan at the wheel. We arrived safely visiting the old town for a bite to eat. Tuesday saw an at the port of Plymouth for our overnight ferry to Roscoff. early start for Loctudy where the Fishquard twinning Luckily our driver, Dan, got a very good nights sleep. committee directed us on a 17km coastal walk around Unfortunately his snoring kept everyone else awake. We the town. It should be noted here that the actual twinning were greeted by Dany, Joelle, and Jacqueline waving committee were over visiting in Fishquard and our hosts Breton and Welsh flags and taken for a very interesting were family and friends who had been cajoled into duty, sightseeing visit to Morlais before visiting a delicious and what a good job they did. A lovely walk with two chocolate factory. We arrived in Pluguffan to be greeted alternate routes, a picnic and a posy of lily of the valley by the twinning committee with drinks and aperitifs. for us all. The giving of the lily of the valley posy is a May Day tradition to bring luck to family and friends. The picnic was enjoyed at a church started by a Welsh monk. The week finished wonderfully with an evening of cider, crepes and music in the sports hall with members of all 4 twinning committees present. The ladies of Pluguffan prepared the crepes and the men served the drinks and led the entertainment. We sang at every venue especially our national anthems which share the same tune. Some of us danced, everyone smiled, laughed and thoroughly enjoyed. We couldn’t have been more royally treated by everyone we met and we are very grateful to Kim , Dany, Joelle and everyone else who put the trip together. A big thank you to Dan for driving the 995miles. Plans are already afoot for them to return here next year. So walkers be ready and picnic menus be prepared. 18 the Post www.postdatum.co.uk CLWB CRICED LLANWRDA CRICKET CLUB We are now training outdoors at our ground at Castle Fields Llandovery SA20 0AR – 6pm on Fridays. Girls and boys aged 5 and over are welcome to join Llanwrda C C. Please contact Gwynn Davies at 07956 14 74 64 or [email protected] for more details or just search online for “Llanwrda Cricket.” We are also on Facebook. Membership is £15 and £10 for siblings. Training and matches throughout the summer. Come and join us. The seniors have started life in the South Wales Cricket Association Division Five in good spirits and despite their first game being called off due to weather, they have managed to win their next two quite comprehensively. Llanwrda were able to pick up their first win of the season at home against Cowbridge CC 2nd Xl on Saturday 5th May. Llanwrda won the toss and elected to field and bowled the away team out 06/18(3) for 78 with both Tom Thurtle and Sion Nicholas

picking up three wickets each. Llanwrda we’re 10/18(12) quick to win the game, getting the required 79 runs within 20 overs with captain Adrian Davies finishing 43 not out. A second win came against Llanwrda were home to Maesteg Celtic 2nd Xl. The home team won the toss and elected to field. This was a wise decision as the Llanwrda bowling attack were able to dismantle Maesteg for 75 all out, with Nigel Clarke taking three wickets and Will Thurtle taking two. Maesteg had a better bowling line up than their batting attack and Llanwrda were made to work to hit their target of 76. Adrian Davies hit 21 and Cerith Rees finished 22 N/O to win the game with 12 overs to spare. Llanwrda’s next home game will be against ‘A’ on Saturday 26/05 starting at 13:30. Bonus Ball Winners April 18 – No Winner April 25 – No Winner May 2nd – No Winner May 9th – Cerith Rees

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A recent study has shown that 3/4 of children spend less time outside than prison inmates, yet it has also been shown that outdoor learning can boost pupil development and have health benefits for both young and old. A growing body of evidence suggests that outdoor learning can boost children’s welfare and their performance at school. Talley school is creating an outdoor learning area within their grounds which will provide interesting opportunities for pupils in line with the curriculum. In promotion of this, to encourage people to spend time outside, and to raise funds for both causes - there will be a Scarecrow trail in Talley between Friday 29th June - Sunday 1st July 2018 to run concurrently with Taley & Cwmdu Open Gardens. We invite anyone who wishes to, to create a scarecrow based on Fairy Tales, Myths & Legends. To plan the trail, entry forms need to be in by 18th June 2018. Forms can be downloaded from Talley School Facebook page or Website. You do not have to live in the village to join in.

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08/18(12) The Post 20 the Post www.postdatum.co.uk Llandovery Llandovery U3A Garden Club’s We meet at the Rugby Club, Church Bank on Wednesday mornings at 10.00am for 10.30am start secretary Denise with the speaker of the day. Wednesday 13th June Nicholson’s Please note this is a day out, no meeting at the Rugby Club. Report Visit to the National Library of Wales, Aberystwyth On the afternoon of Thursday 26th April, the garden to view the Kyffin Williams exhibition and on to club visited Aberglasney, one of Wales finest gardens. Aberaeron for the afternoon by the sea. We were met by one of our fellow club members, Rose Leave Llandovery car park at 9.30am. Nash, who has a traineeship with Aberglasney. Rose gave Llanwrda pick up 9.45am. us a brief history of the garden which has its origins At the Library comfort stop and coffee in Tudor times, followed by a lovely guided tour. The – view the exhibition with an opportunity to view garden covers an area of about 10 acres which most the permanent exhibition including the notably includes two walled gardens and an Elizabethan Black Book of . Travel to Aberaeron for an afternoon by the sea. cloister garden with a parapet walk. Leave Aberaeron 4pm – arrive back in Llandovery by 6pm Free to U3A members. Non members welcome cost £5. To book a place contact Mary Hargreaves 01550 721523 or Anne Lynd-Evans. Wednesday 27th June Roger Woodley A Novel Approach to the Novel. Special interest groups meet at other times and include – Music Appreciation, Social History and Geology. Contact Anne Lynd-Evans 01550 750286.

Since his appointment in 2011, the head gardener, LLyfrgell Llanwrtyd Oriau Agor Joseph Atkin, has made many changes to increase the colour and interest at different times of the year. The Llanwrtyd Wells number of flower beds have been markedly increased, Library Opening Hours and around 40,000 bulbs are now planted each year to Dydd Llun/Monday Ar Gau/Closed great effect. We were lucky to have a sunny day and had much to see: bluebells in the woods; a profusion of Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday 10.00am to 1.00pm, 3.00pm – 6.00 pm spring flowers lining Bishop Rudd’s walk; the meadow packed with purple and white snake’s head fritillaries Dydd Mercher/Wednesday Ar Gau/Closed and a wonderful display of tulips in the walled gardens. Dydd Iau/Thursday 10.00am – 1.00pm, Many members of the club were tempted to buy plants 2.00pm – 4.15pm in the well-stocked garden shop. Dydd Gwener/Friday Ar Gau/Closed All in all, a fabulous time was had by all, with special Dydd Sadwrn/Saturday 10.00am – 12.00pm thanks to Rose for personalising our successful outing.

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Please send all emails to: [email protected] The Post 21 classes, what attending a class involves or generally to have a chat about this, please do contact Padmasambhava Padmasambhava Yoga & on 01558 823842, where they will be pleased to talk to you. They can also be contacted on [email protected] Meditation Centre or website www.padma.org.uk As June comes in, sunny summer days and evenings will help to lift our spirits and make our bodies feel more Chair-based Yoga at Maes Elfryn relaxed and free-moving, as indeed taking part in a yoga This is a weekly class held on Fridays 3.30 – 4.30pm at class will do. The second half of the summer term has Maes Elfryn. Seated yoga helps to increase flexibility started but it may still be possible to join a class. and balance, improve body and limb movement and There is a new class for Beginners at the Centre starting helps to develop strength. Time is spent during each class on Thursday June 7th (8.00 – 9.30pm). This 5-week working with breath awareness and breathing practices, course introduces the foundation practices as well as the which are useful tools in everyday life. Each class ends deep relaxation of Yoga Nidra. This class is suitable for with a deep relaxation Yoga Nidra. For more information ‘every body,’ with an emphasis on developing awareness please contact the Centre on 01558 823842 or of the body and the breath, through gentle practices. email: [email protected]. These gentle practices help to develop flexibility and strength for all ages and levels of fitness and help to bring about a deep relaxation – both physical and mental. If you haven’t practiced yoga before and would like to join this class why not contact the Centre to find out more. The Deepening Practice series of workshops is underway and is now in its fifth series. Each Deepening Practice is unique, focusing on some of the many practices and philosophies of yoga. This course is about integration and connection and brings together the threads of Yoga, Ayurveda and Meditation, as well as personal practice and exploring the path of self study. This course is for anyone wishing to start, develop or deepen their practice, sense of well-being and connection to themselves and others. If you are interested in attending future Deepening Practice series, do contact the Centre. This year Padmasambhava celebrates 30 years since inception of the Centre and would like to thank students both old and new and Llandeilo town for the welcome and support over the years. Yoga classes at Padmasambhava take into account the health, needs and abilities of everyone and aims to help both the mind and the body. The physical movements bring flexibility to the body and the breathing practices are useful tools to bring calming to the mind and increase energy. Each class ends with Yoga Nidra a deep relaxing practice which helps to reduce stress, calms the mind and relaxes the body. All of these points make classes at Padmasambhava specially beneficial and enjoyable. Indeed classes at Padmasambhava can help you deal with everyday life and the problems it can bring and generally help with your well-being. To find out more about these 09/18(12)

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22 the Post www.postdatum.co.uk LLANDOVERY CROQUET & BOWLS CLUB Llandovery Croquet and Bowls Club had a very successful Open Day on Sunday 13th May when over 20 people made the most of a warm sunny afternoon to enjoy some games of croquet on the Llandovery bowling green. New-comers to the game quickly learnt the basics after some instruction from club members. The highlight of the afternoon came 05/19(12) with the arrival of tea and a slice of delicious chocolate cake, kindly supplied by club member Terry Brunton. Club afternoons are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2.00pm, when members of the public are welcome to come along and try out this fascinating game. Free coaching is available to all beginners and all the equipment is provided by the Club. Croquet is a sport suitable for all ages and is one of the very few sports that men, women, boys and girls can play on equal terms. It is a challenging and intriguing sport requiring tactical ability, judgement and skill rather than strength and fast reflexes. For more information about the Club or to arrange a free trial at a more convenient time please contact the secretary John on 07435 786762, or email [email protected] , or alternatively Keith or Doreen on 01550 720680.

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Please send all emails to: [email protected] The Post 23 Briwsion Bethlehem Bethlehem Snippets The little hall continues to be busy. During April and May we held our first Bingo and Whist evenings, both of which were very successful, and attracted players MYDDFAI from far and wide. The April Bingo session resulted in prize money of £120, and it was great to see people of all ages enjoying NEWS a very sociable evening. Myddfai Shop and Café opening hours Caller Roger Walters did a great job, so many thanks to Tuesday to Sunday, 10.30am – 5.00pm him for contributing to the success of the event. Events in Myddfai – On June 15th there is the Summer The Whist Drive on May 15th, organised by Rachel Solstice Twmpath from 7.00pm, Wednesday 27th is our Harries, Llwynmendy, (Diolch Rachel!), was also monthly Farmers Market 9.00am – 1.00pm, Saturday extremely successful, with a total of eight tables playing. 30th is the Annual Physicians of Myddfai Conference – Ifor Llechwennu was an entertaining MC, so our thanks book early if you want tickets. go to him. Myddfai is looking at its best, a beautiful place to visit The Old School suppers have now finished for the for a walk, relax and stay awhile. Come up to Myddfai season, ending in May with a Moroccan themed feast. and take a look round our shop, we have lots of great They will resume in October, and continue throughout quality gifts and artwork and much more. Keith Brown & the winter on the second Friday of every month. Becky Wildman have a great selection of plants for your The Sunday café is now well underway, and is proving garden, good value and reasonably priced. We cannot even more popular than last summer. forget the very tasty, locally produced jams and chutneys We are open every Sunday, 12-3pm, serving light lunches, which are very popular. As always, we have a good including “Sunday Specials”, in addition to our regular selection of individual cards both in Welsh and English selection of meals, snacks, homemade cakes, and drinks. along with local honey, Welsh chocolate and interesting A new picnic bench is now in place outside the hall, books by local authors. Every purchase made supports many thanks to Community Council for one of the many local business that supply our shop and allowing us to use it. the Myddfai TyTalcen Charity. It has been much appreciated by groups of weary Come along to the new look Myddfai Café, with its new walkers calling in to the café for refreshments. menu, with choices of breakfast/ brunch, delicious home- June sees the annual plant swap and sale, on Saturday made lunches and our popular afternoon teas. If you are part 9th. This popular event features local growers and of a group why not book in an afternoon tea and combine nurseries who not only have plants for sale, but who are it with one of our talks on the Physicians of Myddfai & always willing to give advice and help. There will also Herbal Medicine which can be in English or Welsh. be a Swap Shop, so bring along a plant or two, and take Our amazing Hall is becoming a popular choice for away something different. Weddings as we have a ceremony licence too, it is also Entry is free, and refreshments will be available. great for kids parties, conferences, meetings, as well as The monthly quiz takes place on Monday 11th, with the exercise and activity classes. May winners, the Dollymixtures, setting the questions. It has underfloor heating so it is always warm and Always a fun evening so why not come along with comfortable. some friends, it costs just £1 to enter. It is fully equipped with portable staging, stage lighting Keep up to date with Bethlehem news via our Facebook and audio equipment. For a smaller gathering our page www.facebook.com/bethlehemcymru meeting room is ideal. We also have a carpeted gallery which is a good area for multi-functional use. If you are 12/18(12) looking for that special venue why not take a look at the photos on our Facebook page and pop up to Myddfai to take a look, we are open 6 days a week- closed Mondays, but open Bank Holiday Mondays. Why not join in one of our regular classes – Tuesday EVANS BROTHERS evening it’s Yoga 7.00 – 8.30pm, Wednesday mornings BUILDING & ROOFING CONTRACTORS it’s our Craft Class 10.00am – 1.00pm, Thursday BARN CONVERSIONS & NEW BUILDING morning it’s Pilates 10.00 – 11.00am, Friday morning is Nordic Walking with Carmela. For further information or Pwllagddu, Llanwrda, Carms SA19 8EL bookings please contact Les at [email protected]. Mobile Tel: (01550) 777609 Mobile: 07967 179204 07879 119223 or Hall No. 01550 720449 Llygad-y-Dyffryn, Llandovery, Carms SA20 0YL Check our website www.myddfai.org for What’s On. Tel: (01550) 721064 Mobile: 07967 179205 Please like Myddfai Community Hall on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. 24 the Post www.postdatum.co.uk Llanfair Grange Care Home, Llandovery is looking for: Care assistants and Permanent Night Staff Who must be a good team player, and compassionate. Wages negotiable depending on qualification Experience not essential as NVQ training provided. 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Please send all emails to: [email protected] The Post 25 The Twyi Valley Open Studio Event This quite simply is ‘Amazing art in Amazing places’ From 21st July To 29th July 2018 you can visit 39 local artists within the Twyi Valley, who produce original works of art; Painters, Printmakers, Sculptures, glass artists, Potters, textile and mixed media artists. This is the 7th year in succession that artists throw open their doors and welcome the public into their studios for an annual celebration of …ART. Artists’ studios are unfailingly fascinating, some are elegant showrooms, others resemble a mad scientist’s lair, and others are homey communities where you feel love and inspiration almost immediately. And of course, there’s always checking out their cool stuff. All the artists are happy to talk to you about their work and are thrilled if you purchase it…please ask questions. Artists LOVE to talk about themselves – and their work. Don’t be shy, whatever you ask remember there is no such thing as a stupid question. They will bask in the glow of your interest and their genius. This is a fun free event. This is a unique opportunity to see artist’s studio, even after serious cleaning, is so different than seeing their work in an exhibition or

07/18(3) showroom. From an artist’s perspective we feel that the Open Studio Event gives us an opportunity to demonstrate to visitors our creative processes, to show what inspires us A.R. DAVIES and how we expand those inspirations. Visitors are able to see existing and new work and discuss the pieces with BUILDER us. It is an exciting but nerve wracking time opening our studios – is like putting our inner thoughts out for AND PLASTERER examination. We can’t wait to see you. New Build • Barn Conversions Extensions • Renovations Roofing • Garages CRIBBAGE AT THE SEXTONS Driveways – Tarmacadam Cribbage, or its close relative ‘crib’, with its Blockpaving pegboards and scoring rituals, is an entertaining Stonework • Brickwork • Patios and absorbing card game for two or four players. Tiling • Carpentry • Kitchens Quite a few ex-cribbers around Llandovery have Bathrooms • Loft Conversions been wondering why it doesn’t feature in our area. Solid and Laminate Flooring Cliff Cowell at the Sextons Arms in has kindly agreed to host an all-comers, just for fun cribbage evening to gauge how much interest there is in the game locally. Given sufficient support For Hire regular evenings could be held at the Sextons or • 1.5t Minidigger, even lead to a few other pubs fielding teams to play competitively.

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26 the Post www.postdatum.co.uk Llanwrda and Llansadwrn Countrywomen Our May meeting on the 15th was held at the Ystrad Nurseries Llandovery and we were welcomed by Laura who gave a brief summary of how they acquired the nursery and have developed the business to that which Kambirwa School we see today. She then introduced Chris Hicks from Llandrindod who is a very keen Bonsai enthusiast. of Hope Chris explained that Bonsai translates to pot plant and described the type of pots suitable. Although the authentic Japanese pots can be very expensive as can the tools, for anyone wishing to try their hand at bonsai, appropriate sized garden pots together with sharp household scissors, secateurs and a sharp stick or peg will do the job. He demonstrated the initial preparation and potting of a pyracantha which can be found in any garden centre, teasing out roots with a stick, cutting the main tap root and cropping and shaping the finer roots using the secateurs and scissors. Using a shallow dish and wire, the remaining roots were wired to keep them firm in the compost and the first steps in shaping were made by trimming and wiring the stem and a branch. Wire must only be left in place for Children are using the SoH for the first time. a year to prevent damage and another branch will then Kambirwa School, in the highlands of Muranga is two be wired and shaped. The shaping and growing is a long hours outside Nairobi. The School of Hope is sponsored process over many years and with restricted roots the plant by funds raised through the November Challenge last will need care, careless watering is not recommended. year when school children in Wales contributed and Although Chris used a garden centre plant he suggested any helped to pay for this SoH. They exercised to increase plant or tree seedling found growing in paths or garden can their own fitness and at the same time raise money for be used and grown into Bonsai. A small selection of trees children living in the slums in Kenya. Since the launch, that he has been shaping over a period of many years was the school has seen amazing improvements in academic on display but reflected just a tiny proportion of the 700 performance. plus he has at home. Anyone wishing for further details can Kambirwa now has two enthusiastic supervisors (a school contact Chris via Laura at the Ystrad Nursery. teacher and a community member – 1 male & 1 female). After the talk we were able to browse the wide range The school improved its performance during last year’s of plants on sale and enjoyed a delicious cream tea. Our national exams. The best 10 performers within the School next meeting will be Monday 16th June at the Reading were active members of the SoH. The SoH was only Room Llansadwrn when Charity Saunders will give a opened in June 2017 and the national examination was talk on Aloe Vera. taken in November. In 2016 the mean score was 182.04 and in 2017 it rose to 206.21. In 2016 the school was ranked 63 out of 64 schools and in 2017 it was ranked KEITH JONES, 56 out of 64 schools in the district. Both are significant increases of 13% & 10 % Castle Garage respectively considering that the SoH has been Ena and family would like to thank family, neighbours, friends and customers for all the running for less than a year. The school attributes the kindness shown in their sad loss. improvements to the SoH. Many thanks for the cards, flowers and generous The School had 53 candidates, 50 went on to secondary donations in Memory of Keith. school while 3 are taking learning trades (1 enrolled at a Also thanks to the bearers, Reverend Ian local polytechnic; 2 have become apprentices). Aveson, Organist Jean Hughes, Keith & Kevin for This year the school has 33 candidates for KCPE distributing the leaflets. (Primary Certificate) and their minimum target is 240 Sincere thanks to the Staff at Castle Garage and marks out of a possible 500. Each individual learner Brightwells for their support. has been set a personal target. The SoH has 68 active Clive, Sue Davies and Sons for their professional members this year. service carried out with dignity and their continued In 2018 the SoH plans to have a talent show, start a friendship. debating club and a chess club. Life skills and rugby training have already started. Please send all emails to: [email protected] The Post 27 t he Post 28 For moreinfo:www.tywivalleyopenstudios.wales and fromnumerous retailoutletsacrossthecounty. will be available at the Cothi Gardeners Plant Fair village .Brochuresforthe openstudios including Lil Tutor Craigfromourneighbouring and practice their work from the Tywi valley area, live who disciplines different of artists 39 are there OPEN STUDIOSarttrail.Running over9days – 5pmdailyandispartofthe TYWI VALLEY 8LQ. The event runs from21st–29thJuly 10am SA19 Office, Post Old the at room gallery studio you will also see their sculpture garden and their studios tothepublic. As wellastheworking Martin andtoseetheirworkwhentheyopenup www.cothigardeners.com please visittheCothiGardenerswebsite from surroundingcounties.Formoreinformation people andplants nurseries numerous hosting you alltothisveryspecialeventwhichwillbe about Angela andMartin’s work. farquharsonduffysculpture.com for more details fair priortogoingtheexhibition. Visit www. Angela willhavethissculptureonshowattheplant for anexhibitionatDoddingtonHallinLincolnshire. created been has which figure full size life a piece, approach and expression to her work. One such Angela hasmorerecentlybeendevelopinganew ranging in scale including life size sculptures. sculptures as well as naturalistic animal sculptures do withthecommunity wherewelive.” club. Itisalwaysnice to beable to sharewhatwe Gardeners plant fair whichhasbeen set upbythe Cothi first the at work our case show to happy are they received awardsfortheirhighstandards. the worldrenownedChelseaFlowerShowwhere including Flower shows exhibited atvariousRHS in theUK andabroad.Inpast they have galleries and havetheir work inprivate collections widely throughouttheUKatsculptureshowsand 4pm. – 10am field & hall village 8th July Sunday on Fair Plant Summer Gardeners Cothi first work in Ffarmers are to exhibit their workat the and live who sculptors professional both Duffy, Husband and wife Angela Farquharson & Martin F SUMMER COTHI to ARTIST SCULPTOR There isalsoasecondchancetomeet Angela and The Cothi gardenerslook forward towelcoming There will be a range of figurative garden “As membersofCothiGardenersgardenclubwe Both Martinand Angela haveexhibitedtheirwork AIR Exhibit at GARDENERS PLANT

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Please send all emails to: [email protected] The Post 29 delighted all as she sang Rutter’s ‘Et misericordia’ and CANTORION ‘Esurientes’ with pathos and elegance. Looking to the future, this year is the centenary of LLANDEILO the birth of Leonard Bernstein (composer of West Side Story). To mark this centenary, Gordon Kilby has SINGERS chosen Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms to be performed in December 2018. Another increasingly popular work – the Requiem by French composer Duruflé – will also be included. This performance will support local charities. The annual choir-fund-raising concert in September will feature soloists Aled and Eleri Edwards and their (pupil) guests, plus a variety of music by Bernstein, and Salm 121: Dyrchafaf fy llygaid by Welsh composer Robat Arwyn. If you would like the opportunity to sing with the choir, phone Gordon Kilby on 01558 822696 or turn up to the regular Monday night rehearsals starting at 7.30 p.m. in St Teilo’s Church. There are no auditions. You just have to want to learn and be able to attend the rehearsals. Sopranos, altos, tenors, and basses are welcome. Some vocal and music training is provided. Llangadog WI Our President, Karen Cull, welcomed a new member to the May meeting and also welcomed the speaker Julian Gray who gave a very interesting talk about Helen Pugh his experiences in an Indian Tea Plantation. He kindly judged the competition, the prettiest teapot, Music director Gordon Kilby has conducted Cantorion and awarded the first prize to Marion Lomax. Llandeilo Singers and a specially chosen 22-piece Our oldest member, Joan Page, will be celebrating professional orchestra led by Simmy Singh in a highly her 90th birthday at the end of the month and as we successful performance of works by John Rutter and shall not be meeting until after that date, she was Morten Lauridsen. presented with a bouquet of flowers and a card. On Saturday, 28 April, St Teilo’s Church, Llandeilo Also presented with flowers was Barbara Thomas, was filled with the sound of Rutter’s joyous Magnificat who will be moving with her husband to live near and Lauridsen’s serene and captivating Lux Aeterna. her daughter in Buckingham. These are difficult works to master, and it is thanks to We were delighted to learn that Llangadog W.I. the enthusiasm, hard work, and professionalism of both came second in the County Rose Bowl competition. conductor and performers that Llandeilo’s concert-goers Thanks go to the members who worked so hard to were able to appreciate and enjoy a live rendering of achieve this. the Magnificat and Lux Aeterna to such a high standard. Eight members will be taking part in the Annual The beautiful soprano voice of local soloist Helen Pugh Treasure Hunt on 23rd of May and Gwen and Glenda are looking forward to attending the Countryfile Event in August. Gwen has also expressed an interest in the Literary Lunch at the Cawdor Hotel, Llandeilo. Our annual outing on the 26th June will be a visit to Penarth and includes a Tea-Dance. Sarah has kindly offered to host afternoon tea for members and partners on 11th July when we are hoping the weather will allow us to have tea in the garden. Thanks to Karen and Barbara for excellent refreshments. Our next meeting will be held on 5th July in the hall when Mae Stevens will talk on Scarves and their uses. The meetings start at 7.00pm and anyone wishing to join us will be very welcome. The Singers and Tywi Chamber Orchestra 30 the Post www.postdatum.co.uk There will be displays from local artists and crafts people, layouts from Llandovery Model Railway Club, entertainment including a performance from Llandovery Male Voice Choir and Antiques Valuations. We will also be joined by our guest speaker, Paul Atterbury, so bring along your railway memorabilia for a valuation.

Friends of Llandovery Station invite you to join us for the 150 year birthday celebrations of the Bydd arddangosfeydd gan artistiaid lleol a Heart of Wales Railway. chrefftwyr, cynluniau gan Clwb Rheilffordd Model Llanymddyfri, adlonniant gan gynnwys Mae Cyfeillion Gorsaf Llanymddyfri perfformiad gan Côr Meibion Llanymddyfri a yn eich gwahodd i ymuno a ni am phrisiadau hen bethau. Fe fyddwn ni hefyd yn croesawu ein siaradwr ddathliadau pen-blwydd 150 mlynedd gwadd, Paul Atterbury, felly dewch â´ch Rheilffordd Canol Cymru. cofebau rheilfyrdd ar gyfer eu prisio. 06/18(1)

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Please send all emails to: [email protected] The Post 33 these two Railway Companies, and one which always attracts a large following. The views from the viaduct Friends of Llandovery Station are breathtaking, and everyone who completed the walk returned to the Station Café at lunchtime quite properly proud of their achievements! Arriva Trains Wales – Station Art Exhibitions Adoption Conference New Start Art: May 2018 We were pleased to be invited to this Conference which New Start Art is a group of five Artists living in the was held at the Metropole Hotel, ., Llandovery area, and who have been friends for many on May 10th. It was conducted in a very positive years. They sketch, draw, and paint using various media atmosphere, and we were surprised at the number of and although their styles are very different they all take Stations in Wales which are now being adopted by inspiration from their beautiful surroundings. Their various local Committees. There is no doubt that the present Exhibition covers a broad range of subjects from work they are doing helps enormously to improve the landscapes and floral subjects to still life and abstract appearance of the Stations, and the Station Adopters on work. Members of NewStartArt are Gorica Bulcock, Sue the were particularly commended Reah, Val Fowler, Cecilia French and Ann Page. for the work that they are doing to make their Stations Katie Bullock more attractive to travellers. In this respect, Llandovery I am looking for local Artists, to join us for the 150th Station was commended for the variety of activities Birthday Celebrations of the Heart of Wales Railway! that now take place there, such as the very welcoming The work of twenty Artists will be displayed at the atmosphere of the Café, which includes the fact that the Station Gallery for the month of July. If you are a local Station Art Gallery is fast becoming a favoured venue Artist, and would like to display your work, please e.mail for local Artists to put on a monthly Exhibition, the me at: [email protected] work being done to develop the Gardens, which includes All work must be area related, framed, ready to hang, reaching out to the children of the Town, the creativity and priced. Selected Artists will be notified by e.mail, and enthusiasm of the men of the Model Railway Club, and will need to bring their work to the Station Gallery, the fact that the Station is now the favoured place of Llandovery, between the 27th and 30th of June. One the Llandovery Walkers are Welcome Group to meet piece of work will be selected per Artist. both before and after their Walks, and lastly the fact Exhibition organised by Katie Bullock: 07532 – that the facilities of the Café are made available in the 319227. evening to various Clubs and Societies in Llandovery, 150 Years of Railway History at such as the Dinefwr Poetry Society and the Crychan Llandovery Forest Association. The Friends of Llandovery Station invite you to join them The Station Garden on Sunday 1st July for the 150th Birthday Celebrations For some time we have been aware that the four raised of the Heart of Wales Railway, when they will be beds which were placed at the top end of the Garden commemorating the day when the gangers building were not producing the quality of vegetables that we the Line coming up from met at Llandovery were expecting, and it became increasingly clear that their counterparts coming down from , thus the shade created in Summer by the canopy of large completing the glorious line that we know today. trees under which the beds were placed was having a There will be displays from local Artists and harmful effect on all our crops. So this year we have Craftspeople, layouts from the Llandovery Model moved the beds to the far end of the garden, where there Railway Club, entertainment including a performance from the Llandovery Male Voice Choir, and Antiques is much more open space and therefore a much greater valuations – and lots more besides! We will be joined at the Celebrations by our Guest Speaker, Paul Atterbury, so do bring along your railway memorabilia for a valuation! Cynghordy Viaduct Walk A large crowd of expectant Walkers gathered in the Café at Llandovery Station on the morning of Sunday April 22nd, all ready to follow a Walk, superbly organised by Network Rail and Arriva Trains Wales, across the Cynghordy Viaduct. The whole undertaking went like clockwork: refreshments were available in the Café at Llandovery Station for the participants before they left, and coaches were laid on to take the participants to the Viaduct and to bring them back. This is a Walk which is rigorously organised and strictly controlled by 05/19(12)

34 the Post www.postdatum.co.uk chance for the vegetables to grow more sturdily. Mike a long and remarkable history, and has the distinction Blud has made a superb job of creating five new beds of heading the final steam-hauled and revenue-earning this year at the far end of the Garden: these have now service for British Rail in 1968. been filled with compost, and are all ready to receive a This locomotive received a major overhaul in 2017 variety of plants. to allow it to operate on main-line duty, largely across We are delighted to say that the youngsters of Ysgol the West Highland Line, but also across the UK Rail Rhys Prichard are this year once again ready and willing Network: here it is operated by the expert main-line to take part in the work of our vegetable production: they crews of the West Coast Railway, which is perhaps the have been faithful partners of ours in this enterprise over leading operator of main-line steam specials in the UK. the past few years, and we look forward to welcoming It is a treasured locomotive, one of the dwindling them to the garden. collection of locos now given permission to head Steam We also have a number of Flower Beds in the Garden, Train excursions on Network Rail Metals, and it was an including one which contains a rose, Pacific Blue, which enormous pleasure for Llandovery`s growing aficionados was given to us a few years ago by a Delegation from of steam trains to see her pass through our town! Pluguffan, our Twin Town in Brittany, as a token of the Friendship between our two Communities, and which is continuing to flourish well: these Flower Beds also need careful tending, and we trust that some of the youngsters from Rhys Prichard will be happy to look after these Beds as well! And always remember, children, that pop and crisps await you in the Station Café after a hard afternoon`s work in the Garden! The Great Britain – 45212 We had the good fortune on Thursday 26th April to see a Steam Excursion Train pass through Llandovery on the Heart of Wales Line southwards to Swansea. This was the Round Britain Special, hauled on this day by an ex- LMS Black Five 4-6-0 No. 45212. Built by Armstrong- Whitworth in Newcastle in 1935, this locomotive has

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36 the Post www.postdatum.co.uk Towy Valley Cothi Gardeners’ Camera Club As the 2017-2018 club season draws to a close, and with Summer Plant the summer just around the corner, it is a good time to advise both existing and potential new club members that the club’s activities will continue during the summer Fair months with three field trips. These will consist of an Our biggest event of the year will be held in evening visit to the wonderful Aberglasney Gardens, a Pumsaint on July 8th. 10.00am until 4.00pm. Sky At Night trip and, a visit to Cardiff to explore the After much planning, many of the region’s most city and try out some Street Photography. Details of these well-known nurseries and growers are coming three trips will be posted on our Website and Facebook together to showcase their plants, shrubs, trees, in pages. Prospective new members are most welcome to fact almost everything you’ll need for your garden. come along and join us on our Summer Field Trips, The trade stands will be on the field adjacent to and of course at our weekly meetings, which are held Coronation Hall, SA19 8UW. every Monday at the Reading Room in Cwmifor. The There is a full list of participants on our website, last evening of the 2017-18 Season will be on Monday www.cothigardeners.com but just a few of the 4th June at 7.30pm. highlights are: The club has in the past offered an excellent and varied Cotswold Garden Flowers from Evesham, Ty programme of activities, and this will of course continue Cwm Nursery from , West Wales in the 2018-19 Season, which will commence on the 3rd Willows from Gwernogle… September with the Chairman’s Evening and Awards. All the growers are happy to give tips and advice; If you are a newcomer to photography, the club has a they have years of experience providing healthy wealth of expertise amongst it’s members, who would plants suited to our rather wet and windy conditions. be happy to assist you with tips and techniques to help Altogether a large and varied range of plants to you improve your photographic skills. If you are an suit all budgets and interests, from the novice to the experienced photographer, the club has much in the experienced gardener. The more organised among programme to offer you also, from a variety of guest you will have your garden full of seasonal interest speakers, to opportunities to enter your work in both club already but treat yourselves to a day out and meet and inter-club competitions. fellow growers. Whether you have an acre to fill If you are interested in joining us at the club please or just a few pots and containers you are sure to visit our website at the following address, and register find plenty of ideas, if you still have a space or your interest using the Contact Us option. You could also two in your borders there will be summer bedding visit our Facebook page, simply search for Towy Valley Camera Club. in all colours. Perhaps gardening is not your main interest? www.towyvalleycameraclub.org.uk Two artists from the area, Angela Farquharson and Martin Duffy will be exhibiting their sculpture; you’ll see how they take much of their inspiration from the natural world. Inside Coronation Hall there will be a great variety of craft stands with local products and refreshments available. At the end of the day we’ll be making a donation to Wales Air Ambulance, we thank them for their attendance. St. Paul’s, Manordeilo Entrance to the Plant Fair is free, as is parking. Coffee Morning and Plant Sale Wonderwool Please come and join us at our Coffee Morning and Plant Sale which is being held on Saturday, Wales Curtain of 30th June in the Reading Room, Cwmifor between Poppies Appeal 10.00am and 2.00pm. Admission £2, Thank you to all who made poppies for the above appeal. Donations of plants and cakes are always Llanwrda sent in approximately 750 poppies. The Curtain welcome and proceeds of the sales will go towards of Poppies was on display at the Royal Welsh Show the upkeep of the Church. Ground on the 28th and 29th April 2018 – please google We will be very pleased to see you. wonderwoolwales for more information. Many, many thanks. Please send all emails to: [email protected] The Post 37 The Club is, of course, wider than just the First XV. It would not merit the ‘Llandovery’ in its name without all those volunteers who support – as coaches, organisers or other helpers – our Second XV, and all the Youth, Junior and Mini teams. Our thanks to all of you for your help throughout the year. The rugby may have stopped (if only for a month or two) but the planning goes on. This has been a tough year financially, and we must also thank all our individual and Llandovery business sponsors for their help. The Club would also have struggled greatly without some extra financial help Rugby Club from others who have the Club’s viability at heart. Without Croeso cynnes i chi gyd i’r erthygl misol Y Porthmyn! that help we would not stand a chance of maintaining Welcome, once again, to the regular Club news. the current level of rugby, nor being able to support the First of all, a warm welcome to our new Caravan community sides as we have been doing so far. Stewards, Carol and Stuart, who started work at the And, on the theme of keeping our finances on track, end of April and have already made a great difference we would like to take this opportunity to remind you of to the site and to the Club to get the site ready for the a couple of initiatives that have been developed by some summer season. of our members. On the rugby side, the season has, of course, just ended Both of these ideas came from a meeting with sponsors and we have to thank, and congratulate, a lot of people. earlier in the year. Our aim was to sound out views on First in line for our thanks are the First XV players, how best we can meet our three main aims, which are: coaches and managers. They have had a fine season – and - to play First XV rugby at the highest level (and, in (whatever happens in the final game) are guaranteed to particular, avoid relegation next season) finish in the top four of the division. The last few weeks - give all the community sides (the Second XV, Youth, have been tough for them (squeezing games postponed Juniors and Minis) the opportunity to play competitive from earlier in the year into just a few weeks) so it is rugby and, especially encouraging to see their steady progression - stay financially viable! up the table. Next year will be the last in the current format of the The first of these initiatives is the Bonus Ball Club. For Principality Premiership and, in April 2019, four teams just £2 a week you can help us by ‘buying’ a number will be relegated. We still do not know what the season between 1 and 59. If your number is drawn as the Bonus after that (2019-20) will look like but, no doubt, this will Ball in the Saturday National Lottery you will win £25 – filter out of a WRU committee or two during the course with a special Christmas bonus prize of £100. You can join of the summer. We will let you know! as an individual or as a group (at work, social club and so Congratulations especially go to our regular flanker on). Forms are available from the club or on our webpage. Shaun Miles, who played for Wales in the World Deaf The second idea is the ‘23 Club’ package. Full Rugby Sevens tournament in Australia in late April, and details of this can be found on the Club’s website or by was soon back in action in our wins over the Quins and contacting the Club office. again over Swansea the following week. Many of you As always, John and Jackie would love to hear from will remember our other famous registered deaf player – you if you want to arrange a party or function or just Ceri Davies – who won his cap against in 2005 enjoy a great meal at the Club. Just email the Club and was still playing for us until 2016, when a serous leg ([email protected]) or phone Gina on 01550 721110 injury forced him to stop playing. or Jackie on 07774914992. All those tired, bruised and aching bodies towards In the meantime, thank you for your continued support the end of the season meant that we had to supplement for the Club - there is always some work to do! We will our squad with players from other clubs. Amongst the soon be announcing our ‘Volunteer Days’ to help get clubs helping us out in this way were Aberavon RFC, the Club ready for next season – please join us if you Aberystwyth RFC, Narberth RFC and Pontarddulais have the time! RFC. Our thanks go to their committees and coaches We look forward to seeing you all again at Church – and, most of all. to their players – for helping us out. Bank over the summer, and when the season starts again Thanks also to our faithful band of supporters. You with our usual friendlies in August! have followed us around the country, to cheer us on in Unwaith eto, diolchwn o galon i bob un o’n noddwyr, fair weather and foul. You have suffered with a weary ein cefnogwyr a phob un sy’n barod i roi o’u hamser i (or wary!) smile and some ‘craic’ the torment of having sicrhau fod Y Porthmyn yn dal i fynd o nerth i nerth; even more money taken off you at the gate to support does dim gwell amser i gyd-weithio na’r presenol! the Youth raffle. And thanks also to those who have also Edrychwn ymlaen i’ch gweld ym Manc yr Eglwys cyn donated prizes. Despite rumours to the contrary, there hir. Gwerthfawrogwn eich cwmni a’ch cefnogaeth yn really is a prize: you just have to listen carefully when fawr iawn. Er gwaethaf pawb a phopeth, dyn ni yma o Handel announces the winner at half time! hyd! Ymlaen Y Porthmyn! 38 the Post www.postdatum.co.uk 03/19(12)

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Please send all emails to: [email protected] The Post 39 Little is known about his early years, apart from the fact that his father died at a young age and his mother then married a labourer named Elisha Edwards. At the age of 13, George was still living in Barnet, with his mother and step-father, a step-brother, a step-sister and six lodgers. In his late teens, he moved to West Wales, where he met a young housemaid, Elizabeth Brown. On 12 October Llandovery History Society displays local history in 1880, they were married, six weeks after the birth of a the town museum in the Castle Hotel. Come and see son, George Lant Junior, who was initially known as us: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday between George Brown. The following year the family was living 10.30am – 12.30pm and 2.00pm – 4.00pm. Also on in Glansevin Row, Llansadwrn. In the Census Return for Monday, Wednesday and Sunday between 2.00pm – that year George is described as a cattle drover. 4.00pm. Catch up with us on Facebook. In 1891, the family, now with the addition of five daughters - Sarah, Flora, Alice, Rose and Georgina – was in Cross Lane (nowadays known as Gelli Deg), A QUAINT OLD Llandovery. George’s occupation is recorded as a horse dealer. DROVER, GEORGE Ten years later, we find George, then described as a LANT (1857–1926) cattle dealer, his wife and six daughters - Alice, Rose, Among the many drovers and cattle dealers associated Georgina, Isabella, Edith and Margaret Evelyn - in Hay- with Llandovery, one of the most colourful was George on-Wye. Lant, whose photograph is among the treasured exhibits However, their stay was short-lived. The 1911 Census at Llandovery Museum. Return records that George, a cattle buyer, had returned He was born in 1857 in Whetstone in the borough of to Llandovery. He, his wife Elizabeth, together with two Barnet, , to a local butcher, William Lant, and daughters – Edith May, aged 13 and Dolly, aged 9 – were his wife Sarah. living at 9 Cross Lane. Of ten children who had been born alive, three had died. Margaret Evelyn, aged 4, was buried in Llandingad on 30 January 1905, only days after being baptised. George himself died in Llandovery in 1926, aged 68. A weekly gossip column in The Carmarthen Journal in 1908, describes George Lant as ‘a quaint old character in Llandovery.’ It goes on to say: ‘To know George at his best you must meet him at a public-house and to hear what he has to say about those that have lived at Llandovery for the last forty years. He knows a great deal more about them and their families than they do themselves. Still he is tolerated because he is an original.’ George’s name was familiar to newspaper readers over a period of thirty years. He first appeared in the South Wales Daily News in May, 1890. At the police court in he had been fined for smoking in a third class non-smoking compartment and for using obscene and

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40 the Post www.postdatum.co.uk abusive language to railway officials during a journey from Swansea to Llanelli. He told the court that he was going to John Brown’s The Great fair at Carmarthen. He was no scholar, he said, implying that he was unable to read ‘No Smoking’ notices and added that no one in the compartment had objected to his Model Railway smoking. The guard, however, had threatened to knock the cigar out of his mouth. Challenge In 1901, he was fined at Llandovery after pleading This Summer, for the first time on British guilty to being drunk. At the same court his daughter Television, some of the UK’s most talented Railway Alice accused a well-known Myddfai farmer of taking Modellers will be taking part in a new TV Series for liberties with her. Her case was dismissed. Chanel 5 – The Great Model Railway Challenge. Within a year, George was in trouble once more with Each week, three teams of Modellers will compete the railway authorities, when he was fined for travelling to build the most jaw-dropping layout possible in just two and a half days. Their builds will be judged without a ticket. In later years, he had to pay the penalty by a Panel of Industry Experts, and are being fully for not paying rates, for failing to send a child to school, sponsored by such well-known model railway brands for Sunday drinking and for drinking during prohibited as Hornby, Peco, Gaugemaster, Metcalfe, and Deluxe hours. Material – so expect some spectacular results! In 1919, a local policeman found him at 4.20 p.m. in The filming dates are as follows: May 18th, the front room of the Plough Inn, Llandovery, with a 23rd, 26th, and June 1st and June 9th. The filming pint measure in his hand, quarter full of beer. George, location is the spectacular Fawley Hill Estate, expecting the magistrates to believe that he was slow near Henley-on-Thames, the home of the late Sir drinker, insisted that he’d been served the beer two hours William McAlpine and his legendary collection of previously, during opening hours. Railway Memorabilia. In 1908, the Lant family had experienced both joy and Chris Robertson, of the Llandovery Model anguish. On 28 March, Flora, who lived in Hackney, Railway Club, says: Against my better judgement London, was married to a printer, Henry Davis. A I have got involved with another TV Show, and this fortnight earlier her fifteen-year-old sister, Georgina, a time it is competitive layout building! Anyway, they maid at the Telegraph Inn, , had appeared have thrown open the doors to film the heats – and before Llandeilo Police Court charged with attempting I will be there on 23rd May! to commit suicide. We members of the Llandovery Model Railway The poor girl, who had been homesick, admitted that Club will be certainly rooting for Chris in the weeks she had taken poison and promised that she would not ahead! do it again. The chairman told her that she had tried to commit ‘one of the most serious offences known to English law, that of self murder.’ He acknowledged that Thank You she was very young and under the circumstances would Peter, Jackie, Sheila, Stuart and Rebecca would like to be handed over to her mother. thank everyone for the kindness and support in the loss Five months later, her father was back in court for using of our beloved Ann. obscene language whilst quarrelling with his wife and a For the many cards and for the wonderful attendance neighbour. Even the local policeman was embarrassed at Anns funeral. by the swear words; he wrote them on a piece of paper, Sincere thanks to all who cared for her. which he then handed to the bench. According to a A massive thank you to Clive, Sue and Sons. newspaper report, they were then explained to Lant, on £388.00 has been donated to Arthritis.co.uk. account of his apparent illiteracy. Thank you again. M. Morris Professional Carpenter Robin COLE Val & Nigel would like to thank family, friends. & Roofing Contractor neighbours & colleagues of Robin for all their 1st and 2nd Fix • Cut Roofs kindness and support following his sudden Slating • Loft Conversions death March 21st 2018. Our thanks to All Saints All types of roofing undertaken; slating and lead fabrication, Church for the beautiful flowers and to cut roofs a speciality. All aspects of carpentry. Canon Sian Jones for conducting the service and 07/18(12) 35 years in the trade. No job too small. afterwards to Helen and her team for the lovely Email: [email protected] tea. Special thanks to IC & SM Davies Funeral Directors, Llandovery for the outstanding service Tel: 01550 779069 (evenings) provided during this difficult time. Mobile: 07891 856032

Please send all emails to: [email protected] The Post 41 year. As many of you will know, the County Council took The New Mayor the decision to discontinue the maintenance of the parks and our only option as a Town Council was to take them of Llandovery’s over ourselves in order to preserve the facilities. We have no ongoing additional funding however for Inauguration this and we do not want to have to increase the precept. Speech So, following the lead of the Llandovery Community Sports Association, we will be setting up a Community Group to run the parks who – unlike the Town Council – will be able to access grant and other sources of funding. Although we were placed in this position out of necessity, it in fact represents a fantastic opportunity to make the parks far better than Carmarthenshire County Council ever would. And I really hope that we can seize this opportunity and enjoy it. We have already had keen local interest from residents volunteering to get stuck in with mowing, litter picking and other maintenance activities and are extremely grateful for the time and effort that has been given. There Councillor Annabel Graham Paul was inaugurated as will be a public meeting on 11 June at 7pm in the Rhys Mayor of Llandovery on 17 May. This is the speech she Pritchard Memorial Hall to set up the Community Group gave setting out the objectives of the Town Council over and I would encourage everyone here who has an interest the coming year: in the future of our parks to attend. “Chair of Carmarthenshire County Council, Present We are also in the process of signing over a lease of the Mayors, Mayors elect, past Mayors, distinguished guests, heritage centre to the recently restructured Llandovery ladies and gentlemen, town councillors. Heritage Charitable Incorporated Organisation and will I would like to thank first my predecessor, Cllr David do all we can to support them in making the long wished- Long, for his advice and his example. His two years as for museum in Llandovery a reality. Mayor have resulted in much progress and I am fortunate Where we do not have direct control, we will continue to be taking over with the benefit of strong foundations to lobby the County Council for the much-needed which have been laid during his leadership. Secondly, my investment in our facilities. We are very pleased that Deputy Mayor, Cllr Louise Wride, for all her assistance the repainting of the Craft Centre has been completed, and humour so far, and I very much look forward to our but urgent work is needed elsewhere, including on our working together over the coming months. I would also swimming pool, and the car park, not to mention the like to thank our Town Clerk, Stephen Carter, for his ever- Town Hall and the area under the arches. efficient assistance with preparations for this event. And I would like to see a greater flexibility in the way last but not least, my husband and consort, Matthew, or the Carmarthenshire County Council responds to local needs. “lady mayoress who has to wear a dress”, as our children One good example is the car park which is frequently have said, for his constant support and encouragement. woefully underused and where we have repeatedly We all know that as a town we face significant economic been met with an impasse regarding outdated parking challenges and we are not alone in that. And wounds from charges. Thousands of tourists drive through Llandovery the not so distant past such as the closure of Pantycelyn every summer on their way to other places, such as are still keenly felt. However, I strongly believe there is Pembrokeshire. Why can they not be encouraged to stop every reason for optimism for the future of Llandovery. by, say, an invitation to two hours free parking? We would As a town we have huge strengths: strength of character, resilience, outstanding sporting facilities, extremely low crime, beautiful surroundings and impressive history, culture and architecture. And above all, a hugely enthusiastic community spirit and fellowship. My aim is for the Town Council to help people to do things for themselves and for the town. We should be creating opportunities to harness that community spirit and invigorate every resident of Llandovery with the responsibility and commitment to regenerate the town and achieve progress. Llandovery is not, but must never become, a complacent or apathetic place. I would like us to take responsibility for as many of our assets as possible. The Town Council’s most significant work at present is to implement the community management of our four parks – Maesglas, Green Lodge, the Castle, and the skate park – following the transfer of them to us from the County Council in March of this 42 the Post www.postdatum.co.uk love the County Council be more creative with this. The impending move of Ysgol Rhys Pritchard to the Pantycelyn site provides an exciting opportunity to create COMPUTER a school with outstanding facilities and I hope to work constructively with the County Council to ensure that the new primary school provides the very best for pupils. ‘SURGERY’ AT We are delighted to welcome the new headteacher, Mr Edward Davies, who is here tonight. In the meantime, the LLANGADOG P.O. Town Council has been working to keep Pantycelyn in Most Llandovery residents now know that the active community use and we are in the process of taking town’s Post Office has recently closed. Robin and over a lease of the building from the County Council. Anne served Llandovery for nearly two decades We have a number of projects which we are working on and deserve the community’s thanks for keeping to improve the character and appearance of Llandovery the business open as long as they could. and make it as attractive place it can be to live, work The nearest alternative, the award-winning and visit. These include introducing new floodlighting community Post Office in Llangadog, offers a wide to the Castle, a ‘Blue plaque project’ spearheaded by our range of postal and other Post Office services. It County Councillor, Handel Davies, to recognise important has also launched a new venture, a weekly drop-in historic buildings, and the development of a mobile phone computer surgery, with no appointment necessary. ‘walking app’ to guide tourists around the town. We Run by IT specialist Mike Timewell, it aims to support all businesses and property owners who wish to tackle software and hardware problems for any renovate or otherwise improve our streetscape and I am make or style of computer. The surgery is open particularly pleased to see the bringing back into use of on Fridays from 10.00am to 4.00pm: otherwise the former HSBC building as a new post office. Mike is available for diagnosis or advice on 01550 A number of streetscape projects that we would wish to 740137 or by email at [email protected]. bring forward are hampered by the restrictions imposed In addition, the Llangadog P.O. shop has recently by the South Wales Truck Road Agency on development been enlarged to offer a wider range of stationery around the A40 and A483. I wish to continue the best and related items, alongside its existing offering dialogue we can have with SWTRA to make our primary of chilled drinks, confectionery, newspapers, roads attractive, safe and good for local businesses and magazines and toys. residents. This is particularly important with regard SWTRA’s proposed changes to traffic management. Some of you may also be aware that there is the potential for major disruption to Llandovery on the horizon to enable essential repair and maintenance work to take place on Pumsaint WI the culvert opposite the Nisa, and we will do our very On Tuesday 1st May 18 members of Pumsaint WI best to work closely with SWTRA to mitigate the impact. enjoyed an evening celebrating the 90th birthday We know from the recent ‘sinkhole’ horror that things of one of our members, Nanci Jones. We also can get done quickly when the pressure is on. And that congratulated Betty Nicholls for being awarded a pressure will be on. highly commended for he knitted woodland animal It is a vital part of the Town Council’s role to lobby, and another HC for her photographs in the recent and work with, external organisations to achieve the fun competition. Names were taken for various best for the town, for example with the mobile banking county events. We were updated on the tree survey facilities and ensuring the provision of a temporary before we sang happy birthday and enjoyed birthday mobile post office facility while we await our new post cake. Our meetings are held on the first Tuesday of office. We are also playing an active part in consultations each month at the Coronation Hall, Pumsaint. New on the proposed restructuring of health services in members welcome. Carmarthenshire and pay a keen interest in achieving a first-rate outcome for Llandovery Hospital. 06/18(1) Meanwhile, the thriving annual series of events goes on. There is always so much happening – and so much going on behind the scenes, much of which goes unacknowledged – that it is impossible to mention everything. But some dates for your diaries are the Carnival next Sunday the 27th, Armed Forces Day on Saturday 30th June, the 150th anniversary celebration of the railway on Sunday 1st July, Llandovery Motorbike weekend on 7-8 July, the Festival of the Celts at the end of July, the Sheep Festival in September, Fireworks in October and the turning on of the Christmas Lights at the end of November. I am really excited about the year ahead. It leaves me simply to say, thank you for coming tonight, thank you for your support and I look forward to working with you all.” Please send all emails to: [email protected] The Post 43 BANNERS Large Format Printing T–Shirts Invoice Pads Vinyl Signs The Post Advertising wallpaper Business Cards Stickers postdatum Tel: 01550 721225 [email protected]

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Raising money for a website is not very ‘come hither!’ when there are so many more emotive appeals but a website is vital to store all the books and make them available to everyone; everywhere! Also there are many intergenerational & e-learning activities happening in so many countries – It would be wonderful to bring them all together; show what is being achieved. So that people could be inspired to establish similar projects in their countries. I have not asked for help for LwG since I restarted it after my heart operation in 2013 – I have covered costs out of my pension but super duper websites cost money! What we do now can help future generations. The problems (& opportunities!) will change but one thing Valerie Wood-Gaiger MBE started Learn with Grandma - is sure as long as our beautiful world exists there will be now a network with 43 groups on Facebook all round the children and grandparents and a need for them to learn world . All share ideas of how to use the internet to help from and teach each other. All over the world there are break down the digital age gap; reunite the generations. elders & children & STORIES!! & we now have the Some great projects are happening in many countries . technology to record & preserve these local stories! Val’s new project – To create e-books of local legends Working together; learning from each other - having –is starting with our Legend – The Lady of the Lake. fun and leaving a lasting legacy of their local history; The e-book is being created by children at Bro Dinefwr culture; traditions that can be shared with people all over School - Llandeilo and will be launched at the National the word – at a click! Library of Wales on 7th June. Val went to see NLW education officer; told him about the educational value of this project. He said ‘Great LLANDOVERY – how can we help?’ Val told him about the teachers LUNCHEON CLUB conference she initiated in Uganda in2014 (now an We meet every Tues and Thurs from 11.45am annual conference). He said – ‘We can do that here!’ approx 1pm at the Community Hall Dolau Bran. Teachers will be shown how to create an e-book of their We have a two course meal and a cup of tea, the local legend; how to engage with the local community cost is £6 and we are also able to socialise and & achieve the most educational value from the project make friends. and local children will be able to explain what they have This is organised by the RUS, but is supported gained from the project. by volunteers. We are a friendly group if anyone Wales Tourist Board have also helped. One of the is interested (no age limit) for further information students suggested that the drama of the story could contact Mary 01550 720056 or Margaret 01550 be shot in front of a green screen then superimposed 720919 on to film of our mountain. As Val says in this film There is also a Friendship Club which meet last clip https://www.facebook.com/moira.allan.714/ Wednesday of the month at Vicar Prichard Hall, we videos/10156127405370915/?t=38 the weather here can arrange a speaker or afternoon trip. This is a club make filming difficult; so she asked WTB do you have to socialise and make new friends (no age limit). any film the children can use? Hours of film arrived Ivor and Mary Jackson wish to thank everyone by return! Hopefully the e-book will encourage more who sent them cards and best wishes on their tourists to the area. Diamond wedding anniversary on March 29th 2018, Via the Learn with Grandma international network Val we celebrated the occasion on a Carabian cruise. is already finding schools in other countries who like this 46 the Post www.postdatum.co.uk Sensory Garden THE FRIENDSHIP for Mid Wales CLUB – a recipe for The April meeting was held at Vicar Prichard Hall (aka the assembly rooms) on the 25th April, in the absence of delight Mrs Gina Jones the chair was taken by Mrs Mary Jackson. This month’s guest speaker was Bethan Davies of Age ymru. Bethan, who is based in Llanelli, pointed out that Age Cymru is a county organisation which covered the whole of Carmarthenshire and had to get it’s own funding. She gave a very interesting talk about the organisation and emphasised that anyone over the age of 50 can access the service and that their telephone lines are open until 4pm on weekdays. She had on display a large number of booklets on matters with which the organisation could help and mentioned the different range of benefits and allowances which were available. Mrs Pat Smith proposed the vote of thanks to Bethan. A wonderful new garden open to all has been created The club meets on the last Wednesday of each month, in Ashfield CE in Howey. It is accessible to people of at 2pm and also arranges trips to various places which are limited mobility and designed as a sensory experience; of interest to it’s members. The club is open to all ages, a garden of sights, scents, sounds and plants to touch both male and female, so if you are interested in joining and taste. why not come along to the next meeting, you will be more than welcome, or why not ring the secretary Mary What are the ingredients that made this lovely Jackson on 01550 720056 for more information. garden? 1300 hours of volunteer time, £12,000 from Tesco Bags CROESO CYNNES I BAWB of Help, £600 from Comic Relief, 30 tons of stone, 40 Roland Griffiths – Vice Chairman tons of soil, 2 tons of turf, 360 plants, trees and bulbs, 160 metres of timber, 270 metres² of grid for wheelchair access, 60 metres of hose pipe, 25 metres of electric cable, 2 diggers, 2 forklifts, a trailer, 3 pergolas, 35 people: volunteers, designers, artisans, horticulturalists, and 400 mugs of tea. Most important of all was the good will and hard work of the people who braved all weathers to build and plant the sensory garden. Huge thanks go to the people who created the sensory garden and to the volunteers who now mow, strim, weed and pick the edible plants. Why don’t you join them, or just come to sit and enjoy the sensory experience? Ashfield Community Enterprise is open Monday to 05/18(12) Friday 9am to 4pm. The main building has dining and comfy seating spaces, disabled toilet, kitchen, tea and coffee, lunch club on Wednesdays. The Community Garden includes vegetable beds and polytunnels, cut flowers and perennials, fruit trees and shrubs, allotments TRAP WI and quiet spaces for contemplation. At this month’s meeting a lovely lady called Teresa Morgan came along to demonstrate Encaustic Art which was new to most of us. Several members had a go and CÔr Meibion Llanymddyfri very quickly produced some impressive results which May Winners were then entered into our competition. The winners 1. Claire Osborne being 1st Pam Adams, 2nd Cath Rogerson and 3rd a 2. Alex Robins visiting friend of one of our members. The raffle was 3. Maria Norejko won by Pat Thomas and Jean Kelly. 4. Jaxon Lewis The May meeting takes the form of a day’s outing to 5. Therese Norejko Porthcawl as we celebrate our ninetieth year and this traces 6. Cian Goodall the footsteps of our founder members of ninety years ago. 7. Peter Jennings The June meeting will be on Tuesday, 12th at 6.45pm at Trap School. Please send all emails to: [email protected] The Post 47 Angela Farquharson and Martin Duffy will have an Cothi Gardeners exhibition stand showcasing their sculpture, much of which is inspired by nature. If you’re not quite in to gardening, Kex, Lace, Poison, Not quite an come along to see the work of these local artists. A – Z of Umbellifers for the Garden In Coronation Hall there will be further stands and displays An intriguing title don’t you think? Our speaker for by craftspeople from the Cothi Valley. Refreshments will June is Kari-Astri Davies from Killay, near Swansea. be available, we’ll be making a donation to Wales Air By this time of year the cow parsley which grows along Ambulance and did we mention….Entrance is free! our roadsides is almost over but you can make a similar, frothy effect in your garden by choosing others from the umbellifer family, angelica or fennel for example. The The Physicians butterflies and bees love these plants too. Come along to Coronation Hall, Pumsaint, on June of Myddfai 20th for more ideas from Kari. Her illustrated talk begins at 7.30pm. As always, visitors and guests most welcome, Meddygon £3 (includes refreshments) July will see our most ambitious event of the year, our Myddfai Summer Plant Fair on 8th July, 10.00am until 4.00pm This year’s annual meeting will be held on Saturday There will be a great range of stands on the field next to 30th June in Myddfai’s Community Hall and Coronation Hall. You can choose a shrub from Rhoslwyn Visitors Centre. This will be the fourth conference Plants, perennials from Penlan Nursery or if you still have after the launching of the Physicians of Myddfai an empty space in your garden try summer bedding from Society in 2014. The beautiful new stained glass Big Sky Plants. We hardly have time to list everything window, depicting the Legend of the Lady of the so please look at our website www.cothigardeners.com Lake – Morwyn Llyn Y Fan Fach is the inspiration to see information from all the participants. Follow us on for the conference. Under the chairmanship of Dr FaceBook for up to date info too. Brinley Jones, Porthyrhyd, the meeting will learn how the window was created and the significance of the symbolism. The conference will be in English and the presentations are aimed at the average lay Cylch meithrin person and will help the audience to learn about the Llangadog link between the Legend and the early Physicians. It This year Cylch Meithrin Llangadog are celebrating will also will focus on similar lakes in south Wales 40 years as a registered welsh medium nursery in and about the importance of water and healing/holy Llangadog. What began as a playgroup founded wells in the treatment of illness over the centuries. by a local parent 40+ years ago, blossomed into The meeting will start with a presentation by something quite magnificent, educating 2-4 year Lesley Griffith and Bernice Benton, outlining the olds in our local community! Mudiad Meithrin process of designing and assembling the stained glass itself has only been established for 45 years, so for window. The work was carried out by members of a our little heart of Llangadog to be one of mudiad’s weekly stained glass workshop in Myddfai led and long standing settings is quite an achievement, supervised by Lesley and Bernice. The project was one we are exceptionally proud of however we completed in the early part of 2017 and was unveiled would never have got to this fabulous anniversary by Prince Charles in the following July. During this without the continuous help and support of the session Mary MacGregor will be reading her poem, local community, passed leaders and assistants, so Morwyn Llyn Y Fan, the Lady of the Lake. The from us to you a BIG THANK YOU to each and second presenter before lunch will be V A Grant who every one of you parents/guardians for allowing us will be describing his research into similar lakes in to nurture and educate your children. To celebrate south Wales and each one accompanied by its legend. our anniversary, on the 1st July we are holding After a leisurely lunch, Phil Cope will be speaking a summer fayre in Llangadog hall, a first for us! about the Physicians’ Well on Mynydd Myddfai in A horticultural summer fayre. Schedules will be the context of healing/holy wells in Wales. The last available in local shops by the 1st June, so plenty speaker is David Austin and his paper will be ‘Healing of time to rustle up some home made gin, find the water and sacred landscape at Strata Florida’. wonkiest carrot and decorate those paper plates! If These meetings are popular for several reasons: you would like a copy of the schedule, or to chat the wonderful setting, interesting topics, excellent about the outstanding service we provide, please do presenters, good food and a delightful social not hesitate to call Liz 07585 704 791 occasion and as a result admission is only by ticket. Many thanks for your continued support along Early booking is recommended. Further information the years can be obtained from Bethan Jones 01550 720450, the Community Hall and Visitors Centre 01550 Cylch Meithrin Llangadog Team 720449 or Margaret Shapland 01550 740330.

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Mandala Yoga Ashram

An asset to any town, a central venue for meetings, entertainments and events is a must. Unfortunately, following a downturn in bookings, Llandeilo Civic Hall has been forced to raise the hiring fees, which in turn has led to still fewer bookings. The Hall boasts a stage, lighting, a projector and screen, As the year unfolds the ashram gardens are becoming tables and chairs, ladies, gents and disabled-access more and more abundant and lush as herbs, vegetables lavatories, a fully equipped kitchen and small bar and flowers all move towards their optimum growth. The and a room upstairs for smaller meetings. The Hall gardens continue to be a place for visitors and course is covered by Public Liability insurance and has two participants to relax, contemplate and enjoy being rather caretakers who maintain the cleanliness of all areas. than doing. We all need to take time to re -balance and The charge for hiring the Hall is £20 per hour or replenish ourselves. £15 per hour if for a community event or a weekly The ashram is based between Llandeillo and booking. Fees for kitchen/projector/Gallery hire are Llandovery and offers a range of courses and retreats available by arrangement. on all aspects of yoga. These include; The Alchemy of Please do consider hiring the Hall when arranging Mantra- a long weekend in June, The song of the Heart your local meeting and events. The telephone - 4 days of heart opening chanting and singing and a 10 number is 01558 822001. Alternatively go to day retreat Facing Death, Embracing Life in August, ‘Civic Hall Llandeilo’ on Facebook, this replaces a an opportunity to contemplate and explore our attitudes couple of previous Facebook pages which are not about death and how by accepting our inevitable physical administered by the Hall. death it can bring us to appreciate the present moment From Friday 1 June, there will be a new weekly and embrace life more fully. Market for Llandeilo in the Hall as, from this date, sadly, owing its financial position, the Country Open Day, Sunday 3rd June If you would like to come Market will cease to trade at the Civic Hall. Tables and visit for the day we are having an Open Day where at the new Market will cost £10 each and there will you join us for lunch, take part in a hatha yoga class and be no restrictions as to what is sold (subject to final deep relaxation (yoga nidra). 10.30am – 4.30pm. Free decision by the organisers). Please email Cate or but donations gratefully accepted. Ann-Marie to reserve your weekly table (to reiterate, Tuesday Weekly Class 9.30am – 11.00am with Reva. this does not have to be only crafts or produce). A gentle class building flexibility, strength and balance. [email protected] Including working with the breath awareness and deep [email protected] relaxation. Facebook: Civic Hall Llandeilo Have a look at our website www.manadalayoga.net for Facebook message: Cate Morgan or Ann-Marie more details or email us [email protected]. Malyon co.uk or telephone 01558685358. Please send all emails to: [email protected] The Post 49 • Dog Guard. Heavy duty galvanised with sliding door to access rear. Readers’ Suit Land-rover Defender or Series vehicles. £30 Tel 0795 2265087 • International 1046 Tractor 4WD. Lovely engine, excellent starter Sales & Wants and runner. Cab and mudguards need attention. £2000. Tel 0795 2265087. are free of charge • Victoria 2 Seater Leather Sofa, Antique Green, £369, very good (subject to space availability) condition. Tel: 01558 685815. no trade ads • Victoria 2 Seater Leather Sofa, Antique Red, £369, very good condition. Tel: 01558 685815. • Chesterfield 2 Seater Leather Sofa, Antique Gold, £525, very FOR SALE good condition. Tel: 01558 685815. • Set of 4 Volvo alloy wheels with tyres, £100 ono. Tel: 01267 • Bokhara Rug, Rose Pink 9’ x 12’ Aprox, £699, very good 202230. condition. Tel: 01558 685815. • Prima fan oven, stainless steel, built in with Electrolux 4 ring easy • Upholstered American Rocking Chair, £295, very good condition. clean ceramic top, £95 ono. Tel: 01267 202230. Tel: 01558 685815. • Extending arm caravan towing mirrors, £28. Tel 01550 760316. • Giant SCR 3.0 road bike, small frame, 24 gears (3x8) good • Jerry cans (at Halfords) cost £30, selling for £12 each, overall condition but needs new chain. Service manual, shimano Tel; 01550 760316. SPD pedals, size 9 Specialized shoes, £50. Tel: 01550 760122. • Chainsaw 20” bar, £50. Tel: 01550 760316. • Record UL223 Pipe Bender and 92C Vice attachment for cutting • Snow chains, Ice Block, 165–13 and Tonic 165–15–13, all boxed and threading. Includes 20mm and 25mm formers. Good clean with instructions, £20 each pair. Tel: 01550 760316. condition. £95 Tel: 01558 824468. • Citroen Berlingo Exhaust. As new. Complete with catalytic • L. Marcus Furniture of London – Solid oak wood sideboard – top converter. Fair offers considered. Tel: 01550 721197. cupboard, 2 drawers and 2 bottom cupboards with shelves - £200 • ‘Art and Artist’s’ Book’s and Dvd’s. Swap’s considered. Tel: ono. Tel 01269 850518. 01550 721197. • BOYS MOUNTAIN bike, 12” frame, 20” wheels, 18 gears, suit 9-12 • EXERCISE BIKE (York) and boxed set of 6 DUMBBELLS, 1kg – years, hardly used, very good condition, £45. Tel: 07890 511569. 2.5kg, £30.00. Tel: 01558 685422. • Electric Lawnmower. Flymo Turbo Compact 380 for sale, £20. • Pair of Ornamental Wrought Iron Gates. 57” W x 41” H (145mm Tel 01558 650212. x 105mm) Flaky rust finish, Offers. Tel: 01558 328239 Salem • Hyundai Tucson 2.0 CRTD limited edition, 4WD, 5 door with K (Llandeilo) for details. Buyer collects. reg., Blackened rear windows, electric windows and sunroof, leather • 2 x White Belfast sinks, used as garden containers, £50 the pair interior and more! 112000 miles on the clock, MOT till April next year, (will split) Both 24” x 16” (40mm x 60mm). Tel: 01558 328239 new battery, serviced January, £2000 o.n.o. Tel: 07718 277312. Salem (Llandeilo) for details. Buyer collects. • “Between the Wars” Mahogany dressing table, 2 short, 2 long • 2 concrete planters, one tub shaped, the other box shaped, £10 drawers, £40 Tel: 01558 685350. the pair. Tel: 01558 328239 Salem (Llandeilo) for details. Buyer • Tower brand mini cooker, 2 plates plus oven, good condition, collects. only 6 months old, buyer collects, £40 o.n.o. Tel: 01550 777811 • Box of assorted second hand combs and cutters for shearing or 07857 052478. equipment, £40. Tel: 07922 174986 (Llandeilo area). • Computer, intel core 13 acer (windows 8) and printer, £150. Tel: • Saucepan stand. Chrome finish, 5 sections, as new, £8. Tel: 01550 721460. 07761 107055. • DFS leather corner sofa, good condition, could deliver, £295. • Roller Blinds. LAURA ASHLEY. to suite window H 43ins x W Tel: 01550 721005 or 07855 176981. 35ins. Beige base with Raspberry flowers. £30ono. Tel: 07761 • Pine single bed, slatted base no mattress, £30. Tel: 01550 107055. 779292. • Roller Blinds LAURA ASHLEY to suite window or glass door, H • Polytunnel, boxed, 10ft x 6 x 6 approx, £35. Tel: 01550 779292. 43ins x W 28ins.Beige base with Raspberry flowers. £35ono. Tel: • Plastic single skin oil tank, 2600ltr, free to collector. Tel: 01550 07761 107055. 779292. • 4 China Pot Plant Holders, £7 each. Tel: 07761 107055. • Viennese Crystal 4 ties drop chandelier, with 3 complimentary • 3 x 3ft long Fluorescent lights with individual switches, £3 each. wall lights, £50. Tel: 01550 777343. Tel: 07761 107055. • Very good quality fitted wardrobes, “Shreiber” 6 door, 2 of them • Steel log holder for sawing logs (Antique), £30. Tel: 07761 mirrored, £50 o.n.o. Tel: 01550 777343. 107055. • Ladies Apollo mountain bike, 14” frame, in good condition, £45. • Cast Iron Pig trough, 3ft long x 1ft wide curved bottom with 3 (Llandovery) Tel: 07779 078091. bays £30. Tel: 07761 107055. • BT freestyle or wall mounting cordless phone, £5. Tel: 01550 • Garden/Lawn water sprinkler. High level pulsating, 360 degree 721460. with adjustable tripod. (Still in box, never used) £20. Tel: 07761 • BT telecom phone, £5. Tel: 01550 721460. 107055. • 80 odd Marley tiles (grey ludlow) at least 70 clean, £30. Tel: • 4 medium duty sliding door hangers, £10. Tel: 07761 107055. 01558 685350. • Internal doors in white (good condition) £4 each. Tel: 07761 • Piano with brass candlesticks plus stool, free to anyone who will 107055. collect. Tel: 01558 685361. • Plant trailer with integral loading ramps. Very good condition • Indesit fridge freezer, model CA55XX(UK), good condition, £60 £700 ono. Tel: Porthyrhyd nr Llandovery 01558 650768. ono. Tel: 07583 996827. • 3 Tonne farm tipping trailer, £550 ono. Tel: Porthyrhyd nr • Dehumidifier, model EBAC DE64WH-GB, good condition, £30 Llandovery 01558 650768. ono. Tel: 07583 996827. • 5 Reclaimed railway sleepers surplus to requirements £10 each. • Landrover Discovery TD5 auto, 112000m, full year MOT, first to Tel: Porthyrhyd nr Llandovery 01558 650768. see will buy, £2500 ono. Tel: 01550 720620. • 1 brand new plastic resin Dark green Fascia Board. Surplus to • 2005 Avondale 380/2 caravan. Many extras. Used only 12 times requirements. Still in packaging. 3.94 m long x 225mm wide. With from new. Excellent condition. Waterproof cover. Sale due to ill pins to match. £40. Tel: Porthyrhyd nr Llandovery 01558 650768. health. £3,700. Phone 01874 636456. • Assortment of nearly new & used horse rugs & assortment of • Blankets: 2 Welsh blankets and 1 Pure Wool blanket. Tel: 01550 Tac. £125.00. Tel: Porthyrhyd nr Llandovery 01558 650768. 721674 or 07414 080955. • Brand new Plastic coated copper oil pipe. 24.5 meters surplus to • Caravan, 2007, 5 berth, VGC. Tel: 01550 721674 or 07414 requirements £50. Tel: Porthyrhyd nr Llandovery 01558 650768. 080955.

50 the Post www.postdatum.co.uk • FREE when collected. Metres of lightweight field matting! Suitable for parking vehicles for a weekend event, NOT long term use. I am looking Phone or tx 07727 242874 Cynghordy. • DFS brown leather corner sofa, good condition, could deliver, £295. Tel: 01550 721005 or 07855 176981. for local • x2 traditional round pub tables, ideal games room, man cave, dining table for flat/apartment, 29” high x 28” round, very sturdy, artists! £20 each. Tel: 01550 721005 or 07855 176981. To join us for the 150 year birthday celebrations of the • Cloths rail on wheels, 66” of hanging space, 2 parallel rails, easy to dismantle and store, £20. Tel: 01550 721005 or 07855 heart of Wales Railway. 176981. Twenty artists work will be displayed at the station for • x5 Beech dining chairs, ladder back, rush seats, good condition, the month of July. £100. Tel: 01550 721005 or 07855 176981. If you are a local artist and would like to display your • John Lewis small double sofa bed, excellent condition, cost work, please email me at [email protected] over £700, will accept £295, could deliver. Tel: 01550 721005 or 07855 176981. All work must be area related, framed, ready to hang • 29” tall black and clear acrylic lamp with black round 14” string and priced. shade, £30. Tel: 01550 721005 or 07855 176981. Selected artists will be notified by email and will need • Helly Hansen work jacket, XL, brand new, £20. Tel: 01550 to bring their work to the Station Gallery, Llandovery 721005 or 07855 176981. between the 27th and 30th of June. wanted Exhibition organised by Katie Bullock • Double divan bed or double bed settee. Tel: 07583 996827. [email protected] Mob: 07532 319227 • Simple Wood Burner, to replace Aga (one of the very first). Would consider exchange. Tel: 01550 777322. One piece of art will be selected per artist. • Stairlift for attic. There are eleven steps that are 3’ wide. Tel: 01550 777322. • House / Flat / Bungalow to rent in Llandovery, 2/3 bedroom, 20 years local renting, excellent references. Tel: 01550 721240 / News from 07530 701487 (Please leave message if no reply). • House or Cottage Sought for rent (and/or barter). Detached with garden if possible. Outbuilding appreciated. Artistic, local couple. the Town Hall Excellent references. Tel: 01550 721197. Following inauguration on 17 May 2018, Councillor • Carers and Home-help’s. Part-time, self employed position’s. Annabel Graham Paul is the new Mayor of Rural location. Overnight or day care. Allergy aware and vegan- Llandovery, succeeding Councillor David Long. friendly person’s sought, also help with M.E, accommodation and The Deputy Mayor is now Councillor Louise Wride. advocacy. Tel: 01550 721197. • Suzuki Alto Wheel’s and tyre’s. Tel: 01550 721197. There is a current vacancy for the position of • Any used postage stamps or old £1 coins: To help raise funds Town Clerk of the Council. Full details are for Lluest Horse and Pony Trust please send them to Lluest, Beili available on the Town Council’s Facebook page or Bedw Farm, Llanddeusant, Llangadog, Carms. SA19 9TG. Please by emailing [email protected]. make sure to cut not more than a 1cm border around any stamps you send. Thank you. The Town Council regrets the resignation due to ill- • Second-hand Books. Donations of good quality books required for health of the Council’s Sergeant-at-Mace, Mr Meirion our Pre-Loved Bookshop at Newton House. Any subject, fiction or Jones and expresses its gratitude to him for his service. non-fiction, adults’ or children’s very gratefully received. All sales The position will be advertised in due course. go towards work and improvements within Dinefwr Park. Please deliver to our Welcome Centre within the Park. Any queries to There will be a meeting on 11 June 2018 at 7.00pm Holly Dwyer 01558 825911. in the Rhys Pritchard Memorial Hall to set up the • Grazing land, possible long term and suitable for horses, including Community Group to manage the town’s four parks sheds if possible. Tel: 07770 777992 / 07872 509031. (Maesglas, Green Lodge, Castle and skate park) • Medium size freezer. Tel: 07583 996827. • Hurdles, second hand, 6ft and 4ft. Tel: 07803 579581. following the transfer of them to the Town Council • Pool table light. Tel: 01550 721005 or 07855 176981. by the County Council. All with an interest in the • Drake Laura Ashley round small table. Tel: 01550 721005 or future of our parks are warmly encouraged to attend. 07855 176981. The Town Council is extremely grateful to all those currently volunteering to help maintain the parks. The Town Council is also keen to hear from Merched Y Wawr, any individuals or groups who wish to carry out Bro Pantycelyn voluntary work in the town. Ar Mehefin 13 mae ein gwibdaith flynyddol. Eleni byddwn A reminder that there is a defibrillator located yn ymweld ar Ysgwrn Cartref y Bardd Hedd Wyn. under the arches of the Town Hall and Hywel Dda Croeso i Bawb ymuno a ni. University Health Board are holding a drop-in Bydd y Bwsyn gadael y maes parcio 8.30. session on 4 June 2018 between 2.00 – 7.00pm for Cysylltir a Enid 720557, Evelyn 720368, Nesta 750234. the Big NHS Change Consultation. Ar Fai 9fed cafodd yr aelodau brynhawn difyr iawn The Town Council will be holding an Armed ar ei hymweliad a Eglwys Llansadwrn a chafwyd hanes Forces Day parade and service in St. Dingat’s diddoral yr adeilad hanesyddol gan y Parch John Couch. Church on Saturday 30 June 2018. Yna cafwyd gwledd o de prynhawn gan Lisa Jones. Please send all emails to: [email protected] The Post 51 ST. CADOG’S, LLANGADOG ALL SAINTS GWYNFE 2 Jun 2.00pm Summer Fair in the 3 Jun 11.15am Eucharist Church 10 Jun 11.15am Morning Prayer Church 3 Jun 9.30am Holy Communion 17 Jun 11.15am Morning Prayer 10 Jun 9.30am Morning Prayer 24 Jun No Service Services 17 Jun 9.30am Morning Prayer 24 Jun 9.30am Morning Prayer THE CHRISTADELPHIANS E-English W-Welsh B-Bilingual 1 Jul 9.30am Holy Communion Foundry Road, Ammanford. For further information please contact Tel. 01269 842336 or 01269 851172 01550 777226. Sun 6.00pm Bible Talk PARISH OF LLANSADWRN, Thurs 7.30pm Bible Study LLANWRDA, WITH CAPEL DEWI ST SIMON & ST JUDE, Grace Church, Llandeilo SANT & MANORDEILO LLANDDEUSANT Llansawel 6.30pm ‘Breakout’ Youth (all services are bilingual) 10 Jun 6.00pm Evening Prayer Monday, St Gwrdaf Church, Llanwrda 24 Jun 2.00pm Holy Eucharist with Village Hall DATES NOT AVAILABLE AT TIME OF GOING Rev. Vanessa Hope-Bell 7.30pm Farm meeting TO PRESS (prayer, worship, bible time). St. Sadwrn Church, Llansadwrn PARISH OF LLANDEILO FAWR Rev. Michael Sadler. Tel. 01558 823862 Phone for details. DATES NOT AVAILABLE AT TIME OF GOING Llandeilo 7.30pm Farm meeting, TO PRESS Llandeilo Parish Church Thursday. Capel Dewi Sant 1st Sun 9.30am Boreol Weddi Cwmdu 10.30am Farm meeting, DATES NOT AVAILABLE AT TIME OF GOING 2nd Sun 11.00am Morning Worship Sunday. TO PRESS 6.00pm Holy Communion 3rd Sun 9.15am Cymun Bendigaid All are welcome. St. Paul’s, Manordeilo 4th Sun 11.00am Family Communion Rural Chaplain Rev. Simon Bowkett. DATES NOT AVAILABLE AT TIME OF GOING 6.00pm Holy Communion Tel: 01558 685146 / 07748 644958. TO PRESS 5th Sun 8.00am Holy Communion www.ygrwp.com Please contact 01550 777758 / 11.00am Morning Worship Grace Rural Wales Partnership 01550 779062 for further information. 6.00pm Holy Communion Evening Prayer and Compline alternate Parish of Cilycwm & PARISH OF LLANDOVERY months: Compline in Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Ystrad Ffin with WITH MYDDFAI Sep, Nov. Evening Prayer in Feb, Apr, Jun, Rhandirmwyn & Cynghordy Aug, Oct, Dec. Llandingat St Mary’s, Cynghordy 3 Jun 10.00am Family Communion St John’s Maesteilo (Llanfair-ar-y-bryn) 6.00pm Holy Communion 1st Sun 9.45am Holy Communion 3 Jun 2.30pm Holy Communion 10 Jun 9.30am Holy Communion 2nd Sun 9.45am Holy Communion 10 Jun 2.30pm Holy Communion 6.00pm Informal Evening Service 3rd Sun 9.45am Morning Prayer 17 Jun 2.30pm Evening Prayer 17 Jun 9.30am Holy Communion 4th Sun 9.45am Morning Prayer 24 Jun 10.00am Joint Service Ystradffin 6.00pm Evening Prayer Holy Trinity Taliaris 24 Jun 8.00am Holy Communion For further information please contact 2nd Sun 9.45am Holy Communion Mrs Ann McKnight. Tel: 01550 721109. 9.30am Holy Communion 4th Sun 9.45am Holy Communion 3.00pm Messy Church St. Barnabas Church, Rhandirmwyn Llanfair ST. DAVID’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 3 Jun 9.30am Holy Communion 3 Jun 9.00am Cymun Bendigaid LLANDEILO 10 Jun 9.30am Holy Communion 17 Jun 11.00am Cymun Bendigaid Tel: 01558 824305 17 Jun 9.30am Morning Prayer Mass, SUNDAY 11.00a.m. 24 Jun 10.00am Joint Service Ystradffin St Michael’s, Myddfai (for mid-week masses, please phone for For further information please contact 3 Jun 11.30am Holy Communion details) Ann McKnight. Tel: 01550 721109. 10 Jun 11.30am Holy Communion 17 Jun 11.30am Morning Prayer St. Michael’s, Cilycwm 24 Jun 11.30am Holy Communion TOWY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP 3 Jun 11.15am Holy Communion In the YMCA, Market Street, Llandovery. 10 Jun 11.15am Holy Communion For further information please contact Phone: 01550 777149 Rev. Ian Aveson, 01550 720524. 17 Jun 11.15am Holy Communion Sun 10.30am Family Praise & Worship 24 Jun 10.00am Joint Service Ystradffin Sun 6.00pm Bible Workshop – EBENEZER APOSTOLIC CHURCH, Teenagers For further information please contact HALFWAY, TALLEY Ann McKnight. Tel: 01550 721109. Pastor Ian Hughes. Tel 01570 481887. Baptist Chapel Sun 10.30am Praise and Communion Queen Street, Llandovery 5.00pm Gospel Service, including (at the end of Orchard Street.) Explorer’s Club 10.30am Welsh Service. Thurs 7.00pm Prayer and Bible Study Fri 10.30am Tea and Tots (Term Time)

52 the Post www.postdatum.co.uk St Cynwil, Sunday services 9.30am For further information, please contact the Band Tref Llandeilo Area Dean, Rev Ian Aveson, 01550 720524. Town Band St Sawyl, Llansawel Services on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the Irish Tour 2018 month at 11.00am Excitement levels were high at midday on Thursday 12th April, as For further information, please contact the virtually all the members of Band Tref Llandeilo Town Band boarded Area Dean, Rev Ian Aveson, 01550 720524. their Jones International bus, bound for Dungarvan, County Waterford. St Michael’s, Talley As well as 35 playing members, the 50-strong contingent included a Sunday services 11.00am number of partners and supporters as well as Llandeilo Town Mayor, For further information, please contact the Eifion Davies, his consort Helen and County Councillor Edward Area Dean, Rev Ian Aveson, 01550 720524 Thomas…with such distinguished company, what could possibly go St David, Abergorlech wrong?! Answer: nothing at all, it was perfect! Sunday services at 9.30am Following a calm crossing from Pembroke, the Band arrived at For further information, please contact the Lawlors Hotel, Dungarvan in time for an evening at leisure. Every seat Area Dean, Rev Ian Aveson, 01550 720524. was taken in ‘The Local’ on Grattan Square as the Band and locals were royally entertained by the resident ‘Trad’ band. After a few pints of ‘the UNITED BENEFICE OF black stuff’, band members were brave enough to join in the singing and CATHEINIOG the evening culminated in some good Irish/Welsh sing-a-longs. – 1st and 3rd Sunday Friday morning saw the bus full again as the Band visited Cobh, Golden Grove – 2nd and 4th Sunday the last port sailed from by the ‘Titanic’. By kind permission of Cork Llanfynydd – 2nd and 4th Sunday Court Henry – 1st and 3rd Sunday County Council, at the beautiful Victorian bandstand the Band played to an audience of Cobh residents, holidaymakers and guests of a visiting All above services are at 10.30a.m. Carmel every Sunday at 9.30a.m. cruise ship, whilst our lovely Mayor and County Councillor gamely 5th Sunday of the month services are made a bucket collection in aid of Band funds. Half an hour later, rotated between the above churches the Band played again in Cobh Heritage Centre which resulted in an invitation to return for the St. Patrick’s Day celebrations there! Our Lady’s R.C., Llandovery Back in Dungarvan, after evening meals had been partaken, the Band College View, SA20 0BD Served from Lampeter took over the garden of ‘The Enterprise Bar’ for a very successful Vigil mass of Sunday, Saturday 5.00pm ‘Open Mic’ session arranged by local contact Andrew Windross. Here, Parish Priest, Fr Keith Evans participants from the Dungarvan area alternated with Band members to Tel. 01570 421003, Mob: 07896 762786 sing and play music…even the landlord joined in with his bagpipes! Email: [email protected] Saturday gave the group a chance to explore Dungarvan, with some Seventh Day Adventist choosing to cycle along the Greenway whilst others mooched around Christian Church the town with its castle, quayside and shops. Meet at United Reformed Church The evening concert marked the highlight of, and main reason for, Christchurch, The Court, Lant Avenue, the trip: a concert in aid of the Cistercian Sisters of Glencairn Abbey, Llandrindod Wells, Powys. Lismore, Ireland’s only remaining Monastery for women. The Sisters Saturdays 2.30pm to 4.30pm are raising money to complete a new guest annex where anyone can stay Sabbath School Service 2.30pm for a period of peace and spiritual rest and the Band was delighted to Divine Service 3.00 pm learn that their sell-out concert of swing, film and popular music raised All Are Welcome. God bless. a total of 2,800 Euros for Glencairn. Enquiries: 01597 824732/01982 553959. During the Interval, Messrs Davies and Thomas were able to meet the William Williams Chapel Mayor of Waterford City and County and a Dungarvan Councillor and High Street, Llandovery presented them with a commemorative plate and plaque to mark the Sun 10.00am Bible Study visit. The Band will not forget Sister Lily’s drum display at the close 11.00am Worship of proceedings! The evening finished late with a ‘sing-off’ between the For further information, please contact locals and the Welsh in the bar, with the Welsh claiming victory! Minister Leonard Phelps. Tel: 01591 Sunday morning passed in further exploration (or coffee drinking) and 610083. following lunch, the Llandeilo bus bade a sad adieu to Dungarvan, calling QUAKER MEETINGS for a few hours in Waterford on the way back to the late ferry and home. Enquiries to Liz McDermott 01570 471488 It was a phenomenally successful first Band Tour and such was the Sun 10.45am Canolfan Steffan, demand for places that all agree we shall have to take an extra bus Peterwell Terrace, Lampeter SA48 7BX. next time! We are a fun wind band for all ages and abilities and meet every Wednesday evening in the Civic Hall, Crescent Road, Llandeilo… JOIN US! See Wednesday’s Events listing for details or just turn up from 6.30pm! John Morgan, Musical Director

Please send all emails to: [email protected] The Post 53 Cwmdu Inn. Food night in the community run restaurant. For details of this week’s chef, the menu and to book (recommended), please contact the shop/pub on 01558 685156. Well-behaved humans are invited to an AFTERNOON TEA Events with (or without) their dog at CAPEL GOSEN CYNGHORDY, 3.30pm. Dress Code: Leads or Stout Shoes, 3.30pm Chomp and Chat in the Chapel, 3.35pm Snippets from a Grooming These details have been prepared by Parlour – A Glimpse of Gorgeous Guide Dogs – The Super The Post and are believed to be correct, Sausage Relay Race, 4.30pm Afternoon Tea in the Garden but do check for any changes. or Vestry, 5.30pm Home time with Doggy Bags and various For a free listing of your event contact prizes (Donations in aid of Guide Dogs). PostDatum on 01550 721225. 3 June: Brecon Litterpicking: 1st Sunday of the month.Meet 1 June: 10.00am at Watergate Car Park. We meet regularly to help Gentle chill out yoga with meditation at Henllys Estate remove litter around Brecon town, riverbanks and paths. SA20 0EW, 12.15pm – 1.15pm. Small, friendly classes with Litter looks unsightly, and can be dangerous to animals Claire Latimir. All welcome 07985 077227. Email: Claire@ and children. So, why not come and give a small amount holistic-heaven.com www.holistic-heaven.com of time? Just two hours can help to keep our lovely town Cwmdu Folk Night. A live music session in the Cwmdu Inn. looking tidy! It’s a great way to enjoy fresh air, observe local From 8.00pm. For more information, phone the shop/pub nature, by doing great work that benefits the local community on 01558 685156. which impresses the many visitors coming to beautiful Llandeilo Country Market. We have moved - but not far! Brecon, and a wonderful way in which to show our pride in We are now in the Vestry of Capel Newydd in Crescent the local area. Why not come along and join us? We have Road (next door to the Civic Hall). Our producers cook, the kit, just bring yourself, friends, family! Volunteers needed! craft and grow a wide range of local, seasonal, fresh foods Come along to join us on a social stroll around beautiful and handcrafted gifts. We are open between 8.30am and Brecon and help keep your town tidy! #KeepBreconTidy @ 12.30pm – free entry. Orders can be taken and be ready for PLANBrecon facebook.com/PLANBrecon collection every Friday. Find us on Facebook. New cooks, Holistic Heaven Yoga with Claire Latimir. 10.00 – 11.00am crafters and growers always welcomed. small, friendly yoga classes suitable for all at Henllys Estate 2 June: SA20 0EW. Tel: 07985 077227 / [email protected] Llandeilo Antiques and Vintage Monthly Fair at the Civic The Ramblers – Devil’s Bridge: Hafod Uchtryd was an Hall, Llandeilo. Homemade snacks and refreshments will be old estate whose 18th century owner Thomas Johnes was available at the fair. Doors open at 10.00am and close at famed for landscaping and developing agriculture in the area. 4.00pm. Admission is just £1. Tel: 01267 220260 or 07790 Dist. 8.5 miles. Moderate Explorer map: 213 Meeting point: 293367 for further info. Llangadog Railway Station Dep. 9.00am and on by car, Healing for Horses with Holly Davis at Lluest Horse and Pony Trust: Workshop includes learning about the Chakra organised by Dinefwr Ramblers. Leader: Michael Owen Tel. system and how to balance these energy centres. Practical 01269 269591 Mob. 07763 513568. exercises to encourage and explore energy awareness and that Dinefwr Poets meet every first and third Sunday of the of the horse. To be held at Beili Bedw Farm, Llanddeusant, month at 2.30pm in Llandovery Station Cafe to read and Llangadog SA19 9TG. 10.30am to 4.30pm, £75 per person. discuss poetry. Newcomers always welcome. Come and Booking is essential. More information on our website: join us to share your work and your thoughts on poetry. For www.lluesthorseandponytrust.co.uk, tel: 01550 740661. further details contact Mick 01550 777656. St Cadog’s Church, Llangadog will hold their annual summer Cwmdu Inn. Sunday afternoon tea will be available from fete from 2pm in the Church. Hopefully the weather will be 2pm – 4pm, indoors or in the pub garden, depending on kind to us and we can have teas and stalls outside as well the weather. For confirmation, please phone the shop/pub as in the Church. The two local churches of Llangadog and on 01558 685156. Gwynfe get together to make this an enjoyable afternoon. 4 June: There will be a variety of stalls including Plants and CHAIR YOGA in Llandovery: for those with restricted mobility Preserves, Bric a Brac, Cakes, Crafts, a bottle stall and a who wish to enjoy the full benefits of yoga; gentle movement raffle. Delicious Strawberry Cream Teas will be served, giving and deep relaxation for wellbeing. The Bowls Pavilion, Castle you a chance to sit and have a chat with friends and enjoy Car Park. Wheel chair access. 10.15am – 11.15am. Cost: the atmosphere. St Cadog’s is a lovely Church, well worth a £5.00. For information telephone Stephanie 01558 650534. visit. Entry is free and everyone is welcome. Rearranged meeting of Llanwrda and Llansadwrn Country Talley Parish History Group will hold an open session in the Women’s Group to be held in the Reading Room, Llansadwrn Cwmdu Inn from 10am to 12noon. If you have any queries at 7.30pm. Tel: 01550 777622 for more information. about the Parish archives or have anything of interest to Holistic Heaven Yoga with Claire Latimir. 10.00 – 11.00am add to them, Pat Edwards will be there to help you browse small, friendly yoga classes suitable for all at Henllys Estate the collection. SA20 0EW. Tel: 07985 077227 / [email protected] 54 the Post www.postdatum.co.uk Holistic Heaven Candlelit evening session Yoga with Claire further information please call 01558 824781 or email me Latimir. 6.00 – 7.00pm small, friendly yoga classes suitable [email protected] for all at Henllys Estate SA20 0EW. Tel: 07985 077227 / Holistic Heaven Candlelit evening session Yoga with Claire [email protected] Latimir. 6.00 – 7.00pm small, friendly yoga classes suitable Llandovery Art Group. We are a friendly self help group of for all at Henllys Estate SA20 0EW. Tel: 07985 077227 / local artists of all abilities who meet every Monday morning [email protected] at Dolau Bran Centre, Llandovery. If you are interested in The Ramblers – : A short walk around Garnant, joining us please phone 03302 210606. including the golf course, with excellent views. Dist. 3.5 Visit to Telynau Teifi Harps in Marble Terrace, Llandysul miles. Easy Explorer map: OL12 Meeting point: Palais car at 2.00pm – 1st tour of 10 ladies. £4 inc. tea and biscuits park, Station Rd. Garnant Grid Ref SN687134 Dep. 11.00am, organised by Llanwrda & Llansadwrn Countrywomen’s organised by Dinefwr Ramblers. Leader: Angela Pennell Tel. Group. Tel: 01550 777347 for further info. 01269 823517 Mob. 07938 992779. 5 June: Cwmdu Smallholders. The group for smallholders will The Arts Society Brecknock, ‘Russian Painting in the 19th be meeting in the Cwmdu Inn from 7.00pm. Bring a plate Century – The Silver Age and Ballet Russes’, a talk to be of food to share. For more information, please contact given by Jane Angellini; 2.30pm at Theatr Brycheiniog, Pete Mitchell on 01558 685815 or Talley and Cwmdu Brecon LD3 7EW. Visitors will be most welcome - tickets £8.00; available in advance from Theatr Brycheiniog Box Smallholders on Facebook. Office 01874 611622 or ‘on the door’ on the day. Band Tref Llandeilo Town Band: We are a fun wind band for YOGA with MINDFULNESS in Llandovery. A gentle yoga all ages and abilities meeting at Llandeilo Civic Hall, Crescent class for overall wellbeing, working deeply on body, mind Road every Wednesday, 6.30pm upstairs for beginners and and spirit. Beginners welcome. The Catholic Hall. 6.00p.m - 7.15pm downstairs for the main band. We play a wide range 7.30p.m. Cost £6.00. For information telephone Stephanie/ of music from swing to film and TV themes and the main Nirbhaya: 01558 650534. object is for all to enjoy playing – we also socialise in the Tywi Art Group Untutored life-drawing session, 9.30am tea break and (optional!) in the pub afterwards. We have to 12.30pm at Cwmifor community centre. An informal, instruments we can loan out, too. Come along or ring for untutored life-drawing group open to all, from beginners further details: 07811 356778. to more experienced artists, who enjoy the opportunity to 7 June: practise their drawing skills. Cost: £8 per session or £6.50 YOGA with MINDFULNESS in Llandovery. A gentle yoga per session if paying for a block of 5 or more. For further class for overall wellbeing, working deeply on body, mind information contact [email protected]. and spirit. Beginners welcome. The Bowls Pavilion, Castle Llandovery Croquet and Bowls Club - Croquet at the Castle Car Park. 10.30a.m - 12.00. Cost £6.00. For information Car Park bowling green from 2.00pm, visitors and beginners telephone Stephanie/Nirbhaya: 01558 650534. welcome. Contact John 07435 786762 for more info. Holistic Heaven Yoga with Claire Latimir. 10.00 – 11.00am 6 June: small, friendly yoga classes suitable for all at Henllys Estate Writing for Fun and Profit, course. 7.00pm to 9.00pm, SA20 0EW. Tel: 07985 077227 / [email protected] YMCA, Gerwyn House, 19 Market Square, Llandovery SA20 Llandovery Croquet and Bowls Club - Croquet at the Castle 0AB. For anybody crazy enough to have an interest in Car Park bowling green from 2.00pm, visitors and beginners writing, offering constructive feedback in a safe environment welcome. Contact John 07435 786762 for more info. for all stages of the writing process. Llanwrtyd Wells Thursday Walkers leave the Neuadd Arms Badminton at Llangadog Community Centre every Hotel at 10.30am for a walk of about 5 miles. Easy-pace, Wednesday. Seniors 7.30pm – 10.00pm. Contact: Seniors friendly group, interesting routes, everybody welcome! – Ann 01550 777699. Please wear boots & appropriate clothing and bring water Monthly meeting of Capel Dewi Community Association at & a picnic lunch. Contact Geoff on 01591 610701, mobile The Old School, Capel Dewi. 7.00pm 07960 229919, email: [email protected] Patchwork Quilting Group, Cwrt Henri 1.30 – 4.00pm at Cymdeithas Cwmdu. A meeting in the Cwmdu Inn at 8pm to the Cwrt Henri reading room. This is a small friendly tutored group for quilters of all abilities and experience, from total discuss the social plans for the community over the coming beginner to advanced level- no experience required. This summer. If you have any ideas for events or there are any is an opportunity to explore your creative stitchery skills issues that you would like to raise regarding the community in a relaxed friendly environment. The cost is £6.50 per activities, please come along - everyone is welcome! session This group meets every Wednesday throughout the IT’S FUN TO SING WITH ‘TYWI HARMONY’: Everyone year. For more information or to book your place contact welcome, no experience needed, no music to read. Learn [email protected] popular, gospel and world music, all in unaccompanied Textile Landscape. Learn a new technique for creating harmony. Come and sing great uplifting harmonies with this beautiful landscapes in fabric. Sewing machine required. warm and friendly group. Thursdays, 7.00pm, at Maes Elfryn All materials included £35. There are 5 places for each Hall, Llandeilo. (far end of Dinefwr Ave, off New Rd, by Spar.) workshop at my studio in Llandeilo. Workshops are from Search our website ‘Tywi Harmony’ to find out more. Do phone 10.30am until 4.00pm. Please bring a packed lunch if it is your first time as dates occasionally change. Enquiries although other refreshments are provided. To book or for – Vivienne on 01550 779062 or David on 01269 597303.

Please send all emails to: [email protected] The Post 55 Llansawel Art Club, Thursday mornings from 10.00am to Cwmdu Inn. Sunday afternoon tea will be available from 12.30pm. Individual work and individual tuition in media of 2pm – 4pm, indoors or in the pub garden, depending on choice. Ring Dale (Esdaile Hudson FRSA) on 01558 685350. the weather. For confirmation, please phone the shop/pub Line Dancing held at Llandovery Rugby Club every on 01558 685156. Thursday. Beginners 7.00pm – 8.00pm, Intermediate 8.00pm 11 June: – 9.00pm. For further information ring 07788 622354. NAAFI Morning at Llandovery Youth and Community Centre, 8 June: 11.00am – 1.00pm. For more information contact us on Gentle chill out yoga with meditation at Henllys Estate 01554 757957. SA20 0EW, 12.15pm – 1.15pm. Small, friendly classes with CHAIR YOGA in Llandovery: for those with restricted Claire Latimir. All welcome 07985 077227. Email: Claire@ mobility who wish to enjoy the full benefits of yoga; gentle holistic-heaven.com www.holistic-heaven.com movement and deep relaxation for wellbeing. The Bowls Llandeilo Country Market. Now in the Vestry of Capel Newydd Pavilion, Castle Car Park. Wheel chair access. 10.15am – in Crescent Road (next door to the Civic Hall). Our producers 11.15am. Cost: £5.00. For information telephone Stephanie cook, craft and grow a wide range of local, seasonal, fresh 01558 650534. foods and handcrafted gifts. We are open between 8.30am Holistic Heaven Yoga with Claire Latimir. 10.00 – 11.00am and 12.30pm – free entry. Orders can be taken and be ready small, friendly yoga classes suitable for all at Henllys Estate for collection every Friday. Find us on Facebook. New cooks, SA20 0EW. Tel: 07985 077227 / [email protected] growers and crafters always welcomed. Holistic Heaven Candlelit evening session Yoga with Claire 9 June: Latimir. 6.00 – 7.00pm small, friendly yoga classes suitable Brecon Farmers Market: Second Saturday monthly at the for all at Henllys Estate SA20 0EW. Tel: 07985 077227 / Brecon Market Hall, 9.30am – 2.00pm. [email protected] Man v Horse Race, Llanwrtyd Wells. Online entry, Llandovery Art Group. We are a friendly self help group of spectators free. For more information see www.green- local artists of all abilities who meet every Monday morning events.co.uk, telephone 01591 610666 or see Facebook at Dolau Bran Centre, Llandovery. If you are interested in www.facebook.com/Man-Versus-Horse. joining us please phone 03302 210606. Cwmdu Inn. Food night in the community run restaurant. 12 June: For details of this week’s chef, the menu and to book YOGA with MINDFULNESS in Llandovery. A gentle yoga (recommended), please contact the shop/pub on 01558 class for overall wellbeing, working deeply on body, mind 685156. and spirit. Beginners welcome. The Catholic Hall. 6.00p.m - Bethlehem Plant Swap - this year’s Plant Swap will be 7.30p.m. Cost £6.00. For information telephone Stephanie/ held in Bethlehem Old School between 1.00 pm & 4.00 pm. Nirbhaya: 01558 650534. Please bring along any spare plants, bulbs & seeds and Llandovery Croquet and Bowls Club – Croquet at the Castle exchange them for others or if you’ve none to exchange then Car Park bowling green from 2.00pm, visitors and beginners plants, etc. will be on sale. There will also be a Bethlehem welcome. Contact John 07435 786762 for more info. stall selling cakes, bags, notebooks, mugs and also other 13 June: stalls selling plants (Jess Jones from Little Barn Nursery and Writing for Fun and Profit, course. 7.00pm to 9.00pm, Becky Wildman from Llandeussant) as well as local produce. YMCA, Gerwyn House, 19 Market Square, Llandovery SA20 Refreshments on sale, including fresh scones & cream 0AB. For anybody crazy enough to have an interest in tea, and there will also be a raffle. For further information writing, offering constructive feedback in a safe environment please contact Libby or Des Oldfield on 01550 779255 or for all stages of the writing process. [email protected] Badminton at Llangadog Community Centre every 10 June: Wednesday. Seniors 7.30pm – 10.00pm. Contact: Seniors Holistic Heaven Yoga with Claire Latimir. 10.00 – 11.00am – Ann 01550 777699. small, friendly yoga classes suitable for all at Henllys Estate Patchwork Quilting Group, Cwrt Henri 1.30 – 4.00pm at SA20 0EW. Tel: 07985 077227 / [email protected] the Cwrt Henri reading room. This is a small friendly tutored The Ramblers – Beacons Bonanza 8: Black Mountains group for quilters of all abilities and experience, from total Ridge (Offa’s Dyke). A classic walk along the border with beginner to advanced level- no experience required. This England. An optional short steep climb up Twmpa, followed is an opportunity to explore your creative stitchery skills by another to Hay Bluff. Pretty much downhill all the way on in a relaxed friendly environment. The cost is £6.50 per Offa’s Dyke path with views across Herefordshire and the session This group meets every Wednesday throughout the Malverns. Time constraints will demand a fairly brisk pace. year. For more information or to book your place contact Linear. 2650’ of ascent. Dist. 14 miles. Strenuous Explorer [email protected] map: OL13 Meeting point: Llandovery Railway station Dep. Holistic Heaven Candlelit evening session Yoga with Claire 9.00am and on by car, organised by Dinefwr Ramblers. Latimir. 6.00 – 7.00pm small, friendly yoga classes suitable Leader: Jim S Tel. N/A Mob. 07851 365303. for all at Henllys Estate SA20 0EW. Tel: 07985 077227 / Farmers’ & Craft Market, Victoria Hall, Llanwrtyd [email protected] Wells, 10am - 1pm. Local produce, hand-made items, The Ramblers – Social Evening Red Lion Llandybie: A refreshments, free entry. To book a table or for more short walk approx. 2.5 miles followed by a meal in the Red information, contact Jen at [email protected] Lion. Easy walk. Explorer map: 178 Meeting point: Red or telephone 01591 610637. Lion Llandybie car park Dep. 4.00pm, organised by Dinefwr

56 the Post www.postdatum.co.uk Ramblers. Leader: Janice Evans Tel. 01269 850084 Mob. Road (next door to the Civic Hall). We are open between 07814 275017. 8.30am and 12.30pm – please join us for free tea, coffee 14 June: and cake to celebrate our new market. Our producers cook, Capel Dewi Coffee Morning with speaker at The Old School, craft and grow a wide range of local, seasonal, fresh foods Capel Dewi. £2 including raffle and refreshments. (10.00am and handcrafted gifts. – noon) Rod’s at it again! We are holding a Family PUB QUIZ at the YOGA with MINDFULNESS in Llandovery. A gentle yoga Whitehall at 7.00pm. Lots of friends, make up more than class for overall wellbeing, working deeply on body, mind one team. All proceeds to Llandovery Twinning Association. and spirit. Beginners welcome. The Bowls Pavilion, Castle 15 June – 17 JUNE: Car Park. 10.30a.m - 12.00. Cost £6.00. For information Flower Festival - St Michael’s Church Llanifhangel Rhos y telephone Stephanie/Nirbhaya: 01558 650534. Corn SA32 7RP, open from 10.00am to 5.00pm, Sunday Holistic Heaven Yoga with Claire Latimir. 10.00 – 11.00am morning service at 9.00am - lovely arrangements, music, small, friendly yoga classes suitable for all at Henllys Estate refreshments - in aid of church repairs - info Roger Nock SA20 0EW. Tel: 07985 077227 / [email protected] on 01267 202347. Llanwrtyd Wells Thursday Walkers leave the Neuadd Arms 16 June: Hotel at 10.30am for a walk of about 5 miles. Easy-pace, Cwmdu Inn. Food night in the community run restaurant. friendly group, interesting routes, everybody welcome! For details of this week’s chef, the menu and to book Please wear boots & appropriate clothing and bring water (recommended), please contact the shop/pub on 01558 & a picnic lunch. Contact Geoff on 01591 610701, mobile 685156. 07960 229919, email: [email protected] Llanwrda and Llansadwrn Countrywomen, 7.30pm in Talley Church Hall. The Craft and Sewing Group meeting Llansadwrn Reading Room. Talk by Charity Saunders on on the second Thursday of every month, from 9am – 12am. Aloe Vera products. Refreshments available. All welcome. 16 June – 17 June: Cwmdu Classic Club. A monthly meeting in the Cwmdu Country Fair at Cothi Bridge Show Ground SA32 7NA Inn at 8pm for all those interested in classic and vintage organised by Carmarthenshire Hunt Club. Admission per day machinery/vehicles. For further information, please contact £5 adult. Children under 12 free. Camping available Friday Edwin Arblaster on 01558 685431. and Saturday Evening £5 per night. All enquiries 07786 Llandovery Croquet and Bowls Club – Croquet at the Castle 550321 or 07815 796360 or email: [email protected] Car Park bowling green from 2.00pm, visitors and beginners and find us on Facebook. welcome. Contact John 07435 786762 for more info. 17 June: IT’S FUN TO SING WITH ‘TYWI HARMONY’: Everyone Trecastle Farmer’s Market and Community Café: all local welcome, no experience needed, no music to read. Learn producers. Bread, Eggs, Cheese, Ready Meals, Preserves, popular, gospel and world music, all in unaccompanied Fancy Goods, Garden Produce and Plants in season. Monthly harmony. Come and sing great uplifting harmonies with on the third Sunday from 1.00 pm onwards. Join us in the this warm and friendly group. Thursdays, 7.00pm, at Maes community café for hot and cold drinks and homemade Elfryn Hall, Llandeilo. (far end of Dinefwr Ave, off New Rd, cakes. Follow us on Facebook. Potential sellers are welcome by Spar.) Search our website ‘Tywi Harmony’ to find out to call in or contact the Community Hall Committee for details. more. Do phone if it is your first time as dates occasionally Trecastle Community Hall is situated at the west end of the change. Enquiries – Vivienne on 01550 779062 or David village on the A40. Parking available in the layby opposite on 01269 597303. and 100m away towards near the Antiques Centre. 15 June: Holistic Heaven Yoga with Claire Latimir. 10.00 – 11.00am MIDSUMMER TWMPATH with ‘CRANNOG’ - Myddfai small, friendly yoga classes suitable for all at Henllys Estate Community Hall, SA20 0JD £8/£6concs 7.30pm to late. SA20 0EW. Tel: 07985 077227 / [email protected] Please bring a plate of food to share. Come on your own or Brian Dennis Motorsport Welsh Hostoric Rally with partner/family. www.llandoveryfolkdancing.co,uk www. Championship 2018: Mid-Summer Caerwent (S) Foresters facebook.com/llandoveryfolkdancing or tel. Jean 01550 C C. Contact: Neil Fuller on 07798 868865 or email: 720483. [email protected] for further information. www. Gentle chill out yoga with meditation at Henllys Estate caerwentrallies.co.uk SA20 0EW, 12.15pm – 1.15pm. Small, friendly classes with The Ramblers – S W Cwrt y Cadno: Walk to the North of the Claire Latimir. All welcome 07985 077227. Email: Claire@ village, using moorland paths towards Crug Siaris and Blaen holistic-heaven.com www.holistic-heaven.com Cothi (the source of the River Cothi), returning along forestry Llandovery Poetry and Prose. Midday to 1.45pm. All ages tracks to Cwrt y Cadno. Dist. 9 miles. Energetic Explorer welcome. Meet to read out poetry or come along to just listen map. 187 Meeting point: Llandeilo Railway Station. Dep. to different poetry types, styles and languages. Self-penned 9.30am On by car, organised by Dinefwr Ramblers. Leader: or otherwise. Donation of £1.50 or whatever you can afford. Beryl Williams Tel. 01550 777870 Mob. 07713 709204. N.B. New meeting day of Friday for this month, so please ring Dinefwr Poets meet every first and third Sunday of the for Venue. Tel: Simon or Sandra on: 01550 721197. month at 2.30pm in Llandovery Station Cafe to read and Llandeilo Country Market. At 10am today Edward Thomas, discuss poetry. Newcomers always welcome. Come and Mayor of Llandeilo Fawr Town Council will formally launch join us to share your work and your thoughts on poetry. For of our move to the Vestry of Capel Newydd in Crescent further details contact Mick 01550 777656.

Please send all emails to: [email protected] The Post 57 Cwmdu Inn. Sunday afternoon tea will be available from Demonstration by Beverley Clay organised by Llandovery 2pm – 4pm, indoors or in the pub garden, depending on Floral Art at 7.00pm in Dolau Bran, Llandovery. Tel: 01550 the weather. For confirmation, please phone the shop/pub 740242 for further details. on 01558 685156. The Ramblers – : A walk to the North of Kidwelly 18 June: on open ground. A chance to visit after the CHAIR YOGA in Llandovery: for those with restricted walk. Dist. 6 miles. Moderate Explorer map . 178 Meeting mobility who wish to enjoy the full benefits of yoga; gentle point: Llandeilo Railway Station. Dep. 10.30am On by car, movement and deep relaxation for wellbeing. The Bowls organised by Dinefwr Ramblers. Leader: Wendy & Alcwyn Pavilion, Castle Car Park. Wheel chair access. 10.15am – Squires Tel. 01269 594415 Mob. 07969 646115. 11.15am. Cost: £5.00. For information telephone Stephanie There will be a Basic Life Support and Defibrillator 01558 650534. Training at Manordeilo Reading Room starting at 7.00pm. Holistic Heaven Yoga with Claire Latimir. 10.00 – 11.00am This has been organised by small, friendly yoga classes suitable for all at Henllys Estate Community Council and is free of charge and open to all. SA20 0EW. Tel: 07985 077227 / [email protected] Cothi Gardeners present “Kex, Lace & Poison” a talk by Holistic Heaven Candlelit evening session Yoga with Claire Kari-Astri Davies. 7.30pm at Coronation Hall, Pumsaint, Latimir. 6.00 – 7.00pm small, friendly yoga classes suitable SA19 8UW. Visitors and guests welcome, £3 (includes for all at Henllys Estate SA20 0EW. Tel: 07985 077227 / refreshments) [email protected] 21 June: Llandovery Art Group. We are a friendly self help group of YOGA with MINDFULNESS in Llandovery. A gentle yoga local artists of all abilities who meet every Monday morning class for overall wellbeing, working deeply on body, mind at Dolau Bran Centre, Llandovery. If you are interested in and spirit. Beginners welcome. The Bowls Pavilion, Castle joining us please phone 03302 210606. Car Park. 10.30a.m - 12.00. Cost £6.00. For information 19 June: telephone Stephanie/Nirbhaya: 01558 650534. YOGA with MINDFULNESS in Llandovery. A gentle yoga Holistic Heaven Yoga with Claire Latimir. 10.00 – 11.00am class for overall wellbeing, working deeply on body, mind small, friendly yoga classes suitable for all at Henllys Estate and spirit. Beginners welcome. The Catholic Hall. 6.00p.m - SA20 0EW. Tel: 07985 077227 / [email protected] 7.30p.m. Cost £6.00. For information telephone Stephanie/ Llanwrtyd Wells Thursday Walkers leave the Neuadd Arms Nirbhaya: 01558 650534. Hotel at 10.30am for a walk of about 5 miles. Easy-pace, Tywi Art Group Untutored life-drawing session, 9.30 to friendly group, interesting routes, everybody welcome! 12.30 at Cwmifor community centre. An informal, untutored Please wear boots & appropriate clothing and bring water life-drawing group open to all, from beginners to more & a picnic lunch. Contact Geoff on 01591 610701, mobile experienced artists, who enjoy the opportunity to practise 07960 229919, email: [email protected] their drawing skills. Cost: £8 per session or £6.50 per Cwmdu Inn. The Craft and Sewing Group meets every session if paying for a block of 5 or more. For further 3rd Thursday in the Cwmdu Inn from 9.30am to 1pm. information contact [email protected]. Bring along whatever you enjoy doing or are making at Llandovery Croquet and Bowls Club – Croquet at the Castle the moment, have a chat and exchange tips.. If you are Car Park bowling green from 2.00pm, visitors and beginners interested in a workshop to learn a new skill – let Veronica welcome. Contact John 07435 786762 for more info. know and it can be arranged – contact her on 01558 685776 20 June: or via the shop on 01558 685156. Writing for Fun and Profit, course. 7.00pm to 9.00pm, Llandovery Croquet and Bowls Club – Croquet at the Castle YMCA, Gerwyn House, 19 Market Square, Llandovery SA20 Car Park bowling green from 2.00pm, visitors and beginners 0AB. For anybody crazy enough to have an interest in welcome. Contact John 07435 786762 for more info. writing, offering constructive feedback in a safe environment IT’S FUN TO SING WITH ‘TYWI HARMONY’: Everyone for all stages of the writing process. welcome, no experience needed, no music to read. Learn Badminton at Llangadog Community Centre every popular, gospel and world music, all in unaccompanied Wednesday. Seniors 7.30pm – 10.00pm. Contact: Seniors harmony. Come and sing great uplifting harmonies with – Ann 01550 777699. this warm and friendly group. Thursdays, 7.00pm, at Maes Patchwork Quilting Group, Cwrt Henri 1.30 – 4.00pm at Elfryn Hall, Llandeilo. (far end of Dinefwr Ave, off New Rd, the Cwrt Henri reading room. This is a small friendly tutored by Spar.) Search our website ‘Tywi Harmony’ to find out group for quilters of all abilities and experience, from total more. Do phone if it is your first time as dates occasionally beginner to advanced level- no experience required. This change. Enquiries – Vivienne on 01550 779062 or David is an opportunity to explore your creative stitchery skills on 01269 597303. in a relaxed friendly environment. The cost is £6.50 per 22 June: session This group meets every Wednesday throughout the Gentle chill out yoga with meditation at Henllys Estate year. For more information or to book your place contact SA20 0EW, 12.15pm – 1.15pm. Small, friendly classes with [email protected] Claire Latimir. All welcome 07985 077227. Email: Claire@ Holistic Heaven Candlelit evening session Yoga with Claire holistic-heaven.com www.holistic-heaven.com Latimir. 6.00 – 7.00pm small, friendly yoga classes suitable Llandovery Poetry and Prose. Midday to 1.45pm. All ages for all at Henllys Estate SA20 0EW. Tel: 07985 077227 / welcome. Meet to read out poetry or come along to just listen [email protected] to different poetry types, styles and languages. Self-penned

58 the Post www.postdatum.co.uk or otherwise. Donation of £1.50 or whatever you can afford. a special Fish and Chip supper will be laid on – info, offers N.B. New meeting day of Friday for this month, so please ring of sponsorship and sponsor forms 01267 202305. Bookings for Venue. Tel: Simon or Sandra on: 01550 721197. for the meal to Y Talardd 01559 395633. In aid of repairs to Llandeilo Country Market. Now in the Vestry of Capel St Michael’s Church Llanfihangel Rhos y Corn. Newydd in Crescent Road (next door to the Civic Hall). Cwmdu Inn. Sunday afternoon tea will be available from Our producers cook, craft and grow a wide range of 2pm – 4pm, indoors or in the pub garden, depending on local, seasonal, fresh foods and handcrafted gifts. the weather. For confirmation, please phone the shop/pub We are open between 8.30am and 12.30pm – free entry. on 01558 685156. Orders can be taken and be ready for collection every Friday. Open Garden for Charity, 2.00pm – 6.00pm at Bwlchau Find us on Facebook. New cooks, growers and crafters Duon, Ffarmers, SA19 8JJ. Sign posted from the A482. One always welcomed. acre garden set in the foothills of the Cambrian Mountains Sinema Sadwrn presents ‘Casablanca’ Warner’s 1942 at 1100 feet. Meandering pathways wind through the many classic directed by Michael Curtiz and starring Humphrey borders filled with abundant planting of both unusual and old Bogart and Ingrid Bergman. Certificate U. Llansadwrn time favourite perennials, shrubs and trees, raised vegetable Reading Room. Doors 7pm. £5 or £4 for groups of more beds and peat bog areas. Large Plant Stall and Refreshments than 3 people. Visit Sinema Sadwrn on Facebook for more with Homemade Cakes. Entrance £3.50 Children free. information or call 07900 908391. Proceeds to the National Garden Scheme raising funds 23 June: for MacMillan Nurses, Marie Curie and many other worthy Annual Drovers’ Walks, Llanwrtyd Wells, leave from 8am to charities (for the full list see www.ngs.org.uk) 10am. Choice of marked routes, 12 or 20 miles, registration Wildlife Trust South & West Wales - East Carmarthenshire in the Neuadd Arms beforehand. Enter online in advance or Group: Moth Recording with Mat Ridley. Looking at Moths on the day. Also guided 8-mile and 5-mile walks, leave at found in overnight light trap. Meet in Carmel Woods National 10am. For more information, see www.green-events.co.uk Nature Reserve Car Park on A476 (SN590157) 300m north or telephone 01591 610666/610236. of Stag & Pheasant Pub at 10.00am. For further information Talley and Cwmdu Summer Fayre. A joint community event, about the Event or the Group please phone Valerie Arnall, organised by the Talley PTA and supported by volunteers Honorary Secretary, on 01267 253485. from both villages, to generate much needed funds for the 25 June: school and another charity. This year it will be taking place CHAIR YOGA in Llandovery: for those with restricted throughout the day in the pub field at Cwmdu and followed mobility who wish to enjoy the full benefits of yoga; gentle by a Twmpath in the evening – please see posters for more movement and deep relaxation for wellbeing. The Bowls details or phone the shop/pub on 01558 685156. Pavilion, Castle Car Park. Wheel chair access. 10.15am – Cwmdu Inn. Food night in the community run restaurant 11.15am. Cost: £5.00. For information telephone Stephanie in conjunction with the Talley and Cwmdu Summer 01558 650534. Fayre. For confirmation, details of the menu and to book Holistic Heaven Yoga with Claire Latimir. 10.00 – 11.00am (recommended), please contact the shop/pub on 01558 small, friendly yoga classes suitable for all at Henllys Estate 685156. SA20 0EW. Tel: 07985 077227 / [email protected] 23 June – 24 June: Holistic Heaven Candlelit evening session Yoga with Claire Annual Vintage Show to be held at Pontargothi Showground, Latimir. 6.00 – 7.00pm small, friendly yoga classes suitable Cothi Bridge, situated A40 Carmarthen – Llandeilo SA32 for all at Henllys Estate SA20 0EW. Tel: 07985 077227 / 7NG organised by Towy Valley Vintage Club. Attractions [email protected] include Vintage & Classic Cars, Motorcycles, Tractors, 26 June: Commercials, Steam Engines, Stationary Engines, Model YOGA with MINDFULNESS in Llandovery. A gentle yoga Display, Dog Show, Boot Sales, Trade Stands, Auto Jumble. class for overall wellbeing, working deeply on body, mind All enquiries to Gaynor Thomas 01269 592515 / 07815 and spirit. Beginners welcome. The Catholic Hall. 6.00p.m - 758692 or Margaret Ellis on 07989 821130. www.tvvc.com 7.30p.m. Cost £6.00. For information telephone Stephanie/ or facebook Towy Valley Vintage Club. Nirbhaya: 01558 650534. 24 June: Whist drive: at 7.30pm in the Church Hall at Llanfihangel Holistic Heaven Yoga with Claire Latimir. 10.00 – 11.00am Rhos y Corn, near Gwernogle, SA32 7RP – MC Harry small, friendly yoga classes suitable for all at Henllys Estate Williams of Ystrad Aeron, prizes, raffle, refreshments. info SA20 0EW. Tel: 07985 077227 / [email protected] 01267 202305. Following dates July 31, August 28 and The Ramblers – Maenclochog (Pembs): A walk around the September 25 2018. beautiful village of Maenclochog taking in the Preseli Hills Llandovery Croquet and Bowls Club – Croquet at the Castle (home of the Bluestones), Neolithic trails and slate quarries. Car Park bowling green from 2.00pm, visitors and beginners Dist. 8 miles. Energetic Explorer map . OL36 Meeting point: welcome. Contact John 07435 786762 for more info. Llandeilo Railway Station. Dep. 9.30am On by car, organised 27 June: by Dinefwr Ramblers. Leader: Janice Evans Tel. 01269 Writing for Fun and Profit, course. 7.00pm to 9.00pm, 593483 Mob. 07814 275017. YMCA, Gerwyn House, 19 Market Square, Llandovery SA20 Llanfihangel Sponsored Walk – route across the top of the 0AB. For anybody crazy enough to have an interest in mountain in aid of Church Funds starting from the wireless writing, offering constructive feedback in a safe environment masts on Mynydd at 3pm down to Y Talardd where for all stages of the writing process.

Please send all emails to: [email protected] The Post 59 Badminton at Llangadog Community Centre every Quiz Night at the Cennen Arms, Trap: Every 4th Thursday Wednesday. Seniors 7.30pm – 10.00pm. Contact: Seniors of the month at 7.30pm with all proceeds being donated to – Ann 01550 777699. Lluest Horse and Pony Trust. Bring a team or join one when Patchwork Quilting Group, Cwrt Henri 1.30 – 4.00pm at you arrive. Good food, drink and great company will be on the Cwrt Henri reading room. This is a small friendly tutored tap all evening. group for quilters of all abilities and experience, from total Llandovery Garden Club are looking forward to an afternoon beginner to advanced level- no experience required. This visiting three gardens in Cilycwm, after which we will have is an opportunity to explore your creative stitchery skills supper at Neuadd Fawr Arms. Will members please get in in a relaxed friendly environment. The cost is £6.50 per touch with Babs Rees at 01550 720771 if they wish to come session This group meets every Wednesday throughout the on this trip so I have some idea of numbers, also you will year. For more information or to book your place contact then have a copy of the menu for the evening from which [email protected] to make your choice. Thank you, I look forward to hearing Holistic Heaven Candlelit evening session Yoga with Claire from you. Latimir. 6.00 – 7.00pm small, friendly yoga classes suitable Llandovery Croquet and Bowls Club – Croquet at the Castle for all at Henllys Estate SA20 0EW. Tel: 07985 077227 / Car Park bowling green from 2.00pm, visitors and beginners [email protected] welcome. Contact John 07435 786762 for more info. The Ramblers – Mynydd Myddfai: Starting at Myddfai IT’S FUN TO SING WITH ‘TYWI HARMONY’: Everyone Community Centre. Country lanes climbing up to Mynydd welcome, no experience needed, no music to read. Learn Myddfai. Extensive views. Returning on paths and country popular, gospel and world music, all in unaccompanied lanes. Dist. 5 miles. Moderate Explorer map . OL12 Meeting harmony. Come and sing great uplifting harmonies with point: Llandovery Railway Station. Dep. 11.00am On by car, this warm and friendly group. Thursdays, 7.00pm, at Maes organised by Dinefwr Ramblers. Leader: Phil Howes Tel. Elfryn Hall, Llandeilo. (far end of Dinefwr Ave, off New Rd, 01550 720112 Mob. 07802 856007. by Spar.) Search our website ‘Tywi Harmony’ to find out Myddfai Farmers Market, at Myddfai Community Hall more. Do phone if it is your first time as dates occasionally 9.00am to 1.00pm. Come along for a wide range of quality change. Enquiries – Vivienne on 01550 779062 or David local produce on sale. Cafe & Gift shop open too. Tel 01550 on 01269 597303. 720449 www.myddfai.org 29 June: Poetry at The Angel, Llandeilo. Meet Last Wednesday of every Gentle chill out yoga with meditation at Henllys Estate month, 6.30pm - 8.30pm, Free Admission. Upstairs Room at SA20 0EW, 12.15pm – 1.15pm. Small, friendly classes with The Angel Hotel. Share your own poetry and prose and/or your Claire Latimir. All welcome 07985 077227. Email: Claire@ other favourites. Simply turn up, Telephone Sandra on: 01550 holistic-heaven.com www.holistic-heaven.com 721197 or Email: [email protected] Llandeilo Country Market. Now in the Vestry of Capel Pilgrim Service at Llanfihangel Rhos y Corn – at 6.30pm Newydd in Crescent Road (next door to the Civic Hall). at St Michael’s Church Llanfihangel, SA32 7RP – the fourth Our producers cook, craft and grow a wide range of Wednesday in the BST months – a very special service of local, seasonal, fresh foods and handcrafted gifts. prayer and mediation - Info Roger Nock on 01267 202347. We are open between 8.30am and 12.30pm – free entry. Llandovery Community Cinema. Darkest Hour (PG) History/ Orders can be taken and be ready for collection every Friday. Drama. Within days of becoming Prime Minister, Winston Find us on Facebook. New cooks, growers and crafters Churchill (Gary Oldman) must face one of his most turbulent always welcomed. and defining trials. Churchill must withstand his darkest hour, 30 June: rally a nation, and attempt to change the course of world Llandovery Community Orchard Working Party, 10.00am history. Doors Open at 6.45pm. Short Film starts at 7.00pm. – 2.00pm. See article on page 8 of The Post Main Film starts at 7.30pm at Rhys Pritchard Memorial Hall, Brechfa Strawberry Tea Party – at 2.30pm in Brechfa Bridge Street, Llandovery SA20 ODD. For further details Church Hall – in aid of St Teilo Church, Brechfa. Contact the Hall Manager on 01550 720258. Cwmdu Inn. Food night in the community run restaurant. 28 June: For details of this week’s chef, the menu and to book YOGA with MINDFULNESS in Llandovery. A gentle yoga (recommended), please contact the shop/pub on 01558 class for overall wellbeing, working deeply on body, mind 685156. and spirit. Beginners welcome. The Bowls Pavilion, Castle St. Paul’s Manordeilo. Coffee Morning and Plant Sale Car Park. 10.30a.m - 12.00. Cost £6.00. For information in the Reading Room, Cwmifor 10.00am – 2.00pm. All telephone Stephanie/Nirbhaya: 01558 650534. proceeds towards the upkeep of St. Paul’s Church. Holistic Heaven Yoga with Claire Latimir. 10.00 – 11.00am 1 JuLY: small, friendly yoga classes suitable for all at Henllys Estate Trecastle Community Hall Craft Fair and Community Café SA20 0EW. Tel: 07985 077227 / [email protected] Local producers selling to local people. Needle crafts, soft Llanwrtyd Wells Thursday Walkers leave the Neuadd Arms toys, food items, paper crafts, jewellery, bags, clothing and Hotel at 10.30am for a walk of about 5 miles. Easy-pace, fancy goods. Join us in the café for hot and cold drinks and friendly group, interesting routes, everybody welcome! homemade cakes. Open 10.00 to 16.00 Sunday April 1st. Please wear boots & appropriate clothing and bring water Follow us on Facebook. Potential sellers are welcome to & a picnic lunch. Contact Geoff on 01591 610701, mobile call in or contact the Community Hall Committee for details. 07960 229919, email: [email protected] Trecastle Community Hall is situated at the west end of the

60 the Post www.postdatum.co.uk village on the A40. Parking available in the layby opposite 4 JuLY: and 100m away towards Llywel near the Antiques Centre. Writing for Fun and Profit, course. 7.00pm to 9.00pm, Brecon Litterpicking: 1st Sunday of the month.Meet YMCA, Gerwyn House, 19 Market Square, Llandovery SA20 10.00am at Watergate Car Park. We meet regularly to help 0AB. For anybody crazy enough to have an interest in remove litter around Brecon town, riverbanks and paths. writing, offering constructive feedback in a safe environment Litter looks unsightly, and can be dangerous to animals for all stages of the writing process. and children. So, why not come and give a small amount Badminton at Llangadog Community Centre every of time? Just two hours can help to keep our lovely town Wednesday. Seniors 7.30pm – 10.00pm. Contact: Seniors looking tidy! It’s a great way to enjoy fresh air, observe local – Ann 01550 777699. nature, by doing great work that benefits the local community Patchwork Quilting Group, Cwrt Henri 1.30 – 4.00pm at which impresses the many visitors coming to beautiful the Cwrt Henri reading room. This is a small friendly tutored Brecon, and a wonderful way in which to show our pride in group for quilters of all abilities and experience, from total the local area. Why not come along and join us? We have beginner to advanced level- no experience required. This the kit, just bring yourself, friends, family! Volunteers needed! is an opportunity to explore your creative stitchery skills Come along to join us on a social stroll around beautiful in a relaxed friendly environment. The cost is £6.50 per Brecon and help keep your town tidy! #KeepBreconTidy @ session This group meets every Wednesday throughout the PLANBrecon facebook.com/PLANBrecon year. For more information or to book your place contact Church on the Mountain – 2.30pm at St Michael’s Church [email protected] Llanfihangel Rhos y Corn SA32 7RP. Special service with Band Tref Llandeilo Town Band: We are a fun wind band for Guest priest Chancellor Dr Patrick Thomas and followed all ages and abilities meeting at Llandeilo Civic Hall, Crescent by tea/coffee time in the Church Hall. Info Roger Nock on Road every Wednesday, 6.30pm upstairs for beginners and 01267 202347. 7.15pm downstairs for the main band. We play a wide range The Ramblers – RSPB Cwm Clydach: Woodland and open of music from swing to film and TV themes and the main moors. Two interesting chapels. Likely to be muddy. Dist. object is for all to enjoy playing – we also socialise in the 8.5 miles. Moderate/Energetic Explorer map: 165. Meeting tea break and (optional!) in the pub afterwards. We have point: Ammanford Tesco car park. Dep 9.30am on by car instruments we can loan out, too. Come along or ring for or R.S.P.B. car park (grid ref.SN683026) Dep. 10.15am, further details: 07811 356778. organised by Dinefwr Ramblers. Leader: Ian Wagstaff Tel. The Ramblers – Merthyr 1 & 2: An interesting walk (choice 01269 823949. of two walks) encompassing town, countryside and some 2 JuLY: of Merthyr Tydfil’s history. Dist. 5.5 or 7.5 miles. Easy/ CHAIR YOGA in Llandovery: for those with restricted Moderate Explorer map: OL12. Meeting point: Llandovery mobility who wish to enjoy the full benefits of yoga; gentle Railway station Dep. 10am and on by car, organised by movement and deep relaxation for wellbeing. The Bowls Dinefwr Ramblers. Leader: Max Hughes Tel. N/A Mob. Pavilion, Castle Car Park. Wheel chair access. 10.15am – 07881 297601. 11.15am. Cost: £5.00. For information telephone Stephanie 5 JuLY: 01558 650534. YOGA with MINDFULNESS in Llandovery. A gentle yoga Llandovery Art Group. We are a friendly self help group of class for overall wellbeing, working deeply on body, mind local artists of all abilities who meet every Monday morning and spirit. Beginners welcome. The Bowls Pavilion, Castle at Dolau Bran Centre, Llandovery. If you are interested in Car Park. 10.30a.m - 12.00. Cost £6.00. For information joining us please phone 03302 210606. telephone Stephanie/Nirbhaya: 01558 650534. Visit to Talley Abbey and Church plus exhibition, Monthly meeting of Capel Dewi Community Association at 6.30pm – with Patricia Edwards (archivist for Talley Parish The Old School, Capel Dewi. 7.00pm. History Group) organised by Llanwrda & Llansadwrn Llanwrtyd Wells Thursday Walkers leave the Neuadd Arms Countrywomen’s Group. Tel: 01550 777347 for further info. Hotel at 10.30am for a walk of about 5 miles. Easy-pace, 3 JuLY: friendly group, interesting routes, everybody welcome! YOGA with MINDFULNESS in Llandovery. A gentle yoga Please wear boots & appropriate clothing and bring water class for overall wellbeing, working deeply on body, mind & a picnic lunch. Contact Geoff on 01591 610701, mobile and spirit. Beginners welcome. The Catholic Hall. 6.00p.m - 07960 229919, email: [email protected] 7.30p.m. Cost £6.00. For information telephone Stephanie/ Llandovery Croquet and Bowls Club – Croquet at the Castle Nirbhaya: 01558 650534. Car Park bowling green from 2.00pm, visitors and beginners Tywi Art Group Untutored life-drawing session, 9.30 to welcome. Contact John 07435 786762 for more info. 12.30 at Cwmifor community centre. An informal, untutored Llansawel Art Club, Thursday mornings from 10.00am to life-drawing group open to all, from beginners to more 12.30pm. Individual work and individual tuition in media of experienced artists, who enjoy the opportunity to practise choice. Ring Dale (Esdaile Hudson FRSA) on 01558 685350. their drawing skills. Cost: £8 per session or £6.50 per Line Dancing held at Llandovery Rugby Club every session if paying for a block of 5 or more. For further Thursday. Beginners 7.00pm – 8.00pm, Intermediate 8.00pm information contact [email protected]. – 9.00pm. For further information ring 07788 622354. Llandovery Croquet and Bowls Club – Croquet at the Castle 6 JuLY: Car Park bowling green from 2.00pm, visitors and beginners Llandeilo Country Market. Now in the Vestry of Capel welcome. Contact John 07435 786762 for more info. Newydd in Crescent Road (next door to the Civic Hall). Please send all emails to: [email protected] The Post 61 Our producers cook, craft and grow a wide range of year. For more information or to book your place contact local, seasonal, fresh foods and handcrafted gifts. [email protected] We are open between 8.30am and 12.30pm – free entry. The Ramblers – Usk Reservoir: A fairly level walk around Orders can be taken and be ready for collection every Friday. the reservoir with good views of the Beacons. Dist. 6 Find us on Facebook. New cooks, growers and crafters miles. Easy/Moderate Explorer map: OL12. Meeting point: always welcomed. Llangadog Railway Station. Dep. 10.30am and on by car, 7 JuLY: organised by Dinefwr Ramblers. Leader: Phil Howes Tel. Llandeilo Antiques and Vintage Monthly Fair at the Civic 01550 720112 Mob. 07802 856007. Hall, Llandeilo. Homemade snacks and refreshments will be 12 JuLY: available at the fair. Doors open at 10.00am and close at YOGA with MINDFULNESS in Llandovery. A gentle yoga 4.00pm. Admission is just £1. Tel: 01267 220260 or 07790 class for overall wellbeing, working deeply on body, mind 293367 for further info. and spirit. Beginners welcome. The Bowls Pavilion, Castle 8 JuLY: Car Park. 10.30a.m - 12.00. Cost £6.00. For information Summer Plant Fair. 10.00am – 4.00pm. Coronation Hall, telephone Stephanie/Nirbhaya: 01558 650534. Pumsaint, SA19 8UW. Free entrance. Llanwrtyd Wells Thursday Walkers leave the Neuadd Arms The Ramblers – Beacons Bonanza 9: Penderyn. Woods, Hotel at 10.30am for a walk of about 5 miles. Easy-pace, waterfalls including Sgwd yr Eira, cave systems and open friendly group, interesting routes, everybody welcome! pathless moorland makes this a route of great variety. At Please wear boots & appropriate clothing and bring water 13.5 miles, 2450’ ascent and some rugged terrain, the & a picnic lunch. Contact Geoff on 01591 610701, mobile degree of difficulty should be noted. Dist. 13.5miles. 07960 229919, email: [email protected] Strenuous Explorer map: OL12. Meeting point: 14 JuLY: Mountain Centre. Dep. 9.00am and on by car, organised Brecon Farmers Market: Second Saturday monthly at the by Dinefwr Ramblers. Leader: Jim S. Tel. N/A Mob. 07851 Brecon Market Hall, 9.30am – 2.00pm. 355303. Hwyl yr Haf / Summer Celebration with live music, bar 9 JuLY: and barbecue at The Old School, Capel Dewi. 7.30pm £5 NAAFI Morning at Llandovery Youth and Community Centre, admission. 11.00am – 1.00pm. For more information contact us on 15 JuLY: 01554 757957. Trecastle Farmer’s Market and Community Café: all local CHAIR YOGA in Llandovery: for those with restricted producers. Bread, Eggs, Cheese, Ready Meals, Preserves, mobility who wish to enjoy the full benefits of yoga; gentle Fancy Goods, Garden Produce and Plants in season. Monthly movement and deep relaxation for wellbeing. The Bowls on the third Sunday from 1.00 pm onwards. Join us in the Pavilion, Castle Car Park. Wheel chair access. 10.15am – community café for hot and cold drinks and homemade 11.15am. Cost: £5.00. For information telephone Stephanie cakes. Follow us on Facebook. Potential sellers are welcome 01558 650534. to call in or contact the Community Hall Committee for Llandovery Art Group. We are a friendly self help group of details. Trecastle Community Hall is situated at the west local artists of all abilities who meet every Monday morning end of the village on the A40. Parking available in the layby at Dolau Bran Centre, Llandovery. If you are interested in opposite and 100m away towards Llywel near the Antiques joining us please phone 03302 210606. Centre. 10 JuLY: The Ramblers – Ogmore by sea: Castle, stepping stones, YOGA with MINDFULNESS in Llandovery. A gentle yoga coastal path and inland walking. Good variety of birds. class for overall wellbeing, working deeply on body, mind Dist. 8 miles. Moderate Explorer map: 151. Meeting point: and spirit. Beginners welcome. The Catholic Hall. 6.00p.m - Methyr Mawr car park (next to bridge) grid ref SS884774 7.30p.m. Cost £6.00. For information telephone Stephanie/ Dep. 10.30am, organised by Dinefwr Ramblers. Leader: Ian Nirbhaya: 01558 650534. Wagstaff Tel. 01269 823949. 11 JuLY: 16 JuLY: Writing for Fun and Profit, course. 7.00pm to 9.00pm, CHAIR YOGA in Llandovery: for those with restricted YMCA, Gerwyn House, 19 Market Square, Llandovery SA20 mobility who wish to enjoy the full benefits of yoga; gentle 0AB. For anybody crazy enough to have an interest in movement and deep relaxation for wellbeing. The Bowls writing, offering constructive feedback in a safe environment Pavilion, Castle Car Park. Wheel chair access. 10.15am – for all stages of the writing process. 11.15am. Cost: £5.00. For information telephone Stephanie Badminton at Llangadog Community Centre every 01558 650534. Wednesday. Seniors 7.30pm – 10.00pm. Contact: Seniors Llandovery Art Group. We are a friendly self help group of – Ann 01550 777699. local artists of all abilities who meet every Monday morning Patchwork Quilting Group, Cwrt Henri 1.30 – 4.00pm at at Dolau Bran Centre, Llandovery. If you are interested in the Cwrt Henri reading room. 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Would you like a full by deep tissue manipulation with movement education to family tree, detailed research into individual ancestors or help help relieve problems such as back, shoulder and neck solving a family mystery? I am an experienced family history pain; sports or work related injuries; restricted movement or researcher and particularly enjoy uncovering the personal stories mobility. James McCormack 01269 841859/07966 869162 of everyday life. Please email [email protected] or call www.rolfing-james.co.uk. 08/18(12) 01558 650525. 10/18(12) COMPLEMENTARY THERAPY FUNDRAISING HOLISTIC & SPORTS MASSAGE THERAPIST: CAROL DEBORAH The Green House. Visit Llandeilo’s very own Aladdin’s cave! LORD IIHHT ICHT FFHT. Fully qualified & insured member of the Used goods and clothing always available at reasonable prices: Federation of Holistic Therapists for 18 years. Treatments available books, bric-a-brac, household goods, toys, you name it we’ve are: SPORTS MASSAGE – Specifically aimed to release tight, painful probably got it in a variety of colours and sizes. Also new fairtrade & fatigued muscles. (Including a postural assessment & stretching goods, cards, candles, incense, instruments and eco-friendly techniques.) DEEP TISSUE & THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE – Eases tight toiletries available. The Green House gratefully accepts donations muscles & improves circulation & lymph flow. AROMATHERAPY of saleable clothing and household goods to raise funds. In order MASSAGE – A soothing massage combining pure essential to maximise the effectiveness of the money raised the shop is oils to enhance well being & restore the body’s natural balance. staffed by volunteers. Money raised funds local environmental AROMATHERAPY FACIAL MASSAGE/INDIAN HEAD MASSAGE/ projects and campaigns. For further info contact The Greenhouse, REFLEXOLOGY. All treatments can be adapted to suit individual Rhosmaen St, Llandeilo, 01558 822646. Opening Hours: Mon, needs. Gift vouchers also available. Contact CAROL LORD on Tues, Thurs, Fri and alternate Saturdays. 04/19(12) LLANDOVERY (01550) 721753. 02/19(12) GARDENING — MACHINERY Copying and Printing Services GARDEN MACHINES — All Small Engines. At The Old Post Postdatum. Typesetting & Design • Booklets • Leaflets Office, Manordeilo. Service and repairs. Sales of New and Used Business Cards • Invoice Pads • Letterheads • Raffle machines. Pickup, delivery and callout available. Open Mon – Fri Tickets • Function Cards • Gift Cards • Calendars • Mugs 9.00am – 5.00pm, Closed Wednesday, open Saturday 9.00am T-Shirts and Hoodies • Show Schedules • Black & White – 12.00 noon. Tel. Roger or Sean 01550 777350. 08/18(12) and Colour Copying upto A3. Large Format Printing: Vinyl Banners • Self Adhesive Stickers • Sign Boards Window Cling • Custom Wallpaper • Canvas Prints • Posters Architectural Plans • Cassette Banners. Tel: 01550 721225, Email: [email protected] www.postdatum.co.uk counselling COUNSELLOR: Experienced and qualified female counsellor offering confidential space at affordable rates. Something troubling you or on your mind? Struggling with how you’re feeling? Talking therapy can help. No problem too big or small. For many years I have worked with men, women, young people, children, couples and families. To find out how I can help or to arrange an initial appointment call me (Cathrin) on 07870 888141. Website: www.cathrinwildwood.co.uk. 03/19(12)

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Contact Pete Nitsch BSc, Hons, DAAS on 01550 777108 Transit van and a smaller van, and am able to hire a larger capacity or mob: 07790 210397 02/19(12) Luton van for larger items & jobs. Extra hands can be called upon AGAP LANDSCAPES. Specialists in Hard & Soft Landscaping. too, when required. Please phone Jerry on 01591 620327 or 07803 All aspects of fencing / decking / pergolas / driveways / 589627, or email: [email protected] 09/18(6) patio’s / paths / shed and shed bases, hedge cutting / tree work / pruning and garden maintenance. Free quotes and fully MASSAGE insured. Tel: 01558 543087 or Mob: 07990 554667. DEEP TISSUE, SWEDISH, AND HOLISTIC MASSAGE. www.agap-landscapes.co.uk. 10/18(6) Clare Hallam. Registered Massage therapist and ITEC qualified. GARDEN PURSUIT – fOR ALL ASPECTS OF GARDEN & The focus of this treatment is to alleviate tight, painful and fatigued HOME IMPROVEMENTS. Projects! Problems! 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Hara 01570 493729/07790 643216. kindling, patio pressure washing/cleaning within 20 mile radius 1 to 1 or 8 week course and support group (also healing therapies of Llandovery. Tel. Dilwyn 07770 455255. Visit us on Facebook and Sound Yoga). Llandeilo to Llandovery Areas – Relaxation or email: [email protected] 07/18(6) Techniques – Anna 07813 475470. (also Aromatherapy Massage handyman and Reiki). Plus weekly in LLandovery Community Centre. Trapp/ Home Maintenance & repairs: Painting and decorating. Llandeilo/Talley Areas – Weekly meditation class. Yeshe 07717 Patios, paths, ponds, shed bases and shed construction. 368207 (also therapeutic massage, yoga and Reiki). 06/18(6) Also Carpentry. Call Neil on 07871 539958 or email: OSTEOPATHY [email protected] 06/18(6) David Rodway & Associates. Osteopaths registered under HOMEOPATHY the Osteopaths Act 1993. Free telephone advice, accurate PETRA WOOD RSHOM, registered homeopath practising in diagnosis, effective treatment. David Rodway is South Wales’s Carmarthen. I treat all ages from pregnancy/newborn to old age, most experienced osteopath and rare in being recognized by BUPA. and all conditions. Homeopathy can help to remove the underlying First visit up to an hour and 30 minutes subsequently. 5 New Road, causes for illness in gentle but profound ways, allowing you to LLANDEILO. 01782 298767. www.OsteopathDr.co.uk 06/18(6) move on from your state of ill health. You can regain new energy and face stresses in a more relaxed way, as well as getting relief PAINTER & DECORATOR HAYDN ADAMS, For all your internal & external painting from physical symptoms. For more information please contact and decorating. Insurance and contract work undertaken. 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Available all with an excellent record of student success. Please contact Lynne year round including weekends, evenings and bank holidays. Roberts on 01558 824431. 10/17(12) Bookings taken for regular visits. ISCP Canine Practitioner - ISCP PHYSICS/FFISEG Retired physics teacher provides physics tuition at Dip. Canine. Prac., member of National Register of Dog Trainers A, AS, and GCSE level. (Cymraeg a Saesneg) Llandeilo area. Phone: and Behaviourists. Fully Insured and DBS checked. Contact 01558 669196, Mobile: 07773 124820. 09/18(6) Lyn on 01550 722917. 07/18(6) PIANO LESSONS: Beginner to Advanced, Grades 1 to 8 with ABRSM or learn for fun: Pop, Rock, and Blues. Will travel to yours, photographer or come to my home studio in Llangadog. Call Ben Montaigue on Photographer in Llandeilo area. Family, children and 07969 887271 or Email: [email protected] 12/18(12) babies. Small studio available or we can use a destination Classical Guitar Lessons. 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Tues: 4.00pm – 5.30pm Lessons only Fri: 1.00pm – 2.00pm Family/Lane Myddfai: Last Wed of Month, 9.00am – 1.00pm. Tel: 01550 720449 Brecon: 2nd Saturday of month at the Brecon Market Hall, 9.30am – 2.00pm. Tues: 5.30pm – 6.30pm Recreational Public Swimming Swimming Fri: 2.00pm – 4.00pm School Usage TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRES Tues: 6.30pm – 7.30pm Family/Lane Fri: 4.00pm – 5.00pm Lessons only Llandovery: Open seasonally, Easter to Oct, standard hours 10.00am – 4.00pm, Swimming Mon – Sat. High season, extended hours 10.00am – 1.00pm and 1.30pm – 5.00pm, Fri: 5.00pm – 7.00pm Public Swimming 7 days. Enquiries to 01874 622485. Wed: 7.30am – 8.30am Recreational Public Sun: 9.30am – 11.00pm Group Splash Llanwrtyd Wells: Tel. 01591 610666. 10.00am – 1.00pm; 1.30pm – 5.00pm Swimming 11.00pm – 12.00pm Recreational Wed: 9.00am – 12.00am School Usage Public Swimming LOCAL POLICE Wed: 12.00pm – 1.00pm Recreational Public 12.00pm – 2.00pm Family/Lane Tel. 0845 3302000. 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BRECON ADVICE CENTRE Swansea D — — 06.04 09.34 14.35 18.21 04.31 09.15 13.12 18.17 11.12 15.29 Tel. 01874 624595 D — — 06.15 09.45 — 18.32 04.42 09.26 13.23 18.28 11.20 15.39 12 Castle Street, Brecon, Powys LD3 9BU: Llanelli D — 05.20 06.25 09.55 14.53 18.42 04.50 09.34 13.32 18.40 11.32 15.49 Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri 10.00am – 1.00pm Ffairfach D — 05.54x 06.59x 10.29x 15.27x 19.16x 05.24x 10.10x 14.08x 19.14x 12.08x 16.27x Llandeilo D — 05.59 07.06 10.34 15.32 19.21 05.29 10.15 14.13 19.19 12.13 16.32 Traveline: 0800 464 0000 Llangadog D — 06.08 07.16 10.43 15.42 19.30 05.39 10.24 14.23 19.28 12.22 16.42 Llanwrda D — 06.12 07.19 10.47 15.45 19.34 05.42 10.28 14.26 19.32 12.26 16.45 Bus Times Llandovery A — 06.22 07.26 10.53 15.52 19.40 05.49 10.34 14.33 19.38 12.32 16.52 (Note: Summary of main services only shown. Cynghordy D — — 07.37x 11.04x 16.03x 19.51x 05.59x 10.45x 14.44x 19.49x 12.43x 17.03x Llanwrtyd D — — 08.08 11.21 16.24 20.31 06.16 11.05 15.01 20.08 13.00 17.20 Please check with bus company for full Timetable) Llandrindod D 06.18 — 08.45 12.01 16.59 21.19 06.55 11.40 15.42 20.42 13.43 18.01 Llandovery – Lampeter Shrewsbury A 07.57 — 10.14 13.32 18.28 22.54 08.22 13.09 17.11 22.08 15.12 19.38 via Llansawel (A - 288) or Pumsaint (B - 289) Llandovery (Car Park) A 9.15 am (Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri) Shrewsbury D 04.49 — 05.56 10.09 14.05 18.24 05.16 09.00 13.58 17.57 12.04 16.18 Llandovery (Car Park) B 12.50 pm (Mon & Fri only) Llandrindod D — — 07.35 12.00 15.41 19.56 06.54 10.34 15.40 19.27 13.41 18.03 Caio Post Office B 10.55 am (Tues & Thurs only) Llanwrtyd D — — 08.09 12.31 16.23 20.30 07.23 11.07 16.11 20.08 14.12 18.34 Cynghordy D — — 08.22x 12.44x 16.36x 20.44x 07.35x 11.20x 16.24x 20.22x 14.25x 18.48x Golden Grove – Llandeilo – Carmarthen (277) Wed & Sat only Llandovery D — 06.42 08.34 12.56 16.48 20.56 07.47 11.32 16.36 20.34 14.37 19.00 Sat am Wed am Wed & Sat p.m. Llanwrda D — 06.48x 08.40x 13.02x 16.54x 21.02x 07.53x 11.38x 16.42x 20.40x 14.43x 19.06x Gelli Aur/Golden Grove 8.35 9.10 Carmarthen (Bus Stn.) 1.45 Llangadog D — 06.52x 08.44x 13.06x 16.58x 21.06x 07.56x 11.42x 16.46x 20.44x 14.47x 19.10x Ffair-fach 8.40 9.15 (church) 1.51 Llandeilo D — 07.03 08.56 13.18 17.10 21.17 08.08 11.54 16.58 20.55 14.59 19.21 Llandeilo (Yr Hen Vic) 8.45 9.20 Nantgaredig (square) 2.04 Fairfach D — 07.06 08.58 13.20 17.12 21.20 08.10 11.56 17.00 20.58 15.01 19.24 Salem (opp. Angel Inn) 8.55 9.30 Felindre 2.16 Llanelli D — 07.45 09.39 14.04 17.52 22.01 08.55 12.42 17.40 21.38 15.41 20.04 Capel Isaac 9.05 9.40 Capel Isaac 2.38 Swansea A — 08.08 10.02 14.25 18.14 22.25 09.22 13.01 18.09 22.06 16.03 20.25 Felindre 9.29 10.04 Salem (Angel Inn) 2.47 x = Service stops on request Nantgaredig (square) shelter 9.42 10.17 Llandeilo (Yr Hen Vic) 2.57 National Rail Enquiries 03457 48 49 50 Abergwili (shelter) 9.54 10.29 Ffair-fach 3.02 Carmarthen (Bus Stn.) 10.01 10.36 Gelli Aur/Golden Grove 3.07 or visit www.nationalrail.co.uk

Llandovery – Llandeilo – Carmarthen (280/281) All services operate Mon-Sat, 281 280 281 280 281 280 281 280 except where shown: S+NS L’dovery(car park) 7.00 8.50 10.45 12.20 14.00 16.25 17.50 19.10 NS: Mon to Fri only. Llanwrda 7.10 9.00 10.55 12.30 14.10 16.35 17.59 19.18 S: Saturdays only. Llansadwrn 7.15 9.05 11.00 12.35 14.15 16.40 18.04 .— Llangadog (Rhyd-y-Fro) .— 9.14 .— 12.44 .— 16.48 .— .— Llangadog (Common) 7.24 .— 11.09 .— 14.24 .— 18.12 .— All times and other details Cwmifor .— .— 11.21 .— 14.36 .— .— .— quoted in Noticeboard are Llandeilo, New Road 7.39 9.31 11.29 13.01 14.44 17.07 18.25 19.32 believed to be correct, Carmarthen 8.22 10.14 12.12 13.44 15.27 17.45 19.03 20.02 but no responsibility 281 280 281 280 281 280 281 280 can be accepted for any Carmarthen 6.05 7.20 9.15 10.20 12.20 14.20 16.20 17.50 errors or changes that Llandeilo 6.36 8.00 9.59 11.00 13.04 15.00 17.04 18.29 may occur. Cwmifor .— .— 10.05 .— 13.10 .— 17.10 .— You are advised to Llangadog (Common) .— ..— 10.17 .— 13.22 .— 17.21 .— check details. Llangadog (Rhyd) .— 8.13 .— 11.13 .— 15.13 .— 18.42 Please notify The Post of Llansadwrn (Shelter) .— 8.21 10.26 11.21 13.31 15.21 17.29 18.50 any inaccuracies Llanwrda 6.49 8.26 10.31 11.26 13.36 15.26 17.34 18.55 L’dovery(car park) 6.58 8.36 10.41 11.36 13.46 15.36 17.44 19.05 or changes.