The Post Your Local Community Magazine Over 4800 copies Number 271 August 2018 Published by PostDatum, 24 Stone Street, Llandovery, Carms SA20 0JP Tel: 01550 721225 THE ORCHID STUDY GROUP PRESENTS ITS 11TH WELSH ORCHID FESTIVAL 1ST & 2ND SEPTEMBER 2018 To be held at the National Botanic Garden of Wales Llanarthne, Carmarthenshire, Wales SA32 8HN The Welsh Orchid Festival welcomes the return of some Festival opening hours: Saturday: 10.00am – 6.00pm of your favourite orchid nurseries, as well as new traders Sunday: 10.00am – 4.00pm with a dazzling array of rare orchid species and hybrids Normal admission fees to the Garden apply. Entry into for sale, and some of their finest and most spectacular the Orchid Marquee, talks and demonstrations is free. blooms. For a full list of attendees and programme of talks, There will also be stalls selling carnivorous plants, visit the OSG website: www.orchidstudygroup.org.uk orchid companion plants, botanical paintings and other (which will be updated regularly), or telephone the works of art, as well as orchid and general plant books. Secretary on: 01269 498002. Regular talks and demonstrations on all aspects of For information on the National orchid cultivation for both beginner and experienced Botanic Garden of Wales, please visit grower will be held throughout the weekend, as well as their website: www.gardenofwales.org. a workshop on orchid micropropagation. uk or telephone: 01558 667149. 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Originally a film starring Pete Postlethwaite, Ewan McGregor and Stephen Tomkinson, it was adapted for the stage by Mark Harman. Billed as a comedy drama, it is based on the true story of the mining village of Grimsdale in the aftermath of the 1984/85 miners’ strike. Be prepared to have your heartstrings pulled. There are laughs, sadness, loss and victory, romance, political stitch-ups. Those of us of a certain age will remember the tragedy of the miners’ battles with Margaret Thatcher’s government. The repercussions can still be felt in mining communities everywhere, whether in South Yorkshire or South Wales. Sian Morris has handed the directorial baton to her son-in-law, Jean-Paul (King Arthur in Spamalot) while her two older grandchildren, Dylan and Harriet, have now joined the cast; it was only a matter of time! Music is provided by the brass section of the Carmarthen Symphonic Wind Band. I’m not sure what a flugelhorn is, but it’s an important component in the ensemble. Gloria is allowed to join the brass band because of her expertise with this instrument, in spite of the fact that she is working for the opposition – the National Coal Board. A departure from the usual offerings of Just Good Friends, we will still be guaranteed an evening of professional entertainment of the standard we have learned to expect from this group. Book your tickets now, £8 and £6 from Sian Morris 01267 237386 Mari Mitchell Septic Tanks & Cesspools emptied FRIENDLY FAMILY BUSINESS Registered Waste Carriers Tel: 01550 720309 Mobile: 07831 461414 02/19(12) 11/18(12) Please send all emails to: [email protected] THE POST 3 LLANDEILO ROTARY CLUB PLoughman’s LUNCH 2018 Left to right Llandeilo Rotary Club President Richard Hughes & Mayor Councillor Edward Thomas On Friday, 15 June Llandeilo Rotary Club held their annual main fund raising event The Ploughman’s Lunch 12/18(12) at the Civic Hall in Llandeilo. Visitors from Llandeilo & the surrounding area started to arrive from late morning & the Civic Hall was filled to capacity by the time lunch was served which included EYNON PRICE cold meats, new potatoes, rice & salads with a glass of wine or soft drink for £7 per head. Landscaping President Richard Hughes & Major elect Councillor Edward Thomas, who presented President Richard with & Groundworks a cheque, formally declared the afternoon open. A little later the main raffle was drawn by the Mayor All projects completely co-ordinated with the winning ticket of £100 going to Llinos Wood and undertaken by myself. of Llangadog, 2nd Prize of £50 to Karen Maguire of New Ponds • Feature Ponds & Lakes Cwmdu & 3rd Prize of £25 to a Mrs Jones. Landscape & Garden Design Other prizes were dining vouchers from the Plough Site Clearance & Excavation Est. 30 Years Inn at Rhosmaen & the Cottage Inn plus whisky & wine Expert Septic Tank Installation or Renovation prizes. The next draw was the Bottle Raffle of spirits & wines PLEASE CALL FOR A FREE QUOTATION with the 1st Prize going to Eirlys Revitt of Llandeilo & Every job is 100% satisfaction guaranteed 2nd & 3rd prizes to C Moses & Karen Davies. Fully Licensed Waste Carrier In all this increasingly popular event gave people a Fully Licensed Waste Transfer Station chance to meet old friends, make new ones whilst at the same time to enjoy good food knowing that the proceeds TOP SOIL FOR SALE of the afternoon would go to worthy causes. Well Composted Horse Manure, Hardcore, To this end the event raised £1400 & this amount will Bark, Pond Sealing Clay for Sale 03/19(12) at a later date be formally presented to the President’s chosen charities Tenovus and MS Society Wales & other Tel: 01558 822434 local charities. President Richard Hughes would like to thank the Mob: 07970 906489 Mayor Councillor Edward Thomas, Ladies of Inner Brynhyfryd Farm, Llandeilo, SA19 7HS Wheel & their friends, all those businesses who www.landscaping–specialist.co.uk generously donated prizes & fellow Rotarians who all helped to make the day such a great success. 4 THE POST www.postdatum.co.uk 07/18(12) Please send all emails to: [email protected] THE POST 5 06/19(12) 10/18(12) 6 THE POST www.postdatum.co.uk Peter Rees owner of Erwlon Caravan and Camping ERWLON CARAVAN AND Park said “We are delighted to have won the Gold award in the recent Carmarthenshire Tourism Awards. CAMPING PARK CROWNED To be recognised for our quality of offering, facilities and customer service is so rewarding. It also makes it BEST IN CARMARTHENSHIRE especially rewarding to have won the award in the year where we have expanded our offering and introduced our glamping pods to the site. This not only allows our regular guests to bring friends and family with them but also introduces Erwlon to new customers. Erwlon and Riverside Pods are open all year round and to find out more about the on-site facilities, availability and to book online head to www.erwlon.co.uk. At the recent Carmarthenshire Tourism Awards, which were held at the Diplomat Hotel in Llanelli, Erwlon Caravan and Camping Park proudly took home the award for the Best Caravan, Camping and Glamping site of the Year. Based in the town of Llandovery, on the edge of the Brecon Beacons, Erwlon is a 5 star family run site, offering visitors to the area a holiday experience in a 10/18(6) beautiful countryside location. The Carmarthenshire Tourism Awards, which are held every 2 years, showcase the best of the tourism and hospitality industry within the county and with hundreds of entries received, Erwlon are delighted to come away with the Gold award in their category. Erwlon was established in 1950’s as a diversification from the farm and has been run by the Rees family ever since. Priding themselves on offering visitors a wonderful base for their holiday in Carmarthenshire, on site dedicated family and adults only areas make it a great choice for a caravan or camping holiday. The focus at Erwlon has always been about providing a family friendly feel. On site facilities include a comfortable shower and toilet block including family changing areas, super pitches (which include hard standing, your own water point and grey waste discharge plus of course an electric hook-up) a children’s play area, a dog walking area and Wi-Fi.