Llangennech Scouts AGM
Big thank you to all the helpers, uniformed and non-uniformed, who do so much to run Llangennech Scouts, and well done to the Scouts for their achievements, privilege to attend the AGM tonight.
Summer Reading Challenge
The Reading Agency’s Summer Reading Challenge is now underway across England and Wales! This year’s ‘Read to the Beat’ theme celebrates the connection between stories and music, encouraging children to discover the joy of reading over the summer holidays....
Rhodri Morgan statue unveiling
Privilege to attend the unveiling of a statue of Rhodri Morgan in front of the Senedd by members of his family…. Former First Minister of Wales, man of the people, leader who did so much to shape modern Wales.
Veterans Breakfast
Congratulations Links … especially Andrew, Andy and Michelle for an excellent Veterans Breakfast at the Antioch Centre, complete with beautiful singing from Cor Curiad (first time I’ve listened to a live Choir at breakfast time!).
Llanelli Star Column….. on Armed Forces Day and better housing, services and protections for our forces and their families
Last Saturday, Pembrey Country Park became the centre of attention as it proudly hosted the Wales National Armed Forces Day celebrations. Armed Forces Day is our chance to honour all those in the entire Armed Forces Community. Whether deployed,...
Pride in Place Programme Board Member recruitment
Residents, community leaders and business representatives in Llanelli are being invited to apply to join the new Pride in Place Neighbourhood Board that’ll help shape the future of their area through a £20m, 10-year investment programme focussing on the...
HM Coastguard payment cuts a “kick in the teeth”
I’m concerned HM Coastguard has informed volunteer Coastguard Rescue Officers that from September they’ll no longer receive hourly remuneration for attending incidents, training exercises and operational duties. This is a serious matter here locally with our long coastline and treacherous estuaries. The decision is a...
Pembrey hosts Wales National Armed Forces Day event
A big thank you to Lord Vernon Coaker, Minister of State at the Ministry of Defence for not only attending the Wales National Armed Forces Day event in Pembrey today, but spending so much time with our veterans, cadets,...
Llanelli footballer helps to mark DeaflympicsGB team success with visit to Parliament
Privilege to meet Samuel Evans from Llanelli, Vice-Captain of the GB Deaf Men’s Football Team at an event in Parliament this week to celebrate the success of the DeaflympicsGB Team at the Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics. Good luck to Samuel...
Llanelli More in Common Partnership
On the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the tragic murder of Jo Cox MP, more than important than ever that we bring our communities together and heal division, and this weekend, it was a privilege to welcome Richard...