Pontyberem Carnival
Congratulations to the Charlie and the Chocolate Factory team on winning in the Pontyberem Carnival. Great to see everyone enjoying the sunshine.
Sensory walk with Guide Dogs Cymru
It was quite an experience trying to walk around safely with white stick while blindfolded… thanks to Guide Dogs Cymru. It really helps you understand what people like Steve and Andrea are up against. There is lots we need...
Touchscreen crisis looms if tech giants don’t pay up
Shocking that rare metals, crucial for smartphones, are not recycled and that the greed of big tech companies means we could soon run out of these materials, which are also used in vital medical equipment and solar panels. I...
Llanelli Voices at Ffwrnes Theatre
Great to see pictures of this amazing beach art and colourful graffiti art as part of exhibition st Ffwrnes Theatre… resulting from Llanelli Voices project, bringing young and not so young together, including those with dementia. Just seen the...
My views on decision to suspend Parliament
This is an outrageous decision which seeks to take away the voice of the people at a crucial time for our country. During the referendum campaign, Boris Johnson said that he wanted to bring power back to Parliament, but...
Grant success for Goods Shed heritage project
I am delighted that the National Lottery has awarded the Llanelli Railway Goods Shed Trust a grant of £9,000 to deliver an exciting heritage project for young people. We plan to involve local schoolchildren in learning about our industrial and maritime...
A no deal Brexit would be a complete disaster for the UK
This article first appeared in the Llanelli Star 16/08/19 This is a very dangerous moment for our country. We now have a Prime Minister who gives the impression a No Deal Brexit is a viable option. It is not....
Enter the Best Small Shops Competition 2019
We have some fantastic small shops in the Llanelli constituency, so I would encourage all local shop owners to consider nominating their business for the Best Small Shops Competition 2019. The deadline for entry is 9th September – you...
Thanks to our First Responders
Many thanks to our local First Responders for the amazing work they do to save lives in the crucial moments after a medical emergency. They are volunteers who are trained by the Welsh Ambulance Service to provide emergency care...
Support for Carers of Alcohol and Substance Misuse
Congratulations to Support for Carers of Alcohol and Substance Misuse on getting £10,000 from National Lottery’s Awards for All, so they can give vital support to those who are living with and caring for someone with drink or drug problems. Find...