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Pool finals night set
The awards presentation night of the Ammanford and District summer pool league is due to take place on Friday, September 13, at Garnant Cons Club.The event is due to begin at 7pm with the singles final followed by the league cup final.The matches will
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Pigeon club out on a wing
Amman Valley Pigeon Club results for the race flown from Epsom n August 25:1st: S Evans; 2nd: K Bryan; 3rd K Bryan; 4th: DG Davies and son; 5th: DG Davies and son; 6th: M Wilkinson.
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Ynys on top in seven goal thriller
Neath and District LeaguePremier DivisionYnysmeudwy Athletic 4 Park Travellers 3The Athletic kicked off their Premier League campaign with an excellent home win over Park Travellers.The hosts took an early lead from James West before the Travellers equalised.But
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Amman Valley park is transformed thanks to funding
AN Amman Valley disused tennis and basketball court has been transformed into a multi use games and skateboard park thanks to a community council. The Cwmllynfell park which also features a cableway zip slide is the result of extensive discussion with
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Ammanford baker signs up for Cardiff half marathon
COMPLETING this year’s Cardiff Half Marathon in less than three hours would be the icing on the cake for Ammanford baker Alison John. Mrs John has signed up for the October 6 event to raise money for Guide Dogs Cymru. She aims to power walk
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Ammanford petrol station targeted by thieves
AMMANFORD police are seeking information on an attempted burglary at the town’s Tesco petrol station. The incident happened sometime between 10.30pm on Friday, August 23 and 6am on Saturday, August 24. Speaking of the incident Detective Inspector
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Towy Valley tyre amnesty announced
RESIDENTS in the Towy Valley are being urged to have a good clear out and take advantage of a waste and tyre amnesty being held in Llandovery.The council’s waste and recycling section has teamed up with Tidy Towns to reduce fly-tipping and encourage
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Grand prize at the Fishermans'
Glanaman’s Clwb Godre’r Mynydd Du (The Fishermens’), is to host the Cwmamman Open Darts Tournament on Saturday, September 28. The event offers a massive £1,000 first prize with £500 on offer to the runner-up.Cwmamman Road
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Newton House opens its doors to public
LLANDEILO’S Newton House will be one of hundreds of much-loved museums, historic buildings and hidden gems that will welcome thousands of visitors this month as part of the annual Open Doors programme. Owned by the National Trust, Newton House in
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Llanelli theatre celebrates first live gig
A NIGHT of contemporary welsh Music with some of Wales’ leading bands at the moment – Yr Ods, Clinigol, Castro and Bromas. This gig is one not to be missed and is at the Ffwrnes, Llanelli on Friday, September 27. ‘Yr Ods’ are currently
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Cwmamman end season on a low
Llanelli and District BowlsParc Howard 94 Cwmamman 56Cwmamman, following five straight victories, were hoping to finish their season on a high, but their fine run came to an end in their final match.Cwm suffered a heavy loss in their last league game
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Darts AGM set to meet
The Annual General Meeting of the Wednesday Night Winter Darts League will be held tomorrow (Thursday, September 5) at 7.30pm at the Derlwyn Arms, Upper Brynamman.Any new teams looking to join the league are asked to attend.For more information, contact
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Panthers roar to opening victory
Women’s RugbyPenybanc Panthers 31 Lampetern 22The setting could not have been better for the first ever league game for the Penybanc Panthers, the Amman Valley’s only women’s rugby team.The sun was shining and there was a buoyant crowd
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Llandeilo news
PHOTOSHOP COURSE - New courses start at the Llandeilo Community Education Centre this September. Swansea University’s ‘Working With Digital Image Course’ will show how to improve and modify digital photographs using Adobe Photoshop.
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GCG, Cwmgors & Tairgwaith news
GCG ADVICE CLINIC AND SOCIAL GROUP - The Gwaun cae Gurwen Advice Clinic and Social Group offers a signposting and advice service, as well as opportunities for socialising and learning new skills at the New Community Hall, New Road, Gwaun cae Gurwen.The
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Cross Hands news
iPAD COURSE - If you’re Fifty plus and want to learn how to get online using the latest technology, there’s an Over 50’s iPad course starting at Cross hands Library on Wednesday, September 11. This free course is perfect for absolute
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Carmel news
WI - Nantygroes WI hold their next meeting on Thursday, September 12 in Carmel Hall. The speaker will be Heather Summer who will give a talk and demonstration on Classical and Folk Music. Names and money will be taken for the trip to Leominster and Hampton
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Pensioners take a look at castles' past
Capel Hendre pensioners have been soaking up some of the nation's rich history - thanks to a lottery grant.The village OAP Club has received funding to cover the cost of a series of visits to the castles of Wales where members can learn about the
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Ammanford end season on a low
South Wales Premier League CricketSwansea beat Ammanford by seven wickets.Ammanford ended their 2013 campaign on a dismal note fully in keeping with the rest of their season when they lost at Swansea by seven wickets on Saturday.Ammanford captain Alun
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Dusty Springfield’s anniversary celebrated in new play
This year is the 50th anniversary of the start of Dusty Springfield’s solo career. The iconic singer, who for millions was the definitive pop diva, launched her first solo hit record ‘I Only Want to Be With You’ in 1963. Celebrating
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Amman Valley dementia centre celebrates new expansion
HAFAN Dementia Care - Amman Valley’s leading respite home for those suffering with Dementia - is celebrating the completion of months of building work to expand the centre, with an official opening later this month. Following grant funding, the
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Bryn sunk by new boys
Neath and District LeaguePremier DivisionBryn Rovers 1 Briton Ferry 3Bryn suffered a real heartbreaker at Cae Criced on Saturday when they went down against Premier Division newcomers Briton Ferry. The home team should perhaps have held a comfortable
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Waun miss out as Cymmer claim promotion
Neath and District BowlsCymmer 67.25 Gwaun cae Gurwen 43The Waun travelled to Cymmer to play their penultimate game of the season and again found themselves short of numbers.Despite having beaten Cymmer at home some three weeks previously they knew that
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Drovers face Llanelli test
Llandovery and Llanelli will battle it out at Church Bank this Saturday to decide who will represent the Scarlets region in this year's British and Irish Cup, writes Huw S Thomas.Last Saturday Llanelli beat Carmarthen Quins 16-15 to get through to
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Youngsters get Scarlets fever
Llandybie's young stars of the future received a double dose of inspiration from the heroes of the present at the weekend.As part of the club's junior recruitment drive ahead of the new campaign, young players enjoyed a special training session
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Garnswllt news
CARNIVAL SUCCESS - The first carnival in Garnswllt for 17 years was a great success with a wonderful turnout.The community came out an had a great time. Bill led the parade with a moving rendition of our national anthem on the bagpipes with Andrea on
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Llandovery news
FUN DAY - Llandovery YFC are holding a fun day and BBQ on September 8 at Cefnbenydd, Llnanwrda at 3pm, weather permitting. All members and their families are welcome including any new members who are interested in joining. For further information contact
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Ammanford news
YN Y CAPELI - Nos Iau, Medi 19 am 5.30 bydd Clwb Cristnogol newydd i blant blynyddoedd 3-6 yn cael ei lansio yn Neuadd Gellimanwydd. Y gwestai gwadd fydd y Consuriwr, Rhosfa. Croeso cynnes i bawb, yn blant a rhieni. Mynediad am ddim. Enw'r clwb
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Cwmaman news
GUIDE CAMP - Cwmaman guides had a wonderful time when they joined other guides from the county at a camp in Pontargothi. They had activities such as archery, it's a knock out, cooking on fire, and campfire songs.They will start back the Autumn term
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Llangadog news
C.FF.I. LLANGADOG Y.F.C - Llangadog Y.F.C. will be meeting on September 6 at 6.30pm in Llangadog Rugby Club for their first night of the new YFC year. There will be a BBQ and a game of rounders. All members are welcome, including any new members who are
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Walkers' news
DINEFWR RAMBLERS - Saturday, September 7: Aberaeron to New Quay - Ceredigion coastal path linear bus ramble, mainly a cliff top walk with the last section along the beach. Seven miles (moderate) Explorer map 198. Please meet at Llangadog railway station
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Brynaman news
BRYNAMAN RAINBOWS - Rainbows start back on September 9th at 4.30p.m-5.30pm. If you would like your daughter to join in the fun, craft, songs, games, laughter and giggles of the rainbows contact Delyth Roberts on 01269 822302GARDENING CLUB - Brynaman
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Pontardawe news
POWERLIFTING COMP - On Saturday, September 7 at the Jubilee club Pontardawe, a competition on power lifting will be held organised by Ken Williams, this will be another great day. First lift 11am. BEREAVEMENT - A Pontardawe lady - Mrs Doreen Harris, passed
