Past Times 20 Years Ago . . . These are some of the stories, which made the headlines in the South Wales Guardian in the week ending Thursday December 22 1983. lAmmanford's Mayor has complained that the Civic Hall is not being utilised enough for functions. Councillors were told that the cost of heating the hall was terrific and that the floor was not suitable for dancing. lBritish Rail celebrated the 150th anniversary of the formation of the Great Western Railway network in the Amman Valley area. lAmmanford Town Council objected to the application for a plan to build a motel and restaurant in High Street. lAC Bryer, Chairman of Llandeilo magistrates, retired after 21 years service to the bench. He received the MBE in the New Years Honours list shortly afterwards. lLlandybie Community Council have ordered a dozen stiles to be delivered for various footpaths in the parish. lDelyth Jones who played darts for the Telegraph Hotel, Ammanford, has been picked to play for the Welsh team. lCwmtawe Sub-aqua Club have become the Welsh underwater hockey champions for the third year running.