Rhandirmwyn and District Community Association

RURAL CONVERSION GRANT PROGRAMME

Carmarthenshire County Council has introduced a Rural Conversion Grant (RCG), which will provide assistance for the conversion of redundant rural buildings into business use. Click here to read further particulars...

GRID REFERENCES TO ASSIST EMERGENCY SERVICES

Local residences O/S Grid References have been collated to assist the Ambulance and Air Ambulance Service and other emergency services in our area. These have now been sent out and delivered to each household. (Posted 14th Sept)

The 'BANDS, BAR and BBQ' was a great success and the Rhandirmwyn Community Association would like to thank all who attended, the bands, 'Fiddlebox' and 'Cheatin hearts', the Towy Bridge Inn who provided the bar, Paul Adams for the loan of the Barbeque, those who did the Cooking, lifting, shifting and Llanerchindda Farm, Phil Ratcliffe, Dai Matthews, Sian Thomas and Heavenlys who provided Raffle Prizes. Thanks also to the show committe for agreeing to let us use the marquee. From the prifits made, £130 is being given to the show committee and the remainder to the Air Ambulance.

FIRST RESPONDERS SCHEME

Ambulances and Air Ambulances don't arrive very quickly into our community when needed urgently! The community is looking to set up a 'First Response' team of volunteers. We have almost enough people willing to become 'first response' qualified. If you can volunteer, please offer your name to Sian in Pannau Stores and training for the volunteers will be organised. Thank you. 

GALA DAY AT TY WATI Sunday 12th July 2009

A very big 'thank you' to everyone in Rhandirmwyn who supported us and came with their generous auction contributions and beautiful food. It was a wonderful day and the total raised was rounded up to £800 ! Proceeds to Gala Greyhound and Lurcher Rescue in the North East (supported by GRWE Reg Charity 1056676) We still have plants and herbs remaining which will be sold off at £1.50p each. Iris, verbena, potentilla, sisyrinchum, basil, marjoram, sliver-edge alchemilla, parsley and large alpine strawberries – we would love to sell these to add to our total - ring 01550 760206 or call round to Ty Wati. I still have 2 plastic plates with herb patterns and a Japanese floral porcelain plate – please claim...

89 Year Old Local Resident Heads for China!

Coleg Elidyr students gave their best wishes for safe travel to a much loved member of their community this morning. Hazel Straker, age 89, has always enjoyed a little adventure in her life and is proving that age holds no bounds as she sets off this Wednesday to see the Eclipse of the sun on 22nd July in Hangzhou, China!! Whilst away her adventures will include a flight to Xian to see the Terracotta Warriers, a train ride from Hangzhou to Shanghai, a walk along the Great Wall of China and even a Rickshaw tour of Beijing! Hazel said she is looking forward to setting off and is not concerned about the language barrier as she is “pretty sure” the guides will speak English. She has been practising with chopsticks so does not envisage any problems adapting to the food, although said she will include a packet or two of biscuits in her suitcase “just in case”. Hazel joined teh staff at Coleg Elidyr in 1979 and has inspired many students and staff over the years with her vast knowledge and wisdom of the Cosmos. They all wish her well for a safe and enjoyable journey. (I'm sure all members of the Rhandirmwyn Community wish her well on her travels...Ed) (Posted 14th July 2009)

Camping goes glam in Rhandirmwyn

Rhandirmwyn Camping and Caravanning Club Site will be going back in time on 31 May / 1 June to showcase their new form of ‘glamping’ – Exclusive Lodges. The Victorian style picnic looks set to highlight the origins of The Club and takes place at the end of National Camping and Caravanning Week celebrations. Prospective buyers will be available to look around the Lodges themselves, which come fully equipped with items such as flat screen TVs, luxury sofas and bedding and power showers. Local producers will be supplying food and refreshments for the open days – with locally baked bread and welsh cakes as well as fruit from the area. There will be a raffle and a balloon race – with all proceeds going to Colleg Elidyr.

News from Huw Garan:

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I'm keen to establish a Red Squirrel Conservation Group in Blaenau Tywi, with a view to joining or affiliating to the Mid Wales Red Squirrel Partnership. If you're interested, please contact me directly.