The View from Richmond Park - home to Carmarthen Town AFC -

Carmarthen Town AFC has elected a new club President to succeed Anthony Jenkins.

Jeff Thomas, the former chairman of the club, was elected by an unanimous vote at the clubs Extraordinary General Meeting at the clubhouse.

The fund-raising work carried out by Mr Thomas proved crucial during his 14 years as chairman.

His achievements as club chairman are notable

Welsh Cup: three Welsh Cup Finals, winning once

League Cup Final twice winning once

Consistently finishing in top six of League

10 European Cup appearances.

Ground brought up to UEFA European standard with European games held at Richmond Park. Capacity of 2,500 including 1056 seats in their Grandstand

State of the art Community Centre, completed at a cost of 400,000 incorporating Social Club, Match Hospitality Suites with conference facilities and meeting rooms available for hire.

An innovative Carmarthen Town community programme backed by EMC Electrical Services and the ever-supportive Neil Alexander.

A debt-free club, with a high level of credibility within Welsh football and the local community.

Mr Thomas was unable to attend Friday nights meeting of the football club as he was being honoured with the Unsung Hero award at the annual Carmarthen Town Council Sports Personality awards night at the Carmarthen Quins Club.

The EGM of Carmarthen Town AFC members also receive favourable reports on the work of the clubs Community Programme, the clubs finances and efforts to secure new sponsorship. Members of the executive committee were also able to give club members an insight into their individual roles and tasks on the committee.

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Tote draw January 25, winning numbers 42 and 44. The prize was 400, but there was no winner. The weekly draw (for a prize of 500) was taking place on Tuesday evening.

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Fans will be interested to know the club has a web shop under the Buy At banner.

When you shop online from the Buy At website, youll help raise funds for the club with no extra cost to yourself. You can find online bargains, gifts, cheaper gas and electricity services and even book a holiday through the web shop.

You can find it at - http://www.buy.at/carmarthentownafc

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Weve got new stock in the Club Shop at Richmond Park, including the following:

Rain jackets, 30; shower jackets, 18; childrens shower jackets, 13; black polo shirts, 15; childrens black polo shirts, 12; hoodies, 18; childrens hoodies, 15.

Theres also the all the normal stock, including home and away replica shirts; fleeces; scarves; hats etc. All prices include second class postage and packing to a UK address. Please e-mail your requirements to: celiakirkby@ic24.net

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Carmarthen Town Supporters Club is again running the successful sponsor a win for this season. Already 17 Carmarthen Town supporters have committed for the season.

Paul Ashley-Jones, of the Carmarthen Town Supporters Club, said: This provides the club with vital revenue by donating 5 for every league and/or cup win this season. On behalf of the club, I would appeal to you to consider joining them and help us raise vital funds. Anyone wanting to join should give me a ring on 07775 820864 or call in at the Club Shop and pick up a form from Ron or Celia Kirkby.

Once again, thank you to those supporters who have already registered to help.