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One of the star pupils at the Stagecoach Theatre Arts School in Carmarthen has landed a role in the hit BBC series Call The Midwife.
Grayce Davis, a Stage 2 pupil, is no stranger to the limelight.
The 11-year-old has been making a name for herself with big name model photo-shoots in London, including one for Marks and Spencers and one for the Emma Bunton fashion range.
Stagecoach principal Liane Davies said she was very proud of Grayces continued success.
She added: Grayce loved filming with all the stars of Call The Midwife, but said it was strange to see the stars of the series in person. She joked that she wasnt keen on the period clothes they needed to film the series!
The second series of BBC One's Call the Midwife has been commissioned after the drama's opening episode attracted nearly 10 million viewers.
Set in London's East End in the 1950s, the series stars Jessica Raine, Miranda Hart and Jenny Agutter.
Liane said: We are proud of all our pupils and their achievements, but Grayce is setting the bar very high with being successful for a number of very high profile photo-shoots and these filming roles.
Hopefully, the training she has received at Stagecoach in Carmarthen stands her in good stead. She is obviously a very photogenic young lady and she happily takes on all the hard work involved in filming and photo-shoots.
Grayce was in the news last year when she played the lead role (Olivia) in a music video for jazz singer Aimua Eghobamien's new song Tis what it is.
Shes been lucky enough to do magazine work for several major publishing houses and shes worked with some great photographers Julia Bostock, Lisa Visser and Rankin (John Rankin Waddell).
Grayce has also enjoyed working with big names such as Emma Bunton (Baby Spice from The Spice Girls) and Kids in Glass Houses, the Welsh rock band.

Highlights of Grayces modelling career include
2009 featured in the local council booklet
2010 Model - clothing for Next and Debenhams
2010 Winner of the Face of Carmarthen
2010 Photo shoot for Agency
2011 Photo shoot for Trinity College London
2011 Photo shoot for London Kiddy - Summer Range
2011 Photo shoot for Blue Max online retailer and catalogue
2011 Photo shoot for the autumn/winter range by London Kiddy
2011 Two-day photo shoot for Emma Bunton (Baby Spice) summer range 2012 for Argos on location.
2012 Shoot with Lisa Visser.
Highlights of Grayces acting career include
2010 TV commercial for Fashion Angles
2010 Filming for Nickelodeon featured child on Jamie and Anna's big weekend
2010 On stage performance for the Grimm Tales, two speaking roles
2010 Sang on stage with West End star Peter Karrie
2011 Stage performance of Oliver
2011 Appearing on CBBCs new programme Friday Download
2011 TVC for Bristol Aquarium
2011 Lead role in music video for Kids In Glass Houses


Stagecoach Theatre Arts Carmarthen has its base at the Model Church in Wales School.
The school opened in May 2009 and became an instant success. The school now attracts students from the three counties of Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire and Ceredigion.
In recent years, Stagecoach Theatre Arts Carmarthen has staged the musicals Billy Elliot, Oliver and Annie.
Principal Liane added: Our aim is always to nurture and develop four to 18-year-olds to fulfil their potential through dance, drama and singing.
If you want to find out more about Stagecoach Carmarthen, contact Principal Liane Davies, phone: 0845 604 1422. Email - carmarthen@stagecoach.co.uk.
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TV and radio commentator and former rugby international Garin Jenkins is to be the guest speaker at Ashburnham Golf Club's Men's Dinner on Friday, October 26.
With 58 caps, Garin Jenkins is Waless most capped hooker.
A former captain of Swansea, hes played in three World Cups, and won both league and cup honours with his club not to mention scoring a try in Swanseas famous 21-6 rout of Australia in 1992.
The dinner is 7.30pm for 8pm.
The dress code is formal/black tie.
The menu is -
Pate
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Smoked peppered mackerel with horseradish sauce
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Duo of roast beef and loin of pork
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Selection of seasonal vegetables
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Roast and parsley potatoes
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Yorkshire pudding and gravy
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Citrus tart with orange sorbet
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Coffee
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Tickets are 20 and places can be reserved by booking a table behind the bar at The Ashburnham
Weblink -
http://www.garinjenkins.com
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Finals Day results from 'The Ash'


By Robert Lloyd, 2012-10-15

Finals Day results from The Ashburnham Championship Links Golf Club in Pembrey, near Llanelli -

Scratch Cup
Elliott Anderson beat Jonathan Belwett 7&6
Ashburnham Cup
Steve Jones beat Leighton Davies 2&1
Seniors Cup
Simon Hill beat John Beynon 3&1
DB Rees Cup
Huw Dixon and Olivia Martin beat Gethin Davies and Fiona Halpin 1Up
Junior Bowl
John Rees beat John Williams 19th
DR Lewis Cup
Devlin Leach and Rob Stone beat Steff Jones and Simon Gravelle 3&1
Junior Matchplay
Rhys Morgan beat Aled Greville 3&1
Judy Ray Championship
Nia Greville beat Olwen Davies 3&2
Roger Williams Cup
Nia Greville beat Lynette Bassett 1Up
Allie David Cup
Barbara Buckland beat Ellie Roberts 1Up
Ladies Senior Matchplay
Mari Jones beat Sue Collard 6&4
WH Jory Foursomes
Juliet Ace and Leena Lodha beat Lynette Bassett and Fiona Halpin 19th
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Carmarthens leading theatre arts school is continuing with its successful Welsh language classes.
Stagecoach Theatre Arts Carmarthen launched new bilingual classes for early years pupils at the school on St Davids Day.
We wondered what the reaction would be, said Stagecoach Carmarthen principal Liane Davies.
But we have been delighted with the response. The classes are a big hit and we are continuing them this term (the new term started recently).
We have plenty of resources as I am a fluent Welsh speaker, along with two of my early stages staff.
We were keen to test the opinion of our students and their mums and dads. Everyone seems very keen on the idea, so we are continuing to have a bilingual class for one of the early years classes for four to six-year-olds.
I am a passionate supporter of the Welsh language and think that everyone deserves the best possible start in life by being bilingual.
Im very hopeful that Stagecoach, as a national organisation, will be considering whether it wants to roll out the idea across Wales eventually. For now, though, we are in the vanguard helping to increase the use of Welsh.
Dance, drama and singing is all very much based around self-confidence and many of the pupils that come to us at a young age have that confidence in the Welsh language from using it at home or at nursery schools.
The skills they will be taught at the school will be just the same, but for those who want it we will now be able to do so through the medium of Welsh. We will, of course, also be continuing to hold a specifically English language early years class.
Thinking long-term, there are great opportunities out there in the arts and the media in Wales. Helping our pupils get the opportunity to read a script in Welsh, to work in Welsh TV and theatre is one of our key aims.
Stagecoach Theatre Arts Carmarthen has its base at the Model Church in Wales School.
The school opened in May 2009 and became an instant success. The school now attracts students from the three counties of Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire and Ceredigion.
In recent years, Stagecoach Theatre Arts Carmarthen has staged the musicals Billy Elliot, Oliver and Annie.
Liane added: Our aim is always to nurture and develop four to 18-year-olds to fulfil their potential through dance, drama and singing.
Its not all about treading the boards on stage. Early stages classes focus on allowing the children to express themselves, while at the same time building up confidence, poise and self-esteem. Above all, we make sure the experience is fun! The children love it.
If you want to find out more about Stagecoach Carmarthen, contact Principal Liane Davies, phone: 0845 604 1422. Email - carmarthen@stagecoach.co.uk.
Website - http://www.stagecoach.co.uk/carmarthen

The Welsh costume image is of Sam Bolton, a student at Stagecoach Theatre Arts Carmarthen.
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During the last 12 months, the Jenkins Bakery has been happy to support a number of charitable, sporting and community causes with donations, vouchers and buffet items.

In total, the Jenkins Bakery has gifted items worth than 2000.
Among the recipients have been
Llanelli Squash Club; Felinfoel Cricket Club; SA15 Stage Company; Cor Meibion Llanelli; the Ty Golau Lighthouse project; Doodles Events; Llannon hanging baskets; Music and Jazz at The Diplomat Hotel; Bwlch sports; Latch charity; Llanelli Wanderers RFC and the Llanelli Library Jobs Fair.
The bakery has received thank-you certificates from National Doughnut Week and Cancer Research UK.
The firm raised 1600 for Cancer Research UK through various fund-raising events.
The bakery raised 500 for The Children's Trust through National Doughnut Week 2012. Thanks go to all customers who supported the fund-raising.
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Nick Morgan has been promoted to a new role with Carmarthenshire-based construction firm Morganstone.
Nick, 37, has moved up the ladder to contracts supervisor from groundwork contracts manager after just seven months with the go-ahead firm.
Before joining Morganstone, Nick ran his own construction business, which provided him with a wealth of experience in the industry.
Nick said: "I am looking forward to my new role and playing a part in making sure Morganstone is in the vanguard when it comes to delivering quality construction projects."
Morganstone managing director Ian Morgan said: "We are delighted to see Nick progressing through the ranks with the team here at Morganstone. We are committed to ensuring our employees fulfil their potential as we continue to expand our business throughout South Wales."
You can contact Nick at Morganstone at nick.morgan@morganstone.co.uk The company address is: Morganstone House, Llys Aur, Llanelli Gate, Llanelli, SA14 8LQ. Tel No: 01554 779126. Email: mail@morganstone.co.uk
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Latest news from the Jazz in the Bar team at Brecon -

JAZZ this coming Tuesday (16 Oct) in Brecon....Bistro will be open...
See also upcoming....
SAX WORKSHOP at 6pm for those who have booked (or ask for music prep). Participating in the workshop with Chris Biscoe will be 10 members of the Cardiff University Big Band, Ralph Smith, Peter Bowen.
EVENING GIG at 8pm, Fantastic opportunity to hear London-based saxophonist Chris Biscoesupported by a great lineup Phil Mead piano * Dave Moses double bass * John Gibbon drums 6 on the door.
"Biscoe is a saxophone virtuoso of great lyricism, passion, stamina and ...versatility" Ian Carr, Jazzman
BISTRO Tipple n Tiffin Bistro open - Tel 01874 611866 or Email Louise on -info@tipplentiffin.co.uk
Theatr Brycheiniog, 1st floor Bar, Canalside, Brecon LD3 7EW Tel. 01874 611 622
UPCOMING
Cardiff University Big Band : a chance to hear them again in Cardiff with Saxophonist Pete Long, onSat 10 November at the Cardiff University Concert Hall, 7.30 pm 7 on the door.
Porthcawl Jazz Festival : fundraiser in support of the annual Jazz Festival in Porthcawl, 'Jazz on the Sands' on Sun 21 October 7.30 Trecco Bay : 5 Tel : 01656 773389
Please note that tickets for the JITB events are available only on the door, but places on the Sax workshop can be reserved by email.Contacts : emailinfo@jazzinthebar.com
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Saturday 27th October the Burry Port Town Band will host 'An Audience with the Band' at the St Mary's Church, Burry Port (7pm).

The keynote feature of this event will be a discussion and performance of Tom Davoren's recently commissioned First Section National Finals music, Vivat!
Tom, a rising star of the brass band world, although still in his twenties, was commissioned to write this by the National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain and also has his own strong links with Burry Port Town Band, as when he was growing up on the Gower Peninsular he joined the Burry Port Youth Band before progressing to the Senior Band on Tuba.
Now studying for his PhD at Bristol University under Professor John Pickard, Tom is delighted he can spend some time with the band and take part in this exciting new format to present the true reflection of what a modern brass band can be.
Graham Howe, the Band's Chairman added "that we're excited by this new format event, we hope it will be really fulfilling for the audience, who will have the opportunity to ask questions about the band, it's instruments, the music and its format and its great opportunity to showcase all of the instruments with some great music,. To be able to bring Tom's new work, Vivat! to our audience in Burry Port after a thrilling performance of it at the National Finals is something we're very keen to do. Tom is a fantastic musician, and really engages with the audience through his music."
Tickets are available from Burry Port Premier Stores, Elgan Jones Butchers, Edmond John on 01554 833749 or online fromtickets@burryporttownband.co.ukand are priced at 5.00 'Early Bird' prior to the concert or 7.50 on the door, with children welcome free of charge.
Gareth John the Band's Spokesman commented that "It's a fantastic opportunity for our supporters to hear some great music, especially the new work of Tom's, who is a great friend of the band, and it's fantastic to see him doing so well in his career having grown up through the ranks at Burry Port."
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