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Tickets are going fast for a special concert to give a boost to the Royal British Legions Poppy Appeal in South West Wales.
The Royal British Legion Charity Gala Concert will be staged at The Lyric Theatre in Carmarthen on Saturday, October 27.
It will feature Cr Godrer Aran (above), the celebrated male voice choir from North Wales, and the renowned Richard Williams Singers from Tonyrefail.
The driving force behind the concert is Cerith Owens, the director of Loud Applause Productions, a firm which devotes a lot of energy to charitable causes.
This has been a summer of notable events and great celebrations, with everything from the Queens Jubilee to the Olympics.
But October is the time when our thoughts turn towards Remembrance Day and this concert will be a moving and stirring tribute to the fallen, said Mr Owens.
The Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal is a cause very dear to all our hearts and I hope the people of Carmarthenshire lend their support to such a worthy charity.
Hopefully, the concert will also attract visitors from outside Carmarthenshire as we have a very attractive concert programme.
The venue is very central in Carmarthen and I am sure the people of Llanelli will appreciate a stirring concert during an unusual lull while the town is without a major theatre until the new Ffwrnes takes over from the old Theatr Elli.
The guest soloist for the evening will be soprano Adele ONeill.
The evening will also feature the 215 City of Swansea Squadron Corps of Drums.
The MC for the evening will be Monro Walters, known to many as the stadium announcer at Parc y Scarlets, home of the Scarlets rugby region, and Stebonheath Park, home of the Llanelli Reds football team.
The evening will close with A tribute to the fallen.
Tickets are available from the Lyric box office on 0845 2263510. Prices are 11, 13 and 15, with a 2 child reduction.
  • Meanwhile, the Carmarthen branch of the British Legion is appealing for volunteers to help distribute collection boxes and man stalls in the run-up to Remembrance Day events. To help, call Elis Thomas on 07866921011.
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The Blitz Charity Winter Ball is being held at the Orangery in Margam Park on December 8.
The event will be supporting the charity Welsh Air Ambulance .
Owing to its widely scattered population and diverse landscape, many in Wales live in isolated locations far from an accident and emergency service.
Also, the ever increasing problem of traffic congestion and collisions in more urban areas causes delayed response times for land ambulances.
For these reasons, there is a recognised need for three helicopters on active duty 365 days a year.
The charity needs to raise more than 6 million per year to operate the service.
The charity raises all the funds required for the day to day running of missions, with each mission on average costing 1500.
The tickets for this year exclusive Blitz Winter Ball are 150 per person which includes:
  • Champagne Reception with Canaps hosted by Master Of Ceremonies Mr Huw Sullivan (website)
  • A Three Course Reception with wines Sponsored by ND John (website)
  • The evening will continue with music hosted by James Franklyn (website)
  • Games and Prizes sponsored by: Porsche Racing Team, Marriott Hotels, Bluestone Resorts.
Block bookings of 10 people include free transfer to and from the venue from a central pick up point.
Attendees include:Max Boyce, Phil Bennett,Mark Colbourne (Paralympic Gold Medalist), Colin Charvis, Rick OShea, Sean Holley, Fraser OBrien (Porsche Racing),Nigel Owens, Deacon Manu, Steve Fenwick, Phil Steele,Ruth Wignal, Graham Thomas, Jed Thian, Garin Jenkins,Robert Jones, Gareth Llewellyn, Brynmor Williams,Sililo Martens, Jemma Lowe, Mark Bowden and Graham Price.
For tickets, contactPeter Underhill,Managing Director,Blitz Sports and Media Ltd,Mob: 07969 265879
Work: 01792 828283.
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Llanelli's popular Jenkins Bakery has launched a special range of products to mark Halloween.


"We always like to do something special to mark different occasions throughout the year" said Russell Jenkins operations director at the Jenkins Bakery.

"Our customers have come to expect us to do something special and this year we have six different products for people to enjoy as they party over Halloween.




HALLOWEEN PUMPKIN BISCUIT 90p
Our top quality shortbread biscuit with a hand decorated pumpkin in sugar paste.

HALLOWEEN BAT BISCUIT - 75p
Hand decorated coloured sugar paste bat on our top quality shortbread biscuit.

HALLOWEEN GHOST BISCUIT 75p
Hand decorated coloured sugar paste ghost on our top quality shortbread biscuit.

HALLOWEEN KRISPIES - 1.10
Chocolate Krispie Cake with edible figure.

HALLOWEEN CUP CAKES 90p
Our top quality chocolate muffin topped with coloured frosting and decorated with sprinkles and sugar plaque.

HALLOWEEN MALLOWS 1.10
Chocolate covered marshmallow.

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Pupils at Carmarthens leading theatre arts school have been celebrating their exam successes.
The end-of-term exams at Stagecoach Carmarthen saw an amazing 98 per cent pass rate.
All the students aged six and above sat exams, with each child being marked individually on dance, singing and drama.
Its a magnificent achievement by the Stagecoach pupils and parents and teachers are all very proud of their success, said Stagecoach Carmarthen principal Liane Davies.
Its been a busy year for Stagecoach pupils as we had a magnificent success with four performances of the musical Annie at The Lyric Theatre in Carmarthen in the summer.
The performances saw three different Annies take the stage and one dog! More than 1500 people saw the performances.
Then, we also had summer workshops featuring Beauty and the Beast and The Gruffalo. So, all in all, the children had great fun while learning plenty of new skills.
The exams were all held under the supervision of the Performance Arts Awards, PAA. The exam body runs musical theatre exams for both individuals and groups.
PAA offer the only fully-integrated musical theatre exams that individually grade each student, within a group examination.
They offer Grades 1 8 (Levels 1 3) for all ages. The qualifications are fully accredited by Ofqual and are part of the new QCF .
PAA Musical Theatre grade exams are unique in their ability to develop fully rounded performance skills in acting, singing and dance, which in turn develop student confidence and communication; skills that are essential for the rest of their lives.
Meanwhile, Stagecoach Carmarthen has been recognised by The Council for Education and Training, CDET, for the third year running.
The Recognised School award allows parents to distinguish a dance or performing arts school which publicly declares that it follows sound professional practice.
As a CDET Recognised School, Stagecoach Carmarthen has
1. Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau disclosure for all staff
2. A Health and Safety Policy
3. A Code of Professional Conduct
4. Teachers holding teaching qualifications or sufficient experience to deliver safe and effective teaching practice
5. Adequate insurance, plus four other standards of sound professional practice.
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
Weblink
http://www.performanceartsawards.com/

Pictures of the Stagecoach Carmarthen summer workshops for Beauty and the Beast and The Gruffalo.
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Stage combat treat for Stagecoach pupils


By Robert Lloyd, 2012-10-14

Students at Stagecoach Carmarthen are in for a treat this term when they get a taste of stage combat and stunt fighting.
Mark Ruddick will be arriving at the theatre arts group to give senior students an insight into his work as a professional stunt performer.
Mark has worked on number of feature films and has also help fight arranging for clients such as The Glyndebourne Opera, The Broadway Theatre London and Realm Pictures.
Its a big chance to see an expert at work, said Stagecoach Carmarthen theatre arts group principal Liane Davies.
This is a fantastic opportunity to experience what it is like to perform in a fight scene without anyone getting hurt and to learn about the skills involved.
Places on the stage combat tutorial will be limited.
Anyone who wants to join Stagecoach Carmarthen, should get in touch with Liane on 0845 604 1422 or email carmarthen@stagecoach.co.uk . Places on the tutorial are limited.
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.
Website - http://www.stagecoach.co.uk/carmarthen
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Clay Shaw Butler accountant Amanda Russell is running the Cardiff half marathon on Sunday.
She is joining a team of five other runners from West Wales raising money for a small country in west Africa called Burkina Faso.
Amanda said: "The United Nations rates Burkina Faso as the world's third poorest country and so they need as much help and money as we can give to allow them a chance to become self sustainable. The money being raised is specifically being put towards flood prevention so please follow the link below to donate. Thanks!
https://www.justgiving.com/teams/BurkinaFaso
"The situation in Burkina Faso is urgent with thousands facing famine NOW. Please give what you can.
"Remember: Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving - they'll never share them with anyone or send you unwanted emails. Once you donate, they'll send your money directly to the charity. They'll make sure Gift Aid (an additional 28%) is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer, too. That means more money goes to the charity, faster, with JustGiving."
Amanda Russell ATT FCCA is a Relationship Accountant with Clay Shaw Butler chartered accountants and business consultants in Carmarthen.
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A pair of West Wales businesswomen have set up an innovative lunch-time networking forum for businesses called Beyond20.
Sarah Wynne, of Chartered Accountants and Business Consultants Clay Shaw Butler, and Jo Watson, of Antur Insurance, have established a new Carmarthen-based forum for ladies to meet for business networking.
The first two lunchtime meetings have been held at the Angel Vaults restaurant in Carmarthen and have been a great success, with more than 20 ladies attending the October event.
The next meeting is planned for Wednesday, November 14, at the Angel Vaults, 12.30pm.
There are quite a few business networking meetings and organisations around, but nothing quite like this, said Sarah Wynne, Relationship Accountant with Clay Shaw Butler.
The first pilot lunch was very successful. The group is aimed at getting businesswomen together to network and discuss the key issues facing businesses in West Wales today. We call the group Beyond20, being a nod to the fact that the proportion of women in senior management is only 20% - the group aims to push that boundary.
Its a very novel idea and one which met with widespread approval from the ladies who attended.
The idea is to hold a lunch on the second Wednesday of the month. Basically, we have seen a gap in the market for networking and our idea was to provide a friendly and reasonably informal forum for like-minded businesswomen in West Wales to get together and help develop their business ideas.
Lunch starts at 12.30. There is a fixed menu for food and we are developing a structure for the meeting which meets everyones approval as we go along. Places at the lunch are on a first-come-first-served basis.
Anyone interested in attending can contact -
Sarah Wynne FMAAT ACA, Relationship Accountant, Clay Shaw Butler, 01267 228 500, email, SarahWynne@clayshawbutler.com
The team at Clay Shaw Butler can be contacted on 01267 228500 or through the website at www.clayshawbutler.com

Pictures above of Sarah Wynne and Jo Watson, top.
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An evening with Maureen Madill, the BBC golf commentator, was a hit with the ladies of the Ashburnham Golf Club in Pembrey.
The professional golf coach was the guest speaker at a special dinner to celebrate 100 years of ladies golf at 'The Ash'.
"The evening was great fun and enjoyed by all," said club captain Iris Jacob.
"More than 150 guests attended the celebration dinner at the Parc y Scarlets stadium in Llanelli.
"It was great to see so many past members of the club and so many of our current members celebrating a milestone in the history of Ashburnham Golf Club."
Guest speakerMadill was born in Coleraine, Northern Ireland. She won the British Ladies Amateur Golf Championship in 1979 and the British Ladies Amateur Stroke Play Championship in 1980. She represented Great Britain and Ireland in the Curtis Cup in 1980 and coached the team between 1998 and 2004.
Madill turned professional in 1986 and played on the Ladies European Tour until 1996 where she had limited success, recording two runner-up finishes the 1989 Woolmark Matchplay Championship and the 1990 Haninge Open.
Picture - Top table guests: left to right, Margaret Richards, lady vice-president, Olwen Davies, lady president, Maureen Madill, guest speaker, Lady captain Iris Jacob, Ann Walker, vice-captain, and Louise Fleet, Golfing Union of Wales.
For more pictures see the post below -
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