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Hats off to the team at Melin Consultants in The Beacon building in Dafen, Llanelli.
Is this the best 'office garden' feature you've seen?
Constructed on a plinth, with loads of plants and the company name arranged in slate and pebbles, it is a work of art.
Well done to Jamie Best and his team at Melin.
Can anyone do better?
Weblink -
http://www.melinconsultants.co.uk/
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Congratulations to TV exec Euros Jones-Evans on winning his first ever cage fight at the weekend.
Pictured above - South Wales millionaire and entrepreneur giving the thumbs-up, with Sean Holley, Matt Barry and Euros, just after his fight.
Television executive Euros was fighting in a Semi-Pro MMA (mixed martial arts) bout in Carmarthen as part of the Celtic Carnage Welsh Power and Strength weekend.
Euros is raising money for Cancer Research Wales and you can help sponsor him by visiting the JustGiving website on -
http://www.justgiving.com/Euros-Jones-Evans
Euros, commercial director with Welsh independent television producers Telesgop, happily labels himself a white-collar worker with no previous experience with MMA Mixed Martial Arts.
He had never set foot in a cage before Saturday night.
Euros did practice some martial arts in his teens.
The move to MMA started in January 2012, when he enrolled in the Chris Rees Academy .
Euros began learning Mixed Martial Arts and Brazilian jiu-jitsu with the Gracie Barra Predator Team.
Chris Rees is the only instructor in Wales to hold a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu , with more than 20 years of Martial Arts experience behind him.
He also holds Black belts in Traditional jiu-jitsu, Shotokan karate and Aikido.
Chris quickly saw potential in Euros and gave him a reason to train.
Euros took it as a personal challenge to take on the Semi-Professional bout in the MMA fight.



Euros said yesterday:" What a battle! Still sore today. Dan Williams gave me a good fight! My first win in MMA, thanks to all the guys and especially Chris Rees. Thank you for all your messages."
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Ashburnham Golf Club pulling in new members


By Robert Lloyd, 2012-07-17



The Ashburnham Championship Links golf course in Pembrey is pulling in new members.
And a major factor in the membership boost is the dreadful weather.
Its something of a curiosity this year, but we have pulled in 26 new members, said Ashburnham club manager Huw Morgan.
The reason is simple: no matter what the weather, you can get a game of golf at The Ash.
When other courses have to put up the No Play signs, we just carry on because we are one of the finest links courses around, with perfect drainage.
Many new recruits have come to us because of our reputation as a championship links golf course.
Others have switched from other golf clubs out of frustration, simply because the bad weather has stopped them getting onto the greens and fairways at other clubs.
At least here, they know that, no matter how gloomy and unseasonal the weather is, they can get a game.
This year, The Ash was given a Top 10 ranking in a new National Club Golfer guide to Britains best value courses.
Weve always known that The Ash is great value for money and many local golfers are appreciating that fact and signing up, said Mr Morgan.
We also have many different packages of golf membership, including corporate membership.
Give us a ring and well see if we have a deal tailor-made for you.
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The Ashburnham Golf Club will host a number of top events over the coming years
2013 Mens Welsh Amateur Championships
2014 Ladies British Open Amateur Stroke Play Championships
2015 Mens Welsh Stroke Play Championships
Club manager Mr Morgan added: Thats quite a portfolio of events for us at The Ashburnham and we are delighted to be staging them. We can promise a true championship test for each event and the warmest of Welsh welcomes.
The Ashburnham is the course where the great Welshman and winning Ryder Cup Captain Dai Rees won the PGA title in 1959. It has long been regarded as one of the best links courses in Britain.
The Ashburnham takes its name from the 5th Earl of Ashburnham, who once owned the land and became the clubs inaugural President in 1894.
Two other Ryder Cup Captains have been successful in their playing careers at The Ashburnham in the shape of Bernard Gallacher, who won the Schweppes PGA Championship in 1969, and Sam Torrance, who won the Martini Tournament in 1976.
The Ashburnham has a proud history of hosting many of the major amateur tournaments, having first held a Welsh Amateur Championship in 1904.
Last year, The Ashburnham was the venue for the Mens Home Internationals.
For further information about The Ashburnham Golf Club, contact -
The Clubhouse, Cliffe Terrace, Burry Port, Carmarthenshire, SA16 0HN
Tel: 01554 832269
Fax:01554 836974
Email:admin@ashgolf.co.uk
Website - http://www.ashburnhamgolfclub.co.uk
Picture: Aerial shot of Ashburnham by Graham Harries.
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QualitySolicitors Redkite are running a programme of Human Resources seminars in West Wales.
These seminars will all be run by the firm's fully qualified Employment Solicitors.
They will cover key HR topics and are essential for all business owners, managers and HR officers. Each seminar is free and includes a complimentary handout.
The first Carmarthen seminar will cover HR for Small Businesses and will be held from 4pm to 6pm on Thursday 26th July at the Ivy Bush Hotel, Carmarthen.
Spaces are limited so book soon! RSVP by 19th July by simply emailing Lowri.davies@qs-redkite.com The programme of seminars will include:
  • HR for Small Businesses
  • Hiring and Firing
  • Changing Contract Terms
  • Dealing with Poor Performance
  • Dealing with Disciplinary Issues
  • Managing Redundancy Programmes
  • Discrimination Awareness
  • Working Time Obligations and Rights
  • Employment Law Update
These essential seminars are aimed at making employment law obligations more manageable for small to medium sized businesses.
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Latest news from The Ashburnham Golf Club


By Robert Lloyd, 2012-07-16

Latest news from The Ashburnham Championship Links Golf Club at Pembrey, Llanelli

Junior golfers at The Ashburnham have received a sponsorship boost.
Burry Port delivery firm Celtic Couriers has donated 250 for golf balls for the junior section.
The juniors have also received 150 from Santander Bank and 500 from a member who wishes to remain anonymous.
Junior organiser Richard Brice said: We are very grateful to all for their support of the juniors. Junior golfers are the future for any golf club and we are very proud of the talented juniors we produce here at The Ash.
Juniors events
Result: Junior stableford boys 1, Frederick Holland, 41 pts (16); 2, Tomos Davies, 38 pts (24); 3, Elis Staines, 38 pts (25).
Fixtures: Friday, July 20, Junior Golf Night (nine holes); Sunday, July 22, Caerphilly Junior Open; Thursday, July 26, Welsh Mini Masters regional qualifier at Tycroes Golf Centre, Ammanford; Thursday, July 26, Pontypridd Open; Friday, July 27, Tenby Junior Open; Saturday, July 28, Junior competition; Sunday, July 29, deadline for round 1 of the junior matchplay.
For information on junior golf at The Ash, contact Richard Brice on 07917 276741 or Simon Greville on 07971 229267 .
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Senior news
Llanelli Rotary Club will be holding a charity golf day at The Ash on Friday, July 20. To enter a team, contact Anthony Jones on 01554 752884 .
Latest results
Medal 9 (Ladies) 1, Susan Collard, 93 - 12 = 81; 2, Eleanor Roberts, 103 - 22 = 81; 3, Jean Peace, 107 - 25 = 82.
Fred Cheeswright Cup 1, Aled Greville, 40 pts (13); 2, Tim Priestland, 39 pts (04); 3, Jonathan Houston, 38 pts (05).
Pennington Cup + Medal 8 1, Susan Davies, 113 - 33 = 80; 2, Jayne Evans, 106 - 25 = 81; 3, Eleanor Roberts, 104 - 22 = 82.
Broomhill Cup (men) 1, Steffan Jones, 69 - 02 = 67; 2, David Tovey, 77 - 09 = 68; 3, Nigel Powell, 84 - 13 = 71.
May E Jones and GUW Medal 7 1, Yvonne Williams, 101 - 24 = 77; 2, Leena Lodha, 103 - 20 = 83; 3, Gillian Hart, 97 - 14 = 83.
Harry Cass Cup 1, Lynette Bassett and Jordan William Davies, 48 pts (13); 2, Huw Dixon and Fiona Halpin, 47 pts (10); 3, Sally Forrester and Timothy Forrester, 44 pts (14).
Broomhill Cup and GUW Medal 6 (Ladies) 1, Jean Peace, 99 - 28 = 71; 2, Eleanor Roberts, 97 - 22 = 75; 3, Sophie Anderson, 82 - 06 = 76.
Cavalier Cup 1, Aled Greville, 82 - 15 = 67; 2, Garry Williams, 78 - 11 = 67; 3, Gareth Rees, 88 - 18 = 70.
Etta Williams Bogey 1, Susan Collard, 5 up (12); 2, Gillian Hart, 5 up (15); 3, Jean Peace, 4 up (29).
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Staff at the Jenkins Bakery shop in Quay Street Ammanford are dressing up this week to raise money for Cancer Research.
The 'Pink Week' campaign is running all week at Jenkins Bakery shops throughout South Wales.
"We hope to raise more than 2,000," said area manager Fiona Snook.
For every chocolate dip sold at Jenkins bakery shops, 5p will be donated to charity.


Fiona added: "We have supported the charity for the last two years and on both occasions have raised 1,850, through customer donations collected in the shops and also by donating 5p for every chocolate dip that we sell.
"It would be great if we could reach 2,000 this year and Im sure everyone on the Jenkins Bakery team will make an effort by decorating their shops and window displays pink to draw attention to customers to help support such a good cause.
"The shop managers have Cancer Research UK pink T-shirts to wear and staff will be wearing pink T-shirts during the fund-raising week."
Pictured above: Beti James, Sheran Davies, Mandy John, Pat James and Teena Brewer, pictured with area manager Fiona Snook.
Weblink -
http://jenkinsbakery.co.uk/
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Leaping Lizards! The Stagecoach Theatre Arts School in Carmarthen is planning a special production this week.
The popular musical Annie will be the featured show and will take to the stage at The Lyric Theatre in King Street, Carmarthen.
Its the schools third annual production, following on the successes of Billy Elliot and last years production of Oliver.
The annual summer production is always one of the highlights of the year here at Stagecoach, said Stagecoach Carmarthen principal Liane Davies.
Annie is a very popular choice, featuring some great songs such as Maybe, Tomorrow and Its the Hard-Knock Life.
Pupils from our new afternoon school are able to take part in the production, which will see us do three performances at the Lyric (one a matinee) on Friday and Saturday, July 20 and 21.
Every single person in the school gets an opportunity to perform in the show - even the four to six-year-olds get to do their own version of Annie in the studio of the Lyric.
As usual, we get a huge amount of help for the production from parents and the Stagecoach team members are very grateful to have parents of pupils who are so very supportive of the work we do here.
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.
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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'Hair today, gone tomorrow' for Tracy!


By Robert Lloyd, 2012-07-16

It will be a case of 'hair today, gone tomorrow' for a fund-raising member of the Jenkins Bakery team at The Arcade shop in Ammanford.
Tracy Fewings is going to be losing nearly 20 inches of her flowing locks in aid of Cancer Research.
"We have a big 'Pink Week' campaign running to raise cash for Cancer Research in Jenkins Bakery shops this week, so I thought I would make my own personal contribution to the fund-raising," said Tracy.
"Normally, I wear my hair up in a net in a bun in work, so not all our customers appreciate that I have such long locks.
"I've been growing it long for about eight years. I've been working at this shop for six years now and it seemed like a good time to have a cut for charity.
"My mum, my auntie and my gran died of cancer, so it is a cause close to my heart.
"The team at Heritage will be cutting it for me next week, so I am hoping that our many valued customers support me in the fund-raising."
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