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The Final of this year's Mond Cup football competition will be played between Llanstephan FC and Pencader FC at Richmond Park, Carmarthen, on Tuesday, April 24 (kick-off 7pm).
The Mond Cup is now in its 89th year of competition, one of oldest football tournaments in Wales.
Carmarthen Town AFC stalwart member and former club secretary Alan Latham said that thehistory of the competition was a bit sketchy, with few records available from the early days.
Mr Latham added: "The Mond Cup, which is still with us today, was presented in 1923 by Sir Alfred Mond, MP for Carmarthen. He was also the Governments Minister for Health at the time.
"He was also very much associated with the famous Mond Nickel Works at Clydach in the Swansea Valley.
"Teams within the Carmarthen constituency would play for the Cup and any profit would be diverted to the former Priory Street Hospital.
"At present, guest teams from outside the constituency are also invited to compete.
"It is worth reflecting on the work of two stalwarts in the post-war years of the competition, Carmarthens Jack Harding (the winner of the final Man of the Match will receive a trophy in his memory) and Porthyrhyds Idris Jones.
"The competitions President is Eifion Roberts of Bancffosfelen and the Chairman is Donald Williams, Ponthenri."
Smashing feature in the Western Mail's Weekend magazine on the Tywi Valley's great trio of gardens (Botanic, Dinefwr and Aberglasney).
Splendid story about the Evan-Evans Brewery and the plans for a Llandeilo Jazz Festival in the Western Mail 'Box Office' section today.
Nice piece about the programme of art events at Aberglasney House and Gardens in the Western Mail 'Box Office' section today.
Splendid story about the new film festival in Llanelli in the Evening Post tonight - http://www.thisissouthwales.co.uk/Countdown-film-festival/story-15828536-detail/story.html
Just 25 days to the start of the South & West Wales Caravan & Motorhome Show (May 11-13). Check out the website - http://daffodilevents.co.uk/caravan-motorhome-show/
Countdown to the opening of the new woodland at Aberglasney (April 28) - http://www.aberglasney.org/index.php?page=view_event&event_id=278
The Ashburnham Golf Club website has been updated with news of a new link with a top English club - http://www.ashburnhamgolfclub.co.uk/news150412.htm
The countdown is well and truly on to one of the biggest events of the year at Carmarthens United Counties Showground.
In just over three weeks time, the showground at Nantyci on the A40 will host the South and West Wales Caravan and Motorhome Show 2012.
The show is celebrating its sixth year and will take place over three days from May 11 to 13.
In terms of scale, its the biggest annual event at the showground and one which has appeal for all the family, said organiser and promoter Lois Gibbon, of Daffodil Events.
Visitors will get to see the latest in the caravan and motorhome industry, but there will plenty of other attractions, including a display of classic vehicles by the Towy Valley Vintage Club.
A major first this year will be the appearance of The Fly Heli Wales team, who will be offering breath-taking helicopter rides from the showground.
Carmarthen-born Lois took over the running of the annual caravan and motorhome show from Towy Events.
This will be my second year in the hot-seat running the show, so its going to be a very memorable and exciting show for me.
This year, in addition to our regular trade stands, there will be stands selling static holiday caravans, trailer tents and specialist camping tents.
The best way to enjoy the event will be to book yourself in and stay on site, but there will be plenty on the showfield to also interest day visitors.
There will be local caravan and motorhome firms at the show, along with some from further afield - Swansea, Bridgend and even Devon!
There will be a great choice of makes, models and budgets in caravans and motorhomes. There will be models to suit everybodys pocket.
The event aims to link with Carmarthen town centre and those attending are being encouraged to use the park and ride service from Nantyci into the town centre to take advantage of the shops and attractions.
The South and West Wales Caravan and Motorhome Show 2012 runs between 10am and 5pm on May 11-13. Admission is 5 (concessions 4) with free parking. Four-night camping is also available priced at 30. For details contact Daffodil Events on 01570 470783.
Weblinks:
http://daffodilevents.co.uk/
http://daffodilevents.co.uk/caravan-motorhome-show/
Twitter: @daffodilevents
Facebook: Digwyddiadau Daffodil Events
Photo above ofLois Gibbon alongside a poster for the event at the United Counties Showground at Nantyci, Carmarthen.
The countdown is well and truly on, with just over two weeks to go to the start of the first Carmarthen Bay Film Festival.
The team behind the festival the first of its kind to be held in Llanelli is busy putting together a varied programme of events.
It all kicks-off with a special charity screening of the classic comedy film Grand Slam.
Macmillan Cancer Support will benefit from the event, which will be held at Parc y Scarlets on Tuesday May 1.
Special guests will include Glyn Lloyd Evans, Maldwyn Novello Pugh and Josephine also known as Dewi Pws Morris, Sion Probert and Elizabeth Morgan.
The evening will feature a question and answer session with the stars and will be held in The Quinnell Lounge, Parc y Scarlets.
Tickets are on sale, priced at 10, from Parc y Scarlets ticket office - call 0871 871 8088.
In doing so, we also want to create as much community involvement as possible and really help to put Llanelli on the map for film.
Llanellis links with the world of film and cinema go back to the very start of the industry and we will be working hard to explore the many links between Llanelli and Wales and the world of the movies, said Mr Guy.
But this wont be an event just looking back at the past. We want to celebrate and recognise the very best new talent we have in Wales and, hopefully, help to put budding film-makers and film stars on the road to success.
The highlight of the festival will be an awards ceremony and gala dinner of Sunday, May 13.
Mr Guy added: An exciting programme is taking shape and we will be releasing details of film entries next week.
Weblinks
http://www.carmarthenbayfilmfestival.co.uk
Facebook - Gyl Ffilm Bae Caerfyrddin-Carmarthen Bay Film Festival Community Group
Twitter - @kelvinpguy
The junior golfers of The Ashburnham Golf Club in Pembrey have forged new links with the famous Princes Golf Club in Sandwich, Kent.
The junior sections of both clubs have agreed to play each other annually on a home and away basis. The winner over the two legs will receive the Friendship Bowl.
Princes Golf Club is steeped in rich golfing history, having hosted the British Open in 1932, when it was won by the great American Gene Sarazen.
More recently, it has hosted the final qualifying rounds for the British Open which was held at neighbouring Royal St Georges.
The legends of the game, including Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods, have graced the links at Princes, while some notable honorary members include Gary Player and Phil Mickleson.
Richard Brice, Junior Organiser at The Ashburnham Championship Links club, said: We have worked extremely hard to develop junior golf at The Ash and this fixture rewards the efforts of our lower handicap golfers with a fantastic opportunity to compete on some of the most demanding and renowned links courses in the British Isles.
We also hope the contest will spur on juniors with higher handicaps to work on their game in order to increase competition for team places.
Ashburnham Golf Club manager Huw Morgan said he was delighted to see the new links established.
We know The Ash is a great links golf course and it is wonderful to see the relationship building with the Princes Golf Club in Kent.
The competition format will see both teams consisting of eight players up to a maximum handicap of 18. Teams will be selected in strict handicap order, while the format will be fourball better-ball matchplay.
The first leg of the fixture took place during the Easter break, when the Ashburnham juniors travelled to Kent and played Princes.
Despite losing 2.5 1.5, a young Ashburnham side put in a brave performance against an exceptionally talented Kent team which included no fewer than four single-figure handicappers.
During their visit to Sandwich, the Ashburnham team members were also invited to play a junior match against the neighbouring and equally esteemed Royal Cinque Ports Golf Club.
The team from The Ash bounced back in style to record a superb win 2.5 1.5.
Welsh international Nia Greville, junior vice-captain of The Ash, paid tribute to the performance of the Ashburnham side and thanked both Princes and Royal Cinque Ports for their wonderful and welcoming hospitality.
The Ashburnham will host the return fixture later this year, with the match delicately balanced.
Photo: Junior golfers from The Ashburnham and Princes Golf Club.
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
A 10-year-old student at the Stagecoach Theatre Arts School in Carmarthen is making a name for herself with big name model shoots in London.
Grayce Davis, from Pembroke Dock, has just completed a shoot for the Marks and Spencers new school range of clothes.
The shoot comes hot on the heels of Grayce being featured in the new Emma Bunton fashion range in the current Argos catalogue.
Its been something of a mad whirl of events and photo-shoots in recent weeks, Grayces mum, Vanessa, admitted.
But its been great fun. Grayce is very grounded and a very level-headed young girl and while she loves all the big name photo-shoots she doesnt get too carried away with it all.
Every weekend, we seem to have some event to attend in London. Its hard work, but Grayce thoroughly enjoys it and she has had the chance to meet and work with some very talented people.
Stagecoach Theatre Arts Carmarthen Principal Liane Davies said she was delighted at Grayces success.
She added: 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.
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 major 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.
Her mum Vanessa said: She loved that experience and quite happily embraces all the hard graft and dedication that goes side by side with modelling and acting work.
She had enjoyed working with big names such as Emma Bunton (Baby Spice from The Spice Girls) and Kids in Glass Houses, the Welsh rock band.
But she also appreciates that she is very lucky in being given so many great opportunities at such a young age.
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 and Oliver.
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
The event will be known as the Evan-Evans Llandeilo Jazz Festival and will take place from July 6-8.
The event will be based on four of the towns pubs and is designed to be a free music festival, starting on the Friday night and finishing in the late afternoon on the Sunday.
Evan-Evans Brewery Chief Executive Simon Buckley said: As a company, we have for a long time wanted to promote a series of music events in our brewery town of Llandeilo.
We have teamed up with the local pubs to create a group of high quality venues to launch this fantastic new jazz festival.
Having been involved with the Brecon Jazz Fringe for the last four years, we were delighted that our idea for a Llandeilo Jazz Festival was so warmly embraced.
There will be a mix of classic Trad Jazz, Gypsy and Rag Time Jazz.
On the Sunday, we hope to have a massive picnic in Penlan Park, where young musicians from the town and surrounding area can come and play.
We are currently finalising the line-up and will be launching a new web site and Festival Facebook page.
We hope this will be the beginning of something that will, in time, rival some of the other bigger jazz festivals in Wales.
We encourage young musicians from all over Carmarthenshire to visit the website in the next two weeks and come and join the street music scene.
I am convinced that Llandeilo Jazz Festival will be a great event, and people will come from all over Wales to be one of the first to support this new event.
Weblink:
http://www.evanevansbrewery.com/
Photo above: Mike Harries Root Doctors performing at another Evan-Evans-sponsored jazz concert.
Smashing picture story in the Llanelli Star - Llanelli Rotary Club award Paul Harris Fellowship to rugby legend Derek Quinnell.
Nice story about the junior open golf tournament at The Ashburnham golf club in the Llanelli Star today.
Splendid picture story in the Llanelli Star about Llanelli Rotary Club giving a Paul Harris Fellowship to Angela Saunders (Stradey Park Hotel).
Review of Handel's Messiah in the Llanelli Star following performance by 'Three Choirs' including Llanelli's Cor Baroc.
Nice piece in the Llanelli Star today about Cor Meibion Llanelli wining praise from the Mayor of the London Borough of Richmond.
Smashing spotlight in the South Wales Evening Post on movie star Michael Sheen helping the Healing The Wounds Welsh PTSD charity.
Nice story in the Carmarthen Journal about Stagecoach Theatre Arts in Carmarthen expanding to cope with demand with new afternoon classes.
The latest 'View from Richmond Park' Carmarthen Town AFC column is in the Carmarthen Journal today.
The latest 'Business Brief' legal column from QualitySolictors Redkite is in the Carmarthen Journal today.
The new weekly gardening column by Aberglasney's Joseph Atkin is in the Carmarthen Journal today.