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A Llanelli rugby stalwart and former coroner's officer has died. Steve Pike, secretary and of the Llanelli Wanderers, passed away on Tuesday. Robert Lloyd, former editor of the Llanelli Star and Carmarthen Journal newspapers, said that Mr Pike was dedicated servant to sport in West Wales. "It's fair to say that he put a lifetime's work into grass-roots rugby, with his beloved Llanelli Wanderers occupying a very central role in a very full life. "Steve's career was in the police force and many will remember his work with Dyfed-Powys Police and the county coroner's office. For many years, he was the coroner's officer, a demanding a difficult role. "A Wanderer (Llanelli) as a player, he  also played for the Dyfed-Powys police teams. In fact, I can recall playing in the Llanelli and District League against Steve at a time when he had a reputation for being as uncompromising on the rugby field as he was to later become in the rugby committee

Latest news from the 'Jazz in the Bar' team at Brecon - Our May Jazz in the Bar gig is next Tuesday, 21 May, featuring the Will Barnes Trio as 'Inspector Gadgo', playing a range of Latin, Bebop and Gypsy numbers. We are looking forward to seeing you there and a lovely evening of wonderful live jazz at the canalside Theatr bar - 8pm start £6 on the door. Thank you for bringing your friends, neighbours and visiting families, as you do! All very welcome. Lynne and Co Brecon Jazz CLub CANALSIDE, BRECON LD3 7EW Box office: 01874 611622 www.breconjazzclub.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JazzinBrecon

Latest news from the Dyfed Golfing Union - MIXED GREENSOMES FOURSOMES CHAMPIONSHIP SUNDAY 19th MAY 2013 MILFORD HAVEN G.C. 18 HOLE STABLEFORD H/C LIMIT GENTS 20 LADIES 36 ENTRY FEE £10/PAIR ALL ENTRY FEES RETURNED IN PRIZES ENTRIES TO  Elaine Rees, email: jelaine27@aol.com Address : 4 Gwaun Henllan, Bonllwyn, Ammanford . SA18 2FD CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES 13/5/13

The South Wales company behind a revolutionary new cooking appliance is celebrating success in the Government’s new ‘Greenius’ (Green Genius) awards. Clyne Energy Ltd is the firm behind the LoCooker – a new concept in cooking. And it is one of a number of cutting-edge British firms to pick up an award in a new national competition launched by Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg in a bid to accelerate the UK’s green agenda “It is a wonderful achievement to gain recognition from the Government for our LoCooker and pick up a Greenius award,” said Clyne Energy chairman Professor Ken Board. “We think we’ve got a product that lines up there as a world-beating idea. It very much a ‘made-in-Wales’ venture. The idea for the LoCooker was conceived here and we are currently in production at our base in Llanelli. “We are very proud of the Greenius award, which we recognise as a massive seal of approval for the LoCooker. “The Greenius awards relate specifically to innovative solutions in food,

The go-ahead firm of QualitySolicitors Redkite has appointed a new chief executive. Andrew Manning, 47, arrives with an extensive track record in business management. “QualitySolicitors Redkite are at the forefront when it comes to operating a modern-day legal business and I am delighted to be joining the team,” said Mr Manning. “This is a great opportunity for me to help a very forward-thinking team at QualitySolicitors Redkite manage some of the very dramatic changes currently taking place in the marketplace of legal services.” Bristol-born Mr Manning attended Bristol Cathedral School and studied Land Management at the University of Reading before gaining a MBA at the West of England University. Mr Manning has also studied the advanced management programme at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States. He added: “Recently, I have been running my own business called Bishopsworth Ltd, advising professional legal practices on management and before that was I was c

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