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Ammanford Rotary Club members are hosting a special rugby-themed evening on Monday November 7 at Ammanford Civic Hall (7pm). The evening will feature Llanelli, Wales and British Lions rugby legend Derek Quinnell 'And Friends'. The evening is a fundraiser for the Ray Gravell and Friends Charitable Trust. If you would like to support this event, tickets are £20 and, besides 'Derek And Friends', the evening consists of a two-course meal, raffle and secret auction. If the Rotary Club is able to raise £500 on the night, Lloyds Bank have offered to cash-match the sum. Tickets are available at ISmooth Community Cafe 8-10 College Street Ammanford 01269 597640.

Côr Meibion Llanelli were honoured with a visit by three rugby legends at their rehearsal session at Furnace Community Hall in Llanelli. Llanelli rugby heroes Derek Quinnell, Terry Davies and Doug Williams paid a visit as a tribute to the long-standing cooperation between the Scarlets and the choir. The three stalwarts of the Scarlets Former Players’ Association paid tribute to the years of support given by Côr Meibion Llanelli to rugby in Llanelli. “Most recently,” said Mr Quinnell, “the choir members turned out to support the opening of the Scarlets Rugby Heritage Trail and the unveiling of the rugby posts and Phil Bennett icon at Sandy Water Park.” Mr Quinnell presented Côr Meibion Llanelli musical director Eifion Thomas with a special limited edition Scarlets souvenir plate. The former Llanelli, Wales and British Lions forward added: “It is a small token of our appreciation as former players for the sterling service and support you have given to the game of rugby in Llanelli down...

Llanelli rugby legend Derek Quinnell has been honoured with a Paul Harris Fellowship from Llanelli Rotary Club. The award is the highest honour which can be handed out by the Rotary movement. Mr Quinnell, pictured with his wife Madora, was presented with the award by the President of Llanelli Rotary Club Graham Williams. The presentation was made at the launch of a Paul Harris Society for the South Wales District 1150 area of Rotary. Mr Quinnell, who played for Llanelli Scarlets, Wales, The Barbarians and The British Lions, made his international debut against France. Could that be a lucky omen for Saturday's Grand Slam match?

Legend Derek gets walking for launch | This is South Wales Rugby star Derek Quinnell tried his hand at a new sport as he helped launch a befriending scheme in Llanelli. The legend got to grips with Nordic walking, just one of the activities that will be on offer as part of the West Wales Befriending Links service.