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The Jenkins Bakery has released details of its Easter range of products. “There’s something for everyone to enjoy at Easter time,” said the Jenkins Bakery’s operations director Russell Jenkins. “Our staff always enjoy producing new ideas for Easter and I’m sure our customers will enjoy sampling the products we have on offer.” Easter Sunday falls on April 21 this year. The long bank holiday weekend begins on Good Friday, April 19, and Easter Monday on April 22 is the final day in the bank holiday festivities. Mr Jenkins: “May I also take this opportunity to wish customers, staff and suppliers a very pleasant Easter holiday.” The Easter range includes – CHOCOLATE SPRING NEST £1.25 Moist chocolate Swiss Roll enrobed with chocolate and decorated with mini chocolate eggs in a nest of chocolate buttercream. BUNNY KRISPIES £1.25 Our chocolate krispie confectionery with an edible sugar bunny and drizzled with white chocolate. EASTER BUNNY BISCUIT £1.00 Our top quality shortbread ...

Residents are being reminded that there are changes to bin collections over the Easter holidays. From Friday, April 14 until Friday, April 21, collections will take place one day later than usual. So for example, if your collection is due on Friday it won’t be picked up until Saturday and so on. These changes also affect garden waste and trade waste customers. Please remember to recycle using your blue bags - it is estimated that 90 million chocolate Easter eggs are bought in the UK every year, that’s a lot of cardboard and plastic packaging! And if you are making a big Easter lunch for all the family, make sure you either compost your vegetable peelings or they go into your food bin, which is collected weekly, along with any leftovers. The recycling centres in Trostre (Llanelli), Wernddu (Ammanford), Nantycaws (Carmarthen) and Whitland are all open as usual over the Easter period. To find out when your bins are being collected or for more information on recycling please visit www.ca...

Carmarthenshire residents are being reminded that there are changes to bin collections over the Easter holidays. From Friday, March 25 until Friday, April 1, collections will take place one day later than usual. So for example, if your collection is due on Friday it won’t be picked up until Saturday and so on. Remember to recycle using your blue bags - it is estimated that 90 million chocolate Easter eggs are bought in the UK every year, that’s a lot of cardboard and plastic packaging! And if you are making a big Easter lunch for all the family, make sure you either compost your vegetable peelings or they go into your food bin along with any leftovers. The recycling centres in Trostre (Llanelli), Wernddu (Ammanford), Nantycaws (Carmarthen) and Whitland are open as usual over the Easter period except Llangadog which is closed Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday. Did you know that you can now sign up for text or email alerts on a range of council services including recycling ...

Residents are being reminded that there are changes to bin collections over the Easter holidays. From Friday, March 25 until Friday, April 1, collections will take place one day later than usual. So, for example, if your collection is due on Friday it won’t be picked up until Saturday and so on. Remember to recycle using your blue bags - it is estimated that 90 million chocolate Easter eggs are bought in the UK every year, that’s a lot of cardboard and plastic packaging! And if you are making a big Easter lunch for all the family, make sure you either compost your vegetable peelings or they go into your food bin along with any leftovers. The recycling centres in Trostre (Llanelli), Wernddu (Ammanford), Nantycaws (Carmarthen) and Whitland are open as usual over the Easter period except Llangadog which is closed Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday. Did you know that you can now sign up for text or email alerts on a range of council services including recycling on our i-Local ...

Hywel Dda University Health Board are reminding people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire to Choose Well when preparing for the long Easter weekend, and to be aware of what community healthcare services are open. The Choose Well colour coded thermometer helps people to link their symptoms with a NHS service. The campaign aims to raise awareness of the full range of health services available locally so that people know where and when to access services that will best meet their needs. Elaine Lorton, Assistant Director of Primary Care for Hywel Dda University Health Board said: "We would like to encourage people to think carefully about healthcare service they choose over the holiday period. "Our highly skilled community pharmacists can help with a range of treatments including some minor injuries and ailments. "By 'Choosing Well', people will receive the most appropriate treatment for their need, ensuring that our busy emergency services across mid...

Special Easter products are now on sale at all Jenkins Bakery shops throughout South Wales ready for the holiday weekend. BUNNY KRISPIES  £1.10 Our chocolate krispie confection with an edible sugar bunny and drizzled with white chocolate. EASTER FRUIT CAKE SLICE £1.15 Our delicious rich fruit cake with marzipan and ribbed rolled sugarpaste - a fruit cake lover’s delight!  CHOCOLATE SPRING NEST £1.00 Moist chocolate swiss roll enrobed with chocolate and decorated with chocolate eggs in a nest of chocolate buttercream.  DUCKLING BISCUITS 90p Our top quality shortbread biscuit with sugar paste and skilfully hand decorated.  EASTER BISCUIT 90p Our top quality shortbread biscuit half with sugar paste and decorated with the inscription Happy Easter and a small egg.  EASTER CUP CAKE £1.00 Our top quality moist chocolate cupcake hand decorated with a whirl of chocolate butter cream, with three eggs in the centre....

Carmarthenshire residents are being reminded that there are changes to bin collections over the Easter holidays. From Friday, April 3 until Friday, April 10, collections will take place one day later than usual. So for example, if your collection is due on Friday it won’t be picked up until Saturday and so on. Remember to recycle using your blue bags - it is estimated that 90 million chocolate Easter eggs are bought in the UK every year, that’s a lot of cardboard and plastic packaging! You could also cut down on all that eggs-tra waste by making your own Easter treats such as chocolate cornflake cakes or bunny-shaped biscuits. And if you are making a big Easter lunch for all the family, make sure you either compost your vegetable peelings or they go into your food bin along with any leftovers. The recycling centres in Trostre (Llanelli), Wernddu (Ammanford), Nantycaws (Carmarthen) and Whitland are open as usual over the Easter period except Llangadog which is closed Good Friday, Eas...

Healthy Wednesday advice from the Hywel Dda Health Board -  This Healthy Wednesday we are reminding you to think about Choosing Well when you get ready for the long Easter weekend. The Choose Well campaign uses a colour coded thermometer to help people to link their symptoms with a NHS service. The aim is to raise awareness of the full range of services available so that people are well-informed about where and when to access services that will best meet their needs. This helps ensure that essential treatment is given in the shortest possible time and that busy emergency services can help those who need them most. Plan ahead for your Easter break by having essential medicines at home in a child safe cupboard or first aid kit including pain killing medicine e.g. paracetamol, anti-diarrhoeal medicine, plasters and a thermometer. If you do become unwell you can find out which pharmacy is open close to you over the long weekend by going to www.wales.nhs.uk/sitesplus/862/page/46867 or...

Youngsters who bounced along to Llanelli Children’s Library’s Bunny Hop enjoyed rabbit jokes, stories, crafts and games. The free event was one of many which takes place at the library throughout the year. One of the children said: “I loved the decorating and the story. It was great.” One of the parents added: “’It was good for the children to interact with others and do different craft activities.” The Children’s Library offers books for all ages in English and Welsh, DVDs, CDs, and free holiday events like the Bunny Hop. There are also term time activities, such as the pre-school storytime on Tuesdays from 2.15pm - 2.45pm or the Homework Club on Thursdays from 3.30pm - 5pm.

Carmarthenshire residents are being reminded that there are changes to refuse and recycling collections over the Easter holidays. From Friday, April 18 until Friday, April 25, collections will take place one day later than usual. So for example, if your collection is due on Friday it won’t be picked up until Saturday and so on. Remember to recycle using your blue bags - it is estimated that 80 million chocolate Easter eggs are bought in the UK every year, that’s a lot of cardboard and plastic packaging! You could also cut down on all that eggs-tra waste by making your own Easter treats such as chocolate cornflake cakes or bunny-shaped biscuits. And if you are making a big Easter lunch for all the family, make sure you either compost your vegetable peelings or they go into your food waste bin along with any leftovers. Executive Board Member for Technical Services Cllr Colin Evans said: “It is important we try and recycle as much as we can but also reduce the amount of rubbish we prod...

Children are invited to a free bunny hop Easter event at Llanelli Children’s Library. The holiday activity is taking place at the library in Vaughan Street on Monday, April 14, from 11am to 12noon. It is free to join the bunny hop springtime stories and crafts, which is suitable for four to 10-year-olds. Tickets must be obtained in advance and children need to be accompanied by an adult during the sessions. For more information contact the children’s library on 01554 773538.

The Jenkins Bakery has released details of its Easter range of products. "There's something for everyone to enjoy at Easter time," said the Jenkins Bakery's operations director Russell Jenkins. "Our staff always enjoy producing new ideas for Easter and I'm sure our customers will enjoy sampling the products we have on offer." Easter Sunday falls on April 20 this year. The long bank holiday weekend begins on Good Friday, April 18, and Easter Monday on April 21 is the final day in the bank holiday festivities. The Easter range includes - BUNNY KRISPIES £1.00 Our chocolate krispie confection with an edible sugar bunny and drizzled with white chocolate. EASTER FRUIT CAKE SLICE £1.10 Our delicious rich fruit cake with marzipan and ribbed rolled sugarpaste – a fruit cake lover’s delight! CHOCOLATE SPRING NEST £1.00 Moist chocolate swiss roll enrobed with chocolate and decorated with chocolate eggs in a nest of chocolate buttercream....

Members of the Danybanc and Llundain Fach Playgroup, based in Felinfoel, Llanelli, have had an eggs-cellent Easter thanks to supermarket giants Asda. The superstore donated a haul of Easter Eggs to the group in recognition of the voluntary work they do in their communities. Tenants Hannah Oliver and Emma Davies are pictured with children, and Simon Evans of Llanelli’s ASDA store, local members Cllr Hugh Richards and Cllr John Evans, PCSO Tony Jones, and Carmarthenshire County Council Community Engagement Officer Pat Evans.

This Healthy Wednesday people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire are being reminded to Choose Well over Easter. As well as getting the eggs and food for the holiday period also remember to ensure you have a first aid kit and some general medicines in the house. Evidence shows a significant number of people still go to hospital emergency departments or dial 999 when there are other services more convenient and suitable for them. The Choose Well campaign uses a colour coded thermometer to help people to link their symptoms with a NHS service. A bilingual Choose Well app is available for mobile phones that use Android or iPhone and iPad visit www.choosewellwales.org.uk The app includes contact information, opening hours, GPS location and digitally mapped directions to the following: Pharmacies  GPs  Optometrists  Dentists  Minor Injury Services  Emergency Departments  Clinical lead for unscheduled care, Consultant Jeremy Williams said: “...

The National Trust is planning an action-packed Easter at locations nationwide. And there's a chance here for you to win a family pass to a National Trust site in Wales. Just check out the competition question at the foot of this post. A spokesman for the National Trust said: "Quality time with family, playing outdoors and smiling faces are just a few of our favourite things about Easter! "This Easter Weekend, we invite you and your family to share our passion and excitement for the Easter holidays at our annual fun-filled Easter Egg Trails!  "For the sixth year running Cadbury are supporting the National Trust and the National Trust for Scotland in bringing the magic back to Easter with traditional fun, games and Easter Egg Trails for everyone.  "There are more than 250 locations nationwide so we've created a handy map to help you find the right Trail for your family this Easter. "We hope you and your family can join us this Easter and...

Award-winning South Wales business The Jenkins Bakery has released details of its Easter range of products. "Our seasonal ranges of products are always popular," said the Jenkins Bakery's operations director Russell Jenkins. "Whether it's Christmas or other special occasions, our staff always enjoy making something special to mark the event. "Easter is no different and our range of themed products is always popular with customers. We hope they enjoy them and we take this opportunity of wishing staff and customers a peaceful and happy Easter." EASTER PRODUCT RANGE - BUNNY KRISPIES £1.00 Our chocolate krispie confection with an edible sugar bunny and drizzled with white chocolate. CHICK BISCUITS 65p Oval shortbread biscuits half dipped in chocolate with chick sugar plaque. EASTER FRUIT CAKE SLICE £1.10 Our delicious rich fruit cake with marzipan and ribbed rolled sugarpaste – a fruit cake lover’s delight! CHOCOLATE SPRING NEST 95p M...

It's hats off to the tenants at Llys Glanymor Sheltered Housing Scheme who have celebrated Easter with a traditional bonnet competition. Sheltered Scheme Officer Cindy Heath Thomas is pictured serving refreshments to tenants during the event. Meanwhile, 90-year-old tenant Maude Griffiths puts the finishing touches to her Easter bonnet. Pics Jeff Connell

Hywel Dda Health Board | It's Healthy Wednesday - get the kids active Have your children eaten too much chocolate over the Easter period? If so this Healthy Wednesday why not think about getting them active? All children and young people aged 5 -18 should engage in moderate to vigorous intensity physical activity for at least 60 minutes and up to several hours every day, according to the Hywel Dda Health Board.

The award-winning West Wales brewer Evan-Evans is reporting record sales in the lead up to the Easter break. Despite the dramatic change in the weather, it seems that licensees across Wales are hoping for a busy weekend. Evan-Evans Group Chief Executive Simon Buckley said: “Easter has been a busy time for us with record demand for our beers and customers searching for our new Easter Ale. “We have just completed a rebranding exercise, with a total rebrand of our Evan-Evans products. “Over the winter months we have been trialling a host of new beers for the Welsh market, and Easter Ale is the first of the new seasonal beers. “We have six new seasonal beers for our customers to try in 2012. “We now have reputation for brewing some of the best beers in Wales and for having the widest range of seasonal ales from any one brewer in the Principality. “We will be increasing our brand range with a new organic beer range, which will be priced at the same price as traditional beers. “Des...