Art gallery plan for Llanelli town centre
Shoppers in Llanelli town centre will soon be able to relax and be inspired by the work of local artists thanks to some divine intervention from a local church, in partnership with the county council. Rev Bill Chapman, his wife Ellen and the council Leader Cllr Meryl Gravell, have been the driving force behind a new coffee shop and art gallery which will open later this year in Vaughan Street. It will be housed at the former Victoria Wine shop – a building which has lain empty and in a state of disrepair for over a decade. Carmarthenshire County Council has leased the building to Elim Church and is supporting them to carry out a full refurbishment. Contractors are already on-site. When complete, local artists and students will be able to exhibit their work and offer them for sale. Rev Bill Chapman said: “It all started over two years ago. As a church offering a range of community services, we very much observe what’s going on locally and tailor our services to meet local needs. “We saw...