Robert Lloyd - a Sir Gar Blog of random news . . . and some Clecs!

It has taken a full 24 hours for the death of our dear friend Monro Walters to sink in. A man for all seasons - a voice for all occasions. Monro's sudden death leaves a massive hole in the life of the community we call Llanelli. It is hard to comprehend what Maxine and family are feeling. His departure was so swift that there is still a profound sense of disbelief. I was proud and privileged to call Monro a friend. But he was also much more - a committed professional, a wonderful colleague, a truly humble man with a lovely, warm and generous personality. He had a laugh that could kick-start a chorus. He could sing - but he could also inspire, inform and entertain just by being Monro and talking. The voice was class. Our last conversation was on Wednesday night. As speaker's secretary for Llanelli Rotary Club, he was responsible for persuading Llanelli Scarlets rugby coach Wayne Pivac to perform as guest speaker at our weekly meeting. Monro was unwell a...

With the Hengoed Ward of Carmarthenshire Council hosting Carmarthenshire’s National Eisteddfod on its doorstep there has been huge excitement in the village and a general feeling of “how are we ever going to top that.” Minor parking issues have only underlined the phenomenal success of the event, said Pwll Councillor George Edwards. “I have had visitors from Scotland and Birmingham who have come specifically for the National Eisteddfod and they have thoroughly enjoyed themselves. “It has been a roaring success. “I have never seen to many people walking and cycling the coastal path to Burry Port. Eisteddfod visitors have been exploring and finding out more about this stunning corner location of our glorious county. “Many have told me they will be coming back to visit again. They have been blown away by the scenery and what we have to offer within and both ends of the Millennium Coastal Park. “Local businesses from the Colliers to the Bryngwyn Newydd have been bursting at the seams and...

A waste and tyre amnesty is being held for residents living in Pwll. The council’s waste and recycling section has teamed up with housing services and Tidy Towns for the amnesty which is being held on Wednesday, October 16 between 9am and 1pm at Maesyrhaf. Most household waste can be taken along including unwanted furniture, carpets and mattresses, electrical items such as fridge-freezers and televisions, garden waste and tyres (maximum 10 tyres per household / no tractor or lorry tyres). However, paint, garden chemicals, car batteries, gas bottles, asbestos, construction and trade waste will not be accepted. Residents that dispose of any waste items will also get a free bag of Merlin’s Magic Compost (while stocks last) courtesy of CWM Environmental Ltd. Executive Board Member for Technical Services Cllr Colin Evans said: “We hope the amnesty will help to reduce fly-tipping in the area and encourage people to recycle more.” Executive Board Member for Housing Cllr Tegwen Devichand said:...

The Chair of Carmarthenshire County Council recently opened Pontarddulais Classic Motor Club’s Classic Car and Vehicle Show. Chair Cllr Siân Thomas also helped judge the competition at Festival Fields, Pwll, Llanelli. There were more than 400 entries and three joint winners all of whose owners live in Carmarthenshire. Cllr Thomas said: “I was overwhelmed by the turnout and the time and love lavished upon these delightful cars.”

Witness appeal following fatal RTC in Pwll | Dyfed Powys Police | Heddlu Dyfed Powys An 88-year-old woman died following a road traffic collision on the A484 at Pwll in Llanelli which happened at 12.10pm on Wednesday 28th March 2012. Police are now appealing for witnesses to come forward to help them determine what happened.