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Secret Millionaire Kevin Green turned into the secret chauffeur to help make a wedding day dream come true. Mr Green, 50, donned a chauffeur’s hat and turned up in his cherished Aston Martin to help do the honours for Swansea couple Kevin and Wanda Harding. “As requests for help go, it was pretty unusual,” admitted Mr Green. “By all accounts, Wanda had been on the motorway when I overtook in my Aston Martin, which has a cherished number plate YE54 KEV (Yes for Kev). “There were only a few days to go before the wedding, but she thought it would be a wonderful surprise to ‘borrow’ the car to drive her new husband Kevin to church. “She tracked me down through a mutual friend and she was persuasive enough to convince me to hire myself out as chauffeur for the day. “The couple agreed to hold a special collection at the church for the Make A Wish Foundations, knowing that it is the main charity I support. I am an Ambassador for Make A Wish and was only too pleased to help out.” ...

The latest 'Shop Elli' column from the Llanelli Star -  With 13 days to go to Christmas, the festive season has definitely arrived at Llanelli’s St Elli Shopping Centre. Santa’s Grotto is up and running and is part of the big ‘Christmas Shop’ at Unit 1 at the centre, immediately next to Greggs the bakers. St Elli centre manager Andrew Stephens said: “Our lights are up and Santa’s grotto is bigger and better than ever. “The centre has had an early Christmas present with the vote of confidence from our new owners. “We are currently averaging 600,000 shoppers a month, but December is always our busiest time of the year and we expect to smash that figure this month. “Our appeal to all shoppers is to support all of Llanelli town centre, including the St Elli Shopping Centre.” ------------------------------------------- Events DECEMBER Until Sat 15th Scarlet FM 2013 Toy Appeal Pyramid area / Escalator Until Sat 14th AA ASDA Entrance Wednesday 11th RathboneCone area Market Hall entran...

The latest 'On Song' column about the choral scene in and around Llanelli from the Llanelli Star . . .  Côr Meibion Llanelli choristers have some very special guests for their annual Christmas concert this weekend. The choir’s ‘Sing Christmas’ evening is being held at Greenfield Chapel at 7pm on Saturday, December 14. The evening will also feature Côr Baroc and Parti Llwchwr. Côr Meibion Llanelli musical director Eifion Thomas said: “It promises to be a wonderful celebration of the Christmas spirit. The audience will get to listen to some wonderful voices and there will be the chance for some audience participation.” Côr Meibion Llanelli’s musical history is well known throughout Wales and beyond. The choir will celebrate its 50th anniversary next year. Côr Baroc is a 65-strong mixed choir formed by Mr Thomas in Llanelli in 2006. Mr Thomas said: “As a choir, we set the bar high in tackling challenging choral works. For example, one of our recent performances included Pergol...

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Members of social entrepreneur Kevin Green's 'Team Green' have had their 'works' Christmas Party. We enjoyed a splendid meal at La Brasserie restaurant in Wind Street, Swansea, followed by a little clubbing and dancing. Here are some photos from the night -