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The latest On Song column from the Carmarthen Journal and the Llanelli Star, by Robert Lloyd. The Russians are coming! To Carmarthen, in fact! The internationally-acclaimed LYRA Russian Vocal Ensemble will be performing at St Peter’s Church, Carmarthen, on Friday, May 12 (7pm). Tickets are £10 on the door and there are interval refreshments available at £2.50. LYRA are from St. Petersburg, Russia. The singing group consists of four members that have been educated either as opera singers or choir conductors in St. Petersburg Conservatory. The four are - ANDREI SYSOEV – TENOR AND LEADER Born in St Petersburg. Graduated from the St. Petersburg conservatory. Won International competition of Sacred Music in Roma, Italy in 1995 as the conductor of a chamber choir "SingerBridge". Works as a choir master in St. Peter’s Cathedral in St. Petersburg. Act as an active composer too. ALEKSEI GOLOVIZNIN – BASS Born in the Karelian ASSR Byelomorsk. Graduated from the State Conser...

Special roast Sunday lunches are back on the menu at the popular Llanelly House in Llanelli town centre. The kitchen at the historic Georgian house is back in business for Sunday lunches, starting this weekend, April 30. “We’ve had requests galore from our loyal customers, asking every day of the week when we will be opening again for Sunday lunches,” said Llanelly House trustee Alison Evans. “This Sunday, we are delighted to be opening our doors again for special roast lunches. As we have a brilliant location, slap bang in the middle of Llanelli town centre, we are looking forward to welcoming customers old and new this Sunday. “Our resident chef Anna Brown is known throughout the land for her appearances on TV and radio, so you can trust that she will have plenty of culinary treats for everyone to enjoy, starting this Sunday. “Booking is advised and you can save yourself a table by ringing 01554 772857.” The café and restaurant opens at 10am and the Llanelly House team wil...

The team at West Wales chartered accountants and business consultants Clay Shaw Butler are celebrating passing another significant business landmark. In recognition of the business maintaining the highest standards, Clay Shaw Butler has been awarded the Investors in People award for a further three years. “We were already holders of Investors in People status, but this latest award recognises our continued commitment to achieving the highest standards in business,” said Clay Shaw Butler director Mark Jones. “The award is independently audited and demonstrates our commitment to high performance through good people management. “With our headquarters in Carmarthen, we pride ourselves on playing a key role in the business community in West Wales. “Good practice and good business standards and procedures start at home and we hope that our commitment to providing a quality service to our customers receives the recognition it deserves.” Investors in People is the international standard ...