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A special event to help businesses, community groups and sports organisations find funding has been hailed as a great success. The Carmarthenshire County Funding Fair was held in the Delme Thomas Centre at Parc y Scarlets last week when representatives of over 50 funders, including RDP Sir Gar, Aggregates Levy, Children in Need, Lloyds TSB, WRU, were on hand to discuss the various grants and support available in Carmarthenshire. Workshops on Establishing Sustainable Organisational Structures and Community Managed Leisure Facilities - Asset Transfer Briefing Session were also provided free of charge. The event was organised by the Community Bureau in partnership with the Carmarthenshire Association of Voluntary Services. Visitor Gemma Davies of Kinetic Bam said: “We have come here to look for grants. Our business is promoting fitness and we put on classes in gymnastics, free running yoga and other activities.” Llandovery YMCA centre manager Jill Tatman said: “We are looking fo...

The Delme Thomas Centre in the Llaneli  Scarlets Stadium will be the host of the Carmarthenshire County Funding Fair on Wednesday February 22. Representatives of over 50 funders, including RDP Sir Gar, Aggregates Levy, Children in Need, Lloyds TSB, WRU, will be on hand to discuss the various grants and support available in Carmarthenshire. Workshops on Establishing Sustainable Organisational Structures and Community Managed Leisure Facilities - Asset Transfer Briefing Session are also being provided free of charge The event has been organised by the Community Bureau in partnership with CAVs and Community Regeneration Officer Sally Doughton says “It will be a fantastic opportunity for all organisations in Carmarthenshire to find out about the support and funding available throughout the county. Businesses, those involved in the tourism industry, community voluntary groups and sports organisations can all benefit from attending” Admission to the Fair is free and free transpor...