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A host of activities are planned at Carmarthenshire markets to celebrate Welsh Week. To mark the event, which starts on Saturday, February 25, the markets will be decked out in Welsh flags. There will be free local produce tasting, arts and crafts making for children and Welsh music playing to entertain the crowds. On St David’s Day, Wednesday, March 1, shoppers will be treated to free Cawl tasting during the morning in Carmarthen and Llanelli. Scarlets players will also make appearances in Llanelli and visitors will be entertained by Cor Curiad singing outside The Teapot Café. Various activities are taking place across Carmarthen town with the annual Gwyl Dewi Parade starting from Carmarthen Park at 10am on Saturday. The indoor market has everything you need to celebrate St David’s Day – from traditional Welsh outfits for school children to other Welsh-themed accessories. And by supporting your local traders you can also pick up good quality, local ingredients at affordable price...

Impress your partner with a choice of gifts and flowers from Carmarthenshire Markets and be in with a chance of winning a romantic break at Llanelli’s Stradey Park Hotel on St Valentine’s Day. Visitors to Llanelli and Carmarthen markets who buy items associated with the patron saint of love will be entered into a draw with one lucky couple being treated to dinner and an overnight stay at the four-star hotel on Tuesday, February 14. From cards and flowers to perfume, paintings, clothing and jewellery there’s lots of different love tokens to be found in both markets. If you’re preparing your loved one a delicious meal, visit the market where you can buy a choice of great local produce from steaks to cheeses, speciality fish and seafood to delicious desserts. Carmarthenshire County Council’s executive board member responsible for the markets, Cllr David Jenkins said: “There are some great products available to buy in the market to celebrate Valentine’s Day. By doing so you’ll be support...

Did you know Carmarthenshire Markets is on Facebook? The social media platform provides up to date news on what’s happening in Carmarthen, Llanelli, Ammanford and Llandeilo indoor and outdoor markets. The page showcases what the markets have to offer, any special offers or discounts, events, available units, events and general information. There are a number of Christmas themed events going on throughout December including appearances from local school choirs singing carols, elf activity days, the annual Reindeer Day and meet and greet with the cast of The Friendships, Robinson Crusoe pantomime and these will be featured too. The council’s executive board member for markets, Cllr David Jenkins said: “Whichever way you look at it, there’s no denying that social media has become hugely powerful and influential – we must maximise its potential to engage with our traders and shoppers more than ever before.” Traders regularly dress up and fundraise for charity and we share these pictures ...