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

Parc y Scarlets is set to welcome some stars of the stage as it holds its biggest ever choral concert. Featuring performances by some of the biggest Welsh names in music, the Gala Concert will be staged in the stadium's Delme Thomas Centre on Friday, March 16. The show will showcase a wide variety of singing talent. Carmarthen-born tenor Wynne Evans, of Go Compare fame, will return to the stadium to perform, along with soprano Gwawr Edwards, who recently performed for the Prince of Wales at Highgrove. Young singers from Only Boys Aloud will join the pair on stage, and Cor Meibion Llanelli will show off the musical talent that has led them to perform at many of the UK's leading concert halls. And X Factor contestant John Adams will once again sing at Parc y Scarlets, where he wowed the crowds at last year's fireworks spectacular. The audience will also be treated to a performance by 200 youngsters from across the town in the 200 Voices Llanelli Schools choir. The Gala Conc...

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...