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Llandeilo’s Got Talent is returning following the success of last year’s Talent Search. The Festival of Senses Committee intends to repeat the quest to seek out the best talent that the town and surrounding area has to offer. Always seeking to bring a new element to the annual Festival of the Senses, last year the committee advertised and hosted Llandeilo’s Got Talent and auditioned 12 acts. Four winners were selected, Menna Priestland Jones, Carys Jones, Shelley Thomas and the unique girl-band ‘Sticky Vinyl.’ The winning acts performed on the main stage of the Festival in King’s Street on the Saturday evening in front of huge crowds, before receiving their cash prizes. The search for further talented vocalist / musicians is now underway once more. Posters are now appearing around the town inviting locals to enter this year’s Llandeilo’s Got Talent by firstly emailing to register their interests and to explain the nature of the act. Auditionees will receive a prompt email response w...

Send your senses reeling in the run-up to Christmas at a festival in Llandeilo, November 18-21st It is a flash-bang-wallop, suck it and see four-day festival with more than 100 events spread through the town. Experience a magical mix of food and drink and Heavenly chocolate treats, music and carols, Santa and fireworks with a chance of huge festive shopping savings. In its fifth year the Llandeilo Festival of Senses was set up by Llandeilo Chamber of Trade to broadcast the rich diversity and delights of this fabulous community and helping to raise its profile. The festival focuses on the unique shopping experience that is Llandeilo, its remarkable produce and show casing the wide range talent in the community. Most of the events are indoor ensuing weather is no issue. The Food hall in Horeb Chapel is showcasing food and beverages with tastings. There is a wine bar and space to sit and eat some of the foods on offer. There is a chance of resourcing a wide and exclusive range of Christma...