Tumble luncheon club is a winner
A new volunteer-led luncheon club in Tumble is acting as a catalyst for the regeneration of the village. Cinio a Chlonc (Meal and a Chat) is the first initiative to get underway in the area, providing a twice-weekly service for people aged 60+ to eat and socialise together. Supported by Llannon Community Council, the club was one of the first to be established after Carmarthenshire County Council offered independent providers the chance to operate their own lunch clubs. Membership is no longer restricted by eligibility criteria, and members are able to spend longer socialising than they were before. Reduced-cost meals, with food sourced locally and cooked on the premises, are served every Tuesday and Thursday at Tumble Hall. Cllr Pat Jones, executive board member for health and social care, said: “Tumble luncheon club is a shining example of what can be achieved within communities. The council was faced with criticism for asking town and community councils, and voluntary organisations,...