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

Latest newspaper sales figures for Wales are as follows - (The figures are from ABC, the Audit Bureau of Circulation and are for the six-month period leading up to the end of 2012) Dailies - South Wales Echo 28,893 -6.8pc South Wales Argus 20,589 -7.7pc South Wales Evening Post 34,873 -9.1pc The Western Mail 23,035 -11.1pc Weeklies - Barry and District News 4,805 -8.1pc Caernarfon and  Denbigh Herald 9,926 -9.5pc Campaign Caerphilly, Ystrad Mynach and  Bargoed 28,301 -0.9pc Cardigan and Tivy-Side Advertiser 6,377 -5.1pc Carmarthen Journal 14,386 -12.3pc County Times and Express 14,396 -4.5pc Cynon Valley Leader 4,721 -14.8pc Denbighshire Free Press 6,333 -3.8pc The Flintshire Standard 19,963 -8.8pc Free Press – Monmouth 5,390 -11.9pc Glamorgan Gazette 12,140 -11.2pc Gwent Gazette 4,198 -21.9pc Holyhead and Bangor Mail 8,494 -12pc Llanelli Star 12,171 -6.3pc Merthyr Express 9,125 -14.9pc Milford and  West Wales...

Nice story in the Llanelli Star about Llanelly House director Craig Hatto being the guest speaker at Llanelli Rotary Club's meeting tonight. Nice piece in the South Wales Evening Post about Cor Meibion Llanelli's fund-raising efforts for the Royal Marsden Hospital Cancer Charity. Smashing picture story in Llanelli Star about Cor Meibion Llanelli's recent concert in Surrey to raise cash for the Royal Marsden charity. Llanelli Star has a nice story about the revamped Burry Port railway crossing shelter (helped by donation from the team at Celtic Couriers). The latest 'View from Richmond Park' Carmarthen Town AFC column is in the Carmarthen Journal today. The latest Iechyd Da beer column from Llandeilo brewer Simon Buckley is in the Carmarthen Journal today. Good to see the latest gardening column from Aberglasney's Joseph Atkin in the Carmarthen Journal today. Nice story in the Carmarthen Journal about the new Heritage gardening trainee scheme at Aberglasney Gard...

Splendid picture story in the Llanelli Star about the Ashburnham golf club ladies golf centenary dinner staged at Parc y Scarlets stadium. Smashing picture story in the Llanelli Star about Llanelli Rotary Club's newest member - Cerith Owens, of Loud Applause Productions. Good to see the latest gardening column from Aberglasney's Joseph Atkin in the Carmarthen Journal today. Nice plug for Cor Meibion Llanelli's rehearsals (Monday and Thursdays at Furnace Community Hall, 7pm) in the Llanelli Star's What's On page. Nice piece in Llanelli Star today about the Royal British Legion Gala Concert being staged in Carmarthen on October 27. Tickets going fast. Good to see the latest View from Richmond Park Carnarthen Town AFC column in the Carmarthen Journal today. Splendid picture story in the Llanelli Star about the long service staff awards at the Jenkins Bakery in Llanelli @JenkinsBakery Nice story in the Llanelli Star today about rugby hero and broadcaster Garin Jenkins...

Nice to see the latest gardening column by Aberglasney's Joseph Atkin in the Carmarthen Journal today. Nice story in the Carmarthen Journal today about Stagecoach Carmarthen staging the musical Annie in the Lyric Theatre in the town. Carmarthenshire councillor welcomes the success of the first Llandeilo Jazz Festival in the Carmarthen Journal today. The latest 'View from Richmond Park' Carmarthen AFC column is in the Carmarthen Journal today. Nice spotlight on the latest news (juniors and seniors) from the Ashburnham Golf Club @AshburnhamGolf in the Llanelli Star today. The news page of the Ashburnham Golf Club website @AshburnhamGolf has just been updated - http://www.ashburnhamgolfclub.co.uk/news.htm The Jenkins Bakery website news page has been updated with a pic of the lovely ladies at the Bridgend shop - http://jenkinsbakery.co.uk/jenkinsbakeryn … Entries are now open for the Wales Blog Awards 2012. Enter here http://walesblogawards.co.uk/entry-form/ ‪#Wale...

The Latest News page on the Cor Meibion @corllanelli Llanelli website has just been updated - http://llanellimalechoir.co.uk/Latestnews.html Memo to self: When trying to reduce blood pressure, probably best not to stick Limp Bizkit's I Am Angry on playlist . . . raw meat for T! Memo to Dog Walkers at MCP. If your big ugly hound looks like it is about to harass a fellow DW, then put the brute on the lead. Simples! Hats off to the paragliders at Llanelli Beach at the MCP. Probably about the only sport that thrives in the current mini-hurricane! Check out the Resource Centre on the Clay Shaw Butler @clayshawbutler website. Work out your tax and mortgage etc- http://www.clayshawbutler.com The team at Celtic Couriers send their very best wishes to Ryan Topping and his bride-to-be Susan McMinn for their wedding next Saturday. The news page for the Jenkins Bakery @JenkinsBakery website has just been updated - http://jenkinsbakery.co.uk/jenkinsbakeryn … Grrrr! Card reader has died so ca...

Busy morning. Triple whammy of Burry Port meetings with @AmcanuLtd @CelticCouriers and @AshburnhamGolf The 'Our Team' page on the Celtic Couriers @CelticCouriers website has just been updated - http://www.celticcouriers.co.uk/our-team   Smashing back page pic (by Mrs Lloyd!) in the Carmarthen Journal today of one of the winning teams from the Carmarthen Town AFC festival. The latest 'View from Richmond Park' Carmarthen Town AFC column is in the Carmarthen Journal today. Nice to see the pic in the Carmarthen Journal of Carmarthen Town AFC making a donation to the Ty Cymorth Hospice in the town. Good to see the latest gardening column from Aberglasney's Joseph Atkin in the Carmarthen Journal today. Splendid picture spotlight in the Carmarthen Journal today on the weekend Llandeilo Jazz Festival. Smashing story in the Western Mail business section this morning about Burry Port firm Amcanu @AmcanuLtd winning an order from Welsh Water. Special offers at t...

Nice story in the Llanelli Star today about Cor Meibion Llanelli's annual concert with Wynne Evans on Saturday - http://llanellimalechoir.co.uk/Latestnews.html Nice story in the Llanelli Star today about next weekend's Llandeilo Jazz Festival - http://www.jazzatllandeilo.co.uk/ Nice story in the Llanelli Star today about Burry Port delivery firm Celtic Couriers @CelticCouriers working with Mencap Cymru. Nice story in the Llanelli Star today about millionaire Kevin Green @KGWCoach @kevingreenwales launching a new wealth app for mobile phones. Splendid full page spotlight in the Llanelli Star today on Llanelli-based architects the Lewis Partnership Ltd @Lewis_Architect Check out today's Carmarthen Journal for a 'news extra' two-page special feature on the Llandeilo Jazz festival - http://www.jazzatllandeilo.co.uk/ Nice feature in the Carmarthen Journal's Out and About section today about next weekend's Llandeilo Jazz Festival - http://www.jazzatllandeilo.co...

Open air performance of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet planned for Aberglasney House and Gardens on June 19 - http://www.aberglasney.org/index.php?page=events Prepare for carnage in the Lloyd household. Pals of my son James about to descend as part of their Beach Break Live tour to Pembrey! Among the special offers at Jenkins Bakery shops this week - 2 custard slices £1.50. More offers - http://jenkinsbakery.co.uk/ The news page of website for Clay Shaw Butler (chartered accountants and business consultants) has just been updated - http://www.clayshawbutler.com/news.htm Another excellent half page advert in the Carmarthen Journal today about the services offered by QualitySolicitors Redkite @QSRedkite The Ashburnham Golf Club website has just been updated with latest news - http://www.ashburnhamgolfclub.co.uk/index.html Latest 'Looking After Business' column from Clay Shaw Butler's Nigel Roberts (Carmarthen accountants) is in the Carmarthen Journal today. Good to see th...

Good story in the Llanelli Star today about the Jenkins Bakery @JenkinsBakery welcoming the U-turn on 'pasty tax'. Nice story in the Llanelli Star today about Burry Port firm Amcanu Ltd @AmcanuLtd stepping up to 24-hour production at their factory. Smashing photo in today's Llanelli Star showing Cor Meibion Llanelli singing at The Senedd protest over Prince Philip Hospital. Smashing story in the South Wales Evening Post about the Jenkins Bakery @JenkinsBakery welcoming the U-turn on 'pasty tax'. Splendid story on the back page of the Carmarthen Journal about Carmarthen Town AFC's mission to recruit new players to 'The Old Gold'. The latest 'Iechyd Da' beer column from Llandeilo brewer Simon Buckley (Evan-Evans Brewery) is in the Carmarthen Journal today. Splendid feature in the Carmarthen Journal today on the first Llandeilo Jazz Festival (July 6-8), sponsored by Evan-Evans Brewery. Splendid full page advert in the Carmarthen Journal this week...

Smashing picture story in the Carmarthen Journal today about the opening of the new woodland at Aberglasney House and Gardens. Eye-catching advert in the Carmarthen Journal puts the spotlight on the renamed QualitySolicitors Redkite law firm @QSRedkite Good to see the latest gardening column from Aberglasney's Joseph Atkin in the Carmarthen Journal today. Nice plug for the Dyfed Order of Merit junior golf event at The Ashburnham Golf Club in the Carmarthen Journal today. The latest 'View from Richmond Park' Carmarthen Town AFC column is in the Carmarthen Journal today. The latest 'Looking After Business' column by Ann Thomas, of Clay Shaw Butler, accountants, is in the Carmarthen Journal today. The latest 'Iechyd Da' beer column from Llandeilo brewer Simon Buckley (Evan-Evans Brewery) is in the Carmarthen Journal today. Check out the Carmarthen Journal and Llanelli Star today for the new adverts offering great membership deals at The Ashburnham Golf Club. Bi...

The latest 'View from Richmond Park' Carmarthen Town AFC column is in the Carmarthen Journal today. Smashing story in the Carmarthen Journal about brewer Simon Buckley's plans to establish a Llandeilo Jazz Festival. Review of the wonderful Rhydian Roberts Llanelli concert in the South Wales Evening Post today. Lovely little story in the Llanelli Star about Scarlets rugby coach Nigel Davies talking to Llanelli Rotary Club tonight. Nice story in the Llanelli Star today about the new links between the juniors of Ashburnham Golf Club and a famous club in Sandwich, Kent.

Great story in the Llanelli Star today about Burry Port firm Amcanu's new contract to supply pumps to Tata Steel in Port Talbot. Smashing story in the Llanelli Star today about Radio BGM, the hospital radio service at Prince Philip Hospital, Llaneli. Quoted in the Carmarthen Journal today in the campaign to establish a 'Black Book' exhibition in Carmarthen, at St Peter's Church. Splendid story about the first Carmarthen Bay Film Festival in the Llanelli Star today. The latest 'View from Richmond Park' Carmarthen Town AFC column is in the Carmarthen Journal today. Smashing back page story in the Carmarthen Journal about the forthcoming Mond Cup football final being staged at Richmond Park, Carmarthen. Splendid story in the Carmarthen Journal's business page about Llandeilo brewery Evan-Evans chalking up record sales. The new weekly gardening column by Aberglasney head gardener Joseph Atkin is in the Carmarthen Journal today. Smashing picture story in the Ca...

Smashing feature in the Western Mail's Weekend magazine on the Tywi Valley's great trio of gardens (Botanic, Dinefwr and Aberglasney). Splendid story about the Evan-Evans Brewery and the plans for a Llandeilo Jazz Festival in the Western Mail 'Box Office' section today. Nice piece about the programme of art events at Aberglasney House and Gardens in the Western Mail 'Box Office' section today. Splendid story about the new film festival in Llanelli in the Evening Post tonight - http://www.thisissouthwales.co.uk/Countdown-film-festival/story-15828536-detail/story.html Just 25 days to the start of the South & West Wales Caravan & Motorhome Show (May 11-13). Check out the website - http://daffodilevents.co.uk/caravan-motorhome-show/ Countdown to the opening of the new woodland at Aberglasney (April 28) - http://www.aberglasney.org/index.php?page=view_event&event_id=278 The Ashburnham Golf Club website has been updated with news of a new link with a top E...

Smashing picture story in the Llanelli Star - Llanelli Rotary Club award Paul Harris Fellowship to rugby legend Derek Quinnell. Nice story about the junior open golf tournament at The Ashburnham golf club in the Llanelli Star today. Splendid picture story in the Llanelli Star about Llanelli Rotary Club giving a Paul Harris Fellowship to Angela Saunders (Stradey Park Hotel). Review of Handel's Messiah in the Llanelli Star following performance by 'Three Choirs' including Llanelli's Cor Baroc. Nice piece in the Llanelli Star today about Cor Meibion Llanelli wining praise from the Mayor of the London Borough of Richmond. Smashing spotlight in the South Wales Evening Post on movie star Michael Sheen helping the Healing The Wounds Welsh PTSD charity. Nice story in the Carmarthen Journal about Stagecoach Theatre Arts in Carmarthen expanding to cope with demand with new afternoon classes. The latest 'View from Richmond Park' Carmarthen Town AFC column is in the Carmart...

The latest 'View from Richmond Park' Carmarthen Town AFC column is in the Carmarthen Journal newspaper today. Smashing story about Redkite becoming part of the QualitySolicitors brand in the Carmarthen Journal today @QSRedkite Llandeilo brewer Simon Buckley (Evan-Evans brewery) quoted in Carmarthen Journal story on last ditch bid to stop Sainsbury's superstore. West Wales soldier tragedy: Spotlight on the work of Healing The Wounds charity in the Carmarthen Journal. Splendid story about the countdown to the Carmarthen Mayor's Fun Run races (May 7) in the Carmarthen Journal today. The news page of the Ashburnham Golf Club website has just been updated  -  http://www.ashburnhamgolfclub.co.uk/news.htm You can now download the fixtures guide for the Ashburnham Championship Links Golf Club. See - http://ning.it/HTH6Ui Check out the Angela Kingston 'Moments in Time' painting exhibition at Aberglasney House and Gardens, from April 6 - http://ning.it/HTFBW0 Next day pa...

The Cefn Sidan Rotary Club meeting report in the Llanelli Star puts the spotlight on the latest guest speaker, someone called Robert Lloyd! Nice spotlight on the Carmarthen Bay Film Festival 'Grand Slam' charity night in the Llanelli Star today. Nice story about the Ashburnham Golf Club Open Day (this Saturday) in the Llanelli Star today. The Ashburnham Golf Club's new 'Fab Fore' membership offers are featured in the Llanelli Star and the Carmarthen Journal. The latest 'View from Richmond Park' Carmarthen Town AFC column is in the Carmarthen Journal today. The latest Looking After Business column from Carmarthen accountants Clay Shaw Butler is in the Carmarthen Journal today. Llandeilo brewer Simon Buckley's latest Iechyd Da brewing column is in the Carmarthen Journal today. Aberglasney head gardener Joseph Atkin's latest gardening column is in the Carmarthen Journal newspaper today. Smashing picture story in the Carmarthen Journal today about Stagec...

Lovely picture story in the Llanelli Star about the new captains at The Ashburnham Championship Links golf cub in Pembrey. Smashing picture in the Llanelli Star today of Llanelli Rotary Club members helping at mock interview sessions at Coedcae School. Nice story in the Llanelli Star about Llanelli architects The Lewis Partnership winning Constructionline status. Lovely story in the Llanelli Star about the ladies section of the Ashburnham golf club teeing off in old costumes this weekend. The latest 'View from Richmond Park' Carmarthen Town AFC column is in the Carmarthen Journal today. Nice story about the Carmarthen Mayor's Fun Run races (May 7) in the Carmarthen Journal today.

The latest 'View from Richmond Park' Carmarthen Town AFC column is in the Carmarthen Journal today. The latest Red Kite Law Business Brief column is in the Carmarthen Journal newspaper today. Lovely picture story in the Evening Post about Jenkins the Bakers making Wales rugby biscuits ahead of the big Grand Slam crunch match! Splendid story on page 9 of the Evening Post about Llanelli firm Morganstone's latest building award success - for The Mews, Port Talbot. Splendid story in the Llanelli Star about Jon Tregenna's Buggerall play being featured at the Laugharne Festival. Nice piece in the Llanelli Star today about Cor Meibion Llanelli performing with top tenor Wynne Evans at Parc y Scarlets on Friday night. Llanelli Star puts the spotlight on construction firm Morganstone's latest award - for a project in Port Talbot. Smashing picture story about the Healing The Wounds charity helping PTSD victim Darren Martin in the Llanelli Star today.

Nice story about Llanelli construction firm Morganstone winning £2m housing contracts in Pembrokeshire in the Llanelli Star today. The latest 'View from Richmond Park' Carmarthen Town AFC column is in the Carmarthen Journal today. Nice piece in the Carmarthen Journal today about the Carmarthen Mayor's Fun Run races (May 7).

Splendid story in the Llanelli Star about The Ashburnham Championship Links Golf Cub getting a 'Top 10' British rating for value. Smashing picture in Llanelli Star of Llanelli Rotary Club Council (executive committee) members visiting the Llanelli Town Mayor's Parlour. Llanelli Star today puts the spotlight on a busy week of 'St David's Day' activities for Cor Meibion Llanelli. Llanelli concert on Saturday. Lovely review of Cor Meibion Llanelli's recent concert at Gravells, Kidwelly, in the Llanelli Star today. Splendid story in the Llanelli Star today about the Llanelli Rotary Club Ball (March 23) being dedicated to the memory of Ernie Lawson. Nice story in the Llanelli Star today about the quiz night (March 9) at the Ashburnham Golf Club in Pembrey. Smashing picture story in the Llanelli Star about St John Lloyd School teams winning the Rotary Youth Speaks zone final competition. Smashing picture story in the South Wales Evening Post tonight about the Daff...