First Minister visits Ffos Las
First Minister Carwyn Jones has visited Carmarthenshire’s newest sporting attraction. He was taken on a tour of Ffos Las Racecourse following a reception in its hospitality suite, where he met members of the Mid and West Wales Fire Brigade search and rescue team, who recently returned from earthquake-stricken Haiti. Mr Jones was invited to Ffos Las as part of his visit to Carmarthenshire, hosted by Carmarthenshire County Council leader Cllr Meryl Gravell. Earlier in the day he announced a £14million theatre and entertainment development at Llanelli Town Centre. Mr Jones said he was impressed with the facilities at Ffos Las, which has become a major part of Carmarthenshire’s tourism appeal. Launched in June last year, the racecourse hosts racing meets and provides corporate hospitality and private functions – including weddings – throughout the year. It has acted as a major catalyst for tourism in Carmarthenshire, and joins Parc Y Scarlets and Machynys Golf Course as a key player in spo...