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Burry Port delivery firm Celtic Couriers is helping to sponsor a prestigious vintage show in Carmarthen. The Orllwyn Teifi 24th Vintage Show is taking place at the United Counties Showground in Nantyci, Carmarthen, between August 24 and 27. Celtic Couriers general manager Gareth Jenkins said: "We are delighted to be lending our support to the show. It is a major attraction in South West Wales and should pull in bumper crowds over the Bank Holiday weekend." Orllwyn Teifi Vintage Show started in 1989. At first, it was held on the Kings Meadow at Henllan, but soon outgrew this 20-acre site. It then moved to Croesllan, Llandysul and took up nearly 115 acres! In its 24th year, the show moves to the United Counties Showground in Carmarthen, giving easier access to many supporters who live in South Wales. The show attracts exhibitors from all over the country and many famous "names" have attended over the last 18 years. The late Fred Dibnah, of Television fame, and the ...

Steam traction engines will return to the streets of Carmarthen over the August Bank Holiday. On Saturday August 25, the normal Bank Holiday traffic will be joined by steam traction engines, showman’s engines, traction rollers and scaled models of these, yesteryear workhorses of days gone by. Leading the procession through Carmarthen town will be a 1906 Aveling and Porter engine accompanied by the trailer which has been its companion throughout its working life. This is the only Aveling and Porter of this type in the world. A massive exhibition of vintage vehicles will be on display at the Nantyci Showground during August Bank Holiday weekend. For the first time, the well known Orllwyn Teifi Vintage Show will this year be at the Carmarthen venue. Held on Sunday and Monday August 26 and 27, the Orllwyn Teifi 24th Vintage Show offers a weekend full of action and fun for all the family from early morning to late night. Evening entertainment includes local vocalist Llinos Thomas, the king...