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Rugby legends honoured at Carmarthenshire's Sporting Hall of Fame

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Two sporting greats have been honoured in a special ceremony at County Hall. Late rugby legends Ray Gravell and Stuart Gallacher were formally inducted into the council’s Sporting Hall of Fame (SHF) earlier this month. Mari Gravell, Ray’s wife, and Stuart’s wife, Jan and his children, Jonathan and Debbie, represented the pair at the ceremony, along with councillors, officers and SHF members. The Sporting Hall of Fame recognises sportspeople from Carmarthenshire who have contributed to the legacy of sport and are an inspiration for the next generation of sporting champions. The council’s executive board member for leisure, Cllr Meryl Gravell said: “Both Ray and Stuart have dedicated a large part of their lives to sport in Carmarthenshire and Wales. They are both legends in the world of rugby and we are extremely proud to be honouring them in this way.” The Sporting Hall of Fame is part of the Carmarthenshire Sports Personality Awards and invitations for 2015 are now being taken. Twelv...
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Llanelli is simply hair-raising!

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Llanelli's becoming a hair-raising town. There has been a lot of scratching of chins and men who have never fuzzed up before are joining in the spirit of the Grow a Grav beard campaign. Latest to fall foul of the stubble and ban the razors are Llanelli Town centre manager Andrew Shufflebotham, President of Llanelli Chamber of Trade and manager of Llanelli’s St Elli Shopping Centre Andrew Stephens and the centre’s regional manager Gilmore Jones. Gilmore wore a stubble patch in his younger days and has challenged colleague Andrew Stephens to see who can grow the best full set to help benefit the Ray Gravell and Friends Charitable Trust. Gilmore has even cheekily suggested his colleague might have to resort to knitting his beard to stand any competitive chance. Andrew, however, says his beard will be more realistic because he is red haired like Grav. In a biting comment he suggested Gilmore will only need a red suit when he has grown his beard to resemble the famous man who tumbles do...
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'Grow a Grav' challenge

A charity is asking men across Wales to grow a beard during November in homage to late rugby great Ray Gravell. The Welsh Rugby Players' Association (WRPA) has teamed up with the charitable trust founded in his honour for the "Grow a Grav" campaign. See - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-south-west-wales-11606232
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Charity biker ride from Llanelli in Ray Gravell's name

BBC News - Charity biker ride from Llanelli in Ray Gravell's name And they've just driven up my road . . .
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BBC commissions new Grav sculpture

WalesOnline - Lifestyle - Arts - BBC commissions new Grav sculpture Another great tribute to the late great Ray Gravell.
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Search for 'Grav' artist

The search has started for an artist to create a portrait sculpture of the late Welsh rugby international and broadcaster Ray Gravell. It will sit alongside busts of other greats - including rugby coach Carwyn James and comedian Ryan Davies - in the reception area of BBC Wales in Cardiff. See BBC - http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/south_west/8342740.stm
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