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Latest news from Llanelli Rugby Business Network -  Llanelli Rugby Business Network's next event will be on Tuesday 8th November at Parc y Scarlets. The special guest speaker will be Catryn Grundy, Programme Director for the School of Hard Knocks Cymru. Catryn will enlighten us all about the work of SoHK in Wales and how businesses can benefit from becoming involved in the initiative. If you would like to attend this event, you can register your interest via the following link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/llanelli-rugby-business-network-tickets-28522496555 The event is from 6pm till 8pm at Parc y Scarlets. About the School of Hard Knocks Cymru: Charity supported by rugby giants Scott Quinnell, Will Greenwood MBE, Brian Moore and HRH Prince Harry, heads to Wales to open a new chapter. The School of Hard Knocks – a charity that uses rugby and boxing, to tackle social exclusion by getting unemployed people back into work - has opened up in Wales. The charity is aimin...

Howard Kendall, the greatest manager in history of Everton football club, was the guest speaker at Carmarthen Town AFC's annual sportsman's dinner held at the Ivy Bush Royal Hotel, Carmarthen. Kendall, 67, had a distinguished playing career as a footballer, captaining the England Youth side to victory in the 1964 Little World Cup Final and playing for Preston North End, Everton, Birmingham City, Stoke City and Blackburn Rovers. His managerial career took him to Blackburn Rovers, Everton, Athletic Bilboa, Manchester City, Xanthi, Notts County, Sheffield United and Ethnikos Piraeus. The football legend gave an entertaining 40-minute address followed by a question and answer session. Principal guests included the chairman of Carmarthenshire County Council Councillor Terry Davies, the Mayor of Carmarthen Town Councillor Arwel Lloyd, Carmarthen East and Dinefwr MP Jonathan Edwards and club sponsor Einsley Harries. Other speakers included Roger Devonside, the celebrated aerob...

The guest speaker at the Spring Dinner meeting of the Five Roads Sporting Association will be former Welsh international football full-back Joey Jones. And there are still a few tickets left for the event - if you are quick. Joey started and ended his distinguished career at Wrexham and in between played for Liverpool, Chelsea and Huddersfield, gaining 72 caps along the way. Supporting Joey will be top Northern comedian Paul Boardman. Paul is a regular on the 'Jongleurs' comedy circuit and has made numerous television appearances. Paul is also a former professional footballer, having once been signed by Peter Shilton for Plymouth Argyle. Costs for the dinner have been maintained again at members £20 and guests £30. For tickets, please contact Roger Stephens on 07814 680894. The dinner is at Five Roads Hall, near Llanelli, on Friday, May 17.

Just back from a pleasant lunch as the guest speaker at Carmarthen Rotary Club's meeting at the Ivy Bush Royal Hotel, Carmarthen. The talk was on my role as a 'Games Maker' at the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics. The vote of thanks was given by Jeff Thomas. Pictured with Carmarthen Rotary Club President Mrs Barbara Rumbold.