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Communities First has held a successful Family Activity Day at Llanelli Leisure Centre during the Easter holidays. The event included a free swimming session, free fitness taster sessions for all ages, puppet making and a healthy cooking workshop. During the day there were also sketching tutorials, a jewellery workshop, a soft play area, Parent and Toddler Session and toddler bikes. Communities First Cluster manager Amy Hawkins said: “It was a very successful day. Both parents and children really enjoyed getting active together as a family.” For more information about Communities First activities please phone 01554 784847.

Hywel Dda University Health Board has produced a short guide to remind people living or visiting Pembrokeshire how to access healthcare services for women and children, ahead of the holiday season. Some changes to hospital based services, in the areas of maternity, gynaecology and neonatal care, were made in August 2014 and to paediatric hospital inpatient services in October 2014. Most care remains unchanged and the guide aims to remind people about what is still provided within Pembrokeshire, either within the community or from Withybush Hospital, Haverfordwest. It also provides contact information about how to access these services, as well as those provided from Glangwili Hospital, Carmarthen. Chief Executive Steve Moore said: “We hope this short guide will assist anyone who may still be unsure about what our services for women and children look like and how to access them. “We heard concern when we went out into the community as part of our new ongoing engagement events – Let’s Ta...

Discounted Self-catering Holidays at Aberglasney this November - Exclusively for Aberglasney Members Book a one week stay in Coachman’s Cottage for just £300. (Please quote your 'Membership number' when making your reservation) Set on the perimeter of the Gardens, Coachman’s Cottage offers holiday-makers a unique opportunity to enjoy this beautiful location in a high quality, characterful and comfortable property. Throughout their stay guests may roam freely around the house and Gardens. A stay at Coachman’s Cottage also of course means that Aberglasney’s Gardening team are on your doorstep to ensure you make the most of any tour of the Gardens. Head gardener Joseph Atkin may even bring you fruit and vegetables from the Kitchen Garden. The charming Coachman’s Cottage opens from the paved patio area into the open-plan kitchen/ dining area with modern amenities as well as hand-made cupboards with oak work tops and a large refectory dining table. The country house ...

Carmarthenshire Community Safety Partnership is offering tips to ensure your peace of mind while you are away on holiday by making sure your home is secure. Almost half of all burglaries happen when a house or flat is empty but the risk can be reduced by taking simple safety measures. Police community safety officer PC Rob Chapman said: “It’s a good idea to get help from family members or your neighbours. You could ask them to collect post, park in the drive, mow the lawn, open and close curtains, and so on. Anything to make the place look lived in. “Don’t advertise the fact that you are going away. For instance, don’t stand around with your cases waiting for a taxi. Simply pack your things, pack the car and go.” He also advised letting a neighbour know when you are on holiday and how to contact you, or someone who can act on your behalf, in an emergency.

Latest news from Bluestone Resort in Pembrokeshire - Join us at our Summer After Dark Pool Party at The Blue Lagoon - Pre book your tickets for only £4.95! The waves get wild and the lazy river wakes up when the sun goes down at The Blue Lagoon. Our After Dark pool party is always relished with its wild waters, bright lights and pop music - After Dark is guaranteed to be a favourite experience this summer! After Dark is on every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday night during the summer holidays, It’s just £4.95 per person. You can also enjoy some seaside bites at the aptly named Fish Shack within the Blue Lagoon. Good food, great music – what could be a better way to spend the school holidays? Don’t forget the Blue Lagoon is open from 10am daily - Places are limited so you must pre-book to guarantee your entry to After Dark. Pre-Book for £4.95 Here Bluestone Resort Ltd, The Grange, Canaston Woods, Narberth, Pembrokeshire SA67 8DE.

Healthy Wednesday advice from the Hywel Dda Health Board -  This Healthy Wednesday we are reminding you to think about Choosing Well when you get ready for the long Easter weekend. The Choose Well campaign uses a colour coded thermometer to help people to link their symptoms with a NHS service. The aim is to raise awareness of the full range of services available so that people are well-informed about where and when to access services that will best meet their needs. This helps ensure that essential treatment is given in the shortest possible time and that busy emergency services can help those who need them most. Plan ahead for your Easter break by having essential medicines at home in a child safe cupboard or first aid kit including pain killing medicine e.g. paracetamol, anti-diarrhoeal medicine, plasters and a thermometer. If you do become unwell you can find out which pharmacy is open close to you over the long weekend by going to www.wales.nhs.uk/sitesplus/862/page/46867 or...

Here's news about the latest self-catering holidays and short breaks available at Aberglasney House and Gardens in the pictureque Tywi Valley between Carmarthen and Llandeilo. Did you know that Aberglasney has its own self-catering cottage? Set on the perimeter of the Gardens the stone Coachman’s Cottage offers holiday- makers a unique opportunity to enjoy this beautiful location in a high quality, characterful and comfortable property. Throughout their stay guests may roam freely around the gardens as well as the newly restored ground floor of the mansion house. A stay at Coachman’s Cottage also of course means that Aberglasney’s Gardening team are on your doorstep to ensure you make the most of any tour of the Gardens. The charming Coachman’s Cottage opens from the paved patio area into the open-plan kitchen/ dining area with modern amenities as well as hand-made cupboards with oak work tops and a large refectory dining table. The country house interior continues on into ...

Latest news from the Bluestone resort in Pembrokeshire - There’s something magical about Pembrokeshire. And we’re not talking about magicians - although there are tales of Welsh wizards being here in centuries past! It’s not just the stunning coastline, golden beaches or the spectacular landscape. Neither is it the historic castles, amazing wildlife or stunning walks. It’s much more than that. Bluestone beats in the heart of this great part of Wales, making it a perfect base for your wider exploration, whether by foot, bicycle or car. Combine a short break holiday at Bluestone, enjoying the free-range fun and relaxation you’d expect, with a wider exploration of Pembrokeshire and we’re sure you’ll have a wild time. Spring Breaks Spring into life at Bluestone National Park Resort with our very special short breaks. A Spring break at Bluestone puts you in the heart of the Pembrokeshire playground. Whether you are seeking the first signs of warmer weather, taking a chance ...

Apologies for the lack of posting, been on a week's holiday in Kefalonia, Greece. Will bore you all with the photos later!

Residents of Carmarthenshire are being encouraged to ensure peace of mind while they are away on holiday by making sure their homes are secure. Almost half of all burglaries happen when a house or flat is empty but the risk can be reduced by taking simple safety measures. The Community Safety Partnership’s Acquisitive Crime Action Group, which has representatives from the police, fire and rescue service and Carmarthenshire County Council, has discussed what householders can do to reduce the already low risk of being burgled. Police community safety officer PC Rob Chapman said: “We want people to take simple precautions before going on holiday so that they can enjoy peace of mind while they’re away. “It’s a good idea to get help from family members or your neighbours. You could ask them to collect post, park in the drive, mow the lawn, open and close curtains, and so on. Anything to make the place look lived in. “Don’t advertise the fact that you are going away. For instance, don’t sta...

Wildlife and Environmental concerns during Holidays | Dyfed Powys Police | Heddlu Dyfed Powys During the holidays earlier this year Sergeant Matthew Howells, Wildlife and Environmental Crime Sergeant for Dyfed Powys Police, noticed that several calls were made to the police regarding children and adults displaying anti-social behaviour at public parks and attractions where there was wildlife on display. In particular, there were calls regarding children throwing stones at ducks and swans on rivers and canals and adults encouraging their dogs to swim after ducks on ponds. Matthew would like to remind the public that the animals are there for pleasure not persecution.

Hywel Dda Health Board | Parents reminded of vaccinations ahead of summer holidays Parents in Wales booking their summer holidays are being reminded to make sure they also book an appointment for their children to receive their vaccinations. Public Health Wales has issued a reminder that diseases rare in the UK do still circulate in popular holiday destinations and can be a serious threat to Welsh children. Parents are being urged not only to ensure their children receive the vaccinations required for travel abroad, but also to arrange for them to catch up on any of the routine vaccinations given in the UK that they might have missed.