Communities encouraged to 'dress-up' for the Eisteddfod
Communities in Carmarthenshire are being given an opportunity to show that they live in the loveliest area in the county. Carmarthenshire’s Loveliest Locality Competition aims to encourage communities throughout the county to dress their area up in readiness for the arrival of this year’s National Eisteddfod. The council’s executive board member with responsibility for the Eisteddfod Cllr Keith Davies said: “It has been such an achievement for the majority of appeal committees to have reached and exceeded their targets. This is our opportunity to celebrate their hard work and enthusiasm. “The aim of this competition is to ensure that Carmarthenshire gives the National Eisteddfod a true Welsh welcome. All those visiting the area can be confident that, from whatever direction they come, they will see flowers, pretty shop windows, plenty of colour and of course bunting.” The competition will be judged on Monday July 28 when the Chair of Carmarthenshire County Council Cllr Daff Davies wi...