Street meeting

Ten residents met with local councillors and two county council officers on Wednesday to discuss traffic issues on Iscoed and Bryngwili Road on Wednesday. The outcome of the issues were that Mr Mcenvoy the Highways safety officer was going to consult with the local traders about the proposed changes in parking restrictions outside their shops, currently with Hendy being on the m4 there are lots of long term park and ride commuters leaving their vehicles, in Hendy and car sharing by travelling to work, these cars prevent passing trade from being able to park outside the local shops.

Local bus stops

Mr Mcenvoy also asked Nia Griffith’s office manager to write to the local bus companies to arrange another site meeting so that bus locations and signs can be discussed and agreed with residents and the county council highways/street signage department.

Harleyford Road

There have been large boulders placed around the car park area of the local football club at the bottom of this road. This has been causing residents concerns as delivery lorry’s and the dustbin collection vehicles are unable to turn around and have to reverse out onto the main road when there are lots of cars parked on the street. Nia’s office manager was asked by Mr Mcenvoy, to write to the relevant departments to investigate a possible solution.

Lorries travelling through the village

Residents living at the far end of Iscoed Road produced photographs of lorries trying to pass each other and parked cars, as there are currently high volumes of lorries travelling off the m4 junction to get to Pontarddulais, these lorries don’t travel off junction 47 they all travel to junction 48, this is because Swansea City council have put weight limits on the bridges in Pontlliw, Mr Mcenvoy asked that Nia’s Office manager writes to the relevant department in the county council to ask that, the safety and strength of the bridges in Hendy be checked and monitored.

Sat navigation systems

Mr Mcenvoy then visited the site of Heol y Felin, as Sat Navigational equipment are sending vehicles down a no through country lane and vehicles have been getting stuck near the River Gwili’s old ford on this lane. He promised that new signage had already been sanctioned and Mr Mcenvoy promised the residents that he would investigate why, the new no through road signs hadn’t been installed yet?

Summer Sensation

Cyngor Tref Pontarddulais town council will be proudly presenting at Coed Bach Park Pontarddulais on Saturday 28^th July gates open at 4pm “Night at the Opera” a Queen tribute concert. They will be supported by an “Elvis tribute” and “2 plus1” 70’s and 80’s music. The event will be compared by D.J. Chris Smithy. Further info and details of the web can be found on the www.pontarddulais.com web site.

Local MP Surgeries

On Friday 29^th June Nia Griffith the Llanelli MP will be in Hendy holding a surgery in the Cricket Club from 5pm till 6pm.The Pontarddulais MP Martin Caton and Edwina Hart AM, will be holding a monthly surgery in the Mechanics Institute on Friday 6^th July at 4pm

Hendy Rugby Club

There will be a Marquee Charity Sporting Auction on Friday, June 29th at Hendy RFC and car park. The entertainment of the evening will include Llanelli Male Voice Choir, with music from “The Something’s” and “Long Way Round”. Donations from top sporting stars have been given to auction off, plus other spot prizes and raffles. The event will be supported and chaired by Stuart Cable of the Stereophonics. All proceeds will be raised in aid of Haematology Cancer Unit Singleton Hospital. Tickets to enter the event are £10 available from the Rugby Clubhouse. Contact Numbers for further info are Nigel Howells 07831615749 and Gary Brown 07966182014. The event starts at 6 pm until late.

Collage competition for juniors

Please make a picture/collage using a range of various materials such as Wool, Paper, String, Glitter, the theme for you artwork must be on Cowboys and Indians. Put your name, age and address on the back and send or take the picture to Mrs. N. Rees 69 Glanyrafon Rd, Pontarddulais, Swansea. Closing date is 24^th June, 2007.

Sports Day

The Carnival Sports will be held on Tuesday 26^th June, 2007 at Coedbach Park, Pontarddulais (if wet then on Thursday 28^th June, 2007) Free entry.

Annual Meeting

The Pontarddulais & Hendy Festival Committee will also be holding their AGM (today) at Pontarddulais Rugby Club on Thursday 21st June, 2007 at 7.30 pm.

Hendy and Pontarddulais Carnival

The Parade will be taking place on Saturday 30^th June starting in Hendy and travelling through Pontarddulais to Coed Bach Park

Pool Tournament

On Monday 25^th June at the Farmers Arms Pontarddulais the Annual Pool Shield will be played for, between the Farmers Arms and the Red Lion Hendy. Last year the Farmers Arms beat the Red Lion of Hendy 5 frames to 4 with the last game being decided all on the black ball.

Pontarddulais Walking Club

Members had a most enjoyable trek last Sunday in the Radnor Hills. The members where blessed with glorious June sunshine, which complimented the majestic mountain scenery of the Radnor Hills. The group thank Geraint Owain Price of Hendy for being the group leader on this trek. On the agenda for the month of August is a trek on the island of Lundy. The group will also be doing a weekend of walking around the county of Devon.

Air Ambulance

The Red Lion after last years successful charity event, has decided to hold a weekend of fund raising next month, with all proceeds going to the Air Ambulance more details closer to the event.