Hendy Rugby Club

There was a marquee charity event there, the carnival weekend which was a huge success. I’ve spoken to the organisers who want to say thank you on behalf of the Haematology Cancer Unit at Singleton Hospital for the huge support from the whole community who supported, and a special thank you to the Llanelli Male Voice Choir for the superb performance. Money has still been coming in so a final total could not be given, However as soon as the total is realised and presented there will be an official letter from the hospital unit, which will be displayed on the notice board in the local club.

Memorial concert

The famous Pontarddulais Male Voice Choir will be performing a concert in their home town in the school leisure centre on the 21st July, the Noel Davies Memorial concert; will also feature Lleisiau LLiw and Nicky Mead on the Trumpet. Tickets cost £7 from any chorister or Lyn Anthony on 01792 884279, further details can be found on the choirs web page http://www.pontarddulaismalechoir.com/choir_concerts.php?concertID=28 

Pontarddulais and Hendy Carnival

It was tremendous to see the people of Pontarddulais and Hendy pulling together to make the carnival a success, even though the weather was very bad indeed. Everyone deserves praise for turning out in such bad conditions, it was the wettest carnival in its 39 year history, The organisers would like to thank all the floats, walkers, stall holders, bands, lorry drivers and suppliers of the lorries and the people who provided the entertainment, a big thank you, also goes to the shops for entering the window dressing competition - a magnificent effort was made by one and all

Carnival Results 2007.

There were trophy and prizes available throughout the event and the winners were in the float section 1^st overall Collar & Cuffs, 2^nd Dulais Netball, 3^rd Grwp Chwarae Hendy. The Gordon Lamprey Trophy for the Best Float from Hendy or Pontarddulais was Grwp Chwarae Hendy. The Wilf Leyshon Cup for the Best Float from a School was Grwp Chwarae Hendy. 

Walkers

The Brinley Lewis Trophy for Best dressed child on a float or walking was won by Scarecrow. In the groups of four or more walkers Glynhir W.I came first with Sophie Chelsea 2^nd. Best individual was Thomas the Tank engine with the little squaw 2^nd. The Odd Bod was won by Woodie & Jessie with Indian Village coming 2^nd. The Llanedi Community Council Cup for Best dressed on a stall on the field was won by Glynhir W. I., Air Ambulance came 2^nd and Hendy Pool came 3^rd.

Other results

The Photograph Competition 1^st was A. Alexander of Pontarddulais, 2^nd was Lindsay A. Jones of Llanelli, 3^rd was Matthew Griffiths of Pontarddulais. There were no entries in the Collage Competition. The Colouring Competition, was won by Ffion Griffiths, runners up were Steffan Williams and Cai Evans

Winning Carnival Programme

Every programme has a unique number which is entered into the draw the winning number would be worth £100. The winning number is 1635 and the reserves are 648,   1124,     113,   276,   74,   and 2045. Please Tel 882777 if you have any of the numbers listed. The Shop Window Dressing Competition was won by Cwtch dan Star with the Charity Shop 2^nd and Bowen Rees Chemists 3^rd. Highly Commended were Jenkins Bakers, Garrington’s Video Shop and Elwyn’s Pet Shop

Carnival Sports results

The annual school sports day was won by Ysgol Bryniago with Pontarddulais Primary runners up and Hendy C. P. School. The Tug of War was won by Hendy C. P. School.

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.

Bus Stop Issues

Following the street meeting with the county council and a local surgery with Nia Griffith MP, a meeting with the First Cymru Bus company management has now been agreed. There will be a further site meeting later in the month, at the bus stops to discuss bus routes/stops and issues.

Pontarddulais Walking Club          

Would like to thank Norman Richards for leading last weeks walk to the coastal town of Porthcawl.Highlight of the trek was the visit to Sker House, reputedly Wales most haunted house. Alan Richards related to the group about the mystery of the Maid of Sker which was famously made into a book by R.D.Blackmore.The group also paid their respects at the memorial site at Sker Point to the 39 crew members of the SS Samtampa, and 8 Lifeboat crew members of Mumbles Lifeboat, who all lost their lives on one fateful night in 1947. Other walks which members would like to thank leaders Peter and Allison Walters for leading, took place in the South Beacons. The walk included the Mountain of Cefn Yr Ystrad and its environs. The group had a stunning lunch stop at Bryniau Gleision overlooking the Talybont reservoir. The majestic and spectacular scenery on such a fine summer’s day was enjoyed by all the trekkers. New members would be welcomed some spectacular photos from past walks can be seen on the web site http://www.pontarddulaiswalkingclub.com/

Fundraising for Air Ambulance.

The Red Lion in Hendy is holding a two day event on Friday 10th and Saturday 11^th of August, there will be live entertainment, bouncy castle in the garden, hot dog van, and the event will have an auction and raffle. Paramedics from the Air Ambulance will also be there over the weekend.