Carnival

The local Pontarddulais and Hendy District Carnival is being held on Saturday June 30th. The Parade will start from Hendy at 2 p.m and then travels through Hendy and Pontarddulais until it reaches Coedbach Park in Pontarddulais at 3 p.m. This year the carnival will take on a Cowboy & Indian, Country & Western Theme. The main attraction on the centre field this year will be “The Lawmen” an International Show team from Bristol, who will be entertaining the crowds with a Cowboy and quick draw display. Also on the field will be various stalls children’s’ rides, as well as a vintage/classic vehicle display. Entry to the field is £2 Adults or by entry with a Carnival Programme sold during this month around the villages. Every Programme has a unique number which is entered into a prize draw, drawn on the day.

Stalls

Organisations that have applied for stalls for the field or floats for the carnival are urged telephone 01792 883337 or email gorseinon@hotmail.com for further details and to return application forms as soon as possible.

Changes to walkers at Pontarddulais & Hendy Carnival

There are some changes to walkers in fancy dress at this year’s carnival to be held on Saturday 30th June. There will now be only 3 categories for walkers, however, prize money has been increased. The new categories are the groups, consisting of four or more children or adults or mixed. The second category is for, individuals and the final group is the Odd Bod which is for anyone else such as couples, triples, anyone on horse, bike, or pony. All walkers please meet at Hendy and walk in the parade. The Parade will leave at 2 p.m. Walkers will be judged at Coedbach Park. Listen for your category to be called into the centre field for judging.

Other Competitions Don’t forget there are also other events in the lead up to the carnival such as the photographic competition closing date 13th June, the Junior Art Work competition 24th June and the sports day to enter any of these contact Mrs. N. Rees, 69 Glanyrafon Rd., Pontarddulais, Swansea. The Carnival Sports which is free to enter will be held on Tuesday 26th June at Coedbach Park, Pontarddulais PLEASE NOTE WITH TRADITION if rained off the event will take place on Thursday 28th June

Hendy Eisteddfod

The Eisteddfod this year was a great success. The competitions started at 11.00 in the morning for local children, and the open competitions began at 1.00. The Hendy school hall was almost full to capacity throughout the day and the audience thoroughly enjoyed a feast of Welsh culture. The aelwyd committee who organised the event are very grateful to everybody who helped to make this one of the best Eisteddfods yet! We were particularly grateful to the local children who competed both on stage and in the art and craft section. Thanks also to all who supported us with grants and donations. Without your help this event would not be possible. We look forward now to Hendy Eisteddfod 2008!

Eisteddfod

Hendy Yr oedd yr eisteddfod eleni yn llwyddiant eithriadol. Fe ddechreuodd y cystadlu yn brydlon am 11.00 gyda'r plant lleol ac yna y cystadleuthau agored am 1.00. Fe ddaeth y cyfan i ben yn hwylus iawn cyn un ar ddeg y nos gyda'r her unawd ,a naw o unawdwyr o bell ac agos yn cystadlu. Bardd y gadair eleni oedd Graham Williams, neu Cefnfab fel mae pawb yn ei nabod, o Gefnbrynbrain. Braf oedd gweld y neuadd yn llawn ar gyfer yr eisteddfod drwy'r dydd a diolch i bawb wnaeth ein cefnogi. Diolch yn arbennig i 'r plant lleol am gefnogi y cystadleuthau lleol ar y llwyfan ac yn yr adran gelf a chrefft. Hoffai trefnwyr yr eisteddfod, sef pwyllgor yr aelwyd, ddiolch o galon hefyd i bawb wnaeth ein cynorthwyo yn ariannol gyda grantiau a rhoddion...y mae ein dyled yn fawr i chi ac mae eich cyfraniadau wedi sicrhau ein bod wedi cynnal gwledd o diwylliant Cymraeg yn yr ardal. Edrychwn ymlaen nawr at Eisteddfod 2008!

Party in the Park

Pontarddulais Town Council will be holding a party in the park, called Summer Sensation in July. It entails a Queen Tribute band and supporting acts plus a hog roast. The council are hoping many people will attend and support. I’m sure it will be a good evening’s entertainment.

National Youth Masters

Fifteen of the top fisheries from around the UK hold a national event called the Browning Youth Masters, each fishery hold two qualifying fishing matches and the top three youngsters qualify for the national final, six junior anglers from each fishery then fish a final in August. White Springs fisheries in Pontarddulais is one of these fifteen fisheries and the first qualifier is on June 17th more details about the qualifiers can be found at http://premierfisheries.co.uk/html/youth_masters.html  there is a telephone number on the link as all entries must register to ensure youngsters are under 17.