West Wales Times

Thursday, 14 November 2013

RHYDAMMAN The New Kensington

Just back in from a trip to Ammanford. Called in to have Welsh Rarebit as usual in Jenkins Cafe. This time it was loverly (pic to follow). So many independent shops in Ammanford now. Very chic indeed. They were also putting up Christmas decorations. We managed to get a tree and loads of very old fashioned decorations for under £10. Popped in to the brick a brack shop and almost bought a hobby horse. There was an old Raleigh bike in there that must have been BBC issue at some point as BBC was stamped all over it. What a beauty, all chrome and racing green paint topped off with a Brookes saddle. They don't make em like that anymore. Visited the traditional butchers and got a load of home reared meat of sorts for under £10. Seems like the going price in Ammanford. I would recommend a shopping visit here for any self respecting shopaholic. A must visit is the old arcade with rows of indie shops. Album to follow. RHYDAMMANit is boys. PHOTO ALBUM HERE Ammanford In Pictures

Friday, 11 October 2013

Council Cuts Must Go Deeper

Reading the Journal this week and Madge states that hundreds of jobs must go. I do hope they start from the top down or is that too radical? It will ultimately be the people who work so hard in our communities working with the elderly, children, the youth and the sick. Can it be right in 2013 that so many councillors get so much money when the people they represent are losing their jobs and possibly their homes? There should be a proportionate axing of councillors. Let's be fair. Why do we need them in the first place? We pay enough taxes for the criminals in government. The people of Carmarthenshire have a choice and they have some power especially at the local elections. A sure way to register your discontent is not to vote for the councillor who has had it good for so long but to put forward someone from your community willing to do the job for half the cost IF the other half is given over to keeping some of these wonderful people who really serve our communities in employment. It can be done in every corner of Carmarthenshire. It just takes the will of the people rather than being dominated by a few cronies who have got away with murder for far too long. The people of Carmarthenshire can make a difference. COFIO!

Richard Gerver In Carmarthenshire

One of the World's leading educational reformers is paying a visit to Carmarthenshire next month. Richard Gerver is well respected and outspoken on education in the U.K. He is in demand and tours the world giving public talks. We are fortunate enough to have Richard attending Montessori Centre Wales on the 4th of November. You can book online at www.montessoricentrewales.com The day begins at 9.am and there is a buffet lunch with an opportunity to meet Richard and ask questions.

Friday, 19 July 2013

West Wales Archives

Check out this wonderful new page, which contains some of our archives. It will grow gradually as we continue to scan and upload images and documents.

Peace and Love

Scorching hot. No escape unless you go to the beach or dive in the paddling pool. Not complaining as this is one of the best summers for a long time so it seems. Taking lots of walks and actually losing a few pounds. We are still plodding on with the radio broadcasts in the hope that someone tunes in. www.facebook.com/radiowestwales Our main audience seems to be across the pond or else in Australia. The websites have been scaled down following the move and I am sure they are missed by many but celebrated by the hating few. I take comfort in knowing that they still read this stuff and their stomaches churn. Strange what envy does to people eh? We are still active with www.sanclertimes.ning.com which translates as World Wide Welsh Community. It is akin to the sister or brother site of Americymru, which is run by Ceri Shaw over there in Oregon. We have started the West Wales Archies Facebook page www.facebook.com/westwalesarchives It seemed to make sense to place all our archives there to share with the public. Many more irons in the fire, which we hope will come to fruition by the end of the year. Many thanks for your continued support in all of our ventures. As always to the haters we say Peace and Love!