EDITORIAL (No 2 – Autumn 2003)

Well. It looks like we hit the right note when we decided to issue the Bônau Cabbage Patch. It seems that it’s just what a lot of

you have been waiting for. We have virtually only received messages of praise about the magazine, which is satisfying for

us – when it was launched we had no idea how it would be received! You seem to like the little anecdotes scattered amongst the pages as well as the articles and the news items. So….by popular demand….you have got more of the same this issue! We hope you like it. Don’t forget, if you have a story or an article you want to share with us let us have it and we’ll see what we can do. Thank you all for making the magazine the success it is.

We’ve got some very interesting articles in this edition, including a closer look at Stradey Castle, some of the memories of a Pwll resident when they were just a couple of years younger than they are now, as well as what looks like becoming a regular feature - Jeff Williams’ “A Walk on the Wild Side”.

We hope you like our second edition. Enjoy!

PWLL ACTION COMMITTEE – AGM

The Pwll Action Committee held their first Annual General Meeting at the Community Centre on Tuesday 8

th July. The meeting

was not particularly well attended by the public, which was disappointing to see.

The Chairman made his address which covered most of the items the Committee had dealt with in the last year as well as what the Committee has planned to undertake in the not too distant future. Some of the issues the Committee hoped they could tackle and resolve included additional rubbish bins and ‘doggie bins’ throughout the village, a new bus shelter at The Talbot Inn and outside The Community Centre, pavement access for the disabled, new playground equipment for the very young as well as some other minor concerns.

It was stated at the meeting that the Environment Agency Wales were hoping to commence some strengthening of the River Dulais bank in the very near future. Carmarthen County Council have notified us that the survey concerning the elimination of flooding to the rear of Bassett Terrace is due to be completed by the end of August.

The Chairman stated that the launch of The Bônau Cabbage Patch had been a great success and the committee had only received one negative comment concerning the magazine. The success of the magazine, however, depended on the villagers providing

news and articles for publishing.

The project of building The Centre of Excellence/Hotel, according to the County Council, had in its entirety been put on hold for the time being.

The main business of the night was the election of a new committee for the forthcoming term. All retiring committee members except one were available for re-election. Cllr Brian Richards, due to personal and other commitments, had decided to stand down from the committee. All other members of the committee were re-elected for a term of 2 years.

The new committee now comprises the following:

Peter Kent (Chairman), David Webb (Vice

Chairman), Stuart Messer (Secretary), Sue Phillips (Treasurer), Will Jones, Jeff Williams, Cllr Meilyr Hughes (Co-opted Member), Cllr Eryl Morgan (Co-opted Member).

The meeting discussed various problems associated with the village and decided that the Committee should petition Carmarthen County Council for a by-pass for Pwll sooner rather than later.

For those villagers who are interested, copies of the constitution and the Chairman’s address are available. Please ask any committee member.

If you're afraid of being lonely, don't

always try to be right.

GARDENING CLUB

Here are some lawn tips for the next three months. Don’t forget, the Gardening Club

meets at the Community Centre on the first Wednesday of every month at 7pm. The secretary is Mr Hugh Peregrine and he can be contacted on telephone number 770882. September: - Increase interval between mowing and

slightly increase the height of cut.

- Use an autumn fertilizer if the lawn is pale and thin.

- Carry out lawn repairs towards the middle or end of the month.

- Scarify first then spike any compacted areas, then top dress with equal proportions of soil, peat and sand.

- Treat any areas of diseased turf and tackle moles.

- Best time for sowing grass seed for new lawns or repair work.

October: - Regular mowing should stop this

month. Raise height of cut again for the last two cuts.

- Ensure edges are nicely trimmed. - All turf tools should be cleaned, oiled

and put away for winter. - Apply an autumn fertilizer. - Brush up any leaves, which can harm

the grass and dig out any small areas of coarse grass and re-turf.

- Seed sowing should have been completed but the ideal time for laying turf is just starting.

November: - If weather is mild and dry then set

blades of the mower high and cut the lawn occasionally.

- Clear away all leaves. - Brush away worm casts. - Good month for laying turf.

Born Under the Shadow of Libanus

The following poem is thought to have been written by Mr Stan Rees (former Head Master of the Grammar School). The poem was given to Mrs Chris Wheeler-Jones by Miss Charlotte Lidgey, (Lady Howard Stepney’s Private Secretary) who then married Chris’ Grandfather - Tom Wheeler

Of all the districts round about, Pwll is the pearl without a doubt, Far lovelier than urbanised Llanelly Where slosh and riches swell the belly.

Or upstart village like Felinfoel Whose population has no soul And things are done at night they say, To shock the ears down in Pembrey.

And ugly crimes you’d ne’er believe, In Burry Port on Christmas Eve. And as for the crimes of old Kidwelly, They shock the mind and turn the belly.

It’s time the police began to rumble, The ways of folk in Upper Tumble. In Bynea they throw mud at one, And worse than mud in Gowerton.

And as for what goes on in Loughor O Ychafi – O Ychfiycha! But Pwll, ah Pwll, there’s beauty there, Sea and woods and sweet fresh air.

The hearts are warm, and talk is pure, (It’s mostly of turnips and manure). Would I were back in Pwll again, Away from empty pleasures vain.

Are the men still kind, and the women good? Steaks mochyn and faggots the staple food? Slopes the Graig still to the sea? And are there cockles still for tea?

GWR Y BONAU CABBAGE

(Thanks to Chris Wheeler-Jones)

DON’T FORGET!

British Summer Time ends at 2:00am on Sunday 26

th October. You need to turn your

clocks back by one hour.

A PRAYER FOR THE STRESSED –

Give me the serenity to accept the things I

cannot change, the courage to change the

things I cannot accept and the wisdom to

hide the bodies of those I killed today

because they got on my nerves.

SHE LANDED AT PWLL!

Recent celebrations in Burry Port to celebrate the 75

th anniversary of Amelia

Earhart’s historic transatlantic flight seem to have ignored the fact that the Fokker F7 Friendship aircraft actually landed further up the estuary – opposite Pwll – and was only later towed into Burry Port harbour.

My father, who in 1928 was 13 years old, and

who witnessed the

whole event, always

insisted on the truth of

this and I was pleased

to see it confirmed on a

recent television

programme about the

landing.

Also lost in the mists of time are some

interesting facts about the journey itself and Amelia’s part in it. Having no experience of a multi engine airplane or its instruments all the work was done by the two pilots, Wilmer Stultz and Louis ‘Slim’ Gordon. Amelia was just a passenger! The actual flight from Halifax, Nova Scotia took twenty hours and forty minutes and, most of the time was made in a dense fog. When they actually landed they thought they were in Ireland.

In May 1932 Amelia did it again, but this time solo, landing near Londonderry in Ireland. She became only the second person to do it – Charles Lindberg being the first five years earlier.

Amelia died on 2nd July 1937 aged 40, en route from Lae, New Guinea to Howland Island.

(Article submitted by Blaengwawr)

HOLY TRINITY SUNDAY SCHOOL

Holy Trinity Sunday School is held in the Church Hall from 10.30am to 12.00pm during school term times. The children do a range of activities, such as word searches, quizzes, drawing and craft activities. For further details, please contact Helen Howells Tel - 01554 752025.

GRAVE OF THE KNOWN SOLDIER

This edition of The Bônau Cabbage Patch has a

remembrance page for the villagers who died in the

First and Second World War. The list of names

published on the page was taken from the Roll of

Honour in the Community Centre and checked

against the war memorial just outside Holy Trinity

Church.

There is one slight difference between our ‘Roll of Honour’ and the other two. We have located a grave in Bethlehem Chapel of a soldier that died during World War I. His name does not appear on either of the official ‘Rolls of Honour’.

His headstone is marked: 14956 Srg J Thomas – Royal Welch Fusiliers died on 3

rd

September 1915 at the age of 29.

We wrote to the Royal Welch Fusiliers and have received the following reply:

“Sgt J Thomas died at home while serving with the 11

th Battalion. His death is recorded by

The Commonwealth War Graves Commission and should therefore be treated in the same way as all others recorded by them and included on all war memorials. Sgt J Thomas died in the service of his country.”

Can anyone shed any light on Sgt J Thomas? Who do we contact to get his name recorded on the Roll of Honour in the Community Centre and the War Memorial just outside Holy Trinity Church?

An unfortunate thing about this world

is that good habits are easier to give

up than bad ones.

PENSION / BENEFITS PAYMENT CHANGES AT THE POST OFFICE

We know that a lot of you are concerned that in the very near future you believe you will not be able to collect your pension or benefits from Pwll Post Office. This is not true!

The Government has announced plans about the way it intends to pay pensions and benefits in the near future. The hype is worrying some pensioners as they feel they are being badgered into opening bank accounts when perhaps they don’t really want to do this. They also fear that if their pension is going to be paid direct into their bank account they will have to journey into town every week or so and cash a cheque to give them the cash they need to live on.

We have had it on good authority that despite the proposed changes, your pension will still be available from Pwll Post Office and it can still be paid in cash! The mechanism for collecting your pension will be slightly different but the important thing is it will still be available from Sue at Pwll Post Office.

The method of collecting your pension by means of your pension book will stop but there will be the option whereby you can open a ‘Card Account’ at the Post Office.

This ‘Card Account’, which will be in your name, will receive your benefits and state pension payment and you will be able to withdraw them in cash at the counter of Pwll Post Office. You will be issued with a plastic card instead of your more familiar pension book or girocheques and you will have to remember a personal identification number (PIN) to enable you to withdraw your pension or benefit. So, to put it simply, instead of trundling off to collect your pension with your pension book you will just have to take your plastic card along and remember your personal identification number.

Of course if you would prefer to have your pension or benefits paid direct into a bank account or building society account that can be arranged as well. The Post Office now offers a wide range of banking services and offers you banking facilities with such well know names as: Alliance & Leicester, Barclays, Co-op, Lloyds TSB, Bank of Ireland, Bank of Scotland, Halifax, Nationwide Building Society, Yorkshire Bank and others. We know it is confusing but the best thing for you to do is to pop down and ask Sue what’s available. She will do everything in her power to help you. Good old Sue! (Oops! Didn’t mean to infer you were old Sue – just mature …. um….er… well ….. learned in these things! There goes another friendship! - Ed)

The Inaugural Pwll C.P. School Rugby Team circa 1970 - How many do you recognise?

IN FLANDERS FIELD

In Flanders fields the poppies grow Between the crosses, row on row

That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly

Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie

In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high.

If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow

In Flanders fields. (John McCrae 1872-1918)

FOR THE FALLEN

They shall not grow old, as we that are left

grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years

condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the

morning We will remember them.

As the stars that shall be bright when we are dust,

Moving in marches upon the heavenly plain;

As the stars that are starry in the time of our darkness,

To the end, to the end they remain.

(Fourth and Seventh stanza of ‘For the Fallen’ by Laurence Binyon 1869-1943)

PWLL ROLL OF HONOUR

We will remember them.

1914 – 1918 World War I

A E Bullock Ben Davies D W Davies

William Evans W T Griffiths

T Harries Alfred Horne Evan Jenkin

Jack Knill Gwilym Lewis Isaac Lewis

Reginald S Lewis Bob Lloyd

John Owen Ismael Peregrine

C James Saunders J Thomas

William Thomas

1939 – 1945 World War II

Hugh Bonnell Melville Charles

Elfed Daniels Harry J Davies Tudor Elli Gay

Conrad Hughes Heber Jenkins Gwyn Jones

John R Jones Ken Williams

Alec Williamson W Williamson

We must not forget!

THE JEWEL IN THE WOODS In the 16

th century a country house was

built on the banks of the River Dulais close to the village of Pwll. This house was built by the Mansel family on low ground overlooking large parkland and faced a southeasterly direction.

In 1799 the mansion contained 16 rooms and by 1829 had been extended to 33 rooms. It had outbuildings on the north side with grounds to the southern and eastern sides. A water coloured sketch of the old mansion (the only remaining record of the old building) shows a large three-storey house with a pillared portico entrance in the centre of the ground floor, making it a very impressive building. Across the river, west of the mansion, stood an orchard known as Cae’r Berllan (The Orchard Field) and beyond that, woodland known as ‘The Grove’. A large walled garden and a ‘Home Farm’ were built at a later date. Due to the mansion being built on low land, close to the sea and the River Dulais, it suffered structural problems due to dry and wet rot. On 14

th June 1848, Mr David Lewis the

great grandfather of Sir David Mansel Lewis, laid the foundation stone to commence the building of a new home 300 yards north of the old mansion. Building materials from the now demolished original mansion were used in the building of the new home for the family. The home, built in a truly Victorian style with Tudor features, was completed in 1855 at a total cost of £7000, the architect being Edward Heycock of Shrewsbury.

In 1874 a new northwest wing and seventy feet high tower and battlements built of grey stone (seen on the left of the photo) was added at a cost of £40,000. It is thought that the architect of the tower was a J.C.Buckler of Oxford.

The house is situated in 100 acres of woodland with boundaries stretching from Trimsaran Road in the north to the Graig Campus in the south; Denham Avenue in the east to the River Dulais in the west.

In its heyday the house and surrounding estate employed approximately 30 people consisting of farm hands, a butler, footman, kitchen maid, housekeeper, cook, maids, groom, gardeners, a blacksmith, a carpenter, game keepers, coachman and bailiff, and now has a staff of ten.

© Vernon Hurford

The present owner Sir David Mansel Lewis retired last October as Lord Lieutenant of Dyfed after nearly 30 years service. Sir David and his wife Lady Mary Mansel Lewis have entertained royalty on numerous occasions. Recently during the Queens golden wedding celebrations a garden party was held for couples who were married on the same day as the Queen and Prince Philip.

(We would like to express our thanks and appreciation to Lady Mary and Sir David Mansel Lewis for the interview and Mrs Vernon Hurford for permission to use an original painting of Stradey Castle by her late husband).

A parent’s life is the child’s

copybook!

MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE!

In the summer of 1935, Ruthie Phillips (Née Jones) and her brother Royston found a bottle floating in the sea as they were crossing over to a sandbank behind the Talbot Inn.

The bottle was sent from Michael McCarthy in America. Ruthie and Royston replied to the note and later they each received a one dollar note inside a Christmas greeting card.

To this day, Ruthie who has lived in the village all her life and now lives in Tyle Catherine, still treasures the one dollar note and the Christmas card she received all those years ago.

PET CEMETARY

We have received an enquiry from ex-pat David Twist (Ponthenri) concerning the whereabouts of the

pet gravestones that used to be at Cilymaenllwyd House.

Our investigations have revealed that they were supposedly moved to Parc Howard when Carmarthen County Council sold the house to private enterprise.

An interesting alternative theory is that the gravestones were moved to a

castle in Scotland that belonged to a relation of Lady Stepney Howard.

Do you know the truth or an interesting story concerning the gravestones? If you do then let us know – Ed.

LINE DANCING

Every Monday evening between 6:30pm and 8:00pm a group of people meet at Pwll Primary School where Line Dancing classes are

held, and just because the school is on holiday it doesn’t stop the line dancers - lessons continue every week throughout the holidays! Everyone is welcome to join in the good fun and excellent exercise. Admission is only £1 per lesson and refreshments are available. All the proceeds are donated to Pwll School.

EXTRA LITTER BINS FOR PWLL

We have received a positive response from Carmarthen County Council concerning the lack of litter bins in Pwll. They confirm our findings that there are too few bins in the village and they will remedy the situation by installing them at every bus stop. They have also asked us to recommend other possible sites within the village for the installation of bins which we will consider seriously before making our recommendations. They also informed us that they do not install ‘doggie bins’ as dog waste can be disposed of in the normal litterbins and each bin will carry a notice to that effect. Please keep the village free of litter. Thank you CCC for the quick and positive response.

A holiday is what you take when you

can't take what you've been taking

any longer.

YESTERYEAR

A walk down memory lane. Erw Fach, Pwll in the 1940’s

Erw Fach is that area of Pwll which is nearest Llanelli – ie Bassett Terrace, Wauneos, Libanus Hill, Stradey Hill, Stepney Road and that part of Sandy Road that is in Pwll.

In the 1940’s it was quite a busy area of the village as the following list of premises would indicate.

- Holy Trinity Church Hall and two chapels – Libanus and Salem

- A Fire Station - Three grocery shops – Siop Wat, Siop

Newydd and Siop Christmas - Siop William which sold fruit and sweets. - A cobbler (“Tom the Cobbler) - A Hairdressers and Barbers (Hugh and

Gwennie). - A Fish and Chip shop. - A Drapers Shop (Manchester House –

William Davies) - A Post Office – Mrs Brazell and Betty. - Three undertakers – Henry Ivor Hughes,

Archie Evans and Willie Hughes - A Pop Factory – Rees and Richards. - A Coal Merchant – “Davy John-y-Glo” who

delivered coal by horse and cart. - A Billiard Hall and confectionery shop –

Jack and Florrie. - A Butchers Shop – Pryce Thomas.

- A Plant Nursery – Speck - A Garage – Idris Francis - Two drift Mines - A Public House – The Travellers Well with its

distinctive petrol pump – Sid and Gertie. - A Brickyard – Glyn-y-Brickyard - A Welding Works in the field behind the

garage, which later became a crisp factory “Evans Crisps” and later still an Army Surplus Stores.

With the passage of time only a few of these premises remain – some in a completely different guise.

Libanus and the Church Hall remain the same as does the Post Office which is now run by a lovely girl called Susan. Salem Chapel was demolished and became a car and van hire centre. The Travellers Well turned into the Tafarn-y-Sospan and was later renamed The King Prawn before reverting back to The Tafarn-y-Sospan.

The Chip Shop became a Chinese Take Away Restaurant.

The Billiard Hall became the Spar Shop and the Welding Works / Crisp Factory / Army Surplus Store is now a garage (Body Repair Shop)

(Article and photograph submitted by Crwt-y-Diawl)

Three undertakers! All these changes in about 60 years! Does anyone else have any recollections of Pwll they would like to share with us? If you do, let us have them – Ed.

OUR SPONSORS

We would again like to express our thanks and sincere gratitude to all our sponsors without whose generous contributions this edition of the magazine would not have been possible. Thank you all.

We ask our readers to patronise our sponsors whenever possible and please mention the Bônau Cabbage Patch when you make your purchases.

WEED PROBLEM

Carmarthenshire County Council have been working during July threshing the weeds and brambles that grow on the other side of the railings on the main road through Pwll. The overhanging weeds and brambles were certainly making it a hazard to walk along that pavement.

PWLL SCHOOL REPORTS

PYRAMID SCIENCE

Jenna Treharne looks back on a science day with a difference earlier this term.

On the 4th

of June a man called Dave Smith came in to talk to years 5 and 6 about tetrahedrons and kinetic forces. He taught us how to make small pyramids out of elastic bands and sticks of doweling. We then split into groups of four and used our

own smaller pyramids to make bigger pyramids, and then this same routine was repeated until we had four bigger pyramids, which were added together to make a massive pyramid that filled the hall. It was fun to see

the massive pyramid in the end. Mr Smith said that we showed good team building skills because we had to work closely as a team to build the pyramid.

SPORTS DAY

It was a close encounter between the Yellow and Green Team on our sports day. It was an event for the family, as a number of parents, grandparents and past pupils turned up on the day. The council helped out to mark the lines for a range of events, such as the running track, spoke wheel and the arch and tunnel. There were a number of snacks and drinks available for the children. There seemed to be an endless number of people throughout the running track as they waited in anticipation for the event to begin. At first the lead was close between all four teams, as the team’s positions fluctuated like a white-knuckle ride. However, as the day came to an end the yellow and green teams were competing for the lead in a two-horse race. The last event decided the placing of the teams. The spoke wheel was the decider as the green team managed to finish second in that race, just in from of the yellow team, which helped the green team maintain their first position. The position of the teams were as follows: Green – 1

st, Yellow – 2

nd, Blue –

3rd

, Red – 4th

. I believe that the day was enjoyable experience and it should turn out to be a day to be remembered.

AUCTION You will be pleased to know the auction raised a fantastic £8,000 in cash. Mrs Partridge is very pleased to hear that it came to such a high number she said, “I am very pleased with this number, it was a great help”. But the auction wasn’t only for the children it was for the adults and teachers

continued….

Forgive your enemies, but never

forget their names.

PWLL SCHOOL REPORTS (continued)

too. Mr Morris bought a tie belonging to Noel Edmonds. The money raised will be spent on the multi-sensory room in the Autistic Unit. Everything was sold and it made a big success.

We believe that Prince Nasseem, Noel Edmonds, Dani and Kylie Minogue and other celebrities that donated items would be very happy that their belongings could be used to raise money for such a good cause. We invested £250 in stamps to nag celebrities for their things. We received a phone call from Steven Redgrave OBE charity, asking if we would like a grant for £5,000. The Unit had a target of £10,000 and we had ourselves half our target before the hammer went down for the first lot of the auction. This truly was a big success and help. Thank you all!

(Reports by Joshua Williams)

ASDA ISLAND

As we are aware this school is very special because it has an Autistic Unit, but funds are limited. If you do not know what Asda Island is, it is a play area for the Autistic Unit and children under 5 years of age. They can learn to perform new tasks such as sliding, climbing, turn taking and many more. Mrs Partridge said it helps the children understand basic concepts, such as seeing spaces.

(Report by Tyler Davies)

Asda Island is in our playground and it has sea and sand. On the wall there are sea pictures painted in bright colours and the floor is blue and yellow like the sea and the sand. Our Asda Island has got a climbing frame in, which is like a boat. On one side

is a slide and it is fun to slide down. There is also a rocking dolphin which I like best.

(Heidi Burns – year 2)

OUR TRIP

Yesterday we went on our school trip. First of all we walked all the way to the cycle track. In a couple of minutes we got on The Sospan Hopper Train. The Hopper took us all the way to Burry Port Harbour. When we got there we all went inside the Lifeboat Station. There was a man inside called Mr Owen. He told us about how the lifeboat men saved people out at sea. We saw the waterproof clothes they wear when they are out on the lifeboat. After that we went outside to have a photograph. Then we went back in and upstairs to watch a video about lifeboats. Soon it was time to go back onto the train and when we got off we had a picnic on the grass. When we had finished we got back onto the train. The train took us back to the park in Pwll. We played in the park but then it started to rain. We quickly got our bags and walked back to school. I had a lovely time yesterday.

(Nikki Hayes – Year 2)

BASSETT TERRACE REFUSE

Carmarthenshire County Council have confirmed that the method of collecting refuse from Bassett Terrace is currently under review. The Pwll Action Committee wrote to the Council to express the fears of the residents if the “wheelie bin” was introduced and brought to the attention of the council the obvious difficulties local resident would encounter if the bins were introduced. We will keep the residents of Bassett Terrace informed as we receive information from the Council.

In the end, we will remember not

the words of our enemies, but the

silence of our friends.

FRIENDS & FAMILY OF PWLL SCHOOL

On 13th

June The Friends and Family of Pwll School held an ‘Evening of Music’ in Bethlehem Chapel. Burry Port Male Voice Choir and Mezzo Soprano Bridget Goulstone treated the audience to a medley of favourite songs and hymns. Local resident and former Pwll School pupil, Rebecca John, agreed to take a well earned rest from revising for her GCSE’s and played two beautiful pieces of music on the piano – nobody could have known (or even guessed) that this was the first time Rebecca had ever performed in public.

In between the different performers Ieuan Thomas of Pwll Road kept the audience amused with his witty jokes and stories. Finally, but not least, some of the junior children from Pwll School sang and danced a number of nautical tunes.

Now for the thank yous. I apologise but it would be impossible for me to thank everyone individually (I am sure it would take several pages of this magazine to do so) but special thanks to Bethlehem Chapel for the use of their beautiful chapel, Burry Port Male Voice Choir, their conductor Ryan Lee and their accompanist Maureen Jones, Bridget Goulstone, Rebecca John, and Janet Rees (who helped turn the music for Rebecca), Ieuan Thomas and of course all the children who practiced so hard before the concert and behaved impeccably on the evening. Also, thanks to the children’s pianist Don Lewis for giving up his spare time to accompany the children. A special thank you must go to teacher Miss Margaret Davies, who worked so hard (and showed much patience) with the children. Her hard work certainly paid off and I know the children’s performance was one of the favourite parts of the evening for the audience.

There is one person who I feel deserves a special mention and a big thank you, and that is Susan Phillips from Pwll Post Office. Sue once again showed her full support by selling many tickets for the concert. Thank you, Sue.

There were many teachers and friends who helped before and after the concert. A big thank you to you all – without you the concert would not have been such a success, with over £460 being raised for Pwll School.

Finally, all at Pwll School and I would like to thank the residents and parents who attended the concert. We really do appreciate your support. Thank you!

(Article written and submitted by Kath Williams)

RECREATIONAL COMMITTEE

Despite repeated requests to the Recreational Committee for a report on the progress of the new Pwll Pavilion nothing was received from them before the printing deadline. Perhaps next time!

ROAD REPORT

No reports was received from Carmarthenshire County Council but if you consider the amount of chippings being stored in the lay-by in Moreb and other lay-bys in the area it looks like some resurfacing of local roads might be imminent.

We also believe that the building of the new roundabout at Moreb could be imminent.

Love is grand; divorce is a

hundred grand.

No matter where you go, there

you are.

HOLY TRINITY CHURCH

Our Summer Fete was a great success, we had a lovely afternoon, the sun shone, the atmosphere was great and everyone had a lovely time. The proceeds helped towards the work we have been doing recently on the round east window of the church. The window was removed for seven weeks for repair and re-glazing and the outside east wall re-plastered. The work was completed the day before the Fete, it was lovely to see the window restored to its former glory and the light shining through again.

We had our Barbeque and Sponsored Walk during August and now look forward to Harvest. Our Harvest Services are on Sunday 7

th October with Holy Communion

at 9:00am, Children’s Gift Service at 2:30pm and Evensong and sermon at 5:00pm at which we have a special preacher. Everyone is more than welcome to join us, the Children’s Service always well attended when the Vicar brings along one of his “friends” (which the adults enjoy as much as the children).

On the following Tuesday (9th

October) we have our Harvest Supper at the Church Hall. It is always a lovely evening of fellowship and fun. Tickets will be available from church members if you would like to come along; we have a “ticket only” evening, as the seating numbers are limited.

On October 17th

we have a Jumble Sale at the Church Hall and our Christmas Fayre is on 9

th November.

PWLL YOUTH CLUB

The Pwll Youth Club meets every Monday and Thursday evening at 6:00pm at the Pwll Community Centre. The activities include pool, air hockey, table tennis etc. For more information and the chance to enjoy yourselves why not pay them a visit or call Keith Duggan on 835065

RECYCLING PROPOSALS

There is no doubt that the residents of Pwll will, in the not too distant future, be asked by

Carmarthenshire County Council to segregate household waste for disposal. They are currently running pilot schemes in other areas of the locality (Swiss Valley, Trimsaran to name two) and the participation rate is running at 95%, which is evidence enough that the general public is sympathetic towards the recycling of waste.

The idea, when it reaches Pwll, will involve each house being issued with a blue plastic box, which is placed out for collection every week at the same time as the normal refuse. Householders are asked to place paper, card, plastics, and glass (but not Pyrex glass or milk bottles) inside the blue box for collection and recycling.

There is evidence enough that the World’s natural resources are diminishing at a rapid rate and unless recycling of waste products is brought on board urgently then future generations will pay a heavy price for our folly. Remember: This earth is not ours – we have borrowed it from our children. The least we can do is protect it for them.

CRICKET- As explained to a foreign visitor

There are two sides - one out in the field and one in.

Each man that’s in the side that’s in goes out and when he’s out he comes in and the next man goes in until he’s out.

When they are all out the side that’s out comes in and the side that’s been in goes out and tries to get those coming in out.

Sometimes you get men still in and not out.

When both sides have been in and out including the not outs, that’s the end of the game.

(Submitted by Peter Holland)

THE HUMOUR PAGE

Occasionally, the pilots and the airline attendants make an effort to make the flight more enjoyable and entertaining for the passengers. Here are some real examples that have been heard or reported:

"As we prepare for takeoff, please make sure your tray tables and seat backs are fully upright in their most uncomfortable position."

"There may be 50 ways to leave your lover, but there are only 4 ways out of this airplane..."

"Your seat cushions can be used for floatation, and in the event of an emergency water landing, please take them with our compliments."

"We do feature a smoking section on this flight; if you must smoke, contact a member of the flight crew and we will escort you to the wing of the airplane."

"Smoking in the lavatories is prohibited. Any person caught smoking in the lavatories will be asked to leave the plane immediately."

Pilot - "Folks, we have reached our cruising altitude now, so I am going to switch the seat belt sign off. Feel free to move about as you wish, but please stay inside the plane till we land... it's a bit cold outside, and if you walk on the wings it affects the flight pattern."

And, after landing: "Thank you for flying Delta Business Express. We hope you enjoyed giving us the business as much as we enjoyed taking you for a ride."

As we waited just off the runway for another airliner to cross in front of us, some of the passengers were beginning to retrieve luggage from the overhead bins. The head attendant announced on the intercom, "This aircraft is equipped with a video surveillance system that monitors the cabin during taxiing. Any passengers not remaining in their seats

until the aircraft comes to a full and complete stop at the gate will be strip-searched as they leave the aircraft.

Once on a Southwest flight, the pilot said, "We've reached our cruising altitude now, and I'm turning off the seat belt sign. I'm switching to autopilot, too, so I can come back there and visit with all of you for the rest of the flight."

As the plane landed and was coming to a stop at Washington National, a voice comes over the loudspeaker: "Whoa, big fella...WHOA..!" "Should the cabin lose pressure, oxygen masks will drop from the overhead area. Please place the bag over your own mouth and nose before assisting children or adults acting like children." "As you exit the plane, please make sure to gather all of your belongings. Anything left behind will be distributed evenly among the flight attendants. Please do not leave children or spouses." "Last one off the plane must clean it." And from the pilot during his welcome message: "We are pleased to have some of the best flight attendants in the industry... Unfortunately none of them are on this flight...! An airline pilot wrote that on this particular flight he had hammered his ship into the runway really hard. The airline had a policy that required the first officer to stand at the door while the passengers exited, give a smile, and a "Thanks for flying XYZ airline." He said that in light of his bad landing, he had a hard time looking the passengers in the eye, thinking that someone would have a smart comment. Finally everyone had gotten off except for this little old lady walking with a cane. She said, "Sonny, mind if I ask you a question?" "Why no M'am," said the pilot, "what is it?" The little old lady said, "Did we land or were we shot down?"

INFORMATION – The Civic Amenity Site at

Trostre

Open 8.00 a.m. to 8.00 p.m. Seven days a week throughout the year, only closed on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Facilities:

• Cans, glass bottle, paper, cardboard, engine oil and battery recycling.

• Will accept most household waste, including tyres, scrap metal, small quantities of asbestos and small quantities of hardcore.

• Unable to accept roof insulation and roofing felt.

• Will accept trade and commercial waste as chargeable items.

Useful Telephone Numbers

Bulky household waste: 01558 825333

Recycling: 01558 825391 Trade Waste: 01558 825392

VANDALISM INCREASING

The instance of mindless vandalism in the village seems to be increasing.

Recently, cars parked along the main road had their number plates snapped off and there is already evidence of vandalism on the new pavilion and changing rooms – a window already damaged, and that’s before it’s been officially opened!

Where will it all end? Damage caused by vandals to bus shelters, litter bins, the Community Council and other property and objects throughout the village will cost us extra money in increased Council Taxes,

not to mention the inconvenience it will cause.

If you are a vandal consider the cost, annoyance and dislike you are building up within the village. If you want things to destroy then choose something that belongs to you or your parents.

For pity’s sake stop! - before the villagers get fed up with you and report you directly to the police.

Where does the

Welsh flag come

from?

Although perhaps of Chinese origin, the Red Dragon of Wales (y ddraig goch), was introduced to Britain by the Romans some eighteen hundred years ago. Initially a military standard, in time this mythical beast developed into the flag of a nation.

After the Romans left, the Red Dragon remained as a key emblem of Wales and there are accounts of battles against the Saxons under the Red Dragon. The Tudors adopted the Red Dragon, and the Welsh-born future Henry VII took to the battle of Bosworth Field under the Red Dragon standard.

It is almost certainly true that the Welsh were the only people to enter this new millennium with the "same" flag as they entered the last one.

We need not worry so much

about what man descends

from - it's what he descends

to that shames the human

race.

Running feels awful, but it will

let you live longer... So, life

will feel awful, but at least it

will last longer.

Keep your face towards the

sunshine and the shadows will

fall behind you.

Mae Coleg Sir Gâr wedi bod yn darparu addysg a hyfforddiant ar gyfer y gymuned ers blynyddoedd. Mae’r hen CCTA gynt wedi datblygu hunaniaeth newydd fel Coleg Sir Gâr i gwmpasu’r holl gampysau ac i gwrdd â gofynion cymdeithas newidiol sy’n cael eu hadlewyrchu yn ein cyrsiau ac agwedd y coleg.

Fel darparwr addysg rydym yn deall bod angen i gyrsiau a hyfforddiant addasu i gwrdd ag anghenion y gymuned ac rydym yn ceisio cynnig ystod eang o feysydd pwnc i gwrdd â’r gofynion hyn. Rydym hefyd yn cynnig dysgu yn y gweithle trwy ein hadran Gwasanaethau Hyfforddi, sy’n golygu ein bod ni’n cynnig arweiniad a chefnogaeth ar hyd eich hyfforddiant a lleoliad gwaith.

Rydym yn cynnig awyrgylch cyfeillgar lle gallwch chi astudio yn ystod y dydd neu’r nos, llawn amser neu ran amser. Mae cyfleusterau ardderchog gan y coleg fel Salon Trin Gwallt a Harddwch masnachol, Bwyty Hyfforddi a llawer mwy.

Os ydych chi am ailhyfforddi, dysgu am bleser, dechrau’ch busnes eich hunan, dilyn llwybrau academaidd neu alwedigaethol, gallwn ni helpu.

Ffoniwch ni ar 01554 748000, neu gweler ein hysbyseb am fanylion pellach.

Coleg Sir Gâr, has been providing the community with education and training over many years. The college who were originally known as the CCTA, have over the last few years, developed a new identity as Coleg Sir Gâr to encompass all our campuses and to meet the demands of a changing society which reflects in our courses and college outlook.

As a provider of education, we understand that courses and training need to adapt with the needs of the community and we try and offer a broad range of subject areas to meet these requirements. We also offer work-based learning through our Training Services Department, this means guidance and support throughout your training and work placement.

We offer a friendly working atmosphere where you can study in the day time or evening, full time or part-time. The college has excellent facilities such as a working Hair/Beauty Salon, a Training Catering Restaurant and much more.

Whether you want re-train, learn for leisure, start your own business, follow academic or vocational pathways, we can help.

Give us a call on 01554 748000, or see our advert for further details.

WELSH MATHEMATICAL SYMBOLS

It is not generally known that the symbols for the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter (pi) and the equality symbol (=) came from the imaginative minds of two Welshmen.

The first Welsh mathematical genius was a William Jones, from a small village in Anglesey. He is credited for being the first to use a letter from the Greek alphabet (pi), to represent the ratio of the circumference to the diameter of a circle.

The second was Robert Recorde, of Tenby. He was physician to Queen Mary and King Edward VI and he invented the mathematical sign for equality (=) in the middle of the 16

th century. He proposed the use of "a paire of paralleles of one length” because

no two lines can be “moare equalle."

Maths may be the irritation of schoolchildren throughout the world, but can you imagine their struggles with the workings of arithmetic without having these symbols?

OPEN SPACE POLICY UNDER REVIEW

A request from Pwll Action Committee for a play area suitable for very young toddlers in the park has prompted a response from Carmarthenshire County Council who inform us that the entire ‘open space’ policy of the Millennium Coastal Park is currently under review. When we receive any further information we will pass it on to you through the pages of this magazine. In the mean time it looks like our toddlers have to just put up with the lack of amenities.

CAPEL BETHLEHEM CHAPEL

Oedfaon y Sul am 3:30pm Oedfa Gymun Sul Cyntaf y mis. Cyfarfod Pregethu Sul diwethaf Hydref am 10:30am a 3:30pm Libanus yn uno drwy'r dydd. Suliau Awst 1af a'r 4ydd ym Methlehem am 3:30pm Ail a'r 3ydd yn Libanus am 10:00am Oedfa Diolchgarwch Hydref 12fed am 3:30pm Bore Nadolig - Oedfa Gymun am 8:00am 2004 Oedfa Gymun ym Methlehem am 3:30pm a Libanus yn uno. There are occasional English services in Bethlehem. See Pwll Notes in the Llanelli Star and posters in the village for the dates. Croeso cynnes i'r oedfaon / a warm welcome to the sevices. Y Gweinidog/Minister : Y Parch Carys Awen Jones, B.Th. (771252

CAPEL LIBANUS CHAPEL Oedfaon y Sul am 10am ac Ysgol Sul i blant ac oedolion yn dilyn. Oedfa Gymun 3ydd Sul y mis.

Cyfarfodydd Pregethu: Ail Sul Mawrth a Medi am 10am a 5pm Bethlehem yn uno drwy’r dydd.

2003 Suliau Awst: 1af a’r 4ydd ym Methlehem

am 3:30pm Ail a’r 3ydd yn Libanus am 10am 5ed – Libanus am 10am a Bethlehem am 3:30pm

12 Hydref Diolchgarwch y Plant 07 Rhagfyr Oedfa Garolau Undebol

Cymorth Cristnogol / United Christian Aid Carol Service at 10:30am

14 Rhagfyr Oedfa Nadolig yr Oedolion 21 Rhagfyr Oedfa Nadolig y Pant 25 Rhagfyr Dydd Nadolig – Oedfa

Gymun am 9am 28 Rhagfyr Oedfa Gymun am 10am.

Bethlehem yn uno. 01 Ionawr Oedfa Gymun ym

Methlehem am 3:30pm Libanus yn uno.

Cynhelir Cyfarfodydd arbennig:- Cwrdd y Plant ar Gwyl Dewi; Sul y Mamau; Ganol haf; Diolchgarwch a’r Nadolig. Sul y Chwiorydd a Sul Y Dynion – Dyddiadau yn amrywio.

Gweithgareddau’r flwyddyn:- Cymdeithas Ddiwylliadol – Pob pythefnos am 7 o’r gloch rhwng mis Medi ac Ebrill. Dosbarth Llenyddiaeth – Pob nos Fercher am 7 o’r gloch am 20 wythnos. Pwyllgor Cymorth Cristnogol yn cwrdd yn y Festri.

Estynnwn groeso cynnes i chwi i ymuno yn yr oedfaon a’r gweithgareddau. Mae Taflen o oedfaon y flwyddyn ar gael a gwybodaeth yn wythnosol in Nodiadau’r Pwll yn y Llanelli Star.

Y Gweinidog: Y Parchg Carys Awen Jones, B.Th. Rhif ffon: 771252

A bank is a place where they lend

you an umbrella in fair weather

and ask for it back when it begins

to rain.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Dear Sir,

Congratulations on your excellent “Bônau Cabbage Patch” magazine. It is a credit to all those involved in its production and publication, and long may it continue. Yours with gratitude, Primo Hispi Savoy The Nursery, Pwll

Dear Editor,

This is just a short note to tell you and your Committee how much I enjoyed the first issue of your community magazine. I left Pwll in 1960 but return very frequently because my mother still lives in Bassett Terrace, and I have aunts and cousins in the village whom I also visit. So, my interest is still a very strong one. I think you struck exactly the right balance between information and entertainment and I wish you all the best in this new venture.

(Kay Pascoe (née Rogers), Aberaeron, Ceredigion).

Hi Brilliant name. Brilliant content. Brilliant Magazine. WELL DONE !!!!

(Andreas and Sheila Jancziak by E-Mail).

Well Done!! Absolutely brilliant!!

(Brian Holmes by E-Mail)

What a good idea - a magazine for the village and friends with lots of useful information. Thoroughly enjoyed the first edition. Keep up the good work.

(Jane Evans 62 Elgin Rd. by E-Mail)

PWLL WOMENS INSTITUTE

On Wednesday 23rd

July, members spent an enjoyable evening by having a meal in The George Restaurant in Burry Port.

After the summer break, Pwll WI starts back on Wednesday September 10

th in the Pwll

Community Centre at 7pm. Members meet every second and fourth Wednesday each month to discuss a wide range of topics and have interesting talks by local people.

A warm welcome is extended to all existing and new members.

For further information please contact either Heather Darby (753522) or Anne Messer (755665)

PWLL HISTORICAL SOCIETY

The ‘History of Pwll’ book is currently in the process of being proof read. The collection of photographs has been evaluated and is now being transferred onto a CD. However, any photographs, documents or personal memories of Pwll that might be of interest to the society for inclusion in the book are still sought. If you can provide any such help please contact the secretary on telephone number 01554-773015. Thanks.

LLANELLI MILLENNIUM COAST 10K RUN

On the 29th June the Sospan Road Runners and Clwb Triathlon Llanelli held their 10k Llanelli Coastal Run. It seems that all those that participated in the races as well as the spectators enjoyed a really good time. For those of you who are interested in the results they can be found on the Internet at the following address:

http://www.llanelli10k.org.uk

Common sense is instinct.

Enough of it is genius!

I plan on living forever.

So far; so good.

A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE

Hi folks! It’s me again. I

hope you all enjoyed the summer.

Now that the land surrounding the lakes has been left to mother nature certain interesting plants and creatures have been sighted. Orchids were visible during June between the old railway embankment and the track. Since my last article two water lilies have emerged in the shallows of the lake but I don’t know if they will develop further especially when the water level starts to fluctuate again.

Around the lake, clusters and lines of hazel trees have suddenly appeared. Although it looks like these have been planted they have actually grown from seeds brought down on the winter floods from Stradey Woods and self germinated in the springtime. Well! – That’s nature for you!

Dragonflies and damselflies have been in plentiful supply around the lake, which has also attracted many different species of butterflies such as Tortoiseshell, Meadow Brown, Painted Lady, Common Blue, Peacock, Marbled White and Red Admiral.

On May 7th

there was one egg present in the swans nest but unfortunately by the following day it had disappeared – probably taken by a fox. Sadly, that was the end of their breeding for the summer. Whitethroats and Sedge Warblers serenaded us throughout the summer months and very soon will join other migrants and depart for warmer shores where they will spend the winter.

On 9th

June a little further afield than the lakes I experienced the very pleasant sight of 30 Greylag Geese on the water just off the slipway and ever further afield, below the cycle track next to the pontoon where the sand dredger moors, was a colony of breeding Sand Martins.

But back to the lakes where this summer many ducklings could be seen. Not so many though have developed into adult birds because of predators around the area. Believe it or not, Herons will take very

young ducklings but probably the main culprits are the lesser and greater Black Backed Gulls. One very interesting and unusual incident this summer was whilst a local resident was out walking his dogs. A Carrion Crow actually dive-bombed his dogs! This happened on several occasions, one of which I personally witnessed.

Well folks the editor is cutting me short again so don’t forget that if you see any interesting sightings or occurrences could you please let me know. Have a nice autumn - I’ll see you in the December edition.

(Article submitted by Jeff Williams)

ANOTHER GREAT QUIZ NIGHT AT THE COLLIERS ARMS

Another very successful quiz was held at The Colliers Arms on August Bank Holiday Weekend when another worthy charity benefited from the quiz prowess of Wynne Thomas. Several teams took up the challenge and although the actual competition was fast and furious all the teams had a thoroughly enjoyable evening.

The next quiz will be held at Christmas time. Thanks Wynne for yet another great night!

CHARITY DANCE

The Pwll Line Dancers held a charity line dance event at The Talbot Inn on Saturday August 23

rd. The event, which included a

raffle, was in aid of Epilepsy Action - Llanelli Branch. The dancers are to be congratulated on their effort and they would like to thank all those who attended and contributed towards the charity. (Pam Williams)

Here is the test to find whether your

mission on earth is finished: If you're

alive, it isn't.

CYMORTH CRISTNOGOL / CHRISTIAN AID

Christian Aid is one of the Big Five charities that respond to major disasters such as flood, earthquake, famine, etc and take humanitarian aid to war torn and poor countries of the third world. Christian Aid supports projects in around 54 countries, which help poor people help themselves. It works through local organisations in each of the countries (called ‘partners’) because they know best what are the needs of their people and how to respond to them in an appropriate way.

For over 30 years there has been a Pwll Local Branch of Christian Aid made up of members of Libanus, Holy Trinity and Bethlehem. Together with an army of collectors who go from house to house during Christian Aid Week, thousands and thousands of pounds have been collected through the generosity of the villagers. We thank you very much for your support. Diolch o galon am eich cefnogaeth.

Maqe Wythnos Cymorth Cristnogol / Christian Aid Week o hyd yr ail wythnos o fis Mai/ is always the second week of May. There is a United Service on the Monday that is held in Libanus, Bethlehem and Holy Trinity alternately. This year we had a stall in the W.I. Charities Fayre in the Community Centre.

Yn yr Wythnosmae casgliad o Dy-I-dy / during the week there is a house-to-house collection. This year we collected more than £500. Diolch yn fawr.

Mae Cymorth Cristnogol yn gweithio gynod y flwyddyn, wrth wrando ar drueiniaid y byd a dysgu am yr hyn sy’n achosi eu tlodi; wrth ariannu projectau aa ddaw a chymorth hirdymor yddynt ac hefyd I ymateb ar unwaith i roi cymorth mewn argyfyngau mawrion. Rhan o’i gwaith yw ymgyrchu i geisio newid problemau sylfaenol sy’n achosi amgylchiadau dybryd fel dyledion a masnach anheg.

Christian Aid works all year round to listen to poor people and learn what causes their poverty. It funds projects that bring long-term benefits to them and restores their

self-respect. It gives aid promptly when large-scale emergencies occur. It campaigns to change underlying causes of poverty such as debt and unfair trade. This year we have a Fair Trade Campaign where villagers have made written pledges to work for change in The International Trade Rules. We have had an excellent response from our Member of Parliament, Mr Denzil Davies, M.P., and are waiting a reply from the Trade Department and their Minister, Mrs Patricia Hewitt, M.P. Letters have also been sent to the Prime Minister asking that Parliament discuss the matter and that when the G8 (The 8 largest countries in the world which includes the UK under the EEC) meet in 2004 that this matter is put on the agenda. The Campaign asks for your support not your donations, although every penny is greatly appreciated. Over the last year we have been able to send a cheque for £1000 to Christian Aid.

We have a United Carol Service on 1st Sunday

in December every year. This year it will be held at Libanus Chapel on 7

th December at

10:30am. Please come – it is open to everyone.

Fe allwch chwi helpu newid y byd / You too can help change the world. If you would like to know more please contact a committee member or ring 758023

DOG POOH? - THANK YOU! A big thank you to Carmarthenshire County Council and our local County Councillors for getting the dog mess outside Pwll Primary School and in School Road all cleaned up. The amount of mess was certainly becoming a danger to the children as well as the parents who found they had to negotiate their way around it all. Now that we have a nice clean School Road perhaps the dog owners of Pwll will start picking up the mess their dog leave behind and either take it home with them or deposit it in one of the litter bins.

COMPETITION PAGE

Adults Quiz - Meal Voucher valued at £20

1 What kind of vegetable is a pink fir apple?

2 What is the county town of Dorset?

3 Which 3 James Bond theme tunes did Shirley Bassey sing?

4 Who played in goal for Real Madrid as a junior and became an international singing sensation?

5 In 1975 where were the pop group Typically Tropical going?

6 Where would you find Mt Kirkpatrik?

7 What is the diameter of the hole in golf?

8 Who was leader of the Argentinian military during the Falklands conflict?

9 Which bothers played for England – one at fly half and the other as opening bowler?

10 The port of Mombassa is in which African Country?

Quiz for 11-16 age group - £10 gift voucher.

1 What is the chemical symbol for tin? 2 What date did the London Blitz begin? 3 What is the capital of Australia? 4 Who invented television? 5 What was unusual about the way the

Rebecca Rioters dress? 6 Which country is between France and

Spain? 7 To which family of birds does the

common Robin belong to? 8 Who is the head of Microsoft? 9 Which is the sixth planet from the

sun? 10 Who is the Chancellor of the

Exchequer?

Quiz for 5 – 10 age group - £5 gift voucher

1 What is the capital of Scotland? 2 How many members are there in

“Busted” pop group? 3 What is the name of the black

panther in the film “The Jungle Book”?

4 What year did World War 2 begin? 5 What is a baby hare called?

Competition for the under 5 age group - £5 gift voucher

Get your chalks, crayons and paints out children. We want you to drawn or paint a picture of any scene in Pwll. (If you want, you can let your imagination run wild a little). Don’t forget to write your name, age and address on the back of your drawing. We must have your drawing by 1

st October so you don’t have

much time. The best drawing or painting in the eyes of the judges will be the winner. Good Luck.

Please deliver or post all entries to either 53 Pwll Road or 81 Pwll Road.

All quiz entries on a postcard or sealed envelope. Please include your name and address. Except for the adult quiz please include your age. Closing date for entries is 1

st

October. First correct entry out of the hat in each section wins. Editor’s decision is final. (The answers will be published in the next edition).

DIARY NOTE – CHRISTMAS CARNIVAL

We understand that this year the Llanelli Christmas Carnival will be held on Friday 28

th November.

The only way to stop

smoking is to just stop - no

ifs, ands or butts!

UP AND COMING PWLL YOUNGSTERS – Jessica Bolton

Thirteen year old Jessica Bolton started artistic gymnastics at the YMCA when she was only 5 years old. She was 8 years old when she was one of six gymnasts from Llanelli chosen to represent West Wales in Ohio, America. At nine, Jessica became involved with ‘rhythmic gymnastics’ that was started by two coaches from the YMCA. Jessica now trains at Lakefield Hall three times a week plus weekends. It is a very demanding sport as it takes considerable commitment, hard training and a lot of travelling. It is because of this commitment and dedication that Jessica has achieved so much in the last four years.

Jessica has been a member of the Welsh National Rhythmic Squad for the last four years and has been a member of the British Junior Squad for the last two with whom she trains in the National Sports Centre at Lilleshall.

Jessica is the current Welsh Junior Champion and the Scottish Open Champion and has had countless other titles over the years. Her best achievements have been her four times appearances for Wales at international level – Turkey 2001, Cyprus 2001 (4

bronze medals), Cyprus 2002 and most recently Portugal 2003 (1 bronze medal).

Currently she and her fellow club mates, who are trained by Mrs Linda Thomas and Mrs Helen Bolton, are training and looking towards the Commonwealth Games to be held in Australia in 2006.

For those of you who know little about Rhythmic Gymnastics, it is all floor work consisting of different apparatus, which includes ball, clubs, ribbons, rope and hoops. These are used in conjunction with dance and elements such as balance, pivot, leaps and flexibility. It is not easy to put any of the elements together with throws, rolls and all the other moves. It can be a very beautiful, elegant and graceful sport when watched at a high level.

(Article submitted by Helen Bolton)

Good luck in the future Jessica – Ed

PWLL COMMUNITY CENTRE

Because Carmarthenshire County Council believe, quite rightly, that we are never too old to learn they have a wide choice of topics that you can learn at the Community Centres scattered around Carmarthenshire. Our own Community Centre is no different and amongst the courses regularly held at the Centre are:

Art Appreciation Calligraphy Desk Top Publishing Decoupage Holiday Spanish Local History Mixed Media Arts Wood Carving Welsh Beginners Wood Turning Pottery/Ceramics Yoga Yoga for Pregnant Women Computers for Absolute Beginners Introduction to the Internet Tracing your family tree on the Internet

That’s quite an impressive list – so make the most of the adult learning available at Pwll Community Centre. Keep an eye on the local papers for how to enrol etc.

Better to wear out than rust

out.

COMPETITION RESULTS

Here are the answers to the competitions in the first edition of The Bônau Cabbage Patch. Congratulations to the winner!

Adult Quiz Answers: 1 Jeanette Winterson 2 Henry II 3 Mary Pickford 4 Elias 5 Jeff Beck 6 Swansea 7 Tatami 8 Sweet Potato 9 Doona 10 Richard Burton WINNER: No all correct answers were received. 11-16 Age Group Answers:

1 Lloyd George 2 1912 3 Humphry Davy 4 Hg 5 Buzz Aldrin 6 Maple 7 Jessica Garlick 8 Cricket 9 North Atlantic Treaty Organisation 10 Christopher Columbus WINNER: C Peters, 55 Pwll Road 5-10 Age Group Answers: 1 7 2 Cardiff 3 The Queen 4 Badger 5 Red, Green and White WINNER: No all correct answers were received. Under 5 Age Group Answers:

1 Bella, Jake, Fizz, Milo 2 Blue 3 Jess 4 Toytown 5 Sam Tân WINNER: No entries were received.

PAVILION CAFÉ Hopefully, by the time you read this, the Pwll Pavilion Café should be open – or at least very close to being open and serving a selection of snacks, meals and ‘all day breakfasts’. Conveniently situated for the people using the Millennium Coastal Path and the community of Pwll the café will also have the facilities to cater for birthday parties and tea parties on the first floor, which has panoramic views of the coast. The café proprietors look forward to serving you and hope you will give them your full support.

BUSY BEES PLAYGROUP

Busy Bees Playgroup is open during the school term at Pwll Primary School. The playgroup

is able to accept children from the age of 2 years and 3 months. Children of three years of age are given 10 hours free due to it being Estyn Inspected. All 6 areas of learning are covered in a happy environment. If you wish to call into the playgroup for more information please do so during school time between 9.15 am and 12.00 pm. The play group is open to children from all areas.

For further information please telephone 01554-772364 or 07812379543

Lawsuit. n. A machine that

you go into as a pig and come

out as a sausage.

Mae West:

- To err is human, but it feels

divine.

- Too much of a good thing is

wonderful.

- When choosing between two

evils I like to try the one I’ve

never tried before.

FOLLOW THE FIREWORK SAFETY CODE

When buying fireworks, make sure they comply with BS 7114 and are clearly marked for their intended use "Indoor, Garden or Display"

• Keep fireworks in a sealed box or tin

• Use them one at a time, replacing the lid immediately

• NEVER put fireworks in your pocket

• Read the instructions carefully, using a torch or hand lamp NEVER use a naked flame

• Light fireworks at arms length using a taper or a firework lighter

• Stand well back and NEVER return to a firework after it has been lit, it could explode in your face

• Ensure that all children with fireworks are well supervised

• NEVER throw fireworks

• Keep all pets and animals indoors

• Take care of sparklers, wear gloves to hold them and dispose of sparklers in a bucket of water as soon as they are finished.

THE GUNPOWDER PLOT

After Queen Elizabeth I died in 1603, English Catholics who had had a rough time under her reign had hoped that her successor, James I, would be more tolerant of their religion. Alas, he was not, and this angered a number of young men who decided that violent action was the answer.

One young man in particular, Robert Catesby suggested to some close friends that the thing to do was to blow up the Houses of Parliament. In doing so, they would kill the King, maybe even the Prince of Wales, and the Members of Parliament who were making life difficult for the Catholics. Today these conspirators would be known as extremists, or terrorists.

To carry out their plan, the conspirators got hold of 36 barrels of gunpowder - and stored it in a cellar, just under the House of Lords.

But as the group worked on the plot, it became clear that some innocent people would be hurt or killed in the attack. Some of the plotters started having second thoughts. One of the group members even sent an anonymous letter warning his friend, Lord Monteagle, to stay away from the Parliament on November 5th.

The warning letter reached the King, and the King's forces made plans to stop the conspirators.

Guy Fawkes, who was in the cellar of the parliament with the 36 barrels of gunpowder when the authorities stormed it in the early hours of November 5th, was caught, tortured and executed.

It's unclear if the conspirators would ever have been able to pull off their plan to blow up the Parliament even if they had not been betrayed - some people think the gunpowder they were planning to use was so old as to be useless. Since Guy Fawkes and his colleagues got caught before trying to ignite the powder, we'll never know for certain.

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Sometimes, being pushed to the

wall will give you the momentum

necessary to get over it!

PWLL CRICKET CLUB

First XI League Position

(With 4 games remaining)

TEAM P W D L A Pts Pwll 15 8 2 3 2 254 Pontyberem 15 8 3 2 2 252

Margam 15 6 4 3 2 206

Hirwaun 15 5 4 4 2 203

Drefach 15 5 4 4 2 197

South Llanelli 15 4 4 5 2 188

Porthcawl 15 4 3 6 2 170

Winch Wen 15 3 4 5 3 142

Carm Wand 15 2 4 7 2 142

Llandeilo 15 0 6 6 3 123

Second XI League Position

(With 4 games remaining)

TEAM P W D L A Pts Winch Wen 15 8 3 2 2 241

Porthcawl 15 8 0 4 3 219

Margam 15 8 1 3 3 213

Pontyberem 15 7 1 4 3 203

Drefach 15 7 1 5 2 203

Carm Wand 15 5 2 6 2 192

Llandeilo 15 5 1 7 2 161

Pwll 15 4 1 9 1 144 South Llanelli

15 3 2 7 3 143

Hirwaun 15 2 0 10 3 102 South Wales Cricket Association

Our season, so far, has been a successful one and, up to going to press, the 1

st XI are

occupying top spot in Division 4 of the S.W.C.A with 4 games left to play – so fingers crossed for promotion this year!

The team has enjoyed a tremendous July, with the batsmen scoring over 1000 runs in 4 home games. With the bowlers also doing their job by bowling the opposition sides out, maximum points were gained in three games of these games. The fielding has also been excellent with the fitness and enthusiasm of five 21 year olds and two 17 year olds being a telling factor. The team must be the youngest 1

st XI in the league.

Credit, must however, go to the ‘old heads’ of the team – like skipper Phil Holding and Jeremy Watson - whose experience has been invaluable – even though they drag the average age up considerably!!

Batting performances of note during the season so far have been: Jeremy Davies – 631 runs including innings of 108, 150 (not out) and 96: Phil Holding – 370 runs including innings of 109: David Williams – 392 runs including innings of 79, 75, 72.

David Richards tops the bowling averages with his leg spin, whilst top wicket taker to date is 17 year old Ross John, including a seven wicket haul against Porthcawl.

However, probably the main highlight of the season, which also happened in July, was when the players were able to have a hot shower in the new changing rooms/pavilion for the very first time this year. The waft of BO at the after match drinks in the Talbot Inn is thankfully a thing of the past! (Article submitted by Brian Richards – Pwll C.C. Hon Sec)

PWLL SOCCER

With the new season already upon us, the football club would like to take this opportunity to thank their sponsors for last

season – The Talbot Inn, Stewart Moore Builders, Pwll School of Motoring, Pwll Post Office, The Sandpiper and Whites Motors. Anyone wishing to support the club can contact the treasurer, Mark Aiken, 15 Bassett Terrace, Pwll or telephone him on 776854. The club’s pre season included the Star Cup, in which they were dealt a very difficult group consisting of Seaside, Bwlch Rangers and Trallwm from the premiership league and Llangennech from Division Two. Transfers during the closed season were very quiet with no new players being signed but on a plus point nobody has left the club. This season we have the new changing room facility situated in the new pavilion complex provided by Pwll Recreation Committee. The pavilion will also provide a new vantage point for spectators to watch the teams, so please come and support us. Remember the team mainly consists of players from the village.

(Article submitted by Mark Aiken)

MY EXPEDITION IN PWLL

I awoke and stared out of the windows. The rain was beginning to fall again on that damp, misty July summer day. Oh well! Looks like it’s going to be green Wellington boots and a parka jacket for my expedition. My dog was lucky – he didn’t need anything to protect him. His hair was short and glossy and the rain just runs off him.

I had heard rumoured that there was an abundance of rare and precious wildlife to be found in the outlaying districts of Pwll (particularly Stradey Woods) – and I didn’t want to miss anything! Why should everyone else see these wonderful sights and I, who drive through the woods several times a week, count myself lucky if I see a leaf fluttering to the floor – and that’s in late Autumn!

Anyway, I set off with my thermos flask and pack of sandwiches, binoculars, Kendall Mint Cake and of course my true and trusty friend. The lower reaches of Stradey Woods were a little difficult to negotiate. A sharp right hand corner and a gently uphill slope caused my footing to slip a few times. I realised then that to negotiate the tarmac successfully I should have sprayed some kind of anti slip compound on the bottom of my Wellies. My faithful hound had no problem negotiating the hazard although the extra speed he injected into his legs after he saw the squirrel probably helped him climb the Stradey Eiger.

The landscape in front of me suddenly opened up, the steep climb becoming less dramatic – or should that be traumatic! (or tarmatic!). The birds were twittering in the woods and the leaves above my head would systematically release a cupful of water directly down my neck at a timing that would have made Torvill and Dean proud. Turning a slight bend in the road a scene opened up before me – the whole reason for my expedition! Here it was in all its beauty – a man made nature parkland! I didn’t even need my binoculars to spot the ‘Greater Busted Bedsprings’ and its frequent companion the ‘Muted Mattress’. Here they were in all their splendour for everyone to enjoy. A ‘Bendix Spin Dryer’

stood just behind them staring at me with his one open eye like some kind of creature from Greek mythology – but surely more majestic and believable.

My dog had obviously seen these creatures before. He ran up to them and sniffed around them, tail wagging and his rear left leg working as if was some kind of pneumatic pump. Strange as it might sound, these creatures of wildlife didn’t appear to be frightened of man nor beast. As I approached they stubbornly stood their ground and just stared me in the eye.

As I got closer I spotted several of the brightly coloured native ‘Red Coke Cans’ – all apparently hibernating as not one of them moved. They were intermingled with several of the ‘Territorial Tango’ and ‘Crested Carling Cans’. In fact I can categorically state that, based on my observations that day, the ‘Crested Carling Cans’ are starting to outnumber the native ‘Red Coke Cans’.

Did my eyes deceive me? There, just behind the ‘Bendix Spin Dryer’. Could it possibly be one of the lesser-witnessed sightings? Often seen in farmyards and fields close to farms, to actually spot one in the harsh conditions of Stradey Woods was indeed a very rare sight. I was privileged. I took my observation notepad quietly out of my pocket, licked the end of my pencil and wrote the date and the location and the three simple words ‘Bald Goodyear Tyre’.

My day had been an eventful one. As I trudged back to my home I reflected on what had been a marvellous expedition. It was true what I had heard in the local. ‘Fly Tipping’ had begun once again in Stradey Woods and other areas of the village and I had been lucky enough to witness the result. Only one thing now eluded me and I was determined to make another expedition to satisfy my hunger for this rare animal. If I could actually witness the ‘Fly Tipping’ in progress I could get their names printed in this magazine for all the villagers to congratulate them and thank them for bringing such wonderful and pleasant sights and smells to our beloved little village. Perhaps one day my dream expedition will come true. (Anon)

GOLEUDY WHITFORD POINT

O’ch chi’n gwybod bod Goleudy Whitford Point sydd gyferbyn a Pwll yr unig oleudy haearn bwrw ym Mhrydain?

Rhestrwyd Goleudy Whitford gan CADW ym mis Medi 1979. Adeiladwyd e ym 1865 o bac tebyg i ‘Feccano’ oedd yn ddarnau o haearn bwrw. Roedd yn cael ei ddefnyddio yn ystod y Rhyfel Byd Cyntaf ym 1914, ond stopiodd weithio ym 1926.

Ym myd hanes goleudai, mae goleudy Whitford yn cael ei ystyried yn un pwysig iawn, ac erbyn hyn mae’n esiampl unigryw o ddiwydiant oes Fictoria.

Adeilad pren oedd goleudy cyntaf Whitford a adeiladwyd ym 1854, ond fe’i distrywyd gan stormydd geirwon. Mae’r goleudy presennol sy’n 130 troedfedd o uchder wedi ei adeiladu ar bigyn o dir creigiog milltir o Whitford, ac mae’n bosib cyrraedd ato adeg llanw isel.

Ym 1865 fe’i hadeiladwyd dan oruchwyliaeth Trinity House, ac fe gostiodd £1,133. Fe’i hadeiladwyd yn steil oes Fictoria, ac mae ganddo oriel sy’n mynd o gwmpas y top.

Mae sôn bod llawer o fomiau sydd heb ffrwydro o gwmpas ei waelod, achos roedd yn cael ei ddefnyddio i ymarfer saethu ato yn ystod yr Ail Ryfel Byd.

Llifodd diddordeb yn y goleudy i mewn o bedwar ban byd pan gynigwyd gwerthu’r goleudy ynghynt yn y flwyddyn am £1. Ac erbyn hyn mae partneriaeth wedi cael ei sefydlu i achub y goleudy ac unwaith y bydd wedi cael ei adfer i’w ogoniant blaenorol, mae Parc y Mileniwm yn golygu ei roi i sefydliad elusennol.

(Ysgrafennwyd gan Lowri Gwenllian)

STEPNEY PARK CARE CENTRE

Stepney Park is a mansion of many surprises. The first is that its real name is

Cilymaenllwyd, which means “the seat of the grey rock” (from a ridge on the sands below the house). One of the Lloyds of Llandeilo acquired the original homestead or small farm on the site of Stepney Park about 1650. This gentleman was descended from Urien, Prince of Rheged. One of his descendants, Rowland Lloyd, an ardent Roman Catholic, emigrated in the 17

th century to France, where he was

ennobled as Baron Kerenflech.

In 1620 the widowed Margaret Lloyd of Stepney Park sold the house to Francis Mansel of Mudlescwm. Thereafter it changed owners several times and by 1678 was in the hands of a James Philips. In 1695 Cilymaenllwyd was purchased by Robert Donn who sold it about the turn of the 18

th century to a John Rees, a

successful farmer and land agent, who changed the spelling of the family name to Rhys. The family were destined to occupy Cilymaenllwyd for several generations. The Rees’ possessed an elevated pedigree being descended, like the Lloyds (to whom they were related by marriage) to Urien Rhegaed who is styled in the ‘Golden Cross Manuscripts’ as “King of Cumbria, Lord of Gower” – the builder of Carreg Cennen castle near Llandeilo Fawr.

John Rees produced a son, Hector (1683-1750) who in 1719 married Jane Pryce, the daughter of Evan Pryce of Penyfan. Hector Rees produced two sons, John and Edward and a daughter, Jane. Hector was High Sheriff of Carmarthenshire at the time of Bonnie Prince Charlies Jacobite rebellion in 1745. For his loyalty to the crown, Hector was offered a knighthood, but this he declined.

When Dick Turpin collects more taxes

through speed cameras than is

absolutely necessary, it becomes

legalised robbery.