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Western Telegraph
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Western Telegraph
Video and pictures: Heaps of fun at Cardigan Carnival 2025
Reborn as CardiGras in 2017, the carnival featured a float and walking parade that set off through the town's High Street just after midday. Crowds lined the street to watch the parade, led by Mayor Olwen Davies and Samba Doc samba band and featuring special guests Bluey and Bingo. (Image: Stuart Ladd) The carnival royalty and their attendants travelled in vintage style. (Image: Stuart Ladd) The parade was full of floats fancy dress and fun. Then it was on to the carnival field where there was plenty of fun for all the family. (Image: Stuart Ladd) Entertainment included a a Samba Doc drumming workshop, music from local bands, a Last Man Standing competition and a line dancing demonstration. The winning float was Hollywood Movies by Panache Dance and Fitness. Maesglas housing estate's Cardi Gras came second and Cardigan RFC Juniors came third. (Image: Stuart Ladd) 'A huge thank you to everyone who joined us at the carnival. From our amazing vendors to the incredible emergency services, and most of all our wonderful community,' said the carnival's organisers. (Image: Stuart Ladd) 'We may be just a small committee, but we put our hearts into making the carnival a day full of smiles, laughter, and memories. (Image: Stuart Ladd) 'We hope you enjoyed it as much as we love hosting it.' (Image: Stuart Ladd)
South Wales Guardian
6 days ago
- Automotive
- South Wales Guardian
Ammanford bike and classic car nights boost town's economy
Matthew and Tara James, from Has Beanz coffee bar, are hosting Wednesday evening Bike Nights and Classic Cars and Coffee nights. The bike nights, which began in July, see bikers gathering at the coffee bar between 5.30pm and 8pm, providing an opportunity for people with shared interests to meet and socialise. A line-up of classic cars (Image: Stuart Ladd) They have also raised funds for Armed Forces Bikers and the Royal British Legion. A classic car gathering was held on Quay Street on July 23, featuring new and vintage cars for locals to view and meet the drivers. Further events are planned over the summer, with the next Classic Car night set for August 13. Bikers gathered at Has Beanz (Image: Stuart Ladd)
South Wales Guardian
20-07-2025
- General
- South Wales Guardian
Betws Park community garden wins Green Flag Community Award
The Friends of Betws Park has earned the Green Flag Community Award from environmental charity Keep Wales Tidy for its work transforming a disused area in Betws Park into a thriving green space. The volunteer group has turned what was once a set of derelict tennis courts into a raised vegetable garden, nature area and wildflower meadow for the community to enjoy. Creating the area has been a source of pride for the volunteers, who find joy in seeing the 'happy young faces of the school pupils and college students, along with members of the community, who are able to stroll through the garden on a visit to the park.' Pupils from Ysgol y Betws who volunteer at the park (Image: Stuart Ladd) The transformed space is now used by schools, colleges and visitors, and aims to educate young people about food growing and nature. The area also supports biodiversity and encourages community involvement in environmental stewardship. This year, 223 community-managed green spaces across Wales met the high standards required to achieve the Green Flag Community Award. The Green Flag programme, now in its third decade, recognises well-managed parks and green spaces in 20 countries worldwide. A sensory garden is included in the park (Image: Stuart Ladd) Lucy Prisk, Green Flag co-ordinator for Keep Wales Tidy, said: "We're thrilled to see a new record number of 223 community-managed green spaces in Wales have achieved Green Flag status, which is testament to the dedication and hard work of hundreds of volunteers. "These sites, which play a vital role in the physical and mental well-being of communities across Wales, are now recognised as among the best in the world, having met the high standards required to achieve Green Flag Community status. "Congratulations!" The Friends of Betws Park and their supporters gathered over the weekend to celebrate the award. The full list of Green Flag award winners is available on the Keep Wales Tidy website.
South Wales Guardian
01-07-2025
- Sport
- South Wales Guardian
Annual Cherry 7s rugby tournament cut short in Cwmgors
The event, held at Cwmgors RFC on Saturday, June 28, drew a good crowd despite drizzly weather, with teams including Alltwen, Pantyffynnon, the Horn Stars, and Team Spikey. After semi-final victories, the Horn Stars and Team Spikey were set for a showdown in the Cup final. Cwmgors being tackled by Team Spikey (Image: Stuart Ladd) However, in the plate competition final, Pantyffynnon's match against Top of the Props was abandoned following the nasty leg injury. With only one minute left, Pantyffynnon were awarded the win as they were leading 5-0. Due to the medical emergency, the rest of the tournament was called off, and the cup was shared between the Horn Stars and Team Spikey. The day ended with musical entertainment at Cwmgors RFC by Brad Mead and the Stereo Hearts.
South Wales Guardian
27-06-2025
- General
- South Wales Guardian
Event marks the start of Armed Forces Week in Garnant
The flag-raising ceremony took place at the Cwmamman War Memorial and was attended by members of the local town council, Carmarthenshire County Council, veterans, and locals. Lt Col Craig Hampton Stone, president of the Garnant branch of the Royal British Legion, addressed the gathering. Ysgol y Bedol pupils sang (Image: Stuart Ladd) Readings and prayers for peace were given by the Reverend Susan Barnett. Pupils from Ysgol y Bedol performed songs before a student and staff member raised the flag. The flag will remain in place throughout Armed Forces Week, when local and national events show support for the armed forces community, including current personnel, service families, veterans, and cadets. The flag was raised by a pupil and staff member of Ysgol y Bedol (Image: Stuart Ladd) The week of celebrations will culminate on Saturday, June 28, with planned parades and other events in Caldicot, Swansea, and Pembrey.
