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More than 100 iPads are being handed out to council care homes in Carmarthenshire so that residents can communicate face to face with their loved ones ⬇️
Rapid progress is being made converting three sites in Carmarthenshire into temporary medical provision. It is hoped the sites will be ready within weeks, in time for an anticipated peak demand for beds in May
Read more ➡️
A new type of ventilator developed in Carmarthenshire to treat coronavirus patients has been approved by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). Council Leader Cllr Emlyn Dole has welcomed the news. Read more ⤵️
To all frontline workers providing critical services for us in our time of need – from Carmarthenshire County Council, we THANK YOU 💙
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Professor Keir Lewis from Prince Philip Hospital and
@HywelDdaHB
is thanking residents for all their support during the pandemic. But cases are starting to rise again, and he is urging us all to please follow the rules, stop the spread and Keep Carmarthenshire Safe.
Thank you to all the fantastic volunteers that have helped to set up furniture and equipment at our four field hospitals ready for
@HywelDdaCHC
. We are grateful to each and every one of you ➡️
#SirGaredig
Sharing Carmarthenshire's Kindness
#TourOfBritain
announcement - “This is the largest professional road cycling event in the UK and we are proud that organisers have chosen Carmarthenshire as the starting venue for the race." 🚴
“Racism has no place in Carmarthenshire. Tonight, and throughout the weekend, County Hall in Carmarthen will be illuminated purple as a public display of our solidarity with all those that continue to challenge racism, discrimination and inequality” – Cllr Emlyn Dole, Leader
All our childcare hubs will close today as key worker and vulnerable children return to their own schools.
We want to say a big thank you to all the staff in the hubs - you have all played an important part in this crisis and we couldn’t have done it without you.
Thank you 👏
Our enforcement officers have been out with
@DyfedPowys
today visiting premises to check compliance with Covid-19 regulations. The Railway, Ammanford, has been issued with a closure order for 48 hours due to breaches witnessed during our inspection
Remember last week’s appeal about a blind puppy found dumped in Llanelli? We’re pleased to report he’s now found his forever home with a local family who can give him the care and support he needs...
Great news! The 2018 OVO Energy Tour of Britain will begin in South Wales for the first time as Carmarthenshire and Newport host the opening stage of Britain’s national Tour on Sunday 2 September. Read more:
Our indoor markets at Llanelli and Carmarthen, and our outdoor market at Ammanford, are open and well stocked with fresh fruit, veg, meat and fish – as well as items like newspapers, books, music, puzzles, games and more.
Our traders would appreciate your support!
Tonight and on Wednesday, November 11, County Hall will be illuminated as we reflect and remember the sacrifices of our Armed Forces, and all those whose lives have been lost in conflict and acts of terror. We remember them
#RemembranceSunday
We were out with
@DyfedPowys
again last night – we were really pleased to see the vast majority of establishments in Carmarthen had made adaptions and were operating safely with happy customers out for the night and only a minority of business breaching regulations
Carmarthenshire County Council’s new Chief Executive has been appointed.
Wendy Walters will take up the mantle following the retirement of current Chief Executive Mark James, who has successfully led the council for the past 17 years.
Read more ➡
Heno bydd Neuadd y Sir yn cael ei goleuo'n las er teyrnged i'r holl weithwyr rheng flaen sy'n darparu gwasanaethau critigol i ni pan fo eu hangen - DIOLCH gan Gyngor Sir Gâr 💙
📸 Diolch
@jasonthomasarts
am adael i ni ddefnyddio'r llun hwn (tynnwyd ym mis Chwefror)
Important Covid-19 update 👇
We are calling on residents and visitors to take responsibility for social distancing as a cluster of positive Covid-19 cases are confirmed in the county.
We interviewed Manon Lloyd at the end of the OVO Energy Women’s Tour at Pembrey Country Park - here’s what she had to say. Da iawn Manon, Carmarthenshire’s proud of you!
#CycleCarms
#OVOWT
Schools in Carmarthenshire will finish for the summer holidays on July 17. Welsh Government had planned to extend the term for an extra week, however, it has failed to reach an agreement with the unions
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Here’s something to cheer up your Friday! Carmarthenshire Music Service plays ‘You’re Welcome’ from Disney’s Moana to brighten up our week. A big thank you to all 38 members of staff and 27 pupils! 🎶
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@MusicCarms
Mae cynnydd da iawn yn cael ei wneud i greu darpariaeth feddygol dros dro ar dri safle yn Sir Gar. Gobeithir y bydd y safleoedd yn barod o fewn ychydig wythnosau, a hynny erbyn yr adeg pryd y rhagwelir y bydd y galw am welyau ar ei uchaf ym mis Mai
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Fantastic news for Llanelli and Carmarthenshire!
@SBCityDeal
’s Joint Committee has approved the business case for the multi-million-pound Pentre Awel development which includes new education, health, care and business facilities and new leisure centre ⤵️
THANK YOU to all frontline workers providing critical services for us in our time of need 👏 💙
** Thank you to Charles B Sams Electrical for doing the County Hall illumination free of charge and
@jasonthomasarts
for allowing us to use his photo
Mae staff y gwasanaeth cerdd peripatetig yn ein Hadran Addysg wedi bod yn brysur yn gweithio ar rywbeth i godi calonnau. Trowch y sain i fyny a mwynhewch! 🎶
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We are planning to develop school sites for the provision of emergency childcare cover for key workers and support for vulnerable children and young people. Plans are also in place to ensure the provision of free school meals can continue. More information to follow asap
Carmarthenshire County Council has paid tribute to the remarkable work of its contractors as it hands over four field hospitals to the NHS
Read more ➡️
Carmarthenshire County Council managed parks, including Pembrey Country Park, Parc Howard, Llyn Llech Owain and Mynydd Mawr Woodland Park will re-open to the public from tomorrow (Friday, June 12). Read the statement in full here ➡️
Congratulations to all riders who took part in today’s
@TourofBritain
, we hope you enjoyed your visit to Carmarthenshire! A big thank you to the organisers, our staff, volunteers, Carmarthenshire’s communities and
@DyfedPowys
for making it a such a successful and memorable event
Five new road cycling routes through Carmarthenshire’s breath-taking countryside and coast were unveiled today ahead of the Tour of Britain Grand Depart at Pembrey Country Park.
Read more ➡
#OVOToB
#CycleCarms
Huge congratulations to
@JonnyClay9
one of our plasterers, who has just become a world champion darts player! 🏆🎯
When he’s away from the dart board, Jonny works for us plastering new and renovated homes and schools.
Full story here ⤵️
We are loving seeing
#Carmarthenshire
schools belting out the national anthem on our timeline today, supporting the Wales team as they advance through the Euros - take a look at the trending hashtag
#cmoncymru
to hear Mae Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau loud and proud!
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@Cymru
#GoodLuck
Here’s Tyrone (Ted) Edwards, one of our bin lorry drivers from the Glanamman depot, with a special Christmas song for you 😃
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the waste and recycling service 🎄
#RecycleCarms
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Tonight, County Hall will be illuminated blue in tribute to all frontline workers providing critical services for us in our time of need – from Carmarthenshire County Council, we THANK YOU 💙
📸 Thank you
@jasonthomasarts
for allowing us to use this pic (taken in February)
Mae cymal olaf Taith Merched OVO Energy wedi gorffen! Am brofiad gwych a chroeso arbennig gan bawb ar hyd y llwybr. Rydym wedi cael diwrnod gwych. Diolch i bawb am gefnogi'r digwyddiad – gobeithiwn y byddwch yn mwynhau gweddill y diwrnod lle bynnag yr ydych ar hyd y llwybr
We’ll be at hand to help you throughout the Bank Holiday weekend – refuse will be collected as normal, and our frontline staff will continue to provide critical services to those in need.
At 8pm on a Thursday we take the time to thank key workers by standing on our doorsteps and clapping. Tonight, we ask you to raise a cheer for our fantastic team of contractors and volunteers who have prepared four field hospitals in just 3 weeks ⤵️
Happy Easter from all the children and staff at our childcare hubs who were delighted to receive Easter eggs from local businesses and organisations. They wanted to say a big thank you to you all
#SirGaredig
We are doing all we can to keep our primary schools safe and we wanted to show you what you can expect when children go back on June 29. It will look a bit different but there will be lots of familiar, friendly faces too. Take a look around Brynteg School
⚠️ Wales is in Alert Level 4 - there is a very high risk of coronavirus, we must work together to stop the spread. You can only mix with people in your household so this New Year, stay home, stay safe and protect each other – no party is worth the risk
#KeepCarmarthenshireSafe
We welcome Welsh Government’s announcement that all pupils will be able to return to school in September. We have already started planning for this and we’ve learned a lot during the past couple of weeks.
Find out more ➡️
It’s back to school next week and although many children will be feeling excited, they may be feeling a bit anxious too. Here are some ideas on how to support your child with their return to school after the coronavirus pandemic
At 9.15am today, we - and schools across Carmarthenshire - will observe a minute silence in remembrance of the 144 children and adults who tragically lost their lives at Aberfan on October 21, 1966. We invite you to join us
#RememberingAberfan
Education Minister Kirsty Williams has announced that schools will enter the next phase for children to ‘Check in, Catch Up, Prepare for summer and September’ on June 29. We have been preparing for this for when the time is right, and it is safe to do so
Schools will re-open next week and the FAQs section on our website has been updated. Pupils are being asked to take in packed lunch, to safely walk or cycle to school and there are lots of new safety measures in place, to find out more visit ⤵️
We’re out and about across the county this weekend calling in at licensed premises, cafes, hair and beauty salons and more, offering advice and Covid-19 regulations, and enforcing if necessary. Thanks to
@DyfedPowys
for support
Vulnerable children and children of critical workers will be getting an eggstra special Easter treat this year. Kind donations of chocolate eggs and hot cross buns are being delivered to all the childcare hubs and food hubs. Read more ⤵️
#SirGaredig
The final stage of the OVO Energy Women’s Tour has finished!
What a fantastic experience and welcome from everyone along the route. We’ve had a great day hosting Stage six. Thanks everyone for supporting – we hope you enjoy the rest of the day wherever you are along the route
“Pembrey Country Park is fast becoming the major sporting venue in Wales and we are delighted to have secured this commitment from Welsh Athletics which will attract huge numbers to the park."
@ParkPembrey
@WelshAthletics
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The new
@ParcyTywyn
in Burry Port has opened its doors to pupils for the first time.
Current pupils moved into their new £9.6 million school on Monday at its new home near the harbour.
@ParcyTywyn
Here are some of our care workers who are doing a tremendous job in these extraordinary times. From Carmarthenshire County Council, a big THANK YOU 👏👏👏
#SirGaredig
Sharing Carmarthenshire's Kindness | Rhannu Caredigrwydd Sir Gâr
A man has been issued with a £100 fixed penalty notice after our environmental enforcement officers spotted him failing to clear up after his dog had fouled near the Carmarthen Wetlands area in Johnstown, Carmarthen. Pick up the 💩 or pick up a fine!
Hundreds of temporary Covid-19 field hospital beds will remain in Carmarthenshire in case they are needed for a second wave.
Read more ⤵️
@HywelDdaHB
@scarlets_rugby
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A new term marks a new start for children at Llanelli’s Ysgol Penrhos as they spend their first day at their brand new school building on Tuesday. We caught up with staff and pupils as they prepared to say goodbye to their old classrooms…
The flood gates at Abergwili have now been opened and crews have been out sweeping the surface debris. The pump from Abergwili will now be moved to Pensarn to work on reducing water levels in the area.
Result: Dyfed-Powys Police and Crime Commissioner
Dafydd Llywelyn (Plaid Cymru) has been declared the returning Dyfed-Powys Police and Crime Commissioner.
Full results breakdown ⬇️
Residents in Carmarthenshire are being urged to please stay at home this weekend, as warmer weather is forecast to stop the spread of coronavirus ➡️
#StayHomeSaveLives
Updates, including:
- Closure of our parks
- Statement for tourists
- Care provision for children of key workers
- Teaming up with Castell Howell to distribute food
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Meet our Actif explore and learn officer, Hayley Lewis-Howell. Since lockdown Hayley has been redeployed to help assist and support homeless and vulnerable people
Buom yn cyfweld â Manon Lloyd ar ddiwedd Taith Merched OVO Energy ym Mharc Gwledig Pen-bre – dyma’r hyn oedd ganddi i’w ddweud. Da iawn Manon, mae Sir Gaerfyrddin yn falch iawn ohonot!
#BeicioSirGar
#OVOWT
A large team of our enforcement officers, working with
@DyfedPowys
will be targeting licensed premises, supermarkets and sports clubs over the weekend to check that businesses and customers are following the coronavirus regulations.
Find out more 👇
It’s back to school next week, we hope you have had a great summer holidays and are looking forward to the new term 🏫
Visit our website for the latest information ⤵️
A special thank you to all the staff at the care hubs! The School Improvement Team have created their very own version of Somewhere Over the Rainbow. We hope you enjoy it!
#SirGaredig
- Sharing Carmarthenshire’s Kindness
Carmarthenshire County Council joins the nation in sending deepest sympathies to The Royal Family following the death of Her Majesty The Queen.
Flags have been lowered to half-mast at Carmarthen’s County Hall, Llanelli Town Hall and Ammanford Town Hall as a mark of respect.
We will be pedestrianising some of our town centre streets between 10am and 4pm from August 3 to support our shops, cafes and restaurants operate safely and thrive
Find out about our changes⤵️
One of the first residents in a council care home in Carmarthenshire has had the Covid-19 vaccine.
108 year old Mary Keir, who is also the 2nd oldest woman in Wales, was one of 37 residents at Awel Tywi in Llandeilo to receive it earlier today. Read more👇
More than 100 iPads are being handed out to council care homes in Carmarthenshire so that residents can communicate face to face with their loved ones ⬇️
Preparations are underway to re-open schools across Carmarthenshire from June 29 for children to ‘check in and catch up’ before the summer holidays.
Find out more ➡️
Bydd ysgolion Sir Gaerfyrddin yn gorffen ar gyfer gwyliau'r haf ar 17 Gorffennaf. Roedd Llywodraeth Cymru wedi bwriadu ymestyn y tymor am wythnos ychwanegol, ond nid yw wedi llwyddo i ddod i gytundeb â'r undebau.
Darllenwch fwy ➡️
Secondary school pupils in Carmarthenshire will be required to wear face coverings on school transport and in school indoor communal areas where social distancing cannot be maintained, for example, in corridors and canteens.
More information ⤵️
We’re out and about across the county this weekend calling in at licensed premises, cafes and more offering advice and Covid-19 regulations, and enforcing if necessary. Thanks to
@DyfedPowys
for support