News & Events - Autumn 2008

Swiss Valley Christmas Lights will be switched on outside the shops at 7.15pm on Thursday 27th November. Father Christmas (Sion Corn) will be in attendance, (before the lights are switched on) and he will then be greeting the children in his very own Grotto, once again kindly supplied by Martin Neve, Shedsnchalets, Llanelli. Write a letter to Santa at the North Pole!   There will be live 'Christmas' entertainment, kindly provided by the Salvation Army Band and also, carol singing by Swiss Valley School Children. Light refreshments (soft drinks, crepes, candy floss and hot dogs) will also be available. Felinfoel Christmas Lights will be switched on at 6pm on Thursday 4th December, outside the Church. There will be live Carol singing by school children from Ysgol y Felin and mice pies and tea will be available in the Church Hall, where Father Christmas will also be in attendance to meet the children.

		Carmarthenshire County Council actively encourages dog owners to act responsibly and clear up after their dogs. However, despite warning notices, dog fouling is still prevalent in Swiss Valley and all those who still allow their dogs to foul and fail to clear up the mess are liable to a £75 fixed penalty notice. A polite reminder - Wardens are 'always' on the lookout!
If you have witnessed a dog-fouling incident in your area please contact Carmarthenshire Direct on telephone: 01267 234567, or email: direct@carmarthenshire.gov.uk .

Post Office Closure Despite massive, objections, Swiss Valley Post Office was closed on 16th October. More here

Community Centre Full Details of forthcoming events held in the Swiss Valley Community Centre can now be read here.

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Recycling Recycling facilities are now available and located in the car park of Tafarn Y Felin Pub, Swiss Valley. Glass, clothing and shoes are accepted.

****************************************** Last year - 2007 - A Christmas Tree was again placed outside the shops in Swiss Valley. A big thank you is extended to Swiss Valley School and also to Pontardulais Band, for their attendance. The fine singing and playing was enjoyed by all and very much appreciated. Also to Shedsnchalets for the loan of Santa's Grotto and to all the refreshment people who attended.   Photographs taken during the Christmas 2007 Lights 'switch-on' evening can now be viewed here.

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World Sheepdog Trials CROWDS from around the world flocked to Llandeilo last week for the third Land Rover World Sheep Dog Trials. Competitors from 22 different countries attended the event held for the first time at Dinefwr Park and dubbed it a big success.

Did you know that the “Felinfoel Neighbourhood Policing Team” operate constantly in the Swiss Valley area and are easily contacted with your concerns through their new “Message Card” scheme. Cards for completion and a secure box to put them in can be found by the Post Office Desk in the Swiss Valley shop. All information is treated as confidential, only the Police have access to the box and also, you do not have to give your name and address unless you really want to.

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