Carmarthenshire Connect

With the sun shining and smiles all round, residents of Felinfoel were encourage to attend the annual Brewery fair on Saturday just gone. Organised by Ffrindiau Felinfoel, the day event was a huge success with many local residents turning out to enjoy a number of attractions including multicultural dancers, singers and musicians from Korea, Nepal, Africa, India and Poland along with various stalls from local shops and community groups.

(Photo taken by Reg)

The event also gave plenty of exciting opportunities for children to have some FUN, from the number of bouncy castle to football, arts & craft and face painting.

(Llanelli Model Flying Club where on hand to demonstrate their flying machines. For more info on the this group, please go to http://www.llanellimfc.org)

(Local members May and Jean with their plant and flower stall)

This would approximately been the 8th year of the fair (some say tenth year) with all proceeds going to local charities. The fair began as a fundraiser for the Urdd Eisteddfod held between 8-10 years ago and has bloomed ever since.

Local member, Reverend David Paine commented - "The weather has been kind and the event has given opportunities for people to experience the cultural diversity of different nationalities and makes a positive impact on integration in the community"

(photos above of Lost Skills, Found Friends with their village display)

Since the fair has began, Ffrindiau Felinfoel has raised more than £45,000 for local charities including Carmarthenshire diabetes clinic, Wales air ambulance, local hospice, local breast cancer charity, prostate cancer charity, Felinfoel cricket club, Llanelli first response and many more....

As i walked around throughout the afternoon, one child came up to me with a great smile and said "I tell you what........this is the best fair ever!" showing that people of all ages were enjoying the days attractions, entertainment and sunshine and will do for many years to come.

Reg Soady, Chairperson for Ffrindiau Felinfoel commented - "The day has gone very well and the weather has been fine."

(Susan Thomas - Secretary for Ffrindiau Felinfoel serving tea and biscuits)

Also at the fair was local artist Peter Burt, who brought along his display of fantastic local area paintings from all over Llanelli and Kidwelly to help raise further money for local charities. His artwork is pictured below and if you would a painting by him or a special commission the please contact him on 01554 890257.