Felinfoel Senior Citizens' Pancake Tea

In Felinfoel, the Senior Citizens group celebrated Pancake Day by holding an pancake tea at the Tirynys residential complex.

Each table photographed each other using Carmarthenshire Connect's mobile phone camera. Here are the photos they took:

The event was supported by Sheltered Scheme Officer Andrea Goodall (centre left)

Raffle winner Joan holds her prize

Felinfoel Party Evening

Felinfoel Senior Citizens teamed up with the Felinfoel Walking Group for a party evening, held at the Tirynys complex last Friday.

The highlight of the evening was a superb performance by cover singer Chris Caine. Chris performed covers of songs by a range of artists from Neil Diamond to Duffy.

The ladies of the Senior Citizens and Walking Group having a good time with Chris Caine.

Everyone brought a bottle and a plate for the buffet, which added up to a delicious selection of nibbles.

Presenting the buffet

Of course, this being an event organised by Felinfoel Senior Citizens, the chance to start off the evening with a few games of bingo couldn't be resisted! Luckily, not too much wine had been drunk at that stage, so everyone could still concentrate on the numbers.

Great music, lovely food and good company made a thoroughly enjoyable evening for all.

Here are some photos taken by group members using Carmarthenshire Connect's mobile phone camera:

Chris sings...

...to a captivated audience.

PACT Workshop Presentations

Carmarthenshire County Council's Partnership for Community Action has held a series of Capacity Building Workshops over the last year. Every person who successfully completed a workshop was invited to a presentation day to be presented with a Certificate of Attendance. The event was held in the Marquee at the National Botanic Garden of Wales.

Several community group members from Communities First areas of Carmarthenshire attended the workshops and then attended the presentation.

Community group members from Felinfoel Communities First wards.

The knowledge gained on these workshops will benefit the groups that these members represent: Felinfoel Senior Citizens; Frindiau Felinfoel/Friends of Felinfoel; Felinfoel Events Committee; Felinfoel Luncheon Club.

Eiriol, Marianne, Elizabeth and Susan from Felinfoel with their certificates.

Members of Llanelli Tenants Network.

The network is made up of variety of tenants/residents association representatives. Pictured are representatives of: PLTRA; 5 Tys Tenants & Residents Association; Tir Capel; Penygraig Residents Association.

For more information on the Llanelli Tenants Network, please contact Carmarthenshire County Council Tenant Participation Officer Pat Evans on 01554 742216.

David Skivington, Chairman of PLTRA, is presented with his certificates.

CAVS Volunteer Centre Thank You Day

To celebrate national Volunteers' Week and the hard work of volunteers from across Carmarthenshire, CAVS Volunteer Centre held a Volunteer Thank You Day at The Botanic Garden of Wales on Monday 2 June.

CAVS' Director Ieuan Williams tell us about the Thank You Day. Filmed by Adrianna, Manager of Oxfam Carmarthen.

Volunteers could enjoy free entry to the garden. The day started with a welcome by Ieuan Williams, a few words by Peter Hamilton, Development Manager at the National Botanic Garden of Wales, and a performance by Tumble Primary School Choir.

Then attendees had some time to explore the gardens, meet Volunteer Centre staff and enjoy a massage, reflexology or salsa dancing workshop. The British Red Cross were also holding First Aid workshops.

Volunteering Officer Bill Martin with the Mobile Volunteer Centre.

Volunteers from Tyisha Tenants & Residents Association, Parents In Action Group and Women Only Group (all from the Glanymor & Tyisha Communities First ward) and also WRVS.

Members of Felinfoel Senior Citizens who volunteer for Felinfoel Luncheon Club. Taken by Margaret.

The second party from Felinfoel Senior Citizen Group. Taken by Kevin from Glanymor and Tyisha.

Ty Ni (Carmarthen Family Centre) volunteer Linda (left) and Julie, Centre Co-ordinator.

Raine, Centre Officer for Carmarthen Learning Centre, with valued volunteer Dave, who has been volunteering with Carmarthenshire Basic Skills Service for 6 years. Taken by Eve.

Mary from WRVS. Taken by Meryl.

Third Birthday Party

My, my how time flies. Would you believe it, Felinfoel Senior Citizens Group is three years old. So in true tradition, we are having a celebration on Wednesday, 26th March between the hours of 2.00 p.m. and 5.00 p.m. at Tirwnys Complex, Felinfoel. All invited. But what can you expect? A buffet will be provided - free of charge of course - plus hot and cold drinks. We promise not to bore you with too many speeches but we are sure there will be something to make your visit worthwhile. Do come along!

Silver Surfers - Holiday time

Just to advise everyone that unfortunately for you (but hey, hey, lucky for me) I have had a surprise holiday booked so there will be no Friday sessions on either 1st February or 8th February. Sorry about this, but we will resume activities on Friday, 15th February.
Regina Clayton

Felinfoel Silver Surfers

Computer Messenger Service

Want to know how to set up an Instant Messenger Service to be able to keep in touch with friends? Want to know the difference between Messenger and ordinary e-mail? Why not come along to the Tirynys Complex, Felinfoel between 10.00 am. and 3.00 p.m. Friday, 25th January to find out??

Got some old photos that are in dire condition and you would like to put a bit of life back into them? Why not bring them along and learn how to scan them into the computer and touch them up to make them new again.

Reply to Meggy

Many, many apologies for not replying earlier but unfortunately had a slight problem with computer this end. What we suggest you do, if you can spare the time, just pop in any Friday between 10.00 and 3.00, when the club is running, for a chat and see what it's all about.

Ray Phillips

Computer Classes

Afraid to turn your computer on? Want to learn to use the Internet? Interested in learning Desktop Publishing or transferring your Photos from the camera to the computer? You need to join the Felinfoel Silver Surfers Club. See below.

Christmas Tea

Tirynys's Christmas Tea event was held on Tuesday afternoon. A super buffet was laid out. It included Shelia's very tasty home made fruit cake (Sheila's top baking tips were shared)

The Tea was also an opportunity to celebrate Harold Protheroe's 90th Birthday (Friday)

Harold with his family.

Happy 90th Birthday Harold!

Birthday cake was enjoyed followed by a raffle.

Armchair Aerobics

On Wednesday afternoons at 2.30 an Armchair Aerobics class is held for Felinfoel Senior Citizens at the Tirynys complex. The classes, run by Mike Hart of Chanquanshu Wales (www.taichiwales.com) are based on Qigong breathing exercises.

Enid and Joan enjoy the exercises.

The class is open to members of the Felinfoel Senior Citizens Group, and their friends and family.

Swansea Bay Woman of the Year Awards 2007

Congratulations to Marianne Thomas and Eiriol Lewis on being Finalists in the Swansea Bay Woman of the Year Awards 2007 - Community Award.


Marianne and Eiriol were recognised for the extensive effort they put into Felinfoel Senior Citizens Group. Eiriol is the group Chair and Marianne is the Secretary. Both had a very enjoyable day at the Black Tie event at Brangwyn Hall in Swansea.

Bingo

Monday night at 6.30 is Bingo Night for Felinfoel Senior Citizens Group. It's a very popular group. Ran played a couple of bingo games (great fun!) with the group and asked a few members 'why do they love bingo?'

Joan and Phyllis. Joan says she loves bingo because "it's nice to get out of the bungalow and meet a lot of friends".

Some of the bingo team.