Clean Up in Morfa, Llanelli

From Morfa Residents Association, Keep Wales Tidy and Glanymor & Tyisha Communities First:

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Morfa Tenants and Residents Association AGM

Last night, Morfa Tenants and Residents Association held their 2008 AGM at Morfa Social Club. The Association has been meeting for 3 years. At this year's AGM and after 3 years in post, Chairman Gerald Hughes, Secretary Ruth Edwards and Treasurer Terry Delaney all stood down.

The outgoing committee, left to right: David Tucker, Executive Member; Ruth Edwards, Secretary; Gerald Hughes, Chairman; Yvonne Jenkins, Executive Member; Terry Delaney, Treasurer; Marie Evans, Executive Member; Jean Page, Executive Member.

Photo taken by Adrian.

The Association was pleased that a new committee was formed to continue the good work of the outgoing committee.

The new committee. Some faces are the same, but roles have changed. Left to right: David Tucker, Chairman; Yvonne Jenkins, Executive Member; Marie Evans, Executive Member; Jean Page, Secretary; Adrian Morgan, Treasurer. Photo taken by Andrew.

David James Commemorative Painting and Plaque Unveiling

A commemorative painting and plaque was unveiled last night in recognition of the late David James. The plaque was commissioned by the Morfa Tenants and Residents Association (MTRA) and was unveiled at Morfa Social Club, where it will be sited.

The plaque is in recognition of David James' tireless work for the local community and the people within it. The plaque reads:

David James

From 23/11/1936 to 30/4/2003

Affectionately known as "Dai"

Well loved councillor for the Morfa Ward

He served the Borough Council 1974 - 1995

Mayor of Llanelli 1995 to 1996 and

County Councillor 1996 - 2003

Thanks to his service to the Morfa

and Llanelli

The painting and plaque is held by Llanelli Mayor Hubert Hitchman and David James' widow Audrey James, accompanied by David and Audrey's daughter Laura Boulton.

Left to right: Artist David Griffiths, who created the painting and plaque; Hubert Hitchman; Ken Harries, who has been leading on this plaque; Audrey James; Laura Boulton; Councillor Linda Steadman.

Left to right: Jean Page, MTRA Excecutive Member; Laura Boulton; Ruth Edwards, Secretary of MTRA; Hubert Hitchman; Gerald Hughes, Chairman of MTRA; Terry Delaney, Treasurer of MTRA; Audrey James.

Morfa Christmas Lights Switch On

Morfa Residents and Tenants Association held its Christmas Lights Switch On at 5.30 on Monday 3 December.

The Christmas Tree Lights. (Yes, there is a tree in there somewhere!)

At the event, the Carmarthenshire Connect Team caught up with some the attendees to find out what the best thing about Morfa was.

From left to right Mrs Page, Mrs Davies and Mrs Jenkins. Mrs Page said the best thing about Morfa is the "really wonderful people".

From left to right, Gerald, Pat and Terry. Gerald, a key figure in making the Switch On happen, was pleased with the way the community came together for the event. It was a shame to hear that vandalism attempts has been made on the tree though.