Rainbow Run

This Saturday, September 27th Pendine is excited to host the Rainbow Run. Based on the Indian Holi festival of colour, it’s a fun and crazy way to spend a few hours, whilst helping a great cause: Ty Hafan! The Carmarthen based Civil Enforcement Officer will on site tomorrow and will be on patrol to assist with the event. It is not a race, nor is it about speed or fitness; it’s about celebration, have fun with friends and family and smile for your Tŷ Hafan. http://www.discovercarmarthenshire.com/whats-on/september.html Ar Ddydd Sadwrn, 27 Medi, Mae Pentywyn yn falch i gynnal y Rainbow Run. Yn seiliedig ar y’r ŵyl “Holi” Indiaidd o liw, mae'n ffordd hwyliog a gwallgof i dreulio ychydig oriau, wrth helpu achos da: Ty Hafan! Bydd un o Swyddogion Gorfodi Sifil, fel arfer yn seiliedig yng Nghaerfyrddin ar y safle yfory a byddan nhw ar ddyletswydd i gynorthwyo gyda'r digwyddiad. Nid yw'n ras, ac nid yw'n ymwneud a chyflymder neu ffitrwydd; mae'n ymwneud â dathlu, cael hwyl gyda ffrindiau a theulu i gyd ar gyfer Tŷ Hafan.

Strengthening the Tourism Appeal of Rural Carmarthenshire / Cryfhau Apêl Twristiaeth y Sir Gaerfyrddin Wledig

Do you own or run a tourism property in Carmarthenshire? Would you like money to enhance your Business? We have identified some revenue savings on the ‘Strengthening the Tourism Appeal of Rural Carmarthenshire’ scheme. The Welsh Government have given approval in principle for a sum of money to be utilised for a revenue equipment grant. Applications for between £1,000 and £5,000 will be considered at a maximum grant intervention rate of 80% of the total eligible costs. For more information on the grant please email GCole@carmarthenshire.gov.uk by 12th September 2014. Applications must be returned no later than 4pm on Monday 22 September.and should they have any queries they should contact the Project Officer, Grant Cole on 01267 242431 Ydych chi'n berchen ar, neu'n rhedeg eiddo twristiaeth yn Sir Gaerfyrddin? A fyddech chi'n hoffi arian i wella eich busnes? Rydym wedi nodi rhai arbedion refeniw ar y cynllun 'Cryfhau Apêl Twristiaeth Wledig yn Sir Gaerfyrddin '. Mae Llywodraeth Cymru wedi rhoi cymeradwyaeth mewn egwyddor am swm o arian i gael ei ddefnyddio ar gyfer grant offer refeniw. Bydd ceisiadau am rhwng £ 1,000 a £ 5,000 yn cael eu hystyried ar gyfradd ymyrraeth grant uchafswm o 80% o gyfanswm y costau cymwys. I gael rhagor o wybodaeth am y grant, e-bostiwch GCole@carmarthenshire.gov.uk erbyn 12 Medi 2014. Rhaid ir ceisiadau eu dychwelyd dim hwyrach na 16:00 ar ddydd Llun 22 o Mis Medi .Os oes gennych unrhyw ymholiadau cysylltwch â'r Swyddog Prosiect, Grant Cole ar 01267 242431

Be inspired by 'Cornwall without the crowds'

Carmarthenshire was featured in the Bristol Post Weekend this August. This delightful piece written by Mark Taylor follows in the footsteps of Wales’ most famous poet Dylan Thomas. Featuring all the best bits to see and do in the area, no wonder Dylan made this his home that inspired so much of his famous works.

New event comes to Carmarthenshire

Big Cwtch Summer Party Held in the private grounds of Glanrannell Park House in Crugybar, Carmarthenshire – a beautiful lakeside location. The Big Cwtch Summer Party will feature up and coming welsh bands and performers (some signed/some soon to be signed) … alongside a fantastic local food experience with top chefs, food producers and pioneering street food stalls from across Wales. Plus a kids field and lots of sideevents and features. Confirmed line up to date: Bands: Walled Garden & Acoustic Stage: Son of One Eye * Rude em Outs * Taylor and Marie (featuring Jodie Taylor) * World vs World * Last Chancers * Denim Snakes * John Adams * The Raspberry Jam * Aseti ETMI * Lost Tuesday Society * Mathew Frederick * Dominic Norcross Trio * Laura Jayne * Elen Davies * Gillie Ione.... Plus; The Big Cwtch Food Experience: CNWD Pop Up Restaurant with top local chef Scott Davis, Demos and tastings from Wrights Emporium, Hemp Hut, Ethical Chef, Gladfryn Kitchen, Blas o'r Tân - Wood-fired Pizza Oven, Heavenly Ice Cream (official ice-cream seller), Gin Haus, Prices Gate (official water supplier) … and many more producers coming on board… Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBigCwtch Twitter: @TheBigCwtch Website: www.thebigcwtch.com

Carmarthenshire Walking Festival

Commonly dubbed the 'Garden of Wales', Carmarthenshire is home to spectacular walking terrain, from dramatic coastal cliffs along the sparkling shores of the Wales Coastal Path, to the lush hidden forests of Brechfa. There are also plenty of ancient pathways to follow, around century-old ruins, revealing the county’s rich and dramatic history. Throughout September there is an extensive timetable of walks taking in both the Countryside and Coast of Carmarthenshire. The walks are suitable for all ages and abilities, so don your walking boots and head outdoors to discover the spectacular walks on offer in the county. For more details of each of the walks follow the link http://www.discovercarmarthenshire.com/walking-festival/index.html

Interested in working in Tourism & Marketing?

Carmarthenshire County Councils ‘Work Ready’ Programme is now in place, offering valuable work experience, apprenticeships and graduate development opportunities within the Local Authority. As part of this programme we are pleased to be able to offer 2 apprenticeship opportunities within the Tourism and Marketing team x 2 (Llanelli Area) For more information and how to apply: http://online.carmarthenshire.gov.uk/cccapps/english/carmarthenshire_jobs/Job_Details.asp?JobRef=4978 Good luck!

COMMUNITIES IN WALES SET TO BENEFIT FROM FIBRE BROADBAND

More communities in Wales will get high speed fibre broadband by summer 2015 as part of the Superfast Cymru roll-out, the Welsh Government and BT announced today. Monmouthshire, Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire and Conwy are among the areas that are set to benefit as a result of today’s announcement which also includes the commencement of work in 35 exchange areas earlier than originally anticipated. Superfast Cymru will help the Welsh Government achieve its overall aim of extending fibre broadband to 96 per cent of homes and businesses in Wales by the end of the project in spring 2016. Deputy Minister for Skills and Technology Ken Skates said: “By the time Superfast Cymru is completed in 2016 Wales will be one of the most connected countries in the world. It is a huge undertaking with 3,000 green roadside cabinets to be installed and around 17,500kms of optical fibre cable to be laid.