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.

Visitors flock to Carmarthenshire as Temperatures soar

With temperatures approaching 30C over the past few weeks it’s no wonder visitors have been flocking in their thousands to the 80 miles of Carmarthenshire coastline famous for having two of the largest beaches in the UK. Businesses in Carmarthenshire have been reporting booming trade as a result of the tropical temperatures and with this being the start of summer school holidays it is hoped that it continues throughout August.Holiday parks from Loughor to Pendine have been reporting increased sales compared to this time last year Visitor to the county Ken Peacock who is staying at Gateway Holiday Park in Llanelli said ‘I live near Heathrow so I could be in the Costa Del Sol quicker than Costa Del Carmarthenshire but we love it here!. There is so much to do for the kids and the weather means we can make the most out of the beaches and parks’ Tourism officer Elinos Walters said ‘People are deciding not to travel abroad as they have everything they need here on your doorstep. Sand, sea and most importantly sun. Top attractions such as the Millennium Coastal Park and Pembrey Park and Beach have welcomed thousands of visitors in the last 2 weeks and we are hoping this continues’. 2013 tourism figures show the value of tourism in Carmarthenshire reaching over a third of a billion pounds to the local economy making it one of the top three industries. This compares to the 1999 figures which were approx £141 million. With over 6,000 people employed in the sector with many more indirectly employed, Carmarthenshire is now one of the largest visitor areas in Wales. For more information visit www.discovercarmarthenshire.com

Good afternoon,

We thought you would be interested to know that between April to June 2014 Carmarthenshire has had coverage in 43 publications with a total AVE value of £167,952.74. Examples of some of the publications and the circulation figures include:

Publication                    Circulation

Woman’s Weekly            307,086

The Independent             63,907

The Sunday Times           839,077

The Sunday Mirror           928, 697

Express.co.uk                 10,732,836

We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you who contributed to this excellent exposure, and to ensure that we remain to put Carmarthenshire on the map as a top class tourism destination.

Catering Opportunities at County Council Events

Good afternoon The County Council is involved in two events this summer in which we have been asked to arrange the catering provision on behalf of the partnerships we have in place. Please note there will be free water, a tea tent serving hot drinks run by community volunteers at both events and possibly a licensed bar at Cwmaman but we shall not look to allow any other catering establishment on the parkland we have been allocated to run the events. Cwmaman Big Day Out, Saturday 28th June, Garnant Park From approx 10am till 6pn. Already booked: Fun fair, climbing wall, carnival parade through the streets, live music, Scarlets rugby, cooking displays, birds of prey. Number of mobile units approx 1 fast food, 1 sweet and 1 ice cream van Ammanford Big Day Out, Saturday 12th July, Ammanford Recreation Ground From approx 9am till 6pm. Already booked: 30 team plus five-a-side junior football competition, new adult rugby tournament, Fun fair, live music, climbing wall, carnival parade through the streets, Scarlets rugby, main arena entertainment, Number of mobile units approx 2 fast food, 1 sweet and 1 ice cream van If you would like to be considered to be part of these events (either one or both), please email Marketing@carmarthenshire.gov.uk by 12noon on 16th May 2014 outlining which catering units you would like to bring, the financial contribution you would like to make and a price list of what you would be charging on the day. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact us