Minutes:
·
The Chair extended his sincere condolences to the
family of the late Gerald Meyler.
· The Chair referred to recent events which included:
the official Opening of the new link road between Nantyci and Trinity University/St David's;
the completion of the essential roadworks in
Ammanford town centre;
Completion of the New Primary School at Llangadog and the new extension at Pontyberem Primary School;
The unveiling of a blue plaque, in Bancyfelin to honour one of the children of the village who became a highly respected Rugby world player, Delme Thomas;
The unveiling of a notice board and road signs to provide due attention to Twm Sion Cati’s cave near Rhandirmwyn;
Congratulations to all the winners at the 2nd County's Culture award evening in particular to Cerys Angharad, who was awarded the young talent award and to Gwyn Nicholas, Llanpumsaint for his lifetime contribution to the world of music and to his community;
Congratulations was expressed to all those who were honoured for various commendable contributions at an awards evening in the village of Penygroes, which included Councillor Dai Thomas receiving an award for a lifetime contribution to his community.
· The Chair extended his congratulations to the following in achieving awards in the Slow Food Wales’ Awards:-
Carmarthen Market for being awarded ‘Best Market in Wales’;
Wrights Emporium, Llanarthne for being awarded the Best Deli/Grocer;
Blasus Delicatessen, Carmarthen for being awarded the Best Cheesemonger.
· The Chair expressed his congratulations to Owain Baxter and Owen Bailey from the Kidwelly ward who had been chosen to play cricket for Wales.
· The Chair reported that this year’s 2019 UK Sportshall Athletics Award was to be presented to the Dyfed Schools Secretary, Hedydd Davies, at the UK finals in Sport City Manchester on Saturday, 13 April 2019.
· The Chair wished to express his best wishes to the Deputy Chief Constable of Dyfed Powys Police Richard Lewis upon his recent appointed to be Chief Constable of Cleveland Police.
· The Chair extended his Congratulations to Côr Ysgol Gymraeg Teilo Sant who had won the Côr Cymru Cynradd competition.
· The Chair wished to highlight the birthday celebrations of Mudiad Meithrin
· The Chair extended his Congratulations to Ysgol Pum Heol for:-
winning the Carmarthenshire Netball Championship proceeding to represent Carmarthenshire in the Welsh final.
winning the Llanelli & District Regional of the Urdd Primary Schools Football Competition and proceeding to play in the Welsh Finals in Aberystwyth on the 11th May.
the Rugby Team going through to the Llanelli Schools Final.
· The Chair wished to extend his best wishes to Councillor Edward Thomas, who as part of his Mayoral role was raising funds for three charities by undertaking a sponsored walk on 19th May 2019.
· The Chair expressed his thanks to those who have supported his chosen charities.
· Reference was made to Dr David Nott who was born in Priory Street Infirmary, Carmarthen and lived with his grandparents in Trelech, until the age of four had earlier this year published a book ‘War Doctor’. Dr Nott, a Welsh consultant surgeon who worked mainly in London hospitals as a general and vascular surgeon had volunteered in some of the world’s most dangerous war zones. His book War Doctor acknowledged his Welsh upbringing.