Minutes:
The Chair extended his congratulations to Councillor John Jenkins and his new wife on their marriage a few weeks ago.
The Chair extended his congratulations to Councillor Daff Davies and his partner, Mr Ron Morgan, who recently represented Dyfed in the Counties Sporting Final at Mid Wales Shooting Centre and became Champions of Wales beating all other counties. Dyfed also won the team award and the Captain’s Cup, beating Gwent into second place.
The Chair extended his congratulations to Carmarthenshire’s Girls’ Choir on winning the 2017 Cor Cymru. As the winning choir they will represent Wales in the 2017 Eurovision Choir of the Year competition held at Arena Riga in Latvia, on Saturday 22nd July 2017, competing against the best choirs from Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, Germany, Hungary, Slovenia and Latvia.
Congratulations were extended to Josh Griffiths from Ammanford, who was the fastest Briton in this year’s London Marathon, which gained him a place at the World Championships. Also, congratulations was extended to Councillor C. Higgins on completing the recent London Marathon.
Congratulations were awarded to Bynea Primary School on achieving an excellent Estyn report rewarding them with a green status. It was acknowledged that following a number of challenging years, various initiatives along with the excellent work of school governors, staff and the Headmistress Mrs Tanya Morgan the school was now a thriving success.
Councillor G. Hopkins provided Members with an opportunity to donate to the financial appeal in the hope to alleviate the unprecedented suffering of the people in South Sudan, Somalia, Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria and Yemen.
Congratulations were extended to Aman United Rugby Football Club for their success in the Bowl finals held at the Principality Stadium.
Congratulations were extended to Llandeilo Junior RFC for winning the Carmarthenshire Cup. The success of the U14 Juniors has resulted in being 2nd in their league and would be promoted to the Premiership. Congratulations were extended to Dan Davies U18 who would be playing against England and France.
Congratulations were extended to three residents of Llandeilo namely, Terry Evans, Matt Yelland and Daniel Humphries all of whom obtained personal bests at the London Marathon last weekend.
Congratulations to Ysgol Teilo Sant for becoming runners-up in the Cor Cymru competition.
Congratulations were extended to Erin Lewis from Ysgol Bro Dinefwr for becoming a runner-up in the CBBC talent competition ‘What it takes’.
Congratulations were extended to the Choir at Llangennech Junior School for reaching the finals in the Choir of the Year finals in the primary section.
Congratulations were extended to Logan Williams and his sheepdog for qualifying to represent Wales in the Sheepdog Young Handlers Competition, U21 at the World Trials which will be held in Holland in July this year.
Congratulations were extended to Ffion Morgan within the Women’s Football who has moved from the u17’s team to the senior team who had played against Northern Ireland recently.
Congratulations were extended to Ysgol Bro-Myrddin who recently won the All Wales Rugby Tournament at the Arms Park gaining Welsh Championship status.
In relation to the upcoming election process, a number of Members wished to express their thanks for the support and guidance received from Officers and wished each other success and happiness for the future.
The Chair stated that following the number of announcements made at today’s meeting, it was pleasing to see that Carmarthen has a number of sporting stars and was proud of the young people of Carmarthenshire.