Our last event
Harpist Aldyth Smith set the scene for a relaxed slightly early St David’s Day celebrations and we all enjoyed humming along to favourite Welsh folk songs with an extra special treat from Beti who sang with confidence and clarity. Da iawn Beti.
Nick Thomas from Canolfan Eto – Reuse Village in Nantycaws then shared some amazing facts and information about the workings of the ‘village’ and what is available there. Visit cwmenvironmental.co.uk for opening times. His passion for his job was evident as he spoke about the need for us all to look at rubbish no longer as simply ‘waste’ but instead ‘resources’ and illustrated some of the many ways our throw-aways can and are used in making and re-purposing other things.
It is well worth a visit if you’re looking for a bargain in the way of furniture, bikes or electrics – well, anything really, including paint at £2 per litre and Merlin’s Magical Compost for potting and sowing, available at around £2.60 a bag. These small steps also support the ‘circular economy’: Wales is the second largest recycling nation in the world – over 67% of our waste does not end up in landfill sites.
The visit from Becky at Coed Lleol was sadly postponed due to illness, but hopefully we will be able to reschedule. Robert Ramsaha-Southall from NACRO Connecting Carmarthenshire joined guests to chat about the organisation. Connecting Carmarthenshire is a new preventative support service based in Carmarthenshire offering free advice, signposting and support to anyone within the county. Their specialist team can assist with anything from housing benefits and support to helping you build meaningful social or wellbeing connections that can positively impact your life. Call 0800 9176225 or connectcarmarthenshire.org.uk.– they’ve already been able to assist some of our guests!
Our team of volunteers both in the kitchen and socialising with guests is growing, but there is always a space for a warm smile and extra pair of hands if you are ever free to help. Contact Jo on 07803933981
For more details please follow local social media and the Croeso Cynnes Facebook page or contact Jonathan directly on 07703524203.