New Chair Boosts Comfort for Brain Tests at Glangwili Hospital
Hywel Dda Health Charities has funded a £3,472 high-tech reclining chair for EEG tests at Glangwili Hospital, improving patient comfort and diagnostic accuracy.
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Golf Club Charity Day Raises £2,846 for Cardiology
Glyn Abbey Golf Club's annual Dai Gravell charity golf day raised £2,846.40 for cardiology services at Glangwili Hospital, with members and staff benefiting from the care.
Fundraiser Raises £453 for Hywel Dda Health Board
A quiz and raffle at Carmarthen Bowling Club raised £453 for Hywel Dda University Health Board's Smoking and Well-being Team, in memory of club member Martyn Harries.
B&M Relocation in Carmarthen: 'Sad' Move for Town Centre
B&M Bargains is relocating to a larger unit on the outskirts of Carmarthen, leaving an empty shop in the town centre and raising concerns about the future of the Hall Street location.
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Kate Davies Runs Wales Half Marathon to Thank NHS
Kate Davies, a mother from Carmarthenshire, is running the Wales Half Marathon to raise funds for Glangwili Hospital's Cilgerran Ward, thanking NHS staff for their care.
Carmarthen River Festival cancelled over river health concerns
The Carmarthen River Festival will not take place this summer due to environmental concerns about the River Towy and lack of funding. Organisers cite high phosphate levels and risk to fish stocks.
Couple raises £3,200 for baby heart charity after half marathon
Bethan Gray and Tom Smith raised £3,200 for Tiny Tickers after completing the Swansea Half Marathon, inspired by their son Harri's fight against a serious heart condition.
Cyclists Ride 110 Miles for Bowel Cancer Services
Clwb Beicio Cefneithin cyclists will ride over 110 miles from Cefneithin to Bristol over two days to raise funds for Hywel Dda's Colorectal Service, supporting bowel cancer patients.
Mother with mobility issues treks to Machu Picchu for son
Sian Milligan, who relies on leg splints, will trek through the Peruvian jungle to Machu Picchu with her mother to raise funds for Tŷ Hafan Children's Hospice in memory of her son Aled.
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Dad Raises £1,227 for Diabetes Service in Brighton Marathon
Tom Hughes ran the Brighton Marathon, raising £1,227 for the Paediatric Diabetes Service after his daughter Scarlett's type 1 diabetes diagnosis.
Werndale Raises £20k for Wales Air Ambulance
Werndale Hospital staff visited Wales Air Ambulance's Dafen base to thank supporters and celebrate raising over £20,000 since 2023 through community events.
Woman with long Covid and heart failure gets assistance dog Jeff
Emma Reardon, 53, from Carmarthen, who has Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, long Covid, and heart failure, says her disability assistance dog Jeff, trained by Support Dogs, has transformed her life.
New Lumo Train Service West Wales to London Launch 2027
Lumo will launch a daily Carmarthen-London Paddington service in December 2027 with five new Hitachi trains, competing with GWR. Transport for Wales also seeks to run trains to Bristol.
Tributes to 102-Year-Old Whose Loan Founded Welsh Food Firm
Dorothy Edwards, 102, who loaned £6,000 in 1972 to start Harlech Foodservice, has died. Her family says without her, the award-winning firm would not exist.
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Whitland Bowling Club Opens Season with 40th Anniversary
Whitland Bowling Club celebrated its 40th anniversary with a historic green opening, speeches from dignitaries, and a performance by the Male Voice Choir.
Olympic Skater Mollie Phillips Honored in Carmarthen
A plaque is being unveiled for Mollie Phillips, a pioneering Olympic ice skater from Carmarthenshire who broke multiple barriers in her sport as both an athlete and judge.
Couple's 500-Mile Camino Trek for Urology Charity
A wife and husband from St Davids are preparing to walk the historic Camino de Santiago over 35 days to raise funds for Carmarthenshire Urology Services, inspired by Jenny's recent bladder cancer treatment.
Telesgop Moves to S4C's Yr Egin Creative Hub in Carmarthen
Multimedia production company Telesgop has relocated its headquarters to Canolfan S4C Yr Egin in Carmarthen, joining a thriving creative community anchored by Welsh language channel S4C.
Welsh Garage Slaps £45 Fuel Limit Amid Crisis
A family-run petrol station in Carmarthen has enforced a £45 fuel purchase limit to prevent panic buying and stockpiling during the Middle East crisis, as prices continue to rise sharply.
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Former Psychiatric Hospital Transformed into Health Campus
Parc Dewi Sant, a former psychiatric hospital site in Carmarthen, has been transformed into a health and wellbeing campus, attracting 60 new occupiers in two years and now housing 80 organizations focused on community health services.
Bingo Night Raises £2,200 for Hospital Chemotherapy Unit
A charity bingo event in Carmarthen has raised £2,200 for the Chemotherapy Day Unit at Glangwili Hospital, held in memory of teacher Sian Axford who passed away in 2021.
RNID Hearing Loss Drop-Ins Start in Carmarthen
RNID charity offers free hearing aid maintenance, checks, and support at monthly drop-in sessions in Carmarthen, funded by the National Lottery and run by trained volunteers.
Fire Walk Funds Hospital Gaming Cart for Patients
Katie Harris, a clinical physiologist, raised £1,545 by completing a fire walk challenge for Glangwili Hospital's neurophysiology department to purchase a gaming cart for patients.
Botanic Garden Antiques Fair Returns in February
The National Botanic Garden of Wales Antiques Fair and Vintage Market returns on February 7-8, featuring antiques, Welsh art, vintage toys, and collections in spectacular garden venues.
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Carmarthen Computing Club Promotes Digital Inclusion
A new community initiative in Carmarthen launches to make computing accessible for all ages and skill levels, using retro and modern tech in a friendly, inclusive learning environment.
Vets raise £1,400 for Wales Air Ambulance in Carmarthen
Carmarthen's ProStock Vets has donated nearly £1,400 to the Wales Air Ambulance through fundraising events, bringing their total support since 2016 to over £5,100. Discover how the local farming community helped.
Charity funds bespoke bed for hospital bereavement room
A volunteer-led Sands group funded a £16,000+ pull-down bed for the bereavement suite at Glangwili Hospital, Carmarthen, creating a vital family space for grieving parents.
Motorcycle group funds £15k hospital play area revamp
A Pembrokeshire motorcycle group's 25-year fundraising effort has transformed the outdoor play space at Glangwili Hospital's children's ward. Discover how the new area aids patient recovery.
Team raises £6,390 for Glangwili's children's ward in 24-hour challenge
A fundraising team conquered three Welsh peaks in 24 hours, raising over £6,000 for Glangwili Hospital's Cilgerran Children's Ward. The funds will enhance care for young patients across three counties.
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Care home resident visits new community spirit mural
Ed, a resident from a Cardiff care home, visits a new mural in Carmarthen celebrating his life and community spirit. A heartwarming story of person-centred care.
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