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Merry Makers

MERRY Makers Women’s Workshop (founded in 1998) started the autumn term with an inspiring creative writing session.

Further creative writing afternoons are planned, along with a celebration of National Poetry Day in October.

Other activities scheduled include painting and craft.

There is a gentle exercise session of Qi Gong at 11am

£3 covers all activities, refreshments and a delicious vegetarian lunch.

They meet at St James’ Hall, Cwmann on Wednesdays from 10.30am to 3.30pm.

The hall has disabled access and toilets, and there is a large free car park.

The Carmarthen bus stops outside as does the Bwc-a-Bus.

If you would like more details please phone 01570 470172 or just turn up on a Wednesday.

Music Public Concert Series

SOLEM String Quartet on Monday, 16 September, at 7.30pm at Old Hall, University of Wales, Lampeter campus.

Programme: Haydn Quartet no. 23 in F minor, op. 20, no. 5; Shostakovich Quartet no. 8 in C minor, op. 110; Beethoven Quartet no. 12 in E flat major, op. 127.

Tickets for individual concerts, available at the door, are £12 standard and £10 for concessions.

Membership for the year, also available at the door, is £50 standard, £40 concessions, and £75 for patrons.

For information about the remainder of the fine season of concerts coming up, along with information about becoming a member online, see the website: www.lampetermusicclub.co.uk.

Gr?p Lonc a Clonc EVERY month a group of Ramblers go out and about together for an amble ramble of between three and five miles. Walking at a leisurely pace, steep hills, stiles and other challenges are kept to a minimum or avoided wherever possible. They will often end in a café or tearoom, for more chat and socialising. The last walk circled Mynydd Pencarreg starting from the Llandrissi plantation to follow the mountain road to Pantycrwys, near to the source of the River Marlais. It is a tranquil place with a tragic past, as it was hereabout that in 1829 Hannah Davies was brutally murdered, culminating in an equally gruesome hanging of her suitor and murderer, David Evans. Pencarreg Mast, a prominent landmark for miles around, was reached on the grassy track gently ascending toward Maesllan at the top of the mountain. Rejoining the mountain road toward Pantyffin, the last stretch back, offered wonderful clear views across the Teifi Valley. The next Lonc a Clonc on 24 September will be in Llandeilo, with lunch at The Hangout. Details: James Williams (01570 480743). If you’re a member of a club, society or group, send your news to [email protected]