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Remembrance service

The Remembrance service held in the memorial hall was standing room only, such was the support from the local community, so much so that the collection for the Poppy Appeal was virtually doubled at £689.08.

Cllr Dan Potter was in attendance, together with other local organisations, who laid wreaths.

Second New Quay and Llanarth Scouts, displayed four trays of poppies they had made on green stems, with each leaf on each poppy displaying the name of one who had given their life in the First and Second World Wars.

They also laid a wreath, as did others namely the Fire Brigade, Coastguards, RNLI, Brownies, Guides, town council and New Quay branch.

The service was conducted by Dr Rev Matthew Baynham, ably assisted by Richard Iwanek. Major Jim Evans read out the names of the fallen in the two world wars, delivered the exhortation in both English and Welsh, and also the Kohima epitaph.

Anthea Lister read the lesson. The pianist was Jill Gleeson. A welcome addition to the normal service was a performance of Only Remembered and Better Home by Côr Cei conducted by Mathew Baynham.

British Legion AGM

The Branch held its annual general meeting on Monday, 12 November with seven members present.

The following were re-elected: president, Avril Watters; chairman, John Evans; vice chair, Julie Thomas; treasurer, Graham Collins; secretary, Major Jim Evans; Poppy Appeal, Julie Thomas; membership, Major Jim Evans; Welfare, assistant secretary Christine Bussy.

Dates for branch meetings in 2019 are as follows: 4 February, 1 April, 3 June, 2 September, 7 October, 11 November (AGM) and 2 December.

Christmas fayre

The New Quay RNLI Christmas Fayre will be taking place on Saturday, 1 December at the Penwig Hotel in New Quay, with Father Christmas arriving at 10am by unusual transport.

The raffle will be drawn at 12pm with the fayre coming to an end by 1pm.

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