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News for February 2012

Presenter's portrait
The Gate craft centre in St Clears had a special guest last weekend for the unveiling of a portrait by artist Donna Marie Gray.
(read more at thisissouthwales.co.uk)...

'Sky's the limit' for scheme says optimistic star Robbie Savage
Robbie Savage has declared that "the sky is the limit" for what he has in store for Llanelli.
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Share Wales
Hello, I am Justin lewis, Regional Digital Strategist for South West Wales (Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion & Pembrokeshire).
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Farm shop wins prize for its fresh approach
A Gwendraeth Valley farm shop is celebrating after winning yet another award in what has been described as its best-ever year.
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Centre for Alternative Technology joins forces with Trinity Saint David
A centre championing green issues has joined forces with a university in an attempt to put the environment at the heart of learning.
(read more at bbc.co.uk)...

Exhibition makes sure mine history is kept alive
As the years roll by and the tales of the work which defined much of South Wales for generations begins to be lost, an exhibition aims to make sure youngsters are put in the picture - with the help of one man who experienced it first-hand.
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Latest Carmarthenshire holiday guide hits the streets!
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1883 concert ticket unearthed at Llanelli library reveals fascinating musical past
Builders putting the finishing touches to a multi-million pound project to refurbish Llanelli library have made a 129-year-old discovery which gives an insight into the building’s cultural heritage.
(read more at walesonline.co.uk)...

Plenty of fun on offer to keep kids amused during half-term
Schools break up for half term-next week, so here are some great ideas on your doorstep of things to do and places to go with your youngsters to make the most of the time off...
(read more at walesonline.co.uk)...

Park deserves much better
I wonder if anyone can answer the question, why does Pembrey Country Park not seem to be promoted or marketed?
(read more at thisissouthwales.co.uk)...

Museum's celebrity aim to mark poet's centenary
Laugharne's Second World War museum, known locally as the Tin Shed, is hoping to add a touch of Hollywood glamour to plans for the celebration of poet Dylan Thomas's centenary.
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Town set to host Welsh strongman competition
Carmarthen has been named as the venue for the Wales Strongman competition this summer.
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River festival date revealed
A date has been set for this year's Carmarthen river festival.
(read more at thisissouthwales.co.uk)...

Organisers revved up for beach race return
Pendine's first motorcycle beach racing event for more than 20 years proved such a success that organisers hope it will become an annual or even twice-yearly attraction.
(read more at thisissouthwales.co.uk)...

Council's £140k vision to transform rundown park
The dream is about to become a reality for one Llanelli community.
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Weatherman Walking - Laugharne Walk
BBC weatherman Derek Brockway discovers the place that captivated and inspired poet and playwright Dylan Thomas as he takes a walk through and around the town of Laugharne on the beautiful Carmarthenshire coast.
(read more at bbc.co.uk)...

Restaurants and bars to be listed on tourism app and mobile website
Restaurants, bars and cafes across Wales are being given a chance to be listed on the first pan-Wales tourism app and mobile website to be launched during Wales tourism week 2012 (February 27 - March 3).
(read more at eatoutmagazine.co.uk)...