What's On

Listings of coming events in and around Llangadog, Capel Gwynfe and Bethlehem

Every care is taken in compiling this list of What's On and all details given below are believed to be correct, but dates, times, etc can change. Details can be checked by ringing the numbers given.

Events at Bethlehem Hall

http://bethlehemhall.wales

BBC RADIO 3 IN BETHLEHEM

BBC Radio 3 will be broadcasting live from the hall on Sunday 30th November from 1pm to 3pm. It's part of their "Carols Across The Country" day, with programmes coming from across the whole of the UK to mark the start of Advent. Thankfully, the Bethlehem section of the day is at a time when most people can listen rather than the 6.30am slot!

The crew will be at the hall from Saturday morning until late Sunday afternoon, so there will be more vehicles than usual in the middle of the village. This doesn't happen very often so hopefully everyone will be understanding and patient. It promises to be a lovely broadcast, hosted by Shan Cothi, with a dozen or so singers, as well as violin and brass band music.

It isn't a concert which is open to the public, so please don't come along just to be disappointed, but it would be great if you could tune in to listen, or catch up with the whole event on BBC Sounds.

NADOLIG BETHLEHEM CHRISTMAS 2025

Please see below the the diary of events for the next few weeks, the run-up to Christmas. There could well be a few additions to the list in which case we will let you all know.

Many thanks to everyone who has volunteered to give up a couple of hours to help with the card stamping from December 8th, one or two more would be just perfect and lighten the load for everyone else, so please get in touch if you can help. A few hours in a warm cosy hall, with tea, coffee, Welshcakes and mince pies as part of the deal can't be bad! Not to mention meeting the nicest people who make the effort to visit our village.

I think we are just about sorted for cakes for the Donkey Walk, a huge thank you to those of you who are generously donating, I'd say the walkers are in for a treat. Again, a couple more helpers on the day to serve, clear away etc. would be very much appreciated and means that we are covered if anyone has to drop out at the last minute

The December Quiz takes place on Monday the 8th, and as has become traditional over the years, there will be a festive feel to the event, so Christmas jumpers are positively encouraged. There will be a small complimentary buffet at half time, as a thank you to everyone for supporting the quiz over the course of the year. so there is a very warm welcome to everyone to come along.

The December supper will happen on Friday 12th, again it will have a festive flavour (literally) and is an event to look forward to. The menu will be available next week but hopefully it will feature local wild venison as one of the main courses - a bit of a treat!

We are combining the community party with a spot of carol singing for the first time this year. We are hoping that the weather plays ball and that we can enjoy some carol singing out on the green, with everyone coming back to the hall for a get together, to get Christmas off to a great start. This will all happen on Saturday 20th, which will be the last day of stamping.

Freezer to Freezer meals are sold out but we will have a fresh batch of the chicken and sweet pepper curry available from this Thursday or Friday due to demand. Get in touch if you'd like to order a few of them. They are rich, creamy, warming, but not "hot spicy". Time permitting, we will have some more F to F meals available in the next few weeks.

So - a few more helpers for both the Donkey Walk and for the stamping would be perfect, then we can all enjoy a Bethlehem Christmas!

Diolch,

Nia
niaclement0@gmail.com
01550 777254

Hiring Bethlehem Hall

If you want to book the hall for events, then get in touch with Nia who is managing the bookings.
You can contact her on niaclement0@gmail.com or by phone 01550 777254 or mobile 07747021462.

Gwynfe Hall

The Show Committee have asked us to let you know that the AGM of Sioe Gwynfe / Gwynfe Show will be taking place at Gwynfe Community Hall on Wednesday, 22nd October starting at 7:30 pm . Everyone is welcome to come along.

We are delighted that Tai Chi is about to start up again in Gwynfe Community Hall.

Here is a message from Sue, who runs the sessions:

Tai Chi Qigong for Health - Autumn Term 2025

Autumn Qigong journey is towards slowing down, breathing, and easing into a quiet mindfulness, simplicity and flow state. A time to invite in a simpler way of living - a sense of balance,

to combat the constant flurry of stimulation, stress and complexity.

I would love to welcome friends back after our break or if you're new, you are invited to drop in for a free welcome session to see if it’s for you.

We will start with a seated mindfulness session and relaxation. Then we will practise a gentle joint mobilisation sequence, some conditioning movements, slow breathing with qigong practices,

moving on to learning a simple flow sequence that we will add to - and practice as we go through the term.

By the end of the Autumn term, we will have a completed flow form to practice for life, along with the principles and confidence needed to practice inside and outside our sessions.

If you would like to come to our free taster session on Tuesday 7th October from 4.30 to 6m, please send me a message at sue.j.wakefield@gmail.com or mobile 07780 544470.

The Hall Committee has been planning ahead! More details will follow, but for the time being please save the dates for the following events:

- Saturday 22nd November : Quiz Evening with food
- Wednesday 31st December : New Year's Eve Event
- Friday 23rd January 2026 : Sausage and Mash Supper Night

Gwynfe Community Association website: gwynfecommunityhall.co.uk | What's on

CADOG FILM CLUB

We run two types of event, always in the evening and in the Llangadog Community Hall:

. on the first Saturday of every month from October to May we show a film that has broad appeal

. on the third Friday of every month from October to April we show something less well-known that has been highly rated - we call these evenings "Buffs' Nights".

The Saturday events are as much social as about the film. Everyone coming brings a plate of food to share and we have a buffet meal at tables, with wine and soft drinks available to buy. We sit and chat for an hour or so before clearing everything away and enjoying the film.

On Fridays we meet for half an hour or so before the film for drinks and nibbles.

The easiest way to join is to come to a Friday or Saturday event and sign up at the door. Membership is £5 per season per person (there is a minimum age limit for paid-up members of 16).

TICKETS cost £5 per person per film, payable at the door.

NON-MEMBERS are welcome, maybe visitors or friends of members who would like to see the show, or under 16s if the film is legal for them to see. Non-members' tickets are £6.

OTHERWISE you can contact the Club's Secretary by e-mail - cadogfilmclub@aol.com

Our website is at https://cadogfilmclub.org.uk/

Dinefwr Ramblers

Dinefwr Ramblers is the Ramblers group for the Llandeilo, Llandovery and Ammanford areas. The first three walks with the group will be free of charge and afterwards becoming a member of the Ramblers will provide many benefits and give support to a charity dedicated to promoting walking.

Further information on these and a wide variety of other easier walks organised by Dinefwr Ramblers, including contact details for the leaders, will be found on the website www.dinefwr Ramblers.org.uk and in The Post's Events section.

Llangadog Gardening Association

Llangadog Gardening Association meets at 7.30pm on the last Wednesday of every month in Llangadog Community Centre. We have a varied programme of speakers, trips and events throughout the year. Contact Helen Williams on 01550-777719 for further details.