SEPTEMBER IN BETHLEHEM
Now that we are into September, and the weather is more like that of Carmarthenshire again, rather than sub-Saharan Africa, it's a good time to look at what's going on locally over the next few weeks. Firstly, Llangadog Races Committee will be meeting at the hall on the 3rd.
A reminder that we will be holding our annual Macmillan fundraiser on Sunday the 13th, from 4pm. This year, as previously mentioned, it will be a community BBQ, with proceeds being donated to Macmillan. Tickets cost £10, in exchange for freshly griddled burgers, hot dogs, toasted brioche buns, lots of different salads, and sauces and relish, along with lovely homemade cakes. You won't go home hungry, we promise!
We are very grateful to Elaine, Moss and family from Glanceidrych, who are donating burgers made from their own herd of Dexter cattle, so you can be certain that they will be delicious. A huge thank you to them, their generous support means that we can donate as much as possible to Macmillan. Veggie burgers will also be available, so please let us know if they are your preferred option so that we can make sure we have enough of a supply.
Thank you to everyone who has already booked tickets. If you haven't done so yet, please can you let us know by early next week so that we can order in what we need, in plenty of time. Thank you also to everyone who has offered cakes, there promises to be quite a spread! Don't forget, you don't necessarily need to come for the BBQ. If it's not your thing, then just pop by for tea and cake, and a chat with everyone, in exchange for a donation, you'll be made very welcome.
The griddle will be on from 4pm, so come whenever suits you - the burgers will be cooked to order so there's no set time. We also hope you will support the bar, as a percentage of the sales will also be donated to Macmillan, so this won't be a Bring Your Own event. As well as all the usual wines, prosecco, ciders, beers, lagers, gin etc. we also have a selection of zero alcohol cider and beer, and plenty of soft drinks, all at reasonable prices.
We would love some raffle prize donations, anything from chocolates, wine, biscuits etc. through to home grown garden produce, eggs and preserves. All gratefully accepted. Please do come along on the 13th to support the charity, it would be great for Bethlehem to be able to continue it's annual tradition of Macmillan fundraising, whilst at the same time enjoying a late summer get-together.
On Monday 14th, the Starry Stitchers Quilters will be meeting at the hall during the day, with the monthly Community Quiz taking place that evening. This month, Carmela and Rudy will be asking the questions so it would be lovely if you could come along to support. All proceeds, as always, go towards the upkeep of the little hall, it's one of the main events that contribute to keeping the doors open for the benefit of all the residents in the area. A friendly nudge to remind you nearer the time!
It's been almost five months since we had freezer meals available from the hall, where has the time gone! Anyway, with the change of season, it's time to rectify that, so from next Monday, we will have some of the favourites available again, Chicken Tikka Masala, Chicken Tagine, and Chickpea and Vegetable Tagine. Details on the attached poster. Prices have been kept to those of previous freezer meals - £5/£9/£13/£16 for one, two, three or four containers of the meat meals, and £4.50/£8/£12/£15for the veggie meals. Please get in touch to order and we can arrange collection/delivery - diolch!
And finally, a few people from the Bethlehem area are involved with the Llangadog Crafty Quilters, who will be holding an exhibition in Llangadog Hall over the weekend of the 25/26th of this month. Details on the poster below, but it is certainly something that will interest a lot of people.
Diolch yn fawr,
Nia
