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

 

 

 

 

FEBRUARY SUPPER IN BETHLEHEM

We've now finalised the choices for February's supper, which will take place a week on Friday, the 14th.

The main course is a chicken and chorizo casserole, cooked with onions, tomatoes, peppers and white wine. The meat-free option is a vegetable and bean casserole, again with Spanish flavours of paprika, white wine, tomatoes and peppers. Both will be accompanied by roasted baby potatoes and green beans, along with crusty baguettes and Welsh butter.

The puddings this month are the ever popular brownies, served warm, this time infused with Amaretto, or alternatively, a cheesecake with a brulee topping, served with a berry compote. Both come with a choice of either cream or Cornish ice cream. Coffee/tea and chocolate truffles are included in the price of £18 per person.

Get in touch as soon as possible if you'd like to come along as places are limited. Bar Bethlehem opens at 7pm, with supper served at about 7.30pm. Everyone is very welcome at the suppers, whether you live a few doors away from the hall, or a few miles away. There is always plenty of chatting, a lovely atmosphere, and good company, as well as a tasty, hearty meal, so we look forward to seeing you there. As always, the profit from the supper goes towards the upkeep of the hall.

Orders need to be in by Monday evening at the latest, so contact us to book your place and choose your menu.

Diolch yn fawr,
Nia

01550 777254
niaclement@aol.com

 

 

FEBRURARY IN BETHLEHEM HALL

Now that we have finally seen the back of January, we can look forward to a busier time at the hall over the next couple of months.

Sian's Yoga sessions are still taking place every Saturday morning - more details from sianheard@hotmail.com

On Monday 10th of February, the group of quilter friends will be using the hall for their monthly get-together. The evening of the 10th is the monthly quiz, with hopefully a good turn-out this month to make up for the cancellation of the January quiz because so few people turned up. As the quiz is one of our main regular fundraising events for the hall, with all entry fees plus bar takings helping hugely with the upkeep of the hall, we very much hope as many people as possible can support it this month, and every month of course!

The February Community Supper takes place on Friday 14th, more details and menu available in a few days' time, everyone is welcome. The suppers are another major fundraiser for the hall, we are very grateful to those who support it regularly. To give you an idea, each supper, on average, contributes approximately £100 to hall funds, so without that income, it would be a struggle to make ends meet.

On Monday 24th, Llandeilo Mart will be using the hall once again for their AGM.

And a couple of things happening at the beginning of March -  on Saturday 1st (Dydd Gwyl Dewi), Bingo returns to Bethlehem! After an absence of a few years, Bingo is making a comeback. There will be cash prizes, raffle prizes, and the bar will be open with snacks also available. The Caller is Angharad Rees. Full details on the poster below, so spread the word! More reminders nearer the time.

And finally, on Tuesday March 4th, Llangadog Community Council will be meeting in Bethlehem. We really hope to see you at one of the events, but we would also love some suggestions for other events which could take place at the hall.  If there is something you'd like to see happening in Bethlehem, and you are prepared to help organise it, then please get in touch.

Diolch yn fawr,
Nia

01550 777254
niaclement@aol.com

 

BETHLEHEM CURRY and QUIZ NIGHT 2024

FUNDRAISING FOR MACMILLAN


The Curry and Quiz night at the Old School in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support was a great success.

Thanks to the generosity and support of many of you, we raised a total of £430, which exceeds last year's sum of £412. For a small event in a tiny rural community, this is a brilliant achievement.

Thanks go firstly to Andy and Alan for a very entertaining quiz, they always do a great job but last night's really was a lot of fun, they also took charge of the raffle which helped enormously, diolch i chi'ch dau!

The raffle prize table was crammed with offerings, which drew a lot of attention, and Mel's Guess The Money In The Jar game proved very popular, so thanks to Mel and to everyone who donated a prize or three, every table went home with a bag of goodies,

Quite a few takeaways were collected on the evening, and donations dropped off, as well as bills being "rounded up" in order to donate the change, so thank you to everyone who bought meals and contributed in those ways.

And of course a big thank you to everyone who spent a few hours eating curry and participating in the quiz.  All of this made for a very impressive final total, which we will be passing on to Macmillan shortly.

Hazel was, as always, a huge help in the kitchen, and Rose pitched in to help serve and clear up afterwards. Barman Wyn kept the drinks flowing, and Andy sorted out all the tables and chairs - a team effort, diolch!

The result of the quiz is almost irrelevant, but the winning team was Too Hot To Trot (Julie, John, Mel and Wyn) so they divided the spoils of the hamper between them.

The success of the evening is even more impressive given that up until a week ago, we were within a fraction of cancelling the whole thing, as there seemed to be much less support for a Bethlehem Macmillan fundraiser this year. It's heartening therefore that it all came good in the end, and that our small community continues the tradition of raising money for such a good cause. And we are already planning next year's fundraiser!

Diolch o galon unwaith eto - A heartfelt thank you once again.

Nia.

 

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

Delight your palates by coming along to Gwynfe Community Hall on Saturday, 15th February for our silver-service Gourmet Dinner from 7 pm.   We are offering a six-course 'taster menu' with complementary bubbly (with or without alcohol) on arrival and tea or coffee with homemade chocolates to finish.  This is the menu:

Pre-Starter: Antipasti board a selection of charcuterie, breads, olives, pickles, crudités and dips to stimulate the appetite (includes vegetarian/vegan options)

Starter: Soup velvety smooth leek and potato soup, gently infused with parmesan and finished with a  drizzle of crème fraiche, offering earthy sweetness and subtle richness OR lentil dahl flavoured with turmeric, roasted cumin seeds, sautéed slivers of garlic and a dash of chilli (vegetarian/vegan)

Fish or Risotto a fillet of salmon cooked en papillote with vegetables and a lemon sauce OR creamy courgette risotto paired with fresh basil pesto, topped with crumbled goat's cheese and finished with a zesty lemon and peppery rocket dressing (vegan upon request)

Meat or Alternative coq au vin: the classic French dish of tender chicken slow-cooked in a rich Burgundy red wine sauce  with smoked lardons, shallots, carrots, button mushrooms and aromatic herbs.   Served with a butter-thyme roasted potato fondant OR classic aubergine parmigiana featuring layers of tender aubergine and creamy mozarella enveloped in a rich tomato sauce and crowned with a topping of golden melted cheese (vegan upon request)

Dessert a luxurious lemon posset with a perfectly balanced tang of zesty citrus and a creamy finish elegantly complemented by a delicate shortbread biscuit (vegan upon request) OR slow-cooked, nutmeg-spiced rice pudding with an accompanying red fruit compote

Cheese a trio of Wales' best-loved cheeses: the creamy, citrus-flavoured Perl Wen , the organic, soft blue Perl Las from Caws Cenarth in Carmarthenshire and extra mature Black Bomber from Eryri/Snowdonia. Served with a selection of crackers, locally produced chilli jam and green tomato chutney (vegan upon request)

Tea or coffee with homemade chocolate truffles.

The dinner is £40 per person (payable in cash on arrival) and the hall bar will be available as usual.
To book your place, please click on the following link and make your menu choices.  Please fill in one registration form per diner:
Gourmet Dinner Night: Six-Course Tasting Menu

Gourmet Dinner Night: Six-Course Tasting Menu

Join us for a six-course tasting menu, which will feature an array of smaller dishes inspired by classic cuisine...



Please make your reservations by the end of Friday, 7th February .
With this event we are hoping to raise funds for the ever-increasing annual costs that go with running our community hall, so your support would be very much appreciated.  Thank you.

 

The 2025 Seed Swap will be held on Saturday, 22nd February between 11:00 and 13:00 at Gwynfe Community Hall.
Entry is free and there will be swap/buy tables for seeds, seedling and preserves.  Come along and enjoy refreshments and snacks - such as bacon butties and a range of tempting sweet treats - and try your luck at the raffle.  
Look forward to seeing you there.

Next up at the hall is our evening to mark  St. David's Day / Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Sant . This year, in addition to the customary homemade cawl with bread and cheese plus bara brith and Welsh cakes, we are delighted to welcome back to Gwynfe the accomplished harpist Carwyn Tywyn.   Carwyn performs traditional Welsh songs on a variety of harps, sings and tells some stories along the way.  He delighted us when he played in Gwynfe a few years ago, so his return visit is not to be missed.  Doors will open at 6 pm on Saturday, 1st March.   The cash bar will be available as usual and entry, to include food and entertainment, is £10 for adults and £5 for children.

Do make a note in your diaries of the next Quiz in the Community Hall, which will be during the evening of Saturday, 12th April .  More details to follow..

Here is a quick reminder of events that the Community Association are planning over the next few months:

Saturday, 17th  May Plant Swap
-  Saturday,  21st June Treasure Hunt
-  September 2025 Scarecrow Trail

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.