* Thank you to those who helped to put up
tents for Talley Fun Day.
* No tables needed by Capel Isaac.
* Fridge has been moved into the bar area in
lieu of new chiller cabinet.
* Cwmdu sign - John will have a site meeting
with Philip. Difficulties have arisen over the size and
height of the sign needed.
* Cheque for £1000 has been sent to the
Golden Grove Appeal.
* Book Club is continuing to meet monthly.
* Folk music nights have continued over the
summer.
* A bookcase has been donated by John and
Celia for the sitting room and has some books in it
already that can be borrowed. We would welcome more books
to improve the selection on offer.
All are welcome to the next meeting to be
held on Tuesday 7th Sept. at 7.00pm.
Finances - bar takings are down which may be
due to, (a) the Angel in Salem now open on a
regular basis, and (b) holiday cottages have
not been fully occupied through the summer.
Shop - EPOS system has been put on hold but
changes will have to be made to get an accurate
picture of stock, profit and loss.
Pub - food sales are vital to continued
business in the pub and the employment of a cook will be
discussed. Prices for bar meals have to
compete with prices charged in, for example, the White
Hart in Llandeilo.
* 50+ Group would like to meet in Cwmdu and
are willing to pay for refreshments. One item for
discussion is the bulk ordering and
distribution of oil to benefit from a discounted price.
* Friday 3rd Sept. - Folk night.
* Saturday 4th Sept. - Film in the Field.
“Star Trek”. BBQ from 6.30pm. Film starts 8.00pm
* Wednesday 8th Sept. - Talley History 7.00pm
* Thursday 9th Sept. - Classic Club.
* Saturday 11th Sept. - Greek evening in the
restaurant.
* Saturday 18th Sept - Aduniad Cwmdu
Reunited. Help wanted to put up tents in the pub garden
10.00am.
Pat is doing teas in the afternoon. David and
Jenny cooking in the evening.
Hywel organising school yard games.
Hywel and Edwin will have vintage tractors on
display.
Visitors are being encouraged to come in 60ʼs
fancy dress.
Donations are asked for for the raffle.
Jim Hill is opening the School House to
visitors.
Bella has made a celebration cake which will
be cut by D T Davies at 2.00pm.
Elinor Jones, who launched Cymdeithas, will
give a keynote speech.
Interviews of peopleʼs memories will be
recorded on the day.
Talley History Society has thanked Cymdeithas
for the gift of a scanner, paper and ink which has
enabled the expansion of the archive.
Talley Community Council to be formally invited to the
day.
Commemorative mugs will be given to those who
bring photos and memorabilia etc., but will also
be on sale at £5.
A celebration ale, “ Cwrw Dathlu “ has been
brewed by Evan-Evans Brewery in Llandeilo.
* Wednesday 29th Sept - New season starts for
Cwmdu Quiz Team.
* Thursday 30th Sept. - Book Club 8.00pm
* Saturday 2nd October - Apple Day
* Saturday 9th October - Cwmdu Tractor Run.
* Saturday 16th October - Talley Woodland
closed to the public - Army manoeuvers.
* Saturday 30th October - Halloween Quiz (
provisional ).
* Saturday 20th Nov. - Cwrt y Cadno Hunt.
* Friday 10th Dec. - Talley Community Amenity
Association American Supper.
* Saturday 11th Dec - Llandeilo Hunt.
* Friday 17th Dec. - Cwmdu Christmas Dinner ( provisional
).
* There are 3 spare numbers in the Cwmdu
lottery. See Kath in the shop if you would like to
participate.
* Gower Bird Hospital would like to give a
presentation. Possible date Friday 12th November.
* Kath has nomination forms for us to enter
the Countryside Alliance Awards again. Categories we
could enter are Village Shop/ Post Office
Award, Rural Enterprise Award and Daily Telegraph
Traditional Business Award. Nominations close
19th October and can also be done online.
* Cwmdu Fete photos are wanted to go on the
website.
Next meeting Thursday 7th October 2010
Meeting closed 9.15pm.
