Rain, rain, go away! We have outdoors celebrations like Halloween and Bonfire Night to enjoy! How will you spend yours? Read on for all the information you need to enjoy this colourful part of the year.
Dr Mz is a youth drop-in centre in Carmarthen that has a positive impact on young lives and to raise some money for this really important community project, they’re hosting a Halloween Spooky Spectacular at Richmond Park clubhouse on Friday 30th at 4pm. This is strictly tickets only so find out how to get yours here https://www.thebestof.co.uk/local/carmarthenshire/events/feature/dr-mz-spooky-spectacular
Cefneithin and Foelgastell Community Hall is throwing a Halloween Disco on Saturday 31st and monsters of all ages are invited to come along – find out more here https://www.thebestof.co.uk/local/carmarthenshire/events/feature/halloween-disco-1444730158-4195
Drefach Felindre also has a spooky shindig for local children – the under 12s are invited to Neuadd Y Ddraig Goch in order to raise money for the park. Fancy Dress is a must and you can read about it here https://www.thebestof.co.uk/local/carmarthenshire/events/feature/under-12s-halloween-disco
Further inland, Myddfai and Llandovery communities invite you to come and join them for their major firework spectacular on Halloween itself and are even laying on shuttle buses from Llandovery and Llangadog – all you need to know is here https://www.thebestof.co.uk/local/carmarthenshire/events/feature/halloween-fireworks-party
For the grown-ups, Llanelly House is hosting a Halloween Murder Mystery Night at 7pm which includes a three-course meal and entertainment. Booking is essential and you’ll be greeted with a vial of Vampire’s Blood fresh from the cauldron. Don’t say I didn’t warn you! Booking is essential (you never know how much blood you’ll need otherwise) so find out how to here https://www.thebestof.co.uk/local/carmarthenshire/events/feature/halloween-murder-mystery-night-at-llanelly-house
On Sunday 1st November (providing you haven’t been scared to death by Halloween shenanigans) anyone thinking of tying the knot is invited to a beautiful wedding showcase at the equally beautiful Aberglasney Gardens. Here’s more information https://www.thebestof.co.uk/local/carmarthenshire/events/feature/aberglasney-gardens-wedding-showcase
If you’re in a creative frame of mind, you might be interested in the felting workshop that’s being held at The National Botanic Gardens near Llanarthne. Calonwlan Felt invites you to come and make your own unique winter hat. You’ll need to book so find out how to do so here https://www.thebestof.co.uk/local/carmarthenshire/events/feature/felting-workshops--the-national-botanic-garden-of-wales
Of course, the next event in the social calendar is Bonfire Night – have you made plans? Carmarthen Round Table are organising the biggest night of firework firepower that the town has EVER seen and there will be entertainment from live acts, a funfair, food stalls and radio presenter Jay Curtis will be your host for a night that will certainly go with a bang. You’ll need tickets: Find out how here https://www.thebestof.co.uk/local/carmarthenshire/events/feature/fireworks-display--carmarthen-park-with-the-round-table
Newcastle Emlyn’s town committee have once more organised a firework spectacular set in the castle ruins for Thursday 5th November and you’re all invited to go along and enjoy this lovely family evening out. Here is what you need to know https://www.thebestof.co.uk/local/carmarthenshire/events/feature/firework-spectacular-1445418342-927
Parc Y Scarlets in Llanelli will also be setting the sky on fire with their Guy Fawkes celebrations on Friday 6th November – advance tickets are available, as are hospitality tickets – and there will be a fair, live acts and real sparkle! All the information you need is here https://www.thebestof.co.uk/local/carmarthenshire/events/feature/firework-night-1445417357-4139
On a totally different note, if you’re a woman looking to build business relationships, knowledge and networks, join the Women In Networking Llanelli dinner held on Friday 6th at Machynys Bar and Brasserie at the Machynys Golf Club. Whether you’re self-employed, run an SME or are a company director, these evenings are an excellent way to build your network and get to know women in your area. Read more about it here https://www.thebestof.co.uk/local/carmarthenshire/events/feature/women-in-networking-llanelli---dinner
How’s that to be going on with?! With Halloween and Guy Fawkes behind us and the children back in school after half-term, the nights are getting longer, the days colder and we all know what looms at the end of December…have you started planning? Me neither!
See you next week to help make the most of both your time off and our communities.
Stay Safe.
