Winter Weather Info (Friday 17th Dec 2010)

Snow showers will continue through the morning and RSTs will struggle to get back above zero in places. Brisk north-westerly winds are likely to bring further snow showers this afternoon although these should become increasingly well-scattered into the evening. Some heavy and persistent snow is then expected to move in from the west after midnight. The snow is likely to continue until mid-morning on Saturday with significant accumulations likely, after which time there will be scattered snow showers again. Mainly dry overnight but very cold and icy. Sunday through to Monday morning looks largely dry with light winds but very cold. Possible further heavy snow later on Monday/Monday night.

 

 

Roads

Trunk roads and class one roads are being given priority. Conditions are treacherous in many areas of the county, particularly on untreated roads.  Drivers are being urged to take extra care and travel only if necessary. Some congestion in the Cross Hands and Ammanford area is causing problems for highways crews to get through.  Please refer to ‘Traffic Wales’ for advice on road conditions as well as local radio and heed any police warnings.

All town centres have been treated with rock grip to assist shoppers. The advice to drivers is only to make journeys if they are necessary and to stick to main routes.

 

Refuse Collections

There are no refuse/recycling collections today due to the adverse weather. Householders are being asked to take in their waste until their next scheduled blue or black bag collection date. The four black bag limit will be suspended during this time.

All HWRCS and recycling centres/bring sites are closed.  There are no trade waste collections today.  The refuse/recycling crews are being utilised for highways duties during this time.

Social Care and Health

All day centres and services for adults with learning disabilities closed today due to the weather.  All day centre services for older people and people with physical disabilities are also closed.

Staff are using 4×4 vehicles to continue to provide domiciliary care services, although service users may experience some delays.

Meals on Wheels services are badly disrupted. Urgent calls have been made for friends, families and neighbours of those who usually receive this service to help out wherever possible to ensure older people have a hot meal whilst the service tries to overcome the worst of the disruption.  There will be no MOW deliveries in the following areas: Trimsaran, Burry Port, Cross Hands, Tumble, Drefach, Cefneithin, Tycroes, Capel Hendre, Betws.

MOW will be delivered in the following areas: Carmarthen Town, Llanelli, Glanaman, Garnant, Ammanford Town, Drefach Velindre, New Castle Emlyn (town).

Other MOW rounds are under review. If families can help in providing meals during this period can you please inform WRVS or if you require further information contact WRVS: Tel 01269 843819.

 

Llanelli Theatr Elli:
Cinema tonight as usual.
Saturday: Cor Meibion concert is likely to go ahead but a final decision is yet to be made.
Saturday cinema should go ahead.

Ammanford Miner’s Theatre.
Box office open as usual.

For all theatre and cinema enquiries and latest opening information phone 0845 226 3510.

• Oriel Myrddin:  Closed today.  Phone 01267 222775.
• Boat House.  Open today until 2pm then closing for Christmas until 27th December.  Phone 01994 427420.
• Carmarthenshire Centre for Crafts, St Clears.  Open today and Saturday 10.00 am – 3.00pm.  Phone 01994 232726.

 

 

Libraries

There have been disruptions to library services across the county.  Pontyberem, Tumble and Cross Hands are closed.  Llanelli is currently open until 5pm but may close earlier depending on conditions.

Mobile libraries are not operating today. Please check with your local library for information on any further disruptions.

 

Public Transport

• Taf valley 224 running main road service only (not via Meidrim)
   
• Silcox 322/333 running but not 351
   
• Morris Travel running skeleton service on 460 and 280 but main roads only
   
• Richards Bros 460 running, Bwcabus running where possible
   
• Gwyn Williams not operating
   
• No X40 at present
   
• Ffoshelig 222 and 227 attempting to run and will only operate to 1615 if safe. Fooshlig are not running the town  Dial a Ride service.
   
• Carmarthen Park & Ride running reduced frequency
   
• No other First Cymru buses running at present

 

Appeal for Help

Anyone with a 4X4 vehicle living in the Amman Valley area is asked if they can help to transport staff to Amman Valley Hospital, and to help deliver meals on wheels in the Cwmaman and Garnant areas. Please phone Cllr Kevin Madge on 01269 825438 if you can help.