Pals organise gigs in memory of Steffan

A group of Carway youngsters have got together to organise a series of gigs to commemorate their friend Steffan Rees who tragically died of cancer last year aged just 17.

The Carway Youth Committee aim to host three concerts in Carway Hall and hope to use the proceeds from these events toward funding a memorial skate park in the area as Steffan was a very keen skater.

One of the organisers, Kelisha Jones, said:

“After Steffan passed away, we all thought we needed to do something in his memory as he was a big part of our lives, and it affected a lot of people. He was a good friend to everybody he knew and he is sadly missed. We are now organising these concerts in order to raise money for the memorial skate park.”

Local supporters include Councillor Tyssul Evans and Menter Bro Dinefwr’s Owain Glenister. Cryfhau Cymunedau, part of RDP Sir Gâr’s Innovative Hubs project, has supported and encouraged the group with the planning of the events. Cryfhau Cymunedau is funded through the Rural Development Plan for Wales 2007 – 2013 which is funded by the Welsh Government and European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development. The project can assist community groups and individuals by arranging meetings, consultation events, awareness sessions, skills and capacity building workshops and seminars.

The gigs will feature bands including Dirty South – Steffan’s brother’s band – and The Banditos.

The first event will be:

• Saturday 14th September, 2013 6.30p.m., Carway Hall, Carway SA17 4HE. Tickets £5
• Future concerts: 5th October and 2nd November

Tickets are limited to 150 only so make sure you get yours now: call Dan 07772 571378, Liam 07964 270422 or Kurt 07772 790220 or visit the Facebook page ‘Official – let’s rock cancer’