Plaid’s Helen Mary Jones and Myfanwy Davies visited the First Cymru bus depot in Llanelli earlier this week to see one of the many local buses which are currently carrying Plaid adverts. The Plaid Cymru bus adverts, that feature both Helen Mary and Myfanwy, are being trialled on buses in Llanelli and is a first with regards to political advertisement on buses in the country.
The new bus campaign that features the slogan ‘Think Llanelli, Think Plaid’ is part of the ongoing efforts to ensure the people of Llanelli who best to approach with regards to any problems or issue that they need help with. Helen Mary Jones is the long-standing AM for the area, while Myfanwy Davies hopes to be elected as her home-town's MP at the next General Election. Both Plaid representitives are already working tirelessly for the people of Llanelli, but are keen for anyone who needs help with any problems or issues to get in touch.
Plaid ‘s Helen Mary Jones said:
"Hopefully, these bus adverts will remind the people of Llanelli that both Myfanwy and I are here to help, whether it’s a small or large problem. I feel very proud that Llanelli has been chosen as the place to pilot the bus adverts, and I hope that many more Plaid adverts will be seen in the near future on buses all over Wales.”
Myfanwy added:
"I'm immensely pleased that so many Llanelli people have already come to Helen and me to deal with problems they have and that we have been able to help them. The recession is biting much harder in Llanelli than elsewhere and money worries often put an extra strain on people already facing difficulties. We want to make sure that people know where to come for advice and support as early as possible. The bus adverts are a really useful way to get that information across and to make people feel comfortable in asking for advice."
Thursday, 29 October 2009
Tuesday, 27 October 2009
Myfanwy to introduce world-famous Wolfe Tones tomorrow in Llanelli
Ireland’s world-famous folk band, the Wolfe Tones will be playing a special concert with our own Dafydd Iwan at Llanelli's Calsonic Club tomorrow (28th). Myfanwy will be introducing the bands. Myfanwy said: " Wolfe Tone is a national hero in Ireland who had the vision to understand that a nation's future rests in the hands of ordinary people. The songs of the Wolfe Tones and Dafydd Iwan celebrate how ordinary people can build a more secure future. As we in Llanelli look forward to the year ahead - the challenges of fighting for jobs and protecting fairness as well as the historic opportunity of the next election - this is a very relevant message to us. I'm delighted I will be at Calsonic to enjoy the evening and am grateful to the organisers for asking me to be involved".
Thursday, 22 October 2009
Llanelly House gets £2m funding boost
The £6m project to restore Llanelly House has been given a £2m funding boost from the Plaid driven Welsh government. Llanelli Plaid’s Helen Mary Jones AM and Myfanwy Davies welcomed the news which they said would be a huge boost to the project.
Llanelli Plaid AM Helen Mary Jones said:
"The £2m funding announced today will be a huge boost to the restoration of Llanelly House. Plaid in government recognises the importance of supporting local, cultural community assets and as one of Llanelli’s most historic properties, Llanelly House is fully deserving of this support. This welcome funding boost is further proof that Plaid Cymru is committed to delivering for Llanelli."
Plaid's Llanelli Westminster Candidate, Myfanwy Davies, said:
"I am delighted that the Plaid driven One Wales government has delivered this huge investment for Llanelli. Too often, people talk our town centre down, and yet we have so much to be proud of. Llanelly House is a hidden jewel that dates back to the origins of the town and is important to all of us. Once it is restored, it will bring visitors and shoppers in to see just how much our town has to offer.”"
Llanelli Plaid AM Helen Mary Jones said:
"The £2m funding announced today will be a huge boost to the restoration of Llanelly House. Plaid in government recognises the importance of supporting local, cultural community assets and as one of Llanelli’s most historic properties, Llanelly House is fully deserving of this support. This welcome funding boost is further proof that Plaid Cymru is committed to delivering for Llanelli."
Plaid's Llanelli Westminster Candidate, Myfanwy Davies, said:
"I am delighted that the Plaid driven One Wales government has delivered this huge investment for Llanelli. Too often, people talk our town centre down, and yet we have so much to be proud of. Llanelly House is a hidden jewel that dates back to the origins of the town and is important to all of us. Once it is restored, it will bring visitors and shoppers in to see just how much our town has to offer.”"
Tuesday, 20 October 2009
Ieuan Wyn Jones supports Llanelli industry and town centre traders
>Local AM Helen Mary Jones and Plaid Cymru's Parliamentary Candidate Dr Myfanwy Davies today (15.10.09) welcomed Deputy First Minister and Minister for Economy and Transport, Ieuan Wyn Jones AM to Llanelli. The Plaid Cymru Leader took time out of his busy schedule to meet with local traders and business people, to include stall holders in the town market.
Mr Jones also visited car parts manufacturing factory Calsonic Kansei, who recently received financial support from the Plaid driven Welsh Government, and as a result safeguarding over 200 jobs and creating nearly 40 new jobs. The £3.2 million from the One Wales Government’s Single Investment Fund (SIF) will focus on the introduction of new products for the next generation vehicles including Hybrid and EV technologies that require lighter and more efficient components.
Plaid Cymru Leader Ieuan Wyn Jones was also eager to show his support for Myfanwy Davies’ campaign to become Plaid's first woman MP.
Plaid Cymru Leader Ieuan Wyn Jones said:
“It’s vital that we have someone like Myfanwy in Westminster who would act as a strong voice for the communities of Wales. So many important decisions that have a huge impact on Wales are made in Westminster, and that’s why I’m here today to support Myfanwy’s campaign to become Plaid's first woman MP.
My visit to Llanelli also gave me the opportunity to listen to the views of local business people on what they think can be done to secure a prosperous future for the area’s economy.”
Plaid ‘s Helen Mary Jones said:
"I was very pleased to welcome Ieuan Wyn Jones to Llanelli today to show his support for Myfanwy's campaign. His visit shows how Plaid in Government is committed to listening to communities and businesses, and as the Minister for Economy, it was great that he was able to meet with some of our local traders and business people today to discuss their concerns. The One Wales Government is doing an excellent job of protecting communities against recession, but the powers are limited. We in
Llanelli need a strong and independent voice in London - a voice that will stand up for us, and it was great to have our Plaid Leader here today showing his confidence in Myfanwy.”
Myfanwy added:
“The new investment in Calsonic is wonderful news and I am delighted that Ieuan came down to
visit the plant. Llanelli people are also very worried about small businesses in the town centre. I
was pleased to be able to get support from Plaid’s conference for practical steps to help our town
centre businesses such as addressing business rates. I know that our local business people were very
keen to have a nuts and bolts discussion about problems they face with Ieuan, and I’m very grateful that he was able to offer answers to their concerns.”
Mr Jones also visited car parts manufacturing factory Calsonic Kansei, who recently received financial support from the Plaid driven Welsh Government, and as a result safeguarding over 200 jobs and creating nearly 40 new jobs. The £3.2 million from the One Wales Government’s Single Investment Fund (SIF) will focus on the introduction of new products for the next generation vehicles including Hybrid and EV technologies that require lighter and more efficient components.
Plaid Cymru Leader Ieuan Wyn Jones was also eager to show his support for Myfanwy Davies’ campaign to become Plaid's first woman MP.
Plaid Cymru Leader Ieuan Wyn Jones said:
“It’s vital that we have someone like Myfanwy in Westminster who would act as a strong voice for the communities of Wales. So many important decisions that have a huge impact on Wales are made in Westminster, and that’s why I’m here today to support Myfanwy’s campaign to become Plaid's first woman MP.
My visit to Llanelli also gave me the opportunity to listen to the views of local business people on what they think can be done to secure a prosperous future for the area’s economy.”
Plaid ‘s Helen Mary Jones said:
"I was very pleased to welcome Ieuan Wyn Jones to Llanelli today to show his support for Myfanwy's campaign. His visit shows how Plaid in Government is committed to listening to communities and businesses, and as the Minister for Economy, it was great that he was able to meet with some of our local traders and business people today to discuss their concerns. The One Wales Government is doing an excellent job of protecting communities against recession, but the powers are limited. We in
Llanelli need a strong and independent voice in London - a voice that will stand up for us, and it was great to have our Plaid Leader here today showing his confidence in Myfanwy.”
Myfanwy added:
“The new investment in Calsonic is wonderful news and I am delighted that Ieuan came down to
visit the plant. Llanelli people are also very worried about small businesses in the town centre. I
was pleased to be able to get support from Plaid’s conference for practical steps to help our town
centre businesses such as addressing business rates. I know that our local business people were very
keen to have a nuts and bolts discussion about problems they face with Ieuan, and I’m very grateful that he was able to offer answers to their concerns.”
Monday, 12 October 2009
Stop the cuts in our schools and hospitals say Myfanwy, Helen Mary and Plaid Council leaders
Dr Myfanwy Davies, Plaid's Llanelli candidate for Westminster has revealed that independent research for the Holtham Commission shows the London government may deny Llanelli £227m needed over the next 10 years.
Myfanwy said:
"I have always known that Wales' funding is unfair. But astonishing research into the UK Government's own figures shows that over the next ten years we will lose over £220 million pounds - money that our communities in Llanelli need so badly.
We are fed up with London Labour cutting Wales' funding to pay for city bankers' bonuses. And these cuts are going to be deep despite the Welsh Government doing all it can. Cardiff just can't go on using its own reserves for ever and ever. So next year the cuts may be even more severe.
We say enough is enough! We are not here just to buy off Mandleson's millionaire friends. Hands off our schools and hospitals. "
She added,
" These cuts come despite the independent Holtham commission saying that Wales' funding should not be touched until we get the money we need to provide vital public services. But Wales is getting less from Westminster because of all the money that London Labour has paid to bail out the bankers in the City.
And ominously, the Tory Party says it will cut Wales' money in exactly the same way as London Labour."
Myfanwy and the leader of Plaid's County Councillor group are calling on London Labour to listen to all the independent advice and stop the cuts until Wales gets fair funding.
Cllr. Peter Hughes Griffiths, Leader of the Plaid Group on the county council said:
"As local councillors we support Myfanwy's call all the way. It is so unfair that the Westminster Labour government is cutting back so drastically on Welsh finances. Remember this when the general election comes along!"
Llanelli AM Helen Mary Jones added:
"The Welsh government has managed to cushion the blow of savage funding cuts this year by using reserves. But it will not be able to do this every year. The London parties need to commit to taking immediate action to ensure that Welsh communities get the funding they need, the money which is their right.
In the meantime they must call a halt to any proposed further cuts in the Welsh budget, to allow the Welsh government to invest in our communities for the good of all the people of Wales."
DIWEDD / ENDS
Notes for editor
The independent Holtham Commission has stated that the cumulative under-funding of Wales over the next decade will mean we could lose out to the tune of £8.5bn.
That means an underfunding of £2,900 for every person in Wales.
So with a population of 78,300 in Llanelli, this could mean a loss of an estimated £227m for the constituency - unless action is taken to change the now thoroughly discredited Barnett Formula
Myfanwy said:
"I have always known that Wales' funding is unfair. But astonishing research into the UK Government's own figures shows that over the next ten years we will lose over £220 million pounds - money that our communities in Llanelli need so badly.
We are fed up with London Labour cutting Wales' funding to pay for city bankers' bonuses. And these cuts are going to be deep despite the Welsh Government doing all it can. Cardiff just can't go on using its own reserves for ever and ever. So next year the cuts may be even more severe.
We say enough is enough! We are not here just to buy off Mandleson's millionaire friends. Hands off our schools and hospitals. "
She added,
" These cuts come despite the independent Holtham commission saying that Wales' funding should not be touched until we get the money we need to provide vital public services. But Wales is getting less from Westminster because of all the money that London Labour has paid to bail out the bankers in the City.
And ominously, the Tory Party says it will cut Wales' money in exactly the same way as London Labour."
Myfanwy and the leader of Plaid's County Councillor group are calling on London Labour to listen to all the independent advice and stop the cuts until Wales gets fair funding.
Cllr. Peter Hughes Griffiths, Leader of the Plaid Group on the county council said:
"As local councillors we support Myfanwy's call all the way. It is so unfair that the Westminster Labour government is cutting back so drastically on Welsh finances. Remember this when the general election comes along!"
Llanelli AM Helen Mary Jones added:
"The Welsh government has managed to cushion the blow of savage funding cuts this year by using reserves. But it will not be able to do this every year. The London parties need to commit to taking immediate action to ensure that Welsh communities get the funding they need, the money which is their right.
In the meantime they must call a halt to any proposed further cuts in the Welsh budget, to allow the Welsh government to invest in our communities for the good of all the people of Wales."
DIWEDD / ENDS
Notes for editor
The independent Holtham Commission has stated that the cumulative under-funding of Wales over the next decade will mean we could lose out to the tune of £8.5bn.
That means an underfunding of £2,900 for every person in Wales.
So with a population of 78,300 in Llanelli, this could mean a loss of an estimated £227m for the constituency - unless action is taken to change the now thoroughly discredited Barnett Formula
Sunday, 27 September 2009
Helen Mary and Myfanwy enjoy World Biggest Coffee Morning with Macmillan
Last Friday (25/0), local AM Helen Mary Jones and Myfanwy Davies showed their support for Macmillan Cancer support by visiting a coffee morning in Lakefield School, Llanelli. They joined pupils, parents and teachers as part of Macmillan’s World Biggest Coffee Morning.
The World’s Biggest Coffee Morning is Macmillan Cancer Support’s biggest and best known annual fund raiser. It has a simple yet compelling objective: share a cup of coffee and raise funds for the fight against cancer. These funds provide practical, medical, emotional and financial support for better cancer care.
Last year, thousands of coffee mornings were held all over Wales, raising nearly £290,000. This money helped Macmillan continue to support services and professionals working to help people affected by cancer across Wales.
Plaid's Helen Mary Jones said:
"In the UK today 2 million people are affected by cancer. I know that many of my constituents have personal experience of the problems a cancer diagnosis can bring to both patients and their family. Macmillan Cancer Support is there for people from the moment they are diagnosed, with really practical help and support. Holding a coffee morning is an easy way to make sure Macmillan has the money to continue its vital work and I hope lots of coffee was consumed today in Llanelli!”
Plaid’s Westminster candidate for Llanelli, Myfanwy Davies added:
"I know from my own family's experience how devastating a diagnosis of cancer can be and what a huge difference a Macmillan nurse can make in so many ways. I was delighted to be able to join in the fun today at Lakefield school. It is amazing that just enjoying a cup of coffee and catching up with friends can improve things so much for people affected by cancer.”
Rhian Kenny, teacher and organiser of The World’s Biggest Coffee Morning at Lakefield School said:
“We are delighted to be supporting such a worthwhile cause that helps so many people in Llanelli. In addition, it is fantastic that we can use fair-trade products at our coffee morning and bring together the great work that both Macmillan and Fair-Trade do. We believe that education outside the classroom but within the school, is a brilliant way to raise the children’s awareness of such great causes and of the wonderful work that is done within the local community.”
Fundraising Manager for South West Wales, Sue Reece said:
“The help we provide people with cancer is absolutely essential. We want to be able to give support to everyone who needs it and that’s why we need to raise more from this year’s World’s Biggest Coffee Morning than ever before. It’s a really fun event that is so easy to take part in, especially as you can tailor it to suit yourself, in fact it’s a piece of cake to help Macmillan!”
The World’s Biggest Coffee Morning is Macmillan Cancer Support’s biggest and best known annual fund raiser. It has a simple yet compelling objective: share a cup of coffee and raise funds for the fight against cancer. These funds provide practical, medical, emotional and financial support for better cancer care.
Last year, thousands of coffee mornings were held all over Wales, raising nearly £290,000. This money helped Macmillan continue to support services and professionals working to help people affected by cancer across Wales.
Plaid's Helen Mary Jones said:
"In the UK today 2 million people are affected by cancer. I know that many of my constituents have personal experience of the problems a cancer diagnosis can bring to both patients and their family. Macmillan Cancer Support is there for people from the moment they are diagnosed, with really practical help and support. Holding a coffee morning is an easy way to make sure Macmillan has the money to continue its vital work and I hope lots of coffee was consumed today in Llanelli!”
Plaid’s Westminster candidate for Llanelli, Myfanwy Davies added:
"I know from my own family's experience how devastating a diagnosis of cancer can be and what a huge difference a Macmillan nurse can make in so many ways. I was delighted to be able to join in the fun today at Lakefield school. It is amazing that just enjoying a cup of coffee and catching up with friends can improve things so much for people affected by cancer.”
Rhian Kenny, teacher and organiser of The World’s Biggest Coffee Morning at Lakefield School said:
“We are delighted to be supporting such a worthwhile cause that helps so many people in Llanelli. In addition, it is fantastic that we can use fair-trade products at our coffee morning and bring together the great work that both Macmillan and Fair-Trade do. We believe that education outside the classroom but within the school, is a brilliant way to raise the children’s awareness of such great causes and of the wonderful work that is done within the local community.”
Fundraising Manager for South West Wales, Sue Reece said:
“The help we provide people with cancer is absolutely essential. We want to be able to give support to everyone who needs it and that’s why we need to raise more from this year’s World’s Biggest Coffee Morning than ever before. It’s a really fun event that is so easy to take part in, especially as you can tailor it to suit yourself, in fact it’s a piece of cake to help Macmillan!”
Wednesday, 16 September 2009
Myfanwy wins national support for town centre businesses
Dr Myfanwy Davies, Plaid’s Llanelli Westminster candidate has won national support for a plan to help Llanelli’s town centre businesses. In a motion to Plaid Cymru’s National Conference, last weekend which was passed to a packed hall, she called for revising the rate relief scheme to help small businesses effected by out of town developments. She also called on the Assembly Government to develop community finance initiatives to provide credit to local businesses and for a national strategy to fill empty shops, promote local produce and provide suitable housing in town centres.
In her speech to the conference Myfanwy said:
“In Llanelli the failure of Carmarthenshire County Council to stop a huge out of town development together with the loss of hundreds of manufacturing jobs is bleeding our town centre dry”.
Speaking in Llanelli on Wednesday, Myfanwy added:
“For our town centre traders, business rates have become a real burden. I’m delighted that we have won national support to look at prioritising their needs. We also won support to call for a strategy to fill empty town centre shops and our Plaid AMs will now be able to campaign for community finance schemes to fund viable new businesses and to support surviving traders who need credit to grow. I know of a number of established businesses that are struggling to grow because they are scandalously being refused credit by those very same banks we bailed out with our public money.”
Helen Mary Jones Llanelli’s Plaid AM added:
“The decision gives us a clear platform to campaign for more Assembly support for small businesses in Llanelli and to look at how we can continue to help good local businesses get going and grow”.
In her speech to the conference Myfanwy said:
“In Llanelli the failure of Carmarthenshire County Council to stop a huge out of town development together with the loss of hundreds of manufacturing jobs is bleeding our town centre dry”.
Speaking in Llanelli on Wednesday, Myfanwy added:
“For our town centre traders, business rates have become a real burden. I’m delighted that we have won national support to look at prioritising their needs. We also won support to call for a strategy to fill empty town centre shops and our Plaid AMs will now be able to campaign for community finance schemes to fund viable new businesses and to support surviving traders who need credit to grow. I know of a number of established businesses that are struggling to grow because they are scandalously being refused credit by those very same banks we bailed out with our public money.”
Helen Mary Jones Llanelli’s Plaid AM added:
“The decision gives us a clear platform to campaign for more Assembly support for small businesses in Llanelli and to look at how we can continue to help good local businesses get going and grow”.
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