your comments
Anthony Davies of Mandurah, Western Australia
Just a quick comment from my memory of the heavy snow we had in Llanelli and of course South Wales.
We lived in Dafen just outside Llanelli, across the road from our house was a general store type shop run by the Hallet family, from my front door to the shop would have been about 70 yards, the snow was so deep at one time that all the fathers were able to dig tunnels through the snow to the shop...
Wed Jun 17 17:34:37 2009
Helen James ,Oxford
Llanelli: A town boxed in by industrial Swansea, rural Carmarthen, a noisy M4 and geographic Gower. It basks in spectacular sunsets and is bathed in a melodic dialect. Famous exports include Huw Edwards, Scarlets and Gareth Rhys Owen. Llanelli is a wonderful town that lacks confidence.
Fri Jun 12 17:27:21 2009
Simon, Llanelli
Liz, I noticed that you find it hard to make friends. May I make a sugestion to visit Mytrle House. They are very friendly and have many activities such as mums and tods, cafe etc.
Mon May 11 10:50:05 2009
Steve from Llanelli
Sorry all - got to disagree. Llanelli is now a very very dirty, rundown, shabby town with no heart. Nazi slogans drawn on the buildings, drug addicts and drunks have taken over the old town centre. Most of the shops are empty. even the coastal path is starting to look neglected in parts. I live and work in the centre of the town and it seems to get worse everyday. Oh for the good old days.
Tue Dec 16 14:00:07 2008
Jason of Llanelli
It's a good town but the best thing is the SCARLETS and RIP to Ray Gravell.
Tue Oct 21 09:52:32 2008
Sheila, Bryn
I'm an exile from the North of England and have lived in a good few places around the UK but Llanelli has been my home for the past 25 years. The people are so very friendly and you have the sea and the countryside on your doorstep. You're close to Swansea and the Gower, Cardiff, Carmarthen and all that Pembrokeshire has to offer. Add to that all the redevelopment that's going on and you have a great place in which to live and bring up a family. May Llanelli and its people go from strength to strength.
Mon Jul 28 12:19:38 2008
Peter Williams from Australia
Left Llanelli in the '60s to join the Australian army, still try and get back home every year, will be a Llanelli boy till the day I die.
Mon Jun 30 10:14:10 2008
mike jones ,wrexham
Visited recently..even though it was more the pubs I visited I saw enough to get an impression of a v friendly town. Nice coastal path...would have been even better if it weren't a day with driving rain and force 10 gales!
Mon Apr 21 10:59:20 2008
Carol
...Glad the Polish are here. Hard working, quiet and polite....
Thu Jan 31 12:58:49 2008
Lulu, Karachi
I love Wales, especially Llanelli. I visited this place and love every bit of it, the beach is great. People of Llanelli are really friendly.
Thu Jan 31 12:24:36 2008
Tony Warner Australia
Still a Llanelli boy at heart. Childhood memories of fishing in pond twm with the old steam trains going back and fro - the hot water stream coming out from the old castle mill. Been away for 44 yrs now but have been back a few times and will be again this year about June.
Thu Jan 17 11:56:43 2008
Mark David, Norfolk
I moved from Llanelli 30 years ago when I joined the RAF. I travelled to many a far off place, but my heart has always been at home in Llanelli.R.I.P. Ray Gravell.
Tue Jan 8 12:15:21 2008
Liz of Llanelli
I moved to Llanelli four years ago. I really love the place nice to be able to go to different coastal towns.Llanelli people are very friendly it's a nice quite place to live but I just find it so hard to make friends whom I get on with.
Tue Dec 18 10:26:46 2007
Frank Hooper
Born in Llangennech, lived there until I went into the Royal Navy, loved it there, when I was young. Played one game for Llan Seconds. Heard that its changed a lot now. Still have Hiraeth.
Mon Dec 17 10:44:34 2007
John Sctaman, Llanelli
Llanelli isn't the best of places but I would say it is a good attraction to many people. I would comply that it has many different artifacts such as the Millenium Coastal Park, town centre, and many many more..
Tue Dec 4 10:37:51 2007
Rik
I'm not from this place and I was not born in this place but this place brings me the memories of my place because it is a great, peaceful and a wonderful place. I just love it here.
Mon Dec 3 15:05:40 2007
williams, london
Moved from wales 27 years ago - I'm coming home. Love wales. Never go abroad just been trekking round Wales. Love the indoor market in Llanelli, and the Welsh shop. The roast dinner in the cafe there is the best - don't get that sort of thing in London. The beauty of Wales cannot be beaten. Where else can you go cockle picking? Houses are also still cheap. Many opportunities also opening up for young 'uns which were not around before.
Fri Nov 16 09:37:22 2007
Mark Johns
R.I.P Ray Gravell
Fri Nov 16 09:31:45 2007
sue from llanelli
I love Llanelli because of the people and their continual optimism - however if they don't start to stand up and make a stand the town will die. They need to vote with their feet and wallets and support the town centre and not continually use Trostre. When the market closes because of loss of custom then the town will also close. So come on support your town!
Wed Nov 7 16:47:17 2007
Colin Stephens, Santa Barbara, California
I came across this website and have enjoyed reading the various comments. I was born in Pwll and have lived in the United States for over forty years. However I am fortunate to be able to return to Pwll every year and enjoy my time while at home. "There's no place like home (Llanelli)"
Wed Oct 24 09:29:50 2007
Timmy, Llanelli
I don't really like Llanelli but love the Scarlets
Tue Sep 25 10:05:28 2007
Astrid Kilian, Germany
Came to Llanelli the first time in 1982 - ever since I love this town! Especially the people! Last time I went there was in 1996 - can't believe it's over 10 years ago... I would love to see my friends again next year!!!! Love to Olive and Graham and Cathy!
Mon Sep 10 16:08:41 2007
Alan of Australia
Just booked a ticket home, gotta come see my Mam see. Even though I live on the other side of the world, Llanelli still holds a (hideous) fascination for me. I swore when I was young and green, that one day I'd leave Llanelli never to return. Oh well, at least I managed to do the "leave" bit, still can't get the hang of not returning though. It's costing me a fortune too....See you in October Llanelli.
Thu Aug 23 15:28:09 2007
mark Llanelli
Llanelli, wonderful place, I love it its welsher than welsh the people are wonderful, and you know the story the beach is wonderful, lovely views everywhere, but God could'nt give us all that favouritism he decided to give us Carmarthen for neighbours to even it out a bit.Seriously though Llanelli is great...
Wed Aug 15 12:24:17 2007
CAROL (THOMAS) ALLEN
My dad is from Llanelli. I have had some wonderful holidays there. I remember the old Llanelli with fond memories. My Gran lived in Penry Place. I remember going to the old indoor market, wandering round the stalls and seeing the old ladies selling cockles, having an ice cream from Reg's, who had a place in Temple St, where you could get it in a bowl. The smell from the pickled onion factory and the smell that came from the brewery in the town, they bring back some lovely memoiries. I still have family living there and still visit. I have just come back from a week there and loved every moment of it - even if it did rain all week. I will be back as often as I can. I love Llanelli and always will.
Mon Jul 30 16:54:12 2007
Kev Jones- Pinged
I loved growing up in Pinged. Open countryside, work on the farms, exploring Pinged woods as a kid, and then the Sat match day visit to Llanelli. A walk round the shops with Mam, then on to The Stag (now The White Horse, Hi Stu and Michelle if you're still there) and then onto Stradey to watch such greats as Derick, Delme, Phil and John and also not forgetting the insurmountable Gravs, Andy Hill, Selwyn and all the the other greats who have worn the infamous Scarlett jersey.
And for all those who were fortunate to be there on that historical day when the Great Carwyn assisted by a a great friend of mine Mr Norman Rupert Gale in the defeat of the great All Blacks what a day,what a memory. The pubs ran dry grown men cried and the whole of Llanelli celebrated. Great memories, great town, people of renowned friendliness. It's great to be Welsh, it's even greater to be from Llanelli. Llanelli long may you grow and prosper you will always be in my heart.
Mon Jul 23 10:42:32 2007
Ross Bradley
Like to see more photos of Llanelli. I last visited in 1973.
Fri Jul 6 12:51:08 2007
Clive John Cape Town South Africa
Will be home in Llanelli for a holiday on the 18th August 2007. I have been away for forty years but whereever you live you will always be from Llanelli. The world has become very small and I still can support my beloved Scarlets by the medium of TV. Lokking foward to the visit and meeting old friends.A Double Dragon will go down well.
Fri Jun 29 09:19:46 2007
Linzi Andrews - Llanelli
I am a North east England Exile who moved for love to Llanelli a year ago. I've never been happier than living so close to the coast and reveling in the beautiful welsh countryside. I'll be married in Castell Coch next year and look forward to rasing a family in this beautiful place.
Wed May 16 16:42:22 2007
Bethany from Llanelli
Llanelli is awsome there are loads of stuff to do but the council are going over the top with all these houses and flats!!
Mon Apr 2 18:34:30 2007
Donald Andrus, Prince Edward Island
Am going to be in Llwynhendy, Llanelli in a couple of weeks. First time since my family emigrated to Canada in 1954! Is St. Michael's School, Bryn still alive, and are the beaches at Pembtey still so wonderful? After 53 years I'm going home ( for a visit!)
Mon Mar 26 09:44:11 2007
Donald Andrus, Prince Edward Island
Am going to be in Llwynhendy, Llanelli in a couple of weeks. First time since my family emigrated to Canada in 1954! Is St Michael's School, Bryn still alive, and are the beaches at Pembtey still so wonderful? After 53 years I'm going home ( for a visit!)
Mon Mar 26 09:43:55 2007
Rob in Yorkshire
As a North East England exile forced to live `down south` in Yorkshire, I visited Llanelli and was struck by the similarities with the N.E. Beautiful coastline, nice countryside and friendly people. Even to the English.Oh,and lots of pollution from Port Talbot steelworks on the way up. The new coastal walk is very striking, the Scarlets ground a mecca and the Stradey Arms a welcoming pub. Even to the English.Lovely place, hope to go back at some point for various reasons.
Mon Mar 26 09:03:43 2007
Sonia of Swiss Valley
There are a lot worse places to live! Nice and quiet, affordable housing, close to the hots spots of Cardiff and Swansea.
Felinfoel having a bit of a face lift, Harry Watkins being extended and the Friendly Rivals (no-one ever really called it Tafarn y Felin!) being totally done-up! And nothing beats the Reservoir and cycletrack!
Can't wait for midsummer to walk from Swiss Valley up to the Waun Wyllt, have some dinner and wine, then toddle off home down the track again, being scared by the cows and leaping masochistic frogs!
Mon Mar 19 17:14:54 2007
Natalie Jones (Bigyn)
I love Llanelli even though it can be boring for teenagers sometimes. Everything seems to be slowly improving eg Trostre shopping!! I'm proud to be Welsh and from Llanelli. :D x x x
Thu Mar 8 09:01:20 2007
Stella
I moved here two years ago with my son. Love being here agree with everyone about the friendly locals so friendly in fact I'm now engaged to one of them. Love the local scenery always wanted to live at the beach and now I do life is great.
Mon Jan 22 09:24:09 2007
alan davies
This is for Pete Worcester. I lived most of my life by the Smith Arms. I also went to dear old STEBBO and yes it is still standing, but, I think it's a business now.
Tue Jan 2 11:36:41 2007
Laura Morfa
I must be living in a different Llanelli coz I hate it here. I can't wait 2 move away
Tue Jan 2 11:24:34 2007
Scarlet in Liverpool
Ymlaen Llanelli!! Miss home loads having lived away for 4 years, especially the Scarlets. Can't wait to come on home!
Mon Oct 30 09:35:55 2006
Lemon
Llanelli is like a magnet, no matter how far u go it will pull you back! Like; "The Lemon Tree" ha ha, c'mon the Scarlets! Luvs it see, hass ah fair one.
Fri Oct 27 09:40:36 2006
Caron Cottis(nee ebsworthy)
Moved from Llanelli to Bedford 23 years ago and looking at the pictures made me quite homesick. Haven't been back in a while but still miss the old place. The people are just the best.
Fri Oct 20 10:20:44 2006
Alan Evans
Llanelli is now home to Polish nationals. They will really bring diversity to the town. If you want to see the future, take a trip to Hammersmith in London and see what these wonderful people can do against all the odds. I am from Bryn originally. Travelled the globe and now settled in Carmarthen.
Fri Oct 20 10:05:49 2006
Colin from Machynys, llanelli
Love llanelli people - almost as lovable as the Valleys' people I grew up with. Love the Welshness, love the way people enjoy a good clonc(chat), love their kindness and consideration, love the location and the history of the town.
Mon Oct 16 10:55:34 2006
Martyn Clifford
Llanelli- the welshiest place on earth. Wonderful!
Thu Sep 28 08:58:09 2006
mark
I live in Wales and the Welsh think all English things are bad. Boy I got a cheap house......I love wales
Tue Aug 29 12:13:14 2006
Mark
I live in Wales and the Welsh think all English things are bad. Boy I got a cheap house......I love Wales
Tue Aug 29 10:21:59 2006
Alanna
I love Llanelli because all my family live here as it has all amenities we want. Scarlets are tops, can't wait for new stadium to benefit the town. All shopping is nearby in retail park. Night life is fab.
Fri Aug 11 15:14:22 2006
Lynne Williams from llanelli
Even though I have lived in Stafford for 30 years I still regard Llanelli as my home. I love coming home every year to visit my family and friends. Wales is the best place in the world.
Tue Aug 8 16:55:50 2006
Jaz from Gowerton
I'll support the Scarlets forever - woohoo.
Mon Aug 7 10:34:48 2006
Bethan Hitchman from Toronto, Canada
Born & bred in Llanelli. Went to Canada over 20 years ago. My family & friends still live in Llanelli & I visit twice a year. There is something special about the welsh countryside & I will always be proud to be welsh. The town has changed so much since I moved away, they have done a great job with the new golf links & the beach area. Also like the pyramid in the town centre. Plus we have the best rugby team there is! - Go Scarlets.
Mon Jul 31 09:32:33 2006
Shirley from Australia
I was born in Llanelli and emigrated with my parents and two sisters to Australia in 1969.... My parents now live again in Llanelli, and i've visited them twice now. The town is truly one of the best, treasure what you have and for God's sake.... KEEP IT WELSH !! Being Welsh is something to be very proud of, and being Welsh and from Llanelli is something I truly treasure...
Take care and be proud... xx
Mon Jul 24 09:11:49 2006
Chris John, from Llanelli
Left home 19 yrs ago to join the Army. Loved Llanelli, as scarlets to the left of me woodlands to the right of me and sandy beach to the front of me. Live in Dorset now, but never forget your Welsh. oggy oggy oggy.
Fri Jul 21 10:34:22 2006
Garry Owen, Weston super Mud
I left home when I was 16 and joined the RAF to travel the world. Now I've left the RAF I can't come home permanently as my kids have settled in Weston. It's only a couple of hours away and still I miss the places I grew up in, Once a Turk, always a Turk. Come on the Scarlets!
Mon Jul 17 09:29:24 2006
Peter Hollier Sydney Australia
Llanelli what a place left in 1956 moved at the age of 6 years old to London. All my education in London then moved to Joeburg RSA. After 8 years moved on to Sydney Australia. Have lived her for 23 years and love it. I miss the rugby, of all the Scarlets. The way they play is a credit to there great spirit to the town of Llanelli and its wonderful people. Long live the town its people and the tradition of the Scarlets and welsh rugby.
Mon Jul 10 09:38:41 2006
Lishy *Beyz*
Llanelli Land of the legends....lovez it born n bred here :) wota a place to be..luvz da town specially on da weekends...xxxxx
Wed Jul 5 13:58:10 2006
Ivor English From Llanelli.
I Have Travelled The World From East To West.
Drank In Bars A - Z Including Budapest.
Wherever I Roam I Love To Come Back Home.
The Kilkenny Cat In Llanelli Is The Place To Be.
Having A Few Beers - My Mates And Me.
Wed Jul 5 10:53:47 2006
Rhiannon from llangennch
What can I say? Well i love the college colegSirGar, and i like the night life on a sat (its not as exspencive as swansea see lol)
Mon Jun 26 08:55:02 2006
Rhys Thomas from Llanfair Caereinion
Llanelli is a great place to live, I lived there for 19 years before moving to Llanfair Caereinion.
Nice sites and friendly locals.
Tue Jun 20 09:27:16 2006
Bob Llanelli
Llanelli born Llanelli bred, Llanelli lived Llanelli dead. Sorry a Swansea Jack till 10 years of age but Llanelli is my kind of town and is the greatest for the last 49 years.
Mon May 8 10:55:13 2006
karen , from dafen
Llanelli is a great place to live, if it wasn't they wouldn't be pouring money into it, like "sandy water park" or "the new golf course" or even "the new parking etc down at our stunning beach.Well come take a look at Llanelli, "HOME OF THE SCARLETS" and breeders of the best WELSH rugby players!!!!!
Tue Apr 25 09:42:20 2006
Pop from Pwll, Llanelli
Moved to Llanelli from Liverpool last year and fell in love with the place. Everything so laid back, nobody is in a hurry, its stress free and you can get a nice Pint !!!! Wetherspoons and Tom Peppers are my favourite haunts !!!
Fri Apr 21 10:29:24 2006
Mike Tucker from Adelaide South Australia
I left Llanelli, when I was 15 years old and joined the Navy, nearly 44 years ago, I have plenty of fond memories of several visits to Llanelli over the years. I have a new family now, which one day I will show them the changes that have taken place.
Fri Mar 17 23:28:23 2006
Beverley McKeiver (nee Hare) Queensland Australia
I'm all excited because i am coming home to Llanelli, after 33 yrs,in June. I don't remember much because i was very young when i moved to Australia with my parents in 1974, but from what i am reading here from the Llanelli people i'm sure i'm going to have a great time.
Sun Mar 12 02:44:45 2006
Jason Davies, formerly Swiss Valley, now Denmead,
Moved away from Llanelli in 1986, a sad time for the town, Wales and industry in general, the town was quite depressed and in recession with high unemployment, but a recent visit was indeed a breath of fresh air, the new Millenium Park (used to be the shut down Duport Steel when I left) is simply stunning, Cefn Sidan still one of the best beaches in the world (yes!) Sad to see my original St John Lloyd School has been replaced by a modern building, understand the old one burnt down. Its bizarre that when one leaves an area, then come back after twenty years you expect things to be unchanged. Well done Llanelli, keep up the good work and improvements, I am beginning to regret moving away in the first place. "Ta-ra!"
Fri Mar 10 14:23:33 2006
Kim from British Columbia Canada
I love Llanelli because it's where I grew up, the green valleys, small towns of Carmathenshire county and my relatives; although the Llanelli council should have left Coleshill Secondary School building standing, now it's a old folks home parking lot, darn.
Fri Feb 24 22:14:40 2006
andrew pegler,
over the last ten years llanelli is a clean and tidier place to be and the people are friendly,and tom pepps is banging.i love it, we have a great rugby team,u might know me i used to work on a burger van there
Fri Feb 24 15:39:23 2006
Dr Jamal Alkoteesh from Saudi Arabia
I am origionally Syrian and became Welsh last year,I lived in Llanelli for six years and I love every mints,I have been in Saudi for three months only and I can not wait to go back,.Very friendly and loving people and down to earth.I love the Scalrts,they are the best.My next door neighbours have become my family. God keep llanelli peacful.
Fri Feb 3 19:14:12 2006
Emma
I love Llanelli because all my family are down there and every time i visit i neva wanna go home cos every1 makes me feel so welcome. Scarlets are the best!
Fri Jan 20 11:28:20 2006
John Griffiths Crawley Sussex
Born in Llanelli 1951. Moved to Cardiff 1955. I remember the huge goldfish in pond twym. The yellow banks of the river Lliedi near old castle works. Carrie the sand dredger at its berth near the mouth of the Lliedi. Ships tied up in the North Dock waiting to be broken up after the 2nd World War. Boys diving into the dock from the wooden staging. Crossing the delapidated railway bridge at the dock lock gates, and wondering if it would collapse. Running up and down the ballast at new dock. Day and evening bus trips from the side of the town hall,and the sing song on the return journey. Hearing the town hall clock chime from my grandparents house in Pembrey Rd. Watching bowls matches in Park Howard followed by an ice cream in the conservatory. Getting off the train at the station, crossing the footbridge to see the magnificent castle class steam engine that had hauled us from Cardiff. Seeing a row of South Wales Transport buses outside the station.The noise from the stamping in Bryn Rd where we lived a few doors away from my grandparents. So many happy memories.
Mon Jan 16 12:28:14 2006
Mark Rudkin - Toronto, Canada
This is bringing back memories of Friday and Saturday nights at the Glenn Ballroom! The Moonraker, a beer in the Stepney! and many other pubs.. Isalnd House, Masons, Princess Head! Those were the days... :-)
Thu Jan 12 20:58:24 2006
Marc, Llanelli
Llanelli has improved so much in the last 10-15 years; just pay a visit to the Millenium Coastal Park. Great night life, great community and kick-ass rugby team!
To Roo, Trimsaran and Rob from London. Check out cycaonline.org, your local children's charity. Clubs running daily, one for the youth starting back on Wednesday. Come give us your support!
Sat Jan 7 16:11:25 2006
Geraint Jones
I adore being from Llanelli firstly bcoz of the welsh passion there and also bcoz the people there are amazin every1 is freindly and warming. I would recomend Bengal Lancer Indian restraunt to any1 in Llanelli or visiting Llanelli. I personally think its the best ever its on Murray St.
Mon Jan 2 22:46:31 2006
Beki From Llanelli
Love the Pubs, the clubs and the people
Thu Dec 15 20:19:37 2005
lisa and leanna from cefn caeau
we luv llanelli it's so great 4 they're nightclubs we luv 2 party in tompepps x x x
Tue Dec 13 14:19:09 2005
Craigster from town
Good place 2 live best time is at nite in Tompeps, bring on da dance music and all da ladies...
Wed Dec 7 01:23:22 2005
Sophie from Llanelli
I love Llanelli and always will do. The rubby team is fav and there are loads of things 2 do there. I never want 2 move out of Llanelli because it's my home now!!! I hope everyone else who come and visit like it 2 cos I know I do!
Sun Dec 4 09:47:05 2005
stuart,llanelli
llanelli is cool there a few good things here and the scarlets rule
Wed Nov 30 11:51:55 2005
timmo
llanelli is da best place in wales to be coz of all da smart boys
Wed Nov 30 10:27:35 2005
adam luke nd timmo llanelli
llanelli is da best place in wales to be coz of all da smart girls!...
Wed Nov 30 10:26:38 2005
Sarane, Lara and Lisa llanelli
Hi evry1 best place 2 b is Llanelli its gr8, u get lots of fun u name it. Scarlets till we die xxx
Tue Nov 22 14:03:57 2005
Beth Thomas
Llan is best
Let all other areas rest
A good night out
Is guaranteed without a doubt
Be there or be highly square!!!
Wed Nov 16 12:54:11 2005
danielle n stacey burryport
llanelli is great tompeppers is the place to b luvin it
Wed Nov 16 12:04:20 2005
Roo Trimsaran
I was brought up in Tumble just outside Llanelli but always felt it my home town. I went to England to live for 10 yrs,and coming back to see changes lifts my spirit to how it was before I left. Carmarthenshire keep up the good work and Do us a big favour and make a place where kids can hang out from 6pm until 9:30pm weekdays and All day on weekends. We need something for the 11 to 16 yr olds.
Mon Nov 7 23:03:14 2005
Alannah from Llanelli
Tom Peps is da place 2 be...Llanelli is jus right off it party on evry1 xx
Sat Oct 15 15:06:49 2005
Natz Leaz and Sarah
Llanelli rocks, its getting betta with all the new buildings we r aving!!!!But we av a very disapointin cinema!!! We want an outdoor cinema a drive in one!! We love it coz of our rugby team and that we were born there!!!!!!And were brought up in this place it will always b our home!!
Mon Oct 3 12:46:03 2005
Anna and Narelle
Llanelli is a good place to get hammered!! Joke!!I like the shops and the scenery!! The beach is also a good place to chill and sunbath when we got the weather!! Lol!! Lvz ya all us x x
Mon Oct 3 12:30:31 2005
Bronwen & Beth from Llanelli
Tom Peps is not the place to be!
Mon Oct 3 11:57:48 2005
Hannah and Claire from Kidwelly and Burry Port
We love going to Llanelli for the nice environment when you go shopping. Llanelli not only has a great selection of shops, but also other entertainment such as Sandy Water Park and the coastal road. Perfect for you and your partner to go for evening walks.
Mon Oct 3 11:56:58 2005
Barry Jones from Fflint, North Wales
Just a quick word to the people of Llanelli- Thank You SO much for the hospitality and kindness during my last visit down there!
As a 'Gog', I've been visiting many parts of S.Wales and I've had a fantastic time wherever I've been.
I must admit, I was a bit nervous (to say the least!) before I come to each town down there, but I'm always made to feel very welcome and have such a good laugh in the pubs, some really hilariously funny and warm-hearted people to be found.
Everyone thought I was a liverpudlian at first, until in one pub (I think it was The Celtic Arms!), I stood up and sang 'Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau' which ended in everyone's spontaneous applause!
Cymru Am Byth!!
Wed Sep 7 22:04:01 2005
Tom Elder LLanelli
I love Llanelli because it's so quiet and peaceful, and no one minds just popping over whenever, cause no-one leaves cause there's nowhere better to go in the world!
Mon Aug 22 17:29:41 2005
Cochyn Y Cwm - Goetre Wen
If you have'nt tracked Felinfoel beer from the brewery to its source up the valley, past the baptising pools and under the waterfalls and through the woods, then walked back down the Mynydd Mawr through the fantastic overgrown gorge - you haven't lived.
The Lliedi from the brewery upstream should be a heritage site.
Mon Aug 22 15:24:02 2005
Carl from Llanelli
I was just blessed by my visit to Llanelli, after living in the U.S.A. for the last 16 yrs it was great to go home and see the old town. I to have fond memories of playing in Stradey Woods, going down to the beach, watching the Scarlets play. I still have many family members who still work and live in the area. The pints in the Barbican, and then onto Raffels,and then to round the night of with a curry. Many many good memories. Llanelli u maybe out of my sight but your never away from my heart. Comon the Scarlets...
Sun Aug 7 05:07:35 2005
Rich and Daz Llanelli
Me and Daz have lived in this town all our lives, it's a pretty good place for fishing and we appreciate what the local council have done to improve the area over the past few years and what is still being done today. This September I am leaving Llanelli to go to Aberystwyth Uni for 4 years, this will be the first time I've lived outside of this town and to be quit honest I'm really gonna miss the place. Hope to come back one day, but not too soon!
Sun Jul 3 02:18:37 2005
Tony Hopkins - Australia
My parents left Llanelli in 1966 and we arrived in Melbourne in December of that year after travelling through the Panama Canal. When we arrived the temp. was over 100 degrees. Lived in Melbourne all these years and I am now 43, after arriving in Melbourne when I was 5. Would love to get back there one day because I love the Welsh language and the people...
Mon Jun 13 15:37:31 2005
Pete - Worcester
I have been away from Llanelli now for 8 years or so, but the place is still in my heart and soul. I will return one day soon to show my new family the place where I grew up, an ideal place to live back then. It was safe, there was plenty of work, and we always had lots to do, besides the usual adolescent mischief. I would be interested to hear from anyone who grew up in and around Cefn Caeua in the 70s and 80s who went to Stebonheath School. What's happened to it is it still standing?
Thu May 19 11:23:14 2005
Nonny from Cardiff
I moved to Llanelli last year for a while, and hopefully going back there for good by the end of year. I love it there!! The people are great -full of character! But don't you think there are too many boy racers bombing around the place?
Wed May 18 22:22:26 2005
Billings 4rm Cefn Caeau
Tom Peps is da place 2 be on da wkend yea I luvs it come on all da lads !!!! Love ya Billings xx xx x x
Sun May 15 15:09:06 2005
Laura Wills
I luvs Llanelli I do cause its best place ever . . .
Wed May 4 22:04:46 2005
Jason from Cardiff now Llanelli
Moved to Llanelli recently and the people here are gr8,very laid back. Not like Cardiff. Never had any trouble on a nite out. Needs more nightlife in the week though.
Fri Apr 29 16:45:35 2005
Stu
Llanelli is a good place to live but they need more shops.
Fri Apr 22 10:09:09 2005
Lisa, Jade and Rach from Llanelli
Llanelli is a gd place 2 live but it's also boring sumtimes. There needs 2 be more of a night life going on. Also better boys. There needs 2 b more clothes shops in town. Every1 is so friendly here and have a laugh 2getha.
Mon Apr 18 14:23:42 2005
Dan from Llanelli now in Taunton
I love going home to Llanelli it still has all the charisma as when I left. Still make a point of going out on Saturday night, it's three times the size of Carmarthen, so it has more of a variety of pubs and clubs and of course has one of most famous rugby teams ever.
Sat Apr 2 12:15:21 2005
Row Llanelli - ish
Well Llanell is ok. Nights out are so so. I suppose llanelli isn't all that bad. I think the worst part of Llanelli is the North Dock what a waste of money the cafe should have been a seafood restaurant or something better than a cafe that is only open in the day and doesn't take into account the views at night. But besides that Llanelli is going up in the world.
Sun Mar 27 20:23:49 2005
Keith Devereux in Llanelli
I have holidayed here for several years with my family and we liked it so much we have now moved here. The people of Llanelli are the friendliest anywhere and have made us feel really welcome. We love living here, It truly is Gods Country!
Fri Mar 25 08:15:44 2005
Terry Price - Llanelli
Llanelli is gr8, the place 2 b is Tom Peps, mad 4 it 24/7.
Tue Mar 22 16:45:09 2005
Mel and Lidz from Llanelli
We love Llanelli coz our mates are here and have a laugh up Park Howard and marions. Scarlets are wicked.
Tue Mar 8 12:19:38 2005
Lisa, Elise and Jenny from Llanelli
We luv living in Llanelli coz all of our m8s live here and we all have a laugh 2getha. Theres lots of pubs and niteclubs 2 go out to. And its a very socialising place with some gd looking boys. :-) x x x
Fri Feb 25 15:23:07 2005
S. Philips - Bermuda
I am fortunate enough to have married a Welshman, a son of Llanelli, who came to Bermuda 23 years ago and never left. He has taken the time to introduce me to his wonderful village and much of Wales over the past 20 years and I truly understand his love and sense of place. We eagerly anticipate our forthcoming visit this summer ...
Mon Feb 14 11:24:24 2005
Tubs from Llanelli
The town is brilliant if you have short hair and like dance music, but to me and my friends, the town is predjudice against Rockers who happen to be the most decent residents of the town!
Mon Feb 7 14:53:43 2005
Luke from Llanelli
In one word- SCARLETS
Wed Feb 2 10:10:36 2005
Minty from Poole
I left Llanelli about 1977 but often return as I still have good friends and some relatives there. Even though the town has run down over the years the thing I miss most is Llanelli people's sense of humour and the way they make outsiders feel welcome. I may return at intervals of a year or more and when I do it's as if I've only just been up the road. People make a place after all and Llanelli has quality people in abundance.
Wed Jan 26 22:40:28 2005
Carol from Llanelli
I moved to Llanelli after living in Scotland for many years. I think it is great,it has a good shopping centre, market,the people are really friendly. It is accessable to so many other towns and villages. I am able to visit family who live nearby.
Sun Jan 16 06:06:08 2005
Yaz from Swiss Valley
Llanelli rocks it has a wicked town and a load of cool places to hang out. And who's da best rugby team? SCARLETS!!!
Sat Jan 15 12:44:40 2005
Luke Evans (Chunk)
I luv Llanelli because all of my friends are here and mostly because its a gangster paradise.
Mon Jan 10 14:57:15 2005
Alisa from Llanelli
I was born and raised in Llanelli, and luckly for me I've had the chance to move about from place 2 place. I've enjoyed my travels but there is no place like home.
Fri Jan 7 14:50:30 2005
Nick from Cwmbran
Back in 2003 I was a regular visitor to Llanelli as my girlfriend at the time lived there. Over a period of time I fell in love with the people and the place, and have very fond memories, how I would love to go back.
Tue Jan 4 13:57:32 2005
Luke Morris Llanelli
Llanelli is the best town in Wales in the UK, everywhere. Come on the Scarlets.
Mon Dec 27 16:13:03 2004
James p1
I luv's it cos I live's in it see but.
I luv's a good night in Bar Lunatic I do, see cos it's blinkin mental innit mun.
Llanelli ladies is the best cos they is all darlins.
SOSPAN TIL I DI
Wed Dec 22 13:37:21 2004
From the USA
I heard so many things about Llanelli I would LOVE to visit one day!!
Thu Dec 16 15:02:43 2004
Dai
I luvs Llanelli becos I likes the rygbi team that we has. Scarlets till I die.
Wed Dec 8 15:58:29 2004
Liam Davies
I love Llanelli coz of the rugby team.
Thu Dec 2 20:47:08 2004
Rob from London
I moved from Llanelli only a year ago but I'm glad.
As much as I love the town it saddens me to see it's steady decline.
However much money is being put into making the town look nicer it isn't changing the nature of the town.
I can walk around the streets of central London at any any hour of the day and feel safer that I do in Llanelli.
Don't get me wrong, I still love the town, all of my family are there and my friends and it is one of the most beautiful towns in the country but when I see gangs of kids roaming the town centre at all hours of the night and the lack of respect they have for anyone else I feel sick to my stomach. There hasn't been anything for kids in Llanelli to do for a long time and instead of tarting up shopping centres, build youth clubs or drop in centres where kids can go instead of terrorising people outside Theatre Elli.
Thu Dec 2 10:31:52 2004
Andrea Griffiths
Always will love Llanelli. Friendly warm people close community who all help each other and I know that especially.Thank you all.
Wed Dec 1 21:53:16 2004
Karl from Saffron Walden
I was born & bred in Sospan (Glasfryn Hospital) hundreds of years ago and educated at Bigyn Hill then finally onto Stebonheath Secondary Modern. Some excellent/interesting pubs around in those days - York Hotel, Ty Melyn, The Stripmill, to name but three. Also had some great nights at the Glen Ballroom, and who could forget the jewel in Llanelli's crown - the 'Cabaret Candlelight'! I remember on one occasion seeing Dorothy Squires and Acker Bilk there!
Yes, Llanelli has changed a lot but I still get a thrill every time I visit!
Sun Oct 10 11:21:51 2004
Danica Llanelli
Llanelli is gr8, best looking blokes in Wales. Tom Peppers is da place 2b on a Sat nite.
Mon Oct 4 18:36:21 2004
Zoe from North Wales
I have only visited Llanelli once when I was younger and hardly remember much of Llanelli, and I forgot all about Llanelli until I met someone from there on holiday a few weeks ago. I never before believed in love at first sight but I believe that from the short time we spent together, Nick (from Llanelli) you and I are a perfect match. But the sad thing is that I cannot contact him or find him because I forgot his surname, and I only know a few little details about him :(
Wed Sep 1 01:01:04 2004
the beccas and bert from llanelli
we love llanelli coz its cool. tom peppers is the place 2 be, thats how cool we r! theres so much to do, use ur imagination! come visit us!
Fri Aug 13 17:31:24 2004
Pat Lewis (Evans) Cardiff
I love Llanelli because I was born there. I also remember Stradey Woods climbing over the rocks on Beach Road over the railway line and sitting for hours on the rocks watching the waves break onto the rocks. I left Llanelli 35 years ago but I still love to go back it will always hold a special place in my heart.
Wed Aug 4 15:11:55 2004
Arwel Morgan - Five Roads (Now in RSA)
I was born in Sylen Bungalow in Five Roads.
I have been living in S.Africa for the past 32 years, but my heart is and always wiill be in Wales. Llanelli I remember for the good old days, the Glen, the drives to the Gower, the people themselves. Yes the old town has changed, and a lot of people have moved on, but it's still worth coming "home" and reminisce with old friends and family over a "pint"
Wed Jul 28 15:51:21 2004
Rob from Llanelli
Uve got to love Llanelli coz it's fab, Cefn Sidan, Llanelli 'beach', it's all gonna be good in a few years. Got to remember Moonraker and Baileys as classic Llanelli hangouts!
Tue Jul 20 21:24:10 2004
Andy Fisher Felinfoel Llanelli
In the words of D:Ream "Things Can Only Get Better". Llanelli's old town centre is to receive a £6mil. face lift.
Excellent news, but what makes me call this place home is the people. Ymlaen Llanelli!
Tue Jul 13 13:08:03 2004
Steve from Mid Glamorgan
I would like to thank the way the staff helped me when I had a epiletic seizure in the Asda store Murray street branch. The first-aider Yvonne was very helpful indeed and stayed with me on the shop floor with John until I came out of it and was alright to come home. Thanks again it was very nice to have helpful staff like that. Yvonne was marvellous and kept talking to me and got me something to drink when I was fully awake and getting my energy back. It was a pleasure shopping in that store and will go there again next time I am in the area. Thanks to the management team as well.
Thu Apr 22 21:50:12 2004
A Visitor from Warton, Lancashire
I regularly visit South Wales and enjoy seeing the changes for the better that have taken place since I left the region. Last Wednesday (7th April) my friend Steve and I went to Dan-yr-Ogof Caves for the first time in over twenty years. After this we proceeded to Llanelli, took a look around and decided to do some shopping in Asda before heading back to Bridgend.
Unfortunately, Steve who has epilepsy, had a seizure in the store and knowing what to do I reassured the staff and customers of what should be done and not to panic.
We were the centres of attention for almost an hour for passing customers due to Steve resting after the seizure, with some being rather curious offering some help and suggested calling an ambulance during the seizure. They were getting a bit worried and it was nothing out of the ordinary so at this moment it wasn’t anything to worry about and should an ambulance be needed I am sure my instincts will make me ask for one.
However, the first aid assistant Yvonne was calm, confident, very helpful and talkative filling me in on what has changed over the years while we were waiting for Steve to get back to normal and I told her how I was connected with the area. We both had a good talk and it was more enjoyable than just waiting around doing nothing else.
It was certainly a day to remember but passed by peacefully and if people remain calm like most of them did in situations like this it would be better for everyone around as well as the patient.
On behalf of both of us, I would like to thank Yvonne and the other staff at Asda who helped us out and coped very well.
Fri Apr 16 13:47:45 2004
Jac from Pwll
I love Llanelli because I now live in Glasgow!
Lovely things - Stradey Woods, Parc Howard, the view across to the Gower from my house in Pwll.
Not so lovely things - the sunken (drunken) gardens, the bus terminus, The Glen.
Fri Mar 26 13:07:45 2004
Steve from Saffron Walden
Llanelli - a lovely, ugly place! Unfortunately, whenever I return to Llanelli these days it always saddens me to see how run down the town centre looks. However, memories are better things! Stradey Park on a Saturday afternoon to see the all-conquering Scarlets; the view across to the Gower from the Bigyn; walks round Swiss Valley; the beach at Cefn Sidan - all pleasant memories of some happy years in Sospan!
Wed Mar 24 07:57:13 2004
Sharon King (Howells) from Croydon
I love Llanelli because I was born there. I love the memories of my childhood, walking through Stradey Woods from Pwll, eating ice cream in the conservatory in Parc Howard, going down to the beach from Sandy Rd, salty Carmarthen Maid butter from wooden tubs in the indoor market, peering over the bridge next to Woolworth at the Lliedi. I even remember the trolley buses. It's much changed now but I still feel I'm home when I visit.
Wed Mar 17 16:10:33 2004
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