Prior to the May meeting of Kilgetty, Begelly Community Council, a talk on 'Communities as the Hub of Rural Life' was given by Cath Jones, of PLANED.

PLANED are currently creating a Draft Development Plan for the Kilgetty, Begelly, Reynalton and Thomas Chapel areas. The community council have been asked to comment on it to ensure that it is up to date and correct.

Following this talk, the council moved on to the business of the evening, with Clr. Pendleton being elected as new chairman and Clr. Ward as vice-chairman.

Outgoing chairman Clr Andrews was thanked for his work over the past year and was presented with a commemorative shield.

The Good Neighbour Scheme will start shortly in Kilgetty and Begelly. All local homes have received a questionnaire asking if they would like to volunteer for the scheme or if they require the services of the scheme. Anyone requiring further information can contact Rachel Gibby at Pembrokeshire County Council.

The Safe Routes to School proposal was approved by the Welsh Assembly Government. Work has started and will be completed by March 2010.

The pupils of Greenhill School will receive a letter of thanks for the willow weaving work they have done.

Planning applications received this month: Construction of dwelling, demolition of existing bungalow, Croft Caravan Park (no objection); refurbishment and extension of clubhouse, Croft Caravan Park (no objection); variation of conditions 2, 3 and 4 of planning consent, Croft Caravan Park (no objection); construction of games room, Croft Caravan Park (no objections); removal of conditions 2, 3 and 4 of planning consent, Croft Caravan Park (no objection); hedgerow removal and realignment. Ramshorn Farm. Templeton (no objection).

Reminders: The Pembrokeshire municipal service helpline number is 0845 602 1386. This number can be used for any municipal problems you may have.

Certificates of achievement are awarded to individuals or groups of people who residents think should be nominated for their good deeds, or volunteering their time and effort for the good of the community. If you know of anyone who you think deserves a certificate, please write to the clerk, Miss Louise Curran, at Awel-Y-Mor, Pendine, Carmarthen, Carms, SA334PA (telephone 07919 837745-01994453516).

Indoor bowls is available to all ages at the Community Centre on Mondays, 2 - 4.30 pm, and Thursday evenings, 7 - 9.30 pm.

The Library is open on Friday afternoon at the Community Centre.