Christmas Whist Drive: St. Mary's Church Christmas Whist Drive will be held at the hall on Wednesday, December 3, at 8 pm.

Christmas Poultry Bingo: On Tuesday, December 9, there will be the popular annual Poultry Bingo organised by Whitland Memorial Hall. Poultry prizes for 'Lines' and 'Houses', with something a bit extra for the Flyers. Also, a chance to win a Christmas hamper or one of the many prizes in the excellent raffle. Eyes down at 8 pm. As usual with this bingo no winner goes home empty handed.

Christmas Market: On Saturday, December 13, with delicious non-alcoholic mulled 'wine' (apple juice) and mince pies to warm you up and remind you that Christmas is not that far away. Start outside with some extra fresh vegetables (potatoes, carrots, beetroot, swede, parsnip, cabbage, etc. etc.). Follow it with a Christmas wreath, half-a-dozen free range eggs or some delicious cheese from the Carmarthenshire Cheese Comapny. There is also organic, tender and delicious lamb and beef and a wide assortment of baked delicacies, from savoury pies, rolls and pasties to scones, cakes, cupcakes, brownies, flapjacks and many other sweet bakes. Lastly, but certainly not least, two stalls with award-winning jams, chutneys, sauces and salsas. You can find more details about the produce on offer and its producers on the Whitland Produce Market Facebook page. As ever, the market is on the second Saturday of the month from 9.30 am to 12.30 pm. For more information, please leave a message on 01994 240127, email [email protected]">[email protected] or see the Whitland Produce Market page on Facebook for the latest information.

Christmas Craft Fayre: To complement the Produce Market on December 13, there will be a Gift and Craft Fayre. Varied styles of jewellery by Nikki, Rhian and Emma, Sean Barry's woodcraft, greetings cards and Christmas decorations from Barbara Matthews, soapy goods, candles, scarves, etc. from Bubbles and Baubles, pottery from Widge, candles from Pearl's Dream Candles, ironwork from Ferric Fusion, needlework, knitted goodies, etc. etc. etc. Too great a variety to list here and some new stalls too. Don't miss this great opportunity to buy really original Christmas presents, all made by locally. For more information please leave a message on 01994 240127, email [email protected]">[email protected] or see the Whitland Produce Market page on Facebook for the latest information.

Bump to Baby: Are you pregnant or have a baby under 12 months? If that is the case, then the Bump to Baby Group will provide you with a great opportunity to meet with other Mums (or Mums to be) and benefit from their experience by exchanging ideas and tips. The sessions are organised by the local health visitor, Diana Beavan (tel. 01994240132), and Lynwen (tel. 07837396016) from Twf, who are on hand to offer advice. The group meets every Tuesday from 10 am. They will be holding a Christmas Party on December 16 (drop-in one of the sessions for more details) and after a two-week break will be back on Tuesday, January 6.

YCwtch Llaeth - Whitland BreastFeeding Support Group: Come along to meet and chat to other breastfeeding mothers and meet the breastfeeding counsellor. Every Thursday in the Whitland Memorial Hall from 10.30 am to 12.30 pm. For more information, please contact Kal (01545 580559).

Little Melodies: Energetic, musical singing and movement session for 'pre-school tots', weekly on Wednesday mornings (10.15 am). With nursery rhymes, songs, bean bags, bubbles and lots more by Little Melodies. Join in to encourage your children's interest and enjoyment of music and socialising skills. For more information, please call Amanda Davies on 07870 459502, visit http://www.littlemelodies.co.uk">www.littlemelodies.co.uk or look them up on facebook.

RSVP's Welcome Friends: Find out more about this project aimed at reducing isolation and loneliness amongst older people by contacting Anne May on 07788 310443 or email [email protected]">[email protected].

1st Whitland Rainbows and Brownies: For information on the group and its activities, please contact Christine on 07989 552989 or Eleanor on 07854 967369.

Rock 'n' Roll: Learn how to Jive! Classes in the Memorial Hall every Monday evening from 7 pm.

Whitland Works Well: The Whitland Job Club is held on a Tuesday in the Memorial Hall from 1.30 - 3.30 pm and is open to all from Whitland and surrounding area. Jobseekers can get support and advice on finding work. Run in partnership with other agencies (Job Centre Plus, Workways, 1 Sir Gâr, Career Wales, Debt and Benefit Advice, etc.), Whitland Works Well gives people in Whitland and surrounding areas the chance to meet others looking for work, build new contacts, share job hunting experiences and get advice on interview techniques, CVs and even volunteering opportunities. If you are looking for work (full-time or part-time), need help setting up your Universal Job Match account, want some advice on the benefits available if out of work or unable to work because of illness, injury or disability, then drop-in on a Tuesday afternoon at the Memorial Hall. There is free computer and internet access for job searches and if you don't have a computer you can access your Universal Job Match Account for free using one of the club's computers. Training and confidence building workshops or signpost to agencies who can offer help and support in employment and career opportunities are also available. For more information, just drop-in on a Tuesday, call 01994240127 and leave message (we'll get back to you as soon as possible), email: [email protected]">[email protected] or message Whitland Memorial Hall Facebook.