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15 News Carmarthen on Trump Revamped Llandeilo office reopens


ONE could not have failed to see


the pomp and ceremony on TV screens across Wales; every radio station appeared to be talking about one of America's biggest business tycoons and the imminent inauguration of the 45th President of the United States, Mr Donald Trump. The reaction to his election has been


divided and it could be said that he is the epitome of the 'Marmite Man'. The Herald took to the streets of the oldest town in Wales to try and gauge what the public thought of Mr Trump the man and Mr Trump the President. Martin Brammidge said: "He is not


a politician - he is a businessman. As a man, his record isn't great with the things he has said about women. He seems to be racist and sexist. He wants to ban all Muslims and he said some derogatory things about Mexicans. I think we will see protests in the UK if he visits; they are going on today. There are lots of women out protesting in London and, I believe, in Washington." Anne John said: "He is not a politician;


America should be worried. They should be very, very worried. What he delivers is what matters. In what he does, [he comes across] as a bit of a showman. I will judge him on his deeds. We will wait to see what he does for the American economy and


for us with some of the trade deals." Nicola Rowlands said: "He is a b


usinessman so perhaps he will take a different angle. He was voted in by the people of America so they should let him do his job now and do his best. It doesn't concern me what he does. It is a democracy and he was voted in. I think they made the right decision, really." Tony Davies said: "He is a rat. He


is rotten. He has put so many people out of business; he is terrible. In America, business pays and all of the nominees were propped up by big businesses. I think the vote was fair; I don't think it was rigged. I understand that he has the finger on the nuclear button. If you have ever looked into the handling of missiles in the US, it is terrible. America is big enough to isolate and look after itself. As I said, he is a rotten man." Phil Gryce said: "He is a big worry.


He has some very strange ideas, although if he can get a better relationship with Russia that would be good. I suspect that once he starts reading the papers and gets himself settled in he will do his best. He is quite right wing and he says he will reduce taxes but that won't help the poor. I think there is an element of truth in the suggestions that the vote was rigged. I don't think his election will have a big impact on Carmarthen."


Councillor to run London Marathon


Calum Higgins: Preparing for the London Marathon


FOLLOWING a period of


extensive refurbishment, the new look Llandeilo NFU Cymru/NFU Mutual office is officially open to local members and customers. The office, located on Rhosmaen


Street, welcomed visitors for a special reopening party to give members and customers the opportunity to see the new and improved facilities. NFU Cymru President Stephen


James, who conducted the official office opening, said: “It was a privilege to be asked to open the refurbished NFU Cymru office in Llandeilo. The office is housed in a grand old building and I’m pleased that the work that has taken place has been sympathetic to the building’s traditions, while also giving it a new lease of life and creating a welcoming environment for visitors and the brilliant team that work here. “The strength of NFU Cymru


lies in its local services provided by a dedicated team of professionals across Wales working on behalf of our members. The newly refurbished office in Llandeilo shows our commitment to strengthening our local offering and providing representation on a local and


national level, as well as in London and Brussels, too. With the challenges facing the industry as a result of Brexit, this comprehensive level of representation is more important than ever before.” While the look and feel of the


office may have changed, the friendly staff and excellent services on offer remain the same. The team is headed up by NFU Cymru/NFU Mutual Senior Group Secretary Gerwyn Davies, who is joined by Rhys Williams, who has


recently been promoted to the role of Assistant Group Secretary. Rhys, 27, farms with his parents at


nearby Talley, predominantly rearing dairy heifer replacements. Before joining the NFU Cymru/NFU Mutual team, he was previously employed as a lecturer at Coleg Sir Gar’s Gelli Aur campus. He also has experience of working at Wynnstay as an Animal Health Sales Specialist. Rhys married his partner, Carys, in a local ceremony in November last year.


C A RMA RT H E N S H I R E


COUNTY COUNCILLOR Calum Higgins will be running the London Marathon this year, hoping to raise over £2,000 for the Welsh cancer charity Tenovus. Calum ran last year's Cardiff Half


Marathon in a time of one hour, 43 minutes and 25 seconds, raising over £400 for Ty Hafan children's hospice. On running the London Marathon,


Calum said: "I enjoyed running the Half Marathon so much that I applied for a place in the London Marathon.


Places are very hard to get and Tenovus have offered me a place to run and fundraise for them. "I have a target of £2,000 to


raise and I'm pleased that I have this opportunity to raise some money for a Welsh-based charity." Donations can be made in support


of Calum's marathon fundraising via www.justgiving.com/fundraising/ Calumlondonmarathon or by hand delivery at 116 Penygarn Road, Tycroes, Ammanford.


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