31/08/2026
Well where to begin......
Despite yesterday's long awaited rain, our family fun day went ahead and proved to be a bigger success than we could have imagined.
We can't thank each and everyone of you for yesterday.
Our first thank you's goes to everyone who braved the typical welsh weather to come out and support.
A massive well done to everyone including the kids who braved the rain and powered through for the annual Dai Brown charity bike ride. You raised over £200 for taking part.
The raffle raised an amazing £500 just waw. Thank you 🎉
The Auction, presented by the lovely Andy Wild, a massive £655. Absolutely blown away.
£250 in donations.....
* Slice & Dice
* Norman Thomas cars
* Swansea valley cardiac support group
And so many others who kindly donated on the day and prior to the day, we are eternally grateful.
A huge thank you goes to
Gareth Lewis, Ponty Butchers for the donation of bbq food which raised a total of £234.
And a thank you to Lawrence Grey for donating the rolls.
Between all of the above, along with the sale of sweets and name the dog, we are proud to announce that you have all raised a massive
🎉💕🙌 £2000 🙌💕🎉
For Marie Curie Cancer Care
A thank you goes to all the staff who worked non stop yesterday and to the volunteers who made it all happen yesterday.
Big thank you to
* Natalie
* Cerys
* Kathy & Jason & Rhodri
* Andy
* Local councillor Bob
Everyone who helped putting up and taking down the marquee, we would have been lost without it!
Thank you to Rob Glover for the entertainment.
Big thank you to Sean & Gareth who set up to play for us, only for the welsh weather to put the dampners on it...no pun intended!
And a huge thank you to all of the local businesses and residents who kindly donated to our raffle.
* Willow Bridal
* Rhos chip shop
* Wokstix
* Pontardawe Golf Club
* Neath Golf Club
* The Mond Golf Club
* The Globe
* Steve & Mandy Card
* Norman Lewis
* The Beauty House
* Sam sharp barbers
* Smiths Arms
* Lewis Fencing
* Indian cottage
* Cardamon
* Pontardawe arts centre
* Mansell Makes
* CL Hair studio
* Brows by Claire
* King's Pride
* Zoraiz
* Richard Price
* Lindsey Hunter Hair
* Chris Morris
* The Treatment Lodge
* Claire's hair and beauty
* Scrum Five
* The Dillwyn
* Rossellis Coffee House
I hope I haven't missed anyone out on the thank you's (apologies if I have), but we are all At The Smiths's so so grateful for all your support yesterday and proud to be a part of such a supportive community.
🙌 💕 Thank You 💕🙌
