Nadolig Llawen I Chi!

Yet again the weather has conspired to make the end of the year a difficult one for many people, particularly those of you in the more rural districts of the constituency. I really hope you will all take care in the snowy and icy conditions and heed the government’s travel warnings. At the same time I hope my younger constituents are enjoying a proper white Christmas with sledging, snow men and snowball fights!

On a serious note I am very concerned that many older residents may be put at risk because of the excessively cold weather, especially if boilers begin to malfunction. If you find yourself without heating, or know of older neighbours in this predicament, I would strongly advise you to contact Care and Repair. They are an excellent charity and do superb work in Neath to keep older people safe and secure.

My office will be closing today until Tuesday 4th January, when my staff and I will be back in action and ready to help you in any way we can. As always, it’s been a pleasure to serve the people of Neath in 2010 and I’m already looking forward to the new year and the fresh challenges that lie ahead.

Wishing you all a fabulous festive season and a happy and healthy start to 2011!

Gwenda