Our Christmas Fayre held at the farm on the 26th November which was organized and run by volunteer Sarah Gray raised an incredible £5,003.15!!!!!!

Sarah Gray’s achievements and focus to turn  her vision for the Christmas Fayre into a reality was made possible by an amazing amount of people whose  generosity, kindness and support knew no bounds. On behalf of the horses and ponies who through no fault of their own have found themselves in a rescue charity totally dependent on people who care, a MASSIVE thank you goes to the people who helped Sarah make it all possiable:


Jamie Card and Andy Gray who spent  days constructing the marquees, clearing up afterward, providing all the equipment,  and for running the BBQ.

Sheena Petrie, Sonya Hawthorne, Sarah Shakleton Jones for organizing, producing and distributing posters, collecting, sorting and wrapping hundreds of donations and prizes, cleaning and preparing the portacabins, helping on the day and clearing the aftermath.

Emyr Williams Lluest’s very kind neighbour for letting us use his field as a car park and for lending us his generator.

Ivor Thomas Plant Hire for clearing the yard of mud with his digger, and to Colt who laid 15 tonnes of woodchip, both organised by Jamie.

All the staff at Claytons Animal Feeds in Ammanford for their unbelievable and continued support, and for their many, many generous donations.

Emma Edwards & Llandovery College choir and musicians for an afternoon of entertainment. Gillie Rowland and Rhian Mai Hubbard for also singing and playing so beautifully.

Andrew Edwards who was a superb Santa, Delyth Orourke, Carwyn George and Bethan Matthews who were excellent elves.

Anthony Frost,  of  Welsh Cottage Cakes and Pencader Bakery for kindly donating all the cakes on the refreshment stall.

Everyone who helped and  ran a stall:  Jamie Card, Andy Gray, Sonya Hawthorne, Sheena Petrie, Sarah Shakleton Jones, Sue Thoma, Sandy Leggiter, Carole Gray, Hilda Ditchburn Pauline George, Kayla Orourke, Kath Hawkins, Marj Hawkins, Monica Ward,  Jaquie Brown, Non  Davies, Pauline  Howkins, Bethan Mathews and Tanya  Martin from Claytons for running a worming & health stand

To the wonderful team  who did a sterling job in the car park: Chris Masters, James Masters, Phil Thomas, Jeff Leggit and Frank Ward.

To Helen Hughes and Heather Parker, for donating prizes, selling raffle tickets helping with preparations and much much more! 


Nina Salt for also selling tickets.

Lluest’s Gloucestershire Support Group for donating  box’s and box’s of wonderful gifts and toys to sell.

Owen Davies for making Lluest clocks to sell and taking photographs. Amy Quant for organizing the press releases and publicity, and for making jam & knitted goodies

Llansawel Shooting Club for lending us their marquee and cooking equipment.

Andrew Thomas at Roy Thomas Farm Supplies for donating horse and dog treats.

To everyone who provided auction prizes and Raffle Prizes:
Sharon Evans
Huw Rees Bridal, Llandeilo
Samantha Taylor – Forest Edge B&B
Brian Bumbarton – APSM
Toast, Llandeilo
Claytons Animal feeds, Ammanford
LJ Bailey & Sons Butchers, Llangadog
The Old Cross, Ammanford
Creations Hair Salon, Betws
Julie Swoboda
Karen Manuel
BHS Cabo Carmarthenshire
Sutherland Leather
Megan Rogers who donated 2 auction lots
Laura Robinson The Georges, Haverfordwest
and Amanda Gordon

Small charities depend on people being selfless. Lluest is no exception. Words in this instance seem a very inadequate way to express sincere and heartfelt thanks. 

Here are some photos from the day. We cannot show too many because of protecting the children who appear in the majority of them.

Andy and Jamie man the very popular  BBQ


Father Christmas in his grotto


Tilly and Sixpence gave the reindeer a break and helped Father Christmas in the grotto.



Volunteer Jackie mans the tack stall

Llewelyn shows everyone how handsome he is


Patchwork smiles for the camera


The refreshments stall run by Kath, Marj and Monica was out of this world



and the children's festive welly competition was great fun for everyone


All photos by kind permission of Owen Davies