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

Sarah Gray's Christmas Fayre held at Lluest on behalf of Lluest Horse and Pony Trust on the 26th November raised an incredible £5,003.15!!!!!! This would not have been possible without a super human effort from Sarah who is still dropping off auction items and running round for the Trust. Weeks of planning and sleepless nights turned the Christmas Fayre in to a truly wonderful day. 
Without Sarah, this amazing fund raising event would never have happened, we are just too understaffed to attempt anything so ambitious. At the hardest time of year Shara's event has raised approximately one months running costs - the amount it takes to rescue and care for the 40 horses and ponies on the farm in an economy with ever rising costs. Needless to say the Trust nor I will never be able to thank Sarah enough. As most of you know this is not all Sarah has done. With the Nat West Community bid, plus her fund-raising stall in the summer Sarah has raised close on £12,000 for Lluest!!!!! If that was not enough Sarah has very kindly taken on the Trust adoptions and re vamped them and re launched the membership scheme. Sarah now runs both these areas on behalf of the Trust. Sarah - on behalf of the horses and ponies at the Trust and those we will further be able to help because of you. Thank you.

Photos and a list of everyone else who helped, donated and supported the Christmas Fayre will be posted soon.

Open Day Postponed

Unfortunately we have had to make the very hard decision to postpone our next open on the September 18th

The Raffle will still be drawn on this date and winners will be contacted.

Due to the economic climate we have had a number of loan ponies  returned to us. We are  also currently  inundated with calls for help from distressed owners who can no longer afford their animals and sadly we are receiving a never ending stream of calls about horses and ponies in trouble -  and we do all we can to help. Because of the unprecedented work load we are encountering during this very difficult and challenging time we believe our attention must be focused on the animals. Open days require a lot of work and we believe our first priority must be to the horses in ponies in our care and those reported to us who need help.

Open days usually help us raise about £2000.00 to £3000.00 - funds we desperately need to continue our work especially as we head into winter and escalating costs. 

WE NEED YOUR HELP! If you can do any fund raising on our behalf we would be so grateful! Lluest has always had a very special relationship with its loyal supporters and we need you more than ever! Coffee mornings, sponsored events, perhaps you can ask your local schools or clubs to be  involved? We also have envelopes we can give to you  to send off your used ink cartridges and old mobile phones to a company who will send us a donation in return. Another way you can help is if you have any bits of  broken gold jewellery you no longer want. If you would like to send it to us we can also turn it into money for the horses and ponies. Every penny you raise WILL make a difference! 

Barbara Bell one of our wonderful volunteers has very kindly offered to be our fund raising coordinator. Barbara will be your point of contact and we will also do all we can to help support your event.

Because of Barbara’s help we are now able to plan and  run smaller events ranging from talks, demonstrations and fun get-togethers. Watch this space! If you have an idea for an event please contact Barbara on 01639 631343

If you would like to be kept informed of events please join us on Face Book http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=53633783162&ref=ts  to be kept regularly up dated or send us your email address to go on our mailing list to receive mail shots.

Visitors are welcome at the trust but because we are so busy please make an appointment so a member of staff can be available to show you round.

Your support and help is truly appreciated.

Thank you from everyone at Lluest

 There were seven correct answers to the quiz run by Monica Ward at our recent open day, but the name drawn was that of Mr Charles Gratrix who wins £15.   Thank you to everyone who took part, to Monica who organized it and to the kind person who donated the prize money. 
The answers to the quiz were:-
1.Carnation 2. Dog Rose 3. Sweet William 4. Bluebell 5. Crocus 6. Daisy 7. Iris 8. London Pride 9. Honesty 10. Cowslip 11. Thrift 12. Snapdragon 13. Old Man's Beard 14. Gladioli 15. Monkshood 16. Buddleia. 17. Hosta 18. Busy Lizzie 19. Viola 20.Broom 

There are no words to describe how overwhelmed I am after our open day. We raised £2083.69!

The support from visitors, neighbours, friends, family and volunteers was amazing. Our two staff worked incredibly hard, Julia especially went far beyond the call of duty giving up her days off and working late in to the evenings with me to get everything ready. I also want to thank the community project helpers Jeff, Phil, Nathen and Guy, who did a huge amount to help us get the farm ready for the day and also on the day. I also want to thank everyone who came and gave donations over and above taking part in the day.

Thanks to all the volunteers who helped make it such a success -  we could not have done it without you!
Jeff Fish, Phil Fewings, Nathan Gape, Guy, Bethan Mathews, Tina Cheesman, Mark Cheesman, David Cheesman, Rosamond Cheesman, Jackie Brown, Catherine Brown, Trevor, Roger Davies, Angela Yardley, Anwen Braithwait, Marion Braithwaite, Bushra Braithwaite, Gwen, Yasmine, Monica & Frank, Jenni Nellist, Claire Hargrave, Kath, Kate, Non, Catherine Wynne and Victora.