THESE are some of the stories which made the headlines in the South Wales Guardian in the week ending Thursday, June 23, 1983.

Lilian Russ of Tirydail Lane, Ammanford, was awarded the BEM in the Queen's Birthday Honours List. Mrs Russ was a Girl Guide leader for many years.

Councillor Ken Burton put forward an idea to develop water sports on the River Amman at the monthly meeting of Ammanford Town Council. He suggested that the riverbank be developed from Betws Park for canoeing and rowing.

For the first time in decades, there was no June Fair held in Llandeilo

Worried residents of Tycroes and Penybanc lobbied the county council over Coal Board plans for a new tip at Wernos.

Carmarthen MP Dr Roger Thomas is heading a campaign for better health facilities in Llandybie.

Ammanford book borrowers are said to be among the best behaved in the county of Dyfed.

Cricketer Linton Lewis clocked up his fourth league century of the season for Ammanford.

The Glynhir golf Club ladies June medal was won by Elwyna Jones.