News
Be inspired during Adult Learners Week
The programme provides a range of opportunities for adults to learn new skills and try new activities, free of charge, in various locations around the county.
The schedule has been organised by Learning Pembrokeshire, Pembrokeshire County Council’s adult learning team.
Pembroke Dock Community Learning Centre will be kicking off the programme with a fantastic Open Day on Friday, June 15, from 10am to 2pm. The free activities include yoga and mindfulness, silk painting and cake decorating and there is also the chance to find out about the centre’s GCSE classes, starting in September.
On Saturday, June 16, from 10am, a Welsh Learner’s Festival will be held at the Cilgerran Wildlife Centre near Cardigan, with activities ranging from folk music workshops to lectures on local history, guided wildlife walks, and more. A presentation for this year’s Pembrokeshire Welsh Learner of the Year will also take place in the afternoon. The festival has been organised by Learning Pembrokeshire’s Welsh for Adults Service.
Come Sunday, June 17, there will be a wide range of fun packed family activities at Pembroke Dock Memorial Gardens from 12pm to 4pm, led by Springboard, Learning Pembrokeshire.
Tenby Community Learning Centre in conjunction with Tenby Library are also holding a packed programme of events.
On Monday, June 18, storyteller Phil Okwedy presents storytelling for adults between 7 and 9 pm.
On Wednesday, June 20, a coffee morning will take place between 10.30am and 12.30 pm, along with children’s story time linked to a family friendly stained-paper crafting session, and a stained glass demonstration.
A variety of free bite-size ‘have a go’ sessions will also be held throughout the day including using your tablet creatively, a learning Welsh taster, chair yoga and digital literacy – being safe online.
On Tuesday, June 26, a bitesize creative writing workshop, will take place from 7pm to 9pm. For more information on activities at Tenby, call Jo on 01437 770190 or email [email protected]
The Learning Pembrokeshire programme will culminate in a day of activities with a wide range of free taster sessions at Pembrokeshire Archives in Prendergast, Haverfordwest on Friday, June 22, from 10am-3pm. Whether you want to have a go at Welsh, learn how to use stop motion animation, make jewellery or have a go on the potter’s wheel, there is guaranteed to be something for everyone!
As well as inspiring adults to learn new things in Adult Learner’s Week, Learning Pembrokeshire will also be celebrating the achievements of its learners.
An exhibition of learners’ work will be on display in the Pembrokeshire Archives building and an official ceremony will be held to present awards to all the learners who gained accreditation during the last academic year.
Crime
Plea hearing for man accused of assault and strangulation
A HAVERFORDWEST man is appearing at Swansea Crown Court today (Friday, April 26) charged with assaulting and strangling a woman
Oliver Torkington, 38, of Pembroke Road, appeared at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court charged with two offences last month, and is in Swansea Crown Court today to make his plea, after the local court declined jurisdiction.
Torkington is alleged to have assaulted a woman in St Clears on March 23 and caused her actual bodily harm.
He is also accused of strangling her.
The case came before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on March 25 and Torkington has been remanded in custody since then.
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Community
Suspected explosive device found on west Wales beach
NEW QUAY Coastguard Rescue Team were tasked at 03:50 this morning following a report of suspected washed up Ordnance on Llanrhystud beach. Following an assessment by the Army Bomb Disposal Team it was discovered the item was not Ordnance. It was reported with good intent and thankfully there was no risk to the public.
Reporting of ordnance – Always be mindful of objects you may discover on our beaches.
Our shores are filled with history, but remnants from the past can still sometimes wash up on our shores today.
If you find something on the beach that’s an unusual size or shape, especially if it’s rusty, it could be an unexploded ordnance.
What should I do if I find something that looks unusual on the beach?
While it is very rare to find unexploded ordnance on a visit to the beach, bad weather and high tides can expose these objects. It’s important to be cautious, as ordnance comes in all shapes and sizes.
If you do come across something on the beach that you’re unsure of or suspect could be unexploded ordnance, please don’t touch it or move it. Call 999 and ask for the Coastguard – we will take immediate steps with the relevant partner authorities to keep people safe and ensure the item in question is disposed of correctly.
Farming
E-Tickets now on sale for Pembrokeshire County Show 2024
E-TICKETS are now on sale for this summer’s Pembrokeshire County Show, the largest county agricultural show in Wales. Preparations are coming together well for what is set to be a fantastic two days of livestock, competitions, attractions and much more.
General entry tickets for the show, taking place on Wednesday and Thursday, 14 & 15 August, are now available at an ‘early birds’ rate online from the website. Ticket prices have had to increase slightly to cover costs but still remain below 2019 charges. The early bird rate for Adults is £15, children £8 (5-16 years), Carers as well as children four years and under are free. Please visit: www.pembsshow.org to purchase your e-tickets.
Adam Thorne, President of Pembrokeshire Agricultural Society said, “At the event in August visitors will be able to tickle their tastebuds in the Castell Howell Food Hall, marvel at the livestock classes, enjoy watching the dog agility, be wowed by the showjumping, explore the horticulture, arts and crafts entries.
Shop ‘til they drop in the Country Market area, which will showcase over 40 quality local and award winning product and craft stalls and much more.”
Pembrokeshire Agricultural Society Membership packages are also available and these include admission to the Show and the Members’ Area. Purchasing membership of the society will support its aim to promote, advance and improve agriculture, horticulture and rural crafts and skills by the improvement of livestock and the demonstration and showing of livestock, machinery, crafts, products, methods and processes connected with agriculture and agricultural education in particular by the holding of an annual show. Full details are available on the website: Become A Member | Pembrokeshire County Show | Pembs Agricultural Society (pembsshow.org)
Putting together this event is hard work and requires an enormous effort by the staff, volunteers and trustees of Pembrokeshire Agricultural Society. The Society is indebted to so many for their commitment and support in helping host the event.
A special mention must go to the county show sponsors. Pembrokeshire Agricultural Society is proud to have many local, regular, sponsors who make the event possible.
Sponsorship Director, Richard Cole, said, “Sponsorship and Pembrokeshire County Show have been a successful combination for the last 45 years. Sponsors have enjoyed promoting their businesses through the varied mediums of banners, announcements, show rings, buildings, equine and livestock classes and championships over the years. It isn’t too late. If you’d like to discuss becoming a corporate sponsor please complete the form on our website: www.pembsshow.org.”
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