Community

New venue for Havens carnival

Published

11 years ago

July 24, 2014

A BRAND NEW venue for The Havens Community Carnival has had to be found for the annual event which takes place this year on Saturday, August 2.

Broad Haven School is the traditional venue, but due to major building works taking place during the summer holidays, the carnival event has had to be moved to the Sandyke Road Football Field in Broad Haven. “We are all turned around this year,” said Carnival Committee member Dave Hopewell. “The fancy dress parade and floats procession will be in reverse, starting outside the school gate at 1:30pm and walking northwards along the seafront, Milmoor Way and up Sandyke Road to the Football field.” He added: “Best of British is the theme for 2014, so we want everyone to wave their Union Jack flags. The fun events in the main ring will reflect the theme, weíve got Carnival Crufts, and weíre very excited about our main event – Baa-ascot sheep racing and the newest game Wimble-bin! The ladies of the WI will be judging The Great British Bake-Off too, so weíre hoping the bakers of Pembrokeshire will bring lots of lovely cakes along.” This popular carnival attracts over 1000 visitors every year for a funpacked afternoon, and the funds raised are used to support local groups and projects. This entertaining carnival features the Best of British traditions. A colourful procession, which will be led by the 2014 Carnival King, Jenson Ritchie and Queen, Amelia Hardwood will parade the length of the seafront. Fairground rides, bouncy castles and time-honored games; coconut shy, bottle stall, lucky dip and of course the now famous, egg-throwing competition will keep the youngsters amused whilst everyone will find something they fancy; at strawberries and cream corner or a WI cream tea or carnival BBQ. Anyone wishing to have a stall at the carnival can contact Dave Hopewell on 01437 781497.

Community

Narbelles WI support Food Bank with festive donation

Published

18 hours ago

December 14, 2025

Tom Sinclair

Group marks December meeting with charity collection and Christmas celebrations

NARBELLES WI rounded off the year with a festive December meeting featuring a bring-and-share buffet, party games and a Secret Santa gift exchange.

Members also used the occasion to support families in need across the county, collecting food items and presenting a £120 cheque to Ann Watling from Pembrokeshire Food Bank. The donation represents the proceeds of the group’s bucket collection during Narberth Civic Week 2024.

A spokesperson for the WI said the group was delighted to finish the year “with fun, friendship and a chance to give something back to the community.”

(Photo: Narbelles WI members presenting the cheque to Ann Watling, Pembrokeshire Food Bank.)

Community

Annual charity carol service raises funds for good causes

Published

2 days ago

December 13, 2025

Tom Sinclair

MID and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service held its annual Charity Carol Service on Wednesday (Dec 10) at Ebeneser Baptist Chapel in Crymych.

The event brought together members of the local community alongside Fire Service staff for an evening of carols, readings and festive refreshments, marking the Christmas season in a warm and inclusive atmosphere.

This year’s service supported two important charities — the Fire Fighters Charity and Cancer Research Wales — with all proceeds going directly towards their ongoing work.

A total of £597 was raised on the night, which will be shared equally between the two charities.

The Service thanked the congregation at Ebeneser Baptist Chapel for hosting the event, as well as everyone who gave their time, support and generosity to make the evening such a success.

Community

3 Amigos toy bike run under way across Pembrokeshire

Published

2 days ago

December 13, 2025

Tom Sinclair

Castle Inn fun runners back festive charity event

THE ANNUAL 3 Amigos Christmas toy bike run is under way this afternoon (Saturday), with hundreds of motorcyclists setting off from Pembroke to raise funds for children’s services.

Riders gathered at The Commons car park in Pembroke from around midday before departing shortly after 1:00pm. The festive convoy is travelling along its traditional route, taking in Pembroke Dock and continuing through parts of the county including Neyland, Milford Haven and Haverfordwest.

The event is organised by the 3 Amigos and Dollies Motorcycle Group and has become a much-anticipated Christmas tradition in west Wales, with toys and donations collected for children receiving care within the Hywel Dda University Health Board area.

Also supporting the event are fun runners from the Castle Inn in Pembroke, who have been fundraising in aid of the 3 Amigos. The group are pictured alongside participants from today’s run.

The 3 Amigos have been raising funds for children’s wards and health charities for more than twenty-five years, with their Easter and Christmas events continuing to make a positive difference to young patients and their families.

Organisers have thanked the public for their support and asked road users to be mindful of the large convoy as it passes through towns and villages this afternoon.

Photo caption:
Festive fundraising: Fun runners from the Castle Inn, Pembroke, pictured supporting the 3 Amigos Christmas toy bike run (Pic: Martin Cavaney/Herald)