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Torch Theatre offers the ideal christmas gift
ARE you a cinema goer? Do you enjoy live broadcasts? Do you love coming to your local theatre? Then look no further, as the Torch Theatre, Milford Haven has the perfect Christmas gift for you – a Torch Membership that will give you some great benefits to enjoy all year round.
Become a Spark, Flame or Beacon member at the Torch and support our theatre and the work the Torch does in the community. It really is the perfect gift for those passionate about the arts here in Pembrokeshire. By becoming a member not only will you have access to some great benefits – you’ll also be supporting the Torch Theatre to reach further with its artistic programme and its engagement projects across our community.
The Torch Theatre is well-known for its array of activities including the Torch Youth Theatre for children aged seven to 16 from across the county, who attend weekly classes; The Torch Voices Community Choir with singers of all abilities and ages; The Welsh National Opera Cradle Choir for people living with or caring for someone with dementia; My Moves – a weekly disability dance class; Parent and baby groups and summer schools and workshops covering creative writing, drama, dance and musical theatre.
Annie Taylor is the Torch Theatre’s Marketing Consultant and deals with fundraising. She says that the Membership scheme really is worthwhile.

She added: “The new Torch Membership scheme helps raise vital funds which ensures that the Theatre can continue its work on and beyond the stage, at the same time as giving you an exclusive insight into the world of theatre.”
As a Torch Member, not only will you save money, but you’ll also be invited to special events and you’ll have the opportunity to become more involved in your local theatre.
Three tiers of membership are on offer:
- SPARK offering young theatre lovers the opportunity to enjoy theatre and more at a great rate
- FLAME with the same benefits as the Sparks but for adults
- BEACON includes the Spark and Flame benefits but with some added extras
- Whether you are a Spark, a Flame or a Beacon member you will get a warm glow from supporting a growing community which is giving more people access to theatre and the arts as part of its outreach programme.
If you would like to become a Member or to buy a membership as a gift, contact the Torch Theatre on 01646 695267 or e mail [email protected].
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Hakin motorist banned after driving 14 times over drug limit
A HAKIN motorist has been banned from driving for three years after being caught behind the wheel with cocaine and benzoylecgonine in his system.
Mark Briskham, 53, of Waterloo Square, Wellington Road, Hakin, was stopped by police on January 5 as he drove a Ford Kuga along Steynton Road, near Milford Haven.
Blood tests carried out at the police station showed he had 800mcg of benzoylecgonine in his system. The legal limit is 50mcg.
He also had 64mcg of cocaine in his system. The legal limit is 10mcg.
Briskham pleaded guilty to two drug-driving charges when he appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court this week.
Magistrates disqualified him from driving for three years, taking into account a previous drug-drive conviction from 2020.
He was also fined £120 and ordered to pay £85 costs and a £48 surcharge.cr
Crime
Begelly man remanded over alleged May Day assault
A PEMBROKESHIRE man has been remanded in custody following an alleged May Day assault against a woman in Begelly.
Tomas Baker, 34, of Ty Dee, New Road, Begelly, is accused of assaulting the woman, causing actual bodily harm, at an undisclosed location in Begelly on May 1.
Baker appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court this week by video link from Swansea Prison.
He pleaded not guilty to the charge.
His trial will take place at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on June 22.
Crime
Waterston man denies child rape and sexual assault charges
A WATERSTON man has appeared before magistrates charged with 13 sexual offences against children, including three allegations of raping a girl under the age of 13.
Chaisee Price, 25, of Biggins Hill, Waterston, Milford Haven, appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court this week.
He faces three charges of raping a girl under 13, eight charges of sexually assaulting girls aged between five and eight, and two charges of intentionally inciting girls under 13 to engage in sexual activity.
The offences are alleged to have taken place between 2014 and 2019.
Price denied all charges.
Because of the seriousness of the allegations, magistrates declined jurisdiction and the case will now proceed to Swansea Crown Court on July 10.
Price was released on conditional bail.
The conditions include a daily electronically monitored curfew between 6:00pm and 6:00am, no contact with the prosecution witness, no unsupervised contact with children under 18, and a requirement to surrender his passport to police.
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