News
Thrilling Pembroke County Cricket Club Under 13’s Final
IN a thrilling repeat of the Under 11’s final two years ago, Cresselly emerged victorious over Hook in the Pembroke County Cricket Club Under 13’s Junior League Final, held at Cresselly CC. This eagerly anticipated match lived up to expectations, showcasing a high standard of cricket from both teams.
Captain Charlie Holder of Hook won the toss and elected to bowl against Cresselly’s Phoenix Phillips. Hook’s bowlers started strongly, with Holder taking 2-5 and removing the dangerous Harry Broadhurst and Ieuan Prout. Rhys Tennick also contributed with tight bowling figures of 3 overs for 9 runs. At this stage, Ollie Toy (18) steadied the innings for Cresselly. Despite Mason Hughes (1-23) and Morgan Jones (1-23) making key breakthroughs, Cresselly’s Phoenix Phillips and Alfie Morgan turned the game with a decisive partnership. Both batsmen retired on 25, hitting three fours each, and helped Cresselly to a total of 112-4 in 20 overs.

Hook’s response began with Cody James (1-2) and Ollie Toy (2-2) quickly taking out key batsmen Olly Nutty and Rhys Tennick. Despite efforts from Charlie Holder (6), Joe Warrender (7), and Mason Hughes (6) to revive Hook’s innings, George Hughes’s exceptional spell of 4-6 decimated their batting line-up. Hook was eventually bowled out for 44, with additional wickets taken by Harry Broadhurst (1-5) and Alfie Morgan (1-4), and excellent fielding contributions, including a run-out by Phoenix Phillips.
The match concluded with a well-deserved victory for Cresselly, celebrated by a supportive crowd on a beautiful sunny evening. The ground looked immaculate, thanks to the hard work of the Cresselly team.
During the post-match presentation, Martin Jones, the Junior Organiser, praised both teams for their performances and the clubs for their robust junior programmes. He extended thanks to Cresselly for hosting the final and to Diane James and Ollie Arthur for managing the BBQ. Acknowledgements were also made to the coaches, umpires Chris Stapleton and Steve Williams, and scorers Chris Holder and Haydon Shapcott.
Special thanks were given to sponsor Colin John of Llewelyn Davies & Co Chartered Accountants for his ongoing support of junior cricket in the county. County President Trefor Evans presented the cups and medals, highlighting the achievements of all participants.
The Player of the Match award, sponsored by the Williams family in memory of the late John Williams, was deservedly awarded to Phoenix Phillips for her outstanding captaincy and performance.



Cresselly Team:
Phoenix Phillips (C), Ieuan Prout (WK), Mari Cole, Cody James, Ollie Toy, Finley Rowlands, Jack Mears, George Hughes, Bobby Shapcott, Alfie Morgan, Harry Broadhurst.
Hook Team:
Charlie Holder (C), Olly Stamp (WK), Olly Nutty, Morgan Jones, Rhys Tennick, Joe Warrender, Mason Hughes, Rowan Nickerson, George Wonnacott, Jac Llewellyn, Oliver Rowe.
Additional players: Kian Flood, Callan Gibbs, Dylan Keen.
Venue: Cresselly CC
Sponsor: Colin John – Llewelyn Davies & Co Chartered Accountants
Umpires: Chris Stapleton & Steve Williams
Scorers: Chris Holder & Haydon Shapcott
Coaches: Christian Phillips, Grant James, Haydyn Shapcott, and Matthew Holder
Education
Milford Haven School issues heatwave update as temperatures soar
MILFORD HAVEN SCHOOL has thanked pupils and staff for the way they have supported one another during the current heatwave.
The school said cooperation and care across the school community had been greatly appreciated.
With tomorrow (Jun 25) forecast to be the hottest day of the current spell, pupils are being asked to come prepared by bringing plenty of water, wearing sunscreen, and staying as protected from the sun as possible.
Pupils will also be permitted to wear their PE kit to help keep cool.
The school said it will continue to monitor the situation closely and take all necessary steps to prioritise the safety and wellbeing of pupils and staff.
Business
Main Street Music to close retail shop as owner focuses on handmade guitars
A POPULAR Pembrokeshire music shop is changing the way it operates, with Main Street Music confirming it will no longer trade as a retail shop from September 1.
The business said there will be an immediate 15% sale on all stock, but stressed that Main Street Music is not disappearing completely.
The owner said the decision had been made “with a heavy heart”, adding that the shop’s closure as a retail outlet would be a loss for Pembrokeshire as the county’s last professional guitar dealership.
He said his long-term passion had always been making musical instruments, something he had done since his teenage years, later receiving scholarships and a fellowship for his studies.
After college, he was given the opportunity to buy the business at the age of 24.
He said: “I have had an amazing time running this shop, giving it everything I’ve got, met some wonderful people and sold some incredible guitars.”
Although the business itself remains successful, he said tighter retail margins, dealership pressures and rising costs had made it difficult to grow in a way that would allow him to employ others and spend more time in the workshop.
The shop will eventually reopen as an appointment-only workshop and showroom for handmade guitars and repairs.
Current repair work will continue on a case-by-case basis by appointment only.
Main Street Music thanked customers for their support over recent years, saying the owner was proud of where the shop had been taken.
Caption:
Main Street Music will close as a retail shop from September 1, but will continue as an appointment-only workshop and showroom for handmade guitars and repairs.
News
Crackwell Street set to reopen after five-month closure
ROADWORKS linked to structural repairs at Goscar House in Tenby are nearing completion, with Crackwell Street expected to reopen to through traffic today (Wednesday, June 24).
Scaffolding has now been removed from the property, with contractors carrying out a general clearance of the area.
The road has been closed for around five months while structural repair work has been taking place.
Local residents, businesses and visitors are expected to welcome the reopening, with Crackwell Street forming an important route through the town.
Pembrokeshire County Council has indicated that, all being well, the road will reopen later today.
Gareth Davies, of Gareth Davies Photography Tenby, said it was “good to see the removal of scaffolding today and general clearance on the property”.
He added that locals and visitors would be “so pleased” to see the road open once again.
Photo caption:
Clearance work: Contractors at Crackwell Street, Tenby, as scaffolding is removed from Goscar House (Pic: Gareth Davies).
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