Community

Campaign launched to save former school site for education and arts

Published

5 months ago

July 15, 2025

A CAMPAIGN has been launched to save the former Tasker Milward Upper School from being flattened and turned into housing — with calls for it to become a new hub for training, skills and the arts.

The site, which is currently up for sale, has drawn concern from local entrepreneur Tom Rees, Managing Director of WPIAS Ltd. He wants to preserve the site’s educational legacy and transform it into a place that supports learning, charity work, and community arts.

“There is a strong chance the site of the former Tasker Milward Upper School will be levelled,” Mr Rees said. “I want to battle with the big boys and prevent this from happening.”

The proposal centres around repurposing the existing buildings for training in business and property, while also offering space for the performing arts — making use of the school’s large assembly hall.

Tom, a former pupil, says the scheme would give local people access to valuable skills and retraining opportunities that are otherwise difficult to find in Wales.

“We certainly have a local requirement for affordable housing,” he said, “but this should be done sensibly, using logic and with the best interest of the town and its inhabitants in mind. The site of the Lower School would be more appropriate for housing whilst retaining the Upper School for training and the arts.”

Local charities have already expressed interest in using the buildings, with Tom saying the space could offer low-cost, practical premises for organisations serving the area.

“The potential of the site to serve the community is phenomenal,” he said.

The Herald understands a Facebook page has now been launched under the name The Tasker Milward Project, and public feedback is being sought. Supporters are being encouraged to get in touch and help shape the vision before a decision on the site’s future is finalised.

Community

Narbelles WI support Food Bank with festive donation

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3 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

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1 day 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

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1 day 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)