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Pembrokeshire welcomes new litter picking hub courtesy of Windswept Watersports

Pembrokeshire’s coastlines have been given an autumn spruce thanks to a new litter picking hub run by Windswept Watersports of Dale in conjunction with Keep Wales Tidy.
The hub will now allow the general public, community groups and businesses to borrow litter-picking equipment to ensure that their local areas are kept clean and tidy.
The first clean-up took place earlier this month when Windswept Watersports joined Keep Wales Tidy for a litter pick at Castle Beach. Their pick, which also celebrated the launch of the new hub launch, resulted in no fewer than four bags of litter being collected.
The aim is that residents and visitors alike will now use the hub facilities to look after their local area and to get outdoors and support their physical and mental wellbeing. The hub offers free kits that include litter pickers, hi-viz vests, rubbish bags and hoops, which are essential for keeping bags open in breezy conditions.
“It’s so important to us to keep the areas where we do our water sports clean and tidy and this is why we’ve decided to become a litter-picking hub,” commented Windswept Watersports senior instructor, Miyah Periam.
Windswept Watersports already has a children’s club where youngsters are encouraged to get involved in cleaning the beaches and keep the area tidy. They also do a lot of work with local community groups.
“Having our new hub equipment here is going to help us work closer with groups to protect and conserve our coastal areas,” added Miyah.
The initiative has been warmly welcomed by Keep Wales Tidy’s Pembrokeshire project officer, Kerry McCaughan.
“I’m thrilled that Windswept Watersports has joined our mission to keep Wales tidy and I want to urge everyone to help keep it that way by making use of the newly launched Litter Picking Hub,” she said.
Anyone interested in using the local hub is being urged to get in touch or visit the website for more information www.keepwalestidy.cymru/litter-pucking-hubs
The initiative is funded by the UK government through the UK shared prosperity fund. Keep Wales Tidy is also working alongside Pembrokeshire County Council to eradicate litter and waste.
Community
St Davids Cathedral strengthens spiritual ties with St Patrick’s Cathedral in Armagh

THE DEEP spiritual connection between Wales and Ireland was celebrated this St Patrick’s Day as Dean Sarah Rowland Jones of St Davids Cathedral presented prints of the icons of St David and St Patrick to Dean Shane Forster of St Patrick’s Cathedral, Armagh (Anglican, Church of Ireland).
The presentation took place after Dean Sarah delivered a sermon at the St Patrick’s Day service in Armagh, where she spoke about the shared Christian heritage of the two patron saints and their enduring influence on the faith communities of both nations.
A legacy of faith and unity
St David and St Patrick, both pivotal figures in the early Christian church, played key roles in spreading the Gospel and establishing monastic traditions. Their legacies have continued to shape the spiritual landscapes of Wales and Ireland for centuries.
Dean Sarah reflected on these historical connections during her sermon, highlighting the common themes of faith, devotion, and service that unite the two saints. She also shared the last recorded words of St David with the congregation:
“Be joyful, keep the faith, and do the little things.”
“Byddwch lawen, cadwch y ffydd, a gwnewch y pethau bychain!”
These words, spoken by St David in the 6th century, remain central to the ethos of Welsh Christianity, encouraging believers to find meaning in small acts of kindness and faithfulness.
A symbolic exchange
The exchange of icon prints between the two cathedrals served as a symbol of ongoing friendship and unity between the Welsh and Irish Anglican communities. Both cathedrals hold significant historical and religious importance, drawing thousands of pilgrims each year who seek to connect with their deep Christian heritage.
Speaking about the event, Dean Sarah said: “The ties between St Davids and Armagh are more than just historical—they are deeply spiritual. We are reminded that the Christian faith transcends borders, uniting us through shared traditions, values, and a commitment to serving others.”
The service in Armagh marked yet another step in fostering a strong relationship between the two cathedrals, reinforcing the historic and spiritual bonds between Wales and Ireland.
News
Police confirm tragic death of teenage girl in Burton

EMERGENCY services responded to a medical emergency at a property in Burton on Saturday (Mar 15).
Dyfed-Powys Police say they received a call reporting the incident at around 4:30pm.
Tragically, a 15-year-old girl has passed away, it has been confirmed.
Her next of kin have been informed and are being supported by a family liaison officer.
Police have confirmed that the death is not being treated as suspicious, and a report will be prepared for H.M. Coroner.
News
Three injured in A477 crash near Cleddau Bridge

THREE people were taken to hospital following a collision on the A477 near Cleddau Bridge on Monday (Mar 17).
The crash, which involved three vehicles, happened shortly before 9:00am between Cleddau Bridge and Honeyborough roundabout. Emergency services attended the scene, and both lanes of the road were closed for nearly two hours.
One lane reopened at 10:45am, with the road fully cleared by 10:55am.
A spokesperson for Dyfed-Powys Police said: “Police attended a three-vehicle road traffic collision which occurred on the A477 just before 9:00am. Three people were taken to hospital with what are believed to be minor injuries.”
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