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2024 Sport Pembrokeshire Awards nominations revealed

Published

1 month ago

October 25, 2024

The waiting is over and the nominations for the 2024 Sport Pembrokeshire Awards have been revealed!

A total of 252 nominations have been received in 13 categories for individuals and teams involved in a variety of different sports across the County.

The three finalists in each category will be announced on the Sport Pembrokeshire Facebook page on November 15th.

The overall winners will be unveiled at a gala ceremony at Folly Farm on November 29th, organised by Sport Pembrokeshire.

The awards are sponsored by Valero, Folly Farm, and Pure West Radio.

Cllr Rhys Sinnett, Cabinet Member for Residents’ Services, said: “We’re so pleased that so many people have yet again taken the time to nominate individuals and teams from our sporting community to be recognised in the Sport Pembrokeshire awards.

“The awards are a great opportunity to acknowledge the hard work and achievements of our local sportspeople, coaches and volunteers, as well as celebrating the wide variety of sports being enjoyed across Pembrokeshire.”

The nominations are as follows:

(some individuals/teams received more than one nomination)

Girls U16’s

Ffion Bowen (Football)
Grace Nichols (Swimming)
Cerys Griffiths (Swimming)
Chloe John-Driscoll (Air Rifle Shooting)
Seren Morris (Football)
Ada Woodman (Football)
Tegan Hilton (Netball)
Mary Falconer (Climbing)
Elissa Tyrrell (Gymnastics)
Olivia Harries (Gymnastics)
Daisy James (Football)
Poppy Canton Davies (Equestrian)
Josie Hawke (Surfing)
Keira Edwards (Sailing)
Phoenix Phillipa (Cricket)
Mari Cole (Cricket)
Mali Green (Netball)
Ava Tyrie (MMA)
Lily Morgan (Swimming & Cross Country)
Nansi Griffiths (Athletics)

Boys U16’s

Kyle Gammer (Parkour)
Kieran Bevans (Golf)
Hugo Boyce (Cycling)
Billydean Llewellyn (Football)
Harrison Elcock (Hockey)
Rupert Hannon (Tennis)
Kieran George (Swimming)
Ned Rees Wigmore (Hockey & Tennis)
Sean Bolger (Boxing)
Billy Lawrence (Golf)
Carter Heywood (Football)

Club of the Year

Camrose AFC Girls & Women
Haverfordwest Gymnastics Club
Pembrokeshire Triathlon Club
Pembroke & Pembroke Dock ABC
Pembrokeshire Parkour Club
Burton Cricket Club
Haverfordwest Badminton Club
Neyland RFC
Celtic Sea Watersports
Solva AFC
Pembroke Company of Archers
Fishguard & Goodwick Hockey Club
Fishguard Thunderbolts
Hundleton AFC
Milford Tigers Swimming Club
Pembroke & District Amateur Swimming Club
FF Dancers
Windswept Watersports
Hook Short Mat Bowls Club
Strength Academy Wales (SAW Cymru)
Vibe School of Dance

Junior Disability Award

Finnley Walters (Pembroke & Pembroke Dock Boxing Club)
Lewis Crawford (Boccia)
Jac Johnson (Gymnastics)

Young Volunteer of the Year

George Richards (Cresselly Cricket Club)
Carys Ribbon
Keira Edwards (Neyland Yacht Club)
Anna May (Haverfordwest Tennis Club)
Caitlin Chapman (Pembroke Netball Club)
Caitlin Vaughan (HHVCS)
Cara Williams (Ysgol Harri Tudur)
Alice Gottwaltz (Tenby Sapphires Netball)

Junior Team

Hakin United U16’s 2023/24
Milford Haven Golf Club Junior Section
Chaos Thunder U12’s
Neyland AFC Under 14’s
Neyland Yacht Club Junior Sailing Team
Solva AFC under 9’s
Ysgol Caer Elen Year 7 Cricket Team
Fishguard & Goodwick Junior Hockey Team
Haverfordwest Golf Club Junior Team
Cresselly Cricket Club Juniors
Neyland Pink Pirates Under 13’s & 14’s
Haverfordwest High School Year 10 rugby team 2023/24
Ysgol Penrhyn Dewi VA Equestrian Team

Unsung Hero

Leanne Jones (Camrose FC)
Sue Christopher (Broadhaven Buccaneers Surf Lifesaving Club)
Matthew Harries (Fishguard & Goodwick Hockey Club)
Luke Hinson (Fishguard & Goodwick Hockey Club)
Christopher Dullagan (Milford Athletic FC)
Brian Hearne (Haverfordwest Tennis Club)
Sharron Hardwick (Kilgetty AFC)
Owen Shanklin (Pool)
Monika Davies and Emma Meacham (Exercise Buddies)
Angela Miles
Sarah & Miyah (Windswept Watersports)
Brian Millard (Fishguard Thunderbolts)
Emma Nevatte (Hundleton Junior Football Club)
Peter Kingdom (Pembroke Dock Cricket Club)
Daisy Griffiths (Haverfordwest Gymnastic Club)
Clive Law (Short Mat Bowls)
Richard Jones (Bowls)
Joseph Lewis (Monkton Swifts FC)

Senior Team

The Bluetits Chill Swimmers
Fishguard & Goodwick Hockey Club
Maeve Mcgee and Oliver King (Golf)
John Roberts & Michael Jackson (Bowls)
Pembrokeshire County Bowling Association
Haverfordwest Ladies Rugby Team
Fishguard & Goodwick Ladies Hockey Team
Haverfordwest Gymnastics Club
Alan Evans, Andrew Evans and Mikey John

Male Achievement

Lewis Davies (Weightlifting)
Morgan Williams (Rugby)
Oliver King (Golf)
Matt Jones (Triathlon)
David Booth (Football)
Jeremy Cross (Tennis)
Ieuan Hood (Powerlifting)
Rhys Llewellyn (Athletics)
Sam Coleman (E-Powerboat Racing)
Dan Jenkins (Badminton)
Macs Page (Rugby)

Female Achievement

Seren Thorne (Target Shooting)
Ffion Barnikel (Octopush)
Tracey Thomas (Running)
Stephanie Waring (Triathlon)
Gracie Griffiths (Athletics)
Helen Carrington (Powerlifting)
Lotty Whalley (Weightlifting)
Ava Midgley (Cricket)
Lee Gibbons (Athletics)
Ffion Evans (Boxing)
Marie Tilley (Football)
Alice Gottwaltz (Netball)

Disability Sport Award

Jack Collings (Clarby Warriors)
Brett Piggott & Leon Davies (Clarby Warriors)
Jules King (Crossfit)
Ross Price (Pembrokeshire Vikings Rugby)
Matt Bush (Taekwondo)
Brian Millard (Fishguard Thunderbolts)
Lizzie Booth (Football)
Evelyn Thomas (Para-powerlifting)
Marc Evans (Fishguard Thunderbolts)
Jodie Grinham (Archery)

Club Organiser

Matthew Harries (Fishguard & Goodwick Hockey Club)
Tom Waters (Haverfordwest Badminton Club)
Richard Rees (Basketball)
Rob Codd (Fishguard & Goodwick Hockey Club)
Emma Nevatte (Hundleton Junior Football Club)
Caroline Summons (Milford United AFC)
Nadine Tyrrell (Haverfordwest Gymnastics Club)
Huw Jones (Haverfordwest Golf Club)
Nick Shelmerdine (Lamphey Cricket Club)
Finola Findlay (FF Dancers)
Paul Hudson (Short Mat Bowls)
Sean Hannon (Neyland CC & AFC)
Emma Williams (Pembrokeshire Freedivers)

Coach of the Year

Tyler James (Parkour)
Anthony Mayhew (Hakin AFC)
Lewis Davies (Weightlifting)
Phillippa Gale (Netball)
Nick Russel (Swimming)
Mikey Newman (Parkour)
Daisy Griffiths (Gymnastics)
Phil Sadler (Surfing)
Dean Llewellyn(Monkton Swifts FC U11’s)
Dale Humphrey (Pembroke Panthers Ladies Rugby)
Tom Richards (Haverfordwest Tennis Club)
Andrew Phillips (Solva AFC)
Brian Millard (Fishguard Thunderbolts)
Bruce Evans (Tennis)
Francesca Morgan (Swimming)
Conor Ratcliff (Skateboarding)
Jo Price (Football)

Community

Pembrokeshire County Council launches festive info hub

Published

26 mins ago

December 3, 2024

Tom Sinclair

WITH the festive season fast approaching, Pembrokeshire County Council has made it easier than ever to access essential service updates for Christmas and New Year.

The council’s website now features an updated ‘Christmas in Pembrokeshire’ page, providing answers to key holiday queries such as bin collection schedules and free parking availability.

Residents can also find information about leisure centre and library opening times, winter driving tips, bus timetables, salting routes, and a guide to Christmas markets across the county.

The page includes reminders about recycling rules, including what can and cannot be recycled, as well as details on Christmas tree recycling services.

For everything you need to know this festive season, visit https://www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/christmas-in-pembrokeshire.

Community

Henry Tufnell MP advocates for Pembroke’s bell restoration project

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6 hours ago

December 3, 2024

Tom Sinclair

LAST weekend, Henry Tufnell MP visited St David’s Cathedral, where he had the opportunity to witness the tradition of bell ringing and meet with members of the St Mary’s Bell Restoration Project. The meeting underscored the vital importance of preserving Pembroke’s unique heritage while also addressing the ongoing challenges faced by the restoration team.

St Mary’s Church, located in the heart of Pembroke, is home to a set of historic bells that have been a cherished part of the town’s life for over 260 years. However, due to structural and safety concerns, these bells have been silent, putting a pause on their role in significant civic and cultural events, including Remembrance Sunday and local celebrations.

A significant £150,000 from the £10.5 million UK Government funding pot has been allocated to this restoration project, but delays in finalising the grant have hindered progress. Henry pledged his commitment to ensuring that the project receives the attention it deserves to move forward without further obstacles.

Following his visit, Mr Tufnell said: “Speaking with members of the St Mary’s Bell Restoration Project at St David’s Cathedral highlighted how much this initiative means to the people of Pembroke. Restoring these historic bells is about more than just tradition; it’s about community pride and keeping our heritage alive for future generations. I’m determined to help ensure this project gets the green light it needs and I will be doing everything in my power to ensure it happens.”

The St Mary’s Bell Restoration Project has garnered widespread support from local residents and businesses, whose donations have helped secure the match funding required for the Fund. Completing the project would be a significant milestone, securing a vital piece of Pembroke’s history for years to come.

Community

Haverfordwest Castle Ward’s councillor addresses leaf hazard

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1 day ago

December 2, 2024

Tom Sinclair

AS County Councillor for the Castle Ward, Cllr Thomas Tudor has responded swiftly to concerns raised by residents of Oakwood Grove about the build-up of fallen leaves on the pavements. The leaves, described as a potential hazard for pedestrians, were flagged as a danger, especially in wet conditions.

Following Cllr Tudor’s report to Pembrokeshire County Council’s maintenance team, the pavements have now been cleared, restoring safety for residents.

Cllr Tudor expressed his gratitude, saying: “Many thanks to all involved; it’s very much appreciated.”

Before and after photos provided by Cllr Tudor illustrate the improvement made for the community.