Community

Car-free travel route between St Dogmaels and Poppit Sands could be built

Published

1 year ago

October 28, 2024

Bruce Sinclair - Local Democracy Reporter

A CONSULTATION on a scheme which could see a shared use path and boardwalk in the Pembrokeshire village of St Dogmaels, which would create an active travel link to Poppit Sands beach, has been launched.

A Pembrokeshire County Council online public consultation, following a recent drop-in session at St Dogmaels Memorial Hall is running up to midnight on November 18.

In supporting statement, Pembrokeshire County Council said: “St Dogmaels is one of the more popular tourist destinations within Pembrokeshire with locals and visitors visiting the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path.

“The village has grown around its historic routes and is characterised by narrow roads, often with limited footways for pedestrians. Parking is a challenge, with most residents parking on street or in limited parking areas through the village.

“This can lead to additional pressures on the network in terms of traffic flow and pinch-points additionally pedestrian movements throughout the village are constrained by a lack of sufficient infrastructure.”

It says the proposal aims to:

Create a safe Active Travel Link between St Dogmaels and Poppit Sands
Improve road safety for pedestrians and cyclists
Encourage socially inclusive active travel for all types of journeys including tourism and leisure
Reduce the levels of car dependency, reducing carbon footprint, pollution and congestion
Improve the environment, health and social wellbeing of the community

As part of proposed improvements, the online survey is seeking public views on the creation of an approximately 645 metre Shared Use Path – designed to accommodate pedestrians and cyclists – along High Street, Feidr Fawr and Pilot Street (B4546), described as the purple route, and an approximately 460 metre Shared Use Path connecting Feidr Fach footway with a new Shared Use Path, and a counter lever boardwalk onto Pilot Street, the preferred red route.

Following on from the consultation period, the final preferred option(s) will be identified.

The proposals are available to view on the council’s website. Hard copies are available at County Hall and through your local county councillor.

Community

Narbelles WI support Food Bank with festive donation

Published

9 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)