Fundraiser to support Milford Youth Matters and celebrate community spirit

BLUESTONE’S Blue Lagoon Water Park will be opening its doors to the public for a special charity evening this May half-term – with every penny raised going to support a local youth charity.

The event, which takes place on Tuesday 27 May at 5:30pm, is part of the Bluestone Foundation’s popular community events programme. Up to 600 local residents will be welcomed to enjoy a fun-filled evening at the park, while raising funds for Milford Youth Matters – a third-sector organisation supporting young people in Pembrokeshire.

This will be the third Blue Lagoon charity event of the year. The two previous evenings raised a combined total of £7,854 for the Megan Starr Foundation in February and Fishguard and Goodwick’s POINT youth trust in April.

The Bluestone Foundation – the charitable arm of Bluestone National Park Resort – was created in 2010 to support environmental, economic and social initiatives across the county. Through its Community Events and Community Fund schemes, it has awarded more than £250,000 to local projects to date.

Milford Youth Matters works with young people aged 11 to 25, offering vocational training, volunteering, and work-based learning opportunities alongside social activities. The charity has already supported over 500 young people across the county.

Dayle Gibby, Co-ordinator at Milford Youth Matters, said:
“We’re all about investing in young people. The support from the Bluestone Foundation means we can evolve and try new activities, reach new audiences, and remove financial barriers that often stand in the way of young people’s development.

“In recent years, we’ve developed a strong relationship with Bluestone. Many of the young people we support now work there, which is a great example of how our work is helping young people gain the skills they need for employment – right here in Pembrokeshire.”

Mike Slack from the Bluestone Foundation added:
“We’re looking forward to hosting our third charity event of the year at the Blue Lagoon. These evenings are a great opportunity for local families to enjoy themselves while supporting brilliant causes. Milford Youth Matters is a fantastic organisation, and we’re proud to help them continue their vital work.”

More information about the Bluestone Foundation can be found at:
https://www.bluestonewales.com/about-us/bluestone-foundation

Three new members sought for Pembrokeshire Coast body

THE WELSH GOVERNMENT is seeking applicants to fill three upcoming vacancies on the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority.

The Authority is responsible for protecting the landscape, encouraging public enjoyment, and supporting sustainable development within the National Park.

Members play a key role in governance, planning decisions, and setting strategic direction.

Three Ministerial appointments are due to end in the coming months, and the Welsh Government is now overseeing the recruitment of their successors. Each appointment will be for a four-year term.

To help prospective applicants understand the responsibilities involved, the Park Authority is holding a series of informal drop-in sessions:

Tuesday 20 May – Garn Fach Room, Yr Hen Ysgol, Dinas Cross, Newport SA42 0XB

Thursday 22 May – Giltar Hotel, 9 Esplanade, Tenby SA70 7DU

Monday 2 June – Online session (details at gov.wales/public-appointments)

More information and full application details are available at gov.wales/public-appointments. For further queries, email: [email protected].

Please note that this role will not be listed on Webrecruit, as applications are being handled directly by the Welsh Government.

The deadline for applications is 4:00pm on Wednesday, 12 June 2025.

THREE vehicles were involved in a collision on a busy Pembrokeshire road the evening of Friday May 9, prompting a police appeal for dashcam footage.

The crash occurred at around 5:40pm on the A477 between Sentry Cross and Johnston, resulting in the temporary closure of the road while recovery crews cleared the scene. The road was re-opened shortly before 9:00pm.

Dyfed-Powys Police are now urging anyone who was travelling along the A477 at the time of the incident to come forward if they have relevant dashcam footage.

A police spokesperson said: “Officers are appealing for anyone who was travelling along the A477, with dash cam footage that could help them with their enquiries, to contact us via https://bit.ly/DPPContactOnline, email [email protected], or call 101.

“Alternatively, information can be given anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555111 or visiting crimestoppers-uk.org.”