Pembrokeshire theatre company FADDS has dropped the curtain on its annual post-Christmas pantomime following the death of costume matriarch Linda Ogilvie-Davies who died at Withybush Hospital on December 6.

The FADDS production company planned to open Aladdin later this month, however the production has now been postponed, as a mark of respect to Linda.

A native of Chicago, she moved to London where she worked for Jasper Conran as well as being a buyer for Harvey Nichols.

Following her move to Fishguard, she got involved with FADDS and spent the next 20 years creating costumes for all of the company’s shows.  She volunteered at the theatre as well as at the local animal welfare shop and every Christmas, she allowed the town’s Christmas tree to be plugged into her electric supply.

“Linda would help everybody and quietly waved her magic wand, helping so many people without even realising it,” said theatre member, Sharon Jenkins.

“She really was a matriarch of the FADDS theatre group.”

This was endorsed by FADDS director, Jana Davidson.

“Not only was she our costume queen but she was also our matriarch, mentor, supporter and, most importantly our friend,” she said.

“She had a way of connecting with everyone, whatever background or age and was adored by the youth.  Her no nonsense, firm but fair attitude was met with the highest respect from everyone, and she was adored by us all.

“She leaves an immeasurable hole in our FADDS family, but we know she will shine down on us always, and her legacies will continue.”

Aladdin will be the company’s 30th pantomime at Theatr Gwaun.  For information on when it will now be performed, visit FADDS Production Company on Facebook.

SPAN Arts is delighted to announce the return of the Narberth A Cappella Festival which takes to the stage between March 7 and 8, 2025.

This spectacular and unique festival will be returning to the town of Narberth, bringing some wonderful a cappella offerings to the heart of Pembrokeshire.

Organised by SPAN Arts, the festival is Wale’s premier a cappella voice celebration, attracting participants from across the UK. With over 25 years’ experience, the Narberth Festival will focus on community voices, featuring the much-loved Singing Feast and range of vocal workshops, led by some world-renowned conductors..

The festival begins on Friday, March 7, with a welcoming Singing Feast where singers can enjoy some delicious food alongside loads of joyful singing while on the Saturday, visitors can join in with the singing workshops which take place throughout the day. The festival closes on Saturday evening with a concert showcasing community a cappella choral singing, with a wide line-up of UK and local choirs for everyone to enjoy.

Also new for 2025 is the tantalising new Earlybird offer with discounted festival tickets, priority workshop booking plus loads more.

For more information visit the SPAN Arts Facebook page.

A new weather warning for snow and ice has been issued for the whole of Wales.

Following a weekend of wintry showers, the Met Office confirmed today (Monday), that the icy weather conditions are far from over.

A fresh yellow weather warning has now been issued for snow and ice stretching throughout Wales overnight on Monday.  The warning is in place from 5 pm today (Monday) until 10am on Tuesday.

“Icy stretches are expected to develop this evening, due to ongoing wet surfaces following earlier rain and, in some places, snowmelt,” states the Met Office report.

“Frequent sleet or snow showers are also expected to affect Wales and parts of northwest England this evening, moving into southwest England, the Midlands and parts of southern England in the early hours of Tuesday.

“In addition to the ice, these are likely to produce snow accumulations of a few centimetres above 200 metres, with a small change of greater than 5 cm above 200 metres in Wales.”  

The areas covered by the latest warning include Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion and Carmarthenshire.