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Milford Haven to host inaugural Festival of the Sea

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Free weekend-long event promises marine-themed celebrations on March 8-9

MILFORD HAVEN is gearing up to make waves with the first-ever Festival of the Sea, a two-day celebration dedicated to the rich marine life, heritage, and conservation efforts surrounding Pembrokeshire’s coastline. Set to take place on Saturday, March 8, and Sunday, March 9, the festival will offer a diverse programme of activities, exhibitions, and interactive experiences designed to engage visitors of all ages.

The event, organised by Y Môr a Ni, aims to highlight the importance of the ocean in everyday life and promote greater understanding of marine conservation. With a mix of artistic, educational, and adventurous activities, the festival will provide a platform for local creatives, marine experts, and environmental advocates to share their passion for the sea.

A weekend of ocean exploration

The festival’s activities will be spread across multiple venues, including Milford Waterfront, Mackerel Quay, and the Torch Theatre, ensuring a variety of engaging experiences throughout the weekend.

On Saturday, March 8, Milford Waterfront will be transformed into an ocean-inspired hub of creativity from 10:00am to 5:00pm. Attendees can enjoy marine-themed art workshops at the Waterfront Gallery, hosted by local artists Dawn Steward and Janet Taylor, offering hands-on sessions for visitors to explore their creativity through sea-inspired artworks.

Meanwhile, the Link Building will house a fascinating exhibition space featuring displays on ocean literacy, renewable energy, marine biodiversity, and seagrass conservation. Marine specialists from organisations such as Câr y Môr will provide insight into the benefits of seaweed and its role in sustainable industries.

Outdoor activities on Mackerel Quay will showcase the practical side of marine conservation and exploration, with organisations including the Royal Navy, RNLI, and Pembrokeshire Coast National Park offering interactive displays. Visitors will have the chance to see real-life diving gear up close, learn about marine safety, and even try out specially adapted beach wheelchairs designed for accessibility.

To make the event more accessible, organisers have arranged free parking throughout the festival, with no need for advance booking to participate in any of the activities.

Talks, exhibitions, and marine conservation at the Torch Theatre

On Sunday, March 9, the festival will continue at the Torch Theatre, where a series of engaging talks, interactive exhibits, and workshops will take place, focusing on nature, wildlife, and environmental conservation.

A highlight of the day will be Pembrokeshire Coastal Forum’s ‘Living Coast’ event, which will bring together local marine conservationists and community champions to discuss initiatives aimed at preserving Pembrokeshire’s coastal habitats. From panel discussions to hands-on workshops, attendees will have the chance to deepen their understanding of marine sustainability and the importance of protecting local ecosystems.

Exclusive accommodation offer for festival visitors

To encourage visitors to fully immerse themselves in the festival experience, the Tŷ Hotel Milford Waterfront is offering a special accommodation package for festival-goers. Guests can enjoy a bed-and-breakfast stay from £110 per room per night (based on two sharing), while family rooms for four people are available at £153 per night, including breakfast.

For further details or to book accommodation, visitors can check Tŷ Hotels.

A celebration of the sea for all

With an exciting mix of educational exhibits, hands-on activities, and inspiring discussions, the Festival of the Sea promises to be an unmissable event for anyone with a love for the ocean. Whether it’s learning about marine conservation, exploring artistic interpretations of the sea, or engaging with experts in marine science and sustainability, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

For more information about the festival, including full schedules and updates, visit Milford Waterfront’s official event page.

 

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One Night in Dublin returns to the Torch with a brand-new show

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ONE NIGHT IN DUBLIN is heading back to the stage at the Torch Theatre with a lively new production fronted by renowned Irish singer Danny Muldoon.

Tickets are already selling fast for the feel-good celebration of Irish music, which promises two hours of songs, stories and plenty of craic.

Backed by an award-winning five-piece band, Muldoon leads audiences through a packed set of sing-along favourites including Galway Girl, Tell Me Ma, The Irish Rover, Dirty Old Town, Whiskey in the Jar, The Wild Rover and The Galway Shawl, along with many more well-loved classics.

The show recreates the atmosphere of a bustling Dublin pub, complete with fiddle, whistle, guitars, banjo, bodhrán, accordion and driving drums, transporting the audience straight into “Murphy’s Tavern” for an unforgettable night of live entertainment.

Fans can also expect hits from Irish legends including The Pogues, The Saw Doctors, The Dubliners, The Fureys, Flogging Molly and Dropkick Murphys.

One Night in Dublin comes to the Torch Theatre on Thursday, March 26 at 7:30pm.

Tickets cost £26.50. Visit the theatre website or call the Box Office on (01646) 695267 to book.

 

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New appeal in search for missing Manic Street Preachers musician

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Family and charity issue fresh appeal for information about guitarist 31 years on

THIRTY-ONE years after the disappearance of Richey Edwards, a new public appeal has been issued urging anyone with information to come forward.

Edwards, guitarist and lyricist with Manic Street Preachers, vanished on January 31, 1995, in a case that has become one of the most enduring mysteries in British music history.

Missing for over 30 years: Richey Edwards

The then 27-year-old was last seen at the Embassy Hotel Bayswater in west London, where he had been staying ahead of a promotional trip to the United States. He checked out of room 561 but never reached his destination.

Despite numerous reported sightings over the years, none have ever been confirmed. Edwards was officially declared presumed dead in 2008, though his family continue to mark the anniversary of his disappearance and keep hope alive that answers may still emerge.

Anniversary appeal

The charity Missing People has released a statement in collaboration with Edwards’ sister Rachel, asking the public to remember the case.

In a social media post, the organisation said: “It is 31 years since Richard went missing, please keep his family in your thoughts.”

They also repeated key identifying details from the time he vanished. Edwards was described as white, around 5ft 7in tall, slim, with brown eyes and a shaved head. He had several distinctive tattoos, including a rose with the words ‘Useless Generation’, the phrase ‘I’ll surf this beach’, and a scar on his lower left arm where he had scratched the words ‘4 REAL’.

Unanswered questions

His car was later found near the Severn Bridge services, close to the Welsh border, prompting widespread searches but yielding no firm clues about what happened next.

At the time of his disappearance, the band were on the brink of international success. Edwards’ intense, literate songwriting and striking image had already made him a defining figure in Welsh rock music. More than three decades later, fans still hold vigils, create murals and share tributes across Wales and beyond.

Police say the case remains open.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Metropolitan Police Service on 101 or use their online reporting service, quoting reference CONNECT REF 01/764429/24. Missing People also operates a free, confidential helpline on 116 000.

 

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Turner and Constable brought to life on the big screen at the Torch Theatre

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ART lovers in Pembrokeshire will have the chance to experience the lives and rivalries of two of Britain’s greatest painters when a new documentary, EOS: Turner & Constable, arrives at the Torch Theatre this March.

Celebrating the 250th anniversary of their births, the film explores the intertwined stories and enduring legacies of J.M.W. Turner and John Constable alongside Tate Britain’s major new exhibition. Exhibition on Screen has been granted exclusive behind-the-scenes access, bringing their extraordinary art and personal histories vividly to the cinema screen.

Born just a year apart, Turner and Constable helped redefine landscape painting in Britain – and were fierce competitors. Both captured a nation in transition, yet their styles could not have been more different. Turner’s dramatic skies, blazing sunsets and atmospheric scenes from his travels contrasted sharply with Constable’s gentle, nostalgic portrayals of the English countryside and familiar rural life.

Their opposing visions divided critics and audiences alike, famously described at the time as a clash of “fire and water”.

The documentary offers rare, intimate access to sketchbooks, letters and personal artefacts, alongside insights from leading curators and art historians. It also ties in with Tate Britain’s landmark exhibition, running in London from November 2025 to April 2026, which reunites the two masters’ works side-by-side.

This cinematic event gives audiences the chance to see their masterpieces in stunning detail and discover unexpected sides to two artists whose rivalry shaped British art history.

Turner and Constable will be screened at the Torch Theatre on Sunday, March 15 at 4:30pm.

Tickets are £13. For bookings, visit www.torchtheatre.co.uk or call the Box Office on 01646 695267.

 

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