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Young promoters Pembrokeshire to launch with a homegrown ‘Punk Night’

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9 months ago

March 24, 2025

EXCITEMENT is building at the Queens Hall Narberth this week as the newly-formed Young Promoters Pembrokeshire group get ready to launch their first ever gig at the Venue on Fri March 28th from 8pm.

Rock out with some of the best young punk bands on the scene right now. Lacross Club, REDREDRED and Pub Culture will bring their raw energy and rebellious spirit to the Queens Hall stage.

This upcoming gig is just one of several being organised by the Young Promoters Pembrokeshire in the coming months. Following a successful bid to Anthem Cymru, the Queens Hall Narberth launched the Making Music Events: Young Promoter in Pembrokeshire project in January 2025, which has brought together 10 young people from the County to learn about and undertake the planning and delivery of a series of live music events.

Lara Herde, the Queens Hall Manager said: “We are delighted to have such engaged and energised young people on board. With the full support of the professional team at the Hall, they have designed and programmed 5 gigs promoting a vast array of contemporary music from Wales. From contract negotiation to poster design and marketing, the group have had the opportunity to learn it all”

Anthem Cymru designed the funding to address the specific barrier of geographical and rural isolation for Young People in Wales through the medium of live music.

Kofi Acheampong, the Fund Manager said: “We are thrilled to enable the empowerment of the young people through this project, helping them become active citizens within their community, bringing them together to develop promoter skills and music interests, and introducing them to pathways into the music industry they might not have otherwise had the opportunity to learn about.”

So don’t miss the first YPP gig on 28 March from 8pm at the Queens Hall Narberth. It promises to be a gritty and electrifying atmosphere of heart-pounding music and pure punk chaos!

Save 25 April, 30 May, 27 June and 25 July in your diary for the rest of the upcoming YPP gigs including a Lounge night with soulful powerhouse twins, Nookee, a Folk night with Forte project member, Tomos Newman + local superstar, Connor Jillions, an Indie Rock night and more.

Tickets are available to purchase via thequeenshall.org.uk or call Box Office on 01834 861212. Door tickets will be available.

Community

Festive creativity shines as Kurtz MS meets card competition winner

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50 minutes ago

December 15, 2025

Tom Sinclair

SAMUEL KURTZ, Member of the Senedd for Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire, visited Pembroke Dock Community School on Friday 12th December to present a prize to the winner of this year’s Christmas Card Competition.

The competition invited pupils to design a festive Christmas card, with entries received from schools across the area. The standard of artwork was exceptionally high, showcasing the creativity, imagination and talent of young people in the community.

During the visit, Samuel Kurtz congratulated the winning pupil and thanked all those who took part, as well as the teachers and staff who supported the competition. Each child who entered also received a certificate in recognition of their hard work and effort.

Speaking after the presentation, Samuel said, “It was a real pleasure to visit Pembroke Dock Community School today and announce the winner of my Christmas Card competition. This year the winner is Mair Moseley, aged 10, and she designed a wonderful Santa image that really stood out. She has won a chocolate selection set and a £20 book token to enjoy over Christmas.”

He added, “ The creativity and enthusiasm shown by all the children was fantastic, and it made choosing a winner extremely difficult. I want to congratulate all the entrants and thank the staff for their ongoing support.”

Pembroke Dock Community School Headteacher, Mrs Katie Crockford-Morris, added, “We were delighted to welcome Samuel Kurtz MS to the school to present the prize. The children thoroughly enjoyed taking part in the competition, and they were incredibly proud to receive their certificates.”

The winning design will now be used as Samuel Kurtz’s official Christmas card this year, with one copy already on its way to His Majesty, King Charles.

Community

Narbelles WI support Food Bank with festive donation

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20 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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2 days 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.