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Welsh teams compete in Culinary World Cup


Award winners: The senior Culinary Team Wales.
TWO teams of Welsh chefs have completed their campaigns at the Villeroy & Boch Culinary World Cup in Luxembourg with bronze medals. Both the senior and junior Culinary Team Wales competed in the ‘hot kitchen’ element of the prestigious contest on Saturday and presented their cold buffet tables yesterday (Tuesday). The senior team fi nished with two bronze medals while the junior team added a bronze to the silver medals won in the hot kitchen.
The competition, which is held every four years, attracts the best chefs in the world, with 30 national teams competing in the senior section with 15 in the junior section. Team manager Graham Tinsley, executive chef at Carden Park and a director of the Castle Hotel, Conwy, told The Herald: “Both are new teams and many of the chefs are competing on the world stage for the first time.
We tend to forget how big this competition is and the chefs can only benefi t from this experience. “The senior team has two members making their international debut and they are building for the future. They are disappointed with the bronze medals but they are also full of enthusiasm about what they need to do to compete with the best in the world in the future. “The whole junior team will be available for the Culinary Olympics in Erfurt in two years’ time, so they have great potential.”
Because he was judging for the fi rst time at the Culinary World Cup, Mr Tinsley was unable to have a hands on role with the Welsh teams at the event. The Wales senior team is captained by Sally Owens, a lecturer at Coleg Llandrillo and includes Hefi n Roberts, head chef at Ye Olde Bull’s Head Inn, Beaumaris, Danny Burke, owner of Shared Olive, Hawarden, Maesteg-based Ryan Jones, creative development chef at Fei Foods Limited, Llansamlet, Simon Crockford, a head chef from the Celtic Manor Resort, Newport and Leigh Marshall, head chef at the Castle Hotel, Conwy.
The support team includes Gareth Dwyer, a chef manager for Baxter Storey from Llanberis, Mark Jones, a self-employed chef now working for a family in London, Karl Jones- Hughes from the Celtic Manor Resort and Barry-born Lee Jeynes, executive chef at the RACV Noosa Resort in Queensland, Australia.
The junior team, which is coached by Michael Evans, a lecturer at Coleg Llandrillo, Rhos-on-Sea, is captained by Chris Tull, head chef of Signatures Restaurant, Aberconwy and includes Jonathan Pring and Ffi on Lewis from the Celtic Manor Resort, Jack Davidson, demi chef de partie at Coast, Saundersfoot and chef de partie Joe Jones and pastry chef Etienne Lasalle from Carden Park, near Chester. The teams are sponsored by the Welsh Government, Hybu Cig Cymru (Meat Promotion Wales), Churchill, Friedr. Dick, Germany, Brakes and Coleg Llandrillo, Rhos-on-Sea.
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Family gathers at Pembroke Dock to honour RAF airman

FAMILY members from across the UK have travelled to Pembroke Dock Heritage Centre to view a new exhibit honouring a wartime RAF airman who served aboard the Sunderland flying boat T9044.
Brother and sister Ross Burrows, from Grimsby, and Nikki Soysa, who travelled from the Hebrides, joined their cousin Shirley Shelley Hutchinson, from Yorkshire, and Ross’s wife Dianne, to view the poignant display dedicated to Wing Commander David Burrows. David was the navigator aboard the Sunderland T9044 on its final mission to Pembroke Dock in November 1940, which tragically sank in the Haven shortly after its arrival.
The family has generously donated Wing Commander Burrows’ logbook, uniforms, and other treasured memorabilia, now thoughtfully incorporated into the Centre’s collection, alongside other artefacts from the T9044.
Ross Burrows praised the Centre’s efforts, saying: “The museum team has created a wonderful exhibit about dad and his story. Their enthusiasm shines through clearly. We’re excited to encourage more family members to visit.”
The Pembroke Dock Heritage Centre is open Monday to Friday, from 10:00am to 4:00pm.
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Carmarthenshire honours local heroes at British Empire Medal ceremony

A SPECIAL presentation ceremony took place at County Hall on 29 May to honour two remarkable individuals who have been awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) in recognition of their outstanding service. The event, hosted by the newly appointed Chair of Carmarthenshire County Council, Cllr Dot Jones, marked her first official engagement and was attended by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Dyfed, Miss Sara Edwards, who presented the honours on behalf of His Majesty The King.
The British Empire Medal, first established in 1917 and reintroduced in 2012, recognises individuals who have demonstrated hands-on, impactful contributions to their communities. Nominations come directly from the people who witness these contributions every day; colleagues, neighbours and friends, making the honour personal and meaningful.
Mrs Marian Louise Evans was recognised for services to business. As founder and Managing Director of Elevate Business Consultancy, Mrs Evans has delivered transformational change across the sector. As a multi-award-winning professional, she has been widely acknowledged for her leadership, particularly in championing women in business. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she offered vital support to over 2,000 businesses through free resilience sessions and online content, reaching over 300,000 people each month. Her voluntary work has earned her titles such as UK Mentor of the Year and Inspirational Woman of the Decade. She received her medal from the Lord-Lieutenant and was presented with flowers on behalf of Carmarthenshire County Council by Lord-Lieutenant Cadet Chloe Faulkner.
Miss Judith Harvey received the British Empire Medal for services to the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park. Having begun her career as one of the UK’s first female wardens, she has dedicated her life to conservation, land management and inspiring the next generation of environmental leaders. As Head Warden since 2012, Miss Harvey has mentored countless apprentices and volunteers, led significant restoration projects and worked passionately to protect the park’s ecosystems and heritage. She was presented with her medal by the Lord-Lieutenant and flowers from Lord-Lieutenant Cadet Zuzzana Radkowska, before addressing the audience in a moving speech.
Closing the ceremony, the Chair of the Council praised both recipients for their service and reflected on the importance of role models in public life, especially for women and girls. She noted the growing presence of women in leadership roles, while recognising that progress must continue at all levels of local democracy. Their achievements, she said, lay a strong foundation for others to follow.
Cllr Phillip Hughes, Cabinet Member for Organisation & Workforce, said: “These awards are a true testament to the power of local action and leadership. Marian and Judith exemplify the values of dedication, service and inspiration. We are proud to celebrate their success and the example they set for others in our communities.”
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Public feedback on Newgale Coastal Adaptation Plan under review

PEMBROKESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL confirmed that feedback gathered during the recent statutory consultation on the Newgale Coastal Adaptation Phase 1 proposals is now being reviewed.
The Statutory Pre-Application Consultation (sPAC) ran from Monday, April 14, to Sunday, May 11, in line with the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (Wales) Order 2012 (as amended).
The council has thanked all residents and stakeholders who submitted responses. The project team is now carefully considering the feedback as it prepares the planning application, which will be submitted to the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority. All comments received during the consultation will be included as part of the submission.
The Newgale Coastal Adaptation Plan is a major infrastructure project aimed at managing long-term coastal change in the area, which has faced repeated flooding and road closures due to severe weather events.
Further information, including the background to the project, stakeholder engagement updates, technical assessments, and a project timeline, can be found on the Newgale Coastal Adaptation website.
A detailed Q&A section is also available, and members of the public are encouraged to register via the ‘Contact Us’ page to receive future updates.
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