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VE Day remembered at Tenby Golf Club with charity ‘Allied Fours’ tournament

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7 months ago

May 11, 2025

Members raise £290 for veterans as club honours its wartime history

TENBY GOLF CLUB marked the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day with a special “Allied Fours” competition, raising £290 for Help for Heroes and the Royal British Legion.

The event, held under clear blue skies, saw 42 members take to the course in period dress—complete with flat caps, plus fours, and 1940s-style ‘Land Girl’ outfits—in a spirited day of remembrance and fundraising.

The competition, which paired members in mixed teams, ended with victory for Veronica Davies, Alan Sayers, and Chris Topliss, who finished with 86 points. Close behind were Ann Topliss, Andrew Bray and birthday golfer Will Jordan, who scored 82.

Vice Captain Brian Jones said: “There was a real sense of reflection and remembrance throughout the day. We thought of those former members who served in Flanders and at sea.”

Tenby Golf Club’s links with the military stretch back to 1888, when it first sought War Department permission to use the land. During the First World War, parts of the course were commandeered as firing ranges. In the Second World War, nearby South Beach was transformed into a minefield. One club legend recalls a fox terrier belonging to a member retrieving golf balls from beyond the barbed wire, small enough not to trigger the explosives.

The day ended with a group photo on the clubhouse steps, echoing the camaraderie of generations past. Special thanks were paid to the greenkeeping team—on the course from 4:30am—as well as to Theresa and Mick Seal and Gilly Jones for running the field kitchen, and to organiser Simon Sweet.

Mick Seal, Chair of the Competitions and Handicaps Committee, said: “Today was about honouring our club’s history and supporting those who serve. The money raised will help provide vital support for veterans and their families.”

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Narbelles WI support Food Bank with festive donation

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18 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.)

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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.

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3 Amigos toy bike run under way across Pembrokeshire

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2 days ago

December 13, 2025

Tom Sinclair

Castle Inn fun runners back festive charity event

THE ANNUAL 3 Amigos Christmas toy bike run is under way this afternoon (Saturday), with hundreds of motorcyclists setting off from Pembroke to raise funds for children’s services.

Riders gathered at The Commons car park in Pembroke from around midday before departing shortly after 1:00pm. The festive convoy is travelling along its traditional route, taking in Pembroke Dock and continuing through parts of the county including Neyland, Milford Haven and Haverfordwest.

The event is organised by the 3 Amigos and Dollies Motorcycle Group and has become a much-anticipated Christmas tradition in west Wales, with toys and donations collected for children receiving care within the Hywel Dda University Health Board area.

Also supporting the event are fun runners from the Castle Inn in Pembroke, who have been fundraising in aid of the 3 Amigos. The group are pictured alongside participants from today’s run.

The 3 Amigos have been raising funds for children’s wards and health charities for more than twenty-five years, with their Easter and Christmas events continuing to make a positive difference to young patients and their families.

Organisers have thanked the public for their support and asked road users to be mindful of the large convoy as it passes through towns and villages this afternoon.

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Festive fundraising: Fun runners from the Castle Inn, Pembroke, pictured supporting the 3 Amigos Christmas toy bike run (Pic: Martin Cavaney/Herald)