Community

Pembrokeshire community fund has been launched by landfill operator

Published

7 months ago

May 14, 2025

Tom Sinclair

RML, The Withyhedge landfill site operator, has launched the fund to support groups and organisations in the area.

RML’s parent company is Dauson Environmental Group.

This initiative forms part of RML’s commitment to give back to the community, promising an annual fund of £20,000.

Local groups and organisations can apply for up to £2,000 of this fund each year.

In addition to this, the fund also welcomes applications for one-off projects or events of a larger nature.

Ben Maizey, sustainability and future generations manager at Dauson Environmental Group, said: “Our RML Pembrokeshire Community Fund is something we have been planning since Dauson took over RML and the Withyhedge site in March 2022.”

“We want to continue to build local relationships and ensure we play our part in the community.”

Mr Maizey, who oversees the distribution of community support funds across the entire Dauson Environmental Group, will coordinate the distribution of the RML Pembrokeshire Community Fund.

He said: “One of the questions we have been asked by community members and councillors is for more information about when this fund will be up and running.

“We are therefore really excited about the launch our RML Pembrokeshire Community Fund as we take our next step in supporting our community and neighbours.”

In the lead-up to this launch, RML has been actively engaging with the community through visits and meetings.

Their aim is to ensure this fund provides a helpful resource to meet community needs.

As part of the fund launch, RML is inviting members of the community to apply to join the fund’s advisory panel.

This panel will play a crucial role in dictating how support is distributed.

The fund’s advisory panel will work alongside RML to develop the criteria used as a guide for allocating funding.

Applications to join the advisory panel close at 4pm on Friday, June 27, 2025.

Community members interested in joining the advisory panel can access application information by emailing [email protected].

Further details about the window for fund applications are expected to be announced soon by RML.

Community

Narbelles WI support Food Bank with festive donation

Published

16 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

Published

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.

Community

3 Amigos toy bike run under way across Pembrokeshire

Published

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.

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