Community

Pembroke Dock Welcomes New Mayor Michele Wiggins

Published

7 months ago

May 18, 2025

Community Celebrates Leadership Transition with Week of Events

ON THURSDAY, May 1, 2025, Councillor Michele Wiggins was officially sworn in as the Mayor of Pembroke Dock during a ceremony in the Council Chamber. Tony Wilcox was appointed as Deputy Mayor, marking a significant moment for the local community.

Mayor Wiggins’s first week in office was marked by active participation in various community events:

Memorial Park Centenary: She attended the 100th-anniversary service of the Memorial Park, honoring its historical significance.
Fun in the Park: The Mayor joined residents for this community event, which received positive feedback from attendees.
Songs of Praise: Organized by Bethel Chapel, this event in the Memorial Park featured communal singing and reflection.
Community Litter Pick: Mayor Wiggins participated in a litter pick around Pennar with the Pennar Hall Pacers, emphasizing her commitment to local cleanliness and engagement.
VE Day Street Parties: She visited celebrations at the Prince of Wales and Red Roses Inn, where she was joined by First Minister Eluned Morgan.
Bowling Club Visit: The Mayor attended a historic match between Tenby and Pembroke Dock Bowling Clubs, commemorating the first game played 100 years ago.

A highlight of the week was the VE Day 80th Anniversary Commemorations:

Flag Raising: On Thursday morning, May 8, Mayor Wiggins and Deputy Mayor Wilcox raised the VE Day 80 flag at The Pater Hall, followed by a community gathering with coffee and cake.
Beacon Lighting: That evening, she lit a commemorative beacon in the century-old Memorial Park. The ceremony featured a performance of wartime songs by the Vision Arts Choir and was described as a “wonderful” event.

Additionally, on May 15, Mayor Wiggins attended a special event at the Pembroke Dock Heritage Centre honoring four World War II veterans: Tony Bird, Idwal Davies, Duncan Hilling, and Archie Thomas. The event included the launch of the book World War II Voices from Wales, co-authored by Hugh Morgan and Greg Lewis, preserving the personal stories of Welsh veterans.

Mayor Wiggins’s active engagement in these events underscores her dedication to the community and her role as a unifying figure in Pembroke Dock.

Community

Narbelles WI support Food Bank with festive donation

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5 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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1 day 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

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1 day 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)