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Artist honours RNLI crew with powerful portrait exhibition

Published

7 months ago

May 25, 2025

Oriel y Parc hosts tribute to bravery and community spirit

AN ARTIST born and raised in St Davids has paid tribute to the town’s RNLI volunteer lifeboat crew with a striking series of portraits now on display at Oriel y Parc.

Rosalyn Siân Evans’ latest collection, titled Thalassic, explores the human relationship with the sea and includes five charcoal portraits of RNLI volunteers in action during a lifeboat training exercise. The exhibition runs until 29 June and is open to the public.

Evans, who grew up near the Pembrokeshire coast, said the RNLI had been a constant presence in her childhood.

“I grew up close to the coast where the sound of waves and the call of the lifeboat were part of community life,” she said. “At school, many of my friends had crew members in their families and we all knew the code: one maroon for the coastguard, two for the lifeboat.

“That early awareness stayed with me – a quiet respect for those who volunteer to face danger, simply to help others.”

Although the subjects in the portraits are unnamed, Evans said the drawings represent the spirit of coastal rescue – courage, sacrifice, and solidarity.

“They do not serve for recognition, but out of deep commitment to others. This work is a gesture of thanks,” she said.

St Davids RNLI Lifeboat Operations Manager, John Williams, said the station was proud to see its crew honoured in such a moving way.

“We are profoundly honoured by Rosalyn’s work. She has beautifully encapsulated the dedication and sacrifice of our lifesaving crew, and her contribution has been truly invaluable,” he said.

The exhibition can be viewed at Oriel y Parc Gallery and Visitor Centre, St Davids.

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The five charcoal drawings on display at Oriel y Parc, St Davids (Pic: Rosalyn Siân Evans)

Community

Narbelles WI support Food Bank with festive donation

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14 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

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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)