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Onesie wearing drunk caused chaos
A DRUNKEN woman who assaulted door staff and a police officer in her onesie was fined £305 by Haverfordwest Magistrates on Tuesday. Sherizanne Bowen, aged 42, of Milton Crescent pleaded guilty to two charges of assault and another of assaulting a police officer. Prosecuting, Ellie Morgan said: “On the night of September 21, at around 1.30am, security at a pub were confronted by a woman who was intoxicated, using foul language and causing a scene.
One of the door staff, Mr Gary Blount, warned her about her behaviour and added that he may call the police. “Her son-in-law managed to move her away down the road but she started shouting again before walking back up to the pub. She was making fists at the other person on the door but she was again pulled away. Gary Blount then stood in front of his female colleague to protect her as Bowen came back again.
The male she was with tried to restrain her and grabbed her to try and stop her and at this point the top half of her body became exposed. “Ms Bowen seemed to have no dignity but she did try to rearrange herself as if she was going to have another go at her. Bowen shouted the words: ‘I don’t care, I’m Sherizanne Bowen’ as the male tried to get her to go home but Bowen grabbed Jennifer Upshall by the hair and Gary Blount had to squeeze her hands to make her let go and her son in law had to pull her away again.
“She went away a short distance but she returned and then spat at Gary Blount and was also throwing punches. Police were called to the scene but they struggled to get her into the vehicle as her behaviour was appalling. When PC Talboys arrived she said to him: ‘you better tell them to f*** off or I’ll f***ing kick off’. The officer told her to calm down but again she said ‘f*** off’. Bowen then said: ‘mind your f***ing business’ and added that she would kick off. “It was at this point that she was arrested but she continued shouting obscenities.
She continued to be aggressive and suddenly kicked out making contact with the officer’s knee. She was eventually moved into the car but she still wouldn’t calm down and lifted her legs up. “The officer moved her legs down and she lunged forward and the officer thought she was going to bite him and managed to restrain her holding her head against the door. She began kicking wildly and at this point they asked for a caged vehicle to come. She called the officers c**** and there didn’t seem to be any reason in her. She threatened to spit again and refused to speak without being vulgar.
She kicked out again connecting with the officer’s right shin and screamed at the officer ‘I thought you were my f***ing friend.” Defending, Mark Layton said: “She has pleaded guilty at the first occasion. Her memory is blank but she accepts the prosecution case. She was wearing a onesie and no footwear, not the usual attire for going out on an evening. Miss Bowen can only assume that something has affected her at home and she has left her house and that has led to her actions and arrest. This has brought matters to a head as she is already on a community order.
She feels she has been doing positive work with the probation service. I’m sure the injuries sustained were very minimal but this was a totally unpleasant incident. I would ask that you resentence her for the offence in June and for this one and reset the clock with a new order.” Magistrates agreed and Bowen was given a new 18 month community order with supervision and an alcohol activity requirement. She was also ordered to pay compensation of £50 to each victim, a fine of £10, costs
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Police ask motorists to avoid A44 trunk road due to heavy snowfall
DYFED-POWYS POLICE have issued an appeal to motorists to avoid a 25 mile section of the A44 trunk road between Aberystwyth and Llangurig due to it being impassable due to heavy snowfall.
In a warning issued at 4am on their social media accounts the police said: “Please avoid the area and find alternative routes for your journey.”
Meanwhile, last night The Nags Head in Lampeter uploaded pictures of the snowy scenes in the area, and were encouraging customers to come in and sit next to their ‘nice warm fire’.
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Egg and farm shop to open at award-winning west Wales farm
A SCHEME for a self-serve egg and farm shop at an award-winning 32,000-chicken Ceredigion farm, to allow it to receive a UK Shared Prosperity fund grant, has been approved by county planners.
Ben Edkins, of Edkins Eggs, Coed Farm, Cilcennin sought permission to site a self-serve farm shop on an existing yard area at the site.
A supporting letter submitted through agent Morgan & Flynn Architectural Services described it as “a more advanced version of an egg stand, with honesty box, which has been a staple for people producing eggs for centuries”.
It added: “This method of selling eggs has already proven to be a hit with communities in Ceredigion, given the success of the already established egg dispenser located in Aberystwyth town centre.”
Family-owned Edkins Eggs, which supplies multiple businesses across the area with eggs, including Aberaeron’s Y Seler, Hive, Harbourmaster, and Costcutters, has been awarded a grant to cover the cost of part of the proposal, on the condition that planning approval is granted, the statement added.
“The grant, which is a UK shared prosperity fund for the Mid Wales region as part of the ‘Cynnal Y Cardi Fund’ provided by Ceredigion County Council was granted in December 2023.
“For this grant to be claimed, it is required that planning permission is granted, the construction is completed and also the egg dispensers are implemented by December 2024. This gives the applicants a 12-month window from the point of the grant awarded to completion of proposal.”
The building itself will include a solar panel array providing the power for the egg dispensing unit and lighting, and it is hoped to create one extra job at 227-acre Coed Farm, home to 32,000 chickens producing free range eggs, 90 beef cattle and 200 sheep.
A green infrastructure statement by the agent added: “The creation of this building to house the self-serve farm shop to enhance the established family-owned business ‘Edkins Eggs’, which also has provisions to allow for other local companies producing items such as vegetables and honey to sell their products, will provide a facility for the local community to purchase locally produced goods directly from the supplier.
“This will not only provide an enhanced shopping experience in terms of being able to purchase directly from the farm, which could act as an educational benefit especially for children, but also provide the additional facility of a small-scale shop to the local area, whereas currently the community would either have to travel to the service centres of either Aberaeron or Felinfach.”
The application was conditionally approved under delegated powers.
Entertainment
John Singer Sargent’s ‘Fashion & Swagger’ to light up the Torch
IN an unparalleled celebration of one of the late 19th century’s most revered portrait artists, the Torch Theatre is set to host “John Singer Sargent – Fashion & Swagger” on Tuesday, 16 April, at 7:30 pm. This innovative exhibition, brought to life by Exhibition on Screen, delves into the remarkable artistry of John Singer Sargent, whose portraits are celebrated for their intricate depiction of his subjects’ persona, attire, and the subtleties of their presentation.
The event promises an insightful exploration of Sargent’s influence on modern art, culture, and fashion, featuring interviews with a diverse group of curators, contemporary fashion icons, and style influencers. Filmed at prestigious venues like the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston and Tate Britain in London, the exhibition unveils Sargent’s extraordinary ability to capture the essence of his subjects’ identities, social standings, and the complexities of gender through his art during a pivotal time of cultural transformation.
Phil Grabsky, one of the producers behind this compelling film, shared his enthusiasm for spotlighting Sargent’s genius, stating, “As filmmakers, both director David Bickerstaff and I have been thrilled to make this film about Sargent, someone I consider a truly astounding artist.” Grabsky further reflected on the curious case of Sargent’s fading recognition despite his once-celebrated status and affirmed Exhibition on Screen’s commitment to revitalizing interest in artists who deserve renewed attention.
The exhibition promises a fascinating juxtaposition of over 50 of Sargent’s paintings with authentic items of clothing and accessories donned by his subjects, offering audiences a unique passage into the artist’s creative realm. It underscores how Sargent’s subjects, often hailing from affluent backgrounds, entrusted him with their public images — a theme that resonates with the ongoing dialogue around the construction of identity in the public eye.
Tickets for “John Singer Sargent – Fashion & Swagger” are available for £13. Those interested can secure their spots by visiting www.torchtheatre.co.uk or contacting the Box Office at 01646 695267.
For further details and imagery, or to arrange press inquiries, please reach out to Anwen Francis (Marketing, Press & Communications) via email at [email protected] or phone at 07854 772640.
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