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How to prepare for a family road trip – Including your car tyres
Embarking on a road trip as a family is an exciting feat and a great way to discover new places while also spending quality time with one another. But, in order to enjoy a stress-free journey, you do need to be prepared for all eventualities. That includes making sure your vehicle is road-trip ready, especially when it comes to safety essentials like your car tyres, brakes, and engine fluids. With this in mind, here are a few tips on how to prepare for a family road trip:
Plan your route and stops in advance
Before you begin your journey, it’s important to work out where you plan to stop for rest, food, petrol, and if needed, overnight accommodation. Additionally, it’s helpful to do your research and find any attractions such as hiking trails, theme parks, or museums to break up the journey and keep the kids engaged.
Pack efficiently
Particularly if your car is on the smaller side, you’re going to be limited on space. So it’s important to pack smart. Pack the essentials such as clothing, toiletries, chargers, and medications first and use soft bags to save room. It’s also important to evenly distribute your items in the boot to ensure the car remains stable.
Bring a variety of snacks
Bringing snacks and drinks reduces the number of stops you need to make along the way. Bring food that you enjoy and will give you plenty of energy for the journey ahead. Sandwiches, fruits, and breakfast bars are all great options – and they’re not too messy! Don’t forget to pack reusable water bottles and juices to keep everyone adequately hydrated, too.
Ensure your vehicle is fit for travel
It’s important that you make sure your car or van is in top condition before your road trip commences. Check essential areas such as oil and coolant levels, test the brakes, top up your windscreen wash, and make sure your car tyres are properly inflated – this is important as it can affect the fuel efficiency of your car and when it comes to your car tyres, for complete peace of mind, you can always depend on Dexel Tyre & Auto Care for professional advice and excellent service.
Don’t forget in-car entertainment
Long hours in a car can be difficult for children, who may get bored and fussy quickly. Be sure to pack a variety of entertainment options like games, toys, and even tablets to watch films.
Be open minded
While it’s important to plan and prepare, it’s also important to be flexible. Unexpected delays or spontaneous stops or detours may happen, but these sometimes offer the best memories. So, if things don’t go entirely to plan, don’t stress and just enjoy the moment.
Enjoy your unforgettable holiday
Road trips are the perfect option for any family. By packing efficiently, making sure you have plenty of entertainment and snack options, checking your vehicle, especially your car tyres, are ready to go, and being open-minded to change, you can embark on a holiday that you and the family will never forget.
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Donna Brown brings foot care home in Pembrokeshire
Level 4 qualified foot health care practitioner provides home visits in Pembroke Dock and surrounding areas
MOBILE foot health care practitioner Donna Brown is offering professional foot care services across the local area, with home visits available for clients who may find it difficult to travel.
Donna, who is Level 4 qualified, fully insured and DBS checked, provides a range of treatments designed to help people maintain healthy feet and improve their quality of life.
Her services include nail cutting, general foot care, diabetic foot care, corns and callus removal, dry skin and cracked heel treatment, verruca management, ingrowing nail removal, thickened nail reductions, fungal nail support, and general foot care advice.
Donna said her aim is to provide a caring, reliable and professional service, helping clients feel more comfortable and confident on their feet.
The service may be particularly helpful for older clients, people with diabetes, those with mobility issues, or anyone who needs regular foot care in the comfort of their own home.
Donna Brown Foot Health Care Practitioner is also registered with the RFHP and is a Dementia Friend.
To book an appointment, call 07792 192183 or email [email protected].
More information is available at www.donnabrownfoothealth.co.uk.

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Woodhouse Barn: A wedding venue where Pembrokeshire celebrations feel truly personal
Rustic charm, countryside views and a warm family welcome make this Rosemarket venue one couples remember
TUCKED away down a peaceful country lane near Rosemarket, Woodhouse Barn has quietly become one of Pembrokeshire’s most sought-after wedding venues — offering couples an exclusive countryside setting where no two celebrations feel the same.
Set within six acres of private meadowland, the striking handcrafted barn combines rustic character with flexible indoor and outdoor spaces, creating a venue that feels both impressive and welcoming from the moment guests arrive.
For couples planning their big day, Woodhouse Barn offers something many venues struggle to achieve: elegance without formality, space without losing intimacy, and a setting that can be shaped around the couple rather than a rigid package.

Countryside views and exclusive surroundings
The venue enjoys sweeping south-facing views across the Pembrokeshire countryside, stretching towards the Cleddau Bridge and beyond.
Guests can enjoy drinks on the lawn, outdoor games in the sunshine and photography opportunities across fields, woodland and open spaces, while couples benefit from exclusive use of the grounds throughout their celebration.
Inside, the main barn offers a spacious banqueting hall and dance floor, alongside a distinctive loft-style gallery complete with additional seating and a private bar area overlooking the main celebration below.
Its striking timber staircase and viewing gallery have become particular favourites with photographers and couples alike.
Woodhouse Barn can host up to 160 guests for a seated wedding breakfast and as many as 250 for a more informal evening reception.





Exchange vows in The Hen House
For couples wanting their entire wedding day in one location, Woodhouse Barn is licensed for civil ceremonies within its unique ceremony space known as The Hen House.
Just a short stroll from the main venue, the eleven-sided wooden structure provides a secluded and intimate setting for exchanging vows before guests move back to the barn for the celebrations.
With exposed timber, natural surroundings and a handcrafted feel, it offers a setting that many couples say feels both romantic and memorable.
A family-run venue with a personal touch
One feature repeatedly highlighted by newlyweds is the support offered by owners Pat and Martin and their team.
Bride Ceri described Woodhouse Barn as an “absolutely stunning venue”, adding: “Pat was incredible. Staff were brilliant. We loved our wedding day from start to finish.”
Another bride, Becky, praised the venue’s relaxed atmosphere, outdoor setting and “amazing and quirky” features, including the barn’s memorable staircase and photography locations.
Carolynne, another recent bride, described it as “the most relaxed and beautiful venue,” saying the team went “above and beyond” to help create exactly the day the couple wanted.
That family-led approach helps explain why so many couples recommend the venue. Rather than feeling like one booking among many, weddings at Woodhouse Barn are tailored to reflect each couple’s own style and personality.

Stay and celebrate for longer
For guests travelling from further afield, Woodhouse Barn also offers accommodation through its nearby log cabins and bell tents at Woodhouse Village.
The option to stay on-site allows family and friends to enjoy the celebration without rushing home — adding to the feeling of a relaxed wedding weekend rather than simply a single day event.
For many couples, that extra time together becomes one of the most memorable parts of the experience.
Arrange a viewing
Couples planning a wedding or special celebration can arrange a private viewing to explore the barn, The Hen House ceremony space and surrounding grounds.
Woodhouse Barn
Barn Lane, Rosemarket, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, SA73 1LH
Telephone: 07870 353287
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.woodhousebarn.com
Photos: Woodhouse Barn
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Woodhouse Barn: the beautiful Pembrokeshire wedding venue where every celebration feels personal
SET within six acres of private meadows near Rosemarket, Woodhouse Barn offers couples a relaxed, exclusive and unforgettable setting for their wedding day.
For couples planning a wedding in Pembrokeshire, finding a venue is about far more than choosing a beautiful backdrop. It is about finding somewhere that feels right from the moment you arrive: somewhere your family can relax, your guests can celebrate, and your wedding day can feel genuinely personal.
Hidden along a secluded country lane just outside Rosemarket, Woodhouse Barn has become one of Pembrokeshire’s most distinctive wedding and event venues – a hand-crafted wooden barn surrounded by countryside, open skies and beautiful outdoor space.
With its rustic character, flexible interiors and warm, personal approach, Woodhouse Barn offers couples the opportunity to create a wedding day that reflects them, rather than following a set formula.

A Beautiful Setting for a Day to Remember
The barn sits among six acres of private meadows, with south-facing views stretching across the Pembrokeshire countryside towards the Cleddau Bridge and beyond.
From drinks on the lawn and garden games in the sunshine, to photographs surrounded by fields, woodland and open skies, the venue gives couples and photographers a wealth of beautiful settings throughout the day.
Inside, Woodhouse Barn combines rustic charm with elegant, adaptable space. Couples can decorate the barn in their own style or theme, creating a celebration that feels personal from the moment their guests arrive.
The venue includes a spacious main banqueting hall and dance floor, an intimate loft seating area with its own bar, and a striking viewing gallery overlooking the heart of the celebration.
Whether a couple is planning an intimate wedding breakfast or a larger evening party, the barn can accommodate up to 160 guests for a seated wedding breakfast and up to 250 guests for a more informal evening celebration.

Exchange Vows in The Hen House
For couples who would like to hold their entire wedding day in one special location, Woodhouse Barn is licensed for civil ceremonies in The Hen House.
Just a short walk from the main barn, The Hen House is a secluded, eleven-sided wooden structure offering an intimate and memorable setting in which to exchange vows.
Its natural, hand-crafted character makes it a particularly special space for ceremonies: calm, romantic and full of atmosphere before guests move on to celebrate in the main barn.

More Than a Venue A Complete Wedding Experience
One of the qualities guests and newlyweds repeatedly praise about Woodhouse Barn is the welcoming, relaxed experience created by Pat, Martin and their team.
Recent bride Ceri described Woodhouse Barn as an “absolutely stunning venue” and said: “Pat was incredible. Staff were brilliant. We loved our wedding day from start to finish.”
Another bride, Becky, praised the friendly family team, the outdoor space, the many beautiful photography opportunities and the unforgettable staircase, describing the venue as “priceless, amazing and quirky.”
For Carolynne, the appeal was in both the setting and the service. She described Woodhouse Barn as “the most relaxed and beautiful venue,” adding that Pat, Martin and their team went “above and beyond” to make the day exactly what the couple wanted.
That personal approach is part of what makes the venue so special. Rather than feeling like one wedding among many, couples are given the space, support and flexibility to create a day that is truly their own.

Stay, Celebrate and Enjoy Every Moment
Woodhouse Barn also offers accommodation through its log cabins and bell tents in Woodhouse Village, allowing guests to stay close to the celebration and make more of the wedding experience.
For families travelling to Pembrokeshire, guests with children, or couples wanting to enjoy the morning after their wedding without rushing away, the opportunity to stay on site adds another special dimension to the occasion.
Previous wedding guests have praised the accommodation, the outdoor space for children and the relaxed feeling of being able to celebrate together across the whole wedding weekend.

A Venue Couples Fall in Love With
From the moment couples first visit Woodhouse Barn, the venue offers something very different: privacy, personality and a countryside setting that feels both impressive and welcoming.
It is a place where ceremonies feel intimate, receptions feel joyful, photographs feel effortless and the people behind the venue are personally invested in making each celebration memorable.
For couples looking for a beautiful Pembrokeshire wedding venue where their day can feel relaxed, exclusive and entirely their own, Woodhouse Barn is well worth discovering.

Arrange a Private Viewing
Couples planning their wedding or special celebration can arrange a private viewing of Woodhouse Barn and discover the venue, The Hen House ceremony space and surrounding grounds for themselves.
For more information call 07870 353287, email [email protected] or visit their website and social media.
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