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Lota Park skate park opening postponed after damage to new ramps

Published

5 months ago

July 29, 2025

THE PLANNED official opening of a new skate park in Fishguard has been postponed after the freshly installed ramps were damaged.

The skate park at Lota Park was set to be the final phase of the long-running Lota Project, which has been working for more than a decade to improve play facilities in the area. Over the years, the project has transformed the once run-down play area with a range of new attractions including accessible play equipment, a wheelchair-inclusive roundabout, a new-style witch’s hat, an arm rotator, a small basketball area, teqball, a zipline, a large round swing, a gravity bowl, new multi-play units, a sea saw and springers.

Funding for these upgrades has come from a mix of fundraising efforts, community donations, town council contributions, and support from Pembrokeshire County Council and the Welsh Government.

Replacing the original skate park — which was removed more than ten years ago — has been a key ambition for the group since 2021. The new facility features a ledge, a quarter pipe, and two fun box combinations, including a flat wedge and grind rail. Installation work began on July 7, with the official opening originally scheduled for Saturday, July 26.

However, the launch has been cancelled after people were seen removing protective fencing and walking over the wet tarmac, which resulted in sticky material being tracked onto the ramps. This has left the surfaces damaged and temporarily unusable.

The Lota Project team, which has worked tirelessly to bring the skate park to fruition, plans to step down once the installation is complete. Anyone interested in taking the project forward and continuing improvements to Lota Park can get in touch with the group via their Facebook page.

Community

Narbelles WI support Food Bank with festive donation

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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

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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.

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