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Summer of coastal creativity at Oriel y Parc

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4 months ago

August 3, 2025

VISITORS to the Pembrokeshire Coast can look forward to a packed programme of creative workshops, storytelling sessions and imaginative seaside activities this summer, as Oriel y Parc: National Park Discovery Centre in St Davids launches its seasonal line-up.

Inspired by the sights, sounds and materials of the local landscape, the programme blends hands-on discovery with artistic inspiration. With a focus on imagination, play and connection to nature, the schedule features artist-led workshops, coastal crafts and seasonal trails designed to engage visitors of all ages.

Creative Wednesdays
Throughout the school holidays, Wednesdays at Oriel y Parc are dedicated to ‘Make and Take’ workshops for children aged five and over. Highlights include cyanotype printing and gel plate monoprinting with Kate Evans, coastal weaving with Hannah Rounding, and drawing and mark-making with Kate Freeman. The sessions draw inspiration from Pembrokeshire’s natural environment and the current exhibition, Môrwelion / The Sea Horizon by Garry Fabian Miller.

Celebrating craftsmanship

Local artisans take centre stage this summer, with the courtyard hosting Handmade Craft Fairs every Tuesday until 26 August and a larger Summer Craft Market on 9 August. Visitors can browse a range of stalls featuring handmade goods, unique crafts and local produce.

Stories of the sea
On 27 and 28 August, Oriel y Parc will run a special programme inspired by Pembrokeshire’s seabirds and coastal wildlife. Zoologist and author Nicola Davies, along with philosopher Dr Beth Mackintosh, will lead creative sessions for children, including making a whale zig-zag book and a listening scroll. The following day, RSPB site manager Greg Morgan will give a talk on the secret lives of Manx shearwaters, followed by artist Bron Jones’ storytelling performance Phantoms of the Sea, which evokes the haunting calls of these elusive seabirds.

Alongside its summer events, Oriel y Parc offers regularly changing exhibitions, a gift shop, and a café serving seasonal dishes. The centre is also an excellent starting point for exploring the National Park, with knowledgeable staff on hand to suggest coastal and countryside walks.

Full details of events and workshops are available at www.orielyparc.co.uk.

Community

Narbelles WI support Food Bank with festive donation

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6 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.

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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)