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Pembrokeshire mum with MS raising funds to compete on world CrossFit stage

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4 months ago

August 4, 2025

A PEMBROKESHIRE mum living with Multiple Sclerosis is aiming to represent the UK at one of the world’s most prestigious CrossFit events — and she’s already raised hundreds of pounds to help get there.

Hannah Webster, 46, from Manorbier, has qualified for the 2025 Adaptive CrossFit Games Finals in Las Vegas this September. She will compete in the Neuromuscular Major Female Division, taking on some of the strongest adaptive athletes from around the globe.

A former marathon runner, Hannah was diagnosed with relapsing-remitting MS in 2020 after years of unexplained symptoms, including leg weakness, bladder issues and losing vision in one eye. She said the diagnosis was life-changing: “I had to mourn my previous self to get on with life.”

Despite the challenges, she now trains daily at CrossFit Pembrokeshire and is ranked among the world’s top adaptive athletes. Her determination and competitive spirit have inspired many within the chronic illness and disability community.

Hannah is fundraising to cover the costs of travel, accommodation and specialist equipment for the competition. At least 20% of the total raised will be donated to the MS Society. She has also pledged to print the names of all donors on the T-shirt she will wear during competition, with supporters able to request motivational shout-outs and messages.

So far, she has raised £650 of her £700 target. Any extra funds will help her upgrade her nutrition, including swapping sachet-based protein for something “a bit tastier.”

Hannah is also working on a memoir and launching a podcast to share the experiences of disabled athletes worldwide.

Donations can be made via her GoFundMe page: Still Standing — Get Han to Vegas for the CrossFit Finals!

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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.)

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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.

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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)