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Sun shines on Pembroke Town & Country Show

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4 months ago

August 7, 2025

THE PEMBROKE & COUNTRY SHOW returned in style on Wednesday (Aug 6), drawing large crowds to the Showfield in Lamphey for a full day of rural tradition, community spirit, and competition.

Organised by the Pembroke Farmers’ Club and supported by NFU Cymru, the show brought together livestock classes, vintage vehicles, children’s entertainment, local food, and countryside crafts — with fine weather ensuring a strong turnout throughout the day.

Local producers win top awards

There was success in the produce tent for several local exhibitors.

Gallows Café took home first and second place in the competitive honey section with their Gallows Honey. Posting after the event, they said: “A very successful day… our own Gallows honey came first and second .”

Pembroke Cottage Holidays were also celebrating, after their farm-fresh chicken eggs won first prize, judged on shell quality, uniformity, cleanliness and freshness. “We love our hens!” the team posted, alongside a photo of their prizewinning entry.

Strong entries in livestock rings

Livestock competitions formed the heart of the show, with entries across sheep, pigs, goats, cattle and alpacas. The judging rings were busy all day, as competitors proudly displayed animals they had raised and prepared over many months.

In the horse section, riders young and old took part in in-hand and ridden classes, with several local entrants taking home ribbons after strong performances.

Tradition and spectacle

A popular attraction in the main ring was the Cresselly Hunt, who paraded their hounds for the crowd in a traditional show of horsemanship and countryside pageantry.

Meanwhile, the Pembroke and District Male Voice Choir performed a lively set outside the produce marquee, entertaining visitors with Welsh favourites and choral classics.

Vintage vehicles and classic cars

The vintage section proved a hit once again, with a parade of restored tractors, stationary engines and gleaming classic cars. A young girl driving an orange vintage tractor drew particular applause as she joined the lineup of proud owners on display.

Family fun and food

Beyond the rings, visitors enjoyed a wide variety of attractions including a craft marquee, children’s fairground, terrier racing, a dog show, and a food village celebrating local produce.

With free parking and affordable ticket prices, organisers made the show as accessible as possible, ensuring a day out that appealed to all ages.

Celebrating Pembrokeshire’s rural life

Show secretary Pam Davies said the event was a great success. “It’s a celebration of our countryside, our animals, our food and our people. We’re so grateful to the volunteers, exhibitors and public for making the 2025 show one to remember.”

More results and images are expected to be released in the coming days under the hashtag

Community

Narbelles WI support Food Bank with festive donation

Published

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)