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Artist inspired by cancer battle

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11 years ago

January 5, 2015

Tom Sinclair

Barbara Price: her interpretation of St Non’s Chapel

A TREFIN artist who has been inspired to create more than 100 paintings by her battle with cancer is the latest to exhibit in the Tower and Café at Oriel y Parc Gallery and Visitor Centre in St Davids. Barbara Price began producing a visual diary of her experience when she was diagnosed with breast cancer in December 2012. Her exhibition, ‘My Journey Through Cancer and Beyond’ includes a selection of these images, as well as more recent work inspired by the North Pembrokeshire landscape.

Having now recovered, Barbara hopes the visual diary will show how painting can help deal with such struggles, and encourage women to have mammograms in order to identify any potential problems early and make a positive outcome more likely. Oriel y Parc Interim Manager Emma Bowen said: “This exhibition demonstrates how Barbara takes inspiration from every aspect of her life, from the people she meets, to the local scenery and her life experiences. “Her work also shows how art can inspire and support people during difficult times in their lives.”

Originally from Poole in Dorset, Barbara studied Textiles at Farnham College of Art. The influence of this medium can be seen throughout her work through the use of colour and tonal values. In her ‘Kaleidoscope’ series, Barbara divides the images up and uses a mix of different shades and tones of the same colour, capturing the light of Pembrokeshire, where she has now lived for 22 years.

Barbara said: “Living here in north Pembrokeshire gives me an endless supply of inspiration with its wildness and intensity of light and colour. “Although having breast cancer is life-changing, my painting has become my way of overcoming the stresses of waiting for results and tests and I appreciate the simple things in life much more now.” Barbara has exhibited widely and her work is in private collections worldwide including the Arton Gallery in Kyoto Japan. She also paints portraits of local people and takes great pleasure in teaching art to adults, something she has done locally for nearly 20 years Barbara’s exhibition will be on display at Oriel y Parc until February 28, 2015.

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Community gathers to remember Corrina Baker

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3 hours ago

December 17, 2025

Tom Sinclair

Lanterns and balloons released in emotional acts of remembrance

FAMILY, friends and members of the local community came together to remember Corrina Baker at a series of moving events held across west Wales this week.

Corrina’s funeral took place on Monday (Dec 15), a month after her death, with a public service held at St Mary’s Church. Mourners lined the route as her coffin was carried on its final journey in an elegant horse-drawn carriage, before a private cremation later took place at Parc Gwyn crematorium in Narberth.

Later that evening, shortly after 6:00pm, friends and relatives gathered at the Quayside in Cardigan for the first of two acts of remembrance to celebrate her life. Lanterns were lit and released into the night sky above the town as some of Corrina’s favourite songs were played.

On Tuesday afternoon (Dec 16), a second tribute was held near the location where Corrina was found. Twenty-one pink balloons — one for each year of her life — were released into a clear blue sky, each carrying personal messages in her memory.

Floral tributes continue to be laid at the Netpool, while a GoFundMe appeal set up in Corrina’s memory has raised more than £2,300. She has been described by those who knew her as “funny and bright”.

Dyfed-Powys Police have confirmed that their investigation into the circumstances surrounding Ms Baker’s death is ongoing. A 29-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of murder has been released on bail while inquiries continue.

(Photos: Stuart Ladd/Herald)

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Six untaxed vehicles seized in Milford Haven police operation

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3 hours ago

December 17, 2025

Tom Sinclair

SIX untaxed and abandoned vehicles were seized during a joint roads policing operation in Milford Haven on Tuesday morning.

Officers from the Milford Haven Neighbourhood Policing and Prevention Team (NPPT) worked alongside the Pembrokeshire Roads Policing Team as part of targeted enforcement across the town.

In addition to the vehicle seizures, a number of traffic offence reports were issued to drivers during the operation.

Police said the action formed part of ongoing efforts to improve road safety and tackle vehicle-related offences in the Milford Haven area.

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Candlelit carol service brings community together in Milford Haven

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3 hours ago

December 17, 2025

Tom Sinclair

ST KATHARINE and St Peter’s Church in Milford Haven hosted its annual Candlelit Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, bringing together members of the community for a traditional celebration of Christmas.

The service featured readings from the Mayor of Milford Haven, representatives of the Soroptimists, Milford Haven Amateur Operatic Society, the Headteacher and Head Prefects of Milford Haven School, Milford Haven Town Band, and NCI Wooltack Point.

Music for the evening was provided by organist Seimon Morris, Milford Haven Town Band and the Milford Haven Cluster Band, whose performances added to the atmosphere of the candlelit service.

The Friends of St Katharine and St Peter’s Church thanked all those involved and wished the community a happy Christmas.