Community

Young musicians score in national competition

Published

11 years ago

January 5, 2015

Tom Sinclair

From L to R:Rotary Organiser Roger Howells, Daniel Jones, Rowan Staden-Coates and President Derek Lloyd

HAVERFORDWEST ROTARY CLUB recently held the first heat for the Great Britain Rotary National Young Musician Competition. There were five entries for Instrumentalist and four for vocalist. Each competitor had to play two contrasting pieces. Held in Tasker Millward Lower School Hall, the appreciative audience were thrilled with the standard shown by the young musicians, who were all aged 17 or younger.

The panel of judges were Helen Danzey, Peter Allen and Rotarian Glan Phillips who carried out a difficult task and commented on the high standard. The winning Instrumentalist was Daniel Jones on the flute. His music selection was Hypnosis by Ian Clarke and the 3rd Movement of Mozart’s Flute Concerto in D Major. Daniel is a student at Tasker Millward School and lives in Neyland. The winning Vocalist was Rowan Staden-Coates who sang a piece from Phantom of the Opera ‘Wishing you were somehow here again’ and ‘Pie Jesu’ by Faure.

Rowan is a student at Sir Thomas Picton School and comes from Treffgarne. Runners up were Instrumentalist Charlie Scarr from Pembrokeshire College who played the drums and Vocalist Megan Thomas from Tasker Millward School. The winners now go forward to a Pembrokeshire final to be held at the end of next January. President Derek Lloyd presented all competitors with a certificate from Haverfordwest Rotary Club and discount vouchers supplied by Musicians World, High Street, Haverfordwest. Derek Lloyd said: “I am thrilled with the standard of Musicianship that we have seen tonight and delighted that the club have been able to organise this event for the first time. “My thanks to Helen Lewis and the staff of Tasker Millward School for hosting the competition and all the students who took part. We hope to run this again next year’.

Community

Narbelles WI support Food Bank with festive donation

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7 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.

Community

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)