Community

Christmas message from Commissioner

Published

11 years ago

January 8, 2015

Dyfed-Powys Police and Crime Commissioner, David Salmon: Carried out inquiry into effectiveness of CCTV cameras.

Christmas message from Chris Salmon: Keep your valuables safe

DYFED-POWYS POLICE and Crime Commissioner, Christopher Salmon is asking the public to enjoy the holiday season in a responsible manner and to steer clear of difficulties. Dyfed-Powys Police are reminding the public to keep their valuables safe, not leave goods on show in vehicles, leave a light on when you’re out after dark, look after one another on nights out and not to drive and drive. They are also reminding everybody that you have a right to feel safe in your own home – and if you are the victim of domestic abuse there are people who can help.

Mr Salmon said: “I am funding a new £500,000 service to support victims of domestic abuse. It will see five new support workers help reduce the risk of abuse and increase the safety of victims in our four counties.” The service will be provided by a partnership of Welsh organisations on Mr Salmon’s behalf. He added: “Moreover, early next year I plan to launch a new service for all victims of crime – an online directory of those who can help victims battle back after suffering the trauma of crime. “I thank those of you who have helped me in my role this year.It’s a privilege to visit communities across Pembrokeshire to hear what you want from your local criminal justice agencies.”

The police force has created 30 new officer posts and next year, thanks to new IT, officers will spend 100,000 extra hours on the beat across Dyfed- Powys. There’ll also be an improved police helicopter service, two new road units to help those in mental distress at incidents, two new rural rape crisis centres, a new single point of contact to report concerns with the police or my office, better websites from me and the police – and yet more focus on community policing. Mr Salmon said: “Among the communities in my sights is Saundersfoot, where I’d like to vacate the police station and offer a new arrangement for local policing.

Two other police stations – Tenby and Narberth – are within 10 miles and the police force are investing in new mobile police stations. “I’ll also be looking to make progress on two other key pieces of work – the future of police bases in Fishguard and St David’s. Both police stations remain open but I’d like to fi nd alternative locations in the same communities.” In Fishguard, alternative space has been identifi ed in the Town Hall, and Mr Salmon has been talking to the County Council about the possibility of basing offi cers there, but is yet to identify fi rm opportunities in St Davids.

Community

Narbelles WI support Food Bank with festive donation

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3 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)