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County NFU elect new chairman
A MEMBER and past chairman of the Narberth local branch, Mike Plumb, was earlier this week elected into office for the coming year as Chairman of the Pembroke County branch of the National Farmers Union.
He succeeds Mansel Raymond, North West local branch, and will have as his vice–chairman, Simon Richards of Central area.Born in Oxfordshire, Mike came to the area as a teenager in 1966 when his parents, Peter and Mary Plumb, bought Plascerdin Farm at Llangynin.
He has a strong NFU pedigree for his father was elected Chairman of the Union’s Carmarthen branch for 1988. Like his father, he was a member of the St Clears local branch in Carmarthenshire. Mike served the county as livestock committee chairman and has continued to be actively involved in Union affairs since moving to farm at the 92-acre Blaenffynnonau, Narberth and has chaired the Union’s Rural Affairs Committee in Pembrokeshire.
Mike is married to June, who works for a well-established firm of accountants, and the couple have two sons, Steven, who works for the NHS, and Tim, who is a graphic designer – and three young grandchildren. As a means of generating extra income 16 years ago, Mike trained in pest control and started a service for farmers and others in disposing of rodent pests and he was also in demand in mole control. This side of the business had to end when the use of strychnine became prohibited.
More recently, in partnership with his wife June, with specialised equipment and well trained staff, he now works on private contracts and for the County Council and National Parks Authority on tree surgery (lopping and topping), tree removal (including an emergency 24-hour service), mobile wood chipping and log splitting, orchard and large garden maintenance and bracken control.
Mike manages all the practical aspects of the partnership, personally overseeing all of the work and insisting that his staff provide a reliable service and receive ongoing training and updating, to keep within latest safety guidelines.
Mike says: “We take immense pride in the fact that most of the work we undertake in the private sector, comes from the recommendations of
satisfied clients”.
Panel: Union activities
THE annual dinner of the NFU’s Pembroke County branch, attended by 160 members, friends and guests, was held last Friday evening at the new Crug Glas Function Centre, near Croesgoch, operated by union members, Perkin and Janet Evans. The guest speaker for the occasion was Andy Robertson, who was just over 12 months ago, appointed as the Union’s Director General for England and Wales.
This week’s annual general meeting was held at the Wolfscastle Country Hotel and the Union’s annual County Conference is to be held at the Nantyffin, Llandissilio on Thursday, January 9 when the guest speaker will be Prof Wayne Powell.
For the past five years Wayne has been the highly regarded Director of IBERS (The Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences at Aberystwyth University) and recently appointed as Chief Science Officer of the CGIAR Consortium –a global partnership of research organizations.
REFORM UK Wales leader Dan Thomas visited Llanelli over the weekend as the party continued its campaign ahead of next month’s Senedd election.
Mr Thomas was joined by Wales Director David Thomas, local candidates and party members for a day of canvassing and public engagement across the town.
The visit included Llanelli town centre, the market, St Elli Shopping Centre and doorstep conversations with residents.
Organisers said the day had been positive, with discussions covering local concerns and Reform UK’s policies for Wales.
Gareth Beer, lead candidate for Sir Gaerfyrddin and Carmarthenshire branch chairman, said: “There is great momentum in the county and people are pleased to speak to us and hear about our policies.
“Many people see this election as an important one, and many who have been put off voting in the past are now considering Reform.
“That’s good to hear. There is a clear shift in this area away from the mainstream parties. We are relating to a diverse range of voters which other parties may be struggling to engage with.”
He added: “A huge thank you to everyone who came out to support the visit today. It is massively appreciated.”
Mr Thomas said: “It was a pleasure to support the Carmarthenshire candidates. The branch has outstanding, relatable and hard-working candidates who have been campaigning tirelessly for several weeks, getting out there to speak to as many residents as possible.
“I was particularly pleased to support the strong Llanelli campaign, where the team is working hard to connect with local people every day and to spread the word about what Reform will do for the people of Wales.”
Party members said they would continue door-knocking across Carmarthenshire, covering both rural communities and urban areas.
During the visit, campaigners also highlighted concerns about the future of Llanelli town centre, which they said was quieter than expected for a Saturday.
Reform UK Wales says its policies include support for small businesses, changes to business rates, measures to help independent retailers and hospitality venues, and regeneration plans aimed at bringing shoppers and businesses back into town centres.
The party’s wider Senedd election pledges include cutting 1p from every band of Welsh income tax, scrapping the default 20mph speed limit in built-up areas, supporting major infrastructure projects including the M4 relief road, and improving public services.
The Senedd election takes place on Thursday, 7 May.
ALLEGATION COMES AHEAD OF SENEDD ELECTION AS ROYAL MAIL SAYS IT WILL NOT TOLERATE DELIBERATE NON-DELIVERY
ROYAL MAIL has launched an investigation after a postal worker allegedly claimed online that he had dumped Reform UK campaign leaflets in a bin.
The allegation emerged after a post appeared in a private Facebook group for Royal Mail staff, reportedly saying: “My DO had reform party’s D2D today. I dumped them all in a bin. They can sack me!”
The abbreviations are understood to refer to a delivery office and door-to-door election material.
Royal Mail has not confirmed where the alleged incident took place, and there is currently no evidence that a Welsh delivery office is involved.
However, the claim has emerged less than two weeks before voters in Wales go to the polls in the Senedd election on Thursday, May 7.
Reform UK has written to Royal Mail demanding an investigation, after the screenshot was circulated online. The party has claimed the alleged destruction or non-delivery of its campaign material would represent a serious breach of Royal Mail’s duty to deliver political literature fairly.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage said it was right that Royal Mail had launched a full investigation into the allegation.
He said that, if found to be true, it would be “very disturbing” and an attack on the democratic process.
Royal Mail said it plays a crucial role in elections and takes that responsibility seriously.
A spokesperson said the company does not tolerate the deliberate non-delivery of mail and is investigating the allegation. Royal Mail also said it remains committed to impartial delivery for all candidates.
The Facebook group where the alleged comment appeared is understood to be a private group for Royal Mail employees, partners and members of the Communication Workers Union.
Reform UK has asked Royal Mail for a full explanation and wants to know what disciplinary action will be taken if the allegation is proven.
The party has also asked for assurances that its future campaign deliveries will be properly monitored and protected from any repeat incident.
The Herald understands that the delivery office involved has not been publicly identified.
There is no suggestion at this stage that any Reform UK election material in Wales has been affected.
The allegation comes during a heated campaign period in Wales, with Reform UK hoping to make major gains at the Senedd election.
Voters across Wales will elect 96 Members of the Senedd under a new electoral system on May 7. Reform UK, Labour, Plaid Cymru, the Welsh Conservatives, the Liberal Democrats, the Greens and smaller parties are all campaigning for votes.
Royal Mail is commonly used to distribute election leaflets and party campaign material across the UK.
Any proven failure to deliver political literature impartially would raise serious questions about trust in the election process.
Royal Mail has not said when its investigation will conclude.
A MILFORD HAVEN father has successfully completed the London Marathon today in memory of his son, while raising money for Tŷ Hafan children’s hospice.
Johnathan Crimmins crossed the finish line in an impressive time of 4:04:14, with a halfway split of 2:42:06, in what he described as both a physical and emotional challenge.
He took on the marathon in honour of his son Kieran, who died seven years ago at the age of 21 following a battle with his mental health.
Speaking ahead of the run, Johnathan said the experience of losing his son had shown him how precious time with children can be.
He said: “Sadly seven years ago I lost my son, Kieran, at the age of 21 following a battle with his mental health. So, I know all too well the importance of being able to spend time with your children, as time is precious and not always guaranteed.
“By being able to run for Tŷ Hafan, I know that not only will I be raising awareness of Tŷ Hafan and what they do, but also raising valuable funds which will ensure that families will be supported and enabled to spend quality time together during their children’s short lives.”
This was Johnathan’s fifth full marathon and his third time running the London Marathon, adding to a long list of fundraising challenges including half marathons and even skydives.
He also spoke candidly about the personal challenge behind the run, having been diagnosed with severe PTSD following the discovery of his son alongside his daughter.
He said: “This will be a significant challenge for myself… so I will also be running in Kieran’s memory.”
Tŷ Hafan supports children with life-shortening conditions and their families across Wales, helping them make the most of the time they have together.
Johnathan’s achievement has been praised locally, with many recognising both the physical effort involved and the powerful cause behind his run.
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