Tributes have been paid to the woman described as the “heart and soul” of a well-known Pembrokeshire family farm following her death this week.

MARGARET DAVIES, affectionately known to many simply as “Mama”, passed away after a lifetime spent building and supporting the family business at Cuckoo Mill Farm.

Mrs Davies founded the poultry enterprise in 1958, starting with just three turkeys. Over the decades she grew the small venture into a well-known local business supplying poultry to families across the county.

Alongside farming, she also ran a farmhouse bed and breakfast for more than fifty-five years, welcoming guests from across the world and serving home-cooked three-course meals prepared on the Aga.

Family members said her work ethic and warmth made her the driving force behind the farm for generations.

For more than half a century Mrs Davies personally handled every Christmas turkey order, worked at farmers’ markets, and helped keep the busy farm kitchen running smoothly.

Visitors to the farmhouse often found the kitchen full of activity — the phone ringing with orders, stuffing being prepared for turkeys, potatoes boiling on the Aga, and white coats hanging ready for the next day’s work.

Despite the long hours and busy seasons, especially around Christmas, Mrs Davies was known for rarely complaining.

Her favourite saying summed up her outlook on business: “It’s when the phone doesn’t ring — that’s when we have a problem.”

As well as running the farm, she was known for her friendly and welcoming personality. Television and radio crews who visited the farm were often invited straight into the kitchen to film or record interviews.

“She was always so agreeable to fun,” her family said in a tribute. “If we said the TV crew were coming, she would just smile and say, ‘Well, why not? Bring them in!’”

Mrs Davies is remembered as a hardworking and inspiring woman who led by example and took pride in providing quality produce and excellent service to customers.

Today, the farm continues to operate under the next generation of the family. Granddaughters Emily and Beth now help run the poultry side of the business, while grandsons Danny and Joe continue the dairy enterprise started by their grandparents.

Many of the farm’s loyal customers now span several generations themselves, with families returning year after year for their Christmas turkey.

Her family said they are determined to carry forward the values she established.

“As we celebrate Mama’s life, we will continue working to carry forward her wonderful legacy and everything she stood for.”

Funeral details will be announced once confirmed.

A YACHT that ran aground on rocks at Lower Town in Fishguard is being cleared by Pembrokeshire County Council after debris washed onto the shoreline.

Council officers attended the scene to assess the situation and begin removing wreckage after the vessel was found stranded among the rocks.

Heavy machinery was brought in to help clear debris from the beach, with workers seen dismantling parts of the damaged yacht and removing material that had scattered along the shoreline.

Pembrokeshire County Council confirmed it is aware of the incident and has issued a Notice to Mariners, warning of the potential presence of floating debris in the surrounding waters.

The notice advises vessels navigating in the area to exercise caution while clearance work continues.

No further details about how the yacht came to run aground have been released.

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Council workers clear debris from a yacht that ran aground at Lower Town, Fishguard.

MILFORD HAVEN SEA CADETS have had a busy and successful week, with new equipment arriving at the unit, a donation from a local organisation, and junior members taking part in World Book Day activities.

The Milford Haven unit recently received delivery of new Standard Horizon VHF radios, which will be used during the upcoming boating season. The equipment was purchased after the group successfully secured funding through the RCD Foundation Grant.

The radios will help cadets develop important communication and safety skills while taking part in maritime training on the water.

The unit also received a £100 donation from Neyland Lodge, with cadets presented with a cheque during the week. Staff at the unit said the contribution would help support activities and training opportunities for young people involved in the organisation.

Leaders at the unit thanked the lodge for its support, describing the donation as a welcome boost for the cadet group.

Meanwhile, junior Sea Cadets marked World Book Day by taking part in a special visit to their local library. Along with members of the Junior Training Organisation (JTO), the young cadets dressed up and learned about the role of a librarian.

During the visit, they explored the library and each chose a favourite book, helping to encourage reading and learning outside the classroom.

Milford Haven Sea Cadets said the week highlighted the wide range of experiences available to cadets, from maritime training and community support to educational activities.

The unit is part of the wider Sea Cadet network operating across West Wales and continues to provide opportunities for young people in the Milford Haven area to develop skills, confidence and teamwork.