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Angle RNLI answers string of call-outs across the Milford Haven Waterway

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2 months ago

April 6, 2026

Volunteer crew launched for searches, police incidents, a medical evacuation and a grounded yacht during a busy spell from mid-February to early April

ANGLE RNLI volunteers were called out to a series of incidents across the Milford Haven Waterway in recent weeks, including missing person searches, a medical evacuation and assistance to vessels in difficulty.

The first of the incidents took place late on Sunday, February 16, when the crew was paged at 11:04pm to assist St Govan’s Coastguard Rescue Team and Dyfed-Powys Police with a missing person search at Cleddau Reach, Llanion. The launch was later cancelled after the casualty was located safe and well by police.

In the early hours of Tuesday, March 11, at 1:12am, the lifeboat crew was tasked alongside Dale Coastguard Rescue Team to assist with an ongoing police incident at Hakin Point, Milford Haven. The lifeboat launched and stood by within the marina lock until the incident was safely concluded. The crew was back alongside and ready for service again by 2:00am.

A further launch followed on Friday, March 21, at 1:09pm, when the crew was requested to assist a seven-metre motor vessel with three people on board suffering machinery failure off the Behar Wreck in Dale Roads.

Once on scene, the volunteer crew assessed the situation and decided the safest course of action was to establish a tow. The vessel was taken under tow before the line was handed over off Hobbs Point to a workboat from Rudders Boatyard for the remainder of the journey back to the slipway. With no further assistance required, the lifeboat returned to station and was ready for service again by 3:30pm.

Just after midnight on Tuesday, April 1, at 1:15am, Angle RNLI was again paged to help Dale Coastguard Rescue Team and Dyfed-Powys Police, this time in the search for a despondent woman in the Milford Haven area. As the crew prepared to launch, the casualty was found safe and well by police and the launch was cancelled.

Later the same day, at 9:52pm, the lifeboat was requested to assist with a medical evacuation after reports of a man suffering chest pains on board a harbour tug moored off South Hook.

A Port Authority pilot boat had already transferred the casualty from the vessel and was making for its jetty. The lifeboat rendezvoused with the pilot vessel, where casualty care-trained crew members boarded. Supported by Dale Coastguard Rescue Team, the man was assessed and extracted from the vessel before being handed into the care of colleagues for transport to hospital.

The lifeboat was back alongside her berth and ready for service again by 11:30pm.

Most recently, on Monday, April 6, at 1:05pm, the crew was tasked to assist a fourteen-ton yacht with one person on board which had run aground and was listing near Mill Bay.

With the tide still ebbing, the immediate concern was the welfare of the lone skipper. The lifeboat launched shortly afterwards and located the yacht around twenty minutes later. With the vessel by then listing significantly, the crew deployed the inflatable Y boat to speak with the skipper and discuss the options.

The owner, who was understandably reluctant to leave the yacht, was helped to deploy an anchor. With no further assistance required, and the skipper content to remain on board and await the returning tide, the crew was stood down. The lifeboat was back alongside and ready for further service by 3:00pm.

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Tenby club raises £1,000 for Wales Air Ambulance

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1 day ago

May 22, 2026

Tom Sinclair

TENBY INNER WHEEL CLUB has raised £1,000 for Wales Air Ambulance after holding a popular fish and chip supper fundraiser.

The club has supported the lifesaving charity for 12 years, raising £8,600 in total.

The latest event, held at the Boathouse in Saundersfoot, included both lunch and evening sittings, as well as a raffle.

The Inner Wheel Club of Tenby is a women’s organisation focused on friendship and service. It currently has 23 members who raise money for a range of good causes.

Karen Tulley, from the club, said: “Our members use our skills to promote and help good causes, while having plenty of fun at the same time.

“We are all aware that Wales Air Ambulance relies totally on donations and receives no government funding, which is why we are always keen to make this a really good event and raise as much money as we can.

“The air ambulance service is essential, particularly in rural areas.”

Following the fundraiser, Mike May, Wales Air Ambulance Regional Fundraising Manager, attended the club’s annual meeting, where he was presented with the £1,000 cheque.

He said: “A huge thank you to everyone at Inner Wheel Club of Tenby for raising a further £1,000 for our service.

“The members have fundraised for us for 12 years and in that time they have raised an incredible £8,600, which is amazing. We really do appreciate their ongoing support of our all-Wales charity.

“Fundraisers like these will ensure that the Wales Air Ambulance continues to be there for the people of Wales when they need us most.”

Wales Air Ambulance is a consultant-led service which takes hospital-standard treatment to patients and, if needed, transfers them directly to the most appropriate hospital.

The charity must raise £13m every year to keep its helicopters in the air and rapid response vehicles on the road.

Pic: Mike May, Wales Air Ambulance Regional Fundraising Manager, at the cheque presentation.

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Charity golf day to support cancer awareness after Derek’s diagnosis

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2 days ago

May 21, 2026

Tom Sinclair

LOCAL businesses are being asked to support a charity golf day in Rosemarket this July after organiser Derek Rowlands was diagnosed with neuroendocrine cancer.

Derek’s Charity Golf Day will take place at Dawn Til Dusk Golf Club on Friday, July 10, with proceeds going to Neuroendocrine Cancer UK.

The event will be played in a Texas Scramble format, with teams of four invited to enter at £80 per team. Tee times will run from 8:00am.

Derek was diagnosed with neuroendocrine cancer in 2023. His illness was identified early, allowing him to undergo surgery soon after diagnosis. He continues to receive monthly treatment and has organised the event to raise both funds and awareness.

Neuroendocrine cancers can develop in different parts of the body, including the digestive system, pancreas and lungs. Symptoms can often be vague, meaning some patients are diagnosed late.

Local businesses are being invited to support the event by sponsoring a hole for a minimum donation of £100, donating raffle or competition prizes, entering a team, or helping to promote the day.

There are up to 18 hole sponsorship opportunities available, with sponsors able to display banners or promotional materials at their designated hole.

Anyone wishing to enter a team, sponsor the event, donate a prize or find out more can contact Derek on 07823 323 134.

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Local insurance brokers help raise over £1,300 for Bluebirds Foundation

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3 days ago

May 20, 2026

Sarah Jane Absalom

The Haverfordwest County AFC Bluebirds Foundation is celebrating a £1,300 boost this month thanks to local insurance brokers Lloyd & Whyte Community Broking.

A recent fundraising day raised £653.64, which was fund matched by the insurance broker’s parent company, the Benefact Group, doubling the amount to over £1,300.

Lloyd & Whyte Community Broking St Clears are sponsors of Haverfordwest County AFC
which includes supporting the charitable arm of the club, Bluebirds Foundation. The Foundation focuses on the prevention of poverty and strengthens the bond between the
football club and local people, including launching junior supporter clubs and community
brunch clubs.
Harry Thomas, aTrustee at Bluebirds Foundation said:
“We are extremely grateful to Lloyd & Whyte for further enhancing the funds raised at
our Foundation Fundraiser, held at the Ogi Bridge Meadow in collaboration with
Haverfordwest County AFC and we look forward to working closely with Lloyd & White again at future events.”
Leyla Phillips stated:
“Events like this show what community is all about. I think it’s great what the
Bluebirds foundation are doing locally for Pembrokeshire, and it was a pleasure to be
a part of it. Being part of Lloyd & Whyte Community Broking and the Benefact Group
made it even more special as we are proud to match all funds that were raised on the day which I’m sure will be a nice addition for the foundation, to enable them to carry
on doing great initiatives within our community.’’
The funday event saw bouncy castles, cake stands, a raffle, shirt swap stand, kick-up
competitions, and inflatable goal, alongside the normal match day activities, all providing
hours of fun for spectators and supporters.

And to top it all, Haverfordwest County AFC won 6-0 on the day against Llanelli Town AFC.