EVENT WILL FEATURE 34 DRINKS, LIVE MUSIC AND STREET FOOD

MILFORD HAVEN is preparing to raise a glass as Beer Fest returns to Milford Waterfront next month.

The Milford Haven Round Table Beer Fest will take place on Saturday (May 23), bringing a full day of drinks, food and live entertainment to Mackerel Quay.

Running from 12:00pm until 10:30pm, the event is expected to bring a festival atmosphere to the waterfront, with organisers promising “big pours, big energy and proper food”.

This year’s drinks line-up will feature 34 different options, including real ales, craft beers, lagers, ciders, Pimms, prosecco, gin and other summer favourites.

The event will also showcase a number of Pembrokeshire’s independent breweries and drinks producers, giving visitors the chance to sample local and regional flavours in one of the county’s best-known waterfront settings.

Music will be a major part of the day, with performances from 4th Street, Steve Bartram, Big Chicken, Jake Taylor and Funktion 22. Guest DJ Josh Navidi will also appear during the event.

Food will be available throughout the day, with a street food zone featuring Junkyard Dogs and Reeves BBQ. Visitors will also be able to make use of Milford Waterfront’s restaurants, cafés and independent eateries.

The Beer Fest has become one of Milford Haven’s popular early summer events, attracting both local residents and visitors to the marina. Last year, hundreds turned out despite wet weather, with the event praised for its atmosphere, live music and community spirit.

The festival is organised by Milford Haven Round Table, which has worked closely with Milford Waterfront in recent years to stage major community events in the town, including the beer festival, carnival and fireworks display.

Previous Round Table events have helped raise money for local charities, groups and good causes, while also bringing more footfall into the waterfront area.

Tickets for this year’s Beer Fest cost £25 per person.

Organisers are reminding those attending to drink responsibly and enjoy the event safely.

Major works planned in Pembroke, Milford Haven and Aberystwyth as 16km of ageing pipes set to be replaced

WALES & West Utilities is investing more than £3.6 million over the next year to upgrade the gas network across mid and west Wales, including major works in Pembroke Town and Milford Haven.

The company says the programme will help ensure a safe and reliable gas supply for customers while strengthening energy infrastructure across the region for decades to come.

As part of the scheme, more than 16 kilometres of gas mains will be replaced, with work also taking place in Aberystwyth and Welshpool.

Wales & West Utilities said it will work closely with local authorities to carefully plan each project and manage any necessary traffic measures.

Adam Smith, who is managing the programme, said the investment was essential to keep the network safe and fit for the future.

“We’re investing in our gas network to ensure it remains safe, reliable and fit for the future for the customers we serve across the area,” he said.

“We’ll continue to work closely with local authorities, and keep communities informed as projects are planned and delivered.

“We understand our work can cause disruption, but it is essential to maintain a resilient network that people rely on every day.”

Mr Smith added that although the gas network is mostly out of sight, it plays a vital role in everyday life.

“From heating homes to cooking meals, we know how important it is that gas is there when people need it,” he said.

“This investment will not only maintain today’s supply but also prepare the network to transport greener gases in the future.”

Residents can find more information about works in their area by visiting the Wales & West Utilities website.

The company is responsible for transporting gas to more than 7.5 million people across Wales and the south west of England through an underground network of more than 35,000 kilometres of pipes. It does not sell gas directly.

Anyone who smells gas or suspects carbon monoxide is advised to call the National Gas Emergency number on 0800 111 999 immediately. Trained engineers are available 24 hours a day.

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a collision involving a car and a pedestrian in Pembroke Dock.

Dyfed-Powys Police said the incident happened on Pembroke Road at around 3:20pm on Wednesday (Apr 29).

Officers attended the scene alongside ambulance crews and the road was closed while emergency services dealt with the incident.

The pedestrian was taken to hospital, but police said their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing.

The road reopened at approximately 5:35pm.

Anyone who witnessed the collision, or who has dash-cam footage which could assist the investigation, is asked to contact Dyfed-Powys Police.

Police can be contacted online at dyfed-powys.police.uk/contact, by emailing [email protected], or by calling 101.

Alternatively, information can be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, or via crimestoppers-uk.org.

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