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Charity tour set for Irish visit

Published

11 years ago

March 3, 2015

Tom Sinclair

A showcase of classics: On the lawn of Kilkenny Castle.

CLASSIC Car and motorcycle enthusiasts from all over West Wales and further afield are signing up for this year’s Celtic Charity Classic Tour, following on from last years very succesful tour when not only did everyone have a great four day tour of Ireland but also raised £3,720 for the two nominated charities (Meningitis Now) & CRY (Dean Mason Memorial Fund).

This year ‘ s tour will start from The Snooty Fox Inn, Nr Narberth at 12 noon on Friday April 24 and will see the convoy of classic vehicles travel through the centre of Narberth & Fishguard Towns before making their way onto The Stenna Ferry for the afternoon sailing to Rosslare, after arriving early evening in Ireland the Classic Tour will then head to The Gold Coast Resort, Nr Dungarvan, Co Waterford which will be home for all the entrants for the next 3 nights (all types of accommodation catered for).

After a relaxing night and use of the splendid hotel facilities, the tour will start with a display of vehicles at the complex from 10.30am before the local YesterYear Classic Club will join the Welsh contingent with an organised tour around some of the most scenic roads Dungarvan has to offer, with a coffee / snack stop in the lovely heritage town of Lismore on the way, before finishing back at The Gold Coast Complex where a night of Irish hospitality is promised with many Irish Classic enthusiasts joining their Celtic friends.

On the Sunday morning The Tour will head to Baltinglass, Co Wicklow, home of The West Wicklow Club who enthusiastically wait our first visit to their club, and after a short display the local club takes us on another lovely scenic route to meet our friends from The Kilkenny Motor Club, and we are honoured to say that have arranged for us to display our vehicles in the majestic Castle g rounds.

Kilkenny proved the highlight of the 2014 tour when it certainly lived up to its boast to be ‘Europe’s Friendliest City’, after the Castle display, we then head back to our base in Dungarvan, where we have a presentation dinner arranged for all entrants and hope to be joined by more of our Irish hosts.

Monday is a free day with a couple of suggested options that can be arranged such as a visit to Blarney Castle to kiss the World famous Blarney Stone, or a day shopping or sightseeing in Waterford/Wexford area before we hope to meet up with The Wexford Sports & Classic Car Club at New Ross who will lead us back to The Rosslare Ferry Port when we set sail for Wales to arrive in Fishguard just after midnight with we hope many great memories and new friends will have been made on both sides of The Irish sea as was done in 2014.

It is still not too late if any Classic enthusiasts would like to join us on what is a very affordable trip (great ferry and accomodation deals) which promises to be another fun adventure to visit our Celtic cousins. Any car/ bike over 20 years old, or any unusual vehicle are most welcome to join what is already a lovely variety of fascinating vehicles, and a recovery vehicle (kindly supplied by Mason Bros) will also be on hand for anyone with mechanical problems as well as promised back up from our Irish enthusiasts to ease any mechanical worries some may have.

For further details and information pack please contact Norman (07969 313892) or Gareth (07811 296325) or email: [email protected]

Community

Community gathers to remember Corrina Baker

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6 hours ago

December 17, 2025

Tom Sinclair

Lanterns and balloons released in emotional acts of remembrance

FAMILY, friends and members of the local community came together to remember Corrina Baker at a series of moving events held across west Wales this week.

Corrina’s funeral took place on Monday (Dec 15), a month after her death, with a public service held at St Mary’s Church. Mourners lined the route as her coffin was carried on its final journey in an elegant horse-drawn carriage, before a private cremation later took place at Parc Gwyn crematorium in Narberth.

Later that evening, shortly after 6:00pm, friends and relatives gathered at the Quayside in Cardigan for the first of two acts of remembrance to celebrate her life. Lanterns were lit and released into the night sky above the town as some of Corrina’s favourite songs were played.

On Tuesday afternoon (Dec 16), a second tribute was held near the location where Corrina was found. Twenty-one pink balloons — one for each year of her life — were released into a clear blue sky, each carrying personal messages in her memory.

Floral tributes continue to be laid at the Netpool, while a GoFundMe appeal set up in Corrina’s memory has raised more than £2,300. She has been described by those who knew her as “funny and bright”.

Dyfed-Powys Police have confirmed that their investigation into the circumstances surrounding Ms Baker’s death is ongoing. A 29-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of murder has been released on bail while inquiries continue.

(Photos: Stuart Ladd/Herald)

Community

Six untaxed vehicles seized in Milford Haven police operation

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6 hours ago

December 17, 2025

Tom Sinclair

SIX untaxed and abandoned vehicles were seized during a joint roads policing operation in Milford Haven on Tuesday morning.

Officers from the Milford Haven Neighbourhood Policing and Prevention Team (NPPT) worked alongside the Pembrokeshire Roads Policing Team as part of targeted enforcement across the town.

In addition to the vehicle seizures, a number of traffic offence reports were issued to drivers during the operation.

Police said the action formed part of ongoing efforts to improve road safety and tackle vehicle-related offences in the Milford Haven area.

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Candlelit carol service brings community together in Milford Haven

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6 hours ago

December 17, 2025

Tom Sinclair

ST KATHARINE and St Peter’s Church in Milford Haven hosted its annual Candlelit Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, bringing together members of the community for a traditional celebration of Christmas.

The service featured readings from the Mayor of Milford Haven, representatives of the Soroptimists, Milford Haven Amateur Operatic Society, the Headteacher and Head Prefects of Milford Haven School, Milford Haven Town Band, and NCI Wooltack Point.

Music for the evening was provided by organist Seimon Morris, Milford Haven Town Band and the Milford Haven Cluster Band, whose performances added to the atmosphere of the candlelit service.

The Friends of St Katharine and St Peter’s Church thanked all those involved and wished the community a happy Christmas.