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Crabb to push broadband case

Published

11 years ago

March 3, 2015

LAST week Stephen Crabb MP brought the Chief Executive of BT Cymru, Ann Beynon, to Haverfordwest to discuss the vital need for better broadband in Pembrokeshire. Senior Directors Ed Hunt and Steve Jones also came to the meeting.

The meeting was well-attended by a wide cross-section of local business owners and County Councillors, as well as staff from the National Park and the Port Authority.

There was a frank exchange of views as people expressed their frustration about various delays and problems they have faced from BT. The local MP chaired a question and answer session about a wide range of issues.

Questions put to BT included how they decided which areas to install superfast broadband first, when they expected to complete the project, and about specific problems in the Haven Waterway Enterprise Zone. Cllr Huw George of Maenclochog asked about the rollout in North Pembrokeshire, and Hywel Vaughan, the County Chair of Pembrokeshire NFU, raised the increasing importance of broadband to farmers.

Speaking after the event, Stephen Crabb said: “High quality broadband is hugely important and I receive lots of correspondence about the problems Pembrokeshire faces. I am pleased this meeting gave people a chance to put their questions directly to the Chief Executive. I was clear to BT that superfast broadband is more important than ever to help boost the economy, especially following the closure of Murco. I emphasised that it is as essential in rural Pembrokeshire as it is in urban parts of Wales. This was a constructive meeting where we pushed the case for better broadband access in Pembrokeshire. Now we have to see real progress and I would urge local businesses and constituents to get in touch if they have any problems with BT that I can then raise directly with them.”

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Narbelles WI support Food Bank with festive donation

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16 hours ago

December 14, 2025

Tom Sinclair

Group marks December meeting with charity collection and Christmas celebrations

NARBELLES WI rounded off the year with a festive December meeting featuring a bring-and-share buffet, party games and a Secret Santa gift exchange.

Members also used the occasion to support families in need across the county, collecting food items and presenting a £120 cheque to Ann Watling from Pembrokeshire Food Bank. The donation represents the proceeds of the group’s bucket collection during Narberth Civic Week 2024.

A spokesperson for the WI said the group was delighted to finish the year “with fun, friendship and a chance to give something back to the community.”

(Photo: Narbelles WI members presenting the cheque to Ann Watling, Pembrokeshire Food Bank.)

Community

Annual charity carol service raises funds for good causes

Published

2 days ago

December 13, 2025

Tom Sinclair

MID and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service held its annual Charity Carol Service on Wednesday (Dec 10) at Ebeneser Baptist Chapel in Crymych.

The event brought together members of the local community alongside Fire Service staff for an evening of carols, readings and festive refreshments, marking the Christmas season in a warm and inclusive atmosphere.

This year’s service supported two important charities — the Fire Fighters Charity and Cancer Research Wales — with all proceeds going directly towards their ongoing work.

A total of £597 was raised on the night, which will be shared equally between the two charities.

The Service thanked the congregation at Ebeneser Baptist Chapel for hosting the event, as well as everyone who gave their time, support and generosity to make the evening such a success.

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3 Amigos toy bike run under way across Pembrokeshire

Published

2 days ago

December 13, 2025

Tom Sinclair

Castle Inn fun runners back festive charity event

THE ANNUAL 3 Amigos Christmas toy bike run is under way this afternoon (Saturday), with hundreds of motorcyclists setting off from Pembroke to raise funds for children’s services.

Riders gathered at The Commons car park in Pembroke from around midday before departing shortly after 1:00pm. The festive convoy is travelling along its traditional route, taking in Pembroke Dock and continuing through parts of the county including Neyland, Milford Haven and Haverfordwest.

The event is organised by the 3 Amigos and Dollies Motorcycle Group and has become a much-anticipated Christmas tradition in west Wales, with toys and donations collected for children receiving care within the Hywel Dda University Health Board area.

Also supporting the event are fun runners from the Castle Inn in Pembroke, who have been fundraising in aid of the 3 Amigos. The group are pictured alongside participants from today’s run.

The 3 Amigos have been raising funds for children’s wards and health charities for more than twenty-five years, with their Easter and Christmas events continuing to make a positive difference to young patients and their families.

Organisers have thanked the public for their support and asked road users to be mindful of the large convoy as it passes through towns and villages this afternoon.

Photo caption:
Festive fundraising: Fun runners from the Castle Inn, Pembroke, pictured supporting the 3 Amigos Christmas toy bike run (Pic: Martin Cavaney/Herald)