News

RNLI lifeguards return to beaches for Easter weekend

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10 years ago

April 5, 2015

Keeping us safe: Pembrokeshire RNLI lifeguards

RNLI lifeguards have completed their training and are set to return to three of Wales’ busiest beaches this Easter bank holiday weekend.

The charity’s lifeguards will be back at their posts on Tenby’s South beach, Aberavon and Whitmore Bay (Barry Island) from 10am Friday (3 April) ready to offer the safety advice and assistance after the winter break.

RNLI lifeguards responded to 1,261 incidents, rescued 108 people and saved 13 lives across 32 of Wales’ busiest beaches last year. Once again, Whitmore Bay was the RNLI’s busiest lifeguarded beach in Wales as the lifeguards joined local emergency services to search for missing children, rescue people caught in trouble on inflatable dinghies and responded to a variety of major and minor first aid incidents.

Stuart Thompson, South Wales RNLI Lifeguard Manager told The Herald: “It’s been a long winter and the RNLI lifeguards are looking forward to returning to Tenby South, Aberavon and Whitmore Bay this bank holiday weekend. If you’re thinking of heading to the beach this weekend we urge you to respect the water and visit a lifeguarded beach. The beach is the perfect place to relax with the family and on a lifeguarded beach there are trained professionals to help keep you and your group safe – they’ll be on hand if something goes wrong, in or out of the water.”

The RNLI are also asking the public to be prepared for all weathers when visiting the coast this weekend: “Hopefully we’ll have great weather over the Easter weekend, but please remember that the sea is still very cold and conditions can quickly change when out on the coast. Bring appropriate clothing and if you’re planning on going into the sea please remember to wear a good wetsuit to avoid suffering from the effects of cold water shock.”
Chris Payne, Pembrokeshire County Council’s Leisure Services Manager, said: ‘We have some amazing beaches in Pembrokeshire and at times they can be dangerous places for the unaware. It’s great to see the RNLI Lifeguards back on duty for another summer season helping to make our beautiful beaches safer to spend leisure time with family and friends.’

RNLI lifeguards will be ready to offer safety advice and assistance from 10am-6pm throughout the Easter bank holiday weekend.

For quick and accessible beach safety hints and tips this summer, download the RNLI’s free Beach Finder App. Free and available for Apple and Android devices, the app gives you real-time weather and tide information as well as a list of lifeguarded beaches to visit this summer.

Community

Tenby girl Poppy Brown wins national bravery award for heart disease battle

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39 mins ago

November 19, 2024

Tom Sinclair

A BRAVE four-year-old girl from Tenby, who has undergone ten life-saving operations since being diagnosed as a newborn with congenital heart disease, has been honoured by the British Heart Foundation (BHF) at a prestigious national awards ceremony.

Poppy Brown received the BHF Young Heart Hero Award from Dr. Charmaine Griffiths, the charity’s CEO, at an event held at Chessington World of Adventures in Surrey.

The awards, now in their seventh year, celebrate inspirational children who have faced serious heart health challenges with courage or raised vital funds through extraordinary efforts.

Hosted by CBBC’s Dr. Dan and Dr. Raph Olaiya, the event treated Poppy and her family, along with other young award recipients, to a fun-filled day. Tours of the park and party activities sponsored by Claire’s added sparkle to the occasion.

Dr. Griffiths praised Poppy for her bravery and determination, saying: “Poppy is an incredible example of strength and resilience. Her story inspires everyone in our mission to fight heart disease.”

The family described the day as “truly special” and thanked the BHF for recognising Poppy’s journey and achievements.

News

Council to grit roads as temperatures in Pembrokeshire set to drop

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58 mins ago

November 19, 2024

Tom Sinclair

PEMBROKESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL has announced that precautionary salting of the county’s primary routes will take place tonight (Tuesday Nov 19) as road surface temperatures are forecast to drop to -1°C.

There is also a possibility of sleet on higher ground.

The council’s gritters will be active throughout the evening and overnight, with patrols scheduled for higher roads toward dawn to monitor conditions.

Road users are urged to exercise caution, particularly on untreated roads, and to plan journeys accordingly.

Crime

Court hears man exposed his flaccid manhood ‘by accident’

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4 hours ago

November 19, 2024

Court Reporter

A 21-YEAR-OLD Pembrokeshire man has appeared before magistrates charged with intentionally exposing his genitals in a public place.

Thomas Jones is accused of carrying out the act at a property in New Moat, Clarbeston Road, on November 9, 2022.

“The defendant knocked on the door of a female and offered his gardening services,” Crown prosecutor Nia James told Haverfordwest magistrates this week.

“She accepted his offer and moved her car so that he could move his van, but when she turned around, she could see his flaccid penis was outside his trousers. When she pointed this out to him, he said he didn’t know that it was exposed.”