News
Proud day for Unison Dance Group
THE UNISON DANCE GROUP travelled to Cardiff to represent Pembrokeshire at the Welsh Streetdance Organisation Streetslam Dance Championships last month.
On March 22, Unison’s 17yrs & Over Formation Team secured first place with an outstanding routine choreographed by Sean Griffiths. Competing in this Group were Kim Tiglao, Kamille Tiglao, Lee Parsley, Eleri Buck, Sophie Adams, Sara Smith, Charlotte Allerton, Emma Picton, Tyler Kendall-Day, Daisy Buck, Lydia Warby, Lydia Picton, Elise McCarthy, Jessica Hall, Katie Bowie-Hallam and Megan Conway. The sixteen-strong Team were delighted to bring the Trophy back to Pembrokeshire.
Team Leader, Mo Tansey commented, “I am particularly proud of the dancers for winning this title as some of the girls are just 13/14 years old and competed against teams made up of over 17 year olds.”
Also competing on the day was Lacie Button – 6 & Under Soloist, Grace Hopson & Lillie Duncan – 12 & Under Soloists and Duo. Grace qualified in her solo heat and advanced to the Finals but was narrowly pipped to the post for a medal.
Competing in the 17 & Over Duo category were Kim Tiglao & Kamille Tiglao, Eleri Buck & Lee Parsley and Sophie Adams & Charlotte Allerton. Kim & Kamille were delighted to take the gold home, with Eleri & Lee coming 4th in this category.
Jessica Hall & Katie Bowie-Hallam also advanced to the Finals in the 16 & Under Duo category, coming 3rd against 19 other entrants. Lydia Warby & Megan Conway, Elise McCarthy & Daisy Buck also represented Unison in the 16 & Under Duo category and were unfortunate to also narrowly miss out on being placed.
The dancers are now working hard towards the UDO Streetdance World Qualifiers which will take place at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff in August this year where they will once again be flying the flag for the county.
Community
Tenby girl Poppy Brown wins national bravery award for heart disease battle
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
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’
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.”
Jones denies the charge. He was released on unconditional bail to await his trial at Haverfordwest magistrates court on January 6.
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