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National success for Pembrokeshire swimmers

Published

11 years ago

May 21, 2015

Tom Sinclair

Pembrokeshire County Swimming Club: National success!

PEMBROKESHIRE COUNTY SWIMMING CLUB, sponsored by Specsavers in Haverfordwest, as the umbrella Club in the County Aquatics Pathway achieved their best ever results in the Welsh Age Group Championships held recently at the Welsh National Pool.

The squad competed in 325 races over the four days of the c hampionships reaching 136 finals. From this 12 gold, 9 silver and 26 bronze medals were achieved, where 35% of those swimmers racing in a final got a medal. Coupled with 196 of the swimmers improving their personal best times County Coach Craig Nelson was ecstatic in his praise of the youngsters stating : “ Commitment to the training schedules in place certainly reaped dividends. Our current cohort of swimmers has high motivation to realise their ambitions and the fitness levels are exceptional. It’s certainly a big achievement when members of our squad compete at a national level and get a medal, especially in becoming a National Champion.”

Five swimmers, Lotty Whalley, Arabella Hayley, Louisa Twigg, Jonathan Orchard and Dan Davies became National Champions with Dan also finishing 16th in the 400 free, 14th in the 200 IM and 21st in the 200 Free at the ASA British Nationals held in the Olympic Pool, London. Mr Nelson singled these swimmers out for “their accomplishments and setting the barometer for future success within the squad. These five young people are the ones every Development Club swimmer aims to be and the success of our 18+ girls 400 IM relay team achieving a bronze shows how the enjoyment of swimming stays with the young people into early adulthood.”

Assistant County Development Coach Sam Jones was praiseworthy of the wider team who supported the swimmers during the Age Group Championships : “I’m very grateful for the support of those parents who stepped into roles as Team Manager and Coaches to support both myself and Craig over the four days and to the Pool Deck Technical Officials who ensured the event went off smoothly. Parents and the swimmers extended family play a huge role in swimming and their continued support is very much appreciated.”

Community

Community gathers to remember Corrina Baker

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2 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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2 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.

Community

Candlelit carol service brings community together in Milford Haven

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3 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.