Runners join Dan’s charity challenge

Published

11 years ago

May 21, 2015

Tom Sinclair

Charity challenge: Dan is joined by students, staff and family members at the Fun Run.

A PEMBROKESHIRE charity runner was joined by almost 40 supporters for a very special Fun Run last w eek.

38 runners – including 15 youngsters from the Autism Centre at Pembroke School – joined leisure centre worker Dan Mumford on a two lap mile course around the school grounds on Friday (May 1).

The run was in aid of Dan’s epic charity challenge of running 2,015 miles in 2015 for mental health charity Mind Pembrokeshire.

Dan, who is a Duty Officer at Tenby Leisure Centre, embarked on his challenge in Januar y.

With the support of family and friends, he aims to tot up the mileage in a series of gruelling distance events spread across the course of this y ear.

To date he has run 600 miles notching up an ultra marathon in Llanelli and the Greater Manchester marathon.

Friday’s runners… and walkers, who included Autism Centre staff and family members, raised £400 towards his target of £2,600.

“I was thrilled at the students’ dedication,” said Dan af terwards.

“They put in 100 percent effort into completing the one mile challenge and were really proud to have raised such a sum of money towards Mind Pembrokeshire.

“I’m on course for meeting my running target and was delighted to take a break from the longer distances and join the youngsters on their Fun Run and Walk,” said Dan.

“Mental health conditions are very common in people with Autism so it’s great that we can all get together to raise funds for such a worthwhile charity.”

The 31 year-old from Carew, who suffered from depression two years ago, said running had helped him with his own health problems and he wanted to spread the message about how beneficial it could be.

“I run for my own mental health and it’s part of the reason why I have embarked on my project,” he said. “I also want to encourage others to get ac tive.”

Following Friday’s Fun Run, Dan will be gearing up for some longer distances over the summer including next month’s Swansea half marathon.

For more information about Mumford & Runs log onto www. facebook/mumfordruns

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

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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.

Community

3 Amigos toy bike run under way across Pembrokeshire

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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)