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Discover your family history

Published

10 years ago

July 7, 2015

Tom Sinclair

Ian Macrae: At the Pembroke
Dock Heritage Centre • Pic: Martin
Cavaney

HELP is at hand for family researchers seeking information on their military connections, thanks to a London-based researcher who volunteers for the Pembroke Dock Sunderland Trust.
Ian Macrae, who lives near the National Archives at Kew, has many years of research experience, at Kew and elsewhere. He has compiled ‘A Guide For Researchers’ which is now available at the Pembroke Dock Heritage Centre, run by the Sunderland Trust.
And the new publication, produced by the Sunderland Trust, will be put to good use at the first of a series of ‘Research Events’ which will take place at the Heritage Centre on and around the annual Armed Forces weekend this month.
Said Ian: “Pembroke Dock heritage projects prompt many requests for information about individuals and families connected with the town and area. Many of these requests relate to the maritime, military and aviation connections locally. Since moving into the Heritage Centre last year;” added Ian, “we are getting more and more enquiries, some from as far as Australia. This guide has been drawn up to help many more families discover their military links.”
The guide is split into sections covering all three UK Armed Services, the Merchant Navy and the Pembroke Royal Dockyard and is packed with useful facts on sources of information, websites and archive locations. It has a ‘First Steps’ section which will assist newcomers to overcome what may appear to be daunting research hurdles, and can be updated easily as addresses change and other sources emerge.
The new guide will be available to purchase at the Pembroke Dock Heritage Centre – in the Royal Dockyard Chapel – at the first ‘Research Event ‘which covers five days from Friday (un 26) to Tuesday (Jn 30).

Community

Community gathers to remember Corrina Baker

Published

6 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)

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Six untaxed vehicles seized in Milford Haven police operation

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6 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.

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Candlelit carol service brings community together in Milford Haven

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6 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.