Community

Volunteers clear fly tipping site

Published

12 years ago

December 12, 2013

FOLLOWING a report of fly tipping on the banks of the Brynberian stream in north Pembrokeshire, members of Never Angling Association, in conjunction with Pembrokeshire Rivers Trust, organised a working party to clear the site.

Together with Keep Wales Tidy, 12 people spent two and half hours on a dry morning in November dealing with what turned out to be a long established tip containing all manner of unpleasant pollutants and debris, such as car batteries and tyres, plastics, aerosols, rusted metal including shopping trolley, many bottles, broken glass, and stomach-churning food waste, all of which had to be heaved up a steep bank and sorted by hand.

The tip was located very close to the water’s edge, with the potential in high river flows to wash downstream into the river Nevern and beyond to the sea at Newport beach.

Nevern Angling Association plays a very important stewardship role for the rivers and streams in the Nevern catchment and further afield. Members regularly carry out river habitat surveys, flylife monitoring and work closely with landowners to protect riverbanks, ensuring migratory fish and other wildlife are given the best chance possible to thrive.

Clearing this fly tip was made possible by Keep Wales Tidy, who made arrangements with Pembrokeshire County Council to recycle the glass and metal and dispose carefully of the car batteries and tyres, glass and other general rubbish.

Fly tipping is a common problem and particularly damaging to watercourses. To report a fly tip or any pollution problems especially fish-kills, call the Natural Resources Wales Hotline as soon as possible on 0800 80 70 60

For more information about this event and other Pembrokeshire Rivers Trust projects please visit our web sites at www.pembsrt.org and www.nevernanglingassociation.org

Community

Narbelles WI support Food Bank with festive donation

Published

18 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

Published

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

Published

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)