News
Flooding update from Pembrokeshire County Council
PEMBROKESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL maintenance staff worked throughout the recent weekend to alleviate flooding problems affecting the county.
The Council received over 120 calls regarding incidents over Saturday and Sunday.
Most of the calls related to surface water flooding and blocked drains, as the ground is saturated.
The road to Tenby (B4316) at Gumfreston was closed overnight on Saturday (4pm to Sunday 10am) due to flooding of the Ritec. A flood warning was issued by NRW and is still in place.
There were further road closure at Fort Bridge, Loveston, Spittal Tunnel and also Honeyborough to Rosemarket overnight on Saturday.
Beaver Hill in Manorbier remains closed due to flooding.
Crews attended the old Hakin Road and cleared gullies of leaves on Saturday night to alleviate flooding by the railway bridge.
Although Llechryd was highlighted in the news, the worst impact was on the Ceredigion side of the river.
Most minor roads in the County were affected by surface water flooding and flood warning signs were erected throughout the county including along the B4327 Haverfordwest to Dale, the A4139 Lamphey to Jameston, the A4155 Templeton to Cross Hands, the B4313 Maenclochog to Redstone Cross, the A478 by Rhoshill and the B4329 Haverfordwest to Eglwyswrw.
Maintenance crews also assisted residents and businesses while a 4×4 had to be used to enable a carer to get to a client.
Flood alerts remain in place for South Pembrokeshire rivers. The public are reminded to be aware of weather and flood warnings issued in their area while drivers are urged to take care on flooded roads and heed road traffic signs.
Entertainment
Foreigner in My Body – Workshop and show

HOW we see ourselves isn’t always how others see us. Join movement artist Sara Hartel in a workshop that explores the tension between identity and perception here at the Torch Theatre this Wednesday followed by a work in progress show on Thursday with Foreigner in My Body.
The evening workshop will give you an opportunity to learn how to creatively use audio description in a safe, nurturing environment which gives you space to explore the role gender plays in how we move, and how others see the way we move, through the creation of a piece of movement.
The show itself, Foreigner in My Body, is a work in progress show exploring the transgender journey through the lens of crossing borders. It blends circus, physical theatre and storytelling with malicious audio description. A story of rebellion and trans joy. Think of the burlesque of airport security, the luggage carousel of emotional baggage and a plane crash on aerial silks.
The workshop will be held on Wednesday 12 February at 7pm and the show on Thursday 13 February at 7pm. Both the workshop and show are suitable for those 14+. Anyone who attends the workshop can go the performance for FREE too!
Tickets for Foreigner in My Body are priced at £5.00. Visit the website for further details on www.torchtheatre.co.uk or phone the Box Office on (01646) 695267.
Crime
Woman ‘high on drugs’ crashes into parked cars in Milford Haven

DYFED-POWYS Police were called to Priory Road, Milford Haven, at around 10:15am on Friday (Feb 14) following reports of a collision involving three vehicles.
A 43-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs.
She has been bailed pending further inquiries.
Two vehicles parked on the side of the road, both belonging to nearby residents, were damaged in the crash.
A witness at the scene said: “I saw the woman. She was absolutely off her face, and lost control of her car. Its really lucky that no one was hurt.”
Community
Feed the Community Event Attended by Local MS

SENEDD Member Paul Davies has recently visited the Feed the Community initiative at the Haverhub in Haverfordwest. Feed the Community is supported by Haverfordwest Town Council and organised by Councillor Randell Izaiah Thomas-Turner and Councillor Dani Thomas-Turner. The project, which supported by several local organisations, invites residents to the Hub where free hot meals are provided and there are free activities to get involved in.
Mr Davies said, “Feed the Community is a fantastic initiative and it’s great to see the local community working together to create these inclusive and welcoming events.”
He added, “It’s a great way for local businesses and charities to engage with residents and build bridges in the community. The event was so well attended, and I was delighted to talk to residents, business representatives and volunteers. The atmosphere at the Hub was very positive and I was delighted to see it all for myself.”

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