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Fine time for library users

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10 years ago

January 11, 2016

messychurch PEMBROKE’S Town Hall Messy Church has received a ringing endorsement from Mayor Councillor Pauline Waters. Speaking at the end of Decembers incredibly successful ‘Flash Nativity Event’, which saw more than ninety children and adults celebrate the Christmas story Cllr Waters said: “I’ve come along to Messy Church for the second time and I have thoroughly enjoyed it once again.

“ I brought my niece and goddaughter and there would have been a third but he was ill. We have an amazing time playing games, colouring, sticking tinsel and singing carols. And the food was absolutely fantastic. The children were all given presents but the main thing I would want to stress is that we were trying to show what Christmas is all about, and it starts off with baby Jesus in the manger . ” Town Hall Messy Church opened in the Town Hall Pembroke in October and is going from ‘ strength to strength ‘, as said by Baptist Pastor Rob James , who acts as a Church and Media Consultant for the Evangelical Alliance .

He said: “It meets every first Wednesday of the month and will recommence on January 6. It is designed for any children in general but I do know that those who organise it are keen to reach out to children and parents who have no church affiliation at all. Messy Church is intended to be a time of fun, laughter and food as the team seek to bring the Christian message into the heart of the community . “And I must admit it is simply fantastic to see them running up the Main Street because they want to get there as quickly as possible. We even had a family this time that had gone shopping and had been directed to us by a supportive shopkeeper. I hope they came away thinking they had found a bargain because everything with us is free, even the great food.

“ I am so thankful to those who have been supportive of this great initiative including the Mayor and Rose the caretaker who has gone out of her way to help Messy Church advance as much as it has already. I can’t wait to see what 2016 will bring let alone what fun we are going to have.” For more information on Messy Church visit www.messychurch.org. uk or telephone Katie Collins on 07789 758613.

Community

Community gathers to remember Corrina Baker

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54 minutes 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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1 hour 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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1 hour 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.