Community
Rehearsals commence for TV-style community play


It’s The Drink Talking: Rehearsals are underway
A UNIQUE and special event will be taking place at Theatre Gwaun next month, consisting of TV-style live show with comedy, drama, music and a quiz, entitled: ‘It’s the Drink Talking,’ designed to highlight the dangers and delights of alcohol.
The show has drawn on many members of the local community who will be on stage and working behind the scenes to make the show happen.
The show is written and directed by local playwright, Derek Webb, with contributions from Maggie Stringer, Mandy Barrowclift, Marc Mordey, Hannah Rackham and POINT, Fishguard amongst others.
Part of the ‘Communities Together’ project, funded by the Big Lottery Fund in Fishguard and Goodwick, the aim of the show is to provide an evening’s entertainment with plenty of laughs, but with a serious purpose: to promote a healthy relationship with alcohol, for individuals and for the community as a whole.
Communities Together is run by Alcohol Concern, the national charity on alcohol misuse for England and Wales. Alcohol Concern is not an anti-alcohol organisation or a temperance campaign. Its goal is simply to help people increase their understanding of alcohol and to reduce the harm caused by overuse.
Communities Together is not based on any idea that Fishguard and Goodwick are places with extra-ordinary alcohol issues. They’re typical Welsh communities with typical levels of many problems, and also a lot to give in terms of community spirit and the will to make things better.
What Fishguard and Goodwick achieve in these three years could lead the way for other towns in Wales and across the UK to become healthier places to live.
Rehearsals are now underway and the show itself is on Saturday, February 20 starting at 7.30pm. Tickets, which include a free ‘mocktail’, are just £2 per person or £5 for family ticket.
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.”

Community
Plans submitted for disability-friendly bridge at Tenby train station

TENBY railway station could soon see a new accessible footbridge, with Network Rail submitting plans to the National Park for the installation of an ‘Access for All’ bridge at the Grade-II-listed Victorian station.
The proposal aims to improve accessibility, providing an unobstructed route from at least one station entrance to all platforms via the new footbridge. A supporting statement from Network Rail explains that the scheme is designed to ensure step-free access between platforms, replacing the current barrow crossing, which is not suitable for those with mobility issues.
A Network Rail spokesperson said: “At Tenby Station, there is currently no obstacle-free accessible route between platforms 1 and 2. The existing barrow crossing does not provide suitable step-free access, and the proposed footbridge will address this issue.”
The plans, which include associated works to integrate the bridge with the historic station infrastructure, are now under consideration by the National Park authority. If approved, the scheme will mark a significant improvement in accessibility for passengers at the popular seaside station.
Community
Is enough being done to tackle fly-grazing?

A PEMBROKESHIRE road was closed after horses were running loose during rush hour yesterday (Wednesday, February 12), raising further concerns over the ongoing problem of fly-grazing in the county.
The incident occurred on the A477 near Nash Fingerpost junction at 8:50am. The road was shut while the horses were removed.
A spokesperson for Dyfed-Powys Police said: “Dyfed-Powys Police received a report of two horses loose on the A477 near to Nash Fingerpost junction at around 8:50am yesterday (February 12). The horses were safely moved from the road.”
This latest disruption comes as Pembrokeshire County Council and Dyfed-Powys Police continue their efforts to tackle the growing problem of horses being left on public land and highways. Known as fly-grazing, the issue has been causing increasing safety concerns and public disruption across the county.
Authorities launched a joint initiative over the Christmas period, aiming to combat the issue through a coordinated operational effort. However, with roads still being closed due to roaming horses, many are questioning whether enough is being done to address the problem effectively.
The situation highlights the ongoing challenge of managing fly-grazing incidents and ensuring public safety.
Members of the public are encouraged to report any concerns about fly-grazing by contacting [email protected] or calling 01437 764551.
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