Community
Winner of £4000 Ocky White Travel voucher

A CALIBRATION between Pembrokeshire’s only hospice at home provider, Paul Sartori Foundation and Ocky White Travel say they are pleased to announce the winner of a £4,000 Holiday Voucher.
The Holiday Voucher raffle tickets, which was partly sponsored by Ocky White Travel, was sold widely during 2015 in aid of the Paul Sartori Foundation.
The draw took place at the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path Challenge Celebration Night at The Begelly Arms, declaring the winner of the Holiday Voucher as Alice Cousens.
Alice was presented with the holiday voucher at Ocky White Travel, Bridge Street, Haverfordwest on Friday (Jan 22) by Mark White, from Ocky White Travel, Toni Dorkings, Community Fundraiser and Phil Thomspon MBE, Trustee from Paul Sartori Foundation.
Phil Thompson, Trustee at the Paul Sartori Foundation commented: “This was a very special calibration raising much needed funds for the Paul Sartori Foundation, Pembrokeshire’s only hospice at home charity, raising over £3600. We are very grateful to all those who bought tickets.” The Paul Sartori Foundation’s, Charity Manager, Sandra Dade added: “We are grateful to local supporters; business that helped sell the tickets and community organisations who allowed us to sell the raffle tickets at events all over the county.” The Paul Sartori Foundation provide hands on care and equipment loan directly in the homes of people living in the later stages of any life limiting illness. The services are provided free of charge, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and rely heavily on the generosity of Pembrokeshire people who raise funds for these vital services.
Community
Police appeal to find Daniel, 32, from Pembroke Dock

POLICE are appealing for information to help locate 32-year-old Daniel, who has been reported missing from his home in the Pembroke Dock area.
Daniel is described as being around 6ft 1in tall, with ginger hair and blue eyes. He has infinity tattoos on his arms and is often seen wearing a baseball cap and sunglasses.
He is known to speak with an American accent and has links to both the London and Bristol areas.
Daniel was last known to be driving a blue Ford Ecosport, registration number CU17 MLF.
Anyone who has seen Daniel or has information about his whereabouts is urged to contact Dyfed-Powys Police either online at: https://bit.ly/DPPContactOnline, by emailing [email protected], or by calling 101.
Please quote reference: 142 of April 23.
Community
Paddle Out protest returns to Broad Haven to highlight sewage pollution

A MAJOR environmental protest is set to take place in Broad Haven (north) on Friday, May 17, as part of a national campaign against sewage pollution in UK waters.
The event, known as the Paddle Out Protest, is being organised by local representatives of the charity Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) and will serve as the flagship demonstration for Wales this year.
Campaigners are calling on all ocean, river, and lake users to take part in the peaceful protest, which aims to highlight the growing problem of sewage discharges at popular bathing spots across Pembrokeshire.

Local organisers Ella Staden, Kate Beardsmore, Lloyd Nelmes, Kate J, and Kate Evans have planned a full day of activities centred around Broad Haven beach.
The day will begin at 12:00pm with placard-making and creative sessions at Sunshine Italian (now rebranded as Rwts) on the seafront. A community beach clean will follow at 1:30pm.
At 2:30pm, participants will take part in the main event — a mass paddle out into the ocean — led by a member of the national Surfers Against Sewage team.
Before the paddle out, speeches will be given by Sian Richardson, founder of the global Bluetits cold-water swimming movement, and Sue Burton, Pembrokeshire’s Marine Special Area of Conservation Officer.
The day will conclude with an after-party at Rwts starting at 4:00pm. Those who joined the protest will be offered discounts, with live music from 5:00pm, a DJ set from 6:00pm, and food and drink including BBQ, pizza, and local refreshments available throughout the evening.
Ella Staden, SAS regional representative, said: “It’s important that the community comes together to show support for a charity that is fighting extremely hard to protect our oceans and make sure our Blue Flag beaches remain a safe place to surf and bathe.
“A lot of people in Pembrokeshire have been impacted by sewage overspills — whether that’s falling ill, being unable to enjoy water activities, or simply not being able to take our families to the beach.
“We urge every single person who cares about the water to come and get involved, as this is a great opportunity to make it crystal clear to the government that we won’t stand for it anymore.”
More details can be found on Facebook by searching for ‘Paddle Out Protest Broad Haven’.
Community
Volunteers pass RNLI assessments at Angle Lifeboat Station

SIX volunteers at Angle RNLI Lifeboat Station have successfully completed key assessments, marking an important milestone in their ongoing training with the charity.
Earlier on Tuesday (Apr 29), crew members Nathen Houston, Anthony Thomas, Marc Blockwell, Bobby Davies and Neil Coles were all signed off on their Tier 2 competencies. The assessment, carried out during live exercise launches, tested their ability to carry out a variety of operational tasks safely and efficiently aboard the station’s lifeboat.
Tiered assessments are a core part of the RNLI’s structured training programme, designed to ensure volunteers are fully prepared to respond to emergencies at sea. Volunteers progress through the tiers as they demonstrate competence in areas such as navigation, boat handling, safety procedures, and teamwork under pressure.
Later the same day, Rhiannon Creese was successfully assessed as a Launch Authority. In this vital role, she will be responsible for authorising the launch of the lifeboat when required — a decision made in close coordination with HM Coastguard and other emergency services.
A spokesperson for Angle RNLI said: “These achievements reflect the hard work and dedication of our volunteers. The training is thorough and challenging, and passing these assessments means they are ready to take on more responsibility during lifeboat operations.”
The RNLI relies on volunteers for the majority of its lifesaving work, with crew and shore-based personnel undergoing extensive training to ensure they are ready for the demands of maritime rescue.
Angle Lifeboat has seen an increase in volunteers since their rescue vessel has been spending time moored in Milford Haven at the Port Authority Jetty.
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