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Public meeting to save centre

Published

10 years ago

February 12, 2016

Packed meeting: Residents responded to leaflets to attend
the event to discuss funding

MEMBERS of the public concerned about the future of Hubberston and Hakin Community Centre attended a meeting on Wednesday (Jan 27) to discuss if a new community investment programme could be a solution to the centre’s funding problems.

Cllr Viv Stoddart and Cllr Mike Stoddart released a statement following the meeting saying: “We were delighted that so many people attended the meeting hosted by the charity Building Communities Trust (BCT) and Invest Local. Representatives from all the area’s organisations came along to hear what the charity had to say.

“We thank all those who attended, and the volunteers who distributed leaflets to ensure this key event for our community was so well publicised.

“The meeting heard that Invest Local has lottery funding of £1 million available to the community over ten years.

“Invest Local’s development officer Rachel Harding stressed that it was for the community to decide how the money is used to help shape the future of our area.

“This has huge potential for the areas we represent and the big turnout for this initial meeting gives us confidence that it is an opportunity that the community will grasp with both hands.

“Rachel Harding will be consulting widely over the next few weeks and a second meeting is scheduled for mid- March.”

Earlier this month the scheduled closure of Hubberston and Hakin Community Centre was put on hold until July.

At the request of Cllr Viv Stoddart, the centre’s owners Pembrokehsire County Council, agreed to continue to fund and manage the centre until the end of the summer term.

The centre’s doors were planned to be shut in April.

Speaking at the time Viv Stoddart told the Herald: “Mike and I are grateful that the council have agreed to give the community more time to explore funding opportunities which will enable the much-loved centre to stay open, both in the short and long term.

“We thank all those people who attended December’s successful drop in sessions, and the volunteers who hand delivered the invitations to the consultation, kindly facilitated by the county council.

“The positive response from the community is evidence of the enthusiasm to keep the iconic building open for everyone to use.”

Community

Community gathers to remember Corrina Baker

Published

5 hours 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

Published

6 hours 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

Published

6 hours 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.