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Youth Rangers receive £1,000 bursary

Published

10 years ago

February 23, 2016

The Youth Rangers: Helping “make a real difference to Pembrokeshire”

THE PEMBROKESHIRE COAST NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY’s Youth Rangers have beaten off stiff competition from 14 National Parks across Britain to scoop a national volunteering award.

The Youth Rangers are made up 16-25-year-olds from across Pembrokeshire, and have been named the winners of the group category in the 2015 UK National Parks Volunteer Awards, landing them a £1,000 bursary towards developing the scheme further.

National Park Authority Chairman, Cllr Mike James, said: “Whilst millions come from across the UK to experience the National Park each year, many who live in Pembrokeshire are unaware of what they have on their doorstep.

“This group of young people share a passion for getting outdoors, exploring their county and discovering what makes it such a special place.”

One Saturday a month the Youth Rangers get stuck in to varied practical conservation tasks, and help the public understand what a great place they live in.

National Park Authority Discovery Ranger, Tom Moses added: “Young people from Pembrokeshire face significant barriers to making the most of the outdoor opportunities available to them. Issues identified include lack of transport, confidence and knowledge of opportunities available, as well as worrying about the weather and peer pressure.

“The Youth Rangers have found that all these can be overcome with ease, and are always incredibly positive about the many great things they experience.

“Dan Jones, who has been a Youth Ranger since 2013, said: “I’ve seen some of Pembrokeshire’s most amazing wild places and animals, made great friends and gained skills that will help me in life, and also helped make a real difference to Pembrokeshire. Now we need to decide how best to spend our £1,000!”

The quality of this year’s candidates was exceptionally high. In the words of Helen Steer, one of the Volunteer Awards judges: “All the nominees must be commended for exceptional service to our National Parks and our country’s wild spaces. To know they are doing this as volunteers is especially awe inspiring; they are credits to their families, communities and most of all to themselves.”

Anyone interested in becoming a Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Youth Ranger or wanting more information can get in touch with the National Park Discovery Team by calling 01646 624856 or email [email protected].

Community

Community gathers to remember Corrina Baker

Published

4 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

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4 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.

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Candlelit carol service brings community together in Milford Haven

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5 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.