News

Fishguard café prevents food waste

Published

10 years ago

February 23, 2016

Transition Café: Fishguard

TRANSITION CAFE is continuing its work to prevent food from being wasted by going to landfill sites.

Volunteers are now collecting an average of 850 kilograms of surplus food from local businesses every month, which has grown from its initial figure of 500 kilograms of surplus food per month in 2013, when the café first opened.

This steady supply of fresh and packaged food is an exciting challenge for the kitchen team, but sometimes there is a surplus that even they can’t use.

The aim of the Café’s: Transition Bro Gwaun (TBG), surplus food project is to ensure food fit for eating does not go to waste, so gluts of surplus food are put on offer for the public in the café.

In addition TBG are now establishing ‘Transition Re-distribution of Food’ (TROF), which will look to get the involvement of community organisations who are welcome to join and take advantage of the supply of surplus food the café receives.

Corinne Castle, Project Development Officer said: “At the moment there is a very good supply of drinks including squash and soft drinks, cuppa soups and often fresh fruit, vegetables and bread. These could be ideal for a one off event or regular coffee mornings and snack times for children’s groups.”

“As we are always looking for alternative ways of working and being involved with the community Transition Café are holding a ‘Nosh Without Dosh’ evening on Friday 12th February.”

Instead of asking for cash payment on evening, they are hosting a meal where diners negotiate a barter for something the café needs.

The Café has said that: “If this concept proves popular the café will look to host more events along this theme.”

If you would like more details or are interested in joining TROF please contact Ann Bushell on 01348 811291 or contact Corinne Castle on 01348 872019

Community

Community gathers to remember Corrina Baker

Published

3 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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3 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

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3 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.