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Mixed charity golf at Tenby

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12 years ago

January 6, 2014

THE MIXED charity golf between Christmas and New Year has become a welcome break in the festivities, to get out in the fresh air playing the game we love, and to give something back to society after overindulging on Christmas fare.

This year the Ladies’ Captain’s charity is the Pembrokeshire Cystic Fibrosis Trust. The sponsor for the event was Steve Williams of Tenby Auto Center, the Green, Tenby. His kind sponsorship meant that we could donate all of the entry fees to the charity. That plus the raffle (kindly run by David T. Morgan), and the twos sweep (as no twos were recorded), gave us a grand total of £350 to a very worthwhile cause.

The Pro Shop also ran a draw and the lucky winners of £11 each were Richard and Dinah Reed, and Jean and John Charnock.

Considering the weather that has been ravaging the country for the last few weeks, we were lucky with our weather, though the last couples in were extremely cold. As one of the first groups out we experienced the four seasons. It was frosty for two holes; then the sun came out and layers of clothing were discarded; then the wind started building and drove in heavy showers so waterproofs on; finally the wind got up even stronger and colder as we were coming in. Nevertheless, it was the early birds that had the better weather. The scores were good with 15 pairs scoring more than 30 points. Just missing out on the prizes with 38 points were Sue Shooter and David Blackmore. Third place on count back went to Olivia and Robin Bradbury with 40 points, winning a black leather shoe cleaning set. Second were Chris and Carol Beecher with a better back nine and there prize was a golf umbrella each. However the winners with 44 points were Mervyn Tucker and Heather K. Morgan with 44 points (and a gross 78) winning a golf carry bag each. Mervyn thanked his partner and the sponsors for the event.

Many lovely raffle prizes had been donated, so thanks to those people. Thanks must also go to Tom in the Pro Shop for all his work; to Laura McQueen for helping with the cards, and to Julie, Gareth and Mo for looking after us so well when we came in.

Provisional dates for diaries are Saturday 15th February for the Valentines Mixed, and the Llewellyn Thomas Knock-out which will be drawn on Friday 28th February. Both competitions will be coming on the computer so keep an eye out for them.

Community

Narbelles WI support Food Bank with festive donation

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16 hours ago

December 14, 2025

Tom Sinclair

Group marks December meeting with charity collection and Christmas celebrations

NARBELLES WI rounded off the year with a festive December meeting featuring a bring-and-share buffet, party games and a Secret Santa gift exchange.

Members also used the occasion to support families in need across the county, collecting food items and presenting a £120 cheque to Ann Watling from Pembrokeshire Food Bank. The donation represents the proceeds of the group’s bucket collection during Narberth Civic Week 2024.

A spokesperson for the WI said the group was delighted to finish the year “with fun, friendship and a chance to give something back to the community.”

(Photo: Narbelles WI members presenting the cheque to Ann Watling, Pembrokeshire Food Bank.)

Community

Annual charity carol service raises funds for good causes

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2 days ago

December 13, 2025

Tom Sinclair

MID and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service held its annual Charity Carol Service on Wednesday (Dec 10) at Ebeneser Baptist Chapel in Crymych.

The event brought together members of the local community alongside Fire Service staff for an evening of carols, readings and festive refreshments, marking the Christmas season in a warm and inclusive atmosphere.

This year’s service supported two important charities — the Fire Fighters Charity and Cancer Research Wales — with all proceeds going directly towards their ongoing work.

A total of £597 was raised on the night, which will be shared equally between the two charities.

The Service thanked the congregation at Ebeneser Baptist Chapel for hosting the event, as well as everyone who gave their time, support and generosity to make the evening such a success.

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3 Amigos toy bike run under way across Pembrokeshire

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2 days ago

December 13, 2025

Tom Sinclair

Castle Inn fun runners back festive charity event

THE ANNUAL 3 Amigos Christmas toy bike run is under way this afternoon (Saturday), with hundreds of motorcyclists setting off from Pembroke to raise funds for children’s services.

Riders gathered at The Commons car park in Pembroke from around midday before departing shortly after 1:00pm. The festive convoy is travelling along its traditional route, taking in Pembroke Dock and continuing through parts of the county including Neyland, Milford Haven and Haverfordwest.

The event is organised by the 3 Amigos and Dollies Motorcycle Group and has become a much-anticipated Christmas tradition in west Wales, with toys and donations collected for children receiving care within the Hywel Dda University Health Board area.

Also supporting the event are fun runners from the Castle Inn in Pembroke, who have been fundraising in aid of the 3 Amigos. The group are pictured alongside participants from today’s run.

The 3 Amigos have been raising funds for children’s wards and health charities for more than twenty-five years, with their Easter and Christmas events continuing to make a positive difference to young patients and their families.

Organisers have thanked the public for their support and asked road users to be mindful of the large convoy as it passes through towns and villages this afternoon.

Photo caption:
Festive fundraising: Fun runners from the Castle Inn, Pembroke, pictured supporting the 3 Amigos Christmas toy bike run (Pic: Martin Cavaney/Herald)