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Over £200k for Pembrokeshire from Children in Need

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10 years ago

March 21, 2016

cin PROJECTS working with disadvantaged children and young people in Pembrokeshire are set to get a boost of £211,859 from BBC Children in Need.
BBC Children in Need now funds six projects in Pembrokeshire, with a total of £301,403 invested to benefit young lives in the area. The awards include a grant of £102,000 to the Garth Youth and Community Project in Haverfordwest, to provide a youth club and counselling service for disadvantaged children and young people living in Pembrokeshire.
The Garth Youth and Community project is currently the only service in the area to offer targeted age group counselling and need focused, out of hours crisis counselling. Young people who access the counselling service will be supported to make better choices whilst increasing their emotional well-being and self-worth.
Elsewhere, the Tanyard Youth Project has been awarded a grant of £95,599 to fund a Youth Development and Community Worker who will work with disadvantaged children and young people from a deprived area of Pembrokeshire.
The project will aim to raise young people’s aspirations and confidence whilst supporting them to reach their potential through a targeted outreach programme and drop in service.
Lastly, a new small grant of £3,859 is being celebrated by Pembrokeshire People First, the funding will be used to support children and young people on the autistic spectrum with informal workshops teaching skills such as cooking; changing a light bulb; travel training and ‘what to do in an emergency’.
By working in small, relaxed groups to encourage confidence the project will adapt both the content and delivery style for the participants with autism. By providing a supportive and safe space to practice new skills, the project will develop the children’s ability to transfer what they have learnt over to their everyday life.
Jemma Wray, National Head of BBC Children in Need in Wales, commented: “At BBC Children in Need we fund projects across Wales that make a real difference to the lives of disadvantaged children and young people. Thanks to the public’s support, this new round of funding will help even more young people across Wales have a better future.”
BBC Children in Need’s Chief Executive, David Ramsden, said: “These grants are all made possible by the amazing work of our supporters. Whether you’ve dressed up, baked cakes or thrown yourself into a sponsored challenge, every penny raised really helps make a difference to young lives. Thank you all.”

Community

Community gathers to remember Corrina Baker

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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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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.

Community

Candlelit carol service brings community together in Milford Haven

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4 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.