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Health skydive needs you!

Published

10 years ago

April 4, 2016

HYWEL DDA Health Charities, the official charity of Hywel Dda University Health Board (UHB), has invited staff and public to join fundraisers at a charity skydive to raise funds for the benefit of Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire patients.

The fundraisers, a group of staff and members of the public, will be taking to the sky on Saturday, April 23, to raise money which will benefit health care services across the Health Board’s three counties.

The tandem skydive will take place at Swansea Airport and will be supported by Swansea Skydive, who pride themselves on a high reputation for safety and one of the best dropzones in the UK.

Nicola Llewelyn, Fundraising Manager, commented: “We are extremely grateful for the support we receive each year and are always looking for new ways to tempt people to join in.

“We don’t replace NHS funding but use the generous donations we receive from patients, their families and our local communities to provide services and activities above and beyond what the NHS can provide.

“We work closely with Hywel Dda University Health Board to ensure that our charity allocates funding to the areas where it can make the biggest impact to the treatment and care of patients across Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire.”

Hywel Dda Health Charities is a registered charity existing to support patients, staff and services within Hywel Dda UHB, to make a difference to the thousands of people cared for by the University Health Board across Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and beyond, each year.

The charity works with patients, their families and local communities to direct charitable donations towards supporting a wide range of services and activities for the benefit of patients.

Angela Jenkins, a Ward Clerk in Prince Philip Hospital, jumped for her 50th birthday and said: “It was the best and most memorable experience.”

If you would like to take the challenge and raise funds for any ward, service or department across the Hywel Dda University Health Board area, please contact us on 01267 239815.

Community

Community gathers to remember Corrina Baker

Published

6 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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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.

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Candlelit carol service brings community together in Milford Haven

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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.