Community

Round Table help create a splash

Published

10 years ago

April 18, 2016

SPLASH OUT a unique event offering surf experiences to young people with Autism Spectrum disorder has received a helping hand from Tenby Round Table.

Pictured is Round Tabler Nick Joseph presenting Splash Out organiser Angelo Fecci with a cheque for £350 to be used to purchase a new set of hi-vis rash vests. The funds were raised after a number of Round Table members took part in the Tenby Boxingday swim in a bid to raise funds for local good causes.

“We are extremely grateful to the Round Table for choosing Splash Out as the recipient of their donations.” Said Angelo.

“Splash Out is a unique event, staffed and managed entirely by volunteers and is free of charge to the participant with all costs being covered by local sponsorship and donations.”

Splash Outs popularity has exploded over recent years with early signs showing that the 2016 event will be the busiest yet. The event gives young people with ASD the opportunity to partake in activities such as swimming, board paddling and wave riding under the watchful eye of our volunteer Surf Buddies. The concept of Autism Surf Camps is not new and research has shown that they enable children to be more self confident, feel calmer and generally have a positive impact on lives of those to partake.

Splash Out is actively seeing new sponsors to help fund the running costs of the event as well as enable us to expand and offer this unique opportunity to more children from across Wales. For more information on how you can become a Splash Out Sponsor please contact our team on [email protected]

Registration is now open for Splash Out 2016 taking place on Tenby South beach June 12. To register your child please visit the website www.tenbyslsc.wix.com/splashout

Community

Narbelles WI support Food Bank with festive donation

Published

3 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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1 day 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.

Community

3 Amigos toy bike run under way across Pembrokeshire

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1 day 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)