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More hours granted for Pennar pub

Published

9 years ago

April 19, 2016

THE SHERLOCK HOLMES INN in Pennar, Pembroke Dock has been granted permission to extend its opening hours.

The decision was made by Pembrokeshire County Council’s Licensing Sub-Committee on Wednesday (Mar 30).

The application asked for the opening hours of the pub to be extended to 11.30pm from Monday to Thursday and to 12.30am on Friday and Saturday.

The matter was previously considered in January when the same application was rejected due to the amount of objections that had been received.

Since then the owners, Mr and Mrs Revill, have been in contact with the council’s Pollution control team and with their neighbours.

On Wednesday, it was revealed that the concerns held by the neighbours had been dealt with and the Pollution control team were also happy with the application.

Mrs Revill told the committee: “We just want to have extended licensing hours on the pub that we have. We did put an application in at the beginning of the year and now what we have done is we’ve gone along and changed some things they have wanted us to. The juke box is capped now at a certain level so we hope now that we will be able to get this today.

“Our next door neighbour wasn’t happy, because he could hear the noise next door, but since then he is fine, we have sorted that. One gentleman, one door away, has moved away so nobody now has turned around and said they are not happy with it.

“We had a petition that went up and there were over 350 who signed it. In the week now we have to close at 20 to 11, we are not extending it a lot. It’s just till half past 12 on a weekend which is Friday and Saturday and in the week it is till 12 when everybody will be out.

“This will cover us coming into the summer season.”

Nathan Miles added: “When the current owners came into the premises it was a bit of a change for the locality and we received some complaints about noise and disturbance but I think they were trying out new things when they first came in.

“They put in a license application in and that was turned down, largely based on the strength of the objections from local residents.

“Since that time I have worked with Mrs Revill and the complainants to work out what the issues were and went out and monitored live music and that was found to be acceptable.

“I speak regularly with one complainant and he rang up to say he was more than satisfied with the situation and was ringing up to give them credit.

“It’s reasonably safe to say that the issues the objectors are talking about have been resolved and if the person next door is saying he is satisfied it’s not going to affect someone down the road.”

Mr Miles also felt that a condition relating to the juke box should be removed to avoid any future problems.

Cllr Paul Harries raised a question about taxis beeping their horns but Mr Revill explained that he had spoken to a number of taxi firms to explain that if they did beep their horns they would not use them again in the future.

Having discussed the application in private for a short while, Cllr Tony Brinsden returned to announce that the committee had decided to grant the application.

Community

Tractor run lights up Pembrokeshire and raises funds for charity

Published

1 day ago

December 21, 2024

Tom Sinclair

THE PEMBROKESHIRE ILLUMINATED TRACTOR RUN took place today (Dec 21), raising funds for two vital charities: the Catrin Vaughan Foundation and Wales Air Ambulance.

Starting at Clarbeston Road AFC at 6:00pm, the brightly lit convoy of nearly 200 tractors made its way through Withybush Hospital and Haverfordwest High Street before finishing at the Pembrokeshire County Showground.

The annual event has become a highlight of the festive calendar, drawing large crowds to witness the spectacle of tractors adorned with colourful lights and decorations.

Funds raised from the event will support the Catrin Vaughan Foundation, which provides crucial assistance to families facing hardship, and the Wales Air Ambulance, delivering life-saving emergency medical care across the region.

Organisers praised the dedication of local farmers and volunteers, whose commitment ensures the event’s continued success year after year.

(Image: Nia Marshall/Facebook)

Business

Ferry Terminal ‘extremely busy’ due to ongoing Holyhead closure

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1 day ago

December 21, 2024

Tom Sinclair

PEMBROKE DOCK Ferry Terminal has been experiencing significant congestion today as ferry services remain under immense pressure following the closure of Holyhead Port earlier this month.

The disruption, caused by storm damage, has rerouted ferry traffic through Pembrokeshire, leading to long queues and crowded facilities at the terminal.

The Herald can confirm that it has been very busy today with cars, lorries, and foot passengers queuing in large numbers. Staff are working tirelessly to manage the influx, directing vehicles and assisting passengers as they prepare to board the heavily booked ferries.

A spokesperson for the Port of Milford Haven said: “We are working closely with ferry operators and local authorities to ensure traffic flows as smoothly as possible, but the sheer volume of vehicles is causing unavoidable delays.”

Travelers are being urged to arrive early for their sailings and to remain patient as the terminal operates at full capacity.

Both Stena Line and Irish Ferries have increased capacity on their Pembrokeshire routes, deploying larger vessels, including the Stena Adventurer and the MV James Joyce, to handle the surge in demand.

From our position at the terminal, our photographer has captured photos showing long lines of vehicles, groups of foot passengers carrying luggage, and port staff coordinating efforts to ease congestion.

Authorities are advising non-essential travelers to consider rescheduling their journeys where possible and to monitor updates from ferry operators closely.

(Photos: Martin Cavaney/Herald)

Community

Festive celebrations at St Davids Cathedral this weekend

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1 day ago

December 21, 2024

Tom Sinclair

ST DAVIDS Cathedral is set to host two special events on Sunday (Dec 22), offering a blend of joyful participation and traditional carol singing to mark the Christmas season.

In the morning, families are invited to the Scratch Nativity at 11:00am. Attendees are encouraged to come dressed as wise men, angels, sheep, or shepherds and take part in an unrehearsed retelling of the Christmas story. Canon Leigh described the event as: “Complete, wonderful chaos for an hour… but with some poignant, thought-provoking moments to centre ourselves on the real meaning of Christmas.”

Later in the evening, the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols by Candlelight will take place at 7:00pm, featuring the Cathedral Choir. The event, steeped in tradition, will see the cathedral bathed in candlelight as carols and scripture readings fill the historic space.

Doors will open at 5:45pm for those seeking unreserved seating, and a large turnout is expected for this beloved Christmas celebration.