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Students to design scarf for Lady Rotarians

Published

10 years ago

April 28, 2016

Classic but contemporary: Project collaboration between Narberth Rotary Club’s Mary Adams, College Principal Sharron Lusher, Head of Faculty Arwyn Williams and Curriculum Area Manager Cath Brooks

GRAPHIC Design and Fashion and Textiles students from Pembrokeshire College have been approached with a real-life brief to design a scarf to create a more contemporary image of Lady Rotarians around the world.

Lady Rotarians were first introduced to a male-dominated world in California in 1976 following years of campaigning. There are currently 7,428 Lady Rotarians in the UK and Ireland, and over 20,000 internationally.

The brief was to design a scarf which will need to look classic but also contemporary, which would appeal to women aged 18 and above.

As a part of this brief, the students will not only have to come up with the designs which incorporate the Rotary International logo, but will also need to produce samples, detailed costings as well as investigating the patent procedure and the possibilities for commercial production.

Cath Brooks, Curriculum Area Manager for Art and Design at Pembrokeshire College, said: “This is a really exciting opportunity for our students to be able to work on a real brief that has the potential to see their designs turned into a viable commercial product.”

Mary Adams from Narberth and Whitland Rotary Club added: “We identified a gap in the market when the ladies of our club were looking for a scarf to wear to community events representing the Rotary.

“The men have a selection of ties but the scarves available for women were old fashioned and didn’t really portray the modern, contemporary image of a lady Rotarian. We at the Narberth and Whitland Rotary Club were keen to obtain the modern ideas of Further Education to create and develop the scarf.

“I am delighted that Principal Sharron Lusher and the Pembrokeshire College team see this as a viable project to work with collaboratively and move the scheme forward.

“The scarves will need to be approved by Rotary International in order for them to be sold commercially and the task is a real challenge for students to design, source materials, patent the scarf and look at companies who may be able to produce the scarves on a large scale whilst keeping within a budget.

“It is an exciting project for us all to be involved with and The Rotary Club of Narberth and Whitland will award the successful student with a bursary for their studies so there is a real incentive for the students to create a winning design as well as being an enviable experience for their future career pathway.”

It is hoped that the winning design will become a key tool in highlighting the role that women can play within Rotary Clubs around the world.

Community

Milford paddling pool could close after rowdy adults seen throwing glass bottles

Published

6 hours ago

May 25, 2026

Tom Sinclair

MILFORD HAVEN TOWN COUNCIL has warned that the town’s paddling pool could be drained and closed if anti-social behaviour continues.

The warning follows an incident today in which rowdy adults were reportedly drinking alcohol from glass bottles inside the pool enclosure and throwing a glass bottle around.

The council also said people were seen smoking cannabis just outside the gate.

In a statement, Milford Haven Town Council said the behaviour was “highly dangerous, irresponsible and inconsiderate” and “cannot and will not be tolerated”.

The council warned: “If this sort of behaviour continues we will have no choice but to consider draining and closing the pool.”

The paddling pool is run voluntarily by a dedicated group of councillors for the benefit of local families and visitors.

The council is now urging people to act responsibly so the facility can remain open and be enjoyed safely by everyone.

Community

Choir to sing at ten bandstands in one day for Alzheimer’s charity

Published

6 hours ago

May 25, 2026

Tom Sinclair

Côr Meibion De Cymru will begin its South Wales challenge at Milford Haven before finishing in Cardiff

A WELSH male voice choir will sing at ten bandstands in one day as part of an ambitious charity challenge across South Wales.

Côr Meibion De Cymru, the South Wales Male Choir, will begin its Ten Bandstands Challenge at The Rath in Milford Haven at 7:00am on Sunday, May 31.

The choir will then travel east, performing short concerts at Tenby, Carmarthen, Kidwelly, Llandeilo, Neath, Barry Island, Penarth and Newport before finishing at Victoria Park in Cardiff at around 8:00pm.

The event is being held in aid of Alzheimer’s Society Cymru, with organisers aiming to raise £5,000.

The choir says the challenge is intended to create a “red wave of singing” across South Wales, while celebrating the Welsh male voice choir tradition and showing that it remains a powerful part of Welsh cultural life.

The full schedule is:

Milford Haven, The Rath: 7:00am to 7:20am
Tenby, Castle Hill: 8:25am to 8:45am
Carmarthen, Carmarthen Park: 9:55am to 10:15am
Kidwelly, Parc Y Bocs: 11:00am to 11:20am
Llandeilo, Penlan Park: 12:30pm to 1:00pm
Neath, Victoria Gardens: 2:00pm to 2:20pm
Barry Island, Friars Road: 3:55pm to 4:20pm
Penarth, Windsor Gardens: 5:10pm to 5:30pm
Newport, Belle Vue Park: 6:35pm to 6:55pm
Cardiff, Victoria Park: 7:50pm to 8:10pm

Organisers say timings may vary slightly depending on traffic on the day.

The challenge is being promoted as a celebration of music, community and Welsh identity, while raising money for a cause that affects families across Wales.

More information and donations are available through the choir’s JustGiving campaign.

Community

Police issue A477 crash appeal after five taken to hospital

Published

8 hours ago

May 25, 2026

Tom Sinclair

FIVE people were taken to hospital, three with serious injuries, following a collision on the A477 between Llanteg and Red Roses on Sunday (May 24).

Dyfed-Powys Police said the crash happened at around 5:00pm and involved a grey Honda Civic i-VTEC and a white Kia Soul 2.

A 23-year-old man has been arrested and remains in police custody.

Officers are appealing for anyone who was driving on the A477 at around the time of the collision, or who may have dash-cam footage of either vehicle before the crash, to come forward.

Police said visitors to Pembrokeshire who may not know the area should check their route in case they were travelling along the A477 at the relevant time.

Anyone with information can contact Dyfed-Powys Police online, by emailing [email protected], by direct message on social media, or by calling 101.

Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Quote reference: 326 of May 24.