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Pembrokeshire pupils hydrate to concentrate

Published

10 years ago

May 6, 2016

H20: Pupils from Year 11 at Ysgol y Preseli with teacher Owen Thomas, head of Year 11, and Juliana Morgans from Princes Gate Water

OVER 12000 GCSE students will be able to sip away the stress of their forthcoming exams after Pembrokeshire County Council teamed up with a local drinks company.

Princes Gate Water has delivered over 1250 re-usable drink bottles to our County’s Secondary Schools as part of the joint Hydrate2Concentrate initiative with Pembrokeshire County Council. Public Health Wales has also offered its support to the scheme.

The Council bought the bottles through an Education Improvement Grant. The scheme follows studies that prove staying hydrated helps concentration and awareness.

Princes Gate Water will also donate 7,500 litres of bottled water to secondary schools prior to the exams, which start on May 16th.

It’s believed staying hydrated can help students improve their results by up to 5% and relieves anxiety during this period.

“Anyone who has taken an exam knows the pressure students are under and anything that promotes a sense of well-being can only be applauded,” said Cabinet Member for Education and Safeguarding Councillor Sue Perkins.

“During the forthcoming GCSEs students will be able to keep hydrated and take a little time out from the pressures they are under by taking sips of water periodically and we hope this will help them perform to the best of their ability.

“It’s a practical and effective way to enable pupils to drink at least 3-4 glasses of water per day.”

Juliana Morgans, sales and customer care executive at Princes Gate, said: “We have been proudly working with schools throughout Pembrokeshire to promote our Healthy Living Campaign and it comes with great pleasure that this will now be extended with the launch of the Hydrate2Concentrate initiative.

“There are many studies that highlight the importance of keeping hydrated, but even more so is this the case during periods of exams.

“If our donation can support the students of Pembrokeshire in achieving their maximum potential and beyond then this will most definitely be an initiative that we’re immensely proud to be involved in. We wish each student every success in their upcoming exams.”

Liz Western from Public Health Wales said studies show that mental performance deteriorates by 10% when people are thirsty or dehydrated.

“Good hydration helps pupils to concentrate because they are not distracted by feelings of thirst, tiredness and irritability and therefore good performance is maintained,” she said.

Community

Community gathers to remember Corrina Baker

Published

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.