News

Road safety measures to improve

Published

11 years ago

January 16, 2014

MOTORISTS and pedestrians across Dyfed-Powys will benefit from increased road safety activity this summer.

Police officers are planning extra work in response to an action plan issued by Police and Crime Commissioner Christopher Salmon.

Their work is due to feature an enhanced Operation Darwen, the region’s annual summer road safety campaign, including new neighbourhood policing activity, increased publicity and closer links with neighbouring forces South Wales and Gwent.

The campaign will also see partners remove noisy vehicles from the road.

Mr Salmon said: “I continue to stress to all relevant agencies that road safety is properly addressed. Where I can I’ll make the necessary resources available and I’m pressing the Welsh Government and others to play their part.”

The Commissioner has explained the 2014 activity to members of the public and local councillors who had told him about their concerns about A40 safety matters.

He has written to the Motorcycle Action Group and Institute of Advanced Motorists, to the Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service, Powys County Council, Brecon and Radnorshire MP Roger Williams and Brecon and Radnorshire AM Kirsty Williams.

Mr Salmon, who hosted a public meeting in Sennybridge last summer in response to public road safety concerns, is eager to keep people updated. He said: “There’s much frustration and concern about anti-social road use across Dyfed-Powys.

“My road safety action plan focuses on road design, law enforcement and safety education. They’re the responsibility of various bodies and I am pursuing them.

“Welsh Government Transport Minister Edwina Hart has held discussions with the police and is, I believe, considering support for policing trunk roads.

“I’ve raised the matter of law enforcement with the Chief Constable and his roads policing team, with the result being an improved Operation Darwen. We’re also looking into the use of average speed cameras.”

Charity

Letterston dog show raises over £750 for local charities

Published

4 hours ago

December 25, 2024

Tom Sinclair

ON SUNDAY (Dec 22), Letterston Ring Craft successfully raised £755.55 for two Pembrokeshire-based charities during a fun dog show event. The funds were equally split between South Pembrokeshire Cat Rescue and Letterston Memorial Hall.

The event featured a variety of well-attended classes, including child handling and fancy dress, drawing participation from dog enthusiasts of all levels.

This fundraiser marked the first charitable event supporting South Pembrokeshire Cat Rescue. Founded and managed by Lizzy Austwick, the rescue organisation aids unwanted, feral, and sick cats across Pembrokeshire and responds to urgent cases in Carmarthenshire and Ceredigion. The rescue provides neutering support for stray and feral cats, directs owners to available resources, and specialises in helping stray cats with severe injuries, raising essential funds for their care.

For assistance, Lizzy can be contacted via the rescue’s Facebook page or at 07575 131443.

Letterston Ring Craft welcomes new members interested in training and showing their dogs, from local companion shows to prestigious events like Crufts. The club meets every other Sunday in Letterston, and further details can be found on their Facebook page.

Looking ahead, the next fun dog show is scheduled for early next year and will support Belle’s Story Charity. For more information or to get involved, contact Gentle Lowe at 07956 653401.

Charity

£3,800 donated to services across Withybush Hospital

Published

5 hours ago

December 25, 2024

Tom Sinclair

THE CAMROSE VINTAGE WORKING DAY team has donated £3,800 to services across Withybush Hospital.

Their 37^th annual event raised a record breaking £25,000, which has now been distributed among 26 local charities.

They donated the funds to the Stroke Ward, Specialist Respiratory Team, Chemo Day Unit and Heads Up! Hair Loss Initiative at Withybush Hospital. Each service received £950.

The Heads Up! initiative provides a person-centred, holistic hair loss service for cancer patients. It brings together healthcare and haircare professionals from local communities to give patients the knowledge and products needed to manage their hair loss with dignity and choice.

Katie Hancock, Fundraising Officer, said: “Thank you to Andrew, the team and the supporters of the Camrose Vintage Working Day for your generosity once again. Your donation to each service is amazing and will make a big difference. We are hugely grateful for your wonderful support.

“The support of our local communities enables us to provide services over and above what the NHS can provide in the three counties of Hywel Dda and we are extremely grateful for every donation we receive.”

Pictured above: Andrew James, Chairman of Camrose Vintage Working Day with Withybush Hospital staff from the Stroke Ward, Specialist Respiratory Team, Chemo Day Unit, Heads Up! Hair Loss initiative.

Community

Neyland Community Christmas Lunch a festive success

Published

6 hours ago

December 25, 2024

Tom Sinclair

NEYLAND TOWN COUNCIL rolled up their sleeves to support this year’s Community Christmas Lunch, spreading festive cheer and warm hospitality to attendees on Christmas Day at the Alumchine.

Councillors Steve Campodonic, David Devauden, Steve Thomas, and Brian Rothero began their efforts as early as 7:30am, working tirelessly to ensure the event ran smoothly.

The dedicated organisers, including Trish Campodonic, Pam, and Lloyd Hamilton, along with other volunteers, created a welcoming space filled with festive spirit and a delicious meal with all the trimmings.

The event brought together members of the community who might otherwise have spent the day alone, highlighting the warmth and generosity that Neyland is known for.

A heartfelt ‘Well done’ to everyone involved for making this Christmas lunch a resounding success and spreading joy to so many.