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‘Successful’ new unique educational initiative

Published

10 years ago

May 16, 2016

Collaboration between MHS, the Port of Milford Haven and PCF: Year nine students from Milford Haven Comprehensive to benefit from new educational programme

SIXTY year nine students from Milford Haven Comprehensive School are set to be the first to complete a new educational programme which is unique to Pembrokeshire.

The programme, called ‘Coastal Curriculum’, aims to engage students in local coastal matters and highlight important issues such as sustainable development, as well as promoting career opportunities within the maritime, coastal and renewable energy sectors.

Coastal Curriculum delivers in-lesson activities in line with the National Curriculum, relating subject matters to opportunities and issues at a Pembrokeshire level.

In 2015, this initiative was piloted in two geography classes at the school, with staff from Pembrokeshire Coastal Forum (PCF) delivering lessons to two different class groups in year nine.

These lessons provided students with local economic, social and environmental awareness which they were then able to use to demonstrate their understanding of the subject matter in their forthcoming examinations.

Mr Letton, Head of Geography at Milford Haven Comprehensive School, said of the impact the programme has had on his students: “Getting the students across each of the key stages interested in the port and its activities is important for them as it will put some of the knowledge and skills they have learned in school into context.”

Coastal Curriculum is a collaborative initiative which has been developed for the Port of Milford Haven by PCF with additional support from Pembrokeshire Coast National Park’s Sustainable Development Fund.

Anna Malloy, PR and Communications Manager at the Port of Milford Haven, said: “As a Trust Port, future generations are the Port’s ultimate stakeholder.

“Working collaboratively with PCF on this project has enriched our outreach to school and enabled us to engage with children of all ages in fun, imaginative ways.

“We are especially grateful to Milford Haven Comprehensive School for their support with the pilot Coastal Curriculum project in 2015. Mr Letton provided valuable input which has helped to shape the project going forward.”

Jodie McGregor, Engagement Coordinator at Pembrokeshire Coastal Forum, said: “We are glad to have had such positive feedback from the school following this successful pilot.

“We very much look forward to building lasting relationships with schools and businesses across Pembrokeshire, allowing those involved to help our future generations to realise the many opportunities available around them.”

Community

Community gathers to remember Corrina Baker

Published

11 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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11 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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11 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.