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Family fun on offer at Dragonboat Championship

Published

10 years ago

May 19, 2016

Relaxing time: Fun for all the family

PEMBROKESHIRE is looking forward to hosting the 3rd Welsh Dragon Boat Championships on Sunday May 29 at Llys y Fran Country Park and Reservoir.

The event, which is organised by the Narberth and Whitland Rotary Club promises to be a familyfriendly affair and is raising money and awareness for charities and good causes providing ‘Life Development Opportunities’ for young people in our community.

Principle recipients are the Princes Trust Cymru and selected secondary and primary schools within Pembrokeshire and West Carmarthenshire.

The Prince’s Trust believes that every young person should have the chance to succeed, so they help 13- 30 year olds who are unemployed or struggling at school to transform their lives.

The event organisers have worked tirelessly for months to ensure that the third year is a resounding success; it is now one of the key highlights within Pembrokeshire’s event calendar. Organisers, The Narberth and Whitland Rotary Club – have paid close attention to detail on all aspects of the event once again and there will be a fully licensed bar in operation throughout the day.

The event is pitched at the entire family, with masses of activities scheduled to appeal to all ages and interests. All children’s activities are free of charge and the admission price of £2 per adult means that it is a very reasonable day out for a family for the Whitsun Bank Holiday Sunday.

The race itself involves approximately 20 teams of 17 members, varying in ability and experience, racing in traditional Dragon Boats with a drummer at the bow and an experienced rudder man at the helm. It is extremely exciting for spectators to watch from the shoreline at the reservoir and is an enjoyable day out for all the family.

The event is being hosted at Llys y Fran Country Park in Pembrokeshire – the magnificent 350-acre park site at the heart of the county. The park boasts a 212-acre reservoir on which the race itself will take place.

The park – popular with ramblers, cyclists, water sports and fishing enthusiasts boasts a family-friendly restaurant, gift shop and a vast outdoor nature trail around the manmade lake.

Narberth and Whitland Rotary Club would like to thank Welsh Water and the Llys y Fran management for their generosity promoting this event as a family festival. There is free overnight camping on the Saturday night and for small fee payable to Welsh Water on the Sunday Night.

A giant marquee will be on site for day and evening entertainment. Bring your own gazebo and picnic on the grassy banks of the reservoir and enjoy the race spectacle.

During the previous two years the event has raised £24,000 for Welsh and local charities. The event has the policy “Raised in Wales Spent in Wales”. This year the club is keen that young people of all ages are given a fair chance in life and so this is the reason they have decided to go with the theme to help children and young adults who need encouragement to improve their lives in some way.

We all know how budgets in schools and organisations are stretched to the limit helping young people find jobs and raising their aspirations for the future by giving them help in a financial way and we are pleased as a Rotary Club to be able to help the Princes Trust Cymru and our local schools fulfil this aim to help them with projects that otherwise may not have been possible.

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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.

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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.

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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.