Community

Hope at the inn for cancer patients

Published

10 years ago

June 13, 2016

SUPER FUNDRAISER Elly Neville had a fantastic time on Tuesday evening (May 24), when she was asked to go along to The Hope Inn in Pembroke to count a bottle of money for Ward 10.

It was no ordinary bottle either, it was huge!

The bottle was sta rted in 2007 by Mr Howard John and his wife Jenny who used to run the pub.

Howard said: “The bottle was started because everyone is touched by cancer and Ward 10 does so much to help.”

The Hope Inn is now run by their son, Dai Samuel, who has a fantastic pub with a great atmosphere and is well worth a visit.

The huge bottle, thankfully made of plastic, had to be cut open by Dai with a small electric circular saw.

On hand were three lovely ladies from Barclays Bank in Pembroke, Helen, Marie and Rachel, to help count the money complete with money bags and weighing machines. At one point there were 10 people counting and money everywhere.

The counting took nearly two hours with Dai keeping everyone topped up with drinks and fish & chips. When it was all added up Elly and dad Lyn waited for the Barclays Bank ladies to give a total: it was an amazing £2243.13. We were all a bit astonished.

Lyn Neville told The Herald: “We would like, on behalf of Elly’s Ward 10 Appeal, to thank Dai, Howard, Jenny and all the very kind and generous customers of The Hope Inn over the last nine years.

“We thank them for choosing Ely’s Appeal to receive this amazing donation. On behalf of all the nurses, staff and patients on Ward10 thank you so much as this donation will make a huge difference to patient experience and environment.”

Dai is now looking for a new giant bottle to start all over again

Community

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

Published

16 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

17 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

18 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.