Community
Skokholm Island stay inspires new exhibition


‘Ob•serve – Colours of an Island‘: On display at Oriel y Parc until August 31 (Pic. Ruby Vaughan-Norris)
AN ARTIST’S residency at a bird observatory off the Pembrokeshire Coast is the inspiration behind a new exhibition in the Tower at Oriel y Parc Gallery and Visitor Centre in St Davids.
The exhibition by painter and glassmaker Linda Norris, titled ‘Ob•serve – Colours of an Island’, is a new body of work that has been created following her six week stay on Skokholm Island, spread over the bird migration and breeding season.
Linda said: “On the island I was working alongside the wardens and other scientists and creating a new body of work inspired by observation as the basis of scientific and artistic research.
“Following on from my time on the island and as part of this residency, I was Artist in Residence at Oriel y Parc. In the studio at Oriel y Parc, I drew together the threads of my research, based on my island sketchbooks.”
Drawn by the feeling of the landscape, Linda first came to live and paint in Wales 35 years ago and now lives in North Pembrokeshire.
Linda will be running a series of activities at Oriel y Parc relating to the Ob•serve exhibition, beginning with ‘Colour in Landscape – A Painting Day’ on Thursday, July 28, from 10am until 4pm. The course costs £45 per person, including basic materials. This course is suitable for beginners and more experienced artists.
There will also be a ‘Colour Collecting – Family Art Workshop’ on Thursday, August 4, from 2pm until 4pm. It will cost £4 per person and materials will be provided. This workshop is suitable for families with children aged four to 18.
Linda will also be running a five-day painting course titled ‘Painting the Light’ from August 10 -14. The course costs £500 and includes tuition, a selection of art materials and an introductory meal on August 9.
She will also be giving a talk on the Ob•serve – Colours of an Island exhibition at 7pm on Wednesday, August 17. Tickets are £4 each.
To book a space at any of the events, please call Oriel y Parc on 01437 720392 or visit www.linda-norris.com for more information.
The Ob•serve – Colours of an Island exhibition will be on display in the Tower at Oriel y Parc until August 31.
This project was funded by the Arts Council of Wales with support from Dale Sailing Company, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority, Wildlife Trust South and West Wales and the Wardens of Skokholm Island Bird Observatory.
Oriel y Parc Gallery and Visitor Centre is owned and run by the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority and is the home of Amgueddfa Cymru–National Museum Wales in Pembrokeshire.
For more information on Oriel y Parc Gallery and Visitor Centre please visit www.orielyparc.co.uk.
Community
Travel advice issued for Pembrokeshire’s Long Course Weekend

Motorists and bus passengers across south Pembrokeshire are being advised to prepare for a series of road closures and transport changes as the Long Course Weekend returns to the region this weekend.
The popular endurance event, which draws thousands of athletes and spectators each year, will bring temporary disruptions to routes in and around Tenby on Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th June as competitors take part in the Wales Sportive and Wales Marathon.
Saturday 28th June – Wales Sportive
On Saturday, the Wales Sportive cycle event will see several roads in the wider Tenby area closed or converted to one-way systems to ensure participant safety. While the A40, A477, and the A478 Narberth to Kilgetty routes remain unaffected and fully open, other roads will be subject to closures and diversions throughout the day.

Sunday 29th June – Wales Marathon
Further closures will be in place on Sunday during the Wales Marathon, affecting routes between Tenby and Pembroke. These will operate on a rolling basis between 9.30am and 4pm, with the aim of minimising disruption while maintaining safety for runners and spectators.

Up-to-date information on all road closures can be found on the event’s official website:
https://community.lcwwales.com/road-closures

Special arrangements for carers and emergency access
Care professionals requiring access to clients in affected areas can obtain vehicle passes through their care organisation managers. More details are available at:
https://community.lcwwales.com/road…/carers-information
In case of emergencies during the event, organisers can be contacted directly on 01437 765777.
Public transport disruptions
Local bus services will also be impacted by the weekend’s events, with changes in place on both Saturday and Sunday.
Friday 27th June
- All services will operate as normal.
Saturday 28th June
- 351 (Tenby-Kilgetty-Amroth-Pendine) – No service
- 381 (Haverfordwest-Narberth-Kilgetty-Saundersfoot-Tenby) – No service
- Tenby Coaster (Tenby-Saundersfoot) – No service
- 349 (Haverfordwest-Neyland-Pembroke Dock-Pembroke-Tenby) – Will not serve Pembroke to Tenby until after 1pm
- 356 (Milford Haven-Neyland-Pembroke Dock-Pembroke-Monkton) – No service to Pembroke Commons or Monkton until after 1pm
- 387/388 (Coastal Cruiser) – Service will not operate until after 11am
Sunday 29th June
- 387/388 (Coastal Cruiser) – No service
- Tenby Coaster (Tenby-Saundersfoot) – Will operate via the A4218 (Broadwell Hayes) instead of Marsh Road and Heywood Lane
Residents and visitors are encouraged to plan their journeys in advance and allow extra time for travel where necessary.
Community
Landmarc raises the flag at Castlemartin to mark the start of Armed Forces Week

TO CELEBRATE Armed Forces Week 2025, Landmarc Support Services (Landmarc), together with the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO), is raising the Armed Forces Day flag at Castlemartin Training Area in Pembrokeshire, demonstrating their appreciation and support for service personnel.
The raising of the flag takes place each year at Defence Training Estate (DTE) sites across the UK and is witnessed by both Armed Forces personnel and civilians. This year, Landmarc and DIO are extending a special thank you to full-time serving and reservist troops, Cadet Force Adult Volunteers, veterans and their families, by proudly flying the official Armed Forces Day flag at military training establishments across the nation.
Working in partnership with DIO, Landmarc provides the support services that enable the Armed Forces to live, work, and train on the UK Defence Training Estate. As part of this ongoing commitment, Landmarc is extending its guaranteed interview scheme to military spouses, civil partners and long-term cohabiting partners who meet the basic role criteria to ensure fair treatment throughout the recruitment process.
The scheme reinforces Landmarc’s pledge to the Armed Forces Covenant, which was re-signed in 2024 following the company’s achievement of the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Gold Award.
Mark Neill, Managing Director at Landmarc, said: “Having supported the Armed Forces for more than two decades, we’re proud that over 25 per cent of our team comes from a military background. Expanding our guaranteed interview scheme to military spouses and partners is another important step in recognising the loyalty and service these individuals contribute to our country, while also reinforcing our ongoing commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant.
“As a veteran myself, I know first-hand how important Armed Forces Week is for improving morale across our military communities, and we are proud to show our support during this special week.”
Brigadier Hatcher, DIO’s Head of Overseas and Training Region added: “Armed Forces Week is an opportunity to show our appreciation for the men and women of the Armed Forces community, providing a welcome morale boost to serving personnel, veterans, and their families.
“It’s fantastic to see the public, businesses, and fellow service members come together in support. Alongside our colleagues at Landmarc, we are proud to raise the flag at sites across the country to honour their contribution.
Community
Scam email targeting Pembrokeshire residents claims unpaid council tax

PEMBROKESHIRE residents are being warned to stay alert after reports of a scam email falsely claiming to be from the local authority.
The email, which carries the subject line “We’re writing to you about what seems to be an unprocessed council tax payment,” has been received by a number of residents in recent days.
It goes on to claim that the recipient has an outstanding balance on their Council Tax account and invites them to click a link to “check” the details. The message is signed off by a so-called “Local Taxation Authority”.
Pembrokeshire County Council has confirmed that the email is fraudulent and was not sent by the council.
“All genuine emails from Pembrokeshire County Council will come from an address ending in @pembrokeshire.gov.uk,” a spokesperson said. “We urge residents not to click on any links, open attachments, or provide any personal or financial information if they are unsure about an email’s authenticity.”
The council is advising anyone who receives the scam email to forward it to the National Cyber Security Centre at [email protected] for investigation.
The local authority reminded residents to always check the sender’s email address and contact the council directly through official channels if they have any concerns about council tax or other communications.
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