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Embrace your inner child

Published

9 years ago

July 29, 2016

ON WEDNESDAY (Jul 13), National Trust Wales launched a summer campaign with the aim to encourage adults to embrace their inner child and get involved in wholesome activities.

The National Trust Campaign comes as a direct result of a pan-Wales survey that asked adults what they missed most about their childhood.

The survey found that 53.9% of adults in South West Wales haven’t rolled down a hill in more than 16 years, with 6.8% having never rolled down one at all.

52.6% haven’t built a den and 46.6% haven’t climbed a tree in the same number of years.

When asked what they most missed about being a child, 53.9% of adults claimed having no responsibilities was the most coveted memory, whilst 49% said being outdoors best described their childhood playtime.

From climbing trees and jumping waves to building dens and rolling down hills, this summer National Trust Wales has a jam packed schedule with activities for your inner child.

To help reminiscent adults plan their play dates, National Trust Wales has created a check list of the eleven most missed activities so they can leave watches and tablets at home, phones on silent and lose track of time this summer.

Justin Albert, Director of National Trust Wales, said: “Every adult will have fond memories of playing care-free outdoors as a child, but many might feel too responsible to have fun in the same way as a grown-up. We are inviting people of all ages to release the child within and make the most of the great outdoors. We have loads to offer at our special places across Wales so we want everyone, whatever their age, to organise a National Trust play date with their friends and family members this summer holiday.

“By going on a play date, you won’t just be having fun and enjoying quality time with your nearest and dearest, you’ll help us maintain some of Wales’ most special buildings, landscapes and coastlines.”

And for those still not convinced Merideth Gattis, Professor from Cardiff University School of Psychology, commented that the benefits of play are ageless. Gattis said: “Play, leisure or recreation – no matter what you call it, we all need time away from work and other duties. Leisure activities can reduce anxiety and increase well -being. Moreover, outdoor leisure activities offer an extra boost for well -being over indoor leisure activities. Outdoor activities, like going for a walk, flying a kite, or rolling down a hill, are all good ways to chase away the to-do list and help us suspend our sense of time.”

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Narbelles WI support Food Bank with festive donation

Published

7 hours ago

December 14, 2025

Tom Sinclair

Group marks December meeting with charity collection and Christmas celebrations

NARBELLES WI rounded off the year with a festive December meeting featuring a bring-and-share buffet, party games and a Secret Santa gift exchange.

Members also used the occasion to support families in need across the county, collecting food items and presenting a £120 cheque to Ann Watling from Pembrokeshire Food Bank. The donation represents the proceeds of the group’s bucket collection during Narberth Civic Week 2024.

A spokesperson for the WI said the group was delighted to finish the year “with fun, friendship and a chance to give something back to the community.”

(Photo: Narbelles WI members presenting the cheque to Ann Watling, Pembrokeshire Food Bank.)

Community

Annual charity carol service raises funds for good causes

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1 day ago

December 13, 2025

Tom Sinclair

MID and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service held its annual Charity Carol Service on Wednesday (Dec 10) at Ebeneser Baptist Chapel in Crymych.

The event brought together members of the local community alongside Fire Service staff for an evening of carols, readings and festive refreshments, marking the Christmas season in a warm and inclusive atmosphere.

This year’s service supported two important charities — the Fire Fighters Charity and Cancer Research Wales — with all proceeds going directly towards their ongoing work.

A total of £597 was raised on the night, which will be shared equally between the two charities.

The Service thanked the congregation at Ebeneser Baptist Chapel for hosting the event, as well as everyone who gave their time, support and generosity to make the evening such a success.

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3 Amigos toy bike run under way across Pembrokeshire

Published

1 day ago

December 13, 2025

Tom Sinclair

Castle Inn fun runners back festive charity event

THE ANNUAL 3 Amigos Christmas toy bike run is under way this afternoon (Saturday), with hundreds of motorcyclists setting off from Pembroke to raise funds for children’s services.

Riders gathered at The Commons car park in Pembroke from around midday before departing shortly after 1:00pm. The festive convoy is travelling along its traditional route, taking in Pembroke Dock and continuing through parts of the county including Neyland, Milford Haven and Haverfordwest.

The event is organised by the 3 Amigos and Dollies Motorcycle Group and has become a much-anticipated Christmas tradition in west Wales, with toys and donations collected for children receiving care within the Hywel Dda University Health Board area.

Also supporting the event are fun runners from the Castle Inn in Pembroke, who have been fundraising in aid of the 3 Amigos. The group are pictured alongside participants from today’s run.

The 3 Amigos have been raising funds for children’s wards and health charities for more than twenty-five years, with their Easter and Christmas events continuing to make a positive difference to young patients and their families.

Organisers have thanked the public for their support and asked road users to be mindful of the large convoy as it passes through towns and villages this afternoon.

Photo caption:
Festive fundraising: Fun runners from the Castle Inn, Pembroke, pictured supporting the 3 Amigos Christmas toy bike run (Pic: Martin Cavaney/Herald)