Community

Taste of Pembrokeshire showcases local produce

Published

10 years ago

August 16, 2016

ON SATURDAY (Jul 23) A Taste of Pembrokeshire, hosted a ‘taste before you buy’ event in Castle Square, Haverfordwest. The event took place between 10am and 3pm to coincide with Haverfordwest Festival Week and offered a wide array of tasty testers for participants to try as well as produce to buy.

Haverfordwest Business Circle organised the event that had 13 Pembrokeshire-based businesses in attendance, selling a wide variety of local produce and food and drink.

Caffle, Pembrokeshire’s craft brewery situated in Narberth, attended the event, and offered taste tests of their delicious ales such as ‘Drop Squint’ and ‘Dark Side of the Pale’ as well as the opportunity to purchase bottles and gift packs, Gethyns Pembrokeshire Cyder, a brewery in Haverfordwest, were also in attendance offering samples, pints and bottles of their award winning cider made with Pembrokeshire apples.

Pant Mawr Farmhouse Cheese also had a stall in Castle Square and offered taste testings of their popular cheeses such as Caws Cerwyn, Caws Preseli, Drewi Sant and the popular Oak Smoked Cerwyn, as well as a variety of goats cheeses such as Heb Enw. The family -run business is situated in the foothills of the Preseli Mountains and creates their mouth-watering cheeses using locally sourced milk.

Peace Treats, run by Deborah Tilley sold gluten free, dairy free, wheat free and refined sugar free treats at the event, promising ‘sin free snacking’. Her selection of chocolatey treats consisted of ‘Bliss Balls’ made from cashew and cacao or walnut, spirulina and raspberry as well as other treats such as rose hearts, gift wrapped beautifully with the company’s logo. Laid out on heart shaped slate trays as testers, the snacks were very rich and tasty.

Ice cream from Upton Farm, situated in Pembroke Dock, sold ice creams at the event in a selection of flavours that were popular with children attending. There was also a large selection of market fresh fruit and veg on sale, offering a healthy alternative to attendees.

Alongside the fruit and veg stall was a variety of other country market delicacies such as honeys, jams and chutneys as well as a variety of cakes. Trehale farm, a small family friendly farm in Mathry, also sold a variety of free range pork goods at a Taste of Pembrokeshire, both pre-packaged for use at home or as beautifully seasoned cooked burgers and hot dogs.

The Welsh Bakery, one of Pembrokeshire’s finest bakeries, had a large selection of goods for sale at the event, with delicious fresh breads baked in store and a variety of buns on sale such as cherry and pumpkin seed and blueberry, proving a popular choice with customers. Torth Y Tir bakery from St Davids was also in attendance – selling freshly cooked organic sourdough pizza with a variety of toppings fresh out of a wood fire oven.

Cafe Rio, situated in Haverfordwest, served delicious chicken and chorizo paella, cooked in a pan over a fire at the event, as part of their ‘world food menu’ that proved popular at their Quay Street Cafe. Their homemade brownies were also on sale and available as tasters. Cafe Tuk Tuk, run by Terry and Carol Harrington of Newport, were also in attendance selling a variety of freshly ground coffees, espressos and lattes at the event from their green converted tuk tuk.

Healthaspire Nutrition Centre, based in Milford Haven, also had a stall in the square and sold a variety of gluten free homemade goodies, such as quiches, vegetable roulade, delicious peanut butter fudge and blueberry muffins as part of their eat healthy campaign run by nutritionist Ellen Picton.

Overall, the day was a great success as visitors gathered in the square to explore what Pembrokeshire’s local businesses had to offer. Attendees appeared to enjoy the beautiful sunshine and delicious food as all the tasters were scooped up and a lot of produce was sold. The day’s events kicked off a promising start to Haverfordwest Festival Week and really showcased Pembrokeshire produce.

Community

Family safe after major house fire in Letterston, community told

Published

3 hours ago

April 15, 2026

Tom Sinclair

Memorial hall opened to help those affected after blaze in Station Road area

A FAMILY escaped without injury after a major house fire in the Station Road area of Letterston, according to local residents.

The blaze prompted a major emergency response on Wednesday (Apr 15), with fire engines seen at the scene and the road closed while crews tackled the incident.

People posting in the Letterston community group said the family was safe, although one kitten was sadly lost in the fire.

One resident wrote: “They lost a kitten, but the family were ok. Nothing worse than a fire. There were 4 fire engines here at one time.”

Others described hearing multiple sirens and seeing smoke rising from the area, with one local woman saying her partner could see the fire engines from nearby fields.

As news of the fire spread, the local community quickly rallied round. The memorial hall was opened for anyone affected, while residents offered practical help and support to the family.

Messages posted online described the loss of the home as heartbreaking, with one resident writing that while the house had gone, the family were “alive and well to make more new memories”.

The Herald has approached the emergency services for official confirmation on the cause of the fire and the full extent of the damage.

Community

Police investigate reports of door-to-door salespeople in Milford Haven and Johnston

Published

6 hours ago

April 15, 2026

Tom Sinclair

Residents urged to stay alert as officers carry out patrols and work to establish whether the callers are legitimate

MILFORD HAVEN and Neyland Police said they are aware of concerns raised by residents following reports of door-to-door salespeople operating in the Milford Haven and Johnston area.

Local officers, together with neighbourhood policing and prevention teams, are working to establish the legitimacy of those involved and will be carrying out patrols while enquiries continue.

In the meantime, members of the public are being advised to familiarise themselves with crime prevention advice relating to unwanted visitors, which is available on the force’s website.

Anyone with information that could assist enquiries is asked to get in touch online, by email at [email protected], by direct message on social media, or by calling 101.

In an emergency, always dial 999.

Alternatively, information can be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or visiting its website.

Community

Big plant sale set to bloom in Narberth

Published

9 hours ago

April 15, 2026

Tom Sinclair

Family-friendly spring event will bring together local growers, craftspeople, food and live entertainment

GREEN fingers and creative talents will come together in Narberth next month as West Wales’ popular Big Plant Sale returns for 2026.

The event will take place at Narberth CP School on Saturday, May 2, offering visitors the chance to browse a wide range of plants, locally made crafts and eco-friendly products.

Organised with support from SPAN Arts, the annual sale has become one of the first major plant events of the season in the area, attracting gardeners of all ages and experience levels.

Stallholders are expected to offer everything from windowsill succulents and young seedlings to unusual and specialist plants, giving visitors plenty of choice as they prepare their homes and gardens for spring and summer.

Alongside the plants, there will also be a craft fair featuring handmade and environmentally conscious products, including soaps, textiles and wooden items made by local producers.

Organisers say the event is designed to be more than just a market, with locally produced food, live music and entertainment helping to create a lively and welcoming atmosphere for families and visitors of all ages.

SPAN Arts is also inviting local growers, nurseries, craftspeople and makers to get involved, particularly those working with sustainable and eco-friendly products.

The Big Plant Sale will run from 10:00am until 3:00pm at Narberth CP School, Jesse Road, Narberth, SA67 7FE. Visitors are asked to make a suggested £2 donation on entry.

Anyone interested in booking a stall can contact [email protected].

SPAN Arts, which is based in Narberth, has spent 30 years supporting arts and community projects across Pembrokeshire. The charity runs a broad programme of music, theatre, comedy and wellbeing activities, with a focus on reducing rural isolation and improving access to the arts.

For more information about the event, contact SPAN Arts on 01834 869323 or email [email protected].