News

Carew mural tells tidal mills story

Published

8 years ago

August 16, 2016

Pupils from Class One at Sageston CP School: With National Park Authority Member Cllr Rob Lewis, Carew County Councillor Cllr David Neale, Park Authority Interpretation Officer Jill Simpson and artist Helen Astley

PUPILS from Sageston Community Primary School have created a bright new mural at Carew Tidal Mill with the help of local artist Helen Astley, telling the story of how wheat was grown, turned into flour and used to make products such as bread.

Local farmers would bring their grain to be ground into flour at the Mill, which used the power of water to turn the grindstones. Although the Mill ceased operating in 1937, the building still contains much of its original machinery.

Carew Tidal Mill is set across the Millpond from the picturesque Carew Castle, with both buildings managed by Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority. The Castle and the Tidal Mill are jointly run as a popular visitor attraction.

National Park Authority Interpretation Officer Jill Simpson said: “The idea of the project was to create a backdrop to one of the popular child-orientated interactives in the Mill – a hand operated stone quern.

“We are delighted with the finished artwork and hope this will inspire people of all ages to learn more about the central role the Mill held in this community. We also hope the children enjoyed the experience and gained some valuable knowledge of the links between farming, local food production and the use of renewable energy in milling the grain.”

Artist Helen Astley was chosen from a group of talented applicants to lead the five-month project and help the class of 25 children create the colourful painting. The pupils worked with grains, clay and paint at school, and did a bushcraft session making damper bread, before creating the mural at the Mill.

Helen added: “This was a wonderful project with the mural design coming from all the children’s ideas and drawings, which developed from a series of process-led multi-media workshops. Hopefully it has given the children a deeper connection with their local landscape and heritage.”

The mural was officially launched on Wednesday, July 6, with children visiting the Mill to see the finished product. Members of the local community were then invited to an event later that evening to see the children’s work for themselves.

The funding for the project came from the Little Green Grant, which was secured through Pembrokeshire Association of Voluntary Services.

Carew Castle and Tidal Mill is open every day between 10am and 5pm during the summer (last admission at 4.30pm). For more information, visit www. carewcastle.com.

Business

Ferry Terminal ‘extremely busy’ due to ongoing Holyhead closure

Published

4 hours ago

December 21, 2024

Tom Sinclair

PEMBROKE DOCK Ferry Terminal has been experiencing significant congestion today as ferry services remain under immense pressure following the closure of Holyhead Port earlier this month.

The disruption, caused by storm damage, has rerouted ferry traffic through Pembrokeshire, leading to long queues and crowded facilities at the terminal.

The Herald can confirm that it has been very busy today with cars, lorries, and foot passengers queuing in large numbers. Staff are working tirelessly to manage the influx, directing vehicles and assisting passengers as they prepare to board the heavily booked ferries.

A spokesperson for the Port of Milford Haven said: “We are working closely with ferry operators and local authorities to ensure traffic flows as smoothly as possible, but the sheer volume of vehicles is causing unavoidable delays.”

Travelers are being urged to arrive early for their sailings and to remain patient as the terminal operates at full capacity.

Both Stena Line and Irish Ferries have increased capacity on their Pembrokeshire routes, deploying larger vessels, including the Stena Adventurer and the MV James Joyce, to handle the surge in demand.

From our position at the terminal, our photographer has captured photos showing long lines of vehicles, groups of foot passengers carrying luggage, and port staff coordinating efforts to ease congestion.

Authorities are advising non-essential travelers to consider rescheduling their journeys where possible and to monitor updates from ferry operators closely.

(Photos: Martin Cavaney/Herald)

Community

Festive celebrations at St Davids Cathedral this weekend

Published

5 hours ago

December 21, 2024

Tom Sinclair

ST DAVIDS Cathedral is set to host two special events on Sunday (Dec 22), offering a blend of joyful participation and traditional carol singing to mark the Christmas season.

In the morning, families are invited to the Scratch Nativity at 11:00am. Attendees are encouraged to come dressed as wise men, angels, sheep, or shepherds and take part in an unrehearsed retelling of the Christmas story. Canon Leigh described the event as: “Complete, wonderful chaos for an hour… but with some poignant, thought-provoking moments to centre ourselves on the real meaning of Christmas.”

Later in the evening, the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols by Candlelight will take place at 7:00pm, featuring the Cathedral Choir. The event, steeped in tradition, will see the cathedral bathed in candlelight as carols and scripture readings fill the historic space.

Doors will open at 5:45pm for those seeking unreserved seating, and a large turnout is expected for this beloved Christmas celebration.

Crime

Three men from London admit their guilt over illegal cannabis farm

Published

6 hours ago

December 21, 2024

Tom Sinclair

THREE men admit their guilt after police discover over 700 cannabis plants during a raid on a former school building in Llandysul.

Officers from Dyfed-Powys Police executed a warrant at the former Ysgol Gynradd Llandysul on Heol Llyn Y Fran on November 15. Inside, they found 737 cannabis plants spread across multiple rooms.

Armeld Troksi, 29, and Njazi Gjana, 27, both from Empire Avenue in Edmonton, London, along with Ervin Gjana, 24, from Durham Avenue in Romford, were arrested at the scene and later charged with producing cannabis.

The three men appeared before Swansea Crown Court, where they admitted their involvement in the illegal operation. Defence solicitor Joshua Scouller requested a pre-sentence report for Ervin Gjana, which was granted by Judge Geraint Walters.

Sentencing is scheduled for January 20.

A Dyfed-Powys Police spokesperson said: “Following a warrant executed at the former school on Heol Llyn Y Fran, officers discovered a significant cannabis grow containing 737 plants.

“We are grateful to the local community for their continued support and cooperation. Officers will remain in the area while the site is secured.

“Our commitment remains firm in disrupting drug production and supply networks across our force area.

“We encourage residents to report any suspicious activity, no matter how small it may seem. Every piece of information can make a difference, and reports can easily be submitted through our website.”