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Pembrokeshire County Show – Day 3 Results

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10 years ago

August 18, 2016

THE PEMRBOKESHIRE HERALD will be bringing you all of the results from day 3 of the Pembrokeshire County Show today in this article. If you can’t attend the show, be sure to keep checking back here for regular updates!

SHEEP COMPETITIONS

Class 255 (RAM any age other than ram lamb)
1st Vaughan, Mrs Christine
2nd Morgan, Mr Teifion

Class 256 (RAM LAMB)
1st Vaughan, Mrs Christine
2nd Davies, Mr Scott
3rd Thomas, Mr Steffan R

Class 257 (EWE having reared a lamb(s) in 2016)
1st Morgan, Mr Teifion
2nd Thomas, Mr Steffan R

Class 258 (EWE LAMB)
1st Thomas, Mr Steffan R
2nd Vaughan, Mrs Christine
3rd Davies, Mr Scott

Class 259 (BEST GROUP OF THREE ANIMALS owned by the exhibitor)
1st Vaughan, Mrs Christine
2nd Thomas, Mr Steffan R

DEFIAD TEXEL SHEEP

Class 263 (RAM two year old or over)
1st Evans & Son, Messrs E
2nd Stelfox Farms Ltd
3rd Evans & Son, Messrs E

Class 264 (YEARLING RAM)
1st Thomas, Mr A
2nd James, Mr & Mrs Mark & Alison

Class 265 (RAM LAMB)
1st Morgan, Lewis
2nd Stelfox Farms Ltd
3rd Thomas, Mr A

Class 266 (EWE two year old or over, having reared a lamb(s) in 2016
1st Tyngwndwn Texels
2nd Stelfox Farms Ltd
3rd Thomas, Mr A

Class 267 (YEARLING EWE)
1st Tyngwndwn Texels
2nd Tyngwndwn Texels
3rd Thomas, Mr A

Class 268 (EWE LAMB)
1st Tyngwndwn Texels
2nd Evans, Mr Dafydd
3rd Lewis, Mr Steve

Class 269 (BEST GROUP OF THREE ANIMALS owned by the exhibitor)
1st James, Mr & Mrs Mark & Alison
2nd Thomas, Mr A
3rd Lewis, Mr Steve

BRITISH CHAROLLAIS SHEEP

Class 272 (RAM any age other than ram lamb)
1st Thomas, Messrs A & J
2nd Sheldon, Mr N

Class 273 (RAM LAMB born on or after 1st December 2015)
1st Drefach Farms Ltd
2nd Thomas, Messrs A & J
3rd Drefach Farms Ltd

Class 274 (YEARLING LAMB)
1st Thomas, Messrs A & J
2nd Shedon, Mr N

Class 275 (EWE)
1st Thomas, Messrs A & J
2nd Organ, Mr Lionel

Class 276 (YEARLING EWE)
1st Drefach Farms Ltd
2nd Thomas, Messrs A & J
3rd Thomas, Messrs A & J

Class 277 (EWE LAMB born on or after 1st December 2015)
1st Drefach Farms Ltd
2nd Thomas, Messrs A & J
3rd Orfan, Mr Lionel

Class 278 (BEST GROUP OF THREE owned by the exhibitor)
1st Thomas, Messrs A & J
2nd Drefach Farms Ltd
3rd Organ, Mr Lionel

DEFAID LLEYN SHEEP

Class 281 (RAM two year old and over)
1st Organ, Mr Lionel
2nd Thomas, Mr Elfyn

Class 282 (YEARLING RAM)
1st Wells, Mr Lionel
2nd Wells, R G & H M
3rd Organ, Mr Lionel

Class 283 (RAM LAMB)
1st Wells, R G & H M
2nd Morris, D W & C F
3rd Wells, R G & H M

Class 284 (EWE two years old or over, having reared a lamb(s) in 2016)
1st Morris, D W & C F
2nd Organ, Mr Lionel
3rd Thomas, Mr Elfyn

Class 285 (YEARLING EWE)
1st Wells, R G & H M
2nd Thomas, Mr Elfyn
3rd Wells, R G & H M

Class 286 (EWE LAMB)
1st Wells, R G & H M
2nd Morris, D W & C F
3rd Wells, R G & H M

Class 287 (BEST PAIR OF EWES)
1st Wells, R G & H M
2nd Morris, D W & C F

Class 288 (BEST GROUP OF THREE ANIMALS owned by the exhibitor)
1st Wells, R G & H M
2nd Organ, Mr Lionel
3rd Thomas, Mr Elfyn

DEFAID HAMPSHIRE DOWN SHEEP

Class 292 (RAM two years old and over)
1st Harris, Mr Steffan
2nd Jones, Messrs E B
3rd Jones, Messrs E B

Class 293 (YEARLING RAM)
1st Jones, Messrs E B
2nd Jones, Messrs E B
3rd Harris, Mr Steffan

Class 294 (RAM LAMB)
1st Jones, Messrs E B
2nd Harris, Mr Steffan
3rd Jones, Messrs E B

Class 295 (EWE two years old and over)
1st Jones, Messrs E B
2nd Jones, Messrs E B
3rd Harris, Mr Steffan

Class 296 (YEARLING EWE)
1st Jones, Messrs E B
2nd Jones, Messrs E B
3rd Jones, Messrs E B

Class 297 (EWE LAMB)
1st Jones, Messrs E B
2nd Jones, Messrs E B
3rd Harris, Mr Steffan

Class 298 (BEST GROUP OF THREE ANIMALS owned by the exhibitor)
1st Jones, Messrs E B
2nd Jones, Messrs E B
3rd Harris, Mr Steffan

WELSH MOUNTAIN SHEEP

Class 301 (RAM any age other than ram lamb)
1st Jones, Mr Euros
2nd Earle, Mrs Julie
3rd Davies, Mr T R

Class 302 (RAM LAMB)
1st Earle, Mrs Julie
2nd Davies, Mr T R
3rd Jones, Mr Euros

Class 303 (EWE any age other than ewe lamb)
1st G & S Bowden
2nd Jones, Mrs Euros
3rd Jones, Mrs Euros

Class 304 (EWE LAMB)
1st Davies, Mr T R
2nd Jones, Mr Euros
3rd G & S Bowden

Class 305 (BEST PAIR OF EWES)
1st Jones, Mr Euros
2nd G & S Bowden
3rd Davies, Mr T R

Class 306 (BEST GROUP OF THREE ANIMALS owned by the exhibitor)
1st Jones, Mr Euros
2nd G & S Bowden
3rd Davies, Mr T R

BLACK WESLH MOUNTAIN

Class 310 (RAM any age, other than ram lamb)
1st Davies, Miss Bethan E
2nd Morgan, Mr Edward
3rd Davies, Miss Bethan E

Class 311 (RAM LAMB)
1st Morgan, Mr Edward
2nd Davies, Miss Bethan E
3rd Young, Mr Tomos

Class 312 (EWE any age, other than ewe lamb)
1st Davies, Miss Bethan E
2nd Davies, Miss Bethan E
3rd Morgan, Mr Edward

Class 313 (EWE LAMB)
1st Davies, Miss Bethan E / Morgan, Mr Edward
2nd Williams, Sam

Class 314 ( BEST PAIR OF EWES)
1st Davies, Miss Bethan E
2nd Morgan, Mr Edward
3rd Young, Mr Tomos

Class 315 (BEST GROUP OF THREE ANIMALS owned by the exhibitor)
1st Davies, Miss Bethan E
2nd Morgan, Mr Edward
3rd Lewis, Mr Richard

BADGER FACE WELSH MOUNTAIN SHEEP

Class 319 (RAM two years old and over)
1st Jeffreys, Mr W S
2nd Evans, Mr Malcolm
3rd Jones, Mr Gareth

Class 320 (YEARLING RAM)
1st Jones, Mr Gareth
2nd Eagles, Mr & Mrs B W
3rdJones, Mr Gareth

Class 321 (RAM LAMB)
1st Jones, Mr Gareth
2nd Jeffreys, Mr W S
3rd Evans, Mr Malcolm

Class 322 (EWE two year old and over having reared a lamb(s) in 2016)
1st Groucott, Aled
2nd Evans, Mr Malcolm
3rd Jeffreys, Mr W S

Class 323 (YEARLING EWE)
1st Groucott, Aled
2nd Jones. Mr Gareth
3rd Jeffreys, Mr W S

Class 324 (EWE LAMB)
1st Jones, Mr Gareth
2nd Groucott, Aled
3rd Jeffreys, Mr W S

Class 325 (BEST PAIR OF EWES)
1st Eagles, Mr & Mrs B W
2nd Jeffreys, Mr W S
3rd Groucott, Aled

Class 326 (BEST GROUP OF THREE ANIMALS)
1st Jones, Mr Gareth
2nd Jeffreys, Mr W S
3rd Eagles, Mr & Mrs B W

DEFAID RYELAND SHEEP

Class 339 (RAM 2 years old and over)
1st Morgan, Mr & Mrs N P & E J

Class 340 (YEARLING RAM)
1st Morgan, Mr & Mrs N P & E J
2nd Lewis, Mr David
3rd Howell, Mr & Mrs R A & A M

Class 341 (RAM LAMB)
1st Lewis, Mr David
2nd Morgan, Mr & Mrs N P & E J

Class 342 (EWE 2 years old and over)
1st Howell, Mr & Mrs R A & A M
2nd Lewis, Mr David
3rd Donovan, J A & S M

Class 343 (YEARLING EWE)
1st Howell, Mr & Mrs R A & A M
2nd Morgan, Mr & Mrs N P & E J
3rd Howell, Mr & Mrs R A & A M

Class 344 (EWE LAMB)
1st Morgan, Mr & Mrs N P & E J
2nd Howell, Mr & Mrs R A & A M
3rd Lewis, Mr David

Class 345 (BEST YOUNG HANDLER)
1st Lewis, Mr David

Class 347 (BEST PAIR OF EWES)
1st Howell, Mr & Mrs R A & A M
2nd Lewis, Mr David
3rd Donovan, J A & S M

Class 348 (BEST GROUP OF THREE ANIMALS)
1st Morgan, Mr & Mrs N P & E J
2nd Howell, Mr & Mrs R A & A M
3rd Donovan, J A & S M

DEFAID JACOB SHEEP

Class 352 (YEARLING RAM)
1st Jenkins, Mr Owain
2nd Jenkins, Mr Owain

Class 353 (RAM LAMB)
1st Jenkins, Mr Owain

Class 354 (EWE 2 years old and over)
1st Jenkins, Mr Owain
2nd Latter, Ms Rachel
3rd Jenkins, Mr Owain

Class 355 (YEARLING EVE)
1st Jenkins, Mr Owain
2nd Jenkins, Mr Owain
3rd Latter, Ms Rachel

Class 356 (EWE LAMB)
1st Jenkins, Mr Owain
2nd Jenkins, Mr Owain
3rd Latter, Ms Rachel

Class 357 (BEST YOUNG HANDLER)
1st Jenkins, Mr Rhys
2nd Jenkins, Mr Owain
3rd Latter, Ms Rachel

Class 358 (BEST GROUP OF THREE ANIMALS owned by the exhibitor)
1st Jenkins, Mr Owain
2nd Latter, Ms Rachel

KERRY HILL SHEEP

Class 361 (RAM any age other than Ram Lamb)
1st Powell, Mr & Mrs R
2nd Chewer-Evans, Mr Morgan
3rd John, Mr A

Class 362 (RAM LAMB)
1st Powell, Mr & Mrs R
2nd John, Mr A
3rd Kingswater Livestock

Class 363 (EWE two years old and over having reared a lamb(s) in 2016)
1st Kingswater Livestock
2nd Evans, Mr William
3rd John, Mr A

Class 365 (EWE LAMB)
1st Kingswater Livestock
2nd John, Mr A
3rd Clewer-Evans, Mr Morgan

Class 366 (BEST PAIR OF EWES)
1. Evans, Mr William
2nd Kingswater Livestock
3rd Powell, Mr & Mrs R

Class 367 (BEST GROUP OF THREE ANIMALS)
1st John, Mr A
2nd Evans, Mr William
3rd Powell, Mr & Mrs R

DEFAID BELTEX SHEEP

Class 369 (RAM 2 years old and over)
1st Jones & Roberts, O E M & E M
2nd Jones, Mr I

Class 370 (YEARLING RAM)
1st Evans, A J P & W N
2nd Jones, Mr I
3rd Davies, Mr Bryn

Class 371 (RAM LAMB)
1st Jones, Mr I
2nd Evans, A J P & W N
3rd Davies, Mr D O

Class 372 (EWE 2 years old and over)
1st Groucott, Aled
2nd Jones & Roberts, O E M & E M
3rd Davies, Mr D O

Class 373 (YEARLING EWE)
1st Jones & Roberts, O E M & E M
2nd Evans, A J P & W N
3rd Jones, Mr I

Class 374 (EWE LAMB)
1st Jones & Roberts, O E M & E M
2nd Evans, A J P & W N
3rd Davies, Mr Bryn

Class 375 (BEST GROUP OF THREE ANIMALS owned by the exhibitor)
1st Evans, A J P & W N
2nd Jones, Mr I
3rd Head, K & K

DEFAID POLL DORSET HORN SHEEP

Class 379 (RAM two years old and over)
1st Richards, Mrs Llinos Rhiannon
2nd James, Mr Llyr
3rd Thomas, Mr John

Class 380 (YEARLING RAM)
1st Robinson, Miss Carys

Class 381 (RAM LAMB)
1st James, Mr Llyr
2nd Davies, Mr A D
3rd Richards, Mrs Llinos Rhiannon

Class 382 (EWE two years old and over)
1st Richards, Mrs Llinons Rhiannon
2nd James, Mr Llyr
3rd Robinson, Miss Carys

Class 383 (YEARLING EWE)
1st James, Mr Llyr
2nd Robinson, Miss Carys
3rd Davies, Mr A D

Class 384 (EWE LAMB)
1st Davies, Mr A D
2nd James Mr Llyr
3rd Richards, Mrs Llinos Rhiannon

Class 385 (BEST GROUP OF THREE owned by the exhibitor)
1st James, Mr Llyr
2nd Richards, Mrs Llinos Rhiannon
3rd Thomas, Mr John

ANY OTHER BREED – RARE BREEDS

Class 388 (RAM any age other than ram lamb)
1st Thomas, Mr M R
2nd Earie, Mrs Julie
3rd Flanders, Mr John

Class 389 (RAM LAMB)
1st Watts, Mrs J & Luke
2nd Thomas, Mr M R
3rd Flanders, Mrs Jan

Class 390 (EWE any age other than ewe lamb)
1st Williams & Aled True, Messrs D B
2nd Flanders, Mrs Jan
3rd Jenkins, Mr Rhys

Class 391 (EWE LAMB)
1st Earle, Mrs Julie
2nd Thomas, Mr M R
3rd Thomas, Mr M R

Class 392 (BEST GROUP OF THREE ANIMALS owned by the exhibitor)
1st Thomas, Mr M R
2nd Jenkins, Mr Rhys
3rd Flanders, Mr John

ANY OTHER BREED INCLUDING CONTINENTAL

Class 394 (RAM two years old and over)
1st Groucott, Aled
2nd Tilling, Mrs Amanda
3rd Earle, Mrs Julie

Class 395 (YEARLING RAM)
1st Lewis, Mr R J H
2nd Brown, Messrs J W & M F S
3rd Ouseley, Mrs Bethan

Class 396 (RAM LAMB)
1st Windsor, W A & A J
2nd Brown, Messrs J W & M F S
3rd Bennett, Mr Henry

Class 397 (EWE two years old and over)
1st Earle, Mrs Julie
2nd Earle, Mrs Julie
3rd Bennett, Mr Henry

Class 398 (YEARLING EWE)
1st Brown, Messrs J W & M F S
2nd Brown, Mr J W S
3rd Earle, Mrs Julie

Class 399 (EWE LAMB)
1st Bennett, Mr Henry
2nd Windsor, W A & A J
3rd Windsor, W A & A J

Class 400 (BEST GROUP OF THREE ANIMALS owned by the exhibitor)
1st Earle, Mrs Julie
2nd Brown, Messrs J W & M F S
3rd Brown, Mr J W S

BUTCHER’S LAMBS

Class 402 (BEST PAIR OF BUTCHER’S LAMBS up to 35 kilos, live-weight)
1st J H Davies & Co
2nd J H Davies & Co
3rd J H Davies & Co

Class 403 (BEST PAIR OF BUTCHER’S LAMBS over 35 kilos, live-weight)
1st Windsor, W A & A J
2nd, Thomas, Mrs E
3rd Jones, Mr I

PIG COMPETITIONS

Pig Supreme Champion: M & L Georgiou, GWYNDY LUCY
Reserve: RJ & JE Everitt, HEMSBROOK RUFUS

PIG MODERN BREEDS

Class 415 (Boar born 2015 or before)
1^st Hideaway Farm Meats, HIDEAWAY ARTHUR
2^nd Owens & Son, LLETTY HAMSTER
^3rd M Swain, ORMOND EARL

Class 416 (Boar born 2016)
1^st Hideaway Farm Meats, HIDEAWAY DANNY
2^nd Evans & Son, GOLDFOOT JAMES

Class 417 (Sow born before July 1 2015)
1^st Hideaway Farm Meats, MADDAFORD MAPLE
2^nd Evans & Son, GOLDFOOT LUCKY GIRL

Class 418 (Gilt born July 1 2015 or after)
1^st Hideaway Farm Meats, HIDEAWAY IMPISH
2^nd Owens & Son, LLETTY CORNFLOWER
3^rd Hideaway Farm Meats, HIDEAWAY IMPISH

Class 419 (Gilt born 2016)
1^st Evans & Son, GOLDFOOT LUCKY GIRL
2^nd Hideaway Farm Meats, HIDEAWAY MAPLE
3^rd M Swain, ORMOND ELENORA

Class 420 (Best pair male/ female)
1^st Owens & Son, LANDRACE

Champion: Hideaway Farm Meats, HIDEAWAY IMPISH
Reserve: Hideaway Farm Meats, MADDAFORD MAPLE

TRADITIONAL BREEDS

Class 424 (Boar born 2015 or before)
1^st RJ & JE Everitt, HEMSBROOK SAMBO

Class 425 (Boar born 2016)
1^st RJ & JE Everitt, HEMSBROOK RUFUS
2^nd M & L Georgiou, GWYNDY GRAND DUKE
^3rd D & D Lang, PFOLLY ATTEMPT

Class 426 (Sow born before July 1 2015)
1^st A & S Nicholas, FAIRYBANK MELODY 16
2^nd A & S Nicholas, FAIRYBANK MELODY 12
3^rd D & D Lang, SOCK CONSTANCE

Class 427 (Gilt born July 2015 or after)
1^st M & L Georgiou, GWYNDY LOTTIE
2^nd D Stevens, KINECROFT BLACK LADY
3^rd A & S Nicholas, FAIRYBANK MELODY

Class 428 (Gilt born 2016)
1^st M & L Georgiou, GWYNDY LUCY
2^nd RJ & JE Everitt, HEMSBROOK MURIEL
3^rd D Stevens, KINECROFT CYNTHIA

Champion: M & L Georgiou, GWYNDY LUCY
Reserve: RJ & JE Everitt, HEMSBROOK RUFUS

MOCH KUNE KUNE BREEDS

Class 431 (Boar born 2015 or before)
1^st D Stevens, KINECROFT TUTAKI

Class 432 (Boar born 2016)
1^st Pencommins Pigs, PENCOMMINS ANDREW

Class 433 (Sow born July 1 2015 or before)
1^st Pencommins Pigs, THC JENNY
2^nd D Stevens, KINECROFT SALLY XIV

Class 434 (Gilt born July 1 2015 or after)
1^st D Stevens, KINECROFT SALLY 26

GOAT COMPETITIONS

ANGORA GOATS

Class 440 (Pure-bred Angora Doe born 2015)
1^st C & D Tyler, CHRIDO EVALIN
2^nd V Lockton, TEIFI PETRA
3^rd C & D Tyler, CHRIDO EYRIKA

Class 441 (Pure-bred Angora Doe born December 31 2014 or before)
1^st J Camm, ELAN NO REPLY
2^nd J Camm, CHRIDO ADELINE
3^rd V Lockton, ENGEDI NAHUM

Class 442 (Pure-bred Angora Maiden Doe born 2014)
1^st C & D Tyler, CHRIDO DEMI
2^nd C & D Tyler, CHRIDO DAILA
3^rd V Lockton, ODETTE

Class 443 (Pure-bred Angora Buck born 2015)
1^st C & D Tyler, CHRIDO EMLYN

Class 444 (Pure Bred Angora Buck born December 31 or before)
1^st C & D Tyler, CHRIDO BEAU
2^nd C & D Tyler, CHRIDO DAVID
3^rd C &D Tyler, CHRIDO DENNIS

Champion Buck: C & D Tyler, CHRIDO BEAU
Reserve: C & D Tyler, CHRIDO DAVID

Champion Doe: C &D Tyler, CHRIDO EVALIN
Reserve: C & D Tyler, CHRIDO DEMI

Pygmy Goats

Class 453 (Pets 1-3 years)
1^st L Hunt, CAMBORN JACOB
2^nd J Osborne & J Douglas, DREAMERS ZAL
3^rd M Simpson-Tough, CAMBORN LUCKY

Class 454 (Pets 4 years and over)
1^st L Hunt, MAESGWYN HENRI
2^nd M Simpson-Tough, BRYNELFED TRUFFLES
3^rd C & C Tough, CAMBORN SOCKS

Class 455 (Young Handlers age 5-10)
1^st Megan Bevan

Class 457 (Female Kid)
1^st E & G Wearden CALDERBANK BETHAN
2^nd J Osborne & J Douglas, PENRHIW BREEZE
3^rd J Thomas, THREEACRE ZARA

Class 458 (Goatling)
1^st J Osborne & J Douglas, PENRHIW ARTEMIS
2^nd J Osborne & J Douglas, PENRHIW ANYA

Class 459 (Adult Female)
1^st J Osborne & J Douglas, ROMAC LUCINDA
2^nd P & P Mercer, MAESGWYN HEULWEN
3^rd J Osborne & J Douglas, FOURLANDS FERN

Class 460 (Veteran Female)
1^st P & P Mercer, MAESGWYNN HELEDD
2^nd J Osborne & J Douglas, PENRHIW BEN
3^rd C & C Tough, BRIARMONT CHER

Class 461 (Male Kid)
1^st E & G Wearden, CALDERBANK HERO
2^nd J Osborne & J Douglas, PENRHW BEN
3^rd J Thomas, CAMBORN ROOTS

Class 462 (Dam & Offspring)
1^st J Osborne & J Douglas, ROMAC LUCINDA
2^nd E & G Wearden, COGSHALLS BRONWEN
3^rd J Osborne & J Douglas, FOURLANDS FERN

Breed Champion: J Osborne & J Douglas, ROMAC LUCINDA
Reserve: P & P Mercer, MAESGWYN HEULWEN

Pet Champion: L Hunt, CAMBORN JACOB
Reserve: L Hunt, MAESGWYN HENRI

SHOW JUMPING DAY 3

Class 610 (1.2m Competition)
1^st Sara Arkell, CORDILLIO Z
2^nd Andrew Davies, ZERMIE
3^rd Melanie Butcher, LEYLA III
4^th Mark Edwards, GREENVALE CARA

Class 611 (Championship 1.3m National Qualifer)
1^st Alan Thomas, GRAUFF’S CLEAR ROUND
2^nd Mark Edwards, MONTREAUX’S TALE
3^rd Samantha John, IT’S BUSINESS CLASS
4^th Sammie Coffin, SIMPLY SPLENDID

Class 612 (Valero Pembrokeshire Masters 1.45m Open)
1^st Emma Slater, ART D’USANCE
2^nd Tim Page, DUC D’ARSOUILLES
3^rd Sian Edwards, ADRIANA
4^th Mark Edwards, TINKERS TALE

Class 613 (Worldwide People Pony 1m Open)
1^st Anna Ridge, COMBE PARK SAILORS STAR
2^nd Henry Nelson, STRIDER IV
3^rd Autumngeorgia Webb, SHYANIX IRISH MIX
4^th Mila Summers YESS JESS

Class 614 (Squibb Group Pony Foxhunter/ 1.1m Open)
1^st Anna Ridge, COOMBE PARK SAILORS STAR
2^nd Henry Nelson, STRIDER IV
3^rd India Sime, DALSOWN HENRY
4^th Autumngeorgia Webb, SHYANIX IRISH MIX

IN HAND HUNTERS

Class 860 (YEARLING COLT, GELDING or FILLY)
1st Davies, Mrs Ashley, MISSISSIPPI II
2nd Evans, Mr Patrick, REDBERTH SEA COMMANDER (S)
3rd Hall Richards, Miss H, TYLA MORRIS BUSHMILLS MAGIC

Class 861 (TWO YEAR OLD GELDING or FILLY)
1st Davies, Mrs Sarah, FOXCOURT DEWI SANT
2nd Evans, Mr Patrick, REDBERTH SEA COMMANDER (S)
3rd Hall Richards, Miss H, TYLA MORRIS BUSHMILLS MAGIC

Class 862 (THREE YEAR OLD GELDING)
1st Phillips, Delyth, FOXRIDGE HOUDINI
2nd Malein, Miss Erika, SIR BENFRO SURPRISE
3rd Hall Richards, Miss H, TYLA MORRIS SQUIRE BUSHMILL

Class 863 (THREE YEYAR OLD FILLY calcukated to make a Hunter, Foaled 2013)
1st Hayman, Mrs J, EVE-N-TIDE
2nd Thomas, Ms Lucia, CRIAFOL LADY MAGGIE
3rd Colfer, Miss Melanie, POLOS HIGH TOP

SUPREME HUNTER CHAMPIONSHIP

Class 873 (THE BLUE CHIP NATIVE BSPS CHAMPIONSHIP RIDDEN CLASS)
1st The Countess of Shrewsbury C/O Mrs S Parker, CHEWWYND JASPER
2nd Williams, Ruth, SCRAFTON HUBBLE
3rd Jones, Mrs Ann, FRIARLY SILVER CLOUD

Class 874 (THE BLUE CHIP NATIVE BSPS CHAMPIONSHIP RIDDEN CLASS)
1st Simons, Misss B&M, YRALLT MAY DAY SURPRISE

Class 875 (THE BLUE CHIP NATIVE BSPS CHAMPIONSHIP RIDDEN CLASS)
1st Cookson C/O Amy Tough, Ms Serena, TULIRA DAROG
2nd Hesford, Miss Victoria, NIRE VALLEY CHARLIE
3rd Whitfield, Miss S E, TEMPO KATHY

Class 876 (THE BLUE CHIP NATIVE BSPS CHAMPIONSHIP RIDDEN CLASS)
1st Hesford, Miss Victoria, NIRE VALLEY CHARLIE
2nd Crane, Mrs Jenny, GREENHOLME CAITLIN
3rd Rowley C/O Mrs S Parker, Miss L, TARBARL HOGMANAY

Class 877 (THE BLUE CHIP NATIVE BSPS CHAMPTIONSHIP RIDDEN CLASS)
1st Fitch, Ms Clare, MENAI EUROSTAR
2nd Simons, Misses B & M, BALLYNACOY PRINCE
3rd Joslin, Mrs Lara, WILLOWCOURT BULLET

SIDE SADDLE

Class 894 (COSTUME CONCOURS of d’ELEGANCE)
1st Sinclair-James, Mrs Kay, HALF IRISH
2nd Guest, Miss Tanya, HARRY
3rd James, Mrs Melanie, SYFNWY WATERFALL

Local Government

First Minister left red-faced as Labour candidate pulls out during Hakin campaign visit

Published

6 hours ago

February 21, 2026

Tom Sinclair

Candidate says withdrawal follows ‘abuse’ towards candidate’s son and backlash over Withybush Hospital downgrade plan

THE FIRST MINISTER was left in the embarrassing position of arriving to campaign in the Hakin ward without an active candidate. Labour’s by-election hopeful withdrew from the race on the same day as a high-profile visit to support her campaign.

The visit had been organised to support Labour candidate Nicola Harteveld, but she failed to appear, leaving party activists canvassing in the ward without her and apparently unaware she was about to pull out of the contest.

Harteveld later confirmed she had been considering her position before announcing her withdrawal shortly afterwards.

The former Labour candidate confirmed she was stepping back from the Pembrokeshire County Council by-election following verbal abuse directed towards her youngest son, bringing an abrupt end to the party’s campaign after nominations had already closed.

The development meant Welsh Labour could not field a replacement candidate, leaving the party effectively without representation in the contest despite a scheduled campaign visit by First Minister Eluned Morgan MS and party activists.

***First Minister: Eluned Morgan MS, made a video statement backing Nicola Harteveld on Thursday***

‘Abuse’ towards child

In a video statement released on social media, Harteveld said the decision followed an incident in which her son was allegedly shouted at by two men while walking home from volunteering.

“My youngest was walking home… and two men on the opposite side of the road shouted across ‘tell your mother she’s a Labour loving c***’,” she said.

She said her son was “absolutely devastated” by the incident.

“My family comes first. I am not prepared to put them in the line of fire to be targeted because of something that I’m doing,” she added.

Final decision

Harteveld, who currently serves as a town councillor, said she had spent several days reflecting on whether continuing in the election was compatible with her personal values before the incident involving her son became “the final straw”.

“My morals, my views and my values will not allow me to take this by-election any further,” she said.

She explained that she had wanted to stand in order to take residents’ concerns directly to County Hall, rather than relying on others to represent them, and believed standing as a Labour candidate would have allowed her to raise issues more directly with decision-makers.

First Minister visit confusion

Earlier the same day, First Minister Eluned Morgan MS and Labour activists were canvassing in the Hakin ward in support of Harteveld, apparently unaware she was considering withdrawing from the race.

Campaign photographs were later shared on social media showing the First Minister and party members canvassing locally. However, observers quickly noticed the absence of the candidate herself, prompting repeated questions online about her whereabouts.

Multiple commenters asked “Where is the candidate?” beneath the post, with the situation attracting significant criticism from some social media users.

Shortly afterwards, Harteveld confirmed she was withdrawing from the election.

A post by the First Minister praising what she described as a “great response in Hakin for Nicola Harteveld & Welsh Labour” while also addressing concerns about Withybush Hospital services was later deleted after attracting a large number of comments, many of them critical of Labour and Welsh Government health policies.

Healthcare tensions backdrop

The by-election campaign has taken place against the backdrop of continuing anger across Pembrokeshire over decisions affecting Withybush Hospital, which Harteveld acknowledged had “rocked our community”.

She described personal experiences of travelling long distances for medical appointments with her partner, saying such situations contributed to frustration among residents.

The hospital controversy has become a dominant political issue locally, with strong emotions expressed during campaigning and on social media.

Political impact

Because Harteveld withdrew after the legal deadline for nominations closed, Welsh Labour cannot substitute another candidate. Her name may still appear on ballot papers depending on printing arrangements, although she is no longer campaigning.

The sequence of events left Labour campaigning in the ward without an active candidate and represents a significant setback for the party locally, particularly given the personal involvement of the First Minister in the visit.

Election background

The by-election, scheduled for Tuesday, March 17, was called following the death of Independent councillor Mike Stoddart, who had represented the Hakin ward for many years.

The remaining candidates are:

Derrick Abbott (Independent)
Sam Booth (Wales Green Party)
Lee James Bridges (Independent)
Duncan Edwards (Independent)
Brian Taylor (Welsh Conservative)
Scott Thorley (Reform UK)
Sam Warden (Welsh Liberal Democrats)

Business

Farmers cautious but resilient as costs remain high across Wales

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21 hours ago

February 21, 2026

Tom Sinclair

Major supplier says confidence lower despite signs of stability returning

FARMERS across Wales are facing another difficult year as input costs remain significantly higher than before the pandemic, according to new industry insight from agricultural supplier Wynnstay Group.

The company, which has deep roots in rural Wales and generates around sixty per cent of its retail revenue in the country, says confidence among farmers is lower than this time last year, with rising costs, policy uncertainty and tightening margins influencing spending decisions.

However, there are also signs of resilience, with many producers focusing on efficiency and forward planning to cope with ongoing pressures.

Wales at heart of business

Wynnstay, originally founded by tenant farmers in Mid Wales in 1918, has grown into a major UK agricultural supplier serving more than 20,000 farming customers through manufacturing sites, stores and on-farm services. The group employs hundreds of staff across the UK and operates a nationwide distribution network supporting livestock and arable producers.

The company says Welsh farming businesses continue to play a central role in its commercial performance and long-term growth strategy.

Cautious investment decisions

According to Wynnstay, farmers are delaying some investment decisions but are increasingly seeking value-driven solutions that improve productivity.

Feed volumes have increased across the company’s Welsh store network over the past year, reflecting demand for blended feeds that offer greater flexibility and cost control. Rather than reducing purchases outright, many farmers are matching spending more closely to performance and output.

Fertiliser demand has also been strong, with sales ahead of last year, although some farmers have delayed buying in the hope prices may fall. Global supply pressures and rising gas costs mean prices are expected to remain firm into the busy spring season.

Costs still far above pre-Covid levels

Industry data shows overall farm input costs remain significantly higher than before 2020, with feed, fertiliser, fuel, electricity and machinery all continuing to put pressure on farm margins.

While some costs have eased from their peaks, they have not returned to previous levels, influencing buying behaviour across the sector.

Margins for livestock and dairy farms were strong last year, but Wynnstay says they are now tightening, particularly in the dairy sector where milk prices have fallen and volatility remains high.

Pressure on family farms

Smaller family-run farms are under greater strain than larger commercial operations, with less financial resilience to absorb rapid market changes. Reports of rising closures among family farms, particularly in dairy, reinforce concerns about the sector’s long-term sustainability.

Government policy changes are also contributing to uncertainty. The transition away from the Basic Payment Scheme and wider tax reforms have led many farmers to postpone larger investments until there is clearer long-term stability.

Local reaction

Pembrokeshire farmer Chris James said the situation reflected what many farmers were experiencing locally.

“We’ve definitely noticed the squeeze over the past year or two,” he said. “Costs for feed, fertiliser and fuel are still much higher than they used to be, and that makes you think twice about every decision. Most farmers I know aren’t cutting back on production — they’re just trying to be more efficient and careful with spending.”

He added: “People want to invest and move forward, but it’s hard when you don’t know exactly what the long-term policy picture will look like.”

NFU Cymru has also warned that rising costs and policy uncertainty continue to weigh heavily on farm businesses across Wales, with confidence affected by concerns over future support schemes and wider economic challenges. The union has called for greater long-term certainty to allow farmers to invest with confidence and maintain domestic food production.

Weather shocks impact behaviour

Extreme weather during 2025 — including a very dry spring followed by periods of intense heat and a challenging wet autumn — also affected purchasing patterns, with farmers spacing orders and prioritising essential inputs as conditions changed.

Ordering behaviour is now returning to more normal patterns as conditions stabilise.

Outlook for 2026

Despite ongoing pressures, Wynnstay says it is cautiously optimistic about the year ahead.

Many farmers are making careful decisions around efficiency, nutrition and planning, and the company believes there are opportunities for businesses to strengthen their position through 2026 with good cost control and smart investment.

Summing up the sector, the company said Welsh agriculture remains resilient, with farmers showing determination and adaptability despite continuing challenges.

Community

Community meeting planned to secure future of historic Boncath building

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22 hours ago

February 21, 2026

Tom Sinclair

Residents invited to support bid to buy former WI meeting room for community use

A PUBLIC meeting has been called in Boncath as residents prepare plans for a community buy-out of a historic corrugated iron building that has served local people for generations.

Villagers will gather at Boncath Village Hall on Tuesday (Feb 24) at 7:00pm to discuss proposals to purchase Bwthyn Boncath — the former Women’s Institute meeting room — and transform it into a community heritage space for the village.

WI members support community purchase

Local WI members have already agreed to offer the community first refusal on the building, paving the way for a potential community-led purchase.

Supporters say the project would preserve an important piece of local heritage while creating a flexible space for events, exhibitions, and activities in the heart of the village.

PLANED helping lead initiative

The meeting will be led by Cris Tomos of PLANED, the community development charity that previously helped facilitate the community purchase of Tafarn Sinc in Rosebush in 2017.

Mr Tomos said the Boncath project could become another example of successful community ownership in North Pembrokeshire.

He said: “It would be great to have another corrugated building owned by the community in North Pembrokeshire — especially in 2026 as Tafarn Sinc celebrates its 150th anniversary.”

Organisers estimate that around £12,000 will be needed to secure the purchase, with further fundraising planned to support restoration and future use.