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Pembrokeshire County Show – Day 3 Results

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9 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

Education

Pembrokeshire school named second in Sunday Times guide

Published

1 hour ago

December 5, 2025

Luke Sinclair

A Pembrokeshire secondary school has been recognised among the very best in Wales, securing a leading position in a major national education guide.

Ysgol Bro Preseli in Crymych has been ranked the second-best state secondary school in Wales in the 2026 Sunday Times Parent Power Guide, a long-established benchmark for academic performance across the UK. Only Cowbridge School placed higher.

The annual guide, regarded as one of the country’s most authoritative assessments of school standards, compiles data from more than 2,000 state and independent schools. It also offers a range of practical advice for families, including guidance on scholarships, the 11-plus, and choosing the right school.

Helen Davies, editor of the Parent Power Guide, acknowledged the pressures facing the education sector but praised the commitment shown by schools nationwide. She said: “The educational landscape is testing – budget challenges, rising student mental health issues, special educational needs and an increasingly uncertain future.

“But there is also so much to celebrate from the dedication of teachers who are finding ever more innovative and impactful ways to enrich their students and give them the very best start in life.

“As well as celebrating the academic excellence of the top schools, it is uplifting to see how they are shaping their students to be ready for the 21st century, and instilling a lifelong love of learning.”

In addition to its strong showing within Wales, Ysgol Bro Preseli secured 263rd place in the UK-wide rankings. Elsewhere in the state secondary table, Ysgol Gyfun Penweddig was placed third in Wales, with Ysgol Eirias in Colwyn Bay following closely behind.

Now in its 33rd year, the Parent Power Guide was published online on Friday, 5 December, with the print edition set to appear on Sunday, 7 December. Final positions are determined by year-on-year performance, supported by editorial judgement.

The full rankings and analysis are available via The Sunday Times digital edition, and the guide remains a trusted resource for families seeking a clear picture of school performance across the UK.

Crime

Swansea man dies weeks after release from troubled HMP Parc: Investigation launched

Published

12 hours ago

December 4, 2025

Tom Sinclair

A SWANSEA man has died just weeks after being released from HMP Parc, the Bridgend prison now at the centre of a national crisis over inmate deaths and post-release failures.

Darren Thomas, aged 52, died on 13 November 2025 — less than a month after leaving custody. The Prisons and Probation Ombudsman (PPO) has confirmed an independent investigation into his death, which is currently listed as “in progress”.

Born on 9 April 1973, Mr Thomas had been under post-release supervision following a period at HMP/YOI Parc, the G4S-run prison that recorded seventeen deaths in custody in 2024 — the highest in the UK.

His last known legal appearance was at Swansea Crown Court in October 2024, where he stood trial accused of making a threatening phone call and two counts of criminal damage. During the hearing, reported by The Pembrokeshire Herald at the time, the court heard he made threats during a heated call on 5 October 2023.

Mr Thomas denied the allegations but was found guilty on all counts. He was sentenced to a custodial term, which led to his imprisonment at HMP Parc.

Parc: A prison in breakdown

HMP Parc has faced sustained criticism throughout 2024 and 2025. A damning unannounced inspection in January found:

Severe self-harm incidents up 190%
Violence against staff up 109%
Synthetic drugs “easily accessible” across wings
Overcrowding at 108% capacity

In the first three months of 2024 alone, ten men died at Parc — part of a wider cluster of twenty PPO-investigated deaths since 2022. Six occurred within three weeks, all linked to synthetic drug use.

Leaked staff messages in 2025 exposed a culture of indifference, including one officer writing: “Let’s push him to go tomorrow so we can drop him.”

Six G4S employees have been arrested since 2023 in connection with alleged assaults and misconduct.

The danger after release

Deaths shortly after release from custody are a growing national concern. Ministry of Justice data shows 620 people died while under community supervision in 2024–2025, with 62 deaths occurring within 14 days of release.

Short sentences — common at Parc — leave little time for effective rehabilitation or release planning. Homelessness, loss of drug tolerance and untreated mental-health conditions create a high-risk environment for those newly released.

The PPO investigates all such deaths to determine whether prisons or probation failed in their duties. Reports often take 6–12 months and can lead to recommendations.

A system at breaking point

The crisis at Parc reflects wider failures across UK prisons and probation. A July 2025 House of Lords report described the service as “not fit for purpose”. More than 500 people die in custody annually, with campaigners warning that private prisons such as Parc prioritise cost-cutting over care.

The PPO investigation into the death of Darren Thomas continues.

Crime

Woman stabbed partner in Haverfordwest before handing herself in

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13 hours ago

December 4, 2025

Court Reporter

A WOMAN who stabbed her partner during a drug-fuelled episode walked straight into Haverfordwest Police Station and told officers what she had done, Swansea Crown Court has heard.

Amy Woolston, 22, of Dartmouth Street in Milford Haven, arrived at the station at around 8:00pm on June 13 and said: “I stabbed my ex-partner earlier… he’s alright and he let me walk off,” prosecutor Tom Scapens told the court.

The pair had taken acid together earlier in the day, and Woolston claimed she believed she could feel “stab marks in her back” before the incident.

Police find victim with four wounds

Officers went to the victim’s home to check on him. He was not there at first, but returned shortly afterwards. He appeared sober and told police: “Just a couple of things,” before pointing to injuries on his back.

He had three stab or puncture wounds to his back and another to his bicep.

The victim said that when he arrived home from the shop, Woolston was acting “a bit shifty”. After asking if she was alright, she grabbed something from the windowsill — described as either a knife or a shard of glass — and stabbed him.

He told officers he had “had worse from her before”, did not support a prosecution, and refused to go to hospital.

Defendant has long history of violence

Woolston pleaded guilty to unlawful wounding. The court heard she had amassed 20 previous convictions from 10 court appearances, including assaults, battery, and offences against emergency workers.

Defending, Dyfed Thomas said Woolston had longstanding mental health problems and had been off medication prescribed for paranoid schizophrenia at the time.
“She’s had a difficult upbringing,” he added, saying she was remorseful and now compliant with treatment.

Woolston was jailed for 12 months, but the court heard she has already served the equivalent time on remand and will be released imminently on a 12-month licence.