News

Newgale beach clean a big success

Published

9 years ago

August 22, 2016

Beach 3 A SCHEME encouraging visitors to keep Newgale beach clean is proving a success.

The West Wales beauty spot became the first beach in Wales to sign up to the National #2MinuteBeachClean campaign with the help of an enthusiastic volunteer, Pembrokeshire County Council and Keep Wales Tidy.

Leisure seekers on the two mile stretch of sand can collect rubbish as they go with the use of a litter picker and plastic bags made available through a special board that dispenses them to passersby.

Paul Hill, a Team Co-ordinator with Portfield S.A.C. and a daily user of the beach set it up after hearing about the scheme through his love of the sea.

“Being an avid surfer and beach user you become more aware of the ocean environment and the first thing I started to notice was the amount of plastic appearing on our beaches which is having a devastating effect on marine life and even getting into the human food chain.

“After every surf, I would pick up whatever I could manage on the way back to the car park.

“I manage and run West Coast Surf Wax and through this I became aware of #2minutebeachclean.

“I asked if we could have a board for our beach and they gave us one to try and so I put it out and bring it back in each day and finance the bags and litter pickers needed.”

Since the board was first put in place close to the Pebbles cafe on the south side of the beach, over 20 bags are put in the dispenser daily and they’re all being used.

Pembrokeshire County Council Cabinet Member for Environmental and Regulatory Services, Councillor Huw George hopes the popularity of the board at Newgale will encourage others to operate the scheme at a beach close to them.

“A little bit can go a long way to ensure a beach is kept litter free and a two minute clean can do wonders.

“Pembrokeshire County Council supports the scheme by replacing lost pickers and collecting what’s picked and I’d encourage volunteers and sponsors to come forward and start their own #2minute scheme to ensure a clean and tidy environment for locals and visitors across all of the County’s beaches.”

Senior Project Officer with Keep Wales Tidy, Zoe Abbott says what may seem like an insignificant gesture creates a sum much larger than its parts.

“Keep Wales Tidy are delighted that the #2minutebeachclean board has been championed in Wales by a Pembrokeshire business. The #2minutebeachclean offers an easy way of helping our environment one piece of litter at time.

“Whilst an individual effort may seem insignificant, collectively it makes a big difference to one of our most precious assets. We would love to hear from you if you would like to adopt a beach board in your area.”

Community

Community gathers to remember Corrina Baker

Published

6 hours ago

December 17, 2025

Tom Sinclair

Lanterns and balloons released in emotional acts of remembrance

FAMILY, friends and members of the local community came together to remember Corrina Baker at a series of moving events held across west Wales this week.

Corrina’s funeral took place on Monday (Dec 15), a month after her death, with a public service held at St Mary’s Church. Mourners lined the route as her coffin was carried on its final journey in an elegant horse-drawn carriage, before a private cremation later took place at Parc Gwyn crematorium in Narberth.

Later that evening, shortly after 6:00pm, friends and relatives gathered at the Quayside in Cardigan for the first of two acts of remembrance to celebrate her life. Lanterns were lit and released into the night sky above the town as some of Corrina’s favourite songs were played.

On Tuesday afternoon (Dec 16), a second tribute was held near the location where Corrina was found. Twenty-one pink balloons — one for each year of her life — were released into a clear blue sky, each carrying personal messages in her memory.

Floral tributes continue to be laid at the Netpool, while a GoFundMe appeal set up in Corrina’s memory has raised more than £2,300. She has been described by those who knew her as “funny and bright”.

Dyfed-Powys Police have confirmed that their investigation into the circumstances surrounding Ms Baker’s death is ongoing. A 29-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of murder has been released on bail while inquiries continue.

(Photos: Stuart Ladd/Herald)

Community

Six untaxed vehicles seized in Milford Haven police operation

Published

6 hours ago

December 17, 2025

Tom Sinclair

SIX untaxed and abandoned vehicles were seized during a joint roads policing operation in Milford Haven on Tuesday morning.

Officers from the Milford Haven Neighbourhood Policing and Prevention Team (NPPT) worked alongside the Pembrokeshire Roads Policing Team as part of targeted enforcement across the town.

In addition to the vehicle seizures, a number of traffic offence reports were issued to drivers during the operation.

Police said the action formed part of ongoing efforts to improve road safety and tackle vehicle-related offences in the Milford Haven area.

Community

Candlelit carol service brings community together in Milford Haven

Published

6 hours ago

December 17, 2025

Tom Sinclair

ST KATHARINE and St Peter’s Church in Milford Haven hosted its annual Candlelit Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, bringing together members of the community for a traditional celebration of Christmas.

The service featured readings from the Mayor of Milford Haven, representatives of the Soroptimists, Milford Haven Amateur Operatic Society, the Headteacher and Head Prefects of Milford Haven School, Milford Haven Town Band, and NCI Wooltack Point.

Music for the evening was provided by organist Seimon Morris, Milford Haven Town Band and the Milford Haven Cluster Band, whose performances added to the atmosphere of the candlelit service.

The Friends of St Katharine and St Peter’s Church thanked all those involved and wished the community a happy Christmas.