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Camera Club come out on top!

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9 years ago

October 14, 2016

Champions: Tenby and District Camera Club won the second Bridgend 12 Way Battle, sponsored by Fotospeed

ON MONDAY, October 3, the second Bridgend 12 Way Battle, sponsored by Fotospeed, took place.

The judge was Imants Grindulis, who lives in Cardiff and had the formidable task of judging the images submitted by the 12 clubs contesting this competition – now in its second year.

The eventual winners were Tenby and District Camera Club with an impressive score of 97 points from a possible 100; Gwynfa were second with 89 points and Cymru Monochrome Club in third place with 88 points. The best people shot of the competition was by Mike Cullis.

The club meeting on Thursday, October 6, saw the judging of the club’s first open competition. The judge was Nick Jenkins AWPF, ARPS who lives in Cardiff and is a member of Gwynfa Camera Club.

Nick reminded members that it was many years ago he had judged in Tenby, long before the club met at St Florence. Nick stated that he had no particular interest in a topic: “If it is a good shot/image, then I am interested.”

The club always invites outside judges to comment and mark the internal competitions, which gives members the opportunity to learn from other judges from different parts of South and West Wales. Nick gave constructive criticism and praised the good features in the pictures and then suggested how any bad features in the picture could be improved. In an open competition, the subject matter varies considerably, from portrait images, landscapes, nature, wildlife and motorbikes.

The eventual winner of the 30 print images submitted was Dave Bolton’s ‘Kestrel in Evening Light’, second place was Gary Mayhew’s ‘The Jump’ and third place Mike Cullis’ ‘Light and Sand’. The projected image competition of 35 entries continued following refreshments.

During Nick’s critique of the projected images, he made several interesting comments: “Digital manipulation has encouraged photographers to enter a more creative element to their images; unfortunately, may pictures do not tell any story – not saying that every picture should tell a story, but a lot of pictures become over complicated and fussy.”

Nick also told members that the image title was important and, on occasions, a title can convey what the photographer is trying to say. The winner of the projected images was Gill MacKay’s ‘Girl on a phone’, second place was Charlie Kidd’s‘Going Down’ and third place was Dave Bolton’s ‘Iolaire of Tenby’.

The Vice Chairman, Gill MacKay, thanked Nick for his critique which was positive and exacting for the authors. The members gave Nick a generous round of applause.

Community

Community gathers to remember Corrina Baker

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4 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)

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Six untaxed vehicles seized in Milford Haven police operation

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4 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.

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Candlelit carol service brings community together in Milford Haven

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5 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.