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Cleddau Reach’s film premiere

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9 years ago

October 14, 2016

Behind the scenes: Cleddau Reach’s Film Club on the set of ‘The Flight of The Drone’

PUPILS, parents, and members of the local community gathered at Cleddau Reach VC primary school hall in Llangwm recently to attend the premiere of ‘The Flight of The Drone’ – a movie written and produced by children in the school’s Film Club.

The film is a modern tribute to the classic Oscar award-winning 1956 French short film ‘The Red Balloon’, which follows the adventures of a young boy who discovers a helium-filled red balloon. Pupils watched the original film and upon realising this year would be the 60th anniversary of its release, decided to have a go at creating their own version of it with a modern twist, replacing the red balloon with a flying drone!

The school’s Film Club was started in 2013 and quickly gained a reputation for innovative work. As well as watching and reviewing films, pupils are introduced to film-making, getting involved in everything from scripting to camera work, sound engineering and, of course, acting. Last year, it was nominated for the ‘Into Film Club of the Year’ – one of just three schools nominated, beating off thousands of other Film Clubs across the UK. The previous year, their film ‘A Sense of Place’ was overall winner of the ‘Into Film Dylan Thomas 100 Competition for Wales’.

Speaking at the premiere, Headteacher Mr Nick Groves said: “Film Club is hugely popular with the pupils and there is no doubt they benefit enormously from participating in it, improving not just their literacy and IT skills, but also building confidence in speaking, creative expression, and of course learning film-making skills. The Club goes from strength to strength. The children enjoyed filming at different locations within the local village of Llangwm. I am really proud of the effort they put into scripting and producing such a marvellous film.”

The Flight of the Drone will now be entered into a number of local, regional, and national film competitions.

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Narbelles WI support Food Bank with festive donation

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18 hours ago

December 14, 2025

Tom Sinclair

Group marks December meeting with charity collection and Christmas celebrations

NARBELLES WI rounded off the year with a festive December meeting featuring a bring-and-share buffet, party games and a Secret Santa gift exchange.

Members also used the occasion to support families in need across the county, collecting food items and presenting a £120 cheque to Ann Watling from Pembrokeshire Food Bank. The donation represents the proceeds of the group’s bucket collection during Narberth Civic Week 2024.

A spokesperson for the WI said the group was delighted to finish the year “with fun, friendship and a chance to give something back to the community.”

(Photo: Narbelles WI members presenting the cheque to Ann Watling, Pembrokeshire Food Bank.)

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Annual charity carol service raises funds for good causes

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2 days ago

December 13, 2025

Tom Sinclair

MID and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service held its annual Charity Carol Service on Wednesday (Dec 10) at Ebeneser Baptist Chapel in Crymych.

The event brought together members of the local community alongside Fire Service staff for an evening of carols, readings and festive refreshments, marking the Christmas season in a warm and inclusive atmosphere.

This year’s service supported two important charities — the Fire Fighters Charity and Cancer Research Wales — with all proceeds going directly towards their ongoing work.

A total of £597 was raised on the night, which will be shared equally between the two charities.

The Service thanked the congregation at Ebeneser Baptist Chapel for hosting the event, as well as everyone who gave their time, support and generosity to make the evening such a success.

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3 Amigos toy bike run under way across Pembrokeshire

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2 days ago

December 13, 2025

Tom Sinclair

Castle Inn fun runners back festive charity event

THE ANNUAL 3 Amigos Christmas toy bike run is under way this afternoon (Saturday), with hundreds of motorcyclists setting off from Pembroke to raise funds for children’s services.

Riders gathered at The Commons car park in Pembroke from around midday before departing shortly after 1:00pm. The festive convoy is travelling along its traditional route, taking in Pembroke Dock and continuing through parts of the county including Neyland, Milford Haven and Haverfordwest.

The event is organised by the 3 Amigos and Dollies Motorcycle Group and has become a much-anticipated Christmas tradition in west Wales, with toys and donations collected for children receiving care within the Hywel Dda University Health Board area.

Also supporting the event are fun runners from the Castle Inn in Pembroke, who have been fundraising in aid of the 3 Amigos. The group are pictured alongside participants from today’s run.

The 3 Amigos have been raising funds for children’s wards and health charities for more than twenty-five years, with their Easter and Christmas events continuing to make a positive difference to young patients and their families.

Organisers have thanked the public for their support and asked road users to be mindful of the large convoy as it passes through towns and villages this afternoon.

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Festive fundraising: Fun runners from the Castle Inn, Pembroke, pictured supporting the 3 Amigos Christmas toy bike run (Pic: Martin Cavaney/Herald)