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St Davids: Funds raised for Memory Cafe

Published

8 years ago

October 25, 2016

Tom Sinclair

Ouch: Getting waxed for charity

ON SATURDAY (Oct 22) in blazing autumn sunshine at Oriel y Parc, St Davids, ten brave men from Fishguard and St Davids bared their legs and had them waxed in aid of St Davids Memory Cafe.

The Memory Cafe is an activity for persons suffering from Alzheimer’s disease and their carers and which takes place on the first Wednesday of each month at Oriel y Parc. Here sufferers can enjoy activities such as singing, painting, jigsaws and simply socialising. Although most of the habitués come from North Pembrokeshire, the facility is open to people with dementia from all over the county.

The aim was to raise money through sponsorship and donations in order to buy more musical instruments and other equipment and to offset any other costs incurred by the cafe so that the good work can be continued and extended.

Danni O’Connor from Goodwick brought her equipment and gave freely of her time and expertise. The volunteers came from all walks of life and all stepped up to the mark for what is a very good cause.

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First to brave the wax was Alan from Fishguard, closely followed by Paddy, George and Mike, also from Fishguard. Then the St Davids men followed, Dafydd, Padraig, Ben, Huw, Geraint and Norman. Dave was unable to come along but he sent his sponsorship money to swell the coffers. There were a few yelps and quite a few winces as legs and backs were exposed without their customary covering of fur. Locals and tourists dropped by to watch the event and many contributed to the funds.

The organisers of the event said: “We are very very grateful to Maria Davies for her initial idea and her tireless encouragement. Thanks to Danni, to the workers from the Memory Cafe, to our ten brave heroes and lastly to all the members of the public who sponsored the victims, donated on line or simply popped money into the collecting tins around the place in Fishguard and St Davids.”

If you would like to make a contribution, donations will be accepted on-line for the next 2 weeks at https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/Memory-cafe

Charity

Letterston dog show raises over £750 for local charities

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17 mins ago

December 25, 2024

Tom Sinclair

ON SUNDAY (Dec 22), Letterston Ring Craft successfully raised £755.55 for two Pembrokeshire-based charities during a fun dog show event. The funds were equally split between South Pembrokeshire Cat Rescue and Letterston Memorial Hall.

The event featured a variety of well-attended classes, including child handling and fancy dress, drawing participation from dog enthusiasts of all levels.

This fundraiser marked the first charitable event supporting South Pembrokeshire Cat Rescue. Founded and managed by Lizzy Austwick, the rescue organisation aids unwanted, feral, and sick cats across Pembrokeshire and responds to urgent cases in Carmarthenshire and Ceredigion. The rescue provides neutering support for stray and feral cats, directs owners to available resources, and specialises in helping stray cats with severe injuries, raising essential funds for their care.

For assistance, Lizzy can be contacted via the rescue’s Facebook page or at 07575 131443.

Letterston Ring Craft welcomes new members interested in training and showing their dogs, from local companion shows to prestigious events like Crufts. The club meets every other Sunday in Letterston, and further details can be found on their Facebook page.

Looking ahead, the next fun dog show is scheduled for early next year and will support Belle’s Story Charity. For more information or to get involved, contact Gentle Lowe at 07956 653401.

Charity

£3,800 donated to services across Withybush Hospital

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2 hours ago

December 25, 2024

Tom Sinclair

THE CAMROSE VINTAGE WORKING DAY team has donated £3,800 to services across Withybush Hospital.

Their 37^th annual event raised a record breaking £25,000, which has now been distributed among 26 local charities.

They donated the funds to the Stroke Ward, Specialist Respiratory Team, Chemo Day Unit and Heads Up! Hair Loss Initiative at Withybush Hospital. Each service received £950.

The Heads Up! initiative provides a person-centred, holistic hair loss service for cancer patients. It brings together healthcare and haircare professionals from local communities to give patients the knowledge and products needed to manage their hair loss with dignity and choice.

Katie Hancock, Fundraising Officer, said: “Thank you to Andrew, the team and the supporters of the Camrose Vintage Working Day for your generosity once again. Your donation to each service is amazing and will make a big difference. We are hugely grateful for your wonderful support.

“The support of our local communities enables us to provide services over and above what the NHS can provide in the three counties of Hywel Dda and we are extremely grateful for every donation we receive.”

Pictured above: Andrew James, Chairman of Camrose Vintage Working Day with Withybush Hospital staff from the Stroke Ward, Specialist Respiratory Team, Chemo Day Unit, Heads Up! Hair Loss initiative.

Community

Neyland Community Christmas Lunch a festive success

Published

3 hours ago

December 25, 2024

Tom Sinclair

NEYLAND TOWN COUNCIL rolled up their sleeves to support this year’s Community Christmas Lunch, spreading festive cheer and warm hospitality to attendees on Christmas Day at the Alumchine.

Councillors Steve Campodonic, David Devauden, Steve Thomas, and Brian Rothero began their efforts as early as 7:30am, working tirelessly to ensure the event ran smoothly.

The dedicated organisers, including Trish Campodonic, Pam, and Lloyd Hamilton, along with other volunteers, created a welcoming space filled with festive spirit and a delicious meal with all the trimmings.

The event brought together members of the community who might otherwise have spent the day alone, highlighting the warmth and generosity that Neyland is known for.

A heartfelt ‘Well done’ to everyone involved for making this Christmas lunch a resounding success and spreading joy to so many.