Community

Encouraging the next generation of boardwalk custodians

Published

9 years ago

October 28, 2016

Junior Boardwalk Rangers: With their caps and promise cards

SINCE completing the refurbishment of the Slashpond Boardwalk Nature Trail, Broad Haven’s Support the Boardwalk volunteers are keen to encourage the next generation of custodians for the boardwalk.

“The boardwalk closed in 2014 and we don’t want that to happen again!” said volunteer Linda. “We also need to raise awareness of the habitat at the Slashpond and how important it is to pick up litter – it’s a popular route to school and dog poop is just not acceptable!”

Working with Broad Haven schools ECO group, the Save the Boardwalk group asked Pembrokeshire Coast National Park’s Ranger, Hayley, and Tidy Wales Ranger Mari to help them. Hayley and Mari took the children on sessions at the Slashpond habitat where they took part in making bug boxes, meadow management and pond-dipping. During the sessions, the children learn about how to look after the environment.

They are now fully fledged Junior Boardwalk Rangers. Recently, at Broad Haven school, Support the Boardwalk volunteers David, Sylvia, Mari and Lynn attended the assembly and presented the Junior Boardwalk Rangers with their caps and Ranger Promise Cards!

“The school is right behind the initiative,” reported David. “We are so grateful and the kids appear very proud!”

This initiative will continue to work with environmental partners and experts to arrange sessions that the children can attend to improve their understanding of the impacts on the environment and how volunteering can be a fun way to participate in and improve community spirit.

Community

Community gathers to remember Corrina Baker

Published

2 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

2 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

3 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.