Community

Memorial concert raises £6,100

Published

9 years ago

November 4, 2016

(Top L-R) Sue Reece, Fundraising Manager for West Wales, Macmillan Cancer Support, June Harries and Sandra Dade, Charity Manager for Paul Sartori Foundation: With (Bottom L-R) Amy, Harry and Ben Phillips-Harries, June’s grandchildren

A CONCERT and auction in memory of Phil Harries raised over £6,000 for two charities this September.

A cheque for £6,100 was recently presented to Paul Sartori Foundation and Macmillan Cancer Support after the concert and auction was held at Clarbeston Road Memorial Hall on September 24.

During Phil Harries’ illness, both organisations offered support to him and his wife, June, wanted to give something back to them. Alongside supportive family and friends, June organised the fantastic event in Clarbeston Road.

June said that her family were a ‘fundamental support’ to her organising the event: “Three of my grandchildren attended, Ben, Harry and Amy, and were a great help on the evening. The event was well supported by the local community and I want to thank everybody for attending and making it a very special occasion.”

Appearing on the evening were Harmoni and West Wales Show Choir, as well as soloists Pippa Williams, Anthony Morgan and Gwyn Morris, who delivered a wonderful performance.

The evening featured a great family auction, with prizes donated from local individuals and businesses. There was also a raffle with the prize of having a gardener for half a day.

The highlight of the night included members of the Llys Y Fran YFC and Clarbeston Road AFC performing a hilarious ‘Calendar Boys’ sketch.

Sandra Dade, Paul Sartori Foundation Charity Manager, thanked the family for their crucial support and said: “The amazing amount you have raised will directly help people in Pembrokeshire, and ensure that we can continue to offer the vital care and support to people living in the county with a life limiting illness.”

Sue Reece, Fundraising Manager for Macmillan, said: “We are very grateful to June and her family for choosing to raise money for Macmillan. Without such kind donations, we would not be able to provide support and advice to people affected by cancer in the local community.”

Memorial concerts and events like these are crucial to the Paul Sartori Foundation, with the local community always coming up with new ways of fundraising in memory of someone special.

If you have an idea for a local fundraiser and would like some help and advice, the Foundation urges you to contact Toni Dorkings, the Community Fundraiser, either via email on toni@ paulsartori.org or by phoning 01437 763223.

The services provided by the Paul Sartori Foundation are free of charge, available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and enable people who are living in the later stages of any life-limiting illness to die at home if that is their wish, with dignity, independence, pain-free and surrounded by those they hold most dear.

Community

Narbelles WI support Food Bank with festive donation

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55 minutes 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.)

Community

Annual charity carol service raises funds for good causes

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24 hours 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.

Community

3 Amigos toy bike run under way across Pembrokeshire

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1 day 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.

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