Community

Ploughing accolades for farmers

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12 years ago

February 6, 2014

THE well attended annual dinner of the St Davids and district Ploughing Association took place at the Square & Compass Inn, Croesgoch and was presided over by the chairman, Michael James.

During the evening the chairman of the South West Wales Ploughing Association, Gordon Harries, announced the winners of the senior and junior area championships for the past year. They were both members of the St Davids Society, father and son Rhodri and James George of St Bride’s View, Roch and were presented with suitable mementos by the Society President, Ellis Jones.

Rhodri had represented Wales at the World championships held in Canada last July and was placed a highly commendable 7th overall. He expressed his most grateful thanks to all fellow ploughmen who had supported him and wished him well for the competition. He said that he, and Wyn Jones of Cardigan who had ploughed in the reversible section, had nothing but praise for the generous help, support and warm hospitality shown by their hosts –“There was nothing that they would not do to help in every possible way” he said.

Mr Harries wished every success to Rhodri who will again lead the Welsh team for the 2014 World championships to be held from 29 August -8 September near Bordeaux in France. Also Wilfred Richards of the Llawhaden Society who is to represent Wales in the coming Six Nations challenge.

This years St Davids ploughing match is to take place at Parcyreithan, Mathry on Sunday, 23 February with the Llandygwydd YFC match at Cardigan on the previous day. A number of top class Irish ploughmen are expected to compete at both events.

Community

Narbelles WI support Food Bank with festive donation

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10 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.)

Community

Annual charity carol service raises funds for good causes

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1 day 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)