Community
Guide Dogs charity campaigns for help

LAST week The Herald spent an afternoon with Guide Dogs Cymru representatives Kylene and Steve in their pursuit of recruiting volunteers, acquiring donations and spreading the word about the outstanding service the charity provides for people with sight problems.
From St Davids to Tenby, the charity have launched a campaign, which will help with the training of guide dogs and the aiding of the blind, and partially sighted.
Kylene Rafferty explains the purpose behind the scheme: “We are actively recruiting volunteers for various roles within the charity, from dog walking to spending time with those incapable of mobility. We rely purely on donations so any kind of volunteering help we receive helps us immensely.”
Based in Cardiff, Guide Dogs Cymru has fundraising groups throughout the whole of Wales and over 1,500 volunteers. They offer services to blind and partially sighted people and their fundraising groups are focal points in the drive to raise vital funds for Guide Dogs.
Pembrokeshire is an area of outstanding natural beauty and the perfect area to recruit suitable candidates for volunteering tasks, with miles of country and coastal paths for dog walking and a high percentage of people with sight related disabilities.
“We will not rest until people who are blind and partially sighted can enjoy the same freedom of movement as everyone else,” Kylene told The Herald.
Guide Dogs will soon release dates for open days in February which will give those looking to get involved the necessary training and development skills to assist the worthwhile charity.
For further details on how to help please visit http://www.guidedogs.org.uk.
Community
Police appeal to find Daniel, 32, from Pembroke Dock

POLICE are appealing for information to help locate 32-year-old Daniel, who has been reported missing from his home in the Pembroke Dock area.
Daniel is described as being around 6ft 1in tall, with ginger hair and blue eyes. He has infinity tattoos on his arms and is often seen wearing a baseball cap and sunglasses.
He is known to speak with an American accent and has links to both the London and Bristol areas.
Daniel was last known to be driving a blue Ford Ecosport, registration number CU17 MLF.
Anyone who has seen Daniel or has information about his whereabouts is urged to contact Dyfed-Powys Police either online at: https://bit.ly/DPPContactOnline, by emailing [email protected], or by calling 101.
Please quote reference: 142 of April 23.
Community
Paddle Out protest returns to Broad Haven to highlight sewage pollution

A MAJOR environmental protest is set to take place in Broad Haven (north) on Friday, May 17, as part of a national campaign against sewage pollution in UK waters.
The event, known as the Paddle Out Protest, is being organised by local representatives of the charity Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) and will serve as the flagship demonstration for Wales this year.
Campaigners are calling on all ocean, river, and lake users to take part in the peaceful protest, which aims to highlight the growing problem of sewage discharges at popular bathing spots across Pembrokeshire.

Local organisers Ella Staden, Kate Beardsmore, Lloyd Nelmes, Kate J, and Kate Evans have planned a full day of activities centred around Broad Haven beach.
The day will begin at 12:00pm with placard-making and creative sessions at Sunshine Italian (now rebranded as Rwts) on the seafront. A community beach clean will follow at 1:30pm.
At 2:30pm, participants will take part in the main event — a mass paddle out into the ocean — led by a member of the national Surfers Against Sewage team.
Before the paddle out, speeches will be given by Sian Richardson, founder of the global Bluetits cold-water swimming movement, and Sue Burton, Pembrokeshire’s Marine Special Area of Conservation Officer.
The day will conclude with an after-party at Rwts starting at 4:00pm. Those who joined the protest will be offered discounts, with live music from 5:00pm, a DJ set from 6:00pm, and food and drink including BBQ, pizza, and local refreshments available throughout the evening.
Ella Staden, SAS regional representative, said: “It’s important that the community comes together to show support for a charity that is fighting extremely hard to protect our oceans and make sure our Blue Flag beaches remain a safe place to surf and bathe.
“A lot of people in Pembrokeshire have been impacted by sewage overspills — whether that’s falling ill, being unable to enjoy water activities, or simply not being able to take our families to the beach.
“We urge every single person who cares about the water to come and get involved, as this is a great opportunity to make it crystal clear to the government that we won’t stand for it anymore.”
More details can be found on Facebook by searching for ‘Paddle Out Protest Broad Haven’.
Community
Volunteers pass RNLI assessments at Angle Lifeboat Station

SIX volunteers at Angle RNLI Lifeboat Station have successfully completed key assessments, marking an important milestone in their ongoing training with the charity.
Earlier on Tuesday (Apr 29), crew members Nathen Houston, Anthony Thomas, Marc Blockwell, Bobby Davies and Neil Coles were all signed off on their Tier 2 competencies. The assessment, carried out during live exercise launches, tested their ability to carry out a variety of operational tasks safely and efficiently aboard the station’s lifeboat.
Tiered assessments are a core part of the RNLI’s structured training programme, designed to ensure volunteers are fully prepared to respond to emergencies at sea. Volunteers progress through the tiers as they demonstrate competence in areas such as navigation, boat handling, safety procedures, and teamwork under pressure.
Later the same day, Rhiannon Creese was successfully assessed as a Launch Authority. In this vital role, she will be responsible for authorising the launch of the lifeboat when required — a decision made in close coordination with HM Coastguard and other emergency services.
A spokesperson for Angle RNLI said: “These achievements reflect the hard work and dedication of our volunteers. The training is thorough and challenging, and passing these assessments means they are ready to take on more responsibility during lifeboat operations.”
The RNLI relies on volunteers for the majority of its lifesaving work, with crew and shore-based personnel undergoing extensive training to ensure they are ready for the demands of maritime rescue.
Angle Lifeboat has seen an increase in volunteers since their rescue vessel has been spending time moored in Milford Haven at the Port Authority Jetty.
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