Community

New trustees welcomed

Published

9 years ago

March 17, 2017

Left to right: Jessie Mason, Jenny Hart, Donna Wood, Brian Pratt, Lynette Mason-Davies, Jess John and Ben Mason. Seated are Debi Mason with her granddaughter, Micha

AT THE RECENT AGM of the Thorne – Mason Trust, Chairperson Jessie Mason welcomed new trustees Jennifer Hart and Lynette Mason- Davies.

The charity, which was set up by their brother Mike Mason and his wife Debi when Mike was diagnosed with a brain tumour, is a member of Brain Tumour Research and aims to help local people dealing with many forms of cancer.

Jenny and Lynette are joining existing trustees Ben Mason, Amy Desborough, Debi Mason (Treasurer) Jessie Mason (Chairperson) and Donna Wood (Secretary) aiming to raise awareness of the help that the charity is able to offer both financially and practically.

They are also looking forward to becoming part of the fundraising team helping with fundraising events such as the ‘Mad Hatters Tea-party’ and ‘Cake Auction’ taking place on Saturday, April 1, at 2pm at Crundale Community Hall.

The Charity, which has been in existence for nine years, has already donated £10,000 to Brain Tumour Research and is currently in a position to donate another £10,000 the aim is to donate £30,000 in total.

Some of the money is currently being used to fund a PHD student studying at Cardiff University and a trip to the university is planned for early April in order for trustees and committee members to meet the student and university professor.

Community

Narbelles WI support Food Bank with festive donation

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7 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)