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Haverfordwest: Students inspire VC Gallery workshop

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9 years ago

May 10, 2017

Students give their presentation on sea pollution: Inspiring today’s workshop

THE HERALD attended The VC Gallery at High Street in Haverfordwest today (May 10), to see what exactly the group were getting up to at this week’s workshop.

Pete Jones, who regularly hosts the workshops, told The Herald: “Today (May 10) was intially supposed to be our Bartholomew Roberts workshop, but we’ve had the University of South Wales in today, and a lot of art is to do with plastic in the sea.

“They gave a brief evaluation of their work to our Wednesday group, and that inspired them to look into anti-pollution literature.”

When asked if he thinks people should educate themselves and be more aware of pollution in the sea, he said: “Quite frankly, yes. At the end of the day, 80% of our oxygen comes from the sea – it doesn’t come from the land. We need to look after our seas. They’re just been a dumping ground.”

The Herald asked Mr Jones what will be next for The Gallery. He said: “We’re going to have a look at the work we’ve done at the end of the workshop, and see about approaching the national parks with a leaflet, and see if they’d consider producing a leaflet to give out to people on the beaches.

“Next week’s workshop will be this week’s planned Bartholomew Roberts workshop. It will start off with a presentation that goes into the Golden Age of piracy between 1680 and 1730.

“There were quite a few pirates were from Pembrokeshire: Hywel Davies and Bartholomew Roberts were two of the most successful pirates of the Golden Age. One was from Little Newcaslte and the other from Milford Haven.”

If you would like to attend the workshops at The VC Gallery, you can turn up just before 12.30pm, have a cup of tea and a chat before taking part in one of their wonderful workshops.

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Narbelles WI support Food Bank with festive donation

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3 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.)

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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.

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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)