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Horse riders urged to take part in safety awareness campaign

Published

9 years ago

May 19, 2017

ON SUNDAY (May 21) at 11am, as part of a campaign to make passing horses on roads ‘wide and slow’ in cars law, horse riders can take park in a safety awareness ride in Pembrokeshire.

a petition has now gained over 100,000 signatures and aims to ‘make it a legal requirement to drive past a horse wide and slow and for drivers to have to abide by hand signals asking them to stop and slow down when asked’.

Claire Hopkins, who is organising the event, says: “I am hosting a road safety awareness ride, as part of The Pass Wide and Slow Campaign which the petition is for.

“There are also rides going on all over the country at the same time. If everyone who says they are taking part in ours does so, there will be upwards of twenty horses and riders. We will be taking a route from the Llangwm side of Troopers Inn, across the main road onto Langford Road to Johnston.

“We will be joining the main Milford Road, left as far the roundabout where we again turn left, briefly onto the A477 and then left again into Church Road. From there we will be heading right onto the Old Rosemarket Road, back through Rosemarket to Sardis and onto the main Haverfordwest road back to Troopers Inn.

“We will have Stewards out at different points on the route to make drivers aware that there are horses on the road and the ride will be filmed on my head cam also. We are hoping to raise some awareness of what we are trying to achieve nationwide and even if this only makes one driver think twice about how they pass horses on the road then it’s a big achievement.

“Sadly we often face abuse from drivers telling us we shouldn’t be on the road and to get a field if you want a horse etc. The fact is, none of us want to ride on the roads, it’s dangerous and scary, but the lack of bridle paths in this area means we have no choice. “

Community

Community gathers to remember Corrina Baker

Published

6 hours ago

December 17, 2025

Tom Sinclair

Lanterns and balloons released in emotional acts of remembrance

FAMILY, friends and members of the local community came together to remember Corrina Baker at a series of moving events held across west Wales this week.

Corrina’s funeral took place on Monday (Dec 15), a month after her death, with a public service held at St Mary’s Church. Mourners lined the route as her coffin was carried on its final journey in an elegant horse-drawn carriage, before a private cremation later took place at Parc Gwyn crematorium in Narberth.

Later that evening, shortly after 6:00pm, friends and relatives gathered at the Quayside in Cardigan for the first of two acts of remembrance to celebrate her life. Lanterns were lit and released into the night sky above the town as some of Corrina’s favourite songs were played.

On Tuesday afternoon (Dec 16), a second tribute was held near the location where Corrina was found. Twenty-one pink balloons — one for each year of her life — were released into a clear blue sky, each carrying personal messages in her memory.

Floral tributes continue to be laid at the Netpool, while a GoFundMe appeal set up in Corrina’s memory has raised more than £2,300. She has been described by those who knew her as “funny and bright”.

Dyfed-Powys Police have confirmed that their investigation into the circumstances surrounding Ms Baker’s death is ongoing. A 29-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of murder has been released on bail while inquiries continue.

(Photos: Stuart Ladd/Herald)

Community

Six untaxed vehicles seized in Milford Haven police operation

Published

6 hours ago

December 17, 2025

Tom Sinclair

SIX untaxed and abandoned vehicles were seized during a joint roads policing operation in Milford Haven on Tuesday morning.

Officers from the Milford Haven Neighbourhood Policing and Prevention Team (NPPT) worked alongside the Pembrokeshire Roads Policing Team as part of targeted enforcement across the town.

In addition to the vehicle seizures, a number of traffic offence reports were issued to drivers during the operation.

Police said the action formed part of ongoing efforts to improve road safety and tackle vehicle-related offences in the Milford Haven area.

Community

Candlelit carol service brings community together in Milford Haven

Published

6 hours ago

December 17, 2025

Tom Sinclair

ST KATHARINE and St Peter’s Church in Milford Haven hosted its annual Candlelit Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, bringing together members of the community for a traditional celebration of Christmas.

The service featured readings from the Mayor of Milford Haven, representatives of the Soroptimists, Milford Haven Amateur Operatic Society, the Headteacher and Head Prefects of Milford Haven School, Milford Haven Town Band, and NCI Wooltack Point.

Music for the evening was provided by organist Seimon Morris, Milford Haven Town Band and the Milford Haven Cluster Band, whose performances added to the atmosphere of the candlelit service.

The Friends of St Katharine and St Peter’s Church thanked all those involved and wished the community a happy Christmas.