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Pembrokeshire County Show – Day 3 Results

Published

8 years ago

August 17, 2017

Tom Sinclair

THE THIRD and final day of the Pembrokeshire County Show is here, and the crowds are packing Withybush Showground.

We will be at the show all day and updating this story with live results as they come in.

Be sure to keep checking back here for the latest updates.

GWARTHEG AYRSHIRE CATTLE

Class 1 – Maiden heifer, under 18 months on day of the show
1st Mr & Mrs P G & S G A Williams, Willhome Barney Pansy 3
2nd Mr & Mrs R P & K J Granville, Longwood Prime Crummie

Class 2 – Heifer in-calf due to calve before the age of 3 years
1st Mr & Mrs P G & S G A Williams, Willhome Elpaso Victoria
2nd Mr & Mrs P G & S G A Williams, Willhome Barney Mitzy
3rd Mr & Mrs R P & K J Granville, Longwood Woodraw Eunice

Class 9 – Progeny group, three females by the same sire and owned by the exhibitor
1st Mr & Mrs P G & S G A Williams
2nd Mr & Mrs P G & S G A Williams

Class 11 – Best group of three animals owned by the same exhibitor
1st Mr & Mrs P G & S G A Williams
2nd Mr & Mrs P G & S G A Williams

BLACK WELSH MOUNTAIN SHEEP

289 – Ram any age, other than ram lamb
1st Miss Bethan E Davies
2nd Mr Morgan
3rd Mrs Megan Nicholls

Class 290 – Ram lamb
1st – Miss Bethan E Davies
2nd Mr Morgan
3rd Mr Tomos Young

Class 291 – Ewe any age, other than ewe lamb
1st Miss Bethan E Davies
2nd Mr Morgan
3rd Miss Bethan E Davies

Class 292 – Ewe lamb
1st Miss Bethan E Davies
2nd Mr Morgan
3rd Miss Bethan E Davies

Class 293 – Best pair of ewes
1st Miss Bethan E Davies
2nd Mr Tomos Young
3rd Mr Morgan

Class 294 – Best group of three animals owned by the same exhibitor
1st Miss Bethan E Davies
2nd Mr Morgan
3rd Mr Tomos Young

PURE BRED ARAB HORSES

Class 695 – Pure bred Arab, stallion, barren mare, brood mare with own foal at foot or gelding four years and over
1st Bychans Arabians, Psynergy

Class 697 – Pure bred Arab, yearling, two or three years old
1st Bychan Arabians, Bahirah

Class 698 – Pure bred Arab to be shown under saddle, four years old or over
1st Mrs S Williams, Chestnut

WORKING HUNTERS

Class 739 – Working hunter
1st Miss Sian David, General Law
2nd Mr & Mrs Charles & Lorna Morgan, Cruising On
3rd Mrs S Bradley-Higham, Bebop Burnt Toast

Class 740 – Local working hunter owned and stabled in Pembrokeshire
1st Mrs S Bradley-Higham, Bebop Burnt Toast
2nd Mrs G Davies, Brechfa Cai
3rd Mallards Reach Equestrian, Noble Hotspot

OPEN SHOW HUNTER PONIES

Class 753 – Leading rein pony of show hunter type mare or gelding, four years old and over, not exceeding 122cms
1st Miss Nicola Davies, Cwmmeudwy Bitw Bach
2nd Miss Rebecca Faulkner, Seaview April
3rd r P Hodds Bushen, Withhill Wimsical

Class 754 – First ridden pony of show hunter type mare or gelding, four years old and over, not exceeding 122cms
1st Ms Abbi Vaughan, Rock N Roll N Roo
2nd Mr P Hodds Bushen, Witchhill Wimsical
3rd Mrs Claire Morgan, Airyhope Foxglove

RETRAINING OF RACEHORSES

Class 770 – The ROR/TBA retrained racehorse challenge
1st Mr & Mrs P & D Mathias, Lydstep Hills
2nd Mrs Kayleigh Davies, Siurtain H Aon
3rd Mrs Claire Griffiths, Billybo

Class 774 – The RoR jockey club novice ridden show horse class
1st Miss Lucy Llewellyn-Griffiths, Cono
2nd Miss Philippa Hughes, Activation
3rd Mrs Sharon Pallas, William Hogarth

Class 777 – RoR tattersalls thoroughbred show series qualifier 2017
1st Mr Kristian Hanmer, Time On Your Hands
2nd Miss Abbie Dark, Dhaka Dazzle
3rd Hannah Chisman, Nicene Creed

RIDDEN COB

Class 795 – Open riding cob class (unaffiliated) mare or gelding four years old or over
1st Miss Sara Williams, Palmanyola
2nd Ms Samantha Hitchcock
3rd Mrs N Davies, Red Marley

SPORT HORSES

Class 808 – The blue chip flat ridden sport horse class
1st Mallards Reach Equestrian, Miss Velvet Brown
2nd Mrs J Hayman, Even Tide
3rd Miss Lucy Llewellyn, Hugo

Class 810 – Sport horse brood mare with foal at foot
1st Rockstar Sports Horses, Rockstar Dido
2nd Ms Sarah Marie, Cilrhedryn Black Lady
3rd Rockstar Sports Horses, Rockstar Dixi

Class 812 – Sport horse foal
1st Rockstar SPorts Horse, Rockstar Shine The Light
2nd Ms Sarah Marie Turpin, Polo’s Designer Baby

Class 813 – Sport horse yearling
1st Mrs L Williams, Cudlic Anatascia
2nd Mrs Val Rees, Aubrey’s Delight

Class 814 – Sport horse two year old
1st Mrs G Davies, Brechfa Berwen
2nd Mrs L Williams, Cudlic Hugo A Go Go

Class 815 – Sport horse three year old
1st Mr C H Upham, Libris Topspin
2nd Mrs Sarah Davies, Foxcourt Dewi Sant
3rd Miss Rachel James, Owain Glyndwr

CHILDREN’S RIDING PONIES

Class 819 – BSPS leading rein pony mare or gelding, four years old or over, not exceeding 122cms
1st Miss Rebecca Faulkner, Cosford Perdina
2nd Miss S E Whitfield, Barkway Tiara
3rd Mrs Joyce Canton, Barkway Music Boy

Class 821 – BSPS first ridden pony, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, not exceeding 122cms
1st Mrs Claire Morgan, Airyhope Foxglove
2nd Mrs Sherrill Bushen & Mr P Hodds,Witchhill Wimsical
3rd Mr Howell Thomas, Cadlan Valley Honeysuckle

Class 825 – BSPS show pony mare or gelding, four years old and over, not exceeding 128cms
1st Miss Charlotte Devonald, Havens Louis Louis
2nd Mrs Anne Pritchard-Simmons

Class 827 – BSPS show pony mare or gelding, four years old or over, exceeding 138cms but not exceeding 148cms
1st Miss Claire Walsh, Romanno Hot Spot
2nd Miss Susannah Nolan, Miss Flight
3rd Mrs Anne Prichard-Simmons, Cupidhill Caprice

Class 834 – BSPS mixed height intermediate show riding type mare or gelding, four years old and exceeding 146cms but not exceeding 158cms
1st Mrs Gill Davies, Miss Flight
2nd Miss A Frances, Toncynffig Liberal Illuminaire
3rd Mrs Anne Pritchard-Simmons, Lowland Sahnaya

Class 835 – Best child rider
1st Mrs Melanie James, Bluerock Amethyst
2nd Mystic Maid of Martell, Rider: Jess Pritchard
3rd Mrs Joyce Canton, Helawi Capricious

IN HAND HUNTER

Class 857 – Brood mare any weight with own foal at foot
1st Mrs Charlotte Owen, Tarr Rosemary
2nd R D Rees, Heatherston Echo
3rd Rockstar Sports Horses, Rockstar Miss Dynamite

Class 861 – Colt or filly foal the progeny of mare in class 857
1st Mrs Charlotte Owen, Foal
2nd R D Rees, Heatherton Foal
3rd Rockstar Sports Horses, Rockstar Shine The Light

Class 865 – Two year old gelding or filly calculated to make a Hunter
1st Mr & Mrs Richard Thomas, Mississippi II
2nd Mr Patrick Evans, Redberth Sea Commander
3rd Mr A Bowen, Tyla Morris Bushmills Magic

Class 866 – Three year old gelding calculated to make a Hunter
1st Mr C H Upham, Libris Topspin
2nd Mr Patrick Evans, Redberth Sea Lord
3rd Mrs L Williams, Cudlic Spartacus

Class 867 – Three year old filly calculated to make a Hunter
1st Mr & Mrs P J McDonald, Addimaddy
2nd Mrs L Williams, Cudlic Maia

THE NATIVE BSPS CHAMPIONSHIP OPEN RIDDEN CLASSES

Class 876
1st Miss Frankie Currell, Ledbury Regent
2nd Mrs Alison Evans, Anchor Homeymeade

Class 877
1st Mrs Sarah Parker, Cadlanvalley Mr Bojangles
2nd Miss S E Whitfield, Griashall Lara
3rd Mrs Alison Evans, Priestwood Superted

Class 878
1st Mrs Sarah Parker, Wynbrook Playfair
2nd Mr David Thomas, Rhyd-ddu Sinclair
3rd Dewicwrt Stud, Hafodyrnys Braveheart

Class 879
1st Mrs M Alford, Nire Valley Charlie
2nd Mrs Sarah Parker, Culmore Silver
3rd Miss S E Whitfield, Tempo Kathy

Class 880
1st Mrs Jenny Crane, Murthwaite Windrush
2nd Mrs Kate Wilson, Tarbarl Mary Jane
3rd Mrs G Surman, Hatcliff Barley Sugar

Class 881
1st Miss Bethan Simons, Ballynacoy Prince
2nd Mallards Reach Equestrian, Nebo Davina
3rd Miss Lauren Paynter, Soden Gwynfor

SIDE SADDLE

Class 890 – Concours d’elegance
1st Mrs G L Rees, Banjo II
2nd Mrs Loretta Niblo, Irish Imp
3rd Ms Helen Thomas, Summer Time Lady Too

Class 897 – Costume concours d’elegance
1st Miss Rose Sinclair James, Half Irish
2nd Mrs Val Rees Zebedeem, Blue & White
3rd Ms Trish Daly, Oscar

COLOURED HORSES & PONY

Class 715 – CHAPS (UK) non-native open ridden qualifier, four years old and over, any height
1st Karin John, Mississippi Mudpie
2nd Miss Frankie Currell, Mead Moor Miss Marple
3rd Mrs Gill Davies, Fivale Mighty Quin

Class 716 – CHAPS (UK) native/cob/traditional open ridden qualifier, four years old and over, any height
1st Miss S E Whitfield, Correlli
2nd Ms Karen Faith, SD Texas
3rd Ms Marie Anthony Isaac, Cwmdistaw Worrier

Class 719 – CHAPS (UK) native/cob/traditional open in-hand qualifier, any height, any age, no foals
1st Mrs Claire Ewards, Panteryrod Bentley
2nd Mrs Claire Edwards, Mccartney’s Daisy May
3rd Miss Rhian Jones, Master Guitar Man

MODERN BREED PIGS

Boar born in or before 2016
1st Hideaway Farm Meats Ltd, SILVESTRIS CHAMPION TURK

Boar born in 2017
1st Owens & Son, Messrs G L & J E LLETTY LEO
2nd Evans & Son, Mr & Mrs T GOLDFOOT JAMES 116

Sow born before 1st July 2016
1st Owens & Son, Messrs G L & J E   FINNTON VEGA
2nd Hideaway Farm Meats Ltd   HIDEAWAY MAPLE 512
3rd Hideaway Farm Meats Ltd   HIDEAWAY MAPLE 514

Gilt born on or after 1st July 2016
1st Hideaway Farm Meats Ltd HIDEAWAY MAPLE 537
2nd Hideaway Farm Meats Ltd MILKWOOD LUCKY GIRL

Gilt born in 2017
1st Evans & Son, Mr & Mrs T, GOLDFOOT LUCKY GIRL 1281
2nd Hideaway Farm Meats Ltd, HIDEAWAY WILLING 605
3rd Owens & Son, Messrs G L & J E, LLETTY CORDEILA

Best pair of one male & female pig, the property of the same exhibitor
1st Hideaway Farm Meats Ltd
2nd Evans & Son, Mr & Mrs T
3rd Owens & Son, Messrs G L & J E

P.A.S. Champion and Reserve Champion
1st Owens & Son, Messrs G L & J E, LLETTY LEO
2nd Owens & Son, Messrs G L & J E, FINNTON VEGA

“Panteg” cup
1st Owens & Son, Messrs G L & J E, LLETTY LEO

TRADITIONAL BREEDS

Born in or before 2016
1st Nicholas, A & S, FAIRYBANK RANGER 2

Boar born in 2017
1st Everitt, Mr & Mrs R J & J E, HEMSBROOK SAMBO 873
2nd Georgiou, Mr & Dr Mike And Lucy, GWYNDY GOLDEN ARROW
3rd Nicholas, A & S, FAIRYBANK ROYAL STANDARD

Sow born before July 1 2016
1st Nicholas, A & S, FAIRYBANK MELODY 9
2nd Ballard, Mr Dennis, KINECROFT DOLLY
3rd Smith, Messrs A & T, TRAUSMAWR DOREEN 3

Gilt born on or after 1st July 2016
1st Mr & Dr Mike And Lucy, GWYNDY DINAH 6
2nd Everitt, Mr & Mrs R J & J E, HEMSBROOK MURIEL 862
3rd Smith, Messrs A & T, TRAUSMAWR MATILDA

Gilt born in 2017
1st Smith, Messrs A & T, BILLQUAY GRANDEUR 843A
2nd Everitt, Mr & Mrs R J & J E, HEMSBROOK MURIEL 862
3rd Nicholas, A & S, FAIRYBANK MELODY 42

Best pair of one male & female pig, the property of the same exhibitor
1st Nicholas, A & S, Narberth
2nd Everitt, Mr & Mrs R J & J E, Haverfordwest
3rd Georgiou, Mr & Dr Mike And Lucy, Narberth

P.A.S. Champion and Reserve Champion rosettes will be awarded to the Champion and Reserve Champion
Champion – Georgiou, Mr & Dr Mike And Lucy, GWYNDY DINAH
Reserve Champion – Messrs A & T, BILLQUAY GRANDEUR

KUNE KUNE PIGS

Boar born in or before 2016
1st Stevens, Mrs Dawn, WILLOW TUTAKI 111
2nd Pencommins Pigs, MOONRAKERS ANDREW 1

Boar born in 2017
1st Stevens, Mrs Dawn, KINECROFT TUTAKI

Sow born before July 1 2016
1st Pencommins Pigs, BLAENFFOS REBECCA GINA
2nd Stevens, Mrs Dawn, KINECROFT SALLY XIV

Gilt born on or after July 1 2016
1st Pencommins Pigs, PENCOMMINS REBECCA GINA 8
2nd Pencommins Pigs, Pencommins Awakino 1
3rd Stevens, Mrs Dawn, OAK VIEW JENNY 7

Gilt born in 2017
1st Stevens, Mrs Dawn KINECROFT SALLY

Best pair of one male & one female pig, the property of the same exhibitor
1st Pencommins Pigs, MOONRAKERS ANDREW 1

P.A.S. Champion and Reserve Champion
Champion – Pencommins Pigs, PENCOMMINS REBECCA GINA 8
Reserve Champion – Pencommins Pigs, BLAENFFOS REBECCA GINA

News

Welsh Government outlines new rights for homeowners facing estate management charges

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7 minutes ago

December 18, 2025

Tom Sinclair

HOMEOWNERS living on privately managed estates in Wales are set to gain new legal protections under changes being introduced as part of the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024, the Welsh Government has said.

In a written statement published on Thursday (Dec 18), the Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government, Jayne Bryant MS, provided an update on how the legislation will be implemented in Wales, with a particular focus on estate management charges paid by freehold homeowners.

Until now, homeowners on privately managed estates have often faced unclear or high bills for maintenance and services, with limited ability to obtain information or challenge costs. Once fully implemented, Part 5 of the Act is intended to address those concerns.

New powers for homeowners

Under the reforms, homeowners will be given the right to challenge the reasonableness of estate management charges for the first time. Estate managers will also be required to provide clearer information about the services being paid for through those charges.

In cases where estate management has failed, homeowners will be able to apply to a tribunal for a substitute manager to be appointed. The Act will also require estate managers to publish details of any administration charges in advance, where payment is expected.

Jayne Bryant said the changes would bring “significant new rights and protections” for homeowners affected by estate management fees.

Welsh and UK consultations

Responsibility for introducing the necessary secondary legislation is shared between the Welsh and UK Governments. While many of the powers rest with UK Ministers, Welsh Ministers are responsible for rules relating to the publication of administration charges in Wales.

The Welsh Government has confirmed it is working alongside UK counterparts to ensure both consultations are launched at the same time, allowing homeowners and stakeholders to consider the full set of proposals together.

Homeowners are being encouraged to respond to both the Welsh Government consultation on administration charges and the UK Government consultation on the wider estate management regime.

The consultations are now open and form part of the process to bring the new protections into force.

News

Flood warnings issued across Wales as heavy rain raises river levels

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29 minutes ago

December 18, 2025

Tom Sinclair

FLOOD warnings and alerts have been issued across large parts of Wales as persistent heavy rain causes river levels to rise, with parts of the country facing an increased risk of flooding on Thursday (Dec 18).

Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has confirmed that four flood warnings are currently in place, meaning immediate action is required, while a further 16 flood alerts have been issued where flooding is possible.

A yellow weather warning for rain has been issued by the Met Office, covering much of Wales from 10:00am on Thursday until 7:00pm, with disruption expected in some areas.

NRW said the warnings follow prolonged wet weather, with further heavy rainfall forecast to move across the country during the day.

The Met Office said: “An area of heavy rain will move northeast across the warning area during Thursday morning and afternoon before clearing to the east through the evening.

“Given recent very wet weather, there is potential for some disruption to travel and possible flooding.

“Much of the warning area will see 15–25mm of rain but some places could see 40–50mm, with the highest totals falling over high ground of south Wales.”

Forecasters have also warned that strong winds could worsen conditions, particularly along the coast.

“There is a chance of 60–70mph gusts along the exposed south coast, and perhaps 40–50mph some way inland,” the Met Office added.

Flood warnings in force

NRW has confirmed flood warnings are currently active at the following locations:

River Towy at Carmarthen Quay, Carmarthen
River Ritec at Tenby
River Towy affecting isolated properties between Llandeilo and Abergwili
River Rhyd Hir at Riverside Terrace, Pwllheli

Residents in these areas are being urged to take immediate action to protect property and personal safety.

Flood alerts issued

In addition, flood alerts — meaning flooding is possible — have been issued for the Lower Severn catchment in Powys, along with other areas shown on NRW’s live flood monitoring maps.

NRW is advising people to remain vigilant, avoid flooded roads and footpaths, and keep up to date with the latest forecasts and warnings.

The Herald understands that river levels will continue to be closely monitored throughout the day as rainfall moves through Wales.

Members of the public can check the latest flood warnings and alerts on the Natural Resources Wales website or by signing up for flood alerts direct to their phone.

Flood alerts and warnings across Wales on Thursday (Pic: NRW).

Crime

Jury discharged after failing to reach verdict in historic abuse trial

Published

1 hour ago

December 18, 2025

Rieve Nesbitt-Marr

CPS have a week do decide if they wish to pursue a re-trial, judge confirms

THE JURY has been discharged in the trial of a Milford Haven man accused of historic child sex offences after telling the court it was unable to reach a verdict, even by majority.

Thomas Kirk, aged 50, of Meyler Crescent, Milford Haven, is charged with the oral rape and sexual assault of a child, with the offences alleged to have taken place in Pembrokeshire between 2007 and 2009, when the complainant was aged between thirteen and fifteen. He denies the charges.

On Thursday (Dec 18), the jury returned to Swansea Crown Court and was asked whether it had reached a verdict on either count upon which at least ten jurors were agreed.

The foreman replied: “No.”

Judge Paul Thomas KC then asked whether there was any realistic likelihood that further deliberations would lead to a verdict being reached.

The foreman replied: “No, your honour.”

Judge Thomas KC said that in those circumstances he would discharge the jury and give the prosecution seven days to decide whether it would seek a retrial.

Addressing the jurors, the judge said they should not think they had failed or let anyone down.

“These things happen,” he said. “It’s one of the strengths of the jury system that people hold different views.”

He thanked the jury for their service and wished them a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

The court heard that the prosecution will now consider its position, with a further hearing expected next week to determine whether a retrial will take place.