Community group delivers 1,200 boxes to primary schools after successful Santa Run

TENBY ROUND TABLE capped off its charitable work for 2025 by delivering 1,200 boxes of chocolates to primary school pupils across the Tenby area in the run-up to Christmas.

The festive gesture followed another successful year of fundraising events, including the popular Tenby Santa Run, which helps the group raise money to support community causes throughout the year.

On Friday, members of Tenby Round Table visited schools across the area to distribute the chocolate gifts, bringing an early Christmas treat to hundreds of local children.

Schools receiving deliveries included St Teilos, Tenby VC, Ysgol Hafan y Môr, Saundersfoot, Sageston, Stepaside, St Oswald’s, St Florence and Manorbier.

Thanking residents for their continued support, the group said the success of events like the Santa Run allows them to keep giving back to the community in meaningful ways.

Tenby Round Table wished pupils, families and supporters a happy Christmas and said it hoped to see familiar faces again at events planned for 2026.

The group has encouraged residents to keep an eye on its social media channels in the new year for updates on future fundraising activities and community events.

THE A477 between Pembroke Dock and Carew has been closed following a collision at the Fingerpost junction, police have just confirmed (12:40pm, 21 December 2025)

Dyfed-Powys Police said the road was shut while emergency services attended the scene and made the area safe.

Motorists have been urged to avoid the area and use alternative routes while the closure remains in place.

No further details about the collision, including whether there were any injuries, have been released at this stage.

The Herald will provide updates as more information becomes available.

VAIN, enthusiastic, dramatic and utterly loveable, Prince Nathaniel of Neyland is set to steal hearts on the Torch Theatre stage this festive season in Rapunzel.

Played by the charismatic Harry Lynn, the flamboyant prince is the sort of pantomime hero audiences can’t help but cheer on, even when he is wildly out of his depth. From the moment he steps on stage, Prince Nathaniel is determined to help Rapunzel at every possible turn – even if bravery doesn’t always come naturally.

Describing the role as “wonderfully silly, enthusiastic, and a big-hearted comedic hero,” Harry says Prince Nathaniel is “the epitome of royal bravery,” striking his dramatic “Prince Pose” whenever the moment allows.

“But in reality, he’s often nervous, dramatic, and hilariously out of his depth,” Harry explained. “He’s pampered, easily flustered, and very vain about his hair – to the point where a haircut at Belinda’s salon becomes a full-on event. Beneath all the bravado, though, he’s loyal, caring, and absolutely determined to do the right thing, especially when Rapunzel needs him.”

Harry, who trained at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, believes audiences will quickly fall for the prince’s perfectly imperfect charm.

“He’s confident but clueless, brave but squeamish, and always trying his best,” he said. “And when it really counts, he genuinely steps up. Whether he fully saves the day… well, this is a pantomime, so every hero needs a little help. Let’s just say he plays an integral part in Rapunzel’s fairytale ending.”

A familiar face to panto fans, Harry has just completed a run as Hunk/Scarecrow in The Wizard of Oz at Aberystwyth Arts Centre and says the festive season is his favourite time of year to perform.

“Panto season is pure joy – loud audiences, lots of laughter, plenty of improvisation, and that special festive atmosphere where anything can happen,” he said. “It’s a theatre experience like no other and the perfect way to celebrate Christmas.”

Prince Nathaniel, however, rarely has a quiet moment on stage. He is chased, sprayed, gunged, electrocuted, bashed in the face, tangled in a complicated ladder sequence – and faints, falls, panics, poses and hides behind Belinda whenever fear takes over.

“It’s a lot,” Harry laughed. “The challenge is keeping the comedy big and bold while still maintaining his charm. Having the Prince arrive in full regal mode, only to be sprayed in the face and gunged by Belinda, is peak panto chaos – huge fun to perform and, hopefully, even more fun to watch.”

Rapunzel – the hair-raising adventure runs at the Torch Theatre from Saturday, December 6 to Sunday, December 28. A Relaxed Environment performance takes place on Saturday, December 13 at 2:00pm, with a BSL-interpreted performance on Tuesday, December 16 at 6:00pm.

Tickets are priced at £24.50, £20.00 concessions, or £78.00 for a family ticket. For more information or to book, visit www.torchtheatre.co.uk or call the Box Office on (01646) 695267.