News

FBM Holidays to be main sponsor for TenFoot Swim

Published

7 years ago

December 4, 2017

Tim Brace of FBM Holidays, Chris Williams of the TenFoot Swim and Ed Spence, FBM Estate Agents

LOCAL self-catering accommodation provider FBM Holidays are proud to announce that they will take over as the main sponsor for the TenFoot Swim in 2018.

The event which began in 2017 is a 5km open sea endurance swim which begins on Tenby’s North Beach and finishes on Saundersfoot beach – hence the name ‘TenFoot’ – and is organised by a joint committee made up of representatives of both Tenby and Saundersfoot communities and features members who are responsible for the continued success of the New Years Day Swim in Saundersfoot.

The event, which is due to take place on July 21, 2018, will see around 300 competitors take to the water, with all proceeds raised from the event going to charity.

Last year, the event raised £10,000 which was split between two local communities, The Rory Rogers Fund and Bloodwise, but recently lost its main sponsor for the event. FBM Holidays who were keen supporters of the 2017 swim were very keen to be further involved and offered to sponsor the swim event as a whole.

Thom James, Marketing Executive at FBM Holidays, said: “The whole of FBM Holidays is extremely excited to be involved in sponsoring the TenFoot Swim in 2018. As a large accommodation provider in the area, we want to help make this event an absolute must for holiday-makers and locals alike in 2018 and beyond.

“As a local company, it was important that we could help sponsor a local event that has such a good heart. As a charity-minded organisation, the committee do an amazing job of putting on these events which go on to benefit some wonderful causes in the process.”

The 2018 TenFoot swim event will include the TenFoot Trek, which coincides with the swim, and a concert in aid of Wales Air Ambulance and two local charities. Also, for the first time in 2018, there will be the introduction of the StepFoot Run, a 5k family fun run from Saundersfoot to Stepaside, and this is also being sponsored separately by FBM Estate Agents.

For full details of the swim, including more information and how to enter, visit the TenFoot website, www.tenfootswim.co.uk. Details of the local charities that will be represented in 2018 to be announced soon.

Community

Tractor run lights up Pembrokeshire and raises funds for charity

Published

15 hours ago

December 21, 2024

Tom Sinclair

THE PEMBROKESHIRE ILLUMINATED TRACTOR RUN took place today (Dec 21), raising funds for two vital charities: the Catrin Vaughan Foundation and Wales Air Ambulance.

Starting at Clarbeston Road AFC at 6:00pm, the brightly lit convoy of nearly 200 tractors made its way through Withybush Hospital and Haverfordwest High Street before finishing at the Pembrokeshire County Showground.

The annual event has become a highlight of the festive calendar, drawing large crowds to witness the spectacle of tractors adorned with colourful lights and decorations.

Funds raised from the event will support the Catrin Vaughan Foundation, which provides crucial assistance to families facing hardship, and the Wales Air Ambulance, delivering life-saving emergency medical care across the region.

Organisers praised the dedication of local farmers and volunteers, whose commitment ensures the event’s continued success year after year.

(Image: Nia Marshall/Facebook)

Business

Ferry Terminal ‘extremely busy’ due to ongoing Holyhead closure

Published

22 hours ago

December 21, 2024

Tom Sinclair

PEMBROKE DOCK Ferry Terminal has been experiencing significant congestion today as ferry services remain under immense pressure following the closure of Holyhead Port earlier this month.

The disruption, caused by storm damage, has rerouted ferry traffic through Pembrokeshire, leading to long queues and crowded facilities at the terminal.

The Herald can confirm that it has been very busy today with cars, lorries, and foot passengers queuing in large numbers. Staff are working tirelessly to manage the influx, directing vehicles and assisting passengers as they prepare to board the heavily booked ferries.

A spokesperson for the Port of Milford Haven said: “We are working closely with ferry operators and local authorities to ensure traffic flows as smoothly as possible, but the sheer volume of vehicles is causing unavoidable delays.”

Travelers are being urged to arrive early for their sailings and to remain patient as the terminal operates at full capacity.

Both Stena Line and Irish Ferries have increased capacity on their Pembrokeshire routes, deploying larger vessels, including the Stena Adventurer and the MV James Joyce, to handle the surge in demand.

From our position at the terminal, our photographer has captured photos showing long lines of vehicles, groups of foot passengers carrying luggage, and port staff coordinating efforts to ease congestion.

Authorities are advising non-essential travelers to consider rescheduling their journeys where possible and to monitor updates from ferry operators closely.

(Photos: Martin Cavaney/Herald)

Community

Festive celebrations at St Davids Cathedral this weekend

Published

23 hours ago

December 21, 2024

Tom Sinclair

ST DAVIDS Cathedral is set to host two special events on Sunday (Dec 22), offering a blend of joyful participation and traditional carol singing to mark the Christmas season.

In the morning, families are invited to the Scratch Nativity at 11:00am. Attendees are encouraged to come dressed as wise men, angels, sheep, or shepherds and take part in an unrehearsed retelling of the Christmas story. Canon Leigh described the event as: “Complete, wonderful chaos for an hour… but with some poignant, thought-provoking moments to centre ourselves on the real meaning of Christmas.”

Later in the evening, the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols by Candlelight will take place at 7:00pm, featuring the Cathedral Choir. The event, steeped in tradition, will see the cathedral bathed in candlelight as carols and scripture readings fill the historic space.

Doors will open at 5:45pm for those seeking unreserved seating, and a large turnout is expected for this beloved Christmas celebration.