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Will Holland announced as head chef of exciting new Welsh beachside restaurant

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12 years ago

March 31, 2014

It has been announced that Chef Will Holland will take charge of Coast, a stunning new beachside restaurant opening in April at Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire. Will said that heading up the kitchens at Coast represented a ‘dream career opportunity’ and that working with business owners with a proven track record of amazing achievements ‘together with Coast’s incredible location, overlooking Coppet Hall beach, in an exciting new-build restaurant and in a region renowned for great produce felt too good to be true’.

He moves to the area and plans to build on his previous reputation for delivering exciting food. Coast will be a restaurant that shouts simplicity delivered with plenty of imagination. Having started looking at the impressive list of local Pembrokeshire producers, Will is looking forward to creating a restaurant destination that the county can be proud of. Will Holland has spent the last fifteen years working in some of the best restaurants and hotels in the UK, and has made numerous appearances on TV, including Great British Menu and Saturday Kitchen.

Coast, which has received funding from the Welsh Government’s Tourism Investment Support Scheme, is a new project from Neil Kedward and Zoe Agar, the team behind The Grove Narberth, the highly rated luxury hotel in the same county. It will seat up to 80 on the spacious front terrace, with a further 55 indoor guests and an additional 12 in the Cafe bar, and is scheduled to open in April.

Gary Davies, Regional Strategy Director at South West Wales Tourism Partnership said: “Coast will be a most welcome development to the entire area, building on the growing and exciting success of Pembrokeshire as a visitor destination of distinction.”

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Narbelles WI support Food Bank with festive donation

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16 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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2 days 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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2 days 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)