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TenFoot Swim ‘Wales’ Toughest Sea Swim’

Published

8 years ago

February 21, 2018

Chris Williams: With team members from main sponsors, FBM Holidays

THE TENFOOT Swim, dubbed by many of the competitors in the inaugural 2017 event as ‘the toughest sea swim in Wales’ returns this July 21st for its second year. Set against the picturesque backdrop of Tenby’s famous North Beach and boat-filled harbour, the TenFoot is designed by the organisers for the serious competitor to challenge themselves in what has already become a ‘must-do’ event for the ultra-competitive swimmer.

Dubbed as a swim, and not a race, the purpose of the swim is to challenge yourself, rather than compete against others. The swim itself is a 5km open sea course, that begins in Tenby, but ends in neighbouring village of Saundersfoot, hence the name TenFoot. In 2017, the event received rave reviews not only for the challenge it posed the competitors but also for its efforts in providing safety to all of the swimmers in the water. This year will see the field increase in competitor size to fit demand, with the organisers keen to stress that whilst the participant numbers have gone up so have the number of safety boats that will be in the water this year.

The swim will take place on Saturday 21th July 2018 (or in the event of bad weather on the day the event will be moved to Saturday 4th August 2018), and the organisers would also like to announce that entry into this year’s race is now officially open, with more information on how to take part available on the official TenFoot website.

The race concept was created by the team that also run the annual New Years Day Swim in Saundersfoot, so the event is primarily geared up as a charity event, with all proceeds going to Wales Air Ambulance, The Dai Rees Foundation and a charity yet to be chosen by public vote. All competitors will get free entry to the charity concert, and the event itself is coupled with an accompanying trek, run and a concert will take place on Saturday 21st July 2018.

In its second year, local holiday lettings agency, FBM Holidays of Tenby are proud to sponsor the main swim event, after championing the swim last year. Chris Williams (pictured), one of the organisers of the event has said that “Last year’s race created a really special buzz in the area, with both Tenby and Saundersfoot communities coming together. This year, we want the event to be bigger and better and we have more planned for the entire weekend, but the event is about the swim and its amazing competitors, who really want to challenge themselves.”

Marketing executive for FBM Holidays, Thom James has said of the event, “FBM Holidays are immensely proud to be able to sponsor this event this year. The 2017 event did so much for the area and we hope it goes from strength to strength. We wish all those who sign up good luck, and we can’t wait to see you at the start line on the North Beach come July.”

More information and details on how to register can be found at here, where you can also help decide the third charity to benefit from the charity fund.

Crime

Man charged with strangulation and assault offences after October incident

Published

12 hours ago

December 14, 2025

Court Reporter

A MAN recorded in court as having no fixed abode has appeared before magistrates charged with intentional strangulation and two further assault offences.

Michael Sudbury, 50, whose address was not read out in court, but in Herald records is Glan Hafan, Llangwm, appeared before the bench facing multiple charges.

The charges relate to an incident on 22 October 2025 and include:

Intentional strangulation, contrary to section 75A of the Serious Crime Act 2015
Common assault
Assault by beating

No further details of the alleged incident were opened in court, and no plea was entered at this stage.

Sudbury was remanded on conditional bail, with the case listed to return to magistrates later this month.

Crime

Haverfordwest man sent to Crown Court on multiple serious charges

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12 hours ago

December 14, 2025

Court Reporter

Defendant remanded in custody

A HAVERFORDWEST man has been sent to Swansea Crown Court to stand trial on a series of A 49-year-old Haverfordwest resident has been committed to Swansea Crown Court to face trial on multiple serious charges deemed too grave for magistrates to handle.

David Guy, of Market Street, Haverfordwest, appeared before Haverfordwest magistrates facing a series of allegations stemming from a single case. The charges, which were not detailed in open court, include:

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm (ABH)
A second count of assault
Criminal damage
An additional allegation of interpersonal violence
A public order offence

Magistrates declined jurisdiction, determining that the matters exceeded their sentencing powers, and sent the case in its entirety to Swansea Crown Court.

Guy was remanded in custody pending his next appearance. The court register notes: “Sent to Crown Court for trial in custody – next hearing at Swansea Crown Court.”

A date for the initial Crown Court hearing will be set administratively. Guy will remain in custody until then.

The Pembrokeshire Herald will provide further updates as the case progresses in the Crown Court.

Crime

Castlemartin man back before magistrates over multiple alleged assaults

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12 hours ago

December 14, 2025

Court Reporter

Defendant remanded on conditional bail ahead of further hearing

A CASTLEMARTIN man has appeared repeatedly before magistrates this month over a string A 40-year-old man from Castlemartin has made repeated appearances before magistrates this month in connection with a series of serious alleged offences, including assault occasioning actual bodily harm (ABH), intentional non-fatal strangulation, common assault, and criminal damage.

Anthony Alcock, of Pwll Street, Castlemartin, is facing six linked charges stemming from incidents said to have occurred earlier this year. These appear to relate to the same complainant in what is understood to be a single ongoing domestic abuse prosecution.

During recent administrative hearings at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court, Alcock did not enter pleas while matters of bail and case management were addressed.

Charges Include:

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm (ABH)
Intentional non-fatal strangulation
Common assault on a woman
Criminal damage in a domestic context
Additional assault allegations involving the same complainant
Breach of bail conditions

Alcock was initially granted conditional bail but was subsequently brought before the court on two occasions for alleged breaches. On those instances, magistrates remanded him in custody ahead of further hearings. He was later re-granted conditional bail, subject to strict conditions such as no contact with the complainant and exclusion from specified locations.

Magistrates have now declined jurisdiction, ruling that the case—particularly the more serious charges involving non-fatal strangulation—is too grave for summary trial. It has been committed to Swansea Crown Court for plea, trial, or sentencing.

No detailed evidence has been presented in open court at this preliminary stage. Alcock remains on conditional bail pending his next appearance at the Crown Court.