News

Volunteers add a splash of colour to much-loved Community Centre

Published

8 years ago

February 26, 2018

A DAY of decorating has seen South Hook LNG add its support to the huge community effort that is breathing new life into the Hubberston & Hakin Community Centre.

During one of the Company’s regular Community Days, volunteers painted the Centre’s coffee bar and foyer, helping to spruce up the venue and support current efforts to revitalise the Centre as the heart of the community.

“The South Hook team was only too willing to help,” commented PR Manager Mariam Dalziel.

“There are many people in our community working hard to ensure the success of the Centre, and we are pleased to have contributed to those efforts. It’s a place that holds a lot of fond memories for many of the team at South Hook,” she said.

Leased from Pembrokeshire County Council, a Board of Trustees has established a community-led charity to manage the Centre, encouraging involvement from a wide range of community groups. Regular activities held at the Centre already include a daily playgroup, senior citizen lunches and afternoon teas, keep fit classes, art and craft workshops, Hubberston WI, and many other activities. March sees the addition of two new classes to be added to the Centre’s growing time table.

With the aim of encouraging greater use of the building, the Centre’s Trustees are actively promoting the Community Centre on social media with a Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/hhcyc/ and an email booking system [email protected].

Secretary of the Centre’s trustees Viv Stoddart said: “The South Hook team did an amazing transformation of the Centre’s two key areas. The trustees are so grateful for their efforts and the quality of their workmanship.

“The Centre was under threat of closure, but now, thanks to the community coming together, and the support of local companies such as South Hook LNG, the Centre’s future looks bright.”

Crime

Man sentenced for stalking Milford Haven woman

Published

3 hours ago

March 15, 2026

Court Reporter

Restraining order imposed by Haverfordwest magistrates

A MAN has been sentenced after admitting stalking a woman in Milford Haven.

Andrew Richards, 39, of High Street, Neyland, appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court for sentence on Monday (Mar 9).

Richards had previously pleaded guilty to stalking without fear, alarm or distress, contrary to section 2A(1) and (4) of the Protection from Harassment Act 1997.

The court heard that between December 2, 2025 and February 15, 2026, he pursued a course of conduct which amounted to the stalking of Tamsin Matthias and which he knew, or ought to have known, amounted to harassment.

Magistrates imposed a community order running until September 8, 2027.

As part of the order, Richards must undertake alcohol treatment for nine months under the direction of the probation service.

He must also complete up to twenty days of rehabilitation activity as directed by probation.

Richards was ordered to pay a £120 fine, £500 compensation to the victim, £85 prosecution costs and a £114 surcharge.

The court made a restraining order lasting until September 8, 2027.

Under the order, Richards must not contact the victim directly or indirectly and must not post, or cause to be posted, any material on social media or the internet referring to her directly or indirectly.

The court heard a victim personal statement from the complainant, which was read to the court by the prosecutor.

The case was prosecuted by Dennis Davies, with Richards represented by Mike Kelleher.

The hearing was before magistrates Mrs J Morris, Mr C Pattison and Mr J Steadman.

Crime

Man, 80, sentenced for stalking after campaign of unwanted emails and posters

Published

3 hours ago

March 15, 2026

Court Reporter

Restraining order imposed after Haverfordwest case

A MAN has been sentenced for stalking after admitting a campaign of unwanted contact and harassment in Haverfordwest.

Michael Lockheart, 80, of Daisy Lane, Haverfordwest, appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court for sentence on Monday (Mar 9).

The court had previously heard that between July 27 and September 10, 2025, Lockheart pursued a course of conduct which amounted to stalking.

The offence involved sending numerous unwanted emails after being told to stop making contact, putting up defamatory posters in public places, and sending malicious correspondence to the complainant’s GP and local authority.

Lockheart had entered a guilty plea to stalking without fear, alarm or distress, contrary to section 2A(1) and (4) of the Protection from Harassment Act 1997, on January 27, 2026.

Magistrates imposed a community order running until March 8, 2028.

As part of that order, Lockheart must undergo non-residential mental health treatment for 12 months under Dr Cormac Duffy, as directed by probation.

He must also complete up to 25 days of rehabilitation activity.

Lockheart was ordered to pay £1,000 compensation, a £600 fine, £85 costs and a £114 surcharge.

The court also made a restraining order lasting until March 8, 2028.

Under that order, he must not seek, approach or communicate with the complainant by any means, directly or indirectly. He must not knowingly enter any address where she is living, and must not post, or cause to be posted, any material online or on social media referring to her directly or by implication.

A victim personal statement was read to the court by the prosecutor.