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Pupils to have work displayed at Tate

Published

8 years ago

March 22, 2018

A PEMBROKESHIRE school has been selected to have the work of their pupils put on display at one of the UK’s premier art venues.

The Meads School, Milford Haven is one of 32 Welsh schools that will have their talents showcased at a Tate Exchange exhibition in London.

The accolade comes after the school became involved in the Lead Creative Schools Scheme in 2017, a £20 million Welsh Government and Arts Council of Wales joint funded scheme.

Lead Creative Schools Scheme is designed to use creative techniques to improve attainment, develop the skills of teachers and reduce the impact of deprivation in Wales’ primary, secondary and special schools.

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“We are passionate about providing rich creative educational experiences in our school and the Lead Creative Schools Scheme helps us develop that,” said the school’s Interim Headteacher Sonja Groves.

“The work that will be displayed at The Tate, will be in the form of video, photos, collages, drawings and children’s diaries.

“It will also feature our wonderful ‘Creative Shed’ that the pupils worked on with our creative practitioners.”

The school’s creative shed is a learning area that encourages the pupils to express themselves imaginatively which impacts on raising literacy levels.

It is used for writing, drawing, painting, dancing and performing and was developed through the guidance and inspiration of Jacob Gough, a set designer and the school’s main practitioner. “The pupils loved every minute of it, and the staff learned and developed skills alongside the children,” added Mrs Groves,

“Jacob collaborated with other creative practitioners such as story tellers and artists who brought other dimensions to the project.

“By accessing skilled creative practitioners like these, our pupils and staff have received a tremendous opportunity to develop new skills.

“We have loved being part of this fabulous project.”

Community

Community gathers to remember Corrina Baker

Published

6 hours ago

December 17, 2025

Tom Sinclair

Lanterns and balloons released in emotional acts of remembrance

FAMILY, friends and members of the local community came together to remember Corrina Baker at a series of moving events held across west Wales this week.

Corrina’s funeral took place on Monday (Dec 15), a month after her death, with a public service held at St Mary’s Church. Mourners lined the route as her coffin was carried on its final journey in an elegant horse-drawn carriage, before a private cremation later took place at Parc Gwyn crematorium in Narberth.

Later that evening, shortly after 6:00pm, friends and relatives gathered at the Quayside in Cardigan for the first of two acts of remembrance to celebrate her life. Lanterns were lit and released into the night sky above the town as some of Corrina’s favourite songs were played.

On Tuesday afternoon (Dec 16), a second tribute was held near the location where Corrina was found. Twenty-one pink balloons — one for each year of her life — were released into a clear blue sky, each carrying personal messages in her memory.

Floral tributes continue to be laid at the Netpool, while a GoFundMe appeal set up in Corrina’s memory has raised more than £2,300. She has been described by those who knew her as “funny and bright”.

Dyfed-Powys Police have confirmed that their investigation into the circumstances surrounding Ms Baker’s death is ongoing. A 29-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of murder has been released on bail while inquiries continue.

(Photos: Stuart Ladd/Herald)

Community

Six untaxed vehicles seized in Milford Haven police operation

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6 hours ago

December 17, 2025

Tom Sinclair

SIX untaxed and abandoned vehicles were seized during a joint roads policing operation in Milford Haven on Tuesday morning.

Officers from the Milford Haven Neighbourhood Policing and Prevention Team (NPPT) worked alongside the Pembrokeshire Roads Policing Team as part of targeted enforcement across the town.

In addition to the vehicle seizures, a number of traffic offence reports were issued to drivers during the operation.

Police said the action formed part of ongoing efforts to improve road safety and tackle vehicle-related offences in the Milford Haven area.

Community

Candlelit carol service brings community together in Milford Haven

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6 hours ago

December 17, 2025

Tom Sinclair

ST KATHARINE and St Peter’s Church in Milford Haven hosted its annual Candlelit Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, bringing together members of the community for a traditional celebration of Christmas.

The service featured readings from the Mayor of Milford Haven, representatives of the Soroptimists, Milford Haven Amateur Operatic Society, the Headteacher and Head Prefects of Milford Haven School, Milford Haven Town Band, and NCI Wooltack Point.

Music for the evening was provided by organist Seimon Morris, Milford Haven Town Band and the Milford Haven Cluster Band, whose performances added to the atmosphere of the candlelit service.

The Friends of St Katharine and St Peter’s Church thanked all those involved and wished the community a happy Christmas.