News
Haverfordwest: Annual duck race was a great fundraising success

HAVERFORDWEST played host to a duck race on Easter Saturday (Apr 1) in aid of the HaverHub community project. To raise funds for the continued redevelopment of the old Post Office, hundreds of rubber ducks were sent down the Cleddau on a day packed with games, crafts and prizes.
With support from Paddle West – a new company looking to bring canoes and activity back onto the Cleddau, which is also

The Friars Vaults’ bunny walked around the town today handing out chocolate lollies to the children on our travels buttercup was invited to sit in the canoe on the riverside we even had a photo with the mayor (Pic Herald)
officially launched on the same day – there was free entry to the HaverHub Yard behind the old Post Office for themed arts and crafts and fun activities for children.
It was a fun day out for all, providing music, food and prizes, with Trehale Farm supplying gourmet local burgers, and the sale of both soft and hot drinks.
The race itself took place at 2.30pm on the Old Bridge,
There were cash prizes for the £1 ducks and several local sponsored treats for deluxe ducks at £5, such as a meal for two at El Sabor, a large bouquet of flowers from Tussie Mussie, haircuts from both CJ Salon and Sam’s Hair Studio, a set of nails from Lauren Smith’s Beauty Box, a stunt scooter from Pretty Sweet as well as a canoe session with Paddle West.
HaverHub coordinator Gitti Coats explained that ‘there are no shortages of ideas for what could go on at the old Post Office’.
She said: “HaverHub is about fun, getting people involved early, so that they can see the changes as we make them, and feel like part of the unfolding story. And the contrast of ideas and events reflects the diverse, interesting and talented population in this area just waiting to get things happening.”
Previous functions have included a silent disco, a river of lanterns Halloween event and an evening with multi-award winning medium Karen Wilson, and in the future HaverHub plan to host a musical evening with Tempus Vocal Group and guests, a Classic Motorbike show, as well as a community banquet for the Royal Wedding and FA Cup final screenings.
The day was a fantastic success with everyone having a great time. Herald photographers were on hand to catch all the action.

Exciting times: Ducks enter the water on Easter Saturday (Pic Herald)
News
Car crashes into house in St Davids

EMERGENCY services were called after a car crashed into a house on Nun Street in St Davids on Thursday (Apr 24).
Dyfed-Powys Police and Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service attended the scene at around 4:35pm following reports of a single-vehicle collision.
On arrival, they found that a car had collided with a residential property. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.
The road remained open while the vehicle was recovered.
A spokesperson for Dyfed-Powys Police said: “Dyfed-Powys Police attended a report of a single-vehicle road traffic collision where a car collided with a property on Nun Street, St Davids, at around 4:35pm yesterday. No injuries were reported, and the road remained open while the vehicle was recovered.”
Community
Milford Haven and Neyland Police issue appeal for missing man

POLICE are appealing for information to help locate a 54-year-old man who has been reported missing from the Milford Haven area.
Neil is described as being around 6ft 2in tall with a shaved head. He has tattoos on his arms and one of his fingers, and sometimes wears glasses.
He was last seen on Friday afternoon (Apr 26) wearing a black Superdry hoodie, ripped jeans, and orange and black Nike Air trainers. Neil is believed to be on foot.
Anyone with information that could help is urged to contact Dyfed-Powys Police: | Online portal
| 101@dyfed-powys.police.uk
| Call 101, quoting reference 262 of April 26.
Community
Fire service delivers vital kit to Ukraine

Wales joins UK’s largest firefighting aid convoy
MID and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service (MAWWFRS) has taken part in the UK’s largest ever convoy delivering vital firefighting equipment to Ukraine, joining 17 other Fire and Rescue Services (FRSs) from across the country.
The convoy, coordinated by FIRE AID and supported by the UK Government, left the UK in early April. It travelled through France, Germany and Poland, delivering over 30 fire service vehicles and more than 15,000 items of equipment to support Ukrainian firefighters on the front line of the ongoing war.
Since the Russian invasion in 2022, UK fire services have donated 119 vehicles and over 200,000 pieces of equipment to Ukraine. Each participating service ensured local needs were met before donating surplus kit.
Watch Manager Rob Kershaw represented MAWWFRS on the convoy. He said:
“It’s been a privilege to be part of this convoy and to represent both FIRE AID and Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service.
We received invaluable support and assistance from fire and police services across every country we passed through. Their help in coordinating, escorting, and hosting the convoy was outstanding.”
Chief Fire Officer Roger Thomas KFSM added:
“MAWWFRS is proud to support our colleagues in Ukraine by donating and delivering essential equipment.
The events in Ukraine have deeply affected the fire and rescue community, and this convoy is a demonstration of our ongoing commitment to helping those still working under extreme conditions.”
The donated equipment will support firefighters in Ukraine who continue to operate in war zones to save lives and protect property—often at great personal risk. Since the conflict began, 100 Ukrainian firefighters have been killed and 431 injured. A total of 411 fire stations and 1,700 firefighting vehicles have been destroyed.
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