CAREW CASTLE will host its annual Classic Car Show on Monday, May 4, from 10:00am to 3:00pm.

The popular event, one of the highlights of the local spring calendar, will see classic and vintage cars, motorbikes and military vehicles on display against the historic backdrop of Carew Castle.

Vehicles from across south Wales are expected to take part, with the show again offering a day out for motoring enthusiasts, families and visitors to the castle.

There will also be live music throughout the day from local folk band Razor Bill, along with a mini funfair run by Pembrokeshire Attractions.

Food and drink will be available on site, with Nest Tearoom serving light lunches, homemade cakes and coffee. Fresh bacon rolls will also be on sale in the Walled Garden.

Families visiting over the Bank Holiday weekend can also take part in Time Traveller’s Quest, a new treasure hunt running daily from Saturday, May 2, between 10:00am and 4:00pm.

The self-led activity invites children and families to explore Carew Castle’s past, travelling from the Iron Age through the Medieval and Elizabethan periods and into World War Two.

Using a smartphone, participants can uncover clues and secrets hidden within the castle walls as part of an interactive journey through history.

The treasure hunt costs £2.50 per child, with normal admission fees applying. It is bilingual in Welsh and English and includes stepped access.

The manager of Carew Castle, Daisy Hughes said: “The Classic Car Show is always one of the most anticipated events in our calendar.

“It brings together a wonderful mix of heritage, community and family fun, and there is always a fantastic atmosphere on the day.

“With live music, fairground rides and plenty to explore around the site, it promises to be a brilliant Bank Holiday day.”

No advance booking is required.

The event is weather dependent and may be cancelled in poor conditions.

For the latest updates, visit www.carewcastle.com or follow Carew Castle and Tidal Mill on Facebook.

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Classic day out: Carew Castle will host its annual car show on Monday, May 4 (Pic: Carew Castle).

DENTISTS have warned that NHS dentistry in Wales is at a “make or break” point, with access to treatment now ranking as one of the biggest local concerns for voters ahead of the Senedd election.

The British Dental Association said new polling by YouGov showed local dentistry services were now a top doorstep issue in Wales, with 30% of adults naming it as one of the most important issues in their local area.

That places dentistry ahead of crime and education, both on 14%, and above job opportunities, which were cited by 27% of respondents.

The poll also found that 79% of people in Wales believe the Welsh Government should be doing more to improve NHS dentistry, while only 11% think ministers are doing all they reasonably can.

According to the BDA, unmet need for NHS dentistry now stands at around a third of the adult population in Wales. One in five people said they had tried but failed to get an NHS dental appointment in the past two years, while a further 13% said they had not tried because they assumed they would be unable to secure one.

The professional body said the figures suggest Wales may now be the worst place in Britain to be an NHS dental patient.

The warning comes after controversial dental reforms were introduced in Wales on April 1. The BDA says the changes were forced through without proper testing and have already led some practices to return NHS contracts or reduce their NHS commitment.

It is calling for a “safety net” for struggling practices, including a pause on implementation until 2027 while further improvements are worked up.

The association is also calling for a break from what it describes as chronic underfunding, better protection for vulnerable patients, and a change of tone from the next Welsh Government.

Russell Gidney, Chair of the BDA’s Welsh General Dental Practice Committee, said: “NHS dentistry in Wales was already in crisis, and without decisive action things are set to go from bad to worse.

“Untested reforms have already seen many dentists walk away from the NHS. Whoever forms the next government will need a plan to guarantee the future of this service.

“For voters facing access and cost of living crises dentistry matters. Political choices mean it is now a real concern on the doorstep – polling ahead of crime, education and even jobs as a top-flight issue facing Wales.

“Our message to all candidates and all parties is very clear: dentistry is on the ballot paper in this election. And the public will measure how you choose to respond.

“This is a service millions of voters depend on. Meaningful action will be rewarded. Complacency will be punished.”

The Welsh Government has defended its reforms, saying the new contract is designed to “make NHS dentistry more accessible, fairer and sustainable,” with a stronger focus on prevention and prioritising patients based on clinical need.

The YouGov survey of 1,092 Welsh adults was carried out between February 2 and February 9, 2026.

SAMUEL Kurtz has backed Welsh Conservative plans to expand free childcare for working families across Pembrokeshire and Ceredigion.

The Conservative candidate for the new Ceredigion Penfro constituency said the proposals would ease pressure on parents struggling with the rising cost of living.

Under the plans, up to 30 hours of funded childcare per week would be extended to working parents of children aged from nine months to four years.

At present, funded childcare in Wales is largely focused on children aged three and four, with eligible working parents able to access up to 30 hours a week. However, many families do not qualify for the full offer, while others struggle to find suitable provision locally, particularly in rural areas.

The Welsh Conservatives say their proposal would help parents return to work sooner and reduce the financial strain faced by families during a child’s earliest years.

The plans also include support for informal childcare arrangements, with grandparents who help provide childcare able to receive up to £200 per month per child.

Mr Kurtz said: “Families across Pembrokeshire and Ceredigion are feeling the pinch, and childcare costs are a huge part of that pressure, especially for younger children where support is currently very limited.

“These plans would make a real difference locally by extending up to 30 hours of free childcare a week to working parents from when their child is just nine months old right through to school age.

“That is a major step forward from the current system, which is largely focused on children aged three and four and often does not work for families in rural areas like ours.

“By expanding childcare, cutting income tax and keeping council tax under control, we can ease the cost of living and help more parents get back into work.”

Alongside the childcare expansion, the Welsh Conservatives are also proposing a cut to income tax and measures aimed at keeping council tax rises under control.

The party says the package would support working households, improve access to childcare in rural communities, and help strengthen the local economy by allowing more parents to remain in work.