News

Tenby: New ‘Masterchefs’ at Avenue Centre

Published

7 years ago

May 1, 2018

SINCE January customers and staff at the Avenue Social Activity Centre in Tenby have been working together running the facility’s kitchen and catering services.

The move came about when some of the centre’s customers expressed an interest in food preparation, customer service and catering.

The opportunity arose for them to undertake work experience in the kitchen and to be involved in the food service process.

Staff at the Avenue supported the group in the kitchen developing their food preparation and service skills and improving their skills in communication and teamwork.

As a result the new ‘Masterchefs’ recently completed their Food Safety Level 1 training via the Workways+ project which is supported by the European Social Fund through the Welsh Government.

Anna Whitfield, senior team co-ordinator at the Avenue said: “The group have really enjoyed learning new skills and working together in the kitchen. There has been a real buzz about the place.

“In fact they inspired other customers at the centre and at The Anchorage in Pembroke Dock to also want to get involved so a second Food Safety course took place at the end of February.”

Said Ellie Brick, Performance and Quality Manager for Workways+: “It’s fantastic to see the group at the Avenue enjoying their work experience and training. They are keen to gain more skills so we will be looking at some more training in first aid and health and safety to help further develop their knowledge and opportunities.

“It is also good to see this has inspired others to try something new. I’m glad we’ve been able to help.”

Crime

Pembroke Dock resident faces court over dog control breaches

Published

2 hours ago

November 13, 2024

Court Reporter

PHILIP Murray, 52, of 11 Picton Place, Pembroke Dock, will appear at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Thursday (Nov 14) to face several charges of breaching a community protection notice. The notice, issued under the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014, required Murray to control his dogs in response to repeated disturbances.

The charges relate to incidents from May to September 2024, when Murray allegedly failed to comply with the restrictions set out in a notice issued on January 3, 2024. Court documents state that despite multiple warnings, Murray continued to disregard the order, leading to ongoing issues linked to his dogs’ behaviour.

If found guilty, Murray could face a Level 4 fine for each offence. The hearing is scheduled to take place from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm in Courtroom 1, presided over by the Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire Adult Panel.

The case underscores the role of community protection notices in addressing persistent anti-social behavior.

Crime

Cilgerran driver banned for drug use on Cardigan high street

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2 hours ago

November 13, 2024

Court Reporter

A CILGERRAN motorist appeared before a district judge after driving on Cardigan High Street under the influence of cannabis.

On May 3, police officers on patrol detected a strong smell of cannabis from a Volkswagen Golf driven by Kim Haynes, 40.

A drugs wipe returned a positive result, with subsequent tests showing Haynes had 3.4 mcg of Delta-9 Tetrahydrocannabinol in her blood, above the legal limit of 2.

Haynes, of Sun Cottage, Church Street, Cilgerran, pleaded guilty to driving over the specified drug-drive limit. She was fined and ordered to pay a total of £365, including costs and a court surcharge, and was disqualified from driving for 12 months.

Crime

Motorist disqualified after cannabis-fuelled traffic collision

Published

3 hours ago

November 13, 2024

Court Reporter

A 21-YEAR-OLD driver has been disqualified after a traffic pile-up on the A40 following cannabis use.

Officers attended Arnold’s Hill, Slebech, on March 29 in response to a multi-vehicle collision involving Kayleigh Taylor, 21, whose Toyota Aygo was on the opposite carriageway.

“There was a smell of cannabis coming from the vehicle, so a drugs wipe was conducted, which returned a positive result,” said Crown Prosecutor Sian Vaughan. Further tests showed Taylor had 7.7 mcg of Delta-9 Tetrahydrocannabinol in her blood, above the legal limit of 2.

Taylor, of Princess Royal Way, Haverfordwest, admitted to driving over the specified drug-drive limit and possessing 266.1 grams of cannabis found in her vehicle.

District Judge Mark Layton sentenced her to a 12-month community order with 20 rehabilitation activity requirement days. She was disqualified from driving for 17 months, fined £80, and ordered to pay a £114 court surcharge and £85 costs.