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Tenby: TenFoot Trek to return for summer

Published

8 years ago

June 20, 2018

Chris Williams (Tenfoot Swim & Trek) and Ed Spence (FBM)

THE TENFOOT TREK, which will take place at the same time as the Tenfoot Swim in Tenby, will make its return to the Pembrokeshire summer calendar this year.

The event, which runs as part of and alongside the larger TenFoot Swim event will be available to walkers looking to follow the exploits of the swimmers as they navigate ‘Wales’ toughest open sea swim’, leaving Tenby and ending up in Saundersfoot after a gruelling 5km.

After seeing off the swimmers from Tenby’s North Beach on July 21, participants will then embark on a walk – or trek – along the coastal path from Tenby to Saundersfoot.

According to Chris Williams, one of the organisers of the event: “Walkers will not only take in the breath-taking views of our Pembrokeshire Coast but also be able to track the progress of the swimmers as they swim the 5k distance which promises to be a spectacular sight!”

The TenFoot Swim and Trek is a charity event with all of the proceeds going to Wales Air Ambulance and two local charities, the Dai Rees Foundation, and one which has yet to be chosen by public vote.

Local estate agency FBM is sponsoring the ‘Trek’ event, with the holiday letting department sponsoring the main event as a whole.

Ed Spence, Estates Manager for the Tenby branch of FBM said: “The whole TenFoot experience was a huge success in its first year, and so we were delighted when the opportunity to sponsor the Trek came around, as it is great to be involved in such a brilliant event that does so much for important, local and national charities.”

Entry to the Trek is £15 per person and entrants will receive a Tenfoot Trek t-shirt and medal.

Entry to the Tenfoot Swim has now closed as it has sold out with 300 swimmers entered, and the organisers wish to thank everyone involved for making this event so popular, and point out that there are very limited spaces available for the Footstep Run the day before also.

Community

Community gathers to remember Corrina Baker

Published

3 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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4 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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4 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.