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After dark events return to Oakwood

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6 years ago

July 26, 2018

WALES’ biggest theme park, Oakwood, will be opening its doors into the night as the park’s popular ‘after dark’ events return for another year.

The Pembrokeshire-based attraction will stay open until 10pm twice a week throughout August, giving visitors the chance to ride, dance and sing as the sun goes down.

The events, taking place every Wednesday and Saturday, except Wednesday August 29, with Bank Holiday Monday August 27 instead, will feature live bands, DJs, paint parties and illuminated rides lighting up the sky.

Adrenaline-filled rollercoasters such as Megafobia and Speed will see their tracks up in lights, allowing guests to take a spin on them in the dark. Visitors will also be able to take a late-night dip on the wet and wild Waterfalls and Drenched, as well as fly through the night on Peter Pan’s Magical World of Neverland.

The events will welcome the return of the popular Colourfest UV Paint Party, where visitors will be able to join in the fun and get covered in brightly coloured paint. Guests wanting to attend are urged to bring white tops – which they do not mind getting covered in paint – and join in the fun, dancing to the music.

New to this year, the park will also host its own ‘KaraOAKe’ where visitors of all ages will be encouraged to join in and sing along to their favourite songs on the lawn led by local singer, Lowri Wyn.

Attendees will be able to enjoy entertainment from local musicians and bands, who will play a mix of originals and classic songs, professional dancers, as well as DJs who will play today’s most popular hits, while a firework display will bring the festivities to a close.

Set in 90 acres of spectacular Pembrokeshire countryside, Oakwood Theme Park is Wales’ biggest theme park with more than 30 exhilarating attractions, including five adrenaline rides to enjoy.

Taking place for only one month a year, the after dark events have proven very popular with more than 20,000 attendees last year. Visitors can save up to 20% on tickets by booking online 48 hours in advance of their visit.

Interested musicians, singers and bands should get in touch via email to guestservices@oakwoodthemepark.co.uk for more information.

Community

Emergency call outage affected Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire

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53 seconds ago

December 23, 2024

Tom Sinclair

RESIDENTS in parts of Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire faced difficulties contacting emergency services via the 999 landline number on Sunday (Dec 17) due to a temporary outage.

Dyfed-Powys Police issued alerts on social media, warning residents of potential issues when trying to dial 999 from landlines in affected areas. Locations impacted included Pembroke, Manorbier, Carew, and surrounding areas.

In a statement, police advised: “You may have faced problems calling 999 from a landline in the Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire area. Places likely to have been affected were Pembroke, Manorbier, Carew. Please try calling from a mobile phone as mobile networks may have been working normally. Normal service will be restored as soon as possible. Non-emergencies can be reported online. Please look out for further updates.”

Later in the day, an update confirmed that the 999 landline service had been restored in the Llangrannog and Llanteg areas.

The temporary disruption raised concerns about access to emergency services in rural areas, where mobile coverage can sometimes be unreliable.

Authorities urged residents to remain vigilant and use alternative communication methods in the event of future disruptions. Further updates are expected as investigations into the cause of the outage continue.

For non-emergency issues, residents can continue to report incidents via the Dyfed-Powys Police website or contact their local police station directly.

Community

Police and council in collaborative effort to tackle fly grazing

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6 mins ago

December 23, 2024

Tom Sinclair

IT WAS confirmed this week Pembrokeshire County council is teaming up with Dyfed-Powys Police in a bid to tackle a growing problem of horses on public areas in the county.

The move comes after the County has witnessed a significant increase in incidents of horses being left on public land and highways – known as fly-grazing.

Over the Christmas period the agencies will work operationally in a collaborative effort to alleviate the issue.

This joint approach is in response to community concerns and part of a wider initiative that will enable partner agencies to effectively address with the issue.

Members of the public can report fly grazing concerns by contacting [email protected] or 01437 764551.

Community

Tractor run lights up Pembrokeshire and raises funds for charity

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2 days ago

December 21, 2024

Tom Sinclair

THE PEMBROKESHIRE ILLUMINATED TRACTOR RUN took place today (Dec 21), raising funds for two vital charities: the Catrin Vaughan Foundation and Wales Air Ambulance.

Starting at Clarbeston Road AFC at 6:00pm, the brightly lit convoy of nearly 200 tractors made its way through Withybush Hospital and Haverfordwest High Street before finishing at the Pembrokeshire County Showground.

The annual event has become a highlight of the festive calendar, drawing large crowds to witness the spectacle of tractors adorned with colourful lights and decorations.

Funds raised from the event will support the Catrin Vaughan Foundation, which provides crucial assistance to families facing hardship, and the Wales Air Ambulance, delivering life-saving emergency medical care across the region.

Organisers praised the dedication of local farmers and volunteers, whose commitment ensures the event’s continued success year after year.

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