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Duck race at Cresswell Quay was quacking!

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A FANTASTIC turnout of hundreds of people of all ages at Cresswell Quay on Saturday (Aug 11) enjoyed the Narberth and Whitland Rotary Club’s duck race and pig roast. The tide brought with it a flotilla of boats to weigh anchor opposite the Cresselly Arms pub.

At 8pm on high tide, the numbered plastic ducks were launched by Adrian Thomas from Narberth & Whitland Round Table. He guided them away from the grassy river bank using his canoe and they then sailed gracefully down the river. Adrian also took the time to collect them up afterwards.

During the evening 20 Rotarians had various tasks, including selling the ducks and serving both vegetarian food and the pig, carved up by award-winning butcher Andrew Rees.

The members of the club wish to express their sincere thanks to The Grove Hotel, Megna Cuisine, Get Stuffed Pizza House, The Contented Sole, The Amroth Arms, Ultracomida, Tavernspite Garden Centre and Maria’s Tapas bar at Picton Castle. These businesses were extremely generous in the variety of food they donated.

 

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Jack Castle, a solo guitarist and vocalist kept the spectators entertained with a wide repertoire of 60’s rock and blues number throughout the evening. He performed under cover of the show trailer, supplied by Gravell’s Narberth.

From that vantage point, Club President Tony Ensom used the microphone to announce cheque presentations to Blood Bikes Pembs, Narberth First responders, RNLI, Pembroke Ladies Guild, Tenovus Cancer Care and Wales Air Ambulance. The money came from the proceeds of the ‘That’ll Be The Day’ Concert at Folly Farm held by the Rotary Club in July.

The duck race’s first prize of £50 was won by Mrs Ballard, a visitor on holiday who wanted the winnings donated to the First Responders. President Tony also offered thanks to Colin and John Evans, the landlords at the Quay, for an excellent welcome as always.

The next event at Cresswell Quay to be organised by The Rotary Club will be later in the summer when they host the Rotary Ride 2018 in aid of Prostate Cancer and Tenovus.

Sunday September 2 will see cyclists choose one of three routes for a 10, 27 or 50 mile ride which starts at Bloomfield Community Centre and finishes at The Cresselly Arms where a two course buffet will be served. To avoid congestion the 10 mile route starts at 10.45; the 27 Mile route starts at 10.15 and the 50 mile route starts at 9.45.

For more information and to enter the ride go www.rotarywales.co.uk/bikeride

Anyone wishing to learn more about the Rotary Club of Narberth & Whitland, which is dual gender with 34 members, can contact the Club Secretary Sue Pridmore on email [email protected]

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Tractor run lights up Pembrokeshire and raises funds for charity

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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.

(Image: Nia Marshall/Facebook)

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Ferry Terminal ‘extremely busy’ due to ongoing Holyhead closure

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PEMBROKE DOCK Ferry Terminal has been experiencing significant congestion today as ferry services remain under immense pressure following the closure of Holyhead Port earlier this month.

The disruption, caused by storm damage, has rerouted ferry traffic through Pembrokeshire, leading to long queues and crowded facilities at the terminal.

The Herald can confirm that it has been very busy today with cars, lorries, and foot passengers queuing in large numbers. Staff are working tirelessly to manage the influx, directing vehicles and assisting passengers as they prepare to board the heavily booked ferries.

A spokesperson for the Port of Milford Haven said: “We are working closely with ferry operators and local authorities to ensure traffic flows as smoothly as possible, but the sheer volume of vehicles is causing unavoidable delays.”

Travelers are being urged to arrive early for their sailings and to remain patient as the terminal operates at full capacity.

Both Stena Line and Irish Ferries have increased capacity on their Pembrokeshire routes, deploying larger vessels, including the Stena Adventurer and the MV James Joyce, to handle the surge in demand.

From our position at the terminal, our photographer has captured photos showing long lines of vehicles, groups of foot passengers carrying luggage, and port staff coordinating efforts to ease congestion.

Authorities are advising non-essential travelers to consider rescheduling their journeys where possible and to monitor updates from ferry operators closely.

(Photos: Martin Cavaney/Herald)

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Festive celebrations at St Davids Cathedral this weekend

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ST DAVIDS Cathedral is set to host two special events on Sunday (Dec 22), offering a blend of joyful participation and traditional carol singing to mark the Christmas season.

In the morning, families are invited to the Scratch Nativity at 11:00am. Attendees are encouraged to come dressed as wise men, angels, sheep, or shepherds and take part in an unrehearsed retelling of the Christmas story. Canon Leigh described the event as: “Complete, wonderful chaos for an hour… but with some poignant, thought-provoking moments to centre ourselves on the real meaning of Christmas.”

Later in the evening, the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols by Candlelight will take place at 7:00pm, featuring the Cathedral Choir. The event, steeped in tradition, will see the cathedral bathed in candlelight as carols and scripture readings fill the historic space.

Doors will open at 5:45pm for those seeking unreserved seating, and a large turnout is expected for this beloved Christmas celebration.

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