News

Soft drink craving leads to driving ban

Published

6 years ago

December 6, 2018

A DRIVER who was banned for being over the limit made a ‘dreadful mistake’ by getting behind the wheel of his car to go and find some soft drinks.

Aidan Windsor, aged 21, of Primrose Close, Neyland, appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates Court on Tuesday (Dec 4) to plead guilty to a charge of driving whilst above the limit.

Windsor had told officers he had driven to get a soft drink as he couldn’t find any in his friend’s house.

Prosecuting, Hannah George told the Court: “On November 14, at twenty to nine in the morning the defendant was stopped driving his vehicle on the A478 at Glandy Cross.

“The police officer signalled for him to stop and he did so. He smelt strongly of intoxicants and he failed his roadside breath test.

“He was arrested and taken to Haverfordwest Police Station where a breathalyser test was done and his lowest reading was 55.”

The legal limit is 35.

Defending, Mike Kelleher added: “This is a young man of hitherto clean character who made a dreadful mistake on this morning.

“He had been out the night before but when he woke up he couldn’t find a soft drink so made his way out and he was on his way to the garage to buy some soft drinks. It didn’t work out that way and he was stopped by the police.

“He was in work but his job requires a driving license. I would ask that you consider him a suitable candidate for the drink drive course as this will be beneficial for him.”

Magistrates told Windsor to take some soft drinks with him the next time he goes out and was disqualified from driving for 14 months.

He was also fined £120 for the incident and told to pay £85 in court costs and a £30 victim surcharge.

Windsor was offered the chance to take the drink drive course but was warned that he would be back in court for a much more serious offence if he was caught driving during his ban.

Charity

Letterston dog show raises over £750 for local charities

Published

19 hours ago

December 25, 2024

Tom Sinclair

ON SUNDAY (Dec 22), Letterston Ring Craft successfully raised £755.55 for two Pembrokeshire-based charities during a fun dog show event. The funds were equally split between South Pembrokeshire Cat Rescue and Letterston Memorial Hall.

The event featured a variety of well-attended classes, including child handling and fancy dress, drawing participation from dog enthusiasts of all levels.

This fundraiser marked the first charitable event supporting South Pembrokeshire Cat Rescue. Founded and managed by Lizzy Austwick, the rescue organisation aids unwanted, feral, and sick cats across Pembrokeshire and responds to urgent cases in Carmarthenshire and Ceredigion. The rescue provides neutering support for stray and feral cats, directs owners to available resources, and specialises in helping stray cats with severe injuries, raising essential funds for their care.

For assistance, Lizzy can be contacted via the rescue’s Facebook page or at 07575 131443.

Letterston Ring Craft welcomes new members interested in training and showing their dogs, from local companion shows to prestigious events like Crufts. The club meets every other Sunday in Letterston, and further details can be found on their Facebook page.

Looking ahead, the next fun dog show is scheduled for early next year and will support Belle’s Story Charity. For more information or to get involved, contact Gentle Lowe at 07956 653401.

Charity

£3,800 donated to services across Withybush Hospital

Published

20 hours ago

December 25, 2024

Tom Sinclair

THE CAMROSE VINTAGE WORKING DAY team has donated £3,800 to services across Withybush Hospital.

Their 37^th annual event raised a record breaking £25,000, which has now been distributed among 26 local charities.

They donated the funds to the Stroke Ward, Specialist Respiratory Team, Chemo Day Unit and Heads Up! Hair Loss Initiative at Withybush Hospital. Each service received £950.

The Heads Up! initiative provides a person-centred, holistic hair loss service for cancer patients. It brings together healthcare and haircare professionals from local communities to give patients the knowledge and products needed to manage their hair loss with dignity and choice.

Katie Hancock, Fundraising Officer, said: “Thank you to Andrew, the team and the supporters of the Camrose Vintage Working Day for your generosity once again. Your donation to each service is amazing and will make a big difference. We are hugely grateful for your wonderful support.

“The support of our local communities enables us to provide services over and above what the NHS can provide in the three counties of Hywel Dda and we are extremely grateful for every donation we receive.”

Pictured above: Andrew James, Chairman of Camrose Vintage Working Day with Withybush Hospital staff from the Stroke Ward, Specialist Respiratory Team, Chemo Day Unit, Heads Up! Hair Loss initiative.

Community

Neyland Community Christmas Lunch a festive success

Published

21 hours ago

December 25, 2024

Tom Sinclair

NEYLAND TOWN COUNCIL rolled up their sleeves to support this year’s Community Christmas Lunch, spreading festive cheer and warm hospitality to attendees on Christmas Day at the Alumchine.

Councillors Steve Campodonic, David Devauden, Steve Thomas, and Brian Rothero began their efforts as early as 7:30am, working tirelessly to ensure the event ran smoothly.

The dedicated organisers, including Trish Campodonic, Pam, and Lloyd Hamilton, along with other volunteers, created a welcoming space filled with festive spirit and a delicious meal with all the trimmings.

The event brought together members of the community who might otherwise have spent the day alone, highlighting the warmth and generosity that Neyland is known for.

A heartfelt ‘Well done’ to everyone involved for making this Christmas lunch a resounding success and spreading joy to so many.