Community

Redevelopment brings Iron Age to life

Published

12 years ago

June 4, 2014

FAMILY LIFE in the Iron Age will feel closer than ever as the redevelopment of a unique visitor attraction in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park takes shape.

Work is in full swing to develop Castell Henllys Iron Age Village with the creation of a new visitor centre featuring interactive exhibitions, a shop and a café. The popular attraction, run by the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority, is receiving funding for the project from Cadw’s Heritage Tourism Project (part funded by the European Regional Development Fund – ERDF) and the Visit Wales Digital Tourism Business Framework (funded by the ERDF). The funds have paid for an extension of the existing building, new exhibitions including digital interactives and an app bringing augmented reality to a National Park site for the first time. ‘Green’ technology is also being introduced, including a biomass boiler. The project will also introduce visitors to wider prehistoric Pembrokeshire, linking Castell Henllys with other important heritage sites in the National Park. Chairman of the National Park Authority Cllr Mike James said: “These are exciting times for Castell Henllys and for all our visitors. There’s nowhere else quite like this evocative place; it’s the only Iron Age Village in Britain reconstructed on a site where our ancestors lived 2,000 years ago. “Developing the attraction here will help conserve the cultural heritage of the National Park and it will further boost tourism, bringing wider economic benefits to Pembrokeshire as a whole. “It also gives the National Park Authority a great opportunity to spread the message about sustainable living. Visitors to Castell Henllys can learn about the past here but more importantly they can also learn from the past. They’ll find out what daily life was like, but they’ll also find out how we can learn lessons from our ancestors to conserve the tremendous landscape we live in.” Construction work is being carried out by Whitland-based contractor Dorian Phillips & Partners. Dorian Phillips said: “This is a very interesting development and we are extremely happy to be working with the National Park Authority to create this new visitor centre for Castell Henllys.” The revamped centre will be officially launched in spring 2015 and it is business as usual in the meantime, though from May to July visitors are advised to phone before making a special trip to make sure all parts of the site are open. Call 01239 891319. For details visit www. castellhenllys.com.

Community

Narbelles WI support Food Bank with festive donation

Published

17 hours ago

December 14, 2025

Tom Sinclair

Group marks December meeting with charity collection and Christmas celebrations

NARBELLES WI rounded off the year with a festive December meeting featuring a bring-and-share buffet, party games and a Secret Santa gift exchange.

Members also used the occasion to support families in need across the county, collecting food items and presenting a £120 cheque to Ann Watling from Pembrokeshire Food Bank. The donation represents the proceeds of the group’s bucket collection during Narberth Civic Week 2024.

A spokesperson for the WI said the group was delighted to finish the year “with fun, friendship and a chance to give something back to the community.”

(Photo: Narbelles WI members presenting the cheque to Ann Watling, Pembrokeshire Food Bank.)

Community

Annual charity carol service raises funds for good causes

Published

2 days ago

December 13, 2025

Tom Sinclair

MID and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service held its annual Charity Carol Service on Wednesday (Dec 10) at Ebeneser Baptist Chapel in Crymych.

The event brought together members of the local community alongside Fire Service staff for an evening of carols, readings and festive refreshments, marking the Christmas season in a warm and inclusive atmosphere.

This year’s service supported two important charities — the Fire Fighters Charity and Cancer Research Wales — with all proceeds going directly towards their ongoing work.

A total of £597 was raised on the night, which will be shared equally between the two charities.

The Service thanked the congregation at Ebeneser Baptist Chapel for hosting the event, as well as everyone who gave their time, support and generosity to make the evening such a success.

Community

3 Amigos toy bike run under way across Pembrokeshire

Published

2 days ago

December 13, 2025

Tom Sinclair

Castle Inn fun runners back festive charity event

THE ANNUAL 3 Amigos Christmas toy bike run is under way this afternoon (Saturday), with hundreds of motorcyclists setting off from Pembroke to raise funds for children’s services.

Riders gathered at The Commons car park in Pembroke from around midday before departing shortly after 1:00pm. The festive convoy is travelling along its traditional route, taking in Pembroke Dock and continuing through parts of the county including Neyland, Milford Haven and Haverfordwest.

The event is organised by the 3 Amigos and Dollies Motorcycle Group and has become a much-anticipated Christmas tradition in west Wales, with toys and donations collected for children receiving care within the Hywel Dda University Health Board area.

Also supporting the event are fun runners from the Castle Inn in Pembroke, who have been fundraising in aid of the 3 Amigos. The group are pictured alongside participants from today’s run.

The 3 Amigos have been raising funds for children’s wards and health charities for more than twenty-five years, with their Easter and Christmas events continuing to make a positive difference to young patients and their families.

Organisers have thanked the public for their support and asked road users to be mindful of the large convoy as it passes through towns and villages this afternoon.

Photo caption:
Festive fundraising: Fun runners from the Castle Inn, Pembroke, pictured supporting the 3 Amigos Christmas toy bike run (Pic: Martin Cavaney/Herald)