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Fort could become residential camp for Armed Forces veterans

PLANS have been revealed for Hubberston Fort to be bought and transformed into a residential camp for British Armed Forces veterans.
The project – headed by Camp Valour – says the Fort will have the purpose of transitioning military personnel into civilian life and to help prevent homelessness amongst veterans, by offering instant accommodation whilst restoring lost pride and dealing with the issues that stand in the way of housing and employment.
Camp Valours said in a statement: “Our vision is to purchase and restore Fort Hubberston, a historic military building in Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire, creating the worlds first, military based residential camp for veterans of the British Armed Forces.
“A haven of normality and comradeship will be the focus of the Camp allowing them to share stories and laughter whilst gaining support from services that specifically support our veterans, whilst also having the opportunity to process their own thoughts and feelings in a safe environment that will not be judging them or failing to understand what they are struggling to cope with.
“Helping veterans from 17 to 117, we owe them all the same amount of gratitude.
“Once camp valour is completed, it will be a priority to once again, let the community share in the rich history of the building. events will be held throughout the year to ensure community engagement and to breathe new life into this national treasure, from carols and choirs to fireworks and forties revivals, the building will take its place amongst the regeneration of Pembroke and live on for future generations to enjoy.
“Camp Valour C.I.C. was formed in June 2018 as a community interest company, ensuring that all funding goes directly to the project, Camp Valour C.I.C. is an entirely non-profit organisation. It was a conscious decision not to become a registered charity as this could also be a barrier to service users using Camp Valour, as most veterans do not appreciate the thought of needing charity.
“Camp Valour is a thank you for their service and for the gifts of freedom and protection they have given our country, not a handout. Admission to Camp Valour will have been earned not bought.”
The organisation say that they can help veterans with:
• Safe secure accommodation
• Benefits Advice
• Housing advice to secure long-term sustainable accommodation
• Access to health and dental services
• Structure and routine
• Comradeship
• Exercise programmes
• Employability skills
News
Car crashes into house in St Davids

EMERGENCY services were called after a car crashed into a house on Nun Street in St Davids on Thursday (Apr 24).
Dyfed-Powys Police and Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service attended the scene at around 4:35pm following reports of a single-vehicle collision.
On arrival, they found that a car had collided with a residential property. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.
The road remained open while the vehicle was recovered.
A spokesperson for Dyfed-Powys Police said: “Dyfed-Powys Police attended a report of a single-vehicle road traffic collision where a car collided with a property on Nun Street, St Davids, at around 4:35pm yesterday. No injuries were reported, and the road remained open while the vehicle was recovered.”
Community
Milford Haven and Neyland Police issue appeal for missing man

POLICE are appealing for information to help locate a 54-year-old man who has been reported missing from the Milford Haven area.
Neil is described as being around 6ft 2in tall with a shaved head. He has tattoos on his arms and one of his fingers, and sometimes wears glasses.
He was last seen on Friday afternoon (Apr 26) wearing a black Superdry hoodie, ripped jeans, and orange and black Nike Air trainers. Neil is believed to be on foot.
Anyone with information that could help is urged to contact Dyfed-Powys Police: | Online portal
| 101@dyfed-powys.police.uk
| Call 101, quoting reference 262 of April 26.
Community
Fire service delivers vital kit to Ukraine

Wales joins UK’s largest firefighting aid convoy
MID and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service (MAWWFRS) has taken part in the UK’s largest ever convoy delivering vital firefighting equipment to Ukraine, joining 17 other Fire and Rescue Services (FRSs) from across the country.
The convoy, coordinated by FIRE AID and supported by the UK Government, left the UK in early April. It travelled through France, Germany and Poland, delivering over 30 fire service vehicles and more than 15,000 items of equipment to support Ukrainian firefighters on the front line of the ongoing war.
Since the Russian invasion in 2022, UK fire services have donated 119 vehicles and over 200,000 pieces of equipment to Ukraine. Each participating service ensured local needs were met before donating surplus kit.
Watch Manager Rob Kershaw represented MAWWFRS on the convoy. He said:
“It’s been a privilege to be part of this convoy and to represent both FIRE AID and Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service.
We received invaluable support and assistance from fire and police services across every country we passed through. Their help in coordinating, escorting, and hosting the convoy was outstanding.”
Chief Fire Officer Roger Thomas KFSM added:
“MAWWFRS is proud to support our colleagues in Ukraine by donating and delivering essential equipment.
The events in Ukraine have deeply affected the fire and rescue community, and this convoy is a demonstration of our ongoing commitment to helping those still working under extreme conditions.”
The donated equipment will support firefighters in Ukraine who continue to operate in war zones to save lives and protect property—often at great personal risk. Since the conflict began, 100 Ukrainian firefighters have been killed and 431 injured. A total of 411 fire stations and 1,700 firefighting vehicles have been destroyed.
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