Sport
Burton seal surprise win

BURTON won their third game of the season on Saturday (Jun 29) as half centuries from Toby Hayman and Jonathan Venables set them on their way to victory against Haverfordwest.
Town had earlier scored 229-5 in their innings as Simon Holliday rediscovered his early season form with another century.
He and Mike Jones shared 30 runs as Town got off to a steady start before Jones was caught by Matthew Davies off the bowling of Matthew Webb.
Holliday then shared another 37 runs with Lee Summons with the latter scoring 13 before being bowled by John Scale.
Ben Field joined Holliday in the middle and they shared the best partnership of the match worth 146 runs for the third wicket.
Field hit six fours and a six as he scored 56 but he was then caught by Luke Hayman off the bowling of Webb.
Holliday had already reached his century at that stage as he hit 11 fours and six sixes in his knock of 127.
He was eventually removed when he was caught by Iestyn Evans off the bowling of Hayman.
Webb then took the wicket of Dai Davies as Town edged towards their total.
Burton knew they would need to bat well if they were to stand a chance of victory and they did just that in an excellent start.
Toby Hayman and Jonathan Venables shared 144 runs for the first wicket to put the visitors in control.
Hayman hit ten fours and three sixes as he top scored with 77 but he was then caught and bowled by Dai Davies.
Davies then ran out Matthew Webb before also bowling Venables who had hit seven fours in a score of 60.
Luke Hayman scored 17 before he was run out by Chris Phillips as Burton slipped to 185-4.
Morgan Scale and Martin James took over and they were untroubled as they guided Burton to a six-wicket win.
Scale finished not out on 19 while James was unbeaten on a score of 33. Town were also guilty of giving away 20 runs in extras.
It was an excellent victory for Burton and on Saturday (Jul 6) they host Neyland. Town will look to get back to winning ways when they take on Whitland.
News
Haverfordwest Amateur rider qualifies for Horse of the Year in SEIB Search for a Star

AN AMATEUR rider from Haverfordwest, Grace Gibbon, and her horse, The Granite Way have qualified for the prestigious Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) in Birmingham this October.
Hannah and The Granite Way had a 12.30am start for the journey to Pickering Grange in Leicestershire for the SEIB Search for a Star qualifier on the 15th June. They will now go on to compete under the bright lights of the HOYS Arena at the NEC in Birmingham in early October.
The pair competed in and won the Working Horse class under top judges Michaela Bowling and Samantha DeCaprio to earn their HOYS qualification.
Grace said: “This is the only HOYS qualifier we have done together! My mum and I work full time but we both were off today so we decided to give it a go! My mum and I share Fern, as we call The Granite Way at home, and we all aim to go out and have fun and anything else is a bonus! It’s brilliant to have this opportunity! I’d moved away for university and work and not ridden for 10 years. Then mum and I decided to get back into the horses! Fern came from a family friend Sarah Gould, he is brilliant – my mum takes him to West Wales Riding Club every week too! I did Search for a Star when I was 12 back in 2009 with my Show Hunter Pony, Small Land Screen Play and we took 4th place. Having read the rules recently I realised I could now come back to give it another go!” Grace works as a Chartered Surveyor.
SEIB Search for a Star organiser, Nicolina MacKenzie said: “Search for a Star is all about the journey and learning and improving over time. Our team of judges and stewards are all invested in providing support and encouragement to help competitors and their horses and ponies perform to the best level they can.”
SEIB Search for a Star first took place back in 1996 and over the years has provided thousands of opportunities for amateur riders to compete at HOYS.
Each of the SEIB Search for a Star qualifying shows offers opportunities for a full range of show horses to earn a place at the series championships at Horse of the Year Show and Your Horse Live.
Please see www.seib.co.uk/competitions or the SEIB Search for a Star facebook page for updates. To enter please visit www.seib.co.uk/competitions/schedule which will link directly to the Search for a Star and Racehorse to Riding Horse entry page on Showing Scene.
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Community
Travel advice issued for Pembrokeshire’s Long Course Weekend

Motorists and bus passengers across south Pembrokeshire are being advised to prepare for a series of road closures and transport changes as the Long Course Weekend returns to the region this weekend.
The popular endurance event, which draws thousands of athletes and spectators each year, will bring temporary disruptions to routes in and around Tenby on Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th June as competitors take part in the Wales Sportive and Wales Marathon.
Saturday 28th June – Wales Sportive
On Saturday, the Wales Sportive cycle event will see several roads in the wider Tenby area closed or converted to one-way systems to ensure participant safety. While the A40, A477, and the A478 Narberth to Kilgetty routes remain unaffected and fully open, other roads will be subject to closures and diversions throughout the day.

Sunday 29th June – Wales Marathon
Further closures will be in place on Sunday during the Wales Marathon, affecting routes between Tenby and Pembroke. These will operate on a rolling basis between 9.30am and 4pm, with the aim of minimising disruption while maintaining safety for runners and spectators.

Up-to-date information on all road closures can be found on the event’s official website:
https://community.lcwwales.com/road-closures

Special arrangements for carers and emergency access
Care professionals requiring access to clients in affected areas can obtain vehicle passes through their care organisation managers. More details are available at:
https://community.lcwwales.com/road…/carers-information
In case of emergencies during the event, organisers can be contacted directly on 01437 765777.
Public transport disruptions
Local bus services will also be impacted by the weekend’s events, with changes in place on both Saturday and Sunday.
Friday 27th June
- All services will operate as normal.
Saturday 28th June
- 351 (Tenby-Kilgetty-Amroth-Pendine) – No service
- 381 (Haverfordwest-Narberth-Kilgetty-Saundersfoot-Tenby) – No service
- Tenby Coaster (Tenby-Saundersfoot) – No service
- 349 (Haverfordwest-Neyland-Pembroke Dock-Pembroke-Tenby) – Will not serve Pembroke to Tenby until after 1pm
- 356 (Milford Haven-Neyland-Pembroke Dock-Pembroke-Monkton) – No service to Pembroke Commons or Monkton until after 1pm
- 387/388 (Coastal Cruiser) – Service will not operate until after 11am
Sunday 29th June
- 387/388 (Coastal Cruiser) – No service
- Tenby Coaster (Tenby-Saundersfoot) – Will operate via the A4218 (Broadwell Hayes) instead of Marsh Road and Heywood Lane
Residents and visitors are encouraged to plan their journeys in advance and allow extra time for travel where necessary.
News
Tenby station rebranded as ‘Home of Long Course Weekend’ in sustainable travel push

Sporting event teams up with Transport for Wales to promote greener travel and boost local economy
TENBY Railway Station has been officially rebranded as The Home of Long Course Weekend in a new partnership between Transport for Wales (TfW) and the internationally renowned endurance festival.
The move is part of Long Course Weekend’s wider Sustainability Strategy, aimed at encouraging athletes, families and spectators to travel to Tenby by train—not only for the event itself but also for training breaks and year-round holidays in one of the UK’s most picturesque regions.
Launched in Tenby in 2010, Long Course Weekend has grown into a global phenomenon with editions in New Zealand, Australia, Belgium, the Netherlands, Mallorca and Yorkshire. Despite its international expansion, the event’s roots remain firmly in Wales, drawing over 50,000 visitors to Pembrokeshire each year and generating more than 160,000 bed nights annually—contributing millions to the local economy.

Now in its 15th year, the event is reaffirming its local commitment by transforming Tenby’s railway station into a branded celebration of sport, sustainability and community pride. The initiative comes as Transport for Wales increases services to the coastal town for the summer season.
Matthew Evans, founder of Long Course Weekend, said: “It’s incredible to see how far LCW has come, but Tenby is—and always will be—our first home. Partnering with TfW helps us open the door to a more sustainable future, inviting athletes, families and visitors to arrive in style while reducing their environmental impact. The increased train services this summer are fantastic for Tenby and for Pembrokeshire’s ambition to be a global leader in sustainable tourism.”
Victoria Leyshon, Partnership Marketing Manager at Transport for Wales, added:
“We’re thrilled to work with LCW to celebrate what makes Wales special—from world-class sporting events to stunning destinations like Tenby. By encouraging rail travel, we’re supporting a cleaner, greener Wales and welcoming thousands to an iconic coastal location.”
Tenby Mayor David Morgan welcomed the initiative, saying: “It’s great to see the strides made by Long Course Weekend and Transport for Wales—from the new station branding to the real improvements in local transport. Most importantly, the increased train services over the summer will benefit both visitors and the people who live here. We’re looking forward to another brilliant event.”
Cllr Sam Skyrme-Blackhall added: “We are delighted to see LCW and TfW promoting sustainable travel for athletes year-round. It’s exactly the kind of forward-thinking partnership we should be celebrating.”
More than a station makeover, the project represents a gateway to Wales and a call to explore its landscapes—anchored in community, sport and sustainability.
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