News
Paul Sartori hosts Summer Ladies Night
PEMBROKESHIRE-BASED Paul Sartori Hospice at Home Service, who provide a range of services to end of life patients and their families, benefitted recently from the much-anticipated Neyland Sartori Store’s: Summer Ladies Night.
The unique retail experience added to the previous successful Ladies Night’s, and was held on Wednesday 3 rd July, at the Sartori Shop Kensington Road, Neyland. These events are so popular and renowned now that there were long queues well before the doors opened at 7pm – welcoming not only local ladies, but also a beautiful summer evening!
Twice a year these much-anticipated, exclusive events in Neyland raise amazing amounts for people living in the final stages of a life limiting illness and support their families, and this event was certainly no exception, raising an amazing £1600 for the charity. The Ladies Nights in Neyland, are, due to the size of shop, only open by invitation.
It is well-supported by regular customers to the shop and locals alike. The prudent shoppers are welcomed into the store; greeted with a complimentary drink and given exclusive shopping rights to the wears on offer.
There was an excellent range of quality pre-loved clothes including designer and special occasion wear (some brand new with tags) and many other items including hats, handbags and shoes at great prices!
The air was full of excitement throughout the evening as ladies perused the shop for bargains; supported other shoppers and casually chattered amongst themselves.
Once again, the volunteer team at Sartori Store, Neyland, who are the backbone to this event, have been busy for months preparing for this event. And this special Summer Ladies Night could not have taken place without the efforts of the volunteers who helped organise the event: Celia, Jane, Diane, Cathy and Maggie.
Also helping on the night and serving drinks to the customers were local teenagers completing their Welsh Baccalaureate and Duke of Edinburgh – Josh, Cara and Jessie.
All the shoppers had a wonderful evening and the volunteers were delighted to welcome all who attended.
Maggie John commented: “Another successful Ladies Night. I love these evenings. It is wonderful to see everybody! The atmosphere is very special – I can’t wait for the next one! We (volunteers) all like getting involved and a lot of time goes into preparing for the event, but it is worth it!”
“The special thing about these evenings is that we provide a relaxed atmosphere for our ladies to enjoy shopping for themselves. It is a relaxed atmosphere which they share with their friends, while having a glass of wine and leaving with a bargain, or two!” added Maggie.
“We have a great community spirit in Neyland and it was great to see so many locals out supporting Paul Sartori”, Maggie concluded.
The Paul Sartori Hospice at Home Service provides a range of services to people living in the final stages of a life limiting illness, including home nursing care, equipment loan, complementary therapy, bereavement and counselling support, clinical nurse specialist in palliative care, physiotherapy, advance care planning and training.
The services provided by the Paul Sartori Hospice at Home Service enable people in the later stages of any life limiting illness to be cared for at home with dignity, independence, pain free and surrounded by those they hold most dear.
Further information on the charity and its services can be obtained by visiting their website www.paulsartori.org, or by phoning 01437 763223.
Community
Tractor run lights up Pembrokeshire and raises funds for charity
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)
Business
Ferry Terminal ‘extremely busy’ due to ongoing Holyhead closure
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)
Community
Festive celebrations at St Davids Cathedral this weekend
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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