Community

Do you need new food waste and glass recycling boxes?

Published

6 years ago

November 8, 2019

IF YOU’RE A PEMBROKESHIRE householder and need a replacement food waste caddy (large and/or small) or a new recycling box for glass, then there are numerous local pick-up points where you can collect them for free.

The collection points are listed at https://www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/waste-collections/replacement-bags-and-boxes

They are available at the following locations (opening times vary):

Leisure centres: Crymych, Fishguard, Haverfordwest, Milford Haven, Pembroke, Tenby and St Davids.

Libraries: Milford Haven, Neyland, Saundersfoot, Glan-yr-Afon in Haverfordwest, Tenby.

Customer service centres: North Wing (County Hall, Haverfordwest), Argyle Street (Pembroke Dock).

Other locations: Cilgerran Post Office, Costa Coffee at Milford Waterfront, Narberth (Bloomfield Community Centre), Newgale shop (MM Carter Gardens & Leisure), Newport Post Office, Pembroke Town Hall, Tenby Town Council, Thornton Business Park (Council depot), St Davids City Hall, and St Dogmaels Post Office.

The Council has collected food waste and glass for recycling from the kerbside for several years. These collections are now weekly and continue under the new scheme, which also collects the following:

• blue box (paper)
• blue re-usable bag (card and cardboard)
• red re-usable bags (plastic pots, tubs, bottles and trays, cartons, and metal packaging – cans, tins and foil trays.

Please note that more than half of the households in the county have new collection days. Check your personalised calendar (posted out in October) if you’re unsure of your collection day. You can also view www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/kerbside-collection/next-waste-and-recycling-collection

Please note that containers need to be presented at the kerbside by 6:30am, as collection times are also changing.

Grey refuse bags have replaced the traditional black refuse sacks. Three grey bags will be collected once every three weeks. Larger families (six and over) can register for extra (green) bags at www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/waste-changes

• The Council urges anyone with queries about the new service to view FAQs and other information at www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/waste-changes

If this doesn’t answer your query, please email [email protected]

All email enquiries are being logged but acknowledgement emails are not being sent. However, queries are being dealt with. Please don’t send a follow-up email as it adds to the volume of messages received.

For further information, please contact Anna Wilson, Press and PR Officer, on 01437 775855. The Council’s press releases are also available on the Authority’s website: www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/newsroom

A OES ANGEN BLYCHAU AILGYLCHU GWASTRAFF BWYD A GWYDR NEWYDD ARNOCH CHI?

Os ydych yn byw yn Sir Benfro ac mae angen blwch gwastraff bwyd (mawr a/neu fach) neu flwch ailgylchu gwydr newydd arnoch, gallwch eu casglu nhw am ddim o nifer o fannau yn lleol.

Rhestrir y mannau casglu fan hyn: https://www.sir-benfro.gov.uk/casglu-gwastraf/casglu-gwastraff

Maen nhw ar gael yn y lleoliadau canlynol (amseroedd agor amrywiol):

Canolfannau hamdden: Crymych, Abergwaun, Hwlffordd, Aberdaugleddau, Penfro, Dinbych-y-pysgod a Thyddewi.

Llyfrgelloedd: Aberdaugleddau, Neyland, Saundersfoot, Glan-yr-Afon yn Hwlffordd a Dinbych-y-pysgod.

Canolfannau gwasanaethau cwsmeriaid: Adain y Gogledd (Neuadd y Sir, Hwlffordd), Stryd Argyle (Doc Penfro).

Lleoliadau eraill: Swyddfa Bost Cilgerran, Costa Coffee Glannau Aberdaugleddau, Arberth (Canolfan Gymunedol Tŷ Bloomfield), siop Newgale (MM Carter Gardens & Leisure), Swyddfa Bost Trefdraeth, Neuadd y Dref Penfro, Cyngor Tref Dinbych-y-pysgod, Parc Busnes Thornton (canolfan y Cyngor), Neuadd y Ddinas Tyddewi, a Swyddfa Bost Llandudoch.

Mae’r Cyngor wedi casglu gwastraff bwyd a gwydr i’w ailgylchu wrth ymyl y ffordd ers blynyddoedd. Bydd y casgliadau hyn yn parhau bob wythnos o dan y cynllun newydd. Mae’r Cyngor hefyd yn casglu’r canlynol:

• blwch glas (papur)
• bag glas amldro (cerdyn a chardfwrdd)
• bagiau coch amldro (potiau, tybiau, poteli a hambyrddau plastig, cartonau a deunyddiau pacio metel – caniau, tuniau a hambyrddau ffoil)

Sylwer, mae gan dros hanner aelwydydd y sir ddiwrnodau casglu newydd.

Gwiriwch eich calendr personol (a bostiwyd atoch ym mis Hydref) os nad ydych yn siŵr o’ch diwrnod casglu.

Yn ogystal, gallwch wirio’r dyddiad fan hyn:
https://www.sir-benfro.gov.uk/casglu-gwastraf/casglu-gwastraff

Mae bagiau gwastraff lliw llwyd wedi disodli’r sachau lliw du traddodiadol. Byddwn yn casglu tri bag lliw llwyd unwaith bod tair wythnos.

Gall teuluoedd sy’n cynnwys o leiaf chwe unigolyn gofrestru ar gyfer bagiau (gwyrdd) ychwanegol yn: https://www.sir-benfro.gov.uk/newidiadau-gwastraff

Mae’r Cyngor yn annog unrhyw un sydd ag ymholiadau am y gwasanaeth newydd i ddarllen y Cwestiynau Cyffredin a gwybodaeth arall ar https://www.sir-benfro.gov.uk/newidiadau-gwastraff

Os nad yw hynny’n ateb eich ymholiad, anfonwch neges e-bost at [email protected]

Mae’r Cyngor yn cofnodi pob ymholiad e-bost, er nad ydym yn anfon negeseuon e-bost i gydnabod ein bod wedi eu derbyn. Fodd bynnag, rydym yn delio â phob ymholiad. Peidiwch ag anfon negeseuon e-bost dilynol oherwydd bydd hynny’n ychwanegu at nifer y negeseuon mae’r Cyngor yn eu derbyn.

Am ragor o wybodaeth, cysylltwch ag Anna Wilson, Swyddog y Wasg a Chysylltiadau Cyhoeddus, ar 01437 775855. Mae datganiadau i’r wasg y

Community

Christmas Spectacular fills St Davids Cathedral for unforgettable concert

Published

6 hours ago

December 15, 2025

Tom Sinclair

Capacity crowd enjoys Britten masterpiece and light-hearted carols

A CAPACITY audience packed into St Davids Cathedral on Sunday (Dec 14) for the annual Christmas Spectacular, with hundreds filling the nave for one of the Cathedral’s most anticipated events of the year.

The evening opened with a serious and striking performance of Benjamin Britten’s Ceremony of Carols, delivered by the Cathedral Choir and accompanied by harpist Bethan Semmens. Choristers took on a series of demanding solos, earning warm applause from the audience.

Festive second half

The tone shifted after the interval as the Cathedral Choir and Vox Angelica returned for a lively programme of carols, Christmas favourites and crowd singalongs. The highlight of the evening was a colourful and humorous rendition of The Twelve Days of Christmas by the Vicars Choral and Choral Scholars, which had the audience laughing throughout.

Team effort behind the scenes

The event was led by Director of Music Laurence John, with Assistant Director of Music Ben Richards and music team member Arwel Davies supporting the performance. The Cathedral also thanked backstage staff and volunteers for helping to deliver a smooth and memorable evening.

The Christmas Spectacular is now a fixture of the Cathedral’s festive season and continues to draw large crowds, with Sunday’s concert selling out well in advance.

Community

HaverHub talk showcasing 40 key artefacts from Haverfordwest’s history

Published

6 hours ago

December 15, 2025

Tom Sinclair

THOSE who attended “The History of Haverfordwest in 40 Artefacts” talk at HaverHub on 5 December 2025, said the event was “excellent”.

The talk offered a fascinating insight into the town’s past, including the remarkable fact that Haverfordwest was once a county within Pembrokeshire with its own currency and police force.

***Dr Simon Hancock and Cllr Tom Tudor at the event in Haverfordwest***

Below is a summary of the themes explored during the presentation, based on the museum’s collection and Dr Simon Hancock, who presented the talk’s expertise:

A journey through Haverfordwest’s story

Haverfordwest’s rich history is brought to life through objects held in its museum, illustrating the town’s development as a medieval port, administrative centre, and thriving market hub. The 40 artefacts selected for the presentation reveal centuries of Welsh life, local craftsmanship, political change, and moments of conflict—from early prehistory to the modern era.

Early and Medieval Life

Neolithic standing stones & Iron Age slag – Traces of prehistoric occupation near Garn Turne.
Roman artefacts – Finds demonstrating Roman presence in the wider area.
Medieval tiles & effigies – Unearthed from the Augustinian Priory, showing craftsmanship and burial practices.
Imported French floor tiles – Evidence of wealth and long-distance trade at the Priory.
Jet chess piece – A rare object hinting at leisure activities and trade connections.
Skeletal remains – Providing insight into high child mortality and possible injuries from the 1405 siege of the town.
Warfare evidence – Including a skull bearing a puncture wound consistent with medieval combat.

Trade, Power and Governance

Port and market artefacts – Reflecting Haverfordwest’s importance as one of Wales’s leading medieval ports.
Banking materials – Linked to the historic Haverfordwest Bank.
County corporate charters – Documents showing the town’s unique status as a county corporate in its own right, granted by Edward V in 1479.

Social and Cultural Life

Local crafts and furniture – Examples of regional artistry and practical workmanship.
Military uniforms and objects – Underlining the town’s long association with local defence forces.
Music-related artefacts – Celebrating the town’s strong musical tradition.
Cinema memorabilia – Particularly from the Palace Cinema, operating from 1913 onwards.

Where these stories live today

Haverfordwest Town Museum – The primary home of many of these significant artefacts.
HaverHub events – Where Dr Simon Hancock continues to present and interpret local history.
Archaeological sites – Including the Priory ruins and recent excavations on Bridge Street.

Community

Kurtz thanks Narberth postal workers for Christmas effort

Published

9 hours ago

December 15, 2025

Tom Sinclair

Annual visit to Royal Mail delivery office recognises “exceptional dedication”

SAMUEL KURTZ MS has paid tribute to postal workers at the Royal Mail Delivery Office in Narberth during a visit this week, thanking staff for their hard work at the busiest time of the year.

The run-up to Christmas is the peak period for Royal Mail, with teams processing and delivering thousands of cards, parcels and festive packages for households and businesses across west Wales. During his tour of the depot, the Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire Member of the Senedd met with postal workers and heard first-hand about the pressures they face in keeping deliveries on track.

As part of the now annual tradition, Mr Kurtz also donated a bottle from Pembrokeshire’s award-winning Velfrey Vineyard for a free staff raffle.

Speaking after the visit, Samuel Kurtz MS said: “Every year, postal workers go above and beyond to make sure our Christmas cards and parcels arrive safely. Their dedication keeps communities connected, and I want to pay a heartfelt thank you to the team in Narberth for the incredible work they do at the most demanding time of the year.”