News

New Pembs Leisure You Tube channel

Published

5 years ago

April 16, 2020

Forget Joe Wicks – Pembrokeshire Leisure’s popular gym instructors have come together to set up their own You Tube channel of fitness videos.

Instructors from leisure centres all over the county have been creating videos to help everyone of all ages and abilities to keep active at home during the lockdown.

Videos include general fitness, yoga and core exercises and specific videos for those recovering from illness or injury.

“It’s a difficult time and we really wanted to do something to help everyone feel positive and motivated at home,” said Charlotte Armstrong, Pembrokeshire Exercise Referral Coordinator.

“The instructors have been very enthusiastic putting them together and as they’re the faces of our leisure centres, we thought it would be great for people to see someone familiar and have fun exercising at the same time.”

But she said it was about more than just keeping fit.

“Even if you exercise for just ten minutes a day, it will release endorphins which help with anxiety and make you feel happier, which is really important at the moment.”

The videos for those currently on the National Exercise Referral Scheme have been particularly popular, said Julie Ashley-Jones, Manager of the scheme and Business Improvement Manager for Pembrokeshire Leisure and Cultural Services.

“We’ve had some fantastic feedback,” she said. “It’s so important for the people on this scheme to continue with their exercise programme and we’re delighted they’re finding it so useful.”

The Pembrokeshire Leisure You Tube channel is free and available for anyone, not just members of Pembrokeshire Leisure.

It can be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5pvN2D0m28eZMnrmfm7zAw/featured
(or search Pembrokeshire Leisure on You Tube)

Pembrokeshire Leisure members can also access a free 60-day trial of Les Mills fitness videos and fitness resources from Technogym and Life Fitness.

Technogym’s Mywellness app with Pembrokeshire Leisure is an online app where people can join for free, view and take part in daily workouts, moves and challenges. More than 300 members have joined Mywellness since its release last week and 130 joined Les Mills on demand in its first day.

All members registered with an active email address should have received an information email about the extra resources. Details can also be found on Pembrokeshire Leisure’s social media at https://www.facebook.com/pembrokeshireleisure/

For all enquiries please contact: [email protected]

Crime

Pembroke Dock resident faces court over dog control breaches

Published

2 hours ago

November 13, 2024

Court Reporter

PHILIP Murray, 52, of 11 Picton Place, Pembroke Dock, will appear at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Thursday (Nov 14) to face several charges of breaching a community protection notice. The notice, issued under the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014, required Murray to control his dogs in response to repeated disturbances.

The charges relate to incidents from May to September 2024, when Murray allegedly failed to comply with the restrictions set out in a notice issued on January 3, 2024. Court documents state that despite multiple warnings, Murray continued to disregard the order, leading to ongoing issues linked to his dogs’ behaviour.

If found guilty, Murray could face a Level 4 fine for each offence. The hearing is scheduled to take place from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm in Courtroom 1, presided over by the Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire Adult Panel.

The case underscores the role of community protection notices in addressing persistent anti-social behavior.

Crime

Cilgerran driver banned for drug use on Cardigan high street

Published

2 hours ago

November 13, 2024

Court Reporter

A CILGERRAN motorist appeared before a district judge after driving on Cardigan High Street under the influence of cannabis.

On May 3, police officers on patrol detected a strong smell of cannabis from a Volkswagen Golf driven by Kim Haynes, 40.

A drugs wipe returned a positive result, with subsequent tests showing Haynes had 3.4 mcg of Delta-9 Tetrahydrocannabinol in her blood, above the legal limit of 2.

Haynes, of Sun Cottage, Church Street, Cilgerran, pleaded guilty to driving over the specified drug-drive limit. She was fined and ordered to pay a total of £365, including costs and a court surcharge, and was disqualified from driving for 12 months.

Crime

Motorist disqualified after cannabis-fuelled traffic collision

Published

2 hours ago

November 13, 2024

Court Reporter

A 21-YEAR-OLD driver has been disqualified after a traffic pile-up on the A40 following cannabis use.

Officers attended Arnold’s Hill, Slebech, on March 29 in response to a multi-vehicle collision involving Kayleigh Taylor, 21, whose Toyota Aygo was on the opposite carriageway.

“There was a smell of cannabis coming from the vehicle, so a drugs wipe was conducted, which returned a positive result,” said Crown Prosecutor Sian Vaughan. Further tests showed Taylor had 7.7 mcg of Delta-9 Tetrahydrocannabinol in her blood, above the legal limit of 2.

Taylor, of Princess Royal Way, Haverfordwest, admitted to driving over the specified drug-drive limit and possessing 266.1 grams of cannabis found in her vehicle.

District Judge Mark Layton sentenced her to a 12-month community order with 20 rehabilitation activity requirement days. She was disqualified from driving for 17 months, fined £80, and ordered to pay a £114 court surcharge and £85 costs.