News

Beaches gain prestigious awards

Published

12 years ago

June 27, 2014

PEMBROKESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL is extremely proud after the county received recognition for the quality of the county’s beaches this year.

A total of ten beaches achieved the prestigious Blue Flag Award including Newgale, Saundersfoot and Whitesands. The Blue Flag concentrates on the sustainable development of beaches and marinas – with awards given to beaches which have exceptional cleanliness, water quality and safety – 32 criteria elements must be met. The Blue Flag Award is an international award and is acknowledged by 46 countries around the world. To be able to meet the criteria of the award Pembrokeshire has worked hard to maintain a sufficient number of lifeguards on the beaches, ensure access for wheel chair users and have first aid equipment available on all of the beaches. Management has also played a major role in meeting the standards of the Blue Flag – the Council has established a management committee who ensure the beaches are kept clean as well as making sure toilets are provided nearby and that bins are emptied regularly. The National Coastal Award Jury and FEE (Foundation for Environmental Education) International Jury approved the Blue Flag Awards. Many of other Pembrokeshire’s beaches also received the Green Coast Award, Seaside Rural and Seaside Resort coast awards –the seaside rural and seaside resort coast awards are only run in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Beaches that cover the full varied coastline of Pembrokeshire have gained these further accolades such as Abereiddy, Broad Haven South and Nolton Haven. Cllr David Pugh, Cabinet Member for Economy and Tourism, said: “We are very proud to achieve these prominent awards because they show how much we value Pembrokeshire’s many beauty spots which are so important for the county’s tourism industry. We aim to maintain this high standard of cleanliness and safety on these beaches and hope to retain the awards next year.” Full list of beaches awarded: Amroth, Abereiddy, Broadhaven Central, Barafundle, Coppet Hall, Broadhaven South, Dale, Cwm yr Eglwys, Lydstep, Druidston Haven, Newgale, Freshwater East, Saundersfoot, Manorbier, Tenby North Beach, Marloes Sands, Tenby South Beach, Martin’s Haven, Whitesands, Penally, Tenby Castle Beach, Priory Bay, Caldey, Poppit West, West Dale, Sandy Haven, Nolton Haven, Newport North, Gelliswick, Goodwick Sands, Little Haven, St Brides Haven, West Angle, Wisemans Bridge.

Community

Milford Haven Sea Cadets celebrate offshore voyage success

Published

11 hours ago

June 8, 2026

Tom Sinclair

SIX CADETS from Milford Haven Sea Cadets and Royal Marines Cadets have completed a challenging week-long offshore voyage aboard T.S. John Jerwood.

The cadets took to the water for a demanding but enjoyable week, gaining a number of qualifications despite difficult weather conditions.

The unit congratulated all six cadets on their achievements and thanked the Sea Cadet Offshore team for making the voyage possible.

A spokesperson said: “Voyages like this are only made possible by the brilliant Sea Cadet Offshore team. Thank you for the amazing work you do to allow this amazing opportunity to be possible.

“BZ all!”

The Milford Haven unit also thanked West Wales District Sea Cadets, South West Area Sea Cadets, Sea Cadets Offshore, South West Area Senior Staff Officer, and RFCA for Wales for their support.

News

Nearly 100 attend Big Green Service at St Davids Cathedral

Published

13 hours ago

June 8, 2026

Tom Sinclair

COMMUNITY EVENT CELEBRATES FAITH, NATURE AND ACTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE

NEARLY 100 people gathered at St Davids Cathedral for the Big Green Service, a celebration of faith, community action and care for the natural world.

The service brought together worshippers, local churches and chapels, members of the Cathedral congregation, and visitors from across the world.

Those taking part included EcoDewi, Erw Dewi, Hope Worship Band, the Cathedral Choristers, Canon Sheridan, Ysgol Penrhyn Dewi, Mamgu Welshcakes, the refreshments team, Cathedral staff and volunteers.

Visitors also attended from California, Philadelphia, Belgium, Malaysia and Patagonia.

Organisers said the event was a reminder to be grateful for the planet and to continue working together to protect it for future generations.

Community

Tenby 10k raises more than £20,000 for Paul Sartori

Published

14 hours ago

June 8, 2026

Tom Sinclair

A POPULAR Tenby road race has raised more than £20,000 for Paul Sartori Hospice at Home.

Runners and sponsors taking part in last year’s Tenby 10k raised £20,559.07 for the Pembrokeshire charity, which provides hospice care to people in their own homes.

The race, organised by Waterfront Community Runners, took place in October 2025 and was well supported by locals and visitors, who lined the route through the town to cheer on competitors.

Laura Hugman, Chief Executive of Paul Sartori, has now received the cheque, presented by a selection of those who took part in the event.

This year’s Tenby 10k will take place on Sunday, October 25, 2026, on a closed-road, two-lap course through the centre of Tenby.

More than 400 runners have already signed up, with entries now past 40 per cent capacity and organisers expecting the event to sell out again.

Anyone wishing to take part can enter at www.waterfrontcommunityrunners.co.uk.

All proceeds from this year’s race will again be donated to the Paul Sartori Foundation.

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