News

Equality agenda challenged

Published

12 years ago

June 27, 2014

A PEMBROKE health campaigner has been told by the Local Health Board that the effect of service changes on mums and babies was not assessed before it embarked on its plans to cut services at Withybush Hospital.

Lyn Neville was told that the Health Board had sought external advice and decided instead that it was necessary only to assess the impact “during the planning and development stages of service change and that mitigation of potential negative impacts would need to be identified as the model of care was developed.” Lyn Neville told the Herald: “Mark Drakeford claims that there is no indication that there will be a difference in impact upon protected groups, such as expectant mothers and babies. Even the Health Board notes that negative impacts will be felt for any additional transfers, increased travel times: with potential impact on the elderly, disabled, young people and families and low income households.” The document the Health Board directed Lyn to goes on to claim that Health Board will provide care in the community and “by providing tangible solutions to improving transport.” Peter Milewski, retired consultant surgeon told the Herald: “Recent meetings with ambulance personnel have revealed no robust plan in place. Even an official board Risk Management group have acknowledged the ‘need to push back on the change from August 1st … cannot be accomplished’. Obviously there is no recognizable “safety net” in place, and we find ourselves wondering will there ever be?” As the Pembrokeshire Herald revealed two weeks ago, the “tangible improvement” for expectant mums at Withybush is scheduled to be one dedicated ambulance with a two hour turnaround time. Protestors outside the Senedd earlier today were suggesting jetpacks as a viable transport alternative.

Community

Milford Haven Sea Cadets celebrate offshore voyage success

Published

8 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

10 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

12 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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