News
Call to keep county moving with walking and cycling

WHILE lockdown was undoubtedly a tough period, for many people it also offered the opportunity to find or rekindle a love for walking and cycling.
There were some sharp increases in walking and cycling across the County, with the shared use path between Hubberston and Herbrandston seeing a 286% increase in use compared to the same period of last year.
And Pembrokeshire County Council is aiming to keep up the momentum with a series of plans to keep the county pounding the pavements and hitting the bikes.
The Authority wants to see walking and cycling become the first choice for local journeys with the car taking second place to sustainable transport modes.
By using Welsh Government funding, Pembrokeshire County Council is looking to the opportunities for active travel and making Pembrokeshire a healthier and more environmentally friendly county.
Walking and cycling is fantastic for people’s health and wellbeing and reducing car use benefits us all through reduced pollution and cleaner air.
Among the projects are introduction of 20mph speed limits, re-allocation of road space, urban footpath improvements and Haverfordwest Bus Station improvements.
The measures will go some way to turning towns into places where people can give space to others whilst travelling safely and enjoying the urban environment.
Cllr Phil Baker, the Cabinet Member for Infrastructure, Licensing and Major Events, said: “It was great to see so many people getting out and about and enjoying walking and cycling during the lockdown period and start taking steps towards healthier lifestyles.
“Our aim is to keep up that momentum and help people to incorporate Active Travel in their daily routines for travel to work or to the shops and make it part of everyday life.
“We hope to able make it as easy as possible for people to leave the car at home and walk or cycle to where they need to go. The health and environmental benefits cannot be over stated.”
As part of its commitment Pembrokeshire County Council is making preparations for the programmed Active Travel consultation to help shape the future of walking and cycling within the County.
There are 23 cycle routes across Pembrokeshire of varying lengths and providing differing levels of activity so there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
For more information see: https://www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/cycle-pembrokeshire
See more detail on Active Travel at: https://www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/fitness-and-well-being/active-travel
Crime
Tenby man charged after robbery incident

A MAN is due to appear at Swansea Crown Court next month after being charged in connection with a late-night incident in Tenby town centre.
Dyfed-Powys Police confirmed that no one was injured during the disturbance, which took place at a restaurant in Tudor Square on the evening of Sunday, March 30.
Mohammed Miah, aged 44, has been charged with robbery, possession of a bladed article in a public place, and criminal damage.
He appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court earlier this month, where he was remanded in custody ahead of his next hearing at Swansea Crown Court on Friday, May 2.
Farming
Pembrokeshire Show elects first joint presidents

DAIRY FARMERS TIM AND MARGARET JOHNS HONOURED BY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY
HAVERFORDWEST dairy farmers Tim and Margaret Johns have been unanimously elected as the first joint Presidents of the Pembrokeshire Agricultural Society.
The couple, who farm at Pencnwc in partnership with their son Graham, represent the third generation of their family to work the land. Their 550-acre holding in Castlemorris includes dairy cattle and the cultivation of both winter and spring cereals.
Margaret and Tim have a long-standing association with the Pembrokeshire Agricultural Society and the County Show. Margaret, in particular, has achieved considerable success in equestrian showing at events including Royal Windsor, the Great Yorkshire Show, and the Royal Cornwall Show. She also founded and continues to run Castlemorris Equestrian and Pet Supplies from the farm.
Speaking following their appointment, Tim said: “Margaret and I work as a partnership. The County Show is a major part of Pembrokeshire and is an integral part of farming in the county. We are looking forward to the year ahead. We have chosen RABI and the Pembrokeshire Agricultural Society as our charities to support over the next 12 months.”
During the Society’s Annual General Meeting, held recently at the Pembrokeshire Showground, Mr and Mrs James Evans were voted in as Presidents Elect.
Other appointments for 2025 include Miss Alys Owens, who was named as the Society’s Ambassador. Alys, who lives in Haverfordwest and works for Castell Howell, is an active member of Llysyfran YFC. She served as Club Secretary last year, a role for which she was named Club Secretary of the Year at County level. A talented musician, Alys plays the cornet with Goodwick Brass Band.
Outgoing President Adam Thorne used the occasion to thank all those who had supported him during his term in office.
Alys Owens, the 2025 Ambassador, is pictured between Margaret and Tim Johns, the 2025/26 Joint Presidents.
News
Casualty airlifted after fall on rocks at Manorbier

A PERSON was flown to hospital with a suspected broken ankle after falling on rocks at Manorbier on Sunday afternoon (April 13).
Emergency services were called shortly after 1:30pm, with Tenby RNLI, the Wales Air Ambulance, land paramedics, and coastguard teams from Tenby and St Govans attending.
Tenby’s inshore lifeboat launched first, with two crew members going ashore just as the air ambulance arrived to land nearby. They were soon joined by a land ambulance and coastguard rescue officers.
A stretcher was brought ashore from the all-weather lifeboat, and RNLI crew assisted in stabilising the casualty and carrying them up the beach for transfer into the waiting helicopter.
Once the airlift was complete, both lifeboats were stood down and returned to station.
It was the third call-out of the weekend for Tenby RNLI volunteers.
The first incident took place at 2:20pm on Friday (April 11), when the all-weather lifeboat was diverted from a training exercise following a report of paddleboarders possibly in difficulty near Manorbier. As the lifeboat arrived, the paddleboarders were confirmed safe ashore and the crew resumed their exercise.
Later that evening, at 9:15pm, the lifeboat launched again to assist the operator of a seven-metre rigid inflatable boat that had broken down around a mile south of Old Castle Head. The boat was towed safely back to Freshwater East, from where it had launched earlier in the day.
(Photo: File image)
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