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Scary fun for all the family

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13 years ago

October 13, 2013

OAKWOOD Theme Park is being transformed in to a ‘Scream Park’ to celebrate Halloween (October 27-31) with scary family fun for all ages to enjoy.
The Pembrokeshire park will be presenting a new interactive live show narrating the story of ‘The Ghost of Skull Rock’ including laser and pyrotechnics – perfect for all the family.
There will also be a children’s pumpkin trail, creepy characters in the Spooky 3D ride, live music, and a ‘Theatre of Nightmares’ set in an abandoned theatre for adult visitors.
The fun starts at mid-day with some extra special surprises on the ghost train ride ‘Spooky 3D’.
“The ride takes visitors through the inside of a haunted house with a series of scary effects waiting for them around every corner,” said Park Director Dominic Jones.
“However, throughout the ‘Spooktacular’ event we’re including some real-life characters to add an extra interactive spooky feel to the ride which should keep even those who have ridden it before guessing where the next surprise will come from,” he added.
Between 3pm and 5pm adult visitors will be able to test their nerves in the ‘Theatre of Nightmares’. Full details are a closely guarded secret but the shows will include live actors, confined space and reptiles!
At 5pm all the family will be able to enjoy a new Halloween-themed show in Neverland. ‘The Ghost of Skull Rock’ will feature actors, live music, dance, lasers and pyrotechnics to produce a thrilling finale to the day’s events.
To add to the fun and thrills Oakwood team members will be donning their own spooky Halloween costumes.
“We’ve tried to put together a packed programme of activity for Halloween which appeals to all ages and will provide fun thrills and chills for everyone,” said Dominic.
‘Halloween Spooktacular’ is sponsored by Radio Pembrokeshire and runs from Sunday, October 27– Thursday, October 31. Please call 01834 815170 or visitwww.oakwoodthemepark.co.uk for more information.

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Milford Haven Sea Cadets celebrate offshore voyage success

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41 minutes 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.

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Welsh Government announces grassroots Pride fund open for applications

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3 hours ago

June 8, 2026

Ella Groves, ICNN Senedd Reporter

A WELSH Government fund supporting local Pride events will open for applications next week.

The Grassroots Pride Fund, delivered with support from Pride Cymru, aims to help organisers from across Wales with event costs.

From Monday June 15, organisers can apply to the fund to gain financial support for Pride events across Wales in 2026/27.

There is £69,250 available from the fund this year – up from £17,700 in 2022/23.

In 2025 the fund supported 21 Pride events across Wales, including Barry Pride, Pembrokeshire Pride, and Wrexham Pride.

Aiming to expand the fund to more rural areas and small towns, the Welsh Government has said it wants to create “opportunities for people to come together and be their true selves throughout Wales”.

When applying for the funding, organisations should nominate one lead applicant who will act as project manager and have responsibility for the day-to-day management of the funding.

The fund is administered by Pride Cymru and applications can be made on its website after June 15. The deadline for applications is August 17.

Discussing the importance of the fund and Pride events, Deputy First Minister and minister for social justice and equalities, Sioned Williams, said: “As LGBTQ+ rights face growing threats, the new Welsh Government is clear: we will do all we can to protect and strengthen those rights here in Wales.

“Pride Month is a chance to celebrate the strength and inclusivity of our communities, and to recognise the volunteers whose commitment makes that possible.

“Volunteers bring people together, create spaces of welcome and belonging, and make sure LGBTQ+ people can celebrate safely and openly in their own communities.

“I have already attended Swansea Pride and Pontardawe Pride this month, and I’m looking forward to attending Pride Cymru in Cardiff this weekend and meeting some of the amazing organisations that support our LGBTQ+ communities.

“Respect, solidarity, and fair play are values that have always mattered to people in Wales, and this Welsh Government is steadfast in our commitment to inclusion. I am proud that we committed in our manifesto to providing ongoing support to Pride organisations.”

Dan Walsh, chair of Pride Cymru, said: “Local Prides play a vital role in creating safe, visible, and inclusive spaces for LGBTQ+ people across Wales.

“This fund represents an important investment in grassroots Pride movements, helping community-led organisations develop, grow, and deliver meaningful events and activities that reflect the needs of their local LGBTQ+ communities.”

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

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4 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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Laura Hugman, Chief Executive of Paul Sartori, receives the cheque from Tenby 10k runners and organisers.