Community

Planting completes improvement project

Published

12 years ago

October 13, 2013

STUDENTS have joined Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority staff to add the finishing touches to a redevelopment next to one of the Park’s most popular beaches.
A group of 45 Year 12 students from Ysgol Uwchradd Aberteifi/Cardigan Secondary School planted hardy shrubs and grasses in new borders created in the car park at Poppit Sands.
The car park development formed part of the Green Sea (Beach Improvement) Programme, a Visit Wales coastal tourism project partly funded by the European Regional Development Fund through the Welsh Government.
As part of their Welsh Baccalaureate, the young people worked with

Pembrokeshire garden designer Shaney Lawrence and National Park Rangers Richard Vaughan and Carol Owen.
Ranger Richard said: “The students worked really hard and took direction well, and the result is that they’ve given the whole site a real lift – it looks great; much improved.”
Earlier in the summer, the car park was resurfaced and new seating and National Park information panels were installed. Steps and ramps to the café were also installed. The planting was the final piece of work to complete the project, with the students using plants from the local nursery at Penrallt Garden Centre.
National Park Authority Chairman Cllr Mike James said: “It’s great to see students contributing to the real improvements in this area; it helps bring about pride in the local community as well as a real benefit to local people and visitors to the National Park.”

Community

Narbelles WI support Food Bank with festive donation

Published

17 hours ago

December 14, 2025

Tom Sinclair

Group marks December meeting with charity collection and Christmas celebrations

NARBELLES WI rounded off the year with a festive December meeting featuring a bring-and-share buffet, party games and a Secret Santa gift exchange.

Members also used the occasion to support families in need across the county, collecting food items and presenting a £120 cheque to Ann Watling from Pembrokeshire Food Bank. The donation represents the proceeds of the group’s bucket collection during Narberth Civic Week 2024.

A spokesperson for the WI said the group was delighted to finish the year “with fun, friendship and a chance to give something back to the community.”

(Photo: Narbelles WI members presenting the cheque to Ann Watling, Pembrokeshire Food Bank.)

Community

Annual charity carol service raises funds for good causes

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2 days ago

December 13, 2025

Tom Sinclair

MID and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service held its annual Charity Carol Service on Wednesday (Dec 10) at Ebeneser Baptist Chapel in Crymych.

The event brought together members of the local community alongside Fire Service staff for an evening of carols, readings and festive refreshments, marking the Christmas season in a warm and inclusive atmosphere.

This year’s service supported two important charities — the Fire Fighters Charity and Cancer Research Wales — with all proceeds going directly towards their ongoing work.

A total of £597 was raised on the night, which will be shared equally between the two charities.

The Service thanked the congregation at Ebeneser Baptist Chapel for hosting the event, as well as everyone who gave their time, support and generosity to make the evening such a success.

Community

3 Amigos toy bike run under way across Pembrokeshire

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2 days ago

December 13, 2025

Tom Sinclair

Castle Inn fun runners back festive charity event

THE ANNUAL 3 Amigos Christmas toy bike run is under way this afternoon (Saturday), with hundreds of motorcyclists setting off from Pembroke to raise funds for children’s services.

Riders gathered at The Commons car park in Pembroke from around midday before departing shortly after 1:00pm. The festive convoy is travelling along its traditional route, taking in Pembroke Dock and continuing through parts of the county including Neyland, Milford Haven and Haverfordwest.

The event is organised by the 3 Amigos and Dollies Motorcycle Group and has become a much-anticipated Christmas tradition in west Wales, with toys and donations collected for children receiving care within the Hywel Dda University Health Board area.

Also supporting the event are fun runners from the Castle Inn in Pembroke, who have been fundraising in aid of the 3 Amigos. The group are pictured alongside participants from today’s run.

The 3 Amigos have been raising funds for children’s wards and health charities for more than twenty-five years, with their Easter and Christmas events continuing to make a positive difference to young patients and their families.

Organisers have thanked the public for their support and asked road users to be mindful of the large convoy as it passes through towns and villages this afternoon.

Photo caption:
Festive fundraising: Fun runners from the Castle Inn, Pembroke, pictured supporting the 3 Amigos Christmas toy bike run (Pic: Martin Cavaney/Herald)