News
Neyland cruise through in Duggie Morris Cup
NEYLAND booked their place in the quarter finals of the Duggie Morris Cup on Wednesday (May 26) as they beat Lamphey.
The game had been rained off twice but there was no chance of that happening on Wednesday.
Neyland, who have won the Duggie Morris Cup six times since 2013, won the toss and chose to bat before reaching 148-6 from their 20 overs.
However, they found themselves in trouble early on as they were reduced to 17-3.
Connor Carroll had Brad McDermott-Jenkins caught by Nick Shelmerdine and he also had Ross Hardy caught.
Nick Joseph then bowled Gregg Miller for a duck as the Division 2 side stunned the holders.
Nick Koomen and Sean Hannon then looked to rebuild the innings as they shared 46 runs for the fourth wicket.
Koomen had reached a score of 24 but he was then caught by Shelmerdine off the bowling of Phil Kidney.
Sean was joined by Patrick Bellerby, fresh from his century just the night before in the Harrison Allen, and the pair put on 69 runs for the fifth wicket.
Hannon hit one six in a score of 33 before he was bowled by David Blackwell.
Bellerby smashed his way to a half century with four fours and two sixes in his knock of 57 not out from 29 balls.
George Evans was run out late on before Patrick Hannon’s late boundary pushed the score up, setting Lamphey 149 to win.
However, they were unable to get going as only one batsman made it into double figures.
Brad McDermott-Jenkins did the early damage for Neyland as he took the first four wickets.
He had Peter McGilloway caught by Gregg Miller before bowling Robert Mathias and Tom Powell for ducks.
Lewis Haines had made 11 but he then saw his stumps shattered as McDermott-Jenkins struck again before going on to finish with figures of 4-4.
That left the hosts on 14-4 but it soon became 14-5 as Nick Shelmerdine was stumped by Sean Hannon off the bowling of brother Patrick for another duck.
Patrick then had David Blackwell caught by Lewis Page for the fourth duck of the innings.
George Evans then got in on the act as he bowled Nick Joseph who also failed to score.
That left Lamphey on 22-7 and they were soon eight down as Andy Tait was also bowled by Evans having scored eight runs.
Grant Cole added 5 to the score but he was caught by Gregg Miller of the bowling of Gary Lloyd.
The game came to a close when Evans bowled Carroll for a duck to finish with figures of 3-8.
It gave the Duggie Morris Cup holders victory by 116 runs.
They will now play either Hook or Lawrenny, away in the quarter final which is scheduled for Thursday, June 10.
Hook’s game at home to Lawrenny will take place tonight (Thursday, May 27).
Charity
Toy Story fans fill charity toy box at Haverfordwest cinema
Donations pour in for SNAP Specialist Play as families embrace Toy Story 5 launch
A TOY STORY-themed charity appeal at a Haverfordwest cinema has got off to a flying start, with families donating toys to support children with additional needs across Pembrokeshire.
The Palace Cinema has teamed up with local charity SNAP Specialist Play to collect new and pre-loved toys during screenings of the newly released Toy Story 5.
The appeal centres around an “Andy’s Toys” donation box, inspired by the beloved Pixar films, which has already been filled by generous filmgoers.

Cinema manager Hannah Cramp said the response from the community had exceeded expectations.
Families attending opening screenings have arrived carrying bags of toys, with many children keen to share their own treasured items to help others.
The cinema has transformed its foyer into a colourful Toy Story-themed experience, complete with hand-painted decorations, character silhouettes, bunting and famous film slogans including “Reach for the Sky” and “To Infinity and Beyond”.
Many visitors have also embraced the spirit of the occasion by attending in costume as their favourite Toy Story characters.

The toys are being donated to SNAP Specialist Play, a charity based within the Child Health Department at Withybush Hospital.
SNAP supports pre-school children with additional and complex needs through specialist play sessions designed to encourage communication, physical development and sensory learning.
Its facilities include sensory rooms, therapeutic play spaces and bespoke equipment used by speech and language therapists, occupational therapists and physiotherapists.
Project manager Cindy Jenkins said the charity was delighted by the partnership and grateful for the generosity shown by local families.

She said every toy donated would be put to good use, either during specialist play sessions, at family events, or through seasonal initiatives such as Christmas gift boxes for children and their siblings.
The appeal will continue until mid-July, with organisers hopeful that even more donations will be received over the coming weeks.
Anyone attending Toy Story 5 at the Palace Cinema is invited to bring along a new or good-quality pre-loved toy to support the appeal.

Cover photo:
Fancy dress fun: Palace Cinema manager Hannah Cramp helping launch the Toy Story charity appeal.
Health
Medicine shortages now ‘most severe on record’, health leaders warn
PATIENTS are facing some of the worst medicine shortages ever seen in the UK, with pharmacists warning the situation now poses a serious risk to safety.
The National Pharmacy Association said shortages affecting commonly used medicines are becoming more frequent, lasting longer, and causing increasing disruption for patients, GP surgeries and pharmacies.
The warning comes as Serious Shortage Protocols for Creon, used by people with pancreatic cancer and cystic fibrosis to help digest food, have been in place since May 2024 and have now been extended until July 10, 2026.
HRT treatment Estradot has also been under a Serious Shortage Protocol since December 2024, with the current extension also running until July 10.
Patients travelling between pharmacies
A survey by the National Pharmacy Association found that 98 per cent of pharmacies had encountered patients who had visited several pharmacies in one day to find a prescription.
It also found that 96 per cent of pharmacies believed the current situation posed a serious risk to patient safety, while 89 per cent said they had been unable to dispense a medicine at least once a day because of supply problems.
Some pharmacy teams have also faced anger and abuse from patients unable to obtain medication.
Olivier Picard, Chair of the National Pharmacy Association, said: “Medicine shortages are becoming more frequent, lasting longer and causing increasing disruption for patients.
“These shortages are some of most severe the UK has experienced.
“It is deeply distressing to find patients who have travelled from pharmacy to pharmacy to find the medicines they need without success.”
Calls for urgent taskforce
The NPA is calling on the government to convene an emergency taskforce involving manufacturers, wholesalers, clinicians and pharmacists.
It also wants changes to rules which currently stop pharmacists from making simple substitutions, such as changing a tablet to a capsule or a cream to an ointment, even where a safe alternative is available.
Professor Victoria Tzortziou Brown, President of the Royal College of GPs, said medicine shortages were frustrating for patients, GPs and pharmacists, and added pressure to already stretched services.
She said the College supported pharmacists being able to make limited changes to prescriptions where a medicine is unavailable and a safe alternative exists.
She added: “The most important thing is that patients are able to access the medication they need safely and without delay.”
The Cystic Fibrosis Trust and Pancreatic Cancer UK have also raised concerns about the impact of shortages of pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy, including Creon, on people who rely on the medication to digest food, maintain weight and stay well enough for treatment.
Crime
Spittal man to stand trial accused of ABH
A SPITTAL man is to stand trial accused of assaulting a man and causing actual bodily harm.
Robert Hedley, 41, of Wesley Way, Spittal, Haverfordwest, is charged with assaulting Liam Morley-Trivett at St Clears on August 30, 2025.
The case was before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Thursday (Jun 18).
Hedley was granted unconditional bail and is due to stand trial at the same court on Monday, June 29.
The trial is listed for 10:00am and has been given a time estimate of twenty minutes.
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