Sport
Narberth seal five-wicket win over Tish

NARBERTH picked up just their second win of the season on Saturday (Jun 19) as they beat St Ishmaels by five wickets.
The visitors won the toss and elected to field first and they started well as they reduced Tish to 18-3 early on.
Ben Quartermaine had Peter Bradshaw caught by Matthew Johns for a golden duck and he then had Andrew Palmer trapped leg before wicket.
Ben Hughes then had Karl Rhead caught by David Johns as Tish struggled early on.
Phil Cockburn and Brennan Devonald looked to rebuild the innings as they shared 49 runs for the fourth wicket.
Devonald hit six fours in a score of 34 but he was then bowled by David Johns.
Cockburn fell moments later as he was trapped leg before by Matthew Johns on a score of 23.
He then did the same to Gareth Virgo who fell for a second ball duck as Tish slipped to 67-6.
David Johns trapped Andrew Williams leg before and Ieuan Hawkins fell to Matthew Johns.
Lewis Rhead hit a score of 15 before he was out to Matthew Johns.
Andrew Pawlett’s late score of 18 (two fours, one six) gave Tish something to defend but Johns returned again to dismiss him to finish with figures of 5-27.
It meant that Tish were bowled out for 115 but they got the early wicket they wanted as Narberth began their reply.
Brennan Devonald had Hadleigh Luff caught by Peter Bradshaw for a duck but Richard Adams and Jamie McCormack shared 27 runs for the second wicket.
Andrew Palmer claimed the wicket of McCormack, who had scored 14, but Adams and Kyle Quartermaine continued to put runs on the board.
They shared another 37 runs for the third wicket but it was Williams again who ended the partnership as he bowled Quartermaine on a score of 20.
Jordan Howell added 19 for Narberth before he was caught by Devonald off the bowling of Andrew Pawlett.
Adams was Narberth’s top scorer as he hit eight fours in a score of 36 but he was caught by Andrew Palmer off the bowling if Williams.
Lewis Hough and Ben Quartermaine (6 not out) then saw Narberth over the line in 25th over.
Hough hit three fours as he scored 21 from 15 balls to seal the five wicket win.
Sport
Double podium finish for local rally driver

A 20-HOUR round trip to Machrihanish Airbase in Campbeltown, Scotland, proved more than worthwhile for 17-year-old rally driver Henri Cynwyl, who returned to Wales with two podium finishes.
Henri, from Ponthirwaun, claimed third place on both days of competition in the British Junior Championship and the 1000cc Ecosse Challenge, strengthening his lead in the F1000 British Junior Championship.

The two-day Mach1 Stages Rally was organised by Dunfermline Car Club, with 31 F1000 members taking to the fast tarmac stages of the airbase, cheered on by a warm Scottish welcome.
“I’m really pleased,” said Henri, who was co-driven by Geraint Evans from Bala. “The stages were long, and I much prefer long stages to short ones as I get into a flow. The fast tarmac really suited my car.”
Now in his second and final year in the championship, Henri is backed by a number of local businesses from the Cardigan area.
“I’m so grateful to all of my sponsors and team,” he said. “The car is prepared by Castle Motors in Newcastle Emlyn, and we’ve just welcomed Pembrokeshire College as one of my new sponsors for 2025.”
Henri is currently undertaking an apprenticeship as an electrician with both Pembrokeshire College and DJ Hoyland.
The next round of the F1000 Championship will take place at Wheaton Barracks in Blackpool at the start of August.
Sport
Kilgetty AFC Women score new Lucozade kit thanks to Tenby Post Office Stores

Local nomination supports grassroots football in Pembrokeshire
KILGETTY AFC Women’s Team has received a brand-new Lucozade Sport Kit, thanks to a nomination by Tenby Post Office Stores and local supporter Fiona Malone.
The donation includes reusable drinks bottles, bibs, a football carrier bag, a kit bag, and bottles of Lucozade Sport – part of a UK-wide initiative that saw only ten teams selected to receive the sports kits.
‘A natural choice’
Fiona Malone, who nominated the team, said: “We were really happy to nominate Kilgetty AFC Women’s football team when we were asked by Lucozade. My son plays for Kilgetty Under-13s, and the whole club is incredibly inclusive, so when Lucozade asked, we immediately thought of the women’s team.”
The kit was officially handed over on Sunday (July 13) during the club’s Chwarae FOR HER Wales v England watch party at Kilgetty AFC Football Club, Kingsmoor Sports Club.
Team thanks local backers
A spokesperson for Kilgetty AFC Women said: “We are very grateful to receive all of the items from Tenby Post Office Stores and Lucozade. We particularly appreciate the reusable drinks bottles and Lucozade Sport drinks – we’ve been bringing our own, or using the men’s bottles. The bibs are great, and the new bags will be really useful. Thank you!”
Backed by the community
The women’s team continues to grow as part of the wider female football movement in Wales, supported by local businesses and groups. Ongoing kit sponsorship for the girls’ teams has come from Ty Francis and New York Welsh, while Tesco Stronger Starts funding and FAW grants have supported equipment and coach education.
The women’s team has also received training kit sponsorship from Kilgetty WI, and playing kit and volunteer support from Saundersfoot Rotary.
Each of these donations, including the new Lucozade kit, is helping transform grassroots football – building players’ skills, boosting confidence, and creating a stronger sense of belonging through sport.
Community
Rugby stars to headline community talk in Newport, Pembrokeshire

THIS Wednesday evening, July 16 at 7pm, join Welsh TV personalities Rhodri and Lucy Owen for a bilingual Q&A with international rugby stars Josh Macleod, Stephen Varney, and Macs Page at Canolfan Bethlehem (formerly the Old Bethlehem Chapel) in Newport, Pembrokeshire.
The evening, part of the Lecol Heroes series, will offer a unique opportunity to hear from these rising rugby stars as they share their journeys from local lads to international pros. The trio—who all have strong connections to the Pembrokeshire area—will discuss their experiences, challenges, and triumphs in the world of rugby, giving fans a behind-the-scenes look at their careers.
The event will be hosted by Rhodri and Lucy Owen, and attendees will have the chance to ask questions to the players. The event is open to the public, with tickets priced at £10 for adults and £5 for secondary school students.
Canolfan Bethlehem, a vital community venue in the heart of Newport, has quickly become a focal point for local events. After the former chapel was bought and renovated by a dedicated group of locals in 2024, it reopened as a community centre in February 2025. This will be one of the many events held at the venue, which continues to grow in popularity.
Don’t miss this unique evening filled with rugby passion, pride, and a few laughs along the way. Join us at Capel Bethlehem, Upper West Street, Newport, Pembrokeshire this Wednesday at 7pm!

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