Sport
Carew blow Town away

CAREW picked up their fourth win of the season on Saturday (Jun 26) as they beat Haverfordwest to leapfrog them into fourth place in Division 1.
Haverfordwest won the toss and elected to field but Carew made a good score of 193-8 in their 45 overs.
Tim Hicks and Nick Davies shared 69 runs for the first wicket as they started well.
Hicks reached a score of 23 but he was the first to fall as he was caught by Ashley James off the bowling of Dai Davies.
Davies then reached his half century, hitting five four and two sixes in a score of 51, but he saw Nick Scourfield out in similar fashion to Hicks.
Dai Davies then bowled his namesake Nick on 51 as Carew’s good start was undone as they slipped to 84-3.
Rhys Davies and Lewis Hicks took over in the middle and they shared 27 runs for the fourth wicket.
Hicks reached 19 but he was then bowled by Johnny White and Shaun Whitfield was bowled by Jake Merry as Carew were reduced to 125-5.
Luke Hicks and Rhys Davies shared 30 runs for the sixth wicket.
Davies was dropped by Danny Potter but soon after Luke Hicks was caught by Nikhil Mathias off the bowling of Merry on a score of 15 (1 six).
Davies made his way to a score of 30 but he then saw James Hinchcliffe caught by Jack Scriven off the bowling of Dai Davies who finished with figures of 4-35.
Davies reached 36 with two fours but he couldn’t add to his score as he was caught by Dai Davies off the bowling of White.
Carew reached 193-8 meaning Town would need 194 to win the game.
However, Town lost opener Mikey Jones early on when he was trapped leg before by Shaun Whitfield.
Whitfield also had Danny Potter caught by Nick Scourfield as Town slipped to 16-2.
That became 33-3 as Nikhil Mathias was caught by Lewis Hicks off the bowling of Ceri Brace on a score of 17.
Dai Davies did not last long at the crease as he was caught by Nick Davies off the bowling of Sam Harts to leave Town on 40-4.
Jake Merry added 9 to the total but he was caught by Nick Davies off the bowling of Iori Hicks.
Archie Thomas hit a six but he was caught and bowled by Brace as Town slipped into further trouble on 66-6.
Ben Field had hit two fours as he reached 23 but he was then caught and bowled by Brace.
75-7 soon became 75-8 as Ashley James was bowled by Hicks.
Shaun Whitfield picked up his third wicket to finish with figures of 3-21 as he bowled Johnny White and Hicks also claimed his third wicket as he bowled Clive Tucker.
That saw Hicks finish with figures of 3-22 while Ceri Brace also claimed figures of 3-22.
That brought the game to a close as Carew sealed victory by 102 runs.
Sport
East Williamston maintain lead as Week 20 results confirmed

THE LATEST results from last week’s league fixtures saw Kilgetty secure a 7-3 victory over Llanteg, while Carew dominated Badgers with an 8-2 win. Cosheston delivered a strong performance, beating Lamphey 9-1, and St Twynnells claimed an 8-2 win over St Johns. East Williamston had a bye, while the match between Hundleton and Reynalton was postponed.
Current League Standings (Week 20)
Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | S/D | Points |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
East Williamston | 17 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 267 | 135 |
Carew | 17 | 10 | 1 | 6 | 104 | 98 |
Cosheston | 17 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 55 | 93 |
St Johns | 16 | 10 | 0 | 6 | 57 | 90 |
Llanteg | 18 | 6 | 1 | 11 | -54 | 84 |
Hundleton | 17 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 57 | 83 |
Reynalton | 16 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 24 | 83 |
Badgers | 18 | 6 | 1 | 11 | -15 | 75 |
St Twynnells | 17 | 6 | 1 | 10 | -111 | 74 |
Kilgetty | 16 | 5 | 0 | 11 | -175 | 58 |
Lamphey | 17 | 5 | 0 | 12 | -132 | 57 |
Meanwhile, the weekend’s triples tournament had to be abandoned after the round-robin stage due to an accident involving Nev Ruff of Badgers. The knockout round will be rescheduled, with the league committee extending their best wishes to Nev for a speedy and full recovery.
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Local MP completes his first Haverfordwest Parkrun

HAVERFORDWEST Parkrun number 312 took place on Saturday (Mar 15) at the Racecourse, with 80 participants crossing the finish line—among them, Henry Tufnell MP, who completed his first parkrun.
The MP recorded a time of 18 minutes and 14 seconds at the free weekly 5k community event. His wife, Poppy, also took part, volunteering for the first time as one of 15 helpers who ensure the event runs smoothly under the parkrun UK umbrella.
The event, which has now seen 24,536 finishers, takes place every Saturday at 9:00am. Organisers expressed gratitude to Haverfordwest Racecourse Public Park Trust for their continued support in hosting the event and to Haverfordwest Cricket Club for providing toilet facilities for participants each week.
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Future of Wales’ last Greyhound track uncertain amid ban proposal

THE VALLEY Greyhound Stadium in Ystrad Mynach, Caerphilly, the last remaining greyhound racing track in Wales, faces an uncertain future following the Welsh Government’s proposal to outlaw the sport.
Greyhound racing has been a part of Welsh sporting history for nearly a century, with the first races taking place on April 7, 1928. At its peak, the sport drew tens of thousands of spectators, with the Welsh White City Stadium in Cardiff once attracting crowds of 25,000. The Valley Greyhound Stadium itself opened in 1976 and has undergone significant renovations over the years, including the addition of an indoor lounge and licensed bar in 2011. The stadium was granted a licence by the Greyhound Board of Great Britain (GBGB) in August 2023, ensuring compliance with modern animal welfare and racing standards.

Welsh Government pushes for ban
Deputy First Minister Huw Irranca-Davies announced on February 18, 2025, that the government intends to implement a ban on greyhound racing “as soon as practically possible.” He stated: “I believe that now is the right time to move to ban greyhound racing in Wales. We are proud to be the first nation in the UK to do this.”
The proposed ban follows increasing pressure from animal welfare groups and a government consultation that received 35,000 signatures supporting the end of the sport. Welfare concerns, including the risks of injury and post-racing care for retired dogs, have been key drivers behind the move.
Divided opinions on the proposal
The announcement has sparked widespread debate.
BVA President Dr. Elizabeth Mullineaux commented: “When it comes to the use of animals in sport, as a society we have a collective responsibility to ensure that the animals involved receive the highest standards of welfare.
“It’s also essential that policy decisions on this issue are led by evidence and BVA’s ‘Animals in Performance Sport’ working group is looking closely at the issue, examining the evidence to ensure a comprehensive and considered view.
“The working group is expected to report later this year.”
However, industry representatives and racing enthusiasts argue that the decision is not grounded in sufficient evidence. The Greyhound Board of Great Britain (GBGB) has strongly opposed the move, with Chairman Jeremy Cooper stating: “This decision has been heavily influenced by animal rights activists. Our industry has made significant strides in ensuring the welfare of greyhounds.”
Essex businessman Dave Barclay, who has owned the Valley Greyhound Stadium since November 2021, is understood to be seeking legal advice in light of the government’s plans.
Impact on local economy and sport
If the ban is enacted, Wales would become the first UK nation to outlaw greyhound racing, leaving only 18 tracks operational in the rest of the country following the closure of Crayford Stadium in January. The closure of the Valley Greyhound Stadium is expected to result in the loss of approximately 30 jobs and leave a void in the local sporting community.
Former England and British and Irish Lions rugby player Mike Burton, now a greyhound trainer, expressed disappointment: “I come to Wales because they are good people, they are all grafters and love the sport. This is a huge loss.”
Uncertain future for greyhound racing in Wales
Despite the outcry from the industry, the Welsh Government remains committed to phasing out the sport. The exact timeline for implementation is unclear, but with the next Senedd election set for May 2026, the ban could be in place before then.
As the debate continues, stakeholders on both sides await further details on the government’s plan, including support measures for affected workers and provisions for the welfare of retired racing greyhounds. For now, the final bend looms for Wales’ last greyhound track, and its future remains uncertain.
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