Sport

Jack’s Italian Job at Derllys Court

Published

4 years ago

September 15, 2021

James Hemingray

KILGETTY Golf Society’s latest event was held at Derllys Court Golf Club in Bancyfelin.

The weather forecast foretold of thunderstorms with lightening but it was dry throughout.

Thirty savvy club members ignored these warnings by turning up and enjoying an excellent day’s golf.

Those who didn’t score too well on the day through whatever reason e.g. a beginner, never played the course before, were new members Dave Crowley and Phil Andrews, Mike Skidmore, Graham Watson, Rob Nixon, and Edward Morris.

Despite his low score Rob managed to win the Longest Drive prize. As it was so long and he was first out, everyone following thought that he had forgotten to place the marker, as none could see it. Afterwards, some cheekily suggested he had planted the marker where he thought it couldn’t be caught.

The 30’s included the bulk of the players. Towards the bottom of the pack were Derek Campbell, Wayne Connett, Steve Cross, Ian Gregson, Dai Hunt, Graham Victor, Barry Neale, and Wynne Richards. Exactly half way with 35 were Adrian Alman, Alan Gawith, and Alan Jeffrey.

Whilst in the top half were Graham Bond, new member Dafydd Davies, Martin Davies, John Hammond, Steve Jones, fourth new member Howard Lacy, Simon Millett, and Mark Taylor.

Graham, Dafydd, Steve, and Simon were only one putt short of the 40’s group which comprised Meurig Evans, Roger Handcock, Peter Tarry, John Viner, and Jack Zeraschi. Well done to you all – great scores boys. So who took the prizes?

John came in with 40 points; fourth was Roger with 41, just losing out to third placed Peter on a better back 9; second with 43 points playing off a handicap of 9 and hardly putting a foot wrong was Meurig; but the winner with 45 was, you guessed it the Italian Stallion – Jack, or Giac to give him his correct name! Congratulations on your win, and a well-deserved cut of 3 in your handicap.

Other prizes went to: Best Team – Roger, Alan, and Dafydd. Nearest The Pin – Barry. Longest drive and Wooden Spoon – Rob. 28+ handicap – Graham. Whilst Wynne, Barry, and Adrian all had two’s.

A great day at a lovely course, and thanks to the Walters family for such a friendly welcome, and a good spread afterwards. We are sad to see you go and send our best wishes for the future.

The club’s next fixture, a Cardiff Bay overnighter playing two courses in the Vale of Glamorgan is now fully booked.

More information on joining the Society on www.kilgettygolf.co.uk.

Best Team – Roger Handcock, Adrian Alman, & Dafydd Davies

Education

Pupils’ multi-sports event hits the target

Published

9 hours ago

July 8, 2025

Tom Sinclair

MORE than 60 pupils have enjoyed trying out a range of different sports in a special
Sport Pembrokeshire event held last month

The event was held at Ysgol Glannau Gwaun with 65 pupils
from Years, 4,5 and 6 and the ALN unit taking part.

The sessions were run by local community clubs and Young Ambassadors from
Ysgol Bro Gwaun with pupils getting to enjoy rugby, cricket, hockey, archery and golf.
Sharon Osborne from Ysgol Glannau Gwaun, said: “Thanks to Sport Pembrokeshire
for organising a fantastic morning of activities for our pupils. They all thoroughly
enjoyed themselves.”

Dan Bellis of Sport Pembrokeshire, added: “A big thanks to Fishguard & Goodwick
Hockey Club, Fishguard and Goodwick Rugby Club and the Young Ambassadors
from Ysgol Bro Gwaun for putting on a fabulous morning of activities in glorious
sunshine!

“A big well done to all the pupils from Ysgol Glannau Gwaun for their effort and
enthusiasm throughout the morning.”

Sport

Cresselly stay top as Lawrenny skittle Llangwm for just 39

Published

10 hours ago

July 7, 2025

Herald Sport

Dominant wins across the divisions as league tables begin to take shape

CRESSELLY retained their place at the top of Division 1 of the Thomas Carroll Pembroke County Cricket League with an emphatic eight-wicket win over Burton on Saturday (July 5).

Charlie Arthur led the chase with an unbeaten 65, while Simon Cole ripped through Burton’s batting with 4-8. The reply was brisk, with Cresselly reaching the target in under 18 overs.

Lawrenny produced a bowling masterclass to dismiss Llangwm for just 39. Rob Williams (6-12) and Jamie Lewis (4-23) shared the wickets before Lawrenny cruised to a 10-wicket win.

Herbrandston beat Neyland by 90 runs thanks to a strong showing with bat and ball. Charlie Malloy scored 68 and Jack Nicholas added 51 before Nathan Banner claimed 3-12.

Saundersfoot beat Haverfordwest by 81 runs with Tom Mansbridge taking 4-14 and Nick Cope chipping in with 4-28.

Carew chased down 134 to beat Whitland by three wickets. Brian Hall scored 33, while James Hinchcliffe finished on 28 not out and took 2-36 with the ball.

Division 1 Table

Pos	Team	P	W	L	Bat	Bowl	Pts
1	Cresselly	11	10	1	37	47	192
2	Carew	11	9	2	42	52	186
3	Saundersfoot	11	7	4	40	47	164
4	Herbrandston	11	7	4	36	45	155
5	Neyland	11	6	5	35	44	141
6	Lawrenny	11	6	5	31	45	138
7	Whitland	11	4	7	37	32	113
8	Burton	11	3	8	35	38	103
9	Haverfordwest	11	3	8	32	34	98
10	Llangwm	11	0	11	21	20	41

Division 2 Table

Pos	Team	P	W	L	Bat	Bowl	Pts
1	St Ishmaels	11	9	2	46	51	187
2	Pembroke	11	8	3	53	47	180
3	Narberth	11	8	3	50	50	180
4	Hook	11	8	3	48	41	172
5	Llechryd	11	6	5	42	41	146
6	Cresselly II	11	6	5	43	29	136
7	Johnston	11	5	6	39	42	131
8	Carew II	11	3	8	39	38	110
9	Llanrhian	11	1	10	45	18	73
10	Burton II	11	1	10	29	22	61

Division 3 Table

Pos	Team	P	W	L	Bat	Bowl	Pts
1	Fishguard	11	10	1	37	41	186
2	Pembroke Dock	11	9	2	37	50	184
3	Lamphey	11	6	5	38	38	138
4	Hundleton	11	6	5	36	38	138
5	Stackpole	11	5	6	42	35	130
6	Haverfordwest II	11	4	6	44	37	126
7	Laugharne	11	4	6	39	30	114
8	Kilgetty	11	4	6	42	26	108
9	Hook II	11	3	7	34	19	83
10	Neyland II	11	2	9	31	23	74

Division 4 Table

Pos	Team	P	W	L	Bat	Bowl	Pts
1	Pembroke II	11	10	1	47	47	198
2	Saundersfoot II	11	9	1	44	45	179
3	St Ishmaels II	11	7	4	48	42	160
4	Crymych	11	6	4	44	34	138
5	Haverfordwest III	10	4	5	40	33	133
6	Lawrenny II	11	5	5	37	38	125
7	Carew III	9	4	4	38	26	104
8	Llangwm II	11	2	9	47	25	92
9	Llanrhian II	10	1	8	36	22	88
10	Narberth II	11	2	9	36	22	79

Division 5 Table

Pos	Team	P	W	L	Bat	Bowl	Pts
1	Llechryd II	11	9	1	43	46	192
2	Herbrandston II	11	9	2	43	50	190
3	Pembroke Dock II	11	7	3	44	39	157
4	Whitland II	9	4	4	32	19	113
5	Haverfordwest IV	10	3	6	38	26	104
6	Hundleton II	10	4	5	33	23	100
7	Cresselly III	10	2	7	41	28	89
8	Neyland III	10	0	10	33	8	40

Division 6 Table

Pos	Team	P	W	L	Bat	Bowl	Pts
1	Pembroke III	10	7	1	27	36	141
2	Llechryd III	8	6	1	27	30	137
3	Lamphey II	10	4	3	27	22	92
4	Haverfordwest/Cresselly	10	3	6	21	31	88
5	Whitland III*	10	3	4	17	24	65
6	Kilgetty II	10	0	8	14	14	28

*Whitland III: 8-point deduction for use of permit players

Sport

Ceredigion praised for hosting memorable Welsh and British Cycling Championships

Published

12 hours ago

July 7, 2025

Herald Sport

CEREDIGION has been praised for hosting a memorable National Cycling Championships in the county in collaboration with British Cycling, Welsh Government and Beicio Cymru.

Competitors were warmly welcomed by supporters from Ceredigion and further afield whilst they competed in the various races in Aberaeron and Aberystwyth.

Ceredigion County Council thanked the organisers, sponsors, volunteers and emergency services for their hard work in pulling off this major event successfully and safely.

Council leader, Councillor Bryan Davies said: “It was a pleasure to host the British Cycling Championships in Ceredigion. It places our county on the big stage as a special location to host prestigious first class events like this.

***Millie Couzens, gold medallist in the Under-23 Women’s Time Trial in Aberaeron and gold medallist in the Elite and Under-23 women’s Lloyds National Road Race in Aberystwyth*** ***(Image: SWpix)***

“Professional cyclists came from near and far to brave the roads of Ceredigion which offered the perfect balance between being challenging but also extremely enjoyable. It was great to see so many people visiting our county enjoying all the things our local businesses have to offer. Congratulations to everyone who was part of the event.”

The Beicio Cymru Championship, held on Saturday, included races for Ceredigion school pupils of various ages, organised by Beicio Cymru, Ystwyth Cycling and Ceredigion Actif.

Jonathan Day, British Cycling Events managing director, said: “It has been a phenomenal Lloyds National Road Championships with three days of incredible racing in Ceredigion.

“Aberaeron and Aberystwyth have been great hosts of this prestigious event, laying on fantastic courses for our riders which has led to some entertaining races.

“More than anything, events like this really show the legacy and impact of hosting championships in these areas. We have seen lots of young people out on the courses cheering on the riders, seeing the country’s best riders up close.

***The Road Race Open looking down on Aberystwyth (Image: SWpix)***

“The support has been brilliant, so we would like to extend out thanks to the Welsh Government, Ceredigion Council and all our stakeholders who assisted in successfully delivering the Championships.”

Welsh Government Minister with responsibility for sport, Jack Sargeant, said: “It was a real pleasure to welcome the Lloyds National Road Championships to Wales. Congratulations to Ceredigion on hosting such a prestigious event so well.

“The Welsh success in the elite women’s time trial with Zoe Backstedt’s magnificent victory, combined with the participation of over 200 youngsters in associated community events, will have helped inspire a new audience to enjoy cycling.

“This championship has delivered an exciting opportunity to see the next generation of British and Welsh talent in action, as we continue in our preparations to host a stage of the Tour de France in 2027.

“Events like this showcase Wales as a world-class destination for cycling and demonstrate the positive impact that sport can have on our communities.”

Cover image: Circuit Race Open on Aberystwyth Promenade (Image credit: SWpix)