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Wales Air Ambulance to Benefit from Charity Concert

Published

4 years ago

September 21, 2021

Narberth and Whitland Rotary is extremely grateful to its sponsors

The Wales Air Ambulance, (WAA) Charity were delighted to learn that they are to be the main beneficiary from Narberth and Whitland Rotary’s Autumn Charity Concert at the Follies Theatre, Folly Farm on the 9th October.

Katie Macro, Fundraising WAA community coordinator, said: “I’m delighted that the Grand Charity Concert which was rescheduled from last year will take place next month. The audience will be treated to classical music from crossover singers Richard and Adam, together with Whitland Male Choir whilst also enjoying a variety of young local talent. It sounds like a fantastic line-up”.

“Thank you to Narberth and Whitland Rotary for raising funds for the Wales Air Ambulance Charity. The Charity regularly attends life and limb-threatening emergencies in the Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire area. Charity events, like this, raise vital funds to ensure our important service can continue to take the emergency department to the patient, saving time and saving lives.”

WAA Communications Officer Lisa Wilson said this week “The Wales Air Ambulance Charity is funded by the people of Wales. We operate four of the most advanced air ambulances in the UK, saving precious time and lives – all thanks to you”.

“We rely entirely on your charitable donations to raise the £8 million needed every year to keep the helicopters flying across Wales”.

“Wales Air Ambulance offers advanced critical care and is often described as a ‘Flying ED’. The on-board consultants and critical care practitioners are highly skilled and carry some of the most pioneering medical equipment in the world. They can deliver blood transfusions, administer anaesthesia and undertake emergency operations at the scene of the incident, before flying the patient directly to specialist care”.

“Our Charity has completed 40,000 missions since our inception twenty years ago and is on standby 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We are there for the people of Wales whenever and wherever they need us”.

Narberth and Whitland Rotary’s Fundraising Committee Chairman, Rotarian John Hughes said this week: “We are delighted that our concert this year is in aid of The Wales Air Ambulance as it celebrates its 20th”. “We are all looking forward to what promises to be a memorable evening and we look forward to seeing you all there.”

Tickets for the concert, which are sure to be in great demand are now on sale and can be bought online at www.nwrotary.co.uk and also for cash at local outlets, Dales Music Shop, Tenby; Rock ‘n Rolla Boutique, Narberth and The Creative Cafe, High Street, Haverfordwest. They are also available from Chorister Huw Jones of Whitland Male Choir.

Narberth and Whitland Rotary is extremely grateful to its main sponsors Powells Cottage Holidays of Saundersfoot, Gravells Kia of Narberth and of course Folly Farm for hosting the event. All three are long standing supporters of Rotary, and President Elaine Bradbury said this week that “Narberth and Whitland Rotary was extremely grateful for their continued support”.

Pictured this week at Folly Farm are (from left) Nicola Hurst, (Powells Cottage Holidays, Sponsor) Rotarian John Hughes, Rotarian Ian Gravell, (Gravells Kia , Sponsors) Rotarian Phil Thompson MBE and Gareth Morris, (Folly Farm, Sponsors) (rear) Whitland Male Voice choristers Roy Morris, Aubrey Davies and Hugh Lewis, with Rhys Jenkins, (Wales Air Ambulance) and President Elaine Bradbury, (Narberth and Whitland Rotary)

Community

Annual charity carol service raises funds for good causes

Published

21 hours 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

Published

21 hours 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)

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Special delivery of thanks as MP visits Haverfordwest sorting office

Published

2 days ago

December 12, 2025

Tom Sinclair

Christmas cheer for posties working through the festive rush

A CHRISTMAS message of thanks was delivered in person this week as Preseli Pembrokeshire MP Henry Tufnell paid a visit to Royal Mail staff at Haverfordwest Sorting Office.

The MP met postal workers during one of the busiest periods of the year, praising staff for their hard work in ensuring cards, parcels and gifts reach homes across Pembrokeshire in the run-up to Christmas.

Mr Tufnell said postal workers were going “above and beyond” throughout the year, but particularly during the festive period when demand is at its highest and delivery rounds are often made in challenging weather conditions.

He described postal staff as “unsung heroes”, highlighting their role in keeping communities connected and helping families stay in touch at a time when it matters most.

Speaking after the visit, Mr Tufnell said: “Our posties play a vital role in our community, and at Christmas that importance is felt more than ever. They work incredibly hard to make sure gifts and cards from loved ones arrive safely and on time.”

Staff at the Haverfordwest site were pictured alongside the MP, with some embracing the festive spirit in Christmas jumpers and seasonal outfits while continuing their daily work.

The MP also extended his thanks to postal workers across the whole of Pembrokeshire, acknowledging the dedication required to keep services running smoothly during the seasonal rush.

Royal Mail experiences its highest parcel volumes in December, with thousands of additional items passing through local sorting offices each day as Christmas approaches.

Delivering Christmas cheer: Henry Tufnell MP with staff at Haverfordwest Sorting Office during a festive visit (Pic: Facebook).