Community
Simple way to collect replacement recycling bags and containers
PEMBROKESHIRE residents who need to replace recycling bags and containers can now simply walk up and request them from specified Council sites across the County.
No appointments are needed to collect the following items:
- Red Bag (Cans and plastic)
- Blue Bag (Cardboard)
- Blue Box (Paper)
- Green Box (Glass)
- Food Waste – Green kerbside caddy, silver kitchen caddy and food waste bags.
They can be collected from:
- North Wing Reception, County Hall, Haverfordwest
- Thornton Depot, Milford Haven
- Pembrokeshire County Council Leisure Centres.
It is the intention to further expand the locations in the near future. Please visit https://www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/waste- collections/replacement-bags-and-boxes for an up to date list of outlets and recycling containers available.
You can also request additional food waste bags by placing a note on your food waste bin. These are carried on the recycling collection vehicles.
Additional purple AHP/ nappy sacks are also available via request through My Account or the Contact Centre and are delivered by the AHP collection vehicle.
It is hoped the reintroduction of these collection points will reduce pressure on the current system of ordering replacement bags and containers for delivery and enable households to access replacement containers as required.
The service has experienced significant pressures over the Covid-19 pandemic period, resulting in increased timescales for delivery of replacement bags and containers, for which apologies are extended.
Grey bags for residual (non recyclable) waste
Grey bags for residual (non recyclable waste) are not available through the recycling container outlets.
The annual deliveries of two rolls of grey bags are currently ongoing.
The grey bag deliveries began in June, were paused in August due to the summer holidays, and will be completed by the end of the autumn to all domestic properties across Pembrokeshire.
Please be patient as we work our way to all communities. You can also see when your delivery of grey bags is due via the waste collection section of My Account.
See https://myaccount.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/ for more information, how to register and further services available from My Account.
You can find further information on Council Waste and Recycling Services at: https://www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/waste-and-recycling The Council contact centre is available via email on [email protected] or by calling 01437 764551.
Community
Festive creativity shines as Kurtz MS meets card competition winner
SAMUEL KURTZ, Member of the Senedd for Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire, visited Pembroke Dock Community School on Friday 12th December to present a prize to the winner of this year’s Christmas Card Competition.
The competition invited pupils to design a festive Christmas card, with entries received from schools across the area. The standard of artwork was exceptionally high, showcasing the creativity, imagination and talent of young people in the community.
During the visit, Samuel Kurtz congratulated the winning pupil and thanked all those who took part, as well as the teachers and staff who supported the competition. Each child who entered also received a certificate in recognition of their hard work and effort.
Speaking after the presentation, Samuel said, “It was a real pleasure to visit Pembroke Dock Community School today and announce the winner of my Christmas Card competition. This year the winner is Mair Moseley, aged 10, and she designed a wonderful Santa image that really stood out. She has won a chocolate selection set and a £20 book token to enjoy over Christmas.”
He added, “ The creativity and enthusiasm shown by all the children was fantastic, and it made choosing a winner extremely difficult. I want to congratulate all the entrants and thank the staff for their ongoing support.”
Pembroke Dock Community School Headteacher, Mrs Katie Crockford-Morris, added, “We were delighted to welcome Samuel Kurtz MS to the school to present the prize. The children thoroughly enjoyed taking part in the competition, and they were incredibly proud to receive their certificates.”
The winning design will now be used as Samuel Kurtz’s official Christmas card this year, with one copy already on its way to His Majesty, King Charles.
Community
Narbelles WI support Food Bank with festive donation
Group marks December meeting with charity collection and Christmas celebrations
NARBELLES WI rounded off the year with a festive December meeting featuring a bring-and-share buffet, party games and a Secret Santa gift exchange.
Members also used the occasion to support families in need across the county, collecting food items and presenting a £120 cheque to Ann Watling from Pembrokeshire Food Bank. The donation represents the proceeds of the group’s bucket collection during Narberth Civic Week 2024.
A spokesperson for the WI said the group was delighted to finish the year “with fun, friendship and a chance to give something back to the community.”
(Photo: Narbelles WI members presenting the cheque to Ann Watling, Pembrokeshire Food Bank.)
Community
Annual charity carol service raises funds for good causes
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.

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