Community

Pembrokeshire Volunteering Awards nominations close soon

Published

1 week ago

October 8, 2021

Maggie Moss, volunteer at Span Arts for 30 years, who won the ‘Trustee Award’ in 2020

COUNTLESS volunteers, from across Pembrokeshire, regularly give their time to causes they care about. So much in our communities just would happen without volunteers, from befriending and fundraising to running clubs and groups. Some give a few hours when they can; some dedicate a lifetime.

If you know a volunteer, or group of volunteers, who are dedicated, inspirational, and deserve a huge ‘thank you’ for their efforts you can nominate them for a Pembrokeshire Volunteering Award 2021.

There are 7 different categories including group awards, two for younger volunteers (aged under 25), trustee(s), long service, and where volunteering has made a difference to an individual. The deadline is noon on 22 October.

There is a downloadable nomination form, and a ‘top tips’ guide here https://padlet.com/volforpembs/celebrate the nomination form is in Word, or can be completed online via Survey Monkey. If you would prefer a paper copy or have any queries, please contact PAVS (Pembrokeshire Association of Voluntary Services) on 01437 769422.

The Awards are coordinated by PAVS and supported by South Hook LNG. The Awards Ceremony will be held virtually on 9 December.

Community

Haverfordwest: Police appeal after moped stolen from College Court

Published

3 days ago

October 13, 2021

Thomas Sinclair

DYFED-POWYS POLICE is appealing for witnesses after a moped was stolen from College Court, Haverfordwest at approximately 8pm on October 6.

The black and orange SYM Jet moped was found abandoned a short time later on Dew Street, Haverfordwest. Two 17/18-year-old males are believed to be involved and are both described as wearing black clothing and wearing rucksacks at the time of the incident.

We urge anyone with information that could help officers with their investigation to report it to Dyfed-Powys Police, either online at: https://bit.ly/DPPContactOnline, by emailing 101@dyfed-powys.pnn.police.uk, or by calling 101.

If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech impaired text the non-emergency number on 07811 311 908.

Quote reference: DP-20211006-328.

Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555111, or visiting crimestoppers-uk.org.

Business

Coast to Coast grabs gold at national award ceremony

Published

4 days ago

October 12, 2021

Thomas Sinclair

PEMBROKESHIRE COAST NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY’S long-running visitor newspaper Coast to Coast was one of the gold winners at the recent CIPR Cymru Wales PRide Awards.

The free annual visitor newspaper picked up the award for Best Publication at an online ceremony hosted by broadcaster Jason Mohammad, having last won the award in 2014.

National Park Authority Communications and Marketing Manager Marie Edwards said: “We are delighted that Coast to Coast has been recognised once again alongside so many other great entries and winners from the private and public sectors.

“Hundreds of thousands of copies are picked up across Pembrokeshire and beyond each year, helping people to learn more about the National Park and enjoy their visit.

“We would like to thank all the readers, stockists and advertisers for their ongoing support as we prepare to publish the 40^th edition in 2022.”

In assessing the Coast to Coast entry, the judges felt there was “a very clear brief for Coast to Coast, with well thought through targets. The entry demonstrated a strong alignment to the organisational goals as well as importantly, giving staff the opportunity to contribute.

“Ultimately this approach led to excellent metrics in the evaluation and fantastic feedback from customers, which the judges were particularly impressed with.”

National Park Authority Chairman Cllr Paul Harries added: “The team should be extremely proud to have won another gold at these prestigious awards, which follows on from an incredibly successful few years despite the challenges posed by the pandemic and emphasises the high calibre of officers we have working for the Authority.

“The team works tirelessly to promote the National Park and the Authority in so many different ways, including the ever popular Coast to Coast, which continues to go from strength to strength.”

To read this year’s edition online or find out more about advertising in the 2022 edition of Coast to Coast visit www.pembrokeshirecoast.wales/coast-to-coast.

Community

Macmillan Coffee Morning

Published

5 days ago

October 11, 2021

Cerys Lafferty

It was held in the beautiful lounge at St Brides Spa Hotel who also donated all the coffee for the morning. Cakes were supplied by the community who baked some fabulous, tasty treats!

Saundersfoot Connect hosted a very successful Coffee Morning on Friday October 8th , raising a very impressive £1,070 for the cause.

It was held in the beautiful lounge at St Brides Spa Hotel who also donated all the coffee for the morning. Cakes were supplied by the community who baked some fabulous, tasty treats!

The raffle prizes were many and varied – lots donated by those who came along, and a huge number generously donated by local businesses. Over £500 of the total was raised on the raffle alone.

Organiser, Ladan Harper, said “We were blown away by the number of beautiful cakes that were brought along, and the many lovely prizes donated by guests and local businesses. We were very busy all morning, with over 100 people attending!”.

“It was so lovely to come out and meet people at an event” said one of the guests “it’s the first time I’ve done something this social in 18 months!

“I’ve just moved to the area, so it was great to be able to say ‘hello’ to some new friends and make connections with people I’ve only met online so far!” said another.

Many people commented how lovely it was to meet up and expressed an interest in maybe doing something like this more often. So, watch this space – a monthly Saundersfoot Coffee & Connect is on the cards!