Community

Green’s meeting successful

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11 years ago

July 17, 2014

PEMBROKESHIRE GREEN PARTY members met on June 25 for a very successful inaugural meeting, according to an official press release. Wales Green Party leader, Pippa Bartolotti was in attendance to help advise the group in ways to build and grow the branch locally.

Jim Scott who organised the meeting said “I am very pleased with how the meeting turned out, Pippa’s contributions were positive, encouraging and upbeat, attendance was also good and very upbeat, all members said that they will attend future meetings with the express aim of building a solid local group and increased Green Party presence here in Pembrokeshire. We will be fielding two candidates in the 2015 general elections, and also hope to put many Green candidates up in the next round of County Council elections. Green party membership has more than doubled in Pembrokeshire in the last 12 months so watch this space! I think that more and more people across the UK are becoming increasingly disillusioned with the main political parties and see them as ‘all the same’ so peoples are looking for alternatives like the Green Party, I Have decided to help build the party locally because I believe that the Green Party offers sustainable environmental policies that would be fantastic for creating jobs in renewables, especially here in Wales, and rebuilding our economy, I also think that the Green Parties social & economic policies which focus very strongly on equality would redress the ever increasing gap between the rich and the poor in a way that suits all of us, not just big business and bankers as we have seen for some time under recent neoliberal Governments.” During Pippa Bartolotti’s visit to Pembrokeshire she visited the surplus food cafe run by Transition Bro Gwaun where she had lunch, Pippa chatted with volunteers and staff at the cafe and saw for herself the ongoing success of Transition Bro Gwaun who have recently celebrated their first anniversary. Chris Samra, “one of the directors of Transition Bro Gwaun said ‘We are pleased to have had a group from the Green Party visit Transition cafe for lunch, as we always welcome people who are interested in our project and its aim of reducing food waste and cutting carbon emissions.” Pippa Bartolotti said, “In this throw away society we waste far to much food, this cafe is working so hard to use surplus food and it is food that should be used. I take my hat off to Transition Bro Gwaun for proving that the waste of so much food is unnecessary, and also proving how delicious this food can be, what a great service for the environment and the local community!”

Community

Community gathers to remember Corrina Baker

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4 hours ago

December 17, 2025

Tom Sinclair

Lanterns and balloons released in emotional acts of remembrance

FAMILY, friends and members of the local community came together to remember Corrina Baker at a series of moving events held across west Wales this week.

Corrina’s funeral took place on Monday (Dec 15), a month after her death, with a public service held at St Mary’s Church. Mourners lined the route as her coffin was carried on its final journey in an elegant horse-drawn carriage, before a private cremation later took place at Parc Gwyn crematorium in Narberth.

Later that evening, shortly after 6:00pm, friends and relatives gathered at the Quayside in Cardigan for the first of two acts of remembrance to celebrate her life. Lanterns were lit and released into the night sky above the town as some of Corrina’s favourite songs were played.

On Tuesday afternoon (Dec 16), a second tribute was held near the location where Corrina was found. Twenty-one pink balloons — one for each year of her life — were released into a clear blue sky, each carrying personal messages in her memory.

Floral tributes continue to be laid at the Netpool, while a GoFundMe appeal set up in Corrina’s memory has raised more than £2,300. She has been described by those who knew her as “funny and bright”.

Dyfed-Powys Police have confirmed that their investigation into the circumstances surrounding Ms Baker’s death is ongoing. A 29-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of murder has been released on bail while inquiries continue.

(Photos: Stuart Ladd/Herald)

Community

Six untaxed vehicles seized in Milford Haven police operation

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4 hours ago

December 17, 2025

Tom Sinclair

SIX untaxed and abandoned vehicles were seized during a joint roads policing operation in Milford Haven on Tuesday morning.

Officers from the Milford Haven Neighbourhood Policing and Prevention Team (NPPT) worked alongside the Pembrokeshire Roads Policing Team as part of targeted enforcement across the town.

In addition to the vehicle seizures, a number of traffic offence reports were issued to drivers during the operation.

Police said the action formed part of ongoing efforts to improve road safety and tackle vehicle-related offences in the Milford Haven area.

Community

Candlelit carol service brings community together in Milford Haven

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5 hours ago

December 17, 2025

Tom Sinclair

ST KATHARINE and St Peter’s Church in Milford Haven hosted its annual Candlelit Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, bringing together members of the community for a traditional celebration of Christmas.

The service featured readings from the Mayor of Milford Haven, representatives of the Soroptimists, Milford Haven Amateur Operatic Society, the Headteacher and Head Prefects of Milford Haven School, Milford Haven Town Band, and NCI Wooltack Point.

Music for the evening was provided by organist Seimon Morris, Milford Haven Town Band and the Milford Haven Cluster Band, whose performances added to the atmosphere of the candlelit service.

The Friends of St Katharine and St Peter’s Church thanked all those involved and wished the community a happy Christmas.