Sport awards nominations announced

Published

4 years ago

November 8, 2021

Pictured are the finalists in the 2019 Sport Pembrokeshire Young Volunteers of the Year category.

THE WAITING is over and the nominations for the 2021 Sport Pembrokeshire Awards have been revealed!

A total of 80 nominations have been received in 12 categories for individuals and teams involved in a variety of different sports across the County.

The three finalists in each category will be announced on 17th November. The overall winners will be unveiled at the ceremony at Folly Farm on 26 th November, organised by Sport Pembrokeshire.

The awards are sponsored by Valero, the Western Telegraph, Folly Farm, and Radio Pembrokeshire.

Cllr Paul Miller, Cabinet Member for Economy, Tourism, Leisure and Culture, thanked all those who had submitted a nomination and said the standard of entries was once again very high.

“We’re really pleased that so many people have taken the time to nominate individuals and teams from our sporting community to be recognised in the Sport Pembrokeshire awards,” he said.

“The awards are a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the hard work and achievements of local sportspeople, coaches and volunteers and we’re looking forward to a great evening.”

The nominations are as follows:

(some individuals/teams received more than one nomination)

Young Volunteer of the Year

1. Carys Ribbon & Jess Raymond

2. Leila Egelstaff

3. Ffion Williams (Haverfordwest Seals)

4. Olivia Probert

5. Adele Bevan

Club Organiser

1. Trevor & Becki Badham and Colin Evans (Cricket)

2. Brian Millard (Disability Sport)

3. Sean Hannon (Cricket)

4. Gareth Bennett (Swimming)

5. Naomi Dalton (Boxing)

Senior Team

1. Cresselly Ladies Cricket Team

2. Neyland Cricket Club 1 st Team

3. Saundersfoot Bowls Club over 55’s Fours team

Junior Team

1. Haverfordwest Artistic Gymnastics

2. Pembrokeshire Harriers SIAB Team

3. St. Ishmael’s Cricket Club U11’s

4. Haverfordwest RFC U9’s

Unsung Hero

1. Jamie Phelps (Cricket)

2. Lauren Watts (Tumbling)

3. Nick Daley (Cricket)

4. Stuart Tyrie (Ju Jitsu)

5. Lukas Gamble (Football)

6. Fee Shiels (Gymnastics)

7. Richard Arthur (Cricket)

8. Martin & Celt Edwards

9. Jenny Harries and Kelly Griffiths (Athletics)

10. Brian Milllard (Disability Sport)

11. Gareth Bennett (Haverfordwest Seals)

12. Ian Duncan (Boxing)

13. Simon Gardiner (Rugby)

14. Sarah Keogh (Tennis)

15. Dorian Howells (Rugby)

16. Simon Morgan (Football)

Disability Sport Award

1. Sian Jones (Boccia)

2. Leon Davies (Cricket)

3. Libi Phillips (Wheelchair Basketball)

4. Michael Jenkins (Shot and Discus)

Girls U16’s

1. Jessica Shiels (Gymnastics)

2. Gracie Griffiths (Athletics)

3. Josie Hawke (Surfing)

4. Lucy Wintle (Athletics)

Boys U16’s

1. Alistair Dyer (Hockey)

2. Dafydd Pawlett (Shot)

3. TJ Edwards

4. Owen Rickard (Rugby)

5. Joe Phillips (Cricket)

Male Achievement

1. Euan Dyer (Hockey)

2. Stephen Varney (Rugby)

3. Joe Phillips (Cricket)

Female Achievement

1. Sanna Duthie (Running)

2. Lisa Neumann (Rugby)

3. Valerie Coleman (Rowing)

Club of the Year

1. Pembroke Dock Cricket Club

2. Saundersfoot Runners

3. Haverfordwest Gymnastics Club

4. Pembrokeshire Triathlon Club

5. Neyland Cricket Club

6. Pembrokeshire Harriers

7. Cresselly Cricket Club

8. Fishguard & Goodwick Rowing Club

9. Haverfordwest Tennis Club

10. Pembroke & Pembroke Dock Boxing Club

11. Pembrokeshire Vikings

Coach of the Year

1. Chris McEwen (Boxing)

2. Jonathan Lewis (Cricket)

3. Simon Morgan (Football)

4. Ryan Thomas (Swimming)

5. Daisy Griffiths (Gymnastics)

6. Cresselly Cricket Junior Coaches

7. Graham Brockway (Boxing)

8. Andrew Jones (Gymnastics)

9. Nadine Tyrell (H’west Gymnastics)

10. Wayne Griffiths (Harriers)

11. Lowri Jones (Dance)

12. Jane Calveley (H’west Gymnastics)

13. Finola Findlay (Dance)

14. Simon Lewis (Harriers)

15. Simon Roach (Weightlifting)

16. Simon Gardiner (Rugby)

17. Sam Feneck (Crossfit Pembrokeshire)

Community gathers to remember Corrina Baker

Published

3 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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3 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

Published

3 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.