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Narberth seconds win friendly in Cefneithin

Published

3 years ago

November 9, 2021

Report and photo from Bill Ridge

ON the first Saturday in November, Narberth seconds travelled to Cefneithin, a village and community in Carmarthenshire, West Wales, in the Carmarthenshire coalfield area.

It was a wet miserable November day. Cefneithin seconds were playing their first match of the season with a mixture of social players and first team boys. So no doubt they had not trained together much to have well-practiced set pieces.

Narberth had a few young team members missing and were keen to field all the fringe players that didn’t get game time last weekend v Tenby. The strategy of the Narberth coach is to encourage all squad players to train hard with a view to getting some game time in a real match sooner or later in the season.

The game kicked off and the early exchanges were quite even until George Macdonald who stepped down from the 1st team to help out at scrum half made a lovely little break to score under the posts.

It was Macdonald again showing his electric pace that added the second try with a lovely dart down the blindside to score another try. Dan Owens then trundled over for the third try, Ifan Rees converting them all, half time the score was Cefneithin 3-21 Narberth.

In the second half Cefneithin began to tire and Narberth youngsters picked up the pace, Harri Harries moved to scrum half, Will “Pop” came on at 10 and Ifan Rees moved off the wing into the centre, in an inspired decision by coach James Merriman (ex-player from Gloucester), the back line began to click with Harvey Jones and Ifan Rees making some lovely breaks and some great hands in difficult conditions, to run in 5 unanswered tries from Will “Pop”, Josh Hamer, Ryan Scourfield, Shane Rossiter and the eventual Man of The Match Ifan Rees.

It was a great runout for the team and they had a great welcome from the Cefneithin Club. They are looking forward to playing a return fixture during the 6 Nations fixtures in 2022.

Next week the Otters’ 1st team will be playing at home in the Championship league against Neath.

Community

Tractor run lights up Pembrokeshire and raises funds for charity

Published

1 day ago

December 21, 2024

Tom Sinclair

THE PEMBROKESHIRE ILLUMINATED TRACTOR RUN took place today (Dec 21), raising funds for two vital charities: the Catrin Vaughan Foundation and Wales Air Ambulance.

Starting at Clarbeston Road AFC at 6:00pm, the brightly lit convoy of nearly 200 tractors made its way through Withybush Hospital and Haverfordwest High Street before finishing at the Pembrokeshire County Showground.

The annual event has become a highlight of the festive calendar, drawing large crowds to witness the spectacle of tractors adorned with colourful lights and decorations.

Funds raised from the event will support the Catrin Vaughan Foundation, which provides crucial assistance to families facing hardship, and the Wales Air Ambulance, delivering life-saving emergency medical care across the region.

Organisers praised the dedication of local farmers and volunteers, whose commitment ensures the event’s continued success year after year.

(Image: Nia Marshall/Facebook)

Business

Ferry Terminal ‘extremely busy’ due to ongoing Holyhead closure

Published

2 days ago

December 21, 2024

Tom Sinclair

PEMBROKE DOCK Ferry Terminal has been experiencing significant congestion today as ferry services remain under immense pressure following the closure of Holyhead Port earlier this month.

The disruption, caused by storm damage, has rerouted ferry traffic through Pembrokeshire, leading to long queues and crowded facilities at the terminal.

The Herald can confirm that it has been very busy today with cars, lorries, and foot passengers queuing in large numbers. Staff are working tirelessly to manage the influx, directing vehicles and assisting passengers as they prepare to board the heavily booked ferries.

A spokesperson for the Port of Milford Haven said: “We are working closely with ferry operators and local authorities to ensure traffic flows as smoothly as possible, but the sheer volume of vehicles is causing unavoidable delays.”

Travelers are being urged to arrive early for their sailings and to remain patient as the terminal operates at full capacity.

Both Stena Line and Irish Ferries have increased capacity on their Pembrokeshire routes, deploying larger vessels, including the Stena Adventurer and the MV James Joyce, to handle the surge in demand.

From our position at the terminal, our photographer has captured photos showing long lines of vehicles, groups of foot passengers carrying luggage, and port staff coordinating efforts to ease congestion.

Authorities are advising non-essential travelers to consider rescheduling their journeys where possible and to monitor updates from ferry operators closely.

(Photos: Martin Cavaney/Herald)

Community

Festive celebrations at St Davids Cathedral this weekend

Published

2 days ago

December 21, 2024

Tom Sinclair

ST DAVIDS Cathedral is set to host two special events on Sunday (Dec 22), offering a blend of joyful participation and traditional carol singing to mark the Christmas season.

In the morning, families are invited to the Scratch Nativity at 11:00am. Attendees are encouraged to come dressed as wise men, angels, sheep, or shepherds and take part in an unrehearsed retelling of the Christmas story. Canon Leigh described the event as: “Complete, wonderful chaos for an hour… but with some poignant, thought-provoking moments to centre ourselves on the real meaning of Christmas.”

Later in the evening, the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols by Candlelight will take place at 7:00pm, featuring the Cathedral Choir. The event, steeped in tradition, will see the cathedral bathed in candlelight as carols and scripture readings fill the historic space.

Doors will open at 5:45pm for those seeking unreserved seating, and a large turnout is expected for this beloved Christmas celebration.