News
All aboard the walking bus to Neyland Community School

PUPILS, teachers and parents at Neyland Community School are starting and finishing the day with a healthy walk – and helping to reduce traffic congestion at the same time.
With help from Pembrokeshire County Council, Neyland Community School has recently set up a Walking Bus – a safe, fun and environmentally friendly way for pupils to travel to and from school.
Like a regular bus, the Walking Bus follows a set route and collects ‘passengers’ along the way to walk to school together.
Supervised by teachers and supported volunteers who have received DBS checks and training, the Walking Bus is easy to spot with pupil passengers in yellow hi-vis vests and ‘drivers’ wearing orange versions.
Neyland Community School Headteacher Clare Hewitt said the Walking Bus has provided a sociable and healthy start and finish to the day for everyone involved and helped reduce vehicle numbers around the school at traditionally busy times.
Mrs Hewitt added: “The Walking Bus has been brilliant and I can honestly say, it’s a highlight of my day.
“The children love to walk with the staff, chatting about their day and enjoying each other’s company – we all arrive to school and at home with big smiles.
“It has also been a fantastic opportunity to talk to the children about road safety, and they are already very good at recognising how to do this safely.”
The feedback has also been very positive from the pupil passengers.
One said: “The walking bus is amazing. I like spending time walking and talking to new friends and different teachers.”
Another added: “It is so special to me. I love walking with my Headteacher and my friends.”
Parents have also been enthusiastic about the Walking Bus.
“The kids are loving it,” said one. “It puts us at ease knowing they are safe.”
Another added: “My child is so happy on the walking bus. It also helps her to learn the route for when she’s able to walk home on her own.”
Neyland Community School’s Walking Bus has been operating on a pilot basis with hopes to expand in the future.
Mrs Hewitt added: “We really hope to be able to roll this out in other areas in Neyland with the support of volunteers from families and/or the community.”
If you would like more information about setting up a Walking Bus contact Jenny Turner via email on jennifer.turner@milfordhavenschool.co.uk
Crime
Tenby man charged after robbery incident

A MAN is due to appear at Swansea Crown Court next month after being charged in connection with a late-night incident in Tenby town centre.
Dyfed-Powys Police confirmed that no one was injured during the disturbance, which took place at a restaurant in Tudor Square on the evening of Sunday, March 30.
Mohammed Miah, aged 44, has been charged with robbery, possession of a bladed article in a public place, and criminal damage.
He appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court earlier this month, where he was remanded in custody ahead of his next hearing at Swansea Crown Court on Friday, May 2.
Farming
Pembrokeshire Show elects first joint presidents

DAIRY FARMERS TIM AND MARGARET JOHNS HONOURED BY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY
HAVERFORDWEST dairy farmers Tim and Margaret Johns have been unanimously elected as the first joint Presidents of the Pembrokeshire Agricultural Society.
The couple, who farm at Pencnwc in partnership with their son Graham, represent the third generation of their family to work the land. Their 550-acre holding in Castlemorris includes dairy cattle and the cultivation of both winter and spring cereals.
Margaret and Tim have a long-standing association with the Pembrokeshire Agricultural Society and the County Show. Margaret, in particular, has achieved considerable success in equestrian showing at events including Royal Windsor, the Great Yorkshire Show, and the Royal Cornwall Show. She also founded and continues to run Castlemorris Equestrian and Pet Supplies from the farm.
Speaking following their appointment, Tim said: “Margaret and I work as a partnership. The County Show is a major part of Pembrokeshire and is an integral part of farming in the county. We are looking forward to the year ahead. We have chosen RABI and the Pembrokeshire Agricultural Society as our charities to support over the next 12 months.”
During the Society’s Annual General Meeting, held recently at the Pembrokeshire Showground, Mr and Mrs James Evans were voted in as Presidents Elect.
Other appointments for 2025 include Miss Alys Owens, who was named as the Society’s Ambassador. Alys, who lives in Haverfordwest and works for Castell Howell, is an active member of Llysyfran YFC. She served as Club Secretary last year, a role for which she was named Club Secretary of the Year at County level. A talented musician, Alys plays the cornet with Goodwick Brass Band.
Outgoing President Adam Thorne used the occasion to thank all those who had supported him during his term in office.
Alys Owens, the 2025 Ambassador, is pictured between Margaret and Tim Johns, the 2025/26 Joint Presidents.
News
Casualty airlifted after fall on rocks at Manorbier

A PERSON was flown to hospital with a suspected broken ankle after falling on rocks at Manorbier on Sunday afternoon (April 13).
Emergency services were called shortly after 1:30pm, with Tenby RNLI, the Wales Air Ambulance, land paramedics, and coastguard teams from Tenby and St Govans attending.
Tenby’s inshore lifeboat launched first, with two crew members going ashore just as the air ambulance arrived to land nearby. They were soon joined by a land ambulance and coastguard rescue officers.
A stretcher was brought ashore from the all-weather lifeboat, and RNLI crew assisted in stabilising the casualty and carrying them up the beach for transfer into the waiting helicopter.
Once the airlift was complete, both lifeboats were stood down and returned to station.
It was the third call-out of the weekend for Tenby RNLI volunteers.
The first incident took place at 2:20pm on Friday (April 11), when the all-weather lifeboat was diverted from a training exercise following a report of paddleboarders possibly in difficulty near Manorbier. As the lifeboat arrived, the paddleboarders were confirmed safe ashore and the crew resumed their exercise.
Later that evening, at 9:15pm, the lifeboat launched again to assist the operator of a seven-metre rigid inflatable boat that had broken down around a mile south of Old Castle Head. The boat was towed safely back to Freshwater East, from where it had launched earlier in the day.
(Photo: File image)
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