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Illuminated tractor run a glowing success

AN illuminated tractor run was a glowing success and has raised over £4,000 for two important charities.
Pontfaen Young Farmers Club held the event following the disappointed of their previous tractor run being forced to be cancelled due to covid-19.
Hundreds of people turned out to see the procession at various places along the route.
Santa and his elves brought a welcome smile to the children and handed out gifts to those gathered at Morrisons Car Park.
Pontfaen Young Farmers Club would like to thank Morgans Family Butchers and Youngs of Brecon for donating money to purchase chocolates for the children and thanks also goes to NFU Cymru for the loan of the model cow attached to Santa’s sleigh!
Club Secretary Sian Healey said: “Thanks to McCartneys LLP for permitting us to start the event at Brecon Market. Judging was adeptly conducted by Mr Gethin Havard, Brecknock YFC County President with the Best Dressed Tractor going to Mr Jamie Bufton of Battle Fawr. We extend our thanks to Gethin for his help and to Wynnstay for donating the prizes.”
The club would also like to offer its sincere thanks to Jo Evans, Grant Community Champion from Morrisons, for accommodating all the tractors in car park, donating food for the drivers, and giving out mince pies and sweets at the end.
The £4,200 that was raised during the event will be split between the Wales Air Ambulance and Macmillan Cancer Support.

Cllr Iain Mcintosh stated “The Pontfaen YFC President’s Illuminated Charity Tractor Run was a fantastic event and hopefully, the first of many to come! Many residents gathered outside their homes and in villages to see around fifty vehicles, with festive lights and decorations, make their way from Brecon Livestock Market, around the route, to finish at Morrisons car park in Brecon.
“I would like to thank Sian Healey, Raiff Devlin, Jan Healey, Gaynor and Alun Morgan, and everyone else from Pontfaen YFC who helped organise the event to raise thousands of pounds for both the Wales Air Ambulance and Macmillan Cancer Support charities. I’d also like to thank Morrisons in Brecon for allowing the event to finish at their car park, where people gathered to view all the decorated tractors, and share a mince pie or two!”
Sian added: “The evening concluded with the raffle, thanks to all members who donated prizes including The Metropole Hotel, The Strand Café, Builth Wells, Fountain Inn, Builth Wells, thanks also to The Greyhound Hotel for selling tickets on the club’s behalf.”
Club Chaiman, Raiff Devlin, proposed a vote of thanks in gratitude to everyone who had helped in any way to make the event such a success.
Helen Pruett, Wales Air Ambulance community fundraiser, said: “A huge thank you to Pontfaen YFC who raised an incredible £4,200 for charity. The illuminated charity tractor run was a huge success, and everyone involved in the event should be immensely proud of themselves. The tractors looked fantastic! This donation will help our medics to be there for the people of Wales when they need us the most – 24/7. Thank you so much everyone.”
The Club would like to thank the following sponsors for their generous support of our event; A D G Morgan Agri Contracting, Alpaca My Boots, Agri Torque Ltd, Bbi Group, Beacons Group, Brecon & Radnor Express, Caleb Roberts Insurance Services, Caroline’s Real Bread, CBS Ltd, C & J Davies Cwmachau Cabins, Clee Tompkinson & Francis, Cradoc Golf Club, D T Holloway, Epynt Holidays Ltd, Farmers’ Welsh Lavender Ltd, Hills, Ivor Duggan & Sons, J & C Griffiths, JHS Training, Llandovery Tyres, Lyndon R Jones Heating Services Ltd, Morgan’s Family Butchers, Parry & Pugh Funeral Directors, Phil Davies Haulage Ltd, Pixelhaze, Spa Motors, Sunderlands, T Alun Jones, Ted Hopkins, The Strand Café, Wigwam Brecon, Williams Coaches, WW Bowen, Wynnstay, Youngs of Brecon.
There are several ways that the public can continue to support the Wales Air Ambulance Charity. These include online donations, signing up to the Charity’s Lifesaving Lottery or by coming up with innovative ways to fundraise. Further information can be found via www.walesairambulance.com.
Alternatively, a £5 text-message donation can be made by texting the word HELI to 70711.
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Carmarthenshire man missing in Thailand: Last seen on Phi Phi Island

A 26-year-old man has been reported missing in Thailand after his family lost contact with him more than eight weeks ago.
Daniel Davies was last seen on March 13 on Phi Phi Island, a popular tourist destination in southern Thailand. He had been staying at the Hangover Hostel in Bangkok prior to his disappearance.
A missing person report has been filed with Dyfed-Powys Police, and the case is now listed under reference number DP-20250329-215.
Daniel is described as being around 6ft tall, of slim build, with blonde hair and a beard. He also has tattoo sleeves on both arms.

Echoes of the Lost – a national missing persons initiative – has now joined the appeal alongside SARS Cymru, urging anyone with information to come forward. In a statement, they said: “Daniel, if you happen to see this post, please get in contact with your family. They are worried. If you wish to message us to pass information along, please feel free to do so.”
His aunt, Nicola Doran, has been sharing emotional appeals online, writing: “My nephew Daniel Davies, 26, from Llanelli – he’s gone missing in Bangkok, Thailand. He’s been reported and is now a missing person. No one has had any contact in weeks.”
Friends and family have been spreading the appeal across social media, hoping someone in Thailand may have seen him. One post reads: “Can all my mates out in Thailand, Bangkok area, please share this and keep eyes out for my lil’ kuzen – he’s been missing 8 weeks over there.”
Daniel’s disappearance has been reported to Thai police, and the UK Foreign Office is understood to be aware of the case.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Dyfed-Powys Police by emailing 101@dyfed-powys.police.uk or calling 101, quoting reference DP-20250329-215.
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Missing persons update: New photos of Isabelle and Daniel

DYFED-POWYS POLICE have issued new photos in the search for Isabelle and Daniel, who are both aged 16 and have been reported missing from their homes in the Cardigan area on Monday April 7, 2025.

Enquiries have led to a new confirmed sighting of them both at Llandunno train station at 8.20pm on Monday, where they asked for directions to the Dolgellau area.
Isobel is described as 5ft 3 and usually has blonde hair, however she may have dyed her hair to a darker colour. She was last seen wearing a black parker style coat with fur edge, grey jogging bottoms, carrying a large black backpack.

Daniel is described to be 6ft 1 with short dark brown hair, with shaved sides. He was last seen wearing dark blue jeans, black t-shirt, and a black collared coat, carrying a large camping backpack, which is black, red and grey.
Both are believed to have taken a change of clothes with them and may now be wearing something different.
It is believed that they have taken camping equipment with them and have connections to the Gloucestershire, Merseyside and North Wales areas.
Their families are increasingly concerned for their safety and welfare and eagerly await their safe return home.
DI Rebecca Thomas said: “We are continuing our search to find Isobel and Daniel. “We know that they purchased camping equipment but they have left their homes without any communication and their family and friends are becoming increasingly concerned as they have had no contact with Isabelle and Daniel for almost a week. “It is also know that they don’t have their mobile phones on them.
“I would ask anyone who has seen them to get in touch.
“I would especially appeal to Isabelle and Daniel to get in touch with the police or family so we can ensure that they are safe.”
If you have seen Isabelle and Daniel, or have information about their whereabouts, please, let us know:
️ | https://bit.ly/DPPmissingperson
| 101
Quote reference 141 of April 7
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Palm Sunday marked with procession at St Davids Cathedral

WORSHIPPERS gathered in St Davids today (Sunday, Apr 13) for a special Palm Sunday service at St Davids Cathedral, marking the beginning of Holy Week in the Christian calendar.
Clergy in traditional robes processed through the Cathedral grounds carrying palm fronds, symbolising the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem, when crowds laid palm branches in His path.
The annual procession, steeped in tradition, is a moving visual display of faith and community. Members of the cathedral chapter and congregation followed in reverence, before taking part in the liturgy inside the cathedral.

Palm Sunday marks the start of the most solemn week in the Church year, leading up to Good Friday and Easter Sunday. Services throughout Holy Week will reflect on the Passion of Christ and culminate in the celebration of His resurrection.
A spokesperson for the cathedral said the service was well attended and expressed gratitude for the continued support of the local and visiting worshipping community.
Photo: Palm procession: Clergy at St Davids Cathedral mark Palm Sunday (Pic: Herald).
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