Sport
Pembrokeshire cricket returns on Sunday

CRICKET is back in Pembrokeshire this Sunday (Apr 24) and the teams are chomping at the bit to get back out on the field.
Neyland will be looking to retain their Division 1 crown but Lawrenny, who missed out by only three points last year, will again be looking to claim the trophy.
Division 1 newcomers Pembroke Dock and Llangwm will also be keen to start off on the right foot as they look to stay in the top flight of Pembrokeshire cricket.
Cresselly and Carew will also be hoping they can mount a title challenge after third and fourth placed finishes last season respectively.
Neylad begin their title defence at home against Narberth while Lawrenny make the trip to St Ishmaels.
Cresselly host Llangwm, Carew go to Pembroke Dock and Haverfordwest face Saundersfoot.
Whitland and Llechryd were both relegated from Division 1 following the 2021 season and they will be keen to return.
Llanrhian and Johnston came up from Division 3 and they will also be looking for another strong season back in the second division.
Burton missed out on promotion by two points in 2021 and they will be another team looking to make their way back to the first division.
Whitland begin at home against Burton while Llechryd host Burton.
Llanrhian begin their Division 2 campaign with a home game against Pembroke and Johnston host Lamphey.
The other game sees Carew seconds hosting Hook.
This year Division 5 has been split into two ‘North’ and ‘South’ groups.
Neyland won the coveted Harrison Allen Bowl last season, with help from that Patrick Bellerby century, and they will again look to keep hold of the trophy once the competition gets underway.
Lawrenny won the Duggie Morris Cup last year with the Alan Brown Cup being won by Llanrhian while the Alec Colley Cup went to Neyland seconds.
Pembroke County Cricket Club fixtures for Sunday, April 24:
Division 1
Cresselly v Llangwm
Neyland v Narberth
Pembroke Dock v Carew
Saundersfoot v Haverfordwest
St Ishmaels v Lawrenny
Division 2
Carew II v Hook
Johnston v Lamphey
Llanrhian v Pembroke
Llechryd v Burton
Whitland v Herbrandston
Division 3
Haverfordwest II v Llanrhian II
Hook II v St Ishmaels II
Kilgetty v Laugharne
Narberth II v Neyland II
Stackpole v Cresselly II
Division 4
Burton II v Llechryd II
Fishguard v Saundersfoot II
Herbrandston II v Whitland II
Lawrenny II v Carew III
Llangwm II v Haverfordwest III
Division 5 North
Crymych v Llechryd III
Haverfordwest IV v Whitland III
Laugharne II v Kilgetty II
Division 5 South
Cresselly III v Pembroke Dock II
Hundleton v Stackpole II
Pembroke II v Neyland III
Sport
Double podium finish for local rally driver

A 20-HOUR round trip to Machrihanish Airbase in Campbeltown, Scotland, proved more than worthwhile for 17-year-old rally driver Henri Cynwyl, who returned to Wales with two podium finishes.
Henri, from Ponthirwaun, claimed third place on both days of competition in the British Junior Championship and the 1000cc Ecosse Challenge, strengthening his lead in the F1000 British Junior Championship.

The two-day Mach1 Stages Rally was organised by Dunfermline Car Club, with 31 F1000 members taking to the fast tarmac stages of the airbase, cheered on by a warm Scottish welcome.
“I’m really pleased,” said Henri, who was co-driven by Geraint Evans from Bala. “The stages were long, and I much prefer long stages to short ones as I get into a flow. The fast tarmac really suited my car.”
Now in his second and final year in the championship, Henri is backed by a number of local businesses from the Cardigan area.
“I’m so grateful to all of my sponsors and team,” he said. “The car is prepared by Castle Motors in Newcastle Emlyn, and we’ve just welcomed Pembrokeshire College as one of my new sponsors for 2025.”
Henri is currently undertaking an apprenticeship as an electrician with both Pembrokeshire College and DJ Hoyland.
The next round of the F1000 Championship will take place at Wheaton Barracks in Blackpool at the start of August.
Sport
Kilgetty AFC Women score new Lucozade kit thanks to Tenby Post Office Stores

Local nomination supports grassroots football in Pembrokeshire
KILGETTY AFC Women’s Team has received a brand-new Lucozade Sport Kit, thanks to a nomination by Tenby Post Office Stores and local supporter Fiona Malone.
The donation includes reusable drinks bottles, bibs, a football carrier bag, a kit bag, and bottles of Lucozade Sport – part of a UK-wide initiative that saw only ten teams selected to receive the sports kits.
‘A natural choice’
Fiona Malone, who nominated the team, said: “We were really happy to nominate Kilgetty AFC Women’s football team when we were asked by Lucozade. My son plays for Kilgetty Under-13s, and the whole club is incredibly inclusive, so when Lucozade asked, we immediately thought of the women’s team.”
The kit was officially handed over on Sunday (July 13) during the club’s Chwarae FOR HER Wales v England watch party at Kilgetty AFC Football Club, Kingsmoor Sports Club.
Team thanks local backers
A spokesperson for Kilgetty AFC Women said: “We are very grateful to receive all of the items from Tenby Post Office Stores and Lucozade. We particularly appreciate the reusable drinks bottles and Lucozade Sport drinks – we’ve been bringing our own, or using the men’s bottles. The bibs are great, and the new bags will be really useful. Thank you!”
Backed by the community
The women’s team continues to grow as part of the wider female football movement in Wales, supported by local businesses and groups. Ongoing kit sponsorship for the girls’ teams has come from Ty Francis and New York Welsh, while Tesco Stronger Starts funding and FAW grants have supported equipment and coach education.
The women’s team has also received training kit sponsorship from Kilgetty WI, and playing kit and volunteer support from Saundersfoot Rotary.
Each of these donations, including the new Lucozade kit, is helping transform grassroots football – building players’ skills, boosting confidence, and creating a stronger sense of belonging through sport.
Community
Rugby stars to headline community talk in Newport, Pembrokeshire

THIS Wednesday evening, July 16 at 7pm, join Welsh TV personalities Rhodri and Lucy Owen for a bilingual Q&A with international rugby stars Josh Macleod, Stephen Varney, and Macs Page at Canolfan Bethlehem (formerly the Old Bethlehem Chapel) in Newport, Pembrokeshire.
The evening, part of the Lecol Heroes series, will offer a unique opportunity to hear from these rising rugby stars as they share their journeys from local lads to international pros. The trio—who all have strong connections to the Pembrokeshire area—will discuss their experiences, challenges, and triumphs in the world of rugby, giving fans a behind-the-scenes look at their careers.
The event will be hosted by Rhodri and Lucy Owen, and attendees will have the chance to ask questions to the players. The event is open to the public, with tickets priced at £10 for adults and £5 for secondary school students.
Canolfan Bethlehem, a vital community venue in the heart of Newport, has quickly become a focal point for local events. After the former chapel was bought and renovated by a dedicated group of locals in 2024, it reopened as a community centre in February 2025. This will be one of the many events held at the venue, which continues to grow in popularity.
Don’t miss this unique evening filled with rugby passion, pride, and a few laughs along the way. Join us at Capel Bethlehem, Upper West Street, Newport, Pembrokeshire this Wednesday at 7pm!

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