Sport
Division 2: Burton, Llechryd, Whitland and Pembroke all win

BURTON and Llechryd both picked up their third wins of the season on Saturday (May 14) while Whitland and Pembroke were also victorious in Division 2.
Burton see off Carew challenge
Burton earned a 64-run win over Carew seconds to move themselves up to third place in the table.
After Carew won the toss and chose to field, Burton reached a score of 237-8 from their 45 overs.
Jack Davies scored 48 for the home side, who also had Richard James score 37 and 28 from Martin James.
Luke Hayman was the mainstay of the innings though as he fell just short of a century with his score of 90.
Mark White took three wickets for Carew seconds for figures of 3-32 while George Waters finished on 2-40.
In reply, Morgan Grieve scored 30 and Ceri Brace scored 20. Hayden Shapcott scored 29 while Barry Evans finished unbeaten on the same score but it wasn’t enough.
Davies added to his earlier runs with a five-wicket haul, claiming figures of 5-28.
Hayman (1-14) also claimed a wicket while Morgan Scale finished with 2-37.
Llechryd prove too strong for Lamphey
Llechryd are up to second in Division 2 after they beat Lamphey by nine wickets.
Lamphey reached a score of 166-all out with David Dredge top scoring on 85. Andy Tait added 33 and Rob Mathias scored 15.
Udell Preville (3-26), James Heneker (2-31) and David Dunfee (2-34) all did the damage for the home side.
Nic Shelmerdine took an early wicket for Lamphey but that was as good as it got for the visitors.
Preville reached a score of 50 before he fell but David Dunfee finished unbeaten on 51 while Johnnie Lewis was not out on 61.
That saw Llechryd to victory in the 34th over.
Whitland win again
Whitland made it two wins in a row on Saturday as they beat Llanrhian by 119 runs.
Whitland batted first and made 207-8 in their innings with Dylan Blain their top scorer on 88.
Kevin Pearce added 43 while Jonathan Thomas added 19.
Llion Williams took three wickets for Llanrhian and Dafydd Williams took 2-33.
Llanrhian were unable to match Whitland’s score though as Jack Jones departed on 27 while Iwan James and Jon Strawbridge both fell on scores of 17.
Cian Rees was the pick of the bowlers as he finished with 3-36 while Scott Newton (2-16) and Jonathan Thomas (2-24) also bowled well.
It meant that Llanrhian were bowled out for 88 as they suffered their third defeat of the season.
Pembroke earn first win
Pembroke earned their first win of the season on Saturday as they beat Johnston by three wickets.
Johnston were bowled out for 191 in their innings after scores of 21 from Chris Fitzpatrick, 16 from Leigh Walters and 32 from Gary James.
Josh Hicks was the star of the innings as he was his side’s top scorer, hitting eight fours and three sixes in his score of 68.
For Pembroke, Jonathan Rogers (3-26) and Sam Davies (3-31) both bowled well while George Davies, Andrew Price and Jack Harries each claimed a wicket.
In reply, Luke Butler made an early score of 37 and Jack Harries added 29. Steve Durston also batted well as he hit nine fours in a knock of 47.
Lee Summons picked up the wicket of Durston and went on to finish with figures of 3-38. Andrew Harries claimed two wickets while Mark Hicks and Chris Fitzpatrick both claimed one each.
Summons grabbed the wicket of Andrew Price who had made his way to a score of 29 but they were unable to remove Phil Hay.
He finished unbeaten on 44 to see his side to victory in the 43rd over.
Fixtures for Saturday, May 21:
Carew II v Whitland
Hook v Llechryd
Johnston v Llanrhian
Lamphey v Burton
Pembroke v Herbrandston
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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