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Successful re-launch event for revamped Pembrokeshire Community Hub

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PAVS, together with their partners, Hywel Dda Health Board, Pembrokeshire County Council, Public Health Wales, PLANED, Volunteering Matters and West Wales Action for Mental Health said this week that they were pleased to announce the re-launch of Pembrokeshire Community Hub.

It comes on the back of a successful a Community Activity and Wellbeing Day, hosted at Scolton Manor Country Park, 6th June. Over 35 organisations attended and shared their information with over 120 visitors throughout the day.

Pembrokeshire Community Hub started life as a Covid response for the County, based in County Hall and co-ordinating help for those shielding or isolating; the Hub ensured that citizens could access the food, prescriptions and the community services they needed.

The Hub took well over 10,000 calls and of these, around 56% needed more than one type of support. In recognition that community support for individuals is essential at all times, the decision was taken to create a permanent version of the Hub.

The aims of the Pembrokeshire Community Hub were explained

Now based in PAVS, Pembrokeshire Community Hub will be a single point of contact for those seeking information and activities in their area, for themselves or for a family member or friend. The Hub will also work closely with the hugely successful Community Connector project and manage referrals for that team. The Hub will be open to anyone who lives, works or, has an interest in Pembrokeshire.

To reach the Hub, you can call 01437 723660 or email, [email protected] you can also find and contact the Hub on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter – search @PembsHub
Sue Leonard, Chief Officer of PAVS said: “The launch of the Community Hub signals our joint commitment to supporting active, resourceful, connected, sustainable and kind communities across the County. We look forward to working with people, groups, businesses and partners to improve individual and community wellbeing.”

Elaine Lorton, County Director for Hywel Dda said: The Community Hub represents the very best of our Pembrokeshire people understanding, caring and connecting with each other.  It creates the platform to support all those amazing volunteers and groups who want to offer back to their communities.  The Health Board are pleased to be able to contribute and support the Hub and the network of Community Connectors in partnership with other organisations

Various organisations set up stalls on the day

Jonathan Griffiths, Director of Social Care with Pembrokeshire County Council said: I’m delighted to welcome the Pembrokeshire Community Hub to our county and am looking forward to see it grow and thrive over coming months and years. Whilst the COVID pandemic bought difficult times for so many, there were some positives and I very much see the Community Hub as being one of those.  Having supported so many people through the pandemic, it is now the right time to see it broaden its remit and become more embedded within our local communities. The Hub embodies two of our key strengths in Pembrokeshire – communities and partnerships – and I wish it all the best; it remains my view that the community hub is in very safe hands for a successful future.”

Lee Hind, Pembrokeshire Community Hub Manager said: “It’s great to be working on a project that everyone supports and knows will make a real difference to people’s lives. We hope to be able to find solutions for some of the issues people face within and across communities – there is a great community spirit in the County and this project aims to complement and enhance that.

Pure West Radio was invited to help re-launch the project

 

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New town map unveiled in Fishguard

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A NEW town map has been installed in the heart of Fishguard to help residents and visitors discover more of what the area has to offer.

The map, created by Visit Fishguard & Goodwick’s in-house graphic designer, has been placed on the Abergwaun Hotel tunnel, near Offshore Surfwear’s new shop.

The group said it was “incredibly proud” of the finished result and thanked the building owner for allowing the map to be installed on the premises.

Visit Fishguard & Goodwick is now hoping to create a similar map for Goodwick and is asking for help from a centrally located building owner who may be willing to host it.

Anyone who can help, or knows of a suitable location, is being asked to get in touch with Visit Fishguard & Goodwick.

 

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Tenby Summer Spectacular cancelled amid council row over harbour access

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Organisers say popular charity events cannot safely go ahead without clear powers to control crowds

TENBY ROUND TABLE has announced that this summer’s Tenby Summer Spectacular events have been cancelled until further notice amid a dispute with Pembrokeshire County Council over crowd control at the harbour.

The events, which were due to take place on Sunday, August 16 and Sunday, August 30, have been a major feature of Tenby’s summer calendar for decades, drawing large crowds to the harbour for entertainment, food, drink and fireworks.

In a statement, Tenby Round Table said the decision had been made “with enormous sadness” and claimed it had been forced on organisers because of unresolved issues over the safe management of pedestrian access.

The organisation said it needed the council’s Public Realm department to use statutory powers to temporarily restrict pedestrian access through the event area when capacity is reached.

Organisers said the matter had first been raised with the council in September 2025 and again formally in writing in May 2026.

They said volunteers had attended meetings, commissioned professional health and safety consultants and worked on Event Management Plans, but claimed the council had still not provided a clear answer.

Tenby Round Table said: “PCC’s Public Realm department has had nine months to answer one question on safe and controlled access to the harbour. It has not done so.”

The group also alleged that recent written responses from the council contained factual inaccuracies and misleading statements about the relevant legislation.

It added that the council’s legal advice was understood to be provisional and still under internal review.

The cancellation is currently described as provisional, with organisers giving the council a final deadline of June 25 to provide what they describe as a clear, accurate and legally grounded answer.

Tenby Round Table said that if this is provided, it will do everything possible to reinstate the events.

The group said the Summer Spectacular had raised hundreds of thousands of pounds for local charities, sports teams, community groups and worthy individuals since it began.

It said the cancellation would be a devastating blow to those who benefit from the funds raised.

The statement added that organisers are still working with Dyfed-Powys Police and other relevant authorities ahead of a council licensing committee meeting in July, which is expected to consider whether the event licence should be renewed, amended or withdrawn.

The Herald has asked Pembrokeshire County Council for comment.

 

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Haverfordwest lounge praised for charity work

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A HAVERFORDWEST venue has been praised for raising more than £2,600 for local charities through a series of community events.

Castle Ward county councillor Thomas Tudor visited The Waldo Lounge in Haverfordwest with Henry Tufnell MP, where they met manager Stephanie Davies.

Cllr Tudor said Stephanie had “truly embraced” her role in the community, organising events including a duck race, sports quiz, Mad Hatter’s tea party for Little Loungers, a bake sale and a drag night show.

Together, the events have raised £2,637 for local good causes.

Charities to benefit include The VC Gallery, Tŷ Hafan and Adam’s Bucketful of Hope Cancer Support Centre.

Cllr Tudor said: “It was lovely to introduce Henry Tufnell MP to Stephanie Davies, manager of The Waldo Lounge in Haverfordwest.

“Stephanie has truly embraced her role in the community of Haverfordwest, running many exciting initiatives and raising a staggering £2,637 for local charities.”

The fundraising continues this week, with Rock ’n’ Roll Bingo and a Wild West country and western night featuring a rodeo bull.

Caption: Community support: Thomas Tudor, Stephanie Davies and Henry Tufnell MP outside The Waldo Lounge in Haverfordwest.

 

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