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Netball: Fishguard bring curtain down on 2021/22 season

FISHGUARD Netball Club brought the curtain down on their 2021/22 netball season on Monday (Jun 13) as they held their annual ‘Parents vs Players’ session.
The first session saw both Under 12’s and the 14’s teams take on friends and family in many different netball games throughout the night. Fantastic netball skills were shown as well as many family disagreements (which provided much humour to the sidelines), but a fantastic night was had by all.
The second session saw the Seniors & Under 16’s take on a volunteer makeshift mens team who came to give the girls a good run out. Competitive games from the off saw many laughs (as well as frustrations) but all in all, another brilliant session.
Through player participation and a raffle, the club managed to raise £120 on the night that will go towards the club.
Coaches Emily O’Connor and Rhian Homer said it was a great way to end the season and added: “We would like to take this opportunity to thank all players, families, supporters for the continued and phenomenal support you give our club. It is appreciated so much by the two of us as coaches.
“We have had the most girls ever on our books this season, and having said goodbye to Covid protocols to having our first senior squad and to our amazing Under 12’s reaching the National Club finals, it really has been a season to remember.”

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Comprehensive wins and close calls in Week 8 of Pembrokeshire cricket

Cresselly, St Ishmaels, and Pembroke Dock shine as season heats up
THE EIGHTH week of the Thomas Carroll Pembroke County Cricket League saw some dominant performances and thrilling finishes across the divisions, with Cresselly continuing their unbeaten streak in Division 1 and Pembroke Dock II producing fireworks in Division 5.
Division 1
Cresselly cemented their place at the top of the table with a commanding 146-run victory over Carew. Tom Murphy (82) and Simon Cole (68) led a strong batting display, while Tom Arthur (5-28) and Ollie Arthur (3-23) ensured Carew were all out for 140 in reply.
Neyland cruised to an eight-wicket win against Haverfordwest, restricting them to 94 all out before chasing down the target with ease, thanks to contributions from Ross Hardy (2-10 & 23*) and Dai Davies (22*).
Burton enjoyed a 75-run win over Saundersfoot, with Morgan Scale (4-15) and Luke Hayman (3-25) starring with the ball.
Lawrenny edged out Whitland by three wickets, with Jamie Lewis (3-22) and Oscar Lewis (3-24) pivotal in a tight low-scoring game.
Herbrandston’s Charlie Malloy took a sensational 7-27 as they skittled Llangwm for just 55 and wrapped up a seven-wicket victory.
Division 1 Table
Team | Pld | Points | W | L |
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Cresselly | 8 | 150 | 8 | 0 |
Carew | 8 | 141 | 7 | 1 |
Neyland | 8 | 126 | 6 | 2 |
Saundersfoot | 8 | 118 | 5 | 3 |
Lawrenny | 8 | 98 | 4 | 4 |
Herbrandston | 8 | 97 | 4 | 4 |
Burton | 8 | 75 | 2 | 6 |
Whitland | 8 | 69 | 2 | 6 |
Haverfordwest | 8 | 66 | 2 | 6 |
Llangwm | 8 | 34 | 0 | 8 |
Division 2
Pembroke dismantled Carew II by 196 runs, powered by Jack Harries’ century (102) and Billy Wood’s all-round performance (27 & 5-17).
St Ishmaels overwhelmed Cresselly II by 154 runs, with a standout 49 from Jonathan Pawlett and 4-19 from Andrew Pawlett.
Llanrhian beat Burton II by six wickets, chasing 86 with Tom Clarke (38) and Russell Watkins (27) leading the way.
Hook defeated Johnston by 64 runs, while Llechryd took a 35-run win over Narberth, with Jaap Harries grabbing 4-19.
Division 2 Table
Team | Pld | Points | W | L |
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Narberth | 8 | 143 | 7 | 1 |
St Ishmaels | 8 | 129 | 6 | 2 |
Pembroke | 8 | 123 | 5 | 3 |
Hook | 8 | 115 | 5 | 3 |
Johnston | 8 | 100 | 4 | 4 |
Llechryd | 8 | 99 | 4 | 4 |
Cresselly II | 8 | 93 | 4 | 4 |
Carew II | 8 | 89 | 3 | 5 |
Llanrhian | 8 | 56 | 1 | 7 |
Burton II | 8 | 47 | 1 | 7 |
Division 3
Lamphey’s David Blackwell struck a superb 82 not out as they secured a 52-run win over Neyland II.
Hundleton defeated Laugharne by seven wickets, with Craig Williamson (40 & 3-19) and Ava Midgeley (4-28) pivotal.
Stackpole edged Haverfordwest II by two wickets in a tight low-scorer, while Pembroke Dock beat Fishguard by 69 runs, thanks to George Smith’s all-round effort (42 & 3-4).
Kilgetty v Hook II was abandoned.
Division 3 Table
Team | Pld | Points | W | L |
---|---|---|---|---|
Fishguard | 8 | 131 | 7 | 1 |
Pembroke Dock | 8 | 127 | 6 | 2 |
Hundleton | 8 | 124 | 6 | 2 |
Stackpole | 8 | 113 | 5 | 3 |
Lamphey | 8 | 98 | 4 | 4 |
Haverfordwest II | 8 | 97 | 3 | 4 |
Laugharne | 8 | 75 | 2 | 5 |
Kilgetty | 8 | 66 | 2 | 5 |
Hook II | 8 | 56 | 2 | 5 |
Neyland II | 8 | 45 | 1 | 7 |
Division 4
Three matches were abandoned, but Llangwm II returned to winning ways with a 72-run victory over Narberth II, thanks to Finley Ellrick (84) and Callum Jenkins (58).
Pembroke II made light work of St Ishmaels II, chasing 81 with nine wickets in hand, Paul White unbeaten on 42.
Division 4 Table
Team | Pld | Points | W | L |
---|---|---|---|---|
Pembroke II | 8 | 143 | 7 | 1 |
Saundersfoot II | 8 | 132 | 7 | 0 |
Crymych | 8 | 104 | 5 | 2 |
St Ishmaels II | 8 | 100 | 4 | 4 |
Haverfordwest III | 7 | 98 | 3 | 3 |
Lawrenny II | 8 | 82 | 3 | 4 |
Carew III | 7 | 75 | 3 | 3 |
Narberth II | 8 | 67 | 2 | 6 |
Llangwm II | 8 | 62 | 1 | 7 |
Llanrhian II | 8 | 54 | 1 | 6 |
Division 5
Pembroke Dock II blew away Cresselly III by 137 runs, with Alex Fearson (84), Luke Murray (56), and Richard Scourfield (50) dominating.
Llechryd II won a nail-biter against Herbrandston II by just two runs, while Haverfordwest IV beat Neyland III by five wickets.
Whitland II v Hundleton II was abandoned.
Division 5 Table
Team | Pld | Points | W | L |
---|---|---|---|---|
Llechryd II | 8 | 133 | 6 | 1 |
Herbrandston II | 8 | 130 | 6 | 2 |
Pembroke Dock II | 8 | 126 | 6 | 1 |
Haverfordwest IV | 8 | 94 | 3 | 4 |
Whitland II | 6 | 73 | 2 | 3 |
Hundleton II | 7 | 68 | 3 | 3 |
Cresselly III | 8 | 62 | 1 | 6 |
Neyland III | 7 | 30 | 0 | 7 |
Division 6
All scheduled matches were abandoned due to weather.
Division 6 Table
Team | Pld | Points | W | L |
---|---|---|---|---|
Pembroke III | 7 | 93 | 5 | 0 |
Llechryd III | 5 | 77 | 3 | 1 |
H’West/Cresselly | 7 | 73 | 3 | 3 |
Whitland III | 7 | 53 | 2 | 3 |
Lamphey II | 7 | 52 | 2 | 3 |
Kilgetty II | 7 | 14 | 0 | 5 |
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Clarbeston Road AFC scores green energy goal with solar upgrade

Local football club moves toward energy self-sufficiency thanks to grant
CLARBESTON ROAD AFC has taken a major step towards becoming energy self-sufficient after receiving funding from the Welsh Government and Sport Wales for a solar power installation at its Knock Playing Field facilities.
The club, which signed up to the FAW Together Greener Charter in April, was awarded an Energy Saving Grant which has enabled it to install roof-mounted photovoltaic systems on both its garage and changing rooms.
The project also includes battery storage, helping the club maximise its use of renewable energy. In a further boost to sustainability, the changing rooms now feature an iBoost solar immersion heater controller, which allows solar energy to be used for heating the water in the showers.
A club spokesperson said: “One of our key goals under the Greener Charter was to install solar generation and other energy-saving measures to reduce our environmental impact and cut long-term costs. Thanks to the grant support, and the excellent work of local contractor Preseli Solar, we’ve been able to achieve that.”
The installation reflects a wider push across grassroots sport in Wales to tackle climate change, cut utility costs, and futureproof facilities. By generating their own power and reducing reliance on fossil fuels, clubs like Clarbeston Road AFC are helping lead the way in community-level sustainability.
The Herald understands that the funding was part of a broader Welsh Government initiative to support sport infrastructure improvements with an environmental focus.

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Race Preview: Barry Island 10K 2025

NATASHA WILSON, Gemma Steel and Omar Ahmed lead the start lists for the Barry Island 10k this coming Sunday.
The race returns after a two-year sabbatical and hosts the second race in the 2025 R4W 10K Series at the quirky and popular seaside town famed for the Gavin and Stacey sitcom series.
Natasha Wilson (33:09) is the second fastest Welsh Athlete in history for the Marathon. She was the winner of the Cardiff University / Cardiff Half Marathon in 2022 and the victor of the Swansea University / Swansea Half Marathon last Sunday in 72:13.
2014 European Cross Country Champion Gemma Steel (31:26) last ran on Welsh soil at the Asics Home Nations 5K in Cardiff in 2023 finishing eighth in 16:15. She is the 11th fastest British Athlete in history over 10K and last raced at the Midland Counties Road Relay Championships in March.
Kate Estlea Morris (33:38) was the winner of the Reading Half Marathon in 2024 and a runaway winner at the Brecon Carreg CDF 10K last September and will look to challenge Wilson and Steel here.
Olivia Tsim (33:48) will also be in action and was second at the Adidas Manchester Marathon on her marathon debut in April and a previous winner of the Brecon Carreg Cardiff Bay 10K. She was also the winner of the season opener in the Welsh 10km Series at Caerphilly.
Alaw Evans (34:23) was the 2023 winner at the CDF 10k and a consistent performer that could cause an upset here.
Omar Ahmed (28:35) is a prolific racer and is rarely beaten. He most recently took victory at the Swansea University / Swansea Half Marathon in 63:13 last Sunday and is also a previous winner of the Run 4 Wales 10K Series.
Phil Wylie (29:30) finished fourth here at the last edition of this race and returns on Sunday.
Mike Ward (29:31) was the runner up at the Bryn Meadows Caerphilly 10k in early May and will face-off against the race winner Jonathan Butler (29:52) who is the final sub 30-minute performer in action here.
Daniel Hamilton (30:17 and Adam Bull (31:03) are next fastest.
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