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Alec Colley: Pembroke Dock progress as John takes eight wickets

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PEMBROKE Dock held off the challenge of Narberth on Tuesday night (Jun 14) as they won by 11 runs to progress to the quarter finals of the Alec Colley Cup.

Narberth won the toss and chose to field and they were able to restrict the Dock to 101-8 in their 20 overs.

Anton John and Adam Phillips shared 64 runs for the first wicket to get their side off to an excellent start.

Phillips hit two fours in his score of 20 but he was then caught by Mike Reekie off the bowling of Richard Howell.

Howell then bowled John soon after on a score of 27 and wickets began to fall regularly.

Ceri Davies then picked up the wickets of Pete Kingdom and Owen Hughes as the Dock slipped to 84-4.

Rob Hearn was the only other batsman to reach double figures as he scored 10 before being bowled by Howell.

Howell also claimed the wicket of George Kingdom while Davies claimed another as he took the wicket of Bowyn Clark.

Phil Scott was run out late on as the Dock finished on 101. Their score could have been much lower had it not been for ‘Mr Extras’ as Narberth gave away 28 runs.

Narberth lost wickets regularly in their reply as Anton John claimed eight wickets.

Rob Hearn made the breakthrough early on with a caught and bowled before John ran out Kyle Williams on a score of 18.

John then claimed the wickets of Shay Norcross and J Williams to leave Narberth on 51-4. That soon became 61-5 as John bowled Adrian Jones.

Rhodri Dyer and Ceri Davies did their best to steady the innings with a seventh wicket stand of 20 but John struck again as he bowled Davies on a score of 15 that had included two fours and a six.

Dyer had hit four fours in his score of 33 to take Narberth’s score on to 90 but he was also out to John.

With the score on 90-7 Narberth still looked favourites to go on and win but they were unable to add any more runs on the board.

That wicket came at the start of the 17th over and with the third ball he trapped Huw Simpkins leg before.

With the fifth he bowled Richard Howell and with the last he trapped Mike Reekie leg before to bring the game to a close.

John’s remarkable bowling saw him finish with figures of 8-12 and they will now look ahead to their quarter final tie.

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Triathlon returns to Fishguard – road closures announced

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FISHGUARD will once again play host to the Wales Triathlon this summer, with hundreds of competitors set to descend on the town for the popular sporting event on Sunday, June 15.

Organised by Activity Wales Events, the triathlon includes a two-lap sea swim in Fishguard Bay, followed by a two-lap cycle from Fishguard to St Davids and a four-lap run along the Marine Walk and out onto the breakwater.

In order to facilitate the bike leg on closed roads, several road closures will be in place throughout the day.

Major road closures

The A487 between Goodwick and Mathry will be closed between 9:45am and 3:00pm.

Between Mathry and Croesgoch, the A487 will be closed from 10:00am to 3:00pm, and from Croesgoch to St Davids the closure will run from 10:00am until 2:45pm.

Crossing points will be in operation at Mathry crossroads, Croesgoch crossroads, and the Llangoffan to Granston junction. Diversions will be signposted, with local traffic routed via minor B roads and through Haverfordwest for longer journeys.

Town centre impact

In Fishguard, West Street will be closed between 12:00pm and 6:00pm for the running stage. Residents will still be able to exit side roads, with diversions clearly marked.

Goodwick residents will be able to exit the town via the Tesco roundabout, which will remain open all day.

Care access and course passes

Care workers will be allowed access to visit clients within the closed sections, but must obtain a course pass via their organisation in advance.

On the day, carers using the route must:

  • Follow the direction of the race
  • Display their pass clearly
  • Keep hazard lights on at all times
  • Exit the route as soon as safely possible

Further information

The event attracted over 1,000 athletes last year, and organisers anticipate another strong turnout.

More information can be found at: www.walestriathlon.com/athletes/event-info
Road closure details are available at: community.walestriathlon.com

For course pass enquiries, contact: [email protected]

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South Pembrokeshire Short Mat Bowls Association – Final Table 2024/25

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All matches complete as season concludes

THE 2024/25 season of the South Pembrokeshire Short Mat Bowls Association – known as The Friendly League – has now officially concluded, with all clubs completing their outstanding fixtures.

The past few weeks saw the following catch-up matches played:

  • Carew 8–2 Llanteg
  • St Johns 8–2 Cosheston
  • Hundleton 8–2 Reynalton
  • Reynalton 9–1 Lamphey
  • Cosheston 10–0 Kilgetty
  • East Williamston 9–1 Kilgetty

Final League Table (2024/25 Season)

PositionClubPlayedWonDrawnLostS/DPoints
1East Williamston201802313158
2St Johns201406111122
=3Carew201118105111
=3Cosheston20120877111
5Reynalton20110928104
6Hundleton2090117497
7Llanteg207112-7192
8St Twynnells208111-9789
9Badgers206113-2282
=10Lamphey206014-17967
=10Kilgetty206014-26267

Congratulations to East Williamston, who finish the season as clear champions with an impressive 158 points and a shot difference of +313.

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Plans submitted to redevelop home of one of Wales’ oldest football clubs

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FORMAL plans to redevelop the grounds of one of the oldest football clubs in Wales – which includes a new 310-seater stand – have been submitted to the council.

Aberystwyth Town Football Club has submitted an application for the redevelopment of its grounds at Park Avenue Stadium, Aberystwyth.

A supporting statement from agent JMS Planning and Development says the proposal seeks “full planning permission for the demolition of the existing main stand and the creation of a new clubhouse, turnstile, changing rooms, business unit and improvements to the existing seated and standing terraces which will include new roof canopies and all associated works”.

The formal application follows an earlier public consultation.

It adds: “Aberystwyth Town Football Club is proudly one of the oldest football clubs in Wales, whereby the club was founded some 140 years ago in 1884. The club is one of the founding members of what is now known as the ‘Cymru Premier’, of which it is only one of two teams to have never been relegated since its inception in 1992.

“The men’s senior team is loyally supported by local community and has seen an increase in attendance over the past couple of years, reaching nearly 6,000 spectators over the year for the men’s team alone. A number of Cymru Premier matches are broadcast live from the ground each season on S4C and streamed online to a worldwide audience. The Football Association of Wales recently confirmed a new structure and strategy to the league with the aim of boosting its commercial profile, competitiveness, and fan interest both nationally and internationally.

“As a Premier European Division, clubs are provided the opportunity to qualify for UEFA competitions and compete across the Continent, whereby it is imperative that facilities and infrastructure across the country are developed to meet UEFA Licensing requirements. Should Aberystwyth Town qualify – or host other clubs’ European matches as has occurred in recent years – the redevelopment of the facilities at Park Avenue will enable Ceredigion to continue to host continental sporting events.”

It says Aberystwyth Town Football Club “is often called ‘home’ by a number of other teams in the region which rely on the club’s facilities and all-weather pitch for the provision of training sessions and matches”.

The scheme itself is the first phase of development, the second relating to residential development.

Of phase 1, it says: “The proposal seeks the construction of a new clubhouse and community facility, a 310-seater stand, replacement turnstile, ticketing office, roofs over existing seated and standing terraces, new primary and secondary changing room facilities, dedicated business/employment unit, with improvements to accessibility throughout the site, including the re-construction of a dedicated disabled viewing platform.”

It adds: “The scheme proposes vast improvements to the accessibility of the site by providing step-free access throughout the whole site, thus promoting an inclusive environment. Similarly, the scheme introduces improvements to a dedicated viewing platform for less-able bodied.”

It goes on to say: “The existing main stand and changing rooms are in a state of deterioration and require significant investment if required to serve the club for years in the future. Hence, modern and fit-for-purpose facilities are proposed to revitalise the site which will enhance the provision of the community facility, encourage the uptake of sports, and in-turn promote the health and well-being of a wide range of social groups in the local and regional area.

“The development also promotes equality and inclusivity for both male and female players and officials, who will benefit from segregated and modern changing facilities, in accordance with the requirements of the Football Association of Wales.”

The application will be considered by county planners at a later date.

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