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Pembroke Dock through to Alec Colley Cup semis after beating holders Neyland

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PEMBROKE DOCK are through to the semi-finals of the Alec Colley Cup after they beat holders Neyland by seven wickets on Tuesday (Jul 5).

The Dock won the toss and chose to field and they saw Neyland score 162-5 in their 20 overs.

Neyland lost Callum Power early on, bowled by Bowyn Clark on a score of 14, and Scott John when he was caught by Luke Murray off the bowling of Clark.

When Clark also claimed the wicket of Gregg Miller, Neyland were sitting on 33-3.

Phil Sutton and Stephen Murray then shared 65 runs for the fourth wicket as Sutton reached his half century.

He was however, then bowled by George Smith on a score of 50 that came off 38 balls and included seven fours and a six.

Iestyn Myles was then bowled by Anton John as Neyland were reduced to 103-5.

Murray and Joe Campodonic then shared an unbroken stand of 59 runs to take Neyland to their total.

Campodonic finished unbeaten on 20 from 12 balls with one four and one six. Murray hit five fours and three sixes as he finished unbeaten on 58 from 36 balls.

Anton John and Adam Phillips got Pembroke Dock off to the perfect start in their reply as they shared 112 runs.

John reached his half century and went on to score 70 (four fours and four sixes) from 53 balls but he was then bowled by Gregg Miller.

Adam Phillips scored 25 but he was run out by Jamie Smith and soon after, George Smith was run out by Scott John as Neyland hit back.

With three overs to go, the Dock still needed 31 but in the 18th over, Pete Kingdom cracked two sixes as they took fifteen runs from it.

Kingdom and Luke Murray took five from the penultimate over, meaning they would need 12 from the final over to win the game.

Kingdom hit a six and then a four and then ran two in the first three balls of the last over to send the Dock into the semi-finals.

His knock of 32 from 15 balls proved a match winning contribution and they will now face the winners of the tie between Haverfordwest and Pembroke in the last four.

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Double podium finish for local rally driver

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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.

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Kilgetty AFC Women score new Lucozade kit thanks to Tenby Post Office Stores

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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.

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Rugby stars to headline community talk in Newport, Pembrokeshire

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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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