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‘Top chefs and favourites’ lined up for family-friendly Narberth Food Festival

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2 years ago

August 29, 2022

AN EXCITING line up of chefs and food writers are among the menu of delights to be found at Narberth Food Festival next month (September).

Among those signed on to participate in the two-day event are festival patron Angela Gray and former Great British Bake Off contestant Michelle Evans-Fecci.

They will be among a roster of top names sharing their knowledge and expertise and talking about their latest projects when the festival returns after a two year break on September 24 and 25.

Angela Gray’s ninth cookery book, Just Bread, is released on September 8.

Her Cookery School at Llanerch Vineyard is known as one of the top 10 Culinary Schools in the UK, welcoming guests from near and far to immerse themselves into a culinary adventure.

A chef, food writer and broadcaster, Angela has spent 40 plus years developing her recipes, based on her extensive travels and work experiences.

Her client list has included composer Lord Lloyd-Webber, Ex-First Minister Rhodri Morgan, The Welsh Assembly Government, Count and Countess Du Maigret, Count and Countess de Linburg Stirum to name a few.

Evans-Fecci, who now lives in Tenby, grew up on a farm where she learned the basics of cooking, baking and vegetable growing from her parents.

On the popular TV baking show Great British Bake Off she was known for her flavoursome, colourful bakes and for championing locally sourced seasonal produce.

She had a lifelong dream to write her own recipe book and The Seasonal Baker, her first cookbook, is full of tasty seasonal recipes for the whole family to enjoy.

She will be demonstrating two tasty dessert recipes at the festival.

Other local favourites sharing their passion for good food will be Matt Waldron, of the Stackpole Inn, who has an impressive track record having worked in top kitchens and Michelin starred restaurants, and Carmarthen based Carwyn Graves, author of Welsh Food Stories and the bestselling Apples of Wales, who was instrumental in establishing the national collection of Welsh varieties at the National Botanic Garden of Wales.

Carmarthen based Carwyn Graves, author of Welsh Food Stories and the bestselling Apples of Wales

More programme details and guest names will be released in the coming weeks.

Narberth Food Festival is organised by a team of dedicated volunteers who are passionate about celebrating the best of Welsh food and drink.

Colin Russell, chairman of Narberth Food Festival committee, said: “We are so pleased to see some familiar faces return to the festival and look forward to introducing some new names and ideas along the way too.

“We have a lot to celebrate with the return of the festival this year with a great mix of demonstrations, workshops and talks on top of everything else the festival has to offer.

“A lot of work goes into organising this event and we are grateful for everyone’s support. We look forward to seeing everyone for two days of food and festivities in September.”

Narberth Food Festival takes place over the weekend Saturday September 24th and Sunday September 25th, 2022.
To ensure easy access, the festival site on the Town Moor Car park will be served by shuttle buses running from two park and ride car parks on the day.
Entry is £5 adults, under 16s free, per day.

For more information see the festival website www.narberthfoodfestival.com

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A fiesta of flavours at Cocos Mexican Cuisine, Milford Haven

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3 months ago

August 15, 2024

Tom Sinclair

A NEW restaurant, Coco’s Mexican Cuisine, has opened at Milford Waterfront, bringing a fiesta of traditional Mexican cooking to Pembrokeshire.

Featuring a variety of seafood and meat dishes, the menu includes signature dishes with traditional Mexican ingredients like Mexican cactus, with locally supplied ingredients as well. Also available for diners is a range of refreshing Mexican cocktails, with an impressive selection of tequila, rum and mezcal.

Owners Tracy and Veronica are dedicated to bringing a true taste of Mexico to Pembrokeshire. Talking about their new adventure, Tracy Cuevas said: “I am so happy to have the opportunity to give the people of Pembrokeshire a taste and experience of my home country. All of our dishes are created with fresh ingredients, and we are happy to cater for any individual dietary requirements.

Within the next few months our aim is to add new and exciting dishes to our menu and give customers a true Mexican culinary experience. As well as Mexican cuisine you can also sample our variety of tequilas and mezcal, which will soon be available with food pairings.”

Natalie Hunt, Destination Manager at Milford Waterfront added: “Coco’s Mexican Cuisine is such an exciting addition to the food offering at Milford Waterfront! Authentic Mexican is truly an experience, and Tracy and Veronica are bringing their spectacular dining to Pembrokeshire. I especially love their homemade churros. I’d recommend anyone visiting Milford Waterfront to go, you’ll have an incredible time.”

Coco’s Mexican Cuisine is also dog friendly, caters to dietary requirements, and has a children’s menu.

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A40 closed due to two vehicle collision near Camrose

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5 months ago

June 6, 2024

Tom Sinclair

TWO people have been rushed to hospital following a crash on the A40 on Thursday (Jun 6).

Rescuers were called to a two-vehicle crash near Camrose, Haverfordwest at around 9.10am.

The road was closed in both directions.Both drivers were taken to hospital for further treatment, but was reopened shortly after midday.

A Dyfed-Powys Police spokesperson told The Pembrokeshire Herald: “Dyfed-Powys Police responded to reports of a two-vehicle road traffic collision at the Camrose junction on the A40, just outside Haverfordwest Airport at approximately 9.10am.

“Drivers of both vehicles were taken to hospital, with one being treated for minor injuries and the other treated for more serious injuries which are not believed to be life threatening.

“The road was closed while officers attended the scene and reopened shortly after 12pm.”

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10th anniversary of the Pembroke Dock Heritage Centre

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7 months ago

April 9, 2024

Richard Lewis

PEMBROKE Dock Heritage Centre is celebrating its tenth anniversary. Since the museum was opened by Queen Elizabeth II in 2014, the centre has gone from strength to strength.

Today the museum is a ‘go to’ for information on the military, maritime and social history of Pembroke Dock, an archive of specialist research knowledge on the role of the Sunderland flying boats, and a beacon for Star Wars fans.

The importance of the Heritage Centre will be celebrated on Saturday April 27th with an Open Day.

The museum will be free to enter, from 11am to 3pm.

The Heritage Centre was the culmination of many heritage initiatives and over the years so many volunteers have given their time, skills, energies and enthusiasm to these – from the Gun Tower Museum to the Flying Boat Interpretation Centre, the Fleet Surgeons House and now in the magnificent Royal Dockyard Chapel.

Those at the Heritage centre look forward to welcoming everyone, especial any former volunteers and family members of those involved in past years.

See the website www.pdht.org also Facebook and X for further details.