Community

White Christmas ‘more likely than usual’ say weather experts as bookies cut odds

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2 years ago

October 4, 2022

BOOKIES across the country are slashing their prices on a white Christmas after experts said, a white Christmas “is more likely than usual” this year. Better dust off the snow boots…

We all know what it’s like trying to predict the weather. One minute it’s raining, the next it’s dry. Well, according to long-range weather forecasters a white Christmas is more likely than usual this year.

While it may only be October, and autumn is only just beginning, bookies have slashed the odds of snow on Christmas Day.

This comes after weather experts warned the UK of freezing temperatures over the coming days.

According to the Met Office, the last white Christmas was back in 2010, and so for snow-lovers, this latest news will be welcome.

Coral’s spokesperson John Hill said: “The odds say it will be all white on the big day. Big chills are coming early this year.”
Of course, it is far too early to know for sure whether snow is forecast for the lead up to Christmas.
For now, however, cold whether is here and it looks like it is going to stay.

British Weather Services meteorologist Jim Dale recently told The Express: “The cold weather will set in at the end of the weekend (Oct 2) and looks like it isn’t going anywhere quickly.
“It is looking cold through this week and possibly into next weekend, with the risk of fresh snowfall over the mountains.”
He added: “However, even further south, the cold is going to be very noticeable, and there could even be the risk of the odd frost. It is fair to say the seasons are about to make a dramatic transition to something much colder.”

We can thank a band of high pressure for this year’s white Christmas (if it happens) as the band of pressure allows cold air to seep down from the Arctic causing colder than usual weather for us here in Wales.

Charity

Ffynnon Community Resilience CIC creates green spaces with exciting new garden package

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10 hours ago

March 10, 2025

Richard Lewis

FFYNNON Community Resilience CIC are going green in 2025 thanks to new garden from Keep Wales Tidy.

Ffynnon Community Resilience CIC will be creating a new orchard garden in Pembrokeshire to benefit nature and the local community. Environmental charity Keep Wales Tidy will be installing the garden and providing all the plants, tools and materials for free through its Local Places for Nature scheme.

Jo Denham from Ffynnon Community Resilience CIC said: “Our group of community allotmenteers have been so excited to receive the garden package from Keep Wales Tidy.

“We chose to put in a communally accessible fruit cage with an array of different bushes, and it’s been really fun installing it and choosing what to put in there.”

Keep Wales Tidy’s Local Places for Nature scheme offers communities free garden packages that range from small gardening projects to orchards and large-scale makeovers. 1,300 gardens have been created and restored across Wales since it was launched in 2020. Groups and organisations of all shapes and sizes have benefited, including emergency services, youth groups, sports clubs, animal homes and disability charities.

Chief Executive for Keep Wales Tidy Owen Derbyshire said: “Creating thriving green spaces not only benefits the health and wellbeing of individuals but strengthens our communities.

“We are delighted that groups, like Ffynnon Community Resilience CIC can make a real difference through the Local Places for Nature scheme, and we are grateful to Welsh Government for their ongoing support.

“I can’t wait to see the orchard garden take shape over the coming weeks and months.”

Keep Wales Tidy’s initiative is part of the wider Welsh Government ‘Local Places for Nature’ programme committed to creating, restoring and enhancing nature ‘on your doorstep’.

Community

Community comes together for Big Haverfordwest Litter Pick

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1 day ago

March 9, 2025

Tom Sinclair

HAVERFORDWEST residents joined forces to clean up the town in a community-driven litter pick organised by Haverfordwest Town Council, HaverHub, and Haverfordwest Heritage.

The event, which saw volunteers collecting rubbish to improve the town’s appearance, was attended by County Councillor Thomas Tudor, who represents the Castle Ward on Pembrokeshire County Council.

Cllr Tudor said: “It was lovely to participate in and help with the Big Haverfordwest Litter Pick. I’d like to thank everyone who attended today—this will be the first of many similar initiatives for Haverfordwest, the County Town of Pembrokeshire.”

The initiative is expected to become a regular event to maintain cleanliness and encourage civic pride.

Community

Cawl competition celebrates International Women’s Day in Pembroke

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2 days ago

March 8, 2025

Tom Sinclair

PEMBROKE marked International Women’s Day on Saturday (Mar 8) with a successful cawl competition, bringing the community together to celebrate and support local women.

The event, organised by Pembroke Town Team, saw participants enjoy a variety of cawl, including vegetarian and vegan options, from Gio Recchia Pizza Contemporanea, Watermans Arms, Buddy’s Baked, and Will’s of Pembroke.

A key highlight was the inspiring speeches from local women who play a vital role in the community. Information stalls were also present, with groups such as New Pembrokeshire Pride, Pembroke Street Pastors, and Lamphey WI sharing resources and support.

Local businesswomen showcased their products, offering visitors the chance to browse and buy from a range of stalls.

The event was made possible thanks to a donation from Pembrokeshire Women, which organisers said played a crucial role in ensuring the day’s success. Volunteers, including Lisa Boswell, Angela Marston Halifax, Rhian Cowen, Ness Moseley, Ann Mortenson, and Tegan, worked tirelessly to keep things running smoothly, with Lewis George stepping up as compere.

Organisers thanked all those who attended, saying the support from the community made the event truly special.