Community

Pembrokeshire community aims to buy their closed local, The Crymych Arms

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3 years ago

December 28, 2022

THE COMMUNITY of Crymych in North Pembrokeshire are setting themselves a goal for 2023, to buy and reopen the Crymych Arms pub in the centre of the village.

A public meeting was held on December 13 at the Market Hall in Crymych to set out the proposal.

Over 40 people attended the public meeting that was chaired by Martin Lloyd the chairman of Crymych Football Club. On a very cold and icy evening with many more giving their apologies and wishing to know more.

A presentation was given by Cris Tomos of PLANED who has supported and handled many community pub and shop purchases. Cris explained that the idea was to have the Football club issue a community share offer to raise the funds to reopen the pub and to also have it as the headquarters for the football club.

It was empahsised that the pub would retain its community pub and restaurant status.

Following the presentation a motion to proceed was voted upon and the vast majority wished to move ahead with the new venture.

It was explained that there now needs to be means of collating pledges from the general public as to who would be willing to purchase the shares in the venture and also inviting individuals with relevant committee and business skills to join the steering group.

The forms and information can be found by visiting www.cpdcrymych.cymru and on the Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/crymychfc

Cris Tomos noted, “The public meeting was very well attended and the forms were handed out asking people to note their pledges to invest and also people willing to be on the steering committee, within one week we have seen £27,600 worth of pledges coming in, it would be great to now see additional commitments in January 2023 to enable the steering group to proceed with the purchasing plan.”

Community

Narbelles WI support Food Bank with festive donation

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3 hours ago

December 14, 2025

Tom Sinclair

Group marks December meeting with charity collection and Christmas celebrations

NARBELLES WI rounded off the year with a festive December meeting featuring a bring-and-share buffet, party games and a Secret Santa gift exchange.

Members also used the occasion to support families in need across the county, collecting food items and presenting a £120 cheque to Ann Watling from Pembrokeshire Food Bank. The donation represents the proceeds of the group’s bucket collection during Narberth Civic Week 2024.

A spokesperson for the WI said the group was delighted to finish the year “with fun, friendship and a chance to give something back to the community.”

(Photo: Narbelles WI members presenting the cheque to Ann Watling, Pembrokeshire Food Bank.)

Community

Annual charity carol service raises funds for good causes

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1 day ago

December 13, 2025

Tom Sinclair

MID and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service held its annual Charity Carol Service on Wednesday (Dec 10) at Ebeneser Baptist Chapel in Crymych.

The event brought together members of the local community alongside Fire Service staff for an evening of carols, readings and festive refreshments, marking the Christmas season in a warm and inclusive atmosphere.

This year’s service supported two important charities — the Fire Fighters Charity and Cancer Research Wales — with all proceeds going directly towards their ongoing work.

A total of £597 was raised on the night, which will be shared equally between the two charities.

The Service thanked the congregation at Ebeneser Baptist Chapel for hosting the event, as well as everyone who gave their time, support and generosity to make the evening such a success.

Community

3 Amigos toy bike run under way across Pembrokeshire

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1 day ago

December 13, 2025

Tom Sinclair

Castle Inn fun runners back festive charity event

THE ANNUAL 3 Amigos Christmas toy bike run is under way this afternoon (Saturday), with hundreds of motorcyclists setting off from Pembroke to raise funds for children’s services.

Riders gathered at The Commons car park in Pembroke from around midday before departing shortly after 1:00pm. The festive convoy is travelling along its traditional route, taking in Pembroke Dock and continuing through parts of the county including Neyland, Milford Haven and Haverfordwest.

The event is organised by the 3 Amigos and Dollies Motorcycle Group and has become a much-anticipated Christmas tradition in west Wales, with toys and donations collected for children receiving care within the Hywel Dda University Health Board area.

Also supporting the event are fun runners from the Castle Inn in Pembroke, who have been fundraising in aid of the 3 Amigos. The group are pictured alongside participants from today’s run.

The 3 Amigos have been raising funds for children’s wards and health charities for more than twenty-five years, with their Easter and Christmas events continuing to make a positive difference to young patients and their families.

Organisers have thanked the public for their support and asked road users to be mindful of the large convoy as it passes through towns and villages this afternoon.

Photo caption:
Festive fundraising: Fun runners from the Castle Inn, Pembroke, pictured supporting the 3 Amigos Christmas toy bike run (Pic: Martin Cavaney/Herald)