Sport
Goodwick ease to win over Neyland

GOODWICK United eased to a 6-0 win over Neyland on Saturday (Feb 25) as they maintained their place at the top of the Division 1 table.
The league leaders have not lost a league game since losing to Merlins Bridge in November and they dominated early on against their opponents.
Rhys Jones crossed into the box for Rhys Dalling but he saw his shot blocked.
Another ball into the box caused problems as it bounced awkwardly, into the path of Dan James but his effort was saved by Neyland keeper Patrick Hannon.
With 11 minutes on the clock, the visitors took the lead. Dalling saw a shot blocked but the ball fell to Will Haworth who shot low into the net from the edge of the box.
Ten minutes later it was two as James played the ball into Dalling who lofted a shot back across goal and into the net.
It was 3-0 soon after as James’ corner was flicked on before Scott Delaney poked the ball home.
The visitors continued to look for more goals with Will Haworth setting up James but he shot over.
Ten minutes before the break, Goodwick made it four as a loose back pass allowed James to win the ball and he curled an excellent shot into the bottom right corner of the net.
On the stroke of half time they added a fifth as a ball into the box wasn’t cleared and Dalling fired in his second goal of the game.
In injury time, Neyland won a free kick on half way which keeper Patrick Hannon came out to take. Goodwick cleared the ball up to Dalling as Hannon retreated. Dalling tried to go round but Hannon did well to dive down and prevent another goal.
In the second half, the home side had a couple of forays into the Goodwick half with a few balls over the top but the visitors were able to deal with the pressure.
Neyland then earned a free kick in the 67th minute but Goodwick keeper James Gwilt caught the ball. He then fired the ball upfield for Dan James who fired in to make it 6-0.
Sub Adam Hawkins saw a shot hit the post late on before there was a late chance for Neyland to get on the scoresheet.
A long throw from Mike Chandler fell to Fletcher Picton but his acrobatic effort went over the bar.
That was the last of the action as Goodwick secured their fourteenth win of the season. The win moves them six points clear of second placed Merlins Bridge.
Neyland remain in eighth place but sit seven points above the bottom two.
On Saturday, March 4, Goodwick host Kilgetty while Neyland travel to Clarbeston Road.
Sport
Sport Pembrokeshire’s “Fit and Fed” project celebrates success

SPORTS Pembrokeshire’s “Fit and Fed” initiative, aimed at helping children in disadvantaged areas to access nourishment and take part in a variety of sports, is hoping it can be expanded to more school holidays and even 52 weeks a year.
The project, which has support from the Bluestone Foundation, the community support arm of Bluestone National Park Resort near Narberth, Pembrokeshire, has been operating each summer for the past two years.
Over the course of this time, the project has supported children in Pembroke Dock, Milford Haven, Haverfordwest, and Fishguard.
Spearheaded by Matthew Freeman, Sport Pembrokeshire Manager, the initiative has not only provided essential sustenance to children but also enabled them to participate in sports activities through local clubs and groups.
Matthew said: “The success of the ‘Fit and Fed’ project has been truly amazing. We’ve witnessed children benefiting not just from nutritious meals but also from the chance to engage in physical activities. Our aim is to expand this initiative to all school holidays, including Christmas, ensuring year-round support for these deserving children.”
Matthew said he envisions the project evolving into a year-round project, making a positive impact every single week. He said the current project has focused exclusively on areas identified as deprived within Pembrokeshire, with hopes to broaden its scope to cover other communities in the county.
Marten Lewis, Director of Sustainability at Bluestone, said the project had proved to be much needed, playing a vital role in providing nourishment and exercise to children.
Marten said: “The Bluestone Foundation has been pleased to play a small part in contributing to such a crucial project. It serves as a catalyst for the creation of more initiatives that support our community’s young members.”
The Bluestone Foundation was launched in 2010 and has distributed over £250,000 in grants across Pembrokeshire. The Foundation strives to help people help themselves and to principally assist projects falling into economic, social, and environmental categories.
The initial success of “Fit and Fed” stemmed from its roots in assisting children to engage in sports via local clubs and organisations.
It was launched in response to the fact that many children in disadvantaged areas were missing out on both meals and opportunities for physical activity.
Matthew added: “It became evident that children were arriving at school and sports events without having had a proper meal. The ‘Fit and Fed’ project addresses this critical issue by ensuring access to food, leading to healthier and more active lives.”
The collaboration between Sport Pembrokeshire, community sports clubs, and third sector organisations such as Milford Youth Matters, Tanyard, Pembrokeshire Youth Service Haverfordwest Youth Club, and Sport Pembrokeshire, has been important to the initiative’s success.
Sue Lines of the Tanyard Youth Project, said: “I would like to thank Sport Pembrokeshire and the Bluestone Foundation on behalf of the trustees, staff, volunteers and young people of the Tanyard Youth Project.
“This exciting new partnership has enabled us to provide sporting opportunities and healthy meals to dozens of children and young people in Pembroke, many of whom arrive at the centre hungry or emotionally fragile. The benefits of physical exercise and healthy food bring immense improvements to their mental health and general well-being.”
As the project looks to the future, Matthew said: “Our ultimate goal is to extend ‘Fit and Fed’ to a year-round initiative, providing children with consistent support, if we can secure the necessary funding.”
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Get Jerky snacks fuel Jason to victory in Mid Wales rally

AWARD-WINNING Get Jerky high protein snacks helped energise Mid Wales based driver Jason Pritchard to a fantastic Historic Category win at the hugely successful JDS Machinery Rali Ceredigion.
Builth Wells based Jason and his co-driver Phil Clarke were delighted to take first place in category and 14th place overall in their Ford Escort RS 1800 MKII, after two days of spectacular stages around Aberystwyth and across the Cambrian Mountains.
His sponsors include Get Jerky, a premium brand of Welsh Beef and venison jerky made by Trailhead Fine Food in Welshpool and Chartists 1770 at The Trewythen, a four star, 2 AA rosette restaurant with room in Llanidloes.
A big fan of Get Jerky, Jason said: “It’s the perfect snack for rally crews to have in our cars when we need an energy boost because it tastes good and is much healthier than eating chocolate.”
Gluten free and available in eight flavours – three of which are Great Taste award-winners – Get Jerky is a healthy, high protein snack for all ages, which provide an energy boost when you need it, especially when playing sports.
Success in the JDS Machinery Rali Ceredigion was the perfect build up to the RAC Rally from November 23-27, which will involve five full days of challenging forest rallying covering Wales, Scotland and England.
“We are entering only selective events this year as I want to put some mileage on our brand new car before the RAC Rally in November,” said Jason whose family owns the Toyota dealership, North Road Garage, Builth Wells, another key sponsor.
“We wouldn’t be able to enter these rallies without the support of our sponsors and it’s great to have the support of local businesses. Hopefully, our sponsors will have benefited from our success on the JDS Machinery Rali Ceredigion.”
Get Jerky is available to buy online at www.getjerky.wales or in farm shops and other quality food retailers across the UK.
Trailhead Fine Foods is the headline sponsor of the Get Jerky Rally North Wales based in Welshpool and the Get Jerky Devil’s Staircase ultra trail race, which is being held next Saturday, September 16 and also sponsor junior playing strips for COBRA Rugby Club, based in Meifod.
The company supports sports and events for young people and adults that benefit the Mid Wales tourism economy and encourage a healthy lifestyle, teamwork, leadership, competition and discipline.
Pictured above: Jason Pritchard and Phil Clarke on their way to victory in the Historic Category at JDS Machinery Rali Ceredigion.
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Crymych Football Club arrange an evening with Rob Page

CRYMYCH FOOTBALL CLUB is arranging an evening with Rob Page – Cymru National Football Team Coach and Ian Gwynne Hughes, Head of Public Affairs at the Football Association of Wales at Crymych Market Hall on Friday September 15 at 7.30pm
The volunteers on the committee of Crymych Football Club are very grateful to recently receive confirmation that Rob Page, the Cymru National Coach and Ian Gwyn Hughes, Head of Public Affairs at the Football Association of Wales have agreed to visit Crymych on Friday 15th September for a special evening of discussions and a question and answer section about their vision for the future of football in Wales.
The confirmation of their visit is very recent and therefore the opportunity is now open to anyone who wishes to take up some of the remaining seats which are being taken up quickly. The evening will be held at the Crymych Market Hall on Friday 15th September, 2023 starting at 7.30pm.
To reserve your seat or seats at a table please email [email protected] or call 07974099738. The evening will include a main course buffet and dessert. The cost for a seat is £30 each. During the evening there will also be an opportunity to raise funds for the DPJ Foundation Charity. Anyone who would wish to donate an item for the fundraising please contact the club on the above contact details. There will be a bar at the event on the 15th, with a dress code of smart casual.
Crymych FC is a very young and ambitious club having only been set up in 2019 and is now seeking to improve its sporting facilities for the current two senior teams. Further developments are in the pipeline to start a women’s team and work closely with the junior football team in Boncath. The club is also in the process of developing the Crymych Arms pub as its club, community hub and village pub.
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