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Ceremony held at County Hall for recipients of the British Empire Medal

Published

3 years ago

March 5, 2023

HIS MAJESTY’S Lord-Lieutenant of Dyfed, Miss Sara Edwards, presented three Pembrokeshire recipients of the British Empire Medal (BEM) with their insignia recently at a ceremony at County Hall in Haverfordwest.

The Lord-Lieutenant was assisted by Lord-Lieutenant Cadet Maisie Millichip and the recipients were welcomed and congratulated by the Chairman of Pembrokeshire County Council, Cllr Pat Davies.

The BEM is awarded for meritorious civil or military service worthy of recognition by the Crown. It rewards a sustained, local contribution or innovative, high-impact work.

The recipients were Rose Blackburn BEM of Pembroke, Mandy Davies BEM of Hundleton and Suzanne Tarrant BEM of Narberth. Their honours were announced in the Queen’s Birthday Honours 2022.

In addition, His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant presented a Queen’s RVS Platinum Jubilee Medal to Mary Adams of Narberth. The award celebrates the generosity and dedication of volunteers who do extraordinary things every day.

His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Dyfed, Miss Sara Edwards, said: “It is an enormous pleasure to see these deserving recipients receive their honours, and it gives us in the community the opportunity to thank them for the work that they have done and continue to do.

“My most sincere congratulations to them all”

The ceremony was also attended by the Leader of Pembrokeshire County Council, Cllr David Simpson, who expressed his congratulations to all the recipients.

Pictured is Rose Blackburn who was presented with a British Empire Medal for Services to the Community in Pembrokeshire. Rose Blackburn BEM is pictured with His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Dyfed Miss Sara Edwards, Dyfed Lieutenancy Cadet Maisie Millichip, and the Chairman of Pembrokeshire County Council, Councillor Pat Davies.

Pictured is Mandy Davies who was presented with a British Empire Medal for Services to Health and Social Care in Wales, particularly during the Covid-19 Response. Mandy Davies BEM is pictured with His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Dyfed Miss Sara Edwards, Dyfed Lieutenancy Cadet Maisie Millichip and the Chairman of Pembrokeshire County Council, Councillor Pat Davies.

Pictured is Suzanne Tarrant who was presented with a British Empire Medal for Services to Health and Wellbeing during Covid-19 in her role as Head of the Staff Psychological Wellbeing Service. Suzanne Tarrant BEM is pictured with His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Dyfed Miss Sara Edwards, Dyfed Lieutenancy Cadet Maisie Millichip and Chairman of Pembrokeshire County Council, Councillor Pat Davies.

Pictured is Mary Adams of the Living Memory Group in Narberth and Narberth and Whitland Rotary, who was presented with a Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medal for her outstanding contribution as volunteer. Mary Adams is pictured with His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Dyfed Miss Sara Edwards, Dyfed Lieutenancy Cadet Maisie Millichip and the Chairman of Pembrokeshire County Council, Councillor Pat Davies.

Community

Community gathers to remember Corrina Baker

Published

6 hours ago

December 17, 2025

Tom Sinclair

Lanterns and balloons released in emotional acts of remembrance

FAMILY, friends and members of the local community came together to remember Corrina Baker at a series of moving events held across west Wales this week.

Corrina’s funeral took place on Monday (Dec 15), a month after her death, with a public service held at St Mary’s Church. Mourners lined the route as her coffin was carried on its final journey in an elegant horse-drawn carriage, before a private cremation later took place at Parc Gwyn crematorium in Narberth.

Later that evening, shortly after 6:00pm, friends and relatives gathered at the Quayside in Cardigan for the first of two acts of remembrance to celebrate her life. Lanterns were lit and released into the night sky above the town as some of Corrina’s favourite songs were played.

On Tuesday afternoon (Dec 16), a second tribute was held near the location where Corrina was found. Twenty-one pink balloons — one for each year of her life — were released into a clear blue sky, each carrying personal messages in her memory.

Floral tributes continue to be laid at the Netpool, while a GoFundMe appeal set up in Corrina’s memory has raised more than £2,300. She has been described by those who knew her as “funny and bright”.

Dyfed-Powys Police have confirmed that their investigation into the circumstances surrounding Ms Baker’s death is ongoing. A 29-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of murder has been released on bail while inquiries continue.

(Photos: Stuart Ladd/Herald)

Community

Six untaxed vehicles seized in Milford Haven police operation

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6 hours ago

December 17, 2025

Tom Sinclair

SIX untaxed and abandoned vehicles were seized during a joint roads policing operation in Milford Haven on Tuesday morning.

Officers from the Milford Haven Neighbourhood Policing and Prevention Team (NPPT) worked alongside the Pembrokeshire Roads Policing Team as part of targeted enforcement across the town.

In addition to the vehicle seizures, a number of traffic offence reports were issued to drivers during the operation.

Police said the action formed part of ongoing efforts to improve road safety and tackle vehicle-related offences in the Milford Haven area.

Community

Candlelit carol service brings community together in Milford Haven

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6 hours ago

December 17, 2025

Tom Sinclair

ST KATHARINE and St Peter’s Church in Milford Haven hosted its annual Candlelit Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, bringing together members of the community for a traditional celebration of Christmas.

The service featured readings from the Mayor of Milford Haven, representatives of the Soroptimists, Milford Haven Amateur Operatic Society, the Headteacher and Head Prefects of Milford Haven School, Milford Haven Town Band, and NCI Wooltack Point.

Music for the evening was provided by organist Seimon Morris, Milford Haven Town Band and the Milford Haven Cluster Band, whose performances added to the atmosphere of the candlelit service.

The Friends of St Katharine and St Peter’s Church thanked all those involved and wished the community a happy Christmas.