News
Celebrating the Success of Ceredigion’s Athletes
CEREDIGION SPORTS AWARDS were held on 07 July 2023 to celebrate sporting talent in the county.
The awards, which are arranged by Ceredigion Sports Council, in partnership with Ceredigion Actif, bring together all that is good about sport in Ceredigion and provide a platform to celebrate sporting successes and the people that make them happen.
The Ceredigion Sports Awards were held at Ceredigion County Council offices in Penmorfa, and a total of 58 awards were presented this year, across 7 different categories. These included 22 Talented Junior Awards, given to young athletes and sports people in Ceredigion who show promise, and 30 International Awards, given to sports people who became international athletes between 2020 and 2023.
The Ceredigion Sports Council looks to help all sports clubs from grassroots level to the pinnacle of achievement as international athletes, as well as recognising the role of Young Ambassadors within the school system, and the volunteers and coaches who often work behind the scenes.
The awards and winners are:
- Bronze Young Ambassador of the Year 2023: Ceri Williams, Daniel Jones, Isaac Humphries & Jac Lewis – Ysgol Gynradd Llannon
- Young Ambassador of the Year 2023: Ben Jaques
- Volunteer of the Year 2023: Alisha Aydogmus
- Disability Sport Volunteer of the Year Award 2023: Dean James & Eiry Thomas
- Unsung Hero Award 2023: Leo & Jane O’Connor
- Coach of the Year 2023: Gareth Ebenezer
International Awards 2023: | Talented Junior Awards 2023: |
Osian Roberts – Athletics | Eva Davies – Athletics |
Jean Davies – Lawn Bowls | Sara Jones – Athletics |
Milwen Lewis – Lawn Bowls | Cari Morgan-Williams – Mountain Biking |
Cynyr MacRae – Kayaking | Osian Jones – Bowls |
Deio Thomas – Kayaking | Eiri O’Connor – Kayaking |
Hanna Griffiths – Kayaking | Gruffydd Phillips Williams – Kayaking |
Leri Jones-Kenny – Slalom Kayaking | Aadvik Khare – Cricket |
Cari Jones – Slalom Kayaking | Sonny Baron – Cricket |
Brynmor Thomas – Darts | Bronwen Thomas – Sailing |
Elonwy Thomas – Darts | Steffan Williams – Sailing |
Llinos Thomas – Darts | Llyr Jones – Judo |
Sion Davies – Darts | Carys Pugh Jones – Football |
Dion Regan – Golf | Katie Whiteway – Football |
Leia Vobe – Gymnastics | Sonny Forbes-Tinsley – Football |
Órla O’Regan – Hockey | Tomos Ifan Mitchell – Fly Fishing |
Ruadhán O’Regan – Hockey | Freya Pritchard – Obstacle Racing |
Annie Thomas – Dressage & Equestrian | Will Evans – Autograss Racing |
Harry Thomas – Equestrian | Cian Jones – Rugby |
Casi Gregson – Football | Max Rodda-Lodder – Rugby |
Kelsey Thomas – Football | Owain Thomas – Rugby |
Fflur Mitchell – Fly Fishing | Rhun Davies – Rugby |
Amelia Williams – Running | Teifi Thomas – Rugby |
Steffan Evans – Touch Rugby | |
Alfie Rodda-Lodder – Touch Rugby | |
Cadi-Lois Davies – Rugby | |
Kristy Hopkins – Rugby | |
Steffan Jac Jones – Rugby | |
Lowri Richards – Indoor Cycling | |
Fin Tarling – Cycling | |
Josh Tarling – Cycling |
Councillor Catrin M. S Davies, Cabinet Member for Culture, Leisure and Customer Services, said: “The Sports Awards was a great event with so many Ceredigion residents being recognised for their sporting achievements. It was an inspiring afternoon and illustrated the Council’s commitment to supporting sporting activities and opportunities across Ceredigion.”
Sport and being physically active has a positive influence on young and old and is very much a part of daily life in Ceredigion. The Sports Council would like to congratulate all who have achieved, no matter what the sport or level.
Crime
Jailed for breaching domestic violence protection order
AMY Woolston, 20, of Vine Road, Johnston, Pembrokeshire, has been sentenced to six weeks in prison for breaching a domestic violence protection order.
On 15th May 2024, Woolston was found in the company of a man in a flat at The Farmers Arms, Market Street, Whitland, in violation of the order issued by Llanelli Magistrates Court on 10th May 2024.
The court deemed the offence serious due to the proximity to the original order and a previous breach involving the same victim. Woolston was not in custody and appeared unrepresented in court. Her total sentence length is 18 weeks.
The case was dealt with in Haverfordwest court on May 16.
News
Lease of former Newcastle Emlyn Courthouse approved
Carmarthenshire County Council’s Cabinet has this week approved the transfer of the former Newcastle Emlyn Courthouse to Newcastle Emlyn Town Council.
The Cabinet approved a 21-year lease which will facilitate the Town Council’s plan to bring the premises back into use.
The future of the former Courthouse has been considered in detail, with the Town Council carrying out a public consultation on the community’s requirements, and the sites potential contribution to those local needs. The outcome of the consultation suggested that the local community wanted the building to be retained, refurbished and transformed into a multi- use centre.
Newcastle Emlyn Town Council intend to submit an application for funding from the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund [UKSPF] in order to pay for the necessary restoration work. The funding is conditional upon the Town Council having a lease of sufficient term on the premises.
Carmarthenshire County Council’s Cabinet Member for Resources, Cllr Alun Lenny commented: “The building as it currently stands is not needed for further use by the County Council and has been empty for some time. I welcome the Cabinet’s decision to approve the transfer of this asset to Newcastle Emlyn Town Council. The funding will ensure that the building is being used for the benefit of the town’s residents.
“This decision is in line with Carmarthenshire County Council’s Wellbeing Objectives: Enabling our communities and environment to be healthy, safe, and prosperous (Prosperous Communities).”
Crime
Teenagers fled from Pembroke RFC after setting spectators stand on fire
ON MONDAY (may 16) between the hours of 16:25 and 17:00, the spectators stand of Pembroke Rugby Football Club was deliberately set on fire, police have said.
Two males, aged between 17-19, fled from the club grounds immediately after the smoke plumes were noticed.
Both males were on dark framed push bikes and wearing dark coloured hooded jumpers.
Officers are asking if anyone who has any information or has witnessed anyone acting suspiciously in the area around these times, is asked to contact police either online at: https://bit.ly/DPPContactOnline, by emailing [email protected], or by calling 101. If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech impaired text the non-emergency number on 07811 311 908.
Quote reference: 24000446140
Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555111, or visiting crimestoppers-uk.org.
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