News

Record nominations received for Sport Pembrokeshire Awards

Published

2 years ago

November 9, 2023

A RECORD number of nominations have been received for the 2023 Sport Pembrokeshire Awards.

A total of 296 nominations have been received in 13 categories for individuals and teams involved in a variety of different sports.

The three finalists in each category will be announced in the Western Telegraph on 15^th November.

The overall winners will be unveiled at a gala ceremony at Folly Farm on 24^th November, organised by Sport Pembrokeshire.

The awards are sponsored by Valero, the Western Telegraph, Folly Farm, and Pure West Radio.

Cllr Rhys Sinnett, Cabinet Member for Residents’ Services, said: “It’s fantastic that we have received a record number of nominations for the Sport Pembrokeshire Awards.

“It shows that sports and the Sports Awards are going from strength to strength in our County and people want to take the opportunity to acknowledge the hard work and achievements of our local sportspeople, coaches and volunteers.”

The nominations are as follows:

(some individuals/teams received more than one nomination)

Girls U16’s

Sophie Howell (Swimming)
Jemma Nand-Lal (Golf)
Elisa Tyrell (Gymnastics)
Nina Marsh (Sailing)
Katie David (Surfing)
Chanel Griffiths (Dance)
Catrin Owens (Windsurfing)
Ava Davies (Gymnastics)
Maggi Clewitt (Gymnastics)
Matti Davies (Horse Riding)
Bronwyn Clissold (Swimming)
Imi Scourfield (Dance)
Grace Morris (Weightlifting)
Chloe John-Driscoll (Shooting)
Josie Hawke (Surfing)

Boys U16’s

Kyle Gammer (Parkour)
Kieran George (Swimming)
Reuben Lerwill (Gymnastics)
Jayden Crawford (Football)
Finn Macare (Hockey)
Ramon Siso (Football)
Finley Bruce (Running)
Macs Adams (Football)
Tomos Nicholas (Rugby, Football, Cricket)
Carter Heywood (Football)
Ned Rees-Wigmore (Hockey)
Sean Bolger (Boxing)

Club of the Year

Windswept Watersports
Haverfordweat Badminton Club
South Pembs Sharks Under 14’s
Pembrokeshire Vikings
Pembrokeshire Parkour Club
FF Dancers
Crossfit Pembrokeshire
Haverfordwest Gymnastics Club
Vibe School of Dance
Milford Waterfront Parkrun
Pembrokeshire Tri Club
Broad Haven Buccaneers Surf Lifesaving Club
Neyland Yacht Club
Haverfordwest Gymnastics Club
Blue Horizons Surf Club
Neyland Cricket Club
Pembroke Cricket Club
Haverfordwest Tennis Cub
Tenby Dolphins Swimming Club
Tavernspite Short Mat Bowls Club
Fishguard Thunderbolts
Hook Cricket Club

Junior Disability Award

Lewis Crawford (Boccia)
Ella Meacham (Paddle Ability)
Saskia Webb (Swimming)
Ioan Williams (Boccia)

Young Volunteer of the Year

Ellie Phillips (Swimming)
Leon Jarvis (Football)
YHT Ambassadors
Keira Edwards (Sailing)
Carys Ribbon (HHVCS)
Lukas Tyrrell (Sailing)
Shannon Macarney (Disability Sport)
Elizabeth Clissold (Swimming)

Junior Team

South Pembs Sharks Under 14’s (Rugby)
Pembs Schools County Football U14’s
Johnston Tigers u8’s mini football
Tenby Primary School Football Team
Kilgetty Cricket Club u13’s & u15’s
Haverfordwest Cricket Club U11’s
Fishagurd Netball Club Under 12’s
Ysgol Penrhyn Dewi Tennis Team
Neyland Pink Pirates U13’s

Unsung Hero

Andrew Richards (Rowing)
Ross Hardy (Cricket)
Jon Phillips (Parkrun Milford)
Luke Howell (Sailing)
Teresa James (Football)
Kyle Davies (Cricket, Football, Rugby)
Dave Astins (Triathlon)
Sean Hannon (Cricket)
Emyr Hughes (Ysgol Bro Gwaun)
Richard Arthur (Cricket)
Craig, Max, Toby &Tipper (Rugby)
Sam Rossiter (Cricket)
Piers Beckett (Sailing)
Dave Petrie (Cricket)
Karen Lewis (Parkrun)

Senior Team

Hook Black Diamonds T20 Cricket team
East Williamston Short Mat Bowls Club
Llangwm RFC Youth
Fishguard Thunderbolts
Milford Haven Ladies Hockey Club
Haverfordwest County AFC
Haverfordwest Ladies Rugby Team
Cresselly Ladies Cricket Team
Jonathan Gladstone & Andrew Hudson (Short Mat Bowls)

Male Achievement

Bleddyn Gibbs (Weightlifting)
Simon Richards (Cricket)
Jack Paul Newman (Parkour)
Liam Ashley Davies (Parkour)
Jeremy Cross (Tennis)
Ceri Stone (Cycling)
Moritz Neumann (Crossfit)
Jonathan Gladstone (Short Mat Bowls)
Rhys Llewellyn (Athletics)
Mickey Beckett (Sailing)

Female Achievement

Sophie Butland (Dance)
Sanna Duthie (Running)
Nel Allen (Golf)
Imogen Scourfield (Football & Dance)
Gracie Griffiths (Race Walking)
Makala Jones (Swimming)
Seren Thorne (Target Shooting)
Ava Midgeley (Cricket)
Kate Dickinson (Bowls)

Disability Sport Award

Bleddyn Gibbs (Weightlifting)
Jack Surtees (Football)
Jules King (Crossfit)
Nia Morgan (Paddle Ability)
Michael Jenkins (Discus)

Club Organiser

Rachel Grieve (Rugby)
Llangwm RFC Youth
Jon & Debbie Phllips (Parkrun Milford)
Kelly Griffiths (Athletics)
Jen Harries (Athletics)
Brian Millard (Disability Sport)
Nadine Tyrell (Gymnastics)
Huw Jones (Golf)
Daisy Griffiths (Gymnastics)
Stefan Jenkins (Cricket)
Jack Kinnersley (Rugby)
Fraser Watson (Cricket)
Jamie Phelps (Cricket)

Coach of the Year

Chris McEwen (Boxing)
Georgia Picton (Dance)
Sam Feeneck (Crossfit)
Joseph Lewis (Football)
Simon Thomas (Football)
Hannah Davey (Dance)
Jamie Barrellie (Rugby)
Mike Jarvis (Football)
Lewis Davies
Joel Codd (Football)
Tyler James (Parkour)
Michael Newman (Parkour)
Brad (Football)
Colin Williams (Cricket)
Luke Hayward (Football)
Andrew Barcoe (Football)
Wayne Griffiths (Atheltics)
Nathan Greene
Barry Parsons & Gareth Scourfield (Rugby)
Simon Roach (Weightlifting)
Angiolina Martib (Rugby)
Phil Sadler (Surfing)
Daisy Griffiths (Gymnastics)
Kyle Davies (Cricket, Rugby, Football)
Nadine Tyrell (Gymnastics)
Lowri Jones (Dance)
Lauren Smith (Gymnastics)
Chris Barker (Squash)
Dayfdd Bowen (Rugby)
Ross Hardy (Cricket)
Trevor Badham & Colin Williams (Cricket)
Mark Jones (Rugby)
Tom Richards (Tennis)
Rhian Homer & Emily O’Connor (Netball)
Stuart Tyrie (Ju Jitsu)
Bruce Evans (Tennis)

Pictured at top of page: Cresselly Cricket Club, last year’s winner of Club of the Year.

Community

Community gathers to remember Corrina Baker

Published

3 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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3 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

Published

4 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.