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Torch Theatre offers the ideal christmas gift

Published

1 year ago

November 30, 2023

ARE you a cinema goer? Do you enjoy live broadcasts? Do you love coming to your local theatre? Then look no further, as the Torch Theatre, Milford Haven has the perfect Christmas gift for you – a Torch Membership that will give you some great benefits to enjoy all year round.

Become a Spark, Flame or Beacon member at the Torch and support our theatre and the work the Torch does in the community. It really is the perfect gift for those passionate about the arts here in Pembrokeshire. By becoming a member not only will you have access to some great benefits – you’ll also be supporting the Torch Theatre to reach further with its artistic programme and its engagement projects across our community.

The Torch Theatre is well-known for its array of activities including the Torch Youth Theatre for children aged seven to 16 from across the county, who attend weekly classes; The Torch Voices Community Choir with singers of all abilities and ages; The Welsh National Opera Cradle Choir for people living with or caring for someone with dementia; My Moves – a weekly disability dance class; Parent and baby groups and summer schools and workshops covering creative writing, drama, dance and musical theatre.

Annie Taylor is the Torch Theatre’s Marketing Consultant and deals with fundraising. She says that the Membership scheme really is worthwhile.

She added: “The new Torch Membership scheme helps raise vital funds which ensures that the Theatre can continue its work on and beyond the stage, at the same time as giving you an exclusive insight into the world of theatre.”

As a Torch Member, not only will you save money, but you’ll also be invited to special events and you’ll have the opportunity to become more involved in your local theatre.
Three tiers of membership are on offer:

SPARK offering young theatre lovers the opportunity to enjoy theatre and more at a great rate
FLAME with the same benefits as the Sparks but for adults
BEACON includes the Spark and Flame benefits but with some added extras
Whether you are a Spark, a Flame or a Beacon member you will get a warm glow from supporting a growing community which is giving more people access to theatre and the arts as part of its outreach programme.

If you would like to become a Member or to buy a membership as a gift, contact the Torch Theatre on 01646 695267 or e mail [email protected].

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Car crashes into house in St Davids

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8 hours ago

April 25, 2025

Tom Sinclair

EMERGENCY services were called after a car crashed into a house on Nun Street in St Davids on Thursday (Apr 24).

Dyfed-Powys Police and Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service attended the scene at around 4:35pm following reports of a single-vehicle collision.

On arrival, they found that a car had collided with a residential property. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.

The road remained open while the vehicle was recovered.

A spokesperson for Dyfed-Powys Police said: “Dyfed-Powys Police attended a report of a single-vehicle road traffic collision where a car collided with a property on Nun Street, St Davids, at around 4:35pm yesterday. No injuries were reported, and the road remained open while the vehicle was recovered.”

Community

Milford Haven and Neyland Police issue appeal for missing man

Published

8 hours ago

April 25, 2025

Tom Sinclair

POLICE are appealing for information to help locate a 54-year-old man who has been reported missing from the Milford Haven area.

Neil is described as being around 6ft 2in tall with a shaved head. He has tattoos on his arms and one of his fingers, and sometimes wears glasses.

He was last seen on Friday afternoon (Apr 26) wearing a black Superdry hoodie, ripped jeans, and orange and black Nike Air trainers. Neil is believed to be on foot.

Anyone with information that could help is urged to contact Dyfed-Powys Police: 🖥️ | Online portal
📧 | [email protected]
📞 | Call 101, quoting reference 262 of April 26.

Community

Fire service delivers vital kit to Ukraine

Published

14 hours ago

April 25, 2025

Tom Sinclair

Wales joins UK’s largest firefighting aid convoy

MID and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service (MAWWFRS) has taken part in the UK’s largest ever convoy delivering vital firefighting equipment to Ukraine, joining 17 other Fire and Rescue Services (FRSs) from across the country.

The convoy, coordinated by FIRE AID and supported by the UK Government, left the UK in early April. It travelled through France, Germany and Poland, delivering over 30 fire service vehicles and more than 15,000 items of equipment to support Ukrainian firefighters on the front line of the ongoing war.

Since the Russian invasion in 2022, UK fire services have donated 119 vehicles and over 200,000 pieces of equipment to Ukraine. Each participating service ensured local needs were met before donating surplus kit.

Watch Manager Rob Kershaw represented MAWWFRS on the convoy. He said:
“It’s been a privilege to be part of this convoy and to represent both FIRE AID and Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service.
We received invaluable support and assistance from fire and police services across every country we passed through. Their help in coordinating, escorting, and hosting the convoy was outstanding.”

Chief Fire Officer Roger Thomas KFSM added:
“MAWWFRS is proud to support our colleagues in Ukraine by donating and delivering essential equipment.
The events in Ukraine have deeply affected the fire and rescue community, and this convoy is a demonstration of our ongoing commitment to helping those still working under extreme conditions.”

The donated equipment will support firefighters in Ukraine who continue to operate in war zones to save lives and protect property—often at great personal risk. Since the conflict began, 100 Ukrainian firefighters have been killed and 431 injured. A total of 411 fire stations and 1,700 firefighting vehicles have been destroyed.