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Lottery awards £9k to museum

Published

12 years ago

September 11, 2014

NARBERTH MUSEUM has received £9,200 from the Heritage Lottery Fund for a project called, “Letters From the Front: Learning from the Past”.

Awarded through HLF’s First World War: then and now programme, the project will focus on the Museum’s collection of letters written by and about local soldiers.

“Narberth Museum has a growing collection of objects, documents, newspaper articles, medals, photographs and particularly letters linked to those who went to fight ” said Curator, Pauline Griffiths. “This project will involve local people and volunteers researching the stories behind the letters, displaying them and, most importantly, making them relevant to today’s young people.”

To do this, the Museum will be working with Narberth Youth Theatre to dramatise the letters and create a performance that should resonate with all ages. Award-winning Welsh poet Owen Sheers has given his permission for a reading of his acclaimed verse drama, “Pink Mist” to be set alongside the dramatisation. “Pink Mist” tells the story of the effect on three young soldiers of their time in Afghanistan. Put together, these two performances will underline the human cost of warfare whenever and wherever it takes place.

“Without the support of the Heritage Lottery Fund, we would not have been able to give everyone access to these letters,” added Pauline. “They will be permanently displayed and a DVD of the performances will be distributed to local schools. We hope that the publicity generated by the project will encourage people to share other letters and documents and so shed light on the part Narberth played in the War”.

Explaining the importance of the HLF support, the head of the HLF in Wales, Jennifer Stewart, said: “The impact of the First World War was far-reaching, touching and shaping every corner of the UK and beyond. The Heritage Lottery Fund has already invested more than £15 million in projects – large and small – that are making this global Centenary; with our new small grants programme, we are enabling even more communities like those involved in Narberth to explore the continuing legacy of this conflict and help local young people in particular to broaden their understanding of how it has shaped our modern world.”

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PCSO clocks in after villagers raise speeding fears

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3 hours ago

April 9, 2026

Tom Sinclair

HERBRANDSTON residents flagged fast-moving traffic as a key concern, prompting police to carry out speed checks in the village.

Concern over speeding in Herbrandston has prompted a local police response, with PCSO Adam out in the village carrying out speed checks after residents raised the issue through DPP Connect.

Milford Haven and Neyland Police said the concerns emerged after officers signed local people up to the messaging service, which allows residents to share feedback and receive updates from police.

Many of those who responded said speeding through the village was one of their main worries.

In response, PCSO Adam was deployed to monitor traffic and check vehicle speeds.

The move is likely to be welcomed by residents who have grown tired of motorists treating the village like a racetrack.

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Walk the Path for Wellbeing to span three counties in 2026

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20 hours ago

April 8, 2026

Tom Sinclair

THE PEMBROKESHIRE COAST NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY is inviting communities, workplaces, families and friends to take part in the 2026 Walk the Path for Wellbeing challenge, with this year’s event expanding across three counties for the first time.

Taking place on Sunday, May 10 and Monday, May 11, the challenge will bring people together to celebrate the spectacular West Wales coastline through walking and other forms of active travel, while highlighting the strong links between nature, movement and wellbeing. A reserve weekend of May 17 and 18 has also been set aside in the event of severe weather.

Building on feedback from last year, the event will now take place over two days rather than one, giving more people the opportunity to get involved and creating a longer window for celebration, storytelling and community spirit.

While last year’s challenge focused on the 186-mile Pembrokeshire Coast, this year’s event will also include sections of Carmarthenshire and Ceredigion, bringing even more communities into the shared coastal celebration.

The two-day event will feature self-led sections for group entry. With the focus firmly on enjoyment, there is no pressure to complete every stage, and participants are encouraged to do only as much as they feel comfortable with. Together, those individual efforts will contribute to a shared goal of covering the full 313 miles of coastline.

Angela Robinson, Health and Wellbeing Officer at the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority, said: “The coast has an extraordinary ability to lift people, connect communities and create lasting memories. By extending the event across two days and into neighbouring counties, we’re opening the door to even more people to celebrate that connection together and share their experiences on social media.”

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Ex-commercial hens need homes in Boncath or face slaughter

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2 days ago

April 7, 2026

Tom Sinclair

Spring appeal launched to rehome 180 birds by Friday deadline

AN URGENT appeal has been launched to find homes for 180 ex-commercial laying hens in Boncath before next weekend, with campaigners warning the birds may otherwise face slaughter.

The British Hen Welfare Trust is holding a rehoming event in Boncath on Saturday (Apr 11), but says kind-hearted adopters must register by 2:00pm on Friday (Apr 10) if the hens are to be given a second chance.

The charity says the birds, all around 18 months old, have reached the end of their commercial laying lives, despite still having plenty to offer as pets.

Supporters say hens are friendly, curious and easy to care for, and can continue to provide eggs while enjoying retirement in a garden or smallholding setting.

Andy Hill, of the British Hen Welfare Trust said: “People are often surprised by how much joy hens bring. They’re funny, curious little characters, they love routine, and they’re genuinely a delight to care for. Plus, they’re still more than happy to pop out the occasional egg.

“With spring finally here, this is the ideal time to start. These girls are more than ready for a fresh beginning, and they really do make wonderful pets.”

The trust says anyone willing to adopt must be able to provide food, water, shelter, security and a little care and attention.

The charity, founded in 2005, says it has now found retirement homes for more than one million ex-commercial hens across the UK, all of which would otherwise have been destined for slaughter.

People interested in adopting can visit the British Hen Welfare Trust website and select the Boncath rehoming event, or call the rehoming team on 01884 860084.