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Pembrokeshire rowing club sets sail towards 2028 Olympics

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2 years ago

April 3, 2024

THE Fishguard and Goodwick Jemima Rowing Club proudly inaugurated their new Coastal Sculling Facility on Saturday, March 23. This pioneering move comes in anticipation of Coastal Sculling’s debut at the 2028 Olympic Games, marking a historic moment for the sport.

Situated in the scenic county of Pembrokeshire, the club has been honoured with the distinction of GB Coastal Sculling Academy, positioning it as one of the inaugural five academies dedicated to this discipline within the UK. This prestigious status underscores the club’s commitment to nurturing talent capable of representing Team GB, particularly in the Beach Sprints event set to be showcased in Los Angeles.

Jerry Owen, a seasoned club member with four Olympic participations under his belt, is among the athletes preparing for selection. His journey epitomises the ambition and dedication fostered within the club’s ranks.

The facility’s opening was commemorated by Pembrokeshire County Councillor Kevin Doolin, who, following instrumental negotiations for the lease, lauded the club’s achievements in his speech. The Goodwick Facility, now leased from Pembrokeshire County Council, owes its realisation to the generous support of local businesses, charities, individuals, and a triumphant crowdfunding campaign.

Adding to its calendar of prestigious events, the club is set to host the Welsh Senior Beach Sprints Championship and the Offshore Regatta on May 11 and 12, respectively, at Goodwick Beach. These events not only highlight the club’s growing stature but also its commitment to the sport’s development at a community and national level.

Since its establishment in 1997, the Fishguard and Goodwick Jemima Rowing Club has played a vital role in promoting rowing across various demographics. In partnership with local initiatives like the Thunderbolts high school team and the Active4Life programme, it has successfully broadened its membership base, catering to all ages and abilities.

The club’s expansion into Coastal Sculling and Beach Sprints, alongside its cherished Celtic rowing activities, reflects a versatile approach to embracing diverse rowing disciplines. This strategic diversification underscores the club’s ambition to remain at the forefront of the sport’s evolution.

Gratitude was extended to local architect Tomos Kinver for his pro bono advice and support in the facility’s development, and to Colin Barnett for capturing the momentous occasion through his lens.

With its eyes firmly set on the horizon, the Fishguard and Goodwick Jemima Rowing Club sails forward, emboldened by its new facility and the promise of Olympic glory.

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Pembroke Dock man sent to Crown Court over alleged ABH assault

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5 hours ago

December 15, 2025

Court Reporter

Charge relates to incident in the town last weekend

A PEMBROKE DOCK man has been sent to the Crown Court for trial after appearing before magistrates accused of assault causing actual bodily harm.

Darren Markes, aged 47, of High Street, Pembroke Dock, appeared at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Monday (Dec 15).

The court heard that Markes is charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm, contrary to the Offences Against the Person Act.

The charge relates to an alleged incident on Friday (Dec 13) in Pembroke Dock, when it is alleged that Markes assaulted a woman, causing her actual bodily harm.

No plea was entered at the hearing.

Due to the seriousness of the allegation, magistrates declined jurisdiction and ordered that the case be sent to the Crown Court for trial under the Crime and Disorder Act.

Markes was remanded on conditional bail. Conditions include:

Not contacting a witness, directly or indirectly
Reporting to Pembroke Dock police station every Wednesday between 12:00pm and 2:00pm
Living and sleeping each night at his home address

He is due to appear at Swansea Crown Court on Thursday (Jan 16) at 9:30am for a plea and trial preparation hearing.

Crime

Aberystwyth man denies criminal damage charge over Cardigan gallery window

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5 hours ago

December 15, 2025

Court Reporter

Alleged incident said to have taken place on Bridge Street

AN ABERYSTWYTH man has denied a charge of criminal damage relating to an alleged incident in Cardigan.

Ricky Myers, aged 27, of Jasper House, Aberystwyth, appeared at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Monday (Dec 15).

The court heard that Myers is accused of criminal damage to property valued under £5,000, contrary to the Criminal Damage Act 1971.

The charge relates to an incident on Saturday (Aug 24, 2024) at Manchester House on Bridge Street, Cardigan, where it is alleged that a window at the Cardigan Gallery was damaged. The property is said to belong to Peter Austin.

Myers pleaded not guilty to the allegation.

Magistrates adjourned the case for further case management, and Myers was remanded on conditional bail, with a condition that he live and sleep each night at his home address.

He is due to return to court at Aberystwyth Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday (Dec 17) at 2:00pm.

Crime

Pembroke Dock man remanded in custody ahead of sentencing on string of offences

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5 hours ago

December 15, 2025

Court Reporter

Harassment charge and three assaults among cases listed for Llanelli court

A PEMBROKE DOCK man has been remanded in custody ahead of sentencing after admitting a series of offences, including harassment and assaults.

Tony Brundrett, aged 21, of Kavanagh Court, Pembroke Dock, appeared at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Monday (Dec 15).

The court heard Brundrett has pleaded guilty to harassment without violence, contrary to the Protection from Harassment Act. The charge alleges that between Tuesday (Sep 17) and Thursday (Oct 31) at Spring View, Pembroke Dock, he pursued a course of conduct amounting to harassment of a female, including attending her home address and contacting her by text message.

He has also admitted assault by beating against the same female, alleged to have taken place on Wednesday (May 21) at Spring View, Pembroke Dock, and a further assault by beating against a second female on Thursday (Oct 30), also at Spring View.

Magistrates were additionally told that Brundrett faces a further allegation of common assault against a third female, said to have occurred on Tuesday (Dec 9) at Kavanagh Court, Pembroke Dock. No plea was recorded to that matter in the register entry.

Brundrett has also pleaded guilty to a number of offences linked to an incident in Haverfordwest on Saturday (Nov 16). These include:

Aggravated vehicle taking, involving a Vauxhall Corsa, with damage caused before recovery
Using a motor vehicle without insurance
Driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence
Criminal damage, involving a window belonging to Pembrokeshire County Council

He was remanded in custody, with the next hearing listed at Llanelli Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday (Dec 31) at 10:00am.