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Emergency Services 999 Community Fun Day draws crowds in Milford Haven

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2 years ago

June 10, 2024

ON SUNDAY (Jun 9), Milford Haven buzzed with excitement as the annual Emergency Services 999 Community Fun Day took place at Milford United Football Club’s Marble Hall. The event, held on Sunday, 9th June 2024, was a resounding success, bringing together families and community members for a day filled with activities and entertainment.

The fun day featured an impressive display of emergency vehicles, drawing the attention of both children and adults. Attendees had the opportunity to explore fire engines, police cars, and ambulances, gaining insight into the critical roles these services play in our community.

One of the day’s highlights was the 8-a-side football tournament, which saw teams competing with enthusiasm and sportsmanship. The event also catered to younger attendees with a variety of fun activities designed specifically for children.

This year’s community fun day was moved to a Sunday to accommodate the return of Founder’s Day in Milford Haven. Despite the change, the event maintained its tradition of providing a fantastic family day out.

The event supported two notable charities: Sandy Bear Children’s Bereavement Charity and Milford Haven Sea Cadets. Sandy Bear provides essential services to children and young people in Pembrokeshire who have experienced or may face bereavement. The charity’s support helps young individuals navigate through their grief and find a path to healing.

Milford Haven Sea Cadets, the second charity, offers unique learning experiences distinct from traditional schooling. With a focus on hands-on activities both on and off the water, the Sea Cadets provide a break from screens and indoor confinement, instilling values based on Royal Navy customs and traditions. Activities offered include rowing, power boating, windsurfing, canoeing, sailing, cooking, ropework, camp craft, expedition training, and much more. These experiences inspire and support today’s young people, fostering a sense of discipline, teamwork, and adventure.

The Emergency Services 999 Community Fun Day was a wonderful occasion for the Milford Haven community to come together, enjoy a day of activities, and support valuable local charities. Attendees left with smiles on their faces, already looking forward to next year’s event.

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Narbelles WI support Food Bank with festive donation

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7 minutes ago

December 14, 2025

Tom Sinclair

Group marks December meeting with charity collection and Christmas celebrations

NARBELLES WI rounded off the year with a festive December meeting featuring a bring-and-share buffet, party games and a Secret Santa gift exchange.

Members also used the occasion to support families in need across the county, collecting food items and presenting a £120 cheque to Ann Watling from Pembrokeshire Food Bank. The donation represents the proceeds of the group’s bucket collection during Narberth Civic Week 2024.

A spokesperson for the WI said the group was delighted to finish the year “with fun, friendship and a chance to give something back to the community.”

(Photo: Narbelles WI members presenting the cheque to Ann Watling, Pembrokeshire Food Bank.)

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Annual charity carol service raises funds for good causes

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23 hours ago

December 13, 2025

Tom Sinclair

MID and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service held its annual Charity Carol Service on Wednesday (Dec 10) at Ebeneser Baptist Chapel in Crymych.

The event brought together members of the local community alongside Fire Service staff for an evening of carols, readings and festive refreshments, marking the Christmas season in a warm and inclusive atmosphere.

This year’s service supported two important charities — the Fire Fighters Charity and Cancer Research Wales — with all proceeds going directly towards their ongoing work.

A total of £597 was raised on the night, which will be shared equally between the two charities.

The Service thanked the congregation at Ebeneser Baptist Chapel for hosting the event, as well as everyone who gave their time, support and generosity to make the evening such a success.

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3 Amigos toy bike run under way across Pembrokeshire

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24 hours ago

December 13, 2025

Tom Sinclair

Castle Inn fun runners back festive charity event

THE ANNUAL 3 Amigos Christmas toy bike run is under way this afternoon (Saturday), with hundreds of motorcyclists setting off from Pembroke to raise funds for children’s services.

Riders gathered at The Commons car park in Pembroke from around midday before departing shortly after 1:00pm. The festive convoy is travelling along its traditional route, taking in Pembroke Dock and continuing through parts of the county including Neyland, Milford Haven and Haverfordwest.

The event is organised by the 3 Amigos and Dollies Motorcycle Group and has become a much-anticipated Christmas tradition in west Wales, with toys and donations collected for children receiving care within the Hywel Dda University Health Board area.

Also supporting the event are fun runners from the Castle Inn in Pembroke, who have been fundraising in aid of the 3 Amigos. The group are pictured alongside participants from today’s run.

The 3 Amigos have been raising funds for children’s wards and health charities for more than twenty-five years, with their Easter and Christmas events continuing to make a positive difference to young patients and their families.

Organisers have thanked the public for their support and asked road users to be mindful of the large convoy as it passes through towns and villages this afternoon.

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Festive fundraising: Fun runners from the Castle Inn, Pembroke, pictured supporting the 3 Amigos Christmas toy bike run (Pic: Martin Cavaney/Herald)