AS the Torch Theatre prepares for its festive pantomime of Jack and the Beanstalk this December, your help is very much needed. Somewhere in Cloudland, deep in the heart of the Giant’s castle is a very special room – filled with beautiful golden objects. These glittering objects are priceless, covered in the most spectacular patterns, and decorated with jewels.

However, these treasures don’t belong to the Giant they belong to everyone here on earth, and Jack wants them returned!

But what on earth are these objects, what shape are they, what are they made of? We need your young people to think about things that are precious to them and design a spectacular special object for Jack to rescue from the Giant!

“We were so delighted by last year’s wonderful ball gown design for Beauty and the Beast that we thought we’d set another challenge for young people across our county! So here it is – silly or sensible, we want to see all the ideas you have for a special object in the giant’s room – could it be a golden toilet brush? A diamond covered X-Box? Or is it an emerald hairdryer? It’s up to you to imagine…,” explained Tim Howe, Torch Theatre’s Senior Manager for Youth and Community.

Tim added: “The design pictures could be in any format. They could be made of a collage of images and textures, cutouts from magazines, strips of material, created on the computer or they could be hand drawn – let the young people’s imaginations run wild. And don’t forget to put a quick description of what your design is on the back, we don’t want any X-boxes being mistaken for toilet brushes!”

There are three age categories: Under 5s, 5 – 10 and 11 – 18. A winner will be chosen from each category, and an overall winner will see their design being made into an actual object in the pantomime. All the designs will be displayed in the Torch Theatre’s Joanna Field Gallery during December for all to see. 

The deadline for entries is Friday 4 October 2024.

All images should be on an A4 piece of paper and no bigger and include the following information on the back: the name of the designer, school / college they attend, a brief description of what their object is, and contact details for someone over 18.

Entries should be sent to: The Giant’s Treasure Room, Torch Theatre, St Peter’s Rd, Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire, SA73 2BU Alternatively, bring them to the Torch Theatre Box Office.

In a recent session at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court, 27 individuals were fined for littering offences committed across Pembrokeshire.

The offenders, who were all found guilty in their absence, were charged with dropping cigarette ends in various public places.

The cases, brought forward by Pembrokeshire County Council, highlight a range of offences where individuals carelessly discarded cigarette butts in public areas, including train stations, hospitals, and retail parks. Despite not attending court, the cases were proven in their absence, leading to fines and additional costs.

Each defendant was fined £220, ordered to pay a surcharge of £88 to fund victim services, and incurred prosecution costs of £150. This brings the total amount each defendant must pay to £458. In one case, a defendant who pleaded guilty was fined a reduced amount of £40 with an additional £16 surcharge and £20 in costs, resulting in a total of £76.

Here are the details of those fined:

1. Gareth Bailey, 42, of Elm Lane, Milford Haven
2. Daniel Cook, 29, of The Avenue, Pontygwaith, Ferndale
3. Peter Cullen, 33, of Maes Y Llan, Llandeloy, Haverfordwest
4. Nathan Edmundson, 32, of Rectory Avenue, Hakin, Milford Haven
5. Paul Evans, 38, of Fernhill Road, Haverfordwest
6. Alana Francis, 22, of Augustine Way, Haverfordwest
7. Jonathan Gammon, 51, of Dimond Street, Pembroke Dock
8. Jack Hall, 26, of Ramsey Court, Siskin Close, Haverfordwest
9. Phil Horsely, 55, of Dew Street, Haverfordwest
10. Richard Hughes, 62, of Brodawel, Solva
11. Luke Hutton, 34, of Prestacott, Beaworthy, Devon
12. Gavin James, 44, of Vicary Crescent, Milford Haven
13. Michael James, 36, of Heol Glyndwr, Fishguard
14. Maria Koleva, 38, of Nantyffin, Llandissilio, Clynderwen
15. Jacob Lloyd, 28, of Maes Ewan, Solva
16. Fiona Mackenzie, 56, of Bell Tower Close, Walsall, Birmingham
17. Darren Richard Markes, 46, of Dark Street, Haverfordwest
18. Tanya Roberts, 48, of College Court, Haverfordwest
19. Brad Saunders, 31, of Rolle Street, Barnstaple, Devon
20. John Simon, 35, of Curlew Close, Haverfordwest
21. Garry Sims, 63, of Market Street, Haverfordwest
22. Bavaen Stan, 28, of Maesmelyn Street, Port Talbot, Carmarthenshire
23. Ivan Stefanov, 40, of Nantyffin Motel, Llandissilio, Clynderwen
24. Simon Fleet, 50, of Hill Street, Haverfordwest
25. Jamie Harding, 36, of Wentworth Close, Hubberston, Milford Haven
26. John Hooper, 59, of Springfield Close, Neyland, Milford Haven
27. Carl Hopkins, 61, of Fredrick Street, Neyland, Pembrokeshire

In total, the 27 defendants are expected to pay £12,366 in fines and costs. The fines and charges are part of ongoing efforts by Pembrokeshire County Council to maintain cleanliness in public areas and discourage littering. Collection orders have been made for all the fines, ensuring that the penalties are enforced.

A MILFORD HAVEN resident, Gavin James, aged 44, has been found guilty at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court for failing to comply with a community protection notice issued by Pembrokeshire County Council.

James, who resides at 18 Vicary Crescent, Milford Haven, had been served with the notice on 25th April 2024, requiring him to remove accumulated refuse and household waste from his property. However, he failed to adhere to the terms of the notice, leading to legal action.

The court, sitting at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court, found the case against James proved in his absence on 25th July 2024. As a result, he has been issued a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) aimed at preventing further disturbances. The CBO mandates that Mr. James must not cause or allow any activity likely to cause harassment, alarm, or distress to the local community due to the waste accumulation at his property.

Additionally, James has been fined £300 and ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £120. He is also liable for legal costs amounting to £2,759.95, bringing the total financial penalty to £3,179.95.

This case follows a previous incident involving James, where he faced similar accusations related to the neglect of his property. Despite repeated warnings and legal interventions, it appears that the issues have persisted, causing significant concern among his neighbours.

Local authorities have stressed the importance of complying with community protection notices to maintain the safety and well-being of residents.

The order against James will remain in effect until further notice, with designated officers overseeing compliance.