Charity
Chair of local charity completes Pembrokeshire Coast Path

ON August 12, the Chair of the Friends of Pembrokeshire Coast (the Friends) completed her walk along the whole 186 miles of the Pembrokeshire Coast Path from North to South. Clare Dow set herself the challenge of walking the path in sections over her first year in office.
Starting in St Dogmaels on 15 September 2023, she has walked the coast path in 20 sections, finishing in Amroth in glorious summer sunshine. Clare was accompanied on each section by husband John and by other members of the Friends. She has made videos of the highlights of each section which the Friends are putting on their website to bring the Pembrokeshire Coast scenery, nature & wildlife to all in their own homes.
Clare says: “One of the objectives of the Friends is to encourage our members and the general public to get out and enjoy our wonderful National Park. I hope these 30 minute videos will give people a flavour of each section and inspire them to walk themselves. It will also allow those who are unable to walk the coast path to enjoy it in all its variety from home.”
For Clare, it was also important to walk the path during a full calendar year.
“I was keen to show that the coast path is beautiful throughout the year, from the gentle days of autumn, through the wet, dark and bracing winter, the gloriously floral spring and in the warmth of summer. There is never a bad time for walking in Pembrokeshire.”
Clare has now set her sights on another challenge – to walk an inland route from Amroth back to St Dogmaels.
“Although we have recently dropped ‘National Park’ from our working name, we are still committed to the whole park. I want to plan a walk that takes in the beautiful river inlets and wooded slopes of the Daugleddau and the high moors of the Preseli Hills.”
The Friends is an independent registered Charity whose aims are to help protect, conserve, enhance and promote the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park for all who live, work or visit here. It has around 400 members.
Charity
Young fundraiser’s incredible efforts for RNLI

THE CREW of Tenby RNLI have expressed their heartfelt gratitude to 5-year-old Archie Garland for his outstanding fundraising efforts in support of the station.
Archie took part in the Advent Challenge with the Tenby Aces over Christmas, running a minimum of one mile every day throughout Advent. His dedication saw him cover an impressive 47.3 miles, raising a remarkable £552.25 thanks to generous donations from the local community.
Archie is pictured with (L-R): Deputy Coxswain Gary Waring, his dad and Deputy Coxswain Rob Garland, Deputy Coxswain Dan Young, station full-time mechanic Will Horton, and his mum, Tenby Aces member Claire Thomas.
Charity
Veterans rally to repair storm damage in Milford Haven

MILFORD HAVEN’S VC Gallery veterans have stepped up to restore a woodland area hit hard by recent high winds.
The Woodlands in Milford suffered significant damage, with fallen trees crashing onto a farmer’s fence, endangering livestock and damaging the enclosure.
In response, a team of veterans, including trustee Mark Shuttleworth, Simon, Steve, and volunteer of the year Donna Evans, was deployed to clear the trees and rebuild the fencing.
The Woodlands project, run by VC Gallery, offers opportunities for people to connect with nature while learning about biodiversity and conservation.

Charity
New charity offers grants to young people in Pembrokeshire

A NEW charity aimed at supporting young people in Pembrokeshire has been established and is now accepting applications for its first round of grants.
The Tenby & County Trust (TACT) was created using funds from the sale of the former Tenby & County Club on The Croft, with the aim of helping young people aged between five and 18 pursue their aspirations.
Trustee David Blackmore explained: “The purpose of TACT is to provide grants that enable young people in Pembrokeshire to follow their ambitions, whether in the creative arts, culture, sports, adventure, science, or languages.”
Substantial investment
Following the sale of the County Club for redevelopment, club members—who were entitled to a share of the proceeds—voted to establish a charity to benefit local youth.
“The money has been invested, and while we are not disclosing the exact amount, it is a considerable six-figure sum,” said Mr Blackmore.
The trust is managed by local trustees, all of whom have either been involved with the former County Club or played significant roles in education within Pembrokeshire.
How to apply
Young people interested in applying for a grant must submit an application via email. This should include the names and email addresses of two supporting sponsors and a statement of no more than 500 words outlining how they would use the funds, including a breakdown of costs.
Grants will be issued quarterly, with the next application deadline set for March 1, 2025. Grants are only available to individuals.
For more information, email [email protected] or visit tenbyandcountytrust.org.
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