Pembrokeshire students have had the opportunity to take part in an educational and immersive experience on the Aquaculture Remote Classroom (ARC) on its maiden voyage to Wales. 

The exciting visit gave future generations an introduction to aquaculture and to explore the opportunities for Pembrokeshire.

The ARC was developed in Ireland by Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM). 

This fantastic educational tool has enabled schools across Ireland to learn how aquaculture, agriculture and natural resources interact.

Donna Page, Aquaculture Officer for Pembrokeshire County Council said: “The interactive classroom highlighted the benefits of aquaculture in supplying sustainable seafood and creating employment. 

“It represents a valuable opportunity to learn lessons and forge partnerships with our neighbors in Ireland in order to explore what this sector could do for Pembrokeshire.”

There were also opportunities for the students to visit various displays and engage in conversation with local businesses and industry partners whilst viewing local aquaculture products, including a variety of cakes made with different species of seaweed. 

These included beetroot and dulse cake and sugar kelp slices, with the seaweed brownie voted the winner at the tasting table.

As well as demonstrating potential career paths and raising awareness of the sector, the ARC visit has enabled discussions around the development of new supply chains for Pembrokeshire businesses and career opportunities locally. 

Pembrokeshire company Câr-Y-Môr said: “What an amazing visit from the ARC. 

“We had the opportunity to support the aquaculture and food team from Pembrokeshire County Council when they visited Pembrokeshire College and Ysgol Penrhyn Dewi with the ARC to inspire the next generation. 

“It was so exciting to see the schools, colleges, communities and local businesses come together to experience the ARC and all aquaculture has to offer for our land and seas.”

The ARC visit to Pembrokeshire was supported by BIM and part funded by the UK Government Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). 

SENEDD Member, Paul Davies, has taken part in Haverfordwest County AFC’s walk for the Prostate United Challenge.

Mr Davies, who was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2022, walked just over 3km with first team player and Haverfordwest County Academy Technical Lead, Dan Hawkins and they talked about importance of the Prostate United Challenge.

The Prostate United Challenge encourages football clubs and fans to walk, run or cycle every day in October in an effort to raise funds for Prostate Cancer UK.

Mr Davies said: “I’m grateful to Haverfordwest County for inviting me to join the Prostate United Challenge walk. It’s a cause that’s close to my heart and I’m delighted to have the opportunity to take part.

“1 in 8 men get prostate cancer and I’m one of them. Initiatives like the Prostate United Challenge are a great way of showing support for those living with prostate cancer and help raise much-needed funds for Prostate Cancer UK.

“It was also great to see the progress being made on the 3G pitch, which is currently being constructed and I look forward to home games returning to the Ogi Bridge Meadow Stadium soon.”

JOIN PEMBROKE & Monkton Local History Society on Saturday November 2nd in Pembroke Town Hall for a fascinating talk by distinguished Tudor author Nathen Amin, who will be introducing his latest book ‘Son of Prophesy: the Rise of Henry Tudor’.

Born in Pembroke Castle, Henry VII has a special interest here, his statue standing proud on Pembroke Mill Bridge. Good news also, that work on the proposed Henry Tudor Centre has now recommenced and will hopefully become a reality in the spring of 2026.

It is fitting, and long overdue, that Pembroke should have a Centre dedicated to Henry Tudor. As England’s most celebrated royal dynasty, it’s often overlooked that the Tudors have their origins in rural Wales, far from the urban centres of English power where they dared to become great.  When Henry Tudor won the English crown by defeating Richard III in battle, he was a stranger to the people he now ruled, an ‘unknown Welshman’ in the words of his defeated foe. In his native Wales, however, Henry had long been championed as the Son of Prophecy, a foretold national messiah who would free his oppressed people from their lengthy misery. How had this remarkable situation come about?

In this lucid and riveting account, Nathen Amin deftly explores how this redoubtable Welsh family thrived during lean years of political chaos, national instability, and inter-generational bloodshed to leave behind a complex legacy that changed the face of England and Wales forever. It is a passionately told tale of treachery, cunning, love, and heartbreak. From Penmynydd to Bosworth, this is the enthralling, action-packed story of the Tudors, but not as you know it.

Nathen Amin is a fellow of the Royal Historical Society and an experienced public speaker, having presented talks on the Beauforts, Wars of the Roses, and Henry VII, for more than fifty societies and book festivals.  He has also featured on British, Australian and German radio and television, as well as in print and online media across the UK. There will be an opportunity for book signing following the talk.

Doors open at 10am for coffee and an opportunity to visit the Museum and Council Chamber, which are situated on the first floor of the Town Hall – a lift is available for disabled access. Everyone is welcome to attend  (you do not have to be a member) and entry is free.

For more information, visit the Pembroke & Monkton Local History Society website or keep up to date with their activities on Facebook.

If you have any queries, contact [email protected]