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2024 Sport Pembrokeshire Awards nominations revealed

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2 years ago

October 25, 2024

The waiting is over and the nominations for the 2024 Sport Pembrokeshire Awards have been revealed!

A total of 252 nominations have been received in 13 categories for individuals and teams involved in a variety of different sports across the County.

The three finalists in each category will be announced on the Sport Pembrokeshire Facebook page on November 15th.

The overall winners will be unveiled at a gala ceremony at Folly Farm on November 29th, organised by Sport Pembrokeshire.

The awards are sponsored by Valero, Folly Farm, and Pure West Radio.

Cllr Rhys Sinnett, Cabinet Member for Residents’ Services, said: “We’re so pleased that so many people have yet again taken the time to nominate individuals and teams from our sporting community to be recognised in the Sport Pembrokeshire awards.

“The awards are a great opportunity to acknowledge the hard work and achievements of our local sportspeople, coaches and volunteers, as well as celebrating the wide variety of sports being enjoyed across Pembrokeshire.”

The nominations are as follows:

(some individuals/teams received more than one nomination)

Girls U16’s

Ffion Bowen (Football)
Grace Nichols (Swimming)
Cerys Griffiths (Swimming)
Chloe John-Driscoll (Air Rifle Shooting)
Seren Morris (Football)
Ada Woodman (Football)
Tegan Hilton (Netball)
Mary Falconer (Climbing)
Elissa Tyrrell (Gymnastics)
Olivia Harries (Gymnastics)
Daisy James (Football)
Poppy Canton Davies (Equestrian)
Josie Hawke (Surfing)
Keira Edwards (Sailing)
Phoenix Phillipa (Cricket)
Mari Cole (Cricket)
Mali Green (Netball)
Ava Tyrie (MMA)
Lily Morgan (Swimming & Cross Country)
Nansi Griffiths (Athletics)

Boys U16’s

Kyle Gammer (Parkour)
Kieran Bevans (Golf)
Hugo Boyce (Cycling)
Billydean Llewellyn (Football)
Harrison Elcock (Hockey)
Rupert Hannon (Tennis)
Kieran George (Swimming)
Ned Rees Wigmore (Hockey & Tennis)
Sean Bolger (Boxing)
Billy Lawrence (Golf)
Carter Heywood (Football)

Club of the Year

Camrose AFC Girls & Women
Haverfordwest Gymnastics Club
Pembrokeshire Triathlon Club
Pembroke & Pembroke Dock ABC
Pembrokeshire Parkour Club
Burton Cricket Club
Haverfordwest Badminton Club
Neyland RFC
Celtic Sea Watersports
Solva AFC
Pembroke Company of Archers
Fishguard & Goodwick Hockey Club
Fishguard Thunderbolts
Hundleton AFC
Milford Tigers Swimming Club
Pembroke & District Amateur Swimming Club
FF Dancers
Windswept Watersports
Hook Short Mat Bowls Club
Strength Academy Wales (SAW Cymru)
Vibe School of Dance

Junior Disability Award

Finnley Walters (Pembroke & Pembroke Dock Boxing Club)
Lewis Crawford (Boccia)
Jac Johnson (Gymnastics)

Young Volunteer of the Year

George Richards (Cresselly Cricket Club)
Carys Ribbon
Keira Edwards (Neyland Yacht Club)
Anna May (Haverfordwest Tennis Club)
Caitlin Chapman (Pembroke Netball Club)
Caitlin Vaughan (HHVCS)
Cara Williams (Ysgol Harri Tudur)
Alice Gottwaltz (Tenby Sapphires Netball)

Junior Team

Hakin United U16’s 2023/24
Milford Haven Golf Club Junior Section
Chaos Thunder U12’s
Neyland AFC Under 14’s
Neyland Yacht Club Junior Sailing Team
Solva AFC under 9’s
Ysgol Caer Elen Year 7 Cricket Team
Fishguard & Goodwick Junior Hockey Team
Haverfordwest Golf Club Junior Team
Cresselly Cricket Club Juniors
Neyland Pink Pirates Under 13’s & 14’s
Haverfordwest High School Year 10 rugby team 2023/24
Ysgol Penrhyn Dewi VA Equestrian Team

Unsung Hero

Leanne Jones (Camrose FC)
Sue Christopher (Broadhaven Buccaneers Surf Lifesaving Club)
Matthew Harries (Fishguard & Goodwick Hockey Club)
Luke Hinson (Fishguard & Goodwick Hockey Club)
Christopher Dullagan (Milford Athletic FC)
Brian Hearne (Haverfordwest Tennis Club)
Sharron Hardwick (Kilgetty AFC)
Owen Shanklin (Pool)
Monika Davies and Emma Meacham (Exercise Buddies)
Angela Miles
Sarah & Miyah (Windswept Watersports)
Brian Millard (Fishguard Thunderbolts)
Emma Nevatte (Hundleton Junior Football Club)
Peter Kingdom (Pembroke Dock Cricket Club)
Daisy Griffiths (Haverfordwest Gymnastic Club)
Clive Law (Short Mat Bowls)
Richard Jones (Bowls)
Joseph Lewis (Monkton Swifts FC)

Senior Team

The Bluetits Chill Swimmers
Fishguard & Goodwick Hockey Club
Maeve Mcgee and Oliver King (Golf)
John Roberts & Michael Jackson (Bowls)
Pembrokeshire County Bowling Association
Haverfordwest Ladies Rugby Team
Fishguard & Goodwick Ladies Hockey Team
Haverfordwest Gymnastics Club
Alan Evans, Andrew Evans and Mikey John

Male Achievement

Lewis Davies (Weightlifting)
Morgan Williams (Rugby)
Oliver King (Golf)
Matt Jones (Triathlon)
David Booth (Football)
Jeremy Cross (Tennis)
Ieuan Hood (Powerlifting)
Rhys Llewellyn (Athletics)
Sam Coleman (E-Powerboat Racing)
Dan Jenkins (Badminton)
Macs Page (Rugby)

Female Achievement

Seren Thorne (Target Shooting)
Ffion Barnikel (Octopush)
Tracey Thomas (Running)
Stephanie Waring (Triathlon)
Gracie Griffiths (Athletics)
Helen Carrington (Powerlifting)
Lotty Whalley (Weightlifting)
Ava Midgley (Cricket)
Lee Gibbons (Athletics)
Ffion Evans (Boxing)
Marie Tilley (Football)
Alice Gottwaltz (Netball)

Disability Sport Award

Jack Collings (Clarby Warriors)
Brett Piggott & Leon Davies (Clarby Warriors)
Jules King (Crossfit)
Ross Price (Pembrokeshire Vikings Rugby)
Matt Bush (Taekwondo)
Brian Millard (Fishguard Thunderbolts)
Lizzie Booth (Football)
Evelyn Thomas (Para-powerlifting)
Marc Evans (Fishguard Thunderbolts)
Jodie Grinham (Archery)

Club Organiser

Matthew Harries (Fishguard & Goodwick Hockey Club)
Tom Waters (Haverfordwest Badminton Club)
Richard Rees (Basketball)
Rob Codd (Fishguard & Goodwick Hockey Club)
Emma Nevatte (Hundleton Junior Football Club)
Caroline Summons (Milford United AFC)
Nadine Tyrrell (Haverfordwest Gymnastics Club)
Huw Jones (Haverfordwest Golf Club)
Nick Shelmerdine (Lamphey Cricket Club)
Finola Findlay (FF Dancers)
Paul Hudson (Short Mat Bowls)
Sean Hannon (Neyland CC & AFC)
Emma Williams (Pembrokeshire Freedivers)

Coach of the Year

Tyler James (Parkour)
Anthony Mayhew (Hakin AFC)
Lewis Davies (Weightlifting)
Phillippa Gale (Netball)
Nick Russel (Swimming)
Mikey Newman (Parkour)
Daisy Griffiths (Gymnastics)
Phil Sadler (Surfing)
Dean Llewellyn(Monkton Swifts FC U11’s)
Dale Humphrey (Pembroke Panthers Ladies Rugby)
Tom Richards (Haverfordwest Tennis Club)
Andrew Phillips (Solva AFC)
Brian Millard (Fishguard Thunderbolts)
Bruce Evans (Tennis)
Francesca Morgan (Swimming)
Conor Ratcliff (Skateboarding)
Jo Price (Football)

Community

Cllr marks 10th blood donation and urges others to give blood

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2 hours ago

May 4, 2026

Tom Sinclair

A PEMBROKESHIRE councillor has urged more people to become blood donors after receiving his 10-unit donation badge from the Welsh Blood Service.

Cllr Thomas Tudor said he was pleased to receive the recognition and encouraged anyone who is able to donate to come forward.

He said: “If you can give blood, please do so.”

The Welsh Blood Service says hospitals in Wales need around 350 blood donations every day to support patients in need.

A single donation can help up to three patients, as blood can be separated into different components and used in different ways to help people recover.

The service is calling for donors from all backgrounds, including first-time donors and those who have given blood before, to help maintain supplies for hospitals across Wales.

Giving blood is described as quick, simple and safe, and remains one of the most important ways members of the public can help save lives.

Anyone wishing to find out more can contact the Welsh Blood Service on 0800 252 266, Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 7:00pm, or Saturday from 9:00am to 1:00pm. They can also email [email protected].

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Cllr Thomas Tudor giving blood after receiving his 10-unit donation badge from the Welsh Blood Service.

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Tenby lifeboats called out five times in ‘exceptionally busy’ week

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15 hours ago

May 3, 2026

Tom Sinclair

Volunteer RNLI crews dealt with reports of people cut off by the tide, a vessel with engine failure and a possible kitesurfer in difficulty

TENBY lifeboat crews have been called out five times in a week, dealing with a series of incidents around the south Pembrokeshire coast.

The latest launch came just before 5:30pm on Sunday (May 3), when the inshore lifeboat was sent to Monkstone Point following a report that people may have been cut off by the tide.

As the volunteer crew arrived on scene, it was confirmed that the people were fishing and did not require assistance. The lifeboat was stood down and returned to station.

The call-out was the station’s fifth shout of the week.

On Friday (May 1), the all-weather lifeboat launched shortly after 10:00am after the occupants of a 21ft pleasure boat reported engine failure between Lydstep and Giltar.

The lifeboat arrived around ten minutes later and found the vessel at risk of drifting onto rocks. The crew decided the safest option was to tow it back to Saundersfoot.

With the tide out, the vessel was moored in the bay and those on board were taken ashore using the lifeboat’s Y-boat, where they were met by Tenby Coastguard Rescue Team. The lifeboat returned to station at 11:25am.

On Wednesday (Apr 29), the inshore lifeboat was launched shortly after 4:30pm after a report that a kitesurfer appeared to be in difficulty between Tenby and Caldey Island. The crew searched the reported area and extended the search towards Giltar Point, but no one in difficulty was found.

Earlier in the week, both Tenby lifeboats were launched at 6:15pm on Monday (Apr 27) after a report that two people may have been cut off by the tide at Gilman Point, near Pendine.

The all-weather lifeboat arrived first, with choppy conditions slowing the inshore lifeboat. Coastguard rescue team members on the cliffs above directed the crew to two people on rocks.

The Y-boat was launched and the pair confirmed they were in difficulty. They were taken aboard and brought ashore at Pendine, where Coastguards were waiting. The inshore lifeboat also collected the casualties’ bags before returning them ashore.

The busy week came as three Tenby RNLI volunteers — Eddie, Alice and Jack — successfully completed their ALB tier one pass-out on Sunday.

Tenby Lifeboats RNLI congratulated the trio, saying: “Well done guys.”

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Whitland street food festival draws thousands for biggest event yet

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16 hours ago

May 3, 2026

Tom Sinclair

Record crowds, live music and over 100 traders make bank holiday celebration a major success

THOUSANDS of visitors descended on Whitland on Sunday (May 3) as the Whitland Street Food Festival returned to Parc Dr Owen for what organisers described as its biggest and best event to date.

The annual festival, organised by Together Hendygwyn Gyda’n Gilydd CIC, brought together food traders, performers and community groups from across West Wales, with strong ticket sales suggesting attendance in the thousands.

Record scale and strong turnout

More than 30 street food vendors and over 80 market stalls filled the site, offering everything from Welsh produce and artisan goods to international cuisine, sweet treats and speciality drinks.

A large big-top tent provided covered seating for festivalgoers, while crowds gathered across the field to enjoy live music, entertainment and family attractions throughout the day.

Pre-event figures suggested over 1,300 tickets had already been sold, with some estimates rising closer to 1,800 — continuing the festival’s growth as a major regional attraction.

***Hit attraction: The Queen Hall’s famous cheese stall was at the event***

Music and entertainment headline the day

The event featured a full programme of live performances, culminating in a headline DJ set from BBC Radio 1 DJs Rickie and Melvin.

Local acts also played a central role, with performances from 4th Street, The Western Shires, P’tcheaow, The Home Shores and Just Dylan. Community groups including Ysgol Dyffryn Taf and Whitland & District Male Choir also took to the stage.

Visitors were entertained beyond the music, with live circus shows and interactive activities from Big Top Mania, alongside a popular hot wing challenge.

Family focus and community spirit

The festival placed a strong emphasis on being family-friendly, with a free bouncy castle, inflatable assault course and dedicated toddler area attracting younger visitors.

Across the site, a mix of families, groups and visitors from neighbouring counties created a lively and welcoming atmosphere, with many staying into the evening as entertainment continued.

Pure West Radio broadcast live from the event, interviewing traders, performers and attendees, capturing what many described as a “buzzing” and “fantastic” day.

***The event had a carnival atmosphere (Pic: Pure West Radio)***

Supporting local business and causes

Organisers said the festival was designed to celebrate local food, businesses and community spirit, while supporting independent traders and raising funds or awareness for local causes.

Charity presence on the day included Wales Air Ambulance, which hosted an awareness stand alongside the commercial stalls.

Whitland, a small Carmarthenshire town, has seen the festival grow into a key annual event, drawing visitors from across West Wales and providing a boost to the local economy.

Looking ahead

With strong attendance, a packed programme and widespread community involvement, the 2026 festival is expected to build further momentum for future events.

Organisers are likely to review this year’s success as they look ahead to an even bigger return in 2027.