Crime
Riverside Shopping Centre confirms Haverfordwest Winter Fair arrangements
RIVERSIDE SHOPPING CENTRE in Haverfordwest has provided an update on this year’s Christmas lights and fireworks, despite ongoing development around the town’s quay.
The Winter Fair is scheduled for November 30 in Haverfordwest Town Centre, running from 11:00am. However, construction continues around the quay as Pembrokeshire County Council works towards revamping the historic castle and museum site.
Riverside Shopping Centre manager Nigel Stopher said: “This year, the fireworks will be set off above Foley House instead of the castle due to regeneration works in town. The display will be slightly shifted to the left, offering a new vantage point.”
“Despite the construction, the Christmas lights will be switched on as usual, and by the time of the event, the amount of work near the riverside quay will have been reduced. This year’s Winter Fair will also feature additional activities,” he added.
The free community event aims to create a magical winter festival, blending history, music, food, games, and local spirit. It will conclude with the traditional Christmas light switch-on and a firework display.
One highlight of the Riverside Winter Fair will be the debut of ‘The Children of St Saviours’ – a cantata performed by Haverfordwest High students. This new piece, inspired by the town’s history and recent finds at Western Quayside, tells the story of Haverfordwest’s past.
Adding to the festivities, a banner procession led by the South Wales Police Brass Band will showcase banners crafted by local primary students during autumn workshops.
Haverfordwest’s community board game café will host a pop-up event, inviting people to enjoy board games and socialise in a friendly setting.
Local artists Neil Musson and Jono Retallick will present a model hot air balloon and a floating gallery, celebrating Haverfordwest’s residents. The project takes inspiration from embroidered tablecloths in the Haverfordwest Town Museum, bearing signatures of locals dating back to 1914.
Markets and food offerings
Haverhub will host a Winter Craft and Makers Market, while Castle Square transforms into a street food market curated by the Haverfordwest Business Circle. Haverhub announced on Facebook: “As part of the Winter Fair, Haverhub is thrilled to host the Winter Craft and Makers Market from 11am to 5pm. Our hall will be brimming with local traders, festive gifts, and decorations. Interested stallholders (£25) can apply through our website link.”
The event promises a vibrant start to the festive season, drawing on community involvement and showcasing the town’s heritage amidst its transformation.
Crime
Court hears man exposed his flaccid manhood ‘by accident’
A 21-YEAR-OLD Pembrokeshire man has appeared before magistrates charged with intentionally exposing his genitals in a public place.
Thomas Jones is accused of carrying out the act at a property in New Moat, Clarbeston Road, on November 9, 2022.
“The defendant knocked on the door of a female and offered his gardening services,” Crown prosecutor Nia James told Haverfordwest magistrates this week.
“She accepted his offer and moved her car so that he could move his van, but when she turned around, she could see his flaccid penis was outside his trousers. When she pointed this out to him, he said he didn’t know that it was exposed.”
Jones denies the charge. He was released on unconditional bail to await his trial at Haverfordwest magistrates court on January 6.
Crime
Regular cocaine user from Milford Haven taken off the road
A MILFORD HAVEN resident who admits to being a regular cocaine user has lost his driving licence after being found behind the wheel when he was 15 times over the legal Benzoylecgonine limit.
Teifion Morse, 41, was stopped by officers just before midnight on May 1 following reports that he was driving his Vauxhall Insignia along the A477 at excessive speeds.
“The vehicle was travelling westwards towards Kilgetty, and Teifion Morse was the driver and the sole occupant, “ Crown Prosecutor Nia James told Haverfordwest magistrates this week.
A roadside drugs wipe proved positive while further blood tests carried out at the police custody suite showed that Morse had 800 mcg of benzoylecgonine in his system (the legal limit is 50), and 20 mcg of cocaine. The legal limit is 10.
Ms James said that when Morse was spoken to by officers, he told them that he knew the readings would be positive. “I’ve done stupid amounts today,” he said.
Morse, of Hawthorn Path, Milford Haven, pleaded guilty to two charges of drug driving. A probation report stated that since leaving the military five and a half years ago, Morse has suffered from mental health issues.
He’s been using cocaine as a coping mechanism,” said the probation officer. “He freely admits that he uses cocaine to help him cope, but it’s spiralled and is getting more and more out of control. He would like support to kick this habit.”
Morse chose to be legally unrepresented when he appeared before magistrates.
“It was my stupid fault and I’m trying to take the correct steps to get on the right path,” he said in mitigation.
Morse was sentenced to an 18-month community order during which he must carry out 15 rehabilitation activity requirement days and 150 hours of unpaid work. He was disqualified from driving for 15 months and must pay a £140 court surcharge and £85 costs.
Crime
Motorist manned from driving after being caught over limit
A PEMBROKE DOCK motorist has been ordered off the roads after driving through Pembroke town centre when he was over the drink-drive limit.
Just before 1am on October 31, police officers stopped a Vauxhall Zafira that was being driven along South Road by Cameron Sell, 23, who was exceeding the speed limit.
“He was acting erratically when he was speaking to the officer,” Crown Prosecutor Nia James told Haverofrdwest magistrates this week.
A roadside breath test proved positive and subsequent breath tests carried out at the police station showed Sell had 42 mcg of alcohol in his system. The legal limit is 35.
After considering the facts, magistrates fined Sell £300 and ordered him to pay a £120 court surcharge and £85 costs. He was disqualified from driving for 12 months.
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