SENEDD Member Paul Davies has attended the official opening of new accessibility
paths at Haverfordwest Target Shooting Club. The paths have been funded by the
Sports Council for Wales and are designed to enable disability groups to fully access
and enjoy the shooting range, creating an inclusive environment for all. There was
also a demonstration of members’ skills.
 
Mr Davies said, “It was a pleasure to attend the opening of the new paths at the
Shooting Club. It’s great to see the club investing in disability-friendly infrastructure
to make the Club as accessible as possible.”
 
“The Club has over 200 members and it was great to talk to some of them about the
benefits of being a member and how much the Club means to them. I was also
impressed with the demonstration we witnessed, and I sincerely hope the Club
continues to go from strength to strength in the future.”
 
Pictured: David Scheeres, Chairman. Haverfordwest Target Shooting Club – sitting.
Behind Mr Scheeres are Cllr Jon Harvey, Leader of Pembrokeshire County Council,
Cllr Martin Lewis, Mayor of Haverfordwest, and Senedd Member Paul Davies.

A FESTIVE convoy of illuminated vehicles brought Christmas cheer to Pembrokeshire on Saturday (Dec 14), as a dazzling display of cars, trucks, tractors, and bikes travelled from Tenby to Narberth.

The annual Christmas Convoy, which began at the Folly Farm overflow car park at 5:30pm, featured over 3 miles of brightly lit vehicles adorned in festive decorations. Participants showcased everything from classic cars to heavy trucks, all decked out in lights, tinsel, and holiday spirit.

Gary Thomas, a spectator, described the spectacle as “unlike anything I’ve ever seen.” He added: “It was over 3 miles long—absolutely amazing to see so many vehicles coming together like this.”

The convoy travelled along a scenic route, passing through Gumfreston, Tenby, Saundersfoot, Kilgetty, and Princess Gate before completing two celebratory laps of Narberth town. Hundreds of spectators lined the streets to catch a glimpse of the colourful procession, cheering on drivers and soaking up the Christmas atmosphere.

Proceeds from the event will go to The Firefighters Charity and other local charities, ensuring the festive fun also helps give back to the community. A prize was awarded for the Best Dressed Vehicle, encouraging participants to go all-out with their festive designs.

THE INAUGURAL draw for the Lottery took place on December 1, and the Lottery team had the delightful task of reaching out to all the winners to inform them of their early Christmas gift! John Manchester was the fortunate recipient of the top prize. Very happy to receive his win from members of the Lottery team, John shared that it was a wonderful surprise just in time for Christmas.

The next draw is scheduled for January 2nd. If you haven’t purchased a ticket yet, there’s still time – it only costs £5 per month. You can enter through the website https://saundersfootcommunitylotto.org/ or at The Regency Hall. If you’ve already received your number, please remember to set up your standing order, as several numbers had to be returned during the draw due to unpaid entries. The prizes reflect the total amount in the pot each month, so the more players there are, the larger the prizes!

Tickets can also be bought with cash, with a minimum payment of £30 covering six months of tickets. This can be done at The Regency Hall any Wednesday or Thursday from 9 am to 1 pm.

Saundersfoot Community Lottery was set up in October 2024 to help raise funds to benefit the village. Fifty percent of the monthly pot goes to prizes and the rest is used for administrative costs and community events and groups. So, taking part is a ‘win-win’ – there’s the chance of a prize plus players are contributing to keeping Saundersfoot a vibrant village, enjoyed by residents and visitors alike.

Best of luck to all participants!

Photograph L-R Sue Boughton-Thomas, Emma Price, Sarah Whiddett, John Manchester, Ray Wise, Moira Saunders

Photo credit Gareth Davies Photography Tenby