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Llangwm Litfest roars with literary ‘Lionesses’

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9 months ago

August 4, 2025

‘THERE are so many Lionesses at Llangwm Litfest this year, it’s going to be roaringly good,’ laughs Michael Pugh, Director of the Llangwm Literary Festival.

He’s not talking about footballers, but literary powerhouses who will take to the stage at the small but much‑loved festival, which runs from Friday to Sunday, 8–10 August.

Does it seem odd to call writers Lionesses? ‘Not necessarily,’ says Pugh. ‘For example, Janet Todd is giving a talk on Jane Austen, who famously described herself as a wild beast.’

Headline acts
Topping the bill on Friday is Neyland‑born Sarah Waters, celebrated for her award‑winning Victorian‑era thrillers. Hot on her heels is historian Angela John with her acclaimed biography of Philip Burton. John also acted as adviser on the recently released film about Burton’s life. Festival favourite Miranda Seymour returns with insights into the war‑scarred poet Robert Graves, drawing on her unique access to his family archives.

Investigative edge
The festival’s Lionesses will also be tackling fake news and media literacy. Maverick investigative journalist Carole Cadwalladr joins Juliane von Reppert‑Bismarck, founder of Lie Detectors, who works with young people to help them become media‑savvy and to create a ‘manifesto for the mobile phone’.

Family focus
Children are a major focus this year. Gill Lewis and Beth Mackintosh will lead a storytelling and art session, while the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park team brings its dazzling biofluorescence dome. Nicola Davies will host a family event on how to ‘speak Whale’.

Food and foraging
Food is always a crowd‑pleaser at Litfest. Julia Horton‑Mansfield will lead a foraging session along the Cleddau, while Angharad Underwood shares how she turned her passion into an award‑winning food business — and has promised to bring her home‑made lemon curd.

Craft pride
At St Jerome’s on Friday and Saturday, craft‑making Lionesses, led by pride matriarch Liz Tipping, will offer unique handmade items — perfect for early Christmas shoppers.

Lions in the mix
The line‑up is not all Lionesses. Litfest ‘Lions’ include David Wilson, Jack Meggitt‑Phillips, Ryan Spence, John Roach, Ben Aitken, Boo Hewerdine, Mark Lewis, Rhys Eynon and pride patriarch Colin Thubron.

The Llangwm Literary Festival runs 8–10 August in Llangwm. For details email [email protected] or visit www.llangwmlitfest.co.uk.

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Dinosaurs set to take over Milford Waterfront

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11 hours ago

May 5, 2026

Tom Sinclair

PREHISTORIC FUN COMES TO MILFORD HAVEN

DINOSAURS will be roaming Milford Waterfront later this month as Dinomania brings a day of prehistoric entertainment to the town.

The popular dinosaur attraction will take over the waterfront on Wednesday, May 27, with three interactive shows taking place throughout the afternoon.

Each show will last around 50 minutes and promises plenty of audience participation, prehistoric facts, and family-friendly fun.

Before the ticketed shows begin, visitors are being encouraged to keep an eye out around Milford Waterfront, where Dinomania’s dinosaurs will be out and about during a free walkabout performance between 10:30am and 11:30am.

The walkabout will give families the chance to see the dinosaurs up close and enjoy some entertainment around the waterfront before the main shows get underway.

Milford Waterfront said: “Dinomania will be taking over Milford Waterfront on Wednesday, May 27, with three exciting shows taking place throughout the afternoon.

“Each show lasts approximately 50 minutes and is packed with interactive moments and prehistoric fun.”

Tickets can be booked through the Milford Waterfront website.

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Hubberston Girls exhibition launches new space at Waterfront Gallery

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14 hours ago

May 5, 2026

Tom Sinclair

A NEW exhibition exploring memories of growing up on a council estate has opened at the Waterfront Gallery in Milford Haven.

Artist Lynn Stuart is launching the gallery’s new exhibition space with her solo show, Hubberston Girls, which runs until Saturday, May 30.

The exhibition features a deeply personal series of works drawn and painted on brown paper. The material was chosen for its connection to everyday memories, including lunch bags and magazines wrapped in paper.

Once oiled, the paper becomes semi-transparent, allowing paint to be applied to the reverse and creating layered, intimate images.

The Waterfront Gallery is extending its opening hours for the exhibition and will be open Monday to Saturday, from 10:30am to 4:00pm.

A private view will be held on Thursday, May 14, from 3:00pm to 6:00pm, and all are welcome.

The gallery is based in the Old Sail Loft on Discovery Quay, Milford Waterfront, Milford Haven. It is one of south west Wales’s leading art galleries, a registered charity, and home to the Wales Contemporary annual competition.

The gallery is run by artist volunteers who exhibit there regularly.

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Dinosaur adventure stomps into Milford Haven

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16 hours ago

May 5, 2026

Tom Sinclair

A FAMILY dinosaur show 65 million years in the making is heading to Milford Haven this summer.

Dinosaur Adventure Live: Danger on T-Rex Mountain will headline the Torch Theatre on Thursday, July 30.

The interactive stage show promises storytelling, puppetry, humour and science as young audiences join a team of rangers on a mission to recover a data crystal, restore power to the island and save the dinosaurs.

Children will be encouraged to stomp, roar and swish their tails as they meet baby dinosaurs, learn “Dino-Facts” and come face-to-face with a roaring T-Rex.

Created by Mike Newman, the producer behind Exciting Science, the show is now in its fifth year and is aimed at families with children aged four and over.