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St Dogmaels: Author will be jailed for 1980’s sex attack on 6 year old girl

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11 years ago

April 10, 2015

AUTHOR from St Dogmaels has been told today he will go to jail after a jury convicted him of sexually assaulting a six year old girl.

Colin Richard Shearing, aged 70, was told he could have a week to put his affairs in order but that he would receive an immediate jail sentence next Friday (April 17).

Shearing, a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and once an active member of Theatre Mwldan, Cardigan, twice assaulted the girl in 1980.

He denied the charges but was convicted unanimously of gross indecency with a child and inciting a child to commit gross indecency.

The woman told the jury he examined her private parts and persuaded her to touch him indecently.

She said the memories of what had happened came back to her many years later. She was driven to complain, she said, when she discovered Shearing had become involved with a youth theatre and was afraid he would have access to children.

She added that although she did not have any proof she was sure she was not his only victim.

Shearing, who now lives at 2 New Cottages, Taylors Lane, Bosham near Chichester, claimed the incidents had never taken place and said he could not understand why the woman had made the allegations against him.

He agreed that amongst his books there was a passage dealing with children having sex together.

But, he stressed, it was a work of pure fiction.

After the verdicts Judge Huw Davies refused to instruct a probation officer to prepare a pre-sentence report because it would not affect the outcome.

He would be failing in his duty, he added, if he did not send Shearing to jail.

But he understood Shearing had a young family who were unaware of the court case and he should be given the chance to explain what was about to happen to him.

Shearing was ordered to register with the police as a sex offender immediately.

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West Wales trainer offers free first aid talks to community groups

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A CARMARTHENSHIRE-based training company is offering free first aid awareness talks to community groups across West Wales.

Pinnacle Workforce Training Ltd, founded by trainer and health and social care professional Andrew James-Deakin, is inviting organisations including Women’s Institutes, U3A groups, Rotary Clubs, Probus Clubs, churches, charities and community groups to book an interactive presentation.

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Andrew, who has more than 25 years’ experience in training, assessment, quality assurance, leadership and health and social care, said: “Many people worry that they would not know what to do if someone collapsed, suffered a stroke, had a heart attack or started choking.

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As part of a community introduction programme, Pinnacle Workforce Training Ltd is currently offering the talks free of charge.

Organisations within 20 miles of Llanelli can book a session at no cost, while groups further afield are only asked to cover travel expenses.

Andrew added: “One of the aims of Pinnacle Workforce Training is to support local communities by making valuable skills and knowledge accessible to as many people as possible.

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Community organisations interested in arranging a talk can contact Andrew James-Deakin on 07364 138827 or email [email protected].

Andrew James-Deakin: Director of Pinnacle Workforce Training Ltd, pictured on the River Towy footbridge in Carmarthen (Pic: Supplied).

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Graffiti condemned after Johnston wall vandalised

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June 9, 2026

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‘PETTY AND MINDLESS’ ATTACK CRITICISED BY LOCAL COUNCILLOR AND MS

A PEMBROKESHIRE councillor has condemned “mindless” graffiti daubed on a wall in Johnston, saying it sends the wrong message to children, visitors and residents.

Cllr Aled Thomas, who represents Johnston, said he was “really angry” after seeing the words sprayed in blue paint in the village.

He said he was not personally offended by the abuse, but was upset by the impact on the wider community.

Cllr Thomas said: “What really angered me was what type of message this sends to visitors and young people in our community, particularly as there are so many hardworking people behind the scenes just trying to make Johnston a better place for everyone.”

He said Johnston Community Council had worked hard to improve local green spaces, including Glebelands Field, the Woodland Walk and Vine Field, as well as ensuring play parks were safe to use.

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The councillor also said children walking to Johnston School should not be exposed to “mindless disgusting language”, adding that staff and governors worked hard to foster “decency and respect”.

Addressing whoever was responsible, he said: “If you have a personal problem with me or my party, I suggest you reach out to me to discuss your problems without ruining the village for everyone else.

“Failing that, you can graffiti your ballot paper next May instead and vote me out as your local councillor — but until that day comes, I’ll continue doing my very best to help Johnston and its residents thrive, and no graffiti will ever stop me.”

Paul Davies MS also criticised the vandalism, saying: “This is absolutely disgraceful. Of course, I realise that people disagree with our views as Conservatives but to vandalise, use this language and spoil our environment is totally unacceptable.”

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Vandalism condemned: Graffiti sprayed on a wall in Johnston has been criticised by Cllr Aled Thomas and Paul Davies MS (Pic: Facebook).