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Newsreader opens museum exhibition

Published

9 years ago

April 12, 2016

Jamie Owen (centre): W ith Hywel Thomas and Buzz Knapp-Fisher at the opening of ‘Knapp-Fisher: A Family In Art’

ON THE sun-blessed evening of Friday (Mar 18) the new exhibition at Tenby Museum and Art Gallery, Knapp-Fisher: A Family In Art, was officially opened by Jamie Owen of BBC Wales.

Museum trustee Hywel Thomas, who had organised the exhibition, introduced Jamie and gave a bit of background to the show: “Soon after John’s death, I was sitting in his kitchen chatting with Buzz and the idea of the show was born there and then.

“We felt that it would be a fitting tribute for John to build a show around Buzz’s work, alongside works form his father, grandfather, mother and niece. This exhibition is a result of that conversation over a beer!”

Jamie Owen said: “Thanks to Hywel who has been the driving force behind this wonderful evening and thanks also to the museum staff, Mark Lewis and Thelma Mort, who have worked so hard to mount this exhibition.

“It seems such a short time since we were here with John – he loved the museum and was always a strong supporter. The Knapp-Fisher’s are a bit of a dynasty – John’s father Arthur was an artist and a major inspiration to his son; Sheila is a well-established artist in her own right, Buzz has work here and John spent so much time talking proudly abut his son, and now Alice continues the dynasty, working in animation and we all expect to see her in Hollywood soon!

“There are works here to admire and to buy and I heartily recommend buying now. The museum need support from the community so please support the museum and bring as many people here as you can!

“I made many programmes with John over the years and once asked him questions for a potential BBC tribute show. I asked him how he wanted to be remembered – expecting comments about draughtsmanship and the use of light and shade. He turned directly to the camera and said, ‘I want to be remembered as a bloody good artist!’ This exhibition is a tribute to that sentiment.”

Community

Tractor run lights up Pembrokeshire and raises funds for charity

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19 hours ago

December 21, 2024

Tom Sinclair

THE PEMBROKESHIRE ILLUMINATED TRACTOR RUN took place today (Dec 21), raising funds for two vital charities: the Catrin Vaughan Foundation and Wales Air Ambulance.

Starting at Clarbeston Road AFC at 6:00pm, the brightly lit convoy of nearly 200 tractors made its way through Withybush Hospital and Haverfordwest High Street before finishing at the Pembrokeshire County Showground.

The annual event has become a highlight of the festive calendar, drawing large crowds to witness the spectacle of tractors adorned with colourful lights and decorations.

Funds raised from the event will support the Catrin Vaughan Foundation, which provides crucial assistance to families facing hardship, and the Wales Air Ambulance, delivering life-saving emergency medical care across the region.

Organisers praised the dedication of local farmers and volunteers, whose commitment ensures the event’s continued success year after year.

(Image: Nia Marshall/Facebook)

Business

Ferry Terminal ‘extremely busy’ due to ongoing Holyhead closure

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1 day ago

December 21, 2024

Tom Sinclair

PEMBROKE DOCK Ferry Terminal has been experiencing significant congestion today as ferry services remain under immense pressure following the closure of Holyhead Port earlier this month.

The disruption, caused by storm damage, has rerouted ferry traffic through Pembrokeshire, leading to long queues and crowded facilities at the terminal.

The Herald can confirm that it has been very busy today with cars, lorries, and foot passengers queuing in large numbers. Staff are working tirelessly to manage the influx, directing vehicles and assisting passengers as they prepare to board the heavily booked ferries.

A spokesperson for the Port of Milford Haven said: “We are working closely with ferry operators and local authorities to ensure traffic flows as smoothly as possible, but the sheer volume of vehicles is causing unavoidable delays.”

Travelers are being urged to arrive early for their sailings and to remain patient as the terminal operates at full capacity.

Both Stena Line and Irish Ferries have increased capacity on their Pembrokeshire routes, deploying larger vessels, including the Stena Adventurer and the MV James Joyce, to handle the surge in demand.

From our position at the terminal, our photographer has captured photos showing long lines of vehicles, groups of foot passengers carrying luggage, and port staff coordinating efforts to ease congestion.

Authorities are advising non-essential travelers to consider rescheduling their journeys where possible and to monitor updates from ferry operators closely.

(Photos: Martin Cavaney/Herald)

Community

Festive celebrations at St Davids Cathedral this weekend

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1 day ago

December 21, 2024

Tom Sinclair

ST DAVIDS Cathedral is set to host two special events on Sunday (Dec 22), offering a blend of joyful participation and traditional carol singing to mark the Christmas season.

In the morning, families are invited to the Scratch Nativity at 11:00am. Attendees are encouraged to come dressed as wise men, angels, sheep, or shepherds and take part in an unrehearsed retelling of the Christmas story. Canon Leigh described the event as: “Complete, wonderful chaos for an hour… but with some poignant, thought-provoking moments to centre ourselves on the real meaning of Christmas.”

Later in the evening, the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols by Candlelight will take place at 7:00pm, featuring the Cathedral Choir. The event, steeped in tradition, will see the cathedral bathed in candlelight as carols and scripture readings fill the historic space.

Doors will open at 5:45pm for those seeking unreserved seating, and a large turnout is expected for this beloved Christmas celebration.