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Students to design scarf for Lady Rotarians

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10 years ago

April 28, 2016

Classic but contemporary: Project collaboration between Narberth Rotary Club’s Mary Adams, College Principal Sharron Lusher, Head of Faculty Arwyn Williams and Curriculum Area Manager Cath Brooks

GRAPHIC Design and Fashion and Textiles students from Pembrokeshire College have been approached with a real-life brief to design a scarf to create a more contemporary image of Lady Rotarians around the world.

Lady Rotarians were first introduced to a male-dominated world in California in 1976 following years of campaigning. There are currently 7,428 Lady Rotarians in the UK and Ireland, and over 20,000 internationally.

The brief was to design a scarf which will need to look classic but also contemporary, which would appeal to women aged 18 and above.

As a part of this brief, the students will not only have to come up with the designs which incorporate the Rotary International logo, but will also need to produce samples, detailed costings as well as investigating the patent procedure and the possibilities for commercial production.

Cath Brooks, Curriculum Area Manager for Art and Design at Pembrokeshire College, said: “This is a really exciting opportunity for our students to be able to work on a real brief that has the potential to see their designs turned into a viable commercial product.”

Mary Adams from Narberth and Whitland Rotary Club added: “We identified a gap in the market when the ladies of our club were looking for a scarf to wear to community events representing the Rotary.

“The men have a selection of ties but the scarves available for women were old fashioned and didn’t really portray the modern, contemporary image of a lady Rotarian. We at the Narberth and Whitland Rotary Club were keen to obtain the modern ideas of Further Education to create and develop the scarf.

“I am delighted that Principal Sharron Lusher and the Pembrokeshire College team see this as a viable project to work with collaboratively and move the scheme forward.

“The scarves will need to be approved by Rotary International in order for them to be sold commercially and the task is a real challenge for students to design, source materials, patent the scarf and look at companies who may be able to produce the scarves on a large scale whilst keeping within a budget.

“It is an exciting project for us all to be involved with and The Rotary Club of Narberth and Whitland will award the successful student with a bursary for their studies so there is a real incentive for the students to create a winning design as well as being an enviable experience for their future career pathway.”

It is hoped that the winning design will become a key tool in highlighting the role that women can play within Rotary Clubs around the world.

Community

Narbelles WI support Food Bank with festive donation

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1 hour ago

December 14, 2025

Tom Sinclair

Group marks December meeting with charity collection and Christmas celebrations

NARBELLES WI rounded off the year with a festive December meeting featuring a bring-and-share buffet, party games and a Secret Santa gift exchange.

Members also used the occasion to support families in need across the county, collecting food items and presenting a £120 cheque to Ann Watling from Pembrokeshire Food Bank. The donation represents the proceeds of the group’s bucket collection during Narberth Civic Week 2024.

A spokesperson for the WI said the group was delighted to finish the year “with fun, friendship and a chance to give something back to the community.”

(Photo: Narbelles WI members presenting the cheque to Ann Watling, Pembrokeshire Food Bank.)

Community

Annual charity carol service raises funds for good causes

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1 day ago

December 13, 2025

Tom Sinclair

MID and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service held its annual Charity Carol Service on Wednesday (Dec 10) at Ebeneser Baptist Chapel in Crymych.

The event brought together members of the local community alongside Fire Service staff for an evening of carols, readings and festive refreshments, marking the Christmas season in a warm and inclusive atmosphere.

This year’s service supported two important charities — the Fire Fighters Charity and Cancer Research Wales — with all proceeds going directly towards their ongoing work.

A total of £597 was raised on the night, which will be shared equally between the two charities.

The Service thanked the congregation at Ebeneser Baptist Chapel for hosting the event, as well as everyone who gave their time, support and generosity to make the evening such a success.

Community

3 Amigos toy bike run under way across Pembrokeshire

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1 day ago

December 13, 2025

Tom Sinclair

Castle Inn fun runners back festive charity event

THE ANNUAL 3 Amigos Christmas toy bike run is under way this afternoon (Saturday), with hundreds of motorcyclists setting off from Pembroke to raise funds for children’s services.

Riders gathered at The Commons car park in Pembroke from around midday before departing shortly after 1:00pm. The festive convoy is travelling along its traditional route, taking in Pembroke Dock and continuing through parts of the county including Neyland, Milford Haven and Haverfordwest.

The event is organised by the 3 Amigos and Dollies Motorcycle Group and has become a much-anticipated Christmas tradition in west Wales, with toys and donations collected for children receiving care within the Hywel Dda University Health Board area.

Also supporting the event are fun runners from the Castle Inn in Pembroke, who have been fundraising in aid of the 3 Amigos. The group are pictured alongside participants from today’s run.

The 3 Amigos have been raising funds for children’s wards and health charities for more than twenty-five years, with their Easter and Christmas events continuing to make a positive difference to young patients and their families.

Organisers have thanked the public for their support and asked road users to be mindful of the large convoy as it passes through towns and villages this afternoon.

Photo caption:
Festive fundraising: Fun runners from the Castle Inn, Pembroke, pictured supporting the 3 Amigos Christmas toy bike run (Pic: Martin Cavaney/Herald)