Community

Golden Grove to Everest and back!

Published

12 years ago

January 16, 2014

RECENTLY retired GP Andy Evans has returned to Golden Grove School, Pembroke from Nepal having completed the Everest Marathon in order to raise money for the Nepalese people.

A fabulously flamboyant Father Christmas was raffled earlier in the week to boost Dr Evans’ fundraising efforts. Santa was delighted to be won by Ben in year 5.

Returning to the primary school on the last day of the Christmas term, teacher Rhian Bruce welcomed Andy Evans and Anna Tynan back for a second time to view the children’s hard work and show photographs of the time spent in Nepal.

The children’s enthusiasm and interest in the project was evident throughout the visit and the carefully prepared presentation and further discussion about the adventure and cultural differences in this area of the world captured the children’s interest and imagination.

The photograph of two small tents in the presentation that resembled portaloos and were in fact used for this very purpose, and one young man suggested that these might be ‘dwellings to bathe the yaks down after a hard days trekking’!

Many thanks to all the children, especially Max and Megan in year 3, Kyle and Kai in year 4, for all their help in selling the tickets.

The opportunity to donate money for this very worthwhile cause is ongoing until February 2014. Every £10 collected converts to about one month’s wages for this poor district of the world. Small donations are very welcome.

Please go to virginmoneygiving.com/andyevans11.

Community

Narbelles WI support Food Bank with festive donation

Published

16 hours 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

Published

2 days 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

Published

2 days 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)