News
New statue should be erected next year
PEMBROKE should have its statue of Henry VII erected by the end of 2017 according the Project Leader Cllr Linda Asman.
“We are well on target and I am more than happy with the campaign so far” she said. “In fact it has exceeded my expectations. I am confident that our statue will in situ next year”
Mrs Asman was commenting as she accepted another gift of £250 for the ambitious scheme.
“Pembroke Town Council would like to express its thanks to Pembroke Civic Trust for the kind donation of £250 to the Henry VII Statue fund appeal” she added.
Chairman of Pembroke Civic Trust, Peter Thomas said “I am pleased and proud to be able to make a donation to the Henry VII statue fund, which will eventually provide long overdue recognition to the town’s most famous son and the father of the Tudor dynasty. The statue is due to be sited on the Mill Bridge and will provide residents and visitors alike with a reminder that Pembroke produced the only Welshman to sit on the English throne and as the first of the Tudor dynasty was the forbear of probably the most internationally known periods of British history. With his victory at Bosworth and subsequent marriage to Elizabeth of York he ended the Wars of the Roses and brought stability to a troubled land. It is fitting that the town of his birth will now have a statue of Henry to celebrate a local lad who made good.”
Linda Asman added “I am delighted at the response of the local community to the statue appeal. We still have a substantial amount to raise but thanks to generosity of both individuals and local organisations, we are well on the way to achieving our goal. The prospect of a statue of King Henry VII standing on the Mill Bridge has certainly caught the public imagination and it will happen because people have responded to the appeal.”
She continued “On Saturday April 30, Pembroke & Monkton Local History Society will be holding a fundraising event at Pembroke Town Hall. There will be a coffee morning commencing 10am and Angela Jones will be giving a talk on ‘Tenby Tudor Merchant’s House – a Survivor in Time’ at 10.30am. While entry is free, we hope you will buy coffee, cake and a raffle ticket as all money raised will go to the statue appeal”
Anyone wishing to contribute to the statue appeal should contact the Henry VII Statue Fund, Pembroke Town Clerk, Pembroke Town Council, Main Street, Pembroke. Telephone: 01646 683092.
Community
Tractor run lights up Pembrokeshire and raises funds for charity
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
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
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.
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