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‘Fab Lab Pembrokeshire’ opens its doors

Published

9 years ago

July 26, 2016

Pupils at Castle School: Getting to grips with Fab Lab

NEW local charity Fab Lab Pembrokeshire partnered with Engineering Education Scheme Wales (EESW) this week, opening its doors to welcome two Pembrokeshire schools to learn about the ‘Formula One (F1) In-Schools Challenge’

A total of 32 pupils from Year Five in Saundersfoot and 18 pupils from Year Eight at Castle School attended a workshop to design and make an F1 2D car and then compete against each other. The session was run by EESW F1 In-Schools Manager Steve Lane.

The aim of F1 In-Schools is to provide a fun and hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) initiative that demonstrate s a number of different levels of STEM subjects.

The challenge provides students with the opportunity to develop transferable key skills such as design, development and testing, communication, presenting and team working, which will form the foundation of their future in whichever career path they choose.

The F1 In-Schools Challenge also aims to introduce pupils to Computer Aided Design and Computer Aided Manufacturing.

The students worked in teams of three and undertook the roles of team manager, team engineer and team designer. They discussed how to streamline their cars for the best aerodynamic effect, engine positioning for best weight distribution and optimum wheel size.

Then the competition began in earnest with students racing their cars against each other on the F1 track.

The victorious team w as team ‘Venom’ from Saundersfoot School, with a track time of 1.846 seconds, and in second place were team ‘Green’ with a time of 1.892 seconds.

Team ‘DAB’ triumphed from Castle School with a track time of 1.764 seconds, and in second place were team ‘AWA’ with a time of 1.842 seconds.

Fab Lab Pembrokeshire is working with EESW and local schools to provide a program of activities in the autumn, including the follow up to last year’s successful Big Bang event.

There are also plans for an F1 Indie club initiative to enable parents and their children to come and build a car in an put-of-school club and race against each other in a Pembrokeshire F1 In-Schools Indie league.

Any schools or individuals interested in participating or exploring what else Fab Lab offers should contact 01646 689309 or visit fablabpembrokeshire.org.uk.

Community

Community gathers to remember Corrina Baker

Published

3 hours ago

December 17, 2025

Tom Sinclair

Lanterns and balloons released in emotional acts of remembrance

FAMILY, friends and members of the local community came together to remember Corrina Baker at a series of moving events held across west Wales this week.

Corrina’s funeral took place on Monday (Dec 15), a month after her death, with a public service held at St Mary’s Church. Mourners lined the route as her coffin was carried on its final journey in an elegant horse-drawn carriage, before a private cremation later took place at Parc Gwyn crematorium in Narberth.

Later that evening, shortly after 6:00pm, friends and relatives gathered at the Quayside in Cardigan for the first of two acts of remembrance to celebrate her life. Lanterns were lit and released into the night sky above the town as some of Corrina’s favourite songs were played.

On Tuesday afternoon (Dec 16), a second tribute was held near the location where Corrina was found. Twenty-one pink balloons — one for each year of her life — were released into a clear blue sky, each carrying personal messages in her memory.

Floral tributes continue to be laid at the Netpool, while a GoFundMe appeal set up in Corrina’s memory has raised more than £2,300. She has been described by those who knew her as “funny and bright”.

Dyfed-Powys Police have confirmed that their investigation into the circumstances surrounding Ms Baker’s death is ongoing. A 29-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of murder has been released on bail while inquiries continue.

(Photos: Stuart Ladd/Herald)

Community

Six untaxed vehicles seized in Milford Haven police operation

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4 hours ago

December 17, 2025

Tom Sinclair

SIX untaxed and abandoned vehicles were seized during a joint roads policing operation in Milford Haven on Tuesday morning.

Officers from the Milford Haven Neighbourhood Policing and Prevention Team (NPPT) worked alongside the Pembrokeshire Roads Policing Team as part of targeted enforcement across the town.

In addition to the vehicle seizures, a number of traffic offence reports were issued to drivers during the operation.

Police said the action formed part of ongoing efforts to improve road safety and tackle vehicle-related offences in the Milford Haven area.

Community

Candlelit carol service brings community together in Milford Haven

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4 hours ago

December 17, 2025

Tom Sinclair

ST KATHARINE and St Peter’s Church in Milford Haven hosted its annual Candlelit Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, bringing together members of the community for a traditional celebration of Christmas.

The service featured readings from the Mayor of Milford Haven, representatives of the Soroptimists, Milford Haven Amateur Operatic Society, the Headteacher and Head Prefects of Milford Haven School, Milford Haven Town Band, and NCI Wooltack Point.

Music for the evening was provided by organist Seimon Morris, Milford Haven Town Band and the Milford Haven Cluster Band, whose performances added to the atmosphere of the candlelit service.

The Friends of St Katharine and St Peter’s Church thanked all those involved and wished the community a happy Christmas.