Community

Memorial concert raises £6,100

Published

9 years ago

November 4, 2016

(Top L-R) Sue Reece, Fundraising Manager for West Wales, Macmillan Cancer Support, June Harries and Sandra Dade, Charity Manager for Paul Sartori Foundation: With (Bottom L-R) Amy, Harry and Ben Phillips-Harries, June’s grandchildren

A CONCERT and auction in memory of Phil Harries raised over £6,000 for two charities this September.

A cheque for £6,100 was recently presented to Paul Sartori Foundation and Macmillan Cancer Support after the concert and auction was held at Clarbeston Road Memorial Hall on September 24.

During Phil Harries’ illness, both organisations offered support to him and his wife, June, wanted to give something back to them. Alongside supportive family and friends, June organised the fantastic event in Clarbeston Road.

June said that her family were a ‘fundamental support’ to her organising the event: “Three of my grandchildren attended, Ben, Harry and Amy, and were a great help on the evening. The event was well supported by the local community and I want to thank everybody for attending and making it a very special occasion.”

Appearing on the evening were Harmoni and West Wales Show Choir, as well as soloists Pippa Williams, Anthony Morgan and Gwyn Morris, who delivered a wonderful performance.

The evening featured a great family auction, with prizes donated from local individuals and businesses. There was also a raffle with the prize of having a gardener for half a day.

The highlight of the night included members of the Llys Y Fran YFC and Clarbeston Road AFC performing a hilarious ‘Calendar Boys’ sketch.

Sandra Dade, Paul Sartori Foundation Charity Manager, thanked the family for their crucial support and said: “The amazing amount you have raised will directly help people in Pembrokeshire, and ensure that we can continue to offer the vital care and support to people living in the county with a life limiting illness.”

Sue Reece, Fundraising Manager for Macmillan, said: “We are very grateful to June and her family for choosing to raise money for Macmillan. Without such kind donations, we would not be able to provide support and advice to people affected by cancer in the local community.”

Memorial concerts and events like these are crucial to the Paul Sartori Foundation, with the local community always coming up with new ways of fundraising in memory of someone special.

If you have an idea for a local fundraiser and would like some help and advice, the Foundation urges you to contact Toni Dorkings, the Community Fundraiser, either via email on toni@ paulsartori.org or by phoning 01437 763223.

The services provided by the Paul Sartori Foundation are free of charge, available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and enable people who are living in the later stages of any life-limiting illness to die at home if that is their wish, with dignity, independence, pain-free and surrounded by those they hold most dear.

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.