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Photographer captures Mongolian migration

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9 years ago

November 4, 2016

A great migration: A Kazak and their prized Golden Eagle (Pic. Jenny Hibbert)

AN AWARD-WINNING photographer, who recently visited Mongolia, treated members of Tenby and District Camera Club to a talk on Thursday, October 27.

Jenny Hibbert, who recently featured on this year’s BBC Countyfile Calendar, provided members with an inspiring talk based on her recent trip to witness the annual migration of the Kazak people in Mongolia, something only a handful of outsiders have seen.

Once in Mongolia, Jenny participated in the annual migration which involved walking some 19 miles a day for five days. Temperatures ranged from -26 to -35 as the Kazaks moved their 1,000 strong animal herd from their winter home to their spring home.

This was the first time that photographers had been invited to witness the trip, with Jenny being one of eight from all over the world.

The migration started in Ulgli, with the Kazaks packing all of their belongings into one truck and loading their camels with all that was needed for the migration; nothing gets left behind. Images by Jenny show the young animals that were too young to walk being put into boxes before also being loaded onto the camels.

No animals were lost during the migration and it was clear that the animals were a valuable asset. One of their most prized possessions, a Golden Eagle which the Kazaks rely on to hunt for foxes and wolves, was wrapped up in blankets to protect it from the cold.

The migration involved crossing frozen lakes and passes of an altitude of up to 14,300 feet, before reaching their spring base at Tavan Bogd National Park.

Jenny’s talk described the hardship of the journey for all as a result of the extreme cold. She also described how she had to deal with exhaustion due to the high altitudes. In the night, the photographers slept in ‘Gers’ – Mongolian Yurts that were erected each night.

Throughout the talk, members of the Camera Club were treated to some spectacular photography and were left in awe at the journey Jenny had made.

For more information about the Camera Club, visit www. tenbyanddistrictcameraclub.org. Upcoming events include Namibian Adventure by Mike Cullis on Thursday (Nov 10).

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Narbelles WI support Food Bank with festive donation

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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.)

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Annual charity carol service raises funds for good causes

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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.

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3 Amigos toy bike run under way across Pembrokeshire

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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)