Community

Scouting in St Davids has a re-launch

Published

12 years ago

February 11, 2014

THERE is a long and prestigious heritage of scouting in St Davids – Prince Edward was presented to them back in the 1990s and there were many happy fun days, camps and visits with plenty of community involvement and adventurous activities for all.

But recently the group had become dormant due to a lack of available leadership. It is then exciting to discover that due to the enthusiasm of local young people and support from the wider community, scouting in St Davids is to be re-launched this spring.

1st St Davids Scout Group will re-open its doors to the Scout Hut on Wednesday, March 5 to boys and girls, in school years four to nine. The Cubs age group (school years four-six) will be on each Wednesday from 6:30pm until 7.45pm, and Scouts (school years six-nine) will meet on the same night from 7.15pm to 8.30pm.

To enable parents, friends, community members and all enquirers to find out more, the leaders and District Support Team will be holding a drop-in session at The Bishops on Wednesday, February 19 from 7:30 to 9pm. There will be displays, information sheets and a chance to meet the leaders and new executive. Come along and share your memories and artefacts from Scouting in years gone by, informally enquire about Scouting and whether it would be suitable for your children, offer to run a session with the young people on your skill, hobby or business or even volunteer to help at the weekly meetings.

More information and all offers of help gratefully received to: Rosie Davies (Chair) on 01437 720456 or Geraint Michael (Leader) on 07974799087.

Community

Narbelles WI support Food Bank with festive donation

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3 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

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1 day 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

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1 day 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)