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Haverfordwest: Students inspire VC Gallery workshop

Published

9 years ago

May 10, 2017

Students give their presentation on sea pollution: Inspiring today’s workshop

THE HERALD attended The VC Gallery at High Street in Haverfordwest today (May 10), to see what exactly the group were getting up to at this week’s workshop.

Pete Jones, who regularly hosts the workshops, told The Herald: “Today (May 10) was intially supposed to be our Bartholomew Roberts workshop, but we’ve had the University of South Wales in today, and a lot of art is to do with plastic in the sea.

“They gave a brief evaluation of their work to our Wednesday group, and that inspired them to look into anti-pollution literature.”

When asked if he thinks people should educate themselves and be more aware of pollution in the sea, he said: “Quite frankly, yes. At the end of the day, 80% of our oxygen comes from the sea – it doesn’t come from the land. We need to look after our seas. They’re just been a dumping ground.”

The Herald asked Mr Jones what will be next for The Gallery. He said: “We’re going to have a look at the work we’ve done at the end of the workshop, and see about approaching the national parks with a leaflet, and see if they’d consider producing a leaflet to give out to people on the beaches.

“Next week’s workshop will be this week’s planned Bartholomew Roberts workshop. It will start off with a presentation that goes into the Golden Age of piracy between 1680 and 1730.

“There were quite a few pirates were from Pembrokeshire: Hywel Davies and Bartholomew Roberts were two of the most successful pirates of the Golden Age. One was from Little Newcaslte and the other from Milford Haven.”

If you would like to attend the workshops at The VC Gallery, you can turn up just before 12.30pm, have a cup of tea and a chat before taking part in one of their wonderful workshops.

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Milford paddling pool could close after rowdy adults seen throwing glass bottles

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2 hours ago

May 25, 2026

Tom Sinclair

MILFORD HAVEN TOWN COUNCIL has warned that the town’s paddling pool could be drained and closed if anti-social behaviour continues.

The warning follows an incident today in which rowdy adults were reportedly drinking alcohol from glass bottles inside the pool enclosure and throwing a glass bottle around.

The council also said people were seen smoking cannabis just outside the gate.

In a statement, Milford Haven Town Council said the behaviour was “highly dangerous, irresponsible and inconsiderate” and “cannot and will not be tolerated”.

The council warned: “If this sort of behaviour continues we will have no choice but to consider draining and closing the pool.”

The paddling pool is run voluntarily by a dedicated group of councillors for the benefit of local families and visitors.

The council is now urging people to act responsibly so the facility can remain open and be enjoyed safely by everyone.

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Choir to sing at ten bandstands in one day for Alzheimer’s charity

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3 hours ago

May 25, 2026

Tom Sinclair

Côr Meibion De Cymru will begin its South Wales challenge at Milford Haven before finishing in Cardiff

A WELSH male voice choir will sing at ten bandstands in one day as part of an ambitious charity challenge across South Wales.

Côr Meibion De Cymru, the South Wales Male Choir, will begin its Ten Bandstands Challenge at The Rath in Milford Haven at 7:00am on Sunday, May 31.

The choir will then travel east, performing short concerts at Tenby, Carmarthen, Kidwelly, Llandeilo, Neath, Barry Island, Penarth and Newport before finishing at Victoria Park in Cardiff at around 8:00pm.

The event is being held in aid of Alzheimer’s Society Cymru, with organisers aiming to raise £5,000.

The choir says the challenge is intended to create a “red wave of singing” across South Wales, while celebrating the Welsh male voice choir tradition and showing that it remains a powerful part of Welsh cultural life.

The full schedule is:

Milford Haven, The Rath: 7:00am to 7:20am
Tenby, Castle Hill: 8:25am to 8:45am
Carmarthen, Carmarthen Park: 9:55am to 10:15am
Kidwelly, Parc Y Bocs: 11:00am to 11:20am
Llandeilo, Penlan Park: 12:30pm to 1:00pm
Neath, Victoria Gardens: 2:00pm to 2:20pm
Barry Island, Friars Road: 3:55pm to 4:20pm
Penarth, Windsor Gardens: 5:10pm to 5:30pm
Newport, Belle Vue Park: 6:35pm to 6:55pm
Cardiff, Victoria Park: 7:50pm to 8:10pm

Organisers say timings may vary slightly depending on traffic on the day.

The challenge is being promoted as a celebration of music, community and Welsh identity, while raising money for a cause that affects families across Wales.

More information and donations are available through the choir’s JustGiving campaign.

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Police issue A477 crash appeal after five taken to hospital

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4 hours ago

May 25, 2026

Tom Sinclair

FIVE people were taken to hospital, three with serious injuries, following a collision on the A477 between Llanteg and Red Roses on Sunday (May 24).

Dyfed-Powys Police said the crash happened at around 5:00pm and involved a grey Honda Civic i-VTEC and a white Kia Soul 2.

A 23-year-old man has been arrested and remains in police custody.

Officers are appealing for anyone who was driving on the A477 at around the time of the collision, or who may have dash-cam footage of either vehicle before the crash, to come forward.

Police said visitors to Pembrokeshire who may not know the area should check their route in case they were travelling along the A477 at the relevant time.

Anyone with information can contact Dyfed-Powys Police online, by emailing [email protected], by direct message on social media, or by calling 101.

Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Quote reference: 326 of May 24.