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Preseli Venture re-launches experience packages

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8 years ago

June 16, 2017

LEADING coastal activity adventure experts Preseli Venture have re-launched their eco corporate experience packages with expertly designed programmes.

The packages follow UNTWO’s push towards eco-tourism, with 2017 being named the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development. From June 2017 Preseli’s refurbished 5 star eco lodge will re-open, with new all-inclusive corporate packages.

Preseli Venture, located on the award-winning Pembrokeshire coastline, is run by a team of experienced professionals who strive to offer worthwhile experiential programmes. Preseli is regarded as one of Wales’ leading sustainable tourism businesses actively involved in the wider community creating and retaining jobs for local residents.

“Sustainable adventure tourism can be defined as ‘tourism that takes full account of its current, and future, economic, social and environmental impacts, whilst addressing the needs of visitors, the industry, the environment and host communities,” Preseli Venture Owner, Sophie Hurst, stated.

Preseli Venture has over 28 years’ experience and have established a range of corporate packages to help businesses develop sustainable working relationships. The packages include a wealth of activities along Pembrokeshire’s coastline from coasteering and sea kayaking to woodland orienteering and problem solving, beach art and fishing trips, all conducted by expert guides.

WHAT’S NEW?

Preseli have introduced a number of corporate packages that promote wellbeing and mindfulness in the workplace. The packages include resilience in the workplace, corporate away days, team building along with incentives and retreats.

The programmes can be individually tailored to ability levels and group aspirations, whilst focusing on creating a relaxed atmosphere that allows colleagues to develop valuable communication skills.

The eco lodge has received a complete refurbishment featuring new furnishings and solid oak wood floors providing high standard, modern accommodation. Preseli continues to support local businesses with a food menu that features locally caught seafood as well as introducing a range of Pembrokeshire beers and ales to the bar menu.

Preseli’s core belief is combining the natural surroundings with fun and challenging activities. The emphasis on the importance of low impact, truly sustainable methods is at the heart of everything they do, in order to preserve the natural environment within the only truly coastal national park in the UK.

Preseli has a successful business relationship with the National Trust, offering corporate volunteering packages. Both organizations select sustainability as a key business ethos alongside protecting Pembrokeshire’s pristine coastline.

Preseli hope their new corporate offerings will provide a chance for businesses to socalise in a relaxed environment helping to refocus attitudes and boost creativity. The new packages align with the move towards creating a sustainable future for tourism within the sector.

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St Davids lights up for annual Christmas tree and wreath contest

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35 minutes ago

December 5, 2025

Tom Sinclair

Menevia WI, Girl Guides and local groups among the winners at a packed Cross Square event

CHARITIES, schools and community groups lit up St Davids on 29 November 2025, showcasing creativity, craftsmanship and festive spirit as hundreds gathered in Cross Square for the annual Christmas Tree and Wreath Competition.

The winners were chosen by public vote. Taking first place in the adults’ category was Menevia WI, whose extraordinary tree, nativity scene and decorations were ingeniously created from a clothes airer and wooden pegs.

Second place went to the City Council Coffee and Chat Group with a thoughtful Christmas-and-Remembrance design, featuring hand-knitted red, white and blue decorations. St Davids RNLI secured third with a lifeboat-themed tree celebrating their lifesaving work.

In the children’s category, St Davids Girl Guides took the top spot with a charming design featuring “Girl-Guide-ified” Santas, tents and the iconic Guide logo. Ysgol Penrhyn Dewi (YPD) came second with a colourful puzzle-themed tree carrying the message: “In this school you are a special piece of the puzzle.” Close behind in third place was Brawdy Hayscastle YFC with an inventive cow-themed Christmas tree.

The wreath category also highlighted the community’s talent. The Drifters claimed first place with a striking star-shaped wreath, while Lego Church secured second with a brilliantly crafted Lego design. Third place went to Rebecca Thornton for her beautifully knitted wreath featuring Santa and his reindeer.

As the Christmas lights were switched on and Cross Square filled with families, the event once again showcased the creativity and community spirit that make Wales’s smallest city shine at Christmas.

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Haverfordwest’s first memory tree brings community together this Christmas

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4 hours ago

December 5, 2025

Tom Sinclair

Spud Box is delighted to launch a brand-new festive initiative for the people of Pembrokeshire – Haverfordwest’s first Memory Tree, now open to the public at our premises.

The idea, inspired by Drew from The Big Pembs Panto, invites members of the community to write and hang personal messages on the tree. These can be tributes to loved ones, cherished memories, or simple Christmas wishes.

The project has been created to give people a meaningful way to connect during the festive season. All materials – including paper, plastic pockets and ribbon – are provided free of charge. Visitors are also welcome to enjoy complimentary hot drinks, kindly supplied by Connect: Pembrokeshire, along with mince pies donated by Brakes.

Anyone who prefers to create their message at home can bring it in, and the team will be happy to help attach it to the tree.

Donations are being encouraged in support of Sandy Bear Children’s Bereavement Charity, making the Memory Tree both a reflective and charitable community event.

The tree itself looks spectacular thanks to Sion from DSR Batteries, who supplied the lighting. The project has also received generous support from Marty at Sandy Bear Children’s Bereavement Charity and Pure West Radio. Spud Box welcomes other community groups or organisations who wish to get involved.

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Pembrokeshire Lottery makes Superdraw winner’s Christmas extra special

Published

2 days ago

December 3, 2025

Tom Sinclair

ONE lucky Pembrokeshire Lottery player has scooped a festive windfall after winning the £10,000 Christmas Superdraw held on Wednesday 3 December.

The winner, Mr Damon McGarvie, formerly of Milford Haven and now living in Llangwm, was selected with lucky number 41475. He plays through a salary-deduction scheme run by his employer, Pembrokeshire County Council.

Mr McGarvie’s name was announced live on Radio Pembrokeshire, after which the Pembrokeshire Lottery team made contact and presented him with his cheque later that day.

Speaking after the win, Mr McGarvie said he and his wife will be jetting off on a once-in-a-lifetime holiday over the festive period, thanks to the surprise Christmas windfall.

Pembrokeshire Lottery Manager Abigail Owens said:
“I am so pleased for Mr McGarvie. He has contributed to the Pembrokeshire Lottery for many years, and it is only by the continued support of our players that we are able to assist so many local businesses with interest-free funding from the loan fund.”

The regular weekly £2,000 draws continue in the run-up to the January Superdraw, which will offer a £4,000 prize.

To sign up or order Pembrokeshire Lottery gift subscriptions for Christmas, call 01646 690800.

Photo caption: Damon McGarvie with his winner’s cheque.