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Tenby: RNLI praised for saving man’s life

Published

9 years ago

June 29, 2017

Tom Sinclair

RNLI: Praised for saving the man’s life

RNLI LIFEGUARDS who resuscitated a man found unconscious and not breathing in a beach car park have been praised for their rescue efforts.

The charity’s lifeguards were alerted by a member of the public at about noon yesterday (Jun 28) to a man who had collapsed in the car park at Tenby South Beach.

Senior RNLI lifeguard George Stottor, who was returning from training at Tenby Castle Beach at the time, was first to respond.

Kirk Lester, Senior Lifeguard on duty at Tenby South Beach, immediately called for an ambulance and other support, while fellow duty lifeguards Angus Wyatt and Katie Sutton took first aid equipment and the automated external defibrillator (AED) and joined George in the car park.

George, Angus and Katie found the collapsed man, who was around 60 years old, lying face down unconscious and not breathing.

After carrying out an initial survey of the casualty, the lifeguards, who are all fully first aid trained, immediately started CPR while readying the AED. Working as a team they carried out between 10 and 15 minutes of resuscitation before the man’s heart started beating, he started breathing again and slowly he regained consciousness.

By this time the lifeguard team had been joined by firefighters from Tenby Fire Station, who joined the resuscitation efforts, closely monitoring the man’s condition as he continued to regain consciousness. They made him comfortable until an ambulance arrived to take him to hospital a short time later.

RNLI Lifeguard Supervisor Chris Rigby, who arrived on scene shortly after the man regained consciousness, said: “We were all glad to be able to help this man and we really hope he makes a full and speedy recovery.

“The lifeguards involved in responding to this incident worked together with the local firefighters as a team and when faced with a serious situation their training kicked in to provide an immediate and crucial response.

“As well as being able to respond to water emergencies, our lifeguards are casualty care trained to a high standard and can provide lifesaving treatment in and around the beach environment. We would always encourage people to come to the lifeguard units on our beaches and ask for help if they see anyone in need of assistance on or near the beach.”

Community

Milford Haven Sea Cadets celebrate offshore voyage success

Published

8 hours ago

June 8, 2026

Tom Sinclair

SIX CADETS from Milford Haven Sea Cadets and Royal Marines Cadets have completed a challenging week-long offshore voyage aboard T.S. John Jerwood.

The cadets took to the water for a demanding but enjoyable week, gaining a number of qualifications despite difficult weather conditions.

The unit congratulated all six cadets on their achievements and thanked the Sea Cadet Offshore team for making the voyage possible.

A spokesperson said: “Voyages like this are only made possible by the brilliant Sea Cadet Offshore team. Thank you for the amazing work you do to allow this amazing opportunity to be possible.

“BZ all!”

The Milford Haven unit also thanked West Wales District Sea Cadets, South West Area Sea Cadets, Sea Cadets Offshore, South West Area Senior Staff Officer, and RFCA for Wales for their support.

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Nearly 100 attend Big Green Service at St Davids Cathedral

Published

10 hours ago

June 8, 2026

Tom Sinclair

COMMUNITY EVENT CELEBRATES FAITH, NATURE AND ACTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE

NEARLY 100 people gathered at St Davids Cathedral for the Big Green Service, a celebration of faith, community action and care for the natural world.

The service brought together worshippers, local churches and chapels, members of the Cathedral congregation, and visitors from across the world.

Those taking part included EcoDewi, Erw Dewi, Hope Worship Band, the Cathedral Choristers, Canon Sheridan, Ysgol Penrhyn Dewi, Mamgu Welshcakes, the refreshments team, Cathedral staff and volunteers.

Visitors also attended from California, Philadelphia, Belgium, Malaysia and Patagonia.

Organisers said the event was a reminder to be grateful for the planet and to continue working together to protect it for future generations.

Community

Tenby 10k raises more than £20,000 for Paul Sartori

Published

11 hours ago

June 8, 2026

Tom Sinclair

A POPULAR Tenby road race has raised more than £20,000 for Paul Sartori Hospice at Home.

Runners and sponsors taking part in last year’s Tenby 10k raised £20,559.07 for the Pembrokeshire charity, which provides hospice care to people in their own homes.

The race, organised by Waterfront Community Runners, took place in October 2025 and was well supported by locals and visitors, who lined the route through the town to cheer on competitors.

Laura Hugman, Chief Executive of Paul Sartori, has now received the cheque, presented by a selection of those who took part in the event.

This year’s Tenby 10k will take place on Sunday, October 25, 2026, on a closed-road, two-lap course through the centre of Tenby.

More than 400 runners have already signed up, with entries now past 40 per cent capacity and organisers expecting the event to sell out again.

Anyone wishing to take part can enter at www.waterfrontcommunityrunners.co.uk.

All proceeds from this year’s race will again be donated to the Paul Sartori Foundation.

Caption:

Laura Hugman, Chief Executive of Paul Sartori, receives the cheque from Tenby 10k runners and organisers.