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30th Playday attracts over 1,000 to Scolton Manor

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PEMBROKESHIRE celebrated 30 years of the national Playday in style with approximately one thousand visitors to a family play event at Scolton Manor, with lots of free, fun activities for all ages.

After a wet start, the weather brightened up and children enjoyed jiving to live Samba music from Samba Doc, and taking part in a procession around the grounds.

They learnt circus skills, played hide and seek in the woods, cooked marshmallows over campfires, painted their parents’ faces, and much more – including creating ‘sock noodles’ and playing in an sunflower maze in the walled garden created from the planting of 10,000 sunflower seeds.

Playday was co-ordinated by Pembrokeshire County Council and supported by community organisations and groups from all over the County who offered activities – plus plenty of ideas for low-cost or free things for families to do at home or outdoors.

Organiser Damian Golden said: I would like to thank each of the activity providers for again volunteering their time and providing a myriad of amazing activities for all of the families who came along and had fun. I’d also like to thank the six young volunteers who didn’t stop all day.

“The feedback has been fantastic with parents and children telling us what a brilliant time they had.  It was a wonderful way to celebrate this year’s 30th anniversary Playday event.  Here’s to another wonderful 30 years!”

Cllr David Lloyd, Cabinet Member for Education, said it was a ‘remarkable event’.

He said: “Although it was affected by the rain at the beginning of day, the enthusiasm of the volunteers overcame that, and the children obviously loved the event. The range of activities was wonderful.”

He added: “I really want to say thank you to all those who pulled it together. Their commitment and generosity of spirit were admirable.”

Cllr Lloyd added that he represented Cllr Tessa Hodgson, Cabinet Member for Social Services and Children’s Services at the event, who offered her apologies as she was unable to attend.

Jeanette Clark, Chair of Pembrokeshire Play Partnership, added that it was wonderful to see so many families having such a good time and extended thanks to all who contributed to making the day a success.

Damian Golden said he was grateful to local businesses Grahams, Sainsburys, Tesco, Morrisons, and Haverfordwest Plumbing for contributing resources.

Playday is intended to highlight the importance of play in children’s lives. To celebrate Playday, children, young people and communities get together and play at hundreds of community events across the UK.

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Tigers second division Cup Champions

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In a thrilling Pembrokeshire Division Two Cup final under the floodlights of Bridge Meadow Stadium, fans witnessed an epic battle between Monkton Swifts reserves and Johnston. Despite Monkton Swifts reserves being touted as favorites, Johnston proved their mettle from the outset.

The game kicked off with a burst of energy as Johnston’s center half, Craig Bendall, seized an early opportunity to put his team ahead just ten minutes into the match. However, Monkton Swifts’ prolific Scotsman, Davis, swiftly responded with an equalizer, showcasing the resilience of the favourites.

The momentum shifted again when the dynamic duo of Alfie and Scott Crawford of Johnston orchestrated a beautifully executed goal, putting Johnston back in the lead at 2-1.

As the game progressed, Monkton Swifts brought in reinforcements, including Ben Steele, to regain control. Their efforts paid off when Jordan Kilby leveled the score at 2-2 with just under 20 minutes remaining.

But the Crawfords had other plans. Combining once more, Scott provided the assist for Alfie, who coolly finished to put Johnston ahead once again.

With time running out, Monkton Swifts launched a relentless onslaught in search of an equalizer. However, Johnston’s defense held firm, defying the odds to clinch the Division Two Cup title in a memorable victory.

The match showcased the passion and determination of both teams, with Johnston emerging as deserving champions in a fiercely contested final at Bridge Meadow Stadium.

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Police investigating attempted burglary at Haverfordwest shop

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POLICE in Pembrokeshire are investigating an attempted burglary at No.37 Food and Wine shop on High Street, Haverfordwest, at about 3am on Wednesday, April 3.

A window was smashed and the door handle broken.

Police said: “If you have any information that could help enquiries, please get in touch with PC 195 Tayler, either by: https://bit.ly/DPPContactOnline, by emailing [email protected], or by calling 101.

“Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555111, or visiting crimestoppers-uk.org.”

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Don’t forget to vote on Thursday, May 2

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THURSDAY, May 2 is your chance to vote for the Dyfed-Powys Police and Crime Commissioner.

Don’t forget to use your vote and head to your local polling station between 7am and 10pm.

They are elected by the public to hold Chief Constables and the police force to account on their behalf.

A Police and Crime Commissioner’s job is to set the police budget and make sure it is spent effectively, appoint the local police forces Chief Constables, set police and crime plans in collaboration with residents and work closely with the local council and other organisations on these plans. 

This is the first election in Wales where you will need photographic ID to vote. 

Accepted forms of ID include a UK, European Economic Area (EEA) or Commonwealth passport or drivers’ licence; and some concessionary travel passes, such as an older person’s bus pass or an Oyster 60+ card. Voters will be able to use expired ID if they are still recognisable from the photo.

Or you may have applied for a Voter Authority Certificate which is also accepted. 

If you plan on taking your Postal Vote to a polling station or County Hall main reception remember to fill in a vote return form. Without the completed form those postal vote(s) will be rejected. 

You can only hand in your own postal vote, and postal votes for up to five other people.

You can find out more about the Police and Crime Commissioner Elections online (opens in new window). 

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