News

College students showcase their skills to local employers

Published

7 years ago

October 27, 2017

Tom Sinclair

PEMBROKESHIRE COLLEGE recently hosted a jobs fair to help students find out about part-time and seasonal work.

Organised by the College’s very own Employment Bureau, local employers came along to advertise their vacancies.

The Employment Bureau is a student recruitment service which is part-funded by the Welsh Government to help young people find work. The team not only advertise job vacancies but also help College students with CV writing, interview skills, finding work experience placements and job searching.

The jobs fair gave College students the opportunity to access employer and careers advice on their lunch break. Local businesses including Brains, Bluestone, B&M, Tesco, Debenhams, National Park Authority, Allt Yr Afon (Wolfscastle Country Hotel), Twr Y Felin, Preseli Venture, Army Reserves and PAVS came along to advertise their vacancies and students were also able get expert advice from Careers Wales.

Pembrokeshire College’s Employability and Community Services Manager, Janet Davies, said: “Even our full-time students can gain invaluable experience with just a few hours of work a week. The skills and independence that part-time work can give to young people can really boost their confidence and develop their skills. We’re pleased that so many local employers could come along to our jobs fair.”

Employment Bureau Consultant, Jen Dyer was pleased with the event, said: “We have great students and they don’t realise how employable they are! Meeting with employers face-to-face at our jobs fair made the whole process less intimidating for them.”

You can contact the Employment Bureau at Pembrokeshire College on 01437 753463 if you are interested in using the free recruitment service.

Crime

Jailed for breaching domestic violence protection order

Published

19 hours ago

May 19, 2024

Court Reporter

AMY Woolston, 20, of Vine Road, Johnston, Pembrokeshire, has been sentenced to six weeks in prison for breaching a domestic violence protection order.

On 15th May 2024, Woolston was found in the company of a man in a flat at The Farmers Arms, Market Street, Whitland, in violation of the order issued by Llanelli Magistrates Court on 10th May 2024.

The court deemed the offence serious due to the proximity to the original order and a previous breach involving the same victim. Woolston was not in custody and appeared unrepresented in court. Her total sentence length is 18 weeks.

The case was dealt with in Haverfordwest court on May 16.

News

Lease of former Newcastle Emlyn Courthouse approved

Published

20 hours ago

May 19, 2024

Tom Sinclair

Carmarthenshire County Council’s Cabinet has this week approved the transfer of the former Newcastle Emlyn Courthouse to Newcastle Emlyn Town Council.

The Cabinet approved a 21-year lease which will facilitate the Town Council’s plan to bring the premises back into use.

The future of the former Courthouse has been considered in detail, with the Town Council carrying out a public consultation on the community’s requirements, and the sites potential contribution to those local needs. The outcome of the consultation suggested that the local community wanted the building to be retained, refurbished and transformed into a multi- use centre.

Newcastle Emlyn Town Council intend to submit an application for funding from the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund [UKSPF] in order to pay for the necessary restoration work. The funding is conditional upon the Town Council having a lease of sufficient term on the premises.

Carmarthenshire County Council’s Cabinet Member for Resources, Cllr Alun Lenny commented: “The building as it currently stands is not needed for further use by the County Council and has been empty for some time. I welcome the Cabinet’s decision to approve the transfer of this asset to Newcastle Emlyn Town Council. The funding will ensure that the building is being used for the benefit of the town’s residents.

“This decision is in line with Carmarthenshire County Council’s Wellbeing Objectives: Enabling our communities and environment to be healthy, safe, and prosperous (Prosperous Communities).”

Crime

Teenagers fled from Pembroke RFC after setting spectators stand on fire

Published

21 hours ago

May 19, 2024

Tom Sinclair

ON MONDAY (may 16) between the hours of 16:25 and 17:00, the spectators stand of Pembroke Rugby Football Club was deliberately set on fire, police have said.

Two males, aged between 17-19, fled from the club grounds immediately after the smoke plumes were noticed.

Both males were on dark framed push bikes and wearing dark coloured hooded jumpers.

Officers are asking if anyone who has any information or has witnessed anyone acting suspiciously in the area around these times, is asked to contact police either online at: https://bit.ly/DPPContactOnline, by emailing [email protected], or by calling 101. If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech impaired text the non-emergency number on 07811 311 908.