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Pupils uncover future careers

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8 years ago

February 1, 2018

THE ANNUAL Career Choices Day took place at Pembrokeshire College last week when almost 1,000 year 9 pupils attended talks, workshops and tasters to find out about potential future careers.

Now in its fourth year, this joint initiative between Pembrokeshire County Council and the College allowed pupils to have a day focused on their future career options. Pupils from Castle School, Milford Haven, Pembroke, Sir Thomas Picton, Tasker Milward, Ysgol Bro Gwaun, Ysgol Dewi Sant and Ysgol y Preseli enjoyed taster sessions on up to three careers of their choice.

With over 80 different careers to choose from, pupils were split in to mixed groups to attend sessions delivered by people with real experience of working in the industry.

Pupils were given advice and tips on the routes into a diverse range of careers including robotics, ecology, crime scene investigation, town planning, marketing, construction, food technology, fitness, hospitality, health related careers, creative careers, computer programming, the armed forces, journalism and engineering.

During the sessions pupils were given examples of a day in the life of each trade along with hands-on exercises from experienced professionals.

Pupils commented: “The day has been interesting, practical and fun”, “I found the day really helpful” and “I really enjoyed everything and learnt a lot.” Another said that they hadn’t realised that there were so many options available to them after leaving school.

Attending the Careers Day will help year 9 pupils to make informed choices about their future after getting a taste of what is involved.

Assistant Principal, David Evans said: “We hope that this careers day will have opened pupils’ minds to the vast array of careers on offer and will have inspired them to gain the qualifications needed to pursue their chosen career path.

“We have been able to make this an annual event thanks to the continued support of local professionals who are passionate about their careers and about inspiring future generations.”

Over 60 industry experts gave up their time to share their experiences and deliver on hands-on tasters to give pupils an insight into their careers.

Entertainment

Free screening to focus on climate and nature crisis

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60 minutes ago

May 25, 2026

Tom Sinclair

PUBLIC INVITED TO LETTERSTON EVENT HOSTED BY TRANSITION BRO GWAUN

A FREE public screening of The People’s Emergency Briefing is to be held at Letterston Memorial Hall on Friday, May 29.

The event, hosted by Transition Bro Gwaun, starts at 7:00pm, with doors opening at 6:30pm.

The screening will be introduced by Dr Sarah Beynon, of The Bug Farm, St Davids, and will be followed by a structured discussion on climate and nature risks and what they may mean for local communities.

The 50-minute film has been adapted from the National Emergency Briefing, held at Westminster Central Hall in November 2025, where more than 1,200 MPs, peers, business leaders, cultural figures, faith representatives, sports figures and media leaders gathered to hear from experts on climate and nature risks.

The briefing, introduced by Chris Packham CBE, examines the potential impact of climate and nature breakdown on food security, public health, infrastructure, the economy and national security.

Dr Beynon said: “We are in a biodiversity and climate emergency. We have destroyed over half of our wildlife. In my late father’s lifetime, we have destroyed 97% of our wildflower meadows.

“Over 80% of our habitats are in poor condition. Over 60% of our rivers are not in good health and one in five species is at risk of extinction.

“How do we want to leave this planet for future generations? Then ask yourself if you are prepared to act. If you are, the first step is to understand the issues facing us, and this film is a vital part of understanding the situation we are in so we can all step up and do something together.”

The People’s Emergency Briefing was launched nationwide in April and is now being screened in communities across the UK. Organisers say more than 300 showings have already taken place, with around 1,000 scheduled over the summer.

Further local screenings are also planned for Solva and Cardigan in June.

Transition Bro Gwaun said the Letterston event comes at a time when communities in Pembrokeshire are facing increasing pressure from severe weather, flooding, dry spells and wildfire risks.

November and December 2025 saw flooding affect many areas, with the Met Office confirming rainfall was more than 50% above average during that period.

The group said the event was not intended to be “doom and gloom”, but would also focus on practical and hopeful responses.

Henry Tufnell MP, Pembrokeshire county councillors and town and community councillors have been invited to attend.

Tom Latter, trustee at Transition Bro Gwaun, said: “TBG welcomes the opportunity to host one of many Emergency Briefing events around the UK, addressing the climate and nature crisis.

“Co-ordinated restorative action is urgently needed, and understanding of the urgency for honest commitment to resilience planning from all branches of society.”

Free tickets are available through Transition Bro Gwaun, and refreshments will be provided.

Climate

Free screening to focus on climate and nature crisis

Published

1 hour ago

May 25, 2026

Tom Sinclair