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Tenby footballer chosen to play at World Transplant Games
A LOCAL footballer, Adam Hughes, from Tenby, has been selected to play for the Great Britain Transplant Football team in the World Transplant Games.
Adam was diagnosed with Chronic Kidney Failure in April 2013. Having undergone nearly 18 months of daily dialysis for 10 hours at a time, he was given a new lease of life when he received a Kidney Transplant in October 2014.
A very keen sportsman and footballer, Adam continued to partake in sports across the county, more recently a player manager role for Carew AFC in the Pembrokeshire League, a five a side league for Gobaith Cymru FC (a south Wales transplant charity team) and the Wales Transplant Team.
The Rhondda based Gobaith Cymru FC (hope for Wales), was set up by liver transplantee Ywain Shakespeare for those who have received or waiting for a transplant, or those experiencing Mental Health difficulties.
Whilst playing for Transplant Wales, Adam ‘caught the eye’ of the British Selectors and was invited to trial for the Great British Transplant Team last autumn.
Following his successful trial, he will be representing Great Britain in the World Transplant Games in August 2019 at Gateshead International Stadium.
Transplant Sport does not receive any funding and all the athletes have to support
their own expenditure. This includes paying a registration fee of £425, purchasing kit at £325 and paying all their own travel and accommodation costs. In addition there will be squad training sessions pre the games at Warwick University.
Adam will also be representing the Wales team at the GB Transplant games which are this year being held in Newport, Gwent in July.
A GoFundMe page has been set up to assist Adam with his expenditure, those wishing to support Adam can do so by searching for ‘Adam John Hughes Transplant Sport’.
All funds will be used strictly to assist Adam in his Transplant Sport expenses, any surplus will be donated to the Kidney Wales Charity.
Adam previously worked at The Pembrokeshire Herald as a reporter.
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Tigers second division Cup Champions
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.
Crime
Police investigating attempted burglary at Haverfordwest shop
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
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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