News
The Herald helping hand community project continues
FRIDAY’S in The Herald office are normally a day where we can take the foot off the gas and start thinking about the next edition of the newspaper.
We normally have a flick through the paper over a coffee and have a chat about things in the pipeline for next week.
Last Friday, October 30, was a bit different though, we weren’t sipping a coffee or taking it easy, we were out and about around Johnston and Milford Haven as part of our community project; Helping Hands.
During the first Lockdown earlier this year, we knew we had to help older and more vulnerable people in our community the only way we could, with food, with milk, with eggs, with whatever we could beg for or borrow off of generous local businesses who, like us, wanted to help but didn’t know how to in a world of social distancing and shielding those with underlying health conditions.
So, we filled up one of our vans, normally used for delivering newspapers, with as many essential things as we could lay our grubby mitts on and we went to areas with sheltered housing, whether it be for the elderly or the vulnerable, we knew we had to help those people first.
This time around though, we could organise, we could plan and we could make sure that the help offered by the amazing people behind Pembrokeshire businesses got to those who needed it the most as soon as possible.
Behind our masks and hand sanitiser, we packed bags full and gave them out to grateful members of our community, we, like those supporting us, want everyone to know that even in the worst of times, we stand together and we help each other out, not for praise or column inches, because it’s the only thing to do when we’re all up against it.
The gratitude we could just about make out behind the masks was enough, and if it wasn’t for our supporters and their super-human selflessness and generosity then we simply couldn’t have been able to help as many people as we have.
We need help to do more, we need supporters so that our Helping Hand can be offered to as many local people as possible. We won’t stop trying to help and we won’t stop being grateful that we can help people during the toughest of times and it’s obvious from the level of support that we’re not alone.
To local businesses: thank you, thank you so very much for giving all you can to help us help others and every week this lockdown continues we will continue giving all we can so that the most vulnerable people never have to feel cut-off or alone, every little action makes a truly profound difference.
A massive thank-you to these local business who gave a helping hand:
VC Gallery
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheVCGallery
Website: https://www.thevcgallery.com/
Marks Autos
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Marksautosdiagnostics
Website: http://www.marks-autos.co.uk/
Prendergast Butchers
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PrendergastButchers
Website: http://prendergastbutchers.co.uk/
Peter Kidney Boiler Maintenance
Telephone: 07968315350
T & S MOTORS
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tandsmotors199
Telephone: 01437 890199
Williams Sheds Ltd.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Williams-Sheds-Ltd-2095772077335776
Website: http://www.willsheds.co.uk/
Clever Cloggs
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CleverCloggsHaverfordwest
Website: https://clevercloggs.uk/
S.Craig & Sons Ltd
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SCraig-Sons-Ltd-520185294759029t
Website: https://www.scraigandsonsfloorscreeding.co.uk/
Honeyborough Garage
Telephone: 01646 603 838
Address: Unit 6, Honeyborough Ind Est, Neyland
H.R. Havard & Sons
Telephone: 01437 762 751
Website https://www.hrhavardandson.co.uk/
The First & Last
Telephone: 01646 682687
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themaynardspembrokedock
Brocklis Bitumen Limited
Telephone: 07851 778 236
Address: 49 Harfod Cwnin, Carmarthenshire, SA31 2AT
Mike Howling Car Sales
Telephone: 01437 899 355
Website https://www.mikehowlinmotors.co.uk/car-sales/
Nisa – Hakin
Telephone: 01646 278150
Address: 1 Wellington Road, Hakin
Terry’s Tiles
Telephone: 01646 601121
Website: www.terrystiles.co.uk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Terrys-Tiles-387289311351538
Business
Expansion for Ashmole & Co with acquisition of Jones Ward Accountants
CHARTERED, Certified Accountants, Ashmole & Co, are delighted to announce their expansion following the acquisition of JonesWard accountancy firm in Carmarthen.
Ashmole & Co Carmarthen has today taken over JonesWard who have closed their office in Lammas Street, Carmarthen. All JonesWard staff, including Ian Jones and James Ward, have transferred over to Ashmole & Co and will be based in the Old School, the Quay, Carmarthen.
JonesWard informed their clients that the administrative burden of running a practice had increased significantly over recent years due to the constant changing money laundering and tax regulations, software requirements and so on. Over the past 12 months it had become more challenging to maintain the level of service they had been used to providing.
Ian Jones said, “We feel Ashmole & Co share the same values as us and have the necessary expertise and resources to ensure we can continue to provide the personal touch and level of service clients have been accustomed to. Myself and James are not retiring but we will be supported by Ashmole & Co’s partners and staff from now on in their Carmarthen office.”
Ashmole & Co partners Sharon George, Carwyn Morgan and Vinal Patel will strive to ensure JonesWard clients will continue to receive the high quality of service they are used to.
Vinal Patel, Partner with Ashmole & Co said, “It is our priority to make the transition as smooth as possible with all employees of JonesWard having already transferred to Ashmole & Co and are now based in our office on the Quay in Carmarthen. We look forward to meeting our new clients and working closely with them to meet their needs in the future.”
Ashmole & Co Chartered and Certified Accountants have been established since 1897 and are one of the largest accountancies and auditing practices in south Wales, now operating from thirteen offices throughout south and west Wales including Swansea, Carmarthen, Haverfordwest and Ammanford.
Charity
Fundraiser to take on epic 87k steps challenge to raise funds for Withybush
SAM Faulkner is challenging himself to walk 87,000 steps in one day to raise funds for the Cardiac Care Unit at Withybush Hospital in memory of his father.
Sam will be walking along the Brecon and Monmouth Canal from Brecon to Rogerstone in Newport.
Sam said: “Since losing my Dad last year, I made a personal commitment to do something to raise money every year for the Cardiac Care Unit at Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest who looked after my Dad so well in his final days.
“I will be challenging myself to complete 87,000 steps in a day on July 20th 2024 – 1,000 steps for every year of my Dad’s life. I’ll be walking around 40 miles in about 10 hours.
“Canal walks were always a firm favourite of mine and my Dad’s, with many days spent walking along the Grand Union in Northamptonshire when I was growing up.
“My family and I, and the unit at the hospital, would be beyond grateful for anything supporters could give. Thank you ever so much in advance.”
Katie Hancock, Pembrokeshire Fundraising Officer, said: “We’d like to say a huge good luck to Sam with his challenge. Thank you so much for dedicating your time to raise more funds for the Cardiac Care Unit.
“The support of our local communities enables us to provide services over and above what the NHS can provide in the three counties of Hywel Dda and we are extremely grateful for every donation we receive.”
You can donate to Sam’s fundraiser here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/sam-faulkner-1712508280259?newPage=true&fbclid=IwAR2tyVVQVea0DLQelSsrp7Ie2CKjX0jXGnwndR_tBKL-Av2kv8f5nchEolw
For more details about the charity and how you can help support local NHS patients and staff, go to www.hywelddahealthcharities.org.uk
Business
Dragon LNG explores integration of LNG and CO2 liquefaction processes
DRAGON LNG, based in Waterston, Milford Haven, recently announced a significant step towards sustainable energy solutions.
The company awarded a contract to Worley, global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts, to conduct a comprehensive feasibility study.
The study is focussing on exploring the potential benefits of integrating LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas)
regasification and CO2 (Carbon Dioxide) liquefaction processes at Dragon LNG’s facilities. This integration holds promise for a more efficient operation, with the potential to reduce energy consumption, carbon intensity and the levelized cost of CO2 export not only at the Dragon site but also for Haven industry companies.
If feasible, the technology at Dragon would support wider collaboration with RWE Pembroke Net Zero Centre, whose CO2 would be transported to the Dragon facility for processing before being shipped via non-pipeline transport (NPT) to carbon sequestration sites.
Key aspects to be addressed in the feasibility study include:
- Technical Solutions: Worley will evaluate various technical approaches to seamlessly integrate LNG and
- CO2 liquefaction processes, ensuring optimal energy efficiency and effectiveness.
- Carbon Intensity Reduction: Dragon LNG is committed to sustainability, and the study will assess how the integration of processes can contribute to lowering the carbon intensity of operations, aligning with broader environmental goals.
- Economic Viability: Understanding the financial implications is crucial. The study will delve into the levelized cost of CO2 and other economic factors to determine the feasibility and financial benefits of the proposed integration.
Commenting on the partnership, a spokesperson for Dragon LNG stated, “We are excited to collaborate with Worley on this important initiative. As a responsible energy provider, Dragon LNG is continuously seeking innovative ways to enhance our operations while minimizing our environmental footprint. This feasibility study represents a significant step towards achieving those objectives.”
Worley’s expertise in engineering and consultancy services including in the CO2 and LNG sectors makes them an ideal partner for this endeavour. Their track record of delivering sustainability solutions aligns perfectly with the ambitious goals of Dragon LNG.
This collaboration underscores Dragon LNG’s commitment to driving sustainable practices within the energy sector. By exploring the integration of LNG regasification and CO2 liquefaction processes, the company aims to pave the way for a cleaner, more efficient energy future with their ambition of a net zero terminal by 2029.
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