News

Sixth form students benefit from Port partnership

Published

10 years ago

July 28, 2014

STUDENTS at Milford Haven School are benefitting from a stateof- the-art Sixth Form Study Centre thanks to a partnership formed with the Port of Milford Haven.

Following three months of construction work, the new Study Centre was officially opened last week before the current Head Boy, Head Girl, Senior Prefect Team, Governors and Port staff. Students are now able to access the latest IT equipment and their very own meeting room where they can discuss and practice presentations. Those who have recently been studying for exams have chosen the new facility as a place for revision, even in school holidays, due to the facilities available there. Head teacher at Milford Haven School Rod Francis is pleased with the new space, commenting: “We are delighted to have this opportunity to support our students in a professional environment to prepare them for independent study at university”. Mark Andrews, Corporate Affairs Director at the Port of Milford Haven, is fully supportive of the facility. He said: “Both the Port and the School are at the heart of the community in Milford Haven, so we’re happy to help ensure that the students can access the technology they need to produce the best results possible. I am particularly impressed with the new meeting room, which works on a similar basis to the Boardroom at the Port. This element of the project is just one of the ways that the Centre is helping to prepare students for university and the world of work”. Supporting the Sixth Form Study Centre is just one of the projects that the Port of Milford Haven and Milford Haven School are working together on. Other initiatives are underway with various year groups that aim to educate students on the scale of the industry that is on their doorstep, the potential careers available and to encourage young people to feedback their views on the Port’s projects.

Community

Tractor run lights up Pembrokeshire and raises funds for charity

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18 mins ago

December 21, 2024

Tom Sinclair

THE PEMBROKESHIRE ILLUMINATED TRACTOR RUN took place today (Dec 21), raising funds for two vital charities: the Catrin Vaughan Foundation and Wales Air Ambulance.

Starting at Clarbeston Road AFC at 6:00pm, the brightly lit convoy of nearly 200 tractors made its way through Withybush Hospital and Haverfordwest High Street before finishing at the Pembrokeshire County Showground.

The annual event has become a highlight of the festive calendar, drawing large crowds to witness the spectacle of tractors adorned with colourful lights and decorations.

Funds raised from the event will support the Catrin Vaughan Foundation, which provides crucial assistance to families facing hardship, and the Wales Air Ambulance, delivering life-saving emergency medical care across the region.

Organisers praised the dedication of local farmers and volunteers, whose commitment ensures the event’s continued success year after year.

(Image: Nia Marshall/Facebook)

Business

Ferry Terminal ‘extremely busy’ due to ongoing Holyhead closure

Published

8 hours ago

December 21, 2024

Tom Sinclair

PEMBROKE DOCK Ferry Terminal has been experiencing significant congestion today as ferry services remain under immense pressure following the closure of Holyhead Port earlier this month.

The disruption, caused by storm damage, has rerouted ferry traffic through Pembrokeshire, leading to long queues and crowded facilities at the terminal.

The Herald can confirm that it has been very busy today with cars, lorries, and foot passengers queuing in large numbers. Staff are working tirelessly to manage the influx, directing vehicles and assisting passengers as they prepare to board the heavily booked ferries.

A spokesperson for the Port of Milford Haven said: “We are working closely with ferry operators and local authorities to ensure traffic flows as smoothly as possible, but the sheer volume of vehicles is causing unavoidable delays.”

Travelers are being urged to arrive early for their sailings and to remain patient as the terminal operates at full capacity.

Both Stena Line and Irish Ferries have increased capacity on their Pembrokeshire routes, deploying larger vessels, including the Stena Adventurer and the MV James Joyce, to handle the surge in demand.

From our position at the terminal, our photographer has captured photos showing long lines of vehicles, groups of foot passengers carrying luggage, and port staff coordinating efforts to ease congestion.

Authorities are advising non-essential travelers to consider rescheduling their journeys where possible and to monitor updates from ferry operators closely.

(Photos: Martin Cavaney/Herald)

Community

Festive celebrations at St Davids Cathedral this weekend

Published

8 hours ago

December 21, 2024

Tom Sinclair

ST DAVIDS Cathedral is set to host two special events on Sunday (Dec 22), offering a blend of joyful participation and traditional carol singing to mark the Christmas season.

In the morning, families are invited to the Scratch Nativity at 11:00am. Attendees are encouraged to come dressed as wise men, angels, sheep, or shepherds and take part in an unrehearsed retelling of the Christmas story. Canon Leigh described the event as: “Complete, wonderful chaos for an hour… but with some poignant, thought-provoking moments to centre ourselves on the real meaning of Christmas.”

Later in the evening, the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols by Candlelight will take place at 7:00pm, featuring the Cathedral Choir. The event, steeped in tradition, will see the cathedral bathed in candlelight as carols and scripture readings fill the historic space.

Doors will open at 5:45pm for those seeking unreserved seating, and a large turnout is expected for this beloved Christmas celebration.