News
Pembrokeshire Volunteering Award 2022 nomination deadline approaches
WITH the Deadline for nominations on September 30, there is not long left to nominate a Volunteer or group of Volunteers for a Pembrokeshire Volunteering Award 2022.
Do you have a person or group in mind who you think makes a difference to people and who you’d like to nominate for an award? Have you nominated someone before? If not, why not spend five minutes thinking about your organisation – is there someone who you think should receive a nomination? What about a group who you know make a real difference to people’s lives in the work they do voluntarily? Would you like to nominate them?
The Pembrokeshire Volunteering Awards are a chance to shine a light on the, often, unsung heroes in the voluntary sector – the volunteers.
Volunteers give their time and commitment to organisations across Pembrokeshire, without them so much just wouldn’t happen.
This is our chance to thank them for everything they do and let them know how much we value them.
There are 7 different categories, from individual and group categories (including board/ trustees) to an individual category for those who volunteering has made a difference to the life of that volunteer (Mary Sigley Award).
Finalists will be contacted by PAVS and invited to attend an Awards Ceremony, supported by South Hook LNG, in the Autumn.
This event is subject to any restrictions in activity which may be in place at the time and may be virtual.
To complete a nomination form you will need the permission of the volunteer and need to know a little bit about them – and their volunteering (and not be related to them).
There is a ‘Top tips’ form, and a nomination form (word document) here https://padlet.com/volforpembs/celebrate
If you would like to know more, please email [email protected]
Crime
Jailed for breaching domestic violence protection order
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
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
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.
Quote reference: 24000446140
Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555111, or visiting crimestoppers-uk.org.
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