Community

Get creative with the Torch Theatre this summer

Published

2 years ago

June 30, 2023

FROM script writing to performing and learning theatre making skills – the Torch Theatre, Milford Haven is offering all of this and more this summer with our renowned annual Summer Schools. The schools are for people of all ages and will be led by the Torch Theatre’s in-house professional team.

There are two events to choose from Tall Tales (age seven to 11) and Hear Us Roar (age 11 to 18) with all these activities supported by The Ingles Charitable Trust and The Port of Milford Haven.

TALL TALES is the first event of the Summer Schools programme and will take place daily from Monday 31 July through to Friday 4 August. The sessions run from 10am to 3pm and will see participants create their own fairy tale filled with fantastic adventures and magical quests.

The second Summer School is Hear Us Roar and will be held from Monday 7 August to Friday 11 August with daily sessions starting at 10am until 4pm. In just a week, the young people will create a short play exploring the things that matter to them – involving improvisation, script writing, and devising techniques.

We haven’t forgotten about those aged 18+. For the first time ever, we are offering an adult’s evening summer school. Show off! runs Monday 21 August to Saturday 26 August, with sessions Monday to Friday running from 6pm to 9pm, and Saturday running all day from 10am to 9pm (including a showcase performance in our studio space). Spend a week of evening sessions developing your skills in performing with expert tutors.

All these provisions include a sharing at the end of the week at no additional cost, where up to four guests can come to watch.

Tim Howe is the Senior Manager for Youth & Community and is eagerly looking forward to welcoming people to the Summer Schools. He said:

“Come along and be creative, and most of all have fun and make new friends! You might not want to be in the limelight and appear on stage, you may prefer to be behind the scenes, writing and directing. We can cater for all abilities, and we offer the warmest of welcomes to all with our inclusive and accessible sessions.”

Tim added: “We are aware that finances are tight and we are more than happy to discuss payment plans with you so that you can take part with us, after all, theatre is for everyone.”

Keep an eye on the Torch Theatre’s social media page and website for news our autumn activities such as the adult community choir Torch Voices, Adult Creative Writing session and Skill Building sessions, as well as our flagship Youth Theatre programme for young people aged seven to 18. Visit the ‘Get Involved’ area of the website.”

To book your place on our summer schools, contact the Torch Theatre Box Office on (01646) 695267.

Charity

Ffynnon Community Resilience CIC creates green spaces with exciting new garden package

Published

10 hours ago

March 10, 2025

Richard Lewis

FFYNNON Community Resilience CIC are going green in 2025 thanks to new garden from Keep Wales Tidy.

Ffynnon Community Resilience CIC will be creating a new orchard garden in Pembrokeshire to benefit nature and the local community. Environmental charity Keep Wales Tidy will be installing the garden and providing all the plants, tools and materials for free through its Local Places for Nature scheme.

Jo Denham from Ffynnon Community Resilience CIC said: “Our group of community allotmenteers have been so excited to receive the garden package from Keep Wales Tidy.

“We chose to put in a communally accessible fruit cage with an array of different bushes, and it’s been really fun installing it and choosing what to put in there.”

Keep Wales Tidy’s Local Places for Nature scheme offers communities free garden packages that range from small gardening projects to orchards and large-scale makeovers. 1,300 gardens have been created and restored across Wales since it was launched in 2020. Groups and organisations of all shapes and sizes have benefited, including emergency services, youth groups, sports clubs, animal homes and disability charities.

Chief Executive for Keep Wales Tidy Owen Derbyshire said: “Creating thriving green spaces not only benefits the health and wellbeing of individuals but strengthens our communities.

“We are delighted that groups, like Ffynnon Community Resilience CIC can make a real difference through the Local Places for Nature scheme, and we are grateful to Welsh Government for their ongoing support.

“I can’t wait to see the orchard garden take shape over the coming weeks and months.”

Keep Wales Tidy’s initiative is part of the wider Welsh Government ‘Local Places for Nature’ programme committed to creating, restoring and enhancing nature ‘on your doorstep’.

Community

Community comes together for Big Haverfordwest Litter Pick

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1 day ago

March 9, 2025

Tom Sinclair

HAVERFORDWEST residents joined forces to clean up the town in a community-driven litter pick organised by Haverfordwest Town Council, HaverHub, and Haverfordwest Heritage.

The event, which saw volunteers collecting rubbish to improve the town’s appearance, was attended by County Councillor Thomas Tudor, who represents the Castle Ward on Pembrokeshire County Council.

Cllr Tudor said: “It was lovely to participate in and help with the Big Haverfordwest Litter Pick. I’d like to thank everyone who attended today—this will be the first of many similar initiatives for Haverfordwest, the County Town of Pembrokeshire.”

The initiative is expected to become a regular event to maintain cleanliness and encourage civic pride.

Community

Cawl competition celebrates International Women’s Day in Pembroke

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2 days ago

March 8, 2025

Tom Sinclair

PEMBROKE marked International Women’s Day on Saturday (Mar 8) with a successful cawl competition, bringing the community together to celebrate and support local women.

The event, organised by Pembroke Town Team, saw participants enjoy a variety of cawl, including vegetarian and vegan options, from Gio Recchia Pizza Contemporanea, Watermans Arms, Buddy’s Baked, and Will’s of Pembroke.

A key highlight was the inspiring speeches from local women who play a vital role in the community. Information stalls were also present, with groups such as New Pembrokeshire Pride, Pembroke Street Pastors, and Lamphey WI sharing resources and support.

Local businesswomen showcased their products, offering visitors the chance to browse and buy from a range of stalls.

The event was made possible thanks to a donation from Pembrokeshire Women, which organisers said played a crucial role in ensuring the day’s success. Volunteers, including Lisa Boswell, Angela Marston Halifax, Rhian Cowen, Ness Moseley, Ann Mortenson, and Tegan, worked tirelessly to keep things running smoothly, with Lewis George stepping up as compere.

Organisers thanked all those who attended, saying the support from the community made the event truly special.