The Digital Community Support team – here to help

Published

7 months ago

October 13, 2023

DO YOU, or a friend or family member, need support with digital technology?

Would you like to know how to use a smartphone, tablet, an Alexa, or another digital device?

Pembrokeshire County Council’s digital community support team are urging you to contact them if you’d like some help, as Get Online Week approaches (16-22 October).

Matthew Wall from the team said: “We’re here to help anyone who wants to get to grips with digital technology, and is unsure about where to start.”

The team also gives advice on how digital technology can support you in your home – and provides devices on loan.

The following support is provided:

One to one support to build up your skills and confidence
Help to access digital equipment and connectivity
Information on what online activities and training are available
Face to face training sessions locally
Help for groups who want to access digital equipment

Matthew said they recently helped David, an older man in Pembroke, who wanted to stay in contact with his wife while she was unable to move about their home due to illness.

“First we loaned him an Echo Dot to communicate with his wife while he was pottering around the house and in the garden,” he said

“After using the device he decided to purchase a video doorbell to allow him to talk to visitors and explain that he may be a bit longer answering the door.

“To support that we loaned him an Echo Show which would allow him to view the video doorbell from the kitchen on a bigger screen than his phone.

“It also allowed him to communicate with whoever was at the door.

“This is just one example of the many ways we can help people in Pembrokeshire. Please get in touch if you’d like any advice or support.”

The digital community support team will be holding a drop-in information session with PAVS at the Riverside Library in Haverfordwest on Monday (16^th October) from 10am to 3pm.

“Drop in, ask questions, and get support to get online,” said Matthew. “There’s also free data via a databank for those that meet the criteria.”

The digital community support team is funded by Welsh Government.

If you have any questions or would like support, please phone 01437 764551 and ask for Digital Community Support or email [email protected]

Jailed for breaching domestic violence protection order

Published

27 mins ago

May 19, 2024

Court Reporter

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

Published

1 hour ago

May 19, 2024

Tom Sinclair

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

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2 hours ago

May 19, 2024

Tom Sinclair

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.