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Record nominations received for Sport Pembrokeshire Awards

Published

3 years ago

November 9, 2023

A RECORD number of nominations have been received for the 2023 Sport Pembrokeshire Awards.

A total of 296 nominations have been received in 13 categories for individuals and teams involved in a variety of different sports.

The three finalists in each category will be announced in the Western Telegraph on 15^th November.

The overall winners will be unveiled at a gala ceremony at Folly Farm on 24^th November, organised by Sport Pembrokeshire.

The awards are sponsored by Valero, the Western Telegraph, Folly Farm, and Pure West Radio.

Cllr Rhys Sinnett, Cabinet Member for Residents’ Services, said: “It’s fantastic that we have received a record number of nominations for the Sport Pembrokeshire Awards.

“It shows that sports and the Sports Awards are going from strength to strength in our County and people want to take the opportunity to acknowledge the hard work and achievements of our local sportspeople, coaches and volunteers.”

The nominations are as follows:

(some individuals/teams received more than one nomination)

Girls U16’s

Sophie Howell (Swimming)
Jemma Nand-Lal (Golf)
Elisa Tyrell (Gymnastics)
Nina Marsh (Sailing)
Katie David (Surfing)
Chanel Griffiths (Dance)
Catrin Owens (Windsurfing)
Ava Davies (Gymnastics)
Maggi Clewitt (Gymnastics)
Matti Davies (Horse Riding)
Bronwyn Clissold (Swimming)
Imi Scourfield (Dance)
Grace Morris (Weightlifting)
Chloe John-Driscoll (Shooting)
Josie Hawke (Surfing)

Boys U16’s

Kyle Gammer (Parkour)
Kieran George (Swimming)
Reuben Lerwill (Gymnastics)
Jayden Crawford (Football)
Finn Macare (Hockey)
Ramon Siso (Football)
Finley Bruce (Running)
Macs Adams (Football)
Tomos Nicholas (Rugby, Football, Cricket)
Carter Heywood (Football)
Ned Rees-Wigmore (Hockey)
Sean Bolger (Boxing)

Club of the Year

Windswept Watersports
Haverfordweat Badminton Club
South Pembs Sharks Under 14’s
Pembrokeshire Vikings
Pembrokeshire Parkour Club
FF Dancers
Crossfit Pembrokeshire
Haverfordwest Gymnastics Club
Vibe School of Dance
Milford Waterfront Parkrun
Pembrokeshire Tri Club
Broad Haven Buccaneers Surf Lifesaving Club
Neyland Yacht Club
Haverfordwest Gymnastics Club
Blue Horizons Surf Club
Neyland Cricket Club
Pembroke Cricket Club
Haverfordwest Tennis Cub
Tenby Dolphins Swimming Club
Tavernspite Short Mat Bowls Club
Fishguard Thunderbolts
Hook Cricket Club

Junior Disability Award

Lewis Crawford (Boccia)
Ella Meacham (Paddle Ability)
Saskia Webb (Swimming)
Ioan Williams (Boccia)

Young Volunteer of the Year

Ellie Phillips (Swimming)
Leon Jarvis (Football)
YHT Ambassadors
Keira Edwards (Sailing)
Carys Ribbon (HHVCS)
Lukas Tyrrell (Sailing)
Shannon Macarney (Disability Sport)
Elizabeth Clissold (Swimming)

Junior Team

South Pembs Sharks Under 14’s (Rugby)
Pembs Schools County Football U14’s
Johnston Tigers u8’s mini football
Tenby Primary School Football Team
Kilgetty Cricket Club u13’s & u15’s
Haverfordwest Cricket Club U11’s
Fishagurd Netball Club Under 12’s
Ysgol Penrhyn Dewi Tennis Team
Neyland Pink Pirates U13’s

Unsung Hero

Andrew Richards (Rowing)
Ross Hardy (Cricket)
Jon Phillips (Parkrun Milford)
Luke Howell (Sailing)
Teresa James (Football)
Kyle Davies (Cricket, Football, Rugby)
Dave Astins (Triathlon)
Sean Hannon (Cricket)
Emyr Hughes (Ysgol Bro Gwaun)
Richard Arthur (Cricket)
Craig, Max, Toby &Tipper (Rugby)
Sam Rossiter (Cricket)
Piers Beckett (Sailing)
Dave Petrie (Cricket)
Karen Lewis (Parkrun)

Senior Team

Hook Black Diamonds T20 Cricket team
East Williamston Short Mat Bowls Club
Llangwm RFC Youth
Fishguard Thunderbolts
Milford Haven Ladies Hockey Club
Haverfordwest County AFC
Haverfordwest Ladies Rugby Team
Cresselly Ladies Cricket Team
Jonathan Gladstone & Andrew Hudson (Short Mat Bowls)

Male Achievement

Bleddyn Gibbs (Weightlifting)
Simon Richards (Cricket)
Jack Paul Newman (Parkour)
Liam Ashley Davies (Parkour)
Jeremy Cross (Tennis)
Ceri Stone (Cycling)
Moritz Neumann (Crossfit)
Jonathan Gladstone (Short Mat Bowls)
Rhys Llewellyn (Athletics)
Mickey Beckett (Sailing)

Female Achievement

Sophie Butland (Dance)
Sanna Duthie (Running)
Nel Allen (Golf)
Imogen Scourfield (Football & Dance)
Gracie Griffiths (Race Walking)
Makala Jones (Swimming)
Seren Thorne (Target Shooting)
Ava Midgeley (Cricket)
Kate Dickinson (Bowls)

Disability Sport Award

Bleddyn Gibbs (Weightlifting)
Jack Surtees (Football)
Jules King (Crossfit)
Nia Morgan (Paddle Ability)
Michael Jenkins (Discus)

Club Organiser

Rachel Grieve (Rugby)
Llangwm RFC Youth
Jon & Debbie Phllips (Parkrun Milford)
Kelly Griffiths (Athletics)
Jen Harries (Athletics)
Brian Millard (Disability Sport)
Nadine Tyrell (Gymnastics)
Huw Jones (Golf)
Daisy Griffiths (Gymnastics)
Stefan Jenkins (Cricket)
Jack Kinnersley (Rugby)
Fraser Watson (Cricket)
Jamie Phelps (Cricket)

Coach of the Year

Chris McEwen (Boxing)
Georgia Picton (Dance)
Sam Feeneck (Crossfit)
Joseph Lewis (Football)
Simon Thomas (Football)
Hannah Davey (Dance)
Jamie Barrellie (Rugby)
Mike Jarvis (Football)
Lewis Davies
Joel Codd (Football)
Tyler James (Parkour)
Michael Newman (Parkour)
Brad (Football)
Colin Williams (Cricket)
Luke Hayward (Football)
Andrew Barcoe (Football)
Wayne Griffiths (Atheltics)
Nathan Greene
Barry Parsons & Gareth Scourfield (Rugby)
Simon Roach (Weightlifting)
Angiolina Martib (Rugby)
Phil Sadler (Surfing)
Daisy Griffiths (Gymnastics)
Kyle Davies (Cricket, Rugby, Football)
Nadine Tyrell (Gymnastics)
Lowri Jones (Dance)
Lauren Smith (Gymnastics)
Chris Barker (Squash)
Dayfdd Bowen (Rugby)
Ross Hardy (Cricket)
Trevor Badham & Colin Williams (Cricket)
Mark Jones (Rugby)
Tom Richards (Tennis)
Rhian Homer & Emily O’Connor (Netball)
Stuart Tyrie (Ju Jitsu)
Bruce Evans (Tennis)

Pictured at top of page: Cresselly Cricket Club, last year’s winner of Club of the Year.

Charity

Toy Story fans fill charity toy box at Haverfordwest cinema

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5 hours ago

June 20, 2026

Tom Sinclair

Donations pour in for SNAP Specialist Play as families embrace Toy Story 5 launch

A TOY STORY-themed charity appeal at a Haverfordwest cinema has got off to a flying start, with families donating toys to support children with additional needs across Pembrokeshire.

The Palace Cinema has teamed up with local charity SNAP Specialist Play to collect new and pre-loved toys during screenings of the newly released Toy Story 5.

The appeal centres around an “Andy’s Toys” donation box, inspired by the beloved Pixar films, which has already been filled by generous filmgoers.

***Toy Story magic: The Palace Cinema foyer has been transformed with themed decorations to celebrate the film’s release***

Cinema manager Hannah Cramp said the response from the community had exceeded expectations.

Families attending opening screenings have arrived carrying bags of toys, with many children keen to share their own treasured items to help others.

The cinema has transformed its foyer into a colourful Toy Story-themed experience, complete with hand-painted decorations, character silhouettes, bunting and famous film slogans including “Reach for the Sky” and “To Infinity and Beyond”.

Many visitors have also embraced the spirit of the occasion by attending in costume as their favourite Toy Story characters.

***Specialist support: SNAP’s sensory facilities help children with additional needs learn and develop through play***

The toys are being donated to SNAP Specialist Play, a charity based within the Child Health Department at Withybush Hospital.

SNAP supports pre-school children with additional and complex needs through specialist play sessions designed to encourage communication, physical development and sensory learning.

Its facilities include sensory rooms, therapeutic play spaces and bespoke equipment used by speech and language therapists, occupational therapists and physiotherapists.

Project manager Cindy Jenkins said the charity was delighted by the partnership and grateful for the generosity shown by local families.

She said every toy donated would be put to good use, either during specialist play sessions, at family events, or through seasonal initiatives such as Christmas gift boxes for children and their siblings.

The appeal will continue until mid-July, with organisers hopeful that even more donations will be received over the coming weeks.

Anyone attending Toy Story 5 at the Palace Cinema is invited to bring along a new or good-quality pre-loved toy to support the appeal.

Cover photo:

Fancy dress fun: Palace Cinema manager Hannah Cramp helping launch the Toy Story charity appeal.

Health

Medicine shortages now ‘most severe on record’, health leaders warn

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5 hours ago

June 20, 2026

Tom Sinclair

PATIENTS are facing some of the worst medicine shortages ever seen in the UK, with pharmacists warning the situation now poses a serious risk to safety.

The National Pharmacy Association said shortages affecting commonly used medicines are becoming more frequent, lasting longer, and causing increasing disruption for patients, GP surgeries and pharmacies.

The warning comes as Serious Shortage Protocols for Creon, used by people with pancreatic cancer and cystic fibrosis to help digest food, have been in place since May 2024 and have now been extended until July 10, 2026.

HRT treatment Estradot has also been under a Serious Shortage Protocol since December 2024, with the current extension also running until July 10.

Patients travelling between pharmacies

A survey by the National Pharmacy Association found that 98 per cent of pharmacies had encountered patients who had visited several pharmacies in one day to find a prescription.

It also found that 96 per cent of pharmacies believed the current situation posed a serious risk to patient safety, while 89 per cent said they had been unable to dispense a medicine at least once a day because of supply problems.

Some pharmacy teams have also faced anger and abuse from patients unable to obtain medication.

Olivier Picard, Chair of the National Pharmacy Association, said: “Medicine shortages are becoming more frequent, lasting longer and causing increasing disruption for patients.

“These shortages are some of most severe the UK has experienced.

“It is deeply distressing to find patients who have travelled from pharmacy to pharmacy to find the medicines they need without success.”

Calls for urgent taskforce

The NPA is calling on the government to convene an emergency taskforce involving manufacturers, wholesalers, clinicians and pharmacists.

It also wants changes to rules which currently stop pharmacists from making simple substitutions, such as changing a tablet to a capsule or a cream to an ointment, even where a safe alternative is available.

Professor Victoria Tzortziou Brown, President of the Royal College of GPs, said medicine shortages were frustrating for patients, GPs and pharmacists, and added pressure to already stretched services.

She said the College supported pharmacists being able to make limited changes to prescriptions where a medicine is unavailable and a safe alternative exists.

She added: “The most important thing is that patients are able to access the medication they need safely and without delay.”

The Cystic Fibrosis Trust and Pancreatic Cancer UK have also raised concerns about the impact of shortages of pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy, including Creon, on people who rely on the medication to digest food, maintain weight and stay well enough for treatment.