News
Poppit Marsh: ‘Access-for-all’
A WONDERFUL world of wildlife has opened up for children with disabilities at Poppit Marsh, after a volunteer group teamed up with Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Rangers and Wardens to create a surfaced path.
Since 2010 St Dogmaels Community Association Cymdeithas Llandudoch has methodically cleared 18 acres of the invasive species Himalayan balsam from its source at the head of a stream to Poppit Marsh, through which an accessible gravel footpath runs. National Park Authority North Area Warden Manager Geraint Harries said: “Authority staff repaired the path to a wheelchair standard while hardworking Cymdeithas Llandudoch volunteers systematically tackled the marshy areas where this ‘pink peril’ grows adjacent to the path.”
Gill Wislocka, a long-standing volunteer with Cymdeithas Llandudoch is delighted with the resulting facility and said: “I felt almost tearful to see families with disabled children on the new wheelchair accessible path through Poppit Marsh. “It is a joy that these children can access the marsh not as some special ‘disability’ feature but as a normal path that other families use. “Now the balsam is very much depleted, people can see the stream, the dippers, the beauty and variety of flowers and plants such as the tussock sedges.
They have also seen froglets crossing the path and heard the birdsong, which is far more varied than when this area was just a Himalayan balsam forest.” She added she had spoken to some of the visitors, who wanted to extend their thanks to the National Park Authority for creating a path which has ‘made their holiday a joy and a place they will return to’. Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority Chairman Cllr Mike James said: “We are continually working to make more and more of the beautiful Pembrokeshire Coast accessible for wheelchair users, people with pushchairs and those who are less able”. For more wheelchair accessible routes in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park log onto www. p emb r o k e s h i r e c o a s t . o r g . u k / WalksForAll.
News
Tigers second division Cup Champions
In a thrilling Pembrokeshire Division Two Cup final under the floodlights of Bridge Meadow Stadium, fans witnessed an epic battle between Monkton Swifts reserves and Johnston. Despite Monkton Swifts reserves being touted as favorites, Johnston proved their mettle from the outset.
The game kicked off with a burst of energy as Johnston’s center half, Craig Bendall, seized an early opportunity to put his team ahead just ten minutes into the match. However, Monkton Swifts’ prolific Scotsman, Davis, swiftly responded with an equalizer, showcasing the resilience of the favourites.
The momentum shifted again when the dynamic duo of Alfie and Scott Crawford of Johnston orchestrated a beautifully executed goal, putting Johnston back in the lead at 2-1.
As the game progressed, Monkton Swifts brought in reinforcements, including Ben Steele, to regain control. Their efforts paid off when Jordan Kilby leveled the score at 2-2 with just under 20 minutes remaining.
But the Crawfords had other plans. Combining once more, Scott provided the assist for Alfie, who coolly finished to put Johnston ahead once again.
With time running out, Monkton Swifts launched a relentless onslaught in search of an equalizer. However, Johnston’s defense held firm, defying the odds to clinch the Division Two Cup title in a memorable victory.
The match showcased the passion and determination of both teams, with Johnston emerging as deserving champions in a fiercely contested final at Bridge Meadow Stadium.
Crime
Police investigating attempted burglary at Haverfordwest shop
POLICE in Pembrokeshire are investigating an attempted burglary at No.37 Food and Wine shop on High Street, Haverfordwest, at about 3am on Wednesday, April 3.
A window was smashed and the door handle broken.
Police said: “If you have any information that could help enquiries, please get in touch with PC 195 Tayler, either by: https://bit.ly/DPPContactOnline, by emailing [email protected], or by calling 101.
“Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555111, or visiting crimestoppers-uk.org.”
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Don’t forget to vote on Thursday, May 2
THURSDAY, May 2 is your chance to vote for the Dyfed-Powys Police and Crime Commissioner.
Don’t forget to use your vote and head to your local polling station between 7am and 10pm.
They are elected by the public to hold Chief Constables and the police force to account on their behalf.
A Police and Crime Commissioner’s job is to set the police budget and make sure it is spent effectively, appoint the local police forces Chief Constables, set police and crime plans in collaboration with residents and work closely with the local council and other organisations on these plans.
This is the first election in Wales where you will need photographic ID to vote.
Accepted forms of ID include a UK, European Economic Area (EEA) or Commonwealth passport or drivers’ licence; and some concessionary travel passes, such as an older person’s bus pass or an Oyster 60+ card. Voters will be able to use expired ID if they are still recognisable from the photo.
Or you may have applied for a Voter Authority Certificate which is also accepted.
If you plan on taking your Postal Vote to a polling station or County Hall main reception remember to fill in a vote return form. Without the completed form those postal vote(s) will be rejected.
You can only hand in your own postal vote, and postal votes for up to five other people.
You can find out more about the Police and Crime Commissioner Elections online (opens in new window).
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