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Angle RNLI responds to four emergencies in just one week
THE ANGE RNLI All-Weather Lifeboat has had an eventful week, launching four times to respond to emergency calls along the coast.
Woman rescued after being cut off by tide
On Sunday, 7th July, at 1:10 pm, the lifeboat was dispatched following a 999 call from concerned walkers on the Marloes coast path. The walkers reported hearing a female voice shouting for help at the base of the cliffs.
The lifeboat crew arrived at the scene within 20 minutes and located a woman stranded on the shoreline, cut off by the rising tide. The inflatable Y boat was deployed to retrieve her. It was discovered that she had been stuck since the previous day, spending the night using her torch to signal for help due to a lack of mobile phone reception.
After recovering the casualty and transferring her to the Mackerel Stage at Milford, she was handed over to the Dale Coastguard Rescue Team. With no further assistance needed, the lifeboat crew returned to their station.
Schooner in distress near The Smalls Lighthouse
On Thursday, 11th July, at 6:05 pm, the crew was paged again, this time to assist a 100-ton schooner with a broken bow sprit approximately 4 miles west of The Smalls Lighthouse. Concerned that the damaged bow sprit might pierce the hull, the vessel requested help.
The Angle RNLI lifeboat and St David’s Lifeboat both responded to the call. Upon arrival, the crews found the schooner with the bow sprit still submerged. Unable to secure it, the vessel had been heading south to mitigate the conditions until assistance arrived.
Once the bow sprit was secured, the lifeboats escorted the schooner to Dale, where it anchored. St David’s Lifeboat was stood down, and Angle RNLI continued the escort, arriving at around 1 am. After ensuring no further assistance was needed, the crew returned to their station.
Vessel drifting onto rocks at Frainslake
On Saturday, 14th July, at 1:28 pm, the All-Weather Lifeboat launched following a distress call about a small vessel drifting onto rocks at Frainslake, Freshwater West.
Despite two local vessels responding, they were unable to assist due to the shallow water and proximity to the rocks. The lifeboat crew deployed their inflatable Y boat to establish a tow line and successfully towed the vessel to Milford Marina. The lifeboat was then stood down and returned to readiness shortly after.
Early morning rescue at Lindsway Beach
In the early hours of Sunday, 14th July, at 1:55 am, the lifeboat launched again after a report of a person in the water at Lindsway Beach. Arriving at the scene, the crew found two people in the water. The inflatable Y boat was swiftly deployed to recover both individuals.
One of the casualties became unresponsive and was immediately transferred to the lifeboat, where the crew raced to the Mackerel Stage at Milford. Upon arrival, paramedics took over the care of the casualties.
Dale and Broad Haven Coastguard Rescue Teams, Coastguard Rescue Helicopter R187, and the police were also involved in the incident.
With the casualties safely handed over, the lifeboat crew returned to their station, ready for further service by 3 am.
Charity
St John’s mark Falls Awareness Week by announcing new rapid response service
SAINT John Ambulance Cymru has secured a contract to provide a new Welfare and Falls Rapid Response service in the Pembrokeshire area, which will see staff responding to incidents to assess and assist people, reducing demand on Emergency Medical Services.
The Haverfordwest-based scheme will be run in partnership with Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB) and will initially run from October 1st 2024 until March 31st 2025.
The scheme will follow on from the Falls Response scheme which has been operated by St John Ambulance Cymru in partnership with HDUHB and Wales Ambulance Services University NHS Trust (WASUT) in the same area since January 2023.
The announcement comes as St John Ambulance Cymru marks Falls Awareness Week from 16-20 September alongside fellow members of the National Falls Prevention Taskforce Wales.
The Falls Taskforce is an alliance focused on falls prevention for older people in across the country and includes Age Cymru, Age Connects Wales, Care & Repair Cymru, St John Ambulance Cymru, representatives from all seven health boards, as well as national and local government, public, private and other third sector organisations.
St John Ambulance Cymru’s Head of Ambulance Operations, Helen Coulthard said: “This new contract is a testament to the great service our staff have provided to people in this area of West Wales as part of the current scheme. To date the scheme has attended to over 1,000 people and saved an ambulance from attending on more than 500 occasions.
“St John Ambulance Cymru continues to build on its record of providing high quality help to patients all over the country and we look forward to continuing that work with this new scheme.”
St John Ambulance Cymru operates Falls Response schemes in communities across Wales, working in partnership with WASUT, Aneurin Bevan University Health Board and the Vale of Glamorgan Council. In 2023 these schemes, together with the current Pembrokeshire scheme, helped a total of 12,815 patients.
Falls Response is just one of the services provided by the charity’s Ambulance Operations team, with more than 24,000 patients helped in 2023, including patient transport and other schemes such as the Taith Dda Mental Health Response Service.
For more information on the healthcare services provided by St John Ambulance Cymru, visit www.sjacymru.org.uk/en/page/healthcare-services.
Charity
FRAME is looking for passionate leaders to join its Board of Directors
FRAME, one of Pembrokeshire’s leading charities, is excited to announce the recruitment of new directors to join its Board. As FRAME continues to grow and expand its impact on the community, we are seeking passionate individuals who want to help steer our charity toward an even brighter future.
Since 1994, Pembrokeshire FRAME has been at the heart of the community, providing life-changing support for individuals with additional needs, while also promoting environmental sustainability by reducing waste through the reuse of furniture and household items. Our social enterprises, such as furniture upcycling and gardening projects, have provided invaluable work experience for adults with learning difficulties, mental health issues, and disabilities. To sustain and enhance our impact, we need strong, dedicated leaders on our board.
What They’re Looking For:
FRAME are seeking individuals who are passionate about charity work, social enterprise, and environmental sustainability. We’re particularly interested in those with experience in the following areas:
- Finance (accountancy, financial management)
- Legal (charity law, governance)
- Retail
- Fundraising
- Marketing & Communications (digital marketing, PR)
- Social Enterprise Development
- Human Resources & Leadership
- Environmental & Sustainability Expertise
- Lived Experience (experience with disability, mental health, or social exclusion)
Why Join Our Board?
By joining our Board of Directors, you will play a critical role in shaping the future of our charity. You’ll help us continue making a real difference in people’s lives by providing opportunities for learning, employment, and community engagement while also supporting
If you are interested in applying, please visit www.pembrokeshire-frame.org.uk/vacancies for more information.
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Tenby musical extravaganza raises over £1700 for Lifeboats
TENBY was alive with the sound of music and community spirit this past weekend, as the Hay Shantymen delivered an unforgettable performance, raising approximately £1,700 for the Tenby lifeboat station.
Despite inclement weather, the event, held at the Tenby Brewing Co., saw a full house, with every ticket sold contributing directly to the lifeboat fund. The venue, known for its commitment to local causes and excellent beer, played host to an evening filled with lively shanties and heartfelt camaraderie.
John, a crew member from the Tenby Lifeboats RNLI, provided an “inspirational and mildly terrifying” tour of the lifeboat earlier in the day, further solidifying the community’s appreciation for the brave work of the RNLI volunteers. Mags, another lifeboat team member, was noted for her cheerful demeanour as she navigated the crowd with a donations card reader, ensuring everyone had a chance to contribute.
The Shantymen expressed profound gratitude to their audience and supporters on social media, stating, “Thanks so much to everybody who came to our gigs on Saturday. It was such a brilliant weekend, despite the weather’s best efforts.”
Unfortunately, the Shantymen had to cancel their planned busking in town on Sunday due to a combination of the bad weather and some very sore throats, much to the disappointment of both the band and their fans.
Feedback from the community was overwhelmingly positive, with many attendees sharing their joy on social media. Karen Gill, a local attendee, remarked, “Thought you were brilliant, really enjoyed listening to and watching you all, thank you!”
The event not only showcased the tight-knit community of Tenby but also highlighted the critical role that fundraising plays in supporting vital services like the RNLI. The Tenby Brewing Co. echoed this sentiment, expressing their delight at hosting the event and looking forward to more such gatherings in the future.
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