Pembrokeshire News

Local Artist of the Week: TOMOS NEWMAN 05/09/22

Tomos Newman is a 16 year old singer/guitarist/songwriter from Martletwy.
He has a great voice and is already an accomplished guitar player.

What to do if you find dead or sick wild birds in Pembrokeshire

Members of the public are being urged not to touch any dead or sick wild birds they may come across in Pembrokeshire.
Dead or sick birds in public places, such as beaches, should be reported by calling 01437 764551 (or out of hours 0345 601 5522) for Pembrokeshire County Council to arrange to collect safely.

Work begins on new outdoor space for patients

Thanks to the fantastic fundraising efforts and the generosity of the local community, work to develop a new roof terrace adjoining the refurbished Ward 10 at Withybush Hospital, Haverfordwest began on 18 July 2022.

Primary Free School Meals roll out will commence in September 2022

From September, schools in Pembrokeshire will roll out Free School Meals to children in:
• full time nursery
• reception
• and years 1 and 2 pupils in primary schools

Work begins on Tudor Place housing development

Work has started at Tudor Place, Tiers Cross to create 11 quality, sustainable and affordable Council homes.
The Tudor Place development is the second Pembrokeshire County Council housing site in the Authority’s ambitious housing development programme

Help shape Pembrokeshire’s Green Infrastructure

Members of the Pembrokeshire public are being invited help shape the planning and delivery of Green Infrastructure across the county.
A consultation is being launched today, Thursday, 1st September and will run for six weeks until 5pm on Friday 14 October to allow members of the public to identify and comment on Green Infrastructure opportunities.

Mental health and learning disability sites to go smoke-free

We're working towards a healthier and cleaner environment for everyone.
To protect the health and wellbeing of our staff, patients and visitors, all our mental health and learning disability sites will go entirely smoke-free from 1 September 2022.

Local Artist of the Week: RUDI 29/08/22

Rudi is a 21 year old singer and songwriter from St Davids who is a very talented lyricist and tunesmith, influenced by bands like The Strokes, The Arctic Monkeys, and Fontaines DC.

Living Well this Winter

Supported by Pembrokeshire County Council and Welsh Government, the next round of the PAVS’ Support Community Action Fund is now open for applications.

Local Artist of rhe Week: EUROS CHILDS 22/08/22

Euros Childs, from Freshwater East, is a singer, songwriter, guitarist and keyboards player who was a founder member of influential Welsh rock band Gorky’s Zygotic Mynci (GZM).

Only a few days left to buy community shares in the Havards Ironmongers Shop, Newport, Pembrokeshire.

The share offer campaign to purchase Havards the ironmongers shop in Newport, Pembrokeshire will end on the 31st of August 2022, then, that’s it folks.

ASD Family Help Launch New Sleep Service for 3yrs - 18yrs

We are so excited to announce that with the kind support/funding from Comic Relief Community Fund in Wales.
We are able to launch and run our new Sleep Service (3yrs to 18yrs)

Llys-y-frân partners with National Botanical Gardens of Wales for wildflower meadow biodiversity project

Llys-y-frân saw its first ‘green hay’ spreading event last week.
Sourced from National Botanical Gardens of Wales wildflower meadows, the green hay was spread on Llys-y-frân’s meadow areas to improve biodiversity in the upcoming wildflower meadow areas.

Local school wins international award

Ysgol Penrhyn Dewi VA in St David’s is celebrating after being awarded an internationally acclaimed eco-award.
The 3-16 Church in Wales school has been awarded their first Green Flag Award thanks to the environmental education programme, Eco-Schools.

A-LEVEL AND AS-LEVEL STUDENTS CONGRATULATED IN PEMBROKESHIRE

Pembrokeshire County Council congratulates all A-level and AS-level students who are receiving results today.
The past two and half years have been most challenging for learners and education staff. The outcomes that individual students have received today reflect their resilience, adaptability and determination.

Plea for patience as home care services experience unprecedented pressures

People across Pembrokeshire are being asked to show patience and understanding as significant and unprecedented pressures on home care services are currently being experienced.

Port of Milford Haven breaks ground on key phase of marine renewable energy project

The construction of a new supersize slipway and new workboat pontoons is now underway at Pembroke Port. It marks a big step forward in the realisation of the Port of Milford Haven’s vision for the Milford Haven Waterway to play a vital role in driving new green growth across the region, while supporting the country’s transition to a net zero future.

Patients of Neyland and Johnston Surgery reminded to share their views

Patients of Neyland and Johnston Surgery are being encouraged to share their views following the resignation of the General Medical Services Contract by the Practice.

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service statement on Waterston Industrial Estate Fire, Milford Haven

On Sunday 14 August 2022 at around 2pm, Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service received a call reporting a large fire in a commercial premises in Waterston industrial estates, Milford Haven.

New illustrated map aims to inspire more to explore St Davids on foot

A new illustrated map is aiming to engage and inspire visitors and locals alike to explore St Davids on foot, and discover the sites, sounds and stories of Britain’s smallest city.

Collaborative approach to a sustainable future

Wales’ Minister for the Economy Vaughan Gething visited Valero Refinery Pembroke’s Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Cogeneration Unit recently.

Local Artist of the Week: LOWRI EVANS & LEE MASON 14/08/22

Lowri Evans, from Newport, is an entertaining and very successful acoustic performer of Roots, Folk, and Americana in both Welsh and English.

Local Artist of the Week: JODIE MARIE 08/08/22

Jodie Marie, originally from Narberth, was signed to Decca Records/ Universal Music in 2010 and began writing songs with former Suede guitarist and producer Bernard Butler and singer songwriter Ed Harcourt.

Health Minister visit to new day surgery units

Work is nearing completion on the new Day Surgery Unit at Prince Philip Hospital, in Llanelli, which will help reduce surgical waiting lists so people can be seen more quickly across Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire.

Statement: Albany Hotel incident, Tenby

Further to the reported incident at the Albany Hotel which led to the arrest of two men last week, Pembrokeshire County Council and Dyfed-Powys Police would like to confirm that this was an isolated incident that was dealt with swiftly.

Hosepipe ban announced for Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire

Dwr Cymru has announced a hosepipe ban will come into force for Pembrokeshire and parts of Carmarthenshire.
The news follows as Pembrokeshire’s reservoirs are approaching a critical drought level.

Three potential hospital sites for public consultation

Hywel Dda University Health Board will consult with the public over three potential sites, two in the Whitland area and one in St Clears, for a new planned and urgent care hospital as part of its wider strategy to improve health and care in the region.

Outdoor play project hits six-month milestone

An outdoor play project set up by the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Trust is celebrating six months of supporting parents and carers of pre-school aged children to access nature and the outdoors.

Same day bookings now available at Waste and Recycling Centres

Pembrokeshire residents now have the option of booking same day visits to the county’s Waste and Recycling Centres (WRCs)
The same day visit option has been introduced by Pembrokeshire County Council following requests from the public.
Slots are simple to book through the My Account service, via the Pembrokeshire County Council website or by phone (see below).

Appeal following suspected arson attack on home

Dyfed-Powys Police is appealing for information following a suspected arson at a property in Milford Haven in the early hours of yesterday (2 August) morning.

Pembrokeshire FRAME supporting the community thanks to funding from the UK Community Renewal Fund

Pembrokeshire FRAME has received £9485 from the UK Government through the UK Community Renewal Fund.
Pembrokeshire FRAME, working with St Marks VA School in Merlin’s Bridge, will be supporting families with the provision of up to 1206 free hot meals and activities for up to 80 children. The Making It Happen Fund project will run for 6 weeks through the summer, and autumn half term.

Health Minister visits local Charity

On Thursday 28th July, Eluned Morgan, the Welsh Labour politician serving as Minister for Health and Social Services in the Welsh Government visited Paul Sartori House, the main offices for Paul Sartori Hospice at Home service provider in Pembrokeshire.

Aled Davies Memorial Tournament

Carmarthen Wanderers were the winners of the second ever Aled Davies Memorial tournament on what proved another superb tribute to one of the great men of Pembrokeshire cricket.

Local Artist of the Week: Ella Guru. 01/08/22

Ella Guru are husband and wife Arleen & Richie Westmacott from Tenby, they have been performing together for more years than they care to remember, and as a result are one of the most popular and in demand duos in west Wales.

Neyland and Johnston Surgery patients encouraged to have their say

Hywel Dda University Health Board is encouraging patients to have their say following the resignation of the General Medical Services Contract by Neyland and Johnston Surgery.

Family Tribute Following a Fatal Collision in Pembrokeshire

The family of a ‘loving son’ who died in a single-vehicle collision in Pembrokeshire on Friday evening (29 July) have paid tribute to him.

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