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Business Development & Chief Morale Officer
Lyndon Belt
Office Sales
Kathy Jenkins
Kara Palmer
Field Sales
Graham Owens
Mark Howells
Logistics Team Leaders
Sam Young
Gareth Owen
Jamie Zylstra
Delivery Crew
Brian Scarfe
Robert May
Stan Goddard
Wyn Griffiths
Kirsty Culley
Clifford Smyth
Darren John (Dapper)
Robert Phelps
Gareth Morgan (Baker/Baps/Buns)
Peter Thomas
Warehouse Assistants
McKenzie McDonald
Charlie Reynolds
Joseph Davies
Thomas Faletau
Hari Owen
Arthur Belt
Wine Menu Producer
Leighton Phillips
Financial Controller
Cherry John
Office Administrator
Hazel Grisdale Rogers
Georgia Beresford
Purchasing Department
Molly Belt
Welcome to the first edition of the official Templeton Times.
For those of you who have followed & supported Templeton through its first 18 years in business, you will have seen my marketing & advertising ideas rise & fall following the trends of the moment.
I hope this magazine will withstand the test of time and evolve to become a valuable medium giving every reader an insight as to what makes the world of Templeton Tick (& Tok) and how we can enhance your businesses.
As this is my first ‘Introduction’, I thought it appt to sum up what Templeton is all about.
We deliver everything you pour over your bar / counter to every city, town & village across West Wales seven days of the week.
Our top two eye rolling questions are “I didn’t know you delivered on Sundays” and “I didn’t know you sold wine”.
We are official wholesale partners with most major National & International drinks brand owners.
This means we can give you access to all the associated support, investment, technical services and point of sale material to accompany their products with the added value of 24 hour ordering, 7 days a week deliveries & no minimum spend.
We are a member of the ‘Independent Wine Buyers Consortium’ an eclectic bunch of eleven large & small Wine Merchants from across the UK.
We collectively buy & import wine direct from producers across the globe.
With no middleman costs our wines punch way above their weight allowing you to put a £6 bottle of wine halfway down your list and you make the increased margin it deserves.
You can place your orders overnight via App, WhatsApp or Answerphone and if you fancy a chat you can call Kathy & Kara during daylight hours.
With today’s fandangled technology, a voice mail saying “Evening, Dog & Duck here… two cases of Riviera Sauvignon Blanc for tomorrow please… thank you” is a 6 second ordering process.
Please make sure you have good signal & tell us where you’re calling from.
Sam, Jamie & Gareth our logistics team leaders process, pick & despatch your orders every day from 05:00 and love the mid-day call from the girls asking has the Aberystwyth lorry left yet?
So without further ado… Welcome to Templeton… The Uber / Amazon delivery service to the West Wales Hospitality Trade. Cheers
Job Role:
Driver/Drayman
Length of Service:
Favourite Tipple:
Karaoke Song:
TEMPLETON TEAM MEMBER OF THE MONTH
20 + years
Manns Brown Come On Eileen
Favourite Bar Snack:
Dream Holiday Destination:
Sunday Roast Choice:
Favourite Beach:
Any Pets?:
No
Burger with onions Istanbul
Roast beef
Freshwater West, after a storm
If you were stuck on a desert island, what 5 things would you bring?:
My wife Eileen,water,food of some sort, fishing line & flares
Chosen superpower:
Lyndon’s 3 words to describe me:
My 3 words to describe Lyndon:
To be the strongest sports man Reliable, heroic, underestimated He is a nice man who will try anything
Pembrokeshire's Pub of the Year 2025 is the Fynnone Arms, Newchapel. Branch Chair Mrs Alwen Thomas presented landlady Hedydd Phillips with the award at a ceremony in early May.
Last year's winner, the Cresselly Arms, Cresswell Quay, went on to win Wales CAMRA Pub of the Year. However, under Pembrokeshire Branch rules, no pub may win the same award two years in a row, to give other good pubs a chance.
This year's runner up was the Farmers' Arms, St. David's, the westernmost pub in Wales.
Members of the Bae Ceredigion branch of CAMRA have chosen the Rhos yr Hafod in Cross Inn, Llanon as the winner of their pub of the year and cider pub of the year awards. This family-run freehouse has several drinking areas including a lively front bar, a quieter back bar to relax in, a function room, a large rear garden and a sunny front terrace.
The choice of cask ale is constantly changing and the two hand pumps usually offer beer from Welsh breweries, alongside at least two bag-in-box ciders and a range of bottled real cider.
Carmarthenshire's Pub of the Year for 2025/6 the Cresselly Arms in Pontargothi. Perched on the banks of the River Cothi, the recently revived pub continues to grow, serving quality cask conditioned ale predominantly from local brewers.
Our outgoing selection the Stag and Pheasant in Carmarthen continues to offer the same beer attractions. As ale continues to grow in popularity and form and if you are new to Welsh ales, a visit to Beerpark in Llanelli provides a great opportunity to taste an array of Welsh and world beers in can and bottle form.
www.camra.org.uk
TUESDAY 14TH OCTOBER 2025
Delicate colour, this light bodied PG has a ripe fruit aroma with pear and melon flavours on the palate. Crisp and dry, it has balanced acidity with a long lingering finish.
Very light and refreshing with a delicate pear-drop fruit. Absolutely bright and fresh, terrifically easy to drink.
*Buy four cases of any 6x500ml Thatchers Cider (Gold,
or Zero) and get one 6x500ml case of bottles free.
Peroni, Asahi,
Stowford Press, Old Rosie,
Gold, Haze, Rascal, Juicy Apple,
Birra Moretti, Heineken, Cruzcampo, Foster’s, Strongbow, John Smith’s, Amstel, Inch’s
Stella, Bass, San Miguel, Mahou, Camden Hells, Corona, Magners, Budweiser, Leffe, Kopparberg
Carlsberg, 1664, Brooklyn, Birra Poretti, Tetley’s, Shipyard, Hobgoblin, Somersby, Estrella, DraughtMaster
Carling, Coors Light, Madri, Staropramen, Pravha, Cobra, Sharp’s Atlantic, Rekorderlig, Worthington’s, Off Shore Pilsner, Aspall Cyder, Doombar, Hancock’s HB, Alpacalypse, Caffrey’s
BRANDS / PRODUCT
This pale golden ale features zesty citrus notes, a clean bitterness and a smooth, refreshing finish. 4.2%
COSMIC PALE
Cascade, Citra and Ekuannot hops. Pine and citrus notes combined with a light floral touch.
4.2%
BLUESTONE CARNINGLI
Citra, Centennial and Amarillo hops. Light in colour with flavours of Grapefruit & Mango. 4.1%
GOWER BREWERY SUNRISE
Light straw coloured, easy-drinking, infused with refreshing lemon and sun-ripened fruit flavours.
Rebecca is an amber ale with subtle bitter flavours and a pronounced floral aroma.
Our IPA is golden straw in colour with a lacing head. American style hops which gives it a citrus flavour.
This easy-drinking brew with its chocolate and biscuit malt tones goes as smoothly as the setting sun.
Glaslyn Ale is a fine golden premium bitter brewed from Welsh mountain water and natural ingredients.
24 x 187ml 75cl
Deep and vibrant Malbec with an intense nose of plum, damson and dark chocolate aromas. Lush and layered on the palate, with well-integrated oak and plenty of fine tannins. Drink with beef in all its guises, from steaks to stews.
Known for its depth and colourful character, La Vaca Gorda Malbec is bursting with powerful plum, damson and dark chocolate aromas and features a full and complex palate.
An incredibly popular Argentinian Malbec from the Mendoza region.
Sanvigilio Pinot Grigio
Riviera Sauvignon Blanc
Kraal Bay Chenin Blanc
Azabache Rioja Blanco
Caoba Estate Viognier
Helmsman Chardonnay
Esporão Monte Velho Branco
Le Beau Flamant Picpoul de Pinet
Cave De Turckheim Riesling
Esk Valley Pinot Gris
Pacco & Lola Lolo Albariño
Domaine Reverdy Moulin les Lys
Red
Monte Verde Cabernet Sauvignon
Don Placero Tinto Rioja
Appassimento Rosso Puglia
Esporão Monte Velho
La Berthete Cotes du Rhone
Esk Valley Pinot
Taittinger NV Prestige Rose
Clicquot
Laurent-Perrier Cuvée Rosé Brut
75cl bottles
24 x 200ml cases
Pale light yellow colour, delicate and complex bouquet with fruity notes reminiscent of peach and green apple, there are also good secondary notes of acacia and lilac. Fresh and light on the palate with balanced acidity.
Ideal as an aperitif, it is a perfect accompaniment to hors-d’oeuvres and delicate first courses. Also wonderful with sushi, fish and shellfish.
Buy 6 pay only
£5.66 per bottle
PINOT GRIGIO
A refined, fresh white wine with aromas of apple and pear. Characterized by delicate summer fruit notes on the nose and subtle white fruits on the palate.
Buy 12 pay only
£5.33 per bottle
Buy 60 pay only
£4.99 per bottle
A delicate and elegant rosé with fragrant summer fruit notes on the nose and subtle strawberry flavours on the palate.
5th July
5th / 6th / 7th July
Milford Haven Carnival Milford Haven
AbbaGwaun Fest Fishguard
19th / 20th / 21st July Welshstock Scolton Manor
12th / 13th July
12th July
Tenby Sailing Regatta Tenby
Soap Box Derby Ropewalk, Fishguard
18th - 31st July Festival of Music Fishguard
20th - 26th July Narberth Civic Week (carnival) Narberth
26th July AeronFest Aberaeron Cricket Pitch
25th / 26th / 27th July
27th July
1st August
The Edge Festival Solva
Pembs Coast Triathalon Broad Haven
New Quay Music Festival New Quay
1st August Fishguard Show Fishguard
7th August
9th August
9th August
10th / 24th August
2nd August
Tenby Firemans Carnival Tenby
Narberth Cheese Festival Narberth
This Is It Festival Tavernspite
Tenby Summer Spec Tenby
Cardigan County Show Cardigan
8th / 9th / 10th August Llangwm Lit Festival Llangwm
13th August
8th / 9th 10th August
The Nevern Show Nevern
Milford Haven Street Food Fest Milford Haven
16th August Narberth Outdoor Rock Narberth
16th August Cardigan River Food Festival Cardigan
20th / 21st August Pembrokeshire County Show Haverfordwest
23rd August Fishguard Carnival Fishguard
22nd / 23rd / 24th August
21st - 25th August
Big Tribute Festival Aberystwyth
AberJazz Festival Fishguard
26th - 30th August Skomer Yoga Skomer
Hello, I am BB Skone. I’ve been promoting, and broadcasting and writing about, music in Pembrokeshire for over 35 years. I’m currently working on programming the music for Narberth Food Festival, Tenby Blues Festival, and the Old Point House Summer Festival.
My Pembrokeshire Music Show is broadcast at 7pm every Sunday on Pure West Radio. I play local music, keep you up to date with the local music news, and deliver a weekly Gig Guide (also available online).
It never ceases to amaze me the depth and breadth of music on offer in our beautiful part of the world, magical music of all genres, for all ages; it enriches the cultural and economic life of the Shire.
What I intend doing in each issue of this great magazine is to give readers a taste of this wonderful musical menu. If those that are featured do not suit, well there’s more to come, just contact me on studio@purewestradio.com for more info.
Who doesn’t like a dose of feel good, energetic, highly danceable soul music? Well, The Connections are rated as the best 9-piece Soul, Funk & Motown band in Wales - and are available for all types of functions. They’ll get your event going without a doubt! Also available as a duo for smaller venues.
Covers bands are always popular. And the Candy Skulls are one of the most popular of the current bunch. From pumped up 80s synthpop to rock, indie & pop classics from across the decades, The Candy Skulls are ready to rock your venue, event, party or special occasion. Contact them via their Facebook page.
Sharron Woolley is well known in west Wales as an exceptional Country singer – she performs all the classics and more, from Dolly Parton to George Jones. She is available solo, as a duo, or as a trio, often performing with ‘Jukebox’ Geoff, one of the legendary Bowen Brothers.
CUT YOUR DISTRIBUTION COSTS AND STAY IN CONTROL OF YOUR BRANDS
LEAVE THE APPLE, GRAPE, GRAIN & HOP GROWING TO THE FARMERS.
LEAVE THE LIQUID PRODUCTION TO THE BREWERS, DISTILLERS, CIDER & WINE MAKERS. LEAVE THE FINAL MILE DISTRIBUTION TO BELT TRANSPORT
A priest, a monk and a rabbit walk into a bar.
“What are you all drinking?” says the bar person.
“I’ll have a pint of Guinness please bar person” says the priest.
“I’ll have a double whisky & ice please bar person” says the monk.
“I have no idea” says the rabbit, “I’m only here because of autocorrect”.
Goold luck to you all for a prosperous
I shall keep an eye open for the familiar brown &
Wales and raise a wave to you! �� Diolch, Martin
