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POLICE seeking information following armed heist at the Betfred in Haverfordwest • P8
Rare Atlantic bluefin tuna spotted of coast • P7
£3.15m worth of illegal drugs seized • P12
Appeal for witnesses after armed robbery
Pembrokeshire Wilko employees receive support after redundancies • P9
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Crabb criticises costly expansion of Senedd
THE CHAIRMAN of the Commons Welsh Affairs Committee and Preseli Pembrokeshire MP Stephen Crabb, has spoken out against the Welsh Government’s proposal to boost the size of the Senedd during an evidence session with First Minister, Mark Drakeford, earlier this week (Oct 15).
The Labour-led Welsh Government has put forward proposals to expand the size of the Senedd which is expected to cost the taxpayer £120m. It will see a further 36 new Senedd Members under the plans which will require an estimated £6 million expansion of the Senedd chamber to accommodate 96
Senedd Members, their offices and a further £82 million for staff. But it will fundamentally change the way that Senedd Members are elected. Expressing concern about the planned Senedd reform Stephen Crabb, said such a move would mean that there would “no longer be a single Member of the Senedd that represents a constituency”. Under the Welsh Government plans, each region would be represented by six Senedd Members and not one single visible elected representative as it currently stands. This represents a substantial change from the existing electoral process for the Senedd which sees individual constituency Senedd members as well as regional members. In future all MS’s will be regional.
Mr Crabb speaking in the committee stated that the new system is a “recipe for fuzziness and confusion. A recipe for less accountability and scrutiny” which he believes “will not lead to a more effective Senedd.” Following the committee meeting, Stephen Crabb added, “I just don’t think that people want to see more money spent on politicians in Cardiff Bay right now. This, combined with the millions spent on the 20mph blanket speed limit, just demonstrates that the Welsh Government don’t have their priorities right. They are spending money on vanity projects while cutting vital public services. What is angering the public now is the lack of consultation on how taxpayers’ money is spent in
Community Council clerk suspended COSHESTON Community Council suspended its clerk on August 25. Jacob Taylor worked for local MP Simon Hart during the 2019 General Election. Mr Taylor subsequently left his post. The Community Council is advertising for a replacement. Jacob Taylor is a former Conservative candidate for Pembrokeshire County Council. The absence of a clerk means the Community Council cannot carry out some business, as essential information is unavailable. Clerks are often a small council’s only employee. They advise the Council on and assist in forming policies regarding the
Authority’s activities and produce the information needed to make effective decisions. Clerks are also accountable to their employers for effectively managing their resources. Council Clerks are the Responsible Financial Officers for community councils. They are responsible for maintaining all financial records and administering a council’s finances. The Herald understands that Mr Taylor’s suspension resulted from issues with the Community Council’s financial affairs. The Herald requested a response from Dyfed-Powys Police. We did not receive a reply before our deadline.
Accused of assaults and threat to release sexual image
A MAN from Pembrokeshire has been brought before the courts, facing several charges including assaulting a woman and threatening to disclose private intimate photographs of her. Mr. Jason Sullivan, aged 54, residing at Stranraer Road, Pennar, made an appearance at Llanelli Magistrates’ Court. He is accused of committing multiple offences against the same woman, spanning from April to October. Among the charges, he is accused of an assault that resulted in actual bodily harm, which allegedly took place
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in Pembroke Dock on April 28. In addition, Mr. Sullivan confessed to an assault by beating and causing damage to the woman’s property on September 10 in Milford Haven. Furthermore, he acknowledged his actions of disclosing or threatening to disclose private intimate photographs and videos with the intention of causing emotional distress. This particular incident is reported to have occurred on September 15 in Pembroke Dock. Another charge brought against him is an
Jacob Taylor (l): Pictured with former employer Simon Hart MP during the 2019 election campaign
assault leading to actual bodily harm, allegedly committed in St Clears on October 21. While no pleas were registered for the two charges relating to assault resulting in actual bodily harm, Mr. Sullivan did admit to the other
aforementioned offences. Mr. Sullivan has been granted bail and is scheduled to attend Swansea Crown Court on November 24 for a plea and trial preparation session.
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MARTIN LAWRENCE, 48, of Military Road, Pennar, Pembroke Dock, has been temporarily suspended from his position at Dyfed-Powys Police after admitting to assaulting his former partner. Additionally, Lawrence has pleaded guilty to two charges related to causing criminal damage during a dispute at a Tumble residence.
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The court at Haverfordwest was informed that on February 26, the victim, whose identity remains protected, approached Dyfed-Powys Police and consulted a domestic abuse officer due to Lawrence’s behaviour. Crown Prosecutor Kelly Rivers stated, “She was deeply afraid of him.”
Rivers detailed multiple instances where Lawrence verbally abused the victim, spat at her, and even hurled a crutch in her direction. On the night of the incident, after the victim returned home from an evening out, she was accompanied by a friend due to fears stemming from prior abusive encounters with Lawrence. The following day, the friend
departed, but Lawrence arrived, subjecting the victim to hours of verbal abuse. During the dispute, Lawrence damaged the victim’s work ID and iPhone. Jessica Smith, representing Lawrence in court, expressed his desire to apologize to the victim. She mentioned, “He has been diagnosed with Tourette’s Syndrome, leading to violent outbursts, a fact corroborated by both his GP and a Tourette’s Syndrome specialist.” A comprehensive psychiatric assessment of Lawrence is pending, with findings to be presented to the Probation Service. The court has adjourned sentencing to November 14. Meanwhile, Lawrence has been granted conditional bail with stipulations: he is prohibited from entering Tumble, making any contact with the victim, and accessing her workplace.
Dyfed Powys Police and Crime Panel to meet on 27 October
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THE DYFED Powys Police and Crime Panel is due to meet with Dafydd Llewelyn, Dyfed Powys Police and Crime Commissioner during the Panel’s next meeting at the Chamber of Ceredigion County Council, Aberaeron at 10.30am on Friday, 27 October. On the agenda for Friday’s meeting are questions by the Panel to the Commissioner which will touch upon the issues of shoplifting, its increase nationally and Dyfed Powys Police’s response to the problem. The Police and Crime Commissioner will also be quizzed on the dangers posed to
young people by vaping and the role that police school liaison officers have in tackling this issue. The Panel will also ask Dafydd Llewelyn about the Police’s resources to carry out enforcement of the new 20mph speed
limits within Dyfed and Powys. The Police and Crime Commissioner will also present the Force’s Policing Protocol – Performance Report, a Deep Dive Report into Stalking and Harassment
along with the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner Business Plan. Chair of the Dyfed Powys Police and Crime Panel, Professor Ian Roffe said: “There are a lot of news stories in the press recently on policing in Dyfed Powys and we want to hear from the Commissioner on the results of holding the Chief Constable accountable for policing actions.” The Dyfed Powys Police and Crime Panel will meet at the Chamber of Ceredigion County Council, Aberaeron at 10.30am on Friday, 27 October
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St Clears railway station project derailed Plans to reopen the long-defunct railway station have been thrown into disarray. The muchanticipated revival, backed by a £4.7 million commitment from the UK Government, has hit a financial brick wall, with the Welsh Government conceding its inability to match the necessary funds for the project’s completion. The station, which closed in 1964, was slated for a grand revival, promising enhanced connectivity and economic opportunities for the region. Initial optimism had permeated the community when groundwork and surveying commenced in early 2022. However, the dream of a bustling transport hub now seems distant, as the project faces an unforeseen hurdle – a financial shortfall of nearly £6 million. The crisis came to
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light during discussions in the Senedd this week. Deputy Minister for Climate Change, Lee Waters, revealed that the original cost estimate of £6 million had doubled due to complications arising from changes in signalling systems. “There’s an assumption in this scheme that the Welsh Government will match-fund and we were willing to match-fund at a lower cost but we simply do not have the funds to match-fund at the higher costs. That is the truth of the situation,” Waters somberly stated. His words laid bare the stark reality faced by the Welsh Government, caught between the community’s needs and financial constraints. Conservative politicians for Carmarthen West and South
Pembrokeshire, Simon Hart MP and Samuel Kurtz MS, expressed their deep concern during a recent on-site inspection. Mr. Hart elucidated the financial intricacies, saying, “The UK Government promised nearly £5 million towards the project and the Welsh Government put in another £1.6 million – but the costs have doubled due to the price of changing the signalling and there is now a shortfall of nearly £6 million.” Their concern mirrored the sentiments of the local populace, disappointed by the project’s stagnation despite initial promises. Further complicating matters is the Welsh Government’s approach, intertwining the railway station’s fate with a proposed new hospital in the vicinity. Senedd Member Samuel Kurtz voiced his disappointment, stating, “Despite this project being
greenlit a few years ago, the Welsh Government have conflated the station build with the potential new hospital, seemingly making the station conditional on the hospital being built in St Clears. This means there has been no progress at all and, in this time, costs have risen.” This revelation has left the residents of St Clears
in a state of uncertainty, their hopes for improved transportation and economic growth hanging by a thread. The oncepromising project now faces an ambiguous future, with the community eagerly awaiting decisive action from both the Welsh and UK Governments. As the situation stands, the St Clears railway station remains a poignant
symbol of unrealized potential, a reminder of the challenges faced by local communities in the pursuit of progress. The residents, alongside their representatives, remain steadfast in their desire for a resolution, hoping that the railway station will one day become more than just a fading memory, but a vibrant reality, breathing new life into their town.
Seal protection: First Minister to consider new legislation
WALES’ First Tom Sinclair Minister, Mark Editor@herald.email Drakeford, has expressed willingness Paul Davies voiced to contemplate new his satisfaction upon legislation focused gaining a commitment on safeguarding seals from the First Minister. during their pupping He said, “I’m delighted to season. This follows secure this commitment, Preseli Pembrokeshire especially after hearing Senedd Member, the concerns of the Paul Davies MS, who Moylegrove residents in brought forward the North Pembrokeshire.” concerns of local Davies emphasized residents. the urgency of aligning On October 24th, Wales’ protective
measures with other regions of the UK. Earlier this week, Davies approached Mr. Drakeford at the Senedd in Cardiff, echoing the sentiments of the Moylegrove residents. He shared his recent experience at Ceibwr Bay, where locals expressed deep concern about the disturbances faced by seals during their crucial pupping period.
H i g h l i g h t i n g the significance of the matter, Davies mentioned, “This is a delicate period for the species. Unlike Scotland and Northern Ireland, Wales lacks dedicated legislation to shield seals from such disruptions. It’s imperative for the Welsh Government to utilize every means available to maximize the protection of these creatures.” In response, First Minister Drakeford recalled his own visit to Moylegrove. He stated, “Observing the seals along the Pembrokeshire Coast is truly one of the region’s most magnificent sights, drawing numerous visitors. Nonetheless, the well-being of these seals during pupping is a genuine concern shared by our government. I wholeheartedly support the points raised by Mr. Davies and assure that they will be pursued.” Paul Davies MS told The Pembrokeshire Herald: “The First Minister’s agreement to
evaluate this legislation is a significant step towards addressing a pressing animal welfare matter. I commend the Moylegrove residents for spotlighting this issue in the Senedd. The UK has effective measures in place, and it’s vital for Wales to
acknowledge and adopt these best practices. I remain committed to working closely with the concerned group, ensuring that any proposed legislation serves its core purpose – safeguarding seals from disturbances during their pupping season.”
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Rare Atlantic bluefin tuna spotted off west Wales coast Over the weekend, Tom Sinclair local residents and Editor@herald.email enthusiasts were treated to a rare Point in Devon,” Pedley spectacle off the shared. Furthermore, Ceredigion coast near the Sea Watch New Quay: the sight Foundation reported of an Atlantic Bluefin several tuna sightings Tuna breaking the in Cardigan Bay earlier surface of the water this year, and more have multiple times. been observed around Joshua Pedley, a Strumble Head in recent local wildlife guide, weeks. photographer, and Pedley optimistically affectionately known added, “These as “The Wildlife Man”, consistent sightings confirmed these indicate a promising sightings. “Spotting an resurgence of the Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Atlantic Bluefin Tuna in this far north is quite the UK waters, especially anomaly,” he remarked. along the West coast “They were once of Wales. Given the commonplace in UK abundance of herring waters, but overfishing in Cardigan Bay, it’s and environmental plausible for the tuna changes almost led to venture further into to their complete these waters in search disappearance.” of food.” He recalled his first However, he encounter with the tuna expressed a tinge of species a few winters regret, “My only letdown back at Strumble Head, was not capturing a located at the southern photograph of the tip of Cardigan Bay. magnificent creature. “That same winter, I But rest assured, I’m on witnessed them at Start the lookout.”
Historically, the majestic tuna, known for their impressive size and swift aquatic prowess, vanished from UK waters in the 1960s due to rampant commercial overfishing and shifting climatic conditions. They can measure up to an average of 6.5 feet and weigh as much as 550lbs. Andrew Alsop,
the operator of White Water Charters from Neyland marina, once accidentally caught a colossal tuna weighing approximately 500lb and measuring 7ft 7in in 2017. Reflecting on the experience, Alsop told the BBC, “I began noticing shoals of these fish around 2012. Witnessing them is a marvel, akin to sights
you’d expect in distant shores like Africa or America.” In a record-setting event in October 2022, Bridgend angler Simon Batey reeled in a mammoth 900lb tuna from the Celtic Deeps, roughly 30 miles from the Pembrokeshire coast. This catch is believed to be the largest fish ever secured in Welsh
waters. Distressingly, the Atlantic has seen a decline of approximately 80% in bluefin tuna populations over the past six decades. Pedley concluded with a hopeful note, “The recent sightings are an encouraging sign, hinting at a potential revival in our marine ecosystems.”
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Appeal for witnesses following armed robbery in Haverfordwest POLICE are seeking information pertaining to an armed heist at the Betfred shop on High Street, Haverfordwest, which took place on the evening of Sunday, 22nd October. The Dyfed-Powys constabulary reported that officers were dispatched after being alerted to the incident. Two individuals were observed entering the betting shop just prior to 8:30 pm. They made their exit a few moments later, having absconded with approximately £500. Thankfully, no one was harmed during the event. A representative from the police force provided descriptions of the culprits: “The first individual obscured his visage with a grey scarf. He donned a black puffa coat bearing a white emblem on both the arm and torso. With his hood raised, he was seen brandishing a hammer.
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The accomplice is of a slight build, standing roughly at 5ft 6in, attired in dark garments with a light brown mask.”
In relation to the crime, an 18-yearold male has been apprehended on robbery allegations. He was subsequently released and remains under investigation. The Dyfed-Powys
police force is earnestly urging members of the community to come forward with any relevant information. “We are keen to converse with individuals who might have noted any unusual activities
before or subsequent to the robbery,” a police representative commented. “This appeal extends to motorists possessing dashcam recordings, pedestrians, and those with surveillance
cameras encompassing areas such as High Street, Hill Lane, Goat Street, Market Street, Hill Street, and Dew Street.” Should you possess any insights that could aid the officers in their probe, you’re encouraged to reach out to the Dyfed-Powys constabulary. Reports can be submitted online via bit.ly/ DPPContactOnline, emailed to 101@dyfedpowys.police.uk, or by dialling 101. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may relay information by texting the non-emergency line at 07811 311 908. Please reference the code 23001042249 when alluding to this particular event. For those wishing to remain anonymous, Crimestoppers, an independent charity, can be contacted at 0800 555111 or through crimestoppers-uk.org.
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Pembrokeshire Wilko employees receive support after redundancies FORMER staff of the Pembrokeshire Wilko stores, who faced job losses following the retail giant’s administration, have been provided guidance on tapping into almost £7,000 of potential funding. Additionally, many have actively pursued new job opportunities. Pembrokeshire’s Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) informed that Wilko employees received guidance on ReAct funding. This came about when the Pembrokeshire Employer and Partnership Team, in collaboration with Careers Wales, visited all local Wilko outlets to assist the staff impacted by layoffs. Furthermore, these employees were enlightened about the benefits they qualify for, accessible through the DWP’s jobcentres. Fred Hatton, a representative of Pembrokeshire’s Employer and Partnership Team, expressed optimism. “Given the thriving job market, numerous former Wilko employees are exploring job prospects in other retail businesses,” he remarked. He also emphasized the seasonal hiring surge, saying, “Retailers frequently expand their workforce during the festive season, with many transitioning to permanent roles afterwards.” Mr. Hatton highlighted DWP’s recruitment drive, stating plans to bring on 20 more Work Coach staff at Jobcentres across south-west Wales. This is in addition to the recent advertising for 153 Universal Credit Review staff for the Pembroke Dock Service Centre. He lauded the proactive efforts of Jobcentre work coaches and partnership
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teams, asserting their transformative impact on jobseekers’ lives, which consequently bolsters the broader UK economy. Discussing the local job scenario, Mr. Hatton mentioned, “Many prominent employers regularly have job openings, addressing the inevitable employee turnover. Those on the job hunt should remain hopeful and persistent, even if they don’t immediately spot their dream job.” He urged jobseekers to be adaptive, suggesting they might start in an alternate role to cultivate confidence and skills for their eventual career aspirations. Jobseekers are encouraged to inquire about available training. Those not on benefits can approach Careers Wales for guidance. Assistance is extended universally, catering to various demographics and situations, including individuals transitioning
from education, those aged 50 and above, individuals with health conditions, and those aiming for career progression. In another initiative, the NHS Hywel Dda UHB Future Workforce team recently organized informational sessions at Pembroke Dock, Milford Haven, and Haverfordwest Jobcentres. These sessions, which covered topics like NHS recruitment and apprenticeships, were met with significant interest, prompting plans for subsequent ones. Mr. Hatton c o n c l u d e d , emphasizing the ongoing efforts in Pembrokeshire to bridge employers and jobseekers. “Recent government data is promising. Pembrokeshire has witnessed a 4% decline in benefit claimants over the past year. Notably, unemployment among the 50+ demographic has reduced by a substantial 16% during the same period.”
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Tragic conclusion to multi-agency search for missing dog A COMBINED effort from St Davids RNLI inshore lifeboat team and the city’s coastguard led to the sorrowful recovery of a dog off a beach in the Caerfai Bay area this week. The search operation was initiated on Tuesday afternoon, following reports of a missing pet. The St Davids RNLI inshore lifeboat was promptly launched at 4.38pm to aid in the
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endeavour. By the time the lifeboat team arrived, HM Coastguard – St Davids had already commenced a search on the cliff top. Battling a challenging swell and choppy waters, the lifeboat crew meticulously scoured the shoreline. It was the vigilant
eyes of the coastguard volunteers atop the cliff that eventually located the dog, sadly lifeless, at the rear of a secluded cove. Demonstrating commendable skill and determination, a lifeboat crew member successfully reached the rocky beach to retrieve the dog, ensuring it could be returned to its grieving family. A spokesperson for St Davids RNLI expressed
the team’s condolences, stating, “Our hearts go out to the family during
this distressing period. We extend our gratitude to the St Davids Cliff
Rescue Team for their unwavering support and collaborative spirit.”
Man convicted of assault on minor, sentenced to jail time NATHAN GRIFFITHS Tom Sinclair has been incarcerated Editor@herald.email following a conviction for two counts of assault. and January 2015. The incidents date back Both incidents pertained to between January 2014
to the same minor, who was 12 or 13 years old at the time, and transpired on the same day. The jury, after deliberating in July, delivered a unanimous
guilty verdict on both charges. Testimonies during the trial revealed that the incidents occurred in a Newcastle Emlyn residence when the victim was in Griffiths’ sole company. They were engaging in a game of Minecraft when Griffiths repeatedly solicited her for intimate acts, which she declined each time. Prosecutor Robin Rouch informed the court, “At a certain point, he compelled her against her will.” Griffiths subsequently assaulted her. Testimonies further disclosed Griffiths’ unsettling fixation on the young girl, leaving her apprehensive about encountering him, even after relocating from the locality. She took measures to block him on social media platforms due to his persistent and unwelcome advances. Authorities were notified of these incidents when the victim confided in someone around her 18th birthday. The delay in reporting was attributed to threats made by Griffiths, warning that he would harm her mother if she spoke up. In a poignant statement read aloud in court,
the victim expressed, “Speaking to the police was immensely challenging. The fear of reprisal kept me silent for years. The trauma of the incident constantly haunts me and has indelibly affected my life.” Defence attorney, David Singh, presented a psychiatric evaluation which indicated that the now 33-year-old Griffiths exhibited signs of immaturity and suffered from certain mental and physical conditions. Singh noted, “Given his current state, one can infer he was even more immature at 23 or 24. He became deeply smitten with her, despite his limited experience in intimate relationships.”
Singh also highlighted that Griffiths had no prior criminal record. While delivering the sentence, Judge Geraint Walters remarked, “You harboured an unhealthy fixation with the young girl, viewing her as a potential life partner. That day, your actions have left an indelible mark on the victim’s life.” Griffiths, a resident of Golwg Y Castell in Cardigan, received a six-year sentence for each count, to be served concurrently. He is mandated to register as a sex offender for the remainder of his life, and the court has issued an indefinite restraining order to protect the victim.
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£3.15m worth of illegal drugs seized in south and west Wales IN A SWEEPING crackdown on organised drug trade, 63 individuals were arrested and over £3.15 million worth of drugs were confiscated during a focused week of operations led by the Tarian Regional Organised Crime Unit. From October 9-15, the UK observed the “County Lines Intensification Week”, a nationwide initiative that targets the “County Lines” drug dealing system. This system involves organised criminal groups (OCGs) transporting and distributing drugs from urban centers to smaller towns and rural areas. The Tarian unit, responsible for the southern Wales region, collaborated with other national law enforcement agencies to intensify their operations against these drug syndicates. Teams from the South Wales, Gwent, and Dyfed-Powys Police forces carried out 17 search warrants leading to the arrest of 63 individuals. The operations in southern Wales led to: • • •
Dismantling of 8 county lines operations. Confiscation of £260,000 in cash. Seizure of various
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drugs including Crack Cocaine, Heroin, Amphetamine, Cocaine, and an astonishing 4,580 Cannabis plants with an estimated value of up to £3.1 million. Recovery of various weapons including knives, hammers, lighter fluid, and two shotguns. Identification and safeguarding of 63 vulnerable adults and children. Seizure of multiple vehicles and mobile phones. Engagement with over 400 community members in a mass event.
The operations saw police utilizing multiple resources, including automatic number plate recognition (ANPR), knife sweeps, covert officers, and police canines. Key information from the public, reporting suspicions around county lines exploitation, played a crucial role in the success of these operations. Detective Inspector Richard Weber, a representative from Tarian, highlighted the purpose of such intensive operations, stating,
“The aim is to disrupt organised crime gangs whose activities harm the exploited.” Weber praised the combined effort of the law enforcement agencies and added, “Their dedication exemplifies our commitment to challenging county lines criminals and
safeguarding our communities.” To help combat this persistent issue, police collaborated with partners from various sectors, including health, education, and transportation, to raise awareness about the signs of exploitation
linked to county lines. Weber emphasized the importance of public awareness and partnership, noting, “A lot of the issues we face are hidden, and we rely on the public and our partners to raise concerns. This allows us to target the culprits and protect those
at risk.” For more details on county lines activity and how to report any suspicions, visit Crimestoppers UK: https://crimestoppersuk.org/keeping-safe/ community-family/ county-lines.
Burglaries in Haverfordwest: Pembroke Dock man charged HAVERFORDWEST was shaken as news of multiple dwelling burglaries surfaced from the Prendergast and Perrot’s Terrace areas on October 18, 2023. Authorities were quick to respond, with Dyfed-Powys Police springing into action immediately upon receiving reports. By the morning of October 19, their swift investigation bore fruit, resulting in the arrest of two individuals linked to the crimes. Norman David Smith, a 45-year-old from Pembroke Dock, has been charged with three counts of dwelling burglary and an additional count
of attempted burglary. Smith was presented at the Llanelli Magistrates Court today where he was remanded in custody. The second suspect, whose identity remains undisclosed, has been bailed with conditions as further enquiries are ongoing. Residents of Haverfordwest now look towards November 13, where Smith is scheduled for a Plea and Trial Preparation Hearing at the prestigious Swansea Crown Court. The community remains hopeful for a swift resolution to this perturbing string of burglaries.
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Local farmers undermined by Labour Government Government’s green targets has not been appreciated or respected and we, like many, are very disillusioned.” GOOD PRACTICE UNREWARDED WHILE SYSTEM ERRORS ABOUND
Drakeford’s success: 500 farmers sign up for a scheme for which 17,000 are eligible A TENANT farming family from Pembrokeshire is at a crossroads as they try to make sense of the ongoing chaos caused by the Habitat Wales scheme and uncertainty around future funding. Haydn and Julia Mathias farm at Moor Farm, Cresselly, Kilgetty, where they keep a herd of suckler cows in an organic system on 177 acres. SUCCESSFUL SCHEME REPLACED BY UNDERFUNDED SHAMBLES The farm has always been in some form of agrienvironment Scheme, starting with the Preseli ESA, which led to Tir Gofal and, in more recent years, Glastir Entry, leading to Glastir Advanced. Haydn and Julia have also participated in the Welsh Government’s organic schemes since they converted to organic farming in 2001. Haydn Mathias said: “If the Welsh Government accepts our expression of interest in its Habitat Wales Scheme, it will generate £2,404 for the farm. In 2022, our Glastir Advanced contract generated £5,190.93, and the Glastir Organic contract generated £4,457.20.”
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The Welsh Government closed its Glastir schemes without any notice to farmers or consultation with farming unions days after the Senedd went into summer recess. At the time, Labour’s Rural Affairs Minister claimed details of a replacement scheme would be put before the Senedd when it returned from the break. No details have been put before the Welsh Parliament. The Labour Government is floundering after slashing the agriculture budget by £20m in response to the budget crisis it knew about in March but refused to deal with until last week. Mr Mathias continued: “Both these contracts end on December 31. That means we are looking at a drop of 75% in our income in 2024 if we are offered a contract for the Habitat Wales Scheme. “Although we have income from youngstock cattle sales and tack sheep, much of this is outweighed by the cost of production and ever-increasing bills.” Julia Mathias said: “We feel the hard work which we - and thousands of other farmers across Wales - have done over a long period to enhance habitat land and to contribute towards the Welsh
The Mathiases met with local MS Sam Kurtz, the Conservative Shadow Rural Affairs Minister. They highlighted further concerns around the Habitat Wales scheme. FUW Pembrokeshire County Officer Rebecca Voyle said: “Haydn and Julia are a prime example of what good practice looks like when it comes to balancing food production and looking after the land. “Yet the barriers they face and the financial repercussions outside their control put the whole system into question. “There are serious problems with funding and whilst we appreciate that budgets are tight and further cuts have been made to the rural affairs budget, that does little to alleviate the pressures on farms.” Union staff further outlined the wide range of issues around the application process, including concerns around Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) eligibility for wooded areas and mapping errors. “We have encountered numerous problems of land being identified incorrectly as habitat land or as the wrong type of habitat, which has led to significant concerns for farmers when trying to apply for the scheme.” Mrs Voyle added: “The Welsh Government tried to streamline the application process due to the time pressures of issuing contracts before January 1. Unfortunately, this means
there is limited scope within the process to enable farmers to correct any errors which they find causing an enormous amount of frustration.” Mr Kurtz further heard how those issues have made the farming community even more concerned about the incoming Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS). Rebecca Voyle continued: “The wait for the final detailed SFS consultation’s publication continues. However, we are very aware that the Welsh Government intends to introduce the Scheme in 2025, less than 18 months away. “Having seen what has happened with the application process for the Habitat Wales Scheme, we are concerned about how all the different elements which will be required for the SFS will be incorporated into the application process, how accurate any data used for different elements of the Scheme will be and what flexibility will be built into the application process to enable farmers to make adjustments. She concluded: “We
sincerely hope that lessons will be learnt from what has happened with the Habitat Wales Scheme application process.” KURTZ AND DRAKEFORD CLASH AT QUESTION TIME After meeting with Haydn and Julia Mathias, Sam Kurtz clashed with First Minister Mark Drakeford in the Senedd on Tuesday (October 24). After describing the Habitat Scheme’s rollout as “shambolic”, the local MS said that the mapping errors in the data could only be corrected in “exceptional circumstances”. He asked the First Minister whether the Welsh Government would allow farmers to digitally input the data and map their habitats online to “try and make a success of a failing scheme”. The First Minister claimed the Scheme was not failing. He said that 500 farmers have signed up for it, demonstrating its success. 3,000 Welsh farms participated in the Glastir Schemes. 17,000 farmers are potentially eligible to
participate in the new Habitat Scheme. Barely 500 have signed up for it. In the meantime, the Welsh Government is yet to produce a budget for its twelve-month stopgap. Speaking to The Herald, Sam Kurtz said: “The Scheme has been riddled with problems from its inception. From outdated data to mapping inconsistencies, it’s little wonder that so few farmers have so far signed up. “The fact that farmers can’t input more up-to-date data via the RPW website shows that it is unfit for purpose. “We were promised by the Welsh Government an announcement on the Scheme’s budget before applications opened on September 29. However, we’re now approaching November with no sign of what the budget will be. “If this Scheme was due to restore and build trust between farmers and the Welsh Government, then it’s left much to be desired. “I hope it’s not a sign of things to come with the Sustainable Farming Scheme in 2025.”
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Broad Haven beach mystifies once more with UFO sand pattern BROAD HAVEN, one of the UK’s most notorious hubs for UFO sightings, has once again stirred intrigue among locals with the discovery of an enigmatic sand pattern bearing the mark of an unidentified flying object. Emerging with the dawn of Wednesday, October 25, the meticulous design showcases a sixmetre-wide skull at its heart, intertwined with an enigmatic code. Its timely appearance, a mere six days before Halloween, has sparked astonishment among both locals and tourists. “Throughout history, ancient societies have embraced circular symbols, from Norse runic circles to Hindu mandalas. However, certain aspects of this design seem to resonate with contemporary motifs,” observed Dr. Jonathan Melville, a
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leading cipher code specialist. He further added, “The ancient Celts, unfamiliar with computational designs, wouldn’t incorporate them, pointing to the possibility that this design might have extraterrestrial origins. Only those with a fervent spirit of inquiry will decipher its clandestine message.” The discovery has been credited to Beavertown Brewery, established in 2011 by Logan Plant, progeny of the famed Led Zeppelin vocalist, Robert Plant. Recent research sponsored by Beavertown delved into the willingness of individuals to engage in dialogue with extraterrestrials, should they touch down on Earth. Remarkably, the data revealed that a staggering 58% of
the Welsh populace would willingly initiate a conversation with these cosmic visitors. Moreover, the study highlighted that nearly half of the Welsh adult population (48%) believes there’s a high likelihood of the government concealing
genuine evidence of extraterrestrial existence. “With the media abuzz with discussions about UFOs and extraterrestrials, it’s hardly surprising that nearly half of the UK populace would willingly engage with an alien
entity,” remarked Tom Rainsford, Beavertown Brewery’s Marketing Director. In a spirited initiative, Beavertown is rallying residents to decipher the concealed message within the cipher, offering a chance to clinch one of ten £100
vouchers, redeemable for Beavertown m e r c h a n d i s e . Enthusiasts can submit their interpretations via the brewery’s official website, which will also unveil three hints in the ensuing week, culminating in Halloween festivities.
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Prosecuted for illegal dumping of 3,000 tonnes of waste A WEST WALES man has been successfully prosecuted by Natural Resources Wales (NRW) for allowing 3,122 tonnes of waste to be dumped on his land without an environmental permit. John Bray was ordered to pay £8,700 after pleading guilty to allowing construction and demolition waste, amongst other types of environmentally sensitive waste to be dumped on his land at Wemyss Mine near Trisant, Ceredigion. This is an offence under the Environmental Protection Act. Mr Bray was ordered to pay a fine of £7,000, a victim surcharge of £700 and to pay £1,000 towards NRW’s costs of bringing the prosecution. NRW first visited Mr Bray’s property in August 2021 after receiving reports of illegal activity at the site. NRW officers wrote
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to Mr Bray after the visit informing him that officers had attended the Wemyss Mine site and had identified the unauthorised deposit of waste. He was informed that the deposit of waste on land without an environmental permit was an offence and that NRW would be conducting a full investigation. He was also told that no further waste was to be deposited or burnt at the location. Despite this, a further visit in November 2021 found that more waste had been left on the site. While Mr Bray did have a registered waste exemption which allowed him to deposit suitable waste to be used in a construction activity, no construction was taking place. Mr Bray was instead accepting
waste material from other people to be disposed of on his land, much of which he was being paid to receive. Jeremy Goddard, NRW’s Waste and Enforcement Team Leader in Mid Wales said: “Landowners must not accept waste from others without the
correct permissions being in place. They can only undertake the activities authorised by a relevant environmental permit or exemption from permitting. “We take reports of illegally dumping waste very seriously as it has damaging effect on the local environment and
undercuts legitimate operators who abide by the rules. “We will not hesitate to investigate reports of illegal waste management, and to take appropriate enforcement action, including prosecution.” Mr Bray pleaded guilty on 19 September at
Aberystwyth Magistrates Court and was sentenced on 19 October 2023 in the same court. To report a pollution incident you can call NRW’s 24-hour incident hotline on 0300 065 3000 or report it online Natural Resources Wales / Report an incident.
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Andrew Price recognised for MIKE EDWARDS contribution to employment THIS week, Emma Price from the renowned ‘Andrew Price Group’ was extended a prestigious invitation to 10 Downing Street. This came in light of her nomination for the ‘Local Skills Champion’ award, recognising the group’s significant contribution to the apprenticeship
and employment opportunities for the youth in South and West Wales. The Narberth Salon, which marked its inception in October 2013 and stands as the ninth establishment under Andrew’s legacy in Wales, has been a beacon for young talent. Expressing her gratitude, Emma remarked, “I
extend heartfelt thanks to MP Simon Hart for this nomination. It acknowledges our unwavering commitment to fostering apprenticeships and ensuring employment for the young generation in South & West Wales.” She further emphasised the importance of connecting with like-
minded individuals who share a dedication to apprenticeships and education. “Engaging with others who are passionate about nurturing our younger communities in the professional realm has always been rewarding. Being at Downing Street was indeed a remarkable experience and a true honour,” she concluded.”
THERE is nothing wrong with egg and chips. Over the years, when times have been tough, it’s a sentiment that has kept me going. The good thing is that it’s not so much a meal as a feast when you break it down into constituent parts. Eggs are yummy when eaten independently, whether boiled, hard-boiled, scrambled, poached or fried. Chips, like strong mugs of tea, are the staff of life. Imagine living in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries and waiting for potatoes! Then imagine waiting for chips to be invented. It doesn’t bear thinking about. Before potatoes, it was grain. Barley – and later wheat – were staples of the British diet. They would have been dried, milled into flour, baked into bread, or served like a porridge. I’ve got nothing against bread. Bread is an important carrier for chips and accompaniment for eggs. But imagine sitting down and discovering it’s sandwiches for tea. Again. Even worse, imagine trying to eat sandwiches before the Earl of Sandwich had his bright idea about portable snackery. One after another, the horrors just keep mounting up. Potatoes are, of course, members of the same plant family as deadly nightshade. I can’t help wondering what the first person to try a potato was thinking. Probably not: “Ooh! Dauphinoise would be nice.” Nightshades are toxic. Unripe or green potatoes, i n c l u d i n g potato tops, are chock-full of a particularly nasty toxin called solanine. If you eat them, you can book an allexpensesp a i d
evening in the privy, regretting your folly. Eat too many, and it’s a one-way ticket to the morgue. So, when the first hunter-gatherers on the American continent encountered the potato plant, how did they roadtest it? I reckon they did it by a process of elimination. The unluckiest testers would be eliminated. They would rapidly discount unripe potatoes. Then, they hang around for the ripe tubers. Those are pretty unpleasant eaten raw, so they would perhaps try cooking them through boiling or baking. In the meantime, those who made the ultimate sacrifice to potato husbandry remain unknown. They’re probably buried somewhere, showing signs of extreme gastric distress before their agonising deaths. They died for our access to chip butties. I salute them. I’m speaking about this because my beloved has a new cookery book. It’s all to do with healthy eating for older people. To my distress, the book also says brassica vegetables are important elements of my future diet and are full of things that keep one full of vim and vigour. Having watched Masterchef, my darling one introduced me to something called cavolo nero. It looks like cattle feed but is so bloody horrible the RSPCA would be down on you like a ton of bricks if you fed it to Ermentrude. I can’t help wondering what bloody idiot first discovered cavolo nero, tasted it, cooked it and decided it was fit for human consumption. You just know they had to be foreign. It doesn’t even go with chips, for goodness’ sake.
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£4.6m programme will reduce flood risk for around 2,000 properties Details of a £4.6m programme to reduce flood risk using nature-based solutions have been published today, delivering towards a Programme for Government c o m m i t m e n t (Wednesday, October 25). The Welsh Government’s Natural Flood Management Accelerator Programme was confirmed via a joint statement between Climate Change Minister Julie James and Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, Lesley Griffiths. The Ministers say the two-year programme follows a Programme for Government commitment to deliver nature-based flood management solutions across all major river catchments. The programme will help Risk Management Authorities work together with Welsh farmers, landowners and third sector organisations on nature-based solutions that reduce flood risk. It will fund 23 projects across eight different Risk Management Authorities. It is expected to reduce flood risk for around 2,000
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properties. Climate Change Minister Julie James said: As Wales contends with the growing impacts of climate change and the devastation flooding can inflict, the need to reduce risk to communities now and into the future is more apparent. “Developing and delivering wider naturebased sustainable solutions to reduce flood risk is critical to protecting and enhancing our environment, homes, and communities. “Today, we are very pleased to announce the launch of the Natural Flood Management Accelerator Programme. The programme is a 2-year £4.6 million investment which will further expand our commitment to working collaboratively with Welsh farmers, landowners and third sector organisations across Wales. “This scheme will build upon our learning from previous successful projects and bring together multiple
innovative solutions to develop nature-based solutions through our rural catchments.” Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, Lesley Griffiths, added: “With the support of farmers, foresters, land managers and food businesses we can develop the rural economy and our natural environment in a sustainable way. This will further enhance our knowledge and experience in delivering co-ordinated collaborative projects within known flood prone areas. Through continued delivery and knowledge gained from schemes like this, we are also reducing instances of pollution, reducing surface water runoff and encouraging new methods to adapting to a changing climate. We all recognise the need to be more collaborative in our thinking whilst exploring and encouraging new ways of working that will deliver at pace and scale. This investment will allow Risk Management Authorities and local communities to lead on projects and reduce the risk of flooding within their area.”
Business community invited to Pembroke Port showcase and networking event Members of the business community are invited to attend a free networking event showcasing companies located and operating at Pembroke Port. The event is taking place on the 3rd November between 10am-2pm, located at Catalina House, adjacent to the Western Sunderland Hangar, one of the new office and workshop spaces developed as part of the Swansea Bay City Deal-backed Pembroke Dock Marine project. Visitors to the event will get to meet representatives from a variety of over 20 supply chain businesses that operate at Pembroke Port and on the Milford Haven Waterway, including Williams Shipping, Mainstay Marine, Greenlink, Swansea Bay City Deal
and more. Guests are also encouraged to bring along a small gift such as pet food or advent calendars to help support local charities Greenacres Rescue and PATCH in the run up to Christmas. Sharon Adams, Commercial Manager at Pembroke Port commented: “This is going to be a brilliant event to come along to and learn more about all the amazing businesses that we work so closely with here at Pembroke Port. So why not come along, have a cuppa, and make some new connections!” To register for free tickets to the event, please email marketing@mhpa.co.uk or follow the booking link on Pembroke Port’s social media channels – LinkedIn and Twitter.
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Welsh councils face cash crisis LOCAL authorities in Wales face a funding gap of £744m by 2027, according to a report from Cardiff University’s Wales Governance Centre. Use of reserves, higher than 5% Council Tax increases, and further funding from the Welsh Government could mitigate challenges in 2024-25, the analysis concludes. But beyond that, local authority finances appear to be on an “unsustainable path”, with the funding gap growing year-on-year. The findings also estimate that if the Welsh Jon Coles Government plans to jon.coles@herald.email increase health, schools and childcare spending, government funding. At the it must find cuts of £318 same time, Denbighshire million in cash terms by has given a stark warning 2027-28 in all other areas. over its finances. Local Councils in England, government finances have both Labour and never been under such Conservative-controlled, strain, with even financially continue to spiral into cautious councils like effective bankruptcy fuelled Pembrokeshire feeling the by failed investments strain. intended to replace central
Guto Ifan of the Wales Fiscal Analysis Team said: “While Local Government services have been spared from the cuts announced for this year, the projections outlined in the briefing suggest a difficult mediumterm outlook for Welsh local authority budgets. “Inflation and pay rises are set to fall over the coming years. However, spending pressures
are still likely to outstrip projected increases in funding. This could have a serious impact on the provision of local services. “In the context of the deep slashes in spending since 2010, the feasibility of achieving these further cuts to services remains questionable. “Any increases in local authority budgets are likely to come from higher levels of Council Tax, which takes proportionately more money from poorer households in Wales. That makes Council Tax reform even more urgent and should again encourage policymakers to revisit the question of whether to use instead the more progressive lever of raising revenues, namely devolved income tax increases.” According to the findings, spending pressures have outstripped the growth in local government revenues over the last two years despite significant increases in funding from the Welsh Government. A key driver has been substantial pay increases for local government staff and teachers despite many workers still seeing real-term pay cuts. Local authorities have mitigated pressures by drawing significantly from their reserves - built up during the previous two years - and through Council Tax increases, which this year average 5.8%. Researchers estimate that by 2027-28, over four-
fifths of the increase in local government resource income will derive from increased Council Tax revenues. Guto Ifan added: “Of course, as has been the case over recent years, the economic and fiscal context could radically change. “The recent revisions in UK GDP shows the inherent uncertainty in fiscal plans and forecasts. Following a UK General Election next year, a different government could set an alternative path for public spending. “However, with the current Westminster government and the Labour Party refusing to commit to additional spending on public services, the Welsh Government and local authorities must now weigh up the difficult choices that may lie ahead.” Conservative Shadow Local Government Minister Sam Rowlands MS said: “Councils go above and beyond in providing crucial services to local communities. It is, therefore, deeply concerning that Wales Fiscal Analysis’s report outlines a funding gap of £744m facing Welsh Councils by 2027. “With Welsh Councils sitting on over £2.75bn in useable reserves, and with Labour’s Welsh Government responsible for most of their funding, it’s clear that the Local Government Funding Formula in Wales is not fit for purpose, and Labour
is putting the services that local people rely on at risk. “With hard-working residents continuing to face Council Tax hikes, we’re calling for a full review of the Local Government Funding Formula and to ensure Councils use their useable reserves before hitting residents with Council Tax rises.” For Councils to do that, the Welsh Government must loosen the rules on the level of prudent reserves a Council must hold (i.e. for acute emergencies), how Councils deploy their capital reserves and reduce Welsh Government interference on what Welsh councils can spend their money on (i.e. reducing the strings on grant funding from the Welsh Government). Unless that happens, many councils - including those, like Pembrokeshire, in a relatively better financial position - are stuck between having money that might reduce the burden on Council Taxpayers and being unable to use it to bolster services and hold down the tax burden because of the legal constraints on budget setting. Just because the Welsh Government decides to pull money out of capital spending into revenue to fill its funding gap (apparently, the jury’s still out), that does not mean councils have carte blanche to follow suit. Local Government legislation does not give councils the same powers that the Welsh Government has under the Wales Act and other legislation. The problem with spending reserves is relatively straightforward and obvious to even the dimmest of Pembrokeshire County Councillors. If a Council has £10m in reserves (for example) and uses £5m to hold down Council Tax in one year, repeating the exercise the following year will leave it with no reserves and Council Taxpayers facing a whopping rise in year three.
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£14m available for energy-focused charities and community groups O rganisations invited to apply for funding in the latest round of the Ofgem Redress Scheme to help people with energy advice and decarbonisation projects. Today (24 October 2023) the Ofgem Energy Industry Voluntary Redress Scheme (Energy Redress Scheme) opens for its sixth funding round. A total of £14 million is available for charities and community energy groups – including community interest companies, cooperative societies and community benefit societies - to apply for grants through four funding streams. Projects will be considered which focus on supporting households most at risk from cold homes and high energy bills, the development of innovative products and services related to
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domestic energy use, or carbon emissions reduction projects, across England, Scotland and Wales. From February 2018 to March 2023, the Energy Redress Scheme has funded more than 524 projects across England, Scotland and Wales and awarded £95 million in funding. The projects have included research aimed at making sure that the needs of elderly people and disabled people are met by new energy technologies. Projects have also focused on digital media to engage hard-to-reach audiences with energy issues and share the best support that is available to them. Graham Ayling, senior project manager for the Energy Redress Scheme, said: “With winter approaching, the voluntary sector
provides a vital safety net for people who are struggling to stay warm in their homes. We hope that this new funding will be a much needed boost for the sector at this crucial time. The funding will
also support projects focused on delivering net zero, making sure that everyone benefits in the transition.” To apply, organisations need to be pre-registered by visiting the Energy
Redress registration page. Organisations that haven’t yet registered with the scheme must do so 10 working days before the relevant Fund closes to allow time for eligibility checks to take
place. The deadline for applications is 5pm on 14 November 2023. To apply follow the instructions on the Energy Redress website.
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Local Teenager Seren Abbott Lands Coveted Role of Tommy the Cat
Jobcentres in Pembrokeshire continue to host a full range of activities that bring our jobseekers and employers together with a focus on helping those employers with live vacancies. Jobcentre work coaches and the employer and partnership teams are making a difference to the lives of jobseekers and changing their lives for the better. Furthermore, all this work results in boosting the economy of not just our county but also of Wales and the whole of the UK. Our county’s tourism and hospitality sector is vital to our local economy and the DWP efforts to help jobseekers into jobs in this sector have been a priority. A great many of our large employers constantly have live vacancies in order to cope with the natural churn of those employees moving on to pastures new, some into further education, others into different work sectors in order to advance and earn more. Thus, those seeking employment at any time of the year, should not become despondent if they do not see their ideal job being advertised. Persistence is the key, jobseekers should keep looking and consider working in a different role initially in order to gain confidence and skills for the next step in their career ladder. For those who are benefit claimants, ask your Work Coach what training is available; for those who are not benefit claimants, seek advice from Careers Wales. Tailored support from work coaches is vital so jobseekers are able to reach their full potential. By unlocking the skills and abilities of individuals, people can improve their employment prospects, which in turn helps achieve the Government’s priority to grow the economy. Support is available to everyone whether they are leaving education, 50 Plus, have a health condition or progress in work. Importantly job seeking parents on Universal Credit, can now get extra financial help through increased childcare payments. The Pembrokeshire Employer and Partnership team and Careers Wales attended all Wilko stores to support staff affected by redundancies. All affected
Wilko employees were invited and are now familiar with the React funding scheme available through Careers Wales and the benefits that those affected are eligible to claim through DWP via jobcentres. It was good to hear that in the current buoyant jobs market, many ex Wilco staff have been actively seeking alternative employment in other retail outlets. The message to all jobseekers at this time of year is that a great many of our retail sector employers increase staff for the Christmas period with many of those being offered further employment on completion. There has recently been some welcome news that the DWP has been recruiting more Work Coach staff into Jobcentres on a national level. In the South West Wales area, the plan is for up to 20 new staff. This is additional to the figure of up to 153 Universal Credit Review staff recently advertised for the Pembroke Dock Service Centre. The NHS Hywel Dda UHB Future Workforce team recently attended Pembroke Dock, Milford Haven and Haverfordwest Jobcentres and delivered face to face group information presentation sessions to our jobseekers about NHS recruitment, work experience, volunteering and apprenticeships opportunities. These were assessed as extremely successful and further sessions are being planned at regular intervals. It is significant to note that the NHS is the biggest employer in Wales and has the full range of vacancies to suit all abilities and skills levels. As Fred Hatton of the Employer and Partnership Team stated, “a lot of work is being undertaken in Pembrokeshire to bring together employers advertising jobs and those customers who are seeking work. Jobcentre work coaches and the employer and partnership teams are making a difference to the lives of jobseekers and changing their lives for the better. Furthermore, all this work results in boosting the economy of not just our county but also of Wales and the whole of the UK. Our county’s employment
sectors are vital to our local economy and the DWP efforts to help jobseekers into jobs in this sector have been a priority. Furthermore, all this work results in boosting the economy of not just our county but also of Wales and the whole of the UK. We are approaching the period when a great many of our large retail employers begin a drive to attract recruits for the Christmas season. Although these roles are often advertised as temporary, it is very often the case that some of those taken on for these seasonal roles make an impact such that they are offered permanent positions as they become available.” Government statistics show that all our efforts are bearing fruit: Pembrokeshire has seen a drop in claimants to benefits by 4% since this time last year. For our county’s age 50+ benefit claimants, the unemployed figure is down by 16% since this time last year. Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, Mel Stride MP said: “There are more than one million more people on company payrolls compared to 2019, a near record high, and today’s statistics also show inactivity has fallen by over a quarter of a million since the pandemic peak. “Growing the economy is our priority. That’s why we are bearing down on inflation and bringing in the next generation of welfare reforms to drive down inactivity and help more people into work.” Background Payroll employment is close to a record high at 30.1 million - 370,000 higher than this time last year and 1.1m higher than before the pandemic. There are 3.9 million more people in work than in 2010. The unemployment rate is below many of our international peers, including Canada, France and Spain. Long-term unemployment continues to fall, down over 10% on the year and over 60% since 2010. Economic inactivity has fallen by over a quarter of a million since the pandemic peak and is lower than the average for the G7, the EU and the OECD.
Pembrokeshire Local Teenager Seren Abbott Lands Coveted Role of Tommy the Cat in The Boulevard Theatre’s Production of Dick Whittington The Big Pembrokeshire Pantomime is thrilled to announce that Seren Abbott has been cast in the role of Tommy the Cat in the upcoming pantomime Dick Whittington. Abbott will star alongside acclaimed actress Laila Morse, who is set to play the role of Queen Rat. “We are absolutely delighted that Seren will be bringing her immense talent and infectious energy to the role of Tommy,” said Dick Whittington Director, Drew Baker. “Seren has been a dedicated member of Vision Arts since its inception, demonstrating outstanding commitment, passion and continued development as a performer over the past few years. It therefore feels fitting that she should make her professional panto debut on our stage, and we know she will be a hit with
audiences young and old.” A pupil at Milford Haven Comprehensive School, 15 year old Abbott has studied dance, acting, and singing at Vision Arts and Stagecoach. Her previous credits with Vision Arts include roles in productions of Matilda, Madagascar, Aladdin and We Will Rock You (Young@part).
Dick Whittington marks The Big Pembs Panto’s second professional pantomime at The Boulevard Theatre. The family-friendly show, featuring Abbott as the mischievous feline sidekick, will run from December 13th through 31st. For tickets and more information, visit www. bigpembspanto.com
Steeleye span to perform in Carmarthen For one night only, Carmarthen’s Lyric Theatre will host Folk Rock pioneers, Steeleye Span as they visit the town as part of their UK-wide 50th anniversary tour, on Thursday 30th November at 7:30pm. Steeleye Span changed the face of folk music forever, taking it out of small clubs and into the world of gold discs and international tours. Five decades on and this six-piece line up are celebrating their 50th anniversary tour, featuring all the favourite songs and tunes from their long and glittering career. Members have come and gone over the years, but Steeleye has always remained at the forefront of the genre they helped to define,
and the band has become an institution in British music. Audiences at Steeleye Span’s shows can expect to hear many of the familiar
classics next to gems both old and new, all delivered with a burning passion and unrivalled experience.
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Prominent Voice of Wales activist sentenced in major fraud case A notable far-right activist known for his campaign against “illegal” migrants has received a suspended prison sentence due to his role in a major fraud scheme. This scheme duped numerous individuals, many of whom vulnerable, out of large sums of money. Daniel Raymond Morgan co-founded the group “Voice of Wales” in Swansea, alongside fellow activist Stan Robinson. In 2021, their YouTube channel was permanently taken down due to its racist content. Morgan also had political aspirations, having stood as a UKIP candidate in the Senedd elections in 2021. However, his recent conviction casts a shadow over his political ambitions. The case at Swansea Crown Court revealed the fraudsters’ tactics. They set up a call centre that sent out millions of scam phone messages in relation to the PPI scandal. Their ploy involved promising huge payouts for missold Payment Protection Insurance policies. In reality, their goal was to obtain and misuse victims’ credit card information. Many victims,
including the elderly and vulnerable, were deceived into paying fees of up to £550 each, under the belief that they were entitled to significant PPI refunds. The court’s ruling highlighted the deliberate and planned nature of the fraud. The prosecutor, Lee Reynolds, detailed how the company at the heart of this scam, operating under various names including HES Synergy Limited and HES Savings Audit Ltd, was meticulously planned to exploit the PPI scandal. The call centre operated using misleading scripts, aiming to gather personal information and build trust with their victims. Their strategies included accessing private credit reports of individuals under the guise of “data protection” or “security checks.” Legitimate PPI reclaim companies’ complaints against HES Synergy instigated a Ministry of Justice investigation in 2015. The company’s operations at Swansea Enterprise Park were raided, revealing the full extent of their fraudulent activities. While the company had ceased its operations by the time of the raids,
it wasn’t due to moral reasons but because they faced payment issues stemming from numerous chargebacks by disgruntled consumers. The court’s findings were based on evidence including recorded phone calls and misleading call centre scripts. It was evident that lying was a common practice at the call
centre. Six defendants, including Morgan, faced convictions in January, with all remaining defendants later pleading guilty. Judge Huw Rees highlighted the calculated nature of the fraud, emphasizing the impact on individual victims and the industry’s reputation. Morgan, aged 38, was implicated in the “Noddle
team” that accessed people’s credit reports without authorization. He received a six-month suspended sentence with rehabilitation and mental health treatment requirements. Morgan’s defense cited his role as a father and lack of prior convictions as factors for leniency. In addition to his fraudulent activities, Morgan’s far-right
affiliations have been a source of concern. His YouTube channels, which he co-managed with Stan Robinson, were taken down in 2021 for promoting racist content, including interviews with extremist groups. Despite these controversies, Morgan pursued a political career, even standing in the Senedd elections under the UKIP banner.
Nursery raises funds for chemo unit Staff from Twts Tywi Nursery climbed Pen y Fan and raised £3,000 for the Chemotherapy Day Unit at Glangwili Hospital. They raised the funds as a thank you for the care Rhian Môn Davies, mother to two boys who attend the nursery, received at the unit. Children who attend the nursery also got involved with the fundraising by doing laps of the playground. Rhian said: “In May 2022, I was diagnosed with Stage 4 bowel cancer that had spread to my lungs. “After an operation to
remove the tumour from my bowel, I started chemotherapy in September 2022 at the Chemotherapy Unit at Glangwili and did 14 cycles, which I finished in May 2023. As difficult and gruelling as the chemo was, my consultant Dr Barrington and the staff at the unit were fantastic and did such a
wonderful job. “My two boys attend Twts Tywi nursery and earlier this year the nursery decided to fundraise to raise money for the chemo unit. I felt so grateful to them for choosing something that was so close to our hearts when we were going through such a diffi-
cult time. “I can’t thank them enough for their time, effort and generosity in raising such an amazing amount of money. Diolch to Caryl, the nursery team and all the children at the nursery who were part of the fundraising. They all did an incredible job.”
Gina Beard, Lead Cancer Nurse, said: “What an amazing sum of money! We are so grateful and humbled when the public choose to support our health board charity and therefore the services that are delivering cancer treatments. “We are able to use the money to support a better patient experience. Funds raised in this way support resources such as helpful books and play therapy for children of people going through cancer treatment, and improvements in the unit environment that make it a more com-
fortable place to attend. All of these would not be possible without amazing fundraisers.” Claire Rumble, Carmarthenshire Fundraising Officer, said: “The support of our local communities enables us to provide services over and above what the NHS can provide in the three counties of Hywel Dda and we are extremely grateful for every donation we receive.” For more details about the charity and how you can help support local NHS patients and staff, go to www.hywelddahealthcharities. org.uk
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Public realm artist sought to design new trails
PEMBROKESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL says it is commissioning a lead artist to co-create a new trail or series of trails for the twin towns of Fishguard and Goodwick. The project, The Herald understands, aims to increase a sense of pride in place for local communities as well as promoting economic revival. The trails are an opportunity to celebrate the distinctive history, culture and stories of the area and make an appealing attraction for local people and tourists alike. The new trails form part of a wider regeneration drive funded by the UK Government Shared Prosperity Fund to encourage vibrant town centres, maintain and increase footfall to support shops, decrease vacant buildings, create jobs and promote town centre living. Regeneration Arts Development Officer Ruth Jones said: “This is a fantastic opportunity for the twin towns. By employing the skills of a
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professional public realm artist, we can work with the community to co-create something innovative and imaginative. “The area is rich with wonderful stories and historical events such as the Last Invasion of
1797 and a maritime industry dating from at least the Viking period. It is also known for its strong cultural identity and has a vibrant arts and music scene. “All of this can be woven together to tell a story accessed through interactive walking, creating a deeper sense
of connection to place for local people and visitors alike.” Artists with experience of working in the public realm can apply for the contract via the online portal Etender Wales. The artist will be appointed by the end of November 2023 via a rigorous evaluation
process with a panel that includes members of the Regeneration Place team at Pembrokeshire County Council as well as an external public art specialist. Communities will be invited to ‘meet the artist’ via a series of engagement events planned for December.
The routes and themes of the trails will be determined by those who know the area best; local inhabitants of the twin towns. The artist will work closely with the community throughout the process to ensure that the completed trails resonate with people’s lived experience of Fishguard and Goodwick. An exciting opportunity for a Pembrokeshire based artist interested in gaining experience of public realm practice is also available. The successful applicant will be mentored by the appointed lead artist during the course of the project. This paid role will be appointed through an open call in December. The trails will be completed by Autumn 2024, and will be launched through a series of community public events that bring people together to celebrate this unique peninsula. Artists with experience of working in the public realm can apply for the contract via the online portal Etender Wales.
NHS charity funds cancer support resources to help patients and families Thanks to generous donations, Hywel Dda Health Charities, the official charity of Hywel Dda University Health Board, has funded books and Cancer Cloud Kits which support families to better understand a cancer diagnosis and cope with bereavement. The NHS charity has funded a variety of resources to support parents having conversations with their children about a cancer diagnosis, and to support grieving children, young people and their families. Emma Williams, Cancer Information and Support Officer, said: “We’re incredibly grateful that charitable funds have allowed us to purchase these resources. “Providing information for children and
young people that can help them better understand what cancer means for them and their families is really helpful to local families. “The Cancer Cloud Kits support communication when having difficult conversations and help the family explore the emotional impact a cancer diagnosis can bring. “The Winston’s Wish books offer practical guidance and resources for any adult who is supporting a child after someone has died. Having access to these books supports the quality of service delivered to children and young people and their families locally.” The resources are available for families through the Cancer Information and Support teams at Glangwili,
Bronglais, Withybush and Prince Philip hospitals. Nicola Llewelyn, Head of Hywel Dda Health Charities, the official charity of Hywel Dda University Health Board, said: “The support of our local communities enables us to provide services over and above what the NHS can provide in the three counties of Hywel Dda and we are extremely grateful for every donation we receive.” Your donations are making a positive difference to the health, wellbeing and experience of NHS patients, service users and staff. For more details about the charity and how you can help support local NHS patients and staff, go to www.hywelddahealthcharities. org.uk
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Ryanair slashes winter flights from Cardiff amidst concerns RYANAIR, the budget airline, has declared a 50% reduction in its winter flights departing from Cardiff Airport, eliciting concerns amongst local stakeholders. Notably, the Cardiff to Belfast route, initiated in the spring, will remain dormant throughout the winter season. The airline cited the evolving preferences of passengers, noting, “Most people are willing to travel to Bristol”. The latest data reveals that the airline is operating at a decreased capacity from Rhoose this winter, compared to the previous year. Specifically, the services to Belfast International will cease on 5th November. Addressing the decision, a Ryanair representative remarked, “While the Cardiff departures have decreased by
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50% compared to the previous year, our observations indicate a growing inclination amongst travellers to opt for Bristol. The city offers a plethora of attractions, and we are pleased with our expanding base there.”
Meanwhile, travellers to Northern Ireland can still avail services provided by Emerald Airlines, which operates five days a week to Belfast City Airport from Cardiff, courtesy of a partnership with Aer Lingus. Although Ryanair’s connection from Cardiff to Dublin remains operational, the winter
schedule sees an absence of flights to popular destinations like Malaga and Faro. Confirming this, Ryanair stated, “In adherence to our standard practices, the winter season commencing at October’s end sees a streamlined schedule for Cardiff. However, we continue to serve our patrons in Wales with the
much-favoured Dublin service, available four times a week.” In a contrasting move, Ryanair announced a significant expansion at Bristol Airport, introducing two novel routes to Porto and Venice, while augmenting the frequency on ten existing routes, including Alicante, Budapest, and Malaga. In line with this expansion, a modern aircraft will join the existing fleet at Bristol for the winter of 23/24, escalating the total count to five. This decision, as per Ryanair, represents a $500m investment, poised to generate over 1,700 local jobs, inclusive of 30 new roles for pilots and cabin crew. Discussing this development, a Ryanair spokesperson said, “Our expansion in the South West, accompanied by new jobs, is a testament to our sustained alliance with Bristol Airport. The inclusion of new routes
like Porto and Venice is driven by evolving passenger demands.” The decision, however, has not been free from political commentary. Welsh Conservative Shadow Transport Minister, Natasha Asghar MS, expressed her apprehensions, stating, “The shift of Ryanair operations from Cardiff is alarming. The Welsh Government must reconsider its ownership of the airport and contemplate a privatesector takeover. Labour’s investment of £250 million in Cardiff Airport, despite its diminishing appeal for airlines, is indicative of its pattern of imprudent ventures.” Reiterating their stance, a spokesperson from the Welsh Government asserted, “Our commitment to maintaining an airport in Wales is unwavering, given the economic benefits it offers.”
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National Botanic Garden of Wales
Exciting news that the much loved National Botanic Garden of Wales Antiques Fair and Vintage market is returning again to the Gardens on Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th November 2023 with the same quality stands . Nestling into the Carmarthenshire countryside ,on the outskirts of Carmarthen and just 15 minutes away from the end of the M4, it’s conveniently situated. The weekend of antiques, is set to be a busy one , following on from the huge success of the weekend fair at the end of January this year.
Thousands of visitors flocked to the fair after a break of 3 years .The success of the fair has been mainly down to the diversity and quality of the antiques on display in the splendid setting of the Garden. Fans of classic antiques should make their way to the various Garden venues – including the Great Glasshouse - for displays of Welsh art and pottery, quality jewellery and outstanding militaria collections and impressive displays of clocks. Step next door to Principality House which is now known as Ty Melyn and discover displays of
quality antique furniture, Welsh textiles,and a superb array of books, jewellery and silver. Tucked away beside the Millenium Courtyard is the large marquee where you will find a large range of furniture ,art glass and some vintage delights. The recently transformed Theatr Botanica will be exhibiting old favourites such as silverware and collections of Moorcroft, Lorna Bailey, Beswick and Doulton , art and treen plus collections of quality welsh furniture and textiles. Millennium Courtyard will be filled with a Vintage market housing smaller
marquees displaying vintage toys,clothing, retro and upcycled furniture ,gardinalia and tools. The fair has had a reputation for showcasing Welsh areas of collecting including Welsh pottery, welsh blankets,Welsh art and furniture. Again not to disappoint , there will be an amazing display of period Welsh oak furniture . From Welsh child’s chairs,milking stools to much larger pieces including dressers and linen press cupboards. Richard Bebb’s collection of Welsh artists is impressive and a stand not to be missed. Welsh pottery has also been keenly collected, especially rare examples of Llanelli pottery. Alistair and Helen Crawford have built up a reputation of having an impressive stand that showcases rare Llanelli Pottery including the coveted Cockerel plates , that were produced in the Llanelli. One of the most iconic images in Welsh fine art is the striking Llanelly ‘cockerel plate’. The single blue cockerel surrounded by a continuous sponged floral border, with a unique distinctive style. When you see a collection of cockerel
plates grouped together, particularly on a Welsh dresser, the effect is stunning. The iconic Cockerel plates that catch the eye and remain as Llanelli potteries trademark. You can see that the decoration to each cockerel plate varies with smudges and miscentred decoration adding to the appeal. Hand painted cockerel plates and bowls are said to be the work of one woman, namely Sarah Jane Roberts (18591935). She was one of the daughters of Thomas Roberts and was known affectionately as Aunty Sal. The cockerels always face to the left and stand upon a tear dropshaped piece of ground. However, the sponge decorated borders vary considerably; butterflies and flowers and leaves were popular border designs. It is thought that Sarah,was left handed and produced all the cockerel plates from the pottery. These primitive and vibrantly decorated plates , has made Sara Jane Roberts, one of Wales most iconic folk artist with her unique and distinctive style. She worked at the South Wales Pottery for over 40 years. Alistair and Helen will be displaying these attractive plates
alongside other rare pieces of pottery at the National Botanic Garden of Wales fair . The fair has a rich cross section of antiques and vintage on display, from jewellery,watches, books and silver , including ephemera, militaria and vintage clothes and accessories. There will also be collections of art glass and up cycled and pre loved furniture, plus interior design pieces including French brocante. I’m sure visitors will not be disappointed with the selection on offer at this popular fair. Militaria will again be heavily represented at the fair with rare medals, ceremonial swords and suits of armour. All this is set in and around the magnificent grounds of the National Botanic Garden of Wales .The fair opens at 10am and closes at 4.00pm Admission is £12 for a weekend ticket allowing you to enjoys2 full days at the Antiques fair plus a further 5 days admission to the Garden. The tickets last for 7 days which is very good value.Dogs are now welcome over the Antiques weekend, For more information contact Derwen Fairs 07790293367 or follow on FB,Twitter and Instagram
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Language commissioner seeks boost in Welsh language services AMIDST concerns that Welsh speakers are occasionally discouraged from using their native tongue, Welsh Language Commissioner, Efa Gruffudd Jones, has urged organisations throughout Wales to not just provide but actively champion Welsh language services. In her debut assurance report since her appointment, titled “Raising the Bar,” Gruffudd Jones emphasises the importance of integrating the Welsh language into policy formulation, service planning, and delivery. Although there’s a general improvement in compliance levels, especially among organizations under the Welsh Language Standards, the report stresses the importance of fostering an environment where Welsh can be used seamlessly in daily life. The focus is on enhancing verbal services, be it
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telephonic or in-person. Gruffudd Jones points out the significance of the workplace in preserving the language, stating, “While growth in Welsh education is pivotal, it’s equally important for young individuals to experience Welsh in professional settings. The availability of written Welsh services is commendable, yet the spoken services lag behind – the very services most in demand.” Acknowledging recruitment challenges of Welsh-speaking personnel, she adds, “The Welsh language deserves more prominence. I urge organisations to devise bilingual workforce strategies.” Key findings from the report include: •
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during telephonic interactions with public bodies. P u b l i c organisations have 90% of their social media content in Welsh. Welsh appears to be sidelined on 33% of inspected website pages over the past year in favour of English. 72% perceive public institutions’ Welsh language services as progressing positively. Approximately three-quarters of Welsh speakers find daily opportunities to speak Welsh. However, a c o n c e r n i n g revelation was that a notable fraction of Welsh speakers felt restricted from using their language. While 18% expressed experiencing this in the past year, the number spikes to
29% among the 16 to 34 age bracket. Gruffudd Jones denounces such behaviour, stating, “Suppressing the Welsh language undeniably dents the confidence of its speakers and, by extension, its daily
usage.” Nonetheless, she remains optimistic about organisations’ inclination to adapt. “Since assuming this role, I’ve interacted with various stakeholders, sensing an overwhelming positivity towards Welsh. I aspire for every organisation
to instil the ethos of the Welsh Language Measure at their core and champion its usage. My commitment remains to oversee, intervene when needed, and consistently offer counsel, ensuring the Welsh language remains integral to our public services.”
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Wales Air Ambulance unveils the newest additions to its fleet THE WALES Air Ambulance Charity has today unveiled its new aircraft, which has been named by the people of Wales, and its new Rapid Response Vehicles. The lifesaving service, funded through charitable donations, funds a fleet of rapid response vehicles and aircraft. They are equipped with some of the most advanced medical equipment in the world which enables the medical crew to deliver emergency department treatments at the scene of an emergency. In 2022, the Charity underwent a rebrand and today the public gets a glimpse of a new aircraft which carries the new design. During the summer, Charity supporters were given the opportunity to name the helicopter. They took part in an online vote to choose their preferred aircraft registration from a list of five options. The clear winner was G-LOYW, which means bright or shining in
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Welsh. Earlier this year, Wales Air Ambulance announced that Gama Aviation Plc had successfully bid for a seven-year aviation contract, which covers the operation and maintenance of a primary fleet of four Airbus H145 helicopters. Currently, the service has three H145 helicopters and
one smaller H135 helicopter. As part of the new contract, the H135 aircraft will be upgraded to a H145, giving the Charity a consistent fleet of advanced helicopters to deliver Wales’ vital air ambulance service. The Charity is also updating its fleet of rapid response vehicles, with the recent introduction of two Volvo CX90s. This allowed for the new branding to be introduced onto these
vehicles alongside the aircraft. The whole design process was delivered in-house by the Charity’s Communication Team, co-managed by Lauren Berry, Creative Digital Designer and Laura Slate, Communications and Engagement Manager. Laura said: “Working on the livery for an aircraft and rapid response vehicle was something none of us had ever done before. It was a challenge for the Charity’s Communications Team but one we took great pride in. To have been able to complete the project in-house is a huge achievement for us, and we’re incredibly grateful to have been given this opportunity.” Lauren added: “There were a lot of things to consider during the design phase, from identifying the best materials to use and understanding the legislation in place for both vehicles. Both vehicles presented challenges, but with the support of the Charity’s partners, we have been able to create something that we are proud of.” The team collaborated with Charity partners, Gama Aviation and The Emergency Medical Retrieval and Transfer Service (EMRTS) throughout the process to ensure compliance with the safety guidelines.
Both the aircraft and rapid response vehicles maintain their strong Welsh identity, with a bold red colour and distinctive green dragon’s tail that matches the Charity’s new logo. The design also includes contour lines, which are green on the aircraft and yellow (high-vis material) on the RRVs. They are representative of the diverse geographical landscape of Wales, much like those on an Ordnance Survey map, and are symbolic of the different areas and communities that the Charity serves. While the design was added to the aircraft by Gama Aviation, the new rapid response vehicles underwent a complete transformation to adapt them from standard road cars to emergency service vehicles. This was undertaken by a Welsh company, Polaris. Dr Sue Barnes, Wales Air Ambulance Chief Executive, said: “Whenever we survey our supporters, the Charity’s strong Welsh identity is always highlighted as a source of pride. It’s important that the passion for our nation is visible through the vehicles that we use, both in terms of their design and the Welsh language registrations for our helicopters. “Both the helicopters and cars are funded by the people of Wales,
so it is incredibly important to us that they reflect the country and communities that we serve.” Mark Smith, Managing Director Special Mission for Gama Aviation, said: “It has been great to work with the Charity to implement the evolution of their brand onto the helicopter and road vehicle fleet, allowing us to bring both design teams together to collaborate on how we can realise a 2D design on a 3D shape. “For me, the change is also symbolic. The delivery of the helicopter in the new livery represents the commencement of an exciting new partnership between us, EMRTS and the Charity. Operations will commence in earnest shortly and we are looking forward to playing our part in the delivery of pre-hospital support to the people and communities of Wales.” Mark Winter, EMRTS Operations Director, said: “Our response cars play a vital part in taking critical care to our patients, the new livery for the response vehicles has been worked through with our Charity colleagues following feedback from our communities. “We are very pleased with the design and the collaborative spirit shown by all those involved.” The air ambulance service in Wales is delivered via a unique Third Sector and Public Sector partnership. The Wales Air Ambulance Charity relies on public donations to raise the £11.2 million required every year to keep the helicopters in the air and rapid response vehicles on the road. The Emergency Medical Retrieval and Transfer Service (EMRTS) supplies highly skilled NHS consultants and critical care practitioners who work on board the Charity’s vehicles.
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UNISON wants reform following WG’s financial decisions IN RESPONSE to the latest financial announcement from the Welsh government, UNISON Cymru/ Wales has fervently called for significant constitutional changes. The union argues that the recent financial cutbacks have let down the Welsh workforce. To ensure a sustainable future, they believe that a profound transformation of the UK’s constitutional structure is imperative. Recent confirmations from Senedd leaders highlighted the need for budget cuts across various sectors, including education and policing, to manage a looming £600m deficit before April. Such drastic measures have heightened concerns among public-sector representatives. Representing a vast number of public sector employees,
UNISON Cymru/Wales emphasises the need for reforms that promote greater devolution of power. This would facilitate more transparent, democratic, and accountable decision-making by elected bodies.
While there’s an allocation of an additional £425m to the health and social services, bringing their total budget to £10.4bn, health boards have been directed to identify substantial cost-saving measures. Furthermore,
the free school meals initiative will see a reduction of £11.5m, and the hiring of PCSOs will be suspended, saving an estimated £1.5m. Jan Tomlinson, UNISON Cymru/Wales convenor, expressed her concerns, stating,
“The brunt of these cuts will be felt most by lowincome workers and their families, who are already grappling with the most severe costof-living crisis in recent times.” She further emphasised the negative implications of reducing
funding in crucial areas like school meals and policing. Highlighting the complexities of the current devolution system, she added, “There’s an urgent need for clarity on roles and responsibilities.” Simon Dunn, UNISON Cymru/ Wales regional organiser, echoed these sentiments, adding, “Public service workers deserve better. While devolution has had its benefits, further reforms are necessary to address the glaring disparities evident throughout Wales.” Dunn emphasised the importance of ensuring that those delivering essential services do so without financial distress. He concluded with a call to action, “The immediate need is a change in Westminster’s governance, putting an end to over a decade of Conservative-driven austerity.”
School unveils ‘Hedgehog Hotels’: A Pembrokeshire first for local MP IN A UNIQUE event, MP Stephen Crabb had the honour of inaugurating the hedgehog hotels constructed by the students at Redhill Prep School and Montessori Nursery, Pembrokeshire. The Member of Parliament for Preseli Pembrokeshire took the opportunity to visit Redhill Prep School, where he was warmly welcomed by the Year 1 students. They celebrated the grand unveiling of their hedgehog hotels on Friday, October 20, with Mr. Crabb as their esteemed guest. The school’s Facebook page proudly announced, “This project was the culmination of the students’ ‘Great Work’ on nocturnal creatures. Each child spoke eloquently, reflecting great credit on their teachers and the school.”
Mr. Crabb was notably impressed, commenting on the “fantastically named” hotels which appeared to be “warm and inviting sanctuaries” for hedgehogs seeking refuge at night. “Today was a delightful new experience for me,” he remarked. “It’s evident that the children have poured their heart and soul into creating these charming abodes for our spiky friends. Their dedication to understanding these wonderful animals truly touched me.” Additionally, Mr. Crabb engaged with the Year 3 students, who passionately shared their extensive research on the significance of trees in our ecosystem. The students put forth compelling arguments on the importance of planting more trees and curtailing deforestation, addressing Mr. Crabb’s queries with depth and remarkable confidence.
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Artificial Intelligence – Racing up the mountain without a harness Gulls and buoys, the pace at which the humans are adopting these shiny AI tools is faster than a seagull swooping down on a chip! Remember when it took them ages to get all excited about their Netflixes and Twitters? Now, there’s this ChatGPT thingamajig that hit a million users in what, five days? Squawk-tastic! According to some fancy survey, a third of human organizations are already using AI, but only a few are really thinking about how to use it safely. Imagine flying without checking your wings first! Many are flapping their wings about losing jobs to machines, but the real storm is about the potential risks and problems these AI tools can cause if not managed properly. The financial sector, where humans count their shiny coins, is right at the forefront of this AI craze. So many birds – I mean, humans – are being hired for AI roles. But there’s a flurry of concern among the old flock, wondering if AI will out-fly them. Some are even chirping that almost half of the skills workers have will change soon. But wait, the plot thickens! The way these financial nests are adopting AI isn’t safe at all. They’re just looking at the shiny bits and not the sharp edges. If they don’t consider the dangers of biases, privacy issues, and sticking to their own rules, there could be a big crash landing. Many of these nests
aren’t even sure about how AI is being used in their branches. And in the financial world, where accuracy is key, using AI without good data is like a seagull trying to fly in a hurricane. You’ve got to have the right stuff to train these AI tools, or it’s just going to be a mess. There’s a lot of chirping about “synthetic data” too. But making
up data to train AI? That sounds fishy to me! And then there’s the problem of AI drifting off course. It’s like when we seagulls get distracted by a shiny object and forget where we were going. Not good, humans, not good. The big birdies in charge, the regulators, are watching closely. They won’t be happy if these financial nests use
AI recklessly. There are rules in place, and even new ones coming up in places like the EU. But still, some companies are diving headfirst without looking. Like that incident with the Samsung nest where they used AI without proper guidelines. Tsk, tsk. So, why are these human organizations being so reckless?
Probably because this is all new territory, and without clear skies ahead, they’re just winging it. But AI needs to be watched, checked, and guided. They need to be safe, just like how we seagulls need to be careful when diving for fish. In conclusion, squawk! The way these companies are using AI is mind-boggling.
They need to be more responsible and think about the risks. Just like us seagulls need to be careful when diving for our fish and chips, humans need to ensure the safe and controlled use of AI. Remember, it’s not just about having the shiniest tool in the nest; it’s about using it wisely. Over and out, folks! Squawk!”
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Wales Witnesses Green Resurgence as Keep Wales Tidy Launches free “Local Places for Nature” garden packs Renowned for their scenic landscape and green spaces, Pembrokeshire and Ceredigion are set to become even greener. The leading Welsh environmental charity, Keep Wales Tidy, offers communities across the country a chance to revamp and transform their local areas with FREE garden packages. Launched in 2020, Keep Wales Tidy’s “Local Places for Nature” scheme already boasts a legacy of over a thousand gardens across Wales, from orchards to vegetable and wildlife gardens. The project has involved a range of community groups, from sports clubs and schools to health boards and councils. Local Places for Nature garden packages offer an opportunity for groups of all sizes and skill levels to come together and improve our local green spaces, enhancing our biodiversity and improving everyday
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The garden packages are more than juts equipment, instead offering groups a holistic experience, equipped with: Native plants to boost local biodiversity. Essential tools and materials for gardening. Expert advice on garden setup. C o n t i n u e d support from the heart of Keep Wales Tidy’s committed team.
Owen Derbyshire, Chief Executive for Keep Wales Tidy, stated, “The gardens aren’t just ecological hubs. They’re platforms for community cohesion, boosting mental and emotional well-being. We’re geared up for lots of interest in the coming months, so we encourage early applications.”
Those eager to improve their communities, and the environment, can apply for their free garden package on the Keep Wales Tidy website w w w. k e e p w a l e s t i d y. cymru/nature This sustainable initiative, funded by Welsh Government, is part of a wider ‘Local Places for Nature’ programme, focusing on creating, restoring, and enhancing nature ‘on your doorstep’. For more information, readers are encouraged to reach out to Keep Wales Tidy’s dedicated team at nature@keepwalestidy. cymru. Local Places for Nature is delivered by Keep Wales Tidy, a Wales-wide environmental charity committed to achieving a more beautiful Wales, by working with individuals, communities, and businesses. To find out more about how you or your organisation can get involved, visit www. keepwalestidy.cymru
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PEMBROKESHIRE VIKINGS MIXED ABILITY RUGBY TEAM DOORS OPEN AT 6:30PM EYES DOWN AT 7:00PM
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BONFIRE BINGO £10 PER BOOK (8 GAMES INCLUDED) CRISPS & CAKES MILFORD HAVEN RUGBY CLUB
PLANNED & HOSTED BY TEGAN & FFION
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Newport FOOD FESTIVAL: 29th Oct - 4th Nov
A week-long series of events is unfolding. Which ones are you interested in attending? You can book for events that need booking when you register on the link above. Or you can email vicky@grwp.wales or text/call 07791 809 810. Here’s the current programme:
Sunday 29th October Launch, by invitation. Newport Boat Club Choir at 4pm also electric bike mini muster and apple juicing Launch event coorganised with the Eden Project Cornwall. Jim Bowen will set the context with the challenges of rapid climate change and its impact on food security. We’ll then hear inspiring lightning talks from resilience initiatives on how groups are tackling the challenges head-on. There will be plenty of time for mingling and discussion. The launch event looks beyond food, beyond Newport, and beyond the present day.
Monday 30th October Chefs’ Day Trewern Arms Jenny Chandler will cook with children at 3pm and at 6pm will offer
chef demonstrations and share her insights on diet and cooking in discussion with Jess Seaton, founder of TOAST. There will be tasters of UK pulse foods.
full range, everything you need plus the indulgencies. Chosen for being local, sustainable, delicious and wholesome. Programe of talks by producers in a separate room.
Tuesday 31st October Farming Day
LLys Meddyg at 7pm for chocolate and wine tasting. Pay £25 on arrival.
A tour of two small holdings, taking in some local pioneers along the route. You will see how the many can live on micro renewables, learn about regenerative grazing, and sit in a new hempcrete barn. Evening talk at Royal Oak Newport by Dylan Roberts of Carningli Dairy, a communityserving farm. Learn about multi-generational farming and the enduring relationship between animals and farmer. Order a local special meal from the Oak, in advance please.
Wednesday 1st November Wild Living Day Morning visit to Beeview Farm where they’ve created a self-sufficient lifestyle with foraging, building and inventing from spare materials.
Thursday 2nd November The Food Fair Newport Hall 10am to 6pm A food fair with the
Friday 3rd Nov Family Cooking Day 10am Harvesting and tour of the new organic market garden at Nevern Valley Veg. 11.30am Family cooking day at the Hall with cooking activities for children.
Saturday 4th Nov Farm Visit Day Visit to Carn Edward farm on the side of Carningli in the Gwaun and lunch with the farming family. A rare insight into multi generational relationships to the land, animals and husbandry. Evening party at Trewern with folk music, 2 bands, and disco. Food and music from 6pm. £15 including light local supper, pay on the door. Donations requested for events other than those with a cost (mentioned above). No cost for food fair or community meeting.
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Torch’s news patron Rhys Ifans
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P embrokeshire born Rhys Ifans is joining forces with the Torch Theatre and has become one of our latest patrons. Globally renowned. Rhys is perhaps most commercially known for his scene-stealing performance in Roger Michell’s ‘Notting Hill’ (1999) for this portrayal of Hugh Grant’s roommate Spike, where he starred opposite Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant. He spent his time growing up with our friends and partners at Theatr Clwyd where he learned his trade and where he is also a patron. Rhys is a gifted actor
known for his enduring presence, his distinctive approach to comedy and his ability to elegantly disappear into compelling and complex roles that are always memorable. Ifans has just completed filming the second series, ‘House of the Dragon’ playing Hand of the King, Otto Hightower shortly after filming ‘Inheritance’ a Miramax feature film starring alongside Bridgerton’s Phoebe Dynevor. Ifans will also star in ‘Nyad’ an upcoming biographical sports drama film directed by Jimmy Chin and Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi starring Jodie Foster and Annette
Benning out later in the year. Benjamin Lloyd, Torch Theatre’s Executive Director said: “We are thrilled that one of our leading actors has joined the call to protect the Torch as one of Wales’s most cherished cultural assets. We look forward to having Rhys as our patron and to have him visit the Torch.” Commenting on his role as patron, Rhys said: “It’s a huge honour to be a patron of the Torch Theatre and to support this priceless resource for the local community and the whole of Wales. May her flame continue to burn brightly.”
Enchanting tale of love and hope Prepare to be transported into a world of magic, love, and hope as the Torch Theatre in Milford Haven proudly presents their latest production, “Beauty and the Beast”. This timeless tale, infused with the enchantment of pantomime, is set to captivate audiences from Friday, 15th December to Sunday, 31st December 2023. In this classic story with a delightful twist, Belle, portrayed with grace and spirit, refuses to succumb to the clutches of the Beast when he imprisons her father. Audiences are in for a treat as the Torch
Theatre breathes new life into this age-old narrative. This adaptation, inspired by the timeless fairytale, promises an experience that will warm hearts, young and old alike. The magic of “Beauty and the Beast” lies not just in its storyline but also in the immersive atmosphere created by a talented cast. Viewers can anticipate a performance brimming with energy and creativity, making it a perfect treat for the entire family during the festive season. With an abundance of audience participation, this show ensures that spectators are not just passive observers but active participants in the
unfolding enchantment. This spellbinding production also boasts a repertoire of brandnew songs that will have the audience tapping their feet and humming along. Laughter will echo through the theatre, as the clumsy antics of the Beast’s Butler add a delightful comic touch to the performance. So mark your calendars and join Belle, her magical Fairy Godmother, and the endearing yet clumsy Butler on this magical adventure. Let the enchantment of “Beauty and the Beast” at the Torch Theatre in Milford Haven be the highlight of your holiday season.
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Rugby World Cup Final and Halloween collide Halloween fever is hitting Thornton, Milford Haven, and it’s blending seamlessly with The Rugby World Cup Final as the Hangar gears up for a thrilling Rugby World Cup Final Halloween Bash! Offering a fusion of rugby enthusiasm and spooky revelry, this event promises an unforgettable night for all.
When and Where: The Hangar nestled in Thornton Industrial Estate in Milford haven invites everyone for a night of sport, music, and eerie fun. Doors swing open at 6 pm on October 28th. Rugby Fervour on the Big Screen: For sports
enthusiasts, the Hangar is transforming into the ultimate rugby sanctuary. With the Rugby World Cup Final beamed on the largest screen in Pembrokeshire, every tackle, try, and triumphant moment will be magnified, providing an immersive experience for the ardent fans.
Ghoulish Glamour – Halloween Edition: But that’s not all – this isn’t your ordinary rugby evenet. The Hangar encourages attendees to don their most creative and spinechilling Halloween costumes. Dust off those spooky outfits, as ghosts, witches, and goblins are all welcome. The Hangar’s Halloween bash promises an eerie ambiance as Halloween
meets rugby, creating an electrifying atmosphere.
and revel in the postgame celebrations.
Musical Magic: Adding to the entertainment, local talent Steve Bartram will be gracing the stage with live music, creating a vibrant ambiance that will keep spirits high throughout the evening. From acoustic rhythms to rock anthems, Steve Bartram’s performance is sure to set the stage on fire.
Dress to Impress Prizes Await: For those who put in extra effort to embrace the Halloween spirit, there are prizes up for grabs! The judges will be on the lookout for the best male and female fancy dress, so make sure your costume game is strong for a chance to win some exciting rewards.
Dance the Night Away: Following the live music extravaganza, a DJ will take the stage, ensuring that the night doesn’t end early. With a mix of chart-toppers and classic hits, the dance floor will be the place to be, allowing attendees to dance away their worries
Free Entry Everyone’s Invited: Best of all, entry to this spooktacular extravaganza is absolutely free! So, grab your friends, family, and even your spooky companions, and head down to the Hangar for a night of rugby, music, and Halloween fun.
FRIDAY’S TV 27.10.23 CHOICE
Kiell Smith-Bynoe Ghosts BBC1, 8.30pm Every episode of this series has been a delight to watch, and more multi-layered than they might at first appear. But for this series, each instalment brings us closer to the last-ever episode, which is going to be a heartbreaking moment for devotees. Enjoy this outing then, which finds Mike and Alison hostomg their international buyer at Button House.
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6.15 Money for Nothing. (R) 7.00 Scotland’s Sacred Islands with Ben Fogle. (R) 8.00 Sign Zone: Gardeners’ World. (R) 9.00 Nicky Campbell. 10.00 BBC News. 12.15 Politics UK. 1.00 Impossible. (R) 1.45 Unbeatable. (R) 2.15 Wanted Down Under. (R) 3.00 Call That Hard Work? (R) 3.45 Wild Cameramen at Work. (R) 4.15 Match of the Day Wales Live. Germany v Wales (Kick-off 4.45pm). 6.45 Strictly: It Takes Two. Fleur East presents more exclusives ahead of Saturday’s Halloween extravaganza. 7.15 Richard Osman’s House of Games. Larry Dean, Kirsty Gallacher, Sam Quek and Lemn Sissay take part. 7.45 The Hairy Bakers Shorts. 8.00 Gardeners’ World. Monty Don takes stock of his pumpkins and squashes for Halloween. 9.00 Uncanny. The case of a student house believed to be haunted by a malevolent entity. Last in the series. 10.00 Red Dwarf. (R) 10.30 Newsnight. 11.00 Weather. 11.05 Film: Apocalypse Now: Final Cut. (1979) Vietnam War drama, starring Martin Sheen. 1.55 Sign Zone: Panorama. (R) 2.25 Saving Lives at Sea. (R) 3.25 Eva Longoria: Searching for Mexico. (R) 4.10 This Is BBC Two.
6.00 Good Morning Britain. 9.00 Lorraine. 10.00 This Morning. 12.30 Loose Women. 1.30 ITV Lunchtime News; Weather. 1.55 ITV News Cymru Wales; Weather. 2.00 James Martin’s American Adventure. (R) 3.00 Lingo. (R) 4.00 Tipping Point. (R) 5.00 The Chase. (R) 6.00 ITV News Wales at Six; Weather. 6.30 ITV Evening News; Weather. 7.00 Emmerdale. Leyla is suspicious. Gail has some heartbreaking news. Lydia is grateful for the support. 7.30 Rugby World Cup 2023 Live. Coverage of the bronze final (Kick-off 8.00pm), as the two losing semi-finalists meet at Stade de France in Paris. 10.30 ITV News; Weather. 11.05 ITV News Cymru Wales; Weather. 11.20 The NFL Show. Craig Doyle is joined by Osi Umenyiora and Jason Bell to presents highlights of Buffalo Bills v Tampa Bay Buccaneers and reflect on the season so far. 12.10 Mamma Mia! I Have a Dream. Searching for two new stars for the hit musical. (R) 1.25 All Elite Wrestling: Collision. Hardhitting action from AEW’s newest show. (R) 3.05 Angela Black. (R) 3.55 Unwind. 5.10 Made in Britain. (R) 5.35 Ainsley’s Good Mood Food. Ainsley Harriott celebrates everything the sea and the seaside has to offer. (R)
6.00 Cyw. (R) 12.00 Newyddion S4C a’r Tywydd. 12.05 Richard Holt: Yr Academi Felys. (R) 12.30 Heno. (R) 1.00 Yn y Fan a’r Lle. (R) 1.30 Trysorau Cymru: Tir, Tai a Chyfrinachau. (R) 2.00 Newyddion S4C a’r Tywydd. 2.05 Prynhawn Da. 3.00 Newyddion S4C a’r Tywydd. 3.05 Windrush: Rhwng Dau Fyd. (R) 4.00 Awr Fawr. (R) 5.00 Stwnsh. (R) 6.00 Lowri Morgan: Her 333. (R) 6.30 Ffasiwn Drefn. (R) 7.00 Newyddion S4C a’r Tywydd. 7.30 Cwpan Rygbi’r Byd 2023. Coverage of the bronze final (Kick-off 8.00pm). 10.15 Pêl-Droed Rhyngwladol. 11.15 Jason Mohammad: Stadiymau’r Byd. (R) 12.20 Diwedd. Channel 4: 6.05 Countdown. (R) 6.45 Cheers. (R) 7.35 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) 8.25 Frasier. (R) 9.55 Find It, Fix It, Flog It. (R) 10.55 Renovation Nation. (R) 11.55 Channel 4 News Summary. 12.00 Steph’s Packed Lunch. 2.10 Countdown. 3.00 A Place in the Sun. (R) 4.00 The Great House Giveaway. (R) 5.00 Help! We Bought a Village. 6.00 Four in a Bed. 6.30 The Simpsons. (R) 7.00 Channel 4 News. 7.30 Unreported World. 7.55 Julius’ Story: Stand Up to Cancer. 8.00 Secrets of the Supermarket Own-Brands. (R) 9.00 Gogglebox. 10.00 Jon & Lucy’s Odd Couples. (R) 11.05 Film: The Inbetweeners 2. (2014) 12.55 Deborah James’ Story: Stand Up to Cancer. (R) 1.00 Film: The Grudge. (2020)
6.00 Milkshake!: 9.15 Jeremy Vine. 11.15 Storm Huntley. 12.40 Alexis Conran. 1.40 5 News at Lunchtime. 1.45 Home and Away. (R) 2.15 Film: Once Upon a Christmas Miracle. (2018) 4.00 BargainLoving Brits in the Sun. (R) 5.00 5 News at 5. 6.00 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly. A young couple are left devastated when their two dogs suddenly start fighting. (R) 6.55 5 News Update. 7.00 Shop Smart, Save Money. Tips to keep home heating systems running efficiently this winter. 7.55 5 News Update. 8.00 Susan Calman’s Grand Day Out. The presenter explores the Scottish Borders, Dumfries and Galloway. 9.00 The Good Ship Murder. In Casablanca, a charity helping street kids is mired in scandal. 10.00 World’s Most Expensive Cruise. New series. Cameras return to the majestic Seven Seas Splendor. 11.05 Ambulance: Code Red. (R) 12.05 ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. 1.05 PlayOJO Live Casino Show. 3.05 Friends. (R) 4.00 How The Victorians Built Britain. (R) 4.50 Wildlife SOS. (R) 5.10 House Doctor. (R) 5.30 Entertainment News. 5.40 Peppa Pig. (R) 5.45 Paw Patrol. (R)
BBC Four 7.00 Top of the Pops 9.00 Weller at the BBC 10.00 Paul Weller: Live at the Barbican 11.30 Paul Weller: Paul Weller: BBC Four Session ITV2 4.00 Dawson’s Creek 5.00 Dinner Date 6.00 Celebrity Catchphrase 7.00 Alan Carr’s Epic Gameshow 8.00 Bob’s Burgers 9.00 Big Brother: Live Eviction. AJ Odudu and Will Best present as a housemate is given the boot. 10.00 Big Brother: Late & Live 11.05 Family Guy ITV3 3.45 Agatha Christie’s Marple 5.45 Darts: European Championship Live. Coverage of day two. 10.00 DCI Banks ITV4 3.45 The Professionals 4.55 Minder 5.55 BattleBots 7.00 Live UEFA Women’s Nations League. England v Belgium (Kick-off 7.45pm). 10.10 All Elite Wrestling: Dynamite E4 4.00 Married at First Sight UK 5.05 The Big Bang Theory 7.00 Hollyoaks 7.30 Young Sheldon 8.00 Modern Family 9.00 The Inbetweeners 11.05 Naked Attraction Film4 3.25 The Bells of St Mary’s (1945) 6.05 First Knight (1995) Arthurian adventure, starring Richard Gere. 9.00 Independence Day: Resurgence (2016) Sci-fi adventure, starring Jeff Goldblum. 11.20 Wind River (2017)
SATURDAY’S TV 28.10.23 CHOICE
Joel Dommett Survivor BBC1, 8.25pm Joel Dommett hosts a revival of the reality show, in which 18 people are marooned in the Dominican Republic and divided into two tribes. The tribes are pitted against each other in their first reward challenge, a brutally exhausting clash to retrieve basic supplies. Divisions begin to form and personalities are put to the test as the losing tribe struggles to deal with the harsh environment.
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6.15 Hey Duggee. (R) 6.30 Supertato. (R) 6.35 Shaun the Sheep. (R) 6.55 Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed! (R) 7.05 Boy Girl Dog Cat Mouse Cheese. (R) 7.15 Grizzy and the Lemmings. (R) 7.30 Pokemon: Sun and Moon – Ultra Legends. (R) 7.50 Deadly Mission Shark. (R) 8.20 Blue Peter. (R) 8.50 Newsround. 9.00 Gardeners’ World. (R) 10.00 Bearwalker of the North Woods: Natural World. (R) 11.00 Nature’s Epic Journeys. (R) 12.00 Football Focus. 1.00 BBC News; Weather. 1.15 Bargain Hunt. (R) 2.00 Live International Rugby League. England v Tonga (Kick-off 2.30pm). 4.30 Flog It! (R) 5.00 Big Little Journeys. (R) 6.00 Great Asian Railway Journeys. Michael Portillo travels from Ho Chi Minh City to Hoi An. (R) 7.00 Film: Gravity. (2013) Thriller, starring Sandra Bullock and George Clooney. 8.25 Lulu at the BBC. Archive performances by the singer. 9.35 It’s Lulu. The life and career of the singer. (R) 10.15 Later... with Jools Holland. With Cat Power, the Streets, Romy, Allison Russell and BC Camplight. 11.00 Lulu at the Blazers Club. A performance by the singer. (R) 11.30 Sounds of the Sixties. (R) 12.00 Cilla at the BBC. (R) 1.00 Thanks for the Memories. (R) 1.30 (GMT) Thanks for the Memories. (R) 2.55 This Is BBC Two.
6.00 Love Your Garden. (R) 7.30 Love Your Weekend with Alan Titchmarsh. (R) 9.25 ITV News. 9.30 James Martin’s Saturday Morning. 11.40 Catchphrase. (R) 12.25 ITV News; Weather. 12.40 ITV Racing: Live from Cheltenham. Coverage from Cheltenham, Doncaster and Newbury. 3.40 Film: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. (2002) Fantasy adventure sequel, starring Daniel Radcliffe. 6.35 ITV News; Weather. 6.50 ITV News Cymru Wales; Weather. 7.00 Rugby World Cup 2023 Final Live. Coverage of the showpiece match (Kick-off 8.00pm), which comes from Stade de France in Paris. 10.50 ITV News; Weather. 11.10 Olivia Marries Her Match. Olivia’s hen party in Ibiza hits choppy waters and she receives some disheartening news when she returns home to prepare for the wedding. 12.10 English Football League Highlights. Action from the latest fixtures. 1.35 Cash Trapped. Quiz, hosted by Bradley Walsh. (R) 1.25 (GMT) The Switch. Quiz, hosted by Sanjeev Bhaskar. (R) 2.15 Fresh Cuts. Ben McBean celebrates the contribution of black military heroes. Last in the series. (R) 3.05 Unwind. Daily escape designed to calm the mind and encourage relaxation and reflection. 5.05 James Martin’s French Adventure. The chef heads to Lyon. (R)
6.00 Cyw. (R) 8.05 Stwnsh Sadwrn: Larfa. 8.30 Dennis a Dannedd. (R) 9.10 Y Doniolis. (R) 9.25 Bwystfil. (R) 9.35 Cic. (R) 10.00 Efaciwîs. (R) 11.00 Codi Pac. (R) 11.30 Dim Byd i’w Wisgo. (R) 12.00 Sgwrs Dan y Lloer. (R) 12.30 Ffasiwn Drefn. (R) 1.00 Rygbi WXV. 2.45 Clwb Rygbi. Stormers v Scarlets (Kick-off 3.00pm). 5.00 Pen/Campwyr. (R) 5.30 Codi Hwyl: Llydaw. (R) 5.55 Pêl-Droed Rhyngwladol. (R) 7.00 Newyddion a Chwaraeon. Weekend news and sport. 7.15 Cwpan Rygbi’r Byd 2023. The final (Kick-off 8.00pm). 10.15 Gogglebocs Cymru. (R) 11.20 Elis James – ’Nabod y Teip. (R) 11.55 Diwedd. Channel 4: 6.15 The King of Queens. (R) 7.00 Cheers. (R) 8.20 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) 9.20 Frasier. (R) 10.20 The Simpsons. (R) 12.15 Film: Playing with Fire. (2019) 2.10 Four in a Bed. (R) 4.45 The Great British Bake Off. (R) 6.00 Kirstie and Phil’s Love It or List It. (R) 6.55 Channel 4 News. 7.25 Castle Howard: Through the Seasons. (R) 8.25 Julia Bradbury’s Irish Journey. 9.25 Britain’s Human Zoos. 10.25 Film: Man on Fire. (2004) 1.05 Film: A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood. (2019) 1.55 (GMT) Julius’ Story: Stand Up to Cancer. (R) 2.00 Ramsay’s Hotel Hell. (R) 2.45 The Simpsons. (R) 3.10 Couples Come Dine with Me. (R) 4.00-6.00 Hollyoaks Omnibus. (R)
6.00 Milkshake! 9.55 The Smurfs. (R) 10.10 SpongeBob SquarePants. (R) 10.20 Entertainment News. 10.25 Friends. (R) 11.25 Film: Gremlins. (1984) 1.35 Film: The Witches. (1990) 3.30 Film: Beetlejuice. (1988) 5.25 Film: Ocean’s 8. (2018) 7.25 5 News Weekend. 7.30 The Big Bed-Bug Invasion. A look at the bedbug invasion that is sweeping across France, and the fears these tiny insects could cause an equal measure of chaos in Britain. (R) 8.25 Strictly Come Dancing’s Greatest Moments. The tale behind the popular celebrity dance contest, featuring contributions from popular past contestants as well as the show’s judges and professional dancers and celebrity fans. (R) 9.55 The Greatest TV of the ’70s. The best programmes of the decade, featuring Tommy Cooper, Morecambe and Wise, The Two Ronnies, Fawlty Towers, Some Mothers Do ’Ave ’Em and The Good Life. 11.55 ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. Australia v New Zealand. 12.55 ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. 1.55 PlayOJO Live Casino Show. 4.00 (GMT) Friends. (R) 4.25 Friends. (R) 4.45 How the Victorians Built Britain. (R) 5.35 House Doctor. (R) 5.55 Entertainment News.
BBC Four 7.00 Down the Mighty River with Steve Backshall 8.00 The Celts: Blood, Iron and Sacrifice with Alice Roberts and Neil Oliver 9.00 Dark Hearts 10.50 The Hollow Crown: Henry V ITV2 3.40 Film: Stuart Little 2 (2002) 5.25 Film: Shark Tale (2004) 7.15 Film: Corpse Bride (2005) 9.00 Film: The Mummy (2017) 11.10 Family Guy 5.00 Dodo 5.25 Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated 5.45 Craig of the Creek ITV3 2.45 Lewis 4.50 Agatha Christie’s Poirot 6.00 Darts: European Championship Live. Coverage of day three from Germany. 10.00 Wycliffe ITV4 4.00 The Grand Fishing Adventure 5.00 The Best of Saint & Greavsie 6.05 Football League Legends 6.10 Film: Apollo 13 (1995) 9.00 English Football League Highlights 10.30 Film: The Silence of the Lambs (1991) E4 4.00 The Big Bang Theory 5.05 Film: Jumanji (1995) 7.10 Film: Pitch Perfect 3 (2017) 9.00 Celebrity Gogglebox 10.00 Gogglebox Film4 2.35 Baby’s Day Out (1994) 4.25 The Seeker: The Dark Is Rising (2007) 6.25 Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989) 9.00 Gemini Man (2019) 11.15 Mission: Impossible III (2006)
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SUNDAY’S TV 29.10.23 CHOICE
David Attenborough Planet Earth III BBC1, 6.20pm The ocean covers two thirds of our planet and is home to 80 per cent of all animal life, yet we still know relatively little about it. So, David Attenborough is taking us beneath the waves to learn more about the incredible creatures that live there and the battles they face to survive. The journey begins in the shallow seas of the tropics, which look idyllic to humans, but can be deadly.
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6.25 (GMT) A to Z of TV Gardening. (R) 6.50 Countryfile. (R) 7.50 Breakfast. 9.00 Weatherman Walking. 9.30 Landward. 10.00 Saturday Kitchen Best Bites. 11.30 Rick Stein’s Seafood Odyssey. 12.00 A to Z of TV Gardening. (R) 12.10 Film: The Man Who Never Was. (1956) 1.50 Film: The Train. (1964) 4.00 Celebrity Race Across the World. (R) 5.00 Wynne’s Welsh 70s. (R) 5.30 Nightshifters. (R) 6.00 Scrum V Sunday. A review of the second round of United Rugby Championship matches. 7.00 Best Bakes Ever. A selection of recipes from television chefs. (R) 7.20 Eva Longoria: Searching for Mexico. The actress heads to the state of Veracruz. 8.00 Antiques Roadshow. Fiona Bruce presents the show from Clissold Park in the London Borough of Hackney. (R) 9.00 The Devil’s Confession – The Lost Eichmann Tapes. The audio recordings continue to evade Gideon Hausner. 10.00 The Yorkshire Ripper Files: A Very British Crime Story. (R) 11.00 Uncanny. (R) 12.00 Film: The Road Dance. (2021) 1.55 Sign Zone: Question Time. (R) 2.55 Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing. (R) 3.25 MasterChef: The Professionals. (R) 4.25 This Is BBC Two.
6.00 (GMT) James Martin’s French Adventure. (R) 7.00 Gino’s Italy: Secrets of the South. (R) 7.30 James Martin’s Saturday Morning. (R) 9.25 ITV News. 9.30 Love Your Weekend with Alan Titchmarsh. 11.30 Fletchers’ Family Farm. 12.30 Love Your Garden. (R) 1.30 ITV News; Weather. 1.40 You’ve Been Framed! (R) 2.10 Film: Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween. (2018) 3.55 Film: The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor. (2008) 5.50 ITV News; Weather. 6.05 ITV News Cymru Wales; Weather. 6.15 Mamma Mia! I Have a Dream. The seven would-be Sophies take to the stage. 7.30 Backstage. With musical theatre star Levi Johnson. 8.00 Three Little Birds. Leah and Hosanna are met with hostility as they settle in Dudley. 9.00 Six Four. Pauline Wallace receives a ransom call. 10.00 ITV News; Weather. 10.20 Inside Iran: The Fight for Freedom. The extent of the on-going human rights abuses taking place in Iran. 11.40 Gallagher Premiership Rugby Union Highlights. 12.35 English Football League Highlights. Action from the latest fixtures. (R) 1.50 Sorry, I Didn’t Know. (R) 2.15 Winning Combination. (R) 3.05 Motorsport UK. (R) 3.55 Unwind. 5.10 Fletchers’ Family Farm. (R)
6.00 Cyw. 9.00 Y Siambr. (R) 10.00 Arfordir Cymru: Môn. (R) 10.30 Dechrau Canu Dechrau Canmol. (R) 11.00 Ralio+. The Central European Rally. 12.30 Rygbi Pawb Uchafbwyntiau. (R) 1.15 Bwyd Epic Chris. (R) 1.45 Mamwlad. (R) 2.15 Y Tyrchwyr gyda Iolo Williams. (R) 2.45 Hen Dy Newydd. (R) 3.45 Sain Ffagan. (R) 4.10 Windrush: Rhwng Dau Fyd. (R) 5.05 Cefn Gwlad. (R) 6.05 Pobol y Cwm Omnibws. (R) 7.15 Newyddion a Chwaraeon. 7.30 Dechrau Canu Dechrau Canmol. 8.00 Marathon Eryri 2023. 9.00 Taith I Gaeredin. 10.00 Clwb Rygbi. 11.45 Diwedd. Channel 4: 6.00 (GMT) The King of Queens. (R) 6.20 The King of Queens. (R) 6.45 Cheers. (R) 7.35 The Simpsons. (R) 8.30 Formula 1 Mexico City Grand Prix Qualifying Highlights. 9.30 Sunday Brunch. 12.30 The Simpsons. (R) 1.05 Film: Hotel Transylvania 2. (2015) 2.50 Film: Hotel Transylvania 3: A Monster Vacation. (2018) 4.45 Film: Addams Family Values. (1993) 6.30 Channel 4 News. 7.00 Griff’s Canadian Adventure. (R) 8.00 Handmade: Britain’s Best Woodworker. 9.00 Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins. 10.00 Gogglebox. (R) 11.00 Gogglebox 2022. (R) 1.00 Formula 1 Mexico City Grand Prix Highlights. 2.15 Ramsay’s Hotel Hell. (R) 3.05 24 Hours in A&E. (R) 4.00 The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice. (R) 4.55 Tool Club. (R)
6.00 Milkshake!: 6.05 Blue’s Clues & You. (R) 6.30 Sesame Street Mecha Builders. (R) 6.40 Pirata & Capitano. 6.50 Fireman Sam. (R) 7.05 Thomas & Friends: The Great Bubbly Build. 7.35 Pip and Posy. (R) 7.55 Peppa Pig. (R) 8.20 The Adventures of Paddington. (R) 8.35 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom. (R) 8.45 Chip and Potato. (R) 9.05 Pop Paper City. 9.15 Meet the Experts. (R) 9.25 Reu & Harper’s Wonder World. 9.40 Santiago of the Seas. (R) 9.50 Baby Shark’s Big Show! (R) 10.00 Sunny Bunnies. (R) 10.05 The Smurfs. (R) 10.20 SpongeBob SquarePants. (R) 10.30 Entertainment News. 10.45 NFL End Zone. 11.15 Friends. (R) 1.10 Film: Saving Christmas Spirit. (2021) 3.00 Film: Mrs Miracle 2: Miracle in Manhattan. (2010) 4.55 Film: The Christmas Express. (2017) 6.55 5 News Weekend. 7.00 ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. India v England. 8.00 Rich House, Poor House. 9.00 The Ex-Wife. 10.00 The Burning Girls. 11.00 Film: The Sixth Sense. (1999) Supernatural thriller, starring Bruce Willis. 1.05 PlayOJO Live Casino Show. 3.05 Friends. (R) 3.30 How the Victorians Built Britain. (R) 5.05 House Doctor. (R) 5.30 Entertainment News. 5.40 Milkshake! Monkey’s Amazing Adventures. (R) 5.45 Paw Patrol. (R)
BBC Four 7.00 (GMT) Life of a Mountain: A Year on Scafell Pike 8.00 Shakespeare Sonnets: A Modern Love Story 8.45 Dame Helen Mirren Remembers – As You Like It 9.00 As You Like It 11.30 Macbeth ITV2 3.35 Film: Space Jam (1996) 5.15 Film: Casper (1995) 7.10 Film: The Addams Family (2019) Animated family comedy, with the voices of Oscar Isaac and Charlize Theron. 9.00 Big Brother 10.00 Big Brother: Late & Live 11.05 Family Guy ITV3 3.55 Agatha Christie’s Poirot 6.00 Lewis 8.00 Vera 10.00 Endeavour ITV4 4.00 River Monsters 4.55 The Best of Saint & Greavsie 6.00 Darts: European Championship Live. The semi-finals and final. 10.00 The Grand Fishing Adventure 11.00 Film: D-Tox (2002) E4 3.30 Film: Ferdinand (2017) 5.35 The Big Bang Theory 9.00 Film: World War Z (2013) Zombie thriller, starring Brad Pitt. 11.10 Film: Zombieland: Double Tap (2019) Film4 3.15 Star Trek: Nemesis (2002) 5.30 Men in Black (1997) 7.20 Men in Black II (2002) Sci-fi comedy sequel, starring Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones. 9.00 Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol (2011) Action adventure sequel, starring Tom Cruise. 11.40 The Long Day Closes (1992)
MONDAY’S TV 30.10.23 CHOICE
Rhod Gilbert Rhod Gilbert: A Pain in the Neck for SU2C Channel 4, 9pm They say laughter is the best medicine. And on that basis, if anyone is emotionally equipped to deal with a serious medical condition, it may be popular Welsh comedian Rhod Gilbert. This intimate, inspiring and, at times, humorous documentary follows Rhod, who was diagnosed with stage four head and neck cancer in July 2023.
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6.15 Bargain Hunt. (R) 7.00 Scotland’s Sacred Islands with Ben Fogle. (R) 8.00 Sign Zone: This Farming Life. (R) 9.00 Nicky Campbell. 10.00 BBC News. 12.15 Politics Live. 1.00 Impossible. (R) 1.45 Unbeatable. (R) 2.15 Wanted Down Under. (R) 3.00 Call That Hard Work? (R) 3.45 The Farmers’ Country Showdown. (R) 4.15 Tribes, Predators & Me. (R) 5.15 Flog It! (R) 6.00 Richard Osman’s House of Games. With Scarlette Douglas, Max George, Susie McCabe and Olly Smith. 6.30 Strictly: It Takes Two. Fleur East chats to the latest eliminated couple. 7.00 The One Show. 7.30 Mastermind. 8.00 Only Connect. 8.30 University Challenge. Oxford Brookes takes on the Open University. 9.00 The Detectives: Taking Down an OCG. New series. A police operation to tackle an organised crime group in Rochdale. 10.00 QI. (R) 10.30 Newsnight. 11.10 Weather. 11.15 Film: All Is True. (2018) Drama, starring Kenneth Branagh. 12.50 The Devil’s Confession – The Lost Eichmann Tapes. (R) 1.50 Sign Zone: Countryfile. (R) 2.50 Great Coastal Railway Journeys. (R) 3.20 Money for Nothing. (R) 4.05 This Is BBC Two.
6.00 Good Morning Britain. 9.00 Lorraine. 10.00 This Morning. 12.30 Loose Women. 1.30 ITV Lunchtime News; Weather. 1.55 ITV News Cymru Wales; Weather. 2.00 James Martin’s American Adventure. (R) 3.00 Lingo. (R) 4.00 Tipping Point. (R) 5.00 The Chase. 6.00 ITV News Wales at Six; Weather. 6.30 ITV Evening News; Weather. 7.30 Emmerdale. Billy is horrified by a grisly discovery. 8.00 Coronation Street. Ryan calls time on Lauren’s underage activities, Bernie persuades Dev to make peace with Aadi, and DeeDee pressures Sarah to reinstate Michael. 9.00 The Long Shadow. West Yorkshire Police launch a massive public appeal. 10.00 ITV News at Ten; Weather. 10.30 ITV News Cymru Wales; Weather. 10.45 The Grand Fishing Adventure. Ali and Bobby fish in France for giant sturgeon carp in an underwater special. Last in the series. (R) 11.45 Heathrow: Britain’s Busiest Airport. Plane spotters visit the airport looking for a rare sight. (R) 12.10 All Elite Wrestling: Dynamite. (R) 1.50 Loose Women. (R) 2.35 Ukraine’s Stolen Children. (R) 3.45 Unwind. 5.05 Monster Carp. (R)
6.00 Cyw. (R) 12.00 Newyddion S4C a’r Tywydd. 12.05 Dau Gi Bach. (R) 12.30 Heno Aur. (R) 1.00 Adre. (R) 1.30 Cymry ar Gynfas. (R) 2.00 Newyddion S4C a’r Tywydd. 2.05 Prynhawn Da. 3.00 Newyddion S4C a’r Tywydd. 3.05 Dylan ar Daith. (R) 4.00 Awr Fawr. (R) 5.00 Stwnsh. (R) 6.00 Dan Do. (R) 6.30 Rownd a Rownd. (R) Newyddion S4C. 7.00 Heno. 7.30 Newyddion S4C a’r Tywydd. 8.00 Y Byd ar Bedwar. 8.25 Ffasiwn Drefn. 8.55 Newyddion S4C a’r Tywydd. 9.00 Ffermio. 9.35 Ralio+. 10.05 Sgorio. 10.35 Gwesty Aduniad. (R) 11.35 Y Tyrchwyr gyda Iolo Williams. (R) 12.10 Diwedd. Channel 4: 6.00 Countdown. (R) 6.40 Cheers. (R) 7.35 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) 8.25 Formula 1 Mexico City Grand Prix Highlights. (R) 9.55 Find It, Fix It, Flog It. (R) 10.55 Renovation Nation. (R) 11.55 Channel 4 News Summary. 12.00 Steph’s Packed Lunch. 2.10 Countdown. 3.00 A Place in the Sun. (R) 5.00 Help! We Bought a Village. 6.00 Four in a Bed. 6.30 The Simpsons. (R) 7.00 Channel 4 News. 7.55 Phil’s Story: Stand Up to Cancer. 8.00 Jamie’s 5 Ingredient Meals. 9.00 Rhod Gilbert: A Pain in the Neck for SU2C. 10.00 Celebrity Gogglebox for SU2C. (R) 11.05 First Dates.
6.00 Milkshake!: 9.15 Jeremy Vine. 11.15 Storm Huntley. 12.15 Alexis Conran. 12.55 5 News at Lunchtime. 1.00 Home and Away. (R) 1.30 Film: A Picture Perfect Christmas. (2021) 3.15 Film: The Christmas Retreat. (2022) 5.00 5 News at 5. 6.00 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly. Graeme Hall meets a greedy cockapoo called Bailey. (R) 6.55 5 News Update. 7.00 Motorway Cops: Catching Britain’s Speeders. PC Niaz Waddington tries to catch up with a speeding SUV. (R) 7.55 5 News Update. 8.00 The Motorway. Boy racers crash a car in Rochdale; 5 News Update. 9.00 Police: Night Shift 999. Officers are called to a potentially fatal road traffic incident. 10.00 Police: Suspect No 1. Detectives investigate a series of burglaries targeting the elderly. (R) 11.05 ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. Afghanistan v Sri Lanka. 12.00 Live NFL: Monday Night Football. Detroit Lions v Las Vegas Raiders (Kick-off 12.15am). 3.30 Entertainment News. 3.40 Friends. (R) 4.30 House Doctor. (R) 5.20 Entertainment News. 5.25 Thomas & Friends: Big World! Big Adventures! (R) 5.35 Milkshake! Monkey’s Amazing Adventures. (R) 5.45 Paw Patrol. (R)
BBC Four 7.00 Great British Railway Journeys 7.30 Gareth Edwards’ Great Welsh Adventure 8.00 Simon Schama’s Power of Art 9.00 Art That Made Us 10.00 Jeremy Deller: This Cultural Life 10.30 Jeremy Deller: We’re Here Because We’re Here 11.00 Darcey Bussell: Dancing to Happiness ITV2 4.00 Dawson’s Creek 5.00 Dinner Date 6.00 Celebrity Catchphrase 7.00 Alan Carr’s Epic Gameshow 8.00 Bob’s Burgers 9.00 Big Brother 10.00 Big Brother: Late & Live 11.05 Family Guy 11.35 American Dad! ITV3 3.50 Agatha Christie’s Marple 5.55 Heartbeat 8.00 McDonald & Dodds 10.00 DCI Banks ITV4 3.45 The Professionals 4.50 Minder 6.00 BattleBots 7.00 Gallagher Premiership Rugby Union Highlights 8.00 MotoGP Highlights 9.00 Film: Cobra (1986) 10.50 Film: D-Tox (2002) E4 4.00 Teen First Dates 5.00 The Big Bang Theory 7.00 Hollyoaks 7.30 Young Sheldon 8.00 Modern Family 9.00 Married at First Sight UK 10.20 Made in Chelsea Film4 3.10 Arizona Raiders (1965) 5.00 Gideon of Scotland Yard (1958) 6.55 Men in Black 3 (2012) 9.00 Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008) 11.25 Terminator Salvation (2009)
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TUESDAY’S TV 31.10.23 CHOICE
Sid Owen Banged Up Channel 4, 9.15pm Just when you thought the celebrity fish-out-of-water well had been tapped dry, along comes this four-part programme. Offering a flyon-the-cell-wall view of life behind bars, it will follow stars including EastEnders actor Sid Owen, Gogglebox favourite Marcus Luther and Conservative MP Johnny Mercer, as they spend eight days living in decommissioned HMP Shrewsbury.
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6.30 Bargain Hunt. (R) 7.15 Money for Nothing. (R) 8.00 Sign Zone: Expert Witness. (R) 8.30 Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes. (R) 9.00 Nicky Campbell. 10.00 BBC News. 12.15 Politics Live. 1.00 Impossible. (R) 1.45 Unbeatable. (R) 2.15 Wanted Down Under. (R) 3.00 Call That Hard Work? (R) 3.45 The Farmers’ Country Showdown. (R) 4.15 Flog It! (R) 4.30 Match of the Day Wales Live. Denmark v Wales (Kick-off 5.00pm). 7.15 Strictly: It Takes Two. Fleur East dishes up all the backstage gossip and behind-the-scenes action. 7.45 Richard Osman’s House of Games. With Scarlette Douglas, Max George, Susie McCabe and Olly Smith. 8.15 Celebrity Antiques Road Trip. Love Island pair EkinSu Cülcüloglu and Davide Sanclimenti go antique hunting. 9.15 This Farming Life. Robert calls out the vet for a ewe in urgent need of care. 10.15 Coast. (R) 10.30 Newsnight. 11.10 Weather. 11.15 Film: Anita and Me. (2002) Comedy drama, starring Chandeep Uppal and Anna Brewster. 12.45 Sign Zone: DNA Family Secrets. (R) 1.45 Britain’s Housing Crisis: What Went Wrong? (R) 2.45 MasterChef: The Professionals. (R) 3.45 This Is BBC Two.
6.00 Good Morning Britain. 9.00 Lorraine. 10.00 This Morning. 12.30 Loose Women. 1.30 ITV Lunchtime News; Weather. 1.55 ITV News Cymru Wales; Weather. 2.00 James Martin’s American Adventure. (R) 3.00 Lingo. (R) 4.00 Tipping Point. (R) 5.00 The Chase. 6.00 ITV News Wales at Six; Weather. 6.30 ITV Evening News; Weather. 7.30 Emmerdale. Aaron fights back when the Dingles press him for his alibi. 8.00 The Martin Lewis Money Show: Live. New series. The cash expert shares tips to help viewers save money in the cold months ahead, and also covers all the latest energy news in his Big Briefing. 9.00 Rolf Harris: Hiding in Plain Sight. Part one of two. The shocking truth behind the rise and fall of Rolf Harris. 10.00 ITV News at Ten; Weather. 10.30 ITV News Cymru Wales; Weather. 10.45 On Assignment. Reports from India, Italy and the mythical land of Mythodea. 11.15 Lenny Henry: One of a Kind. Profile of the actor, writer and comedian. (R) 12.10 Inside Iran: The Fight for Freedom. (R) 1.25 Cash Trapped. (R) 2.15 Loose Women. (R) 3.00 Fresh Cuts. (R) 3.35 Unwind. 5.05 Moneyball. (R)
6.00 Cyw. (R) 12.00 Newyddion S4C a’r Tywydd. 12.05 Bwyd Bach Shumana a Catrin. (R) 12.30 Heno. (R) 1.00 Lowri Morgan: Her 333. (R) 1.30 Ffermio. (R) 2.00 Newyddion S4C a’r Tywydd. 2.05 Prynhawn Da. 3.00 Newyddion S4C a’r Tywydd. 3.05 Y Fets. (R) 4.00 Awr Fawr. (R) 5.00 Stwnsh. 6.00 Adre. (R) 6.30 Sgorio. (R) Newyddion S4C. 7.00 Heno. 7.30 Newyddion S4C a’r Tywydd. 8.00 Pobol y Cwm. 8.25 Rownd a Rownd. 8.55 Newyddion S4C a’r Tywydd. 9.00 Gwesty Aduniad. 10.00 Pêl-Droed Rhyngwladol. 11.00 Film: Gwledd. (2021) Premiere. Horror movie, starring Annes Elwy. 12.50 Diwedd. Channel 4: 6.05 Countdown. (R) 6.45 Cheers. (R) 7.35 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) 8.25 Frasier. (R) 9.55 Find It, Fix It, Flog It. (R) 10.55 Renovation Nation. (R) 11.55 Channel 4 News Summary. 12.00 Steph’s Packed Lunch. 2.10 Countdown. 3.00 A Place in the Sun. (R) 5.00 Help! We Bought a Village. 6.00 Four in a Bed. 6.30 The Simpsons. (R) 7.00 Channel 4 News. 7.55 Elizabeth’s Story: Stand Up to Cancer. 8.00 The Great British Bake Off. 9.15 Banged Up. 10.15 Bangers: Mad For Cars. 11.20 Gogglebox. (R) 1.20 Sex Rated. (R) 2.15 Film: Summer of Soul. (2021) 4.10 Elizabeth’s Story: Stand Up to Cancer. (R) 4.15 999: On the Front Line. (R)
6.00 Milkshake!: 9.15 Jeremy Vine. 11.15 Storm Huntley. 12.15 Alexis Conran. 12.55 5 News at Lunchtime. 1.00 Home and Away. (R) 1.30 Film: Christmas in My Heart. (2021) 3.15 Film: The Nine Kittens of Christmas. (2021) 5.00 5 News at 5. 6.00 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly. Graeme Hall tackles three canine problems exacerbated by the Covid-19 lockdown. (R) 6.55 5 News Update. 7.00 Traffic Cops. Officers are on the look-out for a car linked to the theft of two motorbikes. (R) 7.55 5 News Update. 8.00 Police 999: Clear & Present Danger. An officer comes face to face with death during a search for a gunman; 5 News Update. 9.00 The Hotel Inspector: On the Front Line. Alex Polizzi visits the York Hotel in the seaside town of Morecambe. 10.00 A&E After Dark. A 41-yearold patient is escorted off the premises. (R) 11.05 999: Critical Condition. (R) 12.05 ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. 1.10 PlayOJO Live Casino Show. 3.10 Building Victorian Britain. (R) 4.00 Friends. (R) 5.30 Entertainment News. 5.35 Milkshake! Monkey’s Amazing Adventures. (R) 5.45 Paw Patrol. (R)
BBC Four 7.00 Great British Railway Journeys 7.30 Gareth Edwards’ Great Welsh Adventure 8.00 Some Mothers Do ’Ave ’Em 8.30 Yes Minister 9.00 The Black Death: Lucy Worsley Investigates 10.00 The Hidden Children of Ruinerwold Farm 11.35 The Truffle Hunters: Storyville ITV2 4.00 Dawson’s Creek 5.00 Dinner Date 6.00 Celebrity Catchphrase 7.00 Alan Carr’s Epic Gameshow 8.00 Bob’s Burgers 9.00 Big Brother 10.00 Big Brother: Late & Live 11.05 Family Guy ITV3 3.45 Midsomer Murders 5.55 Heartbeat 8.00 Midsomer Murders 10.00 DCI Banks ITV4 3.35 The Professionals 4.40 Minder 5.50 Made in Britain 6.20 Great Racehorses 6.45 Live UEFA Women’s Nations League. Belgium v England (Kick-off 7.45pm). 9.50 World Rally Championship Highlights 10.50 All Elite Wrestling E4 4.00 Married at First Sight UK 5.20 Rude(ish) Tube Shorts 5.30 The Big Bang Theory 7.00 Hollyoaks 7.30 Young Sheldon 8.00 Modern Family 9.00 Married at First Sight UK 10.00 Rick and Morty Film4 2.30 The Man in the White Suit (1951) 4.15 The Ghost and Mrs Muir (1947) 6.20 Ghostbusters (2016) 9.00 Predator (1987) 11.10 Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children (2016)
WEDNESDAY’S TV 1.11.23 CHOICE
Ashley Jensen Shetland BBC1, 9pm Fans were distraught when Douglas Henshall - AKA DI Jimmy Perez - bowed out of this long-running crime drama. Now it’s time to toss those tear-filled hankies over your shoulders and welcome Ashley Jensen, who steps into the breach for this six-part run as Met detective DI Ruth Calder. She’s a Shetland native and is back on home turf to find Ellen Quinn: witness to a London gangland murder.
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6.00 Breakfast. 9.15 Morning Live. 10.00 Scam Interceptors. 10.45 Frontline Fightback. 11.15 Homes Under the Hammer. (R) 12.15 Bargain Hunt. (R) 1.00 BBC News at One; Weather. 1.30 BBC Wales Today; Weather. 1.45 Doctors. 2.15 Money for Nothing. 3.00 Escape to the Country. (R) 3.45 The Travelling Auctioneers. (R) 4.30 The Repair Shop. (R) 5.15 Pointless. 6.00 BBC News at Six; Weather. 6.30 BBC Wales Today; Weather. 7.00 The One Show. Magazine show, presented by Alex Jones and Ronan Keating. 7.45 EastEnders. Keanu is ready to put his plan into action. 8.15 The Repair Shop. Items include a badly burned toy dog and a treasured nurse’s belt buckle. (R) 9.00 Shetland. New series. Met detective Ruth Calder returns to Shetland on the trail of a vulnerable witness. 10.00 BBC News at Ten. 10.30 BBC Wales Today; Weather. 10.40 Legends of Welsh Sport: Jayne Ludlow. The story of how Jayne Ludlow transformed Welsh women’s football. (R) 11.10 The Doja Cat Radio 1 Live Lounge. 11.40 Film: Shakespeare in Love. (1998) Period romantic comedy, starring Joseph Fiennes and Gwyneth Paltrow. 1.35 BBC News.
6.15 Bargain Hunt. (R) 7.00 Homes Under the Hammer. (R) 8.00 Sign Zone: See Hear. 8.30 Marcus Wareing’s Tales from a Kitchen Garden. (R) 9.00 Nicky Campbell. 10.00 BBC News. 11.15 Politics Live. 1.00 Impossible. (R) 1.45 Unbeatable. (R) 2.15 Wanted Down Under. (R) 3.00 Call That Hard Work? (R) 3.45 The Farmers’ Country Showdown. (R) 4.15 Tribes, Predators & Me. (R) 5.15 Flog It! (R) 6.00 Richard Osman’s House of Games. With Scarlette Douglas, Max George, Susie McCabe and Olly Smith. 6.30 Strictly: It Takes Two. 7.00 Celebrity Antiques Road Trip. Gavin & Stacey star Joanne Page and opera singer Wynne Evans compete. 8.00 Nadiya’s Simple Spices. 8.30 Nigella: At My Table. (R) 9.00 DNA Family Secrets. A woman searches for the sister her mother gave up for adoption. Last in the series. 10.00 Moulin Rouge: Yes We CanCan! 10.30 Newsnight. 11.10 Weather. 11.15 Unspun World with John Simpson. 11.45 The Detectives: Taking Down an OCG. (R) 12.45 Sign Zone: See Hear. (R) 1.15 MasterChef: The Professionals. (R) 2.15 Clean It, Fix It. (R) 3.00 Garden Rescue. (R) 3.45 This Is BBC Two.
6.00 Good Morning Britain. 9.00 Lorraine. 10.00 This Morning. 12.30 Loose Women. 1.30 ITV Lunchtime News; Weather. 1.55 ITV News Cymru Wales; Weather. 2.00 James Martin’s American Adventure. (R) 3.00 Lingo. (R) 4.00 Tipping Point. (R) 5.00 The Chase. (R) 6.00 ITV News Wales at Six; Weather. 6.30 ITV Evening News; Weather. 7.30 Emmerdale. Mandy and Marlon are thrust into the hot seat. 8.00 Coronation Street. Daisy and Ryan plan an illicit night away at a hotel, unaware that Daniel is not far behind, and Eliza’s confession angers Stu. 9.00 Payback. A shocking revelation leads Lexie to confront the brutal reality of Cal’s world. 10.00 ITV News at Ten; Weather. 10.30 ITV News Cymru Wales; Weather. 10.45 Peston. Political magazine show, hosted by Robert Peston. 11.40 Keane & Vieira – Best of Enemies. The on-field rivalry between Roy Keane and Patrick Vieira. (R) 12.40 EFL Carabao Cup Highlights. 1.30 Cash Trapped. (R) 2.20 Loose Women. (R) 3.10 Young Carers: A Hidden Crisis – Tonight. (R) 3.35 Unwind. 4.50 The Masked Dancer. (R)
6.00 Cyw. (R) 12.00 Newyddion S4C a’r Tywydd. 12.05 Cymry ar Gynfas. (R) 12.30 Heno. (R) 1.00 Richard Holt: Yr Academi Felys. (R) 1.30 Ffasiwn Drefn. (R) 2.00 Newyddion S4C a’r Tywydd. 2.05 Prynhawn Da. 3.00 Newyddion S4C a’r Tywydd. 3.05 Llanw. (R) 4.00 Awr Fawr. (R) 5.00 Stwnsh. (R) 6.00 Pêl-Droed Rhyngwladol. Newyddion S4C. 7.00 Heno. 7.30 Newyddion S4C a’r Tywydd. 8.00 Pobol y Cwm. 8.25 Dan Do. (R) 8.55 Newyddion S4C a’r Tywydd. 9.00 Gogglebocs Cymru. 10.00 LWP: Cymru, Cerddoriaeth a Rygbi. (R) 11.00 Y Byd ar Bedwar. (R) 11.35 Diwedd. Channel 4: 6.05 Countdown. (R) 6.45 Cheers. (R) 7.35 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) 8.25 Frasier. (R) 9.55 Find It, Fix It, Flog It. (R) 10.55 Renovation Nation. (R) 11.55 Channel 4 News Summary. 12.00 Steph’s Packed Lunch. 2.10 Countdown. 3.00 A Place in the Sun. (R) 5.00 Help! We Bought a Village. 6.00 Four in a Bed. 6.30 The Simpsons. (R) 7.00 Channel 4 News. 7.55 Angus’s Story: Stand Up to Cancer. 8.00 Location, Location, Location. 9.00 Grand Designs. 10.00 Building Britain’s Superhomes. (R) 11.05 The Great British Bake Off. (R) 12.20 Taskmaster. (R) 1.15 Ramsay’s Hotel Hell. (R) 2.05 Angus’s Story: Stand Up to Cancer. (R)
6.00 Milkshake!: 9.15 Jeremy Vine. 11.15 Storm Huntley. 12.15 Alexis Conran. 12.55 5 News at Lunchtime. 1.00 Home and Away. (R) 1.30 Film: Next Stop, Christmas. (2021) 3.15 Film: A Tale of Two Christmases. (2022) 5.00 5 News at 5. 6.00 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly. Graeme Hall meets a French bulldog that likes to hurl itself at buses and cyclists. (R) 6.55 5 News Update. 7.00 Lidl: Behind the Scenes 24/7. A behind the scenes look at the inner workings of the supermarket. 7.55 5 News Update. 8.00 Vanished: The Search for Britain’s Missing. New series. Dan Walker investigates more cases of missing people; 5 News Update. 9.00 Cause of Death. New series. Dr James Adeley investigates the death of a woman in a care home. 10.00 Reported Missing: The Murder of Danielle Jones. Investigating the murder of Danielle Jones in 2001. 11.30 Sleeping with My Murderer. New series. Revealing the truth behind the death of Suzanne Van Hagen. 12.30 ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. 1.25 PlayOJO Live Casino Show. 3.25 Secret Life of the Holiday Resort. (R) 4.15 Building Victorian Britain. (R) 5.00 Friends. (R)
BBC Four 7.00 Great British Railway Journeys 7.30 Talking Doctor Who 8.30 Doctor Who @ 60: A Musical Celebration 10.00 Margi Clarke Remembers Making Out 10.15 Making Out ITV2 4.00 Dawson’s Creek 5.00 Dinner Date 6.00 Catchphrase Celebrity Special 7.00 Alan Carr’s Epic Gameshow 8.00 Bob’s Burgers 9.00 Big Brother 10.00 Big Brother: Late & Live 11.05 Family Guy ITV3 3.45 Midsomer Murders 5.55 Heartbeat 8.00 Lewis 10.00 DCI Banks ITV4 3.40 The Professionals 4.50 Minder 6.00 BattleBots 7.00 The Chase Celebrity Special 8.00 World Superbike Highlights 9.00 Film: The World Is Not Enough (1999) 11.30 EFL Carabao Cup Highlights E4 4.00 Married at First Sight UK 5.00 The Big Bang Theory 7.00 Hollyoaks 7.30 Young Sheldon 8.00 Modern Family 9.00 Married at First Sight UK 10.05 Teen First Dates 11.05 Gogglebox Film4 3.50 23 Paces to Baker Street (1956) 6.00 Transformers: The Last Knight (2017) Sci-fi adventure sequel, starring Mark Wahlberg. 9.00 Commando (1985) Action adventure, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. 10.50 The Grey (2011)
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THURSDAY’S TV 2.11.23 CHOICE
Mary Berry Mary Makes It Easy BBC2, 7.30pm If there’s something going wrong in your kitchen, who are you gonna call? Well, if you’re one of the famous faces taking part in this new series, you can always turn to Mary Berry. She’s here to help them improve their cooking skills. In the opening episode, Mary is going camping with her former Bake Off colleague Mel Giedroyc, who admits she’s stuck in a bit of a rut when it comes to cooking for her family.
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6.00 Breakfast. 9.15 Morning Live. 10.00 Scam Interceptors. 10.45 Frontline Fightback. 11.15 Homes Under the Hammer. (R) 12.15 Bargain Hunt. (R) 1.00 BBC News at One; Weather. 1.30 BBC Wales Today; Weather. 1.45 Doctors. 2.15 Money for Nothing. (R) 3.00 Escape to the Country. (R) 3.45 The Travelling Auctioneers. (R) 4.30 The Repair Shop. (R) 5.15 Pointless. 6.00 BBC News at Six; Weather. 6.30 BBC Wales Today; Weather. 7.00 The One Show. With Alex Jones and Roman Kemp. 7.30 EastEnders. The police launch an investigation into Albie’s disappearance. 8.00 MasterChef: The Professionals. The quarterfinal sees the chefs given an invention test with a twist. They must create a dish that showcases one of four ingredients that are wasted in the UK more than any other. 9.00 Soldier. Recruits battle final tests to prove they are ready to become soldiers. Last in the series. 10.00 BBC News at Ten. 10.30 BBC Wales Today; Weather. 10.40 Question Time. Political debate from Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire. 11.40 Newscast. A weekly roundup from Westminster. 12.10 BBC News.
6.15 Escape to the Country. (R) 7.00 Celebrity Antiques Road Trip. (R) 8.00 Sign Zone: Sort Your Life Out with Stacey Solomon. (R) 9.00 Nicky Campbell. 10.00 BBC News. 12.15 Politics Live. 1.00 Impossible. (R) 1.45 Unbeatable. (R) 2.15 Wanted Down Under. (R) 3.00 Call That Hard Work? (R) 3.45 The Farmers’ Country Showdown. (R) 4.15 Tribes, Predators & Me. (R) 5.15 Flog It! (R) 6.00 Richard Osman’s House of Games. 6.30 Strictly: It Takes Two. 7.00 Villages by the Sea. 7.30 Mary Makes It Easy. New series. Mary Berry is joined by famous friends who need culinary help. 8.00 Saving Lives at Sea. In Torbay, the RNLI crew respond to a Mayday from a yacht taking on water. 9.00 Interview with the Vampire. Lestat struggles to rebuild trust with Louis, over Claudia’s protests. 9.45 Interview with the Vampire. Lestat is persuaded to hold a lavish Mardi Gras ball. Last in the series. 10.30 Newsnight. 11.10 Weather. 11.15 Anne Rice: The Vampire’s Life. (R) 12.05 DNA Family Secrets. (R) 1.05 Sign Zone: The Crash Detectives. (R) 1.35 Strictly Come Dancing. (R) 3.25 Strictly Come Dancing: The Results. (R) 4.05 This Is BBC Two.
6.00 Good Morning Britain. 9.00 Lorraine. 10.00 This Morning. 12.30 Loose Women. 1.30 ITV Lunchtime News; Weather. 1.55 ITV News Cymru Wales; Weather. 2.00 James Martin’s American Adventure. (R) 3.00 Lingo. (R) 4.00 Tipping Point. (R) 5.00 The Chase. (R) 6.00 ITV News Wales at Six; Weather. 6.30 ITV Evening News; Weather. 7.30 Emmerdale. Lydia remains troubled, Sam reveals there is more to his version of events, and the truth is revealed. 8.30 Wales This Week. Dot Davies reports on the issue of racism in schools. 9.00 Unbelievable Moments Caught on Camera. New series. Return of the series featuring eyewitness footage. 10.00 ITV News at Ten; Weather. 10.30 ITV News Cymru Wales; Weather. 10.45 Scam Britain: What You Need to Know – Tonight. Alex Beresford reveals how can we avoid becoming victims of fraud. 11.15 Gino’s Italy: Secrets of the South. Gino D’Acampo travels to the fortress port of Gallipoli. 11.45 Sorry, I Didn’t Know. (R) 12.10 All Elite Wrestling: Rampage. (R) 1.10 Cash Trapped. (R) 2.00 Loose Women. (R) 2.45 Kelly Holmes: Being Me. (R) 3.40 Unwind. 5.05 Moneyball. (R)
6.00 Cyw. (R) 12.00 Newyddion S4C a’r Tywydd. 12.05 Bwrdd i Dri. (R) 12.30 Heno. (R) 1.00 Sain Ffagan. (R) 1.30 Y Byd ar Bedwar. (R) 2.00 Newyddion S4C a’r Tywydd. 2.05 Prynhawn Da. 3.00 Newyddion S4C a’r Tywydd. 3.05 Gwesty Aduniad. (R) 4.00 Awr Fawr. (R) 5.00 Stwnsh. (R) 6.00 Ralio+. (R) 6.30 Rownd a Rownd. (R) Newyddion S4C. 7.00 Heno. 7.30 Newyddion S4C a’r Tywydd. 8.00 Pobol y Cwm. 8.25 Rownd a Rownd. 8.55 Newyddion S4C a’r Tywydd. 9.00 Y Byd yn ei Le. 9.45 Marathon Eryri 2023. (R) 10.45 Trysorau Cymru: Tir, Tai a Chyfrinachau. (R) 11.15 Dan Do. (R) 11.50 Diwedd. Channel 4: 6.05 Countdown. (R) 6.45 Cheers. (R) 7.35 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) 8.25 Frasier. (R) 9.55 Find It, Fix It, Flog It. (R) 10.55 Renovation Nation. (R) 11.55 Channel 4 News Summary. 12.00 Steph’s Packed Lunch. 2.10 Countdown. 3.00 A Place in the Sun. (R) 5.00 Help! We Bought a Village. 6.00 Four in a Bed. 7.00 Channel 4 News. 7.55 Kaiden’s Story: Stand Up to Cancer. 8.00 The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice. 9.00 Don’t Look Down for SU2C. 10.00 Taskmaster. 11.05 Banged Up. (R) 12.10 Naked Attraction. (R) 1.05 Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins. (R) 1.55 Iris Prize Best British Shorts.
6.00 Milkshake!: 9.15 Jeremy Vine. 11.15 Storm Huntley. 12.15 Alexis Conran. 12.55 5 News at Lunchtime. 1.00 Home and Away. (R) 1.30 Film: A Gift Shop Christmas. (2021) 3.15 Film: Christmas on Mistletoe Farm. (2022) 5.00 5 News at 5. 6.00 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly. Singer Alexandra Burke is struggling with her Chihuahua. (R) 6.55 5 News Update. 7.00 Secret Life of the Forest. As the series returns, cameras capture kingfishers hunting for prey. 7.55 5 News Update. 8.00 Inside the Tower of London. New series. Return of the documentary going behind the scenes at the castle; 5 News Update. 9.00 All Creatures Great and Small. James wants Carmody trained up to support Siegfried. 10.00 The Good Ship Murder. In Casablanca, a charity helping street kids is mired in scandal. (R) 11.05 Police: Night Shift 999. (R) 12.05 ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. 1.10 PlayOJO Live Casino Show. 3.10 Building Victorian Britain. (R) 3.55 Secret Life of the Holiday Resort. (R) 4.45 Friends. (R) 5.30 Entertainment News. 5.40 Milkshake! Monkey’s Amazing Adventures. (R) 5.45 Paw Patrol. (R)
BBC Four 7.00 Great British Railway Journeys 7.30 Gareth Edwards’ Great Welsh Adventure 8.00 Mars Uncovered: Ancient God of War 9.00 Sir Ian McKellen Remembers – All Is True 9.15 Film: All Is True (2018) 10.50 Kenneth Branagh: This Cultural Life 11.20 Film: Macbeth (1948) ITV2 4.00 Dawson’s Creek 5.00 Dinner Date 6.00 Celebrity Catchphrase 7.00 Alan Carr’s Epic Gameshow 8.00 Bob’s Burgers 9.00 Big Brother 10.00 Big Brother: Late & Live 11.05 Family Guy ITV3 3.45 Midsomer Murders 5.55 Heartbeat 8.00 Vera 10.00 DCI Banks ITV4 3.45 The Professionals 4.50 Minder 6.00 BattleBots 7.00 The Chase Celebrity Special 8.00 Film: Apollo 13 (1995) 10.50 Film: Collateral Damage (2002) E4 4.00 Married at First Sight UK 5.00 The Big Bang Theory 7.00 Hollyoaks 7.30 Young Sheldon 8.00 Modern Family 9.00 Married at First Sight UK 10.00 In Love and Toxic: Blue Therapy 11.05 Gogglebox Film4 2.50 Footsteps in the Fog (1955) 4.40 The Duel at Silver Creek (1952) 6.20 First Knight (1995) Arthurian adventure, starring Richard Gere. 9.00 Gemini Man (2019) Action drama, starring Will Smith. 11.15 Rocketman (2019)
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6.15 Money for Nothing. (R) 7.00 Celebrity Antiques Road Trip. (R) 8.00 Sign Zone: Expert Witness. (R) 8.30 Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes. (R) 9.00 Nicky Campbell. 10.00 BBC News. 12.15 Politics UK. 1.00 Impossible. (R) 1.45 Unbeatable. (R) 2.15 Wanted Down Under. (R) 3.00 Call That Hard Work? (R) 3.45 The Farmers’ Country Showdown. (R) 4.15 Tribes, Predators & Me. (R) 5.15 Flog It! (R) 6.00 Richard Osman’s House of Games. Scarlette Douglas, Max George, Susie McCabe and Olly Smith take part. 6.30 Strictly: It Takes Two. Janette Manrara presents more exclusives ahead of Saturday’s show. 7.00 Scrum V Live. Ospreys v Sharks (Kick-off 7.35pm). 9.45 Planet Earth: A Monkey’s Tale. A baby macaque faces predators and a troop of rival monkeys in Sri Lanka. (R) 10.00 Beechgrove Gardens in Winter. Advice on seasonal jobs. (R) 10.30 Newsnight. 11.00 Weather. The latest forecast. 11.05 Film: The Nest. (2020) Premiere. Drama, starring Jude Law. 12.45 Sign Zone: Prime Suspect: Who Took Madeleine McCann? (R) 1.45 Union with David Olusoga. (R) 2.45 Saving Lives at Sea. (R) 3.45 Eva Longoria: Searching for Mexico. (R) 4.25 This Is BBC Two.
6.00 Good Morning Britain. 9.00 Lorraine. 10.00 This Morning. 12.30 Loose Women. 1.30 ITV Lunchtime News; Weather. 1.55 ITV News Cymru Wales; Weather. 2.00 James Martin’s American Adventure. (R) 3.00 Lingo. (R) 4.00 Tipping Point. (R) 5.00 The Chase. (R) 6.00 ITV News Wales at Six; Weather. 6.30 ITV Evening News; Weather. 7.00 Coast & Country. Ruth Dodsworth and Sean Fletcher take a thrilling ride down the River Teifi. 7.30 Emmerdale. Marlon swallows his guilt. 8.00 Coronation Street. Ryan admits to Daniel that he has declared his love to Daisy. 9.00 It’ll Be Alright on the Night. The biggest TV shows of 2023 share their funniest mistakes. 10.00 ITV News at Ten; Weather. 10.30 ITV News Cymru Wales; Weather. 10.45 The NFL Show. Including action from Pittsburgh Steelers v Tennessee Titans. 11.40 Mamma Mia! I Have a Dream. The seven would-be Sophies take to the stage. (R) 12.45 Sorry, I Didn’t Know. (R) 1.10 Catchphrase. (R) 1.45 Loose Women. (R) 2.30 Angela Black. (R) 3.20 Unwind. 5.10 Made in Britain. (R)
6.00 Cyw. (R) 12.00 Newyddion S4C a’r Tywydd. 12.05 Richard Holt: Yr Academi Felys. (R) 12.30 Heno. (R) 1.00 Yn y Fan a’r Lle. (R) 1.30 Trysorau Cymru: Tir, Tai a Chyfrinachau. (R) 2.00 Newyddion S4C a’r Tywydd. 2.05 Prynhawn Da. 3.00 Newyddion S4C a’r Tywydd. 3.05 Marathon Eryri 2023. (R) 4.00 Awr Fawr. (R) 5.00 Stwnsh. (R) 6.00 Ffasiwn Drefn. (R) 6.35 Bex; Newyddion S4C. 7.00 Heno. 7.30 Newyddion S4C a’r Tywydd. 8.00 Mike Phillips: Croeso i Dubai. (R) 8.55 Newyddion S4C a’r Tywydd. 9.00 Taith i Gaeredin. 10.00 Curadur. 10.35 Rygbi WXV. 12.20 Diwedd. Channel 4: 6.05 Countdown. (R) 6.45 Cheers. (R) 7.35 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) 8.25 Frasier. (R) 9.55 Find It, Fix It, Flog It. (R) 10.55 Renovation Nation. (R) 11.55 Channel 4 News Summary. 12.00 Steph’s Packed Lunch. 2.10 Countdown. 3.00 A Place in the Sun. (R) 5.00 Help! We Bought a Village. 6.00 Channel 4 News. 7.00 Stand Up to Cancer: The Takeover. 8.30 Celebrity Gogglebox for SU2C. 9.00 Don’t Look Down: The Final. 9.30 Celebrity Gogglebox for SU2C. 10.00 The Comedy Roast for SU2C. 11.30 Sean Lock: Lockipedia Live for SU2C. (R) 12.35 Rhod Gilbert: A Pain in the Neck for SU2C. (R) 1.30 Ramsay’s Hotel Hell. (R)
6.00 Milkshake!: 9.15 Jeremy Vine. 11.15 Storm Huntley. 12.15 Alexis Conran. 12.55 5 News at Lunchtime. 1.00 Home and Away. (R) 1.30 Film: A Small Town Christmas Wish. (2021) 3.15 Film: A Very Merry British Christmas. (2022) 5.00 5 News at 5. 6.00 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly. Graeme meets a Chihuahua named Hulk that has a tendency to be vicious towards its owners. (R) 6.55 5 News Update. 7.00 Shop Smart, Save Money. Angellica Bell and Ortis Deley assist the Richardson family from Sheffield. 7.55 5 News Update. 8.00 Susan Calman’s Grand Day Out. The comedian explores Kent. 9.00 The Good Ship Murder. A kidnap and ransom demand shatters a wedding party mood in Palma. 10.00 World’s Most Expensive Cruise. Lisbon Port Officials hold up Seven Seas Splendor passengers. 11.05 Ambulance: Code Red. A man is trapped in his car after a major accident. (R) 12.05 ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. 1.05 PlayOJO Live Casino Show. 3.10 Building Victorian Britain. (R) 4.00 Secret Life of the Holiday Resort. (R) 4.50 Friends. (R) 5.35 Entertainment News. 5.40 Milkshake! Monkey’s Amazing Adventures. (R) 5.45 Paw Patrol. (R)
BBC Four 7.00 Top of the Pops 9.00 Bobbie Gentry 11.30 Country Queens at the BBC ITV2 4.00 Dawson’s Creek 5.00 Dinner Date 6.00 Celebrity Catchphrase 7.00 Alan Carr’s Epic Gameshow 8.00 Bob’s Burgers 9.00 Big Brother 10.00 Big Brother: Late & Live 11.05 Family Guy ITV3 3.45 Midsomer Murders 5.55 Heartbeat 8.00 Martin Clunes: My Travels and Other Animals 8.30 ITV Racing: Breeders’ Cup Live. Coverage of day one. ITV4 3.45 The Professionals 4.50 Minder 5.55 BattleBots 7.00 Live FA Cup Football. Sheppey United v Walsall (Kick-off TBA). 10.00 All Elite Wrestling: Dynamite E4 4.00 Married at First Sight UK 5.00 The Big Bang Theory 7.00 Hollyoaks 7.30 Young Sheldon 8.00 Modern Family 9.00 Film: World War Z (2013) Zombie thriller, starring Brad Pitt. 11.15 Naked Attraction’s Best Naughty Bits Film4 3.20 Red Mountain (1951) 5.05 Dead Reckoning (1947) 7.10 Men in Black (1997) Sci-fi comedy, starring Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones. 9.00 Hustlers (2019) Comedy crime drama, starring Jennifer Lopez. 11.10 Mean Streets (1973)
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Adam Hills Stand Up to Cancer: The Takeover Channel 4, 7pm A night of charity fundraising begins 7pm with The Takeover as Davina McCall, Adam Hills, Joe Lycett and Munya Chawawa broadcast live from the Francis Crick Institute, a renowned hub for pioneering biomedical research. There, they will celebrate some of the breakthroughs that have been made possible by SU2C donations.
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HOROSCOPES The Lucky Signs This Week: Aries, Taurus and Gemini
ARIES If you’re single, you may receive several invitations to go out. Social media may help you find new friends and expand your clientele because they showcase what you have to offer. TAURUS You’ll have to take on numerous responsibilities. Your ability to keep yourself organized will improve, and you’ll be highly effective. Time will be a precious resource and may even become a source of anxiety. GEMINI Simply by dreaming and applying the laws of attraction, you can make your next trip a reality. Additionally, the discoveries you’ll make could be beneficial on a professional level.
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CANCER The emotions in the air are palpable. Fortunately, Fortunatel they’ll stimulate your creativity. You’ll also have to take care of your loved ones, thus strengthening your relationship and resulting in future reciprocity. LEO It’s It easier to come to an agreement with people to whom you don’t have an emotional attachment. Children may try to take advantage of your highly sensitive nature to gain certain privileges from you. VIRGO You may experience increased discomfort for some unknown reason. In any case, it could allow you to benefit more quickly from the expertise of specialists and get the necessary treatment. LIBRA You’ll accomplish a feat that fills you with pride, thus reinforcing your self-esteem and contributing to your well-being. Additionally, you may be able to rescue someone from a difficult situation.
Ah, Konami, the prodigal gaming giant, returning from the era of pachinko machines and sports clubs, but fear not, it’s not a complete return. No, they’re not diving headfirst into the hardcore gaming space they once dominated. Instead, they’re taking a scenic route back, a journey paved with nostalgia and the promise of lucrative returns. Their first offering in this resurrection saga? The Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection, a mishmash of old classics bundled up in a modern package. Picture this: the iconic Metal Gear Solid, resplendent in its PS1 glory, flanked by its HD remastered siblings, Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty and Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater. All bundled together with bonus content galore – digital comics, soundtracks, screenplays – plundered from previous re-releases. Sounds like a gamer’s dream, doesn’t it? Well, not quite. You see, Konami’s revival feels a bit like finding a treasure chest but struggling to open it. Sure, the games are there, but the way they’re
packaged leaves much to be desired. The original Metal Gear Solid sticks faithfully to its PS1 roots, complete with its 4:3 ratio and 30 frames-persecond charm. Sons of Liberty and Snake Eater, on the other hand, shine with a 1080p resolution and a smooth 60fps pace. But in an era of PS5 and high-end PCs, it feels like a missed opportunity. Where are the enhancements? Where’s the effort to make these classics truly sparkle? And the disappointment doesn’t end there. The way this collection is presented is nothing short of a mess. Picture this: five separate apps cluttering up your screen instead of a unified, streamlined experience. Want to access the bonus content? Good luck playing hide and seek, because it’s scattered across these apps like confetti in the wind. It’s like they used a pritt stick instead of super glue to hold it all together. A chaotic arrangement that makes you wonder if anyone at Konami thought this through. But, and it’s a big but, once you dig into the core games, all is (mostly) forgiven. There’s a reason why
Metal Gear Solid, Sons of Liberty, and Snake Eater are revered. The storytelling, the stealth gameplay, the audacious 20-minute cutscenes – it’s a cocktail of gaming brilliance that hasn’t been replicated since. Returning to these masterpieces on modern hardware is like revisiting an old friend. Well, mostly. The original Metal Gear Solid might test your patience with its clunky controls and outdated visuals. Nostalgia might carry returning fans, but newcomers might struggle to see the magic through the dated lens. On the upside, this Master Collection introduces Trophy support for Metal Gear Solid, a tempting offer for completionists. Despite the messy presentation, this is still the best way to experience these classics on a modern system since the PS3 days. It’s a bittersweet victory, though. Konami’s Master Collection relies not on its packaging finesse but on the timeless brilliance of its games. Once you wade through the clutter, the heart of Metal Gear Solid still beats strong, reminding us why this series is legendary.
SCORPIO If you make changes in your diet, you could achieve your health goals faster. You’ll have the motivation to launch a small business from the comfort of your home. SAGITTARIUS You’ll have lots of chats, and your loved ones will frequently try to contact you to invite you to exciting activities. If your relationship is new, you’ll need to give some thought to the idea of living together or starting a family. CAPRICORN At work, you’ll be given a promotion and a pay raise. However, you may be surrounded by jealous colleagues, so exercise discretion. You’ll take pleasure in a romantic revival. AQUARIUS You’ll have an opportunity to spend time with your loved ones. Your sensitivity and generosity are appreciated. Organize your time to turn your responsibilities into pleasant moments, even in professional matters. PISCES You’ll go through a period when reflection will be crucial. You’ll also have increased creativity, which will prove good for morale. Get outside for fresh air every now and then.
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Spotlight on Best Pet Competition sponsors
We have had a fantastic response so far for our Pet Competition, thank you to all our entries so far. We are loving watching videos and looking at pictures of your beloved pets and hearing what makes them the best! There is still time to enter, and there are some amazing prizes to be won, kindly sponsored by Cys Ci Luxury Dog Retreat, Tidy Dog Grooming and Spa Ltd Haverfordwest & The Pembrokeshire Pet Bakery. Pictures and videos will be available on our website from the 10th of December, so our readers and followers can vote for their favourite. Send an email to jess@ herald.email to enter your little darling - applications accepted up until the 1st of December! Cys Ci Luxury Dog Retreat Cys Ci Luxury Dog Retreat believes in replicating the comforts of home for every canine guest. As
passionate dog owners, they recognize each pet’s unique needs, ensuring tailored experiences from dietary to emotional care. At Cys Ci, dogs aren’t just guests – they’re family. Ensuring companionship and engagement, their attentive staff offer multiple daily walks, enriching activities with toys like KONGs and Lickimats, and stimulating scent games. Socialization and playtime are at the heart of their philosophy, because a contented dog makes for a delighted owner. Nestled amidst 30 acres of beautiful Ceredigion countryside, their retreat boasts both security and serenity, just moments away from stunning beaches like Penbryn and Tresaith. Our 4-acre enclosed exercise fields cater to every dog temperament, whether they’re outgoing or more reserved. Additional amenities include an all-weather Astroturf shelter and convenient
wash facilities, with exciting expansions like professional grooming and on-site dog photography on the horizon. Considering a stay for your pup? Reach out for a retreat tour to see why Cys Ci is the luxury choice for discerning dog owners. https://www.cysci.co.uk/ And we’re excited to announce: Cys Ci is proudly sponsoring The Pembrokeshire Herald’s Top Pet competition! Stay tuned for updates on our website and social channels. Pembrokeshire Pet Bakery Step into Pembrokeshire Pet Bakery, and you’re immediately welcomed by the heart-warming aroma of vegan pet treats freshly baked on-site. Their open kitchen often bustles with the crafting of doggy delicacies, from Dog-nuts and Woofles to an array of 20+ healthboosting biscuits. While dogs get to indulge in these unique treats,
their human companions aren’t forgotten. The café serves rich coffee and scrumptious homemade cakes, ensuring everyone’s palate is pampered. Beyond edibles, the shop also boasts vegan dog shampoos by Narberth Soap Co and chic pet accessories by Pembs Pooches. And for the feline fans, they’ve got cat treats with more goodies for horses and birds on the horizon! https://www.petbakery.uk/ Excitingly, Pembrokeshire Pet Bakery is the proud sponsor of the Top Pet competition. The winning pet’s owner will savour coffee and cake at their Quay Street café, while the triumphant pet enjoys a delightful prize package of pup cake, puppacino, and doggy wine. Cheers to that! Tidy Dog Spa Nestled within the vibrant Withybush Trading Estate in Haverfordwest, Tidy Dog Spa has established itself as
a beacon of luxury and care for our furry companions. Renowned for their topnotch, full-service pet spa, the salon is specially designed to accommodate up to three dog households simultaneously without any mix, ensuring utmost safety and individual attention for each pet. Deeply rooted in the belief that every pet deserves individualized care, Tidy Dog Spa operates on a 1-1 basis, avoiding the use of crates and allowing pets to build a trusting relationship with their groomer. Their team of three dedicated groomers work diligently to maintain consistency, ensuring the same groomer tends to the same dog, whenever possible. This approach proves invaluable for pets, especially those who might be a little shy or apprehensive, helping them ease into their grooming routines seamlessly. Tidy Dog Spa spends quality time during the initial consultation to
understand every pet’s unique requirement, from coat condition and behaviour to lifestyle. After an in-depth discussion with pet parents about maintenance and style preferences, they curate the perfect grooming package, replete with tailored products and schedules. Their flexible appointment options cater to diverse lifestyles, ensuring convenience for all. For those keen on exploring their diverse services, do visit the ‘Tidy Dog -Services’ tab for a comprehensive list. And as a token of appreciation, they’re offering a 50% discount on your next grooming session when you refer a friend. https://tidydoggrooming. co.uk/ We’re thrilled to announce that Tidy Dog Spa is the generous sponsor for The Pembrokeshire Herald’s Top Pet competition. Join us in celebrating this partnership and don’t miss the chance to treat your pet to an unmatched spa day!
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Harness the Sun and reap the savings with a Solar Power system Celtic Green Energy answers your most burning questions about Solar Cross Hands based Celtic Green Energy are one of Wales leading renewable energy specialists who have been serving the whole of mid, south and west Wales for the last 10 years. With a small team of energy experts and installers, the company prides itself on experience, best value, best prices, high quality and aftercare service. As an early adopter, the company identified early on the huge benefits of solar power for carbon reduction and long term cost savings – last year’s energy crisis certainly highlighted the nations vulnerability to fuel security. With a growing anxiety of rising energy costs, Celtic Green Energy addressed the consumers’ confusion around solar and embarked on a summer roadshow attending regional shows, exhibitions and shopping centres. It was clearly evident that most consumers shared the same concerns, and their team of energy advisors were able to help shed some light on these issues. The most common issues are revealed here. 1. Why should I consider solar power? The sun is a freely available natural resource that is used to energise Solar Photovoltaic panels. The panels are made up of a number of wafer thin silicon solar cells encased in a durable self cleaning weather resistant panel which in turn are linked to an inverter that generates electricity. Solar PV panel technology has been widely popularised in recent years with huge improvements in performance and cost reductions making them an affordable solution
for everyone who uses electricity. If you are a high energy user such as a business, farmer or holiday home owner, a solar panel system will offer you significant reductions in your future energy costs and help sustain your business. We learn in the press of family bakers and butchers being forced out of business simply on their unsustainable rocketing electricity prices. 2. Is solar energy reliable? Commercial solar panel systems are a relatively new phenomenon having been popularised only within the last 15 years. The solar PV panels absorb the sun’s rays during daylight including cloudy or overcast weather – if it’s daylight, they are working! Even after dark, there is a solution with Solar Batteries where excess generated electricity is stored and retrieved at night dispensing with the need for expensive National Grid power. With continually emerging technology and improving performance, Solar PV panels are guaranteed to last at least 25 years so represent excellent value for money. As there are no moving parts and performance degradation is miniscule, the solar panel system offers excellent reliability. The Solar Battery and inverters are usually guaranteed for 15 years with extended warranty programmes readily available. 3. Will it be a burden on my finances? Purchasing a solar power system is an investment that does carry a significant upfront cost, however, this will be soon outweighed with the long term benefits and assured fuel security. As every home or
business is unique, so is the design of a solar power system – the solar installer will tailor a scheme to best suit your individual circumstances including a site visit to identify the location parameters and discuss the customer’s needs. Most schemes will see the investment repaid within 4 years, some commercial schemes could be repaid in as little as 14 months, so you will no longer be subject to soaring energy prices and be reassured your investment was worthwhile. Depending on your individual circumstances, you may even be eligible for funding assistance with various prevailing Government schemes to install a solar power system. 4. How do I choose the right provider? The million dollar question! The Solar Power industry is seeing a deluge in businesses offering installations, from the main utility providers to ‘have-a-go-Jo’s’ ready to make a quick buck. The Solar industry does have very strict regulatory guidelines and consumers are advised to check out MCS accreditation for their local suppliers. If their supplier does not offer MCS certification, they may find that their system may not be compliant with the National Grid and excludes connection and any warranty privileges. Consumers are also reminded that the cheapest solution is not always the best option, we are learning of rogue dealers ‘plug and run’ practices, leaving customers in the lurch with ineffective installations, no aftercare or warranty. Thankfully Celtic Green Energy has a longstanding provenance of quality workmanship and exemplary aftercare with the necessary
credentials to provide the best possible solutions for their customers. 5. What about maintenance? Solar Photovoltaic panels are relatively maintenance free as they have no moving parts and are self cleaning. Depending on certain locations however, some installations are advised to have annual maintenance checks for any signs of wear and tear such as extreme weather damage, moss growth, birds, detritus and traffic pollution. Given the high technology construction, the panels are relatively durable within normal conditions, but consumers are advised not attempt to maintain them themselves as this could cause unnecessary damage such as invasive pressure washers etc. Most reputable installers offer maintenance and service packages. Sum up… Next time you awake to a fresh morning cuppa and look out to a sunny day, remember that sunshine could be providing you with free electricity to power your kettle – as well as your washing machine, cooker, television, charging your electric car and lots, lots more! The possibilities for solar power are endless, so if you are concerned about your rising energy costs and want to do something about it, make your next step be a phone call to Celtic Green Energy who will be able to advise you on the best way forward. You can call their energy helpline 01269 500388 or learn more and visit their website at www. celticgreenenergy.co.uk Here’s to brighter tomorrows and sunnier savings!
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Cig Oen Cymru yn cefnogi cogyddion blaenllaw er budd elusennau
i bobl adnabyddus, a gododd £235,000 i’r elusen Leukaemia UK, yng ngwesty’r Dorchester yn Llundain. Cafodd y bwyd ei goginio gan 23 o gogyddion blaenllaw – ac roedd Cig Oen Cymru yn ganolog i’r wledd. Yn ystod y noson Who’s Cooking Dinner, roedd cyfle i ddau gant o wahoddedigion ddewis ar hap eu cogydd eu
hunain am y noson o blith yr holl sêr Michelin a oedd ar gael. Cafodd y cogyddion disglair hyn eu harwain gan Bencogydd Gweithredol y Dorchester, Mario Perera. Yn ei gefnogi roedd llysgennad Cig Oen Cymru a Leukaemia UK, Francesco Mazzei, a ddywedodd: ‘Wyth mlynedd yn ôl collais fy
nhad i lewcemia, ac felly mae hwn yn achos sy’n agos iawn i’m calon. Mae Leukaemia UK yn ariannu ymchwil sy’n newid bywydau ac sy’n gallu gwneud gwahaniaeth gwirioneddol i fywydau’r rhai sy’n cael y diagnosis ofnadwy hwn.” “Roeddem wrth ein bodd yn chwarae rhan fach i helpu Francesco a’r elusen a hyrwyddo
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Bydd diwydiant bwyd Cymru yn aml yn helpu eraill ac roedd Hybu Cig Cymru yn falch iawn o allu cefnogi dau ddigwyddiad elusennol pwysig yn y DG a helpodd i godi dros ddau gan mil o bunnau wrth arddangos Cig Oen Cymru PGI i gogyddion dawnus. Cynhaliwyd y cinio
gwaith yr achos gwych hwn,” meddai Pennaeth Marchnata Strategol a Chysylltiadau Hybu Cig Cymru, Laura Pickup. Roedd y cogyddion gorau yn bresennol hefyd yn nigwyddiad Diwrnod Polo yng Nghlwb Polo Beaufort, Swydd Gaerloyw, a gododd tua £57,000 ar gyfer Hospitality Action. “Mae hwn yn achos pwysig sydd, pan fo pethau’n mynd yn anodd, yn cefnogi ein cydweithwyr mewn gwestai, bwytai, tafarndai, bariau, caffis, ysgolion, ysbytai a lleoliadau lle cynhelir digwyddiadau,” esboniodd Ms Pickup. HCC oedd yn noddi’r Cig Oen Cymru a gafodd ei weini gan Richard Davies, Cogydd Gweithredol y Calcot & Spa, fel y prif gwrs. Noddwyd y Diwrnod Polo gan Journey Hospitality gyda chefnogaeth wyth lleoliad o’r radd flaenaf sy’n gartref i gogyddion arobryn o Dde Orllewin Lloegr, gan gynnwys dau gogydd Michelin, sef Hywel Jones o Lucknam Park a Rob Potter o The Manor House.
Tîm N2S yn beicio hyd Cymru i godi arian ar gyfer uned cemo Mae Tîm N2S wedi codi dros £3,000 ar gyfer yr Uned Ddydd Cemotherapi yn Ysbyty Tywysog Phillip er cof am Wayne Evans. Mae Tîm N2S yn grŵp o dros 13 o ffrindiau triathlon a chyn gydweithwyr Wayne a fu farw. Beiciodd y grŵp o ogledd i dde Cymru, Llanelli i Fangor, yn ystod gŵyl banc mis Awst. Fe wnaeth Wayne godi arian yn angerddol ar gyfer yr uned cemotherapi fel diolch am y gofal rhagorol a gafodd, hyd yn oed cwblhau ras 5k Cymru ar y Penwythnos Cwrs Hir gyda thîm o deulu a ffrindiau yn gynharach yr haf hwn. Dywedodd Sara O’Brien, aelod o Dîm N2S: “Roedd y daith yn gyfnod emosiynol iawn gan i ni golli Wayne bythefnos cyn yr her.
“Er ein bod eisoes wedi ein hysgogi’n fawr i godi arian ar gyfer yr uned cemotherapi, roedd colli Wayne ar yr adeg hon yn golygu ein bod hyd yn oed yn fwy penderfynol gan ein bod am anrhydeddu ei enw. “Mae’r uned wedi cyffwrdd â chymaint o’n bywydau, roedd yn teimlo’n hynod werth chweil codi arian at achos mor deilwng. “Rydym yn hynod falch o’n cyflawniad. Roedd yn daith heriol iawn, yn feddyliol ac yn gorfforol. Roedd yna fryniau i’w dringo, a doedd y tywydd ddim yn ddelfrydol, ond roedd ein hysbryd tîm a’n penderfyniad yn drech na ni drwy’r amser. “Hoffem ddiolch i bawb a gyfrannodd, ein tîm cefnogi cerbydau, ein noddwyr gwych a phawb a ddaeth
i’n croesawy ar y llinell derfyn. Ni fyddem wedi gallu ei wneud heboch chi.” Dywedodd Marie Williams, Prif Nyrs yn yr Uned Dydd Cemotherapi: “Dros y flwyddyn ddiwethaf, daethom i adnabod Wayne a’i deulu mor dda. Byddai bob amser yn dod i mewn i’r uned gyda gwên ar ei wyneb ni waeth sut y teimlai. “Rydym mor ddiolchgar am ymdrechion codi arian Sara O’Brien, holl Dîm Beicio N2S a Thîm Evans, ac am yr holl
roddion rydym wedi’u derbyn. Bydd yr arian hwn yn cael ei ddefnyddio i brynu gwely triniaeth newydd ar gyfer yr uned a fydd yn cael ei ddefnyddio’n ddyddiol gan ein cleifion. Diolch yn fawr iawn.” Dywedodd Nicola Llewelyn, Pennaeth Elusennau Iechyd Hywel Dda, elusen swyddogol Bwrdd Iechyd Prifysgol Hywel Dda: “Mae cefnogaeth ein cymunedau lleol yn ein galluogi i ddarparu gwasanaethau y tu hwnt i’r hyn y gall y
GIG ei ddarparu yn nhair sir Hywel Dda a rydym yn hynod ddiolchgar am bob rhodd a dderbyniwn.” Mae eich rhoddion yn gwneud gwahaniaeth cadarnhaol i iechyd, lles a phrofiad cleifion, defnyddwyr gwasanaeth a staff y GIG. I gael rhagor o fanylion am yr elusen a sut y gallwch chi helpu i gefnogi cleifion a staff lleol y GIG, ewch i www. hywelddahealthcharities.org.uk
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NFU Cymru & NFU Mutual announce winner
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Harri Vaughan from Tufton, Pembrokeshire has been announced as the winner of the 2023 NFU Cymru / NFU Mutual Dairy Stockperson of the Year Award at today’s Welsh Dairy Show in Nantyci, Carmarthenshire. The competition, now in its 10th year, recognises the important contribution a good dairy stockperson can make to a dairy enterprise, as well as the wider Welsh dairy industry. During a presentation at the Welsh Dairy Show today (Tuesday 24th October), Harri was presented with the top prize of £500 and a Welsh slate engraved cheese board by NFU Cymru Dairy Board Chairman, Jonathan Wilkinson and Rhys Williams, NFU Cymru / NFU Mutual Group Secretary in Llandeilo, who judged the competition. Harri was raised on his grandparent’s dairy farm with his parents also becoming involved in the business many years ago. When Harri was eight months old
he would go with his grandmother to feed the cows and would carry around a bucket, this is where his passion for dairy farming began. He studied agriculture at Hartpury College and spent a year on a dairy farm during his placement.
Harri plays a vital role in running and managing the dairy, beef and sheep farm and, along with his wife Hannah, has more recently achieved his childhood dream of buying the neighbouring farm, which both his father and grandfather previously worked on.
Harri manages the overall farm as well as the dairy herd which has recently grown from 250 to 450 cows, with further plans to expand to 500 dairy cows. Harri does all day-to-day tasks including milking, feeding, AI, and animal husbandry and also deals with the in-calf heifers, bulling heifers and the weaned cows. Harri is involved with all aspects of care and management of the farm and stock. He has a big passion for breeding on the farm and works on the fertility programmes for the stock, choosing all the bulls for the cows and heifers. After the business took a huge knock with bovine TB just over a year ago, where he lost many of the family pedigrees, his drive and determination to come back better and stronger and to create a future herd that he is proud of, is plain to see. Harri also showcases his daily farming life on Instagram and also takes part in FarmerTime with his wife Hannah. Speaking after the presentation,
NFU Cymru Dairy Board Chair Jonathan Wilkinson said: “I would like to congratulate Harri on winning this award. The standard of entries in this year’s competition were extremely high and myself and Rhys had the difficult task of choosing between the shortlisted entries. However, Harri’s passion and positivity for the future of the dairy industry here in Wales, meant he stood out during the judging process. From the moment we met him, Harri’s enthusiasm for dairy farming was clear to see and we were delighted to present him with this award today.” Rhys Williams, NFU Cymru / NFU Mutual Group Secretary said: “It really is a privilege to be a part of the judging process for this fantastic competition. The standard of entries this year is testament to the high calibre of people we have working in the Welsh dairy sector and Harri is a prime example of someone who is thoroughly deserving of this recognition.”
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Welsh Lamb’s terrific taste wins thumbs up from global buyers Welsh Lamb’s export team reported an “incredible response” from a host of international buyers as the taste of premium PGI Welsh Lamb stole the show at one of the world’s biggest food marketplaces. A trade delegation, led by Hybu Cig Cymru- Meat Promotion Wales’ (HCC) export specialists, attended the enormous Anuga 2023 show, which attracted more than 7,800 exhibitors from 118 countries to Cologne. “This was one of the busiest shows we have ever attended,” said HCC’s Head of Strategic Marketing and Connections Laura Pickup. “We were
bowled over by the incredible response we had from buyers from across the globe to the great taste of Welsh Lamb.” “Those from newer markets in the United States, Canada and the Far East were all excited by the samples they tried-all expertly cooked by our Consumer Executive Elwen Roberts on site.” “It was also good to see that our existing customers, the buyers from Germany, France and Italywere again very positively discussing the meat on show. It’s gratifying that their interest continues apace despite the obvious changes to trade arrangements with
EU countries.” Laura said the strength of the Welsh Lamb and Welsh Beef brands was integral to protecting and developing the export customer base. “I have no doubt that the recognition and reliability of the brands and their product helps to keep Welsh red meat at the forefront of the global buying community,” said Ms Pickup. “Welsh Lamb and Welsh Beef are a perfect fit with Anuga’s central theme - food sustainability- and our new marketing ethos, which focusses clearly on the “Welsh Way” of red meat production and favourably compares
our brilliant farmers and our sustainable production system with other less sustainable intensive farming processes,” said Ms
Pickup. Anuga 2023 was larger than ever before this year with 300,000 square metres of hall space containing ten
trade shows under one huge exhibition. More than 7,800 exhibitors from 118 countries took part in the event, which ran from 7 to 11 October.
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NFU Cymru warns of ‘perfect storm’ for Welsh dairy farmers DAIRY farmers gathering at the Welsh Dairy Show held on Tuesday, 24th October, face an uncertain future, says NFU Cymru. The Union calls on the Welsh Government and consumers to back Welsh farming. Challenging market conditions have seen milk prices decline on average by 30% since the turn of the year, with farmers receiving on average 15 pence less for a litre of milk than they received last Christmas. Whilst input costs have fallen from their spike, they remain historically high, and many dairy farmers across Wales are receiving a price for their milk below the production cost. Whilst there is a glimmer of positivity in the global milk market, this sentiment will take a long time to arrive at the farm gate, meaning dairy farmers are facing a hard winter. Dairy farmers in Wales also face uncertainty about whether they will be able to participate in future Welsh Government agricultural support schemes, with many indicating to NFU Cymru that current plans – particularly around tree planting – will limit their productive capacity, making it impossible for them to join the future Sustainable Farming Scheme, unless Welsh Government plans are adapted. The level of investment required on farms to ensure compliance with an increasing regulatory baseline is challenging farm finances, the planning system continues to frustrate those looking to install additional slurry storage, and bovine TB continues to cast its dark shadow across the industry.
Welsh Government must listen to dairy farmers’ concerns: Says Sam Kurtz MS
NFU Cymru President Aled Jones said: “Welsh dairy farmers are facing a perfect storm; the industry seems to run on a fuel called ‘hope it gets better,’ and the tank is on red. This is not the way to run an industry. It appears that other parts of the supply chain are passing on their losses to the primary producers. Once again, it is farmers who are the ones unfairly shouldering the risks that come with producing this natural, healthy and sustainable product. “Farming is a long-term business, however the ‘boom and bust’ volatile nature of our markets mean dairy farmers across Wales do not have the confidence to make the everyday decisions needed to drive businesses forward. This uncertainty also has a ripple effect on the allied industries, and it affects the prosperity and social fabric of our rural communities. We encourage consumers to back our dairy farmers in Wales by looking for the Welsh flag when they are shopping.” Welsh dairy production is worth almost £850 million to the Welsh economy and accounts for almost 40% of the gross output of Welsh agricultural
production. The sector also generates significant employment; more than 5,300 people are directly employed on Welsh dairy farms. In addition, with 50% of milk produced in Wales being processed in Wales, the sector supports significant employment beyond the farmgate. NFU Cymru Dairy Board Chairman Jonathan Wilkinson said: “With a growing global population and increasing demand for dairy products, Welsh dairy farmers are well placed to supply consumers around the world with climate-friendly milk. By optimising the use of genetics, improving nutrition and enhancing animal health, dairy farmers in Wales are striving for more efficient cows, all of which means our milk has one of the lowest carbon footprints in the world. However, the uncertainty and lack of confidence our sector faces in the here and now is testing farm resilience, placing all of this at risk. “The Welsh Rural Affairs Minister has committed that she wants future agricultural policy in Wales to work for all farmers. NFU Cymru is adamant that this must include
dairy farmers. I urge the Minister to work with NFU Cymru and to use the forthcoming consultation to listen to the Welsh dairy industry to safeguard the continued production of quality, nutritious and climate friendly milk in Wales.” Welsh Conservative Shadow Rural Affairs Minister Samuel Kurtz MS said: “Dairy farming in Wales faces an uncertain future, made more worrying by policies from the Welsh Government. From the NVZ regulations to their inability to tackle bovine TB, there is currently little support for Wales’ dairy producers from the Welsh Government. “Milk and dairy products from Wales are some of the healthiest, greenest products available. But when global factors impact input costs, farmers in Wales need a Welsh Government that is going to support the industry, not saddle them with tougher regulations and further burden.” In response to NFUCymru, the Welsh Government produced its usual inane banalities, throwing about the word “sustainable” like confetti without addressing the substantive issue.
Primary school pupils from all over Wales have until the end of the week to get their entries submitted for the FUW’s Christmas design card competition themed around farming. All children aged from four to 11 are invited to design a Christmas farming scene for the Christmas cards, which will be sold to raise money for the Union’s charity Wales Air Ambulance. The Wales Air Ambulance needs to raise £11.2 million every year to keep the helicopters in the air and rapid response vehicles on the road across Wales. The competition will be split into Welsh language and English language categories. Children can use any media in their entries, such as crayons, coloured pencils, felt tipped pens or paint which must be completed on an A4 sheet of paper and emailed to us in jpeg format. The only stipulation is that it must be a Christmas card showing a farming scene. The competition has been a huge success in the past and we hope we can once again count on the support of our primary schools all over Wales. The winner of each category will receive a £30 gift voucher for themselves, a packet of the Christmas cards depicting their design, one day’s free admittance to the 2023 Royal Welsh Winter Fair to receive their prizes
and a £50 cheque for their school. The closing date for entries is Friday 27 October 2023. The pupil’s name, age, class number, school name and home address must be included on all entries, which should be e-mailed to ytir@ fuw.org.uk The charity does amazing work and has completed over 46,000 missions and is on standby 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The Wales Air Ambulance offers advanced critical care and is often described as a ‘Flying ED’. The onboard consultants and critical care practitioners are highly skilled and carry some of the most pioneering medical equipment in the world. They can deliver blood transfusions, a d m i n i s t e r a n a e s t h e s i a and undertake e m e r g e n c y operations at the scene of the incident, before flying the patient directly to specialist care. We are proud to support them as our President’s charity and we look forward to receiving the Christmas card design from our primary schools.
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Keep pets stress-free during firework season
PETS CORNER
With almost half (5.4 million) of dogs in the UK scared of fireworks, according to the RSPCA, Bonfire Night on 5 November is not always a cause for celebration for pet owners. Firework season can be filled with anxiety as people struggle to keep their beloved pets feeling safe and secure. Pets can develop a negative association with loud noises at any time, so it’s essential to be aware of the signs of firework anxiety. If your pet is acting unusual, being disruptive, hiding, excessively licking their lips or pacing, this could signify they’re feeling stressed about Bonfire Night. To help anxious pet owners this firework season, experts at Tr u s t e d H o u s e s i t t e r s have teamed up with Veterinary Surgeon Dr Lily Richards to share the best advice they’ve learnt over the years. You can keep your furry friends feeling safe
and sound during firework season with these five top tips. Use spaghetti to desensitise your pets to firework sounds Dr Richards explains, “If your pet is anxious or noise-phobic and historically gets stressed at fireworks, consider starting desensitisation training as soon as possible. Desensitisation audio is available online for free. Initially, the sound is barely audible background noise, and gradually increases in volume to reduce your pet’s reaction to anxious stimuli over time”. Alternatively, look for items you have around the house to stimulate the sudden pop of fireworks. Snapping spaghetti is a good place to start if your pet is extremely anxious. You can then build up to louder noises, such as popping bubble wrap. Positive reinforcement is key here, so make sure you’re rewarding your pet with pats and treats after each loud noise. Soon, they’ll stop associating
sudden noises with fear (and probably start sniffing around you for treats instead!). 2. Consider swaddling If your dog is experiencing firework anxiety, swaddling can help. Dr Richards says, “Anti-anxiety wraps (Thunder shirts/ tightly fitting T-shirts) can be considered. They’re designed to touch pressure points and calm your pet in the same way as swaddling a baby. However, some pets may not tolerate this, so try it out ahead of bonfire night to see whether it’ll work for your pet.” You can buy purposemade swaddles online or in pet shops, but you can also make a DIY swaddle with a tea towel, scarf, or other fabric secured with an elastic band or hair tie. Make sure there’s not too much pressure, and you’re not tightly fastening anything close to your pet’s neck, as this could be dangerous. If you make a DIY swaddle, monitor your pet at all times to make sure they’re safe and comfortable. 3. Adjust your walk and meal times While routines are great for pets, consider altering your walk and meal times during firework season. Dr Richards suggests you “Walk dogs and feed them earlier in the evening, bringing them into the house before fireworks are expected to start. Keep cats inside and consider bringing outdoor hutched animals inside or covering the hutch with a thick blanket if this isn’t possible.” Amending your walk and meal times ensures your pet is home, fed, walked and settled before fireworks begin, and their
anxiety won’t negatively affect their appetite. If you have no choice but to be outdoors with your dog whilst there are fireworks, make sure they stay on a short lead and that their tag and microchip are up to date in case they panic and bolt. 4. Create a safe space Dr Richards explains, “Create a calm, quiet environment for your pet to relax in. Include toys, a comfy bed, and their favourite treat in their “safe space”. Consider closing the curtains to limit any flashes that may startle them and reduce stimulation. Familiar background noise such as the TV or radio can be useful in disguising the unfamiliar pops, bangs and whizzes that overstimulate and upset our pets.” Crate training can be useful for dogs – for many, the space becomes their own safe haven, especially if covered by a blanket to make it feel even more private. 5. Try natural remedies
“Natural remedies, such as Zylkene or Calmaid containing natural biological products like L-tryptophan (a precursor to the mood stabilising hormone serotonin) can be helpful if started a few days before the stressful event and continued until a few days after”, explains Dr Richards. These can be bought from online retailers such as Amazon, at Pets at Home, or local pet stores. Pheromones can also work wonders: “Calming Pheromone plug-ins such as Adaptil for dogs or Feliway for cats, which contain a synthetic copy of the natural appeasing pheromone created by a lactating mother to calm their young, can be comforting and reassuring during stressful times, such as Bonfire Night.” For more top tips for pet owners to help keep pets stress free this Bonfire Night, visit https:// www.trustedhousesitters. com/blog/owners/ top-tips-to-keep-yourpet-stress-free-duringfirework-season
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Apple Day serves up a feast of outdoor learning
Trust and Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority. During a day of exploring, tasting and creating at St Brides, pupils learned about the different varieties of fruit growing in the sheltered walled garden and took part in a range of activities, including apple tasting and juicing, mini-beast hunting and creating mini-beasts of their own out of clay. Director of the Pembrokeshire Coast Charitable Trust, Katie Macro, said: “Once
again, our Apple Day at St Brides proved an invaluable outdoor learning experience for all those involved. As well as introducing students to the wonders of an apple orchard in autumn, the event provided an excellent opportunity for them to appreciate Pembrokeshire’s rich heritage in food production. “While outdoor learning is perfect for expanding horizons and fostering creative minds, it also has the potential to sow the seeds of a
lifelong love for nature – where children discover the world while becoming stewards of it.” Commenting on the orchard visit as part of the wider Gwreiddiau/ Roots project, South Hook LNG’s PR Manager, Mariam Dalziel said: “It’s wonderful to see Roots in action, giving children a valuable and interactive learning experience in a very special setting.” Gwreiddiau/Roots is a partnership project that provides engaging outdoor learning ses-
sions and aims to foster a better understanding of local food production and provide help to develop outdoor spaces. To find out more about the Gwreiddiau/ Roots project or to discuss how the National Park Authority can help your school please contact Tom Bean via 07976 945245 or tomjb@pembrokeshirecoast.org.uk. To find out more about the Pembrokeshire Coast Charitable Trust visit www.pembrokeshirecoasttrust. wales.
EDUCATION
This year’s Apple Day saw pupils from five Pembrokeshire primary schools harvest the fruits of a project aimed at fostering a better understanding of food production and a deeper connection to our local food heritage. This particularly tasty day of outdoor learning was served up by the Gwreiddiau/ Roots project, which is funded by South Hook LNG and run in partnership by the Pembrokeshire Coast Charitable
Preseli MP launches schools Christmas Card Competition Preseli MP Stephen Crabb has launched a Pembrokeshire-themed Christmas Card Art Competition for primary school children in the Preseli Pembrokeshire constituency. The winning design will feature on the front of Mr Crabb’s printed Christmas cards which will be sent to a wide range of organisations and individuals in Pembrokeshire, as well as to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak MP, and other UK and Welsh Ministers. Select runner-up designs will also feature on the back of the card, with the
winning school receiving a £50 book token to support the school library. Stephen Crabb MP commented: “Following the success of last year’s Platinum Jubilee drawing competition, which saw more than 800 entries from schoolchildren across Pembrokeshire, I have decided to have another competition, this time on the theme of ‘A Pembrokeshire Christmas’. It is my hope that this competition will reflect the best of Preseli by showing the impressive creativity of our young people.” Children wishing to
take part should submit their designs by Friday 17th November, on flat A4 white paper and working with coloured pencil, felt tip pens or paint. Designs should be sent to Stephen Crabb’s constituency office at Ground Floor Office, 20 Upper Market St, Haverfordwest, SA61 1QA in time to be received by the deadline, including the name, school, age and class of the child. Entries submitted imply that there is agreement that the image can be used, and the child’s family has given permission.
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Dacia grew by 16.7% over the first nine months of 2023
MOTORS
Dacia Sandero sales totalled 199,516 vehicles, up 18,3% compared to the same period last year. Sandero maintains its position as the market leader for private vehicle sales in Europe since 2017*. With 154,460 units sold, Dacia Duster grew by 4.1% compared to the same period in 2022. It holds onto its place in the top-three European private SUV sales*. With 70,932 units sold in the first nine months of the year, Dacia Jogger recorded
an increase of 76.1%. It is leading C-segment retail sales (excluding SUV)*. With 44,262 vehicles sold, Spring is up 40.6% on the same period last year. It holds onto its place in the topthree European private electric vehicles sales*. PROGRESS IN ALL MAJOR EUROPEAN MARKETS In the European private vehicle market, Dacia grew 19.6% in a market that was up 16.9%. Dacia’s market
share for European private-vehicle sales reached 4.4%, +0.1 point compared to the same period (2022) despite an unfavourable channel-mix effect in the market. For its historical core customer base in retail sales, Dacia remains in the European top-three with a market share of 8.4%*. In France, Dacia’s largest market, the brand saw private and utility vehicle registrations reach 118,495 in the first nine months of 2023, an increase of 23.2% compared to 2022. With its private vehicle market share reaching 9.1%, up 0.5 points, Dacia held on to its 3rd place for private vehicle sales in France. In the retail sales market, Dacia is France’s leading brand. Sandero is the mostsold model to private individuals and the 3rd most-sold model across all channels. Spring
is the 2nd most-sold electric vehicle in terms of both private and allchannel sales. Duster is the most sold SUV sold to individuals. Jogger is number one in C-segment retail sales. In Italy, 66,160 private and utility vehicle units were sold in the first nine months of 2023, up 29.3%. The private vehicle market share increased by 0.3 points. In the consumer market, Dacia is still number one with a penetration of 9.3% and two models in the top 3: Sandero in second and Duster third. In Germany, volumes totalled 51,703 units in private and utility vehicles, up 25.2% compared to the same period 2022. The private vehicle market share increased by 0.2 points. Dacia ranks 4th for retail sales with three models in the top 15. Sandero is the 3rd bestselling vehicle to private customers and Duster
the 3rd best-selling SUV on the same channel. Spain also recorded an increase of 23% with 34,624 private and utility vehicles sold in the first nine months 2023. The market share increased by 0.2 points. In terms of sales to private customers, Dacia is ranked 4th. Sandero leads both retail and all-channel sales for the first nine months of the year. In Romania, the brand sold 36,069 private and utility vehicles, an increase of 29.2%. The private vehicle market share increased by 3.0 points compared to 2022. The retail market share reached 40.1%, up 4.6 points. Five Dacia models are in the top 5 of the private vehicle market. Four Dacia models are in the Top 5 of the retail sales market. Dacia is number one in retail sales. Each Dacia model is first in its respective segment.
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Ambulance services in worldwide crisis
HEALTH
THE COVID-19 pandemic may be over, but its scars remain for those on the frontline of the health sector – not least in the ambulance services. Research conducted separately in the UK and Australia shows things are getting worse across the globe. The researchers, Julian Hunt and John Gammon of the School of Health and Social Care, Swansea University, and Peter Holland, Professor in Human Resource Management and Employee Relations, Swinburne University of Technology, summarised their findings in an article on The Conversation. Ambulance staff in many other countries, including Germany, France, Poland, Spain, the USA, Japan, Israel and India, also face increased pressures. This is due to more people using ambulance services, more complex patient needs, insufficient staff and resources, and unmanageable workloads. All those factors have made it difficult for many
ambulance services to operate. The authors studied two services similar in size and structure: the Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust in the UK and Ambulance Victoria in Australia. They found that both services are close to a point where they may not be able to meet the needs of the people they serve. They also identified similar issues and problems in both locations, causing many employees to consider leaving the profession. The authors found that nearly 45% of ambulance staff in Wales and 29% in Victoria are considering quitting. In Victoria, 16% of ambulance services staff said they were looking to leave the profession within the next year, while 23% of participants in Wales said the same. UNMANAGEABLE WORKLOADS These highly skilled healthcare professionals are considering leaving their jobs for good. The main reason staff
in both services gave is unmanageable workloads, with many echoing the sentiments of one another. “The workload is huge and continues to grow. I regularly work 50 plus hours per week to keep on top of everything and still struggle.” (Wales) “We are consistently given demands that are impossible to achieve. We are worn out, and no one cares.” (Wales) “I’m falling out of love with a job that I have loved and excelled at for nearly a decade and a half. Managers are pushing [targets] and budgets and times, while on-road staff are exhausted.” (Victoria) “Morale is the lowest I have ever seen in the ambulance service.” (Wales) “Listening to the distressing phone calls I receive from road colleagues who are struggling … There is no respite of this pressure … I am hugely concerned for my frontline colleagues’ welfare.” (Wales) These comments feed into staff retention issues in both services as demands intensify.
However, there is a perceived lack of understanding and support from management and, more critically, a lack of resources. The real concern lies in how this will impact the quality of care provided to patients in both places. The authors’ findings are supported by other research, which indicates that ambulance services staff were the most likely to say their mental health had deteriorated following the COVID-19 pandemic and, by default, their ability to work effectively in the longer term. Research also shows that ambulance workers in Wales and Victoria, Australia, are highly engaged and passionate about their work. They identify strongly with the job that they do. But they are approaching a crisis point due to increasing workload, burnout and low morale. POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS The problems found in the authors’ studies can be solved by ambulance management on either
side of the globe. The most important thing is to provide more resources to support and retain this highly skilled workforce, which could help to reduce burnout and keep staff in this essential job. Ambulance services must prioritise improving staff well-being, and efforts should be inclusive, employee-led and proactive. Creating a stable and sustainable workforce could help respond to service and health needs changes. All levels of management should be given the appropriate training, too. Taking these approaches could ensure that the work of ambulance services staff and other healthcare professionals is properly valued. The authors conclude: “We hope that the findings from our studies will be used to create new ways to improve the workplace culture in Wales and Victoria. We also welcome other healthcare organisations using our findings to protect and support the well-being of their staff.”
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Supergran June and pet pooch Albert are care home megastars
A man who lost his sight and can no longer walk after a horse crashed into his car on a motorway has hailed his gran as a heroine for the joy she helps bring to others with her pet dog. June Tilston is a volunteer with Therapy Dogs Nationwide and takes her adorable pedigree pet schnauzer, Albert, into hospitals, hospices, care homes and community organisations lifting the spirits of ill and vulnerable people. June and Albert are megastars according to her grandson Ian Tilston who is being cared for at Pendine Park’s Penybryn care home in Wrexham, following his horrific lifechanging accident on the M56 in January 2022. Former warehouse operator, Ian, 35, was driving to work when he took the Junction 10 slip road off the motorway at Cheshire. Unbeknown to him two horses had escaped their field and were running loose on the busy road just as he negotiated the junction. June said: “Another car in front of him clipped one of the horses and it fell and landed on Ian’s car. The impact was devastating.” Ian’s life shattered in an instant as he was crushed inside the vehicle, sustaining massive injuries. He suffered two cardiac
arrests, major brain trauma and a punctured lung. He was taken to Salford Royal Hospital where he was in a coma and underwent several brain operations over a period of months. A team of highly skilled surgeons had to remove part of his skull and rebuild his face it was so severely damaged but they could not save his sight and the nerve trauma was so bad that he can no longer walk. He was transferred for treatment by leading neurologists at The Walton Centre, Liverpool, before eventually being moved closer to home as a resident at Pendine Park According to June, the whole family is heartbroken but Ian has shown huge resources of strength in his fight to recover. At first he could not talk but now he is regaining his ability to speak. June and Albert visit him every week and she said Albert always wants to sit next to Ian on the bed. She said: “Albert is so gentle with him and they are great pals.” Ian is proud that his gran achieved her longheld dream of becoming a therapy dog volunteer and he is full of praise for best friend Albert. He said: “They do great work together. I
know all the residents here appreciate their visits. Albert is a real character and a good communicator.” Staff at Bryn Bella have just raised £65 in funds through a charity raffle in aid of the therapy dogs organisation in appreciation of the good work they do and the amount has been matched by Pendine’s directors, making a total of £130. Pendine Park Enrichment and Activities Co-ordinator Nicky Clarke said: “We have made individual donations before but this time we wanted to do something a bit more organised so some of our staff donated prizes for a raffle and we sold tickets among ourselves.. “We hope to do some more fundraising in the future as this is such a worthy cause. Albert is a real favourite with our residents and always raises a smile wherever he goes and June is a real credit to the Therapy Dogs organisation.” June, a life long dog lover he had always wanted to be a Therapy Dogs volunteer but it wasn’t until she got Albert that she had a dog with the right temperament. She said: “How it works is that each of our dog owners has to have their pet assessed to make sure the animal has the right temperament
and good nature to do the job. I used to have a Westie who was far too lively. But as soon as I got Albert I knew he would be perfect.” Albert, aged seven, was eventually assessed and passed for duty by Therapy Dogs Nationwide. June said: “He passed with flying colours. He is so calm and never jumps up. People just love him and he behaves so well with anyone who is especially vulnerable. “As soon as we put his official yellow therapy dogs lead and scarf on him he seems to just know instinctively how to behave. “I already had Albert before Ian’s accident so they are old friends and they just love each other.” Ian, a keen football fan and Manchester United supporter, lived in Hawarden before his accident, where his parents still live in St David’s Park. They are keen for him to one day be able to come home so he can be cared for by his loved ones, but he requires 24 hour care and their house would require major adaptations. His brother, Adam Tilston, has set up an online appeal at https:// www.gofundme.com/f/ tw5h3c-ians-story to help raise the funds to convert their property. On the page Adam
explains: “We would like to raise as much money as possible to help bring Ian home and give him some quality of life.” Local organisations have also run fundraising events in aid of the cause, including a recent charity night at the Red Lion pub in Penyffordd, and a fundraising hike up Snowdon. In the meantime, Ian is having vital physiotherapy sessions and being cared for by the dedicated staff at Penybryn who June describes as amazing. She said: “They work
so hard to look after all the residents here. It is not just a job for them but a real vocation. “One of the reasons why I come here with Albert is to give something back as a thank you for all the work they do and to try to help raise the spirits of other residents who like Ian are going through the toughest of times. “For many of them their lives have changed beyond imagination. If Albert and I can help make their days a little brighter then it’s worth every minute of our time.”
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Stephen Crabb, MP for Preseli Pembrokeshire, a longstanding supporter of the local energy sector, led a 90-minute debate in Parliament on Wednesday 18th October on the role of Ports in delivering green energy. Mr Crabb used the opportunity to highlight the key role that The Port of Milford Haven, and the whole of the Milford Haven Waterway will play in the UK’s green energy shift with Floating Offshore Wind power and hydrogen set to take centre stage. The cross-party debate was well attended by MPs representing different coastal and port communities across the whole of The United Kingdom where different types of new renewable technology will be developed. Mr Crabb also emphasised the hard work that went into securing the Celtic
Freeport which will bring investment and job opportunities to Milford Haven. The Minister of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, The Rt Hon Graham Stuart MP, ended his final speech of the debate with a commitment to visit Pembrokeshire soon and engage with the range of energy companies situated along the Milford
Haven Waterway. Following the debate, MP Crabb commented: “It was brilliant to see so many crossparty colleagues from different stretches of the UK coastline contributing to the debate and recognising the importance of Ports in helping to deliver the net zero agenda.” “Ports are engines for local economic
renewal, and this cannot ring truer of the Port of Milford Haven where Port investment has boosted the local economy and created local job opportunities.” “I am pleased that the Minister has publicly committed to visiting Pembrokeshire. It is so important for the Minister to see first-hand the thriving energy sector that we have locally
along the Waterway and the key contribution it will make to decarbonisation. I will be following up with the Minister’s office to secure a date.” Tom Sawyer, CEO of The Port of Milford Haven added: “It was good to see so many MPs from different parties talking about the role of Ports in helping to meet UK Government net zero ambitions. We are pleased that there was such a strong focus on the Port of Milford Haven and the exciting plans that are being unlocked in the renewable energy sector. It’s very welcome that there is a clear understanding of the imperative to develop 24 gigawatts in the Celtic Sea if UK supply chain content is to be maximised.” “We are grateful to Stephen Crabb MP for securing this time in parliament to help showcase the ambitions of the Port at a ministerial level.”
Pembrokeshire’ young business entrepreneurs THE RECENTLY launched Youth Enterprise Fund offers a boost for new businesses being set up by people aged 21 and under. Pembrokeshire’s young entrepreneurs and their budding businesses are being offered a helping hand from a new council service, funded by the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund. Alex Evans is the new Economic Development Officer for Pembrokeshire County Council’s Youth Enterprise. Alex’s role is to promote the new funding and support people with their application and sourcing other business support. The aim of the Pembrokeshire Business Youth Enterprise Fund is to support applicants aged 16 to 21 to create new businesses in the county, resulting directly in the creation of jobs,
and therefore improving the local economy. Alex said: “The enterprise fund is a fantastic opportunity for young local people planning to launch their own business. We can also offer help and support to those taking the exciting, but sometimes daunting, step of starting up a new enterprise.” The Fund is a business grant scheme, which includes support towards capital expenditure projects and specialist revenue expenditure where new jobs are a created. Alex said: “The enterprise fund is a fantastic opportunity for young local people planning to launch their own business. We can also offer help and support to those taking the exciting, but sometimes daunting, step of starting up a new enterprise.”
The Fund is a business grant scheme, which includes support towards capital expenditure projects and specialist revenue expenditure where new jobs are a created. Grants of between £250 and £1,000 are available, and each award will be based on
50% of eligible costs. Grants are paid retrospectively, so applicants must have the means to purchase the item(s) in full up front, and then claim the grant value from Pembrokeshire County Council. The grant is only applicable for business that are prestart
businesses (not yet trading). More details regarding eligibility for a Youth Enterprise Grant can be found on the PCC website (opens in new window). You can also email Alex.Evans@ Pembrokeshire.gov.uk for further information.
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Pembrokeshire company Ascona Group shines again PEMBROKESHIREbased Ascona Group, one of the top ten independent forecourt operators in the UK and a noted name on The Sunday Times’ 100 fastest-growing businesses list, has proudly added two more accolades to its award shelf. For the second consecutive year, the flagship Green Garage service station received the title of Regional Forecourt Trader of the Year for the West Country and Wales, handling up to 4 million litres per annum (mlpa) at the Forecourt Trader Awards 2023. This prestigious award acknowledges Green Garage’s innovative approach to forecourt retailing, with a keen emphasis on adapting to the evolving needs of its local community and its clientele. Further north, the recently revamped
Machynlleth service station clinched the Forecourt Store of the Year award at the esteemed Nisa Exhibition. The recognition came on the back of a significant £3 million redevelopment p r o g r a m m e , underpinning Ascona’s vision for the future of roadside retail destinations. The Machynlleth redevelopment was no minor feat: it saw a considerable expansion of the existing Nisa Retail store, now boasting a sprawling 3,500 sq ft of retail space teeming with an array of products and grab-and-go food selections. The station also introduced a more spacious car park and rolled out brand-new car wash facilities. These awards not only celebrate the achievements of individual forecourts but are a testament to Ascona’s overarching
commitment to operational excellence and top-tier customer service. From its inception, Ascona Group has shown remarkable growth, now operating 61 forecourt locations across the UK. The
numbers are staggering, with Ascona serving an impressive 300,000 customers weekly and dealing in over 4.5 million litres of fuel – the equivalent of a convoy of 18 tankers daily. Darren Briggs, the
visionary CEO and Founder of Ascona Group, shared his enthusiasm: “The awards bestowed upon our Green Garage and Machynlleth stations truly reflect the dedication and
hard work of our teams. Recognising Ascona’s relentless pursuit of redefining roadside retail is a testament to our core values and vision. I am immensely proud of what we’ve built and where we’re headed.”
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‘We are delighted with the progress positively liberal of the Basic Income pilot scheme’ With ANDREW LYE
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In the week that saw the Tories lose 2 more by-elections by massive swings to the Labour Party, the penny seems to have finally dropped with their MP’s that they are deeply unpopular and that voters want change. The irony is that there is talk that they will announce tax cuts in the hope that it will make voters change their minds. To me, it is obvious. Voters want change. Not another 5 years of the Tories. How could they contemplate tax cuts at a time that public services are all demanding extra money. This last week, we have seen that the prison population is now at its highest number ever and the service is running out of prison places. As the Tories stare at the prospect of annihilation at the forthcoming General Election, the Welsh Liberal Democrats have launched their plan for the “Most Generous Childcare Offer in Britain.” Jane Dodds MS, Leader of the Welsh Liberal Democrats and Member of the Senedd for Mid and West Wales launched the party’s childcare and early years plan. In 2022-23, Wales saw the biggest increase in childcare costs, with parents/guardians spending up to 60% of their net income on childcare. The average cost of full time (50 hours) childcare for children 0-2 years old is £250.95 per week, per child. In 2021-22, 60% of childcare providers said they were turning families away because they didn’t have enough spaces. The party’s plans are designed to close the childcare gap and improve parental choice, ensuring that every family can access high-quality, affordable childcare, and to cut child poverty. The plans represent the most generous childcare offer in Britain, investing heavily in increasing the number of funded childcare hours, removing eligibility criteria, investing in the workforce and sector, and piloting direct cash payments to parents. The plans also compliment the Liberal Democrats’ policy on parental leave and parental pay.
The party plans to: - Introduce 30 hours of funded, part-time childcare for every child from 9 months to school age, and invest in greater affordable school holiday provision for all school aged children. - Invest in the type of provision available in local communities, to ensure no child goes without the highquality childcare they need. - A three year pilot of direct cash payments to parents through a Welsh Child Care Allowance for children from 9 months to school age to improve parental choice. - Invest in the childcare and early years workforce, to attract and nurture the best workforce possible. Commenting, Jane Dodds MS said: “The cost of living crisis is putting enormous pressure on families, and eyewatering childcare costs are putting too many children at a huge disadvantage.” “Our research found that families across the country face huge gaps in the provision in their area, can’t make typical childcare hours work for their families, and are frustrated by the lack of choice and freedom for parents. Our plan ensures that parents have a real choice over the care of their children, and can access the care their child needs.” “The Welsh Liberal Democrats plan to support children, families, and providers by investing in funded part-time childcare for all children from 9 months to school age, and piloting innovative ways of supporting parents will be a huge helping hand to parents, and a boost to our economy.” “The Welsh Liberal Democrats are fighting for a fair deal that gives everyone the opportunity to get on in life, wherever they start.”
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Minister for Social Justice and Chief Whip Jane Hutt has praised the progress and uptake of the Basic Income pilot scheme after meeting care leavers taking part in the innovative programme. The Basic Income for Care Leavers in Wales pilot provided care leavers turning 18 between 01 July 2022 and 30 June 2023 with the opportunity to receive £1,600 (before tax) per month for a period of two years During the 12-month enrolment period, which ended on 30 June this year, 635 young people leaving care in Wales joined the pilot. The provisional uptake rate of 97% represents a significantly high takeup of this groundbreaking scheme. This is a higher take-up rate than that of other opt-in basic income schemes worldwide, reflecting the generous and innovative offer to this group of young people. A multi-faceted evaluation of the pilot scheme is now underway, where it will consider how the pilot has been implemented, what the effects of it have been and what the costs of it have been.
Following careful analysis of these aspects, there are plans for a series of thematic reports to be published over the course of the four-year research programme. It is expected to be several years before the evaluation will be completed. This is due to the fact the research plan will track the impact of the pilot on their lives now, as well as the next few years as they continue into adulthood. Minister for Social Justice and Chief Whip Jane Hutt, who attended a basic income pilot scheme event at the Future Inn in Cardiff on Wednesday (October 25), along with the First Minister and Deputy Minister for Social Services, said the early feedback from speaking to those taking part in the pilot scheme was positive, but it would take years for the impact and outcomes on the cohort to be fully assessed. “We have heard fantastic feedback so far from those enrolled and are delighted with the record-breaking uptake, but we are still at the early stages of the pilot scheme and it will take years for the true impact on their
lives to be assessed,” she said. “It has been a pleasure to meet many people who have benefitted from the Basic Income for care leavers in Wales pilot scheme today and hear from them the differences the payments are making to their lives now and their future plans. “We are now focusing our efforts on supporting young people with their transition off the pilot and learning about the affect it has had on their lives.” Deputy Minister for Social Services Julie Morgan, speaking at the event taking place during Care Leavers Week, said: “The Welsh Government is committed to supporting care leavers as they make the difficult transition into adulthood. “We understand it will take time to see the impact the pilot scheme will have had on those on it, but we are optimistic we will see the positive differences it has made to their lives and the opportunities it has presented to them that they would otherwise not have been able to enjoy.”
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Leisure Centres and Libraries need ‘Immediate Support’
WITH local public services stretched and the demands on core statutory services, especially education and social care, absorbing ever greater resources, what future is there for local authority leisure and library services? That’s the question the Senedd’s Local Government and Housing Committee asked earlier this year. The Committee heard first-hand the significant impact on communities when leisure and library services are reduced or withdrawn entirely, which, according to one stakeholder, poses a “real threat to the health and well-being of our communities”. The Committee’s report called for “immediate support” to help leisure centres and libraries “navigate the current crisis” and a long-term strategy to ensure their future sustainability. However, with budgets likely to be stretched further over the coming years, the delivery of local authority leisure and library services will inevitably change. LIBRARIES “LIMPING ALONG” The current statutory framework provides limited protection for public libraries, placing duties on local authorities to provide a “comprehensive and efficient” library service. But those working in the sector told the Committee that provisions
in the Public Libraries and Museums Act 1964 have not “prevented the erosion of funding” or stopped libraries from closing. The Committee recognised that a library service today is “very different to what it was in 1964 when the Act was passed”. It emphasised the merits of exploring ways to strengthen legislation to “protect libraries from closure”. Responding to the Committee’s report, the Welsh Government didn’t commit to a full review of the provisions in the Act and how they apply to modern-day library services. Local government representatives reported a “lack of clear strategy” at the Welsh Government level. The Committee called for work on the new Standards to proceed as a “matter of urgency”. The Welsh Government says that work on the 7th Welsh Public Library Framework will begin soon. It will be implemented from April Fool’s Day 2025. LEISURE NEEDS A LIFELINE Unlike library provision, there is no statutory or policy framework for public leisure services in Wales. Their provision is, in the truest sense, ‘discretionary’. Some local authorities and other stakeholders hesitantly called for legislation to protect leisure services. Although, in
general, it was considered a “strong response” to meet the challenges in the sector, most stakeholders were clear that funding is the key factor. UNISON Cymru noted, “If councils had sufficient funding… we wouldn’t be necessarily looking to see whether we need to legislate to bring councils into order around this.” Most local authority representatives were unambiguous that funding and a long-term strategy to improve the leisure estate, rather than legislation, was key to its future sustainability. Among its recommendations, the Committee called on the Welsh Government to allocate £3.5 million in consequential funding due to a UK Government fund in England to support swimming pools. This sum, while small, would provide the leisure sector with a “lifeline”, said Swim Wales. The Welsh Government rejected this call from the Committee. It claimed Sport Wales would get £16m of capital funding for the next two years to upgrade sports facilities, including swimming pools, with energy-saving measures. Which is, of course, exactly the same thing(!) One of the issues that became apparent from stakeholder evidence is that local authorities place insufficient emphasis on social value when determining how best to deliver leisure and library
services. The Committee called for the Welsh Government to work with local government to “consider what social value outcomes they want to achieve” from these services. This would facilitate a better understanding of the social value return on local authority investment in those services and enable them to design and deliver services accordingly. For this to happen, upto-date and robust Walesspecific social value data are required. The Welsh Government accepted the premise of the Committee’s recommendation, noting that investing in research is a theme within the unpublished draft Culture Strategy. It also said that there’s an: “increased appetite from the Library Sector and other cultural sectors to collate evidence of social value and return on investment. For libraries, this will be explored with the development of the 7th framework.” INTO THE FUTURE Local authorities acknowledge that the “central role” of leisure and library services can, at times, be “poorly recognised” and “undervalued” by both councils and the Welsh Government. “Discretionary” services inevitably see the largest cuts in funding when budgets are tight. With councils facing further financial pressures soon, many people hope their local library and leisure centre will be protected for future generations. Within the funding available to them, most Councils including Pembrokeshire - will not have the money to do so. As long as councillors are penny-wise and pound-foolish, discretionary services will be cut, cut, and cut again to keep those who can afford to save those who can afford to pay Council Tax the equivalent of a bottle of supermarket wine a month.
blue view W e l s h Conservative Shadow Transport Minister Natasha Asghar MS discusses recent Welsh Government decisions about the default 20mph speed limit and public transport. “I” grilled the Deputy Minister this week on his party’s disastrous 20mph speed limit, which, contrary to his and his party’s delusions, is becoming more and more unpopular by the day, with a recent poll showing nearly 60% of people oppose the costly policy. “Labour has repeatedly claimed that introducing 20mph speed limits will add just 1 minute onto journey times. Yet, bus companies are cutting services down due to the impact of the ludicrous policy, with one major bus operator saying the scheme is adding an extra 12 minutes each way onto journeys between Caernarfon, Bangor and Llandudno. “I put it to the Deputy Minister, given this policy has been a complete mess from the very beginning, will he finally listen to the Welsh public and scrap this scheme before it does any more unnecessary damage? Unfortunately, he continues to think he knows better than the people of Wales. In the Senedd chamber this week, the Deputy Minister for Transport, Lee Waters, said: “We do think there are examples where, with the benefit of hindsight and experience, the wrong decisions have been made, and I’ve encouraged local authorities to think about how they can use their powers of discretion to make exceptions. They will be exceptions, not the rule. However, in a statement released shortly after the spokesperson’s questions, he claimed
there would be no alteration to the exemptions for councils to change 20mph zones back to 30mph. Lee Waters said: “We want to allow time for the new speeds to settle before making changes to the exceptions guidance.” Natasha Asghar said: “The statement from the Deputy Minister is typical of him and his Labour Government. “In one instance, he discusses working with the local authorities on exemptions. Next, he refuses to alter the exemptions, making it difficult for councils to ‘tidy up’ the areas causing the most harm. “Quite frankly, he doesn’t know what he’s doing. Lee Waters says one thing in a statement which completely contradicts what he has said in the chamber only an hour prior. Finally, the claim that £125 million was spent on Transport for Wales instead of more urgent services because of falling passenger numbers just doesn’t add up. How does Labour expect passenger numbers to increase if they actively aim for 30% of all workers in Wales to do so from home? We need proactive, innovative solutions to get people back onto public transport, not more of the same.” “Labour continues to cut bus services up and down Wales, leaving many people stranded and abandoned in their communities. It makes no sense for the Labour Government to introduce antimotorist policies like banning road building and imposing a blanket 20mph speed limit whilst cutting essential services and not introducing viable alternatives. “That is all whilst bus fares in Wales have increased by 6.3%, but outside of London in England, they’ve gone down by 7.4%.”
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New housing standards, same old problem
Labour has pledged a bright future for UK steel, planning to make the UK a world leader in clean, green steel with a longterm investment programme in clean steel technologies delivered by its National Wealth Fund. Steel is totemic to Wales and is a key pillar of the UK’s collective economic security. The UK and its steel communities can be a world leader in clean steel. For 13 years, the Conservatives have failed to back Britain’s steel industry. The Government has let the industry decline, offshored jobs, and damaged communities. Their failure has undermined our economic security and resilience. Labour’s plan for green steel will cover the whole industry. It will be open to all available clean steel technologies, working in partnership with the workforce as our greatest asset in delivering a world-leading sector. Labour has outlined a decade-long program of investment in all available clean steel technologies, which will invest alongside the industry in innovations to make the UK a world leader in clean steel. Labour will put the workforce at the heart of our offer and will work in partnership with workers to deliver a proper strategy for steel alongside our plans for a new deal for working people. As the industry has highlighted, almost every aspect of the UK’s decarbonisation plan is steel intensive, with 10 million tonnes of steel needed over the coming years for offshore wind, solar, nuclear, hydrogen and more. Labour’s plan to do, make and sell
more in Britain is a commitment to use strategic procurement for industrial strategy. Labour has set out plans to help British businesses win more government contracts, using stretching social, environmental and labour clauses in contract design to ensure British businesses and industries like steel are recognised for the high standards they meet. Our steel sector, shipyards, aerospace and materials industries are national assets vital for sectors like defence, and we will ensure as much of our equipment as possible is designed and built here in the UK. Those steps will be combined with our energy security plan to lower energy costs and drive long-term competitiveness. Our steel industry has been held back by higher energy costs than European competitors for too long. Speaking at a steelworks in Port Talbot, Keir Starmer, Leader of the Labour Party, said: “A bastion of UK industry, British steel is integral to our growth and prosperity as a nation. “But for far too long, our steel industry has been left behind while our European allies forge ahead. We must turn this around. We must make Britain a world leader again. That means reform, investment, a proper industrial strategy, and decarbonisation. “Our Green Prosperity Plan will provide a decade-long investment programme in clean steel. We won’t stand back while these opportunities pass by. A Labour government I lead will roll up its sleeves and grab them with both hands. “We will put party politics aside, partner with devolved regions, industry and trade unions alike to give UK steel its future back.”
THE WELSH G O V E R N M E N T unveiled its new standards requirement for housing in Wales this week. On Tuesday (October 24), Wales’s Climate Change Minister, Julie James MS, announced the new standards, claiming they represent “the biggest changes to social housing standards in more than 20 years. The Minister said the Welsh Housing Quality Standard will replace existing measures to “better reflect changes in the way people live, work and feel about their homes”. The original Standard was introduced in 2002. Since then, the Welsh Government and social housing providers have invested billions in an attempt to improve and maintain the quality of social housing across Wales. Julie James said: “This is a bold and progressive Standard that sets ambitious targets to make a difference to the overall quality of people’s lives, raises the bar for social housing and reflects the voice of tenants in Wales. “The Standard will address decarbonisation in the social housing stock, ensure that homes are of higher quality, affordable to heat and fit for the 21st century and beyond. “It is vital that we continue to lead the way in decarbonisation of housing and learn how to upgrade social housing effectively and efficiently, in ways which reduce carbon emissions and energy bills for tenants. “What we learn from upgrading the 230,000 social homes in Wales will drive how we as a nation tackle decarbonising the 1.2 million privately owned homes in Wales. “The challenge of retrofitting the existing housing stock is vast. Every single house has a different history and therefore, our mission is to reduce carbon emissions home by home, and street by street.” As ever with the
Julie James: Minister welcomes new standards
Welsh Government’s grand announcements, the devil is in the details, and deliverability is a question of money and Labour’s priorities. According to the Future Generations Commissioner’s “Homes Fit for the Future: The Retrofit Challenge” (carried out by New Economics Foundation), there’s a £2.7 billion funding gap in the amount needed to retrofit social housing and a £3.9 billion gap to retrofit homes in fuel poverty in Wales. The total investment needed over the next decade to retrofit social housing stock in Wales is £5.52 billion (£4.82 billion to retrofit homes in fuel poverty), with around £1.7 billion of that to come from Welsh Government and £3.6 billion from Westminster. During the current Senedd term, only £270 million is allocated to retrofitting social housing. The Minister announced two blocks of £70 million in each of the next two years. As Westminster and Wales desperately try to slash spending to reflect economic reality, the chances of anything like the amount of money needed being available is virtually nil. Moreover, the Welsh Government is not bound to spend
any funding received from Westminster on the priorities Westminster identifies. Money nominally for housing could end up planting trees in the Cambrian Mountains, be spent destroying rural communities, bailing out Transport for Wales, building the never-ending Heads of the Valleys road, or subsidising other Labour pet projects. The Standards aim to improve houses’ heat efficiency and “decarbonise” existing and future housing stock. They also aim to improve social housing tenants’ lot by placing a duty on providers to provide suitable floor coverings at the change of tenancy and improve resistance to damp and mould, broadband access and building safety. The Minister continued: “I am confident that this is the right Standard at the right time, but implementation will not be without its challenges.” THE SIZE OF THE CHALLENGE As understatements go, that’s a whopper. There are 230,000 properties designated as social housing in Wales. There is no chance of
the Welsh Government getting anywhere near approaching the scale of the challenges in Wales’s public and private sector housing. House building is slowing, developers are banking land waiting for an upturn in the economy and a fall in construction costs, s106 agreements to ensure affordable housing provision are a running joke, and councils are too cash-strapped to continue bailing the Welsh Government out of its over-optimistic and under-funded schemes. Although they are committed to decarbonising their stock and moving to the Welsh Government’s net-zero goal, far more funding will be needed to support social housing providers to meet the new WHQS standards. The Charted Institute of Housing Cymru’s National Director, Matt Dicks, said: “Whilst the sector is committed to working in partnership with Welsh Government, lenders, and other stakeholders to find innovative ways to draw in the investment required to make this shared ambition a reality, meeting the WHQS 2023 standards will be challenging for the housing sector in Wales. “Ensuring the provision of good quality homes cannot be done without sufficient funding. “There must be longterm certainty from the Welsh Government linked to financing activity to decarbonise existing homes at pace. “The level of funding outlined is not likely to be able to meet this aim due to ongoing inflationary pressures of housing organisations’ wider operating environment. “If we are to ensure that social housing in Wales can meet the high standards outlined, we mut ensure that social housing providers are provided with the adequate level of certainty around the financial support needed to meet our shared ambition.”
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Free public transport for under 25s call PUBLIC transport should be free for under 25-year-olds in Wales, according to a Welsh Youth Parliament (WYP) report. The call follows months of work by the Climate and Environment Committee, including surveying 1,300 young people about their transport choices. It found that young people wanted to use more sustainable transport options - but its cost was the main reason they didn’t. Committee member Elena Ruddy WYPM said: “It makes sense that transport should be free - it almost pays for itself when more young people use the service to get around to work, to shop or to go out. It’s a no brainer really. And if we set up these good habits in young people, they’re more likely to carry on using public transport when they’re older too.”
The Sustainable Ways report, published today, says seven out of 10 survey respondents considered the environmental impact when deciding how to get somewhere. The survey found young people generally supported the Welsh Government’s target that 45% of journeys should be made by public transport, walking and cycling by 2040. However, the Committee was frustrated to see practical barriers stopping respondents from using public transport, especially the cost. Only 22% of young people said their experience of bus fares was good or very good, and just 21% said train fares were good or very good. Almost half of the respondents said they would use public transport a lot more if public transporwereas free for people under
25 - with a further 27% saying they would use it a little more. The Future G e n e r a t i o n s Commissioner for Wales has already suggested the policy in the Cost of Living: Now and in the Future report published in November 2022. The Commissioner’s report said: “Local Authorities in Wales are already trialling the idea of free or heavily reduced fared transport with success.” Many respondents also highlighted the availability of public transport as a serious obstacle - with young people from rural areas especially concerned about the issue. The report highlights these comments from focus group participants: •
“Bus and train timetables rarely link up, neither is reliable enough to try and move between the two, different tickets
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are required for each” (22-year-old, Caerphilly) “There is no central public transport point which connects to active travel bike routes do not connect to transport interchanges” (16-year-old, Pembrokeshire) “A car is the most reliable, the easiest and the cheapest. There are no public transport options at the times/locations needed’” (Parent/ carer/guardian)
The WYP report makes thirteen recommendations, including greater investment in public transport generally and more safe active travel routes. It will be presented to the Welsh Government, and ministers will be given a chance to respond at a meeting next month.
Some say Wales can’t afford independence, that the Welsh Government can’t handle it. Some call for the Senedd’s abolition. They’re all wrong. I’ve noted many romantic assertions in response to the resurgence of YesCymru. These run along the lines that the Welsh Government (WG) is incompetent, and Wales can’t afford independence. One disgraced Welsh MP has even called for the Senedd’s abolition. There are many classical points available to counter such narratives. As a student in 1980s Manchester, I read Robert Pirsig’s Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance. He manifested two world views in his characters: the Romantic and the Classical. The latter seeks to understand and engage with the components, processes, and workings of the world. The former is more concerned with lived experience than rational knowledge. Pirsig came to embrace a middle ground: the need to dialectically transcend and embrace both views. The Welsh independence narrative needs to achieve a similar balance. All governments are fallible and get things wrong, the WG and the Senedd too. But also, and even more so, Whitehall and Westminster. These examples are for those who would compare a ‘failing’ Wales to a utopian, perfectly efficient, government bureaucracy. 2013: the Public Accounts Committee concluded that NHS England wasted over £6bn on a failed IT system, describing it as one of “the worst and most expensive contracting fiascos” in public sector history. 2020: the UK Public Accounts Committee (PAC) said the Ministry of Defence left the taxpayer to shoulder huge cost increases due to its poor contract design and management. 2020: the UK Government’s Covid procurement (PPE, equipment, testing) was tainted by cronyism, ineffectiveness, and waste. 2022: the PAC found that the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) purchased over £12bn of PPE in 2020–21 at in-
flated prices. Financial loss of £9bn included £4bn of unusable PPE. 2023: £96bn for the Integrated Rail Plan, with a now-cut back HS2, overwhelmingly benefits England but is deemed by the UK government to be an England and Wales project. The Wales rail network has suffered, and continues to suffer, depreciation by Westminster. 2023: Brexit has a hugely negative impact on the UK economy. We’ve irreparably dislocated sensitive ‘just in time’ supply chains and prevented EU workers from performing vital functions supporting them. Additional costs of EU sales bureaucracy resulted in many SMEs no longer selling to Europe, or closing down. 2023: Westminster is awash with Conservative party donor scandals, cronyism, and conflicts of interest, with seemingly no end or consequences. 2023: fraud in government expenditure rose from £5.5bn in 2018–20 to £21bn in the following two years. £7.3bn relates to temporary Covid-19 schemes. This is an understatement because figures exclude small amounts, and no estimate was made of fraud in the DHSC Covid spend. This is in addition to an estimated £10bn of tax revenue lost to evasion and crime every year. 2023: Only 2% of a £22bn programme funding businesses during the pandemic, has been returned to the Treasury in the last three years. This is the tip of the iceberg in terms of financial loss caused by UK Government incompetence and corruption, in recent years. I could equally have referenced a number of WG mistakes and failings, but that’s not the point. If your argument against more powers for Wales is because of failings and/or inefficiencies, look at Westminster and Whitehall first. There’s no utopian government anywhere.
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Carole Ann Pennanin PENNANIN Carole Ann Peacefully in Kerimaki Finland. Carole (Young) age 78. Late of Mullock Farm Dale. Much loved wife of Erikki and mother of Anna, Tiina, Jussi, Timo and families. Carole will be greatly missed by all her family and friends in Finland and Pembrokeshire.
Janet Rosemary Wilson WILSON Janet Rosemary Mrs Janet Wilson passed away on Friday 6th October 2023 at Withybush Hospital, Haverfordwest aged 90 years. Janet was the devoted wife of the late Vaughan Wilson, who died in 2002, aged 74. Janet was born in Wiltshire and met Vaughan whilst working in Pembrokeshire. They married in 1960. They then farmed in Red Roses for more than 40 years potatoes, a herd of milking cows and many years of sheep and cattle. Janet leaves to mourn her son David, daughters Julie and Susan, her granddaughter Isabella and Ray, her sisterin-law. Janet will be greatly
missed by us all. Funeral arrangements were carried out by E.C. Thomas & Son, with the service at Zoar Chapel, Llanteg on 19th October, followed by interment at Crunwere Church. Reverend Martine Johnson conducted the service. Organist was Stewart Treharne. Bearers were Simon and Tomos Walters, David Shanklin, Dewi Evans, Robert Davies and Justin Rees (all family friends). Refreshments were held at Tavernspite Garden Centre. There were family flowers only, with donations in lieu, if so desired, for ‘Arthritis Action’ c/o E.C. Thomas & Son, Zoar Chapel Funeral Home, Llanteg, Narberth SA71 4JS (01834 831876) or via w w w. e c t h o m a s a n d s o n . co.uk. The family would like to thank everybody for attending and their support. In particular, they thank E. C. Thomas & Son, Reverend Johnson and the bearers for carrying out their roles in such a kind and dignified manner. Mary Morgan Mary Morgan of Prendergast
Mary passed away peacefully at Highgrove Nursing Home on the 16th October, 2023 aged 92 years. Dearly loved wife to the late Howard and mother to Gerald, she will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Funeral service, Friday 3rd November at 2.00pm at St. David’s Church, Prendergast followed by interment in Prendergast Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in memory of Mary for the British Heart Foundation can be sent to Greater London House, 180 Hampstead Road, London, NW1 7AW or online at www. bhf.org.uk. All enquiries to Roy Folland & Son Funeral Directors (01437) 763821. Bryan David Parsell Morgan Mr. Bryan David Parsell Morgan of Johnston The death occurred peacefully at Withybush Hospital, Haverfordwest on Friday 13th October of Mr. Bryan David Parsell Morgan, aged 98 years of Bulford Road, Johnston. Dearly loved husband of Nancy, devoted father and father-in-law of Christine & David, adored
grandfather to Owen, Daniel, Thomas, Rhys & Lloyd and cherished great grandfather of Florence, Flynn, Brianna and the late Daisy. Bryan will be fondly remembered by all who knew him. The funeral will take place on Friday 3rd November at 10.30am at Thornton Baptist Church, Thornton, Milford Haven followed by cremation at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth at 12.15pm. Family flowers only, donations if desired for the British Heart Foundation, may be sent to Tom & Kay Warrell, The Old Chapel, The Cross, St. Ishmaels, Haverfordwest, SA62 3ST. All enquiries to Tom Newing & Sons Ltd., Funeral Directors, Milford Haven. Tel 01646 693180. Wilma Tweed MRS WILMA TWEED of The Grove Redberth Passed away peacefully on Sunday October 15th at Blaenmarlais Care Home in Narberth aged 90 years. Wilma will be sorely missed by her close family and friends. The funeral will take place at Parc Gwyn Crematorium Narberth
at 10.45 on Thursday November 2nd. Immediate family flowers only donations in lieu of flowers if so desired are for the RNLI C/o EC Thomas and Son, Zoar Chapel Funeral Home Llanteg Narberth. SA678QH Mavis Lockwood MRS. MAVIS LOCKWOOD TENBY The death occurred on Saturday 14th October 2023 at Park House Court Nursing Home, Tenby of Mrs. Mavis Lockwood affectionately known as ‘May’ aged 84 years of Augustus Place, Tenby. Dearly loved Mum of Alan, Peter, Chris and Steve also Mother-in-law to Lisa and Nikki. A cherished Granny May to Gracie, Joe and Rosie. The funeral service will take place on Tuesday 31st October 2023 at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth at 1.45pm. Bright colours may be worn. There will be family flowers only with donations in lieu if desired for Water Aid and Ward 10, Withybush Hospital c/o E.C. Thomas & Son Funeral Directors, Zoar Chapel Funeral
Home, Llanteg, Narberth SA67 8QH (01834) 831876 and 21, Main Street, Pembroke SA71 4JS (01646) 682680 or via www. ecthomasandson.co.uk Keith Thomas Mr Keith Thomas St Florence The death occurred at Withybush Hospital on Tuesday 3rd October of Mr Keith Thomas, he was aged 83. Keith is survived by Son and daughter-inlaw Simon and Dawn, Daughter and son-in-law Anne and Trevor, Partner Dixie, Grand Daughter and Great Grand Daughter. The funeral service takes place on Tuesday 24th October at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth at 11.30am There will be family flowers only, donations if desired, can be made payable to “Hywel Dda Health Charities” (Ward 8 Coronary Care, Withybush Hospital) c/o Funeral Directors W & M J Rossiter & Sons Ltd, The Old Rectory, The Norton, Tenby, SA70 8AB or Landsker House, 21 Station Road, Narberth, SA67 7DR or via www. rossitersfunerals.co.uk
Pause for thought... I would hazard a guess that few if any of you will have heard of Father Bruno Hassar, but I would suggest that his name deserves to be displayed in any Christian Hall of Fame. Let me explain. Bruno was born in Egypt to a Jewish family, who later converted to Christianity. In 1972, he approached a monastery near the depopulated Palestinian village of Emmaus and presented them with an idea he’d been pondering for some time: to build a place where Christians, Jews and Muslims could learn to live together peacefully. The monks leased him some land and he converted a bus into his new home, and that’s how the village now known by its HebrewArabic bilingual name ‘Neve Shalom/Wahat al-Salam’ came into existence. (In English it translates as ‘The Oasis of Peace’). The news emerging from Israel and the Gaza strip is pretty distressing and only seems to confirm the wisdom of the observation I heard the other day that
‘it is never enough to fight the mosquitoes; you have to drain the swamp that feeds them too’. That’s the problem with the current conflict; both Jews and Palestinians can look back to the ways in which they have suffered in the past and far from draining the swamp of history it is running the danger of breeding many, many more mosquitoes. I am so impressed by those who live in The Oasis of Peace. The Jewish and Palestinian citizens of Israel who live there are dedicated to building justice, peace and equality and in so doing act as a model of mutual respect and partnership. I learned of the Oasis of Peace when my daughter in law introduced me to a friend of hers who lives there. Rayek Rizek and his wife Dyana joined the Oasis of Peace as the sixth couple 40 years ago. Both are Arab Palestinian Greek Orthodox Christians and were born and grew up in Nazareth to families who have lived there for some three hundred years.
You can read Rayek’s compelling account in his powerful book ‘The Anteater and the Jaguar’. It’s an incredibly helpful read, so much so that one reviewer has described it a beacon of hope beyond war’. Rayek puts it this way ‘our shared destiny will evolve in one of two ways: either we will remain together in this darkness of pain, or we will choose to reconcile and build a new shared reality that might help awaken all the people on this planet to our common humanity’. I am longing for the day when Jesus will return to this sad, divided world and the Old Testament prophet’s prediction will come true: ‘They will neither harm nor destroy on all my holy mountain for the earth will be full of the glory of the Lord as the waters cover the sea’ (Isaiah 11). But until then, as we wait - and pray - for that wonderful day to arrive let’s give thanks for all those who are seeking to be peacemakers however difficult that provers to be. Rob James
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PEMBROKE FAIR
DEAR SIR, I write in response to Councillor Grimes’ letter re Pembroke Fair. First and foremost has he considered for one moment that this fair is for kids? Excited kids. Pembroke does not have much by way of entertainment to offer children and the vast majority of them look forward all year to this extravaganza. When I taught in one of our local schools, it was almost pointless to try to do any work with the children in the days leading up to the fair. They watched the fair going up with growing excitement and watched it being dismantled with a sense of loss. Councillor Grimes complains that
shopkeepers lose business and trade. Well, open the shops up for the fair then!! Years ago people of a certain age like me remember when the fair was in town for ten days and stretched the entire length of the Main Street. In those days we had six butchers’ shops, three shoe shops and we even had two saddlers amongst others. They all opened for the fair. Browns’ chip shop still does and enjoys a roaring trade. Locals like me are very proud of our street fair and only a few in Britain remain. I conclude by saying this, ‘leave our street fair alone Cllr Grimes. Stop being such a Grinch and always remember that Pembroke fair is primarily for the young and not moaning complaining adults!!” Melanie Phillips Local of Pembroke
The future of the NHS DEAR SIR, I recall the passion with which a section of Lab/Lib voters in 1948 championed the principle – accessible to the introspective mind – that “all shall care for each, and each shall care for all”. This was the foundation upon which they built the NHS. Many others supported the establishment of the NHS, not merely due to its alignment with ethical principles, but also because of the practical benefits it promised in transforming the nation’s health. It’s worth noting that not every Conservative voter was against the NHS. However, there
was strong opposition within the Conservative party, with claims that the NHS would be a financial drain. This mirrors a specific vision held by some, akin to Mr. Sunak’s view on government pragmatism: that funds should primarily benefit the shareholders of privatised entities. It concerns me when some individuals prioritize short-term gains over long-term welfare, seemingly willing to compromise on air quality and road safety. The consequences extend beyond immediate costs; the loss of lives and long-term health implications are profound. It’s striking that certain media outlets, with ties to conservative viewpoints, sometimes sideline rational, evidence-based arguments in favor of narratives that
emphasize fiscal conservatism. I would urge those sceptical of the NHS to consider the larger picture: delaying medical attention can lead to more severe health complications, thereby posing a greater financial burden in the long run. It’s a medical fact that neglecting a patient can have ripple effects on the larger community. After seven decades of the NHS’s proven efficiency, I remain hopeful that more individuals, regardless of political affiliation, will recognize its value and the underlying principles of honesty and ethics it represents. It is disheartening to see the increasing waiting lists, which many fear may be a tactic to undermine and eventually privatise the NHS. C. N. Westerman
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PEMBROKESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
RHYBUDD ETHOLIAD O UN CYNGHORWR TREF
NOTICE OF ELECTION FOR A TOWN COUNCILLOR
AR GYFER
WARD CANOL CYNGOR TREF ABERDAUGLEDDAU
FOR THE
CENTRAL WARD OF MILFORD HAvEN TOWN COUNCIL QUALIFICATIONS FOR CANDIDATURE To be able to stand at a community/town council election in Wales you must be 18 years of age or over at the date of nomination, be a British citizen, an eligible Commonwealth citizen, a citizen of any member state of the European Union or a qualifying foreign citizen and meet at least one of the four qualifications below: (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
be a local government elector of the community/town; or have during the whole of the twelve months preceding the day on which you are nominated as a candidate occupied as owner or tenant any land or other premises in the community/town; or your principle or only place of work in the twelve months preceding the day on which you are nominated as a candidate has been in the area of the community/town; or have resided either in the community/town or within 4.8 kilometres thereof during the whole of the twelve months preceding the day on which you are nominated as a candidate.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIvEN THAT 1.
An Election is to be held for ONE Town Councillor for the CENTRAL WARD OF MILFORD HAvEN TOWN COUNCIL.
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Forms of nomination paper may be obtained from the ELECTORAL SERvICES OFFICE, UNIT 23, THORNTON INDUSTRIAL TRADING ESTATE, MILFORD HAvEN, SA73 2RR.
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Nomination papers should either be delivered by hand to the RETURNING OFFICER, ELECTORAL SERvICES OFFICE, UNIT 23, THORNTON INDUSTRIAL TRADING ESTATE, MILFORD HAvEN, SA73 2RR between the hours of 10.00am and 4.00pm on any working day after the date of this Notice, but no later than 4.00pm on FRIDAY 27th OCTOBER 2023 (appointments must be made to deliver nomination papers in person. Appointments can be made by email to electoralservices@pembrokeshire.gov.uk) or nomination papers may be submitted electronically by scanning the nomination papers and emailing to Returningofficer@pembrokeshire.gov.uk
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If the Election is contested, the poll will take place on the 23rd day of NOvEMBER 2023.
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Applications to register to vote must reach the Electoral Registration Officer by 12 midnight on TUESDAY 7th NOvEMBER 2023. Applications can be made online: https://www.gov.uk/register-to-vote
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Alterations to existing arrangements for postal voting by electors or their proxies who already have an indefinite or fixed period postal vote, or new postal vote applications, must reach the ELECTORAL REGISTRATION OFFICER, UNIT 23, THORNTON INDUSTRIAL TRADING ESTATE, MILFORD HAvEN, SA73 2RR, by no later than 5.00pm on WEDNESDAY 8th NOvEMBER 2023.
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Applications to vote by proxy must reach the ELECTORAL REGISTRATION OFFICER by no later than 5.00pm on WEDNESDAY 15th NOvEMBER 2023. WILLIAM BRAMBLE Returning Officer, County Hall, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, SA61 1TP (Tel No: 01437 775714/5) Dated this 19th day of October 2023
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yn etholwr llywodraeth leol yn y cymuned/tref, neu wedi dai fel perchennog neu denant unrhyw dir neu aneddle arall yn y cymuned/dref yn ystod y cyfan o’r deuddeng mis cyn y dyddiad yr ydych yn gael eich enwebu’n ymgeisydd, neu a’i brif neu unig weithle yn ystod y deuddeng mis cyn y dyddiad yr ydych yn gael eich enwebu’n ymgeisydd wedi bod o fewn ardal y cymuned/tref, neu wedi byw yn y tref neu o fewn 4.8 cilomedrau iddi yn ystod y cyfan o’r deuddeng mis cyn y dyddiad yr ydych yn gael eich enwebu’n ymgeisydd.
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Mae Etholiad i’w gynnal ar gyfer UN Cynghorwr Tref ar gyfer WARD CANOL CYNGOR TREF ABERDAUGLEDDAU.
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Mae ffurflenni papurau enwebu ar gael o’r GWASANAETHAU ETHOLIADOL, UNED 23, YSTAD DDIWYDIANNOL THORNTON, ABERDAUGLEDDAU, SA73 2RR.
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Dylech rhoi ffurflenni enwebu papur drwy law i’r SWYDDOG CANLYNIADAU YN GWASANAETHAU ETHOLIADOL, UNED 23, YSTAD DDIWYDIANNOL THORNTON, ABERDAUGLEDDAU, SA73 2RR rhwng a 10.00yb a 4.00yp ar unrhyw ddiwrnod gwaith ar ôl dyddiad yr hysbysiad hwn, ond fan bellaf erbyn 4.00yp ar DYDD GWENER 27ain HYDREF 2023. (dylid gwneud apwyntiad i ddod âr papurau enwebu i’r swyddfa yn bersonol. Gellir trefnu apwyntiad drwy ebostio gwasanaethauetholiadol@pembrokeshire.gov.uk), neu gellir cyflwyno enwebiadau yn electronaidd trwy sganio’r ffurflenni enwebu a’u hanfon dros ebost at returningofficer@pembrokeshire.gov.uk
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Os bydd pleidleisio, cynhelir yr etholiad ar y 23ain dydd o TACHWEDD 2023.
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Argraffwyd a Chyhoeddwyd gan y Swyddog Canlyniadau, Neuadd y Sir, Hwlffordd, Sir Benfro
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Rugby World Cup heroes Duane Vermeulen and Pablo Matera are set to join forces with Australian stalwart Michael Hooper in the Barbarians squad, squaring off against Wales at the iconic Principality Stadium on Saturday, November 4. This clash is more than just a game; it’s a special sendoff for Welsh rugby icon Alun Wyn Jones, who bids adieu to his illustrious 158cap career, sprinkled with four British & Irish Lions tours and three Grand Slam victories. In a seamless transition from the pinnacle of the Rugby World Cup in France, South African maestro Duane Vermeulen and Argentine powerhouse Pablo Matera, along with the unfortunate World Cup absentee due to injury, Michael Hooper, will grace the Principality Stadium in the legendary black and white of the Barbarians. The match promises a fusion of talent, experience, and sheer rugby brilliance. Welsh fans can expect an emotional farewell to their hero, Alun Wyn Jones, who has already been confirmed as a star attraction in the BaaBaas side. Jones, with his unparalleled 158 Welsh caps, is set to weave his final magic on the hallowed grounds, supported by the passionate crowd that has
cheered him through his exceptional career. Barbarians cocoach, Scott Robertson, expressed his honour at leading this formidable squad. “It’s an honour to wear the famous Black & White jersey of the BaaBaas, which has created some of the best rugby moments in our game,” he said, visibly excited about the prospect. “Having Alun Wyn Jones, Michael Hooper, Duane Vermeulen, and Pablo Matera in the side will create the base of an experienced Barbarians team. It’s a great opportunity to send off some of the greats of the game in front of passionate fans.” Indeed, the Barbarians team is nothing short of a rugby dream team. With Alun Wyn Jones, the linchpin of Welsh rugby, Michael Hooper, the mighty Australian who missed out on the World Cup due to injury, and the global stars Duane Vermeulen and Pablo Matera, the squad promises a thrilling spectacle. These players, each a legend in their own right, will create a spectacle that promises to etch itself into the annals of rugby history. Adding to the allure of the match is the presence of renowned Australian World Cup coach, Eddie Jones, who will be part of the
Barbarians coaching team. Jones, with his wealth of experience, believes that the combination of the iconic Principality Stadium, the fervour of Welsh supporters, and the Barbarians’ exciting brand of rugby will make this match a global envy. “Principality Stadium is one of the best places in the world to play rugby, and when you add the passion and fervour of a Welsh crowd and the unique and exciting brand of rugby the Barbarians are famous for, we have a match in prospect that will be the envy of fans around the globe,” stated Jones, emphasising the electric atmosphere expected in Cardiff. The clash on November 4 is not merely a game; it’s a celebration of rugby, a tribute to departing legends, and a testament to the sport’s ability to unite fans worldwide. As these titans of rugby step onto the field for one last time, the Principality Stadium will undoubtedly witness a historic moment, etching the names of Alun Wyn Jones, Michael Hooper, Duane Vermeulen, and Pablo Matera in rugby folklore. Fans are in for a treat, as the stars align to create a rugby extravaganza that promises to be nothing short of legendary.
A day that won’t be forgotten anytime soon for Matthew Fox and his Clarbeston Road team, as they beat Hakin United 2-1 in the first round of the senior cup. It was a tight start, with chances limited, Hakin dominated possession but we’re limited to half chances with balls into the box Hakin were dominant in the midfield and Jay Power very solid at the back kept every chance the hosts tried to create at bay Sam Christopher put a header just wide on 40 minutes. The hosts had couple of chances end of first half, Jake Booth couldn’t quite finish when a slip in defence for Hakin let him in but effort deflected wide for a corner. It was goalless at the break. The first goal came from corner in to box scramble Tom Withers
pokes it through the crowded box to score to give Clarby the lead. Within a minute Hakin respond, Leon Luby winning a corner for the visitors straight from the restart, which Mark Jones headed home to level the scores. However within two minutes Clarby were back in front ball into Ben John who rolled his man and just nips in front of keeper Gareth Fawcett to restore the home team’s advantage. It backs to wall last 20 minutes, free kicks blocked as the home team defended for there lives and held on for the win. Credit to Matthew Fox’ team who have become a dangerous opponent for anyone in the county as today just goes to show. A statement win and one I expect will be celebrated in the Cross tonight.
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Manderwood Pembrokeshire league DIVISION 1
P
W
D
L
GD
Pts
Goodwick United
9
7
2
0
+35
23
Hakin United
8
6
2
0
+12
20
Results
Clarbeston Road
8
5
0
3
-3
15
DIVISION 1
Merlins Bridge
10
4
2
4
+12
14
Fishguard Sports
0
2
Goodwick United
Tenby
8
3
3
2
+1
12
Monkton Swifts
1
3
Merlins Bridge
Monkton Swifts
9
3
2
4
+2
11
-
-
-
-
Milford United
7
3
1
3
+5
10
-
-
-
-
Kilgetty
8
3
1
4
-6
10
-
-
-
-
Pennar Robins
8
2
3
3
-10
9
-
-
-
-
Carew
8
2
2
4
0
8
Neyland
8
2
0
6
-25
6
Broad Haven
2
1
Narberth
Camrose
3
3
Monkton Swifts II
Carew II
3
3
Cosheston
Hakin United II
3
3
Merlins Bridge II
Johnston
1
3
St Ishmaels
-
-
-
-
Kilgetty II
2
5
St Florence
Fishguard Sports
9
0
2
7
-23
2
DIVISION 2
P
W
D
L
GD
Pts
Monkton Swifts II
10
8
1
1
+29
25
Narberth
9
6
1
2
+10
19
Herbrandston
8
5
3
0
+11
18
Hakin United II
10
5
3
2
+7
18
Merlins Bridge II
9
5
2
2
+9
17
St Ishmaels
9
4
1
4
+7
13
Camrose
9
3
3
3
+5
12
Johnston
9
3
2
4
+7
11
Broad Haven
10
2
3
5
-16
9
St Clears
8
1
2
5
-12
5
Carew II
10
1
2
7
-14
5
Cosheston
9
0
1
8
-43
1
DIVISION 3
P
W
D
L
GD
Lawrenny
7
7
0
0
+21
Goodwick Utd II
7
5
1
1
Neyland II
7
4
1
Letterston
8
4
1
Solva
7
3
Haverfordwest CC
6
Pendine
Fixtures • 28th October
21st OCTOBER
DIVISION 1 Kilgetty v Milford United Merlins Bridge v Hakin United Pennar Robins v Neyland Tenby v Clarbeston Road DIVISION 2 Hakin United II v Johnston Herbrandston v Merlins Bridge II Monkton Swifts II v Carew II Narberth v St Clears
DIVISION 2
DIVISION 3 Clarbeston Road II v Neyland II Pembroke Boro v Goodwick United II Pendine v Solva Pennar Robins II v Lawrenny St Florence v Kilgetty II
DIVISION 3 Letterston
1
3
Lawrenny
Pembroke Boro
3
4
Pennar Robins II
Solva
0
5
Goodwick United II
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Milford Athletic
3
4
Fishguard Sports II
Milford United
9
0
Carew III
Pts
Monkton Swifts III
2
4
Tenby II
21
Newport Tigers
1
5
Camrose II
+13
16
St Ishmaels II
3
3
Prendergast Villa
2
+7
13
-
-
-
-
3
+5
13
1
3
+1
10
Broad Haven II
3
2
Letterston II
3
1
2
-4
10
Cosheston II
2
5
St Clears II
6
3
0
3
+2
9
Haverfordwest CC II
6
1
Milford Athletic II
Clarbeston Road II
7
3
0
4
-3
9
Hundleton
2
2
Johnston II
St Florence
7
2
1
4
-2
7
Narberth II
7
1
Lawrenny II
Pembroke Boro
6
2
0
4
+2
6
Pembroke Boro II
6
1
Herbrandston II
Kilgetty II
8
2
0
6
-19
6
Pennar Robins II
8
1
0
7
-23
3
DIVISION 5
P
W
D
L
GD
Pts
9
7
2
0
+45
23
DIVISION 4
DIVISION 5 Broad Haven II v Narberth II Johnston II v Letterston II Lawrenny II v Herbrandston II Milford Athletic II v Cosheston II St Clears II v Pembroke Boro II
DIVISION 5
DIVISION 4
P
W
D
L
GD
Pts
Hundleton
Camrose II
8
8
0
0
+34
24
Pembroke Boro II
9
6
2
1
+26
20
Tenby II
7
6
1
0
+17
19
Narberth II
8
6
1
1
+12
19
8
6
0
2
+22
18
N H & Sfoot
6
6
0
0
+27
18
St Clears II
Newport Tigers
6
5
0
1
+7
15
Haverfordwest CC II
9
5
1
3
+19
16
Monkton Swifts III
8
3
0
5
-6
9
Johnston II
8
4
2
2
+13
14
8
3
1
4
-12
10
Angle
7
3
0
4
-6
9
Broad Haven II
Fishguard Sprts II
8
3
0
5
-8
9
Milford Athletic II
9
3
0
6
-27
9
St Ishmaels II
8
2
2
4
-5
8
Manorbier United
5
2
2
1
+9
8
9
2
1
6
-21
7
Milford United
8
2
1
5
0
7
Lawrenny II
Prendergast Villa
8
2
1
5
-13
7
Letterston II
9
1
2
6
-18
5
Milford Athletic
7
1
0
6
-9
3
Herbrandston II
9
1
0
8
-26
3
1
Cosheston II
6
0
0
6
-42
0
Carew III
7
0
1
6
-38
DIVISION 4 Angle v Newport Tigers Carew III v N Hedges & Saundersfoot Fishguard Sports II v St Ishmaels II Milford United v Monkton Swifts III Prendergast Villa v Tenby II
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Rugby World Cup 2023 Semi-finals In a stunning turn of events at the Rugby World Cup 2023, the finals will showcase a clash of the titans: New Zealand and South Africa. For the first time in the tournament’s history, both finalists had suffered pool game losses, highlighting the fierce competition that has defined this year’s championship. New Zealand Dominates Argentina The semi-finals kicked off with Argentina facing New Zealand, with Los Pumas hoping to defy the odds. An early lead from Argentina was quickly overshadowed by an unstoppable All Blacks side. Despite Argentina’s valiant efforts, New Zealand’s dominance was evident. Star player Will Jordan’s hat-trick performance and Mark Telea’s recordbreaking runs propelled the All Blacks to a 44-6 victory. New Zealand’s ability to convert opportunities into points proved decisive, leaving Argentina’s supporters disappointed yet proud of their team’s journey.
impeccable defensive tactics denied them any line breaks, a testament to the Springboks’ prowess. England’s tactical approach, marked by a strong kicking game and defensive resilience, posed significant challenges for the Springboks. However, England’s scrum woes and South Africa’s lineout troubles added intensity to an already high-stakes encounter. The match showcased the determination of both teams, leaving spectators in awe of their relentless pursuit of victory.
South Africa Edges Past England
As the rugby world eagerly anticipates the final showdown between New Zealand and South Africa, the stage is set for a historic battle. Both teams have overcome immense challenges, displaying exceptional skill and determination. While England faces Argentina in the third-place playoff, the rugby fraternity eagerly awaits the grand finale, certain that the clash between these rugby giants will be etched into the annals of the sport’s history.
In a nail-biting repeat of the 2019 final, South Africa faced England in a battle that kept fans on the edge of their seats. South Africa’s Handrè Pollard emerged as the hero, securing a 16-15 victory with a late penalty. England, despite a solid defensive game and relying on Owen Farrell’s accurate kicks, failed to breach South Africa’s formidable defence. The match highlighted England’s struggle to break free, as South Africa’s
Looking Ahead
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New Zealand and South Africa clash in Rugby World Cup Final both New Zealand and South Africa are vying to secure their fourth Rugby World Cup title as they face off in the final clash this Saturday in Paris. This monumental match marks the second final encounter between the two rugby giants. South Africa emerged victorious on their home soil in Johannesburg back in 1995, a moment etched in history when Joel Stransky’s drop-goal in extra time united the nation. The rivalry between these nations, each with a rich rugby history, adds another compelling chapter to their story. Former South Africa international, Bobby Skinstad, captured the essence of this rivalry, stating, “We’re frontiertype societies; one is a tiny bunch of islands on the other side of the world, one is a little spot on the end of Africa.” South Africa’s inaugural Rugby World Cup appearance was in 1995, following the lifting of a sporting ban that had prevented their participation in the initial editions. New Zealand’s journey to the final included a semi-final victory over England, propelled by Jonah Lomu’s extraordinary four-try performance, making them the favorites. However, the final ended in a dramatic draw, leading to extra time
where Stransky’s decisive drop-goal secured the coveted Webb Ellis Cup. Reflecting on the historic moment, Andrew Mehrtens, a New Zealand player, recalled the intensity of the match, emphasizing South Africa’s
tenacious defense as the key factor in their victory. The 1995 final not only marked South Africa’s triumph but also served as a unifying event, with Nelson Mandela personally handing the trophy to captain Francois Pienaar,
donning a South Africa rugby shirt adorned with the oncereviled Springbok badge. In a more recent encounter, New Zealand faced a heavy defeat at the hands of South Africa, losing 35-7 at Twickenham, a defeat
that ended their 11-match unbeaten run. With a history of 105 meetings, New Zealand holds 62 victories, while the Springboks have 39 wins, with four draws. As the final approaches, both teams are eyeing significant records. South Africa aims to join New Zealand as the only team to secure back-to-back World Cups. Meanwhile, New Zealand’s second row player, Sam Whitelock, has the opportunity to become the first player to clinch three World Cups, having previously tasted victory in 2011 and 2015. All Blacks winger Will Jordan is on the brink of setting a new record for the most tries in a single World Cup, with eight to his name, matching the likes of Jonah Lomu, Bryan Habana, and Julian Savea. Furthermore, this final could witness a remarkable moment as brothers Jordie, Beauden, and Scott Barrett might all start their first final together for New Zealand, with Beauden being the only brother to have played in a final, back in 2015. As the rugby world holds its breath in anticipation, the clash between these rugby powerhouses promises an unforgettable spectacle, set to etch new memories into the annals of the sport’s history.
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