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pring means a lot to us here at Your Pembs. Not only does it mean the weather starts to improve (hopefully) but it means we get to have a bit of a spruce up and spring clean....

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e were recently invited to a local Inn called the Rising Sun; it is nestled on the outskirts of Haverfordwest in Pelcomb Bridge, a short distance from the town on the road to Saint David’s.... worked wonders in refurbishing the entire

The interior has been refurbished with separate areas for the bar and dining. The restaurant itself has a rustic yet relaxed they have in the centre of the room. We booked in for a Thursday evening and were pleasantly professionally staff coped with the customers.

projects to further improve the inn. for relaxing away from the fast pace of the town.

welcoming customers year after year and catering to their

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himself on the home cooked aspect of his is willing to change any dish to meet his

accommodate take away orders if required.

site and a function room that would hold 6575 people. We had a warm and friendly greeting upon option (which has a wide range of dishes.) it was to die for! A sublime taste sensation and the garlic bread was you visit as a good time is guaranteed for all. We will return again. A big thank you once course considering the speed in which he ate it.

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sPrinG 2012 BOatinG Looking Forward to 2012

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ilford Marina is looking forward to an exciting and busy 2012 season. This year, customers will be able to make the most of the improvements that have been carried out over the winter months....

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The Easter break marks the start of the season and

improved access to the marina. The locking regime

These include the renovation of the toilet and shower decking to the pontoons is also progressing well and electrics will be installed over the coming months giving the whole marina a fresh new look. Our site

be kept to a minimum.

on site staff presence also offers an increased level of security for your asset.

are available from reception or to download from the website (www.pembrokeshiremarinegroup.com) and the new handbook will be released soon. We are now taking bookings for the summer months. contact us as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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Customers can have their boat taken down from

Dry Stack Facility 2012 will see the installation of the dry stack facility at

whenever they choose.

advantages over traditional marina berths. As boats

toon located adjacent to the rack ready for customers to board prior to their day on the water. The boat is simply returned to the pontoon at the end of the day and marina staff will place the boat back in to the rack.

and water ingress in to the structure of the hull is

rack to reduce internal corrosion. A dry stack berth is also a cost effective way to keep your boat at a marina and the fees include an unlimited number of launches and recoveries per year. Fees Continued overleaf....

w w w. y a c h t h a v e n s . c o m 4 20 B erths Fully s e Pembrokeshire’s Picturesque Marina Together with our most helpful sta , we also o er our customers the following bene ts :

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Tranquil Upper Basin - £199 per metre 24 Hour Access Lower Basin - £315 per metre Special rates for boats under 6 metres Neyland Yacht Haven Brunel Quay, Neyland, Pembrokeshire, SA73 1PY

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2012 Offers 2011 saw the introduction of various offers for our 2012 season. These include:

year of fees. 2) Claim a refund of your visitor fees if your short stay is extended to an annual contract. The annual contract will marina. 5

annual contract berthing costs once they commence their contract. visiting our sister marina at Cardiff if you are an annual Consult the website for further details and terms and conditions.

highest level of customer service and the best protection

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always had a big interest in mechanics/vehicles. After

it was decided that a different approach would be adopted in relation to the cars put up for sale and that each vehicle something that not all other garages can offer. bargain is to be had here. The owner prides himself in the fact that all cars are thoroughly checked and cleaned before able to return to him and the matter is put right. Customer service and after care is as important in this business as the actual sale and all customers that have purchased a vehicle from the garage are offered an annual service at a reduced

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April 2012 Sat 1st 9:00am:Surviving The Zombie Apocalypse @ The Multi Storey Car Park, Haverfordwest

Thurs 12th 7:30pm Romeo and Juliet @ Queens Hall, Narberth Narberth Youth Theatre present their own adapted version of one of Shakespeare’s most exciting and lamentable tragic

missed. Contact 01834 869323 or info@span-arts.org.uk for more information. Tues 17th 7:30pm Igor Tchetuev – Piano @ Torch Theatre, Milford Haven

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haroldston house eading along Freemans Way in Haverfordwest you wouldn’t know that under only 100 yards away sits the ruin of one of Pembrokeshire’s true Hidden Treasures; Haroldston House.... Captured spectacularly on camera here by local

The 20th century wasn’t kind to the Pakington’s sold rubble and masonry off for use in new builds until very little of the building remains. That being said The Stewards Tower still just about stands (although major subsidence has taken place since the 1970’s) and the fearless among us may want to venture vaulted ceiling.

most basic signage and pathways.

was soon a seat of power for the Perrots and birthplace of The house stayed in the Perrot family all throughout

house was still a classical piece of Welsh architecture. smooth lawns to intricately designed Tudor gardens with

For reason’s unknown the powers that be don’t think

that’s their good deed for the decade.

ruin has been allowed to deteriorate into such a terrible and was then leased out to generate an income.

seem to have much respect for our heritage as they’ve

only a small corner remaining habitable. The last residents up residence in The Stewards Tower until the end of the

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off the full price of all brands

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would be given to the shop and this is when the name Trendz came into place. The brands within the shop suit a wide months many more changes will take place with new brands Superdry will also be making an appearance in the autumn. and provide as many products as it can to ensure that trade is kept locally.

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they can relax and socialise all day having the choice of a

and exciting additions being suggested by patients and the moment is a multi-functional room which hopefully offered their services free for the wellbeing of patients and we can provide three different counselling services -also free. We are hoping to offer monthly programmes of physical and “inner voice” relaxation activities and meditation skills. We have been very fortunate to have many artists and crafts-people eager to support our patients and their exciting ideas. The patients have even suggested historical health professionals; all of which we will do our best to implement!

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Pembrokeshire Television Bringing local broadcasting to the masses! Civilization doesn’t disappear at the end of the M4. As you are probably aware, once the monotonous drone of the M4 ends, if you keep heading west, after approximately an hour you will reach Milford Haven; a town which has been hit by the recession. Luckily there are plans in place to make Milford Haven the hub of a 21st century media revolution. MegaGroup Pembrokeshire Limited, the local business behind Megaprinter.co.uk, Your Pembrokeshire Magazine, Pembrokeshire’s Best Magazine and The Little Gem, are bringing together a team of broadcasting experts with many year’s experience in the broadcasting industry to craft a modern TV Station dedicated soley to Pembrokeshire. Why TV? Why Pembrokeshire? Thomas Sinclair of MegaGroup said “We are a young forward thinking company with enthusiastic staff dedicated to our amazing county. All 23 employees share my belief in our county and want to see new jobs and opportunities here. Pembrokeshire College offer a range of media courses, however all of our highly trained workers are forced to move East along the M4 corridor in search of relevant experience and employment. I have made the decision to make a stand, to provide more jobs for local people and to create a much needed television station that our county can be proud of” Having already invested over £30,000 securing state-of-the-art cameras, lighting, mixing desks, computers and software, MegaGroup

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Pembrokeshire Limited are already well on the way to finishing their broadcasting studio, built within the walls of an historic building on Hamilton Terrace. Quality local programming will be filmed in the Milford Haven studio (and on location across the county) and initially broadcast over the internet utilising the latest in high speed internet

technology, allowing computers, smart phones, smart TVs, computers and tablets to access Pembrokeshire TV from later on this year. The Pembrokeshire TV project has already received support from local institutions like the Torch Theatre, Theatre Mwldan and even Aardman Animations in Bristol (the creators of Wallace & Gromit) including equipment being supplied including lighting rigs, monitors and other vital kit. Thomas Sinclair commented “All of our partners, supporters, volunteers and staff see the need for a local TV service and are all as dedicated as I am to providing professional, quality and diverse programming with a uniquely

Lights, Camera, Action....


local focus available by Summer 2012. Without the help and support of all of our partners and volunteers, Pembrokeshire TV would just be a dream, however everyone involved is passionate about creating a groundbreaking service right here in Pembrokeshire. Volunteers and helpers are invaluable to ensuring the contruction of the broadcast studio, however if it wasn’t for our team of veteran media and broadcasting professionals, the studio wouldn’t be functional. Once the construction of the studio, outside broadcasting vehicle and edition suite are complete, the hard work starts as the production of high quality local programming

begins. Project construction and co-ordination is handled by Nick Swannell, who has a background in the music industry ranging from recording, production and studio design and construction, making him the perfect “man for the job!” Broadcasting is due to commence in April 2012 and the project is turning heads locally and nationally as momentum builds and Pembrokeshire finally receives the voice it deserves (and a face on the screen too!) If you would like to get involved with the Pembrokeshire TV project, please contact a member of the team on 01646 450 450.

....With Pembrokeshire Television!

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EGGcellent Hints, tips and Prizes! Easter History

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Easter Eating @ Home

aster, based on the pagan ritual of Ostara, celebrates Jesus Christ’s resurrection from the dead, is Christianity’s most important Ingredients holiday. It has been called a moveable feast because it doesn’t fall on a set date every year, as 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh oregano most holidays do.... salt and black pepper to taste 1/2 cup of fresh unsweetened pomegranate juice 1 cup of port wine 2 tablespoons of pomegranate seeds Instructions

22 and April 25 every year. Orthodox Christians use the typically celebrate the holiday a week or two after the aside to marinate. lightly oil the grate.

Stir in the pomegranate seeds and set aside.

side for medium rare). Serve the chops drizzled with the pomegranate-port reduction.

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Having A Great Easter....


Make An Easter Egg Wreath

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or thousands of years, the egg has been a symbol of new life — and spring — for people the world over. Craft the time-honored symbol into a wreath for your door, and you’ve got the perfect way to welcome spring into your home....

puffy paint and let them dry. (Overturned egg cartons make great workstations and drying racks; just set each egg half over a carton cup bottom.) 2. Cut the rims from the paper plates and glue them leaving 1 1/2 inches between them. then simply close the egg halves together over the ties.

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....In Pembrokeshire

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PaRanoRmal

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Steve Parsons

Meet Andy Chandler from Pembrokeshire Beyond his month Paranormal Pembrokeshire takes a few minutes to speak to Andy Chandler from local Paranormal group; Pembrokeshire Beyond....

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1) What prompted you to form Pembrokeshire Beyond? Thanks Andy and good luck with the team and your plans for 2012! to try and hunt us some ghosts! 2) The name is unusual, I get the ‘Pembrokeshire’, but why ‘Beyond’? interest in what may lie beyond the borders of this earthly realm and also beyond the borders of our county.

Check out the competition page for the chance to win

3) How many members of Pembrokeshire Beyond are there? investigate the paranormal. Our members come from all Site Workers and Electricians! We’re always looking for join our search for the paranormal drop an email to andy@pembrokeshirebeyond.co.uk! 4) Last year your group won an award for Most Popular Paranormal Event/Location In Wales and another one for Most Popular Paranormal Investigator In Wales. Has fame gone to the groups head?

Friday and Saturday 30th and 31st March

Paranormal Weekend With Pembrokeshire Beyond, Karen Wilson and Steve Parsons at Imperial Function Centre, Milford and Minnies Haverfordwest Friday 7pm An Audience With Karen Wilson Saturday 10-4 Psychic Fayre

5) What can we look forward to from you in 2012? Andy: We’re really excited to be doing more of our

Ghost Hunting Saturday 9pm to 3am at Imperial Saturday and Sunday 1pm to 4pm at Minnies All individual events need to be booked:

the events and mediums they’ve booked to come down

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you feel when the instructors congratulate you really

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he words ‘internet sensation’ don’t hold much credibility these days (thanks to Justin Bieber) but, thankfully, a redeemer has been found in the form of 25 year old singer/songwriter Lana Del Rey....

Born to die Lana del Rey

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