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Daniel Price
December 12, 2024 • Estimated Reading Time: 18 minutes
Good morning, this is Pembrokeshire Scoop. We bring you the upcoming events for the week plus the positive news stories from around the county. This weekend we have so many fantastic Christmas events taking place it’s hard to know where to begin!
In this week’s Pembrokeshire Scoop:
🖼️ Artist Celebrates 100th Birthday with Exhibition
👶🏼 Most Popular Baby Names in Pembrokeshire
⚽ School to Feature in Television Football Show
🎅 Packed Christmas Events Weekend
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The Scoop
Madge Johns (pictured below) of Pembroke Dock celebrates 100th birthday by exhibiting 100 paintings
(Image: Sandy Johns)
Recovery of the Dowrog Common Nature Reserve continues near St Davids
Most popular boy baby names in 2023 for Pembrokeshire were Arlo and Noah, with Isla being the most popular for girls
'Bois Y Sgwar' raise £5,000 for Shalom House by completing Welsh three peaks challenge
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🍽️ The Links Restaurant enters The Michelin Guide in first year of operation
🎤 SASS Surprise Singers voted 'Highly Commended' regional winners for Best Music Act in Wales
⚽ Ysgol Caer Elen to feature in BBC and S4C show ‘Tekkers’ in the New Year
🏏 Hook push leaders Neyland A close in the Indoor Cricket League Division 1
⚽ Haverfordwest County AFC to return to home stadium on January 1st
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🎅 The CoLab Group Business Networking
CoLab is a business networking group in Pembrokeshire that connects entrepreneurs, innovators, and like-minded professionals to help drive business growth and success.
South Pembrokeshire Golf Club
Friday, December 13th | 7:45am | More Info
🎄 Christmas Fayre
Santa’s postbox, 20 great stalls, food & drink, choir, and lots more.
Pater Hall, Pembroke Dock
Friday, December 13th | 10am | More Info
🎅 Santa's Toy Workshop
Come along to tell Santa what you want for Christmas. The Pembroke and Pembroke Dock Lions have arranged for him and some of his helpers to be there with his Toy Workshop.
Tesco Superstore, Milford Haven
Friday, December 13th | 10am | More Info
🎄 Christmas Craft Fayre
Lots of handmade and festive stalls, Hub bar will be open from 4pm to grab a festive drink, festive yummy foods, and indoor Santas Grotto from 5pm-6.30pm.
Neyland Community Hub
Friday, December 13th | 4pm | More Info
🎅 December Festive Disco Party Night
An evening of party fun and merriment with a 3 course dinner and resident DJ playing classics from across the decades to now.
The Giltar Hotel, Tenby
Friday, December 13th | 5pm | More Info
🎭 Jack and the Beanstalk
When Jack trades the family cow for a handful of magic beans he unwittingly creates a pathway to a mystical land above the clouds. What will Jack find at the top of the beanstalk?
Torch Theatre, Milford Haven
Friday, December 13th (ongoing) | 6pm | More Info
🎅 Christmas Beats Party
Christmas party with DJ and festive drinks for 11 to 15 year olds.
Out Night Club, Pembroke
Friday, December 13th | 6pm | More Info
🎄 Christmas Disco
Join DJ Jeff for a fun retro night of sounds from the 60s, 70s, 80s & 90s for all the family. Full bar available all evening.
Giraldus Centre, Manorbier
Friday, December 13th | 6pm | More Info
🎅 Pembrokeshire Agricultural Christmas Ball
A night of festive fun, get ready to dance, dine, and celebrate the holiday season with friends and family. Dress to impress in your best Christmas attire and enjoy a night to remember. Dress code - Black Tie or Best Tweed.
The Pavilion, Withybush
Friday, December 13th | 6:30pm | More Info
🎄 Carols Round The Christmas Tree
Featuring Sing for Joy, donations to Bosherston Church, refreshments available.
Bosherston Church
Friday, December 13th | 7pm | More Info
🎅 Christmas Party
Celebrate Christmas in the Black Diamond Room with a tasty Christmas Carvery followed by a sweet board and dance the night away.
Hook Sports and Social Club
Friday, December 13th | 7pm | More Info
🎤 Tony Jacobs’ Cocktails for Two
Fundraising evening for Theatr Gwaun, generously supported by Tony Jacobs and Martin Litton. It’s set to be ‘an intoxicating mix of music from the 1920s, ’30s & ’40s’.
Theatr Gwaun, Fishguard
Friday, December 13th | 7:30pm | More Info
🎲 Tenby Games Festival
A full day of games, hobby advice and fun. Featuring a board games library, bring and buy sale, miniature painting, and Warhammer 40k RTT.
De Vallance Pavillion, Tenby
Saturday, December 14th | 9am | More Info
🎅 Christmas Craft Fayre
Local arts and crafts, hot food and drink, plus much more.
The Green Barn, Scolton Manor Park
Saturday, December 14th | 10am | More Info
🎄 Christmas Makers Market
Unique Christmas gifts, handcrafted items, and much more.
Welcome Centre, Saundersfoot Harbour
Saturday, December 14th | 10am | More Info
🎅 Christmas Fair
Browse for gifts from over 40 stalls in and around the castle, enjoy a glass of mulled wine, meet Father Christmas, and enjoy the magical outdoor Christmas trail.
Picton Castle Gardens
Saturday, December 14th | 10am | More Info
🎄 Pembrokeshire Agricultural Society Christmas Fair
The perfect opportunity to do all your Christmas shopping in one place, including Pembrokeshire businesses, food & drink, gift & craft stalls, Santa’s grotto, festive music, and outside food court.
The Parkhouse, Withybush County Showground
Saturday, December 14th | 10am | More Info
🎅 Christmas Coffee Morning
Lots of stalls including, cakes, nearly new golf items, handmade crafts, bottle stall, and raffle.
Haverfordwest Golf Club
Saturday, December 14th | 10am | More Info
🎄 Festive Fun in The Square
Free for all the family, Santa and his sleigh (11am, 1pm & 3pm), festive choirs, presents and give-aways.
Castle Square, Haverfordwest
Saturday, December 14th | 10am | More Info
🎅 Santa's Toy Workshop
Come along to tell Santa what you want for Christmas. The Pembroke and Pembroke Dock Lions have arranged for him and some of his helpers to be there with his Toy Workshop.
Morrisons Superstore, Haverfordwest
Saturday, December 14th | 10am | More Info
🎄 Milford Waterfront Christmas Market
Browse a fantastic selection of unique gifts and handcrafted treasures from talented local traders in a warm and welcoming atmosphere, no matter the weather.
Former MITEC Building, Milford Haven
Saturday, December 14th | 10am | More Info
🎅 Mathry Christmas Fayre
Browse a variety of stallholders present, enjoy refreshments and live music, children's activities and purchase tickets for a great raffle to raise much needed funds towards Mathry Community Hall's new roof and refurbishment.
Mathry Community Hall
Saturday, December 14th | 10:30am | More Info
🎄 Christmas Market
Handmade jewellery, character baubles, sweets, children’s clothing, cosmetic products, photography, general gifts.
The Cricketers, Pembroke Dock
Saturday, December 14th | 11am | More Info
👗 Vintage Clothes Fair
Vintage clothes fair in aid of Paul Sartori.
Ffwrn, Fishguard
Saturday, December 14th | 1pm | More Info
🎄 Newport Christmas Market
Including a lantern parade, Christmas market, late night shopping, street food and live music by DhogieBand.
Newport
Saturday, December 14th | 3pm | More Info
🎭 The Big Pembs Panto - Snow White
Featuring all of your pantomime favourites - the Evil Queen, Nurse Nelly, Prince Charming, Muddles the loveable rouge and not forgetting Snow White and her seven friends.
Boulevard Theatre, Milford Haven
Saturday, December 14th (ongoing) | 4pm | More Info
🎄 Tea with Santa
Sausage and chips, drink, selection box, and some individual time with Santa.
New Hedges Village Hall
Saturday, December 14th | 4pm | More Info
🎅 December Festive Disco Party Night
An evening of party fun and merriment with a 3 course dinner and resident DJ playing classics from across the decades to now.
The Giltar Hotel, Tenby
Saturday, December 14th | 5pm | More Info
🎄 December Convoy
Every year the Christmas Convoy raises money for a chosen Charity thanks to the entrants, bucket collections and go fund me, whilst spreading Christmas cheer around the West of Pembrokeshire. This years chosen charity is the Velindre Cancer Centre
Leaving from Folly Farm Overflow Carpark
Saturday, December 14th | 5:30pm | More Info
🔮 Psychic Fayre
The event will feature mediumship readings, tarot readings, healing, craft stalls, reiki and much more.
Giraldus Centre, Manorbier
Saturday, December 14th | 5:30pm | More Info
🎄 The Christmas Big Bash
Big Bash featuring the Hoochie Coochie Band and Freudian Slip.
The Galleon Inn, Broadhaven
Saturday, December 14th | 7pm | More Info
🎅 A Bavarian Christmas
Experience Pembrokeshire's ultimate festive get-together with a unique Bavarian twist. Enjoy live music featuring a modern blend of festive tunes, Bavarian melodies, and pop hits plus a delicious Bavarian feast of food and drink.
Cedar Camping, St. Twynnells
Saturday, December 14th | 7pm | More Info
🎄 A Christmas Spectacular
An evening of all your favourite Christmas carols and tunes including Britten’s ‘A Ceremony of Carols’. Seasonal refreshments available to purchase.
St Davids Catherdral
Saturday, December 14th | 7pm | More Info
🎅 Cawl and Carols
Featuring Goodwick Community Brass Band and raffle towards band funds.
Fishguard Holiday Park Clubhouse
Saturday, December 14th | 7:30pm | More Info
🕹️ Dubtendo
Games Retro Lounge, Interactive Games, Mario Kart, gaming performers, and loads more.
Eddie Rocks, Haverfordwest
Saturday, December 14th | 9pm | More Info
🎵 Take 2
Witness an unforgettable performance from Pembrokeshire’s own rocking covers band. With huge energy and a few surprises, it’s the perfect way to kick off the Christmas spirit.
The Castle Inn, Pembroke
Saturday, December 14th | 9pm | More Info
🎭 CatGPT - The Nightmare Before Catmas
CatGPT is the mostly true tail of a local Welshman’s attempts to bring back to life his beloved dead cat Lentil by using sophisticated robotics, sensors, complex AI and visuals.
Ffwrn, Fishguard
Saturday, December 14th | 9pm | More Info
🎄 Christmas Craft Fair
Support our talented local artists, makers and sellers. Mulled wine and cider, coffee and cake available in support of the YHA charity.
YHA Broad Haven
Sunday, December 15th | 10am | More Info
🎅 Christmas Craft Fayre
Local arts and crafts, hot food and drink, plus much more.
The Green Barn, Scolton Manor Park
Sunday, December 15th | 10am | More Info
🎄 Jingle Bell Jamboree
Festive party for children 18 months to 7 years with the fabulous Tickle Tunes. Singing, face painting, games, crafts, photo booth area, and sweet treat gift for every child.
Victoria Hall, Roch
Sunday, December 15th | 10am | More Info
🎅 Christmas Fair
Browse for gifts from over 40 stalls in and around the castle, enjoy a glass of mulled wine, meet Father Christmas, and enjoy the magical outdoor Christmas trail.
Picton Castle Gardens
Sunday, December 15th | 10am | More Info
🎄 Pembrokeshire Agricultural Society Christmas Fair
The perfect opportunity to do all your Christmas shopping in one place, including Pembrokeshire businesses, food & drink, gift & craft stalls, Santa’s grotto, festive music, and outside food court.
The Parkhouse, Withybush County Showground
Sunday, December 15th | 10am | More Info
🎅 Santa's Toy Workshop
Come along to tell Santa what you want for Christmas. The Pembroke and Pembroke Dock Lions have arranged for him and some of his helpers to be there with his Toy Workshop.
Morrisons Superstore, Haverfordwest
Sunday, December 15th | 10am | More Info
🎄 Milford Waterfront Christmas Market
Browse a fantastic selection of unique gifts and handcrafted treasures from talented local traders in a warm and welcoming atmosphere, no matter the weather.
Former MITEC Building, Milford Haven
Sunday, December 15th | 10am | More Info
🎅 Luxury Christmas Wreath Workshop
Experience the magic of crafting your own bespoke Christmas wreath under the guidance of Karen MacKechnie.
Roch Castle
Saturday, December 15th | 10:30am & 1:30pm | More Info
🎄 A Christmas Celebration
Get into the holiday spirit with live music for the whole family. Don't miss out on this magical event that will surely fill you with joy and cheer.
The Queens Hall, Narberth
Sunday, December 15th | 4pm | More Info
🎅 Christmas Concert in Aid of Wales Air Ambulance
Stackpole Singers are performing in aid of Wales Air Ambulance, admission is free and all donations made on the night go to this very worthy cause.
Tabernacle United Reformed Church, Pembroke
Sunday, December 15th | 7pm | More Info
🎄 Christmas Candlelight Tours
Historic tour of the castle by candlelight, followed by a drinks reception in the Great Hall. There will be mulled wine or spiced apple juice and sweat treats to choose from.
Picton Castle Gardens
Tuesday, December 17th | 6pm | More Info
🎅 Community Carol Service
Everyone is warmly welcomed to celebrate the joy of Christmas with carols, community, and good cheer. After the service, go along to the Church Hall for mulled wine and mince pies.
St David's Church, Hundleton
Tuesday, December 17th | 7pm | More Info
🎤 Open Mic Night
An open mic night for all performers.
Peppers Hub, Fishguard
Wednesday, December 18th | 7pm | More Info
🎄 The King’s Men Sing Christmas
The King's College Choir, known as The King's Men, will sing a festive mix of carols and Christmas songs. The evening will be hosted by Quentin Poole, a Pembrokeshire-based professional musician and former head chorister of the King's College Choir.
St Davids Tabernacle Chapel
Wednesday, December 18th | 7:30pm | More Info
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