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Daniel Price
September 12, 2024 • Estimated Reading Time: 13 minutes
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In this week’s Pembrokeshire Scoop:
🎴 Fishguard Postcard Arrives…After 121 Years!
📖 Pembrokeshire in Vogue
⭐ Harry Lloyd an Inspiration to All
🏆 Nominations Open for Local Awards
🏉 Comeback Victory in Rugby Championship
🎸 Upcoming Events for the Week - Waterski Racing and Workshops
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The Scoop
Ewart Davies was visiting Fishguard in 1903 when he decided to send a postcard to his sister, Lydia. He posted the card to Lydia, who lived in Craddock Street, Swansea on the 3rd of August 1903 but it never arrived…until now!
(Image: Swansea Building Society)
The message on the postcard reads “Dear L. I could not, it was impossible to get the pair of these (thought to be the postcard). I am so sorry, but I hope you are enjoying yourself at home.”
The message continues, “I have got now about 10 shillings pocket money not counting the train fare so I'm doing alright."
It is thought Ewart, who was 13 at the time he sent the postcard, was staying with family in Fishguard. The Craddock Street address, where the postcard arrived, is now the headquarters of Swansea Building Society. The extremely late arrival of the postcard has led to several of Lydia and Ewart's descendants meeting for the first time. We all get post addressed to a previous occupant from time to time but this was a real blast from the past!
Vogue magazine started life as a weekly newspaper in 1892 and has gone on to feature the world’s biggest celebrities. This week, it was Pembrokeshire’s turn to star in the online version of British Vogue in a segment called ‘Vogue On The Road’. Erin Baker put a Kia EV9 through its paces on the roads of Pembrokeshire, enjoying many stops along the way.
(Image: Mikeccross Flickr)
Having visited Tenby, Saundersfoot, and St Davids, Erin stopped for lunch at The Shed in Porthgain, which “serves the best fish and chips known to man”. The overnight accommodation was The Trehilyn Estate, near Strumble Head and although the focus of the article is the vehicle, it is clear Pembrokeshire stole the show!
Nine year old Harry Lloyd suffers from a progressive neuromuscular condition but has not let that stop him for participating in boxing sessions. Harry attends inclusive boxing sessions at Pembroke and Pembroke Dock Amateur Boxing Club run by Chris McEwen, the chairman of Great Disability Boxing.
(Image: Cathy Lloyd)
Harry is determined to compete in the Paralympics in the future and also makes key rings from sea glass he finds on the beach.
Speaking about Harry on TikTok, Chris said, “We have adapted skipping ropes that are weighted, and you don't have to jump over. Harry wanted to show me he could use a leather as skipping rope. The best thing about being a coach is being taught by your student.”
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Other News
Welcome Wednesdays initiative begins at Theatr Gwaun in Fishguard
Aquaculture Remote Classroom (ARC) to travel from Ireland to Pembrokeshire
Sandra Connor from Newport raises £500 for Ty Hafan thanks to three local events
Nominations open for Pembrokeshire Spotlight Awards 2024
Accessible walk planned as part of the YHA’s annual Festival of Walking
New war memorial to be officially unveiled in St Ishmaels
Free school meal reminder for anyone with children in full time Primary
Blue Lagoon to close on Saturday, September 21 until early November to protect seals and their pups
Seren donates £17,700 to Tŷ Hafan
Ultrafast full fibre broadband upgrades available for eligible homes and businesses around Pembrokeshire
Spin the Disc event hosted by Riverside Rockabillys raises £1,200 in aid of Prostate Cymru
Lauren Walker from Haverfordwest completes 800 mile cycling challenge from Antwerp to Solva
Local Business
🧑🍳 Celebrity chef and broadcaster, Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall visits Câr-y-Môr seaweed and shellfish farm
☀️ Wild Lakes in Martletwy switches to solar thanks to loan from the Development Bank of Wales
🍻 Crymych Arms pub set to expand with restaurant extension and outdoor seating
🏆 Success for Pembrokeshire establishments at the 2024 Food Awards Wales
Local Sport
🏆 Nominations are open for the Sport Pembrokeshire Awards
🏉 Pembrokeshire Vikings retain Don Noott Cup in a great day for mixed ability rugby
⚽ Four teams maintain unbeaten record in Manderwood Division 1
🏉 Crymych stage fantastic comeback against Maesteg Quins to win opening Championship fixture
👏 Saundersfoot Rotary Club awarded £2,000 by Persimmon Homes West Wales to help fund work with disabled athletes.
🏏 New cricket pitch to be built in St Ishmaels
What’s On This Week?
🚑 Emergency First Aid at Work Course
St Dogmaels Hall, Gollop Suite Lecture Room
Friday, September 13th | 9:15am | More Info
🎞️ Film Screening – Where Olive Trees Weep
HaverHub, Haverfordwest
Friday, September 13th | 7pm | More Info
🎤 Tenby Male Choir in Concert with Bella Voce
St Mary’s Church, Tenby
Friday, September 13th | 7:30pm | More Info
🚤 Cleddau Waterski Race
Neyland
Saturday, September 14th | 7am | More Info
🥬 Introduction to Permaculture
Hwb Dysgu y Tir
Saturday, September 14th & Sunday, September 15th | 9:30am | More Info
🏠 West Blockhouse Open Days
St Anne's Head, Marloes Peninsula
Saturday, September 14th & Sunday, September 15th | 10am | More Info
🍵 Tea for Ten
Fishguard and Goodwick Bowls Club
Saturday, September 14th | 10am | More Info
🏄♂️ Accessible Surfing Taster Sessions with Blue Horizons
Broad Haven North Beach
Saturday, September 14th | 10:30am | More Info
🧑🦽 Accessible Social Walk
YHA Broad Haven
Saturday, September 14th | 11am | More Info
🎤 Elvis Desley Live
Newport Memorial Hall
Saturday, September 14th | 7pm | More Info
🎶 Hideaway Trio
St.Davids Rugby Club
Saturday, September 14th | 7pm | More Info
🎭 Jo Fong & George Orange - The Rest of Our Lives
Foundry House Community Centre, Pembroke
Saturday, September 14th | 7pm | More Info
🎵 Live Music from Mandy Painting
Twr y Felin Hotel, St Davids
Saturday, September 14th | 7pm | More Info
🎵 The Hoochie Coochie Band
Giraldus Centre, Manorbier
Saturday, September 14th | 7:30pm | More Info
🎶 Loose Fit
The Railway, Johnston
Saturday, September 14th | 8:30pm | More Info
🎶 The Black Sails
The Larder, Johnston
Saturday, September 14th | 8:30pm | More Info
🪩 Darkzy, Window Kid, DJ Jackum + Support
Eddie Rocks, Haverfordwest
Saturday, September 14th | 9pm | More Info
🎤 Alex Jacobs sings Tom Jones
The Snooty Fox, Martletwy
Saturday, September 14th | 9pm | More Info
🧘 Jacob Thomas Memorial Boccia Event
Pembrokeshire Sports Village, Haverfordwest
Sunday, September 15th | 10:00am | More Info
📰 An Introduction to Journalism
HaverHub, Haverfordwest
Tuesday, September 17th | 10am | More Info
💍 Sterling Silver Ring Workshop
HaverHub, Haverfordwest
Tuesday, September 17th | 10:30am | More Info
🔢 The Numeracy Project
Regency Hall, Saundersfoot
Tuesday, September 17th | 1pm | More Info
🎨 Watercolour Painting Workshop
A J Ludlow Colours Painting-café, Pembroke Dock
Tuesday, September 17th | 1pm | More Info
🖼️ Fishguard Arts Society On Land’s Edge Art Exhibition
Martha’s Gallery at Theatr Gwaun, Fishguard
Tuesday, September 17th to October 29th | Public Opening Times | More Info
🗣️ Autism and ALN Supporting Communication
Haverfordwest Fire Station
Wednesday, September 18th | 12pm | More Info
🗣️ Ka'iulani: A Hawaiian Princess in Tenby
Tenby Museum and Art Gallery
Thursday, September 19th | 6:30pm | More Info
🗣️ The Science of ADHD: Navigating Neurodiversity in a Neurotypical World
The Queens Hall, Narberth
Thursday, September 19th | 7pm | More Info
🎺 Narberth Jazz presents Dale Storr
Hotel Plas Hyfryd, Narberth
Thursday, September 19th | 7:30pm | More Info
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