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Azolla Weevil to the Rescue
Northern Lights, Historic Bowls Success, Castle Dinner Experience...
Daniel Price
October 17, 2024 • Estimated Reading Time: 12 minutes
Good morning, this is Pembrokeshire Scoop. We bring you only the positive news and events from Pembrokeshire every Thursday and it takes just 5 minutes to read.
In this week’s Pembrokeshire Scoop:
🪲 Azolla Weevil to the Rescue
🌆 Northern Lights Return
⛵ Olympic Sailor Raises 18K for Charity
🏆 Young Bowler Wins Record Number of Awards
🏰 Upcoming Events for the Week - Castle Dinner Experience and Autumn Fair
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The Scoop
The Azolla plant, which is an invasive non-native species, has been dominating parts of the Llangloffan Fen National Nature Reserve and Cleddau River. The Azolla plant grows quickly and the floating aquatic fern spreads across the surface of standing water, blocking out light. This reduces oxygen and kills aquatic flora, leading to the death of fish and invertebrates. However, the Azolla Weevil is coming to the rescue!
(Image: CABI)
The weevil was released in June 2024 and is already having a positive impact on the Azolla plant. In fact, within 8 weeks most of the Azolla had been eaten by the weevil, which is totally reliant on the plant to survive.
If you were one of the people to miss out on the northern lights in Pembrokeshire earlier this year, you had another chance last week! The aurora borealis was back on show on the night of October 10th and it was spectacular.
(Image: Nick Cleary)
If you missed it (again!) local photographers were out in force and captured amazing images of the northern lights across the county. The photo above, taken by Nick Cleary, shows the north breakwater in Fishguard harbour. You can view some of the photos by clicking the blue heading of this section.
Micky Beckett from Solva participated in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games for Team GB in the men's dinghy class. Having returned from the games, Beckett made the fantastic gesture of raffling the ILCA 7 dinghy he used in the Olympics. Beckett received a fantastic response and raised a total of £18,053 for the Andrew Simpson Foundation.
(Image: Paris Sailing 2024)
Set up in memory of British Olympian Andrew ‘Bart’ Simpson, the charity provides opportunities for young people to experience sailing from several centres in the UK.
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Other News
Two Pembrokeshire dogs honoured with animal OBE
Harriet Davis Trust awarded over £6,000 by Mark Benevolent Fund
Shell found on Pembrokeshire beach could be a first for the UK
Renovations begin at Community-bought Bethlehem Chapel in Newport
State-of-the-art Energy Transition Skills Hub opens at Pembrokeshire College
Young Farmers' Club video goes viral with 1.5 million views
Local Business
🍦 Pembrokeshire Beach Ices to debut new zero-emissions ice-cream van in October half-term
☕ Trove Café opens in Fishguard with promise of legendary cake and creativity
Local Sport
🏆 Tenby bowler Katie Dickinson picked up five trophies at West Wales Ladies Bowling Association presentation. The 19-year-old (pictured below) became the first player to win all three singles titles in the same season, which is a fantastic achievement.
(Image: Tenby Observer)
🏉 Pembrokeshire College’s WRU Hub Officer Aled Waters works with top international teams in Germany and Austria
⚽ Hakin United hand advantage to Goodwick United following draw with Pennar Robins
🏉 Fishguard & Goodwick land fourth victory to continue successful start to the season
🥉 Jules King wins bronze at the Adaptive CrossFit Games in Texas
⚽ “Metcalf vs Puskás: The Forgotten Game” documentary to be directed by Pembrokeshire’s Daniel Metcalf
⚽ Haverfordwest County AFC maintain second place in JD Cymru Premier following win at Briton Ferry Llansawel
🍴 Castle Dinner Experience
The team from 3 AA Rosette Blas Restaurant at sister hotel, Twr y Felin, St Davids, will be at Roch Castle for a unique Dining Experience with a set menu, including meat and fish dishes.
Roch Castle
Friday, October 18th | 7pm | More Info
🔢 Bingo Night
Proceeds to Gelliswick Community Choir and donation to poppy appeal.
Royal British Legion, Milford Haven
Friday, October 18th | 7pm | More Info
🧑🌾 Living Soils Workshop
Delve into the ecosystem that lives beneath our feet with Neil & Dina from Patch of the Planet. Learn all about the remarkable beings that make up the top few inches of our soil.
Havergardd, Haverfordwest Community Garden
Saturday, October 19th | 10am | More Info
🖼️ The Break-In Exhibition
Art Exhibition by Arthur Brooker and Friends.
The Studio, Narberth
Saturday, October 19th to November 16th | 10am | More Info
🍄 Low Tech Mushroom Cultivation with Hyphae Shroomery
The life cycle and growing conditions for primary decomposers, focusing on oyster mushrooms, growing in buckets with straw and coffee. After the course you will get to take home a bucket of soon-to-be oyster mushrooms and a shiitake log.
Field Of Beans, Blaenffos, Boncath
Saturday, October 19th | 10am | More Info
🍺 Oktoberfest
Live entertainment (including an Oompa band), plenty of beer, proper steins and food available for the whole event.
HaverHub, Haverfordwest
Saturday, October 19th | 4pm | More Info
🍴 Castle Dinner Experience
The team from 3 AA Rosette Blas Restaurant at sister hotel, Twr y Felin, St Davids, will be at Roch Castle for a unique Dining Experience with a set menu including meat and fish dishes.
Roch Castle
Saturday, October 19th | 7pm | More Info
🪈 Music at St Mary’s
Enjoy an evening of music from Cleddau Flute Choir. Donations in aid of the Church Hall.
St Mary’s Church, Herbrandston
Saturday, October 19th | 7pm | More Info
🎶 Green Jam
Live Music.
The Huntsman, Rosemarket
Saturday, October 19th | 8:30pm | More Info
🍂 Autumn Fair
Enjoy a day filled with a variety of stalls showcasing local goods, delicious tea & coffee, a pumpkin carving competition for all ages (bring your carved pumpkins), and exciting raffle prizes to be won.
Crymych Market Hall
Sunday, October 20th | 11am | More Info
👰 Wolfscastle Wedding Showcase
Explore the stunning wedding venue, meet the dedicated team, and discover everything you need for your dream wedding day. Enjoy an afternoon full of delicious canapés, greetings with lovely suppliers, and the venue wedding coordinators.
Wolfscastle Country Spa Hotel & Restaurant
Sunday, October 20th | 11am | More Info
🪙 Grand Treasure Hunt
Walking treasure hunt open to non members and suitable for all the family.
Mackerel Landing Stage, Milford Marina
Sunday, October 20th | 2:30pm | More Info
🕺 ‘Pembrokeshire Speakeasy’ Dance Classes
Fun retro dancing for all ages and abilities, no partner required and no pressure to join in.
HaverHub, Haverfordwest
Tuesday, October 22nd | 2pm | More Info
🗣️ Sound Socials
Panel discussion and networking event for musicians, photographers, filmmakers, and social media managers.
Ffwrn, Fishguard
Wednesday, October 23rd | 6:30pm | More Info
⛑️ Paediatric First Aid Course
If you require a 1 Day Emergency Paediatric Course attend on the 24th October, pass the Assessment and you will have a Level 3 certification with 3 years validity. If you require a Level 3 Paediatric First Aid Award, you'll need to attend a 2 day course, First day 24th October and second day 28th October.
St. Dogmaels Hall
Thursday, October 24th | 10am | More Info
💵 Free Antiques Valuation Day
Come along for a free, no-obligation valuation of your items.
New Hedges Village Hall
Thursday, October 24th | 10am | More Info
🎭 H.M.S Pinafore
Gilbert and Sullivan's comic opera HMS Pinafore is a hilarious tale of love, honour and duty.
The Boulevard Theatre, Milford Haven
Thursday, October 24th | 7:30pm | More Info
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