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Troublesome Salt, Parties, Panto, and Visits from Santa...
Daniel Price
December 19, 2024 • Estimated Reading Time: 14 minutes
Good morning, this is Pembrokeshire Scoop. We bring you the upcoming events and positive news stories from Pembrokeshire every Thursday and it takes just 5 minutes to read. We are in the final week before Christmas, sit back, relax….no chance, there are Christmas parties, festivals, workshops, and markets to enjoy!
In this week’s Pembrokeshire Scoop:
🚢 Fishguard to Dublin Ferry
⚡ Salt to Blame for Electricity Interruptions
🍽️ Free Christmas Dinners from Helping Hands
⚽ ‘Bootroom’ Open for Football Boot Donations
🎅🏼 Events - Christmas Parties, Panto, and Visits from Santa
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The Scoop
Residents of Fishguard may have noticed a new arrival to the port this week as the Stena Adventurer has been rerouted from the Dublin to Holyhead route. Having seen a ferry leaving Fishguard port and heading in a different direction to the usual ferry to Rosslare, it was time to investigate. Unfortunately, Holyhead Port is closed due to storm damage until at least the 15th of January and Fishguard Port has stepped in to help.
(Image: Jackie Charlton)
In addition to freight, the Fishguard to Dublin route is also open to motorists and foot passengers, providing a rare opportunity for people in Pembrokeshire to travel directly by ferry to the Irish capital.
Following Storm Darragh, many homes across Pembrokeshire have been experiencing flickering electricity and unusual sounds. Some residents have also seen sparks on the powerlines. The reason for this is a build up of salt on the power lines following the storm.
As the salt burns off the power lines it causes a reaction and that leads to the sparks on the lines and the interruption to electricity in homes. This is known as “corona discharge” and you can find out more about that using this link and clicking on ‘Noise from lines’.
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Other News
Bus timetable changes to be introduced in January 2025
The Three Amigos and Dollies deliver toys and make donation to Withybush Hospital
Lorna and Billy, from Helping Hands, offer free Christmas dinners for people in need
Ysgol Casblaidd celebrates 190th birthday with pupils learning about school life back in 1834
⚡ Haush Ltd, a green energy firm, to set up headquarters in Milford Haven
🏗️ Two phase project, leading to a new visitor and community hub, progressing well in Pembroke
🍃 Pembroke Green Hydrogen plant given planning approval with aim to reduce carbon emissions
⚽ Kilgetty record 3-0 win over Milford United to move into top half of Division One
🏏 Neyland A recover from loss of early wickets to continue unbeaten run in the indoor cricket league
⚽ Haverfordwest County AFC launch ‘Bootroom’ for the donation and recycling of used football boots
🏉 Scarlets come out on top by just 1 point in fantastic Pembroke derby
🏠Property of the Week🏠
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Traditional design and period features
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Family bathroom with bath and shower
Views overlooking the estuary
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🎭 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
Various Days | Various Times | More Info
🎄 Christmas Party with Tickle Tunes
Join Tickle Tunes for festive fun. The party starts at 10am for 2+ years, with a special party for babies at 11.15am.
HaverHub, Haverfordwest
Friday, December 20th | 10am/11:15am | More Info
❄️ Winter Solstice Storytelling Ceremony
Join the ceremony for the moment in-between, between "letting go" and "sowing the new". The dark void of rebirth, where our deeper truths can become visible and our inner voice more easily be heard.
Fachongle Isaf, Cilgwyn
Friday, December 20th | 5pm | More Info
🎄 Christmas Get Together
Stand up comedian followed by disco and karaoke. Buckets of beers for the table, Christmas themed buffet, Christmas decorated tables.
The Cricketers, Pembroke Dock
Friday, December 20th | 7pm | More Info
🎄 Christmas Party
Celebrate Christmas in the Black Diamond Room with a tasty Christmas carvery, followed by a sweet board, and dancing into the night.
Hook Sports and Social Club
Friday, December 20th | 7:30pm | More Info
🎅 Trainmaster Christmas Party
An extra long 90 minute session filled with the usual track, trains and ride on toys, plus festive craft station, reindeer food station, Christmas music, hot drinks, mince pies, and a gift to take home.
Lamphey Village Hall
Saturday, December 21st | 9:30am/11:30am | More Info
🎄 Christmas Food and Craft Market
Lots of lovely stalls, local producers, hot food, entertainment and general merriment.
St Davids Rugby Club
Saturday, December 21st | 10am | More Info
🎅 Welsh Christmas Traditions Festival
A festival day of workshops, music, and activities centred around Welsh midwinter traditions.
Span Building and Scout Hut, Narberth
Saturday, December 21st | 10:30am | More Info
🎄 Children’s Christmas Party
Party games, disco, food, visit from Santa.
Prince of Wales, Pembroke Dock
Saturday, December 21st | 11am | More Info
🎅 Father Christmas Comes to Picton
Walk through the winter wonderland, with elf doors to discover. The castle will be beautifully decorated and you will be greeted by Mother Christmas by a roaring fire before meeting Father Christmas.
Picton Castle
Saturday, December 21st | 12pm | More Info
🎄 Christmas Fete
Discover Santa’s grotto, raffle, tombola, stalls, games, and refreshments. All funds raised will go towards supporting Parc y Llyn nursing home.
Letterston Hall
Saturday, December 21st | 12pm | More Info
🎅 Purely Magical Christmas Grotto
Meet Santa, meet the elves, professional photos, chocolate gifts, magical decorations and more.
Riverside Shopping Centre, Haverfordwest
Saturday, December 21st | 12pm | More Info
🎄 Kids Party
Hot dogs, chocolates from Santa, fun and games.
Vale Inn Clubhouse, Fishguard Holiday Park
Saturday, December 21st | 4pm | More Info
🎶 Winter Solstice: Arcadia Roots
To celebrate Winter Solstice, light up the depths of winter with the incredible Arcadia Roots and friends.
Manorbier House
Saturday, December 21st | 7pm | More Info
🎄 Christmas Bash
Enjoy a festive night out before the Christmas holidays begin. Drinks, incredible music and a fully decked-out venue, an evening not to be missed.
HaverHub, Haverfordwest
Saturday, December 21st | 7:30pm | More Info
🎅 Father Christmas Comes to Picton
Walk through the winter wonderland, with elf doors to discover. The castle will be beautifully decorated and you will be greeted by Mother Christmas by a roaring fire before meeting Father Christmas.
Picton Castle
Sunday, December 22nd | 12pm | More Info
🎄 Elf Party
Christmas disco, party games, visit and gift from Santa. Come dressed as an elf (optional).
The Cricketers, Pembroke Dock
Sunday, December 22nd | 12pm | More Info
🎅 Festive Afternoon Tea
Indulge in a selection of assorted sandwiches and cakes, complemented by your preferred choice of Loose Leaf Hoogly Tea.
Roch Castle
Sunday, December 22nd | 2pm | More Info
🎄 Santa’s Toy Workshop
The Pembroke and Pembroke Dock Lions have arranged for Santa and some of his helpers to visit with his Toy Workshop. Go along and tell Santa what you want for Christmas.
Tesco Superstore, Pembroke Dock
Monday, December 23rd | 10am | More Info
🎅 Father Christmas Comes to Picton
Walk through the winter wonderland, with elf doors to discover. The castle will be beautifully decorated and you will be greeted by Mother Christmas by a roaring fire before meeting Father Christmas.
Picton Castle
Monday, December 23rd | 12pm | More Info
🎄 Festive Afternoon Tea
Talented Vocalist Elinor Crane performing, including seasonal savouries, finger sandwiches, cakes and pastries, traditional scones.
Hotel Plas Hyfryd, Narberth
Monday, December 23rd | 1pm/2:30pm | More Info
🎅 Children’s Christmas Party
A fun afternoon full of games, activities, and treats, with party food, face painting, and gifts.
The Centre Simpsons Cross
Monday, December 23rd | 4:30pm | More Info
🎄 Christmas Bingo
Event is to raise funds for Milford Athletic Football Club, bar open and raffle.
Pill Social Centre, Milford Haven
Monday, December 23rd | 6pm | More Info
🎅 Santa’s Toy Workshop
The Pembroke and Pembroke Dock Lions have arranged for Santa and some of his helpers to visit with his Toy Workshop. Go along and tell Santa what you want for Christmas.
Tesco Superstore, Pembroke Dock
Tuesday, December 24th | 10am | More Info
🏊🏼 Tenby Boxing Day Swim
Tenby’s Boxing Day Swim this year will have a special ‘superhero’ fancy dress theme for fundraisers – to pay respects to voluntary lifeboat crew members, as part of the RNLI’s 200th anniversary.
North Beach, Tenby
Thursday, December 26th | 11am | More Info
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