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Carbage Run, Chapel Saved, Wimbledon Success...
Daniel Price
September 05, 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:
🥇 Haverfordwest Born Archer Wins Gold
🚗 Over 500 Cars in Carbage Run
💒 Historic Chapel Saved by Community
🛍️ FRAME Charity Shop One of Wales’ Best
🏆 Success at Wimbledon for Haverfordwest Tennis Players
🎸 Upcoming Events for the Week - Live Music and Wellness
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The Scoop
Jodie Grinham, originally from Haverfordwest, won gold in the mixed team compound final at the 2024 Paralympics in Paris. Paired with Nathan Macqueen, the duo beat Iran 155-151 to claim the gold medal, including a perfect score of 40 in the final end.
(Image: AP)
Grinham went one better than the silver medal she won in the same event in 2016 at the Rio games. It means she has won two medals at the 2024 Paralympics following a bronze in the individual compound event. Grinham achieved her two medals in Paris while pregnant and it is believed she is the first openly pregnant woman to win a Paralympic medal. It seems the baby behaved and didn’t kick during the crucial moments!
If you were out and about last Friday (27th August) you may have seen and heard members of the annual Carbage Run on the roads of Pembrokeshire. If you saw a brightly decorated car drive by with horns, sirens, and lights, you may have been confused at the time but it was a member of the 2024 Carbage Run.
(Image: Crafty Penguin)
The Carbage Run is a 5-day road trip through Europe in a car that is at least 15 years old and not worth more than 500 Euros. The adventure is more about having fun attempting to complete crazy assignments than speed and the drivers certainly seemed to be enjoying themselves as they gathered at Carew Airfield.
When the news emerged that Bethlehem Chapel in Newport was going to be put up for auction, it was met with dismay by local residents. Negotiations for a private purchase agreement failed and there was a risk the chapel could be purchased by a private owner, which would take it out of community use.
(Image: Natasha Ceridwen de Chroustchoff)
However, the local community worked together and the Canolfan Bethlehem Community Project placed the winning bid of £145,000. It took only 14 days for the community to raise the funds to win the auction and the chapel will be transformed into a Heritage, Arts, and Cultural Centre for Newport.
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Other News
Voting for the Pembrokeshire Volunteering Awards 2024 is open
Kilgetty Bike It 100 Charity Cycling Sportive raises £7,838.32 for Paul Sartori Hospice at Home and Haverfordwest High School South Africa Rugby Tour 2025
FRAME charity shop in Merlin’s Bridge recognised as one of the top six charity shops in Wales
Euros Edwards retires as watch manager of Crymych Fire and Rescue Station after 45 years of service
One More Time! fundraising campaign begins at Torch Theatre
Megan’s Starr Foundation to receive £20,000 from the Welsh Government to create coffee house in Pembrokeshire
Derek Brockway takes chance to get photo with celebrated Puffin Shuttle driver, Stacey Campbell
Local Business
🏨 The Grove Hotel of Narberth appoint new general manager
🤝 Deputy PM told of Pembrokeshire business support successes on visit to the Bridge Innovation Centre (BIC) in Pembroke Dock
Local Sport
⚽ Haverfordwest County AFC beat Newton to continue unbeaten start to the season
🥊 16 year old Brandon Kramer defies doctors and is set to become a qualified boxing coach
🏆 Pembrokeshire County Bowling Association win the Alec Crate Shield for the first time since 1954
🏏 Neyland successfully defend Pembrokeshire First Division cricket title
🎾 Haverfordwest Tennis Club players celebrate success at British Masters Closed Grass Court Championships at Wimbledon
🏏 Lawrenny Cricket Club beat Saundersfoot to claim Harrison-Allen Bowl title
⚽ Tenby’s Adam Hughes wins call-up to the Wales squad for the inaugural Transplant Football World Cup in Italy
What’s On This Week?
🧶 Craft Market
Great Wedlock Deer Park, Nr Tenby
Friday, September 6th to Sunday, September 8th | 10:00am | More Info
🤾♂️ Bowls 4 All
Hubberston and Hakin Community Centre
Friday, September 6th | 10:00am | More Info
🥙 Street Food Circus
National Events Deck, Saundersfoot
Friday, September 6th to Sunday, September 8th | 6:00pm | More Info
🍖 Medieval Harvest Supper
Red Onion Cafe, Fishguard
Friday, September 6th | Check with Venue | More Info
🎸 The Hoochie Coochie Band
St Davids RFC
Friday, September 6th | 7:30pm | More Info
🎭 Auditions for Junior Ensemble 2024
Vision Arts Studios, Haverfordwest
Saturday, September 7th | 10:00am | More Info
☕ Charity Coffee Morning & Table Top Sale
Memorial Hall, Clarbeston Road
Saturday, September 7th | 10:00am | More Info
🚒 Haverfordwest Fire Station Open Day
Haverfordwest Fire Station
Saturday, September 7th | 10:00am | More Info
🧘 Yoga & Nature Retreat
The Pentre Ifan Centre
Saturday, September 7th | 10:00am | More Info
🪈 Cleddau Flute Choir Garden Gig
The Old Point House, Angle
Saturday, September 7th | 1:00pm | More Info
🫖 Bottomless Tea Afternoon
Wolfscastle Country Hotel
Saturday, September 7th | 3:00pm | More Info
📖 The Icarus Ascent: Ghosts of the Matterhorn
Peppers, Fishguard
Saturday, September 7th | 6:00pm | More Info
🎹 Live Music from Mandy Painting
Twr y Felin Hotel, St Davids
Saturday, September 7th | 7:00pm | More Info
💅 The Ceri Dupree Show
Newport
Saturday, September 7th | 7:30pm | More Info
🎤 The South Wales Male Choir
St Davids Cathedral
Saturday, September 7th | 7:30pm | More Info
🎸 The Hoochie Coochie Band
The Lobster Pot, Marloes
Saturday, September 7th | 9:00pm | More Info
🎸 Loose Fit
The Bristol Trader, Haverfordwest
Saturday, September 7th | 9:00pm | More Info
🎸 BackTrack
The Castle Inn, Pembroke
Saturday, September 7th | 9:30pm | More Info
🧘 Goddess Kali Yoga Workshop
HaverHub, Haverfordwest
Sunday, September 8th | 10:00am | More Info
🌳 Nature Vibrations Wellness Day
Hilton Court Gardens
Sunday, September 8th | 10:00am | More Info
🔢 Cash Bingo
Pater Hall, Pembroke Dock
Sunday, September 8th | 6:30pm | More Info
👐 Introduction to British Sign Language
Various Locations
Monday, 9th September | Various Times | More Info
🤝 ASD Family Help Group
The Old Chapel, Tenby
Monday, 9th September | 10:00am | More Info
📱 Age Cymru - Help with Technology
Memorial Hall, Newport
Monday, 9th September | 10:00am | More Info
🍄🟫 Coastal Foraging Talk with Craig Evans
Twr y Felin Hotel, St Davids
Tuesday, September 10th | 6:00pm | More Info
📚 Poetry Performance Workshop
HaverHub, Haverfordwest
Wednesday, September 11th | 6:30pm | More Info
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