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Illuminated Festive Tractors
Puffin Photo Award, Fishguard Harbour History, New Year Events...
Daniel Price
December 26, 2024 • Estimated Reading Time: 13 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. I hope you are having a wonderful Christmas and looking forward to 2025!
In this week’s Pembrokeshire Scoop:
🚜 Illuminated Tractor Run
🐕 Puffin Photo Wins RSPCA Photography Award
🚢 History Made at Fishguard Harbour
⚽ Haverfordwest AFC to Unveil New 3G Pitch
🏊🏼♀️ Upcoming Events for the Week - New Year Parties and Swims
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The Scoop
The Pembrokeshire Illuminated Tractor Run took place on December 21st in aid of the Catrin Vaughan Foundation and Wales Air Ambulance. Having started at Clarbeston Road AFC, close to 200 illuminated tractors travelled to Pembrokeshire County Showground via Withybush Hospital and Haverfordwest High Street. The tractors looked fantastic in their bright lights and decorations.
(Image: Malcolm Richards Photography)
It was a spectacular sight and over £1,500 has been raised for the two charities so far. If you would like to make a donation, please click on this link → The Illuminated Tractor Run
Anwen Whitehead, 15, has won the overall award at the RSPCA Youth Photographer Awards for her fantastic photo of a puffin. The winning image was captured when Anwen, from Aberystwyth, was visiting Skomer Island to see the puffins. She named the photo ‘Daydreaming in the chamomiles’ and you can view it below.
(Image: Anwen Whitehead)
The description to accompany the photo reads ‘My long-anticipated first visit to Skomer Island in Wales exceeded my wildest dreams. I arrived on a misty morning, but the sun finally broke through the clouds in the afternoon, exposing a spectacular backdrop. I particularly like the warmth of the greens and contrasting colours of the adult puffin I captured among the chamomile found by the cliff edges.’
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Other News
History made at Fishguard Harbour as Irish Ferries docks for the first time
Wallis Pond, a a site of Special Scientific Interest, restored thanks to funding from Nestlé Waters UK
Haverfordwest Golf Club raises £3,322.29 for the Wales Air Ambulance
Christopher McEwen, chairman of Pembroke and Pembroke Dock ABC, cooks Christmas meal for over 100 veterans
Pembrokeshire branch of the Federation of Master Builders raises £3,000 for Adam’s Bucketful of Hope.
⚽ Haverfordwest County AFC to officially open brand new 3G playing surface on New Year’s Day
🏉 Narberth secure narrow win over Newcastle Emlyn to keep themselves above the WRU Premiership relegation zone
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🎭 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 27th | 2pm & 6pm | More Info
🎭 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
Friday, December 27th | 6pm | More Info
⛪ Tour of Rarely Seen Parts of the Cathedral
This is an opportunity to view some parts of this very special building that are rarely seen. You will be able to see rare remaining medieval paintings that would have originally covered the inside of the building with masses of colour plus many other hidden places within the Cathedral.
St Davids Cathedral
Saturday, December 28th | 11am | 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
Saturday, December 28th | 2pm & 6pm | More Info
🎭 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 28th | 2pm & 6:30pm | More Info
🗣️ The Return of the Light
Pembrokeshire storytellers share heart warming, family friendly stories in celebration of the gift of darkness and the return of the light.
Newport Memorial Hall
Saturday, December 28th | 6:50pm | 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
Sunday, December 29th | 2pm & 6pm | More Info
🎭 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
Sunday, December 29th | 2pm & 6:30pm | More Info
🔢 Rock and Roll Bingo
Grab your friends and family to try your luck at Christmas Rock and Roll Bingo. Enjoy a night of great music, laughter and amazing prizes.
Jacks at the Longhouse, Freshwater East
Sunday, December 29th | 5pm | More Info
🎄 Christmas Quiz
Get your thinking caps on for the Christmas themed general knowledge quiz £5 per team, max. 6 in a team. Please note due to the popularity of last year’s quiz you must make a booking for this event.
Newport Boat Club
Sunday, December 29th | 6pm | More Info
⛪ Tour of Rarely Seen Parts of the Cathedral
This is an opportunity to view some parts of this very special building that are rarely seen. You will be able to see rare remaining medieval paintings that would have originally covered the inside of the building with masses of colour plus many other hidden places within the Cathedral.
St Davids Cathedral
Monday, December 30th | 11am | More Info
🎭 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
Monday, December 30th | 2pm | More Info
🎉 New Years Midday Party
Fun-filled New Year's Eve Party perfect for the whole family. Activities include:
Crown decorating, meet & greet with the Rose Princess, dancing and party games, magical snow machine, and midday countdown with a spectacular balloon drop.
Merlin’s Magic, Haverfordwest
Tuesday, December 31st | 10:30am | More Info
🎭 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
Tuesday, December 31st | 2pm | More Info
🥳 New Years Eve Street Party
Legendary street party held in Fishguard on New Year’s Eve brings the whole County of Pembrokeshire together for a few hours to celebrate the beginning of the new year. Kidz Club at the Town Hall 2pm - 6pm.
Fishguard
Tuesday, December 31st | 6pm | More Info
🎉 New Years Eve Party
Live music with 3 Man Jam Band.
Pelcomb Inn, Pelcomb Cross
Tuesday, December 31st | 7pm | More Info
🥳 Carry on Tish! New Years Eve Party
Bring the Community Together: Celebrate New Year’s Eve with friends, family, and neighbours. Put on your best fancy dress, grab your friends, and get ready for a night of fun, music, and celebration.
St Ishmaels Sports & Social Club
Tuesday, December 31st | 8pm | More Info
🏊🏼♀️ New Years Day Swim
The St Davids Penknife Club New Years Day swim for charity but the festivities don’t stop there. Join the crowd of participants and supporters at The Farmers Arms in St Davids afterwards for a day filled with cawl, live music, and New Year’s Day quiz.
Whitesands
Wednesday, January 1st | 11am | More Info
🎱 New Years Day Pool Tournament
Are you ready to show off your pool skills and compete against players of all abilities?
The Cricketers, Pembroke Dock
Wednesday, January 1st | 11am | More Info
🏊🏼♀️ New Years Day Swim
The New Year’s Day Swim started in 1984 with 10 swimmers and in 2024, it grew to over 2,500 people going in the sea. The swim has developed into an incredible spectacle and is classed by Pembrokeshire County Council as a major event. It is also the biggest festive dip in the UK and to date has raised over £775k for charities.
Saundersfoot
Wednesday, January 1st | 12:30pm | More Info
🏊🏼 New Years Day Dip
This charity dip is a smaller, family event, and a great opportunity to bring your kids for their first dip! It’s also free of charge, but you are encouraged to get sponsorship to help raise funds for the Paul Sartori Foundation. With the customary leek and potato soup for all entrants, and a BBQ with bacon rolls, both available from the Paul Sartori Tent at West Angle Bay Car Park.
West Angle Bay
Wednesday, January 1st | 12pm | More Info
🎶 John S Davies Singers New Year Concert
A concert of seasonal music to celebrate the New Year.
St Davids Cathedral
Wednesday, January 1st | 2pm | More Info
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