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Daniel Price
August 29, 2024 • Estimated Reading Time: 11 minutes
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In this week’s Pembrokeshire Scoop:
🦈 Rare Shark Spotted
🛜 New MRCC Communication Network
💐 Withybush Hopsital Garden
🏅 Pembrokeshire Represented at Paralympics
🥳 Upcoming Events for the Week - Last Chance to Enjoy Sunset Cinema!
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The Scoop
The 2024 National Whale and Dolphin Watch took place between July 26th to August 4th and there was a rare breed of shark spotted off the Pembrokeshire coast. A Thresher Shark, which can can live for up to 50 years and grow up to 6 metres in length was seen twice, once in St Brides Bay and once offshore from Grassholm Island.
(Image: Franco Banfi / WaterFrame / Getty Images)
Some of the other marine life spotted in Pembrokeshire waters during the watch included Risso’s Dolphins, Bottlenose Dolphins, Harbour Porpoise, Common Dolphins, Grey Seals, and a Fin Whale. However, the Thresher Shark stole the show and for anyone who enjoys the sea around Pembrokeshire, perhaps it is best to avoid watching ‘Jaws’ for the time being! (Thresher Sharks are not known to be aggressive towards humans)
The old radio network run on copper telephone wiring at Milford Haven Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) has been replaced by a new radio network. The Radio Network Infrastructure Replacement Programme (RNIR) started in the summer of 2020 and is set to continue across the UK over the next two years. The new system runs mostly on modern fibre cables but also line-of-sight microwave links in some areas.
(Image: HM Coastguard)
The new fibre-based hybrid radio network offers several benefits for MRCC and water users including communication with ships and leisure users, automatic ship tracking identification systems, co-ordinating search and rescue, and the launch of lifeboats.
The Willow Garden, a haven of nature at Withybush Hospital, officially opened this week. Hywel Dda UHB’s Chair Dr Neil Wooding planted a hawthorn tree in the garden as part of the opening ceremony, which was attended by those who made the garden possible. Funded by a Welsh Government ‘Local Places for Nature’ grant, the garden is 2,500 square metres and open to staff, patients, and visitors.
(Image: Hywel Dda)
Speaking about the new garden, Dr Wooding said, “As a health board we recognise the importance of improving the quality of the physical environments in which we work and provide care and increasing access to nature. “Improving the green spaces in and around our community and hospital sites will bring benefits to staff, patients, visitors, local communities and the natural living world.”
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Other News
“Time for Tenby” litter pick a success thanks to dedicated group of volunteers
Pembroke Dock Heritage Centre receives praise as Consultation for the draft priorities for culture is launched
Valero Pembroke Oil Terminal makes generous £4,000 donation to Angle RNLI Lifeboat Station
Pembrokeshire Housing & Homeless Youth Forum wins prestigious Good Practice Award
Martletwy YFC’s second annual tractor pull raises funds for Air Ambulance Wales, CRY, and Martletwy YFC
Pembrokeshire cyclist completes 4,985-mile tour of every national park in the UK
Pembroke Hwb social care centre given the go ahead thanks to Welsh Government grant
Local Business
🥕 Trade will continue at Wholefoods of Newport until buyer is found despite community purchase setback
Local Sport
🩹 Sian Vaughan-Evans from New Hedges named as one of only three Paralympics GB physios
🎯 Jodie Grinham of Haverfordwest to compete in Paralympics archery competition
🏏 Pembrokeshire Cricketers star in Wales Over 40s success against Worcestershire Over 40s
⚽ Haverfordwest County AFC maintain unbeaten record with strong defensive performances
🏏 Carew win crunch match against Neyland as race for Division 1 title hots up
🚤 Saundersfoot’s Sam Coleman and teammate Emma Kimiläinen top of UIM E1 World Championships
⚽ Goodwick United continue defence of First Division title with win but Hakin United look strong
What’s On This Week?
🖼️ Colours of the Coast Exhibition
Tregwynt Mansion
Friday, August 30th - Friday, 6th September | 11:00am | More Info
✍️ Creative Writing Session
HaverHub, Haverfordwest
Friday, August 30th | 2:30pm | More Info
🤣 Stand Up Comedy
Trehale Farm, Mathry
Friday, August 30th | 6:00pm | More Info
🎞️ Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone - Sunset Cinema
Pembroke Castle
Friday, August 30th | 7:00pm | More Info
🎸 TangleJack – Band Night
HaverHub, Haverfordwest
Friday, August 30th | 7:30pm | More Info
🎶 Growing Wild Festival
Dewslake Farm Campsite
Friday, August 30th | 8:00pm | More Info
🎞️ Dirty Dancing - Sunset Cinema
Pembroke Castle
Saturday, August 31st | 7:00pm | More Info
🎶 Tongue ‘n’ Groove
The Greyhound Inn, Haverfordwest
Saturday, August 31st | 8:00pm | More Info
🚗 Paul Sartori Pembrokeshire Car Run
Pembrokeshire County Showground, Haverfordwest
Sunday, September 1st | 8:30am | More Info
🧘♂️ Meadow Gong Sound Journey
Dewslake Farm, Lamphey
Sunday, September 1st | 10:30am | More Info
👰 West Wales Wedding Fayre
Haverfordwest Rugby Football Club
Sunday, September 1st | 11:00am | More Info
🎉 Pure West Radio's 'Its a Knockout!'
The Quins, Pembroke Dock
Sunday, September 1st | 12:00pm | More Info
❓ Quiz Night with Gabriel’s Dad
HaverHub, Haverfordwest
Sunday, September 1st | 6:00pm | More Info
💃 Learn to Jive
Merlin’s Bridge Community Hall
Monday, September 2nd | 7:00pm | More Info
☕ Coffee Morning in aid of St. David's Church, Hundleton
Pembroke Town Hall
Tuesday, September 3rd | 10:30am | More Info
😊 Age Alliance Wales Roadshow
HaverHub, Haverfordwest
Wednesday, September 4th | 2:00pm | More Info
📖 Poetry Performance Workshops
HaverHub, Haverfordwest
Wednesday, September 4th | 6:30pm | More Info
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