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Tenby's Medieval Tunnels, Mid Channel Rock Lighthouse Refit...
Daniel Price
September 19, 2024 • Estimated Reading Time: 13 minutes
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In this week’s Pembrokeshire Scoop:
🐍 Snake Spotting in Pembrokeshire
⛏️ Tenby's Medieval Tunnels
💡 Mid Channel Rock Lighthouse Refit
🏃♂️ Ironman Wales comes to Pembrokeshire
🥳 Upcoming Events for the Week - On Land’s Edge Festival
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The Scoop
If you don’t like snakes you might want to move on to the next story! Snake sightings in Pembrokeshire are being tracked and mapped by experts to better understand the creatures. Though most UK snakes are harmless, the venomous adder, with its zigzag pattern and red eyes, can be found here. Grass snakes, often olive green with a distinctive collar, are also spotted.
(Image: Benny Trapp)
So far in 2024, Pembrokeshire has 17 snake sightings, including several adders. The map helps residents know where these slithery critters might be hanging out along their walking routes. If you see a snake in the wild or in your garden, the RSPCA advise you do not disturb them.
Beneath Tenby’s charming surface lies a labyrinth of medieval tunnels, dating back to the 1400s. Hidden behind a Boots store, one such tunnel chamber was once used by Tudor merchants for storing goods like wine and coal. These tunnels are steeped in history, with legend claiming they helped a young Henry Tudor escape King Richard III’s soldiers during the War of the Roses.
(Image: Daniel Price)
While the myth’s accuracy is debated, the fascinating underground network continues to intrigue, offering a glimpse into Tenby’s rich past. Presenter Dewi Prysor explored this underground labyrinth, revealing how it stretches from merchant houses to the harbour, possibly aiding secretive escapes centuries ago.
The Mid Channel Rock lighthouse, known as "the Pole," has guided over a billion metric tons of shipping into Milford Haven for nearly 60 years. Recently, it underwent a major refit to strengthen its structure, including a 25-ton steel sleeve and reinforced legs. The lighthouse, which has faced fierce storms over the years, also provides critical weather data.
(Image: The Pembrokeshire Herald)
Engineers completed the complex project amidst strong winds and challenging seas. The revamped lighthouse will continue to be a vital beacon for ships entering the port, ensuring safe navigation for years to come.
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Other News
RNLI mascot Stormy Stan is hiding in Tenby shop windows…can you find him?
Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Penfro welcomes pupils for the first time
Carew Castle shortlisted for several prestigious awards at the 2024 Croeso Awards
Children's Skittles Day at Pembroke Power Station Sports and Social Club raises £240 for charity
Unique St John's Bible gifted to St Davids Cathedral
Hay Shantymen deliver fantastic performance and raise £1,700 for the Tenby lifeboat station
Marloes Sands Beach ranked as the best beach in Wales and fourth best in the UK
Saundersfoot and Tenby enjoy success at Wales in Bloom awards
Maenclochog named as one of the 20 best secret villages to live in the UK by The Times
Local Business
💵 Pembrokeshire engineer receives £100,000 in funding to develop waste baling business idea
👓 Specsavers to expand into larger premises in Haverfordwest
🏆 Bluestone National Park Resort nominated for two categories in British Travel Awards
🏠 Mike Thomas of South Meadow Homes Ltd awarded the Seal of Excellence for his work in Pembroke
🛥️ Falcon Boats of St Davids named in top four best seaside boat trips in the UK
Local Sport
🏌️♂️ Pembrokeshire golfers enjoy plenty of success at Wales Golf Finals Week
🏃 Ironman Wales comes to Pembrokeshire
🚤 Cleddau Waterski Race provides thrilling end to the season
⚽ Goodwick United and Hakin United maintain unbeaten start to the season
🏉 Pembroke Dock Harlequins come out out on top in derby
⛳ Tenby Golf Club lift the Steve Bond Cup with victory over Langland Bay
👟 New 3G pitch to be installed at Greenhill School with Cymru Football Foundation funding
What’s On This Week?
🧑🌾 Building Healthy Living Soil Workshop
Dewi’s Acre, St Davids
Friday, September 20th | 10am | More Info
🤣 Comedy Night
Trehale Farm, Nr Mathry
Friday, September 20th | 6pm | More Info
🏮 Art Afoot Lantern Parade (OLE)
The Parrog and onwards to Fishguard Square
Friday, September 20th | 6:30pm | More Info
🎭 Dancing the Landscape (OLE)
Theatr Gwaun, Fishguard
Friday, September 20th | 8pm | More Info
🪩 Retro Club
HaverHub, Haverfordwest
Friday, September 20th | 9pm | More Info
🪩 Mari Mathias Live (OLE)
Ffwrn, Fishguard
Friday, September 20th | 9pm | More Info
🚂 Trainmaster Pembrokeshire
Penally Village Hall
Saturday, September 21st | 9:30am | More Info
🎭 FADDS Youth Promenade Theatre (OLE)
Theatr Gwaun, Fishguard
Saturday, September 21st | 9:30am | More Info
🎨 Colours of the Coast (OLE)
Goodwick Scout Hut
Saturday, September 21st | 10am | More Info
🪧 Community Banner Making Workshop
HaverHub, Haverfordwest
Saturday, September 21st | 10:30am | More Info
🎾 Pickleball Club
Bloomfield House Community Centre, Narberth
Saturday, September 21st | 10:30am | More Info
⛪ St Madoc’s Church Reopening
Haroldston West
Saturday, September 21st & Sunday, September 22nd | 11am | More Info
🔊 Silent Seas (OLE)
Ocean Lab Aquarium, Goodwick
Saturday, September 21st | 11am | More Info
🏊♂️ Festival Sea Swim (OLE)
The Parrog, Goodwick
Saturday, September 21st | 11am | More Info
🏊♂️ Goodwick Brass Band (OLE)
Fishguard Square
Saturday, September 21st | 11am | More Info
🎞️ Carreg Coast (OLE)
Theatr Gwaun, Fishguard
Saturday, September 21st | 11am | More Info
💐 Flower Workshop: Hand-Tied Bouquet with Dahlias
Roch Castle, St Davids
Saturday, September 21st | 11:30am | More Info
🎶 Wozza's World vs Sonic Sounds
The White Hart Community Inn, St Dogmaels
Saturday, September 21st | 6pm | More Info
🎶 Festival Folk Evening (OLE)
Theatr Gwaun, Fishguard
Saturday, September 21st | 7pm | More Info
😂 Robin Morgan - The Spark
Torch Theatre, Milford Haven
Saturday, September 21st | 7:30pm | More Info
🎶 Twmpath and DJ Set at Ffwrn (OLE)
Ffwrn, Fishguard
Saturday, September 21st | 9pm | More Info
🎶 Hoochie Coochie Band
The Galleon, Broadhaven
Saturday, September 21st | 9pm | More Info
🏃 Ironman Wales
Tenby
Sunday, September 22nd | 7:30am | More Info
✍️ Creative Writing Workshops (OLE)
Theatr Gwaun, Fishguard
Sunday, September 22nd | 10am | More Info
📖 Young People’s Poetry Workshop (OLE)
Peppers, Fishguard
Sunday, September 22nd | 1pm | More Info
🎭 The Ugly Duckling (OLE)
Theatr Gwaun, Fishguard
Sunday, September 22nd | 2pm | More Info
🧵 Swanning Around (OLE)
Theatr Gwaun, Fishguard
Sunday, September 22nd | 3pm | More Info
✏️ Sketching on the Gwaun (OLE)
Gwaun Valley, Lower Town bridge
Sunday, September 22nd | 3pm | More Info
🗣️ Simffoni Mara (OLE)
Theatr Gwaun, Fishguard
Sunday, September 22nd | 7:30pm | More Info
🎤 Yourythmics
Torch Theatre, Milford Haven
Sunday, September 22nd | 7:30pm | More Info
☕ Macmillan Coffee Morning
Royal Oak, Fishguard
Tuesday, September 24th | 10am | More Info
🥕 Eat Well for Less - Cookery Demo
Giraldus Community Centre, Manorbier
Tuesday, September 24th | 2:45pm | More Info
🕰️ Lambston Parish History Exhibition
Sutton Baptist Chapel, Near Haverfordwest,
Wednesday, September 25th | 4pm | More Info
🤝 Paul Sartori Foundation Annual General Meeting 2024
Pembrokeshire College, Haverfordwest
Wednesday, September 25th | 5:30pm | More Info
🧘 Yoga Studio Gong Sound Journey
Pembroke Yoga Studio
Wednesday, September 25th | 7pm | More Info
🎭 Tachwedd
Torch Theatre, Milford Haven
Wednesday, September 25th to Saturday, September 28th | 7pm | More Info
🛜 One Collective Networking
HaverHub, Haverfordwest
Thursday, September 26th | 9:30am | More Info
⁉️ Charity Quiz Night
Tenby Bowling Club
Thursday, September 26th | 7:30pm | More Info
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