The Unexpected Journey

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. With Halloween and Bonfire night over, thoughts are turning to Christm….perhaps we shouldn’t go there just yet!

In this week’s Pembrokeshire Scoop:

🛶 Unexpected Trip from Pembrokeshire to Ireland

🐕 Dogs Join Tenby Surf Lifesaving Club

🎭 ‘That'll Be The Day’ Raises Over £9,000 for Charity

⚽ Haverfordwest AFC Set New Undefeated Record

 🎸Upcoming Events for the Week - Blues Festival, Markets, and Fairs

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That'll Be The Day performed at Folly Farm raises more than £9,000 for Paul Sartori Hospice at Home

Community Champion and Silver Gilt awards for Saundersfoot in Britain in Bloom

Huge sustainable cities built from recycled Lego by children across Pembrokeshire

Milford Haven School the first to achieve Investors in Carers Gold Level award

Large black cat, ‘the size of a Labrador’ spotted in Crundale

🛒 Kilgetty Co-op reopens following store revamp

📺 Abergwaun Hotel in Fishguard featured in Channel 4's Four in a Bed

⚽ Hakin United keep pressure on Goodwick United with win over Milford United

🏉 Tenby United complete league and cup double over Waunarlwydd

⚽ West Wales Cup Round Two results

⚽ New undefeated record set by Haverfordwest AFC as they beat Flint Town United

🏏 Neyland A continue good start to the Men's Indoor Cricket Division One season

🏠Property of the Week🏠

Two-bedroom apartment overlooking Broad Haven Beach.

• Stunning views of Broadhaven beach

• Balcony

• Two bedrooms

• En-suite shower room

• Family bathroom

Offers in the region of £250,000. Click HERE for further details.

• 🎄 Kids Christmas Craft Workshop

  Join a fun after school session to create some fabulous festive crafts. Materials will be provided and staff will be on hand to help produce some yuletide masterpieces. Festive drinks and cakes will be available to buy.

  Nest Tearoom, in Carew Castle Walled Garden

  Friday, November 8th | 4pm | More Info

• 🍴 Moroccan Night

  Authentic Moroccan Tagine, with roast chicken, chargrilled vegan "chicken" or homegrown squash. Pomegranate and herb couscous and Moroccan salad sides.

  All for £17.50 pp.

  Red Onion Garden Cafe, Fishguard

  Friday, November 8th | Contact Venue for Time | More Info

• 🍽️ Blas Restaurant Tasting Menu Evening

  Indulge in a mouth-watering five-course tasting menu, welcome cocktail and live music from Harpist Georgina Cornock.

  Blas Restaurant Ffordd Caerfai, St Davids

  Friday, November 8th | 6:30pm | More Info

• 🔢 Fundraising Bingo Night

  St David’s Church, Prendergast hosts a bingo night.

  Haverfordwest Cricket Club

  Friday, November 8th | 7pm | More Info

• 🎲 Peaky Blinders Themed Casino Night

  The Havens Events Crew brings a Peaky Blinders themed Casino Night. Dress up, try your luck, and enjoy live music by The Numbers Racket.

  Broad Haven Village Hall

  Friday, November 8th | 7pm | More Info

• 🎶 Melting Pot presented by Music at Pembs

  Check out the best young bands and songwriters in Pembrokeshire including Slak, Skeng, Ambertone, Glare, and Jonesy.

  Pembrokeshire College, Haverfordwest

  Friday, November 8th | 7pm | More Info

• 🎸 Tenby Blues Festival

  A weekend of wonderful Blues in all its forms featuring around 50 acts in over 20 venues, most of them with free admission. Tickets available to purchase online and from the Festival Box Office in the De Valence from 2pm on the Friday of the Festival. Click ‘More Info’ for the full programme of events.

  Various Venues in Tenby

  Friday, November 8th to Sunday, November 10th | Various Times | More Info

• 🎶 Buddy Holly and the Cricketers 2024

  All Holly’s hits and classics from his rock ’n’ roll pals are played live on stage by five amazing young actor-musicians, who always delight crowds with their fabulous show.

  Torch Theatre, Milford Haven

  Friday, November 8th | 7:30pm | More Info

• 🎶 The Lightning Thief: Percy Jackson Musical

  Adapted from the best-selling book The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan and featuring a thrilling original rock score, The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical is an action-packed mythical adventure "worthy of the gods"

  Boulevard Theatre, Milford Haven

  Friday, November 8th & Saturday, November 9th | 7:30pm | More Info

• 🎭 Binderella

  A performance of dynamic storytelling and Welsh folk music performed by The Ragged Storytelling Collective.

  HaverHub, Haverfordwest

  Friday, November 8th | 7:30pm | More Info

• 🎶 Moss Audio

  Tribal sound journey through Techno, psytech, dark prog and deep & hypnotic sonic spaces.

  Trewern Arms, Nevern

  Friday, November 8th | 9pm | More Info

• 🗣️ Archaeology Day 2024

  A full-day event, hosted by the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority, offering a rare opportunity to delve into the region's archaeological discoveries.

  Pembrokeshire College, Haverfordwest

  Saturday, November 9th | 9:30am | More Info

• 🎁 Gift and Craft Market

  Many fantastic stalls with gift and treat ideas. Free parking, free entry, and dogs welcome.

  Great Wedlock Deer Park

  Saturday, November 9th | 10am | More Info

• 🎄 Camrose and Roch Playgroup Christmas Fair

  Quality stallholders and lots of activities for the younger visitors plus crafts, raffle, refreshments, stalls, and special guests.

  Camrose Community Centre

  Saturday, November 9th | 10am | More Info

• 🎄 Christmas Fair and Market

  Including crafts, candles, wood turning, bows, doorstops, jewellery, and much more.

  HaverHub, Haverfordwest

  Saturday, November 9th | 10am | More Info

• 🎖️ Remembrance Open Day

  Pembroke and District Male Voice Choir, ‘KFOR and Kosovo+25’ Exhibition, and military memorabilia. Meet the staff, veterans, and volunteers.

  VC Gallery, Pembroke Dock

  Saturday, November 9th | 10am | More Info

• 🎭 The Smartest Giant in Town

  This heart-warming tale about friendship and helping those in need is brought to life in a musical, puppet-filled adventure.

  Torch Theatre, Milford Haven

  Saturday, November 9th & Sunday, November 10th | Various Times | More Info

• 🎶 Yogfest

  This 25th Anniversary show will feature performances by Kryophere, Concrete Beach, Order Sixty-Six, Persona B, Last Chance Heroes, and Hallowed Existence.

  HaverHub, Haverfordwest

  Saturday, November 9th | 6pm | More Info

• 🎶 4th Street

  4th Street come from the heart of the South Wales valleys. Gaining much critical acclaim during their time together, this band has made their mark on the Welsh unsigned music scene.

  Regency Hall, Saundersfoot

  Saturday, November 9th | 7pm | More Info

• 🎶 Make a Song and Dance of It

  This annual Amnesty International Fundraiser is always a a fun affair with great music, dancing and inspirational speakers reminding us of the importance of preserving our fundamental human rights in a civilised society.

  Rhosygilwen, Cilgerran

  Saturday, November 9th | 7:30pm | More Info

• 🎶 An Evening of Entertainment at Crug Glas

  An evening of entertainment featuring the fantastic Paul Sartori Community Choir and magic show from professional magician David Hitchcott, compered by the enigmatic Brian Harries. Money raised for the Paul Sartori Foundation.

  Crug Glas Country House, Near St Davids

  Saturday, November 9th | 7:30pm | More Info

• 🎶 The Freudian Slip Band

  Live Music.

  The Old Coach House, Fishguard

  Saturday, November 9th | 10pm | More Info

Remembrance Sunday

• 🚑 STA Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid

  You will learn basic first aid, efficient CPR, and how to use a defibrillator on children.

  St Dogmaels Hall

  Monday, November 11th | 9am | More Info

• 🤝 ASD Family Help Benefits Workshop

  A workshop to help explain about benefits, what you can claim for, and how to claim.

  The Old Chapel, Lower Frog Street, Tenby

  Monday, November 11th | 11:45am | More Info

• 🤱 Pembrokeshire Baby Bank Pop Up Shop

  Due to a surplus of items, Pembrokeshire Baby Bank are holding pop up shop events. Fill a bag for £4.

  Golden Grove School, Pembroke

  Monday, November 11th | 1:30pm | More Info

• 🍰 Afternoon Tea and Concert

  Come and join the fantastic Slipway Ukes as they continue their fundraising for charity of the year, The Paul Sartori Foundation (This event is now sold out).

  The St Brides Bay Hotel

  Tuesday, November 12th | 2pm | More Info

• 💃 ‘Pembrokeshire Speakeasy’ Dance Classes

  Simple Swing and Gentle Jive. Fun Retro dancing for all ages. Rudimentary steps to get you on the floor to feel alive and socialise, gently learning to dance for mental wellbeing and self esteem.

  HaverHub, Haverfordwest

  Tuesday, November 12th | 2pm | More Info

• 🖌️ Fashion Painting Masterclass – Week 2

  This is the second week of a 4-week fashion painting masterclass with Steve Mandy. Please contact the venue if you want to join having not participated in the first week.

  HaverHub, Haverfordwest

  Tuesday, November 12th | 6pm | More Info

• 🎶 Samana

  An all artist curated event where Samana will bring an intimate carnation to listeners, with piano, guitars, bodhran and vocals, along with string accompaniment. Offering an evening of profundity, set in the sacred circle of the round.

  Newport Memorial Hall

  Tuesday, November 12th | 7:30pm | More Info

• ⁉️ Quiz Night

  South Pembrokeshire Sharks quiz night. Teams with minimum of 4 and maximum of 6 players, £2.50 per person entry. Spot Prize for best team name. All proceeds to the South Pembrokeshire Sharks U16’s tour.

  Tenby United RFC

  Wednesday, November 13th | 7pm | More Info

• 😂 Comedy Night

  Join your MC, the legendary Gareth Morris from This is A Stand Up, as he welcomes to the stage three of the most popular comedians on the South Wales Circuit – Mike Reed, Rob Hughes and Andrea Woollard.

  Giraldus Centre, Manorbier

  Wednesday, November 13th | 7pm | More Info

• 🗣️ Su Pollard: Still Fully Charged

  Meet Su and her accompanist live on stage to celebrate her 50 years in show business with a night of hilarious laughter, fabulous songs and wonderful stories.

  Torch Theatre, Milford Haven

  Wednesday, November 13th | 7:30pm | More Info

• ⁉️ Pub Quiz

  Test your knowledge and enjoy a fun evening while raising funds for Merched Y Môr.

  The Ship Inn, Trefin

  Wednesday, November 13th | 8pm | More Info

• 🗣️ Pembrokeshire Funding Fair & PAVS AGM

  Talk to a fantastic selection of local and national funders. Find out more about particular sources of funding and whether they might be suitable for your community group. Includes a light breakfast reception.

  Queens Hall, Narberth

  Thursday, November 14th | 9am | More Info

• 👏 Open to All Autumn Conference

  Join the celebration of 2024’s achievements and learn from specialists on accessibility and inclusivity. Hear how local organisations have adapted their business to be ‘open to all’ and meet others who are passionate about creating an ‘inclusive Pembrokeshire’.

  Llys-y-frân Visitor Centre

  Thursday, November 14th | 9:30am | More Info

• 🤱 Pembrokeshire Baby Bank Pop Up Shop

  Due to a surplus of items, Pembrokeshire Baby Bank are holding pop up shop events. Fill a bag for £4.

  Hubberston and Hakin Community Centre

  Thursday, November 14th | 10:30am | More Info

• 🤝 Fundraising Event for Marie Curie

  Free buffet lunch, musical entertainment, and presentation with Tara from Marie Curie Nursing Care. All monies raised donated to Marie Cure Nursing Care.

  Hubberston and Hakin Community Centre

  Thursday, November 14th | 1pm | More Info

• 🎄 Wolfscastle Christmas Fayre

  Enjoy some delicious mince pies while visiting the stalls who will be waiting to show you their lovely businesses.

  Wolfscastle Country Hotel & Spa

  Thursday, November 14th | 5pm | More Info

• 🤝 The Narbelles WI

  Monthly meeting of Narbelles WI, featuring guest speakers, activities, refreshments, friendship, fun, and laughter.

  Bethesda Baptist Church, Narberth

  Thursday, November 14th | 7pm | More Info

• 🎭 The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe

  Vision Arts brings the literary classic that has fascinated all ages for almost 75 years to their stage with this magical production of theatre. Imagination meets the stage through flurries of snow and magnificently majestic puppets.

  The Boulevard Theatre, Milford Haven

  Thursday, November 14th to Saturday, November 16th | 7:30pm | More Info

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