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Daniel Price
November 21, 2024 • Estimated Reading Time: 16 minutes
Good morning, this is Pembrokeshire Scoop. It was inevitable we would have to start talking about Christmas and there are many Christmas related events this weekend. Don’t worry, for those taking the ‘Bah Humbug’ approach, there are still plenty of other activities and events to enjoy!
In this week’s Pembrokeshire Scoop:
🎣 Wales’ First Boat Angling World Champion
🏆 Inspirational Poppy Receives Award
🐭 Rare Dormice Discovered in Pembrokeshire
☕ New Cafe Lounge Opens in Haverfordwest
🎅 Upcoming Events for the Week - Christmas Fairs & Literature Festival
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The Scoop
Wales was yet to have a boat angling individual world champion but that changed when Gareth Protheroe tasted success at the 59th World Senior Boat Angling Championships. The event was held at Crosshaven, County Cork, Ireland and came with its fair share of drama.
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The event took place in October but it was not until this week that the official results were announced. A dispute about an ineligible angler caused the delay but the result has now been confirmed and Gareth, from Cold Inn near Kilgetty, said, “Truthfully, it’s still sinking in. It’s fantastic and means more than you could ever imagine.”
Poppy Brown from Tenby received the Young Heart Hero Award at the British Heart Foundation’s awards ceremony. The event was held at Chessington World of Adventures and Poppy was presented with the award for the incredible strength and courage she has shown dealing with hypoplastic right heart syndrome.
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It’s a condition Poppy has had since birth and she has faced 10 operations, despite being only 4 years old. One of the operations took 11 hours and a week in intensive care yet Poppy made an amazing recovery in just a week. Her dad, Ben, said, “We’re so proud of her. She’s a little warrior, an inspiration, and my hero.”
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Other News
Rare dormice found in Nevern
New art trail to be launched in Fishguard and Goodwick
Derek Burton of St Dogmaels lifts 127kg Bodach stone from the ground onto its plinth
Waldo Lounge cafe bar to open in Haverfordwest as part of Western Quayside development
Ffynnon Homestore of Newport named as one of the top 50 independent design shops in the UK by House and Garden Magazine
The Shoe Box in Saundersfoot saved by new owner Julie Jones
The Manor Town House in Fishguard wins Good Hotel Guide Editor’s Choice award
The Wolfscastle Country Hotel and Spa named as the best boutique wedding venue in Wales
Quarry Park Camping in Haverfordwest wins award for Best Campsite in South Wales at the 2024 Camping and Glamping Awards
🥊 Mikey O'Sullivan from Fishguard wins bronze medal in the 55kg class at the World Boxing Organisation World Championships in Colorado
⚽ Carew hit 16 goals in thrashing of Herbrandston in Division One
🏉 Tenby United claim seventh win of the season in Division One West
🏆 Sport Pembrokeshire Awards Finalists announced
🏏 Neyland A beat Pembroke B by 73 runs in Indoor Cricket Division One
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📖 Fishguard is LIT
This is the first literature focused festival to take place at West Wales Arts Centre and will involve a book launch, readings, writers workshops, and delicious local food.
West Wales Arts Centre, Fishguard
Friday, November 22nd & Saturday, November 23rd | Various Times | More Info
🎭 A Christmas Carol
The FADDS version of this classic and wonderful tale of Christmas Spirit. Join the group as they accompany Scrooge through his past, present and future to find the true meaning of Christmas.
Theatr Gwaun, Fishguard
Friday, November 22nd & Saturday, November 23rd | 2pm/7pm | More Info
🔮 A Night of Mediumship
With international spiritualist medium, Lee Mills.
The Buffs Club, Kilgetty
Friday, November 22nd | 7pm | More Info
🔢 Charity Bingo Night
Prizes to be won and proceeds to Adam’s Bucketful of Hope Support Centre
Broad Haven Village Hall
Friday, November 22nd | 7pm | More Info
🎶 Anastasia The Musical - Youth Edition
Anastasia: The Musical is the spectacular new musical about discovering who you are and defining who you’re meant to be. This 60-minute adaptation of the Broadway hit is specially tailored for young actors.
Boulevard Theatre, Milford Haven
Friday, November 22nd & Saturday, November 23rd | 7:30pm | More Info
🎭 The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists
This is a play told through humour and wit, the hymns and the Music Hall songs of the era and the portrayal of the grimness of their world.
Merlin Theatre, Haverfordwest
Friday, November 22nd & Saturday, November 23rd | 7:30pm | More Info
🎤 Haverfordwest Male Voice Choir
A thoroughly enjoyable evening of singing and to top it off a complimentary bowl of Cawl with be available to all those in attendance. (Sold Out)
Hook Sports and Social Club
Friday, November 22nd | 8pm | More Info
🎶 West is Best
A house party with a dash of madness featuring Dapper Cadavers and Union Sounds.
Trewern Arms, Nevern
Friday, November 22nd | 9pm | More Info
🎄 Christmas Gift Market
In addition to the market, there is a cinema with children’s Christmas films and shows plus a Christmas picture trail.
Great Wedlock Deer Park
Saturday, November 23rd & Sunday, November 24th| 10am | More Info
🎅 Christmas Fair
Join Little Pigs at Home for crafts, handmade items, and delicious treats.
Canolfan Hermon, Glogue
Saturday, November 23rd | 10am | More Info
🎄 Christmas Fayre
Fabulous Christmas goodies including gonks, jewellery, preserves, woolly knits, candles, and much more.
HaverHub, Haverfordwest
Saturday, November 23rd | 10am | More Info
🎅 Christmas Fair
Browse for gifts from a variety of stalls located in and around the castle, enjoy a glass of mulled wine, and soak up the festive atmosphere.
Picton Castle
Saturday, November 23rd | 10am | More Info
🎄 Christmas Stall and Raffle
To include bacon roll, cake, coffee, and tea.
Prendergast Church Hall
Saturday, November 23rd | 10:30am | More Info
🏮 Lantern Making Workshop
Create beautiful lanterns for the big Pembroke Lantern Parade on the 30th of November.
Foundry House Community Centre, Pembroke
Saturday, November 23rd | 11am | More Info
🛍️ Craft Fair & Table Top Sale
Stalls offering amazing crafts, local food producers, and pre-loved second hand goods.
Giraldus Centre, Manorbier
Saturday, November 23rd | 11am | More Info
🗣️ A Recipe For Christmas: Jo Thomas
Jo Thomas will be chatting about her books, her background and how she gets inspired by living in Pembrokeshire.
Chapter One, Narberth Museum
Saturday, November 23rd | 2pm | More Info
👕 Table Top Sale
Table top sale of quality goods and clothes. Tea, coffee, and cake also available. All proceeds in aid of Solva Care, Solva Memorial Hall, and Solva FC.
Solva Football Clubhouse
Saturday, November 23rd | 2pm | More Info
🤔 Family Quiz
All proceeds with go to Fishguard Thunderbolts, basket meals available from £6.
Vale Inn, Fishguard Holiday Park
Saturday, November 23rd | 6pm | More Info
🎶 Fundraising Event to Support Merched y Môr
Come enjoy a night of great music from the incredible Buffalo Smoke Band, all while supporting an amazing cause.
The Ship Inn, Trefin
Saturday, November 23rd | 7pm | More Info
🎶 Kris Drever
Hugely admired as a solo artist, collaborator, and member of folk superstars Lau,
Drever is a phenomenal and prolific artist.Rhosygilwen, Cilgerran
Saturday, November 23rd | 7:30pm | More Info
🏮 Lantern Making Workshop
Create beautiful lanterns for the big Pembroke Lantern Parade on the 30th of November.
Dewslake Farm Campsite, Lamphey
Sunday, November 24th | 11am | More Info
🎄Christmas Fayre
Over 20 stalls, hot refreshments, kids corner, mulled win, Santa visit, and meet some alpacas. Raising funds for Shalom House.
The Phoenix Centre, Goodwick
Sunday, November 24th | 11am | More Info
🎞️ Summerhill Film Night - Thelma
Tea, coffee, and cake available before the film. Bring a cushion for your added comfort.
Amroth Parish Hall
Sunday, November 24th | 2pm | More Info
🎅 Sparkle the Elf & Santa's magical Christmas party
Fun and games with Sparkle, chances to win prizes, soft play, and meet Santa.
Merlin’s Magic, Havefordwest
Sunday, November 24th | 3:30pm | More Info
🎅 Christmas Fayre
The beautiful St Brides Castle is opening the doors to their very first craft fayre. Lots of lovely amazing crafters attending so come along and browse some beautiful gifts.
St Brides Castle
Monday, November 25th | 10am | More Info
✍️ Free Writing for Children Workshop
The workshop will be presented by award-winning author Eloise Williams and is free to attend.
The Riverside Library, Haverfordwest
Monday, November 25th | 2pm | More Info
🎄 Christmas Craft Fayre & Coffee Morning
Hosted by the Pembroke and Pembroke Dock Lions, featuring knitted goods, wood products, homemade cakes, jewellery, tombola, and Christmas hamper raffle. Proceeds will help people in the local community.
Pembroke Town Hall
Tuesday, November 26th | 10am | More Info
💃 ‘Pembrokeshire Speakeasy’ Dance Classes – Session 4
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 26th | 2pm | More Info
🖌️ Fashion Painting Masterclass – Week 4
This is the final 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 previous weeks.
HaverHub, Haverfordwest
Tuesday, November 26th | 6pm | More Info
🦺 Elf & Safety
Elf & Safety will raise awareness of the increase in accidents/injury over the festive season, including common festive season accidents, fire safety, road safety, and first aid.
Haverfordwest High VC School
Wednesday, November 27th | 6pm | More Info
🗣️ Nature and Marine Energy in Focus
Nature and Marine Energy in Focus brings together leading experts in marine energy and environmental conservation to examine how we can achieve progress in generating renewable energy from the marine environment while preserving the natural world.
Torch Theatre, Milford Haven
Wednesday, November 27th | 7pm | More Info
🗣️ 1647: The Poorest Hee
A lively retelling of the C17th Civil War featuring the Levellers and the fight for the right to vote. With generous helpings of comedy.
West Wales Arts Centre, Fishguard
Wednesday, November 27th | 7:30pm | More Info
☕ Coffee and Crafts
Skills swap shop and coffee morning with crochet, painting, resin art, macrame, and more.
Hubberston and Hakin Community Centre
Thursday, November 28th | 10:30am | More Info
🎶 Elf The Musical
This modern day holiday classic is sure to make everyone embrace their inner elf. After all, the best way to spread Christmas Cheer is singing loud for all to hear.
The Boulevard Theatre, Milford Haven
Thursday, November 28th to Saturday, November 30th | 2:30pm/7:30pm | More Info
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