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Thousands of Trees Planted, King's Award...
Daniel Price
November 28, 2024 • Estimated Reading Time: 15 minutes
Good morning, this is Pembrokeshire Scoop. Now is the time if you want to experience Christmas markets, with many fantastic events taking place this week!
In this week’s Pembrokeshire Scoop:
🌳 6,500 Trees to the Rescue
👑 Pembrokeshire Company Wins King’s Award
🏆 Bluestone Win at 2024 British Travel Awards
⚽ Haverfordwest AFC Set New Record Points Total
🎄 Upcoming Events for the Week - Big Christmas Markets this Weekend
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The Scoop
Around 6,500 trees have been planted along the Western Cleddau river in a bid to reduce nutrient pollution and improve water quality. A project run by Natural Resources Wales (NRW), the trees will soak up excess nutrients from agricultural land run off. The work took contractors Coed Porffor/Purple Trees five days to complete and over 1000m of fencing has been installed to prevent livestock accessing the river.
(Image: NRW)
With the Western Cleddau facing significant water quality challenges, Andrew Lewis, from NRW’s Marine Projects team said: “In years to come, these trees will act as an important filter, reducing the amount of excess nutrients reaching the Western Cleddau, that are impacting the Special Area of Conservation river and estuary.”
The King’s Award for Enterprise is the most prestigious business award in the UK. On the 12th of November, FRIO UK of Pembrokeshire were presented with the award by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Dyfed, Miss Sara Edwards. FRIO UK is based in Little Treffgarne and is the creator of the world’s first patented medication and insulin-cooling wallet.
(Image: FRIO UK)
The crystals inside the wallet activate when wet and keeps medication cool whatever the weather. The company now exports to over 70 different countries and was one of only 11 Welsh businesses to receive the award in 2024.
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Other News
Saundersfoot coffee morning raises over £850 for Guide Dogs Cymru
Litter-Free Zone launched in Milford Haven
Ben James of Tenby wins ‘Community Responder of the Year’ award
Best Sausage in Wales awarded to Prendergast Butchers in Haverfordwest
🏩 Penally Abbey Hotel named as one of the most romantic venues in the UK
🏆 Bluestone win Best Small Company award for UK Parks and Lodges Holidays at British Travel Awards 2024
🛍️ Narberth one of Britain’s best high street hotspots for independent shops
🏌️ New2Golf Winter Programme unveiled at South Pembrokeshire Golf Club
⚽ Record points tally for Haverfordwest AFC following draw with Bala Town
🏉 Haverfordwest edge out St Davids in Pembrokeshire Cup quarterfinal
🏏 Neyland continue dominance in Men’s Indoor Cricket League Division One
🏠Property of the Week🏠
Three-bedroom bungalow with huge potential in Maenclochog.
Large gardens
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🔨 Tin Embossed Christmas Ornaments Workshop
You will learn how to emboss on lightweight metal using specialist tools and achieve different marks and textures using other objects. You will leave the workshop with 3-5 handmade decorations or a garland with 5 motifs that you’ve created.
Twr y Felin, St Davids
Friday, November 29th | 10am | More Info
🎄 Queens Hall Christmas Market
Three days of unique gifts, crafts, and food & drink for your Christmas shopping, all under one roof. Meet Santa between 10.30am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-3.30pm on stage in the Main Hall on Saturday 30th November.
Queens Hall, Narberth
Friday, November 29th, Saturday, November 30th & Sunday December 1st | 10am | More Info
🎅 Pembroke Castle Christmas Market
Santa arrives on Friday evening at 6:30pm and will be in his grotto for Saturday and Sunday from 10:30am to 3pm. There will be over 80 stalls of quality gifts, art, jewellery, food, drink, and fashion
Pembroke Castle
Friday, November 29th, Saturday, November 30th & Sunday December 1st | 10am | More Info
🎄 Christmas Market
In aid of Tý Shalom House, with raffle, and refreshments by D’s Teas
Fishguard Town Hall
Friday, November 29th & Saturday, November 30th | 4pm Fri, 10am Sat | More Info
🎅 Christmas Market
A chance to shop for quality items from the local producers, supporting pancreatic cancer UK
Pembroke Town Hall
Friday, November 29th, Saturday, November 30th, & Sunday, December 1st | 11am | More Info
🎄 Glow Christmas Illuminations
Enchanting light displays create a magical welcome for all the family as you approach the Walled Garden, with Nest Tearoom serving all your festive favourites. The Castle is dressed for Christmas, with new areas open and atmospheric new displays for 2024
Carew Castle
Various Days | Various Times | More Info
🎄 Quay Notes Christmas Concert & Carols
Quay Notes Christmas Concert & Carols, join the choir after for mince pies and mulled wine. Donations for Church Fund and Paul Sartori.
St Marys Church, Carew
Friday, November 29th | 7pm | More Info
🤣 Comedy Club
A night of comedy featuring three top acts from the UK comedy circuit, Sam Williams, Amy Mason, and Harriet Dyer
Torch Theatre, Milford Haven
Friday, November 29th | 7:30pm | 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.
Boulevard Theatre, Milford Haven
Friday, November 29th | 7:30pm | More Info
🐦 Pembrokeshire Bird Group Conference 2024
Talks on Nightjars in Pembrokeshire, Island biosecurity for Wales, British Trust for Ornithology update, Strom Petrels in Wales, 40 years of birding in Pembrokeshire, and Skomer update
Pembrokeshire College, Haverfordwest
Saturday, November 30th | 9:30am | More Info
🎅 Tenby Christmas Market
Arts, crafts, gift stalls, hot & cold food and drinks, fairground rides, festive DJ, live singers, salvation army choir
Tudor Square, Tenby
Saturday, November 30th | 9:30am | More Info
🪛 St Dogmaels Repair Cafe
Get broken household items fixed, enjoy a tea and cake in the warm, and a chat whilst you wait. All free but donations welcome. This month there are also tips on accessing pension credit.
St Dogmaels Memorial Hall
Saturday, November 30th | 10am | More Info
🎄 Festive Fresh Wreath Making Party
The Workshop party will be small and intimate with limited spaces available. Everything will be provided for you to create your very own festive wreath.
Cambrian Inn, Solva
Saturday, November 30th | 10am | More Info
🎅 Needle Felt Gnome or Gonk Workshop
Learn the fascinating craft of 3D needle felting with Mic Rushen of HeartFelt Solva. Using a barbed needle and sheep's wool, sculpt your own cute Christmas gnome.
Hilton Court Gardens
Saturday, November 30th | 10am | More Info
🔨 Tin Embossed Christmas Ornaments Workshop
You will learn how to emboss on lightweight metal using specialist tools and achieve different marks and textures using other objects. You will leave the workshop with 3-5 handmade decorations or a garland with 5 motifs that you’ve created.
Twr y Felin, St Davids
Saturday, November 30th | 10am | More Info
🎅 Christmas Craft Fair
Support small local business, enjoy refreshments and cakes, kids crafts table, and face painter
Pennar Hall
Saturday, November 30th | 10:30am | More Info
🎄 Winter Market
The Old Sorting Office hall will be filled with local traders, providing you with all you need for Christmas presents and gifts
HaverHub, Haverfordwest
Saturday, November 30th | 11am | More Info
🎅 Riverside Winter Fair
A vibrant celebration of history, music, and community spirit at the inaugural Riverside Winter Fair
Haverfordwest
Saturday, November 30th | 11am | More Info
🎄 Christmas Lampshade Making Course
A festive evening of lampshade-making and holiday cheer including beautiful festive fabrics, complete lampshade kits, scrumptious cake & tea/coffee
Oh Crumbs, Narberth
Saturday, November 30th | 6pm | More Info
🏉 An Evening with Zinzan Brooke
With food from the Bearded Chefs, comedian and Compere Lenny Dee, plus rugby auction
Hook Sports and Social Club
Saturday, November 30th | 7pm | More Info
🎺 Choro Choro Choro
Choro is the vibrant beating heart at the core of Brazilian music. The Final Aberjazz Event of 2024
Peppers, Fishguard
Saturday, November 30th | 8pm | More Info
🎶 Green Jam
Live music
The Railway Inn, Johnston
Saturday, November 30th | 8:30pm | More Info
🎶 80s Disco Night UV Party
Mammoth DJ is back with his highly successful 80s music themed UV party.
Expect all the 80s classics including movie sound tracks and much more.
Wear white.
The Hean Castle, Saundersfoot
Saturday, November 30th | 9pm | More Info
🎄 Nolton Coast Christmas Extravaganza
A two-day Christmas extravaganza at Nolton Coast Farm
Nolton Coast
Sunday, December 1st | 10am | More Info
🎅 Crug Glâs Christmas Fayre
Santa's grotto, over 20 stallholders, delicious treats, and country house tours
Crug Glâs Country House
Sunday, December 1st | 10am | More Info
🎯 Darts Tournament
Monthly darts tournament in Aid of HaverMensShed.
Greyhound Inn, Haverfordwest
Sunday, December 1st | 3pm | More Info
🎄 Advent Concert
A festive evening of carols and music with performances by Ar Ôl Tri and Aled Wyn Davies.
Pisga Chapel, Llandisillio
Sunday, December 1st | 4:30pm | More Info
🎄 Nolton Coast Christmas Extravaganza
A two-day Christmas extravaganza at Nolton Coast Farm
Nolton Coast
Monday, December 2nd | 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, December 3rd | 2pm | More Info
🎵 Healing Sound Bath with Emma
Be bathed in the beautiful healing vibrations of gongs, crystal and Himalayan bowls, shamanic drum, solfeggios and the harp among other wonderful instruments
Ty Sanctaidd Roundhouse
Wednesday, December 4th | 7pm | More Info
🎺 Jazz Jam Sessions
Open to audiences to listen and enjoy the evening
Peppers, Fishguard
Wednesday, December 4th | 7:30pm | More Info
🔢 Bingo
All funds raised go to Haverfordwest Youth Team for their upcoming Ireland tour in April 25
Haverfordwest Rugby Football Club
Thursday, December 5th | 6:45pm | More Info
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