the newsletter - Amroth and District Community Association

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AMROTH
ARMS
Homecooked Food
Real Ales
Great Value
07989617425
The Pirate Café
- Good coffee
- Good food
- Warm welcome
In the heart of
Amroth village
01834 812757
AMROTH ARMS
A Warm,
Friendly
Welcome
To book
Amroth Castle
HOLIDAY CENTRE
- Right by the sea
- Own your own
holiday home
01834 812480
01834 813217
E.C.Thomas & Son
National Trust
The Shop at Colby
Garden Outdoor
Wildlife Home
Gifts & Books
Funeral Directors
Garden of Remembrance &
Chapel of Rest at Zoar
Memorials & Inscriptions
Pre-paid Funeral Plans
01834 812861
07818 098444
Open mid Feb – Oct.
10 – 5 Everyday
Stuart Lewis
Sky TV & Aerial
Services
DON’T CALL SKY…
CALL US
On
01834813007
07831839625
Osborne Village
Shop Amroth
- Newspapers
- Groceries
- Gifts and much
much more
01834 812948
KEITH LEWIS
& SONS
Summerhill
Building Services
07766 733016
01834 811089
Nigel Ayers
LISA’S
NEW INN
Electrical
Electrical Contractor
NICEIC Approved
For
Open all season
Home-cooked food
Varied menu
01834 812368
The Food and
Views
Tel: 01834812685
07967935474
At Telpyn Shooting
Ground
07810674966
WISEMAN’S
BRIDGE INN
SHORT CUTZ
All year welcome
Home-cooked food
Sunday roasts
Parties welcome
Quiz nights
01834 813236
Kath and Claire
welcome you
and your family
to our salon
01834 813276
ALL WELCOME
WISEMAN’S
BRIDGE SHOP
- Open all year
- Off-licence
- General grocery
- Newspapers
Adjacent to Inn
THE NEWSLETTER
Spring/Summer Edition 2012
Wiseman’s Bridge, Pleasant Valley, Stepaside, Summerhill, Amroth
Supported by Amroth and District Community Association
COME ALONG AND HAVE A GO !
Have you ever considered having a go at
indoor bowls?
Do you know that there are two venues
within our community; Llanteg Village Hall
and Amroth Parish Hall at Summerhill.
Indoor bowls is a sport that can be played
at many levels; social, local league, county
and national. The choice is yours.
Many Welsh internationals are young people dispelling the myth that indoor
bowls is a sport for 'oldies'
Summerhill is a social gathering and has been up and running just over two
years and was started with a taster evening. Several of the people who tried
the evening have been coming ever since. Some members of the Llanteg
club initially demonstrated and encouraged the new Summerhill recruits and
have continued to come on a regular basis.
We have been joined by players from outside the Amroth parish and holiday
makers from time to time and other bowlers and non-bowlers come along for
an enjoyable evening on a Tuesday from 7.00pm. Where else can you have
an evening of sport, keeping fit, tea and biscuits and a good laugh. You
don't need any equipment as you can play
in your socks and there are bowls at Summerhill.
Llanteg indoor bowls club play in the South
Pembrokeshire Friendly League. Between
September and March they play a match
most weeks and last year finished 2nd in the
League.
The Badgers Bowling Club also meet at
Llanteg and play in the Pembrokeshire League.
Their members can be eligible to play for the county and Wales.
You might get hooked! Be careful!
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THE COMMUNITY SUPPORTS LOCAL CHARITIES
AT WISEMAN’S BRIDGE INN - Thanks go to Mary and her Quiz
night for raising a terrific £130 for our Newsletter. She has raised
£1,614.10 since September in support of local charities. Well done all!
There will be no Quiz Night on 4th April and the last one will be 16th April.
AT THE NEW INN— £200 for Whizz Kids (Tom, Josh, Gareth—Amroth
Swim). Current total of monies raised over year will be announced in the
next few weeks.
AT LISA’S TELPYN - £1185 for Wales Air Ambulance, which includes
£250 donation from Amroth Slipway Assn. Many thanks to all involved.
AT THE AMROTH ARMS— December/January, funds raised for Parkinsons Disease. Quiz sheets and Quiz Nights + Swim raised over £2,500
Lifeboat Fishing Comp & Raffle raised £1,500
Air Ambulance Fishing Comp & Raffle raised £1,750—Well done to all.
Charity events coming up
NEW INN— Coffee/Cake morning each month to raise funds for various
Charities. Leanne will do Race for Life in aid of Cancer Research
LISA’S AT TELPYN
-
Monday 4th June, Fun Evening for Jubilee.
Buffet and Quiz—tickets £10 each in aid of the Stroke Association. For
tickets contact Lisa on 07810674966
THE AMROTH ARMS
- Events planned for RNLI: Air Ambulance;
Tinker’s Hill (Queen’s Diamond Jubilee); Coffee morning for St Elidyrs
Church. All our events are for nominated local charities. We are here for
the Community 365 days of the year.
THE PARISH HALL— Quilting Exhibition—16th June from 10.30
Entry FREE with raffle proceeds to Charity.
WISEMAN’S BRIDGE INN— A Quiz night will be held on Friday
20th April, with ‘quality’ fork cold buffet, including salmon, cold
meats and desserts—tickets £11 in aid of Macmillan Cancer
Support, available from 01834 810360 or from the Pub. Come
and enjoy a lovely meal and have a fun Quiz with friends.
27th April—Quiz Night and supper in aid of NSPCC
16th May—RNLI Spring Lunch
23rd May—W.I. Coffee Morning
Diamond Jubilee weekend—Events to be finalised—proceeds to
Tinkers Hill, Amroth
AMROTH BAY
HOLIDAYS
Friends or relatives visiting but nowhere to stay?
Try a luxury Caravan
Holiday
www.amrothbay.co.uk
TEMPLE BAR
INN
Warm and welcoming
Good Food till late
Family Room
01834 831259
Now under new
management
CROFTY TEA ROOMS
Open 7 days 1010-4
GREENHILL AVENUE
GARAGE
Easter Sunday Roast
Now selling Jewellery
Beads, Findings
Jewellery B’day Parties
Jewellery Workshop
01834 831437
Architectural
Services
Planning Applications;
Drawings ;New Build;
Conversions; Extensions
Low prices – high quality
Initial consultation free
T: 01834 831855
M: 07810 891375
E: [email protected]
CROFTY NURSERIES
GARDEN CENTRE
& Gift Shop
With Local Crafts
FREE LOCAL
DELIVERY
OPEN 9—
9—5.30 7 DAYS
Tel: 01834831437
KATE IMPEY
LBSH.RSHOM
Registered Homeopath
Complementary Therapist
For further information
Please call:-
01834 811961
07974 777108
Cut your motoring costs
Service and Repair
MOT Preparation
Local collection/delivery
01834 842007
07074842007
Stepaside Coachworks
Accident Repair Centre
All accident repairs
undertaken
including all insurance
work
Laser 4 wheel alignment
Diagnostics
Aircon Specialists
01834 812491
WATKINS BAKERY
STEVE FOSTER
Begelly
Est. 1920
Freshly baked bread rolls
baguettes
pies pasties
Open 8.30-5.00
Mon to Sat
Bathroooms, Kitchens
Utilities, floors etc.
Free quotations
given
Ceramic Tiling
01834 812170
Phone 01834 810481
mobile 07917401258
J.L.T. Designs
Interior Decoration &
COLBY GARDENS
TEAROOM
open 7 days
Imaginative Lunches
* Homemade cakes *
* Clotted cream teas *
* Fairtrade coffees *
01834 814163
Designs, Wallpapering,
Painting, Tiling
Small exterior maintenance. Holiday Props.
looked after/House
Sitting undertaken
07964775006
LOCAL BUSINESS SUPPORTING OUR
NEWSLETTER
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WHAT’S ON………...CONTINUED
ON………...CONTINUED
WISEMAN’S BRIDGE INN
The Wiseman’s Bridge shop is open all year for
papers, milk, bread and basics. See door for
opening times. Our sea-view function room is
available all year for fundraisers, celebrations and
dinners or meetings (subject to availability)
FOR ALL BOOKINGS
CALL 01834813236
WESLEY CHAPEL
PLEASANT VALLEY
Service each Sunday at 11.00 a.m.
May 6th Songs of Praise 8.00 p.m. with the
Harries family
Friday July 6th 2.00 p.m. Strawberry Tea at
Wiseman’s Bridge Inn for Chapel funds. This is a popular annual event.
Sunday Aug.5th 11.00 a.m. Chapel Anniversary Service
Sunday Sept.30th 11.00 a.m. Harvest Festival
Friday Oct.5th Harvest Supper at Wiseman’s Bridge
MEMORIES OF OUR LOCALS
Have you lived in the area for a long time? Would you like to contribute
an article about your memories for our Newsletter? Local people and
visitors alike, enjoy reading of others’ memories and experiences and
we would very much welcome your input to our local magazine. Please
contact the Editorial Team on 01834810360 if you feel you can contribute anything.
DOGS
There have been reports of sheep having
been attacked recently by dogs in the Amroth area, 2 having been killed and the latest
one was savagely attacked but she survived
despite her injuries. Please make sure your
dogs are under control and not allowed to
roam freely. Also there is a lot of dog fouling
on the stones at the beach and on the
grassy areas around the village, PLEASE clear up after your dog.
Mick Gulliford—Amroth
Peter Waddilove—Amroth
David Evans– Amroth
Vicky Bevan—Stepaside
Bob Cole—Llanteg
Congratulations Adriana (Short Cutz) and Fabiano
On the birth of your daughter Melissa
Congratulations Shirley and Rob (Telpyn), on
45 years of wedded bliss—1st April
TINKERS HILL SWAN RESCUE AND BIRD OF PREY
CENTRE
Maria intends to carry on with her
stalwart work.
“It is what David
wanted” she says. We want her to
know that her community will help her
in any way it can, to continue to do the work that has helped so many
suffering and needy birds over the years.
NEWSLETTER EDITORIAL TEAM
If you would like to get in touch regarding any aspect of our
Community Newsletter or to give us news items or ideas for
inclusion then please contact 01834 810360 or:
Steve Whitehead; Ann Green; Susan Evans; Morris North;
Stewart Treharne; Pauline Davies; Pat Sisson
THE NEXT NEWSLETTER WILL GO OUT AT THE
End of August 2012
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AUTUMN ENTERTAINMENT
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YOUNG PEOPLE’S ACTIVITY CLUB
THINGS GOING ON AT THE PARISH HALL
MONDAYS
Youth Activities 6.00 to 7.30
Womens’ Institute Every second Monday at 7.00 pm
Computers—Mondays 9.30 to 11.30
TUESDAYS
Gentle exercise—every week 9.30 to 10.30 and 10.30 to 11.30 am
Short mat bowls—7.00 to 10.00 pm
History Group—Last Tuesday in every month at 7.00 p.m.—phone 811972 for details.
WEDNESDAYS
FILM SHOW—every other week. Admission and refreshments
free—donations welcome. Doors open at 7.00 pm. Films start 7.30 pm
March 28 Remember Me (12) Romantic drama with Robert Pattinson and Emilie de Ravin
April 11 A Lonely Place to Die (15) Thriller with Melissa George and Ed Speelers
April 25 Breakfast at Tiffany's (PG) Romantic comedy with Audrey Hepburn and George
Peppard
May 9 The Help (12A) Drama with Emma Stone,Viola Davis and Octavia Spencer
May 23
War Horse (12A) Drama with Jeremy Irvine and Emily Watson
June 6 The Adventures of Tin Tin (The Secret of the Unicorn) (PG) Animated adventure with
the
voices
of
Jamie
Bell,Andy
Serkis
and
Daniel
Craig
June 20 The Artist (PG) Romantic comedy drama with Jean Dujardin and Berenice Bejo
July 4 The Descendants (15) Comedy drama with George Clooney and Shailene Woodley
July 18 The Iron Lady (12A) Drama with Meryl Streep and Jim Broadbent
August 1 Made in Dagenham (15) Comedy drama with Sally Hawkins and Miranda Richardson
August 15 Barefoot in the Park (PG) Comedy romance with Robert Redford and Jane Fonda
August 29 Tinker,Tailor,Soldier, Spy (15) Thriller with Gary Oldman and John Hurt
THURSDAYS
Card making: Every week 10.00 to 12 noon from April 19th
Summerhill Sewing Circle 1.00 to 5.00 pm. (No vacancies at present)
THURSDAY May 3rd Polling Station for local election
FRIDAYS
BINGO - Bingo will recommence on April 6th
COMMUNITY ACTION PLANNING
Wednesday 18th April at The Hall—Tuesday 24th April at Wiseman’s
Bridge. PLEASE COME ALONG AND SHARE YOUR VIEWS/IDEAS
We started again after the Christmas break on Jan. 16th with several new
children joining us. We have had some lively sessions and our new
helper Sylvia has brought in some excellent craft ideas, which she and Jill
have developed with the children. They have created hearts for Valentine’s Day from twigs and branches collected from the woods and decorated them with ribbons and flowers; made flags, posters and daffodil
badges for St. Davids Day; made crepe paper flowers and attached them
to twigs; Mother’s Day cards, posters and bead bracelets were created
and thanks to Sally and Cathy pancakes were made, tossed and eaten
with relish for Shrove Tuesday. Charlie managed to get onto the field for
games at the beginning of March, which the children loved having been
restricted to the hall with the dark evenings. We have a trip to Blue Lagoon planned and several craft activities for Easter before we close on
26th March. We will re-open on Monday 16th April at 6p.m. - 7.30p.m. with
the lighter nights, rugby, rounders and other games on the field, as well
as more indoor activities. Come and join us, it’s great fun and we always
welcome new helpers and ideas.
PEMBROKESHIRE SOUTH EAST ENERGY
In January, Steve Hack from Seren Energy, the group’s partner in the proposed
Wind Turbine Project, talked to the meeting about the work and surveys that
have been done so far and the fact that a planning application should be submitted within 6- 12 months.
In February, Robert Thornhill, the Development Manager of the Atlantic Array
Offshore Wind Farm in the Bristol Channel gave us an update on the project. It
will be sited about 13kms off Lundy, 16kms off the Gower and 14kms off the
North Devon Coast, so it is unlikely we will be able to distinguish much on the
horizon even on a very clear day. One round of public consultation has taken
place and the feedback has been inputted into the plans and influenced the project. A second round of public consultation will follow and be notified in the
press.
The group meets the 3rd Thursday every month at the Regency Hall, Saundersfoot at 7p.m. and everyone is welcome. There is no meeting in April, the next
meeting being the 17th May, but a visit to a Solar Farm in Cilgerran is planned
for the 25th April, if you are interested please contact Janet Roberts at
[email protected]
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Local history and heritage group
The group was saddened to lose one of its members, Mr Bob Cole who died in
January. In March we have Mr Rob Scourfield coming to speak to us on Below
the Landsker. In April Mr Mike Bennett will be speaking to us on mills which will fit
in with the project that the group has on-going at the moment. Outings planned for
the year so far are Civil War Pembroke and Chapel Bay Fort at West Angle.
Our History Group would like to collect your memories of living in or
visiting Amroth, for an exciting ‘living history’ project. Have your
memories captured forever, for others to share and enjoy over the
years. Please phone your memories to Sue on 811972 or email her at
[email protected] .
IT CAN’T HAPPEN WITHOUT YOU.
The Amroth and District Coast Care Group has continued its monthly clean-ups
throughout the winter, collecting approximately 12 bags of rubbish each time.
This month some members will be attending Rocky Shore Survey training to help
them support a national study of the effects of global warming on British marine
life. They will then be looking for help with their research from other local
volunteers. The next clean-up is scheduled for Sunday March 25th. Meet at 2
pm at the top of the footpath to Telpyn Beach. Volunteers are also invited to
attend a Keep Wales Tidy clean-up at Newgale beach on Thursday March 29th.
Meet at the main car park at 10 am. The Wales Coastal Path is due to be
officially opened on Saturday May 5th and along with other coast care groups we
have been asked to clean our bit of path as well as our beaches the weekend
before that. Meet at the start of the Pembrokeshire section of the path by the
New Inn on Sunday April 29th at 2pm.
For any further information please contact David or Jackie on 01834810245
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COLBY’S DEVELOPMENTS FOR 2012
Looking forward to 2012 at National Trust Colby Woodland Garden
Better Woodland for the Colby Estate.
The “Better Woodland for Wales” work has been forging ahead in
the Colby woodlands through the winter. Removal of the remaining non native conifers has been undertaken in Craig y Borion
woods. New forestry tracks into the woods have been created to
allow access for the modern machinery that makes the work affordable. Re-planting of native Oak, with some Ash, Wild Cherry
and native shrubs will be undertaken in the Autumn
The newly planted Oak trees will provide a home for more creatures (especially insects), than any other tree can, and over 300
species of lichens and 65 different species of mosses and liverworts grow on oaks. The wide range of moth species that live on
oaks provide food for the many bat species found in our woodlands.
The Woodland Garden itself is also going to see big changes, as groves of larch
trees will be felled to help prevent the spread of the plant disease Phytophthora
ramorum. Though the disease has not yet infected Larch here in the Colby woodlands, Forestry Commission advisors and plant disease experts at the Department of Food, Environment and Rural Affairs, all agree that the jump to Larch is
highly likely here too. The only way to prevent further spread is to remove most of
the Larch trees now before infection occurs.
The widespread re-planting already underway in the garden will now include a
large number of trees to replace the Larch, which will be taken out throughout
2012.
For the comfort of our early visitors, wood burning stoves were installed in both
the Bothy Tearoom and Information room over the Winter, so those who do brave
the weather, will be able to sit in front of a nice warm fire as they enjoy their coffee or look through the second hand book shelves.
The forest school initiative has been given a boost by pupils from Greenhill
School who have been giving us ideas on what they would like to see here at
Colby. Most of these ideas will be put into practice during 2012 as we develop the
area above the car park to provide natural play and exploration for school children
and all our visitors. Den building, tunnels, climbing trees, a ground maze, rope
swings and camp fires are just some of the ideas the pupils came up with. We’re
looking forward now to making it all happen!
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AMROTH COMMUNITY COUNCIL
It was agreed at the last meeting, that all proceeds raised over the weekend
would be for Tinkers’ Hill Swan and Bird of Prey Rescue Centre in
Amroth
SAT. 2nd June –
-
Wiseman’s Bridge Inn – Sand-castle building competition
The Pirate, Amroth – Treasure Hunt
SUN. 3rd June -
New Inn, Amroth – Children’s Activities – Band in evening
SUN/MON
3rd/4th June – Wiseman’s Bridge – Treasure Hunt
-
SAT/SUN/MON –
bar each night
WILDLIFE WATCH
Here we go again, spring is in the air,
great tits and thrushes can be heard calling.
The crow family i.e. rooks and jackdaws
are already paired up.
If two identical robins are tolerating each
other then they are also an
item.
Toads mating in a garden pond
Frogs were coming to garden ponds at the beginning of February with
toads from the beginning of March, spawning with long trails of eggs,
wrapped around pond weed.
During the winter there have been rare sightings of 23 glossy ibis in
and around Carew and regularly seen by the Milton Brewery Pub and
Carew Cheriton. They are migrating from Spain, and one hopes they
will stay and breed here.
Amroth Castle – Kids’ Treasure Hunt – Entertainment in
MON 4th – Beach Sports for children with Kids’ Barbecue on village main
beach
Pebble castle building competition
Stalls along the promenade (WI, Local crafts, cakes)
proceeds to Tinkers’ Hill - £10 for table. (Local craft people to
be contacted.)
Pig Roast – from 2.00 p.m.
Fireworks – 10.15 p.m. (Community Council)
Amroth Arms – Band in the evening
A Royal Quiz for families will be available across our patch prior to the
weekend. Entry will be £1.00. There will be three prizes for the best
scorers drawn on the day. (Councillor John James)
Radio Pembrokeshire to be informed of activities to give our weekend
plenty of publicity.
Nothing is finally confirmed, because of the length of time to the event and
people’s ideas and views are very welcome.
Sadly myxomatosis has been seen affecting the local rabbit population.
Both
tawny and barn owls have been heard
around the Summerhill area at
night. Barn owls are very much in de
cline because of a lack of a suitable
Elegant Ibis in flight
habitat, as barns/buildings are being converted and renovated without
any thought of suitable barn owl nesting alternatives. It will be a tragedy if barn owls are no longer in our area.
Meets every 2nd Monday at 7.00 p.m. in the Hall. The WI
is sad at the death of Gwyneth Palmer (nee Ellis) in Jan.
(our founder member)
May 23rd 10-12 Kingsmoor Group of W.I’s holding a coffee morning at Wiseman’s Bridge.
June 4th (Diamond Jubilee) - Bottle Stall on Amroth seafront—proceeds to Tinkers Hill. Later, possibly a treeplanting at crossroads and strawberry tea
July 11th—Annual outing to Aberglasney and on to Tro stre for an evening meal.
Sept.10th—Harvest Festival and Supper—7.00 p.m.
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WHAT’S ON THIS AUTUMN
EVENTS AT COLBY GARDENS
April Fri-Mon 6/7/8/9
Easter Trail 11—3.30
Hunt for clues hidden all over the woodlands and win a
Cadbury's egg
£1.50 plus normal admission.
April Wed 11/Thurs 12
Family Friendly Twilight Walk 6.30-8.30pm
Partnership PCNP
Discover the secret life of the woodlands as darkness falls.
£3.50 adults £2.50 children. Booking Essential.
May Sunday 6
Tree Story - Seed to Timber
A family discovery day to find out about all kinds of wood
and what it is used for.
Normal admission.
June Mon 4 Bank Hol
'Get Growing' with the Colby Gardeners 11-3.30
Family friendly day helping our gardeners with planting
trees and flowers.
Normal admission.
June Wed 6/Thurs 7
Family Friendly Twilight Walk 7.30-9.30pm
Partnership PCNP
Discover the secret life of the woodlands as darkness falls.
£3.50 adults £2.50 children. Booking Essential
Aug Weds & Thursdays Get Outside and Get Closer to Nature
Throughout August
Wildlife Adventures for all the family 11am-3pm
+ Bank Hol.Mon 27
Normal Admission + £2 to take part
Aug Wed 29/Thurs 30
Family Friendly Twilight Walk 7-9pm
Partnership PCNP
Discover the secret life of the woodlands as darkness falls.
£3.50 adults £2.50 children. Booking Essential
Oct Mon-Wed 29/30/31 Wild Woodland Adventures
Partnership PCNP 11-1 & 2-4 pm
Families can discover together how woodland creatures
are preparing for Winter £3 per person - includes admission.
Nov
Sat/Sun 17& 18
Winter Fair
BROADBAND SPEED
If you have a slow Broadband speed and would like this improved,
then please contact 01834 810360, and the Community Council
might be able to get some help for our area. WE NEED TO
KNOW WHO NEEDS HELP IN ORDER TO GET ANY ACTION
THE AMROTH ARMS
Home-made excellent food served lunch-times with
Sunday lunch a speciality. Always a friendly, warm
welcome.
For features and information see Pub or call
01834 812480 or 07989617425
THE PIRATE CAFÉ
Once again many thanks from all the Crew for supporting the
Pirate over the Winter. Locals and visitors report how much
they have enjoyed the warming soups and winter fayre and
they are grateful to the Pirate for helping to keep the village
alive during the winter months. The Crew look forward to
welcoming everyone over the summer months.
LISA’S RESTAURANT
Welcomes old and new customers. From Easter fresh
fish and seafood available. Open Weds./Thurs/Friday/
Sat. menu 11 to 5 pm. Thurs/Friday/Sat. a la carte by
appointment 07810674966 (6 to 8.30 pm)
Traditional Sunday lunch 12 to 4 pm.
THE NEW INN
We will have live music events over the summer months dates and times to be announced. Over winter months,
renovations have been made to upstairs dining area
creating stunning views over S’Foot and Tenby. 24th
March will see us opening for the summer season. We will
be holding Jubilee events on Sunday June 3rd.
All at The New Inn would like to say a big ‘thank you’ to all
locals who have supported us throughout the winter.
For all Bookings please call 01834812368.
DO YOU LIVE IN
PASIDE?
LLANTEG, AMROTH, SUMMERHILL, WISEMANS BRIDGE OR STE-
From March to October 2012 book a holiday at Amroth Bay Holidays for
your friends/relatives and get them 10% off the price—Caravan/Cottage Tel:
01834831259. Be sure to let us know if you live in the area.
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IN HIS OTHER LIFE……..
Dorian Rees (our postman) is again helping to organise the Pembrokeshire Charity Bike Ride
which takes place this year
on Sunday 12th August.
Dorian has been involved in
the running of the bike ride
for the past 4 years by organising the routes and updating the website.
This
year’s charities to benefit
from the event are:Pembrokeshire Alzheimer’s
Meningitis Trust (Hannah Gwilliam Trust)
Leukaemia Research Trust (Clare Williams Trust)
Last year, the Pembrokeshire Charity Bike Ride raised over £12,000
for 3 local charities and attracted over 350 cyclists to the event.
Since it began in 2001 the Pembrokeshire Charity Bike Ride has
raised over £118,000 with all charity money being spent within the
County. If anybody wishes to support this year’s event by taking
part in a great family day out, or donating money to the event,
please see Dorian or for more information please see the website at
www.pembsbikeride.co.uk
“I have been doing charity
cycle rides for over 20 years
including competing in all 10
British Heart Foundation bike
rides that took place in Pembrokeshire. I also completed
a solo ride in 2004 that involved taking a ferry to
Santander in Northern Spain and then cycling across the border in
to France and cycling 800 miles up to Roscoff in Brittany to catch a
ferry back to the UK raising over £1800 for Ward 10 at Withybush
Hospital. It was a great way to experience a country and of course a
good excuse to sample some of its fine wines along the way! I
would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone in the area for
always giving their generous support during my fundraising.”
Dorian Rees
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WISEMAN’S BRIDGE ROWING CLUB
WISEMAN’S BRIDGE ROWING CLUB have had one of their most successful years in 2011 with 25 members. Our women’s team have competed particularly strongly, bringing home winning trophies from
races at Cardigan and Ramsey.
A mixed team won the Haverfordwest/Dale marathon 22 mile race.
The form carried through to the
end of season’s Great River
Race, 22 miles along the
Thames, with excellent times
posted by both mens and
womens crews in difficult conditions. With their easy-to-spot luminous headbands you could be
sure to see Wiseman’s Bridge
rowers making an impact.
The Club has benefitted from the work of Peter Godwin, Club member, in
the development of a web forum which aids the organisation of both social and rowing activities The Club enjoys collaboration with Saundersfoot and Llanion Clubs which has enabled safe rowing during the winter
months being able to launch from the sheltered harbours. The Club recently underwent free training by the RNLI in how to deal with windy conditions and night time rowing. This was much appreciated. Email:
[email protected]
As we look forward to the new season from April 1st, we would like to
send thanks to our generous sponsors who have contributed hugely to
the continued success of the club—Karl Watson, Stepaside Heritage
Park, Coors Brewery, The Kemble family for use of their premises for
Club meetings and equipment storage, RNLI and the Milford Haven Port
Authority.
Plans for 2012: Celtic Challenge—90 miles across the Irish Sea; launch
of the new Club kit, Olympic and diamond Jubilee themed events.
For further details if you fancy having a go (first 2 rows are free!) please
contact the Club chairman, Phil Griffiths on 07770572463, or visit the
Club website at www.wisemansbridgerowingclub.co.uk