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11 PRINCE OF WEAVES
Royal visitor at Melin Tregwynt
14-15 ON THE WATER
Experiencing the coastline by kayak
22-23 LEST WE FORGET
Marking 100 years since the
start of the First World War
24 TOY STORY
A visit to Newports dolls house
and toy museum
28-29 IF THE CAP FITS
Pembrokeshire College celebrates
Graduation Day
35-37 ONE REMARKABLE DAME
Reporter Jenny Hanson meets
Dame Stephanie Shirley,
a self-made, multi-millionaire
philanthropist.
44-45 CALENDAR DAYS
Local photographers capture
Pembrokeshire in pictures.
52-53 CARNIVAL SPIRIT
We take a look at one of
the countys many fun carnivals.
58-59 BACK IN TIME
Lamphey Bishops Palace
steps back to wartime Britain.
64-65 MANS BEST FRIENDS
Meet two canine companions
who are changing lives.
66-67 PRETTY IN PINK
Runners of all ages pull on
their trainers for Race for Life
69 WHEEL APPEAL
A magnifcent motor to
look out for
70 WHATS ON
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UMMER has arrived and with it the opportunity for Pembrokeshire
and its people to shine. Its been hot, hot, hot in recent weeks and as
always the team at Pembrokeshire County Living have been out and
about making the most of what the area has to offer.
In this issue our reporters rub shoulders with royalty, interview a dame
who is one of the most truly inspirational people you are ever likely to meet,
and look at some of the remarkable stories uncovered as Pembrokeshire marks
100 years since the start of the First World War.
Reporter Amy Jones heads out on the water to try one of the countys
thrilling coastal activities, sea kayaking, and we take a trip to a gem of a
museum with its own toy story.
We have pictures from Milford Haven Carnival, Race for Life and
Pembrokeshire Colleges graduation celebrations, plus Lamphey Bishops
Palace steps back in time to the Second World War.
Our team meet two of mans best friends with a nose for lifesaving, track
down a magnifcent motor thats double the fun, and we take a look at the
some of the events coming up through August and September.
There really is something for everyone to enjoy.
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THERE were bitter-sweet
celebrations at the last Teddy Bears
picnic for Withybush Hospitals
Special Care Baby Unit held in July
at Scolton Manor.
Staff at the unit, closed this
month, hold a party every year for
babies and their families who have
had lifesaving care on the unit.
Parents at the event expressed
nothing but praise for SCBUs
nurses and the unit as well as
extreme disappointment at plans
to close the unit and move cots to
Carmarthen.
Most of Withybushs dedicated
nurses will be transferring to the
Glangwili unit.
Families attending the event
included Gemma Moseley and
Scott Mills with their 16-month-old
son Kielan, who stayed at SCBU
when he was born at 32 weeks.
It was a lot of strain on the
family but without Withybush
SCBU it could have been a lot
worse, said Gemma.
Carys Lewis from Brynberian
highlighted how quickly a
pregnancy can turn high risk when
she told of going into labour at 26
weeks.
After ten weeks in Singleton
and Withybush, 14-and-a-half-
month-old Ifan is doing well, and
Carys said being able to visit him
twice a day in Haverfordwest made
a big difference.
They were so nice in
Haverfordwest. We made some
good friends. Its just such a shame
its closing, she said.
WORK is progressing well on St
Davids brand new RNLI lifeboat
station.
The contract to build the state of
the art facility has been awarded to
BAM Nuttall, which took over the
site in early June.
The project includes a
boathouse and slipway for the new
Tamar class lifeboat with additional
space to accommodate the smaller
D-class inshore lifeboat.
The boathouse will include
modern facilities including a drying
room for kit and better provision
for crew training and equipment
maintenance.
There will be improved access
to the station which is important
for the delivery of equipment
and, more importantly, for the
evacuation of casualties brought in
by the lifeboat.
The cost of construction at the
St Justinians site is approximately
9.5 million and the RNLI will
shortly launch a community
fundraising appeal towards the
overall cost.
St Davids new Tamar class
lifeboat arrived in April last year
and has been kept on a mooring,
so that the enhanced capability of
the new lifeboat could be deployed
whist the planning and construction
processes were completed.
The 2.7 million lifeboat is
called RNLB Norah Wortley and
has been funded by the generous
bequest of Diane Mary Symon.
An RNLI spokesman said:
We would like to thank the local
community for their patience as we
provide the necessary base for 21st
century life-boating.
Life savers
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IT has been rumoured for years, but
there is now photographic proof of
big cats in Pembrokeshire!
While witnesses have told
of black panthers roaming the
countryside, one of the countys top
attractions has become the frst to
put big cats on display with Folly
Farms new pride of African lions
settling in well after moving from
Longleat Safari Park in Wiltshire
last month.
The Begelly adventure park and
zoo took delivery of adult male lion
Hugo, his mate, Luna, and their four
cubs, Sola, Zahra, Alika, and Ebele
on July 15.
Rosie Badger, the newly
appointed lion keeper, said:
Everybody at Folly Farm was so
emotional when the lions arrived, I
actually shed a tear.
After months of preparation,
training and visits to Longleat it was
so great to see Hugo and his family
in our enclosure.
Rosie will be looking after the
lions with Shelly Hailston, who
always dreamed of working with
big cats.
Shelly said: I saw my frst lion
at London Zoo when I was a kid
and that was it, I fell in love with
them straightaway.
I applied for a job as a zoo
keeper six years ago but didnt get
it, so I worked on the funfair and did
work experience as often as I could.
After two years they gave me
a job, and as soon as Tim asked if I
wanted to do carnivores I jumped
at the chance, knowing one day that
would get me lions, and here they
are.
Pride of Pembrokeshire
A WOULD-BE Pembrokeshire motorist has failed
his driving theory test more than 60 times at a cost
of almost 2,000, new fgures have revealed.
A Freedom of Information request to the Driving
Standards Agency showed the unnamed 27-year-old
from Haverfordwest, sat 64 tests without success.
At 31 per exam, the test has so far cost him
1,984.
The test comprises multiple choice questions and
a hazard perception exam.
But the Haverfordwest
learner has some way to go
to beat the current record
for failures.
A 28 year-old woman
from Southwark has failed
the test 110 times, costing
her 3,410.
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PRESELI Pembrokeshire MP Stephen
Crabb has spoken of his whirlwind frst few
days in offce after being appointed to the
Cabinet last month.
The new Welsh Secretary stepped up
to the top role in the Welsh Offce,
two years after being appointed
parliamentary under secretary
for state.
One of his frst decisions
in offce was to ditch the
chauffeur-driven Jaguar used
by his predecessor.
When we are having to
make diffcult decisions about
public spending there is no
justifcation for using it just for
London, he said.
Then it was straight into meetings
in Westminster and the Senedd where he met
with the First Minister and other assembly
members.
We need the UK and Welsh
Governments working together, said Mr
Crabb.
We are not going soft on the Labour
government and will ask the important
questions about health and education, but we
need to have a good working relationship for
that to happen, he said.
On the Friday, Mr Crabb took part in his
frst cabinet meeting, which, after
the Malaysia Airlines tragedy,
he described as sombre,
business-like and an eye
opener.
In his frst week
in offce, Mr Crabbs
facial hair garnered
almost as much
attention as his politics.
Everything from
political newspapers to GQ
have been interested in the
beard, he said.
Nobody can remember a
Conservative cabinet member with a beard.
Apparently the last one was the Earl
of Onslow in 1905, although I have no
intention of growing one on his scale.
Paige at Todaros in Haverfordwest
does a good job of keeping it nice and trim.
A seat at the top table
Five things to do in Pembrokeshire
this summer
1) Go to the Pembrokeshire County
Show Our three-day county show,
from August 19-21 - is the largest
of its kind in Wales with more than
450 trade stands, livestock and horse
classes, open dog show, dog agility,
Scruffts, poultry show, crafts and
horticulture, musical entertainment,
family zone and more. For more
information go to www.pembsshow.
org
2) Explore the coastline from
walking and spending the day on
the beach, to trying something more
adventurous such as coasteering,
surfng or kayaking there is
plenty to enjoy along our 186-
miles of glorious coastline. www.
visitpembrokeshire.co.uk, www.
holiday-pembrokeshire.co.uk, www.
experiencepembrokeshire.com
3) Take a trip back in time with
a visit to Carew Cheriton Control
Tower open 10am-3pm every
Sunday (and Bank Holiday
Monday) this summer. Visit this
unique restored Second World War
control tower and discover what it
was like hiding in an air raid shelter
in a bombing raid.
4) Visit somewhere new -
Pembrokeshires villages and
communities boast a wealth of
history and attractions, so why
not spend a morning or afternoon
exploring before enjoying a pleasant
meal, lunch or afternoon tea. From
the pretty village of St Florence
and historic Manorbier in the
south, to the Gwaun Valley and
St Dogmaels in the north, theres
plenty to discover. Go to www.
experiencepembrokeshire.com for a
useful guide to a number of villages
in the county complete with heritage
maps and information.
5) Try a new sport Western
Telegraph reporter Fraser Watson
tried 17 new sports in the run up to
the Commonwealth Games. From
wrestling to netball, weightlifting
to gymnastics, you can read
about his experiences at www.
westerntelegraph.co.uk/sport and
fnd out more about sports teams
and clubs in the county at www.
pembrokeshire.gov.uk/sport
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A
JEWEL in the crown of
Pembrokeshires industrial
heritage has welcomed a
royal visitor.
His Royal Highness The Prince of
Wales visited Melin Tregwynt, near
Abermawr, on June 30 to see how the
17th century woollen mill is cutting it in
the 21st century.
Prince Charles was given a tour of
the family-run mill which employs
30 local people and supplies big-name
clients like John Lewis by company
directors Eifon and Amanda Griffths.
He also met 20-year-old apprentice
Sean Jenkins, who is part of a new
generation helping keep traditional
weaving and mending skills alive.
Sean, from Castlemorris, is
employed under a Creative Skillset
Cymru (CSC) fashion and textiles
apprenticeship a new initiative
working to develop skills and talent
across Wales.
As patron of the Campaign for
Wool, Prince Charles was keen to learn
more about Seans role at the mill, and
how CSC has helped him break into the
industry.
He seemed like he was really
listening to what I was saying, said
Sean, adding that a lot of his friends
were really impressed he was meeting
royalty.
Previously, Sean had been working
at the mills shop and cafe, but says the
chance to work four days a week with
one day a week at Coleg Sir Gar has
been the opportunity of a lifetime.
I thought Id give it a go and Im
so glad I did, said Sean.
An average day for Sean involves
setting up the weaving machines to
create the fabric needed, keeping an eye
on the thousands of threads involved
in each intricate design, and making
fddly repairs when necessary.
People dont realise the work that
goes into it, said Sean, who keeps his
mind on the job over the thunder of the
machines by listening to rap music on
his headphones.
Jobs arent easy to come by
these days, and now Im in a fantastic
position where Ive learnt a set of great
new skills and I absolutely love what
I do.
At a special reception in the
grounds, Prince Charles then unveiled a
commemorative plaque celebrating the
recent restoration of the mills historic
water wheel, and took a closer look at
a display of work by CSC apprentices
from across Wales.
He also congratulated Mr and Mrs
Griffths for embracing new techniques
while retaining the history of the mill,
and making the most of world-wide
demand for quality British products.
He said traditional industries were
often hidden away in rural parts
of Wales, and he was pleased CSC
was inspiring young people to keep
traditional skills alive.
As a parting gift, Mrs Griffths
then presented Prince Charles with a
centenary throw and a teddy bear for his
grandson, Prince George.
The princes visit was part of his
annual tour around Wales and included
a stop at Caws Cenarth in the Teif
Valley.
The Prince met staff, customers,
local councillors, suppliers and farmers
during his tour around the award-
winning cheese frm, and was shown
the production, packing and storing
processes.
The prince is familiar with Caws
Cenarth Cheese, as his Camarthenshire
chef orders it regularly and the cheese
Golden Cenarth has a royal connection
as it is washed in Duchy Cider.
Cheese maker Carwyn Adams
welcomed the prince to the premises
and showed him around.
Carwyns children Lucas, aged
11, and Alisa, aged six, presented the
Prince with a selection of cheeses after
he unveiled a plaque outside the sites
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AMY JONES heads to Stackpole to experience one of
Pembrokeshires must-try coastal activities.
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HERE are some things I
have but sea legs are not
one of them.
I feel seasick on a ferry,
on any sort of boat come to think of
it, and, somewhat embarrassingly,
even on a surfboard.
So it was with some trepidation
that I embarked on a sea kayaking
adventure one warm and sunny
Sunday morning in June.
My housemate, Chris, and I made
the journey across to Stackpole
Quay, where we met our guide, Mark
Wilkinson.
The starting point for both the
kayaking and coasteering activities
run by the National Trust is a small
building on the right just before the
car park.
Here Mark handed us a wetsuit,
buoyancy aid and helmet before
going through the safety briefng
followed by some handy paddling
techniques.
We wheeled our kayaks the short
distance from the shed to the waters
edge where we could see the sea was
slightly choppier than either of us
had hoped.
Marks advice was to keep the
nose of the kayak facing the wave
at all times being side-on to the
wave would almost certainly mean
capsizing, a prospect neither Chris
nor I particularly relished.
By some miracle the two of us
made it out of the Quay without
going for an impromptu dip and it
was away to go.
Ive been sea kayaking before
but never in Pembrokeshire and the
combination of choppy seas and
breath-taking scenery made for a
heady mix.
Mark has been an outdoor
instructor since 1996 with a passion
for the outdoors that goes a lot
further back.
Having been a keen climber and
mountaineer since his teens, Marks
zeal for the outdoors was initially
sparked by the air cadets.
As a freelance instructor he has
taken groups sea kayaking all over
the Pembrokeshire coast.
Its just so different here
compared to the north of the county,
he said. Its a different kind of
coastline, more exploratory with all
of the caves and plenty of history
too.
As well as providing a picture
perfect backdrop for an adventure,
the Quay is of huge geological
interest.
Perhaps of most interest is the
Stackpole Fault - a miniature version
of Californias San Andreas Fault,
some say.
The fault is a tear or strike-slip
fault which means that the rocks on
either side are shifted horizontally as
opposed to vertically.
Its a geologists dream down
here, Mark said, telling us all about
the interesting rock formations as
we paddled away from the Quay
towards Barafundle Bay.
The Stackpole Estate itself sits
on two very different types of rock
which help make the landscape so
distinctive.
While the route we paddled
is characterised by carboniferous
limestone, in the opposite direction a
ridge of old red sandstone extends to
Freshwater east.
It was hard to imagine that
the cliffs we were looking at
were formed so far away from
Pembrokeshire - the continents
they were a part of drifted across the
earths surface for millions of years.
The old red sandstone was
formed somewhere between 365
and 410 million years ago from
sediments deposited by rivers
fowing over an arid coastal plain.
The limestone, formed from the
remains of tiny sea creatures and
mud, dates back to between 330 and
365 million years ago.
As we meandered along the
coast, paddling hard but seeming to
make little progress, Mark pointed
out some of the wildlife en route.
From a purple ink jellyfsh to
an Oyster catcher and a gannet, this
stretch of coastline has an abundance
of wild offerings for those with a
keen eye - some are even lucky
enough to come across a porpoise
or two.
Chris, Mark and I each caught
a wave with varying degrees of
success (Chris capsized frst, shortly
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followed by me) onto the golden sands of
beautiful Barafundle.
I was more than a little bit relieved to
be on dry land having bobbed up and down
consistently for nearly an hour, but it was not
long before we were back in the kayaks on the
return to Stackpole Quay.
The mistake most people make is focusing
on the horizon, Mark said, trying to allay my
waves of nausea.
The trick is to just keep looking around and
dont fx on one point.
That tactic seemed to work well and with
minimum trauma we were back at Stackpole
Quay.
From there, it was back to base to wash
down the equipment and take a much-needed
hot shower.
Despite my lack of sea legs I still like to
think of myself as something of a water baby.
Like Mark, Im an outdoor enthusiast, and
for me heading to the coast whether thats for
a swim, surf, or in this case a kayak - offers an
unparalleled experience.
Publishers seem to really be latching on to
books about the benefts of immersing yourself
in nature, returning to the wild, about the
healing benefts of water and its innate ability to
replenish the soul and lift the spirits.
And I cant help but come to the conclusion
that this is something many of us have always
thought.
Aside from all of this, taking to the water
provides a new perspective, it allows us to view
the landscape from a different vantage point.
But most of all its escapism, a chance to
ditch the mobile phone, social media, TV and all
the other entrapments of modern life.
Whatever the reason, time spent at sea is
time well spent, which brings me to this gem
from George Gordon Byrons poem, The Dark,
Blue Sea:
There is a pleasure in the pathless woods,
There is a rapture on the lonely shore,
There is society where none intrudes,
By the deep sea, and music in its roar:
I love not man the less, but nature more,
From these our interviews, in which I steal
From all I may be, or have been before,
To mingle with the universe, and feel
What I can neer express, yet cannot all conceal.
A half-day kayaking session costs 45
for adults and 38 for children. For more
information contact the National Trust Stackpole
Estate on 01646 661359 or email stackpole@
nationaltrust.org.uk.
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Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Sat 9am-1pm
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Wood floors
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St Lawrence
FISHGUARD
St Lawrence is a unique 3 bedroom,
3 bathroom coastal residence with
outstanding sea, coastal and
countryside views. The property sits
in approximately 1 acre of
landscaped grounds and is
approached along a sweeping
private driveway with access to the
integral double garage and gravelled
forecourt.
St Lawrence has been designed to
take full advantage of the coastal
views with an outside covered
terrace, several seating areas,
aluminium picture windows and
French doors.
The property has a light and airy feel
and has been refurbished to a high
standard with good quality finishes
and appliances throughout.
The stylish and versatile
accommodation briefly comprises;
entrance hallway, kitchen, dining
room, living room, laundry, utility
room, cloakroom, 3 bedrooms and 3
bathrooms.
Located in the harbour town of
Fishguard it is very well placed for
access to amenities and the stunning
Pembrokeshire coast and beaches.
Offers In The Region Of 675,000
Town, Coast & Country Estates
01437 765522
enquiries@tccestates.com
Incorporating Coast & Country Estates Office Haverfordwest
HAVERFORDWEST
26 High Street
01437
765522
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NEWPORT Offers In The Region Of 1,000,000
* Detached 4
Bedroom Bungalow
* Overlooking Golf
Course & Sea
* Garage & Off Road
Parking
* EPC Rating F
NEAR ST DAVIDS Offers In The Region Of 575,000
* Detached 5
Bedroom Barn
Conversion
* Garage, Off Road
Parking & Garden
with Sea Views
* EPC Rating C
SOLVA Offers In The Region Of 450,000
* Detached 4
Bedroom House
* Coastal Village
Location
* Off Road Parking &
Gardens
* EPC Rating C
CARDIGAN Offers In The Region Of 450,000
* 5 Bedroom Semi
Detached Mansion
House
* 5 Reception Rooms
* Carriage House, 3
Garages
* EPC Rating E
NEW MOAT Offers In The Region Of 450,000
* Detached 5
Bedroom Victorian
House
* 3 Reception Rooms
* Approx. 1 Acre of
Grounds
* EPC Rating F
NEAR SOLVA Offers In The Region Of 380,000
* Detached Stone
Cottage
* 2 Bedrooms
* Approx. 1 Acre
Field
* Private & Secluded
* EPC Rating E
BROAD HAVEN Offers In The Region Of 315,000
* Detached 4
Bedroom Stone
Cottage
* Located in Popular
Coastal Village
With Sea Views
* Gardens & Off
Road Parking
* EPC Rating E
THE RHOS Prices From 295,000
* Exclusive
Development
* 3 & 4 Bedroom
Barn Conversions
* Estuary Village
Location
* Grade II Listed
PORTHGAIN Offers In The Region Of 285,000
* Semi Detached
House
* 3 or 4 Bedrooms
* Harbour Location
with Sea Views
* Manageable Garden
* EPC Rating D
CIFFIG Offers In The Region Of 249,950
* Detached 3
Bedroom Cottage
* Extensive
Countryside Views
* Workshop
* Rural Location
* EPC Rating E
MATHRY Offers In The Region Of 210,000
* Stone 2 Bedroom
Barn Conversion
* Coastal Village
Location
* Parking & Garden
* Character Features
* EPC Rating D
CUFFERN MANOR COTTAGES Prices From 164,950
* 2 & 3 Bedroom
Stone Cottages
* New Kitchens &
Bathrooms
* Gardens & Off
Road Parking
* EPC Rating D - E
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stroke, it was too late. We suddenly
realised that we should have asked
her all sorts of questions, like where
she wanted to be looked after and
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house. My poor Mum was desperate.
She cried every day for weeks.
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making a will, about care choices, about what will happen
when your loved one has gone. They will take you through
the decisions that you need to make and advise on how
best to make them. Their years of experience, contacts
and understanding of how things work in West Wales is
invaluable. One of our partners, Tim Haggar, is even on the
panel of advisors for the Camelot lottery! Whatever your
decisions, you can relax knowing that Red Kite Law have the
tax and the nancial implications in hand and will do what
they can to make your future more comfortable.
And if the worst comes to the worst, dont worry. Tim is also
appointed by the Court of Protection to help people who
cant look after their own affairs. If your grandmother has a
stroke or cant look after her own affairs for any reason, he
will be able to help you and your family make the decisions
you need to make and support you through the process.
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someone who can help you understand what you need to
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18 - 20 Old Bridge
Haverfordwest
Pembrokeshire SA61 2ET
Tel: 01437 763 332
haverfordwest@redkitelaw.co.uk
Its hard to imagine
what life will be like
after youve gone.
Most of us try not to
think about it. But
for those who are left
behind that can be
heartbreaking.
After my grandmother had her
stroke, it was too late. We suddenly
realised that we should have asked
her all sorts of questions, like where
she wanted to be looked after and
how and what we should do with her
house. My poor Mum was desperate.
She cried every day for weeks.
At Red Kite Law we hear stories like this every day and do
whatever we can. A clear explanation of what to do next
and where to turn for help. A friendly and sympathetic
person who can answer your questions.
But its so much better to have those discussions early.
Dont leave it too late.
Red Kite Law are the local rm you can trust for decisions
about your future. Unlike the rms you will see on the TV,
our team of qualied Welsh solicitors care for local people.
Someone with years of experience will look after your case
from start to nish not pass you around a call centre.
Red Kite lawyers care. They will come to see you and carefully
guide your family through the difcult conversations about
making a will, about care choices, about what will happen
when your loved one has gone. They will take you through
the decisions that you need to make and advise on how
best to make them. Their years of experience, contacts
and understanding of how things work in West Wales is
invaluable. One of our partners, Tim Haggar, is even on the
panel of advisors for the Camelot lottery! Whatever your
decisions, you can relax knowing that Red Kite Law have the
tax and the nancial implications in hand and will do what
they can to make your future more comfortable.
And if the worst comes to the worst, dont worry. Tim is also
appointed by the Court of Protection to help people who
cant look after their own affairs. If your grandmother has a
stroke or cant look after her own affairs for any reason, he
will be able to help you and your family make the decisions
you need to make and support you through the process.
At times of stress and uncertainty, when families are faced
with situations they have never had to deal with, having
someone who can help you understand what you need to
do next can make all the difference in the world.
Red Kite Law
With you every step of the way
Red Kite Law Cleddau Chambers
18 - 20 Old Bridge
Haverfordwest
Pembrokeshire SA61 2ET
Tel: 01437 763 332
haverfordwest@redkitelaw.co.uk
Its hard to imagine
what life will be like
after youve gone.
Most of us try not to
think about it. But
for those who are left
behind that can be
heartbreaking.
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we care about: our spouses,
our kids, our pets, the
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in the shed.
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OMMUNITIES across
Pembrokeshire have
been commemorating the
centenary of the start of
the First World War this month and
remembering those who fought and
gave their lives in the confict.
Acts of remembrance have been
taking place in towns and villages
throughout the county, with many
communities also running exhibitions,
talks and other events to mark the
contribution residents made overseas
and on the home front.
The Pembroke County Memorial
commemorates 1,354 men and
women who fell in the great war and
most communities and parishes in
Pembrokeshire also have their own
plaques and memorials.
Among the events taking place
throughout the month is an exhibition
at Fishguard Town Hall, organised
by the Fishguard and District History
Group, together with members of the
history section of Preseli U3A, and
featuring contributions by A Level
history students from Ysgol Bro
Gwaun.
The collection, in Fishguard
Library Gallery, includes researched
storyboards and photographs of local
servicemen, copies of recruitment
posters and artefacts, as well as a range
of service medals.
There is also a childrens corner
illustrating life in Fishguard and
Goodwick during the First World War
and an opportunity to listen to oral
histories of former soldiers recalling
their experiences. The exhibition
continues to August 30.
In Milford Haven, a three day
exhibition of letters, photographs and
personal effects showing life at home
and in the trenches during the First
World War could be seen at the Royal
British Legion.
As well as photographs, letters
home and black humour postcards,
there was also a diary written in the
trenches, and handkerchiefs hand-sewn
by soldiers at the front and sent home
to loved ones.
Branch vice president Anthony
Williams said the group had worked
hard to record individual stories from
people whose grandparents or parents
went to fght, and had collated who
had won medals, and why they were
awarded them.
There were also sections dedicated
to the women of the Red Cross,
Pembrokeshire Yeomanry and the
Royal Artillery Association, and a
cenotaph featuring the names of all
those who died, with a section for each
local parish.
Among those highlighted was
a young soldier who, while serving
as a Royal Engineer, had to hold a
footbridge across his shoulders during
heavy fre so that infantry could get
across a trench. He received a medal
for his selfess actions, but never told
anyone, not even his parents, and no-
one else knew about it until he died.
Mr Williams said putting the
exhibition together had been a very
moving experience.
Theyre not just names, theyre
people, he added. We wanted to
bring their stories to life.
The exhibition aimed to look
beyond pure patriotism too, to
social conditions locally at the time,
examining how the poverty, large
families, overcrowding and a lack
of jobs and the promise of being
paid and fed in the army may have
encouraged young men to sign their
lives away.
In the north of the county a plaque
commemorating local men who served
in the First World War, has been
reinstated at St Davids Cathedral.
The plaque, with the names of
around 80 volunteers from St Davids
and the surrounding area who fought
in the war, was initially displayed
on a column in the cathedral, but in
2002 it was removed for cleaning and
maintenance. It was then put in the
cathedral library, to which there is no
public access and remained there for
more than a decade. However last
month it was put back in full public
view in the North Transept where it is
surrounded by poppies.
The year the National Eisteddfod
came to Wales it was removed for
repair, said David Jonathan Rees
Lean, Dean of St Davids Cathedral.
It was in poor condition and had
wood worm.
I dont know why it wasnt put
back at that time. However it is now
on full public view and will probably
remain there after this year.
Also in the city, a service to mark
the beginning of Councillor David
Halses year in offce as mayor last
month in St Davids Cathedral was
followed by the unveiling of a plaque
on Cross Square to commemorate 100
years since the outbreak of the Great
War.
A stone monument, engraved
by City Cllr Malcolm Gray, was
unveiled and blessed by the Dean. It
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LEST WE
FORGET
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had been commissioned to remember
the many Welsh soldiers killed in the
battle of Passchendaele. Up until now
Wales, unlike other countries, had no
memorial in Belgium to commemorate
the loss, just individual grave stones
spread out across a large area. The
monument left the city on the Sunday
afternoon making its way to Belgium,
where it will become a permanent
tribute to the soldiers.
The Heritage Lottery Funds First
World War: Then and Now fund has
helped Little Newcastle with its bid to
mark the occasion.
The result was an exhibition
interpreting World War I through
commemorative china with fve war-
related themes: For King and Country
which looks at pieces produced to
mark the outbreak of hostilities, the
Battlefeld; the Home Front, Victory
and Peace and A Hundred Years On.
In addition to more than 150 pieces
of commemorative and crested china,
other war-related artefacts also went
on display including examples of
trench art, silk cards, postcards, Bruce
Bairnsfather pieces, contemporary
magazines and some bound volumes
of Punch dating from some of the war
years. Other items related to the fallen
from Little Newcastle.
The Pembroke Dock Heritage
Centre at the Royal Dockyard Chapel,
which was offcially opened by
The Queen in April, has also been
remembering local servicemen and
displaying artefacts from the Pembroke
Dock Archive.
Among the stories recalled was
the frst naval loss of the war - the
Pembroke Dock-built warship HMS
Amphion - along with remarkable
research into a Pembroke Dock soldier
believed to be the frst local casualty of
the Great War.
Meanwhile, an extraordinary
example of cooperation between
First World War British and German
airmen was uncovered by researchers
preparing an exhibition in Llangwm.
Members of Llangwm Local
History Society were poring over log
books and diaries kept by 22-year-old
pilot William David Sambrook, who
hailed from Cilgerran.
The documents reveal the
camaraderie that sometimes took
precedence over hostilities, particularly
with regards to airborne war.
Photographs and excerpts from the
diary will be on show at the Heritage
Lottery-funded exhibition in Llangwm
this November.
William was posted to
Coudekerque airfeld near Calais
in 1916. His diaries tell of almost
daily bombing raids on German-held
aerodromes, as well as the docks
and Zeppelin sheds at Bruges and
Zeebrugge.
One day in May 1916, a British
aircraft failed to return from a raid on
Ostend aerodrome. There was talk of
the plane being picked up from the sea
by a Belgian trawler.
A few days later, with still no
news of their missing comrade, one
of Williams colleagues few over the
German airfeld and dropped a message
asking if they had information about
his fate.
The British pilots received a prompt
reply, also dropped from the air,
confrming the aircraft had indeed been
shot down over the sea.
William took up the story in his
diary: They said attempts had been
made at rescue but when the machine
was brought in the pilot was already
dead. He was buried with full military
honours alongside two comrades at
Marrakerke cemetery, Ostend.
The message was accompanied
by two photos of the funeral and the
grave.
William was awarded the
Distinguished Service Medal for
gallantry in the air in 1917.
Towards the end of the war, he
went on to become one of the frst
pilots to engage in deck fying, taking
off in Sopwith Pups and Camels from
short platforms built on gun turrets,
on what were to be the forerunners of
aircraft carriers.
He survived his time in France, and
after a career working in the public
health department of Westminster City
Council, he returned to Pembrokeshire
to live with his sister in Deerland,
Llangwm.
His nephew, Richard Palmer, still
lives in the same house and has kept his
diaries and logbooks safe.
He was a lovely man Richard
said. When he was in London he
would send us Twickenham rugby
match programmes and he kept my
brother Maurice and myself supplied
with rugby boots.
But he never spoke to us about his
war record.
The Western Telegraph will
be featuring more stories of the
sacrifce and contribution made by
Pembrokeshire people in the coming
weeks.
For more information and the latest
articles go to www.westerntelegraph.
co.uk/war
Pembroke Dock
Heritage Centre

Royal Dockyard Chapel Exhibition and Coffee Shop
Engine, Parts and propeller from wartime Sunderland
History of the Dockyard, Royal Yachts and Flying Boats
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TY TWT DOLLS HOUSE
& TOY COLLECTION
Open Mon, Wed & Fridays,
10.30am - 5.00pm
(Last Entry 4.30pm)
During School Holidays inc
Half Term and Bank Holidays
Adm 3 Adults Children 1.50
Family Ticket 8
(2 adults and 2/3 children)
Market Street, Newport Pembs
Tel: (01239) 820590
www.tytwtdollshouseandtoymuseum.org.uk
E
VER wondered what
it would be like if you
had kept some of those
wonderful toys you had as
a child?
Many people regret giving away
happy memories and what may now
be collectors items.
Hidden away in north
Pembrokeshire is a gem that many
people may not know about, until
now.
The Ty Twt Dolls House and Toy
Collection in Market Street, Newport,
houses a unique private display of
items of the past that have been
inherited and collected by two sisters,
Pam and Val Ripley.
In July 1939 their father went back
to the Army and everything, including
their toys, was put into storage
temporarily. Three months later the
war came and the items remained in
store for the duration.
At the end of the war, the toys
went into the attic and were forgotten
about.
It wasnt until the late 1970s that
they were discovered - still in their
storage crates. The collection includes
Vals wonderful early 30s dolls
house, The Gables, with all its original
contents, their mothers dolls and
toys, which had been together for over
100 years, and their own childhood
treasures.
It was a magical moment and the
sisters realised that, quite by chance,
they were the lucky owners of a
unique and enviable toy collection.
They decided to build on it and
there is now a dolls house of every
period from 1840 to the present
day, each furnished only with items
from the date of the house and
representative examples of all kinds of
playthings from the past stables (the
Victorian boys dolls house), shops,
theatres, schools, room settings, soft
toys, tin and mechanical toys, games
and lots more.
It is a fascinating collection that
refects the changing styles of family
living over the past 170 years with
vintage toys of all kinds and will
be enjoyed by both grown-ups and
children.
This very special museum opened
in 2010 in Newport, where Pam and
Val spent their childhood holidays
It is open Mondays, Wednesdays
and Fridays from 10.30am to 5pm
(last entry 4.30pm) during school
holidays, including half term weeks
and bank holidays.
At other times individual
and group visits are welcome by
appointment.
Admission costs 3 for adults,
children 1.50, and a family ticket
is 8 (two adults and two children).
Telephone 01239 820590.
For the website see:
tytwtdollshousenadtoymuseum.org.uk
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Cushions and throws are available in abundance co-ordinating neatly with the
ranges of design-led lighting, mirrors and home accessories.
Our own unique range of childrens hand carved, painted furniture is a
must see and added to our selection of jewellery, handbags and personal
accessories means we have something for all.
Couple all of the above with a Quayside caf serving a true taste of
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Vogue is situated inThe ClockTower on Riverside Quay and has
established itself as Haverfordwests premier beauty salon over many
years.The salon offers the full range of treatments: waxing, tanning,
nails, as well as specialist face and body treatments from Clarins,
Decleor, Elemis and Guinot.Vogues ground floor boutique also carries
a wonderful range of top brand fragrances, cosmetics and skincare.
BEAUTY SKINCARE FRAGRANCE
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Vogue is proud to announce that it has become an offcial stockist of
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Call in to see the products for yourself or call for advice.
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fragrance, suncare, or a mens product theres something
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DAY
Graduation
O
NE of the most important events on Pembrokeshire
Colleges academic calendar took place in the
magnifcent setting of St Davids Cathedral on July 4.
Rain did little to dampen the spirits of those
graduating in front of family and friends.
Almost 500 people attended the ceremony to witness students
receiving their degrees, HNDs, HNCs and postgraduate awards
from Mr Gwilym Dyfri Jones, Provost Carmarthen Campus, Dean
of the Faculty of Teacher Education, from the University of Wales
Trinity Saint David.
Mr Nigel Hearne, Vice President of the Appalachia-Michigan
Business Unit, Chevron, was the guest speaker and also presented
the Student of the Year awards.
Kathryn Robson, director of learner and staff services at
Pembrokeshire College, said: It is great to see so many people
graduating with a degree that they have achieved by studying
within Pembrokeshire.
The graduation ceremony is testament to the hard work and
commitment of both staff and students and highlights that studying
for a degree locally really can be a viable option for aspiring
graduates.
The ceremony opened with organ music performed by Simon
Pearce, and was interspersed with musical interludes from the
colleges choir and performing arts student David Moore.
As the ceremony drew to a close Derek Lloyd gave a brief
speech after almost 20 years as chairman of governors at the
College followed by a vote of thanks from new chairman Stephen
Harrison.
The College has wished all those who graduated every success
in their future careers.
CONGRATULATIONS
GO TO:
BSc (Hons) Electrical Engineering: Graham Long
and Dilantha Wewal Deniyalage.
BSc Electrical Electronic Engineering: James
Kenniford and Christopher Scott.
HND Electrical Electronic Engineering: Gethin
Davies, Ieuan Humphries and
Gareth Phillips.
HNC Electrical Electronic Engineering: Rhys
Forrest, Simon Hagan, Richard Hull, Pierce Lewis
Steven Woodford.
Foundation Degree Mechanical Engineering:
Derwyn Russell.
HNC Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering:
William Bateman, Jamie Dalton, Stuart Midgley,
Sion Rowlands.
Foundation Degree Process Operations
Maintenance: Leigh Duffy, Peter Frank,
Ryan George, Christopher Inward, Daniel Manning,
Nicholas Parish, Huw Smith.
HNC Instrumentation Engineering: Joe Craxford;
Jonathan Griffths; Thomas Osborne; Michael
Venables.
HNC Power Systems Engineering: Christoph
Howells, Samuel John, Richard Schmid, Domenico
Todaro.
Foundation Degree Construction Management:
Matthew Evans, Dan Harries, Michael Platt,
William Williams, Kevin Winstone.
HNC Construction Management: Elizabeth
Griffths.
BA (Hons) Business Management: Pratik Bose,
Sandra Davis, Nicola Ford, Louise Hughes, David
Jones, Pawan Lamsal, Ian Randell, Emily Williams.
Foundation Degree Business Management: Tania
Hancock, Sarah Hughes, Hayley Murphy,
Rosie Thomas.
HND Business Management: Santini Jegaraj,
Natalia Matthews, Rosie Nelson, Erin Nicholas,
Zoe Sinnott, Samantha Taylor, Alison Turvey.
HNC Business Management: Josephine Bergson,
Rose Bongyerire, Ffon Jenkins, Elizabeth Jones,
Alexander Kirk, Chedes Sarrionandia.
Foundation Degree Animal Science: Rosie
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Pembrokeshire County Living | 35
D
AME Stephanie Shirley is a self-made,
multi-millionaire philanthropist, and you
have probably never heard of her.
I hadnt, until I saw her give a speech
at Pembrokeshire FRAMEs 20th anniversary
celebration and decided I couldnt let this truly
inspirational woman leave without securing an
interview (see page 36 for a summary of her life
story).
Dame Stephanie or Steve, as she is widely
known has donated tens of millions of pounds,
from a personal fortune amassed in the computer
industry, to autism research and support services.
Autism is not a high profle cause, or a popular
one, despite the fact the lifelong condition affects
500,000 people in the UK, and more than 30,000
people in Wales.
This remarkable woman did not choose to
invest her wealth in the feld of autism for personal
recognition or glory. She did it because her only son,
Giles, was autistic. He died, aged 35, in 1998.
Giles never truly communicated he only used
one word at a time and was often violent and
destructive, hurting and distressing himself and
others.
Dame Steve therefore knows, frst-hand, how
much suffering the condition can cause those with
autism, and the people who love them.
As a child, Dame Steve spent time living near the
Welsh border, and she retains a special affection for
this country.
In 2001, her charitable trust, The Shirley
Foundation, set up special interest group Autism
Cymru. The group worked with the Welsh
Assembly Government to develop the worlds frst
Government-led national strategy for autism, which
was implemented in 2008.
Autism Cymru is currently involved with the
Wales Anchor Companies Autism Employment
Programme, a scheme designed to help get people
with autism in to work. So far, 44 companies
including the insurance giant Admiral have signed
up. This is a huge breakthrough: at present, 85% of
UK adults with autism are not employed.
Via her charity, Autistica, Dame Steves wealth
has also funded the creation of the Wales Autism
Research Centre, and a Professorship in Autism at
Cardiff University.
I like Wales, said Dame Steve, as we settled
down to talk at her modest home in Henley-on-
Thames. I spent part of my childhood in Oswestry,
which is geographically close to Wales, and Ive
sung in an Eisteddfod. My work in autism has led
to all sorts of links with Wales. Ive invested around
2million there, and it has been very successful.
When I asked about her son, Dame Steve paused,
a pained look on her face.
Im not religious, she said. But I fnd the idea
of abortion abhorrent. However, if I knew I was
carrying a child like Giles, I would have aborted. His
quality of life was very poor. He really did not have a
happy existence.
Its amazing that you have high-functioning
autistic people studying science at Yale, and they are
classed in the same spectrum as my son. There has
been an argument that many brilliant people such
as Isaac Newton - may have been autistic, although
they were geniuses frst and foremost.
At one time I thought they should separate high
functioning autism off as a separate condition, but
medically its been decided they are the same. Now
people talk about having an autism quotient. We
all have a bit. Me, you, everybody. Autism is part of
being human. Its the things that go with it that can
be diffcult.
Since 2002, Dame Steve has focussed her
fortune, considerable intellect and networking skills
on making headway in the feld of autism.
One person can make a difference, she said.
My endeavours centre on trying to understand what
autism is, as distinct from what it looks like. I could
recognise an autistic child from the other side of the
playground, but we still dont know what it is.
Im not a medic. Im no longer a mathematician
or a computer person, but a lay person can still
ask diffcult questions, said Dame Steve, with
characteristic humility.
I always try to think internationally. One of
my charities is involved in autism projects in the
developing world. There is a big difference between
rich and poor nations support services.
Ive also done some work with the World Health
Organisation, which is now talking about autism.
Two years ago, they didnt even consider it.
Dame Steve initially hoped to fund medical
research to fnd a cure for the condition, but now
thinks a pre-natal diagnostic test is more of a
possibility.
Were some dream like that to come true, it
would give people a choice, she said. I think
freedom of choice is very important. At present we
dont have this choice, and the cost in human terms
in enormous.
I dont think anyone is really expecting a cure.
We need to learn to understand the condition, and
help autistic people to lead happy, fulflled lives. That
means society learning to exploit, in a positive way,
the skills of people with autism.
Dame Steve has used her standing in the business
world to lobby politicians, but found it a waste of
time talking to them about the everyday diffculties
facing autistic children and their families.
They started listening when I translated the
cost of autism into fnancial terms, she said. I set a
target of 5million to support my Gilesy for the rest
of his expected life. He died early, but the national
cost of autism is a staggering 38billion a year. Seven
per cent of that goes on education. The fees to send
an autistic child to a specialist residential school
usually paid for by local authorities range from
35,000 a year, about the cost of Eton, to over a
quarter of a million a year, per pupil.
But the vast majority of the overall cost is due to
lost employment. Instead of being able to work and
contribute, many autistic people have to be supported
by their parents.
Over the years, Dame Steve has noticed a
signifcant rise in the incidence of autism, particularly
among girls.
Its quite worrying, she said. It could be due
to better diagnosis. When Priors Court (a specialist
residential school funded by The Shirley Foundation)
opened in 1998, pupils were mainly boys with
autism and other related diffculties and challenging
behaviour. I went there recently, and just looking
around the dining room I noticed lots of girls.
Now aged 80, Dame Steve feels she has one
more big project left in her.
In working for autism, I have found my niche,
but I have to be very careful at my age not to start
something I cant fnish, she laughed.
I always want to make sure the things I set up
are sustainable. That means there must be corporate
strengths, and enough fundraising and structure in
place that the thing will go on without me.
My frst project took 17 years to become
fnancially and managerially independent of me. The
second one took me fve years, now several have
taken me just two years. Ive learnt!
Now I want to pull together all the various
excellent strands of work in the feld of autism
that are going on. Im currently trying to get three
extremely senior medics together to write a paper
about how to strategise autism nationally. Maybe
globally. This is probably going to be my swansong.
If anyone can pull together a global strategy
on autism, Dame Steve can. I know this word is
overused and often wrongly employed, but what a
truly awesome woman she is.
Ive spent a lot of time helping people, and Im
really now a very happy person, she mused, as our
interview drew to a close.
I think people who give are the ones who have
been poor, and who understand what the crying needs
of the world are. You cant put it all right, but you can
put a little bit right. Theres always plenty to do.
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PICTURES: The Shirley Foundation
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EIGHT weeks before the outbreak of the Second
World War, fve-year-old Vera Stephanie Buchtal
and her elder sister, Renate the children of a distant
father and a hard-to-please mother left their Jewish
parents behind in Vienna and arrived in Britain as
refugees.
Stephanie went on to remain in the UK, while
Renate emigrated to Australia.
A keen student of mathematics, from the age of
16 onwards Stephanie was taught the subject at a
boys Grammar School. In her autobiography, Let
it Go, she says the experience of being the only
young woman among hundreds of drooling young
men, prepared her for the everyday sexism she
would go on to face in the working world.
In 1951, aged 18, Stephanie chose to become a
British citizen, formally adopting her middle name
and the surname Brook. Deciding that going to
university was an unaffordable dream, she took a
job as a junior research assistant at the Post Offce
Research Station in Dollis Hill, London, and enrolled
for evening classes in applied mathematics, physics
and computer logic.
For many years, Stephanie endured sexist
abuse, discrimination and lower pay than her male
colleagues. Plagued by anxiety, she sought medical
help. At least once, she seriously contemplated
putting her head in the oven, and underwent
therapy on a regular basis for six years. The
psychoanalysis helped her to explore her guilt at
having survived the holocaust.
In 1954, during unpaid work experience at the
General Electric Company, she observed a prototype
computer for the frst time, and was deeply excited
by the possibilities of the new technology.
Having married Derek Shirley, in 1962 Stephanie
decided to start her own company, working from
home and selling software.
These days, the notion doesnt sound particularly
ground-breaking. But in the 60s, when a woman
needed her husbands signature just to open a bank
account, the move was considered a mad idea.
The company was called Freelance Programmers,
which years later became known as Xansa. Stephanie
had 6 of capital, a dining room table and a
telephone, and decided to offer fexible working to
women with dependents.
After repeated knockbacks in the early days of the
venture, Derek suggested she sign business letters as
Steve Shirley. The name has stuck ever since.
In 1963, Steves only son, Giles, was born. In
1966, he was diagnosed as being severely autistic.
He never communicated properly, and could only use
one word at a time.
As her company took off, Giles behaviour
became increasingly diffcult to manage and
heartbreaking to watch. During puberty, he was often
extremely violent. He also developed epilepsy and
suffered fts. In 1998, aged 35, he died following a
seizure.
Knowing that Giles would always need to be
looked after spurred Steve on, but in 1976 the stress
of running a company and dealing with Giles
condition caused her to suffer a breakdown, and she
was hospitalised for a month. Steve recovered, and
in 1980 was appointed OBE for services to industry.
By 1984, her company had a turnover of 7million
a year. In 1991, she sold shares to her workforce,
who ended up effectively owning the business.
The same year, she was the frst woman to win the
British Institute of Managements gold medal for
outstanding achievement.
In 1994, she set up The Kingswood Trust, which
is concerned with providing care and supervised
accommodation for people with autism. In 1995,
she was elected to the US National Womens Hall
of Fame. The following year, Steve set up The
Shirley Foundation, a charitable trust funded with her
personal fortune.
In 1999, Priors Court a specialist residential
school for autistic children paid for by The Shirley
Foundation - was offcially opened by the Princess
Royal. A centre for young adults opened in 2011.
In the year 2000, Steve received her Dameship
and was named the second richest self-made
woman in the UK. Her wealth was calculated to be
140million.
With a 10million donation in 2001, she helped
set up the Oxford Internet Institute at Oxford
University. In 2009, she was made the UKs frst ever
Ambassador for Philanthropy.
WHAT IS
AUTISM?
AUTISM is a lifelong developmental disability
that affects how a person communicates with, and
relates to, other people. It also affects how they
make sense of the world around them.
Autism is a spectrum condition. This means
that, while all people with autism share certain
diffculties, their condition will affect them in
different ways. Some people with autism are
able to live relatively independent lives. Others
may have accompanying learning disabilities and
health issues, requiring a lifetime of specialist
support. People with autism may also experience
over or under-sensitivity to sounds, touch, tastes,
smells, light or colours.
Asperger syndrome is a high-functioning form
of autism. People with Asperger syndrome are
often of average or above average intelligence,
and may be able to blend in with neurotypical
people. They tend to have fewer problems
with speech, but may still have diffculties with
understanding and processing language.
HIGHS AND LOWS: DAME STEVES
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Monmouth was listed in The Sunday Times as the third best place to live in Britain and Tatler Schools Guide
2013 described the schools fees as among the best value in the country.
Monmouth School and Haberdashers Monmouth School for Girls offer the best of both worlds: the
advantages of single sex education with regular, joint after school and weekend activities for boys and
girls, and a co-ordinated Sixth Form timetable, offering around 30 AS/A Level subjects. Outstanding
results enable the vast majority of our pupils to gain access to their frst choice university. With a thriving
boarding community, two new Sixth Form houses opened in 2011 and 2012.
Founded in 1614, Monmouth School and its preparatory school, The Grange, know how boys develop
best. Extra-curricular activities allow boys to excel not just academically, but also in music, the arts, sport
and adventurous, character-building pursuits. Frequently placed in the top 10 boarding schools for boys
based on A level results, they gained an excellent in every category in their recent ESTYN inspection, the
frst independent school to achieve this under the new framework.
HMSG and its preparatory school, Inglefeld House, offer a nurturing and aspirational environment. Filled
with energy and happiness, there is a sense that pupils can achieve extraordinary things with the support
and encouragement of staff and fellow pupils. HMSG was ranked top in Wales for A*/A grades at GCSE
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The superb Victorian seafront hotel has gone from strength
to strength in the past ve years after being bought by
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Currently about to bid for its fourth consecutive Wales in
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The recent inaugural 102.5 Radio Pembrokeshire Business
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Drink and Leisure and Tourism, after being shortlisted by
a panel of business experts and voted for by the stations
listeners.
Winning these awards recognises the signicant journey
which Patrick and I have taken since purchasing the hotel,
said Malcolm.We feel very proud to share our success
with all of our staff, supporters and - most importantly -
customers who come back to Tenby year on year to enjoy
the beauty of Pembrokeshire.
Since 2009, the business partners have been working on
a programme that has seen a makeover of the dining
room and restaurant area, as well as a major bedroom
transformation project, with the aim of achieving the
prestigious 4* Visit Wales status.
Standing on Tenbys Esplanade, with
views across to Caldey and along the
sweep of the South Beach to Giltar
Point, the hotel has been beautifully
styled by Linda Hunt of Meigan Design to reect the colours
of the seaside.
The cosy new Cwtch bar and the stunning Ton y Mor
restaurant are ideal venues for get-togethers for both
residents and non-residents - and whether your dining
experience at the Giltar is a Sunday lunch prepared from
fresh local produce or a light lunch in the sea-view Cwtch,
the hotels team of dedicated chefs show their passion for
great avour and taste combinations.
The Giltar is one of Pembrokeshires most desirable wedding
locations, with its civil ceremony licence and a choice of
wedding packages to suit all tastes and budgets, and the
hotel is also a popular choice with conference delegates.
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for ne food and drink, delightful surroundings and ve-star
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Success on a plate:
Malcolm Brace of the Giltar Hotel
receives the Food and Drink award
at the Radio Pembrokeshire Business
Awards from Maudie Hughes, chief
executive of category sponsor,
Pembrokeshire Tourism.
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Everything in the garden is looking
lovely for Tenbys Giltar Hotel, which
has just added two awards from the
Pembrokeshire public to its accolades.
The superb Victorian seafront hotel has gone from strength
to strength in the past ve years after being bought by
Malcolm Brace and Pat Jenkins - both former employees of
the long-established business.
Currently about to bid for its fourth consecutive Wales in
Bloom title, theres no doubt that the Giltar is a blooming
great place to eat, meet and stay.
The recent inaugural 102.5 Radio Pembrokeshire Business
Awards saw the Giltar winning the categories for Food and
Drink and Leisure and Tourism, after being shortlisted by
a panel of business experts and voted for by the stations
listeners.
Winning these awards recognises the signicant journey
which Patrick and I have taken since purchasing the hotel,
said Malcolm.We feel very proud to share our success
with all of our staff, supporters and - most importantly -
customers who come back to Tenby year on year to enjoy
the beauty of Pembrokeshire.
Since 2009, the business partners have been working on
a programme that has seen a makeover of the dining
room and restaurant area, as well as a major bedroom
transformation project, with the aim of achieving the
prestigious 4* Visit Wales status.
Standing on Tenbys Esplanade, with
views across to Caldey and along the
sweep of the South Beach to Giltar
Point, the hotel has been beautifully
styled by Linda Hunt of Meigan Design to reect the colours
of the seaside.
The cosy new Cwtch bar and the stunning Ton y Mor
restaurant are ideal venues for get-togethers for both
residents and non-residents - and whether your dining
experience at the Giltar is a Sunday lunch prepared from
fresh local produce or a light lunch in the sea-view Cwtch,
the hotels team of dedicated chefs show their passion for
great avour and taste combinations.
The Giltar is one of Pembrokeshires most desirable wedding
locations, with its civil ceremony licence and a choice of
wedding packages to suit all tastes and budgets, and the
hotel is also a popular choice with conference delegates.
So choose the Giltar Hotel as your top destination in Tenby:
for ne food and drink, delightful surroundings and ve-star
service from a professional, local team with pride in their
award-winning product.
The Esplanade, Tenby, SA70 5DU
01834 842507
www. gi l tar-hotel . co. uk
enqui ri es@gi l tar-hotel . co. uk
AWARD-WINNING GILTAR IS
TENBYS BLOOMING
GREAT HOTEL
Success on a plate:
Malcolm Brace of the Giltar Hotel
receives the Food and Drink award
at the Radio Pembrokeshire Business
Awards from Maudie Hughes, chief
executive of category sponsor,
Pembrokeshire Tourism.
PICTURE: Pembrokeshire Photography
BroPreseli - opening very soon!
Last few vacancies -
Hurry call
01792 482702
www.fha-wales.com
We put EXTRA time
into our EXTRA care
You are invited to visit our new scheme for older people -
BroPreseli in Crymych, which is due to open in August.
We are holding an open day on Thursday 14th August 2014
at the scheme between 10am and 4pm. A show at will
be open and staff will be on hand to provide information.
Come any time between 10am and 4pm
to see whats on offer. As well as
40 apartments for rent there is also a
library, restaurant, guest suite plus
wellbeing and craft facilities.
There is also a
primary health centre
including a GP practice
and a day centre on
the site.
We look forward to
seeing you there.
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Let Preseli Solar help you access 20 years guaranteed income on electricity you
generate from a solar photovoltaic (pv) system. Solar PV could provide a real
cushion for this and future years utility costs by providing all year electricity
generation. The Feed In Tariff scheme provides income for every unit of electricity
produced (currently 14.38p) and every unit of electricity exported to the grid
(currently 4.77p). Using the electricity you generate also reduces your electricity
bills. We can even install a device which ensures that any spare electricity you
generate which would normally be exported to the grid is diverted to heat your hot
water or a storage heater.
Ian and Nick at Preseli Solar provide a friendly, personal and accessible service.
They will help you design the ideal system for your budget and location. With
MCS accreditation, electrical expertise and keen attention to detail, Preseli Solar
offers the full package for your Solar PV needs.
All our systems are professionally installed to ensure your roof retains its water
tightness (no drilling of slates) and any components in view are kept neat and
tidy. Although the Feed In Tariff scheme is guaranteed for 20 years, you can
expect your system to continue generating for in excess of 30 years. All panels
are supplied with a 25 year performance warranty guaranteeing the longevity of
your system.
Preseli Solar Ltd Co. Reg. No. 7529806.
We offer:
Peace of mind from dealing with a local company
A free no-obligation site survey, consultation and design of a system tailored to your requirements and
location.
A range of high quality products from a wide selection of manufacturers.
PRESELI SOLAR
Solar PV Design and Installation
Generate your own electricity from solar pv and you could save money on your bills and
earn up to 16.76p per Kwh (including export tariff) tax free from the government FIT
(Feed-in tariff) scheme.
We are also accredited domestic energy assessors and can provide your Energy Performance
Certificates (EPCs) now required for new solar pv installations at no extra charge.
The cost of installing a solar pv system is still falling. With feed in tariffs at their current level a
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P
EMBROKESHIREs stunning
scenery and wildlife are being
shown off in all their glory in a
range of glossy calendars produced by
Welsh company Graffeg.
And its not just run of the mill
shots of the coastline featuring in these
high quality publications for 2015 but
some of the more quirky aspects of the
county are lovingly displayed.
Not only are these images of
Pembrokeshire, they have been
captured by Pembrokeshire residents
well known for their artistic merit and
admired by many across the country.
The Pembrokeshire calendar by
well-known photographer Drew
Buckley features 12 of countys most
enchanting and inspiring locations,
each captured in their full, natural glory,
including Broad Haven, Strumble
Lighthouse and Stackpole Head.
Award-wining Drew is a
professional landscape and wildlife
photographer based here in
Pembrokeshire and is self-taught. He
has always had a passion for combining
the great outdoors with his love of
photography and that dedication is clear
to see in his popular work.
Drew, whose wonderful puffn
image featured on the cover of the
BBCs April edition of Wildlife
Magazine, has also produced a wildlife
calendar which includes images of
a diverse range of British wildlife
including wild boar, red deer and the
elusive osprey.
Kersten Howard, originally from
Lamphey, also showcases the glorious
Pembrokeshire landscape in her Under
Celtic Skies calendar, along with other
Welsh beauty spots.
Local images include the Green
Bridge of Wales and Carew Castle.
For a more brooding take on
the county the stunning black and
white images by David Wilson from
Llangwm are always impressive.
In his calendar for 2015 David

Barafundle, Pembrokeshie by David Wilson

Freshwater West by Drew Buckley
Green Bridge by Kersten Howard
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feature
has included images from
across the country as well
as his home county, perfect
outtakes from his books
Wales A Photographers
Journey and Pembrokeshire.
His images of the foot of
Foel Drygarn in the Preselis
and Treleddyd Fawr Cottage
near St Davids capture
a different side to this
changeable county.
For something totally
different St Davids author,
illustrator and photographer
Jackie Morris certainly
delivers with her Cat Walk
calendar which captures an
insight into the lives and
personalities of her feline
family.
Taken from her book
Cat Walk the images
show her three cats on
various adventures in the
Pembrokeshire countryside.
No matter the weather,
the wind or the way it seems
these small creatures like to
go with me; to follow or to
lead, to sit with me while
I write. We have walked
together, sharing the hill with
wild ponies and highland
cattle, now and again with
surprised badgers, young
foxes and the odd snake.
We have watched the violets
bloom and the gorse scent
the air, walked through the
wind stunted trees with their
brief blanket of blossom and
seen it torn by the winds,
lingered by foxgloves, she
has said.
We have walked together, sharing the hill with wild
ponies and highland cattle, now and again with
surprised badgers - Jackie Morris
Pentre Ifan Burial Chamber by David Wilson
On the prowl with Jackie Morris cats
Strumble Lighthouse by Drew Buckley
Pufn by Drew Buckley
Tenby by Kersten Howard
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I
NTERNATIONAL man of mystery Austin
Powers was among the Hollywood stars seen
strutting their stuff in Milford Haven, as the
annual town carnival drew thousands of people out
into the streets.
Organised by Milford Haven Round Table with
sponsorship from South Hook LNG the day was a
flm-flled affair, with everyone from Optimus Prime
to Peter Pan fying in to join the fun.
The judges had their work cut out picking a
favourite foat from the many colourful entries, but in
the end St Katharines Stratford Players claimed their
hearts to win the 500 top prize for best foat with
their Alice in Wonderland theme.
Milford Haven Gym Club claimed second prize
as the Crew of the Milford Pearl, and James Streets
Peter Pan and the Lost Boys swashbuckled their way
into third place overall.
Accompanied by her attendants Kayla Boast,
Eloise Hull, Ella Barrett and Seren Holzman,
Carnival Queen Grace Hopson looked resplendent
and six-year-old sister Emily also got to enjoy the
fun in her own fairy princess dress.
Leprechaun Steven Clark was honoured for his
30-year contribution to the carnival, and there were
also prizes for walking entries.
At Pill Fields, visitors got to meet the stars and
check out some famous movie cars, before a hair-
raising movie stunt display stole the show.
Martin Wilcox, secretary for the Round Table,
said: We would just like to thank the people of
Milford Haven for getting involved with the foats,
and coming out to support the carnival on the day.
Town mayor councillor Eric Harries
congratulated the Round Table and its sponsors on
their hard work in producing what is undoubtedly
Milfords event of the year.
Communities across Pembrokeshire still hold
carnivals with Pembroke Dock RFC, Neyland,
Narberth, and Haverfordwest among those to hold
events this summer. Many villages also continue the
carnival tradition too, among them Templeton, St
Ishmaels and Herbrandston.
Fishguard and St Davids carnivals both take place
on August 23.
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At the helm is Nicola Merriman, who for the
past eight years has led the marketing strategy
for Princes Gate Spring Water, the multi-award-
winning brand and one of Wales fastest growing
businesses. Of the launch, Nicola Merriman
comments; a recent thankfully minor - health
scare fuelled my decision to fulfl a long-standing
personal ambition to set out on my own, in an
effort to diversify my portfolio and potentially
impart the expertise and knowledge I have
acquired during the course of my career.
Spanning over twenty years, this career included
a number of in-house senior brand marketing
positions with global blue-chip giants including
Unilever, Masterfoods (MARS) and Coca Cola.
Nicola headed up the Water portfolio while
with Coca Cola and was personally responsible
for the re-brand of Irelands Deep RiverRock,
which now enjoys the market leadership
position in the bottled water category. Originally
from Dublin, Nicola met her now husband Paul
on a trip to Australasia
during a six month
career break in 2003.
The couples decision
to set up home in
Pembrokeshire may
have been Coca
Colas loss, but was a
fortuitous one for both
Nicola and Princes Gate
Spring Water alike, The
story of how I came to
work for Princes Gate
is truly a remarkable
one. explained Nicola.
I had inadvertently
crossed paths with
the directors [David &
Glyn Jones] when I presented at the UK Bottled
Water Conference on the success of Deep
RiverRock. A short time later, when I made
the decision to re-locate to Pembrokeshire
and on my husbands suggestion, I contacted
David Jones directly to introduce myself. David,
having seen Nicola present at the conference,
immediately saw the synergies between the
Princes Gate and Deep RiverRock the latter
of which was also an indigenous water brand.
The rest, as they say, is history. Nicola was
responsible for overseeing the Princes Gate
re-brand in 2007, the results of which were
considerable.Through continued company
investment and burgeoning sales and marketing
strategies, the brand has since expanded its
market penetration throughout the UK with
National listings in accounts including Tesco.
Perhaps the most compelling endorsement
Nicolas new business can boast is the fact that
she is already undertaking signifcant work for
Princes Gate via her new business MOJO. A
spokesperson for the business, Operations
Director Endaf Edwards comments We are
delighted for Nicola in her pursuit of her
business ambitions and are confdent that
she will enjoy future success. Nicola leaves a
signifcant legacy at Princes Gate Spring Water
and we look forward to working with Nicola in
the future.
This legacy has included Nicola having helped
secure a number of awards for the business
throughout her time with Princes Gate,
including the Wales Marketing Award in 2010
and fnalist in the same Marketing Awards in
2013. I was more proud of the runner-up
position in 2013 than with the previous overall
win continued Nicola we were in the company
of Welsh giants Brains and Peters Foods both
of which have turnovers above 100m and as
such enjoy considerably healthier marketing
spends!
Based in Narberth,
Pembrokeshire,
MOJO (Marketing)
Ltd will offer strategic
consultancy targeting a
wide range of business
types. Nicola herself
has worked on a
consultative basis for
businesses in tourism
such as Narberths
Hotel Plas Hyfryd
and orchestrated the
creative branding for
the Oriel y Parc Gallery
&Visitors centre
for Pembrokeshire
Coastal National Parks
Authority.With seasoned experience in the
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) arena,
Nicola also looks forward to helping small to
medium size producers in Wales in increasing
their retail penetration; a key to the success of
any burgeoning regional brand. Nicola adds: In
Wales there are funding options available to
help market SMEs which many business arent
aware of. I look forward to helping increase
awareness of such grant options, and also to
share with business owners that you dont need
a hefty marketing spend to undertake some
savvy marketing campaigns.With my previous
position with Coca Cola I enjoyed a multi-
million pound annual marketing budget. Its
incredibly easy to surround yourself with the
most creative of teams with those fgures.When
I moved toWales I had to become far more
creative in my approach to brand marketing; its
far harder to be a savvy marketer with a limited
budget; but the challenge has been a wonderful
one for me ultimately as it insisted that I
train in various disciplines which I would have
outsourced in former roles.The result, I believe,
is that I have become a far more rounded
creative professional, with a lateral approach
to business and an frmer grasp of the various
elements of the full integrated marketing mix.
In addition to the practical consultancy, Nicola
hopes to impart her experience on aspiring
marketers in the form of guest lecture sessions
on a range of further and higher educational
institutions in Wales. I look forward to
stressing the importance of what is a crucial
stage of the development of brand marketing
strategies often missed by businesses:That is
the establishment of a brand print or brand
architecture.This stage sets the foundations
before any creative process can be applied; as
it sets forth the essence of what your brand or
business stands for.The completion of a credible
brand architecture is a platform from which
the creative process fows naturally. Its what
differentiates effective branding from graphic
logo design
explains
Nicola.
Pembrokeshire has recently
acquired a new independent
marketing consultancy in the
form of MOJO (Marketing) Ltd.
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ADWS Festival of Archaeology got off to a fying start at
Lampheys Bishop Palace.
Fans of the 40s stepped back in time to meet American GIs
and the Womens Land Army as they set up full military camp at the
former Bishops retreat on Saturday, July 12 and Sunday, July 13.
The 40s and Forces weekend was the frst event in a two-week
Festival of Archaeology celebrating the best of Welsh heritage.
The festival was organised by Cadw, the Welsh Governments
historic environment service.
Visitors were able to explore an alternative history of the medieval
Bishops Palace which once played host to American troops in the run
up to the Normandy landings during the Second World War.
Cadw archaeologists were on hand to help people understand the
role Lamphey played in the war effort.
The stunning building is renowned for its links to St Davids Bishops
Palace.
For more information visit www.cadw.wales.gov.uk/events.
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Many of our staff speak or have an
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At JCP Solicitors we focus on providing great service and results
for our clients. People are the core focus of our business, along
with commitment to specialism and desire to be the leading
experts in our felds. We provide added value to all our clients
and believe that in this day and age, clients require more than
just a legal service. We are pragmatic, solution orientated,
down to earth, and we speak plain English. In 2011 we merged
with VJG Johns in Fishguard, in 2012 we merged with Bissmire
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Cross, also in Fishguard. So if you need expert legal advice for
you, your property or your business, give one of our local team
members a call.
Rhian Davies
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recently returned to JCP Solicitors 21 years
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continue to service clients in the area from
JCPs ofce in Haverfordwest.
01437 771168
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Peter Cross
Peter has been practicing in Fishguard for
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is now a consultant in private client services
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01348 871045
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Betsan Powell
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01437 764723
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Ian Fudge
Partner Ian fudge is a specialist in wills and
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in the Pembrokeshire area with over 30 years
experience. In February 2014 Ian became
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Agricultural Society and in 2015 will become
the Societys President.
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Peter Radford
Peter is a Partner with over 30 years experience
based in our Haverfordwest ofce. Peter
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including business leases, sales, acquisitions,
agricultural property, farm business tenancies,
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01437 771161
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Arwel Davies
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well respected Practitioner in Pembrokeshire
with over 20 years experience in this feld.
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Cathedral. He is also a trustee and advisor
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Geraldine Davies
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personal to you.
We aim to present clear, concise and relevant
drawings and documentation for tendering
and construction.
Kinver Kreations prides itself on delivering high
quality accurate building surveys in digital
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minor and major refurbishment works for
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T
WO canine companions have proved themselves
to be far more than just mans best friend they
are both lifesavers too.
There are only four trained medical alert assistance
dogs in the whole of Wales, two of which live and work
in Pembrokeshire.
Fun-loving Golden Labrador Friday, from
Haverfordwest, is one of just a handful of hypo alert
dogs in the country. The dogs are trained to recognise
subtle changes in odour when their owner has low blood
glucose levels.
Friday was given to 26-year-old David Hughes by
Assistance Dogs UK a couple of years ago and the pair
have been inseparable ever since.
Assistance Dogs UK comprises seven registered
charities that provide assistance dogs and transform the
lives of people with physical disabilities and conditions
such as blindness and autism.
David has suffered from type one diabetes, epilepsy
and Addisons disease for most of his life and as a
youngster spent a great deal of time in and out of
Withybush Hospital.
He said: I used to suffer with a lack of concentration
and vision which Friday picks up on.
She will alert me when my blood sugars drop by
picking up scents from my hands and breath.
She will either jump up on my lap or chest. Thats
her way of telling me I need to take something quick. For
me its Lucozade.
You can talk to some diabetics who say they can
feel an attack coming on, but I dont.
David said he cannot imagine life without Friday.
Our relationship is great, he said, I completely
trust Friday and can take her anywhere off the lead
knowing she wont leave my side.
When David was given Friday, he made a promise
to her trainers at Assistance Dogs UK to keep her ft and
healthy, although he admits that is sometimes easier said
than done.
I have a carpentry job in Haverfordwest and Friday
comes along with me. My work mates love her and are
constantly feeding her sausages and bits of bacon! he
said.
Elenor Clark, from Fishguard has had severe type 1
diabetes for nearly 30 years and says her labrador-golden
retriever cross, Aster, has turned her life around.
Elenor has lost awareness of when her blood sugar
needs regulating and before she had Aster she was blue-
lighted into hospital on several occasions after losing
consciousness in her sleep. Luckily her mother had been
there to call an ambulance but Elenor was worried about
it happening when she was on her own.
I was running my blood sugar levels high at night
to avoid having a hypo in my sleep. In the long term this
would have been very bad for my health, she said.
Then one night I happened to be watching Crufts
and there was a bit about these dogs, I thought this is
what I need.
Elenor applied to the Medical Detection Dogs charity
in 2011.
On her birthday in July last year she had a phone
call from the charity to say they had two dogs for her to
choose from.
She bonded with Aster straight away.
She was meant to be a hypo detection dog. It seems
to have just come to her naturally to do the alerting, said
Elenor.
She is alerting me three or four times a day,
sometimes more. She comes to me and starts pawing me,
if I dont respond quickly enough shell sit on me and
wont stop till I do a blood test. If Im in bed shell paw
the side of the bed, if she gets no response shell sit on
me and woof in my face.
I really cant imagine life without her. I dont know
how I coped without her. She is absolutely brilliant and
very special.
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Friday will alert me
when my blood sugars
drop by picking up
scents from my hands
and breath.
She will either jump
up on my lap or chest.
Thats her way of
telling me I need to
take something quick
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EARLY 1,400 people took the fght to
cancer on Sunday, June 29, as they put on
their running shoes for this years Race for
Life event.
Scolton Manor, near Haverfordwest, was awash
with pink as the runners, often with very personal
reasons for joining the fght against cancer, tackled
the course.
There were crazy wigs and hats, fancy dress
costumes, and plenty of pink accessories on show as
everyone got into the fundraising spirit and ran in the
name of loved ones who have fought or are fghting
the disease.
Among the participants were also a number
of people who have been diagnosed with cancer
themselves, and family and friends of those fghting
various forms of the illness.
Participants wore messages in memory of those
they were running for and left touching comments
on display on a memory wall.
Katie Robbshaw, of Cancer Research UK, who is
area event manager for south and west Wales, said:
The fnal fgures are in, and I am delighted to say
that we had 1,380 participants, which is a small but
important growth on last year.
Were likely to raise in the region of 80,000
thanks to the event at Scolton, which will enable us
to fund more life saving work.
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HERE are many eye
catching motors to be
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Gerry Lloyds Push me pull you
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Ive been stopped many times,
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Gerry and his wife regularly join
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AUGUST
AUGUST 5-21
ST DAVIDS ARTS FESTIVAL:
Includes performances of Oh What
a Lovely War in the Bishops Palace,
and Toad of Toad Hall at Mathry
Community Hall on various dates.
www.festivalarts.org.uk
AUGUST 9
WINGS OVER CAREW: Festival
celebrating everything military at Carew
Cheriton Control Tower, Saturday
110am-5pm and Sunday, August 10,
10am-4pm. Adults 3, under 14s 1,
under 5s free. Exhibits to include a real
Spitfre, vintage and classic vehicles,
rides, crafts and more.
CARNIVAL: Templeton. Carnival
queen, fancy dress and fun for children
on the village green.
AUGUST 10
POETRY: Magical evening of poetry,
music and prose in the Bishops Palace
Undercroft, St Davids. Tickets 10/8.
Note: this is an open air performance.
www.festivalarts.org.uk
AUGUST 11
SHEEPDOG TRIALS: St Dogmaels
sheepdog trials. Penwen Farm. SA43
3BY. 7.30am-6pm.
CRAFT SHOW: Pembrokeshire
Craftmakers Exhibition, Coronation
Hall, Dale. To August 21. Also August
26-September 14.
AUGUST 12
TALK: Talk by Terry John on the
sea trade in Tudor Tenby, at Narberth
Museum. 7.30-9pm. Tickets 4.50.
AUGUST 13
ARCHEOGLOGY WALK: A Walk in
the Past, guided walk with the National
Trust and National Park archaeologist.
6 adults, 4 concessions. No under
12s. 6.30-9.30pm. Meet at Whitesands
car park. Booking essential on 01437
720392. Similar walk at Solva on
Tuesday August 19 and September 18.
SUNSET CINEMA: Mamma Mia!
(PG), Picton Castle, The Rhos,
Haverfordwest. Tickets from the Torch
Theatre or Picton Castle. Gates 7pm.
Film at sunset. Doors will open for
each screening at 7pm, with the flms
starting as soon as the sun has gone
down approximately 9.15pm.
Tickets cost 6 in advance (3.50
concessions and 16 for a family ticket)
and 7.50 on the day (5.50 concessions
and 24 for a family ticket).
AUGUST 14
SUNSET CINEMA: Close Encounters
of the Third Kind (PG), Trevayne
campsite, Trevayne Farm,
Monkstone, Saundersfoot. Tickets
from the Torch or via paypal: www.
flms4tenby.wordpress.com/rooms-with-
a-view or from the Walk on Water
shops in Tenby and Saundersfoot.
Doors will open for each screening at
7pm, with the flms starting as soon as
the sun has gone down approximately
9.15pm.
Tickets cost 6 in advance (3.50
concessions and 16 for a family ticket)
and 7.50 on the day (5.50 concessions
and 24 for a family ticket).
AUGUST 15
SUNSET CINEMA: Dirty Dancing
(15), Stackpole Estate, near Pembroke.
Tickets from the Torch or the National
Trust Stackpole Estate. Doors will
open for each screening at 7pm, with
the flms starting as soon as the sun has
gone down approximately 9.15pm.
Tickets cost 6 in advance (3.50
concessions and 16 for a family ticket)
and 7.50 on the day (5.50 concessions
and 24 for a family ticket).
AUGUST 16
AGRICULTURAL SHOW: Haycastle
Horticultural and Pony Show. 8am-6pm.
ARTS FESTIVAL: Picton Centre, by
County Hall, Haverfordwest. A festival
celebrating the arts in Pembrokeshire.
10am-10pm.
AUGUST 17
POETRY: Magical evening of poetry,
music and prose in the Bishops Palace
Undercroft, St Davids. Tickets 10/8.
Note: this is an open air performance.
www.festivalarts.org.uk
AUGUST 19
GET ARTY: Join the National Park
Discovery Team at Oriel y Parc, St
Davids, and have fun making a crafty
mess. Fun activities whatever the
weather. Children must be accompanied
by an adult. 2 per child, adults free.
10.30am-noon, 1-2.30pm. Also August
26.
AUGUST 19-21
PEMBROKESHIRE COUNTY
SHOW: Three day county show at
the County Showground, Withybush,
on the outskirts of Haverfordwest.
Largest three day show in Wales with
more than 450 trade stands, livestock
and horse classes, open dog show, dog
agility, Scruffts, poultry show, crafts
and horticulture, musical entertainment,
Family Zone and more.
www.pembsshow.org
AUGUST 19-23
SAUNDERSFOOT IN BLOOM:
Community fower festival, St Issells
Church, Saundersfoot. 10am-6pm.
Around 30 organisations taking part.
AUGUST 21-25
JAZZ FESTIVAL: Five day jazz and
blues festival - Aberjazz in and around
Fishguard. Music throughout the town
at various venues with top musicians
from Wales, UK, Argentina and USA.
www.aberjazz.com
AUGUST 22-24
BEER FESTIVAL: Haverfordwest
Beer and Cider Festival, Haverfordwest
Castle. www.facebook.com/
BeerCiderFestival.
AUGUST 23
DYLANS MOBILE BOOKSTORE:
All day, Oriel y Parc Courtyard, St
Davids.
AUGUST 24
BLESSING OF THE BOATS: And
community hymn singing. Solva Quay
from 6pm.
KNIGHT SCHOOL: Collegiate of
Knights Templar at Carew Castle
- displays, have a go sessions etc.
AUGUST 25
MEDIEVAL DAY: St Dogmaels
Abbey, St Dogmaels, 11am-4pm. www.
welshabbey.org.uk
KNIGHT SCHOOL: Collegiate of
Knights Templar at Carew Castle
- displays, have a go sessions etc.
RAS BECA: Five-mile fell race over the
Preseli Mountains; also childrens races.
1-5pm. www.rasbeca.com
AUGUST 26
FOOD FESTIVAL: Gwyl Fwyd
Crymych Food Festival, Neuadd y
Farchnad Crymych Market Hall/
Maes Ploveillh. 1-6.30pm. www.
gwylfwydcrymych.com
AUGUST 27
TWILIGHT WALK: Colby Woodland
Gardens, near Amroth. 7-9pm. Disover
woodland wildlife as darkness falls.
Also August 28.
AUGUST 29
SEAL PUP WALK: Two mile walk
around the Deer Park at Martins
Haven with a National Trust ranger.
2-4pm. Adults 3, children 1. www.
nationaltrust.org.uk/pembrokeshire.
01348 837860.
CLASSICS CONCERT: Local
musicians in their fnal year at the Royal
College of Music (London). 7.30pm,
Regency Hall, Saundersfoot. Tickets
10.
AUGUST 30
VILLAGE SHOW: Clynderwen Show,
agricultural and horticultural show.
8am-6pm.
SEPTEMBER
THEATRE: New play about the
First World War - Heroes without a
Parachute, by Derek Webb. Various
dates and venues in the county
including Theatre Gwaun, Fishguard on
September 19 and De Valence, Tenby
on September 26. www.ignitiontheatre.
org.uk
SEPTEMBER 3-8, 18-23 (and
October 3-7)
CRAFTS: Pembrokeshire Craft Makers
Exhibition, St Davids City Hall. 10am-
5pm.
SEPTEMBER 6-13
MUSIC FESTIVAL: Milford Haven
Music Festival - concerts, workshops
and young musicians platform. Look
out for more information.
SEPTEMBER 7
SEAL PUP WALK: Two mile walk
around the Deer Park at Martins Haven
with a National Trust ranger. 10am-
noon. Adults 3, children 1. www.
nationaltrust.org.uk/pembrokeshire.
01348 837860.
CAR RUN: Western Telegraph
Pembrokeshire County Run - starts and
fnishes at Withybush showground.
Classic and much-loved vehicles of all
shapes and sizes. Cars set off 10.30am.
Spectators welcome to view the cars
before they set off.
SEPTEMBER 11-22
MILITARY HISTORY: Exhibition
looking at the wartime history of Dale
and surrounding area. Old Stables
Heritage Centre, South Street, Dale.
Open Thursday to Sunday, 11am-5pm.
SEPTEMBER 12-14
PENFRO BOOK FESTIVAL:
Workshops, talks, meet the author,
competitions etc. Book fair open to the
public on the Sunday. Rhosygilwen
mansion near Cilgerran. www.
penfrobookfestival.org.uk
SEPTEMBER 13
IRON KIDS: Childrens run event in
Tenby. Children 3-14. Register online
www.ironkidswales.co.uk. 12.
SEPTEMBER 14
IRONMAN WALES: Swimming in
Tenby, cycling through the south and
east of the county. Finishes in Tenby.
Great family spectator sport.
HERITAGE DAY: Colby Woodland
Gardens, Amroth. Free entry. 10am-
5pm.
SEPTEMBER 20-27
ARTS FESTIVAL: Tenby Arts Festival,
week-long festival of music, art, drama,
talks, flms and seaside fun. www.
tenbyartsfest.co.uk
SEPTEMBER 22-23
PINT SIZED PLAYS: Short fve-
10 minute plays in various venues.
Performed free in six Tenby pubs over
two nights. Three plays per pub. www.
pintsizedplays.org.uk
SEPTEMBER 27-28
FOOD FESTIVAL: Narberth
Food Festival, Town Moor. www.
narberthfoodfestival.com.
SEPTEMBER 28
HALF MARATHON: Pembrokeshire
Half Marathon and 10K.11am-2pm
in the national park. Pembrokeshire
Triathlon Club event. www.pembstri.
org.uk for more details.
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