Birthday greetings for this week go to: Alexander Rogers, eight, of Pembroke Dock; Hannah Brown, 12, of Cardiff; Ben Lascelles, six, of Pembroke Dock; Ian Johnson, 12, of Hakin; Danielle Parry, 11, of Neyland; Eve Kidney, seven, of Jameston; Osian Fudge
Messrs Dai Lewis Cyf, Auctioneers report as follows: A slightly smaller entry forward (1025), with many producers taking advantage of the current few dry days to catch up on harvesting duties. The lamb trade has crept up slightly, and augurs well for
Dear Editor, - I would like to respond to your article 'New Rules Hamper Carers' Work' (September 1st). The report gives the impression that carers in Pembrokeshire are no longer permitted to change beds, make breakfast, make a cup of tea, pay in or take
Dear Editor, - Lord Parry will be sadly missed by those of us who admired his commitment to principle, his devotion to Pembrokeshire and his loyalty to old friends and willingness to embrace new ones. He gave hugely of his time to raise funds for worthy
Arable grower William Scale worries he sounds like a grant junkie when he talks about the cash he gets to preserve and encourage wildlife on his Pembrokeshire farm. But evidence suggests the taxpayer would prefer farmers to be paid to work in harmony
Gig review: The Freewheelers. The Jeffreyston Inn, Jeffreyston. Wednesday, September 1st. The Jazz Jam at the Jeffreyston Inn, Jeffreyston, surely has to be worth a visit for the alliteration alone. Every Wednesday night for the past four years, the Freewheelers
YMFFROST balch a ddaeth yn dipyn o joc yn y ganrif ddiwethaf oedd: 'Lloyd George knew my father' - ond mae'n bron yn wir am ddyn sydd newydd benodi i swydd bywsig ym myd dysgu Cymraeg yn y sir. O leiaf mae David Hedley Williams yn gallu honni i'r cawr
Film review: Super Size Me. Directed by Morgan Spurlock. Starring Morgan Spurlock, Ronald McDonald Dur. 96 mins. Cert. PG. In the film, Super Size Me, star and director Morgan Spurlock has decided to confirm to us what we already know - that an anecdotal
Messrs Dai Lewis Cyf Auctioneers report as follows: A much larger entry (307) forward especially in the weaned calves and store cattle sections, together with a similar number of Cows and Calves. Cows and Calves met a faster run with a better quality
Two long-established local firms are showing their faith in the future and their ability to deal with outside competition by pressing forward with ambitious expansion plans. Green's Motors Ltd's offices, parts, servicing, valet and spray workshops will
Dear Editor, - The Government says it can only afford to pay student tuition fees if they pay it back sometime in the future. I wonder how much of this student debt is likely to be recovered eventually. In the first instance, a fair proportion of students
Pembrokeshire tourist attraction Folly Farm has been awarded Wales Tourist Board Quality Assured Visitor Attraction status. The award is the official endorsement by the Wales Tourist Board (WTB) of the farm attraction's high standards, and is the result
Eight west Wales milk producers are confronting the farm labour recruitment crisis head on, by investing time and money to improve as employers. The group, known as Dairy Horizons, are the first farmers in Britain to be awarded Investor in People accreditation
A NEW jet boat service has been launched for those keen to enjoy adventure and exploration trips around Ramsey and the offshore islands, caves and coves. Owners and skippers of Venture Jet Limited are husband and wife team, Tim Brooke and Beth Swan. They
J. J. Morris report good trade at the Store and Calf Mart on Monday September 6th when 115 Calves and 150 Store and Dairy Cattle were forward. Calves continue at their recent levels with top bulls to £208 and top heifers to £104. An improved entry of
Dear Editor, - Hundreds of children of the 1950s and 60s will be reflecting on the loss of a dear friend from their school days. It is not often you can count a teacher as a friend, but Lord Parry of Neyland was that and more. In those days he was just
The great British Dubble Bubble Bubble Blowing Contest blows into the Swansea Woolworths store on Saturday! It is just one of over 200 local heats taking place in Woolworths stores across the UK. The aim is to find five finalists to 'blow off' for the
The Tenby Arts Festival begins on Saturday, September 18th, with eight days of music, dance, poetry, talks, film and drama. The festival opens with a grand street parade followed by a fun-packed programme, which includes a sand sculpture competition and
YMFFROST balch a ddaeth yn dipyn o jc yn y ganrif ddiwethaf oedd: "Lloyd George knew my father" - ond mae'n bron yn wir am ddyn sydd newydd benodi i swydd bywsig ym myd dysgu Cymraeg yn y sir. O leiaf mae David Hedley Williams yn gallu honni i'r cawr
The 50th Anniversary Hayscastle Horticultural and Pony Show turned out to be a bumper event, attracting more entries and visitors than last year. The organisers were delighted with the success of the show, which ended well into the evening. To mark the
Oakwood will be closing on October 3rd, which leaves just a few weeks for you to win a family ticket. So make sure you enter this competition! It couldn't be easier, simply tell me the date Oakwood closes this year! This could be your last chance to visit
A big Presspack welcome this week goes to: Katie Howells, of Llanddewi Velfrey; Jessica Thomas of Sageston; Endaf Makepeace, of Llanboidy; Florence Long of Goodwick; Osian Field of Goodwick; Abigail Roberts of Narberth; Corrine John of Milford Haven;
Bob Jones Prytherch and Co., report as follows: Store Cattle (165). Considering the warm sunny harvesting weather we had an excellent entry with a very brisk trade as we have had all year. Top price of £650 for Blue card Limousin Steers aged 23 months
Farmers across Pembrokeshire have just nine days left to make changes to their Single Farm Payment data confirmation forms. The National Assembly is sending a letter to all farmers reminding them of the importance of returning their forms. Countryside
