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Latest 27.12.07 from the MHPA shows the CF
Oscar Wilde,
the latest
addition to the Irish Ferry fleet coming to Pembroke Dock on the
31st December 2007...so keep checking and we can give her a
welcome........we have contacted Irish ferries for more
information and will keep you in the frame
Received 1410hrs 27.12.07 from Irish Ferries
"The Oscar Wilde will service
this route while the Inishmore is in dry dock The sailing
schedule will be the usual times. It is envisaged it will
operate on this route between the 31st Dec and the 5th January"
NB.......Now that's what we call service. Why not book a trip
and experience the new ship.......
Irish Ferries Site
Latest update 1624hrs
27.12.07 from
Beacon PR |
Latest 27.12.07 from the MHPA shows the CF
Oscar Wilde, the latest addition to
the Irish Ferry fleet coming to Pembroke Dock on the 31st
December 2007...so keep checking and we can give her a
welcome........we have contacted Irish ferries for more
information and will keep you in the frame
Received 1410hrs 27.12.07 from Irish Ferries
"The Oscar Wilde will service
this route while the Inishmore is in dry dock The sailing
schedule will be the usual times. It is envisaged it will
operate on this route between the 31st Dec and the 5th January"
NB.......Now that's what we call service. Why not book a trip
and experience the new ship.......
Irish Ferries Site
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The motorcycle group are holding their
popular Toy Run again this year, delivering loads of toys to two
deserving causes in Pembrokeshire.
The Three Amigos were in store at Tesco, Pembroke Dock on
Saturday 1st December 2007, collecting the 32 inch LCD
Digital television, a donation for the children's ward in
Withybush General Hospital. They are also raising
awareness about the toy run that commences at midday December
15th 2007 from The Common, Pembroke, collecting toys from all
around the county on a convoy of bikes, ending up at Withybush
Hospital, where the toys get distributed to the children's ward
and the disabled unit. The "Ride" is expected in Pembroke Dock
from 1215hrs the route not yet confirmed due to the road
restrictions after the fire in Law Street....More
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We have just been told this old Telephone Scam is
hitting again...You get a call, mostly on your mobile phone,
from 0878 330 2525 if you pick up the line is quite.
So...you ring it back? NO that's the scam it costs a
packet to hear a recorded message "all are operators are busy".
Don't get caught just ignore it. (Editor 07.11.07) |
Welcome to a news article direct from the editor titled,
In
seven easy steps !!!!! It was to be a small
insight into the ups and downs of Pembrokeshire County Council
as highlighted in the latest Performance Bulletin on Local
Authority Performance 2006/7 published by the Welsh Assembly
Government on 8th October 2007. But before we can make comment
on the efficiency or non-efficiency of our County Council we had
to tell this one.
How to get the report.......In
seven easy steps !!!!!!
The report was found after clicking through 7 pages all of a
similar content, with the ongoing links getting harder and
harder to find on each page. How? well by changing the way
they named it and at times burying the link within the body of
un-explanatory the text
The section below takes you through the stages.
The highlighted phrases show the links and our comment that have
been added by us, So to save you and your Clicking Finger or
wear and tear on the good old mouse...Just
Click Here to save and scroll through the whole report
of of the Pdf. file
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Theatre comes to Town. as part of the Torch
Theatres Autumn tour the company put on a fine performance to a crowded
Pater Hall last evening (4th October 2007).
The Torch Theatre Company continue to bring there outstanding talents to
the community in this production of "Flora's War"
by Tim Baker, directed by Peter
Doran is the story of a Welsh family's
struggles on the Home Front during the Second World War. When an evacuee
from London comes to stay, the family's stability is threatened, but
they must keep 'smiling through'. This is a fabulous show for all the
family
The Torch Theatre
is undergoing an exciting new phase with the ongoing of a new £5.4m
development to upgrade its existing facilities and add a second
auditorium. This will provide a wonderful opportunity for both residents
and visitors to Pembrokeshire to experience high quality entertainment
from a diverse programme designed to suit all tastes.
The refurbishment
is the result of 5 years of planning and fundraising and this is
on-going. See
Redevelopment and
Fundraising Appeal
to find out more and how you can join us to complete the new Torch.
If you still have
not had time to see this Production you still have a chance at the
following locations
5th October 2007 at the
Queen's Hall Narberth
8th and 9th October at the
Merlin Theatre Haverfordwest
10th October 2007 at
Pembroke Town Hall Pembroke
11th October at the
Theatr Gwaun Fishguard
12th October at the
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Ferry Returns.....1545hrs
Wednesday 19th September 2007...the Irish Ferry the Isle of
Inishmore returned to the ferry terminal at Pembroke Dock today
(16th September 2007)....the ferry left on time for the
lunchtime sailing and was due to arrive in Roeselare on time
...the timetable on the Irish Ferry Web Site just reports the
sailing as delayed...we will give you more information as we get
it....Editor
Update1604hrs: Port information shows a departure time of
1615 hrs
Update 1626hrs: Left the dock at 1624hrs for her return
to Roeselare
Irish Ferries spokesman, Paddy Walsh, said:
"A female diabetic was suffering convulsions. The captain made
the decision to return to Pembroke Dock instead of calling out a
helicopter when the ship was further out to sea. "The crossing
was delayed but the safety of passengers is the priority." An
ambulance was waiting at the port and took the passenger to
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DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT News Release (100) issued by The
Government News Network on 25 July 2007
The Department for Transport has today announced funding grants
of more
than £20m to support freight transport in the UK. The awards,
from three
separate funding programmes, combine to improve the freight
infrastructure
of the country and reduce the amount of freight transported by
road.
Henty Oil Ltd was awarded a grant of £202,427 in August 2006
towards the
cost of oil storage facilities at Huskisson Dock in Liverpool to
enable the
delivery of Heavy Fuel Oil by water from Pembroke Dock .
Full Press Release
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Pembroke River Rally........on Saturday 11th August,
2007
A Rally of small craft will take place in the Pembroke River on
11th August, 2007. Craft will gather in Crow Pool (approximate
position 51o 41’.5 North, 04o 58’.63 West) at 1530 hours to proceed
upriver to Pembroke Castle Pond.
All craft will depart Castle Pond by 1700 hours and proceed
downriver.
Mariners are requested to exercise caution in the vicinity of
Pennar Gut around these times when small craft may be entering/leaving.
The control craft, call sign Mike Victor 1, will monitor VHF Channel 72
while in the Pembroke River but VHF Channel 12 at all other
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HEAVY LIFT BARGE
MARINERS ARE HEREBY ADVISED that
beginning on or about 17th July 2007 a heavy lift crane barge
will be operating at South Hook LNG Terminal (approx position
51°41.’9N 005° 05’W). Tak Lift 7 will be working around the
jetty head installing equipment and will be in the area for some
weeks. She will deploy anchors and cables into the main channel
at times. Tak Lift 7 will operate at right angles to the jetty
head and may extend up to 100m off the jetty face.
Mariners are required to pass at slow speed and to maintain a
safe distance from the barge. Mariners are reminded that a 100m
exclusion zone exists around the South Hook LNG Terminal and no
unauthorised craft should approach closer. 13.07.07 |
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Pembroke River Rally........on Saturday 11th August,
2007
A Rally of small craft will take place in the Pembroke River on 11th
August, 2007. Craft will gather in Crow Pool (approximate position
51o 41’.5 North, 04o 58’.63 West) at 1530 hours to proceed upriver to
Pembroke Castle Pond.
All craft will depart Castle Pond by 1700 hours and proceed downriver.
Mariners are requested to exercise caution in the vicinity of Pennar Gut
around these times when small craft may be entering/leaving. The control
craft, call sign Mike Victor 1, will monitor VHF Channel 72 while in the
Pembroke River but VHF Channel 12 at all other
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Steam train in the Dock
I have been advised by the
Mayor, Paul Weatherall, that a steam train (No 6024 King Edward 1) is to
visit Pembroke Dock on Sunday 27th May 2007. It will arrive at 1429 and
leave at 1450. |
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Can-Do Crafts The web project found this after a Blog search looks
like a great idea why not nip along and check it out
Can-Do Crafts (part of the Can-Do Community group) takes place
every Thursday at the Yo-Yo Family Centre, Hamilton Court, Pembroke
Dock, from 9.30am to 2.30pm (with a break in between 11am-12pm). We have
a look at various art and crafts from drawing to knitting, using local
resources and recycling where possible.
Children are welcome to join in.
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A notice on the Milford haven port Authority web site hides a secret
...the arrival of the The
largest sea-going self propelled crane on the UK West Coast.
Mersey Mammoth
on the 6th May...we presume to lift the structure that has been
built here at Pembroke Dock for the LNG Project....watch this space for
more news.......and if we are right why not pay to view from the top of
the Gun tower and check out our museum
From Port Authority: MERSEY MAMMOTH
Mariners are hereby advised that, from Sunday 6th May 2007, a heavy lift
crane barge will be working at the Dragon LNG berth (approximate
position 51° 42’ N 005° 00’W) Mersey Mammoth will be installing
topside equipment as part of the reconstruction of the berth. Mersey
Mammoth will then be shuttling between Pembroke Dock and Dragon for
several days thereafter.
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Wartime pilot helps launch Sunderland Trust.....Posted
02.04.07
A wartime flying boat pilot
will be reunited with parts of his actual aircraft when
the Pembroke Dock Sunderland Trust is launched on
Monday April 2nd, 2007.
Wing Commander Derek
Martin, OBE, who
lives in Berkshire, is chief guest at the launch which
takes place at Sunderland House, Admiralty Way, The
Royal Dockyard, Pembroke Dock, at 10.30 am.
In September 1940 Wing
Commander Martin, then just 20-years-old, piloted
Sunderland T9044 on one of its first flights in RAF
service from Pembroke Dock.
In November 1940 T9044
sank at its moorings at Pembroke Dock. There was no crew
on board and the aircraft was not discovered for
decades. It is the only Mark I Sunderland left in the
world and just one of four survivors out of nearly 750
Sunderland's built.
An engine and several
other parts of the aircraft have already been recovered
by divers and are being restored.
The Pembroke Dock
Sunderland Trust aims to recover the remains of T9044
and to restore as much as possible of this unique
aircraft for display at Pembroke Dock, as part of a
Battle of the Atlantic exhibition which will also tell
the story of military flying-boats.....
..........watch this space for details. The web project
will be adding new sections reporting the Sunderland
Trusts activities, and also coming to the project an
article on the Royal Air Force Launches based here
in Pembroke Dock written by our President Brinley Rixon
M.B.E
Pictures on Roberts Rambles |
Welsh tournament reborn 500
years on
This year marks the 500th anniversary
of the last great jousting tournament in Wales, at Carew Castle in
Pembrokeshire and to celebrate the castle will be recreating this
five day event with a series of re-enactments, storytelling and
concerts (May 2-7).
In 1507 a host of knights were welcomed to Carew to honour Sir Rhys
ap Thomas and his admission into the Order of the Garter.
Celebrations included hunting, feasting, music, dancing, a ride to
Lamphey Palace for mass by the Bishop of St. Davids and a
spectacular jousting tournament.
Highlights of Carew 500: The Great
Tournament include:
- A concert of early and sacred
music in Carew Church featuring the Quaynotes Choir (May 3 -
£6).
- A cavalcade of horses to
Lamphey Palace with free viewing from the Lamphey Showground.
- Two days of re-enactment of the
Great Tournament (May 6-7) with jousting, falconry, archery,
craft demonstrations and early music with Medieval re-enactment
groups (adults £8).
Carew Castle is in south west Wales,
90 miles from Cardiff, and overlooks a 23 acre millpond and the only
restored tidal mill in Wales.
Details and tickets, tel: 01646 672
761. Website:
www.carew500.com
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Pembrokeshire Park is Green Dragon pacesetter
The Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority is
a Welsh pacesetter on environmental standards.
It has gained the Green Dragon
Environmental Standard® Level Four for all its services - the first of
the Welsh National Parks to achieve this hard to attain certification.
ARENA Network, which runs
the standard, set the National Park ever higher environmental
performance standards to reach right across all its operations, not just
at its Llanion Park, Pembroke Dock, headquarters.
Said Authority Chairman, Councilor Simon
Hancock: “Reaching such a high level of a
nationally
recognised standard is an excellent
achievement and reflects the hard work put in by our staff. The
Authority is committed to minimising the impacts of our operations,
balancing the needs of the environment with operational obligations and
available resources.”
Sustainable Development Officer Ruth Cook, who co-ordinates Green Dragon
for the Authority, added: “Working with ARENA Network, we have
implemented an environmental management structure which reduces our
impact on the environment in our day-to-day activities. The Standard
greatly assists the Authority in its environmental performance, in
adopting best practice and in making savings through resource reduction.
There are five levels to the standard and the Park Authority is aiming
for the highest Level Five for next year.
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MEETING AT PATER HALL TO DISCUSS PROPOSALS
FOR IMPROVEMENT OF THE PEMBROKE DOCK MEMORIAL PARK.
A public meeting was held at the Pater Hall on the evening of Wednesday
7th March to discuss ideas for improvements to the Park. 30
people were present and the meeting broke up into 6 groups to give
details of what they would like to see in a rejuvenated park. Some of
the ideas put forward included the building of a Café, toilets, improved
playground equipment, flower beds, a “trim trail”, a Dog walking area,
BMX cycle area etc. The ideas will be co-ordinated by Communities First
who will present a report to the Memorial Park Sub Committee. Details of
their report will also be sent to organisations within the town and to
those who attended the meeting. |
Kwik Save Pembroke Dock
Un-collaborated rumours have been flying round Pembroke Dock this week
as to the future of the store on Pier Road. Today (Tuesday 6th March) we
contacted the head office, media department and very pleasant lady
reported they have received funding for the company, although the
future of our store could neither be confirmed of denied....keep
checking
Kwik
Save tell us they will be issuing a press statement in the next
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Story of the Brownslade Barrow
The story behind one of Pembrokeshire’s
most important and exciting archaeological digs will be updated at a
talk at Castlemartin Camp on Wednesday March 28th.
Last summer’s month-long dig at Brownslade Barrow, on the Castlemartin
Range, revealed an early Christian burial ground with over 40 well
preserved graves, dating back over 1,000 years.
The dig was funded by the Ministry of Defence and co-ordinated by
Cambria Archaeology and the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority.
National Park Archaeologist Polly Groom, who played a major part in the
excavation, will be giving the talk, starting at 7 pm in the Camp’s
briefing theatre.
Said Polly: “This is an update of our on-going work on this important
project. Our dig was the first since Victorian archaeologists had
investigated the barrow in the 1880s and has given us a new insight into
a very important site and a period in our history.”
* As seating capacity is
limited please register your attendance in advance by telephoning 01646
662213.
From: National Park Communications, 01646 624822. |
Attention Residents of Pembroke Dock!
Would you like to have your say
about how The Memorial Park Bush St
can best serve the residents of Pembroke Dock?
Pembroke Dock Town Council Invites you to a
PUBLIC MEETING Facilitated by Llanion Communities First Share
your views and ideas!
Wednesday 7th March The Pater Hall
7.30 pm.
Please help us
advertise the meeting by printing a copy of the poster and displaying
Download Now |
Our colleges at the Pembroke
Dock Bowls Club have been advised by their internet service
provider, Pembrokeshire Association of Voluntary Services of
changes they are making to the servers. This has meant the Club
will be unable to update the site till around 19th February
2007.
So we here at the Web Project, at great personal expense and
labour, added a temporary site so you can keep up with the Clubs
visit to Spain
We attach the notice from P.A.V.S. so if some of the other local
voluntary/charity sites fail or remain unchanged, it will
possibly be a site hosted by them…….so keep checking back
Pembroke Dock Bowls Club Web Site Hic-up
Dear Colleague
PAVS ICT project has, over the last few years, supported your
community group through website creation, workshops and a free
web hosting service.
As technology progresses rapidly, it has become clear that in
order to continue providing the most effective web hosting
solution for your needs, we need to upgrade the server package
that we use. Please ensure that the person responsible for
managing your groups' website receives the following important
information. We have purchased a new server and will be
undertaking a planned work programme over the next 2 weeks in
order to migrate all of our websites from the old server to the
new. This work should not cause any interruption of service to
your site but means that we will have to back up each site
before
relocating it to the new server. Could you please avoid updating
your website if possible until we have completed the transfer
which is planned for February
19th.
Editor PDWP posted 19.02.07 |
Western Way Clean Up
Weather permitting a clean up off the slip in Western Way car park will
be taking place on Monday 5th February 2007, commencing at 1400hrs,
if you have some time to spare for the community why not come along and
help us. We need volunteers to help in filling the
skips.....................See you there Posted 30.01.07 |
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Next Chamber Of Trade Meeting
I hope you've all enjoyed a
prosperous Christmas, and have avoided all manner of influenza and
other 'nasties' that are currently 'doing the rounds'?
It seems an age since the last
meeting, which was way back on 15 November, 2006! Can you
spare one hour from your schedule for the next meeting? :-
DATE: Thursday 8th February, 2007
VENUE: Pater Community Hall (Meyrick Suite)
DURATION:1 (one) Hour. posted 21.01.07 |
The Pater Pantomime Society 22nd to 26th January 2007
Once again The Pater Pantomime Society present their Pantomime "Peter
Pan" at the Pater Hall. enquires: C Griffiths /sec 01646 687338 |
EXCLUSION ZONE
Milford Haven Port Authority have advised that an exclusion zone for
fishing and diving has been established in the Haven. Fishing and
diving must not take place within a 100 metres radius of position
51º 42’.2 North, 004º 57’.2 West. This exclusion zone protects the
wreck of a Sunderland Flying Boat. Posted 10.01.07 |
Free WiFi broadband for everyone
Milford Haven is set to benefit from a generous gift this
Christmas. The communications company, TFL-Group, has singled out the
town for this exciting project which will offer free WiFi
broadband for everyone. TFL have already successfully
‘Hotzoned’ the Milford waterway with WiFi broadband access available to
all vessels in the Haven, so the technology is proven.
Making use of redundancy in their growing comms network, TFL are able to
offer this service to the community at no charge. They do not plan to
profit from the offering. They are set to go live with the Milford Haven
Hotzone in January 2007. We’ll soon be able to hook up our computers to
a local WiFi broadband network for free.
The company hope to extend the network into other areas such as Neyland,
Pembroke Dock, Narberth, St Davids and Fishguard. Here at Pembrokeshire
People we’ll definitely be giving the service a whirl and we’ll keep you
posted with developments. Source.....Pembrokeshire
People Blog posted 22.12.06 |
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CHRISTMAS MESSAGE FROM THE
MAYOR OF PEMBROKE DOCK, COUNCILLOR SUE PERKINS.
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The Christmas season
is once again upon us and on behalf of the Town Council
I would like to extend Seasonal Greetings to you all.
The Town Council have made a start in improving the
Christmas Lights in the town and those visiting Meyrick
Street will note that there is now a blue / white theme
in the displays together with a “luminous ceiling” at
the junction with Queen and Dimond Streets. We hope that
this will make a difference when you are visiting the
town to buy your Christmas presents etc.
The Town Council together with Pembrokeshire County
Council are working in partnership to make improvements
to the Memorial Park and we hope that these will come to
fruition next year. Anyone who wishes to submit ideas on
what improvements they would like to see are asked to
let the Town Clerk know. His address, telephone number
and e mail address is:-
Pembroke Dock Town Council,
Council Offices,
Pater Hall,
Lewis Street,
Pembroke Dock,
SA72 6DD
Tel: 01646 684410
E mail:
townclerk@pembroke-dock.co.uk
Please then will you support local shops in the
Christmas season and bring your family and friends to
see what Pembroke Dock has to offer.
With very best wishes for 2007.
COUNCILLOR SUE PERKINS
Mayor of Pembroke Dock.
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Today's Sailing Irish Ferries
Due to dense fog in Pembroke dock, sailings on this
route for today Thursday 21st Dec are running behind schedule.
This mornings 08.45hrs sailing to Pembroke has been
delayed and will depart from Rosslare at approx 11.15 hrs this morning,
arriving in Pembroke at approximately 15.00 hrs.
For further information regarding todays sailings please
contact any of the following numbers,
Telephone contacts:-
Rosslare 053 9133158
Pembroke 08705 329543
Central reservations 0818 300 400 |
Pembroke Dock Marina
company Conygar Investment FY pretax profit, NAV rise;
confident about future
LONDON (AFX) -
Property firm Conygar Investment Co PLC said pretax
profit for the year ended Sept 30 more than doubled and
that it is confident about the future prospects for the
company. Pretax profit increased to 1.18 mln stg from
0.53 mln stg, and net asset value increased to 88 pence
a share from 54 pence as at Sept 30.
The company added that it is on track to submit a
planning application for its proposed Pembroke Dock
marina scheme early in 2007. newsdesk@afxnews.com faj/hjp..........More
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WORKS AT FRONT STREET, PEMBROKE DOCK
Work has commenced on replacing a section of failed sea wall at Front
Street, Pembroke Dock (Approx position 51° 41’.73 N 4° 56’.65 W). A one
metre high bund will be formed approximately five metres in front of the
wall under repair. This will be removed before works are completed.
Works will be marked by a red can topmark on a pole set into the top of
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Find out more about renewable energy
and how to install it?
The first Energy Awareness Day at Llys y fran Visitors Centre in October
was a great success! It was a lovely day with lots going on and very
well attended. The presentations were fully booked and well-received,
and attendees felt they had gained more knowledge about renewable energy
systems, sustainable building and planning issues. Most left motivated
to do something new to reduce CO2 emissions. The second event on 18th
November will again be hosted by PLANED in partnership with key agencies
such as ARENA Network and Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. I am the
Energy & Recycling Officer for PLANED and since starting my role in
January 2006 I have met many people from all over Pembrokeshire who have
an interest in renewable energy, sustainable building, energy efficiency
and recycling. This is very encouraging, but levels of interest and
knowledge vary from complete energy efficiency novices to long-term
energy self-sufficient experts. Most people are enthusiastic and want to
do something to become more energy efficient and/or use renewable energy
but are in danger of becoming frustrated, perceiving that bureaucratic
systems and costs are thwarting their efforts. These events go some way
to address these issues and encourage people to develop their ideas and
schemes.
Speakers are confirmed on subjects including community renewable
projects, regulations and planning for renewable systems, how to be
energy efficient at home, alternatives to fossil fuel and an overview of
which renewable energy system individuals should install.There will be
workshops on energy efficiency and making great compost, and installers
will be showing displays of renewable energy systems including solar
heating, solar pv, wind turbines, and heat pumps. There will be examples
of green building and recycling, and energy and planning experts will be
on hand to answer your questions.I look forward to seeing you there!
Jo Brookman Energy & Recycling Officer PLANED 01834 862119
Royal Marine Exercise – FINAL NAIL
On Tuesday 14th November 2006, a Royal Marine Exercise will be held at
Milford Haven. and Pembroke Dock, RFA Largs Bay will arrive at Dale Road
Anchorage am 14 November 2006 to conduct rehearsals and an amphibious
assault on Carr Jetty part of the exercise will take place during the
hours of darkness between 1900 and 2000. Approximately 6 small craft and
2 helicopters will be involved in the exercise which will also involve
blank small arms fire and white parachute illuminations.
DIY
SOS is filming its 14th Series to be broadcast late 2006.
A BBC film crew will be filming at Ty Mor. 20 London Road, Pembroke Dock
between Monday 30th October and Friday 3rd November We will try to be as
considerate as possible to residents, but there will be an increase in
the
number of vehicles in your area and we may also be working late into the
evenings. Whilst we will obviously endeavour to cause as little
disruption as
possible we would like to apologise for any inconvenience this may
cause.
Many thanks in advance for your patience.....more
on Roberts Rambles
From the Chamber of Trade.....Parking Consultation Form available
Pembrokeshire County Council is conducting a review of traffic, parking,
public transport and access management in Pembroke Dock including
Pennar, Llanion, Central Pembroke Dock, Pembroke Dock Market, Llanreath,
Waterloo, Pembroke Ferry, Kingswood and Bufferland. In this preliminary
consultation we are looking for your comments on what you consider to be
the most serious transport issues in the area. This information will be
used to determine areas for study. The proposals resulting from the
study will be put forward for public and stakeholder consultation.
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