Snippets Archive from the editor

Snippets Archive from the editor2006/07.........Exclusive News Stories

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
Ships that Visit

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 (Editor 2nd December 2007)

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

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 De Valence Tenby

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 Withybush Hospital, Haverfordwest.

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

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

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

New web site launched....for all the latest hype from the Martello Quays development team check this out

http://www.martelloquays.co.uk/

Martello Quays 30.06.07

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.

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.

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.

Mersey Mammouth

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 2^nd, 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

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.

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 7^th 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 few day

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

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

CHRISTMAS MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR OF PEMBROKE DOCK, COUNCILLOR SUE PERKINS.

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.

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

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 the construction.

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.
Click Here for a form

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