Peninsula Papers Information and news for the communities of , Hasguard, Robeston West, Walwyn’s Castle, Dale, St Brides and .

Papurau Penrhyn Gwybodaeth a newyddion am gymunedau St Ishmael’s, Hasguard, Robeston West, Walwyn’s Castle, Dale, St Bride’s a Marloes. MAY 2019 MAI

The Church in Parishes of Dale, St Brides with Marloes, Hasguard with St Ishmael's, Walwyn’s Castle & Robeston West

Parish PriestsPriests: Fr. Andrew Johnson 01646 636966 [email protected] Rev’d. Dr Rhiannon Johnson 01646 636966 Postal Address: The Vicarage, 172 Castle Way, Dale, , SA62 3RN Curate: Rev’d Gaynor Ford 01646 693452 [email protected] Church Wardens Dale: Peter Morgan 636625 Harriet Bishop 636668 St Brides: Mary Lewis 636430, William Richards 636242 Marloes: Yvonne Evans 636251 St Ishmaels: Heather Phippen 636261 Walwyn’s Castle: Jayne Edwards 01437 781575, Kate Morgan 01437 781270 Robeston West: Gill Thorne 01437 890693, Geoffrey Harries 01646 692736 Baptist Chapels: Moriah --- Marloes Paul James 01646 636241 Aenon --- Sandy Hill Anne Hardacre 01437 763639

LOCAL SERVICES SHOPS: Marloes Village Store and Post Office 01646 636968 Open: Monday 9-3, Tuesday to Saturday 8:30—5, and Sunday 9-12:30

MOBILE LIBRARY: Next dates: Friday 24th May, 21st June St. Ishmaels Burgage Green Layby - 10.50 am to 11.20 am Dale - Blue Anchor Way - 11.35am to 12.05am Marloes - Toilets - 12.15 am to 12.45 am Contact 01437 776126 or 07774 230200 (van)

MOBILE POST OFFICE: Tuesday: St Ishmaels 14:00—15:00 Dale 15:15—16:15 Thursday: St Ishmaels 13:00—14:00 Dale 14:15—15:15

CONTACTS FOR HALL HIRE: FOR HIRE THE CORONATION HALL AND JUBILEE Marloes: Bridget Lister 01646 SUITE DALE 636274 St Ishmaels Memorial Hall: Yvonne Evans 01636 636251 St Ishmaels Sports & Social Club: Sports Club: 01646 636444 or Steve Richards 07413 005893 BOOKINGS: WENDY KEHOE 01646 636721 Walwyns Castle Village Hall: EMAIL– [email protected] Jean Rees 01437 929813 Dear Friends, On the Monday in Holy Week, Notre Dame Cathedral went up in flames. Like many of you, I am sure, we watched the footage, remember- ing times we had visited, thankful that there was no loss of life, grieving but also fascinated by how it was being reported. I was struck by the overwhelming sense of bereavement from the people of Paris, the crowds who lined the bridges to watch in silent vigil. Then there were the remarkable people they found to interview, a Ger- man young woman whose experience of the presence of God in the Cathe- dral had changed her life and brought her to live in Paris. You might have thought that she would be particularly bereft but although sad she said that the church was the people not the building and the people remain. Then there were the journalists, catching on a little late to the irony of this happening in Holy Week and saying, with a tone of surprise that the Easter story of death and resurrection had a lot to say and a lot of com- fort to give. Then, for me, there was the puzzle of how to rebuild. With enough money and skill it could be put back as if nothing had happened, but would that be real? It could also be the chance to make something that shows the scars of the fire but tries to say something new. Notre Dame always struck me as very dark, could it become something filled with light? In theological terms this is the difference between resuscitation and resur- rection. When Jesus rises from the dead, he still has scars but his life is somehow more than it was before. It is not just a matter of looking as if the bad stuff never happened. Of course too, it made me think of our own church buildings, going through some big organisational change but also suffering as fewer and fewer people express their faith communally. Will people be bereft if they disappear and what are they willing to do to prevent that happening? Are all the things we are trying to do about resuscitation or resurrec- tion?

With every blessing to you all, Andrew, Rhiannon and Gaynor

Produced by the Church in Wales Parishes of Hasguard with St Ishmaels, St Brides with Marloes, Walwyns Castle, Robeston West and Dale St. Brides and Marloes Summer Fete – Thursday 1st August 2019 Following on from the notice requesting help in the last edition of PP, I am delight- ed to report that a few volunteers have come forward to help with the Fancy Stall on the evening of the summer fete, and also with preparation work beforehand. This is wonderful news and a big relief. Having said that, a few more volunteers would be very welcome! We are envisaging that items for the stall will include craft (any medium), bric -a-brac, jewellery, household goods, toys and games etc and possibly even unwanted tools. At the risk of causing offence which I hope will not be the case, we need good quality items only please. We are almost starting afresh this year, so please put to one side likely items that you would be willing to donate and if you wish to knit, sew, crochet, paint etc. items to sell on the day. Nearer the time we can let you know where to deliver your contributions for sort- ing for the stall tables. If you can help this year, then please get in touch with Hila- ry 636 741. Your help would be most appreciated and would make a significant difference to the overall success of the fete. Thank you so much.

The ALTAR GUILD

With Cake Stall, Book Stall and raffle

BANK HOLIDAY SUNDAY 5th MAY 3 – 5.30 p.m. CORONATION HALL DALE In aid of the Church and Cemetery ALL WELCOME

Spring Squill Scilla verna For an amazing floral display head for the iron age fort due west from Marloes Mere and look at the rocky banks at the side of the gully where the stream tumbles over the edge of the cliffs. The sloping grassy areas are covered with a fantastic display of Spring Squill, which, if you are not familiar with it, is like a small bluebell in which the flowers face upwards. It lives in short grass by the sea and is something of a speciality of our western coasts.

COMMUNITY COFFEE MORNING

Friday 17th MAY 10.00 - 12.00 MARLOES VILLAGE HALL

To Raise Funds for Alzheimer’s, Christian Aid & MU projects

ALL WELCOME

MOTHERS’ UNION We are indebted to Fr Andrew for standing in for Rhiannon at the Deanery Quiet Day. The theme Stations of the Resurrection gave a different perspective on Passion Week and also allowed us to reflect on a good number of things - be warned ladies changes are coming! In May we move away from talks and on to a more active programme. To help us raise much needed funds for three projects there is a Coffee Morning on Friday 17th May in Marloes Village Hall - see separate flyer for details. The different funds we are supporting are all, in their different ways, so relevant to those of us who live here. We sadly see the effects Alzheimer's has on members of our community, so the money needed for research is vital. Christian Aid has many projects which help with those facing difficult times either long term ones or as a result of misfortune, and the MU always has projects aimed at those who have not got the resources many of us take for granted - such as holidays. So please come along, enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and help us support these different charities.

For more information contact Harriet 636668, or Bridget 636274.

Marloes & St Brides 50 Club prizes: First Prize £100 William Richards Second Prizes £50; Kate Roch; Christina Nellist; Sue Twidale Third Prizes £30: Linda Owen; Pat Ward; Stephen Ford.

ROGATION SUNDAY SERVICE

BROOMHILL FARM, DALE

SUNDAY 26TH MAY 11.00AM

A service to bless the new crops as they start growing and to give thanks for the work of our Farmers and Fishermen as they provide the food we need.

ALL WELCOME

Everybody’s going through changes… On Wednesday 8 th May, our parishes become part of a new Local Ministry Area (LMA). Previously we were in a group of nine churches with Walton West, Talbenny and Haroldston West, but the new LMA is much larger, taking in , , Llangwm, Johnston, and Steynton. This is a new thing and like all newborns there are sure to be teething problems and nappy rash but there is also hope and new opportunities. The reasons for this change are complex, but some statistics may give a sense of the problem. There are a quarter of the number of people making their Easter Communion in the Church in Wales as there were in 1927. This means that the average size of Easter congregation, typically one of the biggest of the year, has gone down from 105 to 38. At the same time the number of clerics has fallen by 60% and the number of church buildings by only 37%. At the same time the whole population of Wales has risen by 15%. Simply put, unless we find ways of sharing our resources and energy better than we do at present, our future does not look good. If we can share what we have better, we stand a greater chance of weathering this storm and having something to offer other genera- tions. So to practicalities, this is the planned pattern for Sunday service times on the peninsu- la. Where a fifth Sunday occurs see the advertising as we may take the opportunity to do something different. Church/ Dale Marloes St. Bride’s St. Walwyn’s Robeston Sunday in Ishmaels Castle West Month 1st Sunday 9.30 11 11

2nd 9.30 11 11 Sunday 3rd Sunday 9.30 11 11

4th Sunday 9.30 9.30 11 11 11 9.30

Community Councils the incidents that have occurred since the Items under consideration at the April meet- end of January. Regrettably, the first inci- ing included the following:- dents had not been reported by Royal Mail Planning Matters – Noted that the Na- and BT. The more recent ones have been tional Park propose sending planning applica- recorded as criminal acts, but no culprit(s) tions on-line in future. Agreed, that to have been identified as yet. There was dis- enable the Council to continue the task of cussion about the possibility of Raves in the reviewing applications, the Park is asked to Dyfed Powys police area. The Council continue supplying hard copies, as there is no wished to ensure that the Protocol agreed internet access in the Village Hall. A ques- by the County Council and Police after the tion was raised with regard to the building of last local incident was still in place, and that a large shed behind a property in the Glebe monitoring of social media, and unusual Lane, Marloes. It was agreed that to check traffic patterns on the M4 continues across whether this was within the “Permitted the force area. A volunteer at Milford Police Development Regulations” that the Chair- station had been updating the contact list man would call to the property. (Since the that week. County Cllr. Owens was asked meeting, the Council has been advised that to arrange that if a Press Notice is issued this is allowed, and that a National Park advising a Rave is likely, then this is sent out officer has visited the site.) to Community Council Clerks at the same Highway Matters – Signs are yet to be time. The problem of some locals and replaced at the Mullock Junction. Cllr. visitors speeding through the village was also Owens reminded what issues are outstand- raised. ing. NB – Any suspicious activity in or around Street Lights - A request from nearby the Community should be reported immedi- residents will be made to the next meeting ately via the 101 service to Dyfed Powys to have the light at West End, Marloes police temporarily switched off to aid the Dark Dog Fouling – Problems persist on paths Skies initiative. If this is approved, then this going out of the village as well as near Run- will be reviewed after a period to see if the wayskiln and the Sandy Lane path to Marloes light could be removed permanently. See Sands. Cllr. Owens advised that he can www.discoveryinthedark.wa les/ arrange for the Enforcement Team to visit for further information. the Community for a number of days – on Footpaths – The Community Council is the spot fines can be made. Members agreed discussing with National Park improving the that this should be done as polite requests sign-posting of the Dale/Marloes path across are not achieving compliance. the airfield as an alternative to people walk- Clock Tower Opening – The Council was ing on the B4327 road. Dale Community very pleased to hear from Cllr. Smithies that Council to be consulted, and Coastlands Mr. David Hill had agreed to undertake the School children asked to design Gull and opening and closing of the Tower over the Frog signs to add to the normal footpath summer months. signs. The kind person who had trimmed Church Re-Organisation – The meeting back the Clock Tower path has been was advised that the Rev. Gaynor Ford will thanked by the Clerk for his efforts. take over the Pastoral Care of St. Peter’s and Police Matters – Sgt. Terri Harrison and a St. Brides with St. Ishmaels. The Rev. An- PCSO attended the last meeting to discuss drew Johnson will have Pastoral Care for St. James, Dale and also for St. Katherine’s, Milford Haven. Community Councils Financial Matters – The meeting ap- attend, and may speak at the invitation of the proved the donation of £100 to the MAD- Chairman . PADS group towards the purchase of new See www.marloes.org.uk for further Com- Defibrillators. The Clerk advised that the munity information; minutes of the Com- timetable for the Grant Thornton Audit for munity Council meetings after they are 2018/19 has been received. The Council approved, and also previous copies of Insurance is due for payment next month. Peninsula Papers (excluding adverts). Clerk to advise Cllr. Richards which County Council officer is now responsible for the St. Brides Aid in Sickness Fund. Walwyn's Castle Enhancing Pembrokeshire Grant – The Topics covered at the meeting held at meeting was pleased to hear that a grant for WALWYNS CASTLE VILLAGE HALL, 6 new noticeboards had been successful. MARCH 2019, AT 8 PM However members were very disappointed Condition of road running through to hear from Cllr. Beal that the application Rickeston Gordon Smith explained the from Coastlands School PTA had been problems being experienced with the road recommended for refusal again. Cllr. Ow- running from the old Hakin Road through ens was urged to press for this decision to to Rickeston Nursing Home highlighting the be overturned when the Cabinet meets on fact that heavy vehicles using sat nav equip- the 13 th May. ment were being directed down this back Community Health Councils – They road and having problems turning round are looking for volunteers in Pembrokeshire when finally realising they could not get to be the eyes and ears of patients and the through. He brought a map with the areas public, listening to their concerns and of concern and County Councillor Peter working with the health service to improve Morgan said he would take the matter up the quality of patient care. They visit local with Pembrokeshire County Council with health services to find out how care is being the aim of getting suitable signage to stop provided in many areas such as the care of large vehicles using the road. older people, care of those with long term Peninsula Papers Successful Bid The conditions like diabetes, care of those with Clerk advised the Councillors that the bid cancer or long term illness. They visit for a new printer for the production of the surgeries, hospitals and clinics. If you are Peninsula Papers had been successful. interested in the future of health locally and IRP Annual Report February 2019 The are a good listener, please get in touch and Clerk circulated the IRP Annual Report and find out how you can help! asked Councillor to read the section apper- Hywel Dda Community Health Council taining to Community Councils as this (CHC) 01646 697619 hy- highlighted the 'Equality' steps being taken [email protected] http:// to ensure anyone wishing to become a www.wales.nhs.uk/sitesplus/904/home Councillor would be able to do so and Next Meeting - The next meeting of the Council which expenses were statutory or optional. will be held on Monday 13 th May 2019, Welsh Audit Office Report The Clerk 7.30pm at Marloes Village Hall, when the circulated the Welsh Audit Office Report Annual General Meeting and the normal busi- for 2017/2018 which highlighted that there ness meeting will be held. Community residents were still a number of Community Councils of Marloes & St. Brides are very welcome to submitting their accounts late or inaccurate- continued on next page Community Councils ly. It also gave information on the theme for cils that funding has been made available for the 2018/2019 Audit which is the Council's projects that encouraged and/or facilitated Standing Orders and Sub Committee Terms Community Engagement in Local Democra- of Reference. cy. Appointment of Internal Auditor It PCC Enquiry regarding Community was proposed that Joan Scarratt should Tensions Pembrokeshire County Council again be appointed Internal Auditor for has requested all Town and Community 2018/2019. Councils to let them have details of any End of Year Reconciliation The Clerk Community Tensions they become aware presented an End of Year Budget which of. included estimates for the last four weeks of the year. Clerk/RFO Christine Lewis, Tel 01437 Government Funding for Community 781418 Email [email protected] Engagements in local democracy The http://www.pembstcc.co.uk/walwyns-castle- Welsh Government have advised all Coun- community-council

1st June 2019 8.30 pm Lobsterpot live music.

Dead Men Walking and The Emerald Aces in session

‘Rural Wisdom - A Vision for Change’

Following the recent get-togethers with Rachel Evans in Dale, Marloes and St Ishmaels, please now join her at:

St Ishmaels Sports & Social Club on Thursday 16 th May 2019

Arrive for lunch at MIDDAY Meeting from 1pm-3.30pm

Come and help pull together all your ideas for the Rural Wisdom project and make more suggestions.

If you haven’t been able to join in the previous discussions, it would be great to welcome new faces and hear your thoughts!

Meet with the project’s independent evaluators from the National Development Team for Inclusion to plan Rachel’s work with you on:

What would make life even better for older people living in Dale, Marloes & St Brides and St Ishmaels?

Please contact Rachel to let her know you’ll be coming, or for more infor- mation, on mob: 07733 265769 or email: [email protected] May Diary

MAY Sun 5 1500 - 1730 St James Dale Cream Teas, Dale Coronation Hall Mon 13 1900 Dale Community Council, Jubilee Suite Mon 13 1930 Coastlands History Group, “The History of Pembrokeshire Cricket” a talk by Keith Johnson, St Ishmaels Sports Club, Mon 13 1930 Marloes & St Brides Community Council, Marloes Village Hall Thu 16 1200 for 1300 Rural Wisdom Project - lunch and meeting, St Ishmaels Sports and Social Club Thu 16 1900 Dale Coastguards Open Evening, Dale Coastguard Station Thu 16 1900 DADS AGM and meeting, Jubilee Suite, Dale Fri 17 1000-1200 Community Coffee Morning Marloes Village Hall (MU charity fund raising) Sat 18 1000 onwards, West Wales Activity Group Open Day, Dale Seafront Sat 18 1930 “Frenzaloud” concert for Wooltack Point Watch Station, Dale Coronation Hall Sun 26 1100 Rogation Sunday Service, Broomhill Farm Sun 26 - Fri 31 1030 - 1700 Exhibition of Paintings by Deborah Rees, Marloes Village Hall Mon 27 1430-1730 Dale WI Cream Teas, Dale Coronation Hall Mon 27 1400-1600 St Brides Pumphouse working demonstration JUNE Sat 1 2030 Dead Men Walking and The Emerald Aces at the Lobster Pot, Marloes Mon 10 1800 Dale Community Forum Public Meeting, “Recycling in Pembrokeshire”, Dale Coronation Hall Sat 29 Dale Pirate Day Sat 29 1400-1600 St Brides Pumphouse working demonstration

Until 7th July, The Old Stables Heritage Centre exhibition “ The Harrier Years – RADAR at Kete”, Thursday - Sunday 11-5.00

Please also see the adverts for The Brook, The Griffin and the Sports & So- cial Club for the many other events which are too numerous to mention above.

It’s “Cream Tea” time of year!

It is the responsibility of each organisation to inform the editor of events for inclusion in the diary. Walwyns MayServicesMay Services Dale Marloes St Ishmaels St Brides Robeston West Castle MayServicesMay Services May 5th 9.30am HE 11.00am HE 11.00am HE May 8th See below See below See below See below See below See below May 12th 9.30am HE 11.00am HE 11.00am HE May 19th 9.30am HE 11.00am HE 11.00am MP 11.00am Broom Hill May 26th Farm 9.30amHE 11.00am HE

St Katherine's Milford May 8th 7.00pm Inauguraon of Ministry area

Wednesday Service - All, from across the parishes, are welcome to attend the short half hour service of Morning Prayer held in Marloes at 9am on Wednesday mornings except during school holidays. The service includes a short period for quiet reflection, and is usually led by Father Andrew. If you have not been to a Church service for a while, this simple service may provide an opportunity to restart your Christian journey DALE AMATEUR DRAMATIC SOCIETY Annual General Meeting + discussion about our NEXT SHOW! Thursday May 16 th 7pm Jubilee Suite Dale Coronation Hall EVERYONE is welcome to attend the DADS AGM. After the business meeting is over, we will use the opportunity to have a discussion about the next show – so do come along with any ideas you have. And please bring any friends who might be interested in joining DADS in any capacity! As we've said before, you never know where you might go after Dale. We were delighted that Bethan Sturley, who starred in many of our productions, came to watch Up The Garden Path : she's now in Cardiff, studying for a degree in English & Drama. And we hear that Sam Howe, who played DADS Youth rôles in both English and Welsh, graduated from The University of Salford last year with an MA in Wildlife Documentary Production. Well done, both! Chris Jessop 01646 636789 Anne Meeke 01646 636716 COASTLANDS LOCAL HISTORY GROUP Those of you who were lucky enough to hear Pam Haines’ talk on HMS Harrier can extend your knowledge by visiting The Old Stables Heritage Centre as the 2019 Exhibi- tion season opened on 25th April with a look at the Military History at Kete. This will take in HMS Harrier, The Meteorological service and RADAR. I suspect even those of you who think you have it all buttoned up will find something new to ponder. So please come along, we are open Thursdays - Sundays 11.00 - 5.00 and find out for your self. The May talk should be of interest to all the sportsmen reading this - Keith Johnson has turned his attention to The History of Pembrokeshire cricket–so for all you cricket fans out there come to St Ishmaels Sports Club on Monday 13th May and find out all you need to know about cricket in Pembrokeshire. The talk is open to everyone - please note posters will appear around the villages with more information. We are delighted to say we are part of the 5 Communities Group who have a Lottery Grant which has allowed us to appoint a professional archivist to come and help all the groups start on the process of digitising their archives. If anyone would like to help with this project we would love to hear from you. It would not require a regular commitment, just a commitment for a few hours every now and then to place details (already collated) onto an Excel spreadsheet - it can be done at home or at The Heritage Centre whichever you prefer. If you think this is something you might be able to help with but would like to know more please contact Margaret or Yvonne. Likewise, if you want any further details as to what the History Group does please contact Yvonne 636251 or Margaret 636295 or any of the other trustees.

and Coastlands School.

CREAM TEA + STALLS

BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY 27th MAY 2019

CORONATION HALL,DALE , 2.30 -5.30pm DALE COMMUNITY FORUM PUBLIC MEETING MONDAY 10 TH JUNE AT 6 PM IN THE CORONATION HALL

Cris Tomos County Councillor and Cabinet Member for the Environment WILL BE GIVING A TALK AND ANSWERING QUESTIONS ON

RECYCLING IN PEMBROKESHIRE

ALL WELCOME TO ATTEND WHEREVER YOU LIVE

TO BE FOLLOWED BY THE DALE FORUM AGM FOR DALE RESIDENTS WHO ARE ALL MEMBERS OF THE FORUM PLEASE COME AND SHARE YOUR IDEAS ABOUT THE DALE ACTION PLAN AND WHAT THE FORUM SHOULD BE DOING FOR DALE! The Forum Management Commiee, which is comprised of one rep. elected by individ- ual residents and one rep. of each Dale organisaon that is a member of the Forum, is then tasked with carrying out the wishes of the members for the following year. The Management Commiee will be formed and Officers elected at the AGM.

Book Review: A Buzz in the Meadow by Dave Goulson By Chris Jessop

I was given this paperback; and, I must admit, I would probably not have chosen it myself – because, whilst I am hugely appreciative of the living world, I have a scant understanding of biology and botany. Therefore, I would have presumed that I could not appreciate a volume which is primarily about insects; however, A Buzz in the Meadow is the perfect read for someone like me who loves Nature and wishes they knew more. For Professor Goulson has a very readable style and, rather in the way that a bee moves purposefully from flower to flower, he takes his reader from insect to insect, past many an interesting plant along the way. One easily understands that small-scale life is so complicated, often so amazingly specialised, and so very important to every other living thing – including we humans, of course. And one quickly begins to appreciate Prof Goulson’s concern about how we are undermining the insect foundations of life on this planet, destroying thousands of species every year before we ever even identify them: as Joni Mitchell put it years ago, “You don't know what you've got 'til it's gone”. READ THIS BOOK!!! ‘Up The Garden Path’ - a triumphant return by DADS after a break in 2018. An even- ing full of all we have come to expect from a DADS production; music, songs, jokes, heaps of local references & with a brilliantly colourful backdrop that managed to encompass ‘everything Dale’ & ‘everything Springtime’ all at once. Two contrasting songs from the Peninsula Songsters; a foot-tapping folky tune followed by a simple unison rendition of ‘Morning Has Broken’ with lovely use of single voices in the second verse, set the evening up on just the right footing. The I.T. Girls delivered their 3 (self-written) skits with impres- sive confidence as they linked their story through the whole of the first half of the show. And oh – the ballerinas – soooo pretty in their tutus as the stage lights changed through pink, red & purple hues. Coached by Emily Lucas, they plié -ed & pointed their toes with- out a hitch. It was one of the evening’s highlights as was the Maypole Dance. How clever was this?? You don’t hear of Maypole Dancing anymore & yet my own memories of young childhood Maypole-ing were revisited upon me as I watched the girls weave their red & yellow ribbons around the Maypole. Would it turn out right? Would the pattern work?? Such an effective component to have weaved (pardon the pun) into the programme. And then there was Coastlands School superbly directed by head teacher Sonja Groves, with a heart-warming story specially written by her for the occasion. It drew together bucket loads of different aspects including Springtime, Welsh(ness), local(ness), poems, songs and rugby, all in a joyous 20 minutes! I commend every single pupil for knowing all their words for poems & songs, one of which was sung in Welsh. I could hear every voice & every word. Well done Coastlands pupils!

All that remains to mention are DADS members themselves, who displayed a broad versa- tility of skills. We were treated to poems both home-grown & from elsewhere & a playlet entitled ‘Gardener’s Problem Panel’ (aka Gardener’s Question Time) full of local refer- ences, nuances & innuendo. But the special treat was DADS representation of ‘If I Were Not Upon The Stage’ – if you didn’t see it then I’m afraid you missed out on one of the world’s wonders. Well done DADS on delivering a thoroughly enjoyable evening & with all raffle money raised being donated to the Cyclone Idai disaster relief movement. by Hilary Anderson Exhibition of Paintings bybyby Deborah Rees Marloes Village Hall Sunday 26 th May – Friday 31 st May 10:30am – 5pm Do come and visit if only to have chat! OPEN DAY SATURDAY 18 MAY 10am – 4pm ON DALE SEAFRONT • Come along and see the range of equipment for WWAG members to borrow at very low cost and find out about future activities that WWAG hopes to organise.

• Have a go in one of our dinghies or canoes with the help of experienced volunteers to get you started.

Annual Membership is open to all: Family: £20.00 Adult: £10.00 Child: £7.50 HALF PRICE OFFER if you sign up on the day or before – so don’t miss out!

Dale WI On the 16 th April, Rachel Owens (formerly of Pearson Farm, St. Brides) who works as a Lead Nurse for Cardiology for a Health Board gave a talk on “Understanding your Heart”. Her outreach work is partially supported by the British Heart Foundation. Some 375,000 people in Wales are living with a heart & circulatory disease. 1 in 7 men, and 1 in 11 women in Wales are likely to suffer heart problems. Rachel explained what a heart attack means, and the most common causes. Her talk also highlighted the risk factors, especially the factors that can be modified, and the steps that can be taken to mitigate or manage risks. Members appreciated the information Rachel gave which helped those present understand this difficult subject, and how important it is to recognise the signs, and also to encourage family and friends to undertake exercise, and work at reducing risks. The next WI Social/Business meeting will be held on the 7 th May at the Jubilee Suite, Dale Coronation Hall at 7.30pm. On the 21 st May, Dr. Llewellyn Davies will be giving a talk on Early Pembrokeshire Gardens – dating back some 100 years. Will the walled garden feature? There is a reduced membership fee for new members joining from April onwards, provid- ed they have not been a member anywhere in the last 10 years. See www.theWI.org.uk for further information on what the WI organisation could offer you. For further infor- mation on Dale WI, please contact Yvonne Evans on 01646 636251. St Ishmaels Cricket Club 2019

League fixtures 4th May 1st XI v Llangwm home 2nd XI v away 11 th May 1st XI v Neyland away 2nd XI v Haverfordwest IV home 18 th May 1st XI v Cresselly home 2nd XI v Hook II away 25 th May 1st XI v Haverfordwest away 2nd XI v Llechryd II home 1st June 1st XI v Carew home 2nd XI v Carew III away

Cup competitions Harrison Allen Bowl Round 1 (6-10 May) BYE Harrison Allen Bowl Round 2 21 st May v Cresselly / away Duggie Morris Cup Round 1 16 th May v Lawrenny away Alec Colley Cup Round 1 14 th June v Whitland home

This site provide excellent coverage of Pembrokeshire cricket:- www.pembrokeshiresport.co.uk . Pembroke County Cricket Club’s website at www.pembrokecountycc.co.uk also provides a great deal of information.

Do you fancy playing cricket for us this season? We are always looking for local talent to come and enjoy a game. We are renowned for our excellent teas & you can be assured of a warm welcome. If interested please get in touch.

Dear friends & supporters of St Ishmaels Cricket Club, would you like to sponsor us this year? £15 would provide a match ball £25 would pay the Umpire’s fee & £25 would go a long way to sponsoring a cricket tea. Any sponsorship would be most gratefully accepted. A very big ‘Thank You’ to those generous supporters who helped us last season.

Yours in sport, Wendy Bradshaw (636446 / 07974678329), Sec. St Ishmaels C.C.

The Old Stables Heritage Centre

NEW EXHIBITION “ The Harrier Years – RADAR at Kete”

25th April - 7th July 2019 Open Thursday - Sunday 11 -5.00 Admission Free . St Brides Pump House The pump house, containing a very interesting and rare Tangye pump engine, is located at St Brides Haven (SA62 3AJ), close to St Bridget’s Church. 2018 saw the pump and engine brought back on line following a two year gap in opera- tions. The building is open every day and contains information panels about the pump house, the history of the Kensington Estate and the National Park.

Working demonstrations of the pump in 2019 are between 2pm and 4pm on the following days: • Monday 27th May (Late May Bank Holiday) • Saturday 29th June • Sunday 28th July • Monday 26th August (Bank Holiday Monday) • Sunday 29th September • Sunday 27th October

For further information about demonstrations, contact Chris Taylor 01646 600225.

“FRENZALOUD” for WOOLTACK POINT

CONCERT

The celebrated West Wales choral and instrumental group drawn from Symphonica Tywi, Cantorion Tywi and Carmarthen Symphonic Wind Band

Dale Coronation Hall Saturday, 18 th May at 7.30 p.m.

to raise funds for the refurbishment of the Wooltack Point Watch Station

Tickets: £5.00 (Children Under 14 Free) from MARLOES VILLAGE STORE o r by phoning07886 130208 SAVE THE DATE DALE PIRATE DAY - SATURDAY JUNE 29 TH Back by popular demand: All-At-Sea-Treasure-Hunt Walk-The-Plank Crabbing Competition New for 2019: Pirate/Seaside Theme Talent Show Get rehearsing NOW! Live music and lots of fishy food.

Dale Pirate Day 2019

EDIBLE LAPTOP Quite a few folk who saw the recent DADS show found the concept of an edible laptop jolly attractive – and all who managed to taste the “Heston Packard” fully approved! So here's the recipe Edible laptop recipe by June Bishton and Sophie Marshall 1 baking tin lined with a baking sheet approximately 12” x 6” 5 packets of Oreo biscuits; 100g butter; 250g dark chocolate 1) Take your anger out on the biscuits by smashing up half a packet at a time, placing the broken pieces in a bowl. 2) Place the butter and chocolate in a bowl and put over a saucepan with some boiling water to melt. 3) Pour melted mixture into the broken biscuits; mix well. 4) Put mixed ingredients into the pre- pared tin; press firmly down into the corners, then all over. 5) When cooled, place in fridge to set hard. 6) Enjoy! DALE WALLED GARDEN Did you hear For anyone interested in growing fruit and about the man vegetables – there is some space availa- who had two ble in the Dale Castle Walled Garden. left feet? When The garden benefits from a southerly he saw that his aspect and the enclosed walls provide a local shoe shop protected, sheltered space, so important was having a Spring Sale, he for growing produce. went in and bought himself a For more information call Jo on 01646 pair of flip-flips. 697086 or email: [email protected] ST. ISHMAELS SPORTS CLUB The Committee would like to thank Mr and Mrs Graham Salter for their very kind donation of new blinds for the hall and making and fitting the new blinds in the club bar and lounge. On Saturday March 30th a fun evening was had with entertainment provided by the well- known hypnotist Rod Stevens. Thanks to all who helped out including the bar staff who were kept very busy. The Coastlands PTA Easter Bingo on Tuesday April 9th was also a very successful evening. On Saturday April 13th there was an Easter Craft Fair with proceedings going to charity. That evening saw the 60th birthday party of Mr Dorien John. It proved a well attended celebration which kept the bar staff very busy. This year’s carnival will be held on Saturday July 26th. The Sports Club will be providing evening entertainment. There will be a performance by The Manic-Phonics , a tribute group who play a mixture of music from The Manic Street Preachers and The Stereophonics . Tickets are on sale at the club and also on the club website. Look out for posters adver- tising this event. Thanks to everyone for their continued help and support for the sports club.

As part of the process of receiving our Enhancing Pembrokeshire grant Peninsula Papers/ Papurau Penrhyn is required to take a more proactive aproach to the Welsh language. Hence we now have a bilingual front page and the text below (for those of you who don’t speak Welsh) asks for contributions in the Welsh Language. Croeso i’n darllenwyr Cymraeg ni i ‘Papurau Penrhyn’. Hoffen ni eich atgoffa chi fod ein holl ddefnydd printeidig ni wedi eu hanfon gan aelodau’r gymuned rydyn ni’n ei gwasanaethu. Tan nawr, dydyn ni ddim wedi derbyn unryhw erthyglau Cymraeg! Baswn ni’n croesawu erthyglau byr, cerddi neu gyhoeddiadau yn y Gymraeg oddi wrthoch chi. Os oes unrhyw erthyglau gyda chi yr hoffech chi eu cyflwyno, allech chi eu hanfon nhw er mwyn eu hystyried, cyn 15fed o’r mis, i [email protected] . Rydyn ni’n edrych ymlaen at glywed oddi wrthoch chi.

ADDERS An adder near Wooltack Watch Station, photographed by Richard Neale in 2010 When I was a child and my family bought our first car, it became our habit to drive out into the countryside on a Sunday afternoon. We lived in Salisbury and one of our most frequent destinations was the New Forest. One of my strongest memories of these visits is of always being warned by my mother to be careful of adders, and often being made to wear wellie boots especially when blackberrying. But much to my disappointment, we never once saw an adder! In contrast, when Youth Hostelling in the Isle of Wight in May with a friend when I was about 17, we had several really good sightings of adders coiled up sunning themselves on the edge of the disused railways along which we did much of our walking. We were able to get really good views of their dramatic black zigzags on a grey or brown background. Since then my sightings have been sporadic, the most recent sighting being of a sunbathing adder in the hedge-bank near Lockley Lodge. It turns out that the Deer Park is something of a hot-spot for adders – they are sighted there quite frequently. And indeed the gorse and bracken habitat at this site is the kind of thing that adders really like. In Pembrokeshire they can be found wherever there is coastal habitat of this kind – St David’s Head is anoth- er regular spot. However, little is known about the local population – is it stable, decreasing, increasing – no-one knows. And where are the “hibernacula” – the sites where snakes overwinter, often communally? In order to find out some answers to these questions there are surveys being organised, so if you see someone peering into the gorse and bracken they may well be trying to find adders! All this is taking place against a “doom and gloom” background – a report has just been produced which claims that adders are perilously close to extinction in the UK except at a small number of “hotspots”. Adder populations seem to be decreasing, though no-one is quite sure why. One of the problems could be that adders are very loyal to their home territory and are reluctant to move away. Any disturbance, whether from walkers, dogs or habitat management may therefore be problematic. In the meantime all adder sightings should be reported. It seems the best place to report sightings is the West Wales Biodiversity Information Centre website www.wwbic.org.uk. If you prefer to use your phone, you can also use the LERC Wales app which can be down- loaded from www.lercwales.org.uk/app and is apparently very easy to use. (The data you enter is stored on iRecord). Or you can just send them to me and I will log them – please provide details of date, time and location. Rosemary Royle

ABSOLUTE COPY DEADLINE FOR THE June ISSUE IS Tuesday 21st May

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Management Committee: Reverend Andrew Johnson (Managing Editor), Ellinor Morgan (Dale), Richard Neale (St Ishmaels), William Richards (Marloes & St Brides), Gillian Thorne (Robeston West), Rosemary Royle (Editor)

Copy Editor: Rosemary Royle 01646 636970 [email protected] Postal SecSec.: Christine Provan: Tel: 01646 636443 (For those who do not live in the parishes but would like to receive a copy at a cost of £10.00 per year)

Distribution OrganisersOrganisers.: Peter Morgan (Dale) Barbara Black (Marloes) Hilary Or- ton (St Ishmaels & Hasguard), Mary Lewis (St Brides), Gill Thorne (Robeston West)

ORANGE BAG AND FOOD COLLECTIONS: Every Thursday from 6:30am (check locally for actual times) BLACK BAG AND BOTTLES ON these dates: May 2nd, 16th and 30th, June 13th and 27th