Peninsula Papers

Information and news for the communities of , Hasguard, , Robeston West, Dale, St Brides and Marloes.

NOVEMBER 2014

Produced by the Church in Parishes of St Ishmaels, Hasguard, Herbrandston, Robeston West, Dale and St Brides with Marloes.

The Church in Wales Parishes of Dale, St Brides with Marloes, Herbrandston, Robeston West & Hasguard with St Ishmael's

Parish Priest Contact Alan Chadwick, Area Dean 01646 600227 Postal Address: The Vicarage, Llanstadwell SA73 1E1EBB Church Wardens Dale: Mil Reynolds 636671, Billy Bevan 636335 St Brides: Mary Lewis 636430, Peter Evans 636366 Marloes: Yvonne Evans 636251 St Ishmaels: Richard Neale 636802, Heather Phippen 636261 Herbrandston: Josie Owens 692203, Sylvia Davey 695843 Robeston West: Gill Thorne 01437 890693, Geoffrey Harries 01646 692736

Baptist Chapels: Moriah --- Marloes and Aenon --- Sandy Hill The Revd Paul Bartlett 01646 692084

LOCAL SERVICES SHOPS: Marloes Village Store : 01646 636968 Open: Mon-Sat 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Sun 9.00 am - 2:00 pm The Taberna, Herbrandston: 01646 693498 Mon-Fri 8:00 am-6:00 pm, Sat 8:00-12:30, Sun 9:00 am-11:30 am Post Office: Mon-Sat 9:00 am - 5:30 pm

MOBILE LIBRARY: St. Ishmaels, Marloes & Dale November 4th & 25th Herbrandston November 5th & 26th Contact 01437 776128 or 07929 058660 (Signal varies!)

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

FOR HIRE CONTACTS FOR HALL HIRE:

THE CORONATION HALL AND JUBILEE Marloes: SUITE DALE Nesta Watts 01646 636411 Herbrandston: Mavis Steer 01646 694780 St Ishmaels Memorial Hall: Yvonne Evans 01636 636251 St Ishmaels Sports & Social BOOKINGS: CLAIRE GARNISH 01646 636836 Club: Phil Devonald 01646 636546 or EMAIL- [email protected] Adrian Griffiths 01646 636752 CONFIRMATION On Sunday 16th November five young people from St. Bride’s Church, along with others, will be confirmed in Walwyn’s Castle Church. It will be an occasion of great joy for their family and friends and a day of hope for all the churches gathered there. In the Anglican church we baptise people at all ages including babies. We think that is right to do because the first move is always God’s move towards us, long before we understand or appreciate what is happening. Once we do realise what is happening, however, we are faced with a choice. Do we co-operate with what God is doing, do we ignore it or do we act against it? On the 16th, the candidates will, I hope, confirm that the way of faith their parents chose for them is what they now chose for themselves. They will say publicly that they believe and trust in God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit and that they turn to Christ and away from evil and wish to live good lives. The Bishop of St. Davids will be there and will hear these promises and confirm that their faith is welcomed and affirmed not just by their local churches but by the wider church. He does this by putting his hands on their heads and praying for them as someone once did for him in a chain of touch and blessing that goes right back to the first apostles and to Jesus Himself. Then the Bishop will pray that they will be given a special gift of the Holy Spirit to enable them to live as God’s people in the world, made strong, confirmed, for the lives and tasks God has in store for them. I can’t help but think that their generation will need the strength even more than we did, so I pray they will be given oodles of it. After that the party begins, first the communion, the great feast of God’s kingdom, and then we are having a bring-and-share lunch. There will be cards and presents and photos, possibly a cake, because every time anyone makes a choice for God it is a cause of joy in Heaven and makes this world a little better. Maybe I will see you at the celebration too, With every blessing, Rhiannon Johnson Marloes, St. Brides and Dale Mothers Union

Our next meeting is on Tues 11th Nov at 7.30pm in the Jubilee Suite, Coronation Hall. Dale. Our speaker will be Michael Ryall on "My life as an Army Chaplin" (a change to your programme) We have booked our Christmas Meal for Tues.9th Dec. 12 for 12.30 , the same venue as last year. The menu will be available at this meeting, and we hope to collect the money also at the meeting for those wishing to attend. We welcome anyone who would wish to join us at our meetings. Teas Vi Parsons and Mary Lewis. Thank you. Marina Titley (Sec)

Pet Service St Ishmael’s held their annual Pet Service on 19 th October.12 adults, 2 children, 10 dogs of various sizes and 2 snails enjoyed an informal service with appropriate hymns, readings and a story. Lots of fun was had by all; many thanks to Gaynor Ford for presiding over the menagerie.

Remembrance Service – St. Peter's, Marloes

The of Marloes & St. Brides is invited to attend the Remembrance Service to be held on Sunday 9 th November at the War Memorial. The short service will follow on from the 9.30am church service, and will commence at approxi- mately 10.20pm. All are welcome to attend the service and/or join the congregation at the Memorial. A wreath will be relaid within the church in memory of the many Polish airmen of 304 Squadron who died flying out of RAF Dale. At the War Memorial we will remember the eleven men of the two parishes who died during the 1st World War – the youngest being 17 years; and the three men who died from the 2 nd World War. Relatives of some of these men still live in the surrounding area. Wreaths will be laid on behalf of the Community by the Chairman of the Community Council, and also on behalf of the Parochial Church Council. Wreaths and memorial crosses can also be laid by families or individuals. This year we will be remembering in particular David Evans, St. Brides who died in December 1914 “They shall grow not old as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them.” The Way I See it: How do we ‘Remember’ what we’ve never known? This has been a year of ‘remembering’. Up and down the land, local events and national commemorations have reminded us again and again of the Great War which cast such a dark shadow over Europe a hundred years ago - a shadow which spawned a second and equally destructive conflict barely twenty years later. The problem with remembering is that in the end we can’t. What I mean is, we can’t remember what we’ve never experienced, whether that’s a song, a person or a place. Nor can we, in a literal sense, ‘remember’ events which happened before we were born. And that, in a nutshell, is the problem of having a Remem- brance Sunday (as we do this and every year) or being urged to ‘remember’ those who died on the battlefield of Flanders and the Somme a century ago. I can, personally, remember my father, who was there, but I can’t possibly remem- ber what he went through fourteen years before I was born. Yet oddly enough every Sunday millions of people all over the world go to church specifically to ‘remember’ an event that took place not a hundred but nearly two thousand years ago, the death of Jesus Christ on the cross. ‘Do this’, he had said, ‘in remembrance of me’. And in his memory bread is broken and wine shared, exactly as he commanded, in order to evoke and represent the profound significance of what he did. We ‘remember’ not because we were there and saw if happen, but because (like the dark shadow of war) the event itself still matters, still changes things, still touches our lives. That kind of ‘remembering’ demands a response. We should not simply remem- ber the horrors of two world wars as phenomena of the past, but as challenges to us to change the future. To remember and do nothing is not really to remem- ber at all. True remembering changes us, and in changing us it may, please God, eventually change the world. Canon David Winter - editor Parish Pump.

Do good St Ishmaels Church News Many thanks to all the ladies who decorated the Do all the good you can, Church for Harvest Festival. A large congregation By all the means you can, gathered to celebrate this years good weather and a In all the ways you can, bumper Harvest. The service was followed by refreshments including apple pies and cakes. A sale In all the places you can, of local produce raised a substantial sum towards At all the times you can, repairs. To all the people you can, And many thanks to all those who have helped to mow the grass in the Church Yard during the year. As long as ever you can. We need more volunteers to help spread the load, if By John Wesley you can help.~ Phone Richard on 636802 Community Councils DALE Beaches / Pontoon / Car park issues – Dale Community Council – meeting the Community Council is arranging its 6th October, 2014: usual end of season meeting with County Among items discussed at this meeting: Council officers to review the latest Sewerage plant issues – the Community tourism season and to plan for the next. Council held a meeting with representatives Residents who have issues that they would of Dwr Cymru Welsh Water (DCWW) like the Community Council to raise at during which the opportunity was taken to these meeting are urged to notify them to express the profound irritation of the the Clerk (636 668) so that they can be residents of Dale at the continued and added to the agenda – which already continuing sequence of stinks incidents includes such items as parking on emanating from the sewerage treatment pavements in the village, careless parking in plant. It was explained that DCWW the car park (blocking off parts of the car proposal of further investigations into the park) and problems with the (solar problem are not acceptable given the powered) ticket machines – please add your history over the last five years, since the comments / suggestions. plant was last upgraded to resolve an earlier Village maintenance - the Community series of incidents. The representatives of Council continues to seek ways and means DCWW have undertaken to respond with to improve tidiness / maintenance in the positive proposals for action by the end of village and has asked residents to notify the October, 2014 and the Community Council Clerk (636 668) of issues that they consider hopes to be able to report further in the to need attention, so that a full schedule of near future. It was noted that DCWW have the works required can be prepared and paid £1,000 to the Parochial Church addressed in the coming financial period. Council in recognition of the disruption to Among items reported so far are requests the fete caused by the stinks from the for removal of the car which has been left sewerage treatment plant. in South Street for some years, the poor Floodgate issues – the Community state of the green in front of the Council continues to monitor Coronation Hall and items of poor upkeep developments in connection with the of some frontages around the village – proposed replacement of the floodgate and please add your comments / suggestions. the proposed installation of a pedestrian South Hook Terminal – planning access to the pontoon area. Natural enquiry – the Community Council Resources Wales (NRW) have confirmed continues to monitor the progress of the that they are able to provide the new Planning Inspectorate enquiry and have (swing) gates in the near future, and that supported the request of the Health and they are preparing a new operating Safety Executive for a risk assessment on agreement for signature by the Community the loss of containment of natural gas at the Council. The DRAFT of the new operating plant – which seems to have been omitted agreement is not yet available, but will be from the voluminous documentation reviewed / agreed by the Community supporting the application. The report of Council as soon as possible to enable NRW the Planning Inspectorate to the Minister is to proceed with the construction without scheduled to be made shortly and the further delay. Community Council is monitoring continued on next page Community Councils developments. Replacement of stepping stones The next meeting of the Community with box culvert sections: The Council will take place on Monday, 3 rd necessary consents and funding are in November, 2014 at the Jubilee Suite at place for work on this project to be 1900hrs – members of the community carried out before Christmas. The are encouraged to attend and, with the works are expected to be completed permission of the Chairman, may within a month. address the meeting. Pembs County Council Review of Polling Districts & Polling Stations ST ISHMAELS Clerk completed questionnaire and Recently discussed items include: returned to PCC. Pembs. Coast National Parks Highway Matters Potholes in Grove NP/14/0325 & NP/14/0412 Rd. have still not been addressed. Wooden notice boards for use of local Cemetery There are still outstanding organizations and residents at The issues with grave maintenance. Green, Burgage Green Rd. and Memorial Hall Coffee morning to be Coastlands School. Permission has been held on Saturday 8th November 2014. granted. NP/14/0497 Storage of Village Hall meeting to be held in maximum 4000.000 tonnes of LNG (in November to discuss the outcome of tankage) and maximum 120,000 the questionnaire circulated to tonnes of LNG (on ship) (continuation residents earlier in the year. Memorial th of hazardous substances consent Service to be held on Sunday 9 following a change of control of part of November 2014 at 11a.m. with the the land). South Hook LNG Terminal, placing of the remembrance poppy Herbrandston. No objection was wreath. As it is the centenary of recorded. NP/14/0473 Proposed World War I it is hoped as many of erection of 2 storey extension to side the community as possible will attend. of property incorporating loft The next meeting will be held on alterations and general property Monday 17th November, 2014 @ modernizations. Giddanmu, Musselwick 1900hrs. Members of the community Rd., St. Ishmaels. No objection was are welcome to attend. Clerk to the recorded. Council :- Lynda Thomas Tel: 01646 Erection of building – Monkhill 636 298. Farm St. Ishmaels Building under construction at Monkhill MARLOES & ST BRIDES Farm. National Parks Enforcement Items under discussion at the October Officer confirmed permission was meetings included:- required for the building and Planning Matters - The following recommended work was stopped while applications were considered: the matter was resolved. It will now NP/14/0390 – Insertion of Roof be formally registered for investigation Lights, White Styles, St. Brides using the NPA’s statutory planning NP/14/0499 – Single storey extension enforcement powers. to rear of property – Finn's Loft, Sandy Haven Crossing - Marloes NP/14/0526 – Installation of continued on next page Community Councils Openreach Broadband cabinet – PCP003 – if properties could not be filled from this Opposite 1 Gay Lane, Marloes – criteria, then consideration would be given Openreach to be asked if the cabinet can to local people in neighbouring villages, be alongside the existing cabinets along the again along the lines of an agreed criteria. lower wall of the Churchyard. Mr. Sinnett advised that this approach had NP/14/0551 – Installation of Satellite dish, worked well in several communities. NB. Lockley Lodge, Martins Haven. Agreed that The Community Council was grateful to the Wildlife Trust and the National Park Neil and Emma of The Lobster Pot for are advised that superfast broadband will allowing the plans and documents for the be in place locally for next March 2015 Exception Site to be displayed on the Exception Site – Affordable Housing – afternoon of Thursday 9th October. Town Meadow, Marloes – NP/14/0461 Winterton Junction – The Council was The Council Chairman, Cllr. Louise Beal pleased to note that the road to Marloes welcomed Mr. Nigel Sinnett, Director of had reopened on the 13th October. The Development at Housing to County Council to be thanked for the the meeting. Mr. Sinnett explained the work undertaken. There had been issues background to this particular site, and the on the Philbeach road, but the information Exception Site process. The County about the bus times had proved useful in Council advise on the number and type of planning journeys. The County Council and properties, bedrooms etc, and the National local residents had taken the opportunity Park influence the design. He advised, that to trim back vegetation and trees which as with a recent development at Roch should improve visibility for road users. there would be a Local Letting Policy for Police Matters – The Council was the proposed site, and this policy will be pleased to note that almost no incidents agreed with the Community Council. A had occurred since the last meeting, and it letter will be sent confirming this intention. was hoped that the individuals involved had Many of the residents present raised heeded warnings from the police and other concerns over the need for this authorities. Residents are reminded that all development, and issues which may arise incidents should be reported at the time via from the Estate. He advised that the the 101 service, but if criminal damage was development was based on housing need occurring, or a threat to an individual(s), which was originally highlighted in the then calls should be made using 999. Survey undertaken in 2005, but which is Financial Matters – The meeting now influenced by the current waiting list. approved the payment of £96 to BDO Local residents, or those with local Auditors. The donations to local connections need to be registered on the organisations were also agreed as last year, common waiting list operated by the and that £20 be donated to the Samaritans, County Council and the housing £10 to Paul Sartori, and £20 to the Royal associations in Pembrokeshire. The British Legion. Community Council voted in favour of the Street Lights – Clerk has reported two scheme, as in the long term it would allow lights recently as not working in the the opportunity for people with local evening at Gaylane Terrace, and on the connections to find a home, or continue to Church Green. The County Council to be live within the village. They understood that continued on next page asked that the light above the defibrillator especially if you have children living there or by Marloes Toilets to be on overnight. visiting. This problem cannot be blamed on Dog Fouling – This problem has re- the holiday homes. occurred recently in the Glebe Lane. All Next Meeting – The next meeting of the residents who are dog owners are asked to Council is scheduled to be held on Monday make every effort to clean up after their 17th November at Moriah Chapel, Marloes. dog on every occasion. If the dog faeces Local residents are welcome to attend, and were outside your doorway, please may speak at the invitation of the Chairman. consider what your reaction would be,

SONGS OF PRAISE AT St Peter’s, Hasguard

This September St Ishmael’s PCC revived the Songs of Praise service in the ruins of St Peter’s at Hasguard. The weather was glorious and all those who attended enjoyed singing a fine selection of rous- ing hymns accom- panied by Peter Griffiths our guest organist. It is hoped that this service can be repeated next year. Many thanks to Terrance Francis for all the work he and John do keeping the grave- yard tidy.

Dale Community Forum Monday 1st December at 7.30pm in the Coronation Hall Jubilee Room . Annual Meeting for all Dale residents. There will be a short report on group activi- ties which have taken place over the last year, the finances and elections for the committee. This will be followed by a look at the draft Action Plan for Dale which is the result of the workshop session for all residents held on 13 th October. If ap- proved this will be adopted as the Action Plan for the coming years.

Even if you don’t live in Dale you are welcome to come along to the meeting. Please contact John Bramley (clerk to the Forum) 636 541 for more information. Diary for November

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NOVEMBER to 3 Nov 1030-1630 Salty Watercolours & Sandy Sketchbooks - exhibition at The Cloisters Gallery, St Davids Mon 3 - Sat 29 Jo Kimpton Oil Painting Exhibition, Joana Field Gallery, Torch Theatre Mon 3 1900 Dale Community Council, Jubilee Suite, Dale Thu 6 1030 Barnardo’s Coffee Morning, Cricket Club, Sat 8 1000 - 1200 St Ishmaels Memorial Hall Coffee Morning Sat 8 evening “Loose Change” at The Taberna, Haerbrandston Mon 10 1930 Coastlands History Group, “The Pop Man - Thomas Idris”, talk by Keith Johnson, St Ishmaels Sports & Social Club. Tue 11 1930 Mothers Union, “My life as an Army Chaplin”, Michael Ryall Mon 17 1900 St Ishmaels Community Council, Memorial Hall Mon 17 1930 Marloes & St Brides CC, Moriah Chapel, Marloes Sat 22 1300 Table Top Sale (Frogs, Gulls & Mice), Coronation Hall, Dale Wed 26 1830 M&DPADS AGM, Jubilee Suite, Dale Thu 27 1800 onwards Herbrandston Action Plan Workshop, Village Hall Fri 28 or Sat 29 Dale Village Christmas Party, Coronation Hall Sat 29 1200-1500 Coastlands School Christmas Fayre (Santa 1300-1400) Sun 30 2000 Quiz Night at the Lobster Pot, fundraising for M&DPADS

DECEMBER Mon 1 1930 Dale Community Forum Annual Meeting, Jubilee Suite, Dale

TABLE TOP SALE Fund raising for FGM Friday Club Saturday 22nd November 1 pm Coronation Hall, Dale Have a Pre-Xmas “sort out” - reserve a table - £5 Contact Rosemary on 07850 159666 or [email protected]

Raffle, Cake Stall & Refreshments Toys, Bric a Brac, Boat Jumble Something for everyone - so come along! CHURCH SERVICES NOVEMBER St. Peter's Marloes Nov 2nd Joint Service at Robeston West led by the Bishop 11am Nov 9th 9.30am Holy Communion (Service at War Memorial 10.20am) Nov 16th Joint Confirmation Service at Walwyn's Castle 11am Nov 23rd 9.30am Holy Communion Nov 30th 9.30am Holy Communion Wednesdays 9am Short Morning Prayer

St. Bridget St. Brides Nov 2nd Joint Service at Robeston West led by the Bishop 11am Nov 9th 11.15 am Holy Communion Nov 16th Joint Confirmation Service at Walwyn's Castle 11am Nov 23rd 11am Holy Communion Nov 30th 11am Holy Communion

St James, Dale Nov 2 nd Joint Service at Robeston West led by the Bishop 11am Nov 9 th 10.45am Remembrance Sunday, War Memorial, Dale Nov 16 th Joint Confirmation Service at Walwyn's Castle 11am Nov 23 rd 9.30am Holy Communion Nov 30 th 11.00am Family Service followed by Holy Communion (1 st Sunday in Advent)

St Ishmael’s 2nd November Joint Service at Robeston West led by the Bishop 11am 9th November 10.45am Remembrance Service at the Memorial Hall St Ishmael’s 16 th November Joint Confirmation Service at Walwyn's Castle 11am 23 rd November 11.00am Holy Communion 30 th November 9.30am Holy Communion

St Mary's Herbrandston 2nd November Joint Service at Robeston West led by the Bishop 11am 9th November 9:30 Morning Prayer 6:00 pm Holy Communion 16 th November Joint Confirmation Service at Walwyn's Castle 11am 23rd November 6:00 pm Evening Prayer 30th November 9:30 Holy Communion 6:00 pm Advent Songs of Praise

Robeston West 2nd Nov Joint Service at Robeston West led by the Bishop 11am 9th Nov 10.50am Remembrance Sunday Holy Communion 16th Nov Joint Confirmation Service at Walwyn's Castle 11am 23rd Nov 11am Holy Communion 30th Nov 11am Holy Communion

Note: The joint services at Robeston West and Walwyn's Castle will be followed by a "Bring & Share Lunch" The position of Clerk for the Walwyns Castle Community Council will soon be vacant. No previous experience neces- sary. It takes approximately 11 hours a month. If you are interested in this very interesting part time position could you please inform the clerk. Mrs Angela Evans, Little Fen- ton, Little Haven, Haverfordwest SA62 3TU Tel 01437 781452 or email: [email protected].

St. Ishmaels Memorial Hall

The fundraising Coffee Morning is on Saturday 8th November - 10am to 12 noon. Help with the event as last year will be very welcome. Carol Strutt would welcome contributions to the Cake Stall on the day, or to her home in Castle Road on the Friday. Linda Thomas is collecting raffle prizes. Additional stalls will be welcome, also people to help with teas, raffle etc. All proceeds to aid the long term renovation of the Hall, and to undertake immediate necessary repairs.

Roll of Honour - Particular mention will be made this year of Frederick Seymour Reynolds whose death occurred in December 1914. We now have details of the family tree for Frederick and his brothers and sisters. Are you a relation? We are also still seeking information on the other men recorded on the Roll of Hon- our, as well as of other men from St. Ishmaels who fought and returned.

Hall Questionnaires - Ann & Tim Barkworth have completed an analysis of the forms returned, and it is intended to hold a meeting later in November to discuss the next step in the progress to a renovation of the Memorial Hall. Can you help with this project?

Remembrance Service - This will be held on Sunday 9th November - see Church Notice. St. Ishmaels Memorial Hall Coffee Morning

Saturday 8th November, 10am - 12 noon

There will be Cake, Preserves & Bric a Brac Stalls , as well as a Raffle.

Information on the men lost in the 1st World War as well as material on the Memorial Hall itself will be displayed. Memorabilia and recollections on the morning will be welcome. Coastlands Local History Group

As you read this we will have had two talks in October. Sadly due to constraints as to deadlines I can report on only one - Simon Hancock’s rearranged talk on WW1 in Pembrokeshire. This was a most enlightening evening, as Simon lead us through the impact on Pembrokeshire of WW1, from a ’spying’ mission to The Haven and by the German Navy in 1912, to the erection of many war memorials in the late 1920s. In light of this, holding the talk in St Ishmael Memorial Hall, could not have been more suitable. The second talk by Edward Perkins on “The History of Farming in Pembrokeshire including WW1 1914-1918” is still to come as I write. Next month to round off the 2014 season, we look forward to Keith Johnson giving us a talk on Thomas Idris, the pop man! WANTED - As mentioned in last month’s magazine we are very keen to hear from families whose men and women went to war and CAME BACK! If any of you had relatives who lived in the four villages, Marloes, St Ishmael, St Brides or Dale , who went to WW1, and returned , we would love to hear of them. If by any happy chance there are any memorabilia of their time in the forces we would love to see them, copy them if at all possible and thus have them for our archive. If there is any record of life in the four villages during WW1, be it farming, fishing, school for example, it would be of great interest to us. Please contact Margaret (636295), Yvonne (636251) or Harriet (636668). Many Thanks indeed! Harriet Bishop The Old Stables Heritage Centre The Old Stables is now in winter mode. We will be opening The Old Stables Heritage Centre every Tuesday 10-12 as from Tuesday 7th October. These sessions are for anyone who would like to use our facilities and to come along and do their own research. If anyone wishes to visit The Heritage Centre at any other time please contact Margaret 636295, or Harriet 636668.

PENINSULAR CLASSIFIEDS FOR SALE GEORGIAN STYLE PERIOD DOLLS BAY PLANTS and GRISELINIA (for HOUSE hedging) both 15" - 18" high. £2 each The house is fully furnished and has Tel 01646 636962 (Marloes) four floors. It is in excellent condition. It measures 47 inches high, 21 inches GIRL’S BICYCLE Suit 5-10 year old wide and 17 inches deep. Very good condition £200.00 ono Phone 01646 636265 to view Contact 01646 636319

Retirement - Martin Sholbrook

In September, the long serving postman for Marloes, St. Brides and the Mullock area retired. Martin had first undertaken a round locally in 1989, and then took over the round permanently when Mr. Glyn John retired. In more recent times his round was extended to Dale, working a 52 hour week for three weeks, and then one week off. Martin much preferred the previous round with the early starts, so he was home in time to do some gardening!

It was decided to undertake a collection, and a group organised by Gina Smith- ies quickly undertook a house to house collection. On Friday 17th October, Louise Beal (Chairman, Marloes & St. Brides C. C.) and Yvonne Evans (Clerk) visited Martin and his wife June at their home in Johnston. He was presented with the collection and a card wishing him a happy retirement.

It was agreed by all the community that Martin had given excellent and truly helpful service over many years, with many kindnesses being shown.

Merlin Theatre Herbrandston Forum Pembrokeshire College On the 14th October many Herbrandston residents met at the village hall to see a Haverfordwest presentation by PLANED. They spoke 6TH NOVEMBER about the importance of having an open MEEKS’ CUTOFF village forum at which all community 2010 USA (PG) Dir: Kelly Reichardt Lang: groups are represented. PLANED are English 104 mins returning to the village to host two work- shops to start the process of putting 13 TH NOVEMBER together a Community Action Plan. This THE LUNCHBOX Action Plan will be crucial when pursuing 2013 INDIA Dir: Ritesh Batra Lang: Indian funding for the variety of village improve- 104 mins ment projects that are being proposed. The workshops will take place on No- 27 TH NOVEMBER vember 27th and December 11th in the FRANCES HA village hall. There will be a light buffet at 6.30pm, with the discussions commencing 2013 USA (15) Dir: Noah Baumbach Lang: at 7pm. This is a fantastic opportunity for English 86 mins villagers to come along and share their For full programme notes see: views on the future of the village and help www.haverfordwest-film-society.org.uk develop projects and ideas for which funding can be sought. For season membership rates contact Please tell as many people as you can Joy Green 01437 731146 about these events, the more people who Adults £4.00 Students £2.00 attend, the more the village Action Plan Show starts 7.30 pm Bar opens 6.45pm will truly represent the views of all. Dale Environment and Enhancement Group The Open Gardens event, organised by the group in late June, was a great success and raised nearly £1800 for the group's funds. The money is to be spent in various ways to help and support the local environment, especially with regard to the plight of bees, which are vital for pollination and which are in decline at the present time. To this end, the group is buying and distributing the seeds of bee friendly plants to local groups and individuals, who are willing to sow them in their gardens. Please let us know if you would like some seeds.

Also the group is supporting local beekeepers by financing the purchase of bee equip- ment, bee suits and possibly a nucleus of honey bees, to add to the hives and bees which are already in the Walled Garden. Young people from the Friday Club are already visiting the bees and showing great interest.

The Dale Environment Group is active and enthusiastic and although based in Dale would welcome new members from any of the surrounding villages who are interested in conserving the local environment. Meetings are held at approx. 6 week intervals, with various practical tasks and fund-raising events being carried out from time to time. Please contact 636341 or 636716 for further information. COME AND JOIN US!

Marloes Village Taberna News

Hall Update For the diary. The group Loose Change will be perform- ing at the Taberna on the evening of November 8th. One Work is progress- of several return performances of this group to date. All ing well and we welcome, no admission charge.

are planning an I thought it might be worthwhile re-iterating the opening opening event on hours here, as winter draws on: Saturday 31st Post Office: Mon-Sat 9.00-17.30, not open Sundays January 2015. Shop: Mon-Fri 8.00-18.00, Sat 8.00-12.30, Sun 9.00-11.30 More information Pub: Drinks (includes tea/coffee etc.) 12.00-Close every to follow. day Food: 12:00-14:00 every day, 18.00-21.00 Mon-Sat

Martin Crowdy and Christopher Jessop SALTY WATERCOLOURS AND SANDY SKETCHBOOKS Joint art exhibition at The Cloisters Gallery, St David's Cathedral 21st October to 3rd November 10.30 am to 4.30 pm FREE ADMISSION - ALL WELCOME www.martincrowdy.co.uk www.asummerbreak.co.uk National Coastwatch Granted Dedicated VHF Marine Channel 65

Wooltack Point National Coastwatch Institution (NCI) station is delighted to an- nounce this upgrade to the service that we can offer to local seafarers. As from the 1st October people will be able to contact us on our dedicated national marine VHF channel, Channel 65. The station will be able to respond to requests from passing, as well as local sailing craft and fishing vessels for radio checks as well as actual weather and sea state conditions. They will also be able to provide on request information on a range of local facilities including, for example, local moorings, charted anchorages, and local hazards.

The Wooltack Point NCI Station has now been in operation for six years. Housed in the old Coastguard hut overlooking Jack Sound the station is well situated to keep watch over most of St Brides Bay, the MNR and Broad Sound. Currently the watch is kept from 10.00 am to 6.00 pm on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays and from 2.00 to 6.00 pm on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays (Winter watch hours – 10.00–1.00 and 1.00-4.00 pm will be kept from 26 th October.)

If you are interested in joining NCI, or would like more information about our new marine channel please contact Richard Neale on 0164663680 or at [email protected]

Coastlands CP School Christmas Fayre Sat 29th November 12-3pm. featuring: Coastland CP originals, local craft/ produce stalls, cake stall, raffle, fun activities & Lego competition! Festive refreshments - hot turkey rolls, mince pies and more! Come and see Santa in the Coastlands Grotto 1-2pm. Come along and share our festive fun - we'd love to see you! Free entry, school playground will be open for car parking. Coastlands CP School, Trewarren Rd, St. Ishmaels.

Little Nippers parent and child group. Every Monday during term time 1.30-3pm at Coastlands CP School. £1 per child (funds raised go to the school). A small friendly parent led playgroup, a great way to meet other local parents and get to know the school and teachers! All welcome, pop along and say hello. For more info contact the school on 01646636340, Louise 07958159791 or Alison 01646693838. (No session on 3rd Nov due to INSET day at the school) WATCH HIM VIGILANTLY

We all know that neighbour, who can be so noisy – Annoyingly noisy, by day and by dark. He's sometimes destructive, and how that can vex us: To see our best efforts, in seconds, all wrecked!

It's commonly known that he has no compassion, Doesn't care what we think, and is fixed in his ways; It's frequently said that we're powerless to fight him – Must either endure him, or move well away.

He gets written about, he gets grumbled about, Gets reported a lot as a lout and a thief; But he never cares, even when tempers flare – For the neighbour in question, his name is The Sea.

Dear friends, you must know him, must watch him, must note down His habits, his actions, his ventures, his tricks! You must share all you learn about what he gets up to, Raise alarms when he sets out on ill-purposed trips.

Never mope, feeling sour; know that knowledge is power, And prevention is better than cure: Make life hard for The Sea, watch him vigilantly – And share what you learn round the shore!

ANON Recently the BBC Radio Programme “Costing the Earth” featured an item about Neptune’s Army at Martins Haven. You can listen to it here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b04l0tvx

DALE VILLAGE CHRISTMAS PARTY AT THE CORONATION HALL WIIL BE ON EITHER FRIDAY 28 TH NOVEMBER OR SATURDAY 29 TH NOVEMBER KEEP THESE EVENINGS FREE Further details later! t the MacMillan cake & coffee morning held on Sat 27 Sept at St IshmaelsA Sports & Social Club, A grand total of £485 was raised for MacMillan. Thank you to all attended and donated beautiful cakes . Raffle prizes were won by Tracy Griffiths, Phyllis Cockburn, Eira Best, Andrea Howells, Marlene Cheshire, Harry Clarke, Liz Clarke, Tia Williams, Janet Jenkins, Ali Howells. Quiz winners were Adam Frank & Pauline Reynolds. Thank you for your support, Jane Devonald

M&DPADS PENINSULAR DEFIBRILLATOR SCHEME We need to raise funds in order to keep the equipment in good condition and to replace any items..... so Join us for a Quiz night at the Lobster Pot Marloes Sunday 30 th November at 8.00 pm.

Our AGM will be held in the Jubilee Suite of the Coronation Hall, Dale on Wednes- day 26 th November at 18.30 hrs. Every- one interested is very welcome to attend. Bumblebees

At this time of year you sometimes see a huge bumblebee taking a last chance to sip nectar from the late autumn flowers in the garden in order to fatten herself up for her forthcoming hibernation. These are the mated queens who will spend the next 6 months under the ground in a sheltered spot, waiting for the spring and the vital nectar of the spring flowers such as snowdrops and prim- roses.

Once they have woken up and fed well, they will search for a nest site - they are fre- quently seen in spring zig-zagging across lawns and along hedge-banks looking for a suitable spot. This will often be a hole in the ground such as an old mouse hole, or a nice space under an old grass tussock, or under a shed or in a compost heap. (The tree bumblebee, a recent arrival from the continent, prefers a tree hole, a bird box or a roof cavity) Here the solitary queen will raise her first small brood of workers all on her own. Once the workers have grown to maturity life becomes a little easier for her - she simply stays at home and lays eggs while the workers find nectar and pollen and look after the youngsters. The colony may reach a size of perhaps 400 bees. Later in the summer some of the eggs turn into new queens and males, both of which leave the nest to mate. The nest then gradually dies out and at the age of about 1 year, the original queen dies.

We can expect to see up to 8 species of bumblebees in our gardens in Pembrokeshire. Most of them are easy to identify if you look very carefully at the pattern of yellow stripes and the colour of the tail - though I personally struggle with the various different species with white(ish) tails and yellow stripes! The Bumblebee Conservation Trust has an excellent website here www.bumblebeeconservation.org with good pictures for help in identification.

Unlike in the UK in general, in Pembrokeshire I think that bumblebees are still doing quite well as we have plenty of cliff top grassland with abundant wild flowers. And Pem- brokeshire is home to one of the rarest bumblebees in the UK, the shrill carder bee, which makes its home on the Castlemartin peninsula.

And lastly - one of the most serious predators of bumblebees are badgers. It is common not to realise you have a bumblebee nest in the garden (there is not a lot of coming and going so they are not very conspicuous) until it is excavated by badgers leaving the sad sight of a gaping hole and a few disorientated and homeless bees. Bumblebees are also predated by cuckoo bumblebees which lay their eggs in bumblebee nests, they are eaten by birds, the hibernating queens can be eaten by mice and voles - it’s amazing actually that any survive! So give them all the help you can with late autumn and early spring nectar in the garden. Rosemary Royle

ABSOLUTE COPY DEADLINE FOR THE Combined December and January ISSUE IS Friday 21st November 2014

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Management Committee: Harriet Bishop (Dale), Richard Neale (St Ishmaels), William Richards (Marloes & St Brides), Peter Absalon (Herbrandston ), Gillian Thorne (Robeston West), Rosemary Royle (editor) plus the incumbent vicar Copy Editor: Rosemary Royle 01646 636970 [email protected] Postal SecSec.: Christine Provan: Tel: 636 443 (For those who do not live in the parishes but would like to receive a copy at a cost of £8.00 per yr) Distribution OrganisersOrganisers.: Roger & Mary Owen (Dale) Mary & Geoff Wood (Marloes) Hilary Orton (St Ishmaels & Hasguard) Josie Owens ( Herbrandston), Gill Thorne (Robeston West), Mary Lewis (St Brides)

ORANGE BAG AND FOOD COLLECTIONS: Every Thursday from 6:30am (check locally for actual time) BLACK BAG AND BOTTLES ON these Thursday dates: November 6th and 20th, December 4th and 18th, January 1st, 15th and 29th.