Peninsula Papers Information and news for the communities of St Ishmaels, Hasguard, Robeston West, Walwyn’s Castle, Dale, St Brides and Marloes. Papurau Penrhyn Gwybodaeth a newyddion am gymunedau St Ishmael’s, Hasguard, Robeston West, Walwyn’s Castle, Dale, St Bride’s a Marloes. SUMMER 2019 HAF The Church in Wales 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, Haverfordwest, 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 19th July, 16th August, 13th September 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 All, It took a while to get used to living in the coastal part of Pembrokeshire. When we first arrived, many years ago now, it was hard not to think we were on holiday all the time and really put down roots. For me, the key came in realising that our communities are tidal, but the tide does not flow in and out twice each day. The tide of our communities works over the whole year. Winter is low tide, there is lots of space, there is not much urgency. Like the sand-living creatures we dig in deep and wait for the sea to return. Summer, however, is high tide. The villages and the roads fill up with people. The locals are very busy making a living before the tide turns. Socially too we try to make the most of it with fetes and exhibitions and festivals and regattas. Visitors remark on the peace and quiet and locals think to them- selves how frantic and noisy it is. So if you are making the most of every bit of sunshine to get in a crop, or making endless beds, or serving up endless meals please try to take a mo- ment to see what the visitors see and enjoy the glory of this peninsula. Per- haps it might help carry through the dark days of winter. If you are a visi- tor, welcome, please take a moment to appreciate the difficulties and joys of living on the edge of Wales. Perhaps it might make you more willing to support local events and buy some local produce. But whether this is a time of relaxation or anxiety for you, may God bless you in your work and in your leisure, Gaynor, Andrew and Rhiannon St Ishmaels Church On Saturday 15th June the sun shone for us and we celebrated St Ishmaels Day, joined by Ferryside, Camrose and Uzmaston St Ishmaels churches. The pro- gramme included a walk down to Monkhaven and a short service and then twenty six of us sat down for a wonderful tea provided by the ladies of the parish before we waved everyone off. It was truly a lovely afternoon and we hope to visit Fer- ryside next year. My thanks to all who baked, made sandwiches, made everyone so welcome and especially a big thank you to Gaynor for the service and organisa- tion. Heather Phippen Produced by the Church in Wales Parishes of Hasguard with St Ishmaels, St Brides with Marloes, Walwyns Castle, Robeston West and Dale Stalls—Cake, Books, Produce……... Bric a Brac Raffles, Tombolas, Games, Teas…. Pony Rides... & more….. FRIDAY 26th JULY in and around CORONATION HALL, DALE 4.00pm – 6.00pm ALL WELCOME Monk Haven by the late Joan Sinclair MOTHERS’ I sit here in the churchyard so calm and serene UNION The stream making music as it tip toes to the sea. Despite the weather’s The birds sing in chorus like a choir from above, best efforts we had a While the trees sway in harmony conducting with love. wonderful outing to Picton Castle, dodging I walk down the valley where snowdrops nod their head showers, wind and all The bluebells are rising from their winter bed. sorts! We now sign off I wander on down the path to the beach for the summer and hope Where is the arch that once I would reach? to restart in September Sitting on the rocks with the sun on my face with enthusiasm and a I watch the waves chase each other, as in a race. new programme which In wonder and awe I have heard and seen God’s love and will be a surprise to us grace all! In these harmonious scenes his breathtaking garden provided We hope the sun shines for me. to allow our visitors and I thank you Lord and praise your name, for the beautiful vistas families alike to have a that I have seen wonderful summer. For any more infor- Back to the church, where I kneel down and pray, mation contact Harriet To thank you Lord for this beautiful day. 636668, or Bridget I want him to know nature brings me such pleasure, 636274. How grateful I am for his numerous treasure. This year’s Pilgrimage follows part of The Haven and Byways route which is ‘our’ route For more Information Contact Harriet 01646 636668 Fancy Stall, St Brides / Marloes Summer Fete Further to our other requests for donations for the fancy stall this year, we very much look forward to welcoming goods so that we can create an attractive stall. Please drop donations to Marloes Church between 2pm and 4pm on Monday 29th, Tuesday 30th or Wednesday 31st July 2019. Bric-A-Brac and homemade craft all welcome. Thank you so much for your support, and see you at the fete! Book Stall, St. Brides / Marloes Summer Fete We all have good books that we have enjoyed and wish to pass on for others to enjoy. The ultimate in recycling! Please consider donating them to the Book Stall to support the summer fete. Donations eagerly awaited and very much wanted. Please drop them off to Rosemary at Orlandon Kilns 636970. St Ishmael’s Church Festival & Craft Fayre Mon 22nd July ~ Fri 26th July 11.00am till 6.00pm Friday 11.00am till 5.00pm Local Craft Fare, Ceramics, Wood Turning, Paintings, Jewellery, Novelties, Textiles, Bric-a-Brac, Handmade Cards, Artwork, Local Produce and Plants Cake Stall, Refreshments, Toilet, Free Admission & Car Park. Summer Raffle tickets on sale now See our Facebook page St Ishmael’s Church, Monk Haven . Dale Community Councils (Apologies for the delay in publishing this item). lets. No deeds have been identified for the The spring maintenance/work party in Dale Marloes toilets. The Council advised Mr. was a great success. The Dale Community Astins that as the toilets were provided for Council would like to thank all those who the use of visitors rather than community residents then no transfer was envisaged. have given their time and energy to help The provision of toilets they thought would tidy Dale village … special thanks go to be part of the services for the Pembroke- Mark Gainfort, Paul Garnish, Tim Hibbert, shire wide tourism industry. Wyn Hopkins, Dan Jones, Lyn Jones, Sean Planning Matters – NP/19/0303/FUL – Kehoe, Ian McColloch, John and Rosemary Glebe Cottage, Glebe Lane, Marloes – Side Mecklenburgh, Mark Reynolds, Hugh Rich- extension to replace the existing conserva- ards, Rob and Gail Smith, Andy Truelove tory. Members were satisfied that the and Jim Warr. replacement building, was more in keeping with the vernacular style in the village, and Marloes and St Brides would have no impact on neighbours. Cllr. Jessop will coordinate the responses neces- Charity/Fun Runs - The Council wel- sary at the Local Development Plan hearings comed Mr. Dave Astins to the meeting. He in July. It was also agreed that he would is the Events Manager for the Dale Half draft a few sentences for the Chairman to Marathon and the Broad Haven Triathlon. consider with regard to the Climate Emer- th This year on Sunday June 30 he is helping gency announced by the Welsh Govern- Howies with their Spud Run starting and ment. finishing from the Marloes Sands Car Park. County Council Matters – Noted that (Howies is an independent active clothing new signs have been erected at the Mullock company based in West Wales, owned and Junction. Playground sign to be replaced by run by its employees.) He explained the Hall Cottage on the new lamp post. Clerk arrangements for the day, and answered to update County Cllr.