Llanteg Newsletter Autumn 2019

Autumn/Winter 2019 Issue 42 Award for Uniting the Village Llanteg Village Hall won the Pride in Pembrokeshire Award in July. With an active committee of around a dozen people, the hall is the focal point of community activities. The award is presented monthly to a voluntary group whose work has made a real difference to local people and communities. The award is a partnership between the Pembrokeshire Public Services Board (PSB) and the Western Telegraph – with each winning entry awarded £200. The judges were particularly impressed with the group‟s commitment to community-led volunteering and commented: „It is clear that Llanteg village hall makes a substantial contribution to improving the well -being of individuals, and indeed towards the well-being of the County as a whole.’ Jo Cox Get-together and History Exhibition One of our community events was the 20 Year History Exhibition and Jo Cox Get-together that we held in June. There were lots of display boards of photographs as well as old maps, censuses, village scrapbooks and much more. As well as history items, we also had our usual free tea and cakes, which is part of our Jo Cox community get-together - this being our third year of holding this event, which has now become an annual feature. It was good to see some new faces from further afield who turned up as they had ancestors from the village, and also our regulars who enjoy coming to just catch up with neighbours.

2 LLANTEG COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER For Crunwere Parish & outlying properties Compiled by Ruth Roberts, Sandy Grove: [email protected] 01834 831298. Proof Reader - Barbara Sinclair. Distributed by Hall Committee and published FREE May and November. Funded by Hall Committee and adverts. Advertise for £10 per small box (£20 large box) for two issues. Next Deadline for Spring/Summer 2020 - 15th April and next delivery by mid-May 2020. On Web llantegvillagenewsletters.blogspot.co.uk, printed by Bert Edwards, Milford Haven. DISCLAIMER - Any business advertised does not imply a recommendation. CONTENTS 3/4 - Tributes 15 - Tavernspite School News 5 - Some local businesses 16 - Stepaside School News & S.A.S. 6 - On TV & Radio 17 - Llanteg Literati & Crunwere Art Group 7/8 - Congratulations 18 - St Elidyr Church Amroth 8/9 - Llanteg History Society 19 - Llanteg Nature Ramblings 9/10 - Some local businesses 20 - Some local businesses 11 - Llanteg Hall & Community Assoc. 21 - Council News 12 - Tair Nant Wildlife & Gardening Group 22 - Llanteg Walking Group 13 - Gardening Group 23 - 100 Club & New Residents 14 - Badgers & Llanteg Short Mat Bowls 24 - What’s On Tavernspite & Llanteg Oil Syndicate The next delivery is due on 1st December, for both private and commercial properties. If you wish to join please contact John Lewis-Tunster on 07964 775006, 01834 866930 or email [email protected] Short Cutz Unisex Hair Salon, Llanteg 831113 A big thank-you to everyone for supporting Short Cutz No Luce Ends Llanteg Fitness Pendine Massage Therapy Mobile A local gym offering hairdressing classes 3 evenings a This month‟s offers Treat yourself or mum Lucy Lonsdale week. Contact Emma to to a back, neck and 07507 349 196 discuss classes and your shoulder massage or personal objectives on holistic facial £25 Facebook ‘Llanteg Fitness’ or call Call Paula 07833438860 07526 530 330

3 TRIBUTES TO... Sue James 831468 [email protected] Horace Arthur Lake, Awel Y Mor Passed away 9th May 2019, aged 89 years Horace was born and lived in Walsall, West Midlands. He was altar server at St. John‟s Church where at 17yrs of age he met (his wife to be) Freda. At 18 he was called up for National Service spent in Egypt where he was attached to the North Staffordshire Regiment, in the band, where he had the honour of playing for King Farouk, the last King of Egypt. At the end of his service he was offered a scholarship to Kneller Hall. He was employed at John Harper Founders for ten years before moving to the Midlands Electricity Board as Disconnections Officer in the Metering Department, where he was known as “Snips”. Horace had a number of interests in life. He enjoyed a game of snooker, and liked wood working, spending many an hour in his workshop creating something useful. He loved to follow his son Robert in the Powerboat racing. Music was also very high on his list of pleasures and he did enjoy his ballroom dancing. Holidays too were important to him, and for many years we visited Laugharne with our caravan, besides travelling abroad to see other countries. Horace was happy to have seen so much of the world. At 69yrs of age he had to have heart surgery and was told he needed fresh air to breathe, so we came here to live. He always said he could not have chosen better. Only a few days before he passed away he said “We have had a good life, haven’t we”. Freda and Robert and partner Jan wish to express sincere thanks to all family, friends and neighbours for the kindness and sympathy shown in our recent very sad loss. Horace was a lovely man, much loved and is so very much missed. He always said how privileged he felt to be living here. Thank you for the numerous cards, letters, messages, flowers and donations to the British Heart Foundation. Our heartfelt thanks to all those who attended the service at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, and afterwards at Plas Hyfryd Hotel. Your presence was greatly appreciated. Special thanks to Father Paul Boyle for conducting the service, and to Helen (Horace‟s niece) for her kind words and reading. We wish to convey our sincere gratitude to E.C.Thomas & Son, Funeral Directors, for all their help, support and kindness, and for their dignified and respectful professionalism in the way they carried out the funeral arrangements. Thank you to you all. Freda Lake

4 Nathan Adey, 1 Chapel Lane Nathan was born in Sunderland in 1947 where he spent his childhood. Leaving school at 15, he joined the Boys Army in Bury St.Edmunds, where he gained his D of E awards. At 17 he joined the Royal Anglian Regiment (infantry). Nathan met Glen in 1965. They were married in 1967 and had two sons. During his service, postings included six years in Germany and two years in Cyprus, with several postings in the UK. On leaving the Army in 1979, where he held the rank of WO2, he set up a security company in Leicester. After 19 years this was sold and Nathan and Glen decided to buy an Inn in Devon, which had 12 miles of fishing rights, fishing being one of Nathan‟s favourite pastimes. They moved to Llanteg in 2008, and despite a worldwide search for a home, they knew as soon as they found 1 Chapel Lane this was where they wanted to settle. Nathan also enjoyed walking, gardening and reading, and he and Glen spent a very happy life together, but sadly Nathan passed away on 24th May 2019. Our condolences go out to Glen and family. Donald Frederick Terry, aged 95, Llanteg Park Born on a Kentish smallholding, Don had worked in computing his whole career. He retired to Pentlepoir with his beloved wife Marian from 2002 until her death in 2011. She pursued watercolour painting classes, he grew wonderful tomatoes and cucumbers and together they swam at the Over 55's club in Narberth. Two years ago, too frail to be so far away from help and support, Don moved into the house at the bottom of our garden and spent his last years quietly at Llanteg Park. Here he reminisced about family history, about how much he missed Marian and occasionally, if you were lucky, about his war service as one of the engineers who kept the “bombe machines” of the Bletchley Park code breaking project running. Don was a quiet and reserved man, but he had a wicked sense of fun. The last few months he had been attending daycare sessions at Tenby where his great joy was to sing, particularly the popular songs his mother had sung to him as a child. He will be fondly remembered and sorely missed. Viv Loveday Louis Embra, Red Gables Died September 2019 aged 91. Lou had a varied and interesting life. Half Italian and half British, he was trapped in Italy at the outbreak of WW2 whilst on holiday with his Italian grandparents, and so spent the next couple of years with them, under Nazi occupation. At the age of 15 he escaped with the Red Cross via Portugal, to get home to Bury, Lancashire. He joined the army at the end of the war and it was whilst in the military police that he met his beloved Mary.

5 Lou had a variety of jobs in his lifetime, including working down the mines, becoming one of the first UK manufacturers of upvc windows, and running a campsite on the Isle of Skye. Lou was an extremely talented gardener, and a wonderful cook. He and Mary moved to Llanteg in 2014 to live with their family. Mary was unwell in her last few years and was cared for faithfully and devotedly by Lou. He was an amazing man, and is greatly missed. Louise Embra Kevin Lewis, Brook View, Llanteg Plumbing & Heating Engineer Baxi, Worcester, LPG, Service Maintenance, Static Caravans, General plumbing & heating Landlord’s Gas Safety certificates (Gas Safe 219152) 07791 345964 The Smugglers Bar & Grill - Amroth Serving delicious homemade food and drinks ALL DAY, with in-house daily specials also available. Outside seating / beer garden with panoramic sea views. Inside 'Pirate Themed Play Area', which is safe and self contained - perfect for young restless scallywags. We accommodate for all sized groups. Booking is advised. smugglersamroth.co.uk Amroth, Narberth, SA678ND. (01834) 812100. [email protected] Pembrokeshire Caravan Care Caravan & Motorhome Mobile Repairs, Servicing & Spares Call Rob - 01834 831714 or 07803 146416 www.pembrokehshirecaravancare.com ——————————Also————————— PowerTouch Motor Movers supplied and fitted AMROTH BAY HOLIDAYS Friends or relatives visiting but not sure where to stay? Try a luxury caravan holiday: CH/DG, Sat TV, etc. Book on behalf of your friends or relatives and get an additional 10% discount. We are on Long Lane between Llanteg and Amroth seafront. 01834 831259 www.thebayamroth.co.uk [email protected] If you have relatives that would like to be near you more often than an occasional holiday, why not suggest they buy a holiday caravan at Amroth Bay? 34 weeks of the year for the price of 1 short family holiday abroad! Live availability and prices are now available on our website. Local Businesses - Many thanks for your continued support.

Suzie Grimwood from 6 Castle Ely Mill was lucky enough to be On TV & Radio…. picked for filming when The Antiques Very well done to Roadshow recently Rachael, Alun & Maddox came to West Wales. Jervis of Sparrowsnest Look out for her on the who held a fundraising TV later this year. event in August and raised the magnificent sum of £2,475 for the Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation (even getting a mention on Dermot O’Leary’s Radio 2 show!). Chloe Whittock of So Sweet Couture at Bevlin was on TV in May promoting her chocolates on the QVC shopping channel. The „Love Wales‟ gift bag is still available to purchase (with Love Spoon and Dragon‟s Egg!) on her website sosweetcouture.com. Chloe is hoping to work with QVC again and is gaining stockists across Wales and the rest of the UK. Last year Dave Welton of Lower Pendeilo was commissioned to film several sequences for the Welsh Wildlife series 'Wales - Land of the Wild'. Dave spent the summer filming Glow worms at night at Freshwater East and tiny carnivorous plants in the bogs of the Preseli Hills. The most challenging sequence was to film a timelapse of a Stinkhorn mushroom as it emerged out of the ground. Amazingly within two hours it is fully grown. The opening sequence of the autumn series features a drone shot filmed from Lower Pendeilo with the woodland valley in full autumn colour with Colby & Amroth in the background. Cathy Williams, daughter of John & Hazel James of Hafod Haf, was interviewed on Prynhawn Da in July. Cathy is the Team Manager for the Welsh Commonwealth Games and was going around schools to inspire children to try new things. The unique thing about the Commonwealth Games is that it is the only sporting event/ competition where able bodied athletes and disabled athletes are in one team together. Gareth Lawrence, landlord of the Fox and Hounds in Bancyfelin and son of Lianne Lawrence-Harbord of Ael Y Don, was interviewed for ITV Wales News on 9th October in relation to local players in the Welsh rugby team. On October 10th Emma If you have anything to Richards of Garness celebrate, was on the ITV Wales News being interviewed please let us know! at Kilanow Farm.

7 LLANTEG CONGRATULATIONS Happy Birthday to Jonathan, eldest son Malachi of Goetre (son of Ruth & Leslie of Theri & Tom Bailey) Roberts of Sandy who was 18 on 1st Grove, married Moira September. Robertson in August Happy 94th Birthday to at Rowton Castle, Dorothy King of Farm Shrewsbury. View for the 18th November (pictured with Happy 92nd Birthday to grt grandchildren Jacob Joany Leppard of Rose & Lois). Cottage for 23rd November. Happy 94th Birthday to Deri, Ieuan and Iestyn Richards of Audrey James of Rose Garness all competed in Ironkids in Park for 15th January. September and did very well, with Ieuan (8) winning his race and Deri (10) coming fifth. A new grandson, Congratulations to Joe, Jacob Elis, for Isla & son of Kevin & Olga Jim Taylor of Farm Phelps of Surfhaven, View, born in who has recently September. started at Jesus College, Oxford University to study Physics. Well done to Millie (granddaughter Maddox of Kath & Martyn Jervis of James of Oaklands) Sparrowsnest and Havenbeech Goblet with her varied of Fire won Pembs sporting Hunt Show - 1st and achievements. coloured champion; Photos are from part of South Royal Welsh 2nd and reserve palomino Pembrokeshire Pony Club Tetrathlon champion; Pembs County Show - 1st, event (swimming, shooting, running and 2nd & 3rd; Pony Club Regional riding). Championships Dressage 1st & 4th and Well done to Kevin British Palomino Autumn Show reserve Phelps of Surfhaven, champion palomino of the year. who this September completed his fourth Ironman triathlon. Email Newsletters - Want a copy? Message [email protected]

8 Julie Pennington Congratulations to Melanie Sibbald, daughter from Llanteg of Dave & Lynn Nelson of Orchard View. Park won various Melanie has just graduated with a first class show awards this honours degree in Midwifery from Swansea year. University and will be working in „Wellizjemz Cream Cracker‟, after Glangwili Hospital. nearly losing her having a tumour removed, won her mountain & Ross Williams (centre) of Briarwood returned from Australia where he spent 2 years serving moorland class, had reserve champion, won her section b class, his mission. This was the first time in 4 years then champion and gained her that the Williams siblings had all been together. Welsh pony & cob medal. Ross has now moved to Hannah Cheltenham where he is Bailey of Goetre studying for his commercial pilots license. attended the 24th World Scout Jamboree this summer in West Virginia, USA. ‘It was truly a once in a lifetime opportunity and I absolutely loved being part of the event. Thank you to everyone in Llanteg village who helped, supported and encouraged me to participate in this amazing adventure.’ Recently back from Germany, where she served as Commanding Officer of 1st Armoured Medical Regiment, is Lt. Colonel Victoria Moorhouse. Victoria is the eldest daughter of Alan & Gwenda Jones of Crunwere Close and after a brief break Victoria has taken up a new post with Army Medical Services Overseas. Congratulations to Alan’s brother, Clive Jones, who was awarded a Knighthood in the Queens Birthday Honours in June for services to Charity. LLANTEG HISTORY SOCIETY Ruth Roberts 831298 [email protected] The End of an Era 1999-2019 We held our „Celebrating 20 Years‟ exhibition in June alongside the Jo Cox Get-together and it was lovely to see so much continued interest in the material we had collected. It was with sadness that we finally decided at our AGM in June to wind up the society, which held its last meeting on 17th September. Four of the founder members at the The society began with a good core back in 1999, exhibition: but over the years we have lost several members John Lewis-Tunster (Treasurer), Margaret & Tony Brinsden (Chairman) and it was difficult to carry on with so few and Ruth Roberts (Secretary). attending meetings.

9 As per our constitution, our remaining funds and books go to Llanteg Hall. Tony Brinsden commented that he was proud to have been associated with the Society from its beginnings. We had lost many members over the years, through death, infirmity and some moving away. Tony thanked past member Judith Lloyd who was so instrumental with our book compiling and Ruth & Andy Webb who took such an active role before moving away. For a small village we are gratified to have collected so much of its history. Research papers and photographs will still be held in the village and the books will still be available for sale. Ruth will also still keep the history blogs going so no online information will be lost. We extend much thanks to everyone who has contributed items, photographs, reminiscences or local knowledge over the years - we could not have done it without your help. Our six books, five booklets and various exhibitions are testament to the community involvement. Any Llanteg related items or information will still be gratefully received. Llanteg Poppies It is with regret that Margaret and I have had no communication from the Royal British Legion Poppy sales people this year so were unable to come around to your doors with the Poppies. It seems odd to me that they can just ignore the large sums that we were able to collect, thanks to your generosity, but that is now their problem. May we thank you again for generous donations over the years that we have been collecting, and encourage you to still support this worthy cause. Sincere thanks Margaret and Tony Brinsden, Norton Lodge The Hall Committee and village residents would like to thank Margaret and Tony Brinsden for their commitment to collecting door to door for the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal over many years (Margaret 20 and Tony 18). This has been a laborious task with such a scattered community, but they have mostly raised between four and five hundred pounds each year. Figures going back to 2008 show over £5,218 being raised for just 11 years, which is a marvellous achievement. It is sad therefore that this year things have fallen apart, with no response coming from the Royal British Legion. However, we would like to voice our appreciation of Margaret & Tony‟s dedication over the years, and also that of their predecessors, who have also worked hard for this worthwhile cause. Roy James Architectural Services New Build, Conversions, Extensions, Planning Application Drawings, Forms, Documents and management. For work samples Google: - Atlas & Partners Planning Consultancy Lowest prices - highest quality - Initial consultation free T: 01834 831855 M: 07810 891375 E: [email protected] CAD tuition offered Design your home 2D and 3D

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11 VILLAGE HALL & COMMUNITY ASSOC. Sue James 831468 [email protected] Monthly Get-together Coffee Mornings These continue to go very well and are held on the last Friday of each month from 10.30am. It is all FREE so just pop along. We held a very successful one in September when we did a raffle for Macmillan charity and raised the fantastic sum of £146. Although the coffee mornings are free, we do hold monthly raffles and since March we have raised £359.07 (March Welsh Hearts £36, April Red Cross £22.50, May Alzheimer‟s Society £52, June World Wildlife £30, July Breast Cancer Care £32, August Guide Dogs for the Blind £40.57, September Macmillan £146.). Village Art, Craft & Hobby Afternoon 22nd September A big THANK YOU to everyone who came along to our first Craft Afternoon. Much appreciation to all who took the time and trouble to bring along their work to show, and also to those who came and supported the event. With special thanks to those ladies who kept us supplied with tea and cakes! It was lovely to see so many different crafts and hobbies; knitting, crochet, jewellery, mosaic, art, photography, patchwork, embroidery, diamond painting, decoupage, rug work and beekeeping. I'm sure it will provide inspiration for quite a few of us. Remember, we have bi-monthly art classes in the Village Hall and we also started monthly craft classes in October - so do get in touch if you want to know more. Don't worry if you are a complete novice - we all have to start sometime! Welsh Craft Arts – Handcrafted Gifts for all occasions Welsh Craft Arts offers a unique range of handcrafted products designed for all occasions and special events. Most of our products can be personalised to match your individual needs. We pride ourselves in ensuring that we only use the finest quality materials and traditional handcraft skills. For more information about our product range, please review our online shop or contact us for an informal chat. Web site: www.welshcraftarts.co.uk Tel: 01834831248 or 07531439513.

12 TAIR NANT WILDLIFE GROUP Dee 01994 453571 [email protected] This year we have had a full calendar of outdoor events, starting with the bird walk at Coed Marros, then a walk around Marros, including the old Limekilns. We also agreed to adopt Marros beach to clean of plastic litter and had two well attended events there in June and September. We had the Dragonfly survey at Castle Ely Mill, a fungus walk around Colby and a visit to the Wildlife Centre at Teifi Marsh for a guided walk. Marros beach clean in June. A Crimson Tiger Future Events Venue, date and time to be confirmed. Moth on the December - Identifying trees in winter. Amroth Coast path January - Quiz Night, Wildlife and Gardening group. this summer February - Evening meal. LLANTEG GARDENING GROUP Roy James 831468 [email protected] A year ago we started our Gardening Group. The main objective was to learn more about growing vegetables, fruit trees, flowers, creating a healthy vibrant garden. To be honest, I had very little knowledge of gardening, having never taken much notice in the past, much to my regret now, since my late father was an accomplished gardener. Luckily, others within our Gardening Group have gardening experience and are only too willing to share their knowledge. This theme of helping each other has been the main focus this year. At the outset, the Gardening Group meeting decided they didn't wish to create a gardening club, believing they didn't want anything formal, and this has remained their opinion up to the present date. During this last year we have visited a number of gardens, and had a few guest speakers at the village hall, along with the odd practical training session. As far as the garden visits are concerned, we've always included a walk and talk session, which has made the visits more interesting and given us all loads of ideas. Additionally, we've had a few guest speakers at the village hall, providing talks on subjects such as; Meadow Flowers (Carmarthenshire Meadows Group), Permaculture (Caz and Nimh), Question & Answer session with Paul Webb (Tavernspite Garden Centre). Last summer we had three fund raising events: thanks to Polly, Roger, Jane, Ken and Pauline for opening up their gardens and raising money in aid of our Gardening Group. These funds, along with the membership fee, have facilitated the opportunity to invite a number of guest speakers in the coming months, all of whom I'm sure will be enjoyed by those who attend.

13 In the coming winter months, we have some very interesting and experienced guest speakers from; Aberglasney, Abergwili, Colby Gardens, Llwyngarreg and Huwsnursery, whilst in the summer we are planning visits to some of the following venues: Aberglasney, Abergwili, Picton Castle, Colby Lodge, Upton Castle, Stackpole Walled Garden, Llwyngarreg and Botanical Garden. Its worth noting that we charge a £2 entrance fee for our meetings (talks) and if anyone is interested in joining the Gardening Group, then contact Roy James on [email protected] If you „like‟ the „Llanteg Village’ Facebook page you will have updates of any Llanteg news and it is a quick way to keep in touch. Police Community Want to hire the Village Hall Meetings for an event or function? Rates include heating, use of Held in the Regency Hall, kitchen and electricity. Saundersfoot on the first Monday of each month. Ring Sue on 01834 831468 or email Members of the public [email protected] welcome. Malcolm Thomas Plumbing & Heating - Leadwork & Roofing Including complete bathroom and kitchen fitting service No job too small Tel 07791 106447 or 01834 831153 [email protected] BATTLEFIELD LIVE We've been open 10 years to date! We opened our site 10 years ago in June 2009. 4 months later we won a tourism award for Exciting New Business in Pembrokeshire. 5 months later we achieved accreditation by Visit Wales as a quality attraction and have been annually accredited ever since. A family-friendly activity, our laser combat sessions are adventurous and great fun. For more details please visit: www.battlefieldlivepembrokeshire.co.uk or phone 07777 671301 Emily's Funky Knits and Wool Shop Emily Clark, Proprietor Emily‟s Funky Knit Shop at Amroth Bay Holidays, Amroth, Narberth SA67 8PR 07823 696966 www.emilysfunkyknits.com @emilysknits www.facebook.com/emilysfunkyknits [email protected]

14 THE BADGERS SHORT MAT BOWLS Neville Ruff 812605[email protected] Meet on Tuesdays & Fridays 7.00 pm at Llanteg Hall The Pembrokeshire short mat bowls season is only into its first couple of months. In the main league we are mid table, and in the Presidents in the top three. The 12th and 13th of October saw the Inter Team Challenge between the best county teams of England, Ireland and Wales, held at Heatherton Sports Park. Pembrokeshire has been the top Welsh county team for a number of years but has never won the Inter County. This year we had a very strong team and every one of them performed to their very best, which they had to do. It came down to the final Rink game between Mid Tyrone and Pembrokeshire late on Sunday afternoon. With the Pembrokeshire team producing first class bowls they won the match, which confirmed that, for the first time, Pembrokeshire are Inter County Team Challenge Winners, a fantastic result. LLANTEG SHORT MAT BOWLS Sally Watts 831359  [email protected] Meet on Mondays & Thursdays 7.00 pm at Llanteg Hall After a successful League win, Llanteg Short Mat Bowls Club hosted their second Chairman‟s Challenge on July 25th. It was a very enjoyable evening, well supported, with 40 people attending, including players. This year Llanteg won the Challenge. We then had a break until the start of League matches at the beginning of September. We have, so far, played and won three games and look forward to the rest of the season, which ends in April 2020. If anyone would like to try short mat bowls, we always welcome new players. We play Monday and Thursday evenings from 7.00pm to 9.30pm, at Llanteg Hall. Community Connector - Jo Brookman Lloyd PAVS ‘I can support you to increase your social interaction, and help you enjoy a more independent life within your community. I can come and have a chat with you. I can provide information on local activities, services and groups to suit your needs.’ If you would like to arrange a visit call on 07595 192933 or email [email protected] Simon Egginton Simon’s Building Services General Builder, Plastering, Blocking, Rendering, Carpentry, Kitchens & Bathrooms, New Builds & Extensions. No job too small - FREE estimates. Call 07870 395011 or 01834 831719

15 TAVERNSPITE SCHOOL NEWS Headteacher - Kevin Phelps School - 01834 831691 [email protected] tavernspiteschool.co.uk Tavernspite School continues to fly high in terms of the quality of education it provides to its pupils. The school is still a Welsh Government categorised „GREEN‟ school, which means that it has very high standards across the board. This accolade also means that the school has the capacity to support and improve other schools across Wales and does so on a regular basis. The school, which has been recognised by ESTYN as providing best practice, often plays host to visiting teachers from others schools to learn about the approach taken at Tavernspite. That is obviously quite a compliment. Tavernspite School is well known for its sporting reputation. In the summer term we had the memorable experience of welcoming Kathy Williams to both Tavernspite and Templeton Schools. Kathy, daughter of John and Hazel James, Hafod Haf, Llanteg, is the Games Manager for Commonwealth Games Wales. She delivered brilliant and inspiring assemblies. This was followed by sport sessions on the school field led by members of the Welsh Commonwealth rugby team. Continuing with sport, our annual Colby Woodland Garden School Fun Run had a fantastic turn out again with over 150 children/adults taking part in the various races. Our cross country team competed this year for the first time in the West Wales Cross Country League, there were amazing performances from Llanteg brothers, Ieuan and Deri Richards, who were the winners of both their races. The athletics team competed in the Pembrokeshire Primary Schools Athletics champions and the girls‟ cricket team travelled to the Swalec Stadium in Cardiff to compete in the Welsh Championships. They were representing Pembrokeshire and played brilliantly. They reached the semi-final, it was incredibly close and went down to the very last ball, with our girls narrowly missing out on a place in the final. In June we hosted the sixth Fairtrade Football World Cup in which all matches are played with Fairtrade footballs and the teams represent Fairtrade countries across the world. We welcomed numerous schools from across Pembrokeshire who enjoyed some excellent football matches in this very exciting „World Cup‟ tournament. The summer term ended with excitement as the oldest pupils enjoyed a fantastic 3 day residential trip to Cardiff Bay. The children enjoyed wonderful outings including trips to Big Pit, the Royal Mint, Principality Stadium, open top bus tour of Cardiff, Techniquest, Cardiff International Pool and a speed boat ride around Cardiff Bay. On their return, the pupils travelled across to Skomer Island to see the puffins up close as they brought sand eels to their young in their burrows alongside the path. A few weeks later we said goodbye to our Year 6 leavers with 30 pupils embarking for secondary school education. They performed one last time at their Leavers‟ Assembly and really entertained the audience with a fabulous leavers‟ assembly. Thank you for taking the time to read our school news! If you wish to know anything else please do not hesitate to contact me at school. Kevin Phelps, Headteacher Receive a Monthly Mailing List of Llanteg Events Contact - [email protected]

16 STEPASIDE SCHOOL NEWS Headteacher - Paul Harries School - 01834 812764 [email protected] www.stepasideschool.co.uk We finished the Summer term on a high at Stepaside CP School as our match funding target of £1000 was reached and our anonymous donor was delighted to add their £1000 to the pot. We would like to thank all of our pupils, families and staff for their efforts to make this goal a reality. The purpose of the fundraising was to update and develop our outdoor areas for our younger pupils. During the summer term many pupils were involved in classes with Springboard workshops. These classes are designed to help parents and children learn together. One of the groups of parents and pupils designed and produced a fabulous mosaic sign for the school. After a well deserved summer break the pupils returned to school and have settled very well into a pattern of hard work. We welcomed many new families to the school community and they are all enjoying their experience with us. Pupils have been able to make use of our new suite of computers in their studies as their topics range from the Gruffalo to Space! We have a very active school council group who have been organising events for this term, including a school disco and a pumpkin carving competition. We are very grateful to all of the local businesses that have supported their efforts. Swimming sessions have commenced and cycle training is underway and the first of the season‟s football tournaments are booked. Nursery and Reception pupils have been enjoying their surroundings on „Welly Wednesday‟ each week and the Year 1, 2 and 3 pupils have been exploring the woodland in their forest school activities. We are looking forward to some exciting visits and visitors as the term progresses, these include a percussion workshop, a trip to the cinema and a whole school visit to the theatre. If you would like any more information on our activities at the school or feel you can support us in anyway please contact Mr Paul Harries, Headteacher on 01834 812764. SURFERS AGAINST SEWAGE Anna & Jaz Strzelecki [email protected] Facebook - ‘Pembrokeshire Beach Cleans’ Very proud of our little business, iSea Surfwear, being awarded PLASTIC FREE APPROVED STATUS by Surfers Against Sewage. We've always made an effort to be as environmentally friendly as possible and we have made lots of small changes over time and there's still more to do, but every little bit helps! If you'd like to know more about becoming a Plastic Free Approved business go to www.plasticfree.org.uk or feel free to get in touch with me or your plastic free communities leader in your area. iSea Surfwear were chosen to be part of Small Business100, with businesses being chosen from all over the UK.

17 LLANTEG LITERATI Mary Megarry 01834 811510 [email protected] As the weather turns wintry, it really is the time to curl up with a good book and Llanteg Literati will certainly be doing that. The Village Reading Group continues to thrive with 15 members, ensuring a good turnout of at least 10 to our monthly meetings. As each member takes it in turn to choose the book to be read, our titles are varied and reflect the tastes of the individuals, making for lively discussion. Titles read recently include the first Inspector Montalbano novel The Shape of Water, Pay It Forward, The Hippopotamus by Stephen Fry and the Salt Path. The latter was our second non-fiction book, which is good for a Reading Group as so often it is only novels that get chosen. Discussion is always lively as we all get something different from each title – the adage being No Two People Read The Same Book. Anyone listening to us could vouch for that! A plus for members is being introduced to the first in a series of novels and some have then gone on to read further. This has happened with the Chronicles of St Mary’s series after Ruth chose the first one and earlier series by Simon Scarrow about a Roman Centurion. Members also share ideas for books others may enjoy. It is the variety of titles chosen, but also the reasons for the choice and, of course, the company. There are then spin off book related events, such as some going off to the Hay Festival, Paperback Breakfasts at Narberth Museum and cinema outings to see adaptations of books made into films. We continue to meet monthly – usually on a Tuesday – at the Wanderer‟s Rest courtesy of the ever hospitable Jeni. CRUNWERE CREATIVE ART GROUP Patricia Phillips831497 [email protected] The art classes are still held on the second and fourth Mondays in Llanteg Hall, from 10-12noon. During the summer we decided to work towards entering Ludchurch Show, which was held in Llanteg Hall in August. We were delighted to win all the art prizes in the three categories; a pencil sketch of a watering can, a coastal watercolour and an acrylic jug of flowers. We had a small display of our work at the Craft Day in September, and also have two display boards of our current work up in the Village Hall. If anyone would like to join us, please do pop in. We work in any medium and, although we often have monthly themes, such as Autumn, you are most welcome to work on anything you choose. Not classes as such, but we all bring along our own work and share ideas. Some have only been painting since December, so do not feel that we are all experts! We also have a cuppa and a chat during the morning so it is quite laid back and relaxed.

18 ST ELIDYR’S CHURCH, AMROTH Val Beynon 813091 [email protected] I thought that everyone living in our Parish area would like to have an update on the local Church and graveyards. First, we have decided to release some of our money to smarten up the nave and chancel of St Elidyrs. We sought permission to do this from the Diocese despite the need identified at the last inspection to carry out remedial work on the church tower. This will mean that those who regularly attend worship in the church will not have to look at crumbling walls, and that the church will be a much nicer place to hold those special family occasions. We had also warned of the possibility of the Amroth graveyard being closed to future interments when the current area becomes full. I am delighted to say that with a lot of hard work, the good will of some local people and specialist firms we are going to be able to extend the current graveyard to accommodate a further 90 graves. The Amroth PCC has supported us with the planning that has been necessary. We have already removed one dead ash tree on safety grounds and over the next six months will need to carry out further tree work. We will be treating the Japanese knotweed again and this area will be fenced off from the extended graveyard. I know that many of us remain concerned about the old Crunwere graveyard. The disposal of the building is the responsibility of the Church in Wales, based in Cardiff. Due to its location and lack of amenities, this has proved to be highly problematic. A new person has been appointed in Cardiff to see if the issue can be resolved and I will be meeting with him, the land agent and other key parties shortly. Whilst I am not certain how the issues will be resolved, the PCC remains determined to maintain and keep open the graveyard in the longer term. We have decided to spend the minimum amount of money on its upkeep until we have a clear way forward. There is, I am afraid, no quick fix. I would urge all living in the Parish to help support us: Sat 16th November at Amroth Arms 10:30 to 12:30. Coffee morning & stalls. Fri 20th December – Carol Service at Amroth Church, 6pm, followed by a mince pie and a warming drink at Heatherland. Charles Carter Tenby Tourers Open 7 days a week 07769 118170 or Crofty, Llanteg SA67 8QE 01834 831900 Caravan Sales/Repairs, Caravan & Camping Accessory Shop Why not visit our newly refurbished awning showroom. www.tenbytourers.co.uk Llanteg Park Contact Viv Loveday 831779 [email protected]

19 LLANTEG NATURE RAMBLINGS Kevin Caley [email protected] Those of you following conservation news must have heard about the most recent publication produced jointly by the various NGOs and Government organisations; that is, the 'State of Nature UK, 2019'. It makes sombre reading. There has been no let up in the loss of nature from across the UK since recording began, reflecting a similar decline that is planet-wide. In part, these declines are due to climate change, but they are also due to more local habitat and biodiversity loss. Intensification of farming practices is highlighted as one of the most damaging factors. In the UK, for instance, 90% of seminatural grasslands have been lost since the 1930s. The report also highlights the plight of various groups, including a 52% decline in butterfly populations in Wales since recording of this group began in 1976, with some, such as the High Brown Fritillary and Grayling, seeing a 75% decline, due to their more specialist requirements. Across Wales, 3,902 of our 50,000 + species of animal, plant and fungus are monitored as indicators of general trends. Of these, 73 species are now extinct within Wales' borders, whilst another 666 species are at risk of becoming extinct here in the near future. It's not completely doom and gloom, with, among the birds, ospreys and red kites bouncing back. What is also apparent is that we can all help in protecting our local natural heritage, no matter how small the garden. There are many things that the individual can do, from letting the grass grow a little longer on our verges and allowing the associated wildflowers to bloom to help local pollinators, to including a bird table or insect hotel in the corner of a border. You might have a part of your garden that you think is messy, but a hollow broken stem to you is a prime wintering site for some insect - a creature that may actually be protecting your plants from other, less desirable, insects. Adding a pond is probably the best thing you could do. Not only will it be a focus for wildlife, but it is especially useful at attracting frogs and toads. In turn, these amphibians can help substantially in controlling slugs living in the „wrong place‟ (as far as gardeners are concerned), and make the need for wildlife- damaging molluscicides redundant. You could add a log or stone pile somewhere as a feature, as this doubles up as a winter residence for a huge variety of creatures, including the frogs and toads. Finally, think about the plants you buy next time you are at the garden centre. Instead of buying that blousy double-flowered bedding plant, choose a single-flowered type instead. The latter secretes nectar, which the former doesn‟t - it can‟t. Because of this, the double-flowered plant does not help you look after pollinators. I realise that there are still dinosaurs out there who say they are not interested in conservation, but, fortunately, their numbers are declining too. Be mindful of what you do in the garden, and you‟ll be surprised at what you can achieve. GREENACRE MARKET GARDEN Grow - Support - Local Our honesty box has moved inside the building at the gate and will continue to be open all hours for home-grown & local produce. Coming soon: locally sourced Christmas trees from our award winning supplier, handmade wreaths, Narnia Christmas Experience. Open Tues - Sun 10-2pm. Closed Mon - the honesty box always open. Follow us on Facebook

20 The Temple Bar Amroth Winner of Pembrokeshire’s Dog Friendly Award Opening 9am till late - Food served all day. Breakfast (9-noon) Main menu 9am - 9pm and Thai food 6pm - 9pm Take away available all day. Bingo every Tuesday evening and Quiz every Wednesday…Live sport shown plus an arcade/games room out back. 01834 812486 www.templebaramroth.co.uk and on Facebook EDGEY’S GARAGE - 01834 832945 (Opened December 2013 but with almost 30 years’ experience) To rear of Llanteg Filling Station 8-5pm Monday to Friday, 8-12 noon Saturday Full range of services for all makes of vehicle including Servicing, Welding, MOT Preparation, Tyres, Exhausts, Brakes and Diagnostics. Parts delivered 12 times a day and your car can be collected and delivered to your home. 24 Hour Breakdown Service - 07971 872112 Thanks for all your continued support Amroth ARMS Lunches served daily 12 noon - 2.30pm Evening meals Monday - Saturday from 6pm Sunday lunch 12 noon - 2.30pm Christmas party menu available from 18th November To book a table call 01834 812480 www.amrotharms.com Follow us on Facebook Sunday Lunches - Cariad Coffee - Alfresco Seating K925 Pet Services Spin Doctor Bike Repairs Crofty Showground (Llanteg). Fully insured and All Day Breakfast experienced pet care - Fully qualified CYTECH Sunday Dinner including dog walking, Master Technician. Home Cooked Food Parties Welcome cat visits and Over 20 years experience. Open 7 days a week 8.30-4pm house sitting. byronscafe.co.uk 07912160131 All jobs accepted. [email protected] Local collection and drop off 01834 831193 available free 07507 629379 of charge. Call 07961 108009 Email [email protected] Newsletters going back to 2008 online at llantegvillagenewsletters.blogspot.co.uk

21 AMROTH WARD COUNTY COUNCILLOR Tony Baron 831677 [email protected] Congratulations to Mr Mark Harvey, who on behalf of Amroth Community Council, has successfully applied for a grant under the Enhancing Pembrokeshire Grant Scheme. Mark‟s project „Amroth Heritage Trail‟ will provide a fitting commemoration of the part played by the Amroth Community in the preparations for the D-Day Landings. In particular, „Exercise Jantzen‟ will be detailed on an interpretive panel. The grant will amount to £2,436. I understand that, while unused allocations of funds under the Enhancing Pembrokeshire Scheme were rolled over from 2018-19 into 2019-20, there will be no further rollovers. Instead any funds not utilised by the Ward will be amalgamated into a general pot for the County. Given the number of second homes in Amroth, the annual amount allocated to our Ward is about £20,000. Applications can be made by any community group and I am happy to help with any project. There is also a small amount of funding left unallocated in Pembrokeshire‟s share of the EU LEADER funds. The Local Action Group (LAG) is likely to try to spread those funds over a large number of small projects and it could be that the amount of the required match funding will be less than the 30% that has been required up to now. I am very pleased to note that Bertie the Sea Bass, largely paid for by LEADER funding, has gone international. Bertie was exhibited in Dublin at the British Ambassador‟s summer reception at his request. I have been appointed to the Council‟s Finance Panel and also sit on the Treasury Management Panel. The first Council Members‟ Budget Seminar, which will help determine the Council‟s Medium Term Financial Plan, took place on Monday 23 September. There remains much uncertainty, for example, over whether the UK Chancellor‟s public spending increases will actually be passed. And whether, if they are, the implied increase in Welsh funding will be passed on in its entirety by the Welsh Government. Nevertheless, the financial position of the Council, while tight, is not as perilous as in previous years. I detect no appetite amongst Council Members for an increase in Council Tax above 5% and strong opposition to a 10% increase. This year I have received a significant number of complaints about the impact of the Long Course Weekend and the Ironman events, which, while benefitting Pembrokeshire as a whole, do have a significant impact on Amroth residents and our seafront businesses. I am liaising with Cabinet Member Cllr. Baker to seek an improvement in the road closure regime. In particular, consideration is being given to compressing road closure times, to part-closed, part-open roads and to perhaps varying routes. I have also received a very large volume of correspondence objecting to a planning application to greatly extend the Heritage Park in Pleasant Valley. I am sympathetic to the view that the proposed plans represent an overdevelopment, which will adversely impact on local residents and their well-being despite the employment benefits of the scheme. Amroth Community Council Clerk 01437 563312 or [email protected]

22 LLANTEG WALKING GROUP Jill Roberts 831142 [email protected] Facebook - www.facebook.com/Llanteg-Community-Association-Walking-Group. Completed Walks: May - Lydstep Point, June - Narberth with Nigel Bailey, July - Henllan, August - Llanteg, September - Llanstephan with Nigel Bailey and October - Pembroke. July August September Henllan POW Chapel Llanteg walk Llanstephan with and Shell House and BBQ Nigel Bailey Future Walks for this Year: November Freshwater East with Vicky Tomlinson December No walk - Christmas break. Walks we are hoping to do in 2020: Abergwili, Whitland, Penally, Ferryside, Nevern, Llanteg & Neyland cycle path. Walks take place mainly on the last Saturday of each month. If you plan to come on a walk please book through Jill. If Jill has your contact details you can be kept informed of any change of plans due to weather etc. Walkers participate in all walks at their own risk Aim Country Sports New to Pembrokeshire! A local venue offering indoor Target Archery, Axe Throwing and outdoor Aerial Archery (new activity for Wales!). 'Have a Go' experiences and courses available, with tuition from qualified instructor. Archery can also be mobile and done off site. For more details and prices visit: www.aimcountrysports.co.uk Contact Jon on: 07956 141113 E-mail: [email protected] Come and have a go, we would love to meet you! The Wanderer’s Rest Inn Christmas quiz, New Year‟s Eve Party, New Year‟s Day Amroth swim for charity (volunteers needed), New Year‟s Day breakfast from 2pm. Please check our Facebook page for food and fun quiz nights. Take away food & drink available For other events see our Facebook page ‘The Wanderers Rest Inn’ Jeni Dickinson - 07706 622410 - [email protected]

23 100 CLUB £12 to join for a year (April - March). 50% for prize money and 50% for Hall funds. Mary Megarry 811510 [email protected] First draw took place at the Coffee Morning on 31st May: (Number 70) Jackie Leonard (£36); (no.10) Patricia Phillips (£24); (no. 2) Carol Mason (£12). Second draw took place at the Coffee Morning on 26th July: (Number 10) Patricia Phillips (£36); (no. 8) Nicholas Jones (£24); (no. 30) Jane Harries (£12). Third draw held at Coffee Morning on 27th September: (Number 29) Roger Harries (£36); (no. 55) Charles Carter (£24); (no. 53) Mollie James (£12). Money raised is used to maintain the Hall and help with publishing the Newsletter and website. Draws take place every two months with three prizes each draw. NEW RESIDENTS A very warm welcome to: Kerry Impey and daughter Alicia who are just moving into Oaklands from Whitland. Martin, Anne-Maria and their two children Rhys and Ffion Nicholas, who moved into East Llanteg Farm in May. Carrie & Dave Tubbs who have recently moved into Middleton from Hailsham, East Sussex, together with their son Luke, his wife Jemma and their children Emily, Caleb and Matthew. Jon & Penny Keens, who have moved into Ffynnon Hafod from Rottingdean, East Sussex. Adrian & Elizabeth who have moved into Rose Acre from Ross on Wye. Jennifer (Jenny) Price has moved into Myrtle Cottage, West Llanteg Farm. Jan Clark who has moved into Awel Y Mor from Walsall after retiring from being a lawyer for 40 years. Rhian & James Clark have recently moved into West Llanteg from Haverfordwest with their three sons; Dylan (10), Haydn (9) and Hari (6). Dawn & Mike Turner at Brongwendraeth. Sorry if we have missed anyone out but we can only include those we get to know about. Please pop along to one of our coffee mornings (last Friday of the month from 10.30 in the Village Hall) or any other events/classes to get to know your neighbours. HORSEMANSTONE Amroth Road SA67 8QJ 4 Star Guesthouse and also Holiday Cottage For more information please ring Anna on 01834 831737

24 WHAT’S ON IN LLANTEG Regular Events Crunwere Art Group - every 2nd and 4th Monday in Hall from 10-12 noon New Crunwere Craft Group - from October, 10-12noon next is 20th November Monthly get-together coffee mornings - last Friday of each month 10.30am at Hall Monthly community walks - see page 22 Monthly gardening events - see page 12 Monthly Llanteg Literati (book group) - see page 17 Monthly wildlife events - see page 12 Amroth Church events - see page 18 Weekly bowling - see page 14 One Off Events Sunday 10th Remembrance Sunday - Llanteg Hall open from 10.45 for short service beginning with the 11am silence. Saturday 16th November at Amroth Arms 10:30 to 12:30. Coffee morning and stalls in aid of Amroth Church. Monday 18th November - Hall meeting at 7.30pm. Craft/Gardening event in December - Daytime get-together to make a Christmas wreath with natural vegetation. Greenery supplied. Details to be confirmed. Friday 20th December – Carol Service at Amroth Church, 6pm, followed by a mince pie and a warming drink at Heatherland. 2020 We are planning a village get-together in the village hall during the first few months of the year. Details to be confirmed - keep an eye out for notice board posters, Llanteg News in the Tenby Observer and the Llanteg website and Facebook. New Craft Classes Dee Phillips has commenced craft classes at Llanteg Hall, with the next class on Wednesday 20th November. Peoples‟ interests are varied, from rug making & crochet to knitting and spinning - but if are you are interested in any craft just pop along with your work and to share your experience and knowledge. HR Consultant based in Pembrokeshire covering West and South Wales, offering various packages to suit your business needs or undertaking one-off projects. I can assist with HR health and safety audits; workplace investigations; grievances; policy and procedure review and updates, delivering training; email and telephone advice packages to suit or contact me to discuss your requirements. I am passionate about working with organisations to achieve best employee practices and ensuring HR and health and safety is the best it can be. Experienced in manufacturing and not for profit organisations. Masters in Human Resource Management, CIPD registered and NEBOSH qualified. email: [email protected] M: 07578756573 http://linkedin.com/in/anne-maria-nicholas-ma-associate-cipd-a322a1192 Merry Christmas from the Hall Committee