Llanteg Newsletter Autumn/Winter 2017

Autumn/Winter 2017 Issue 38 llanteg-village.co.uk CELEBRATING 70 YEARS OF LLANTEG HALL 1948 - 2018 POT-LUCK GET-TOGETHER SUNDAY 14 JANUARY 7PM Come and join us at Llanteg Hall on 14th January from 7pm.We are celebrating 70 years of the Village Hall.It will be a pot-luck affair - just bring one smallplate of sweet or savoury items to share, plus yourown alcohol if you want.We would like to see lots of old and new faces,whether you have used the Hall over the years orare new to the village.It will be lovely to see you all and a goodopportunity to meet your neighbours.

2LLANTEG COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER For Crunwere Parish & outlying propertiesCompiler Ruth Roberts, Sandy Grove: [email protected] 01834 831298Proof Reader Ruth WebbDistributors Members of Hall CommitteePublished May and November - FREE to each householdFunded by Hall Committee and advertisementsAdvertise £10 per small box (£20 large box) for two issuesNext Deadline for Spring/Summer 2018 issue - 15th AprilNext Delivery by mid-May 2018On Web www.llantegvillagenewsletters.blogspot.co.ukPrinters Bert Edwards, 4 Charles Street, Milford Haven 01646 698833DISCLAIMER Any business advertised does not imply a recommendation. CONTENTS3/4/5 - Tributes 16 - Stepaside School News5 - Llanteg History Society 17 - Llanteg Fun Day & Local Wildlife Group6/7/8/9 - Llanteg Congratulations & 100 Club 18 - St Elidyr Church Amroth & New Life10 - Some local businesses11 - Llanteg Hall, Llanteg Literati, Surfers Church 19 - Llanteg Nature Ramblings Against Sewage 20 - Some local businesses12 - Some local businesses 21 - Llanteg Walking Group & Birthdays13 - Council News 22 - Some local businesses14 - Badgers & Llanteg Short Mat Bowls 23 - About Our Village15/16 - Tavernspite School News 24 - What’s OnTavernspite & Llanteg Oil SyndicateThe next delivery is due early December, for both private andcommercial properties. If you wish to join please contact John Lewis-Tunster asap on 01834 831355, text 07964 775006 or [email protected] Emails - Mailing List of EventsWe advertise events in the local press, village noticeboards (at Village Hall, TheClaypits (newly installed thanks to Roy James), by the bus stop and at LlantegPark) and also on the website and Facebook. If anyone wishes to be keptinformed of events just let us have your email and you will receive an emaileach month. Please just send an email to Ruth at [email protected] Newsletters - If you want an email version or know someone out of thevillage who wants a copy please message [email protected]

3 TRIBUTES TO... Sue James 831468 [email protected] Lockwood, 2 Chapel Lane17th June 1920 - 9th April 2017.Aubrey was born in Oxfordshire in 1920, he had a veryhappy childhood, despite it being the hard days betweentwo world wars. Aubrey trained as an engineer, joiningthe Merchant Navy, he spent his war days in thedangerous waters of the Atlantic and beyond, althoughlike many men he spoke little of the horrors of thosedays.By the time he and Chrissy met in 1948, he had been round the world a good fewtimes, and had many a story to tell of his travels, his love of horse riding in Canadashows in his picture. Chrissy lived in Newcastle, where they met at a dance, theymarried the following year, and when Aubrey left the Merchant Navy, he became afirefighter for nigh on 25 years. His strength and fearlessness were great assets,when firefighting equipment then seemed woefully inadequate, a hose pipe, a longladder and shiny bell and that was pretty much it.After retirement they bought a smallholding in Norfolk, they moved to Spain for awhile, but being too far from family for Chrissy, they returned to Norfolk.After holidays in Pembrokeshire they decided to retire here in 1995, Aubreyenjoying a full and active life, joining Tenby Golf Club, fishing, gardening,watching snooker, horse racing and his favourite football team West Ham.Aubrey and Chrissy were married for 68 years, he had a strong faith and they heldfast to this through the good times and the rough times, he would say he had a goodlife, and Chrissy’s memory of him, ‘he was a nice man’. Sue JamesGeorgina Rose Lynch, LlanteglosGeorgina Lynch, beloved mother of Jane Baron ofLlanteglos House, passed away age 96 on 9th April atLlanteglos after a short illness. Georgina had livedindependently until only a short time before her passing.Born in London, she obtained a scholarship to attendChrist's Hospital for Girls and then went into teaching. Shehad a very long and happy marriage to John whopredeceased her in 2006. A good musician, she played the piano by ear, and some ofthe villagers will have seen her at the keyboard on musical evenings in theWanderer's Rest Inn!Her consistently cheerful and positive spirit is greatly missed. Jane Baron

4Jean Mortimer, Lansdowne, died 3 JuneMrs Jean Mortimer was born in 1932 and during her early years lived at Poyer’sFarm, Templeton, with her brother and sister, a home for which she always retained agreat affection. Tragically her mother died when Jean was very young whichnecessitated alternative family arrangements to be made.Jean always maintained a very close interest in the countryside and in 1961 moved toSummerbrook Farm, Llanteg, following her marriage to Graham. After retiring fromfarming Jean and Graham moved to Lansdowne, Llanteg, and this gave Jean theopportunity to continue her keen interest in matters affecting the community such asthe W.I., Crunwere Church and the Village Hall. One of Jean’s great passions was horses and she was especially proud at having the opportunity to stable Gold Cup winner Desert Orchid whilst on transit back to Ireland after a most remarkable victory. She also had a keen and devoted interest in dogs and they responded to her with equal affection. Jean has been greatly missed by family and friends and will always be remembered for the warmness of her welcome, infectious smile, personal appearance and the great attention to the pride she had in her home and garden and for her genuine interest in the local community. John JamesJames Smart, West LlantegJames Smart of West Llanteg Farm passedaway peacefully in his sleep on the 13th ofJune of this year. He was born in BroadTown, Wiltshire, on the 26th August 1930.His parents named him Herbert James,understandably the Herbert was soondiscarded and he was known as Jim for themajority of his life, reverting back to Jamesin later years.Dad was a Wiltshire man through andthrough, a heritage that he was very proud of. His childhood was a real countryupbringing centred on farms that his father worked on or farms belonging to thefamily. Most of Dad’s working life was spent as a private landlord renting outproperties. In 1989 Mum & Dad bought West Llanteg Farm as a holiday home. Dadloved living there as he was able to keep his horse on the farm and he rode out dailyaround the lanes of Llanteg. He never retired and even in his 80s was choppingwood, hedge clearing, doing all the jobs that were the daily chores of a farmer. Moreand more of his time was spent in Wales, really going back to his roots with his farmand land.He will be dearly missed by his three children, Alison, Jo and Jon. Jon Smart

5Laura Thomas, died 1st AugustLaura Thomas was born at Greenacre, Llanteg, on 22ndSeptember 1919. She was the youngest child of William (WillGreenacre) and Ann Davies and had a brother Bob and sisterAlice.She attended Crunwere School, leaving at 14 years when shestayed at home to assist with the running of the smallholdingbecause the family had now moved from Greenacre toStanwell. c. Wales News ServiceIn 1939 she married James (Jim) Thomas from Longstone and they moved toClynderwen to live as Jim was employed at Garnwen Quarry. They shortly moved toBethesda where they lived until 1951 when they moved to Pembroke Dock. Lauraand Jim had one daughter who now lives in Manorbier.Although Laura had started teaching people to drive whilst living in Bethesda it waswhen she moved to Pembroke Dock that her career as a driving instructor took off.She never started a driving school but taught pupils in their own vehicles and wasrenowned for her very high pass rate. She also became well known for the largeknitting needle or the ruler that she carried in her handbag and which would sting thehand of any learner silly enough to rest their left hand on the gear lever whilstdriving.She taught 3 generations of many families to drive and continued to teach until shewas 94 years young and even at that age was still attaining a high pass rate. Tony Brinsden LLANTEG HISTORY SOCIETY Ruth Roberts 831298 [email protected] llanteghistorysociety.blogspot.co.ukOctober TalkDee and Peter from Woodreef, Marros, visited our group in October and Dee gave avery interesting talk on the history around Woodreef: a promontory fort, probablyunexcavated Roman Villa, medieval house ruins and more recent ruins. Dee broughtalong maps to show the area and also a few boxes of small 'finds'- includingmedieval pottery, old bottles and even a tiny china doll’s leg about an inch long.We were 14 in total, including three visitors from Marros and Pendine. Dee verykindly offered us a guided walk and it is planned to see all the ruins next Spring.RemembranceAs always the History Society hold a small service of Remembrance in the VillageHall on Sunday 12th November.For an update on John Lloyd’s Military gravestone in Canada see page 9.Amroth Community Council Clerk—We now have a new clerk, HeatherJones. If you need to get in touch please either call 01834 862818 or [email protected]

6 LLANTEG CONGRATULATIONSPembrokeshire BusinessAwardsiSea Surfwear (Longlane - left),So Sweet Couture (Bevlin -right) and Lets Inspire Media(who host the Llanteg website -bottom) at the PembrokeshireBusiness Awards in July.Unfortunately no prizes this time but a greatnight out.EngagementCongratulations to Amy Lewis and Sam James of Caldey View who got engagedon 28th July.Village WeddingsCharlotte Carter, Heatherland - Over150 guests including family, local friendsand Charlotte and Lochlan's many school,university and work friends witnessed themarriage at St Issells Church. The bridewas attended by her sisters, Georgina andEdwina, and her four nephews and niecewere part of the bridal party. Following themarriage service, a reception was held atthe family home, Heatherland. Luckily, the good weather meant that a drinksreception could be held in the garden before an evening celebration in the marquee.Leah Walker and Tom Lewis, Llanteg Park - The wedding took place at St Mary’s Tenby on 15th July. In attendance were six bridesmaids, the couple’s sisters Kasha and Ceri, cousin Angie, friends Chantelle, Roxy and Lauren, who wore full- length navy dresses. Three flower girls, the couple’s nieces, Freya, Amber and Ivy, wore navy ballerina length dresses. Page boy was the couple’s nephew Alfie and ring bearer was the their son Niall. Best man was the couple’s friend Jon, while ushers were brothers-in-law Rick and Marc and friends Luke and Phil. A wonderful reception was held at the Snooty Fox, Martletwy.Online Newsletters We have old newsletters going back to 2008 online at llantegvillagenewsletters.blogspot.co.uk

7Llanteg’s Ironmen!We had four Llanteg people competing in this September’s Ironman - a record forthe village!Thomas Lewis, Llanteg Park - this was Thomas’s firstIronman and he completed it in 14 hours 46 minutes. Thisinvolved lots of training which Thomas managed to fit indespite getting married in July. Emma and Alan Richards, Garness - said Emma ‘Ironman Wales was my 3rd time at this event and my 6th Ironman, and it proved how tough the Dragon can be! After a long day I finished in heroes hour (16 hours 10 minutes). In October I took on a 50 mile ultra marathon, my last event of the season. Alan was not so fortunate after an incredibly tough ride he missed cut off by 1 minute and was not allowed to start the marathon. He plans to slay the Dragon in 2018.’Jonathan Roberts, previously of Sandy Grove and LlantegPark - this was Jonathan’s second Ironman, having alsocompeted in 2015. Despite atrocious weather conditions, whereeven the ‘live feed’ of the finish line failed due to the wind andrain, Jonathan’s time was only two minutes longer than in 2015,this time he finished in 15 hours 29 minutes.Junior IronmenMegan, Madoc, Iestyn, Deri and Ieuan Richards, children ofEmma and Alan mentioned above, took part in Ironkids and have also now allbecome regular participants at Colby’s park run.Taking Up Running!Helen Furneaux (daughter of Margaret and Tony Brinsden, Norton Lodge)after passing her half century, decided earlier this year to take up running. Thiscame as a shock because she has never run before, not even in the school sports! Itcame as a greater shock when she entered and completed the Cardiff half marathona few weeks ago.Her daughter Charlotte who lives in Leeds and works in Harrogate has also takento running and she entered and completed the Yorkshire full marathon which washeld around York a week later.

8Shooting AwardsTeam Dyffryn Taf came first at the British Shooting Schools PistolChampionships and qualified for the final in January 2018 at StokeManderville. Well done Troy, Jazz and Maddox Jervis (centre) ofSparrows Nest. Maddox also came 3rd individually.SparrowsFest Charity EventAt a private event held at Sparrows Nest back in August and hosted by Rachael andAlun Jervis, the fantastic sum of just over £3,600 was raised for the Roy Castle LungCancer Foundation.Ludchurch ShowThis was held in Llanteg Hall on 4th August. Well done to Jane Harries (MountainChapel) for winning the Preserve Trophy and to Jane, Pauline Critchlow (CoombsHead) and Sue James (Meadowcroft) for also receiving prizes in numerous categories.The Williams BrothersIn August Gareth Williams from Briarwood returned after serving for two years as avolunteer missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in California.Gareth’s younger brother Ross left in July to serve his mission in Sydney, Australia.Gareth is continuing his education at Harper Adams University in Shropshire, whileRoss hopes to train to be a commercial pilot when he returns in 2019.As Seen on Songs of PraiseDid you see Songs of Praise from Tenby and Caldeyin September?Here are some members of the Bailey family fromGoitre, Trelessy Lane. New Food Bank Manager Theri Bailey of Goitre took on the role of Pembrokeshire Food Bank Manager back in the summer. There are four Trussell Trust supported food banks across the county at Haverfordwest, Letterston, Narberth and Pembroke Dock. For more information 01834 861999, www.pembrokeshire.foodbank.org.uk, or Facebook.Grass CuttingMuch thanks to Tony Brinsden who has been keeping the grass cut atCrunwere Church. It is a difficult yard being all on a slope and Tony’sdedication to the task is much appreciated. Tony also cuts the grass atLanteague (Mountain) Chapel.Also thanks to John James who regularly cuts the grass at The Claypits, around thebus shelter and at the Old School Garden.

9Richard James ComposerCongratulations to Richard James on his involvement with theBBC National Orchestra of Wales. Richard is the son of Johnand Hazel James, Hafod Haf, Llanteg and has recentlycomposed music for a concert later this year in Bangor, NorthWales and again in South Wales during the early spring of 2018.As well as composing the music, Richard will be performingwith the orchestra on classical guitar and piano.Richard has a music commitment with Radio Cymru who are broadcasting theperformance with the orchestra in late November. Richard is also working on anarts project with the geography department at Cardiff University.Music is Richard's passion and has been since a young age. He was a foundermember, vocalist and musician with one of Wales' most influential and successfulbands, Gorky's Zygotic Mynci. We wish Richard continued success in his musicalcareer and projects. Many thanks to Theri Bailey for suggesting this article.Canadian GravestoneA few years ago one of our WW1 village war casualties,John Lloyd, was found in an unmarked grave in the RockyMountains, Alberta, Canada. The quest began with CarolMason back in 2008. With the efforts of Steven John andJohnnie Bachusky we got a War Grave headstone in 2015.The man by the headstone in the October 2017 picture withthe rifle is Bill Taylor (there were grizzly bears about that day!). Bill is the selfproclaimed keeper of Lovett cemetery and the only one with permanent permission toaccess the site in the mining area. It is heartening to see how well maintained thisisolated and almost inaccessible graveyard is kept - it is indeed a credit to Bill.(More of John Lloyd's story is here - http://llantegremembrance.blogspot.co.uk/) 100 CLUB £12 to join for a year (April—March). 50% for prize money and 50% for Hall funds. Mary Megarry 811510 [email protected] draw - Drawn at our Drop-in Coffee Morning on Friday 26th May at LlantegHall and the winners were: number 13 - Audrey James £25; number 72 - WayneJenkins £15; number 32 - Badgers Bowls Club £10.Prize money has now increased:Second draw - Drawn at the Hall Committee Meeting on 10th July and the winnerswere: £30 - number 6 - Jill Roberts: £20 - number 26 - Simon Egginton; £12.50 -number 53 - Mollie James.Third draw - Drawn at the Hall Committee Meeting on Monday 11th September.Winners were: £30 - John & Hazel James - number 39; £20 Pam Bowen - number61 and £12.50 Rosemary Hinman - number 77.Prizes have now been increased so an even better reason to join up ifyou are not already a member. Please help support the Village Hall and this Newsletter.

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11 LLANTEG VILLAGE HALL & COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Sue James 831468 [email protected] Village Get-together We had a very successful pot luck get-together on 18th June. Suggested by Theri Bailey and assisted by the Hall Committee, this event was a part of a nationwide occasion in memory of Jo Cox the murdered MP and the idea behind it was to ‘bring communities together’. This it certainly did and it was lovely to see some new faces as well as many that we knew and is something we may repeat next year. Monthly Drop-in Tea/Coffee Mornings The drop-ins on the last Friday of each month are continuing tobe well attended and a great way to meet up with neighbours or just get to know us. Itruns from 10.30 to midday and is free - just pop in for a cuppa, some cake and a chat. LLANTEG LITERATI Mary Megarry 01834 811510 [email protected] monthly book group meetings are continuing to thrive.Previously we met at people’s homes but from September we now meetat the Wanderer’s Rest - so if anyone fancies joining us either just pop along or giveMary a ring. The dates of meetings are circulated on the Llanteg Facebook page, vil-lage website and in the Tenby Observer. We cover a very varied selection of books,some of our latest readings have been: ‘The Rosie Project’, ‘Chinese Cinderella’,‘Alone in Berlin’, ‘Under the Eagle’ and ‘A Girl is a Half Formed Thing’. SURFERS AGAINST SEWAGE Anna & Jaz Strzelecki [email protected] big thank-you to all those who came to help with The BigAutumn Beach Clean on Sunday 22nd run by local SurfersAgainst Sewage reps, Anna and Jaz.‘We had a successful clean and really appreciate peopletaking time to join in and keep our beach lookingbeautiful.’In total 49 people turned up to help, collecting over 32bags of rubbish.

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13 AMROTH WARD COUNTY COUNCILLOR Tony Baron 831677 [email protected] this my first contribution to Llanteg News as County Councillor, I wish to thankthe electorate of Amroth Ward for putting their faith in me. The election was closerun and I faced an excellent opponent in Mary Megarry. A special thanks to thosewho assisted my campaign.It is already over 5 months since the Council Elections and there is much to report.Perhaps most significantly, as a result of a Boundary Commission Review, theboundaries of the Amroth Ward are likely to be significantly different at the nextCounty Council Elections. It has been estimated that the electorate of the currentAmroth Ward will be 951 at the time of the next election in 2022. The target is foran average Ward size of 1,523 (plus or minus 25%) and consequently there is aproposal to join the northern part of Saundersfoot with Amroth Ward to give anelectorate of about 1,650.As everyone knows local authorities remain under severe financial pressure and allthe easy efficiency savings have been made. I have been elected Chairman of theAudit Committee and also sit on the Policy and Pre-decision Overview and ScrutinyCommittee. There is general agreement amongst Councillors of whatever politicalhue to protect services as far as possible but there are bound to be difficult decisions.There is strong pressure from Cardiff for Councils to adopt kerbside recycling withreduced residual bag collection. Welsh Government has set recycling targets, whichif they are not met could result in substantial financial penalties. It is also offeringcapital grants to Councils that adopt its preferred collection method. Latest figuresshow Pembrokeshire recycling 59.63% but the target for 2019-20 is 64% and by2024-25 the target rises to 70%. A change in collection methods is needed to reachthese targets otherwise we face a fine of over £500,000 in 2019-20. But manyfactors such as household size and nappy collection need to be carefully addressed.I have had representations about numerous matters. However, of particularimportance have been those concerning the difficulty of crossing the A477,especially so for wheelchair users and children, given the speed at which somedrivers pass through the village. It appears that, despite there being speed camerasigns on entering the village, the road is not covered by mobile speed cameraenforcement. I asked about a fixed speed camera but the current policy is for nofixed speed cameras in Pembrokeshire. I am therefore making representations to GOSafe (the safety camera team) to add Llanteg to their list of locations for mobileenforcement. I am also writing to the South Wales Trunk Road Agency to lobby fora pedestrian crossing on the grounds of safety.I also have had representations about the state of the verges and drainage onTrelessy road and I requested an inspection by the Council’s Highway Department.This inspection revealed one significant area of verge damage caused by over-riding.This will be excavated and a passing bay constructed. It also showed a couple ofareas of verge edge damage and at these points the carriageway will be locallywidened. This work is being added to this year’s minor works programme.Given this is the last Llanteg News of 2017, I would take this opportunity to wisheveryone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

14THE BADGERS SHORT MAT BOWLS Neville Ruff 812605[email protected] Meet on Tuesdays & Fridays 7.00 pm at Llanteg HallWe are five weeks into the Pembrokeshire Short Mat Bowls League and the Badgershave had a good start.In division one we have played five and won four which has kept us in the top three.In the Presidents we have only played three games, winning two, so it is early days.The Badgers have proposed and had accepted by the Pembrokeshire committee thatthe Joan Proctor Shield be played as a Doubles over 60 competition. This was opento the South Pembs league and any player affiliated to any other short mat leagues.We hope this will be a well supported event.The Badgers now have two Club members who have been shown how to use theDefibrillator which we have at the hall.LLANTEG SHORT MAT BOWLS Sally Watts 831359  [email protected] Meet on Mondays & Thursdays 7.00 pm at Llanteg HallLlanteg Short Mat Bowls Club is one of ten clubs inthe South Pembrokeshire Friendly League. Theleague matches are played from September tillMarch. We are currently top of the league havingwon 3 out of our first 4 games.We also won the South Pembrokeshire Short MatBowls Association Handicap Fours Shield, for thesecond year in a row, held at Lamphey on Saturday14th October. Llanteg Short Mat Bowls team after theirWe play throughout the year from 7.00 till 10.00pm league win against Lamphey. Left to right -on Mondays and Thursdays with a break for tea/ Peter Walker, Allen and Sally Watts, Evcoffee and biscuits halfway through the evening. Thomas, Lynne Evans, Ann Newman, Pauline Davies, Margaret Brinsden, AnnIf you fancy joining a friendly group for an evening Robinson and Audrey Nash.of bowls just contact Sally or Allen Watts on 01834831359, or email [email protected]. Bowls can be provided. Smoothsoled shoes, slippers or socks should be worn when bowling. Complete beginnersare very welcome - we have all been in that position - the first two sessions are free. Spiritwood Firewood and Tree Care Services We offer a mobile firewood splitting service using our 18 tonne log splitter Fully licensed Chainsaw operator - Cut to your requirements Felling & high trimming of trees with pole saw also available. Call/email/message us to arrange an estimateFacebook/ or call Mike 07931598675/ Caz 07903859515 [email protected] also run a tree rescue service, if you have any trees that have got too big in pots we can relocate them & plant them in our woodland restoration project.

15 TAVERNSPITE SCHOOL NEWS Headteacher—Kevin Phelps School—01834 831691 [email protected] tavernspiteschool.co.ukIt gives me great pleasure to share some of our school news with you since the last newsletter.Once again it has been a very busy time for this vibrant and busy community school.We were very excited recently to be receive the Bronze Award of the ‘Siarter Iaith Cymraeg –The Welsh Language Charter’ which recognizes our commitment to providing high quality Welshlanguage provision. The Welsh advisory teacher visited our school and enjoyed a tour conductedby the Criw Cymraeg, Welsh language pupil group, who confidently showed all the work they havedone to practise and promote the Welsh language. Our eco-committee enjoyed some successtoo, our school received the 3rd Platinum Sustainable Schools award. We are the only school inPembrokeshire who have reached this status. The assessors said that the pupils spokeconfidently about environmental and global issues and were great ambassadors for the school.At the beginning of the summer term we welcomed two German trainee teachers as part of ourlink with Wuppertal University. They supported pupils throughout the school whilst enjoying awonderful three-month stay in Wales.We had great fun at the school’s Colby Woodland Garden Fun Run in May. There was afantastic turn out with over 150 children/adults taking part in the various races. Everyone was awinner and received a finisher’s medal, there were also very attractive trophies for the winningmale and female in each race. It was a really enjoyable event with a very relaxed atmosphere witheveryone enjoying coffee and cake in the beautiful sunshine after the races.We were all very grateful to the team from the ‘Colby Parkrun’ who gave up their time asvolunteers to marshal the event. They set up the course with signs, cones, official finish and startline. This made a huge difference to the event and made it a wonderful experience for thechildren. A final thank-you as well to the Mr Steve Whitehead, the Manager of Colby WoodlandGarden, and to his staff for allowing us to hold the event in this spectacular setting.As usual our sporting teams have been busy. The football team competed in the Urdd Countyfinals at The Clicketts in Tenby, the tennis team competed at the Pembrokeshire schools tennistournament at The Bush School in Pembroke, Class 3 took part in a multiskills event at GreenhillSchool and the boy and girls’ kwik cricket teams competed in the Pembrokshire schoolstournament at Cresselly Cricket Club. A number of our athletes competed in the Dyfed PrimaryChampionships in Queen Elizabeth High School in Carmarthen, the Infant Area Sports atSaundersfoot and the Junior Area Sports at Greenhill. In all the events the children performed withgreat determination and commitment and enjoyed some outstanding results and performances.Just to add some more excitement, in June we hosted the Fairtrade Football World Cup for thefourth time. We welcomed numerous schools from across Pembrokeshire who enjoyed someexcellent football matches in this very exciting ‘World Cup’ tournament. Congratulations to thetournament winners Tenby Juniors who have won this tournament for the third year running.Congratulations to the Red Kites who won the Infant Sports Day for the second consecutiveyear. The Junior Sports competition created some real drama. In a nail biting finale, the closestprobably ever in the history of the school, it all came down to the last race with the Yellow Hawksand red kite teams eventually being tied and having to share the trophy. The school shield wasawarded to the winning House Captains and the Victor and Victrix Ludorum awards werepresented. It was wonderful to see such a large group of parents, grandparents and friendssupporting the children.

16We were really grateful to the Friends of Tavernspite School who provided teas, coffees,sandwiches and other refreshments throughout the day and organised a brilliant summer fete afterthe sports day. The fete, held in beautiful June weather was a lovely, relaxed community event.There was so much to do and see including numerous stalls and activities, bouncy castle. A bighighlight, as always, was the Bushtukka pizza oven which was serving freshly baked pizzasthroughout the event.Towards the end of term the Year 6 pupils had a wonderful trip to Skomer Island, regarded bymany as the pinnacle of Pembrokeshire, it is an incredible and magical place and we were lucky tobe blessed with beautiful sunshine. There is simply nowhere better to see puffins up very close aswell as many other forms of wildlife and incredible coastal scenery. A few weeks later at the end ofthe school year there was some sadness as we prepared to say farewell to our Year 6 leavers whoperformed one last time at their Leavers’ Assembly. The children were sent off in style to start theirsecondary school careers. We wished them every future success and happiness and thankedthem for their enormous contribution to Tavernspite School. Thank you for taking the time to readour school news!If you wish to know anything else please do not hesitate to contact me at school. STEPASIDE SCHOOL NEWS Headteacher—Paul Harries School—01834 812764 [email protected] www.stepasideschool.co.ukWe finished the Summer term atStepaside CP School with a celebrationSummer Fair, our school has beenhere on this site in Kilgetty for 25 years.Arranged by Deputy Head MrsChandler-Hall, the school field and yardwas full with games, stall and activities.After our summer holiday we returned to a busy start to the new school year, we have regroupedthe pupils into new houses and kicked the year off with inter-house netball and football matches.We also look forward to welcoming visiting schools for some friendly matches.Pupils from Reception up to Year 3 have resumed their forest school activities at Penderry Farm,whilst Nursery and Year 4 pupils have been making the most of the beaches and parks around us.A number of educational visits are booked for pupils over the next term with destinations rangingfrom The Carew Control Tower to Pizza Express. After School clubs provide a variety ofextracurricular activities for pupils. This year a newly launched Buzz Club have been busy in theschool garden with the help of Clare Jessop, they have made a huge difference to the area andhave plans to develop the area further. The outdoor areas have been undergoing a few changes,thanks to support from Mr Joe Howells who removed the unsafe climbing equipment and theNational Parks Rangers who have installed a new log circle and bug hotel.Stepaside CP School have applied for and been accepted to be part of the next round of Bags ofHelp funding at Tesco. We applied for help with our outdoor classroom development. Look out inlocal stores for the voting stations; we will be awarded up to £4000 depending on the number ofvotes we get. Cross country running is taking place this term with all junior pupils taking part in ahouse competition to decide on our representatives for the county run at Oakwood.

17 Llanteg Fun Day Jo and Polly Raymond of Rose Cottage want to say thanks to everyone who attended/helped out and supported Llanteg Fun Day on 30th July which raised an amazing £2790 for Wales AirAmbulance. Well done Llanteg!Despite the weather, attendance was even better thanlast year and Valero provided a big marquee forshelter from the elements when needed! Elvis Prescelly and The Sleeping Dogs and DJ Andrew kept the music flowing all afternoon and there was lots to keep the kids busy. Unfortunately the weather did put a stop on some things we planned and shorten the day a bit but the slip and slide was popular and the Lego and play dough went down really well too. The stallholders were great, the food delicious and the bar was a lovely bonus! It was fab to have the classic cars and tractors join us again too. We had many brilliant raffle prizes and spent a couple of days after the fun day dropping them off to the lucky winners. Thanks toeveryone who donated prizes, bought and sold tickets as this made a huge differenceto the grand total! (Pictures courtesy of Rich Thomson of Ocean View) LOCAL WILDLIFE GROUP Dee 01994 453571 Caz[email protected] and Dee started the Wildlife Group in May 2017. Dee doesnot drive and wanted to share her passion for wildlife withothers, so decided to explore as far as she can walk. Thisencompassed Amroth, Llanteg and Marros.They have had monthly walks and talks. Firstly a bird walk atCoed Marros, then exploring the footpath from Llanteg Park tothe coast. They looked at trees in the Woodland Trust plantationat Llanteg, together with a dragonfly survey, a history andwildlife walk and talk at Woodreef and a fungus walk at Colbywoodland.They hope to have a variety of events in 2018. Anyone wishingto come along can contact Caz to be put on the e-mail list orphone Dee on 01994 453571.

18 ST ELIDYR’S CHURCH, AMROTH Val Beynon 813091 [email protected] have had a busy summer and an even busier start toAutumn. We enjoyed being part of Llanteg Big Day andmet a lot of new friends. We delivered notes to a lot ofhomes in our parish and organised a clean up of thegraveyard. Thirty one people turned up (some of whomare pictured) and worked for as long as they were able.At the end of the day the yard looked so much better andwe hope the church looks more cared for now. We plan to repeat that in the spring.Unfortunately we had a large piece of plaster fall from the ceiling at the back of thechurch and had to close for the weekend for the safety of visitors. It has now beensurveyed and the remainder of the building has been judged safe so the back isblocked off till work begins in November, and should be completed by Christmas.We had our harvest celebration in mid September, with many new celebrants despitethe fact that it was nine in the morning. At this service Marianne announced that shewould be leaving after the next Sunday service. She has left a rota so that all serviceswill be covered. Rotas will be on notice boards in the church porch.From 1st November both St Issells and St Elidyr’s services will be at 9.00am. Wewill have services on every Sunday, so all should be confident of our services. Thethird Sunday will be Morning Prayer, but other Sundays will be Eucharist.As we have difficulty managing a Christmas tree festival, we have decided to inviteorganisations to help us decorate the church with trees or other decoration onThursday 21st December, from 10.00 – 15.00. We will provide hot drinks andmince pies, music and fun on the day. The church will remain open for visitors asusual over the Christmas period, but will not be manned at all times so bring nothingof value. We will hold a carol service on 23rd December with refreshmentsafterwards at Heatherlands, Llanteg.Christmas morning Eucharist will be at 9.00 in Amroth. There will be no serviceon Christmas Eve or New Year’s Eve.Times may be subject to change in the New Year as we adjust to our newcircumstances and we will try to keep all informed so keep looking at notice boards. NEW LIFE CHURCH Contact: 07976 675732, 07824 900992, 01646 651332 or visit: newlifechurchpembs.com or find us on FacebookWe are a group of Christians who meet together to pray, worship and share God'sWord. We hope to encourage and uplift each other and the wider community,sharing the message of hope that Jesus gives to us. All are welcome to join us.Meetings take place every Sunday in Llanteg Village Hall from 10.45am. Prayermeetings take place on Tuesday evenings - locations vary.Check out our Facebook page (newlifechurchpembrokeshire) for the latestmessages and events, including Pop Corn Sunday, film showings and Christmas.

19 LLANTEG NATURE RAMBLINGS Kevin Caley [email protected]'s Autumn again! This is time when we start thinking of curling up indoors andreading a good book or watching a film in front of the fire, or, for the braver of us,going for a walk wrapped up to the nines and then thawing out back home ... or in acosy pub! Animals aren't so lucky - nor, for that matter, are plants, fungi, protists orthe various groups of bacteria!We are most familiar with what happens to birds, as their active behaviours havealways drawn our interest first, even if early naturalists did think that swallows usedto hibernate in the mud at the bottom of reedmarshes! We now know that very manyspecies migrate to warmer climes - or come to us because we have a milder climateduring the winter than their breeding areas do, notable among these being many duckspecies (e.g. teal, scoter, even mallard). Even here, there is variation within species.For instance, many of the robins you see in summer in your garden migrate South,being replaced by continental robins in Autumn.It is more complicated to say what happens to insects during the winter period,primarily because there is such a huge range in the strategies used to overcome whatis an extremely difficult time of year for these beasts, when temperatures can be verylow and food scarce. Many species die off in the adult phase, leaving only theirlarvae or eggs to continue the line, spend the time in a state of torpor, only comingout to feed on warm days, or hibernate. One example is the GreenHairstreak butterfly (right), a species found in the Marros area,which overwinters as a pupa deep in the (comparatively) warmrecesses of a red ant hill, having sung to the ants in autumn to getthem to take it below - although 'squeaks at' is probably a betterdescription of the behaviour: it has recently been discovered thatthese squeaks, in fact, mimic the sounds emitted by the ant queen!Other members of the hairstreak group overwinter as eggs, whileadults of other butterflies will hibernate in 'safe' places afforded by bark recesses,tree holes, bushes, brush, cave entrances or the odd cellar or shed roof (smalltortoiseshell, peacock and red admiral being the most familiar), while yet othersoverwinter as caterpillars (e.g. Ringlet). Many species migrate as adults, even ifsome of their populations do overwinter (e.g. red admiral, small tortoiseshell). ThePainted Lady is the greatest long distance migrant of its kind. So, even in this onegroup there is a huge amount of variation. Research is ongoing to find out whatdetermines the various strategies. Unlike the swallow, there are members of theLepidoptera (to which the butterflies belong) which do spend their winters in pondssuch as the Small Chinamark moth, but as larvae, and usually among the aquaticplants.Babysitter Request - ‘Hi, we live in the village and are looking for ababysitter occasionally. This would suit an older teenager. We pay good rates andwill ensure you are brought home at the end of the evening. We have 5 childrenfrom 6 to 13 yrs, they are all very independent, including the 6 year old and youwould only be required to supervise them.’ Please contact Emma 07526530330.

20 The Temple Bar Amroth Winner of Pembrokeshire’s Dog Friendly Award Open every day from 9 am - late Food served all day... breakfast 9 am - 12 pm, main menu 12 pm - 9 pm and Thai food 6 pm - 9 pm -Take away available all day... Bingo every Tuesday evening and Quiz every other Wednesday… Live sport shown plus an arcade/games room out back. Shop for basics (newspapers, tobacco, milk etc.) open Nov.1st to March. 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 8-5.30 pm 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 support Amroth ARMS Lunches served daily 12noon - 2.30pm Evening meals Monday - Saturday from 6pm Sunday lunch 12pm - 2.30pm Christmas party menu available from 1st December. To book a table call 01834 812480 www.amrotharms.com Follow us on Facebook Sunday Lunches - Cariad Coffee - Alfresco Seating E. C. Thomas & Son Independent Family Funeral Directors Est 1956 Zoar Chapel Funeral Home Woodland Garden of Remembrance Pre-Paid Funeral Plans Memorial Masons Llanteg 01834 831876 Pembroke Dock 01646 682680 [email protected] www.ecthomasandson.co.uk

21 LLANTEG WALKING GROUP Jill Roberts 831142 [email protected]—www.facebook.com/Llanteg-Community-Association-Walking-Group.June 24th - St Clears walk (right),started by following the river Taf,following the town’s heritage trail andtaking in the mermaid gate, WarMemorial, the Norman Castle and avisit to St Mary’s Church.July 22nd - Coed Ystrad Woods walkhad to be postponed. We arehoping to redo at a later date.August 28th Bank HolidayMonday - this was our annualwalk around Llanteg (right)taking in The old parish church,the well, and some stunningviews along the Crossland’sRoad followed by a BBQ at TheClaypits.September 30th - a walk aroundTenby taking in the Blue and other plaques - stormy and wet.October 21st - Miner’s Walk, around Wisemans Bridge, CoppetHall and Sardis - cancelled due to Storm Brian.Forthcoming walks:November 18th - to be led by Nigel Bailey - TempletonDecember - no walks plannedJanuary 27th 2018 - Botanical Gardens with Nigel Bailey.Some of the future locations we are hoping to visit:-Preselli Mountains, BroadHaven, Wolfscastle, Llawhaden, Llys-y-Fran, Nevern, Castlemartin Range,Cilgerran, Cemaes Head - Poppit Sands, Goodwick/Fishguard, Llansteffan, Marrosand Pembrey.If you plan to come on a walk please book through Jill. If Jill has your contactdetails you can be kept informed of any change of plans due to weather etc. Walkers participate in all walks at their own riskHappy Birthday to Belated HappyJoan Leppard of Rose Birthday to RossCottage who will be 90 Williams ofon 23rd November. Briarwood who was 18 on 10th May.

22 GREENACRE MARKET GARDEN Homegrown - Local - Sustainable On sale at the honesty box - Our yummy free range eggs, potatoes & a variety of locally sourced winter veggies. Coming Soon - Christmas Tree sales in a variety of sizes, handmade wreaths, order your local turkey and veggies for Christmas dinner. In January onwards our daffodils will be in full swing making their way to Haverfordwest Farmers Market on Fridays too. Follow us on Facebook to know when to come and PYO strawberries & runner beans this summer. Weekly/monthly/one off veggie boxes run until Feb. New Potatoes in Spring too! Our little shop has some local treats, honey, jam & chutney. Open most days 10am - 2pm. Closed Mondays. 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 BATTLEFIELD LIVE Finalist in the ‘Best Pembrokeshire Experience’ award 2016 our family run outdoor activity provides a great day out for the whole family.Adventure and fun awaits you in atmospheric, jungle-themed woodland. It's themost fun you'll have dressed in camo gear. Our activity is suitable for kids, teensand adults and our experienced, fully trained, friendly staff are on hand at all times.We are accredited by Visit Wales as a quality attraction.You can BOOK by phone - 07777671301 or via the contact form on our website -www.battlefieldlivepembrokeshire.co.uk Emily's hand knitted hats, snoods, gifts 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]

23 ABOUT OUR VILLAGENew DefibrillatorThe 3 defibrillators which Amroth Community Council made a substantial donationtowards have been installed at Summerhill Hall, New Inn and ours at Llanteg Hall.This, with the defibrillator at the Osborne Shop, Amroth, funded by LNG hasbrought the total to 4 in our community. Tenby and Saundersfoot Community FirstResponders held a well attended training/demonstration at Llanteg Hall on 11thOctober and wished to thank those who attended and donated £50 towards the FirstResponders. There were also two sessions at Amroth Hall later in the month.If anyone wishes to have a further defibrillator training session or first aidcourse at Llanteg Hall please let us know.Speed SignsYou may have noticed the signs that have appeared on the A477 near Llanteg Hallwhere the 40 mile per hour speed limit is imposed. Hopefully this may encouragesome drivers to actually adhere to the limit through the centre of the village! August Bank Holiday BBQ We were lucky with the weather this year and the sun shone for Jill’s walk around the village taking in some of the history and plants of the areaand they concluded by having the DIY BBQ atThe Claypits.It was good to see some new faces and catch upon local news.Macmillan Coffee MorningThis year the September Coffee Morning coincided with ourmonthly get-together in the Village Hall so we hosted a wellattended Macmillan event kindly organised by Jeni of theWanderer’s Rest. Jeni supplied us with a delicious assortment of cakes and also held a second event at The Wanderer’s Rest in the evening. We raised £101 in the Hall and £52.50 at TheWanderers' Rest. Thanks to all who came and supported us.

24 WHAT’S ON NovemberSaturday 18th - Walk to be led by Nigel Bailey - TempletonFriday 24th - 10.30am - Drop-in coffee morning at Llanteg Hall - free all welcome December No Drop-in or Walk for this monthThursday 21st from 10.00 – 15.00. Organisations to help decorate Amroth Churchwith trees or other decoration. Drinks, mince pies, music and fun provided on daySaturday 23rd - Carol Service Amroth Church, refreshments afterwards atHeatherlands, LlantegSunday 24th Christmas Eve - Wanderer’s Rest openMonday 25th Christmas Day - Wanderer’s Rest openSunday 31st New Year’s Eve - Party & Buffet - Wanderer’s Rest JanuarySunday 14th - 7pm - Llanteg Hall - free pot luck get-together to celebrate 70 yearsof Llanteg Hall - all welcomeFriday 26th - 10.30am - Drop-in coffee morning at Llanteg Hall - free all welcomeSaturday 27th - Walk at Botanical Gardens with Nigel Bailey FebruaryFriday 23rd - 10.30am - Drop-in coffee morning at Llanteg Hall - free all welcomeWalk to be arranged MarchGood Friday 30th - 10.30am - Drop-in coffee morning at Llanteg Hall, all welcomeWalk to be arranged AprilFriday 27th - 10.30am - Drop-in coffee morning at Llanteg Hall - free all welcomeWalk to be arranged. The Wanderer’s Rest Inn Open Friday and Saturday 6 -11pm Upcoming events: Christmas Eve Christmas Day Dinner (to book) New Year’s Eve Fancy Dress Party with Buffet Check out other events on our Facebook page. Jeni Dickinson. 07706 622410 [email protected] Local Businesses—Many thanks to all the local businesses who continue to support our efforts with this community Newsletter.