Llanteg Newsletter Spring 2017

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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 Autumn/Winter 2017 issue - 15th OctoberNext Delivery by mid-November 2017On Web www.llantegvillagenewsletters.blogspot.co.ukPrinters Bert Edwards, 4 Charles Street, Milford Haven 01646 698833DISCLAIMER Any business advertised does not imply a recommendation. CONTENTS3 - Tributes & Condolences 14 - Fibre Broadband4/5 - Llanteg Nature Ramblings 15/16 - Tavernspite School News5 - Llanteg History Society 17/18 - Stepaside School News6/7 - Llanteg Congratulations 20 - Badgers & Llanteg Bowls8 - Llanteg Village Hall 21 - New Life Church9 - Llanteg Walking Group 22 - St Elidyr’s Church Amroth10/11 - About Our Village 23 - 100 Club & Hall Hire11 - New Residents 24 - What’s On & Council Results13 - Council News & Thanks HORSEMANSTONE Amroth Road SA67 8QJCrofty Showground 4 Star Guesthouse and also Holiday Cottage All Day Breakfast For more information please Sunday Dinner ring Anna on 01834 831737 Home Cooked Food Parties WelcomeOpen 7 days a week 8-4pm byronscafe.co.uk 01834 831193 07507 629379 Short Cutz Unisex Hair Salon, Llanteg 831113 A big thank-you to everyone for supporting Short Cutz

3 TRIBUTES TO... Sue James 831468 [email protected] Charles Michael John Fry (Mike) of Thane CottageMike, as he was affectionately known, passed away peacefully at his home,Thane Cottage, on February 23rd. He was aged 78.He was married to Jo and was a much loved and devoted husband, father andgrandfather. He had two children, Tracey Thomas married to Gareth of ManorCourt, and Jeremy Fry married to Anna of Carew, and four grandchildren, Kateand Luke Thomas and Charlie and Taylor Fry.Mike was a former Commanding Officer of the Tenby Sea Cadets Corps,Chairman of Pembrokeshire Junior Rugby Association, President ofPembrokeshire Youth and President of Tenby United RFC.Officers and Cadets of the Tenby Sea Cadet unit formed a guard of honour and'Sunset' was performed at the end of his funeral service, and members of TenbyUnited RFC escorted the cortege from St Mary's Church.Jo and family would like to thank friends and neighbours for all their supportduring Mike's illness and also since his death. David Wallace Wilson of Coldwell, Red RosesWallace passed away peacefully on December 12th 2016 atGlangwili Hospital, aged 84 years.He was born at Castle Ely, Red Roses, the second son ofBrinsley and Tilly Wilson. The family soon moved to Llanteg,firstly to The Griggs and then to The Moors, which they farmedfor almost 30 years. In the early 1960s they moved to Coldwell,Red Roses, Wallace farming with his parents and then for manyyears by himself.In his early years Wallace was a keen darts player, but eyeproblems curtailed this activity. His main interest was farmmachinery of all kinds, in particular old tractors and he spentmany happy hours tinkering with his machines.His brother Vaughan predeceased him but he leaves his sister Ray and sister-in-law Janet, nephew David, nieces Julie, Susan and great niece Isabella. CONDOLENCES TO...Sympathy is extended to the family and friends of:Wynford Hodge - died 14th February aged 94, of Parsonage FarmAubrey Lockwood - died 9th April aged 96, of 2 Chapel Lane andGeorgina Rose Lynch - died 9th April aged 96, living at Llanteglos House. Local Businesses Many thanks to all the local businesses who continue to support our efforts with this community Newsletter.

4 LLANTEG NATURE RAMBLINGS Kevin Caley [email protected]: that is the number of native species I have recorded so far on our little slice ofLlanteg. This number excludes all of the planted species, such as snowdrops (an import fromTurkey) and the dubiously native Tenby Daffodil. The latter, although now recognised as arace of the more common Wild Daffodil (aka Lent Lily), seems to have its origins in Spain,according to the botanical papers I have read so far, although you would have to ask 'whythese particular daffodils?' Anyway, I digress ..... Among the species we have seen, and which I have got excited about, are Silver-washed Fritillary (left), one of our largest butterflies, a shade-lover dependent upon dog-violets for its early life history and a lover of brambles as an adult; Common Sexton- beetle, a brightly-coloured, orange and black, burying beetle without which our countryside would be full of small dead bodies, and which also contributes in a small way to aerating the soil; and wood sorrel, arather pretty woodland species found in our copse whose leaves look like the legendaryshamrock, but whose flowers remind one more of a small delicate wood anemone.Why am I mentioning this? My intention is to maintain our back meadows and hedgerowsusing traditional techniques and in a format that would be familiar to a farmer from the early19th century, which should see these areas develop into 'High Nature Value' meadows full oflife and with a high species diversity. I am particularly keen to see the butterflies and mothsprosper, as they are really having a bad time of it at the moment, what with the effects of badweather being exacerbated by current farming and 'garden-cleaning' practices throughout theUK: a plight we need to reverse if we want these beautiful creatures to remain in ourlandscape, and for which we can all do our bit. Therefore, I am also looking around to findsome local meadows that have had similar treatment, in order to find out what species aremissing from our own site, and maybe provide some help and advice in return, should peoplebe open to that. Already we are seeing results in our hedges, with wood anemonescolonising the banks from where they had all but disappeared, whilst cuckoo-flower is nowcommon in the scythed areas of the somewhat overgrown grasslands. We have already hadorangetips lay dozens of patches of eggs, so next year looks hopeful, at least. Scything is farfriendlier on wildlife than mowing, if a bit more labour-intensive: you can stop before youdecapitate a frog, or halt when you get close to an orchid, providing short sward at the sametime that may be colonised later, although it is always a difficult hope with orchids, given theirsmall, fly-away, seeds. Scything also allows you to get close to the wildlife and see things thatyou might have missed otherwise, and I use these excursions to note the insects I am kickingup, thus adding to that number I began with. At some point, we will also include aconservation herd of sheep and cattle, and develop a native varieties orchard. All thesemanagement techniques or inclusions are things that I am intending to do to create a largerpollinator biobank which should spill out into the neighbouring area and help in the pollinationof others' plants or crops - my bit for local conservation!

5UPDATE - After a recent spate of new species discoveries at'The Downs', I have just added my 375th native species to thelist ..... and it's a 'mega' ..... Grasshopper Warbler! Only 16,000pairs in the UK, and 670 of these are in Pembrokeshire.I haven't located him visually yet, although I now have a goodidea of the male's song area. Positively bouncing ....... I've only C. RSPBrecorded these on a handful of occasions before (about 20 times in all my years of birding), allon charity reserves ............ LLANTEG HISTORY SOCIETY Ruth Roberts 831298 [email protected]—we had a very well attended service on Remembrance Sunday,13th November, and also raised £50 for the British Legion Poppy Appeal.AGM—We have not been holding regular meetings lately so the next one will beour AGM on Tuesday 23rd May at 7.30 pm—all welcome. Zoar Chapel Old GravesAll the old gravestone pictures and inscriptions relating to burials up to andincluding 2000 have now been uploaded to the Find A Grave website where they arereadily searchable. Unfortunately no old burial registers have come to light so anyunmarked graves are not recorded. Books and PublicationsWe still have copies of most of our publications available for sale, apart from ourfirst book and the Gravestone Inscriptions booklets.

6 LLANTEG CONGRATULATIONS Once again very well done to Tony and Margaret Brinsden of Norton Lodge who raised the fantastic sum of £559.92 with collections round the village and donations. This includes £50 which was raised at the Remembrance Service in the Village Hall. Previous years figures: 2015 - £507.48, 2014 - £532.98, 2013 - £436.00, 2012 – £457.70, 2011 – £359.61, 2010 – £422.63, 2009 – £509.69, 2008—£427.Congratulations to Joshua Jones who, as well as getting married to Claire Wigginsin January also gained his HND in Operations Engineering. Josh is the son ofWendy and the late Graeme Jones and the grandson of Audrey and the late GeoffreyJames of Rose Park.Well done to Maddox of Sparrowsnest, daughter of Rachaeland Alun Jervis, who recently came overall fourth in a pony clubtriathlon, coming first in the shooting element with a score of960 out of 1000.Maddox also came first in the Pony Club Area 18 postal shoot(right). New Babies Congratulations to Emily and Nigel Clark of Amroth Bay Caravan Park on the birth of Aneurin William, born 16 January and weighing 6lb 8oz, (left). Also congratulations to Amy Lewis and Sam James of Caldey View on the birth of Theo on 3rd April (right). Double Birthday celebrations occurred on 3rd May at Oaklands House when sisters Isabella and Millie both celebrated their Birthday on the same day - being 3 and 10 years old respectively. A very happy 3rd Birthday to Poppy James of Caldey View for 24th May.If you ‘like’ the ‘Llanteg Village’ Facebook page you will haveupdates of any Llanteg news and it is a quick way to keep in touch.

7 Ross Williams, Briarwood - Overseas AdventuresI recently enjoyed a 7 week stay in the United States, where Ihad the opportunity to build up my flying experience. I wasable to spend a day at the Southwest Airlines headquarters inDallas, Texas and practise in a full motion Boeing 737simulator with their head of training Randy Smith.In the past month I have received and accepted my call toserve as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of LatterDay Saints in the Australia Sydney South Mission. Duringthe two years I will teach and help in the community.Whilst in America I had the chance to spend a few days withmy older brother Gareth who is currently serving for theChurch in the California Roseville Mission. Ross & Gareth Helen Tegg - National Dressage Champion Helen Tegg of Tir-Celyn had an article written about her in thePinto November edition of Horse and Hound last year. Tom Helen won the dressage competition Prelim at My Quest National Championship. More than 1,500 riders took part and after regional finals the top scoring open My Quest champion was Helen on LloydRuby Jenkins’ Pinto IV, a seven year old gypsy cob shown top left. Helen was helped by her brother Brendan who is a dressage rider and trainer. On the right is Tom, Helen’s 21yr old ex-racehorse, coming 4th at the British Dressage Winter Regionals in March. Helen also does show jumping, here she is on her horse Ruby, shown bottom left. Surfers Against Sewage Well done to Anna (iSea Surfwear) and Jaz, Longlane, the area reps for Surfers Against Sewage who organised a very successful beach clean at Amroth on Easter Sunday. With 111 volunteers they collected 45 black bags of rubbish, 120 plastic bottles (sorted and recycled) plus much more besides. There was an Easter Egg Hunt and48 out of 50 painted rock 'eggs' were discovered so two still remain onthe beach to be found! Thanks to all the local businesses who sponsored the event.There may be monthly beach cleans so keep an eye out for more information. Tavernspite & Llanteg Oil SyndicateThe next delivery is due the end of May, 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]

8 LLANTEG VILLAGE HALL & COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Sue James 831468 [email protected] Village Get-together We had a very pleasant and well attended get-together last December. It was a pot-luck affair with everyone bringing a plate of food. It was great to see so many of the newer residents attending and having a chance toboth get to know each other and us as well.This seems a very good format for a social event and another is being planned. Insteadof holding the event in December this year we have moved it to January 2018 as we willthen be combining it with the Village Hall 70th Anniversary. More information on thiswill be in our Autumn Newsletter. Monthly Drop-in Tea/Coffee MorningsWe have recommenced our monthly Village Open House/Drop-in sessions -this time they are taking place in the mornings, now from 10.30 am. Webegan on 27th January and despite cold weather we have had a very goodturnout on each occasion.It is a good venue to get to know your neighbours and also just to have a cuppa and achat with people who you may not see much at other times. We also welcome PCSOJim Moffat who pops in for a chat (and cake!).If anyone wants to develop these into any sort of craft or other event please let us know. Llanteg Literati We have also started a monthly book club, very ably begun and run by Mary Megarry We have read such classic books as the Thirty Nine Steps by John Buchan and also modern works such as 19 Minutes by Jodi Piquolt. If anyone would like more information please contact Mary on01834 811510 or email [email protected] (there is also a Facebook page). Monthly Emails - Mailing List of EventsWe advertise forthcoming events in the local press, on village notice boardsand also on the website and Facebook page as we want members of thecommunity to know what is going on in the village.For those that are not on Facebook, or if anyone wishes to be kept informed of dates forwalks, coffee mornings, meetings etc just let us have your email and you will receive anemail each month. Please just send an email to Ruth at [email protected] Working Party - First Friday of Month We plan to hold a monthly working party at the Village Hall to help keep it in good condition as we do not have any paid cleaners/ maintenance people. So please, if you can spare a couple of hours do pop along on the first Friday of each month, from 10 am.

9 LLANTEG WALKING GROUP Jill Roberts 831142 [email protected]—www.facebook.com/Llanteg-Community-Association-Walking-Group.Penally 2017 Walks The first walk of the year was to National Botanic Gardens on 29th January—this proved very interesting despite very wet weather. Again the rain came for the walk around Penally on 25th February, but this also proved an interesting walk and a village we would like to return to again. The Blackpool Mill walk on 25th March was supposed to be a guided walk with National Parks butunfortunately the leader had to drop out atthe last minute so Kay Edmonds from c. Ieuan Williams Saundersfoot Strollers kindly stepped in and did a walk from Blackpool Mill to Slebech.The Island, Slebech The Blackpool Mill/Slebech walk was in glorious sunshine and it proved very informative, being followed by tea and cakes.Freshwater East was on 29th April and a guided tour of Castlemartin Ranges tookplace on May 7th. Forthcoming Walks Planned by JillJune 24th - St ClearsJuly 22nd - Coed Ystrad woods and Llanllwch at Johnstown with Nigel BaileyAugust 28th Bank Holiday Monday - there will be a walk around the village in theafternoon followed by a DIY BBQ at The Claypits from around 5 pm. Bring yourown food and BBQsSeptember 30th -Tenby - taking in the many Blue PlaquesOctober 21st - (to be confirmed) Miner’s Walk, Stepaside/Wisemans BridgeNovember 18th - to be led by Nigel Bailey - TempletonDecember - no walks plannedJanuary 27th 2018 - Botanical Gardens with Nigel Bailey.If you plan to come on any of the walks please book through Jill or byemail. If Jill has your contact details you can be kept informed of anychange of plans due to weather etc. Walkers participate in all walks at their own risk

10 ABOUT OUR VILLAGE Post BoxAfter reporting the loss of the Post Box on the lower road in the lastissue we are pleased to say that there is now a new box outsideYork House. Thanks to John & Phillipa Lawrence for theorganising. Collections are 15.30 weekdays, 9.30 am Saturday. Footpath Footpath 10/23 which runs westwards from behind the Village Hall and through fields westward to Trenewydd Lane has been reopened and new swing gates added for the first time in many years. However it is still not quite completely clear and has been quite muddy. New Community Council ClerkWe said farewell to Jessica Morgan who had been Amroth’s Community CouncilClerk but also welcomed in the new Clerk Mr Vic Dennis. Anyone wishing tomake contact should either email [email protected] or ring 01834 811810.Tom Lewis Ironman Wales Jon Roberts Good luck to Tom Lewis of Llanteg Park who is taking part in his first Ironman this September. Also his one time housemate Jonathan Roberts who did his first Ironman back in 2015. Pictures are from the Daffodil Ride on March 5th.Emma Richards Also good luck to new residents Emma and Alan Richards Alan Richards of Garness Farm who are both competing in Ironman and who also ran the London Marathon in April. Emma finished in 3hrs 58mins and Alan finished in 5hrs 03mins. PiloxingThe Wednesday evening class has now recommenced. For further details pleasecontact Claire Wright: 07883 058881 Email: [email protected] Village Stores and Garage Since January we have had to cope without our local shop and garage. However we were delighted to see activity there around Easter with the shop and service station reopening on 21st April as a BP garage.

11 Llanteg Charity Fun Day Sunday 30th JulyAttractions include Elvis Prescelly back again, plus local band The Sleeping Dogs.There will be stalls, hook-a-duck, coconut shy, human fruit machine and Cubegames. Also lovely food from Pembrokeshire Wood Fired Pizza and a BBQprovided by Hideaway Farm from Ludchurch, American pancakes, ice cream &Slush Puppy, Pimms, cider etc and a cocktail bar .....We will have Man v Pancake, tombola, a raffle, slip and slide (free), face painting,hoops & hoppers plus other activities, 'Seiben the Street Dog' is going to perform onthe day too! There will also be inflatables, a tug-of-war and Battlefield Live withtargets again. More to be confirmed as time goes on!If anyone would like to get involved please do get in touch, the more hands ondeck on the day, the more we can offer, all we need is a lush sunny day and it'sall good!Keep up-to-date with developments on our Facebook page ‘Llanteg Charity FunDay’ and if you are able to help in any way, either before or on the day please get intouch. [email protected] NEW RESIDENTS5 Llanteg Park - welcome to Clair Wilson, partner Chris Butler and daughterEmelia.Coombs Head - welcome to Ken Woodworth and PaulineCritchlow who have only recently moved in. They have come tothe area from Derbyshire.Garness Farm - welcome to Emma and Alan Richards and theirfive children who attend Templeton and Greenhill Schools.Emma has competed in Ironman and is a fitness instructor andNutritional Advisor. You may see them around the village withtheir two Great Danes! Also a very warm welcome to anyone who we may have missed out - we can only include those we get to know about and who are happy to be mentioned. Please do pop along to our Hall Coffee Mornings on the last Friday of each month from 10.30 am. Online Clair Wilson of Newsletters Llanteg Park is involved withWe also have old Whitland Parentnewsletters going and Toddlerback to 2008 Group which is held ononline at llan- Tuesday and Thursdaytegvillagenewslett mornings, 9.30 to 11.30 am, aters.blogspot.co.uk Whitland Town Hall.

12 The Temple Bar Amroth 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 also available all day... Bingo night every Tuesday evening and Quiz night 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 8-5.30 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 Tel—01834 812480 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

13 AMROTH WARD COUNTY COUNCILLOR Tony Brinsden 831775 [email protected] I start by saying a very big thankyou to all who have supported me throughthree local government elections over the past 13 years. It certainly doesn't seemthat long since I first stood in 2004.Although it has not been easy it will be even more difficult for my successor,whoever he or she may be, as there are further horrendous cuts in the financescoming through from Welsh and National Government over the next four years. Icertainly did not become a County Councillor to cut services to my constituents andI am sure that applies to my successor as well but with the spiralling costs of socialservices and education I am afraid that further cuts are inevitable.Over the past year, during my Chairmanship of the County Council, Margaret and Ihave been to some wonderful events that we would not have otherwise attended.These include a Buckingham Palace Garden Party, the enthronement of the firstfemale Bishop in Wales and a number of British Empire Medal presentations atCounty Hall. It also showed us the immense number of talented people we haveliving and working in Pembrokeshire who one rarely hears about outside their owncommunities.On the more mundane side of things I have managed to get the worst of the roads inour Ward resurfaced. Whilst we moan about the state of our roads I travel aroundthe Country quite a lot with the MG car club and the state of the roads in otherCounties are in the main far worse than Pembrokeshire. Only last weekend we werein the Derbyshire Dales and I had to use extra Dentafix to keep my teeth in place!!Well this is the last Councillor’s report you will receive from me so could I end bysaying another big thankyou to you all and also could I wish my successor the verybest of luck. Tony Councillor Tony Brinsden This will be Tony’s last contribution to Llanteg News in an official capacity as Councillor. As such it is appropriate for a few words of appreciation for his involvement as a member and past Chair of the National Park Authority, his roughly 20 years on the Community Council and of course, his role as County Council representative for this area which has culminated this year as Chair of Pembrokeshire County Council.Tony has fulfilled his respective responsibilities with great dignity,excellent local knowledge, humility, an approachable attitude, and of course, thevery important ingredient of humour.

14Many thanks Tony for your dedication and commitment. You will be a hard act tofollow but I am sure your successor, whoever that may be, will strive to emulate yoursuccess and achieve the level of gratitude which you have so warmly deserved. John James Llanteg Village Leaflets A copy of our 2007 Village Leaflet is included with this Newsletter for those who may not have seen a copy. It details some of the history of our little parish of Crunwere and village of Llanteg. More history can be found in the Llanteg History Society books and booklets (see page 5). Fibre Optic Broadband Coming to LlantegA letter has been received from Simon Hart MP regarding FibreBroadband being available in the village. It seems on March 30th hereceived an email from Openreach which states: 'the Llanteg Cabinet 1 Fibre structure is now in commissioning. It willbe approx. 6-8 weeks before customers served by this structure will beable to place an order’.Simon goes on ‘From my research I understand that households in the Llantegpostcodes SA67 8PU, SA67 8PS and SA67 8PZ (as well as some in SA67 8PR) willbe able to sign up to FTTP (Fibre to the Premises). Ed Hunt, Director of SuperfastCymru, has assured me that ‘if we deliver FTTP to a constituent, the costs areexactly the same as someone who is connected to FTTC (Fibre to the Cabinet). Ifyou want to double check that you will be able to take advantage of this newtechnology then please look at www.beta.gov.wales/go-superfast and select youraddress’. (The full text of the letter is on our website and Facebook page). Email Newsletters If anyone wants to change to an email version or knows someone out of the village who would like a copy please let us know.- [email protected] The Smugglers Bar & Grill - AmrothOpen 7 Days a week, serving food and drinks ALL DAY!Delicious homemade food, with in-house daily specialsalso available.Outside seating / beer garden with panoramic sea views.Inside 'Pirate Themed Play Area' which is safe and self contained - Perfect foryoung restless scallywags.We accommodate for all sized groups. Booking is advised. The Smugglers, Amroth. SA678ND (01834) 812100 [email protected]

15 TAVERNSPITE SCHOOL NEWS Headteacher—Kevin Phelps School—01834 831691 [email protected] tavernspiteschool.co.ukBoth Templeton and Tavernspite Schools underwent a scrutiny visit in the Autumn Term byERW, the education consortium, in which standards are closely monitored by an externaladviser. As a result, both received Green School 1A status (highest). It was wonderful forTavernspite to continue this status from last year and for Templeton to achieve it for the veryfirst time, moving on from Amber status two years ago.Other recent highlights include our Harvest Service in which all the children performed. Theincredibly generous display of produce on our Harvest Table was distributed to a number ofsenior citizens, residential homes and the local Foodbank in Narberth. On RemembranceDay four of our older pupils laid a wreath at the Narberth Cenotaph. A very special assemblywas held in which a one minute silence was observed by all staff and children. I wasexceptionally proud of all of the children who were all respectful and very well-behaved.At Christmas time traditionally, every two years we prepare and perform concert productions.To fully heighten the experience we transform our hall into a theatre by using beautifullypainted backdrops and props. We also use sound and light production teams to help to makethe experience for the children and the audiences truly memorable.This year the Foundation Phase performed ‘Superstar’ and the Juniors’ production was‘Gimme, Gimme, Gimme’. It told the deeply emotional story of two spoilt children wholearned the true meaning of Christmas by visiting those less fortunate, including Syrianrefugees and sick children at a hospital. We are very grateful that so many parents,grandparents and friends came to watch. I was astounded by their talents and confidenceperforming on the stage to such large audiences.As the children enjoy singing so much our choir went on a Christmas tour and sang at anumber of residential homes including Waungron, St. David’s Avenue residential homes inWhitland and Bloomfield Elderly Day Care Centre in Narberth. The children were brilliant andbrought a great deal of Christmas cheer to the residents. Other activities included a trip to theTorch Theatre to watch ‘Sleeping Beauty’, a brilliant Fete organised by the Friends ofTavernspite School and a visit from Father Christmas.We had an enjoyable Eisteddfod to celebrate St. David’s Day with the children competing ina number of art, music and poetry competitions to score points for their houses and celebratelife in Wales. The children looked very grand with many dressed in Welsh national costume.The Eisteddfod finished with the traditional Crowning and Chairing of the Bard with Welsh folkdancers. The winning art entries and musical/recital performances were displayed andperformed at our Cawl a Chan evening which was very well supported.We are also a very charitable school. Since the last newsletter the children have given verygenerously to a number of appeals whilst having some fun. We all got spotty for Children inNeed, ran miles for Comic Relief and took part enthusiastically in the Narberth and WhitlandRotary Club ‘Shoebox’ Appeal’ to provide much needed items to children in desperatesituations in other countries.

16We had a great time celebrating World Book Day. The children looked wonderful dressed upas their favourite characters and awards were presented to the best dressed pupils in eachclass. There were also activities throughout the day including story reading sessions with theolder pupils reading to the younger children.Our sport teams have been busy as always. The track team performed very well at the DyfedCross-Country Championships gaining a first place (Ophelia Jenkins – Year 3 girls) and a 3rdplace (Harry Billingham – Year 5 boys). These are major events and all the competitors did theschool proud! We have an active running club and the children routinely run laps as part of the30, 40, 50 mile challenge. Our football team competed in the Urdd local round and wereeventual winners, now representing the Tenby Area in the County Finals. Our netball teamcame second in the Cylch Clunderwen, the local round of the Urdd netball tournament. Bothteams enjoyed some great matches at Stepaside School recently. Our thanks to the Headteacher Mr. Paul Harries for the very kind invitation.Our swimming squad have been active too! Millie James and Nia Philipps-Waring enteredthe Urdd Gala at Haverfordwest. They both performed well and enjoyed some great races.Millie did particularly well in the freestyle race coming 4th out of 53 competitors.As a school, we are considered a centre of excellence for promoting Pupils’ Wellbeing,Healthy Schools, Eco and Sustainability and Fairtrade. In the past we have received all thetop awards including the Healthy Schools National Quality Award and the PlatinumEco-Schools award. We are very proud that we have recently passed a reassessment in eachof these areas with flying colours.And finally……thank you to our brilliant team of parents and staff, our ‘Groundforce Team’for recently giving up a great deal of time, resources and expertise to create and build our newoutdoor and multi-sensory learning area for the Foundation Phase children. It is truly fantastic.Once again, thank you for taking the time to read our school news! Kevin Phelps, HeadteacherPLEASE NOTEWe are organizing a Fun Run at Colby Woodlands on Saturday, May 20th at 11 am. Thedistances vary and there are events for children aged 3-4 years, 5-7 years, 7-9 years, 9-11years, 12-16 years and adult races. Registration opens at 10 am. Medals for all finishers andtrophies for the winners. Everyone welcome – you may register on the day! llanteg-village.co.uk is hosted FREE thanks to Matthew Roberts (web design) matthewjroberts.co.uk 07972 790700 Tenby Tourers Crofty, Llanteg SA67 8QE Caravan Sales/Repairs Caravan and Camping Accessory Shop www.tenbytourers.co.uk Open 7 days a week 07769 118170 or 01834 831900

17 STEPASIDE SCHOOL NEWS Headteacher—Paul Harries School—01834 812764 [email protected] www.stepasideschool.co.ukPupils from the lunchtime gardening club had been waiting for a dry Monday. After a fewweeks of indoor planning and planting they finally seized the day and prepared the border forsome crocus bulbs. The school received a donation of crocus bulbs from SaundersfootRotary Club. This is part of the Rotary Club’s crocus campaign to raise awareness of its ‘EndPolio Campaign’. The idea is that when the flowers bloom the children will hold an assemblyto explain and raise awareness of the illness and the work that the Rotary Club do to supportits eradication. The crocus was chosen for this campaign as the purple colour represents thedye placed on the fingers of the children as they are vaccinated.On Friday February 3rd pupils from Dosbarth Cadno travelled to the Egypt centre at SwanseaUniversity. The trip was funded by the Arts Council of Wales ‘Go and See Fund’ whichallows pupils access to exhibits which are normally out of reach due to financial constraintson school budgets. ‘Dosbarth Cadno have been studying the Egyptians as part of their topicwork this term, we were so very grateful to receive this funding and to be able to send ourpupils to experience firsthand the artefacts and aspects of the Egyptians which they arestudying in class’ commented Mr Richard Adams, class teacher. They were amazed to seeoriginal artefacts from the ancient Egyptian times and even got to handle them. The centrestaff offered different activities to suit the interests of the class including exploring what itwould be like to discover Tutankhamen’s tomb, hieroglyphics and mummification ceremonies.Mr Adams continued ‘This was a unique opportunity for the children to learn about theEgyptians in a fun way. The staff at the centre had expert knowledge and enthused everypupil throughout the day. We will be using these learning experiences back in the class room.It was a memorable trip which has enhanced their learning and their ability to connect withthe topic.’ We celebrated World Book Day in school by dressing as our favourite character and with lots of other reading focused activities such as a local author visit, reading to dogs volunteers Michelle and Frankie and a book quiz. We asked Year 4 pupil, Alice Gottwaltz to write a report for us: ‘Pupils and teachers dressed up for World Book Day on 7th March, we moved our day as the Year 5 pupils were in Llangrannog and we wanted everyone to join in with the activities. We do this to inspire children to read at home and to show them that books are not boring but exciting and fun. Iinterviewed some pupils about their costumes, ‘I am Mrs Twit from the Twits by Roald Dahl. Ithink every year reading inspires me to read lots of books. David Walliams is my favouriteauthor’. That was a lovely comment from Lucy Lewis. Today we read to the Reception class. Iread to a boy called Oscar, we read Pirate Pete together. In the afternoon we had a quiz. Anauthor came in called Nicola Dean, she showed us her first published book. It was a very nicebook, it was called PANAPS for little people, they are poems about how to defeat a bully,about silly and funny times and writing with patience.’

18All classes participated in the school eisteddfod insinging, handwriting and art competitions. Some pupilsrepresented the school at the Amroth Parish Hall for theWI coffee morning.Stepaside School has been well represented in Countysports over the past few months in gymnastics, football,swimming and cricket. It was with sadness that last term we waved goodbye to Mrs Susan Hughes as she retired from teaching. She has been at Stepaside CP School for over 20 years. Many pupils have passed through her classes and been touched and inspired by her teaching. She has taught outstanding choirs and led many productions. A special mention must be given for her dedication during the school’s participation in the Shakespeare Schools Festival. Her musical giftswill be missed. Susan has contributed to every aspect of school life. Mrs Hughes washonoured in a special assembly where previous head Mr Griffiths and recently retired MrMerriman put in a special appearance as Mrs Hughes was pitted against staff and pupils insome challenges taken from popular TV shows. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the assemblyand it concluded by the pupils and staff singing ‘Thank you for the Music’. We hope that MrsHughes will be a frequent visitor in the future and wish her well on her next adventure. We have also had visits to Morfa Bay Trenches experience, Pizza Express, Tenbyand Cilgerran. We have had many visitors to the school including Trefloyne Golf Club, PCDavies, The Rotary Club and Reverend Mansell who brought Mary and Joseph on the first legof their Advent Journey. We are looking forward to a busy summer term with lots of sportsand outdoor activities. Police Community Meetings Held in the Regency Hall, Saundersfoot on the first Monday of each month. Our community support office is PCSO Jim Moffatt. We are in the Tenby Rural Area and they can be emailed at [email protected] To contact the police ring 101 but for an emergency it is 999. Chris James Carpentry & Joinery, all aspects of carpentry undertaken. Flooring. Decking. Fencing. 1st & 2nd Fix Carpentry. Kitchen fitting specialist - Also roofing work No job too small For a reliable and friendly service and free quote call 07970 750305

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20 THE BADGERS SHORT MAT BOWLS Neville Ruff 812605[email protected] Meet on Tuesdays & Fridays 7.00 pm at Llanteg HallWe are coming to the end of the short mat season, with only one game to play.In the main league competition has been to a very high standard with someclubs having top class players. The Badgers will finish just below half way inthe main league. In the Presidents we should finish in the top three which is agood achievement for our club.In the friendly competition between Badgers and Penally who we have closeties with we won the Trophy for the first time in a few years.Next season the format in the Pembrokeshire League will change to a three tiersystem. The Badgers will play in Div.1 and the Presidents.Due to member shortage Div.1 and the Presidents will be able to play withseven players and double up. Pembrokeshire has again won the Welsh CountyChampionship, proving what a high standard we have in Pembrokeshire.LLANTEG SHORT MAT BOWLS Pam Bowen 831890  [email protected] Meet on Mondays & Thursdays 7.00 pm at Llanteg Hall Another league season has just ended with us finishing the league in 3rd place after being 2 points in the lead with 2 matches to go, but unfortunately were not able to sustain our fine play long enough to keep the top position. We can go into the off season with great expectation for the next season starting in September. We did win one trophy during the season, the St Johns Handicap FoursHandicap Fours played at Lamphey Village Hall in mid -December. The team of six (PamelaBowen, Rod Bramhall, Jaqueline and Gordon Pearce and Sally and Allen Watts)played through the day unbeaten to beat Cosheston SMBC in the final.We are a friendly club who play in the South Pembrokeshire Short Mat FriendlyLeague. There are 10 local village teams that we play home and away during theleague season which runs from September to the following March. We play all yearround on Monday and Thursday evenings at Llanteg Village Hall starting at 7 pm. Ifyou are interested in joining or learning to play (complete beginners are mostwelcome as bowls can be provided and this is how most of us started playing) pleasecontact Pamela Bowen on 01834 831890.

21 NEW LIFE CHURCH Contact: 07976 675732, 07824 900992, 01646 651332 or visit: newlifechurchpembs.com or find us on FacebookWe are a group of people who meet to share our Christian faith together.We meet on Sunday mornings and spend time together in sung worship, prayer,Communion and sharing the Word.We hope to encourage and support one another by praying for, and sharing, the hopethat our Faith gives us through the love of Jesus.We want to share this hope with others, and all are welcome to join us.Our Sunday morning meetings are informal and relaxed, with a cup of tea or coffeeafterwards and a time to talk and share.New Life Church meet in Llanteg Village Hall on Sundays from 10.45 am, and onTuesday evenings for our prayer meeting and Bible study in various locations,contact us for details: 07976 675732, 07824 900992, 01646 651332 or visit:newlifechurchpembs.com and find us on Facebook. Also… Billy and Rhonwen Evans, New Life Church, celebrated their Ruby Wedding Anniversary with a special blessing service in Llanteg Village Hall in March. A beautiful flower arrangement, mounted on Llanteg Village Hall flower stand, was displayed in the hall. The day was true celebration and blessing. The photographs sum up the fun filled day spent with Billy and Rhonwen celebrating their 40th Wedding Anniversary. A true familyaffair with lots of love and laughter.Thanks are extended to Llanteg Village Hall and to all who made the day such aspecial occasion. 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]

22 ST ELIDYR’S CHURCH, AMROTH Val Beynon 813091 [email protected] 2016 Christmas Tree FestivalThe church looked very festive with lots of smaller trees and one large specimenreaching almost to the ceiling. Llanteg submitted six trees which all had tosomehow reflect a Christmas Carol theme. Church Update from ValWe are hoping to encourage others to join us in Sunday worship as we needmore people to enrich our experience. We held morning prayer during holyweek with some success, and met as usual to greet Easter Day at 9.00 am.We do not plan our own fete this year, but hope to have a stall at Llanteg FunDay.We do plan to run the Craft Festival in church with set up on Monday 7thAugust 12.00 noon - 4.00 pm, this can be arranged at another time if this is notsuitable. It will be manned from 11.00 am - 4.00 pm Tuesday, Wednesday,Thursday and Friday with a tea party on Friday pm. It will conclude withSongs of Praise on Sunday 13th led by St Issells Choir.We will hold our Harvest Festival on Thursday 28th September at 7.00 pm inchurch.We are planning to repeat our Christmas Tree Festival in December, setting upon 11th and ending with the Carol Festival on 17th.We meet every Sunday in St Elidyr Amroth at 9.00 am except for the firstSunday of each month, when we join St Issells in Saundersfoot at 10.30 am.The notice board in the Church porch informs of details of these events. 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

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] draw - Drawn at Hall Meeting on 14th November: 1st prize, SylviaJohnson (No.63) £25; 2nd prize, Roger Harries (No.29) £15; 3rd prize, AnnNewman (No.15), £10.Fifth draw - Drawn at Hall Meeting on 23rd January: 1st prize, Jean Mortimer(No.59) £25; 2nd prize, Audrey James (No.13) £15; 3rd prize, Joan Robinson(No.3), £10.Sixth draw - Drawn at Coffee Morning on 31st March: 1st prize, Jean Mortimer(No.59) £25; 2nd prize David Nelson (No.67) £15; 3rd prize Rebekah Chatwin(No.46) £10.If anyone wishes to join please contact Mary, a flyer is included in thisNewsletter. Please help support the Village Hall and this Newsletter. HALL HIREWould you like to hire the Village Hall for an event orfunction?Rates include heating and electricity and have not increasedsince 2014.Charges are on the Hall door and the village website or ringSue on 831468. 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 HOLIDAYSFriends or relatives visiting but not sure where to stay?Try a luxury caravan holiday: CH/DG, Sat TV, etc. Book on behalfof your friends or relatives and get an additional 10% discount.We are on Long Lane between Llanteg and Amroth seafront.01834 831259www.thebayamroth.co.uk [email protected] you have relatives that would like to be near you more often than an occasional holiday why notsuggest they buy a holiday caravan at Amroth Bay? 34 weeks of the year for the price of 1 short familyholiday abroad! Live availability and prices are now available on our website.

24 WHAT’S ON23rd May - History Society AGM - 7.30 pm - all welcome26th May - Drop-in Coffee Morning at Llanteg Hall 10.30 am24th June - St Clears walk30th June - Drop-in Coffee Morning at Llanteg Hall 10.30 am22nd July - Walk-Coed Ystrad Woods & Llanllwuch, Johnstown with Nigel Bailey28th July - Drop-in Coffee Morning at Llanteg Hall 10.30 am30th July - Llanteg Charity Fun Day—see front cover and page 114th August - Ludchurch Show at Llanteg Hall25th August - Drop-in Coffee Morning at Llanteg Hall 10.30 am28th August, Bank Holiday Monday - A walk around the village in the afternoonfollowed by a DIY BBQ at The Claypits from around 5 pm. Bring your own foodand BBQs29th September - Drop-in Coffee Morning at Llanteg Hall 10.30 am30th September -Tenby walk - taking in the Blue Plaques14th October - Quilters Guild Sit & Sew Llanteg Hall 10-4 pm. Anyone interested,contact Gill Clark [email protected] or 01685 383690/07970643397 orQuilters Guild website21st October - Walk Stepaside/Wisemans Bridge, Miner’s Walk - to be confirmed27th October - Drop-in Coffee Morning at Llanteg Hall 10.30 am12th November - Remembrance Sunday Service at Llanteg Hall18th November - Walk to be led by Nigel Bailey - Templeton24th November - Drop-in Coffee Morning at Llanteg Hall 10.30 am14th January 2018 - 70th Anniversary of the building of Llanteg Hall - a Pot-luckget-together - all welcome. More information next Newsletter27th January - walk at Botanical Gardens with Nigel Bailey. STOP PRESS Congratulations to Tony Baron of Llanteglos for winning the Local Government County Council Election for Amroth Ward on 4th May. Council Election Candidates for Amroth Wardwere:-Anthony (Tony) Baron, Welsh Conservative with 225 votes andMary Kathleen Megarry, Welsh Liberal Democrats with 223 votes.Also congratulations to Vic Dennis, Welsh Labour (Amroth CommunityCouncil Clerk) who won the County Council Election for Narberth.