Spring Summer newsletter 2022

Spring/Summer 2022 Issue 47 Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Celebrations 4 JUNE 2022 Llanteg & Crunwere Communities are planning a Jubilee Picnic on Saturday 4th June 2022 from 12noon - 5pm. All are welcome to attend this free event, which will take place on the large field at the Llanteglos Estate (access past the Wanderer’s Rest and Art Gallery), courtesy of Tony and Jane Baron. Full details on the enclosed flyer. LLANTEG SUMMER PRODUCE AND CRAFT SHOW 13th August Lots of interesting classes for children and adults alike. A full list of classes and how to enter are on the enclosed schedule.

2 LLANTEG COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER For Crunwere Parish & outlying properties Compiled by Ruth Roberts, Sandy Grove: [email protected] 01834 831298. Proof Reader - Barbara Sinclair. Distributed - by volunteers around the village. Next Deadline for Autumn/Winter 2022 - 15th Oct and next delivery by mid-Nov 2022. On Web - llantegvillagenewsletters.blogspot.co.uk. DISCLAIMER - Any business advertised does not imply a recommendation. Printed by - Bert Edwards Ltd, Milford Haven, SA73 2AJ. CONTENTS 2 - Oil Syndicate 14 - Llanteg Nature Ramblings 3/4 - Tributes 15 - Some Local Businesses 4 - Condolences & Surfers Against 16 - Walking Group & Jubilee Celebrations 17/18 - Tavernspite School Sewage 18 - Tair Nant Wildlife 5 - Books in the Village & Llanteg Bowls 19 - Council News 6/7 - Llanteg Gardening Group 20 - Council Results 8 - Congratulations 21/22 - Some Local Businesses 9 - Village Birthdays & Badgers Bowls 22 - Amroth Good Neighbours 10 - Some Local Businesses 23 - St Elidyr Church & Around the Village 11/12 - Village Hall & Comm Assoc. 24 - Some Local Businesses 13 - 100 Club & New Residents OIL SYNDICATE To all Oil Syndicate members past & present. The present economic situation, following the Pandemic, Brexit & now Ukrainian crisis, means that no savings can be made by clubbing together as a large group of households in the number of villages that are presently represented, 12 in fact. Therefore, the syndicate has been disbanded with immediate effect. When it was set up over 20 years ago, it initially only covered Tavernspite & Whitland, neighbours, friends & family, but gradually it expanded to take in other villages, including Llanteg & Amroth. When I took it over from Dawn Llewellyn of the Old Post Office in Tavernspite 10 years ago, we had 38 households. I expanded it to just under 50, set a more ridged timeframe of quarterly dates, not just when 3 or 4 people asked for oil. I felt a more rigid timeframe would help people to remember when orders would take place; for some it did, for others, they just went ahead & ordered by themselves because they thought they had missed their slot. Others, in more recent times, have found using the internet a cheap way of getting oil, but it only works for smaller groups with the same postcode. I would like to thank everyone for the support that they gave both Dawn & myself over that time, and hope that we have helped to keep household heating costs down by doing what we did. John Lewis-Tunster

3 TRIBUTES TO... Arwyn Owen of Great Griggs, Llanteg. Arwyn Owen passed away peacefully on 20th January after a short illness at Parc Y Llyn care home near Haverfordwest. Arwyn had lived in Llanteg since 1981, previously residing in St Clears, having grown up in Pen Y Bont, Carmarthenshire. Arwyn was born in Pen Y Bont in 1935 and, on leaving school, he began employment in shoe shops, which he continued for the rest of his life. He completed National Service at RAF Valley, in North Wales, and lived in Merthyr Tydfil before moving to London, where he met his wife, Mary, and got married in 1958. Mary and Arwyn moved back to West Wales in the early 1960s and purchased a shop in St. Clears, which he only retired from in 2017. Arwyn enjoyed working on the smallholding in Llanteg, and, with Mary, developed the extensive garden at Great Griggs in the 1980s. They were also interested in charities and opened the garden under the National Gardens Scheme with donations to a range of health and animal charities. Arwyn was an active member of the Llanteg community for many years as a member of the Hall Committee and fund raising. They both loved animals and, as well as keeping sheep and letting the land for pasture, had a menagerie which included a dog, chickens, ducks, peacocks, cockatiel, Shetland pony, donkey and orphan lambs. Arwyn is survived by his son, Julian, and partner Alison and his niece, Wendy, and nephew, Peter. The funeral was subject to ongoing Covid restrictions and so was restricted to limited numbers. Arwyn is buried at the former Zoar Baptist Chapel with his wife Mary, close to their home and next to their son Jonathan. Julian Owen Nalda Irene Hughes 1940-2022 Nalda was born in the Hendy, Llanelli, in November 1940. She was the only daughter of Elwyn and Doris Rees and they lived at Fforest, Pontardulais. She attended the local Grammar School, going on to train as a nurse and midwife at Glanamman Hospital. She married her first husband, John, and they had two children, Ashley, the eldest, and Yvonne. Sadly, Ashley passed away in December 1984. When Nalda moved to Pembrokeshire, she met, and in May 1985 married Robert (Rob) Hughes and became a stepmother. She formed a close bond with Rob’s sons, Adrian and Stewart. During her working life, Nalda had various jobs, finally having to retire due to ill health from Caldey Grange, where she was a carer - a job she loved.

4 Amongst her many interests, looking after her many rescue dogs, and her garden were dear to her heart. She would also keep up with the Rugby 6 nations with huge enthusiasm, especially Wales v England!! She was extremely kind, a true friend, and more than happy to help many of her neighbours at Llanteg Park. Having lived there for more than 37 years, she had also been an active member of the Llanteg Park Management Committee. Nalda enjoyed coming along to support many events held in the village and at the Village Hall. She died peacefully on 14th January 2022 at Withybush Hospital after spending some time during Covid at Pencoed Care Home, Wooden, Saundersfoot. Our thoughts go out to Rob, daughter and son in law, Yvonne and Peter, stepsons Adrian and Stewart, grandchildren, Tanya, Shane and Scott, and great grandchildren, Lexie and Jacob. Sue James CONDOLENCES TO... Heartfelt condolences to the family of Mrs Audrey James of Rose Park, who passed away peacefully on Friday 6th May, aged 96 years. Audrey had lived in Llanteg since her marriage to Geoffrey in the 1940s, and had always taken a very active part in village life. She was on the Hall Committee, in the Mothers’ Union, went to Crunwere Church up until it closed, was in the WI, the History Society and also sang in various concerts for fundraising. Our thoughts go to her children; Roy, Wendy and Darran, and to the extended family. A full Tribute will appear in the Autumn edition. SURFERS AGAINST SEWAGE Anna & Jaz Strzelecki [email protected] Facebook - ‘Pembrokeshire Beach Cleans’ WOW! What a great turn out for our beach clean at Marros on Good Friday! Thank you so much to the 30+ volunteers who came to help remove a huge amount of rubbish over about 4 hours, and a special mention to Erik, who used his land rover to lug all the rubbish up the mile long lane; we couldn't have done it without you! We have only touched the surface, as so much rubbish is buried in the pebbles and bushes, so we need an army of cleaners and a lot more hours really! We'll organise another one later in the year. Over 40 sacks of recyclable plastics and lots more big items and 30+ bags of other rubbish …...shocking really! THANKS!

5 BOOKS IN THE VILLAGE Mary Megarry 01834 811510 [email protected] We now have two libraries in the village. Llanteg Little Library is situated in the old telephone box at Llanteglos, kindly donated by Jane and Tony Baron, then fitted out with splendid shelves by Jimmy Taylor. With books donated by many residents, it really is a community venture. The Little Library is open to all, residents and visitors alike, to swap or take a book, no need to return it. All that is asked is that the box be left in tidy fashion. The Community Library is based in the Quiet Room at the Village Hall. This is a lending library with over 300 titles available, across all genres, cookery to children’s books, murder and mystery to political biographies. Again, the books were donated by residents, for which we are very grateful. The library is manned by volunteers, open every Wednesday 2pm - 4pm and Fridays 10am - 12noon. It is also open on the second and fourth Monday of each month (to coincide with the Art Group) from 10am to noon. The library does not open, though, on bank holidays and will be closed for the week of the Queen’s Jubilee as we get r eady to celebr ate at the end of that week. Anyone can come and borrow a book or books, but these are to be returned, please. Please, no more book donations until later in the year. We also would welcome anyone wishing to volunteer to man the library. So if you could spare two hours a month or more, please again contact Mary. LLANTEG SHORT MAT BOWLS Allen Watts 07496 642075  [email protected] Meet on Mondays & Thursdays 7.00 pm at Llanteg Hall Another season has come and gone, with 18 matches in the South Pembrokeshire Short Mat Bowls league played (9 at home - 8 won with 1 loss and 9 away with 2 won and 7 lost). It is easy to see that home advantage is the most important thing in league matches, as all the village halls we play have their own particularities which seem to change from time to time. Our overall position in the league of 10 teams was 5th this year after 3 years of being 1st, which gives us room for improvement next year. Allen Watts finished 2nd in the SPSMBA Singles tournament played at Heatherton in February, but Llanteg didn’t have any entrants in the SPSMBA Doubles tournament played at Heatherton in March due to an outbreak of Covid in the club. If anyone in the vicinity of Llanteg would like to have a try at short mat bowls, which is a great way of meeting people in Pembrokeshire, then please contact Allen Watts on 07496642075. Llanteg play in the Llanteg Village Hall on Monday and Thursday evenings at 7pm.

6 LLANTEG GARDENING GROUP Roy James 831468 [email protected] Despite the restrictions imposed on us and the resulting lack of social interaction, our Gardening Group has more than managed to survive, which, in no doubt, is due to you all. So, many thanks to all who came along to gardening talks at the Village Hall during the past months, and to those who supported us with their ideas. I appreciate that attending these events in the Covid climate was/is a personal choice, since we all have to weigh up the pros and cons as we safeguard ourselves and our families. However, despite this, we managed to complete all the talks and we were not disappointed by either the content or the enthusiasm of the speakers. If you’re like me, it’s a little challenging to decide how to start your gardening project, but thanks to our speakers, then gardening just became a little easier. In November, it was Carole and Peter Whittaker from Glyn Bach, Llangolman, who gave us lots to think about when growing Monardas and understanding their history and medicinal properties. Then, in early January, Joseph Aitkin, head gardener at Aberglasney, provided us with a very informative and enthusiastic talk relating to Aberglasney Specials. Here was a talk brimming with ideas on how to mix colours and plant heights, and understand what may best fit your garden. Later in the same month, our own Bryony Gardner spoke to us about her University research project relating to growing plants hydroponically. We all enjoyed this talk so much, and there wasn’t a sleepy head in sight. Can’t wait for an update on Bryony’s work, next year, perhaps? Then, in February, we had an update from Piers Lunt on the work undertaken at the Tywi Gateway project, which is at the Old Bishops Palace at Abergwili. When you consider most of the project work has been undertaken during Covid restrictions, then you can appreciate the planning and effort that has been put into this project by Piers and the volunteers. I’m sure we’re all looking forward to visiting the park later in the year, although it’s free to enter and is due to fully open soon. In March, we all enjoyed a wonderful talk by Liz and Paul O’Neill (Llwyngarreg), a talk brimming with ideas and with more than a sprinkling of humour along the way. Both Liz and Paul are always willing to help with suggested planting and gardening design, along with the offer of low cost plants. Our last talk in April was with Jake Rayson from Forest Garden Wales and the topic was Community Forest Gardens. The subject was of much interest and relevance when it comes to our community areas and developing sustainable habitats. In addition, we managed to Zoom Jake’s talk from the Village Hall and for others to listen in and share the presentation. This was a first for us, and something that offers much to those who are not able to visit the live event, but yet have an interest in the subject matter. Many thanks to Alec Cormack for making the Zoom call and sound system a reality, and to Ruth Roberts for taking part and providing feedback. In the coming months we’ve visits planned for a number of gardens (see list on page 7), but if you would like more information regarding times and cost, then please email me at [email protected].

7 Visits Planned April 24th Old Rectory, Lampeter Velfrey May 13th Aberglasney June 12th Norchard, Manorbier, Tenby July 16th Llwyngarreg, Llanfalteg August 7th Glyn Bach, Llangolman September 3rd Old Bishops Palace at Abergwilli. Please note that the visitor numbers to Norchard (NGS) are limited, and we’ve purchased twelve tickets and have six remaining, so please contact me if you’re coming along, same email address as page 6 please. On the 13th of August, we have planned a Summer Show at the Village Hall; the show will welcome entries in the following categories Gardening/Art/Craft/ Photography/Floral Art and Cookery and from all age groups. This will be our first attempt at holding a live show, and is meant to replace the Virtual Show, which was so successful during lock-down. The Summer Show may start low key, but hopefully, in the ensuing years, will blossom into something which becomes a regular well supported and enjoyable event. As for the classes and the categories, please see the enclosed schedule. So, again, please join in and start growing/creating your entries. If you need more information and you’re not on our Gardening Group email list, then please contact me at [email protected]. Also, if you would like to volunteer as a judge or a show helper, then please get in touch as we could do with any help you can offer us, please. Thanks to an award from Pembrokeshire Coast National Park and our Pollinator Group, headed up by Pauline Critchlow, a lot of pollinator friendly planting has taken place within the community areas of our village. Our thanks go to Chris Taylor from PCNP and to Pauline and her group for all the effort that went into making this project such a success. This project will, we hope, be the beginning of a series of developments that will improve existing habitats in our community, leading to greater biodiversity. On the 29th of May we have a plant sharing get together at Milton Farm. Thanks go to Lynda Miles for allowing us to meet up at her new home, and we welcome Lynda and family to our community. So if you’ve any surplus plants, be they flowers or vegetables, then please come along. On the 19th of June, Pauline and Ken are opening their garden up for a fund raising event in aid of our Gardening Group - more information to follow via email. To those of you who helped to weed and cut grass etc in these community areas, thanks so much. In addition, if anyone can offer any help in maintaining these community areas, albeit a small amount of time, then this would be deeply appreciated. The contact details are within this article. In conclusion, thanks to Amroth Community Council for their support in helping to make the community areas more enjoyable, by providing seating and picnic tables etc. Roy James

8 CONGRATULATIONS Well done to Nina Worcester of Tir Celyn, who won 3 double clears at Moor Farm Equestrian in March. Also, check out a video made of the then 3yr old Nina who has been dubbed ‘UK’s Littlest Horse Whisperer’! youtu.be/4Da1PJCB4Uc ..CEomnmgraatRuliacthioanrsdstoof If you have Garness, who anything to completed the Rome celebrate, marathon in March please let us in 3hrs 58mins. know! Congratulations to iSea Surfwear o f Longlane, which is now being stocked in Selfridges! A specially-designed collection of hand printed, organic cotton hoodies and sweatshirts is exclusively available in Selfridges, Oxford Street, London and Birmingham stores and also online at selfridges.com The collection is hand screen printed using eco water- based inks. Each piece is cut and stitched in their studio at Longlane, Amroth. iSea founder, Anna Strzelecki, says: ‘I’m still a little overwhelmed that one of the biggest and best department stores in the world approached me and asked to have our products in its stores’. This is a massive personal achievement for Anna, as she designed and manufactured the entire collection by herself. ‘What drew me to Selfridges is its focus on sustainability and vision to reinvent retail and the way we shop.’ If anyone is experiencing food poverty, please contact the Pembrokeshire Foodbank, part of the Trussell Trust Network, on 07913 989624. ‘At Pembrokeshire Foodbank we provide three days’ nutritionally balanced emergency food and support to local people who are referred to us in crisis.’

9 SOME VILLAGE BIRTHDAYS Happy 4th Birthday to Happy 3rd Birthday to Matthew Tubbs of Nina Worcester of Middleton for 8th Mar ch and to Tir Celyn for 27th brother Caleb, who was 13 on the 25th March. April. Happy 10th Birthday Happy Birthday to to Gabriel Gough of Andrew Mason of Llanover Court for Carlands for 17th 23rd April. May. If you have Happy 4th Birthday a Birthday to Toby James for to celebrate, 10th April, and to his please let us big sisters Millie and Isabella for the 3r d know! May, when they will be 15 and 8, Happy 2nd Birthday to respectively. Rosie James of Caldey View for 9th J anuar y, older brother Theo, who was 5 on 3rd April and big sister Poppy, who will THE BADGERS SHORT MAT BOWLS Neville Ruff 812605[email protected] Short mat bowls have become more enjoyable since we do not have doors and windows open and have to wear a mask. The Badgers continue to bowl only on a Tuesday, with a total of between 10 and 14 players. We have recently lost a good bowler and first class club man in Ken Ault, who has moved nearer his daughter. At present, we have four people who are keen to try short mat bowling and on the first couple of sessions show ability and enjoyment of the game. The Hall is very lucky to have the committee it has, and the Badgers wish them every success in the future. Neville Ruff

10 Oriel Llanteglos Gallery - Llanteglos Estates Bringing together the best of Welsh Artists, Potters, Sculptors and Creativity, alongside statement pieces from far afield. Gallery proprietor, Denise Vickery, has many years’ experience in collating vibrant and individual pieces, having previously co-set up and run the Mimosa Gallery on Market Street, Llandeilo. Opening Hours: Wednesday: 11.00 – 16.00 Thursday: 11.00 – 16.00 Saturday: 11.00 – 16.00 Sunday: 11.00 – 16.00 Friday: 11.00 – 16.00 Open Bank Holidays Dai’s Dairy Fresh Local Milk and Milkshakes from Trenewydd Farm at The Folly Cross, Llanteg Handeman Building Services All aspects of building work, from picture hanging to decorating and much more. Just ask about your requirements. Also, manufacturer of Rock & Roll camper van beds. Call Mike on 07966253780 or email [email protected] AMROTH BAY HOLIDAYS Wanderers? Friends or relatives visiting, but not sure where to stay? Try our 4-star holiday cottages: each has 1 double bedroom, shower room, kitchen, lounge and dining area. Sat TV. Gas and electricity included in price. Disability aids also available. WIFI available (extra charge). Book on behalf of your friends or relatives and get a 10% discount. Find us on Long Lane between Amroth seafront and Llanteg. 01834 831 259. www.thebayamroth.co.uk, [email protected]. Also holiday caravan sales. 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.

11 VILLAGE HALL & COMMUNITY ASSOC. Sue James 831468 [email protected] Firstly, it is with great sadness that we heard that Arwyn Owen has passed away. He was a very active and supportive member of the Hall Committee for many years, and we have fond memories of his sense of humour, and his unfailing ability to sell tickets for various events and fundraisers which we needed to hold at that time to ‘keep the hall going’; it was a case of ‘you don’t have to come, but would you support the hall, anyway?’. How could anyone refuse?? Our thoughts go out to Julian and family. The Hall is now fully open, with most activities r etur ning, albeit cautiously. We are aware that Covid 19 is being easily transmitted throughout communities, and therefore we are still encouraging anyone using the Hall to sanitize their hands on entry/exit and to wipe down surfaces/equipment used during activities. A regular once a week clean is carried out. The kitchen has a new cooker installed, thanks to Sam and Car ol Lander , who donated a fridge and also carried out the task of moving the kitchen units to accommodate these appliances. Thanks also to Ken Woodward for repairing and repainting the walls and skirting. The Community Library is now open (see item page 5). Coffee Mornings have r esumed on the last Fr iday each month. At the Febr uar y event, Tony Wall from Tenby and Saundersfoot First Responders replaced the defibrillator outside the Hall and also gave instructions on how to use the equipment and CPR. As a result of an application to Save a Life Cymru, a new defibrillator has been awarded to Llanteg Park, and is already in a cabinet on site. The local PCSO, when available, will attend our Coffee Morning to advise on any local/national issues on crime which could affect anyone in the community. At the Coffee Morning in March the grand sum of £300 was raised through a raffle and cake/items for sale stall, in aid of the DEC Ukraine appeal. Badgers Bowls donated £100 to Hall funds towar ds ever incr easing heating costs, and this is very much appreciated. The Zoom Coffee Mornings have ceased for the time being, and thanks to Ruth for hosting these for us during lockdown. These could be resumed during the long winter months if it’s felt there is a need. A successful application was made to the Sustainable Development Fund at Pembrokeshire Coast National Parks. This was for solar powered lighting in the Hall car park. Installation will be carried out over the summer months. A Summer Show is to be held in the Hall on Saturday 13th August. Entries will be along similar lines to our online show during lockdown; we do need volunteers to help with organising this, please.

12 No Jo Cox Get-together This Year There will be no Jo Cox Village Get-together this June as we will already be having our large Village Jubilee Picnic Get-together on 4th June. Hopefully, we will be holding one the following year. Music Classes If anyone is interested in learning to play a musical instrument like ukulele, drums, mouth organ, tambourine, kazoo, guitar, spoons... then please contact us at [email protected] Communities Happy to Chat Bench Awards We are delighted to announce that, after a successful application, we will shortly be receiving a Community Chat Bench from Pembs County Council, being made by Norman Industries. This bench will be located outside Llanteg Hall; so do look out for it, and if you want to talk or see someone on it, then its an invitation to chat! VILLAGE CRAFT SHOW 13TH AUGUST Calling all crafters and gardeners. Please take a look at the enclosed Show Schedule and see what classes you can enter. This is the first ‘live’ show that Llanteg Hall will be organising after the success of our three online Virtual Shows during lockdown. There is plenty of variety; from cookery, preserves and craft, to art and photography. There are also children’s classes. For the gardeners among us there are the usual fruit and vegetable classes as well as floral art - and we’d all like to see your wonky produce! As it is also Platinum Jubilee year, we’d also love to see a Jubilee cookery entry or miniature floral display. LLANTEG LITERATI Mary Megarry 01834 811510 [email protected] Meet on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at Llanteg Hall from 7.30pm. CRUNWERE CREATIVE ART GROUP Patricia Phillips01994 453508 [email protected] Meet on the 2nd & 4th Mondays of each month at Llanteg Hall from 10 -12noon.

13 100 CLUB £12 to join for a year (April - March). 50% for prize money and 50% for Hall funds. Mary Megarry 01834 811510 [email protected] The 100 Club runs from 1 April annually and, for the year from 1 April 2021, we had the most numbers taken up ever! 82 numbers are now entered in the draw, which takes place every two months (May, July, September, November, January and March). This means, not only did we have to award an additional one-off Christmas Prize to adhere to the 50% rule, but also we still have 18 numbers available! To those of you who participated in the 21/22 draws, thank you. Many of you pay by standing order, but for those who wish to continue for 22/23, can you please contact me for bank details to make a payment or send a cheque to me at Mill House, Pleasant Valley, Stepaside, SA67 8LN? Numbers are £12 each for the year. Once the numbers are paid and allocated, we can determine the prize money for each draw as half the money raised is to be paid in prizes with the other half helping the Village Hall (much needed, particularly with the rise in fuel costs, as well as we emerge from being closed for so long). Each draw is unique, which has meant that some people have been very lucky in the past year in winning more than one prize! The one off Christmas prize was won by Jill Roberts. Thank you to all those who took part last year and who have already subscribed for 2022/23. 1st Prize £36.00 Nov 2021 Jan 2022 March 2022 2nd Prize £24.00 Roy James Peter Davies Jane Harries 3rd Prize £12.00 Rosie Hinman Ken Woodworth Poppy James Jill Roberts Amy James C Edwards NEW RESIDENTS A warm welcome to: Long Acre - welcome to Phil Beer, his wife Nicki and son Josh, who moved to Llanteg in June 2021 from Cardiff. Also, a very warm welcome to any other new residents who may have recently moved into the village. Due to previous Covid restrictions we have not been able to be out and about so much to meet you, but if you would like your names mentioned in the next Newsletter, please email:[email protected] or ring 831298. We also have a blog at llantegnewresidents.blogspot.com with some local information. Community Connector Jo Brookman Lloyd PAVS Jo has set up a Zoom Virtual Arts & Crafts Group which meets online every Friday at 3pm. It is open to everyone. Call on 07595 192933 or email [email protected]

14 LLANTEG NATURE RAMBLINGS [email protected] I want to write here about something that may be a new concept to some, but one that evolution has been leading on for millennia – and one that could help in repairing the damage that we as a species have caused on this planet. This concept is ‘habitat-gardening’, a management form that has long been part of organic farming processes, like Permaculture. In one form or another, ‘habitat-gardening’ has been included in perceived ‘fads’ such as No-Dig Gardening, Gardening for Wildlife and Hugelkultur, although these are actually quite ancient practices in themselves. Unlike those forms, habitat- gardening doesn’t focus on a particular species, cultivar or group of plants per se, but explores in a more holistic way the nature of a garden. In particular, it looks at how to make the garden’s 3D structure, from the organisation of a copse down to the open structure of a good soil (remembering to combine with other sensual elements) as near to a natural environment as possible, but also as something that is good for the soul and our very wellbeing. It’s more than just creating a native hedge or a bird box, as it explores how it can supply food for the table and for all the animals that share our gardens with us; ‘Live with’, ‘encourage’, even, rather than ‘do battle with’. Even slugs have their benefits, as the RHS has finally recognised, feeding on weed seedlings, rotting vegetation and the like – and even other slugs in at least one case! Many garden gurus go on about the 'wildlife-friendly garden', and many of these come from a gardening, rather than an ecological, background. Inevitably, they tend to focus on one group of favourites which tends to favour the obvious, e.g., birds, or a particular guild, e.g., pollinators. What we should be concentrating on is creating an environment with a varied structure that caters for a wide variety of organisms, from the largest (terrestrial) mammal in the area down to the smallest 'beneficial' bacterium, with the realisation that the environment being created doesn't have to exist in its entirety in each individual garden, but does need to exist within neighbouring clusters of gardens. You may have heard of ‘Forest Gardening’ or ‘Edible Meadows’. These are just two examples of habitat-gardening that are now becoming popular. Adding a shallow- shelf ‘wildlife’ pond is another of the simple ways in which to begin this process, as it will be a home to amphibians (which control the slug population), damselflies (which feed on mosquitoes and other flies), and a plethora of other animals and plants. Other ideas include creating dry stone walls (great for invertebrates and even a number of vertebrates – stoats love them!), dead brush hedges (which act as wildlife corridors and windbreaks), even leaving a dead tree in place, either standing or where it fell (where different groups of animals, plants and fungi can take up niches). The list goes on. In practical terms, this type of gardening needs less watering, doesn’t cost in fertilizer or pesticides, uses a lot of natives, and is less strenuous than the ‘control’ gardening format that we have been fed to use over the years. You’re working with Nature, not against it. Kevin Caley

15 BATTLEFIELD LIVE Family fun and outdoor adventure awaits at Battlefield Live Pembrokeshire Laser Combat: Award-winning activity suitable for the whole family aged 9 and up. Play exciting laser combat missions in atmospheric woodland and create great memories to take home with you. Bookings are taken by phone or email 07777 671301 [email protected]. Crofty Coffee Shop Homemade cakes and desserts Open 9 till 5 - 7 days Sunday Roasts, Luxury High Teas, Breakfasts Nikki and Paul are back 07572528184 Plastering, Building and Handy Man Services Interior plastering, kitchen and bathroom refurbishments Overplastering of artex and walls Coving, tiling and more 30 years in the trade Call Andy on 07816052737 Pressed 4 Time Laundry Delivery & Collection Service - 7 Days a Week Cottage - Household - Workplace - Sports Kit We Launder It! 07968 097346 Gilfach, Cwmbach, Whitland SA34 OON If you ‘like’ the ‘Llanteg Village’ Facebook page you will have updates of any Llanteg news, and it is a quick way to keep in touch.

16 LLANTEG WALKING GROUP Jill Roberts 831142 [email protected] Facebook - www.facebook.com/Llanteg-Community-Association-Walking-Group. You are welcome to join us on our walks, which are roughly three miles long. We usually meet up on the last Saturday of the month, but sometimes Sundays, so please check. The walks cover South Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire. We are a friendly bunch, and the walks are not a race to see who St Clears can get around the fastest; there is time to chat and make new friends, take photos and enjoy the wildlife. We have just started looking at cafes/pubs to visit again after the walks to sample and enjoy the cakes on offer. Some of the places we visited last year include Amroth, Whitland, Ferryside and Blackpool Mill. Pembroke Sadly the Carew walk was cancelled due to bad weather and high winds. Walks this year - so far we have visited St Clears in January, Pembroke in February, and Tenby to Waterwynch in March. April’s walk is Freshwater West. Further Walks include May, Neyland – June, Waterwynch Carew – July, Rosebush – Aug , Llanteg – Sept, Llandyfaelog (Carmarthen way) with Nigel Bailey – Oct, Begelly – Nov. Llansteffan – Dec, TBA Amr oth to Wisemans. We are also hoping to visit the Castlemartin Range and are waiting for dates to be arranged; this is a longer walk of 6 miles. Places are subject to change, so please check our Facebook page, or join our Facebook group to be kept up to date with news. We also have a WhatsApp group - more details from Jill. All future walks will need to be booked either via our Facebook page or by email/phone. Walkers participate in all walks at their own risk QUEEN’S PLATINUM JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS Please see the enclosed flyer for details of our village celebrations on Saturday 4th June. We would like to thank Amroth Community Council, who very kindly donated £350 towards the cost of our village celebrations. Also, much appreciation to relatively new resident Sam Lander, who took on the task of organising our Village Jubilee Event, and to his band of loyal eager helpers.

17 TAVERNSPITE SCHOOL NEWS Headteacher - Kevin Phelps School - 01834 831691 [email protected] tavernspiteschool.co.uk Hello again from Tavernspite School. We have enjoyed a very slow return to normal in recent months as the pandemic, hopefully, fades into the back of our minds. At this time our thoughts are with the people of the Ukraine and their desperate plight. Recently, we held a ‘wear yellow and blue’ day to raise money for the Ukrainian Humanitarian Appeal. By the amount raised, it was clear how much everyone wants to help the Ukrainian people at this time. On the theme of global support, this term pupils from the Federation of Tavernspite and Templeton Schools completed a challenge which has seen them collectively run the distance of 5,693 miles from Pembrokeshire to Tara Primary School in Rusizi District, Rwanda. The children would run a mile every morning before starting their lessons and learned the importance of developing their own fitness as well as supporting people from other countries. The aim of the challenge, which raised £800 in sponsorship, is to develop rugby in Rwanda through the charity Friends of Rwandan Rugby, through employing a rugby development officer to work across the Rusizi area of Rwanda, purchasing of additional rugby equipment and, finally, to support the development of rugby pitches and playing areas within the district. One of the key priorities in Tavernspite School this last year has been to support the emotional and mental health needs of its staff and pupils. Undoubtedly, the pandemic has had an impact on the wellbeing of many people, so we wanted to make sure that there is plenty of support and guidance in place. We created ‘TEaM – Tavernspite Emotional and Mental Health’, a group, including pupils and staff, that work together to support emotional wellbeing. Currently, they are writing some new documents, for example, ‘Ten Steps to Happiness’ and ‘Who do you turn to if you need help?’. We are looking forward to developing this important work further in the near future. As head teacher, I was very privileged this year to work with the Director of Education, Mr Steven Richards-Downes, and a group of colleague head teachers across the county, to set the values and vision for education in Pembrokeshire over the next ten years. This project, led by the consultancy company ISOS partnership, shared its final outcome with the education community throughout Pembrokeshire. Outdoor learning has always been extremely important in the development of our curriculum, so we were very proud this year to put another member of staff through the extensive Forest School leaders programme. This means that we can broaden the outdoor learning experiences that we offer our pupils and continue our role as sector leading school in this area. Another flagship area for our school is our sustainable schools and eco-work, which has been evaluated by the Eco-Schools Green Flag Team. We were delighted to hear that, for a record breaking time, our 7th Platinum Renewal has been successful. My congratulations particularly go to teacher and eco-leader, Miss Lucy Williams, the Eco-Committee and Mr Andy Dawe, Llanteg resident and school eco link governor.

18 Despite all the challenges, we still continued many of our regular events. At Harvest time, we enjoyed a ‘virtual’ Harvest Service in which every class performed an item which was recorded and posted onto our school Facebook page for our parents to enjoy. On Remembrance Day our pupils and staff observed a minute silence and read poems and prayers in their classrooms. Every single person showed complete respect and I was very proud of them for this. At Christmas the children delivered an outstanding virtual Christmas concert and, on St David’s Day, we managed to hold a ‘small’ Eisteddfod in the school hall, with the children proudly displaying their musical and artistic talents. We also celebrated World Book Day, World Food Day, Sport Relief and Children in Need in style; with lots of fun activities for the children and important funds raised at the same time. Thank you for taking the time to read our school news! If you wish to know anything else, please do not hesitate to contact me at school. Kevin Phelps, Headteacher STEPASIDE SCHOOL Acting Headteacher - Mrs K Chandler-Hall School - 01834 812764 [email protected] www.stepasideschool.co.uk TAIR NANT WILDLIFE GROUP & CRAFT CLASSES Dee 01994 453571 [email protected] Our first outing since lockdown was our Christmas Decorations Day in the Village Hall. It was ver y well attended, people made some beautiful wreaths and table decorations from the greenery we had all brought along. Christmas Eve saw sever al of us blowing away the cobwebs on a windy walk from Telpyn to Amroth, and back again. The bad weather in February made us postpone our Identifying Trees in Winter event. However , it did go ahead a couple of weeks later, and we looked at 20 species of trees growing locally. In March we walked fr om Mar r os to Telpyn along the beach; a lovely day. 9th April was the Dawn Chorus Meeting at the Woodland Trust wood in Llanteg. Up very early, we found 20 species of birds singing; a beautiful morning. Future events include: Beach Cleaning at Mar r os beach, a Dr agonfly day and a Fungus walk. Email Newsletters Want an email copy or know someone who does? Contact [email protected] or ring 831298.

19 AMROTH WARD COUNTY COUNCILLOR Tony Baron 831677 [email protected] For the past five years I have had the privilege of representing Amroth on Pembrokeshire County Council. I have found it both very rewarding and enjoyable. Although we have faced severe challenges, such as the Covid-19 Pandemic, and continue to face very difficult challenges, exacerbated by the impact of Russian aggression in the Ukraine, I am optimistic about the future of Pembrokeshire. There will no doubt be financial challenges, but we are blessed with an abundance of social capital. The response to the pandemic showed our community, and others, to be very caring and cooperative, setting up Good Neighbour Schemes and generally looking out for one-another. I have seen at first hand the dedication and adaptability of County Hall staff during the pandemic. More recently, the response of PCC staff to the severe storms at the beginning of the year demonstrated again the professionalism and dedication of the County’s workforce. Of course, there are areas of the Council’s operations that could and must be improved. However, under the new Chief Executive, Mr William Bramble, I expect that these areas will be addressed. Will Bramble is being well supported by Mr Richard Brown as Assistant Chief Executive. Richard Brown acted as Interim Chief Executive during the pandemic, marshalling the County’s resources to maintain essential services under difficult conditions. Whatever the make-up of the new Council, it is extremely important that Councillors are given the information and training they need to make fair and efficient decisions. There are many competing claims on the Council’s resources and getting the balance right is not easy. As a Councillor I have argued that it is essential that Councillors are given a full impact assessment on the consequences of raising Council Tax, especially during a time of rapidly rising inflation. There is a real prospect of stagflation (no growth coupled with high inflation), and it is essential that thorough consideration is given by the whole Council to the consequences of spending and tax decisions. This inevitably will require more work by Officers. With regard to spending, I hope that the new Council prioritises education. We have some excellent schools in Pembrokeshire, but others are in need of improvement. Much depends upon the quality of school leadership and, again, I am confident that the current improving trend in these schools will continue. Nevertheless, it is important that financial constraints do not hamper the good progress being made, or the efforts to help pupils to catch-up on education lost due to the pandemic. A good education should not be a post code lottery, and every child should receive the education required to help them fulfil their potential. After all, our children are our future.

20 Lastly, I would like to offer my fulsome congratulations to Alec Cormack on being elected as the County Councillor for the new Ward of Amroth and North Saundersfoot. I am certain Alec will be a conscientious and hard-working Councillor, diligently representing residents’ interests. I am very pleased that he also has education as a top priority. Tony Baron COUNTY COUNCILLOR ELECTION RESULT My name is Alec Cormack, and I have been elected as County Councillor for Amroth and Saundersfoot North. I’d like to thank everyone who voted in Thursday’s election. Whether you voted for me or not, I’m glad you exercised your democratic rights. As your councillor I will serve and represent every resident. In the Amroth half of the ward I succeed Tony Baron, who has worked diligently on behalf of residents for the last five years. Tony fought his campaign like the gentleman that he is. I think the result would have been far closer if he had not had to temporarily cease campaigning due to health issues. In the Saundersfoot half of the ward I succeed Phil Baker, who stood down at the last election. Phil has represented Saundersfoot on the Community Council, County Council and the National Park since 2008. A hugely respected figure, he has earned the right to spend more time with his wife. I have four big shoes to fill, and I pledge to do my best to represent Saundersfoot and Amroth residents’ interests. I will always be open, honest and truthful. I am proud to be a Liberal Democrat, but I will never be party political on the Council. I will consider all issues on their merits and work with all others for the good of Pembrokeshire. Splitting Saundersfoot into North and South wards caused a great deal of concern to many residents. I will do my best to work closely with Chris Williams, County Councillor for Saundersfoot South to convince people that two councillors are indeed better than one! I will answer all residents' queries promptly. I won’t promise the impossible, but I will try my best to find solutions to their problems. I will publish a quarterly Focus Newsletter communicating the work I am doing on behalf of residents and what is planned for the future. Thank you for putting your trust in me. Alec Cormack [email protected] 01834 855856

21 The Temple Bar Amroth Winner of Pembrokeshire’s Dog Friendly Award Open noon till late weekdays. Main menu served till 9pm all 7 days. 10 am till late weekends, breakfast served 10-12 noon. Take away available all day. Bingo Tuesdays & Quiz Wednesdays. 01834 812486 www.templebaramroth.co.uk and on Facebook EDGEY’S GARAGE - 01834 832945 To rear of Llanteg Filling Station 8-5pm Monday to Friday, 8-12 noon Saturday Full range of services for all makes of vehicle including Servicing, Welding, MOT Preparation, Tyres, Exhausts, Brakes and Diagnostics. Your car can be collected and delivered to your home. 24 Hour Breakdown Service - 07971 872112 - Thanks for all your continued support Amroth ARMS Open from 11am Tues to Sun. Coffee & bacon roll £5 11am-12noon Tues to Sat, Lunches 12-2.30pm Tues to Sun Evening meals 5.30-8pm Tues to Sat Sun roasts 12-2.30pm (takeaway roasts also available) Call us on 01834 812480 and follow us on Facebook Tenby Tourers Open 7 days a week 07769 118170 or Crofty, Llanteg SA67 8QE 01834 831900 Caravan Sales/Repairs, Caravan & Camping Accessory Shop Why not visit our newly refurbished awning showroom? www.tenbytourers.co.uk Want an Advert? Llanteg Fitness Spin Doctor Bike Repairs A small box like the A local gym offering ones on the right is classes 3 evenings a (Llanteg) only £10 for two editions, while the week. Fully qualified larger ones above are Contact Emma to £20 for two editions. discuss classes and your CYTECH Master Contact Ruth on personal objectives on Technician. 831298 or email Facebook ‘Llanteg Over 20 years experience. ruthroberts123 Fitness’ or call All jobs accepted. @gmail.com Local collection and drop off 07526 530 330 available free of charge. Call 07961 108009 Email [email protected] Local Businesses - Many thanks for your continued support.

22 Stepaside Coachworks Ltd Accident Repair Centre Narberth Pembs SA67 8JN [email protected] 01834 812491 Kevin Lewis, Brook View, Llanteg Plumbing & Heating Engineer Baxi, Worcester, LPG, Service Maintenance, Static Caravans, General Plumbing & Heating Landlord’s Gas Safety Certificates (Gas Safe 219152) 07791 345964 The Smugglers Bar & Grill - Amroth Serving delicious homemade food and drinks ALL DAY, with daily specials also available. Outside seating with panoramic sea views - no reservations. Indoor seating available by reservation or a walk-in basis. Also now doing a TAKEAWAY service. Contact us for further information, general enquiries or to book/order. Menu at smugglersamroth.co.uk Amroth, Narberth, SA678ND. (01834) 812100. [email protected] Short Cutz Unisex Hair Salon, Llanteg 831113 Thank you for your custom and enjoy the Jubilee celebrations LOCAL HONEY FOR SALE Hard to remember what is happening and when? Mike & Caz at Little Garness Receive a Monthly Mailing List of Set or clear, can deliver, 5 star rating Llanteg Events. 07903859515, [email protected] Contact [email protected] with your email. or via Facebook Covid-19 - bank transfer where possible AMROTH GOOD NEIGHBOURS During these changeable times we are still keeping the Good Neighbours Scheme going. The website is there both for those who need help and those who feel they can offer some sort of assistance - hopefully it will not be needed! Please visit: amr othgoodneighbour s.wales Email: suppor t@amr othgoodneighbour s.wales Tel: 01834 855808.

23 ST ELIDYR’S CHURCH, AMROTH Val Beynon 813091 [email protected] There is a Sunday service on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month at 9am Rev’d Steven Brett - r evstevebr [email protected] Churchwardens: Charles Carter, 01834 831223, [email protected] Lianne Harbord, 01834 831522, [email protected] AROUND THE VILLAGE Village Signs & Old Names Last winter we had four new signs put up around the village by the Community Council - these were to record locally used historical names. But these are not the only local names that might have been dying out. Do you know where any of these are: Pencilvania Corner, Peggy Roger’s Corner, Norton Shute, Roman Road, Grassy Lane and the Crossland’s Road? We have recorded as many places as we could at www.llantegmap.blogspot.com Crunwere Churchyard Maintenance A great job has been done during the winter and spring up at Crunwere Church (St Elidyr). Four volunteers; Sue & Roy James, Alan Jones and Andy Dawe, have done an amazing job on the large churchyard, so much appreciation to them all for their hard work up there. This is an ongoing project to keep the yard clear and accessible. We have some helpers, but if anyone else is interested in coming along and adding to our Crunwere Church Yard team, then please do contact [email protected] (831468).

24 Welsh Craft Arts – Handcrafted Gifts for all Occasions Welsh Craft Arts offers a unique range of handcrafted products designed for all occasions and special events. Most of our products can be personalised to match your individual needs. We pride ourselves in ensuring that we only use the finest quality materials and traditional handcraft skills. For more information about our product range, please review our online shop or contact us for an informal chat. Web site: www.welshcraftarts.co.uk Tel: 01834831248 or 07531439513. Malcolm Thomas Plumbing & Heating - Leadwork & Roofing Including complete bathroom and kitchen fitting service No job too small Tel 07791 106447 [email protected] GREENACRE MARKET GARDEN Fruit & Veg Boxes Available See Facebook for further information or ring Sola 07563 900306 Our honesty box is inside the building at the gate - stay safe. 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 HORSEMANSTONE Amroth Road SA67 8QJ 4 Star Guesthouse and also Holiday Cottage For more information, please ring Anna on 01834 831737 Businesses and Adverts: much appreciation to all the local businesses who continue to support this publication.