Llanteg Newsletter Spring 2014

24 With the centenary of the beginning of the First World War falling in 2014 we thought it fitting to remember those men from the village who died during the What’s On conflict. Fuller biographies are at www.llantegremembrance.blogspot.co.uk Ludchurch Show Men of the parish and district who died in the Great War 1914-18 This will be held at Llanteg Hall on Friday 1st August. If you wish to know about the categories and enter, or just come along to see the exhibits, William Davies, Private, please get further details from Mabel Roch on 01834 831693. ‘Bevelin’ Died 9 October 1917 Get-Together Night at Wanderer’s Rest Buried at Butts New Cemetery, Polygon Wood, Belgium. The next Get-Together night has been arranged for Saturday 31st May from 7.30pm onwards when there will also be some Oldies and Goldies music—bring your own drinks Hugh Slader Glanville, Private, and some nibbles to share. Theri— [email protected] ‘Lanteg’ Died 11th November 1917 Interested in Knitting or Crochet? Come to Knit & Natter Buried at Beersheba War Cemetery, Israel. Caz Phillips and Jill Chatwin would like to set up a little knitting and John Lloyd, Private, crochet group, Knit & Natter—for all abilities—just to meet up for a Eglwys Cummin (married a Llanteg girl) chat while crafting and to share ideas. Died 10th November 1918 If you are interested can you please contact Jill 831142 or Buried at Lovett, Alberta, Canada. Caz 07903859515. Venue and time to be decided. You can also buy your wool locally now too—see Emily’s advert below. The 75th Anniversary of the start of the Second World War also falls in 2014: Emily's hand knitted hats, snoods, gifts and wool shop Men of the parish and district who died in the Second World War 1939-45 Emily Clark, Proprietor Emily’s Funky Knit Shop at James Edgar John Mason, Stoker, Amroth Bay Holidays, Amroth Ruelwall Narberth SA67 8PR Died 14th June 1944 07823696966 Lost at sea. www.emilysfunkyknits.com @emilysknits www.facebook.com/emilysfunkyknits [email protected] If you have any Llanteg related news or congratulations that you wish to be included in the next issue of the Newsletter please get in touch. We can only include what we get to hear about! 01834 831298 or [email protected]

2 23 After some weeks he returned to Pembrokeshire but before resuming his For Crunwere Parish & outlying properties police career was detailed to proceed with his military unit to Ireland during the ‘Black & . Tan’ era before eventually being discharged from military service. Constable James resumed his police career in Pembrokeshire, serving in Haverfordwest, Compiler Ruth Roberts, Sandy Grove: [email protected] 01834 831298 Fishguard, Goodwick, Neyland, Narberth and Pembroke Dock before retiring in 1939 on a pension of £140 per annum. On more than one occasion he recalled cycling from Narberth Proof Reader Ruth Webb, Furzy Park to Carmarthen to collect a prisoner and returning on the train with his captive. Apparently Distributors Members of Hall Committee in order to save expense he was not permitted the ‘luxury’ of travelling both ways by train. Yes, I feel proud of my grandfather and of his achievements and ordeals throughout life. Published May and November—FREE to each household He was a man of great character, kindness and warmth and through it all never bore a Funded by Hall Committee and advertisements grudge or animosity against his adversaries and remained a strong member of the chapels in his respective communities and an active participant in the rural life of Pembrokeshire. Advertise £10 per small box (£20 large box) for two issues Undoubtedly many families have connections with the Great War which caused so much DISCLAIMER Any business advertised does not imply a recommendation suffering and heartache and was predicted to bring about the end of conflict between Next Deadline for Autumn/Winter 2014 issue—15th October nations. Autumn Delivery by mid-November 2014 Unfortunately human conflict has continued on a global and national scale with total and On Web www.llanteg-village.co.uk Printers Clayton’s Business Machines, Cold Blow, Narberth 01834 860013. lasting harmony perhaps being an unrealistic attainment. But that of course must continue 3/4/5 - Tributes CONTENTS 14 - Council News to be the ultimate aim. If not what has all the suffering achieved? 6 - Some Businesses 15/16/17 - Tavernspite School 7/8/9 - Village Hall & 18 - Badgers & Llanteg Bowls Surely there must be a peaceful alternative, but will it ever be a total and lasting reality? Community Association 19 - Congratulations 10 - Wanderer’s Rest 20/21- About Your Village John James 11 - 100 Club 22/23 - Family Recollections 12/13 - History Society & M.U. 24 - What’s On AMROTH BAY HOLIDAYS Thanks to those Safety-First STABLEROOM Friends or relatives visiting but not sure where to stay? who made a Try a luxury caravan holiday: CH/DG, Sat TV, etc Driving Tuition Friendly Four Star B&B Book on behalf of your friends or relatives and get donation towards Low-cost intensive Quiet rural location an additional 10% discount. this Newsletter— We are on Long Lane between Llanteg and Amroth seafront. lessons Llanteg & Tavernspite 01834 831259 you know who www.amrothbay.co.uk - [email protected] you are! 831841 Jeanne & Malcolm Brewin If you have relatives that would like to be near you more often than an occasional holiday why not suggest they buy a holiday caravan at Amroth Bay? 34 weeks of the year for the price of 1 short 01834 831841 family holiday abroad! www.stableroom.co.uk Newsletter Archives Amroth Good HOME BOARDING JusT Home HORSEMANSTONE Rose Park Neighbours Scheme FOR DOGS Friends Back copies of our Amroth Road Organic Farm Newsletters to Spring (Covers the Llanteg area) Doesn’t your dog deserve a Pet Sitting, Odd Jobs or SA67 8QJ 2008 are available to holiday too? Home from Maintenance overseen while Lamb view on the Llanteg Ring 07845 026991 home (no kennels) you are away or at work or 4 Star Guesthouse Village website: and also Holiday Cottage Shop Open llanteg-village.co.uk or visit Dilys Jenkinson for local Holiday homes. amrothgoodneighbours For more information 831111 01834 831326 07964 775006 please ring Anna on www.roseparkorganicfarm .blogspot.co.uk 07807186342 01834 831737 .co.uk

22 3 Centenary of First World War—Family Reflections Roy James 831468 [email protected] by John James of Hafod Haf Bill Daly I thought it appropriate that our Newsletter should contain some reference to the First Bill, a resident of Summerhill, passed away in November 2013. World War which officially commenced with hostilities between Britain and Germany on 4th Well known in Llanteg for his gardening work and the immaculate way he always August 1914. Thereafter of course many other countries became involved with harsh and presented the cemetery and woodland at Zoar Chapel of Rest, Bill’s love of the catastrophic physical and mental consequences. The actual reality of that horrendous countryside and nature was apparent in all his work. Bill is greatly missed by his conflict affected millions of people on an individual and lasting basis. colleagues at E.C.Thomas & Son and by his many friends around the village. I hope I will be forgiven for indulging in my chosen subject and for providing ‘verbal rhetoric’ which is very much of a personal nature and commenced in the year 1891. My Ruth Roberts grandfather, David Sydney James, who died in 1988 at the age of 97, had what I considered to be a life filled with the delights of happiness and the tragedy of despair. His Mildred Doreen James father was a farm worker who was employed on the same farm near Pembroke for an unbroken period of 55 years, providing a stable background for a large family of 12 Mrs Mildred James, Kilgetty, mother of John James of Hafod Haf, Llanteg, passed away children. peacefully on 16th March 2014. In 1907 at the age of 16 young ‘Sid’ left his homeland and trekked east to the far distant Mildred was a lovely lady, a wonderful mother, grandmother and great grandmother and lands of Kidwelly to seek employment in the nearby colliery and tin works. He worked although she will be greatly missed, she left many very treasured memories. underground for a number of years and in 1911 applied to join the Carmarthen Borough Police. He was unsuccessful; and received a letter, still in my possession, that there was John James no vacancy for a constable. However he remained determined to pursue his ambition to join the Police Service and in 1912 applied to join the Pembrokeshire Constabulary. This Glenys Jones time his application was successful and in November 1913 he left Kidwelly and returned to his native Pembrokeshire as a police constable. Glenys Jones passed away on December 24th at the age of 89 years. Originally from In the meantime Sid married his long standing sweetheart Sarah Jane who was also Pontyberem and Tumble in the Gwendraeth Valley Glenys was always involved in the brought up with strong farming connections in a farm near Castlemartin, now demolished chapel as a youngster and took an active part in eisteddfods, choirs, reciting and drama. and part of the military training area. She worked for Dyfed Seeds in Carmarthen for quite a few years before beginning her farming life with husband Roger. She had two children, Malvena and Eleri. They moved to As the war progressed Constable D.S.James No. 75 Castle Ely Mill and later Upper Castle Ely. was drafted into military service and became a As soon as she moved down to the area Glenys looked for a chapel to worship in and it Bombardier in the Royal Artillery. Much to his dismay was during this time that Glenys became a member of Llanteg Mountain Chapel where his police career was ‘put on hold’ and with an even she worshipped for many years and helped her husband who became its Secretary. greater ordeal he had to leave his wife and baby Glenys involved herself in chapel life and was a Sunday School teacher for many years. daughter, my mother, for active service, most notably She enjoyed baking, knitting, reading and also wrote many prayers for the services in in the Battle on the Somme which claimed so many Llanteg; sometimes even leading the services. Glenys also encouraged her daughters to lives. Some years before his death he handed me his take part in eisteddfods with the schools. war medals and the helmet worn during the Somme Glenys continued helping Roger farm until they retired and moved to Llwyngwair, Red and other conflict areas. He could re-live his Roses, where they enjoyed retirement after working hard on the farms. experiences with intricate detail and had the ability to Glenys’s health began to deteriorate in the last two years after the death of her husband captivate the imagination and bring to reality those Roger and daughter Malvena and she eventually moved briefly to Dol Y Felin in St.Clears. dreadful events of yesteryear. Sometimes emotions She will be very much missed by her daughter Eleri, son in law Bryan and her two and his inner thoughts would cause him to pause grandchildren, Elin and Adam. momentarily. At the end of the war he returned home but was sent Eleri John to Scotland to convalesce with extreme trauma and severe diabetes, the latter remaining with him for life.

4 21 Alan Mason Poppy Collections Passed away on 18th March 2014, aged 70. A huge ‘well done’ to Tony and Margaret of Norton Lodge for collecting an Alan was born in 1943 at the family farm of ‘Ruel Wall’ in amazing sum for the British Legion Poppy Appeal last November. Margaret and the village of Llanteg. Alan was not quite 1 year old, and Tony Brinsden would like to thank the people of Llanteg for their generosity his younger sister Barbara Ann was about to be born in a towards last years Poppy Appeal when £436 was collected. Said Tony ‘Mr few months, when tragically their father James Edgar Pearson (the local organiser) said in his letter to the press that he didn’t know what John Mason was killed in the D-Day landings in June our secret was. I can tell him we don’t have a secret but what we do have are 1944. Alan grew up happily with his Grandparents at extremely generous people who are happy to support the Poppy Appeal by putting Ruel Wall and later farmed there. their hands in their pockets and giving generously for such a deserving cause’. His mother Eileen married again and Alan had two step Previous years’ figures: 2012 – £457.70; 2011 – £359.61; 2010 – £422.63; 2009 brothers; Vaughan and Derek. – £509.69; 2008 – £427.00. So in the last six years over £2,600 has been Alan was Chairman of the Llanteg Young Farmers Club, collected for this worthy cause—a fantastic achievement for such a small and and as well as farming Alan had started agricultural scattered village and a testament to Tony and Margaret’s conscientiousness. contracting around Pembrokeshire when he met Caroline. In 1965 they eloped to Scotland and were happily married for 49 years. Turbines In 1969 they were blessed with a very special son called Andrew. After farming and contracting for many years, the farm was sold, Alan and Carol then built a 13/0920/PA Turbine, land west of Crunwere House refused by the Planning bungalow called ‘Carlands’ in part of one of the fields. Alan then retrained as a Motor Committee 08/04/14. Mechanic and worked from home doing motor repairs so that he could be on hand to help care 12/0795/PA identical to 13/0920/PA refused by the Planning Committee 3/10/13. for his son Andrew. Appealed against the decision. Alan was a devoted father and a loving caring husband, he worked very hard and enjoyed his NP13/0216 Trelessy Turbine refused by the National Park, appealed to the work. Alan never said anything bad about anyone, he had a heart of gold, and a generous Planning Inspectorate and refused 03/04/14. A public hearing regarding the nature, and would always help if he could. Trelessy Farm wind turbine was held in Llanteg Hall on 5/3/2014. In a home full of love Alan was very happy and content and was always smiling. His close family meant everything to him. Losing his father when so small created a special New Roadsign and Surfaces bond with his sister Barbara, and a very deep special relationship with his son Andrew. He loved the community of Llanteg where he had so many friends and where he happily lived A sign was unveiled west of Middleton on the A477 just and worked for 70 years. before Easter to coincide with the opening of the Red Roses When growing up he attended Crunwere Church and rang the bell, and was only too happy bypass on 16th April. with son Andrew to ring in the New Year at the Millennium and was the last one to do so. Alan enjoyed playing darts and was captain of the local darts team for quite a few years. Also a lovely new road surface down Alan had a really good sense of humour, and really enjoyed a good joke. He often jokingly from the Folly Crossroads past Zoar looked in the obituary column of the local paper and said if he was not in it he would be alright Chapel to Stanwell Corner was finished for another week!! Alan also said that he thought Stewart was driving past slower lately and in April. eyeing him up!! He thoroughly enjoyed his holidays in Scotland and visited quite a few distilleries over the Crofty Nurseries and Garden Centre years and had acquired a collection of malt whisky, which he jokingly claimed was to be for his Wake!! Paul and Nikki would like to thank everyone for their custom over the last 25 His happy, friendly, caring nature will be sadly missed, he helped create so many happy years. memories too beautiful to forget. The garden centre site has now been sold to Tenby Tourers with a Caravan Sales His love and happiness for life will live on in our hearts for ever. and Camping Accessory Shop which is now open. Carol Mason ‘We would like to stress that we will still be living at Crofty and will concentrate on running our busy coffee shop, caravan site and garden contracting business.’

20 5 Missing From Llanteg Park Since 2013 Francis Stanley Robbins Ava - female ginger cat - chipped but no collar. Has Passed away 26th June 2013 aged 59 years. been missing since the end of November and answers Frank, as he was known, and his wife Jean moved down to to the name of Bean. Any information please ring Jill Llanteg Park from the West Midlands over 10 years ago. on 831142. Frank loved Amroth and worked as a builder and doing any sort of DIY jobs, later working with Simon Egginton. Spare Stamps or Knitting? Frank was a well known member of the community, enjoying his darts games with the Wanderer’s Rest, and will be very sadly Hebron Chapel in Saundersfoot collect knitted or crochet missed. squares which are made into blankets to go abroad; they also Belated condolences to his wife Jean, son Paul and partner Kay collect used stamps. in Sheffield and son Wayne, his wife Kerri and grandson Joel in If you have any please contact Jill Chatwin on 831142. Neyland. Jean would like to thank all her neighbours for their help during her bereavement and also Moved Footpath all those who kindly donated to the Paul Sartori Foundation and Cancer Research. A new swing gate was installed to Ruth Roberts service the footpath that was moved slightly to the east from Crofty Nursery Condolences last autumn. This path crosses the field and then joins the path behind the We have just heard news of the death of Mr Joseph Kenneth Lloyd of Crunwere Close Village Hall. who passed away on 14th April, so condolences to his family. The council cleared the path very well by cutting down overhanging branches Ruth Roberts etc behind the hall, but the next thing we knew was that the path was roped off with red tape on the Donations in Memory A477 and also by Hillcrest as being unsafe because of ‘Health and Safety’ as there is a sink hole in the field. Francis Stanley Robbins—£215 for the Paul Sartori Foundation. Marjorie Anne Phillips, Templeton—£1,240 for the Chemotherapy Day Unit Wild Ducks Appeal and Cystic Fibrosis. Mr Lake of Awel Y Mor has two families of wild ducks who have taken up residence E. C. Thomas & Son at his pond—both producing large families of ducklings. One family has 10 ducklings and the other 15. They have two purpose built houses to accommodate them and Independent Family Funeral were very happy to move in. Directors Est 1956 Last year a family of ducks were so friendly they would come up to the back door to be fed. Zoar Chapel Funeral Home Woodland Garden of Remembrance Footpaths Pre-Paid Funeral Plans A great job has been done of clearing the footpaths along the A477 in Memorial Masons April—in parts they are almost double the width now that the debris of vegetation and broken bottles has been removed. Llanteg 01834 831876 Pembroke Dock 01646 682680 [email protected] www.ecthomasandson.co.uk

6 19 HIGH NOON STORES Ruth Roberts 831298 [email protected] Llanteg Filling Station Congratulations to John and Hazel James of Hafod Haf on the birth of their first Your local shop for all grandson, Joshua, on 5th February. your day to day needs Also congratulations to Kaylee and Paul of Oaklands House on the birth of a baby girl on Open 6am – 10pm 3rd May, a sister for Millie and born on her birthday! 7 days a week Well done to Jane Baron of Llanteglos who sang in the chorus with Milford Operatic Convenience Store: Society in their production of ‘All 4 One’ in March. Their next production will be \"Anything Groceries, Papers, Off Licence, Petrol, Cash Machine, Payzone. Goes\" at the Torch in March of 2015. Chris James Birthdays and Anniversaries Carpentry & Joinery All aspects of carpentry undertaken. Happy 45th Birthday to Andrew Mason of Carlands for 17th May. Belated Birthday wishes to Graham Mortimer of Lansdowne on his 88th Birthday on 11th April and to Flooring. Decking. Fencing. Ronnie Glanville who was 92 on 15th April. Also Birthday greetings to Jean Mortimer 1st & 2nd Fix Carpentry. of Lansdowne for her 82nd Birthday on 2nd September. Kitchen fitting specialist Golden Wedding Congratulations to Winifred Elizabeth Lewis & Eric Richard John Tunster of Beech Lea who were married at St Elidyrs Crunwere on 5th Sept 1964. Also roofing work No job too small Britain’s Oldest Driving Instructor Comes From Llanteg For a reliable and friendly service and free quote call Mrs Laura Thomas (née Davies) was born at Stanwell in 1919. Laura’s sister, Alice 07970 750305 Brinsden, ran the village Post Office from Stanwell at one time but it was her brother Bob who had a garage in Whitland who started Laura’s passion for driving. Architectural Services Laura had her first car in 1938 and has been a driving instructor since the age of 18. In 1951 Laura moved to Pembroke Dock and, although intending to stop teaching, and New Build, Conversions, Extensions, Planning Application Drawings, having never advertised, she was inundated with pupils and has never stopped Forms, Documents and management. working. For work samples Google: - Always teaching without dual controls, Laura has never had an accident and Atlas & Partners Planning Consultancy now at the age 94 has taught over 1000 pupils. Lowest prices – highest quality Laura is now becoming famous with TV and radio interviews, and will be on the ‘Tonight’ Initial consultation free programme with Trevor McDonald on May 15th. T: 01834 831855 M: 07810 891375 E: [email protected] The Grocer Gold Awards 2014 CAD tuition offered Design your home 2D and 3D Well done to High Noon Stores who are one of the finalists in The Grocer Gold Awards 2014 Independent Retail Chain category. Home Improvements The final is on the 10th June at the Guildhall, London—so good luck! Plumbing. Heating. Bathrooms. Building Services. Handyman. No Job too small—FREE quotes Call Ian on 07811 193491 or 01834 831104

18 7 Neville Ruff 812605[email protected] Sue James 831468 [email protected] Meet on Tuesdays & Fridays 7.00pm at Llanteg Hall Hall Hire This season is still ongoing and so far the Badgers reached the final of the South Pembrokeshire Shield, which we won last year. This year we lost in the final on the Would you like to hire the village hall for an event or function? last end. In the main Pembrokeshire League we finished 4th in a very competitive Charges include heating and electricity: league in which some of the very best teams in Wales compete. The Presidents league saw the Badgers on top for most of the season but it needed good results from Please contact the Hall Secretary:- the last three games, all away, to finish on top. With all the players involved Sue James, Meadowcroft, Llanteg (01834 831468) producing first class bowls we managed to stay on top and so improve on our second [email protected], place last year and win this league. At present we are in two semi-finals; the Bisley If unavailable contact:- Munt Cup and the Pauline Thomas Cup. For Pembrokeshire County team we have Andy & Ruth Webb, Furzy Park, Llanteg (01834 831452) two players still involved, Hazel Wadey and Bob Wood, and so the season rolls on. [email protected] During the summer we will have club nights on a Tuesday so if anyone wishes to try short mat bowling come along and give it a try. Simon Egginton Neville Simon’s Building Services General Builder, Plastering, Blocking, Rendering, Carpentry, Peter Walker 811160 [email protected] Meet on Mondays & Thursdays 7.00pm at Llanteg Hall Kitchens & Bathrooms, New Builds & Extensions No job too small—FREE estimates. After a difficult season we have finished in sixth place in the South Call 07870 395011 or 01834 831719 Pembrokeshire Short Mat Bowls League. Clearly we would like to do better than this next season. We hope to have a reorganisation at our AGM which comes up shortly but what we greatly need is new club members, so if you would like to try your hand please come along on a Monday or Thursday evening at 7pm. You will have three evenings free of charge and that even includes tea and biscuits! Peter Any local news? Let us know.

8 17 Amelia’s Yoga For Children We were very proud of four of our oldest pupils who laid a wreath at the Narberth Cenotaph on behalf of Tavernspite Community School on Remembrance Day. In addition Sensory Stay and Play Time a very special Remembrance Day assembly was held at school in which a one minute Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday at Llanteg Hall silence was observed by all staff and children. (term time) We passed on our congratulations to Mr. David Emanuel, Royal Clothing Designer, who 10:30am—12:00pm recently became a finalist in the ITV programme, ‘I am a Celebrity....Get me out of here!’ £5 per child, £1 for siblings Mr. Emanuel’s sister-in-law Mrs. Emanuel is one of our teachers at school. Sensory Play Sessions for babies and toddlers (under 4s). Our whole school community are very grateful to Jane and Roger Harries of the Amroth Each session includes music making, singing, circle time Arms who decided this year to nominate Tavernspite School as their chosen charity to games and parachute games, bubbles, balloons and time to play and explore with the fundraise through a number of events including the New Years Day Swim and Pub Quiz. A soft play and ball pool, and in the sensory den. very brave well done to all the parents, children and friends who joined me for the dip There will be a story at the end for the older children. which was pretty challenging to say the least, especially with the high winds and massive (Tea and coffee for mums too!) waves. We had loads of fun with everyone dressed up in a James Bond theme. We were delighted to receive a cheque for an incredible £1109 which will be used to buy new laptop Amelia’s qualifications include a BSc Honours in computers for the children. Childhood and Youth Studies, and Promoting Public Our pupils thoroughly enjoyed a ‘China day’ extravaganza. Organised by Dyffryn Taf Health, an NVQ 3 in Early Years and Education, and School, Whitland, a team of Chinese teachers came to school; they performed the Lion YogaKidz and Yoga Toddlers teaching certificates. Dance in the hall and held Chinese workshops including paper cutting, Ta’i Chi, Chinese food ceremony and Chinese language class. For more info call Amelia on 01834 832963 or 07970526560 We are very proud of our very high standards of teaching www.bigplaynarberth.co.uk and also on Facebook and learning. The quality of our pupils’ work and Booking is essential. outstanding teaching is often used as an exemplar to other schools. We were delighted this year when two of External and Internal Maintenance at Village Hall our teachers, Mrs. Arthur, Deputy Head and Mr. Lopez, Senior Manager were selected as Lead Practitioners. The date for retouching the damaged internal paintwork, general maintenance and Their selection is an even greater achievement when you weeding will be Saturday 24th or 31st May from 10am to 12.30pm. consider that only four teachers were selected from Pembrokeshire, two of these being Neville kindly offered help from the Badgers Bowls team at last November’s meeting Mrs. Arthur and Mr. Lopez. Their role will be to provide examples of excellent practice to which is much appreciated. schools across Pembrokeshire. Extra help from anyone who can spare a few hours is much appreciated so please We had a great time celebrating World Book Day. The children contact Sue if you are able to pop in to assist this community tidy-up. looked wonderful dressed up as their favourite characters. Everyone had the chance to show off their costumes in a special Old School Garden and Claypits assembly. There were also a number of activities throughout the day including story reading sessions with the older pupils reading A general tidy up was made on Sunday 27th April when a few people got together to to the younger children in our school. help maintain this community area. Once again if you can spare any time to help with weeding etc please get in touch— Thank you for taking the time to read our school news! we welcome any assistance. If you wish to know anything else please do not hesitate to contact me at school. Guided Walk in the Bosherston/Stackpole Area Kevin Phelps, Jill Chatwin will contact the National Park about this. If Haydn Garlick is not able to lead the walk, she will contact someone else. Headteacher More details will follow when we have a confirmed date.

16 9 .As I competed in Ironman Wales in September I was very touched and truly humbled by the Heating Oil Thefts efforts many of our school families made by displaying banners and supporting me and the other competitors in less than perfect weather. It was such a brilliant day and the support was Be aware of your oil levels and check frequently. absolutely fantastic. Where possible keep your levels low and the same when refilling. The oldest pupils spent an enjoyable, challenging and exciting week at the residential Speak to your supplier with regards to a more frequent but smaller delivery. Pembrokeshire Adventure Centre, sometimes known as Watersports in Pembroke Dock. They If you have a plastic tank, consider erecting fencing around the tank with one end had the experience of canoeing, kayaking, sailing, raft building and other exciting team building hinged and locked for filling purposes. The fencing should be fixed to solid posts activities in generally good weather! They learnt so much and had a brilliant week. and should be set off the tank approx. 12 inches on all sides. The same type of Our cross-country team enjoyed a really successful afternoon at both the Oakwood and fencing should be fixed to the top as well. Dyfed Cross-Country Championships in Carmarthen. Our team all performed brilliantly with If you have a steel tank, then fit a quality anti-cut close-shackled padlock. between 100-150 runners in each race and we secured many top ten places. We were very If you have outside security lighting, then please ensure that the system works and proud of everyone who took part and represented our school. that the light sensors have been adjusted correctly to detect movement. Our school swimming team entered the Urdd Gala at Haverfordwest Pool. They did extremely well with a number of excellent top ten performances. They also entered the Narberth and PACT Meeting District Junior Schools Swimming Gala Final where they won the trophy for second best performing team. Come and join our monthly Police And Communities Together meeting, held 1st Congratulations to our football team who entered the Tenby Family of Schools tournament Monday of every month 7.00pm in Saundersfoot Regency Hall. recently. They played some excellent football and reached the final where they were narrowly The PACT is very well attended, with up to 20 members of the village and beaten 1-0 by Tenby Juniors in a very close match. Our girls and boys football teams entered surrounding area joining in and kindly raising any issues and concerns they have the Urdd Football Competition at Ysgol Brynconin, Llandisilio. Both teams played excellent about the local area. football and reached the final on the day, narrowly missing out on a place in the county Final. Guest speakers regularly attend these meetings and offer insight into a variety of Our Year 5 class worked with the environmental arts organisation, ‘Sculpture by the Sea’ to current affairs and projects that may affect Saundersfoot, Stepaside, Amroth, produce a selection of batik artwork from the Home and Away Bio-diversity Project. The project Llanteg, Carew, Sageston, Creselly, East Williamston, St Florence, Manorbier compared the bio-diversity in India and nearer to home at Colby Woodland Gardens. The and Jameston. batiks were displayed in Tenby Museum throughout November. Anyone is welcome to attend these meetings. The more the merrier! Children in Need day was recognised with a number of exciting activities and some very interesting hair styles in our ‘bad hair’ day in school. The decision was made to share the Your Community Officer proceeds equally between Children In Need and the Philippines Disaster, £560 was raised altogether. 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10 15 Wanderer’s Rest -- Live Lively Music Headteacher—Kevin Phelps School—01834 831691 [email protected] The Wanderer’s Rest Inn was toasty-warm – and not just from the log-burning stove that Tony Baron had stoked-up in the afternoon before The Beatles’ Theme Evening, We had a lovely Harvest Service in school with all the children performing harvest songs from plentiful logs recycled from those poor storm-damaged trees around Llanteglos and poems. There was an incredibly generous display of produce on our Harvest Table Estate. which was distributed to a number of senior citizens and residential homes in the local Already at 7pm there were friendly faces mingling around the upstairs bar, laying out community and beyond. tables of delicious home-made cakes and cold-cuts, as fans took their refreshments to Our School Choir have been very busy. They sang Harvest songs and Christmas carols seats in the Children’s Snag and Stage-room while the band did their final sound to open the Lampeter Velfrey Christmas Fayre, they brought Christmas cheer to the checks. residents of Waungron Residential Home and St. David’s Avenue in Whitland and had the Beatles’ Goldies played through the Bar sound-system behind animated greetings and wonderful experience of performing with the Whitland and District Male Voice Choir at our conversations round the glowing log-burner; it was approaching show-time. Theri Christmas fete. If that wasn’t enough, they sang Christmas Carols for the local senior Bailey called for a moment’s quiet, to introduce herself and the theme of the evening, citizens at Christmas time and Welsh songs at St. David’s Day for the ‘The St. Clears Old and then invited everyone to introduce themselves and say a few words about where Age Pensioners Group’. In all performances the children were absolutely brilliant and a they live and what they do. It’s surprising how many live as neighbours but had yet to credit to the school. meet; well done Theri! Thanks, too, from everyone to Ruth for making this and other The youngest children performed their Christmas play ‘ABC Nativity’ and did an local news regularly available in the Llanteg Newsletter. outstanding job telling ‘The greatest story ever told’ accompanied by wonderful singing By the way, although the musical side of the evening went very well – Theri and Tom, and drama. The audiences were completely entranced by the quality of performance. and their children Hannah and Malachi ran the Big-Screen projector of the The junior children received an extremely warm welcome at St. Peter’s Church, Lampeter Beatles’ sing-along lyrics (for those who didn’t know them by heart), Jane’s Mum Velfrey to hold their Christmas Carol Service. The children performed brilliantly to a full Georgina (93!) on synth-and-keyboards; Theri, Producer, Agent, Lead lady-vocal, and audience singing the traditional Christmas Carols interspersed with readings to tell the 12-String-Pete, vocals and guitars – we could do with a good PA system (if anyone story of the birth of Jesus. Throughout the services all our pupils successfully used has any band-things ‘up-in-the-loft’, or sound-amp equipment to loan). They need to ‘Signalong’ (a form of sign language) whilst singing beautifully which truly shows their be able to hear The Band upstairs above the bar-noise! talents and is a wonderful spectacle to experience. Meanwhile, enquiries are already coming in – ‘when is the next one?’ - for another Shakespeare came to Tavernspite School as the oldest pupils captivated their families musical evening; this time (suggested) of Oldies-and-Goldies, to be announced for in a brilliant performance of Macbeth. The children’s costumes and excellent some time in May (31st) – please send in your requests and we’ll do our best to Shakespearean acting together with the dramatic lighting and sound effects resulted in a include them. memorable performance. To celebrate St. David’s Day we had a very enjoyable Eisteddfod with the children All the best competing in a number of competitions. The musical items and poetry recitals performed on the day were once again of a very high standard and the children clearly enjoyed Theri’s Band performing. In the week preceding, the children’s art and craft entries were judged by local artists Colin and Tina Lewis of Penderry Farm. The exceptional quality of the work made Editor—There was also a very successful Carol get-together their job extremely difficult. before Christmas so keep your eyes out for future events We finished the Eisteddfod with the traditional Crowning and Chairing of the Bard who posted on notice boards. were recognised for their excellent poetry writing skills. The poetry was judged by former Tavernspite teacher, Miss Wynne Jones. Pembrokeshire Caravan Care The winning art entries and musical/recital performances were displayed and performed at our Cawl a Chan evening which was very well supported by friends and families. 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14 11 831775 [email protected] Andy Webb 01834 831452 [email protected] You have probably all read in the local press, and indeed in Private Eye if you read it, £12 to join for a year (April—March). 50% for prize money and 50% is for Hall funds. of the shenanikins going on in Pembrokeshire County Council at the moment. I am very glad that I am a totally independent (dictionary definition) member and not a 4th draw—drawn at Hall Committee Meeting on 6th November: member of the ruling independent plus political group (IPPG). Whilst there are some £25 — Graham & Rose Gammon—number 7 fine Councillors who are members of the IPPG it seems that when it comes to voting £15 — Ruth Roberts—number 88 in the Chamber they are unable to think for themselves and join in the block vote. £10 — John Lewis-Tunster—number 14 This is exactly what happened when I, with a number of opposition Councillors, put in 5th draw—drawn at Hall Meeting on 15th January: Notices of Motion of No Confidence in the Chief Executive, Bryn Parry Jones, and £25 — Mr & Mrs Hinman—number 77 the Monitoring Officer, Laurence Harding. It also happened, but to a lesser extent in £15 — Owen Brinsden—number 45 the No Confidence motion against Cllr David Pugh, he escaping by just two votes. £10 — Pamela Bowen—number 61 These Notices of Motion were brought about by a catalogue of errors made by the 6th draw—drawn at History Meeting 18th February: Council ruling body and their total inability to admit that they are wrong. It first £31 — Mr & Mrs Hinman—number 77 started a few years ago with the education problems that resulted in a Managerial £18 — Badgers Bowls—number 32 Board being installed by the Welsh Government to oversee the Department. It has £13 — Tony Brinsden—number 49 continued through to the present with the Grants fiasco in Pembroke Dock where The prizes are larger than usual for the 6th draw because this was the final draw Dyfed Powys Police Fraud Squad are now investigating, to the Chief Executive’s of the year and with 52 members we had £24 more in membership income than pension arrangements where Gloucestershire Police are investigating, and most usual, so the prize fund was £12 greater. recently to the misuse of Council computers by Deputy Leader Cllr Rob Lewis in which he made out the election material for a number of the current and prospective Andy will transfer £350 to the Village Hall as proceeds from last IPPG candidates at the last two County Council elections on Council computers. year’s club so a sizable contribution to funds. His punishment, if you can call it that, a fortnight’s suspension from his Council Thanks to all who are members and so help with raising funds for our duties. At this time when all Councils are strapped for cash and making cutbacks I Village Hall, newsletter and website. asked a question in Full Council on 6th March how much it had cost the Council to employ a barrister and pension expert to defend the decision made to alter the Chief BATTLEFIELD LIVE Executive’s pension arrangements. This I was told cost £27,042.00p. What a cost to try to defend the indefensible. Award-winning Battlefield Live Pembrokeshire Laser Combat is THE ULTIMATE What really annoys me about all this is the fact that genuine hardworking council COMBAT GAME. We use high-tech infra-red technology which makes our combat games officers and employees are getting tarred with the same brush as those who are at fault suitable for everyone. As featured on S4C. and refuse to do the honourable thing and resign. An example of the good work We are considered one of the leading laser combat venues in the UK with a combination carried out by the Council and their contractor and men is the response to the terrible of our purpose-built 'battlefield' set amidst jungle-themed woodland, and the way we storm damage in Amroth. Work here should be completed by early June. deliver the games. Our marshals are trained by ex-SAS to offer you the best possible On a happier note we have had the roads from Folly Cross to Stanwell Cross and experience while you are here. If you are looking for excitement, adrenalin, fresh air, and Kilanow Cross to Amroth Church resurfaced. Hopefully we will have some more serious fun then book now and give yourself a memory that will last and last. done in the not too distant future. We are accredited by Visit Wales as a quality attraction. As I said at the start I am glad to be totally independent and not a member of the We also offer: NIGHT OPS, CQB, and for those zombie-hunters out there ....ZOMBIE IPPG. APOCALYPSE events. You can BOOK by phone - 07777671301, by email - pembslivegaming@btinternet, or Kind regards via the contact form on our website - www.battlefieldlivepembrokeshire.co.uk Tony

12 13 Ruth Roberts 831298 [email protected] Crunwere Mothers’ Union Meet monthly every 3rd Tuesday 7.30pm at Hall Sadly, after more than a 100 years, Crunwere Mothers’ Union finally ceased at We held a very successful service on Remembrance Day the end of 2013. in November last year and were delighted to hear the With the increasing age of members and a declining membership due to ailing previous night that our researches into John Lloyd, who health, Crunwere Branch has finally ceased. had died in Canada in 1918 as a result of war service, was A very sad day for the village when another old institution has disappeared, now not only officially recognised as a war casualty but though well done to members for carrying on since Crunwere Church’s closure in would, in the summer of 2014, actually be getting a 2009. Military headstone. The article on the left was published in the Canadian National Post. The exact location of his Crofty Coffee Shop & Cafe grave is unknown but we do know that he is buried in a Open 7 days a week 10-4pm small cemetery in Lovett, Alberta, Canada, so the headstone will be located as near as can be to his final  Private Functions: Christenings, Funeral Teas, High Teas our speciality. resting place.  Home cooked food and cakes. We also put the Purser mourning ring on display at  Gift Shop. Narberth Museum over the Remembrance period.  Hand Made Jewellery. There was no meeting in December and for January we  01834 831437 joined with Amroth Group for a meal at Red Roses. OPEN AT CROFTY SHOWGROUND In February we were visited by Roger Penn who gave us an enlightening talk on his Tenby Tourers new book Three Feathers and A Silver Fern and also spoke of his forthcoming ventures. Caravan Sales/Repairs Caravan and Camping Accessory Shop In March we had our AGM when the committee members were all re-elected. We recently applied for a Lottery Grant to publish a 20th century picture book as well www.tenbytourers.co.uk as burying a Time Capsule but again have been unsuccessful. Open 7 days a week - 07769118170 or 01834 831900 We did not have a meeting in April as it fell in Easter week. Malcolm Thomas We will be submitting an entry for the Saints and Stones St Davids Diocese Plumbing & Heating— competition in May and will have displays at the World War I exhibition being run by Leadwork & Roofing Saundersfoot History Group at the Regency Hall during the first week in August. Including complete bathroom and kitchen fitting service Our Society has been going for over 15 years now and if anyone has an interest in No job too small their village and local history we would love to see you. Tel 07791106447 or 01834 831153 The Society was saddened to hear of the death of Mr Roscoe Howells in January. [email protected] Roscoe, being a local historian, had visited our group and been most helpful with advice on publishers when we first started printing our village books.