Community News, Interviews and Articles

Sandy Bear Children's Bereavement Charity is delighted to announce that it has been awarded funding through the Coastal Cottages Community Fund, enabling the charity to continue delivering specialist face-to-face bereavement support for children and young people across Pembrokeshire.

Children from Pembrokeshire could see their designs for a new rugby kit showcased on the world stage – thanks to a partnership between Specsavers and Wales Deaf Rugby.

There are some events you leave feeling genuinely better about the world. Saturday night's charity evening at Regency Hall, Saundersfoot, hosted by New Hedges Saundersfoot United FC, was one of them.

Ahead of World Environment Day (5 June), Specsavers Haverfordwest has introduced a new recycling initiative, giving customers a simple way to responsibly dispose of their unwanted glasses, case and contact lens packaging.

Twr y Felin Hotel, the UK’s first contemporary art hotel, has been shortlisted for the prestigious Polestar x Country & Town House Sustainable Hotel of the Year Awards 2026, recognising its ongoing commitment to responsible hospitality, community impact and environmental stewardship.

Pembrokeshire's Mixed Ability rugby team, the Pembrokeshire Vikings, have been officially selected to compete at the Special Olympics International Flag Rugby Tournament in Paris this May.

Saundersfoot came together on Saturday to celebrate one of its most remarkable sons, as Duncan Hilling marked his 100th birthday surrounded by more than a hundred friends and family at the village's Regency Hall.

Chess is experiencing a remarkable revival in Pembrokeshire, with three new clubs attracting over 110 players in just nine months and more clubs planned for the year ahead.

At a time when charities across Wales are under increasing financial pressure, community events like Sandy Bear Children’s Bereavement Charity’s Big Bash are becoming more important than ever.

University graduate Thomas Prout has launched Prout's Recruitment to connect Pembrokeshire businesses with local job seekers, partnering with Pembrokeshire College to help young people into work.

Pembrokeshire charity Sandy Bear has teamed up with Haverfordwest County AFC to raffle a fantastic Executive Box experience, with all proceeds supporting local children and young people affected by bereavement.

Sandy Bear Children’s Bereavement Charity will host its very first Ladies Day in May 2026, bringing together fizz, food, live music and laughter in support of children and young people who have experienced the death of someone close to them.

Sandy Bear Children’s Bereavement Charity has announced that it will relocate its administrative headquarters to Narberth next month, March 2026, as the organisation approaches its ninth year of supporting children and young people across Wales.

We chat with Amanda Butler, the Haverfordwest-based veterinary physiotherapist bringing expert care to horses, dogs, and cats across Pembrokeshire and South West Wales.

Pembrokeshire's Finley Bennett, 16, is taking on a 42.2km solo marathon swim to raise funds for Cancer Research UK and UNICEF.

We sat down with founders Mark and Dan to hear about the remarkable growth of Scorers Soccer Academy and what's in store for 2026.

SSA Pembrokeshire raised an incredible £1,300 as parents and coaches came together for a fundraising football evening to support junior coaches heading to Holland.

Oscar-nominated VFX supervisor Russell Bowen talks about his journey from Pembrokeshire to Hollywood and his work on The Lost Bus.

Emma Rees shares her journey building Care and Companionship with Emma Ltd from 2021, earning three award nominations and C.I.W. registration in 2025.

It was billed as a night not to be missed, and Mark Boyle – also known as "Mr Magic" – certainly delivered the goods at Hook Sports and Social Club on Saturday night.