Pembroke and Pembroke Dock Lions are saying a big thank you to Mia Tia Amy and Chloe for raising funds for the local organisation that supports many worthy causes. The girls are out and about for the next couple of weeks, selling reindeer food ready for little ones to feed Santa’s reindeers on Christmas Eve.

The street in Whitland was lit up when 15 children lit up and decorated their ‘wheels’ on November 29 - a fantastic sight for all those who braved the rain. They paraded to the town’s Christmas tree to meet Father Christmas at the lighting up ceremony.

The street in Whitland was lit up when 15 children lit up and decorated their ‘wheels’ on November 29 - a fantastic sight for all those who braved the weather. They paraded to the town’s Christmas tree to meet Father Christmas at the lighting up ceremony.
Whitland Christmas tree - Father Christmas at the lighting up ceremony. Photo: Stephen Brown (Stephen Brown)

The wonderful team at Pembroke Castle have ‘worked their socks off’ this weekend at the annual Christmas Market, which included local stallholders and entertainment from school choirs and other musicians - and a dramatic entrance from Santa! With help from Valero and the local community, funds were raised for ASD Family Help - Pembrokeshire.

The wonderful team at Pembroke Castle have ‘worked their socks off’ this weekend at the annual Christmas Market, which included local stallholders and entertainment from school choirs and other musicians - and a dramatic entrance from Santa! With help from Valero and the local community, funds were raised for ASD Family Help - Pembrokeshire.
The wonderful team at Pembroke Castle have ‘worked their socks off’ this weekend at the annual Christmas Market. (Pembroke Castle)

On Saturday morning, Henry Tufnell and his wife Poppy threw on their finest Santa suits and joined others for the Santa Run in Tenby. “The town was buzzing with festive cheer, he said. “Plus, we earned these very impressive Santa medals - surely the highlight of any wardrobe!”

On Saturday morning, Henry Tufnell and his wife Poppy threw on their finest Santa suits and joined others for the Santa Run in Tenby. “The town was buzzing with festive cheer, he said. “Plus, we earned these very impressive Santa medals - surely the highlight of any wardrobe!”
On Saturday morning, Henry Tufnell and his wife Poppy threw on their finest Santa suits and joined others for the Santa Run in Tenby. (Henry Tufnell / Facebook)

A huge crowd gathered for Tenby Friendship Club’s last meeting of 2024 on November 27 and enjoyed a Christmas afternoon tea and a short talk about digital broadband, writing grandchildren’s names on baubles for St Johns Christmas Tree Festival. The next meeting will be on January 8.

Tenby Friendship Club Christmas meeting, November 27, 2024
A huge crowd gathered for Tenby Friendship Club’s last meeting of 2024 on November 27 and enjoyed a Christmas afternoon tea and a short talk about digital broadband, writing grandchildren’s names on baubles for St Johns Christmas Tree Festival. (Tenby Friendship Club)

Dave Golding said PATCH was honoured again to be one of the charities presented with a donation from St Mary’s Church Tenby at their Advent Service. “What a wonderful gesture from the congregation,” said Dave, whose dog, Sprocket, managed to sneak into the photograph too.

Dave Golding said PATCH was honoured again to be one of the charities presented with a donation from St Mary’s Church Tenby at their Advent Service. “What a wonderful gesture from the congregation,” said Dave, whose dog, Sprocket, managed to sneak into the photography too.
Dave Golding said PATCH was honoured again to be one of the charities presented with a donation from St Mary’s Church Tenby at their Advent Service. (Pic supplied)

The video below shows a few scenes from the end of the Christmas tree lighting ceremony at Pembroke Dock on Sunday, December 1. (The countdown and lighting-up took place very promptly at 6pm!) Special guests at the event were Santa and the cast of Snow White, the Big Pembs Panto, including Michelle Heaton and Ruben Collins. Also present were the Mayor of Pembroke Dock, Cllr Maria Williams and Deputy Mayor Cllr Michele Wiggins.

Last month, Noah's Ark nursery in Narberth marked BBC Children in Need Day with a photo session...

Over 2’s on Children in Need Day at Noah’s Ark Nursery, Narberth
Over 2’s on Children in Need Day at Noah’s Ark Nursery, Narberth (Pic supplied)
Children in Need 2024: Under 2’s at Noah’s Ark Nursery, Narberth
Children in Need 2024: Under 2’s at Noah’s Ark Nursery, Narberth (Pic supplied)

Bishop Wyn Evans will be discussing St David’s Cathedral in the 17th century at the next Pembrokeshire Historical Society meeting. All are welcome to the lecture at the Pembrokeshire Archives in Prendergast, Haverfordwest on Friday, December 6, 2.30pm.

Early print of St David’s Cathedral.
Bishop Wyn Evans will be discussing St David’s Cathedral in the 17th century at the next Pembrokeshire Historical Society meeting. (Pic supplied)