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Parish PriestParish PriestParish PriestParish Priest The Revd. Linda Evans B.Th Associate Priest:Associate Priest:Associate Priest:Associate Priest: Revd. . . . Captain David Evans Contact Contact Contact Contact 01646 636966 or landevans54@aol.com Postal Address Postal Address Postal Address Postal Address The Vicarage, 172 Castleway, Dale, Haverfordwest, SA62 3RN Church WardensChurch WardensChurch WardensChurch Wardens Dale: Mil Reynolds 636671, Billy Bevan 636335 St Brides: Mary Lewis 636430, Peter Evans 636366 Marloes: Yvonne Evans 636251 St Ishmaels: Eira Best 636403, Richard Neale 636802 Herbrandston: Josie Owens 692203, Sylvia Davey 695843 Robeston West: Margaret Lewis 01437 890683, Gillian Thorne 01437 890693

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LOCAL SERVICESLOCAL SERVICESLOCAL SERVICESLOCAL SERVICES SHOPS: SHOPS: SHOPS: SHOPS: Marloes Village Store: 01646 636968

Open: Mon - Sat 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Sun 9.00 am - 2:00 pm

Post Office open: 9:00 am to 12:00 Mon, Tue, Thur and Fri.

Herbrandston Post Office and Stores: 01646 692203

Open 8:30 am - 6:00 pm Mon - Fri and mornings Sat & Sun

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Church News

Linda and David Evans are “hors de combat” as I write and our prayers are with them for

a speedy recovery. Whilst they are signed off work, the answer phone message at the

Vicarage invites you instead to ring me, as the Area Dean. For the time being I will

handle wedding arrangements and be the first point of contact for other enquiries. Teams

of retired clergy and lay readers are not only doing a great job with weekly worship but

also hope, alongside the “home teams” of able parishioners, to be able to make a few

plans for the immediate future: plans they can either put into practice or hand back to

returning vicars.

So. after a lovely Christmas, there is a full programme of services for February. And

make a note that on 2nd Feb there is only one morning service on the Peninsula. The Rt

Rev John Saxbee, the retired Bishop of Lincoln, is taking the 11am service of Holy

Communion at St Bride’s in celebration of their Patronal Festival.

It would be helpful for all those who have been in touch with Linda or David about

christenings, confirmations or weddings, to contact me as soon as possible to make sure

we get everything sorted.

Alan Chadwick, Area Dean 01646 600227 alanandmarychadwick@btinternet.com

Adjusting to change ‘As the Spirit of the Lord works within us, we become more and more like him….’ 2 Corinthians 3.18 We all warm to the idea of perfecting our characters; what we hate is the process. In the meantime, we form habits, and then our habits form us, and it is hard to change. Yet without change, there is no growth. But if you have the right attitude, every change (whether positive or negative), will be a growing experience. It’s up to you! Consider this: trees need more than one season to produce fruit. Rainy seasons are growing seasons too, and they always come before harvest. You don’t have to like the rain, you just have to understand its purpose. The Bible says that Christians are being changed into Christ’s likeness. (2 Corinthians 3.18) But to be like Jesus, you have to follow wherever he leads. That means following him through the wilderness of temptation, the complete surrender of your will to God and, finally, to the place of crucifixion. There’s no other way! To walk with him means you’ll be in a different place tomorrow than you are today. The question is: are you willing to follow him all the way? Take a moment and consider your answer, for it will determine your destiny.

From Parish Pump

Marloes, St. Brides and Dale Mothers UnionMarloes, St. Brides and Dale Mothers UnionMarloes, St. Brides and Dale Mothers UnionMarloes, St. Brides and Dale Mothers Union

Thank you to everyone who attended our AGM and Bring and Share supper, a great success. Please may I remind anyone yet to pay their subs. that we will be collecting at the Feb. Meeting, thank you. Dates for the diary. Tues. 11th Feb. 7.30pm Our next meeting will be Richard Neale speaking on the work of the "Wooltack Coastal Watch". Mon. 24th Feb. 2pm Deanery Meeting at St. Katherine's. Milford Haven. Tues. 8th April. 11am Passiontide Service , St. Clements. Neyland with a bring and share lunch.

Teas for the Feb. meeting are Joan , and Mary (Wood) many thanks.

Marina Titley (Sec)

Brigid, or Bridget of Ireland d. c. 525 Historical facts about the first abbess of Kildare, St Bridget, may be scarce, but her “Lives”, written from the 7th century, tell many anecdotes and miracles which over the centuries have become deeply rooted in Irish folklore. Bridget came from a village near Kildare, of parents of humble origin, and is said to have been baptised by Patrick and become a nun at an early age. She is credited with founding the monastery of Kildare, a powerful influence for Christianity in Ireland.

The miracles attributed to Bridget show her to have been a woman of great compassion and generosity. There are stories of how she could multiply food, especially butter, for the poor. Other stories tell of her changing her bath-water to beer, in order to satisfy the thirst of unexpected visitors. Even her cows are reported to have given milk three times the same day, thus enabling visiting bishops

to have enough to drink.

Bridget’s cult grew rapidly in Ireland, where it became second only to that of Patrick. The dedication of our own St Bridget’s Church at St Brides and the naming of the whole bay St Brides Bay underlines the strong connection between Irish and Welsh Christianity. St Bridget is patron of poets, blacksmiths, and healers. She is usually depicted with a cow lying at her feet, which recalls her phase as a nun-cowgirl. She also has her own cross, as depicted here.

Message from Eira Best. ‘I would like to thank everyone for their Cards, Good Wishes and Prayers

sent with love. I’m on the mend now but a tough journey! My best to everyone ’

Eira

Mobile Library Pembs CC are planning to change the Mobile Library service. They are planning to:

- Cease to deliver the service in the current way, via three large mobile vehicles

- Deliver a ‘criteria led library service' to people who cannot access a static library

The reasons for this are explained on the Pembs CC website. They are also asking for

contributions to their Questionnaire on the subject – if you would like to respond, then go

to www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/haveyoursay and click on Consultations. .

Dale Community Council Election - November 2013 I would like to say a big thank you to the residents of Dale that supported me at the recent

Election. Thank you for taking the time to vote, it was very much appreciated.

Tania Warlow

The very first Valentine card - a legend

The Roman Emperor Claudius II needed soldiers. He suspected that marriage made men want to stay at home instead of fighting wars, so he outlawed marriage. A kind-hearted young priest named Valentine felt sorry for all the couples who wanted to marry, but couldn’t. So secretly he married as many couples as he could - until the Emperor found out and condemned him to death. While he was in prison waiting execution, Valentine showed love and compassion to everyone around him, including his jailer. The jailer had a young daughter who was blind, but through Valentine’s prayers, she was healed. Just before his death in Rome on 14 February, he wrote her a farewell message signed ‘From your Valentine.’ So the very first Valentine card was not between lovers, but between a priest about to die, and a little girl, healed through his prayers.

From Parish Pump

From Bishop Wyn:

From the weather forecasters’ first whisperings, between Christmas and New Year, of a significant weather event, we, the nation, have watched as storms, almost unprecedented high tides and enormous waves have hit our shores. We give thanks that loss of life has been kept to a minimum but, for some of those affected by this week’s weather, it may be very difficult to see God’s hand in it all. Surely, His guiding hand is to be seen in the unstinting work of our emergency services, the kindnesses extended between friends, neighbours and, sometimes, strangers, in times of crisis and the communities who have supported one another as January 2014 roared in. We pray for those who have lost loved ones and, as the clean-up begins, we pray for all in our communities as they begin the work of repair, restoration and rebuilding.

+Wyn

Notes from Herbrandston CC meeting, Wed 25th November 2013 Bus shelter: the members knew of a villager with the skills to build a wooen shelter. This might be sited facing up the village, in front of the wall/hedge south of the hall, if acceptable to the owner of that property. Play area (resurface and replace life expired kit with new, to suit ages 3 to 9): the chairman had the names of three companies who might be interested to quote. Defibrillator: A representative of S Hook had said Herbrandston was high on the list of communities expected to receive one. The Community Council website: is going ahead, and should be up by May 2014. Sir Benfro site: County councillors, on a coach trip to the area had expressed surprise that there had been so little development. Since the meeting, a ‘For Sale’ sign has been erected on the site. Sandy Haven slipway: Is being monitored by the National Parks. New signage is to be placed on the slipway to give information about the SSSI status. It was suggested that their rep might be invited to the next meeting so that members could explain what the problem was. Sandy Haven Car Park: National Parks will be replacing stiles with gates along the coast path, at which time they will be able to attend to the car park signage. Horse field behind the sports pavilion: the fence on top of the step-over in the wall had been removed, and a gateway placed in front of the steps. The notion of redirecting the (coastal) footpath down to the west corner of the field and putting a pedestrian gateway in there was discussed. National Parks seemed OK about this but the council would write to the owner. Combined heat and power plant: Since the last meeting the CHP team had given

another presentation in the hall. Several villagers had attended and had seemed content with responses to their questions. A community project linked to the development is still under consideration. The screening of the buildings would render solar panels less effective, it was now planned to have panels at ground level. There had also been a discussion on the problem of landlords ejecting tenants in order to make money from site workers during construction. Removed street lights: the county council is not planning to replace them – there was some general discussion regarding the relative triviality of savings being made by the PCC (lighting, toilets, refuse collections) compared with the potential for significant savings (eg. senior staffing levels). Stepping stones at Sandy Haven: Plans were displayed showing modifications to make the crossing more accessible – the central bridge would remain, a concrete ramp would be added on the western approach, while the stepping stones on the east side would be replaced by box culvert sections. National Parks would pay the £25,000 cost. Thankful village: the council was looking at the idea of grant funding for a commemorative plaque Affordability of heating: some time ago, the heating system in certain council properties had been ‘upgraded’, coal fire taken out and oil central heating brought in. Issues related to the problems with paying for a tankful of oil were discussed. South Hook: There had been another community liaison meeting. COMA practices are still occurring. Only 43 ships have docked this year compared with 66 at the same point last year. Only four ships have yet to have noise modifications fitted. There will be another meeting in January.

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Community Councils Community Councils Community Councils Community Councils Dale Community Council Among items discussed by Dale Community Council on 6th January, 2014: Police matters – the meeting was joined by Sgt Vaughan and PC Harrison of the Milford Haven Neighbourhood Policing Team to discuss current issues and to plan for the year ahead. It was noted that the Police continue to follow up the issues of one-way system abuse and fuel and scrap theft. The protocol for reacting to / anticipating the threat of further spontaneous events (raves) in the area remains in place and residents will observe increased Police activity in the area from time to time (especially around Bank Holidays) as part of this. The common feature of many of the issues is suspicious activity/vehicles and the Police ask that residents remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity / vehicles to them – using the 101 number or via the Clerk (636 668) who will pass the message on for you. Playground developments – the meeting received a progress report on the proposed playground developments and noted that the Group have now raised sufficient funds to start the processes of survey/planning permission and design and to begin seeking grant aid from funding bodies so that the proposed site (in the Meadow, adjacent to the car park) can, in time, become an asset for use by all ages of the village. Planning application NP/13/0560 – The Griffin Inn – the Community Council has held a site meeting and agreed that they have no objection to the proposed development. Dog fouling – it was noted that some residents have complained at the recent increase in the amount of dog fouling in and around the village. Given the time of year, this clearly relates to “resident” dogs and it would be appreciated if their resident

owners could accept responsibility for their pets and clear up after their dogs. New Year weather events – it was noted that the Community Council had arranged for the floodgate to be erected and to remain erected throughout the period of bad weather and high tides. The gate seems to have proved effective in preventing water from entering the village via the slipway, but water did come over the wall and caused some flooding and damage. It was noted that the Highways Authority reacted very promptly to keep the roads open and free from debris and the Community Council has written to them thanking them for their attention. Nevertheless there has been some damage to the village and the County Council has been asked to carry out repairs as soon as possible – and certainly before the start of the tourism season. It is noted, however, that our village has suffered less damage than some parts of the County. Village maintenance – the bad weather has interrupted the programme of village maintenance/tidying which the Community Council had agreed with the County Council – but not before they have carried out a number of tasks for us. It is hoped that this programme can resume soon – including the removal of boats which have been left to over-winter by the slipway. The next meeting of the Community Council will take place on MONDAY 3rd MARCH, 2014 in the Jubilee Suite at 1900hrs.

Marloes & St. Brides C. C. Items under discussion at the December/January meetings included the following:- Planning Matters - Passing Bay – Glebe Lane, Marloes – Clerk advised that Karen Boulden (PCNPA) is the officer dealing with this matter. She will be meeting a County Council Highways officer on site

shortly. Clerk to request that the Community Council is represented. NP/13/052 – Agricultural Building at Winterton Farm, Marloes – no objections were raised. NP/13/0570 -Shed to house pumping & filtering system etc. at School House, Marloes - no objections raised to the revised scheme. Since the last meeting an application has been received – NP/14/0011 to form a pitched roof with bedroom over a flat roof, Slate Mill Lodge (to replace fence). This will be debated at the February meeting. Highway Matters – Winterton Junction – problems here were reported to the County Council emergency service to clear a blockage – photographic evidence was provided. Clerk reported that Mr. Neil Martin (PCC) was undertaking a survey to decide whether the culvert could be upgraded. Branches overhanging roads have been reported at various locations. Mr. Glenville Codd (PCC) to be asked when the Clock Tower footpath would be improved. Problems with mud on the Milford Road had been referred to Cllr. Owens and the landowner had taken action. National Trust Car Parks – The January meeting appointed Cllrs Richards and Beal to discuss with Mr. Andrew Tuddenham (National Trust) local seasonal charging arrangement for the Marloes Sands car park. Rubbish Collections – Members noted that problems on “Black Bin” days continue. Some local residents as well as holiday homes are not putting the bags out on the right week. Some bags are not put out earlier enough, and some holiday homes are putting bags out on the wrong day. After discussion, it was agreed that Cllr. Owens invite Cllr. Hugh George (Cabinet member for the Environment) and an officer to the next meeting to discuss what steps can be taken to eliminate the problems. Residents are urged to ensure they put the right bags out each week. Please remind holiday home owners to ensure they and the people they let to know what rubbish should be put out

each week, and if necessary arrange for someone to put the rubbish out on the right day. Please do not cause problems for someone else to clear up. See collection details on the back page of this Newsletter. Recreation Area – The Council was very pleased to note that Hayley Barrett (PCNPA Ranger) and her team of volunteers have completed laying the hedges of the Recreation Area. Storm Damage – The picnic area at St. Brides had suffered a lot of damage, and also the banks near the lime kiln had been undermined. National Park had been out and put up warning notices. Remedial work will be undertaken once the worse of the winter storms have passed. Marloes Sands has had a large amount of rubbish deposited across the beach. A successful beach clean had been held on New Years Eve, but further work will have to be undertaken. It was noted that there had been electric cuts on three occasions with loss of power for varying times caused by failure of equipment. Members agreed that compared to Aberystwyth and other parts of the United Kingdom this area had suffered very little. Financial Matters – The January meeting considered the budget details for the last four years provided by the Clerk, and discussed the requirements for 2014/15. After discussion, it was agreed that the Council request the payment of £1750 again this year as expenditure items were likely to be the same with an allowance for inflation allowed for by the small amount of funds held in reserve. Community Website – If you have internet access please use the website www.marloes.org.uk to access local information. You will also find details for the rubbish collection days and tide tables for this area. Rosemary Royle adds local news items during the month, and would welcome news items and photographs to keep the website up to date. If you have family and friends or neighbouring holiday home

owners living away please encourage them to use the site to keep up to date with news and events. Next Meeting -The next meeting will be held on Monday 10th February, 7.30pm at Marloes Village Hall.

St. Ishmaels Community Council Recently discussed items include: Pembs. National Parks NP/13/0557 Replacement of concrete stepping stones with concrete box culvert Stepping Stones, Sandy Haven. Overall the Council considers this a good scheme that will increase safety and reduce maintenance costs. National Parks were advised there is a 240 volt cable crossing the beach in the vicinity of the bridge also a small bore water main. From a navigation point of view, there is a restriction in the form of a very large stone marked as “High Rock”. This could be moved to the eastern end and set a little deeper so that it is no higher than the top of the bridge. No objection was recorded and this application will be reported to the Development Management Committee at their meeting to be held on 22 January 2014. NP/13/0500 Demolition of existing redundant glass house and associated buildings, replacement of existing garden centre buildings, plus development of 18 timber clad built lodges for holiday purposes in a landscape setting. The Nursery, St. Ishmaels. This application will be reported to the Development Management Committee at their meeting to be held on 22 January 2014. NP/13/0500 Proposed ground floor extension and loft alterations. Giddanmu, Musselwick Rds., St. Ishmaels. - Plans have now been withdrawn. NP/13/0524 Erection of storage unit on existing contractors yard/depot. Land adjacent to Uplands, Burgage Green Rd., St. Ishmaels. No objection was recorded. Coastal Path Clerk to request Pembs.

National Parks clear and maintain path leading to Castle Head (pp91/10 on definitive map). Paul Davies AM/AC 2014 Advice Surgery Dates have been posted on village noticeboard. To arrange a surgery appointment telephone 01437 766425. Area Inspection Report Clerk will forward report to St. Ishmaels Playing Field Assoc. and highlighted repairs and maintenance to the Play park and gardens will be carried out shortly. St. Ishmaels Public Toilet Draft contract received from Pembs. County Council. The Council has decided to fund the cost of keeping the toilets open during the summer months supported by the Sports Club and Playing Field Association. Council Tax Base – Financial Year 2014/15 It was agreed to raise the tax base by £500.00. Precept will now be £2,879.00. This increase reflects cost towards maintaining the village toilets for the coming year. Cemetery There are still many issues with the maintenance of the Cemetery, in particular the subsidence of graves. There are also reports of badger activity. Highway Matters Clerk will contact Highways Dept to request once again resurfacing of the road between Bicton Head and Sports Club. Also contact County Councillor Mr. Reg Owen to support the above and enquire the possibility for all village roads to be resurfaced. Area Maintenance Clerk to contact Area Maintenance Dept. with regard to all maintenance issues previously reported and still outstanding. The next meeting will be held on Monday 3rd February, 2014 @ 1900hrs. Clerk to the Council : Lynda Thomas Tel: 01646 636 298.

Please note that the access path to Lindsway

Bay has now been re-opened after work by

the Friends of PCNP on 21st January.

IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF EACH ORGANISATION TO INFORM THE EDITORS OF EVENTS FOR PUBLICATION IN THE DIARY.

FEB Sun 2 1200 Marloes Sands Beach Clean, meet at the car park, all welcome Mon 3 1930 Coastlands Natural History Group, “The National Trust on the Dale & Marloes Peninsula”, Andrew Tuddenham, Dale Coronation Hall Mon 3 1900 St Ishmaels Community Council, Memorial Hall Thu 6 1400 Needlework Group. Aubrose Cottage, Glebe Lane, Marloes Mon 10 1930 Pembrokeshire Bird Group. “Birds on Skomer 2013”, Ed & Bee (Skomer Wardens), The Patch, Furzey Park, Haverfordwest Mon 10 1930 Marloes & St Brides CC, Marloes Village Hall Tue 11 1930 Marloes, St Brides & Dale Mothers Union, Marloes Village Hall, Richard Neale will talk about “Wooltack Point Coast Watch” Wed 12 1430 Welcome Club, Marloes Village Hall, “Pembrokeshire Railways” by David Watts. Everyone welcome. Wed 12 1930 St Ishmaels Memorial Hall Meeting Wed 17 1930 Coastlands Local History Group, St Ishmaels Sports Club, “Castell Henllys” by Martin Roberts Thu 20 1400 Needlework Group. 161, Castle Way, Dale Sat 22 1000 - 1200 Grand Potato Challenge, St Ishmaels Memorial Hall MARCH Sat 1 1900 St David’s Day Supper, Coronation Hall, Dale Mon 3 1900 Dale Community Council, Jubilee Suite Thu 13 1900 DADS “My Favourite Things”, Coronation Hall, see advert Fri 14 1930 DADS “My Favourite Things”, Coronation Hall, see advert Sat 15 1930 DADS “My Favourite Things”, Coronation Hall, see advert

Diary

Beach Cleans

There have been several much needed and very successful “beach cleans” in

the area recently, starting with the traditional end-of-year event on Dec 31st at

Marloes Sands organised by Chris Jessop. In beautiful weather 61 bags were

collected with the majority of the waste being trawling nets, ropes, fish trays

and plastic drums. (see www.marloes,org,uk for pictures). This was followed by

a joint event at West Dale on 19th January involving both the local Community

and Nomad’s Coastcare where more than 50 bags were collected.

The recent storms have now deposited a new set of rubbish on Marloes Sands

so there will be another Marloes Sands beach clean on February 2nd. Meet at

the car park at 12:00 - all equipment is supplied.

CHURCH SERVICES

FEBRUARY 2ND

11:00 Patronal Festival St Brides

18:00 Christingle Herbrandston

FEBRUARY 9TH

9:30 Morning Prayer Herbrandston

9:30 Holy Communion Dale

9:30 Morning Prayer Marloes

11:00 Morning Prayer Robeston West

11:00 Holy Communion St Brides

11:00 Holy Communion St Ishmaels

18:00 Holy Communion Herbrandston

FEBRUARY 16TH

9:30 Holy Communion 2004 Herbrandston

9:30 Holy Communion Marloes

11:00 Service in Village Hall St Ishmaels

11:00 Holy Communion Robeston West

11:00 Holy Communion Dale

18:00 Evensong Herbrandston

FEBRUARY 23RD

8:30 Holy Communion Dale

9:30 Holy Communion St Ishmaels

9:30 Holy Communion Marloes

11:00 Holy Communion St Brides

11:00 Holy Communion Robeston West

18:00 Evensong Herbrandston

Morning Prayer at

St Peter’s, Marloes

Wednesday 9.00am

This is a quiet

reflective service for

the beginning of the

day, it lasts about 30

minutes. As with all

services you are

welcome to join us,

so come if you can.

St Mary’s

Herbrandston

Christingle Service

Sunday 2nd February

at 6:00 pm.

Children

and adults

very

welcome.

In Memory of Ruth Bramley

We would like to thank everyone for their support and messages of sympathy

over the past few weeks and for the generous donations to Paul Sartori.

John, Nia and Fil, Amy and Michael and the children.

D.A.D.S. D.A.D.S. D.A.D.S. D.A.D.S. presents a show for all presents a show for all presents a show for all presents a show for all

the familythe familythe familythe family

“MY FAVOURITE THINGS”“MY FAVOURITE THINGS”“MY FAVOURITE THINGS”“MY FAVOURITE THINGS”

Coronation Hall, Dale Thurs 13th March at 7:00 pm, Fri 14th and

Sat 15th March at 7:30 pm Tickets will be available from Marloes Shop, The Griffin

or Anne Meeke (636716) from Feb 20th. Adults £5, children under 16 £3

Wine and Soft Drinks available from half an hour before curtain up, and during the interval.

St Ishmaels Memorial Hall

There will be a meeting of the Hall committee, Trustees, Community Council and anyone

else interested in the future of the Memorial Hall on Wednesday 12th February at

7.30pm at the Hall. The main topic of this meeting will be to consider the proposals by

the architects to both upgrade the Hall to meet 21st Century needs, and to make it more

attractive for potential users. It would then be intended to invite the Architects to attend

a future meeting to answer any questions, and to discuss any new proposals.

Booking Clerk - Best wishes are extended to Mrs. Eira Best for a speedy return to good

health. Taking the bookings for the Hall, a key holder and Honorary Caretaker were one

of the many tasks undertaken by Eira in the village. For the time being any enquires for

bookings should be made to myself (Yvonne Evans 636251), but it is hoped that someone

will volunteer to take this on while Eira is indisposed.

Roll of Honour - Further information is still required on the men recorded on the

Roll. This year we will concentrate on Frederick Seymour Jenkins who was the first one

born in St. Ishmaels to be killed on the 9th December 1914. He was the son of Matthew

Jenkins and Harriet Jenkins (nee Stephens). My information is that at his death he left a

wife and daughter who lived on the south coast of England. Any further information on

his family would be welcome.

Yvonne Evans

Coastlands Local History GroupCoastlands Local History GroupCoastlands Local History GroupCoastlands Local History Group

2014 activities have started up again in the Local History Group with all systems go! The first open meeting took place on January 8th when Mike Bennett gave an “in depth” talk on old mills in Pembrokeshire – there were over 300 of these – with most being grain mills driven by a water wheel . Local mills of this type included Mullock, Rickeston, Greenmire, Snailston and Slate Mill. There was a fulling or tucking mill near Sandy Hill and at least 4 windmills in the Dale area. We are able to trace the history of some of these through old maps, census returns etc. All local information is stored in the Heritage Centre, South Street Dale and available for anyone who would like to know more…….(open Tuesday mornings at present or phone Margaret on 636295). The February meeting is on Wednesday 17th February at 7.30om in the Sports Club, St Ishmaels – all welcome! The speaker will be Martin Roberts, who is a Group favourite. His talk this time is on Castell Henllys, the re-created Iron Age Fortified Settlement in the north of the county. However it will give a good flavour of Iron Age day–to-day life in the local “raths” e.g. Dale Fort, Great Castle Head, St Brides Towers, Gateholm, Skomer and Watery Bay. Iron Age life was surprisingly sophisticated – not at all like “The Flintstones”. Do come along to find out.

Margaret Copley

THE OLD STABLES HERITAGE CENTRE.THE OLD STABLES HERITAGE CENTRE.THE OLD STABLES HERITAGE CENTRE.THE OLD STABLES HERITAGE CENTRE.

In the Easter holidays we are hoping to put on an exhibition on the topic of “School days”.

If you have any items you think might be of interest for this exhibition please let us know. We are happy to come and listen to reminiscences, photocopy items, or if we are really lucky come and collect items you think might make up part of such an exhibition….a long loan for the duration if you like! We are in the market for anything - photos, school books, reports, ink wells, ink pens etc, anything you might have used while at school, learnt while at school used while at school. In particular, if you have anything pre Coastlands School, when there were separate schools in the different villages we would love to see them

Please let us know if you have anything we might be able to use. Phone either Yvonne 636251, Margaret 636295 or Ira 636453.

Coastlands Natural History Group

The National Trust on the Dale and Marloes Peninsulas

A talk about the wildlife and nature conservation of local National Trust land by Andrew Tuddenham, NT Area Manager.

Monday 3rd February 7.30pm Dale Coronation Hall

Open to everybody - free entry. Donations welcome.

St Ishmael’s Church 100 Club

The New Year Draw has been postponed due to circumstances beyond our control. A new date will be announced as soon as possible.’

DADS - help with wardrobe:

Could the kind lady who offered to help with costumes please phone Jan Matthias on 636216, since we have managed to lose her contact details. Thank you.

For Sale

Brown Sofa £65.00

6 Vertical Blinds please contact for sizes and price.

Volunteers urgently needed to help distribute PP in and around St. Ishmaels.

Also Volunteers to help mow the area around the Church (own mower required) and to help with tidying the graveyard. Contact Richard Neale 01646 636802

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Archbishop Barry Morgan is encouraging the Church in Wales to increase the awareness of Credit Unions in our communities. As a non-profit making organisation, largely staffed by volunteers, they offer a more cost effective way to manage your savings and borrowings than many other loan companies.

Haven Credit Union, the Ethical Savings Choice. Haven Credit Union is owned and controlled entirely by its members. We offer a savings and affordable loans service. In addition to being locally based, we are fully regulated by the FSA, so all your savings are secure up to £40,000. As a member, you can pay as much or as little as you like on a basis that is suitable to you. Some of our members like to come in to the office or the collection point of their choice each week to make payments, but some prefer to pay by payroll deduction or standing order. Any profits made by Haven Credit Union are divided amongst its members on a yearly basis in the form of a dividend. Our loans vary, but the interest rate is fixed between 1% and 3%, so your repayments will always remain the same and the interest is only charged on the reducing balance and not the amount borrowed. There are no charges if the loan is paid off early. To help your children learn about the importance of saving, we also offer a junior savings account. We can open one in the office or you can open one in any of the schools in which we operate, where our child savers are known as "Puffin Savers".

You can contact Haven Credit Union at 19, Charles Street, Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire. SA73 2AA. Office Hours: Mon-Thurs 9:30am-12:30pm Email: havencu@btconnect.com Tel: 01646 694080 www.havencreditunion.org.uk

FROGS GULLS & MICE

UPDATE ON PEBBLE PICK UP AND QUIZ

All who use the grassy foreshore in Dale owe thanks to 18 young people and their

families; several from Marloes and even a family from North of St David’s. They turned

up on a beautiful Sunday morning in January to pick up the pebbles that the sea had

deposited on the grass at Dale. In an hour, an amazing 1987.7 kilograms of pebbles had

been returned to the beach. How many tons is this (not tonnes – that’s too easy)?

Some barrow-loads of stones were tipped back onto the beach by adults without being

weighed. (We only had Mark’s fish weighing scales not a weigh-bridge!)

Jak collected 5.19cwt. What does cwt mean and how many kilograms is this?

A special thanks to Ella’s Auntie Ann from across the border who not only spent Friday

evening at Youth Club helping to make Pebble (aka Rock) Cakes; but also, on Sunday, she

picked up 11.57 stone of stones. How many kilograms did she return to the beach?

She and Ella then served hot dogs and soup to the hungry workers.

Thanks to Dale Community Councillors for their support; especially Tania who, at the end

of the event turned kitchen chaos into order.

Answers on a later page

FIRST WORLD WAR EXHIBITION The Milford Haven Branch of the British Legion are hoping to hold an exhibition to commemorate the lives not only those who died but all those who took part in the First World War who lived in Milford and the surrounding area.

If anyone has information about relatives who were involved and could assist us with what ever knowledge or photo's they have, could they contact

Anthony Williams, Skerryback, St Ishmaels Phone 636598

Marloes and Dale Public Access Defibrillator Scheme: An Update.

We now have 4 “Defibs” in place throughout the Peninsula: in Marloes, Dale, St Brides and Martins Haven. Look out for the bright yellow boxes where the defibs or

PAD’s are kept ready for use.

Also, look out for the new signs indicating where these PAD’s are located.

DALE W.I.

We saw out 2013 with a great Christmas party, the food was, as ever, delicious with everyone making a contribution. We all made an attempt at dressing up as panto characters but the good (or wicked!) fairies definitely took the biscuit. The WI start the New Year with a very varied programme; here some of the items on offer:

“Emergencies around the World” a talk by the UK Ambassador for Save the Children.

A chance to try belly dancing, gentle exercise for all!

A reflexology demonstration.

Travel: The Three Faces of China.

Craft items and much more....

New members are always welcome, we are not only from Dale, we have members from all over the local area.

Ellie Morgan

Why the new sign…?

Courtesy of our National Park warden Philip Lees, Marloes Beacon has a new sign, officially designating it a viewpoint. Marloes & St Brides Community Council asked for this, because without such signage we couldn't get the Beacon flagged up as a viewpoint on Ordnance Survey maps. Why is this important? Because many people walk past that apparently insignificant trig point without realising that it offers one of the best panoramas in the south of our county, and is also a great place for checking the sea state and weighing up the weather: visitors who are directed to it by locals are always very grateful.

THE ALTAR GUILD of ST JAMES CHURC,H DALE INVITE YOU TO A

ST DAVID’S DAY SUPPER

SATURDAY, 1st MARCH, 7.00pm

CORONATION HALL, DALE

FEATURING DAVE OWENS

tickets £7.50 contact Mil 636671.

After the storm

During the recent storms I stayed away from the wind and the waves,

patiently awaiting the calm that follows. As soon as it came, I went to my

beach to see what the forces of nature had done. I call it “my” beach because

it has given me pleasure and solace for the last 26 years of my life and is a

large part of why I still live in Herbrandston. You may know it as Sandy

Haven.

Three of us normally gather litter on our daily beach walks and have a long

standing arrangement with PCC to collect the large grey litter bags when they

are full. What I saw that day spurred us to spend every available moment

clearing what the sea had delivered to the beaches in the bay. Time and

weather were against us because the next spring tide would reclaim it. We

have 18 grey bags (and rising), half a canoe, thanks to James and his land

rover, and various large objects. It was hard work but so satisfying to see the

beaches returned to their natural beauty.

PCC are reducing the beach cleaning service but we can all play our part. If

you enjoy walking on our beaches please put a bag in your pocket and take

some litter home.

Janet Batey

‘Grand Potato Challenge’ St Ishmael’s Memorial Hall

22nd February 10am till 12noon

Entry Fee of £5.00 includes Seed Potato,

Growing Container and Instructions Your crop must be returned growing

in the container at

‘The Grand Weigh In’ on 31st May

Proceeds to St Ishmael’s Church

Frogs, Gulls, Mice

and DADS

PHILIPPINES TALENT SHOW RAISED £410 Many thanks to all participants “on stage” and “backstage” and to all our

spectators.

6TH FEBRUARY BIENVENUE CHEZ LES CH’TIS Dir: Dany Boon Lang: French Philippe lives a comfortable life with his family in the South of France. After com-mitting a misdemeanour at work he is suddenly banished to the North, a dread-fully cold place inhabited by hard drink-ing, unemployed rednecks who speak an incomprehensible dialect called Ch’ti.

20TH FEBRUARY WINTER’S BONE Dir: Debra Granik Lang: English With an absent father and a withdrawn and depressed mother, 17 year—old Ree Dolly keeps her family together in a dirt-poor area of the Ozarks. She’s taken aback however when the local sheriff tells her that they will lose their house if their father doesn’t turn up to trial.

27TH FEBRUARY YOU THE LIVING Dir: Roy Andersson Lang: Swedish A view into the world of a woman whose most uplifting moments in life are always balanced by difficulties, and whose joy is constantly offset by sorrow. In laughing along at the good times and shedding a tear at the bad, it reflects the comic trag-edy of a life.

For season membership rates contact Joy Green 01437 731146

Adults £4.00 Students £2.00 Show starts at 7.30 pm Bar opens at 6.45pm

Merlin TheatreMerlin TheatreMerlin TheatreMerlin Theatre Pembrokeshire CollegePembrokeshire CollegePembrokeshire CollegePembrokeshire College

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Answers to Pebble Pick Up Quiz

- Ton is an imperial measure of weight

and is equal to 160 stone. 1987.7

kilograms is 1.96 imperial tons or 1.988

metric tonnes. So tons and tonnes are

very similar.

- Cwt means hundred-weight and is

equal to 112 pounds or 8 stone or 50.8

kilograms so Jak collected 263.6

kilograms.

- A stone is 14 pounds or 1/160 of a ton.

1 stone is 6.53 kilograms so Ann returned

73.5 kilograms to the beach.

Winds

The whispering winds of summer

Are now the winter’s gales,

And this is where we greet them

On the wild west coast of Wales,

And the waves that flee before them

Seek to batter down our faith

That in this land the good Lord gave us

We rest secure and safe

But here we are, his harvest

In this wild and lovely land,

So here we stay and prosper

And here it is we stand.

AC

Correct Spelling Matters!

There is all the difference in the

world between a custardy sweet and

a custody suite (as found in a Police

Station).

CJ

Winter MothsWinter MothsWinter MothsWinter Moths Have you ever wondered what those little moths are which flutter weakly across the road in front of the car on winter evenings? Well, for once they are well named - they are Winter Moths It may seem odd that moths choose to be on the wing in the winter. In fact they seem to be able to handle the cold weather, though they only fly on warmer nights. You may wonder what they feed on – the answer is that they don’t feed, though they are thought to drink. Most moths are well provided with stored fuel by their ever-munching caterpillars which I have recently seen described as “digestive systems enclosed in skin”. The caterpillar’s sole job is to eat enough food and lay down enough fat to fuel the process of changing from caterpillar to adult, and there is plenty left over to keep the adult going for a while. The caterpillars of the Winter Moth are one of those very common (though not so common as they used to be) little green ones that feed mainly on oak trees, but also on a number of other trees and plants. These caterpillars are the favoured food of many small birds especially Blue Tits and Great Tits who feed their young on this ready supply of easily-caught food. The caterpillars feed voraciously in the spring when the trees first put on new leaves and they are capable of doing significant damage to the tree. When the are fully grown they drop to the soil where they burrow underground to pupate, and stay there until the winter when the adult moths emerge. The male Winter Moth is a small brown drab thing and can often be seen at windows as it is strongly attracted to light. The female is a strange wingless creature – when she emerges from her cocoon she simply climbs up the nearest tree where she waits for a male to find her. After mating she lays her eggs near a suitable leaf bud. In the spring the eggs hatch, the tiny caterpillars emerge and find the nearest leaf, and so the cycle starts all over again.

Rosemary Royle

The Pembrokeshire Bird Group invite you to a meeting to hear

Bee and Ed, the Skomer wardens, talk about

"Birds on Skomer in 2013"

Date: Monday February 10th. 7.30pm Location: The Patch, Furzey Park, Haverfordwest

Followed by Mike Young-Powell giving a brief update on the Dartford

Warbler project and how you can help.

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