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On this day: Pembrokeshire Archive

Pembrokeshire Archive

• Haverfordwest Mart, Tuesday, June 22nd

  BJP & Co report and store Cattle (131). Similar entry as last week, with a very strong demand. Best price were Green Card Charolais Steers, aged 14 months selling for £690 each from Mr John, Preseli View, Spittal. read more

• More Midsummer Ball pictures

  The highly successful Western Telegraph Midsummer Charity Ball held at Folly Farm in the Texaco Marquee on Saturday raised a magnificent £2,600 for Pembrokeshire St John Ambulance. read more

• LNG project awarded £4.9m

  THE European taxpayer will be subsidising a proposed LNG facility on the shores of Milford Haven to the tune of nearly £5 million. read more

• Haverfordwest Mart, Tuesday, June 15th

  BJP and Co report - store Cattle (135). Excellent entry considering the fine weather. Trade again was excellent with all cattle sold. read more

• Defiant roundhouse pair pledge to fight on

  The owners of Pembrokeshire's controversial roundhouse, built illegally in the Pembrokeshire National Park, were fined on Friday for flouting planning laws. read more

• Hope for Hermon campaigners

  CAMPAIGNERS fighting to save Hermon Primary School last week expressed delight after a National Assembly move to scupper their challenge was dismissed by a High Court judge. read more

• We're having a ball!

  A WONDERFUL mix of good company, excellent food, fairground rides and a flutter at the casino table were the ingredients of a highly successful Western Telegraph Midsummer Charity Ball on Saturday. read more

• Llandysul Mart, Tuesday, June 14th

  Dai Lewis Cyf Auctioneers report as follows: A reduced entry forward owing to the excellent harvesting and shearing conditions, but nevertheless a large company of buyers were presented, and again an excellent trade was had for all sorts of stores and weaners. read more

• Railway anniversary - picture special

  THE 150th anniversary of the advent of the railway to Haverfordwest and Clarbeston Road was celebrated in style in the village on Saturday. read more

• More pictures from the Western Telegraph midsummer charity ball

  A highly successful Western Telegraph Midsummer Charity Ball was held on Saturday. read more

• New broom pledges cabinet clean sweep

  The new leader of Pembrokeshire County Council, John Davies, has pledged three main 'pillars' for his term of office - in-volvement, e-volvement and de-volvement Cllr Davies, of Eglwyswrw, promised he would restructure the much-criticised cabinet system and portfolios. read more

• Ryan races to beat the rain

  Cricket Division One: Cresselly (142 for 4) beat Lawrenny (138 all out) Cresselly all-rounder Ryan Lewis was clearly intent on making sure that the rain didn't return to spoil their chances of a win against neighbours Lawrenny. read more

• Fete sparkles despite rain

  Despite the early rain, Crundale annual fte and sports proved a resounding success, the afternoon sunshine favouring the outdoor events. read more

• Cardigan Mart, Monday June 21st

  J. J. Morris report a moderate entry of Store, Dairy Cattle and Calves on t. The dry conditions accounted for a more selective trade for Dairy and Store stock. Whilst the Calf section was again buoyant. read more

• Heart torn from village community

  A tiny community where shops, a pub and chapel were all features of village life will be left with nothing this month when the school closes its gates for good. read more

• St Clears Show - picture special

  St Clears Show was a casualty of heavy rain on Saturday, with gate receipts alone down £400 on last year. read more

• Oakwood and The Sports Council for Wales fund new life-saving Rescue Craft for Tenby's Surflink

  The Sports Council for Wales match funded Oakwood's sponsorship to raise £11,000 for Tenby based watersport club Surflink towards the purchase a new rescue craft and tractor. read more

• Llandysul Mart, Tuesday, June 1st

  Dai Lewis Cyf Auctioneers report as follows: A slightly smaller entry forward (225) of stores and weaned calves, but with more cows and calves. read more

• Gareth lifts West Yorkshire tennis title

  GARETH Robinson recently won the coveted West Yorkshire annual hardcourt tennis senior men's singles title at the Queens Sports Club in Halifax. read more

• Newcastle Emlyn Mart, Thursday, June 17th

  Dai Lewis (Cyf) Auctioneers report as follows: A slightly smaller entry forward (653) owing to the current dry period, with producers taking advantage to complete seasonal tasks. read more

On this day: Pembrokeshire Archive