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On this day: Pembrokeshire Archive

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• Optimistic outlook for local farming

  ROBERT VOYLE, county chairman, Pembrokeshire FUW read more

• Launch of food and safety brochure

  A booklet providing vital information for commercial workplaces and food businesses in Pembrokeshire is being launched at the County Show. read more

• Streets ablaze with activity on Tenby carnival day

  Wet and wild fun was the order of the day at Tenby Firemen's Carnival, where water battles in the streets delighted - and sometimes soaked - the crowds. read more

• On their bikes and raring to go

  The Flying Gunners are one of the premier military display organisations in the country. read more

• Highlight of rural calendar

  The Pembrokeshire Show is a highlight of the rural calendar and Country Land and Business Association (CLA) representatives will make the most of opportunities to meet members during the three days. South Wales regional director, Jonathan Andrews, is a well-known figure at the show, as is Dyfed chairman, Peter Campbell. Top of the agenda is likely to be the CAP mid-term review and in particular the cross-compliance element. Wales is anxiously awaiting the outcome of National Assembly countryside minister Carwyn Jones's deliberations. He's due to make an announcement at the end of this month. read more

• Llandysul Mart, Tuesday, July 27th

  Messrs Dai Lewis Auctioneers report: A seasonal entry presented (186) in all sections. Quality was of a higher standard than in previous weeks, with trade being better throughout, but cattle being of smaller proportions. read more

• Local farmer inspires national union campaign

  If you've eaten today, thank a farmer. Those were the words of a Pembrokeshire farmer which inspired a national publicity campaign, launched by NFU Cymru, to promote farming to the public. read more

• Newcastle Emlyn Mart, Thursday July 29th

  Messrs Dai Lewis Cyf Auctioneers report as follows: A slightly smaller entry forward (1002) with producers trying to catch up with harvesting duties in between showers. read more

• Your county newspaper at your county show

  The Western Telegraph will be continuing its 150th anniversary celebrations at the County Show this year - and it's got so much going on, you won't want to leave!! read more

• Rhiannon makes news as show queen

  Rhiannon Llewellin will be looking at the 2004 County Show from an entirely different perspective. read more

• Otter makes a stand for wildlife trust

  The eight-foot high wicker otter, which was one of the attractions at the countryside display at last year's County Show, will be making a re-appearance this year. read more

• Let the show begin

  Welcome once again to this year's County Show - a show which is still moving forward in its approach to entertaining the public. read more

• As good as new

  There may be a 70-year age difference, but the vintage John Deere tractor, restored by Pembrokeshire farmer Henry Dixon, gleamed as bright as the new tractor he took delivery of at the Royal Welsh Show. read more

• Lust for learning

  Visit the Pembrokeshire Association of Voluntary Services (PAVS) stand in the Learning Zone at this year's County Show to find out more about a wide range of voluntary sector training opportunities. read more

• All set for Olympic theme

  YFC members in Pembrokeshire are on their marks, set and ready for this year's Pembrokeshire Agriculture Show, when the theme for our enclosure will be The YFC Olympics. read more

• First lady takes the reins

  The first lady president in the 220 year history of the Pembrokeshire Agricultural Society is looking forward to taking the reins of the three-day County Show. read more

• Newcastle Emlyn Mart, Thursday, August 5th

  Messrs Dai Lewis Cyf Auctioneers report as follows: A similar entry was had to previous (1010). Trade was fast throughout for Lambs and Cull Ewes met a steady run. read more

• Get a taste for the county

  If you like food, you'll love the County Show. read more

• Scope to go green on show field

  'Recycle at the show!' - that's one of the messages Pembrokeshire County Council will be promoting at this year's County Show. read more

• Cardigan Mart, August 2nd

  J. J. Morris report as follows: Good entries forward in the Calf and Store Cattle Section with a good run resulting in buyers competing strongly for the better quality sorts on offer. read more

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