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Welcome new Presspackers!
A big Presspack welcome for this week goes to: Michael Groves, of Pembroke Dock, and Tamsin Mathias, of Milford Haven.
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Happy birthday!
Birthday greetings for this week go to: Alice Zangouras, 13, of Cardigan; Joshua Hancock, 14, of Mathry; Bryony Lee, eight, of Narberth; Ryan Reynolds, 11, of Milford Haven; Alex Humfrey, ten, of Bridell; Zoe Lee, 11, of Neyland; Iola Williams, 11, of
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Where will you be watching the big game?
AS Wales hope for their first Grand Slam since 1978, where will many of Pembrokeshire's enthusiastic followers be watching the crucial RBS Six Nations decider against Ireland on Saturday afternoon? Whatever happens it has been a magnificent campaign for
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Newcastle Emlyn Mart, Thursday, March 10th
M/s Dai Lewis Cyf Auctioneers report as follows: A slightly smaller entry forward in all categories (1104). New Season Lamb sold to a steady run, with demand increasing as Easter gets nearer. Hoggetts saw another fast trade for all categories, as did
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Much ado about muffin
Live review: The Muffin Men, Queens Hall, Narberth, March 5th Bands of all descriptions still draw inspiration from the rich musical loam of two of the last century's greatest composers, Frank Zappa and Captain Beefheart. Although they are not a tribute
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Llandysul Mart, Tuesday, March 8th
M/s Dai Lewis Cyf Auctioneers report as follows: A larger entry forward (245) with an extremely brisk trade throughout. Several lots of heavier, meatier cattle were presented this time, and sold better than current finished cattle trends. Several buyers
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A magic prize!
We have a truly magic competition for all you pop fans this week. Get ready to blast into outer space with Hi-5 and their brand new, fun-packed, rocket-fuelled album Space Magic, plus their brand new DVD, which is truly out of this world. Two lucky winners
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Super grass
Maximising grass use in an unsubsidised market will be a key topic for discussion when a top Australian grazing expert meets west Wales farmers today (Wednesday). Charlie Culley, manager for Keenan Australia, will also be examining solutions to maintaining
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Have your say on Museums' vision
DEAR EDITOR - The National Museums in Wales are currently looking at the way in which we work in relation to the aspirations and needs of the people of Wales. This vision will take the organisation forward over the next few years, and we very much hope
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Inventor scoops premier award
AN environmentally-friendly liquid composting system developed in a garden near Whitland has earned its inventor a top national award. The Envirocomp, which can produce 200 litres of liquid fertiliser for just 17p, is the brainchild of Linda Vickerage
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Brace yourself
GLIMPSES of the county's glorious coastline have been captured in a selection of paintings by renowned Pembrokeshire artist, Graham Brace. The first paintings in an exclusive series have been unveiled at the Waterfront Gallery on the dockside in Milford
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Memories of Crwys and Melin Trefin
DEAR EDITOR, - Your report (Historic village under the spotlight, March 9th) stating that the Archdruid Crwys was born in Trefin is incorrect. It was Edgar Phillips, the Archdruid Trefin who was born there. Crwys wrote the poem, Melin Trefin. I once asked
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Visually spectacular
Theatre review: The Third Man, Torch Theatre, March 3rd Set in post-war Vienna, this stylish thriller is immaculately staged with a folding white building offset by a dark background indicative of the loners and misfits that populate the city split as
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Tidal energy scheme needs support
DEAR EDITOR, - The Pembrokeshire branch of CPRW is appalled at last week's news that the county's pioneering tidal energy scheme has been refused funding by the National Assembly Government. This is the same body that has poured £16 million into the Bluestone
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Obituaries published March 16th, 2005
Here are the obituaries published in the Western Telegraph on Wednesday, March 16th, 2005: MR L. J. ROBLIN HAVERFORDWEST The funeral of Mr Leslie James Roblin, formerly of Atlanta, Tan Bank, Haverfordwest, took place at St David's Church, Prendergast,
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Dental crisis deepening
DEAR EDITOR, - Your correspondent D. C. Waller (March 2nd) is right to blame the Government for the current dental crisis, but their predecessors are also responsible, particularly for having seriously eroded some of the underlying foundations of dental
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Julia urges US to jump on board UK music scene
HAVING spent the last 12 months tirelessly plugging her own album, Pembrokeshire singer/ songwriter, Julia Jones, has turned promoter to sing the praises of other British talent. From Times Square in New York City, the Narberth-born songstress recently
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Cardigan Mart, Monday, March 7th
J. J. Morris report regular entries of Calves, Dairy and Store Cattle on March 7th. There was a competitive trade in the Calf section particularly for the best quality Rearers. Dairy Cattle were again firm and Store Cattle were very fast with all types
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Farmers urged to appoint pipeline agents
A charity, working on behalf of farmers who will have to give up land to the giant gas pipeline running from the new LNG terminal at Waterston, is urging them to appoint land agents immediately. Farm Crisis Network is concerned that dozens of landowners
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Passports threaten Preseli ponies
Ponies have run wild on the Preseli Hills for decades, grazing the hillsides and adding a natural beauty to the austere landscape. But the future of those ponies is in doubt as a direct result of equine passports. New European rules mean that a record
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Party time at Oakwood!
To celebrate the arrival of Matt the Magic Man at Oakwood this year, we are running a series of magical competitions!! Can you tell me how many balloons Matt has modelled in the picture (above). What do you think they are meant to be? Click on the link
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Where will you be watching the big game?
AS Wales hope for their first Grand Slam since 1978, where will many of Pembrokeshire's enthusiastic followers be watching the crucial RBS Six Nations decider against Ireland on Saturday afternoon? Whatever happens it has been a magnificent campaign for
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Spring to it at Folly Farm
Lucy Lamb is pleased because it's springtime and the all the baby animals are being born at Folly Farm! Can you help her celebrate by making her as colourful as possible? Print out this picture, colour it in and sens it, along with your name, age, address
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Fight for disabled child's rights
DEAR EDITOR, - I read with interest your recent story, 'My disabled child deserves a full life'. (March 2nd). I feel the need to stress that the problems which Mrs James is experiencing with her daughter - lack of social opportunity etc - is not restricted
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Small businesses back three big developments
SMALL businesses in Pembrokeshire have voted overwhelmingly in favour of three major developments set for the county. Bluestone, LNG and the gas-fired power station, were all given resounding approval last week by members of the Federation of Small Businesses
