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Pembrokeshire Archive

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• Llandeilo

  Llandeilo is a town rich in history. It was the medieval capital of Wales, and sits prominently on northern bank of the River Towy. read more

• Get a beach body

  As part of its FIT IN campaign to encourage more women and girls to take part in exercise, the Sports Council for Wales is urging people to make the most of their local beaches as an alternative to the gym this summer. Pembrokeshire is no exception and Broad Haven, Freshwater West and Newgale are just a handful of settings that provide the ideal location for some beach fitness. Dr Huw Jones, chief executive of the Sports Council for Wales, said: "Pembrokeshire's beaches are ideal for indulging in some exercise while enjoying the summer warmth. The quality and variety of beaches in this area make a much more attractive place to exercise than a stuffy gym." There are plenty of fun ways to keep fit on the beach. Windsurfing, diving and waterbiking all offer an adrenaline-boosting, exciting afternoon. You could even think about booking a course of scuba-diving lessons, (go to www.dive pembrokeshire.com) so not only will you be fit and toned but you'll also have a new skill to boot! read more

• New Quay

  Set around a large harbour area New Quay is an attractive Victorian coastal resort, once a busy ship-building centre and thriving commercial port. It remains one of Wales' most popular sailing centres. read more

• A mecca for invaders

  Fishguard and neighbouring Goodwick are said to have derived their names from the Vikings, who were frequent visitors to this part of the coast. The sheltered harbour at Lower Town was a bustling little cargo port with a fishing industry which made it famous from Elizabethan times for its herrings. The local people were widely known as Sgadan Abergwaun (Fishguard herrings) and the local comprehensive school still features the herring in its badge. read more

• Gyda Llaw

  In our Welsh language column Gyda llaw (By the Way) Eifion Jenkins provides a list of words to assist Welsh learners. 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

• At your leisure

  Get on par . . . read more

• At the heart of the county

  At the heart of Pembrokeshire lies the welcoming and attractive county town of Haverfordwest. As well as being an ideal base for exploring the county, the former market town is also a charming place to visit in its own right. read more

• Water, water everywhere

  Surrounded by water on three sides, Pembrokeshire is the ideal place to visit if you enjoy watersports. read more

• At the heart of the county

  At the heart of Pembrokeshire lies the welcoming and attractive county town of Haverfordwest. As well as being an ideal base for exploring the county, the former market town is also a charming place to visit in its own right. read more

• Borth

  The old fishing hamlet of Borth boasts one of Ceredigion's longest and most golden of beaches. The beach is of a particularly shallow gradient fooling many into thinking the pebbles visible at high tide are representative of the ebb-tide scenario. Nothing could be further from the truth! read more

• Haverfordwest

  At the heart of Pembrokeshire lies the welcoming and attractive county town of Haverfordwest, the most important town in the county and the main centre for shopping and employment. read more

• Funeral reports published January 19th 2005

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• Political party and constituency: Conservative, Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire.

  Name: David Nicholas Thomas. Date and place of birth: 27/11/41, Cwmgors. Resident of: Gower, Swansea. Family/children: Married to Margaret, a teacher; daughter Rachel, a lawyer in London. read more

• Carmarthen

  There was once a time when Carmarthen was the most important town in Wales. Quite right too. This is the town where ancient Celtic tribesmen headed for to draw up their laws, Roman soldiers came to for a little relaxation, Welsh Princes to set up 'eisteddfodau' and where Merlin, King Arthur's magician called home. In modern days Welsh Nationalist politicians came here to be elected to greater things at Westminster and farmers loudly voiced protest about financial injustices. read more

• St Davids and Solva

  St Davids is the smallest city in Great Britain, and is really no more than a large village. It takes its name from the Patron Saint of Wales and is one of the most visited places in the county. read more

• Party and constituency: Liberal Democrat, Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire.

  Name: Mary Megarry. Date and place of birth: 13/5/59, Newport Pagnell, Bucks. Resident of: Pleasant Valley, Stepaside, Narberth. Family/children: Married with one son. read more

• Meet your Assembly candidates

  Four years ago, the people of Wales went to the polls to elect their first representatives to the National Assembly - Europe's youngest democracy. Scepticism over the creation of the National Assembly remained in some quarters. But among others, hopes were high that there could be better days ahead. read more

• Narberth

  Narberth is a busy, hospitable town with a strong sense of community, with a variety of interesting shops where you can pick up locally-produced art and crafts, clothing and jewellery. read more

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