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THE HAVENSCOMMUNITY DIARY

THE DIARY IS SPONSORED BY THE HAVENS COMMUNITY COUNCILwww.the-havens-communities.org.uk

Email : [email protected]

OCTOBER 2015

inside this issue...New Services Offered at Broad Haven Playgroup!

Exciting Fundraising Events!

Launch of the 2015 Christmas Pudding Run!

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WHAT’S ON THIS MONTH? October 2015

OCTOBER 2015

1 Thu Men's Group Anchor House 1.45 - 12The Havens Community Council Meeting, Bowen Memorial Hall

2 Fri

3 Sat

4 Sun

5 Mon

6 Tue

7 Wed Line Dancing 2 - 4 pm Broad Haven Village Halll

8 Thu

9 Fri

10 Sat Fireworks Fundraising Night - Page 11

11 Sun

12 Mon

13 Tue W.I Meeting Broad Haven Village Hall 7.30 PM

14 Wed Line Dancing 2 - 4 pm Broad Haven Village Halll

15 Thu

16 Fri

17 Sat

18 Sun

19 Mon

20 Tue

21 Wed Line Dancing 2 - 4 pm Broad Haven Village Halll

22 Thu AGM for Havens Buisness Group and The Community Forum, Haven Court

23 Fri

24 Sat 'The Changing Room' Fundraiser for Broad Haven Village Hall Page 10

25 Sun

26 Mon

27 Tue

28 Wed Line Dancing 2 - 4 pm Broad Haven Village Halll

29 Thu

30 Fri

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Bus Timetables - available at Pembrokeshire County Council website or see the notices in the bus stop opposite Londis. Tides - tide tables are available at Londis & The Beach Shop Broad Haven. At low tide, if you look seaward, you can walk left and over to Little Haven.

Public Phones - are located by the public toilets, on Marine Road, near the chip shops and in the Millmoor Way car park (as you exit the village, before the hill, on the left)Cinema - Palace Cinema Haverfordwest SA61 1NH Phone:01437 767675

Excellent Childrens’ Play Park - From the seafront, walk northwards and veer right along Millmoor Way, as the road forks , take the right into Sandyke Rd. At the brow of the hill, take the path on the left the play park is straight ahead! Football Field - walk up Sandyke Road, and continue until you reach the end of the road, the football field is straight ahead.

WiFi - internet and WiFi available at the Youth Hostel Broad Haven (Millmoor Car Park) WiFi is available for customers of The Ocean Cafe, Bar and Restaurant on the sea front.

Electronic Tourist Information Point located in The Boathouse Gallery, St. Bride’s Road, Little Haven. Pembrokeshire Coast National Park car parking tickets (daily and season) are also available at the Gallery in exchange for cheques or cash (not credit cards).

TOURIST TIPS!

Petrol Stations - don’t leave it to the last litre!7 miles away- Haverfordwest Tesco - SA61 1BU - Open 24 Hours, Cash Machine, Pharmacy, OpticiansHaverfordwest Morrisons - SA61 2EX - Cash Machine, Calor Gas AvailableMilford Haven Tesco - SA73 3AU - Cash Machine, Petrol Station Open 24 Hours

Veterinary Practices The Oak Veterinary Group - practices in Haverfordwest, St Davids, Clarbeston Road and FishguardHaverfordwest - SA61 2PL Phone: 01437 760 111( up the hill past Morrisons)

Haven Wild Bird and Pet Food - simple medicines, food, treats, leads etc... - SA61 1JB

Dog Ban - there is a partial dog ban on Broad Haven beach. Dogs are only allowed on the ‘Londis’ side of the beach [Apr - Sept]. Please clean up after your dog as this side of the beach is very popular with families!

Rhos Cottage Dental Surgery - Phone : 01437 765 124Rhos Cottage, Portfield, Haverfordwest, SA61 1BN St Thomas Doctors Surgery - 25 Millmoor Way, Broad Haven, SA62 3JJ Phone: 01437 781082 Closed Monday, Saturday and Sunday Opening Times:Tuesday 9:00 am – 12:45 pm, Wednesday 10:30 am – 12:30 pm, Thursday 9:00 am – 12:45 pm, Friday 10:30 am – 12:30 pm

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Organisation Held On Contact Telephone

Baptist Church See "Church Notices" Ben & Helen Dare 781428

Broad Haven CP School As per Term Andrew Williams 781404

Broad Haven Hall Bookings Charlie Alexander 07734 818336

Broad/Little Haven W.I. 2nd Tuesday of Month Judith Thomas 781416

Brownies Every Tuesday 3.30-5pm Jane Jones 07786 047110

Carnival Committee Les Reohorn 07970 921685

Church in Wales See "Parish Diary" Rev. Diana Hoare 01437 781809

Community Council Meet 1st Tuesday Christine Lewis 781418

Football Club & Recreation Every Thursday Dave Day 07760 667231

Guides Every Tuesday Sue Reynolds 781894

Havens Community Forum Robin Mogg 781264

Havens History Group 3rd Thursday of Month Ian Norman 781775

Little Haven Amenities David Reed 781181

Little Haven Art Group Every Tuesday am Helen Barrack 764308

Little Haven Hall Bookings Edna Davies 781150

Meals on Wheels Area Office 762911

Play Group Every Mon - Thurs am Bonnie Nicklin 07501531718Rainbows Every Tuesday Stephanie Stapleton 781643

Rowing Club Tim Harvatt 781779

Royal British Legion Every month Jane Main 781645

RNLI Fundraising Mary Whitewright 781256

RNLI Operations Andy Grey 781153

Short Mat Bowls Monday & Wednesday Jim Garner 781795

Y.H.A Gary, Sue or Laura 781688

Book Group Monthly Anne Maclean 781797

Broad Haven Festive Lighting Brian Henderson 781273

Support the Boardwalk Usually Mondays Linda 01437 762979

WHO TO CONTACT IN THE HAVENS

THE HAVENS COMMUNITY COUNCIL CONTACT CENTRE (01437) 764551Dial the above telephone number and ask for the Contact Centre to report any infrastruc-

ture faults -It's a very efficient service and shortcuts telling your local Cllr/clerk.

Pembrokeshire County Council 01437 764551 [email protected] Environmental Health [email protected] Dog Warden Team Police Community Support Officer Dial 101

Dog Fouling

Reports

[email protected]

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTSACCOMMODATION REQUIRED

Located between Fishguard and Little Haven. All options considered -

lodging, caravan, barn, flat let etc. I'm employed by the National Trust and

can offer references and bond. Contact me on 07854 701363 or

[email protected]

ACCOMMODATION WANTED

Relocating professional seeks long-term rental of 2 / 3 bed property close to the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path.

Must have broadband connectivity and excellent sea views. Please call

William on 07955111537

The HC Diary is an impartial publication created by independent articles & adverts submitted for inclusion. Whilst every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the articles /adverts, the editors do not take responsibility for content. The editors do reserve the right to amend, or withdraw any submission. Any comments regarding content, should, in the first instance, be made to [email protected]

NEW CHURCH IN WALES CONTACT DETAILSRev. Diana Hoare Walton West Rectory

Tel: 01437 781809 Or 07989432280

MEN’S GROUP On Thursday 1st October [10.45 to 12

noon] the Men’s Group will be at Anchor House for conversation and

coffee. Open to all men, the aim is to give an opportunity for transforming occasional

contact into deeper friendship.

BROAD HAVEN VILLAGE HALL 100 CLUB RESULTS

FLU CLINIC

The Flu vaccination clinic for Broad Haven is on the 13th Oc-tober 9.30am to midday. Please call the surgery to book an ap-

pointment. Alternatively patients can call the Haverfordwest sur-gery to book an appointment in

one of our other flu clinics taking place throughout October.

01437762162.

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Did you know? Broad Haven Playgroup now offers......

Quality care for 2- 4 year olds9am - 12 noon

Mon - Fri

Breakfast Club 8.15 till 9 am

Lunchtime Club 12 noon till 1.00 pm

(Lunchtime Club also includes taking those children in afternoon nursery over

for their session in the school)

Broad Haven Village Hall

Contact Bonnie Nicklin for details and costs07501531718

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November 2015

1 Sun

2 Mon

3 Tue

4 Wed Line Dancing 2 - 4 pm Broad Haven Village Halll

5 Thu

6 Fri

7 Sat

8 Sun

9 Mon

10 Tue

11 Wed Line Dancing 2 - 4 pm Broad Haven Village Halll

12 Thu

13 Fri

14 Sat Table Top Sale Broad Haven Village Hall

15 Sun

16 Mon

17 Tue

18 Wed Line Dancing 2 - 4 pm Broad Haven Village Halll

19 Thu

20 Fri

21 Sat

22 Sun

23 Mon

24 Tue

25 Wed Line Dancing 2 - 4 pm Broad Haven Village Halll

26 Thu

27 Fri

28 Sat

29 Sun

30 Mon

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The playgroup would like to welcome the newly built nursery at Broad Haven school and hope many of you attended the open day to see the impressive new facilities.

Our playgroup, which has been open for some 45 years, has seen generations of children from the Havens and from further afield , pass through its doors. We have provided the first experience, for many, of a stimulating learning environment outside of the home.

Over the years Broad Haven Playgroup has continued to move along with education and requirements to try to provide an up to date service, this term is no exception.

We have prided ourselves in giving a quality and welcoming service to our community and this continues with our new hours and the ability to offer wrap around for those who wish to access the afternoon nursery sessions in the school.

This time has been one of great change for our playgroup, and we are keen to continue to provide that care and first foundation phase experience for all the children who join us.

Our numbers are currently low, and for this vital service to continue we need our playgroup to be attended and the resourc-es used.

If you are interested in your child starting playgroup or you believe you can support us in any other way e.g. Fundraising, committee member, please call the number or visit us.

Many thanks for your continued support!

Bonnie, Theresa, Sarah and all the playgroup team.

07501531718

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ONLINE ENTRIES FOR THIS YEARS XMAS PUDDING RUN NOW OPEN!

This year’s Broad Haven Xmas Pudding Run will be taking place on Sunday 13th December 2015 at 12pm. It is a 10 km road run from the beautiful village of Broad Haven. All entrants will receive a Christmas pudding on finishing the run. The event is licensed by the Welsh Athletics Association (WAA) and will be measured to exactly 10 km. Fancy dress is optional… see the gallery of last year’s event for inspiration.

VISIT WWW.XMASPUDDINGRUN.CO.UK

Local crafts and costal themed gifts

Quality gifts, cosmetics and clothing

Please see our window

or facebook page

for our winter opening hours

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Then the funds from the Trafalgar Terrace Car Park Honesty Box Funds could help you!

If you think these funds would benefit your organisation, please contact HCC Clerk Christine Lewis at [email protected] for a form

detailing how to bid!

Are you part of a local organisation that would benefit from extra funds?

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The Bowen Memorial HallPrices for hiring

£60 – per day£40 – per day if hiring more than 2 days

£30 – half day£50 – children’s party£60 – evening function

£150 – weddings£15 – evening meeting (up to 2 hours)

Please contact Edna DaviesTel: 01437 781150

For enquiries and bookings

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Broad Haven Village Hall Update!

Broad Haven Village Hall Committee had a busy summer and managed to raise £1300 through a variety of fundraising events. This has enabled the go ahead for the new village hall ceiling. If you haven’t already seen it, please pop into the village hall at soon as you can to see the massive improvement. Not only does the hall look so much better it will be warmer and much more comfortable. The much improved ceiling

The hall is due to be painted within the next few weeks which will improve the facility further. Plans to replace the current kitchen are in hand and we hope to have news of this in the next Diary. Future fundraising events in the village hall are

th November – see poster for details elsewhere in the diary

th January – please save the date

We were delighted to welcome three more willing volunteers to our September meet-ing but if you are interested in helping your community too; please consider joining us and help us to improve this fantastic village facility. Together we can make a differ-ence.

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Jones' Coastal Taxis

Based in Broad Haven

Providing a wide selection of travelling needs airport transfers, train stations,

luggage/walker transfers, party's, contract work, or just a

nice night out!

Luxury 4+7 seater vehicles available for comfort and style

07984696404 / 07470407745

The Havens 50+ Fit Club

Gentle seated exercise classes and TLC (Tea/laughter/chat)

Every Monday afternoon 2pm to 3pm.

The Village Hall, Broad Haven. £3 per person incl. refreshments. Suitable for men and women and

all abilities.

Wear comfortable clothing and flat shoes.

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OPEN AT WEEKENDS DURING MAY AND JUNE

From Friday 1st May 2015

FRIDAYS from 4.30 pm for Pizza’s – eat in or takeaway

SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS AND BANK HOLIDAY MONDAYS

Open from 11am for drinks, light lunch and cakesPizza’s from 4.30 pm – eat in or takeaway

FULLY LICENSEDCome and enjoy something to eat or drink.

Relax and take in the lovely views from our seafront garden and beach bar

At Anchor House, The Seafront, Broad Haven, SA62 3JN – Tel. 01437 781 476

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PRIMARY, SECONDARY & ADULT

Alistair Smith B.A. (Hons) Wales,

PGCE

Enhanced Disclosure CRB

Please contact me for

details/subjects

01646 635869

07809 689835

[email protected]

ACADEMIC TUITIONLOGS FOR SALESeasoned Softwood ready to burn

Builders Bag - £4010KG net bag - £2

Kindling -£3

Free delivery within 10 miles of Dale for builders bags or a minimum of five

net bagsTo order or for more information

contact : Daniel 07827331006

Or Fran 07807585414

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Havens Business Group AGM&

The Community ForumAGM

The AGM’s of both groups will be heldOn

Thursday 22nd October 20157-00pm

at Haven Court, Little Haven

The Chairman and Treasurer willboth be standing down from their posts.

if there is no one interested in taking overboth groups may be closed down.

For more information pleasePhone/email

Robin Mogg0789 9718045

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THE HAVENS COMMUNITY ALLOTMENT AND GARDENS

FREE to the first 3 callers, red and green Salad Bowl lettuce plants for growing this autumn/winter in a polytunnel or greenhouse.

Let me explain, last autumn I tried growing both green and red Salad Bowl, a cut and come again lettuce. They were a great success and kept us going right through winter and early spring this year.

I let one plant of each colour go to seed. They grew 6 feet tall (!) and produced seed that I planted end of August. They all germinated very well so I have spare plants! Give me a call if you would like some plants or seed. 07920050628

It has been an odd year for me at my allotment. I tried 6 different varieties of new potatoes and was not very impressed by any of them, Orla being the best, but not as good as International Kidney (Jersey Royal) or Maris Peer. An aspect of growing vegetables (for taste) is that you try to find varieties that do particularly well in your soil. I have carried out the same trials with runner beans and Lady Di is consistently the best flavour for my soil.

I have grown main crop Sarpo Mira, which is blight resistant and has almost no blight and the tubers are good. However my favourite maincrop potato for flavour and excellent storage is Pink Fir Apple. Blight has affected the latter and I am having to pick over the tubers as some are blight affected. I grow it because I love the flavour and it is rarely available in shops, I think because it is a very knobbly tuber and is best scrubbed and cooked with no attempt to peel before cooking.

At this time of year people's thoughts are often more on Christmas than they are an allotment plot, however work put in on preparing beds for planting now will be well rewarded next year. Included in the annual fee of £25 is as much manure as you need for your plot AND if you pay now you get next year free, now what could be better than that!

Good gardening, Patrick Hellings THCAG Treasurer.

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Line Dancing With Alan Spence

Every Wednesday 2-4pm Broad Haven Village Hall

£6 All Welcome

Ring 01437781820 for information

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The Havens Community Council / Cyngor Cymuned The Havens

MATTERS ARISINGTrafalgar Terrace Honesty Box Fund A draft application form for local fund raising groups wishing to apply for the donations from the Trafalgar Terrace Honesty Box Fund for the 12 months commencing 1 November 2015 was circulated for discussion. A notice has been placed in The Havens Diary and The Havens Facebook Page asking applicants to email the clerk for more information and a formElection of Vice Chair Cllr Dai Faulkner proposed Cllr Mary Whitewright and Cllr Lawrence Hughes seconded the proposal. Little Haven Litter Flyer A flyer has been produced for distribution to holiday homes in the Little Haven area advising visitors to check which week they can put their rubbish out for collection. The flyer also highlights Pembrokeshire County Council's rules for rubbish collections and the problems resulting in non compliance.AGENDA ITEMSDirection for Little Haven ConservationThe Direction for Little Haven Conservation was circulated to Councillors beginning of August. The order is a legal mechanism for withdrawing householders 'permitted development rights' to alter windows, doors, boundary walls and to create hard-standings. All householders will now have to apply for planning permission to make the alterations mentioned above. The Point Little Haven Councillors asked the clerk to include The Point in

Clerk/RFO Christine Lewis 781418 [email protected] www.pembstcc.co.uk/the-havens-community-council

A précis of 1 Sep Minutes 2015.

asked the clerk to include The Point in future Grass Cutting Tenders as this is an important area used by both tourists and residents and no longer gets looked after by the National Trust Volunteers. The Havens Community Website Feedback Giles Howell, who has voluntarily produced the Havens Community Website for a number of years, requested that the Council review the site and give him some feedback on both the content and future development. Councillors appreciated the time he has put in over the years and asked the Clerk to thank him for all his hard work. It was suggested that, instead of listing the individual agendas and minutes, the site should provide a link to the PCC Community Council Website for access to agendas and minutes and also provide links to the Community and Diary Facebook pages. As Giles has an extensive collection of past agendas, minutes and diaries it was also suggested that there be a link on the site to enter an Archive area where these can all be accessed.Casual Vacancy The Clerk advised that she had informed the PCC Electoral Services Officer of the Casual Vacancy and published the required Casual Vacancy Notice in the Diary, on the Council Website and on the Council Facebook Page. As soon as Electoral Services advises whether the Council should fill the vacancy by election or co-option she will re-advertise for applications. Broad Haven Litter Update PCC have

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THE HAVENS COMMUNITY COUNCIL CONTACT DETAILS

If you would like to contact the council to request information or express your views please see contact details below:COUNCIL CONTACT DETAILSCllr Charlotte Alexander 781632Cllr Nia Davies 781421Cllr Mark Burch 781283Cllr David Faulkner 781640Cllr Matthew Ford 07478637237Cllr Brian Henderson 781273Cllr Lawrence Hughes 781403Cllr Joan Phillips 781294Cllr Sue Reynolds 781894Cllr Mary Whitewright 781256County Cllr Peter Morgan 781010Clerk: Christine Lewis 781418

THE HAVENS COMMUNITY COUNCIL CONTACT CENTRE (01437) 764551

Dial the above telephone number and ask for the Contact Centre to report any

infrastructure faults

arranged for the bins to be emptied at a later time in an attempt to improve the problems being experienced around the village and on the beach. Initial indications are that there has been some improvement. The situation will continue to be monitored.Boardwalk Update The Opening Ceremony was well attended and a great success. The Raymond brothers (freeholders) were amazed at the work that had been done and congratulated the STB Group on all their excellent fund raising and related activities.Planning The following plans were supported NP/15/0471/FUL Wesley Road, Little Haven, NP/15/0413/FUL Swanswell Trafalgar Terrace, Broad Haven, NP/15/56/FUL Preseli View, Hasguard Cross, NP/15/0485/FUL Roberts Chalet, Bunks Lane.Application NP/15/0431 was not support by the Council due to a number of concerns regarding height, size and character.A full copy of the minutes can be found on the Coun cil website http://pembscc.co.uk/

THE MINUTES ARE SUBJECT TO CONFIRMATION AT THE MEET ING TO BE HELD ON 1 OCTOBER 2015 IN BOWEN MEMORIAL HALL, LITT LE HAVEN AT 7.30 PM

COFFEE MORNING

Cakes and crafts for Christmas

Proceeds to the Boardwalk and Village hall

Support Broad Haven!!!

Monday 23 November

Enfield House, Broad Haven

10 am -1 pm

Many thanks

Linda Harrison 07970542044

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How to attract them to your garden: Jays are relatively infrequent garden visitors, but may be tempted by peanuts and scraps. They are more likely to use your garden for storage of seeds. Aside from seeds they feed on carrion and eggs.

Conservation status: Green (no cause for concern).

BTO Garden BirdWatch data show that, at this time of year, one in ten partici-pants record Jays in their garden. In 2014 I saw a Jay during two weeks of the year, in 2013 it was ten weeks and so far this year it’s been six.

Make Your Garden Count!If you enjoy watching birds and other creatures in your garden, and want to help track their fortunes, then BTO Garden BirdWatch could be perfect for you. Please contact me for a free enquiry pack or to book a talk (Swansea and surrounding areas).

Happy Garden Bird Watching! Amanda Skull, Garden BirdWatch Ambassador07952 758293 (evenings & weekends only)

Domestic plumbing, chimney and

flue cleaning, multi fuel stove service

including glass replacement, general

building repairs and drain

unblocking.

For a free estimate call Jim on 07772

045056 or e-mail

[email protected]

Evening and weekend calls available

All work guaranteed, Flue/chimney

certificates issued

Local, reliable craftsman.

No Pembrokeshire promises

Save the Date / Please do not clash

Return of the Snow Ball

Broad Haven Village Hall

Saturday 30th January 2016

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BIRD WATCH Welcome to this month’s Bird Watch. I’m one of two volunteer Ambassadors for the British Trust for Ornithology’s (BTO) Garden BirdWatch scheme in South Wales. Each month I introduce you to a bird or other animal that you might see in your garden.

Bird of the Month: JayAt this time of year there is generally plenty of natural food around. Birds only have themselves to care for – they have no dependants and, generally, no territories. Mixed-species flocks of birds can often be seen foraging together. You won’t see Jays among these as they prefer their own company – even established pairs spend much of their time apart. Jays are tree seed specialists with a passion for acorns. Although they favour woodlands, at this time of year you may spot them using your garden as an acorn larder, carefully burying their treasure in the lawn or borders. They find a different hiding place for every single seed! Birds can travel up to 2 ½ miles to find acorns, carrying up to nine in their bill and adapted gullet, although three is more usual. Part of the crow family, Jays have a pinkish-brown body and black tail; look out for the dazzling azure flash on their wings and bold white rump as they fly away. Jays are shy birds and tend to see you before you see them. To warn all other birds in the area they issue a loud, harsh screaming call. Did you know?

A Jay will stash up to 5,000 acorns during au-tumn. They have great memories but will inevi-tably forget the location of some, thus helping new oak trees to grow.Our Jays may be joined by cousins from north-ern and eastern Europe if those countries have a poor acorn crop.The Welsh name is Ys-grech y Coed, meaning Scream of the Wood.

How to attract them to your garden: Jays are relatively infrequent garden visitors, but may be tempted by peanuts and scraps. They are more likely to use your garden for storage of seeds. Aside from seeds they feed on carrion and eggs.

Conservation status: Green (no cause for concern).

Jay: Russ Myners

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A Big “Thank-you”! to Peter Connell for his continued support and submission of brilliant quizzes! Answers on page 35

QUIZ : ThE HUNT FOR RED OCTOBER1 In 1985 Mick Hucknell formed a boy band which after great success disbanded in 2010. It is about to embark on a 30th anniversary reunion tour. What was the band’s original name and why was it so named? 2. What percentage of the population of Europe is redheaded. And that of Wales? 3. Which of the following were not born with red hair : Winston Churchill, Dylan Thomas, Prince Harry, Simon Pegg, Gillian Anderson? 4. According to their names which part of these birds is coloured red: ‘Redstart’, ‘Redpoll’? And what has become ‘The National Bird of Wales’? 5. Where is Pembrokeshire’s only wild herd of Red Deer to be found? 6. What was ‘Red October’ in the quiz’s title? 7. Just 120 miles from Pembrokeshire there exists in the wild colonies of ‘monster’ alien insects unknown in the rest of the world. What type of insect, where are they found, and of what chemical is their sting composed? 8. There are just 3 places left in Wales where red squirrels are to be found. Where are they and where in Pembrokeshire is it proposed to introduce them?

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Our September meeting was held at Broad Haven Village Hall, the guest speaker for the evening was Linda Harrison who gave us a very interesting and informative talk about The work of a Magistrate. Vote of thanks was given by Greta and hostesses were Jane and Linda.

On September 7th for our ""flagship" Centenary event our federation chartered the Waverley paddle steamer. Over 500 WI members and friends had a wonderful afternoon sailing around St Brides Bay. The Highlight of the afternoon was Grassholm, the Gannets were amazing and put on a really good show for us..

Next meeting Tuesday 13th October 7-30 pm Broad Haven Village Hall. Ginny and Russ Batt of Silent World will be giving us an interactive talk about marine life from around the Pembrokeshire coast Hostesses Nesta and Gill. Do come along .

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Only 30 yards from the beach we are an ideal

stop for a glass of Welsh Ale, wine, tea or coffee. Our varied menu includes fresh local lobster, crab and fish, steaks, mixed grills and Freds famous Lamb curry and homemade Steak and

Ale Pies.

We have a Specials board which changes daily, yummy puddings and Pembrokeshire Pant Mawr

Cheese

The beer garden is sheltered, ideal on sunny days, on in cooler weather enjoy the log fire in

the cosy bar . Tel 01437 781 266

Mary, Malcolm, Viv and Andrew extend you a warm welcome.

Gwyneth Hopkins, Reiki Practitioner

Reiki is a form of "Hands on Healing" (the client remains fully clothed). It works

towards reducing stress, pain and tension. For a person in good health, Reiki offers a pleasant way to relax, to relieve stress and to increase energy

and vitality.

Reiki can be used to facilitate the healing of illness. It may help to strengthen the immune system, eliminate toxins and

release emotional blockages.

Your Reiki treatment will be in a private and peaceful environment. I also

practice other therapies and teach Reiki.

For more details Tel: 01646 636683 (St.Ishmaels) www.gwynhopkins.co.uk

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Haven Wi ld Bi r d & Pet Food

Open Monday to Saturday’s 9am - 5pmOpen Sunday’s 10am - 4pm

We Stock a large range of wild bird and pet foods

and accessories including Burns Real Food for Pets,

Country Choice and Royal Canin. We have a large

range of pet beds, cages, harnesses, collars and

leads in stock. Free parking outside the shop. We will

be opening a Doggy Day Care Centre later in the

year.

Sunset Bed & BreakfastQuiet family run business in Broad Haven

Double en-suite rooms with sea views, only a few minutes walk to the beach

07903 730832

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Londis Broad Haven

Just to remind everyone that as from Sunday 6th

September the Londis shop will revert to the Autumn opening hours of 8:00 am

to 8:00 pm.

* IN STORE BAKERY *

Broad Haven Rainbows are desperately looking for new leaders

and helpers.More than 80,000 amazing volunteers contribute over 10 million hours to

guiding every year. In return, we offer training and the opportunity to develop

new skills.Please help to keep our local units

going!If you are interested in any way, or have any questions, please get in

touch.

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Slate Mill Lodge, Dale Road, SA62 3QRwww.slatemilllodge.com

PART TIME HELP REQUIRED

To assist in the running of our busy Guest House and Campsite. Tasks to include 'changeovers' housework and gardening.

Also required Trainee Chef/Cook to help in the preparation and cooking of evening meals.

Applicants must be available for weekend work.

Contact David or Jane on 01646 636767

RedlandsTouring Caravan & Camping Park

Hasguard Cross, nr Little Haven

01437 781300www.redlandstouring.co.uk

Touring Caravans, Motorhomes and Tents welcome

Graded 4 StarsQuiet, level park with sea views

Immaculate FacilitiesOpen March to Dec/Jan

Special Offer for Low Season“Book for 7 nights & pay for 5 or

book for 4 nights & pay for 3”

Little and Broad Haven Shop

RNLI Shop, The Car Park, Little Haven

Needs your Help!

We rely on volunteers to keep our shops open and are currently

looking for new volunteers .

If you are interested in volunteering in the shop and have a few hours you can spare please do not

hesitate to call 01437781454 for more information.

Thank you!

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Guiding News October; 2015

Brownies restarted on Wednesday 16th September with a new time and new leaders. Nine girls enjoyed the evening, meet-ing the new leaders and deciding on their new Brownie names. (Squirrel and Deer are the new leaders; Badger and Hedgehog are helping them out this term).

Lots of activities are planned including shoulder bag decorating, badge work, pavement chalking, art workshop and of course learning some new songs plus an opportunity to spend some time at a Pack Holiday.

It is still hoped that Rainbows will restart, keep your eyes open for details (existing rainbows will be contacted by email or text as soon as possible).

Guides will be meeting regularly during this term and will be contacted directly by Dolphin.

Rugby World Cup - On Monday 14th September a signed World Cup Rugby Ball (and banner) were hosted by Pembrokeshire Guiding at Tasker Millward School as part of its journey around Wales. The banner and ball travelled 1000 miles around Wales within 7 days and arrived safely back in Cardiff. The Banner looked wonderful with over 3000 colourful signatures and many personal messages for the Welsh Squad.The final stop for the Banner was when a dozen Guiding members took it to the The Vale Hotel Hensol for the Welsh Squad to see all the good luck messages before they left for their first game. The well-travelled ball looked as good as the day it left and will be part of a Rugby

Exhibition at The National Museum of Wales from Monday 21st September until November 2015. Throughout the last 7 days, the photographs on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram have been absolutely super and each telling a story of so many members of Girlguiding laughing and having fun. This really is a fantastic organisation to be part of

Three Pembrokeshire Guide Leaders with the ball at Taskers School (Helen Perret, Sian Garside and Kathy Gunner

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QUIZ : ANSWERS1.' Red'; When asked originally the band’s name Mick said “Red, simply red’ and the name stuck. Red after the colour of Mick’s hair. 2. 2%; 12% of Welsh people have red hair. It is a recessive gene possessed by 40% of the Welsh and both parents need it to produce a red headed child. 3. They all have natural red hair. 4. ‘Start’ is Old English for ‘tail’, from this came ‘stark’ and ‘stark naked’ means with the rump exposed! ‘Poll’ is Middle English for head, hence ‘poll tax’ or ‘pollarded’. The Red Kite was all but extinct in Wales but there are now 1,000 breeding pairs. 50 may be seen together at the feeding centre at Llanddeusant, (Brecon Beacons). 5. Ramsey Island. 6. A 1990 film from Tom Clancy’s book starring Sean Connery featured a Soviet nuclear submarine ‘Red October’ threatening the USA. 7. In the estuary to Dublin’s River Liffey lies an island, 1 mile long, ½ mile wide where in 1945 were discovered these colonies of ‘monster’ red ants looking just like jig-saws or mosaics, being made up of small fragments of male and female tissue, all jumbled together. This cannot be due to genetic chance because the black ant colonies are the same and radiation studies were negative. No-one can explain this mystery. Their bite contains formic acid (Formica: Latin: Ant) 8. Anglesey, Clocae-nog (North Wales), Tywi Valley in the Cambrian Mountains, Mid Wales where the genotype is the purest in Britain. The Monks on Caldy hope to introduce the red squirrel there.

HAVENS COMMUNITY COUNCIL

The Farmhouse, Broadway, Broad Haven, SA62 3HX

[email protected] Tel 01437 781418

COUNCILLOR VACANCY

How would you like to .. .. .. ..

Get involved locally?

Help make decisions?

Help address local issues?

Being a Community Councillor is an enjoyable way of contributing to your

community and helping to make it a better place to live.

We are looking to co-opt a local elector on to the Community Council and would

love to hear from anyone wishing to join us.

Please email Christine before the 20 October 2015 if you would like more

information on how to apply or have a chat with one of the existing Councillors.

http://www.pembstcc.co.uk/the-havens-community-council

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