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Fiendish fun
We have a fantastic competition for Presspackers this week, just in time for Hallowe'en. The new Gross range from Upstarts contains everything you need to have some fiendish fun, including Gross body bits, sticky bogies, a squidgy crawling eyeball, joke
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Anne-Marie's debut at Millennium stadium
Haverfordwest singer Anne-Marie Riley will have the audience of her dreams on Saturday, November 6th. She will be singing the Welsh National Anthem before the Wales v South Africa rugby international at a packed Millennium Stadium. And she will also be
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Waste management is best in Wales
Dear Editor, - The Western Telegraph report headlined Council Plagued By Best Value Inspections' (October 20th) states that Pembrokeshire County Council's waste management is recommended for improvement. The actual Audit Commission assessment on the authority's
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Tack theft warning
Following a national increase in the theft of tack from stables and outbuildings, Carmarthenshire police are issuing the following advice to horse owners: * Property - Mark items with an ultra-violet pen; mark saddles and other leather items with a metal
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Dairy farmers back regulation
A majority of Pembrokeshire milk producers support plans to set up an independent regulator for the dairy market. The proposal to establish an Ombudsman is being led by Ceredigion MP Simon Thomas, who supports equity and transparency within the milk market
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Happy Hallowe'en
Scoop the Presspack dog says... Hi Presspackers, I hope you are all enjoying your half term! It is Hallowe'en on Sunday, so I've given all the competitions this week a special spooky theme. Next week will be a bonfire night special, so send in all your
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Grow more, store urges
Pembrokeshire farmers are to be encouraged to grow new vegetable varieties after rising to the challenge of satisfying all the potato sales needs of their main buyer. All the potatoes sold in the Welsh stores of supermarket giant, Asda, are now supplied
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Tale of Wales' very own Bob Dylan
Long before David Gray shot to stardom, Solva had already claimed its place in the rock and roll Hall of Fame as the birthplace of Wales' premier troubadour. Solva Blues, Meic Stevens' recently-released autobiography, tells the tale of the Welsh Bob Dylan's
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People power
Farming Extra Focus: feature on a west Wales rural business or issue. This month: Investing in staff makes business sense. Farmers must regard staff as an investment, not a cost, if they are to compete with other industries to secure the best workforce
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TB: Time to act
In Pembrokeshire, there are two kinds of livestock farm. By that I don't mean dairy and beef units and neither do I use this analogy to make the distinction between conventional and organic systems. The two I refer to are farms which have experienced
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Psychedelic gig is heaven-sent
SPAN's Indian summer series culminated in, as football pundits would say, a game of two halves. With no support, the Angel Brothers took to the stage for a first half of slow, mellow, ambient western dance grooves, intertwined with intricate acoustic
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Monster icons do battle
Film review: Alien vs Predator. Alien vs. Predator turns out to be as gruesomely entertaining as other respectable action films, with some solid qualities, courtesy of director, Paul W. S. Anderson. It is a prequel to Alien (1979) and sequel to Predator
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Meet the new team at YFC helm YFC NEWS
There's a new team at the helm of Pembrokeshire YFC. At the recent agm of the county executive, Edward Hart took up the post of county chairman. A past member of Clynderwen YFC, a keen stock judger, and performer, Edward has represented his club and county
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We don't want store as gateway to county town
Dear Editor, - I read that Aldi has received planning permission for a store on Scotchwell car park, courtesy of the National Assembly, because of a freak in the law relating to the paperwork. But did the Assembly give consideration to traffic safety
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Creamery takeover
Pembrokeshire dairy farmer Mansel Raymond says the £75 million acquisition of Associated Co-operative Creameries (ACC) by farmer-owned Dairy Farmers of Britain is a positive step towards getting farmers closer to their market. Mr Raymond, chairman of
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Youth project geared to county's youngsters
Dear Editor, - In response to the article, published in the Western Telegraph (October 13th) regarding teenagers in Haverfordwest 'being treated like scum'. The article identifies 19-year-old Jamie who explains that older teenagers in Pembrokeshire do
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TB: Time to act COMMENT
In Pembrokeshire, there are two kinds of livestock farm. By that I don't mean dairy and beef units and neither do I use this analogy to make the distinction between conventional and organic systems. The two I refer to are farms which have experienced
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Meet the new team at YFC helm
There's a new team at the helm of Pembrokeshire YFC. At the recent agm of the county executive, Edward Hart took up the post of county chairman. A past member of Clynderwen YFC, a keen stock judger, and performer, Edward has represented his club and county
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Seventh wonder
LIVE PREVIEW: Eduardo Niebla Theatr Mwldan, Thursday, October 28th, 7.30pm Theatr Mwldan is hosting world-class virtuoso Spanish guitarist and composer Eduardo Niebla for his first Mwldan performance. Eduardo was born in Tangiers to Andalusian parents
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Cash up for grabs for YFC businesspeople YFC NEWS
A substantial amount of money is up for grabs for the best new businesses set up by past and present members of Wales YFC. Current and past Young Farmers' Club members under the aged of 31, who have set up a business in 2004, have until November 11th
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Welcome new Presspackers!
A big Presspack welcome this week goes to... Rebecca Phillips, of Milford Haven; Erin Morris, of Berea; Georgie Leeke, of Llysyfran; Robert Bowen, of Walwyns Castle; Max, Sam and Ben Walton, of Wiston; Simon, Stacey and Kayleigh and Chelsea Evans, of
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Tack theft warning EQUESTRIAN NEWS
Following a national increase in the theft of tack from stables and outbuildings, Carmarthenshire police are issuing the following advice to horse owners: * Property - Mark items with an ultra-violet pen; mark saddles and other leather items with a metal
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Happy birthday!
Birthday greetings for this week go to: Benjamin Holmes, 13, of Merlins Bridge; Aaron Bosley, 13, of Pembroke Dock; Sioned Murphy, six, of Croesgoch; Kyle Williams-Barrett, of Neyland; Ben Meyrick, 13, of Milford Haven; Megan Billing, six, of Haverfordwest
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Cash up for grabs for YFC businesspeople
A substantial amount of money is up for grabs for the best new businesses set up by past and present members of Wales YFC. Current and past Young Farmers' Club members under the aged of 31, who have set up a business in 2004, have until November 11th
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Avoid rush for passports
Horse passports will be a legal requirement on February 28th, 2005, but the National Assembly is this week urging owners to make their applications as soon as they can, to avoid a backlog building up in the new year. All owners of horses, ponies and donkeys
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Beware when moving to pastures new ANIMAL HEALTH
The risks associated with a fatal cattle disease, which is common on Pembrokeshire farms in the autumn, could be reduced if farmers prevent youngstock from accessing freshly sown pastures. Blackleg is triggered when cattle eat bacterial spores present
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People power FARMING FEATURE
Farming Extra Focus: feature on a west Wales rural business or issue. This month: Investing in staff makes business sense. Farmers must regard staff as an investment, not a cost, if they are to compete with other industries to secure the best workforce
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Avoid rush for passports EQUESTRIAN NEWS
Horse passports will be a legal requirement on February 28th, 2005, but the National Assembly is this week urging owners to make their applications as soon as they can, to avoid a backlog building up in the new year. All owners of horses, ponies and donkeys
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From field to fridge
Wales' Young Dairy Farmer of the Year Roger Lewis took one of his cows with him to a Pembrokeshire school when he took part in an initiative to raise awareness of milk and its origins. His dairy herd is more used to the green fields of Milton than a school
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Show points way to new licensing laws
PEMBROKESHIRE'S first-ever licensing trade show could well become an annual fixture. The event was organised by the county council ahead of the new licensing laws, which come into effect throughout the country early next year. The local authority used
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Solution to traffic problems
Dear Editor, - There has been much concern about the road proposals for Haverfordwest. I believe it is proposed to construct a road from Mariners Square to Dew Street which will involve the demolition of the swimming pool. Also proposed is the demolition
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Beware when moving to pastures new
The risks associated with a fatal cattle disease, which is common on Pembrokeshire farms in the autumn, could be reduced if farmers prevent youngstock from accessing freshly sown pastures. Blackleg is triggered when cattle eat bacterial spores present
