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Cardigan Mart, November 1st
J. J. Morris report an improved entry forward, including 30 Dairy entries, which sold to an encouraging trade. The Dairy entries included a special entry of 10 from D. W. and B. L. Lewis, Parcyreithin, Cardigan, peaking at £800 (twice), eight others from
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Cardigan Mart, November 1st MARTS
J. J. Morris report an improved entry forward, including 30 Dairy entries, which sold to an encouraging trade. The Dairy entries included a special entry of 10 from D. W. and B. L. Lewis, Parcyreithin, Cardigan, peaking at £800 (twice), eight others from
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Tenby pair land top PR roles
Local women, Alexandra Wyn Smith and Caroline Spindlove, have landed jobs at Cardiff Bay-based full-service agency Merlin Marketing and Public Relations. Alexandra Wyn Smith has left the Tenby coastline to join the well-established marketing team as account
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Farm suicides up
THE number of farmers in the county committing suicide is rising, Pembrokeshire Rural Outreach has said. The issue was highlighted at a recent conference at Haverfordwest Show Ground entitled How Green Is Our County. For more information on the work of
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A motley brew
Film review: Coffee and Cigarettes. Coffee and Cigarettes, which Jim Jarmusch made over 17 years, often during breaks from other projects, is an anthology of conversations, mostly among famous or semi-famous people, who play themselves - sometimes, sort
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'Sale of the century' for Welsh blacks
Local buyers and sellers were out in force for one of the most successful Welsh Black Cattle Society sales in recent years, with several animals selling for well over 2,000 guineas. Some 219 Welsh black cattle were entered for the 13th Annual Pedigree
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'Sale of the century' for Welsh blacks MARTS
Local buyers and sellers were out in force for one of the most successful Welsh Black Cattle Society sales in recent years, with several animals selling for well over 2,000 guineas. Some 219 Welsh black cattle were entered for the 13th Annual Pedigree
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Park and ride solution to town's problems
DEAR EDITOR, - The lack of adequate public car parking facilities in Haverfordwest has been highlighted previously, but no plan seems to exist to address this problem in the long term. Even on a quiet weekday in October, I found every official car park
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County's range at Asda expands
Savoy cabbages grown in Pembrokeshire are on sale in Asda's Welsh stores this week as local growers expand their range to meet the needs of a new contract. It is the first season that farmers supplying Asda through the Haverfordwest-based growers' co-operative
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Charollais sale a success
In atrocious weather, a large number of Charollais buyers made it to Tymaen, Rhos, Llangeler, Llandysul, recently for the biennial female production sale of the Southam flock. A huge number of buyers from all parts of the British Isles came to compete
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Newcastle Emlyn Mart, Thursday, October 22nd MARTS
Messrs Dai Lewis Cyf Auctioneers report as follows: Another good entry forward in all sections (1214). Trade for lambs was on a par with previous weeks trends, while stores were in demand. Culls held their ground, as did breeding stock. Lambs: Light max
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Llandysul Mart, Tuesday, October 19th MARTS
Messrs Dai Lewis Cyf Auctioneers report as follows: Another good entry forward in all sections (415) including the annual Autumn Sale of Pedigree Charolais bulls and females. The Charolais sold to a brisk run, with vendors and purchasers attending from
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Gyda Llaw
MAE'N gyfnod gyffrous yn hanes drama yng Nghymru ar hyn o bryd gyda dau gwmni newydd yn ceisio creu theatr genedlaethol i'r wlad. Yn Saesneg mae gyda ni y Wales Theatre Company o dan y cyfarwyddwr byd-enwog Michael Bogdanov ac yn Gymraeg mae'r Theatr
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Cardigan Mart, October 25th MARTS
J. J. Morris report104 calves forward, 75% being Friesian slaughter calves, which met a slow trade. Rearing calves were to a similar trend to last week, with both top Limousin and top Belgian Blue bulls to £158, best Friesian rearer £88 and top Heifer
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Council's pledge to help improve employees' skills
In September last year Pembrokeshire County Council's chief executive, Bryn Parry-Jones, endorsed the Basic Skills Employer Pledge as a commitment to helping employees improve their literacy and numeracy skills. In recognition of this pledge, the award
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Sheep Sale, Saturday, October 23rd MARTS
J. J. Morris report another firm trade. Entries were reduced, but keen competition ensured a complete clearance of all entries. Top prices: Ram Lambs: £42, £38, £37, £36.50 - Davies, Eisteddfa Fawr, Brynberian; £35.50 - Lewis, Wenallt, Felindre Farchog
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A crafter's paradise
The largest ever Creative Stitches and Hobbycrafts show takes place this weekend at the Cardiff International Arena, and we have 15 pairs of tickets to give away! The show this year includes a stunning costume display by Jane Bolsover, which includes
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Remember, remember - stay safe this bonfire night and win!
Hi there Presspackers - it's Scoop the Presspack dog here! We have a double helping of Presspack this week to celebrate bonfire night on Friday! Unlike most of my furry friends, I really enjoy bonfire night, especially watching the firework display, and
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Joined-up thinking?
DEAR EDITOR, - So we may be having a new accident and emergency unit at Withybush. I quote from your paper: "Pembrokeshire is already considered a high risk area because of the presence of oil refineries and military bases. The proposed LNG terminals
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Top toy giveaway!
You may think Christmas has come early this week, because thanks to our friends at Mail Order Express, the largest toy website in Europe, we have a selection of top toys to give away! If you are a fan of the movie The Princess and the Pauper, we have
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I simply cherish my village
DEAR EDITOR, - Regarding Manorbier conservation area. I read Councillor Calver's letter ('Bureaucrats Want To Control Our Lives', October 20th) with interest and some gratitude to him for sharing with us the extensive workings of his mind. I shall not
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Newcastle Emlyn Mart, Thursday, October 28th
Messrs Dai Lewis Cyf Auctioneers report as follows: A smaller entry forward (952) owing to the recent spell of inclement weather. The lamb trade held its ground in line with previous weeks, while stores met a brisker run. Culls again saw a steady demand
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Newcastle Emlyn Mart, Thursday, October 28th MARTS
Messrs Dai Lewis Cyf Auctioneers report as follows: A smaller entry forward (952) owing to the recent spell of inclement weather. The lamb trade held its ground in line with previous weeks, while stores met a brisker run. Culls again saw a steady demand
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Fire station cuts madness
Dear Editor, - I am writing to you to register my strong protest at the proposed cuts to staffing levels at the Haverfordwest, Milford Haven and Pembroke Dock fire stations. This proposal will undermine the fire fighting capability of the service in west
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Young fado star is set to shine
Ana Sofia Varela, one of the hottest young stars of fado, is performing at Theatr Mwldan, on November 15th. Fado means fate. It is the musical expression of people's hopes, dreams and tragic losses. It is best known for its sombre mood, but it can also
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Charollais sale a success MARTS
In atrocious weather, a large number of Charollais buyers made it to Tymaen, Rhos, Llangeler, Llandysul, recently for the biennial female production sale of the Southam flock. A huge number of buyers from all parts of the British Isles came to compete
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Focus on fun!
We have teamed up with VTech to offer some prizes for our younger Presspackers! We have two sets of VTech toys to give away, each containing an Alphabet Phonics Book, Alphabet Writer and an electronic Winnie The Pooh. The Alphabet Phonics Book is jam-packed
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Gyda Llaw
MAE'N gyfnod gyffrous yn hanes drama yng Nghymru ar hyn o bryd gyda dau gwmni newydd yn ceisio creu theatr genedlaethol i'r wlad. Yn Saesneg mae gyda ni y Wales Theatre Company o dan y cyfarwyddwr byd-enwog Michael Bogdanov ac yn Gymraeg mae'r Theatr
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Newcastle Emlyn Mart, Thursday, October 22nd
Messrs Dai Lewis Cyf Auctioneers report as follows: Another good entry forward in all sections (1214). Trade for lambs was on a par with previous weeks trends, while stores were in demand. Culls held their ground, as did breeding stock. Lambs: Light max
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Happy birthday Presspackers!
Birthday greetings this week go to: Sarah James, 12, of Haverfordwest; Jade Mason, 12, of Lampeter Velfrey; Hannah Lucy Thomas, eight, of Haverfordwest; Ashleigh Drew Britton, 11, of Haverfordwest; Nicola Cavanagh, 12, of Milford Haven; Sean Willington
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Llandysul Mart, Tuesday, October 19th
Messrs Dai Lewis Cyf Auctioneers report as follows: Another good entry forward in all sections (415) including the annual Autumn Sale of Pedigree Charolais bulls and females. The Charolais sold to a brisk run, with vendors and purchasers attending from
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Sign of the times?
CD review: The Avenue I'm a firm believer that music reflects the zeit-geist of the times. Despite political tightrope walking between (Middle) East and West, climate turmoil and the explosion of hermaphrodite polar bears in the Barents Sea, there are
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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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Putting health and safety first
A special seminar to mark European Health and Safety Week has taken place in the E-Com centre, Pembroke Dock. Entitled Build in Safety, the event was hosted by Pembrokeshire County Council and supported by the Health and Safety Executive, Pembrokeshire
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Cardigan Mart, October 25th
J. J. Morris report104 calves forward, 75% being Friesian slaughter calves, which met a slow trade. Rearing calves were to a similar trend to last week, with both top Limousin and top Belgian Blue bulls to £158, best Friesian rearer £88 and top Heifer
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Sheep Sale, Saturday, October 23rd
J. J. Morris report another firm trade. Entries were reduced, but keen competition ensured a complete clearance of all entries. Top prices: Ram Lambs: £42, £38, £37, £36.50 - Davies, Eisteddfa Fawr, Brynberian; £35.50 - Lewis, Wenallt, Felindre Farchog
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Harbour headlines
LITERATURE is packed with tales of epic voyages where man pits his all against the elements and emerges the victor at the end of his quest. Think Homer, think Jules Verne, think ... Jamie Owen! Pembrokeshire-born broadcaster Jamie, best known for reading
