The Havens Community Diary March 2016

THE HAVENS
COMMUNITY DIARY
THE DIARY IS SPONSORED BY THE HAVENS COMMUNITY COUNCIL
http://www.pembstcc.co.uk/the-havens-community-council
MARCH 2016
EASTER E
VENTS!
This Easter the Havens will be home to an Easter
Egg Hunt, Wild Boardwalk Adventures, an Easter
Coffee Morning and much more, see inside!
inside this issue...
Support the Boardwalk News & Events

Havens Carnival 2015 Achievements & News
Local RNLI Events in 2016
and much more!
Dont forget!
Saturday 12th March
Wales .v. England
Contributions for Next Months Diary

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to: havensdiary@yahoo.co.uk
Email : havensdiary@yahoo.co.uk
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WHATS ON THIS MONTH? MARCH 2016

March 2016
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Tue
HCC Meeting, 7pm @ Broad Haven Village Hall

St David's Day
Wed Lent course session 2 2:00 and 6:30 pm at the Rectory Walton
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed No Smoking Launch, 2pm @ Little Haven
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Thu
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Fri
Bella Voce Concert - Broad Haven Village Hall
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Sat
Wales .v. England
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Sun
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Mon
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Wed Lent course session 3 2:00 and 6:00 Rectory Walton
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Thu
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Fri
Broad Haven Village Hall - Easter Bingo
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Sat
Wales .v. Italy
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Easter Sunday
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Bank Holiday - St Mary's Church Coffee Morning, Bowen Memorial Hall
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Thu
Men's Group Meeting, 10.45am @ Anchor House
Mothering Sunday
Petrol Stations - dont leave it to the

last litre!
7 miles away- Haverfordwest Tesco SA61 1BU - Open 24 Hours, Cash
Machine, Pharmacy, Opticians
Haverfordwest Morrisons - SA61 2EX Cash Machine, Calor Gas Available
Milford Haven Tesco - SA73 3AU Cash Machine, Petrol Station Open 24
Hours
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
Veterinary Practices
The Oak Veterinary Group - practices in
Haverfordwest, St Davids, Clarbeston
Road and Fishguard
Haverfordwest - SA61 2PL
Phone: 01437 760 111( up the hill past
Morrisons)
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.
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!
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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.
TOURIST TIPS!
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.
Rhos Cottage Dental Surgery Phone : 01437 765 124

Rhos 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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Electronic Tourist Information Point

located in The Boathouse Gallery, St.
Brides 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).
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WHO TO CONTACT IN THE HAVENS

Organisation
Held On
Baptist Church
See "Church Notices"
Broad Haven CP School
As per Term
Broad Haven Hall Bookings broadhavenvillagehall@outlook.com
Contact
Ben & Helen Dare
Andrew Williams
Charlie Alexander
Telephone
781428
781404
07734 818336
Broad/Little Haven W.I.
2nd Tuesday of Month
Gill Harkett
781820
Brownies
Carnival Committee
Church in Wales
Community Council
Football Club & Recreation
Every Tuesday 3.30-5pm
Jane Jones
Les Reohorn
Rev. Diana Hoare
Christine Lewis
Dave Day
07786 047110
07970 921685
01437 781809
781418
07760 667231
Guides
Every Tuesday
Havens Community Forum
Havens History Group
3rd Thursday of Month
Little Haven Amenities
Little Haven Art Group
Every Tuesday am
Little Haven Hall Bookings
Meals on Wheels
Play Group
Every Mon - Thurs am
Rainbows
Every Tuesday
Rowing Club
Royal British Legion
Every month
RNLI Fundraising
RNLI Operations
Short Mat Bowls
Monday & Wednesday
Y.H.A
Book Group
Monthly
Sue Reynolds
Robin Mogg
Ian Norman
David Reed
Helen Barrack
Edna Davies
Area Office
Bonnie Nicklin
Stephanie Stapleton
Tim Harvatt
Jane Main
Mary Whitewright
Andy Grey
Jim Garner
Gary, Sue or Laura
Anne Maclean
781894
781264
781775
781181
764308
781150
762911
07501531718
781643
781779
781645
781256
781153
781795
781688
781797
Broad Haven Festive Lighting
Brian Henderson
781273
See "Parish Diary"

Meet 1st Tuesday
Every Thursday
Support the Boardwalk

Usually Mondays
Linda
01437 762979
Dog Fouling Pembrokeshire County Council 01437 764551
Reports Tom.hayes@pembrokeshire.gov.uk Environmental Health Officer
Dogcontrol@pembrokeshire.gov.uk Dog Warden Team
Police Community Support Officer Dial 101
THE HAVENS COMMUNITY COUNCIL CONTACT CENTRE (01437) 764551
Dial the above telephone number and ask for the Contact Centre to report any infrastrucContributions
ture faults -It's
for Next
a very
Months
efficient
Diary service and shortcuts telling your local Cllr/clerk.
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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
WILL YOU TAKE UP THE CHALLENGE?
the estimated costs of treating smoking for NHS Wales are more than
380m a year, accounting for 7% of healthcare expenditure.
What if that money could be spent on something else? What else could that buy?
How can we reduce spending 380 million a year on a lifestyle choice?
every day the equivalent of one classroom full of youngsters start

smoking
How could we stop them from starting?
There is clear evidence that young people are influenced by seeing adults smoke,
by making it the norm not to smoke, we can stop our children from ever starting
So, whats the plan?
around 21% of the population still smoke.
PCC Environmental Department aim is to reduce this to 5%, making the
Pembrokeshire population healthier.
How are we going to do this?
by making it the norm not to smoke
this will not be law, but a voluntary policy
PCC Environmental Dept are proposing a pilot 'smoke free policy' and Little
Haven Beach has been selected as a starting point.
This would make Little Haven the first beach in Wales to adopt a Smoke Free
Policy.
By adopting this policy, our beaches will become cleaner, safer and even more
beautiful!
So heres the challenge, next time youre at the beach, and you feel like a
cigarette, stop and breathe the fresh sea air instead.
When do we start?
Make sure to be in Little Haven on the 8th March because the BBC are there
interviewing.
And then come down to Little Haven to be part of the launch on Wednesday 9th
March at 2pm.
Teas and Coffees will be available in Little Haven Hall

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WHATS ON -APRIL 2016
THE HAVENS CARNIVAL NEWS
April 2016
AGM will be held at Anchor Guest House on Thursday

3rd
Achievements!
Funds raised through the Havens Carnival event 2015
achieved great results for the village;
A live Christmas tree on the green,
Financial support for the Village Halls new kitchen,
Pitchside fencing for the Broad Haven Fc to be able to
sell fundraising advertising space,
Financial support for the fireworks event
and bulbs and flowers for the Welcome to Broad Haven Planter!
YOU can be part of these types of activities by joining our fundraising team!
We welcome everyone and it doesn't matter if you can only spare a few hours,
every little helps!
To have your say and/or be part of 2016s event planning - we'd love to see
you at the AGM
The AGM will be held at Anchor Guest House on Thursday 3rd March at 8pm
New Shed!
The Havens Carnival thanks those helpers that turned out on a drizzly
February Saturday to erect our new storage shed!
Designed, ordered and assembled by Scott Bailey of Ratford Eggs farm;
collected and transported by trailer, kindly loaned by Down To Earth
Landscaping; delivered to the Broad Haven school and set on a piece of
playground arranged by The Head, Gareth Lewis. It was then reassembled by
Carnival crew and other kind volunteers! Then all the kit
and equipment of the Carnival was moved down stairs
from the village hall and carried to its new home!
Can you believe all the work involved, all the kind
volunteers who turned out on a drizzly, cold February
Saturday and that the entire Carnival fits into a 8x10
shed?!
Massive thanks, massive effort folks - job well done!
Our new shed is set and we are ready for Carnival 2016!
Cheers, The Carnival Crew

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The Havens Community Allotments and Gardens AGM, 6.30pm
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Watch out, watch out, there's an Easter Egg Hunt about!

Come & join us on the Broad Haven Seafront at 2pm prompt on
Easter Sunday!
Hundreds of eggs to be discovered and scoffed!
Plus a Grand Prize Raffle Draw - tickets 1
All funds raised help community amenities & groups.
QUIZ - HATS OFF

1.What is the origin of the term : A hat trick?
2. Where are genuine Panama hats made and why are they so called?
3. What is the circular box called that is used to store hats in?
4. Why did Hatters used to be regarded as somewhat mad?
5. In which 1964 film did the villains manservant fling his steel-rimmed
bowler hat to decapitate victims and what was he called?
6. Which Neurologist wrote the book : The Man Who Mistook His Wife for
a Hat, and inspired a film in 1990 featuring Robert De Niro and Robin
Williams detailing the revolutionary use of the drug L-DOPA? Name the
film.
7. Name the plump radio star who appeared in Hancocks Half Hour,
Educating Archie and 14 Carry On films and was married to John Le
Mesurier.
8. Why is the Wideawake Hat, (a soft felt hat with a low crown and wide
brim) commonly worn in Victorian times so called?
A Big Thank-you! to Peter Connell for his continued support and

submission of brilliant quizzes! Answers on page 29
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LITTLE AND BROAD HAVEN BRANCH RNLI

EVENTS 2016
What?
AGM
Fish & Chip Supper
Mayday Mayday
Breakfast
Shop Helpers Lunch
Caravan Sites Collection
Regatta Day
Flag Day
Fun Run
Last of the Summer Wine
Autumn Coffee Morning
When?
Where?
Friday 9th February 7pm

3rd
Thurs
March from
6.30pm
Mon May 2nd from 9.30
Boathouse
St Brides
ACADEMIC TUITION
LOGS FOR SALE

Seasoned Softwood ready to burn
Builders Bag - 40
10KG net bag - 2
Kindling -3
PRIMARY, SECONDARY & ADULT

Alistair Smith B.A. (Hons) Wales,
PGCE
Enhanced Disclosure CRB
Little Haven Hall
May
Belmont Barn
Please contact me for

details/subjects
01646 635869
07809 689835
alistairsmith9@yahoo.co.uk
Sat May 28th--- Sat June 4th

Saturday July 30th
Sun 31st July 10 am---5 pm
Thurs
4th
August 2-30pm
September
Wed Oct 26th 9.30---12.30
Little Haven beach

Swan Inn
Little Haven Hall
Would you like to know more about our events or feel you could help
by being part of our Fundraising Branch?
Ring Ken Ainge Chairman 0776525235 or Mary Whitewright
Secretary 07775914150
Free delivery within 10 miles of Dale

for builders bags or a minimum of five
net bags
To order or for more information
contact :
Daniel 07827331006
Or Fran 07807585414
TIME TO SPARE?
KEEN TO HELP THE RNLI?
Little & Broad Haven Branch RNLI urgently need a volunteer
to be in charge of emptying collecting boxes in The Havens
PLEASE HELP US TO SAVE LIVES
IT CAN BE FUN!
contact Ken or Rosie Ainge 01437 78145

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THE HAVENS COMMUNITY ALLOTMENT AND GARDENS

By coincidence I wrote about the
allotments this time last year and it was
interesting for me to read how well the
autumn planted broad beans and
shallots were doing then. What a
difference a year makes! The broad
beans have been completely destroyed
by the repeated gales/storms and the
shallots are hanging on, but with
shredded top growth.
It is a reminder that in growing our
selected seeds/plants, what we create,
is not a natural environment. We need a
micro climate to suit the particular plant
if we are to succeed. It is noticeable that
the plots using wind break fabric have
better looking shallots than I have right
now.
I have broad beans growing in paper
towel tubes at home in the greenhouse,
they have only just germinated. Being
frost hardy can be planted out, once
they are hardened off, towards the end
of March or early April. They will need
individual staking and wind break
protection if they are to succeed. The
trick is to wait until there a little warmth
in the soil otherwise they are badly
checked and take longer to get into
their stride.
My love of main crop Pink Fir Apple
potatoes continues with my admiration
of their flavour and store longevity. In
preparing a bed for this season in mid
February I dug up 8 full size ones in
perfect condition that had grown from a
tuber accidentally left in the soil last
year. I had forgotten I let the potato
plant carry on amongst the sprouts. It is
a reminder that for some root
vegetables keeping them in the ground
over winter is a good store method and
used by some farmers for carrots
Nature is the fierce competition for

survival, the wild flowers illustrate this
by occupying a niche in the hedgerows.
They are looking good and only a little
battered by the storms. Primroses and
celandines are in flower and pennywort
abounds, the leaves are a pleasant
addition to the salad bowl this time of
year. Wild garlic leaves too.
The Havens Community Allotments and
Gardens AGM will be held on April 6th
2016, at 6.30pm, more details will be
available nearer the time. Anyone
wishing to attend and not a current plot
holder is welcome, contact me for more
information.
Plots are available for this season

25 per plot, again contact me for
details
High hopes for the coming season
Patrick Hellings, Treasurer
01437 781 319
A concert by
At Broad Haven Village Hall

7.30
th
Friday 11 March 2016
Tickets 6
(from Londis and Hall committee members)

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The Bowen Memorial Hall

Prices for hiring
60 per day
40 per day if hiring more than 2 days
30 half day
50 childrens party
60 evening function
150 weddings
15 evening meeting (up to 2 hours)
Please contact Edna Davies
Tel: 01437 781150
For enquiries and bookings
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St. Marys Church, Talbenny
Easter Coffee Morning

Monday, 28th March at10.30 12
Bowen Memorial Hall,
Little Haven
Cake Stall & Raffle

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SUPPORT THE BOARDWALK NEWS

approach contractors and obtain advice
& quotations for work to begin to
improve the path. The Council, after
evaluating
existing
funds
and
commitments, are able to increase this
year's
[Boardwalk]
maintenance
allowance to 1500, the remaining cost
of the work will be funded by donations
and monies that Support the Boardwalk
will continue to raise.
Boardwalk Twinning with Watamu,
Kenya!
When some of the Boardwalk team
travelled to Kenya this year they came
across, of all things, a boardwalk. The
Mida Creek Boardwalk is a local
project focussing on community and
experiencing & protecting nature, just
like us.
So we contacted the folks in Watamu in
Kenya and asked if they would like to
develop a 'twinning' project with us,
share fundraising tips and other ideas
that each finds helpful. We have now
received a reply... they are 'in'! Amazing
that we can work together now to try
and set up this international opportunity
- fundraising for ASSETS really
improves lives, so hopefully our
fundraising ideas and experience can
really help a project & like-minded
volunteers over 7000 miles away!
Easter Activities
In the Easter Holidays STB will have
Wild Things! (a Forest School workshop
provider) running events on and around
the Boardwalk. Details can be found
elsewhere in the Diary. Every place
booked will see a donation going to STB
funds and STB volunteers will be
providing helpers for each event. If you
would like to help out in this way, and
are over 18, please get in touch.
Fantastic Gift
A huge thank you must be offered to the
Raymond brothers (landowners of the
boardwalk) for gifting the Boardwalk
project 25,000 towards completing the
upgrade of the structure, decking and
other facilities of our Boardwalk.
Therefore we are currently meeting with
contractors to obtain quotes and get
best value for money to complete the
Boardwalk. This will mean that shortly
we should be able to extend the
reconstruction and placement of nonslip decking to the top end of the
walkway. This will mean the entire
length being easier to walk in all
weathers.
While this is a massive milestone for the
Support
the
Boardwalk
team,
fundraising will continue to keep making
the boardwalk fun and accessible for all
ages.
Path at Top of Boardwalk News
Just In!
The muddy cinder path that joins the
Boardwalk to the picnic tables and
footpath at the top of the route is badly
in need of repair and is soon to be
improved!
The volunteers of STB were very
concerned
that
people
were
experiencing difficulty accessing the
lovely new boardwalk as the cinder path
was constantly flooded, muddy and
impassable.
In
November
STB
volunteers put together 3 potential
options/plans as to how improvement to
the path could be achieved and asked
the HCC to discuss the path at their next
meeting.
Working in partnership with Havens
community council it has now been
agreed that the volunteers can
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QUIZ : ANSWERS
Wildlife Workshops in Broad Haven This Easter Holidays!

Support the Boardwalk have been lucky enough to secure the talents of
Abbie Jebson a Qualified Level 3 Forest School Lead Practitioner over
this coming Easter Holidays!
Abbie is running a series of Wildlife Workshops for Children aged

6-11 years, starting Monday March 28th
...so if you know a Wild Thing who will enjoy learning about Birds n
Beasties, Dens n Campfires and Woodland Crafts - BOOK NOW!
Places are limited!

http://www.wildthingswfs.co.uk/#!events-calendar-/u6o3n
1.Originally a bowler taking 3 wickets off 3 successive balls at cricket

would have a hat passed round the spectators to collect money or
would be presented with a hat by his team. 2.In Equador. They
originated to protect the workers building the Panama Canal from the
sun. 3. A Bandbox originally would hold neckbands as well. 4.The
hatters used Mercury in the manufacture of felt hats. This was
extremely toxic to the nervous system causing victims to exhibit
persistent uncontrollable movements. 5.Goldfinger. Oddjob the
manservant was played by Harold Sakarta, an Olympic silver
medallist in weightlifting at the 1948 London Games. 6. Oliver Sacks.
He wrote in his book Awakenings (1973) how he had cured catatonic
patients immobilised for years by the virus of encephalitis lethargica.
7.Hattie Jacques She performed for 20 years with Eric Sykes on
television in the comedy series Sykes. She died in 1980, aged 56.
8.Punningly so called Wideawake because it does not have a nap
or glossy surface!
More details of Abbies Wildlife Workshops can be found here

http://www.wildthingswfs.co.uk/
...and for every session booked 5 will be donated by Abbie to Support

the Boardwalk - so you'll be helping this great cause as well as avoiding
that dreaded School holidays phrase ..."I'm Bored!
FAIRTRADE FORTNIGHT
Fairtrade Fortnight 2016 starts on February 29th and ends on March 13th. The
theme this year is BREAKFAST. Martin Luther King said "Before you finish eating
breakfast in the morning, you've depended on more than half the world." The
Fairtrade Foundation is using breakfast to explain that the people who grow the
food we take for granted can't always feed their own families. So as you sit down
for breakfast,stand up for farmers by eating fairly traded muesli and bananas, and
drinking fairly traded coffee or tea, and orange juice. A large variety of fairly traded
food and drinks, clothes, cards and cleaning items can be purchased from
Traidcraft, one of the six organisations which set up the Fairtrade Foundation in
1992. The new spring catalogue is available from your local Fairtraders Yona Pusey
(T 781 339), and Amelia Gardner (T 781 592). There will be a stall at Wilderness
Cottage, Haroldston Hill on Saturday March 12th from 3-5pm to which anyone who
would like to come is warmly invited.
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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
jimww@talktalk.net
Evening and weekend calls available
All work guaranteed, Flue/chimney
certificates issued
Local, reliable craftsman.
No Pembrokeshire promises
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Looking for a venue to hold a party, weddings, band rehearsal, fundraising

events of meetings?
Then look no further...
Broad Haven Village Hall is available for hire!

8 per hour (including heating and use of kitchen)
To check availability and book call:

Charlie on 07734 818336
broadhavenvillagehall@outlook.com
www.facebook.com/broadhavenvillagehall
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Mary, Malcolm, Viv and Andrew extend you a warm welcome.

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
Find Your Epic!

Great Adventure Weekend at YHA Broad Haven on Saturday
2nd and Sunday 3rd April
Family fun activities in the water at YHA Broad Haven
Coasteering, Snorkelling and Surfing Taster Sessions to be
held over the weekend.
Small charge for activities and own transport required for snorkelling.
Please email Sue broadhaven@yha.org.uk for more details.

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Redlands
LONDIS NEWS
As from Friday 25th March
(Good Friday) the Londis
shop will be extending the
opening hours to 8:00pm
every day.
May we also take this
opportunity to wish all our
customer a very Happy
Easter.
Touring Caravan & Camping Park

Hasguard Cross, nr Little Haven
01437 781300
www.redlandstouring.co.uk
Touring Caravans, Motorhomes and
Tents welcome
Graded 4 Stars
Quiet, level park with sea views
Immaculate Facilities
Open March to Dec/Jan
Special Offer for Low Season
Book for 7 nights & pay for 5 or
book for 4 nights & pay for 3
Contact Trevor & Jenny Flight
Chimney Sweep
Londis Broad
Haven
Fully Qualified & Insured

Home Insurance Compliant
Certificates Issued
ICS (Institute of Chimney Sweeps)
Registered Member
OPEN DAILY
FOR ALL YOU
NEED FOR
EVERYDAY LIVING
8:00 AM 7:00 PM
Contact Jim Woodward

Tel: 07772 045056
jimww@talktalk.net

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* IN STORE BAKERY *
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BIRD WATCH
House Martin Survey
Spring is officially here, and it wont be long before House Martins are
with us once again and perhaps even nesting on your home. This
migratory species spends the winter in Africa and usually returns
during April and May to breed. The only time that you are likely to see
them on the ground is whilst they are gathering mud to build or repair
their nest (most commonly constructed under the eaves of houses).
The nest takes around ten days to complete and is made up of
will lewis
between 700 and 1,500 individual mud pellets. The first brood help to
feed later chicks, gaining valuable parenting skills for their own breeding attempts
the following year. Nests tend to be occupied from one year to the next, although it
is unlikely to be by the same pair. Males often return to where they were born, whilst
females move several kilometres away. House Martins are aerial feeders, taking
aphids and other small insects so, unless they nest on your house, you are most
likely to see them flying above you. Look out for a blue-black back, and a white
rump and underside; the tail is short and forked, lacking the streamers of a Swallow.
Their flight consists of long glides, rapid fluttering and quick changes of direction.
You may also see them skimming the surface of ponds as they dip their bellies to
bathe or scoop water into their bills.
House Martins feed in flight and so cannot be attracted to gardens by providing
food. A muddy puddle from which they can collect nesting material may prove
attractive, however, particularly during dry weather. They may also use an artificial
nesting cup. BTO Garden BirdWatch data show that Wales has a higher reporting
rate than other parts of the UK.
House Martins are a species in decline. Between 1966 and 2013 there was a
population decline of 69% in England. Yet, whilst the southern half of Britain has
seen a decline in abundance, there has been an increase in the northern half. The
BTO is running the first ever national survey to examine the timing of nesting,
number of nesting attempts and the behaviour of birds while they are breeding. If
you are fortunate enough to have House Martins nesting on your home, or could
easily and regularly view a nest elsewhere, please consider
helping the BTO with this special survey.
To register your interest and more information about the House
Martin Survey, please visit http://www.bto.org/volunteersurveys/house-martin-survey. Alternatively you can contact
the BTO directly (01842 750050 or info@bto.org).
Make Your Garden Count! If you enjoy watching birds and
mike davies
other creatures in your garden, and want to help track their fortunes, then Im sure
youd enjoy BTO Garden BirdWatch. Please contact me for a free enquiry pack or
to book a talk (Swansea and surrounding areas).
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The February meeting

was held at Broad
Haven Village Hall. The
evenings guest was
Janet Curtis from Home
Interiors Milford Haven. Under her
expert guidance we all made exploding
box
Valentine
Cards.The
Heart
competition was won by Anne Lee
,raffle prizes won by Judith and Joan.
Many thanks to Joan for making
delicious valentine cupcakes. Tea
hostesses Marion and Linda.The next
meeting will take place on March 8th.
7pm when we will be having our Welsh
Evening . Competition anything Welsh.
The Cleddau Group Meeting will be on
March 17th 7-30 pm Broad Haven
Village Hall. David and Pat Rye will
speak about Welsh National Costume
and Dance Do come along and join us..

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Celebrate Easter with the

Havens Beacon Churches
Monday 21st March Holy Week
Communion Haroldston 7:00
Mainly Thursday 24th March Eucharist
Foot Washing then a Watch in Walton
7:00
Good Friday 25th March procession
with cross to Walton for Stations of the
Cross 10:30
Good Friday Last Hour 3:00 Haroldston
Good Friday Veneration of the cross
Talbenny 6:00
Saturday 26th March Easter Eve
Eucharist Haroldston 7:00
Easter Sunday 27th March 9:30
Walton, 11:00 Talbenny
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precept for the year should be 24,000

giving an equivalent band D of 30.89
per year. Cllr Sue Reynolds (Chair)
proposed the Council accept the
recommendations
and
this
was
seconded by Cllr Joan Phillips.
The resulting budget for 2016/2017 can
be viewed on the Council website.
Support the Boardwalk Cinder Path
Proposal Cllr Mark Burch fed back on
the information requested in January.
He advised the meeting that the STB
Group are in the process of evaluating
proposals and quotations for the
replacement of the final part of the
boardwalk/viewing area and the funds
donated by the Raymond Bros will go
towards the cost of this work.
In response to the STB Group's
proposal for repairs/drainage to the
Cinder Path the Council will increase
this year's Boardwalk maintenance
allowance to 1500 to be used towards
these repairs.
AGENDA ITEMS
No Smoking Policy Cllr Susan
Reynolds (Chair) welcomed Mark
Elliott, Head of Public Protection and
County Councillor and Huw George,
Environmental and Regulatory Services
from Pembrokeshire County Council to
the meeting.
Mark and Huw's objectives are to make
the Pembrokeshire population more
healthy.
They
discussed the
enormous amount of money taken up
plus the burden put on the National
Health Service due to lifestyle choices,
one of which being smoking. They
pointed out that around 21% of the
population still smoke and the aim is to
reduce this to 5%.
It is estimated that every day the
THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING

HELD AT BOWEN MEMORIAL HALL,
LITTLE HAVEN, 2 FEBRUARY 2016,
AT 7.30 PM
MATTERS ARISING
Budget Proposal 2016/2017 A Meeting
was held on 14 January by the Business
Subcommittee in order to identify the
Havens commitments and maintenance
requirements for April 2016/2017. The
Committee proposed that the council
continue to fulfil their existing
responsibilities by ensuring there were
adequate contingency funds available
for work identified over the year as
follows:
Play Park maintenance and equipment
replacement Little Haven Hall
maintenance allowance Broad Haven
Hall maintenance allowance Shelter
maintenance and/or replacement when
necessary Boardwalk maintenance
allowance Community Grass Cutting
Areas Church Yard Grass Cutting
Allowances Trafalgar Terrace Car Park
maintenance Broad Haven/Little
Haven Festive Lighting contributions
The Havens Diary Printing Allowance.
Plus ring fence funds for critical areas
such as the Play Park equipment
replacement and the Trafalgar Terrace
car park maintenance.
The
proposed
Budget
also
recommended
that
the
yearly
maintenance allowances for the
following should be increased in
recognition of increasing costs over the
last few years:
Church Yards Grass Cutting Village
Halls Maintenance
Boardwalk
Maintenance Contribution.
The subcommittee proposed that the
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equivalent of one classroom full of

youngsters start smoking and if we can
change their attitude/views before they
are 18 years old they will not start.
Stopping youngsters smoke can only be
done by showing them it is not normal to
smoke.
Mark and Huw feel that to achieve these
objectives we need to normalise no
smoking and with this in mind they are
proposing a pilot 'smoke free policy' in
Wales. This will not be law, but a
voluntary policy, aimed at making 'no
smoking' the norm.
Mark and Huw put forward Little Haven
Beach as a starting point. This would
make Little Haven the first beach to
adopt a Smoke Free Policy.
They
pointed out that Brighton had thought
about it for some time but had failed to
get it off the ground.
Councillors expressed support for the
proposal and asked whether it should
be applied to both Broad Haven and
Little Haven as both beaches fall within
the Havens Community. Mark pointed
out that Little Haven would be the ideal
starting point as it had one access to the
beach and people wishing to smoke
would not have to go far to leave the
beach.
The Council discussed the proposal and
are very keen to get involved. They
would like the scheme to be marketed
as The Havens, and the policy rolled
over to Broad Haven once the Little
Haven pilot has got off the ground.
Pembrokeshire County Council will
organise a sign for the slipway and
request Theresa Owen, Director of
Public Health to do the launch. Mark
and Huw told the Council that being the
first No Smoking Beach in the UK will
attract a lot of publicity for the area and
pointed out that following a discussion
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recently there was a Radio City phone

in on the subject.
County Councillor Peter Morgan was
asked to feedback to Mark and Huw and
ask them to get the policy up and
running in Little Haven as soon as
possible.
Broad Haven Beach/Predict and
Protect Model The Clerk advised the
meeting that the Predict and Protect
Model is being run at Poppit Sands and
Newport at present.
Rod Thomas,
Senior Environmental Officer has asked
Eleanor Howlett, Natural Resources
Wales, if Broad Haven can be included
for 2016. If accepted Diana Turbervill,
PCC, will arrange a meeting with
Councillors to organise the procedures
required to implement the model.
Little Haven Flood Alleviation
Scheme
Emyr
Williams
invited
members of the Council to visit Amroth
to consider an alternative flood
alleviation scheme that has been
implemented on Amroth beach. The
meeting is planned for Monday, 8
February at 2pm.
Broad Haven Hazards/Street Lighting
The Clerk brought to the attention of the
meeting that a number of hazards were
reported throughout the month as
follows
Flooding in the road outside the Royal
Hotel - this problem has existed ever
since the Water Board put in a road to
the pumping station . This has been
reported to the Water Board in the past
and will be reported again together with
requesting assistance from PCC.
Danger posed by the split level
pavement in Marine Road where white
edging lines have worn away - reported
to PCC.
Intermittent failure of lighting to the rear
of the Ocean Car Park - unfortunately t
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his lighting is on private land and will

have to be dealt with by the
Management Co.
Community Grass Cutting Tender
Tender documents for the Community
Grass Cutting areas will be issued on
Monday,
8
February
2016.
Submissions will be evaluated at the
next Council Meeting. The Clerk
advised the Council that notification had
been received from Pembrokeshire
County Council advising that the
number of cuts carried on the PCC
Grass Cutting areas may be reduced
during 2016.
School Governor Cllr Susan Reynolds
has retired from School Governor
(Community Council representative)
after eight years on the Board. Cllr
Charlotte Alexander will take over the
role at the next Governors' meeting.
Queens 90th Birthday Celebrations
The Council have asked the Clerk to
contact both Broad Haven and Little
Haven Hall Committees to discuss their
plans for the Queens 90th Birthday
Celebrations with a view to donating
funds to their planned activities.
Planning Applications
NP/16/0019/FUL Garage conversion
and extension 29 Millmoor Way, Broad
Haven, SA62 3JJ Support
Planning Results
NP/15/0668/FUL New single storey
rear extension including demolition of
existing rear conservatory. 4
Strawberry Close, Little Haven, SA62
3US
Granted
NP/15/0625/FUL Erecting flue on the
side of the house for Woodburning
stove, 5 Sea Bird Close, St Brides
Road, SA62 3UQ
Granted
Finance
Broad Haven Village Hall
180.00 SO
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Little Haven Village Hall 180.00

Clerks salary 291.20 plus expenses
326.94
Cleddau Press February Issue
200.00
Playdale Playgrounds409.80
Payments authorised by Cllrs Phillips
and Whitewright 1296.74
END OF MEETING There being no
further business to discuss the meeting
closed at 9.30 pm.
THESE MINUTES ARE SUBJECT TO
CONFIRMATION AT THE MEETING
TO BE HELD ON 1 MARCH IN
BROAD HAVEN VILLAGE HALL AT
7PM.
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 DETAILS

Cllr Charlotte Alexander 781632
Cllr Nia Davies 781421
Cllr Mark Burch 781283
Cllr David Faulkner 781640
Cllr Matthew Ford 07478637237
Cllr Lawrence Hughes 781403
Cllr Joan Phillips 781294
Cllr Sue Reynolds 781894
Cllr Ian Whitby 781611
Cllr Mary Whitewright 781256
County Cllr Peter Morgan 781010
Clerk to the Council 781418
Pembrokeshire County Council Contact
Centre 01437 764551
Dial the above number to report any
infrastructure faults.
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WHATS ON THIS MONTH? MARCH 2016

HCC Meeting, 7pm @ Broad Haven Village Hall

Wed No Smoking Launch, 2pm @ Little Haven

Bella Voce Concert - Broad Haven Village Hall

Wales .v. England

Wed Lent course session 3 2:00 and 6:00 Rectory Walton

Broad Haven Village Hall - Easter Bingo

Wales .v. Italy

Bank Holiday - St Mary's Church Coffee Morning, Bowen Memorial Hall

Men's Group Meeting, 10.45am @ Anchor House

Petrol Stations - dont leave it to the

Public Phones - are located by the

Excellent Childrens Play Park - From

Good Friday Bank Holiday

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Bus Timetables - available at

WiFi - internet and WiFi available at the

Rhos Cottage Dental Surgery Phone : 01437 765 124

Electronic Tourist Information Point

WHO TO CONTACT IN THE HAVENS

Broad/Little Haven W.I.

2nd Tuesday of Month

Every Tuesday 3.30-5pm

Broad Haven Festive Lighting

See "Parish Diary"

Support the Boardwalk

every day the equivalent of one classroom full of youngsters start

Contributions for Next Months Diary

WHATS ON -APRIL 2016

THE HAVENS CARNIVAL NEWS

AGM will be held at Anchor Guest House on Thursday

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The Havens Community Allotments and Gardens AGM, 6.30pm

Watch out, watch out, there's an Easter Egg Hunt about!

QUIZ - HATS OFF

A Big Thank-you! to Peter Connell for his continued support and

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LITTLE AND BROAD HAVEN BRANCH RNLI

Friday 9th February 7pm

LOGS FOR SALE

PRIMARY, SECONDARY & ADULT

Little Haven Hall

Please contact me for

Sat May 28th--- Sat June 4th

Little Haven beach

Free delivery within 10 miles of Dale

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THE HAVENS COMMUNITY ALLOTMENT AND GARDENS

Nature is the fierce competition for

Plots are available for this season

At Broad Haven Village Hall

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The Bowen Memorial Hall

St. Marys Church, Talbenny

Easter Coffee Morning

Cake Stall & Raffle