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Western Telegraph
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Western Telegraph
Bakers@70 gallery and event space opens in Fishguard
Bakers in Fishguard will open its doors today, Saturday, July 26, with an exhibition of work by local artist Marilyn Collins. This is the first show in the new galley space at 70 West Street. (Image: Western Telegraph) Marilyn's exhibition Tree conversation is an exhibition of sculpture, film and text, 'opening up a dialogue with the non-human beings who share our planet, examining our common ground'. It is open from midday to 6pm from Saturday, July 26 to Sunday, August 3. During the exhibition there will be a series of walks and events including storytelling by Sonia Sophia at 3pm on Saturday 26, an evening walk starting from the gallery at 7.30pm on Sunday, July 27, and a 75 minute storytelling meditation walk with Sonia Sophia starting at 6.15pm on Tuesday, July 29. (Image: Western Telegraph) There will also be an artist talk with artist with Marilyn Collins at 7pm on Thursday, July 31 and an evening walk with the artist starting at 7.30pm on August 2. After Marylin's exhibition the gallery will then be available to other artists and creatives to use for exhibitions, at a weekly rate, or to hold small events. The idea from the new venue came from artist Trina Pittman-Hayes and husband Martin. They moved into 70 West Street last November. (Image: Western Telegraph) 'We wanted somewhere with studio space for me,' said Trina. 'But it is such a good space we though t it would be better used for everybody as a gallery space.' The ground floor of the building had formerly used as a clothes shop, a music shop and a shop selling antiques and bric a brac. The previous owner had renovated with the view to making it into a café when lockdown struck. When Trina and Martin moved back to Fishguard, they had lived in the town during the 90s, they could see that it was perfect studio or gallery space. (Image: Western Telegraph) 'It was almost set up to be a self-contained galley space,' said Trina, a retired art teacher who began he career at Ysgol Bro Gwaun. 'We though it seemed a shame in way not to use it more widely and get people to have exhibitions here as well. I had done similar in Cheltenham and thought it was a good idea.' Artists can also rent accommodation at Bakers with a view to putting on an exhibition at the end of their stay. (Image: Western Telegraph) The new gallery is the latest addition to Fishguard's thriving cultural scene. 'People are discovering Fishguard and realising it is a nice place to come to,' said Martin. 'We have a quality cinema, good bars and cafes and it is great for culture and music. 'If you se something up here everybody wants to know and get involved. Its nice, it's a supportive community.' To hold your own exhibition or event at Bakers, visit email bakers70@ or ring07833110779.
Yahoo
19-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
More than 40 school girls take part in sports taster day
More than 40 girls have taken part in a sports taster day. The event, led by Sport Pembrokeshire, took place at Ysgol Bro Gwaun on July 7 and offered a range of activities including gymnastics, archery, taekwondo and zorb balling. There was also cricket, fitness sessions, netball, hockey and rowing. The day was supported by community clubs and providers, with help from the school's young ambassadors. Dan Bellis from Sport Pembrokeshire said: "We had a fantastic fun-filled morning of activities and a great time was had by all. "A big thanks to all the girls for their energy, effort and enthusiasm and to all the deliverers and local providers for supporting this event." He said it was especially rewarding to hear that even those who don't usually enjoy sport found the day fun. Water and fruit were donated by Princes Gate and Morrisons, and additional goodies by local businesses.
Yahoo
25-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Pembrokeshire pupils enjoy special sports event
Pupils took part in various sports (Image: Pembrokeshire County Council) More than 60 pupils enjoyed trying out different sports at a special Sport Pembrokeshire event this month. The event, held at Ysgol Glannau Gwaun on June 11, had 65 pupils from Years 4, 5, and 6 as well as the ALN unit participating. Advertisement They enjoyed rugby, cricket, hockey, archery, and golf sessions run by local community clubs and young ambassadors from Ysgol Bro Gwaun. Sharon Osborne from Ysgol Glannau Gwaun said: "Thanks to Sport Pembrokeshire for organising a fantastic morning of activities for our pupils. "They all thoroughly enjoyed themselves." Dan Bellis of Sport Pembrokeshire added: "A big thanks to Fishguard & Goodwick Hockey Club, Fishguard and Goodwick Rugby Club, and the Young Ambassadors from Ysgol Bro Gwaun for putting on a fabulous morning of activities in glorious sunshine. "A big well done to all the pupils from Ysgol Glannau Gwaun for their effort and enthusiasm throughout the morning."
Western Telegraph
22-05-2025
- Business
- Western Telegraph
Pembrokeshire school wins food product competition
Ysgol Bro Gwaun in Fishguard was named the winner of the Tasty Careers Schools Challenge for its creation of 'Mac & Caws', a macaroni pasta dish with a meat and vegetarian option. The competition, which has been running since 2018, challenges pupils to design food products and dishes that are healthy, sustainable, and commercially viable. It is organised by the National Skills Academy for Food & Drink (NSAFD) Wales in partnership with the Welsh Government-funded Sgiliau Bwyd a Diod Cymru / Food & Drink Skills Wales programme and Careers Wales. The finals took place on March 12 at Parc Y Scarlets in Llanelli, where teams of pupils pitched their final products, including a pudding designed to look like Welsh mountains, a super smoothie, and a 'Welshake' health drink. Ysgol Bro Gwaun's 'Mac & Caws' was judged to be the best. Louise Cairns, CEO for NSAFD/Tasty Careers, said: "Congratulations to Ysgol Bro Gwaun for their outstanding performance in this year's Tasty Careers Schools Challenge. "The judges were highly impressed with all the entrants but their creation really stood out for sustainability, commercial viability – and of course, taste. "We hope that participating in this competition will inspire some pupils to consider a career in Wales' outstanding food and drink sector." This year's competition required pupils to create a new food or drink product that is healthy, sustainable, and includes as much Welsh produce as possible. Tasty Careers 2025 attracted the highest number of entrants since it started, with more than 1,200 pupils from schools across Wales taking part. Kate Rees, Sgiliau Bwyd a Diod Cymru / Food & Drink Skills Wales programme manager, added: "It's been inspiring to witness the ingenuity of the students at the Tasty Careers Challenge. "They are undoubtedly our future foodies, and this initiative is a significant asset in cultivating talent for the industry. "The future of Welsh Food & Drink is in good hands." Aled Evans, a business engagement adviser at Careers Wales, said: "Tasty Careers is a fantastic event that encourages pupils to develop their creativity, team building and organisation skills, learn more about the food and drink sector in Wales and produce final products that they are proud of. "The challenge also broadens their aspirations and encourages them to think about their futures."
