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THE HERALD FRIDAY JANUARY 27 2017


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Cancer support programmes in Haverfordwest Pembrokeshire Prospectors celebrate


Found by Gary White: George III gold guinea (1785) THIS YEAR marks 40 years


of service for Pembrokeshire Prospectors and, in celebration, several events have been marked in their calendar. The first of these events will


‘It makes such a difference ‘: Gwen Davies (centre), a HOPE Programme participant, with HOPE Facilitators Mary Taylor and Helen Dorman A CANCER charity is offering


to help local people affected by cancer to ‘take control of their diagnosis’ by holding management programmes in Haverfordwest. Macmillan Cancer Support


will be holding two free self- management programmes at Slebech Park on February 15 and 16 from 10am–4.15pm. There will also be a follow-up day on March 29 from 11am–3pm. Called HOPE, the self-


management programme aims to help those battling with cancer to manage the day-to-day impact of


their condition, learn proactive ways to take control of their health and well-being and set positive goals for the future. Gwen Davies, who attended the


HOPE Programme last year, said: “I’d go on another programme if I had the opportunity; it really was fantastic. It makes such a difference speaking to people who know what you’re going through.” Susan Morris, Head of Services


for Macmillan Cancer Support in Wales, said: “We at Macmillan know that receiving a cancer diagnosis has a huge emotional impact.


“Around 19,000 people receive


the devastating news that they have cancer every year in Wales and they need more than medical help – they also need practical, emotional and financial support. “I would strongly recommend


the programme as it can provide people with the tools they need to manage the emotional consequences of living with cancer.” Those wanting to attend the


programme need to register in advance. To do so, contact Genette Webster on 01656 867960 or email gwebster@macmillan.org.uk.


take place on Saturday, June 10, when Pembrokeshire Prospectors will be holding an Open Day at the Picton Hall in Haverfordwest. Everyone is welcome and will have the opportunity to see the many coins and interesting artefacts that they have found which have given an insight into Pembrokeshire’s history. The Prospectors meet at the


Cricket Club, Haverfordwest on the first Thursday evening of every month. Visitors are welcome and more information can be found on their website - pembsprospectors. co.uk. The Prospectors’ annual Quiz


and Find of the Year Presentation Evening was held in December at the Cricket Club, Haverfordwest. Find of the Year winners were: • Coins (pre-1649): Edward I half-penny (1279-1307) - Kevin Higgs


• Coins (1649 onwards): George III gold guinea (1785) - Gary White


• Ancient artefacts: Viking Ring Pin - Kevin Higgs


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• Modern finds: Victorian Sweetheart Ring -- Phil Jenkins


Finds outside Pembs: Anglo- Saxon Strap End - Kevin Higgs


• Club search: Roman Fibula Brooch - Gary Scourfield; Gold coin/George III gold guinea (1785) - Gary White


• Hoard: Five coins of Elizabeth I (two groats, one half groat, and two threepence) - Ken Lunn


During their annual general


meeting in January, the following officers were elected: • Chairman – Jack Tree • •


Secretary – Lesley Williamson Treasurer – Sue Harries


2016 marked another


successful year for the club, with a lot of interesting finds made - some of which have been declared treasure and are on display in local museums. Members supported the local


charity Pembrokeshire Cancer Care at Pembroke Dock during the year and, in turn, the club was able to present them with a cheque for £360 in December. Several lost items of jewellery,


including wedding rings, were also found throughout last year, much to the delight of their owners.


Pembrokeshire’s first slow marathon WHATMAY be the world’s first


sponsored slow marathon has been completed by Liz Roach in aid of PATCH. Many people have taken part


in marathons - 26 miles in one day; some have gone further and done 26 marathons in 26 days, but Liz has just completed one. Running a mile a day from


December 1 to Boxing Day, she raised £150 for the local charity PATCH - Pembrokeshire Action to Combat Hardship. The Milford Haven-based food


bank commended Liz’s marathon. Tracy Olin, the charity’s founder, said: “We are so grateful to Liz for doing this and raising such a great amount of money. This will help enable PATCH to keep supporting Pembrokeshire people that are in a financial crisis.”


Liz Roach: Stopping off at Penycwm during her slow marathon


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