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Grayson and set to music by local musician Simon Morris, both of whom were in the audience and were particularly pleased by the debut. The audience filled the church


and were delighted by the varied programme, which was a mixture of carols, Christmas songs and poems, including the fun of the ‘Twelve days of Christmas’. Nancy invited the audience to join the choir with ‘The Christmas Bells’, and ‘Oh Holy Night’ was performed beautifully by soloist Carol Mayhew. The concert brought the choir to


ON FRIDAY, December 9, Haverfordwest Ladies Choir performed their 25th Christmas concert at St Mary’s Church, Haverfordwest. They have performed at St


Mary’s since 1991 and this concert was extra special as they were also celebrating 25 years of making music together. Proceeds for the Christmas concerts always go to the church


funds and this one raised £600. For this special concert, the


choir were also accompanied by Sarah-Jane Absolam (Harpist) as well as their own accompanist Gerry Nicholas on the piano, and as always conducted by their Musical Director, Dr Nancy Mann. The concert allowed the choir


to debut their most recent piece, ‘The Song Seamstresses’, a poem written by ex-member Marion


the end of a very busy year and they will be back to practice on Thursday (Jan 12). With a full complement of 25 members, they are all looking forward to another busy year with concerts already being arranged for 2017. They are also looking forward to meeting up socially for their annual post-Christmas dinner. Anyone interested in joining


the choir is welcome to come along on a Thursday evening at 7.30pm to the Catholic Church Hall, Dew Street, Haverfordwest. For further information, please contact Choir Secretary Janice Goodwin on 01834 860953.


Christmas jumper fundraiser for ex-student THE LOSS of someone close


is difficult to cope with. The Paul Sartori Foundation, in addition to their free Bereavement Counselling service, provides comfort and support in partnership with local people by organising special Light up a Life events. These events are for anyone of any faith or of no faith. Individuals, families and friends are invited to attend and celebrate the life of a loved one and dedicate a symbolic light in their memory. The ‘Light up a Life’ season


is a nationwide hospice care event where the aim is to reflect on those who are no longer with us. The Paul Sartori Foundation holds two events during the Light up a Life period. The opening service was held at Penybont Congregational Chapel Wolfscastle at the end of November 2016. The closing service is to be held at Picton Castle, The Rhos, at 3pm on Saturday, January 28. Sandra Dade, Charity Manager


PUPILS from Ysgol Bro


Gwaun donned festive jumpers on Friday, December 16, in order to raise money for Save the Children and the Pembrokeshire Diabetes group, following the untimely


passing of well-regarded ex-pupil Liam Jones. This marks another fundraising


success for Ysgol Bro Gwaun, who have now extended this academic year’s charity total to in excess of


£3,000. Staff at the school are immensely


proud of the efforts made by all to raise funds for good causes and thank all for their continued generosity and support.


at The Paul Sartori Foundation, said: “Light up a Life is a time of remembrance, and our events aim to provide time for people to reflect in a safe supportive environment, along with others in a similar situation. It is our hope that people who attend find comfort and support from one another as well as the readings by community members and musical performances provided by local talented artists from around the county.


“Anyone who has experienced a


bereavement are welcome to come along, whether they have used the Foundation’s Hospice at Home service or not, and it is a privilege to welcome friends old and new to share in this moving occasion.” The closing service on Saturday,


January 28 will be led by Phil Thompson, MBE Trustee of the Paul Sartori Foundation, with music played by Clarinet Soloist Julie Conybeare and accompanist Margaret Blackledge. The Many Treasures Chorus Choir will also be supporting proceedings and poems and reflective pieces will also be read throughout the event. Individuals are also given the


opportunity to enter a message into the Book of Remembrance prior to the event, which is held at the Paul Sartori Foundation Head Office at 31 Haven Road, Haverfordwest, and light a candle in memory of a loved one.


The services provided by the


Paul Sartori Foundation are free of charge, available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and enable people who are living in the later stages of any life limiting illness to die at home if that is their wish, with dignity, independence, pain free and surrounded by those they hold most dear. Further information on Light up


a Life events and the charity can be found at www.paulsartori.org, or by phoning 01437 763223.


Ramblers set off from Roch on New Year’s Day in a bright and cheerful mood, encouraged by the sunny and clear weather. Leader Steve Drinkwater


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Choir celebrates 25 years Ramblers enjoy New Year walk


warned of plenty of mud and some stepping stones along the route! The group negotiated the field path to Roch Castle, then down the muddy lane towards Woodhawk and over Rhyndaston Mountain, to pass the former nurseries at Little Rhyndaston. On the next section, the group


were delighted by the idyllic woodland path that led down to the Brandy Brook Campsite where lunches were rapidly consumed, it being too cold to tarry long. They then went across the ford and down beside the enchanting


Next three walks:


• Saturday (Jan 7) – Benton Woods – seven miles. Contact Liz Beresford – 01437 891500 or 07747 004321.


• Saturday, January 14 – Skrinkle Haven Circular – seven miles. Contact John Reeves – 01646 684049 or 07565 525627.


• Saturday, January 21 – Pontyglasier/Foel Drygarn – seven miles. Contact David Michaels – 01348 840107.


Light up a Life remembrance service


bubbling brook to Roch Bridge. Finally, the walkers tackled


the ascent via Woodhawk back up the boggy path to Roch Castle and through the village to the start. A thoroughly pleasant walk in good company.


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