News 2023
Two Pembrokeshire Villages Appeared on BBC Series “Villages by the Sea”
Archaeologist Ben Robinson travels to Solva and Porthgain two coastal villages in Pembrokeshire as part of BBC history series “Villages by the Sea”.
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Pembrokeshire Sensory Services Launches British Sign Language (BSL) Lessons in Pembrokeshire Schools
Pembrokeshire Sensory Services has launched British Sign Language (BSL) lessons and deaf awareness training in Pembrokeshire schools.
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Success to the Pembrokeshire Disabled Bowlers Club
Pembrokeshire Disabled Bowlers Club members played in a indoor bowls club in Port Talbot against pairs of platers from bowls clubs from across Wales came runner-ups.
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Two Step-Sisters Appear on ITV1 Show “This Morning”
Two step-sisters from Pembrokeshire appear on ITV1 daytime show “This Morning”.
The presenters Holly Willoughby and Alison Hammond asked the girls what is it like to be young carers whilst being in school.
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Special Olympics Athletes are Invited to a Garden Party in Downing Street in London
Special Olympics athletes and Bleddyn Gibbs are invited to a garden party in Downing Street in London.
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Steve Backshall Visits Goodwick
The adventurer, naturalist and presenter of CBBC nature programme “Deadly 60” Steve Backshall visits Goodwick.
Steve is in Goodwick to take part in the Fishguard Bay Ocean Race from Goodwick Parrog to Newport.
He visits Sea Trust Ocean Lab and met the staff and volunteers.
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Caroline Quentin Sails to Ramsey Island for Channel 4 Show
Star of BBC sitcom “Men Behaving Badly”, BBC crime drama “Jonathan Creek” and contestant of Strictly Come Dancing (2020) Caroline Quentin sets sail to Ramsey Island as part of a Channel 4 nature series “The UK’s National Parks with Caroline Quentin”.
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Down’s Syndrome Powerlifter Receive a Hero’s Welcome After Winning Gold in Special Olympics in Berlin
A powerlifter with Down’s Syndrome has received a hero’s welcome on his return to Pembrokeshire.
Bleddyn Gibbs returns home after competing in powerlifting the Special Olympics in Berlin and winning four gold medals.
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Down’s Syndrome Powerlifter Made Pembrokeshire Proud in Special Olympics in Berlin
A powerlifter from Milford Haven made Pembrokeshire proud by winning gold at the Special Olympics in Berlin.
Bleddyn Gibbs who has Down’s Syndrome is among athletes representing Wales as part of Team GB and has equalled his personal best in the three powerlifting categories lifting 140kg in the squat, 75kg in the bench and 15okg in the deadlift.
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Open Day Benefits by Pembrokeshire Supported Employment Programme
Pembrokeshire Supported Employment Programme employs people with disabilities and gains independence and self-esteem and highlight their benefits.
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Rhys Eynon Book Signing Launch
Learning Disability Champion Rhys Eynon is launching a book signing of his new book “The Maldoran Chronicles: The Unbreakable Will”
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Pembrokeshire Employability Celebration
Four of Pembrokeshire employability projects celebrates their success in Scolton Manor.
1,200 people with disabilities and mental health in Pembrokeshire which make it difficult to find a job has been supported by the projects.
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First Changing Place in Pembrokeshire Beach
Whitesands Beach in St. David’s becomes the first Pembrokeshire beach to open a changing place and family room to support disabled access and to improve inclusivity and access for people of all ages and abilities.
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Pembrokeshire Schools Makes a Splash in Disability Swimming Gala
Sport Pembrokeshire held a Pembrokeshire Schools Disability Swimming Gala in Fishguard Leisure Centre.
The gala is sponsored by Stena Line and saw swimmers with disabilities take part from schools in 29 swimming races.
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Pembrokeshire Builds Accessible Train Station Shelters
Transport for Wales are building accessible train shelters in Pembrokeshire train stations.
The shelters helps the passengers with learning disabilities to access the shelters easier.
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