A Brief History of Fishguard’s Fort
When Fishguard Fort was built in the late 18th century, the town was an important port for the herring trade. It was the place where the catch came to be dried, salted, smoked and...
Category: World Wars
Salute to the Land Girls
Lilies on the Land will visit the Torch Theatre, Milford Haven, on Wednesday 26 October, celebrating an extraordinary episode in Britain’s history – the Women’s Land Army of the Second World War. Gripping but...
A Tale of Two Boys – Part 2
Following on from the story of 16-year-old Wilhelm ‘Willi’ Hübner, here is the story of 12-year-old Alfred Czech… Alfred’s Story Twelve-year-old Hitlerjugend platoon leader Alfred Czech after the award of his Iron Cross by the...
A Tale of Two Boys – Part 1
“Everyone made a brief report: ‘Oberkamaradschaftsführer Hübner, Bann 803, Lower Silesia area, messenger in the fight for Lauban.’ And he shook hands with everyone. When he stroked my cheek, he said: ‘Well, my boy’...
Celebrating Neyland’s Heritage
Neyland Nostalgia Days – organised by the VC Gallery and Simon Hancock – will take place on Friday 18 and Saturday 19 June. “This is the third time we have held this very popular...
The Poetry of Charcoal and the Fear of Bananas
The VC Gallery launches its new project, The Art of Memories Some of us had the opportunity recently to hear Barry John launch the VC’s Gallery’s new project, The Art of Memories, sharing some...
St Davids Airfield Yesterday and Today
By artist, photographer and writer HEATHER BENNETT There is a flat area between St Davids, Whitchurch and Caerfarchell which is easily missed and driven past but it is well worth a stop-off and a...
Introducing Local Author David Western…
I’ve lived in Pembrokeshire for over 30 years, working for a national bank until my early retirement in 2014. Prior to arriving in Pembrokeshire, I’d led a rather nomadic life, thanks to my father...
Creating Great Characters – A Writer’s Trick
Writing tips from Pembrokeshire author Tim Wickenden The most important ingredient in a good story is good characters. As a writer I spend a lot of time thinking about my characters and how to...
Death of Richthofen by Glenn Ibbitson
Resident in Newcastle Emlyn for 15 years, Glenn Ibbitson left a career as a scenic artist for film and television, spending several years with the BBC. This work had provided opportunities for him to...
