The Havens Community Diary June 2014

to: [email protected] for Next Months Diaryby the 20th

TOURIST TIPS!Petrol Stations - dont leave it to the last litre!7 miles away- Haverfordwest Tesco - SA61 1BU - Open 24 Hours, Cash Machine, Pharmacy, OpticiansHaverfordwest Morrisons - SA61 2EX - Cash Machine, Calor Gas AvailableMilford Haven Tesco - SA73 3AU - Cash Machine, Petrol Station Open 24 Hours

Veterinary Practices The Oak Veterinary Group - practices in Haverfordwest, St Davids, Clarbeston Road and FishguardHaverfordwest - SA61 2PL Phone: 01437 760 111( up the hill past Morrisons) Pets at Home - simple medicines, food, treats, leads etc... - SA62 4BS

Dog Ban - there is a partial dog ban on Broad Haven beach. Dogs are only allowed on the Londis side of the beach [Apr - Sept]. Please clean up after your dog as this side of the beach is very popular with families!

Rhos Cottage Dental Surgery - Phone : 01437 765 124Rhos Cottage, Portfield, Haverfordwest, SA61 1BN St Thomas Doctors Surgery - 25 Millmoor Way, Broad Haven, SA62 3JJ Phone: 01437 781082 Closed Monday, Saturday and Sunday Opening Times:Tuesday 9:00 am 12:45 pm, Wednesday 10:30 am 12:30 pm, Thursday 9:00 am 12:45 pm, Friday 10:30 am 12:30 pm

Bus Timetables - available at Pembrokeshire County Council website or see the notices in the bus stop opposite Londis. Tides - tide tables are available at Londis & The Beach Shop Broad Haven. At low tide, if you look seaward, you can walk left and over to Little Haven.

Public Phones - are located by the public toilets, on Marine Road, near the chip shops and in the Millmoor Way car park (as you exit the village, before the hill, on the left)Cinema - Palace Cinema Haverfordwest SA61 1NH Phone:01437 767675

Excellent Childrens Play Park - From the seafront, walk northwards and veer right along Millmoor Way, as the road forks , take the right into Sandyke Rd. At the brow of the hill, take the path on the left the play park is straight ahead! Football Field - walk up Sandyke Road, and continue until you reach the end of the road, the football field is straight ahead. WiFi - internet and WiFi available at the Youth Hostel Broad Haven (Millmoor Car Park) WiFi is available for customers of The Ocean Cafe, Bar and Restaurant on the sea front. Electronic Tourist Information Point located in The Boathouse Gallery, St. Brides Road, Little Haven. Pembrokeshire Coast National Park car parking tickets (daily and season) are also available at the Gallery in exchange for cheques or cash (not credit cards).


THE HAVENSCOMMUNITY DIARY

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JUNE 2014

Great Boardwalk

Success!More details inside!

Also inside...

Carnival & MUGA Update

Boardwalk Updates & Pictures of the Repair Day


- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Cut Out & Keep! WHATS ON THIS MONTH?

June 20141 Sun2 Mon Support The Boardwalk Meeting, Galleon Inn, 7.30pm3 Tue4 Wed5 Thu Men's Group, Anchor House, 10.45am - 12.15pm6 Fri7 Sat Havens Carnival AGM, Anchor House, 7.30pm8 Sun9 Mon10 Tue11 Wed12 Thu13 Fri14 Sat15 Sun16 Mon17 Tue18 Wed19 Thu20 Fri21 Sat Dale Open Gardens, 2pm - 6pm22 Sun Dale Open Gardens, 2pm - 6pm23 Mon24 Tue25 Wed26 Thu27 Fri28 Sat TriExercise Triathalon29 Sun30 Mon


Organisation Held On Contact Telephone

Baptist Church See "Church Notices" Ben & Helen Dare 781428

Broad Haven CP School As per Term Andrew Williams 781404

Broad Haven Hall Bookings Charlie Alexander 07734 818336

Broad/Little Haven W.I. 2nd Tuesday of Month Judith Thomas 781416

Brownies Every Tuesday 3.30-5pm Jane Jones 07786 047110

Carnival Committee Usually Thursday! Mark Burch 781283

Church in Wales See "Church Notices" Fr Andrew Johnson 781279

Community Council Meet 1st Tuesday Christine Lewis 781418

Environment Group Ros Wilson 781659

Football Club & Recreation Every Thursday Dave Day 07760 667231

Guides Every Tuesday Sue Reynolds 781894

Havens Community Forum Robin Mogg 781264

Havens Dev. Trust Paul Woolman 781576

Havens History Group 3rd Thursday of Month Ian Norman 781775

Little Haven Amenities David Reed 781181

Little Haven Art Group Every Tuesday am Helen Barrack 764308

Little Haven Hall Bookings Andrew Johnson 781279

Meals on Wheels Area Office 762911

Play Group Every Mon - Thurs am Bonnie Nicklin 07051531718Rainbows Every Tuesday Stephanie Stapleton 781643

Rowing Club Tim Harvatt 781779

Royal British Legion Every month Jane Main 781645

RNLI Fundraising Mary Whitewright 781256

RNLI Operations Andy Grey 781153

Short Mat Bowls Monday & Wednesday Brendan Slater 781535

Y.H.A Gary, Sue or Laura 781688

Book Group Monthly Anne Maclean 781797

WHO TO CONTACT IN THE HAVENS

THE HAVENS COMMUNITY COUNCIL CONTACT CENTRE (01437) 764551Dial the above telephone number and ask for the Contact Centre to report any infrastruc-

ture faults -It's a very efficient service and shortcuts telling your local Cllr/clerk.

Pembrokeshire County Council 01437 764551 [email protected] Environmental Health [email protected] Dog Warden Team Police Community Support Officer Dial 101

Dog Fouling

Reports

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

FOR SALECoal effect electric fire in dark wood

mantle and surround.Very good condition.

Telephone 01437 781433

WANTEDGarage to rent in Broad Haven, must be dry and secure. Rental will be

required for at least six months. Please contact Rob on 01437 782658

FOR SALELaser 3000 Sailing Dinghy1997.

Good conditionLaunch & Road Trailers with new tyres

Genoa Main Sail, Spinnaker and Trapeze Harness 895 Call 01437

781206

MENS GROUPThe First Thursday is June 5th and the Men expect to meet at Anchor House

10.45-12.15. Newcomers warmly welcome - just

turn up and introduce yourself. Want more information? Call David

Pusey [01437 781339]

100 CLUB WINNERS No. 10 50 Mrs A CairnsNo. 143 30 Mr N ReedNo. 103 20 Mrs V CookNo. 55 10 Ms R ThomasNo. 15 10 Mrs L Garner

JOB VACANCYPart Time Staff

Anchor Guest House, Broad Haven.

Required for room cleaning, waitressing and kitchen

assistance

Telephone Helen or Ian on (01437) 781 476

DALE OPEN GARDENS - JUNESaturday, June 21st and Sunday, June 22nd from 2-6 pm, there will

be 10 gardens or more open to the public in Dale, with cream teas and plants on sale. Tickets and maps available in any of the gardens -

just follow the signs.


CARNIVAL UPDATEWhat's happening about that MUGA Multi Use Games

Area ?Experience of similar developments elsewhere is that a local school site represents the best value for money, delivering the best utility possible. The Carnival committee has raised funds over many years specifically for such a project and are in agreement that the preferred site for community MUGA (giving due consideration to cost, location, and utility) is at the Broad Haven school.At the end if 2013, all properties in Webbs Hill, with the exception of one, are understood to be second homes . With that in mind several meetings have been scheduled (November & December) to enable as much consultation as possible and keep residents of Webbs Hill informed of intent.Local headmaster, Andy Williams has subsequently also met residents of Webbs Hill and they voiced their support for the development.In summary, the development has the full support of the school & the school governing body. The community council also voicing support through Peter Morgan. & the Local Authority through Sinead Henehen (community regeneration unit), therefore the recommendation is that we proceed . Next steps: The carnival committee draw up a remit letter for the provision of the pledged 20K to the school governing body on the understanding that it is solely used for the development of a MUGA facility, and that this facility be available for community use outside of normal school hours and that this agreement stands in perpetuity etc etc), the local authority planning & education departments can then proceed as they require.The carnival committee can get on with what they do best - arranging Carnival 2014 and raising more funds for worthwhile community projects!

The 2014 Carnival AGM is on 7th June at Anchor House, 7.30pm

At the meeting we will...Discuss 2014 Carnival Theme - got any ideas?

Appoint new officers - chairman, vice chairman, secretary and treasurer

Followed by a meal and drinks!All are welcome - if youre thinking of coming alone please email [email protected] so we can get

an idea of numbers and for the menu! See you there!


Are you looking for a venue to hold your party?Then look no further...

Broad Haven Village Hall is available!20 for 2 hours hall hire

(to include heating and use of the kitchen)

Dont delay, book your party here today!!To check availability and book call:

Charlie Alexander on 07734 818 336


PEMBROKESHIRE COAST TRIATHALONThe Triexercise Pembrokeshire Coast Triathlon is happening on the 28th June at 9am this year. This will be the tenth triathlon to be held in Broad Haven in the last twenty years. The course is designed to be challenging, but enjoyable, making the most of the superb scenery that the Coastline has to offer. After a 1.5k swim in the bay at Broad Haven the competitors will then cycle 43k, thinking about the steep hill out of Broad Haven, hoping there is enough time for their legs to recover before the hill in Herbrandston looms up just over half way through the route. Once the competitors have completed the cycle, after a quick change of shoes, they will run 10.6k along the coast path and back down Long Lane to the finish line on the beach.To facilitate the event the road across the front of Broad Haven will be closed from 8am to about 12.30pm to allow safe access to the transition area for competitors. The carpark opposite The Galleon will also be closed for use as the transition area by competitors and the organisers apologise for any inconvenience this may cause, but, please do come and support the competitors many of them are from The Haven. You never know you might be inspired to be on the start line next year. It happened to me!BROAD & LITTLE HAVEN WIAt the May meeting the 2014 Resolution Increasing Organ Donation was discussed , Barbara Piper relating to her familys experiences. Cups were presented by Ann Newbery, Federation Chairman , to Ann Lee for winning the photographic competition for next years calendar and Heather Payne for her floral arrangement in a tea cup. The evening finished with a quiz donated by Jan Broughton. The Annual Outing will take place on June 10th. We will be visiting the Museum of Childhood at LLangeler, Carms

and the nearby Chapel painted by P.O.Ws.We would also like to thank everyone who came to our New Age Kurling evening, and those people who gave their help. The team called The Brushes won, Kathryn and Tom Baker. We hope to run another event in the Autumn.


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Set in the stunning location of Broad Haven 1500m swim 43k bike 10.6k runLimit of 300 competitors Relay teams of 2 or 3 welcomEntries close 21st June or before if full

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BIRD WATCH Bird of the Month: JackdawThe Jackdaw is a gregarious member of the crow family and can often be seen feeding alongside the much larger Rook on arable farmland. The Jackdaw is about the size of a Pigeon. Its plumage is black with a silvery grey neck; its beak and legs are also black. Adults have piercing ice-blue eyes; a bird with brown eyes is a juvenile. Jackdaws are faithful partners and will remain together even if breeding attempts are unsuccessful in successive years; pairs usually become more successful with age. Four or five eggs are laid but unless there is an abundance of food it is unlikely that all the chicks will survive. One of the reasons for this is that the eggs hatch asynchronously, meaning that incubation begins before all the eggs have been laid and thus the first chicks that hatch will be bigger and stronger than subsequent siblings and receive more food. Jackdaws are noisy birds and you will often hear them making their distinctive kjack call, particularly around their communal nesting sites. Jackdaws attract both public affection and notoriety because of their tendency to nest in chimney pots.Did you know?

using cash machines.apangram (i.e. it

contains all 26 letters of the alphabet).Jac-y-do.

How to attract them to your garden: Jackdaws will eat invertebrates from the surface of your lawn but will also happily take seeds or fat from your bird table (you might need to get up early to see them though as they tend to visit gardens first thing in the morning!).Conservation status: Green (no cause for concern). The population has increased since the 1960s.BTO Garden BirdWatch data show that Jackdaws are more likely to be seen in gardens this month than at any other time of the year Im hoping this is true for me as I have yet to record one in my garden this year. Almost half of garden birdwatchers in Wales report seeing Jackdaws, compared to only 23% in England.Make Your Garden Count!If you enjoy watching the birds and wildlife in your garden why not take part in BTO Garden BirdWatch the largest year-round survey of garden birds in the world? Please contact me for a free enquiry pack or to book a talk.Happy Garden Bird Watching! Amanda Skull, Garden BirdWatch Ambassador 07952 758293 (evenings & weekends only) [email protected] www.bto.org/gbw Follow me on Twitter @amanda_skull

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LIFT TRAINING OPPORTUNITY

We have another FREE 4 day training session available for anyone who wishes to become a trained volunteer to deliver the Low Impact Functional Training (LIFT) seated exercise for older people programme with Age Cymru Pembrokeshire. All out of pocket expenses will be paid to attend. The training sessions are on 8th, 9th, 15th and 16th July. Please contact Helen Bussell should you require to book on this course or require further informaiton. Helen Bussell, West Wales Befriending Links Co-ordinator - Age Cymru Pembrokeshire Tel: 01437 769972 Mob: 07772 036323WHAT IS LIFT?Older people across Wales will soon be able to benefit from a tailor made physical exercise programme called LIFT or Low Impact Functional Training.LIFT is a new and innovative programme developed by Age Concern Cymru and Help the Aged in Wales on behalf of the Welsh Assembly Government, offering older people the chance to take part in a series of low impact activities and games which they can do either standing or sitting. The LIFT programmes will be led by specially trained older people in local venues such as community and village halls. The volunteers and staff leading the LIFT programmes will attend a

series of four day workshops to provide them with the information, skills and understanding necessary to motivate and guide older adults through the LIFT programme.http://www.physicalactivityandnutritionwales.org.uk/news.cfm?orgid=740&contentid=13362 Over the next few months LIFT Leader training workshops will be held at different venues throughout Wales. For more information on LIFT please contact Glenn Little on 029 2043 1546. [email protected] A HOME SWAP?A new BBC television series is looking for sociable people who want to try out a home swap in a great British location. Do you live in a lovely home or in a terrific location? Would you like to swap your property to have a memorable experience in a fantastic part of Britain?If youd like to taste superb local cuisine and take part in fabulous activities that go beyond the guide book, then we want to hear from you! For an application form or just an initial chat please email [email protected] with your contact details or call us on 07944 794 099 Weve got lots of great swap locations but were still looking for more great people and nice homes to try out a short home swap holiday over the next few months. To register your interest in the show, people can just drop us an email on [email protected] for an initial chat and an application form.


A Big Thank-you! to Peter Connell for his continued support and submission of brilliant quizzes!

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QUIZ : WELSH ISLANDS

Answers on page 22

1. Which Welsh island was the site in 1897 from which Marconi made the first ever radio transmission across water? And where the worldwide 'Missions to Seafarers' began. 2. Which Pembrokeshire island is home to a herd of red deer? 3.How many Pembrokeshire islands have the Scandanavian word for 'island' in their name? 4. Which Pembrokeshire isle housed the UK's first bird observatory (1933)? 5. Most of the Pembrokeshire islands have Viking names. What do they mean in English? 6. Which local island is owned by 'Kent Mushrooms' and contains a 'Folly'? 7. Which is the most westerly of all Welsh islands, and the most southerly? 8. Which local island, visited by the 'Time Team' in 2012 had its ancient hut circles changed into the Castle of the Evil Queen?


QUIZ : WELSH ISLANDS ANSWERS1. From Flat Holm in the Bristol Channel across to Lavernock Point. His first transatlantic broadcast was in 1901.John Ashley began 'The Mission' in 1834. 2. Ramsey Island. 3. Holm and ey are Viking words meaning island; so six islands have either of these endings in their name. 4. Skokholm, leased by Ronald Lockley from 1928 to 1948. 5. 'Rams-ey' = wild garlic, the flower known as 'Ramsons' meaning foul smelling, supposed once to grow in profusion on the island. Skomer : on old maps is called Skalm-ey : 'the island with a neck' referring to its shape, nearly cleft in two at 'the Isthmus' leading to 'the Neck'. Skokholm : 'a wooded island' or 'island in the broad sound' Cald-ey = 'Cold Island'; Gateholm = Goat Island. 6. Thorn Island was bought by Kent Mushrooms in 2011 and houses a 'Napoleonic Fort' constructed in 1854 to protect the entrance to the port of Milford Haven, one of several forts ordered by PM Lord Palmerston but little used and nicknamed 'Palmerston's Follies'. 7. Grassholm. Flatholm. 8. Gateholm, subject to an investigation by the TV 'Time Team' of the 100 hut circles on the island in 2012. And on which a huge castle was digitally superimposed in the film 'Snow White and the Huntsman' (2012).


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GREAT KITES AT BROAD HAVEN BEACHRecently the Midlands Kite Flyers of Great Britain descended onto

Broad Haven and wowed spectators with some amazing flags!


THE HAVENS COMMUNITY ALLOTMENTS AND GARDENSWhat wonderful sunny and dry days we have had in early May plus a drying wind on a lot of the days so a lot of watering was needed in the garden, especially for the few new seedlings I have managed to germinate, their shallow roots dry out very quickly. I do not know why, but each year I seem to get caught out by the arrival of May! One minute I am germinating seeds on windowsills and worrying about night frosts, the next, my seed sowing programme is weeks behind and the carefully crafted March plan is abandoned and I am visiting garden centres and nurseries to buy vegetable plants.However, I am probably over reacting as everything seems to catch up once the soil really does warm up. Indeed it is hard to get succession sowing working properly. Early sowings have had awful germination rates this year, less than 20% - I wonder if it is the coldness of the air? After 6 weeks, seeds sown 3 weeks after the first sowing seem hardly any less developed.My experiment with 1 litre plastic milk containers did not work first time because the newspaper lining stuck to the sides and would not slide out. I modified the method by just putting a plug of newspaper in the bottom and this worked very well indeed. I shall shorten the container by about 2" to 3" for the next batch as the well established root system was all at the bottom and so the mid section collapsed during planting - not really a problem, but I am a bit of a

perfectionist. Incidentally, they fit a wooden wine case almost perfectly so management is really easy.I reported in the April Havens Diary that we had made a planning application for sheds along the north hedge thus effectively screening them from view. I understand that this planning application was supported by our Community Council (many thanks) and we await the outcome of the due process of the PCNPA planning department. We have only two and a half plots left available for this year and with the take up increasing each year I expect we will soon have to start a waiting list! This is wonderful because the site does have its limitations. Particularly annual rent (tenure/notice) from the council and the exposure of the site to strong winds off the sea, but then it is a magnificent view so I love it for all that.



The Havens 50+ Fit ClubThe Havens 50+ Fit ClubThe Havens 50+ Fit ClubThe Havens 50+ Fit Club

Gentle seated exercise classes and TLC (Tea/laughter/chat)

Every Monday afternoon 2pm to 3pm.

The Village Hall, Broad Haven.

3 per person incl. refreshments.

Suitable for men and women and all abilities.

Wear comfortable clothing and flat shoes.

Only 30 yards from the beach we are an ideal stop for a glass of Welsh Ale, wine, tea or coffee.

Our varied menu includes fresh local lobster, crab and fish, steaks, mixed grills and Freds famous Lamb curry and homemade Steak and

Ale Pies.

We have a Specials board which changes daily, yummy puddings and Pembrokeshire Pant Mawr

Cheese

The beer garden is sheltered, ideal on sunny days, on in cooler weather enjoy the log fire in

the cosy bar . Tel 01437 781 266

Mary, Malcolm, Viv and Andrew extend you a warm welcome.Mary, Malcolm, Viv and Andrew extend you a warm welcome.Mary, Malcolm, Viv and Andrew extend you a warm welcome.Mary, Malcolm, Viv and Andrew extend you a warm welcome.


The Havens Boardwalk Group 25 May 2014

Dear Volunteers,Havens Community Council wish to express their support for the large number of local residents who have come together to form the Havens Boardwalk Group. Ian Whitby, HCC Chairman, attended both meetings and was delighted to see the enthusiasm shown by the Group. The Council are pleased to support and agree the groups' plans to source local materials, have a qualified carpenter oversee repairs, take out public liability insurance to cover workers, arrange for a qualified structural engineer to inspect and report it is structurally safe and ask PCC Area Maintenance to inspect the work for HCC. Once the Boardwalk is re-opened it was agreed that the Group would inspect the walk on a weekly basis and record their findings using a form and system similar to the one currently being used by HCC to inspect and report on the Play Park. Repairs identified will be arranged and paid for from the Groups' fund raising and reports will be sent to

THE HAVENS COMMUNITY COUNCILEmail/ebost [email protected]

Christine, HCC Clerk. A more thorough inspection will be carried out quarterly. HCC are also keen to support the Groups' longer term plans to raise funds for the eventual replacement of the Boardwalk with a more durable material and have been advised that the land owners, Raymond Brothers, give their full support for the proposed plans.Ian Whitby [Chairman], and Sue Reynolds [Vice Chair] will be attending the next meeting on the 2 June.Christine LewisFor and on behalf of Havens Community Council

DONT FORGET!The next Support The Boardwalk meeting is on Monday June

2nd, The Galleon Inn

at 7.30pm - all are welcome!


The task at hand!

The next Support The Boardwalk meeting is on Monday June 2nd, The Galleon Inn at 7.30pm - all are

welcome!

Hard at work!


The Havens Community Council / Cyngor Cymuned The HavensClerk/RFO Christine Lewis,The

Farmhouse,Broadway, Tel 01437 781418

[email protected]/the-havens-community-

council.

Items discussed at the May 2014 MeetingMATTERS ARISINGCouncillor Vacancy After a confidential vote Matthew Ford from Little Haven and Mark Burch from Broad Haven were co-opted on to the Council. The Clerk was asked to thank all applicants.Broad Haven Boardwalk Notices were displayed regarding the decision on the Boardwalk and the Clerk was asked to obtain quotations for the removal of the section that will no longer be maintained.AGENDA ITEMSElection of Chair and Vice Chairman Retiring Chair Mary Whitewright thanked everyone for their hard work throughout her time as Chair and asked for nominations for a new Chair person. Mary proposed Councillor Ian Whitby and Councillor Dai Faulkner seconded the proposal. Councillor Ian Whitby agreed to take the Chair and thanked Councillor Mary Whitewright for her work over the past two years. It was unanimously agreed that Councillor Sue Reynolds should be asked to continue as Vice Chair for a further year, to which she agreed.Parking Problems in Puffin Way Further complaints were received regarding the parking problems being experienced by residents in Puffin Way. It was agreed that a leaflet should go to the properties concerned to obtain their

view on a possible solution.Planning ApplicationsNP/14/0128 Part Retrospective: Reinstatement of kitchen ext and partial demolition of former dairy to facilitate structural repairs to farmhouse wall. Reinstatement of historic outbuildings Glebe Farmhouse, Talbenny, SA62 3XE SUPPORT NP/14/0176 2 storey 4 bed dwelling and garage/store with 2 storey 3 bed affordable dwelling, Rosemont, Broadway, HWest SA62 3HX SUPPORT NP/14/0159 Siting of 22 small timber sheds ancillary to existing allotment use. Field adjacent to B4341. Broad Haven SUPPORT NP/14/0212 Variation of condition 2 of NP/05/267 - minor amendment to design to Talbenny Hall Barns, SA62 3XB SUPPORT ANY OTHER BUSINESSRetiring Councillor The Clerk was asked to write to retiring Councillor Brendon Slater in order to thank him for his many years of service and wish him well for the future.Grass Cutting The Clerk was asked to contact Pembrokeshire County Council to request that grass cutting is carried out before the Pembrokeshire Coast Triathlon on the 28 June 2014 and a gully sucker is organised to clean the beach front area.

A full copy of the minutes is available on the website www.pembstcc.co.uk/ or by emailing the clerk.

Minutes are subject to confirmation at the June meeting in Bowen Memorial Hall.


Community Spirit : How to Save a Valuable, Popular local

Amenity in 3 Steps! Step 1 - Embrace Social Media, engage with the community, spread

the word Step 2 - Get all interested parties

together, establish support & enthusiasm, Plan action

Step 3 - Implement Action plan

The Havens Community Council did previously ask for volunteers to form a group to save the boardwalk - but had no response, so plans had actually gone as far as deciding two thirds of the boardwalk was to be removed.But Wait! The miracle of social networking (Facebook & email) was successful in reaching the vast majority and those interested in keeping the boardwalk. Twenty-seven people attended two very successful meetings on May 12th & 19th: group formed! Splitting into two very productive interest groups, one walking the boardwalk with a consultant to assess the repairs required to get it open once again. The other, focusing on marketing to "support the boardwalk", raising funds to buy the materials to begin repairs. Repair work scheduled for volunteers on Saturday May 24th.Social Media: A Facebook page is established https://www.facebook.com/Havensboardwalk and the response is phenonmenal ! Email newletters updating group members and anyone else who has registered their interest

are sent out regularly and the buzz simply keeps people talking about the boardwalk.Interested Parties: The groups membership is widespread and consists of local business people, residents and holiday home owners as well as the landowners, representatives from Havens Community Council & local community development organisation PLANED. Other agencies such as PAVS have been especially useful in helping the group to become Insured.Action Plan: Initial repairs were carried out on May 24th with a view to getting the walk open and used again.23 volunteers - they came, they saw, they conquered - the weeds, the overgrown trees, the moss, the rotten boards, bannisters and uprights! They enjoyed good company, good laughs, coffee, homemade chocolate cakes & cookies. It was the most fantastic effort and the boardwalk looks superb. It is still a bit slippy though, there is a 'film' thats developed on some of the boards as they've been under the trees for so long and prevented from drying out properly and so it remains closed until safety inspections are completed and we get some good advice about how best to eradicate the slippy-ness! But we have some ideas and that will be the next stage of repairs and we hope that will happen very soon. Subsequent tasks will include the process of sourcing & comparing materials, getting quotes to replace / renovate the boardwalk with longer


lasting sustainable materials. Hopefully the group will be successful in accessing some grant monies to fund this.The plan is to widen the appeal of the boardwalk and the way in which it can continue to connect the community; its uses for education, people with disabilities & local groups. Other ideas include a community orchard and pontoons for children to learn to fish, pond dip etc.Fundraising: Donations have already been pledged & received! Fundraising is fundamental to all of our efforts. The Boardwalk needs donations. The new Boardwalk Group is a sub-group of the constituted Havens Community and although this enables us to apply for grants, grants are notoriously difficult to access. To be successful in accessing them, the group must have match funding, financial evidence of community support. If we are not able to access a grant, we will turn to plan B, the donations will be used directly to upgrade the boardwalk. Ideally, the walk is divided into sections and as funds are achieved, the materials to upgrade the next section will be purchased and fitted by volunteers.As well as generous donations from holiday home owners, we have initial funding pledges from the landowners the Raymond Bros. The Carnival committee, the Baptist church, the local Londis shop, who will donate their 5p per plastic bag charges and we especially like the 'buy a board'

idea, where someone can donate an amount and sponsor a board! Appropriate signage board[s] will be erected at the boardwalk naming, advertising & thanking sponsors & donors.The group has a Lloyds bank account & donations can be made now! Cheques should be made payable to Support The Boardwalk.Appeal: To appeal for continuing donations the group plans a varied marketing strategy including the placement of banners & posters around the Havens. We hope that local businesses will join the appeal by donating directly and spreading the word by advertising the existence of the boardwalk & encouraging its use by customers & visitors.Costs to date: 00.00, Zero, Zip! The meeting venue, the stationery, the timber, materials & labour, the premium for the insurance, the coffee & cakes, the marketing banner All generously & kindly donated!The HCC have advised that Pembrokeshire county council will Tarmac from the picnic area to the viewing point. HCC will fund repairs to the viewing point and the remaining walk will be the part renovated by the group.We are still not 'out of the woods' yet, having a lot of fundraising to achieve- but despite some saying the boardwalk is halfway to being condemned , we like to think of it as being halfway to renovation !

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