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Milford Haven Mayor's Christmas 2011

“The recent arrival of Santa, the children’s lantern parade and the turning on of the Town’s lights brought Milfordians out in their hundreds as usual. “We are fortunate to have organisations like the Town Band, the Stratford Players, the Round Table and Neyland Ladies Choir who give their unfailing support each year. Many compliments have been received from visitors commenting on how the townsfolk got involved and the community spirit shown. “I think it is important, in these difficult times, that we make all we can of these events and hang on to that great feeling of community and belonging that they bring. It is these feelings that helped the town win the battle for the Coastguard station, securing not only local jobs, but also a safer community. The town can be proud of the stance it took and the efforts of so many people to ensure we got the right result. “Looking ahead, work has, at last, started on Milford’s new surgery and this time next year we will have one of the most modern health centres in the country and I hope this is just the start. Many people are working behind the scenes to bring about the regeneration of our town. It will be a long and slow process but it will happen if we all work together and show that spirit. “Wendy and I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a safe, peaceful and happy new year.”

News from Milford Haven Town Council

Millennium Scholarship for former Milford School pupils 11th September 2010

Mayor of Milford Haven – Councillor Eric Harries presenting Millennium Scholarship cheques (which the Council has agreed to grant to pupils studying music at further education) to two former pupils of Milford Haven School, Catherine Arnold and Rebecca Griffiths

Lillian receives Defence Medal for services in WWII September 4th 2010

On 4th September 2010 – one day before her 90th birthday - in the Council Chamber of Milford Haven Town Hall, the Mayor of Milford Haven – Councillor Eric Harries – presented Mrs Lillian Beatrice Evans of Vicary Crescent, Milford Haven, a DEFENCE MEDAL awarded by the Civil Contingencies Secretariat at the Cabinet Office, Whitehall in recognition of her service with the Civil Nursing Reserve during WWII. Mrs Evans – seated – with the Mayor of Milford Haven Cllr Eric Harries together with family members and friends. Left to right: Clare - granddaughter and her partner David, Cllr Eric Harries, Russell – son and his wife Yvonne, daughters Vivienne, Ann and Christine, Dianne Thomas – niece and her husband David. Centre front: Mrs Lillian Beatrice Evans with Matthew – nephew. Pembroke Dock News Portal Team

Council Chamber Witnesses First Wedding 16th July 2010

Picture courtesy of Milford Mercury The Mayor and Mayoress of Milford Haven, Councillor E.R. Harries and Mrs. S. Solomon, presenting a gift to the first couple Mr. & Mrs. Stannett to get married at the Town Hall

Johnston Scouts Tidy up Tyres 22nd May 2010

As part of the recent Wales Sustainability Week, First Johnston Scouts have undertaken one of their biggest and most challenging projects yet: to clean up the banks along the road to the old mine depot at Blackbridge in Milford Haven. Over the years the lane has been subject to substantial fly-tipping which detracts from this attractive woodland area. Last week sixteen scouts rolled up their sleeves and got rather messy as they retrieved 70 tyres which had been dumped down the bank. As well as this, they managed to collect more than half a skip load of household waste including an exercise bike, paddling pool, traffic cones, hundreds of beer cans and an old television complete with remote control. The waste and tyres were collected by Pembrokeshire County Council for safe disposal. The tyres will be recycled by a local company and made into useful products such as rubber matting and garden furniture. Tyre amnesties taking place during the week commencing 24 May will give householders an opportunity to get rid of tyres for free, preventing them from being dumped in future. First Johnston Scouts first got involved with Tidy Towns when the project began in 2008. Over the years, they have cleaned up many of Pembrokeshire’s more remote beaches as well as local footpaths within Johnston. For more information about Tidy Towns contact Mari Williams on 01646 681949.

Milford Have Town Council Civic Service June 2010

The Mayor Councillor Eric Harris hosted the Civic Service at St. Katharine’s and St. Peter’s Church Milford Haven followed by a reception at the Town Hall June 6th 2010 .... plus more on Roberts Rambles

Citizen award winners August 2010

Chairman of the Founders’ Day Committee, Cllr John Roberts gave the opening speech before inviting guest of honour Canon John Davies to present the citizen awards. Honoured for their voluntary work for the Hakin Luncheon Club was Robert and Grace Rickard, of St Anne’s House, Hubberston. Vivienne and David Barrat, of North Road, received a joint award for their work with the Stratford Players, where they have run three drama groups for over 18 years. Marian Harries, of Mount Pleasant Way, received an award for her work with the Milford Haven Operatic Society, where she is currently the musical director and award recipient Lilian Brooks, from Hakin, was honoured for her work at the Talking Mercury over the past 14 years as one of its founding members. Article and picture from the Milford Mercury

LNG Support Mayors Charity Appeal 30th October 2010

The Mayor of Milford Haven Councillor Eric Harries being presented with a cheque for £5,000 donated by South Hook LNG in respect of The Mayors Charity Appeal.

Volunteers from Milford Haven Quakers have begun to restore the garden at the Meeting House and have been given a helping hand by an enthusiastic team of young volunteers. Working alongside the Quakers, 1st Johnston Scouts spent a sunny evening clearing brambles, collecting rubbish and picking up a huge quantity of stones so that grass seed may be planted.

Quakers House Clean Up 16th June 2010

Milford Haven Commemorates the Normandy Landing June 6th 2010

The Mayor of Milford Haven Councillor Eric Harris joined the Normandy Veterans Association, councillors, members of the British Legion, Air Training Corps and other guests and dignitaries to commemorate the men and women who worked on and around the Haven in preparation and support of Operation Overlord (Movie)

Citizen award winners 2009: (Left to right) Joyce Navas, Denzil Horton and Shirley Daines who received their awards at a reception hosted by the mayor Councillor Eric Harries on Saturday night.

Citizens Awards September 2009

Town Hall hosts second Wedding September 29th 2010

The second wedding takes place in the Milford Haven Town Hall between Mr. Roy Boswell and Ms Julie Davies on September 18th 2010

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